February 24, 1992 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 3183 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS TIMES OF THE AMERICAS TURNS with Uncle Sam on the front cover in red, papers that did not accept subsidies from the 35 white and blue. Our sales force reported that Batista government. many U.S. companies refused to advertise And in 1961, it was the last independent fearing that to do so would anger Cuban au­ Cuban newspaper operating on the island be­ HON. DANTE B. FASCEI! thorities. Its last edition appeared in Novem­ fore being shut down by Castro's police. OF FLORIDA ber, 1960, when its print shop, cluttered with The Times of Havana was founded by Clar­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES a Goss Flatbed press and rows of linotypes ence W. Moore, a native of Michigan, and his brother, the late Carl Moore. Both had spent Monday, February 24, 1992 (those were "hot lead" days), was surrounded by gun-carrying militia, and its editor, the years in the U.S. foreign service. At the time Mr. FASCELL. Mr. Speaker, I would like to late Carl E. Moore, was jailed for several of the paper's founding, Clarence Moore was bring to the attention of our colleagues the oc­ days. a partner in law firms in Havana and Miami, casion of the 35th anniversary of the publica­ After only a short vacuum it appeared in Florida. tion of the Times of the Americas. ·Miami as The Times of Havana (Caribbean Editor of the newspaper for much of its life in Cuba and responsible for its wide coverage Begun originally as the Times of Havana in Edition), often only four pages and with an erratic publishing schedule. apd witty style was Milton Guss, a highly February 1957, this excellent English-lan­ In those lean years it opened and operated skilled journalist from Omaha, Nebraska, guage weekly newspaper has provided thor­ a Spanish-language bookstore in downtown who later worked as an editor on The Miami ough, intelligent, and unbiased coverage of Miami. Herald, the Washington Daily News and the Cuba and Latin America. I know many of our Its back half was an art gallery, and its Pacific Stars and Stripes. colleagues rely on it as part of their own deci­ highly publicized show of Cuban caricatur­ In late 1957, the newspaper moved to its sionmaking process on issues affecting the ists earned a full page in The New York own editorial plant in a building which had Times Magazine, and was picked up by the formerly housed the Cuban magazine Bohe­ Western Hemisphere. mia at Galeano and Trocadero streets in The cofounders of the paper, brothers Clar­ U.S. government and toured South America. In the spring of 1966 it became The Times midtown Havana. ence and Carl Moore, saw the paper through of the Americas, "the only English-language It was published on a Goss Press imported the turmoil of the Cuban revolution, moved to paper in the world entirely dedicated to news from the United States, the copy set by lino­ Miami briefly, and then settled down in Wash­ of Latin_America." types operated by Cuban typographers. Bi­ ington to continue publishing. Carl passed That is a claim it still holds. weekly at the start, it expanded in 1958 to a away some years ago, but Clarence continues thrice-weekly schedule. to produce what has become, for him, a labor [From the Times of the Americas, Feb. 5, By 1959, with the triumph of Castro, The 1992] Times gained increased notoriety. of love. Carlos Todd, a Cuban contributor, pin­ TIMES OF THE AMERICAS TuRNS 35 I would like to bring to the attention of our pointed Castro's steady march toward total colleagues two items that appear in the Feb­ (By Henry Goethals) economic and political control and repres­ ruary 5 edition describing the history of the The first office of The Times of Havana, sion in a series of incisive columns before paper and offer my congratulations to Clar­ precursor of Times of the Americas, was a being forced into exile in 1960. ence W. Moore on this great occasion. small corner room in a print shop at the cor­ In November of that year, the Castro po­ ner of Luz and Compostela Streets in the lice seized The Times plant and briefly jailed A SPECIAL CELEBRATION heart of Old Havana. its editor Carl Moore. The paper resumed (By Clarence W. Moore) Four antique wooden desks holding bat­ publication in Miami in 1961 and moved to Thirty-five years ago this week (or on Feb. tered typewriters lined one wall. A secretary Washington in 1966, expanding its coverage 4, 1957, to be precise), the first edition of The sat in the corner, handling billing and cir­ to include all of the Americas. Times of Havana appeared on the streets of culation. Neon lights hanging from the high Today, thirty-five years later, The Times Cuba's capital city. Its headline read "Saud ceiling provided faint illumination. Linotype continues publishing as Times of the Ameri­ says Arabs will OK Ike's plan" and the story machines whirred and wheezed in the next cas, a twice-monthly newspaper dedicated began: "The plan to use U.S. arms if nec­ room. exclusively to news about Latin America and essary to prevent Communist penetration of A fan in one corner stirred the sluggish, the Caribbean. the Middle East would be agreed to by other tropical air. There was no air conditioning. It has served as a 'prime source of informa­ Arab leaders." As The Times was getting underway, a rev­ tion for hundreds of Latin Americanists in Editorially, it declared that "we will aim olutionary named Fidel Castro-virtually ig­ the United States and has helped train to present the news accurately. Intel­ nored by people in Havana and believed dead scores of journalists, many of whom con­ ligently, we hope. Entertainingly at times. by many-was hiding out in the Sierra tinue to make Latin America their main But always accurately." The first Easy Chair Maestra mountains of eastern Cuba, at­ sphere of interest and activity. noted that The Times intended to "muddle tempting to regroup his small invasion force Purchased from Clarence Moore in late 1990 along in the middle of the road with no point decimated by attack from the Cuban armed by Florida businessman Paul Pope, the news­ to prove, no slant, no preconceived notions forces. paper is currently produced in an office over­ of policy." And a boxed aside read: "Why is The first issue of the new newspaper, dated looking Farragut Square in downtown Wash­ it that Democrats and Republicans always Feb. 4, 1957, signalled the start of a brief but ington, D.C., using a modern desktop-pub­ talk about cutting taxes when they are out exciting experiment in English-language lishing system. Its circulation is now con­ and change their tune when they are in?" journalism at a moment of revolutionary fer­ centrated in the United States, but expand­ Its premise was that most English-lan­ vor and change in Cuba. ing steadily in Puerto Rico and Canada, as guage newspapers in Latin America were During its short 44-month life in Cuba, The well as in Latin America and the Caribbean, aimed solely at the American expatriate Times blossomed as a valuable source of with readers scattered in Europe, Africa and colonies. The Times started out with the world, U.S. and Cuban news, serving a wide Asia. idea that it would also reach out to all Eng­ range of English-speaking Cubans and busi­ Jon Basil Utley, a former associate editor lish-speaking Cubans. Readership grew rap­ nesses as well as members of Cuba's exten­ of The Times and now a commentator for the idly and after only two years it had pur­ sive American colony and tourists. Voice of America, observed that The Times chased machinery to become a daily when The 24-page tabloid quickly became the has made a major contribution to journalism Fidel Castro interrupted the process. most widely read English-language publica­ and to inter-American understanding. In the fall of 1960, with Fidel Castro in tion in Cuba as well as a scrappy defender of In 1967, on the occasion of the 10th anniver­ power, the paper was honored by the Inter­ press freedom under the government of sary of the newspaper, Vice President Hubert American Press Association for its "coura­ President Fulgencio Batista and-briefly, as H. Humphrey, an ardent supporter of U.S.­ geous stand in defiance of the Castro dicta­ it turned out-under the revolutionary Cas­ Latin American understanding, wrote to torship." tro regime which followed. publisher Clarence Moore: A sidelight: On July 4, 1960, well into the It was honored by the Inter-American "I know that in its early years in Havana Castro regime, it published a 76-page issue Press Association as one of two Cuban news- your paper demonstrated a rare and

•This "bullet" symbol identifies statements or insertions which are not spoken by a Member of the Senate on the floor. Matter set in this typeface indicates words inserted or appended, rather than spoken, by a Member of the House on the floor. 3184 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS February 24, 1992 courageous determination under the most ROBERT FOWLER, HONORED organization of, by, and for parents of public difficult circumstances. PRINCIPAL school children. "It is a tribute to you and to your staff In the fall of 1972 a group of parents from that your paper has not only survived all parts of Philadelphia bonded together in re­ confiscation by a regime that fears the free . HON. ILEANA ROS.LEHTINEN sponse to a 3-month school strike. This group word, but has increased its scope as its first OF FLORIDA of parents became Parents Union. In the two decade comes to a close:" IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES The newspaper's continued success and decades since its founding, the Parents Union longevity emphasize the words of the late Monday, February 24, 1992 has made an outstanding contribution to the John O'Rourke, then editor of The Washing­ Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN. Mr. Speaker, I am community. ton Daily News, who wrote in the early 1960s: pleased to recognize Robert Fowler, who has The primary purpose of Parents Union is to "The Times of Havana is proof of the old been honored by the Dade County public secure a quality education for the students of saying that nothing is harder to start than a Philadelphia's public school system. The union good newspaper and nothing is harder to school system as being one of its best admin­ kill." istrators. He was one of seven candidates has grown from a completely volunteer organi­ chosen to compete for an award. zation to a current staff of parent organizers, [From the Times of Americas, Feb. 5, 1992) As prir.cipal of the North Miami Beach High special education advocates, and board mem­ VIOLENCE ESCALATES ON EVE OF PEACE TALKS School, Mr. Fowler encourages students to get bers, all of whom are public school parents. BOGOTA.-Colombian guerrillas have involved in community service, such as distrib­ As an independent organization funded by pri­ stepped up their attacks in recent days and uting food for the poor and programs dealing vate grants and donations, the Parents Union threatened to kill a former minister if the with abused children. He was recently fea­ is able to tackle a broad range of issues af­ Colombian army does not halt its attacks in tured in the Miami Herald for this extraordinary fecting our public school system. the northern part of the country. dedication and commitment to education. The Parents Union helps individual parents and The renewed guerrilla activity has sharply article, "NMB Principal Believes in Kids," by students by supplying information and assist­ increased the level of violence in the country Grace Lim, reveals why he is su admired by ance about the school system and school is­ less than 10 days before the start of a ·second sues, providing parent advocates to help solve round of peace negotiations between the gov­ students and colleagues. The article follows: ernment of President Cesar Gaviria and the The principal of North Miami Beach High school disputes, informing parents of their Simon Bolivar Guerrilla Coordinating Group School likens himself to a mayor of a small rights, and serving as an educational resource scheduled for Feb. 10. city of 2,700. to parents. Guerrillas of the National Liberation Robert Fowler knows in his school, as in Because of the willingness of the parents of Army (ELN), one of Colombia's two remain­ any city, there are good and bad elements. Philadelphia school children to devote so ing large rebel factions, released business­ But to him, the good that comes from his much time and so many resources to the com­ man Juan Arvalo Jan. 30 with a message for students and staff the greatly outweighs the munity, the Parents Union has become a tre­ the government stating that they will not be bad. mendous positive force for the enhancement responsible for the life of Argelino Duran, a "A principal is really only a coordinator of of the Philadelphia school system. For that, former minister, if the army continues its the efforts of the employees," and said. "I operations in the northern part of the coun­ can sit here and have all kinds of wonderful Mr. Speaker, I would like to salute the Parents try. ideas, but where the rubber meets the road is Union for Public Schools in Philadelphia. The kidnapping of the 72-year-old Duran, a out there. It's the teachers, the kids and the popular political figure, has caused outrage community who make it all work." in Colombia and led to a growing demand Fowler encourages students to participate THE INCLUSION OF AMERICAN that the government effect his release. in community service. Every month up to 60 SAMOA IN THE EMERGENCY The guerrilla ultimatum follows a period students help distribute food to the poor and LIVESTOCK FEED ASSISTANCE of escalating violence in which airlifted elderly at the North Miami Beach food dis­ PROGRAM army units are reportedly pursuing a large tribution center. Other students have started guerrilla column through a dense jungle area their own community service organizations, some 280 miles north of Bogota. including programs that help abused chil­ HON. ENI F.H. FALEOMAVAEGA In recent days both sides have traded blows dren and kids with terminal illnesses. OF AMERICAN SAMOA and inflicted casualties. On Jan. 29, army As a way to bolster school pride, Fowler IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES units counterattacked and killed 15 members began weekly announcement·citing the aca­ Monday, February 24, 1992 of a guerrilla column which had raided an demic and extracurricular achievements of encampment of Construccion de Obras de the students and staff. Every nine weeks, he Mr. FALEOMAVAEGA. Mr. Speaker, today I Ingenieria, a French-Argentine consortium, sends a newsletter to parents about their am introducing legislation to amend the Agri­ in Antioquia. children's good works. cultural Act of 1949 to make American Samoa Earlier, on Jan. 26, ELN guerrillas killed "Kids generally are good," he said. "And eligible for emergency livestock feed assist­ at least 11 soldiers and wounded seven others we, in the society, don't do enough to tell ance. This program will provide critically need­ in two ambushes in Casabe and Valdivia, lo­ them that." ed emergency feed assistance for the preser­ cated some 180 miles north of Bogota. Mr. Speaker, I commend Robert Fowler for vation and maintenance of livestock in Amer­ The government announced, meanwhile, that peace talks are scheduled to resume in his outstanding achievements as teacher and ican Samoa in the event of disease, insect in­ Caracas Feb. 10. Originally planned for Feb. administrator. His devotion to education is an festation, flood, drought, fire, hurricane, earth­ 1, the talks were postponed largely to permit inspiration to all teachers and principals in quake, storm, hot weather, or other natural leaders of both groups to reach the Ven­ Dade County and around the Nation. disaster. ezuela capital. Mr. Speaker, this is yet another example of Meanwhile, the designation by the ELN of a vital program extended to all 50 States, Nicolas Rodriguez and Francisco Galan, the TRIBUTE TO THE PARENTS UNION Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, and Guam, but number two and number three leaders, re­ FOR PUBLIC SCHOOLS not American Samoa.' I believe this may have spectively, of the guerrilla group, as its rep­ been an oversight when the other three insular resentatives at the Caracas talks was taken here as in indication that the guerrilla com­ HON. ROBERT A. BORSKI areas were added to this program in 1988 leg­ mand was considering resuming the peace OF PENNSYLVANIA islation. negotiations in earnest. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES American Samoa is in one of the most The Gaviria government, in turn, 'has des­ weather-turbulent areas of the world. Within ignated Horacio Serpa, a former interior Monday, February 24, 1992 the last 2 years, Samoa was devastated by minister, as its representative in Caracas. Mr. BORSKI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in two hurricanes with winds in excess of 150 The designation of Serpa, an ideological recognition of the 20th anniversary of the miles per hour. The most recent of the two, member of the left wing of the ruling Liberal founding of the Parents Union for Public Hurricane Val, struck the islands of Samoa for Party, was well received by the guerrilla Schools. 4 days in December last year and destroyed command. Started initially in June of last year, the The Parents Union for Public Schools in 95 percent of subsistence crops and approxi­ peace talks were broken off in November as Phifadelphia is made up of parents united to mately 60 percent of housing units. the two sides failed to agree on terms for a work for better public schools. It is an inde­ The farmers in Samoa were not covered ceasefire. pendent, voluntary, citywide, and multiracial under any agricultural emergency programs February 24, 1992 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 3185 until last month when the U.S. Department of ing such brave Democrats as Barney Frank Still, it cannot be taken away from Mr. Agriculture included the Territory in the Crop of Massachusetts and Anthony Beilenson of Buchanan that he not only has introduced Loss Assistance Program. However, the live­ California. The Democratic leadership is em­ anti-Semitism into the mainstream of Amer­ barrassed by the franking abuses, but is stock, dairy, and poultry farmers still remain ican politics, but has made it acceptable, re­ quietly moving to sidetrack the Thomas re­ spectable enough to ignore-and potentially without assistance from the Federal Govern­ forms by attaching it to the legislative ap­ profitable. ment and private resources. propriations bill. That bill is unlikely to be In New Hampshire, the press paid only I believe this legislation will help relieve the approved until September, by which time fleeting attention to his anti-Semitism. critical need for emergency assistance faced Members will have completed all the out-of­ That was better than President Bush and the by Samoa's livestock, dairy, and poultry farm­ district mailings their hearts desire. Democrats, who paid none. ers in the wake of disasters such as Hurricane Such flimflammery has proved too much Political bigots everywhere will correctly for Roll Cali's editorialists, who normally draw the lessons. And they had better be Val. make the best case possible for Congress's learned by all people who consider Mr. Bu­ Mr. Speaker, I urge my colleagues to pass outrageous behavior. They noted that the chanan just one more politician, all politi­ this bill during this Congress. Thomas reforms may have no practical limit cians who failed to condemn his cracks about on franking until the next time districts are Jews and "Zulus" and those journalists who redrawn-in the year 2002. Roll Call warned ran from confrontation with their good old FAT-FREE FRANK that "If Congress proceeds on its current pal. They had better learn damned quick be­ path, perhaps term limits will have chased fore they hear the bell tolling too close to everyone now in the House from office any­ their ears. HON. NEWT GINGRICH way." At the very least. Mr. Buchanan now has earned close atten­ OF GEORGIA tion as a political propagandist. For years he IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES will be using his new prominence, and his THE DEAFENING SOUND OF SI­ regular TV appearances and column to re­ Monday, February 24, 1992 LENCE: THE LACK OF RESPON­ cast American conservatism in his particular Mr. GINGRICH. Mr. Speaker, I would like to SIBLE CRITICISM OF PATRICK mixture of populism and religious and racial insert for the RECORD the following Wall Street BUCHANAN'S RACISM AND ANTI­ divisiveness. If he succeeds, it will change Journal editorial. I urge the Committee on the texture of American life. SEMITISM But he is just as important as a vivid ex­ House Administration to report H.R. 4104 by ample of the increasing social and political Mr. Thomas to the floor for consideration im­ HON. TOM I.ANTOS acceptability of racism and bigotry in the in­ mediately. OF CALIFORNIA tellectual and political life of the country. FAT-FREE FRANK IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES For years now it has been there to see and smell-in anti-Semitic speeches at campus One of the reasons for the public's cyni­ Monday, February 24, 1992 cism about Congress is that when Members rallies, in college ads denying the Holocaust, try to reform the institution, their efforts Mr. LANTOS. Mr. Speaker, while the out­ in violently bigoted pop and rap lyrics sold often turn out to be a sham. Take the issue come of Tuesday's Presidential primary was to millions and clear except to music critics of franking, the practice by which Members clearly more of a vote against George Bush who left their brains in the piano stool, in carpet-bomb constituents with taxpayer­ TV air time given to skinheads to vilify than a vote for Patrick Buchanan, it is ex­ blacks. funded propaganda hyping their accomplish­ tremely troubling that a man with as clear a And now we come to the point where a ments. In 1990, the public outcry over frank­ history of ethnic, racial and religious intoler­ Presidential candidate's record of carefully ing forced the House to place a formal limit ance as Patrick Buchanan is seen as a credi­ crafted insults is hardly even discussed dur­ on the amount of mail a Member could send ing the campaign. out. But the limit still allows a wide variety ble candidate for the highest office in the land. Unfortunately, Mr. Buchanan's record of in­ The responsibility for this phenomenon of abuses. does not rest simply on the bigots-what else Roll Call; the Capitol Hill newspaper, re­ tolerance and xenophobia has not been the subject of sufficient attention by political lead­ did we expect? It rests on blacks who partici­ ports that in just two days last month more pate in or ignore anti-Semitism, on whites than 58 million newsletters and notices were ers or the national media. I suspect that when who get all upset when blacks get even a few mailed by House Members. That's enough to his often shocking and defamatory views are of the special, essential breaks in life that reach more than half the mailboxes in the given the attention they deserve, he, and his they themselves always enjoyed. nation. candidacy, will be judged harshly by the Amer­ It rests on those journalistic friends-and But some Members aren't satisfied with ican people. TV partners-of Mr. Buchanan who tell us he just mailing to their current constituents. The truth of the matter is that Patrick Bu­ really is a charming fellow even if he talks a Dozens of Members are taking advantage of chanan represents an ugly past in American little too bluntly. It rests on people like Wil­ a loophole in the House Rules to mail to peo­ liam Buckley, who agree now that Mr. Bu­ ple outside their districts. Because the na­ politics. His narrowminded vision for America chanan 1id after all say anti-Semitic things tion's congressional districts are being and his divisive, negative tactics pose a great but then tell us they would vote for him in redrawn this year, Members are allowed to threat to the future of this Nation. He must not New Hampshire as a message to Mr. Bush. send mass mailings to areas that may be be underestimated. What message? Anti-Semitism is less offen­ added to their district for the November The New York Times columnist A.M. Rosen­ sive than raising taxes? election and to counties that border their thal has written an excellent article on the dis­ With a few staunch exceptions, Washington current district. The excuse is that a Mem­ turbing phenomenon of Patrick Buchanan. columnists and commentators looked ber should be able to "introduce" himself to Most importantly, he argues that people who straight at Mr. Buchanan's statements and potential constituents. The practical effect innuendos-looked, and ran. They stayed is to discourage challengers from filing should know better have indirectly helped his friends and admirers right through his against incumbents, and to make it more dif­ cause-Mr. Buchanan's campaign has thrived trashing of Holocaust truth, through his irri­ ficult for those brave challengers who do run because his intolerable rhetoric has been met tation of Catholic-Jewish sensibilities, to win. with deafening silence and apparent indiffer­ through his cracks about how Congress was Rep. Bill Thomas of California has intro­ ence. Israeli-occupied territory and Democrats the duced legislation to level the political play­ Mr. Speaker, I ask that Mr. Rosenthal's arti­ poodles of the Israeli lobby. These Washing­ ing field a bit by closing such franking loop­ cle be printed in today's RECORD and that my ton experts needed no translation: the Israeli holes. He says the potential for abuse is colleagues give it the thoughtful and serious lobby gets its money and votes not from Je­ mind-boggling. Because he represents a cor­ attention it deserves. rusalem but from American Jews legally and ner of Los Angeles County, Rep. Thomas morally supporting a cause close to them. could send mail to residents of all the adjoin­ [From the New York Times, Feb. 14, 1992) The cesspool was plumbed when Mr. Bu­ ing counties-a big advantage if he ran for ON MY MIND: VICTORY FOR BUCHANAN chanan said in August 1990 that only the Is­ statewide office. "l could mail to two-thirds (By A.M. Rosenthal) raeli Defense Ministry and its " amen cor­ of the state's residents, if I could afford it," Patrick Buchanan already has achieved a ner" in the U.S. were beating the war drums. he says. remarkable victory in the New Hampshire That was a lie-a lie, and as plain a piece of Even traditional defenders of congressional primary. It will stand no matter what the deliberate evil as ever uttered on TV. It perks, such as Brookings Institution scholar vote spread. meant watch out, the Jews are trying to Thomas Mann, can't justify this latest abuse He could not have done it alone. He had drag your children into war for foreign pur­ of power. Rep. Thomas has more than 50 co­ the help of American journalists and politi­ poses. From the Beltway, came the sound of sponsors for his franking-reform bill. includ- cians. silence. 3186 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS February 24, 1992 Top politicians matched journalists in mentation on this point undercuts the case fects on marginally solvent institutions. En­ courage. Mr. Bush never suggests. heavens for further funding because many in Con­ closed is a more detailed explanation of no, that Mr. Buchanan's anti-Semitism gress have chosen to ignore what they per­ these costs prepared by my staff. might be at least one reason to vote against ceive to be unsubstantiated claims. As the enclosed analysis indicates, delay­ him. Last November, Congress provided RTC ing the resolution process, even for only a And not one of the five candidates of the with an additional $25 billion in loss author­ short period of time, is quite costly. I urge other party thought Mr. Buchanan's anti­ ity. This authority expires on April 1, 1992. you to provide the RTC with sufficient ap­ semitism an issue worth mentioning. These Unless Congress acts to provide additional propriations to carry out its mission by no people-they are Democrats? funds before then, RTC will once again expe­ later than mid-March so that unnecessary So the victory is Mr. Buchanan's, the re­ rience delays in its operations. We under­ costs do not begin to mount. Additional spectable, acceptable, charming Buchanan's. stand that the April 1, 1992 funding deadline funds will eventually have to be appropriated What's more, he has refused to withdraw, re­ may already be adding to RTC costs by lim­ in order to fulfill the government's obliga­ tract or soften his anti-Semitic insults. iting its resolution activity to those institu­ tion to insured depositors. Delay only wors­ Please note. This man is keeping his powder tions which can be closed by that date. The ens the situation and in no way serves any dry. size of such losses might be reduced if Con­ purpose. gress had a better understanding of the costs I appreciate your interest and look forward of such delay. to working with you. If you have any ques­ CONGRESSIONAL DELAYS COST It would therefore be helpful if RTC pro­ tions, please let me know. $500 MILLION vided Congress with a careful analysis of the Sincerely, causes and magnitude of such delays. This ALBERT V. CASEY, analysis should focus on those costs that are President and CEO. HON. WIWS D. GRADISON, JR. due solely to Congressional inaction and RTC STAFF ANALYSIS OF OHIO should provide information on both the rea­ Delay in the resolution process is costly IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES sons for and the magnitude of past costs. To because some, although not all, of the oper­ the extent possible, specific examples of ad­ Monday, February 24, 1992 ating expenses of conservatorships are low­ ditional costs should be provided. Finally, we ered or eliminated at resolution. In particu­ Mr. GRADISON. Mr. Speaker, we all know would like to know by what date Congress lar. before an institution is closed, its nega­ that, by refusing to provide the necessary ap­ must provide further funding to avoid such tive net worth and assets are funded at the propriations, Congress has repeatedly delayed losses in the future. institution's cost of funds. After resolution, We expect that much of the analysis re­ the Resolution Trust Corporation's efforts to negative net worth and remaining assets are quested in this letter has already been per­ funded at a government cost of funds. While resolve failed savings and loans. On April 1 of formed by your staff. We would therefore this year, the RTC will once again have to downsizing durtng conservatorship and high hope that it could be collected and presented cost funds replacement serve to lower a cease its operations unless Congress acts be­ by February 15 to give Congress sufficient conservatorship's cost of funds, they cannot fore then to extend its spending authority. Un­ time to act on it. Please advise us if this completely eliminate the government cost of fortunately, many Members of Congress re­ date is not attainable. · funds advantage. main unaware of the costs of these delays. Sincerely, The cost of funds differential between Last month, Senator DOMENIC! and I asked the PETE DOMENIC!, conservatorships and 1-year Treasury bor­ Ranking Republican, rowings at yearend 1991 was approximately RTC to document the magnitude of these Senate Budget Committee. costs and to forecast how they would grow if 180 basis points. Compared to historical dif­ BILL GRADISON, ferences, this is a high differential. The rea­ Congress once again fails to act in a timely Ranking Republican, son for this high differential is that short­ manner. The RTC's response shows that past House Budget Committee. term interest rates dropped rapidly toward delays have already cost the taxpayer be­ the end of 1991 while deposits repriced much tween $400 and $500 million. Unless Con­ RESOLUTION TRUST CORPORATION, more slowly. However, even during the third gress provides more funding by mid-March, Washington, DC, February 20, 1992. quarter of calendar year 1991, when interest these losses will begin growing again by $2 to Hon. WILLIS D. GRADISON, Jr., rates did not decline as rapidly as they de­ $3 million per day. The letter from Senator Ranking Minority Member, Committee on the clined during the fourth quarter, the dif­ Budget, House of Representatives, Washing­ DOMENIC! and myself, as well as the RT C's re­ ferential was approximately 115 basis points. ton, DC. Assuming a 115-basis-point differential, that sponse, are printed below. DEAR MR. GRADISON: Thank you for your approximately 20 percent of a CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES, co-signed letter asking for further expla­ conservatorship's liabilities can be replaced COMMITTEE ON THE BUDGET, nation of the cost to the American taxpayer with lower cost funds, and that the replaced Washington, DC, January 17, 1992. of delaying funding for the Resolution Trust funds cost an average of 150 basis points Mr. Albert V. Casey, Chairman, Corporation. above the institution's average cost of funds, Resolution Trust Corporation, Washington, DC. Since the fall of 1990, the RTC has had to resolution lowers funding cost by approxi­ DEAR CHAIRMAN CASEY: We are writing to postpone almost two quarters of resolution mately 50 basis points. request an analysis of the costs of congres­ activity due to inadequate funding. We esti­ In addition to lowering funding costs, reso­ sional delays in providing the Resolution mate that, in the aggregate, the cost of this lution eliminates noninterest expenses asso­ Trust Corporation with sufficient appropria­ delay was $400 million to $500 million. Last ciated with gathering liabilities such as tions to carry out its responsibilities. November, Congress provided the RTC with branch employee salaries, marketing, etc. As you know, Congress has chosen to fund $25 billion in loss funds, but the availability According to Functional Cost Analysis data, RTC with current, definite appropriations of these funds expires on April 1, 1992. If Con­ compiled by the Federal Reserve Board, rather than providing it with permanent, in­ gress does not provide the RTC with addi­ noninterest expenses associated with gather­ definite authority, which we would prefer. tional loss funds by mid-March 1992-when ing liabilities at thrifts comes to approxi­ Periodically, RTC has exhausted its funding the RTC would normally begin marketing in­ mately 1.15 percent of assets. authority, forcing it to delay the pace of res­ stitutions for resolution during the second Combining the Government's cost of funds olutions while awaiting action by Congress. quarter of the calendar year-losses due to advantage with the noninterest expenses Supporters of further funding, including our­ inadequate funding will once again begin to that are eliminated at resolution yields a. selves, have argued that such action is un­ mount up. quarterly cost of delay of .38 percent of as­ avoidable and that delays only act to in­ We estimate that a one-quarter delay sets, or $3.8 million for each quarter that the crease the eventual cost of resolving failed would result in unrecoverable costs of ap­ resolution of a billion dollars of assets is de­ savings and loans. proximately $200 to $250 million, while two layed. Congress first delayed RTC funding in the quarters of consecutive delay would result in Based on the information the RTC cur­ fall of 1990. Full funding was not provided unrecoverable costs of approximately $600 to rently has from the Office of Thrift Super­ until the spring of 1991. Estimates of the cost $900 million. The cost of two quarters of con­ vision regarding this 1992 caseload, if the of delay reached hundreds of millions of dol­ secutive delay is more than twice the cost of RTC were to receive uninterrupted loss fund­ lars. More recently, Congress delayed fund­ one quarter's delay because the longer the ing, it would resolve institutions with assets ing for RTC during the fall of 1991. At the period of delay, the longer it takes to catch of approximately $33 billion, $45 billion, and time, there were reports that the cost of up. These estimates exclude nonquantifiable $27 billion, respectively, during the last delay was $8 million per day. These numbers factors such as the deterioration of franchise three quarters of calendar year 1992. If fund­ have been widely quoted but, to the best of values of institutions that remain longer in ing were delayed one quarter, the resolution our knowledge, no detailed justification for conservatorship than would otherwise be of institutions scheduled to be closed during them exists. In our view, the lack of docu- necessary, and their adverse competitive ef- the second quarter of the calendar year-in- February 24, 1992 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 3187 stitutions holding approximately $33 billion dian Hammocks Park and Tropical Park, casting in the months ahead. I extend my in assets-would be delayed. However, the both several miles away. warmest congratulations to you Mr. Director, RTC could not flood the market and make up "It was a well thought out program," said and to Mr. Untermeyer as you kick off the next the entire $33 billion in delayed resolutions Mijalis. "It was truly a grass roots effort." in one quarter. Mijalis said community leaders also were 50 years. Rather, since $45 billion of resolutions are impressed by the group's diverse ethnic and I have been asked to address how I see the already anticipated for the third calendar national mix, which include Haitian, Jamai­ VOA today and in the future. Well, VOA has quarter, it might make up one-third, or Sll can and Hispanic couples. always been somewhat of an enigma. It is b1llion, in the third quarter of the calendar Neighbor Marlene Miles started the effort asked to perform functions that may some­ year, and the remaining $22 billion in the last fall when· she saw the contest advertised times seem contradictory. On the one hand, fourth quarter. Under such circumstances, in The Herald's Neighbors section. VOA is the policy voice of the United States. the one quarter delay in funding would cause She and de Pablo came up with the park On the other hand, it broadcasts accurate and Sll billion in assets to be delayed one quarter idea, then got support from neighbors Donna and $22 billion to be delayed two quarters. At Russo, Frances del Pino and Dulce and Ben­ objective news and information around the a cost of $3.8 million for each quarter that jamin Martinez. De Pablo mailed off the pro­ world. Given the VOA's charter, to articulate the resolution of Sl billion of assets is de­ posal and forgot about it until Mijalis called U.S. policy and to serve as an accurate, ob­ layed, this translates into a cost of delay of last week. jective, and comprehensive source of news, slightly over $200 million. If, for some rea­ De Pablo, however, said the project has run there is ample potential for tension where son-perhaps because the actual caseload into a snag since the announcement. VOA's diplomatic and journalistic mandates during the last quarter of calendar year 1992 State law requires the playground to have collide. turns out to be higher than currently antici­ a handicapped entrance. The group also If VOA is to continue on its course of broad­ needs to fence the playground, which they pated-the $33 billion in delayed resolutions casting more targeted news to certain areas of is spread out evenly over three quarters, the did not include in the budget. total cost of delay would come to approxi­ DePablo, the mother of two boys, said she the world, then it must maintain an atmos­ mately $250 m1llion. remains optimistic and hopes the county or phere of journalistic freedom in spite of these If funding were delayed two quarters, the somebody else will help out. Said Miles, who tensions. This is where strong leadership of RTC would have fallen behind by $88 billion has three children: "The children are very the Agency and of the Voice are necessary to in resolutions by the time funding is author­ excited. All they want is the monkey bars." set and defend the standards of independence ized. Depending on the RTC's caseload dur­ Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to bring to my and professional journalism. This is the point ing calendar year 1993, it is likely to take colleagues' attention a few of my constituents on which the future structure of U.S. Govern­ two to four quarters to completely make up who are actively working to make south Flor­ ment broadcasting will rest. Surrogacy may for such a delay. At a cost of $3.8 m1llion for each quarter that the resolution of $1 billion ida a more pleasant place for children. Con­ not be the magic word in formulating our fu­ of assets is delayed, this would translate to gratulations on a job well done to Maria de ture policies, but truth is. VOA has the flexibil­ a total cost of delay of $600 million to $900 Pablo, Marlene Miles, Donna Russo, Frances ity in this charter to deliver some of the same million. del Pino, and Dulce and Benjamin Martinez. goods as surrogate radio. But the question is whether the diplomats and journalists can make it work and whether the administration A TRIBUTE TO FIVE SNAPPER THE 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE and the Congress can deliver the resources to CREEK FAMILIES VOICE OF AMERICA make it work. I don't have to tell you that VOA is already HON. ILEANA ROS.LEHTINEN HON. DANI'E B. FASCEll changing to meet the demands of the next 50 OF FLORIDA OF FLORIDA years. There is broad support in the Commit­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES tee on Foreign Affairs for a Voice that targets a portion of its news and information to the re­ Monday, February 24, 1992 Monday, February 24, 1992 gion or country to which it is broadcasting. Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN. Mr. Speaker, I would Mr. FASCELL. Mr. Speaker, this is an There is also support for the role of VOA as like to congratulate five Snapper Creek fami­ amazing time to be celebrating the 50th anni­ educator-not only in English language train­ lies who have won $1,000 in the Junior versary of the Voice of America-a time when ing, but in the rudiments of free enterprise and League of Miami's good neighbors contest. the most unlikely governments are celebrating democracy to those governments entering the Maria de Pablo, Marlene Miles, Donna Russo, the Voice. Who would have thought several community of democratic nations and trying to Frances del Pino, and Dulce and Benjamin years ago that Mikhail Gorbachev would sa­ establish viable economic systems in the Martinez are anxious to use their winnings to lute VOA? Who would have predicted that world economy. The information age is also build a playground for the many children that Boris Yeltsin would call on the VOA to dis­ an education age. Without training, individuals live in their Snapper Creek neighborhood. In a seminate his words during a coup attempt? At will not be able to adapt and adjust to rapidly Miami Herald article entitled "Parents Win age 50, the Voice is in its prime and can only changing societies. $1,000 for a Playground," Manny Garcia re­ improve with age and experience. You have In performing its role as a builder of democ­ ports on the five Snapper Creek families' am­ received the thanks of nations now attempting racy, VOA can move closer to its place in a bitions of winning the Junior League's contest: to embrace democracy. I thank you for giving truly integrated public diplomacy policy that Tired of not having a nearby playground me the opportunity to add my thanks and my helps to accomplish foreign policy goals. Such for their children, five Snapper Creek fami­ congratulations. expanded functions will demand the greater lies decided to do something about it last It wasn't so long ago that VOA was jammed participation of USIA in the policymaking proc­ year. They entered a contest to win $1,000 to overseas and that some officials and media in ess, through the National Security Council. build a small playground. They won last our own country questioned the expenditure of Today the Voice of America is a symbol of week. public funds on what they call propaganda. a United States that did not shy away from its "I had no idea we were going to win," said Today the jamming has virtually ceased and prominent place in the world. It is an example Maria de Pablo, who lives in the 10800 block of Snapper Creek Drive. "I was very excited. the clamor appears to be for more broadcast­ of our commitment to the free flow of informa­ There's a lot of kids out here, but there's ing of every kind. You have proven the worth tion and a recognition that the United States nothing for the little ones to do." of a U.S. Government broadcasting service. should take the lead in delivering that basic De Pablo and her group are among seven You are survivors of the ebbs and flows of human right. VOA proclaims our engagement entrants that each won Sl,000 in the Junior public opinion, and victors in the cold war. It in the world rather than a retreat into isolation. League of Miami's Good Neighbors Contest. is my pleasure to congratulate all of you-jour­ I am a firm believer that VOA is an instrument Contest chairwoman Elaine Mijalis said nalists, engineers, and managers-for bringing that can continue to figure prominently in our winners were picked based on their project's VOA the acclaim it has received during such vision of a more peaceful world. ability to solve a problem in the community. The Snapper Creek group submitted a plan a time of transition in the world. This country needs an official voice that can to build a small playground along the banks Let me also say that your Director, Ambas­ anticipate the repercussion around the world of the Snapper Creek canal. The canal bank sador Henry Catto, is the man to have at the of changes in U.S. policy and ensure that currently has a bike path and exercise helm of USIA as we navigate the waters of these policies are properly explained. At a course. The closest parks for childreT\ ""re In- whither U.S. Government international broad- time when many new nations are looking to 3188 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS February 24, 1992 the United States for guidance, VOA is a sym­ BIOGRAPHIES OF CHIEF hostage, the settlers were able to arrange bol of the values that we cherish. POWHATAN AND POCAHONTAS ransom terms: English prisoners and goods were returned, and Pocahontas was restored I have always believed that the United to her father. States should broadcast to our friends as well HON. ENI F.H. FALEOMA VAEGA But while she was living among the Eng­ as to countries whose governments hold U.S. OF AMERICAN SAMOA lish at Jamestown, Pocahontas had met IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES John Rolfe, "an honest gentleman and of policies in contempt or who attempt to control good behaviour," as records of the time de­ information flows. The future Voice should be Monday, February 24, 1992 scribe him. The two fell in love. After Poca­ a global system, broadcasting to successor Mr. FALEOMAVAEGA. Mr. Speaker, hontas had been converted to Christianity generations in Europe, and reaching audi­ through Public Law 102-188 (S.J. Res. 217, and baptized under the name of " the Lady Rebecca," she and Rolfe were married. ences in other parts of the world where our H.J. Res. 342), Congress and the President The match was much to the benefit of Eng­ signal is weak or nonexistent. But a global designated 1992 as the Year of the American lish colonists, for Powhatan kept peace with broadcasting system will face a competitive Indian. This law pays tribute to the people who them until his death in 1618. environment from other government and pri­ first inhabited the land now known as the con­ In 1616, Mr. and Mrs. Rolfe and several vate broadcasters. Competition will require us tinental United States. Although only symbolic, other Indians accompanied Jamestown Gov­ ernor Thomas Dale to England, where Poca­ to understand and serve the needs and inter­ this gesture is important because it shows there is sympathy in the eyes of a majority of hontas was received as a princess. She lived ests of particular audiences in various regions happily there until, at about 22, she died of both Houses of the Congress for those Indian of the world. smallpox. Her only son, Thomas Rolfe, re­ issues wt)ich we as a Congress have been turned as a young man to the home of his My immediate concern for the future of U.S. struggling with for over 200 years. mother, and later founded one of America's government broadcasting is that decisions not In support of the Year of the American In­ most distinguished families-the Randolphs be made by the budget knife, but be the result dian, and as part of my on-going series this of Virginia. Several remnant groups, rep­ of long-term policy analysis. We must set a year, I am providing for the consideration of resentative of the historic Powhatan Confed­ high priority for communications in our foreign my colleagues a short biography of Chief eracy, are found today in Virginia. Of these, Powhatan and his daughter Pocahontas. This the Pamunkey and Mattaponi are best policy budget, and not pit these moneys known. against refugee assistance or post openings in biography was taken from a U.S. Department the Commonwealth of Independent States. of the Interior publication entitled "Famous In­ dians, A Collection of Short Biographies." And if we don't have the funds at this moment DAY OF RECOGNITION OF PHIL­ to make the Voice of America into the ex­ POWHATAN AND POCAHONTAS IPPINE WORLD WAR II VETER­ panded, global service we want it to be, the When English settlers founded Jamestown ANS Colony in 1607, all of what is now Tidewater Congress and the administration must work to­ Virginia was occupied by a confederacy of gether to divine the structure and broadcasting Algonquin Indian tribes headed by a power­ HON. CHARLFS E. BENNETT priorities of U.S. Government broadcasting in ful chief known as Powhatan (his proper OF FLORIDA IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES a manner that will allow the radio or radios to name was Wahunsonacock). Although Chief Powhatan could easily have destroyed the Monday, February 24, 1992 evolve to meet the needs of our foreign policy. entire young colony, he and his people were As the question of programming and deliv­ generally friendly during the pioneers' first Mr. BENNETT. Mr. Speaker, I introduced a joint resolution to designate April 9, 1992, as ery systems is debated, we must also debate difficult years. Capt. John Smith, the English colony's a Day of Recognition of Philippine World War technology issues. To be sure, we cannot at leader, described Powhatan as a tall, dig­ II Veterans and I encourage Members of Con­ this time afford redundant broadcast facilities. nified man in his 60's, with a grim suspicious gress to join me in this. VOA and RFE/RL have shared broadcasting face and a reputation for cruelty to anyone I had the privilege of serving in the 33d In­ facilities with good effect. VOA has also who got in his way. fantry Division in the Philippines in World War moved to new frequencies in areas where But Powhatan had a very soft heart for his 11; and after our capture of Baguio, the sum­ "dearest daughter," Pocahontas, a girl of shortwave audiences were declining. But as a about 13 at the time of the English arrival. mer capital of the Philippines, I was privileged government, we need to set a logical frame­ Many legends have grown up around Poca­ as a guerrilla to ~ght in the northern Luzon work for global U.S. Government broadcasting hontas. One of the most famous of these tells mountains for the freedom of our ally, the Phil­ as we evolve into new technologies in different that when John Smith, having intruded too ippines. So, it is with a feeling of nostalgia and regions of the world. Our first priority for the far on Indian territory, was captured and great love for the Philippine people and their about to be beheaded at Powhatan's order, future of U.S. Government broadcasting great country that I introduce this resolution Pocahontas saved his life by throwing herself today. I would not be alive today if it had not should be to build a modern network to broad­ over his body. Then, the story continues, been for the Philippine guerrillas I fought Powhatan, yielding to Pocahontas' pleas, cast clearly and effectively, no matter what our alongside in those days now long distant past. ultimate message may be. pardoned the English leader and sent him back to Jamestown in peace. The resolution I have introduced is as fol­ I don't have a crystal ball that forecasts the In 1609, making a diplomatic effort to lows: future of VOA, surrogate services, or the birth maintain the Indians' good will, the English H.J. RES. - of a Radio Free China. My crystal ball can't settlers crowned Chief Powhatan king of the Whereas, upon the outbreak of war be­ even tell you how the birds will migrate over territory. Much pomp and ceremony went tween the United States and Japan in World along with the crowning, but, according to War II, 110,000 members of the organized the Israeli relay station. What is clear is that Captain Smith, it was not a complete suc­ military forces of the Government of the America still needs the Voice. cess. Powhatan was more interested in the Commonwealth of the Philippines who had I am sure that all of you at the Voice have gifts which went along with the event than been called into the service of the United in the crown itself, and was reluctant to bow States Armed Forces by order of President received birthday greetings in more than the his head even long enough for the crown to Roosevelt dated July 26, 1941, were commit­ 44 languages in which VOA broadcasts. be placed upon it. ted to battle, along with United States per­ These greetings testify that the world still Indian-white relations became less friendly sonnel, against the Imperial Japanese forces needs the Voice. VOA has made many friends after John Smith's return to England, and that invaded the Philippines on December 8, for the United States around the world since promises were broken on both sides. The 1941; English intruded upon Indian lands, and the Whereas April 9, 1992, and May 6, 1992, its beginnings in the days after Pearl Harbor. resentful Powhatans captured settlers and mark the 50th anniversaries of the fall of Ba­ Let me congratulate all of you on this anniver­ made off with colonists' belongings. There taan and Corregidor, respectively, to Impe­ sary representing 50 years of service to the were several years of minor warfare. rial Japanese forces; U.S. Government and to the world, for surviv­ In 1613, taking advantage of Powhatan's Whereas the Filipino and United States de­ great love for his daughter, the English de­ fenders of the Philippines engaged Japanese ing the vicissitudes of politics and Federal coyed Pocahontas onto a British ship which forces from the breaches of the Philippine is­ budgets, and for building a fine institution that lay at anchor in the Potomac, and carried lands to the last defense of Bataan and Cor­ represents the ideals of this country overseas. her off to Jamestown. With so valuable a regidor in a grueling battle lasting 150 days; February 24, 1992 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 3189 Whereas that defense compelled Japan to purchase of two diesel electric submarines? SUPPORT FOR H.R. 2492 divert thousands of additional troops to the Is Egypt seeking U.S. permission to purchase Philippines; the hull sections for these two submarines Whereas the enormous sacrifices of the de­ from Germany and then have them outfitted HON. ROBERT A. BORSKI fenders in the battles of Bataan and Corregi­ in the U.S. using U.S. FMF assistance? What OF PENNSYLVANIA dor provided the United States and its Allies is your position on these matters? Is there IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES with valuable time to prepare their armed currently a prohibition against providing the forces for a counteroffensive campaign U.S. funding for the manufacture of any sub­ Monday, February 24, 1992 against Japan; marine for export? Have there been any ex­ Mr. BORSKI. Mr. Speaker, I rise in support Whereas, in that defense, the members of ceptions to this policy in recent years? of H.R. 2492, to repeal the tax on unemploy­ the Filipino forces and their United States I appreciate your consideration of these ment compensation. counterparts struggled against difficult odds general and specific questions and look for­ Congress must right a wrong that took place and desperate circumstances and faced, with ward to an early reply. indomitable spirit, fortitude, and loyalty to With best regards, 6 years ago when we approved a provision of America,. powerful Imperial Japanese forces; Sincerely, the 1986 Tax Act and agreed to fully tax a Whereas members of the Filipino forces ac­ LEE H. HAMILTON , person's unemployment compensation. quitted themselves nobly during the Bataan Chairman, Subcommittee There could be no better time than the death march, during their internment in on Europe and the Middle East. present to correct our mistake. The Nation is death camps, and throughout 3 years of re­ in the depths of a serious recession and to tax sistance against Japanese occupation of the THE ASSISTANT SECRETARY OF DEFENSE, people who are the victims of this crisis is sim­ Philippines; and · Washington, DC, February 6, 1992. ply cruel and inhumane. Whereas the United States recognizes the Hon. LEE H. HAMILTON, In my own city of Philadelphia I see hun­ sacrifice, loyalty, and valuable contribution Chairman, Subcommittee on Europe and the of the Filipino World War II veterans to the Middle East, Committee on Foreign Affairs, dreds of hard-working people whose lifestyles causes of peace, freedom, and human dignity: House of Representatives, Washington, DC. screeched to a halt when the recession cost Now, therefore, be it DEAR MR. CHAIRMAN: Secretary Cheney re­ them their jobs. Resolved by the Senate and House of Rep­ ceived your inquiry related to the recent They bought houses and cars based on resentatives of the United States of America in visit to the United States by General Mo­ steady incomes and now have much smaller Congress assembled, hammed Hussein Tantawi, Egyptian Min­ unemployment checks to pay their bills. SECTION 1. DESIGNATION OF DAY. ister of Defense. He asked that I respond to Just 2 weeks ago I spoke with many of (a) DESIGNATION.-The President is author­ the important questions raised in your let­ these people when I announced I would co­ ized and urged to designate April 9, 1992, the ter. The key issues discussed during General sponsor H.R. 2492. Hearing their frustration 50th anniversary of the fall of Bataan, as the and sense of betrayal was all that I need to "Day of Recognition of Filipino War Veter­ Tantawi's visit included regional security ar­ ans". rangements, the situation in Iraq, Middle understand that taxing unemployment com­ (b) PRESENTATION OF RESOLUTION.-It is the East arms control, potential threats to re­ pensation must stop immediately. sense of Congress that a copy of this resolu­ gional security, joint exercises and training, Congress must show unemployed Ameri­ tion be presented to Filipino veterans 1;Lnd and purchases of military equipment from cans we are here to pick them up, not punch the Filipino people in Manila on April 9, 1992, the U.S. them down. during the observance of the 50th anniver­ General Tantawi did not make an official I ask that my colleagues join me as a co­ sary of the fall of Bataan, as an expression of request for the purchase of two diesel-pow­ ered submarines during this visit. Although sponsor of H.R. 2492 arid that we move quick­ goodwill and a reaffirmation of the continu­ ly to repeal the tax on unemployment com­ ing regard of the United States and the Egyptians have informed us that they wish American people for a lasting Filipino-Amer­ to utilize FMF credits to the maximum ex­ pensation. ican friendship. tent possible for a diesel submarine pur­ chase, they have not provided an authori­ tative statement on where or how they wish DADE EDUCATOR RECEIVES NFL to have the submarines built and how they TEACHER OF THE YEAR AWARD UNITED STATES DISCUSSIONS wish to pay for them. We are aware, how­ WITH EGYPT ON THE POSSIBLE ever, that the Egyptian Government has re­ PURCHASE OF SUBMARINES quested proposals for construction of conven­ HON. ILEANA ROS.LEHTINEN FROM THE UNITED STATES tional submarines from shipyards in the OF FLORIDA United States, France, the United Kingdom, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES and possibly other countries. Monday, February 24, 1992 HON. LEE u: HAMILTON Since the Egyptians have not submitted a OF INDIANA Letter of Request, the Department of De­ Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN. Mr. Speaker, I am IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES fense has not taken a final position on this pleased to recognize Miriam Williams, the Monday, February 24, 1992 issue. We have expressed concern to our 1991 recipient of the National Football Egyptian friends about the use of FMF cred­ League's Teacher of the Year Award. As a Mr. HAMIL TON. Mr. Speaker, on January 7, its for such a purchase (Egyptian credits are teacher at Miami Palmetto Middle School, Ms. 1992, I wrote to the Department of Defense fully committed for several years to come) Williams met Derrick Thomas, currently a line­ with questions regarding the October 1991 and about possible construction of sub­ marines in the U.S. backer for the Kansas City Chiefs, 13 years visit to the United States of Egyptian Defense ago. It was he who nominated his middle Minister Tantawi. On February 6 I received a There is no legal prohibition against pro­ viding U.S. Government funds for the manu­ school teacher, Ms. Williams, for the honor. reply from the Department of Defense. I would facture of submarines in the U.S. for export. When Ms. Williams recalls her first encoun­ like to bring the correspondence to the atten­ It should be noted, however, that the only ter with Mr. Thomas, she notes that the rela­ tion of my colleagues, and the t~xt follows: submarines ever transferred to a foreign tionship did not begin well. In fact, it ended up COMMITTEE ON FOREIGN AFFAIRS, state have been surplus older U.S. conven­ with a suspension for Mr. Thomas. However, Washington, DC, January 7, 1992. tional submarines. this incident encouraged her to work with Mr. Hon. RICHARD H. CHENEY, The U.S. Navy is opposed to manufacturing Secretary of Defense, The Department of De­ submarines in the United States for export Thomas in order to help him. Eventually, her fense, The Pentagon, Washington, DC. because of the possibility of technology efforts paid off, and she helped Mr. Thomas DEAR MR. SECRETARY: Subsequent to a transfer that could undercut our vital advan­ build academic self esteem by assisting him hearing last November with the Department tage in undersea warfare. In the past, tb,.e with his reading skills. Ms. Williams' dedication of State on the Middle East, it was suggested Secretary of Defense has supported the did not end there. When it came time for Mr. that I contact you with questions regarding Navy. There have been no exceptions to this Thomas to pursue a college career, Ms. Wil­ the October 1991 visit to the United States of policy. liams aided him in his decision to attend the I hope we have answered your questions. Egyptian Defense Minister Tantawi. University of Alabama. I would like to know what were the key is­ We will keep in touch with your staff if any­ sues on Minister Tantawi's agenda and what thing develops on this issue of diesel sub­ Today, Ms. Williams still teaches at Miami was discussed during his visit. I would also marines. Palmetto Middle School. Her former student like to know the following: Did the Defense Sincerely, Thomas has proceeded on to play profes­ Minister make an official request for the JAMES R. LILLEY. sional football. In addition, Mr. Thomas and 3190 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS February 24, 1992 his praises for Ms. Williams helped to inspire H.R. 4289 STRENGTHENING THE ELECTIONS the creation of the National Football League Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep­ PROCESS IN ROMANIA [NFL] Teacher of the Year Award. When NFL resentatives of the United States of America in Commissioner Paul Tagliabue heard Thomas Congress assembled, HON. STENY H. HOYER speak highly of his grade school mentor, he SECTION 1. EUGIBILI1Y OF AMERICAN SAMOA FOR EMERGENCY LIVESTOCK FEED OF MARYLAND began talk of the program. Response from the ASSISTANCE. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES players since then has been incredible, ac­ Section 602(3) of the Agricultural Act of Monday, February 24, 1992 cording to NFL spokeswoman JoJo Rein. 1949 (7 U.S.C. 1471(3)) is amended by inserting For her dedication and hard work, Ms. Wil­ "American Samoa," after "the Virgin Is­ Mr. HOYER. Mr. Speaker, on February 9, liams will receive from the National Football lands,". 1992, the people of Romania went to the polls League a $5,000 grant for use at her school, to elect local councilors and mayors in the first and a free trip to the Pro Bowl game in Ha­ free local elections in over 40 years. A mem­ waii. Her school will also be the recipient of a ber of the Helsinki Commission staff traveled IN REMEMBRANCE OF GEN. JAMES $10,000 scholarship, funded by the NFL, to be to Romania in January as part of a pre-elec­ given in the names of both Ms. Williams and H. POLK tion survey mission and returned this month Mr. Thomas. In addition, I would like to com­ as an accredited election observer. mend the leadership of Principal Sidney Clark HON. RONAID D. COLEMAN The pre-election assessment prepared by for making Palmetto Middle School a place OF TEXAS the staff of the Helsinki Commission identified where learning can happen, and where tal­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES areas of significant improvement relative to the national elections of May 1990, in particular a ented students like young Thomas are not Monday, February 24, 1992 overlooked. more tolerant campaign atmosphere, more Mr. COLEMAN of Texas. Mr. Speaker, I rise equal access to mass media, and the decision today to honor the memory of four-star Gen. to allow domestic election observers. There James H. Polk, a constituent of mine and, were, however, a number of areas of concern. INCLUSION OF AMERICAN SAMOA more importantly, a friend. General Polk was These included the lack of standard, detailed IN THE EMERGENCY LIVESTOCK United States forces commander in Berlin dur­ guidelines and procedures for election offi­ FEED ASSISTANCE PROGRAM ing the cold war and commander-in-chief of cials, the substantial technical role played by the United States Army in Europe from 1966 incumbent [appointed] officials, procedures for HON. ENI F.H. FALEO MA VAEGA to 1971, when he retired. military and student voting, and the decentral­ OF AMERICAN SAMOA General Polk began his military career at ized complaint process. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Fort Bliss, TX, after graduating from the U.S. I recently received a response to the Com­ Military Academy at West Point in 1933. He mission's report from Doru V. Ursu and Mircea Monday, February 24, 1992 was the last senior Army officer to serve in the T. Vaida, Secretaries of State at the Roma­ Mr. FALEOMAVAEGA. Mr. Speaker, today I horse cavalry. Additionally, General Polk was nian Department of State for Local Public Ad­ am introducing legislation to amend the Agri­ a former commander of the 3d Armored Cav­ ministration. They assured me that our rec­ cultural Act of 1949 to make American Samoa alry Regiment, now located at Fort Bliss. ommendations and findings, as well as those eligible for emergency livestock feed assist­ In 1945, General Polk was honored for gal­ of other observers, will be considered carefully ance. This program will provide critically need­ lantry by Gen. George S. Patton during the in view of preparations for the general elec­ ed emergency feed assistance for the preser­ march across Nazi-occupied Europe. When he tions currently slated for May. They also in­ vation and maintenance of livestock in Amer­ was promoted to brigadier general in 1956, he formed me that a copy of the Helsinki Com­ ican Samoa in the event of disease, insect in­ was pinned with two of General Patton's stars mission report will be submitted to the Roma­ festation, flood, drought, fire, hurricane, earth­ which had been given to him by General Pat­ nian parliament for proper consideration during quake, storm, hot weather, or other natural ton's widow. He-received the Croix de Guerre the drafting of the general election law, and disaster.- and the Legion of Honor from France for help­ that the Government will take into account rec­ Mr. Speaker, this is yet another example of ing liberate the country from the Nazi occupa­ ommendations regarding the areas within its a vital program extended to all 50 States, tion. competence, as it prepares for the organiza­ Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, and Guam, but As assistant 3d Cavalry commander in Eu­ tion of the upcoming general elections. not American Samoa. I believe this may have rope, General Polk spearheaded General Pat­ I am encouraged by the tone of this re­ been an oversight when the other three insular ton's 3d Army advances through France, Ger­ sponse, and I commend my Romanian col­ areas were added to this program in 1988 leg­ many, and into Czechoslovakia. leagues for their intent to strengthen the proc­ islation. General Polk followed a family legacy by ess prior to the upcoming elections. The prob­ American Samoa is in one of the most joining the army. His great-uncle, Leonidas K. lems witnessed and concerns raised regarding weather-turbulent areas of the world. Within Polk, was an Episcopal bishop and West Point the local elections were serious but not insur­ the last 2 years, Samoa was devastated by graduate who served as a Confederate gen­ mountable. In particular, the provision of two hurricanes with winds in the excess of 150 eral in the Civil War. His father, Army Col. clearcut rules and procedures for election offi­ miles per hour. The most recent of the two, Harding Polk, was a roommate of General cials could help reduce inconsistencies and Hurricane Val, struck the islands of Samoa for Patton at Virginia Military Institute and West confusion. In addition, strengthening the inter­ 4 days in December last year and destroyed Point. And his brother, Thomas Polk, com­ pretive and enforcement authority of the 95 percent of subsistence crops and approxi­ manded a submarine in the October 1962 Central Election Commission could permit mately 60 percent of housing units. arms blockade of Cuba. deeper and more public investigation of com­ The farmers in Samoa were not covered I first met General Polk in July 1967 when plaints and thus enhance confidence in the under any agricultural emergency programs he was the keynote speaker for the graduation system. until last month, when the U.S. Department of of the armored officer course, a course his With the general elections so near at hand, Agriculture included the territory in the Crop son Jamie and I completed at that time. Prior I urge the Romanian authorities to work close­ Loss Assistance Program. However, the live­ to that first meeting General Polk was an in­ ly with the political parties and parliament to stock, dairy, and poultry farmers still remain spiration to me. After, he became a great establish consensus on anticipated electoral without assistance from the Federal Govern­ friend. reforms. In this regard, I have learned of an ment and private resources. Mr. Speaker, I ask that today my colleagues elections roundtable in early March, at which I believe this legislation will help relieve the join me in wishing godspeed to Gen. James J. time such negotiations might begin. I hope critical need for emergency assistance faced Polk, a good friend to me, the residents of the that a broad range of democratic political by Samoa's livestock, dairy, and poultry farm­ 16th Congressional District of Texas, and all forces will support and participate in this proc­ ers in the wake of disasters such as Hurricane the citizens of the United States. I would also ess. Val. like to thank God for providing us with General Finally, I would like to note the important Mr. Speaker, I urge my colleagues to pass Polk's military leadership and thank his family role domestic observers played in the local this bill during this Congress. for sharing him with us for those many years. elections. On February 9, more than 5,000 do- February 24, 1992 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 3191 mastic observers representing a variety of weapons disarmament commissions. These the National Association of Home Care, of the nongovernmental organizations joined the joint groups should be able to identify areas leadership role which the Visiting Nurse Asso­ international observers at the polling sites. of common concern, pinpoint problems and ciation of Louisville has assumed in the treat­ Some of these organizations had also spon­ arrive at solutions agreeable to both sides. Experts could be exchanged. ment of Alzheimer's disease patients . . sored civic education programs during the 3. As other countries join with us in coordi­ We are all too familiar with this devastating campaign period. As recognized in the Docu­ nating aid to the commonwealth, they disease which afflicts nearly 4 million Ameri­ ment of the Copenhagen Meeting of the Con­ should seriously consider establishing a bil­ cans and their families, and imposes upon the ference on the Human Dimension of the lion-dollar disarmament fund to add to the families of Alzheimer's victims heavy financial CSCE, the presence of domestic observers $400 million the United States has already burdens and the mental and emotional tor­ can enhance the electoral process. I hope committed. ment of seeing a loved one deteriorate into 4. The United States has specially designed they will be encouraged and supported in the trucks and rail cars for transporting nuclear total dependence. upcoming elections and any future contests. weapons to disarmament sites safely and se­ Recently, there have been encouraging de­ The Helsinki Commission will continue to curely. We should consider loaning these ve­ velopments in research and diagnostic studies follow events in Romania with great interest hicles to the commonwealth to help jump­ of Alzheimer's disease. And I am hopeful thlit and concern, and will do all it can to support start its disarmament program. Congress will continue to regard these efforts the Romanian people in their efforts to build a The inventory, disarmament commissions, with the highest priority and support leading democratic society. technical exchanges and transportation aid toward improved treatment and a cure. would be prudent and inexpensive first steps It is in this realm that the VNA's 18 mental to disarmament. health staff nurses have made a significant HELPING REPUBLICS DISARM Disarming offers significant business op­ portunities for American industry. Conver­ contribution in annually caring for over 800 pa­ sion from defense enterprise to disarmament tients, a third of whom are affected by some HON. NANCY PELOSI enterprise by companies such as Raytheon, level of Alzheimer's symptoms. For most OF CALIFORNIA General Atomics and Waste Management is American families, home-based health care IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATivES approaching a gross private sector income of services provide a more cost-efficient and Monday, February 24 , 1992 $10 billion. Much of the technology used here preferable alternative to institutionalized care. is applicable in the former Soviet Union, Ms. PELOSI. Mr. Speaker, on February 5, where even greater opportunities await U.S. The visiting nurse is ideally suited to this sit­ the San Francisco Examiner published an oi:r businesses. uation as both a teacher and a frien~as ed by our esteemed colleagues, Representa­ The United States has taken the disar­ someone who dispenses both knowledge and tives FASCELL and BROOMFIELD entitled "Heli:r mament leadership position and our ante is compassion in behalf of their patients. It is dif­ ing Republics Disarm." This cogent piece ar­ on the table. That leadership is important ficult to place a value on the counsel and and we in Congress can be proud of our ef­ emotional reenforcement provided to a family ticulates the importance of the United States forts to initiate the process last fall. Add assisting the Commonwealth of Independent caregiver by a home visit from someone that to Secretary of State James Baker's skilled in coping with this trauma. States in the physical act of disarmament. Dis­ leadership this month in convening an inter­ armament in today's changing world is not national conference on aid to the common­ Mr. Speaker, I was pleased to be a cospon­ only a matter of treaties, but also a matter of wealth, and you've got a winning American sor of the legislation, House Joint Resolution technical assistance. The United States has team. 212, to commemorate the occasion of National disarmament technology and expertise which, Disarmament is not a giveaway to the Visiting Nurse Associations Week. And, I sa­ if shared with the former Republics of the So­ commonwealth. It is a program that en­ lute the Visiting Nurse Association of Louisville hances America's own interests by keeping viet Union, will make the world a safer place. for their enduring commitment to the people of the commonwealth's weapons of mass de­ Louisville and Jefferson County and I commend this article to the attention of my struction out of the wrong hands. colleagues and urge them to give it thoughtful Kentuckiana. I know that my comments echo consideration. the deep sense of appreciation felt among my colleagues in paying tribute to the members of [From the San Francisco Examiner, Feb. 5, A SALUTE TO THE NATIONAL 1992] ' VISITING NURSE ASSOCIATIONS all the visiting nurse associations across America for their outstanding servic:e. HELPING REPUBLICS DISARM (By Dante Fascell and Wm. Broomfield) HON. ROMANO L MAllOLI Not many people know it, but the United OF KENTUCKY TURMOIL IN NAGORNO-KARABAGH States has quietly and efficiently gone about IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the business of destroying its nuclear and Monday, February 24, 1992 chemical stockpile over the last several HON. ROBERT G. TORRICELLI years. About 20 percent of the job is already Mr. MAZZOLI. Mr. Speaker, this past week OF NEW JERSEY complete. we observed National Visiting Nurse Associa­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES We know how to destroy these weapons tions Week to recognize and commend the Monday, February ?4, 1992 safely. What we need to do now is make sure vital role these local organizations play in our the former Soviet Union, the Commonwealth Nation's health care delivery system. Mr. TORRICELLI. Mr. Speaker, I would like of Independent States, destroys its weap­ In my own hometown, the Visiting Nurse As­ to address an issue of great concern to me ons-about 27,000 nuclear weapons and some and the many Armenian-Americans living in 40,000 tons of chemical stocks. We should sociation [VNA] of Louisville is embarking on help the commonwealth with the job. its 102d year of exemplary service to our com­ the United States: The turmoil in Nagorno­ We need to share the technology that a munity. Actually, VNA of Louisville serves a Karabagh. House Foreign Affairs staff study says has much broader geographic area that we call The people of Armenia have long endured allowed the United to disarm 10,000 nuclear "Kentuckiana" which is comprised of about 13 hardship and human suffering. Between 1915- and 100,000 chemical weapons in a safe and counties along the Ohio River in Kentucky and 23, 1.5 million Armenians died in a brutal environmentally sound manner. southern Indiana. genocide campaign waged by the Ottoman The window cf opportunity is open and Turks. After this massacre, the State of Arme­ Congress has approved $400 million for this The VNA of Louisville makes more than 600 purpose. We should get on with it before that daily home visits, providing a range of nursing, nia was carved up and the region of Nagorno­ window slams shut. rehabilitation, dietician, social work, personal Karabagh was entrusted to Azerbaijani rule. Four steps need to be taken without delay: care, pediatric and mental health services. It is Today, ethnic Armenians are still struggling for 1. We need an inventory of the republics' no surprise that from this long history of com­ their liberties under the domination of Azer­ nuclear and chemical weapons. That means mitment, and with the support of many dedi­ baijan. we need exact data on their quantity, qual­ cated volunteers, the Visiting Nurse Associa­ Soviet state repression and Azerbaijani ity, design and location. We also need an tion of Louisville has become one of the larg­ dominance have kept the ethnic Armenians in honest assessment from the commonwealth of exactly how much disarmament know-how est and most comprehensive associations in Nagorno-Karabagh from objecting to their po­ they possess and how much we must supply. the country. litical predicament. The people of Nagorno­ 2. We should press the commonwealth to I was particularly pleased and proud to read Karabagh liken their domination by Azerbaijan join in forming both nuclear and chemical in the recent issue of Caring, a publication of to their suppression by the Turks. For some 3192 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS February 24, 1992 70 years, they have endured in silent protest, To help, I introduced legislation with Rep­ the-art manufacturing design, committed addi­ maintaining their culture, their religion, and resentative IRELAND (H.R. 4197) to increase tional funding from the city's Business Incuba­ lheir language while "the Azerbaijanis have the amount of capital available for loan by the tion Center, and orders already lined up, the tried to chip away at their resolve. Small Business Administration. Demand for banks consider her proposal too speculative. The Gorbachev regime in the 1980's her­ loans from the SBA Loan Guarantee Program With such pessimism, even the best small alded a new era in the Soviet Union where is up 23 percent over last year. businesses won't be able to pull through this ethnic expression and independence move­ Let me relate the importance of this pro­ recession. ments flourished. In 1988, the Nagorno­ gram to my own home State, and to my own By expanding the SBA loan program, the Karabagh State Soviet seized the opportunity congressional district. Last year alone, the credit crunch problem should subside. Under and voted for secession from Azerbaijan. The Loan Guarantee Program provided over $184 the program, the SBA covers 90 percent of a Government of Azerbaijan rejected the vote million for Wisconsin businesses, creating bank's risk for each guaranteed loan. In the and sent troops to the region to stifle the se­ 2,796 new jobs. One hundred and fifty-six of above cases, local banks would risk just cessionist movement. Since then, hundreds of those new jobs were in western Wisconsin, $3,000 on each loan. people have been killed and a half million created through just 41 loans totaling nearly have been displaced as Armenians fight for $18 million. The loans, which of course are As important, SBA loans often free up other independence from Azerbaijani control. paid back to the Government, generated $41 community-based loans for additional funding. The Armenian people in Nagorno-Karabagh million in tax revenues. For example, the city of Eau Claire, WI has will never assimilate into the Azerbaijani state. More loans were approved in Wisconsin established a $600,000 fund to assist busi­ They constitute some 80 percent of the popu­ than in any other State in the Midwest region. ness development in the community. Busi­ lace, observe a different culture and speak a The per capita rate of SBA lending also is nesses may get up to 30 percent of their de­ different language than their Aze_rbaijani rulers. among the highest in the Nation, while loan sired loan amounts from the fund after secur­ They continue to practice Christianity in a pre­ delinquency rates are the lowest in the Mid­ ing funding elsewhere first. dominately Muslim state. Resentment between w~st region. The recession will end only when commu­ the people run deep. In Eau Claire, our largest city, the SBA nities and local leaders combine resources to The people of Nagorno-Karabagh must be made loans to 17 small businesses. Com­ assist area small businesses. Until then, they allowed the freedom of self determination. We bined, these businesses employ 368 work­ will continue to be held back from doing what are in the midst of an epoch of ethnic libera­ ers-20 more than last year. they do best-putting Americans to work. In tion, of new political, religious, and cultural ex­ In La Crosse County, our largest, just 4 my view, it is critical that we increase the pression. The Armenians in Nagorno­ loans created 27 additional jobs, bringing to a funding levels for the SBA Loan Guarantee Karabagh cannot be excluded from this proc­ total of 118 jobs provided by the loan recipi­ Program to match demand. I appreciate the ess. ents. willingness of this committee to help meet that For 6 months, Yugoslavia was torn apart by Other loans were made as follows: demand. a bloody and brutal war between the Serb and Barron County: 4 loans; $430,000; creating Croatian states. The root of the conflict was 4 new jobs. ethnic and it was avoidable. If world attention Crawford County: 2 loans; $1.77million; cre­ ating 19 jobs. had been focused on this issue at the outset, THE HILLEL FOUNDATION AT THE Dunn County: 1 loan; $831,000; creating 4 thousands of lives may have been saved and STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW jobs. widespread destruction avoided. We cannot YORK AT STONY BROOK CELE­ Eau Claire County: 17 loans; $3.8 million; repeat the same mistakes we made in our pol­ BRATES ITS 25TH YEAR icy toward Yugoslavia. creating 20 jobs. I support Secretary of State Baker's recent Grant County: 1 loan; $95,000; no new jobs. trip to the region to highlight the conflict in Jackson County: 2 loans; $930,000; no new HON. GEORGE J. HOCHBRUECKNER Nagorno-Karabagh. It is imperative that the jobs. United States lend its support to the con­ La Crosse County: 4 loans; $5 million; cre­ OF NEW YORK ating 27 jobs. ference on security and cooperation in Europe IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES and the United Nations to resolve this dispute. Pierce County: 1 loan; $455,000; no new Moreover, I call on the Bush administration to jobs. Monday, February 24, 1992 withhold full diplomatic relations with Azer­ Polk County: 2 loans; $2.5 million; creating baijan pending their commitment to a peaceful 16 jobs. Mr. HOCHBRUECKNER. Mr. Speaker, settlement in the region. St. Croix Falls: 6 loans; $1.7 million; creat­ would like to take this moment to recognize I call on my congressional colleagues to ing 66 jobs. the B'nai B'rith Hillel Foundation at the State take a firm stance on this issue and pressure Trempealeau County: 1 loan; $190,000; no University of New York [SUNY] at Stony Brook the administration to work to resolve this con­ new jobs. as it celebrates its 25th anniversary. flict expeditiously. This represents a good start. However, Hillel has served the needs of the Jewish there are still too many small businesses that community on the Stony Brook campus by need help. They have solid business pla11s for providing religious, educational, cultural, and H.R. 4197-TO EXPAND THE SBA startup ventures and expansion, but are not social programming as well as counseling, LOAN GUARANTEE PROGRAM getting enough help from local lenders. guidance, and religious leadership. Through­ Just last week, I was contacted by three out the past 25 years, Jewish communal orga­ HON. STEVE GUNDERSON such small business owners in my district. In nizations, particularly B'nai . B'rith International, OF WISCONSIN one case, a business owner seeking to ex­ United Jewish Appeal-Federation of Greater IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES pand her trucking-transport business in Eau New York, and Friends of Hillel at Stony Brook Claire, WI was turned down for a $30,000 loan Monday, February 24, 1992 have provided invaluable support and financial by a local bank, despite the fact that the bank resources. Mr. GUNDERSON. Mr. Speaker, it will take is holding $500,000 of her money. ~he wants increased small business activity to lead the to hire four new drivers-doubling her staff­ Perhaps Hillel's greatest accomplishment Nation out of the recession. America's small and has delivery orders backlogged. The bank has been its ability to provide a Jewish home businesses employ 60 percent of the work refuses to take the risk on her business, even for Stony Brook students who are away from force and produce 38 percent of the Nation's though she has been in business for 10 years. their families. This critical support has enabled gross national product. In another case, six banks in Eau Claire, re­ students to develop and grow into active Unfortunately, small businesses eager to in­ fused to lend $30,000 to a light manufacturing members and leaders of the community. crease their activity, and looking for capital, business. The owner wants to compete with Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join are being held back. The credit crunch created the only other U.S. manufacturer of a lid and with me in congratulating the B'nai B'rith Hillel by banks unwilling to lend money is a large rack system for light trucks. Despite the fact Foundation and SUNY at Stony Brook on their part of the problem. that she has a solid business plan, a state-of- 25th anniversary. February 24, 1992 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 3193 INTRODUCTION OF LEGISLATION friends, but by the community he served for so and to reflect the ongoing and increasing REGARDING RESIDENCY RE- many years. needs of homeless Americans. QUIREMENTS The act also contains several new pro­ grams-including a program to specifically ad­ HON. ENI F.H. FALEO MA VAEGA THE INTRODUCTION OF THE dress rural homelessness, a demonstration McKINNEY HOMELESS ASSIST­ grant for the expansion of advocates and ben­ OF AMERICAN SAMOA ANCE REAUTHORIZATION ACT OF IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES efits service programs, an expansion of the 1992 homeless veterans job training programs, re­ Monday, February 24, 1992 vised disposition of properties for the home­ Mr. FALEOMAVAEGA. Mr. Speaker, I rise HON. BRUCE F. VENTO less or homeless advocates at the Farmers' today to introduce a bill which will remove the OF MINNESOTA Home Administration and the Department of 3-month U.S. residency requirement placed on IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Veterans Affairs, and a new component to U.S. nationals born in American Samoa who provide for residential substance abuse treat­ Monday, February 24, 1992 desire to apply for U.S. citizenship. ment and prevention for homeless persons. Mr. Speaker, American Samoa is in an Mr. VENTO. Mr. Speaker, I am introducing Congress, in conjunction with local and anomalous position: It is the only U.S. territory the reauthorization of the Stewart B. McKinney State governments, and the integral network in which persons born are not U.S. citizens. Homeless Assistance Amendments Act of of nonprofits and service organizations, has American Samoa has a system of compulsory 1992, H.R. 4300. and must continue to respond to the homeless education as does the United States, and the Almost 10 years ago, when I first initiated through existing mainstream programs and English language and American history are national policy on homeless legislation, most through the many unique programs that make mandatory subjects for study. With our current of us hoped that we could effectively address up the McKinney Homeless Assistance Act. system of government and emphasis on and resolve the challenges presented by We need to continue coordination between American education, it seems unfair and un- homelessness. I had thought that by now we Federal, and State and local governments in . reasonable to me for American Samoa-born could have moved beyond the McKinney Act. order to generate effective programs and to U.S. nationals to have to move to the United Unfortunately, homelessness persists-a trag­ maximize the funds. While there is no magic States and establish residency for 3 months ic consequence of the excesses of the 1980's formula and there is no money tree, together before they can apply to become U.S. citizens. and a precursor of the 1990's, the human defi­ we can and we must reverse the trend and This is an unnecessary burden on American cit left behind by the misplaced priorities of the bring new hope to those Americans tragically Samoans, and I hope my colleagues will pass last decade. affected by homelessness. this bill during this Congress. The national phenomenon of homelessness Mr. Speaker, I hope all my colleagues will H.R. 4290 continues to grow and change. In the 1991 join me, and the 41 other Members who are Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep­ U.S. Conference of Mayors annual survey of original cosponsors of the bill, in supporting resentatives of the United States of America in hunger and homelessness, it was found that comprehensive McKinney legislation-paving Congress assembled, requests for emergency food assistance rose the way to enact this much needed reauthor­ SECTION 1. RESIDENCE WITHIN AN OUTLYING an average of 26 percent and emergency ization of Federal homeless assistance pro­ POSSESSION AS RESIDENCE WITHIN shelter requests increased by an average of A STATE OR DISTRICT OF THE SERV­ grams. ICE. 13 percent. Underfunded and overcrowded fa­ Following my statement is a section-by-sec­ Section 325 of the Immigration and Nation­ cilities in most cities turned away some 17 tion of the bill as introduced. ality Act (8 U.S.C. 1436) is amended by in­ percent of the people seeking food and 15 SECTION-BY-SECTION OF THE MCKINNEY HOME­ serting ", and within a State or district of percent of those seeking shelter. Requests for LESS ASSISTANCE REAUTHORIZATION ACT OF the Service in the United States," after emergency shelter by homeless families with 1992 "presence within the United States". children increased by an estimated average of TITLE I 17 percent. Provides for general budgetary compliance Across the survey cities, half of the home­ TRIBUTE TO THE LATE R. W. with the concurrent resolution of the budget. BRICKEN less population is estimated to be 50 percent Makes technical corrections to the table of single men; 35 percent families with children; contents. HON. IKE SKELTON 12 percent single women; and 3 percent unac­ TITLE II companied youth. An estimated 29 percent of Extends the Interagency Council on the OF MISSOURI the homeless population in the survey cities is Homeless, which serves as a central coordi­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES considered mentally ill, 40 percent have sub­ nation, evaluation and information-sharing Monday, February 24, 1992 stance abuse problems, and 7 percent have agency for all homeless assistance programs Mr. SKELTON. Mr. Speaker, today I pay AIDS or HIV related illnesses. An average of through October 1, 1995. Authorizes $1,360,000 18 percent is employed full- or part-time and for fiscal year 1993 and such sums as nec­ tribute to an outstanding Missourian, Richard essary through 1995. Woodson Bricken, who passed away recently 23 percent are veterans. TITLE III at the age of 85. His contributions to the State This grim picture of the homeless is unlikely of Missouri and his community will be well re­ to change in the near future. The economy is Authorizes $160,000,000 for the FEMA Emer­ gency Food and Shelter Program, which pro­ membered. in a weakened state. The national economic recession, a structural economic phenomena, vides food, shelter, and support services to Born in Carrollton, MO, Richard Bricken meet the immediate needs of the homeless, later moved to Waverly where he owned and has exacerbated unemployment, stifled for fiscal year 1993 and such sums as nec­ edited the Waverly Times from 1941 to 197 4. consumer demand and has done little to en­ essary through 1995. hance housing affordability. Further, as recov­ Mr. Bricken also owned the R.W. Bricken Real TITLE IV ery proceeds, we will see renewed pressures Estate & Insurance Agency from 1946 to Requires the inclusion of homeless infor­ 1991. In 1961, he was the president of the on home prices and rents. mation in comprehensive housing affordable Central Missouri Board of Realtors. Because we have an imperfect social wel­ strategies (CHAS) of National Affordable Mr. Bricken, who was an Army veteran of fare system and housing policies, we have to Housing Act. World War II, kept continued links with the vet­ continue to fill the gaps in the safety net with Authorizes $145,000,000 for the Emergency erans through his active participation as a the McKinney Homeless Assistance Act. Shelter Grants Program, which provides member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars in The new 1992 McKinney reauthorization funding for the conversion or rehabilitation Carrollton, MO, and was a founding member proposal would authorize nearly $1.5 billion for of buildings for use as emergency shelters each of the next 3 years. It would extend ex­ and for homeless prevention activities for of the Waverly post of the American Legion. fiscal year 1993 and such sums as necessary He was also named an honorary colonel by isting programs providing housing, food, and through 1995. former governors James T. Blair, Jr., John M. essential services, such as job training, edu­ Authorizes $210,000,000 for Supportive Dalton, and Warren E. Hearnes. cation, and health care, with increased author­ Housing, which provides assistance in devel­ Richard Bricken is survived by his wife Pan. ization levels to reflect the increasing costs opment of transitional and permanent hous­ He will be missed not only by his many faced by programs that are up and running ing for fiscal year 1993 and such sums as nee- 3194 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS February 24, 1992 essary through 1995. Specifies the eligibility Authorizes $55,000,000 for the Emergency In New York, we know these faces all too of small commercial office space for conver­ Community Services Homeless Grant pro­ well. New York City has an estimated 200,000 sion to supportive housing. gram for fiscal years 1994 and 1995. This pro­ intravenous drug users, roughly half of whom Authorizes $35,000,000 for Supplemental As­ gram provides grants to expand programs to sistance for the Homeless, a program that the homeless and to assist those at risk of are HIV positive. More than 80 percent of all provides funding to assist facilities and pro­ becoming homeless. female cases and 88 percent of all pediatric vide support services for the homeless, for Authorizes $55,000,000 for Family Support AIDS cases are black or Hispanic. Indeed, fiscal year 1993 and such sums as necessary Centers for fiscal years 1993 through 1995. AIDS is the leading cause of death in New through 1995. This program coordinates services designed York City among all men aged 30-49 and all Increases the budget authority available to prevent homelessness among families at women aged 20-39. for Section 8 Single Room Occupancy (SRO) risk. Yet despite its epic proportions-despite the Dwellings to $110,000,000 for fiscal year 1993 TITLE VII rapid spread of AIDS into our schools, our and such sums as necessary through 1995. Authorizes $34,750,000 for the Medical Care churches, and our homes, despite the crush­ The SRO program provides rental assistance for single rooms for homeless individuals. of Veterans for fiscal years 1993 through 1995. ing impact the disease has on delivery of Authorizes $77,000,000; $39,060,000; and These funds are available for providing domi­ health care to our communities, despite the $175,560,000 respectively for Shelter Plus Care ciliary care for homeless veterans and for 133,232 American lives already lost-we are programs (Section 8 SRO; 202 housing, and the provision of treatment or rehabilitation still not getting the job done. services for mentally ill homeless veterans. Rental Assistance) for fiscal year 1993 and As the National Commission on Al DS stat­ such sums as necessary through 1995. Authorizes a new property disposition pro­ gram for the Department of Veterans Affairs ed, "Our nation's leaders have not done well." Requires evaluations of homeless assist­ single family disposition targeting no less President Bush, to be sure, has not done ance programs through surveys of homeless well. He has made only one speech--only a clients. Extends McKinney programs without than ten percent of eligible properties for block granting certain housing assistance lease or purchase for the homeless. single speech out of thousands-on AIDS. He through October l, 1995. Disallows the use of TITLE VIII has consistently undercut congressional efforts 1990 Census data gathered on S night for the Authorizes $40,000,000 for a new National to fund AIDS research and health care. His allocation of federal homeless assistance. Homeless Advocate Demonstration Grant administration has impeded efforts to establish Authorizes a new property disposition pro­ Program for fiscal years 1993 through 1995. reasonable and responsible public policy by gram for the FmHA single family disposition This new program would provide funding introducing obscuring and peripheral issues, targeting no less than ten percent of eligible through the states for advocacy services, in­ like mandatory testing and immigration bar­ properties for lease or purchase for the cluding representative payees and guardians, riers. homeless. for the homeless. Worst of all, so many people remain indiffer­ Authorizes $40,000,000 for a new rural ALL TITLES homelessness grant program to target emer­ ent. Americans must learn that AIDS will not gency, prevention and permanent housing as­ To the extent practicable, all McKinney wait for them. sistance to rural areas for fiscal year 1993 Act programs will provide for consultation, We must become more humane and com­ representation, and employment of homeless passionate in our treatment of AIDS patients. and such sums as necessary through 1995. or formerly homeless persons to or by the TITLE V programs. We must become willing to commit more Authorizes $84,000,000 for categorical funds to research. We must ensure that medi­ grants for Primary Health Services and Sub­ cal treatment is available to those that need it. stance Abuse Services for the homeless for THE AIDS CRISIS: WE CAN WAIT Above all, we must break the silence on fiscal year 1995. This categorical grant pro­ NO LONGER AIDS. vides discretionary funding for primary As the New York Times columnist A.M. heal th care services. Rosenthal recently wrote: Authorizes $75,000,000 for a new residential HON. CHARLFS B. RANGEL Silence has a loud voice. It shouts, " Noth­ substance abuse treatment and prevention OF NEW YORK ing important is happening, don't worry." So program for the homeless for each of the fis­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES when something important is going on, si­ cal years 1993 through 1995. lence is a lie. Authorizes $79,000,000 for the PATH mental Monday, February 24, 1992 health block grant for 1995. This block grant Let us be silent no more. Let us wait no Mr. RANGEL. Mr. Speaker, once again I longer. program provides funding for numerous serv­ rise to call the attention of my colleagues to ices, including substance abuse and mental ACCELERATING, NATION'S AIDS COUNT HITS health treatment, rehabilitation services, the unfolding AIDS crisis, an epidemic so 200,000 other outreach or case management services threatening that it is soon expected to surpass ATLANTA, January.-The nation's AIDS and a structure for coordinating housing all other diseases in lost human lives. epidemic has reach another grim milestone: services. I recommend you all to the recently pub­ 200,000 reported cases, with the second 100,000 Authorizes $12,000,000 for Mental Health lished report in the New York Times, "Accel­ coming four times as quickly as the first. Services for Homeless Individuals with erating, Nation's AIDS Count Hits 200,000." The Federal Centers for Disease Control re­ Chronic Mental Illness for fiscal years 1994 As the article states: ported today that the nation now has 206,392 and 1995. This program provides discre­ cases of people whose immune systems have tionary funding for primary care services, The nation's AIDS epidemic has reached another grim milestone: 200,000 reported been severely weakened by the disease, with drug and alcohol abuse treatment, mental 133,232 deaths. It was August 1989, eight health treatment, housing for the mentally cases, with the second 100,000 coming four times as quickly as the first. years into the epidemic, when the 100,000th ill homeless, and other outreach or case AIDS case was reported; the next 100,000 management services. And the United States is expected to reach cases surfaced in just 26 months, the agency TITLE VI the next 100,000 cases even more quickly, in said. Authorizes $14,500,000 for Adult Education less than 2 years. The cumulative total " emphasizes the rap­ for the Homeless, which provides assistance These numbers tell a tragic tale. While the idly increasing magnitude of the H.I.V. epi­ for literacy training and remedial skills for nation slept, while our politicians and our cler­ demic," the agency said in its report. homeless adults, for fiscal years 1994 & 1995. If current trends continue, the next 100,000 gy and our educators dragged their feet and cases should come even faster as the epi­ Authorizes $55,000,000 for the Education for deliberately looked the other way, AIDS began Homeless Children and Youth grants, which demic spreads, said Dr. Larry Slutsker, an its race through our lives. AIDS epidemiologist at the agency. provide funding for the development and im­ And it has not slowed yet, nor will it soon. plementation of education programs for "The AIDS cases we're seeing now are a re­ homeless youth, for fiscal years 1994 and According to the President's National Com­ flection of H.I.V. infections that occurred 1995. mission on AIDS: years ago," he noted. Extends Job Training for the Homeless Disproportionately and increasingly the A CHANGING PROFILE programs and authorizes $20,000,000 for the epidemic has attacked segments of society The second 100,000 cases differed from the job training programs, including counseling, already at a disadvantage-communities of first 100,000 in these ways: job search skills, training, and remedial edu­ color, women and men grappling with pov­ Seven percent of the newer AIDS cases cation for fiscal years 1993 through 1995. Of erty and drug use, and adolescents who have were traced to heterosexual transmission­ these funds, $10,000,000 is targeted for home­ not been effectively warned of this new risk still a minority but an increase compared less veterans reintegration projects. to their futures. with the first 100,000, 5 percent of which were

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By increasing our share Thirty-one percent of the second 100,000 pa­ of the HVP market to 15 percent by targeting Monday, February 24, 1992 tients were black, compared with 27 percent a larger share of our export efforts to HVP's, Mr. FORD of Tennessee. Mr. Speaker, I rise earlier. Seventeen percent of the patients we can create more than a million new jobs today to salute the great vocal artist Bobby were Hispanic, compared with 15 percent ear­ and increase our GNP by up to $100 billion "Blue" · Bland, who this month was inducted lier. without affecting traditional exports of bulk ag­ Fifty-five percent of the later cases oc­ into the Rock 'and Roll Hall of Fame. curred in gay or bisexual men not using ricultural commodities. Mr. Blan~. who makes his home in my dis­ injectable drugs, down from 61 percent ear­ Let's redirect a small part of our agricultural trict-Memphis-is truly one of the fathers of lier. export efforts and reap big gains for the U.S. modern soul singing. In his more than 40 Twenty-four percent of the later cases oc­ economy and the American work force by years in show business, he has become a liv­ curred among heterosexual drug abusers, passing the Expansion of Processed and ing legend, recording and touring across this compared with 20 percent earlier. High-Value Agricultural Exports and Employ­ country and internationally. The number of AIDS cases in the United ment Opportunities Act of 1992. Mr. Bland is known for his classy, stylish States is expected to reach 300,000 in less than two years. The C.D.C. has propased performances sung in a distinctive bluesy bari­ broadening its definition of an AIDS case, a HOUSE POST OFFICE SITUATION tone voice over brassy orchestrations. His move that could add another 160,000 people grainy vocal style draws on gospel and blues, infected with the human immunodeficiency which are at the core of Memphis music. virus to the list of those with the disease. HON. PAT ROBERTS Robert Calvin Bland was born on January If the new definition is approved, the OF KANSAS 27, 1930, in Rosemark, TN. In 1944, he and health agency hopes to send it to state and IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES his family moved to Memphis, where he joined local health officials for use this spring. Monday, February 24, 1992 a gospel ensemble, the Miniatures. He later Mr. ROBERTS. Mr. Speaker, I rise to help met the great blues performer B.B. King, and clarify statements made on February 5 during he joined the Beale Streeters, an informal SUPPORT FOR HIGH-VALUE group of Memphis blues musicians. In 1954 AGRICULTURAL EXPORTS the debate of House resolution to investigate the House post office. he landed his first recording contract with Throughout the floor debate on House Res­ Duke Records. HON. TIMOTIIY J. PENNY olution 340, several points were raised in an Mr. Bland has had an extensive and suc­ OF MINNESOTA effort to determine which House committees, cessful career with a string of hits including "I IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES officials, staff, and others were aware of the Pity the Fool," "Turn on Your Lovelight," "Call Monday, February 24, 1992 events surrounding a U.S. Postal Inspector on Me," "Ain't Nothing You Can Do," "Ain't Service review of the House operation. The Nothing Too Bad," and "Rocking in the Same Mr. PENNY. Mr. Speaker, today Represent­ primary concern surrounding the September Boat." ative TOM COLEMAN of Missouri and I were 27, 1991, report was that the minority leader­ In 1989, Mr. Bland received a Grammy joined by 12 of our colleagues in introducing ship and committees of jurisdiction were not nomination for best male contemporary blues the "Expansion of Processed and High-Value alerted to its existence. artist. And on January 15, 1992, Mr. Bland re­ Agricultural Exports and Employment Opportu­ During a briefing requested by Minority ceived an honor deeply desired but seldom re­ nities Act of 1992." Leader BOB MICHEL with the U.S. postal in­ ceived by many artists-the induction into the There are numerous economic benefits to spectors on January 29, 1992, about the re­ Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. be gained by adding value to raw agricultural port, the minority was told that the House Post Mr. Speaker, it is truly a pleasure to recog­ commodities before exporting them. Those Office and Civil Service Subcommittee on nize the many accomplishments and artistic benefits include increased tax revenues, multi­ Postal Operations, Chaired by the Hon. FRANK contributions of Bobby "Blue" Bland. I ask my plied economic activity, rural economic devel­ MCCLOSKEY, had been provided information colleagues to join me in congratulating him on opment, and jobs for rural Americans. It is surrounding the report. This statement lead his membership in the hall of fame and in also likely that improving our effectiveness in the minority to believe that the subcommittee wishing him many years of continued success. exporting high-value agricultural products had not informed members of the situation [HVP's] will give the United States additional earlier. leverage with the European Community at the I have now been provided a copy of U.S. TRIBUTE TO YUNGMAN LEE crucial GA TT negotiations. Postal Service receipt showing that a copy of I have long been interested in increasing this report was sent on January 28 at the re­ HON. Bill GREEN U.S. exports of agricultural HVP's. These quest of Chairman McCLOSKEY'S staff to the OF NEW YORK products, such as meats and poultry, vegeta­ subcommittee-this action happened on the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ble oil, cheese, butter, and dry milk, flour, and same day of the first Washington Times report Monday, February 24, 1992 fruits and vegetables, currently make up less on the House post office. As well, I have been than 10 percent of all commercially assisted assured by Chairman MCCLOSKEY that that U.S. agricultural exports. It is important to note date was the first time his staff was made Mr. GREEN of New York. Mr. Speaker, I that over the last decade, while the European aware of the report. rise today to recognize a distinguished New Community increased its share of HVP world I have not been able to confirm when this or Yorker, Yungman Lee, who is being honored trade to 41 percent through a variety of poli­ other committees, staffs, officials, or others tonight in my district for dedicating 20 years of cies and mechanisms, the U.S. share of that were informed of the U.S. Postal Service in­ service to the Chinatown community in New market has stagnated at only about 9 percent. spectors activities. York City. Mr. Lee recently was appointed the This occurred during a period when world de­ Mr. Speaker, it seems this situation illus­ first deputy superintendent of banks for the mand for agricultural HVP's increased by more trates the continuing confusion surrounding State of New York Banking Department. than 50 percent. the entire affair. Chairman MCCLOSKEY was Yungman Lee's resume displays an exem­ During the development of the 1990 farm kept in the dark despite his subcommittee's ju­ plary list of civic activities. He is the former bill, several of my Agriculture Committee col­ risdiction. He also is a victim of certain individ­ chairman of the board of directors and the leagues and I included a provision urging the uals working outside the official committee former program director of Community Health U.S. Department of Agriculture to set 25 per­ structure. These individuals have done a dis­ Education at the Chinatown Health Clinic in cent as a goal for U.S. HVP world market service to Chairman MCCLOSKEY and to the New York City where he maintains his mem­ share. We are woefully short of that qoal and Congress. bership on the board. Additionally, Yungman 3196 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS February 24, 1992 Lee is a member of the community board at Governmental Affairs FEBRUARY27 Bellevue Hospital and also a member of the To hold hearings on the integrity and ef­ 9:15 a.m. board of directors at the Forest Hills Settle­ fectiveness of the Offices of Inspectors Joint Economic ment House. General. Technology and' National Security Sub­ Mr. Lee not only is extremely active in the SD-342 committee community, but he also has proven his exper­ Rules and Administration To hold hearings to examine inter­ To hold hearings on S.J. Res. 221, provid­ national competition in the commer­ tise in economic issues. He is the commis­ ing for the appointment of Hanna cial aircraft industry. sioner of the New York City Tax Commission, Holborn Gray as a citizen regent of the SD-628 a former associate at Shearman & Sterling, Smithsonian Institution, S. 1598, to au­ 9:30 a.m. Esqs., and also a graduate of New York Uni­ thorize the Board of Regents of the Governmental Affairs versity's School of Law. Smithsonian Institution to acquire Permanent Subcommittee on Investica­ I am pleased to take this opportunity to con­ land for watershed protection at the tions gratulate Mr. Lee upon his recent appointment Smithsonian Environmental Research To hold hearings to examine current and commend him for the leadership role he Center, and S. 1682, to authorize the trends in money laundering. plays within our community. Board of Regents of the Smithsonian SD-342 Institution to acquire an Administra­ Veterans' Affairs Although my legislative schedule in Wash­ To hold hearings on proposed budget re­ ington will prevent me from attending tonight's tive Service Center. SR-301 quests for fiscal year 1993 for veterans farewell dinner in Mr. Lee's honor, I should programs. like to send my best to Mr. Lee and the 10:00 a.m. Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs SR-418 friends of Yungman Lee for a successful 10:00 a.m. Business meeting, to consider the nomi­ event. Appropriations nations of Alan Greenspan, of New Transportation Subcommittee York, to be Chairman and a Member of To hold hearings on proposed budget es­ SENATE COMMITIEE MEETINGS the Board of Governors of the Federal timates for fiscal year 1993 for the De­ Title IV of Senate Resolution 4, agreed to Reserve System, Lawrence U. partment of Transportation and relat­ by the Senate on February 4, 1977, calls for Costiglio, of New York, Daniel F. ed agencies. establishment of a system for .a computerized Evans Jr., of Indiana, Marilyn R. SD-138 Seymann, of Arizona, and William C. schedule of all meetings and hearings of Sen­ Commerce, Science, and Transportation Perkins, of Wisconsin, each to be a Di­ ate committees, subcommittees, joint commit­ To hold hearings on indicators of global rector of the Federal Housing Finance warming and solar variability. tees, and committees of conference. This title Board, J. Carter Beese Jr., of Mary­ SR-253 requires all such committees to notify the Of­ land, to be a Member of the Securities Environment and Public Works fice of the Senate Daily Digest-designated by and Exchange Commission, and Frank To hold hearings on the President's pro­ the Rules Committee--0f the time, place, and G. Zarb, of New York, to be a Director posed budget request for fiscal year purpose of the meetings, when scheduled, of the Securities Investor Protection 1993 for the Environmental Protection and any cancellations or changes in the meet­ Corporation. Agency. ings as they occur. SD-538 SD-406 As an additional procedure along with the Judiciary Finance computerization of this information, the Office Constitution Subcommittee Business meeting, to mark up proposed legislation to encourage economic . of the Senate Daily Digest will prepare this in­ To hold hearings on S. 2236, to revise the Voting Rights Act of 1965 to modify growth and recovery. formation for printing in the Extensions of Re­ SD-215 marks section of the CONGRESSIONAL RECORD and extend the bilingual voting provi­ sions of the Act. Foreign Relations on Monday and Wednesday of each week. SR-385 To resume hearings to examine strategic Meetings scheduled for Tuesday, February Labor and Human Resources nuclear reduction in a post-cold war 25, 1992, may be found in the Daily Digest of To hold hearings to review the Depart­ world, focusing on national security is­ today's RECORD. ment of Labor's regulatory policy. sues. SD-419 SD-430 Judiciary MEETINGS SCHEDULED 10:30 a.m. Business meeting, to consider pending Rules and Administration calendar business. FEBRUARY26 Business meeting, to consider pending SR-325 9:30 a.m. calendar business. 10:30 a.m. Appropriations SR-301 Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Transportation Subcommittee 2:00 p.m. To hold hearings on the semi-annual re­ To hold hearings on S. 2169, making sup­ Armed Services view of the Resolution Trust Corpora­ plemental appropriations for fiscal To hold hearings on the impact of the de­ tion. year 1992 for programs that will pro­ fense builddown (decrease in defense SD-538 vide near-term improvements in the spending) on the United States indus­ 1:30 p.m. nation's transportation infrastructure trial base. Appropriations and long-term benefits to those sys­ SD-192 Defense Subcommittee tems and to the productivity of the 2:30 p.m. To hold closed hearings on proposed United States economy. Commerce, Science, and Transportation budget estimates for fiscal year 1993 for SD-138 Surface Transportation Subcommittee global defense programs. Commerce, Science, and Transportation To hold hearings on proposed legislation SD-116 Science, Technology, and Space Sub­ to authorize funds for AMTRAK. 2:00 p.m. committee SR-253 Armed Services To hold hearings to review NASA's pro­ Select on Indian Affairs To hold hearings on managing the de­ posal to restructure their Earth Ob­ Business meeting, to mark up S. 1602, to fense builddown (decrease in defense serving System program (EOS), which ratify a compact between the spending). SH-216 is designed to conduct long-term meas­ Assinibone and Sioux Indian Tribes of urements of the Earth's environmental 2:30 p.m. systems. the Fort Peck Reservation and the Appropriations SR-253 State of Montana; to be followed by an VA, HUD, and Independent Agencies Sub­ Energy and Natural Resources oversight hearing on the President's committee Business meeting, to consider the Views proposed budget request for fiscal year To hold hearings on proposed budget es­ and Estimates Report for fiscal year 1993 for Indian programs. timates for fiscal . year 1993 for the 1993 of the portions of the Federal SR-485 American Battle Monuments Commis­ budget under the committee's jurisdic­ sion, the Selective Service System, and tion. Army Cemeterial Expenses. SD-366 SD-138 February 24, 1992 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 3197 Select on Indian Affairs on the unified commands military MARCH 18 To continue hearings on the President's strategy and operational requirements. 9:30 a.m. proposed budget request for fiscal year SR-222 Commerce, Science, and Transportation 1993 for Indian programs. Veterans' Affairs Science, Technology, and Space Sub­ SR--485 To hold joint hearings with the House committee Committee on Veterans' Affairs to re­ FEBRUARY28 To hold hearings to examine NASA's view the legislative recommendations space station and launch issues. 9:30 a.m. of the Paralyzed Veterans of America, SR-253 Commerce, Science, and Transportation the Blinded Veterans of America, WWI Select on Indian Affairs Communications Subcommittee Veterans, Military Order of the Purple To resume oversight hearings on the im­ To hold hearings on S. 1200, to establish Heart, Association of the United States plementation of the Indian Gaming a new national goal that by the year Army, Retired Officers Association, Regulatory Act (IGRA). 2015 the U.S. has established an ad­ and Vietnam Veterans of America. SH-216 vanced, interactive, interoperable, 345 Cannon Building broadband communications system na­ 10:00 a.m. MARCH 19 tionwide. Appropriations SR-253 9:30 a.m. Commerce, Justice, State, and Judiciary Appropriations 10:00 a.m. Subcommittee Foreign Relations VA, HUD, and Independent Agencies Sub­ To hold hearings on proposed budget es­ To resume hearings to examine the stra­ committee tegic nuclear reduction in a post-cold timates for fiscal year 1993 for the De­ To hold hearings on proposed budget es­ war world. partment of State. timates for fiscal year 1993 for the Na­ SD-419 S-146, Capitol tional Science Foundation, and the Of­ Appropriations fice of Science Technology Policy. MARCH3 Transportation Subcommittee SD-124 To hold hearings on proposed budget es­ 9:30 a.m. 10:00 a.m. Appropriations Veterans' Affairs timates for fiscal year 1993 for the To hold joint hearings with the House Interstate Commerce Commission, and Commerce, Justice, State, and Judiciary Committee on Veterans' Affairs to re­ the Office of Inspector General. Subcommittee view the legislative recommendations SD-138 To hold hearings on proposed budget es­ of the Veterans of Foreign Wars. 2:00 p.m. timates for fiscal year 1993 for the De­ 345 Cannon Building Appropriations partment of Justice. Special on Aging VA, HUD, and Independent Agencies Sub­ S-146, Capitol To hold hearings to examine the effects committee Appropriations of fuel assistance and housing reduc­ To· hold hearings on proposed budget es­ Transportation Subcommittee tions on the elderly. timates for .fiscal year 1993 for the To hold hearings on proposed budget es­ SD-628 Consumer Product Safety Commission, timates for fiscal year 1993 for the Fed­ 10:00 a.m. the Office of Consumer Affairs, and the eral Highway Administration, Depart­ Appropriations Consumer Information Center. ment of Transportation. Agriculture and Related Agencies Sub­ SD-116 SD-138 committee Energy and Natural Resources To hold hearings on proposed budget es­ Public Lands, National Parks and Forests MARCH20 timates for fiscal year 1993 for the De­ Subcommittee 10:00 a.m. partment of Agriculture, focusing on To resume hearings on S. 1755, to reform Appropriations the Agricultural Research Service, the the concessions policies of the National Agriculture and Related Agencies Sub­ Cooperative State Research Service, Park Service. committee and the Extension Service. SD-366 To hold hearings on proposed budget es­ SD-138 timates for fiscal year 1993 for the De­ 2:30 p.m. MARCH6 partment of Agriculture, focusing on Appropriations the Farmers Home Administration, the Foreign Operations Subcommittee 9:30 a.m. Federal Crop Insurance Corporation, To hold hearings on proposed budget es­ Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry the Rural Electrification Administra­ timates for fiscal year 1993 for foreign Agricultural Research and General Legis­ tion, and the Rural Development Ad­ assistance, focusing on multilateral de­ lation Subcommittee ministration. velopment banks. To hold hearings on the alternative uses SD-138 SD-138 of agricultural commodities, focusing Energy and Natural Resources on impediments to commercialization. MARCH25 Public Lands, National Parks and Forests SR-332 9:30 a.m. Subcommittee Appropriations To hold hearings on S. 1755, to reform the MARCH17 VA, HUD, and Independent Agencies Sub­ concessions policies of the National 9:30 a.m. committee Park Service. Commerce, Science, and Transportation To hold hearings on proposed budget es­ SD-366 Science, Technology, and Space Sub­ timates for fiscal year 1993 for the committee Neighborhood Reinvestment Corpora­ MARCH4 To hold hearings to examine an overview tion, and the National Credit Union 2:00 p.m. of NASA's budget for fiscal year 1993. Administration. Armed Services SR-253 SD-116 To hold hearings on proposed legislation 10:00 a.m. Select on Indian Affairs authorizing funds for fiscal year 1993 Appropriations To hold hearings on S. 1752, to provide for the Department of Defense and the Agriculture and Related Agencies Sub­ for the development, enhancement, and future year defense plan, focusing on committee recognition of Indian tribal courts. the unified commands military strat­ To hold hearings on proposed budget es­ SR--485 egy and operational requirements. timates for fiscal year 1993 for the De­ 10:00 a.m. SR-222 partment of Agriculture, focusing on Appropriations the Food and Nutrition Service, and Commerce, Justice, State, and Judiciary MARCH5 the Human Nutrition Information Subcommittee 9:30 a.m. Service. To hold hearings on proposed budget es­ Armed Services SD-138 timates for fiscal year 1993 for the Fed­ To continue hearings on proposed legisla­ eral Communications Commission, and tion authorizing funds for fiscal year the Securities and Exchange Commis- 1993 for the Department of Defense and sion. the future year defense plan, focusing S-146, Capitol 3198 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS February 24, 1992 Appropriations the Agricultural Stabilization and Con­ APRIL30 Transportation Subcommittee servation Service, the Foreign Agricul­ 9:30 a .m. To hold _hearings on proposed budget es­ tural Service, the General Sales Man­ Appropriations timates for fiscal year 1992 for the Na­ ager, and the Soil Conservation Serv- VA, HUD, and Independent Agencies Sub­ tional Highway Traffic Safety Admin­ ice. committee istration, and the Research and Special SD-138 To hold hearings on proposed budget es­ Programs Administration, both of the timates for fiscal year 1993 for the De­ Department of Transportation. APRIL 7 partment of Housing and Urban Devel­ SD-138 10:00 a.m. opment. Appropriations MARCH 26 SD-G50 Agriculture and Related Agencies Sub­ 10:00 a.m. 9:30 a.m. committee Appropriations Appropriations To hold hearings on proposed budget es­ Transportation Subcommittee VA, HUD, and Independent Agencies Sub­ timates for fiscal year 1993 for the De­ To hold hearings on proposed budget es­ committee partment of Agriculture, focusing on timates for fiscal year 1993 for the Fed­ To hold hearings on proposed budget es­ the Commodity Futures Trading Com­ eral Transit Agency, and the Washing­ timates for fiscal year 1993 for the En­ mission, the Food and Drug Adminis­ ton Metropolitan Area Transit Author­ vironmental Protection Agency, and tration, the Farm Credit Administra­ ity. the Council on Environmental Quality. tion, and the Farm Credit System As­ SD--050 SD-138 Commerce, Science, and Transportation sistance Board. Consumer Subcommittee SD-138 MAY7 To hold hearings on S. 664, to require Appropriations 9:30 a.m. that health warnings be included in al­ Commerce, Justice, State, and Judiciary Appropriations coholic beverage advertisements. Subcommittee VA, HUD, and Independent Agencies Sub­ SR-253 To hold hearings on proposed budget es­ committee timates for fiscal year 1993 for the Fed­ To hold hearings on proposed budget es­ MARCH27 eral Bureau of Investigation, and the timates for fiscal year 1993 for the De­ Drug Enforcement Administration, De­ 10:00 a.m. partment of Veterans Affairs, and the partment of Justice. Court of Veterans Affairs. Appropriations S-146, Capitol Agriculture and Related Agencies Sub­ SD-124 10:00 a.m. committee APRIL 8 To hold hearings on proposed budget es­ Appropriations timates for fiscal year 1993 for the De­ 9:30 a.m. Transportation Subcommittee partment of Agriculture, focusing on Veterans' Affairs To hold hearings on proposed budget es­ the Animal and Plant Inspection Serv­ To hold joint hearings with the House timates for fiscal year 1993 for the U.S. ice, the Food Safety and Inspection Committee on Veterans' Affairs to re­ Coast Guard, Department of Transpor­ Service, and the Agricultural Market­ view the legislative recommendations tation. ing Service. of the AMVETs, American Ex-POWs, SD-138 SD-138 Jewish War Veterans, Non-Commis­ sioned Officers Association, National MAY14 APRIL 1 Association for Uniformed Services, 9:30 a.m. 9:30 a.m. and Society of Military Widows. Appropriations Select on Indian Affairs SD-106 VA, HUD, and Independent Agencies Sub­ To hold hearings on proposed legislation committee to authorize funds for programs of the APRIL 9 To hold hearings on proposed budget es­ Indian Health Care Improvement Act. 9:30 a.m. timates for fiscal year 1993 for the Fed­ SR-485 Appropriations eral Emergency Management Agency. 10:00 a.m. VA, HUD, and Independent Agencies Sub­ SD-124 Appropriations committee 10:00 a.m. Commerce, Justice, State, and Judiciary To hold hearings on proposed budget es­ Appropriations Subcommittee timates for fiscal year 1993 for the Na­ Transportation Subcommittee To hold hearings on proposed budget es­ tional Aeronautics and Space Adminis­ To hold hearings on proposed budget es­ timates for fiscal year 1993 for the De­ tration. timates for fiscal year 1993 for the Fed­ partment of Commerce. SD--050 eral Aviation Administration, Depart­ S-146, Capitol 10:00 a.m. ment of Transportation. Appropriations SD-138 APRIL 2 Commerce, Justice, State, and Judiciary 9:30 a.m. Subcommittee MAY21 Appropriations To hold hearings on proposed budget es­ 9:30 a.m. VA, HUD, and Independent Agencies Sub­ timates for fiscal year 1993 for the Na­ Appropriations committee tional Oceanic and Atmospheric Ad­ VA, HUD, and Independent Agencies Sub­ To hold hearings on proposed budget es­ ministration, and the Small Business committee timates for fiscal year 1993 for the Fed­ Administration. To hold hearings on proposed budget es­ eral Deposit Insurance Corporation, S-146, Capitol timates for fiscal year 1993 for the Na­ and the Resolution Trust Corporation. Appropriations tional Community Service, and the SD-116 Transportation Subcommittee Points of Light Foundation. 10:00 a.m. To hold hearings on proposed budget es­ SD-116 · Appropriations timates for fiscal year 1993 for Amtrak, 10:00 a.m. Transportation Subcommittee and the Federal Railroad Administra­ Appropriations To hold hearings on proposed budget es­ tion, Department of Transportation. Transportation Subcommittee timates for fiscal year 1993 for the Na­ SD-138 To hold hearings on proposed budget es­ tional Transportation Safety Board. timates for fiscal year 1993 for the Gen­ SD-138 APRIL 29 eral Accounting Office. 10:00 a.m. SD-138 APRIL 3 Appropriations 10:00 a.m. Commerce, Justice, State, and Judiciary MAY22 Appropriations Subcommittee 9:30 a.m. Agriculture and Related Agencies Sub­ To hold hearings on proposed budget es­ Appropriations committee timates for fiscal year 1993 for the U.S. VA, HUD, and Independent Agencies Sub­ To hold hearings on proposed budget es­ Information Agency, and the Board for committee timates for fiscal year 1993 for the De­ International Broadcasting. To hold hearings on proposed budget es­ partment of Agriculture, focusing on S-146, Capitol timates for fiscal year 1993 for the De- February 24, 1992 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 3199 partment of Housing and Urban Devel­ opment and certain related agencies. SD-138