December 13, 2001 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E2277 Mr. Speaker, for Congress to allow the lenge earn the Presidential Physical Fitness provide them with the security of the promise Basic Pilot Program to lapse following the hor- Award. Schools statewide are recognized by of Social Security. rific and unspeakable terrorist attacks of Sep- the number of students that have achieved It is also a scary prospect, Mr. Speaker, for tember 11, 2001, would demonstrate true neg- this distinction, and St. Camillus won over all the millions of Americans who are approach- ligence. More than ever, the U.S. must fully other category one schools in Kentucky. Fifty ing retirement. They have been paying into the enforce its immigration laws to protect its citi- percent of its students scored at or about the Social Security trust funds because they have zens from future attacks. In its capacity to 85th percentile. to, not because they believe in Social Secu- identify document fraud and illegal aliens, the Mr. Speaker, this in no small accomplish- rity. In fact, numerous studies have shown that Basic Pilot Program can indeed play a role in ment. It takes a lot of hard work and effort on more young Americans believe in UFOs than the fight against terrorism. the part of children today to reach a certain in their future Social Security checks. In conclusion, this Member encourages his level of fitness and the importance of fitness It is clear that Social Security in its current colleagues to vote for H.R. 3030. as a health benefit cannot be over-empha- form—the form it has had since the Great De- f sized. In announcing state champions, the pression—is unsustainable. If we are to keep president’s council noted that there is a ‘‘grow- the promise that so many seniors and working H.R. 3005, TRADE PROMOTION ing epidemic of physical inactivity among our Americans have relied upon for years, we AUTHORITY nation’s youth.’’ Many of our children are suf- must reform this program. There are many fering from obesity and other ailments as a re- possibilities for reform, including adding per- SPEECH OF sult of a lack of exercise. We must recognize sonal investment options. The President ap- HON. JACK QUINN that physical fitness, in addition to good pointed a commission of experts from busi- OF NEW YORK grades and scholastic achievement, is an ness, think tanks, and government to explore IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES equally important component of a good edu- these alternatives and to make recommenda- cation. tions to Congress for change. They are ex- Thursday, December 6, 2001 Mr. Speaker, it is fortunate that we, as a na- pected to vote on their final report today, and Mr. QUINN. Mr. Speaker, I would like to tion, can look to many role models for inspira- Congress should consider their recommenda- convey my opposition to H.R. 3005, the Trade tion and encouragement. Of course, we can tions with due deliberative speed. We must act Promotion Authority Act of 2001. Had I been find several in athletes, professional and ama- quickly, but more importantly, we must act present, I would have voted ‘‘no’’. teur, who have striven to achieve and over- right. American workers have felt the repercus- come what seem at the time impossible odds. But throughout our deliberations, Mr. Speak- sions of fast track authority since the passage I believe we can include the students of St. er, we must maintain our steadfastness to of NAFTA. Millions of American jobs have Camillus in that category as well. As category keep the promise of Social Security. We been lost since then. Over 20,000 workers in one state champion for the State of Kentucky, should not raise Social Security taxes and we New York State have lost their jobs since St. Camillus has proven itself a model school should not cut benefits. We must use the inno- 1994. My district in Buffalo, New York has and is deserving of our praise and recognition. vative spirit that is America’s hallmark to meet been hit particularly hard. The passage of TPA Again, I wish to salute the students of St. this challenge and find a way to strengthen will only exacerbate the dire situation the Camillus for this wonderftil achievement. and improve Social Security. working people of Western New York are fac- Thank you. Building upon the Social Security lock box ing. Hard working Americans need trade policy f legislation that this body has already ap- that will protect U.S. jobs and stimulate the proved, this resolution lays the groundwork for economy. This bill will not do that. KEEPING THE SOCIAL SECURITY our coming debate, reaffirming our commit- I voted against Fast Track in 1997 and PROMISE INITIATIVE ment to Social Security’s beneficiaries, in par- 1998. I have been clear in my opposition to ticular, the most vulnerable beneficiaries—the TPA in 2001. Unfortunately, I did not know this SPEECH OF low-income, the women, and the minorities. I bill would be brought to the floor during my HON. J. RANDY FORBES look forward to reviewing these issues with my absence. Although I did not have the oppor- OF VIRGINIA colleagues and developing a real solution to tunity to vote, I remain steadfastly opposed to IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES this challenge. this measure and assure you that had I been I urge all my colleagues to support H. Con. Tuesday, December 11, 2001 able-bodied at the time, my vote on H.R. 3005 Res. 282. would have been ‘‘no’’. Mr. FORBES. Mr. Speaker, I rise in strong f f support of H. Con. Res. 282, which reiterates Congress’ commitment to our seniors to keep PERSONAL EXPLANATION TRIBUTE TO ST. CAMILLUS the promise of Social Security. ACADEMY For years now, Congress and the public HON. JAMES H. MALONEY have known that Social Security would soon OF CONNECTICUT HON. HAROLD ROGERS be facing serious financial challenges due to IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF KENTUCKY shifting demographics. With the aging of the Wednesday, December 12, 2001 baby boom generation, the number of retiring IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Mr. MALONEY of Connecticut. Mr. Speaker, Americans receiving benefits is beginning to on Tuesday, December 11, 2001, I was de- Wednesday, December 12, 2001 overwhelm the number of working Americans tained and therefore missed rollcall votes Mr. ROGERS of Kentucky. Mr. Speaker, paying into the Social Security system. In ad- #483, #484, and #485. Had I been present, I today I want to recognize, and offer my con- dition, thanks to important medical advances would have voted ‘‘Aye’’ on rollcall #483, gratulations to, St. Camillus Academy of and healthy behavioral changes, Americans ‘‘Aye’’ on rollcall #484, and ‘‘Aye’’ on rollcall Corbin, Kentucky. This fall, the President’s are living longer. The result of these factors is #485. Council on Physical Fitness and Sports an- that beginning in 2016, Social Security pay- nounced the state champions of the Presi- ments will exceed worker contributions into the f dent’s Challenge program for the 2000-2001 trust funds. A PROCLAMATION HONORING school year. And, for the second consecutive This is a scary prospect for the millions of WWVA RADIO year, St. Camillus Academy has earned the Americans who receive Social Security bene- distinguished State Champion Award for cat- fits. Many of those individuals depend upon HON. ROBERT W. NEY egory one schools in Kentucky. I was exceed- their monthly Social Security checks to sur- OF OHIO ingly glad to learn of this award and want to vive. As we fight our global war on terrorism, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES take this time to recognize the students of St. we must not lose sight of the fact that terror Camillus for their outstanding achievement. can come in many forms. It is every bit as Wednesday, December 12, 2001 The President’s Challenge is a physical fit- frightening to an elderly man or woman that Mr. NEY. Mr. Speaker, Whereas, on De- ness program designed to test the fitness of the Social Security check might be late—and cember 13, 2001 WWVA Radio in Wheeling, public school children in several activities, in- far more real. Too many of these people are West Virginia celebrates its 75th anniversary; cluding sit-ups, pull-ups, and a long-distance living from one check to the next and bal- and, running. Students that score at the 85th per- ancing food against medicine. As their Rep- Whereas, WWVA Radio began with a 50 centile or above in all categories of the Chal- resentatives in Congress, we should at least watt transmitter in the home of John Stroebel

VerDate 112000 04:23 Dec 14, 2001 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00009 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A12DE8.041 pfrm02 PsN: E13PT1 E2278 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks December 13, 2001 and has now grown to a 50,000 watt trans- became CNO less than two years ago that he at USS Arizona where so many Sailors and mitter serving 18 states and six Canadian would soon lead our navy in a difficult conflict Marines are entombed. In this solemn memo- provinces; and, of uncertain length. However, he is the right rial, I am reminded of the words spoken dur- Whereas, in January 1933, WWVA made ing an earlier war, a terrible civil war. Presi- man for the job, and with his dedication and dent Lincoln said, ‘‘From these honored dead country music history when Jamboree went that of so many of his brave sailors and pilots, we take increased devotion to that cause for live on the air. It is the second oldest live radio we are certain to prevail in this war against which they gave the last full measure of de- broadcast; and, terror. votion.’’ Whereas, for the past 75 years, WWVA has Mr. Speaker, I am deeply grateful for Admi- Freedom—Government of the people, by received numerous awards and has brought ral Clark’s service to our country, and I ask the people, for the people—these are the country music, news, and talk radio to people unanimous consent that his Pearl Harbor Day most important treasures for those who live in the land of the free. across the nation: and, remarks be inserted into the RECORD. Freedom and democracy are an inherit- Whereas, from the Great Flood of 1936 to ADMIRAL VERN CLARK REMARKS ance, hard-won by past generations for us to continuous news coverage of the September Thank you Admiral Conway, Chairman enjoy. 11th terrorist attacks, WWVA takes pride in Young, Congressman Abercrombie, Congress- But freedom and democracy are also the serving the public and looks forward to the man Frelinghuysen, Secretary Higgins, Ad- unfinished work that is left for us to defend, next 75 years. miral Blair, Secretary Morales, flag and gen- to carry forward, and to hand down to future Therefore, I invite my colleagues to join with eral officers, distinguished guests, honored generations. Now we are at war with enemies me and the citizens of the United States in survivors of the attack on Pearl Harbor, fel- who hate freedom and democracy. They want low Sailors, ladies and gentlemen—Good a society of coercion. They want a political thanking and recognizing WWVA for its 75 order of force. Their brand of tyranny is will- years of commendable service. morning. Pearl Harbor is a special place to this Na- ing to resort to terror, and the slaughter of f tion and to the United States Navy. For 60 innocents. The Americans of 1941 answered the call. TRIBUTE TO HOLZ ELEMENTARY years now we have remembered this day. Our ships come and go, and every ship that Today, Americans are doing so again. It’s comes by this site renders honors to USS Ar- our turn. It is time for us to rededicate our HON. SHELLEY MOORE CAPITO izona, paying tribute to this ship and the lives to the cause of freedom, so that chil- dren in our nation and others will enjoy the OF WEST VIRGINIA Sailors our Nation lost that day. In the peaceful, quiet calm that enfolds fruits of freedom. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES this memorial this morning, it is difficult for We citizens of the United States have a Wednesday, December 12, 2001 me to imagine the shock, the chaos, the vio- profound responsibility to protect this Na- tion, the self-evident truths on which it was Mrs. CAPITO. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in lence, the death that gripped this beautiful harbor sixty years ago—and several wars founded and the Constitution under which it honor of Holz Elementary in recognition of ago. has flourished. In this mission, we act not their achievement as an ‘‘exemplary’’ school. Imagine the smoke, the flames, the shat- only for ourselves and our society, but in the Holz Elementary has been selected as one tering noises, the screaming bombs, the rush concert of many nations—including our now of the top 50 schools of West Virginia. ‘‘Exem- of torpedoes, the broken ships and planes, close ally, Japan, and the community of na- plary’’ status is based on Stanford Achieve- and our men running to their battle stations, tions that recognize the free world must stop running to fight, and broken lives. For most the threat posed by this recent version of ment Test results, attendance, drop out rates, terror. Together let us stay the course. and writing exam scores. of us, these things are simply beyond com- prehension. In 1941, the attack on Pearl Harbor was fol- I commend the leadership and faculty on Relatively few Americans today have come lowed by grim months of defeat and frustra- their dedication to the children that walk face-to-face with the horrors of war. A di- tion in the Pacific until the Battle of Mid- through their doors each day. They have set minishing number fought in the global war way in June 1942. It was more than three an incredible example for the other 817 that—for the United States—began here. tough years before victory was sealed on- schools in West Virginia. There are very few, indeed, who can say, ‘‘I board USS Missouri, moored just a few hun- I equally commend the students and parents was at Pearl Harbor.’’ Yet such men are dred yards away. among us here today, and they honor us with As with that struggle, this new war is like- of Holz Elementary for their commitment to a ly to be long and challenging. To win, we quality education and a bright future. their presence—the Pearl Harbor Survivors. By my best count there are 21 of you here must show the same dedication and fortitude Efforts to bring superior education to all of today—representing the hundreds who will that our forefathers displayed during the West Virginia and America are among our top be in Hawaii for this commemorative event. Second World War. I have every confidence priorities. Mr. Speaker, I urge my colleagues I want to thank you for coming. But even that we will do so. to join me in honoring Holz Elementary. more so, I want to thank you for your great On 11 September, your Navy and Marine Corps team was ready. Your Fleet was ready f service to our country. I want you to know that I am very proud to be part of a genera- to respond to the orders of the President and TRIBUTE TO ADMIRAL VERN tion that simply followed you. Collectively, the whole Congress. We were ready to fight CLARK we all salute you this morning. and we are winning today. Today’s young Americans, young Sailors, There are few phrases in the English lan- young Marines—along with their comrades HON. C.W. BILL YOUNG guage that evoke awe, that connote a truly in the Army, and Air Force and Coast special meaning. But, such is the case with OF FLORIDA Guard—they are as dedicated, as brave, and the phrase, ‘‘I was at Pearl Harbor.’’ as determined as their predecessors. They IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES There is no need for a survivor to say the are as equipped, with the example of for- Wednesday, December 12, 2001 date—it is branded forever in our national titude and determination that grew from memory. As our President at the time said, Pearl Harbor. They are motivated by your Mr. YOUNG of Florida. Mr. Speaker, I rise it is a date that ‘‘lives in infamy.’’ examples of service and heroism. They cher- today to remember the 60th anniversary of the For those of us who lived in the last half of ish the stories of the greatest generation. attack on Pearl Harbor. Memorably described the 20th Century, it is a date that stands out They, like you, are carrying the banner of by President Franklin Roosevelt as ‘‘a date in American history. it is unique. ‘‘Before freedom throughout this world. which will live in infamy,’’ Pearl Harbor Day Pearl Harbor’’ was quite literally a different Many of them are over there right now, has taken on added significance since Sep- era than ‘‘after Pearl Harbor.’’ Every Amer- afloat and ashore, taking the fight to our en- tember 11, when America was again ‘‘sud- ican learns the Pledge of Allegiance—every emies. Many are on watch elsewhere in other American is taught about George Wash- distant parts of the world. Many are getting denly and deliberately attacked.’’ ington—every American knows about Pearl ready to go, as their President asked them to Last week, I had the opportunity to partici- Harbor. What happened here profoundly al- do. These young people, of whom I am so pate in the 60th anniversary memorial services tered our national experience. It is part of proud, are all doing a magnificent job. at Pearl Harbor. Admiral Vern Clark, Chief of who we are as a people. With the steadfast support of the American Naval Operations for the Navy, gave a particu- This morning, we come to this place— people and our friends around the world, the larly moving speech at the USS Arizona Me- again. We gather to pay homage to the he- Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen, Marines and Coast morial in which he honored both the survivors roes of a war long over. As we come this Guardsmen of this generation will do their of that terrible day and those serving our time, we are at war again—our homeland at- part to win this war, to secure the blessings tacked. of liberty for ourselves and our children and country today around the world. As we pause to commemorate the bravery generations of Americans yet to come—just I have known Admiral Clark for many years, and sacrifices of these shipmates, we draw like you did. and his service in defense of freedom is ex- strength from the world-changing events of To the memory and legacy of those who emplary. He could not have known when he Sunday, December 7th, 1941—especially here made the ultimate sacrifice, to those resting

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