June 27, 1996 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H7099 to have future coordination with the Penn- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is a sep- Laughlin Norwood Shadegg Lazio Nussle Shaw sylvania Department of Transportation to arate vote demanded on any amend- Leach Oberstar Shays eventually extend the line into Bucks County. ment? If not, the Chair will put them Levin Obey Shuster I believe restoring the line makes sense for en gros. Lewis (CA) Olver Sisisky a number of reasons. First, it would provide The amendments were agreed to. Lewis (GA) Ortiz Skaggs Lewis (KY) Orton Skeen cost-effective relief from traffic congestion The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Lightfoot Owens Skelton along Routes 31, 27, 1, 206, and 22. Somer- question is on the engrossment and Linder Oxley Slaughter set County's highway system is already over- third reading of the bill. Lipinski Packard Smith (MI) burdened and building new roads or expand- Livingston Pallone Smith (NJ) The bill was ordered to be engrossed LoBiondo Parker Smith (WA) ing existing ones is a costly and potentially dif- and read a third time, and was read the Lofgren Pastor Souder ficult proposition. Additionally, the line would third time. Longley Paxon Spence help the state meet its Clean Air Act man- The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Lowey Payne (NJ) Spratt dates, and improve the current 1.08 average Lucas Payne (VA) Stearns question is on the passage of the bill. Luther Pelosi Stenholm vehicle occupancy for this areaÐwhich is the Pursuant to clause 7 of rule IV, the Maloney Peterson (MN) Stokes lowest in the State. yeas and nays are ordered. Manton Petri Studds While a large number of residents in this Manzullo Pickett Stump The vote was taken by electronic de- area go to work everyday to Philadelphia, Markey Pombo Stupak vice, and there were—yeas 403, nays 2, Martini Pomeroy Talent Trenton, Newark, or New York, there is no not voting 29, as follows: Mascara Porter Tanner scheduled public transportation. This was not Matsui Portman Tate always the case. The West Trenton Line was [Roll No. 292] McCarthy Poshard Tauzin established in the 19th century and continued YEAS—403 McCollum Pryce Taylor (MS) McCrery Quillen Tejeda under various owners until 1982. Unfortu- Abercrombie Conyers Gilman McDermott Quinn Thomas nately, service was forced to terminate in 1982 Allard Cooley Gingrich McHale Radanovich Thompson because of declining ridership due to old Andrews Costello Gonzalez McHugh Rahall Thornberry Archer Cox Goodlatte McInnis Ramstad Thornton equipment, poor on-time performance, and in- Armey Coyne Goodling McIntosh Rangel Thurman frequent service. The line is now used by Con- Bachus Cramer Gordon McKeon Reed Tiahrt rail as a freight line. Baesler Crane Goss McKinney Regula Torkildsen Much has changed since the line stopped Baker (CA) Crapo Graham McNulty Richardson Torres Baker (LA) Cremeans Green (TX) Meehan Riggs Traficant carrying passengers 14 years ago. The popu- Baldacci Cubin Greene (UT) Meek Rivers Upton lation has soared, which has resulted in in- Ballenger Cummings Greenwood Menendez Roberts Velazquez creases of traffic congestion on both State and Barcia Cunningham Gunderson Metcalf Roemer Vento Barr Danner Gutknecht local roads. The township of Hillsborough Meyers Rogers Visclosky Barrett (NE) Davis Hall (TX) Mica Rohrabacher Volkmer alone has experienced a 51-percent increase Barrett (WI) de la Garza Hamilton Millender- Ros-Lehtinen Walker in population from 1980 to 1990. According to Bartlett Deal Hancock McDonald Rose Walsh NJ transit, the government entity which would Barton DeFazio Hansen Miller (CA) Roth Wamp Bass DeLauro Harman operate this line, a total of 104,000 people Miller (FL) Roukema Ward Bateman DeLay Hastert Minge Roybal-Allard Watt (NC) now reside in the West Trenton corridor. Becerra Dellums Hastings (FL) Mink Royce Watts (OK) This project enjoys the support of many Bentsen Deutsch Hastings (WA) Moakley Rush Waxman groups, including: the Union County Transpor- Bereuter Diaz-Balart Hayworth Molinari Sabo Weldon (FL) Berman Dickey Hefley tation Advisory Board, the Lower Bucks Coun- Mollohan Salmon Weller Bevill Dicks Hefner Montgomery Sanders White ty Chamber of Commerce, the Somerset Bilbray Dingell Heineman Moorhead Sanford Whitfield County Planning Board, the Greater Princeton Bilirakis Dixon Herger Moran Sawyer Wicker Transportation Management Association, the Bishop Doggett Hilleary Morella Saxton Williams Bliley Dooley Hilliard Murtha Scarborough Wilson Mercer County Chamber of Commerce, the Blumenauer Doolittle Hinchey Myers Schaefer Wise Somerset County Chamber of Commerce, the Boehlert Dornan Hobson Myrick Schiff Wolf Somerset County Environmental Stewardship Boehner Doyle Hoekstra Nadler Schumer Woolsey Bonilla Dreier Hoke Council, RideWise of Raritan Valley, the West Neal Scott Wynn Bonior Duncan Holden Nethercutt Seastrand Young (AK) Trenton Coalition, and the Middlesex County Bono Dunn Horn Neumann Sensenbrenner Zeliff Planning Board. Moreover, I thank Mayor Ken Borski Durbin Hostettler Ney Serrano Zimmer Scherer of Hillsborough, NJ, and Barbara Boucher Edwards Hoyer Browder Ehlers Hunter NAYS—2 Roos, president of the Somerset County Brown (CA) Ehrlich Hutchinson Beilenson Schroeder Chamber of Commerce, for coming to Wash- Brown (FL) Engel Hyde ington to testify before Congress in support of Brown (OH) English Inglis NOT VOTING—29 Brownback Ensign Istook Ackerman Hayes Stockman this project. I believe their testimony was cru- Bryant (TN) Eshoo Jackson (IL) Blute Houghton Taylor (NC) cial in finally getting this project off the ground. Bunn Evans Jackson-Lee Brewster Jacobs Torricelli Mr. Chairman, I support this project because Bunning Everett (TX) Bryant (TX) Lincoln Towns Burr Ewing Jefferson of its positive benefits regarding economic Flake Martinez Vucanovich Burton Farr Johnson (CT) Foglietta McDade Waters cost effectiveness, energy efficiency, conges- Buyer Fattah Johnson (SD) Gephardt Peterson (FL) Weldon (PA) tion mitigation, and safety. I urge my col- Callahan Fawell Johnson, E. B. Gibbons Smith (TX) Yates Calvert Fazio Johnson, Sam leagues to vote ``aye'' on this important bill. Gutierrez Solomon Young (FL) Camp Fields (LA) Johnston The CHAIRMAN. If there are no fur- Hall (OH) Stark ther amendments to the bill, under the Campbell Fields (TX) Jones Canady Filner Kanjorski b 0108 the Committee rises. Cardin Flanagan Kaptur Accordingly, the Committee rose; Castle Foley Kasich So the bill was passed. and the Speaker pro tempore [Mr. Chabot Forbes Kelly The result of the vote was announced PETRI] having assumed the chair, Mr. Chambliss Ford Kennedy (MA) as above recorded. Chapman Fowler Kennedy (RI) BEREUTER, Chairman of the Committee Chenoweth Fox Kennelly A motion to reconsider was laid on of the Whole House on the State of the Christensen Frank (MA) Kildee the table. Union, reported that that Committee, Chrysler Franks (CT) Kim f having had under consideration the Clay Franks (NJ) King Clayton Frelinghuysen Kingston MESSAGE FROM THE SENATE bill, (H.R. 3675), making appropriations Clement Frisa Kleczka for the Department of Transportation Clinger Frost Klink A message from the Senate by Mr. and related agencies for the fiscal year Clyburn Funderburk Klug Lundregan, one of its clerks, an- Coble Furse Knollenberg ending September 30, 1997, and for Coburn Gallegly Kolbe nounced that the Senate had passed other purposes, pursuant to House Res- Coleman Ganske LaFalce without amendment bills and a concur- olution 460, he reported the bill back to Collins (GA) Gejdenson LaHood rent resolution of the House of the fol- the House with sundry amendments Collins (IL) Gekas Lantos lowing titles: Collins (MI) Geren Largent adopted by the Committee of the Combest Gilchrest Latham H.R. 1880. An act to designate the United Whole. Condit Gillmor LaTourette States Post Office building located at 102 H7100 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE June 27, 1996 South McLean, Lincoln, Illinois, as the ‘‘Ed- we sense Republicans are running away from demands. Unfortunately, it seems like some ward Madigan Post Office Building’’. the issue faster than Madalyn Murray O’Hair important groups are not even playing solid H.R. 2704. An act to provide that the Unit- from a revival meeting. There is a good defense—much less doing anything to seri- ed States Post Office building that is to be chance the GOP will largely ignore as a cam- ously thwart homosexual activist goals. Wit- located at 7436 South Exchange Avenue, Chi- paign issue President Clinton’s extensive ness the pallid response of the pro-family cago, Illinois, shall be known and designated pro-homosexual record, including his recent movement to the judiciary’s rush to bless as the ‘‘Charles A. Hayes Post Office Build- endorsement of intrusive legislation that homosexual adoptions. And Big Tent or no ing’’. would inject ‘‘sexual orientation’’ into em- Big Tent, it certainly didn’t bode well when H.R. 3364. An act to designate the Federal ployers’ hiring and firing decisions. Even the Log Cabin’s Rich Tafel praised Ralph Reed’s building and United States courthouse lo- Christian Coalition, we fear, may not use its ‘‘Contract with the American Family’’ as a cated at 235 North Washington Avenue in influence to make Clinton’s pro-homosexual ‘‘step in the right direction’’ (it ignored gay Scranton, Pennsylvania, as the ‘‘William J. record a major campaign issue in the upcom- issues). Nealon Federal Building and United States ing election. Truth, is many homosexual activists re- Courthouse’’. Compounding the problem is a skillful ho- gard anything against their agenda as ‘‘gay H. Con. Res. 192. Concurrent resolution mosexual propaganda strategy that labels bashing.’’ Of course, most religious conserv- providing for an adjournment of the two anyone who opposes ‘‘gay’’ activism an ‘‘ex- atives are not ‘‘bashers’’; they merely oppose Houses. tremist’’ or a ‘‘bigot.’’ It is no accident that the promotion of homosexuality—by the the pro-gay group PFLAG has targeted f state, in schools, or in the culture. To pro- Christian Coalition founder Pat Robertson foundly disagree with an agenda, especially JOURNAL with its $625,000 ad campaign linking Chris- on religious grounds, is not to HATE. So, tian leaders with heinous violence and suici- conservatives: get over your misplaced guilt The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. dal youth (see page 8). And now the Human and face up to this movement that is on the PETRI). Pursuant to clause 5 of rule I, Rights Campaign, a homosexual lobby, has verge of radically altering two pillars of the pending business is the question of proclaimed that three GOP presidential con- American society: marriage and family. agreeing to the Speaker’s approval of tenders—Buchanan, DORNAN, and Gramm— Bill Clinton is the most—indeed, the only— the Journal of the last day’s proceed- are ‘‘HRC-designated extremists’’. (page 12) pro-homosexual president in U.S. history. Let’s see: Phil Gramm, anti-gay extremist. ings. His most unpopular act among voters was Can there be any doubt such reckless hyper- his attempt to allow homosexuals in the Pursuant to clause I, rule I, the Jour- bole is meant to intimidate critics and stifle military. If Republicans fail to make his pro- nal stands approved. debate? gay record a part for the ‘96 campaign, or f We are hardly shocked that the homo- carefully avoid discussing the H-word, they sexual lobby would attempt to marginalize will not only miss a political opportunity SETTING THE RECORD STRAIGHT its foes, but it is telling that even some but they will have helped enshrine the ‘‘gay’’ ‘‘pro-family’’ leaders would stigmatize those (Mr. DORNAN asked and was given political agenda—including ‘‘marriage’’— intent on countering ‘‘gay’’ activism, or are into U.S. law. permission to address the House for 1 at least shying away from this critical issue. f minute and to revise and extend his re- Two years ago, Bill Bennett sent an ominous marks and to include extraneous mate- signal when (speaking at a Christian Coali- EULOGY FOR THE LATE rial.) tion convention) he chastised conservatives HONORABLE BILL EMERSON who ‘‘obsess’’ on homosexuality. The much Mr. DORNAN. Mr. Speaker, my col- (Mr. ROBERTS asked and was given league who just spoke from Connecti- respected Bennett was dead wrong in this case. What he did was the political equiva- permission to address the House for 1 cut is married to one of the best poll- lent of scolding pro-life groups for fixating minute and to revise and extend his re- sters in this country. When she tells us on the fetus. Yet his putdown spoke volumes marks and include extraneous mate- that our ratings are at an all-time low about the way Washington insiders, versus rial. for this century, I listen. I said: Stan is everyday Americans, perceive this troubling Mr. ROBERTS. Mr. Speaker, today, one of the best pollsters in this coun- issue. in the Cape Girardeau First We understand why Bennett, like many try; when you say our ratings are at an Presbtyerian Church, in very emo- all-time low, I listen. It is a com- Washington politicos, would rather downplay homosexual-related matters. Unfortunately, tional but appropriate services, the pliment. It is a compliment. gay activists aren’t so accommodating. In loving family, friends, colleagues, and Mr. Speaker, in the middle of the fact, they are spending millions to, in effect, constituents of Bill Emerson bade fare- afternoon at some point, the majority normalize the homosexual lifestyle. A decade well and paid tribute to our dear friend leader has just approved it, I will rise ago, their call was for tolerance. Now, as and colleague. to a question of personal privilege for 1 Candace Gingrich puts it, ‘‘Tolerance is not Mr. Speaker, just 2 days ago, Member hour to discuss the truth over a Mem- enough!’’ Gay leaders—including the Log after Member of this body rose in an Cabin Federation of gay Republicans—are ber of this Chamber on our side calling outpouring of personal tribute to our me a liar, a bigot, and a hater. uniting begin a massive campaign to legalic homosexual ‘‘marriage.’’ In the face of such late colleague; the comments diverse I will set the record straight on one resources and dedication, and a ‘‘cultural in content but uniform in affection, ap- of the key reasons this Chamber is held elite’’ eager to promote homosexuality at preciation, and sense of personal loss. in such low esteem. I will put into the every turn, it is utter folly for conservatives A veteran member of this House ob- record an editorial that tells us that to ignore the issue. Worse yet are those GPO served the tribute to Bill was the most the homosexual movement in this leaders like Mary Matalin and Jim Pinker- far reaching in terms of both time and country does not want just tolerance; ton who are actually championing ‘‘gay’’ members that has been witnessed in re- causes (p.5). they want total acceptance. cent times. While we are trying to get through In politics, the side that is willing to champion its cause confidently is the side Mr. Speaker, the American Heritage no same-sex marriage, how do we give with momentum, the side headed for victory. Dictionary defines ‘’eulogy’’ as a public spouse cards and pins to three male By that standard, gay activists surely have speech or tribute extolling the virtues boyfriends in their forties and fifties? the Big Mo. Misguided as their mission is, at or achievements of a person and honor- I am against giving China most-fa- least they believe in it enough to defend it ing one recently deceased. The eulogy vored-nation status. with gusto. In contrast, many on the Right for Bill was given by his longtime Mr. Speaker, this excellent challeng- seem to wish the ‘‘gay’’ issue would just go friend and trusted assistant, Lloyd ing report is from Lamda Report. away. It won’t. We see a parallel with abor- tion politics. In recent elections it seemed Smith, and in his remarks, Lloyd pro- SILENCE-DEFEAT ‘‘pro-choice’’ candidates were always willing vided all of us a life portrait of Bill so In this election year, we feel compelled to to boast of their position, while ‘‘pro-life’’ fitting to our celebration of his life. In call attention to an emerging political blun- politicians often hid theirs or avoided the behalf of the Speaker and all of those der we hope can still be averted. It is about issue. Silent support is better than nothing, present, we thank Lloyd for his most a political silence that’s getting so loud we but if GOP leaders fall to engage the issue fitting, appropriate and comforting suspect by the Fall it will be deafening. intelligently now, they will be unprepared tribute. What is this resounding silence? The lack when the ultimate ‘‘gay rights’’ battle— I commend to my colleagues and to of thoughtful criticism within the conserv- ‘‘marriage’’—beats up. ative movement and GOP circles of the ‘‘gay We sympathize with groups like Christian the citizens of his beloved Eighth Con- rights’’ agenda. Although homosexual activ- Coalition for not wanting to appear like they gressional District and this country ism continues to rub most Americans the are ‘‘bashing’’ homosexuals, but rather are that he served so well, the eulogy in wrong way—and shows no signs of abating— reacting defensively to homosexual activist behalf of our friend, the Honorable Bill