8006 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD-HOUSE April 21, 1993 HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES-Wednesday, April 21, 1993

The House met at 2 p.m. Dicks Lancaster Reed Gallegly Leach Ros-Lehtinen Dingell LaRocco Reynolds Gallo Levy Roth The Chaplain, Rev. James David Dixon Laughlin Richardson Gekas Lewis (CA) Roukema Ford, D.D., offered the following Dooley Lehman Roemer Gilchrest Lewis (FL) Royce prayer: Durbin Levin Rose Gingrich Lightfoot Saxton We pray, almighty God, that in a Edwards (TX) Lewis (GA) Rostenkowski Goodlatte Linder Schaefer Engel Lipinski Rowland Goodling Livingston Schiff world which seems to present anger English (AZ) Lloyd Roybal-Allard Goss Manzullo Schroeder and outrage, may we also see beauty English (OK) Long Rush Grams McCandless Sensenbrenner and wonder and the miracle that is Eshoo Machtley Sabo Grandy McDade Shaw symbolized by the season in which we Evans Maloney Sanders Gunderson McHugh Shays Fazio Mann Sangmeister Hancock McKeon Shuster live. As the days move on comes the Fields (LA) Manton Santorum Hansen McMillan Skeen birth of flowers and the verdant green­ Filner Margolies- Sarpalius Hastert Meyers Smith (Ml) ery of the season. Just as we see evil in Fingerhut Mezvinsky Sawyer Hefley Mica Smith (NJ) Fish Markey Schenk Herger Michel Smith (OR) the world, so may we also embrace the Flake Martinez Schumer Hobson Miller (FL) Smith (TX) joy and grace of the day and the oppor­ Foglietta Matsui Scott Hoekstra Molinari Stearns tunities for experiencing the marvel of Ford (Ml) Mazzoli Serrano Hoke Moorhead Stump life, the miracle of love and the free­ Ford (TN) Mccloskey Sharp Horn Morella Sundquist Frank (MA) McColl um Shepherd Huffington Murphy Talent dom to be of service to others. Bless us Frost McCrery Skaggs Hutchinson Nussle Taylor (MS) this day and every day, we pray. Amen. Furse Mc Curdy Skelton Hyde Oxley Taylor (NC) Gejdenson McHale Slattery Inhofe Packard Thomas (CA) Gephardt Mclnnis Slaughter Is took Paxon Thomas (WY) Geren McKinney Smith (IA) Jacobs Petri Torkildsen THE JOURNAL Gibbons McNulty Sn owe Johnson (CT) Porter Upton Gillmor Meehan Spence Johnson, Sam Pryce (OH) Vucanovich The SPEAKER. The Chair has exam­ Gilman Meek Spratt Kim Quinn Walker ined the Journal of the last day's pro­ Glickman Menendez Stark King Ramstad Walsh Gonzalez Mfume Stenholm Kingston Ravenel Weldon ceedings and announces to the House Gordon Miller (CA) Stokes Klug Regula Wolf his approval thereof. Green Mineta Strickland Knollenberg Ridge Young (AK) Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Jour­ Hall (TX) Minge Studds Kolbe Roberts Young (FL) nal stands approved. Hamburg Mink Stupak Ky! Rogers Zeliff Hamilton Moakley Swett Lazio Rohrabacher Zimmer Mr. TRAFICANT. Mr. Speaker, pur­ Swift Harman Mollohan NOT VOTING-22 suant to clause l, rule I, I demand a Hastings Montgomery Synar vote on agreeing to the Speaker's ap­ Hayes Moran Tanner Barton Hall(OH) Nadler Hilliard Murtha Tauzin Brewster Hefner Quillen proval of the Journal. Hinchey Myers Tejeda Brown (CA) Henry Sisisky The SPEAKER. The question is on Hoagland Natcher Thompson Clay Hunter Solomon the Chair's approval of the Journal. Hochbrueckner Neal (MA) Thornton Edwards (CA) Lambert Vento The question was taken; and the Holden Neal (NC) Thurman Fields (TX) Lantos Waxman Houghton Oberstar Torres Greenwood Lowey Speaker announced that the noes ap­ Hoyer Obey Torricelli Gutierrez McDermott peared to have it. Hughes Olver Towns Mr. TRAFICANT. Mr. Speaker, I ob­ Hutto Ortiz Traficant D 1425 Inglis Orton Tucker So the Journal was approved. ject to the vote on the ground that a Inslee Owens Unsoeld quorum is not present and make the Jefferson Pallone Valentine The result of the vote was announced point of order that a quorum is not Johnson (GA) Parker Velazquez as above recorded. Johnson (SD) Pastor Visclosky present. Volkmer The SPEAKER. Evidently a quorum Johnson, E. B. Payne (NJ) Johnston Payne (VA) Washington PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE is not present. Kanjorski Pelosi Waters The Sergeant at Arms will notify ab­ Kaptur Penny Watt The SPEAKER. The Chair will ask Kasi ch Peterson (FL) Wheat the gentleman from Pennsylvania [Mr. sent Members. Kennedy Peterson (MN) Whitten The vote was taken by electronic de­ Kennelly Pickett Williams HOLDEN] if he would kindly .come for­ vice, and there were-yeas 256, nays Kildee Pickle Wilson ward and lead the membership in the 153, not voting 22, as follows: Kleczka Pombo Wise Pledge of Allegiance. Klein Pomeroy Woolsey [Roll No. 139) Wyden Mr. HOLDEN led the Pledge of Alle­ Klink Po shard giance as follows: YEAS-256 Kopetski Price (NC) Wynn Kreidler Rahall Yates I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the Abercrombie Blackwell Collins (IL) LaFalce Rangel Ackerman Boni or Collins (Ml) United States of America, and to the Repub­ Andrews (ME) Borski Combest lic for which it stands, one nation under God, Andrews (NJ) Boucher Condit NAYS-153 indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. Andrews (TX) Brooks Conyers Allard Bonilla De Lay Applegate Browder Cooper Armey Bunning Diaz-Balart Archer Brown (FL) Coppersmith Bachus (AL) Burton Dickey REMOVAL OF NAME OF MEMBER Bacchus (FL) Brown (OH) Costello Baker (CA) Buyer Doolittle AS COSPONSOR OF HOUSE JOINT Baesler Bryant Coyne Baker (LA) Callahan Dornan Barcia Byrne Cramer Ballenger Calvert Dreier RESOLUTION 84 Barlow Cantwell Danner Barrett (NE) Camp Duncan Mr. ISTOOK. Mr. Speaker, I ask Barrett (WI) Cardin Darden Bartlett Canady Dunn Bateman Carr de la Garza Bentley Castle Emerson unanimous consent that my name be Becerra Chapman Deal Bereuter Coble Everett removed as a cosponsor of House Joint Beilenson Clayton De Fazio Bilirakis Collins (GA) Ewing Resolution 84. Berman Clement DeLauro Bliley Cox Fawell The SPEAKER. Is there objection to Bevill Clinger Dellums Blute Crane Fowler Bil bray Clyburn Derrick Boehlert Crapo Franks (CT) the request of the gentleman from Bishop Coleman Deutsch Boehner Cunningham Franks (NJ) Oklahoma?

DThis symbol represents the time of day during the House proceedings, e.g., D 1407 is 2:07 p.m. Matter set in this typeface indicates words inserted or appended, rather than spoken, by a Member of the House on the floor. April 21, 1993 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD-HOUSE 8007 There was no objection. We need to give the President a line­ veto that the President promised, but a item veto, so he can have the tools to watered-down version that will not take out egregious pork barrel spend­ combat runaway spending. While expe­ TODAY IS TEXAS RED VENISON ing. dited rescission and enhanced rescis­ CHILI DAY But, in the interests of political sion may sound much the same, let the (Mr. PICKLE asked and was given cover, the Democratic majority gives American buyer beware. It may look permission to address the House for 1 the American people this sham of a and smell like a line-item veto, but in minute and to revise and extend his re­ spending reform. the case of the Expedited Rescission marks.) As the far left of the Democratic cau­ Act, close is not even close. Mr. PICKLE. Mr. Speaker, today, cus continues to dictate more spend­ April 21, is San Jacinto Day in Texas, ing, and as our deficit continues to the anniversary of a great battle for skyrocket, history will judge this vote CLINTON STIMULUS PACKAGE Texas independence. severely. HELD HOSTAGE Today, in the House of Representa­ This is not really a vote for enhanced (Mr. GEJDENSON asked and was tives, is Texas Red Venison Chili Day, rescission. It's more of a vote for an en­ given permission to address the House a day I have served venison chili for hanced recession. for 1 minute and to revise and extend the last 25 or more years. It is not four­ his remarks.) alarm chili, only two-alarm chili, be­ Mr. GEJDENSON. Mr. Speaker, when cause you faint-of-heart northerners THE $238 MILLION FOR IRAQI PRIS­ "Nightline" began airing its show on could not take the full dose. ONERS-OF-WAR? UNBELIEVABLE the hostage crisis in Iran, when that Since we did not go in until 2 o'clock (Mr. TRAFICANT asked and was was in full bloom every day, today, some of the Members may have given permission to address the House "Nightline" would announce the num­ missed a chance to get a bowl of this for 1 minute and to revise and extend ber: "Day 27 of American Hostages delicious red venison chili. It is being his remarks.) Held in Iran," "Day 57," "Day 357." served in the Democratic and Repub­ Mr. TRAFICANT. Mr. Speaker, the How many days is the country going lican Cloakrooms now, so if you want Office of Refugee Resettlement wants to be held hostage and preclude us from to get ready for the debate this after­ $238 million for Iraqi prisoners of war. getting the President's stimulus pack­ noon, go forth and help yourselves. That works out to $7,000 each. Unbe­ age? Mr. Speaker, the Japanese have a It is mild chili, but it will get your lievable. stimulus package now over $100 billion attention. Help yourself. American veterans from the Persian ready to bring their economy back to Gulf war can't get a job; American vet­ life. LINE-ITEM VOODOO erans' benefits are being cut; 47 million We are being held hostage. The Presi­ (Mr. DOOLITTLE asked and was Americans without health insurance; dent's package is being held hostage. given permission to address the House record bankruptcies, and Uncle Sam How many more days are we going to for 1 minute and to revise and extend wants to give $238 million to Iraqi sol­ have to count while America's stimu­ his remarks.) diers that opposed us in the gulf. lus package is held hostage in the Mr. DOOLITTLE. Mr. Speaker, later Beam me up. I say if we have $238 other body? today, we will be considering enhanced million, let's take a look at Cleveland, Mr. Speaker, we need to act and rescission legislation that President Chicago, New York, Detroit, and use move the stimulus package now. Clinton would like the American peo­ some of that money here. ple to believe is really the line-item I say let us give the taxpayers a break, not the Iraqi soldiers. DEMOCRATS FLUNK TRUTH IN veto. ADVERTISING TEST In reality, as Representative ISTOOK has observed, it is more like line-item (Mr. LINDER asked and was given EXPEDITED RESCISSION FALLS permission to address the House for 1 voodoo. SHORT In some back room, the Democrat minute and to revise and extend his re­ leadership stirred a pot, and tried to (Mr. THOMAS of Wyoming asked and marks.) find that perfect spell to fool the public was given permission to address the Mr. LINDER. Mr. Speaker, when the into thinking this is real spending re­ House for 1 minute and to revise and Democrat leadership of this House tries form. extend his remarks.) to sell you a bill of goods, you had bet­ And they came up with this emas­ Mr. THOMAS of Wyoming. Mr. ter look pretty closely at what you are culated rescission bill. Speaker, the old saying goes that close buying because it ain't always what its Mr. Speaker, we must break the only counts in horseshoes and hand cracked up to be. spell. Enhanced rescission is not the grenades. President Clinton said that The leadership is offering up an en­ line-item veto. It barely even changes he supported a line-item veto but the hanced rescission bill that they would current law. Expedited Rescission Act of 1993 falls lead us to believe and would like the I urge my colleagues to vote down far short in its ability to reduce the American taxpayer to believe that this the rule and send a message to the spending that the American taxpayers legislation is a true line-item veto bill. Democrat voodoo doctors. We need real protest. It is not. reform, not magic tricks. A true line-item veto requires action As our Democrat colleagues are wont by Congress to stop the rescission-al­ to do, they have taken a Republican lowing the American people to know idea, the line-item veto, watered it D 1430 who in Washington is responsible for down to render it virtually meaning­ ENHANCED RECESSION runaway spending. Expedited rescission less, and now attempt to sell it as posi­ (Mr. BALLENGER asked and was allows Congress to continue business as tive change. given permission to address the House usual, because if there is no congres­ Our friends on the other side of the for 1 minute and to revise and extend sional action, the rescission will not aisle are playing games again. This bill his remarks.) take effect and the funds will be re­ gives the President weak authority to Mr. BALLENGER. Mr. Speaker, the leased. The result of enhanced rescis­ make rescissions and is crafted so that legislation we are supposed to consider sion is not the heightened accountabil­ the Congress can veto any Presidential today has been falsely portrayed as a ity of a true line-item veto. rescission by doing nothing at all. real tool for deficit reduction. This bill will not give the President It is business as usual, Mr. Speaker. Unfortunately, this so-called en­ power to veto individual wasteful pro­ The American people are demanding an hanced rescission bill is more like a grams, but will only allow rescission of end to pork barrel spending and the butter knife than a spending ax. packages. This is not the line-item Democrats who control this Congress 8008 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD-HOUSE April 21, 1993 are offering a token bill completely taxer and spender in the finest liberal in national health coverage is out of lacking in substance. Say "no" to pork tradition. the mainstream, it is expensive, and barrel spending, my friends. Vote "no" Thus, the translation of Clinton's actually jeopardizes the passage of a on the Democrat rescission bill. campaign promise on the line-item health care reform package. veto is, "We need political cover so we Unlike the abortion President, Mr. can continue to fund pork-barrel Speaker, the American people realize CONNECTICUT WORKERS VOTED projects and continue Government that pregnancy is not a disease, that FO:ij. A CHANGE LAST YEAR waste." That is what we have with this babies are not throw aways, they are (Ms. DELAURO asked and was given enhanced rescission program that is not chattel, they are not objects. These permission to address the House for 1 supposedly going to come up before us little kids deserve better than chemi­ minute and to revise and extend her re­ today. cal poisoning and dismemberment by marks.) We must vote "no" on this political either suction or other means. These Ms. DELAURO. Mr. Speaker, late last sham. kids-like their mothers-deserve our week I visited the local unemployment love, our compassion, our respect. office in my district, and I saw more Americans know that every abortion than 150 workers, unemployed Con­ FORTY-THREE PEOPLE REFUSE TO stops a beating heart and they do not necticut workers, working people, LET CONGRESS ACT want their tax dollars being used to forced to stand in unemployment lines (Mr. MENENDEZ asked and was subsidize that kind of violent act. so that they can feed their families. Incredibly, the President claims that given permission to address the House he wants abortions to be rare. Mr. Clin­ I can report to you that the perspec­ for 1 minute and to revise and extend tive of these Americans is quite at odds ton's actions, however, expose his rhet­ his remarks.) oric to be nothing more than Orwellian with some of the voices that I hear in Mr. MENENDEZ. Mr. Speaker, today this Chamber. These workers, Mr. double speak. Congress as a coequal this country was again disappointed by branch of government has an obliga­ Speaker, told me that they were con­ those obstructionists who continue to cerned. They believed they had voiced tion to stand up for the basic human stand between the American people and rights of babies to live, and Mr. Speak­ support for a change last year, they be­ the economic recovery they so des­ lieve we ought to have a change from er, to prevent taxpayers from being perately need. forced to pay for abortions. the old politics of gridlock. They sup­ The question of how best to revive ported a mandate for leadership, a our economy was put to the American President who would offer a plan to re­ people last November, and they an­ IN SUPPORT OF PRESIDENT CLIN- store economic vitality, a government swered by rejecting the failed voodoo TON'S ECONOMIC STIMULUS that would make jobs and the personal economics, and calling for a new begin­ PACKAGE security of working Americans a prior­ ning. They ratified the new priorities (Mr. RUSH asked and was given per­ ity for a change. of job creation, health care, and com­ mission to address the House for 1 They did elect a President who wants munity development. minute and to revise and extend his re­ to change course. nut his efforts are And yet, Mr. Speaker, despite the marks.) being thwarted by a disgruntled minor­ need, despite the acceptance on the Mr. RUSH. Mr. Speaker, I rise this ity bent on putting politics above jobs, part of the people, there stand just 43 afternoon to express my outrage and personal victory above the security of people who refuse to let the Congress disgust that the Republicans in the families. That is just plain wrong. It act; 43 people who stand between reces­ other body may be successful in defeat­ breaks faith with the American people sion and recovery, and who say to the ing the President's modest $16 billion and represents a return to the old poli­ American people "No, I will not help." stimulus package. tics that dominated this institution for Mr. Speaker, this obstructionism is a How can they say to the more than the past 12 years. shameful abdication of congressional 571,000 residents of my district that responsibility. Several of those who their interests do not matter? I sup­ "PUTTING PEOPLE FIRST," A stand in the way are on record in the pose one answer to that is reflected in MARVELOUS FANTASY NOVEL past as supporting just such a stimulus the other body's committee of jurisdic­ measure when George Bush was in the tion's voice vote yesterday that sup­ (Mr. DREIER asked and was given White House. And yet today, it is not ported spending billions of new dollars permission to address the House for 1 the cry of the people which has their for the Resolution Trust Corporation. minute and to revise and extend his re­ ear, but the call of their political If the President's package fails, it marks.) party. I call on these people to lead, will be because of the same Repub­ Mr. DREIER. Mr. Speaker, in his follow, or get out of the way. This licans who, for the last 12 years, cava­ marvelous fantasy novel entitled "Put­ country cannot wait any longer. lierly ran up multi trillion dollar defi­ ting People First," President Clinton cits while the people in my district did wrote, "To eliminate pork-barrel not get a dime. spending and Government waste, we 0 1440 If this package. fails, the people in my must give the President the line-item AMERICA IS AGAINST THE ABOR- district will continue to feel alienated veto." and shut out of their rightful participa­ Over the past few months I have been TION PRESIDENT INCLUDING ABORTION IN HEALTH REFORM tion in the American dream. I will tell quoting Saturday Night Live's Mr. them the Republicans defeated the Subliminal, who gets to the directness (Mr. SMITH of New Jersey asked and President's package because hard of things that are maybe a little con­ was given permission to address the working, decent, honest people like fusing. We actually need to use Clinton House for 1 minute and to revise and them have to take a back seat to speak, now, no longer the words of Mr. extend his remarks.) greedy, unscrupulous Wall Street insid­ Subliminal. Mr. SMITH of New Jersey. Mr. ers. To crack this code, we need to con­ Speaker, it is becoming abundantly sider the other campaign promises that clear that the American people do not have been made. support the radical agenda of the abor­ ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER For example, President Clinton's tion President, Bill Clinton. PRO TEMPORE promise to cut middle-class taxes real­ A CBS/New York Times poll con­ The SPEAKER pro tempo re (Mr. ly meant increased taxes on everyone, ducted in late March found that only 23 CHAPMAN). The Chair would remind all especially the middle class. His prom­ percent want abortion to be covered as Members not to refer to either the ise to be a new kind of Democrat really part of a basic heal th care plan. This Members or the procedures of the other meant he wanted to be a more effective indicates that the inclusion of abortion body. April 21, 1993 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD-HOUSE 8009 THE BTU TAX WILL HURT MIL­ Mr. Speaker, it is time that we stop overwhelming desire of the American LIONS OF AMERICANS WHO CAN this senseless bickering, pass the Presi­ people-was able to amass a huge arse­ AFFORD IT LEAST dent's investment package, and move nal of legal and illegal weapons to sim­ (Mr. STEARNS asked and was given on. President Clinton has answered the ply ou tgun the good guys, the A TF. permission to address the House for 1 call of the American people for change. What happened in Waco at the minute and to revise and extend his re­ Let us support him in this mission. start-and at the end-was murder, and marks.) David Koresh was the killer. Mr. STEARNS. Mr. Speaker, this Mr. Speaker, I am appalled when I CRIME HITS VULNERABLE ELDER­ see people who should know better morning members of the Energy and LY, CHILDREN, AND TOURISTS Power Subcommittee held a hearing fawning over Koresh's relatives and with our distinguished Secretary of En­ (Mr. GOSS asked and was given per­ lawyers while rushing to pick, probe, ergy Hazel O'Leary. While several im­ mission to address the House for 1 accuse, and condemn the Attorney portant topics were discussed, the sub­ minute and to revise and extend his re­ General and law enforcement-as ject that drew the most attention by marks.) though they had committed crimes-as far was the administration's proposed Mr. GOSS. Mr. Speaker, major news though any tactical mistakes are energy tax. events this past week across the coun­ somehow the moral equivalents of Members of both parties described to try underscore our problems achieving Koresh's criminality. Secretary O'Leary how this tax would law and order in our society today. The This is shameful and should stop here hurt consumers, workers, and busi­ tragic events in Waco, the trials in Los and now. nesses in their districts and through­ Angeles, and the apparent apprehen­ Were there any tactical mistakes out America. I am concerned in central sion of the District of Columbia drive­ made in Waco? Probably. And we Florida it will hurt senior citizens on by shooter have put violence and crime should examine them to improve our fixed incomes. center screen in public consciousness­ ability to handle these situations in While Secretary O'Leary graciously but in almost every community across the future. answered individual questions, I left America today, crime is a daily head­ We should proceed slowly, and thor­ the hearing with the impression that line occurrence. The streets are not as oughly. But let us not turn a criminal this administration simply does not safe as they used to be. People are killer of children into a fantasyland understand the negative effect the en­ scared. Many feel this country is still victim. ergy tax and its other tax increases protecting the rights of criminals with This was a sensational and tragic will have on our economy. more fervor than we protect the rights crime, let us make sure our examina­ A study by DRI/McGraw Hill sanc­ of victims. tion of it is constructive and helpful, tioned by the Commerce Department Even as crime becomes more random not just sensational. estimated that the energy tax alone and bizarre it hi ts cruelly at our most will cost America 400,000 jobs by 1998. vulnerable populations: The elderly, It also will cost consumers billions of children, unsuspecting tourists. Just a D 1450 dollars, disproportionately hurting few steps from the Capitol Building, INTRODUCTION OF LEGISLATION lower income Americans, particularly businesses have been forced to stop the elderly and the working poor. TO WAIVE CARGO PREFERENCE using cash. It is check or credit card ON AID FOR RUSSIA Over the last 12 years, we've heard a only. Cash from customers they fear great deal about fairness. The consen­ will be a magnet for crime. We pro­ (Mr BARRETT of Nebraska asked sus at this morning's hearing was that posed a get-tough-on-crime bill last and was given permission to address the energy tax may answer the ques­ year but it was gutted by the liberal the House for 1 minute and to revise tion, "Who's unfairest of them all?" leadership. and extend his remarks.) Maybe now that it is too dangerous Mr. BARRETT of Nebraska. Mr. PASS THE PRESIDENT'S to use cash to transact legal business Speaker, while there is a limit to what COMPROMISE STIMULUS PACKAGE in the shadow of the Nation's Capitol, we can afford, I am generally support­ the liberal establishment can under­ ive of the President's decision to aid (Miss COLLINS of Michigan asked President Yeltsin and help foster the and was given permission to address stand it is time for tough measures and strong legislation. emerging democracy and free markets the House for 1 minute and to revise in the former Soviet Union. Of note, and extend her remarks.) our past four Republican Presidents Miss COLLINS of Michigan. Mr. THE WACO MURDERS Speaker, for the past 12 years we have also agree that this is good policy for listened to empty rhetoric about in­ (Mr. SCHUMER asked and was given the United States. vesting in America's future. Finally, permission to address the House for 1 But if we are going to agree on this we have a President that is willing to minute and to revise and extend his re­ aid, then let us produce the goods. invest in our human capital, in our marks.) Of the $1.6 billion Vancouver aid children, and in our Nation's infra­ Mr. SCHUMER. Mr. Speaker, I would package, more than half is supposedly structure. like to take this opportunity to speak food aid, credits, and medicine. But we With millions of Americans unem­ directly to Scott and Cameron will deliver far short of that amount ployed, America's economic plan has to LeBleau, ages 11 and 1112. because our humanitarian cargo must invest in the American worker. This Their father, ATF Agent Conway be shipped at two, three, perhaps even plan does that by creating more than LeBleau, was murdered at the Koresh five times the international market 400,000 jobs. cult compound in February. rate. The President's plan invests in our His actions and those of the other In other words, a major chunk of our children. It funds desperately needed murdered agents were described on this aid to Russia will be devoured by cargo programs like Head Start and WIC. It floor yesterday as gestapo like. preference before it even leaves the also allows for the immunization of our Scott and Cameron, your dad did not country. children so that they do not die need­ belong to the gestapo. For a long time cargo preference has lessly from · preventable diseases like Your dad was a brave man trying to been bad for agriculture. Today it's bad the measles. make this country safer for children for President Clinton ·and his Russian It invests in our Nation's infrastruc­ like you-and my two little girls at aid package. ture. This plan will improve our Na­ home. So I urge my colleagues to join my tion's roads and bridges. It will pump Your dad was murdered by the fol­ effort to eliminate or partially waive life into our Nation's cities and neigh­ lowers of a demented criminal, who-­ cargo preference for the Vancouver aid borhoods. despite your dad's best efforts and the package. I will be introducing three 8010 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD-HOUSE April 21, 1993 bills, each taking a slightly different my colleagues have taken this same in the Nation's Capital rather than cre­ approach. Take your pick on how we go course of identifying specific spending ate new jobs and put people back to about it, but let us just do it, and help cuts that they support; $30 billion in work. our President really produce that $1.6 cuts is only a start, Mr. President, and President Clinton has proposed a jobs billion for democracy in Russia. we must continue to cut spending bill that will create half a million jobs. wherever possible. The American peo­ The purpose of the bill is to inject jobs ple have had enough of high taxes and into the jobless recovery. CONGRESS CAN LEARN ABOUT FI- deficit spending-it is time for budget The real question comes down to NANCIAL RECOVERY FROM cuts. this: Are the American people satisfied SCHUYLKILL COUNTY, PA with a jobless recovery and business as (Mr. HOLDEN asked and was given ECONOMIC RECOVERY MARKED BY usual? permission to address the House for 1 The answer is "No." minute and to revise and extend his re­ LAYOFFS AND NEW LOW-WAGE JOBS The President and his allies in the marks.) Congress will not rest until the jobs Mr. HOLDEN. Mr. Speaker, I rise (Mr. SANDERS asked and was given bill has been approved and is signed today to pay tribute to a true financial permission to address the House for 1 into law. success story. The credit and congratu­ minute and to revise and extend his re­ The Senate Republicans want to lations go to a borough in my district marks.) block job creation. They would rather known as Shenandoah, Schuylkill Mr. SANDERS. Mr. Speaker, I under­ do nothing than put people back to County, PA, population 6,221. Just 5 stand that there are Members of the work. years ago, Shenandoah was in the Congress who believe that our economy Mr. Speaker, the fact is that the depths of financial despair. Its expenses is in a recovery and that it is not nec­ economy needs a jump start and the exceeded its ability to pay to the point essary for the Congress to pass legisla­ President's jobs bill is necessary to put where borough leaders saw no alter­ tion to create decent paying jobs. Well, people back to work. native but to declare bankruptcy. But you could have fooled me. In the State Shenandoah was not to be written off. of Vermont there have recently been With some help in the form of a loan large layoffs at IBM, Digital, GE, ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER from the State of Pennsylvania, Shen­ Simmonds, and other companies, and PRO TEMPORE andoah pulled itself out of the red ink our State's unemployment rate is ris­ ing. The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. and is now well on its way to financial CHAPMAN). The Chair would again re­ recovery. This is a real tribute to Nationally, 10 million workers re­ main unemployed, 6 million workers mind Members not to comment on pro­ Shenandoah's leaders and its people. cedures or Members of the other body. They realized what had to be done, remain underemployed, and there are they demonstrated the courage, and now 1.4 million fewer jobs than before the recession began in 1990. Even more made the necessary sacrifices to get NO MORE FUNDS FOR RTC their own house in order. While Shen­ alarming, an increasing number of the andoah's population is small, their new jobs being created are low-wage, (Mr. EWING asked and was given per­ shining example of fiscal responsibility part-time, with inadequate benefits. mission to address the House for 1 is no less than monumental. We in Con­ Mr. Speaker, if this is an economic minute and to revise and extend his re­ gress should learn from Shenandoah's recovery, I would hate to see a reces­ marks.) bold and courageous example, and sion. Mr. EWING. Mr. Speaker, we all want I find it ironic that there are Mem­ to reduce the deficit. Several speakers strive to follow it here in Washington. bers of Congress who are opposed to Our generation is demanding it, have talked about it here today. I have spending money now to create decent a suggestion. and our children and grandchildren de­ paying jobs for our workers, and to serve it. The RTC is asking for another $45 feed hungry children. Within the next 2 billio.n. Before we give them another months, however, I suspect that many dime, Mr. Speaker, the RTC needs to CLINTON'S .STIMULUS PLAN of these same Members will be voting clean up its management practices and REJECTED to dump $42 billion more into the defi­ put an end to wasteful spending. (Mr. KNOLLENBERG asked and was cit in order to bail out the S&L indus­ Why do I say this? There is good evi­ given permission to address the House try. They will not be worrying about dence that the RTC's actions have for 1 minute and to revise and extend deficit spending then. caused some banks to go down and into his remarks.) Mr. Speaker, let us get our priorities receivership. Instead of going after the Mr. KNOLLENBERG. Mr. Speaker, right. big guys who cause the problem, they today the Senate Republicans have go after smalltown business people who taken the wise course of rejecting the THE PRESIDENT'S JOBS BILL often serve on savings and loan boards President's so-called stimulus plan be­ PROMISES CREATION OF HALF A for community development purposes. cause it increases the deficit $16.3 bil­ MILLION JOBS On the management side, Mr. Speaker, the RTC receives bonuses for their em­ lion. I applaud this action and I hope (Mr. DERRICK asked and was given that it is the beginning of true deficit ployees, up to $30,000. RTC employees permission to address the House for 1 are on a different pay scale than other reduction. minute and to revise and extend his re­ The entire Clinton package should be Federal employees and earn up to marks.) $158 ,000. RTC employees can receive an sent back to the drawing boards so that Mr. DERRICK. Mr. Speaker, last Fri­ 18.2-percent pay differential. we can achieve real deficit reduction day's unemployment figures from the No more funds to feed this bureauc­ through spending cuts, not tax in­ Department of Labor said it all. For racy. It should wind up its business and creases. For 3 months the message the 16th consecutive month the jobless close a dark chapter in American bank­ from my constituents has not rate stayed above 7 percent. changed-cut spending first. Put another way, there are 16 million ing history. Last month, the Republicans, under Americans who want to work, but can­ the leadership of JOHN KASICH, submit­ not work. ted a ·plan outlining $430 billion in Meanwhile, the Senate Republicans THE PRESIDENT'S STIMULUS spending cuts. We met the President's do not work and they do not want to PACKAGE IS THE LEAST THAT challenge to be specific. work. AMERICA DESERVES Today, I am introducing legislation These Senators would rather en­ (Ms. NORTON asked and was given to cut spending $30 billion. Dozens of shrine gridlock as a permanent fixture permission to address the House for 1

• • ~--.i..---....llri.....· .... April 21, 1993 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD-HOUSE 8011 minute and to revise and extend her re­ urge Mr. Kantor to follow through with Mr. Meyerhoff did not ask for these marks.) this constructive approach to market funds without making a substantial do­ Ms. NORTON. Mr. Speaker, when the access in the broader multilateral con­ nation himself. In typical Meyerhoff President's stimulus came over to this text of the GATT negotiations. fashion, his family's gift of $6 million House, it was smaller than many of us was the single largest endowment the had hoped and certainly smaller than museum received. America deserved. It was so small that 0 1500 As the museum is dedicated tomor­ the mayors have had to indicate that IN MEMORY OF WALLACE row, many Americans of all religions they would use the money for smaller STEGNER and ethnicities will watch in hopes items, not for the large items on their that we, as a nation, will not forget the agenda, such as roads and bridges, but (Ms. ESHOO asked and was given per­ horrors of the holocaust. Let us also for smaller items like swimming mission to address the House for 1 not banish into oblivion the tireless de­ pools-the kinds that keep kids out of minute and to revise and extend her re­ votion of Harvey Meyerhoff whose ef­ crime in the summer. The Republicans marks.) forts brought this important project to have used the small items demagogi­ Ms. ESHOO. Mr. Speaker, last week fruition. cally to redefine the President's stimu­ this country lost one of its great writ­ ers, philosophers, and environmental­ lus package while 9 million Americans INTRODUCTION OF THE GENDER sit unemployed. We were the dis­ ists. EQUITY IN EDUCATION ACT ciplined ones. The President's package Mr. Wallace Stegner died at the age came with cuts. We bit our tongues. of 84 in Santa Fe, NM. (Mrs. SCHROEDER asked and was The House added larger cuts. We bit Mr. Stegner was a resident of Los given permission to address the House our tongues again. Altos, CA, which is in the district I for 1 minute and to revise and extend Mr. Speaker, the most depressed represent and was a distinguished her remarks.) parts of America deserve more. Amer­ member of the Stanford University fac­ Mrs. SCHROEDER. Mr. Speaker, I ica itself deserves better. The Presi­ ulty. He was one of the first visionaries was delighted to hear that Secretary dent's package is not what we deserve. of the modern environmental move­ Aspin said that he will very shortly re­ Mr. Speaker, the President's package is ment. lease the Tailhook report. At the time the least that America deserves. In his well-known 1943 novel, "The that report comes out many Americans Big Rock Candy Mountain," he re­ will ask, "What can we do to make flected on the beauty and grandeur of sure this never happens again and to COMMENDING AMBASSADOR the Western United States, and he correct the sexism that is so prevalent KANTOR ON HIS CONSTRUCTIVE warned of the dangers of overzealous in our society?" APPROACH IN TRADE NEGOTIA­ development and environmental deg­ Well, the congressional caucus on TIONS radation. women's issues, under the directorship (Mr. REGULA asked and was given Wallace Stegner received many acco­ of Congresswoman MINK, has answered permission to address the House for 1 lades throughout his distinguished ca­ that today as we introduce the Gender minute and to revise and extend his re­ reer, including the Pulitzer Prize for Equity in Education Act. It is a com­ marks.) his 1972 novel "Angle of Repose." posite of nine very important bills that Mr. REGULA. Mr. Speaker, this week He has been called the modern equiv­ tries to get on target once again treat­ Ambassador Mickey Kantor has been alent of Thoreau-and an important ing young women equally in our meeting with Sir Leon Brittan, Euro­ part of the environmental movement's schools. pean Community Commissioner for spiritual foundation. The parents of girls pay exactly the Trade, over the procurement policies of Mr. Speaker, I am saddened by the same in taxes as the parents of boys, the United States and Europe. loss of this great thinker, but I am con­ and yet we have studies that would fill The European Procurement Code, as fident his vision will endure. this room showing that the young embodied in article 29 of the utilities I ask my colleagues to join me in ex­ women do not receive the same kind of directive, blocks U.S. companies from pressing our condolences to his family, education or the same kind of treat­ winning bids on electrical and tele­ friends, and countless admirers. ment. Once and for all, we must get communications government contracts back on the track that we were on that in Europe. Mr. Kantor is expected to got dismantled in the last 12 years and impose similar restrictions on Euro­ TRIBUTE TO "BUD" MEYERHOFF, get this behind us. pean companies unless the provision is PHILANTHROPIST AND HOLO­ Mr. Speaker, I encourage people to waived. American companies in the Eu­ CAUST MUSEUM SUPPORTER join us in our efforts so we can get this ropean market now bid on $7 .8 billion (Mrs. BENTLEY asked and was given passed. while their European competitors can permission to address the House for 1 bid on $16.8 billion in the U.S. market. minute and to revise and extend her re­ I commend Mr. Kantor for his tenac­ marks.) ENHANCED RESCISSION: NOT ity in dealing with the European Com­ Mrs. BENTLEY. Mr. Speaker, on the BETTER THAN NOTHING munity and encourage him to hold firm eve of the dedication of the U.S. Holo­ (Mr. HERGER asked and was given in his position. caust Memorial Museum, I rise to pay permission to address the House for 1 This situation illustrates the in­ tribute to Harvey M. "Bud" Meyerhoff. minute and to revise and extend his re­ creased attention being given to each A lifelong resident of the Baltimore marks.) nation's procurement policies. Several area, Mr. Meyerhoff has been known Mr. HERGER. Mr. Speaker, the months ago, a GATT dispute panel for many years within the State of American people want a real line-item found that a U.S. buy American provi­ Maryland as an energetic leader and veto. Unfortunately, many of my col­ sion, requiring the purchase of a senor generous philanthropist. In 1987, Presi­ leagues, especially from the Demo­ mapping system by the National dent Reagan, keenly aware of Mr. cratic side, instead support the so­ Science Foundation, violated the Meyerhoff's reputation and abilities, called enhanced rescission bill. GATT. We have yet to adopt the panel appointed him chairman of the Holo­ They say it is better than nothing­ report. Congress must realize this case caust memorial Museum. a step in the right direction. That is has far-reaching consequences for our Since that time, Harvey has criss­ simply not true. This bill is worse than Nation's domestic policies. crossed the country soliciting funds nothing. As the international marketplace from numerous sources. These efforts This bill is worse than nothing be­ tightens, more attention will be fo­ have resulted in donations totalling cause it gives the appearance that we cused on the lucrative public sector. I $168 million. It should be noted that are really changing things, that we are 8012 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD-HOUSE April 21, 1993 really giving the President a tool to dent's action, which is rarely accom­ centennial a major focus of the Days of cut waste. But in reality, we are not plished. By requiring both Houses to '47 Parade in July. doing that. vote to approve a Presidential item Although Mormon temples were built This legislation is a sham, a weak veto, that means that the veto is both before and after the dedication of imitation of the line-item veto. A real worthless. The enhanced rescission is the Salt Lake Temple, 44 in all, the line-item veto is what we need to give not a tiny step toward fiscal respon­ Salt Lake Temple is not only revered the President and we should not be try­ sibility; it is the end of the line for a as the largest of the temples, but also ing to fool the American people with line-item veto. It is a sizzle with no serves as a symbol for the church. Hun­ this bogus reform. steak, and the taxpayers demand a real dreds of thousands of visitors, both line-item veto. members and nonmembers alike, flock to Temple Square each year to stand in IN SUPPORT OF H.R. 1578, THE awe and wonder of what has been both MODIFIED LINE-ITEM VETO BILL 0 1510 affectionately and appropriately de­ (Mr. MEEHAN asked and was given scribed as "the centerpiece of Zion." permission to address the House for 1 COMMEMORATING THE lOOTH ANNI­ May I express my sincerest congratu­ minute and to revise and extend his re­ VERSARY OF THE SALT LAKE lations to the members of the LDS marks.) LDS TEMPLE Church as they commemorate this Mr. MEEHAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise in (Ms. SHEPHERD asked and was landmark year. Above the everyday support of the modified line-item veto. given permission to address the House hustle- and bustle of downtown Salt On April 29, 1992, candidate Bill Clin­ for 1 minute and to revise and extend Lake, the Mormon temple stands as a ton said: her remarks and include extraneous monument to the unwavering faith and I strongly support the line-item veto * * * matter.) vision of those who came before. we need to get federal spending under con­ Ms. SHEPHERD. Mr. Speaker, in the trol. heart of downtown Salt Lake City, just Approving a line-i tern veto will show blocks from my district office, stands BTU TAX A BOON TO EUROPEAN the American people that we hear their the historic Mormon temple-a six COMPETITORS demands to reduce Federal spending. spired granite structure revered world­ (Mr. HOKE asked and was given per­ We must make the tough choices to wide for the uniqueness of its design mission to address the House for 1 cut spending. If not this year, when? If and the history of its construction. minute and to revise and extend his re­ not with a line-item veto, how? In the mid-19th century, Brigham marks.) A line-item veto will force Congress Young, the Mormon prophet, arrived Mr. HOKE. Mr. Speaker, today I rise and the President to debate the merits with his group of Latter-day Saints at to speak regarding the Btu tax. Re­ of programs publicly. the foot of the Wasatch Mountains and cently I had the opportunity in Ohio to We must give the American people a proclaimed "this is the place." Within participate in a round table conversa­ reason to believe that we are serious days of their arrival, Brigham Young tion discussion with Senator JOHN about debt and deficit reduction. stuck his cane into the ground mark­ GLENN and his guests, who included Mr. Today, we have the opportunity to do ing the exact site where the temple Stanley Gault, the chairman and CEO this-I hope this chance is not lost. would be built and said "here is the 40 of the Goodyear Tire Co. Mr. Gault had While I personally support a tradi­ acres for the temple. The city can be just returned from a trip to Europe tional two-thirds line-item veto, I rec­ laid out perfectly square, north and where he had spoken with the heads of ognize the President must have a tool south, east and west." the European tire companies and other for cutting the fat from the budget and Throughout the next 40 years, the industrial and labor leaders in Europe. H.R. 1578 helps do that. Mr. Gault relayed to the group as he early saints worked painstakingly on I urge my colleagues of both parties spoke that the industrial leaders and to support this bill. Let us return our the construction of the temple. Granite rocks, weighing from 2,500 to 5,600 political leaders in Europe were ex­ Government to its rightful owners-the tremely excited about our Btu tax. pounds, were transported by teams and American people. They were very delighted that the wagons from a quarry in Little· Cotton­ President had proposed it and they wood Canyon and then cut into blocks. were very excited about the hope that ENHANCED RESCISSIONS BILL NOT A few chosen members traveled to Eu­ it would be passing in the very near fu­ A GOOD SUBSTITUTE FOR LINE­ rope on architectural missions and re­ ture. ITEM VETO turned to oversee the construction and Mr. Speaker, why were they so ex­ (Mr. BAKER of California asked and beautification of the temple. Families cited about it? Because they knew and was given permission to address the donated large portions of their incomes they know that it will make our manu­ House for 1 minute and to revise and to help finance the work, and women facturing base less competitive, that extend his remarks.) toiled making and laundering clothes they will have an even greater edge, Mr. BAKER of California. Mr. Speak­ for the men who labored. and that they will be able to defeat us er, today this House is getting a wa­ In April 1883, an even century ago, at the base level of manufacturing with tered-down line-item veto bill called the work was completed and the saints the passage of that tax. enhanced rescissions. Let me explain gathered joyfully for the dedication of what a Democrat line-item veto, their temple. To commemorate the known as an enhanced rescission, is. temple's 100-year anniversary, the THE CONGRESSIONAL First, the President must prepare a Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day ACCOUNT ABILITY ACT list of budget items he feels are too Saints has orchestrated numerous ac­ (Mr. MAZZOLI asked and was given large or unnecessary. Then he sends tivities. permission to address the House for 1 that list to both Houses of Congress. The most impressive undertaking is a minute and to revise and extend his re­ Each House must set these lists as bills special exhibit at the LDS Museum of marks.) and send them to the Appropriations Church History and Art titled "The Mr. MAZZOLI. Mr. Speaker, Congress Committee, which after deliberation, Mountain of the Lord's House: Con­ should not be above the laws of the must report them to the floor. Each struction of the Salt Lake Temple." land. The laws of the land should apply House must report the rescissions item The exhibit uses original photographs, to Members of Congress and to this in­ by item, thereby admitting that they drawings, artifacts, and diary excerpts stitution as they do to every American made a mistake in the first place and to present an intriguing account of the and every other enterprise or organiza­ overspent. 40-year construction. The church has tion in this great country. A real line-i tern veto requires only a also created a feature-length film on Mr. Speaker, nothing bothers people two-thirds vote to override the Presi- the subject and will make the temple as much, I believe, than what some April 21, 1993 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD-HOUSE 8013 have called the imperial privilege of ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER AMERICA NEEDS TO MOVE having laws of the land not apply to PRO TEMPORE FORWARD Congress. And, that is the case today. The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. (Mrs. CLAYTON asked and was given Occupational Safety and Health Act CHAPMAN). The Chair will caution permission to address the House for 1 laws do not apply. Certain privacy acts Members not to refer in either deroga­ minute and to revise and extend her re­ and certain civil rights acts do not tory or complimentary ways to Mem­ marks.) apply to Congress. The Americans With bers of the other body. Mrs. CLAYTON. Mr. Speaker, I rise Disabilities Act does not apply to Con- to speak on behalf of those persons who gress. That would all stop with the pas- are unemployed; I rise to speak on be­ sage of H.R. 349, which is the Congres- half of the youth of this Nation; I rise sional Accountability Act, primarily WAS CROMWELL CORRECT? to speak on behalf of the communities sponsored by the gentleman from New in this Nation that need bridges and Hampshire [Mr. SWETT] and the gen­ (Mrs. MEEK asked and was given per­ water and sewer; I rise to speak on be­ tleman from Connecticut [Mr. SHAYS]. mission to address the House for 1 half of the mayors and county commis­ Mr. Speaker, I am a proud cosponsor minute and to revise and extend her re­ sioners who cannot find the resources marks and include extraneous matter.) of the bill. I hope that some day it will to speak to the needs of their commu­ Mrs. MEEK. Mr. Speaker, the past pass so all the laws of the land will nity. several weeks has presented a picture then apply to Congress in the same Mr. Speaker, I rise to say we need to way as they apply to everyone else. to the American people and the world move America forward. We need to pro­ of gridlock caused by a willful minor­ There is another opportunity through vide those essential ingredients that ity. make our community viable and give the study which will be reported by the I find this especially ironic. The Gov­ gentleman from Indiana [Mr. HAMIL­ hope to people. We must vote for the ernment of Japan just announced a $115 stimulus. We have no alternative. If we TON] which could also change the way billion public works program to stimu­ fail to do that, then it is only our fault. laws apply to Congress. But one way or late their economy, yet a willful mi­ the other, Mr. Speaker, by a statute or nority is blocking a similar jobs pro­ by an internal change, all the laws of gram one tenth the size for Americans. EXPEDITED RESCISSION WOULD the land should apply to Congress. Many of these same individuals in GIVE EXECUTIVE BRANCH TOO 1981 proclaimed a new era for America MUCH POWER and successfully voted their program (Ms. BROWN of Florida asked and into law. was given permission to address the CROCODILE TEARS FLOODING THE Their new era resulted in a quad­ House for 1 minute and to revise and DISTRICT rupling of the national debt. Now they extend her remarks and include extra­ say, "Who me?", and blame Congress neous matter.) (Mr. WELDON asked and was given Ms. BROWN of Florida. Mr. Speaker, permission to address the House for 1 even though Congress appropriated less in the aggregate almost every year as one of the first African-American minute and to revise and extend his re­ Members elected from the State of marks.) than their President requested. They proclaimed a new economic Florida in 129 years, I was sent to Con­ Mr. WELDON. Mr. Speaker, I just order, but their policies over the last 12 gress to represent my constituents on heard the news: the Weather Service is years resulted in tens of millions with­ every issue which is brought before the predicting floods in the District of Co­ out health care. And they still say, U.S. House of Representatives includ­ lumbia. These floods are being caused "Who me?" ing those involving appropriations and by the crocodile tears that are being They proclaimed a new era of job cre­ the national budget. shed at the White House and the other ation, but that job creation has been in Before being elected to the U.S. body and today on the floor of the the ranks of disposable workers with House of Representatives, I was a mem­ House by my colleagues for the failure lower wages than before and without ber of the Florida State House for 10 of the Senate to pass the $16 billion en­ adequate health care or pension bene­ years. During my tenure, I worked with hanced deficit stimulation package. fits. And to the plight of the disposable Democratic and Republican Governors Where were these job creating stal­ workers they say, "Who me?" who had line-item veto authority. My warts in October 1989 when this House Our new President proposes a very experience was one in which Governors passed the largest private sector jobs modest effort compared to that of did not use their power to reduce stimulator in recent years that would Japan to provide jobs for our people, spending but instead used the line-item have created 500,000 jobs through a cap­ veto for partisan purposes. but they oppose it because of the defi­ As a result, I believe that I have an ital gains reduction? Fifty-seven Sen­ cits their Presidents and their party ators in the other body also supported experienced perspective on H.R. 1578, created. They cry crocodile tears for the Expedited Rescission Act which is that package. those they have put out of work or into Mr. Speaker, guess who stood up and before the House for consideration. My disposable jobs, and say "Not my prob­ concern is that H.R. 1578 would shift objected and used the filibuster to lem.'' block that package from moving for­ too much power to the President and We see in the other body that they the executive branch and give the ward? None other but the master of the are the party of bankrupt ideas who do White House a new tool to press Mem­ crocodile tear, that person who is lead­ not wish to get our country moving bers of Congress on other matters. For ing the charge across the country on again. They are more interested in example, the White House could threat­ the media, that is trying to stop the bringing down America in the vain en to rescind funding for a project in a fact that we have in fact stopped the hope that they will win back the White particular Member's district if the President's enhanced deficit stimula­ House. They the party of "Who me." Member did not support the President tion package. Mr. Speaker, we can learn from his­ on another vote of importance to the Mr. Speaker, I am proud that all the tory. Many of the ideas generated by White House. Republicans of Pennsylvania today Cromwell and others during the Eng­ This is the House of Representatives, sent a letter to ARLEN SPECTER ap­ lish Civil War evolved over the next in other words, the people's house. plauding him for holding tight and pre­ century into provisions of the Declara­ Let's not take power away from the venting the passage of this boondoggle. tion of Independence or the Constitu­ people who sent us here. There are things in there that we want tion. Cromwell's solution to gridlock As a result, I urge my House col­ to support. Let us have the guts to did not find its way into either docu­ leagues to vote against the rule for stand up and pay for them and not add ment. About 1653, Cromwell abolished H.R. 1578, any amendments, and the them to our deficit. the House of Lords. bill. 8014 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD-HOUSE April 21, 1993 0 1520 the last 12 years. His stimulus package wall. It took me back to December 4, ECONOMIC GROWTH WILL OCCUR provides job opportunities, strengthens 1980, in a small farming community in FROM CUTTING GOVERNMENT our Nation's deteriorating infrastruc­ Butler County, PA, called Saxonburg. SPENDING, NOT RAISING TAXES ture, and creates educational and sum­ On that day the police chief, Greg mer employment opportunities for our Adams, was viciously beaten and was (Mr. BURTON of Indiana asked and youth. It is a disgrace that this bill killed. He was left lying in the snow. was given permission to address the that holds such promise for so many The man who was the chief suspect in House for 1 minute and to revise and Americans is being held hostage for that case is a man by the name of Don­ extend his remarks.) purely spiteful, political reasons. It is ald Eugene Webb. Mr. Webb has been Mr. BURTON of Indiana. Mr. Speak­ unbelievably hypocritical of the 43 Re­ on the FBI's 10 most wanted list for far er, time after time today we have publican Senators who decry gridlock over a decade. I would like to remem­ heard many of our Democrat col­ and who share responsibility for the ber the valiant efforts of Chief Adams leagues come here and say that the Re­ deficit to threaten a program that of­ in protecting the people of Saxonburg, publicans in the other body are stifling fers real hope and opportunity to the PA, and I would like to urge the FBI to economic growth by not allowing this victims of the Reagan/Bush era. While close this case and find Donald Eugene so-called jobs bill to be passed. the GOP Senators continue their Webb and bring him to justice. The media of this country, the media powerplay, real people, and families Many of the witnesses and much of of this country, keeps calling this an are being harmed each day by their in­ economic stimulus package. We have, the evidence in this case has been lost action. In New York City alone, 12 per­ over the past 13 years, and I would like on the Republican side of the aisle, said cent of the work force is unemployed. time and time again that this is a this case to be wrapped up as soon as To them, those jobs provide income, possible. pork-laden bill: parking garages, swim­ training, heal th benefits, and a sense of ming pool renovation, renovating self-worth that is essential to the re­ movie theaters. It is a pork bill, a pay­ covery of this Nation. It is time to put off to many big city mayors and politi­ the concerns of the public above the cians who helped President Clinton be petty politics being practiced by the URGING THE SENATE TO SEND elected President. It is not a jobs bill, minority. BACK A LIVE AND VIABLE ECO­ it is not something that is going to NOMIC STIMULUS INVESTMENT stimulate economic growth. PACKAGE NEW FIRST-CLASS STAMP SENDS The pro bl ems we face in this country (Mr. VENTO asked and was given A DUAL MESSAGE are how to get the economy moving. permission to address the House for 1 The way to get the economy moving is (Mr. JACOBS asked and was given minute and to revise and extend his re­ to take a meat cleaver to Government permission to address the House for 1 marks.) spending, not raise taxes $400-plus bil­ minute and to revise and extend his re­ Mr. VENTO. Mr. Speaker, in Novem­ lion, but take a meat cleaver to Gov­ marks.) ber, we had an election. People ex­ ernment spending. Mr. JACOBS. Mr. Speaker, I will in­ pected change. With President Clinton This economic stimulus package is form my colleague, the gentleman elected, I think we put the Bush poli­ nothing more than a pork-barrel bill, from Indiana [Mr. BURTON], just for the tics of denial behind us, the Ross Perot and we should defeat it. I applaud those purpose of proper English, it is the no-sweat solutions aside and the Con­ in the other body who are filibustering Democratic Party, not the Democrat gress passed an economic budget reso­ this. party. lution, a blueprint for change. Second, I want to call the attention Now we are trying to work on the of the membership to a new commemo­ ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER pieces of the budget. As a first action, rative stamp that has been issued by the House did its part and passed the PRO TEMPORE the U.S. Postal Service to honor the The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. stimulus/investment measure. There New York Stock Exchange. The inter­ was a disagreement in the House, par­ CHAPMAN). One more time the Chair esting thing about this stamp is, if the would caution Members not to refer to tisan disagreements and a parochial Members will recall, the current price disagreement in some instance, but we the other body, either in a complimen­ of a first-class stamp is 29 cents. Brace tary or a derogatory fashion. did vote and act. Then this first meas­ yourselves. Here it is, a beautiful ure, the stimulus/investment, was sent stamp, New York Stock Exchange, and to the U.S. Senate. ECONOMIC STIMULUS right smack in the middle of it with great big figures, 29. It reminds me, the group over in the (Mr. ENGEL asked and was given Does anybody remember 1929 and the Senate, of where we have taxidermist permission to address the House for 1 stock exchange? I am thinking, "Boy, and a veterinarian in business to­ minute and to revise and extend his re­ somebody was not thinking too much gether. Their slogan is, "Either way, marks.) over there. It could have been a 12-cent you get your pet back." Mr. ENGEL. Mr. Speaker, I rise stamp, it could have been a 50-cent The fact is, Mr. Speaker, our Senate today in support of President Clinton's stamp." When I saw it, I thought it was counterparts are talking about a lot of jobs bill. This bill is designed to put a commemorative of the Depression. barnyard animals, but I hope that the unemployed Americans back to work, House will receive back a measure that care for our children, and create a is alive and viable, that we can respond long-term plan to ensure a healthy and URGING THE FBI TO CLOSE THE to, and that will serve the needs of the growing economy for years to come. INVESTIGATION OF THE POLICE people we represent. What is really The American people have spoken, re­ CHIEF OF SAXONBURG, PA needed is not more gridlock, not more pudiating 12 years of Republican poli­ (Mr. KLINK asked and was given per­ hot air and rhetoric nor more filibus­ cies that established weapon systems mission to address the House for 1 ters but some action on the problems over health care, tax breaks for the minute and to revise and extend his re­ that affect people. rich over education for the poor, and marks.) We will have differences of opinion, maintaining the status quo versus a Mr. KLINK. Mr. Speaker, I rise today but I hope we can move, and move for­ real and positive change in the prior­ because of something that jarred a ward to address the problems of our ities and direction of our country. memory during the period of time I Nation rather than seek to stymie President Clinton has given Congress was home over the Easter recess. I progress; let's vote in the Senate and the opportunity to provide real relief walked in a local police station back House and let the people's voice be to those who suffered the most during home and saw a wanted poster on the heard. April 21, 1993 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD-HOUSE 8015 ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER back. This is to remind people to re­ Moore Thurmond National Organ and Tissue PRO TEMPORE member not to forget how much they Donor Awareness Week'.''. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Once can give by simply signing the back of The title amendment was agreed to. again, the Chair would caution Mem­ those drivers' licenses. And it is a great A motion to reconsider was laid on bers to please avoid critical references privilege to be able to contribute much the table. to Members of the other body. by sacrificing little. That is what it is about, and I thank the gentleman from Maryland [Mr. ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER VACATION OF PROCEEDINGS IN WYNN] for making this unanimous-con­ PRO TEMPORE AND RECONSIDERATION OF SEN­ sent request, and I thank the gen­ The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu­ ATE JOINT RESOLUTION 66, NA­ tleman from Indiana [Mr. BURTON] for ant to clause 5, rule I, the Chair will TIONAL ORGAN AND TISSUE sponsoring this legislation. now put the question on each motion DONOR AWARENESS WEEK Mr. BURTON of Indiana. Further re­ to suspend the rules on which further Mr. WYNN. Mr. Speaker, I ask unani­ serving the right to object, Mr. Speak­ procf.'}edings were postponed on Tues­ mous consent to vacate the proceed­ er, I just want to say that the reason I day, April 20, 1993, in the order in ings whereby Senate Joint Resolution personally asked for this yesterday was which that motion was entertained. 66 passed the House yesterday, and I to try to urge all Americans to sign the Votes will be taken in the following ask unanimous consent that the Com­ backs of their drivers' licenses, as the order: mittee on Post Office and Civil Service gentleman from Indiana [Mr. JACOBS] H.R. 328, by the yeas and nays; and be discharged from further consider­ just mentioned, and also to make sure H.R. 38, by the yeas and nays. ation of the Senate joint resolution that they honor Nancy Moore Thur­ The Chair will reduce to 5 minutes (S.J .. Res. 66) to designate the weeks mond by adding her name to this legis­ the time for any electronic vote after beginning April 18, 1993, and April 17, lation. the first such vote in this series. 1994, each as "National Organ and Tis­ Mr. Speaker, I withdraw my reserva­ sue Donor Awareness Week," and ask tion of objection. for its immediate consideration. The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. CONVEYING CERTAIN LANDS TO The Clerk read the title of the Senate CHAPMAN). Is there objection to the re­ TAOS, NM joint resolution. quest of the gentleman from Maryland? The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there There was no objection. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The un­ objection to the request of the gen­ The Clerk read the Senate joint reso­ finished business is the question of sus­ tleman from Maryland? lution, as follows: pending the rules and passing the bill, 328, Mr. BURTON of Indiana. Mr. Speak­ S.J. RES. 66 H.R. as amended. er, reserving the right to object, yes­ Whereas a new patient is added to the na­ The Clerk read the title of the bill. terday one of the things that we re­ tional patient waiting list for an organ The SPEAKER pro tempore. The quested but was ruled out of order be­ transplant every 20 minutes; question is on the motion offered by cause the sponsor was not on the floor Whereas thousands of lives are saved or the gentleman from Minnesota [Mr. was that we change the name from the significantly improved annually by organ VENTO] that the House suspend the and tissue transplantation; and rules and pass the bill, H.R. 328, as National Organ and Tissue Donor Whereas increasing the number of trans­ Awareness Week to the Nancy Moore amended, on which the yeas and nays plantable organs and tissues would save are ordered. Thurmond National Organ and Tissue American taxpayers millions of dollars: Now, Donor Awareness Week, in honor of therefore, be it The vote was taken by electronic de­ Nancy Moore Thurmond, the daughter Resolved by the Senate and House of Rep­ vice, and there were-yeas 420, nays 0, of Senator STROM THURMOND, who was, resentatives of the United States of America in not voting 11, as follows: unfortunately, killed in an automobile Congress assembled, That the weeks beginning [Roll No. 140) April 18, 1993, and April 17, 1994, are each des­ YEAs-420 accident a week or so ago. She served ignated "National Organ and Tissue Donor as an example of what we all ought to Awareness Week", and the President is au­ Abercrombie Boucher Cramer be doing in trying to help other human Ackerman Brewster Crane thorized and requested to issue a proclama­ Allard Brooks Crapo beings in this country, in that she do­ tion calling upon the people of the United Andrews (ME) Browder Danner nated her vital organs to help save States to observe such weeks with appro­ Andrews (NJ) Brown (CA) Darden other people's lives. priate programs, ceremonies, and activities. Andrews (TX) Brown (FL) de la Garza AMENDMENT OFFERED BY MR. WYNN Applegate Brown (OH) Deal D 1530 Archer Bryant De Fazio Mr. WYNN. Mr. President, I offer an Armey Bunning De Lauro Yesterday we were ruled out of order, amendment. Bacchus (FL) Burton De Lay and today, for purposes of amending The Clerk read as follows: Bachus (AL) Buyer Dellums the resolution, it has been brought Baesler Byrne Derrick Amendment offered by Mr. WYNN: Page 1, Baker (CA) Callahan Deutsch back to the floor. lines 4-5, strike "National Organ and Tissue Baker (LA) Calvert Diaz-Balart Mr. Speaker, under my reservation of Donor Awareness Week" and insert "Nancy Ballenger Camp Dickey objection, I yield to the gentleman Moore Thurmond National Organ and Tissue Barcia Canady Dicks from Indiana [Mr. JACOBS], the primary Donor Awareness Week". Barlow Cantwell Dingell Barrett (NE) Cardin Dixon sponsor of this joint resolution. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Barrett (WI) Carr Dooley Mr. JACOBS. Mr. Speaker, I thank question is on the amendment offered Bartlett Castle Doolittle the gentleman for yielding, and cer­ by the gentleman from Maryland [Mr. Bateman Chapman Dornan tainly have no objection. Ms. Thur­ Becerra Clayton Dreier WYNN]. Beilenson Clement Duncan mond did a noble thing, not a difficult The amendment was agreed to. Bentley Clinger Dunn thing, but a thing that many Ameri­ The Senate joint resolution was or­ Bereuter Clyburn Durbin cans forget to do, and that is when she Berman Coble Edwards (CA) dered to be read a third time, was read Bevill Coleman Edwards (TX) secured her driver's license she did sign the third time, and passed. Bil bray Collins (GA) Emerson the donation reverse side of it. The TITLE AMENDMENT OFFERED BY MR. WYNN Bilirakis Collins (IL) Engel tragic death of this young woman may Mr. WYNN. Mr. Speaker, I offer an Bishop Collins (Ml) . English (AZ) have one bright side, and that is con­ Blackwell Combest English (OK) amendment to the title. Bliley Condit Eshoo tinuing life for somebody else. ·rhe Clerk read as follows: Blute Conyers Evans I think this may be one of the few Title amendment offered by Mr. WYNN: Boehlert Cooper Everett commemoratives that Congress has Boehner Coppersmith Ewing Amend the title so as to read: "Joint resolu­ Bonilla Costello Fawell ever passed that will actually have an tion to designate the weeks beginning April Boni or Cox Fazio effect. This is not to pat people on the 18, 1993, and April 17, 1994, each as 'Nancy Borski Coyne Fields (LA) 8016 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD-HOUSE April 21, 1993 Filner Lancaster Pryce (OH) Washington Williams Yates Castle Horn Obey Fingerhut Lantos Quinn Waters Wilson Young (AK) Chapman Houghton Olver Fish LaRocco Rahall Watt Wise Young (FL) Clayton Hoyer Ortiz Flake Laughlin Ramstad Waxman Wolf Zeliff Clinger Hughes Orton Foglietta Lazio Rangel Weldon Woolsey Zimmer Clyburn Hutto Oxley Ford (Ml) Leach Ravenel Wheat Wyden Coleman Hyde Pallone Ford (TN) Lehman Reed Whitten Wynn Collins (IL) Inglis Parker Fowler Levin Regula Collins (MI) lnhofe Pastor Frank (MA) Levy Reynolds NAYS-0 Combest Ins lee Paxon Franks (CT) Lewis (CA) Richardson NOT VOTING-11 Condit Jacobs Payne (NJ) Franks (NJ) Lewis (FL) Ridge Conyers Jefferson Payne (VA) Quillen Frost Lewis (GA) Roberts Barton Hefner Cooper Johnson (CT) Pelosi Henry Furse Lightfoot Roemer Clay Sisisky Coppersmith Johnson (GA) Peterson (FL) Gallegly Linder Rogers Cunningham Hunter Walsh Costello Johnson (SD) Peterson (MN) Gallo Lipinski Rohrabacher Fields (TX) Owens Cox Johnson, E.B. Petri Gejdenson Livingston Ros-Lehtinen Coyne Johnston Pickett Gekas Lloyd Rose D 1552 Cramer Kanjorski Pickle Gephardt Long Rostenkowski Messrs. GRANDY, HILLIARD, and Danner Kaptur Pomeroy Geren Lowey Roth Darden Kasi ch Porter Gibbons Machtley Roukerna YOUNG of Alaska changed their vote de la Garza Kennedy Poshard Gilchrest Maloney Rowland from "nay" to "yea." Deal Kennelly Price (NC) Gillmor Mann Roybal-Allard So (two-thirds having voted in favor De Fazio Kil dee Pryce (OH) Gilman Manton Royce De Lauro Kirn Quinn Gingrich Manzullo Rush thereoO the rules were suspended and Dell urns King Rahall Glickman Margolies- Sabo the bill, as amended, was passed. Derrick Kingston Rangel Gonzalez Mezvinsky Sanders The result of the vote was announced Deutsch Kleczka Ravenel Goodlatte Markey Sangrneister as above recorded. Diaz-Balart Klein Reed Goodling Martinez Santorum Dickey Klink Regula Gordon Matsui Sarpalius A motion to reconsider was laid on Dicks Klug Reynolds Goss Mazzo Ii Sawyer the table. Dingell Kolbe Richardson Grams McCandless Saxton Dixon Kopetski Ridge Grandy McC!oskey Schaefer Dooley Kreidler Roberts Green McColl um Schenk Dreier LaFalce Roemer Greenwood McCrery Schiff ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER Durbin Lambert Rogers Gunderson Mccurdy Schroeder PRO TEMPORE Edwards (CA) Lancaster Ros-Lehtinen Gutierrez McDade Schumer Edwards (TX) Lantos Rose Hall(OH) McDermott Scott The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. Emerson LaRocco Rostenkowski Hall (TX) McHale Sensenbrenner CHAPMAN). Pursuant to the provisions Engel Laughlin Roth Hamburg McHugh Serrano of clause 5 of rule I, the Chair an­ English (AZ) Lazio Roukerna Hamilton Mcinnis Sharp English (OK) Leach Rowland Hancock McKeon Shaw nounced that he will reduce to a mini­ Eshoo Lehman Roybal-Allard Hansen McKinney Shays mum of 5 minutes the period of time Evans Levin Rush Harman McMillan Shepherd within which a vote by electronic de­ Ewing Levy Sabo Hastert McNulty Shuster Fawell Lewis (CA) Sanders Hastings Meehan Skaggs vice will be taken on the additional Fazio Lewis (GA) Sangrneister Hayes Meek Skeen motion to suspend the rules on which Fields (LA) Linder Santorum Hefley Menendez Skelton the Chair has postponed further pro­ Filner Lipinski Sarpalius Herger Meyers Slattery ceedings. Fingerhut Livingston Sawyer Hilliard Mfume Slaughter Fish Long Saxton Hinchey Mica Smith (IA) Flake Lowey Schenk Hoagland Michel Smith (MI) Foglietta Machtley Schiff Hobson Miller (CA) Smith (NJ) JEMEZ NATIONAL RECREATION Ford (MI) Maloney Schroeder Hochbrueckner Miller (FL) Smith (OR) AREA Ford (TN) Mann Schumer Hoekstra Mineta Smith (TX) Fowler Manton Scott Hoke Minge Sn owe The SPEAKER pro tempore. The un­ Frank (MA) Margolies- Serrano Holden Mink Solomon finished business is the question of sus­ Franks (CT) Mezvinsky Sharp Horn Moakley Spence Franks (NJ) Markey Shaw Houghton Molinari Spratt pending the rules and passing the bill, Frost Martinez Shays Hoyer Mollohan Stark H.R. 38, as amended. Furse Matsui Shepherd Huffington Montgomery Stearns The Clerk read the title of the bill. Gallegly Mazzoli Shuster Hughes Moorhead Stenholm Gallo McCandless Skaggs Hutchinson Moran Stokes The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Gejdenson McCloskey Skeen Hutto Morella Strickland question is on the motion offered by Gephardt McColl um Skelton Hyde Murphy Studds the gentleman from Minnesota [Mr. Geren McCrery Slattery Inglis Murtha Stump VENTO] that the House suspend the Gibbons Mccurdy Slaughter Inhofe Myers Stupak Gilchrest McDade Smith (IA) Inslee Nadler Sundquist rules and pass the bill, H.R. 38, as Gillmor McDermott Smith (NJ) Is took Natcher Swett amended, on which the yeas and nays Gilman McHale Smith (OR) Jacobs Neal (MA) Swift are ordered. Gingrich McHugh Smith (TX) Jefferson Neal (NC) Synar Glickman Mclnnis Sn owe Johnson (CT) Nussle Talent The Chair would remind Members of Gonzalez McKinney Solomon Johnson (GA) Oberstar Tarin er the House that this is a 5-minute vote. Goodlatte McMillan Spence Johnson (SD) Obey Tauzin The vote was taken by electronic de­ Gordon McNulty Spratt Johnson, E. B. Olver Taylor (MS) vice, and there were-yeas 363, nays 57, Goss Meehan Stark Johnson, Sam Ortiz Taylor (NC) Grams Meek Stokes Johnston Orton Tejeda not voting 11, as follows: Grandy Menendez Strickland Kanjorski Oxley Thomas (CA) [Roll No. 141) Green Meyers Studds Kaptur Packard Thomas (WY) Greenwood Mfurne Stupak Kasi ch Pallone Thompson YEAS-363 Gunderson Miller (CA) Sundquist Kennedy Parker Thornton Abercrombie Becerra Boucher Gutierrez Mineta Swett Kennelly Pastor Thurman Ackerman Beilenson Brewster Hall (OH) Minge Swift Kildee Paxon Torkildsen Andrews (ME) Bentley Brooks Hamburg Mink Synar Kirn Payne (NJ) Torres Andrews (NJ) Bereuter Browder Hamilton Moakley Talent King Payne (VA) Torricelli Andrews (TX) Berman Brown (CA) Hansen Molinari Tauzin Kingston Pelosi Towns Applegate Bevill Brown (FL) Harman Mollohan Taylor (MS) K!eczka Penny Traficant Archer Bil bray Brown (OH) Hastings Montgomery Tejeda Klein Peterson (FL) Tucker Armey Bilirakis Bryant Hayes Moran Thomas (CA) Klink Peterson (MN) Unsoeld Bacchus (FL) Bishop Bunning Hefley Morella Thomas (WY) Klug Petri Upton Bachus (AL) Blackwell Byrne Herger Murphy Thompson Knollenberg Pickett Valentine Baesler Bliley Callahan Hilliard Murtha Thornton Kolbe Pickle Velazquez Baker (LA) Blute Calvert Hinchey Nadler Thurman Kopetski Pombo Vento Barcia Boehlert Camp Hoagland Natcher Torkildsen Kreidler Pomeroy Visclosky Barlow Boehner Canady Hobson Neal (MA) Torres Ky! Porter Volkmer Barrett (NE) Bonilla Cantwell Hoch brueckner Neal (NC) Torricelli LaFalce Poshard Vucanovich Barrett (WI) Boni or Cardin Hoke Nussle Towns Lambert Price (NC) Walker Bateman Borski Carr Holden Oberstar Traficant April 21, 1993 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD-HOUSE 8017 Tucker Waters Wolf program is for the balance of the day but they gave us their word that they Unsoeld Wa tt Woo lsey would take it under consideration and, Upton Waxman Wyden or the balance of the week. Valent ine Weldon Wynn Mr. HOYER. Mr. Speaker, will the in consultation with the gentleman Velazquez Wheat Ya tes gentleman yield? from Texas [Mr. STENHOLM] and other Vento Whitten Young (FL) Mr. MICHEL. Mr. Speaker, I yield to Democrat leadership, that they would Visclosky Williams Zimmer Volkmer Wilson the distinguished gentleman from get back to us and see if we could not Washingt on Wise Maryland. resolve this in some way so that we Mr. HOYER. Mr. Speaker, I am glad NAYS-57 could debate this under a fair process to have the distinguished minority that would allow you and other Mem­ Allard Hall (TX) Myers Ba ker (CA) Hancock Packa rd leader yield to me. bers the right to have a fair vote on Ballenger Hast ert Penny Mr. Speaker, we are hoping still to this issue. Bartlett Hoekstra Pombo take action tomorrow, hopefully, on So, Mr. Speaker, I just want to en­ Burton Huffington Ramstad the stimulus package should it move lighten the membership, and hopefully Buyer Hutchinson Rohrabacher Clement Is took Royce over to this body. We are hopeful that we will be getting some word bac,k in Coble Johnson, Sam Schaefer that will occur. We are also, perhaps, the very near future on it. Collins (GA ) Knollenberg Sensenbrenner waiting on other legislation that might Mr. MICHEL. Mr. Speaker, I do ap­ Crane Ky! Smith (MI) Cra po Lewis (FL) Stearns move, but at this point in time we are preciate the efforts which the gen­ De Lay Lightfoot Stenholm waiting on the stimulus package, the tleman from New York [Mr. SOLOMON] Doolittle Lloyd Stump jobs bill, that we are hopeful will move. has extended in our behalf on that and Dornan Manzullo Tanner Mr. MICHEL. Mr. Speaker, there was Duncan McKeon Taylor (NC) hope that his efforts will not come to Dunn Mica Vucanovich some discussion with respect to time of naught. Everett Mi chel Walker convening tomorrow because of the May I inquire of the distinguished Gekas Miller (FL) Young (AK) dedication of the Holocaust Museum. gentleman from Maryland [Mr. HOYER] Goodling Moorhead Zeliff Has that been agreed to? I know there whether or not this concludes now NOT VOTING-11 were intercessions made. business for the day? Barton Hefner Quillen Mr. HOYER. Mr. Speaker, it would be Mr. HOYER. Mr. Speaker, we have a Clay Henry Sisisky my intention, after the gentleman commemorative that will be coming up Cunningham Hunter Walsh from Illinois [Mr. MICHEL] yields back, Fields (TX) Owens now. I do not think we expect to vote to ask for unanimous consent that we on it, but there will be additional busi­ D 1611 convene tomorrow at 1 o'clock. How­ ness. Mr. HASTERT changed his vote from ever, Mr. Speaker, that will be on the Mr. MICHEL. Is that the extent of "yea" to " nay." assumption that we will roll any votes, the official business? So (two-thirds having voted in favor journal votes, that are requested until Mr. HOYER. The gentleman is cor­ thereof) the rules were suspended, and the end of the session. What we are rect. the bill, as amended, was passed. hopeful that will occur and what we ex­ Mr. MICHEL. Mr. Speaker, I thank The result of the vote was announced pect to occur is that we give Members the distinguished gentleman from as above recorded. the opportunity to attend the Holo­ Maryland [Mr. HOYER]. A motion to reconsider was laid on caust Memorial dedication without the table. having to break in, and so we would ex­ pect to have no votes before 2 o'clock, HOUR OF MEETING ON TOMORROW al though we would like to go in to ses­ Mr. HOYER. Mr. Speaker, I ask PERSONAL EXPLANATION sion at 1 o'clock to have 1-minutes and unanimous consent that when the such other business as we can carry on. House adjourns today it adjourn to Mr. CUNNINGHAM. Mr. Speaker, this after­ Mr. MICHEL. Mr. Speaker, I thank meet at 1 p.m. on tomorrow. noon I was unavoidably detained in a meeting the distinguished gentleman from The SPEAKER pro tempo re (Mr. with the Base Closure Commission and Maryland. WATT). Is there objection to the re­ missed two roll call votes. Had I been present, Mr. SOLOMON. Mr. Speaker, will the quest of the gentleman from Maryland? I would have voted "aye" on H.R. 328 and gentleman yield? There was no objection. "no" on H.R. 38. Mr. MICHEL. I yield to the gen­ tleman from New York. JEWISH HERITAGE WEEK REPORT ON RESOLUTION WAIVING Mr. SOLOMON. Mr. Speaker, we just Mr. WYNN. Mr. Speaker, I ask unani­ A REQUIREMENT OF RULE XI had a meeting in the Committee on WITH RESPECT TO CONSIDER­ Rules upstairs which put out a rule mous consent that the Committee on Post Office and Civil Service be dis­ ATION OF CERTAIN RESOLU­ which will waive the two-thirds rule to charged from further consideration of TIONS bring up the stimulus package hope­ fully tomorrow. But we also had a col­ the Senate joint resolution (S.J. Res. Mr. MOAKLEY, from the Committee loquy concerning the expedited rescis­ 30) to designate the weeks of April 25 on Rules, submitted a privileged report sion bill which has been laying on the through May 2, 1993, and April 10 (Rept. No. 103-Bl) on the resolution (H. House floor here for some time now, through 17, 1994, as Jewish Heritage Res. 153) waiving a requirement of and, as the gentleman knows, the bill Week, and ask for its immediate con­ clause 4(b) of rule XI with respect to has been pulled, the rule has been sideration. consideration of certain resolutions re­ pulled, again. We did make an attempt The Clerk read the title of the Senate ported from the Committee on Rules, upstairs and had a colloquy with the joint resolution. which was referred to the House Cal­ Members on the other side of the aisle The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there endar and ordered to be printed. to discuss the possibility of bringing objection to the request of the gen­ this expedited rescission bill to the tleman from Maryland? floor under an open rule process, and, Mrs. MORELLA. Mr. Speaker, reserv­ LEGISLATIVE PROGRAM Mr. Leader, making your amendment ing the right to object, I yield to the (Mr. MICHEL asked and was given in order to the base text of the bill that gentleman from New York [Mr. GIL­ permission to address the House for 1 deals with targeted tax provisions. I MAN] who is the prime sponsor of this minute.) must say that the majority leadership, legislation. Mr. MICHEL. Mr. Speaker, I have the gentleman from Massachusetts Mr. GILMAN. Mr. Speaker, I am asked to proceed for 1 minute that I [Mr. MOAKLEY], and the other Members pleased to have this opportunity to ad­ might inquire of the acting majority were willing to listen to us. We did not vocate legislation I have sponsored leader, or caucus chairman, what the press to have that rule made in order, commemorating Jewish Heritage 69--059 0-97 Vol. 139 (Pt. 6) 20 8018 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD-HOUSE April 21, 1993 Week. House Joint Resolution 126 rec­ over, Jerusalem Day, Israel Independ­ Whereas the months of April and May con­ ognizes the rich culture, heritage, and ence Day, the anniversary of the War­ tain events of major significance in the Jew­ traditions of Jewish Americans, and saw ghetto uprising, which commenced ish calendar, including Passover, in 1993, the notes the many contributions made by 50 years ago last Monday, and the Hol­ fiftieth anniversary of the Warsaw Ghetto Uprising and the opening of the Holocaust Jewish Americans in this Nation. And I ocaust Memorial date all occurred dur­ Memorial Museum in Washington, DC, Holo­ would like to thank the distinguished ing these months. caust Memorial Day, and Jerusalem Day; chairman of the Post Office and Civil House Joint Resolution 126, which we Whereas the Congress recognizes that an Service Subcommittee, the gentleman have before us now, presents a unique understanding of the heritage of all ethnic from Ohio [Mr. SAWYER] , and the rank­ opportunity to foster a renewed appre­ groups in the Nation contributes to the ing member, the gentleman from Wis­ ciation for the rich traditions, herit­ unity of this Nation; and consin [Mr. PETRI] for bringing this age, and culture of the Jewish people Whereas understanding among ethnic matter to the floor at this time, and as well as the contributions of the groups in this Nation may be advanced fur­ ther through and appreciation of the culture, the many Members of Congress who American Jewish community to our history, and traditions of the Jewish commu­ joined my colleague, the gentleman Nation and our society. With this des­ nity and the contributions of the Jewish peo­ from New York [Mr. NADLER], and me ignation, Congress can continue to pro­ ple to this Nation: Now, therefore, be it in supporting this measure. mote intergroup understanding and the Resolved by the Senate and House of Rep­ This legislation designates April 25 principles of brotherhood and can join resentatives of the United States of America in through May 2, 1993, and April 10 in further opposition to anti-Semitism Congress assembled, That, the weeks of April through April 17, 1994, as Jewish Herit­ and nazism in all forms. 25 through May 2, 1993, and April 10 through age Week, noting in particular the This year the 50th anniversary of the 17 , 1994, are designated as " Jewish Heritage Week", and the President is authorized and celebration of Israel's Independence Warsaw ghetto uprising is commemo­ requested to issue a proclamation calling Day during these periods. The months rated and the long-awaited Holocaust upon the people of the United States, depart­ of April and May are of particular sig­ Memorial Museum will open tomorrow ments and agencies of State and local gov­ nificance in the Jewish calendar, in in a ceremony at the Mall. ernments, and interested organizations to which the ancient celebration of Pass­ Mr. Speaker, it is, therefore, entirely observe such a week with appropriate cere­ over as well as other dates of impor­ fitting and appropriate that we des­ monies, activities, and programs. tance take place. ignate the weeks of April 25 through The Senate joint resolution was or­ Tomorrow, the long awaited Holo­ May 2, 1993, and April 10 through April dered to be read a third time, was read caust Memorial Museum will be dedi­ 17, 1994, as Jewish Heritage Week, and the third time, and passed, and a mo­ cated near the Mall here in Washing­ I urge all my colleagues to join us in tion to reconsider was laid on the ton, DC, with President Clinton and this effort. table. numerous foreign dignitaries in attend­ Mrs. MORELLA. Mr. Speaker, con­ ance. Creation of the museum, funded tinuing to reserve my right to object, I entirely by the private section, has am proud to be a cosponsor of legisla­ GENERAL LEAVE evolved over more than a decade, and tion establishing April 25 through May Mr. WYNN. Mr. Speaker, I ask unani­ construction is now complete. 2, 1993, and April 10 through April 17, mous consent that all Members may Jewish Heritage Week commemo­ 1994, as Jewish Heritage Week. have 5 legislative days in which to re­ rates the 50th anniversary of the War­ Today's action is especially timely, vise and extend their remarks on the saw Ghetto Uprising, in which so many in view of the increased attention Senate joint resolution just considered valiant men and women courageously given recently to Jews and Jewish and passed. deterred the Nazi's liquidation of the Americans because of the opening of The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there Warsaw ghetto. Despite insurmount­ the Holocaust Memorial Museum and objection to the request of the gen­ able odds, the Jews of the Warsaw observances surrounding the 50th anni­ tleman from Maryland? ghetto were able to hold off these versary of the Warsaw ghetto uprising. There was no objection. forces of evil for several weeks. Their In addition, this week has been estab­ lished during the spring season to coin­ courage in the face of such evil is most NATIONAL ARBOR DAY deserving of special recognition. In­ cide with Passover, the 8-day holiday deed, the theme of Jewish Heritage celebrating the emancipation of Jewish Mr. WYNN. Mr. Speaker, I ask unani­ Week this year is the anniversary of slaves in Pharaoh's Egypt, and Israeli mous consent that the Cammi ttee on that uprising. Independence Day. Post Office and Civil Service be dis­ It is troubling that we continue to Jewish Americans have made out­ charged from further consideration of witness anti-Semitism and violence standing contributions to American the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 127) to against foreigners in various parts of science, law, politics, music, and other authorize the President to proclaim Europe. Such activities have no place activities. The people of this Nation the last Friday of April 1993 as Na­ in the United States. Commemoration are indebted to such outstanding citi­ tional Arbor Day, and ask for its im­ of Jewish Heritage Week places Con­ zens as Albert Einstein, Benny Good­ mediate consideration. gress and the American people squarely man, Supreme Court Justice Louis The Clerk read the title of the joint on the side of tolerance, brotherhood, Brandeis, Hank Greenberg, and many resolution. and int ergroup understanding. other Jewish Amer ica ns who have had The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there Accordingly, Mr. Speaker , I urge our a posit ive impact on the development objection to the request of the gen­ colleagues' support of House Joint Res­ of our culture and society. t leman from Maryland? olution 126 , and request its immedia te Mr. Speaker, I am pleased t o cospon­ Mrs. MORELLA. Mr. Speaker, reserv­ consideration. sor this legislation for the observance ing the r ight t o object , t he minority of Jewish Her it age Week, and I with­ has no objection t o this request, and I D 1620 draw my reservation of object ion. withdraw my reservation of objection. Mrs. MORELLA. Mr. Speaker, con­ The SPEAKER pr o tempore. (Mr. The SP EAKER pr o tempor e. Is t here tinuing to reserve the righ t to object, I WATT). Is t h ere objection to the re­ objection t o the request of the gen­ now yield to a major cosponsor of the quest of th e gentleman from Maryland? tleman from Maryland? legislation, the gentleman from New There was no objection. There was n o objection .. York [Mr. NADLER] . The Clerk read the Senate joint reso­ The Clerk read the joint resolution, Mr. NADLER. Mr. Speaker, the lution, as follows: as follows: spr ing months are t raditionally of S.J. RES. 30 H .J. RES. 127 great impor t ance t o the American J ew­ Whereas April 26, 1993, and April 14, 1994 , Resolved by the Senate and House of Rep­ ish com munity. Several religious and mark the forty-fifth and forty-sixth anniver­ resentatives of the United States of America in cultural events, including the Pass- saries of t he founding of the State of Israel; Congress assembled, That the P residen t is April 21, 1993 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD-HOUSE 8019 hereby authorized and requested to issue a The deferral affects the Department of chaeological sites. The bill would also ensure proclamation designating the last Friday of Heal th and Human Services. The de­ that Native American religious and cultural April 1993 as "National Arbor Day" and call­ tails of the proposed rescission and the practices are preserved. In addition, it is im­ ing upon the people of the United States to portant to note that our efforts will still observe such a day with appropriate cere­ revised deferral are contained in the allow for traditional multiple uses of the monies and activities. attached reports. land, including grazing, hunting, and fishing. WILLIAM J. CLINTON. The joint resolution was ordered to Passing H.R. 38 is an important step in our THE WHITE HOUSE, April 20, 1993. continuing efforts to protect this precious be engrossed and read a third time, was resource of the State. Hearings will be held read the third time, and passed, and a before the Senate Energy and Natural Re­ motion to reconsider was laid on the VOTE FOR JEMEZ NATIONAL sources Committee, and we ask for your sup­ table. RECREATION AREA port today in the House in moving our ef­ forts forward. (Mr. RICHARDSON asked and was Sincerely, GENERAL LEA VE given permission to address the House JEFF BINGAMAN, Mr. WYNN. Mr. Speaker, I ask unani­ for 1 minute and to revise and extend PETE V. DOMENIC!, mous consent that all Members may his remarks and include extraneous BILL RICHARDSON, have 5 legislative days in which to re­ matter.) STEVE SCHIFF, vise and extend their remarks on the Mr. RICHARDSON. Mr. Speaker, JOE SKEEN. joint resolution just considered and today, the House will vote on H.R. 38, passed. legislation to establish the Jemez Na­ THE ECONOMIC IMPACT OF THE The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there tional Recreation Area in northern G-17 objection to the request of the gen­ New Mexico. (Mr. HORN asked and was given per­ tleman from Maryland? Efforts to pass this legislation are bi­ There was no ob]ection. mission to address the House for 1 partisan. I worked in the House to get minute and to revise and extend his re­ this measure passed last year before marks and include extraneous matter.) COMMUNICATION FROM THE adjournment and have worked closely Mr. HORN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today CLERK OF THE HOUSE with Senators BINGAMAN and DOMENIC! to commend to your -attention a letter to pass a Jemez bill that has the sup­ sent to me by Mr. Richard Rios, the The SPEAKER pro tempore laid be­ port of the entire New Mexico delega­ fore the House the following commu­ distinguished president of the Amal­ tion. This bill passed the House last gamated UAW Local 148, which rep­ nication from the Clerk of the House of year by a wide margin, and it deserves Representatives: resents the Long Beach unit of Douglas strong bipartisan support this year Aircraft Co. employees. I am, of course, WASHINGTON, DC, from the House. April 20, 1993. delighted that Secretary of Defense Hon. THOMAS s. FOLEY, The Jemez Mountains are one of the Aspin has recommended the building of The Speaker, most spectacular natural, biological, six G-17 aircraft for fiscal year 1994, U.S. House of Representatives, cultural, and recreational areas in the however, undoubtedly, some will want Washington, DC. Nation. It is considered one of the rich­ less. Mr. Rios points out that Congress DEAR MR. SPEAKER: Pursuant to the per­ est areas of biological diversity in the mission granted in Clause 5 of Rule III of the must consider all the ramifications of a Southwest, providing habitat for sev­ cancellation of the G-17 aircraft pro­ Rules of the U.S. House of Representatives, I eral Federal and State listed, threat­ have the honor to transmit a sealed envelope gram-specifically, that some 12,900 received from the White House on Tuesday, ened, endangered, and sensitive spe­ jobs and $1.15 billion in wages and ben­ April 20, 1993 at 4:18 p.m. and said to contain cies. For those who expressed concerns efits spread over the States of Califor­ a message from the President whereby he yesterday on the floor about this bill, I nia, Missouri, and Georgia, will be lost. transmits the fifth special message forward­ want to emphasize that H.R. 38 does Mr. Rios goes on to show that indirect ing one proposed rescission and one deferral not include language that will allow job losses could total 40,775 and $1.37 of budget authority for fiscal year 1993. the Forest Service to condemn land in With great respect, I am billion in wages; and third tier eco­ the Jemez.-current Forest Service pol­ nomic impact could affect 26,840 more Sincerely yours, icy will prevail in this regard. DONNALD K. ANDERSON, individuals and result in $2.91 billion in Clerk, House of Representatives. H.R. 38 has the support of Democrats lost wages. The total combined eco­ and Republicans in New Mexico, and it nomic impact, he says, would be 80,515 deserves the support of Democrats and lost jobs and $5.43 billion in lost wages. PROPOSED RESCISSION AND BUDG­ Republicans in the House. I urge my Of course, it is the duty of Congress ET AUTHORITY AND REVISED colleagues to vote "yes" on H.R. 38. to ensure that public funds are spent DEFERRAL OF BUDGET AUTHOR­ CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES, wisely, and the continuation of the G- ITY-MESSAGE FROM THE Washington, DC, April 21, 1993. 17 will certainly do just that. PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED DEAR COLLEAGUE: We are asking for your Mr. Rios' point is that even if dis­ STATES (H. DOC. NO. 69) support for legislation to establish the Jemez National Recreation Area in northern ciplinary action might be warranted The SPEAKER pro tempore laid be­ New Mexico. Today, the House will vote on against certain individuals in the Gov­ fore the House the following message H.R. 38, introduced by Congressman Bill ernment and the corporation, it should from the President of the United Richardson, and the Senate will shortly take not be.at the expense of the 110,000 plus States; which was read and, together up similar legislation introduced by Sen­ assemblers, diemakers, machinists, air­ with the accompanying papers, without ators Bingaman and Domenici. craft mechanics, aircraft electricians objection, referred to the Committee This bi-partisan effort is critical to protect and support personnel and subcontrac­ on Appropriations and ordered to be the unique and valuable Jemez Mountains of tors across America-working men and printed: New Mexico. During the 102nd Congress, both the House and Senate passed legislation to women whose only crime was to do To the Congress of the United States: protect the Jemez. Because time ran out last their jobs exceedingly well, collect In accordance with the Congressional year due to adjournment, we were unable to their pay, and pay their taxes. I com­ Budget and Impoundment Control Act complete this legislative effort. The protec­ mend Mr. Rios' letter to your atten- of 1974, I herewith report one proposed tion of these mountains remains one of New ti on. rescission in budget authority, totaling Mexico's top environmental priorities. AMALGAMATED UAW LOCAL 148, The Jemez area is now administered by the Lakewood, CA, April 12, 1993. $180.0 million, and one revised deferral Forest Service which has testified in favor of Hon. STEPHEN HORN, of budget authority, totaling $7.3 mil­ designation of this 57,000 acre tract as a Na­ 1023 Longworth Building, Washington, DC. lion. tional Recreation Area. Designation of the DEAR CONGRESSPERSON HORN: My organiza­ The proposed rescission affects the land will emphasize its recreational qualities tion joins you in your concern over what the Board for International Broadcasting. and allow for the protection of critical ar- media has called secretly advanced pay- 8020 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD-HOUSE April 21, 1993 ments by the U.S. Air Force to McDonnell Georgia (Macon) ...... ______2_5_0 minute and to revise and extend her re­ Douglas Corporation in developing the C-17 marks.) military transport aircraft. And, while dis­ Subtotal ...... 6,450 Mrs. MINK. Mr. Speaker, I rise today ciplinary action may be warranted against to join my colleagues of the congres­ high-ranking members of the Air Force and Estimated loss of manage- the corporation, we urge you not to penalize ment and support sional caucus for women's issues in in­ the thousands of hardworking Americans jobs: 1 troducing a comprehensive legislative whose livelihoods depend upon fulfillment of California ...... 5,200 package to address the inequities that the C-17 program. Missouri ...... 1,000 exist for girls and women in our edu­ Georgia ...... ______2_5_0 If the intent behind stopping this program cation system. is to punish corporate wrong-doers, consider Subtotal ...... 6,450 This bill, the Gender Equity in Edu­ those who are most likely to feel the sting of cation Act, is the result of a great deal your Congressional whip: the 110,000+ assem­ Total direct job losses, of collaboration and effort on the part 3 States ...... 12,900 blers, die-makers, machinists, aircraft me­ of many members of the caucus. As the chanics, aircraft electricians and support chair of the Economic and Educational personnel and subcontractors across · Amer­ Annual loss of direct wages 2 Equity Task Force of the caucus, ica-working men and women whose only by state: " crime" was to do their jobs, collect their California ...... $219,321,000 which had the responsibility of putting Missouri ...... 38,640,000 this legislation together, I would like pay, and pay their taxes. The following ta­ Georgia ...... 9,660,000 bles represent the numbers behind the trag­ ------to commend and thank all the Mem­ edy; but, for every number there is a single Subtotal ...... 267,621,000 bers and their staff who worked very parent, a blue-collar couple, a rehabilitated hard to develop the individual propos­ youth, a veteran or a recent college grad­ Estimated loss of manage- als included in this omnibus bill. uate-across-section of America that consid­ ment/support wages: 3 This is the first time the congres­ ers itself lucky to have a decent job at all. California ...... 253 ,564,000 Missouri ...... 44,673,000 sional caucus for women's issues has One final comment about these workers. Georgia ...... 11,168,000 developed a comprehensive legislative More than half the jobs lost will be skilled ------package to address the educational in­ labor in a variety of disciplines. Once lost, Subtotal ...... 309,405,000 they are almost irretrievable. After two equities girls and women face in our years, the number of skilled employees able school system. And I believe this co­ Total annual direct ordinated effort on the part of the cau­ to return if recalled is only one in twelve. wages lost, 3 States: 577 ,026,000 In closing, I refer you to document enti­ Total annual value of cus will move us forward in achieving tled, "Commercial Aircraft Operations Are benefits lost4 ...... 577 ,026 ,000 the goals and protections many of us In Decline; McDonnell Douglas Will Exit have been working toward for over two Business in the 1990's" by Loren B. Thomp­ Total annual direct decades. son, Ph.D., Head of the National Securities wages and benefits My involvement in this issue goes Studies Program at Georgetown University. lost ...... 1,150,000,000 back many years, and I am very ex­ Prepared in October, 1992. This study con­ cited about this renewed enthusiasm in cludes that, " It seems nearly inevitable that Indirect job losses by 5 the Congress, among education and MD will exit the commercial aircraft busi­ state: ness in the 1990's." I asked Dr. Thompson " if California ...... 36,400 women's groups, and in schools all Missouri ...... 3,500 across this Nation, to rid our education the cancellation of the C-17 program would Georgia ...... 875 move up his doom-date and threaten the ex­ ------system of the barriers girls and women istence the parent company as well?" His an­ Total ...... 40,775 face in striving for educational, eco­ swer, " Absolutely" ! nomic, and social equity. Chairman Conyers, at real jeopardy may Indirect annual wages lost During my previous tenure in the very well be the jobs of every McDonnell by state: Congress as a member of the Education Douglas employee: Some 88,000 in California, California ...... $1 ,219 ,400 and Labor Committee I helped to write Missouri, Georgia, Oklahoma, Ohio and Ar­ Missouri ...... 117 ,250 Georgia ...... 29,313 title IX of the Education Act Amend­ kansas, not to mention the hundreds of thou­ ------ments of 1972, which prohibits sex dis­ sands of subcontracting employees and third 3 State total ...... 1,370,000,000 crimination in all federally funded edu­ tier personnel whose staggering numbers are beyond my ability to calculate. cation programs. Third tier economic im­ Two years later the Congress passed Can the national economy support this pact: 6 the Women's Educational Equity Act, many more people on unemployment, wel­ 3 State total, additional fare and Medicaid? lost jobs: ...... 26,840 legislation I authored to develop pro­ Unemployed workers cannot buy Ford, 3 State total, additional grams which would assist local school Chrysler or General Motors products nor can lost wages ...... 2,910,000,000 districts in complying with the title IX they buy appliances and homes. Without NOTE.-Total Combined Economic Impact: 80,515 prohibition of discrimination against jobs, people cannot repair their homes nor lost jobs; $5,430,000,000 in lost wages . female students. can they pay the taxes so sorely needed to 1 Management and support positions are estimated Since its enactment title IX has at 1:1 with labor. fund the infrastructure and schools of this 2 Source: 1992 Payroll data for hourly employees. opened the doors of education oppor­ country. Without jobs, more people will be 3 Source: Above, modestly adjust ed (+15%) tunity to literally millions of girls and forced into bankruptcy and the banking and 4 Benefits, including Health Insurance, Dental In- women across the Nation. Title IX S&L problems will expand instead of con­ surance, Life Insurance and Disability Insurance , helped tear down inequitable admis­ tract. are equal in dollar value to direct wages. The loss of these will double the economic impact on their re­ sions policies, eliminate archaic dress I urge you to consider these workers and spective communities. codes, improve vocational education their families by reconsidering your proposal 5There are approxima tely 7 sub-tier contractor to suspend t he C-17 program. opportunities for women, reduce dis­ employees for every manufacturing employee at crimination against pregnant students Thank you for your attention. Douglas and there are more than 1,300 such contract Sincerely, firms in t he country. Job losses were calculated at and teen mothers, and combat sexual 50% of workforce, as Douglas is t he largest customer harassment in our schools. RICHARD RIOS, a t most of these firms. President. 6 Customarily calculated at 1.5 times the total of However, we still have a long way direct and indirect payroll fo r value of wages and to go. C- 17 military transport number of employees lost. A recent study published by the Direct job losses by Stat e American Association of University if progra m is canceled: Women Educational Foundation enti­ Ca lifornia (Long Beach/ INTRODUCTION OF THE GENDER tled "How Schools Shortchange Girls: Torrance/Huntington EQUITY IN EDUCATION ACT the AA UW Report,'' includes alarming Beach) ...... 5,200 (Mrs. MINK asked and was given per­ data about the discrimination of fe­ Missouri (St. Louis) ...... 1,000 mission to address the House for 1 males in our education system. April 21, 1993 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD-HOUSE 8021 This report, which surveys the re­ dress the discrimination that continues rials to advance educational equity. search that has been done in the area to exist in our schools. However, the most exciting initiative of educational equity for girls and In the 1970's WEEA was an extremely in the Women's Educational Equity women, concludes that: successful program, initiating hun­ Act of 1993 is a new program which will Teachers pay less attention to girls dreds of projects that resulted in valu­ actually give funds to school districts than boys; able research, curriculum development, and community organizations to imple­ Girls lag in mathematics and science and actual services in promoting edu­ ment equity programs for girls and scores, and even those who do well in cational equity for girls and women. In women within local schools systems. those subjects are not encouraged to 1976, its first year of operation, WEEA Many model equity programs have choose math and science careers; was funded at $6 million. By 1980 fund­ been developed over the last 15 years Sexual harassment of girls is increas­ ing levels rose to $10 million. and now is the time to assist schools ing in our schools; However, during the 1980's the and school districts in actually inte­ Some tests remain biased against Reagan and Bush administrations grating these programs into their edu­ girls, hurting their chances for scholar­ sought to eliminate WEEA and cur­ cational systems. ships and college admissions; tailed its productivity through severe Reform within the educational sys­ Textbooks still ignore or stereotype budget cuts. In fiscal year 1991 WEEA tem begins at the local level. And as we women; received only $500,000 for information seek to eliminate the discrimination, Girls learn almost nothing in school dissemination only, no new programs inequities and barriers that continue about many of their most pressing were funded. to prevent girls and women from problems like sexual abuse, discrimina­ Yet despite severe budget cuts and achieving educational, economic, and tion and depression; threats of elimination, WEEA has con­ social parity in this society, we must Vocational education programs con­ tinued to survive. We were able to in­ assure that schools all across this tinue to channel women into tradition­ crease its appropriation for fiscal year country implement and integrate into ally female-dominated jobs, which are 1992 and fiscal year 1993 to a modest $2 their curriculum, policies, goals, pro­ usually low-skilled and low-paying; and million for the continued development grams and activities, initiatives to Discrimination against females in of model equity programs. But so much achieve educational equity for women education-related sports activities is more is needed, as demonstrated in the and girls. endemic. AAUW report and in the legislative The Gender Equity in Education Act On April 18, 1972, almost 21 years ago proposals that have been developed by will help achieve this goal. I urge my to the day, I first introduced the Wom­ the caucus. colleagues to support this important en's Educational Equity Act to estab­ The Gender Equity in Education Act, legislation. It will determine the fu­ lish programs that would eliminate the signifies a renewal of our commitment ture success of our daughters, grand­ kind of discrimination and inequities to providing girls and women with eq­ daughters, and many generations to reported by AAUW and to educate our uitable opportunities at all levels of com~. children from the earliest moment pos­ education. sible that females and males are equal I am extremely excited about the in this society. fact that this omnibus package which 0 1630 In my statement on the introduction addresses many areas of need, begins of the bill I stated, "Among the most with the revitalization of the Women's VALUE ADDED TAX LOOMING ON critical problems in America today is Educational Equity Act. Title I, the LEGISLATIVE HORIZON our outmoded attitude concerning the Women's Educational Equity Act of The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a role of women in this society." 1993, recaptures the original intent of previous order of the House, the gen­ What deeply disturbs me is that WEEA through the establishment of an tleman from California [Mr. KIM] is today, over 20 years later, this state­ Office of Women's Equity, which will recognized for 5 minutes. ment is still true. Look at the evi­ promote and coordinate women's eq­ Mr. KIM. Mr. Speaker, looming on dence-the Tailhook scandal and the uity policies and programs and in all the legislative horizon is the value lack of immediate action by the Mili­ Federal education programs and of­ added tax for consumers. We hear and tary Establishment to reprimand the fices. read that it is under consideration by perpetrators in this incident, the Sen­ Many of the other legislative propos­ President Clinton. Is this the same ate Judiciary Committee's decision to als within the Gender Equity in Edu­ President Clinton who on February 19, ignore Professor Hill's sexual harass­ cation Act call for changes to existing at a town meeting in Ohio when asked ment allegations against Clarence programs and the establishment of new about a value added tax, said that he Thomas, the fact that women continue programs within the Department of was not contemplating the tax and to earn only 71 cents for every dollar Education to address the education that it shouldn't be necessary in the earned by a male colleague-the exam­ needs of girls and women. These in­ next 10 years if at all. What a confusing ples are endless. clude ini tia ti ves to address sexual har­ signal we get now from the White This is what we truly seek to eradi­ assment in our schools, provide teacher House. cate from our society, the notion that training on equity issues, improve Has he discussed this tax with the somehow women are second class citi­ girls' achievement in . math and leadership Democrats? zens. And that we continue to believe science, establish programs for preg­ Do they support it? that the process of eliminating inequi­ nant and parenting teens, provide co­ I'll tell you this. The people in my ties begins in our education system. ordinated social services within our district don't support it. We already The fact that we have not yet schools, provide child abuse education, have excessive sales taxes in Califor­ reached this goal is not due to the fail­ address inequities in athletic pro­ nia. We are taxed up to our ears and ure of title IX, but it is a reflection of grams, and improve data collection. this tax will only make life harder for the deterioration of Federal leadership The Office of Women's Equity will be consumers. What is so insidious about :in this area, the lack of title IX en­ charged with the responsibility of as­ the value added tax is the simple fact forcement over the last decade, and the sisting in the development and coordi­ that the consumer can't determine how pervasive nature of sex discrimination nation of these new initiatives within much the tax really is. All the in our educational institutions which the Department of Education through consumer will see is a .higher price in has allowed inequities to continue. technical assistance and other coordi­ the products he or she purchases. Peo­ The plight of Women's Educational nating functions. ple will blame business for the price. Equity Act over the last two decades The Office will also maintain the cur­ They will think the manufacturer is documents very well the change in rent WEEA grant program to develop benefiting from the inflated costs. In Federal priorities and the failure to ad- model programs, curricula, and mate- truth, we are going to make every sup- 8022 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD-HOUSE April 21, 1993 plier and manufacturer in America a Sentencing Alternative for Vocational Edu­ The answer is to adapt the Job Corps ap­ tax collector. The value added tax isn't cation and Training Act of 1993, to be better proach to the needs of youth with nonviolent like a straightforward sales tax. The known as the Youthsave Act of 1993. behavioral problems. H.R. 1760 would make consumer knows what the sales tax The purpose of this legislation is to establish that possible by establishing special Job costs on a product. The cost is on the up to 10 Job Corps Youthsave Centers around Corps Youthsave Centers which youth offend­ sales receipt or bill of sales. This tax the Nation for nonviolent youth offenders who ers could, with court approval, choose to enter won't show. All the consumers will are not eligible to enter regular Job Corps as an alternative to traditional sentencing op­ know is the product costs more. He or Centers. These Youthsave Centers shall serve tions. she will blame the manufacturer. Does as an alternative to incarceration and other The Youthsave Act of 1993 would authorize the President want a scapegoat? traditional sentencing options. $60 million in fiscal year 1994 for the design This is just like the energy tax bill H.R. 1760 is designed to build on the widely and construction of up to 10 Youthsave Cen­ that will come to the House. This tax recognized success of the Job Corps Program ters and such sums as are necessary in fiscal will be based on Btu's. Will consumers by creating separate Job Corps Youthsave years 1995-2004 to complete and operate the understand the Btu tax? Bills are paid Centers for youth who urgently need edu­ centers. The measure includes a 30-percent by kilowatt hours and cubic feet. cation, job training, counseling, and other matching requirement for States where There's nothing about Btu's on an elec­ services to help them avoid a lifetime of crime. Youthsave Centers are established. tric bill or a natural gas bill or a gallon Youthsave Centers will provide the disciplined Youthsave Centers shall be separate facili­ of gasoline. environment associated with boot camps, ties from regular Job Corps Centers, designed Mr. Speaker, these suggested tax in­ while offering participants the chance to obtain to provide an alternative sentencing option for creases by the President are confusing the skills necessary to succeed. youth convicted of nonviolent offenses. Job and insidious. What happened to his H.R. 1760 utilizes the Job Corps approach Corps Youthsave Centers will provide the pledge to the middle-class-the $30,000- because of its unparalleled record of success. comprehensive services available under the a-year family income? Job Corps is America's oldest, largest, and Job Corps Program and other special services Now we are hearing about value most comprehensive residential training and that the Secretary of Labor may deem appro­ added taxes and Btu taxes and income education program for unemployed and under­ priate. taxes and taxes on Social Security ben­ educated youth ages 16 to 24. Job Corps Mr. Speaker, Congress has already en­ efits. We are talking about deficit serves an estimated 62,000 new students dorsed the concept of opening up Job Corps stimulus packages that only create each year and has a 75-percent placement to troubled youth. Under section 433(A)(3) of summer jobs. We haven't yet seen sen­ rate of helping graduates obtain permanent the Job Training Partnership Act, the Sec­ sible tax policies that will create real employment, return to school, or enter the retary is authorized to undertake one or more jobs in the private sector. armed services. With strong bi-partisan sup­ pilot projects designed to involve youth who It is the opinion of many, Mr. Speak­ port, Job Corps has consistently returned have a history of behavioral problems in order er, that the tax plans discussed and put $1.46 for every $1.00 invested. to provide these youth with the education, job forth by this administration will lead President Clinton has made Job Corps an training, and counseling services that have to inflation, end the economic recovery important part of his investment plan by pro­ proved so successful among regular Job that is just beginning, and lead to viding funds in his fiscal year 1994 budget to Corps participants. The Youthsave Act of 1993 higher interest rates and more unem­ carry out the 50-50 plan-to serve 50 percent more youth by carefully investing in existing would build on that commitment. ployment. My State can't afford it. The annual costs of incarceration range as This administration knows that Job Corps Centers and systematically opening high as $36,000 per inmate and represent one taxes create new powers for govern­ 50 new Job Corps Centers over the next dec­ of the fastest growing expenses facing the ment, new domination of the American ade. I wholeheartedly endorse the 50-50 plan, States. Successful efforts to educate and train people, bigger bureaucracies, bigger and I congratulate the President for recogniz­ convicted youth could result in substantial cost and bigger government. ing the potential of this vital program. We aren't discussing spending cuts in I also want to make very clear that the savings in terms of reduced crime, incarcer­ this body. We are hearing about new Youthsave Act is designed to expand on the ation, and public assistance and in higher pay­ and bigger spending and new taxes to 50-50 plan rather than take funds away from roll tax revenues. In addition to helping youth pay for the new spending proposals. that fundamental effort. The funds my col­ who are in the most urgent need, we owe it The higher the taxes-the lower the leagues and I would seek for this measure to ourselves to make this wise investment in revenues. No nation on this Earth has would be in addition to the money needed to crime and misery prevention. ever taxed its way into prosperity. achieve the goals of the 50-50 plan. I am opti­ Mr. Speaker, I have joined many of my col­ Hasn't history taught this administra­ mistic that the growing awareness of Job leagues in endorsing the idea of enrolling cer­ tion anything? Corps' potential will make it possible to sup­ tain troubled youth who break the law in boot Mr. Speaker, I hope this House will port the Youthsave Act and other efforts to uti­ camps designed to discipline them and, in reject these tax increases and dedicate lize Job Corps' valuable concepts and re­ some cases, shock them into understanding its time and efforts toward responsible sources. that a lifetime of crime can be nasty, brutish, action. We need to cut these bureauc­ Eligibility requirements of the regular Job and short. racies rather than expand them, seri­ Corps Program, however, limit the participa­ But I believe we must do more. We must ously reduce the deficit through sen­ tion of youth with behavioral problems and provide these troubled youth with a tangible sible cuts, pass tax credit. to stimulate most youth who have been convicted of alternative to crime. The shock of boot camp industry and create new jobs in the pri­ crimes beyond the misdemeanor level. With­ inevitably wears off, supplanted by the reality vate sector of our economy. This ad­ out access to the kinds of services provided of unemployment and low self-esteem. We ministration is steering a very dan­ under Job Corps, most of these juvenile of­ must provide these youth with a real oppor­ gerous course. fenders get warehoused in youth detention tunity to change, to learn a skill, to earn a de­ Isn't it about time we dedicated our centers or other facilities. Then, regardless of cent living, and provide for themselves and efforts to do something for the Amer­ the seriousness of their crimes, most youth of­ their families. ican people rather than to them? fenders are released at the age of 21, poorly In conclusion, I would like to thank my col­ educated, unskilled, and unprepared to enter leagues, Mr. TOWNS, Ms. DELAURO, Mrs. the work force. MALONEY, ·Mr. FROST, and M~. JOHNSON of H.R. 1760, THE YOUTHSAVE ACT OF Research on crime prevention shows that Texas, for joining me in introducing this bill. I 1993 early intervention directed at first-time offend­ also want to acknowledge the hard work of the The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a ers is very effective in helping them break Home Builders Institute in supporting the de­ previous order of the House, the gentle­ away from crime. Studies have also shown velopment of this bill. woman from New York [Mrs. LOWEY] is that inmates who receive job training in prison The Youthsave Act of 1993 does not offer recognized for 5 minutes. are three times less likely to return to jail after convicted youth a reward but, instead, a prac­ Mrs. LOWEY. Mr. Speaker, today I rise to being released than their counterparts who do tical alternative for those who are willing to ac­ introduce H.R. 1760, the Job Corps Youth not participate in job training. cept the challenge. We simply cannot afford to April 21, 1993 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD-HOUSE 8023 write off young men and women who get into What that means is that the remain­ their constituents, only to be told they may trouble. I urge my colleagues to support this ing 414 Members and the 248 million not fully exercise those rights on the House legislation. Americans they represent, are being floor, something has gone radically haywire with the constitutional scheme of things. shut out of their own House- what is While the majority party always has the supposedly the "People's House." right to establish the rules and legislative THE DECLINE OF DELIBERATIVE To disenfranchise 95 percent of the DEMOCRACY IN THE PEOPLE'S agenda for the House, it should recognize the American people in their own House is need to place responsible limits on those HOUSE a scandal, it's obscene, and it must powers which permit all Members to fully The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a end. participate in the truly deliberative demo­ previous order of the House, the gen­ Mr. Speaker, I hope the majority cratic process and of all the people to be tleman from Florida [Mr. Goss] is rec­ leadership will change its ways and re­ fully represented in their national legisla­ ognized for 5 minutes. open this body to the people, as the ture. Mr. GOSS. Mr. Speaker, I wish to Founders intended. I will then be THE TOP TEN DEMOCRAT DODGES AND DENIALS yield to my distinguished colleague happy to close down our Democracy (AMENDMENTS BLOCKED BY THE RULES COM­ MITTEE FROM FLOOR CON SID ERATION) from New York, Mr. SOLOMON, who is Task Force and get on with the impor­ not only ranking member of the very A balanced budget constitutional amend­ tant business of legislating for all the ment to the debt limit bill; important Committee on Rules of the people. House of Representatives, but has to­ A statutory line-item veto amendment to The report follows: the debt limit bill; night the hat of something that may be A freshman Democrat expedited rescission even more important at this time in THE DECLINE OF DELIBERATIVE DEMOCRACY IN THE PEOPLE'S HOUSE amendment to the debt limit bill; the history of this body, and that is the A ban on HIV-positive immigrants from chairmanship of the Republican Lead­ EXECUTIVE SUMMARY permanent admission into the U.S., to the ership Task Force on Deliberative De­ Deliberative democracy in a state of dan­ NIH bill; mocracy. This task force has just com­ gerous decline in the House which, if not re­ Retention of the prohibition on homo­ pleted a charge that has been given to versed soon, will result in the passage of ill­ sexuals in the military unless changed by conceived and ill-considered legislation that law; us, and I yield to my good friend from will ultimately produce a further erosion of A mandatory removal of persons from New York, to deliver the results of his public confidence in the Congress. The elec­ voter registration rolls if they have not efforts. torate's mandate for change does not extend voted in 50-years, to the " motor voter" bill; Mr. SOLOMON. Mr. Speaker, I want to making change for the sake of change, or A prohibition on non-citizens from reg­ to thank the gentleman, who is a mem­ to ending gridlock by putting deliberative istering to vote, to the "motor voter" bill; ber of the Rules Committee and the De­ democracy under a strong-arm hammerlock. A requirement that economic stimulus liberative Democracy Task Force, for Committees are becoming more partisan spending not be obligated until off-setting and perfunctory in their consideration of leg­ reductions have been made; yielding me this time. A government-wide rescission of 747 Prior to the Easter recess, the Re­ islation, thereby precluding efforts to fash­ ion bipartisan, consensus bills that truly projects worth $1.963 billion, to the emer­ publican leadership appointed me to represent the House and the American peo­ gency supplemental appropriations bill; head-up this Task Force on Delibera­ ple. Deletion of the BTU energy tax revenues tive Democracy in the House to de­ There has been a general breakdown in the from the budget resolution. velop an action plan to combat abuses committee system in the House due to mul­ THE DECLINE OF DELIBERATIVE DEMOCRACY IN of Democrat Party procedures here in tiple subcommittees, Members assignments, THE PEOPLE'S HOUSE the House. and tangled jurisdictions, necessitating such Introduction Obviously, the prime focus of our phantom legislative devices as proxy voting, "It is in the Congress that the varied needs task force has been the string of 10 con­ one-third quorums and "rolling quorums." and interests of the people find expression. It secutive restrictive rules which have And such phantom legislating detracts from is in the Congress that out of the clash of limited the amendment process on collective and deliberative decision-making. contending opinions is forged the democratic major bills in this Congress. Congress in its committees is no longer unity of a democratic people. Too many peo­ "Congress at work," but "Congress hardly ple mistake the deliberations of the Congress On Tuesday of this week, we took our working." action plan, and first report, to the for its decisions.... On 7 out of 9 reported bills coming through "Common consent in democratic govern­ leadership, and earlier today to the Re­ the Rules Committee in this Congress, the ment springs from common understanding. publican Conference, both of which three-day availability requirement for re­ It is out of the airing of conflicting opinions gave their stamp of approval. Tomor­ ports has been waived and ignored, denying in hearings, debates, and conferences that a row we will release our first report to Members of both parties the opportunity to people's Congress comes to decisions that the public and media. be fully informed of the provisions of major command the respect of a free and demo­ Our report is entitled, appropriately bills before they vote on them. cratic people. enough, "The Decline of Deliberative The percentage of restrictive rules which "Not all the measures which emerge from Democracy in the People's House." The limit amendments has increased from 15% in the Congress are perfect, not by any means, the 95th Congress, to 66% in the 102nd, and but there are very few which are not im­ evidence that we have gathered clearly thus far in the 103rd Congress stands at 100%. proved as a result of discussion, debate, and points to a higher amount of Democrat To date in the 103rd Congress, only 32 amendment. There are very few that do not partisanship and oppression in the leg­ amendments have been made in order on the gain widespread support as a result of being islative process, than ever before. 10 bills cleared by the Rules Committee, subject to the scrutiny of the democratic Mr. Speaker, while our task force even though 163 amendments have been sub­ process. "-Speaker Sam Rayburn, Texas recognizes the right of the majority to mitted. Forum of the Air, Radio Address, Nov. 1, establish rules and the legislative Only 21 House Members have been blessed 1942. agenda, we conclude that this cannot by the Rules Committee with the oppor­ The above words of Democratic Speaker tunity to offer floor amendments, meaning be done at the expense of the rights of Sam Rayburn, during the early days of the other 414 Members and the roughly 248- World .War II, sum-up the essence of our de­ Members and their constituents to million people they represent have been mocracy and the central role of Congress in fully participate in the legislative disenfranchised during the critical amend­ mediating the competing opinions and inter­ process in both committees and on the ment process in the House. ests of the people to forge a national consen­ House floor. There is an increasing tendency to waive sus and unity. Thus far in this 103d Congress, on the the three-day layover requirement for con­ The heart of this process is perhaps best 10 bills brought from other committees ference reports, again preventing informed captured by the phrase, "deliberative democ­ through the Rules Committee, only 32 debate and votes at the final stage of the leg­ racy"-the full and free airing of conflicting amendments have been made in order islative process, often to the later embar­ opinions through hearings, debates, and rassment of the Congress when hidden­ amendments for the purpose of developing out of 163 submitted. Only 21 House goodies are discovered after a bill is enacted. and improving legislation deserving of the Members have been blessed with the When Members are elected to Congress respect and support of the people. opportunity to offer floor amendments with the expectation that they will be exer­ Deliberation is nothing more than the and fully represent their constituents. cising their rights as lawmakers on behalf of careful consideration of alternatives before 8024 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD-HOUSE April 21, 1993 reaching a decision. It is, as Rayburn put it, der, then, that committee chairmen more in the closing days of a session. The world's the "scrutiny of the democratic process." and more frequently want to protect their most powerful legislature cannot in good Without it, that process would be blind, un­ bills from the heat of debate or the critical conscience deprive its membership of a brief informed, and driven by popular passions or light of amendments when they reach the study of a committee report prior to final ac­ political imperatives rather than by in­ House floor. They would not likely survive tion. (p. 13) formed debate and analysis. the battering of sustained deliberation. Nevertheless, there is an increasingly dis­ The Republican Leadership Task Force on The Task Force is troubled by early re­ turbing tendency of the leadership to sched­ Deliberative Democracy in the House was ports from some committees that markup ule floor action on bills only a day or two created out of a growing concern that delib­ sessions are more perfunctory and partisan after the report is filed-meaning the same erative democracy was being sacrificed on and less deliberative than in previous Con­ day the report is first available to Members, the altar of political expediency. gresses. Amendments offered by minority or the very next day. Therefore, the first priority of the Task members tend to be dismissed out of hand Thus far in the 103rd Congress, waiving the Force's House Democracy Project was to and voted down along party-lines without se­ three-day layover requirement has been conduct an assessment of the state of delib­ rious debate or attempts at compromise. more the rule than the exception. Of the bills erative democracy at this point in the 103rd While this disturbing new attitude may be reported from committees that have come Congress. The scope of our inquiry has been, due in part to the fact that many bills being through the Rules Committee, seven have and will continue to be, all stages of the leg­ considered in the early part of the session been taken up in the House prior to the third islative process-from subcommittee hear­ are retreads from the previous Congress, and day of report availability: ings to the final adoption of conference re­ are supported in their existing form by the Family and Medical Leave (H.R. 1): re­ ports. new President, this does not relieve the Con­ ported, Feb. 2, 1993; passed House, Feb. 3, It is the conclusion of this first report that gress either of its responsibility to the 110 1993; deliberative democracy is in a state of dan­ new Members to reopen debate and inform National Voter Registration (H.R. 2): re­ gerous decline which, if not reversed soon, and educate, or of its responsibility to itself ported, Feb. 2, 1993; passed House, Feb. 4, will result in the passage of ill-conceived and to preserve its independent status as a co­ 1993; ill-considered legislation that will ulti­ equal branch and its deliberative process Unemployment Compensation (H.R. 920): mately produce a further erosion of public that guarantees that status. reported, Feb. 23, 1993; passed House, Feb. 24, confidence in the Congress. The Task Force does take strong exception 1993; We are acutely aware that the people in to the way in which the so-called "expedited Hatch Act Amendments (H.R. 20): reported, last year's elections voted for change and an rescission" bill was handled, or mishandled, Feb. 22, 1993; considered on Feb. 23rd, and end to gridlock. But we do not think that at the committee level. The Government Op­ failed under suspension of rules, Feb. 24th; mandate extends to making any change for erations Committee is to be commended on later passed under a rule, March 3, 1993; the sake of change, or to ending gridlock by holding a hearing on this and other alter­ NIH Revitalization Act (H.R. 4): reported, putting deliberative democracy under a natives earlier this year. March 9, 1993; considered, March 10, 1993; strong-arm, hammerlock. But, when the time came to markup the passed, March 11, 1993. If democratic processes are not preserved bill, the committee waited until two days be­ Emergency Supplemental Appropriations as we work together for necessary and realis­ fore it was scheduled for floor consideration (H.R. 1335): reported, March 15, 1993; consid­ tic changes, that change will not long enjoy to tentatively schedule a markup. However, ered by House, March 17, 1993; passed House, the public support and respect that only de­ when the chairman was informed that the March 19, 1993; liberative democracy and consensus-building minority would exercise its rights under Concurrent Resolution on the Budget (H. can produce. In short, the people are the ul­ House Rules to offer amendments and file Con. Res. 64): reported, March 15; considered timate losers in any attempt to short-circuit minority views, the chairman decided to by House, March 17, 1993; passed House, the deliberative process simply to create the call-off the markup and allow his committee March 18, 1993. perception that we are quick-change artists. to be discharged by the Rules Committee. In short, the House has ignored its three­ The Committee System And, what was ultimately made in order by day report availability requirement 77% of "Congress in its committees," as Woodrow the Rules Committee was a bill that had not the time on reported bills coming through Wilson once put it, "is Congress at work." been previously referred to the Government the Rules Committee. The previous high was Operations Committee plus a majority sub­ in the lOlst Congress when the three-day lay­ Committees are the "workshops" or " mini­ over requirement was waived on 23 occasions legislatures" of the legislative branch where stitute that hadn't been testified to at the the need for legislation is developed through Rules Committee hearing. The substitute comprising 16% of all rules (see Table 1 in was simply plopped on the Rules Cammi t­ the Appendix to this report.) hearings, and the options for legislative solu­ The Task Force strongly urges the major­ tions are aired through testimony, discus­ tee's doorstep following a full day of hear­ ings, shortly before the rule was to be re­ ity leadership to reverse this trend and en­ sion and amendments. The legislative prod­ force the three-day layover requirement so uct that finally emerges from this rigorous ported. The lack of proper committee deliberation as to enable Members to better understand committee process is likely to be a fairly what it is they are being asked to vote on. representative and balanced piece of legisla­ and reporting may explain in part why the tion that can survive the full scrutiny of the rule was initially withdrawn, after nearly an Restrictive Rules full House, pretty much intact. hour of debate, for lack of support. The most serious encroachment on the de­ Or, at least, that's how it is all supposed to The Task Force hopes that such committee liberative process in the House has been the work. However, for a variety of reasons, bypasses are an aberration and not a new limitation on House floor amendments which have been well-documented elsewhere, pattern to avoid critical committee delibera­ through special rules or order of business the committee system no longer works that tions, including minority amendments and resolutions reported from the Committee on way. Some would say it barely works at all. views, that are such an essential part of the Rules. Authorizing committees are squeezed-out by legislative process in the House. As can be seen from Table 2 in the Appen­ the budget and appropriations processes, and The Three-Day Layover Requirement dix to this report, the trend from open to re­ strangled by their own tangled lines of juris­ One of the most important House Rules in strictive rules has been growing gradually dictions with other committees and sub­ terms of guaranteeing deliberative debate by over the years. Whereas in the 95th Congress committees. the House on reported bills is the so-called (1977-78) only 15% of the special rules limited Moreover, with Members spread so thinly three-day layover requirement. It states House floor amendments, in the 102nd Con­ with multiple committee and subcommittee quite simply that the House cannot consider gress the percentage had risen to 66%, and, assignments, committees must resort to a bill until the committee report on it has thus far in the 103rd Congress it is 100%. phantom legislative devices such as one­ been available to House Members for three­ To emphasize just how important special third quorums, proxy voting and "rolling days (excluding Saturdays, Sundays and rules are, one must keep in mind that most quorums" to get any work done. If Wilson legal holidays). minor, non-controversial legislation is con­ were to observe the committee system today When this requirement was made a part of sidered under other procedures-either unan­ he might conclude that, "Congress in its House Rules by the Legislative Reorganiza­ imous consent or suspension of the rules. committees is Congress hardly working at tion Act of 1970, the Joint Committee on the Special rules are used only for major, con­ all "-at least not well or as originally in­ Organization of Congress that drafted the troversial bills and involve substantive pol­ tended. rule explained the need for it in its 1965 final icy issues and differences. When committees are called-upon by the report as follows: The fact that the majority leadership has leadership to bring important legislation to "Finally, there must be time for the report brought every major bill to the floor under a the floor, it is often without adequate notice, to be studied. A bill that cannot survive a 3- restrictive amendment process in this Con­ preparation, or deliberation, and the final day scrutiny of its provisions is a bill that gress is clear evidence of its disdain not only product often reflects the haste with which should not be enacted. Proper consideration for the rights of the minority and individual such legislation is processed. It is little won- must be given to important legislation, even members, but for deliberative democracy and April 21, 1993 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD-HOUSE 8025 the rights of all the people it is designed to Retention on the prohibition on homo­ that, upon its adoption self-executed the represent. sexuals in the military unless changed by adoption of the Senate amendment to the Efforts to portray complaints about re­ law; House bill-in other words, sent the Senate strictive rules as mere partisan, procedural A mandatory removal of persons from bill on to the President without a separate whining and bickering ignore the larger in­ voter registration rolls if they have not debate on, or amendment to, the substance stitutional and constitutional issues at voted in 50-years, to the "motor voter" bill; of the matter by the House. stake, not to mention the partisan taint A prohibition on non-citizens from reg­ The House and Senate have been repeat­ such procedural constraints self-inflict on istering to vote, to the "motor voter" bill; edly embarrassed over the years by con­ the legislative products of such a process. A requirement that economic stimulus ference reports on voluminous pieces of leg­ As Table 3 shows, two major bills have spending not be obligated until off-setting islation which have been voted on before been completely closed to any amendments-­ reductions have been made; even properly printed or distributed, let the unemployment compensation and debt A government-wide rescission of 747 alone understood. Only after their enact­ limit bills. And two other bills, the motor projects worth $1.963 billion, to the emer­ ment have some of the provisions come back voter and emergency supplemental appro­ gency supplemental appropriations bill; and to haunt the Congress. priations bills, allowed for only one amend­ Deletion of the BTU energy tax revenues Deliberative democracy is just as impor­ ment each. from the budget resolution. tant at the end of the legislative process as And, in the latter instance, the only This trend in denying Members the right it is at the formative subcommittee stages amendment made in order to the supple­ to offer floor amendments bespeaks the ex­ or the amendatory floor stage. In fact, the mental was not one of the 37 submitted to tent to which deliberative democracy is in case can be made that it is even more impor­ the Rules Committee. Instead, it was an un­ decline in this new Congress. Whereas an tant that Congress be fully informed and de­ filed amendment by the chairman of the Ap­ open amendment process served the House liberate on that final product since that is propriations Committee that was never of­ well for two centuries in ensuring that the the version that will become law. fered on the House floor. See Table 4 for a best possible legislation was hammered out The second i tern of concern the Task Force comparison of restrictive amendment proc­ in the fires of free and open debate, the re­ wishes to raise in this section is the threat esses on supplemental appropriations from strictive amendment process today is de­ to curtail or terminate so-called "special the 95th through 102nd Congresses. Of the 11 signed purely to ensure that the committee­ order" periods of debate at the end of each restrictive instances, five were under a sus­ reported bill will survive intact, regardless day when Members may speak on any sub­ pension of the rules (requiring a two-thirds of its quality or need. ject they wish. vote for passage), and six were under special Even when amendments are made in order, While objections have been raised against rules. Of the six under special rules, only two they are usually characterized in partisan such special orders on grounds of cost and supplementals were completely closed to terms and offered for an up-or-down vote utility, the Task Force takes issue with such amendment. rather than the free give-and-take that oc­ attempts to place a price tag on free speech The Task Force is especially outraged by curs under an open amendment process. Not or to devalue the content of that speech. It any attempts to limit amendments to appro­ only does this stiffen the lines of debate, but is especially important to the minority that priations bills since this directly undermines it hardens the walls of the legislation such periods be preserved because it does not the House's constitutional authority over against any chance for improvement and set the legislative agenda and therefore is the purse strings of government. To prohibit compromise. otherwise often precluded from discussing even amendments to cut or eliminate spend­ The abuse and overuse of restrictive rules subjects of interest to it-including bills ing in an appropriations bill is a subversion is not a mere partisan complaint by the mi­ which may be bottled-up in committees. and derogation of that authority and cannot nority party. Congressional scholars Norm But, it should also be pointed out that spe­ be allowed to continue. Ornstein of AEI and Tom Mann of Brookings cial orders are not solely for the use or bene­ Had the House been able to make some rea­ testified before the Joint Committee on the fit of the minority. Individual Members of sonable changes in the supplemental appro­ Organization of Congress on February 16th of the majority party are also frequent users of priations bill initially, it might not have this year that "restrictive special rules this free speech period and their rights are reached the impasse it did in the other body should not become the norm" and "should be just as important as those of the minority. for so many weeks. Moreover, the Adminis­ used only when absolutely necessary." And While special orders may not be preceived tration's initial take-it-or-leave it, all-or­ they went on to characterize the frequency as having a direct bearing on the delibera­ nothing-at-all approach to this $16.2 billion of the use of restrictive rules as "a disturb­ tive process tied to passing bills, they never­ spending bill is a direct slap at the constitu­ ing trend which should be rolled back." theless can be considered as part of the delib­ tional prerogatives of the Congress. While "the majority has developed various erative process to the extent that they are While it is not the purpose of this Task rationalizations for their actions," Ornstein concerned with discussing broader national Force report to rehash all the specifics of the and Mann went on. "Taken together, they issues or unreported legislation for which special rules fights that have marked and constitute a disregard for minority rights, there may be growing public support. marred floor debates in this 103rd Congress the rights of individual members, and a dis­ Conclusions from its inception, it should be evident that missal of the constructive role which the mi­ The Task Force on Deliberative Democ­ something is dreadfully wrong with the de­ nority or other dissenters can sometimes liberative process in the House when only 32 racy in the House finds that deliberative de­ play in offering alternatives and pointing mocracy is in a state of serious decline in amendments have been made in order to the out the flaws in a pending measure." That is 10 bills considered out of 163 amendments this 103rd Congress for a variety of reasons. what deliberative democracy should be These include the breakdown in the author­ submitted (see the final section of the Ap­ about. pendix for a listing of amendments not made While this attitude of the majority today izing committee system, the number of Member committee and subcommittee as­ in order by the Rules Committee in this Con­ that there is no need to compromise with the gress). That comes to an average of 3.2 minority, in the long-run it will find that it signments that militate against conscien­ amendments made in order per bill. Only 21 cannot deny the rights of individual legisla­ tious legislating, tangled committee juris­ individual House Members have been blessed tors because they are backed by the legiti­ dictions and multiple bill referrals, and a by the Rules Committee with the oppor­ hardening of partisan lines at the committee mate concerns, interests and opinions of mil­ and floor levels that make deliberation and tunity to offer floor amendments. That lions of people they represent. The walls of means that the other 414 House Members and compromise difficult if not impossible. the House are permeable to the voice of the While many of the above factors have been the roughly 248-million Americans they rep­ people, and eventually that volume will resent have been disenfranchised during one present in varying degrees in previous Con­ build and seep through. gresses and reflect underlying structural and · of the most critical stages of the legislative Other Concerns process. procedural defects that must be addressed by Among the 131 amendments denied by the The Task Force takes note in passing of current reform efforts, there is a disturbing Rules Committee, the following ten are per­ two other items that pose further threats to acceleration of the decline in this Congress haps the most egregious examples of "Demo­ deliberative democracy in the House and due to the majority's strong desire to dem­ crat Dodges and Denials:" which will be subject to further monitoring onstrate it has broken gridlock, no matter A balanced budget constitutional amend­ and comment in our next report. what the costs or results. Unfortunately, the ment to the debt limit bill; First is the tendency to waive the three­ cost has already been the decline of delibera­ A statutory line-item veto amendment to day layover requirement for conference re­ tive democracy, and the natural result will the debt limit bill; ports, or, in the alternative, to accept Sen­ likely be the decline in the quality of our A freshman Democrat expedited rescission ate amendments without further debate or laws and public support for them. amendment to the debt limit bill; amendment in order to avoid going to con­ The drastic curtailment of House floor A ban on HIV-positive immigrants from ference. In the case of the Family and Medi­ amendments is but one piece of the overall permanent admission into the U.S., to the cal Leave Act (H.R. 1), the House took this picture, though certainly the most dramatic NIH bill; one step further by adopting a special rule and distressing element in the decline of de- 8026 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD-HOUSE April 21, 1993 liberative democracy. When Members are has gone radically haywire with the con­ sponsible limits on the exercise of those pow­ elected to Congress with the expectation stitutional scheme of things. er&-limits which clearly recognize the right that they will be exercising their rights as While the majority party in the House has of all Members to fully participate in a truly lawmakers on behalf of their constituents, always had, and should always have, the deliberative democratic process and of all right to establish the rules and the legisla­ only to be told that they may not exercise tive agenda for the Congress, it should at the the people to be fully represented in their those rights on the House floor, something same time recognize the need to place re- national legislature. TABLE 1.-WAIVERS OF THREE-DAY LAYOVER REQUIREMENT FOR COMMITIEE REPORTS ON LEGISLATION

3-day lay- Waivers as Total rules granted 1 over wa1v- percent of ers 2 total

Congress (years): 96th (1979--80) ...... ······ ...... 244 19 8 97th (1981-82) ...... 145 9 6 98th (1983--84) ······· ...... 184 10 5 99th (198~6) ...... 142 13 9 lOOth (1987-88) 147 16 11 101 st (1989--90) 140 23 16 102d (1991-92) ...... 127 18 14

1This figure includes all order of business resolutions providing for the original consideration of measures by the House. It does not include rules for conference reports. 2This figure covers all rules in which clause 2(l)(6) of House Rules XI is specifically wa ived against a measure. It does not include blanket waivers which may also cover violations of the three-day layover requirement for committee re­ ports. Sources: "Survey of Activities of the House Committee on Rules," 96th-10lst Congresses; "Notices of Action Taken," House Committee on Rules, 102d Congress.

TABLE 2.-0PEN VERSUS RESTRICTIVE RULES, 95TH-103D CONGRESSES

Open rules Restrictive rules Total rules Congress (years) granted 1 Number Percent 2 Number Percentl

95th (1977-78) 211 179 85 32 15 96th (1979--80) ...... 214 161 75 53 25 97th (1981-82) ·· ·························································· ...... 120 90 75 30 25 98th (1983--84) . 155 105 68 50 32 99th (198~6) 115 65 57 50 43 lOOth (1987-88) ...... 123 66 54 57 46 !Olst (1989--90) ...... 104 47 45 57 55 102d (1991-92) 109 37 34 72 66 103d (1993- 94) 10 0 0 10 100 1Total rules counted are all order of business resolutions reported from the Rules Committee wh ich provide for the initial consideration of legislation, except rules on appropriations bills which only wa ive points of order. Original juris­ diction measures reported as privileged are also not counted . 2Open rules are those which permit any Member to offer any germane amendment to a measure so long as it is otherwise in compliance with the rules of the House. The parenthetical percentages are open rules as a percent of total rules granted . l Restrictive rules are those which limit the number of amendments which can be offered , and include so-called modified open and modified closed rules, as well as completely closed rules , and rules provid ing for consideration in the House as opposed to the Committee of the Whole. The parenthetical percentages are restrictive rules as a percent of total rules granted. Sources: "Rules Committee Calendars & Surveys of Activities," 95th--102d Congresses; "Notices of Action Taken," Committee on Rules, 103d Congress, through Apr. 19, 1993.

TABLE 3.-0PEN FIFTH RESTRICTIVE RULES, 103D CONGRESS

Amend­ Amend­ Rule number and date re- Rule Bill number and subject ments al­ ported type ments Disposition of rule and date submitted lowed

H. Res. 58-feb. 2. 1993 . MC HR I: Family and medical leave ...... 30 . 3 . PO: 246--176; A: 259-164 (Feb. 3, 1993. H. Res. 59---feb. 3, 1993 . MC HR 2: National Voter Reg istration Act ...... 19 ... . I PO: 248-171 ; A: 249--170 (2/4/93). H. Res. 103-feb. 23, 1993 c H.R. 920: Unemployment compensation 7 ...... 0 . PO: 243-172 ; A: 237-178 (2/24/93) . H. Res. 106--Mar. 2, 1993 . MC H.R. 20: Hatch Act amendments . 9 . 3 . PO: 248-166 ; A: 249--163 (3/3/93). H. Res. 119-Mar. 9, 1993 . MC H.R. 4: NIH Revitalization Act of 1993 .... 13 . 8 . PO: 247- 170; A: 248-170 (3/10/93) . H. Res. 132-Mar. 17, 1993 MC H.R. 1335: Emergency supplemental approps ...... 37 ...... I (not A: 240--185 ; {3/18/93). submit­ ted). H. Res. 133- Mar. 17, 1993 MC H. Cong. Res . 64: Budget resolution ...... 14 ...... 4 (1 not PO: 250--172 ; A: 251-172 (3/18/93). submit­ ted). H. Res. 138-Mar. 23 , 1993 MC H.R. 670: Family planning amendments 20 . 9 . PO: 252-164; A: 247-169 (3/24/93) . H. Res. 147-Mar. 31, 1993 c H.R. 1430: Increase public debt limit ...... 6 . 0 . PO: 244-168 ; A: 242-170 (4/1/93). H. Res. 149-Apr. 1, 1993 . MC H.R. 1578; Exped ited Resc ission Act of 1993 . 8 ...... 3 ...... Code: C-Closed; MC-Mod ified closed; MO-Modified open ; 0-0pen; 0-Democrat; R-Republican ; PO-Previous question; A-Adopted ; F-Failed .

TABLE 4.-COMPARATIVE TABLE ON AMENDMENT PROCESS FOR SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATIONS, 95TH-102D CONG.

Open amendment proc- Restrictive amendment Number of processes Congress supple- esses mental Number Percent Number Percent

95th 13 13 100 0 96th ...... 6 5 83 17 97th ················· ······· ···· ····· ·· ······ 11 10 91 9 98th ...... 9 6 67 33 99th ...... 7 6 86 14 IOOth ...... 4 2 50 50 lO!st ...... 4 3 75 25 102d ...... 7 5 71 29

Total . 61 50 82 11 18 Compiled by minority staff, House Comm ittee on Rules. Notes.-When no rule was granted, it is assumed the Appropriations Committee called the supplementals up as privileged and they were considered in the Comm ittee of the Whole under an open amendment process as requ ired by the Rules of the House. Of the II restrictive amendment processes, five were under a suspension of the rules and six were under special rules. Of the latter, only two were completely closed amendment processes. Sources: House Calendars, Rules Committee Calendars, and bound cop ies of "Ru les Granted ," Committee on Rules.

Amendments Not Made in Order by the Rules Traficant #1 Adds a " buy American re­ Hoekstra #2 Extends deadline for issuance Committee in the 103rd Congress quirement" for all procurements made by of DOL regulations from 60 to 120 days. the Commission in title III. R.R. 1 Family and Medical Leave: Fawell #3 Extends to employees of the House of Representatives the same rights April 21, 1993 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD-HOUSE 8027 and protections as to employees in the pri­ Mica #29 Strikes all titles except title III, Thomas (Ca) #19 Substitute for section 7 of vate sector. which establishes a Commission on Leave to the bill which provides for a broader list of Gunderson #4 Reduces from 12 months to 6 study existing and proposed leave policies, locations which may be used for voter reg­ months after the date of enactment, the ef­ the potential costs, benefits, and impact on istration purposes. fective date for businesses that have collec­ the productivity of employees. H.R. 920 Unemployment Compensation: tive bargaining agreements in place. Carr #30 Substitute to H.R. 1 requires all Shaw-Provides an additional 13 weeks of Gunderson #5 Changes the amount of leave employers to submit to the DOL, for issu­ unemployment benefits to unemployed peo­ provided to the levels provided under the 1988 ance of a report to Congress, a description of ple in a federally declared natural disaster Wisconsin state law. that organization's policy regarding family area. Grandy/Orton #6 Substitute bill which pro­ and medical leave. Gunderson-Provides that states accepting vides a tax incentive for employers who offer H.R. 2 National Voter Registration Act: federal payment for emergency compensa­ family and medical leave. Rohrabacher #1 States that no person tion must require that eligible recipients Penny #7 Substitute to H.R. I-includes: other than citizens of the U.S. may be reg­ participate in re-training or job search pro­ up to 12 weeks for birth or adoption, up to 6 istered to vote. (Same as Roberts #14). grams. weeks for the care of a seriously ill relative, Rohrabacher #2 Requires the chief state Johnson (Ct)/Grandy-Excludes any state requires doctor certification for medical election official to submit to the Attorney with a total unemployment rate below 6.5% leave. General voter registration information con­ from benefits under the bill. Penny #8 Provides 12 weeks of leave for the tained in voter registration forms for the Johnson (Ct)--Requires states with posi­ birth or adoption of a child but limits to 6 purpose of enforcing immigration laws. tive unemployment compensation balances weeks all other types of leave in the bill. to abide by the most recent unemployment Packard #3 Makes compliance by the Penny #9 Overturns a recent DOL regula­ reform bill until those accounts are depleted. tion regarding " salaried" employee status by States voluntary until the costs of imple­ Johnson (CT)--Requires the bill to be paid providing that employers who allow salaried menting the provisions of the bill are fully for by reducing meal and entertainment ex­ employees to use partial-day unpaid leave funded by the federal government. (Same as pense deduction. are not considered hourly employees as de­ Condit #11). Traficant-Sense of Congress language fined under the Fair Labor Standards Act. Livingston #4 Strikes section which re­ that Congress should act on job creating leg­ Weldon #10 Sense of Congress that the fed­ quires the states to provide voter registra­ islation. eral government covers the cost of state and tion by mail. Mink/Meek-To provide additional unem­ local governments for compliance with H.R. Livingston #5 Strikes section relating to ployment compensation benefits to unem­ 1. voter registration agencies. ployed people in an area impacted by a natu­ Zimmer #11 Provides that if an employer Livingston #6 Strikes provision that ex­ ral disaster. implements a reduction in the workforce empts states from complying with the act if H.R. 20 Hatch Act Amendments: during the time that an employee is taking the states allow all voters to register at the Wolf #A-Retain Hatch Act for law en­ leave then the employee is not entitled to re­ polling place at the time of voting. forcement, intelligence and senior executive instatement. Livingston #7 Changes the procedure for service personnel. Boehner #12 Expands the definition of a se­ registering to vote while applying for a driv­ Wolf #B-Retain Hatch Act for Federal rious health condition to include an inability er's license or public assistance to require Election Commission, Merit Systems Protec­ to participate in regular daily activities. positive action in order to register. tion Board and Office of Special Counsel. Boehner #13 Exempts from eligibility em­ Livingston #8 Allows states to remove the Wolf #G---Strike provisions in the bill ployees who fail in a "material" way to meet name of a person from the official list of reg­ which allow for exemptions. his or her obligations as set forth in the bill. istered voters if the person has not voted Wolf #D-Give broad protection to federal Boehner #14 Adds requirement for advance during the previous 4 years. employees. One employee could not solicit notice of an employee's return to job. Livingston #9 Allows states to remove the another to participate in campaign activi­ Bilirakis #15 Substitute to H.R. 1 which in­ name of a person from the official list of reg­ ties. cludes: (1) eligibility requirement increase to istered voters if the person has not voted Foglietta-Retain Hatch Act for law en­ 2000 hours of continuous employment for 14 during the previous 10 years. forcement personnel. months (2) provides employer with tax de­ Livingston #10 Allows states to remove the Upton-Federal employees could not run ductions for expenses incurred due to em­ name of a person from the official list of reg­ for office in a partisan election. ployee leave. istered voters if the person has not voted H.R. 4 NIH Revitalization Act of 1993: Ballenger #16 Exempts from coverage during the previous 50 years. Stearns #2 Requires the Secretary, in car­ under this act any employee who is entitled Condit #11 Makes compliance by the states rying out duties under the Immigration and to at least 6 weeks paid leave for the pur­ voluntary until the costs of implementing Nationality Act, to consider infection with poses listed in this act. the provisions of the bill are fully funded by the HIV virus to be a communicable disease Goodling #18 Deletes all references to a the federal government. (Same as Packard of public health significance. (Identical to "reduced leave schedule". #3). Solomon/McCollum/Roukema/Smith (TX) #5) Solomon/McCollum #4 Prohibits perma­ Petri #21 Similar to Penny #9 which would McCollum #12 States that no person other nent admission into the U.S. of immigrants overturn a DOL regulation and would allow than citizens of the U.S. may be registered who are infected with the HIV virus. (Iden­ employers to provide salaried employees to vote. Requires that with respect to the tical to the amendment adopted in the Sen­ with unpaid leave on a partial day basis. states the act shall not take effect until the ate bill, S. 1) Solomon #22 Would require that the De­ Attorney General submits to Congress a re­ partment of Defense policy prohibiting ho­ Solomon/McColl um/Roukema/Smi th (TX) port stating that sufficient procedures exist #5 Requires the Secretary, in carrying out mosexuals in the military be retained unless in that state to prevent voter registration by changed by law. duties under the Immigration and National­ Houghton #23 Raises the employee exemp­ persons who are not citizens. ity Act, to consider infection with the HIV tion from 50 to 100 and the required number Roberts #13 Provides that in the case of virus to be a communicable disease of public of hours worked from 1250 to 1500. conflict between the provisions of this act health significance. (Identical to Stearns #2) Roukema #24 Requires any health care and state civil and criminal law, the state Smith (NJ) #10 Perfecting amendment to providers-other than a licensed doctor of law shall prevail if the state law is more Bliley amendment #7 requiring that a physi­ medicine or osteopathy-to be licensed by stringent in suppression of voter fraud. cian make a determination that the human the state; eliminates the authority of the Roberts #14 States that no person other fetus is dead before obtaining fetal tissue for Sec. of Labor to designate other health care than citizens of the U.S. may be registered the purposes of research. providers. to vote. (Same as Rohrabacher #1) Waxman #11 Perfecting amendments if any Roukema #25 Requires any heal th care Royce #15 Requires that voter registration amendment is made in order relating to the provider designated by the Sec. of Labor as a forms under this act include the applicant's admission of immigrants who are infected "health care provider" to be licensed by the Social Security number. with the HIV virus. state in which the provider performs serv­ Pombo #16 Provides for the simultaneous H.R. 1335 Emergency Supplemental Appro­ ices. application for voter registration with the priations: Myers #26 Reduces the number of work­ filing of state income tax returns. Packard #1 Prohibits obligation of any new weeks of unpaid leave for civil servants from Thomas (Ca) #17 Strikes the provision spending except for $4 billion provided to Ad­ 12 to 6. which requires the FEC to prescribe regula­ vances to the Unemployment Trust Fund, Myers #27 Reduces the number of work­ tions for carrying out the act. until legislation is enacted to offset the cost. weeks of unpaid leave from 12 to 6 regarding Thomas (Ca) #18 Substitute for section 8 of Walsh #2 Strikes the $28 million payment general requirements for leave. the bill including provisions relating to the to the District of Columbia. Walker/Solomon #28 Defines the term updating of registrant lists and limiting Solomon #3 Provides enhanced rescission "spouse" as meaning a husband or wife changes to the registration list immediately authority to the President on FY 1994 and under the law of any state. before the election. FY 1995 appropriations bills. 8028 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD-HOUSE April 21, 1993 Traficant #4 Prohibits use of funds unless to areas not prone to · flooding. The funds tional amendment but only if the House the entity expending funds agrees to comply would be available for the remainder of FY adopts the conference report on the budget with the Buy American Act. 1993 and FY 1994. resolution by a two-thirds vote. Gallo #5 Requires head of each federal Bentley #25 Requires federal agency heads Herger #4 Reduces amount of total tax in­ agency receiving funds to report quarterly to certify that funds spent under this act are creases in each fiscal year by the amount as­ on the number and type of full-time perma­ used to purchase American produced mate­ sumed for increased taxes on Social Security nent new jobs created as a direct result of rials and labor. benefits. Reduces spending in five functions the funding. McHugh #26 Deletes $800 thousand for de­ (general science, energy, commerce and Grams #6 Strikes $1.409 million for Na­ sign and preliminary planning of the Ocoee housing, transportation, and general govern­ tional Park Service, National Recreation River Olympic Venue for whitewater canoe­ ment). and Preservation account. The money was ing during the 1996 Olympics. Everett #5 Expresses sense of the House appropriated for 28 projects in 23 states to Gingrich #27 Strikes $1 billion for the sum­ that Members may not increase pay if budg­ produce measured drawings of significant mer youth employment program. et deficit has occurred in previous Congress; structures and engineering achievements. Baker #28 Strikes $4.7 million for under­ Members should have pay reduced if deficit Gilchrest #7 Prohibits use of funds unless taking energy efficiencies in federal build­ was not reduced by previous Congress. Labor Secretary certifies that GNP in the ings by retrofitting equipment. Burton #7 Reduces the deficit by $850 bil­ first quarter of 1993 grew at a rate of less Fawell #29 Adds a new title which contains lion over 5 years by limiting the annua.l than 2.5%. a government-wide rescission list of 747 fed­ growth in overall federal spending to no Stenholm #8 Replaces emergency designa­ erally funded projects. more than 2%. tion in the bill (section 202) with an emer­ Boehner #30 Strikes activities that are not Michel #8 Establishes a point of order gency designation to permit adjustment of authorized in law as appropriate uses of against extraneous matter in any reconcili­ FY 1993 caps only. Chapter I funds. ation legislation considered at the direction Stenholm #9 Replaces emergency designa­ Cox #31 Strikes $148 million for IRS tax of the FY 1994 budget resolution. tion in the bill (section 202) with an emer­ systems modernization. Bentley #9 Caps the FY 1994-1998 budget gency designation that applies only to funds Skeen #32 Strikes the phrase "unless ex­ aggregates and the allocations for each func­ spent out in FY 1993. pressly so provided herein" which has the ef­ tion at the preceding year's amounts, plus Orton #10 Rescinds $400 million of unobli­ fect of making all funds appropriated in the two percentage points. Directs the Commit­ gated appropriations for HOPE (Homeowner­ bill lapse after September 30, 1993 unless ob­ tee of the Whole to report, by May 14, 1993, ship and Opportunity for People Everywhere) ligated by that date. a reconciliation bill to reduce expenditures grants-combined from FY 1992 and FY 1993 Boehner #33 Strikes $9.4 million for the by not less than $17.1 billion. funds; transfers an additional $75 million National Institute of Health/National Li­ Allard #11 Decreases total new budget au­ from the same account to the HOME invest­ brary of Medicine. thority for FY 1994 by $1.673 billion. Specifies ment partnerships program. DeLauro #34 Upon effective date, a state reductions by budget function, targeting those areas which traditionally have had Goodling #11 Prohibits use of "Summer of shall have the flexibility to transfer its FY Service" funds for a closing summit con­ 1993 apportionments from the Interstate earmarking or individual projects. Allard #12 Decreases revenue levels in an ference described in the March 8, 1993 Fed­ Construction Program or the Interstate Sub­ amount equal to that which is estimated to eral Register. stitution Program among the National High­ result from a BTU tax. Reduces new spend­ Hefley #12 Reduces by $1.455 million the way Program, Congestion Mitigation and Air ing in slightly larger amounts than what amount provided for Fish and Wildlife Serv­ Quality Improvement Program, Surface would be necessary to offset the lost reve­ ice, which would be available for fisheries re­ Transportation Program, Highway Bridge m1es. search. Replacement and Rehabilitation Program Smith (Mi) #13 Limits outlay expenditures Grandy #13 Strikes emergency spending and Interstate Maintenance Program, pro­ in FY 1994 to either (1) the outlay level of designation in the bill. vided that the transfer shall not exceed 100 the Kasich substitute or (2) a limited freeze Kolbe/Packard #14 Requires new budget au­ percent of a state's FY 1993 apportionment for FY 1994. The freeze would limit the in­ thority in the bill to be obligated only after for that specific category. crease in Medicare and Medicaid expendi­ equal offsetting reductions are made. DeLauro #35 Upon effective date, a state tures to one half the CBO estimate (approxi­ Kolbe #15 Strikes emergency spending des­ shall have the flexibility to transfer its FY mately 6.5% above the FY 1993 outlays) and ignation in the bill. 1993 apportionments among the Interstate permit an increase in Social Security to re­ Collins (Ga) #16 Provides that none of the Construction Program, the National High­ flect the additional number of retirees pro­ funds designated by this bill may be used for way Program, Congestion Mitigation and Air jected. After 1994, the amendment would any individual who is not a citizen or a law­ Quality Improvement Program, Surface limit outlay expenditures to either (1) the fully admitted alien of the U.S. Transportation Program, Highway Bridge outlay level of the Kasich substitute or (2) a Johnson (Tx) #17 Strikes $4.696 million for Replacement and Rehabilitation Program 1% increase in each budget function, includ­ additional salaries and expenses for the Na­ and Interstate Maintenance Program, pro­ ing Social Security (which would be adjusted tional Science Foundation. vided that the transfer shall not exceed 100 to reflect the increased number of retirees). Johnson (Tx) #18 Strikes $2.5 billion from percent of a state's FY 1993 apportionment The amendment assumes the Social Security the Community Planning and Development-­ for that specific category. retirement age would be extended by one Community Development Grants. Barrett #36 Adds rehabilitation and con­ month per year for 36 years. Johnson (Tx) #19 Strikes $187 million for struction of schools to the list of projects el­ H.R. 670 Family Planning Amendments: National Railroad Passenger Corporation. igible for funding under the Community De­ Solomon #5 Requires the Secretary, in car­ Johnson (Tx) #20 Strikes $4.7 million for velopment Block Grants (CDBG). rying out duties under the Immigration and retrofitting equipment for energy efficiency Barrett #37 Federal Aid Highway-Re­ Nationality Act, to consider infection with in Federal buildings. quires that the State of Wisconsin allocate AIDS to be a communicable disease of pubic Johnson (Tx) #21 Strikes '$26:663 mMHon for f-nnding to the larg~t metropolitan area health significance. EPA for abatement, control, and compliance which is proportional to the percentage of Dornan #6 Requires a specific means test to encourage business conversion to more en­ the state's population which resides in that to establish "low income family" under sec­ ergy efficient equipment. area. tion 1006 of the Pubilc Heal th Service Act. Johnson (Tx) #22 Strikes $37.8 million for H. Con. Res. 64 Budget Resolution: This would include counseling services on items relating to "Forest Service-Construc­ Sanders #1 Reduces defense budget author­ contraception as well as pregnancy manage­ tion". ity and outlays by $15 billion over fiscal ment options. Also, specifies that, for mi­ Talent #23 Substitute-Economic Growth years 1994-1998. Transfers $9 billion of that to nors, the determination of income will be and Job Creation Act of 1993. Title I-Neu­ Income Security and $6 billion to Education, made without maintaining confidentiality tral Cost Recovery. Title II-lowers the max­ Training. between the minor and the minor's family. imum capital gains rate to 15 percent for Walker #2 Directs Ways and Means to rec­ Smith (NJ) #8 Codifies that a Title X taxpayers in the upper tax brackets and 7.5 ommend changes in law to allow taxpayers project must be kept separate and distinct, percent for those in the lower tax brackets. to designate up to 10% of their tax liability financially and physically, from any abor­ Indexes capital gains to compensate for in­ to retire the public debt. Directs Govern­ tion-related activities. flation. Title III-creates IRA plus accounts. ment Operations to recommend changes in Solomon #9 Prohibits the permanent ad­ Title IV-provides a $600 tax credit for fami­ law to sequester each year an amount equal mission into the U.S. of immigrants who are lies with children age 18 and under. to the amount taxpayers designate for reduc­ infected with the HIV virus (identical to Lazio #24 Provides $10 million for a Na­ ing the public debt. Senate-passed language on NIH Authoriza­ tional Flood Insurance Program that per­ Barton #3 Directs engrossing clerk to send tion). mits FEMA to purchase flood-damaged prop­ to the Senate a joint resolution proposing a Johnson (Tx) #10 Freezes the FY 1994 and erty and relocate flood-insured homeowners tax limitation/balanced budget constitu- 1995 authorization levels at the FY 1993 level. April 21, 1993 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD-HOUSE 8029 Baesler #11 Second degree amendment to Tennessee [Mr. QUILLEN], who, regret­ identification. It is my goal to help the Bliley amendment. Provides a judicial tably, is unable to be with us this people who use check cashing outlets bypass in the federal statute. evening because of some health com­ retain more of their money, while mak­ Baesler #12 Second degree amendment to the Bliley amendment. Permits · exceptions plications but is here in spirit and has ing it easier for people to use financial for states which have laws in effect requiring participated in spirit in this report. institutions. Please help working peo­ parental notification or consent before an We are going to deal more with this ple all across this country by support­ abortion is performed on a minor. report under some additional time we ing H.R. 1448, the Check Cashing Act of Kolbe #13 Reduces authorization levels to have under the time of the gentleman 1993. those provided in the FY 1993 conference re­ from Indiana [Mr. BURTON]. port. Johnson (Tx) #14 Freezes the authorization INTRODUCING LEGISLATION TO level in FY 1994 and FY 1995 to the level ap­ H.R. 1448, THE CHECK CASHING EXTEND GSP TO THE FORMER propriated for the previous year. ACT OF 1993 SOVIET UNION, CONDITIONED ON Waxman #16 Second degree amendment to the Smith (NJ) amendment. Requires that The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. ACCEDING TO THE NUCLEAR grantees maintain sufficient records to dem­ WATI'). Under a. previous order of the NON-PROLIFERATION TREATY onstrate that no federal funds were used to House, the gentleman from Louisiana The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a provide abortion services. [Mr. FIELDS] is recognized for 5 min­ previous order of the House, the gen­ Waxman #19 Second degree amendment to utes. tleman from California [Mr. STARK] is the Dornan amendment. Defines the target Mr. FIELDS of Louisiana. Mr. Speak­ recognized for 5 minutes. population of the family planning program er, I have introduced a bill that I be­ to be individuals at 185% of the offical pov­ Mr. STARK. Mr. Speaker, today I am intro­ erty line and those whose economic status lieve will help many working people ducing legislation that makes Republics of the might otherwise prevent their participation. across the country hold on to more of former Soviet Union eligible for generalized R.R. 1430 Increase Public Debt Limit: their wages. The bill is called the systems of preferences trade status, but after Castle-Solomon-A legislative line-item Check Cashing Act of 1993. Many low­ they have fuUilled their nuclear nonproliferation veto for fiscal years 1994-1995, subject to re­ income people who work very hard for commitments. versal by enactment of a disapproval bill. low wages do not do business with fi­ My bill would remove the statutory prohibi­ Barton- A balanced budget constitutional nancial institutions; rather, they fre­ amendment plus procedures to spin it off tion on the former Soviet Union rece.iving into a separate joint resolution for two quent check cashing outlets. According GSP. But certain of these newly independent thirds vote after final passage of debt limit to the Economic Review, these outlets States, namely Belarus, Kazakhstan, and bill. charge anywhere from 1 to ~ -percent Ukraine, cotJfd only f'eCeM GSP after they Michel-Providing that targeted tax provi­ to cash a check-20 percent. That have acceded to the Nuclear Non-Proliferation sions be subject to line item veto. means someone with a check for $300 is Treaty [NPT]. Once these countries have ac­ Gekas-Sets fixed deficit targets that being charged $60 simply for access to ceded to the NPT, the President could waive would reduce the deficit to zero by fiscal that hard-earned cash. That's $60 less year 2000. all other conditions and extend GSP to them Horn-Establishes spending caps for fiscal for food, rent, transportation, clothing, immediately. years 199-4-9e and provides for acro!'l!'I the and other expenses necessary to main­ At this time, it is not clear whether or not the board sequestration (with exceptions) to en­ tain a household. People do not enjoy GSP program will be extended this year. I force ceilings. giving away that much money, but hope it will be because this legislation I am in­ Minge-Deal-Inslee-The first year Demo­ many of them simply must have their troducing today will help accomplish two im­ crat modified line item veto, expedites re­ cash right away. They're living pay­ portant foreign policy goals in the former scission amendment. check to paycheck and can't afford to U.S.S.R. It will help promote reform and pro­ R.R. 1578 Expedited Rescission Act of 1993: Michel amendment to Spratt substitute­ maintain the minimum balance re­ vide incentives for nonproliferation. Adding rescission authority for targeted tax quired by most banks to open savings The former Soviet Republics need trade at provisions to Spratt's expedited rescission or checking accounts. They can't af­ least as much as aid. GSP status would in­ approach. ford to wait for financial institutions crease export opportunities for the former So­ Clinger-To Spratt bill, removes two year to clear checks, so they rely on the viet Republics, allowing them to earn much sunset provision. convenience of check cashing outlets. needed hard currency and help their emerging Duncan- Identical to Castle-Solomon ex­ And this reliance has created a prob­ private sector. And, unlike the multibillion aid cept it amends the Budget Act and makes the veto permanent (i.e., no two-year sunset lem in the household budgets of many packages, it won't cost U.S. taxpayers. As a provision). people already living at or below the New York Times editorial recently observed, poverty level. The check cashing indus­ it's hypocritical and masochistic to fork over 0 1640 try began in the 1930's as a response to billions of dollars of aid, but not provide real Mr. GOSS. Mr. Speaker, I thank the banking problems during the depres­ export opportunities to Russia and the other gentleman very much for that report. sion. The industry has grown tremen­ Republics. I would like to point out, Mr. Speak­ dously in the last decade. Statistics Last year, in the Revenue Act of 1992, H.R. er, that other colleagues in the Cham­ from the Economic Review indicate 11, Congress removed the statutory prohibi­ ber !t&ve, in f&ct, psrlicil'ft,ted: The gen­ that bet~n l~ tt.ftd 1991, -0heck ca.sh­ tioR "°"' tne tofmet' U.S.S.R. f~ GSP, but tleman from Louisiana [Mr. LIVING­ ing outlets grew by 85 percent in Flor­ this bill was vetoed by President Bush. STON], the gentleman from Indiana [Mr. ida, 87 percent in Washington, 96 per­ The bill will also create additional incentives BURTON], the gentleman from Califor­ cent in Missouri, 195 percent in Geor­ for the non-Russian Republics to give up the nia [Mr. DREIER], who is at other offi­ gia, and 293 percent in North Caro­ nuclear weapons on their soil. After the Soviet cial duties with the Joint Committee lina-rapid growth but virtually no breakup in 1991, Belarus, Kazakhstan, and on Organization of Congress, the gen­ regulation to make sure consumers are Ukraine each emerged with substantial nu­ tleman from New Jersey [Mr. SAXTON], receiving fair service. My bill seeks to clear arsenals on their territory. At Lisbon last the gentleman from Wisconsin [Mr. remedy that situation by doing the fol­ May, these three Republics signed the proto­ KLUG], the gentleman from Florida lowing: Requiring check cashing out­ cols to the ST ART I arms reduction treaty and [Mr. DIAZ-BALART], the gentlewoman lets to charge a maximum of 50 cents pledged to give up their nuclear weapons and from Ohio [Ms. PRYCE], and, of course, or .85 percent of the face value of the accede to the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty our leader and our whip, have all par­ check; requiring operators of check in the shortest possible time. ticipated in this. cashing outlets to have a license issued But so far, only Belarus has followed I guess I overlooked the gentleman by the Federal Trade Commission; re­ through on this commitment. The main holdout from Pennsylvania [Mr. WALKER], and, quiring depository institutions to cash appears to be Ukraine. Ukrainian President of course, he is never overlooked by the Federal and State government checks Leonid Kravchuk continues to assure the Unit­ other side of the aisle or our side of the if the payee is the presenter of the ed States that Ukraine will ratify START I and aisle either. And the gentleman from check and the payee presents proper the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty [NPT]. 8030 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD-HOUSE April 21, 1993 But some members of the Ukrainian Par­ Mr. Speaker, that is why I am intro­ Over the last 30 years United States liament have argued against giving up their ducing the Global Environmental taxpayers have given almost $3 billion nuclear status. Cleanup Act. This bill requires foreign to Sou th Korea, and over $300 million The stakes for the United States are enor­ countries to meet environmental to Taiwan in spite of legendary envi­ mous. If Ukraine retains the nuclear weapons standards and follow environmental ronmental abuse in both countries, es­ on its soil, then the START I will not go into laws in order to be eligible for U.S. for­ pecially in the last decade. force, leaving the United States and Russia eign aid or financial support. This bill These are just some of the most fla­ with nuclear arsenals far larger than are nec­ requires that a portion of any U.S. grant examples of blatant environ­ essary and costing United States taxpayers funds or aid to polluting nations be re­ mental abuse in countries to which we billions of additional dollars. A nuclear-armed served for environmental cleanup. send billions of taxpayer dollars. Ukraine would also put in jeopardy the future Mr. Speaker, on the eve of another Mr. Speaker, there is no reason the of the NPT, which comes up for extension in Earth Day, I invite my colleagues on United States should continue to sub­ 1995. Some of our European allies may both sides of the aisle to join with me sidize industries in foreign countries rethink their nonnuclear status if they see ad­ in support of this measure. Cosponsor that do not meet our own environ­ ditional nuclear powers to the east. If Ukraine this bill and let us begin together to mental standards, and then allow those fails to join the NPT, it would increase the rescue our fragile planet. foreign industries to compete with our chances of nuclear smuggling, raise the possi­ When countries damage local envi­ industries. bility of a regional nuclear war, and set a ter­ ronments with their industrial prac­ Mr. Speaker, the inequity is clear. rible precedent for other countries which want tices, and do not diligently and con­ We must take action now. It would be an A-bomb capability. Last month, North structively enforce environmental hypocritical for us to commemorate Korea announced it was dropping out of the laws, the Global Environmental Clean­ Earth Day on the one hand, while turn­ NPT. If Ukraine doesn't follow through on its up Act will withhold U.S. bilateral and ing a blind eye to environmental abuse nonproliferation commitment, it could provide multilateral foreign assistance. around the world on the other hand. This bill requires that the State De­ further justification for other countries to build Mr. Speaker, on Earth Day 1993 I partment establish an annual report on the bomb. urge my colleagues to take one small This legislation would allow Ukraine to re­ each country. This report will evaluate step to establish a global environ­ ceive GSP status only after they have joined the environmental laws, policies and mental policy. Join me in support of practices of each country. For the first the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty. Then, time we will make environmental the Global Environmental Cleanup Act. once Kiev has joined, the President could cleanup a criteria for receiving U.S. fi­ Stop countries from profiting at the waive any other restrictions. Belarus, which nancial support and aid. expense of our global environment. has ratified the NPT, could receive GSP im­ Mr. Speaker, the United States Stop countries from polluting with our mediately. President Clinton recently an­ should no longer financially support financial blessings and assistance. nounced a new $65 million aid package to countries which destroy the environ­ The time has come for the United Belarus as a reward for carrying through on its ment through their industrial prac­ States to take the world leadership NPT promise. Once again, trade is at least as tices. We cannot afford these practices, role that this situation demands. If we important as aid. The President should sup­ the world cannot afford these practices continue to aid and assist in financing port this legislation. and the abused Earth can no longer af­ the destruction of our Earth I cannot ford these practices. This bill estab­ be a participant. If we continue to spend American tax dollars to finance GLOBAL ENVIRONMENTAL lishes international environmental polluting foreign industries I cannot be CLEANUP ACT cleanup as a clear U.S. foreign policy priority. a participant. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a Our Nation's lack of a global cleanup If we ignore what foreign nations are previous order of the House, the gen­ policy can no longer be tolerated. When doing to pollute the planet with our fi­ tleman from Florida [Mr. MICA] is rec­ we create an unfair advantage in favor nancial support, I cannot participate. ognized for 5 minutes. of foreign countries that adversely im­ Mr. MICA. Mr. Speaker, on the eve of pacts our workers and our industries Earth Day I come before this body as a we help destroy our economy and our D 1700 former businessman who has traveled global environment. COMMEMORATING THE 78TH ANNI­ throughout the world participating in The record of what we are doing to VERSARY OF THE ARMENIAN international trade and business. The the Earth astounds me. Listen for a GENOCIDE appalling manner in which foreign in­ moment to what we do with financial dustries are destroying our global envi­ The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. aid from the United States. PICKLE). Under a previous order of the ronment is of grave concern to me. In 1991, the last year for which fig­ House, the gentleman from California What is truly disturbing is that the ures are available, the United States [Mr. LEHMAN] is recognized for 60 min­ United States financially supports gave over $2.2 billion in economic and these practices. Both directly and indi­ military aid to Egypt. Egypt's environ­ utes. rectly America provides financial . aid mental atrocities are a worldwide scan­ GENERAL LEAVE and foreign assistance to countries dal. Mr. LEHMAN. Mr. Speaker, I ask that are destroying our planet. In United States taxpayers gave over unanimous consent that all Members many instances we underwrite projects $20 million to Mexico, where severe may have 5 legislative days in which to which contribute to the environmental pollution gags Mexico City nearly all revise and extend their remarks on the destruction of the Earth. year-round. That pollution can be subject of this special order. Each year, U.S. businesses spend bil­ traced to 36,000 factories and 3 million The SPEAKER pro tempo re (Mr. lions of dollars on pollution control motor vehicles that spew some 5.5 mil­ PICKLE). Is there objection to the re­ equipment to comply with environ­ lion metric tons of contaminants into quest of the gentleman from Califor­ mental laws and meet environmental the air every week. nia? standards. Meanwhile, our foriegn com­ United States taxpayers gave over There was no objection. petitors-whom we finance-ignore $14 million to Chile, where industrial Mr. LEHMAN. Mr. Speaker, this Sat­ even basic protection of the environ­ pollution from mining, smelting, fossil urday, April 24, marks the 78th anni­ ment. fuel emissions and paper processing versary of the Armenian Genocide. The This lack of environmental pollution have gone largely unregulated. purpose of this special order is to pay controls in foreign countries provides United States taxpayers gave over $3 tribute to those men and women who foreign manufacturers and agricultural million to Brazil which is renowned for were brutally murdered in one of the producers with an unfair competitive its destruction of the rain forest in the most heinous crimes ever committed. advantage in the global marketplace. Amazon Basin. In hopes of raising the consciousness of April 21, 1993 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD-HOUSE 8031 atrocities of the past, we are trying to its own people to get involved in the DOCUMENT NO. 6 prevent them in the future. I am here ethnic war in Azerbaijan. There is (Enclosure No. 1 with despatch No. 256 to today because I am committed to the growing support in Turkey to send Department of State.) truth about the Armenian Genocide. weapons and troops to help the AMERICAN CONSULATE, On the evening of April 24, 1915, more Azerbaijanis. Undoubtedly, the involve­ Aleppo, Syria, May 12, 1915. than 200 Armenian religious, political ment of Turkey in this volatile conflict Subject: Deportation of Armenians, (From and intellectual leaders of the Arme­ would only contribute to the lack of J.B. Jackson, Aleppo, Syria.) nian community in Istanbul were ar­ stability in the region. I believe Tur­ Hon. HENRY MORGENTHAU, American Ambassador Extraordinary & Pleni­ rested, exiled from the capital city, key's Prime Minister Demirel when he potentiary, Constantinople, Turkey. and executed. In a single night's sweep says that Turkey seeks peace and sta­ Srn: I have the honor to report as follows the voice of the representatives of the bility. I am confident of his sincerity, in reference to the attitude of the Turkish Armenian nation in Turkey was si­ but I am very dismayed at the block­ Government towards the Christians (Arme­ lenced. This tragic event was only the ade of essential necessities of life that nians) in Zeitoun and Marash and the sur­ beginning of an unfolding, systematic is strangling Armenia today and deny­ rounding towns and villages, and supple­ policy of deportation and extermi­ ing basic decency to people in that mentary to my despatch No. 269 of April 21, 1915: nation being implemented by the country, refugees and civilians. Between 4,300 and 4,500 families, about Young Turk government. Con­ I am hopeful that today's special 28,000 persons, are being removed by order of sequently, the 24th of April represents order commemorating those killed dur­ the Government from the districts of for Armenia the symbolic beginning ing the Armenian genocide will dem­ Zeitoun and Marash to distant places where date of the Armenian Genocide. onstrate America's concern for Arme­ they are unknown, and in distinctly non­ The Armenians were targeted for ex­ nians all over the world. The 24th of Christian communities. Thousands have al­ termination by the Ottoman Empire in April is a day of remembrance for all of ready been sent to the northwest into the which more than l 1h million women, us who care about human values and provinces of Konia, Cesaria, Castamouni, children, and men were tortured and for all of us who care about the truth. etc., while others have been taken southeast­ killed during the Armenian Genocide erly as far as Deir-el-Zar, and reports say to A world that forgets these tragedies is the vicinity of Bagdad. The misery these of 1915-23. Before 1914, over 2 million a world that will see them repeated. people are suffering is terrible to imagine. Armenians lived in Turkey. By the end Such denial sends the message that To go into the details would be a useless of 1923, the entire Armenian population genocide is an acceptable form of be­ waste of time, for all the sufferings that a of Anatolia had been either killed or havior that will be tolerated by the great community would be subject to in such deported. I believe that it is of vital world community. circumstances are being experienced. Their importance that we take the time to I would like to thank all of my col­ property they are unable to sell as they are remember those Armenians who were leagues that will be participating with given but a few hours to prepare for the jour­ brutally murdered. me today to help communicate that ney, and the Government is installing Mo­ The horror of the Armenian Genocide the genocide will not go hammedan families in tneir homes, and who take possession of everything· as soon as the is made worse by the refusal of the cur­ unacknowledged and unmourned. The Armenians have departed. Rich and poor rent Government of the Republic of historical record is clear and irref­ alike, Protestant, Gregorian Orthodox, and Turkey to acknowledge that it ever utable: it is our moral responsibility to Catholic, are all subject to the same order. happened. The Turks attempt to ac­ acknowledge the Armenian genocide. The local pastors and priests and their flocks count for the vast decrease in the num­ PREFACE without distinction. The old, middle aged, ber of Armenians in Turkey as a con­ On 19 May 1985, a full page advertisement young, the strong and the sick, being driven sequence of war. Do the Turks expect was placed in the New York Times, the Wash­ in herds to the four points of the compass to the Armenians to forget the trauma of ington Times, and the Washington Post con­ a fate of which none can predict. Few are war and grim reminders of the atrocity testing the veracity of the Armenian Geno­ permitted the opportunity of riding except cide of World War I. This advertisement al­ occasionally on an ox or a donkey, the sick simply because they have succeeded in leged that there was no archival basis to the drop by the wayside, women in critical con­ tampering with history and denying Armenian Genocide thesis, and that the dition giving birth to children that, accord­ the obvious facts? World War I disappearance of Ottoman Ar­ ing to reports, many mothers strangle or The truth about the genocide was menians should not be considered a con­ drown because of lack of means to care for. clearly evident to Henry Morganthau, sequence of a genocidal policy on the part of Fathers exiled in one direction, mothers in former Ambassador to Turkey between the Ottoman Government. Yet, none of the another, the young girls and small children 1913 and 1916 when he reported back to scholars who signed this advertisement had a in still another. According to reports from officials in Washington that, after vis­ demonstrated familiarity with pertinent ar­ reliable sources the accompanying gen­ iting the Armenian territories he chival materials on the subject of the Arme­ darmes are told that they may do as they nian Genocide. wish with the women and girls. The writer stated: This episode assumed a further twist when has personally seen several parties of the I am confident the whole history of the the prime minister of Turkey entered this men that passed through Aleppo, and who human race contains no such horrible epi­ debate, and declared the imminent opening were in a most deplorable plight, and won­ sode as this. The great massacres and perse­ of the Ottoman archives on this subject, to ders what must have been the condition of cutions of the past seem insignificant when settle the matter once and for all. The for­ the others that naturally were much less compared to the sufferings of the Armenian eign minister of Turkey announced that cop­ able to resist such treatment. race in 1915. ies of these Ottoman materials would even In Marash alone there are 6 Gregorian Or­ The Ambassador went on to state be made available outside of Turkey, for the thodox Armenian churches, 1 Armenian Con­ that the Armenian Genocide was the scrutiny of scholars. He said the Library of gregational, 1 Armenian Catholic, and 1 "most colossal crime of all ages." Congress would be one such depository of Latin Catholic church, about 12 Armenian Perhaps if more people had known materials. schools, 1 American, 1 German school, 1 Almost a decade later, the Ottoman ar­ American girls' orphanage, 1 German or­ about the genocide of the Armenians, chives have not produced the promised col­ phanage and a German hospital, practically Adolf Hitler would not have rallied his lections, and even materials that were osten­ all of which will be left without congrega­ troops for the invasion of Poland in sibly available have remained inaccessible to tions or attendance. August 1939. Hitler was heard to have critical scholars. Needless to say, no Otto­ About 300 persons, heads of prominent fam­ asked, "Who remembers the Arme­ man materials on the World War I period ilies, have been imprisoned in Marash, of nians?" To that, 1986 Nobel Peace Prize were made available in Washington, D.C. which some 50 are from Zeitoun and about 50 recipient and Holocaust survivor Elie Since the very existence of any archival from Osmanic. From Zeitoun about 350 fami­ collection on the Genocide has been brought lies, or about 2,000 persons have been sent to Wiesel responded, "He was right. No into question, this publication seeks to en­ Marash and from there to Aintab, and are ex­ one remembered them." gage this "archival debate" and to make a pected to arrive in Aleppo about May 15, to Today this region is engulfed in an­ material contribution to the debate with an be sent to Meskene, while about 250 or more other brutal struggle. exposition of some American consular and families are expected to follow before May 20 Recently Turkey has indicated that diplomatic documents on the Armenian to report to the Governor of Aleppo. These it is under "very heavy pressure" from Genocide. latter are more fortunate than the first men- 8032 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD-HOUSE April 21, 1993 tioned, as there is a different opm1on pre­ death in the efforts to make them divulge in­ dren were murdered in an attempted vailing in the competent official circles of formation they did not possess. Some cases genocide of the Armenian people by the this city. Seventy-one families were sent to of bastingdoing have been treated by physi­ Government of the Ottoman Empire. Konia about April 25. A traveller coming cians, the injured feet having to be operated from Constantinople said that he met about on to prevent amputation. It is believed that We must never forget this tragic crime 4,500 of these unfortuna tes on the way that great numbers have been beaten to death. against humanity. were bound for Konia, and his description of Such has been the condition there since A strong, resilient people. the Arme­ their condition was appalling. The Arme­ about April 25 last; this is also true of the nians survived these cruelties as they nians themselves say that they would by far villages and towns in the country surround­ have survived persecution for cen­ have preferred a massacre, which would have ing that city. turies. Their durability comes from been less disastrous to them. One person states that:- their love of and intense faith in God, Copy hereof is being transmitted to the De­ "Christians have been drafted to work on dating back to the fourth century, partment of State, in duplicate. the new barracks of the Army there. These when Armenia became the first nation I have the honor to be, Sir, men receive 2 piastes (9 cents) a day for their Your obedient servant, work; men sent to work on roads at a dis­ to embrace Christianity. J.B. JACKSON, tance do not receive enough to live on and In spite of the crimes committed American Consul, July 10, 1915. are compelled to draw upon those at home against them, today Armenians flour­ for money and food. " ish as prominent and successful citi­ DOCUMENT No. 9 "These men are not allowed to remain in zens of our great Nation. Many of these AMERICAN CONSULATE, their homes at night, like most of the inhab­ citizens live in my hometown of Glen­ Aleppo, Syria, June 5, 1915. itants of the city, but are held as prisoners dale, CA, and I know how important Hon. HENRY MORGENTHAU , less they desert; their quarters are vile and this tribute is to them. This weekend, American Ambassador, filthy, with no accommodations whatsoever the three largest Armenian political Constantinople. in the way of toilet rooms. The men are not Sm: With reference to my despatch No. 276 permitted to leave their quarters even tem­ organizations in southern California of May 12, last, relative to the action of the porarily." will join together at the monument in Ottoman Government in sending the Arme­ " The sick are unattended, and unless there Montebello to commemorate the April nians from their homes in various parts of are friends the hungry go unfed." 24 anniversary of the Armenian geno­ Northern Syria and Southwestern Asia " Gendarmes and recruits worry, annoy and cide. Thousands of Armenians from all Minor and scattering them over the adjacent persecute the people of the cities and vil­ over California will participate in this country, I have the honor to report as fol­ lages unmercifully. Blackmail is collected event to pay tribute to their ancestors lows: generally by the gendarmes." who lost their lives in this massacre. There is a living stream of Armenians "A few villages in the Moush plain Keizan, pouring into Aleppo from the surrounding Modgan and Garjgan (Van Vilayet) seem to We commemorate this date so as not towns and villages, the principal ones being have been destroyed by government orders to forget the suffering and pain en­ Marash, Zeitoun, Hassanbeyli, Osmania, because the inhabitants tried to protect dured by the Armenian world commu­ Baghtche, Adana, Dortyol, Hadjin, etc. they themse 1ves.'' nity. By remembering the Armenian all come under a heavy armed escort, usually Hundreds of individual cases of persecution genocide, we are speaking out against from 300 to 500 at a time, and consist of old such as blackmailing, beating, imprisoning, the persecution of all peoples. men, women and children; all the middle etc., could be stated but which would lend no History is a cruel teacher and has aged and young men having been taken for further weight to the general statement of shown us that gross inhumanities have military service. No animals are provided by outrages that are being practiced daily upon the Government, and those that are not for­ a defenseless and inoffensive people that de­ not perished from the Earth. Condi­ tunate enough to have means of transport mand nothing more than to be given a tions in Yerevan today are like those are forced to make the journey on foot. They chance to eke out at the best a miserable ex­ in the besieged Leningrad of 1942. A are taken away from their homes and with istence. blockade by Azerbaijan on the east, only the clothes they wear and such scat­ The Government has been appealed to by sabotage of fuel lines through Georgia tered belongings as they carry with them. various prominent people and even by those on the northwest and complicity in Several expeditions have arrived here and in authority to put an end to these condi­ these actions by Turkey on the south­ have been taken care of locally by the sym­ tions, under the representations that it can west have placed Yerevan in a position pathizing Armenian population of this city. only lead to the greatest blame and re­ A few days rest in the churches and schools, proach, but all to no avail. It is without as desperate as that of Sarajevo. where they fill all rooms, courts, balconies doubt a carefully planned scheme to thor­ The brutality against Armenians and even cover the roofs; then they are oughly extinguish the Armenian race. continues today. We must call atten­ forced to continue the journey to some out I have the honor to be, Sir, tion to the terrible suffering of the peo­ of the way place where there is neither shel­ Your obedient servant, ple of Armenia and Nagorno-Karabakh ter, food nor means of possible existence. J.B. JACKSON, caused by Azerbaijan's continuing Travellers report meeting thousands in such Consul. blockade and ongoing aggression. I will localities as Anah on the Eurphrates River, Mr. Speaker, I yield such time as he continue to urge that an immediate five of six days journey from Bagdad, where may consume to my distinguished col­ U.N. peacekeeping force is put in place they are being scattered over the desert to league, the gentleman from California starve or die of disease in the burning heat, to end this blockage and to enforce accustomed as they were to the higher alti­ [Mr. MOORHEAD], who has been very ac­ Karabakh's same right to independence tudes. tive on this issue for many years. We as recognized by other surrounding I am reliably informed that there are at appreciate his presentation here today. provinces affected by the breakup of present more than 2,600 of such people in Mr. MOORHEAD. Mr. Speaker, I the Soviet Union. Aleppo, and know that more than that num­ thank the gentleman from California We live in a humane and civilized ber have been taken out from here and scat­ for yielding to me. world and cannot continue to allow an­ tered in various directions. According to re­ Mr. Speaker, I rise to commemorate other reign of terror against the Arme­ ports more than 25,000 people have already the 78th anniversary of the Armenian been taken from their homes and are at the nian people. Violence is not the solu­ mercy of strangers of antagonistic religious genocide, and wish to thank and com­ tion to this crisis. The aggression being beliefs who martyrize and torture them in mend my colleague, Mr. LEHMAN, for inflicted by both sides will only lead to various ways. This much has been accom­ arranging this special order to pay more deaths, greater suffering, contin­ plished in the vicinity of Aleppo. tribute to the Armenian martyrs, who ued hatred and instability in the re­ Trustworthy persons report that in the in­ were victims of one of the worst geno­ gion. If the international community terior a perfect reign of terror exists, espe­ cides of this century. On April 24, 1915, does not intervene immediately, the cially at Dairbekir. The same parties report hundreds of Armenian religious, politi­ ongoing war and destruction will con­ that 300 prominent Christians at that place cal, and intellectual leaders were have been imprisoned in the course of the tinue to escalate until it reaches the search for arms and proofs of disloyalty to­ rounded up, exiled, and eventually same levels as in the former Yugo­ ward the Government, while other reports murdered in remote places. In the fol­ slavia. place the number of victims as high as 1,000. lowing years, from 1915 to 1923, a mil­ History must not forget that Arme­ It is also stated that 22 have been beaten to lion and a half men, women, and chil- nians were systematically uprooted April 21, 1993 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD-HOUSE 8033 from their homeland of 3,000 years ago Especially today, when acts of hate tleman from California [Mr. WAXMAN], and eliminated through massacres or seem to be prolifering all over the which I think is very poignant at this exile. As leaders of a free and demo­ world, we need to remember. point in time when we celebrate the cratic nation, we have a moral obliga­ And for those who are falling victim opening of the Holocaust Museum here tion to acknowledge and deplore the to ethnic cleansing today, I offer them in Washington, and also acknowledge events surrounding the Armenian geno­ the example of my people, the Arme­ the 50th anniversary of the Warsaw cide, and we must ensure that such nians. Ghetto uprising of the Jews in Poland. atrocities do not continue. We can only I pray that they keep the faith and Mr. WAXMAN writes in his statement: do this by condemning the blockade as the strength that my people have. The line from Armenia to Auschwitz is di­ a violation of international law and de­ And I pray that they maintain their rect. Undoubtedly the Holocaust which took . manding the opening of the N agorno­ sense of family. the lives of 6 million Jews and millions of Kara bakh corridor to facilitate the de­ For it is these values which maintain other innocent people was inspired by the livery of humanitarian aid to Armenia. the Armenians' resilience, despite the murder of a million and a half Armenians. many calamities that have threatened D 1700 I would point out that in the histori­ their very existence. cal record as we have gone back and Mr. LEHMAN. I thank the gentleman Again, I would like to thank my col­ studied genocide in this century, it is for his thoughtful comments. league, Mr. LEHMAN, and my other col­ interesting to note first that the very leagues that have joined us here today I yield to the gentlewoman from term "genocide" was first used in 1939 to remember this tragedy. California, [Ms. ESHOO.] by a Polish Jew. But he was not using Ms. ESHOO. Mr. Speaker, I thank the For we must do all that we can to prevent tragic history from repeating it to describe events that were about to gentleman from California for yielding. take place in Europe, nor was he using I would like to thank Mr. LEHMAN itself. Mr. LEHMAN. Mr. Speaker, I yield to it to describe anything that had to do and all my other colleagues including with the Jewish people at that time. my freshman colleague KEN CAL VERT, the gentleman from California [Mr. DREIER]. He was studying what had happened in for helping to raise the awareness of Mr. DREIER. Mr. Speaker, I thank Europe, in Armenia in the earlier part the Armenian genocide and memoralize the gentleman for yielding. I rise to of the century, and the only word that the Armenians who were exterminated congratulate my colleague for raising he could come up with to describe what at the beginning of this century. this very important issue and to share was done to the Armenian people was While this was the greatest tragedy in the comments that have been made the word genocide, or to kill to the Ar­ to befall the Armenian people, it cer­ by my California colleagues about this menians. tainly is not the only one. very important event which is being D 1710 The genocide is one of many even ts marked. On April 24, we marked the that has shaken the Armenian people. anniversary of one of the greatest So in fact the word "genocide" itself But despite the genocide, despite the genocides in the history of the world, comes from the experience of the Ar­ earthquake in 1988, and the recent and it seems to me that as we look at menian people in the beginning of this tragedy that has been unfolding in Ar­ this tragedy it is very important for century which was invented by a Pol­ menia and Nogorno-Karabakh, the Ar­ the U.S. Congress to underscore the ish Jew to describe what happened to menians have remained a strong peo­ fact that it cannot be forgotten. them, and the irony is that subsequent ple, united by their enduring faith and There is controversy that surrounds to that, it happened to the Jewish peo­ character. this, but no one, no one, can deny the ple as well. The two events are undeni­ The Aremenian people have a power­ fact that many Armenians were round­ ably linked historically which gives us ful sense of family, and they know how ed up and in fact killed and tortured at another reason that I think it is so im­ to take care of one another. that time. And, Mr. Speaker, it seems portant that we remember this day. I know this well, for these are my to me that as we look at this very trag­ At this point I yield to the gen­ people. And as the only Member of Con­ ic event, marking this again as we have tleman from New Jersey [Mr. gress of Armenian descent, I am com­ over the past several years here in the PALLONE). mitted to ensure that their suffering Congress is very important. I would Mr. PALLONE, Mr. Speaker, I thank does not go unnoticed. like to associate myself with the re­ the gentleman very much for yielding. The Armenian genocide is considered marks that have been made by my Mr. Speaker, I rise today, along with the first genocide of the 20th century. California colleagues, especially those many of my colleagues from both sides Between the years 1915 and 1923, mil­ of Mr. MOORHEAD. He does a superb job of the aisle and all regions of our Na­ lions of Armenians were systematically in representing many Armenians in the tion to mark a somber, troubling his­ uprooted from their homeland of 3,000 Glendale-Burbank area of southern torical event: the massacre of P/2 mil­ years and eliminated through mas­ California, and I know he will join us lion Armenian men, women, and chil­ sacres and exile. this Saturday in marking the genocide dren by the Turkish Ottoman Empire. This was a premeditated act carried by an event that will take place in The mind recoils at the horror. The out for political gain. Montebello. And I thank my friend for heart is sickened by the very thought And it is significant that we take the yielding. that the ongoing methodical premedi­ time to recognize this tragedy the Mr. LEHMAN. I thank my colleague tated destruction of so many human same week that the world is remember­ from California. lives could have happened. But as the ing the Holocaust, which occurred 50 Mr. Speaker, I have many statements historical record proves conclusively, years ago. here from other Members of the House this slaughter did happen. Those of us It has been said that, "Those who who are unable to be here today but who have the privilege to serve as cannot remember the past are con­ wanted to be included in the RECORD on elected Representatives in the world's demned to repeat it." Although this this issue. Among them are the gen­ greatest democracy have a special obli­ quotation has been repeated often, its tleman from California [Mr. DOOLEY], gation to raise our voices to counter meaning cannot be lost or trivialized. the gentleman from Michigan [Mr. the propaganda and outright lies of Because the Armenian genocide LEVIN], the gentleman from California those who claim that the genocide of should have been a lesson to the world. [Mr. THOMAS], the gentleman from the Armenian people did not happen. But instead, this tragedy was forgot­ Maryland [Mr. HOYER], the gentleman Mr. Speaker, the proud community of ten or denied. from New Jersey [Mr. TORRICELLI], and Armenian-Americans, whose members Like the Holocaust and the Cam­ the gentleman from California [Mr. have contributed to virtually every bodian genocide, it serves to remind us WAXMAN). facet of life in our country, is largely of the dangers inherent in hatred and Mr. Speaker, I would like to quote a descended from the survivors of this intolerance. line from the statement of the gen- atrocity, men and women who were 8034 CONGRESSIONAL RECORP-HOUSE April 21, 1993 driven from their ancestral homelands the desert, subject to rape, torture, membrance about 1915 are but hollow with whatever few possessions they mutilation, starvation, disease, and phrases. could carry. These survivors, their massacres. Approximately 500,000 Ar­ Mr. Speaker, this week, America children and their grandchildren, have menians escaped into Russia, the Arab dedicates a new museum to keep alive made it their solemn duty to remind countries, Europe, and America. One the memory of the Nazi Holocaust. The the world of this brutal attempt to and a half million perished. By the lessons of the Holocaust are "Never wipe out the descendants of one of the time the genocide finally subsided in Again" and "Never Forget." Trag­ world's oldest nations. One this occa­ 1923, the Armenian population of the ically, as we have seen most recently sion, people of decency and conscience Ottoman Empire was essentially elimi­ in Bosnia, in Somalia and, indeed, in should honor the memory of those who nated-by a government executed plan. Armenia itself, under the Azeri block­ perished, as well as pay tribute to the Today, the Government of the Repub­ ade, the threat of genocide persists courage and valor of those who sur­ lic of Turkey-the recipient of large even to this day. Every night on our vived. amount of United States aid-main­ television screens the sad sight of his­ While it is unfortunate to have to tains that the Armenian genocide is tory repeating itself is before our eyes. dignify the claims that the Armenian simply a fiction, or an exaggeration. We cannot ignore the suffering of our genocide did not occur with a response, Turkish leaders say that whatever Ar­ fellow human beings, and we must let us be absolutely clear on this point: menians perished during this time were never forget the victims. the Armenians are not the only histori­ simply the victims of a general pattern I urge all people of conscience to cal witnesses to this crime against hu­ of chaos and murder that attended the confront, again and again, the memory manity. The Ottoman policy of depor­ fall of the Ottoman Empire. The histor­ of the Armenian genocide at the begin­ tation, enslavement, and murder was ical record frankly debunks these ning of this century as a warning about immediately recognized for what it was claims. Such claims are not only a dis­ what can happen if we ignore or accept from the earliest weeks and months. tortion of the historical record, but a violence and oppression. Newspaper accounts from that period profound insult to the haunted memo­ I want to thank my colleague, the paint a clear picture of a pattern of ries of the survivors and their descend­ gentleman from California, for taking horror for which no word then existed, ants. As Americans interested in close the lead on this commemoration today but which we today call genocide. The ties with all nations, we say to the and also for all of his work, particu­ United States Ambassador to the Otto­ leaders of Turkey: come clean, admit larly when he most recently visited Ar­ man Empire Henry Morgenthau, spoke the historical reality, open your histor­ menia. out against the program of "race exter­ ical archives, achieve peace with Arme­ Mr. LEHMAN. I thank the gentleman mination under a pretext of reprisal nian people and redemption for your­ very much. against rebellion." He said that "I am selves. With a new leader preparing to At this time I yield to the gentleman confident that the whole history of the assume the reins of power in Turkey from Massachusetts [Mr. KENNEDY] human race contains no such horrible after the death of President Ozal, now who also recently returned from Arme­ episode as this," and noted that Turk­ would be a perfect time to begin the nia. ish officials "made no particular effort healing process. Mr. KENNEDY. Mr. Speaker, I thank to conceal'' the goal of the deporta­ For the people of Armenia, tragedy is the gentleman very much for yielding. tions of Armenians, namely, in not only a thing of the past. Today, the Mr. Speaker, I want to thank the Morgenthau's words, "the death war­ Armenian people are suffering under a gentleman from California [Mr. LEH­ rant to a whole race." Protests were cruel and illegal blockade imposed on MAN] for the leadership he has shown organized, while United States and them by their neighbor Azerbaijan. on the issue of speaking out on the international relief agencies tried to While the collapse of the Soviet Union concerns of the Armenian people here provide comfort and relief to some of has allowed the Armenian nation to in the United States as well as victims. Armenian orphans were taken proclaim itself to the world, the bor­ throughout the world, and I want to in as foster children. The United States ders drawn in the region by Joseph just say how indebted so many of my Archives-hardly a source of fictional Stalin have laid the groundwork for constituents are to the leadership that accounts of history-contain volumi­ bloody disputes in the Caucasus Moun­ he has shown because of his concerns nous doc um en ta ti on of this event. In tain region. I repeat my longstanding about the quality of life in Armenia 1920, the United States Senate declared call to our State Department, through and the necessity for the United States the truth of the claims of "massacres our partnership with, and influence to address itself to the concerns. and other atrocities from which the Ar­ over, Russia and Turkey, to make the I think the first action that I saw menian people have suffered." Presi­ lifting of the Azeri blockade a top pri­ when I came to the United States Con­ dents Clinton, Bush, Reagan, and ority. Meanwhile, as the Armenians of gress with regard to Armenia was the Carter have all spoken forcefully about Nagorno-Karabakh, a predominantly issue that we tried so hard to get rec­ the horror of the genocide, and Ameri­ Armenian enclave claimed by the ognized was simply the idea that the ca's resolve never to forget. Azeris as their territory, fight to pro­ world, and particularly the Congress of We commemorate the Armenian tect their homes in their isolated re­ the United States, would recognize the genocide by marking the date, April 24, gion, Armenia is unfairly and inac­ Armenian genocide on April 24, 1915, 1915, when hundreds of Armenians reli­ curately branded in media accounts the beginning of a terrible genocide gious, political, and intellectual lead­ today as the aggressor. Perhaps unin­ which took place in what is now known ers were rounded up, exiled and eventu­ tentionally, the media is playing into as Armenia. ally murdered in remote areas of the hands of the enemies of Armenia, At that time literally tens of thou­ Anatolia. Soon, the Ottoman wrath who are seeking to use the current sands of people were killed simply be­ was loosed upon even those Armenian fighting as a pretext to discredit the cause of the country of their origin, men who had served in the Ottoman Armenian nation and people. But we and it just seems to me that to have Army during World War I, thus disarm­ must not forget the true horror that the U.S. Congress not be willing to ing and depriving the population of the great Armenian nation and people take it upon itself to recognize that many of its young able-bodied men, are suffering under the Azeri blockade, genocide was one of the most difficult rendering the population vulnerable. while neighboring Turkey stands by moments that I have been through Throughout Asia Minor and Turkish and allows Armenia to be slowly stran­ since I entered the Congress of the Armenia, the innocent, peaceful Arme­ gled. This is the reality of aggression United States. I know that we under­ nians were forced into death marches. and victimization in the Armenian­ stand that in this House of Representa­ The men and older boys were usually Azeri struggle today. If we do not stand tives. We have heard the testimony executed, while the women, children, up on behalf of the suffering of the Ar­ that suggests that not only Tolstoy but and elderly were marched for weeks in menian people in 1993, our words of re- Winston Churchill himself bore witness April 21, 1993 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD-HOUSE 8035 to the Armenian genocide and, in fact, a light in the place, so that we could deporting them to Anatolia where they the word "genocide" was coined as a not even tell we were in the middle of were systematically executed. De­ result of what took place in 1915. a city. What we found was that there prived of leadership, the Armenian peo­ But what is, I think, perhaps the was no heat, no electricity, no running ple including women, seniors, and chil­ most important development is not water, no telephones, no ability to dren were subjected to rape, torture, that the Congress of the United States communicate, and yet the spirit of the and mutilation as they were exiled kowtowed to an Ottoman regime of a Armenian people continued to provide from their homeland. The men and bygone era, but rather the tremendous a bright light. older boys were separated from the spirit that the Armenian people have I visited orphanages where the little groups, never again to be seen, and shown in the years following 1915. We babies are lying in the cold, cold those remaining were forced on death have seen this people here, come here rooms, where the suffering that they marches into the desert of Syria. In all, to the United States, establish commu­ endured as a result of having to stay in over 1.5 million Armenians were mas­ nities, work very, very hard and dili­ the same clothing after they in fact sacred during the 7 years of genocide gently, establish theii' own schools and urinate in those clothes because there and more than 500,000 expelled from culture, partake in the American cul­ is no place to not only wash the their homes in the Ottoman Empire. ture, but maintain their own roots, clothes, there is no place to dry the Many letters of protest, from United maintain their own language, maintain clothes that would have gotten wet. States and European diplomats at the their own churches, go to their own I visited senior citizens stuck in hos­ time of the Armenian genocide, docu­ dances, and at the same time contrib­ pitals who have lived through the Ar­ ment this tragedy in stark detail. One ute so tremendously to the life and cul­ menian genocide, who lived through letter written by J.B. Jackson, the ture of the people here in the United the earthquake, who are now forced to American consul in Syria at the time, States. suffer and, yes, to die in a climate in­ described survivors witnessing "num­ I do not think there is any group of side of a hospital room where the tem­ berless corpses along the roadside, or ethnic people here tha.t have emigrated perature never rises above 15 to 20 de­ bodies in all sorts of positions where to the United States for a more fun­ grees. the victims fell in the last gasps of ty­ damental political purpose who have Mr. Speaker, it was one of the most phoid, fever, and other diseases." This kept their hope of their people alive devastating few days of my life, to see is just one of many observations of the here in the United States by taking the the kind of human suffering that takes brutal and inhumane treatment suf­ time to pass along the basic elements place. But it reestablished my own per­ fered by the Armenian people. I will of their culture generation after gen­ sonal commitment to stand strong for submit for the RECORD a copy of this eration to make certain that the Arme­ the people of Armenia, to stand strong letter drawn from the U.S. National nian national psyche, that the Arme­ with people like RICK LEHMAN and JIM Archives. nian national character continued to MORAN and so many others on the History tells us that those who do exist here in the United States. other side of the aisle who feel deep in not study the past are doomed to re­ That, I think, could not have been their heart that this is a nation that peat its mistakes. Nowhere in modern demonstrated more clearly than when has inspired freedom-loving people history is this lesson more poignant just a few years ago a terrible earth­ throughout the world, who have main­ than in the case of the Armenian geno­ quake did great damage to that small tained their culture, who have main­ cide. While we closed our eyes and let yet important region of this world tained their roots, and above all, main­ the painful memory of this atrocity known as Armenia. That country suf­ tained their human dignity despite the slip from our collective memory, Adolf fered tremendously. Up to 30,000 people onslaught of so many nations, of so Hitler remembered the effectiveness of were killed in an instant as a result of many people who have been hell-bent this systematic destruction of the Ar­ that earthquake, and yet the Armenian on destroying and eliminating the Ar­ menian people and rested secure in the people here in the United States re­ menian people. belief that the Western powers would sponded phenomenally, providing all Mr. Speaker, I want to commend the not intervene in this Holocaust. sorts of medicines, providing all sorts gentleman from California [Mr. LEH­ Let us not again forget the atrocities of economic aid, involving themselves MAN] for his efforts this evening, and I of the past. in the political affairs not only of the want to thank the Congress of the DOCUMENT NO. 53 United States but of nations through­ United States for recognizing the ne­ AMERICAN CONSULATE, out the world to make certain the cessity of having the world's focus and Aleppo, Syria, September 29, 1915. world's resources were mobilized to light shine on the Armenian people and Hon. HENRY MORGENTHAU, provide help and assistance to the suf­ the suffering that they have gone American Ambassador, fering Armenian nation. through. I once again thank the gen­ Constantinople, Turkey. SIR: I have the honor to report as follows Subsequent to that as we have seen, tleman for yielding. regarding the deportation of Armenians, sup­ Armenia, blockaded on the north Mr. LEHMAN. Mr. Speaker, I thank plementary to my dispatch to the Embassy through the war-torn region of Soviet the gentleman from Massachusetts No. 546 of August 19 last: Georgia, to the east, and the difficul­ [Mr. KENNEDY] for those remarks. The deportation of Armenians from their ties that are being faced in Azerbaijan, Mr. Speaker, I yield to my distin­ homes by the Turkish Government has con­ to the south with the problems of Iran, guished colleague, the gentleman from tinued with a persistence and perfection of and to the west with the isolation of Virginia [Mr. MORAN], who just fin­ plan that it is impossible to conceive in Turkey. ished a trip to Armenia with me. those directly carrying it out, as indicated Mr. MORAN. I thank the gentleman by the accompanying tables of "Movement D 1720 by Railway", showing the number arriving from California [Mr. LEHMAN] for yield­ by rail from interior stations up to and in­ And as a result of that isolation, we ing to me and for taking this special cluding August 31 last to be 32,751. In addi­ have now seen terrible devastation order. tion thereto it is estimated that at least that has been placed upon the backs Mr. Speaker, the massacre of 1.5 mil­ 100,000 others have arrived afoot. And such a and souls of the Armenian people. lion Armenians during and imme­ condition as these unfortunates are in, espe­ Mr. Speaker, I had the opportunity diately after World War I must be con­ cially those coming afoot, many having left to visit Armenia in the dead of winter. sidered alongside the Nazi Holocaust their homes before Easter, deprived of all of We arrived late at night, in the middle against Jewish people as one of the their worldly possessions, without money It and all sparsely clad and some naked from of the night, at Yerevan Airport. was most unbelievable, vicious examples of the treatment by their escorts and the de­ snowing badly. man's inhumanity against man. spoiling depopulation en route. It is ex­ We went in by van to the middle of On April 24, 1915, Turkey began a pro­ tremely rare to find a family intact that has downtown Yerevan, and at that time it gram of collecting Armenian religious, come any considerable distance, invariably was snowing so hard and there was not intellectual, and political leaders, and all having lost members from disease and fa- 8036 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD-HOUSE April 21, 1993 tigue, young girls and boys carried off by MAN], in commemoration of one of the saddest ment of our fellow human beings. This is a hostile tribesmen, and about all the men and most tragic events of human history: The simple matter of right versus wrong. having been separated from the families and genocide of the Armenian people during the It is our duty to call attention to human suffered fates that had best be left unmentioned, many being done away with in latter half of the 19th century. rights abuses on any scale until the world is atrocious manners before the eyes of their In joining my colleague, I also want to heart­ united in revulsion for these atrocities; until relatives and friends. So severe has been the ily commend him once again for taking this those yearning only to live free are allowed to treatment that careful estimates place the time that we may speak about this very dis­ do so. number of survivors at only 15 percent of turbing chapter in world history. It is a story Mr. MARTINEZ. Mr. Speaker, I join my col­ those originally deported. On this basis the that is widely known, however, there is little leagues today in rising to commemorate the number of those surviving even this far being mention of it in our history books. For while it 78th anniversary of the Armenian genocide. less than 150,000 up to September 21, there 1 seems to have been about 1,000,000 persons may be painful to review these events, as long The extermination of 1 12 million Armenian lost up to this date. as this is the case-as long as we experience men, women, and children by the Ottoman There came persistent reports of the selec­ this discomfort and pain-there is hope for hu­ government, between 1915 and 1923, has left tion of great numbers of the most prominent manity. an indelible mark on the consciousness of men from nearly every city town and village, Unfortunately, the plight of the Armenians mankind. of their removal to outside places and their and the attempted genocide of 1915, by the In preparing for the final solution, which final disappearance by means of which we would consume the lives of 6 million Jews, are not positively informed but which the Ottoman Turks, is an event that the U.S. Gov­ imagination can more or less accurately es­ ernment has still not recognized. In a time Adolf Hitler said, "Who remembers the Arme­ tablish, as months have passed and no news where human rights are in the forefront of all nians?" Mr. Speaker, the American people re­ has come of their existence. The heinous of our minds, we must recognize the struggles member the terrible fate of the Armenians treatment of thoroughly exhausted women that the Armenians have gone through in under Ottoman rule. We remember, along with and children in the open streets of Aleppo by 1915, as well as 1993, with the Azerbaijan the Armenian diaspora, the brutal deporta­ the armed escorts, who relentlessly beat and tions, forced marches, mass starvations, kicked their helpless charges along when ill­ blockade. ness and fatigue prevented further effort, is The Holocaust Museum opening here in wholesale executions, and systemic mas­ evidence of what must have happened along Washington, DC, will remind all of us of the sacres that claimed the lives of 1112 million Ar­ the roads of the interior further removed unspeakable horrors that the Jewish people of menians. from civilization. Nazi Germany had undergone. I believe that We bear testimony today so that future gen­ The exhausted condition of the victims is this museum will send a very important and erations of Americans will know what hap­ further proven by the death of a hundred or powerful message reminding all of us, that pened to the Armenian people during the last more daily of those a.rrfving in this city. Travellers report having seen numberless human rights violations can take place at any years of the Ottoman Empire. We commemo­ corpses along the roadside in the adjacent time, and any place, to any group of people rate the 78th anniversary of the Armenian territory, or bodies in all sorts of positions and that this cannot be tolerated anywhere. genocide to mourn these fallen, silent victims. where the victims fell in the last gasps of ty­ Indeed, in few other instances has man's in­ We observe this solemn anniversary to remind phoid, fever and other diseases. and of the humanity to man been demonstrated so stark­ all democratic nations that we must be ever dogs fighting over the bodies of children. ly than in the persecution of the Armenians by vigilant and stand united against the violent Many of the harrowing tales related by the the Ottoman Empire. And some forces of national, racial, religious, and ethnic survivors, but time and space prevent the re­ whi+e cital thereof. 1,500,000 Armenian people died and another intolerance. The movement continues with the arrival 500,000 were exiled between 1915 and 1923, The premeditated and systematic extermi­ of hundreds daily and the problem is what this was but the brutal culmination of events nation of the Armenian people must never, can be done for their relief when they are stretching back to 1894. never be allowed to disappear in the dark re­ rapidly pushed on to Hama, Homs, Damas­ In that year, 300,000 Armenians were mas­ cesses of history. We must never forget the cus, etc., and on to Amman, the railway sta­ sacred, and in 1909, a further 21,000 per­ conflagration that engulfed the lives of so tion furthest south to which Christians have been heretofore permitted to travel. Nearly ished-all before what is generally considered many defenseless people. We must never for­ everything necessary for existence is lacking to be the true genocide beginning 6 years get the first bloody campaign of the 20th cen­ at most of these places, and at Amman it is later. tury to annihilate a whole race of people. reported there is neither food nor drink. As an American of Greek descent, I always Mr. LIPINSKI. Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to Up to the present the residents of Aleppo have felt a special tie to the Armenian people, join in this special order to commemorate the have not been molested, but fear the time is because the land of my ancestors also suf­ 78th anniversary of the Armenian genocide. I approaching when they will follow those now en route before them. fered at the hands of the Ottoman Turks. My thank the gentleman and gentlewoman from In order to provide the barest existence for colleagues may know that every March, I California for sponsoring this important effort. these people a most considerable sum is nec­ sponsor a special order in this Chamber to We rise today to call attention to the tre­ essary, say $150,000 a month. This would be commemorate Greek Independence Day on mendous injustice brought about by the Otto­ at the rate of only a dollar a head, which March 25. man Turk Empire from 1915 to 1923. This is would hardly furnish bread, to say nothing of That date marks the beginning of Greece's not a story that is widely known. There is little clothing, shelter, medical treatment, etc. mention of it in our history books. It is not Each religious community has a relief com­ struggle for independence from more than 400 mittee to care for its own, but means at years of domination by the Ottoman Empire. It taught to our children in school. And it is not hand are altogether inadequate. was on ttra1 day that the Greek people began commemorated on "1he ktnd of scale ii de­ Enclosed are tables showing the "Move­ a series of uprisings against their Turkish op­ serves. I join today with the Armenian-Amer­ ment by Railway'', "List of Gregorians or pressors, uprising which soon turned into a ican community · in Chicagoland and around Orthodox", list of "Protestants", and list of revolution. the Nation in acknowledging this tragedy and "'Catholics". all of which have been compiled Greece was more fortunate than Armenia. It its lessons for our lives. from information gathered from obvious In the early years of this century, the Arme­ sources, showing the number of each sect ef­ did not suffer the dark events that we com­ fected, their whereabouts and needs. memorate today: whole villages exterminated, nians of the Ottoman Empire were an increas­ This report is forwarded in sextuplicate, thousands and thousands rounded up and lit­ ingly nationalistic minority which longed for that copies thereof may be forwarded to the erally worked to death. However, Greeks, too, freedom from religious persecution. The ruling Governments of Great Britain, France, Rus­ know what it means to labor under oppres­ Ottoman Turks wanted none of this Armenian sia, and Italy, respectively, if found conven­ sion. nationalism and began a campaign of geno­ ient, the interests of which in this district The Greek struggle for independence and cide in 1915 that did not end until 1923. have been entrusted to this Consulate. Copy Armenian men of military age were rounded is also being sent to the Department of the Armenian genocide are two events that State. erupted in the same region of the world and up and shot. The women, children, and elderly I have the honor to be, Sir, that fit neatly together to form a message. were forced to leave their homes and move to Your obedient servant, It is a message that rings down through the relocation centers in the Syrian Desert. Thou­ J.R. JACKSON ages and must never be ignored. The mes­ sands died during the long march. Many were Mr. BILIRAKIS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to sage is this: We must continue to speak out, murdered and some survivors were subjected join my colleague from California [Mr. LEH- to raise our voices in protest of the mistreat- to rape. It is estimated that 1112 million Arme- April 21, 1993 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD-HOUSE 8037 nians had been killed through deportations suffering of Armenians on a massive scale new home in the United States have become and massacres. By 1923 the Turks had suc­ happened, and is deserving of recognition and valuable contributing members of our society. cessfully erased nearly all remnants of the Ar­ remembrance. The State of California enjoys an active Arme­ menian culture which had existed in their The facts speak their own truth: From 1915 nian-American population. In my district of San homeland for 3,000 years. to 1923 approximately 1112 million Armenian Francisco, Armenian-Americans have played a At the beginning of World War I, there were men, women, and children died, directly or in­ significant role in our multicultural community. more than 2112 million Armenians living in the directly at the hands of agents of the Ottoman This week, bay area Armenians will hold a Ottoman Empire. Today, fewer than 80,000 Empire. In May 1915, the Young Turks issued commemorative program, including a requiem Armenians remain in Turkey. In 1915, approxi­ a general order to kill or deport to the south­ service, cultural performances, and a series of mately half a million Armenian refugees were ern lowlands, and to the Caucasus, the entire speakers at the Armenian Community Center able to escape death and relocate in Russia, Armenian population of Asia Minor. Soldiers in San Francisco. We join the Armenian peo­ the Arab countries, Europe, and America. were to carry out the mission. Instructions re­ ple in our country, and all over the world, in I stand here today to say the genocide did quired Turkish officials to confine their con­ observing the anniversary of the first genocide happen. Nobody can erase the painful memo­ sciences or lose their jobs. of the 20th century. ries of the Armenian community. Nobody can The overall administration of the Young Though historic~ revisionists attempt to deny the photos and historical references. No­ Turk's general order was analogous to the erase the facts of the past, today we will re­ body can deny that few Armenians live where Nazi action against the Jewish people a gen­ member once again the brutal and devastating millions lived 80 years ago. eration later. Now, I realize that there are acts committed against the Armenian people Mr. Speaker, we stand here today to recall some who feel troubled by this statement, I from 1915 to 1923. This tragedy should not go a tragedy in the history of civilization. This is would urge you to be the judge. unheeded. Twenty years after the Armenian not a time to place blame. Rather, I believe As a result of the Young Turk's general genocide, as he planned his holocaust, Hitler that this horrible episode must serve as a les­ order, able-bodied and professional Armenian asked, "Who remembers the Armenians?" We son. We have seen the horrors that people men were asked to serve on road gangs. must learn from history, however belated the can commit against one another. We must en­ Once marched out of the cities, they were at­ lesson, and not allow such a disaster to occur sure that they never happen again. tacked and murdered by soldiers and nomads. again. Tomorrow morning we will join with survi­ The remaining Armenian men, women, and Today, 78 years after the start of the Arme­ vors of another genocide to dedicate the U.S. children were herded together and sent, with­ nian genocide, we pause to remember all vic­ Holocaust Memorial Museum. The lessons of out property or adequate provisions, across tims of genocide, and especially to memorial­ the First World War were not heeded by the the Anatolian Mountains and Plains. Along ize the Armenians who died during the sense­ these routes, Armenian women were abused world when it came to dealing with the ~nic less k~ rampage of the Ottoman govern­ or seized as wives. Robbery and torture was cleansing campaigns of Adolf Hitler and the ment from 1915 to 1923. Nazis. The deteriorating situation in Bosnia common along the routes. At Trabzon, the Mr. WAXMAN. Mr. Speaker, I join my col­ merits our attention. I pray that we will not for­ genocide became reality when about 10,000 leagues today in rising to commemorate the Armenians were loaded onto ships and trans­ get the lessons of the Armenian genocide. Armenians who perished in this century's first ported out into the Black Sea where they were We must also honor the victims who per­ genocide. ished so brutally. We cannot right the terrible forced overboard to their deaths. Anyone who has studied or discussed the The dettberate effort to deport or kiff aH Ar­ tragic events that befell the Armenian commu­ injustice inflicted upon the Armenian commu­ menians from Asia Minor is the basis for the nity 78 years ago-not to mention the prepos­ nity and we can never heal the wounds. But charges of genocide which we commemorate terous historical revisionism that still exists to by properly commemorating this tragedy, Ar­ today. We retell the stories of this blot against this day-can fully understand how important menians will at least know the world has not human civility so that we will not sink into ig­ forgotten the misery of those years. Only then norance of our capacities to taint human this tribute is to the Armenian community and will Armenians begin to receive the justice progress and achievements with acts of mass to the memory of those who lost their lives in they deserve. murder. the slaughter. I would like to take this oppor­ Mr. TORRES. Mr. Speaker, once again my We do not have the capacity to right past tunity to commend my distinguished col­ good friend and colleague from California, Mr. wrongs, but we can do everything in our leagues from California, Mr. LEHMAN and Ms. LEHMAN, has brought us together to hold a re­ power to prevent such atrocities from occur­ ESHOO, for arranging this special order. membrance for the victims of what has been ring again. To do this, we educate about these Each year, this day serves as an expression characterized as the first genocide of the 20th horrible incidents, comfort the survivors, and of our commitment to historical truth and to century: the Armenian genocide. keep alive the memories of those who have the universal principles of human rights. Each We commemorate this tragic event for spe­ died. genocide provides a foundation for subse­ cific reasons: First, we pay tribute to the hun­ To this end, I encourage everyone to use quent horrors. Each historical misrepresenta­ dreds of thousands of Armenian victims; sec­ this moment to think about the terrible loss of tion of efforts to exterminate a particular ethnic ond, we bear witness to the occurrence of this precious human lives that resulted from these group increases the likelihood that such efforts horror, and finally, by remembering this infamy massacres. It is critical that we recommit our­ will be undertaken again in another time and we voice our commitment to never forget this selves to the spirit of human understanding, to place. blot against humanity and to urge our troubled patience and compassion. For these alone are The line from Armenia to Auschwitz is di­ AALorld to find means of resolving issues of ciif­ the ~s k>r -0¥8foomtng our~ fluman rect. Undoubtedly, the HOiocaust. .which took ferences with greater humanity and compas­ weakness for resolving our problems by acts the lives of 6 million Jews and millions of other sion. of violence. innocent people, was inspired by the murder I have come before this body many times to Ms. PELOSI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in of a million and a half Armenians. Hitler, dur­ speak out against the violence which has observance of the 78th anniversary of the Ar­ ing an early meeting to map out the extermi­ been done to the Armenian people. I am here menian genocide by the Ottoman Turks and nation of the Jewish people, was asked again today, once again respectfully urging thank my colleagues from California, Mr. LEH­ whether world opinion would not prevent such your contemplation of the injustices suffered MAN and Ms. EsHoo, for calling this special a plan from being carried out. Hitler laughed. over so many years by the people of Armenia; order. "World opinion. A joke. Who ever cared about injustices and violence which they continue to The 8-year Armenian genocide was a delib-­ the Armenians?" shoulder. erate, premeditated campaign by the Ottoman By holding this special order, we in the Some would claim that our remembrance Empire which resulted in the death of 11/2 mil­ House vow that genocide will not go today fans the flames of atavistic hatred and lion men, women, and children and the exile unacknowledged and unmourned. Only by ac­ that the issues of the Ottoman government's of more than 500,000 Armenians from their knowledging this day, year after year after efforts to destroy the Armenian people is a homeland of over 3,000 years. The Ottoman year, can we ensure that genocide remains matter best left to scholars and historians. I do attempt at race extermination virtually de­ what it has always been-an unspeakable not agree. For whatever ambiguities may be stroyed the peaceful Armenian population. evil. invoked in the historic record of these events, Descendants of the relatively few Armenians The Armenian people, like the Jewish peo­ one fact remains undeniable: The death and who escaped the butchery and made their ple, although scattered all over the globe, 8038 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD-HOUSE April 21, 1993 have remarkably kept their culture, language, first step is to recognize that they occurred. for legitimacy and recognition has unified Ar­ and religion intact. On this day of remem­ This recognition must start with the Armenian menians throughout the decades, and would brance, I salute their tenacity and spirit. genocide, which remains in the hearts and signify a great moral victory for its people. Mr. DOOLEY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to minds of so many of us today. Because of Armenia's strong unification as join my colleagues once again in remem­ During the second half of the 19th century, a people, they were able to choose independ­ brance of the Armenian genocide. the Armenian population became the target of ence from the Soviet Union in 1991. This The timing of this day of remembrance is in­ increasing persecution by the Government of nearly unanimous vote, which saw an approxi­ deed appropriate, as we commemorate this the Ottoman Turkish Empire. During this pe­ mately 95 percent voter turnout, marked a week the opening of the Jewish Holocaust riod, millions of Armenians were displaced great turning point in Armenian history. Be­ Museum. In commemorating one human trag­ from their homeland and hundreds of thou­ cause of this, the United States was able to edy, it is important to remember other trage­ sands of innocent people were killed in the recognize Armenia as an independent, sov­ dies that had such devastating effects on an name of politics. ereign nation. entire people. The Armenian genocide is cer­ But this hardship was neither the beginning Nagorno-Karabakh has historically been a tainly one of those tragedies. nor the end of the suffering for the Armenian part of Armenia, but in March 1921, Joseph One and one-half million Armenian people people. On April 24, 1915, hundreds of Arme­ Stalin arbitrarily transferred the area to Azer­ were massacred by the Ottoman Turkish Em­ nian religious, political, and intellectual leaders baijan. In the wake of this move, thousands of pire between 1915 and 1923. More than were rounded up, exiled and then murdered Armenians were forcefully deported. However, 500,000 Armenians were exiled from a home­ by the Ottoman Empire. This was the begin­ over 140,000 Armenians remain in the area, land that their ancestors had occupied for ning of the Armenian genocide. During the separated from Armenia by a narrow corridor more than 3,000 years. A race of people was next 8 years, the Empire conducted a system­ of Azeri territory. In 1988, the Nagorno­ nearly eliminated. atic campaign of deportation against Armenian Karabakh Autonomous Oblast [NKAO] Soviet However great the loss of life and home that men, marching them out of their homes. Like called for its transfer to Armenia based upon occurred during this genocide, a greater trag­ their leaders before them, most of these men the right to self-determination. Azerbaijan dis­ edy would be to forget that it ever happened. were then executed. regarded this edict, and the continued block­ Adolf Hitler, in justifying his genocide plans for The woman and children, left unprotected ade of the region by the Azeri Government is the Jews, predicted that no one would remem­ after the massive deportation and execution a traversty. The Azeri edict of direct rule, abol­ ber the atrocities he was about to unleash. campaign, were then subjected to many of the ishing NKAO autonomy, is contrary to inter­ After all, he claimed, "Who remembers the Ar­ brutal crimes against humanity which we now national standards of self-determination and menians?" Our statements today are intended see taking place in the former Yugoslavia. The human rights, and is a deplorable and capri­ to preserve the memory of the Armenian loss, rape, torture, and starvation suffered by these cious decision. and to remind the world that the Turkish Gov­ innocent civilians is almost unthinkable. Unfor­ I am distressed by the continued repression ernment to this day refuses to acknowledge tunately, unlike World War II, there were no of Armenians in the Nagorno-Karabakh region this genocide. The marking of this 78th anniversary also Nuremberg trials for these crimes. of Azerbaijan. This is why I cosigned a letter brings to mind the current suffering of the Ar­ Mr. Speaker, I urge my colleagues to recog­ to President Clinton asking for the United menian people, who are still mired in tragedy nize the terrible human suffering which the States to intervene in this crisis and to lead and violence. Unrest between Armenia and people of Armenia experienced during this the way toward an international aid effort. Ar­ Azerbaijan continues in Nagorno-Karabakh. dark period of history. menia has a unique Western view uncommon Thousands of innocent people already have Mr. MEEHAN. Mr. Speaker, between the in the region. Except for the Baltic Republics, perished in this dispute and still many more years 1915 and 1918, thousands of Arme­ Armenia is the most Westward-headed nation have been displaced and are homeless. Frus­ nians were uprooted and deported from Turk­ of the former Soviet Union. With over 3,000 trating the situation is the continual destruction ish Armenia where they died of starvation, dis­ years of history as a nation, Armenia has a of fuel lines and a blockade of supply routes ease, and massacres. This tragic event, solid foundation in democratic principles and a into Armenia through neighboring Georgia and known as the Armenian genocide, will forever drive to establish a solid economy. It is in our Turkey. mark the memories of all Armenians and their best interest that Armenia should not be al­ In the face of this difficult situation comes children. lowed to disintegrate, not only for their well on opportunity for reconciliation. Now is the On May 28, 1918, Armenia declared its being, but for its value as a natural ally and a time for Armenia and its neighbors, including independence from the Ottoman Empire. In strong trading partner. Let the past be a ref­ Turkey, to come together, to work toward a doing so, they were victorious in their struggle erence point for the future. I hope that both sustaining peace and to rebuild relationships against a hostile government and began to sides have gained from the 1915 Armenian between countries. The first step in this proc­ work to overcome the effects of the deplorable genocide, and by having the international ess should be the ending of blockades that genocide of 1915 through 1918. Their inde­ community recognize the atrocities that took are hampering the recovery of Armenia. pendence was short-lived however, and in place, we can all prepare and prevent for an­ Meanwhile, in America the Armenian-Amer­ 1921 the Soviet Red Army swept into Armenia other reoccurrence of history. ican community continues to thrive and to pro­ and crushed the nationalist government. For Mr. LEVIN. Mr. Speaker, I wish to thank my vide assistance and solidarity to its country­ more than 80 years, the Armenian people la­ colleague from California, RICHARD LEHMAN, men abroad. Now numbering nearly 1 million, bored against oppression, working to maintain for providing this further opportunity to express the Armenian-Americans are a community their language, culture, and religious beliefs. our commitment to the Armenian people's on­ bound together by strong family ties, a hard­ The Hay Tahd-Armenian Cause-is a na­ going struggle for self-preservation. Today, work ethic and a proud sense of ethnic herit­ tional creed which along with the 1990 inde­ tens of thousands of men, women, and chil­ age. Today we recall the tragedy of their past, pendence declaration seeks international rec­ dren are suffering in the blockaded Republic not out of a need to place blame, but out of ognition of the national genocide. Although of Armenia; decades ago, their forefathers suf­ the desire to answer the question, "Who re­ there are some factions within the Armenian fered a great tragedy that we in Congress members the Armenians?" Government that believe that Turkey should need to recall, year after year. We do. acknowledge its guilt and let Armenia recover We are obliged because there are those Ms. WOOLSEY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to its lost lands, President Ter-Petrosyan calls for who dismiss the systematic persecution of the address an issue which still haunts us today. good relations with all neighbors, including Armenian population during the reign of the That issue is genocide. Between 1915 and Turkey. Ottoman Empire. They discredit that the April 1923, 1.5 million Armenians were killed in a It is not the purpose of the Armenian Gov­ 24, 1915, execution of 200 Armenian religious, conflict with the Turkish Ottoman Empire. Dur­ ernment and its people to demean the Turkish political, and intellectual leaders was the be­ ing World War II, 6 million Jews were killed by people for past events. However, it is their ginning of a campaign of terror resulting in the the Nazis in Europe. As I stand here today, goal to have the international community rec­ death of 1.5 million Armenians, and the depor­ hideous crimes against humanity are being ognize the national tragedy that occurred. The tation of more than 500,000. committed in the former Yugoslavia. Armenian aspiration is to have this tragedy This April 24, on the 78th anniversary of If the international community is serious recognized on the same level as, for example, what has become known as the Armenian about preventing crimes against humanity, our the Holocaust during World War II. This claim genocide of 1915-1923, survivors will bear April 21, 1993 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD-HOUSE 8039 witness to this very real tragedy of humankind. against the Armenian people. Unfortunately, find an expeditious resolution to this tragic They will never forget the profound pain, and history's lessons are not easily learned and struggle. It is time for the suffering of the Ar­ we solemnly pledge to carry on that memory. put into practice, for despite the world's knowl­ menian people to end. Mr. Speaker, I join my colleagues again this edge of this heinous episode, a holocaust of Mr. HUGHES. Mr. Speaker, as we come to­ year to pay tribute to the innocent victims and ghastly dimensions occurred only two decades gether this week with world leaders, distin­ their families, to proclaim the horrible truth, later. Indeed, man's inhumanity has been guished dignitaries, and noble survivors to and to appeal urgently to nations, both young since evidenced in such places as Cambodia dedicate the Holocaust Museum in Washing­ and old, to honor the rights of all ethnic mi­ and Iraq, and despite the efforts of many, I am ton, let us, too, remember the genocide that norities. sorry to say that even more acts of mass cru­ preceded the Holocaust-the genocide in Ar­ Mr. THOMAS of California. Mr. Speaker, the elty are occurring as we speak in the former menia-and the lives lost in this horrific act of years between 1915 and 1923 are ones to be Yugoslavia. aggression. remembered forever. Within these 8 years, Mr. Speaker, it is imperative that each of us Sadly, in the ignorance of the world commu­ 1112 million Armenians were tortured and killed work to ensure that our generation and future nity to the devastation brought upon the Aime­ in a mass genocide performed by Ottoman generations never again have to bear witness nians, Hitler found validation. Let us right this Turkey. This is probably one of the most tragic to such inhuman behavior and feel the pain wrong of history by highlighting the suffering of incidents of the 20th century. and suffering of an entire people. The crime of Armenia, the deaths of more than one and a April 24, 1915, marks the beginning of the genocide must never again be allowed to mar half million of her people, and the fortitude and massacres. On this day, hundreds of Arme­ the history of humankind, and today we stand resilience her people have shown in the face nian leaders were exiled and murdered. Short­ with our Armenian brothers and sisters, not of this evil. In doing so, we shall learn much ly after this, thousands of Armenians were de­ only to remember and share in their grief for and be better able to forestall the tides of eth­ ported from their homeland and placed in those who died, but to celebrate those who nic hatred. Turkish and Kurdish homes and harems. They are living. Here, in America, our diversity is our great­ were sent on marches through the Syrian Mr. TORRICELLI. Mr. Speaker, April 24 est strength and the source of tremendous Desert, where they were severely mistreated. marks the 78th anniversary of the Armenian pride. The Rodney King trial and its aftermath Surviving refugees escaped to different coun­ genocide, a tragic event that marked the loss questioned the stability of that foundation. tries, which separated families and scattered of 1.5 million Armenians. I am here today in When we note the horrors of history and re­ them all over the globe. remembrance of these victims-to declare that member the scars Armenians continue to Some would want to forget this tragedy; it their sacrifice will not be forgotten. bear, we recognize the fragility of the Amer­ would be much easier to bury it in the past. The Armenian massacre was a tragedy of We cannot ignore what the Armenians went ican experiment and renew our dedication to monumental proportions, marking the first through. This part of history needs to be re­ its success. genocide of the 20th century. Before World Therefore, Mr. Speaker, I commend my col­ membered with profound sorrow and horror at War I, more than 2.5 million Armenians lived league, Mr. LEHMAN, on calling this special such a shocking example of the brutality of man. in the Ottoman Empire. Within 8 years, 1.5 order, so as to recall the atrocities inflicted On this 78th anniversary of the Armenian million of these people were exiled or upon the Armenian population between 1915 genocide, I wish to join in with the Armenian exterminated by the Ottoman Turks because and 1923 and to utilize its lessons to reestab­ people in a day of remembrance. On this day, of their ethnic descent. Armenian intellectuals, lish our national and international commitment let us think of those people who needlessly politicians, and spiritual leaders-Armenian el­ to ethnic unity. lost their lives. This incident should serve to derly, women, and children-all were tortured, Mr. FAZIO. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to par­ remind each of us of the tragic consequences starved, mutilated, raped, or killed. ticipate in this special order commemorating that can result when ethnic, racial, or religious During this devastating episode, Henry Mor­ the 78th anniversary of the Armenian geno­ intolerance spreads unchecked. As events in genthau, the U.S. Ambassador to the Ottoman cide of 1915-the first genocide of the 20th the world unfold, particularly in Bosnia, let us Empire, stated "the whole history of the century. keep in mind the fate that befell the Arme­ human race contains no such horrible episode On April 24, 1915-the date that symbolizes nians, and hope that we do not watch such as this. The great massacres and persecu­ the beginning of this atrocity-over 200 reli­ action occur again. tions of the past seem almost insignificant gious, political, and intellectual leaders of the Mr. HOYER. Mr. Speaker, I solemnly rise when compared to the sufferings of the Arme­ Armenian community were arrested, exiled, today to join my colleagues in marking the nian race in 1915." However, these words fell and murdered. Armenian representation in 78th anniversary of the Armenian genocide. on deaf ears-for within two short decades, Turkey was eliminated. In a single night, the As this Nation and the world commemorate the atrocities of the Armenian genocide were voice of the Armenian nation in Turkey was si­ the opening of the Holocaust Memorial, we forgotten and history repeated itself. lenced. During the years that followed, the must also recall the events of the years 1915- Today, we cannot repeat the mistake of si­ world witnessed one of history's most egre­ 23 so that the cruelty of this period instills in lence. Instead, we must all reflect on the trag­ gious examples of man's inhumanity against us, and future generations, a revulsion of such edy of the Armenian genocide. For it is in re­ man-the Ottoman Empire's deliberate at­ actions. I want to commend my colleague and membering and reacting to this horrible event tempt to systematically exterminate the Arme­ friend, RICHARD LEHMAN of California, for orga­ that we can stop the Hitlers, the Pol Pots, the nian people. nizing this special order. Since I entered the Milosevics of the world. The world must not be Persecution of Armenians living in the Otto­ Congress, I have known him to be a staunch paralyzed in the face of ethnic extermination man Empire began toward the end of the 19th defender of human rights. I also want to thank and must show that genocide anywhere will century and increased through the beginning one of my new colleagues, ANNA ESHOO, also not be tolerated. of the 20th century. From 1915 until 1923, 1.5 of California, for joining in this worthy effort. As I rise for the anniversary of the Armenian million Armenians died from the Ottoman Em­ While the tragic events leading to the genocide, I would also like to reflect upon the pire's attempts to eliminate the Armenian peo­ deaths of over 1.5 million Armenians occurred welfare of the Armenian people today-for the ple. Armenian citizens were either massacred over 75 years ago, their impact on the psyche suffering of the Armenian people continues outright, or they were deported and subjected of the Armenian people, and indeed the entire and it cannot be forgotten. For nearly 5 years, to various kinds of inhumane treatment, in­ world are still apparent. The effects of such ethnic Armenians in Nagorno-Karabakh have cluding rape, torture, and mutilation. According atrocities on a people are never overcome. waged an armed struggle against the govern­ to Henry Morgenthau, Sr., the United States Many can still testify to the deportations and ment of Azerbaijan for the right to self-deter­ Ambassador to Turkey at that time, the Arme­ massacres of family members and friends. mination. Together, Armenians in Nagorno­ nian genocide was "the most thoroughly orga­ Others can read or view pictures of the abomi­ Karabakh and the Armenia have endured a nized and effective massacre this country has nations, and ali Armenians, young and old, crippling blockade imposed by Azerbaijan. ever seen." Even the one~half million Arme­ live with the knowledge that their people's ex­ We cannot forget that this bloody conflict in nians who were fortunate enough to have es­ istence was seriously jeopardized during the the Caucasus continues and must be re­ caped were brutally evicted from the country last years of the Ottoman Empire. solved. I call on my congressional colleagues that they had called home for more than 3,000 Mr. Speaker, the world must be reminded and the world community to respond to the years. Most of those who were deported died over and over of the brutal crimes perpetrated needs of the Armenian people and work to of starvation, disease, or exposure. 8040 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD-HOUSE April 21, 1993 Mr. Speaker, thank my distinguished col­ generations to the reality of what occurred the Armenian genocide, the Jewish people league from California, Mr. LEHMAN, for again from 1915 to 1923. have had the catharsis of the world's recogni­ this year calling this special order and focus­ Silence in the face of genocide only encour­ tion of what happened to their people. Next ing our attention on this horrible blight on our ages those who would commit such atrocities. Monday marks the opening of the U.S. Holo­ history. I appreciate the opportunity to honor "Nothing," it has been said, "is more distress­ caust Memorial Museum here in our Nation's both the victims and the survivors of the Ar­ ing than to see history repeat itself." capital. This museum is a concrete reminder menian genocide, and to pay my respects to I feel it is especially important for Congress of the real horrors endured by the Jews of their families. to commemorate the Armenian genocide this World War II. Yet, Armenians in search of a Mrs. MORELLA. Mr. Speaker, I am pleased year as the Armenian people are once again similar affirmation of their families and ances­ to join my colleagues today for this Special caught in a struggle for their very survival. The tors suffering between 1915 and 1923, too Order commemorating the 78th anniversary of current situation in Armenia is so desperate often hear that their claims of genocide are the Armenian genocide. that even the flame burning atop the monu­ lies or exaggerations. Sadly, recent world events have once again ment to the Armenian genocide in the capital With the dawn of the post-cold-war era, and thrust genocide onto the center of the inter­ of Yerevan has died for lack of fuel. the emergence of newly independent nations, national stage. The conflict in the war-torn Mr. Speaker, the world must never forget it is more important than ever for the United former Yugoslavia is a vivid reminder to the the events surrounding the Armenian geno­ States to directly convey its rich tradition of re­ community of nations that prejudice and intol­ cide. It is our responsibility to do everything in spect for fundamental human rights. It is not erance of the most pernicious nature dwell yet our power to prevent such a tragedy from ever only important for us to commemorate the Ar­ within the hearts of mankind. Clearly, the ma­ occurring in the future. menian genocide, but to encourage worldwide lignant, seething hatred born of racial bigotry Mr. VISCLOSKY. Mr. Speaker, today, I join recognition of this tragic event in history. An is more persistent than the historical revelation my colleagues to reflect upon and commemo­ acknowledgement of the Armenian genocide that the most important role of nations and rate the 78th anniversary of the Armenian by Turkey would, in addition to serving the in­ governments is to guarantee the fundamental genocide. On April 24, 1915, over 200 reli­ terest of truth, help to secure regional stability right of the individual to be secure in his per­ gious, political, and intellectual leaders of the by increasing the level of trust in an extremely son. Armenian community in Istanbul were exe­ sensitive area of the world. We, as Americans, cannot fail to recognize cuted. Indeed, between 1915 and 1923, over In closing, I would like to commend my col­ the basic human appetite for freedom. The ef­ half of the world's Armenian population-an league from California, Mr. LEHMAN, for orga­ forts of the Armenian people to attain some estimated 1.5 million men, women, and chil­ nizing this special order to commemorate the measure of autonomy and sovereignty over dren-were killed. While this anniversary may 78th anniversary of the Armenian genocide. It their own affairs as a distinct political and cul­ evoke painful memories, it would be worse if is my sincere hope that this remembrance will tural entity was for too long repeatedly dashed we did not remember these terrible atrocities not only console the survivors and their fami­ by inhumanity and brutality. Unfortunately, perpetrated against the Armenian people so lies, but may also serve to avert future atroc­ widespread apathy characterized the world's that such an event is never repeated. ities. response to the atrocities of the Ottoman The Armenians are an ancient and proud Mr. TUCKER. Mr .. Speaker, I rise today not Turks, and it was this practiced indifference people. In the fourth century, they became the only in commemoration of the Armenian geno­ that ultimately doomed future generations to first nation to embrace Christianity. In 1915, cide as many of my colleagues do, but also to learn the hardest lessons of history again and Christian Russia invaded the Moslem Ottoman bring your attention to the extremely tragic and brutal situation in Armenia. The 4-year block­ again. The world's failure to acknowledge the Empire, which was allied with Germany in ade the Azerbaijanis have imposed on the reprehensible crimes committed during the Ar­ World War I. Amid fighting in the Ottoman Em­ landlocked Armenians has been so effective menian genocide left the door open for future pire's eastern Anatolian provinces, the historic that the people of Armenia have been freezing dictators and criminals to continue the perse­ heartland of the Christian Armenians, Ottoman and starving to death as a result. There are cution of ethnic minorities all over the world. authorities ordered the deportation of all Arme­ estimates that tens of thousands of Armenians The United States, as the standard bearer nians in the region. By the end of 1923, vir­ have died so far as a result of the blockade. of democracy and freedom, must make it clear tually the entire Armenian population of In short, the situation is grim and tragic for the that there is no place within the emerging Anatolia and western Armenia had been either Armenians. worldwide coalition of peace-loving nations for killed or deported. While this Congress has properly recog­ governments that oppress their own citizens Today, it is important to remember this hor­ nized the atrocities taking place in Bosnia and and undertake acts of aggression against their rible fact of history to comfort the survivors, as Herzegovina and has condemned the tactics neighbors. well as remain vigilant to prevent future calam­ of "ethnic cleansing," we must stop to recog­ Armenians have found homes in our coun­ ities. Only a fraction of the Armenian popu­ nize that those same activities against human­ try, but their very presence in our Nation is a lation escaped this calculated attempt to de­ ity are taking place in Armenia and must be constant reminder of man's continuing inhu­ stroy them and their culture. Approximately addressed. The ethnic Armenians are facing a manity to man. This week, as we commemo­ 500,000 Armenian refugees fled north across slow strangulation of their vital supplies as the rate the Armenian genocide and as we dedi­ the Russian border, south into Arab countries, grip of the Azeri blockade tightens. The United cate the Holocaust Memorial Museum docu­ or to Europe and the United States. Currently, Nations has made an appeal for humanitarian menting Nazi atrocities during World War II, let it is estimated that fewer than 100,000 de­ need. We must act to loosen the grip. us not forget the suffering of those who have clared Armenians remain in present-day Tur­ I support the fine efforts of the antiblockade gone before us, and let us rededicate our­ key. committee to seek the issuance of regulations selves to the notion that every person in every I am proud to say that a strong and vibrant under the provisions of 50 App. U.S.C. 2407 nation is entitled to respect for his or her Armenian-American community is flourishing to bar participation in any boycott activities di­ human rights. in northwest Indiana. In fact, my predecessor rected against Armenia as well as discrimina­ Mr. CARDIN. Mr. Speaker, I join my distin­ in the House of Representatives, the late tion by American companies directed against guished colleague from California, Congress­ Adam Benjamin, was of Armenian heritage. Americans of Armenian descent. man RICHARD LEHMAN, in commemorating the The Armenian genocide is a well-docu­ To avoid the atrocities of the past we must tragedy of the Armenian genocide. mented fact. The U.S. National Archives con­ take part in commemorations such as this one Between 1915 and 1923, a systematic and tain numerous reports detailing the process by commemorating what is said to be one of the deliberate campaign of mass genocide by the which the Armenian population of the Ottoman first genocides of this century, the Armenian Ottoman Turkish Empire resulted in the deaths Empire was systematically decimated. How­ genocide between the years 1915 and 1923. of over 1.5 million Armenians and the exile of ever, there is an unsettling tendency among Clearly, as world events today show, lessons a nation from its homeland of 3,000 years. both individuals and governments to forget or of the past are often forgotten or ignored. Let Our purpose today is twofold. First, we want blot out past atrocities. us not allow the tragic lesson at the beginning to pay our respects to the millions of Arme­ Less than 20 years after the Armenian of this century to happen again at the end of nians who were killed or driven into exile sim­ genocide, Adolf Hitler embarked upon a simi­ this century. ply because they shared a common ethnic lar extermination of European Jews. While the Mr. TOWNS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in re­ heritage. Second, we want to educate future Holocaust is certainly as terrible an event as membrance of the 78th Armenian genocide. April 21, 1993 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD-HOUSE 8041 From 1915 to 1923, it is estimated that over Armenians. Those who survived were exiled ethnic Armenians today living in the Nagorno­ 1.5 million Armenians were murdered at the from their homeland of 3,000 years. Karabakh region of Azerbaijan. And we cer­ hands of the Ottoman Turks. The fruition of The Armenians are an ancient and a proud tainly all hope for an end to the violence now this travesty occurred under the guise of mov­ people. Tragically, this vibrant culture, its his­ taking place there. ing Armenian citizens from war zones and out tory and all of its accomplishments were As we commemorate the Armenian geno­ of harm's way of the ensuing Russian Army. brought to the brink of extinction. By 1923, vir­ cide, let us all join in calling for a peaceful res­ Forcibly removed from their native lands, the tually the entire Armenian population of olution of the struggle in Nagorno-Karabakh, Armenians were deported by the thousands by Anatolia and western Armenia had been either and for peace throughout the Caucasus re­ the Turkish Government. Along their sojourn killed or deported. The Ottoman Empire's at­ gion. of death, men and teenage boys customarily, tempt to eliminate a culture, a language, and Mr. Speaker, again, my thanks to the gen­ were removed from the caravans and led to an entire face of people from the face of the tleman from California for holding this special their inevitable demise by being shot or butch­ Earth set a tragic precedent for Hitler's perse­ order today. ered. Continuing on foot, the women and chil­ cution of European Jews. Mr. FINGERHUT. Mr. Speaker, the Arme­ dren were robbed, raped, and murdered. The horror of the Armenian genocide is nian genocide between 1915 and 1923 was Those who survived the killings died of starva­ made worse by the refusal of the current Gov­ the first of many that the 20th century has wit­ tion, disease, or exposure. Newspaper reports ernment of the Republic of Turkey to acknowl­ nessed. History repeats itself in this tragedy, of that period were filled with stories of the edge that this tragedy ever happened. We the Jewish Holocaust, the killings orchestrated plight of Armenians who were reduced to eat­ must not deny the massacre. If we are to by Cambodia's Pol Pot, and now, the ethnic ing grass. Before 1914, over 2 million Arme­ avoid a repetition of past mistakes, the United cleansing in Bosnia-Herzegovina. The Turkish persecution established a cold nians lived in Turkey. By the end of 1923, the States must expose the truth. entire Armenian population of Anatolia and Today, over 500,000 Armenian-Americans and ruthless precedent. Intellectual, political, and religious leaders-those who gave voice western Armenia had either been killed or de­ contribute to the richness of American culture to the masses-were hunted and cut down in ported. The calculated policy of deportation and the diversity of our Nation. a single night. Next, the government targeted and extermination implemented by the Otto­ I join the Armenian-Americans of Rhode Is­ able-bodied Armenian men and plundered the man Turks resulted in this tragic example of land, and throughout the Nation, in observ­ countryside to eliminate the people's means of man's inhumanity to man. We pause today in ance of this anniversary to keep the memory and truth of the Armenian genocide alive. living. Women and children were rounded up remembrance of the injustices and atrocities for deportation, and many told tales of sexual that were suffered by the Armenian people. It Mr. GILMAN. Mr. Speaker, I want to ex­ press my appreciation to my colleague, the abuse that sound eerily familiar today. is incumbent upon all peace-loving people to Those who used this systematic annihilation distinguished gentleman from California, RICH­ remember this and similar events in hopes of as a model remember these events well, but ARD LEHMAN, for arranging this special order avoiding future atrocities like those currently they also remember that the world did not today. occurring in Bosnia. even blink. According to Elie Wiesel, Hitler Genocide is the most brutal form of violence Mr. CALVERT. Mr. Speaker, tomorrow, April asked, "Who remembers the Armenians?" as 24, will mark the 78th anniversary of a crime ever used by states, nations, or other groups. he planned the final solution for Jews. against humanity which should be remem­ Under this ugly doctrine of evil, persecutors I would urge us to take this moment of re­ bered and condemned by decent people ev­ seek out men, women, and children of a cer­ membrance to consider that the United States, erywhere. On April 24, 1915, the Armenian tain race, ethnic group, or cultural background, as the world's only superpower and dominant leadership in Istanbul and other Armenian and bring about their isolation and death moral force, has a responsibility to stop such under conditions of tremendous suffering. centers was executed; the male population, al­ atrocities. The weak and vulnerable turn to Mr. Speaker, as horrible as genocide is-as ready conscripted into the Ottoman Army, was this country for help, and we must always inhuman as it is-still it has been carried out disarmed, placed in work battalions, and stand against oppression, persecution, and the on several occasions in the 20th century. It gradually executed. The surviving women, taking of innocent life. children, and elderly were sent on death was carried out by the former Nazi Govern­ Mr. MENENDEZ. Mr. Speaker, today Presi­ marches through the desert. This was the be­ ment of Germany against Jews and other eth­ dent Clinton inaugurates the Holocaust Memo­ ginning of an 8-year campaign of genocide by nic groups in Europe during World War II, by rial here in the Capital in observance of that the Ottoman Turkish Government which re­ the former Soviet Government of Russia ghastly episode of inhumanity. sulted in the deaths of over 1112 million Arme­ against Ukrainians in the 1930's, and, as we I take this opportunity to ask my colleagues nians and the exile of a nation from its historic gather here today to remember, by the former and the American people that as we prepare homeland. Ottoman Empire of Turkey during World to solemnly commemorate the opening of this Perhaps it is fitting that we remember and War I. hallowed museum, we also hold sacred the condemn this atrocity in the same week that The use of death camps, starvation pits, memory of the attempted Armenian genocide the Holocaust Museum is opening here in our and death marches in those genocide cam­ of 1915. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in solidarity Nation's capital, for Adolph Hitler actually cited paigns are a frightening reminder of man's in­ with Armenians everywhere. the extermination of the Armenians as a humanity to man. If we want to combat such The despicable Serbian campaign of ethnic precedent for the holocaust of the Jews. We atrocities in the future, we must not forget. cleansing in Bosnia-Herzegovina already has must recognize all crimes against humanity if We stand here today to remember the claimed the lives of more than 20,000 people. we are to prevent other crimes like them. Si­ genocide against Armenians that began in The images we see daily of the atrocities dis­ let1'ce in the face of genocide effectively en­ 1915. Anywhere from one-half million to 11/2 turb us profoundly. courages those who would commit such atroc­ million Armenians are estimated to have died But in 1915, when the Ottoman Turks began ities in the future. in the genocidal campaign conducted by the their bloody genocide campaign against the On this 78th anniversary of the massacres, former Ottoman Empire. Not only were many Armenian people, we did not see any images. I wish to join Armenians everywhere-and Armenians directly executed by the Ottoman For 7 long and hopeless years, silence was people of good will everywhere-in observing Army, but even more Armenians were force the response that the Armenians got from the tomorrow as a day of remembrance for the marched into the desert without adequate pro­ West to their protests and cries. more than 1 million Armenian people who per­ visions, and left to die. Fortunately, we did receive irrefutable eye­ ished in the terrible massacres in 1915-23. The tragedy, loss, and suffering inflicted on witness accounts-including from American Mr. REED. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to com­ the victims of this death campaign, and that diplomats-of the brutal Ottoman Turkish cam­ memorate the 78th anniversary of the Arme­ endured by their survivors, cannot be erased. paign. No one can deny the horrors that oc­ nian genocide. On April 24, 1915, the Govern­ By commemorating the victims of this tragic curred. In all 1.5 million Armenian men, ment of the Ottoman Empire rounded up ap­ event, however, we hope that we can find in women, and children were exterminated or proximately 200 Armenian religious, political, their deaths a powerful reminder of the ever­ died as a result of famine or disease brought and intellectual leaders. These leaders were present threat of genocide in our age. on by the Ottoman campaign between 1915 subsequently either arrested, exiled, or mur­ By acknowledging this Armenian tragedy of and 1923. dered. For the next 8 years, this regime was almost 80 years ago, perhaps we can also Mr. Speaker, as a member of the House responsible for the deaths of over 1112 million better understand the fears and concerns of Foreign Affairs Committee, I have repeated 8042 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD-HOUSE April 21, 1993 time and again that human rights and democ­ Every April, we pause and reflect upon -the tragedy at the beginning of this cen­ racy are universal values. The United States events surrounding the 8-year period when tury. Many of us know people who sur­ must demonstrate with words and deeds our over a million Armenians lost their lives at the vived that suffering and who have lost solidarity with the Armenian people. As we hands of the Ottoman Empire. What makes so many people during it. And there commemorate the ?8th anniversary of the Ar­ this year so special is that, just recently, I, are personal witnesses today to the menian genocide, let us all commit ourselves along with many of my colleagues, took part in atrocities which took place. to never forgetting neither the Jewish Holo­ the dedication ceremonies at the Holocaust Today, as we open the Holocaust Mu­ caust nor the Armenian genocide. Museum, here in Washington. We heard again seum and remember the victims of Mr. COSTELLO. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to of the atrocities committed by the Nazis and of other genocides, the world must never commemorate the ?8th anniversary of the Ar­ the unforgettable accounts of a tragedy that forget what happened to the Arme­ menian genocide. A systematic and deliberate claimed the lives of over six million Jews. nians. campaign of genocide between 1915 and What many of us fail to recognize, however, is 1923 resulted in the deaths of over 1112 million that Hitler used the Armenian genocide as a Armenians and the exile of a nation from its blueprint for the Jewish Holocaust. LEGISLATIVE REFORM historic homeland. Mr. Speaker, the Armenian genocide is The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. On April 24, 1915, the day the 1915 geno­ often referred to as the "first" genocide of the PICKLE). Under a previous order of the cide began, over 200 intellectual, religious, 20th century. That reference is indeed tragic, House, the gentleman from Indiana, and political leaders of the Armenian commu­ for if we had recognized this sentiment earlier, Mr. BURTON , will be recognized for 60 nity in Istanbul were arrested, exiled from that we may have been able to spare thousands of minutes. city, and executed. This date now symbolizes Armenians and Jews from the peril of oppres­ Mr. BURTON of Indiana. Mr. Speak­ not only the beginning of the Armenian geno­ sive and blood-thirsty rulers. er, I am very privileged at this time to cide, but also a tragic history of persecution We owe to the memory of those who per­ yield to the great spokesman from the for the Armenian people. ished the guarantee that genocide must never great State of California, the gen­ Numerous Armenian citizens, who now re­ happen again. Sadly, however, the daily re­ tleman from California, Mr. DREIER. side in my congressional district in southwest­ ports from Bosnia exhibit that genocide is not Mr. DREIER. I thank my dear friend ern Illinois, have contacted me about the an­ a passing fad, that totalitarian regimes are from Indianapolis for yielding me this guish they feel about the events of the past once again leaving their ugly mark on the time. and of the present situation in Armenia. Be­ world. I call upon my colleagues to recognize Mr. Speaker, I rise to join with my cause they have not forgotten the fate of their this and demand strong leadership from the colleagues from Louisiana and Florida, ~rmenian ancestors, I firmly believe the Con­ President and European leaders and put an who very eloquently have been discuss­ gress should also remember their past. end to the bloodshed in the former Yugo­ ing over the past several weeks the fact The Congress holds a remembrance cere­ slavia. The decision not to act sends a mes­ that one of the greatest attacks on the mony for the victims of the Armenian genocide sage to the million Armenians who perished in process of representative government every April. It is absolutely imperative that we, the genocide that we have forgotten, that we has taken place since the January 5, as a Nation, voice our commitment to Armenia do not remember their sacrifice. 1993. and to remembering the tragic crimes against Let us not be remembered as the world Back in the 95th Congress, when we humanity. It is critical for the Congress to leaders who permitted yet another genocide to looked· at legislation that was moving stand firm in its resolve to oppose violence take place. Instead, we must recognize these to the floor of the House, fully 85 per­ and repression against humanity. These crimes of man's inhumanity to man if we are cent of the rules which came to the crimes must be recognized and remembered ever again to prevent them. Silence in the floor bringing legislation for us to con­ to prevent their future occurrence. face of genocide does nothing but encourage sider were open, allowing for free and Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me those who commit such atrocities in the future. fair debate, and 15 percent of the rules in remembering the tragedy of the Armenian Mr. LEHMAN. Mr. Speaker, as has were restricted. genocide and in renewing our commitment to been mentioned several t imes on the 0 1730 human rights. floor today, Mr . MORAN, Mr. MCCAND­ Mr. WOLF. Mr. Speaker, I wish to speak LESS, and Mr. BILBRAY recently trav­ By restrictive rules, I mean, of today in commemoration of the Armenians eled with me t o this region, and we course, Members who represen t today who suffered and died during the genocide of went to Azerbaijan and visited with 600,000 Americans who were prevented 1915 to 1923. I thank the gentleman from P r esident Elcibey. We went to Arm enia from being able to stand up on the California [M r. LEHMAN] for once again bringing and visited with the P resident Ter­ floor when they were considering legis­ this important issue before the Congress. Petrosyan and Armenian citizens and la t ion and offer amendments. April 24 is a day that will forever live in the other mem bers of t he Governm ent . We We ha ve seen since that t ime when minds of all Arm enians. For it was on th is day went t o T urkey from there and visited only 15 percent of the rules being re­ in 1915 th at the Ottoman rulers, fea ri ng defeat with the Prime Minister Demirel. strictive, we look m ost recently a t the by the advancing Russian Army, launched an In a week or so we will be finished 102d Congress when 66 percent of the effort to forcefully deport the entire Arm enian with a complete report of our visit for rules were restrictive, preventing population from the Ottoman Empire, resulting the House, and at that time we will Members from having the opportunity in the deaths of tens of thousands of innocent present our findings here in a special to represen t their constituents and men, women, and children. order. stand up on the floor of the House and Officials of th e Ottoman govern ment round­ But at this time I want to really ex­ offe r amendments. ed up Armenians, placed them in internment press my gratitude to the gentleman Now as we have moved into this 103d camps, and then forcefully marched them out from Virginia, [Mr. MORAN] , the gen­ Congress, since January 5, we have had of Turkey, some to Syria and Lebanon, others tleman from Nevada, [Mr. BILBRAY], 10 major pieces of legislation which east to Armenia. This campaign, lasting from and the gentleman from California, have been considered here on the House 1915 to 1923, resulted in the deaths of 1.5 [Mr. McCANDLESS], for the tremendous floor, ranging from the motor-voter million Armenians. The surviving Armenians efforts that they put forward on our legislation, family planning, family fled to Europe, the Middle East, and the Unit­ trip, which was truly an eye opener. and medical leave, extend unemploy­ ed States. I think the gentleman from Massa­ ment benefits, a wide range of meas­ Let us never forget the horrible genocide of chusetts [Mr. KENNEDY]. hit it right on ures, every single one of them have Armenians which occurred in 1915, and let us the head when he said that though the been gag rules preventing Members ensure that nothing like it ever occurs again. lights were out physically in Yerevan, from having the right to stand up and Mr. LEVY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in rec­ the light in the souls of the Armenian represent their constituents. ognition of th e 78th anniversary of the Arme­ people was burning very, very brightly I think the important point that nian genocide, which took place from 1915 to and is burning very bright today as we needs to be made here is not that Mem­ 1923. remember the victims of this terrible bers' right are being violated, but the April 21, 1993 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD-HOUSE 8043 rights of the American people are being Now, as I look at the constant waiv­ the rights of their constituents to be violated. There are literally millions ers that we have on the 3-day layover heard here on the floor of the House. and millions of Americans who are provision, one must ask, would an indi­ Mr. BURTON of Indiana. Mr. Speak­ disenfranchised by virtue of the fact vidual embark .on a major contract for er, I thank my colleague, the gen­ that their Representatives cannot the purchase of a home or an auto­ tleman from California, for his very stand here in the well of the House and mobile or any small business person valuable contribution to our leadership offer an amendment. That is really without having had the opportunity to in the Rules Committee. He does a what has happened. look at it, whether that person is ex­ great job up there. Unfortunately, he The American people are being told pert on it or a staff member or an as­ and Congressman Goss, Congressman very arrogantly by the majority lead­ sistant? No, of course not. And yet the QUILLEN and Congressman SOLOMON are ership in this institution that rep­ Representatives in this House are con­ vastly outnumbered up there, and as a resentative government does not work, sistently being told that they have to result we do not have the kind of fair­ that we know better for you than the vote on measures without having the ness we should have. person who you elected to represent opportunity to look at those at all. Mr. Speaker, I yield to the gentleman you. Over the past few weeks we have had from Louisiana [Mr. LIVINGSTON]. Unfortunately, that has existed very rigorous debates on the budget. Mr. LIVINGSTON. Mr. Speaker, I throughout the entire 103d Congress as One of the other things that we do con­ thank my friend, the gentleman from we are here in mid-April. sistently is that we waive the Budget Indiana, for yielding to me. Now, one of the things that we have Act. This debate that we went through Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to address done, we are so frustrated, and it is not on consideration of the budget is some­ our colleagues tonight to point out as just Republicans, it is not just minor­ thing that was taken very seriously on a member of the task force on delibera­ ity Members, but Democrats, too, have the House floor, and yet when we up­ tive democracy from the Republican been prevented from having the right stairs in the Rules Committee consider conference, this topic of this special to offer amendments. So one of the this, what happens is that we throw it order that the gentleman has taken things that we have done on our side, out the window, meaning that there is out is extraordinarily important, not we have established the Republican very little meaning to what it is that just to me and to the gentleman from leadership task force on deliberative we are actually doing when we are try­ California who preceded me, and to the democracy, specifically geared toward ing to pass and put into place a budget. gentleman from Indiana and the gen­ looking at this problem. Then, of course, the attack on the tleman from Florida who are here and I happen to believe, as I have said, amendment process itself. Democrats others who have spoken on this issue, that this is probably the greatest at­ and Republicans sit in line up in the but frankly it should be a major con­ tack on the process of representative Rules Committee. My friend, the gen­ cern to every American, because what government that we have seen in lit­ tleman from Sanibel, FL, Mr. Goss, we are talking about is the erosion of erally decades. I cannot imagine what and myself sit there and listen to ex­ the role of the House of Representa­ would be a greater attack on the proc­ pert witnesses who have very valid tives which has always been known as ess of democratic government than pre­ ideas, like the gentleman from Louisi­ the greatest deliberative body on venting elected Representatives from ana [Mr. LIVINGSTON], like the gen­ Earth. having the right to amend legislation. tleman from Indiana [Mr. BURTON]. 0 1740 There are a wide range of things that They come before our committee and have been used to prevent us from they request the opportunity to con­ Unfortunately that label really is in working our will on legislation in be­ sider their amendments on the floor of name only. It is no longer applicable. half of our constituents. For example, the House. And what happens? Consist­ We can no longer debate the issues af­ there is something known as the 3-day ently on party-line votes we see the fecting the American people on the layover provision on legislation. It is a leadership sit there and vote no, deny­ floor of this House unless precleared by very simple and basic thing that came ing the rights of Members to even con­ the omnipotent Committee on Rules of into place, came into effect in 1970. sider these ideas on the floor of the the House of Representatives, which is What it says is that there should be 3 House in full view of the American pub­ comprised of nine Democrats and four days for a committee report to be lic. Republicans. So, we know how they available for Members before they have So I think that the goal of our task might be inclined to rule, but never be­ to vote on legislation. force on deliberative democracy is to fore have they ruled so excessively So what do we do? We consistently let the American people know that one strict as they have in the 103d Con­ waive that 3-day layover measure. In of the greatest attacks on representa­ gress; and what has happened in this fact, on 77 percent of the rules that tive government has taken place in the Congress is that the rules have vir­ have been considered in the 103d Con­ first 31/2 months of 1993. tually been changed to repress the gress, the 3-day layover period provi­ The gentleman from Florida [Mr. rights of the minority to discuss issues sion has been totally thrown out the Goss] and I and the gentleman from that are of great, great importance to window. New York [Mr. SOLOMON] and the gen­ the people of this country. Let us look again at the history of tleman from Tennessee [Mr. QUILI,.EN] In the House of Representatives this. In 1972 the average length of will work diligently to try to ensure today, playing by the rules these days .measures that were considered here on that the rights of not only our minor­ usually means abusing all normal the House floor were 3.2 pages and con­ ity Members, but the rights of Demo­ standards of fairness. It means tram­ stantly people were allowed to have 3 crats are recognized so that they can in pling the rights, and stifling the voice, days to read, work with their staffs, fact offer amendments on the House of the minority party in Congress-­ and look at measures before they voted floor and that the arrogance of the and, therefore, of all the millions of on them. Today the average length of Democrat leadership will not continue people represented by conservative measures that we consider here is 12.8 to stifle the will of the majority Mem­ Congressmen nationwide, be they Re­ pages. So if you look at the very small bership of this House, Members on both publican or Democrat. number of pages that existed in the sides of the aisle who want to have the Here is one example: When a voter early 1970's and 3 days to consider it, rights of their constituents recognized. registration bill came before the Con­ and today the longer bills that we have So Mr. Speaker, I thank my friend, gress earlier this year, the bill was to look at and the fact that we have in the gentleman from Indiana, for giving known as the motor-voter bill or, as I many cases virtually no time to even me the opportunity to share in his called it, the auto-fraud bill, and I was read these measures at all, it is again time and I congratulate those who convinced that a number of its provi­ a very serious attack on the process of want to struggle in behalf of greater sions would have made voting fraud represen ta ti ve government. democracy, of greater opportunity for easier. In subcommittee I had offered 8044 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD-HOUSE April 21, 1993 20 amendments to help reduce the po­ TON], was not allowed to offer his alter­ In the wake of those scandals, the tential of fraud because I wanted an op­ native budget proposal to cut the defi­ liberal leadership promised reform. portunity to offer at least some of the cit. They recognized that his alter­ What we got, though, was even more most important of those amendments native was very, very attractive. His deformed than it had been before. here on the House floor; and I was out­ proposal would have limited the First, in a move uniformly criticized voted in subcommittee, and that was growth of Government to 2 percent per even by the liberal news media, the fair. I took 12 of those amendments to year without raising taxes and would leadership forced through a rules the full committee, and I was outvoted have substantially improved President change which lets delegates from U.S. there, and that was fair. But, when I Clinton's budget package. territories to vote on the House floor. asked the Committee on Rules for the Now I had to tell my constituents It is absurd. In one case, it means that right to present those amendments that the Committee on Rules would 47 ,000 American Samoans, people who here on the House floor, I was denied not allow the gentleman from Indiana don't even pay full U.S. taxes, will the right to present even the first [Mr. BURTON] the right to present his have the same vote in Congress that amendment. In effect the Committee ideas on the floor of the House, and let my 610,000 taxpaying constituents on Rules said: me tell my colleagues that they we.re have. That is just plain nonsensical. We have confected the legislation. It's outraged when they heard about it. The new House rules also include a good for our purposes. Take it or leave it. Because of the Committee on Rules rolling quorum provision which makes Vote it up or down. By the way, we've got a railroad job, Mr. Speaker, the Amer­ it even easier for committees to pass majority, so we're going to take it, and you ican people, they found out and have bills to the full House without having a do not have the chance to even address your understood every time we have ex­ majority of committee members even proposed amendments on the floor of the plained it, they understood that the present. House of Representatives. American people were denied any The old rules allowing rampant proxy Mr. Speaker, I never had a chance to chance at being alerted to the Burton or absentee voting in committee were offer those amendments. The omnipo­ option and, thus, were denied any bad enough that I had made it a prior­ tent, omnipresent, omniprejudicial, chance to urge their own Congressmen ity for change last year when I sat on and omnipartisan Rules Committee ex­ to exercise a vote on that option. I hasten to add that this was not just a special reform task force. But instead ercised its tyrannical tendencies and of changing the rules to discourage ab­ shut me out entirely. They wouldn't a partisan objection on my part. My objection is supported by independent, senteeism, the new rules that we have even let my amendments have a fair just passed encourage it. chance before the entire House mem­ nonpartisan expert analysts like Nor­ man Ornstein of the American Enter­ Finally, the liberal majority passed a bership to stand on their own and to be new rule which could be seen as a voted on individually. prise Institute and Thomas Mann of the Brookings Institution. They testi­ power grab for the office of the Speak­ No open hearing. No debate. No er. Usually, when bills go to conference chance to improve the bill. No vote on fied before Congress this year that, "restrictive special rules should not be­ committees to iron out differences be­ those very well-intentioned amend­ tween House and the Senate versions, ments. In fact, there was no fairness in come the norm" and "should be used only when absolutely necessary." They which iron out the differences between the system, and such a situation is not the versions passed by each House, the unusual. It goes on consistently in this characterized the frequency of restric­ tive rules as, "a disturbing trend which committee leaders appoint the con­ House of Representatives on virtually ference members. every bill that we have voted on in the should be rolled back." 103d Congress. The despotic majority Now those are nonpartisan, independ­ 0 1750 has placed what we call a closed rule ent experts on activities of the Con­ The committee leaders appoint the on every single major bill that has gress of the United States, and what conference members. Under the new reached the House floor this year. they are saying is that the practice of rule, the Speaker can toss out a con­ the majority who govern the legisla­ ference member for any reason and This means that if Republicans have tion of the House of Representatives any ideas whatsoever about how to im­ has become so stifling, so overwhelm­ name his own replacement. This means prove a bill, those ideas will not even ingly restrictive that the American nearly dictatorial powers in the hand be considered in the light of day-and people do not have an adequate oppor­ of the Speaker, because anyone who they do not stop at just Republicans, I tunity to have their voice heard on this does not agree with him could possibly might add. If any Democrats have any great deliberative body's floor. be thrown out on his ear. ideas that do not jibe with the party The statistics show that unfortu­ For example, if a conservative wants dictates of the conference majority, nately the warnings of Mr. Ornstein to protect a House amendment which then they are out of luck, and they and Mr. Mann are not being heeded. In limits taxes, but the Speaker wants cannot present their ideas on the 1977-78, just 15 percent of all bills had taxes raised, the Speaker can now re­ House floor. restrictive debate rules. In 1991-92, that place the conservative with someone What I would like to know is what number had jumped to 66 percent. That who will vote against the amendment. are the Democrats afraid of? Are they is terrible, but even worse than that, That means less protection for every afraid that their ideas and their posi­ this year the number of restricted rules taxpayer in America, and it is not tions will not be able to withstand pub­ has been 100 percent. That is not just right. lic scrutiny? Do they think that Re­ terrible; it is a travesty. As a result, Well, we could go further. Once again publican ideas are inherently more democracy in Congress suffers as it has I want to tell my friend from Indiana, popular, and thus, that the only way to never suffered before. Mr. BURTON, how much I appreciate his defeat us is to keep the American peo­ As bad as the problems are with the taking the time and yielding me time ple in the dark and not allow us to dis­ Rules Committee, they really con­ so we can discuss these terribly impor­ cuss our views on the House floor? stitute only a small part of the larger tant issues. But we could go on about The American people are too smart pattern of abuses of justice by the other travesties of justice that occur to for that. In a series of town meetings I House majority leadership. This is the deprive the Members of the House of have held in the last several weeks in same leadership that allowed all the Representatives their rightful fairness Louisiana, dozens---even hundreds---of scandals to happen in the last few and their ability to debate important my constituents have asked me why years: the House banking scandal, the issues on this floor. the Republicans were being steam­ restaurant scandal, the post office But the point remains unalterable: rolled when we tried to offer ways to scandal. We had peole convicted for co­ Today the U.S. House of Representa­ reduce the deficit. caine abuse. We had people who were tives no longer operates as a delibera­ They wanted to know why my friend, manipulating bank funds for their own tive democracy. Instead, it operates as the gentleman from Indiana [Mr. BUR- purposes. a rubber stamp for the entrenched elite April 21, 1993 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD-HOUSE 8045 who rule the Democratic caucus and, That would have stimulated eco­ say even though we are debating to­ hence, ultimately rule the entire House nomic growth, would not have cost any. night the Republican leadership task of Representatives, much like the Po­ jobs, would have created jobs, and force on this issue, if the majority in litburo used to rule the toothless So­ would not have taken any more money this House continues to use the tactics viet Congress in the worst days of to­ out of the pockets of taxpayers of this they have employed in the past, that talitarian communism. country. is, bringing closed rules to the floor Mr. Speaker, that is not the America Contrast that with President Clin­ and thus not allowing our constituents I believe in. I do not think it is the ton's proposal which is $402 billion to be properly represented and not al­ America that my constituents or the right now in new taxes, plus another lowing these legislative proposals we constituents of every Member in this $100 billion or so with the ad valorem are talking about to be discussed and Congress believe in. tax, and all the spending he has been debated, then we will once again go But that is the system of the House talking about, with no real reduction back to these dilatory tactics that will of Representatives, and it needs to be in the deficit. What you come up with bring this place to a halt and cause a changed. It needs to be corrected. The is one plan which will get there with­ lot of problems for the majority as well Committee on Rules needs to be out raising your taxes, and another one as the minority. . brought back into focus to carry out which is going to get there by raising We hope that will not happen, but we the functions as it was able to carry your taxes through the ceiling. want everybody to know if this does them out and guide the process of the The bottom line is that the Commit­ not work, we will once again return to house debates without over duly influ­ tee on Rules upstairs, run by the tyr­ the policies that will bring about a encing the outcome and restricting and anny of the majority, would not even modicum of fairness. stifling the ability of Members to dis­ allow us to debate the 2-percent solu­ Mr. Speaker, I yield to the gentle­ cuss issues of great importance to tion, which would not raise your taxes. woman from Maryland [Mrs. BENTLEY] . them and to the future of this country. That was the straw that broke the Mrs. BENTLEY. Mr. Speaker, I want Mr. Speaker, we must bring delibera­ camel's back as far as I was concerned. to thank my colleague for bringing all tion back in to democracy in the House When they did that, when they issued of this up on the floor today. I also of.Representatives. We must make this that closed rule that would not allow want to point out that on the proposal House worthy of the country it is de­ us to even debate a budget that would we had, the gentleman mentioned the signed to serve. It will not be worthy get us to a balanced budget in 7 years fact that we would get to zero deficit again until the Committee on Rules without a tax increase, and at the same spending in 7 years and there would be and the leadership bring fairness back time they were ramming through no tax increase. I think one other im­ into the system and restore the right President Clinton's budget proposals, portant point that the gentleman did of amendment and the right of full, we said that was enough. not mention is that we were cutting free, and open speech in assembly to That is when we started calling vote spending by $848 billion during that what was known as the people's House. after vote after vote and using dilatory time, by having that flat freeze with Mr. Speaker, I thank the gentleman tactics within the framework of the just the 2 percent added on. for yielding to me. rules of the House to bring this place I think that is what people are talk­ Mr. BURTON of Indiana. Mr. Speak­ to a halt until they allowed a modicum ing about, let us cut spending. That of fairness. er, I want to thank my colleague for Out of that came this Republican was a very important part of it. Mr. BURTON of Indiana. Mr. Speak­ his contribution. Leadership Task Force on Deliberative Mr. Speaker, let me just say that Democracy in the House of Representa­ er, I think the gentlewoman brought some of this might sound like sour tives. This task force has come up with up a very valid point. The fact of the grapes, because we are in the minority a policy that we are presenting to the matter is President Clinton's proposals and we do not have the House of Rep­ majority which we hope will bring back in 5 years are still going to have a defi­ resentatives and we do not have the comity to this House and bring the cit of around $240 billion or so, depend­ Senate and we do not have the Presi­ Committee on Rules into the realm of ing on who you are talking to. I think dency. But it is more than that. reality so we can bring open rules to it is going to be much higher than This year President Clinton has pro­ the floor and bring such things as a 2- that. posed to the people of this country $402 percent solution to the House. Contrast that with our proposal that billion in new taxes and fees; $402 bil­ The gentlewoman from Maryland would not raise any taxes, and we lion. In addition to that, on tax day [Mrs. BENTLEY]. to whom I am going to would have been on a plane toward a this year, on April 15, he talked about yield, coauthored the 2-percent solu­ balanced budget in 7 years without a an ad valorem tax which could cost an­ tion with me. She and myself and oth­ tax increase and cuts of $848 billion. I other $100 billion. So you are looking ers who represent 550,000 to 600,000 peo­ thank the gentlewoman from Maryland at $500 billion in new taxes and fees, ple could not have our voices heard, [Mrs. BENTLEY] for her contribution. which is more than double and close to and, hence, our constituents' voices Mr. Speaker, I would like to yield to triple the largest tax increase in U.S. could not be heard in this body on the gentleman from Florida. [Mr. history. things very important to not only Goss], who is a very valuable member Mr. Speaker, what relevancy does them but the entire Nation. of the Committee on Rules who does a that have to the discussion the gen­ So that was the genesis of this prob­ yeoman's service for everybody in this tleman from Louisiana [Mr. LIVING­ lem. I want to congratulate my col­ country. STON] was just talking about and the leagues on the Cammi ttee on Rules for Mr. GOSS. Mr. Speaker, I thank the gentleman from California [Mr. their diligence. I am talking about the gentleman from Indiana for yielding DREIER] was talking about and which Republican colleagues on the Commit­ and for his very much on target and the gentleman from Florida [Mr. Goss] tee on Rules, the gentleman from Flor­ stimulating comments on the subject. and I will be talking about? ida [Mr. Goss], the gentleman from Mr. Speaker, I think that the beauty Well, we proposed alternative budg­ California [Mr. DREIER], the gentleman of the democratic system that our ets. One of those alternative budgets from Tennessee [Mr. QUILLEN], and the Founding Fathers set up was the prin­ the gentleman from Louisiana [Mr. gentleman from New York [Mr. SOLO­ ciple of proportionate representation. LIVINGSTON] alluded to a moment ago MON], for trying to get these r ules That is what is at stake here, one man, was the 2-percertt solution, which opened up so we could bring these very one vote. That is an idea I tl;link we un­ would freeze all Government spending important issues to the floor of the derstand in this country, the idea that at a growth rate of no more than 2 per­ House so the people's will could be ex­ everybody would have a voice in the cent over the next 5 years and would pressed openly in this body. people's palace. Whether that voice was reach a balanced budget in 7 years Mr. Speaker, I think that may hap­ directly to the representative or indi­ without a tax increase. pen in the future. I would just like to rectly to the representative is debat- 8046 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD-HOUSE April 21, 1993 able. It does not make a great dif­ business of the House of Representa­ here? We still have not gotten any­ ference, as long as that voice was out tives is done on the floor and through where on it. there. the wonders of modern technology Our problem is, we cannot allow, it We have talked a lot about the fact made available to so many Americans seems, the majority of the Committee that all of those voices are not being in their living rooms through C-SPAN. on Rules will not allow the real meat allowed to be heard. It is not only the There are so many Americans being of the subject to come to the floor and, voices, it is the issues in many cases shut out of the process by this restric­ consequently, all being done behind that are not being allowed to be heard tive rules process. I have heard my col­ closed doors, and the American public because they are shut off by the Com­ leagues, the gentleman from California is not being allowed to see this. And we mittee on Rules. So what I would call [Mr. DREIER] this evening say that it are getting nowhere. The American some very meaty, timely issues that was millions. In fact, we did some cal­ public deserves to see this. These are the American constituency is saying culations. We. think it is about 250 mil­ things that have been talked about in please deal with this, please t;::iJk about lion so far in the 10 pieces of legislation campaigns. this, please work you will on this, and that we have discussed, if you take a These are devices or mechanisms then please come to a more sensible de­ look at the 165 amendments or 163 that are well-known to the American cision than we are presently seeing amendments that have been suggested people, and they want to know why are with the rules that we have to live and the very few that we have allow­ we not talking about them on the floor with today and the costs that we have ed on. of the House. And the answer is, the to bear today, do that. This is what we If you do a process of arithmetic with Committee on Rules will not let us do are asking you to do, those of us who that, it looks like it is fair to say that it in a way that the American public is pay your salary, we the American tax­ some 250 million Americans have not asking that we should do it. payers and constituents. had their representative voice, have Whether our local election super­ not had a chance to speak here. visors should have the power to ensure D 1800 Well, are these important subjects? that dead people, and people who are And we are precluded from doing The answer is, you are darn right they not citizens, are not allowed to vote. that. The things gets cut off, throttled, are important subjects. We are talking Surely, that gets at the essence of de­ as it were, at the Committee on Rules about things like the budget. We are mocracy. Yet there are amendments level. talking about taxes. We are talking that were shut off, as the gentleman That is not the democratic system or about health policy. We are talking from Indiana well knows, in the Com­ the representative form of government about voting rights. We are talking mittee on Rules. at work doing its job. about mandated employee benefits. We Whether HIV-infected immigrants, I think that that was the idea, but I are talking about things that come and people with full-blown AIDS in would say that the reality of the House into our mail boxes, that come across other countries, should be allowed to of Representatives in 1993, that is, our telephone lines and our fax lines come and live in the United States at a since the 103d Congress has been in ses­ every day about which every American time when our national health care sion, that process has not worked at should have the say, if they want to, system is already overburdened, and we all. and this is the place they want to come are not doing anywhere near as well as We have heard some commentary to­ to have that say. And that say has been we should in dealing with the AIDs night that 100 percent of the rules so systematically tred upon by, I think, problems and the HIV infection prob­ far on the major legislation that we the majority leadership in what I call lems we already have presently, domes­ have addressed, and we have not ad­ the exercise of absolute power, the ar- · tically in our borders in this country. dressed very much major legislation in rogant exercise of absolute power. Another area of great concern. this first 100 days, as we all know, but When you start talking about the Whether we should change the cur­ what we have addressed has all been magnitude of some of these proposals, I rent policy of restricting acknowledged under restrictive rule. think that these things do very much homosexuals from joining the military. Now, some has been more restrictive trigger interest in America. Whether that is a top priority or not in than others and some, perhaps, lends Let me just quickly run through a the Nation's business, it is certainly a itself to some type of restriction, to be couple of the proposals that I think are top priority of discussion and was initi­ totally fair. But the fact is that com­ perhaps of more interest than some of ated by the Clinton administration as a prehensively, the conclusion is that we the others, and this is an arbitrary list. first order of business. It has created a have been unnecessarily restrictive be­ It could be one of dozens. firestorm of what I will call com­ cause of the arrogance of the majority Proposals such as whether we should mentary across our Nation, leading to leadership. That is an unmistakable pay for new spending rather than add­ inevitably some type of action, I would fact, and that is why we have gone and, ing additional debt to the national suppose, or at least debate in the U.S in good faith, trying to deal as best we debt. That is our children and grand­ Congress. And that is an area where can within the system, gone and cre­ children. We already know that bill is there is a tremendous amount of inter­ ated a task force, chaired by the gen­ at about $17,000 per man, woman, and est, and we have several times tried to tleman from New York [Mr. SOLOMON], child in the country and will go up make amendments in order to get that our ranking member of the Committee about 50 percent to about $25,000 per to the House floor so that the House of on Rules, that discusses what actually man, woman, and child in the country Representatives can join in the discus­ this decline of the deliberative demo­ under the Clinton administration 5- sion at this point. And we have been cratic process entails. year budget, leading to a national debt forestalled. Is it really there? The answer is yes. of $6.2, or more, trillion by the end of Each of these issues, and many oth­ It really is there. It is happening. It is 1998. ers, of course, have been shot down be­ happening right now in the 103d Con­ The point that the distinguished gen­ cause it is a 9-to-4 situation in the gress, why we have issued a report, tlewoman from Maryland made about Committee on Rules, and the minority which we will make public at a press getting at cutting spending, that is of cannot prevail. And whatever the ma­ conference at 11:30 tomorrow, and why interest. Yet proposals have been shut jority wants, the majority seems to there are some conclusions and some off. get. recommendations for some doable Another proposal, whether any in­ So instead of being the gatekeeper things in there that, if we can get the crease in our national debt should be for orderly legislation to come to the majority to agree with, will lead to, I tied to an ironclad balanced budget floor, the Committee on Rules had think, some very beneficial changes in amendment or the true line-item veto. ended up as an enforcer for the abso- the way the Committee on Rules does My Lord, how much time have we de­ 1u te will of the majority that run the its business and, therefore, the way voted to waltzing around with that place. April 21, 1993 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD-HOUSE 8047 I think I will make this observation. have all these procedures where we this task force, because this is a delib­ Rather than helping break gridlock, waive the holdover requirements, and erative body. This is not a place where which we talk about so much here, it is very important that Members read we rubberstamp what another execu­ what is happening is that the Commit­ legislation and understand what they tive branch wishes to do, whether it is tee on Rules has actually gone about are voting on. When we waive all those in the same party or another party. and is locking up the right to speak in holdover requirements and ram this We do have the separation of powers, what I will call the gridlocker. We can­ legislation through, as the gentleman and how many times we heard the sep­ not get all of the things we should be from Indiana [Mr. BURTON] has sug­ aration of powers arguments involved talking about out of that locker. And, gested, people really do not know what when we had a Republican administra­ of course, we need to be doing it be­ we are voting on. tion in the White House. I think the cause the people we work for are ask­ Quite often we say we take these is­ same principles apply, that we do have, ing us to. sues up year after year after year, so indeed, a ·separation of powers. We are If there is one thing Americans un­ we always know what we are voting on. not here to work for the President of derstand, it is fair play. And they un­ Wrong. We have 110 new Members here, the United States. We are here to work derstand blatant unfairness, and they and they have not been here year after with the President of the United States understand that something is wrong. year after year to be involved in these and to provide counsel and wisdom and And we hope that our report on the de­ issues, and of course, new things are our best experience and our best advice cline of deliberative democracy, which happening with these issues and new to whatever the President's program we hope every Member will read, will po in ts of view have come to this body, may be, but we represent the people we begin to spell out what exactly is because we have 110 new Members, wel­ work for, the people in our districts. wrong. And when the unfairness that is come new po in ts of view. They should That is what makes democracy work, clear becomes obvious to everybody in be heard on these issues, and if they that cumulative experience of the America, perhaps we will be able to are stifled, we are not getting the full grassroots working up through rep­ build enough pressure to correct some measure of the benefit of the wonderful resentative government with the lead­ of our problems. will of the House of Representatives. It ership from a different branch of gov­ Mr. BURTON of Indiana. I would like is being cut short for some surrogate to ask my colleague a couple of ques­ ernment, and, of course, the other wisdom somewhere that has been basi­ branch overseeing the constitutional tions here. cally usurped by a very small handful He serves on the Committee on questions that come along inevitably of majority leadership. as we go about our business. That is Rules, and he has watched what is Mr. BURTON of Indiana. The gen­ going on. what deliberative democracy is. tleman from California mentioned the If we had to take a test, if any Mem­ As has been stated before, up until 3-day layover rule. I can remember in just a few short years ago 85 percent of ber of Congress had to take a test on recent years when they started going any piece of legislation that they the rules were open. And then in the to the closed rules, they would bring a last Congress, it went to 66 percent of passed, I would be curious to see how 15-pound piece of legislation tied up in well they would be able to do in terms the rules were closed, where we could string and set it on that desk and ex­ not propose any amendments. of all the provisions of what is in that Now it is 100 percent of the rules are pect us to vote on it within a couple of legislation. closed. hours. The transition rules were not My guess would be that most Mem­ I just wonder, in your opinion, since even in the legislation, and nobody bers have not read every single piece of you have seen these proposals coming knew what was in it, and it involved legislation that they vote on, and I out of the White House from the Clin­ hundreds of billions of dollars, of tax­ think that would be safe ground. I ton administration, if this is not a payers' dollars, that was going to be think we do need to afford not only the move to completely gag the minority spent, and we were voting totally in time but the incentive to be better ac­ and just to ram through President the dark without any chance to review quainted with the legislation. Clinton's proposals with minimal de­ it. I think the gentleman's point about bate before the American people realize We probably could not have reviewed it adequately in 3 days anyhow, but we deliberative democracy is particularly what is in these proposals. true. Perhaps one other irony I might did not even have the benefit of 3 days Mr. GOSS. I think that that would be allude to. Of these 110 new Members we a generally fair characterization. And to have our staffs take a look at what they were trying to do. That is when have, I believe 63 are in the Majority certainly, you would have that percep­ party, and of course, they campaigned tion, if you sat in the Committee on all the pork and the waste and the fraud takes place in this legislation, in on change. How much have we heard Rules meetings. about change? I, of course, cannot speak to the mo­ the waning hours of the Congress. That is why I think it is grossly un­ It is sort of curious to me that the tives because I am not privy to the de­ freshman Democrats seem to have fall­ cisions that are made in the majority. fair, and I would like to have the gen­ tleman comment on this briefly, it is en into lock-step behind the party But I would say that that is a fair as­ mandate. We have all these party line sessment, with this clarification, that grossly unfair for the majority to waive those rules, to bring this thing votes now, and even though we are the 100 percent of the rules have not actu­ ones now in the Minari ty party, the ally been fully closed. They have been down here and to ram it through with­ out the minority even having the right Republican party, trying and attempt­ restrictive. ing to break through what in fact has I will make only that distinction. to review or to propose amendments to it. become a total gag, and to get a chance They have been mostly closed, and to talk about change on the floor, we they certainly have not been fully Mr. GOSS. Obviously, it is unfair, and one of the things that our report do not have the support of the Demo­ open. And as I say, there are a couple crat freshmen that we would expect. of cases where we have had amend­ on the decline of deliberative democ­ racy does is not only make those edi­ I think one of the points that the ments allowed, so that would be tech­ gentleman has properly alluded to is nically correct. So they have not been torial type comments and conclusions that the gentleman from Indiana has that our job may very well be to point fully closed, but I think that is part out in appropriate ways where there is of it. so well portrayed, but backs it up with There is an incredible irony there, if facts and figures of what in fact has dissembling going on and where there the gentleman will continue to yield happened and been the documentary is duplicity going on, so that every­ to me. proof of the procedures so far in the body understands exactly where any­ 103d Congress with the Committee on body actually is on one of these issues D 1810 Rules. involving change, whether they are That is what we heard so much. We Of course, as the gentleman knows, truly for change or whether they are have 110 new Members. Of course, we the word deliberative is in the title of just saying they are for change. 8048 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD_:_HOUSE April 21, 1993 Mr. BURTON of Indiana. Mr. Speak­ ments to this floor, budgets that will and 6 U.S. Government agencies. He er, I thank the gentleman for his com­ balance themselves in a 5- or. 6- or also pointed out that the French ments. He is obviously one of the more seven-year period without tax in­ "sought advance knowledge of the bar­ eloquent Members of the House. He creases, because they want to ram gaining positions of American nego­ does a great job on the Committee on through their proposals that are age­ tiators in trade talks involving Rules. old tax, tax, tax, spend, spend, spend, France.'' I would just like to conclude, Mr. and elect, elect, elect. That is their The 21-page assignment sheet was Speaker, by saying that this Repub­ goal. It has been in the past and it is prepared by the French equivalent of lican Leadership Task Force on Delib­ now. the CIA according to Greve. It is con­ erative Democracy in the House is not The American people. Mr. Speaker, sidered authentic and has, according to sour grapes. I would like to say, Mr. ought to know these things. They informed American sources, been con­ Speaker, if I were speaking to America, ought to be writing to their Congress­ firmed as accurate by some of our Gov­ that the issue is whether or not we are men and Senators across this country ernment officials. going to take a course, take a course of and saying, "Eliminate these gag rules. Twelve allied countries have targeted action that is going to lead to $400 bil­ Bring everything to the floor for a U.S. business. The article listed lion or $500 billion in new taxes with­ vote. Let the American people see in France, Japan, Italy, Taiwan, and West out really substantially reducing the this body, the people's body, really Germany as having stepped up spying debt and the deficit, or are we going to what the issues are, and let them know on United States businesses since the get control of spending in this House who is voting for higher taxes, who is end of the cold war. and balance the budget and get on with voting against them; who is voting for Industries targeted by our allies are doing what the people of this country a balanced budget, who is voting electronics, defense, and aerospace. want. against it; who is voting for line item All types of tactics are used to get We proposed a 2-percent freeze on vetoes, and who is voting against information from American business Government spending that would get them.'' from rifling briefcases in hotels to us to a balanced budget in 7 years. The Once the American people know the planting moles or informers in compa­ Committee on Rules would not even facts, as Abraham Lincoln said, then nies. allow us to debate that on the floor of they are going to make the right Although the American Government the House. Remember what I said, Mr. choices. Lincoln said, "Let the people has warned our allies about such illicit Speaker, that would have balanced the know the facts, and the country will be tactics, we still continue to suffer from budget in 7 years without any new saved." That is just as true today as it spying. taxes, and it would have frozen Govern­ was the day he said it. The most coveted U.S. secrets are ment spending at no more than a 2-per­ I say to the Committee on Rules, Mr. "Research, test results, production en­ cent growth, and would have cut $848 Speaker, let us let the people know the gineering and sales strategies for Boe­ billion in pork and waste out of Gov­ facts. Quit keeping them in the dark. ing and McDonnell-Douglas, makers of ernment spending. That is what the Quit gagging the minority, and let commercial airliners. Both compete American people want. these things be debated openly and against the French-led European con­ They would not even allow us to de­ fairly on the House floor. glomerate Airbus Industrie." bate it on the floor. They literally Another industry is the advanced gagged the Minari ty so we could not helicopter research by Bell Helicopters, even debate it, because they wanted to D 1820 Sikorsky and Boeing, particularly on ram through President Clinton's pro­ the V-22 Osprey, which takes off like a FRIENDLY ALLIES SHOULD NOT posals of $402 billion in new taxes and helicopter and flies like an airplane. SPY fees, $180-some billion in new spending. Information on stealth technology is The only cu ts they were talking The SPEAKER pro tempo re (Mr. also sought at Lockheed, General Dy­ about were in the area of defense, and PICKLE). Under a previous order of the namics, and McDonnell Douglas. over a 5-year period, instead of bal­ House, the gentlewoman from Mary­ Commercial banks, investment ancing the budget, or a 7-year period, land [Mrs. BENTLEY] is recognized for houses, and venture capital firms are we were going to end up with an addi­ 60 minutes. not immune to spying. According to tional $240-some billion a year in defi­ Mrs. BENTLEY. Mr. Speaker, con­ Mr. Greve, the French mainly wanted cit. gratulations are in order for the the names of lawyers, consultants, and As the gentleman from Florida so Knight Ridder News Service for once financial organizations, involved in Eu­ aptly put it, instead of the debt and the again exposing the threat to the United ropean expansion plans or joint ven­ deficit going down, by 1998 we would States industry from spying by our tures. have a minimum of $6 trillion national friendly ally, France. This is not the The reason this story is so important debt. We believe, many of us believe, first time the news service has tried to not only is the competitiveness that that that national debt by the year 1998 warn the American Government and U.S. industry loses through theft of in­ or 2000 is going to be between $8 tril­ business about a serious threat to in­ formation, but also because there is a lion and $13 trillion. dustry. debate in the Federal Government on If that occurs, the interest alone on This past weekend a story, whose what role the CIA and other agencies the national debt will be well above headline read "French Spies Target should play to bring this spying to a half of all the tax revenues coming in. U.S. Businesses," written by Frank halt. If that ever occurs, we are going to Greve from the Herald Washington Bu­ Many government heads claim they have them printing money to pay off a reau, exposed the massive threat to cannot stop economic espionage, but lot of the debt so we do not have to pay United States technology by the we did at one time through Project interest on it, and we could very well French. Socrates at the Defense Department. have hyper-inflation. We could have The source for the information was a When that project was closed out, it bread costing $20 a loaf and milk cost­ memo which "was unsigned, undated was set up privately and still functions ing $200 a quart, because we do not get and stamped Defense Confidential." It in the private sector, telling businesses control of the spending problem around dated from mid-1989 to 1990 and arrived how they can stop the espionage, and this place. at the Herald Washington Bureau in a when a certain kind of firm is acquired, That is a direct result of the Com­ plain brown envelope and was written just what will be threatened next in a mittee on Rules, controlled by the in French on French paper. business. Democratic majority, not allowing us Frank Greve wrote about the espio­ There is no reason for American busi­ to bring balanced budget amendments nage plan which targeted 49 high-tech­ ness or the U.S. Government to toler­ to this floor, line item veto amend- nology companies, 24 financial firms, ate this spying. We have an answer in April 21, 1993 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD-HOUSE 8049 the private sector-it is called Development and marketing of 0 1830 Technology Strategic Planning in ground-to-air missiles with vertical fir­ I might just point out, Mr. Speaker, Stewart, FL. ing capability. Electro-optics research. that the Est goes on and on, and I am Listen to the list of companies that Motorola Inc.: Marketing of cellular going to stop at this point on the list are targeted-and remember this is phones in Europe. Military applica­ for tonight, because I want to do this just from one of our friendly allies­ tions of digital signal processors. De­ in about three different parts so the France. velopment secure wireless communica­ They are: people of our country will understand tions systems for top government and what is happening, and that many of Allied Signal Aerospace Co: Inertial corporate officials. sensors, star sensors, altitude control our so-called friends are doing every­ N orthcorp Corp.: Gyro lasers. Infrared thing they can to undermine our econ­ on global positioning system-research sensors for MX and Midgetman. in military aviation, cruise missile omy and to steal our technology, and Electro-optical sen'sors for guided all I can say, Mr. Speaker, is that propellants, high-altitude turbojet pro­ weapons. Airborne electronic warfare pellants. America needs to wake up and wake up technology. big. Babcock & Wilcox Nuclear Power Di­ Perkin-Elmer Corp.: Electro-optical vision: Future nuclear products and systems. Mirrors for lasers. services. Rockwell International Corp.: Global A HISTORY OF BUDGET SUMMIT Ford Aerospace Corp.: Telecommuni­ positioning system satellite. Scramjet cations and weather satellites. AGREEMENTS Hughes Aircraft Co.: Telecommuni­ engine for aerospace plane. Future shuttles. Space station energy produc­ The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a cations and weather satellites, particu­ previous order of the House, the gen­ larly the HS 601 communications sat­ tion work package 4. Metals and com­ posites for aerospace plane. Strategic tleman from California [Mr. DOO­ ellite. Inertial and measuring systems. LITTLE] is recognized for 60 minutes. Fiberoptics in antitank weapons. Phoe­ defense initiatives. Space based inter­ ceptor. Bl-B bomber problems. Mr. DOOLITTLE. Mr. Speaker, I al­ nix 54 C air-to-air missile technology. ways begin these special orders when Electro-optical sensors. Air-to-ground, Textron Inc., Bell Helicopter Subsidi­ ary: Helicopter sales strategies. V-22 we are speaking essentially to an ground-to-air, and air-to-air guidance empty Chamber to make that point and control systems. APG/71 combat Osprey development. Sales strategy for the LHX helicopter. Marketing efforts that although there are not many aircraft radar technology. Members here we know that there are Litton Industries, Itek Optical Sys­ in Africa. Cadillac Gage Subsidiary: Local licensing agreements overseas. many who are watching C-SPAN, many tems Div.: Optical components and members of the public who are watch­ mirrors for satellites. Electronic War­ Textron Inc.: Landing gear. TRW: Military telecommunications ing C-SPAN, and we hope that the in­ fare Systems Group: New technologies formation communicated here may be for ships and aircraft. satellites, particularly fleet satellite Kearfott Guidance and Navigation communications phase 2, defense sat­ of use to all of our citizens, particu­ Corp.: Accelerometers, inertial naviga­ ellite communications systems. larly the viewers who are watching. tion equipment, star sensors used in United Technologies Corp., Pratt and A number of us held town hall meet­ the Trident II D-5 missile. Whitney Division: Aircraft engine ings during the district work period, Lockheed Corp.: Advanced tactical sales. Foreign joint ventures. Twenty and I wanted to just report back to the fighter development, particularly space station contracts. Solid rocket House what I found out at my town stealth and aerodynamic research, in­ propulsion systems. Scramjet for aero­ hall meetings. I had about six of them, frared and passive sensors. C-130 and space plane. Sikorsky Aircraft Divi­ and they occurred during the week P-3 sales strategy. Problems with the sion: Helicopter marketing plans. leading up to Easter Sunday. C-5 cargo plal!e. Activities of Orab sub­ Joint ventures, particularly efforts I found an overwhelmingly strong re­ sidiaries. Long-range, antiaircraft with Westland Aerospace Ltd., to pene­ sponse on the part of our constituents. radar technology. trate European markets. Electro­ We had, I think, the least number of Los Alamos and Lawrence Livermore magnetic interference problems on S- people we had was around 100, and at National Laboratories: Military-relat­ 70 Blackhawk helicopters. Norden Divi­ several of the town halls we had 120 or ed research. sion: Guidance technology for ground­ so and at one of them in Placerville we McDonnell Douglas Corp.: Civilian to-ground weapons. had over 350 people in attendance. This aircraft sales strategy. Production ca­ Westinghouse Electric Corp.: New was a town hall specifically on the pacity and costs. Foreign partnerships. generation radar technologies. Sales economy. Each one of them was on the Military sales efforts in the Middle strategies-local partners and joint economy. It was advertised as such. East, Asia, and Europe. Local partners. ventures. Technology for detailing People showed up and had a lot of in­ Stealth technology. Short takeoff and electromagneting interference. Combat terest, and basically I do not have my landing version of the F-15. Helicopter plane upgrades. charts with me tonight, but I have had sales effort. Strategic defense ini tia­ The Boeing Co.: Commercial airliner them on the floor before for special or­ ti ve research. Tracking satellites. sales tactics. Production capacity. ders. I made the presentation showing Ground surveillance tracking system. Technical problems with existing air­ kind of what has been the history of Battle management command, control, craft. Development of future 757 and these big-budget summit agreements and communications system. Delta 767 models. Orbital aircraft research. that we have had in the past, and we rocket launcher. Advances launch vehi­ Cost, production and use of new com­ talked about 1982, 1984, 1987, 1989, and cle. Aerospace plane. posites, resins, and alloys. 1990. So there have been five major Tail rotor suppression technology. Litigation with Airbus, particularly budget summit agreements over the LHX research. C-17 developments. Ad­ through the General Agreement on decade of the 1980's including the one vanced tactical fighters programs. F- Tariffs and Trade in Geneva. Strategic in 1990. 15, AV-8 sales efforts. Marketing of de­ defense initiative research. Equipment Each of those promised immediate tection and communications systems. for special forces. Offsets for Saudi tax increases of varying amounts, and Martin-Marietta Corp.: Liquid fuel companies in Saudi Government con­ each of them also guaranteed spending boosters for Titans 2, 3, and 4 rocket tracts. Priorities with European part­ reductions. The interesting feature of launchers, particularly the Titan 3. ners. Ground-to-air missile and com­ each was that we always got every Pershing 2 technology. Zeni th star munications research. dime of the promised tax increases. laser. Space-based interceptor. Teth­ V-22 Osprey technology and market­ However, we never got a single penny ered satellites project. Space probes. ing plans. Electronics in E--UA of the promised spending reductions. Technical problems with the advanced TACAMO aircraft. Space station series So here we go again in 1993 with basi­ detection and targeting system. 1 contracts. cally the same old tried and failed for- 69--059 0-97 Vol. 139 (Pt. 6) 21 8050 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD-HOUSE April 21, 1993 mula. We are once again being offered his proposals are enacted into law there was a little left on it to go. So by the President, this time President without change; what does he say the the risk is not as great. But the poten­ Clinton, a promise of immediate tax in­ deficit is annually? In 1998, by his num­ tial, representing some 550,000 to creases staged throughout this 5-year bers, we will have an annual deficit of 600,000 people, with this card here it period, and then the promise of spend­ $228.5 billion. You know what that has no limit; and we were talking ing reductions. means? The next President, or Clinton about accountability. I have made this presentation again himself should he be reelected, is going In the State Of New Hampshire, for at the town hall that, based on history, to have to come in, and the first item example, we talked about a State that you could not fail to conclude really on his agenda will be this national fis­ has had some real tough times and just that the pattern is likely to repeat it­ cal emergency, because we have a $228.5 now coming out of it, and we are still self once again because if you take a billion annual def).cit, and we have to fighting real hard to get availability of look at the Clinton administration do something about it, folks, and we capital. We are slowly putting jobs budget, the tax increases are coming will get another proposal for the same back, although we still have an 8-per­ early, and the promised spending re­ sort of phony proposal we have had in cent unemployment rate. ductions are always in the out years, I the past that has never worked, that What I am really concerned about is believe, beginning in the fourth and has always given us immediate tax that I heard the President's speech on fifth year. Also, and this was some­ hikes which came through and will February 17, I heard him say four thing that I think really grabbed the give us promised spending reductions things which I certainly agree with: attention of the people who partici­ none of which has ever come true. One is that we want to get our econ­ pated in our town halls, when you real­ I guess it is time to say the emperor omy turned around and get a sustained ize that during this Clinton plan, dur­ has no clothes. This is a phony plan for rate of growth; two, we want to put ing the first 4 years of the 5-year plan, rejuvenating this country. It certainly people back to work; three, we want to we are going to add another $967 billion will not reduce the deficit. solve our health care problems; and to the cumulative national debt, al­ It will make matters tremendously four, we want to live within our means. most $1 trillion, and probably by the I think it is absolutely critical that worse, because we will have added $1 we stated those four objectives. So far, time the numbers come in it will be trillion to the cumulative national well over $1 trillion, because another I have been a little bit disappointed in debt. seeing the commitment by words only thing that these charts revealed, dis­ Mr. Speaker, I yield to the gentleman cussing previous budget summit agree­ in terms of a plan to reduce the deficit. from New Hampshire [Mr. ZELIFF]. What we are really seeing is a tax ments, those charts revealed that the Mr. ZELIFF. Mr. Speaker, I thank projected deficit always ended up being plan, particularly the energy tax por­ the gentleman very much for yielding. tion of that $71 billion, that is going to worse when the numbers were finally I just would like to add our experi­ in than what they were projecting, and really hurt New Hampshire particu­ ences up in Merrimack, NH, some of sometimes it was twice as bad, and larly, and New England. We are work­ sometimes, like in this fiscal year, it the town meetings, but across all the ing very hard to make sure people are ended up being three times as big as way to the coast. aware of that, that it is a very regres­ what they had projected in the 1990 Basically, first of all, I would like to sive tax; 7112 cents tax on gasoline for budget summit agreement for fiscal congratulate the Senate again today those people who have to drive to year 1993. for holding firm. work. Well, here we are in 1993, and the D 1840 Everything that you have on-your truth of the matter is it is going to be shoes, your socks, all your clothes, That was a good vote for America your tie, your shirt-are all going to be three times what their projection was. and a good vote for the taxpayer, and affected by that Btu tax. If you look at So this was a disturbing fact to most also for our grandchildren and the kids people that we were adding maybe $1 the effect on New England, and New who are not going to have to pay off Hampshire in particular, $124 per per­ trillion, in round numbers, and I think that debt. And I hope they continue, it would be fair to say we are adding $1 son, per capita, additional taxes as a and I certainly give them a great round result of just the Btu tax. And there trillion in cumulative national debt, of applause. and this is even more disturbing, be­ are more. You know, I was able to attend about I think we have to revisit that tax. cause people were, I think, willing and, 20 town meetings-95 of them in my frankly, most people, I believe, in this Not only are additional taxes being first session back in 1991-I have done country would be willing to engage in asked of us-you know, we are willing about 20 town meetings in the last 2 the shared sacrifice or the belt-tighten­ to sacrifice, we are willing to sacrifice months. I was lucky enough to com­ ing that is being talked about if we if we can balance the budget. But this really felt that we would get a good re­ bine and join forces with Senator PHIL plan does not do that. I think we need sult. GRAMM on Saturday at Merrimack, NH. to revisit the goals. You know, they say that sacrifice is We had about an hour and a half up I think we also need to take a look at giving up something good for some­ there. We had probably about 150 peo­ defense. If you look at what President thing better. Well, what is the result ple. It was kind of interesting. Bush's plan was in terms of cutting that we achieve under the Clinton 5- We started out with pretty much of a back $50 billion in defense, I think that year economic plan using his own num­ bipartisan group. We took a straw vote made sense. He had a plan, it took it bers? This is what disturbed, I think, at the end, and we had some eight peo­ down in a businesslike manner, but we most people deeply. It disturbs me ple who were in favor of the stimulus are still going to be able to defend our­ deeply. package and the balance were against selves from any crisis that might come Using his own numbers, after the it as it is now written. up around the world. most massive tax increase in history, A very interesting thing is that in But now we are taking $127 billion after all the new spending for domestic our town meeting we kind of talked a out of defense to pay for additional programs, using his own numbers, at little bit about accountability and spending; some of which I think is a the end of the fifth year, what is our what this little card represents, this good return on investment. We should annual national deficit? After all, all of voting card. I asked somebody, as I do look at things like prenatal care, WIC this shared sacrifice, all of these tax with you, "Do you happen to have a Program, the Head Start Program, and increases, all of this new domestic Master Card? Or a Visa or American make sure that they have accountabil­ spending, all of this is being done under Express?" There was always somebody ity. We ought to make sure that we the rubric of improving the economy in the audience who could give it to make the right investments. But we and reducing the deficit. you. But the difference is that there is should be funding those programs by Sd what is the deficit annually, using usually a limit on that. In other words, cutting back unnecessary waste, pro­ the Clinton numbers, assuming all of they had either hit their limits or grams that are no longer of any value. April 21, 1993 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD--HOUSE 8051 Frankly, the stimulus program, there summit of 1990, we went back, in our "Duncan, I am a businessman like you, are some things in the stimulus pro­ office, and researched what tax in­ and I think we can understand each gram that should be funded; and the creases in budget summits resulted in. other. What do you think of all this same thing with the $5.7 billion exten­ It has only been since 1982 that we have discussion on the stimulus package and sion of unemployment benefits that we had six budget summits; five of those the economic plan?" And he said, " It is did about 6 weeks ago. That should have called for higher taxes. pretty confusing." I said, "Well, I have have been funded as well. Not one single one has come close to to agree it is. So I think it is time, and certainly the deficit reduction level that was "Well, let's put the numbers down, New Hampshire in our town meeting­ promised. What we did was we made a let's just call it $300 a year. Let's say the meeting that I did with Senator little chart and said do higher taxes de­ you have a projection for the next 5 GRAMM came back very conclusively crease the deficit? The answer is "no." years in your little business, which with, "Let's cut the spending first. There is absolutely no way, whether happens to be running in the bl~ck. Let's take a fresh look at defense, but you are a liberal, conservative, Repub­ Let's make sure it stays that way, but make sure we are not gambling away lican, Democrat, from the North, God forbid, let's just say it is $300 a the future security of our country." South, East, or West, there is no way year over the next 5 years, $300 a year Also, "Let's make sure we take a look you could ever prove or show any cor­ in debt, that is going to accumulate to at all these tax increases and maybe relation between higher taxes and $1,500 at the end of those 5 years. put them last, not first; let's make lower deficits. 0 1850 sure we cut back a lot of that waste What I have found in our town meet­ and inefficiency in the Government ing-and I had probably in the heart of "Now, what would you do right now? first." the South, actually the Okefenokee If you had just set up a plan, would you That is kind of what we found out up swamp in Waycross, GA, where Pogo, be spending a lot more money right in New Hampshire. I think that is a among many others, lived-but that now or would you be maybe cutting good sign for the country as well. was in the deep South. Yet they were back on some expenses? What would Mr. DOOLITTLE. Well, that was very saying the same thing that you were you do? What would your priorities similar to our experience in California. hearing in New Hampshire and that be?" I think the point the gentleman makes you hear in California: Cut spending Well, he said, "I wouldn't have any is very good. This time we should begin first. Those three words over and over choice. I would have to cut back my ex­ with the Government in terms of mak­ again. penses first." ing sacrifice. I think our citizens have An interesting part, along with that, And I said, "Well, you know what made the sacrifice over the decade of is that people were saying, "When are kind of climate we are in. Do we raise the 1980's and at least on five separate you two parties going to get along? prices now, or raise taxes in a small occasions where we had tax hikes first When will the Democrats accept the business? Would it be a good time to and promised spending reductions. Now Republicans? When will the Repub­ raise taxes?'' we are being offered the same formula. licans accept the Democrats? When are His answer came back again, "It It did not work in the 1980's. I would you going to work for a better Amer­ wouldn't be a good time to raise prices, just suggest, as the gentleman has, let ica?" Yet, when I told them that the either, because frankly we have a deli­ us have the spending cuts first and President of the United States stood in cate economy down there and the more then we will talk about any increase, my taxes are raised, the less I am going any necessary increase, in tax hikes, if the well of the House and said, "Give me your specifics," and the Republican to sell." there be any at all, down the road. So out of the mouths of babes come Mr. ZELIFF. You know, when George Party, under the leadership of JOHN KASICH, offered 35 specific ideas that gems. We are talking about the same Bush made his fatal mistake in 1990, thing relative to lots more billions of you can see what happened. We agreed, would not detract from his budget but enhance it with lower deficit numbers dollars in the economy on a national as a Congress, then-and I was against basis; but I thought he had a way of that, as the gentleman in the well and deeper cuts, 35 amendments were rejected along a party-line vote. An 84- just kind of bringing that right down was-but we agreed to $164 billion tax to focus pretty well. increase. You see what happened to the page deficit alternative was offered and Mr. KINGSTON. If the gentleman revenue curve. The revenue curve went yet voted down on a party-line vote. When I tell them that, then they say, will yield further, absolutely. I had a down. More unemployment came as a similar experience. It is amazing how result of that fateful decision. "I guess we know who the part of the Now what we are doing is going twice pro bl em is,'' and it is the same crowd these thing happen. But an 8-year-old, that in terms of tax increases, and I that controlled the House for over 30 a young fellow named Buck Moon came think history will be our judge that we years. up to me. It was the last question in are going to have more unemployment Mr. ZELIFF. I have to relate a story. our town meeting. We said, "OK, we and the economy is not going to grow There was a 12-year-old in the audience have time for one more question." No­ as it should. on Saturday morning, a guy named body came up, and this young fellow, So I think the more that we take Duncan Stebbins, who has a small com­ Buck Moon, walked up and said, ''Sir, I from the private sector and add to the pany. Frankly, he paid $84 in income want to know why my parents' tax dol­ public sector, it is going to hurt us in taxes this year; and 12 years old, I lars have to pay for the sickle fin chub the long run. And history will be our thought that was pretty neat. He cap­ fish." judge. tured the hearts of everybody in that And I said, "Buck, if you find out, Mr. DOOLITTLE. I have read that crowd. you will probably find out about the the Clinton economic plan could cost Basically, what he said was, "I am 12 same time I do, because there are a lot between 2 million and 3 million jobs in years old, and I have a company and I of Members of Congress who want to this country, amazing as that sounds. am trying to create revenue, and I am know why your tax dollars are going to Mr. Speaker, I yield to the gentleman happy to pay taxes. But if you keep catalogue an atlas for sickle fin chub. from Georgia. taking away more and more of what I We have never heard of that fish in our Mr. KINGSTON. I thank the gen­ create and earn, what benefit is there part of the country." tleman for yielding. I wanted to jump for me to keep working like I am work­ I think he was hitting the nail on the in on this and thank the gentleman ing at 12 years old after school?" You head. Folks are tired of pork barrel from California [Mr. DOOLITTLE] and know, out of the mouths of babes, I spending. The $28 million for the city the gentleman from New Hampshire mean it was amazing. of Washington, DC, to pay part of their [Mr. ZELIFF]. So then I went down and I asked him debt, and $23 million for Fortune 500 But getting back to the chart of the a couple of questions after about an companies to learn how to be more en­ gentleman, the one on the Bush budget hour into our town meeting. So I said, ergy efficient, as if the Ford Motor Co. 8052 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD-HOUSE April 21, 1993 needs the EPA to tell them when to going to happen to my own family?" It spending programs to create change. I turn off a light bulb. The sum of is a legitimate question to ask. think that is an important issue as $1,400,000 to draw pictures of statues, $3 In California now not only are we well. million for a pool and a gymnasium, $5 saddled with a recession, and that Mr. KINGSTON. Mr. Speaker, if the million for a beachfront parking lot. It seems destined to go on for at least a gentleman will yield further, the thing just goes on and on. couple more years, now we are faced I have heard over and over again, along I think the point that Buck Moon with defense cutbacks. We have seen with investment tax credit and capital was making is that this is not what the jobs lost by the tens of thousands now, gains cuts, is less regulation. The busi­ Government is supposed to be doing and then we are having the base clo­ nesses that I have talked to in my dis­ with my tax dollara and my daddy's sures proposed, and of course, we are 11 trict, and I know they are the same as and my mommy's tax dollars. percent of the entire country, so we are in the gentleman's district, they do not But as· the gentleman said, gems of dragging the whole country down in ef­ wake up in the morning worrying wisdom come out of the mouths of fect by what is going on. about what new program the Govern­ babes, and that was an example of it. I think the only way to reverse this ment might pass to help them. They Mr. ZELIFF. Mr. Speaker, if the gen­ is to get a handle on excessive Govern­ worry about what the Government is tleman will yield further, I think the ment spending and to do what we can going to do to them. They say, "We sooner we can all in the Congress here, through tax cuts to stimulate new in­ have had enough. We don't want Uncle and I know the gentleman does it for vestment in job-creating enterprises. Sam as our business partner. We just California, we need to somehow think I will give the President credit for want a good environment to do busi­ as we press that button and we vote that. He has proposed, albeit I think in ness in and we will give the consumers yea or nay on new taxes and new pro­ too narrow a fashion, but he has pro­ the best products at the best prices grams, I kind of think of Peter Kelly, posed modification of the capital gains available. We are not afraid of foreign who was my head selectman up in my tax. I hope that we can make that competition or American competition. little town of Jackson, population 642. more significant, because I think that Just get Uncle Sam out of our way." He is a logger. will do more to create good jobs and Along that line, businesses have been How many more cords of wood does improve people's lot than any other hit hard by this package, 34- to 36-per­ Peter have to cut in order just to stay thing that has been proposed. cent increase in corporate rates, less even? Just take the energy tax. In Mr. ZELIFF. Mr. Speaker, if the gen­ deductions for entertainment, the CEO order to stay even with the energy tax, tleman will yield further, I have a bill high salary tax penalty and the Btu how many cords of wood? that I tried for over 2 years to put in, tax in Georgia is going to cost our Or back in Manchester at the H.R. 2359, the investment and capital businesses an average 6 percent across Merrimac Restaurant on Elm Street or gains reduction bill. I think, frankly, if the board. the Back Room Restaurant, how many we would stick to incentives to take Now, that is not if you have a law more meals do they have to serve in risks, to get entrepreneurs to put risks firm or an accounting office, but if you order to stay even with just the energy out there, to be able to invest in the fu­ are in manufacturing or farming or you tax? ture of their companies, expand their have a lot of energy you are using, it I think the more we start to do that, companies, ultimately they will hire might be as much as 10 percent, and the better off we are going to be in more people. That is the way to create that is a tremendous tax. All these terms of putting in sensible taxes. more jobs. You are not going to create things are going to be passed on to that As a very last resort, you look at jobs by painting town halls and doing middle-class taxpayer in the form of taxes, but we have so much misuse and the kinds of things that are listed in higher goods and services, that middle waste of resources here that that is a this stimulus package. class person who was promised by this place where we really need to start. I I just think he is on the right track President a tax cut, and instead they think it is irresponsible for us not to with the idea of the investment tax are going to get hit indirectly by busi­ do that. credit and modified capital gains, but ness taxes and directly from the Btu Mr. DOOLITTLE. Well, Mr. Speaker, we ought to open that up. I do not tax and a change in their own tax I think the gentleman makes a good know what we are afraid of. rates. observation. I guess we are in a weak Another thing is that I believe when Mr. ZELIFF. Mr. Speaker, if the gen­ economic recovery, except in Califor­ it comes to base closures, I have a b1ll tleman will yield further, I had the nia where it is still in a recession. in on enterprise zones. Put an enter­ pleasure of going up to Wilmington, It is inescapable to me that if we prise zone on a base that has been DE, and speaking. I spent 17 years at have this kind of a hike in taxes, we closed and let the private sector supply the Dupont Co. prior to 1976. I had a will end the recovery and head back the money in terms of economic im­ chance to visit with the top manage­ into the recession. We cannot afford to pact aid and stuff like that. ment, Ed Willard, the chairman of the do that. Why does the Government keep hav­ board. Our people are hard pressed. You talk ing to bail us out all the time? Why to just about anybody, unless they can we not put private sector initia­ 0 1900 truly are weal thy, they may be making tives in place that will create private Over dinner, Mr. Speaker, after we decent salaries, couples who are sort of sector investments? had our meeting, I asked, "Mr. Chair­ upwardly mobile, but even they do not I think we would blow the doors off a man, what effect does the changing feel exempt from the economic pres­ place like peas if we have enterprise corporate income tax rates, plus the sures. They are hard pressed. They zones. Why are we waiting? It is a energy tax have," and of course Dupont have big mortgage payments, car pay­ great idea. is a worldwide company that is in­ ments. They are not flush with money. Again I applaud the President look­ volved. The cost of energy is very evi­ There are people on retirement who ing at it. It is an idea we have talked dent in most of their products. "What have basically fixed incomes who have about. effect would it have on your business? seen their income drop due to the drop When America wants change, I think What effect would it have on employ­ in interest rates, for example. Now the America wants these kinds of positive ment?" Clinton administration is going to in­ changes. They want a capital gains re­ And frankly he said, "You know, it crease from 50 percent to 85 percent the duction to free up capital. They want puts us in a tough situation, but basi­ taxation on their Social Security bene­ investment tax credits that are going cally it puts us in a position that we're fits. to put jobs out there. I think invest­ going to have to cut back product pro­ Americans are hurting. People ask, ment tax credit is the best single thing grams and people because in order to "What is going to happen to my chil­ we can possibly do to create jobs. But compete worldwide we're not going to dren and my grandchildren? What is I do not think they want 600 pages of be able to just raise prices." April 21, 1993 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD-HOUSE 8053 My colleagues can see that the only yet, and the promise was that they most 750 years, there is a chance for people that can raise prices seem to be were not going to tax the middle class. real freedom. There was a very brief pe­ the Federal Government. Everybody Indeed they were going to relieve the riod of freedom right after the Russian else is in an uncertain economy where tax burden on the middle class. Revolution of 1917, and it did not last competition rules the roost, and there Well, I know we have someone follow­ long, but now the Ukrainians have the is a case again where they cannot raise ing this special order, someone follow­ possibility, the dream, that they can be their prices. They have to manage ing us. I appreciate the gentleman from free. their businesses by cutting back waste New Hampshire [Mr. ZELIFF] and the There are tremendous changes in the or cutting back expenses. In this case gentleman from Georgia [Mr. KINGS­ Ukraine. They are no longer a part of it is going to affect unemployment and TON] participating tonight. There will the Soviet Union. There has been a put more people out of work. be further discussion of the issue of change in the flag, a change in the So, my colleagues, I think that some­ regulation coming up, which is an military, a change in the economic how we have to revisit going back to equal, if not greater, drag on the econ­ structure, a change in the political the four goals of the President's plan omy, even than the enormous problem structure. as he described here on February 17: of the deficit and the cumulative debt, And, Mr. Speaker, when one moves turn our economy around, a sustained and its is something that needs to be north, to Russia, they find a similar rate of growth, put people back to discussed thoroughly, and we need to scale of change. They find a people that work, solve the health care problem work to develop a majority approach I have been carrying and showing back and live within our means. that would be effective to dealing with home in Georgia where I have been vis­ Mr. Speaker, if it does not do that, that and addressing that problem. iting high schools and sharing with the then it is a bad idea. young people in the high schools this 5 Mr. KINGSTON. Absolutely. If the ruble note which I brought back home, gentleman would yield, the message I LESSONS WE CAN LEARN FROM and, interestingly, right up by the 5 it got is very clear along those lines. RUSSIA has CCCP which is in the Cryilic alpha­ One other thing we have not dis­ The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a bet U.S.S.R. or Soviet Union. I say to cussed that our folks are asking is previous order of the House, the gen­ my colleagues, when you realize that what does the budget do for heal th tleman from Georgia [Mr. GINGRICH] is the new notes say "Bank of Russia" care. We are going to get hit with this recognized for 60 minutes. and no longer say "U.S.S.R." it begins $250 billion tax increase. Is that going Mr. GINGRICH. Mr. Speaker, I am to give you a flavor for change when to take care of my heal th care prob­ going to talk on renewing America, les­ you know that the new higher denomi­ lem? sons we can learn from Russia. My col­ nation notes no longer have Lenin's Mr. Speaker, when I said, "No, there leagues may remember that back on picture on them. January 25 I talked about renewing In fact, Mr. Speaker, I was walking was no provision for health care in that through at one point, and the gen­ budget," they are saying, "Well, what's American civilization and the impor­ tleman from Illinois [Mr. MICHEL] the big tax increase for," and, when I tance of confronting how badly we need to renew our own country and to look pointed to an area where on his pre­ tell them that the likelihood is that vious visits there had been a huge por­ another tax increase is going to come at the problems we face, problems in the economy, pro bl ems in our school trait of Lenin lecturing, I believe, to on the middle class in the very near fu­ the workers and the sailors during the ture, probably in this fiscal year, they systems, problems in health, chal­ revolution, and that portrait was up lenges on crime and drugs, and that in were shocked, and they are saying, "No there, someone told me who had seen it health care provision?" and we are see­ fact America itself is at stake. I sug­ on television, as recently as President ing it. It is a big burden on them al­ gested that we cannot maintain a civ­ Bush's visit which, I believe, was in ready, but the health care, there was ilization with 12-year-olds having chil­ early January. This was in the Krem­ not one dime of this that was ear­ dren, 15-year-olds killing each other, lin. Now that has been replaced by a marked for heal th care reform. 17-year-olds getting AIDS, and 18-year 19th century painting of Russia, a more Mr. Speaker, that was very disturb­ olds getting diplomas they cannot read traditional painting of pre-Communist ing for the folks back home. and that we have to in very basic, fun­ painting. Mr. DOOLITTLE. Mr. Speaker, if I damental ways renew America if, in I walked in Moscow to what used to might jump in here, in the last week fact, we are going to be able to give our be Zherzinsky Square. Felix we have heard the President's own lips children and grandchildren a truly civ­ Zherzinsky was the founder of the se­ now: a value added tax to pay for ilized country. cret police, then called the Cheka, heal th care on top of this broad based Recently, thanks to the gentleman later called the KGB, and in that proc­ energy tax, which is kind of like a . from Missouri [Mr. GEPHARDT], the ess we had the remarkable experience value added tax in the way it works. So Democrat majority leader, and the gen­ that, first of all, it is no longer that would be, as my colleagues know, tleman from Illinois [Mr. MICHEL], the Zherzinsky Square because two highly regressive taxes levied. Republican leader, I was able to go on Zherzinsky's statue is gone. It is now And then today we read in the paper a trip with them to Ukraine in Russia. down by Gorki Park made famous by that Mrs. Clinton has floated the idea It was an amazing experience: 7 days the mystery novel of the same name, on top of these other taxes, that we seeing a dramatic scale of change. And and it is there almost as a tourist at­ may be levying a tax on the value of yet when I was done with the trip, I traction. one's health care benefits. In other was most impressed with lessons I So, the square had changed. The KGB words, they figure out how much one thought we could learn here at home, headquarters had changed. A few gets in health care, which is roughly lessons about change in Russia that blocks down the street the Communist for a family about $4,000 a year, I be­ can be applied here in America, and it Party headquarters that used to run lieve, or $4,500 a year, and then they occurred to me that, beyond telling the Soviet empire was now just a polit­ will treat that as if it were part of them what to do, that we should watch ical party. In fact, so many streets and their income, and, whichever bracket them, watch their courage, watch their squares had changed their names that one falls into, then they will pay taxes willingness to go through so much and many Russians were finding it hard to on that additional so-called $4,500 of in­ recognize that maybe we Americans get around town because they kept try­ come. should be a little humble, and maybe ing to go to a street that no longer ex­ So, I mean it really, if it were not so we should respect two nations, Ukraine isted, and somebody would say, "Meet serious, it would be funny. It is just and Russia, which are going through so me at the new street," and they had to amazing how many new taxes are pour­ incredibly much. say, "Oh, you mean the old street," ing out of these folks, and they have In the case of Ukraine, Mr. Speaker, and they would have to talk out what not even reached their first 100 days for the first time in over 700 years, al- was going on. 8054 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD-:--HOUSE April 21, 1993 It is a remarkable period of change. and we have to ask ourselves, if they Novgorod and it has dramatically The flag has changed back to the clas­ are this prepared to change their coun­ privatized. It is sort of the Silicon Val­ sic Russian flag, no longer the hammer try, how much are we prepared to ley of Russia. and sickle on a red flag. The name has change our country? The reason it was closed historically changed. No longer is it the Soviet When you realize, for example, that was it was the center of electronics and Union, but now Russia. The scale had in the length of time it took for three physics research. It is the city that changed. No longer Eastern Europe, Americans to be killed in Somalia, and Andre Sakharov was exiled to. the Baltics, Ukraine, Kerzatskan, and each of them was a national story, 48 A tremendous scale of change there. all the outlying areas, but instead pull­ Americans were killed in the District They auctioned off virtually all the ing back to Russia its elf. of Columbia. Sixteen Americans were trucks in the city and created private trucking firms. They are auctioning off 0 1910 killed in our national capital for every American killed in Somalia during businesses in the city on a regular The government had changed. No that period. You recognize obviously basis. They gave all of the citizens of longer the head of the Communist that we need changes in the United the city 10,000 ruble vouchers that they Party, but instead the President, freely States. could come in and use to buy stock in elected, of Russia. And the structure of When you recognize that one-third of a company. They could pick the com­ the economy was in the process of the high schools in Chicago rank in the pany _to invest in. changing. Marvelous stories. bottom 1 percent in college scores, one­ The day we were there we went to The head of McDonald's mentioned third of them, you recognize how much their auction house and looked at their that in order to get McDonald's an area we need change in America. insipient stock exchange. We inter­ of land that they could build the first When you look at the impact of three viewed every day working Russians McDonald's in Russia on, and it is the and four generations of welfare, wheth­ who had shown up to apply to buy largest McDonald's in the world, serv­ er it is in West Virginia or in stock with their 10,000 ruble vouchers. ing over 30,000 people a day. It has 27 Checkwood Homes in Atlanta, you rec­ They were in the process of genuinely cash registers, it employs 1,860 Rus­ ognize how much we need change. privatizing on a scale that we in Amer­ sians, led by a Russian woman named I would start by saying the No. 1 les­ ica could hardly imagine, something Olga who has been trained to be a fran­ son I brought back from Russia was our which if it were done in New York City chise manager for McDonald's. It is a need to be prepared to change boldly would dramatically change the entire marvelous facility. and dramatically and with courage. culture and environment of the most In order to have a land register, The Russians are going through an 85- bureaucratic city in America. which they had not had in 70 years percent drop in military procurement. As we watched this happening, we since the Revolution, they actually xe­ They are shrinking their military from went and visited what used to be the roxed part of the Fulton County, GA, 5 million to 1,500,000. Lenin radar factory, 30,000 employees. land register and sent it over so that We were told that just to house the They showed us the radar they had de­ the McDonald's head could give it to officers' families and the senior non­ signed, the long wave radar designed to the Moscow city government to see commissioned officers' families who defeat the B-2, or to find the B-2, and what a land register looked like. That will come back from the empire, who allowed us to go through it. They of­ is the scale of change. will return to Russia, they need 350,000 fered to sell it to us for $10 million in The head of the Coca-Cola facility of housing uni ts for officers and their hard currency and told us that they are Coca-Cola in Russia, a brilliant young families, and 100,000 uni ts for senior in the process of making the transition man, 29 years old named Craig Cohan noncoms. of 30,000 workers away from military who had been really working very dili­ The forces coming back from East procurement for the Ministry of De­ gently to create a free enterprise envi­ Germany alone are about the size of fense, toward the free market. ronment and to share one of America's the entire U.S. Army. That is the scale They showed us television sets, they most famous products at a modest of change which is breathtaking, bold, showed us coffeepots, they showed us a profit with as many people as possible, revolutionary, and we need to do more range of goods they were now creating told us this wonderful story, that they than applaud it. which they were having to learn to wanted to have a sidewalk, what is If Russians who have lived for 70 market. called a kiosk, which would be a little years under communism can be ex­ Now, that is a scale of change which stand here, they wanted a stand that pected to learn market incentives, pri­ we looked at, we applauded, we sup­ was shaped like a Coca-Cola can and vatization, decentralization, free mar­ ported. wanted it to be large enough to have kets, private property, then why can­ But my first point would be that if people inside and to have refrigerated not Americans in Baltimore, New the Russian people can be expected to equipment so in the summer they could York, Detroit, Philadelphia, Atlanta, have that much change, if they can be sell Coke. also be asked to learn? expected to learn that many new The can happens to be exactly the If they can privatize their apart­ things, if they can be expected to be same size as an SS-20 missile and is ments in Moscow, why can we not find that effective, then we Americans have now being built for them by the SS-20 a way to privatize public housing in an obligation to replace our welfare military factory, which is in the proc­ America? state. ess of conversion because they are no If they can find a way to encourage If their centralized bureaucratic longer building SS-20s. people to shift from working for a bu­ command system is wrong, then so is They wanted panels to put up, metal reaucracy that is very, very inefficient the Health Care Financing Administra­ panels to put up that would last, that to working in a free market economy, tion. If their redtape-ridden central bu­ said Coca-Cola, and the MiG-29 factory why can we not find a way to take wel­ reaucracy is wrong, then so is much of called and said, "We can build the pan­ fare and turn it into a work require­ the Food and Drug Administration. els." So MiG-29 factory workers are ment and encourage everyone in Amer­ If in fact the things we tell them we now making Coca-Cola panels to help ica to actually earn a living and create were to apply to ourselves, we would them advertise. an environment where everyone goes to this year pass dramatic change. Again and again and again a scale of work? As it is, the Russians are rushing change we can hardly imagine, a level It was fascinating. We went in Nizhni into dramatic change. We are frankly, of courage that we have to recognize. Novgorod, again an example of change, if anything, tippy-toeing in the wrong So I want to suggest, first of all, that a city 200 miles east of Moscow that direction and doing the wrong thing. we Americans have to respect and have used to be called Gorky, which was So my first report back is on sheer to recognize what an enormous human closed to all Americans. It has now courage, which I admire in the Ukrain­ risk the people of Russia are taking, taken back its older name of Nizhni ian and Russian people, and which I be- April 21, 1993 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD-HOUSE 8055 lieve the American people should ask rules of American civilization. What do trols do not work in Russia, they will of their political leadership. you have to learn to truly be Amer­ not work here either. The second striking thing I thought ican. What are the basic habits of obey­ If, in fact, we want to go to a decen­ was the constant repetition of two ing the law, the work ethnic, the will­ tralized, privatized market-incentive goals. When you would ask Ukrainians ingness to honor the other person's free oriented system, then we, frankly, and Russians what do you want, what speech and to have your own right to should abolish the Health Care Financ­ kind of future do you want, they would free speech, the importance of the se­ ing Administration, rethink the whole say, "We want to live in a normal cret ballot and of elections. What are process of heal th care from the ground country and we want to be civilized." the key principles that every American up, and go to a system dramatically Now, these are very delicate words. should be required to learn, and what more in favor of the individual and the Russia is a great civilization. It is im­ should the Government do to reestab­ family and the right of choice and the portant to remember that Kiev was a lish a normal and a civilized world, be­ right to have access based on your per­ very, very important city many hun­ cause we in America want that fully as sonal interest with your personal in­ dreds of years before Washington was much as the Russians. And both we and surance dealing with your personal founded. It is important to remember the Russians want the right to pursue doctor. A totally different model than that the people of St. Petersburg were happiness. the ones you hear about in Washing­ already actively living in their city al­ And our civilization, of course, has ton, DC. most 80 years before Washington be­ taught us, from the Founding Fathers In fact, ironically, the worst exam­ came a city. It is important to remem­ on, that we are endowed by our Creator ples of redtape we ran into, both in ber that there is a long and rich and with certain unalienable rights. Ukraine and in Russia, as redtape in­ vital Russian culture and Russian civ­ I would suggest that for the people volving the United States Inter­ ilization. killed, the 48 people killed in the Dis­ national AID Program. But what they meant by the words trict of Columbia, they lost all their The Agency for International Devel­ "normal" and "civilized" were some­ constitutional rights. They had lost ev­ opment was consistently a disaster; it thing remarkably like an America erything their creator endowed them was as bad as anything in the Russian without violent crime. They meant the with. They lost the dream of a future, bureaucracy. Place after place after rule of law, private property, contract and that those people deserve a Gov­ place in Moscow, in Kiev, in Nizhni rights, incentives, the right to dream, ernment strong enough and a country Novgorod, in St. Petersburg, we ran the right to work hard, the right to committed enough to be normal and into examples of State Department bu­ create a better future. They meant the civilized that they could today be pur­ reaucracy and AID bureaucracy that kind of opportunities and the kind of suing happiness. were so slow, so unresponsive, so ridic­ neighborly relationships and the kind So second, in addition to courage, I ulous that it was an embarrassment to of teamwork which at our best Ameri­ would argue that we need to focus hon­ America. And it was destructive of cans take for granted, and which we estly and courageously on the need to freedom. And it is clear that of the are tragically losing as our civilization be normal and to be civilized and to in­ money we have, in fact, allocated al­ decays. sist on it. ready, a very large amount of it is sim­ I was very struck with how wise the The third point I would make is ply tied up in the redtape and in the Founding Fathers were and how much about economics. What works? It is a bureaucracy of the American Govern­ the basic desires of humans, whether it large, centralized bureaucracy with ment. is in Japan or Italy, whether it is in centralized planning, with college And in a very real way, we are our Brazil or Germany, whether it is in graduates who are taken into rooms in own worst enemies. This is not just a Russia or America, the basic desire of the National Capital, who work on problem with international aid. humans, the right to own property, the computers and design 5-year plans? Is I noticed in the Wall Street Journal, right to work hard and keep what you that the best way to run an economy? in an article on Housing and Urban De­ have earned, the right to have controls Or is it better to have market incen­ velopment, where I know that Sec­ over your life and to choose what is tives and decentralization and privat­ retary Cisneros is a very sincere and a going to happen to you, the right to ization and free enterprise? very intense person, who genuinely speak out, the right to have free elec­ I must say, I found one of the most wants to continue to build on the tions, the right to take an argument to fascinating experiences in the whole things that Jack Kemp did when he a court that you trust you will get jus­ trip was realizing that we are preach­ was at HUD and who genuinely wants tice and not some political decision. ing one thing to President Yeltsin and to revitalize the inner city, this is a That all of those things join us to­ the Russians and practicing another in paragraph from the Wall Street Jour­ gether and we should be more aggres­ Washington, that in Russia we are say­ nal article, talking about the problems sive and tougher minded in insisting ing, "You need less bureaucracy, you of the Department of Housing and that America be normal and be civ­ need less redtape, you need more incen­ Urban Development, again, as an exam­ ilized. tives, you need more privatization, you ple of how much we are failing to listen Anyone, by the way, I would just say need more decentralization, get power to what we tell the Russians: to my colleagues, that anyone who out of Moscow back to the local com­ Adding to difficulties is that HUD for years doubts what I am talking about, watch munities, get power away from the bu­ has been "a garbage heap" for political any major city's local news for 3 reaucracy back to the marketplace, incompetents, says Roger Wilkins, a profes­ nights. If you think the local news of have the marketplace set prices and set sor of history at George Mason University. A New York or Atlanta, of Washington or incentives.'' demoralized work force, whose numbers have of Los Angeles, the bloodshed, the I could not help at one point but fallen to 13,500 from 17,000 a decade ago, is struggling to keep things going. In a dev­ rapes, the armed robberies, the mur­ think with all the talk in Washington about wage and price controls, maybe astating portrait of the agency, the Clinton ders, if you think that is normal and transition team on HUD warned that "a civilized, we need to have a long talk there is a Rutskoy Wing of American long-term pattern of fundamental system­ about what you think would be abnor­ politics and maybe all the people who atic mismanagement ... threatens the pro­ mal and uncivilized. we say are bad in Russia, when they vision of vital services to millions" of Amer­ talk about not having a market, icans. The HUD team was headed ·by Andrew 0 1920 Rutskoy is the Vice President of Rus­ Cuomo, the son of New York Gov. Mario The fact is, we have allowed a level of sia and somebody who has talked about Cuomo and now an assistant secretary-des­ decay in American civilization which reestablishing wage and price controls, ignate at the department. risks making us abnormal and uncivi­ if wage and price controls are wrong in Let me say now, at the beginning of lized, and we have an obligation to go Russia, then they are wrong in Amer­ the Clinton administration, that the back and to reestablish what are the ican health care. If wage and price con- advice I would give to President Olin- 8056 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD-HOUSE April 21, 1993 ton and his team is to be as bold in re­ thought it was terrible. We thought the was intrigued by it. We came in and designing HUD and redesigning the De­ wheels were going to come apart. We Neil Diamond was on the tape recorder partment of Agriculture and redesign­ had a 21-percent interest rate, and we singing "Coming to America." There ing the Department of Labor and rede­ thought, how can we survive it. One was a huge American flag on the wall, signing the Department of Health and percent a day. It went from about 720 and they served southern fried chicken, Human Services, to be as bold as we rubles to the dollar the first day we which as a Georgian I appreciated. hope the Russians will be in redesign­ were there to 7.28 the next, to almost Then I got to talk to the owners. The ing their economy, to recognize that 760 by the time we left. fifth point I would make would be on the American command bureaucracy, D 1930 being American. The owners were won­ the American centralized capital, the derful. They were from Houston, TX. I American system of having Govern­ You literally, if you went shopping, talked with their daughter today to get ment civil servants massively dealing they would check for that day's price the story down straight and to make with tons of redtape is in its own way in converting U.S. dollars, because the sure I understood all of it. It was fabu­ as ineffective, as destructive, as expen­ difference was that dramatic. lous. sive as anything we complain about in I would suggest that the scale of in­ Let me tell the Members briefly Moscow, and that if market incentives flation we are seeing in Russia should about them, because it illustrates the and decentralization and privatization be a warning to us about our own debt, point I made back on January 25 about encouraging individuals, encouraging should be a warning to us about the renewing American civilization and the private sector, if that is good for need to make sure that we are able to what a remarkable country America is Russia, then it is good for the United have a stable dollar, should be a re­ and how in so many ways we may be States, and that we ought to bring minder that the interest rates, which the first universal nation that draws back home the lessons that many in the last year have begun to return people together and has people work Americans are learning. toward a normal level, have in fact for together and live together in a way When we were in Nizhni Novgorod, over 20 years been artificially high be­ which we are being reminded so trag­ there are over 40 American technical cause of the threat of inflation. ically in Bosnia is not as common as advisers. I turned to one very bright The Russian experience of inflation­ we wish it was. young woman who was there, who and inflation robs everybody; it robs The couple were Victor and Mary worked as an adviser on privatization. every property holder, it robs every Khoury, and this is their story. Mary I asked her whether she, when she person who saves, it robs every senior Khoury was born in Jerusalem. She got done, would she come back home to citizen, and in Russia the people who grew up in Kuwait. She married a man Washington and help us apply to our have been hurt the most are the retired of Greek descent. They had four chil­ major cities the lessons she was learn­ and the older citizens who are living on dren. They came to Houston, TX to ing in Russia. a fixed income and who do not have seek their fortune. They found their She said, yes, and she said she was their income going up at the rate of in­ fortune. She ended up getting divorced. absolutely convinced that if we had the flation. She then found a man who was an en­ courage and the imagination to apply In those settings we have an obliga­ trepreneur in Houston and who was it here that we would, in fact, be able tion, I think, to remember that bal­ successful, and she married him. Vic­ to dramatically change in remarkably ancing the budget, paying down the tor, however, was born in Amman, Jor­ short time, not 10 years, not 20 years, debt, not charging to our children and dan, went to school in England, and but instead 10 months or 20 months, to grandchildren an enormous deficit, not then came to America. They were mar­ change things dramatically. having a huge interest payment, that ried. They have four children. I just suggest to you, imagine, if you those are not just lessons for Russia, I talked today with their daughter, will, taking, whether it is the West those are lessons for America. and I hope I get her name right, Virginia welfare system, which is the Our drawing the line now, particu­ Neusha Petro, a lovely young lady, on worst State system in the country, or larly as the baby boomers become more the phone. There are two daughters whether it is the District of Columbia mature, as they begin to plan for their and two sons. The older daughter has or New York or Atlanta, if we were to retirement in 20 years, that it is very, graduated from the University of Hous­ try to have the same scale of change in very important that we take the lesson ton in business, the younger daughter the structure of Government, the same of inflation and what it is doing to is going to graduate this spring from reduction in bureaucracy, the same pri­ Russia and we make sure that America Southern Methodist University. vatization and decentralization, the moves toward a stable dollar and They have an older son who is in the same establishment of market incen­ moves toward a sound currency with U.S. Army. In fact, he was a tank com­ tives that we are watching happen in lower interest rates, so when people do mander, when I talked to his mom, but Russia or watching happen in Ukraine, save they know it is real money and he is now at the Ranger camp in Geor­ how dramatically different would our when people prepare for their retire­ gia, and they have a younger son in cities be 2 years from now. ment they know that it is real. college at St. Stephens in Austin, TX. I think the answer is obvious. They The fifth thing I learned after cour­ It was fascinating to me, because would be remarkably healthier, re­ age, being normal and civilized, going here they were serving a Tex-Mex Mid­ markably better and well worth our to market incentives in the economy, dle Eastern menu in the middle of Rus­ paying the time and the attention to and the importance of stopping infla­ sia, 200 miles east of Moscow, in an do. tion, the fifth thing was one, frankly, I American restaurant, and they were My fourth point, after courage, the had no idea I would learn, and it was totally American. While they may have need to be normal and civilized, and one which was purely an accident. grown up in the Middle East, they had the importance of the right economic We were in Nizhni Novgorod, a fabu­ absorbed the essence of the American pattern, my fourth point would be that lous city on the Volga River in early culture. They were optimistic, they inflation is frightening and it matters. April. It was still chilly. There were were open, they were hard-working, This 5 ruble note I was talking about huge icefloes. As a Georgian, we had they were entrepreneurial, they be­ was worth about $7 3 years ago. It is about 4 inches of snow once this year lieved in creating a better future. worth half a penny today. From $7 to which stopped Atlanta for 2 days, and They went to Russia seeking an even half a penny. we were here in a city where there were more interesting career than the one They have inflation at 1 percent a literally 30-foot-long icefloes going they had already had in Texas. They day. down the river. The Volga is about the went initially to help advise on a hos­ We talk about 2, 3, 4 percent a year. size of the Mississippi at St. Louis. pital, found an opportunity to open a Under . President Carter it reached its For 1unch we went to the American restaurant, had never run a restaurant post-war peak of 13 percent. And we Restaurant. It was fascinating, and I before, and now were running such a April 21, 1993 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD-HOUSE 8057 successful restaurant that they em­ hope that the Clinton administration things we would tell the Russians, we ployed quite a number of Russians. will take these ideas seriously, that get a radically different approach to They were teaching everybody they will in fact go toward market in­ heal th and a much more classically around them the free enterprise system centives, decentralization, privatiza­ American approach to heal th than the and the idea that you can dream, you tion, that they will recognize the im­ things I have been reading in the news­ can pursue happiness, you can seek op­ portance of con trolling spending to papers. portunities, you can have incentives. fight against inflation, that they will Finally, we must save the inner city, They are building a genuine team. commit themselves to the changes nec­ because it is impossible to have a Mary Khoury was telling me that when essary in our great cities and the healthy America with cities that are they have their anniversary, they have changes necessary in our welfare state violent, with neighborhoods that have it with the staff at the restaurant. to have schools that work, a health schools that do not work, with young They treat the restaurant staff as their system that works, to eliminate the people who are not getting educated to family. She on occasion bakes cakes bureaucracy which is so maddening at work in the world market, with jobs and tries to do things to build morale the Health Care Finance Administra­ that do not exist. · and to maintain a sense of together­ tion, to eliminate the bureaucracy and D 1940 ness, the kinds of things that Dr. Ed­ the redtape which is killing American wards Deming, with his emphasis on jobs at the Food and Drug Administra­ In order for us to truly once again be quality, would appreciate so much. tion, to recognize the need to rethink, a normal and a civilized country, to It just drove home to me what a to be bold, and to come in with the apply to us the terms the Russians unique thing it is to be American, not kind of changes that are at least as apply to themselves, we must save our to be defined by your race, not defined great for America as the changes we inner cities. by your birthplace, not defined by your expect of the Russian people. Last, I . am going to talk about 21st­ religion. Second, this fall I am going to teach century citizenship, because Victor and Being American is defined by an a tti­ a course at Kennesaw State College on Mary Khoury to me are indicative of tude and a set of principles and a way renewing American civilization. We are the future. Good Americans from the of life and a style and an approach that going to take these ideas, the ideas of Middle East living in Nizhni Novgorad is open and that says, "We can do it to­ personal strength, which are so clear in or citizens of Houston, TX, in that kind gether. We can build a better future, Russia and the Ukraine and so nec­ of a world. And Mrs. Khoury told me we can create a more powerful oppor­ essary everywhere in America, the con­ that she called her four children regu­ tunity, we can leave our children bet­ cept of quality as taught by Edwards larly, and she actually spent a good bit ter off. Together we can work, we can Deming and as practiced by Victor and of money every month on her long-dis­ create, we can invent, we can get the Mary Khoury and so many other peo­ tance phone bill. And when I talked to job done." ple, and which I saw being practiced at her daughter today in Houston she said The Khourys are absolutely, totally McDonald's and practiced at Coca-Cola that yes, her mom had said that I as American as apple pie. The res­ and practiced by many people across might be calling. So yes, there is acer­ taurant is a wonderful place. I hope Russia, the concept of technological tain amount of intimacy that is main­ any of my colleagues or anyone else progress. tained, a price that is paid economi­ who happens to read or to listen to this When we learn, for example, that cally and in time to keep family to­ will themselves, should they ever get Russian banking has no electronic gether and to keep citizenship up and to Nizhni Novgorod, go to that wonder­ funds transfer, that all of the checks community up. How are we in an age of ful hill looking out over the Volga and are still handled at the central bank by CNN, and jets, and faxes and tele­ have at least a brief meal, some won­ hand, we understand all of a sudden phones, how are we going to be citizens derful food. It is the only Tex-Mex Mid­ how important, how dynamic, tech­ that have an effective, a healthy, a civ­ dle Eastern restaurant in that part of nology has been in America in liberat­ ilized, and a normal country in the 21st Russia, and it is a remarkable place. ing us and in creating efficiencies and century? What it reminded me of was how re­ in giving us greater choices; the con­ The reason I am going to teach this markable all of America is, how pre­ cept of entrepreneurial free enterprise, course at Kennesaw State on Saturday cious our country is, how much we going out and getting the job done, mornings is that I honestly believe take it for granted, how easily we have which we saw over and over among those of us who are in elective life have been allowing it to decay. Russians, among Americans, among an obligation to back out of everyday As I have said before, learning to be Ukrainians, as people pursued a better politics, to back out of 30-second TV American requires recognizing that life in this new world; and then the commercials, to back out of the kind of every generation has two waves of im­ concept of learning the lessons of normal fights that occur so often on migrants. One is geographic. They are American people, what it is we need to this House floor and ask ourselves fun­ people from overseas like the Khourys. learn about ourselves to reestablish damental questions. The other is temporal, their children. and strengthen being American. The Italians voted over this weekend Both waves of immigrants, both the ge­ Then I hope in this course at Ken­ to replace their current political sys­ ographic immigrants and the temporal nesaw State to apply it to economic tem. The . Brazilians are voting today immigrants, both those born overseas growth, to health, and to saving the on their political system. The Japanese and those born in America, have to inner city. I believe if we Americans political system is under tremendous learn what it is to be American. For would focus on those three first, if we pressure. In Ukraine and Russia the po­ the last two generations we have not would make sure we were growing eco­ litical system is changing radically. In had the courage, the commitment, the nomically, and I can tell the Members, the United States in the 14 States that drive, the willpower to insist on every­ when we see the level of concern in the voted on term limitations, 77 percent one learning to be an American, so economy of the Ukraine and we see the of the American people voted for term that everyone can pursue happiness, level of concern in the economy of Rus­ limitations in those 14 States. Cer­ everyone can enjoy the rights that sia, it reminds us how important eco­ tainly that is a decisive example, and if their Creator has endowed them with, nomic growth is in a free society. this Congress were to put term limita­ everyone can have a chance to have a When we think about applying it to tion on a national referendum to apply better future, a safer future, to leave American heal th, applying all of the across the board, my guess is that it their children with a better oppor­ principles we are telling President would pass by almost 3 to 1. tunity. Yeltsin, and applying it to reforming So you have a political system under Everything I have learned said two the American health system, the prin­ pressure. You have an American cul­ things to me: One, as we look at public ciples of market incentives, decen­ ture under pressure. You have a wel­ policy in the next few weeks, and I tralization, privatization, all the fare state, bureaucracy collapsing. And 8058 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD~HOUSE April 21, 1993 I do not think we can solve that just Mr. TAYLOR of North Carolina. Hook Unit of Gateway National Recreation with normal politics. I think it takes a Mr. BURTON of Indiana. Area in the State of New Jersey, and for serious intellectual commitment to un­ Mr. PACKARD. other purposes. derstand how we replace the welfare Mr. CALVERT in two instances. state, how we create an opportunity so­ Mr. GINGRICH. ciety, and how we renew American civ­ Mr. QUINN. ADJOURNMENT ilization. Mr. GEKAS. Mr. GINGRICH. . Mr. Speaker, I move I hope from our part to build on the Mr. WELDON. that the House do now adjourn. tremendous lessons of courage and per­ Mr. SOLOMON. The motion was agreed to; accord­ sistence, of idealism and heroism that Mr. CUNNINGHAM. ingly (at 7 o'clock and 44 minutes we saw in Ukraine in Russia, and I Mr. FIELDS. p.m.), under its previous order, the hope to draw from that in teaching this Mr. SAXTON. House adjourned until tomorrow, course this fall at Kennesaw State. (The following Members (at the re­ Thursday, April 22, 1993, at 1 p.m. I urge my colleagues to take similar quest of Mr. MCHALE) and to include opportunities to really work at think­ extraneous matter:) ing in fundamental ways what does Mr. BAESLER. EXECUTIVE COMMUNICATIONS, America have to become if we are Mr. BOUCHER. ETC. Mr. CLAY. going to give our children and our Under clause 2 of rule XXIV, execu­ Mr. HAMILTON in three instances. grandchildren a normal and a civilized tive communications were taken from country, if we are going to create for Mr. NEAL of Massachusetts in two in- stances. the Speaker's table and referred as fol­ ourselves and for our descendants the lows: opportunities, the safety, the freedom Mr. DEUTSCH. Mrs. MINK. 1068. A letter from the Comptroller of the that our parents gave to us. Department of Defense, transmitting notifi­ Mr. SANDERS in three instances. cation of transfer of funds pursuant to sec­ Mr. HOCHBRUECKNER. tion 9110(a) of the Defense Appropriations LEAVE OF ABSENCE Mr. BROOKS. Act of 1993; to the Committee on Appropria­ Mr. MANTON. tions. By unanimous consent, leave of ab­ Mr. SABO. 1069. A letter from the Directors of Con­ sence was granted to: Mr. STARK. gressional Budget Office and Office of Man­ Mr. QUILLEN (at the request of Mr. Ms. SLAUGHTER. agement and Budget, transmitting a joint re­ MICHEL) for the week of April 19, on ac­ Mr. GENE GREEN of Texas. port on the technical assumptions to be used count of medical reasons. Mr. LEVIN. in preparing estimates of National Defense Mr. SISISKY (at the request of Mr. Function (050) outlays for fiscal year 1994, Mr. ENGEL in two instances. pursuant to Public Law 101-189, section 5(a) GEPHARDT) for today, on account of of­ Mr. TRAFICANT. ficial business. (103 Stat. 1364); to the Committee on Armed Ms. WOOLSEY. Services. Mr. KLECZKA. 1070. A letter from the Acting General Mr. HUGHES. Counsel, Department of the Treasury, trans­ SPECIAL ORDERS GRANTED Mr. DURBIN. mitting a draft of proposed legislation to By unanimous consent, permission to Mr. STOKES in two instances. amend the International Development Asso­ address the House, following the legis­ Mr. VOLKMER. ciation Act to authorize consent to and au­ lative program and any special orders Mrs. MEEK. thorize appropriations for the United States contribution to the 10th replenishment of heretofore entered, was granted to: Mr. RICHARDSON in two instances. the resources of the International Develop­ (The following Members (at the re­ (The following Members (at the re- ment Association, and for other purposes; to quest of Mr. MCHALE) to revise and ex­ quest of Mr. GINGRICH) and to include the Committee on Banking, Finance and tend their remarks and include extra­ extraneous matter:) Urban Affairs. neous material:) Mrs. FOWLER. 1071. A letter from the Acting General Ms. ENGLISH of Arizona, for 5 min­ Ms. SNOWE. Counsel, Department of the Treasury, trans­ utes, today. Mr. GRAMS. mitting a draft of proposed legislation to Mrs. LOWEY, for 5 minutes, today. Mr. KYL. amend the Asian Development Bank Act to Mr. SAXTON. authorize consent to and authorize appro­ Mr. FIELDS of Louisiana, for 5 min- priations for the United States contribution utes, today. Mr. FAWELL. to the fifth replenishment of the resources of Mr. STARK, for 5 minutes, today. Mrs. MORELLA. the Asian Development Fund, and for other Mr. TOWNS, for 5 minutes, on April 28. Mr. FILNER. purposes; to the Committee on Banking, Fi­ Mr. HOYER, for 60 minutes, on Mr. JOHNSON of South Dakota. nance and Urban Affairs. April 22. Mr. PASTOR. 1072. A letter from the Auditor, District of Mr. GUTIERREZ, for 60 minutes, on Mr. TEJEDA. Columbia, transmitting a copy of a report April 22. Mr. STUDDS. entitled "Audit of the District of Columbia (The following Members (at the re­ Mr. Pri.YNE of New Jersey. Public School System's Personnel, Payroll Mr. VISCLOSKY. and Budget Practices," pursuant to D.C. quest of Mr. MICA) to revise and extend Code, section 47-117(d); to the Committee on their remarks and include extraneous Mr. ACKERMAN. the District of Columbia. material:) Ms. SHEPHERD. 1073. A letter from the Auditor, District of Mr. HERGER, for 60 minutes, on Mr. CARDIN. Columbia, transmitting a copy of a report May 26. Mrs. UNSOELD. entitled "Audit of the District of Columbia Mr. DOOLITTLE, for 60 minutes, on Mr. CONDIT. Public Schools" Internal Accounting Sys­ April 22. Mr. KLEIN. tem, REMCIS," pursuant to D.C. Code, sec­ tion 47-117(d); to the Committee on the Dis­ Mr. WOLF, for 30 minutes, on May 3. trict of Columbia. SENATE ENROLLED BILLS SIGNED 1074. A letter from the Acting Assistant Secretary of State for Legislative Affairs, EXTENSION OF REMARKS The SPEAKER announced his signa­ transmitting notification of the Presidents' ture to enrolled bills of the Senate of exercise of his authority under 610(a) of the By unanimous consent, permission to the following titles: revise and extend remarks was grant­ Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, pursuant to S. 326. An act to revise the boundaries of 22 U.S.C. 2364(a)(2); to the Committee on For­ ed to: the George Washington Birthplace National eign Affairs. (The following Members (at the Monument, and for other purposes. 1075. A letter from the Acting Assistant request of Mr. MICA) and to include S. 328. An act to provide for the rehabilita­ Secretary of State for Legislative Affairs, extraneous matter:) tion of historic structures within the Sandy transmitting copies of the original report of April 21, 1993 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD-HOUSE 8059 political contributions of Victor Jackovich, 1087. A letter from the Chairman, Securi­ Constitution of the United States by prohib­ of Iowa, to be Ambassador to the Republic of ties and Exchange Commission, transmitting iting certain devices used to deny the right Bosnia and Herzegovina, and members of his the Commission's 1992 Annual Report of its to participate in certain elections; to the family, pursuant to 22 U.S.C. 3944(b)(2); to activities, pursuant to 15 U.S.C. 78w(b); to Committee on House Administration. the Committee on Foreign Affairs. the Committee on Government Operations. By Mr. MCDADE (for himself, Mr. 1076. A letter from the Acting Assistant 1088. A letter from the Deputy Associate MICHEL): Secretary of State for Legislative Affairs, Director for Collection and Disbursement, H.R. 1756. A bill making emergency supple­ transmitting copies of the original report of Department of the Interior, transmitting a mental appropriations for advances to the political contributions of Eric James Bos­ report on proposed refunds of excess royalty Unemployment Trust Fund for the fiscal well, of California, to be Director of the Of­ payments in OCS areas, pursuant to 43 U.S.C. year ending September 30, 1993, and for other fice of Foreign Missions, and members of his 1339(b); to the Committee on Natural Re­ purposes; to the Committee on Appropria­ family, pursuant to 22 U.S.C. 3944(b)(2); to sources. tions. the Committee on Foreign Affairs. 1089. A letter from the Chairman, Nuclear By Mr. BOUCHER (for himself, Mr. 1077. A letter from the Acting Assistant Regulatory Commission, transmitting a BOEHLERT, Mr. BROWN of California, Secretary of State for Legislative Affairs, draft of proposed legislation amending sec­ Mr. VALENTINE, Mr. TRAFICANT, Mr. transmitting copies of the original report of tion 5379 of title 5 U.S.C; to the Committee HAYES of Louisiana, Mr. BACCHUS of political contributions of Mark Johnson, of on Post Office and Civil Service. Florida, Mr. CRAMER, Mr. BARCIA, Mr. Montana, to be Ambassador to the Republic 1090. A letter from the Acting Director, KLEIN, Mr. FINGERHUT, Mr. MCHALE, of Senegal, and members of his family, pur­ Central Intelligence Agency, transmitting a Ms. ESHOO, Ms. EDDIE BERNICE JOHN­ suant to 22 U.S.C. 3944(b)(2); to the Commit­ draft of proposed legislation entitled SON, Mr. HINCHEY, Mr. COLEMAN, Mr. tee on Foreign Affairs. "Central Intelligence Agency Voluntary Sep­ WISE, Mr. BLACKWELL, and Mr. KAN­ 1078. A letter from the Acting Assistant aration Pay Act"; to the Committee on In­ JORSKI): Secretary of State for Legislative Affairs, telligence (Permanent Select). H.R. 1757. A bill to provide for a coordi­ transmitting copies of the original report of 1091. A letter from the Secretaries of De­ nated Federal program to accelerate devel­ political contributions of Alvin P. Adams. fense and Veterans Affairs, transmitting a opment and dissemination of applications of Jr., of Virginia, to be Ambassador to the Re­ report on the implementation of the health high-performance computing and high-speed public of Peru, and members of his family, resources sharing portion of the Department networking, and for other purposes; to the pursuant to 22 U.S.C. 3944(b)(2); to the Com­ of Veterans Affairs and Department of De­ Committee on Science, Space, and Tech­ mittee on Foreign Affairs. fense heal th Resources Sharing and Emer­ nology. 1079. A letter from the Acting Assistant gency Operations Act" for fiscal year 1992, By Mr. BROOKS: Secretary of State for Legislative Affairs, pursuant to 38 U.S.C. 8111; jointly, to the H.R. 1758. A bill to revise, codify, and enact transmitting copies of the original report of Committees on Armed Services and Veter­ without substantive change certain general political contributions of Marilyn McAfee, of ans' Affairs. and permanent laws, related to transpor­ Florida, to be Ambassador to the Republic of 1092. A letter from the Secretary of Trans­ tation, as subtitles II, and V-X of title 49, Guatemala, and members of her family, pur­ portation, transmitting a draft of proposed United States Code, "Transportation," and suant to 22 U.S.C. 3944(b)(2); to the Commit­ legislation entitled "Coast Guard Authoriza­ to make other technical improvements in tee on Foreign Affairs. tion Act of 1993"; jointly, to the Committees the Code; to the Committee on the Judici- 1080. A letter from the Acting Assistant on Merchant Marine and Fisheries, Ways and ary. Secretary of State for Legislative Affairs, Means, the Judiciary, Education and Labor, By Mr. CARDIN (for himself, Mr. transmitting copies of the original report of and Armed Services. HOYER, Mrs. BENTLEY, Mr. MFUME, political contributions of William Thornton Mrs. MORELLA, Mr. GILCHREST, Mr. Pryce, of Pennsylvania, to be Ambassador to WYNN, Mr. BARTLETT of Maryland, the Republic of Honduras, and members of REPORTS OF COMMITTEES ON Mr. BATEMAN, Mr. BLILEY, Ms. his family, pursuant to 22 U.S.C. 3944(b)(2); to PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS BYRNE, Mr. MORAN, Mr. WOLF, Mr. the Committee on Foreign Affairs. Under clause 2 of rule XIII, reports of BOUCHER, Mr. SISISKY, Mr. MURPHY, 1081. A letter from the Acting Assistant Mr. GOODLING, Mr. WELDON, and Mr. Secretary of State for Legislative Affairs, committees were delivered to the Clerk BLACKWELL): transmitting copies of the original report of for printing and reference to the proper H.R. 1759. A bill to assist in the restoration political contributions of E. Allan Wendt, of calendar, as follows: of the Chesapeake Bay. and for other pur­ California, to be Ambassador to the Republic Mr. DERRICK: Committee on Rules. House poses; jointly, to the Committees on Mer­ of Slovenia, and members of his family, pur­ Resolution 153. Resolution waiving a require­ chant Marine and Fisheries, Public Works suant to 22 U.S.C. 3944(b)(2); to the Commit­ ment of clause 4(b) of rule XI with respect to and Transportation, and Science, Space, and tee on Foreign Affairs. consideration of certain resolutions reported Technology. 1082. A letter from the Assistant Legal Ad­ from the Committee on Rules (Rept. 103-£1). By Ms. LOWEY (for herself, Mr. TOWNS, viser for Treaty Affairs, Department of Referred to the House Calendar. Ms. DELAURO, Ms. MALONEY, Mr. State, transmitting copies of international FROST, and Ms. EDDIE BERNICE JOHN­ agreements, other than treaties, entered into SON): by the United States, pursuant to 1 U.S.C. PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS H.R. 1760. A bill to amend the Job Corps 112b(a); to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. Under clause 5 of rule X and clause 4 Program of the Job Training Partnership 1083. A letter from the President, African Act to establish a program to provide edu­ Development Foundation, transmitting a of rule XXII, public bills and resolu­ cation and job training services to youths draft of proposed legislation to authorize ap­ tions were introduced and severally re­ who have been convicted of nonviolent propriations for the African Development ferred as follows: criminal offenses; to the Committee on Edu­ Foundation; to the Committee on Foreign By Mr. PENNY (for himself, Mr. HAST­ cation and Labor. Affairs. INGS, Mr. JACOBS, Mr. JOHNSTON of By Mr. ROBERTS (for himself, Mr. 1084. A communication from the President Florida, and Mr. STOKES): SLATTERY, Mr. LANCASTER, and Mr. of the United States, transmitting a report H.R. 1753. A bill to amend the Internal Rev­ BEREUTER): on the North Atlantic Treaty of 1949, pursu­ enue Code of 1986 to require the participation H.R. 1761. A bill to amend title XVIII of the ant to Public Law 102-484; to the Committee in primary and general election debates of Social Security Act to extend special treat­ on Foreign Affairs. any candidate who receives public financing, ment rules under the Medicare Program for 1085. A letter from the Director, Office of and to establish criteria for participation of regional referral centers and to permit a hos­ Management and Budget, transmitting OMB certain candidates in election debates; to the pital that fails to qualify as a regional refer­ estimate of the amount of change in outlays Committee on House Administration. ral center under the program as a result of a or receipts, as the case may be, in each fiscal By Mr. PENNY (for himself, Mr. SABO, change in geographic classification to de­ year through fiscal year 1998 resulting from Mr. HASTINGS, and Mr. STOKES): cline such change and qualify as such a cen­ passage of S. 662, pursuant to Public Law H.R. 1754. A bill to amend the Federal Elec­ ter; to the Committee on Ways and Means. 101-508, section 1310l(a) (104 Stat. 1388-582); to tion Campaign Act of 1971 to provide for elec­ By Mr. ROBERTS (for himself, Mrs. the Committee on Government Operations. tion day registration for elections for Fed­ VUCANOVICH, Mr. SLATTERY, Mr. LAN­ 1086. A letter from the Chairman, First eral office, and for other purposes; to the CASTER, Mr. BEREUTER, and Mr. GUN­ South Production Credit Association, trans­ Committee on House Administration. DERSON): mitting the annual pension plan report for By Mr. PENNY (for himself, Mr. HAST­ H.R. 1762. A bill to amend the Public the plan year ending December 31, 1992, pur­ INGS, and Mr. GUNDERSON); Health Service Act to provide grants to suant to U.S.C. 9503(a)(1)(B); to the Commit­ H.R. 1755. A bill to enforce the guarantees States for the creation or enhancement of tee on Government Operations. of the 1st, 14th, and 15th amendments to the systems for the air transport of rural victims 8060 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD-HOUSE April 21, 1993 of medical emergencies, and for other pur­ THOMAS of Wyoming, Mr. EMERSON, curity Act to permit the reimbursement of poses; to the Committee on Energy and Com­ Mr. LANCASTER, Mr. ROBERTS, .Mr. expenses incurred by a medical facility of merce. BEREUTER, Mr. SLATTERY, Mr. STEN­ the uniformed services or the Department of By Mr. ROBERTS (for himself, Mr. HOLM, Mr. GUNDERSON. Ms. SNOWE, Veterans Affairs in providing health care to THOMAS of Wyoming, Mr. SLATTERY, and Mr. DURBIN): persons eligible for care under Medicare; Mr. LANCASTER, Mr. BEREUTER, Mr. H.R. 1770. A bill to provide incentives for jointly, to the Committees on Armed Serv­ GUNDERSON, and Ms. SNOWE): physicians to practice in rural areas and in ices, Ways and Means, and Energy and Com­ H.R. 1763. A bill to amend the Public rural medically underserved areas; jointly, merce. Health Service Act and title XVIII of the So­ to the Committees on Ways and Means, En­ By Ms. DANNER: cial Security Act with respect to health pro­ ergy and Commerce, and Education and H.R. 1779. A bill to designate the facility of fessional shortage areas; jointly, to the Com­ Labor. the U.S. Postal Service located at 401 South mittees on Ways and Means and Energy and H.R. 1771. A bill to reduce infant mortality Washington Street in Chillicothe, MO, as the Commerce. in rural, underserved areas by improving ac­ "Jerry L. Litton United States Post Office By Mr. GUNDERSON (for himself, Mr. cess to needed health care services by preg­ Building"; to the Committee on Post Office ROBERTS, Mr. SLATTERY, Mr. LAN­ nant women; to the Committee on Energy and Civil Service. CASTER, and Mr. BEREUTER): and Commerce. By Mr. FIELDS of Texas (for himself, H.R. 1764. A bill to amend title XVIII of the By Mr. EMERSON (for himself, Mr. Mr. STUDDS, Mr. TAUZIN, Ms. SNOWE, Social Security Act to extend until October GUNDERSON, Mr. THOMAS of Wyoming, and Mr. KING): 1, 1994, the period during which Medicare-de­ Mr. STENHOLM, Mr. LANCASTER, Mrs. H.R. 1780. A bill to amend the Merchant pendent, small rural hospitals may be paid VUCANOVICH, Mr. BEREUTER, Ms. Marine Act of 1936, to authorize State mari­ under alternative reimbursement methodolo­ SNOWE, Mr. ROBERTS, Mr. SLATTERY, time academies to reimburse qualified indi­ gies for the operating costs of inpatient hos­ Mr. DURBIN, and Mr. KYL): viduals for fees imposed for the issuance of pital services under the Medicare Program; H.R. 1772. A bill to amend the Public certain entry level merchant seamen li­ to the Committee on Ways and Means. Health Service Act to revise and extend the censes and merchant mariners' documents, By Mr. SLATTERY (for himself, Mr. program of making grants to the States for and for other purposes; to the Committee on SYNAR, Mr. THOMAS of Wyoming, Mr. the operation of offices of rural health; to Merchant Marine and Fisheries. ROBERTS, Mr. BEREUTER, and Mr. the Committee on Energy and Commerce. By Mr. GILCHREST: STENHOLM): By Mr. EMERSON (for himself, Mr. H.R. 1781. A bill to amend the Federal elec­ H.R. 1765. A bill to exempt from the anti­ GUNDERSON, Mr. THOMAS of Wyoming, tion Campaign Act of 1971 to prohibit trust laws, mergers and service allocations Mr. STENHOLM, Mr. LANCASTER, Mr. nonparty multicandidate political commit­ entered into by certain hospitals in low pop­ BEREUTER, Mr. ROBERTS, Mr. SLAT­ tee contributions in elections f6r Federal of­ ulation areas; to the Committee on the Judi­ TERY, Mr. DURBIN, and Mr. KYL): fice, and for other purposes; to the Commit­ ciary. H.R. 1773. A bill to reauthorize the rural tee on House Administration. By Mr. GUNDERSON (for himself, Mr. health care transition grant program estab­ By Mr. GILCHREST (for himself, Mrs. ROBERTS, Mr. SLATTERY, Mr. THOMAS lished under the Omnibus Budget Reconcili­ BENTLEY, Mr. CARDIN, Mr. BARTLETT, of Wyoming, Mr. LANCASTER, Ms. ation Act of 1987, to direct the Secretary of Mr. MFUME, Mr. HOYER, Mrs. SNOWE, and Mr. KYL): Health and Human Services to give pref­ MORELLA, and Mr. WYNN): H.R. 1766. A bill to amend the Public erence in making grants under such program H.R. 1782. A bill to require the Adminis­ Health Service Act to establish an Office of to hospitals that establish consortia with trator of the Environmental Protection Emergency Medical Services, and for other other providers in the communities in which Agency to apply the hazard ranking system purposes; to the Committee on Energy and the hospitals are located, and to revise the under the Comprehensive Environmental Re­ Commerce. frequency of the Secretary's reports on the sponse, Compensation, and Liability Act of By Mr. LANCASTER (for himself, Mr. program to Congress; to the Committee on 1980 to areas in the Chesapeake Bay Program HOYER, Mr. HASTINGS, Mr. GALLEGLY, Energy and Commerce. in the same manner as such system is ap­ Mr. ROBERTS, Mr. SLATTERY, and Mr. By Mr. GUNDERSON (for himself, Mr. plied to areas in the National Estuary Pro­ GUNDERSON): SLATTERY, Mr. ROBERTS, Ms. SNOWE, gram; jointly, to the Committee on Public H.R. 1767. A bill to amend the Internal Rev­ Mr. EMERSON, Mr. THOMAS of Wyo­ Works and Transportation and Energy and enue Code of 1986 to permit the issuance of ming, and Mr. STENHOLM): Commerce. tax-exempt bonds by certain organizations H.R. 1774. A bill to amend the Public By Mr. HUGHES: providing rescue and emergency medical Health Service Act to establish a program of H.R. 1783. A bill to amend title 5, United services; to the Committee on Ways and grants for rural health outreach; to the Com­ States Code, to include service during World Means. mittee on Energy and Commerce. War II in the U.S. merchant marine as mili­ By Mr. SLATTERY (for himself, Mr. By Mr. PAYNE of Virginia. tary service for purposes of the Civil Service SYNAR, Mr. THOMAS of Wyoming, Mr. H.R. 1775. A bill to amend title XVIII of the Retirement System; to the Committee on ROBERTS, and Mr. BEREUTER): Social Security Act to include services pro­ Post Office and Civil Service. H.R. 1768. A bill to amend title XVIII of the vided by interns and residents at federally By Mr. KLECZKA (for himself and Mr. Social Security Act to make miscellaneous qualified health centers that provide services BARRETT of Wisconsin): and technical changes to the Medicare Pro­ in a rural area in determining the amount of H.R. 1784. A bill to provide for a dem­ gram; jointly, to the Committees on Ways payment to hospitals under part A of the onstration project to improve provision of and Means and Energy and Commerce. Medicare Program for the indirect costs of certain benefits under the Social Security By Mr. THOMAS of Wyoming (for him­ medical education; to the Committee on Act through a private aid program; jointly, self, Mr. GUNDERSON, Mr. SLATTERY, Ways and Means. to the Committees on Ways and Mearns and Mr. ROBERTS, Mr. EMERSON, Mr. LAN­ By Ms. DELAURO: Energy and Commerce. CASTER, Mr. BEREUTER, Mr. STEN­ H.R. 1776. A bill to facilitate and assist in By Mr. KNOLLENBERG: HOLM, Mr. BARRETT of Nebraska, and the economic adjustment and industrial di­ H.R. 1785. A bill to make various budget Mr. STRICKLAND): versification of defense industries, defense­ cuts and for other purposes; jointly, to the H.R. 1769. A bill to amend title XVIII of the dependent communities, and defense workers Committees on Public Works and Transpor­ Social Security Act to require that, in con­ that are adversely affected by the termi­ tation, Energy and Commerce, House Admin­ sidering the application of a hospital to nation or reduction of defense spending or istration, Natural Resources, Banking, Fi­ change its geographic classification for pur­ defense-related contracts; jointly, to the nance and Urban Affairs, Government Oper­ poses of determining the amount of payment Committees on Armed Services, Ways and ations, Agriculture, Ways and Means, Post to the hospital for the operating costs of in­ Means, Small Business, Education and Office and Civil Service, Education and patient hospital services under part A of the Labor, Public Works and Transportation, Labor, and Appropriations. Medicare Program, the Secretary of Health and Banking, Finance and Urban Affairs. By Mr. KREIDLER (for himself and Mr. and Human Services find the hospital's By Mr. COBLE (for himself and Mr. SWIFT): wages to be comparable to the wages of hos­ TAYLOR of North Carolina): H.R. 1786. A bill to amend the Federal Meat pitals in the geographic area in which the H.R. 1777. A bill to suspend until January Inspection Act and the Poultry Products In­ hospital is applying to be classified if the av­ 1, 1995, the duty on 1.8- spection Act to require the inspection of erage hourly wage of hospital is at least 85 Dichloroanthraquinone; to the Committee on meat and poultry to determine the presence percent of the average hourly wage of hos­ Ways and Means. of microbial contamination that can cause pitals paid in such area; to the Committee on By Mr. CUNNINGHAM (for himself and food poisoning or infection in humans, to re­ Ways and Means. Mr. HUNTER): quire the Secretary of Agriculture to develop By Mr. ROWLAND (for himself, Mr. H.R. 1778. A bill to amend title 10, United appropriate labeling to warn purchasers of HALL of Texas, Mrs. VUCANOVICH, Mr. States Code, and title XVIII of the Social Se- meat and poultry of potential microbial con- April 21, 1993 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD-HOUSE 8061 tamination and give proper handling and certain regulations; to the Committee on By Mr. HOYER (for himself, Mr. cooking instructions to destroy microbial Banking, Finance and Urban Affairs. CARDIN. Mrs. BENTLEY. Mr. WYNN. contaminants, and for other purposes; to the By Ms. SNOWE (for herself, Ms. WOOL­ Mr. WOLF, Mr. MORAN, and Mrs. Committee on Agriculture. SEY, Ms. LONG, Mrs. SCHROEDER, Ms. MORELLA): By Mr. LEVIN: NORTON, Ms. PELOSI, Ms. SLAUGHTER, H. Con. Res. 82. Concurrent resolution au­ R.R. 1787. A bill to amend title XVIII of the Ms. ROYBAL-ALLARD, and Ms. thorizing the use of the Capitol grounds for Social Security Act to provide for uniform MARGOLIES-MEZVINSKY): the Greater Washington Soap Box Derby; to coverage of anticancer drugs under the Medi­ R.R. 1795. A bill to amend the Elementary the Committee on Public Works and Trans­ care Program, and for other purposes; joint­ and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to as­ portation. ly, to the Committees on Ways and Means sist schools and educational institutions in By Mr. RAMSTAD: and Energy and Commerce. the elimination of sexual harassment and H. Con. Res. 83. Concurrent resolution call­ By Mr. MACHTLEY (for himself and abuse; to the Committee on Education and ing upon the President to insist that the re­ Mr. NEAL of Massachusetts): Labor. moval of Iraqi President Saddam Hussein R.R. 1788. A bill to amend the Small Busi­ By Mr. SPENCE (for himself and Mr. from power should be a con di ti on for the ces­ ness Act to promote lending to small busi­ MCNULTY); sation of economic sanctions by the United ness concerns in States in which there are a R.R. 1796. A bill to amend title 38, United Nations against Iraq; to the Committee on declining number of federally insured finan­ States Code, to increase the rate of special Foreign Affairs. cial institutions; to the Committee on Small pension payable to persons who have re­ By Mr. TRAFICANT: Business. ceived the Congressional Medal of Honor; to H. Con. Res. 84. Concurrent resolution es­ By Mr. McDERMOTT: the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. tablishing the Ad Hoc Joint Committee on R.R. 1789. A bill to provide for the tax By Mr. STARK: Labor Relations for the Capitol Police; to treatment of certain distributions made by R.R. 1797. A bill to prohibit the designation the Committee on Rules. Alaska Native corporations; to the Commit­ as a beneficiary developing country under By Mr. MANZULLO: tee on Ways and Means. the Generalized System of Preference any H. Res. 154. Resolution amending the Rules By Mr. McDERMOTT (for himself, Mr. country that engages in certain actions re­ of the House of Representatives to provide KLECZKA, Mr. SHAW, and Mr. HAST­ INGS): garding nuclear weapons, nuclear weapon that any general appropriation bill making R.R. 1790. A bill to provide for the treat­ components, and nuclear weapon design in­ appropriations for the Veterans' Administra­ ment of Indian tribal governments under sec­ formation; to the Committee on Ways and tion may not make appropriations for any tion 403(b) of the Internal Revenue Code of Means. other department or agency of the United 1986; to the Committee on Ways and Means. R.R. 1798. A bill relating to the application States; to the Committee on Rules. By Mr. SANDERS (for himself, Mr. RA­ of the Generalized System of Preferences to By Mr. SAXTON (for himself, Mr. TAU­ HALL, Mr. TOWNS, Mr. RANGEL, and Russia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, and Ukraine; ZIN, Mr. FIELDS of Texas, Mr. Mr. WILLIAMS): to the Committee on Ways and Means. HUGHES, Mr. BATEMAN, Mr. LIPINSKI, R.R. 1791. A bill to restore reductions in R.R. 1799. A bill making accession to the Mr. COBLE, Mr. HUTTO, Mr. WELDON, veterans benefits made by the Omnibus Treaty for the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Mr. LAUGHLIN, Mr. INHOFE, Mr. LAN­ Budget Reconciliation Act of 1990; to the Weapons a condition for designation as a CASTER, Mr. CUNNINGHAM, Mr. HAST­ Committee on Veterans' Affairs. beneficiary developing country under the INGS, Mr. KINGSTON, Mr. STUPAK, Mr. By Mr. SAXTON (for himself, Mr. TAU­ Generalized System of Preferences; to the CASTLE, Mr. KING, Mr. DIAZ-BALART, ZIN. Mr. FIELDS of Texas, Mr. Committee on Ways and Means. Mr. GALLO, and Ms. KAPTUR) HUGHES, Mr. BATEMAN, Mr. LIPINSKI, By Mrs. UNSOELD (for herself and Ms. H. Res. 155. Resolution to amend the Rules Mr. COBLE, Mr. HUTTO, Mr. WELDON, SLAUGHTER): of the House of Representatives to require Mr. LAUGHLIN, Mr. INHOFE, Mr. LAN­ R.R. 1800. A bill to amend the Elementary economic impact statements for reported CASTER, Mr. CUNNINGHAM, Mr. HAST­ and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to en­ bills and amendments that create or increase INGS, Mr. KINGSTON, Mr. STUPAK, Mr. sure that needs of pregnant and parenting any taxes, duties, or other fees on the mari­ CASTLE, Mr. KING, Mr. DIAZ-BALART, teenagers are addressed by the education time industry, and for other purposes; to the Mr. GALLO, and Ms. KAPTUR): system, and for other purposes; to the Com­ Cammi ttee on Rules. R.R. 1792. A bill to amend title 46, United mittee on Education and Labor. By Mr. STEARNS: States Code, to require that any regulation By Mr. VISCLOSKY: H. Res. 156. Resolution repealing rule XLIX establishing or increasing a fee or charge for R.R. 1801. A bill to amend the Federal of the Rules of the House of Representatives a person engaged in the carriage of goods or Water Pollution Control Act to establish a relating to the statutory limit on the public passengers by vessel for hire be issued after National Clean Water Trust Fund and to au­ debt; to the Committee on Rules. notice, hearing, and comment and on the thorize the Administrator of the Environ­ By Mr. HYDE: record, and for other purposes; to the Com­ mental Protection Agency to use amounts in H. Res. 157. Resolution referring the bill mittee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries. that fund to carry out projects to restore and (R.R. 1752) for the relief of Sgt. Maj. Earnest By Mrs. SCHROEDER (for herself, Ms. recover waters of the United States from Sands [Ret.] and Roger Sands to the chief SNOWE, Mr. KILDEE, Mrs. MINK, Mrs. damages resulting from violations of that judge of the U.S. Claims Court; to the Com­ COLLINS of Illinois, Mrs. LOWEY' Ms. act, and for other purposes; to the Commit­ mittee on the Judiciary. MOLINARI, Mrs. MORELLA, Ms. tee on Public Works and Transportation. SLAUGHTER, Mrs. UNSOELD, Ms. By Ms. WOOLSEY: WOOLSEY, Ms. BROWN of Florida, Ms. R.R. 1802. A bill to ensure equity in edu­ MEMORIALS BYRNE, Mrs. CLAYTON, Ms. KAPTUR, cation; to the Committee on Education and Under clause 4 of rule XXII, memori­ Mrs. KENNELLY, Mrs. LLOYD, Mrs. Labor. als were presented and referred as fol­ MALONEY, Ms. MARGOLIES­ By Mr. HOEKSTRA (for himself and MEZVINSKY, Mrs. MEEK, Ms. NORTON, Mr. HUTCHINSON): lows: Ms. PELOSI, Ms. ROYBAL-ALLARD, Ms. H.J. Res. 180. Joint resolution proposing an 96. By the SPEAKER: Memorial of the Sen­ SCHENK, Ms. SHEPHERD, Ms. amendment to the Constitution of the Unit­ ate of the State of Washington, relative to VELAZQUEZ, Ms. WATERS, Mr. DEL­ ed States to give citizens of the United support for Guam in its quest for common­ LUMS, Mr. EVANS, Mr. FRANK of Mas­ States the right to enact and repeal laws by wealth status; to the Committee on Natural sachusetts, Mr. MCDERMOTT, Mr. voting on legislation in a national election; Resources. MILLER of California, Mr. REED, Mr. to the Cammi ttee on the Judiciary. 97. Also, memorial of the Senate of the TOWNS, Mr. YATES, Ms. ESHOO, Miss H.J. Res. 181. Joint resolution proposing an State of Washington, relative to the Fast COLLINS of Michigan, Ms. FURSE, Ms. amendment to the Constitution of the Unit­ Flux Test Facility at Hanford; to the Com­ HARMAN, Ms. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON ed States to give citizens of the United mittee on Science, Space, and Technology. of Texas, Ms. MCKINNEY, Ms. LONG, States the right to propose amendments to Ms. CANTWELL, Mr. WILLIAMS, and the Constitution by an initiative process; to Mr. MARTINEZ): the Committee on the Judiciary. ADDITIONAL SPONSORS R.R. 1793. A bill to amend the Elementary By Mr. SPENCE (for himself, Mr. Under clause 4 of rule XXII, sponsors and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to en­ SPRATT, Mr. RAVENEL, and Mr. sure gender equity in education, and for CLYBURN): were added to public bills and resolu­ other purposes; to the Committee on Edu­ H.J. Res. 182. Joint resolution to designate tions as follows: cation and Labor. the week of April 17-24, 1994, as "Nancy R.R. 9: Miss COLLINS of Michigan and Mr. By Mr. SLATTERY: Moore Thurmond National Organ and Tissue Kopetski. R.R. 1794. A bill to amend the Truth in Donor Awareness Week"; to the Committee R.R. 14: Mr. STOKES, Mr. MORAN, Mr. BOEH­ Savings Act to delay the effective date of on Post Office and Civil Service. LERT, Mrs. MINK, Ms. WOOLSEY, Ms. 8062 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD-HOUSE April 21, 1993 CANTWELL, Mr. HOCHBRUECKNER, Mr. NEAL of H.R. 353: Mr. GOODLING. MCDERMOTI', Mr. PICKETT, Mr. WOLF, Mr. Massachusetts, Mr. DELLUMS, Ms. MALONEY, H.R. 355: Mr. GUNDERSON. BLACKWELL, Mr. BEVILL, Mr. GILMAN, Mrs. Mr. OWENS, Mr. STRICKLAND, Ms. ESHOO, Mr. H.R. 356: Mr. SERRANO. VUCANOVICH, Mr. MCDADE, Mr. DEFAZIO, Mr. GONZALEZ, Ms. FOWLER, Mr. SANGMEISTER, H.R. 357: Mr. BREWSTER and Mr. PARKER. SHUSTER, Mr. GREENWOOD, Mr. HERGER, Mr. Ms. MOLINARI, Mr. PETERSON of Minnesota, H.R. 407: Mr. ZELIFF. MEEHAN, Mr. MORAN, Mr. FAZIO, Mr. KLINK, Mrs. SCHROEDER, Mr. BAKER of California, H .R. 408: Mr. YOUNG of Florida and Mr. and Mr. GEKAS. Mr. KOPETSKI, Mr. SCHUMER, Mr. HUGHES, TAYLOR of North Carolina. R.R. 852: Mr. SHAYS, Mrs. ROUKEMA, Mr. Mr. DIAZ-BALART, Mr. BLACKWELL, Ms. NOR­ H.R. 429: Mr. HERGER. JOHNSTON of Florida, Mr. HASTINGS, Mr. SOL­ TON, Mr. FORD of Tennessee, Mr. RANGEL, Mr. H.R. 462: Mr. BUYER, Mr. ROMERO-BARCELO, OMON, and Mr. SMITH of Texas. NADLER, Mr. EDWARDS of California, and Mr. Mr. BARCIA, Mr. SABO, Mr. FAZIO, Mr. R.R. 962: Mr. HANCOCK, Mr. HASTINGS, Mr. EVANS. SANGMEISTER, Mr. HAYES of Louisiana, Mr. Goss, Mr. CANADY, Ms. Ros-LEHTINEN, Mr. H.R. 26: Mr. DICKS and Ms. ROYBAL-AL­ FOGLIETTA, Mr. FIELDS of Louisiana, Mr. CLEMENT, Ms. FURSE, Mr. SHAW, Mr. SISISKY, LARD. CLINGER, Mrs. LLOYD, Mr. BORSKI, Mr. LAN­ Mr. CAMP, Mr. SANTORUM, Mr. JEFFERSON, H.R. 59: Mr. SANTORUM, Mr. FRANKS of Con­ TOS, Ms. ROYBAL-ALLARD, Mr. SWIFT, Mr. Mr. SKELTON, Mr. CRANE, Mr. WALKER, Mr. necticut, Mr. CRANE, Mr. DELAY, and Mr. DOOLEY, Mrs. MALONEY, Mr. BALLENGER, Mr. MILLER of Florida, Mr. CLINGER, Mr. PARKER, WILSON. HOUGHTON, Mr. CARDIN, and Mr. KLINK. Mr. STRICKLAND, Mr. DUNCAN, Mr. DELAY, H.R. 65: Mr. HANSEN, Mr. TOWNS, Mr. H.R. 465: Mr. CANADY. Mr. HOLDEN, Mr. DIAZ-BALART, Mr. TAYLOR CUNNINGHAM, Mr. WISE, Ms. PELOSI, Mr. H.R. 468: Mr. MINETA. of North Carolina, Mrs. LLOYD, Mr. CLYBURN, MCCURDY, Mr. SISISKY, Mr. PETERSON of Min­ H.R. 498: Mr. LEHMAN. Mr. GALLO, Mr. ALLARD, Mr. KING, Ms. nesota, Mr. YOUNG of Alaska, Mr. CHAPMAN, H.R. 501: Mr. DEFAZIO, Mr. VALENTINE, Mr. DANNER, Mr. WOLF, and Mr. GOODLING. Mr. COMBEST, Mr. SKEEN, Mr. BACCHUS of MCCURDY' and Mr. BLACKWELL. R.R. 975: Mr. OWENS. Florida, Mr. SARPALIUS, Mr. TRAFICANT, and H.R. 502: Mr. DEFAZIO and Mr. HEFLEY. R.R. 986: Mr. WASHINGTON. Mr. PICKET!'. H.R. 508: Mr. GINGRICH, Mr. PAXON, Mr. R.R. 998: Mr. PETE GEREN. H.R. 66: Mr. BEREUTER. Cox, Mr. SHAYS, Mr. BLUTE, Mr. MCDADE, H.R. 999: Mr. MCCANDLESS, Mr. SCHAEFER, H.R. 94: Mr. SCHUMER, Mr. THOMAS of Wyo­ Mr. DOOLITTLE, Mr. BURTON of Indiana, Mr. and Mr. SWETT. ming, Mr. SMITH of New Jersey, and Mr. SISI­ SCHIFF, Mr. SOLOMON, Mrs. JOHNSON of Con­ R.R. 1007: Mrs. MINK. SKY. necticut, Mr. HYDE, Mrs. VUCANOVICH, Mr. R.R. 1009: Mr. HUTCHINSON, Mr. GORDON, H.R. 109: Mr. WISE, Mr. HAMBURG, and Mr. MCCRERY, Mr. BARTLET!' of Maryland, Mr. and Mr. SWETT. WYNN. ROHRABACHER, Mr. MINGE, and Mr. Goss. R.R. 1026: Mr. FRANK of Massachusetts, Mr. H.R. 123: Mr. DOOLITl'LE, Mr. BALLENGER, R.R. 538: Mr. TORRICELLI and Mr. WASHING­ BACCHUS of Florida, Mr. JACOBS, Mr. GORDON, Mr. YOUNG of Alaska, Mr. CRAMER, Mr. ROG­ TON. and Mr. BROWN of Ohio. ERS, Mr. BACHUS of Alabama, and Mr. INGLIS. H.R. 561: Mr. BATEMAN, Mr. GORDON, Mr. H.R. 1036: Mr. MCDERMOTI', Mr. RAHALL, H.R. 124: Mr. SHAYS, Mr. SCOT!', Mr. LIPIN­ SANTORUM, Mr. NUSSLE, Mr. HOKE, Mr. BLI­ Mr. PALLONE, Mr. HAMBURG, Mr. DEUTSCH, SKI, Mr. KIM, Mr. DOOLITl'LE, and Mr. INGLIS. LEY, Mr. CUNNINGHAM, Mr. WALKER, Mr. MUR­ Mr. KOPETSKI, Ms. ESHOO, Mrs. COLLINS of Il­ H.R. 133: Mr. ORTON, Mr. PENNY, Mr. THA, and Mr. SISISKY. linois, Mr. JOHNSTON of Florida, and Mr. OLVER, Mr. DARDEN, and Mr. DEFAZIO. R.R. 567: Mr. PACKARD. BEILENSON. H.R. 140: Mr. HOKE, Mr. LANTOS, and Mr. R.R. 591: Mr. COYNE and Mr. HOAGLAND. R.R. 1067: Mr. LEHMAN. QUILLEN. R.R. 602: Mr. STUMP, Mr. JACOBS, Mr. H.R. 1105: Mr. MCMILLAN, Mr. GOODLATl'E, H.R. 147: Mr. LINDER and Mr. MCCANDLESS. Mr. ARMEY, Mr. SENSENBRENNER, Mr. HEFLEY, Mr. SWETI', and Mr. DEFAZIO. H.R. 153: Mr. LIVINGSTON. BOEHNER, Mr. FISH, Mr. EMERSON, Mr. H.R. 166: Mr. SWETI'. R.R. 608: Mr. PETERSON of Florida and Mr. WILLIAMS. STEARNS, Mr. EWING, and Mr. DELAY. H.R. 207: Mr. ZIMMER. H.R. 1123: Mr. SCHAEFER. R.R. 643: Mr. PORTER, Mr. Goss, Mr. FRANK H.R. 212: Mr. DEFAZIO and Mr. SWETI'. R.R. 1125: Mr. SWETT. H.R. 214: Mr. DEFAZIO and Mr. SWETI'. of Massachusetts, Ms. SLAUGHTER, Ms. R.R. 1126: Mr. Cox and Mr. SWETI'. H.R. 225: Mr. SHAYS. BYRNE, Mr. BARRETT of Wisconsin, Ms. H.R. 1129: Mr. RAMSTAD and Mr. SCHAEFER. H.R. 242: Miss COLLINS of Michigan. DANNER, Mr. LAZIO, Mr. SAXTON, Mr. DAR­ R.R. 1130: Mr. SCHAEFER. H.R. 303: Mr. CUNNINGHAM, Mr. MCCURDY, DEN, Mr. SWETI', Mr. PENNY, and Mr. R.R. 1141: Mr. SMITH of Oregon, Mr. COBLE, Mr. PETERSON of Minnesota, Mr. YOUNG of MEEHAN. Mr. HOUGHTON, Mr. PASTOR, Mr. GRANDY, Mr. Alaska, Mr. CHAPMAN, Mr. COMBEST, Mr. R.R. 649: Mr. SWETI'. HOBSON, Mrs. MEYERS of Kansas, and Mr. MYERS of Indiana, Mr. SKEEN, Mr. R.R. 667: Mr. SHAW. TAUZIN. SARPALIUS, and Mr. TRAFICANT. R.R. 672: Mr. WELDON, Ms. LOWEY, Mr. H.R. 1146: Mr. DARDEN. H.R. 313: Mr. SANDERS. BLUTE, Mr. STUDDS, and Mr. LANTOS. H.R. 1151: Mr. EVANS, Mr. NADLER, Mrs. H.R. 325: Mr. GRANDY, Mr. COYNE, Mr. MUR­ H.R. 723: Mr. STEARNS. MORELLA, and Mr. MFUME. PHY, Mr. KILDEE, Mr. BARRETT of Wisconsin, R.R. 739: Mr. APPLEGATE, Mr. DORNAN, Mr. R.R. 1164: Mr. MINETA. Ms. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON, Ms. ROYBAL-AL­ SENSENBRENNER, and Mr. BUNNING. R.R. 1168: Mr. DARDEN and Mr. RAMSTAD. LARD, Mr. JACOBS, Mr. KOPETSKI, Mr. R.R. 743: Mr. BEREUTER, Mr. FRANK of Mas­ R.R. 1172: Mr. MARKEY, Mr. WAXMAN, Mr. SERRANO, Miss COLLINS of Michigan, Mr. sachusetts, Mr. BROWN of Ohio, Mr. SAXTON, TORRES, Mr. DEUTSCH, Mr. JACOBS, Mr. STARK, Mr. DE LA GARZA, Mr. BAESLER, Mr. Mr. ZIMMER, Mr. DARDEN, and Mr. SWETI'. TORRICELLI, Mr. MURPHY, Ms. DELAURO, Mr. OWENS, Mr. SPENCE, Mr. FOGLIETl'A, Mr. R.R. 749: Mr. KILDEE and Mr. HOBSON. OWENS, Mr. MFUME, and Mr. PAYNE of New UPTON, Mr. MOLLOHAN, Mr. HYDE, Mr. ROB­ R.R. 778: Mr. BEVILL, Mr. SCHIFF, Mr. Jersey. ERTS, Mr. TOWNS, Mr. ZELIFF, Mr. INSLEE, MCCLOSKEY, Mr. SUNDQUIST, Mr. WISE, Mr. H.R. 1174: Mr. HOCHBRUECKNER, Mr. SCHIFF, Mr. SANGMEISTER, Mr. GUTIERREZ, Mrs. KEN­ VOLKMER, Mr. JOHNSON of South Dakota, Mr. Mr. SANGMEISTER, Mr. LIPINSKI, Ms. BYRNE, NELLY, Mr. SENSENBRENNER, Mr. GREENWOOD, MINGE, Mr. NUSSLE, Mr. BREWSTER, Mr. Mr. SKEEN, Mr. LEVY, Mr. COSTELLO, Mr. Mr. SISISKY, Mr. PAYNE of New Jersey, Mr. POMEROY' Mr. SMITH of Texas, Mr. ACKERMAN, Mr. FROST, Mr. MINETA, Mr. FORD BEVILL, Mr. HOEKSTRA, Mr. WELDON, Mr. SARPALIUS, Mr. COSTELLO, Mr. CRAMER, Mr. of Michigan, and Miss COLLINS of Michigan. MORAN, Mr. WISE, Mr. CHAPMAN, Mrs. CLAY­ HANSEN, Mr. CLYBURN, Mr. BOUCHER, Mr. R.R. 1194: Mr. MCHALE, Mr. PETERSON of TON, Mrs. MINK, Mr. DELLUMS, Mrs. MEYERS HALL of Texas, Mrs. CLAYTON, Mr. DEFAZIO, Minnesota, Mr. SUNDQUIST, Mr. SMITH of New of Kansas, Mr. KENNEDY, Mrs. UNSOELD, Ms. Mr. GUNDERSON, Mr. LEACH, Mr. ROGERS, Mr. Jersey, Mr. CLYBURN, Mr. SERRANO, Mrs. BYRNE, Mr. FAWELL, and Mr. GILLMOR. THOMAS of Wyoming, Mr. DURBIN, Mr. GLICK­ MINK, Ms. FURSE, Mr. LAFALCE, Mr. MEEK, H.R. 326: Mr. TOWNS, Mr. KILDEE, Ms. MAN, and Mr. HOAGLAND. and Mr. HASTINGS. SLAUGHTER, Mr. FORD of Michigan, Mr. R.R. 784: Mr. MATSUI. R.R. 1200: Mr. BLACKWELL, Mr. WATT, Ms. SWETI', Mr. GUTIERREZ, Mr. VOLKMER, Mrs. H.R. 789: Mr. DOOLEY, Mr. PALLONE, Mr. MEEK, and Mr. SWIFT. JOHNSON of Connecticut, Mr. LEVIN, Mr. ORTON, Ms. THURMAN, Mr. CONDIT, Mrs. KEN­ R.R. 1242: Mr. SENSENBRENNER. SHARP, Mr. SERRANO, Mr. MCCLOSKEY, Mr. NELLY, Mr. SWIFT, Mr. COSTELLO, Mr. JEF­ R.R. 1277: Mr. SOLOMON, Mr. BARTLET!', and OWENS, Mr. WILLIAMS, Mrs. CLAYTON, Mr. JA­ FERSON, Mr. LAROCCO, Mr. BILIRAKIS, Mr. Mr. GALLEGLY. COBS, Mr. FILNER, Mr. SANGMEISTER, Mr. BREWSTER, Mr. CARDIN, Mr. ANDREWS of H.R. 1289: Mr. HALL of Texas, Mr. STEN­ CONYERS, Mr. ENGEL, Mr. BERMAN, Mr. ACK­ Texas, Mr. SPRAT!', Mr. SHAYS, Miss COLLINS HOLM, Mr. SISISKY, Mr. FILNER, Mr. PETRI, ERMAN, Mr. DIXON, Mr. VISCLOSKY, Mr. KING, of Michigan, Mr. HEFNER, Mr. SANGMEISTER, Mr. MOORHEAD, Mr. BARTON of Texas, and Mr. WILSON, Mr. DEFAZIO, Mr. GEJDENSON, Mr. SANDERS, and Mr. TOWNS. Mr. ORTIZ. Mr. RAHALL, and Mr. BARCIA. H.R. 799: Mr. CUNNINGHAM, Mr. WILLIAMS, R.R. 1291: Mr. TOWNS, Mrs. MALONEY, Mr. H.R. 348: Mr. NEAL of North Carolina, Ms. and Mr. MANN. HYDE, Mr. LANTOS, and Mr. ACKERMAN. LONG, Mr. HAYES of Louisiana, Ms. DUNN, R.R. 811: Mrs. UNSOELD. R.R. 1293: Mr. HANSEN, Mr. HORN, and Mr. Mr. GUNDERSON, and Mr. HOEKSTRA. R.R. 827: Ms. MEEK, Mr. HUTl'O, Mr. UPTON, THOMAS of Wyoming. H.R. 349: Mr. SMITH of Oregon, Mr. STUMP, Mr. KANJORSKI, Mr. SISISKY, Mr. FISH, Mr. H.R. 1313: Mr. MAZZOLI, Mr. BERMAN, Mr. Mrs. VUCANOVICH, and Mr. KIM. CLYBURN, Mr. OLVER, Mr. BALLENGER, Mr. MANN, Mr. SCOT!', Mr. GLICKMAN, Mr. FRANK April 21, 1993 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD-HOUSE 8063 of Massachusetts, Mr. REED, Mr. NADLER, Mr. CALLAHAN, Mr. VALENTINE, Mr. MARKEY, Mr. STENHOLM, Mr. SISISKY, Mr. BARLOW, Mr. and Mr. SENSENBRENNER. Mr. SPENCE, Mr. MCCLOSKEY, Mrs. BENTLEY, MOA.KLEY, Mr. WHEAT, Mr. KIM, Mr. HAST­ R.R. 1322: Mr. TALENT. Mr. HOBSON, Mr. LAFALCE, Mr. MCDERMOTT, INGS, Mr. SYNAR, Mr. NATCHER, Mr. REYN­ R .R. 1396: Mr. MAZZOLI and Mr. SHAYS. Mr. GONZALEZ, Mr. SERRANO, Mr. KLEIN, Mr. OLDS, Ms. BROWN of Florida, Mr. OBERSTAR, R .R. 1406: Mr. FOGLIETTA, Mr. ROMERO- COBLE, Mr. GINGRICH, Mr. MANN, Mr. SUND­ Mr. SARPALIUS, Mr. EDWARDS of California, BARCELO, and Mr. FROST. QUIST, Mr. KINGSTON, Mr. REED, Mrs. Mr. KREIDLER, Mr. MCCURDY, Mr. PICKLE, R.R. 1414: Mr. HOBSON and Mr. POMBO. MORELLA, Mr. HINCHEY, and Mr. LIVINGSTON. Mr. CRAMER, Mr. RICHARDSON, Mr. SERRANO, R.R. 1415: Mr. TOWNS and Mr. EVANS. H.J. Res. 119: Mr. CARR, Mr. ACKERMAN, Mr. Mr. DICKEY, Mrs. LLOYD, Mr. WAXMAN, Mrs. R.R. 1423: Mr. HENRY, Ms. DANNER, Mr. DE CLEMENT, Mr. CRAMER, Mr. EVANS, Mr. COLLINS of Illinois, Mr. MFUME, Ms. LA GARZA, Mr. KLUG, Mr. ROBERTS, Mr. FISH, FAZIO, Mr. LANTOS, Mr. MORAN, Ms. WATERS, DELAURO, Mr. SWIFT, Mrs. MINK, Mr. PASTOR, Mr. STUDDS, Mr. JACOBS, Mr. RICHARDSON, Mr. WAXMAN, Mr. WILSON, Mr. VALENTINE, Mr. MARKEY, Mr. BREWSTER, Ms. BYRNE, Mr. Mr. KASICH, Mr. SCHIFF, Mrs. MEYERS of Kan­ Mr. BILIRAKIS, Mr. COBLE, Mr. DOOLITTLE, ROSE, Ms. SLAUGHTER, Mr. KANJORSKI, Mr. sas, Mr. GREENWOOD, Mr. MYERS of Indiana, Mr. GALLEGLY, Mr. HYDE, Mr. LEACH, and FIELDS of Louisiana. Mr. JEFFERSON, Ms. Mr. LIVINGSTON, Mr. WOLF, Mr. SAM JOHN­ Mr. QUILLEN. FURSE, Mr. PETE GEREN, Mr. ROWLAND, Mr. SON, Ms. MALONEY, Mr. COBLE, Mr. THOMAS H .J. Res. 122: Mr. COOPER, Mr. DE LUGO, Mr. MILLER of California, Mr. LEHMAN, Mr. PICK­ OF WYOMING, Mr. EVERETT, Mr. DIAZ-BALART, Mr. GEKAS, Mr. HAYES of Lou­ ETT, Mr. PAYNE of Virginia, Mr. HALL of KNOLLENBERG, Mr. GEKAS, Mr. DREIER, Mr. isiana, Mr. ANDREWS of New Jersey, Mr. HEF­ Texas, Mr. DELLUMS, Mr. BERMAN, Mr. REED, INGLIS, Mr. PETERSON of Minnesota, Mr. NER, Mr. MARTINEZ, and Mr. HALL of Texas. Mr. TANNER, Mr. BATEMAN, Mr. LEVIN, Mr. HOLDEN, Mrs. LLOYD, Mr. VOLKMER, Mr. H.J. Res. 126: Mr. APPLEGATE, Mr. BEREU­ VOLKMER, Mr. GORDON, Mr. TEJEDA, Mr. ZIM­ SMITH of Oregon, Mr. OLVER, Mr. ENGLISH of TER, Mr. BOEHLERT, Mr. BURTON of Indiana, MER, Mr. TORRES, Mr. BACHUS of Alabama, Oklahoma, Mr. TAUZIN, Ms. FOWLER, Mr. Mr. CONYERS, Mr. DEFAZIO, Mr. DELAY, Mr. Mr. GRAMS, Mr. BOUCHER, Mr. CHAPMAN, Mr. KING, Mr. BALLENGER, Mr. LEACH, Mr. DAR­ EMERSON, Mr. ENGEL, Mr. DE LA GARZA, Mr. EVANS, Mr. CLEMENT, Mr. POSHARD, Mr. DEN, Mr. PAYNE of Virginia, Mr. CRAPO, Mr. GALLO, Mr. GEJDENSON, Mr. HALL of Ohio, OWENS, Mr. MATSUI, Mr. NEAL of Massachu­ SOLOMON, Mr. CALLAHAN, Mr. CRANE, Mr. Mr. KILDEE, Mr. KLEIN, Mr. LEWIS of Florida, setts, Mr. COYNE, Mr. SMITH of New Jersey, GRANDY, Mr. LAROCCO, and Mr. SWETT. Mr. LIVINGSTON, Mr. MANZULLO, Mr. MATSUI, Mr. CALLAHAN, Mr. GEKAS, Mr. MOORHEAD, R.R. 1428: Mr. LINDER and Mr. ZELIFF. Mr. MCDADE, Mrs. MEYERS of Kansas, Ms. Mr. ROTH, and Mr. MCHALE. H.R. 1455: Mr. STOKES. MOLINARI, Mr. MURPHY, Mr. PORTER, Mr. H.J. Res. 133: Mr. WISE and Mr. ENGLISH of R.R. 1482: Mr. JACOBS. ROTH, Mr. ROYCE, Mr. SARPALIUS, Mr. SHAYS, Oklahoma. R.R. 1490: Mr. CONDIT, Mr. BARCIA, Mr. Mr. WASHINGTON, Mr. YATES, Mr. BALLENGER, H.J. Res. 134: Mr. APPLEGATE, Mr. COLE­ SMITH of Oregon, and Mr. COBLE. Mr. CRAPO, Mr. DELLUMS, Mr. DREIER, Mr. MAN, Mr. DIXON, Mr. FRANK of Massachu­ R.R. 1493: Mr. ZIMMER. GONZALEZ, Mr. STEARNS, Ms. BROWN of Flor­ setts, Mr. HUGHES, Mr. KIM, Mr. SAWYER, Mr. R.R. 1496: Mr. DOOLITTLE, Mr. SPENCE, Mr. ida, Mr. DUNCAN, Mr. TRAFICANT, Mrs. MINK, SMITH of Texas, Mr. SYNAR, Mr. TORRICELLI, DORNAN, Mr. ZELIFF, Mr. LEVY, Mr. SOLOMON, Mr. TUCKER, Mr. FLAKE, Mr. PAYNE of New Mr. WISE, Mr. CASTLE, Mr. KOPETSKI, Mr. Mr. HYDE, Mr. GINGRICH, Mr. CUNNINGHAM, Jersey, Mr. FOGLIETTA, Mr. HILLIARD, Mr. SCHIFF, Mr. GALLEGLY, Mr. MCCOLLUM, Mr. Mrs. JOHNSON of Connecticut, and Mr. KA­ LIGHTFOOT, Mr. GUNDERSON, Mr. LEACH, Ms. GILLMOR, Mr. MANTON, Mr. ROGERS, Mr. HAN­ SICH. PRYCE of Ohio, Mr. DORNAN , Ms. LAMBERT, SEN, MR. ROSE, Ms. FURSE, Mr. HAMBURG, Mr. R.R. 1509: Mr. TOWNS and Mr. BLACKWELL. Ms. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON, Mr. KENNEDY, GINGRICH, Mr. WYNN, Mr. PICKLE, Mr. BLILEY, R.R. 1543: Mr. ZELIFF and Mr. FROST. Mr. HOAGLAND, Mrs. KENNELLY, and Mr. Mr. TUCKER, Ms. VELAZQUEZ, Mr. CARR, Mr. R.R. 1560: Mrs. UNSOELD and Mr. OBERSTAR. SMITH of Michigan. TALENT, Mr. BAKER of California, Mr. R.R. 1565: Mr. BATEMAN, Mr. BEVILL, and H.J. Res. 127: Mr. MARTINEZ, Mr. KASICH, BALLENGER, Mr. BECERRA, Mr. GUTIERREZ, Mr. RAMSTAD. Mr. SAXTON, Mr. HUTTO, Mr. JACOBS, Mr. Ms. KAPTUR, Mr. MCNULTY, Ms. ROYBAL-AL­ R.R. 1578: Mr. GORDON, Mr. POMEROY, Mr. HOCHBRUECKNER, Mr. GALLO, Mr. PAYNE of LARD, Mr. CHAPMAN, Mr. RANGEL, Mr. FISH, MCHALE, Mr. WILSON, Mrs. LLOYD, Mr. ED­ New Jersey, Mr. BLACKWELL, Ms. ROYBAL-AL­ Mr. SKEEN, Mr. WOLF, Mr. REYNOLDS, Mrs. WARDS of Texas, Mr. PALLONE, Mr. ANDREWS LARD, Ms. NORTON, Mr. FORD of Michigan, WATERS, Mr. QUINN, Mr. WILSON, Mr. BILI­ of Texas, Mr. HUGHES, and Mr. JOHNSON of Mr. JOHNSON of Georgia, Ms. ESHOO, Mr. v AL­ RA.KIS, Mr. MAZZOLI, Mr. BROWDER, Mr. Georgia. ENTINE, Mr. INSLEE, Mr. SMITH of Michigan, INHOFE, Mr. SANDERS, Mr. RAVENEL, Mr. BE­ R.R. 1595: Mr. EVANS, Ms. LONG, Mr. Ms. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON, Mr. RUSH, Mr. VILL, Mr. LEWIS of California, Mr. HYDE, Mr. POMEROY, Mr. MINGE, Mr. SLATTERY, Mr. BONIOR, Mr. BROWN of California, Mr. BURTON of Indiana, Mr. LEACH, Mr. SLAT­ MCCLOSKEY, Ms. PELOSI, Mr. EMERSON, Mr. LAROCCO, Mr. GUTIERREZ, Mr. KENNEDY, Mr. TERY, Mr. MCCRERY, Mr. OBERSTAR, Mr. Cox, PETERSON of Florida, Mr. PAYNE of New Jer­ KLINK, Ms. VELAZQUEZ, Mr. DEUTSCH, Ms. Mr. STUDDS, Mr. HOYER, Mr. LANCASTER, Mr. sey, Mr. POSHARD, Mr. HAYES of Louisiana, WATERS, Mr. WYNN, Ms. MALONEY, Mr. ENGEL, Mr. PAYNE of New Jersey, Mr. OWENS, Mr. COSTELLO, Mr. SERRANO, Mr. LIGHTFOOT, VENTO, Mr. BARRETT of Wisconsin, Miss Col­ Mr. WYDEN, Mr. GOODLING, Mr. THOMAS of Mr. GILLMOR, Ms. SLAUGHTER, Mr. lins of Michigan, Mr. MANTON, Mr. HINCHEY, Wyoming, Mr. YOUNG of Alaska, Mr. DOO­ SANGMEISTER, Ms. DANNER, Mr. EWING, Mr. Ms. DANNER, Ms. SCHENK, Mr. FILNER, Ms. LITTLE, Mr. PALLONE, Mr. SPRATT, Mr. MOL­ JOHNSON of South Dakota, and Mr. PETERSON MARGOLIES-MEZVINSKY, Mr. HAMBURG, Mr. LOHAN, Mr. LANTOS, Mr. LAROCCO, Mr. DOR­ of Minnesota. KOPETSKI, Mr. CLYBURN, Mr. RIDGE, Mr. NAN, Mr. EVANS, Mr. HASTINGS, Mr. HEFNER, R.R. 1627: Mr. JOHNSON of Georgia, Mr. BISHOP, Mr. BACCHUS of Florida, Ms. MCKIN­ Mr. HOBSON, Mr. HUTTO, Ms. EDDIE BERNICE PARKER, Mr. DARDEN, Mr. LIPINSKI, Mr. NEY, Mrs. CLAYTON, Mr. SWETT, Ms. SHEP­ JOHNSON, Mr. LEHMAN, Mr. MCDADE, Ms. STUMP, Mr. HANCOCK, Mr. BEREUTER, Mr. HERD, Mr. DOOLITTLE, Ms. KAPTUR, Mr. LEVY, MEEK, Mrs. MORELLA, Mr. MURPHY, Ms. WALSH, Mr. DORNAN, Mr. BATEMAN, Mr. Mr. MORAN, Mr. HOLDEN, Mr. REGULA, Mr. SCHENK, Mr. TRAFICANT, Mrs. UNSOELD, Mrs. HUGHES, Mr. SMITH of Michigan, Mr. HERGER, BECERRA, Mr. GEJDENSON, Mrs. VUCANOVICH, BENTLEY, Mr. BORSKI, Mr. CAMP, Mr. CARDIN, Mr. BAKER of Louisiana, Mr. PAYNE of Vir­ Mr. SKELTON, Mr. YATES, Mr. COPPERSMITH, Mr. HUNTER, Mr. JOHNSON of South Dakota, ginia, Mr. INHOFE, Mr. COBLE, Mr. SUNDQUIST, Mr. MONTGOMERY, Mr. EVERETT, Mr. ROEMER, Mr. KLEIN, Mr. MANN, Mr. MICHEL, Mr. PRICE Mr. RAVENEL, Mr. POMBO, Mr. SISISKY, Mr. Mr. ORTON, Mr. MINGE, Mr. SCOTT, Mr. of North Carolina, Mr. SANGMEISTER, Mr. WISE, Mr. LAROCCO, Mr. CAMP, Mr. CANADY, HOYER, Mr. BARCIA, Mr. FLAKE, Mr. WATT. 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