E PL UR UM IB N U U S Congressional Record United States of America PROCEEDINGS AND DEBATES OF THE 107th CONGRESS, FIRST SESSION

Vol. 147 WASHINGTON, THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 6, 2001 No. 115 House of Representatives The House met at 10 a.m. and was Also, we entreat You to please give Mr. FLETCHER. Mr. Speaker, I rise called to order by the Speaker pro tem- us Your dealing grace: wisdom for our today to thank a dear friend and class- pore (Mr. SHIMKUS). work, discernment for our decisions, mate, Reverend Roy Mays, for his f resources for our responsibilities, and beautifully insightful prayer opening joy for our journey. today’s session of the United States DESIGNATION OF THE SPEAKER In all these requests, Heavenly Fa- House of Representatives. PRO TEMPORE ther, we pray that Your will be done, The SPEAKER pro tempore laid be- Within the hallowed walls of this and we accept that Your grace is suffi- Chamber, my colleagues and I gather fore the House the following commu- cient. For thine is the kingdom and the nication from the Speaker: to attend to the business of this great power and the glory, forever and ever. Nation. Since the beginning of our de- WASHINGTON, DC, Amen. September 6, 2001. mocracy, we have begun each day’s f I hereby appoint the Honorable JOHN work petitioning our creator that we SHIMKUS to act as Speaker pro tempore on THE JOURNAL might know truth and have the wisdom this day. and understanding to rightfully fulfill The SPEAKER pro tempore. The J. DENNIS HASTERT, our duties. As Reverend Mays so elo- Chair has examined the Journal of the Speaker of the House of Representatives. quently stated in his prayer, our cre- last day’s proceedings and announces f ator grants us grace and strength suffi- to the House his approval thereof. cient for our duties. PRAYER Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Jour- The Reverend Roy Mays, III, South- nal stands approved. Reverend Mays continues to be a bea- land Christian Church, Lexington, Ken- f con for everyone who has crossed paths tucky, offered the following prayer: with him or who has made his ac- Dear Gracious Father, for years we PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE quaintance, including people in over 40 have sung ‘‘America, America, God The SPEAKER pro tempore. Will the States where Roy ministered as an shed his grace on thee,’’ and in this gentleman from Kentucky (Mr. evangelist, also among the students, prayer we affirm You have done it and FLETCHER) come forward and lead the faculty and administration whose lives we ask You to do it again. House in the Pledge of Allegiance. he has touched during 12 years of serv- As the Giver of grace, we need Your Mr. FLETCHER led the Pledge of Al- ice at Cincinnati Bible College and presence and assistance; Your good legiance as follows: Seminary. For the past 16 years, Rev- favor and great power. For whatever I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the erend Mays has blessed thousands situation we face today, show us that United States of America, and to the Repub- through the congregation at Your strength is sufficient. lic for which it stands, one nation under God, Lexington’s Southland Christian On the day following my diagnosis indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. Church as the senior executive asso- with myeloma cancer, You gave me an f ciate minister. insight for experiencing grace in the metaphor of a railroad track, one rail ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER Additionally, it is said that the char- represented healing and one rail sym- PRO TEMPORE acter of a person is reflected in the bolized dealing. I was invited to em- The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gen- countenance of one’s spouse and chil- dren so it is with Roy and his lovely brace Your grace and endure my race, tleman from Kentucky (Mr. FLETCHER) keeping both rails parallel or I would will be recognized for 1 minute. There wife of 28 years, Beth, and his two chil- wreck. Your part was to establish Your will be only one 1-minute until after dren, Amanda and Ryan, who reflect purpose and supply Your power. My the joint meeting of the House and the grace and peace engendered by mu- part was to pray and persevere. Senate. tual unconditional love. For all of the Members of this House f Even after being diagnosed with mul- and those they represent, we implore tiple myeloma cancer in 1999, Reverend You to please touch us with Your heal- WELCOMING THE REVEREND ROY Mays continues to touch the lives of ing grace, forgive us when we have for- H. MAYS III those around him, refusing to allow his gotten You, lift us up when we have let (Mr. FLETCHER asked and was given testimony to fade and his countenance You down, deliver help to those who permission to address the House for 1 to dim, even when struggling to over- are hurting, and provide peace for minute and to revise and extend his re- come persistently failing health. He those who are in pain. marks.) stands humbly but firm with God, and

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VerDate 31-AUG-2001 00:40 Sep 07, 2001 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A06SE7.000 pfrm01 PsN: H06PT1 H5410 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE September 6, 2001 with God’s help of peace and persever- The gentleman from Texas (Mr. The Senator from South Dakota (Mr. ance during the most trying times of ARMEY); DASCHLE); life. Through this example, countless The gentleman from Oklahoma (Mr. The Senator from Nevada (Mr. REID); others have received hope. WATTS); The Senator from Massachusetts (Mr. In this House, we pray alongside Rev- The gentleman from California (Mr. KERRY); erend Roy Mays that we might be COX); The Senator from West Virginia (Mr. touched with both our Father’s healing The gentleman from Illinois (Mr. ROCKEFELLER); grace and dealing grace. We are in- HYDE); The Senator from Washington (Mrs. spired by Reverend Mays’ unflagging The gentleman from North Carolina MURRAY); faith and his steadfast confidence in (Mr. BALLENGER); The Senator from Illinois (Mr. DUR- God’s plan for all. The gentleman from Arizona (Mr. BIN); Mr. Speaker, it is with deep apprecia- KOLBE); The Senator from California (Mrs. tion that I recognize Roy Mays, not The gentleman from California (Mr. BOXER); only for his service to us here today, DREIER); The Senator from Massachusetts (Mr. but also to countless others across our The gentlewoman from New Mexico KENNEDY); Nation. (Mrs. WILSON); The Senator from South Carolina f The gentleman from Texas (Mr. (Mr. HOLLINGS); BONILLA); The Senator from Delaware (Mr. ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER The gentleman from Texas (Mr. BAR- BIDEN); PRO TEMPORE TON); The Senator from Vermont (Mr. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The The gentleman from Utah (Mr. CAN- LEAHY); Chair desires to make an announce- NON); The Senator from Mississippi (Mr. ment. The gentleman from Missouri (Mr. LOTT); After consultation with the majority GEPHARDT); The Senator from Oklahoma (Mr. and minority leaders, and with their The gentleman from Michigan (Mr. NICKLES); consent and approval, the Chair an- BONIOR); The Senator from Texas (Mrs. nounces that during the joint meeting The gentleman from Texas (Mr. HUTCHISON); to hear an address by His Excellency FROST); The Senator from Idaho (Mr. CRAIG); Vicente Fox, only the doors imme- The gentleman from New Jersey (Mr. The Senator from Tennessee (Mr. diately opposite the Speaker and those MENENDEZ); FRIST); on his right and left will be open. The gentlewoman from Connecticut The Senator from New Mexico (Mr. No one will be allowed on the floor of (Ms. DELAURO); DOMENICI); the House who does not have the privi- The gentleman from Arizona (Mr. The Senator from North Carolina lege of the floor of the House. PASTOR); (Mr. HELMS); Due to the large attendance which is The gentleman from California (Mr. The Senator from Indiana (Mr. anticipated, the Chair feels that the LANTOS); LUGAR); rule regarding the privilege of the floor The gentlewoman from New York The Senator from Texas (Mr. must be strictly adhered to. (Mrs. LOWEY); GRAMM); and Children of Members will not be per- The gentleman from Texas (Mr. The Senator from Kansas (Mr. mitted on the floor, and the coopera- REYES); BROWNBACK). tion of all Members is requested. The gentlewoman from California The Assistant to the Sergeant at (Ms. ROYBAL-ALLARD); f Arms announced the Acting Dean of The gentleman from Texas (Mr. the Diplomatic Corps, the Honorable RECESS RODRIGUEZ); Jesse Bibiano Marehalau, Ambassador The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- The gentlewoman from California of Micronesia. ant to clause 12 of rule I, the Chair de- (Mrs. NAPOLITANO); The Acting Dean of the Diplomatic clares the House in recess subject to The gentleman from California (Mr. Corps entered the Hall of the House of the call of the Chair. BACA); Representatives and took the seat re- Accordingly (at 10 o’clock and 7 min- The gentleman from Texas (Mr. served for him. ORTIZ); utes a.m.), the House stood in recess b 1100 subject to the call of the Chair. The gentleman from New York (Mr. During the recess, beginning at about SERRANO); The Assistant to the Sergeant at 10:48 a.m. the following proceedings The gentleman from California (Mr. Arms announced the Cabinet of the were had: BECERRA); President of the United States. The gentleman from Illinois (Mr. The members of the Cabinet of the f GUTIERREZ); President of the United States entered b 1048 The gentleman from Guam (Mr. the Hall of the House of Representa- UNDERWOOD); tives and took the seats reserved for JOINT MEETING OF THE HOUSE The gentlewoman from New York AND SENATE TO HEAR AN AD- them in front of the Speaker’s rostrum. (Ms. VELA´ ZQUEZ); DRESS BY HIS EXCELLENCY The gentleman from Texas (Mr. b 1115 VICENTE FOX, PRESIDENT OF HINOJOSA); At 11 o’clock and 15 minutes a.m., THE UNITED MEXICAN STATES The gentlewoman from California the Assistant to the Sergeant at Arms The Speaker of the House presided. (Ms. SANCHEZ); announced the President of the United The Assistant to the Sergeant at The gentleman from Texas (Mr. GON- Mexican States, His Excellency Arms, Bill Sims, announced the Vice ZALEZ); Vicente Fox. President and Members of the U.S. The gentleman from Puerto Rico The President of the United Mexican Senate who entered the Hall of the (Mr. ACEVEDO-VILA´ ); and States, escorted by the committee of House of Representatives, the Vice The gentlewoman from California Senators and Representatives, entered President taking the chair at the right (Ms. SOLIS). the Hall of the House of Representa- of the Speaker, and the Members of the The VICE PRESIDENT. The Presi- tives, and stood at the Clerk’s desk. Senate the seats reserved for them. dent of the Senate, at the direction of [Applause, the Members rising.] The SPEAKER. The Chair appoints that body, appoints the following Sen- The SPEAKER. Members of the Con- as members of the committee on the ators as a committee on the part of the gress, it is my great privilege and I part of the House to escort His Excel- Senate to escort His Excellency deem it a high honor and a personal lency Vicente Fox, the President of the Vicente Fox, the President of the pleasure to present to you the Presi- United Mexican States, into the Cham- United Mexican States, into the House dent of the United Mexican States, His ber: Chamber: Excellency Vicente Fox.

VerDate 31-AUG-2001 23:22 Sep 06, 2001 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K06SE7.003 pfrm04 PsN: H06PT1 September 6, 2001 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H5411 [Applause, the Members rising.] wider and deeper forms of cooperation undertake to build a new partnership f and understanding. In this task, trust in North America. will be essential to achieve our goals. Take, for example, our common ADDRESS BY HIS EXCELLENCY We must, therefore, leave behind the struggle against the scourge of drugs. VICENTE FOX, PRESIDENT OF suspicion and indifference that have so It should be clear by now that no gov- THE UNITED MEXICAN STATES often in the past been the source of ernment, however powerful, will be (Portions of the following address misunderstandings between our two able to defeat on its own the forces of were delivered in Spanish, with a si- peoples, for it is only by engaging more transnational organized crime that lie multaneous translation in English.) fully as neighbors and partners that we behind drug trafficking. Intense co- President FOX. Thank you. The ap- can make a difference to our societies, operation is required to confront this plause in this room welcoming me has and we now have before us a historic threat, and trust is certainly a pre- been heard by 100 million Mexicans opportunity to achieve this end which requisite of cooperation. which, in the name of them, I thank all has proved so elusive in the past. This is why since I took office last of you for being so kind with us in We intend to be forthright in our year, Mexico has enhanced its coopera- Mexico. friendship and unwavering in our com- tion with U.S. authorities. We have ar- Honorable Members of the Congress mitment. For as Corinthians states so rested key drug kingpins and extra- of the United States of America, it is a simply and truly, it is required that dited drug traffickers wanted by the distinct honor for me to meet you here those who have been given a trust must United States Justice Department. in the oldest legislative assembly on prove faithful. The relationship be- However, much more needs to be the American continent, a Congress tween Mexico and the United States done. Trust will be crucial to enhance whose deliberations have such a strong has changed in one fundamental way. intelligence and information sharing influence not only on the history of True democracy in Mexico, for decades between both governments. We are this country, but of the entire world. an unfulfilled dream, is now a reality. committed to becoming a full partner This is an historic moment between As a result of last year’s vote, Mexico with the United States in the fight our two nations in which the govern- now has a legitimate and truly demo- against drugs. But trust requires that ments of Mexico and the United States cratic leadership. This has meant a one partner not be judged unilaterally have decided to begin a new era of change in government, but it is also a by the other. friendship and cooperation to benefit reflection of a profound change in the Members of this honorable Congress, give trust a chance. Give both govern- both our peoples. values and aspirations of Mexican soci- ments a chance. The bill to suspend Mexico and the United States wish to ety. I am, therefore, determined to drug certification for 3 years, S. 219, bring together our principles and inter- make democracy and tolerance the will allow us to move forward. In the ests, as well as our traditions and principles that guide all government fight against drugs, cooperation is not hopes. The meeting of our two coun- actions, and to ensure that public in- tries at the dawning of this new cen- a nicety; it is a necessity. stitutions in Mexico become the guar- We ask that you demonstrate your tury may represent the beginning of antors of the rights and highest aspira- trust in us by passing this legislation the most promising chapters in our tions of citizens. as a gesture of your faith and con- common history. I have also pledged to address the fidence in this new country that we are My presence in this Chamber bears most pressing problems now con- working so hard to build. witness to that will to bring our coun- fronting Mexico, some of which are We must also trust each other if we tries closer together. It is our very perhaps unintended, but nonetheless are to deal successfully with the issue firm wish as Mexicans and Americans tangible legacies from our authori- of migration. In recent months, Presi- to establish a new relationship, a more tarian past. Among them, the poverty dent George Bush and I have already mature, full and equitable relationship and inequality that for so many dec- shown our willingness to trust each based on mutual trust. ades have condemned millions of Mexi- other by agreeing to discuss this most Honorable Members of the United cans to a life of disadvantage and inse- complex matter. States Congress, I stand before you curity; the crippling disease of corrup- As the history of this country shows, today with a simple message. Trust tion, which has had such an insidious migration has always rendered more needs to be the key element of our new effect on the life of our country; and economic benefits to the United States relationship. I am aware that for many the fragility and weakness of our judi- than the costs it entails. Let us also Americans and for many Mexicans the cial system, which itself must be re- not forget that migrants invariably en- idea of trusting their neighbor may formed in order to bring an end to im- rich the cultural life of the land that seem risky and perhaps even unwise. I punity and to consolidate the rule of receives them. Many among you have a am sure that many on both sides of the law throughout the country. parent or a grandparent who came into border would rather stick to the old I am convinced that it is time to this country as an immigrant from an- saying that good fences make good bring Mexico up to date on all fronts, other land. neighbors. both within and beyond our borders. It Therefore, allow me to take this op- This perception has deep roots in his- is also time to bring Mexico up to date portunity to pay homage to those tory. In Mexico, they derive from a in its relations with the United States. brave men and women who in the past long-held sense of suspicion and appre- Both of our nations now fully share, took on the challenge of building a new hension about its powerful neighbor. without qualification, the fundamental life for themselves and for their fami- And in the United States, they stem values of freedom and democracy. lies in this country. from previous experiences with a polit- Thanks to those democratic changes And let me also salute the Mexican ical regime governing Mexico which for inaugurated in Mexico last year on migrants living in this country and say the most part was regarded as undemo- July 2, the time has come for Mexico to them, Mexico needs you. We need cratic and untrustworthy. and the United States to trust each your talent and your entrepreneurship. Our countries, thus, cautiously other. We need you to come home one day and distanced themselves from one other to Simple trust, that is what has been play a part in building a strong Mexico. pursue this frame of mind; but cir- sorely absent in our relationship in the When you return, when you retire, we cumstances have changed. We are now past, and that is what is required for us need you to come back and help us con- bound closely together, whether in to propel and strengthen our relation- vince other Mexicans that the future trade or tourism, economic or family ship in the days, weeks, and years to lies in a prosperous and democratic ties. Our links are countless and ever come. Let us foster trust between our Mexico. My dear countrymen, Mexico growing. No two nations are more im- societies. Let us build trust along our will not forget you and will support portant to the immediate prosperity common borders. Let us take the road you. We will not fail you. and well-being of one another than less-traveled-by and build confidence There is one crucial fact that we Mexico and the United States. every step of the way. Only trust will must not lose sight of. Migration flows That is why our two great nations allow us to constructively tackle the that respond to deep underlying eco- must go forward together to establish challenges our two nations face as we nomic incentives are all but impossible

VerDate 31-AUG-2001 23:22 Sep 06, 2001 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00003 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K06SE7.007 pfrm04 PsN: H06PT1 H5412 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE September 6, 2001 to stop and must instead be regulated. candor, their respective perceptions items of our common agenda, we need Mexico is therefore seeking an agree- about how best to tackle issues of com- your trust. Trust will allow both coun- ment that will lend greater security mon concern for the well-being of our tries to comply responsibly and ma- and orderliness to the migration flows peoples. Trust will allow us to do this. turely with their obligations to one an- between our two countries. Members of the Congress of the other. That is why trust in dealing with mi- United States of America, we have be- The overarching question is not, gration entails reaching common fore us today the opportunity to dra- then, whether we can afford to trust ground to address the status of Mexi- matically change the future of our re- each other, but whether we can afford can migrants already working and liv- lationship. This meeting between Mex- not to. The growing convergence of our ing in the United States, already con- ico and the United States is today the nations can lead to shared responsi- tributing to enrich this Nation. Let me meeting between two democracies will- bility and prosperity and to the be clear about this: regularization does ing to build a better future. strengthening of those values that we not mean rewarding those who break The relationship between Mexico and have in common. the law. Regularization means that we the United States is now in our hands. Let us begin anew, as those who will provide them with the legal means It is up to us to open wide the windows founded our modern nations once did, to allow them to continue contributing of opportunity before us. We are the ar- remembering on both sides that there to this great Nation. chitects of our common destiny. can be no friendship without trust and The agreement that we seek would This means that we must re-create no trust without true commitment. establish a higher ceiling for perma- the relationship between our two great When history comes knocking on our nent visas awarded to Mexicans coming nations in a conscious and deliberate doors, as it has done now, bold deci- to this country, and it would also ex- manner, moving forward firmly with- sions are required. Let us make one pand opportunities for Mexican work- out leaving anything to chance. We today. Let us decide to trust one an- ers to obtain temporary work visas so must fully share this commitment in other. they can enter the United States safely order to later enjoy together the fruits John F. Kennedy believed in new be- and legally. Additionally, the agree- of our common labors. ginnings. In accepting his party’s nom- ment would require us to enhance our Obviously, we all know full well that ination as President he spoke of a New cooperative efforts to improve border there are no easy answers nor magical Frontier, ‘‘We stand today on the edge safety, save lives and crack down on solutions to the challenges faced by of a New Frontier...the New Fron- criminal smuggling gangs, or polleros. Mexico and the United States, but tier of which I speak is not a set of And, finally, it would demand that we there is a path along which we can promises—it is a set of challenges.’’ promote economic growth in Mexico, make progress with firm steps towards That was in 1960. and we know this is our responsibility, their solution, the path of mutual Today, at the dawn of a new century, to promote specific opportunities for trust, trust that our governments will our two great nations face new chal- all those kids and young persons spe- always behave with integrity in their lenges. But we do so with new opportu- cifically in those regions that are the daily work, trust that the strength of nities, unimaginable even a few years source of most migrants. our relationship as partners and friends ago. Progress regarding migration will is strong, trust in our future of shared Our new frontier will be conquered not be easy. Yet it is essential that we prosperity. not by confrontation, but through co- maintain our commitment to an open operation; not by threats, but by com- b 1145 and frank discussion, so that we may mon aspirations; not by fear, but by find a lasting solution that is accept- Honorable Members of the U.S. Con- trust. able to both our countries. gress, the political change currently My friends, let us pledge today to Such a discussion can only take place under way in Mexico is the most pow- create a new special partnership be- in a climate of trust. We have a funda- erful reason why we are now able to es- tween the United States and Mexico for mental decision to make. It is a deci- tablish new forms of friendship and co- the benefit of our two great peoples. sion that provides us with an oppor- operation with the United States. We Senoras y senores: tunity to achieve the highest aspira- are ready to turn this change into the Viva Mexico! tion of any politician, leaving a lasting seed of a better future for both of our Viva Estados Unidos! legacy of well-being to their people. countries. Viva nuestro futuro en comun! Mexico and the United States must I hope that the United States will [Applause, the Members rising.] At 11 o’clock and 51 minutes a.m., also work constructively to promote embrace this historic opportunity to the President of the United Mexican our common values within our region. build a new era of prosperity and un- States, accompanied by the committee By adopting a clear and consistent derstanding between our peoples. It re- of escort, retired from the Hall of the stance, our governments may jointly quires will, as well as vision, to take House of Representatives. address some of the most relevant and advantage of this favorable turn in his- The Assistant to the Sergeant at pressing issues of our hemisphere, such tory and forge a new friendship be- Arms escorted the invited guests from as the deepening of democracy and the tween Mexicans and Americans. This legislative body, along with its the Chamber in the following order: promotion of human rights. This The members of the President’s Cabi- peers in Mexico, can play a decisive should be our most noble cause in the net; role in bringing our two countries to- Americas and in the rest of the world. The Acting Dean of the Diplomatic gether. You are a key partner in fos- On issues of common concern, such Corps. as the situation in Colombia, the pro- tering trust between our two peoples. motion of economic development Years ago, the United States Con- f across Central America, the establish- gress faced a difficult decision and JOINT MEETING DISSOLVED ment of the Free Trade Area of the chose to vote in favor of a greater inte- The SPEAKER. The purpose of the Americas, the negotiation of a demo- gration with Mexico through the North joint meeting having been completed, cratic charter for the OAS, or the American Free Trade Agreement. the Chair declares the joint meeting of shared goal of fostering financial sta- The partnership between Mexico and the two Houses now dissolved. bility and disarming financial crises the United States is still incomplete. Accordingly, at 11 o’clock and 52 throughout our region, it is vital that There remain many unresolved issues minutes a.m., the joint meeting of the Mexico and the United States work to- that must be dealt with in order to two Houses was dissolved. gether, each one as a partner that we achieve our common goals as partners. The Members of the Senate retired to are, in building peace and stability One of these goals is an issue which their Chamber. throughout the Americas on the basis this great body will soon consider and f of our own principles and interests. which entails an important obligation Evidently, we will not always see eye under NAFTA; it is the issue of access ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER to eye. But both countries should con- to the United States for Mexican The SPEAKER. The House will con- vey to each other, in all sincerity and trucks. For this, as in many other tinue in recess until 12:15 p.m.

VerDate 31-AUG-2001 23:22 Sep 06, 2001 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00004 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K06SE7.009 pfrm04 PsN: H06PT1 September 6, 2001 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H5413 b 1215 need for immigration reform. He recog- border in the world. Let us show the AFTER RECESS nizes the immense contributions all world how neighbors can improve lives immigrants make to the U.S. economy through mutual trust and mutual re- The recess having expired, the House and to foreign economies such as his spect. was called to order by the Speaker pro own, and a majority of U.S. citizens Today more than ever it is time for tempore (Mrs. BIGGERT) at 12 o’clock recognize the important contributions America and Mexico to prove that and 15 minutes p.m. that immigrants have made to this adage that we ought to love our neigh- f country. A recent bipartisan poll found bors as ourselves. PRINTING OF PROCEEDINGS HAD that 62 percent of voters support legal- f DURING RECESS ization for immigrants who pay taxes, break no laws, and play by the rules. VIET NAM HUMAN RIGHTS ACT Mr. PENCE. Madam Speaker, I ask I ask for this Congress to begin dis- Mr. SMITH of New Jersey. Madam unanimous consent that proceedings cussions, as President Fox stated yes- Speaker, pursuant to a previous order had during the recess be printed in the terday at the White House, to begin of the House, I call up the bill (H.R. RECORD. discussions on immigration reform. 2833) to promote freedom and democ- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there f racy in Viet Nam, and ask for its im- objection to the request of the gen- mediate consideration in the House. CONGRATULATIONS TO UNITED tleman from Indiana? The Clerk read the title of the bill. STATES LITTLE LEAGUE CHAM- There was no objection. The text of H.R. 2833 is as follows: PIONS FROM APOPKA, FLORIDA f H.R. 2833 (Mr. KELLER asked and was given STATEMENT FROM FAMILY OF Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- permission to address the House for 1 CHAPLAIN JAMES DAVID FORD resentatives of the United States of America in minute and to revise and extend his re- Congress assembled, (Mr. SHIMKUS asked and was given marks.) SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE; TABLE OF CONTENTS. permission to address the House for 1 Mr. KELLER. Madam Speaker, I rise (a) SHORT TITLE.—This Act may be cited as minute and to revise and extend his re- today to congratulate the United the ‘‘Viet Nam Human Rights Act’’. marks.) States Little League champions from (b) TABLE OF CONTENTS.—The table of con- Mr. SHIMKUS. Madam Speaker, I Apopka, Florida. While I may represent tents for this Act is as follows: have been asked to read a statement by the people of Apopka in the U.S. Con- Sec. 1. Short title; table of contents. the entire Ford family on the death of gress, the Apopka Little Leaguers rep- TITLE I—GENERAL PROVISIONS Chaplain Ford. resented our entire country with class Sec. 101. Findings. ‘‘The Ford family thanks everyone and dignity. Sec. 102. Purpose. for their sympathy and concern about Led by Coaches Brewer and Tapley, TITLE II—PROMOTION OF FREEDOM AND the death of Chaplain James David these 11 young men put the little town DEMOCRACY IN VIET NAM Ford. of Apopka, Florida, front and center on Subtitle A—Prohibition on Nonhumani- ‘‘We wish to clarify that Chaplain the world stage. They entered the 16- tarian Assistance to the Government of Ford was very ill for an extended pe- team world series tournament as un- Viet Nam riod of time. Many people did not real- derdogs, but they fought their way to Sec. 201. Bilateral nonhumanitarian assist- ize this. This physical illness gave him the top of the heap to become national ance. no hope of regaining his zest for life. champions. Their persistence and hard Sec. 202. Multilateral nonhumanitarian as- ‘‘The family is at peace with his deci- work will surely inspire thousands of sistance. sion. We have supported him his entire future Little Leaguers. Subtitle B—Assistance to Support life in everything he did and thought On behalf of myself, Senator NELSON, Democracy in Viet Nam and we support him still. Most impor- and the entire U.S. Congress, we say to Sec. 211. Assistance. tantly, he is at peace now with his Cre- the Apopka Little Leaguers, congratu- Subtitle C—United States Public Diplomacy ator. Of this we are certain.’’ lations on a job well done, and we Sec. 221. Radio Free Asia transmissions to This is signed by Marcy Ford and the thank them for inspiring us all. Viet Nam. entire Ford family. f Sec. 222. United States educational and cul- f tural exchange programs with U.S.-MEXICO RELATIONS Viet Nam. PRESIDENT FOX’S VISIT AND (Mr. PENCE asked and was given per- Subtitle D—United States Refugee Policy IMMIGRATION REFORM mission to address the House for 1 Sec. 232. Refugee resettlement for nationals (Ms. SOLIS asked and was given per- minute and to revise and extend his re- of Viet Nam. mission to address the House for 1 marks.) Subtitle E—Annual Report on Progress To- minute and to revise and extend her re- Mr. PENCE. Madam Speaker, I join ward Freedom and Democracy in Viet Nam marks.) President Bush and my colleagues in Sec. 241. Annual report. Ms. SOLIS. Madam Speaker, today I welcoming His Excellency Vicente Fox TITLE I—GENERAL PROVISIONS rise to reemphasize the need for immi- to the U.S. Capitol today. SEC. 101. FINDINGS. gration reform in the United States. In Listening to President Fox’s words Congress finds the following: recent days, we have heard lengthy dis- this morning confirms the special rela- (1) Viet Nam is a one-party state, ruled and cussions from opponents and pro- tionship that we enjoy between Mexico controlled by the Vietnamese Communist ponents on this issue. I want to make and the United States. Party. sure that the people, the hardworking We all know, as my colleague and (2) The Government of Viet Nam denies the immigrants and the many families that friend just mentioned, that immigra- people of Viet Nam the right to change their I represent, are not lost in that debate. tion policy is crucial and should be the government and prohibits independent polit- Millions of immigrants have lived focus of discussions between the United ical, social, and labor organizations. (3)(A) The Government of Viet Nam con- here for an extended period of time. States and Mexico. We should be an sistently pursues a policy of harassment, dis- They go to work every single day. They America that welcomes again, and I crimination, and intimidation, and some- pay taxes just like you and me. They say that from the heart as the grand- times of imprisonment and other forms of own homes and many own businesses, son of an Irish immigrant to this coun- detention, against those who peacefully ex- and many have played by the rules. try. press dissent from government or party pol- They also have children who are U.S. But we must also look, Madam icy. citizens. These people deserve respect. Speaker, beyond immigration. We have (B) Recent victims of such mistreatment, They deserve to be acknowledged for a historic opportunity to expand our which violates the rights to freedom of ex- pression and association recognized in the the many contributions that they have relationship rooted in free trade, to Universal Declaration of Human Rights, in- made to this great country. which President Fox also alluded. clude Dr. Nguyen Dan Que, Dr. Nguyen Mexican President Vicente Fox has President Fox accurately acknowl- Thanh Giang, General Tran Do, Most Vener- done a superb job of highlighting the edged that we share the most dynamic able Thich Huyen Quang, Most Venerable

VerDate 31-AUG-2001 00:40 Sep 07, 2001 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00005 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K06SE7.012 pfrm01 PsN: H06PT1 H5414 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE September 6, 2001 Thich Quang Do, Father Nguyen Van Ly, nu- by the Government but are subjected to per- Hinayana Buddhist religion is not among merous leaders of the Hoa Hao Buddhist vasive regulation which violates the right to those recognized by the Government. Church and of independent Protestant freedom of religion. For instance, the Catho- (8) The Government of Viet Nam also en- churches, and an undetermined number of lic Church is forbidden to appoint its own gages in or condones serious violations of the members of the Montagnard ethnic minority bishops without Government consent, which rights of workers. In August 1997, the United groups who participated in peaceful dem- is frequently denied, to accept seminarians Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) reported onstrations in the Central Highlands of Viet without specific official permission, and to that child labor exploitation is on the rise in Nam during February 2001. profess Catholic doctrines which are incon- Viet Nam with tens of thousands of children (4) The Government of Viet Nam system- sistent with Government policy. A Catholic under 15 years of age being subjected to such atically deprives its citizens of the funda- priest, Father Nguyen Van Ly, was arrested exploitation. The government’s official labor mental right to freedom of religion. Al- in March 2001 and remains in detention after export program also has subjected workers, though some freedom of worship is per- submitting written testimony to the United many of whom are women, to involuntary mitted, believers are forbidden to participate States Commission on International Reli- servitude, debt bondage, and other forms of in religious activities except under cir- gious Freedom. abuse, and the reaction of government offi- cumstances rigidly defined and controlled by (F) The Government has also confiscated cials to worker complaints of such abuse has the government: numerous churches, temples, and other prop- been to threaten the workers with punish- (A) In 1999 the Government issued a Decree erties belonging to religious organizations. ment if they do not desist in their com- Concerning Religious Activities, which de- The vast majority of these properties—even plaints. clared in pertinent part that ‘‘[a]ll activities those belonging to religious organizations (9)(A) United States refugee resettlement using religious belief in order to oppose the formally recognized by the Government— programs for Vietnamese nationals, includ- State of the Socialist Republic of Viet Nam, have never been returned. ing the Orderly Departure Program (ODP), to prevent the believers from carrying out (5) Since 1975 the Government of Viet Nam the Resettlement Opportunities for Return- civic responsibilities, to sabotage the union has persecuted veterans of the Army of the ing Vietnamese (ROVR) program, and reset- of all the people, to against the healthy cul- Republic of Viet Nam and other Vietnamese tlement of boat people from refugee camps ture of our nation, as well as superstitious who had opposed the Viet Cong insurgency throughout Southeast Asia, were authorized activities, will be punished in conformity and the North Vietnamese invasion of South by law in order to rescue Vietnamese nation- with the law’’. Viet Nam. Such persecution typically in- als who have suffered persecution on account (B) The Unified Buddhist Church of Viet cluded substantial terms in ‘‘re-education of their wartime associations with the Nam (UCBV), the largest religious denomi- camps’’, where detainees were often sub- United States, as well as those who cur- nation in the country, has been declared ille- jected to torture and other forms of physical rently have a well-founded fear of persecu- gal by the Government, and over the last abuse, and in which many died. Re-education tion on account of race, religion, nation- twenty-five years its clergy have often been camp survivors and their families were often ality, political opinion, or membership in a imprisoned and subjected to other forms of forced into internal exile in ‘‘New Economic particular social group. persecution. The Patriarch of the Unified Zones’’. Many of these former allies of the (B) In general, these programs have served Buddhist Church, 83-year-old Most Venerable United States, as well as members of their their purpose well. However, many refugees Thich Huyen Quang, has been detained for 21 families, continue until the present day to who were eligible for these programs were years in a ruined temple in an isolated area suffer various forms of harassment and dis- unfairly denied or excluded, in some cases by of central Viet Nam. Most Venerable Thich crimination, including denial of basic social vindictive or corrupt Communist officials Quang Do, the Executive President of the benefits and exclusion from higher education who controlled access to the programs, and Unified Buddhist Church, has also been in and employment. in others by United States personnel who im- various forms of detention for many years, (6)(A) The Government of Viet Nam has posed unduly restrictive interpretations of and was recently rearrested and placed under been particularly harsh in its treatment of program criteria. These unfairly excluded house arrest after he had proposed to bring members of the Montagnard ethnic minority refugees include some of those with the most Most Venerable Thich Huyen Quang to Sai- groups of the Central Highlands of Viet Nam, compelling cases, including many gon for medical treatment. who were the first line in the defense of (C) The Hoa Hao Buddhist Church was also South Viet Nam against invasion from the Montagnard combat veterans and their fami- declared to be illegal until 1999, when the North and who fought courageously beside lies. Government established an organization members of the Special Forces of the United (10) The Government of Viet Nam system- which purports to govern the Hoa Hao. Ac- States Army, suffering disproportionately atically jams broadcasts by Radio Free Asia, cording to the United States Commission on heavy casualties, and saving the lives of an independent broadcast service funded by International Religious Freedom, ‘‘[t]his or- many of their American and Vietnamese the United States in order to provide news ganization is made up almost entirely of comrades-in-arms. and entertainment to the people of countries Communist Party members and apparently (B) Since 1975 the Montagnard peoples have in Asia whose governments deny the right to is not recognized as legitimate by the vast been singled out for severe repression, in freedom of expression and of the press. majority of Hoa Haos . . . [n]evertheless, part because of their past association with (11) In 1995 the Governments of the United [this government-sponsored organization] the United States and in part because their States and Viet Nam announced the ‘‘nor- has sought to control all Hoa Hao religious strong commitment to their traditional way malization’’ of diplomatic relations. In 1998 activity, particularly at the Hoa Hao village, of life and to their Christian religion is re- then-President Clinton waived the applica- which is the center of Hoa Hao religious garded as inconsistent with the absolute loy- tion of section 402 of the Trade Act of 1974 life’’. Hoa Hao believers who do not recognize alty and control demanded by the Com- (commonly known as the ‘‘Jackson-Vanik the legitimacy of the government organiza- munist system. Amendment’’), which restricts economic as- tion are denied the right to visit the Hoa (C) In February 2001 several thousand sistance to countries with non-market Hao village, to conduct traditional religious Montagnards participated in a series of economies whose governments also restrict celebrations, or to display Hoa Hao symbols. peaceful demonstrations throughout the freedom of emigration. In 1999 the Govern- Many have been arrested and subjected to Central Highlands, demanding religious free- ments of the United States and Viet Nam an- administrative detention, and several Hoa dom and restoration of their confiscated nounced ‘‘agreement in principle’’ on a bilat- Hao have been sentenced to prison terms for lands, and the Government responded by eral trade agreement. This agreement was protesting these denials of religious freedom. closing off the Central Highlands and send- signed in 2000 and has been presented to Con- (D) Independent Protestants, most of ing in military forces, tanks, and helicopter gress for approval or disapproval. whom are members of ethnic minority gunships. (12) The Congress and the American people groups, are subjected to particularly harsh (D) Credible reports by refugees who have are united in their determination that the treatment by the Government of Viet Nam. escaped to Cambodia indicate that the Gov- extension or expansion of trade relations According to the United States Commission ernment has executed some participants in with a country whose government engages in on International Religious Freedom, such the demonstrations and has subjected others serious and systematic violations of funda- treatment includes ‘‘police raids on homes to imprisonment, torture, and other forms of mental human rights must not be construed and house churches, detention, imprison- physical abuse. as a statement of approval or complacency ment, confiscation of religious and personal (E) The Government of Viet Nam has also about such practices. The promotion of free- property, physical and psychological abuse, taken steps to prevent further Montagnards dom and democracy around the world—and and fines for engaging in unapproved reli- from escaping, and there are credible reports particularly for people who have suffered in gious activities (such as collective worship, that Vietnamese security forces in Cambodia large part because of their past associations public religious expression and distribution are offering bounties for the surrender of with the United States and because they of religious literature, and performing bap- Montagnard asylum seekers. share our values—is and must continue to be tisms, marriages, or funeral services) . . . [i]n (7) The Government of Viet Nam has also a central objective of United States foreign addition, it is reported that ethnic Hmong persecuted members of other ethnic minor- policy. Protestants have been forced by local offi- ity groups, including the Khmer Krom from SEC. 102. PURPOSE. cials to agree to abandon their faith’’. the Mekong Delta, many of whom fought The purpose of this Act is to promote the (E) Other religious organizations, such as alongside United States military personnel development of freedom and democracy in the Catholic Church, are formally recognized during the Viet Nam war and whose Viet Nam.

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TITLE II—PROMOTION OF FREEDOM AND (2) UNITED STATES NONHUMANITARIAN AS- (b) AUTHORIZED ACTIVITY.—Of the amounts DEMOCRACY IN VIET NAM SISTANCE.—The term ‘‘United States non- authorized to be appropriated to the Depart- Subtitle A—Prohibition on Nonhumanitarian humanitarian assistance’’ means— ment of State for Migration and Refugee As- Assistance to the Government of Viet Nam (A) any assistance under the Foreign As- sistance for each of the fiscal years 2001, 2002, SEC. 201. BILATERAL NONHUMANITARIAN AS- sistance Act of 1961 (including programs and 2003, such sums as may be necessary are SISTANCE. under title IV of chapter 2 of part I of that authorized to be made available for the pro- (a) ASSISTANCE.— Act, relating to the Overseas Private Invest- tection (including resettlement in appro- (1) IN GENERAL.—Except as provided in sub- ment Corporation), other than— priate cases) of Vietnamese refugees and asy- section (b), United States nonhumanitarian (i) disaster relief assistance, including any lum seekers, including Montagnards in Cam- assistance may not be provided to the Gov- assistance under chapter 9 of part I of that bodia. ernment of Viet Nam— Act; Subtitle E—Annual Report on Progress (A) for fiscal year 2002 unless not later (ii) assistance which involves the provision Toward Freedom and Democracy in Viet Nam than 30 days after the date of the enactment of food (including monetization of food) or SEC. 241. ANNUAL REPORT. of this Act the President determines and cer- medicine; and Not later than May 31 of each year, the tifies to Congress that the requirements of (iii) assistance for refugees; and subparagraphs (A) through (D) of paragraph (B) sales, or financing on any terms, under Secretary of State shall submit to Congress (2) have been met during the 12-month period the Arms Export Control Act. a report for the 12-month period ending on the date of submission of the report, on the ending on the date of the certification; and SEC. 202. MULTILATERAL NONHUMANITARIAN (B) for each subsequent fiscal year unless ASSISTANCE. following: the President determines and certifies to The President shall ensure that section 701 (1)(A) The determination and certification Congress in the most recent annual report of the International Financial Institutions of the President that the requirements of submitted pursuant to section 241 that the Act (22 U.S.C. 262d), relating to human subparagraphs (A) through (D) of section requirements of subparagraphs (A) through rights, is carried out with respect to Viet 201(a)(2) have been met, if applicable. (D) of paragraph (2) have been met during Nam. (B) The determination of the President the 12-month period covered by the report. under section 201(b)(2), if applicable. Subtitle B—Assistance to Support Democracy (2) Efforts by the United States Govern- (2) REQUIREMENTS.—The requirements of in Viet Nam this paragraph are that— ment to secure transmission sites for Radio (A) the Government of Viet Nam has made SEC. 211. ASSISTANCE. Free Asia in countries in close geographical substantial progress toward releasing all po- (a) IN GENERAL.—The President is author- proximity to Viet Nam in accordance with litical and religious prisoners from imprison- ized to provide assistance, through appro- section 221(a). ment, house arrest, and other forms of deten- priate nongovernmental organizations, for (3) Efforts to ensure that programs with tion; the support of individuals and organizations Viet Nam promote the policy set forth in (B) the Government of Viet Nam has made to promote human rights and nonviolent section 222 and with section 102 of the substantial progress toward respecting the democratic change in Viet Nam. Human Rights, Refugee, and Other Foreign right to freedom of religion, including the (b) AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.— Policy Provisions Act of 1996 regarding par- right to participate in religious activities There are authorized to be appropriated to ticipation in programs of educational and and institutions without interference by or the President to carry out subsection (a) cultural exchange. involvement of the Government; $2,000,000 for each of the fiscal years 2002 and (4) Steps taken to carry out the policy (C) the Government of Viet Nam has made 2003. under section 232(a). substantial progress toward respecting the Subtitle C—United States Public Diplomacy The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- human rights of members of ethnic minority SEC. 221. RADIO FREE ASIA TRANSMISSIONS TO ant to the order of the House of groups in the Central Highlands or elsewhere VIET NAM. Wednesday, September 5, 2001, the gen- in Viet Nam; and (a) POLICY OF THE UNITED STATES.—It is tleman from New Jersey (Mr. SMITH) (D)(i) neither any official of the Govern- the policy of the United States to take such and the gentleman from California (Mr. ment of Viet Nam nor any agency or entity measures as are necessary to overcome the LANTOS) each will control 30 minutes. wholly or partly owned by the Government jamming of Radio Free Asia by the Govern- of Viet Nam was complicit in a severe form ment of Viet Nam. The Chair recognizes the gentleman of trafficking in persons; or (b) AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.—In from New Jersey (Mr. SMITH). (ii) the Government of Viet Nam took all addition to such amounts as are otherwise GENERAL LEAVE appropriate steps to end any such complicity authorized to be appropriated for the Broad- Mr. SMITH of New Jersey. Madam and hold such official, agency, or entity fully casting Board of Governors, there are au- accountable for its conduct. Speaker, I ask unanimous consent that thorized to be appropriated to carry out the all Members may have 5 legislative (b) EXCEPTION.— policy under subsection (a) $9,100,000 for the (1) IN GENERAL.—Subsection (a) shall not fiscal year 2002 and $1,100,000 for the fiscal days within which to revise and extend apply for any fiscal year with respect to the year 2003. their remarks on H.R. 2833. provision of United States nonhumanitarian The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there assistance for any program or activity for SEC. 222. UNITED STATES EDUCATIONAL AND CULTURAL EXCHANGE PROGRAMS objection to the request of the gen- which such assistance was provided to the WITH VIET NAM. tleman from New Jersey? Government of Viet Nam for fiscal year 2001 It is the policy of the United States that in an amount not to exceed the amount so There was no objection. programs of educational and cultural ex- Mr. SMITH of New Jersey. Madam provided for fiscal year 2001. change with Viet Nam should actively pro- ONTINUATION OF ASSISTANCE IN THE NA- (2) C mote progress toward freedom and democ- Speaker, I yield myself such time as I TIONAL INTEREST.—Notwithstanding the fail- racy in Viet Nam by providing opportunities may consume. ure of the Government of Viet Nam to meet to Vietnamese nationals from a wide range Madam Speaker, first of all, let me the requirements of subsection (a)(2), the of occupations and perspectives to see free- thank my good friend, the gentleman President may waive the application of sub- dom and democracy in action and, also, by from California (Mr. LANTOS), and section (a) for any fiscal year if the Presi- ensuring that Vietnamese nationals who dent determines that the provision to the other cosponsors of this important have already demonstrated a commitment to Government of Viet Nam of increased United human rights legislation for their these values are included in such programs. States nonhumanitarian assistance would strong support for this measure that is promote the purposes of this Act or is other- Subtitle D—United States Refugee Policy before the body today. wise in the national interest of the United SEC. 232. REFUGEE RESETTLEMENT FOR NATION- Madam Speaker, to hear some of our States. ALS OF VIET NAM. colleagues talk, we would think that (3) EXERCISE OF WAIVER AUTHORITY.— (a) POLICY OF THE UNITED STATES.—It is Viet Nam was well on its way to being the policy of the United States to offer ref- (A) IN GENERAL.—The President may exer- a human rights success story. Unfortu- cise the authority under paragraph (2) with ugee resettlement to nationals of Viet Nam respect to— (including members of the Montagnard eth- nately, this is simply not the case. (i) all United States nonhumanitarian as- nic minority groups) who were eligible for Just this week, a Buddhist monk in sistance to Viet Nam; or the Orderly Departure Program or any other Danang committed suicide by self-im- (ii) one or more programs, projects, or ac- United States refugee program and who were molation to protest the increasingly tivities of such assistance. deemed ineligible due to administrative harsh repression of the Unified Bud- (c) DEFINITIONS.—In this section: error or who for reasons beyond the control dhist Church of Viet Nam. (1) SEVERE FORM OF TRAFFICKING IN PER- of such individuals (including the inability Just yesterday, the Hanoi security SONS.—The term ‘‘severe form of trafficking to pay bribes demanded by officials of the in persons’’ means any activity described in Government of Viet Nam) were unable to cadres arrested two prominent reform section 103(8) of the Trafficking Victims Pro- apply for such programs in compliance with advocates, retired Colonel Phan Que tection Act of 2000 (Public Law 106–386 (114 deadlines imposed by the Department of Duong and writer Hoang Minh Chinh. Stat. 1470); 22 U.S.C. 7102(8)). State. Their only crime appears to have been

VerDate 31-AUG-2001 23:22 Sep 06, 2001 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00007 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A06SE7.002 pfrm04 PsN: H06PT1 H5416 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE September 6, 2001 asking permission to start a non- prison terms for protesting this denial that the government’s official labor ex- governmental organization that would of their religious freedom. port program has subjected workers, expose corruption and promote trans- Independent Protestants, most of many of whom are women, to involun- parency in government. whom are members of ethnic minority tary servitude, debt bondage, and other Yet, these thoughtful and courageous groups, are subjected to particularly forms of abuse. In the recent case of men were dragged away from their harsh treatment by the Government of several hundreds of workers who were homes and families on the very eve of Vietnam. According to the United trafficked by Vietnamese-owned cor- the vote on the trade agreement whose States Commission on International porations to the Daewoosa factory in supporters say is evidence that the Vi- Religious Freedom, such treatment in- American Samoa, the reaction of gov- etnamese Government is on the road to cludes police raids on homes and house ernment officials to worker complaints reform. churches, detention, imprisonment, of severe mistreatment was to threaten It is true that there have been some confiscation of religious and personal the workers with ‘‘punishment under improvements since the dark days of property, physical and psychological the laws of Vietnam’’ if they continued the late 1970s and early 1980s, when abuse, and fines for engaging in unap- to complain. hundreds of thousands of people were proved religious activities such as col- Madam Speaker, as most Members confined to so-called ‘‘reeducation lective worship, public religious ex- know, these are not the only human camps;’’ and as we know, many died pression, the distribution of religious rights violations committed by the Vi- there, simply because they had taken literature, and performing baptisms, etnamese Government. The Govern- the side of freedom. But in recent marriages, and funeral services. In ad- ment of Vietnam also pursues a policy years, there has been no such progress. dition, the U.S. Commission’s report of harassment, discrimination, intimi- Indeed, in the last few months, the gov- goes on to say, it is reported that eth- dation, and other types of detention ernment of Viet Nam has substantially nic Hmong Protestants have been against those who peacefully express increased the frequency and the sever- forced by local officials to agree to dissent from the government or the ity of its human rights violations. abandon their faith. party policy. The arrests of Mr. Chinh Madam Speaker, the Government of A Catholic priest, Madam Speaker, and Colonel Duong are just the latest Viet Nam systematically denies the Father Nguyen Van Ly was arrested in episode in that awful story. fundamental right to freedom of reli- March of 2001, just a few months ago, Madam Speaker, the Human Rights gion. Although some freedom of wor- and remains in detention after submit- Act for Vietnam will ensure that put- ship is permitted, believers are forbid- ting written testimony to the United ting an end to those egregious abuses den to participate in religious activi- States Commission on International remains central to U.S. foreign policy ties except under circumstances rigidly Religious Freedom. For that, this great toward Vietnam. It will not restrict defined and controlled by the govern- trading partner of the United States, trade in any way, but it uses other ment. this man, this priest, was arrested: sub- forms of leverage to construct a human In 1999, the government issued a De- mitting testimony to an official organ, rights program that is comprehensive cree Concerning Religious Activities a function of the United States Govern- yet reasonable and flexible. which declared, in pertinent part, ‘‘All ment that investigates religious perse- First, the act tells the truth about activities using religious belief in order cution. human rights and the situation of to oppose the State of the Socialist Re- Madam Speaker, the other human human rights in Vietnam. It describes public of Viet Nam, to prevent the be- rights violation in Vietnam right now the violations by the Government of lievers from carrying out civic respon- is the recent intensification of the gov- Vietnam of the rights to freedom of ex- sibilities, to sabotage the union of all ernment’s systematic repression of the pression, association, and religion, and the people, to go against the healthy Montagnards. Since 1975, the the rights of workers, as well as the culture of our Nation, as well as super- Montagnard people have been severely persecution of ethnic minorities, as I stitious activities, will be punished in persecuted, in part because of their said, including the Montagnards and conformity with law.’’ wartime association with the United persons associated with the United The Unified Buddhist Church of Viet States, and in part because of their States prior to 1975. The act concludes Nam, Madam Speaker, the largest reli- strong commitment to their tradi- that Congress and the American people gious denomination in Viet Nam, has tional way of life and to their Christian are united in their determination that been declared illegal by the govern- religion, and that is regarded as incon- expansion of trade relations should not ment, and over the last 25 years its sistent with the absolute loyalty and be construed as approval or compla- clergy have often been imprisoned and control demanded by the Communist cency or complicity about human subjected to other forms of persecu- system. rights violations, and that the pro- tion. In February 2001, several thousand motion of freedom and democracy Montagnards participated in a series of must be central to U.S. foreign policy. b 1230 peaceful demonstrations throughout Second, the act will link increases in The Patriarch of the Unified Bud- the Central Highlands, demanding reli- foreign aid, other than humanitarian dhist Church, 83-year-old Most Vener- gious freedom and restoration of their assistance to the Government of Viet- able Thich Huyen Quang, has been de- confiscated lands. The government re- nam, to a finding by the President that tained for 21 years in a ruined temple sponded by closing off the Central the government has made ‘‘substantial in an isolated area of central Vietnam. Highlands and sending in military progress’’ toward meeting certain Most Venerable Thich Quang Do, the forces, tanks and helicopters. Credible human rights benchmarks. These Executive President of the Unified reports by refugees who have escaped benchmarks are reasonable and easily Baptist Church, has also been in var- to Cambodia indicate that at least one attainable: substantial progress toward ious forms of detention for many years, participant in the demonstration was release of political and religious pris- and was recently rearrested and placed killed and that the government has oners; substantial progress toward re- under house arrest after he had pro- subjected others to imprisonment and spect by the Government of Vietnam to posed to bring the most Venerable torture and other forms of physical the right of freedom of religion, includ- Thich Huyen Quang to Saigon for med- abuse. The Government of Vietnam has ing the right to participate in religious ical treatment. For that, he was pun- also taken steps to prevent further organizations not connected to the ished. Montagnards from escaping, and the Government of Vietnam; substantial The Hoa Hao Buddhist Church was Vietnamese security forces in Cam- progress, Madam Speaker, toward re- also declared to be illegal until 1999, bodia are offering bounties for the sur- spect for the rights of members of eth- when the government established an render of Montagnard asylum seekers. nic minority groups in the Central organization which purports to govern Madam Speaker, I want to also call Highlands and elsewhere; and an end to the Hoa Hao, but is dominated by gov- attention to the active involvement of the government complicity and severe ernment and Communist cadres, which officials and entities of the Vietnamese forms of trafficking in human persons. is not acceptable to the believers. Sev- Government in severe forms of traf- Madam Speaker, the Vietnam Human eral Hoa Hao have been sentenced to ficking in persons. There is evidence Rights Act does not require cuts in

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The Sudan was not on rights as well. bility that the President can exercise the agenda at Durban, although as we I commend and congratulate the gen- in the national interest or if he feels speak, slave trade is taking place in tleman from New Jersey (Mr. SMITH) that the purposes of the act would be the Sudan. for introducing this legislation. I urge better served by waiving its provisions. Afghanistan and the Taliban were all of my colleagues to support its Madam Speaker, finally, just let me not on the agenda in Durban, although passage. say the act also authorizes assistance we know what happens to individuals Madam Speaker, I reserve the bal- to NGOs committed to promoting free- who attempt to introduce Christianity ance of my time. dom and democracy in Vietnam. It will into that country. There are few things Mr. SMITH of New Jersey. Madam support efforts by the United States to Afghanistan needs more than some Speaker, I yield myself 10 seconds. overcome Hanoi’s systematic jamming Christian values. Madam Speaker, I thank my good of the profreedom broadcasts by Radio Saudi Arabia was not on the agenda, friend for his outstanding statement Free Asia. It is amazing to me that although the persecution of women and for pointing out the hypocrisy of right now, as we are about to approve continues unabated, discrimination the Durban conference, especially in a bilateral trade agreement, they are against women continues unabated. leaving out some of these egregious jamming every day the broadcast com- The only country singled out for crit- violators and, as he pointed out, focus- ing out of Radio Free Asia. icism at the farce which was Durban ing on the state of Israel. I want to The act would require the State De- was the democratic state and our ally thank him for that statement and for partment to take steps to ensure that in the Middle East, the State of Israel. his support for that bill. U.S. cultural and exchange programs So the timing of this legislation, as it Madam Speaker, I yield 5 minutes to are open to people who share our val- comes before us, could not be more op- the gentleman from Virginia (Mr. TOM ues not just of the Vietnamese Govern- portune. DAVIS). ment and Communist Party officials I would like to identify myself with (Mr. TOM DAVIS of Virginia asked and persons close to those officials. the statements made by the gentleman and was given permission to revise and Finally, Madam Speaker, the act de- from New Jersey with respect to all the extend his remarks.) clares it to be the policy of the U.S. to specific acts of religious and ethnic Mr. TOM DAVIS of Virginia. Madam offer refugee resettlement to pro- persecution which unfold in Vietnam. Speaker, I rise today in support of H.R. American combat veterans and other None of us here should be under any il- 2833, the Viet Nam Human Rights Act residents of Vietnam who meet the lusion about the nature of the Viet- of 2001. statutory criteria for U.S. refugee pro- namese Government. According to the As an original co-sponsor of this grams, who have been wrongfully de- landmark legislation, I believe passage nied access to these programs for rea- State Department’s Human Rights Re- port, the Vietnamese Government is an of the Viet Nam Human Rights Act sons beyond their control, including will send a strong message to the but not limited to their inability to unrepentant authoritarian regime. True political opposition in that coun- Hanoi regime and to its victims that pay bribes that have been demanded by expansion of trade relations does not the Vietnamese Government officials. try is not allowed. Freedom of expres- sion does not exist, and Vietnamese are imply approval of or complacency The act does not change existing ref- about the continuing pattern of severe ugee law and does not mandate the ad- put in prison for good for simply ex- pressing political opinions the govern- human rights violations in Vietnam. mission of any person or group. The act As an ardent supporter of human does insist, however, that discretion ment does not approve of. The Vietnamese Government places rights and a strong proponent of free under current law should be exercised trade, I want to stress that the Viet to promote fairness for people who the most severe restrictions on the ex- Nam Human Rights Act is about aid, have been persecuted for 25 years be- pression of religious beliefs, particu- not trade. This legislation sends a clear cause of their wartime associations larly beliefs in Buddhism, as my good message to Hanoi, and also to other in- with the U.S. or simply because they friend and colleague so eloquently out- terested observers including the Viet- share our values. lined. Madam Speaker, I urge a positive Madam Speaker, today the House namese-American community, that the vote on this bill, and I reserve the bal- will approve the U.S.-Vietnam bilat- U.S. is serious about our commitment ance of my time. eral trade agreement. I support that to the principles of free speech, free- Mr. LANTOS. Madam Speaker, I agreement, but it is critical that we dom of expression, and the freedom of yield myself such time as I may con- send a signal to Hanoi that the U.S. religious exercise. sume, and I rise in support of H.R. 2833. continues to care about the human As a founding member of the Con- First, I would like to commend my rights and the religious freedom situa- gressional Dialogue on Viet Nam and a good friend and distinguished col- tion in Vietnam, not just trade. Pas- member of the Congressional Human league, the gentleman from New Jersey sage of the Smith legislation will indi- Rights Caucus, I am acutely aware of (Mr. SMITH), for introducing this very cate to the administration and to the the Vietnamese government’s human important legislation and for doggedly Vietnamese Government that the Con- rights violations, including religious pursuing the Vietnam human rights gress expects to see true progress on persecution and indefinite criminal issue, as indeed he has been pursuing so the human rights front, and we have sentences for political prisoners. many human rights issues during his not forgotten those Vietnamese who On May 12 of this year, I attended a entire course of great service to this are being persecuted for their religious hearing which addressed the issue or Nation. I would also like to express my beliefs or their political views. religious suppression and persecution appreciation to the chairman of the The legislation that we are consid- in Vietnam. My colleagues and I heard committee, the gentleman from Illi- ering will ensure that there is not a testimony from many religious Viet- nois (Mr. HYDE), for moving this legis- rollback in our trade and aid relation- namese-American leaders who shared lation so expeditiously. ship with Vietnam, only a cap on the their perspectives on this important Madam Speaker, yesterday afternoon level of our aid to Vietnam unless de- issue. Many of them had suffered per- I returned from the Durban Conference cent human rights conditions are cre- sonally at the hands of the Vietnamese in South Africa on Racism and Dis- ated. government. In July, I sent a letter to crimination, as the American delega- Secretary of State Colin Powell before tion was withdrawn by Secretary of b 1245 he went to Vietnam, asking him to State Colin Powell, a decision I fully It is ironic that this legislation is be- raise these very issues with the govern- support. fore us today, because if it were not ment.

VerDate 31-AUG-2001 23:22 Sep 06, 2001 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00009 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K06SE7.016 pfrm04 PsN: H06PT1 H5418 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE September 6, 2001 This legislation sets a framework for grams promote American values. It re- Before his death, Ank wrote letters an honest and detailed assessment of quires the U.S. State Department to to the U.N. Human Rights Commission, the human rights situation in Viet- take steps to make sure that U.S. cul- the Human Rights Commission of the nam. It accurately identifies violations tural and exchange programs are open European Union and other inter- by the Vietnamese government against to people who share our values, not national groups, stating simply, ‘‘I the rights of the Vietnamese people to just Vietnamese government and Com- have decided that the only way I can exercise their freedom of expression, munist Party officials and persons protest is by setting my body on fire to association, and religion, and the close to them. denounce repression against the UBCV rights of workers, as well as persecu- Finally, this bill would declare it to and all other religions.’’ tion of religious figures and ethnic mi- be the policy of the United States to I have with me the Declaration of Vi- norities including the Montagnards and offer refugee resettlement to residents etnamese Priests Abroad, an open let- other people associated with the U.S. of Vietnam who met the statutory cri- ter to the international community prior to 1975. teria for the Orderly Departure Pro- condemning the vicious repression of In addition, H.R. 2833 summarizes the gram and other refugee programs, but religious and other basic human rights history of U.S. policy towards Viet- who were incorrectly deemed ineligible in Vietnam. This letter, dated August namese refugees and of normalization for such programs or who, for reasons 15, was signed by 144 Catholic priests of U.S.-Vietnam diplomatic and trade beyond their own control including but worldwide and calls upon ‘‘freedom-lov- relations. This legislation concludes not limited to inability to pay bribes ing governments to defend the values that Congress and the American people demanded by Vietnamese government of human rights which are being tram- are united in their belief that expan- officials, were denied access to U.S. pled on in Vietnam.’’ sion of trade relations should not and programs in time for deadlines imposed Madam Speaker, I include the letter must not be construed as approval of or by State Department officials. This for the RECORD. ignorance about the Vietnamese gov- legislation also requires the State De- ernment’s human rights violations. DECLARATION OF VIETNAMESE PRIESTS partment to report on what steps it has ABROAD Furthermore, we, the government and taken to provide such persons with ac- the American people, seriously believe We, the undersigned Vietnamese priests cess to U.S. refugee resettlement. abroad, want to express our great concern that the promotion of freedom and de- This bill does not affect any form of about the present urgent situation of Viet- mocracy must be central to U.S. for- humanitarian assistance, nor does it nam’s religious life in general, and the life of eign policy. limit assistance that is provided the Vietnamese Catholic Church in par- This legislation makes conditional through nongovernmental organiza- ticular. any increases in foreign assistance, tions. Essentially, the Viet Nam Though living and serving away from the other than humanitarian assistance, to Human Rights Act will require the Vi- Fatherland, we as Vietnamese and as priests the Vietnamese government on a find- etnamese government to make sub- remain attached to our people and country. ing by the President that they have stantial progress towards the release of We always pray for our people to be truly made substantial progress toward political and religious prisoners, and free and for our country to be prosperous, in meeting certain human rights bench- which every Vietnamese is loved and re- an end to religious persecution, respect spected in accordance with his or her human marks, which include the release of all for the rights of ethnic minorities, and dignity. political and religious prisoners from elimination of trafficking in human As for religious life in Vietnam, we are all forms of detention including impris- beings before receiving any further in- convinced that religious freedom is abso- onment and house arrest; respect by creases in government-to-government lutely a basic and spiritual need for man and the Vietnamese government towards U.S. aid. It is my strong belief that society. For the future of Vietnam, religious the right to freedom of religion, includ- this is the least we can do for all those freedom is not only a legitimate demand but ing the right to participate in religious being oppressed by the Communist also a matter of human rights that needs to organizations not connected to the Vi- Government. be urgently solved. Vietnam will lose an op- etnamese government; respect for the portunity to create a bright future if the Vi- For these reasons, I urge all of my etnamese people do not have true religious rights of members of ethnic minority colleagues to support H.R. 2833 so that freedom. The history of Vietnam has proved groups in the Central Highlands and we can hold the Vietnamese govern- that religious life is strongly tied with the elsewhere; and an end to government ment accountable for the human rights destiny of the people. Once religion is free, complicity in severe forms of traf- abuses committed by their regimes and society will be peaceful and healthy and a ficking in human beings, in particular, hopefully bring justice to the Viet- human development will be secured for the women and children. namese people. country. This bill will also require an enforce- I commend the gentleman from New It is unfortunate for the Vietnamese people ment of a provision of a current law de- Jersey (Mr. SMITH) and his staff for that what is happening in our country in- signed to withhold non-humanitarian their hard work and commitment in creasingly proves that religion is at risk of loans and other extensions of funds being used as an instrument by the Viet- bringing attention to this important namese Communist Government and from international financial institu- issue. enslaved by it to the point of dying away in tions to governments that consistently Mr. LANTOS. Madam Speaker, I the end. Using this as its strategy involves commit gross violations of funda- yield as much time as she may con- agonizing policies of the legal system (espe- mental human rights. sume to the gentlewoman from Cali- cially the procedure of begging the govern- This legislation will help to actively fornia (Ms. LOFGREN) who has been a ment permission and policies of discrimina- promote freedom and democracy in persistent and outspoken champion of tion), unreasonable administrative system, Vietnam by authorizing assistance to human rights. ‘‘divide and conquer’’ causing division among nongovernmental organizations com- (Ms. LOFGREN asked and was given leaders of the same religion, etc. All of these mitted to encouraging and advancing permission to revise and extend her re- aim to deprive religious belief of sacred val- ues and to render it meaningless and finally these principles in Vietnam. marks.) useless. Religious freedom in Vietnam is Additionally, this legislation de- Ms. LOFGREN. Madam Speaker, I being distorted and trampled brutally and clares it to be the policy of the United rise in strong support of 2833, the Viet shamelessly by the Vietnamese Communist States to take such measures as are Nam Human Rights Act, a resolution Government. The present conditions of soci- necessary to overcome the jamming of to promote democracy and freedom in ety are unstable and only conducive to brib- Radio Free Asia by the Vietnamese Vietnam. ery and power abuse at all levels. In the face government. It requires periodic re- Madam Speaker, last weekend many of these great social problems, religious or- ports on efforts by the U.S. govern- of us were celebrating Labor Day with ganizations do not have a right to truly ment to secure transmission sites for our constituents and families honoring speak out. If they say anything, they must Radio Free Asia in countries near Viet- our country’s proud traditions of de- espouse the policies of the government. mocracy and freedom. But last week- Concerning the Vietnamese Catholic nam. It also authorizes additional Church, we are in one accord with the pas- funding to enhance transmission facili- end in Da Nang, Vietnam, a 61-year-old toral approach of the Vietnamese Episcopal ties in order to overcome jamming. monk set himself on fire in protest of Conference as stated in the Joint Letter May This bill seeks to ensure that U.S. the communist authorities’ repression 1, 1980: ‘‘To live the Gospel in the midst of educational and cultural exchange pro- of religious freedoms. the people.’’ It is also for the sake of living

VerDate 31-AUG-2001 23:22 Sep 06, 2001 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00010 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K06SE7.017 pfrm04 PsN: H06PT1 September 6, 2001 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H5419 the Gospel in the midst of the people that we Rev. John Vuo˜ -Haaˆ n, Ardchdiocese of New Rev. Francis Nguyea˜ n-Vaeˆn-Hoφa, Arch- cannot fail to share the common concern of Orleans, Louisiana, USA diocese of Oklahoma, USA our people as stated in the above observa- Rev. Peter Phan-Phau` t-Huoa` n, C.Ss.R., Rev. Vincent Traa` n Ninh-Phuu` c-Quyu` , Arch- tions. Archdiocese of Los Angeles, USA diocese of New Orleans, Louisiana, USA In the spirit of those observations, we, the Rev. John Nguyea˜ n-Thaφnh-Chung, Arch- Rev. Louis Nguyea˜ n-Haa¨ u, C.Ss.R., Arch- undersigned Vietnamese priests abroad, want diocese of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, diocese of Paris, France to declare our position regarding several ur- USA Rev. John Nguyea˜ n-Kim-Ngoaˆ n, Diocese of gent issues of the present situation of reli- Rev. Joseph Phaı¨m-Maı¨nh-Co¨ oˆ φng, Diocese Meaux, Paris, France gions in Vietnam as follows: of Camden, New Jersey, USA Rev. Joseph Vuo˜ -Ngoı¨c-Chaaˆ u, Archdiocese 1. We fervently support the spirit of self- Rev. Joachim Nguyea˜ n-Dao-Kim, Diocese of of Taipei, Taiwan ˜ engagement of Reverend Thaddeus Nguyean- Galveston-Houston, Texas, USA Rev. Peter Do¨ oˆ ng-Bau` -Hoaı¨t, Diocese of Vaeˆn-Lyu` , a Catholic priest of the Arch- Rev. Joseph Hoaφng-Minh-Thae´ng, Arch- Chiaya, Taiwan diocese of Huea´ , and his demands regarding diocese of Rome, Italy Rev. Vincent Traa` n-Quang-N˜ iea` m, Diocese of true religious freedom. At the same time, we Rev. Vincent Nguyea˜ n-Vaeˆn-Kieaˆ n, Diocese Orange, California, USA also support other religious leaders’ legiti- of Honolou, USA Rev. Joseph Chaaˆ u-Xuaaˆ n-Bau` u, C.Ss.R., Di- mate demands regarding religious freedom. ˜ ˆ φ We demand that the Vietnamese Communist Rev. Peter Nguyean-Vaen-Hu ng, S.S.C., Tai- ocese of Dallas, Texas, USA ˜ ˆ ` Government guarantee religious leaders’ wan Rev. Joseph Nguyean-Vaen-Thaui, Arch- ˜ φ ¨ ˆ φ safety and security and their right to freely Rev. Alexis Noa n-Quang-Troo ng, Diocese diocese of Chicago, Illinois, USA ˜ ˜ ˜ ¨ exercise religious duties. of Hsinchu, Taiwan Rev. Peter Nguyean-Ninh-Nea, Diocese of 2. We demand the Vietnamese Communist Rev. Peter Nguyea˜ n-Huφng-Co¨ oˆ φng, M.M., San Jose, California, USA Government, for the sake of the future of our New York, USA Rev. Paul Phaı¨m-Vaeˆn-Hoa¨ i, Diocese of Or- ˜ people and country, bring to an end religious Rev. Joachim Vuo˜ -Nı`nh-Thoaˆ n, Diocese of ange, California, USA persecution and insidious and malicious Chiayi, Taiwan Rev. Joseph Nguyea˜ n-Coaˆ ng-Hoau` n, Diocese strategy, which is ordered to use religions in Rev. Joseph Nguyea˜ n-Minh-Chı´nh, Arch- of Fresno, California, USA Vietnam as instruments leading to their de- diocese of Taipei, Taiwan Rev. Philip Nguyea˜ aˆ n-Vaeˆn-Hiea´ u, Diocese struction. Rev. Andrew Traa` n-Cao-To¨ oˆ φng, Archdiocese of Sioux City, Iowa, USA 3. We call freedom loving governments and of New Orleans, Louisiana, USA Rev. Peter N˜ oa˜ -Quang-Chaaˆ u, Diocese of international human rights organizations to Rev. Joseph Nguyea˜ n-Thea´ -Quang, Arch- Nashville, Tennessee, USA defend the values of human rights, which are diocese of Birmingham, London, England Rev. Philip N˜ inh-Vaeˆn-Thiea¨ p, Diocese of being trampled on in Vietnam, especially the Rev. Anthony Traa` n-Ho¨ o˜ u-Laaˆ n, Arch- Green Bay, Wisconsin, USA right to religious freedom according to the diocese of Seattle, Washington, USA Rev. Joseph Nguyea˜ n-Duy-Huφng, Diocese of Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Rev. Joseph Ngoaˆ -Quang-N˜ o` nh, Archdiocese Stockton, California, USA Declared in Washington, D.C. of Tokyo, Japan Rev. Joseph Phaı¨m-Minh-Vaeˆn, Chaplain for On the Fifteenth of August, 2001. Rev. Christopher Leaˆ -Huy-Bauˆ ng, C.Ss.R., Vietnamese Catholics in Switzerland Solemnity of the Assumption of the Houston, Texas, USA Rev. Joseph Nguyea˜ n-Vaaˆ n-Sonˆ , Diocese of Blessed Virgin Mary, Body and Soul, into Rev. Joseph Mai-Thaφnh-Haaˆ n, Archdiocese Dallas, Texas, USA Heaven. of Brisbane, Queensland, Australia Rev. Leo Vuo˜ -Huyea´ n, C.M.C., Diocese of San Signed by the following Vietnamese priests Rev. John Traa` n-Ngoı´c-Bı´ch, C.Ss.R., Dio- Bernardino, California, USA abroad: cese of Tucson, Arizona, USA Rev. Peter Traa` n-Vaeˆn-Troˆ ı¨, S.J., Austraila Rev. Msgr. Dominic Mai-Thanh-Lo¨ oˆ ng, Arch- Rev. Joseph N˜ oaφn-Huy-Cho¨ oˆ ng, Diocese of Rev. Augustine Nguyea˜ n-N˜ o¨ u` c-Thuı¨, S.J. diocese of New Orleans, USA Galveston-Houston, Texas, USA Austraila Rev. Joseph N˜ inh-Coaˆ ng-Huyφnh, Arch- Rev. Paul Chu-Vaeˆn-Chi, Archdiocese of Syd- Rev. Joseph Vuo˜ -Moa¨ ng-Thoˆ , Diocese of diocese of Philadelphia, USA ney, Australia Tours, France Rev. Peter Nguyea˜ n-Thanh-Long, Arch- Rev. Dominic Nguyea˜ -Vaeˆn-N˜ oa` ı`, Arch- Rev. Maurice Nguyea˜ n-Vaeˆn-Danh, O.S.B., diocese of Washington, USA diocese of Sydney, Australia Monastery of Buckfast, England Rev. Joachim Traa` n-Quyu` -Thiea¨ n, Diocese of Rev. Canut Nguyea˜ n-Thau` i-Hoa¯ ı¨ch, Arch- Rev. Stephen Nguyea˜ n-Maı¨nh-Taaˆ n, O.F.M., Arlington, USA diocese of Sydney, Australia Archdiocese of San Francisco, USA Rev. Andrew Nguyea˜ n-Ho¨ o˜ u-Lea˜ , Diocese of Rev. Joachim N˜ oaφn-So´ -Thuı¨c, Archdiocese Rev. Peter Mary Nguyea˜ n-Ho¨ o˜ u-Hiea´ n, Arch- Auckland, New Zealand of Sydney, Veritas Radio, Philippines diocese of Tokyo, Japan Rev. Paul Traa` n-Xuaaˆ n-Taaˆ m, Archdiocese Rev. Joseph Vuo˜ -Minh-Nguyeaˆ n, Archdiocese Rev. Andrew Duo˜ ng-Laı¨c Cao-Duy-Linh, of Washington, USA of Sydney, Australia O.F.M., Diocese of Nayoga, Japan Rev. Joseph Traa` n-Kim-Thiea¨ n, Archdiocese Rev. Dominic Mai-Minh-Luaa¨ n, Diocese of Rev. John Baptist Nguyea˜ n-Viea´ t-Huy, S.J. of Philadelphia, USA Springfield Cape Girardeau, USA Australia Rev. Vincent Nguyea˜ n-Ho¨ o˜ u-Duı¨, O.P. Can- Rev. Joseph Chu-Coaˆ ng, O.Cist., Diocese of Rev. Vincent Traa` n-Vaeˆn-Bae`ng, Diocese of ada Worcester, Massachusetts, USA Bamberg, Germany Rev. John N˜ inh-Xuaaˆ n-Minh, Diocese of Rev. Joachim Nguyea˜ n-N˜ ıˆnh-N˜ aφm, Diocese Rev. Peter Hoaφng-Kim-Huy, O.S.B., Arch- Mainz, Germany of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA diocese of Hobart, Tasmania, Australia Rev. Joseph Phaı¨m-Xuaaˆ n-Thae´ng, Diocese Rev. Joseph Vuo˜ -Xuaaˆ n-Tro¨ oˆ φng, Diocese of Rev. Paul Taı¨-Thanh-Bı`nh, C.Ss.R., Arch- of Richmond, Virginia, USA Brooklyn, New York, USA diocese of New Orleans, Lousiana, USA Rev. Joseph Nguyea˜ n-Phuu` -An, Diocese of Rev. Joseph Leaˆ -Phuı¨ng, C.Ss.R., Diocese of Rev. Joseph Phan-N˜ o¨ oˆ ng, C.Ss.R., Diocese of Camden, New Jersey, USA Galveston-Houston, Texas, USA Oakland, California, USA Rev. Joseph Toa´ ng-Thiea¨ n-Lieaˆ n, Diocese of Rev. Paul Leaˆ -Anh-Vo¨ o˜ ng, S.V.D., Diocese of Rev. Joseph Vuo˜ -Ngoı¨c-Thaaˆ n, Diocese of Dallas, Texas, USA San Bernadino, California, USA Baton Rouge, Louisiana, USA Rev. Joseph Phaı¨m-Thanh-Lo¨ oˆ ng, Diocese of Rev. Anthony Traa` n-Trı´-Tuea¨ , Diocese of Rev. Peter Nguyea˜ n-Huφng-N˜ o¨ u` c, Diocese of Camden, New Jersey, USA Hsinchu, Taiwan Sioux City, Iowa, USA Rev. Joseph Traa` n-Vaeˆn-Huaaˆ n, Archdiocese Rev. Thomas N˜ o-Minh-Taaˆ m, Diocese of St. Rev. Paul Nguyea˜ n-Huφng-Co¨ oˆ φng, S.V.D., of San Antonio, Texas, USA Paul-Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA Iowa, USA Rev. Vincent Kim-Vaeˆn-Toan, Diocese of Rev. Mark N˜ oaφn-Quang-Bau` u, C.M.C., Arch- Rev. Joseph Vuo˜ -Thaφnh, Diocese of Gal- Hamilton, Ontario, Canada diocese of Boston, Massachusetts, USA veston-Houston, Texas, USA Rev. Anthony Ngoaˆ -Kim-Traı¨ng, Diocese of Rev. Peter Vuo˜ , Diocese of Grand Rapids, Rev. Louis Vuo˜ -Laaˆ m, Diocese of Lafayette, Richmond, Virginia, USA Michigan, USA Louisiana, USA Rev. Dominic Vuo˜ -Ngoı¨c-An, Archdiocese of Rev. Michael Nguyea˜ n-Linh-Ghi, Diocese of Rev. Francis Xavier Nguyea˜ n-Trung-Duo˜ ng, Washington, USA Chiayi, Taiwan Diocese of Nagasaki, Japan Rev. Peter Phaı¨m-Vaeˆn-Chı´nh, Diocese of St. Rev. Joseph Tro¨ oˆ ng-Vaeˆn-Phuu` c, Diocese of Rev. Joseph Cao-Pho¨ oˆ ng-Kyuˆ , Diocese of Petersburg, Florida, USA Hsinchu, Taiwan; Honolulu, Hawaii, USA Rev. Joseph Phaı¨m-Vaeˆn-Tuea¨ , Archdiocese Rev. Peter Leaˆ -Vaeˆn-Quauˆ ng, Diocese of Rev. Dominic Nguyea˜ n-Vaeˆn-Hauˆ o, Diocese of New Orleans, Louisiana, USA Hsinchu, Taiwan of St. Jean Longueuil, Canada Rev. John Baptist Nguyea˜ n-Huφng-Laaˆ n, Rev. Dominic N˜ inh-Duy-Khieaˆ m, Diocese of Rev. Peter Ngoaˆ -N˜ ı`nh-Thouˆ a, C.Ss.R., Arch- O.F.M., Diocese of Bruxelles, Belgium Tulsa, Oklahoma, USA diocese of Los Angeles, USA Rev. Matthias Vuo˜ -Ngoı¨c-N˜ au` ng, Diocese of Rev. Joseph N˜ aφo-Vaeˆn-Nho¨ oˆ φng, Arch- Rev. Joseph N˜ oa` ng-Vaeˆn-Vinh, Archdiocese San Jose, California, USA diocese of Saφi Goφn, Retired, Louisiana, of Perth, Australia Rev. Peter N˜ inh-Ngoı¨c-Quea´ , C.Ss.R., Arch- USA Rev. Andrew Phaı¨m-Quang-Phong, Diocese of diocese of Los Angeles, USA Rev. Peter Leaˆ -Thanh-Quang, Diocese of Lit- Grand Rapids, Michigan, USA Rev. Alphonsus Nguyea˜ n-Hoa` -N˜ aenh, Diocese tle Rock, Arkansas, USA Rev. Joseph Traa` n-Minh-Nhaa¨ t, Archdiocese of Pontoise, France Rev. Peter Nguyea˜ n-Thanh-Bae`ng, of Perth, Australia Rev. Vincent Phan-Ho¨ o˜ u-Toφa, Archdiocese Incarnational Consecration (Hereafter: Rev. Stephen Buφi-Tho¨ oˆ ı¨ng-Lo¨ u, Diocese of of Mobile, Alabama, USA I.C.), Archdiocese of New Orleans, USA Rottenburg-Stuttgart, Germany

VerDate 31-AUG-2001 00:05 Sep 07, 2001 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00011 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A06SE7.003 pfrm01 PsN: H06PT1 H5420 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE September 6, 2001 Rev. Joseph Vuo˜ -N˜ o¨ u` c, Archdiocese for the erable Thich Quang Do, and other lead- human rights in Vietnam. They start Military Services, USA ers we know are being harassed or de- arresting dissidents. The British Rev. Michael Joseph Nguyea˜ n-Ngoı¨c-Vinh, tained. Broadcasting Corporation reports that Archdiocese of New Orleans, USA I invite my colleagues to again join Rev. Joseph Vuo˜ -N˜ auˆ o, S.V.D., Indiana, USA dozens of other dissidents have been Rev. Joseph Traa` n-Thea´ -Maa˜ n, Archdiocese this bipartisan campaign and make the called and questioned by police, called of New Orleans, USA release of these prisoners of conscience into the police departments and been Rev. Joseph Nguyea˜ n-Chı´nh, Archdiocese of a prominent issue in U.S. policy to- given the message. These incidents ex- Boston, Massachusetts, USA wards Vietnam. emplify the reality of what we are vot- Rev. Francis Buφi-Quyea´ t, Diocese of The Vietnamese people deserve to ing on today. They have verified them- Houma-Thibodaux, Louisiana, USA live in full freedom. Countless brave selves by their own arrogance the need ˜ ˆ ` Rev. John Baptist Nguyean-Vaen-Hiean, Dio- Vietnamese are currently in prison, for us to pass a bill concerning human cese of Long Island, New York, USA Rev. Peter Mary Buφi-Coaˆ ng-Minh, Diocese under house arrest, or suffering other rights in Vietnam. of Orange, California, USA kinds of persecution. During the past 6 years, the United Rev. Joseph N˜ inh-Xuaaˆ n-Long, Diocese of These ‘‘voices of conscience’’ are States has normalized relations and ex- Charlotte, North Carolina, USA both our inspiration and our responsi- tended trade subsidies through waivers Rev. Peter Traa` n-N˜ iea` n, Retired, Carthage, bility. It is our duty to ensure that in the Jackson-Vanik Act, and we have Missouri, USA those who are courageous enough to ˜ a bilateral trade agreement with Com- Rev. Joseph Nguyea˜ n-No¨ u` c-Duo˜ ng, Arch- speak out against injustice have our munist Vietnam. These initiatives by diocese of Hartford, Connecticut, USA support and our protection. Rev. Joseph N˜ oa˜ -Bau` -AU` i, Wyoming, Michi- our government have made absolutely gan, USA Our offices have received hundreds of no impact on promoting democracy Rev. Jerome Nguyea˜ n-Thanh-Laaˆ m, O.S.B., letters from our Vietnamese American and human rights in Vietnam. To para- Carthage, Missouri, USA constituents, calling upon Congress to phrase a song I heard as a kid, when Rev. Peter Nguyea˜ n-Vaeˆn-Phong, (Society of pass the Vietnam Human Rights Act. will we ever learn. Trying to cozy up the House of the Lord), Diocese of Dallas, This bill tells the truth. It does not and ignore the pitfalls and the bad Texas, USA restrict trade in any way. It does not parts of a dictatorial regime, trying to ˜ ˜ Rev. Dominic Noa-Duy-Nho, Diocese of Lit- limit humanitarian aid to Vietnam. It ignore the violence and the crimes of tle Rock, Arkansas, USA remembers by name those who have ` ¨ φ gangsters will not make this a better Rev. Peter Traan-Vieat-Hu ng, Archdiocese been persecuted because of their be- of Newark, New Jersey, USA world. Rev. John Baptist Traa` n-Vaeˆn-Taaˆ n, Diocese liefs. It is important human rights leg- Right now the Hanoi regime is prov- of Des Moines, Iowa, USA islation that I am proud to support, ing that they are as stubborn and as Rev. Anthony Nguye˜n-Vaeˆn-N˜ oaˆ , Arch- and I urge my colleagues to do the brutal as ever in their campaign diocese of Oklahoma, Oklahoma, USA same. against Buddhists, Catholics, and oth- ˜ Rev. Peter Traa` n-Nı`nh-Thauˆ o, Diocese of Mr. SMITH of New Jersey. Madam ers. They are proving their very nature Hoalien, Taiwan Speaker, I yield 4 minutes to the gen- by continuing these attacks on anyone ˜ ˜ Rev. Joseph Vuo-Xuaan-Minh, Archdiocese tleman from California (Mr. ROHR- of St. Paul and Minneapolis, Minnesota, who believes in religion in Vietnam ABACHER). USA who has not succumbed to the tempta- Rev. John Bosco Phaı¨m-Trung-Tho¨ ı¨c, C.M.C., Mr. ROHRABACHER. Madam Speak- tion of simply trying to register their Archdiocese of Boston, USA er, I rise in strong support of H.R. 2833. church and run their church affairs in Rev. Martin Nguyea˜ n-Thanh, I.C., Diocese of Let me commend the gentleman from the way that the government would Baton Rouge, Louisiana, USA New Jersey (Mr. SMITH) and the gen- have them run. Rev. Thomas Thieaˆ n-N˜ onh, I.C., Diocese of tleman from California (Mr. LANTOS) Finally, we know now of a brutal Baton Rouge, Louisiana, USA for the strong leadership they have suppression of the Montagnard hill Rev. Peter Nguyea˜ n-Viea¨ t-Taaˆ n, I.C., Dio- provided. It has been my honor to tribes people. These people fought val- cese of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, USA stand with these two gentlemen on nu- Rev. Msgr. Philip Traa` n-Vaeˆn-Hoaφi, Vati- iantly alongside Americans during the can, Rome, Italy merous occasions on issues dealing war and since then have faced brutal Rev. Thomas Nguyea˜ n-Vaeˆn-Chau` nh, Arch- with human rights. repression; and now that the war is diocese of New Orleans, Louisiana, USA I only wish our other colleagues had long over when these chapters should Rev. Joseph Nguyea˜ n-Huφng-Co¨ oˆ φng, Diocese the commitment to freedom and de- be closed, the Vietnamese Communist of Wichita, Kansas, USA mocracy and human rights that the Government is reopening this type of ˜ φ Rev. Thomas Noa˜ -Thanh-Ha , Diocese of Or- gentleman from California (Mr. LAN- repression against the Montagnards. I ange, California, USA TOS) and the gentleman from New Jer- Rev. Thomas Nguyea˜ n-Xuaaˆ n-Toaφn, Arch- feel a personal obligation for the sey (Mr. SMITH) have because America Montagnards. I was in a Montagnard diocese of San Francisco, California, truly could save the world if we had USA village in 1967, and I believe that my Rev. Peter Ngoaˆ -Coaˆ ng-Thae´ng, Archdiocese that type of commitment. It is up to us life was a lot safer with those of Los Angeles, California, USA to try to reach out to our colleagues, Montagnards because they were on the Rev. Dominic N˜ inh-Minh-Hauˆ i, C.Ss.R., Dio- and that is what we are doing today. side of the United States. It is up to us cese of Dallas, Texas, USA The Vietnam Human Rights Act to be on their side now, and on the side ˜ Rev. Joseph Phaı¨m-No¨ u` c-Khoˆ uˆ i, Diocese of stresses the importance of human of all religious believers throughout Stockton, California, USA rights in American policy towards Rev. Vincent Phaı¨m-Minh-Chaaˆ u, S.V.D., the world, especially in Vietnam, who Southeast Asia. During the last 24 are persecuted, and to be on the side of Archdiocese of St. Louis, Missouri, USA hours, let us take a look at what has Rev. Joseph Traa` n N˜ inh Huynh, S.V.D., those people who believe in democracy Archdiocese of Taipei, Taiwan/R.O.C. happened. The Vietnamese communists throughout the world, especially Viet- Madam Speaker, a few months ago understand what is going on with the nam. That is what this legislation the gentleman from Virginia (Mr. Tom debate here. In fact, some people in does. DAVIS) and the gentlewoman from Cali- Hanoi may understand this debate Madam Speaker, I would ask my col- fornia (Ms. SANCHEZ) and I held a hear- more than some of our colleagues who leagues to join us in supporting it. ing on human rights in Vietnam. Sev- are not paying attention to this debate b 1300 eral of our invited guests, prominent right now. They prepared for this de- religious leaders in Vietnam, were un- bate by what? What happened in Viet- Mr. LANTOS. Madam Speaker, I am able to leave Vietnam to give their tes- nam? delighted to yield as much time as she timony. As a result of this hearing, the Well, two prominent elderly dis- might consume to my good friend and congressional dialogue on Vietnam re- sidents were arrested, one simply after distinguished colleague, the gentle- launched its Adopt a Voice of Con- he applied to set up an anti-corruption woman from California (Ms. SANCHEZ). science campaign. My colleagues and I body in Vietnam to try to deter corrup- Ms. SANCHEZ. Madam Speaker, I have been in constant contact with the tion in Vietnam. Think about that. thank the gentleman from California Vietnamese American community and The Vietnamese government, the re- (Mr. LANTOS), my colleague, for being the Department of State about the gime, the dictators in Vietnam, have such a defender and proponent of safety of Father Nguyen Van Ly, Ven- sent us their message. We talk about human rights, not just in this debate

VerDate 31-AUG-2001 00:05 Sep 07, 2001 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00012 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A06SE7.008 pfrm01 PsN: H06PT1 September 6, 2001 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H5421 today, but in his recent work also when government oppressing them in par- Unified Buddhist Church of Vietnam. he was in South Africa. ticular as they continue to speak out Because of his years of peaceful protest Madam Speaker, I rise today as a co- on human rights. in support of religious and political sponsor and a strong supporter of H.R. The Government of Vietnam system- freedom, he has suffered constant har- 2833, which promotes the development atically deprives its citizens of the fun- assment, constant imprisonment; and of freedom and democracy in Vietnam. damental right to freedom of religion. even though he was under house arrest While the United States should move Numerous respected religious leaders, and under surveillance, Thich Quang toward promoting economic relations including the Most Venerable Thich Do nevertheless welcomed my visit. with Vietnam, we must first address Huyen Quang and the Most Venerable Because of my private visits with the current human rights violations, Thich Quang Do, Father Ly, all of this brave dissident and Le Quang religious persecution, and the social in- these have been under house arrest in Liem, another courageous fighter for justice that is faced by so many in that the last few years. The Venerable freedom, I came to the conclusion that country. Thich Quang Do, 28 of our colleagues in we needed frankly to speak out. What In our support for the economic revi- this House and I signed a letter to the was surprising was how quickly I was talization of Vietnam, we cannot ig- Nobel peace prize people because of the denounced by the government, by the nore these basic human rights. We can- work he has done on behalf of trying to Communist government of Vietnam. not ignore that they go unresolved in stop this religious persecution. That told me something. That told me that country. Although diplomatic and The Patriarch of the Unified Bud- that the Vietnamese Government is trade relations between the United dhist Church, Thich Huyen Quang, has sensitive to international criticism. States and Vietnam have improved in been detained for 21 years, 21 years, in And I think this obliges the United recent years, very little headway has a ruined temple, and Thich Quang Do States to speak out constantly against been made with respect to the rights of has recently been put under house ar- Vietnam’s human rights violations. We people in that country. rest once again simply because he may not always realize it, but protests Madam Speaker, I have the privilege wanted to get his colleague to Saigon by the American Government and the of representing the largest Vietnamese for medical treatment. American people do help the cause of community outside of the country of Contrary to the pretense of the Viet- freedom in Vietnam and elsewhere. Si- Vietnam. They are the parents, sib- namese Government that it has no po- lence I think for us, Madam Speaker, is lings, the children of families who litical or religious prisoners, many Vi- not an option. However, I am afraid that we as a Na- fought communism for 2 decades. etnamese continue to languish in pris- tion have been tepid when it comes to The majority of the people that I rep- ons because of their beliefs. All they challenging human rights abuses in resent feel that the economic relations simply do is say they broke the law. Vietnam. Our last ambassador to Viet- with Vietnam should not be established Well, if the law is to ask for the right nam even went so far as to say, ‘‘I until specific immigration, political to assemble, if the law would be the don’t hear anyone reporting problems and human rights are addressed; and in right to free speech, if the law would be here. Vietnam by any standard has this debate, I am their voice. the right to religious freedom, if it was been rated a success.’’ That is what he On their behalf, I support H.R. 2833, a right to collective bargaining, if it said. By no standard is Vietnam a suc- which links bilateral, non-humani- was a right to own the press or speak cess. Just ask those who were forced to tarian aid to Vietnam’s progress on up in the press, then the laws of that flee their country. Just ask those who human rights. While encouraging eco- country would be correct; but cur- want freedom of speech. Just ask, as I nomic revitalization of Vietnam, it rently all of that is deprived these peo- did, Thich Quang Do or Le Quang will require a climate of freedom and ple in Vietnam. Liem. democracy. Madam Speaker, today I will support Today is our chance to correct the At this point, the Vietnamese Gov- H.R. 2833 because I believe we must mistakes of the previous administra- ernment has not made sufficient keep the pressure on the Government tion and to act against human rights progress. In fact, in the 4 years, now 5 of Vietnam to improve its record on re- abuses in Vietnam. The bill before us years that I have been in Congress, ligious and human rights. today is a good one. The legislation very little progress has been made. It is the United States’ responsi- links human rights as a condition to When we held a human rights hearing bility, the world’s beacon of democ- nonhumanitarian aid to Vietnam, it recently on Vietnam with my other racy, to make certain that the Viet- authorizes assistance to democratic colleagues, we reviewed the United namese Government is making suffi- forces in Vietnam, and it provides addi- States State Department records, and cient progress with the human rights tional funding of Radio Free Asia to they reported that the Vietnamese of their own people before we give them overcome jamming efforts by the Com- Government has made some change, concessions with respect to trade nor- munist government of Vietnam. but their human rights record remains malization. I am particularly supportive of the poor. I urge my colleagues to join me in Radio Free Asia provisions in this act, Moreover, human rights groups re- keeping the spotlight on the Govern- because it should now be more able to port that over the past year the Viet- ment of Vietnam so that it may im- bring objective news, the truth, to the namese Government, in order to avoid prove its political and human rights Vietnamese people. The spread of international criticism, has cracked record. democratic values in Asia is critical to down on political and religious dis- Vote yes to end that religious perse- U.S. security interests. Radio Free sidents by isolating and intimidating cution. Vote yes to promote free speech Asia is a step in the right direction. them through such practices as house and democracy. Vote yes on H.R. 2833. The Vietnamese service airs important arrest and constant surveillance rather Mr. SMITH of New Jersey. Madam programs on issues like democracy and than imprisoning them. Speaker, I yield 3 minutes to the gen- press freedoms, and it tells the Viet- In fact, I myself saw some of this tleman from California (Mr. ROYCE), namese people what the world is say- while I was in Vietnam this past year. the distinguished chairman of the Sub- ing, what this Congress is saying, I was supposed to meet with six of the committee on Africa of the Committee about their repressive government. It leading dissidents on human rights in on International Relations. gives critical moral support to Thich Vietnam. Unfortunately, two were un- Mr. ROYCE. Madam Speaker, I rise Quang Do and Le Quang Liem. We able to make it because of that con- in strong support of the Viet Nam know that these broadcasts are effec- stant watch and the ability to stop Human Rights Act. tive. Why do we know that? Because them. Last year I led a delegation to Viet- the Vietnamese Government spends so The four that I did meet with, Pro- nam to survey the political, social and much time trying to block them. With fessor Nguyen Thanh Giang, General economic situation there in the coun- this bill, that will be a harder task. Tran Do, Mr. Pham Que Duong and Mr. try. During my trip, I paid a visit to I urge its passage. Hoang Minh Chinh, discussed the re- the Venerable Thich Quang Do, who Mr. LANTOS. Madam Speaker, I am strictions. They talked about the ris- was imprisoned there under house ar- delighted to yield 2 minutes to the gen- ing fear that they have because of this rest. He is the leader of the banned tleman from Missouri (Mr. CLAY).

VerDate 31-AUG-2001 00:05 Sep 07, 2001 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00013 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K06SE7.022 pfrm01 PsN: H06PT1 H5422 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE September 6, 2001 Mr. CLAY. Madam Speaker, let me I strongly support H.R. 2833, the Viet Vietnam, we spoke a couple of months thank the distinguished gentleman Nam Human Rights Act. I want to con- ago about the gentleman who simply from California for yielding the time. gratulate the gentleman from New Jer- walked across the border because he Today, as we consider improving our sey (Mr. SMITH), the vice chairman of had a sense of concern. A Vietnamese relations with the country of Vietnam, the House Committee on International citizen out of Houston walked across we must not overlook our longstanding Relations, and other cosponsors of this the border in Vietnam trying to ex- commitment to human rights in our comprehensive human rights legisla- press the desire for political freedom. global relationships. In recent months, tion. I thank the gentleman for assisting the Government of Vietnam has sig- Later this afternoon, the House will his family, though we know that he is nificantly increased its suppression of consider a resolution to approve the still incarcerated and his family, of religious and personal freedoms within U.S.-Vietnam Bilateral Trade Agree- course, is suffering greatly in my com- its borders. The regime has imprisoned ment. We are all hopeful that free munity. scores of religious leaders, mostly trade will improve the lives of the Vi- I come here today because I support Christians, who have courageously spo- etnamese people and that it will even- H.R. 2833 because it is important for ken out against their government’s re- tually create irresistible domestic America to know that Vietnam is our pressive actions, and it has caused hun- pressure for human rights and democ- friend. The Vietnamese stood alongside dreds more to flee into Cambodia to racy in Vietnam. In the meantime, of us in the Vietnam War, and those avoid imprisonment. Still other Viet- however, the Vietnamese Government same Vietnamese are now here in our namese religious leaders are currently remains one of the most repressive re- country. They are our friends and under government-ordered house ar- gimes on Earth. Religious persecution, neighbors. They have simply asked us rest, effectively cutting off contact especially of Buddhists and of Evan- to allow the freedom that they experi- with their parishioners and congrega- gelical Protestants, has taken a turn ence in this country to be the same tions. for the worse during the last year. kind of freedom that their friends and In addition to its actions against free Since February, the government has relatives could achieve in Vietnam. expression and religious activities, the engaged in a brutal crackdown against We are friends of Vietnam. There are Vietnamese Government has also con- members of the Montagnard ethnic mi- many of us who lost good relatives and fiscated church properties, where in nority groups who participated in friends in that country. But now, some cases they have turned church peaceful demonstrations seeking the today, this legislation is needed, be- sanctuaries into state-run nightclubs. return of their traditional lands. cause it simply ties to the funding In light of these continued crack- I think it is important, therefore, process a very strong statement: no in- downs on religion, dissidents and mi- that in expanding trade relations we crease in appropriations from the norities, Congress must make it clear avoid sending a message of approval or United States of America until you ad- to the Vietnamese Government that in complacency about Hanoi’s human dress the human rights abuse. order for the U.S. and Vietnam to have rights record. What do I mean by that? The incar- a closer relationship, they must do This bill makes clear that progress ceration of a Catholic priest, who sim- more to improve their human rights towards freedom and democracy will ply wanted to include testimony in the record. continue to be a central theme of U.S. U.S. Commission’s hearing on Inter- The Viet Nam Human Rights Act, foreign policy toward Vietnam. It uses national Religious Freedom; also the H.R. 2833, seeks to establish such forms of leverage other than trade incarceration of the cofounder of the human rights safeguards. H.R. 2833 sanctions to promote this objective, Inter-Religious Council, a leader of the would prohibit any increase in non- such as conditions on nonhumanitarian banned Buddhist church, incarcerated; humanitarian assistance to the Viet- foreign assistance, guarantees that since 1992, the detaining of the Patri- namese Government unless there is U.S. educational and cultural exchange arch 82 year old Mr. Nguyen of the Uni- clear progress on human rights on programs will be open to people who fied Buddhist Church. These people are their part. It would also authorize $2 share our values, and serious efforts to ailing. They are seeking justice, and million to help promote human rights overcome the jamming of Radio Free they are seeking freedom. and democratic change within Vietnam Asia. Madam Speaker, these individuals and support additional Vietnamese ref- I urge a unanimous vote in favor of are simply an example of those who we ugee resettlement. this important human rights legisla- have lost contact with, who because of I urge my colleagues to support H.R. tion. their particular views or their desire to 2833. Mr. LANTOS. Madam Speaker, I am practice their religion without intimi- Mr. SMITH of New Jersey. Madam delighted to yield such time as she may dation, have been lost in the prison Speaker, I ask unanimous consent that consume to my good friend and col- system of the Vietnamese Government, debate time be extended by 10 minutes, league, the gentlewoman from Texas the present Vietnamese Government. equally divided between the gentleman (Ms. JACKSON-LEE), who has been an el- So I would simply say that the from California (Mr. LANTOS) and my- oquent champion of human rights United States has its responsibility to self. across the globe. ensure that the message of freedom, The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mrs. (Ms. JACKSON-LEE of Texas asked the opportunity of equality, most im- BIGGERT). Is there objection to the re- and was given permission to revise and portantly, human rights and religious quest of the gentleman from New Jer- extend her remarks, and include extra- freedom, is promoted to our friends. sey? neous material.) And the Vietnamese community here There was no objection. Ms. JACKSON-LEE of Texas. Madam has exhibited for us a true partnership. Mr. SMITH of New Jersey. Madam Speaker, I thank the distinguished gen- I stand with them in supporting H.R. Speaker, I yield 3 minutes to the gen- tleman from California for his leader- 2833, thanking the gentleman from tleman from Illinois (Mr. HYDE), the ship and the gentleman from New Jer- California (Mr. LANTOS) for his leader- distinguished chairman of the Com- sey (Mr. SMITH) for his leadership on ship and the gentleman from New Jer- mittee on International Relations, who this legislation. sey (Mr. SMITH). has been a forceful advocate for human Clearly, I believe it is important that I am hoping and praying that my rights worldwide, including Vietnam, those of us who may go in the face of neighbor, who is still incarcerated, and is one of the cosponsors of this leg- adversity on issues that may provide a leaving his family in financial destitu- islation. certain degree of contention and ten- tion, can raise his head again in dig- (Mr. HYDE asked and was given per- sion, that we continue to be united nity and come back home. But if I do mission to revise and extend his re- around the question of human rights not stand for him on the floor of the marks.) and the right kind of human rights. House with this legislation, then I Let me thank the gentleman from would say to my friends and colleagues b 1315 New Jersey (Mr. SMITH). The gen- in this Congress, we do a disservice to Mr. HYDE. Madam Speaker, I thank tleman helped me out. Although my those who lost their lives and stood the gentleman for yielding me time. constituent is still incarcerated in alongside of us as brothers as we

VerDate 31-AUG-2001 00:05 Sep 07, 2001 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00014 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K06SE7.024 pfrm01 PsN: H06PT1 September 6, 2001 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H5423 fought for justice and peace in the I have closely followed the persecution of reli- namese Government to ensure their re- Vietnam War. That, I consider to be a gious leaders, including the Vietnamese gov- turn. war that was for a just cause, and I will ernment’s restriction on church activities. I With these events occurring on a never, never, I will never cease thank- have commended and supported the work of daily basis, it is imperative that the ing those brothers and sisters who courageous individuals such as Catholic priest international community know that served in the Vietnam War from the Father Nguyen Van Ly, a champion for reli- the United States remains committed United States of America. gious freedom in Vietnam. For example, Fa- to improving the human rights situa- Madam Speaker, I rise in support of the ther Ly’s parish bravely planted a large banner tion in Vietnam. The bill we are debat- Vietnam Human Rights Act, HR 2368. with the words ‘‘We Need Freedom or Reli- ing now, H.R. 2833, the Viet Nam Madam Speaker, last year the United States gion’’ on the church property. It should not Human Rights Act, is a positive step signed a sweeping bilateral trade agreement have to be an act of bravery to stand up for forward in that direction. with Vietnam. The World Bank estimates that religious freedom. It should be an assured I urge my colleagues to support this this world increase U.S. imports from Vietnam right. Father Ly also submitted written testi- bill. By passing this resolution, we will by $800 million from last year—a gain of 60 mony for hearing of the U.S. Commission on reaffirm our resolve to help the percent. International Religious Freedom and joined Montagnards, along with other ethnic Madam Speaker, the U.S. State Depart- with other religious leaders in Vietnam to orga- minorities in the same position. The ment’s year 2000 review of human rights in nize an Inter-religious Council to campaign Montagnards fought hard alongside Vietnam noted that Vietnam has made im- peacefully for religious rights. In May, Viet- members of the United States Army provements in its human rights record. Despite namese authorities arrested Father Ly. Special Forces in the war in the North. these improvements, the State Department I have also received dozens of letters from Do not give up the fight for them now. still rated Vietnam as ‘‘proof’’ overall on Vietnamese constituents expressing their own I urge all my fellow Congressmen to vote yes on H.R. 2833. human rights. The State Department noted profound concern over the persecution of Fa- Mr. SMITH of New Jersey. Madam that the Vietnam Government continues to re- ther Ly and of religious leaders from the press basic political freedoms, is intolerant of Speaker, I yield 5 minutes to the dis- Bhuddist Church. I must conclude that these tinguished gentlewoman from Florida dissenting viewpoints, and selectively re- concerns of my constituents are representative (Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN), the chairwoman of presses the religious rights of its citizens. of those of Vietnamese heritage across the In protest of these practices, I voted to dis- the Subcommittee on International Op- nation. More importantly, it is our role as lead- erations and Human Rights who has approve normal trading relations with Vietnam ers of the free world to promote the core val- prior to the recess. By doing so, I did not seek been a very potent and strong force on ues of our human rights. behalf of human rights worldwide, but to disparage the gains Vietnam has made in Mr. SMITH of New Jersey. Madam re-engaging the world. Rather, I hoped my also on behalf of the Vietnamese. Speaker, I yield 4 minutes to the gen- Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN. Madam Speak- vote would cause this body to seek a con- tleman from North Carolina (Mr. er, I thank the gentleman for yielding sistent balance between our trade priorities BALLENGER). me time. and the principles we use to steer this nation. Mr. BALLENGER. Madam Speaker, I Madam Speaker, on behalf of the peo- We cannot continue to hold ourselves out as thank the gentleman for yielding me ple of Vietnam who clamor for democ- a nation of laws and turn our back on our con- time, and also the gentleman from racy and the right to live free of op- victions at every economic opportunity. There- California (Mr. LANTOS) for coming up pression, on behalf of all the faithful fore, I am supportive of the provisions of H.R. with this bill. and religious leaders who have been 2368, because it brings promise for human Madam Speaker, I am fortunate to imprisoned, tortured and subjected to rights reform that is needed in Vietnam. This have many Montagnard tribesmen liv- the most barbaric persecution simply bill establishes a Congressional-Executive ing in my district, so it is a pleasure for exercising their universal rights, as Commission on Vietnamm to monitor the acts today to be able to speak out in favor a refugee from another Communist re- of the Government of Vietnam which reflect of this bill, H.R. 2833. gime, and as chairman of the Sub- compliance with or violation of human rights, Today, we have an opportunity to committee on International Operations in particular those contained in the Inter- send a clear message to Hanoi that and Human Rights, I rise in strong sup- national Covenant on Civil and Political Rights human rights abuses will not be forgot- port of the Viet Nam Human Rights and in the Universal Declaration of Human ten with the passage of a resolution to Act. Rights, the rule of law in Vietnam and the de- codify the trade agreement recently The Vietnamese regime continues to velopment of U.S. programs and activities and negotiated between the U.S. and Viet- systematically violate the human private organizations to increase the inter- nam. Vietnam’s record on human rights, the civil liberties and the reli- change of people and ideas between the rights has remained poor, with very gious freedoms of its people. In March United States and Vietnam. few real improvements. Government of this year, the Vietnamese authori- The bill also prohibits U.S. non-humanitarian crackdowns on religious groups and po- ties prevented the Hoa Hao Buddhist assistance to the Government of Vietnam un- litical dissidents continue today. In a believers from participating in a mass less the President determines and certifies to 1999 State Department report, it said, pilgrimage to their sacred ground. Key Congress that the Government of Vietnam has ‘‘In areas populated by ethnic minori- leaders were arrested or their homes complied with certain human rights require- ties, authorities allow little discretion surrounded by police. Devotees were ments. It directs the Secretary of the Treasury in practicing their faith.’’ threatened or detained on their way to to instruct the U.S. Executive Director of spec- One particular group that bears visit the holy site. Those who were fi- ified international financial institutions to use heavy-handed Hanoi treatment are the nally able to reach the Hoa Hao village the U.S. vote to deny multilateral non-humani- Montagnard people of the Central were met by police and security offi- tarian assistance to Vietnam unless the Presi- Highlands. Since 1975, the Montagnards cials. dent determines and certifies to Congress that have been singled out, in part for their The extent of the human rights viola- such requirements have been met. It author- past assistance to the United States, tions and religious persecution is so izes U.S. assistance for the support of individ- their strong commitment to the Chris- acute that on Tuesday of this week uals and organizations to promote human tian religion, and a traditional way of Amnesty International reported that a rights and nonviolent democratic change in life. Buddhist monk killed himself as a Vietnam. It sets forth U.S. policy with respect In February of 2001, several thousand form of protest for the heinous prac- to overcoming the jamming of Radio Free Asia Montagnard protestors gathered for a tices used by the Vietnamese authori- by Vietnam, U.S. educational and cultural ex- series of peaceful demonstrations ties to usurp the rights of their people change programs to promote freedom and de- throughout the Central Highlands. to practice their religious beliefs. mocracy in Vietnam and the offer of refugee These peaceful demonstrations were Just last night, Hong Kong AFP re- resettlement to Vietnam nationals. forcibly stopped by the Vietnamese ports that a dozen dissidents were de- It is crucial that we do whatever is possible military, using helicopter gunships and tained in dawn raids by Vietnamese au- to ensure that Vietnamm complies with human tanks. In addition, refugees that did es- thorities. After several hours of inter- rights, particularly in connection with its guar- cape to Cambodia are being sought now rogation, they were released with antee of the freedom of religion, association by Hanoi for their return and, in some warnings from security police to stop and expression and its treatment of prisoners. cases, bounties are offered by the Viet- their activities.

VerDate 31-AUG-2001 00:05 Sep 07, 2001 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00015 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K06SE7.027 pfrm01 PsN: H06PT1 H5424 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE September 6, 2001 Vietnam uses a maze of laws, decrees This is an issue, especially with the should be very clear that we go on and regulations to prohibit religious trade bill pending later on this after- record today with the support of worship and to justify the arbitrary ar- noon, where we have to make a strong, human rights organizations, the sup- rest, detention, harassment, abuse and cogent statement on behalf of those port of the American Legion, who sub- censorship of those seeking to exert who are persecuted. We must stand mitted an effective letter, which I will their religious liberty and their right with the oppressed and not the oppres- include as part of the RECORD, from to free association. sor. I know some people, and I think it Steve Robertson, the director of the Article IV of the Vietnamese con- is naive, but some people honestly be- National Legislative Commission of stitution, for example, enables the se- lieve if we just engage in trade, some- the American Legion. curity apparatus to enforce an extra- how that will mitigate, and some day I just want to say again how impor- legal administrative decree against end, these egregious abuses. The evi- tant this legislation is and, hopefully, any dissidents under the pretext of en- dence would suggest otherwise. it will pass with a vote as close to dangering national security. The re- Having said that, we have in this leg- unanimous as humanly possible. gime is among the totalitarian or au- islation some very significant mile- Those who vote against this are say- thoritarian regimes specifically re- stones that we call upon the Govern- ing that human rights do not matter, buked by the State Department in its ment of Vietnam to achieve. Among because this has a waiver in it. This legislation has a provision that gives annual reports on religious freedoms these are the release of political and the President the ability to decide and human rights practices. religious prisoners, an expansion of a whether or not waiving a provision, a Earlier this year, the report issued provision of religious freedom which sanction, if you will, is in the national by the U.S. Commission on Inter- allows these Buddhist and Evangelical interest. national Religious Freedom also stated Christians, and so many others being that human rights and religious free- So I strongly support this legislation. repressed at this particular time, to en- It is a bipartisan product. doms are ‘‘severely repressed in Viet- gage freely in the exercise of their reli- nam in a manner common to Com- THE AMERICAN LEGION, gion; and stop the repression of ethnic Washington, DC, July 24, 2001. munist countries in general: through minorities, especially the Hon. CHRISTOPHER SMITH, arbitrarily enforced registration laws, Montagnards, who have suffered a cru- House of Representatives, tightly controlled official organiza- elty that many of us would find abso- Washington, DC. tions and strict limitations on reli- lutely appalling. DEAR REPRESENTATIVE SMITH: The Amer- ican Legion thanks you for authoring H.R. gious activities.’’ Finally, on the issue of trafficking, This same commission created by the 2368, the Vietnam Human Rights Act of 2001. Members may recall I was the prime Congress called on the new administra- The American Legion fully supports this im- sponsor last year of the Victims of tion and on us to factor into the devel- portant legislation which seeks to promote Trafficking and Violence Protection freedom and democracy in Vietnam. opment and implementation of U.S.- Act of 2000. Vietnam has a trafficking The American Legion opposes Normal Vietnam policy the protection of reli- problem. There is some complicity on Trade Relations (NTR) with Vietnam based gious freedom and human rights. It un- on what we believe is less-than-full coopera- the part of the government. derscored the need for the Congress to tion by the Vietnamese government in re- pressure the Vietnamese authorities to b 1330 gard to the accounting of the over 1,900 Americans still missing from the Vietnam ‘‘make substantial improvements in This bill calls upon our own govern- the protection of religious freedoms’’ War. The current state of human rights in ment to make a finding as to whether Vietnam requires as much, if not more, at- and to ‘‘undertake obligations to the or not and to what extent the Govern- tention than normalized trade relations. United States to make such improve- ment’s complicity in trafficking is real Currently, Vietnamese authorities are tar- ments.’’ or whether or not there has been geting many ethnic groups who were faithful It further called on the Congress to progress in ending trafficking. Hope- allies of U.S. forces during the Vietnam War, incorporate Vietnam’s progress in the and denying them their basic human rights. fully, for the sake of those who have The Montagnards of the Central Highlands protection and respect of human rights been abused in modern slavery-like and religious freedoms as part of an an- are just one example. We believe H.R. 2368 conditions, we will see an end to this will help ensure compliance with the Inter- nual review of the normal trade rela- abuse of women and children. national Covenant on Civil and Political tion status for Vietnam. Madam Speaker, as we come to a Rights and the Universal Declaration of The Viet Nam Human Rights Act is close of the debate on this legislation, Human Rights by the Vietnamese govern- an integral component of such a strat- ment. I want to especially thank my good egy, using nonhumanitarian assist- Although trade may be increasing between ance, democracy programs and U.S. friend and my former staff director on both countries, The American Legion does Government broadcasts to support the the Subcommittee on International Op- not believe this will, in any way, guarantee erations and Human Rights which I Vietnam’s speedy transition to democracy. Vietnamese people in their struggle to Continual pressure needs to be applied to the exert their rights as human beings and used to chair, Grover Joseph Rees, who has done an extraordinary job in help- Vietnamese government to treat their citi- as citizens. It sends a clear signal to zens in a fair and equitable manner. the Vietnamese authorities that the ing to shape this legislation. He has Once again, The American Legion fully U.S. Congress is keeping a watchful done great work getting the facts for supports H.R. 2368, the Vietnam Human eye. all of us. We only deal with facts, no Rights Act of 2001. The American Legion ap- As the wife of a proud Vietnam vet- hyperbole, no exaggeration. What is preciates your continued leadership in ad- eran, I ask my colleagues to support the situation on the ground right now? dressing the issues that are important to What is the prognosis for reform, and veterans and their families. this important piece of legislation, and Sincerely, I congratulate the gentleman from New how do we get there? I want to thank Peter Yeo on the STEVE A. ROBERTSON, Jersey (Chairman SMITH) for once Director, National Legislative Commission. again being the forceful leader that he Democratic staff of the Committee on Madam Speaker, I yield any remain- is on the issue of international human International Relations who not only ing time to the gentleman from Vir- rights. serves the gentleman from California ginia (Mr. WOLF). Mr. SMITH of New Jersey. Madam (Mr. LANTOS) so well, but serves the en- Mr. LANTOS. Madam Speaker, I Speaker, I yield myself the balance of tire committee so well, and I want to yield such time as he may consume to my time. thank him for his contributions. the gentleman from Virginia (Mr. Mr. LANTOS. Madam Speaker, I I want to thank Uyen Dinh, in the of- WOLF), my good friend. yield 2 minutes to the gentleman from fice of the gentleman from Virginia (Mr. WOLF asked and was given per- New Jersey. (Mr. TOM DAVIS) who weighed in and mission to revise and extend his re- Mr. SMITH of New Jersey. Madam helped. Also thank to Tom Mooney, the marks.) Speaker, I thank the gentlewoman staff director of the full International Mr. WOLF. Madam Speaker, I rise in from Florida (Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN) for Relations Committee, for all the work strong support of H.R. 2833, the Viet her kind comments and strong support that he and his staff did. This has been Nam Human Rights Act, and I encour- and advocacy for human rights in Viet- a true team effort. This is a bipartisan age my colleagues, as did the gen- nam. effort. The government of Vietnam tleman from New Jersey (Mr. SMITH)

VerDate 31-AUG-2001 00:54 Sep 07, 2001 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00016 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K06SE7.029 pfrm01 PsN: H06PT1 September 6, 2001 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H5425 and the gentleman from California (Mr. years ago and are now victims of im- tleman from Virginia (Mr. WOLF), the LANTOS), to vote for passage of this prisonment, torture, and death for chairman of the Subcommittee on very important legislation. I want to speaking out against the Communist Commerce, Justice, State and the Judi- applaud the gentleman from New Jer- government abuses. Christians in Viet- ciary, for his very, very strong state- sey, my good friend, for his hard work nam have had their property con- ment. We both got elected back in 1981; and devotion and dedication in bring- fiscated and their leaders imprisoned and we have worked together on ing this legislation to the floor, and and tortured for simply trying to wor- human rights issues all around the the gentleman from California (Mr. ship their God. It should be clear that world, including in Vietnam. It was the LANTOS) for his efforts on not only this, imprisonment, torture, and killing of gentleman’s idea years ago to go to a but on frankly all of the major impor- innocent citizens, based on their reli- gulag called Perm Camp 35, 1,000 miles tant human rights issues that we have gious beliefs by any country, will al- outside of Moscow in the Ural Moun- had before the Congress. I also applaud ways stand in the way of normal rela- tains. There we met with political pris- the bipartisan group of colleagues who tions with the United States. oners who had been abused, who had have cosponsored this piece of legisla- Madam Speaker, H.R. 2833 also tries been tortured, and that meeting and tion. to address the issue of the complicity the subsequent representation that he I would say to the government, is it of the Vietnamese government in se- and I and others made—but he led the too much to ask that the government vere forms of trafficking in human way on that—helped to secure the free- of Vietnam be required to make ‘‘sub- beings. In June of this year, the Con- dom of those individuals. stantial progress’’ toward the releasing gressional Human Rights Caucus We did the same thing in China and of political prisoners, ending religious chaired by the gentleman from Cali- in other places in Asia. He has been all persecution, increasing respect for the fornia (Mr. LANTOS), held a hearing on over Africa. When he speaks—and he rights of ethnic minorities, and elimi- the trafficking of women and children and the gentleman from California (Mr. nating their participation in the traf- into sex markets around the world. One LANTOS) speak with enormous amounts ficking of human beings before they re- of the expert witnesses showed covertly of credibility—on humanitarianism and ceive any further increases in govern- filmed negotiations of girls as young as respect for human rights and respect ment-to-government, nonhumanitarian 7 and 8 years old being sold into sex for life, the gentleman from Virginia assistance from the United States? markets in Vietnam, 7 and 8 years old. (Mr. WOLF), I think, takes a second to These steps should be at a minimum, So as Members come pouring in down no one. the minimum actions taken by any Na- here to talk about the opportunities I do hope Members are listening—and tion who is serious about establishing for trade in Vietnam, think in terms of K Street and some of the lobbyists, and normal relations with the United these young girls, 7 and 8 years old. the government of Vietnam itself, Governments who tolerate or partici- States. which through its embassy has admon- Madam Speaker, H.R. 2833 requires pate in this type of cruel and inhumane ished this Congress not to support this that the President of the United States behavior should never qualify, should legislation. Why? I went to their Web certify that the government of Viet- never qualify for foreign aid or expect site, Madam Speaker, just the other nam make substantial improvements to enjoy Normal Trade Relations with day and looked and they had a state- in the area of human rights. Those of the United States. ment about how religious freedom is It is my hope that the passage of the us who have held hearings and listened respected, it is constitutionally pro- Viet Nam Human Rights Act will send to the heartbreaking testimonies of tected. Then what do they have to a strong message to the government in witness after witness who have endured worry about? This simply says there Hanoi that continued abuses of its citi- the persecution from Hanoi policies has to be ‘‘substantial progress’’ in zens will not lead to an expansion of know that these substantial improve- that area; we are not even saying trade, increases in aid, or normal rela- achievement. We are saying progress; ments are long overdue. Witnesses at- tions with the United States or the rest test that many groups of people in move in the right direction. I would of the Free World. I encourage my col- hope that Members would find it in Vietnam have suffered unending perse- leagues to protect the innocent in Viet- cution since the war ended in 1975, and their hearts to vote for this and say, we nam by voting for H.R. 2833. I am sure are going to give away the store and the persecution has continued. the gentleman from New Jersey and Regarding religious persecution, no have free trade with the hope and ex- the gentleman from California will ask faith, no faith is untouched by Hanoi’s pectation that will lead to a liberaliza- for a rollcall vote on this, I would as- tion of human rights. I do believe that persecution. In January, 42 colleagues sume. But hopefully, hopefully there is naive, but if this is our belief, I do in the House sent a letter to Viet- will be no negative votes against this not know how we cannot support this namese Prime Minister Phan Van Khai so that the message goes into Hanoi of legislation. This is waivable. It pro- expressing concern for the lack of reli- the United States Congress and the vides the President, who we hope will gious freedom and continued persecu- people of the United States Congress, make an honest determination, to de- tion of religious leaders in Vietnam. and so that the people in Hanoi and the cide whether a waiver is in the best in- Catholic bishops, Buddhist monks, people in Vietnam who will wake up to- terests of the tenets that are contained leaders of Christian house churches and morrow and find out that the Congress Muslims have all endured nonstop per- has passed this legislation, take hope within this legislation. Madam Speaker, we want to see real secution by the Communist govern- because of the overwhelming vote. ment in Vietnam since 1975. So again, in closing, I thank the gen- progress. We are tired of words. We want deeds by the government of Viet- Earlier this year, prominent leaders tleman from New Jersey (Mr. SMITH) of the outlawed Unified Buddhist and the gentleman from California (Mr. nam. They are repressing people. They are beating people. They are killing Church of Vietnam, UBCV, the 83-year- LANTOS). I hope this bill passes with 435 old patriarch, Thich Huyen Quang, and votes or, if there is somebody missing, people. That is not hyperbole, that is Thich Quang Do, a Nobel Peace Prize 434 to nothing, because if we really the truth on the ground. There are reli- nominee, were detained and placed want to open up the gulags of Vietnam gious believers such as the Unified under house arrest for what the gov- and allow the Catholic priests and the Buddhist Church, as we mentioned ear- ernment described as ‘‘as a number of bishops and the monks and the lier, and others have mentioned it, who wrongful acts they have recently com- Montagnard people to be heard, and have suffered immeasurably simply be- mitted.’’ This action was followed by stop the sexual trading that has gone cause of their faith. Again, the gen- the detaining of Catholic Father on in the past, the passage of this bill tleman from Virginia was the prime Nguyen Van Ly and a stepped up of- will really do it. sponsor of the International Religious fense against the Montagnard people of Mr. SMITH of New Jersey. Madam Freedom Act, legislation that the pre- the Central Highlands in Vietnam, as Speaker, will the gentleman yield? vious administration did not want and the gentleman from California was Mr. WOLF. I yield to the gentleman then signed. I hope this administration talking about. from New Jersey. does not follow that course as well. Many of the Montagnard are people Mr. SMITH of New Jersey. Madam Embrace human rights. Be real, trans- who fought alongside American troops Speaker, I want to thank the gen- parent, up front.

VerDate 31-AUG-2001 00:05 Sep 07, 2001 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00017 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K06SE7.074 pfrm01 PsN: H06PT1 H5426 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE September 6, 2001 Again, I want to thank the gen- As you know, the Committee on the Judici- As a result of the continuing consultation tleman from Virginia (Mr. WOLF) for ary has a jurisdictional interest in this legis- between the Committees on Financial Serv- his very, very strong advocacy. He is a lation, and I appreciate your acknowledg- ices and International Relations, H.R. 2833 champion and someone for whom I ment of that jurisdictional interest. While contains language responsive to the concerns the bill would be sequentially referred to the raised by Members of my committee. There- have a tremendous amount of respect. I Judiciary Committee, I understand the de- fore, I have no objection to allowing the hope my colleagues hear these words sire to have this legislation considered expe- Committee on financial Services to be dis- and will support this legislation. ditiously by the House; therefore, I do not charged from the further consideration of Mr. LANTOS. Madam Speaker, I intend to hold a hearing or markup on this both H.R. 2833 and H.R. 2368. By agreeing to yield myself the remaining time. legislation. waive its consideration of the bill, the Fi- I want to thank all of my colleagues In agreeing to waive consideration by our nancial Services Committee does not waive for their eloquent statements. Earlier Committee, I would expect you to agree that its jurisdiction over either measure. In addi- this year, under the leadership of the this procedural route should not be con- tion, the Committee on Financial Services strued to prejudice the Committee on the Ju- reserves its authority to seek conferees on gentleman from Missouri (Mr. GEP- diciary’s jurisdictional interest and preroga- any provisions of H.R. 2833 that are within HARDT), the Democratic leader in the tives on this or any similar legislation and the Financial Services Committee’s jurisdic- House, a number of us went to Vietnam will not be considered as precedent for con- tion during any House-Senate conference to see on the ground the development sideration of matters of jurisdictional inter- that may be convened on this or related leg- of that country that has suffered so est to my Committee in the future. The islation. much during the long and painful war. Committee on the Judiciary takes this ac- Thank you for your assistance in this mat- We feel for the Vietnamese people. tion with the understanding that the Com- ter. mittee’s jurisdiction over the provisions Sincerely, They are an enormously talented and within the Committee’s jurisdiction is in no hardworking, committed people to MICHAEL G. OXLEY, way diminished or altered, and that the com- Chairman. leading better lives. But we have to mittee’s right to the appointment of con- stand with them, not just in terms of ferees during any conference on the bill is Mr. GILMAN. Madam Speaker, I want to their economic aspirations, but in preserved. I would also expect your support commend Chairman Smith for crafting this im- terms of their aspirations along indi- in my request to the Speaker for the ap- portant bill. I also wish to commend Com- vidual and human rights, rights of reli- pointment of conferees from my Committee mittee Counsel Joseph Rees for his excellent gious freedom, political freedom, press with respect to matters within the jurisdic- work in helping to prepare this comprehensive tion of my Committee should a conference freedom, none of which they enjoy at measure. with the Senate be convened on this or simi- Madam Speaker, the Vietnam Human the moment. This legislation attempts lar legislation. to address those issues. Again, thank you for your cooperation on Rights Act is a landmark initiative that sets out As we open up our relations with this important matter. I would appreciate clear goals and direction for our Nation’s pol- Vietnam, politically and economically, your including this letter in the Congres- icy towards Vietnam. It is an example of the it is critical that this body speaks out sional Record during today’s debate of H.R. sort of policy the State Department should be loud and clear on the issue of human 2833. doing with other repressive governments. rights in Vietnam. I again want to pay Sincerely, Unfortunately, in the past few years, our F. JAMES SENSENBRENNER, Jr., tribute to the gentleman from New government delinked trade restrictions to Chairman. human rights improvement in Vietnam. This Jersey (Mr. SMITH), my friend and col- Mr. OXLEY. Madam Speaker, I rise today in league, who has led us on this issue, action was shortsighted and an insult to the strong support of H.R. 2833, the Viet Nam and I call on all of my colleagues to memory of these American and Vietnamese Human Rights Act. This legislation is an im- vote for this legislation. men and Woman who died during the war at- portant component of our Viet Nam trade pol- Mr. HYDE. Madam Speaker, I submit two tempting to bring about positive change. Their icy. sacrifice to promote democratic governments letters relating to the consideration of H.R. This bill was additionally referred to the 2833, the ‘‘Viet Nam Human Rights Act.’’ in the region must not be forgotten. Committee on Financial Services, which I The Vietnam Human Rights Act will ensure COMMITTEE ON INTERNATIONAL chair, because it contains provisions relating that the State Department puts our Nation’s RELATIONS, to international financial institutions and multi- best foot forward. Accordingly, I strongly urge HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, lateral banking organizations. I am including Washington, DC, September 6, 2001. my colleagues to support it. for the record a letter to the Speaker memori- Hon. F. JAMES SENSENBRENNER, Jr., Mr. LANTOS. Madam Speaker, I Chairman, Committee on the Judiciary, House alizing the cooperation between my committee yield back the balance of my time. of Representatives, Washington, DC. and the Committee on International Relations The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mrs. DEAR JIM: I am writing to you concerning in reaching this important compromise. BIGGERT). All time for debate has ex- the bill H.R. 2833, the ‘‘Viet Nam Human I want to thank the Chairman of the Sub- pired. Pursuant to the order of the Rights Act,’’ which contains legislative lan- committee on International Monetary Policy House of Wednesday, September 5, 2001, guage which may be the subject of a sequen- and Trade, the gentleman from Nebraska (Mr. the previous question is ordered. tial referral of the bill to your committee. BEREUTER) for his hard work, and Chairman The question is on the engrossment From your letter of this date, I understand HYDE and Chairman SMITH for their willingness that you are willing to waive the right to a and third reading of the bill. sequential referral which will permit this to engage the Committee on Financial Serv- The bill was ordered to be engrossed committee to move expeditiously to the ices on matters within its jurisdiction. and read a third time, and was read the floor. Madam Speaker, I urge all of my colleagues third time. I understand that this waiver in no way af- to support this important measure. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The fects your subject matter jurisdiction, and I HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, question is on the passage of the bill. will support appointment of conferees from COMMITTEE ON FINANCIAL SERVICES, The question was taken; and the your committee on these or other related Washington, DC, September 6, 2001. Speaker pro tempore announced that matters within your jurisdiction. Hon. J. DENNIS HASTERT, I appreciate your assistance in this matter. the ayes appeared to have it. Speaker, House of Representatives, Washington, Mr. SMITH of New Jersey. Madam Sincerely, DC. HENRY J. HYDE, DEAR MR. SPEAKER: I am writing with re- Speaker, on that I demand the yeas Chairman. gard to H.R. 2833, the Viet Nam Human and nays. Rights Act, which is scheduled to be consid- The yeas and nays were ordered. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, ered by the House today. This bill is similar The vote was taken by electronic de- COMMITTEE ON THE JUDICIARY, to H.R. 2368 which was reported by the Com- vice, and there were—yeas 410, nays 1, Washington, DC, September 6, 2001. mittee on International Relations yesterday not voting 19, as follows: Hon. HENRY J. HYDE and additionally referred to the Committee [Roll No. 335] on Financial Services. As you are aware, Chairman, House Committee on International YEAS—410 Relations, U.S. House of Representatives, both bills contain provisions relating to Washington, DC. international financial institutions and mul- Abercrombie Armey Baldwin DEAR HENRY: I write regarding H.R. 2833, tilateral banking organizations which fall Ackerman Baca Ballenger the ‘‘Viet Nam Human Rights Act,’’ which within the jurisdiction of the Committee on Aderholt Bachus Barcia Akin Baird Barr was referred to the Committee on Inter- Financial Services pursuant to clause 1(g) of Allen Baker Barrett national Relations, the Committee on Finan- rule X of the Rules of the House of Rep- Andrews Baldacci Bartlett cial Services, and the Committee on Rules. resentatives.

VerDate 31-AUG-2001 01:21 Sep 07, 2001 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00018 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K06SE7.075 pfrm01 PsN: H06PT1 September 6, 2001 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H5427 Barton Ferguson LaTourette Ros-Lehtinen Skelton Tierney respect to the products of the Socialist Bass Filner Leach Ross Slaughter Toomey Becerra Flake Lee Rothman Smith (MI) Towns Republic of Vietnam, and ask for its Bentsen Fletcher Levin Roukema Smith (NJ) Turner immediate consideration. Bereuter Foley Lewis (CA) Roybal-Allard Smith (TX) Udall (CO) The Clerk read the title of the joint Berkley Forbes Lewis (GA) Royce Smith (WA) Udall (NM) resolution. Berman Ford Lewis (KY) Rush Snyder Upton The text of House Joint Resolution 51 Berry Fossella Linder Ryan (WI) Solis Velazquez Biggert Frelinghuysen LoBiondo Ryun (KS) Souder Visclosky is as follows: Bilirakis Frost Lofgren Sabo Spratt Vitter H.J. RES. 51 Bishop Gallegly Lowey Sanchez Stark Walden Resolved by the Senate and House of Rep- Sanders Stearns Walsh Blagojevich Ganske Lucas (KY) resentatives of the United States of America in Blumenauer Gekas Lucas (OK) Sandlin Stenholm Wamp Blunt Gephardt Luther Sawyer Strickland Waters Congress assembled, That the Congress ap- Boehlert Gibbons Maloney (CT) Saxton Stump Watkins (OK) proves the extension of nondiscriminatory Boehner Gilchrest Maloney (NY) Schaffer Stupak Watson (CA) treatment with respect to the products of Bonilla Gilman Manzullo Schakowsky Sununu Watt (NC) the Socialist Republic of Vietnam trans- Bonior Gonzalez Markey Schiff Sweeney Waxman mitted by the President to the Congress on Bono Goode Mascara Schrock Tancredo Weiner June 8, 2001. Borski Goodlatte Matheson Scott Tanner Weldon (FL) Boswell Gordon Matsui Sensenbrenner Tauscher Weldon (PA) The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- Boucher Goss McCarthy (MO) Serrano Tauzin Weller ant to the order of the House of Boyd Graham McCarthy (NY) Sessions Taylor (MS) Wexler Wednesday, September 5, 2001, the gen- Shadegg Taylor (NC) Whitfield Brady (PA) Granger McCollum tleman from California (Mr. THOMAS) Brady (TX) Graves McCrery Shaw Terry Wicker Brown (FL) Green (TX) McDermott Shays Thomas Wilson and a Member opposed to the joint res- Brown (OH) Green (WI) McGovern Sherwood Thompson (CA) Wolf olution each will control 1 hour. Brown (SC) Greenwood McHugh Shimkus Thompson (MS) Woolsey Shows Thornberry Wu Is there a Member opposed to the Bryant Grucci McInnis joint resolution? Burr Gutierrez McIntyre Shuster Thune Wynn Burton Gutknecht McKeon Simmons Thurman Young (FL) Mr. MCNULTY. Madam Speaker, I Simpson Tiahrt Buyer Hall (OH) McKinney claim the time in opposition to the Skeen Tiberi Callahan Hall (TX) McNulty joint resolution. Calvert Hansen Meehan NAYS—1 The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gen- Camp Harman Meeks (NY) Cannon Hart Menendez Paul tleman from New York (Mr. MCNULTY) Cantor Hastings (WA) Mica NOT VOTING—19 will control 60 minutes. Capito Hayworth Millender- The Chair recognizes the gentleman Capps Hefley McDonald Conyers Horn Portman Crane Jones (NC) Sherman from California (Mr. THOMAS). Capuano Herger Miller (FL) Mr. THOMAS. Madam Speaker, I ask Cardin Hill Miller, Gary Davis (IL) Kaptur Traficant Carson (IN) Hilleary Miller, George Frank Lipinski Watts (OK) unanimous consent to yield one-half of Carson (OK) Hilliard Mink Gillmor Meek (FL) Young (AK) my time to the gentleman from Michi- Hastings (FL) Mollohan Castle Hinchey Moore gan (Mr. LEVIN), and that he be per- Chabot Hinojosa Moran (KS) Hayes Oxley Chambliss Hobson Moran (VA) mitted to yield time as he sees fit. Clay Hoeffel Morella b 1407 The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there Clayton Hoekstra Murtha So the bill was passed. objection to the request of the gen- Clement Holden Myrick The result of the vote was announced tleman from California? Clyburn Holt Nadler There was no objection. Coble Honda Napolitano as above recorded. Collins Hooley Neal A motion to reconsider was laid on Mr. THOMAS. Madam Speaker, I Combest Hostettler Nethercutt the table. yield myself such time as I may con- Condit Houghton Ney Stated for: sume. Cooksey Hoyer Northup House Joint Resolution 51, as appro- Costello Hulshof Norwood Mr. WATTS of Oklahoma. Madam Speaker, priate with its title, deals with a trade Cox Hunter Nussle on rollcall No. 335 I was unavoidably detained. Coyne Hyde Oberstar agreement with the Socialist Republic Had I been present, I would have voted ‘‘yea’’. Cramer Inslee Obey of Vietnam. This is the most com- Mr. HAYES. Madam Speaker, I was unable Crenshaw Isakson Olver prehensive trade agreement with a Crowley Israel Ortiz to be present for rollcall vote 335 due to my nonmarket economy country that the Cubin Issa Osborne recovery from hip surgery. Had I been Culberson Istook Ose United States has ever entered into. present, I would have voted ‘‘yea’’ on rollcall Cummings Jackson (IL) Otter That is why I want to underscore that Cunningham Jackson-Lee Owens 335. Davis (CA) (TX) Pallone it is with the Socialist Republic of Davis (FL) Jefferson Pascrell f Vietnam. Davis, Jo Ann Jenkins Pastor REMOVAL OF NAME OF MEMBER Normal trade relations used to be Davis, Tom John Payne called Most Favored Nation treatment, Deal Johnson (CT) Pelosi AS COSPONSOR OF H. CON. RES. DeFazio Johnson (IL) Pence 144 and frankly, it was a misnomer; most DeGette Johnson, E. B. Peterson (MN) nations receive Most Favored Nation Delahunt Johnson, Sam Peterson (PA) Mr. PICKERING. Madam Speaker, I treatment. And so a few years ago we DeLauro Jones (OH) Petri ask unanimous consent that my name DeLay Kanjorski Phelps appropriately changed the termi- DeMint Keller Pickering be withdrawn as cosponsor from H. nology. I think, therefore, if we are Deutsch Kelly Pitts Con. Res. 144. asking that we have normal trade rela- Diaz-Balart Kennedy (MN) Platts The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mrs. tions with the Socialist Republic of Dicks Kennedy (RI) Pombo BIGGERT). Is there objection to the re- Dingell Kerns Pomeroy Vietnam, who do we not have normal Doggett Kildee Price (NC) quest of the gentleman from Mis- trade relations with? And in this part Dooley Kilpatrick Pryce (OH) sissippi? of the world, in the Far East, there are Doolittle Kind (WI) Putnam There was no objection. Doyle King (NY) Quinn basically two nations that do not enjoy Dreier Kingston Radanovich f normal trading relations with the Duncan Kirk Rahall United States. Those are Laos and Dunn Kleczka Ramstad APPROVING EXTENSION OF NON- North Korea. All other countries in the Edwards Knollenberg Rangel DISCRIMINATORY TREATMENT Ehlers Kolbe Regula Far East enjoy this status. Ehrlich Kucinich Rehberg WITH RESPECT TO PRODUCTS OF The idea of having a bilateral trade Emerson LaFalce Reyes THE SOCIALIST REPUBLIC OF agreement with the Socialist Republic Engel LaHood Reynolds VIETNAM English Lampson Riley of Vietnam in a comprehensive way al- Eshoo Langevin Rivers Mr. THOMAS. Madam Speaker, pur- lows us to deal with access in areas of Etheridge Lantos Rodriguez suant to the previous order of the industrial and agricultural goods, in Evans Largent Roemer House, I call up the joint resolution services, in intellectual property Everett Larsen (WA) Rogers (KY) Farr Larson (CT) Rogers (MI) (H.J. Res. 51) approving the extension rights, in investment, and in the trans- Fattah Latham Rohrabacher of nondiscriminatory treatment with parency of all of those activities.

VerDate 31-AUG-2001 01:21 Sep 07, 2001 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00019 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A06SE7.013 pfrm01 PsN: H06PT1 H5428 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE September 6, 2001 b 1415 Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Most of all, continued engagement maxi- It is a trade agreement that will Control Act. Accordingly, H.J. Res. 51, which mizes U.S. influence over the pace and direc- would reduce revenues, will be subject to the tion of Vietnam’s reforms, allowing our voice allow us to continue to improve the re- pay-as-you-go requirement. The Administra- lations between one of the fastest tion will work with Congress to ensure that to be heard as Vietnam determines its future. growing countries, both in terms of any unintended sequester of spending does And a strong Vietnam matters to America. It population and in terms of economy, in not occur under current law or the enact- matters because history has proved that we Southeast Asia. ment of any other proposals that meet the pay a heavy price for instability in Southeast Madam Speaker, I would place in the President’s objectives to reduce the debt, Asia. RECORD a Statement of Administration fund priority initiatives, and grant tax relief I urge you to vote yes for H.R. 51. Policy with regard to H.J. Res. 51. to all income tax paying Americans. Madam Speaker, I reserve the bal- This statement says, ‘‘The adminis- Mr. THOMAS. Madam Speaker, the U.S.- ance of my time. tration supports H.J. Res. 51 which Vietnam Bilateral Trade Agreement marks a Mr. MCNULTY. Madam Speaker, I would approve the extension of non-dis- milestone in the strengthening of our bilateral ask unanimous consent that half of my criminatory, i.e., normal trade rela- relations. This agreement is a sensible and time be yielded to the gentleman from tions treatment for products of Viet- necessary step. Vietnam has emerged as one California (Mr. ROHRABACHER) and that nam.’’ of Southeast Asia’s more promising econo- he be permitted to allocate that time The closing of the paragraph says mies, and it has the potential to be a strong as he sees fit, and that, further, I be that ‘‘the Bilateral Trade Agreement’s trading partner for America. permitted to yield the time that I have entry into force completes a normal- Continued engagement with Vietnam must remaining. ization process that has spanned four lie at the core of our relationship. It has al- The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mrs. administrations. Completion of this ready produced concrete results in terms of BIGGERT). Is there objection to the re- process will facilitate important bilat- the achievement of U.S. policy objectives, quest of the gentleman from New eral engagement on other issues of con- such as the fullest possible accounting of U.S. York? cern.’’ servicemen missing in action and resolution of There was no objection. EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF THE PRESI- remaining emigration cases. Mr. MCNULTY. Madam Speaker, I DENT, OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT This trade agreement—the product of many yield myself such time as I may con- AND BUDGET, years of bipartisan effort—will allow this en- sume. Washington, DC, September 6, 2001. gagement to continue, offering us the oppor- Madam Speaker, I rise in opposition STATEMENT OF ADMINISTRATION POLICY tunity to promote significant change in Viet- to H.J. Res. 51, a resolution approving (This statement has been coordinated by the U.S.-Viet Nam Bilateral Trade OMB with the concerned agencies) nam’s trade and economic policies, enhancing both internal reform and regional stability. It Agreement. H.J. Res. 51—Approving the Extension of commits Vietnam to the core principles of a As my colleagues know, this debate Normal Trade Relations Status for Viet- is no longer about the limited use of nam)—(Rep. Armey (R) TX and 2 cospon- market economy: open goods and services sors) markets, expanded rule of law, and broader issue of whether Vietnam should be eli- The Administration supports H.J. Res. 51, economic freedoms. gible to participate in U.S. credit and which would approve the extension of non- You get off the plane in Vietnam and sense credit guarantee programs, which I discriminatory, i.e., Normal Trade Relations immediately the profound changes that inter- also oppose at this time. Approval of (NTR), treatment for the products of Viet- action with the world at large has already this resolution would allow Vietnam to nam. be eligible to receive normal trade re- The Administration has continued to work brought. Vietnam moves at a vibrant pace. Its with Vietnam to incrementally normalize streets teem with new enterprises alongside lation status, or NTR, on an annual our bilateral political, economic, and con- the old. Young entrepreneurs sell modern basis similar to what China had for the sular relationship. U.S. engagement helps electronic goods beside ancient shopkeepers last 20 years. promote the development of a prosperous and purveyors of hand-painted bowls. Joint I also believe, Madam Speaker, that Vietnam and integrates it into world mar- ventures create modern factories where re- this debate is about something much kets and regional organizations, which, in more important. As I said last year, I turn, helps contribute to regional stability. mote rice paddies once lay. In addition, U.S. involvement has secured But Vietnam is a work in progress. Its com- do not oppose the eventual normaliza- Vietnamese cooperation and engagement on mitment to reform has been tested by two tion of relations with Vietnam, but I a range of important U.S. policy goals, in- years of slow economic growth following an do oppose declaring business as usual cluding achieving the fullest possible ac- extended period of strong improvement. The when the remains of American service counting of POW/MIAs from the Vietnam economy is now recovering, but that recovery personnel are still being recovered. Ac- War. U.S. engagement also gives hope of pro- remains fragile. cording to the Department of Defense ducing gains in respect for human rights as Prisoner of War Missing Personnel Of- well. The country leapt toward a market economy The U.S. has extended a Jackson-Vanik in the last 1980s, and its GDP doubled in the fice, we are receiving newly discovered waiver to Vietnam for the past 3 years. This ’90s, making it one of the fastest growing remains on a fairly frequent basis. waiver, which is a prerequisite for NTR trade economies in the world with 7.6 percent In the most recent joint field activity status, has permitted U.S. businesses oper- growth over the last decade. accounting which concluded on August ating in Vietnam to make use of U.S. Gov- In a country where official per capita GNP 7, 2001, just 4 weeks ago, Madam Speak- ernment programs supporting U.S. exports er, the remains of five more American to and investments in Vietnam. U.S. busi- hovers at $370, poverty is declining sharply as ness views Vietnam the thirteenth most pop- a direct result of the government’s recognition military personnel were identified. ulous country in the world, as an important of the value of market forces. They will be formally repatriated in potential market. Vietnam’s ongoing commitment to structural the next few weeks. Two of the identi- On June 8th, President Bush submitted the reform has laid the path for this continuing re- fied are unilaterals meaning the Viet- U.S.-Vietnam Bilateral Trade Agreement covery. But its economic promise has yet to namese simply handed over the re- (BTA) to Congress for its approval as part of be fulfilled. The bilateral trade agreement and mains. In my opinion, this indicates extending NTR to Vietnam. This BTA binds that the Vietnamese government has Vietnam to an unprecedented arrays of re- American engagement will help move Vietnam forms, including tariff reductions for key toward fulfillment of that promise. Its exports more information about our missing U.S. exports, elimination of non-tariff bar- to the U.S. are expected to more than double personnel. riers, intellectual property rights protection, once the agreement is in place, helping to cre- My question, Madam Speaker, is this: market access for American service indus- ate jobs and raise living standards. Cannot we just wait until this process tries, protections for American investors, Just as important, what does the agreement is completed? and mechanisms to promote the rule of law. mean for the U.S.? I have stated before on this floor, The BTA’s entry into force completes a Madam Speaker, the story of my fam- normalization process that has spanned four First, American business gets greater ac- Administrations. Completion of this process cess to Vietnam’s market of almost 80 million ily as it relates to Vietnam. On August will facilitate important bilateral engage- people, as well as lower tariffs on U.S. goods. 9 of 1970, my brother, Bill, HM–3 Wil- ment on other issues of concern. The agreement also reinforces Vietnam’s liam F. McNulty, was killed in Viet- PAY-AS-YOU-GO SCORING full commitment to cooperate in accounting for nam. He was a Navy medical corpsman Any law that would reduce receipts is sub- the remaining American servicemen still miss- transferred to the Marines. He spent ject to the pay-as-you-go requirements of the ing in action. his time patching up his buddies, and

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It is just subside, it never goes away. review the chronology that was sent to one example of how labor market There is a difference between what us by the former Ambassador, Pete Pe- issues are relevant to the trade and the McNulty family went through and terson, it is clear that the embassy and competitive equation. I quote from this what an MIA family goes through be- the administration attempted to move letter. ‘‘We are concerned about im- cause Bill’s body was returned. We had the ball in terms of labor market ports from Vietnam of an Asian-type a wake and a funeral and a burial. issues. And I will not relate the entire catfish displacing U.S. farm-raised cat- What we had, Madam Speaker, was history of it, but it included involve- fish in the U.S. and world market. some closure. I can only imagine what ment of OPIC, of the AFL–CIO, of ‘‘Most of the fish from Vietnam are the family of an MIA has gone through teams from the AFL–CIO under OPIC grown in floating cages under the fish- over these past several decades. auspices, to discuss worker-rights ermen’s homes under the Mekong River Madam Speaker, until there is a issues within Vietnam. Delta. Vietnam can produce these fish more complete accounting for those We urged that the administration at a much lower cost because of cheap missing in action, I will propose that and the Ambassador go further, and I labor and very loose environmental my colleagues vote against NTR for think in part because of that there was regulations for ponds, therapeutics and Vietnam. a Memorandum of Understanding that feed.’’ Madam Speaker, I reserve the bal- was reached with the Vietnam Govern- The letter continues, ‘‘It is our hope ance of my time. ment that provided for technical as- that as the USTR, you will keep our Mr. LEVIN. Madam Speaker, I yield sistance, including by the ILO regard- concerns foremost in mind when you myself such time as I may consume. ing labor market issues. meet with top Vietnamese trade offi- Madam Speaker, clearly our relation- However, those are provisions for cials. It is essential that we take every ships with Vietnam represents a major technical assistance. And the question action possible to preserve the U.S. challenge. There is the troubled past, remains as Vietnam goes further, what catfish industry.’’ and the gentleman from New York (Mr. efforts will be made not only to free up Another example is the agreement MCNULTY) has once again reminded all their capital markets but also to free that was negotiated with Cambodia re- of us here in the Nation of that past. up their labor markets. garding the textile and apparel indus- In July of this year, a letter was sent The present reality is, as the chairman try. I refer to an article of July 12, 2001, by the gentleman from New York (Mr. has indicated, we are dealing in rela- in the New York Times, and I urge that RANGEL) and Senator BAUCUS, Chair- tionships with an economy and a soci- everybody read this article if they have ety still controlled by a single political man of the Senate Committee on Fi- nance, and myself to the Ambassador any doubt about the importance of entity. So the question in facing this labor market issues in our relation- major challenge is how do we respond. saying the following: ‘‘Since the BTA was signed last year, we have been ships in our competition. This article I think we are struggling once again talks about this negotiation, about the for a formula that combines engage- working to ensure that as we move for- ward in strengthening the U.S.-Viet- efforts by Cambodia to adopt a labor ment and pressure. The bill that we code with the help of the AFL–CIO and just passed reflects the need for pres- nam economic relationship, we also move forward to advance the issue of the ILO. I quote, ‘‘The incentive to im- sure from this country on the country labor standards in Vietnam. Vietnam prove working conditions and permit of Vietnam. has taken some steps in that regard, unions has come from Washington What has happened in terms of en- where in 1998 trade negotiators were gagement is, more or less, this: we are including by signing a Memorandum of Understanding on labor issues with the preparing to put quotas on fast-grow- dealing with a large nation of over 80 United States last November. However, ing Cambodian garment imports. Amid million people. As some progress was more should be done. pressure from American unions and made in 1994 regarding POW/MIA’s, the ‘‘To that end, we urge the adminis- public opinion, the Clinton administra- embargo was lifted. In 1995 diplomatic tration to include a positive incentives tion pushed Cambodia to accept un- relationships were established. At that labor provision in the eventual U.S.- precedented conditions. If Washington time, there was the beginning of nego- Vietnam bilateral textile and apparel decided in an annual review that its in- tiations for a bilateral trade agree- agreement. This approach would pro- dustry was in substantial compliance ment. These negotiations went on for vide incentives for Vietnam to take ad- with Cambodian labor law and inter- several years. They were finalized ditional, concrete measures to national standards, it would raise Cam- within a few years, by 1997. strengthen adherence to core labor bodia’s quota by 14 percent.’’ As the gentleman from California rights and would reward Vietnam with b 1430 (Mr. THOMAS) indicated, this agree- tangible, commercial benefits as it ment has some very major ingredients, continues to strengthen labor stand- This article describes how it is an un- and I think basically positive ingredi- ards. even picture, but I think it is basically ents in terms of our national interest: ‘‘We encourage the administration to clear that with the help of this provi- market access for industrial and agri- make clear its intent to pursue a labor sion in the textile agreement there has cultural goods; protection of intellec- provision in the textile and apparel been improvement in the ability of tual property rights; market access for agreement as the BTA resolution workers in Cambodia to associate, to services on a broad basis, assuming moves through the Congress. We know represent themselves, and to get a they are enforced in a country with a that a number of Members of Congress piece of the action. weak rule of law; investment provi- share our belief that addressing these So this is what I want to make clear. sions; and also, very importantly, some concerns will strengthen the bipartisan As we did in Cambodia, as was done in transparency provisions to try to support necessary for prompt congres- the Jordan agreement, as was done in strengthen the rule of law within Viet- sional approval of the BTA, and will the CBI agreement, it is important nam. represent positive action on trade leg- that labor market issues be part and So here we are today considering nor- islation.’’ parcel of trade negotiations. mal trade relations as a result of this The response we received some weeks There is going to be an annual review trade agreement. We have waived ago from Mr. Zoellick on behalf of the of Vietnam and its progress; and I want Jackson-Vanik several times now, and administration was disappointing, es- everybody to know that for myself and that allowed an agreement to provide sentially noncommittal, so I want to many, many other members, we will be certain economic support for our busi- say just a few things rather quickly watching this administration. We will nesses. about the labor provision. be watching Vietnam to see, if and Madam Speaker, I support this agree- Number one, there is no use of call- when there is an apparel and textile ment, realizing and pointing out its ing it a social issue. It is an economic agreement, there is due consideration

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If we are going to be using tax- So I urge support within that state- sell their goods and services, and so it payer dollars to guarantee loans so ment, within these circumstances for is not about whether or not we are that American businessmen can do this agreement, while I also indicate going to have relations or isolate Viet- business in a foreign country, and I do that we have to be vigilant. As we are nam. It is not about whether American not think we should even be doing it in human rights through the agree- companies can sell their products anywhere, but if we do, at the very ment or the resolution we just passed, there, because there will be no law in least it should be with democratic we have to be vigilant that as our rela- the United States preventing that. countries. And by insuring these loans tionship with Vietnam unfolds, it So what is this bill all about? I have and insuring this type of an incentive broadens in a way that makes sense in repeated this on numerous occasions for American businessmen to go use terms of Vietnam, in terms of its abil- because we have studied this trying to that slave labor, we are not only hurt- ity to progress; but that we, as these find what other reason a bill like this ing our own people, we are hurting gov- relationships unfold, take into account has such momentum in Congress. ernments and people like who are in the full economic competitive picture. This bill is about whether or not the Philippines. American businessmen who want to Madam Speaker, I reserve the bal- In the Philippines they are strug- build factories in Vietnam to exploit ance of my time. gling to have democratic government. the near slave labor there and the lack Mr. ROHRABACHER. Madam Speak- They have got opposition newspapers. of labor rights that they have in Viet- er, I yield myself such time as I may They have got opposition parties. They nam, whether or not those American consume. have trouble with keeping a truly businessmen will be eligible for tax- Madam Speaker, I rise in strong op- democratic system because of corrup- payer subsidies or loan guarantees so position to the bilateral trade agree- tion there. But there are honest people that they can set up their factories ment with the Communist government who want to have democratic govern- over there, literally putting American of Vietnam. ment in the Philippines. What are we Madam Speaker, we just had a vote workers out of work and setting up fac- doing? Instead of encouraging our busi- in this body of 410 to 1 reconfirming tories to exploit the near slave labor of nessmen to go to the Philippines, a that we believe that human rights in this Communist tyranny in Vietnam country that loves us, we are sub- Vietnam is something of importance to done with American taxpayer subsidies sidizing our businessmen to plant fac- the people of the United States. and guaranteed loans through the Ex- tories in a Communist dictatorship. I would submit that large votes like port-Import Bank and other inter- This makes no sense. No wonder why that, being followed by basically agree- national financial institutions that are the dictators of the world do not be- ing to a treaty to treat the Communist supported by the taxpayer. lieve us when we pass 410–1, a resolu- government of Vietnam the same way This is a travesty. I do not know any- tion claiming that we believe in human we treat economically democratic body who can really defend that policy. rights and that it is important to us. countries of not only that region but But, as I have presented the case, those throughout the world, is one reason people on the other side have refused to Let me talk about one last element why, number one, the dictators of the even acknowledge this part of the de- here, and I appreciate the gentleman world do not pay attention to us and bate. And over the years, even though from New York (Mr. MCNULTY) yield- think that we are being either frivo- I have made this charge over and over ing me the time that he has and the lous or lying about our commitment to again, no one seems to even comment points that he made about American human rights. on it, the people who are advocating POWs in Vietnam. This is an important It also is a disheartening factor for from the other side. I would like to point. I have been in Vietnam numer- people who live under tyranny, because hear the proponents of this trade ous occasions. I took this personally those people who live under tyranny, agreement tell me why it is a good upon myself. their only hope for many of these peo- thing for the American taxpayers, our My chief staff member here, Al ple who live under tyranny is the com- working people, to be taxed in order to Santoli, was wounded three times in mitment by the people of the United subsidize and guarantee loans to Amer- Vietnam. I was not in the military, but States of America to try to make this ican businessmen so they can build fac- I spent time in Vietnam during the war a better world. tories over there which will produce in 1967 doing political work there; and These types of contradictions be- goods that will compete with the jobs so I have over these last 30 years had a tween human rights, but giving pre- of the American people over here. I personal interest and have gone back cisely the same trade rights and eco- want to hear a comment on that. I many times, as has Mr. Santoli, to nomic rights to these vicious dictator- would hope that my colleagues who are Vietnam. ships as we do to democracies, is very supporting this trade agreement will at The idea that the Communist regime disillusioning to most of the free peo- least take that into consideration. So in Vietnam has in good faith cooper- ple of the world who struggle for de- we are extending American tax dollars ated with us on the POW issue is a mocracy. to subsidize and insure the businesses fraud. It is not true. There is no basis I urge my colleagues to vote no on going into a Communist dictatorship. to it. They have exploited the POWs this Vietnam bilateral trade agree- This is bad business, for one thing, search since day one. Even to this day ment. Let us remember, as we have because the reason they need the gov- they are charging the American Gov- just stated in the last debate, during ernment to guarantee, meaning our tax ernment a million dollars every time the last 12 months, despite presidential dollars, to guarantee their investments we go out and try to search for some waivers, the Communist regime has ac- over there is that it is a risky propo- bones. What they have done is rel- tually increased its brutal repression of sition to invest in a dictatorship. And egated our search for justice and our religious clergy, advocates of democ- it is especially risky to invest in Viet- search for real truth about what hap- racy and ethnic tribal minorities, nam. It is a risky thing, because when pened to our POWs to a search for many of whom were actually loyal to you do not have really the rule of law bones which they give up every now the United States during the war. working in a country and it is a dic- and then. The fact is that there were What does voting against this agree- tatorial regime, they can have their over 200 Americans last seen in cap- ment really do, and what are we talk- property confiscated. Many American tivity, alive and in captivity, in Com- ing about? What will happen with this businessmen have already fled Viet- munist hands that were never ac- agreement? We are not talking about nam. But they will not invest with counted for. Since that time, during

VerDate 31-AUG-2001 00:05 Sep 07, 2001 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00022 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K06SE7.041 pfrm01 PsN: H06PT1 September 6, 2001 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H5431 this supposed cooperation, the Govern- we will be striking a blow for peace. First of all, all of us express contin- ment of North Vietnam has done noth- Ronald Reagan never provided most-fa- ued regret about the loss of American ing that will help us determine what vored-nation status for the Soviet lives in Vietnam and treatment that happened to those 200 men. Union. And the Soviet Union fell apart, Americans received during that war. I have repeatedly asked during this and we have a chance for true demo- Some of those very same individuals debate, during trips to Vietnam in cratic government there today. Let us have been and are Members of the which I talked directly to the leaders do the same thing in China, and let us United States Congress. of North Vietnam, I asked for the do the same thing in Vietnam. Let us b 1445 records of the prisons in which Amer- do the same thing with dictatorships ican POWs were held during the war. around the world. Let us let America The stories that they tell are ones Why? Because if we get those records, be a shining light of hope of liberty and that truly depict a very difficult and we can find out exactly who was in the justice for all. troubled time. I do believe, however, prison, how many people were kept Madam Speaker, I reserve the bal- that we can make a relatively firm there, how much food was bought be- ance of my time. statement that a no vote on this meas- cause they had the number of prisoners Mr. LEVIN. Madam Speaker, I yield ure will not increase our ability to and we can determine if there is a dif- such time as he may consume to the work with the Vietnamese for the full- ference between the number released gentleman from Washington (Mr. est possible accounting of missing Americans. and the number that they were taking MCDERMOTT). I also want to respond briefly to my care of during the war. What have I (Mr. MCDERMOTT asked and was given permission to revise and extend colleague from Michigan about the been told? ‘‘Oh, those records aren’t question of a lack of a labor agreement available. They were destroyed in B–52 his remarks.) Mr. MCDERMOTT. Madam Speaker, I in this particular provision. The last raids near the end of the war.’’ administration, in November of 2000, Well, baloney. The Communist re- rise in support of the resolution. entered into a very specific labor gimes throughout this world have been There has been such a long period now be- agreement with the Socialist Republic noted time and again for the fact that tween our war on Vietnam and now that I of Vietnam. I might underscore that Communists keep such incredible think it is only appropriate to have a trade agreement which symbolizes how far our two they are no longer on my map as a records. They keep records of every- countries have come. North Vietnam and a South Vietnam. thing. When they have meetings of It was not very long ago that President There is a Socialist Republic of Viet- their central committee, they keep in- Carter and President Ford were unable to es- nam. tricate notes. They did not throw away tablish any kind of relationship with Vietnam, That agreement, which was an- those records. They were not burned by accordingly, the first Bush Administration got nounced on November 17, 2000, was a B–52 raids. They will not give them to more positive responses to their attempts to United States and Vietnam agreement us because it indicates that they kept begin a new relationship. This set the stage on labor cooperation. The press release Americans after the war. Now, why for President Clinton in 1994 to order the lift- issued by the last administration stat- with a regime like this are we going to ing the trade embargo against Vietnam. The ed, in the Secretary of Labor’s words, give our businessmen subsidies to in- following year the two countries established ‘‘This is a significant step in estab- vest over there and create jobs over ambassadorial-level diplomatic relations. And lishing labor issues as an important there, exploiting their slave labor? former Congressman Peterson who had been component of our overall relationship This is ridiculous. held as a POW in Vietnam was sent as our with Vietnam. In fact, more than $3 I would hope that we can see an evo- first ambassador. I think it says a lot about the million in technical assistance is being lution in Vietnam. The people of Viet- need for healing that we have the Vietnam provided in collaboration with the nam are wonderful people. In fact, I Trade Agreement before us today. Of course, International Labor Organization to represent many Vietnamese in my it would not have occurred if the Vietnamese address such issues as establishing area, Vietnamese Americans. They had not become sensitized to our need to re- skills training and employment serv- came to the United States and under turn American bodies to their families. And to ices, including placement services, de- freedom these very people have pros- also have yearly reports made on their velopment of unemployment insurance pered. They are the very best of citi- progress on human rights—a subject we will and pension systems, improving access zens. They love democracy. They have discuss later today. to employment for workers with dis- taken advantage of the opportunity to But it is here! A bilateral trade agreement abilities, eliminating child labor and increase the standard of living of their which took almost five years to craft. When child trafficking, and launching work- lives. That could be true of all of the one goes to Vietnam one expects to be con- place education to prevent HIV and millions of people who live in Vietnam fronted as an American for what took place AIDS.’’ if they were not suffering under the during the war but 50% of the population were So although there is no specific labor yoke of tyranny. This is not the time not alive at that time. This is really an old component in this particular agree- to ignore what that government has country with very young population who do not ment, clearly the two countries have done about the POWs. It is not time for see Americans in the same light as their par- entered into an ongoing relationship to us without any democratic reform ents and want to establish a new relationship improve the labor standards and work- going on in Vietnam. with us. ing conditions in Vietnam. We have heard about what was hap- They are eager to open up their country to I would respond to my friend from pening in Cambodia. In Cambodia, they trade even though to this day there is dis- California to indicate that this is a bi- have not had those same reforms in agreement between the economic hard-liners lateral trade agreement to establish Vietnam that they have had in Cam- and those who want to really open up the Na- normal trade relations with the Social- bodia. In Cambodia there are opposi- tion. ist Republic of Vietnam. It pertains to tion parties. There are actually opposi- This agreement will do that. Although we do the tariffs that apply to Vietnamese tion newspapers. They have got noth- not export much to Vietnam and vice versa at goods coming into the United States. It ing like that in Vietnam. Let us see the present time, this is a young and vibrant does not apply to credits extended to some reform there before we bestow nation that wants to participate in global eco- American business people who wish to upon them subsidies by our taxpayers nomics. do business in Vietnam. That is a pro- and incentives for our businessmen to They have a high literacy rate and the de- vision of the Jackson-Vanik structure, go over there and create jobs over sire to open up their markets. And American and this body voted 91 no, 324 yes on there. industry wants to sell them lots of goods. Who the Jackson-Vanik waiver. That was I strongly urge my colleagues to vote would have thought that all these years later the structure that provided the credits against this bilateral trade agreement that our war with Vietnam would result in what to the Socialist Republic of Vietnam. with Vietnam and to really take could be a highly productive relationship. I be- A no vote on this particular measure, human rights seriously. If the United lieve this is the beginning of a whole new era. House Joint Resolution 51, would be a States takes human rights seriously Mr. THOMAS. Madam Speaker, I vote against allowing Americans, con- like we did with Ronald Reagan and yield myself such time as I may con- sumers, business people, to bring Viet- the Soviet Union during the Cold War, sume. namese goods into the United States

VerDate 31-AUG-2001 01:21 Sep 07, 2001 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00023 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K06SE7.043 pfrm01 PsN: H06PT1 H5432 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE September 6, 2001 not subject to the tariff. So if you are and who will provide enormous eco- Industry officials have met with the Adminis- looking for a measure to stop the inter- nomic opportunity for our American tration, and with the government of Vietnam national credits going to business peo- producers. Continuing our policy of en- and so far have not had their problems ad- ple doing business with Vietnam, that gagement is the best way, I believe, to dressed. Until the Administration and the gov- is under the Jackson-Vanik waiver. If help both our people and the Viet- ernment of Vietnam address this issue satis- you vote no on this particular measure, namese people. factorily, I cannot support normalizing trade re- you are trying to make sure that I ask my colleagues to support this lations with Vietnam. Americans do not get the benefit of a joint resolution. Mr. MCNULTY. Madam Speaker, I tax-free relationship with the products Mr. MCNULTY. Madam Speaker, I yield 2 minutes to the gentleman from that are going to be imported into the yield such time as he may consume to Mississippi (Mr. SHOWS). United States. the gentleman from Alabama (Mr. Mr. SHOWS. Madam Speaker, I stand Madam Speaker, I yield 4 minutes to EVERETT). before you today to speak of something the gentlewoman from Washington (Mr. EVERETT asked and was given that I care deeply about and have been (Ms. DUNN), a member of the Sub- permission to revise and extend his re- working hard to correct, irresponsible committee on Trade of the Committee marks, and include extraneous mate- trade agreements that ignore the needs on Ways and Means. rial.) of rural communities. I am not opposed Ms. DUNN. Madam Speaker, I rise in Mr. EVERETT. Madam Speaker, I rise in to free trade, but I am opposed to trade support of this joint resolution to ap- opposition to H.J. Res. 51, a bill that would agreements which further harm com- prove the United States-Vietnam Bilat- grant permanent normal trade relations with munities, families and industries in eral Trade Agreement. I am very happy the communist country of Vietnam. I am espe- Mississippi and across rural America. to see that we are finally passing this cially concerned that until Vietnam stops ille- Today we are considering extending important trade agreement with the gally substituting an inferior species of fish for normal trade relations with Vietnam. third largest nation in ASEAN, which U.S. farm-raised catfish, the American con- We must promote reasonable, respon- is the Association of Southeast Asian sumer and the American farmer will continue sible trade agreements, and we must be Nations, and the second most populous to suffer. mindful of some of the unintended con- The catfish industry in Alabama and in the country in Southeast Asia. sequences trade agreements have had southeast is a very vital industry that employs This is an historic agreement. It will on rural America, and especially in tens of thousands of workers in primarily rural reduce tariffs and it will improve mar- Mississippi. and economically depressed areas, and con- ket access for United States services Where I come from in rural Mis- tributes hundreds of millions of dollars annu- and for our products. sissippi, some of our trade agreements, ally to these states’ economies. In Alabama, I am also very pleased with Viet- like NAFTA, have failed our rural com- for example, catfish production ranked second nam’s commitment to adopt inter- munities. The result has been factory nationally and had over $81.6 million in sales national standards to protect intellec- shutdowns and job losses that have last year. Nationwide, the catfish industry ac- tual property rights. This is a very im- devastated communities throughout counts for over 50% of the total volume and portant step for Vietnam, and it will my district. This is the case in rural value of all U.S. aquaculture at 600 million help very much in reducing piracy and pounds. communities and urban cores across in safeguarding American innovation. Additionally, the catfish industry has contrib- America. For the State that I represent, Wash- uted over $50 million to familiarize the Amer- We know that NAFTA has worked ington State, this agreement could ican consumer with the superior quality of the fine for many of the places in our Na- mean more high-paying jobs. The Viet- U.S. farm-raised, grain-fed catfish product. As tion, but our rural communities have namese Government has made a com- such, the substitution of fish that are not even been ignored. Hard-working people in mitment to purchase four 777 airplanes. in the same genus or species as the North places like Prentiss, Collins, Magee or These are commercial aircraft. Their American channel catfish has led to consumer Centreville have been hurt by these construction will be directed by people confusion. These Vietnamese fish are raised trade deals. When a factory shuts down who live in the district I represent. in cages in rivers, the same polluted rivers in a rural community like this, it is For our farmers in eastern Wash- that sewer and waste are dumped into. More- devastating to every family. ington, lower tariffs and better trans- over, they are fed a diet of various things in- We have a responsibility to fight for parency rules will reduce the red tape cluding other fish, not a completely grain-fed fair trade that supports American that has caused us great trouble in diet like the U.S. farm-raised catfish. workers, families and communities finding markets abroad, and it will ex- Efforts to substitute the cheaper Vietnamese from unwise trade agreements. Today I pand the exports of our apples, pota- species of fish, through what I and many be- stand in opposition to extending nor- toes and wheat to Vietnam. lieve is the improper use of the name ‘‘cat- mal trade relations to Vietnam. I think it is very important, as we fish’’, has also led to unprecedented levels of One example is the damage even re- continue this debate, to reaffirm that imports that have displaced American catfish. strictive trade with Vietnam has done continuing economic engagement with In fact, Vietnamese fish imports are displacing to the catfish industry in Mississippi. Vietnam does not diminish our com- U.S. catfish at a rate of 70 million pounds an- Domestically grown catfish, which mitment for a full accounting of Amer- nually according to U.S. Census Bureau esti- meet strict environmental and health ican soldiers still missing in action. I mates in May. This is equivalent to an esti- standards, are being displaced by infe- would say to the gentleman from Cali- mated 15–20% of the total U.S. farm-raised rior and potentially unsafe products fornia that engagement with Vietnam catfish market. from Vietnam. These fish products are also does not diminish our commit- It also appears that Vietnam is encouraging disguised by labels that imitate those ment toward pressing the Vietnamese increased production and export of these fish placed on legitimately farm-raised cat- Government to respect basic human by recently announcing new incentives for col- fish to mislead the consumer about the rights. This is important to all of us, lateral-free loans until 2005 for investment in origin of the product. and we will not take our eyes off the aquaculture. Figures from the Department of I urge a no vote on this measure. interaction between our governments. Commerce indicate that imports of these fish Mr. LEVIN. Madam Speaker, I yield 2 We appreciate that much must be from Vietnam have tripled from what they minutes to the distinguished gen- done before Vietnam can join the glob- were this time last year, and now account for tleman from Washington (Mr. BAIRD). al community, but by expanding eco- 84% of catfish imports into the U.S. This has Mr. BAIRD. Madam Speaker, I thank nomic freedom, I think that we can fos- also led to the decreased exports of farm- the gentleman for yielding me time. ter an environment for further polit- raised catfish from the U.S. to other countries. Madam Speaker, I rise today to ical reforms that can lead to greater U.S. catfish farmers have spent millions of speak about an issue that is very im- openness and tolerance. dollars and years of hard work to build a mar- portant to some the citizens of my dis- It seems to me that it is time that we ket for their product based on its guaranteed trict. Over the August recess I met no longer view Vietnam simply as a quality and safety and do not deserve to have with a large group of Southeast Asian war. We have got to begin seeing the it destroyed. Moreover, consumers deserve to and Vietnamese Americans about Vietnamese as a people who want to know exactly what kind of food they are put- issues of importance to them. The issue build a stronger relationship with us ting on their dinner tables. they expressed the greatest concern

VerDate 31-AUG-2001 01:21 Sep 07, 2001 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00024 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K06SE7.046 pfrm01 PsN: H06PT1 September 6, 2001 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H5433 about had to do with human rights in place that we put into place over my yield to the gentleman from Alabama Vietnam. They expressed to me their objection with the passage of the Jack- (Mr. CALLAHAN). fear that an increase of trade with son-Vanik waiver. Mr. CALLAHAN. Madam Speaker, I Vietnam may only serve to strengthen We should not in a situation, in an thank the gentleman for yielding and the hand of the Communist govern- environment where there are no courts for bringing this point up. ment that denies its citizens basic free- or opposition parties or freedom of the First let me say that I have great re- doms of association, religion and other press, expect that our businessmen are spect for the Committee on Ways and human rights. I believe those fears are going to go over there and find any- Means chairman and the subcommittee valid and important for us to consider. thing available to them without a and all of my colleagues who have I do not believe we can discuss trade bribe. What they are going to find, and worked so feverishly and so effectively with Vietnam without addressing the that is what is happening there, our on these free trade policies. I am a free human rights violations of the Viet- businessmen are faced with bribes, trader I do not deny, and I am quite nam Government. Therefore, I was they are faced with a corrupt regime proud of it, and I have voted for each very pleased that the legislation we they are not used to. and every bill they have brought to the passed earlier today addressed pre- And then what happens? The Amer- floor. But sometimes we have to talk cisely these issues. Without adequately ican taxpayer, because we have given to our own administration and the only monitoring human rights situations these subsidies and loan guarantees, chance we have to talk to them effec- and without real consequences for non- has to pick up the check when these tively, and usually I do this on the ap- compliance, I would have had strong businessmen close up their operation propriation bills, is by threatening to reservations about passing the Viet- and flee back to the United States of withhold their money. nam trade agreement we are debating America. But we do have a tremendous prob- now. But by considering these bills in This is a bad deal. It is bad business. lem in the catfish industry. The catfish conjunction, we will be able to send a Not only is it bad in terms of American industry in Alabama is a growing in- message that the U.S. believes in en- values, in terms of human rights and dustry that is employing thousands of gaging Vietnam and strengthening eco- freedom, but it is just a bad deal all people. They have developed a hybrid nomic and political ties, but we still around, having the taxpayers subsidize catfish that is raised in fresh water demonstrate our concern for the lack loans and guarantee these loans in ponds that are grain fed, that are high of rights afforded to the Vietnamese order to go into this corrupt environ- quality catfish. Now we find that the people. ment where you do not even have a Vietnamese, and the Commerce De- I think it is especially important to court system that can operate inde- partment or the FDA is allowing them, send to the Vietnamese Government pendently and provide judgments to ship into the United States, the Vi- the message that it remains unaccept- there, when you have people asking for etnamese, a poor quality fish that is able for them to continue to imprison bribes, et cetera, et cetera. not even a catfish, that is labeled a religious leaders, including individuals This is not what we should be doing. catfish. such as Father Nguyen Van Ly, the It is bad business and contrary to our The reason I stand here today is to Venerable Thich Tam An, Thich Khong values. shoot a bow over the front of the ship Tanh, Thich Quang Hue, Ly Tong, and Mr. THOMAS. Madam Speaker, I of the FDA, and I have written Ms. other religious and political prisoners. yield 4 minutes to the gentleman from Janice Oliver a letter and asked for her Madam Speaker, I will vote in favor Oklahoma (Mr. WATKINS), a member of immediate decision on this classifica- of this legislation, but only because the Committee on Ways and Means. tion. this body has assured us that we will (Mr. WATKINS of Oklahoma asked We do not mind importing any prod- continue to put pressure on this coun- and was given permission to revise and uct from the Vietnamese that is a safe, try to further human rights. extend his remarks.) Mr. ROHRABACHER. Madam Speak- edible product, but we do not want it b 1500 er, may I inquire how much time is re- mislabeled, and the FDA can do some- maining? Mr. WATKINS of Oklahoma. Madam thing about it. My message today to The SPEAKER pro tempore (Ms. Speaker, I stand in support of H.J. Res- the FDA is to do something about it BIGGERT). The gentleman from Cali- olution 51. Let no one be fooled. What and do it immediately, or else they are fornia (Mr. ROHRABACHER) has 18 min- this basically does is normalize the going to be facing my wrath when utes remaining, the gentleman from trade relationship with Vietnam. We these appropriation bills come to the floor. California (Mr. THOMAS) has 191⁄2 min- are trying to have a bilateral trade re- utes, the gentleman from Michigan lationship with this country. I am very I had to do it one other time. I re- (Mr. LEVIN) has 17 minutes remaining proud of the fact that the State of member I had the same problem with and the gentleman from New York (Mr. Oklahoma was the first State to have the chairman that is sitting right be- MCNULTY) has 25 minutes remaining. an office in Vietnam to do trade. We hind my colleague now, and I threat- Mr. ROHRABACHER. Madam Speak- are still the only office basically there ened to withhold $1 million a day until er, I yield myself 2 minutes. that has a presence, but we have an of- they made a decision. I am not threat- Madam Speaker, let us, as this de- fice there, and we have people there. ening to withhold $1 million a day from bate goes on, remember that Vietnam Yes, Oklahomans are there trying to the FDA; I am just insisting that FDA as it is today does not have an inde- engage in having a normal trade rela- make this decision today, make it as pendent court system, does not have tionship, but we are also trying to expeditiously as they can, and let us opposition parties, does not have free- work with educational and cultural ex- get on with this ability to trade with dom of the press, not to mention all changes, because we know the only Vietnam and other countries. the political prisoners they have way we are going to resolve the human Mr. ROHRABACHER. Madam Speak- thrown in jail, et cetera, and the perse- rights problems are to be able to en- er, I yield myself 1 minute. cution of religion. But without courts, gage and be able to carry on that con- I would ask our colleague, the gen- without opposition parties, without versation one on one with our values, tleman mentioned the catfish industry. freedom of the press, what does that our values. I started to say we normal- Is the gentleman aware of whether or mean normally? What it means is ex- ized California. A lot of Okies went out not the American company dealing actly what you have got in Vietnam, a that way, but the chairman is from with the catfish industry there, was corrupt system. California so I have to be very careful there any loan guarantees by the Ex- We may try to say, well, we have al- about what I say about California. port-Import Bank to any American ready given these loan guarantees and But let me say I know there are con- company that was involved or a sub- these subsidies with the Jackson-Vanik ditions there, and I visited with the sidy from the American taxpayer in- waiver already passed by this House. gentleman from Alabama (Mr. CAL- volved in the creation of the catfish in- The fact is, this vote freezes that into LAHAN) about some economic trade dustry in Vietnam that is now wreak- place. This vote freezes those loan policies that we need to continue to be ing such havoc in the gentleman’s guarantees and those subsidies into concerned about and aware of, and I State?

VerDate 31-AUG-2001 00:16 Sep 07, 2001 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00025 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K06SE7.048 pfrm01 PsN: H06PT1 H5434 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE September 6, 2001 Mr. CALLAHAN. Madam Speaker, if that will continue to play a key role in the fu- gaining concrete, verifiable steps to- the gentleman would yield, I am not fa- ture of Southeast Asia. We should not cut our- wards reform in exchange. miliar with anything that the Ex-Im selves off from that nation, but rather work In our support for the economic revi- Bank has done there, although I am a closely to help it advance and to encourage talization of Vietnam, we cannot ig- big supporter of the Ex-Im Bank. I do moves towards a more open economy. nore basic human rights issues that know that the government of Vietnam We are building a new and positive relation- need to be resolved. is offering interest-free loans for peo- ship with Vietnam, which is the 12th largest Mr. Speaker, I have the privilege of ple, which I think is in violation of all population in the world and plays a key role in representing the largest Vietnamese of our agreements, is offering interest- the political and economic security of South- community outside of Vietnam. They free loans to people to start catfish east Asia. Last year, the Congress enacted are the parents, the siblings, the chil- farms, and if they want to do that and legislation I helped to write creating a program dren of families who fought com- play on the same level playing field to promote higher education exchanges be- munism for over 2 decades, and they, that we are playing on here in the tween our countries. We should continue to the majority of these people, do not United States, that is all right with me build on these efforts, because they are in the want to establish normal trade rela- too. best interests of both nations. tions with Vietnam until we do some- Mr. ROHRABACHER. Madam Speak- Some may wish to turn this debate into one thing about immigration, political and er, reclaiming my time, there is a real over sensitive issues between the United human rights issues for the people of possibility, and neither one of us States and Vietnam. That strategy is inappro- Vietnam. knows that now, but I do not think priate here, and should be rejected. Vietnam, Recently, I have learned of the dis- there is anyone on this floor that as illustrated by our annual Jackson-Vanik tressing case of Mr. Dac Vi Hoang, a would step up and say, no, it is impos- votes, has made great strides on immigration former Vietnamese businessman who sible; the catfish industry in Vietnam and is a full partner in the effort to locate re- fled Vietnam recently to escape perse- has not been created with the help of maining American soldiers missing in action. cution. His situation is emblematic of subsidies from the American taxpayers. Negative and unjustified attacks on Vietnam’s the economic repression and political We cannot say that, because we do not efforts at cooperation can only injure future ef- corruption that stifles free enterprise know. We are laying down the rules forts, and have no place in this debate. in Vietnam. Mr. Hoang was a promi- now, so that would be a real possi- However, let us note that this BTA does not nent Vietnamese entrepreneur who bility. end our review of Vietnam’s moves towards owned Thanh My, Incorporated, an Mr. MCNULTY. Mr. Speaker, I yield openness and transparency. We will still en- international exporter of lacquerware. such time as he may consume to the gage in annual reviews of its practices. Nor In fact, he enjoyed an astounding suc- gentleman from California (Mr. does this BTA or the memorandum of under- cess, this private corporation, in the GEORGE MILLER). standing concerning labor standards ade- midst of a communist regime, with an- (Mr. GEORGE MILLER of California quately address concerns I have, along with nual sales of $3 million and over 400 asked and was given permission to re- many others, about the need for a free labor employees. Thanh My was internation- vise and extend his remarks.) movement in Vietnam that allows workers to ally recognized as the first private cor- Mr. GEORGE MILLER of California. organize and collectively bargain with their poration in Vietnam to receive permis- Mr. Speaker, I urge my colleagues in employers. As we move towards the next sion to sell its shares to a foreign enti- the House to vote for this legislation. stages of trade agreements, we will continue ty, although that permission was even- Mr. Speaker, I urge my colleagues in the to press for assurances that the working men tually revoked by the Vietnamese gov- House to vote for this legislation to establish and women of Vietnam will enjoy the basic ernment. Nonetheless, just 1 year ago, a bilateral trade relationship with Vietnam. rights to free association recognized by the in August of the year 2000, Mr. Hoang This legislation is the product of long negotia- International Labor Organization. found himself having to flee Vietnam tions between our governments, and builds on Free trade unionism, improved environ- with his family, leaving this entire the trade relationship we have been devel- mental policies, expanded political and reli- business behind. oping over the past decade. Just a few weeks gious rights for all Vietnamese: these are, and Let me take a minute and tell my ago, this House again voted by an over- should be, legitimate factors for securing im- colleagues the story. In February of whelming vote against imposing trade restric- proved and lasting trade relations with the 1976, nearly 1 year after the end of the tions on Vietnam; now, we should pass this United States and other democracies. We will war, Dac Vi Hoang started his small, BTA by just as overwhelming a vote. continue to work with the Vietnamese to as- family-oriented company specializing We all recognize the sensitivity of any legis- sure that these goals are achieved. in lacquerware products. At the time, lation involving Vietnam because of our na- Those are issues that remain to be dis- the communist government was closing tion’s past history. But we in the House have cussed in the course of future negotiations. down large corporations and industrial begun a healthy, expanding and maturing rela- For today, we should move ahead and pass plants because they were considered to tionship with this country of nearly 80 million this Bilateral Trade Agreement which sets the be tools of capitalism, but they allowed people. And this legislation is not about the stage for those future discussions, while help- a few small, private companies to oper- past; it is about the future relations of our gov- ing to bring our countries and our people to- ate, as long as they did not have a lot ernments and our economies. gether. of capital or heavy machinery. I have had the opportunity to visit Vietnam, Mr. MCNULTY. Mr. Speaker, I yield 6 Although the business was allowed to to meet with government leaders and private minutes to the gentlewoman from Cali- remain in operation, Mr. Hoang was citizens, and to talk at length with our former fornia (Ms. SANCHEZ). imprisoned for 5 years so that he could ambassador, Pete Peterson, who has been Ms. SANCHEZ. Mr. Speaker, I rise be ‘‘reeducated,’’ which meant that his one of the most passionate supporters of im- today in opposition to House Joint wife had to run the business in the proved political and economic relations with Resolution 51, which extends tem- meantime. During his time, it should Vietnam. Ambassador Peterson has devoted porary most favored nation status to be noted that Mr. Hoang was severely countless hours during his years of service to the Socialist Republic of Vietnam. The tortured, mentally and physically, developing improved economic and political Vietnam-U.S. bilateral trade agree- when he underwent reeducation. relationships between Washington and Hanoi, ment is unwarranted until Vietnam Although business operations were and between the American and Vietnamese demonstrates tangible progress in ad- kept to a minimum, when he was re- people. Our vote today is, in no small way, a dressing its human rights and the mov- leased, he started into the business, testament to the success of his efforts and a ing forward to a more market-oriented and by 1991, Thanh My was allowed by credit to his hard work. economy. the Government of Vietnam to actu- Vietnam is a large and changing country. Free trade does not mean trade at ally export its lacquerware to other There are multinationals involved in production any cost. In the case of Vietnam, cer- countries. Ultimately, Thanh My be- of oil and gas and the manufacture of sports- tain conditions, I believe certain condi- came one of Vietnam’s largest export- wear; Vietnam is also a country where most tions should be met, to have long, ers with customers in the U.S., in people labor in rice paddies and start busi- meaningful, lasting trade relations de- France, Japan, Germany, Sweden, even nesses with micro-loans of less than $100. It veloped. I am concerned that we are Canada. Because of his success, how- is a country of educated, industrious people losing our economic leverage without ever, Mr. Hoang became a well-known

VerDate 31-AUG-2001 01:21 Sep 07, 2001 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00026 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K06SE7.052 pfrm01 PsN: H06PT1 September 6, 2001 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H5435 member of the Vietnamese business namese cooperation on important families, and our country will have community. He was one of the founding issues such as human rights, immigra- benefits from the fruits of Agent Or- members of the Vietnam Chamber of tion and political and economic re- ange research. We can risk all this if Commerce and Industry; he was elected form. we turn our backs on this successful Vice President of the Union of Associa- I can speak about this personally. I policy. Voting against this agreement tions of Industry and Commerce, and have been to Vietnam and seen the would do just that. he was also featured in Baron’s Who’s work of the Joint Task Force-Full Ac- Mr. Speaker, earlier this year the Who in the Asian Pacific Rim. counting, our military presence in House overwhelmingly supported a Well, all of this caught the attention Vietnam tasked with looking for our waiver of the Jackson-Vanik amend- of the Vietnamese communist govern- missing servicemen and women. I have ment restrictions on Vietnam. This is ment. Mr. Hoang voiced the concern of visited these young women and men, the fourth year in a row that the the business community with respect and they are among the bravest and House, with growing and overwhelming to what was going on. His criticisms of most motivated soldiers I have ever support, voted for better relations with the government were unfair and arbi- seen. Every day, from the searches of Vietnam. trary taxing against private corpora- jungle battle sites to the excavation of I believe that we should follow this tions and that there was corruption at crash sites on precarious mountain course. Let us support the Joint Task virtually every level of doing business. summits, they put themselves in Force for Full Accounting, and let us In recent years, the communist gov- harm’s way to recover our missing. In support our Nation’s bipartisan policy ernment of Vietnam began cracking talking with them, it made it clear to that has only furthered our goals to- down on executives of leading private me that they were performing a mis- wards a more cooperative and open corporations. Using various pretexts, sion that they truly believed in. Vietnam. Please vote for this resolu- the communist regime has imprisoned On April 7 of this year, that danger tion. executives of successful, private com- became all too real. On that date, Mr. ROHRABACHER. Mr. Speaker, I yield myself 3 minutes. panies when they are considered too seven American members of the joint Mr. Speaker, we have learned that vocal, too vocal, in criticizing the gov- task force, along with nine Viet- the Vietnamese catfish industry is hav- ernment or when their companies be- namese, lost their lives in a helicopter ing a very detrimental impact on come too successful, thereby threat- crash as they were on their way to a re- Americans who were involved with pro- ening the regime’s grip on power. covery mission. This tragedy was a ducing catfish for the American table. This is what was happening to Mr. huge blow for our recovery efforts, as Yet also, at least I suggested, and I Hoang when he decided to flee with his we lost both Americans and Viet- have not heard anything to the con- family. He learned from the govern- namese who had deeply been involved trary, that what we are doing is laying ment ministry of public security task in finding our missing. We should re- down the economic ground rules so force officer who was assigned to mon- member our deceased Americans are that we can subsidize, through Amer- itor what was going on at Thanh My heroes who gave their lives in pursuit ican taxpayer subsidy or loan guaran- that Mr. Hoang was a target for perse- of a mission they believed to be a high tees, businessmen to go to Vietnam cution. This security officer was some- honor and a sacred duty. and set up other businesses in order to one that Mr. Hoang gave side bribes to The only way we can carry out this do to the current businesses of the in addition to the usual money you mission effectively is to have a pres- United States what the catfish indus- have to pay these people to supervise ence in Vietnam. To maintain that try from Vietnam did to the catfish in- what was going on with Thanh My. He presence means reciprocating on the dustry here. would give this money to get good gov- promises that we made to reward Viet- That does not make any sense to me. ernment reviews and not have prob- namese cooperation. Failing to approve What is this all about? This is about a lems with the government. Finding out this resolution would definitely send dictatorship in which some American that a change in the government super- the wrong signal to the Vietnamese, businessmen want to go over there and vision over Thanh My was going to not to mention the brave American exploit the slave labor, and want to do occur, was going to be an excuse for men and women who are still searching so with loan guarantees and subsidies the government to come in and bring for our missing in the rice paddies and by the American taxpayer. somebody to try to find incriminating mountains of Vietnam. I am very happy to hear that Okla- evidence against him, Mr. Hoang took b 1515 homa set up a business office in Viet- his family and fled Vietnam leaving nam. A lot of other people set up busi- the entire business behind. He cur- The opponents of this argument or ness offices in Vietnam. But what we rently is residing in southern Cali- the opponents of this agreement will need to hear about are all the offices fornia while he awaits his political asy- say that the Vietnamese Government that have closed up, all the business- lum hearing. has a terrible record on human rights, men who thought they were going to do I ask my colleagues to understand that they do not deserve normal trade business there, but the environment is that this is continuing to happen in arrangements with our Nation. so corrupt that they were unable to do Vietnam. As the person who represents I will not defend the Vietnamese business, and that they have closed so many of the Vietnamese, we get all human rights record. It needs serious shop and left. of these cases all of the time. After improvements. We should focus on ob- The only way American business hearing this story, does Vietnam ap- taining basic freedom for all Viet- companies are going to go over there is pear to be a country that is moving to- namese. But former Ambassador and if we guarantee their loans and sub- ward market-oriented reforms? colleague here in the House of Rep- sidize them. That makes no sense. We Mr. Speaker, I cannot support this, resentatives, Mr. Pete Peterson, dem- have already put all these people who and I hope that my colleagues will help onstrated that we can achieve progress grow catfish, we put them out of work. and not support this either. on human rights and a number of other What is the next industry that we want Mr. LEVIN. Mr. Speaker, I yield 4 issues that are important to our Nation the Vietnamese slave labor forces to be minutes to the gentleman from Illinois by encouraging cooperation from the able to put out of work with the sub- (Mr. EVANS), a very distinguished col- Vietnamese. sidy from American taxpayers? What league who has had a very long and As our first ambassador to this na- industry is that? deep interest in this issue. tion since the war, his stewardship led How about refrigerators, radios, Mr. EVANS. Mr. Speaker, I urge all to tangible and dramatic progress on clothing? I do not know what factories of my colleagues to support normal issues that have changed the lives of these people want to open. Probably I trade status for Vietnam. North Americans and Vietnamese for would guess it would be tennis shoes. The vote today is really about how the better. I believe in free trade. People who op- we best achieve change in Vietnam, By continuing this policy, the fami- pose this particular trade legislation, and I believe the record speaks for lies of POWs and MIAs will get the an- it does not mean they are opposed to itself. We have achieved progress by swer about their missing, Vietnamese free trade. I believe in free trade be- engagement: by encouraging Viet- emigres will also be reunited with their tween free people. When we sort of set

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It and believe they have a unique perspec- No, we should be having freer trade was my first time in that country in 10 tive on the United States’ relationship with countries like the Philippines, years, in exactly the 10 years ago that with Vietnam. who are struggling, struggling to have I was there, and the 22 years before While we are told that the govern- a good democracy with human rights, that that I had been there during the ment in Vietnam is making progress in instead of giving more incentives and Vietnam War. I was struck with the the area of human rights, I continue to more ways of making profit by setting tremendous changes that have taken hear about religious persecution, polit- up businesses in dictatorships like place over the last 10 years. ical persecution, and unwarranted de- Vietnam. Ten years ago, we had no embassy in tentions from my friends in the Viet- Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of Hanoi. We had no consular office in Ho namese community. During the past 12 my time. Chi Minh City. We had no American months, the Vietnamese Government Mr. THOMAS. Mr. Speaker, I yield 4 business presence. In fact, there was al- has intensified its campaign of brutal minutes to the gentleman from Ari- most no foreign business presence any- oppression, especially against religious zona (Mr. KOLBE), someone who has where in Vietnam at that time. leaders and ethnic minorities. been extensively involved in a number Today we find the city of Ho Chi When I, along with the gentleman of trade discussions and debates. Minh, or Saigon, with five-star hotels, from Illinois (Mr. Davis) and the gen- (Mr. KOLBE asked and was given per- with very upscale restaurants and tlewoman from California (Ms. mission to revise and extend his re- shops catering to foreign shoppers, Sanchez) hosted a hearing on human marks.) high-rise buildings and a skyline that rights in Vietnam this spring, we Mr. KOLBE. Mr. Speaker, I thank the is beginning more to resemble Hong learned of this firsthand. One after an- gentleman for yielding time to me. Kong or Bangkok than the somnolent other, religious leaders testified to the I thank the gentleman again for Saigon many of us knew during the lack of religious freedom in Vietnam. yielding me this time, and I appreciate time of the Vietnam War when we Several invited witnesses were unable the leadership he has shown with his served there 30-plus years ago. to leave Vietnam to deliver their testi- committee on so many trade issues It is a different city. It is changing. I mony in the face of government this year. This is just one of them. believe with this agreement we will ac- threats. They smuggled out written or Mr. Speaker, I do rise today in sup- celerate that change. I believe that audio testimony so their stories could port of House Joint Resolution 51, change will be to the good, both for the be heard. which would extend normal trade rela- United States, but most importantly, In light of the government crack- tions to the nation of Vietnam. Let us for the people of Vietnam. down on religions, dissidents, and mi- Certainly the U.S.-Vietnam foreign begin, as I know the chairman has norities, unconditional ratification of policy relationship is one that is still made clear earlier, what this is and the bilateral trade agreement will send maturing. We would all agree that we what this is not. This is not a free the wrong message to the Vietnamese must continue to make progress in our trade agreement. It is a bilateral trade leadership. The U.S. Commission on relationship along several dimensions. International Religious Freedom rec- agreement, a trade agreement that al- But today, this legislation marks a lows us to trade on the same basis as ommended that the U.S. Congress rat- very important milestone in the devel- ify the BTA only on the condition that we trade with all the other countries of opment of that relationship. Today we the world except the very small hand- Vietnam undertake substantial im- can support the extension of normal provements in its policy towards and ful with whom we do have a free trade trade relations between our two coun- agreement. treatment of religion. tries. U.S. trade and economic ties I am a firm believer in trade. I have Because Vietnam is a socialist or a with Vietnam can help the country see Communist country, it comes under voted repeatedly for trade agreements, the benefits of developing a society but the situation in Vietnam is dif- the banner of the Jackson-Vanik re- that is based upon the rule of law. That quirements, and still, with this pas- ferent. We have a clear opportunity to faith in the rule of law can then serve change the course of the nation’s be- sage, would require an annual Jackson- as a foundation upon which further so- Vanik waiver from the President of the havior by denying it what it desires cial and political development can be greatly, a trading relationship with United States. based. Mr. Speaker, in 1995 this country em- America. Mr. Speaker, no country can engage President Bush, please stand up to barked on a new path with the country in trade with other countries, can en- of Vietnam. We chose to take a dif- the communists in Vietnam and insist gage in foreign relations, without ulti- on human rights in exchange for trade. ferent direction toward better polit- mately having to come to terms with ical, economic, and consular relations. We have the tools at hand to improve the rule of law. That is the most im- the human rights situation in Viet- In making that decision, we recognize portant aspect of this legislation. the need to encourage the development nam. I ask my colleagues how they jus- So to my colleagues in the House, I tify not using this tool when so many of Vietnam as a prosperous country, urge their support for this resolution. and believed, as I believe today, that have asked for our help. Mr. MCNULTY. Mr. Speaker, I yield 3 Mr. McNULTY. Mr. Speaker, I yield doing so would begin to bring about the minutes to the gentlewoman from Cali- fruition of democracy within that back the balance of my time. fornia (Ms. LOFGREN). Mr. ROHRABACHER. Mr. Speaker, I country. (Ms. LOFGREN asked and was given yield such time as he may consume to We understood how important it is to permission to revise and extend her re- the gentleman from Mississippi (Mr. integrate our former adversary, with marks.) WICKER). whom some of us in this body itself Ms. LOFGREN. Mr. Speaker, I oppose (Mr. WICKER asked and was given fought in a war in that country, to in- House Joint Resolution 51, and I urge permission to revise and extend his re- tegrate that former adversary into the my colleagues to vote against this res- marks.) economic progress of Asia and ulti- olution. I am fortunate to represent Mr. WICKER. Mr. Speaker, I rise in mately into the global community. Santa Clara county, an area in Cali- opposition to this legislation, until Since starting down the path, our fornia with a vibrant Vietnamese- such time as the administration can policy, I believe, has reaped some very American population. Quite a few of reach a fair agreement with Vietnam important benefits. It secured Viet- my constituents came to San Jose as on the catfish issue. namese cooperation on achieving the refugees escaping an oppressive polit- fullest possible accounting of the POWs ical regime. b 1530 and MIAs from the Vietnam War. It Over the last 25 years, as the Santa Well, my suggestion is that they are has helped to contribute to regional Clara County supervisor, as an admin- going to continue stealing our software

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But I think, regimes, these criminal regimes around our big businessmen with guaranteed most important, it represents opening the world, surprise, surprise, we are not loans in their pockets from the Amer- a new era in relationships between the going to be treated as if we are dealing ican taxpayers can go over there and United States and Vietnam. with an honest democratically elected invest and set up factories over there We have heard people talk on this government that keeps its word. In- to use slave labor. Oh, yes, there are floor about the painful experience. And stead, we are dealing with gangsters some five-star hotels, but that is not I think there is no question why people who pirate, and not only pirate but re- progress. That is not progress at all. feel so strongly and passionately about press their own people, even commit What we still have are no opposition it. This was a chapter in our history murder. I mean, they murder their op- parties, no independent courts at all. where traditional measures simply do ponents in these regimes, and that There is no rule of law in that country, not apply. means Vietnam, and yet we expect no freedom of the press, so nobody can Traditional concepts are of winning them to abide by some nice trade criticize the corruption there. And that or losing a war, for example. Certainly agreement with us? No. The agree- is why people do not invest unless they the American public has lost over the ments that they make with us will have government guarantees and loans course of the last third of a century. only be followed to the point that they or subsidies, because it is too risky a Certainly we paid heavily in economic are beneficial to the Vietnamese Gov- proposition. terms, costing billions of dollars and ernment and the clique that runs that Why are we setting up the rules of throwing our economy into chaos. Families lost. We all know people country. the game and doing trade with a coun- Let us take a look. We have heard try like that when instead we should be who lost loved ones. Over 56,000 Ameri- about the catfish industry. I am very seeking to encourage people to invest cans did not return. And there have happy that the catfish industry was in democratic countries like the Phil- been massive efforts on behalf of both brought up today because we do not ippines or in our own country to pro- the United States and the Vietnamese know whether or not the catfish indus- tect people with our own jobs? Governments to try to account for ev- eryone, more than any other war in try in Vietnam was established with Last but not least, the POW issue. I American history. Yet we are still the help of a taxpayer loan or subsidy have spent so much time on this issue over my 13 years in Congress. I cannot striving to close that chapter. from the U.S. taxpayers, but we do And, of course, we have to look no know that we have several Congress- say it is more than any other Member, but I know that I have spent consider- further than the streets of America men from a variety of States here wor- now where we see troubled and, in ried about their constituents being put able time on it. I have been to Vietnam numerous occasions and Southeast some cases, homeless veterans who re- out of work because catfish from Viet- Asia numerous occasions on this issue. turned seared by the process. nam are flooding into our market. We I have studied it and I, without hesi- But those of us who have experienced do not know whether or not that cat- tation, can tell my colleagues that I do a little bit of the situation in Vietnam fish industry was set up with a tax- not believe this government has co- recently, who have talked to our con- payer subsidized loan; but we do know operated in good faith with the United stituents who are here now and who are that there is slave labor in Vietnam, States in trying to have an accounting of Vietnamese heritage know that this that there are none of the environ- for those Americans who were seen chapter exacted a horrible price on mental health standards in Vietnam, alive in captivity before the return. Vietnam itself. There were hundreds of and there are none of the other types of There were over 200 of those Ameri- thousands of casualties, tens of thou- protections in Vietnam that would be cans who were in captivity; we knew sands of missing and still unaccounted required of them if they were raising they were, yet they were not returned for, and it produced a flirtation with those catfish in the United States. at the end of the war. We want to find global communism as an ally that has And by the way, those same require- out what happened to those people. We delayed the modernization of that ments might be put on Vietnam if they do not want to have this obfuscation. country, including not just its econ- had a democratic government. If they We do not want this issue sugar-coated omy and human rights, but reintegra- had a democratic government, maybe or candy-coated. tion into the family of nations. they would be forced to pay their peo- They show pictures of this issue, of Thankfully, soon after the formal ple more, or perhaps the people of Viet- our people there digging for bones. Yes, fighting ended, there were courageous nam would demand higher health digging for some of those bones will people who stepped forward to try to standards. But they do not have a bring closure to some people, but we begin this new era. No discussion of democratic government. They have a want truth. We want to establish the this issue would be complete without gangster clique that runs the country truth. If they kept those people and noting the unique contributions by and they are going to manipulate the they murdered them later on, let us American heroes, like Senator MCCAIN, catfish industry for their benefit. I hear about it, and we can close this Senator KERRY, and our own former would bet some of this clique in Hanoi chapter of the book. But let us not let colleague on the floor of this House and are making money off the catfish in- them get away with the same falsehood ambassador to Vietnam, Pete Peterson, dustry by putting our people out of they have been using on their own peo- who worked to engage our two coun- work. ple. tries. By making this agreement today, we I would ask for my colleagues to join We have made tremendous progress will just do for the rest of American in- me in opposition to this trade deal. It in reconciling our past to the new fu- dustry, step by step, what was done to is contrary to America’s interests. It is ture. It is still not going to be easy. the catfish industry, and we will be a bad deal. It is contrary to our values This terrible tragedy in Vietnam con- doing it with subsidies from the Amer- and will not bring a close to the Viet- tinues to claim victims every day. And ican taxpayers and loan guarantees nam era. It will just leave this corrupt those who visited the country lately from the American taxpayer. It makes dictatorship thinking they put one cannot help but be touched by the no sense. over on us. young children who continue to be Let us talk a little bit about the Mr. Speaker, I yield back the balance maimed by land mines and other issue of human rights. And I will just of my time. unexploded ordnance, by people strug- say to my colleagues that suggest that Mr. LEVIN. Mr. Speaker, I yield 5 gling with war injuries, physical and if we would just open up these eco- minutes to the gentleman from Oregon psychological, children with birth de- nomic ties, there will be more respect. (Mr. BLUMENAUER). fects. In fact, we have heard some people Mr. BLUMENAUER. Mr. Speaker, I We have hundreds of thousands of Vi- claim there has already been progress. appreciate the gentleman’s courtesy in etnamese who have fled to the United

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It has restrictions in terms of So today, Mr. Speaker, based upon larly for Vietnamese Americans. how the Vietnamese handle it. the comments that I made earlier and Vietnam today is an entirely dif- But beyond that, I think comprehen- the comments of my colleagues, and on ferent nation, unlike what some would siveness must increasingly include, behalf of all 1,474 Americans who are lead us to believe. It is entirely dif- with this authoritarian society, their still missing in Vietnam, I ask my col- ferent from what we saw 40 and 50 movement towards a free market in leagues to join me, the American Le- years ago. The architects of the Viet- labor as well as in capital. That is why gion, the Veterans of the Vietnam War, nam War on the side of the Viet- I think we need to both engage and the National Vietnam Veterans Coali- namese, like Ho Chi Minh and his con- pressure Vietnam. That is why I think, tion, and the Disabled American Vet- temporaries, are gone. It is an oft-cited as we negotiate further agreements erans in opposing this measure. statistic that 60 percent of the Viet- with Vietnam, we must consider the Mr. Speaker, I yield back the balance namese people have been born after the factors, including the labor market of my time. conclusion of that war and the vast factors and perhaps even the environ- Mr. THOMAS. Mr. Speaker, I yield majority have no memory of those ef- mental factors that at this point are myself such time as I may consume. Mr. Speaker, first of all, let me say forts. not as critical. I appreciate the gentleman from that ordinarily in this debate the gen- b 1545 tleman from Illinois (Mr. CRANE), Michigan (Mr. LEVIN) yielding me this would be heavily involved in the de- time, and I apologize if I got carried So, in a word I think we need to bate; but due to a family circumstance, away a little bit, but we see this new move forward but in a comprehensive the gentleman is not here today. country that is emerging that can take way. And on balance, I believe that this bill represents a movement for- Mr. Speaker, in my response to my advantage of this trade agreement to friend, the gentleman from New York forge new links. Southeast Asia is a ward, as long as we keep in mind the reality of a very different society with (Mr. MCNULTY) and his poignant com- cauldron today of over 600 million peo- ments, I too share the concern that he ple, of diverse countries rich in natural a very different structure that requires a different formula as we did with Cam- expresses. resources, economic energies and rich I think it is important to note, how- bodia, as we have wrestled with, with cultures, and Vietnam is right in the ever, that, for example, in World War II other countries, we would apply, if we middle of it. It is a country that has a there were more than 50,000 missing in were negotiating or approving an long history of being leery of the coun- action. It is true we have a better capa- agreement with another industrialized try of China, for instance, and a thou- bility and we have carried on a much democratic society. sand years of experience to back it up. longer search to verify each and every So with this, I close, hoping that we We have seen people labor mightily individual who was missing in action; will pass this within the framework over this trade agreement. We are but the two former major Axis Powers that I have suggested and I believe so going to see a new era of economic are now two of our major trading part- many of my colleagues agree with. prosperity in Vietnam. It is going to ners. I do have to say we engage in Mr. Speaker, I yield back the balance help us economically, but it will be trade disputes periodically, but we do of my time. transformational for them, and it is so in an ordered process. going to empower a new generation of Mr. MCNULTY. Mr. Speaker, I yield I believe most of us who are in sup- leaders, of entrepreneurs, speed the myself the balance of my time. port of this resolution to enter into healing, and give them the energy to Mr. Speaker, my other colleagues normal trade relations with the Social- slam the pages closed on this chapter who are in opposition to this measure ist or Communist Government of Viet- and open a new one. have eloquently outlined the many rea- nam is to believe that this too will I deeply appreciate the leadership of sons to oppose it. I will close by con- have a better outcome. the Committee on Ways and Means, my centrating again just on the MIA issue. I do want to respond to my colleague, colleague, the gentleman from Michi- Mr. Speaker, I thank Boyd the gentleman from California (Mr. gan (Mr. LEVIN), in bringing this for- Sponaugle, Ron Cima and Chuck Hen- ROHRABACHER), about his concern in ward, the many people who have la- ley of the Office of the Secretary of De- terms of taxpayers’ money. While this bored mightily for this agreement, and fense for the updated information on debate has gone on, we have engaged in I strongly urge its passage. the search for our MIA’s. I am grateful a number of conversations. For exam- Mr. LEVIN. Mr. Speaker, I yield my- to them and all who are working to ple, the Export-Import Bank of the self the balance of my time. bring our MIA’s home. United States has indicated that there I had a chance at the beginning to As I grow older, Mr. Speaker, I try to have been no transactions, therefore, lay out a perspective of mine and, I keep my priorities straight. That is no funds have been authorized for par- think, many, many of my colleagues on why when I get up in the morning, the ticipation in Vietnam by American the Democratic side. I think this has first two things I do are to thank God businessmen. been a useful discussion, and I hope for my life and then veterans for my We pursued farther. The Overseas many have heard it, though not here. I way of life. Because had it not been for Private Investment Corporation has in- simply want to reemphasize that this my brother Bill and all of those who dicated that there has been no activity. is not an easy relationship. It is a com- gave their lives in service to this coun- Beyond that they are required by law plex relationship because of the past, try through the years, had it not been to examine any project to determine if but also because of the present and for people like the gentleman from it would have a negative impact on the likely the near future. Texas (Mr. SAM JOHNSON) and PETE PE- U.S. economy and business. They There should be no rose-colored TERSON and Senator MCCAIN who en- would be required by law to turn a lenses. We are dealing with a society, a dured torture as prisoners of war, had project down. So although there may structure, that is very different from it not been for people like Pete be somebody’s private dollars involved ours. Very different. A political struc- Dalessandro, a World War II Congres- in the catfish operation, at this point I ture that is very different and an eco- sional Medal of Honor winner from my believe I can offer a degree of assur- nomic structure that is very different. district who was laid to rest 2 years ance to the gentleman from California As a result, there is no automatic fac- ago in our new cemetery in Saratoga, (Mr. ROHRABACHER) that there has been tor here. There is no magic wand. One had it not been for them and all of no taxpayer dollars. thing will not lead automatically to those who wore the uniform of the But the point he makes, if not spe- another. I do not think a free capital United States military over the years, cific to the catfish industry, is one that

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It establishes a formal trade rela- tempt with a nonmarket economy to Buddhist Church were sentenced to between tionship between our countries, lowering tar- improve not only the labor areas that one and three years’ imprisonment on iffs, increasing the flow of trade, and providing the gentleman from Michigan (Mr. trumped up charges. important new protections of intellectual prop- LEVIN) has indicated he has a concern The State Department points out that the erty and investments in Vietnam by American about, but the intellectual property government of Vietnam prohibits independent companies. rights guarantee that has caused so political, labor, and social organizations; such I hope that passage of this agreement will much pain by the copying around the organizations exist only under government eventually help to strengthen labor rights and world. Of course, the key to that is the control. The Vietnamese Government also re- human rights for the Vietnamese people. We transparency in the transactions. This stricts freedom of religion and significantly re- must continue the dialogue developed by Am- will be a good test of the Government stricts the operation of religious organizations bassador Peterson on labor rights and the of Vietnam to see if they can be trust- other than those entities approved by the U.S. technical assistance program. Also, I worthy. State. Dissident groups of Buddhists, Hoa strongly support the suggestion from Con- In fact, I find it entirely appropriate Hao, and Protestants, in particular, faced har- gressman LEVIN, among others, that any tex- to reflect on the comments of the assment by authorities. tile agreement between Vietnam and the President of Mexico in the address he Accordingly, we should not reward the Viet- United States include a provision to promote gave to the joint session today. He in- namese communist dictatorship with trade labor rights. The model for such a provision dicated one of the key commodities to benefits. It is an insult to the thousands of lies in the agreement between America and improve the relationship between the American and Vietnamese men and women Cambodia, to provide positive incentives in United States and Mexico is a degree of who were wounded or died during the war which we have promised to increase textile trust. He indicated that notwith- fighting for democracy, the rule of law and quotes once progress on labor issues has standing the democratic title of the human rights. been established. country over a number of years, it was Accordingly, I urge my colleagues to vote I urge the Bush administration to continue to far more authoritarian, that was his against H.J. Res. 51. press in Vietnam for progress on human rights word, than democratic, but that there Mr. GEPHARDT. Mr. Speaker, last January, and religious freedom. If Vietnam moves to- is a new era. I traveled to South Korea, Cambodia and Viet- wards the rule of law in commerce, I believe Mr. Speaker, I cannot say the same nam to discuss issues of peace, reconciliation, that it must also make progress in freedom for for the current government of Viet- trade and security between the United States the Vietnamese people. nam, but I do believe sincerely that and Asia. It was a remarkable trip that helped Since the war ended in 1975, our countries this agreement will move us more in us to learn. We learned so much about Viet- have traveled on a journey, often difficult and the direction of an open opportunity nam and I became convinced that implemen- agonizing, yet remarkable all the same; a jour- for Vietnamese citizens to express tation of this Bilateral Trade Agreement is the ney defined by peace and reconciliation, moti- themselves. right policy both for the Vietnamese and the vated by healing and deeper human under- Currently, this will be in the more American people. Therefore, I urge Members standing. This trade agreement moves both economic realm rather than in the po- to vote for the Vietnam trade agreement to es- countries forward in this remarkable effort. It is litical realm. There is no question they tablish a regular trade regime between the a positive development for both people. I hope have what they believe to be a sem- United States and Vietnam. all of my colleagues will support this resolu- blance of what they call a democracy; Thanks to Pete Peterson, former Ambas- tion, and help us take another step on the but the fundamental core of a democ- sador to Vietnam, thousands of American and road to healing and hope for all. racy is that the decisions be made Vietnamese veterans, and the hard work of lit- quantitatively with each person get- erally millions of people we have made large Mr. CRANE. Mr. Speaker, I stand in firm ting equal weight. We know that is not strides in reconciling our two nations after the support of House Joint Resolution 51, which now the case in the Socialist or Com- agony of the Vietnam war. Over 50,000 Ameri- approves the U.S.-Vietnam Bilateral Trade munist Republic of Vietnam. cans died in that conflict, thousands more Agreement, grants NTR status to Vietnam, All of those facts laid bare on the were injured, and the war took the lives of completes the normalization of our diplomatic table, House Joint Resolution 51, intro- hundreds of thousands of Vietnamese and left relations begun in 1995. A failure to support duced by the gentleman from Texas the country devastated. Pete Peterson has this key legislation risks undercutting long- (Mr. ARMEY), the majority leader, and said: ‘‘We cannot change the past. What we standing U.S. foreign policy objectives in the gentleman from Missouri (Mr. GEP- can change is the future.’’ Southeast Asia, damaging the credibility of the HARDT), the minority leader, with the Working in this spirit, America and Vietnam reform faction within the Hanoi government, support of the chairman of the Sub- have established diplomatic ties, undertaken and causing Vietnam’s 80 million people to committee on Trade, the gentleman joint efforts to locate the remains of those still slide backwards toward isolationism. from Illinois (Mr. CRANE), is worthy of missing in action, and trade between our In 1986, Hanoi initiated a policy of doi moi, a ‘‘yes’’ vote. We should move forward countries has increased. Last year, the United or ‘‘economic renovation.’’ For the first time with this ongoing engagement with the States and Vietnam completed this bilateral the government encouraged private business Socialist or Communist Republic of trade agreement, to set the stage for an even start-ups and permitted inward foreign invest- Vietnam. It will be a yearly test to see closer relationship between our nations and a ment. As a result, Vietnam sustained on aver- if, in fact, our trust is well placed. If it trade regime that is more robust. age nearly 8 percent annual GDP growth and is not, we can change. But for today, I On the last night of our trip, I spoke in welcomed $8.3 billion in foreign investment urge my colleagues to vote ‘‘yes’’ on Hanoi to the American Chamber of Com- during the 1990s. House Joint Resolution 51. merce. That night, it became clear that both I visited Vietnam this past April and was Mr. GILMAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise in strong Americans in Vietnam and the Vietnamese struck by its 92 percent literacy rate, its thriv- opposition to H.J. Res. 51, a resolution ap- wanted free and fair trade to lift up the lives ing entrepreneurship, and the thousands of proving the extension of the waiver authority of both our peoples. There is a hunger not to zooming motorbikes. Industrial parks now line contained in section 402(c) of the Trade Act of forget but to use the war as a springboard for the suburbs of the major cities, and govern- 1974 with respect to Vietnam. healing and hope for the future of both coun- ment is planning to open a stock exchange in Amnesty International reports that the gov- tries. Virtually everyone we met said they downtown Ho Chi Minh City. As GDP has ernment of Vietnam continued to prevent inde- wanted to join the global community and reap doubled and per capita income has risen 60 pendent human rights monitors from visiting the benefits of the twin revolutions in trade percent since 1990, a small but growing, con- the country and dozens of prisoners of con- and technology that are sweeping the globe. sumer-oriented middle class is taking root. science remained in prison throughout 2000. Our challenge is to work with Vietnam Signed in July 2000, the U.S.-Vietnam BTA Restrictions on released prisoners continued among other partners in trade to bend will buttress these enormous economic and to be harsh. Political dissidents, independent globalization for progressive ends: to make social reforms. The BTA represents the most

VerDate 31-AUG-2001 00:16 Sep 07, 2001 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00031 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\K06SE7.064 pfrm01 PsN: H06PT1 H5440 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE September 6, 2001 far-reaching and comprehensive trade agree- However, this resolution is not a blank from competition. U.S. firms are also granted ment ever negotiated with a non-market econ- check to Vietnam. Before the United States access to the Vietnam services market. We omy country. It grants the United States vastly grants NTR status to Vietnam, the Vietnamese will be allowed to compete in telecommuni- improved access to Vietnam’s potentially enor- Government is required to sharply lower most cations, financial services, engineering, ac- mous consumer class, and improves market tariffs; phase out all non-tariff measures; and counting, and a variety of industries that will access for industrial and agricultural goods, adhere to WTO standards in applying cus- help develop an infrastructure in Vietnam to services, intellectual property rights, and in- toms, import licensing another measures. support our new commitment to engage Viet- vestment, while requiring greater trans- This measure also takes an important step nam on all levels of concern. parency. in requiring Vietnam to allow U.S., firms over The approval of this legislation will ensure The U.S.-Vietnam Bilateral Trade Agree- a period of time to enter its services market in that U.S. firms committed to trade with Viet- ment will help Vietnam’s reformers lock in the a full range of areas, including financial, nam receive the protection of investments economic transformation that slower growth telecom, engineering, computing, education, necessary to commit resources in a foreign after the Asian financial crisis threatens to un- health and other services. Two other critical country. By requiring a fully transparent trade ravel. Continued engagement with the Viet- areas of this agreement require Vietnam to regime with the promulgation of laws and reg- namese government also advances key U.S. protect U.S. investments from expropriation ulations though a public process, this legisla- foreign policy objectives, including the fullest and adopt a fully transparent trade and invest- tion helps Vietnam develop policies that will possible accounting of Prisoners of War/Miss- ment regime. help this nation fully engage the world. ing in Action (POW/MIA), freedom of emigra- Mr. Speaker, disapproval of this resolution This legislation cannot be evaluated, how- tion, increased U.S. business opportunities in will only discourage U.S. businesses from op- ever, without the approval of H.R. 2368. Ad- vancing the agenda of global trade in coun- Vietnam, and promoting Asian regional sta- erating in Vietnam, arm Soviet-style hardliners tries that do not respect their citizens is tanta- bility. with the pretext to clamp down on what eco- mount to modern day feudalism, and should Former Vietnamese Ambassador to the nomic and social freedoms the Vietnamese not be supported by this House. United States, Le Van Bang recently noted the people now experience, and eliminate what positive influence that continued engagement Establishing a trade regime with Vietnam opportunity we have to influence Vietnam in that will ease this nation’s transition into the has had on the Vietnamese people. He said the future. that since we first reestablished diplomatic WTO means nothing unless prisoners like Approval of this bilateral agreement will ad- Catholic Priest Nguyen Van Ly, Mr. Le Quang ties, the Vietnamese people have changed vance U.S. economic interests and, more im- their attitudes toward Americans from ‘‘the bit- Liem of the Inter-Religious Council, and Bud- portantly to our regional interests in Asia, fur- dhist leaders the Venerable Thieh Huyen terness of war to a love of America.’’ In such ther integrate Vietnam into the global econ- a fresh and positive atmosphere, our values in Quang and the Venerable Thieh Quang Do omy. I urge my colleagues to support this res- are ensured their right to freely exercise their other key areas surely stand a much better olution. hearing and more open consideration if we respective religions. Ms. JACKSON-LEE of Texas. Mr. Speaker, Mr. Speaker, today this House goes a long continue down this road. Approval of the U.S.- I rise in favor of H.J. Res. 51. I am pleased way toward reconciling the concerns of all par- Vietnam BTA demonstrates we too are healing to have the opportunity to vote in favor of free ties interested in global trade and its con- from one of the most divisive wars in our na- trade while respecting my commitment to sequences. Passage of H.J. Res. 51 ensures tion’s history and that we seek to begin a new Human Rights. that American products will be given fair ac- and truly productive era in U.S.-Vietnamese Mr. Speaker, last year the U.S. signed a cess to the Vietnamese marketplace. By com- relations. sweeping bilateral trade agreement with Viet- bining the extension of this trade with the rec- Congressional approval of the U.S.-Vietnam nam. ognition of Human Rights here on the House Bilateral Trade Agreement and the expansion The State Department year 2000 review of Floor, we set a positive precedent for future of business contacts between our two nations Vietnam human rights noted that Vietnam has trade legislation. I therefore support H.J. Res. provides the strongest foundation for encour- made improvements in its human rights 51. aging even further progress and reform in record. Despite these improvements, the State Mr. THOMAS. Mr. Speaker, I yield Vietnam. Therefore, I urge my colleagues to Department still rated Vietnam as ‘‘poor’’ over- back the balance of my time. vote yes for H.J. Res. 51. all on human rights, highlighting continued The Speaker pro tempore (Mr. SIMP- Mr. MORAN of Virginia. Mr. Speaker, I rise government repression of basic political free- SON). All time for debate has expired. in strong support of this measure to expand Pursuant to the order of the House of our trade relations with Vietnam. doms. The State Department also noted that the Vietnam Government is intolerant of dis- Wednesday, September 5, 2001, the joint This resolution, which ratifies the U.S.-Viet- resolution is considered read for nam bilateral trade agreement and extends senting viewpoints, and selectively represses the religious rights of its citizens. amendment, and the previous question normal trade relations to Vietnam, enjoys is ordered. broad bipartisan support. The agreement rep- Because of these factors, I voted in favor of H.J. Res. 55, legislation disapproving Waiver The question is on the engrossment resents a milestone toward building a stronger and third reading of the joint resolu- commercial relationship with Vietnam and pro- Authority with respect to Vietnam. Mr. Speak- er, my vote was a protest vote, for I believe tion. moting U.S. security and diplomatic interests The joint resolution was ordered to in the region. we cannot continue to hope that trade alone will guarantee the basic human rights of our be engrossed and read a third time, was We have seen tremendous progress in our read the third time, and passed. diplomatic and economic relations with the Vi- trading partners. etnamese Government. The country is experi- Today, this House also considers H.R. f encing a new era, driven by a population 2368, the ‘‘Vietnam Human Rights Act,’’ which GENERAL LEAVE where 65 percent of its citizens were born establishes a commission to monitor human Mr. THOMAS. Mr. Speaker, I ask after the war. Vietnam today welcomes U.S. rights in Vietnam. I regard this as a step in a unanimous consent that all Members trade and economic investment. new direction, and one that I applaud. By dis- may have 5 legislative days within Through a policy of engagement and U.S. cussing trade with Vietnam in the same con- which to revise and extend their re- business investment, Vietnam has improved text as its human rights situation, we are fi- marks on H.J. Res. 51, the joint resolu- its policies on immigration, cooperated on U.S. nally moving in a more comprehensive direc- tion just passed. refugee programs, and worked with the United tion that respects our global obligations. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there States on achieving the fullest possible ac- As the leader of the free world, we have an objection to the request of the gen- counting of POW/MIAs from the Vietnam War. obligation to promote core values when en- tleman from California? Despite problems of corruption and govern- gaging the rest of the world. Thus, I have There was no objection. ment repression, there is reason to believe fewer reservations about moving forward with f that our presence in Vietnam can improve the Vietnam. situation and encourage its government to be- As we move into this new millennium, our REREFERRAL OF H.R. 1448 TO COM- come more open, respect human rights and actions here today signal a commitment to ex- MITTEE ON RESOURCES AND follow the rule of law. Former U.S. Ambas- panding the marketplace in a manner that COMMITTEE ON THE JUDICIARY sador to Vietnam, Pete Peterson, our es- benefits both the United States and Vietnam. Mr. THOMAS. Mr. Speaker, I ask teemed former colleague and former POW, The extension of Normal Trade Relations will unanimous consent that the Com- has been one of our nation’s strongest advo- grant market access to American industrial mittee on Ways and Means be dis- cates for expanding trade with Vietnam. and agricultural products previously denied charged from consideration of the bill,

VerDate 31-AUG-2001 00:16 Sep 07, 2001 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00032 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A06SE7.025 pfrm01 PsN: H06PT1 September 6, 2001 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H5441 H.R. 1448, and that the bill be re-re- rorist group, Hamas, Abu Nidal and the White House, President Bush, supported ferred to the Committee on Resources others, has had operations in and by Secretary of State Colin Powell, expressed and to the Committee on the Judici- around Khartoum, and there is also, as to Sudan and the world that the United States ary. many people know, Osama bin Laden is deeply committed to helping resolve the The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there had been in Sudan for a period of time. conflict in Sudan that has claimed an esti- objection to the request of the gen- There is slavery in Sudan. What hap- mated 2.2 million lives during the past 18 tleman from California? pens is the militia go into the villages, years of civil war. This is a conflict that has There was no objection. kill the men, rape the women and take also driven another 4 million from their homes, f the children away for slavery. threatens 2 million additional innocent victims So I think the move by President with starvation, has witnessed deliberate aerial ADJOURNMENT TO MONDAY, Bush today, working through the good SEPTEMBER 10, 2001 bombings of schools and churches by the gov- efforts of Secretary Powell, appointing ernment of Sudan, and has even tolerated the Mr. ISAKSON. Mr. Speaker, I ask Senator Danforth will really make a disgrace of slavery in the 21st century. unanimous consent that when the tremendous difference. It is the great- It was noted today, that the degree of dif- House adjourns today, it adjourn to est opportunity we have had in years to ficulty in bringing an end to the suffering in meet at 12:30 p.m. on Monday next for bring about a just and a lasting peace. Sudan is very high, but if there is even a morning hour debates. This puts a tremendous burden on chance of success, then the United States The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there the Khartoum government and both must accept this role of peacemaker in this objection to the request of the gen- sides having to come together whereby struggle. I applaud Senator John Danforth for tleman from Georgia? the people of the south and the people stepping forward and accepting this most chal- There was no objection. of the north can live in peace. lenging position of trust. I believe he has the f This has been a particularly difficult experience, character and reputation around time because with the revenue, over DISPENSING WITH CALENDAR the world to succeed in this job. $700 million this year of oil revenues, WEDNESDAY BUSINESS ON Everyone who has been involved in bringing they are using that revenue to buy WEDNESDAY NEXT an end to the suffering in Sudan acknowl- weapons and helicopter gun ships to edges that this job will not be easy. This effort Mr. ISAKSON. Mr. Speaker, I ask kill the people in the areas where they will require the United States government to unanimous consent that the business have discovered and are now drilling speak as one voice. It will require the desire in order under the Calendar Wednesday for oil. for peace by the combatants in this war, the rule be dispensed with on Wednesday This is an opportunity. government of Sudan and the SPLA. It will re- next. I want to also thank all of the quire the support of the European Union and The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there groups, and I will submit for the record neighboring countries of Sudan, such as Egypt objection to the request of the gen- all of the names, but those individuals Kenya and others. And it will require the sup- tleman from Georgia? who have been working on this issue port of non-government organizations, reli- There was no objection. for so long. I am reluctant to get into gious leaders and citizens of the world. I firmly f specifics because there are so many; believe that if successful in bringing a just SPECIAL ORDERS but I will at the end of the statement peace to Sudan, Senator Danforth should win submit with it their names and all the the Noble Peace Prize. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under people who have been working for the Today’s ceremony announcing Senator the Speaker’s announced policy of Jan- last, some for 10, 11 and 12 years, a Danforth as Special Envoy to Sudan was a uary 3, 2001, and under a previous order number of Members of Congress. long time in coming. It came after many long of the House, the following Members When I think on the Senate side, the hours and hard work by many individuals and will be recognized for 5 minutes each. Senator from Tennessee (Mr. FRIST) groups around our country. The bright blue f and the Senator from Kansas (Mr. skies and bi-partisan crowd in the Rose Gar- b 1600 BROWNBACK). On the House side, the den reflected the perfect back drop for this gentleman from Colorado (Mr. ceremony today and signal bright hope for to- SUDAN SPECIAL ENVOY TANCREDO) and the gentleman from morrow for the people of Sudan. The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. New Jersey (Mr. PAYNE) and the gen- As I mentioned earlier, many individuals and SIMPSON). Under a previous order of the tleman from California (Mr. LANTOS) organizations are responsible for helping House, the gentleman from Virginia and other Congressmen who have been shape the administrations policy with regard to (Mr. WOLF) is recognized for 5 minutes. to the region that are working on this. Sudan. I applaud the bi-partisan efforts of Mr. WOLF. Mr. Speaker, I want to Also, the numerous groups of all de- members of Congress in supporting the ap- thank the President of the United nominations from throughout America pointment of a high-level Special Envoy to States, President George W. Bush, for that are participating and because of Sudan. Representatives DICK ARMEY, TOM the appointment today of a special their efforts this day has taken place. TANCREDO, DON PAYNE, TOM LANTOS, ED envoy, former Senator Danforth from With prayer and with the hard work ROYCE, SPENCER BACHUS, J.C. WATTS, CYN- Missouri to work on the issue of bring- of Senator Danforth, it will be my hope THIA MCKINNEY, CHRIS SMITH, TONY HALL, ing peace in Sudan. that we can bring peace whereby the former Congressmen Walter Fauntroy and I also want to thank Secretary of people of Sudan could live in peace. Harry Johnston as well as Senators SAM State Colin Powell for his efforts and In closing, from the bottom of my BROWNBACK and BILL FRIST all have played his work. I think the Bush administra- heart, I want to thank President Bush critical roles in seeing that this day finally ar- tion, President Bush and Secretary for this action, those on the Presi- rived and they deserve special mentioning. Powell, have really taken a very bold dent’s staff who helped put this to- Many in the administration also deserve and a very, very important step. gether; also Secretary Powell for his mentioning for their efforts in making this day I also want to congratulate or thank actions and those who work at the happen. Assistant Secretary of State Richard or commend Senator Danforth for ac- State Department that are involved in Armitage, National Security Adviser, cepting this very difficult job. As many this very, very important issue. Per- Condolezza Rice, Karl Rove at the White people know, there has been a war haps they will all be like Esther: they House, Andrew Natsios, the director of going on in Sudan for almost more are being called just for a time like USAID, Roger Winter, USAID, Elliot Abrams, than 18 years. this, to bring about peace, whereby the former chairman of the U.S. Commission on I have visited Sudan four times in people in the south and the north can International Religious Freedom and current the last 10 years. In Sudan more than live together. Assistant to the President at the National Se- 2.2 million people, most Christians, a Mr. Speaker, I rise to thank and congratu- curity Council, Walter Kansteiner, Assistant number of Animists and a number of late President George W. Bush and his admin- Secretary for African Affairs, and Ted Dagne Muslims, have been killed as a result of istration for naming former Senator John Dan- of the Congressional Research Service have this war. forth of Missouri as the United States Special all played pivotal roles in shaping U.S. policy. There has been unbelievable famine Envoy to Sudan. Earlier today, in a beautiful Religious leaders and organizations around in Sudan. In Sudan, every major ter- and powerful ceremony in the Rose Garden at our country have also provided unbending

VerDate 31-AUG-2001 00:16 Sep 07, 2001 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00033 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\K06SE7.065 pfrm01 PsN: H06PT1 H5442 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE September 6, 2001 support in these efforts. Franklin Graham, Car- THE U.S. DOLLAR AND THE ations has become commonplace and is dinals Bernard Law and Theodor McCarrick, WORLD ECONOMY used as a form of protectionism. This the late Cardinal John O’Conner, Father Mi- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under has been going on ever since the world- chael Perry of the United States Catholic Con- the Speaker’s announced policy of Jan- wide acceptance of fiat money 30 years ference, Faith McDonald of the Institute of Re- uary 3, 2001, the gentleman from Texas ago. Although some short-term advan- ligion and Democracy, as well as, the Pres- (Mr. PAUL) is recognized for 60 minutes tage may be gained for certain manu- byterian Church, Jewish leaders and Christian as the designee of the majority leader. facturers and some countries by such colleges across our country have all contrib- Mr. PAUL. Mr. Speaker, I have taken currency manipulation, it only adds uted as well. a Special Order today to address the fuel to the economic and financial in- Finally, many outside of government have subject of the U.S. dollar and the world stability inherent in a system of paper steadfastly beat the drum calling for action in economy, and in the words of James money. Sudan. I would be remised if I didn’t mention Madison, the pestilent effects of paper Paper money helps the strong and a few of them as well. Nina Shea and Rabbi money. hurts the weak before it self-destructs David Saperstein, both commissioners on the Mr. Speaker, Congress has a con- and undermines international trade. U.S. Commission on International Religious stitutional responsibility to maintain The U.S. dollar, with its reserve cur- Freedom, Roger Robinson and Adam Penner the value of the dollar by making only rency status, provides a much greater of the Casey Institute, Michael Horowitz, Pro- gold and legal silver tender and not to benefit to American citizens than that fessor Eric Reeves of Smith College, Chuck emit bills of credit, that is, paper which occurs in other countries that Colson and Mariam Bell of Prison Fellowship, money. This responsibility was per- follow a very similar monetary policy. radio personality Joe Madison of WOL-Am in formed relatively well in the 19th cen- It allows us to export our inflation by Washington, D.C., Steven Morrison of the tury despite the abuse of the dollar suf- buying cheap goods from overseas Center for Strategic and International Studies, fered during the Civil War and despite while our dollars are then lent back to Jerry Fowler of the U.S. Holocaust Museum, repeated efforts to form a Central us to finance our current account def- and Charles Jacobs of the American Anti-slav- Bank. icit. We further benefit from the con- ery group are just a few of the patriots for jus- This policy served to maintain rel- fidence bestowed on the dollar by our tice who have continued the efforts that led to atively stable prices, and the short- being the economic and military pow- a special envoy being named for Sudan. comings came only when the rules of erhouse of the world, thus postponing Today is a great day of hope for those who the gold standard were ignored or the day of reckoning. This permits our speak out for the voiceless and innocent of abused. extravagant living to last longer than Sudan who have suffered for too many years. In the 20th century, however, we saw would have otherwise occurred under a But, today is just the beginning of the efforts the systematic undermining of sound gold standard. that are hoped to bring a just peace to the in- money with the establishment of the Some may argue that a good deal sanity that has taken place in Sudan for the Federal Reserve System in 1913 and the like that should not be denied, but un- past two decades. outright rejection of gold with the col- fortunately the piper must eventually Today, President Bush described the war lapse of the Bretton Woods agreement be paid. Inevitably the distortions such taking place in Sudan as brutal and shameful. in 1971. We are now witnessing the ef- as our current account deficit and for- He said it deserves the attention and compas- fects of the accumulated problems of 30 eign debt will come to an end with sion of the world if it is to end. Senator Dan- years of fiat money, not only the dollar more suffering than anyone has antici- forth noted that the U.S. can encourage the but also all the world currencies, some- pated. peace, but can not make it happen on our thing the world has never before expe- The monetary inflation of the 1990s own. He will need much help in successfully rienced. produced welcomed profits of $145 bil- bringing the atrocities to an end. Exactly how it plays out is yet un- lion for the NASDAQ companies over It is my hope that through much prayer and known. Its severity will be determined the 5 years between 1996 and 2000. As- hard work, both sides in this conflict will re- by future monetary management, espe- toundingly, this entire amount was solve to bring an end to the suffering of so cially by the Federal Reserve. The lost in the past year. This does not many innocent people and end this war for likelihood of quickly resolving the even address the trillions of dollars of ever. I thank and applaud President Bush, deeply ingrained and worldwide imbal- paper losses in stock values from its Secretary Powell, Senator John Danforth and ances built up over 30 years is remote. peak in early 2000. Congress has ex- everyone involved in making this day happen. Yielding to the addiction of credit cre- pressed concern about the staggering I encourage the American people to stay vigi- ation, as has been the case with every stock market losses but fails to see the lant in seeing to it that peace comes to Sudan. market correction over the past 30 connection between the bubble econ- I pray for the people of Sudan that today will years, remains irresistible to the cen- omy and the monetary inflation gen- mark the beginning of peace in your country. tral bankers of the world. Central plan- erated by the Federal Reserve. f ners who occupy the seats of power in Instead, Congress chooses to blame the analysts for misleading investors. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a every central bank around the world The analysts may not be entirely previous order of the House, the gen- refuse to accept the fact that markets are more powerful and smarter than blameless, but their role in creating tleman from New Jersey (Mr. PALLONE) the bubble is minimal compared to the is recognized for 5 minutes. they are. The people of the United States, in- (Mr. PALLONE addressed the House. misleading information that the Fed- cluding the U.S. Congress, are far too His remarks will appear hereafter in eral Reserve has provided with artifi- complacent about the seriousness of the Extensions of Remarks.) cially low interest rates and a financial the current economic crisis. They re- market made flush with generous new f main oblivious to the significance of credit at every sign of correction over The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a the U.S. dollar’s fiat status. Discus- the past 10 years. previous order of the House, the gen- sions about the dollar are usually lim- By preventing the liquidation of bad tleman from South Dakota (Mr. ited to the question of whether the dol- debt and the elimination of THUNE) is recognized for 5 minutes. lar is now too strong or too weak. malinvestment and overcapacity, the (Mr. THUNE addressed the House. His When money is defined as a precise Federal Reserve’s actions have kept remarks will appear hereafter in the weight of a precious metal, this type of the financial bubble inflated. Of course, Extensions of Remarks.) discussion does not exist. The only it is an easy choice in the short run. f thing that matters under that cir- Who would deliberately allow the mar- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a cumstance is whether an honest gov- ket tendency to deflate back to sta- previous order of the House, the gen- ernment will maintain convertibility. bility? That would be politically unac- tleman from Oregon (Mr. DEFAZIO) is Exporters always want a weak dollar; ceptable. recognized for 5 minutes. importers, a strong one. But no one de- Talk of sound money and balanced (Mr. DEFAZIO addressed the House. mands a stable, sound dollar, as they budgets is just that. When the economy His remarks will appear hereafter in should. Manipulation of foreign trade sinks, the rhetoric for sound policy and the Extensions of Remarks.) through competitive currency devalu- a strong dollar may continue, but all

VerDate 31-AUG-2001 01:37 Sep 07, 2001 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00034 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A06SE7.030 pfrm01 PsN: H06PT1 September 6, 2001 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H5443 actions by the Congress and the Fed anchor that gold provided for thou- 1930s and one that Japan has experi- will be directed toward reinflation and sands of years. enced for more than a decade with no end in sight. a congressional spending policy obliv- b 1615 ious to all the promises regarding a The next recession, from which I am balanced budget and the preservation Let there be no doubt, we live in un- sure we are already suffering, will be of the Social Security and Medicare precedented times and we are just be- even more pervasive worldwide than Trust Funds. ginning to reap what has been sown the the one in the 1930s due to the artificial But if the Fed and its chairman, Alan past 30 years. Our government and the nature of modern globalism with world Greenspan, have been able to guide us Federal Reserve officials have grossly paper money and international agen- out of every potential crisis all the way underestimated the danger. cies deeply involved in the economy of back to the stock market crash of 1987, Current concerns are expressed by every nation. We have witnessed the why should we not expect the same to worries about meeting the criteria for current and recent bailouts of Mexico, happen once again? Mainly because a government-declared recession and Argentina, Brazil, Turkey, and coun- there is a limit to how long the mone- whether a weaker dollar would help. tries in the Far East. While resisting tary charade can be perpetuated. Now The first is merely academic, because the market’s tendency for correction, it looks like the international finan- if you are one of the many thousands faith in government deficits and belief cial system built on paper money is who have been laid off, you are already in paper money inflation will surely coming to an end. in a recession. prolong the coming worldwide crisis. Modern day globalism since gold’s The second does not make a lot of Alan Greenspan made a concerted ef- demise 30 years ago has been based on sense unless one asks, compared to fort to stave off the 1991–1992 recession a purely fiat U.S. dollar with all other what? The dollar has been on a steady with numerous reductions in the Fed currencies tied to the dollar. Inter- course of devaluation for 30 years funds rate, to no avail. The recession national redistribution and manage- against most major currencies and hit, and most people believe it led to ment of wealth through the IMF, the against gold. Its purchasing power in George Bush’s defeat in the 1992 elec- World Bank, and the WTO have pro- general has been steadily eroded. tion. It was not that Greenspan did not moted this new version of globalism. The fact that the dollar has been try. In many ways, the Bush people’s This type of globalism depends on strong against Third World currencies criticism of Greenspan’s effort is not trusting central bankers to maintain and against most major currencies for justified. Greenspan, the politician, currency values and the international the past decade does not cancel out the would have liked to please the elder institutions to manage trade equitably, fact that the Federal Reserve has sys- Bush, but was unable to control events while bailing out weak economies with tematically eroded the dollar’s value as he had wished. This time around, however, he has dollar inflation. This, of course, has by steadily expanding the money sup- been much more aggressive, with half- only been possible because the dollar’s ply. Recent reports of a weakening dol- point cuts, along with seven cuts in strength is perceived to be greater than lar on international exchange markets just the last 8 months, for a total of 3 it really is. have investment implications, but do Modern day globalists would like us not reflect a new policy designed to points cut in the Fed funds rate. But, to believe they invented globalism. Yet weaken the dollar. This is merely the guess what? So far, it has not helped; stocks continue to slide and the econ- all they are offering is an unprece- market adjusting to 30 years of system- omy is still in the doldrums. It is now dented plan for global power to be atic monetary inflation. safe to say that Greenspan is pushing placed in the hands of a few powerful Regardless of whether the experts de- mand a weak dollar or a strong dollar, on a string. special interests. In the year 2000, bank loans and com- Globalism has existed ever since each inevitably demands lower interest mercial paper were growing at an international trade started thousands rates, hoping to spur the economy and annualized rate of 23 percent. In less of years ago. Whether it was during the save the stock market from crashing. than a year, in spite of this massive in- Byzantine Empire or the more recent But one must remember that the only flux of new credit, these loans have British Empire, it worked rather well way the Federal Reserve can lower in- crashed to a rate of minus 5 percent. terest rates is to inflate the currency when the goal was honest trade and the Where is the money going? Some of it currency was gold. Today, however, by increasing the money supply and by probably has helped to prop up the world government is the goal. Its tools further debasing the currency. staggering stock market, but that can- are fiat money and the international In the long term, the dollar is always not last forever. Plenty went into con- agencies that believe they can plan weakened even if the economy is occa- sumption and to finance extravagant globally, just as many others over the sionally stimulated on a short-run living. The special nature of the dollar centuries believed they could plan do- basis. Economic growth can hide the ill as the reserve currency of the world mestically, ignoring the fact that all effects of monetary inflation by hold- has permitted the bubble to last efforts at socialism have failed. ing some prices in check, but it cannot longer. That would be especially bene- The day of reckoning for all this mis- prevent the overcapacity, the ficial to American consumers. But in chief is now at hand. The dollar is malinvestment which causes the eco- the meantime, understandably, market weakening in spite of all the argu- nomic downturn. and political forces have steadily erod- ments for its continued strength. Eco- Of course, the central bankers cling ed our industrial base, while our serv- nomic law is overruling political to the belief that they somehow can ice sector has thrived. edicts. Just how long will the U.S. dol- prevent the ugly corrections known as Consumers enjoyed having even more lar and the U.S. taxpayers be able to ‘‘recessions.’’ Economic growth, when funds to spend as the dollars left manu- bail out every failed third-world econ- artificially stimulated by money facturing. In a little over a year, 1 mil- omy and pay the bills for policing the growth and low interest rates, gen- lion industrial jobs were lost, while world? U.S. troops are now in 140 na- erates the speculation we have seen in saving rates sank to zero and capital tions around the world. The answer is the stock, bond and real estate mar- investments plummeted. Foreigners certainly not forever and probably not kets, along with the accumulation of continue to grab our dollars, permit- much longer, since the world econo- excessive debt. Once the need for recti- ting us to raise our standard of living, mies are readjusting to the disloca- fying the overcapacity is recognized by but unfortunately, it is built on endless tions of the past 30 years of mis- the market, these imbalances are des- printing of fiat money and self-limiting management and misallocation of cap- tined to be wiped out. personal debt. ital characteristic of fiat money. Prolonging the correction phase with The Federal Reserve credit created Fiat money has been around for a the Fed’s effort to reinflate by dili- during the last 8 months has not stimu- long time off and on throughout his- gently working for a soft landing, or lated economic growth in the tech- tory, but never has the world been so even to prevent a recession, only nology or the industrial sector, but a enthralled with the world economy postpones the day the economy can re- lot of it ended up in the expanding real being artificially structured with paper turn to sustained growth. This is a estate bubble, churned by the $3.2 tril- money and with a total rejection of the problem the United States had in the lion of debt maintained by the GSEs,

VerDate 31-AUG-2001 00:16 Sep 07, 2001 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00035 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K06SE7.071 pfrm01 PsN: H06PT1 H5444 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE September 6, 2001 the Government Sponsored Enter- and real estate bubbles affect economic rate, and is destined to get worse. Our prises. The GSEs, made up of Fannie activity and consumer spending. It dollar problem, which affects our fi- Mae, Freddie Mac and the Federal should be no mystery, but it would be nancial and budgetary decisions, origi- Home Loan Bank, have managed to too much to expect the Fed to look to nated at the Fed with our country’s ac- keep the housing market afloat, in con- itself and its monetary policy for an ceptance of paper money 30 years ago. trast to the more logical slowdown in explanation and assume responsibility Federal Reserve officials and other hotel and office construction. This for engineering the entire financial government leaders purposely contin- spending through the GSEs has also mess we are in. ued to mislead the people by spouting served as a vehicle for consumption A major problem still remains. Ulti- the nonsense that there is no evidence spending. This should be no surprise, mately, the market determines all val- of inflation as measured by govern- considering the special status that the ues, including all currencies. With the ment rigged price indices. GSEs enjoy, since their implied line of current direction of the dollar, cer- Even though significant price in- credit to the U.S. Treasury keeps their tainly downward, the day of reckoning creases need not exist for monetary in- interest rates artificially low. is fast approaching. A weak dollar will flation to place a hardship on the econ- The Clinton administration encour- prompt dumping of GSE securities be- omy, stock prices, housing prices, costs aged growth in housing loans that were fore Treasuries, despite the Treasury’s of medical care and education and the financed through this system. In addi- and the Fed’s attempt to equate them cost of government have all been rising tion, the Federal Reserve treats GSE with government securities. This will at very rapid rates. But the true infla- securities with special consideration. threaten the whole GSE system of fi- tion, measured by the money supply, is Ever since the fall of 1999, the Fed has nance, because the challenge to the rising at a rate greater than 20 percent monetized GSE securities just as if dollar and the GSEs will hit just when as measured by MZM. This fact is ig- they were U.S. Treasury bills. This the housing market turns down and de- nored. message has not been lost by foreign faults rise. The deception regarding price in- central banks, which took their cue Also a major accident can occur in creases is supported to reassure us, and from the Fed and now hold over $130 the derivatives market, where Fannie may do so for a while. The Fed never billion worth of United States GSE se- Mae and Freddie Mac are deeply in- admits it, and the Congress disregards curities. volved in hedging their interest rate it out of ignorance, but the serious The Fed holds only $20 billion worth, bets. Rising interest rates that are in- harm done by artificially low interest but the implication is clear: Not only herent with a weak currency will wors- rates leading to malinvestment, over- will the Treasury loan to the GSEs, if en the crisis. capacity, excessive debt and specula- necessary, since the line of credit is al- The weakening dollar will usher in tion are the distortions that always ready in place, but if necessary, Con- an age of challenge to the whole world- guarantee the next recession. gress will surely accommodate with ap- wide financial system. The dollar has Serious problems lie ahead. If the propriations as well, just as they did been the linchpin of economic activity, Fed continues with the same monetary during the savings and loan crisis of and a severe downturn in its value will policy of perpetual inflation and the the 1970s. not go unnoticed and will compound Congress responds with more spending But the Fed has indicated to the the already weakening economies of and regulations, real solutions will be world that the GSEs are equivalent to the world. indefinitely delayed. The current prob- U.S. Treasury bills, and foreign central More monetary inflation, even if it is lems hopefully will cause us as a na- bankers have enthusiastically accom- a concerted worldwide effort, cannot tion and, in particular, Congress to re- modated, sometimes by purchasing solve the approaching crisis. The com- assess the policies that have allowed more than $10 billion worth of these se- ing crisis will result from fiat money the imbalances to develop over these curities in 1 week alone. They are and the monetary inflation. More of last 30 years. merely recycling the dollars we so gen- the same cannot be the solution. Pseu- Some day, stable money, based on erously print and spend overseas. do free trade, managed poorly and driv- the gold standard, must be reconsid- After the NASDAQ collapsed last en by fiat money, is no substitute for ered. Stable money is a constitutional year, the flow of funds into real estate true free trade in a world with a stable responsibility of Congress. accelerated. The GSEs accommodated commodity currency, such as gold. by borrowing without restraint to sub- Managed trade and fiat money his- b 1630 sidize new mortgages, record sales and torically have led to trade wars, which refinancing. It is no wonder the price of the international planners pretend to The Federal Reserve Board’s goal of houses are rising to record levels. abhor. Yet the trade war is already stable prices, economic growth and in- Refinancing especially helped con- gearing up, and the WTO, purported to terest rates, through centralized eco- sumers to continue spending, even in a exist to lower tariffs, is actually the nomic planning, by manipulating slowing economy. It is not surprising agency that grants permission for tar- money and credit, is a concoction of for high credit card debt to be fre- iffs to be applied when complaints of the 20th century Keynesian economics. quently rolled into second mortgages, dumping are levied. These efforts are not authorized by the since interest on mortgage debt has the We are in the midst of a banana, tex- Constitution and are economically det- additional advantage of being tax de- tile, steel, lumber and tax war, all rimental. ductible. managed by the WTO. When cheap im- Economic adjustments would not be When financial conditions warrant, ports hit our market, it is a good deal so bad, as many mild recessions have leaving financial instruments such as for our consumer, but our manufactur- proven, except that wealth is inex- paper assets and looking for hard as- ers are the first to demand permission orably and unfairly transferred from sets such as houses is commonplace to place protective tariffs on imports. the middle class and the poor to the and is not a new phenomenon. Instead If this is already occurring in an econ- rich. Job losses and the rising cost of of the newly inflated money being di- omy that has been doing quite well, living hurt some more than others. If rected toward the stock market, it now one can imagine how strong the protec- our course does not change, the entire finds its way into the rapidly expand- tionist sentiments will be in a world- middle class prosperity can be endan- ing real estate bubble. This, too, will wide slowdown. gered, as has happened all too often in burst, as all bubbles do. The Fed, the Congress is starting to realize that other societies that pursued a false be- Congress or even foreign investors can- the budget forecast based on an overly lief that paper money could be satisfac- not prevent the collapse of this bubble, optimistic growth rate of 3 percent is torily managed. any more than the Japanese banks way off target, and even the pseudo Even the serious economic problems were able to keep the Japanese miracle surpluses are soon to be eliminated. generated by a flawed monetary sys- of the 1980s going forever. Remember, the national debt never tem could be tolerated, except for the Concerned Federal Reserve econo- went down with the so-called surpluses. inevitable loss of personal liberty that mists are struggling to understand how The national debt is currently rising at accompanies government’s effort to the wealth effect of the stock market more than $120 billion on an annualized centrally plan the economy through a

VerDate 31-AUG-2001 00:16 Sep 07, 2001 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00036 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K06SE7.076 pfrm01 PsN: H06PT1 September 6, 2001 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H5445 paper monetary system and ever-grow- no one wants: more poverty and polit- America; three, provide funding to pre- ing welfare state. Likewise, an impe- ical turmoil. pare, educate, and train our current rialistic foreign policy can only be sup- There are no other options if we hope and future workforce for high-tech- ported by inflation and high taxation. to remain a free and prosperous Na- based employment; and finally, estab- This policy compounds the threat to tion. Economic and monetary meddling lish an Office of Rural Technology liberty because, all too often, our lead- undermines its principles of a free soci- within the Department of Agriculture ers get us involved in overseas military ety. A free society and sound money to coordinate rural technology pro- adventurism in which we should have maximize production and minimize grams and act as a clearinghouse for no part. Today, that danger is greater poverty. The responsibility of Congress government and private, high-tech than ever as we send our dollars and is clear: avoid the meddling so in- grant information. our troops hither and yon to areas of grained in our system and assume the Broadband access should not be an the world most Americans have no responsibility all but forgotten, to intangible idea lying beyond the reach knowledge or interest in. But the driv- maintain a free society, while making of our rural citizens. We must continue ing force behind our foreign policy the dollar, once again, as good as gold. to take steps to expand access to these comes from our oil corporations, inter- Now, I want to close with a quote information resources and include national banking interests, and the from James Madison from The Fed- those Americans who are currently military industrial complex which eralist Papers, because the founders of being left behind in the effort to elimi- have high-stake interests in the places this country faced the dilemma of run- nate the digital divide. our troops and foreign aid are sent. away inflation with the continental Mr. Speaker, I urge my colleagues to If, heaven forbid, the economy sinks currency and that is where our slogan join me in the support of this legisla- as low and for as long as many free comes from: ‘‘It is not worth a conti- tion. market economists believe, what pol- nental.’’ This was a major reason why f icy changes must we consider? Cer- we had the constitutional convention MARKING AN IMPORTANT MILE- tainly, the number one change ought because they knew and understood the STONE FOR PARKINSON’S DIS- to be to reject the ideas that created evils and the disastrous effects of what EASE RESEARCH, THE MORRIS K. the crisis, but rejecting old ways that paper money could do to a society. UDALL RESEARCH ACT Congress and the people are addicted to These are the words of James Madison. The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. is not easy. Many people believe that He says, ‘‘The extension of the prohibi- SIMPSON). Under a previous order of the government programs are free. The tion to bills of credit must give pleas- House, the gentlewoman from New clamor for low interest rates and, ure to every citizen in proportion to York (Mrs. MALONEY) is recognized for therefore, more monetary inflation, by his love of justice and his knowledge of 5 minutes. virtually all public officials and promi- the true springs of public prosperity. Mrs. MALONEY of New York. Mr. nent business and banking leaders is The loss which America has sustained Speaker, I am proud to come to the endless. And, the expectation for gov- since the peace, from the pestilent ef- floor this evening to mark the fourth ernment to do something for every eco- fects of paper money on the necessary anniversary of the passage of the Mor- nomic malady, even if ill-advised gov- confidence between man and man, on ris K. Udall Parkinson’s Research Act, ernment policy had created the prob- the necessary confidence in the public an anniversary that occurred this lem in the first place, drives this seduc- councils, on the industries and morals week. tive system of centralized planning of the people, and on the character of In 1999, along with my friends and that ultimately undermines prosperity. republican government, constitutes an colleagues, the gentleman from Michi- A realization that we cannot continue enormous debt against the States gan (Mr. UPTON); the gentleman from our old ways may well be upon us, and chargeable with this ill-advised meas- Illinois (Mr. EVANS); the gentleman the inflating, taxing, regulating, and ure.’’ from New Mexico (Mr. SKEEN); the gen- the centralized planning programs of f tleman from Colorado (Mr. MARK the last 30 years must come to an end. UDALL); the gentleman from New Mex- Only reigning in the welfare-warfare BRINGING BROADBAND TO RURAL AMERICA ico (Mr. TOM UDALL); and the gen- state will suffice. This eliminates the tleman from California (Mr. WAXMAN), need for the Fed to monetize the debt (Mr. BOSWELL asked and was given I formed the Congressional Working that politicians depend on to please permission to address the House for 1 Group on Parkinson’s Disease. The their constituents and secure their re- minute and to revise and extend his re- working group strives to ensure that election. We must reject our obsession marks.) the Nation’s decisionmakers remain with policing the world by our endless Mr. BOSWELL. Mr. Speaker, a recent ever aware of the needs of the more foreign commitments and entangle- Department of Commerce report states than one million Americans struggling ments. This would reduce the need for that only 38.9 percent of rural house- with the devastating disease of Parkin- greater expenditures, while enhancing holds have Internet access. son’s. our national security. It would also re- In this unprecedented age of informa- Four years ago this Monday, Senator move pressure on the Federal Reserve tion and global interaction, broadband WELLSTONE was successful in adding to continue a flawed monetary policy access and the Internet are critical ele- the Morris K. Udall Parkinson’s Re- of monetizing endless government debt. ments. Americans are increasingly search Act as an amendment to the But we must also reject the notion using online services to conduct such Senate Labor-HHS Appropriations bill. that one man, Alan Greenspan, or any everyday activities as bank account Not surprisingly, the amendment was other chairman of the Federal Reserve, transactions, personal correspondence, approved by a vote of 95 to 3. can know what the proper money sup- shopping, and research. As our Nation Named for Arizona Representative ply and the proper interest rates ought continues to evolve, access to the op- Mo Udall to honor his legacy, the Mor- to be. Only the market can determine portunities of the Internet will have an ris K. Udall Parkinson’s Research Act that. This must happen if we ever ex- important supporting role in the eco- was originally introduced on April 9 of pect to avoid continuous and deeper re- nomic, educational, and social suc- 1997. The gentleman from Michigan cessions and to get the economy grow- cesses of our citizens. (Mr. UPTON) and the gentleman from ing in a healthy and sustainable fash- Today, along with the gentleman California (Mr. WAXMAN) were the bill’s ion. It also must happen if we want to from Nebraska (Mr. OSBORNE), I am in- lead sponsors in the House, and Sen- preserve free market capitalism and troducing the Rural American Tech- ator MCCAIN and Senator WELLSTONE personal liberty. nology Enhancement Act, or RATE, of were the sponsors in the Senate. In the The longer the delay in establishing 2001. The legislation will: one, provide 105th Congress, this bill had over 255 a free market and commodity cur- incentives to expand broadband/high- cosponsors, and I was proud to be an rency, even with interrupted blips of speed telecommunications access to original cosponsor. growth, the more unstable the econ- rural America; two, provide incentives The Udall Act expanded basic and omy and the more difficult the task be- and tax credits for expanding and relo- clinical research in Parkinson’s dis- comes. Instead, it will result in what cating high-tech businesses to rural ease. It established Udall Centers of

VerDate 31-AUG-2001 01:37 Sep 07, 2001 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00037 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K06SE7.078 pfrm01 PsN: H06PT1 H5446 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE September 6, 2001 Excellence around the country and set my colleagues are struggling with Par- types of fields of endeavor. But when up the Morris K. Udall Awards in Par- kinson’s or have family members who the need came and when folks in our kinson’s Research to provide grants to are living with this terrible disease. My communities told us that the edu- scientists who are working to cure Par- own father has been afflicted by Par- cation systems were broken, that there kinson’s. One of the 11 Udall Centers is kinson’s, and I have seen the impact of were so many children who were not located in the City of New York. The this disease firsthand and have spoken insured with health insurance, then we New York group is doing innovative re- to the experts. Professionals at NIH took up the gauntlet, and we began to search, including identifying new have said that this disease is curable build a base to run for office. genes, that when either expressed or within as little as 5 years, and I hope We encourage not only the women suppressed, contribute to the degenera- that our government will be part of who are here who see this floor, who tion of key nerve cells. They are also making this research happen. see this House, the House that receives investigating gender and ethnic dif- Mr. Speaker, an important part of people from around the globe. Earlier ferences in people with Parkinson’s curing Parkinson’s disease depends on today we welcomed the President of Disease. stem cell research and allowing that Mexico, Mr. Vicente Fox. We are wel- Notably too, Columbia University’s research to go forward. coming them today. We welcome all Dean of Medicine is the former director f who come to seek out what we do in of NIH’s National Institute of Neuro- the House, the people’s House, a House logical Disorders and Stroke, Dr. Ger- WELCOMING OUTSTANDING where we pass laws to make the qual- ald Fischbach. The work at this Udall WOMEN FROM AROUND THE ity of life better for all people. Center, as well as centers across the GLOBE It has been my pleasure to host them country, is leading to a better under- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a today with the members of the Con- standing of the brain and how this dis- previous order of the House, the gentle- gressional Conference of Women’s ease affects it. The ground-breaking re- woman from California (Ms. Issues, and with women and men search at the Udall Centers, as well as MILLENDER-MCDONALD) is recognized Congresspersons who came to welcome our Nation’s public and private sector for 5 minutes. them to the House. research efforts, will lead to better Ms. MILLENDER-MCDONALD. Mr. Mr. Speaker, I welcome them to this treatments and hopefully, a cure for Speaker, I rise today to welcome 24 House. Parkinson’s. outstanding women who represent f In this Congress, I will proudly join eight countries on the continent of Af- the gentleman from Colorado (Mr. rica who have come at the request of UNITED STATES DECISION TO MARK UDALL) and the gentleman from the League of Women Voters, who have PULL OUT OF THE UNITED NA- New Mexico (Mr. TOM UDALL) and come to look at what we, the women of TIONS WORLD CONFERENCE members of the Congressional Working the House, do in order to empower our- AGAINST RACISM Group in introducing a reauthorization selves and empower the women The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. of the Morris K. Udall Parkinson’s Re- throughout this country. SIMPSON). Under a previous order of the search Act. I urge all of my colleagues House, the gentlewoman from Cali- b 1645 to join us in this effort. fornia (Ms. LEE) is recognized for 5 In the spirit of Mo Udall’s tenacity I am so pleased to welcome my minutes. and strength of purpose, we cannot friends from Ethiopia, Ghana, Nigeria, Ms. LEE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to stop now. We must wholeheartedly sup- Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia, and express my strong opposition and dis- port Parkinson’s research until we find Zimbabwe. These women represent appointment with the Bush adminis- a cure. non-governmental organizations, but tration’s decision to end the United As the President has said, we must are interested in the political process States participation in the World Con- continue on a path to doubling the NIH and how they can better serve the peo- ference Against Racism and not to budget by 2003. In last year’s appropria- ple of their respective countries upon even send initially Secretary of State tions, over $71 million of the NIH budg- their return. Colin Powell to represent our interests. et was designated for Parkinson’s dis- As we all recognize, the League of Once again, the United States is on ease research, but this is only year 1 Women Voters encourages the in- the wrong side of history. I traveled to funding of the NIH’s 5-year plan for formed and active participation of citi- South Africa to participate in the Parkinson’s disease research. zens in government, works to increase Leading scientists describe Parkin- World Conference Against Racism as a understanding of major public policy son’s as the most curable neurological congressional adviser, along with sev- disorder. That is why I urge my col- issues, and influences public policy eral of my colleagues with the Congres- leagues to support the second year through education and advocacy. sional Black Caucus. funding of the 5-year NIH plan. Recent They have come in that role as advo- Prior to attending the conference, I advances in Parkinson’s disease re- cates to take back with them how we, joined my colleagues in urging the search have given us hope that a cure the 62 women who make up the House Bush administration to send a high- is very near. The science regarding of Representatives, function: the types level delegation led by Secretary of Parkinson’s has advanced to a stage of policies that we pass out of this State Colin Powell. where greater management and coordi- House. As we all know, the decision of the nation of the federally funded research I happen to serve as the co-chair of United States to not participate in the effort will accelerate the base of sci- the Congressional Caucus on Women’s conference was based on language in entific progress dramatically. I ask all Issues, and I simply told them that to the draft document that would have of my colleagues to support the NIH re- empower themselves is to become part resurrected the controversial debate of search agenda by fully funding the $143 of the democratic process, and that is Zionism equals racism. Why then, on million increase for fiscal year 2002 in to vote, to encourage all of the folks such an important issue, was the Sec- the Labor-HHS appropriations bill. within their countries to vote, to be retary of State prevented from making Secondly, we must continue to fund participatory in the election process, every effort, and I mean every effort, the U.S. Army’s Neurotoxin Exposure and then to seek the needs of women to get rid of this destructive language? Treatment Research Program. The re- and families so that they can address He should have been there doing that. search not only strives to improve the those through an advocacy program to I am totally convinced that the treatment of neurological diseases, but follow the needs of those respective United States should have been rep- also aims to identify the causes of dis- constituents, and certainly it will help resented by Secretary Powell because eases and prevent them. I am heart- them to build the base that is nec- he is well respected, very bright, and ened by the scientific progress being essary to run for office. probably would have been able to help made. We are very close to a cure for Those of us who are women here in the conference move forward by insist- this disease. the House have not sought to get these ing that it stay focused on its purpose, As my colleagues may know, this is a seats initially. We were teachers and the elimination of racism, rather than personal issue for many of us. Some of nurses and social workers and other the Middle East crisis, which warrants

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Support for the adoption of policies my statement that was delivered while It is an outrageous insult to millions that recognize and address the intersection we were there in Durbin, South Africa, of Americans that our first African of race and sexual orientation. at the United Nations Conference on American Secretary of State, Colin Mr. Speaker, the United States Gov- Racism, Xenophobia, and Other Intol- Powell, was not allowed to join in this ernment sanctioned slavery for hun- erance, because I think it states the important discussion. Many Americans dreds of years, completely devastating point. are equally and rightfully outraged by the lives of generations and genera- ‘‘It is a distinct honor to participate the Bush administration’s decision. tions of Africans in America. It is long with representatives from around the We know, I know, this House knows, past time that this government for- world who are joined in one common that this country has a long history mally deal with its participation in the concern, and that is the elimination of embedded in racism. Full participation institution of slavery and to begin the the scourge of racism. No nobler intent in the conference would have sent a healing process for millions of Ameri- can there be to express our support for message that the United States was cans who are descendents of slaves. eradicating this menace that has per- joining the world in efforts to discuss The United States should be leading meated our halls of justice, our halls strategies to eliminate racism, xeno- the charge to address the lasting im- and places of power, our board rooms, phobia, sexism, hate crimes, religious pact of the transatlantic slave trade, our schoolrooms, and our main streets. I use as a frame of reference my own intolerance, and other forms of intoler- what to do about it, and specifically to place of birth, the United States of ance. No other country has this tragic discuss reparations. We cannot forget America, which has failed to send a history as we do. Who else should be that America’s racism is rooted in the high-level delegation. So I have to say, leading the world community in ad- institution of slavery. That must be shame, shame on America. You have dressing this? We should. dealt with in order to move forward as demonstrated your reluctance to sit at However, the manner in which the a healed and healthy country. the table of nations to discuss past United States has addressed the World As an African American woman and a policies that have contaminated our re- Conference Against Racism is really a Member of Congress, it is embarrassing lations between the majority and the disgrace. It is a slap in the face to mil- that this miscalculated and callous de- minority in our own country. So deep lions of Americans who have been af- cision to abandon the conference will are the wounds that healing appears to fected by past United States policies once again leave the United States out be unattainable and the political will rooted in racist ideology and are deal- of serious international dialogue. ing with the consequences each and evasive. Racism is a fundamental question of The legacy of slavery not only has every day in their daily lives. human rights, and in the House Com- The United States is sending a mes- broken the spirit of many African mittee on International Relations and Americans in the Diaspora, but also sage that it is indifferent to the issues here on the floor we regularly question of circumstances facing Native Ameri- left generations to come without the human rights practices in other coun- hope to look ahead with clarity. We cans, Latino and Hispanic Americans, tries. It is equally important that we Asian Pacific Americans, as well as Af- seek a future without the pain of suf- apply the same scrutiny to our own so- fering from the indignities and intoler- rican Americans. I firmly believe that ciety and examine the easily recogniz- this is a grave mistake and a missed ances spawned by the involuntary sei- able vestiges of slavery manifested in zure of a people from the very con- opportunity of the greatest magnitude. the current racial and economic di- The World Conference Against Rac- tinent on which we stand today. vides that we experience today. The Congressional Black Caucus ism provided an important and credible The World Conference Against Rac- platform to address racism in all its stands with the participating nations ism provided our government with a asking for a healing that will repair forms. This platform is also critical to credible platform to do this. Yet once the discussion of the 10 priority action the broken and make them whole. But again, as with the previous two con- first our country must recognize its points of consensus presented by the ferences, we are absent. Africans and African descendents at past mistakes and own up to them. I want to urge my colleagues to sup- It is disingenuous for critics to harp the conference, and should have been port legislation offered by the gen- on the theme that the past is the past, embraced by the conference and by the tleman from Michigan (Mr. CONYERS), which they had nothing to do with, and United States Government. H.R. 40, which would commission a Mr. Speaker, I include for the now we must fast-forward to the fu- study to examine the effects of slavery ture. It loses sight of the psychological RECORD this statement on the Ten Pri- and to begin a substantive discussion and sociological damage remaining ority Action Points. which I believe will move us forward The document referred to is as fol- from the harsh and unjust treatment of toward healing our Nation. This legis- lows: the past. This refrain, ‘‘the past is the lation must move forward. past,’’ cannot be washed away with TEN PRIORITY ACTION POINTS OF CONSENSUS Again, let me reiterate my deep dis- only an apology, but could with a se- AFRICAN AND AFRICAN DESCENDANTS CAUCUS appointment at the decision of the ad- ries of meaningful discussions held in 1. The Slave Trade, Slavery and colo- ministration to pull out of this con- nialism are crimes against humanity. the United States that acknowledge 2. Reparations for Africans and African De- ference. The next time this oppor- the past and develop plans for the fu- scendants. tunity presents itself, the United ture to eradicate racism. 3. Recognition of the economic basis of rac- States not only needs to attend this I therefore call on the United States ism. conference, but to host it. to host its own conference on racism in 4. Adoption of corrective national (domes- f the near future and to support the leg- tic) public policies with emphasis on envi- islation of the gentleman from Michi- ronmental racism and health care. U.N. CONFERENCE AGAINST gan (Mr. CONYERS), H.R. 40, which will 5. Adoption of culture-specific development RACISM policies. ask for a discussion, a study on racism. 6. The adoption of mechanisms to combat The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a Reparations can consist of a variety the interconnection of race and poverty, and previous order of the House, the gentle- of approaches that indeed further the the role that globalization (caused by gov- woman from California (Ms. WATSON) is advancement of those oppressed and ernments and the private sector) has in this recognized for 5 minutes. provide benefits for their offspring. We interconnection. Ms. WATSON of California. Mr. need to look at better educational op- 7. Adoption of mechanisms to combat rac- Speaker, I attended the conference in portunities for our young people from ism in the criminal punishment (penal) sys- tem. Durbin on racism with the gentle- kindergarten to college; health insur- 8. Reform of the legal system including na- woman from California (Ms. LEE). The ance coverage, maybe; the unjust jus- tional constitutional reforms and develop- Congressional Black Caucus had seven tice system; racial profiling; affordable

VerDate 31-AUG-2001 00:16 Sep 07, 2001 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00039 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K06SE7.081 pfrm01 PsN: H06PT1 H5448 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE September 6, 2001 housing; environmental racism; job op- Shortly after he was diagnosed, there his father’s illness; and of course, we portunities; creation of entrepreneur- was a scandal involving a woman by all remember his father’s great accom- ships. There are many, many ways in the name of Paula Parkinson, a blond plishments. Mo Udall was one of this which 40 acres and a mule can trans- lobbyist who kissed and told about her body’s greatest Members in the 20th late into productive activities without affairs with several Congressmen. He century, a man of great humor, great the need for budget-busting expendi- used to tell a joke that there were two concern for those in this society who tures. kinds of Parkinson’s disease, the kind are less fortunate, and a man of great Let us start the debate here, and discovered by an English doctor during achievement in this body. Mo Udall’s then go to our respective homes and the 1800s and the kind you get when last years were marred by Parkinson’s continue these dialogues until the cul- you go to Florida with a blond lob- disease, but he dealt with it coura- ture of racism and intolerance is elimi- byist. There were no similarities be- geously. nated from the face of the Earth, and tween the two afflictions, he said, ex- We are all fortunate that his son, our especially, from the soil that we tilled cept they both cause you to lose sleep colleague from Colorado, and his neph- and sowed. and they both give you the shakes. ew, the gentleman from Arizona, are f In all seriousness, though, I think Mo carrying on his good work in this body. PROGRESS ON CURING would be humbled and honored by the We appreciate what the gentleman PARKINSON’S DISEASE fact that this important act and the from Colorado is doing today and ap- centers of excellence it creates are preciate especially his sharing the The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under named after him. He dedicated his life story of his father with us and remind- the Speaker’s announced policy of Jan- to making a difference in the lives of ing us of the importance of carrying on uary 3, 2001, the gentleman from Colo- people, and by having his name associ- this work, which we do in his name. rado (Mr. UDALL) is recognized for 60 ated with this act, he continues to Mr. UDALL of Colorado. I thank the minutes as the designee of the minor- have an impact on the world even after gentleman for expressing those senti- ity leader. his death. ments, and I know everyone in my fam- Mr. UDALL of Colorado. Mr. Speak- The act authorizes $100 million at the ily appreciates the affection and re- er, I come to the floor today to com- National Institutes of Health for Par- spect that the gentleman has acknowl- memorate the anniversary of the Mor- kinson’s research. It also establishes 10 edged that exists for my father. ris K. Udall Parkinson’s Disease Re- centers for research throughout the I would add to the comments that search Act. This act, which was passed Nation and creates a national Parkin- the gentleman made that I think Par- 4 years ago this month, has strength- son’s information clearinghouse for kinson’s disease should truly be char- ened our national research effort to de- support of research and education. acterized as the most common uncom- velop more effective treatments and Mr. Speaker, the Udall Act has mon disease. And by that I mean, the hopefully a cure for Parkinson’s dis- helped us make tremendous progress in researchers tell us only about a million ease. the fight against Parkinson’s and in Americans have the disease. But I Before I say what I have to say, I understanding other neurodegenerative guarantee that if we were to walk out want to salute the millions of people diseases. That is why we need to act on the streets outside the Capitol here who are in the daily battle against this soon and reauthorize the act. We need and we were to talk to four or five peo- disease. to give researchers the necessary fund- ple, by the time we would get to the b 1700 ing and support to combat this debili- fifth person, they will know somebody I also want to thank Joan Samuelson tating and ruthless disease. in their immediate family or a friend and the Parkinson’s Action Network We will be introducing legislation in who has Parkinson’s disease and who is for their hard work on behalf of all of the next month to reauthorize the act, battling it valiantly. us. and I fervently hope that my col- They would also, I think, be excited Additionally, I want to take this op- leagues will work with us to make the to know that we are so close to not portunity to thank all of my colleagues dream of finding a cure for Parkinson’s only finding ways to combat the dis- on the Congressional Parkinson’s come true. ease but to actually identify a cure, Working Group. To name a few, the Mr. Speaker, at this time I would and that is why it is so important to gentlewoman from New York (Mrs. like to yield to my colleague and good reauthorize this act and continue the MALONEY), the gentleman from Michi- friend, the gentleman from the great momentum that has been generated gan (Mr. UPTON), the gentleman from State of North Carolina (Mr. PRICE). over the past 10 years. Illinois (Mr. EVANS), and the gen- Mr. PRICE of North Carolina. Mr. Mr. PRICE of North Carolina. That is tleman from New Mexico (Mr. SKEEN); Speaker, I thank the gentleman for absolutely true. The number of fami- they have been on the front lines in yielding to me and want to commend lies affected by this disease directly fighting for research dollars and hold- him for calling this Special Order and indirectly is, of course, in the mil- ing various projects accountable for today and giving Members an oppor- lions, and that includes my own fam- the wise use of these funds. tunity to join in honoring the late ily. My late father had a brother who Parkinson’s is a devastating disease Morris Udall and in observing the was afflicted with Parkinson’s. He had that affects more than 1 million Ameri- fourth anniversary of the Morris K. an uncle who was afflicted with Par- cans and their families. Fifty thousand Udall Parkinson’s Research Act. kinson’s. people are newly diagnosed with Par- Mr. Speaker, Parkinson’s disease and My dad, incidentally, was a great fan kinson’s each year, and of those with related disorders afflict approximately of the gentleman’s father. I remember Parkinson’s today, roughly 40 percent 1 million Americans. Sixty thousand when I was the Democratic Party are under the age of 60. Most of us more are diagnosed each year with Par- chairman in North Carolina, we were know someone with Parkinson’s, or we kinson’s disease. Approximately 40 per- fortunate enough to line up Mo Udall know someone whose life has been cent of those afflicted are under the as the speaker at our annual party ban- touched by Parkinson’s. For some of age of 60. This is a devastating disease, quet. It was over in the western part of us, this issue hits close to home. and its incidence probably actually is the State, so my dad, who resided in Many people knew my dad, Mo Udall, underreported. Because it is not con- east Tennessee, was able to come over and his story. He enjoyed great health tagious and it does not have to be re- for this function. He could not stop until 1976, when he broke both his arms ported, we probably underestimate the laughing. He said Mo Udall was the in a fall off a ladder, caught viral pneu- extent of this devastating disorder. It funniest man he had ever heard or seen monia, his appendix burst, he got peri- is estimated that Parkinson’s disease anywhere, almost enough to make a tonitis, and he contracted Parkinson’s costs society $25 billion or more annu- Democrat out of him! Disease, all within 8 months. He had a ally. Mo Udall was a wonderful man who long battle with Parkinson’s before he I appreciate very much our colleague, brought great good humor to politics, passed away in December of 1998. the gentleman from Colorado (Mr. great warmth, and a wonderful spirit. One way my father chose to deal with UDALL), coming to the floor today and He later autographed his book ‘‘Too Parkinson’s was to make light of it. sharing the story with his colleagues of Funny to Be President,’’ and we gave it

VerDate 31-AUG-2001 00:16 Sep 07, 2001 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00040 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K06SE7.082 pfrm01 PsN: H06PT1 September 6, 2001 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H5449 to my dad to his great delight. So Mo done, as the gentleman points out, is son’s Research Act garnered 255 co- Udall was a huge personal favorite in far-reaching. And we are so close to un- sponsors, and in the 106th Congress it our family. derstanding how to not only, as I men- passed the Senate by a nearly unani- One cannot imagine a more fitting tioned earlier, make sure that the dis- mous vote of 95 to 3. monument, a more fitting tribute to ease is mitigated but literally cured. I am proud that Congress embraced Mo Udall, than to pass this research The area of the brain where this this initiative, as more people suffer act aimed at the scourge of Parkin- takes place has been identified and from Parkinson’s disease than multiple son’s disease and to carry out this mapped. And as the gentleman points sclerosis, muscular dystrophy and Lou path-breaking research in Mo Udall’s out, there are indications that the dis- Gehrig’s disease combined. name. ease is, in some cases, genetic or hered- b 1715 The gentleman, of course, is quite ac- itary; but in other cases, is environ- curate also in depicting the promise of mentally induced. There is excellent But our work is far from over. About this research. We have now across the work going on in the Department of 60,000 Americans are diagnosed with country 11 Morris K. Udall Parkinson’s Defense also, working with veterans, this disease each year, that is one per- Research Centers. One of those is at and they are looking through their own son every 9 minutes, and more than Duke University in my part of North program on how to combat Parkinson’s half a million living with Parkinson’s Carolina. Dr. Jeffery Vance leads the disease or contributing to the efforts at disease today. Udall Center at Duke University, NIH has undertaken. Fortunately, there may be some hope where a research team is using several I want to again thank the gentleman on the horizon. Parkinson’s disease is state-of-the-art methods to find genes for taking his time to come to the floor one of the many diseases for which that may contribute to the etiology of and to point out to our colleagues the stem cell research offers significant Parkinson’s disease and to distinguish great opportunity we have to make a promise. Yesterday I testified before the genes that contribute to familial difference in a lot of lives. If we think the Senate Health, Education, Labor Parkinson’s from those involved in spo- about a million Americans who have and Pensions Committee about the po- radic cases. That is path-breaking re- the disease, think about the extended tential for embryonic stem cell re- search, typical of what is going on in families that are affected by the dis- search to alleviate pain and suffering these research centers. ease and the costs that are incurred, in millions of people. It is my strong The Udall program also has expanded not just financially, but emotionally, hope that our Nation’s premier re- basic and clinical research at institu- in these communities, this is a terrible searchers will be able to engage in this tions across this country. It has estab- disease; and it is one that we can cure ground-breaking research expedi- lished the Morris K. Udall awards to and we ought to get about the business tiously to save, lengthen, and dramati- encourage innovative research, and of it now. cally improve the quality of life of supported the creation of Parkinson’s So I thank the gentleman. those who live with Parkinson’s and data banks and information clearing- Mr. PRICE of North Carolina. I other debilitating diseases and condi- houses in support of research and edu- thank the gentleman from Colorado for tions. cation. his comments here today and for car- On this anniversary of the Morris K. So this is a landmark statute and the rying on this great work. We must use Udall Parkinson’s Research Act, I urge programs that it has spawned are ongo- this occasion to resolve to press for- my colleagues to follow through on our ing and are full of promise. It is very, ward. commitment to double the budget of very important not only to observe Mr. UDALL of Colorado. I thank the the National Institutes of Health, in- this fourth anniversary of the Udall gentleman for joining us today. crease funding for the Morris K. Udall Act’s passage, but also to pledge here It is my pleasure at this point to Center, and break down the barriers to and now that we are going to continue yield time to my colleague, the gen- unprecedented, life-saving stem cell re- this work and build on this work. tleman from the great State of Rhode search. Until we have conquered Par- We must double the NIH’s budget Island (Mr. LANGEVIN). kinson’s, our work is not complete. over these 5 years, and I hope and be- (Mr. LANGEVIN asked and was given Mr. UDALL of Colorado. Mr. Speak- lieve we are on the way to doing that permission to revise and extend his re- er, I thank my colleague for taking the in this year’s appropriations cycle. NIH marks.) time to come speak on this important has developed, under the directions laid Mr. LANGEVIN. Mr. Speaker, I wish issue; and I want to associate myself down by the Udall Act, a 5-year Par- to thank my colleague, the gentleman with his comments on stem cell re- kinson’s disease research agenda. Last from Colorado, for yielding time for me search. year, Congress funded the first year of to speak on this issue. Before I begin, I Stem cell research is an important that plan, so within NIH it is vitally want to mention that, of course, I part of understanding Parkinson’s dis- important to continue that specific re- never had the opportunity to meet his ease and eventually finding a cure. I search program. father, Mo Udall, but I have nothing look forward to working with the gen- The Udall Act has gotten us started, but respect for the reputation that he tleman in the days and months and and it has provided the framework for has established in public service, and I years to come to see that that promise the comprehensive research that we know that he would be proud of his son, is fulfilled. I thank the gentleman for simply must undertake as a Nation on the gentleman from Colorado, in con- taking the time to join us today. Parkinson’s disease. And I would say to tinuing that proud family tradition of Mr. Speaker, I yield to the gentle- the gentleman that I hope, in having strong commitment to public service. woman from the State of Texas (Ms. this Special Order today and observing Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor JACKSON-LEE). this fourth anniversary, that this can the fourth anniversary of the passage Ms. JACKSON-LEE of Texas. Mr. be an occasion for all of us, all of our of the Morris K. Udall Parkinson’s Re- Speaker, I thank the gentleman from colleagues, to resolve to continue to search Act and to stress the vital im- Colorado (Mr. UDALL), one, for his vi- build upon the vital and necessary portance of expanding support and re- sion, for his family, and for this very work that the Udall Act has gotten search for treatment of Parkinson’s special legislation of the day to honor under way. disease. Named for Arizona Representa- the authorization, the fourth anniver- Mr. UDALL of Colorado. If I might tive Mo Udall, the Parkinson’s Re- sary of the authorization and passage add an additional comment, I am con- search Act expands basic and clinical of the Morris K. Udall Parkinson’s Re- fident that our colleagues on both sides research on Parkinson’s disease and es- search Act. This is an important anni- of the aisle will join us in this impor- tablishes Morris K. Udall Centers for versary. tant effort to reauthorize this piece of awards for excellence in Parkinson’s Throughout our tenure in Congress legislation. Parkinson’s is not a Repub- disease research. there are ups and downs. What I con- lican or a Democrat or a Green Party Since its introduction, this landmark sider an up is an opportunity to meet or Libertarian Party disease. It affects legislation has received overwhelming with my constituents from my district people across our country and across congressional support. In the 105th and all over the Nation. Some of the the world. And the work that has been Congress, the Morris K. Udall Parkin- most eloquent and articulate persons

VerDate 31-AUG-2001 00:16 Sep 07, 2001 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00041 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K06SE7.085 pfrm01 PsN: H06PT1 H5450 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE September 6, 2001 are those who are physically suffering when we find the cure for Parkinson’s Mr. EVANS. Mr. Speaker, we are here from Parkinson’s and others who come sooner rather than later. today to honor the memory of one of our great to collaborate on the importance of Mr. WAXMAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in former colleagues, the late Mo Udall, who finding a cure and the ability to re- recognition of the fourth anniversary of the served in this House for nearly three decades. search this debilitating disease. passage of the Morris K. Udall Parkinson’s Four years ago this week, Congress passed In the name of Morris K. Udall, this Research Act. I cannot think of a more fitting the Morris K. Udall Parkinson’s Disease Re- legislation passed an important mile- tribute to my friend and colleague than this search Act as a tribute to his service and the stone in striking a chord for finding legislation. courage that he displayed in the face of his ill- out the reason that this disease has Mo Udall was a member of the House Rep- ness. Sadly, Mo lost his battle with Parkin- gotten such a grip on people around the resentatives for thirty years from 1961–1990. son’s Disease in 1998. But his memory lives world. This research or this research He earned the respect of all who served with on in this Congress and in the research labs act has been funded and the legislation, him through his humor and civility as well as across the country that bear his name. of course, was passed through the lead- his ability to work with Members from both I served with Mo Udall from 1983 to his re- ership of Senator WELLSTONE in terms sides of the aisle. Mo’s courage and deter- tirement in 1990. During those years, I came of adding an amendment and adding mination to continue to serve even after being to know and admire him as an effective legis- additional dollars. We now come to a diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease in 1978 lator, a consummate humorist, and a dear time where it is necessary to reauthor- was an inspiration for all who had the privilege friend. Mo always had a kind word and a joke ize it. to be around him during that time. He was de- for everyone. He brought a levity to this body Even more so during this stem cell termined to continue to lead a full and vig- that you wouldn’t expect from someone fight- research debate that I find the impor- orous life even in the face of this debilitating ing for his life. Ask anyone here who had the tance of this particular legislation disease. Although his death in 1998 was a pleasure to serve with Mo and they will have which continually persists in attempt- blow to all of us, his legacy lives on in the a side splitting tale of the time that Mo brought ing to find a cure by added research. It great and important work started through this the house down. Coupled with his good never allows to rest the continued legislation. humor, was a commitment to serve this nation theorizing and study of the importance Mr. Speaker, Parkinson’s disease afflicts 1 well. Despite his Parkinston’s Disease, he of discovering new ways to attack this million Americans, 40 percent of whom are served as chairman of the Interior Committee disease. under the age of 60. This landmark legislation where he was a champion of preserving I am certainly disappointed that we dramatically expanded and coordinated clinical America’s widerness areas. I admired Mo are at a certain standstill in stem cell research into Parkinson’s disease as well as then, but my esteem for him grew even great- research. I would have wanted and do established the Morris K. Udall Centers across er when I was diagnosed with Parkinston’s want the President to go further. I be- the country. These centers have been an in- Disease ins 1995. lieve that he was well-intentioned but valuable resource in the fight against Parkin- Our purpose here is to commemorate the may be misadvised by those who would son’s disease. They have provided state-of- passage of the Udall Act, which brings much think that we had enough of the re- the-art training facilities for new researchers needed resources to the study of Parkinson’s search elements that could do the vast and the resulting work has greatly increased Disease. The time has come to reauthorize massive research that needs to be done. our knowledge and understanding of the dis- the bill. And today, we have the honor of This research act has shown that the ease. being joined by Mo’s son, Congressman MARK broader, the better, the fuller, the bet- We have an opportunity and an obligation UDALL, who will lead the charge to see this today to rededicate ourselves to the goal of ter. program continued. We will be introducing the Let me congratulate the gentleman finding a cure for Parkinson’s disease. Our ini- reauthorization bill in the coming month. I on the number of centers that already tial investment into research four years ago hope that all of our colleagues will join us in exist. We look forward to helping the has yielded impressive returns. Still, however, supporting that bill. funding expand, not frivolously, but so much more needs to be done. Mr. Speaker, I that centers could be expanded across call on Congress to continue the valuable The 11 Morris K. Udall Centers are busy the country. I would certainly welcome work we started four years ago and fully fund conducting research on every aspect of Par- one in Houston, Texas. federal research into Parkinson’s disease kinson’s Disease. The scientists there are Mr. Speaker, let me thank the gen- done by the National Institutes of Health and some of the best and the brightest in their tleman for, one, having the insight to the Morris K. Udall Centers. field. They believe that a cure for Parkinson’s be at the forefront of the reauthoriza- Mr. SKEEN. Mr. Speaker, I commemorate Disease is on the horizon—that it could be tion of this legislation. Let me also say today the anniversary of the Morris K. Udall discovered in as littlle as five years. These re- that I would willingly join as an origi- Parkinson’s Research Act, and I am pleased searching give me hope. They are out there nal co-sponsor of this legislation and to be here among other champions of the everyday working to make my life and the offer to say to those who have been suf- cause from the Parkinson’s Working Group lives of the one million Americans living with fering from Parkinson’s for time before here in the House. Parkinson’s Disease better. And let me tell and today and tomorrow that we will Mo Udall was more than a colleague. He you—it’s nice having these bright men and continue to fight until we can find a was a friend. We didn’t always agree on poli- women on your side. I know they will find a cure. tics, but we could always share a laugh. I re- cure, but they can’t do it without our continued Mr. UDALL of Colorado. Mr. Speak- member flying him around on my plane in NM. support. er, I thank my colleague for her re- And, I remember helping to pick up his papers These Udall Centers are just one compo- marks and for her vision as well. when they fell to the ground in the Interior nent of a larger effort on the part of NIH to de- Mr. Speaker, in conclusion, I would Committee. velop more effective treatments, enhance pre- like to urge all of the Members of this But, this anniversary honors more than Mo vention efforts, and eventually find a cure of body to join us in a bipartisan fashion Udall. It honors our commitment to helping Parkinson’s Disease. At the request of Con- when we introduce this legislation in science keep it’s promise. It has been more gress, NIH developed a five year Parkinson’s the next couple of weeks to reauthorize than fifteen years since America began to Disease Research Agenda to bring the nation the Udall Act. hear that a cure for Parkinson’s was just closer to a cure. Last year, we funded the first I want to thank, in particular, the around the corner,... perhaps just five year of that agenda. This year, we must fund gentleman from Michigan (Mr. UPTON), years away. Yet it is not here yet. This Udall the second year by increasing funding for Par- the gentleman from New Mexico (Mr. Act of 1997 was the first time we put the kinson’s Disease research by $143 million. I SKEEN), the gentleman from Illinois money where science’s mouth was. Thanks to am hopeful that the Appropriations Committee (Mr. EVANS), and the gentlewoman NIH, the U.S. Army, Udall Centers of Excel- will follow through with what it started and from New York (Mrs. MALONEY) for lence, and private research carried on largely honor Congress’ commitment to the NIH Re- their support and hard work on behalf thanks to an outstanding advocacy commu- search Agenda. of all the people and all the families nity, we are still on target. These initiatives are the lifeblood of the Par- who suffer from Parkinson’s disease. I As this Anniversary hits . . . it also marks kinson’s community. The Udall Centers and know we will do the right thing in this the sunset of the bill. Perhaps it is time we re- the NIH funded research are leading the world body and reauthorize this very, very authorize it. Let us continue to help science in the path to a cure. I encourage my col- important act and we can all be proud keep its promise. Thank you. leagues support these programs.

VerDate 31-AUG-2001 00:16 Sep 07, 2001 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00042 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\K06SE7.088 pfrm01 PsN: H06PT1 September 6, 2001 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H5451 RACISM IN SOUTH AFRICA that we were at was not one to cast Ms. NORTON. Mr. Speaker, I come to The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. doubt, to cast accusations, but frankly the floor not to take the whole hour, SIMPSON). Under a previous order of the it was to bring about resolution. but for a few minutes because the D.C. House, the gentlewoman from Texas The bulk of the people there, unfor- appropriation today passed in full com- (Ms. JACKSON-LEE) is recognized for 5 tunately, not brought to the attention mittee under the chair of the gen- minutes. of the American people, but the bulk of tleman from Michigan (Mr. KNOLLEN- Ms. JACKSON-LEE of Texas. Mr. the people there were of goodwill and BERG) and the ranking member, the Speaker, it is interesting as I had the good intentions. Clearly they wanted gentleman from Pennsylvania (Mr. opportunity to share with the gen- to seek to clear the air. Gypsies were FATTAH). This was a noteworthy sub- tleman from Colorado (Mr. UDALL) on a there asking for the ability not to be committee markup. very important legislative initiative, discriminated against. The untouch- Mr. Speaker, the controversy often this comes to mind that a key word ables of India were there to ask not to associated with the D.C. appropriation that everything we do in this country be discriminated against. The coun- was not there today. The bill passed and this Congress is engage, engage- tries of Africa that suffered so brutally unanimously. One important reason for ment, to be engaged. in the trans-Atlantic slavery as well as this, indeed the most important reason I would be remiss if I did not take colonization were there asking, not to for the smooth way in which the bill this time to join my colleagues, the accuse, but simply asking to create a transacted its way through the com- gentlewoman from California (Ms. LEE) better world. mittee today was its chairman, the and as well the gentlewoman from Those of us from the United States gentleman from Michigan (Mr. California (Ms. WATSON), to speak to a who were descendants of slaves were KNOLLENBERG). Like a laser beam, the situation, a conference, a series of there asking that we provide a sense of gentleman from Michigan (Mr. events that are going on in South Afri- healing, how can we move our Nation KNOLLENBERG) has been focused on the ca that I think have been sorely mis- away from the divisiveness of race. Yet clear obligation of the chair of an ap- represented and misinterpreted, that there was another issue, the tragedy of propriation subcommittee, and that is is, the historic World Conference on the Mideast, the PLO, and the Israelis. to get his bill to the floor as clean as Racism, the first conference like this But there was a misguide there, a mis- he can get it so that it can get the nec- in the past 18 years. direct, a misconnect, and there was an essary votes on the floor from both Of course, the first conference was in attempt to write hateful language that sides of the aisle. 1979. The second conference was in 1983 should not have been present. I appreciate the way this bill was where the focus was on apartheid in On September 2, 2001, I stood in that handled in subcommittee today, espe- South Africa. Gratefully, that con- conference and denounced that kind of cially in contrast to when the District ference was successful. Those who have language, that we should move away of Columbia appropriation finally got not yet visited South Africa can see a from hateful language accusing one na- out of the House last year. It was in country, with the opportunity to visit tion of racism, Zionism is racism; and, December, remember. The appropria- it, that seeks reconciliation, a country frankly, we should be engaged in the tion year ends September 30. My col- that is diverse, that struggles every Mideast process to bring about peace. leagues can imagine the hardship on day to ensure that no matter what An issue separate and apart from the our local jurisdiction that does not get one’s color is, there is a seat at the racism conference, truly an issue for its budget until almost Christmas. It table of empowerment. the United Nations and the United was so late even when we got the bill I was very proud to be a member of States, be engaged in peace, but do not itself out, that was sometime in No- the United States delegation comprised bring down a conference of reconcili- vember, it was held over in order to be of Members of Congress, particularly ation, a conference that should be heal- the vehicle to carry other appropria- and, in addition, members of the Con- ing, a conference that should bring us tions that had had difficulty getting gressional Black Caucus, the gen- together around the question of race. out of committee. So here we had the spectre of a local tleman from California (Mr. LANTOS), Mr. Speaker, I am sorry that the as well as members from the State De- media has not told the story, the sto- jurisdiction not being able to spend its partment. ries of meeting with heads of states, di- own money while the bill was held hos- What I was most disappointed in is verse heads of states, the President of tage for Federal appropriations. It that the country that is the greatest Latvia, an Eastern European country, seems to me there is something in re- democracy that the world knows, the who wanted to be part of solving the verse order about that, that the small- United States of America, founded in question of race. est appropriation was being held to the Declaration of Independence, that Those stories, the Mexican delega- carry gigantic appropriations like HHS declares that we all are created equal, tion, the delegation from Israel, the over. I am deeply grateful that the gen- had the misguided interpretation that Arabs who were interested in ensuring tleman from Illinois (Mr. HASTERT) the best role for them would be to dis- that the conference was successful. helped me get this bill out. I went to engage and not to be engaged. That I am here to tell the story and say apologetically that the United States his office and described the hardship. I meant that they did not send, did not asked Mayor Tony Williams to help me allow Secretary Colin Powell to be a missed its opportunity of leadership, missed its opportunity to use the bully describe it. With the help of the Speak- part of this world conference. er, we finally got our bill out in De- Mr. Speaker, I truly believe, having pulpit to stand before the world, 169 cember. been intimately involved in the proc- countries, denounce Zionism as being What the gentleman from Michigan esses of this conference for a good num- racist, and talk about peace and rec- (Mr. KNOLLENBERG) has done is to take ber of days at the heart of the con- onciliation, talk about bringing us to- a first step toward avoiding any kind of ference, that the leadership of the gether and healing the racial divide train wreck of that kind for the Dis- United States, the leadership of Sec- and making a difference. trict of Columbia. retary Powell, would have been im- Mr. Speaker, this conference will be mensely important in steering this successful if the right people take b 1730 conference to its rightful place in his- charge, and I will continue to work for Perhaps it will not happen because, if tory. What is that place? The place of peace and reconciliation and ending there are riders on our appropriation, reconciliation. the racial divide. get yourself ready for a fight. But if After I returned to the United States, f there are, they certainly will not be it pained me to see Catholic school there because the chairman has been girls running the gauntlet of attempt- D.C. APPROPRIATION PASSES an enabler of such extraneous, irrele- ing to get to their schools as Protes- UNANIMOUSLY FROM COMMITTEE vant, undemocratic riders. tants stood by and chanted and jeered The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under True to his word, the chairman him- and cast aspersions, but more impor- the Speaker’s announced policy of Jan- self respected local decision-making, tantly, perpetrated violent acts. uary 3, 2001, the gentlewoman from the and the way he did so was by announc- This world is riveted by ethnic, reli- District of Columbia (Ms. NORTON) is ing in advance shortly after he as- gious, and racial divide. The conference recognized for 60 minutes. sumed the chairmanship that he did

VerDate 31-AUG-2001 00:43 Sep 07, 2001 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00043 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K06SE7.089 pfrm01 PsN: H06PT1 H5452 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE September 6, 2001 not want any riders in his appropria- Riders, for example, under domestic he is simply doing his duty as chair- tion. I do not think I have heard that partners that allow domestic partners man. He wants to get his appropria- for a very long time; but when a chair- in the District no matter what their tions through. He has a well-known de- man says that, I think you will get a sexual orientation. I guess most of sire not to have riders cloud up his var- lot of respect from Members of the them in the District would not be gay, ious subcommittee appropriations, and House because he is announcing how he but would allow a domestic partner to he does whatever he can to ward them wants his own appropriation to be han- pay for the health benefits of his part- off and to try to facilitate Members in dled. ner if the person worked for the Dis- getting their bills through. He went further. In the Sub- trict government with no cost to the I appreciate that the gentleman from committee on the District of Columbia, District government. Florida has met every year with our the gentleman from Michigan (Mr. Hundreds of jurisdictions allow that new Mayor, actually he is in his third KNOLLENBERG) looked at a project we all across the United States. Many year now, who has done so well in our in the District and I here in the House more private corporations allow it. It city, Tony Williams, and tried to help and with Members of the Senate for a is a matter of when you consider the us to design a way to get our appro- couple years now have been working cost of health care, seems to me that priation in and out. It ought to be the on. anybody would want to help somebody fastest and the easiest of all 13 appro- Since home rule, there have been rid- get health insurance who wanted to priations. It is not your money; it is ers willy-nilly put on the District of pay for it and get on a group plan, par- ours. When it comes to the hard work Columbia’s appropriation that went to ticularly at a time when there are very the Members do here, and they do work operations and went to finances. Many serious consequences to not doing so. very hard, you would think that com- of these are redundant of Federal law. There is one that this House rebels ing to the D.C. appropriation would be They are redundant of District law. against that, again, all across the a rest period for the Members of this They are so out of date some of them United States can be found. Members, I body. Instead, it has tended to be that if they were, in fact, to be acted am sure, will vote against it. Live in among the most controversial when it on they could cause a catastrophe. places where this is done and, that is, affects nobody in this body. I want to What happens is they kind of stay on. riders allowing the local jurisdiction to say not only that Speaker HASTERT has The White House, seeing them on, car- pay for abortions for poor women out been very helpful to this city in trying ries them over from year to year; and of its own funds. to move the appropriation but the gen- so there are attachments to the Dis- Respecting the fact that this body tleman from Florida has been very trict’s appropriation that I think will has said you cannot pay for abortions helpful as well. embarrass this House because they out of Federal funds, you will not find Finally, I must say a word about the have nothing to do with today. They a big city in the United States and gentleman from Pennsylvania (Mr. are ancient. It is as if they were writ- many small towns which do not decide FATTAH), who is the ranking member of ten in the last century. to pay for abortions out of their own the Subcommittee on the District of We thought that such riders could do local funds. Only with your Nation’s Columbia. This is the first time that real harm. Because they are there and capital does the Congress say no Fed- the gentleman from Pennsylvania has until they are gone, you are supposed eral and no local funds can be used, and been on the Committee on Appropria- to do what they say. tions at all. He is so clever that he The fact that they are redundant or they say so for these two items; and out of date does not mean that you are they have said so for other matters in managed to get himself a chairmanship not supposed to do what they say, and the past. straight off because of the way the bid- they really cause great confusion in Everybody who votes for it knows it ding is done. But what marvelous good the local community that tries to is wrong. They know it flies in the face fortune it is for the District of Colum- abide by what indeed the Congress has of Federalism, not to mention devolu- bia because the gentleman from Penn- said. tion. We will continue to fight those. sylvania comes from a jurisdiction We worked hard last year while Mr. We know that the chairman of the Sub- much like our own. He is the first big- Clinton was in office and this year as committee on the District of Columbia, city Member to serve in such a position well to see whether we could get the the gentleman from Michigan (Mr. on our committee since Julian Dixon, White House to agree with us that cer- KNOLLENBERG), was in no position to do the much revered chair of the Sub- tain riders were operational and finan- anything about them; and the burden is committee on the District of Columbia cial riders were no longer applicable on us to convince this body. for 14 years who died last year. and then to work with the District to We accept that burden and we must The gentleman from Pennsylvania see they were no longer applicable. find a way out of that dilemma so that not only comes from a similar jurisdic- We did, and to his credit a great we are treated in exactly the same way tion just a few hundred miles up the many of these riders, 35 of them, have as every other jurisdiction in the East Coast, but he comes from a juris- been removed by Chairman KNOLLEN- United States. diction that has been through exactly BERG. I am a fourth generation Washing- what the District of Columbia went I regret to say that there are con- tonian. I can trace my American ances- through about 5 years ago when it had troversial riders that, of course, re- try back to virtually the beginning of to get a control board. So what we main on our appropriation. They have the 19th century. The fact that before have is a ranking member who was the been there for eternity, through Demo- slavery some of them believed they prime mover in getting a control board cratic and Republican Houses and would find a better life in the District for the city of Philadelphia which Presidents. They are the kind of riders of Columbia and walked off the planta- sprang back as a result of it. Now the that hundreds of jurisdictions in the tion should not mean that today the District of Columbia has sprung back United States of America do not regard District of Columbia has fewer rights as a result of both the work of the con- as riders at all because they have de- than any other local jurisdiction and trol board and of our Mayor and city cided that those are the kinds of things that nobody in my family for four gen- council. We have a ranking member they do not want to do. erations has had the same rights as who has a deep understanding of big Then there are hundreds of jurisdic- every other Member of this body. I cities, their finances and their edu- tions that have decided they want to take it personally. And, of course, I cational systems in particular. do precisely what the Congress has for- take it as my obligation to do some- What the gentleman from Pennsyl- bidden us to do, and the chairman of thing about it for 600,000 people who vania brings to the Subcommittee on the Subcommittee on the District of live in the District of Columbia. the District of Columbia is almost in- Columbia, the gentleman from Michi- I want to also pay tribute to the gen- stinctive understanding of what should gan (Mr. KNOLLENBERG), could not do tleman from Florida (Mr. YOUNG), the pertain here for this city, an instinc- anything about those; and we do not chair of the Committee on Appropria- tive empathy with residents who live hold him accountable to those. tions. Every year the gentleman from and have to watch as the Congress of Those, of course, are riders of the Florida tries to help the District of Co- the United States doubles back over most controversial kind in this House. lumbia get its appropriation out. Again what its own Mayor and city council

VerDate 31-AUG-2001 00:43 Sep 07, 2001 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00044 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K06SE7.091 pfrm01 PsN: H06PT1 September 6, 2001 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H5453 have approved in their budget and LEAVE OF ABSENCE mission, transmitting the Commission’s final rule—Delegation of Authority to Dis- sometimes in their laws. By unanimous consent, leave of ab- And so, Mr. Speaker, thanks to the close and Request Information—received Au- sence was granted to: gust 15, 2001, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. chairman and the ranking member and Mr. RUSH (at the request of Mr. GEP- 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Agri- the cooperation of the full committee, HARDT) for today on account of a death culture. I might add, the D.C. bill is on its way in the family. 3490. A letter from the Acting Executive to full committee. I come to the floor Mr. HASTINGS of Florida (at the re- Director, Commodity Futures Trading Com- mission, transmitting the Commission’s this evening to ask that the full com- quest of Mr. GEPHARDT) for today on final rule—Fees for Reviews of the Rule En- mittee show this kind of respect for the account of personal business. independent jurisdiction that is your forcement Programs of Contract Markets Mr. OXLEY (at the request of Mr. and Registered Futures Association—re- Nation’s capital, the District of Colum- ARMEY) for today on account of trav- ceived August 15, 2001, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. bia, that the chairman has shown; that eling with the President. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Agri- we follow his lead and that out of com- f culture. mittee come a bill that is at least as 3491. A letter from the Acting Executive clean as the bill was when it was SPECIAL ORDERS GRANTED Director, Commodity Futures Trading Com- passed off today to the full committee. By unanimous consent, permission to mission, transmitting the Commission’s final rule—Recordkeeping Amendments to Mr. Speaker, we have many miles to address the House, following the legis- the Daily Computation of the Amount of go before this session is over. I hope lative program and any special orders Customer Funds Required To Be Segregated and pray we are not here as long as we heretofore entered, was granted to: (RIN: 3038–AB52) received August 15, 2001, were last year. But if we spend a lot of The following Members (at the re- pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- time ruminating about the District of quest of Mr. EVANS) to revise and ex- mittee on Agriculture. Columbia, we may well be here. You tend their remarks and include extra- 3492. A letter from the Principal Deputy have got yourself a Republican Presi- neous material: Associate Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the Agen- dent now. I think he wants to sign bills Mr. PALLONE, for 5 minutes, today. cy’s final rule— Fludioxonil; Pesticide Toler- and not veto them, although I must say Mr. DEFAZIO, for 5 minutes, today. ances for Emergency Exemptions [OPP– unless you get this surplus matter fig- Mrs. MALONEY of New York, for 5 301161; FRL–6797–5] (RIN: 2070–AB78) received ured out, you are likely to have a Re- minutes, today. August 29, 2001, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. publican President vetoing bills that The following Members (at the re- 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Agri- came from a Republican House. In any quest of Mr. ISAKSON) to revise and ex- culture. case, I want us all to focus on getting tend their remarks and include extra- 3493. A letter from the Principal Deputy out of here and getting these bills, neous material: Associate Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the Agen- which are already very late, done. Mr. WOLF, for 5 minutes, today. cy’s final rule—Unregulated Contaminant I think that the last thing that Mr. THUNE, for 5 minutes, today. Monitoring Regulation for Public Water Sys- should make us tarry is a local juris- The following Members (at their own tems; Amendment to the List 2 Rule and diction unrelated to your own business request) to revise and extend their re- Partial Delay of Reporting of Monitoring Re- and your own district. I ask that you marks and include extraneous mate- sults [FRL–7048–8] received August 29, 2001, respect the work of our chairman, the rial: pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- gentleman from Michigan (Mr. Mr. BOSWELL, for 5 minutes, today. mittee on Energy and Commerce. 3494. A letter from the Assistant Legal Ad- Ms. MILLENDER-MCDONALD, for 5 min- KNOLLENBERG), allow a clean bill to viser for Treaty Affairs, Department of come out of the full committee and utes, today. State, transmitting copies of international then out of this House. And, of course, Ms. LEE, for 5 minutes, today. agreements, other than treaties, entered into I ask you to respect the 600,000 people Ms. WATSON of California, for 5 min- by the United States, pursuant to 1 U.S.C. who live in the Nation’s capital, who utes, today. 112b(a); to the Committee on International are second per capita in Federal in- Ms. JACKSON-LEE of Texas, for 5 min- Relations. come taxes and ask of you only that utes, today. 3495. A letter from the Assistant Legal Ad- viser for Treaty Affairs, Department of you let them spend their own money as f State, transmitting copies of international they see fit. ADJOURNMENT agreements, other than treaties, entered into by the United States, pursuant to 1 U.S.C. f Ms. NORTON. Mr. Speaker, I move 112b(a); to the Committee on International that the House do now adjourn. Relations. The motion was agreed to; accord- 3496. A letter from the Adviser, Depart- COMMUNICATION FROM STAFF ingly (at 5 o’clock and 42 minutes ment of State, transmitting the Depart- MEMBER OF THE HONORABLE p.m.), under its previous order, the ment’s final rule—Exchange Visitor Pro- JENNIFER DUNN, MEMBER OF House adjourned until Monday, Sep- gram—received August 29, 2001, pursuant to 5 CONGRESS U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on tember 10, 2001, at 12:30 p.m., for morn- International Relations. The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. ing hour debates. 3497. A letter from the Acting Executive SIMPSON) laid before the House the fol- f Director, Commodity Futures Trading Com- lowing communication from Shannon mission, transmitting the Commission’s Flaherty, staff assistant to the Honor- EXECUTIVE COMMUNICATIONS, final rule—Privacy Act of 1974; Systems of able JENNIFER DUNN, Member of Con- ETC. Records; Biennial Publication—received Au- gress: Under clause 8 of rule XII, executive gust 15, 2001, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Govern- HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, communications were taken from the ment Reform. September 5, 2001. Speaker’s table and referred as follows: 3498. A letter from the General Counsel, Hon. J. DENNIS HASTERT, 3487. A letter from the Acting Executive Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Speaker, House of Representatives, Washington, Director, Commodity Futures Trading Com- Board, transmitting the Board’s final rule— DC. mission, transmitting the Commission’s Methods of Withdrawing Funds from the DEAR MR. SPEAKER: This is to notify you final rule—Foreign Futures and Options Thrift Savings Plan—received August 17, formally, pursuant to Rule VIII of the Rules Transactions—received August 15, 2001, pur- 2001, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the of the House of Representatives, that I have suant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- Committee on Government Reform. been served with a subpoena for testimony mittee on Agriculture. 3499. A letter from the Assistant Secretary issued by the Superior Court of the District 3488. A letter from the Acting Executive for Fish and Wildlife and Parks, Department of Columbia. Director, Commodity Futures Trading Com- of the Interior, transmitting the Depart- After consultation with the Office of Gen- mission, transmitting the Commission’s ment’s final rule—2001–2002 Refuge-Specific eral Counsel, I have determined that compli- final rule—Treatment of Customer Funds— Hunting and Sport Fishing Regulations ance with the subpoena is consistent with received August 15, 2001, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. (RIN: 1018–AG58) received August 30, 2001, the privileges and rights of the House. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Agri- pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- Sincerely, culture. mittee on Resources. SHANNON FLAHERTY, 3489. A letter from the Acting Executive 3500. A letter from the Acting Assistant Staff Assistant. Director, Commodity Futures Trading Com- Administrator for Fisheries, NMFS, National

VerDate 31-AUG-2001 00:43 Sep 07, 2001 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00045 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K06SE7.092 pfrm01 PsN: H06PT1 H5454 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE September 6, 2001 Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on boundaries of the Emigrant Wilderness in transmitting the Administration’s final Transportation and Infrastructure. the Stanislaus National Forest, California, rule—Fisheries of the Northeastern United 3510. A letter from the Chief, Regulations and for other purposes; with amendments States; Fishery Management Plan for the and Administrative Law, USCG, Department (Rept. 107–201). Referred to the Committee of Summer Flounder, Scup, and Black Sea Bass of Transportation, transmitting the Depart- the Whole House on the State of the Union. Fisheries; Recreational Measures for the 2001 ment’s final rule—Drawbridge Operating f Fisheries [Docket No. 010511122–1179–02; I.D. Regulation; Ouachita River, LA [CGD08–01– 031901C] (RIN: 0648–AN70) received August 30, 007] (RIN: 2115–AE47) received August 30, PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS 2001, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the 2001, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Under clause 2 of rule XII, public Committee on Resources. Committee on Transportation and Infra- bills and resolutions were introduced 3501. A letter from the Chief, Regulations structure. and severally referred, as follows: and Administrative Law, USCG, Department 3511. A letter from the Paralegal Spe- of Transportation, transmitting the Depart- cialist, FAA, Department of Transportation, By Mr. ANDREWS: ment’s final rule—Safety Zone; Gulf of Alas- transmitting the Department’s final rule— H.R. 2844. A bill to amend the Public ka, southeast of Narrow Cape, Kodiak Island, Standard Instrument Approach Procedures; Health Service Act with respect to the par- AK [COTP Western Alaska-01–002] (RIN: 2115– Miscellaneous Amendments [Docket No. ticipation of the public in governmental de- cisions regarding the location of group AA97) received August 30, 2001, pursuant to 5 30264; Amdt. No. 2065] received August 30, homes established pursuant to the program U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 2001, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the of block grants for the prevention and treat- Transportation and Infrastructure. Committee on Transportation and Infra- ment of substance abuse; to the Committee 3502. A letter from the Chief, Regulations structure. on Energy and Commerce. and Administrative Law, USCG, Department 3512. A letter from the Paralegal Spe- of Transportation, transmitting the Depart- By Mr. ANDREWS: cialist, FAA, Department of Transportation, H.R. 2845. A bill to amend title II of the So- ment’s final rule—Safety Zone; Maumee transmitting the Department’s final rule— cial Security Act to provide that a monthly River, Rossford, Ohio [CGD09–01–111] (RIN: Standard Instrument Approach Procedures; insurance benefit thereunder shall be paid 2115–AA97) received August 30, 2001, pursuant Miscellaneous Amendments [Docket No. for the month in which the recipient dies; to to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 30265; Amdt. No. 2066] received August 30, the Committee on Ways and Means. Transportation and Infrastructure. 2001, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the By Mr. BAIRD (for himself and Mr. 3503. A letter from the Chief, Regulations Committee on Transportation and Infra- and Administration Law, USCG, Department RYAN of Wisconsin): structure. H.R. 2846. A bill to amend the Internal Rev- of Transportation, transmitting the Depart- 3513. A letter from the Associate Adminis- enue Code of 1986 to provide comparable un- ment’s final rule—Safety Zone; Indian Sum- trator for Aerospace Technology, National related business taxable income treatment mer Festival 2001, Milwaukee, Wisconsin Aeronautics and Space Administration, to tax exempt organizations which hold in- [CGD09–01–110] (RIN: 2115–AA97) received Au- transmitting the Administration’s final terests in S corporations to the treatment as gust 30, 2001, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. rule—Patents and Other Intellectual Prop- is provided to such organizations for inter- 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transpor- erty Rights (RIN: 2700–AC48) received August ests held in partnerships; to the Committee tation and Infrastructure. 15, 2001, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to on Ways and Means. 3504. A letter from the Chief, Regulations the Committee on Science. By Mr. BOSWELL (for himself and Mr. and Administrative Law, USCG, Department 3514. A letter from the Associate Adminis- OSBORNE): of Transportation, transmitting the Depart- trator for Aerospace Technology, National H.R. 2847. A bill to encourage the deploy- ment’s final rule—Security Zone; Arthur Aeronautics and Space Administration, ment of broadband telecommunications in Kill, Staten Island, NY [CGD01–01–135] (RIN: transmitting the Administration’s final rural America, and for other purposes; to the 2115–AA97) received August 30, 2001, pursuant rule—Boards and Committees (RIN: 2700– Committee on Agriculture, and in addition to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on AC46) received August 15, 2001, pursuant to 5 to the Committees on Ways and Means, En- Transportation and Infrastructure. U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on ergy and Commerce, and Education and the 3505. A letter from the Chief, Regulations Science. Workforce, for a period to be subsequently and Administrative Law, USCG, Department 3515. A letter from the Associate Adminis- determined by the Speaker, in each case for of Transportation, transmitting the Depart- trator for Aerospace Technology, National consideration of such provisions as fall with- ment’s final rule—Security Zone; Vicinity of Aeronautics and Space Administration, in the jurisdiction of the committee con- Atlantic Fleet Weapons Training Facility, transmitting the Administration’s final cerned. Vieques, PR and Adjacent Territorial Sea rule—Inventions and Contributions (RIN: By Ms. BROWN of Florida: [CGD07–01–33] (RIN: 2115–AA97) received Au- 2700–AC47) received August 15, 2001, pursuant H.R. 2848. A bill to designate the facility of gust 30, 2001, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on the United States Postal Service located at 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transpor- Science. 1601–1 Main Street in Jacksonville, Florida, tation and Infrastructure. 3516. A letter from the Chief, Regulations as the ‘‘Eddie Mae Steward Post Office’’; to 3506. A letter from the Program Analyst, Branch, Department of the Treasury, trans- the Committee on Government Reform. FAA, Department of Transportation, trans- mitting the Department’s final rule—Change By Ms. BROWN of Florida (for herself mitting the Department’s final rule—Revi- in Flat Rate of Duty on Articles Imported and Mr. HASTINGS of Florida): sion of Class E airspace, Poplar, MT [Air- for Personal or Household Use or as Bona H.R. 2849. A bill to designate the facility of space Docket No. 00–ANM–22] received Au- Fide Gifts [T.D. 01–61] (RIN: 1515–AC90) re- the United States Postal Service located at gust 30, 2001, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. ceived August 29, 2001, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 440 South Orange Blossom Trail in Orlando, 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transpor- 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Ways and Florida, as the ‘‘Arthur ‘Pappy’ Kennedy tation and Infrastructure. Means. Post Office‘‘; to the Committee on Govern- 3507. A letter from the Chief, Regulations 3517. A letter from the Acting Director, ment Reform. and Administrative Law, USCG, Department Statutory Import Programs Staff, Depart- By Mr. DEAL of Georgia: of Transportation, transmitting the Depart- ment of Commerce, transmitting the Depart- H.R. 2850. A bill to amend the Social Secu- ment’s final rule—Drawbridge Operation ment’s final rule—Changes In the Insular rity Act to eliminate the five-month waiting Regulations; Florida East Coast Railroad Possessions Watch, Watch Movement and period in the disability insurance program, Bridge, St. Johns River, Jacksonville, FL Jewelry Program [Docket No. 991228350–1118– and for other purposes; to the Committee on [CGD07–01–052] received August 30, 2001, pur- 02] (RIN: 0625–AA57) received September 5, Ways and Means. suant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- 2001, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the By Mr. GIBBONS: mittee on Transportation and Infrastruc- Committee on Ways and Means. H.R. 2851. A bill to provide for the use and ture. distribution of the funds awarded to the 3508. A letter from the Chief, Regulations f Western Shoshone identifiable group under and Administrative Law, USCG, Department REPORTS OF COMMITTEES ON Indian Claims Commission Docket Numbers of Transportation, transmitting the Depart- PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS 326–A–1, 326–A–3, 326–K, and for other pur- ment’s final rule—Drawbridge Operating poses; to the Committee on Resources. Regulation; Mississippi River, Iowa and Illi- Under clause 2 of rule XIII, reports of By Mr. HULSHOF: nois [CGD08–01–015] received August 30, 2001, committees were delivered to the Clerk H.R. 2852. A bill to reduce temporarily the pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- for printing and reference to the proper duty on (3-(1-methylethyl)-1H–2,1,3- mittee on Transportation and Infrastruc- calendar, as follows: benzothiadiazin-4(3H)-one 2,2 dioxide; to the ture. Committee on Ways and Means. 3509. A letter from the Chief, Regulations By Mr. HULSHOF: and Administrative Law, USCG, Department Mr. HANSEN: Committee on Resources. H.R. 2853. A bill to suspend temporarily the of Transportation, transmitting the Depart- H.R. 434. A bill to direct the Secretary of Ag- duty on 5-methylpyridine-2,3-dicarboxylic ment’s final rule—Drawbridge Operating riculture to enter into a cooperative agree- acid; to the Committee on Ways and Means. Regulation; Inner Harbor Navigation Canal, ment to provide for retention, maintenance, By Mr. HULSHOF: New Orleans, LA [CGD08–01–002] (RIN: 2115– and operation, at private expense, of the 18 H.R. 2854. A bill to reduce temporarily the AE47) received August 30, 2001, pursuant to 5 concrete dams and weirs located within the duty on 5-methylpyridine-2,3-dicarboxylic

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acid diethylester; to the Committee on Ways By Mr. MARKEY (for himself and Mr. H.R. 488: Mrs. ROUKEMA. and Means. SMITH of New Jersey): H.R. 504: Mr. BALDACCI, Mrs. CAPPS, Mr. By Mr. HULSHOF: H.J. Res. 60. A joint resolution honoring STUPAK, and Ms. ESHOO. H.R. 2855. A bill to suspend temporarily the Maureen Reagan on the occasion of her H.R. 537: Mr. OWENS. duty on 5-ethylpyridine dicarboxylic acid; to death and expressing condolences to her fam- H.R. 570: Mr. RANGEL and Mr. BERMAN. the Committee on Ways and Means. ily, including her husband Dennis Revell and H.R. 580: Mr. TOWNS, Mr. CAPUANO, Mr. By Mr. HULSHOF: her daughter Rita Revell; to the Committee CROWLEY, Mrs. CAPPS, Mr. STARK, and Mr. H.R. 2856. A bill to suspend temporarily the on Energy and Commerce. OWENS. duty on (E)-o(2,5-dimethylphenoxy methyl)- By Mr. HYDE (for himself, Mr. LANTOS, H.R. 597: Mr. MEEKS of New York. 2 - methoxyimino - N - methyl - phenylaceta- Mr. LEACH, Mr. FALEOMAVAEGA, and H.R. 599: Mr. CROWLEY, Mr. LEVIN, and Mr. mide; to the Committee on Ways and Means. Mr. ISSA): DOYLE. By Mr. HULSHOF: H. Con. Res. 217. Concurrent resolution rec- H.R. 600: Mr. JOHN. H.R. 2857. A bill to suspend temporarily the ognizing the historic significance of the fif- duty on 2-chloro-N-(4chlorobiphenyl-2-yl) H.R. 630: Mr. WALSH and Mr. WICKER. tieth anniversary of the alliance between H.R. 662: Mr. KERNS, Mr. THUNE, and Mr. nicotinamide; to the Committee on Ways and Australia and the United States under the Means. PASCRELL. ANZUS Treaty, paying tribute to the United H.R. 677: Ms. CARSON of Indiana. By Mr. HULSHOF: States-Australia relationship, reaffirming H.R. 2858. A bill to suspend temporarily the H.R. 702: Mrs. MINK of Hawaii. the importance of economic and security co- duty on 3-(3,5-dichlorophenyl)-5-ethenyl-5- H.R. 744: Ms. ESHOO and Mr. WELLER. operation between the United States and methyl-2,4-oxazolidine-di one; to the Com- H.R. 792: Mr. SCHIFF and Mr. ROSS. Australia, and welcoming the state visit by mittee on Ways and Means. H.R. 817: Mr. TAYLOR of Mississippi. Australian Prime Minister John Howard; to By Mr. HULSHOF: H.R. 822: Mr. HOLT, Mr. LEWIS of Kentucky, the Committee on International Relations. H.R. 2859. A bill to suspend temporarily the Mr. CRAMER, Ms. HOOLEY of Oregon, Mr. By Mr. KENNEDY of Minnesota: duty on tetrahydro-3,5-dimethyl-2H–1,3,5- SMITH of New Jersey, Mr. PALLONE, and Mr. H. Con. Res. 218. Concurrent resolution thiadiazine-2-thione; to the Committee on SOUDER. honoring Robert Hautman for winning the Ways and Means. H.R. 826: Mr. WELDON of Florida. 2001–2002 Federal Duck Stamp Contest; to By Mr. HULSHOF: H.R. 827: Mr. ABERCROMBIE. the Committee on Resources. H.R. 2860. A bill to suspend temporarily the H.R. 840: Mr. MCDERMOTT, Mr. BERMAN, By Mr. SCHAFFER (for himself, Mr. duty on Methyl N-(2[[1–4-chloro-phenyl)-1H- Mrs. CAPITO, Mr. PRICE of North Carolina, BILIRAKIS, Mr. WYNN, Mr. SESSIONS, pyrazol-3-yl]oxymethyl]]-phenyl) N-methoxy Mr. LARSON of Connecticut, and Mr. BAR- Mr. CRANE, Mr. SMITH of New Jersey, carbamate; to the Committee on Ways and RETT. Mrs. LOWEY, Mr. WEXLER, Mr. Means. H.R. 876: Mr. DELAHUNT. CHABOT, Mr. BROWN of Ohio, Mr. DOO- By Mr. HULSHOF: H.R. 902: Mrs. THURMAN. H.R. 2861. A bill to suspend temporarily the LITTLE, Mr. SHERMAN, Mr. SOUDER, H.R. 938: Mr. HILLIARD and Mr. MEEKS of duty on 3,7-dichloro-8-quinoline carboxylic Mr. HILLIARD, Mr. HEFLEY, and Mr. New York. acid; to the Committee on Ways and Means. UNDERWOOD): H.R. 968: Mr. SAM JOHNSON of Texas. By Mrs. KELLY (for herself and Mr. H. Con. Res. 219. Concurrent resolution ex- H.R. 975: Mr. LARSON of Connecticut, Mr. SWEENEY): pressing the sense of Congress regarding H.R. 2862. A bill to provide for reclassifica- United States policy toward Taiwan’s mem- COSTELLO, and Mrs. MCCARTHY of New York. tion of certain counties for purposes of reim- bership in international organizations; to H.R. 991: Ms. HART. bursement under the Medicare Program; to the Committee on International Relations. H.R. 1084: Mr. MCGOVERN. the Committee on Ways and Means. By Mr. TANCREDO (for himself and H.R. 1089: Mr. LANGEVIN, Mr. GREENWOOD, By Mr. MCDERMOTT (for himself and Mr. GOODE): and Mrs. THURMAN. Mr. EVANS): H. Con. Res. 220. Concurrent resolution af- H.R. 1143: Mr. ROTHMAN, Mr. CUMMINGS, Mr. H.R. 2863. A bill to direct the Secretary of firming the commitment of Congress to pre- COSTELLO, Mr. DELAHUNT, Mr. BRADY of Health and Human Services to establish and serving the sovereignty of the United States Pennsylvania, Mrs. MCCARTHY of New York, maintain a panel to provide expert scientific and the integrity of its border; to the Com- and Mr. SERRANO. recommendations in the field of cell develop- mittee on the Judiciary. H.R. 1161: Mr. LEACH and Mr. LANTOS. ment; to the Committee on Energy and Com- By Mr. WEXLER (for himself, Mr. H.R. 1170: Mr. MENENDEZ. merce. TANCREDO, Mr. MCNULTY, Mr. STUMP, H.R. 1194: Ms. RIVERS. By Mrs. MINK of Hawaii: Mr. KENNEDY of Rhode Island, Mr. H.R. 1201: Mr. MEEKS of New York and Mr. H.R. 2864. A bill to provide for an edu- SESSIONS, Mr. CHABOT, Mr. WYNN, Mr. OWENS. cational center in Haleakala National Park ANDREWS, Mr. WU, Mr. BROWN of H.R. 1202: Mrs. BONO, Mr. RODRIGUEZ, Mr. in Hawaii; to the Committee on Resources. Ohio, and Mr. DEUTSCH): BROWN of Ohio, Mr. MCINTYRE, Mr. BACHUS, By Mr. ROGERS of Michigan (for him- H. Con. Res. 221. Concurrent resolution ex- Mr. MATHESON, Mr. PRICE of North Carolina, self, Mr. SHUSTER, Mr. TIBERI, Ms. pressing the sense of the Congress that it is and Mr. CRANE. HART, Mr. PENCE, Mr. PLATTS, Mrs. the policy of the United States that the fu- H.R. 1212: Mr. KELLER. CAPITO, Mr. PUTNAM, Mr. JOHNSON of ture of Taiwan should be resolved peacefully H.R. 1220: Mr. PETERSON of Pennsylvania. Illinois, Mr. FORBES, and Mr. through a democratic mechanism with the H.R. 1254: Ms. WOOLSEY. GRAVES): express consent of the people of Taiwan and H.R. 1305: Mr. JENKINS. H.R. 2865. A bill to amend the Balanced free from outside threats, intimidation, or H.R. 1556: Mr. TRAFICANT, Mr. PENCE, Mr. Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act interference; to the Committee on Inter- BERMAN, and Mr. OSBORNE. of 1985 to require a sequestration of discre- national Relations. H.R. 1594: Mr. FRANK, Mr. MCNULTY, and tionary non-defense spending for fiscal year Ms. ESHOO. 2002 equal to the size of any on-budget deficit f H.R. 1597: Mr. MEEKS of New York. for fiscal year 2001; to the Committee on the Budget. ADDITIONAL SPONSORS H.R. 1604: Mr. COSTELLO and Mr. PETERSON By Ms. SANCHEZ: of Minnesota. Under clause 7 of rule XII, sponsors H.R. 1624: Mr. HAYWORTH, Mr. LUTHER, Mr. H.R. 2866. A bill to restore freedom of were added to public bills and resolu- choice to women in the uniformed services HUNTER, Mr. FILNER, Mr. KNOLLENBERG, Mr. serving outside the United States; to the tions as follows: PORTMAN, Mr. CASTLE, Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN, Committee on Armed Services. H.R. 13: Mr. GEORGE MILLER of California Ms. KAPTUR, Mr. BACHUS, Mr. INSLEE, Mr. By Ms. VELA´ ZQUEZ (for herself, Mr. and Mr. VITTER. MCINTYRE, Mr. LUCAS of Kentucky, and Mr. DAVIS of Illinois, Mr. PASCRELL, Mrs. H.R. 28: Mr. GORDON. CALLAHAN. CHRISTENSEN, Mr. BRADY of Pennsyl- H.R. 117: Mr. ROTHMAN. H.R. 1700: Mr. MURTHA, Mr. MASCARA, Mr. vania, Mr. GONZALEZ, Mrs. H.R. 123: Mr. GOODLATTE and Mr. PETERSON MEEKS of New York, Mr. STARK, Mr. GILMAN, NAPOLITANO, Mr. PHELPS, Mrs. JONES of Minnesota. Ms. JACKSON-LEE of Texas, Mr. SMITH of New of Ohio, Mr. UDALL of New Mexico, H.R. 162: Mr. THOMPSON of California, Mr. Jersey, Mr. CROWLEY, Mr. BISHOP, Mrs. ROU- Mr. BAIRD, Mr. UDALL of Colorado, WYNN, Mr. SIMMONS, and Mr. WU. KEMA, Mr. ANDREWS, Mr. WEXLER, Mrs. Mr. ROSS, Mr. LANGEVIN, Mr. H.R. 168: Mr. SMITH of New Jersey. NAPOLITANO, Mr. PAYNE, Mr. FALEOMAVAEGA, ACEVEDO-VILA, and Mr. WYNN): H.R. 220: Mr. WELDON of Florida. and Mr. HOEFFEL. H.R. 2867. A bill to amend the Small Busi- H.R. 274: Mrs. CAPPS. H.R. 1711: Mr. NETHERCUTT. ness Act to require the Administrator to H.R. 281: Mr. BACHUS. H.R. 1717: Mr. WEXLER. submit certain disagreements to the Direc- H.R. 296: Mrs. CLAYTON. H.R. 1731: Mr. WELLER, Mr. KERNS, and Mr. tor of the Office of Management and Budget H.R. 298: Ms. MCCOLLUM. OTTER. for resolution, and to establish a minimum H.R. 303: Mr. BRADY of Pennsylvania. H.R. 1734: Mr. SAWYER. period for the solicitation of offers for a bun- H.R. 325: Mr. FILNER and Mr. BORSKI. H.R. 1750: Ms. SCHAKOWSKY. dled contract; to the Committee on Small H.R. 458: Mr. WELDON of Florida. H.R. 1751: Ms. SCHAKOWSKY. Business. H.R. 476: Mr. FORBES. H.R. 1766: Mr. FORBES.

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H.R. 1767: Mr. FORBES. H.R. 2322: Mr. CARSON of Oklahoma, Mr. H.R. 2794: Mr. HERGER and Mr. MANZULLO. H.R. 1779: Mr. WYNN, Mr. MARKEY, Mr. MORAN of Kansas, and Mrs. MINK of Hawaii. H.R. 2795: Mr. GOODE and Mr. GUTKNECHT. ROTHMAN, and Mr. DAVIS of Illinois. H.R. 2335: Mr. CARSON of Oklahoma and Mr. H.R. 2800: Mr. TANCREDO and Mr. DOO- H.R. 1784: Mr. BLAGOJEVICH, Mr. CUMMINGS, KLECZKA. LITTLE. Mr. RANGEL, Ms. ROYBAL-ALLARD, Mr. PRICE H.R. 2338: Ms. NORTON. H.R. 2802: Mr. SESSIONS. of North Carolina, Mr. GEORGE MILLER of H.R. 2348: Mr. MEEKS of New York, Mr. TOM H.R. 2805: Ms. HART, Mr. DOOLITTLE, Mr. California, and Mr. OLVER. DAVIS of Virginia, Mr. BRADY of Pennsyl- PENCE, Mr. SHOWS, and Mr. STEARNS. H.R. 1795: Mr. ROTHMAN, Mr. MATSUI, and vania, Mr. TERRY, and Mr. WEINER. H.R. 2806: Mr. FROST. Mr. COSTELLO. H.R. 2355: Mr. GILLMOR. H.R. 2830: Mr. RANGEL, Mr. FRANK, Mr. H.R. 1798: Mrs. MINK of Hawaii, Mr. ABER- H.R. 2375: Ms. SANCHEZ, Mr. JEFFERSON, OWENS, Ms. NORTON, and Mr. FALEOMAVAEGA. CROMBIE, Mr. BOUCHER, and Mr. MCINTYRE. Mr. FERGUSON, Mr. CLEMENT, Mrs. MALONEY H.R. 2833: Mr. TOM DAVIS of Virginia, Ms. H.R. 1806: Mr. SMITH of New Jersey. of New York, Mr. MENDENDEZ, Mr. HONDA, LOFGREN, Mr. DELAY, Ms. SANCHEZ, Mr. H.R. 1810: Mr. HALL of Ohio, Mr. WATT of Mr. PAYNE, Mr. MEEHAN, Mr. BECERRA, Ms. ROHRABACHER, Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN, Mr. WOLF, North Carolina, and Mr. WEINER. KAPTUR, Mrs. CHRISTENSEN, Mr. MATHESON, Mr. ROYCE, Mr. SOUDER, Mr. LANTOS, Mr. H.R. 1897: Ms. BALDWIN, Mr. MCDERMOTT, Mr. CASTLE, and Mr. ENGEL. BALLENGER, Mr. CLAY, and Mr. HYDE. and Mr. KILDEE. H.R. 2383: Mr. DOOLEY of California. H.R. 2836: Mr. KING. H.R. 1950: Mr. PETERSON of Pennsylvania. H.R. 2405: Mr. ACKERMAN. Ms. SCHAKOWSKY, H.J. Res. 8: Mr. VISCLOSKY. H.R. 1961: Mr. BRYANT, Mr. DEFAZIO, Mr. Mr. MCDERMOTT, Mr. CAPUANO, Mr. BERMAN, H. Con. Res. 20: Mr. OSBORNE. BOYD, and Mr. HOLDEN. Ms. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON of Texas, Mr. H. Con. Res. 23: Mr. WELDON of Florida and H.R. 1968: Mrs. CLAYTON and Mr. MCINTYRE. CUMMINGS, and Ms. ROYBAL-ALLARD. Mr. KERNS. H.R. 1979: Mrs. MINK of Hawaii and Mr. H.R. 2466: Mr. RILEY and Mr. WELLER. H. Con. Res. 38: Mr. WALSH. ABERCROMBIE. H.R. 2484: Mr. LAFALCE, Mrs. THURMAN, H. Con. Res. 48: Mr. WELDON of Florida. H.R. 1988: Mr. FROST. Mrs. MALONEY of New York, Mrs. H. Con. Res. 97: Mr. CLAY. H.R. 1997: Mr. WALSH. CHRISTENSEN, Mr., ISRAEL, Mr. MCGOVERN, H. Con. Res. 102: Mr. SIMMONS, Mr. DOYLE, H.R. 2022: Mr. GEORGE MILLER of California Mr. WAXMAN, Mr. MOORE, Ms. SCHAKOWSKY, Mr. BOSWELL, Ms. MCCARTHY of Missouri, and Mrs. DAVIS of California. Mrs. MORELLA, Mr. MEEHAN, Ms. ROYBAL-AL- Mr. MCDERMOTT, Mr. PASCRELL, and Mr. H.R. 2071: Ms. BALDWIN and Mr. GREEN of LARD, Mr. SWEENEY, Mr. SERRANO, Mr. BRADY SMITH of Washington. Wisconsin. of Pennsylvania, and Mr. FILNER. H. Con. Res. 104: Mr. EDWARDS. H.R. 2096: Mr. ROGERS of Michigan. H.R. 2485: Ms. LOFGREN. H. Con. Res. 164: Mr. BACA and Mr. H.R. 2098: Mr. SMITH of New Jersey. H.R. 2507: Mr. FORBES. LOBIONDO. H.R. 2125: Mr. FARR of California, Mr. H.R. 2549: Mrs. CAPPS. H. Con. Res. 184: Mr. HEFLEY, Mr. PENCE, ABERCROMBIE, Mr. CALLAHAN, Mr. BURR of H.R. 2550: Mr. PALLONE, Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN, Mr. FORBES, Mr. JONES of North Carolina, North Carolina, Mr. ROSS, Mr. EHRLICH, Mr. and Mr. CROWLEY. Mr. NORWOOD, Mr. SCHROCK, Mr. BRADY of BROWN of Ohio, Ms. BALDWIN, Mr. GOOD- H.R. 2555: Mr. SCOTT, Mr. RUSH, Ms. Texas, and Mr. WHITFIELD. LATTE, Mr. DOYLE, Mr. WELDON of Florida, MCCOLLUM, and Mr. OWENS. H. Con. Res. 197: Mr. GRAVES, Mr. SMITH of Mr. LUCAS of Kentucky, Ms. LEE, Ms. RIV- H.R. 2578: Mr. BERMAN, Mrs. BONO, Ms. New Jersey, Mr. TERRY, Ms. BALDWIN, and ERS, Mr. ENGEL, Mr. CARSON of Oklahoma, HARMAN, Mr. HONDA, Ms. LEE, Mr. MATSUI, Mr. ISAKSON. Mr. BARR of Georgia, Mr. PETERSON of Min- Ms. PELOSI, Mr. RADANOVICH, Ms. SANCHEZ, H. Con. Res. 206: Mr. TOOMEY and Mr. GARY nesota, Mr. MCGOVERN, Mr. SCOTT, Mr. Mrs. TAUSCHER, Ms. WATSON, Ms. WOOLSEY, G. MILLER of California. COYNE, Ms. DELAURO, Mr. MCNULTY, Ms. and Mrs. CAPPS. H. Con. Res. 214: Mr. LOBIONDO, Mr. MCCOLLUM, Mr. LANTOS, and Mr. PASCRELL. H.R. 2614: Mr. WEINER. TANCREDO, Mrs. JOANN DAVIS of Virginia, H.R. 2138: Mr. UDALL of New Mexico, Mrs. H.R. 2615: Mr. KERNS, Mr. HEFLEY, Mr. Mr. SCHROCK, and Mr. CALVERT. CHRISTENSEN, and Mrs. MORELLA. BARR of Georgia, and Ms. RIVERS. H. Res. 230: Mr. SHAW and Mr. UDALL of H.R. 2157: Mr. HASTINGS of Washington. H.R. 2623: Mr. WALSH, Mr. RANGEL, Mr. New Mexico. H.R. 2160: Ms. MILLENDER-MCDONALD. FOSSELLA, and Mr. COYNE. H.R. 2173: Mr. KENNEDY of Rhode Island, H.R. 2629: Ms. ESHOO and Mr. OWENS. f Mr. BERMAN, Ms. RIVERS, Mr. STUPAK, Mr. H.R. 2630: Mrs. MORELLA and Mr. ANDREWS. OWENS, and Mr. BALDACCI. H.R. 2631: Mr. SCHAFFER and Mr. JONES of H.R. 2200: Mr. LEACH, Mr. MORAN of Kansas, North Carolina. DELETIONS OF SPONSORS FROM and Mr. DAVIS of Illinois. H.R. 2635: Mr. MENENDEZ, Mr. SERRANO, Mr. PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS H.R. 2211: Mr. TIERNEY. BACA, Mr. WAXMAN, Mr. GONZALEZ, Mr. Under clause 7 of rule XII, sponsors H.R. 2220: Ms. ROYBAL-ALLARD, Mrs. REYES, Mr. OWENS, Mr. STARK, and Mr. were deleted from public bills and reso- MORELLA, Mr. WELLER, Mr. WAXMAN, Mr. CROWLEY. lutions as follows: BERMAN, Mr. BISHOP, Mr. MORAN of Virginia, H.R. 2640: Mr. FROST, Mr. MCNULTY, Mrs. Mr. UDALL of Colorado, Mrs. NAPOLITANO, MEEK of Florida, Ms. MCKINNEY, and Mr. H. Con. Res. 144: Mr. PICKERING. Mr. LOBIONDO, Mr. MCINTYRE, Mr. COSTELLO, OWENS. Mr. DIAZ-BALART, Mr. NADLER, Mr. HINCHEY, H.R. 2641: Mr. MCGOVERN. f Mr. GORDON, Mr. DOYLE, Mr. GILLMOR, Mr. H.R. 2662: Mr. JOHNSON of Illinois. ISAKSON, and Ms. MCCOLLUM. H.R. 2663: Mr. HANSEN. AMENDMENTS H.R. 2227: Mr. EVERETT. H.R. 2667: Mr. KENNEDY of Minnesota. Under clause 8 of rule XVIII, pro- H.R. 2269: Ms. DUNN, Mr. GREENWOOD, Ms. H.R. 2675: Mr. CHABOT. PRYCE of Ohio, Mr. CLEMENT, and Mr. H.R. 2709: Mr. WELLER. posed amendments were submitted as MATHESON. H.R. 2716: Mr. SIMPSON. follows: H.R. 2308: Mr. MEEKS of New York, Mr. H.R. 2725: Mr. HOLDEN, Mr. FILNER, Mr. H.R. 2586 DIAZ-BALART, Mr. GORDON, Ms. BROWN of WOLF, Mrs. DAVIS of California, Mr. KILDEE, OFFERED BY: MR. SCOTT Florida, Ms. WOOLSEY, Mr. MASCARA, Mrs. Mr. FALEOMAVAEGA, Mr. PHELPS, and Mrs. MEEK of Florida, Mr. OWENS, and Mr. TAUSCHER. AMENDMENT NO. 1: At the end of title NETHERCUTT. H.R. 2730: Mr. HYDE. XXXV, add the following: H.R. 2316: Mr. OTTER, Mr. WATTS of Okla- H.R. 2747: Mr. NETHERCUTT, Mr. MCGOVERN, SEC. . USE OF CONVEYED NDRF VESSELS. homa,, Mr. BONILLA, Mr. BARTON of Texas,, Mr. KLECZKA, Mr. LANGEVIN, Mr. BOUCHER, Section 3603(a) of the Strom Thurmond Na- Mr. POMBO, Mr. HALL of Texas, Mr. RADANO- Mr. SANDLIN, Mr. GREENWOOD, Mr. EVANS, tional Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal VICH, Mr. LINDER, Mr. JO ANN DAVIS of Vir- Mr. FILNER, Mrs. THURMAN, and Mr. BRADY of Year 1999 (Public Law 105–261; 112 Stat. 2273) ginia, Mr. TIBERI, Mr. GRAVES, and Mr. KEN- Pennsylvania. is amended by inserting ‘‘or as a bulk grain NEDY of Minnesota. H.R. 2750: Ms. MCKINNEY and Mr. HILLIARD. carrier’’ after ‘‘for use as an oiler’’.

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