17326 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS July 12, 1990 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS JACK KEMP: A JOB WELL DONE productive forces are hampered by political conscience, or populist conservatism-it's ones." the right thing to do, the right time to do it, Ladies and gentlemen, that was not last and we're the right people to help lead it. HON. PHILIP M. CRANE month or last year, that was said in June Robert Kuttner of the New Republic, an OF ILLINOIS 1982 by President Ronald Reagan in a his­ equally-bleeding heart but liberal columnist, toric speech to the English Parliament. How recently wrote that polls continue to show IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES far we've come! And we've come a lot fur­ that the voters trust Republicans more than Thursday, July 12, 1990 ther than even Mikhail Gorbachev under­ Democrats to conduct foreign policy, stands. Just a few days ago at Stanford Uni­ manage the economy, hold down inflation, Mr. CRANE. Mr. Speaker, in 1989, Presi­ versity, he said that it doesn't matter who and resist higher taxes. Democrats still dent Bush asked Jack Kemp to be Secretary won the Cold War. With all due respect, it score only on the question of who cares of the Department of Housing and Urban De­ does matter, very much. The real Cold War more about the common American. He goes velopment [HUD]. Since that time, Secretary victory is not our arms over their arms, it is on to conclude that if Republicans ever Kemp has had to grapple with the Herculean a victory of the American idea of democratic figure out that they can capture the issue of task of not only cleaning up a bureaucratic capitalism over the Soviet idea of statist so­ caring as well, the Democrats might as well and scandalous mess, but of turning it around cialism. The truth is President Gorbachev go out of business. will not be able to repair s:>cialism, it must Now, I don't want to put them out of busi­ and making it work as well. Thus far, Mr. be replaced. ness, just out of the Congress! Kemp has been up to the task. By strengthen­ All around the world, despite the resist­ Traveling across the country, I've seen ing the HUD inspector general, substituting a ance of the old guard, freedom and free thousands upon thousands of low income point system for political approval of projects, markets, democracy and capitalism are in­ people and families in public housing com­ and slashing the Secretary's discretionary creasingly on the march. From Eastern munities eagerly seeking change and re­ fund, he has done much to ensure that we do Europe and Latin Ameri~a to Africa and sponding positively to our ideas. They don't not have to face another HUD scandal in the Asia and even the Soviet Union, people are want more government promises and egali­ dreaming of freedom and democracy after tarian welfare schemes, they want to live in future. decades and even centuries of oppression, neighborhoods free from crime and drug Yet, just as challenging a task lies ahead of poverty, despair, and debt. abuse, with good jobs and opportunities to him as he attempts to make HUD work for the In his State of the Union address, Presi­ own property and homes; they W'.l.nt quality Nation's inner cities. Even before accepting dent Bush called it the revolution of 1989, education so that they and their children his cabinet position, Jack Kemp has continual­ but perhaps it may be in reality just the can live better lives. They want what we all ly brought forth fresh and innovative ideas. continuation of the American revolution of want-a chance to develop their talents, po­ Furthermore, he firmly understands what has 1776. Marxist-Leninists used to talk about tential and possibilities. taken many people so long to realize. For ex­ their "permanent revolution," but as it Our friend Kimi Gray of Kenilworth­ ample, he realizes that programs which subsi­ turns out the only permanent revolution Parkside recently said that her residents the world has ever seen is the American and public housing tenants throughout the dize developers are inherently flawed and Revolution. country may be registered Democrats, but such programs cannot be corrected merely by Yet, in such revolutionary times, Charles they work with Republicans because Repub­ some tinkering and more oversight. With this Dicken's observation may well still apply: it licans are "the ones that seem to under­ view in mind, Secretary Kemp is taking prom­ can be the best of times and the worst of stand that we do not want to stay a poor ising steps to bring an effective philosophy times simultaneously. Here in the U.S., and permanent underclass." and policy to tap the potentially abundant we're enjoying unprecedented economic Well, of course that's true. And that's how human resources in our inner cities. I ask my growth and opportunity, yet after nearly Mr. Lincoln built the Republican Party. As colleagues to give Secretary Kemp credit for eight years of continuing expansion, there he said, "When one starts poor, as most do are some parts of our nation and all too in the race of life, free society is such that his sincere efforts, and I urge my colleagues many of our people left out and left behind, he knows he can better his condition: he to read and seriously consider the policies suffe:ring from the tragedy of homelessness, knows that there is no fixed condition for outlined in his Heritage Foundation lecture en­ poverty that stretches over generations, and his whole life." titled, "An Inquiry Into the Nature and Causes a sense of hopelessness and despair about A debate over how to increase the wealth of Poverty in America and How to Combat It." the future. and opportunities of the poor plays to the As Ed Feulner said recently, the world is str:mgths of our Party's Lincoln wing-our AN INQUIRY INTO THE NATURE AND CAUSES OF looking to us for advice on the free market r.aost authentic roots. The Democrats will POVERTY IN AMERICA AND How TO COMBAT IT ideas of Adam Smith, "they don't want lec­ win any debate over redistribution. After Mario Cuomo of New After my first couple days at HUD, when I Europe looking to us for market oriented York electrified the Democratic Convention started discovering the scandal and abuse, I answers, but so is East Harlem, East St. with his tale of America as two cities, one almost called Ed to get my old job back. Louis, and East L.A. rich and one poor, permanently divided into We are living in the single most dramatic If we are to present the example of demo­ two classes. He talked about the rich grow­ era in world history, other than perhaps at cratic capitalism and the rule of law to the ing richer and the poor becoming poorer, the founding of our Republic in the Revolu­ rest of the world, we've got to make it work with the conclusion that class conflict, if tion of 1776. Consider this quotation: for the low-income people and distressed not warfare, was the only result, and redis­ "In an ironic sense, Karl Marx was right. neighborhoods and communities right here tribution of wealth as the solution. We are witnessing today a great revolution­ in our own country. But with all due respect to Governor ary crisis-a crisis where the demands o.l the Helping those left behind and left out is Cuomo, he got it wrong. America is not di­ economic order are colliding directly with not only a moral imperative for our Nation, vided immutably intr. two static classes. But those of the political order. But the crisis is I am convinced it is also a winning-indeed it is separated or divided into two econo­ happening not in the free, non-Marxist decisive-political strategy for bringing im­ mies. One economy-our mainstream econo­ West, but in the home of Marxism-Lenin­ poverished communities and low income my-is democratic capitalist, market-orient­ ism, the Soviet Union. What we see here is a people and minorities into the ranks of the ed, entrepreneurial and incentivized for political structure that no longer corre­ Part of Lincoln. Whether it's called bleeding working families whether in labor or man­ sponds to its economic base, a society where heart conservatism, capitalism with a social agement. This mainstream rewards work, in-

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-. .f July 12, 1990 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 17327 vestment, saving and productivity. Incen­ cities. I recently read a Wall Street Journal subsidizing vacant public housing until we i;ives abound for productive human, econom­ article about a woman on welfare in Mil­ took over. It had been costing the taxpayer ic and social behavior. waukee, Wisconsin who tried to put away a over $1,300 per unit to subsidize vacant It was this economy led by President Rea­ few pennies, nickles, dimes and dollars so public housing often used as crack houses gan's supply-side Revolution of tax rate cuts that one day she could do what every other for gangs and drug pushers. You'll be glad in 1981 that generated 21.5 million new jobs, mother wants to do, send her daughter to to know that we have started a policy called more than 4 million new business enter­ college. She managed to build a savings ac­ Operation Occupancy where only units ac­ prises, relatively low inflation and higher count of just over $3,000, but there was a tually occupied by low income people will be standards of living for most of our people. catch. The social welfare agency said she subsidized with public housing funds. This economy has created more jobs in the was violating welfare rules. She was taken As I said earlier, the good news is that last decade than all Europe, Canada, and into court, prosecuted for fraud, and fined government policies can change and that Japan combined. And according to the U.S. $15,000. But since she didn't have $15,000, good policy can lead to good results. Produc­ Treasury, Federal income taxes paid by the they just took her $3,000, gave her a year's tive human effort can be promoted, behav­ top 1 percent of taxpayers has surged by sentence in jail, but suspended it. ior can be modified or altered. Work effort over 80 percent-up from $51billionin1981 Guess what? According to the same Wall can be unleashed. The forces that cause to $92 billion in 1987. Harvard and White Street .Journal article, she now spends every poverty can be reversed. President Bush House economist Lawrence Lindsey, esti­ cent she gets, and she must rely on govern­ said that for these s~eds of productive be­ mates that by 1985, economic output was ment subsidies to pay for just about every­ havior to grow, we must "give people-work­ between 2 and 3 percent higher than it thing. Incidentally, the story may have a ing people, poor people, all our citizens­ would have been without the tax cut. good ending for this woman. After I talked control over their own lives. And it means a But the best news of the eighties was that about her in a speech, a man came forward commitment to civil rights and economic op­ good policies lead to good results, confirm­ from the audience and offered to finance a portunity for every American." ing what deep down we always understood, trust fund for the cost of a college educa­ Along with planting a billion new trees in that the real wealth of America comes not tion for the young girl. the decade of the nineties, we ought to from our physical resources, but our human Eugene Lange, a wealthy businessman plant the seeds of millions of new minority resources; not from things, but from ideas. from New York City, also believes in the enterprises. In other words, expanding the But there is another economy-a second power of incentives to produce positive be­ base of capitalism and access to capital can economy that is similar in respects to the havior. According to the New York Times, alter the conditions of poverty. In the Bush Eastern European or Third World "social­ he went into PS 121 elementary school in Administration, we recently set as a goal the ist" economy if you will-and it is almost to­ East harlem and told children that if they creation of more than 1 million new home tally opposite to the way people are treated stayed in school, got good grades, stayed owners by 1992 through our HOPE initia­ drug free, and qualified, that he would per­ in our mainstream capitalist economy, and tive, i.e. Homeownership and Opportunit~r it predominates in the pockets of poverty sonally pay for a college education. Talk for People Everywhere. We plan through throughout urban and rural America. This about behavior modification! Whereas, 60 urban homesteading, privatization of public percent of those children were dropping economy has barriers to productive human out, today 90 percent are in their first two housing, and reform of FHA to make home­ and social activity and a virtual absence of years of college. ownership and empowerment the hallmark economic incentive and rewards that deny The startling fact in America today, how­ of this Administration's housing and urban entry to Black, Hispanic and other minority ever, is that the highest marginal tax rates development policy. men and women into the mainstream, are not being paid for by the rich, but by As columnist William Raspberry wrote re­ almost as effectively as hiring notices 50 welfare mothers or unemployed fathers who cently " ... when assets are present, people years ago that read "no Blacks (or Hispanics want to take a job. In most cities, a welfare begin to think in terms of the ass~t. If a or Irish or whatever> need apply." mother would have to earn $15,000-$18,000 young mother owns her own home, she The irony is that the second economy was in a private sector job to earn the equivalent begins to pay attention to eal estate values, set up not out of malevolence, but out of a of the average tax free welfare payment. Ac­ property taxes, the cost of maintenance and desire to help the poor, alleviate suffering, cording to a study by Christopher Jencks so forth ... note," he says, "that it is the and provide a basic social safety net. But and Kathryn Edin in the American Prospect assets themselves that create this effect, as while the intentions were noble, the results magazine, a working mother with two chil­ opposed to just educational programs or ex­ led to a counterproductive economy. Instead dren employed at about $5.00 per hour, hortations toward better values." of independence, it led to dependency. In would actually take home pay of about Stuart Butler and Bob Woodson point out effort to minimize economic pain, it maxi­ minus 45 cents per hour. She'd be losing that to the liberals empowerment means mized welfae bureaucracy and social costs nearly $4 a day after taking ii1to account giving power to government to control our that are near pathological. the loss of government benefits, taxes, and lives. But empowerment really means not Now, let's pause, and step away from our work-related expenses such as transporta­ control over others, but freedom to control orthodox notions and examine this from tion and child care. one's own affairs. The poor don't want pa­ afar. What if you wanted to create poverty. The heavily-regulated U.S. housing ternalism, they want opportunity-they What policies and principles would you use market is another example of government­ don't want the servitude of welfare, they to destroy the economy of cities and make created scarcity. Rent controls in many want to get jobs and private property. They people dependent on government? How major cities have crippled rental housing by don't want dependency, they want a new would yvu do it? Let me offer some sugges­ making it unprofitable to be a landlord or declaration of independence. tions: investor in affordable housing. And make no In that spirit, let me outline some ideas 1. Impose steeply graduated and progres­ mistake about it, rent controls do not help for a national agenda to help low income sive tax rates and then inflate the currency the poor. The foreign minister of communis­ people and our nation find the keys that to push people into ever higher tax brack­ tic North Vietnam vividly recalls the lessons will unlock the shackles and cycles of pover­ ets; of rent control in this own country when he ty and despair. 2. Reward welfare and unemployment at a said recently that the war couldn't destroy First, cut the capital gains tax to 15 pe:;.·­ higher level than wo:rking and productivity; housing in Hanoi, "but we have destroyed cent for the nation and eliminate it alto­ 3. Tax the entrepreneur who succeeds in our city by very low rents. We realize it was gether in distressed inner cities and rural the legal capitalistic system much higher stupid and that we must change policy." communities we would designate as Enter­ than in the illicit underground economy; Ladies and gentlemen, if communists can prise Zones. President Bush correctly im­ t:. Reward people who stay in public hous­ learn to change, why can't bleeding heart, plored the Democratic majority in Congress ing more than those who want to move up liberal democrats! to cut the capital gains tax rate and final­ and out into private housing and homeown­ While affordable housing is a real nation­ ly-after ten years-to establish what 37 ership; al challenge, and we in the Administration states have already implemented, Enter­ 5. Reward the family that breaks up are taking steps to solve it, there is no short­ prise Zones, as a national policy. rather than the family that stays together; age of low income housing in some so-called The capital gains tax reduction isn't to 6. Encourage debt, borrowing, and spend­ tight markets-it's just occupied by affluent help the rich or secure old wealth, but to ing rather than saving, investing, and risk­ people. Author William Tucker points out free up or unlock old capital and old wealth taking. that Ed Koch maintained a $441 per month to help new business, new risktakers, job­ 7. But most of all, if you really wanted to Greenwich Village apartment during his creation, and economic growth. Virtually create poverty and dependency, weaken and twelve years as mayor of New York and ac­ every survey shows that the major problem in some cases destroy the link between tress Shelly Winters paid a little more for a for inner city entrepreneurs is the absence effort and reward. two bedroom apartment near Central Park. of seed capital. The capital gains tax reduc­ Examples abound of how Third World dis­ Another glaring example of counterpro­ tion, coupled with Enterprise Zones, will incentives have created poverty in inner ductive government policy is how HUD was help "unlock" existing, status-quo capital to 17328 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS July 12, 1990 fund and support a whole new generation of asking for an inquiry into the nature and NATIONAL REVIEW MAGAZINE budding entrepreneurs in America's inner causes of the wealth of cities. It's a varia­ CRITICIZES STATEHOOD FOR cities where economic opportunity is needed tion of Adam Smith's theme of "natural lib­ PUERTO RICO most. erty." As I said in another speech to Herit­ When the top capital gains tax rate was age about what George Gilder called the reduced from 49 percent to 20 percent, the quantum age of new technology, our great­ HON. JAIME 8. FUSTER number of small company start-ups more est assets are not in the wealth we see than doubled, rising to 640,000 and creating around us but the potential which is OF PUERTO RICO 15 million new jobs. By dramatically reduc­ unseen ... in the minds yet to be educated, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ing the capital gains tax rates again, and in the businesses not yet opened, the tech­ greenlining inner city neighborhoods, we nologies not yet discovered, the jobs waiting Thursday, July 12, 1990 can expand the economy and put that enor­ to be created. Wealth is not what we've Mr. FUSTER. Mr. Speaker, my colleagues mous job-creating potential to work where done, but what we have yet to do. have on many occasions heard me tell of vari­ it is needed most. This is a country of dreams. America has ous articles in the national press that address Not only would a lower capital gains tax long dreamed of a better future for people rate help the poor, but it would also in­ everywhere. America's permanent revolu­ an issue pending before both the House and crease tax revenues. Lower capital gains tion has brought a fresh air of freedom Senate which would authorize a congression­ rates would greatly increase the number of that's blowing around the world. Yes, it's a ally sanctioned political status plebiscite in capital gains transactions passing through struggle. Yes, we need to stay strong. Yes, Puerto Rico next year between the choices of Federal, State, and local tax gates, raise the we need to maintain our alliances, Yes, we statehood, independence, and an enhance­ total value of assets throughout the econo­ must maintain peace through strength. But ment of the existing commonwealth status. As my, and make the economy bigger, more ef­ also it's time to bring the revolution back my colleagues are aware, I favor the latter ficient, and more productive. home to America to extend the capitalist option, even though I have great respect for Second, an expandon of resident manage­ economy across our whole society, and put the institution of statehood. ment and urban homesteading in public it to work for all of our nation's people. housing can empower residents to acquire In May 1981, Ronald Reagan said that Today, Mr. Speaker, I want to bring to the p:rivate ownership and control of their "The West will not contain Communism, it attention of my colleagues an editorial which homes and receive pride and dignity of own­ will transcend Communism. We will not appears in the July 23, 1990, edition of the ership. bother to denounce it, we'll dismiss it as a conservative magazine, National Review. As a Third, housing vouchers and certificates sad, bizarre chapter in human history whose Democrat, I don't find myself agreeing that should be significantly increased and ex­ last pages are even now being written." often with the opinions of the National Review panded so as to give low income families Just as Ronald Reagan predicted the tran­ or of its editor, Mr. William F. Buckley, Jr. But greater choice and more freedom where to sience of Comunism, so must we commit in this case, Mr. Speaker, the National Review live, while expanding access to affordable ourselves to put poverty on a path towards housing for those most in need. elimination. Let us make the decade of the has addressed head-on an issue which many Fourth, a new version of tax reform is 90's the time we win the war against pover­ fellow conservatives and Republicans, includ­ needed to remove low income families from ty, just as the decade of the 80's was the ing President Bush, seem unwilling to see the tax rolls and dramatically increase the time we won the cold war against Commu­ when they support statehood for Puerto Rico. after-tax income of welfare mothers and un­ nism. Let us dedicate this decade to the re­ That issue, Mr. Speaker, is the unique cul­ employed father who go to work. birth of human potential, freedom, and tural and linguistic reality of Puerto Rico, a re­ In 1948, at the median income, a family of equality of opportunity for all. ality which is best addressed by common­ four paid virtually no income taxes, and Thank you, and God Bless America. wealth status. I want to emphasize that Puerto only $30 a year in direct Social Security taxes <1 percent). This year, the same fami­ Rico, although very pro-United States, is still a ly's tax burden would be over $6,000. To be MRS. MATTIE F. HOLMES separate cultural nationality, and that support­ comparable to 1948, the personal exemp­ ers of statehood have not adequately as­ tion-the tax allowance for the costs of nur­ sessed the implications of this fact. This is turing children-would have to be well over HON. MERVYN M. DYMALLY one reason why commonwealth status is $6,000 today. Instead, it is only $2,000. OF CALIFORNIA ideal-it harmonizes two basic but different Fifth, a dramatic expansion of the earned IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES strains, and is clearly the status which is in income tax credit, the creation of up to a the best interest s of both Puerto Rico and $6,000 exemption for children under 16, and Thursday, July 12, 1990 the President's Child Care tax credit to roll the United States. back this tax burden on low income families Mr. DYMALL Y. Mr. Speaker, on Sunday, The National Review editorial, which and unemployed parents. July 22, 1990, in the great city of Texarkana, smacks of a certain cultural chauvinism and Sixth, helping homeless people who now AR, the Holmes' family will gather to honor xenophobia which I deplore, nonetheless wander aimlessly in streets or are ware­ their matriarch, Mrs. Mattie F. Holmes, on the raises a valid point which we in the Congress housed in shelters. The Congress should occasion of her 85th birthday which is Sep­ will have to face if statehood to Puerto Rico is pass the Administration's new Shelter Plus tember 27. to be seriously considered as a viable option Care program to expand community-based Mrs. Holmes has lived a long and prosper­ for Puerto Rico. It is the same point which the mental health facilities, drug abuse treat­ ment, job training, and day care. This pro­ ous life. During her lifetime, she married and nationally syndicated columnist, Mr. Patrick gram will help homeless Americans get shel­ survived her husband, the late Earl Holmes, Buchanan, raised in two of his columns this ter, transitional housing, and support serv­ Sr. They were married in 1922 and remained year and which I had reprinted in the RECORD. ices to help them reenter the mainstream continuously married for 59 years. During this This is the point: even with the best of inten­ economy. time, she was a farmer's wife in Dixon Place, tions, does the Congress want to admit as the Seventh, in order to enhance education on the Dooley Fairy Road. She is the mother 51st state a jurisdiction which, while demon­ and opportunity, we've got to expand true of 5 children; the grandmother of 24; the strably loyal to the Nation, still maintains a choice and competition through magnet great-grandmother of 30; and the great-great very distinct cultural and linguistic personality? schools, education vouchers, tuition tax credits, and the type of choice-enhancing grandmother of 1 child. In 1965 she moved to Even the leaders of the prostatehood party in policies that Wisconsin state Representative Texarkana, AR. Puerto Rico, testifying before House subcom­ Polly Williams and Detroit Councilmember As a member of the New Zion Baptist mittee hearings on the plebiscite bill, insist Reverend Keith Butler recommend. Church, she has served in serveral positions that Spanish remain as the primary language Eighth, Congress should pass President such as the president of the usher board, if Puerto Rico were to become a State. Bush's HOPE legislation, including IRAs for church treasurer; and, in fact, she has been The National Review editorializes about this first time homebuyers, the low income hous­ everything you can be within the church, in the context of the Quebec dilemma within a ing tax credit, and Operation Bootstrap except minister. She has contributed to her unified Canada. "And," as the National linking housing vouchers to strategies for community as a social and civic leader. gaining self-sufficiency. Review says, "Puerto Rico is a society as dis­ My friends, over 200 years ago Adam Once again, it is my honor to extend birth­ tinct as Quebec." The entire editorial follows, Smith wrote the recipe for creating wealth. day greetings, best wishes and congratula­ from the July 23 edition of the National It was titled an Inquiry into the Nature and tions to Mrs. Mattie F. Holmes on the occa­ Review, under the general headline, "From Causes of the Wealth of Nations. Today, I'm sion of her 85th birthday. the Editor": July 12, 1990 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 17329 Two issues back, Peter Brimelow predicted at stake. Critical conclusions should only be example-would be met with the same com­ that even if the Canadian Prime Minister, reached by objective historians. placency which seems to characterize this Brian Mulroney, cobbled together another Frankly, if you ask me, I do not pay much makeshift compromise between Quebec and attention to a resolution passed by the US growing dependency. There are many things English Canada, the country was ultimately Congress about Armenian allegations, be­ we could be doing about this, and conserva­ heading for divorce. As matters turned out, cause Congress has no right to pass judg­ tion is one of those things. Conservation is an Mr. Mulroney fell, not in the last ditch, but ment on the history of another nation. important element of any energy strategy, but at the first fence, when his Meech Lake set­ However, the Turkish nation is very sensi­ it cannot be our only energy strategy. If new tlement failed to secure ratification. Canada tive about this issue, for they value their na­ domestic sources of oil and gas, nuclear may soon break into two multiculturalism, motto "all politics is local politics," it is United States artificially drives up the cost of spreading bilingual education, and inviting clear this may become uncontrollable. its energy to agriculture and industry will be Spanish-speaking Puerto Rico into the However, if the US Congress under the reflected in our ability to compete in a world Union. Multiculturalism will transform the Administration endorses unsubstantiated nation into a patchwork quilt of ethnic Armenian allegations, history will not reveal where others will opt for cheaper energy. This groups seeking special privileges at the gen­ that this decision resulted from domestic has significant costs to the United States eral expense. Locking young people into pressure, ethnic politics, and short-term po­ which can no longer be hidden from the view their separate linguistic ghettos will deny litical gains. History will not say that Amer­ of the average American citizen. them a fair chance of competing in an econ­ ican politicians acted on purely domestic I am enclosing a press release from the omy still run on English. And Puerto Rico is considerations. History will only say that American Petroleum Industry from January of a society as distinct as-Quebec. Congress, representing the American this year, which details the growing sad state people, accused the Turkish nation of the If new states are what we need, some of of affairs in the U.S. energy industry, and ask Canada's provinces may soon be knocking at crime of genocide. There will be no clarifica­ the door. And twenty million Canadians tion that short-term political manuevering that it be inserted in the RECORD. with experience of the dangerous nonsense and concessions led to this resolution. WASHINGTON, January 17.-Domestic of multiculturalism would be a healthy de­ It cannot be wise for anybody to attempt crude oil production in 1989 had the sharp­ terrent to it here. to create a current issue out of controversial est annual decline in history-553,000 bar­ event which happened in 1915. The world is rels per day (b/d), the American Petroleum full of real problems and we do not need ar­ Institute reported today. ARMENIAN ISSUE tificially devised accusations, designed to es­ To make up for this shortfall in U.S. tablish a moral base for adventurism. It is crude oil output, the API said, petroleum time for everyone to turn away from this imports reached a 10-year high. HON. DAN BURTON harmful behavior which serves no one. We According to API's Monthly Statistical OF INDIANA must not forget that when we begin point­ Report, crude oil production in the United IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ing an accusing finger at others, three fin­ States averaged 7,587,000 b/d last year, com­ gers of our own are pointing back at us. pared to 8,140,000 b/d in 1988. U.S. produc­ Thursday, July 12, 1990 tion in December 1989, partly due to the ef­ Mr. BURTON of Indiana. Mr. Speaker, the fects of the month's severe weather, was following article correctly emphasizes that the OIL IMPORTS HIGHER THAN only 7,249,000 b/d. U.S. Congress must be extremely cautious not EVER, UNITED STATES MORE Total imports averaged 7,952,000 b/d-an in­ crease of 8.2 percent over the 7,350,000 im­ Turkey 75 years ago. I regret the suffering and ported during the previous year. tragedy experienced by the Armenians. How­ HON. DON YOUNG With regard to demand for petroleum ever, it is a great mistake, as Mr. Boyner OF ALASKA products, the API said that though 1989 points out, to stoke the fires of ancient griev­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES "was the first year since 1985 to show only a ances. I urge all of my colleagues to read this Thursday, July 12, 1990 marginal increase in petroleum deliveries, article and to be reminded how influential our overall energy consumption is estimated to actions can be. Mr. YOUNG of Alaska. Mr. Speaker, the have continued to rise, but at a more moder­ Congress must get serious about energy in [From the Turkish Times, June 15, 1990] ate rate than in the previous two years." the United States or the east and west coasts Reflecting the "extraordinarily severe COMMENTS ON ARMENIAN ISSUE will soon feel the excruciatingly painful pros­ weather," demand for petroleum products petroleum products) stood at 989.4 million should be "legal as it is now," legal only in barrels. This was 4. 7 percent less than the Linda DiVall, who directed the American extreme cases the Wall Street Journal enti­ al strain, an uncooperative or absent father than abortion. But last July CBS found that when these restrictions are described collec­ tled "There's No Pro-Choice Majority Either." I or the woman's sense that it is the wrong time in her life to have a child. Five months tively-as "laws that would make it difficult commend Mr. Saletan's article to my col­ for private clinics to perform abortions"-a leagues as a more accurate reflection of the after Webster, KRC found a rise in pro­ choice sentiment. A bare plurality Medicare Is Only An Illusion." willing to spend even $50 to support it? In their will on the protesting but powerless "Budget Limit On MD's Services." "Painful other words, Americans want a medical free health providers. That's why Canadian doc­ Truth On Health Care." "A System In Dire lunch." tors protest and strike, and some hospitals Straits," "Men Rejecting MD Careers." In a recent news conference in Toronto, close, while others do without modern diag­ "Long Waits For Surgery Threat To Life." welfare-state stalwart Gov. Michael Dukakis nostic and treatment equipment. Striking headlines such as these, chron­ of Massachusetts asserted that the U.S. has Doctors won't quit or emigrate. To offer icling the faults, inadequacies, unbearable a health-care system in danger of collapse some semblance of proof, socialist econo­ cost and increasing inaccessibility of care in and should look to Canada's system for so­ mists point out that the Canadian doctor-to­ Canada's national health insurance system, lutions. This, notwithstanding the fact that patient ratio has increased. This is true, but scream almost daily from the pages of Cana­ his own state is in an advanced stage of only because many foreign physicians have dian newspapers and magazines, as well as budgetary collapse, largely a result of his immigrated to Canada in the past 20 years, from the country's broadcast media. legislative initiatives-including his univer­ while Canadian medical schools have turned Nevertheless, their American counterparts sal health program. out large numbers of graduates during the continue to trumpet the glories of the Cana­ Even former U.S. Surgeon General C. Ev­ same period. This doesn't change the fact dian system. Even in supposedly conserva­ erett Koop, MD, while not specifically call­ that thousands of Canadian physicians tive publications such as the Wall Street ing for Canadian-style national health in­ moved to the United States in the late 1970s Journal the Chicago Tribune, the New York surance, recently told a Boston audience, and early 1980s, including many of Canada's Times and the New England Journal of "The U.S. system is badly broken. It must most respected medical "superstars." The Medicine, articles, editorials and letters to be fixed .... It is not fair and not just." largest university hospital with the largest the editor extol the virtues of so-called More and more, when I hear glowing ref­ medical faculty in the country lost three "free" Canadian health care, while damning erences to the Canadian medical utopia, I'm highly specialized retinal surgeons to the what is claimed to be the more expensive inclined to paraphrase an old Brooklyn ex­ United States, while the largest children's and less comprehensive American system. pression: "If things are so damn good here, hospital in the country lost almost its entire The same opinion has been voiced by cap­ why are they so bard!" complement of world-renowned orthopedic tains of industry such as Chrysler's Lee Ia­ The American arguments in favor of Ca­ surgeons to American institutions. If the cocca, whose "gaze is directed longingly nadian-style national health insurance same situation arises in tl1e United States, northward to a Canadian system which is always are the same: many top-notch physicians probably will seen as a panacea. It costs Chrysler Canada 37 million Americans have no health in­ end up in countries that once embraced na­ $223 a vehicle in health costs, compared surance of any kind. But how many of them tional health insurance but now are re-pri­ with $700 in the United States," according could afford health insurance if they gave vatizing-Great Britain is a great example. to the Toronto Globe and Mail. One must up cigarettes, beer and liquor, lottery tick­ It's unfair that the United States should realize where this is coming from, however: ets, fast food, vacations, cosmetics, visits to have a two- or three-tier medical system The chairman of Chrysler's board of direc- the hairdresser, movies and second cars? that depends on a patient's ability to pay. 17332 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS July 12, 1990 Why should access to health care be any The Canadian experience was summed up the Soviet Union to formally adopt emigration different than access to housing, food, admirably by Ted Byfield in Wes tern legislation which has been repeatedly delayed clothing, automobiles, household appli­ Report: "Through NDP [the Canadian So­ by the government of the Soviet Union. Yet ances, hotels or vacations? cialist party] advocated programs, life in Apart from ideologies about socialized Canada has become a fairly painless propo­ now that the emigration flood gates within the medicine, U.S. protagonists of the Canadian sition. Government pays for our birth, edu­ Soviet Union have begun to swing open, we health-insurance system either don't know cates us, meets our medical costs, tell us must not assume that the cause of Soviet about or don't care abut what such a system how-and how not-to raise our children, re­ Jewry is extinct. Rather we, as advocates of engenders: Medical confidentiality is de­ wards us when we are unemployed, pensions freedom must begin to shift our emphasis stroyed; the P·3rsonal liberties of patients us, sustains us through old age and senility toward seeing to the needs of the emigres as and doctors are trampled; patients lose the and, finally, if need be, buries us. For all of right to choose their physicians and to de­ this, good and bad, we have the NDP to they reach their destinations and attempt to termine how their health-care dollars are thank. We must also thank it for the fact lead new productive lives. spent; money is wasted by a government­ that we are now, as a nation, terminally I am proud to say that Operation Exodus, controlled, non-competitive system driven broke." which has played such an important advocacy by political objectives; access to the best di­ To the American Association of Retired role in pressuring the Soviet government to agnostic and treatment facilities is limited; Persons, labor unions clamoring for more doctors, departing from their traditional goodies paid from the public purse, and cor­ open its borders to Jews desiring to leave, role as advocates of their patients, become porate executives salivating at the idea of has already begun to make its mark on the servants of the state; and the nation's dumping most of their health-care costs on now challenge. On Tuesday, June 26, 1990, in brightest young people are discouraged the taxpayers, I say, I to paraphrase an old my home city of Sacramento, Operation from choosing medicine as a career. Chinese proverb, "Be careful what you ask Exodus raised over $750,000 to be used to Even though the U.S. government has not for-you may get it." assist newly emigrated Soviet Jews. I would yet taken over the entire health-care system, the number of applications for ad­ like to especially call to my colleagues atten­ mission to medical schools already has tion the efforts of Steve and Linda Merk­ fallen from 3.8 per position to 1.6 per posi­ NOTCH BABIES samer, who organized this benefit. tion. Further, the average academic stand­ Mr. Speaker, the rise of anti-Semitism in the ing of those applicants is significantly lower HON. MERVYN M. DYMALL Y Soviet Union, the continuation of "Poor Rela­ than it once was. OF CALIFORNIA Obviously, some Americans realize that tives" and other discriminatory policies, and the Canadian system is not perfect. Elliott IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the refusal of the Soviet Union to implement Richardson, secretary of health, education Thursday, July 12, 1990 an Exit/Entry Law all continue to dictate the and welfare in the Nixon administration, Mr. DYMALL Y. Mr. Speaker, I rise to ad­ need for Operation Exodus. But more impor­ was quoted in a New York Times article as tantly, the success of groups such as Oper­ saying, "Americans would not tolerate the dress the unique problem of the Social Securi­ delays that are common in some other coun­ ty notch, which continues to discriminate in ation Exodus in increasing emigration from the tries in obtaining medical care. It is charac­ the Social Security benefits, against millions of Soviet Union mandates a continued need for teristic of us that if a new and better treat­ our senior citizens. It is unfair of the Govern­ humanitarian assistance such as that raised in ment is available, we want it as soon as we ment to continue to treat the people born Sacramento earlier this week. I commend Op­ can get it, and we really don't care what it during and after 1917, as if they were second eration Exodus for its responsiveness to the costs." Unfortunately, if the United States adopts class citizens. needs of a distressed segment of the world the Canadian system, U.S. citizens may be Those senior citizens who had the misfor­ population, and I wish it continued success in legally prohibited from insisting on the best tune of being born between the years 1916 maintaining a bright future for the cause of possible medical care-even if they can and 1928, have been discriminated against, by Soviet Jewry. afford it and are prepared to pay for it. In means of the 1977 Social Security amend­ the same Times article, Walter Maher, di­ ments. rector of employee benefits at Chrysler, un­ In its March 1988 report to Congress, the wittingly hit the nail on the head: In Canada, he said, it now is a political decision General Accounting Office confirmed the ex­ HOPES FOR END TO ANGOLAN as to how much money will be set aside for istence of significant benefits disparities to CIVIL WAR health care. these senior citizens, due to the 1977 Social As Samuel A. Mitchell wrote in Health Af­ Security legislation which was intended to sta­ fairs, "The problem of maximizing satisfac­ bilize, not cut, benefits. HON. DAN BURTON tion relative to cost is immensely complicat­ Millions of these citizens receive benefits as OF INDIANA ed by the fact that the same persons's pref­ much as $1,668 a year less than their coun­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES erences differ, depending on whether that terparts who happened to have been born a person is a particular beneficiary of the Thursday, July 12, 1990 health-care system-a patient-or an anony­ couple of years sooner or later. mous financier of health care either as a Mr. BURTON of Indiana. Mr. Speaker, The taxpayer or as a consumer of goods and world is truly changing in remarkable ways. services ...." TRIBUTE TO OPERATION Sadly, the people of Angola have not benefit­ In practical terms, all Canadian-style EXODUS health-insurance schemes fail because of ed from any of the dynamic and beneficial de­ the discrepancy between politicians' prom­ velopments that have transformed Europe and ises and the cruel reality that no country HON. ROBERT T. MATSUI Latin America. The Marxist dictatorship in can afford a Rolls-Royce standard of living OF CALIFORNIA Luanda refuses to draw the right conclusions for all its citizens. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES from the collapse of communism all over the A sound, universal health-insurance world. system is not beyond the bounds of econom­ Thursday, July 12, 1990 ic possibility. However, Canada's system The people of Angola deserve peace and does not fall into this category. Obviously, Mr. MATSUI. Mr. Speaker, I would like to prosperity. That is why the United States what makes the Canadian system appealing take this opportunity to call to my colleagues backs Jonas Savimbi and the UNITA Freedom to Americans is that it covers all health-care attention the critical and momentous achieve­ Fighters. UNITA has called for direct talks and costs and is free at the point of service. Un­ ments of a group that has been extremely natinal reconciliation. The Luanda Govern­ fortunately, for the same reasons, the Cana­ active in promoting Soviet Jewry in my district, ment ought to lay down their weapons and dian system is headed toward bankruptcy Operation Exodus. talk to UNITA for the sake of the Angolan unless changes are made. As in every coun­ One of the pleasant results of the thawing try that has tried socialized medicine, these of the Cold War is that Jews are now able to people. changes take the form of health-care ration­ I commend to my colleagues the text of a ing, poor access to care, terrible underfund­ leave the Soviet Union as never before. That is not to say that all obstacles to emigration letter written by the Reverend Maurice Daw­ ing of essential facilities, massive govern­ kins to Secretary of State Baker concerning ment intervention, loss of individual choice have been removed for Soviet Jews; indeed, and restriction of civil liberties. we in Congress must continue in our call for the situation in Angola. July 12, 1990 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 17333 AFRO-AMERICAN Let us keep the faith with the Angola HYDE STATEMENT ON FLAG PROTECTION TASK FORCE ON AFRICA, Freedom Fighters and our American ideals. AMENDMENT Washington, DC, June 1, 1989. REV. MAURICE A. DAWKINS, WASHINGTON.-U.S. Rep. Henry J. Hyde Hon. JAMES BAKER, Chairman, Afro-American Cuba, Namibia and Angola. The Unlike most, the gentleman is actually humble Amendment in 1868 which declared that all "pull" of the ideals of freedom of the indi­ in the face of all of his talents. Americans, native-born or naturalized, are vidual, a free market and one-man-one-vote full citizens and entitled to equal protection I am personally proud to be a Member of of the laws, a guarantee spelled out in the in a democracy is combined with that the same body and the same party in which Fifth Amendment. "push" in 1990 to make change inevitable. HENRY HYDE serves. "Those of you who rushed to support the Now is the time to continue our support In conclusion, this gentleman from Illinois E.R.A.-which really sought to amend the and create a climate where it is clear that a would have been at home with the Founding Fifth Amendment and the 14th Amendment military solution in neither possible nor de­ Fathers; indeed, he appears to be a 20th cen­ ought to use caution in arguing that this is sirable. These people who have fought for the first attempt to amend the Bill of 27 years for freedom from Portuguese and tury version of them. So, whether you agree with them or not, Rights. then Soviet sponsored neoclonialism have "Pollock vs. Farmers Loans and Trust earned our support as much as the people in please enjoy, relish, and experience the re­ Company in 1895 involved the court declar­ Poland and Nicaragua. The struggle for de­ marks of the Honorable HENRY HYDE on the ing the federal income tax unconstitutional mocracy and peace in Angola deserves our occasion of the flag-burning debate on Thurs­ (Five to Four), and it was reversed in 1913 best efforts as the leader of the free world. day, June 21, 1990. by the 16th Amendment. 17334 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS July 12, 1990 "Oregon vs. Mitchell in 1970 (Five to "I once saw a bumper-sticker that said: [From the Washington Post, July 11, 19901 Four>-the court invalidated an act of Con­ "Honk if you believe in anything!" That gress that gave 18 year-olds the right to vote says it all for some people. LA.'s INBRED LEGISLATORS in state as well as federal elections-Con­ "A lot of us do believe-and we believe in United Kingdom has embarked on an community in leadership roles of their choice, 11-year battle to dismantle socialism insti­ times, untruthful. Simon Clark, Director of tuted by a series of Labor governments in the Media Monitoring Unit in London, enhancing leadership and management skills, the 60s and '70s. She har. accomplished pointed out that the riots were organized by and creating a spirit of cooperation for the many goals by selling off inefficient state- prominent far-left groups, including com- resolution of future community challenges. 17336 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS July 12, 1990 Leadership Sacramento is most deserving not without great pain-is moving the budget membership of some 18 labor leaders who of our thanks and our praise for their efforts toward lower deficits and an eventual balance. have made major contributions to the labor because they provide Sacramento with a gen­ I also support the participation of adminis­ movement and to the rich political, economic erous supply of talented leaders who have a tration and congressional leaders in a special and cultural history of the area. firsthand understanding of the problems and budget summit to develop a workable, long­ The Labor Hall of Fame is the creation of needs of the community. term budget which also eliminates the deficit. the Labor Foundation which is a nonprofit tax­ I wish to commend Leadership Sacramento So, we are all in agreement that the Federal exempt association formed about a decade on this act of public service, and extend my budget deficit must be reduced. The only dis­ ago by the AFL-CIO, ILWU, and the Team­ personal congratulations to each of the par­ agreement is how to do it. I, for one, do not sters for educational and outreach activities. ticipants. Being honored today are: Susan Bal­ feel that a balanced budget constitutional The foundation was also responsible for es­ take of River West Developments, Hal Bar­ amendment is how to do it. tablishing the Labor Archive and Research tholomew of Bartholomew & Wasznicky, Sean My first, but not sole reason, for opposing Center at San Francisco State University. The Barry of Price Waterhouse, Glenda Berger of the amendment route is this. I do not believe Labor Archive has made an impressive begin­ Karen Bakula & Co., Beverly Brautigam of the Constitution should be changed if there is ning in collecting records of the union move­ Brautigam & Co., Julian Camacho of AT&T, another way to get the job done. ment including personal papers of individuals, Steven Chu of Kaiser Medical Center, Richard There is no statutory or legislative way to memorabilia, photos, art, and the start of the Cochran of First Federal Credit Union, Michael protect the flag. Therefore, I supported the research library. Cohill of Sutter Memorial Hospital, Edward proposed flag-protection amendment which The Labor Hall of Fame will make an impor­ Crouse of Psomas & Associates, Sharen Dow­ came to the House recently. But, by contract, tant contribution to labor history and educa­ dall of Sharen Dowdall & Associates, Thomas there are many legislative ways to gain control tion. It honors a group of early labor leaders in Gilbert of Gilbert Accountancy Corp., Rosanna to the budget deficits. So, I oppose a constitu­ northern California who not only built the Herber of Councilwoman Kim Mueller's office, tional amendment. modern labor movement commencing in the Nancy Lee of McDonough, Holland & Allen, Among such legislative steps are: The early 1930's, but who also held it together David Lehn of United Way Sacramento, Gramm-Rudman-Hollings measure which is al­ during the preceding dark days of the late Dwyane Little of Bolden Financial Services, ready on the statute books; a proposal to 19th and early 20th century. The pioneer hon­ Father Daniel Madigan of the Roman Catholic move Federal budgeting to a 2-year cycle orees are: Michael Casey, the great Teamster Diocese of Sacramento, Susan Mayer of U.C. from the current annual cycle; a proposal for a leader; Andy Furuseth, Sailors' Union of the Davis Medical Center, John Mendez of 2-year experiment with the line-item veto; a Pacific, the emancipator of the American Downey, Brand, Seymour & Rohwer, Patricia proposal to enhance the rescission authority seamen-also known as Abraham Lincoln of Newman of Aerojet Techsystems Co., Mary of the President; a proposal to combine the the Seas; C.L. Dellums, pioneer organizer of Anne Payne of U.C. Davis, Donald Person of two congressional budget committees; and the railroad's Brotherhood of Sleeping Car International Executive Technology, William enough other proposals to fill a bookshelf. Porters; Hugo Ernst, who rose from a San Suffice it to say, there is not a dearth of Pepicello of National University, Sandra Perez Francisco waiter to head the Nation's Hotel & of Assemblyman Phil Isenberg, Paul Powell of learned suggestions on how to balance the Restaurant Employees Union; Olaf Tveltmoe, budget. There is only a dearth of the political Transitional Living and Community Support, militant leader of the Building Trades Unions. Anne Rewell of Touche Ross & Co., Jerry Sal­ courage, fortitude, and discipline-in short, the No list of individuals who contributed to gado of Sacramento Army Depot, Randall spine-on the part of Members of Congress, working people's causes would be complete Sater of A. Teichert Sons, Roger Shafer of the administration and, yes, even the people & without paying tribute to those men and Sutter Center for Psychiatry, Dennis Smith of of America, to undertake the painful task of women who accepted responsibility for Downtown Plaza Associates, Timothy Taylor balancing our national books. Labor's resurgence in the 1930's. Not surpris­ of Potter-Taylor & Co., Thomas Venturino of We are being asked by proponents of the ingly, Harry Bridges heads the list. He orga­ Big Brothers/Big Sisters of Sacramento, amendment to operate on the Constitution nized and won important gains for longshore­ Robert Walker of Sacramento Symphony and and withdraw its spine and transplant that men in the 1934 strike. Further, he inspired James William of Williams & Paddon. spine into each of us. thousands on the Pacific Coast to build vital Mr. Speaker, I know my colleagues join me That is not only inappropriate, but it is futile. unions. George Kidwell, of the Bakery Wagon in wishing these participants in Leadership It is inappropriate because there are other Drivers, is remembered for his wisdom and Sacramento continued success in their future ways to address the problem of deficits. And, statemanship. Jenny Matyas, who died 2 endeavors. it is futile because all proposed amendments I have studied provide a myriad of escape years ago, fought to eliminate sweat shops in clauses, waivers, and loopholes, allowing a San Francisco's Chinatown. Until her retire­ OPPOSE THE BALANCED deficit despite the admonitions against one. ment in 1961, she was a vice president of the BUDGET CONSTITUTIONAL I appreciated the testimony by the wit­ International Ladies Garment Workers Union. AMENDMENT nesses during the subcommittee's delibera­ Other outstanding individuals served local tions, but in all honesty, I found it hard to communities and our Nation with distinction: HON. ROMANO L. MAZZOLI accept as persuasive those witnesses who fa­ Jack Shelley headed the San Francisco Labor OF KENTUCKY vored a balanced budget constitutional Council and was elected as Congressman and IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES amendment. mayor of San Francisco; Joe Mazzola, head of the Plumbers Union, forged ahead in health Thursday, July 12, 1990 and welfare bargaining; George Hardy rose Mr. MAZZOLI. Mr. Speaker, the Economic NORTHERN CALIFORNIA LABOR through the ranks to the presidency of the and Commercial Law Subcommittee, on which HALL OF FAME Service Employees International Union; I serve, has conducted comprehensive hear­ Eugene Paton marched inland to bring ware­ ings on House Joint Resolution 268, a propos­ HON. BARBARA BOXER housemen into the ILWU; Ronald Weakley is al to amend the Constitution to require a bal­ OF CALIFORNIA remembered for leadership in the IBEW's anced Federal budget. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES giant PG&E local; "Tiny" Small is known as Those who support this amendment do so Mr. Labor in San Mateo County; Claude Jin­ in good faith, understandably seeking some Thursday, July 12, 1990 kerson opened unionism for Safeway chain's way to force the Congress and the administra­ Mrs. BOXER. Mr. Speaker, I rise to call to grocery clerks; Ernesto Galarza carried labor's tion to reduce the intolerable Federal budget the attention of my colleagues a very worth­ banner to forgotten farm workers; Stan deficit. while project in northern California which Jensen, International Association of Machinist I support deficit reduction and have joined might serve as an example and model for leader, also negotiated for the Pacific Coast my colleagues over the years in taking neces­ similar efforts in other parts of our country. Metal Trades Council; last but not least, Chet sary steps to reach this laudable goal. Such I refer to the establishment of the Northern Bartalini, former Illinois coal miner, as secre­ steps include passage of the Gramm­ California Labor Hall of Fame which will be tary of the Bay District Council of Carpenters, Rudman-Hollings deficit reduction law which- formally inaugurated on July 27 with a charter set high standards for rank and file unionism. July 12, 1990 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 17337 These 18 hall of tamers will be inducted at a self. For Kemp, problems exist to be solved, ite initiative, the HOPE Mr. Speaker, this project is truly an impres­ guise. program, which would help the poor buy When George Bush named him Secretary the low-income housing they live in. "We sive one and will be a source of historical in­ of HUD last year, it must have seemed one treat poor people as through they're going formation and inspiration for generations to of the better-disguised opportunities to to be poor forever," complains Kemp, who come. I salute Walter Johnson and other come Kemp's way. After running unsuccess­ vows to "change every rule we can get our members of the labor community who are re­ fully for President-he won only 39 dele­ hands on to reflect the fact that we want sponsible for this achievement and commend gates before dropping out of the Republican people in public housing to move through it to my colleagues and the American people race-the nine-term Congressman from the and up and out." as a model for what may be done in other Buffalo, N.Y., area had hoped to be tapped Critics point out that a program to help parts of our great country. for Vice President. He would have been con­ people who are already in public housing tent with Secretary of State or Treasury. does nothing for the millions receiving no Instead he got HUD-a department so mired assistance at all. Indeed, some say Kemp's JACK KEMP-THE RIGHT MAN in corruption that it was less a government HOPE plan looks suspiciously like a pro­ FOR HUD agency than a feeding trough for well-con­ gram to cut back public housing. "He's got a nected developers and politicians. Kemp's tight budget. The HOPE money has to come predecessor, "Silent Sam" Pierce-who out of the money for modernization and HON. BOB McEWEN denies any wrongdoing-is under investiga­ construction," says Mark L. Wolfe, director OF OHIO tion by a special prosecutor, and a congres­ of the Federal Funds Information for IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES sional inquiry seems to find yet another ap­ States, which serves state legislatures and Thursday, July 12, 1990 parent past abuse at HUD with appalling governors. "But at least it's good to see an regularity. activist like Kemp in there, someone who Mr. McEWEN. Mr. Speaker, I wish to share Kemp had scarcely uncrated his bust of can slap other Cabinet members on the back with my colleagues a recent article by James Abraham Lincoln in his new office when he and get their attention." Kunen in the June 18 issue of People maga­ called in HUD Inspector General Paul Indeed, Kemp regularly sounds off at zine about one of our Nation's most outstand­ Adams for a briefing on the problems beset­ Bush administration cabinet meetings-and ing leaders in Government service, Jack ting the department, including charges of not just about HUD matters. "I'm HUD Sec­ influence peddling and fraud. The meeting retary and not Secretary of State," he says, Kemp. took up most of two days, and the written "but Bush loves to tolerate a good debate. Jack Kemp, Secretary of Housing and report that followed filled 700 pages. The He knew what he was getting with Jack Urban Development, is the right man for his bottom line: Misappropriation of HUD Kemp." Like Vice President Dan Quayle, job. His positive motivation is helping to funds during the Reagan years could cost Kemp is a spokesman for the Republican remove the structure of poverty in the inner taxpayers more than $4 billion. "Lurking right. "I talk about trade and foreign cities. He is restoring hope where before there underground were all these goblins and policy," he says, "though [Chief of Staff] was despair. Jack Kemp is succeeding at snakes and vermin," says Kemp. "Incredible John Sununu won't let you get long­ HUD by producing results which are multiply­ problems of mismanagement. It's unbeliev­ winded." With Kemp, that's a challenge. ing for thousands of Americans across the able." Kemp says it really "frosted" him to What he calls his "natural quarterback learn that rich Republicans were ripping off ebullience" spurs him to such feats of ora­ country. the poor, but he criticizes Pierce only for torical stamina that his staffers regularly Jack Kemp's positive outlook has shaped having a "management style" that was give the "Cut! Cut!" sign midway through his life. He has achieved success and respect "lax." his speeches. Even his younger daughter, in every facet of life, as a professional athlete, Kemp's approach to running HUD is any­ Judith, drew her hand across her throat public servant, and as a dedicated family man. thing but. He keeps a pad by his bedside to when his toast at her 1989 wedding threat­ This balance has made Jack Kemp a model jot down ideas in the middle of the night, ened to outlast the reception. Observes for all Americans. I commend Jack Kemp's and during his 10-hour workdays, he rolls Kemp's wife, Joanne: "We tease him all the record and recommend that my colleagues up his sleeves and cruises HUD's hallways time. We have to say, 'Hey, someone else to exhort the troops. "Hi, I'm Jack,"he says wants to talk.' He's just always on." take note of his efforts to date and work to to startled bureaucrats. "Who are you?" Some say it was Joanne who pushed support his successful proposals: A self-described "bleeding-heart conserva­ Kemp to take HUD when George Bush of­ SURE, HE'D RATHER BE PRESIDENT, BUT CON­ tive," Kemp admits his concern about urban fered it. She reportedly told him, "If you SERVATIVE JACK KEMP MAY BE THE RIGHT problems ran considerably deeper than his don't do it, don't expect anybody to take MAN ON THE RIGHT FOR HUD knowledge when he started at HUD. He tells you seriously about a conservative war on Jack Kemp, Secretary of Housing and a story about his naivete on a visit to a poverty.'' In fact she has been his trusted Urban Development, used to be a profoot­ Philadelphia housing project in the winter adviser since they met in 1956 as students at ball quarterback. But on this day, as he of '89. As tenant manager Virginia Wilks California's Occidential College, where she extols the virtues of capitalism to a lunch­ gave him a tour, he says, "We walked out­ was Maid of Cotton and he the star quarter­ eon crowd of housing advocates and local lu­ side on this cold February day, and about 30 back. Seattle Seahawks backup quarterback; The audience applauds exuberantly as, for funding process to public scrutiny. He has Jennifer, 27, a Virginia school-teacher; a moment, the room is suffused with hope targeted 50 decaying areas as "enterprise Judith, 24, an aide to Sen. Dan Coats ;and Jimmy, 18, a Wake Forest Univer­ the power of positive thinking could raise can be lured with incentives, including tax sity sophomore and quarterback- still get roof beams, America's housing crises would breaks. Now he's asking for a $5.3 billion in­ together at the family's Bethesda, Md., be over. Jack Kemp is the truest of believ­ crease in next year's HUD budget can citizens as to their dependence upon the American Schools to the end of gaining bal­ WASHINGTON.-When Republicans lost sea for sustenance, for their very survival­ ance between land and sea in its national control of the Senate in the 1986 elections, the human stake; and, curricula. And further resolves to encourage Sen. Alan Cranston thanked donors to a $4 Whereas: The United States of America, all elements of a stimulating, national liter­ million fund-raising drive he had organized an island nation, derives its strength and se­ acy efforts to afford our citizens the bene­ to elect Democrats. curity from the Great Global Sea; indeed, fits to be derived through understanding "Your support was a major factor in help­ the Nation enjoys a richly rewarding Mari­ the Great Global Sea, and the benefits to be ing us to realize this historic victory," the time Heritage; and, achieved through its synergistic use world­ California Democrat said in a confidential Whereas: The "Humanities of the Sea" wide for trade, trade carrying, security, memorandum. promises human benefits through future prosperity and benefit to human beings Under law, campaign donations are strict­ dynamic lifestyle with its psychological, ly limited and must be fully disclosed. But philosophic and spiritual overtones; and, throughout the globe. Thus in this unanimous resolve the Naval Sen. Cranston had taken in donations as Whereas: The World Ocean, in the strict­ large as $400,000 while promising anonymi­ est sense, holds vast resources, now in limit­ Order defines the "Oceanic Destiny of these United States" and its devotion toward its ty to the donors, who included business ex­ ed supply on the land, water for human use, ecutives with interests before the Banking energy from sources invulnerable to arbi­ attainment. Committee, of which Sen. Cranston is a trary interruption, medicine, food, minerals, senior member. Many givers wrote their power and oceanic space to meet mounting contributions off as deductions on their fed­ human needs within its massive bulk; and, eral income-tax returns. Whereas: The World Ocean promises a A TRIBUTE TO ROSELLA RYAN Sen. Cranston had exploited an area that cornucopia of oceanic pharmaceuticals to the campaign-finance laws apparently fail allay suffering, to enhance human life, to cover-tax-exempt charities that register throughout the universe; and, HON. ROMANO L. MAZZOLI voters, i~ this case poor and minority voters, Whereas: The treasures of the deep can be who are mostly Democrats. The senator gained only through oceanic knowledge, sci­ OF KENTUCKY says this had a laudable effect-getting entific research aimed at 'secrets of the sea' IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES people to the polls. "I was determined not to discovery, and through negotiation of its have everything depend upon TV and global expanse; and, Thursday, July 12, 1990 money," he said in an interview. Whereas: The World Ocean awaits full ne­ The Cranston operation was modeled in gotiations as mankind's Oceanic Frontier of Mr. MAZZOLI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to a woman who was an outstand­ part on Republican efforts in 1984 to use the Future, a dynamic foundation for the tax-exempt groups to register evangelical motivadon of people toward enhancement ing leader and a caring person: Rosella Ryan Christians and to get overseas military per­ of the quality of life; and, of Shively, KY. Rosella left our midst on June sonnel to vote by absentee ballot. Internal Whereas: Oceanic trade forged the Repub­ 20, but what she did for the people of Shive­ Revenue Service regulations allow the use lic's sinews of economic strength during its ly-located in the congressional district I am of tax-deductible money to sign up voters in formative years, and the competitive drives promising neighborhoods or demographic of vibrant global trade carrying, leading to privileged to serve-will never be forgotten. All her life, Rosella was involved in a myriad groups, so long as canvassers don't ask in ad­ America's rise to the foremost world power vance which party or candidate the poten­ in the market place; and, of activities in the Shively community. She la­ tial voters favor. Whereas: American interests, just as the bored long and hard, but usually as a volun­ But documents obtained by The Wall potential threats to the security of the U.S. teer. Street Journal suggest Sen. Cranston used are global in nature, this Nation, must In 1986, Rosella was elected to the Shively the charities as an avenue for what in effect attain a 'Sea Change' in coherent Na.tional were concealed, tax-deductible election con­ Policy and strategy of worldwide scope and City Council where she left her stamp and her convictions on important legislative initiatives. tributions from lobbyists, corporations, flexibility dictating key tridimensional labor unions, business executives and rich naval readiness as a central requirement; Outside of politics and public service, family individuals. and, and religion played the biggest part of Rosel­ The discovery last year that savings-and­ Whereas: Seacreation, the enjoyment of la's life. Rosella and her husband, Joe, raised loan owner Charles Keating Jr. had given the sea, already attracts millions, the major $850,000 to three voter-registration groups portion of the A!llerican people, and pro­ five daughters and five sons. They provided their children a loving, caring household in in which Sen. Cranston was involved helped vides rich overtones of modern dynamic bring the Keating affair to a boil and could living, an affirmative perspective through which a strong work ethic and high personal damage any re-election effort by Sen. Cran­ healthful and a fully creative existence to standards were emphasized. ston, whose term expires in 1992. uplift the spirit of our people; and, Mr. Speaker, Rosella Ryan will be deeply JUNK-BOND CONNECTION Whereas: The Coastal Oceanic interface missed by her family, by the Shively communi­ provides a springboard to the global ex­ But a scandal may have been inevitable panse wherein vast opportunities loom for ty, and by all who live in Louisville and Jeffer­ with or without Mr. Keating. Undeclared­ the youth of the Nation to make satisfying son County for her many personal and public gifts benefiting Sen. Cranston from 1985 contribution to their society-all of man- contributions. through 1988 also included:

39-059 0-91-23 (Pt. 12) 17340 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS July 12, 1990 $25,000 from Drexel Burnham Lambert­ pected. Mr. Stein's memos say he made the have been illegal if given directly to the which the senator solicited directly from choices with help from the Democratic Cranston campaign. junk-bond impressario Michael Milken. The House and Senate campaign committees, When it came to tax-exempt groups, Sen. senator later sided with Drexel on the underscoring the partisan intent of the or­ Cranston routed some donations through Banking Committee against legislation to ganizers. Finds went to about 60 voter pro­ his Capitol office. "The checks should be curb purchase of high-risk bonds by federal­ grams in 13 states. Mr. Stein's memos say made payable to 'California Center for ly insured thrifts, and joined other Califor­ the money was used not only to register mi­ Voter Education and Participation' and send nia lawmakers in petitioning the Securities nority votes, but to push environmental and to me at the Senate," he told one donor in a and Exchange Commission to leave Drexel's farm issues where that would be helpful to letter. "Keeping my Senate seat in the junk-bond operation in Beverly Hills; Democratic Senate candidate. Democratic column may be pivotal to our $25,000 from the law firm of John Camp, In North Dakota, where Democrat Kent regaining control of the Senate," he wrote. a Washington lobbyist for Sears, Roebuck & Conrad defeated GOP Sen. Mark Andrews That group reported spending $306,000, Co.'s banking interests, with whom the sen­ by 2,135 votes, the America Votes effort in­ but the Senator says. "It didn't raise much ator lined up by leading a successful effort vested $100,000. According to a Stein memo. money, and didn't work very effectively.'' to weaken legislation regulating limited­ That included $50,000 to the non-profit Renamed the Western Center for Voter service banks: Dakota Resources Council for what Mr. Education, it disbanded after the 1986 elec­ $25,000 from a foundation controlled by Stein described as "sophisticated education tion and was succeeded by another tax­ S&L mogul David Paul of Miami-based Cen­ and GOTV [get-out-the-vote] campaigns.'' exempt group, the Center for Participation Trust, which was Florida's largest thrift 'HERE, THERE AND EVERYWHERE' in Democracy, initially operated by Sen. before its ailing junk-bond portfolio caused One Dakota Resources publication at­ Cranston's son Kim in a house the two own it to crash: tacked Sen. Andrews for casting an "anti­ jointly. $15,000 from California's Columbia Sav­ farmer vote" in favor of "lower market Both the Senate Ethics Committee and a ings, the single biggest thrift-industry cus­ prices for our farm commodities.'' A former federal grand jury in Los Angeles are look­ tomer for Drexel's junk bonds. Andrews aide, Jacqueline Balk-Tusa, recalls ing into the tax-exempt groups. But attor­ Much of the money to the voter-registra­ that Dakota Resources hadn't been much of neys for Messrs. Cranston and Stein say the tion charities was from wealthy liberals a factor before the 1986 campaign. "All of a groups observed all the proper procedures sympathetic to enfranchising the down­ sudden they were here, there, everywhere," required to qualify as non-partisn charities. trodden and to Sen Cranston's stands for she says. "They got people out to vote who The Senate may soon consider a measure nuclear disarmament and protecting the en­ had never voted before.'' In the midst of the to tighten the rules. Republican Sen. Mitch vironment. Joan Kroc, widow of the founder compaign, Bismarck, N.D., lawyer Myron McConnell of Kentucky is pressing a bill of the McDonald's hamburger chain, gave Atkinson complained to the Federal Elec­ that would prevent candidates for federal $400,000 in 1986 and $150,000 in 1988. De­ tion Commission that Dakota Resources was office from raising money for tax-exempt partment-store heir Frederick Field gave engaging in illegal compaign activities. The voter-registration groups. $217,000 to three different groups. Singer FEC declined to investigate the complaint. Barbra Streisand was another heavy donor. Mr. Stein also described America Votes But other donors included the political­ money as possibly decisive in Washington IN RECOGNITION OF THE action committees of the Association of State, where Democrat Brock Adams defeat­ Trial Lawyers of America ($200,000) and the NATIONAL FORGE CO.'S 75TH ed Republican incumbent Sen. Slade Gorton ANNIVERSARY Teamsters union ($100,000), the Gallo by 2% of the vote. A major issue in the race winery <$200,000), soybean magnate Dwayne was Adams's opposition to a nuclear-waste Andreas <$50,000), and several labor unions, site. "More than $40,000 was invested in HON. WILLIAM F. CLINGER, JR. including the Sheet Metal Workers education and GOTV programs conducted <$75,000), Hotel and Restaurant Employees by peace and environmental groups," Mr. OF PENNSYLVANIA ($50,000), and the Service Employees Stein wrote. That was part of a total of IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ($40,000). $100,000 that America Votes claimed to Thursday, July 12, 1990 In all, 75 donors gave a total of $4.1 mil­ have funneled into the State, according to lion in the 1986 elections, according to Mr. CLINGER. Mr. Speaker, I would like to memos by organizers. Sen. Cranston solicit­ the memo. ed several million more in donations for the "Senator-elect Adams attributes his victo­ recognize from my home county of Warren a 1988 elections. ry to the partisan and nonpartisan efforts firm celebrating its 75th anniversary, the Na­ Donors were promised anonymity. In one designed to increase voter turnout," Mr. tional Forge Co. memo dated Sept. 24, 1986, the senator said: Stein's memo said. The National Forge Co. was founded in By far the biggest chunk of tax-deductible "Remember, in addition to being tax de­ 1915 as the National Forge & Tool Co. in Erie, ductible, these contributions may be unlim­ money-$600,000 according to the Stein memo-aided Sen. Cranston's re-election. PA by Clinton E. Wilder. Born in Vermont in ited in amount and need not be publicly re­ 1889 and raised on a farm in New Hampshire, ported.'' Mr. Stein said it seemed to be the difference Many donations did become known, partly between victory and defeat. "In California, he chose industry as a growing career oppor­ by accident. Mr. Keating's gifts were discov­ black turnout in Los Angeles and over­ tunity. He became a specialist in the process ered by California savings-and-loan examin­ whelming voter support for Cranston on the of boring close tolerance holes in long pieces ers going over his company's books. Later, toxics [ballot] initiative appear to have been of steel. He designed and was granted pat­ California officials released to several news­ determinative for him," he wrote. Mr. Stein ents for some of the specialized tools required papers some tax documents-containing said some of the same donors also gave a total of $300,000-non-deductible-directly for this process. The production and sale of more donor names-that they now say were these better coring and boring tools, in addi­ supposed to remain confidential. This new­ to the California Democratic Party for a paper obtained names of additional dona­ drive to get voters to the polls. tion to providing general contract machining tions because of another bureaucratic error. Sen. Cranston won by fewer than 105,000 services, was the original business of National And one tax-exempt group voluntarily re­ votes, and Mr. Stain said the combined ef­ Forge. leased a list of its donors. But Cranston as­ forts of the party and the tax-exempt The new company did well and soon out­ sociates won't release a comprehensive groups got at least 160,000 voters to the grew the backyard machine shop where it donor list, saying they must honor the polls. "Campaign officials believe that they started. The forgings from which the patented were indispensable ingredients of his victo­ promises they made. tools were made became scarce as the na­ The 1986 effort to raise tax-deductible ry," Mr. Stein wrote. He said later the word money to elect Democrats was dubbed "indispensable" came from Mr. Cranston. tional production effort for World War I in­ AmericaVotes, and was later renamed USA Sen. Cranston denies that. "I don't think creased. The new company found an ideal Votes for the 1988 elections. The intent of the [tax-exempt] registration had anything new home in a small drop forge hammer the AmericaVotes was explained by its man­ to do with my election," he said in an inter­ shop-4,000 lbs.-in Irvine, Warren County, ager Robert Stein in a 1986 memo: "As view. He concedes that the party's voter PA. They purchased it and moved all their op­ Democrat, we are trying to regain control of drive, using money he solicited, was "impor­ erations to Irvine in the spring of 1917. the Senate, to increase our majority in the tant" to his victory. It was to the State In that new shop they began to establish party that Mr. Keating directed an $85,000 House of Representative and, in general, to the principles and the strategies that led to help strengthen the capacity of state and contribution, which the Senator says he as­ local groups to motivate voters favorable to sumes he or an aide must have solicited. the growth and success of the company. They Democrats this year and in 1988." This so-called soft money (governed by produced 37mm antitank gun barrels for the AmericaVotes concentrated its efforts in State rather than federal campaign laws) U.S. Army, small one-throw crankshafts for air 1986 on states where close elections were ex- came from corporate funds, which would compressors, including one for the original July 12, 1990 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 17341 Nautilus submarine. The company began located in Andover, MA; Portland, OR, and tion, the ceremony will recognize the out­ making specialized component parts for a Sint Niklaas, Belgium. standing contributions of honor guests which growing oil and gas industry. After installing a The long term investments made in the include S. Sgt. Raymond S. Bertanini, Mrs. much larger hammer-12,000 lbs.-they PressTech Group, and in the Irvine, Erie and Elizabeth A. Crouser, S. Sgt. Barbara G. began producing periscope tubes for U.S. Manchester, England plants of National Forge, Sharpe, S. Sgt. Matthew Schaedler, and S. Navy submarines, and multiple throw crank­ combined with its employees' dedication to a Sgt. Carol Kiellelea. shafts for larger pumps and compressors. tradition of excellence, have made the compa­ Mr. Speaker, I ask that my colleagues join The company paid few dividends, choosing ny globally competitive with exports to 30 me in extending our heartfelt congratulations rather to reinvest the earnings in equipment to countries. Today National Forge employs and best wishes to the men and women of supply their own steel and forgings in order to 1, 137 men and women and has become: the Sacramento U.S. Army Reserve Center for gain complete control of the quality of their 1. The world's largest producer of molds for this honor which they so richly deserve. product, and acquire the latest technology for the production of cast iron and ductile iron efficient production. By 1930, National Forge water pipe. was operating 2 ton and 1O ton melting fur­ 2. The world's largest producer of crank­ A VISION OF SOUTH AFRICA'S naces, a 1,000 ton steam hydraulic open die shafts for diesel engines in the 1,000-6,000 FUTURE forging press, vertical and horizontal heat­ horsepower range. treating furnaces, and machine tools for 3. The country's leading producer of hollow HON. DAN BURTON roughing, boring, and finishing steel forgings propeller shafts and periscope tubes for the OF INDIANA into precision component parts up to 40 feet U.S. Navy. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES long and weighing 20 tons. 4. The country's leading producer of aero­ Thursday, July 12, 1990 These added capabilities made it possible space research shock tubes for analyzing to enter new lines of specialty products such flight and reentry of space flying vehicles. Mr. BURTON of Indiana. Mr. Speaker, the as molds for the production of cast iron pipe 5. One of the leading innovators in the re­ current situation in South Africa holds much for water systems by the newly developed search and application of high alloy powdered promise, but also much peril. President F.W. centrifugal casting process. Hollow propeller metal technology to the economic manufac­ de Klerk has embarked on a historic path for shafts for diesel driven submarines could now ture of critical components in the aerospace, his country and for all of southern Africa. be made, as well as much larger gun barrels ordnance, industrial, and biomedical fields. There is no question that apartheid is finished. for the U.S. Army and Navy. As it celebrates its 75th anniversary Nation­ With great courage, President de Klerk has By the mid-thirties the National Forge began al Forge recognizes that its success has par­ ushered in a new era in South Africa, one supplying crankshafts for the dieselization of alleled the Nation's and is proud that it has which will, we all hope, culminate in a new, American railroads and cold work rolls to the contributed to the growth and strength of the democratic constitutional order. I believe we mills that made the sheet and strip used in United States of America. must firmly support President de Klerk in his autos and appliances, as well as many steel brave initiative. I commend to my colleagues mill replacement parts. an article written by President de Klerk setting During World War II, National Forge turned TRIBUTE TO THE SACRAMENTO forth his views on a future, nonracial South most of its production to support of the war U.S. ARMY RESERVE CENTER Africa. His ideas merit our careful consider­ effort, adding helicopter rotor shafts and P-39 ation. Air Cobra propeller shafts to its expanded pro­ HON. ROBERT T. MATSUI I also urge my colleagues to pay close at­ duction of the standard items they were al­ OF CALIFORNIA tention to a wire service story on Nelson Man­ ready supplying to the Army and Navy. The IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES dela's visit to London. During that visit, Mr. company earned an All Navy "E" for excel­ Mandela spoke about the very obvious fact Thursday, July 12, 1990 lence in quality and quantity of output, and that sanctions have harmed the black people also earned the Army/Navy "E" with five Mr. MATSUI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to in South Africa. He also expressed the hope white stars. These awards, and the several pay tribute to the Sacramento U.S. Army Re­ that sanctions my be lifted in the future, when won since from its customers inspired the serve Center which has been selected as one circumstances are right. company's motto-"A Tradition of Excel­ of only five recipients of the prestigious Army It is because I realize how important eco­ lence." Communities of Excellence Award. nomic development is to the blacks of South In the post-war period National Forge quick­ The Sacramento USAR Center has diligent­ Africa that I advocate strong support for Presi­ ly regeared itself to meet the backlog of ly served both the Nation and the community dent de Klerk, and another look at sanctions. demand by its commercial customers, but of Sacramento. It is home to twelve Army Re­ [From the Indianapolis Star, July 10, 19901 continued to supply the U.S. Navy, making the serve units employing 1,250 reservists, 19 A VISION OF SOUTH AFRICA'S FuTURE active duty military personnel, and 16 civilian propeller shaft for the first nuclear subma­ (By Frederik W. de Klerk) rine-the Nautilus. It invested heavily in new employees. The Army Communities of Excellence Pro­ PRETORIA.-! believe sanctions per se are equipment for quality, for efficiency, and to not the main problem in South Africa. Our expand its production capability in its selected gram recognizes Army installations which pro­ prime concern is the process of negotiation product lines. vide both excellent facilities and personal with all South Africans for a better future It also acquired Erie Forge and Steel out of service. The award is based on achievements and the need for improvement of the qual­ bankruptcy, thereby saving the U.S. Navy's in personnel support, long range planning and ity of life for all. single largest source for propulsion shafting facilities improvement, community relations What sanctions have done, however, is for Spruance class guided missile destroyers, and mobilization preparedness. The Sacra­ retard our ability to fulfill our commitment the Aegis class cruisers, and the Ohio class mento USAR Center is distinguished by the to redress social and other backlogs in an fact that it was the only Army Reserve facility imaginative way and on a sufficiently large and Los Angeles class nuclear submarines. scale. Should the international community on the west coast to be awarded this honor in In 1964, National Forge started a new busi­ re-evaluate its position on sanctions, it ness in the advanced metallurgical field of 1989. Factors which contributed to this honor would enable us to harness our country's re­ both hot and cold isostatic pressing of ceram­ include the Center's community relations pro­ sources and face our challenges effectively, ics and powdered metals. Today the compa­ gram, veterans outreach programs, self-help both inside South Africa and in the whole ny's Press Tech Group is the world's leading programs, dedication of non-commissioned subcontinent. producer of large Hot Isostatic Presses, soldiers to service and community and an in­ South Africa sees itself as an integral part (HIP's) and has the world's largest HIP pro­ domitable "can do" spirit. of the southern Africa region, both politi­ This award will be presented at the Sacra­ cally and economically. South Africa has duction. Because it has pioneered the use of never ceased expressing willingness to help hot isostatic pressing for the densification of mento USAR Center on July 21, 1990, by Maj. in developing the southern African region. titanium castings for aerospace use, and a va­ Gen. William Ward, Chief, Army Reserve. As a We already have extensive contacts in eco­ riety of materials for other applications, IMT recipient of this honor, the center has been nomic and technological fields. has become the world's largest independent awarded $75,000 which will be put toward im­ I believe that the new South Africa will toll pressing service center. IMT's plants are provements in facilities and services. In addi- present the region with a window of oppor- 17342 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS July 12, 1990 tunity that can have mutual benefit. We past. All of us share some common ground publican Party, a county commissioner, and a would see South Africa as a partner with all in realizing that peace is the only option. township trustee. her neighbors, not unlike the European Once the negotiation process has gained While ordinarily I would not take up my col­ Community. If we look at the natural, momentum, the search for consensus will human and other resources of the southern replace polarization. leagues' time over such a matter, this particu­ Africa region, it has the potential of becom­ Over the years, it became clear that apart­ lar item merits the attention of this body. To ing an important engine of economic heid, however well intentioned it might quote from the Indianapolis News, "at one progress on the whole, depressed African have been, could not work. Racial discrimi­ point, the Spencer County vote-buying continent. nation could not be justified in either politi­ scheme had the potential to distort history. In For this reason, we disagree with the Afri­ cal or economic terms. We now want to 1984, the 8th Congressional District, of which can National Congress' anachronistic em­ work out a just and equitable system for all, Spencer County is a part, was the scene of phasis on nationalization of industry, which but at the same time make sure that those they see as the guarantee of a redistribution who have enjoyed full freedoms do not for­ one of the nation's closest electoral con­ of wealth. We believe that a free enterprise feit them. That is why the National Party tests." economy is the key to economic progress in repeatedly emphasizes, in addition to uni­ Ferman Yearby and his cohorts have admit­ the future. It is a proven system capable of versal franchise, the principle of non-domi­ ted to buying votes in the 1982, 1984, and generating new wealth and new opportuni­ nation and the protection of the rights and 1986 elections, including the 1984 congres­ ties, as is evidenced in the progress of the interests of minorities. sional election between FRANK MCCLOSKEY industrialized nations that adhere to it. Franchise on a common voters' roll in an and Richard Mcintyre. In that election, Mr. In South Africa, unfortunately, this otherwise undifferentiated and unqualified MCCLOSKEY was the apparent winner on elec­ system is seen by many as synonymous with system of political represention must lead apartheid. In their rejection of apartheid, inevitably to majority domination of minori­ tion eve by a margin of 72 votes. After a par­ many would then mistakenly equate a cen­ ties. History has ample examples of the ten­ tial recount, the Republican secretary of state trally controlled economy with economic sion, frustration and conflict that unavoid­ for Indiana declared Mr. Mcintyre the winner progress. These are links which must be ably go together with the domination of by a 32-vote margin. The full recount conduct­ broken. closely knit minority groups. ed by Indiana officials later increased Mr. The current experience in Eastern A constitutional system based on the Mcintyre's margin to 418 votes, but more than Europe, and also Africa's experience with "winner-takes-all" approach is therefore not 4,800 ballots had been disqualified including differing forms of a controlled economy, the answer to South Africa's complexities. 2C percent of the entire black population of show that it does not work. I believe that It does not provide for adequate protection the district. Further examination revealed that through educating the South Africa popula­ of minorities, nor for the cultural, religious tion on the merits of the free enterprise and language differences among South Afri­ the Indiana recount was seriously flawed. As a system, by broadening private ownership cans. However, universal adult franchise result, the House conducted its own recount and by stimulating business development, within a system into which constitutional and, as my colleagues may recall, Mr. we will be able to create wealth and oppor­ mechanisms of protection are built is indeed MCCLOSKEY was declared the winner by a tunities for all. an achievable possibility. margin of four votes. We should not aim at slicing the cake into The whole argument now centers around To say that the whole issue was controver­ smaller portions, but rather at making a unqualified majority rule without the bal­ sial is to put the matter mildly. At the time, my bigger cake. That is why we have adopted ance of protection for minorities. Protection the policies of deregulation and privatiza­ of minorities, I hasten to add, does not colleagues on the other side of the aisle tion in our economy. Economic growth is mean protection of privilege nor continu­ charged the Democratic Party, the House one of the most essential elements in bring­ ation of domination by a minority. It does, leadership, and me, as a member of the task ing about a new, stronger, better South however, mean protection against the abuse force that conducted the recount, with having Africa. of power by the majority. stolen the election. We were accused of dis­ My greatest hope is to bring about a just I am in favor of universal adult franchise enfranchising voters, though, in fact, our re­ and fair South Africa by peaceful means. within a constitutional dispensation based count had the opposite effect. We were ac­ The greatest trap would be that radicalism on the principle of non-domination and into cused of engaging in shameful political cha­ and escalating confict get out of hand. which most of the following mechanisms rade, of gutting the Constitution, and of jeop­ While firmly and fairly maintaining law and are built; the decentralization of power, the order, we must therefore strive for consen­ devolution of authority to lower levels, con­ ardizing the health of our democracy. In light sus, lifting our gaze above the many stum­ stitutional checks and balances, decision­ of the recent developments in Spencer bling blocks presented by self-interest, exag­ making by consensus and an independent County, it is interesting to note just how close gerated expectations and fear. judiciary. In addition, I stand for a Bill of to being stolen that election was. It is also re­ In this endeavor, I believe I can work with Rights. Taken together, these elements will vealing to find out who was doing the stealing. Nelson Mandela and other leaders in negoti­ pave the path to a fair and just South ating a new constitution for our country on Africa. the basis of give and take. I have seen Man­ THANKS TO THE PHILADELPHIA dela keep his word after discussions with NAVAL BASE FOR HELPING me. I perceive him to be a man who prefers INDIANA EIGHTH-POSTSCRIPT OUT WITH THE SPECIAL peace to violence. OLYMPICS There is no doubt in my mind that the overwhelming majority of South Africans HON. WILLIAM (BILL) CLAY are in favor of the kind of peaceful change I OF MISSOURI HON. THOMAS M. FOGLIETTA would like to bring about with the help of IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF PENNSYLVANIA Mandela and other leaders with a proven IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES support base. We have a mandate from Thursday, July 12, 1990 white South Africans to extend democracy Mr. CLAY. Mr. Speaker, on Friday, June 29, Thursday, July 12, 1990 to include all South Africans in a new con­ Ferman Yearby, formerly mayor of Rockport Mr. FOGLIETIA. Mr. Speaker, I rise to stitutional dispensation. The results of this and Republican Party chairman for Spencer salute the people at the Philadelphia Naval 1983 referendum on the present constitu­ County, IN, was sentenced after pleading tion, in which an overwhelming majority of Base and their efforts on behalf of the Special whites voted for participation by and direct guilty in U.S. District Court to conspiracy to Olympics. representation of coloreds (people of mixed violate voting laws. Prior to pleading guilty, Mr. The workers, civilian and military, at the origin) and Asians in the South African Par­ Yearby admitted that he solicited political con­ Philadelphia Naval Base work hard every liament, and the results of the last two gen­ tributions for Republican vote-buying, referred single day. They strain to put the ships out on eral elections bear testimony to this. The candidates to party officials for vote-buying time and under budget. They literally rip apart mere fact that I could sit down with an Afri­ assistance, and tried to conceal payoffs aging aircraft carriers and create one that's can National Congress delegation in May during the Government's investigation of the virtually brandnew. testifies to the will of the South Africans to allegations. Mr. Yearby's sentencing culminat­ give peace a chance. With all that responsibility, it is hard to imag­ I believe that on the black side of politics ed a 3-year investigation into vote buying by ine that they would also spend time helping there is a growing acceptance of the govern­ Republican Party officials that resulted in the others. But that's what they've done. ment's integrity in negotiating a common conviction of 17 individuals, including two Recently, the Navy base staff helped greatly future. The time of violent confror~tation is former treasurers of the Spencer County Re- with the Philadelphia Special Olympics. These July 12, 1990 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 17343 Olympics have completed a successful year of Spanish and French missions of the Colonial 139-pound weight class against international athlete training at the naval base. Over 200 period through the 1970's. Father Buetow's contenders from Cuba and the Soviet Union. athletes participated in the bowling program work entitled, "The Catholic School: Its Roots, Coupled with his devotion to the sport of and 85 athletes participated in the swimming Its Identity and Future," is a powerful and en­ boxing, Mr. Lewis is enrolled full-time in the program. lightening theological, legal and political analy­ Sacramento Job Corps carpentry program. By offering training and assistance, the sis of the vital institution called the Catholic While studying to pass his GED, he receives naval base has helped the athletes reach their school. Together, these prodigious works are hands-on training in carpentry sponsored by highest goals, their greatest dreams of com­ pillars in the Catholic theology of education. the Home Builders Institute. petition. Father Beutow is well known for his intensi­ Mr. Speaker, Mark Lewis has shown to be And it doesn't stop there. The base will ty, wit, self-demanding nature, and complete an exemplary athlete and student. I commend continue these efforts during the 1990-91 loyalty and dedication to his friends and him for his dedication in his efforts to succeed school year. church. I know his friends at the university and as a student athlete. I ask that my colleagues Congratulations to the Navy base for this in Washington will feel a tremendous loss as join me in extending our best wishes to Mark heartwarming job. Father Buetow retires and changes venue. As as he competes in the 1990 Goodwill Games. he quoted in his recent book, "The Catholic School," "no theology of education is com­ IN TRIBUTE TO REV. HAROLD plete, it is ongoing." Undoubtedly, Father LT. GEN. GEORGE H. McKEE'S ANDREW BUETOW Buetow will selflessly continue offering pro­ RETIREMENT AS GOVERNOR found reflections and wisdom on the Catholic OF THE U.S. SOLDIERS' AND HON.THOMASJ.MANTON theology of education, regardless of his situs. AIRMEN'S HOME OF NEW YORK Mr. Speaker, to his university, to his coun­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES try, and to his church, Father Harold Andrew HON. SILVIO 0. CONTE Thursday, July 12, 1990 Buetow's faith-filled and tireless work has OF MASSACHUSETTS been of singular benefit. Father Buetow has IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Mr. MANTON. Mr. Speaker, I am honored to taken to heart the words Pope Leo XIII spoke Thursday, July 12, 1990 take this opportunity to bring to my col­ on January 10, 1890: leagues' attention the accomplishments of the Where the right education of youth is Mr. CONTE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to Reverend Harold Andrew Buetow, an out­ concerned, no amount of trouble or labor honor Lt. Gen. George H. McKee, governor of standing citizen who is retiring after many, can be undertaken how great soever, but the U.S. Soldiers' and Airmen's Home. Gener­ many years of service to his community and that even greater still may not be called for. al McKee has served as governor since No­ the Catholic church. Father Buetow has Mr. Speaker, I am the product of a Catholic vember 1, 1978. He is stepping down from achieved renown not only as a Roman Catho­ education and, like Father Buetow, a native that post effective July 13, 1990. lic priest, but also as philosopher, attorney, New Yorker. Therefore, I speak from the heart I am taking this opportunity to recognize doctor, award-winning author, and professor when I say I wish him well on his return to General McKee for his outstanding service to of education. It is in his active role as a teach­ Brooklyn and whatever undertakings lie ahead this country both as a military leader and er at the Catholic University of America, locat­ for him. USSAH governor. ed here in the Nation's Capital, that Father General George McKee, U.S. Air Force (re­ Buetow has achieved national acclaim as the tired), contributed 34 years and 4 months of preeminent scholar on Catholic education in TRIBUTE TO MARK LEWIS active military service to his country as an en­ the United States. listed man, noncommissioned officer, commis­ Father Beutow has contributed significantly HON. ROBERT T. MATSUI sioned pilot, and a succession of increasingly to the education of youth, both at the Catholic OF CALIFORNIA responsible command assignments. University and nationwide, through his prodi­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES After a brief retirement in Florida, General gious research, writing and personal involve­ McKee was appointed governor of USSAH by ment. He has always been first and foremost Thursday, July 12, 1990 President Carter, on November 1, 1978. Since a priest. Father Buetow's faith-filled life has Mr. MATSUI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to then, General McKee has been responsible and continues to influence all of those with pay tribute to an outstanding individual from for the daily lives, well being, and care of the whom he has had the pleasure to come into my congressional district who truly deserves 2,000 distinguished veterans of career Army contact. to be recognized for his dedication and and Air Force service which entitled them to Mr. Speaker, Father Buetow has always achievement as a student and an athlete. On home membership. dedicated his boundless energies and talents July 21, 1990, Mark Lewis will be representing Since becoming USSAH governor, General to bringing the Gospel message to young the United States in the Goodwill Games in McKee's accomplishments have been most people. In 1961, he published the book enti­ Seattle. It is indeed an honor to share with noteworthy. Let me highlight just a few of his tled, "Joy to My Youth." This book is an ac­ you and my colleagues the inspiring story of contributions. He articulated within the Federal cessible religious guide for Catholic youth. this dedicated individual. Government the urgent need to restore the vi­ Fundamental to Father Buetow's teaching is Mr. Lewis has spent much of his life aspir­ ability of the USSAH trust fund, the home's the need for collaboration between students, ing to be a contender for the world champion­ sole source of financial support. As a result of parents, Catholic schools, and its teachers, ship in boxing. At the age of 12, he started General McKee's tireless efforts, the Con­ priests, religious and lay pepole in the forma­ boxing in a Plainfield, NJ, workout gymnasium. gress enacted legislation increasing the trust tion of young people as good Christians. As In 1982, when he was living in Merced, CA, fund's income, assuring both its ability to sup­ Daniel Webester said, "Whatever makes men Mark joined a local gym, and later became as­ port major capital improvements and its viabili­ good Christians, makes them good citizens." sociated with the Merced Boxing Club. In ty in future decades. Over the years, Father Buetow has been ac­ 1987, he went to train at the Sacramento General McKee carefully managed USSAH tively involved in the making of good citizens. Police Athletic League Gym under PAL's Di­ resources during his first several years of dan­ Mr. Speaker, Father Buetow has tirelessly rector of Boxing, Harry "Pop" Wilson. It was gerously low financial support in order to explored the historical and present relation­ here that he fine-tuned his skills to the point renew long-deferred maintenance programs ship between Government schools and Catho­ where he upset Nevada State Champion Pat­ and equipment replacement among home ac­ lic schools; between the first amendment rick Briseno for the national title at the U.S. tivities, and to begin initial progress on facility rights of free exercise of religion and the es­ Amateur Boxing Tournament in Miami, FL. restoration and improvement. tablishment clause, and the balance between Then on June 8, 1990, he defeated U.S. General McKee's improvement efforts have the two. As the leading scholar on Catholic Boxing Championship title holder Steve John­ greatly increased the morale and satisfaction education in the United States, Father Bue­ son from Denver in a 4 to 1 decision at the of the USSAH membership. His improvements tow's seminal work, "Of Singular Benefit: The Las Vegas Goodwill Games "Box-Off." This have ranged from the removal of traditional U.S. Story of Catholic Education," chronicles enabled him to represent the United States at but onerous military terminology, procedures, the history of Catholic education from the the 1990 Goodwill Games to compete in the and inspections, to the provision of extensive 17344 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS July 12, 1990 member services and facilities, such as a con­ SALUTING THE "PELICAN MAN" joining with business, media, government, fortable member lounge, a guest house, an education, and grassroots organizations to de­ all-weather passageway between dormitories, HON. PORTER J. GOSS velop an effective and comprehensive strate­ and a new self-help automotive craft shop for OF FLORIDA gy that encompasses public awareness, pre­ members. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES vention, early identification, treatment, relapse With congressional backing, the home's prevention, and aftercare. Thursday, July 12, 1990 central dormitory has been centrally air-condi­ Through this program, the entire community tioned and renovated. Construction of a Mr. GOSS. Mr. Speaker, I am delighted of the greater Santa Barbara area will be in­ modern 200-bed medical facility is underway today to recognize a remarkable man whose volved in fighting back against drugs. Sched­ for completion by spring 1992, which will pro­ dedicated and commitment to caring for our uled town meetings with the fight back pro­ vide intermediate nursing and long-term skilled wildlife has made him something of an institu­ gram directors will give every member of the tion in southwest Florida. community the chance to monitor success care for the home's aged veterans. Mr. Dale Shields, a longtime Sarasota, FL, and make suggestions during the project. General McKee implemented modern man­ resident, has received some much-deserved Working together on the fight back program, agement systems throughout the home, from recognition recently-recognition from the the community of Santa Barbara will gather word processing and ADP systems to highly highest office in the land. On July 2, President input, identify weaknesses, and build on efficient logistical and management/ control Bush named Mr. Shields-affectionately strengths. systems. known as the "Pelican Man"-the 184th daily Santa Barbara certainly does not have the In addition to governor, General McKee also point of light, saluting his admirable efforts to same high frequency of durg use as is found served as president of the USSAH board of rescue and rehabilitate injured wildlife. in other, bigger metropolitan areas. However, I commissioners, helping to guide the board Today, the Pelican Man operates a bird believe that wherever gang members hang and the Secretaries of the Army and the Air sanctuary that he founded on City Island, a around school playgrounds, there is a gang Force in their effective stewardship, guidance, refuge where sick and injured animals can re­ problem, and wherever drugs are sold or and oversight of home affairs. cuperate while their human neighbors get a used, there is a drug problem. And there cer­ General McKee has greatly improved and chance to get to know them. It's a place tainly is a serious drug problem that must be fostered the home's close working relationship where people and wildlife live in harmony, re­ acknowledged, not denied, and strongly, inno­ with Army, Air Force, Congress, and other specting and enriching one another. There are vatively, and comprehensively dealt with. I am Federal agencies. By his leadership, General hundreds of volunteers who work with Mr. thankful to the Robert Wood Foundation for McKee has inspired the personal esteem and Shields, rescuing birds and other animals, giving Santa Barbara the opportunity to attack trust of congressional leaders, committee bringing them to the sanctuary and nurturing its drug and alcohol problem head on and pre­ members, and staff. them back to health. vent a middle-sized community from becoming The USSAH work force has improved be­ All of this began 1O years ago, when a a major-sized drug problem I hope that my cause of the General's diligent efforts. He im­ wounded pelican had the great fortune of find­ colleague will recognize Santa Barbara as a proved the geriatric and gerontological spe­ ing a friend in Dale Shields. community that has decided to fight back and cialties at King Health Center by: expanding Since then countless animals, and many of applaud their efforts. medical staff; applying staff recruitment quality us, have been touched by this kind and caring man, whose efforts have saved animal's lives standards; and participating with geriatric pro­ and broadened public concern for preserving ON THE VISIT OF KOREAN grams of George Washington University's PARLIAMENTARIANS the wild. School of Medicine and other institutions. The President's Point of Light Program is General McKee significantly raised stand­ designed to highlight individuals for their vol­ HON. FRANK J. GUARINI ards for the overall care at the home through unteer efforts on behalf of others. Certainly, OF NEW JERSEY innovative efforts such as the King Health as a newspaper in Sarasota put it, "Dale IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Center outreach facilities in dormitories; ex­ Shields is a shining example of what President Thursday, July 12, 1990 pansion of the mental health and alcoholic Bush meant when he referred to community treatment programs; sanitation inspections, volunteers as one thousand points of light." Mr. GUARINI. Mr. Speaker, earlier this monitoring of sanitation maintenance, and Southwest Florida is proud of Dale month I had the pleasure of hosting a group insect and rodent control; and the innovative Shields-and so am I. of distinguished Korean parliamentarians at a 1988 Flu Fighter Program. meeting of the Democratic Task Force on General McKee's personal inspiration and Trade. The group included Hon. Woong-Bae guidance resulted in strengthening the home's SANTA BARBARA FIGHTS BACK Aha, Hon. Byung-Tai Hwang, Hon. Seung-Soo religious activities to support the member­ Han, Hon. Joon-Sang Yoo, Hon. Kyung-Mok ship's spiritual needs. HON. ROBERT J. LAGOMARSINO Cho, and Hon. Sang-Mok Suh. This meeting Under General McKee's stewardship, the OF CALIFORNIA was one of a number of meetings with a preservation and enhancement of the home's IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES broad range of Members of the U.S. Congress grounds, consisting of more than 300 acres, and administration officials to establish a Thursday, July 12, 1990 dialog and exchange views on a variety of has been assured. Mr. LAGOMARSINO. Mr. Speaker, I proudly economic and trade issues. Having been appointed to four successive rise to recognize the efforts of a city that has A dialog between the United States and . 3-year terms as the home's 24th governor, refused to be beaten by drug and alcohol Korea is more important now than ever. Our General McKee is stepping down, effective problems. The citizens of Santa Barbara, CA, relationship with Korea has always been July 13, 1990, to a richly deserved retirement have decided to fight back against drug and strong and continues to grow. Korea is the with Mrs. McKee in Lakeland, FL. His years of alcohol problems in the community, and I sixth largest export market for the United dedicated leadership and caring advocacy would like to share their vision with my col­ States. In 1989, United States exports to with the U.S. Soldiers' and Airmen's Home leagues in the House. Korea totaled $13.5 billion. During the same have been recognized by the Department of With help through grant funding from the year, Korean exports to the United States to­ the Army Outstanding Civilian Service Medal, Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, the com­ talled $19.7 billion. The United States is in 1983; the Department of the Air Force munity of Santa Barbara has embarked on a Korea's first largest export market. Because of Decoration for Exceptional Civilian Service, in 2-year planning and development period that, the United States has a sizeable trade 1988; and the Secretary of Defense Medal for during which they will finalize a comprehen­ deficit with Korea. However, the Korean Gov­ Outstanding Public Service, in 1990. sive demand reduction strategy. One of the ernment has taken a number of important I am pleased to ask my colleagues here in greatest strengths of Santa Barbara's plan is steps to liberalize international trade. For ex­ Congress to salute Lt. Gen. George H. McKee the unprecedented levels of cooperation and ample, they have reduced tariffs and import li­ for a job well done. He will be missed, but his commitment from all sectors of the communi­ censing restrictions on agricultural and manu­ contributions will outlast us all. ty. The medical and health care community is factured products, and revised unfair stand- July 12, 1990 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 17345 ards, testing and certification procedures. The TRIBUTE TO HELEN CASTELLINI family, her community, her State and her Government has also taken important steps to Nation. I am proud to know her. improve the protection of intellectual property HON. CLYDE C. HOLLOWAY rights, and last week Korea applied to joined the GA TI Government Procurement code. OF LOUISIANA HOSPICE CARE LEGISLATION These measures helped reduce the 1989 defi­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES cit by $2.6 billion, but they must do more. Thursday, July 12, 1990 HON. SAM GEJDENSON These actions by the Government of Korea OF CONNECTICUT demonstrate their strong understanding of Mr. HOLLOWAY. Mr. Speaker, I pay tribute IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES today to a distinguished American, a woman United States expectations regarding trade lib­ Thursday, July 12, 1990 eralization. For these reasons, Korea was not who throughout her lifetime has brought credit listed as a super 301 country and was re­ upon herself, her family, her community and Mr. GEJDENSON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today moved from the priority watch list for intellec­ her State. to introduce a piece of legislation that would tual property rights. Mr. Speaker, Helen Olivier Castellini is a create a new reimbursement rate for hospice At the same time, however, our relationship gracious lady, an attorney, public defender, organizations so that they may provide respite with Korea is not free from friction or misun­ former educator and social worker whose care in a patient's home. Inpatient respite derstanding. Recent newspaper articles re­ skills and ability are well known to all those care consists of temporary, short-term, day­ ported efforts within Korea to dampen privileged to know her. time or overnight relief aid which is provided demand and prevent the importation of luxury Throughout her adult life, Mrs. Castellini has so that family members or primary care givers items. This anti-import sentiment aroused con­ used her considerable talents to serve others. may have a few hours or days of rest from the cern among Members of Congress that it A former teacher at the Academy of the stress of caring for the patient. would continue as long as there is a slow­ Sacred Heart in Grand Coteau, LA, Mrs. Cas­ As you know, hospice programs were first down in South Korea's economic growth and tellini left that field to enter social work. She developed in my home State of Connecticut. a reversal of its balance of payments position. served the Louisiana Department of Health Congress then initiated hospice demonstration This problem indicates the critical importance and Human Resources with great distinction programs, in 1982, in order to study the suit­ of maintaining an ongoing dialogue between for some 14 years. Her dedication to excel­ ability of hospice care. Medicare coverage of our two legislative bodies. lence was formally recognized in 1980 when the hospice benefit was fully mandated in The United States has a strong commitment she was named our State's "Child Abuse 1986, so that individuals who are beyond the to a secure, democratic and economically vi­ Worker of the Year." hope of a medical cure can opt for a comfort­ brant Korea. The United States and Korea Yet, Mrs. Castellini did not stop there. At able death in a familiar setting. Pain relief and have a mutual interest in promoting a freer, age 49, when most people start to reflect on emotional support are provided by health pro­ more harmonious system of international the accomplishments of a career, Helen Cas­ fessionals in the home setting. Family support trade. The visit of the Korean parliamentarians tellini-notwithstanding ill health-sought, is an important component of hospice care. and our forthright discussions indicate that we found, and conquered another formidable Currently, part A beneficiaries may elect to have many issues of mutual concern and that career challenge. receive hospice care in lieu of most other our relationship is deep and close. As long as Mr. Speaker, Helen Castellini commuted Medicare benefits for up to two periods of 90 there is a willingness to work with the U.S. 110 miles daily, from Opelousas to Baton days each, a subsequent period of 30 days, Congress and the administration to resolve Rouge, LA, and back, and successfully com­ and an additional extension period if elected. international problems, the future of our rela­ pleted Southern University Law School in 3 The Health Care Financing Administration im­ tionship will remain bright. years. Subsequently, she passed the Louisi­ plemented a prospective payment methodolo­ ana State Bar Examination. Mrs. Castellini did gy for hospice care. Under this methodology, THE DOUBLE HULL PROVISION all this despite a serious kidney disorder with hospices are paid one of four predetermined which she lives and which has almost killed rates for each day a Medicare beneficiary is her. under the care of hospice. Currently, a hos­ HON. TED WEISS Today, Helen Castellini undergoes kidney pice can opt under one of the established re­ OF NEW YORK dialysis treatment three times weekly. During imbursement rates to put an individual in a IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the last several months, medical problems re­ hospital or hospice facility in order to give the Thursday, July 12, 1990 lated to her condition very nearly took her life. family a period of rest, or respite. Mr. WEISS. Mr. Speaker, 1 million gallons Within days of her release from the hospital, Mr. Speaker, hospice caregivers located in of oil have been spilled in the New York Mrs. Castellini returned to her private law Connecticut indicate that my legislation would Harbor area this year alone. Congress has a practice and her position at Opelousas City give hospices a new, vitally important option chance to help prevent such spills with the oil­ Court where as an attorney for the Indigent of care. Currently, many families raise strong spill bill. Defender Program, she represents several objections to the idea of moving a family But the conferees who are meeting today dozen clients every day. member from his/her home to a hospital or are not debating ways to prevent such spills. Several weeks ago, Helen Castellini faced hospice facility. Oftentimes, these individuals No, they are discussing ways to water down yet more serious medical problems. An acci­ resist until the time when it becomes impossi­ its provisions, particularly the double hull re­ dent left her hospitalized again-this time with ble for that patient to receive care in the quirement. a badly fractured leg and broken clavicle. home, either family members become too ex­ Why? In a strong show of support, the Today she is back at work, in a wheelchair for hausted, or are not providing the proper level House voted 376 to 37 on February 7 to in­ now. She has triumphed again. of care to the patient. Many times it becomes struct the conferees to include the double hull Mr. Speaker, Helen Castellini's story is a re­ necessary to move the individual to a hospital and double bottom requirement in the confer­ markable one. Yes, she was a committed and while there, utilize the general inpatient ence report. teacher of young people. Yes, she was an care reimbursement rate, at $337.20. If the conferees do not believe that such a outstanding social worker. Yes, she is an ex­ The new respite reimbursement rate would requirement is needed, they should come visit cellent attorney. But, her story represents be $90 for each 5-hour period of continuous the New York Harbor area. The environmental something else, something greater. Helen care-increased by $1 O for each additional damage from five oilspills this year is exten­ Castellini is a woman of character and cour­ hour of the period during which such care is sive. age and indomitable will. She has handled ad­ continuously provided-and is limited to a 40- Granted, the double hull provision is not a versity with grace, tenacity and wit. She is one hour total period of care. This legislation, for panacea for future oilspills. But it is a reasona­ of America's unsung heroes. Her story repre­ example, would provide a total of five night ble measure to limit the damage from those sents a triumph of the human spirit. shift periods of respite care, so that primary spills. Mr. Speaker, all of us can learn from Helen care givers can get a night's rest. If the conferees dilute the double hull re­ Castellini, her trials, misfortune, successes In fiscal year 1989, the total cost of the quirement, then they should at least give us and attitude toward each. It is an honor to Medicare hospice benefit was close to $211 scrub brushes to clean our shores. relate her story today. She is a credit to her million. The creation of a new reimbursement 17346 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS July 12, 1990 rate would give hospice health care provide:s a full accounting of those who have sacrificed DIMITRIOS I VISITS THE the flexibility to provide respite care for family so much for our country. UNITED STATES care givers, and thus avoid using the more costly hospital reimbursement rate. The added HON. DAVID E. BONIOR cost of the new rate is estimated to be, at most, $15 million a year. The cost of this ben­ OF MICHIGAN A TRIBUTE TO THE HUDSON IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES efit will be offset by future savings that are as RIVER of yet undetermined. Thursday, July 12, 1990 Home respite care could be the linchpin Mr. BONIOR. Mr. Speaker, I'd like to take that keeps a family strong, so that they can this opportunity to extend my warmest greet­ provide comfort and care for the dying individ­ HON. HAMILTON FISH, JR. ings to Dimitrios I, the ecumenical patriarch of ual, together with hospice care providers. A OF NEW YORK Constantinople during his historic visit to the new respite care rate which would keep a ter­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES United States. Dimitrios I is the spiritual leader minally ill patient in a bed in his/her home, of over 250 million Orthodox Christians includ­ Thursday, July 12, 1990 rather than in the sterile setting of a hospital ing the Albanian, Bulgarian, Greek, Polish, room, a necessary and humane solution. Mr. FISH. Mr. Speaker, I wish to bring to the Russian, Romanian and Ukrainian Orthodox I urge my colleagues to join me in support attention of my colleagues and the American churches. His trip represents the first time an of this important legislation. people a poem written by one of my constitu­ ecumenical patriarch has visited the United ents, Gerald M. Delaney. This poem reflects States. the strong feeling which dwell in the hearts of Dimitrios I is truly a man of peace who will many people about our beautiful Hudson play an important role in the spiritual renewal River. Mr. Delaney would like to remind the of Eastern Europe. His visit here will greatly IN SUPPORT OF HOUSE CON­ citizens of this country of the important role enhance understanding between the East and CURRENT RESOLUTION 291- West during this era of change. Many resi­ REGARDING POW'S AND MIA'S this river plays in our heritage and in our ap­ preciation of nature's beauty. We must all do dents of Michigan's 12th District and the Met­ our part to stop the pollution and abuse of the ropolitan Detroit area, including myself, can HON. DAN SCHAEFER Hudson River and work to maintain its promi­ trace their ancestry back to Eastern Europe. On their behalf, I'd like to welcome Dimitrios I nent and majestic shores. OF COLORADO to the United States. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ROLL ON " OL" RIVER Oh, mighty old river, with mountains so Thursday, July 12, 1990 high, SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSET Mr. SCHAEFER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in Gracing your shores, rising up to the sky. RECOVERY ACT support of House Concurrent Resolution 291. Through time thats immortal, you keep This important legislation reiterates our sup­ rolling on, HON. PAUL E. KANJORSKI port for efforts to fully account for our missing Down this beautiful valley, and far beyond. OF PENNSYLVANIA American servicemen and prisoners of war in Like the ages of time, you will silently flow, Southeast Asia. Never retreating from where you must go. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES My colleague and the sponsor of this meas­ Those gentle white tips, on top of your Thursday, July 12, 1990 waves, ure, Congressman HANK BROWN, is to be Mr. KANJORSKI. Mr. Speaker, with 21,000 highly commended for his work on this issue. And like time, that is endless, on warm summer days. referrals from the financial regulatory agencies He has been a tireless supporter of responsi­ gathering dust at the Justice Department it is As you flow through the valleys, however so ble efforts to ensure a full accounting of our clear that even with the additional tools and · POW's and missing in Indochina. Unfortunate­ small, Your silent beauty, brings joy to us all. resources the Congress is giving the Justice ly, this fight has not been an easy one. With a wave of his hand, God brought you Department, it will be unable to keep up with And this fight is not limited to our missing in to life, the flow of cases. Asia. There are still over 78,000 Americans And he made a great river, that no other, is We need to bring additional resources to unaccounted for from World War II. From the like. work to recover the billions we are spending Korean conflict, over 8,000 Americans are still "Roll on old Hudson, Roll on and on, to pay our obligations to depositors at failed unaccounted for. Add these to the 2,302 miss­ To fantasy seas, and far beyond. savings and loans. ing from Indochina, and we clearly have a Your graceful mountains rising high, That is why I have introduced H.R. 5247, problem of significant proportions on our Could tell great tales, of days gone bye." the Savings and Loan Asset Recovery Act, to hands. We need to have a full accounting of Your moonlight nights, and sunny days, put the resources of the private sector to work these personnel. It needs to be a i1igh priority. Are romantic times, that pass our way. to ensure that those whose fraud and mis­ And we need to have a government willing to These moments of time, worth their weight management created this mess, help to pay fully disclose information which would be of in gold, for it. help in tracking down our missing and impris­ , Are often ours, to have and to hold. We cannot in good conscience ask Ameri­ oned. From shoreline to shoreline, you twist and can taxpayers to spend a single dime on the Another critical point, and one that is often you bend, S&L problem unless we can assure them that overlooked, is the importance these efforts Rolling down to the sea, where there is every possible effort is made to make the will have for future servicemen. Even with the never an end. guilty pay for their mistakes. You know no todays and you know no to­ bright future our world now sees with the tri­ morrows, Mr. Speaker, as far back as the Civil War, umph of freedom and liberty, the dark possi­ And you can take away life, and never show the U.S. Government has enlisted the help of bility remains that our sons and daughters sorrow. private citizens to recover funds fraudulently may become prisoners of war in some future When twilight falls, under stars above, obtained from the Federal Government. Most conflict. Our policies today will shape the poli­ We'll look deep in our hearts and dream of recently this authority has been used under cies of tomorrow, and if we pledge ourselves love. the False Claims Act to combat fraud in de­ to have full accounting in future wars, we For sunshine will follow, and its shadows fense procurement. should start with a sincere and unbridled effort will blend, My bill, H.R. 5247, amends the President's to account for our missing from past wars. Into a quiet peace, at the old rivers end. S&L bailout bill by allowing private citizens to This resolution is an important milestone in "Roll on Old Hudson, roll on and on, file False Claims Act civil suits on behalf of voicing our support for these efforts. It also · To fantasy sea, and far beyond. themselves and the U.S. Government to re­ respresents a challenge to our Nation, and Your graceful mountains, rising high, cover funds from those who have plundered embodies our hope that we can and will gain Could tell great tales, of days gone bye." our Nation's savings and loans. Similar legisla- July 12, 1990 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 17347 tion has been introduced in the Senate by parades in Winchester, VA. Out of 55 bands, My ancestors in this country burned their Senator HEINZ. Ygnacio Valley placed third and fourth in two nation's flag when their legislators passed Like the False Claims Act, the Savings and separate competitions. laws that took away rights they had h eld Loan Asset Recovery Act is carefully drafted The long hours of hard work the students for centuries. They loved their country, and and directors have devoted is certainly reflect­ their flag, the Union Jack, but were frus­ to ensure that we do not in any way limit the trated in their efforts to win those rights ability of the U.S. Government to file either ed in the band's winning record. The band re­ they believed belonged to free men. After a criminal or civil charges. ceived first place awards in every parade in long struggle against men who called them As with the existing False Claims Act, the which they marched in 1989, with one excep­ Rebels my ancestors wrote a Constitution Government has 60 days to review all private tion. In State competitions the band has fin­ that for ever-more would guarantee they civil suits and can opt to take them over. If the ished first in two of the last Walnut Festival would have the right to dissent in the most Government does not take over the suit, suc­ parades, the last four Antioch Band Reviews, vigorous manner when they disagreed with cessful plaintiffs receive between 25 and 30 two of the last three San Francisco Columbus their government. Even with the broad free­ percent of the funds recovered. if the Govern­ Day parades, and four of the last five Pacific doms listed in the original, the new states ment does take over the suit the original plain­ Grove Band Reviews. would not ratify the Constitution until the Ygnacio Valley High may be proud of its first ten amendments were added guaran­ tiff receives between 15 and 25 percent of the teeing more specifically their hard won free­ strong music department. In addition to the funds recovered-unless the suit is based on doms. As you know, these amendments are information discovered by the Government, in exceptional marching band, the wind ensem­ now called our Bill of Rights and contain which case the original plaintiff receives no ble and jazz ensemble consistently receive su­ the very heart of the individual freedoms more than 1O percent of the funds recovered. perior ratings in their competitions which in­ we have as citizens of this great country. This legislation enables us to marshal! the clude the California Music Educators Festi­ They made a new flag using colors that resources of the private sector to help recover vals. were in the old one, but the new flag was the billions of dollars we are spending to pay Mr. Speaker, I am very proud of the dedica­ different. It was, and is, a symbol of the tion these young performers have shown. most perfect form of government ever de­ off depositors at failed savings and loans. vised. This flag guarantees that each citizen Lawyers have taken cases on a contingen­ They can take great pride in their efforts and achievements. I would like to congratulate the can hold and express his own opinion about cy fee basis for years. Let us put them to his government, and if he can convince work for the U.S. taxpayer, on cases that the Ygnacio Valley High School Marching Band enough people of his views can modify the Justice Department does not have the time or for another successful year, and wish them government. But, these same ancestors were manpower to go after. Private civil actions can the best of luck this August in Eksjo, Sweden. wise enough to know that there would be resolve cases the Justice Department be­ times when the passions of the moment lieves are too small to be worth its time. They THE TRUE MEANING OF THE could cause a majority of the people to will also have the salutary effect of keeping modify their government in the heat of STARS AND STRIPES BY their anger so they made it difficult to the Justice Department's feet to the fire on GEORGE W. HAILS change the constitution. They also devised a larger S&L prosecutions. legislature that gave the senior members a Mr. Speaker, this legislation will not enable HON. JOHN EDWARD PORTER longer term in office so they could better us to recover the full cost of the savings and OF ILLINOIS withstand the cries of the angry people who loan mess. It will, however, enable us to re­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES might harm themselves in an attempt to cover substantial sums at no cost to U.S. tax­ limit others' freedoms. payers. Thursday, July 12, 1990 We are on the threshold of passing an I invite all my colleagues to join me in this Mr. PORTER. Mr. Speaker, during the heat amendment that would limit a most sacred bipartisan effort to reduce the cost of the sav­ of the debate over the antiflag burning right to dissent against our government. I personally despise those people who have ings and loan mess by cosponsoring H.R. amendment I received a letter from a constitu­ burned our flag, but I went to war to defend 5247 which I will offer as an amendment to ent of mine, Mr. George W. Hails of Arlington their right to do so. This is not some hypo­ H.R. 5050, the Financial Crimes Prosecution Heights, IL, that so captured the essence of thetical right that protects us against some and Recovery Act of 1990. the flag issue that I am compelled to share it hypothetical fear. Anyone who has seen the with my colleagues. I have received hundreds angry citizens of Eastern Europe in the last of letters opposing a flag amendment from nine months has seen people cutting the YGNACIO VALLEY HIGH GOES people in my district, some cogent, many hammer and sickle out of their country's TO SWEDEN heartfelt, but none was as moving as Mr. flag as they railed against a government of Hail's defense of the Bill of Rights and protec­ old men calling them hooligans. God help HON. GEORGE MILLER tion of the freedom of expression for all, no us if we ever get to the point where large numbers of our citizens feel they have to OF CALIFORNIA matter how offensive. deface our flag in frustration with our gov­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES I commend this letter to your attention, and ernment. But God will really have to help I commend Mr. Hails for his patriotism and Thursday, July 12, 1990 us if our Constitution has been changed to true understanding of the meaning of liberty limit our rights to dissent. Mr. MILLER of California. Mr. Speaker, in and freedom: We have an unusual Constitution in its August 1990, the Ygnacio Valley High School JUNE 15, 1990. protection of people of minority views and Marching Band from Concord, CA, will be the DEAR REPRESENTATIVE PORTER: You may be beliefs. It protects a Democrat living in a sole representative from the United States at interested in my views on the proposed con­ town full of Republicans. It protects a Dis­ the Eksjo Tattoo in Eksjo, Sweden. This inter­ stitutional amendment proscribing burning senter from having to support the King's national competition will include bands from of our nation's flag. I was a young teenager Church. It protects the Pole from the Norway, England, Holland, Germany, Sweden, during World War II reading and listening German and the Irishman from the Eng­ Scotland, Finland, Latvia, and Estonia. I would to news dispatches from the Pacific, Afri­ lishman and vice-versa. It also is supposed can, and European theaters. I was horrified to protect the wacky, loudmouth, offensive, like to take a fe\'-: moments to highlight the at the misery wreaked by totalitarian gov­ jerk who may have political views I despise substantial achievements of the Ygnacio ernments on people both in, and outside, even though it infuriates me just to hear Valley High School Band. their own countries. him foam at the mouth. Old men, like me, In May 1989 the marching band was invited While still in my senior year of high are not tolerant of others ideas so we have to participate in the Victoria Day Parade in school my National Guard Division was acti­ to be restrained lest we hear a young hot­ Victoria, BC. Again, the band put on an out­ vated to furnish replacements for the war in head such as Patrick Henry and forbid him standing performance which led them to take Korea. I was assigned to the Second Infan­ to speak. third place out of 55 bands. Previous appear­ try Division during the battle for Bloody Congressman, my political views are prob­ Ridge and just before that of Heartbreak ably farther to the right than Attilla the ances by the Warrior band were in 1983 and Ridge. Having been immersed in, and wit­ Hun, but those First Ten Amendments do 1985. nessing, many acts of war, many courageous not need any tampering with. The people, In April 1987, the band was the only band and patriotic actions, often inspired by the including myself, angry at the current flag west of the Mississippi River to march in the sight of our flag I believe my views have burners will not be harmed by these actions. Shenandoah Valley Apple Blossom Festival some weight. If we erode our freedom to dissent we can be 17348 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS July 12, 1990 harmed greatly. Ask the people in Eastern ute to honor the wartime nurses of all allied gomery. Blacks with any problems, especially Europe and China. nations. with the law, knew that no hour was too late Respectively yours from a former infantry The organizers of the tribute rightly believe platoon sergeant and holder of the Combat for Mr. Nixon to come and give aid and com­ Infantryman's Badge. that the nurses who have cared for the fight­ fort. GEORGE W. HAILS. ing men of our Nation and the other nations of Because of E.D. Nixon, the Montgomery the world have never received the honor and bus boycott did not become an isolated pro­ respect they deserve from the public at large. test. Because of E.D. Nixon, Rosa Parks did RICHARD W. SHIPPER, SR. Far too few people know of the physical cour­ not become just another unknown foot soldier age and selflessness of the wartime nurses, in the civil rights movement. Because of E.D. HON. HOWARD WOLPE male and female, who have served in battle Nixon, Martin Luther King, Jr., was given the OF MICHIGAN since the Crimean War. opportunity to lead one of the most important America's wartime nurses have made the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES social and political movements of this century. highest sacrifices for their country and the sol­ After the arrest of Rosa Parks, E.D. Nixon Thursday, July 12, 1990 diers for whom they cared. Two hundred developed the strategy for the momentous Mr. WOLPE. Mr. Speaker, I want to pay trib­ American nurses were killed on the battle­ ute to a very special constituent of mine, Mr. fields of France in the First World War. Many Montgomery bus boycott and orchestrated its Richard W. Shipper, Sr., the fire chief for the of our nurses were wounded, often two or crucial early stages. This protest was the cat­ Comstock Township's north and central sta­ three times, but they continued to serve. alyst for the modern civil rights movement. It tions. On July 14, 1990, Richard will be hon­ Some were gassed and seriously injured in led to the transformation of American society. ored by his friends and colleagues as he re­ the first use of chemical warfare. E.D. Nixon recruited Dr. King, then a 26- tires from over three decades of distinguished Those nurses were honored at Arlington year-old minister who had recently moved to public service. Cemetery, but their monument has been ne­ Montgomery, to join the bus boycott protest. Richard began his career as a volunteer glected. Their sisters in the Second World He supplied Dr. King with his first major plat­ firefighter for the township of Comstock in War received even less attention and respect. form and the cause on which Dr. King built a March of 1952. He served his community in a Despite valorous service and incredible sacri­ distinguished career. number of capacities, including that of assist­ fice, including the Bataan Death March, no Mr. Nixon dedicated his life to the singularly ant fire chief at Comstock North Station, fire monument was erected to the nurses of the important cause of freedom. chief at Comstock North Station, and since Second World War, and the same fate befell He founded the Montgomery chapter of the 1988, fire chief of both Comstock North and the nurses in Korea and Vietnam. NAACP in 1928. Comstock Central Stations. It is fitting and long overdue that formal rec­ He organized the local chapter of the Broth­ Richard's contributions, however, have not ognition be given to the women and men who erhood of Sleeping Car Porters, the Nation's been limited to his exemplary service as a have volunteered to give medical care to our first successful black union, in 1930. firefighter. He has committed both time and soldiers in combat. It is only natural that it is He organized the first voter registration energy to a vast array of community and pro­ the veterans for whom the nurses cared who drive by blacks in the early 1940's. fessional organizations, including the Kalama­ have organized the tribute in Dearborn. He led attempts to integrate schools. in zoo County Firemens' Association, the Kala­ I hope all of my colleagues will let their Montgomery in 1954. mazoo County Fire Chiefs' Association, West­ local veterans groups and their local news If there had been no E.D. Nixon, Rosa ern Michigan State Fire Chiefs' Association, media know about this important event. For Parks may have had no one to call on that and the Comstock Jaycees. His leadership, more information, they can contact the chair­ fateful night in Montgomery. Without E.D. his drive, and his determination and commit­ man of the Veterans Tribute to Honor Wartime Nixon's determination and dedication, there ment have been inspirational, and all of Com­ Nurses, Richard Reichard, at 673 Patterson may never have been a Montgomery bus boy­ stock is in his debt. Ct., Inkster, Ml 48141. Mr. Reichard's tele­ cott. Mr. Speaker, over the years Richard Ship­ phone number is (313) 565-9378. Mr. Speaker, it is important for us to re­ per has distinguished himself as a dedicated member E.D. Nixon, an Amrican hero. Without public servant. The care and concern that him, how different our world might be. have always been present in his approach to TRIBUTE TO MR. EDGAR D. local problems have endeared him to those NIXON, ARCHITECT OF THE MONTGOMERY BUS BOYCOTT he has served. His integrity and his conscien­ A LESSON TO BE LEARNED tious approach to his duties as a firefighter AND CIVIL RIGHTS GIANT have earned him the respect and admiration of all who have been privileged to work with HON. JOHN LEWIS HON. WILLIS D. GRADISON, JR. him. I know my colleagues will want to join me OF GEORGIA OF OHIO in paying tribute to a person who personifies IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the very best in America's tradition of volun­ Thursday, July 12, 1990 teerism and community service. We congratu­ Thursday, July 12, 1990 late Richard Shipper on his well-earned retire­ Mr. LEWIS of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, it is with great personal pride that I bring to the at­ Mr. GRADISON. Mr. Speaker, I take this op­ ment, and we wish him and his family happi­ portunity to make an observation about the ness in the years ahead. tention of my colleagues the accomplishments of a great and courageous man, a man I budget deficit. knew, admired and loved-a man born 91 CBO has just released its latest report on TRIBUTE TO HONOR THE WAR­ years ago today-Mr. Edgar D. Nixon, of the economy and the budget. According to TIME NURSES OF ALL ALLIED Montgomery, AL. CBO, the baseline deficit for fiscal year 1991 NATIONS It has been said that real leaders are ordi­ is $232 billion. I simply wish to observe that nary people with extraordinary determinations. this is higher than the deficit was when we HON. WILLIAM D. FORD Those words certainly describe the life and passed Gramm-Rudman-Hollings, which as we know, guaranteed a balanced budget by 1991. OF MICHIGAN accomplishments of Mr. Edgar D. Nixon. E.D. By way of background, when we passed IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Nixon dedicated his life to the advancement of all people. GRH, we thought the deficit was $180 bil­ Thursday, July 12, 1990 On December 1, 1955, when Ms. Rosa lion-hence, 5 years of reduction at $36 billion Mr. FORD of Michigan. Mr. Speaker, I would Parks decided to take a seat in jail rather than per year. Not long thereafter, it was recog­ like to call the attention of my colleagues to a a seat in the back of a bus, she turned to E.D. nized that the deficit was more like $220 bil­ significant event that will take place in Sep­ Nixon for help. E.D. Nixon bailed her out of lion. Consequently, GRH was revised and ex­ tember this year. On September 13, 1O veter­ the Montgomery jail. tended. ans' organizations will join together for 4 days Mr. Nixon, you see, had long been a tower Perhaps there is a lesson here about formu­ in Dearborn, Ml, to host an international trib- of strength for the black community in Mont- la approaches to deficit reduction. July 12, 1990 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 17349 ART CONTEST WINNER maintain an exemplary composure when miss­ BETTIE CLEVELAND SALUTED ing a sure putt. Nevertheless, we have all de­ veloped a great love and respect for the man HON. DON SUNDQUIST who so many kids have called Coach. HON. BILL RICHARDSON OF TENNESSEE Thanks, "Coach," and congratulations. OF NEW MEXICO IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Thursday, July 12, 1990 THE SOVIET BLOCKADE OF Thursday, July 12, 1990 Mr. SUNDQUIST. Mr. Speaker, not long MEDICAL SUPPLIES TO LITH­ Mr. RICHARDSON. Mr. Speaker, It is my ago, I was pleased to bring to Washington the UANIA sad duty to inform my colleagues of the death young man who is the winner of the Congres­ of an outstanding New Mexican. Bettie Cleve­ sional Art Contest in my district, and to join land, who died in Farmington at the age of 55, many of my colleagues in saluting him and HON. RICHARD J. DURBIN was the first woman to manage a television other talented young artists from around the OF ILLINOIS station in New Mexico. She was also the first country. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES woman president of the New Mexico Broad­ The winner from my district is Shawn David­ casters' Association and of the Farmington son of Centerville, TN. He will be a senior this Thursday, July 12, 1990 Chamber of Commerce. fall at Hickman County High School. Mr. DURBIN. Mr. Speaker, I would like to A native of Arizona, Mrs. Cleveland began His winning artwork is an oil painting on add my support and voice my compassion for her career in broadcasting as a sales secre­ canvas, titled "Tennessee History" and de­ the people of Lithuania, who continue to tary at KOS-TV in Albuquerque. She moved picting various scenes from Tennessee's past. suffer under the iron hand of the Soviet Gov­ to Farmington as station manager of KOBF­ They are typical scenes, celebrating the lives ernment. TV in the early 1980s'. She was the mother of and times of the pioneers who settled the Vol­ While I welcomed President Gorbachev's two sons and was active at the station and in unteer State. The painting will be proudly dis­ July 2 announcement, that the economic numerous community activities until 1 week played here in the Capitol for the next year. blockade would be lifted and bilateral negotia­ before her death. Shawn Davidson represents the thousands tions would begin, since that time a trickle of To quote her good friend, Farmington real­ of young people whose artistic talent has oil has been the only tangible evidence of Mr. tor Claudine Riddle, "She was a great lady been encouraged and rewarded by the Con­ Gorbachev's promise. and a fine person." gressional Art Contest. Painting is something We all know of the economic hardships that Mr. Speaker, to the credit of many, women he enjoys. His winning painting, in fact, had have resulted from the Soviet economic in positions of power and authority are not as been done for a school project. Shawn, at the blockade. Of the 1.1 million registered em­ uncommon today as they once were. But we urging of his teacher, Ruth McFarland, en­ ployed individuals, over 45,000, are now out should not forget that it took great courage tered it in the contest. and determination for the first of them to aim Every young person who has the opportuni­ of work. The gross national product has de­ clined by 20 percent. And, inflation is currently for positions traditionally reserved for men. ty to enter gains something of value, namely, Bettie Cleveland was an inspiration to many the knowledge that we recognize their artistic estimated at 20 to 24 percent. While these figures reflect the overwhelm­ New Mexican women and I know my col­ talent and encourage them to develop it. leagues join with me today in saluting her. Shawn Davidson intends to put his ability to ing economic hardships faced by the entire work as he continues his education and seeks Lithuanian population, the greatest victims of this blockade have been those who are the a career. TRIBUTE most vulnerable: the young, the ill and the el­ TO FBI SPECIAL I join Shawn's parents, Bobby and Carolyn AGENT derly. In the 2% months since the blockade JOHN LAWRENCE Davidson, his teacher Ruth McFarland, and BAILEY the many others who take pride in his accom­ began, .5 percent of the required syringes, 117 plishment, and who find in Shawn a worthy of the required scalpels, 1O percent of the re­ representative of Tennessee's bright, creative quired sutures, and only 200 of the needed HON. JAMES H. BILBRA Y talent. 587 ,000 vials of insulin have been received by OF NEVADA Lithuanian hospitals. Antibiotics and sterilizing solutions are also in critically short supply. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES SALUTE TO RALPH PLUMB Hospitals have had no choice but to suspend Thursday, July 12, 1990 HON. RONALD K. MACHTLEY all nonessential surgery. Medical examina­ Mr. BILBRAY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to tions, injections, and hospitalization have been praise a man who rightfully deserves the OF RHODE ISLAND limited to the most critical cases. Dialysis notice of this great body. On June 25, 1990, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES treatment and pediatric care have been se­ FBI Special Agent John Lawrence Bailey was Thursday, July 12, 1990 verely cut back. These tragic conditions are killed in the line of duty trying to stop a bank Mr. MACHTLEY. Mr. Speaker, it is with further exacerbated by the lack of oil and gas­ robbery. great pleasure I rise today to salute Ralph oline which has cut back ambulance service As the suspect was leavig the bank, Agent Plumb for his years of dedicated and unselfish and the travel of medical personnel to outlying Bailey challenged him. When the suspect tried service to his community and fellow citizens. areas. to turn on the agent, Bailey fired a singl& shot As Ralph is rapidly approaching a milestone What does all this mean? It means that the and disarmed the robber. But the rob~er in his career and life, I find him deserving of child who has been diagnosed as diabetic is fought back, struggling with Bailey, and t 1e praise for his maturity in years and for his con­ unable to receive essential insulin injections. It agent went down. The suspect recovered I 1is tributions to various organizations throughout means that cancerous diseases will go un­ own weapon and fired three rounds. All of his community. Ralph has been a longtime checked as individuals are unable to obtain them struck the FBI agent. sponsor of local Little League teams in New­ preventive check-ups. It means that the ill and Minutes later, after toughing out an ambu­ port, RI, and has donated countless hours to elderly who live in remote areas are left unat­ lance ride to the hospital, Agent Bailey died helping the youth in his community. His devo­ tended. as a result of those wounds. Two suspects tion to little league is only exceeded by his It appalls me that the Soviet Government, have been arrested. passion for fast cars and racing. Truly, Ralph's one of the most powerful governments in the The people of Las Vegas have poured out love of life for one so old is a model for all world, feels so threatened by Lithuania's their hearts for this agent and his family. The approaching midlife to follows. His physique is quest for freedom that it has stooped to prey­ shock of this killing was felt throughout the a temple to the quality of food and nutrition ing on the young, the week and the ill. It is community. This is the first time in history that which he has consumed during his peak time that the United States, as the defenders an FBI agent has been killed in Las Vegas. years. of democracy and human rights, let the Soviet John Lawrence Bailey was born November Mr. Plumb is an inspiration to all who have Government know that this situation is intoler­ 17, 1942 in North Hampton, MA His mother ever hit a slice on the course. He is able to able. Hester and father Robeson had three girls, 17350 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS July 12, 1990 Fay, Katherine, Amanda and three boys, John the generous love of the people. For the first LONG ISLAND BUSINESSES HON­ and his twin brothers Matthew and Mark. time, Mr. Speaker, a patriarch of the Eastern ORED FOR TECHNOLOGICAL John served in Vietnam as a captain in the Orthodox Church has come to the United INNOVATION Marines. He received a Bronze Star. It was States. This remarkable event is being enthu­ after that service that he entered the FBI in siastically greeted by myself and the people of August of 1969. Three years later, he married the State of Maryland. This is also a special HON. GEORGE J. HOCHBRUECKNER the former Mary Beth Mundis in August of moment for my Orthodox Christian colleagues OF NEW YORK 1972. They have two daughters Megan Eliza­ in the House of Representatives, their fami­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES beth and Amanda Page. His service with the lies, and the whole Washington congregation. FBI first took the family to Louisville, KY, on to We all need to celebrate and welcome Pa­ Thursday, July 12, 1990 the Bureau's New York office and then to the triarch Demetrios as a penultimate example of Mr. HOCHBRUECKNER. Mr. Speaker, I rise FBl's language school here in Washigton, DC. the unity and spiritual strength residing in all today to ask my colleagues to join with me in John and his family were then transferred to the Orthodox Christian assemblies of Mary­ recognizing seven outstanding technical firms Tampa, FL. They were reassigned to Las land, the United States and the world. in my district, the First District of New York, Vegas in September in 1977. on Long Island. These businesses were This was a distinguished career Mr. Speak­ awarded grants through the Small Business er, John Bailey received five commendations REQUIRE DOUBLE HULLS IN OIL Innovation Research Program, established in for outstanding investigative efforts with the SPILL LIABILITY ACT 1982. SBIR funds research and development FBI. He knew about duty. That day in the in areas of interest to Government agencies. bank he did what he had been doing through­ HON. JAMES A. McDERMOTT Award winners demonstrate their state-of-the­ out his career; he stepped forward and did his OF WASHINGTON art technological knowledge through a three­ job. The community will miss him. His fellow phase program that includes research, proto­ FBI agents will remember him for the example IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES type development, and commercial deploy­ he set. We can only sincerely hope that his Thursday, July 12, 1990 ment in markets with substantial potential. wife and daughters can somehow cope with Mr. McDERMOTI. Mr. Speaker, the Exxon I am very pleased to recognize: ERG Sys­ this tremendous loss in knowing that this man tems, Inc., of St. James; Excel Technology, and his work will not be forgotten. That is why Valdez is back in business. Except it has a dif­ Inc., of Coram; lnno-Tech Enterprises, Inc., of I rise today. It is fitting that his life be recorded ferent name-now it is called the Exxon Medi­ Ronkonkoma; LNR Communications, Inc., of in this permanent RECORD of Congress. terranean. One thing ·that has not changed is the design of the tanker. The Exxon Corp. Hauppauge; MedFa Research Laboratories of spent $30 million to repair the gutted hull of Westhampton Beach; Moltech Corp. of Shore­ TRIBUTE TO HIS HOLINESS the Valdez. In total, Exxon has spent over $2 ham; and National Hybrid, Inc., of Ronkon­ DEMETRIOS I billion cleaning up its mess, but will not spend koma. Their awards for fiscal year 1989 total a few million dollars to prevent another one by $2, 126,341. These firms are leaders of the HON. C. THOMAS McMILLEN fitting the Valdez with a double hull. vigorous technical industry that exists on Long OF MARYLAND I want to make sure that Exxon, or any Island, an industry that has made consistent and significant contributions to the develop­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES other company, never sends another new or repaired oil tanker out to sea without a double ment of our Nation's technological base. Al­ Thursday, July 12, 1990 hull. The Alaska Oil Spill Commission studies though we sometimes neglect to call attention Mr. MCMILLEN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to this issue in depth, and here is their conclu­ to their achievements, it is, in fact, the work of pay tribute to His Holiness Demetrios I, arch­ sion: "no other single factor has as great an smaller corporations such as the seven I rec­ bishop of Constantinople and ecumenical pa­ effect on limiting oil spills as double hull tech­ ognize today that help maintain our technolog­ triarch of the Eastern Orthodox Church. Par­ nology." ical lead over foreign competitors. tiarch Demetrios visited the Capitol yesterday This body has debated this issue at length As a Member of Congress as well as some­ as part of a tour through the United States, and has voted overwhelmingly to require one with over 25 years of experience in aero­ linking the multitude of Orthodox Christian double hulls on tankers. I call upon the House space engineering, I enthusiastically applaud communities throughout this country with their conferees, when they meet with their Senate the Small Business Administration's program brethren world-wide. counterparts today, to insist upon our version for recognizing innovation in the technical in­ Orthodox Christians in Maryland and the of the bill, to require all tankers and barges dustry and, once again, I salute these seven rest of the United States are celebrating Patri­ traveling in U.S. waters to have double hulls businesses for their fine work. Long Island arch Demetrios's arrival with open hearts and within 15 years. and this Congress can be very proud of them.