November 17, 1999 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E2405 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS

COMPETITION IN THE U.S.-CHINA ship with SINOTRANS, 35% of the China ex- TRIBUTE TO THE REGIONAL ALL-CARGO MARKET press market and UPS operates an extensive BOARD PRESIDENTS OF THE ground network in China. In addition, the U.S. ANTI-DEFAMATION LEAGUE HON. JOHN S. TANNER Postal Service offers U.S-China express and OF TENNESSEE parcel services. There are also two Chinese HON. HOWARD L. BERMAN IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES airlines, and at least 18 other foreign airlines OF CALIFORNIA Tuesday, November 16, 1999 that can offer U.S.-China cargo services, in- HON. BRAD SHERMAN Mr. TANNER. Mr. Speaker, earlier this year, cluding some of the world's largest airlines like OF CALIFORNIA the United States and the People's Republic British Airways, Japan Air Lines and Luft- HON. HENRY A. WAXMAN of China completed a new civil aviation agree- hansa. OF CALIFORNIA ment. That agreement allows for one addi- Because of the limited number of flights that IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES tional air carrier from each country to serve it has been allocated, Federal Express today Tuesday, November 16, 1999 routes between these two nations. It has re- accounts for only 11.5% of the air express vol- cently been suggested by some that Federal ume from the U.S. to China, and 4.8% of that Mr. BERMAN. Mr. Speaker, we rise to pay Express has a ``monopoly'' in the China mar- tribute to the past Regional Board Presidents volume in the opposite direction. That is hardly ket and that the Department of Transportation of the Anti-Defamation League (ADL) for their should grant another all-cargo carrier, such as a monopoly. fifty years of service and leadership. These UPS, the authority to serve China as opposed Federal Express has pioneered the develop- men and women have contributed their wis- to expanding passenger carrier or Federal Ex- ment of markets throughout Asia for the ben- dom, knowledge, and dedication to the ADL press' service in this market. I believe that ar- efit of U.S. exporters. It was difficult in the and our community. gument is meritless. early stages, but Federal Express made China The past presidents of ADL have been at Federal Express initially applied to DOT in a high priority in the development of its Asian the forefront of efforts to deter and counter early 1992 for the authority it now holds. They network. Their commitment to this market has hate-motivated crimes. Not only has the ADL pioneered U.S.-China express all-cargo serv- played a fundamental role in hate-crime legis- helped ensure that U.S. companies can even ices by acquiring an initial allocation of only 2 lation, it has organized rallies to increase pub- flights a week, under the old, more restrictive expand their trade and presence in China's lic awareness of such acts. The pivotal role agreement. Only two other carriers, American major markets. In many of the Asian markets, played by the ADL during this past year's International Airways and Evergreen Inter- such as Hong Kong, Japan, and the Phil- shooting at the Jewish Community Center was national Airlines applied at that time. No other ippines, other express carriers entered the a clear example of the efforts of this organiza- carriers even bothered to apply. market much later to compete with Federal tion. The Department selected Evergreen to op- Express. In each of these cases, Federal Ex- The Anti-Defamation League serves as a erate the route and gave Federal Express press' rates were the same before as they community resource for the government, backup authority. In early 1995, Federal Ex- were after the others entered the market. media, law enforcement agencies, and the press and Evergreen jointly applied to transfer general public. Through ADL's monitoring and the primary authority to Federal Express be- Federal Express can only operate 8 flights educational programs, public awareness of cause of problems experienced by Evergreen per week today, increasing to 10 on April 1, racism, extremism, bigotry, and anti-Semitism in its efforts to develop the market. At that 2000. It currently is the only incumbent U.S. has been raised. In addition to these pro- time, DOT did consider, in response to com- airline that lacks the frequencies necessary to grams, ADL works as a liaison between Israel ments filed by DHL, another air express car- offer even two daily flights. Due to its limited and U.S. policy-makers to educate the public rier, whether the award to Federal Express number of frequencies, Federal Express oper- about the complexities of the peace process. would create a monopoly for express services. ates a complex but incomplete schedule in the These are only a few of the accomplishments DHL was the only carrier to offer comments major markets it services in China. For exam- of the ADL. We applaud the current and past during these 1995 proceedings. ple, it can offer daily service to Beijing in one presidents for their invaluable service to the In its order approving the transfer from Ev- direction onlyÐwestbound from the U.S.Ðwith ADL and for their invaluable contributions to ergreen to Federal Express, the Department our community. These men and women are only three eastbound flights from the capital. It concluded that Federal Express would not an example to us all. have monopoly power in the market, stating: operates only five flights a week to and from The ADL's Gala Dinner Dance is certainly a ``Moreover, in this case, we found that there Shanghai, and it is able to offer only east- very special event and we are pleased to rec- are alternative means of transportation. Not bound service from Shenzhen. ognize your organization for its achievements. only does DHL have the opportunity to use Trade is the key to our competitiveness and Again, congratulations to the dedicated presi- U.S. and Chinese carriers in the market, Chi- prosperity in the global marketplace. Federal dents for their many years of contributions to nese carriers on both their combination and Express must be able to continue to develop the cultural and social well being of our soci- all-cargo services and the U.S. carriers on this market to provide U.S. exporters the ety. Please accept our very best wishes for their combination services, but there are also many more years of continued success. transportation services they require to be com- third country carriers in the market available Mr Speaker, we ask our distinguished col- for use.'' petitive. Federal Express has the presence in leagues to please join us in honoring Harry Indeed, the market is already very competi- China to make this goal a reality in the near Graham Balter, I.B. Benjamin, Jack Y. Ber- tive. Due to the historic imbalance in the num- term. man, Judge David Coleman, Faith Cookler, ber of flights DOT has allocated to passenger The attempt by others to justify their belated Hon. Norman L. Epstein, Hon. Robert and air cargo services, U.S. passenger car- interest in this market by characterizing Fed- Feinerman, David P. Goldman, Charles riers, Northwest and United, can offer more eral Express as a monopoly is not supported Goldring, Maxwell E. Greenberg, Bruce J. freight capacity than Federal Express. Further- by the facts. The U.S.-China market for air ex- Hochman, Bernard S. Kamine, Harry J. more, I understand that both UPS and DHL al- Keaton, Joshua Kheel, Moe Kudler, Alexander press cargo services is competitive today. ready offer a wide range of express services L. Kyman, Myra Rosenberg Litman, Hon. through their joint ventures with Stanley Mosk, George E. Moss, Hon. Irwin J. SINOTRANSÐthe government-owned China Nobron, Hon. Jack M. Newman, Hon. Marvin National Foreign Trade Transportation Group D. Rowen, and Barry R. Weiss for their ongo- Corporation. DHL has represented that it con- ing service to the Jewish community and the trols, with the help of its joint venture relation- community at large.

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VerDate 2999 06:12 Nov 18, 1999 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A17NO8.000 pfrm04 PsN: E17PT1 E2406 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks November 17, 1999 HOUSE RESOLUTION 350 like jackals. This is the inevitable slide wanted ‘‘5–10 samples of each per month.’’ down the slippery slope.’’ WORLD called Mr. Sick to verify that he had In 1993, President Clinton freshly greased indeed order the parts. (He had.) When HON. BOB SCHAFFER that slope. Following vigorous lobbying by WORLD pointed out that Invitrogen’s re- OF COLORADO patient advocacy groups, Mr. Clinton signed quest of up to 100 samples per month would IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the National Institutes of Health (NIH) Revi- mean a lot of dead babies, Mr. Sick—sound- talization Act, effectively lifting the ban on ing quite shaken—quickly aborted the inter- Tuesday, November 16, 1999 federally funded research involving the view. Mr. SCHAFFER. Mr. Speaker, the House transplantation of fetal tissue. For medical Many of the dissection orders provide de- passage of H. Res. 350 advanced the firm po- and biotech investigators, it was as though tails of research projects in which the fetal tissue will be used. Most, in the abstract, are sition of the Congress in contradiction to the the high government gate barring them from Research Shangri-La had finally been medically noble, with goals like conquering practice of trafficking in baby body parts for thrown open. Potential cures for Parkin- AIDS or creating ‘‘surfactants,’’ substances profit. son’s, AIDS, and cancer suddenly shimmered that would enable premature babies to The topic, sir, is among the most ghastly in the middle distance. The University of breathe independently. imaginable. America's traditions of life and lib- Washington in Seattle opened an NIH-funded Other research applications are chilling. erty are certainly challenged by procedures re- embryology laboratory that runs a round- For example, R. Paul Johnson from Massa- quired to support such a barbaric trade as that the-clock collection service at abortion clin- chusetts’ New England Regional Primate Re- ics. NIH itself advertised (and still adver- search Center requested second-trimester addressed by the Resolution. fetal livers. His 1995 protocol notes that the As further support for our efforts, I hereby, tises) its ability to ‘‘supply tissue from nor- mal or abnormal embryos and fetuses of de- livers will be used ultimately for ‘‘primate commend to the House an article delivered to sired gestational ages between 40 days and implantation,’’ including the ‘‘creation of me by Mrs. Kay Schrapel of Greeley, CO. term.’’ human-monkey chimeras.’’ In biology, a chi- Mrs. Schrapel requested I share this report But, this being the land of opportunity, mera is an organism created by the grafting with all Members and to fully honor and fulfill fetal-tissue entrepreneurs soon emerged to or mutation of two genetically different cell nip at NIH’s well-funded heels. Anatomic types. her humble request, I hereby submit the text Another protocol is up-front about the re- of the report for the RECORD. Gift Foundation, Opening Lines, and at least two other companies—competition AGF rep- searchers’ profit motive. Systemix, a Cali- [Reprinted By Permission, For Personal Dis- resentatives say they know of, but decline to fornia-based firm wanted aborting mothers tribution, by WORLD, Asheville, NC, Oct. name—joined the pack. Each firm formed re- to know that any fetal tissue donated ‘‘is for 23, 1999] lationships with abortion clinics. Each also research purposes which may lead to com- mercial applications.’’ THE HARVEST OF ABORTION furnished abortionists with literature and consent forms for use by clinic counselors in That leads to the money trail. (By Lynn Vincent) Life Dynamics’ investigation uncovered making women aware of the option to donate the financial arrangement between abortion- WARNING: This story contains some their babies’ bodies to medical science. Ac- ists and fetal-parts providers. The Uniform graphic detail. cording to AGF executive director Brent Anatomic Gift Act makes it a federal crime As Monday morning sunshine spills across Bardsley, aborting mothers are not ap- to buy or sell fetal tissue. So entities in- the high plains of Aurora, Colo., and a new proached about tissue donation until after work week begins, fresh career challenges volved in the collection and transfer of fetal they’ve signed a consent to abort. parts operate under a documentary rubric await Ms. Ying Bei Wang. On Monday, for ex- Ironically, it is the babies themselves that that, while technically lawful, looks dis- ample, she might scalpel her way through are referred to as ‘‘donors,’’ as though they tinctly like a legal end-around: AGF, for ex- the brain stem of an aborted 24-week-pre- had some say in the matter. Such semantic ample, pays the Mayfair Women’s Center for born child, pluck the brain from the baby’s red flags—and a phalanx of others—have the privilege of obtaining fetal tissue. Re- peach-sized head with forceps, and plop it bioethicists hotly debating the issue of fetal- searchers pay AGF for the privilege of re- into wet ice for later shipment. On Tuesday, tissue research: Does the use of the bodies of ceiving fetal tissue. But all parties claim she might carefully slice away the delicate aborted children for medical research there is no buying or selling of fetal tissue tissue that secures a dead child’s eyes in its amount to further exploitation of those who skull, and extract them whole. Ms. Ying going on. are already victims? Will the existence of Instead, AGF representatives maintain knows her employer’s clients prefer the eyes fetal-tissue donation programs persuade of dead babies to be whole. One once re- that Mayfair ‘‘donates’’ dead babies to AGF. more mothers that abortion is an acceptable, Researchers then compensate AGF for the quested to receive 4 to 10 per day. even altruistic, option? Since abortion is Although she works in Aurora at an abor- cost of the tissue recovery. It’s a service fee, legal and the human bodies are destined to explains AGF executive director Brent tion clinic called the Mayfair Women’s Cen- be discarded anyway, does it all shake out as ter, Ms. Ying is employed by the Anatomic Bardsley: compensation for services like dis- a kind of ethical offset, mitigating the abor- section, blood tests, preservation, and ship- Gift Foundation (AGF), a Maryland-based tion holocaust with potential good? ping. nonprofit. AGF is one of at least five U.S. or- While the ethical debate rages in air-condi- Money paid by fetal-tissue providers to ganizations that collect, prepare, and dis- tioned conference rooms, material obtained abortion clinics is termed a ‘‘site fee,’’ and tribute to medical researchers fetal tissue, by Life Dynamics points up what goes on in does not, Mr. Bardsely maintains, pay for organs, and body parts that are the products abortion clinic labs: the cutting up and part- baby parts harvested. Instead the fee com- of voluntary abortions. ing out of dead children. The fate of these pensates clinics for allowing technicians like When ‘‘Kelly,’’ a woman who claimed to smallest victims is chronicled in more than Ms. Ying to work on-site retrieving and dis- have been an AGF ‘‘technician’’ like Ms. 50 actual dissection orders or ‘‘protocols’’ ob- secting dead babies—sort of a Ying, approached Life Dynamics in 1997, the tained by the activist group. The protocols Frankensteinian sublet. pro-life group launched an undercover inves- detail how requesting researchers want baby ‘‘It’s clearly a fee-for-space arrangement,’’ tigation. The probe unearthed grim, hard- parts cut and shipped: ‘‘Dissect fetal liver says Mr. Bardsley. ‘‘We occupy a portion of copy evidence of the cross-country flow of and thymus and occasional lymph node from their laboratory, use their clinic supplies, baby body parts, including detailed dissec- fetal cadaver within 10 (minutes of death).’’ have a phone line installed. The site fee off- tion orders, a brochure touting ‘‘the freshest ‘‘Arms and legs not be intact.’’ ‘‘Intact sets the use of clinic supplies that we use in tissue available,’’ and price lists for whole brains preferred, but large pieces of brain tissue procurement.’’ babies and parts. One 1999 price list from a may be usable.’’ According to Mr. Bardsley, fetal-tissue re- company called Opening Lines reads like a Most researchers want parts harvested covery accounts for only about 10 percent of cannibal’s wish list: Skin $100. Limbs (at from fetuses 18 to 24 weeks in utero, which AGF’s business. The rest involves the recov- least 2) $150. Spinal cord $325. Brain $999 (30% means the largest babies lying in lab pans ery and transfer to researchers of non-trans- discount if significantly fragmented). awaiting a blade would stretch 10 to 12 plantable organs and tissue from adult do- The evidence confirmed what pro-life inches—from your wrist to your elbow. Some nors. But, in spite of the fact that AGF re- bioethicists have long predicted: the nadir- researchers append a subtle ‘‘plus’’ sign to covers tissue from all 50 states, Mr. Bardsley bound plummet of respect for human life— the ‘‘24,’’ indicating that parts from late- could not cite for WORLD an instance in and the ascendancy of death for profit. term babies would be acceptable. Many stip- which AGF pays a ‘‘site fee’’ to hospital ‘‘It’s the inevitable logical progression of a ulate ‘‘no abnormalities,’’ meaning the baby morgues or funeral homes for the privilege of society that, like Darwin, believes we came in question should have been healthy prior camping on-site to retrieve adult tissue. from nothing,’’ notes Gene Rudd, an obste- to having her life cut short by ‘‘intrauterine Mr. Bardsley, a trained surgical techni- trician and member of the Christian Medical cranial compression’’ (crushing of the skull). cian, seems like a friendly guy. On the phone and Dental Society’s Bioethics Commission. On one protocol dated 1991, August J. Sick he sounds reasonable, intelligent, and sin- ‘‘When we fail to see life as sacred and or- of San Diego-based Invitrogen Corporation cere about his contention that AGF isn’t in- dained by God as unique, this is the reason- requested kidneys, hearts, lungs, livers, volved in the fetal-tissue business for the able conclusion . . . taking whatever’s avail- spleens, pancreases, skin, smooth muscle, money. able to gratify our own self-interests and skeletal muscle and brains from unborn ba- ‘‘We have a lot of pride in what we do,’’ he taking the weakest of the species first . . . bies of 15–22 seeks gestational age. Mr. Sick says. ‘‘We think we make a difference with

VerDate 2999 06:12 Nov 18, 1999 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A16NO8.041 pfrm04 PsN: E17PT1 November 17, 1999 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E2407 research and researchers’ accessibility to Frankfort, Ill. According to its brochure, TRIBUTE TO ETHEL GILROY human tissue. Every time you go to a drug Opening Lines’ parent company, Consult- store, the drugs on the shelf are there as a ative and Diagnostic Pathology, Inc., proc- HON. SCOTT McINNIS result of human tissue donation. You can’t esses an average of 1,500 fetal-tissue cases perfect drugs to be used in human beings OF COLORADO per day. While AGF requires that researchers using animals models.’’ submit proof that the International Re- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AGF operates as a nonprofit and employs fewer than 15 people. Mr. Bardsley’s brother search Board (IRB), a research oversight Tuesday, November 16, 1999 Jim and Jim’s wife Brenda founded the orga- commission, approves their work, Opening Mr. MCINNIS. Mr. Speaker, I would like to nization in 1994. The couple had previously Lines does not burden its customers with recognize Ethel Gilroy. Ethel was awarded the owned a tissue-recovery organization called such technicalities. In fact, says the Opening prestigious award Southeastern Colorado the International Institute for the Advance- Lines brochure, researchers need not tell the Chapter of the American Red Cross' Out- ment of Medicine (IIAM), which had also spe- company why they need baby parts at all— standing Supporter for 1999. Repeatedly, cialized in fetal-tissue redistribution, count- simply state their wishes and let Opening ing, for example, Mr. Sick among its clients. Ethel has gone far beyond the call of duty. Lines provide ‘‘the freshest tissue prepared But when IIAM’s board of directors decided A native of Sandwich, Illinois, she married to your specifications and delivered in the to withdraw from involvement with fetal tis- her husband John Gilroy in 1929. In 1981, sue, the Bardsleys spun off AGF—specifically quantities you need it.’’ after her husband passed away Ethel moved to continue providing fetal tissue or re- Opening Lines’ brochure cloaks the profit to Pueblo, Colorado. It was there that she searchers. motive in a veil of altruism. The cover tells began a dedication to the bettering of the Red Significantly, AFG opened in 1994, the year abortionists that since fetal-tissue donation Cross that is the stuff of legend. For most of after President Clinton shattered the fetal- benefits medical science, ‘‘You can turn your her life she has been a supporter of the Amer- tissue research ban. Since then, the com- pany’s revenues have rocketed from $180,000 patients’ decision into something wonder- ican Red Cross and has been affiliated with to $2 million in 1998. Did the Bardsleys see a ful.’’ But in case philanthropy isn’t a suffi- the Southeastern Colorado Chapter since market niche that was too good to pass up? cient motivator, Dr. Jones also makes his 1989. Over the course of the years she has Brenda Bardsley, who is now AFG president, program financially appealing to abortion- helped countless people stay warm and fed. says no. AGF’s economic windfall, she says, ists. Like AGF, he offers to lease space from Ethel also supports the Salvation Army, Li- is related to the company’s expansion into clinics so his staff can dissect children’s bod- brary for the Blind, El Pueblo Boys and Girls adult donations, not the transfer of fetal tis- ies on-site, but also goes a step further: He Ranch, PBS and Habitat for the Humanity. sue. She says she and her husband felt com- offers to train abortion clinic staff to har- She is to be admired and commended for her pelled to continue providing the medical vest tissue themselves. He even sweetens the contribution and service to the Pueblo commu- community with a source of fetal tissue ‘‘be- cause of the research that was going on.’’ deal for abortionists with a financial incen- nity. So, it is with this Mr. Speaker, that I say ‘‘Abortion is legal, but tragic. We see what tive: ‘‘Based on your volume, we will reim- thank you to this dedicated woman. we’re doing as trying to make the best of a burse part or all of your employee’s salary, f bad situation,’’ Mrs. Bardsley told WORLD. thereby reducing your overhead.’’ ‘‘We don’t encourage abortion, but we see RECOGNIZING FLOOD RELIEF Again the money trail: more dead babies that good can come from fetal-tissue re- WORKERS harvested, less overhead. Less overhead, search. There is so much wonderful research going on—research that can help save the more profit. HON. SAM JOHNSON lives of wanted children.’’ But Dr. Jones’ own profits may be taking OF TEXAS Mrs. Bardsley says she teaches her own a beating at present. When Life Dynamics re- children that abortion is wrong. A Deep leased the results of its investigation to IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES South transplant with a brisk. East coast ac- West Frankfort’s newspaper The Daily Tuesday, November 16, 1999 cent. Mrs. Bardsley and her family attend a Southern Baptist church near their home on American, managing editor Shannon Mr. SAM JOHNSON of Texas. Mr. Speaker, the Satilla River in White Oak, GA. Mrs. Woodworth ran a front-page story under a I would like to recognize the following young Bardsley homeschools her three children 100-point headline: ‘‘Pro-Lifers: Baby body people who gave of themselves to help the using, she says, a Christian curriculum: ‘‘I’ve parts sold out of West Frankfort.’’ The little people of New Braunfels, Comal, and Seguin, been painted as this monster, but here I am town of 9,000 was scandalized. City officials Texas, and Strong City, Kansas, in the wake trying to give my kids a Christian edu- threatened legal action against Dr. Jones of severe flooding in the fall of 1998. These cation,’’ she says, referring to other media and his chief of staff Gayla Rose, a lab tech- coverage of AGF’s fetal-parts enterprise. men traveled many miles, at their own ex- nician and longtime West Frankfort resi- pense, to assist the citizens of these cities by Mrs. Bardsley says she’s prayed over dent. The story splashed down in local TV whether her business is acceptable in God’s removing countless loads of mud and debris news coverage, and Illinois right-to-life ac- sight, and has ‘‘gotten the feeling’’ that it is. from their houses and yards and by providing She also, she says, reads the Bible ‘‘all the tivists vowed to picket Opening Lines. With- much-needed encouragement to those af- time.’’ And though she can’t cite a chapter in a week, Gayla Rose had shut down the fected by the devastating floodwaters. company’s West St. Louis Street location, and verse that says it’s OK to cut and ferry Anthony Anderson II, TX; David Bair, OH; disconnected the phone, and disappeared. baby parts, she points out that God com- Matthew Barber, British Columbia; Ryan mands us to love one another. For Mrs. Area reporters now believe Dr. Jones may Bedford, CA; Jacob Braddy, AZ; Jacory Bardsley, aiding medical research by sup- be operating somewhere in Missouri. WORLD Brady, CO; Daniel Buhler, CA; Warren plying fetal parts qualifies. attempted to track him down, but without Burres, IN; James Connelly, CA; Andrew If they were in it for the money rather success. Conway, WA; Seth Cooke, TX; Steven than for the good of mankind, says Mrs. Dankers, WI; Bardsley, AGF could charge much higher The demands of researchers for fetal tissue Joshua Dean, WI; Ryan DePoppe, WI; John prices for fetal tissue than it does, because will continue to drive suppliers to supply it. Dixon, GA; David Edmonson, GA; Stephen research demand is so high. And all parties will continue to wrap their Gaither, TX; Travis Gibson, FL; Zechariah The issue of demand is one of several grim enterprise in the guise of the greater Hamilton, FL; David Haynes, MO; Prescott points on which the testimonies of Mrs. good. But some bioethicists believe that even Hendrix, MI; Joshua Horvath, TX; Joshua Bardsley and her brother-in-law Brent don’t the greater good has a spending cap. Johnson, WA; Michael Jones, TX; Lindsay jibe. He says demand for fetal tissue ‘‘isn’t Kimbrough, IL; all that high.’’ She says demand for fetal tis- Christopher Hook, a fellow with the Center Anthony Koca, CA; Mitchell Lane, AR; sue is ‘‘so high, we could never meet it.’’ He for Bioethics and Human Dignity in Joshua Long, CA; Gregory Mangione, MI; says ‘‘only a small percentage’’ of aborting Bannockburn, Ill., calls the exploitation of Daylan McCants, AZ; Matthew Moran, NY; moms consent to donate their babies’ bodies. pre-born children ‘‘too high a price regard- Russell Moulton, OK; Jeremy Nordberg, TN; She says 75 percent of them consent. He says less of the supposed benefit. We can never Joshua Norwood, WA; Jonah Offtermatt, TX; AGF charges only for whole bodies, and feel comfortable with identifying a group of Daniel Rahe, CO; Isaac Reichardt, MI; doesn’t see how the body-parts company Jerome Richards, MI; David Servideo, VA; our brothers and sisters who can be exploited Opening Lines could justify charging by the Jonathan Scott, CA; Brock Shinkle, KS; body part. She says AGF charges for indi- for the good of the whole,’’ Dr. Hook says. Donald Showalter, OH; Charles Snow, TN; vidual organs and tissue based on the com- ‘‘Once we have crossed that line, we have be- Joseph Snow, TX; John Tanner, MI; Ryan pany’s recovery costs. trayed our covenant with one another as a Thomas, AL; Timothy Wann, FL; Stephen Founded by pathologist Miles Jones, Open- society, and certainly the covenant of medi- Watson, TX; Jared Yates, FL; Jonathan ing Lines was, until recently, based in West cine.’’ Wharton, TX.

VerDate 2999 06:12 Nov 18, 1999 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00003 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A16NO8.046 pfrm04 PsN: E17PT1 E2408 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks November 17, 1999 THE INTRODUCTION OF LEGISLA- A TRIBUTE TO BERT ASKWITH time to do just that. Mr. Bauer has provided TION TO MAKE NON-PROFIT DOE his valuable service and guidance to the CONTRACTORS SUBJECT TO HON. NITA M. LOWEY Mattoon Association of Commerce, Mattoon CIVIL PENALTIES FOR SAFETY OF NEW YORK Rotary Club, the American Red Cross, School VIOLATIONS IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES District 100-Mattoon, Community Unit School District #2 of Coles County, Lake Land Col- Tuesday, November 16, 1999 lege, Mattoon Area Development Coalition, HON. JOE BARTON Mrs. LOWEY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to Coles Together, keeping and renovating the express my great admiration for Bert Askwith, Post Office in downtown Mattoon and the OF TEXAS a leader in the worlds of business and philan- Coles County Board. He was awarded the Ro- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES thropy, who this year will be honored by the tary Club Man of the Year 1973±1974, the United Way for his exceptional community Postal Award in 1980, the Civic Award by the Tuesday, November 16, 1999 service. Mattoon Association of Commerce in 1981 Mr. BARTON of Texas. Mr. Speaker, today Mr. Askwith is a living embodiment of the and the Distinguished Service Award by Land Lake College in 1988. He is also the owner of I am introducing legislation to correct a long- American dream. He founded Campus Coach Ozee Terminals Incorporated, which is a real standing problem in the management of De- Lines while still a college student in Depres- sion-era Michigan. In the years that followed, estate holding and development company es- partment of Energy facilities. Mr. Askwith would move Campus Coach Lines tablished in 1945 by Carl Ozee. Current law provides a special deal for to New York and build it into a leading charter Mr. Speaker, I know that Eugene C. Bauer DOE's non-profit contractors. When these company. Indeed, today, Campus Coach sup- will be sorely missed by all the people he non-profit contractors violate DOE's nuclear ports everything from athletics to education to works with and the organizations he is affili- safety regulations, they are exempt from pay- the arts by providing affordable, quality trans- ated with in Coles County during his retire- ing any fines for their misdeeds. portation to major institutions and individuals ment. However, I am sure that his presence in alike. the Coles County Community will still be This exemption means that we now have strong, while he is enjoying his retirement to two different sets of rules for DOE contrac- Mr. Askwith's business acumen and con- tributions to his field are evidenced by his the fullest. He enjoys reading, gardening, torsÐone set of rules for the conventional for- music, splitting wood and spending time with profit contractors, who are subject to fines for election to six terms as President of the New York State Bus Association and by his service his family. I hope my fellow colleagues will join safety violations, and another set of rules for as a Director of the American Bus Association. me now in congratulating Eugene C. Bauer on the non-profit contractors, who pay no penalty But in his home town of Harrison and home his retirement and wishing him God's speed in whatsoever for safety violations. county of Westchester, Mr. Askwith is at least all his future endeavors. Because there are no adverse financial con- as well known for his volunteer work and f sequences when these non-profit contractors boundless devotion to community needs. His COMMEMORATING THE 66TH ANNI- violate safety rules, we have unintentionally contributions to the United Way alone have VERSARY OF THE UKRAINIAN created a system in which there is little incen- been vastÐspanning everything from leader- FAMINE OF 1932–1933 tive for the non-profit contractors to take their ship of a local chapter to policy-making with nuclear safety responsibilities seriously. the national organization. HON. BOB SCHAFFER Mr. Askwith is blessed with a wonderful The 1988 Price-Anderson Amendments to OF COLORADO family. His wife, Mimi, is a national resource in the Atomic Energy Act specifically exempted IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES her own right and was voted Harrison's seven contractors, including non-profit institu- ``Woman of the Year'' in 1995. Mimi and Bert's Tuesday, November 16, 1999 tions such as the University of California, from energy and commitment are reflected in and Mr. SCHAFFER. Mr. Speaker, this year, the civil penalties. In a 1993 rule, the Secretary of shared by their three children, Patti Kenner, Ukrainian nation and the entire Ukrainian- Energy provided an automatic exemption from Dennis Askwith, and Kathy Franklin, as well American community will solemnly commemo- civil penalties for all non-profit educational in- as in their four grandchildren. rate the 66th anniversary of the Ukrainian fam- stitutions. This bill would amend the Atomic I am pleased to join in recognizing Bert ine of 1932±1933. The poignancy that enve- Energy Act to eliminate the statutory exemp- Askwith on his many achievements and his lopes this sorrowful episode in Ukrainian his- tion for specific non-profit contractors and also towering personal example. He is a great man tory stems from the fact the famine was an ar- eliminate the authority of the Secretary of En- and a great American. tificial famine. The Soviet government decided ergy to provide, by regulation, an automatic f to break the resistance of all Ukraine through exemption for all non-profit educational institu- sheer naked force. Indeed, Josef Stalin was tions. TRIBUTE TO EUGENE C. BAUER determined to crush all vestiges of Ukrainian At the Committee's request, the General Ac- nationalism. Stalin quickly transformed the U.S.S.R. into counting Office recently completed a review of HON. DAVID D. PHELPS an industrialized state at enormous cost to DOE's enforcement of nuclear safety rules, OF ILLINOIS human and material resources. Between 7 to documenting recent DOE safety violations at IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 10 million Ukrainians perished as a direct re- DOE facilities. Of the total penalties assessed Tuesday, November 16, 1999 sult of his forced agriculture collectivization. from 1996 through 1998 for safety violations, Mr. PHELPS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to In 1932, the Soviets increased the grain one-third of those penalties were assessed pay tribute to Eugene C. Bauer. Mr. Bauer has procurement quota for Ukraine by 44%. They against non-profit contractorsÐand because of recently retired from both his job at Ozee Ter- were aware this extraordinarily high quota the exemptions in statute and in regulation, minal Incorporated and a life-long service to would result in a grain shortage, therefore re- never had to be paid. Coles County, Illinois. On September 28, sulting in the inability of the Ukrainian peas- GAO concluded that the exemption for non- 1914, Eugene C. Bauer was born and raised ants to feed themselves. Soviet law was quite profit contractors should be eliminated. It on his family's farm in Strasbourg, Illinois. Mr. clear. No grain could be given to feed the made that recommendation in its report to Bauer and his wife Sharon are the parents of peasants until the quota was met. The famine Congress, and it testified to that effect before three children: Dr. Eugene A. Bauer, Dean of broke the peasants will to resist collectivization the Commerce Committee in a hearing on the School of Medicine at Stanford University, and left Ukraine politically, socially, and psy- DOE Worker Safety on June 29, 1999. Kim M. Bauer, a Historic Research Specialist, chologically traumatized. at the Illinois Historical Preservation Society, Although the world press reported the truth This is a good example of how the legisla- and Mrs. Pamela K. Stewalt, who is employed about the famine in Ukraine, regrettably, West- tive process works. Problems in agency per- by AmericanCIPS. ern industrialists and businessmen proceeded formance, in this case recurrent safety prob- I am most pleased to inform my colleagues to do business with the U.S.S.R.Ðespecially lems at DOE facilities, prompted a closer look of Eugene C. Bauer's life-long dedication to by buying Ukrainian wheat at cheap prices, by the Oversight and Investigations Sub- improving the lives of his friends, neighbors, heedless of the fact that millions of Ukrainians committee, with the assistance of the GAO. and fellow residents of Coles County. His ac- had perished from hunger because Moscow This led to the legislation we are introducing complishments and accolades are almost too had confiscated this wheat in order to sell it today to solve those problems. numerous to mention, but I want to take this for profit abroad.

VerDate 2999 06:12 Nov 18, 1999 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00004 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A16NO8.052 pfrm04 PsN: E17PT1 November 17, 1999 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E2409 This Saturday, Ukrainian-Americans will be en Social Security and protect our nation's re- Madera County. Woolf is also president of afforded an opportunity to observe this tragic tirement system. Woolf Farming of Arizona. chapter in Ukraine's history on November 21, A simple first step is for politicians to stop Woolf currently serves on the Board of Di- 1999 with a special requiem service in New raiding the Social Security Trust Fund to pay rectors for Valley Public Television and re- York's St. Patrick's Cathedral. This day has for more government spending. Every seniorÐ cently received the Public Television Develop- been designated as ``Ukrainian Famine Day of and every future seniorÐthat I talk with ment Leadership Award for 1999. He also Rememberance'' in hopes that, in remem- agrees with me on this. serves on the Fresno Historical Society Board. bering this tragic event, the world community In 1969, the Democrats were in control of Jack Woolf began his agricultural career by recognizes that the only safeguard to prevent Congress. They looked far and wide for joining Russell Giffen, Inc. in 1946 where he future atrocities of this nature is to maintain money to pay for their new social welfare pro- served as general manager for more than 28 and ensure support for an independent grams. That was the year they broke the peo- years. Woolf also served as chairman of the Ukrainian state. ple's trust. Every year since then, a portion of Kingsburg Cotton Oil Co., president of the f the Social Security Trust Fund surplus has California Tomato Growers Association and as been spent on other government spending. a member of the Board of Regents for Santa RECOGNIZING TORNADO CLEANUP Americans have endured 30 years of this, Clara University. WORKERS turning our Social Security Trust Fund into a He is a past member of the board of direc- ``slush fund.'' tors for Westlands Water District, California HON. SAM JOHNSON For the seventh consecutive year, President Valley Bank and San Joaquin College of Law. Clinton proposed spending billions of the So- Mr. Speaker, I want to congratulate Jack OF TEXAS Woolf for being named Agriculturist of the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES cial Security surplus on government programs. We Republicans in Congress would have Year for 1999. I urge my colleagues to join me Tuesday, November 16, 1999 none of it. For the first time in over a genera- in wishing Jack many more years of continued Mr. SAM JOHNSON of Texas. Mr. Speaker, tion, we are not spending Social Security success. I would like to bring to the Congress' attention funds on anything other than Social Security f the work of the following 39 young men who benefits. HONORING THE APPOINTMENT OF spent two weeks assisting the people of Little In addition, this spring, the House passed ALPHONSO ‘‘AL’’ MALDON, JR., Rock, Arkansas in clean-up efforts in the after- the Social Security and Medicare Safe Deposit TO THE POSITION OF ASSISTANT math of a tornado that struck the city in Janu- Act of 1999 (H.R. 1259) and moved one step SECRETARY FOR FORCE MAN- ary 1999. These men served under the direc- closer to protecting the future of Social Secu- AGEMENT POLICY, DEPARTMENT tion of Mayor Jim Dailey to clear fallen trees rity. This bipartisan measure won a vote of OF DEFENSE and debris for property-owners. They should 416±12, with all but one of the ``nay'' votes be commended for their hard work and dedi- coming from members of the President's HON. JAMES E. CLYBURN cation to helping others in a time of great partyÐthe same party that raided Social Se- OF SOUTH CAROLINA need. curity for thirty long years. Our Social Security IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Robert Adamis, CA; Nathan Allen, OH; lockbox legislation will change the way the Tuesday, November 16, 1999 Ryan Anders, MI; Timothy Anderson, WY; budget is prepared so Social Security funds Luke Borchers, MO; Jeff Bramhill, Ontario; cannot be used for other purposes. It helps Mr. CLYBURN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to Nathan Bryant, GA; Donald Burzynski, FL; honor and congratulate Mr. Alphonso ``Al'' Benjamin Caffee, AL; Brian Cahill, TX; every American guard against politicians' at- Curtis Eaton, TN; Timothy Ferry, NJ; tempts to raid the Social Security surpluses for Maldon, Jr., for his confirmation as the Assist- Joshua Fox, CA; Jonathan Gunter, IN; Chris- more government spending. I call on my col- ant Secretary for Force Management Policy at topher Hanson, WI; Luke Hodges, OK; Thom- leagues in the Senate to pass this bill and the Department of Defense. Many of us here as Hogarty, VA; Stephen Hough, IN; Riley help us keep 100 percent of Social Security in the House of Representatives know Al Irwin, Alberta; Jeremy Jansen, KS; funds for Social Security. Maldon for his tireless dedication to the United Jeffery Jestes, OK; Seth Johnson, NE; Na- Mr. Speaker, the American people are tired States Government in his capacity as Deputy than Lord, GA; Jonathan McKeithen, FL; of politicians who say nice things about Social Assistant to the President for Legislative Af- Nathan Nazario, PR; Timothy Noland, MA; fairs and White House Congressional Liaison Elisha Odegaard, MN; Andrew Papillon, MN; Security one day, then raid it for new govern- Stephen Parrish, TN; Daniel Petersen, GA; ment spending the next. The Republican Con- to the Senate and House of Representatives. Misha Randolph, TX; John Saucier, AL; gress can and will protect 100 percent of the In this capacity, he provides policy making and Frank Shao, NJ; John Tanner, MI; Justin Social Security Trust Fund and stop the raid strategic advice to the President. Although Mr. Tanner, MI; John Thornton IV, TN; Matthew on Social Security this year. We will restore Maldon is indirectly involved with a myriad of Whitaker, NY; Vincent Williams, OK; David trust to the Social Security Trust Fund. And legislative issues, he is directly responsible for Winsinger, FL. we will not go back. That is my plan, and I those issues in both the House and Senate in- f hope that my colleagues will join me in this volving Trade, Defense, International Affairs, important effort. Intelligence and Veterans Affairs. PROTECTING THE FUTURE OF f In March 1993, Mr. Maldon was appointed SOCIAL SECURITY as a Special Assistant to the President for HONORING JACK WOOLF, Legislative Affairs. He subsequently served as HON. RANDY ‘‘DUKE’’ CUNNINGHAM AGRICULTURIST OF THE YEAR the first African-American to be appointed as OF CALIFORNIA Deputy Assistant to the President and Director IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES HON. GEORGE RADANOVICH of the White House Military Office. In this ca- pacity he managed and directed a large staff Tuesday, November 16, 1999 OF CALIFORNIA IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES of over 1,900 personnelÐproviding oper- Mr. CUNNINGHAM. Mr. Speaker, I rise ational, logistical, and state-of-the-art commu- today to talk about securing the future of So- Tuesday, November 16, 1999 nications support to the President. cial Security. Mr. RADANOVICH. Mr. Speaker, I rise Prior to joining the Administration, Mr. Today, nearly 44.4 million Americans re- today to honor Jack L. Woolf, chairman of Maldon enjoyed an outstanding military career. ceive Social Security benefits. More than 4 Woolf Enterprises and the Woolf Farming He entered active duty service as a commis- million of these live in my home State of Cali- Company, for being named the 1999 Agri- sioned officer in the United States Army in Au- fornia. Seniors all over America rely on it as culturist of the Year by the Fresno Chamber of gust of 1972. His assignments included tours a major source of retirement income. How- Commerce. Mr. Woolf is being honored on in Europe, Korea, and various posts through- ever, Social Security is not just a retirement November 17, 1999 at the Ag Fresno Farm out the United States. Some of his highly visi- program. It also provides badly needed sur- Equipment Exposition luncheon. ble positions included assignments as the Ex- vivor and disability benefits to America's work- Jack Woolf is well known throughout the ecutive Officer, Armed Forces Staff College; ing men and women. Central Valley agricultural community. In addi- and as Admissions and Public Liaison Officer Unfortunately, the future of Social Security tion to Woolf Farming, Woolf Enterprises holds at the United States Military Academy, West is not secure. Today, more young people be- a major interest in Los Gatos Tomato Prod- Point, NY. His career progressed through in- lieve in UFOs than believe Social Security will ucts; Harris-Woolf California Almond Proc- creasingly responsible positions as a Field Ar- be there for them. We must work to strength- essing; Cal-West Rain and Aliso Ranch, tillery and Adjutant General Corps Officer. He

VerDate 2999 06:12 Nov 18, 1999 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00005 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A16NO8.052 pfrm04 PsN: E17PT1 E2410 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks November 17, 1999 completed his military career as a Colonel with immediately, but the ideas that come forth 21 young folks who traveled to the cities of an assignment to the United States House of now can certainly become part of long-range Jackson and Clarksville, Tennessee at the re- Representatives as the Deputy Director for goals. quest of city officials to provide assistance in Army Legislative Affairs in February 1993. Again, my congratulations to the people of clean-up efforts, following a tornado in Janu- Mr. Maldon holds a Master of Arts Degree Bonita Springs. I stand ready to help them ary 1999. These outstanding young men were from the University of Oklahoma in Human make their city the best it can be. noted for their teamwork, enthusiasm and dili- Relations and a Bachelor of Arts Degree from f gence in all they did to serve the people of Florida A&M University. He also graduated Jackson and Clarksville. They are to be com- PRESIDENT ALIEV RECOMMITS from various military schools and colleges, in- mended for their selfless service. cluding the Command and General Staff Col- AZERBAIJAN TO RELIGIOUS FREEDOM Jeff Bramhill, Ontario; Jason Brown, AL; lege, the Armed Forces Staff College, and the Donald Burzynski, FL; Brian Cahill, TX; Army's Organizational Effectiveness Manage- Brian Drozdov, WA; Christopher Ekstrom, ment Consultant School in Monterey, CA. He HON. CHRISTOPHER H. SMITH OR; Paul Ellis, MS; Cory Finch, MO; Joshua is the recipient of numerous military decora- OF NEW JERSEY Fox, CA; Christopher Hanson, WI; IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES John Hill, IA; Seth Johnson, NE; Jonathan tions including the Legion of Merit, the De- Lancaster, MI; Joshua Meals, TN; Samuel fense Meritorious Service Medal (with two oak Tuesday, November 16, 1999 Mills, TX; Daniel Petersen, GA; Lance leaf clusters), the Army Commendation Medal Mr. SMITH of New Jersey. Mr. Speaker, I Stoney, British Columbia; John Tanner, MI; and the U.S. Army Staff Badge. In addition, am pleased to bring to the attention of my col- John Thornton IV, TN; Mark Wahl, OR; An- Mr. Maldon is a recipient of the United States leagues recent positive developments on reli- drew Whitaker, NY. Congressional Award for Leadership and Pa- gious freedom in Azerbaijan. Members of the f triotism, and he is listed in Who's Who in Commission on Security and Cooperation in NATIONAL PRAYER BREAKFAST America. Europe, which I chair, raised last week our TRANSCRIPT INDUCTION He has been blessed with a loving and car- concern over the raids of the Baptist and Lu- ing family including his wife Carolyn and their theran churches in Baku, the threatened de- daughter Kiamesha Racha'el. The family re- portation of foreigners associated with these HON. STEVE LARGENT sides in Fairfax Station, VA. churches, and the firing of a number of Jeho- OF OKLAHOMA As Assistant Secretary for Force and Man- vah's Witnesses from their jobs because of IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES agement Policy, Mr. Maldon will be respon- their religious affiliation. In a letter to President Tuesday, November 16, 1999 sible for policies, plans and programs for mili- Haidar Aliev on November 3, referencing tary and civilian personnel management, in- Azerbaijan's OSCE commitments to religious Mr. LARGENT. Mr. Speaker, since the early cluding recruitment, education, career devel- liberty, we raised the recent incidents that vio- 1950's, Members of the Senate and the opment, equal opportunity, compensation, rec- late religious liberty and asked Azerbaijan to House of Representatives prayer groups have ognition, discipline, and separation of all De- register religious groups that have not been hosted an annual gathering in our Nation's partment of Defense personnel, both military able to gain legal status. Capital known as the National Prayer Break- and civilian. On Monday, November 8, in a meeting with fast. The Breakfast has afforded the oppor- Mr. Speaker, Al Maldon's dedication to pub- U.S. Ambassador Stanley Escudero, President tunity for both the House and Senate to come lic service, both as a civilian and as a member Aliev publicly reaffirmed Azerbaijan's commit- together, in a nonpartisan alliance, whether in of the United States Army serves as a model ment to religious freedom, pledged to redress times of peace or times of war, in times of to us all. I ask my colleagues to join me in recent problems faced by minority religious abundance or times of scarcity, to prayerfully wishing him the very best in his new assign- groups, and gave assurances there would be support the President and other leaders in this ment and his continued service to the citizens no further religious liberty violations in Azer- country. This year I was given the privilege of of the United States. I am proud to count him baijan. In a statement that was carried by the chairing this event. as a friend. government-controlled media, President Aliev We were honored once again to have the f said, ``I have vigorously warned administrative President and First Lady, and the Vice Presi- dent and Mrs. GORE in attendance. We were CONGRATULATING THE PEOPLE bodies of the fact that arbitrariness on such also honored to have several heads of state OF BONITA SPRINGS, FLORIDA issues is inconceivable. One cannot restrict freedom of conscience and creed.'' Our Em- from Macedonia, Albania, Ecuador, and Benin. bassy in Baku reports that the courts have set Max Lucado, an author, pastor, and this year's HON. PORTER J. GOSS aside the deportation orders for the foreign keynote speaker, spoke of the model that OF FLORIDA Christians, and the Garadag Gas Plant has re- Jesus of Nazareth gave of love, not only for IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES instated the jobs of the Jehovah's Witnesses. those we like and agree with, but most impor- Tuesday, November 16, 1999 Mr. Speaker, I commend Ambassador Stan- tantly, for those we do not. On behalf of the Members of the Senate Mr. GOSS. Mr. Speaker, I am proud to rec- ley Escudero for persistently raising these issues with Azeri authorities. I also commend and House who have hosted this Breakfast, I ognize the creation of the ninth city in the submit the transcript of the breakfast for inser- Fourteenth District of Florida, the City of the work of Political Officer Michael Speckhard tion into the RECORD for our posterity. Bonita Springs. After many months of debate who has been a tireless advocate for religious and discussion, the people of Bonita Springs freedom. 1999 NATIONAL PRAYER BREAKFAST I am hopeful that President Aliev's remarks cast their ballots in favor of incorporation as Thursday, February 4, 1999, Hilton Wash- signal a new dawn in Azerbaijan and that his the fifth city in Lee County, FL on November ington and Towers Hotel, Washington, DC country will become the region's beacon for 2, 1999. Chairman: Representative Steve Largent religious freedom. The prompt response of As a new Millennium begins, so the citizens Representative LARGENT. My name is of Bonita Springs will embark on a new chal- President Aliev to these recent events is en- Steve Largent, and I want to welcome you to lenge, the challenge of creating a new city couraging, and I am hopeful that religious the National Prayer Breakfast. I am a mem- from residents' ideas of what their community group that previously have not been able to ber of the House of Representatives from the obtain legal status will now be registered and state of Oklahoma, and I am this year’s ought to be. It comes as no surprise that there chairman and will be acting as the Master of are those willing to do the hard work involved will be free to practice their faith. f Ceremonies for the prayer breakfast this with new cityhood. I'm sure they will find the year. rewards great and surprising, as I discovered RECOGNIZING TORNADO RELIEF It is my pleasure at this time to introduce in my experience when the City of Sanibel WORKERS Mr. Jim Kimsey, who will begin with our was born 25 years ago. pre-breakfast prayer. Now that the incorporation debate is over, I HON. SAM JOHNSON Mr. KIMSEY. Basil was a fourth-century know the people of Bonita Springs will come saint from Asia Minor. He said, ‘‘We pray in OF TEXAS the morning to give us the first stirrings of together, roll up their sleeves and begin the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES our mind to God. Before anything else, let business of fashioning a city that they can be Tuesday, November 16, 1999 the thought of God gladden you.’’ Would you proud of. Beginnings are marvelous, because begin this day with me in prayer? the imagination is the only limitation. Of Mr. SAM JOHNSON of Texas. Mr. Speaker, Dear God, may the efforts of all those course, not everything can be accomplished I would like to give recognition to a group of gathered here today reach far and wide—our

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Congressman Steve Largent.’’ My daughter God makes each day different. To live each Representative LARGENT. Thank you, Gen- put the phone on hold and came and got me day wisely, we need wisdom—wisdom in our eral Reimer, a great Oklahoman. and she said, ‘‘Dad, somebody said that the hearts and in our thoughts. We need wisdom Please enjoy your meal. We will continue President is on the line. Would you please in the choices we make. Psalm 90 implores with the program in about 15 minutes. get him off the line because I’ve got Brad us, ‘‘Lord, teach us to number our days Thank you. Pitt holding on the other line.’’ (Applause.) aright, that we may gain wisdom in our (Breakfast) Next to the First Lady is my first lady, heart.’’ Representative LARGENT. In addition to Terry Largent. (Applause.) Each day, like today, we pray to God to the President and First Lady, and the Vice Next we have our speaker this morning, help us to do the things that matter, not to President, this morning we have a number of Max Lucado and his wife Denalyn. I will tell waste the time we have. We know the mo- special guests. We have members of the Sen- you more about Max just a little bit later. ments we have are precious. We pray that ate and the House, and Members of the Presi- (Applause.) God helps us count them dear and to teach dent’s Cabinet. We have Members of the Next to the Lucados is Senator Joseph us to number our days aright; that he fills Joint Chiefs, prime ministers, heads of cor- Lieberman, a great senator and a man who is this day and every day with kindness so that porations, student leaders and numerous known for his integrity and for his love of we may be glad and rejoice all the days of other dignitaries. We have people from all 50 God. (Applause.) our life. states and over 160 countries represented Next is one of my good friends and col- Numbering our days aright is crucial for here this morning. (Applause.) leagues in the House of Representatives, our own happiness, but it is even more im- In addition, we have with us several heads Harold Ford, Jr. He is the first African- portant for the rest of the world. Each day of state which I would like to recognize at American in history to succeed his father in we are presented with opportunities to make this time. We have His Excellency Ljubco the U.S. House of Representatives. (Ap- a difference; small differences, like a hello to Georgievski, Prime Minister of the Former plause.) a lonely neighbor, to extra change dropped in Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia. (Applause.) And next to Congressman Ford are General a homeless person’s cup. And we can make Also joining us is His Excellency Mathieu Dennis Reimer, who I introduced earlier, one big differences feeding the hungry, teaching Kerekou, President of the Republic of Benin. of our great military leaders, and his wife, children to read, bridging understanding and (Applause.) His Excellency Jamil Mahuad, Mrs. Mary Jo Reimer. (Applause.) peace between nations. Every difference you President of Ecuador. (Applause.) And His As we gather this morning, this is the Na- make matters, just as every day matters. Excellency Pandeli Majko, Prime Minister of tional Prayer Breakfast, and there are many Edmund Burke wisely noted long ago, ‘‘The the Republic of Albania. (Applause.) I get around the world who need our prayers here only thing necessary for the triumph of evil extra credit for all of that. (Laughter.) this morning. I want to take a moment to is for good men to do nothing.’’ At this time, I would like to introduce the mention just a few of the people that are in We are especially blessed today. We have a head table. Beginning on my left and your dire need of our prayers this morning, in- unique opportunity in our frantic lives to right is Mr. Jim Kimsey. He is the founder of cluding King Hussein, Billy Graham, Pope begin with prayer and listen to the wisdom America On Line and is a gentleman who has John Paul II, and the victims of the recent of the incredible group assembled here today. a deep love for the District of Columbia. earthquake in Colombia. In fact, it is my un- I would like to leave you with one thought. With Mr. Kimsey is Ms. Holidae Hayes. We derstanding that King Hussein is undergoing Yesterday is history, and tomorrow is a mys- are glad to have you here. (Applause.) therapy for cancer treatment as we are tery. But today is a gift. Thank you. Next to them is Mr. Michael W. Smith. He speaking and is watching the prayer break- (Opening Song by the United States Army is a Grammy-winning recording artist who fast this morning. Chorus.) will perform for us later, and his wife, Many in the Senate and the House break- Representative LARGENT. Thank you to the Debbie. (Applause.) fast group have had the opportunity over the United States Army Chorus. We appreciate Next we have Dr. Laura Schlessinger, also years to become friends in this fellowship that. That is inspiring, and a good way to known as Dr. Laura. (Applause.) I don’t even with his majesty, King Hussein of Jordan. As start the breakfast. need to say who she is, right? (Laughter.) No, friends, we have prayed with his majesty in At this time I would like to call to the po- she is one of America’s most listened-to- times of triumph and times of trial. And as dium General Dennis Reimer, who is the radio talk show hosts. She is the co-author he undergoes treatment this week for the Chief of Staff of the Army, for our opening of the current bestseller, ‘‘The Ten Com- trial of a lifetime, we join all our prayers to prayer. mandments: The Significance of God’s Law uplift his spirit and strengthen his family, General REIMER. Let us pray. in Everyday Life.’’ She is also a licensed his loved ones and his medical care team in Almighty and eternal God, creator of all marriage, family, and children’s counselor a special way. things, we ask your presence with us at this and is frequently referred to as America’s Also, many of you may be here this morn- gathering this morning as we raise our mommy. (Applause.) ing asking, ‘‘What is the prayer breakfast minds and hearts to you. May the words we Next to Dr. Schlessinger is Senator Kay and why am I here?’’ I want to tell you just share be an echo of your voice. We are grate- Bailey Hutchison, an outstanding Senator a little bit about the prayer breakfast and ful for our nation’s long and abiding legacy from the State of Texas, who will share with its genesis. It is not very complicated, actu- of freedom. We thank you for your gifts, you later about the Senate and House break- ally. There was a small group that began which become richer as we share them, and fast groups. Senator, thank you. (Applause.) meeting in the Senate back in the early more secure as we guard them for one an- Next is Annie Glenn, wife of Senator John 1950s. They were joined later by a small other. Glenn. Annie is a great friend and a great ex- group that began in the House. At some time Gracious Lord, we praise you for the spirit ample for us all. (Applause.) And then we they decided, wouldn’t it be a good idea if of liberty you have established through our have Senator Glenn, who is one of our na- the House group and the Senate group met nation’s founders. Lord, we remember this tional heroes, whose return to space last together to pray for the President of the morning the words of Peter Marshall, who year had me considering out of retirement, United States. And that is how the prayer gave thanks for the rich heritage of this briefly. (Applause.) breakfast began 47 years ago. You are going good land, for the evidences of thy favor in Next is our Vice President, Al Gore. Every to hear a little bit more about the Senate the past and for the hand that hath made year Congress hosts a National Student and House groups from Senator Hutchison and preserve this a nation. We thank you for Leadership Forum on Faith and Values, and and what we are doing in both chambers as the men and women who, by blood and sweat, this year the Vice President and his wife, we speak. by toil and tears, forged on the anvil of their Tipper, were kind enough to open up their The members concluded that whether our own sacrifice all that we hold dear. May we home to about 200 student leaders from country is experiencing peace or war, bounty never lightly esteem what they obtained at a across the country and actually spent a lot or struggle, there is a tremendous need for great price. Grateful for rights and privi- of time with them individually, talking with people of faith to lift the President up in leges, may we be conscious of duties and ob- them. Mr. Vice President, please tell Tipper prayer. This is not now, nor has it ever been, ligations. May his words continue to be we said thank you very much. (Applause.) a political event. When we come to the pray- timeless. Next are President Clinton and the First er breakfast, we take our political hats off Lord, we ask that you will strengthen us to Lady. (Applause.) I want to tell you an inter- and come together to talk and pray about stand firmly against cruel and heartless dis- esting story that I think also is a bit of a the principles of Jesus. crimination or prejudice of any kind. In your glimpse behind the scenes of President Clin- One individual who embodies these prin- holy presence we ask that the things which ton. After the prayer breakfast two years ciples and who generally graces our presence make for peace may not be hidden from our ago, I sent him a note thanking him for his here at the prayer breakfast is Dr. Billy eyes. Help us catch your vision of a greater remarks, which were wonderful, as they will Graham. Unfortunately, because of his destiny and the call of holy responsibility. be this morning. He actually was in the proc- health considerations, Dr. Graham is unable

VerDate 2999 06:12 Nov 18, 1999 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00007 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A16NO8.060 pfrm04 PsN: E17PT1 E2412 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks November 17, 1999 to attend this year. However, by way of a let- bers, who are always welcome. We spend our ‘‘You say to yourselves, ‘My own power ter, he sends his greetings. I would like to sessions discussing different things. Some- and the might of my own hand have won this share a portion of his letter with you, be- times it is the events of the day and what wealth for me.’ Remember that it is the Lord cause I believe it captures the spirit of the bearing they may have on our spiritual your God who gives you the power to get occasion. growth and renewal. At other times, we hear wealth in fulfillment of the covenant that he Dr. Graham writes, ‘‘After so many years, the testimony of a colleague or we help him made an oath with your fathers, as is still the most difficult thing for me to do is to in- or her respond to a personal crisis. There is the case. If you do forget the Lord your God form you that I will not be able to come to only one informal rule: we never discuss Sen- and follow other gods to serve them or bow the prayer breakfast as I had planned. I hope ate or House business. down to them, I warn you this day that you you will give my greetings and the promise The Senate and the House are institutions, shall certainly perish. Like the nations that of prayer for this important gathering this that, by their very nature and genius, are di- the Lord will cause to perish before you, so morning. Our country is in need of a unity verse. They represent varied sections and in- shall you perish, because you did not heed that only God can bring. We must as a people terests that define the great nation that is the Lord your God.’’ repent of our sins and turn to God in faith. ours. They come together to find common Shalom. (Applause.) He alone can heal our divisions, forgive our ground. But in our prayer breakfast, we start Representative LARGENT. Thank you, Dr. sins and bring the spiritual renewal the na- on common ground and we grow together Laura. Now Michael W. Smith. tion needs if we are to survive. I deeply re- from there. We start from the acceptance (Michael W. Smith sings ‘‘Salvation Be- gret that I cannot be with you today, but I that each of us is flawed, that we all need longs to God.’’) will be in prayer that God will give the guidance, and that none of us alone has the Representative LARGENT. Thank you, Mi- greatest spirit of spiritual renewal that we answers. We grow from the relationship that chael. have ever had. Please assure the President bonds us. We gain the strength to fulfill our As you are aware, Senator Glenn made his- and Mrs. Clinton, Vice President and Mrs. collective duty to develop and nurture one tory recently by returning to space 36 years Gore, and the other leaders gathered at the nation under God, indivisible, with liberty after he became the first American to orbit breakfast, that they are in my constant and justice for all. That is what all of us the earth. During Senator Glenn’s space prayers. God bless you all. Billy Graham.’’ hope that this annual meeting does, to in- flight last year, he kept in contact with the (Applause.) spire us to do better in the next year for our President via e-mail. At one point, the Mr. President, I would just add that our respective nations. Presdient E-mailed Senator Glenn to let him prayer is that while you are here with us, Thank you. Thank you, Steve. (Applause.) know he had spoken to an 83-year-old woman you will have a sense of peace and rest and Representative LARGENT. Thank you, Sen- from Queens and asked her what she thought will understand that as you leave here that ator. And now, for a reading from the Holy of the mission. She replied that it seemed there are people all over the world that are Scriptures, Dr. Laura Schlessinger. like a perfectly fine thing for a young man praying for you. Dr. SCHLESSINGER. First, I would just like like Senator Glenn to do. (Laughter.) So Now, Senator Kay Bailey Hutchinson will to say I cannot tell you how touched and please welcome the young Senator Glenn to share with you about the House and Senate honored I am to be here doing this. You have the podium. (Applause.) prayer groups. no idea what it means to me. This is Deuter- Senator GLENN. Thank you. (Continued ap- Senator HUTCHISON. Thank you, Congress- onomy 8. plause.) Thank you all very much. Thank man Largent. And thank you for all the ‘‘You shall faithfully observe all the in- you all very, very much. Steve, I thank you work you have done to make this a wonder- struction that I enjoin upon you today, that for that introduction very much also. ful event. (Applause.) Mr. President and Mrs. you may thrive and increase and be able to Let me add a couple of Old Testament Clinton, Mr. Vice President, we are so hon- possess the land that the Lord promised on thoughts to what Dr. Laura just read for you ored to have all of our guests today. oath to your fathers. Remember, the long a moment ago. These readings have been fa- It is gratifying to see such a large and dis- way that the Lord your God has made you vorites of mine for long time, and I wanted tinguished crowd for this great Washington travel in the wilderness these past 40 years, to add those before I get over into a couple tradition. We come for our own reasons, that he might test you by hardship to learn of quotes from the New Testament. some more inspired than others. For some, it what is in your hearts, whether you would I am sure you all are very familiar with is the prayer. Perhaps for some it is the keep his commandments or not. that part in Ecclesiastes that starts out, ‘‘To breakfast. (Scattered laughter.) But as I look ‘‘He subjected you to the hardship of hun- everything there is a season, and a time for around this morning, in this city, I am re- ger and then gave you manna to eat, which every purpose under heaven.’’ I won’t take minded about the small-town Texas preacher neither you nor your fathers had ever time to read all of it exactly, but you re- who phoned the local newspaper editor on known, in order to teach you that man does member that. ‘‘A time to be born and die, Monday to thank him for making a mistake not live by bread alone, but that man may plant, pluck up that which is planted, a time in the paper. And the editor said, ‘‘Well, why live on anything that the Lord decrees. The to kill, heal, break down, build up, weep, are you thanking me for the mistake?’’ And clothes upon you did not wear out, nor did laugh, mourn, dance, cast away stones, gath- the preacher said, ‘‘Well, the topic I sent you your feet swell these 40 years. er stones, embrace, time to refrain, time to was, ‘What Jesus Saw in the Publicans and ‘‘Bear in mind that the Lord your God dis- get, time to lose, time to keep, cast away, Plutocrats.’ What you printed was, ‘What ciplines you just as a man disciplines his rend and sow, silence, speak, love and hate, Jesus Saw in Republicans and Democrats.’ son. Therefore, keep the commandments of time of war, time of peace.’’ The curiosity brought me the greatest crowd the Lord your God. Walk in his ways and re- That about covers the whole gamut of the of the year.’’ (Laughter.) vere him. For the Lord your God is bringing human experience. There is not much we Obviously, we do not come here today as you into a good land, a land with streams could add to that. That has always been one Republicans or Democrats, or even as Ameri- and springs and fountains issuing from plain that I thought leads us to believe that there cans. We come as God’s human creation, and hill, a land of wheat and barley, of vines, is a time for everything intended for us, than seeking guidance in our daily lives. I am figs and pomegranates, a land of olive trees God wants us to live a full life. There is a pleased to report for the United States Sen- and honey, a land where you may eat food time for everything. There is a time to live ate and the House of Representative this without scarcity, where you will lack noth- and a time to do—for all these things. morning. Each of us has a regular weekly ing, a land whose rocks are iron and from There is another passage that I also like. meeting at breakfast, and our regulars rare- whose hills you can mine copper. This came to me and has been a favorite, be- ly miss it. It is the priority time on our ‘‘When you have eaten your fill, give cause when I was training way back in World schedules. It is a time for fellowship and re- thanks to the Lord your God for the good War II days, which does show my age, I flection, two commodities that are often in land which he has given you. Take care, lest guess, my mother sent a passage to me that short supply in the course of our daily lives. you forget the Lord your God and fail to I have always thought was very apropos, not It is also a time to renew old acquaint- keep his commandments, his rules and his only for that time and what I was looking ances. One of the regulars who grace the laws, which I enjoin upon you today. When forward to then, but also no matter what Senate meeting is former Senate Majority you have eaten your fill and have built fine happens to us any time in life. And that is Leader Mike Mansfield. Every Wednesday houses to live in and your herds and flocks out of Psalms 139. morning he comes in and orders bacon and have multiplied and your silver and gold ‘‘Whither shall I go from thy spirit, or eggs and biscuits, and all of my younger col- have increased and everything you own has whither shall I flee from thy presence? If I leagues are eating granola and fruit. (Laugh- prospered, beware lest your hearts grow ascend up into heaven, thou art there. If I ter.) We tell him we love to see a guy that haughty and you forget the Lord your God, make my bed in hell, behold, thou are still eats like a guy. (Laughter.) We figure who freed your from the land of Egypt, the there.’’ And this part in particular: ‘‘If I take that the breakfast and the prayer is working house of bondage, who led you through the the wings of the morning and dwell in the ut- for him, because he is 96 years old. (Ap- great and terrible wilderness with its ser- termost parts of the sea, even there shall thy plause.) pents and scorpions, a parched land with no hand lead me and thy right hand shall hold We are blessed with occasional drop-ins. water on it, who brought forth water for you me.’’ To me, that dwelling in the uttermost Both the Vice President and the President from the flinty rock, who fed you in the wil- parts of the sea also means going into space, have dropped in on our prayer breakfasts, derness with manna, which your fathers had I can tell you that. Those two passages to- and we enjoy it very much. But mostly it is never known, in order to test you by hard- gether I have always thought were about my just us, our members and our former mem- ship, only to benefit you in the end. favorite parts of the Scripture.

VerDate 2999 06:12 Nov 18, 1999 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00008 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A16NO8.064 pfrm04 PsN: E17PT1 November 17, 1999 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E2413 Now to our New Testament reading, which We have seen, especially in this century, up in the middle of my presentation and I understand is also the favorite of some of how dangerous and destructive the world be- began walking out. I stopped everything and the other people here this morning. Romans comes when individuals, nations, and leaders I said, ‘‘Sir, can you tell me where you’re 8: ‘‘Who shall separate us from the love of forget this eternal truth. Without it, the going?’’ He said, ‘‘I’m going to get a hair- Christ? Shall tribulation or distress or perse- door to evil is wrenched open, wreaking un- cut.’’ I said, ‘‘Why didn’t you get one before cution or famine or nakedness or peril or told misery on the human race; demagoguery you came in?’’ He said, ‘‘I didn’t need one be- sword? As it is written, ‘For thy sake, we are and cruelty, racial hatred and totali- fore I came in.’’ (Laughter.) killed all day long. We are counted as sheep tarianism may enter unchecked. I have asked several people associated with for slaughter.’ Nay, in all these things, we When we understand our real nature and the breakfast why the invitation came my are more than conquerors through him that responsibility as true sons and daughters of way. The answer that really made most loved us. For I am persuaded that neither the living God, it does not mean we retreat sense was the briefest one, and that is, ‘‘We death nor life nor angels nor principalities from the world, even though all of us know thought you might share a few words about nor powers nor things present nor things to how hard the world can be on our ideals. Jesus,’’ a request I am privileged to attempt come nor height nor depth nor any other Rather, God asks us to more forward into to fulfill. creature shall be able to separate us from human institutions and, instead of con- The final paragraph on the invitation that the love of God which is in Christ Jesus our forming ourselves to them, change them for we received defines the National Prayer Lord.’’ the better, doing our best to listen to the Breakfast as ‘‘a fellowship in the spirit of The second passage is out of Philippians: small, still voice that should guide us. Jesus.’’ How remarkable that such an event ‘‘Rejoice in the Lord always. And again I A little farther in that part of Romans, in even exists. It speaks soNo highly of you, or say, rejoice. Let your moderation be known a different translation, is a passage that has leaders, that you would convene such a gath- unto all men. The Lord is at hand. Be careful always meant a lot to me: ‘‘Do not be con- ering and clear times out of your very busy for nothing, but in everything, by prayer and formed to this world, but be transformed by schedules to attend such a gathering, not supplication, with thanksgiving, let your re- the renewing of your mind, so that you may under any religious or political auspices, but quests be made known unto God. And the discern what is the will of God, what is good in the spirit of Jesus. Thank you for that peace of God, which passeth all under- and acceptable and perfect. Let love be gen- during these dramatic hours you have made standing, shall keep your hearts and minds uine. Hate what is evil. Hold fast to what is prayer a priority. through Christ Jesus. Finally, brethren, good. Live in harmony with one another. Do This breakfast speaks highly of you, our whatsoever things are true, whatsoever not be haughty, but associate with the lowly. guests. You weave a tapestry this morning of things are honest, whatsoever things are Do not claim to be wiser than you are. Do 160 different nations, traditions and cultures, pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatso- not repay anyone evil for evil, but take representing a varity of backgrounds but thought for what is noble in the sight of all.’’ ever things are of good report, if there be united by a common desire to do what is An old folk tale says there are two ways to any virtue, if there be any praise, think on right for your people. And you are welcome warm yourself when it is very cold. One is by here. Each and every one of you are wel- these things. Those things which ye have putting on a luxurious coat; the other is by both learned and received and heard and seen come. lighting a fire. The difference is that the fur The breakfast is a testimony to you, our in me, do. And the God of peace shall be with coat warms only yourself, while the fire you.’’ leaders, to you, our guests, but most of all, lights anyone who comes near. wouldn’t you agree?, the breakfast is a testi- Thank you. (Applause.) We have a comparable choice every day. Representative LARGENT. Thank you, Sen- mony of Jesus of Nazareth. Regardless of our Indeed, we are at a moment of great spiritual ator Glenn. Please welcome to the podium, perception and understanding and opinion of opportunity to choose right. The end of the ladies and gentlemen, the Vice President of him, how remarkable that 2,000 years after millennium is drawing near, so let us carry the United States, Albert Gore, Jr. (Ap- his birth, we are gathered to consider this no spiritual debts into a new time, but re- life, a man of humble origins, a brother to plause.) commit to a future where we elevate man- Vice President GORE. Thank you, Steve. the poor, a friend of sinners and the great kind’s faith and fill the world with justice. Thank you very much. Thank you, Congress- reconciler of people. (Applause.) man Largent; Mr. President, Mrs. Clinton; It is this last attribute of Jesus I thought Representative LARGENT. Thank you, Mr. we could consider for just a few moments, Mr. Speaker; distinguished guests. Vice President. To all of those who have worked so hard to I was joking with the Vice President ear- his ability to reconcile the divided, his abil- make this breakfast what it is, including a lier that the prayer breakfast is on Thurs- ity to deal with contentious people. After lot of men and women in the Overflow Room, day, but his prayers were answered earlier in all, don’t we all deal with people and don’t who did more work than anybody else, I the week when Mr. Gephardt pulled out of we all know how contentious they can be? want to thank them. When I went over to the presidential primary. (Laughter.) How does that verse go? ‘‘To live above with speak with them during the breakfast brief- It gives me great honor to introduce our those we love, O, how that will be glory. But ly, by sheer coincidence, I read exactly the speaker this morning, Mr. Max Lucado. Max to live below with those we know, now, same passage from Romans that John just is probably best known as a best-selling au- that’s another story.’’ (Laughter.) picked here. thor, having 11 million books in print. Al- I found this out in college when I found a And to all of you, I want to thank you for though I have read many of his books, the girl whom I really liked and I took her home joining us at this annual gathering, which one that truly touched me the most has been to meet my mom, but my mom didn’t like reaffirms America as a pilgrim people and a one of his children’s books called ‘‘You Are her, so I took her back. (Laughter.) I found nation of faith. Special.’’ I have given this book to several another girl I really liked, and so I took her Every one of us, I believe, has a task ap- friends and have read it aloud on various oc- home to meet my mom, but mom didn’t like pointed for us by the Lord. We are reminded, casions, especially when I speak with young her either. So I took her back. I found an- ‘‘Whatsoever thy hand findeth to do, do it people. When I was asked to choose a speaker other girl, took her home. Mom didn’t like with thy might.’’ A teacher should teach this morning, I immediately thought of Max, her. I went through a dormitory full of with all his heart, a parent should care for because I am convinced that someone who girls—(laughter)—until finally I found one her child as if all heaven were watching, a writes the way he writes knows a great deal that I knew my mom would like because she machinist should take the utmost pride in a about the unconditional love of God. So, looked just like my mom. She walked like job well done, because all of us are asked by Max, please come and share with us what is my mom. She talked like my mom. So I took God to devote our daily work to others and on your heart this morning. (Applause.) her home, and my dad could not stand her. to his glory. All of us have a chance to be Mr. LUCADO. Mr. President and Mrs. Clin- (Laughter.) made great, not by our achievements meas- ton, Mr. Vice Presdient. I cannot thank you People are tough to deal with. But tucked ured in the world’s eyes, but through our enough for this wonderful privilege that you away in the pages of the Bible is the story of commitment to a path of righteousness and have given me and my wife, Denalyn, to be Jesus guiding a contentious group through a to one another. with you this morning. Thank you, Congress- crisis. If you will turn your attention to the I also believe our nation has a task ap- man Largent, for those kind words. inside of your program that you received, pointed for it by the Lord. As the Gospel I never quite know how people respond to you will read the worlds written by a dear says, ‘‘Let your light so shine before men those of us who write. Not long ago I was friend of Jesus, the apostle John. And he that they may see your good works and glo- speaking at a conference and a man came up tells us this story: rify your Father, which is in heaven.’’ to me afterwards and said, ‘‘I’ve never had ‘‘Jesus knew that the Father had put all Though our founders separated Church and dinner with an author before.’’ And I said, things under his power and that he had come State, they never forgot that this eternal ‘‘Well, you buy, I’ll eat.’’ (Laughter.) So off from God and was returning to God. So he spiritual light illuminated the principles of we went and had a delightful chat. Some got up from the meal, he took off his outer democracy, and especially the idea of the days later I received a note from him in clothing, he wrapped a towel around his preciousness and equality of every human which he said, ‘‘I thoroughly enjoyed our waist. After that he poured water into a being. The truth that underlies the Constitu- visit, but you were not as intelligent as I basin and began to wash his disciples’ feet, tion is that every human being, no matter thought you would be.’’ (Laughter.) You drying them with the towel that was how rich or how poor, how powerful or how can’t please everyone. wrapped around him. He came to Simon frail, is made in God’s holy image and must I will do my best to keep my remarks brief. Peter, who said to him ‘Lord, are you going be treated accordingly. Not long ago I was speaking and a man got to wash my feet?’ And Jesus replied, ‘You do

VerDate 2999 06:12 Nov 18, 1999 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00009 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A16NO8.067 pfrm04 PsN: E17PT1 E2414 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks November 17, 1999 not realize what I am doing, but later you of bridge-building falls on the strong one, started at 6:30. There were 500 people there. will understand.’ :‘No,’ said Peter. ‘You shall not on the weak one. It is the one in the All but three were introduced; they went never wash my feet.’ And Jesus answered, right who takes the initiative. home mad. (Laughter.) We had been there ‘Unless I wash your feet, you have no part And you know what happens? When the since 6:30. I was introduced at a quarter to with me.’ ‘Then, Lord,’ Simon Peter replied, one in the right volunteers to wash the feet 10. The guy that introduced me was so nerv- ‘not just my feet, but my hands and my head of the one in the wrong, both parties end up ous he did not know what to do, and, so help as well.’ ’’ on their knees. For don’t we always think we me, the first words out of his mouth were, It is the final night of Jesus’ life, the night are right? We kneel to wash feet only to look ‘‘You know, we could stop here and have had before his death, and Jesus and his disciples up and see our adversary, who is kneeling to a very nice evening.’’ (Laughter.) He did not have gathered for what will be their final wash ours. What better posture from which mean it the way it sounded, but I do mean it. meal together. You would think his followers to resolve our differences? We could stop here and have had a very won- would be sensitive to the demands of the By the way, this story offers a clear pic- derful breakfast. You were magnificent, hour, but they are not. They are divided. An- ture of what it means to be a follower of Max. Thank you very much. (Applause.) other follower by the name of Luke in his Jesus. We have allowed the definition to get I did want to assure you that one of the gospel writes these words: ‘‘The disciples so confusing. Some think it has something things that has been said here today repeat- began to argue about which of them was the to do with attending a certain church or em- edly is absolutely true. Senator Hutchison most important.’’ Can you imagine? The bracing a particular political view. Really it was talking about how when we come here, leader is about to be killed and the followers is much simpler. A follower of Jesus is one we set party aside, and there is absolutely no are posturing for power. This is a conten- who has placed his or her life where the dis- politics in this. I can tell you that is abso- tious group. ciples placed their feet—in the hands of lutely so. I have had a terrific relationship Not only are they contentious, they are Jesus. And just as he cleansed their feet with with Steve Largent, and he has yet to vote cowardly. Before the night is over, the sol- water, so he cleanses our mistakes with for- with me the first time. (Laughter.) So I diers will come and the followers will scat- giveness. know there is no politics in this prayer ter, and those who sit with him at the table That is why followers of Jesus must be the breakfast. (Laughs.) will abandon him in the garden. Can you very first to wash the feet of others. Jesus We come here every year. Hillary and I imagine a more stressful evening—death goes on to say, ‘‘If I, your Lord and master, were staying up kind of late last night talk- threats on one side and contentious and have washed your feet, you also should wash ing about what we should say today and who quarrelsome followers on the other? I sup- one another’s feet. I did this as an example would be here. I would like to ask you to pose some of you can. That may sound like so that you should do as I have done for think about what Max Lucado said in terms a typical day at the office. But we know that you.’’ of the world we live in, for it is easier to talk the response of Jesus was not at all typical. I wonder what would happen if we accepted about than to do, this idea of making peace But I wonder what our response would be. this challenge, if we followed Jesus’s exam- with those who are different from us. Perhaps we would preach a sermon on team ple. What if we all determined to resolve We have certain signs of hope, of course. work, maybe point a few fingers or pound a conflict by the washing of feet? If we did, Last Good Friday in Northern Ireland, the few tables. That is probably what we would here is what might occur. We would listen, Irish Protestants and the Irish Catholics set do. But what does Jesus do? How does he really listen, when people speak. We would aside literally centuries of distrust and chose guide a divided team through a crisis? He be kind to those who curse us and quick to peace for their children. stands and he removes his coat and he wraps forgive those who ask our forgiveness. We Last October, at the Wye Plantation in a servant’s towel around his waist. He takes would be more concerned about being fair Maryland, Chairman Arafat, Abu Mazin and up the wash basin and he kneels before one than being noticed. We would not lower our the Palestinian delegation, and Prime Min- of his disciples. Unlacing a sandal, he gently God-given standards, nor would we soften ister Netanyahu and the Israeli delegation lifts the disciple’s foot and places it in the our hearts. We should keep our minds open, went through literally sleepless nights to try wash basin, covers it with water and begins our hearts tender and our thoughts humble. to save the peace process in the Middle East to clean it. One by one, Jesus works his way And we would search for and find the good- and put it back on track. down the row, one grimy foot after another. ness that God has placed within each person, Throughout this year, we have worked He washes the feet of his followers. and love it. with our allies to deepen the peace in Bosnia, By the way, I looked for the verse in the Would our problems be solved overnight? and we are delighted to have the leader of Bible that says Jesus washed all of the disci- No. Jesus’s were not. Judas still sold out and the Republika Srpska here today. We are ples’ feet except the feet of Judas, but I the disciples still ran away. But in time—in working today to avoid a new catastrophe in could not find it. The feet of Judas were fact, in short time—they all came back and Kosovo, with some hopeful signs. washed as well. No one was excluded. they formed a nucleus of followers who We also have worked to guarantee reli- You may be aware that the washing of feet changed the course of history. And no doubt gious freedom to those who disagree with all was a task reserved not just for the servants they must have learned what I pray we learn of us in this room, recognizing that so much but for the lowest of servants. Every group this morning: that some problems can only of the trouble in the world is rooted in what has its pecking order, and a group of house- be solved with a towel and a basin of water. we believe are the instructions we get from hold servants was no exception. And whoever Let’s pray together. Our Father, you have God to do things to people who are different was at the bottom of that pecking order was taught us that the line between good and from us. And we think the only answer is to the one given the towel and the one given evil does not run down geographical or polit- promote religious freedom at home and the basin. But in this case, the one with the ical boundaries but runs through each of our around the world. towel and the one with the basin is the one hearts. Please expand that part of us which I want to thank all of you who helped us to whom many of us esteem as the creator and is good and diminish that part of us which is pass the Religious Freedom Act of 1998. I king of the universe. What a thought. Hands evil. Let your great blessings be upon our would like say a special word of appreciation which shaped the stars, rubbing dirt; fingers President and his family, our Vice President to Dr. Robert Seiple, the former head of which formed mountains, massaging toes. and his family, and all of these leaders and World Vision, who is here with us today. He And the one before whom all nations will one dignitaries gathered. But we look to you as is now America’s Ambassador at Large for day bow, kneeling before his friends, before the ultimate creator, director and author of International Religious Freedom. Later this his divided and disloyal band of friends. the universe. Lead us to someone today month, I will appoint three members to the It is important to note that Jesus is not whose mistakes we might touch with kind- United States Commission on International applauding their behavior. He is not applaud- ness. By your power we pray. Amen. (Ap- Religious Freedom. The Congress has al- ing their actions. He simply chooses to love plause.) ready nominated its members. them and respect them, in spite of their ac- Representative LARGENT. Thank you, Max. We know that is a part of it. But, respect- tions. He literally and symbolically cups the At this time I want to make one other brief fully, I would suggest it is not enough. As we grimiest part of their lives in his hands and introduction, and that is the new Speaker of pray for peace, as we listen to what Max cleanses it with forgiveness. Isn’t this what the House of Representatives, my friend said, we say, well, of course it is God’s will. this gesture means? To wash someone’s feet from Illinois, Denny Hastert. (Applause.) But the truth is, throughout history, people is to touch the mistakes of their lives and I want to say it is my privilege and high have prayed to God to aid them in war. Peo- cleanse them with kindness. Sometimes honor to at this time introduce the Presi- ple have claimed repeatedly that it was there is no other option. Sometimes every- dent of the United States, Mr. William Jef- God’s will that they prevail in conflict. thing that can be said has been said. Some- ferson Clinton. (Applause.) Christians have done it at least since the times the most earnest defense is inad- President CLINTON. Thank you very much. time of the crusades. Jews have done it since equate. There are some conflicts, whether in Steve, distinguished head table guests, to the times of the Old Testament. Muslims nations or in homes, which can only be re- the leaders from around the world who are have done it from the time of the Essenes solved with a towel and a basin of water. here, the members of Congress, Mr. Speaker down to the present day. No faith is blame- ‘‘But Max,’’ you might be saying, ‘‘I’m not and others, ladies and gentlemen. less in saying that they have taken up arms the one to wash feet. I’ve done nothing I feel exactly the way I did the first time against other faiths, other races, because it wrong.’’ Perhaps you have done nothing I ever gave a speech as a public official, to was God’s will that they do so. Nearly every- wrong. But neither did Jesus. You see, the the Pine Bluff Rotary Club Officers Installa- body would agree that from time to time, genius of Jesus’ example is that the burden tion Banquet in January of 1977. The dinner that happens over the long course of history.

VerDate 2999 06:12 Nov 18, 1999 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00010 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A16NO8.070 pfrm04 PsN: E17PT1 November 17, 1999 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E2415 I do believe that, even though Adolf Hitler second signing, the two of them had to sign fidence in our righteousness but because of preached a perverted form of Christianity, three copies of these huge maps, books of our trust in your mercy. God did not want him to prevail. But I also maps. There were 27 maps. There were lit- Lord, thank you for waking us up this know that when we take up arms or words erally thousands of markings on these maps, morning, restoring our souls to our bodies, against one another, we must be very careful on each page: ‘‘What would happen at every bringing us to this place, but the destination in invoking the name of our Lord. little cross road? Who would be in charge? we seek is a unified one, Lord, and it is you. Abraham Lincoln once said that in the Who would do this, who would do that, who You are the source of our lives, of our prin- great Civil War neither side wanted war and would do the other thing?’’ Right before the ciples, of our purpose. We thank you for all both sides prayed to the same God; but one ceremony there was a hitch, and some juris- that you have done for us. And as the Presi- side would make war rather than stay in the dictional issue was not resolved. Everybody dent said so beautifully and compellingly union, and the other side would accept war was going around in a tizzy. I opened the and truthfully, for reasons that only impress rather than let it be rent asunder, so the war door to the little back room, where the Vice us with our imperfection, so often our at- came. In other words, our great president un- President and I have lunch once a week. I tempts to reach you have divided us. derstood that the Almighty has his own de- said to these two people, who shook hands But today, the spirit in this room is yours; signs and all we can do is pray to know God’s for the first time not so long ago: ‘‘Why in the Hebrew, Shekinah, the spirit of God, is will. don’t you guys go in this room and work this here and it brings us together in a character- What does that have to do with us? Martin out? This is not a big deal.’’ Thirty minutes istically American way, in a way that the Luther King once said we had to be careful later they came out. No one else was in founders of this country understood, and taking vengeance in the name of God, be- there. They worked it out; they signed the they expressed in the very first paragraph by cause the old law of ‘‘an eye for an eye leaves copies three times, 27 pieces each, each page which they declared their independence that everybody blind.’’ they were signing. And it was over. they held certain truths to be self-evident And so today, in the spirit in which we You do not make peace with your friends, and that the first of these was that the have been truly ministered to today, I ask but friendship can come, with time and trust rights they were granting us came from you; you to pray for peace in the Middle East, in and humility, when we do not pretend that they were not the work of philosophers or Bosnia and Kosovo; in Northern Ireland, our willfulness is an expression of God’s will. lawers or politicians, but were the endow- where there are new difficulties. I ask you to I do not know how to put this into words. ment we received from you, our creator. pray that the young leaders of Ethiopia and A friend of mine last week sent me a little Lord, we thank you for the leaders who are Eritrea will find a way to avoid war. I ask story our of Mother Teresa’s life. She was here, the speakers who are here who have you to pray for a resolution of the conflicts asked, ‘‘When you pray, what do you say to shared their faith with us. We ask your pray- between India and Pakistan. I ask you to God?’’ And she said, ‘‘I don’t say anything; I ers, especially on the leaders of our country, pray for the success of the peace process in listen.’’ And then she was asked, ‘‘Well, when the President and Vice President and their Colombia, for the agreement made by the you listen, what does God say to you?’’ And devoted and gifted wives. We pray particu- leaders of Ecuador and Peru, for the ongoing she said, ‘‘He doesn’t say anything either; he larly today for the President of the United struggles to make the peace process work in listens.’’ (Soft laughter.) States. We thank you for the gifts you have Guatemala. In another way, Saint Paul said the same given him of intellect, of judgment, of com- I ask you to pray for peace. I ask you to thing. ‘‘We do not know how to pray as we passion, of communication, that have en- pray for the peacemakers; for the Prime ought, but the Spirit himself intercedes for abled him to be such a successful leader of Minister of Albania; for the Prime Minister us, with signs too deep for words.’’ our country and have raised up so many peo- of Macedonia; who are here. Their region is So I ask you to reflect on all we have seen ple in this country to a better life and have deeply troubled. I ask you to pray for Chair- and heard and felt today. I ask you to pray brought him to a point where people around man Arafat and the Palestinians; for the for peace, for the peacemakers, and for peace the world depend on him, put their hopes in government of Israel; for Mrs. Leah Rabin within each of our hearts—in silence. him. and her children, who are here, for the awful (Moment of silence.) Amen. And Lord, may I say a special prayer at price they have paid in the loss of Prime (Applause.) this time of difficulty for our President, that Minister Rabin for the cause of peace. I ask Representative LARGENT. Thank you Mr. you hear his prayers, that you help him in you to pray for King Hussein, a wonderful President, for your remarks. You have asked the work he is doing with his family and his human being, the champion of peace who, I us to pray for the leaders of the world and clergy, that you accept his atonement in the promise you today, is fighting for his life for leadership in the world. And at this time, spirit in which David spoke to the prophet mostly so he can continue to fight for peace. I would like to ask my friend, Representa- and said, ‘‘I am distressed. Let me put my Finally, I ask you to pray for all of us, in- tive Harold Ford, to come forward to pray faith not in human hands but in the hands of cluding yourself; to pray that our purpose for world leaders. God, who is full of abundant mercy.’’ truly will reflect God’s will; to pray that we Representative FORD. Thank you, Steve. So, Lord, we pray that you will not only can all be purged of the temptation to pre- We pray, God, that you will help us to un- restore his soul and lead him in the paths of tend that our willfulness is somehow equal derstand what the book of Ephesians means righteousness for your name’s sake, but help to God’s will; to remember that all the great when it says, ‘‘We wrestle not against flesh us join with him to heal the breach, begin peacemakers in the world in the end have to and blood but against principalities and pow- the reconciliation and restore our national let go and walk away, like Christ, not from ers.’’ We pray that we may heed the ancient soul so that we may go forward together to apparent but from genuine grievances. If summons, pray as if everything depended on make this great country even greater and Nelson Mandela can walk away from 28 years God and act as if everything depended on better. of oppression in a little prison cell, we can you. Whether we worship in the shadow of And I pray, Lord, too, for all the leaders walk away from whatever is bothering us. If the cross, under the Star of David or the from around the world who are here. And in Leah Rabin and her family can continue crescent of Islam, it is in this spirit that we the spirit that the President himself in- their struggle for peace after the Prime Min- gather and in this spirit that we pray. We voked, I want to reach out particularly to ister’s assassination, then we can continue pray that God be above us to protect, be- Chairman Arafat and Abu Mazin and Leah to believe in our better selves. neath us to uphold, before us to guide and Rabin and her children, and to do so in the I remember on September the 19th, 1993, around us to comfort. We offer these prayers spirit of unity that fills this room, but also when the leaders of Israel and the Pales- in the name of one God of all humanity. Let in the recollection and remembrance of the tinian Authority gathered in Washington to all of God’s children say amen. (Applause.) truth, that Abraham, with whom you en- sign the peace accord, the great question Representative LARGENT. Thank you, Har- tered the covenant that gave birth to at arose about whether, in front of a billion old. One of the real mysteries of the power of least three of the great religions that are people on international television, for the Jesus is that, Mr. President, as you said, I here today, that Abraham loved his son very first time, Chairman Arafat and Prime may not have voted with you in the four Ishmael as he did his son Isaac. And we pray Minister Rabin would shake hands. years that I have been in Congress, but I that you will bring that truth to Chairman Now this may seem like a little thing to want you to know that I care for you and Arafat and the leaders of Israel and you will you. But Yitzhak Rabin and I were sitting in love you. That is part of the mystery of guide them in the paths of peace so that my office talking, and he said: ‘‘You know, Jesus and the celebration that we have here their children and grandchildren may truly Mr. President, I have been fighting this man this morning as we come to pray for our one day not just live in peace but sit to- for 30 years. I have buried a lot of people. leaders and for our world. gether, as Dr. King evoked in all of us, at the This is difficult.’’ And I started to make an At this time I would to ask Senator table of brotherhood and sisterhood. argument, and before I could say anything, Lieberman to come forward and lead us in So, Lord, as we leave this place, we pray he said, ‘‘But you do not make peace with our benediction. (Applause.) that you will take us by the hand and lead us your friends.’’ And so the handshake oc- Senator LIEBERMAN. Thank you. Let us home, but let us not leave here the spirit of curred that was seen around the world. pray. unity and purpose that has filled this room. A little while afterward, after some time I pray, Lord, that you will open my lips, Let us resolve, each of us in our own way, to passed, they came back to Washington. And that I may declare your praise. We love you, work to honor your name, to bring us closer they were going to sign these agreements Lord, because we come before you with a per- each day to the realization of the prophet’s about what the details were of handling over fect faith that you will hear our prayer. And vision, ‘‘when the valleys will be exalted and Gaza and parts of the West Bank. On this we have that faith not because of our con- the hills and mountains made low, when the

VerDate 2999 06:12 Nov 18, 1999 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00011 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A16NO8.074 pfrm04 PsN: E17PT1 E2416 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks November 17, 1999 rough spots will be made straight and the Wall, President Lukashenka is building a new the vast majority of international trade is now glory of the Lord will fill the earth, and all wall between Belarus and democracy and try- governed by clear and transparent rules. flesh will see it and experience it.’’ On that ing to isolate Belarus by using old Soviet and But, as the Asian financial crisis and the day, Lord, your name will truly be one and theft of billions of dollars of IMF money in your children will be one. Stalinist tactics of misinformation and intimida- Amen. (Applause.) tion. The people of Belarus have experienced Russia shows, we still have a long way to go. Representative LARGENT. Thank you, Sen- a great deal of suffering over the yearsÐas Too many places in the world continue to be ator Lieberman. the victims of the Nazis, of Stalin, and of the held in the grip of corruption and cronyism. Ladies and gentlemen, this concludes the Chernobyl disaster. I visited Belarus several The obvious impact of these two evils are the 47th National Prayer Breakfast. months ago and it is clear to see that the peo- loss of untold millions, even billions, of dollars. Thank you all for being with us here this ple of Belarus are still getting a bad dealÐ But the corrosive effects of corruption and cro- morning. Let’s leave today and live out the again at the hands of their leadership. nyism are worse; they are all too often hidden principles Jesus taught about loving one an- other, loving our God with all our heart, soul In the fall of 1996, President Lukashenka and ignored. and mind. Thank you, and have a good morn- used bogus tactics to impose a new constitu- Government corruption undermines the rule ing. tion on Belarus, to abolish the existing par- of lawÐthe very cornerstone of democracy. f liament and replace it with a rubber-stamp leg- Government corruption undermines economic islature, and to illegally extend his presidential development, squandering billions of dollars of ACCREDITATION OF THE OAK term. Although Lukashenka says that his gov- investment capital on enrichment of the few PARK FIRE DEPARTMENT ernment is willing to enter into negotiations rather than the benefit of many. Government with the opposition, his actions indicate the corruption undermines the ability of U.S. busi- HON. DANNY K. DAVIS opposite. Lukashenka has created a climate of ness to compete freely and fairly for foreign OF ILLINOIS fear in Belarus, along the lines of Stalin's and government contracts, costing U.S. corpora- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Hitler's regimes, which he admires. He has tions millions of dollars in lost sales. Govern- targeted the opposition, non-governmental or- ment corruption undermines the integrity of Tuesday, November 16, 1999 ganizations, and the independent media. Op- public service and erodes the confidence of Mr. DAVIS of Illinois. Mr. Speaker, on Au- position figures have disappeared; inde- the public in their own government. Most im- gust 26, 1999 the Village of Oak Park Fire De- pendent newspapers are fighting for survival; portant, government corruption steals hopeÐ partment was awarded the title ``Accredited and those Belarusians who are brave enough the hope for a better future that all citizens of Fire Department'' by the Commission on Fire to publicly protest Lukashenka's rule, get the world have a right to expect. If nurturing Accreditation International (C.F.A.I.). thrown into prison on trumped up charges. democracy and expanding economic oppor- The Oak Park Fire Department is only the Lukashenka is pushing his country deeper tunity continue to be a goal of this country, third fire department in the State of Illinois and and deeper into an economic abyss. Prices re- then eliminating corruption and cronyism in one of only 21 departments in the United main under state control, and there has been government procurement must also be a pri- States and Canada to achieve such accredita- no privatization to speak of. The average ority. That is why I am proud to join with my tion. monthly wage is somewhere around $30 a colleague, ROBERT MATSUI in introducing H.R. Fire Chief Gerald Beeson and the other month, and many people rely on subsistence 3116, the Fair Competition in Foreign Com- members of the department worked to com- farming in a backyard plot to feed their fami- merce Act. This legislation builds upon the ex- plete their application for over 2 years. lies. cellent work of the Organization on Economic Chief Beeson told the Wednesday Journal, We in the U.S. Congress have a moral re- Development and Cooperation which set the ``Those who review applicationsÐmembers of sponsibility to promote democracy and support international standard with its Agreement on the International Association of Fire Chiefs economic development in Belarus. This reso- Bribery and Corruption. The agreement makes and the International Association of City and lution condemns the current Belarusian regime it a crime to offer, promise or give a bribe to County ManagersÐlook at all facets of fire and calls for immediate dialogue between a foreign public official in order to obtain or re- service, including departmental aspects like President Lukashenka and the Consultative tain international business deals. Sadly, there training and response time and on the village Council of Belarusian opposition and the res- are today only thirty-four signatory countries to side like finances and codes.'' toration of a civilian, democratically-elected this agreement. The accreditation is a benchmark, a set of government in Belarus, based on the rule of H.R. 3116 complements the work of the standards, Oak Park can use to judge the law, and an independent judiciary. The resolu- OECD, particularly that of the Development quality of their fire protection service. The de- tion urges President Lukashenka to respect Assistance Committee Recommendation on partmental achievement is a credit to all of the human rights of all Belarusian citizens, in- Anti-Corruption Proposals for Aid-Funded Pro- Oak Park's fire fighters and we salute them for cluding those members of the opposition who curement, approaches the problem of corrup- their outstanding accomplishment. are currently being illegally detained in viola- tion in international government Procurement f tion of their constitutional rights. through U.S. foreign aid and multilateral finan- President Lukashenka must make good on cial institutions, It is not a club or a blunt in- THE TENTH ANNIVERSARY OF THE his promise to hold free parliamentary elec- strument, but its says in no uncertain terms FALL OF THE BERLIN WALL, tions in 2000 and presidential elections in that the United States will not continue to un- THE PEOPLE OF BELARUS ARE 2001. Please join me in supporting this resolu- derwrite corrupt practices in other countries. STILL BEING OPPRESSED BY AU- tion. Our bill requires the Secretary of the Treas- THORITARIAN DICTATOR f ury to develop a plan to promote international government procurement reforms using U.S. HON. SAM GEJDENSON H.R. 3116, THE FAIR COMPETITION participation in international as the tool. It pro- OF CONNECTICUT IN FOREIGN COMMERCE ACT hibits U.S. non-humanitarian foreign assist- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ance to nations that have not demonstrated significant progress towards institutionalizing Tuesday, November 16, 1999 HON. JIM KOLBE OF ARIZONA open and transparent government procure- Mr. GEJDENSON. Mr. Speaker, I rise to in- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ment practices. troduce a resolution on the gravity of the polit- We want to assist the administration's ef- ical and economic situation in Belarus. I be- Tuesday, November 16, 1999 forts to promote government procurement lieve it's time for U.S. Congress to express Mr. KOLBE. Mr. Speaker, for decades the transparency, whether through the World strong opposition to the continued egregious United States has carried the standard in pro- Trade Organization or the Free Trade Area of violations of human rights and the lack of moting democracy, market liberalization, and the Americas. But we also want to ensure that progress toward the establishment of democ- economic development abroad. To further transparency in government procurement racy and the rule of law in Belarus and call on those goals, we have spent literally billions of doesn't take a back seatÐthat is why we re- President Alexandr Lukashenka to engage in dollars in developing countries. And we have quire the administration and other nations to negotiations with the representatives of the made progress. Nations have made economic focus on institutionalizing open and trans- opposition and to restore the constitutional progress over the past few decades and de- parent international government procurement rights of the Belarusian people. mocracy is taking root in some of the rockiest practices. While the U.S. and Europe are marking the soil in the globe. Thanks to the creation of the The key to the legislation is building institu- 10 year anniversary of the fall of the Berlin World Trade Organization a few years ago, tions in countries which promote and protect

VerDate 2999 06:12 Nov 18, 1999 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00012 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A16NO8.077 pfrm04 PsN: E17PT1 November 17, 1999 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E2417 transparency in government procurement ac- paign financing was being defeated in the An example will help to illustrate the need tivities. We want nations to develop the institu- U.S. Senate, a major endorsement aimed at for this legislation. Assume that an individual tional capacity needed to properly monitor influencing the 2000 election results was tak- investor owns commercial investment real ing place. Its unsurprising results bear on international government procurement con- the issue, inaccurately described as ‘‘re- property that is valued at $100 and that is en- tracts. Where nations lack such capacity, we form,’’ since that term implies beneficial cumbered by debt of $90. The individual's encourage the use of third-party procurement change, not cosmetic change. basis in the property is zero. Assume that the monitoring to ensure openness and trans- McCain-Feingold’s aim was to reduce the individual wishes to enter the residential real parency in the process. Third-party procure- ‘‘soft money’’ contributions by which unlim- estate market and that a buyer offers to pur- ment monitoring is a process where an unin- ited amounts may be given to political par- chase his commercial property for fair market volved third-party is hired to monitor every ties—not individual candidates—for advanc- value. Under the terms of the transaction, the ing their views on major issues of the day. It stage of the procurement process. The proce- is a contrast to the $1,000 individual con- buyer will assume the $90 of debt and will pay dure has been used successfully in South tribution limits, never adjusted for inflation, the individual $10 in cash. America and Africa to fight corruption in inter- which can be provided directly to candidates. Under current tax law, the individual will be national government procurement. Third-party Bearing on this issue is the way in which taxed not only on the cash received, but also procurement monitors have the expertise some organizations, notably the AFL–CIO, on the discharged debt. In this case, the tax needed to ensure that a project is competi- can support their favored candidates with paid by the individual on the saleÐas much endorsements, publicity and in-house poli- tively bid and effectively executed. In turn, this as $25 in this case (taking into account tax on ticking with little regard for financing limi- unrecaptured depreciation)Ðwill exceed the expertise gets passed on to the host govern- tations. ments, which further institutionalizes open pro- The recent AFL–CIO endorsement of Vice $10 in cash the individual actually receives. curement practices. The goal should be a President Al Gore’s bid for the Democratic Thus, selling the property would force the indi- process free from cronyism and corruption. nomination was not unanimous, and it vidual to come up with cash out of pocket to This legislation will help us accomplish that lacked important initial support from two of pay the IRS. goal. the major affiliates, the Teamsters Union In light of this disincentive, many individuals and the United Auto Workers. They are like- f in this situation do not sell. Rather, they sit ly to check in later. But that endorsement and hold. As a result, the underlying property RECOGNIZING THE WORK OF THE kicked into gear a $40 million union mobili- does not pass into the hands of new owners AIR LAND EMERGENCY RE- zation for the primaries and the general elec- tion. It is ‘‘soft money’’ but vital support—in who may be more likely to make improve- SOURCE TEAM part provided in violation of the rights of ments and put the property to its highest and that apparent minority of union members best use. HON. SAM JOHNSON which may want Bill Bradley as the nomi- In these circumstances, I believe an indi- vidual taxpayer should be given flexibility to OF TEXAS nee, or as an extreme example, members who might even choose a Republican. pay this tax liability when he or she has the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES The unions have every right to back what- necessary cash. The Real Estate Flexibility Tuesday, November 16, 1999 ever candidates they choose. They do not Act of 1999 would allow individuals wishing to have the right, however, to spend mandatory Mr. SAM JOHNSON of Texas. Mr. Speaker, dues money that was supposed to have been sell debt-encumbered property to elect to pay I would like to bring to the Congress' attention allocated to collective bargaining and the tax on the sale only to the extent of the cash seven young men and the members of the Jo- more restricted cause of improving the sta- received; the individual would have to reduce seph Rankin family who sacrificed time and ef- tus of union workers. basis in other property to the extent that gains fort to serve the people of Russia from July Being forced, through mandatory fees, to are not taxed. In our example, the individual 10±August 25, 1999, by remodeling an or- support candidates and causes with which would pay tax of $10Ði.e., the amount of the one disagrees is a violation of a fundamental phanage in Moscow to improve living condi- cash actually receivedÐupon disposition of tenet of a free society. The U.S. Supreme the commercial real estate and would reduce tions. In addition to the joy they received from Court has addressed the issue and reached investing in the lives of others, this cross-cul- that conclusion. But it is one of several glar- his or her basis in other depreciable property tural experience gave these individuals a ing cases of disregard for the law that the by the amount of untaxed gain on the com- greater appreciation for the benefits and privi- Clinton administration has ignored the prin- mercial property. leges we enjoy in America. These individuals ciple. Without enforcement of that rule, any I ask my colleagues to join me in supporting are to be commended for their willingness to ‘‘reforms’’ of the current flawed campaign fi- this important legislation. put the needs of others before their own. nancing laws are worthless. Nothing wrong f with unions spending big bucks for politics Daniel Buhler, MI; Michael Hadden, GA; as long as the money is openly provided and CONGRATULATORY REMARKS TO Jesse Long, WA; Timothy Moye, GA; Joseph comes from willing donors. Nothing wrong, THE FOSTER GRANDPARENT Rankin, MI; Joyce Rankin, MI; Benjamin either, with like amounts coming from read- Rankin, MI; Daniel Rankin, MI; Joseph PROGRAM OF SOUTHEAST MIS- ily identifiable business or other organiza- SOURI FOR 26 YEARS OF SERV- Rankin, MI; Justin Tanner, MI; Jefferson tions operating under the same terms. Turner, GA; Neil Waters, VA. But let them use these resources openly to ICE TO PUBLIC EDUCATION f win friends and influence elections, and un- derstand that true reform depends on vol- HON. JO ANN EMERSON CAMPAIGN FINANCE REFORM untary contributions. OF MISSOURI MISSES IMPORTANT TARGET f IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Tuesday, November 16, 1999 HON. DOUG BEREUTER REAL ESTATE FLEXIBILITY ACT OF 1999 Mrs. EMERSON. Mr. Speaker, I'd like to OF NEBRASKA take this opportunity to commend the Foster IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES HON. JIM McCRERY Grandparent Program of Southeast Missouri Tuesday, November 16, 1999 OF LOUISIANA for recently completing its 26th year serving the senior citizens in the communities of East Mr. BEREUTER. Mr. Speaker, this Member IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Prairie, Poplar Bluff, and Sikeston, Missouri. highly commends to his colleagues this edi- Tuesday, November 16, 1999 The Foster Grandparent Program of South- torial I submit from the November 1, 1999, Mr. McCRERY. Mr. Speaker, today I am in- east Missouri has had a tremendous impact Norfolk Daily News regarding campaign fi- troducing legislation, the Real Estate Flexibility on the senior citizens who serve as mentors to nance reform. The editorial rightly notes that Act of 1999, to remove a present-law tax pen- at-risk children in local elementary schools. campaign finance reform must address the alty that confronts individual real estate inves- This program serves as a way for these men- use of union dues (regardless of the union tors who wish to sell debt-encumbered prop- tors to be significant change-agents in their member's wishes) for political contributions. erty. communities during their golden years. [From the Daily News, Nov. 1, 1999] This legislation is important to our Nation's In addition to providing an opportunity for REFORM MISSES IMPORTANT TARGET real estate markets. It would provide real es- seniors to feel a sense of self-worthy and re- CAMPAIGN FOR NEW RESTRICTIONS FAILS TO PUT tate investors with flexibility in managing tax li- sponsibility within the community, let me also FOCUS ON MAJOR SOURCE OF PROBLEMS abilities while at the same time allowing debt- share with you some stories from teachers At the same time as the McCain-Feingold strapped property to be put to its highest and who have seen first-hand the tremendous im- proposal aimed at changing rules of cam- best use. pact of the Foster Care Program.

VerDate 2999 06:12 Nov 18, 1999 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00013 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A16NO8.080 pfrm04 PsN: E17PT1 E2418 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks November 17, 1999 One teacher from Mark Twain Elementary That's why I am introducing legislation today IN MEMORY OF AN OUTSTANDING School in Sikeston, Missouri, spoke of a boy which would allow victims of the Nazi regime KENTUCKIAN: PAMELA FARIS who suffered from a learning disability but pro- to bring suit in U.S. federal court against Ger- BROWN (1942–1970) gressed greatly with the help of a foster man banks and businesses which assisted in grandparent. ``With his foster grandma's help, and profited from the Nazi's Aryanization ef- HON. HAROLD ROGERS this child has made tremendous progress this fort. OF KENTUCKY year, in spite of his disability. He has changed My legislation would clarify that U.S. courts IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES from a frustrated student who couldn't read or Tuesday, November 16, 1999 spell to a student who beams because now he do have jurisdiction over these claims and can pick up first grade and second grade-level would extend any statute of limitations to Mr. ROGERS. Mr. Speaker, almost three books and read them with fluency. The posi- 2010. decades ago a 28-year-old woman set off on tive impact that this foster grandparent has There are people who say this occurred too an adventure of a lifetime. It was an adventure had in this student's life with her genuine care long ago and that we should leave these that would end in heartbreakÐan adventure and concern, and one-on-one tutoring, cannot from which she would not return. events in the past. I strongly and fundamen- At the time of her death Pamela Faris really be measured.'' tally disagree. There must never be a statute Brown had already made her mark as a na- Another teacher spoke of a grandmother of limitations on Aryanization, as genocide and tionally recognized actress and entertainer. who worked one-on-one with several students related crimes should always be punished. Years earlier, she had also appeared on Ken- throughout the school year. ``This woman is These companies need to come forward, tucky's political stageÐcredited with helping to such a great asset to our school and my give a boost to the distinguished public service classroom. She fulfills these children's needs open their books and return their criminally-ob- career of her father, John Y. Brown, Sr. in every way possible, not to mention the in- tained gains to close this open wound on the soul of humanity. Tragically, however, along with her husband valuable assistance she provides me. Without and another companion, Pam perished in Sep- her, I could not give the extra attention to the This legislation will right a terrible wrong in tember of 1970 while attempting to cross the students with the class size being so large. the annals of world history, and it's long over- Atlantic Ocean in a balloon. This grandmother is wonderful and gives the due. I first encountered Pamela Brown in the children an extended family while away from early 1960's during my last two years of law home.'' f school, when I served as a clerk for her fa- I received dozens of letters from teachers, ther's criminal law practice in Lexington, Ken- principals, participants, and mentors in the RECOGNIZING TORNADO RELIEF tucky. Pamela was a bright, energetic and program, all of whom believe that this program WORKERS charismatic young woman whose love of life is one of the most rewarding programs within was only matched by her love of family and their communities. I cannot emphasize enough friends. the importance of programs like this that real- HON. SAM JOHNSON She was born in Lexington on August 26th, ize the potential of senior citizens to make sig- OF TEXAS 1942, and attended the University of Kentucky nificant contributions to our society, and I con- and Stephens College before setting out on gratulate the Foster Grandparent Program of IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES her performing career. Pamela's skill as an ac- Southeast Missouri for their wonderful efforts tress took her from `Shakespeare in the Park' Tuesday, November 16, 1999 over the past 26 years. productions in Louisville to the pursuit of her f Mr. SAM JOHNSON of Texas. Mr. Speaker, career in New York City. Her mother, Dorothy, I want to commend 58 young men who self- issued a warning to the young woman headed INTRODUCTION OF LEGISLATION for the big city: ``New York will change you,'' ADDRESSING NAZI ASSET CON- lessly spent two weeks in Bridge Creek and Midwest City, Oklahoma last spring to help she warned, to which Pam replied: ``I'll change FISCATION New York.'' search for missing persons and clear debris in Pamela Brown did make an impression on HON. JIM RAMSTAD the aftermath of multiple tornadoes. From May New York. She worked her way into a regular 5±21, 1999, these young men served others OF MINNESOTA role on the television daytime drama `Love is at their own expense, and through their hard IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES a Many Splendored Thing' and appeared on work and willing attitudes they brought encour- Tuesday, November 16, 1999 highly popular national television programs. agement and hope to citizens who had sus- She made guest appearances on the Ed Sul- Mr. RAMSTAD. Mr. Speaker, over 50 years tained great loss. livan Show and the Lawrence Welk Show, and ago, Nazi Germany began a systematic proc- Paul Aber, OH; Peter Ackerman, IL; Derek performed with Walter Abel in a summer stock ess of eliminating an entire race. Over 6 mil- Aloisi, NY; John Baker, OK; Paul Bell, TN; production of `Take Her, She's Mine'. lion men, women and children lost their lives Erik Benson, WI; Shawn Bradley, TN; David But Pam's enthusiasm wasn't just limited to in this tragic chapter in human history simply Breneman, NM; Jared Busse, MO; Joshua the dramatic arts. In 1966, when an illness because they were Jewish. They were the ulti- Craymer, MI; Daniel Davies, IN; John Dew, nearly forced her father to withdraw from his mate victims. MI; Matthew Field, Australia; Jeremy Flana- political campaign, Pamela volunteered to ap- Others were forced to work as slaves in gan, TX; pear in his place at speaking engagements. German factories. Some were subjected to David French, CA; Philip George, IN; Ed- Years later, her father would recall his oppo- brutal experiments, and others had their as- ward Harris, TX; Jeremy Hebert, LA; John nent's campaign manager as saying, ``You sets and belongings stolen from them to be Hill, IA; Isaac Houser, OH; Jeremy Jansen, didn't beat us. Pamela did.'' Her brother, John given to those of ``Aryan'' stock or used by the KS; Jeffery Jestes, OK; Joshua Koyejo, NJ; Y. Brown, Jr., would also serve as Kentucky's German government in its war effort. Jonathan Kranick, WA; Caleb Lachmann, IN; governor. Amazingly, these criminal acts have yet to Joshua Lachmann, IN; Daniel Lamb, CA; A spirit like Pamela Brown's is impossible to be settled. The U.S. government is currently Barak Lundberg, WA; Joseph Lyle, IL; containÐso was her enthusiasm for the ad- involved in negotiations between German Gregory Mangione, MI; David McKenzie, venture that would eventually claim her life. companies and Nazi victims here in the U.S. SC; John Miller, CA; Samuel Mills, TX; Dan- On Sunday, September 20th, 1970, Pamela which could lead to compensation for some of iel Moulton, OK; Alex Nicolato, OH; Joseph and her husband, Rod Anderson, along with Nix, MI; John Nix, MI; Marc Payant, Quebec; the victims. their companion, Malcolm Brighton, set off Sean Pelletier, WA; Jadon Rauch, IN; Micah I believe the companies which profited from Richmond, OR; Bruce Rozeboom, MI; Robert from East Hampton, Long Island, aboard the their complicity with the Nazi regime and the Shumer, OH; balloon they called `The Free Life'. They set Holocaust should pay for their actions. It is ab- out to make history. The following day, the trio solutely appalling that to this day, German Ben Sibley, WI; Eric Singer, PA; Mark Stanley, MN; Shane Stieglitz, IN; Jacob encountered a cold front and a driving rain- banks and businesses have not admitted their Strain, KS; John Tanner, MI; Jeffrey storm, which forced their craft into the sea. role in this theft nor have they returned the TenBrink, MI; Daryn Thompson, GA; Brian The famous aviatrix Amelia Earhart perished fruits of their crimes. It is inexcusable that Tuplin, Alberta; Benjamin Vincent, MI; attempting to set another aviation landmark 62 German banks and businesses continue to Aaron Waldier, OR; Ryan Ward, OR; Chris- years ago. Earhart once eloquently explained deny their obvious guilt and refuse to com- topher Wilks, CA; Vincent Williams, OK; the spirit that also led Pam to follow her bal- pensate the victims. Joshua Young, CA. loon adventure: ``Please know I am quite

VerDate 2999 06:12 Nov 18, 1999 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00014 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A16NO8.084 pfrm04 PsN: E17PT1 November 17, 1999 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E2419 aware of the hazards,'' Earhart said. ``I want to INTRODUCTION OF THE MILITARY TRIBUTE TO SHARON BECK do it because I want to do it. Women must try EXTRATERRITORIAL JURISDIC- to do things as men have tried. When they fail TION ACT HON. GREG WALDEN their failure must be but a challenge to oth- OF OREGON ers.'' IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Today, Pamela Brown's memory lives on at HON. SAXBY CHAMBLISS the Actor's Theater of Louisville, whose main Tuesday, November 16, 1999 OF GEORGIA stage was named the Pamela Brown Audito- Mr. WALDEN of Oregon. Mr. Speaker, I rise rium to honor her. Her memory and her spirit IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES today to honor a woman who is nearing the also lives on in the hearts and minds of many end of her tenure as president of the Oregon of usÐfriends, family, and fellow Kentuckians, Tuesday, November 16, 1999 Cattlemen's Association. Sharon Beck is a re- for whom Pamela Brown still is an inspiration. Mr. CHAMBLISS. Mr. Speaker, currently, markable woman who deserves the apprecia- f there are instances where American civilians tion of all of those whose livelihoods depend on their ability to till the soil and raise cattle. RECOGNIZING ‘‘BRAVO SAN have committed crimes outside the United States but have not been prosecuted because She is a woman who has devoted a significant DIEGO’’ portion of her life to defending the farmers and foreign governments decline to take any action ranchers of both Oregon and the United and U.S. military or civilian law enforcement HON. BRIAN P. BILBRAY States and preserving their rural way of life. agencies lack the appropriate authority to OF CALIFORNIA Sharon's election by her peers as president prosecute these criminals. Consequently, only IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES of the OCA is merely one reflection of the re- minor administrative sanctions are available to Tuesday, November 16, 1999 spect and admiration she has garnered punish serious crimes. throughout her years of tireless devotion on Mr. BILBRAY. Mr. Speaker, it is with great Today, my colleague, Congressman BILL behalf of the agricultural community. In 1984 pleasure that I rise to bring to the attention of MCCOLLUM, and I are introducing legislation the Beck family was named producers of the the Congress an event that symbolizes the that will close a legal loophole that currently year by the Beef Improvement Federation. synergy between the very best of human na- allows civilians accompanying the military out- Sharon and her husband appeared on the ture and the very best of human ability. side the United States to avoid prosecution cover of Beef Today in 1995. This year her Too often, Members come to the floor to from crimes. family's farm received the high honor of being speak of tragedy, mishap, or malady; so much named the Oregon Wheat Growers League For example, a Department of Defense so, that when future generations look back ``State Conservation Farm of the Year.'' Shar- upon us, it will appear as if our moment in his- teacher raped a minor and videotaped the on Beck has received awards from the Oregon tory was consumed solely by the various tem- event. The host country chose not to pros- Cattlewomen, has twice received the Presi- pests of our time. It is with this in mind that ecute, and the United States did not have the dent's award from the Oregon Cattlemen's As- I bring news of an event to be held in my dis- jurisdiction to prosecute the teacher. sociation, and was named Union County's trict of San Diego, California which celebrates The son of a contractor employee in Italy ``Agricultural Woman of the Year.'' These the merger between the business community committed various crimes including rape, awards represent not only Sharon's dedication and the arts community, and highlights the arson, assault, and drug trafficking. Because to agriculture, but also that of her family and philanthropic and community oriented nature of a lack of jurisdiction to prosecute, the son especially her husband Bob, who deserves a of my constituency. was simply barred from the base. recognition of his own. On November 20th, 1999 ``Bravo San Sharon's son Rob summed up her life of A civilian spouse living overseas attacked Diego'' will being together over 800 arts, busi- achievement perfectly by noting that her com- ness and civic leaders for an evening of arts, her active duty husband with a kitchen knife mitment and dedication have allowed her to food and entertainment. The goal of this event and stabbed him in the shoulder. Although the excel at any endeavor she undertakes, and is to raise awareness and funds for the Busi- spouse confessed to aggravated assault, the that no matter what the odds, she is never ness Volunteers for the Arts (BVA), a not-for- local national law enforcement agencies de- overwhelmed. That's why farmers and ranch- profit program administered by the Performing clined to prosecute. ers turn to Sharon in times of trouble. And Mr. Arts League. The BVA provides volunteers A 13-year-old living on an Army base in Speaker, that's why I rise today to recognize from the business community to act as private, Germany, sexually molested and raped sev- Sharon BeckÐa true American rancher and a voluntary consultants to arts organizations so eral other children under the age of ten. Ger- true friend of mine. they may better abide by business protocol man authorities decided not to prosecute. The f and practices, and exact the most efficient use only punishment for the offender was to be ex- IN PRAISE OF UNCONVENTIONAL of their resources. pelled from Germany. ``Bravo San Diego'' will be hosted by Mr. GIVING Earl Holding, the owner of the Westgate Hotel, An Air Force employee molested 24 chil- and supported by major sponsorships from dren, ages 9 to 14. Because the host country HON. BILL McCOLLUM refused to prosecute, the only recourse was to Qualcomm, Gateway, Sempra and many other OF FLORIDA bar him from the base. philanthropic-minded San Diego businesses. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Additionally, the program will be coordinated An Overseas Jurisdiction Advisory Com- Tuesday, November 16, 1999 by Mr. Georg Hochfilzer of the Westgate and mittee has recommended to the Secretary of Mr. Rod Appel, producer for the Performing Defense and the Attorney General that this Mr. MCCOLLUM. Mr. Speaker, I rise today Arts League. Representing the largest gath- kind of ``legislation is needed to address mis- to draw attention to the excellent and uncon- ering of arts and culture ever in San Diego, conduct by civilians accompanying the force ventional work accomplished at America's ``Bravo San Diego'' will showcase the accom- overseas in peacetime settings.'' Both the De- Community Bankers' Annual Convention in Or- plishments and programs of over fifty per- partment of Justice and the Department of De- lando. I say ``unconventional'' because not forming arts organizations and seven muse- fense support legislation that will help to main- many of the nation's millions of convention- ums. tain order and discipline among our armed goers do what America's Community Bankers Mr. Speaker, as we pay tribute this month to forces. does. the impact that arts and culture have on each Each year, ACB and its spouses' organiza- of our lives, it is important that we also recog- It is time that we close the loophole that al- tion, Housing Partners, select a charity in their nize those persons and organizations who will lows civilian criminals to escape prosecution of convention city, raise funds for it, and present ensure that these vital community needs sur- their crimes. The Military Extraterritorial Juris- the group with a check during the convention. vive the changing times. Therefore, I extend diction Act we are introducing today, similar to On November 2 in Orlando, Housing Partners my most sincere congratulations to the BVA, S. 768 introduced by Senator JEFF SESSIONS presented their 1999 charity, Orlando's Edge- for their good work, and my most sincere and Senator MICHAEL DEWINE, will provide the wood Children's Ranch, with a record donation thank you to the men and women who will federal government much greater ability to of $170,000. Over the past 8 years, ACB's make ``Bravo San Diego'' a success and ex- hold criminals responsible for crimes which Housing Partners has donated more than ample from which the rest of America may they commit and will finally tighten our laws so $700,000 to charities around the country. The learn to support their arts and culture. that criminals do not go unpunished. money is raised in a variety of ways, including

VerDate 2999 06:12 Nov 18, 1999 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00015 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A16NO8.087 pfrm04 PsN: E17PT1 E2420 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks November 17, 1999 a craft sale, a golf tournament, a benefit con- blown away by the amount,’’ said Gaby rejected, may appeal from the decision of the cert, and donations from member banks. Acks, children’s development director for primary examiner to the Board of Patent Ap- The Edgewood Children's Ranch, a residen- the ranch. Faith is a huge component at the peals and interferences, having once paid the tial child care and development facility that ranch, which accepts struggling children and teens for a year or two. While the residents fee for such appeal. has been helping troubled youngsters and are not ordered by the courts to be there, ``(b) Patent Owner.ÐA patent owner in any families in the Orlando area for more than 30 many have chosen the ranch as an alter- reexamination proceeding may appeal from years, is one of my favorites in an area native to juvenile detention or other proba- the final rejection of any claim by the primary blessed with many fine helping organizations. tionary conditions. examiner to the Board of Patent Appeals and The ranch has been called a ``boot camp with The rules are strict—hospital corners on Interferences, having once paid the fee for love,'' because of its emphasis on structure, the beds, neatly folded clothes and taking such appeal.'' school, and parental involvement. only what you can eat at meals—but the kids I thank the Speaker for his indulgence in al- Although the ranch accepts children from all who live there find they don’t mind after a lowing me this opportunity to clarify the lan- few weeks. denominations and races, it expects them to Richard Amado, 16, found himself at the guage of this section of H.R. 1554. attend chapel, pledge allegiance to the Amer- ranch after some minor scrapes with the law. f ican flag, and respect their eldersÐactivities, Although he says he initially chafed at the to quote Gaby Acks, the ranch's development carefully regimented days there, he has CELEBRATING THE 134TH ANNI- director, ``that disqualify us for public funds.'' made up two grade levels in his schoolwork VERSARY OF THE BETHEL MIS- That's why America's Community Bankers' and has become a quiet, well-mannered SIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH OF unrestricted gift of $170,000, which represents young man. CROCKETT, TX about one-tenth of the ranch's annual budget, During their convention, the bankers held is so important. ``We are ecstatic,'' said Joan a golf tournament in addition to the craft sale and the concert. HON. JIM TURNER Consolver, executive director of the ranch. ``It Some of them also toured the ranch, meet- OF TEXAS is unheard of for a convention group to leave ing the kids and seeing where their money IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES a gift like this for the community.'' will go. They were so impressed, they may Tuesday, November 16, 1999 I recognized America's Community Bankers' donate some of next year’s fund-raising haul unique commitment to community in my re- to the ranch, Pinkerton said. Mr. TURNER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to marks at the convention and I was glad that Acks, who said each day can bring small recognize and celebrate an important mile- Orlando did as well. Mayor Glenda Hood and miracles for the often-strapped ranch, wasn’t stone in the history of Bethel Missionary Bap- Orange County Chairman Mel Martinez both surprised at their reaction. Anyone who vis- tist Church, of Crockett, Texas. On October its, she said, can’t help but be touched. took time from their busy schedules to come ‘‘It’s really just an amazing place,’’ she 10, 1999, Bethel Missionary Baptist Church to the check presentation ceremony and ex- said. celebrated 134 years of service to this East press the collective thanks of our community. I commend America's Community Bankers Texas community. As the church members Chairman Martinez said the philanthropic for leaving its most recent hand-print in Or- celebrate this important anniversary, I ask all model developed by ACB's Housing Partners lando at the Edgewood Children's Ranch, and of my colleagues to join with me today in rec- ``serves as an example of leadership and com- encourage other groups to follow this unique ognizing this milestone. I would also like to munity service for other trade associations and example of community involvement. take this opportunity to congratulate Reverend conventions.'' He commended them ``for the f Delvin Atchison for his continued leadership of extraordinary gesture of goodwill and the leg- the Bethel congregation. acy they have left to our community.'' Mayor A CLARIFICATION FOR THE PAT- Organized in 1965 by newly-freed slaves, Hood proclaimed October 31±November 3, ENT AND TRADEMARK PROVI- Bethel Missionary Baptist Church today is a vi- 1999 as America's Community Bankers and SIONS IN H.R. 1554, AS PASSED IN brant and growing ministry. As a resident of Housing Partners Day in Orlando ``in recogni- THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTA- Crockett, I can truly attest to the tremendous tion of their philanthropic excellence.'' TIVES ON NOVEMBER 9, 1999 impact the church and its members continue The Orlando Sentinel ran the following edi- to have on the lives of Houston County resi- torial. HON. DONALD A. MANZULLO dents. Bethel Missionary Baptist Church has BANKERS GIVE BACK TO LOCAL CHILDREN— OF ILLINOIS become known throughout Crockett and sur- THEY RAISED $170,000 FOR EDGEWOOD CHIL- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES rounding communities as ``A Community of DREN’S RANCH DURING THEIR CONVENTION Caring Christians.'' People who live near the Edgewood Chil- Tuesday, November 16, 1999 Through the years Bethel Missionary Baptist dren’s Ranch can drive past it for years with- Mr. MANZULLO. Mr. Speaker, H.R. 1554, Church as profoundly influenced the life of our out ever knowing it’s there. Tucked next to the Satellite Home Viewer Act, includes most community because it has been blessed with a lake and down the hill from a quiet street off Old Winter Garden Road, the sprawling of the legislation that would impact the U.S. lay leaders who have also been leaders in the campus affords a splendid view that few see. Patent system. I worked closely with the au- civic, cultural and political affairs of Crockett, Last week, a Washington, D.C.-based bank- thors of the bill in the House of Representa- Houston County and the State of Texas. In er’s group got the chance to set eyes on the tives. I appreciate the time they took to listen addition, Bethel has benefited from the leader- ranch. And its members liked what they saw to my strong concerns about the original bill, ship of many gifted and talented ministers ex- so much, they raised $170,000 for the 30-year H.R. 1907, which passed in the House over- emplified by its current pastor, Delvin Atch- old home for troubled kids, a record for the whelmingly this past August. I offer these re- ison. My personal relationship with Reverend trade group. America’s Community Bankers picks a marks, however, to create a legislative history Atchison and with the late Reverend J.T. city for its convention each year, and every and to clarify language in one of the sections Groves has been a blessing to me and my year, its organization of spouses and housing I believed needed reworkingÐthe title con- family. Their leadership has expanded the partners hold fund-raisers during the conven- cerning Third Party Re-Examination. boundaries of influence of Bethel Missionary tion. In 1994, the group raised $50,000 for Under Subtitle FÐOptional Inter Partes Re- Baptist Church. House of Hope, an Orlando-based teen pro- examination Procedure, Section 4605 Con- Bethel's ministry has contributed not only to gram. Last year, it gave $150,000 to a bat- forming Amendments, paragraph (b) contains meeting the spiritual needs of the congrega- tered women’s shelter in Chicago. tion but to the healing, reconciliation and racial From a popular craft sale to a big, conven- what I believe to be a technical error. Section tion-capping concert—this year’s featured 134 of title 35 of the United States Code is harmony of the larger community. During the Frankie Avalon—the fund raising gives amended in two sub-paragraphs (a) and (b). past 134 years, the members of the Bethel spouses a chance to do more than just tag H.R. 1554 uses the term ``administrative pat- Missionary Baptist Church congregation have along for golf outings or fancy dinners, said ent judge'' where it should read ``primary ex- been at the forefront in advancing civil rights Joan Pinkerton, a spokeswoman for Amer- aminer,'' in both paragraphs. Therefore, this and civic participation and have fostered unity, ica’s Community Bankers. section should read, justice and social progress for all citizens. ‘‘People will say to me, ‘That’s the reason Section 134 of title 35, United States Code, Mr. Speaker, I ask you and my other distin- I come to the convention,’ ’’ Pinkerton said, ‘‘It’s a neat way to tie into the community.’’ is amended to read as follows: guished colleagues to join me in congratu- For the children’s ranch, which ekes out an ``Section 134. Appeal to the Board of Patent lating the congregation of Bethel Missionary existence on a $1.2 million annual budget and Appeals and Interferences Baptist Church, under the guidance of Rev- a lot of prayers, the gift is the largest ever ``(a) Patent Applicant.ÐAn applicant for a erend Atchison, as it celebrates its 134th anni- that will go to its general fund. We were patent, any of whose claims has been twice versary. All past and present church members

VerDate 2999 06:12 Nov 18, 1999 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00016 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A16NO8.091 pfrm04 PsN: E17PT1 November 17, 1999 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E2421 and pastors should be proud of the numerous into unlawful activities subject themselves to TRIBUTE TO DR. TOMMY J. contributions Bethel Missionary Baptist Church the provisions of the Act and must: Provide DORSEY has made in the spiritual life of the Crockett notice before initiating an investigation; obtain community over the past 134 years. May God written authorization from the suspect and HON. JAMES E. CLYBURN continue to bless this ministry of service and other employees; upon request, disclose the caring. OF SOUTH CAROLINA ``nature and scope of the investigation''; and f prior to taking any adverse action against an IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES RECOGNIZING THE U.S. BORDER employee, provide the employee a complete Tuesday, November 16, 1999 PATROL’S SEVENTY-FIVE YEARS and unedited copy of the investigative report. OF SERVICE Mr. CLYBURN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to When the FCRA amendments were passed pay tribute to Dr. Tommy J. Dorsey for his out- SPEECH OF in 1996, Congress did not intend for such bur- standing contributions to his community, par- densome restrictions to be placed on employ- ticularly through the Meharry Medical College HON. HENRY BONILLA ers who seek to provide safe, crime free work- Benefit Golf Tournament. OF TEXAS places for their employees. The Meharry Medical College Benefit Golf IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES The Occupational Safety and Health Act re- Tournament began in Orlando, Florida, in De- Wednesday, November 10, 1999 quires employers to provide a safe and secure cember of 1991 to raise funds to support Mr. BONILLA. Mr. Speaker, I rise in support workplace. And Civil rights laws require em- Meharry Medical College and its needy stu- dents. With golf participants in its first event, of this legislation ``recognizing the United ployers to investigate allegations of sexual States Border Patrol's 75 years of service the tournament raised $10,000 for the college. harassment and discrimination. Yet, the FCRA In its second year, the tournament drew 120 since its founding.'' makes such inquiries impossible. Even if the I have nearly 800 miles of the Texas-Mexico golfers, and continues to grow yearly. To date, employer is able to persuade a suspect em- border in my congressional district. I know all the tournament has raised over $100,000 for too well the extent to which Border Patrol ployee to consent to an investigation, the in- the college and its students. agents meet the daily challenge of keeping vestigation could still be thwarted by the ac- Dr. Dorsey is one of the very distinguished our borders safe and curbing the flow of illegal cused who may be able to ``cover his tracks.'' alumni of the Meharry Medical College School aliens and drugs into the United States with Even more important is the chilling effect of of Dentistry. He graduated from Jones High courage, patience and sheer tenacity. They go providing investigative reports to suspected School in 1961, and attended Fisk University out every day and fight to keep our borders miscreants. What witness will be forthcoming where he received a B.A. in Biology. He then and our border residents safe. when they find out the accused will know who attended Meharry Medical College for 4 years Our Border Patrol field agents are the best spoke to the investigator? What is the logic of where he received his D.D.S. in the business. It is an ongoing battle to keep asking a deranged employee if you can inves- Dr. Dorsey served as a Lieutenant in the our borders safe, drug-free and crime free. tigate him? Navy from 1969±1971, and was awarded a The Border Patrol is faced with carrying out a Navy Commendation Medal in Human Rela- Americans are all concerned with the rise in tremendous task with limited, often outdated tions. After his stint in the service, Dr. Dorsey and failing resources. Yet, every day they go incidences of workplace violence, including served as the Chief Family Dentist at the out to defend our borders. The brave men and killings this month in Seattle, Washington and Neighborhood Family Health Center of Miami women of the Border Patrol put their lives on Honolulu, Hawaii. At a time when we are all for 4 years. In 1975, Dr. Dorsey went into pri- the line for us. Those of us in border commu- concerned about workplace violence, the vate practice in Orlando, where he continues nities know what a crucial role the Border Pa- FCRA is tying the hands of employers who at- to work today. trol plays in protecting our borders daily. tempt to protect their employees. Dr. Dorsey has held many positions in his As a Texan I take pride in recognizing the The application of the FCRA is far broader community, and has been recognized for his fact that the founding members of the Border than Congress intended when the law was service and dedication on many occasions. He Patrol included Texas Rangers, sheriffs and founded and served as Executive Director of deputized cowboys who patrolled the Texas amended in 1996. It now undercuts virtually all workplace investigations and may impact on the Orlando Minority Youth Golf Association in frontier during the late 1800s and the early 1991, he has served as the Vice Chairman of legitimate inquiries outside of the workplace as 1900s. Orange County Membership Mission and Re- well. Congress needs to make clear that these I am honored to support this legislation view Board, a member of the Community De- which honors our Border Patrol personnel who investigations are not covered by the Act. velopment and Youth Service Board, Presi- serve this nation in defending our borders. The legislation I introduce today, the Fair dent of the Orlando Alumni Chapter of f Credit Reporting Amendments of 1999, has Meharry Medical College, member of the INTRODUCTION OF THE FAIR been drafted through a careful bipartisan proc- Board of Trustees at Meharry Medical College, CREDIT REPORTING AMEND- ess. Concerns from consumer groups and the and was chosen as the 1994 Alumnus of the MENTS ACT OF 1999 FTC were incorporated into the final draft of Year from Meharry Medical College. Dr. Dor- this legislation. The legislation removes the re- sey also received the Winter Park Alumni Chapter Community Service Award from quirement of employee consent for an em- HON. PETE SESSIONS Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc., in 1996, the ployer to investigate a limited number of illegal OF TEXAS Omega Psi Phi Outstanding Service Award in IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES or unsafe activities in the workplace. These 1997, the Tiger Woods Foundation and The Tuesday, November 16, 1999 limited activities include drug use or sales, vio- Minority Golf Association Recognition Award in lence, sexual harassment, employment dis- 1997, the Orange County Classroom Teachers Mr. SESSIONS. Mr. Speaker, today I intro- crimination, job safety or health violations, duce legislation to provide a technical clarifica- Association Martin Luther King, Jr. Award in criminal activity including theft, embezzlement, tion to the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA). 1998, the Orlando Alumni Chapter of the Year This clarification is necessary to protect work- sabotage, arson, patient or elder abuse, and Award in 1998, and the Star 94.5 Home Town ers and small businesses from unsafe work child abuse. Hero Recognition. conditions and to root out illegal activity in the Additionally, should an employer seek to Dr. Dorsey is a member of Omega Psi Phi workplace. use such a report to take any action against Fraternity, Inc., he is a Prince Hall Affiliated Provisions of the Fair Credit Reporting Act an employee, the employer must inform the Mason, a member of the Noble of the Ancient and Arabic Order of the Mystic Shrine, and a (FCRA) as amended in 1996 undermine inves- employee that a report was prepared as well member of BETA XI BOULEÐSigma Pi Phi tigations of sexual harassment, embezzle- as the nature and scope of the report. ment, workplace violence, drug sales and Fraternity, Inc. other illegal activities in the workplace. Be- This is important legislation that should be Mr. Speaker, I ask you to join with me in cause of an interpretation by the Federal considered early in the next session of Con- honoring Dr. Tommy J. Dorsey for his out- Trade Commission (FTC) of the 1996 FCRA gress. I urge my colleagues to join as cospon- standing community involvement, and in wish- amendments, employers who retain investiga- sors and push for speedy passage of this bill ing him continued success with the Meharry tors, attorneys, or others to conduct inquiries to reduce crime and provide safer workplaces. Medical College Benefit Golf Tournament.

VerDate 2999 06:12 Nov 18, 1999 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00017 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A16NO8.093 pfrm04 PsN: E17PT1 E2422 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks November 17, 1999 TRIBUTE TO WADE KING are loved; I know I’m one very much loved tober of 1970, he began working at the Public boy and I love you all, too. Jesus says that Defender's Office in what would prove to be a is the key to life—loving each other. Remem- long and impressive career. From 1991 until HON. JACK METCALF ber his commandment, ‘‘Love one another as OF WASHINGTON I have loved you.’’ his retirement, Mr. De Bruin was a Chief In- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES I love you all, vestigator, and since 1995 he has been the Tuesday, November 16, 1999 WADE Supervisor of the Polygraph Unit. He has been Amen. a certified polygraph examiner since 1982. His Mr. METCALF. Mr. Speaker, Wade King f professional memberships include: the New was a 10-year-old boy from my district who Jersey Polygraphists, Inc., since 1983, and was killed on June 10th when a gasoline pipe- TRIBUTE TO MAYOR JAN RUDMAN Past President 1997±98; the American Poly- line ruptured and exploded in Bellingham, graph Association since 1986, including serv- Washington. I submit this letter written by ice on the Membership Committee 1998±99; someone who knew him very well, into the HON. KEN CALVERT OF CALIFORNIA and the Public Defenders' Investigators' Asso- RECORD as a memorial to him. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ciation of New Jersey, 1971±91. A LETTER FROM WADE Mr. De Bruin was also very active in com- Dear Mom & Dad, Sis, Bro, Lynn, Jessica, Tuesday, November 16, 1999 munity affairs. He served on a number of com- Grandma Dorothy and all: Mr. CALVERT. Mr. Speaker, throughout missions and bodies in his home town of West I wanted you to know I arrived safely. towns and cities across our nation there are Long Branch, including: the Zoning Board of Jesus met me and led the way. This is an individuals who are willing to step forward to Adjustment, the Sport Association, the Recre- awesome place. I asked him what happened and he told me a gas pipeline ruptured and dedicate their talents and energies to making ation Commission and the Historic Society. exploded in the park, filling the creek where life better for their friends and neighbors. The Mr. De Bruin is a Member of the Board of Steve and I were playing. I told him I citizens of Corona, California, are fortunate to Trustees of the Old First United Methodist thought that was a dumb place for a pipe- have such an individual in outgoing Mayor Jan Church. He has served as Director of the line, and he said something like we humans Rudman. West Long Branch Little League and as still have a problem with foresight, whatever Mayor Rudman's involvement with Corona Treasurer of the Public School PTA. He has that means. city government, and community, began in been a Webelos Leader of the Cub Scouts of Anyway this place is just out of sight, and guess what, I don’t have any burns and no 1994 when she was first elected to the Corona America, and President of the Shore Regional pain, and all they tell you about Jesus is City Council. As a councilwoman she rep- High School Quarterback Club. He was a true. He loves us all and said he’d take care resented the community's concerns, set prior- Manager/Coach of the first championship sea- of you, Mom and Dad, and everyone else ities for projects and plans of action, allocated son of the West Long Branch Lions of the back in Bellingham. funds, and made decisions essential to the fu- Seaboard Bigger League in 1971. Mr. De I can’t make up my mind what I like best ture of Corona. Her energy seems endless, Bruin has also served as Musical Director of about this place, because time doesn’t mat- with the long list of her business and commu- the Asbury Park and Red Bank Area Chapters ter; we can sleep when we want, eat when we nity involvements including: Circle City Rotary, want and the food is fantastic; you know how of the Society for the Preservation and En- I like food, and sports are always being 1993 Mayor's Task Force, Navy League, Co- couragement of Barbershop Quartet Singing in played. This morning Steve and I counted at rona Chamber of Commerce and First Con- America. least 12 baseball diamonds with games going gregational Church. Tom De Bruin resides in West Long Branch on at all of them; some of the greats were In 1998, the Corona, recognized her leader- with his wife Louise. They have two adult playing—that DiMaggio guy and Mickey ship and commitment and elected her mayor. sons, Brian and Dominick, and a daughter-in- Mantle. I guess they were pretty good, Since then, she has accomplished many goals law. weren’t they Dad? And by the way I got to which have improved the community. One of Mr. Speaker, the Office of the Public De- watch the Mariners on Saturday—way to go her greatest accomplishments as mayor was fender will be much the poorer with Mr. De guys. I knew we could beat those Ferndale guys. It was a special hook-up because they the implementation of the ``Partners in Com- Bruin's departure. But I am confident that knew how important this game was to me. munity Service'' program, implemented to rec- Monmouth County will continue to benefit from Mom, I hope you’re not too sad, or mad at ognize the many volunteer groups and organi- his commitment to service and dedication to me: I know I’ve caused a lot of people to be zations who have given back to the Corona our community for many years to come. sad, but tell everyone I’m fine, especially all community so graciously. f the kids and teachers at Roosevelt. My edu- Mayor Rudman has made a lasting and cation will continue; I have a lot of stripes positive impact in the Corona community. Her TRIBUTE TO MR. GEORGE B. to earn before I become an angel—can you involvement and leadership has established a SALTER imagine that? Me, and angel? Yeah, I know I can hear you all laughing, ‘‘Wade with path for those individuals following in her foot- wings?’’ Just imagine that—but you can bet steps. I would like to take this opportunity to HON. BOBBY L. RUSH I’m going to be the best angel possible. thank Mayor Rudman for her dedication, influ- OF ILLINOIS Tell my 4th grade Sunday school class at ence and involvement in our community. She IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES St. Paul’s that they should study the Bible: has served as an outstanding representative Tuesday, November 16, 1999 it has all that really matters in life; that of municipal government. It is a great pleasure will be my biggest task along with all the for me to congratulate Mayor Rudman for the Mr. RUSH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay regular subjects. outstanding job she has done as Mayor of Co- tribute to one of Chicago's unsung heroes, the I want you to know, too, how special a late George B. Salter. His untimely death on send-off you and Father John gave me at rona. Harborview—to have you there gave me the f October 24, 1999 will truly leave a deep void strength to face the darkness until Jesus in our community. came for me. TRIBUTE TO J. THOMAS DE BRUIN Mr. George B. Salter was born in Hickory, I miss you all very much, and Jesus told ON THE OCCASION OF HIS RE- Mississippi on October 13, 1916 to the union me how much you all miss me, and then he TIREMENT of Sallie Johnson Salter and Frank Salter. Mr. pointed out that we can always replay the George B. Salter would later marry his high tapes of our lives to remember those special school sweetheart Louise Lucille Stroter. To moments. Then he reminded me of the time HON. FRANK PALLONE, JR. he said, ‘‘I am with you always.’’ Well, he OF NEW JERSEY this union two daughters were born, Brenda said the same is true of us—I will be with IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Yvonne Salter and Henrietta Louise Salter. A Navy veteran, Mr. George B. Salter com- you in spirit forever, just as Jesus is with Tuesday, November 16, 1999 you. I gave Jesus a high five when he re- mitted part of his life to protect the freedom of minded me of that;—he is a cool guy. Mr. PALLONE. Mr. Speaker, on Friday, No- Americans and to further fight for the freedom You know we touched each other in life: I vember 19, 1999, Mr. J. Thomas De Bruin of of others around the world. While in the Navy touched you and you touched me. Each of West Long Branch, NJ, will be honored on the Mr. George B. Salter was a member of the you went into making me who I am, and I’d occasion of his retirement from the State of prestigious Navy band playing the trumpet like to think I helped you be who you are. If that is so, then I continue to live in you and New Jersey's Office of the Public Defender, while stationed in Earl, New Jersey. you live in me. after 31 years of distinguished public service. Mr. George B. Salter was employed for over Finally, thank you for celebrating my life Mr. De Bruin served as a police officer in 40 years by the Chicago Burlington and Quin- today; it is special to know how much you West Long Branch from 1967 to 1970. In Oc- cy Railroad (presently Burlington Northern

VerDate 2999 06:12 Nov 18, 1999 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00018 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A16NO8.099 pfrm04 PsN: E17PT1 November 17, 1999 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E2423 Santa Fe Railroad) where he rose in the ranks INDIA PROTESTS POPE’S VISIT It has been just as bad this year. Just last and became the first African-American to be month, a Catholic priest working in the appointed to the position of crew supervisor. HON. DAN BURTON same territory as the Staines family was Mr. George B. Salter was a steadfast believer murdered while saying Mass for converts, his OF INDIANA heart pierced by a poison-tipped arrow. that with the proper amount of work anything IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Why the attacks? Hindu nationalist lead- was possible. Tuesday, November 16, 1999 ers, particularly those associated with the Mr. George B. Salter took an active part in BJP-allied World Hindu Congress (VHP), his community. This was seen in his utmost Mr. BURTON of Indiana. Mr. Speaker, I was claim Christians are on ‘‘conversion over- consecration to his vocation as God's faithful disturbed to learn of the organized protests drive.’’ servant. As a Senior Usher in charge of the against Pope John Paul II in anticipation of his This is preposterous. Despite being present Balcony at Liberty Baptist Church, George B. recent visit to India. In fact, many would tell in India for almost 2,000 years, and educating Salter enjoyed helping Liberty's official greet- you that there was more reason to worry hundreds of millions of Indian children, ers bring their children upstairs. Mr. Salter about his safety on this trip than when he trav- Christianity claims the allegiance of less than 3 percent of the country’s people. brought hope and optimism to ordinary folks eled to communist Poland under martial law. whose lives he touched so deeply never hold- Even in Orissa state, site of the worst anti- Although the Pope left the country safely, I Christian violence, fewer than 500 conver- ing anyone at arm's length. cannot forget the ghastly image printed by the sions occur each year. Mr. George B. Salter was a relentless com- media of Hindu activists burning an effigy of Still, Hindu nationalists continue to make munity builder, a loving father, and a doting Pope John Paul II in New Delhi before his wild-eyed assertions, such as VHP leader grandfather, completely unselfish in all of his visit. Mohan Joshi’s recent statement that mis- endeavors. Mr. Salter leaves behind his de- Mr. Speaker, these protests were led by a sionary homes run by Mother Teresa’s order voted wife of 58 years Louise, his daughter violent faction of Hindu fundamentalists that were ‘‘nothing but conversion centers.’’ Not true, but if it were, so what? Brenda Salter Jones married to James Jones are closely aligned with the Hindu nationalist Sr., Henrietta Salter Leak married to Spencer We know perfectly well what would have government. They have carried out a wave of become of the diseased and the destitute had Leak Sr., and four beautiful grandsons James brutal attacks on Christians within the past Jones Jr., Spencer Leak Jr., Stephen L. Leak Mother Teresa’s nuns not rescued them from year. Since Christmas Day of 1998, they have the street: They would have been left to die and Stacy R. Leak. The man they called burned down Christian churches, prayer halls, in the gutter, condemned by a culture that ``Papa'' will surely be missed. and schools. Also, four priests have been mur- decrees these lowborn souls deserve their My fellow colleagues please join me in hon- fate. oring the memory of Mr. George B. Salter, a dered, and earlier this year Australian mis- sionary Graham Staines and his two young ‘‘What has the VHP done to better the life true beacon of the Chicago community. of the low castes? The answer is nothing,’’ f sons were burned alive. says Freedom House investigator Joseph How much more of this must we witness? Assad. HONORING JACK A. BROWN III Already 200,000 Christians, 250,000 Sikhs, ‘‘When I was in India, I talked to one 65,000 Muslims, and tens of thousands of oth- Christian who was forcibly reconverted to HON. EDOLPHUS TOWNS ers have fallen at the hands of either the In- Hinduism. He told me when no one cared for OF NEW YORK dian government or those closely related to us, Christians came and gave us food, gave us shelter and gave us medicine.’’ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the government since the subcontinent's inde- An Indian Protestant activist who lives in Tuesday, November 16, 1999 pendence a half-century ago. Mr. Speaker, I submit the articles from India New Jersey told me BJP rule has meant open Mr. TOWNS. Mr. Speaker, I want to recog- season on followers of Christ. Abroad and the New York Post into the ‘‘The last two years have been unprece- nize the achievements of Jack A. Brown III. RECORD regarding this disturbing issue. Jack is a native New Yorker who was born dented,’’ the man says. and raised on the lower east side of Manhat- [From the New York Post, Oct. 28, 1999] ‘‘They have burned churches down, raped nuns, killed people. We complain to the gov- tan. He currently resides, in my district, in the POPE’S PASSAGE TO INDIA MAY BE MOST PERILOUS YET ernment, but they look the other way.’’ Clinton Hill section of Brooklyn. Jack has had The Hindu militants certainly do not rep- (By Rod Dreher) a distinguished 7-year career with the Correc- resent the sentiments of all Hindus. But tional Services Corporation (CSC). The Cor- Will Pope John Paul II be safe in India? these thugs have the tacit support and pro- poration is a private company contracted by There is more reason to worry for the pon- tection of the ruling BJP. Indeed, the BJP local, State and Federal Corrections Depart- tiff’s welfare as he visits the world’s largest Web site condemns ‘‘Semitic monotheism’’— democracy next week than there was when Judaism, Christianity and Islam—for ‘‘bring- ment to provide concrete services to the in- he went to communist Poland under marital mate population. As the vice president of Cor- ing intolerance to India.’’ law. This is what is known to professional prop- rectional Services Corporation Community That’s because a small but violent faction Services Division, Mr. Brown maintains overall agandists as the Big Lie. No wonder Hindu of Hindu fundamentalists aligned with the hard-liners confidently pillage Christian responsibility for the day to day operations of Hindu nationalist government have been communities. the five New York programs. These programs, conducting an organized campaign against How many more Hindu-led atrocities will three for the Federal Bureau of Prisons and the pope as part of a concerted effort to de- Christians and others suffer before Prime two for the New York State Department of monize and persecute the country’s tiny Minister Atal Behari Vajpayee calls off the Corrections, are designed to provide inmates Christian minority. nationalist dogs? The government promises to protect the Will it take a physical assault on the Holy with the tools necessary to successfully re- Holy Father from coalition fanatics. But Father for the world to wake up to the kind integrate back into their prospective commu- while John Paul can rely on state security, of place Gandhi’s great nation has become. nities as self-sufficient, responsible, law abid- his Catholic followers and Protestant breth- ing citizens. ren remain at the mercy of Hindu brown- Prior to his employment with CSC, Jack shirts. [From India Abroad, Oct. 29, 1999] served as an officer in the United States These thugs have carried out vicious at- PROTEST MARCH LAUNCHED AGAINST THE Army's Air Defense Artillery Division for 4 tacks on Christians since a coalition led by POPE’S VISIT years. He is a graduate of the State University the hard-line Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) came to power two years ago. (By Frederick Noronha) of New York at Buffalo with a Bachelor's de- Freedom House, the Washington-based PANAJI, GOA.—Hindu right-wing groups gree in Human Services, with a concentration human-rights organization, says there have flagged off a Goa-to-Delhi protest march on in mental health, and Biology. During his aca- been more recorded incidents of violence Oct. 21 that could fuel the controversy sur- demic years, he gained invaluable experience against India’s Christian minority in the rounding Pope John Paul II’s visit to India, in the field of human services holding posi- past year than in the previous half-century. scheduled for early November. tions as Physiatrics Counselor, Chemical De- The most shocking incident took place in The campaigners are protesting what they pendency Counselor and Youth Counselor. In January, when Hindu thugs burned alive call large-scale conversions to Christianity December, Jack expects to earn a double Australian missionary Graham Staines and in India and want the Pope to say that all re- ligions are equal. Masters degree, an MBA and a Master of his two little boys. That was far from an iso- lated incident. The protest march, which is scheduled to Science and Economic Development, from the In 1998, the Catholic Bishop’s Conference in end in Delhi around the time of the Pope’s University of new Hampshire. India reported 108 cases of beatings, visit, is being called a ‘‘Dharma Jagran I wish Jack Brown success in his future en- stonings, church burnings, looting of reli- Abhiyan.’’ It was flagged off from Divar, an deavors and I commend his achievements to gious schools and institutions, and other at- island off Old Goa, once a center for Catholic my colleagues' attention. tacks on Catholics and evangelicals. evangelization.

VerDate 2999 06:12 Nov 18, 1999 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00019 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A16NO8.100 pfrm04 PsN: E17PT1 E2424 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks November 17, 1999 ‘‘This awareness march is for people of all Academy Mothers Club, and president of the Ives of New York, he served in the United religions. Christians are brothers of the same Holy Family Academy Alumni Mothers Club for States Marines as a first lieutenant on active blood,’’ said Subhash Velingkar, one of the eight years. duty from 1951 to 1953, and as a captain in organizers of the march. Velingkar lashed out at the English lan- A graduate of Bayonne High School and the the reserves from 1953 to 1958. guage media for voicing concern that the Horace Mann School, Mrs. Wilk is currently a Secretary Heyman received his juris doctor march could ignite anti-Christian feelings. trustee on the Board of the Bayonne Eco- in 1956 from Yale University Law School, At the same time, however, Velingkar con- nomic Opportunity Foundation and is the re- where he was editor of the Yale Law Journal. demned religious conversions saying that cording secretary of the Colgate Retirees As- He was an associate with the firm of Carter, they changed ‘‘not just the religion of peo- sociation. She is also a volunteer member of Ledyard and Milburn in New York City from ple, but also their culture and traditions.’’ the Communications Committee of B21C, Ba- 1956 to 1957. He was chief law clerk to Chief He criticized Delhi Archbishop Alan de yonne in the Twenty-First Century. Justice Earl Warren from 1958 to 1959. Lastic for ‘‘sending an SOS message to the Vatican’’ complaining about the situation in Mrs. Wilk, wife of the late Henry Wilk, has Over the years, Secretary Heyman has India. ‘‘Why should people from India com- worked as an advertising representative at the served on and chaired numerous boards and plain to the Vatican?’’ he asked. Bayonne Community News for the past 15 commissions, including almost four years as a Velingkar reiterated the demand voiced by years and in the business office of the Ba- member of the Smithsonian's Board of Re- the Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP), the right- yonne Times for the past 19 years. She is the gents (1990±1994). He has dedicated more wing affiliate of the Bharatiya Janata Party mother of four children and the grandmother than a decade of service to Dartmouth, his (BJP) which leads the coalition government of Evan and Nicolas. alma mater, as a member of its board of trust- at the Center, that the Pope should make an Mrs. Wilk exemplifies what we appreciate ees from 1982 to 1993 and as chairman of the admission in his public address at Delhi that all the religions are the same and all lead to most in the human spirit and provides a living board from 1991 to 1993. Heyman has also salvation. example of what we all should strive for in our been a member of the board of trustees of the The VHP last week once again welcomed everyday lives. For her service to the resi- Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights under the Pope’s visit, stating that it was not dents of Bayonne, and for her hard work for Law since 1977. against Christianity, but was opposed to the Bayonne Historical Society, I ask my col- He is married to Therese Thau Heyman, ‘‘Churchainity.’’ leagues to join me in honoring Mrs. Marge senior curator on leave from the Oakland Mu- A VHP affiliate, the Sanskriti Raksha Wilk as ``Volunteer of the Year.'' seum in California. Their son, James, is a Manch, has already demanded an apology physicist and teacher. from the Pope for the atrocities committed f I join my California colleagues in gratitude during Inquisition in Portuguese-ruled Goa A FOND FAREWELL TO I. MICHAEL in the 16th century. and appreciation for Secretary Heyman's con- From Goa, the march passes through HEYMAN tributions to education, law, culture, and above Belgaum, Nipani, Mumbai, Kolhapur and all, public service. His is a career we can only Nashik in Karnataka and Maharashtra, be- HON. FORTNEY PETE STARK hope others will emulate. We congratulate him fore entering Gujarat, Rajasthan and OF CALIFORNIA on a successful and fulfilling professional life, Madhya Pradesh and then onward to Delhi, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES and we wish him well. covering the 1,300-mile route in about a fort- f night. It will reach Delhi by the time of the Tuesday, November 16, 1999 Pope’s visit on Nov. 5. Mr. STARK. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay TRIBUTE TO WORCESTER ACAD- Newspaper reports quoted Manohar EMY COACH TOM BLACKBURN Parrikar, the BJP Leader of the Opposition tribute to my good friend I. Michael Heyman. in the Goa Assembly, as saying that his As his friends and colleagues gather to honor party was neither opposing nor supporting his retirement from the Smithsonian Institute HON. JAMES P. McGOVERN the march. and his years of service to the University of OF MASSACHUSETTS He said the movement’s leadership was not California Berkeley, I would like to share with IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES under the control of the BJP and while indi- the House some of the highlights of Secretary Tuesday, November 16, 1999 vidual members of the party were free to join Heyman's distinguished career. it, the party could not be held responsible for Mr. MCGOVERN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today any untoward incident arising from the I. Michael Heyman became the 10th sec- march. retary of the Smithsonian Institution on Sept. to pay tribute to a great coach and a tremen- f 19, 1994. He heads a complex of 16 muse- dous athletic director, Tom Blackburn. Tom ums and galleries and the National Zoological will be the recipient of a much-deserved ``Ban- IN HONOR OF MARGE WILK, RE- Park, as well as scientific and cultural re- ner Celebration'' on November 21 at Worces- CIPIENT OF THE ‘‘VOLUNTEER search facilities in 10 states and the Republic ter Academy's Daniels Gymnasium. Tom OF THE YEAR’’ AWARD FROM of Panama. Blackburn came to Worcester Academy in the THE BAYONNE HISTORICAL SOCI- Secretary Heyman served as chancellor of Fall of 1973 and retired this past spring. He ETY, INC. the University of California at Berkeley from holds the best coaching record in the school's 1980 to 1990. He began his career at Berke- basketball history, including 7 New England HON. ROBERT MENENDEZ ley in 1959 as an acting professor of law and Class A Prep School Championships. As a OF NEW JERSEY became a full professor in 1961. His distin- graduate of Worcester Academy, I am proud to have this opportunity to congratulate Tom IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES guished teaching career has included service as a visiting professor of law at Yale (1963± Blackburn on his achievements. Tuesday, November 16, 1999 1964) and at Stanford (1971±1972). Mr. Speaker, I know my colleagues join me Mr. MENENDEZ. Mr. Speaker, I rise today A strong leader and active fundraiser, he in paying tribute to Tom Blackburn for his to recognize Mrs. Marge Wilk, a life-long resi- strengthened Berkeley's biosciences depart- dedication to his players, his school and his dent of Bayonne, New Jersey, for her dedi- ments and successfully promoted ethnic diver- community. He is a treasured friend, and I cated service to the Bayonne Historical Soci- sification of the undergraduate student body wish him a happy and healthy retirement. ety, and for being named this year's ``Volun- while maintaining high academic standards. At this point, Mr. Speaker, I include for the teer of the Year.'' The university maintains several large muse- RECORD an article on Tom Blackburn from Mrs. Wilk began her remarkable career in ums and, as chancellor, he actively partici- Worcester Academy's alumni magazine, The volunteerism with the Bayonne Historical Soci- pated in their supervision. Hilltopper. ety, an organization of residents dedicated to His distinguished career includes serving as THE BLACKBURN ERA COMES TO AN END preserving the history of this great city. Serv- counselor to Secretary of the Interior Bruce Late in the afternoon of February 27, Tom ing as a trustee for this organization for many Babbit and as deputy assistant secretary for Blackburn made his final substitutions years, Mrs. Wilk worked to foster the growth of policy at the Department of the Interior from against Bridgton at the last home game of the Society. 1993 to 1994. He is also a member of the the season as his twenty-six year career as In addition to her work with the Bayonne state bars of California and New York. athletic director and coach at Worcester Academy drew to a close. Though Tom would Historical Society, Mrs. Wilk became an active Born on May 30, 1930, in New York City, I. have greatly preferred a different outcome member of numerous civic and educational or- Michael Heyman was educated at Dartmouth (Bridgton won 73–64), the game itself was ganizations, playing a vital role in their growth. College, earning a bachelor's degree in gov- merely a prelude to an afternoon of moving She served as recording secretary of Marist ernment in 1951. After a year in Washington tributes from former colleagues, players, High School PTA, president of Holy Family as a legislative assistant to Senator Irving M. current faculty, family and friends. Of these

VerDate 2999 06:12 Nov 18, 1999 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00020 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A16NO8.104 pfrm04 PsN: E17PT1 November 17, 1999 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E2425 it was Dee Rowe ’47 who seemed to capture Chicago while attending St. Louis University. describe the life of a very special man who the essence of Tom Blackburn: ‘‘I will always He earned his Bachelor of Science in Meteor- bravely fought for this nation, was wounded in be grateful to Tom for distinguished service ology in 1963 and added a Masters Degree in combat, survived the ardors of war, and came to Worcester Academy. He is an outstanding home to live a long life as a husband, a father, educator and a man of great honor and integ- 1967. His distinguished career included a vari- rity.’’ ety of forecasting and management positions and a grandfather. As part of the celebration, a banner was with the National Weather Service in Salt Lake Private, First Class (PFC) Jesse Contreras, hoisted commemorating Blackburn’s coach- City, Utah; to Anchorage and Fairbanks, Alas- a California native, was drafted into the United ing record at the Academy. It is a lofty ka; Garden City, New York; and finally, to States Army as an infantryman during the record indeed. In addition to being the bas- Kansas City. Second World War. As a Mexican-American ketball coach with the most wins in the As meteorologist in charge of the new Fair- during the 1940s, he may not have been com- Academy’s history (he has been at the helm banks Weather Forecast Office beginning in pletely accepted by his country and may have for 395 of the 895 wins Worcester Academy 1974, Mr. Augulis presided over a staff that been seen by some as a second-class citizen. has posted since 1917), coach Blackburn’s operated service programs during the exciting Jesse Contreras held no grudges, however, team have also made impressive showings in and when his country called upon him to de- the New England Class A Tournament Cham- and challenging times of the Trans-Alaska pionships. Twenty-four of his twenty-six Pipeline construction. fend the very freedoms and rights that may squads qualified for post-season play with Mr. Augulis' leadership was invaluable to not have been fully extended to him or his eleven reaching the finals and seven earning employees during the mid 1970s transition family, Jesse did not hesitate. After basic championships. That’s one championship from teletype machines to computers as the training, PFC Contreras was bound for Europe team for every three-and-a-half years of Automation of Field Operations (AFOS) com- as part of the 104th Timberwolf Infantry Divi- coaching. munications network was implemented by the sion, 413th Infantry Brigade, 3rd Battalion, Tom Blackburn has also nurtured some National Weather Service. Company ``I'', under the brilliant command of great players over his quarter-century ca- Mr. Augulus' last decade with the National Major General Terry de la Mesa Allen, himself reer. Former Boston Celtic player and cur- Weather Service included the largest mod- an Hispanic-American. rent Indiana Pacers Assistant Coach Rick The Timberwolves entered the war in the Carlisle ’79, ex-LA Clipper Jeff Cross ’80 and ernization and reorganization ever undertaken University of Maryland Center Obinna by the agency. He helped guide his Region Autumn of 1944 and had quickly become leg- Ekezie ’95 [as of fall ’99, now of the NBA’s through the introduction and implementation of endary for the ferocious fighting that took Vancouver Grizzlies] come immediately to sate-of-the-art Doppler radar, computer-en- place and because the men quickly proved mind. hanced weather modeling and forecasting, themselves as agile combatants against the Morgan ‘‘Mo’’ Cassara ’93, Tom’s successor and restructuring from more than 300 offices deeply entrenched and veteran units of the as basketball coach, commented, ‘‘My post- of varying sizes and capabilities to an efficient German Wehrmacht in France. The Division graduate year at WA was the greatest experi- was engaged in sustained combat for approxi- ence of my life athletically. Tom’s discipline network of 123 Twenty-First Century Weather Forecast Offices across the United States. mately 195 days across Northern France to- and style of coaching inspired me to become wards the German frontier. The Allies were a coach too.’’ Mr. Augulis served proudly as an employee In 1995 Tom Blackburn was inducted into and a manager of the National Weather Serv- methodically driving the German forces from the Academy’s Hall of Fame, evidence of his ice. He is a distinguished executive branch France. It would be only a matter of time be- long-term impact and positive influence on employee whose accomplishments reflect fore the Allies would be fighting on German its students and on the Academy as a whole. credit on himself, the National Weather Serv- soil on the way to Berlin. As the vice closed Headmaster Dexter Morse reflected that, ice, and the United States of America. in on Germany, Hitler and the German Gen- ‘‘Tom has been more than just a head coach Mr. Speaker, on this occasion, please join eral Staff planned for one last offensive and athletic director. He has been a wonder- with me, his family, friends, and colleagues as against the Allies. ful representative of our school both in the The strong German offensive, launched the Worcester community and in the greater we honor Richard P. Augulis on his retirement from the National Weather Service and on his morning of December 16, 1944 became independent school arena. He will always be known as the ``Ardennes Offensive'' or ``Battle known for his strong character, his dedica- outstanding contributions to our region. of the Bulge'' and the 104th was directed to tion to teaching and his love for his family f and his school. He is without question an in- prepare an all-out defense of its sector. This spiration to us all.’’ A TRIBUTE TO AN AMERICAN delayed the planned crossing of the Roer river VETERAN—MR. JESSE CONTRERAS until 3:30 a.m., February 23, 1945 when the f major offensive action to reach Cologne was TRIBUTE TO RETIRED NATIONAL HON. ROBERT A. UNDERWOOD begun. The Rhine was reached on March 7, WEATHER SERVICE CENTRAL OF GUAM 1945 whereupon Time Magazine reported, REGION DIRECTOR RICHARD P. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ``The Germans fought for the Roer River, be- AUGULIS tween Aachen and Cologne, as if it were the Tuesday, November 16, 1999 Meuse, the Marne, and the Somme of the last Mr. UNDERWOOD. Mr. Speaker, last week war all rolled into one.'' It was in this final Ger- HON. KAREN McCARTHY on the last Veterans Day of this century, man offensive that PFC Contreras's story OF MISSOURI President Clinton recalled the honor, duty and comes to light. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES sacrifice of those soldiers, sailors and airmen The 104th Division had been engaged in Tuesday, November 16, 1999 who did not make it back home to America. fierce combat from the Roer River to the He articulated a point that is worth quoting, for Rhine in an attempt to repulse the German Ms. MCCARTHY of Missouri. Mr. Speaker, I it poignantly captures a notion that is often not onslaught. During one particularly fierce fire rise today to pay tribute to Richard P. Augulis realized. fight, PFC Contreras was wounded from a on the occasion of his retirement as Director President Clinton's impassioned address German grenade. The wound was not too se- of the National Weather Service Central Re- stated that: rious to prevent PFC Contreras from con- gion headquartered in my Congressional Dis- [T]he young men and women who have died tinuing to fight but he quickly found that Com- trict. in defense of our country gave up not only pany ``I'' had become overrun by the Ger- A 35-year employee of the National Weath- the life they were living, but also the life mans. Captured, he and his fellow er Service, part of the Department of Com- they would have lived—their chance to be Timberwolves found themselves face to face merce's National Oceanic and Atmospheric parents; their chance to grow old with their with the treacherous Nazi soldiers. Administration, Mr. Augulis has always held grandchildren. Too often when we speak of The head German officer ordered that all sacrifice, we speak in generalities about the public safety as the first priority in his career, the Americans line up. The Nazi officer, who whether as a forecaster or as an office and re- larger sweep of history, and the sum total of our nation’s experience. But it is very impor- spoke English but with a thick German accent, gional manager. He recently retired after 12 tant to remember that every single veteran’s went down the line of his American prisoners years as Director of the 14-state Central Re- life we honor today was just that—a life— one by one to demand information from them. gion and is currently enjoying his retirement in just like yours and mine. A life with family With submachine guns pointed at the men of Las Vegas, where he relocated to be near his and friends, and love and hopes and dreams, Company ``I'', the German officer who held a family. and ups and downs; a life that should have lead pipe in hand began barking orders and Mr. Augulis joined the National Weather been able to play its full course. interrogating his captors. Service in August 1961 as a Weather Bureau Taking the President's words to heart and PFC Contreras as a Mexican-American Student Trainee at WBAS Midway Airport in remembering our fallen heroes, I would like to spoke both English and Spanish but since

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Before PFC strength and love of family that they continue a greater prevalence of chronic diseases than Contreras and his fellow P.O.W.'s were moved to share to this very day. The world is a safer the general populationÐincluding diabetes, to a German Camp, they were liberated by an place because of the likes of Jesse Contreras hypertension, eye disease and stroke. And Af- advancing column of G.I.'s pushing back the and the millions of other American veterans. It rican-American men often suffer disproportion- Germans. was an honor to have known him and to have ately. PFC Contreras was then transferred to a learned from him. May God bless his family For example, diabetes is the leading cause military hospital in England and eventually and God bless the United States of America. of morbidity and mortality in African-American sent to recover in Ft. Houston, Texas. It was Thank you. men. Persons affected by diabetes suffer high- during his recovery that Germany had surren- f er rates (often double) of serious preventable dered. PFC Contreras was soon discharged in ´ complications, including blindness, lower ex- September 1945 where upon he became TRIBUTE TO CARLOS BELTRAN tremity amputation and end-stage renal dis- Jesse Contreras, a civilian once again. For his ease. Poorly controlled diabetes is also a wounds sustained through action with the HON. JOSE´ E. SERRANO ``gateway'' condition in that it leads to cardio- enemy, PFC Contreras won the Purple Heart OF NEW YORK vascular disease (including hypertension), ac- medal. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES counting for more than two-thirds of diabetes- After the war, Jesse Contreras returned Tuesday, November 16, 1999 related deaths. These unnecessary deaths are home to his wife and began raising his family. due to underlying atherosclerotic cardio- In 1998 Jesse passed away having lived a Mr. SERRANO. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to  vascular disease and result in heart attacks. long and fruitful life full of stories, a beautiful pay tribute to Mr. Carlos Beltran, an out- Uncontrolled diabetes progressively leads to wife and a big family that included 6 children, standing Puerto Rican athlete and a very suc- deterioration in health status, poorer quality of 16 grandchildren and 31 great-grandchildren. cessful baseball player. On November 10, life, and ultimately, premature mortality. It is Jesse's legacy of service was passed along to 1999, Carlos was selected as the 1999 Amer- increasingly clear that serious measures must subsequent generations of the Contreras fam- ican League Rookie of the Year by the Base- be implemented in the short-term to address ily. His son Alfred Contreras became a U.S. ball Writers Association of America. Carlos the chronic disease health crisis affecting Afri- Marine during the Vietnam War. And currently previously was honored as the league's top can-American men in Michigan and to turn two of Jesse's grandchildren are in the Marine rookie by Baseball America, the Sporting these troubling statistics around for the longer Corps while one other grandchild is about to News, and Baseball Digest. term. become a Marine. Born in Manati, P.R., Carlos turned in Rook- Scientific studies show that these complica- The life of this remarkable man was mean- ie of the Year numbers, hitting at a .293 clip tions are preventable, and measures to imple- ingful to me because as a little boy, he and with 112 runs scored, 22 home runs and 108 ment prevention plans must be taken now. As his family lived across the street from us when RBIs. He became the first American League the Federal Government evaluates the invest- my own family lived for a time, in Norwalk, rookie to collect 100 RBIs in a season since ment it should make in this particularly impor- California. His wife, Mary, and their family be- Mark McGwire in 1987 (118) and the first big tant area of minority and community health, I came especially close to us and they have al- league rookie with 100 RBIs since Los Ange- would strongly encourage cultivating partner- ways been helpful to us. In many ways I was les' Mike Piazza in 1993 (112). ships with integrated health systems in the pri- a member of their family as well. Mr. Speaker, Carlos was the Royals' 2nd- vate sector who have years of substantive ex- Jesse Contreras would entertain us for round pick in the 1995 June Free Agent Draft. perience in designing highly effective commu- hours with many stories of his exploits during He has never played a game at the Triple-A World War II. While he did not win the Con- nity-based health programs. level, as he made the jump from Double-A I have recently become aware of the suc- gressional Medal of Honor he served his Wichita to Kansas City in September of last country selflessly and with honor like so many cessful efforts of the Henry Ford Health Sys- season. The 22-year-old was second in the tem in Detroit, MI, to address the crisis millions of other veterans. He was an average American League with 663 at-bats, tied for 24-year-old who was asked to do incredible through the establishment of the African-Amer- third with 16 outfield assists and was seventh ican Initiative for Male Health Improvement things in the face of enemy fire and even risk with 194 hits. He led A.L. rookies in runs, hits, his life for his country. It is all the more re- (AIM±HI). AIM±HI is reaching out with screen- home runs, RBIs, multi-hit games (54), total ing and assistance for people who suffer prev- markable when you consider that like most bases (301), stolen bases (27) and on-base men of his generation he was simply doing alent chronic diseases. AIM±HI provides test percentage (.337). results, patient education and participant refer- what was expected of him. In the years after Carlos BeltraÂn established numerous Royals rals, monitoring appointment compliance and the war, he remained in close contact with rookie records in 1999, as he produced one of providing assistance with finding treatment for those survivors of Company ``I'' and attended the best all-around seasons of any player in underinsured participants who test positive. many reunions of the 104th Timberwolves As- club history with 22 homers, 27 stolen bases, The locus of AIM±HI program services is in sociation with his wife Mary. 108 RBIs, 112 runs and 16 outfield assists. the Metropolitan Detroit area, where 75 per- Jesse was the typical veteran of World War Through his dedication, discipline, and suc- cent of the Michigan target population resides. II in that he fought for his country and asked cess in baseball, Mr. BeltraÂn serves as a role In order to reach the largest number of people little in return. He became a great family man model for millions of youngsters in the United in the African-American male population, AIM± whose influence extended to his neighbors like States and Puerto Rico who dream of suc- HI provides program services throughout the me. It was because of his experience as a ceeding, like him, in the world of baseball. wounded veteran struggling to keep a family Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me community at churches, community centers, afloat that helped make him strong of char- in congratulating Mr. Carlos BeltraÂn for his senior centers, parks, barber shops, union acter and a role model for me. His sacrifice contributions and dedication to baseball, as halls, and fraternal organization halls. In addition to screening, educational, and was part of a proud tradition of Mexican-Amer- well as for serving as a role model for the treatment access services, AIM±HI is also de- icans who fought with valor and patriotism dur- youth of Puerto Rico and the U.S.A. veloping a tool to evaluate the quality of health ing all of America's wars. f Mr. Speaker, this was one story about one care delivered to African-American men with life, among millions from that greatest of gen- AFRICAN-AMERICAN INITIATIVE diabetes and other chronic diseases. This ``re- erations. It was a story about a regular family FOR MALE HEALTH IMPROVEMENT port card'' assesses health care quality and ef- man who as a result of simply doing his duty fectiveness across a set of performance indi- shed his blood for his country. It was a story HON. CAROLYN C. KILPATRICK cators that have been developed jointly by a about a man who faced the incredible horrors OF MICHIGAN panel of experts and community representa- tives. This initiative, sponsored by the Henry of armed conflict and came home to raise a IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES wonderful family. The United States was built Ford Health System, is now in an embryonic by people like Jesse Contreras and is in many Tuesday, November 16, 1999 stage and has had to confine itself to a narrow ways the land of the free because it is the Ms. KILPATRICK. Mr. Speaker, I rise today target population and program scope due to home of the brave. to call attention to a tragic health care crisis limited resources. Yet, it is resoundingly clear

VerDate 2999 06:12 Nov 18, 1999 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00022 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A16NO8.109 pfrm04 PsN: E17PT1 November 17, 1999 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E2427 that this particular model has the potential to cost of the new system can result in improved row the exemption from antitrust laws that rail- make a significant impact in affecting positive healthcare delivery at a time when health clin- roads currently enjoy. outcomes and health status improvement for ics and hospitals are facing additional cuts in Third, the bill contains several miscella- African-American males. their day to day financial operations. The port- neous provisions that would address problems I would hope that as the Department of ability of this new technology can allow physi- faced by rail carriers, shippers, and the public. Health and Human Services develops its cians to expand the use of ultrasound in prac- The bill would reduce fees for bringing dis- budget for Fiscal Year 2001, strong consider- tice by adding an ultrasound machine to every putes before the STB, provide tax relief for ation will be given to investing federal re- exam room or otherwise supplementing cur- carriers that invest in their rail yards, and cod- sources in collaborative partnerships with inte- rent stationary ultrasound equipment. ify the STB's decision to eliminate the require- grated health systems in urban settings that I recognize SonoSite, Inc. for its efforts to ment that shippers show an absence of prod- have the expertise to develop innovative mod- maximize the use of innovative technology to uct and geographic competition in rate cases. els for minority health improvements. advance the heavily-utilized ultrasound system Fourth, this bill would create a Federal Rail- Mr. Speaker, I would like to thank the Chair- as we move into the 21st century. Their efforts road Advisory Committee to study, among man of the Labor, HHS, Education Appropria- in partnership with the AHCPR, will result in other things, the efficiency, maintenance, op- tions Subcommittee, Mr. PORTER, and the quality, portable, and affordable medical care eration, and physical condition of the Nation's ranking minority member, Mr. OBEY, for their that will have a positive effect on my constitu- rail system. After 2 years, the Committee clear commitment to improving the quality of ents in the State of Washington, and to others would make recommendations for improving health care for all Americans in Fiscal Year across the country. the system to Congress and the President. 2000. I look forward to working with the Sub- In a State known for medical innovation and Overall, the STB Reauthorization Act of committee in the next session of Congress to technological ingenuity, SonoSite deserves 1999 would guarantee that our Nation's rail increase support for critically needed minority recognition for its pioneering technology. system will be competitive, efficient, and safe health initiatives. f as we enter the 21st century. f f INTRODUCTION OF STB MOD- RECOGNIZING THE CONTRIBU- ERNIZATION BILL STATEMENT REMARKS OF DR. RUTH TIONS OF SONOSITE, INC. MERCEDES-SMITH HON. JERROLD NADLER HON. JAY INSLEE OF NEW YORK HON. DONALD A. MANZULLO OF WASHINGTON IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF ILLINOIS IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Tuesday, November 16, 1999 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Tuesday, November 16, 1999 Mr. NADLER. Mr. Speaker, today, I am in- Tuesday, November 16, 1999 Mr. INSLEE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to troducing the Surface Transportation Board Mr. MANZULLO. Mr. Speaker, I am proud to recognize SonoSite, Inc., a company located (STB) Modernization Act. Our rail freight sys- take this opportunity to commend this speech in my home State of Washington. SonoSite, is tem is an integral part of the distribution of given by Dr. Ruth Mercedes-Smith, President a spin-off from ATL Ultrasound, has revolu- goods across the Nation. The safe and effi- of Highland Community College on Freeport, tionized the quality and portability of cient movement of rail freight in this country is Illinois, to my colleagues and other readers of ultrasound equipment by using advanced tech- an important, though at times unnoticed, part the RECORD. nology to provide for ultrasound delivery of the economy and the lives of everyday citi- LEARNING BEGINS AT HOME through a hand-held device. Physicians and zens. We take for granted that this system is their patients around the country will benefit working properly until goods do not arrive on My topic today is ‘‘Learning begins at home.’’ But let me be up-front about this from this new high-tech, ultra-portable diag- supermarket shelves or the cost of heating our topic. While learning does begin at home, we nostic tool that is expected to expand the use homes skyrockets due to costs caused by live, unfortunately, in a time when homes of ultrasound in medical care. shipping delays. are not prepared to meet this challenge. Originally designed for the military under The trend of carriers to consolidate has left Therefore, people like you and institutions ATL Ultrasound, SonoSite's ultrasound system the Nation with only six major railroads. As a like Highland Community College must join pioneers an advanced high performance, min- result of these mergers, new problems and hands and help parents and families prepare iaturized all-digital broadband technology plat- issues have been created that were not ad- themselves to make it happen. form in a compact, lightweight system. This al- dressed in the Interstate Commerce Commis- Did you know that 50% of intellectual de- velopment takes place between birth and lows the simultaneous acquisition and inter- sion Termination Act, the law that created the four years of age? That means that parents pretation of images, and provides the ability to STB. This bill attempts to address those are important teachers. They provide the diagnose conditions in any clinical or field set- issues and would improve the efficiency of the foundation for a child’s learning skills at ting. This advancement promises to alter cur- Nation's rail system and address many of the home. But, as I said earlier, many parents rent paradigms in routine patient careÐat the concerns of labor, shippers, and communities. are not prepared to develop a learning envi- patient's bedside, an imaging facility, or even First, this bill would provide necessary pro- ronment. Consider the following statistics: a remote location. tection to rail workers by ending ``cram down.'' According to a 1992 National Adult Literacy Initially available for use in obstetrics, gyne- Cram down occurs when merging railroads Survey, approximately 22% of America’s adults have difficulty using certain reading, cology, and emergency medicine, this override collective bargaining agreements with writing, and computational skills considered ultrasound technology will enable trained phy- workers and ``cram down'' new terms on the necessary for functioning in daily life. These sicians to significantly expand the routine use workers to realize merger benefits. The STB adults, in general, are operating below the of ultrasound for faster, more accurate patient has approved this practice for far too long. 5th grade level. Of the over 40 million adults evaluations anytime, anywhere, resulting in Under this bill, a collective bargaining agree- with literacy needs, only 10% are enrolled in better patient care. Patients may benefit by ment could be modified only if both the rail programs to assist them in improving their avoiding ``waiting trauma,'' the anxiety felt by carriers and affected laborers agree. In addi- skills. Forty-three percent of adults at the both patients and physicians when a problem tion, the existing minimum level of labor pro- lowest literacy level live in poverty. This contrasts with only 6% of those at the two is indicated but diagnostic answers are not tection would be codified. highest literacy levels. Individuals with low available at the point of care. Second, this bill would improve the effi- literacy skills are at risk of not being able to I recognize the work being done by the ciency of shipping in several ways. It would understand materials distributed by health Agency for Health Care Policy and Research bring an end to ``bottlenecks'' along rail lines. care providers. Adults with strong basic (AHCPR) to complete outcome-based studies In bottlenecks, the STB allowed one rail car- skills are more likely to ensure good health assessing routine use of ultrasound in the as- rier to prevent or discourage a shipper from for themselves and their children. Teen preg- sessment of abnormal uterine bleeding. I urge interchanging with another rail carrier for more nancy rates are higher among those with the continued partnership between the Agency direct service by refusing to quote a rate or lower literacy skills. Seventy-five percent of food stamp recipi- and SonoSite to best meet the needs of pa- quoting an excessive rate along its portion of ents performed in the two lowest literacy tients and physicians. a line. In addition, this bill would broaden the levels. In addition, 70% of prisoners per- The SonoSite ultrasound system is a highly STB's authority to transfer or direct the oper- formed in the two lowest levels. In a 1995 accessible advance in medical technologyÐ ations of a line and ease the ability of a carrier comparison of literacy among seven coun- both in terms of portability and cost. The low to gain access to terminal facilities; and nar- tries, the United States ranked next to last,

VerDate 2999 06:12 Nov 18, 1999 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00023 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A16NO8.111 pfrm04 PsN: E17PT1 E2428 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks November 17, 1999 when measured against Canada, Germany, conquered cancer, spoke about her desire to villages like ours must join in the task. To- Netherlands, Poland, Sweden, and Switzer- have a diploma to show her grandchildren gether we can make it happen. And, if we do land. Clearly a large percentage of our par- that education was important. it right, the job will be done by the year 2010 ents are adults at-risk. The question is, A second program at HCC was developed and learning will truly begin in the home ‘‘What will our communities do to help several years ago when two Highland Foun- again—at least in northwestern Illinois. In them?’’ As a result of the lack of learning dation members became concerned about the addition to volunteers, community college that takes place in the home due to parents cycle they were seeing in their little commu- programs and community leader dedication, who do not have the necessary educational nity of Mt. Morris. Parents who had not suc- I must tell you that these initiatives also skills we also find that we have large num- ceeded in school were raising children who need extra funding. While everyone talks bers of children who face major barriers as seemed to be starting the cycle again. They about the literacy problem including gov- they grow toward adulthood. came to the college to try to determine what ernors, senators and the president, the fund- Let me tell you about these children: Chil- types of services might help. They decided to ing is very limited. We are indeed fortunate dren who don’t have the basic readiness begin a Parents as Teachers program. We to have a computer lab for Adult Ed. stu- skills when they enter school are 3 or 4 times worked with them and managed to find some dents at all of our locations. The equipment more likely to drop out in later years. Chil- seed money to start them on their way. This is there due to grants and the generosity of dren’s chances for success in school are program served both parents and children. In our HCC Foundation and area businesses. greatly affected by the educational attain- the parent segment they created an activity Earlier I mentioned workforce literacy and ment of their parents. A parent’s education in class that reinforced or taught school I’m sure you can see the connection to my level is the single best indicator of a child’s readiness; for example, shapes, numbers, and theme, ‘‘Learning Begins at Home’’. Let me success in school. Parents who have books in the alphabet. They learned how to work with tell you more about our workforce: the home and read to their children have their children in doing these activities at We know that 80% of the jobs in the new children who are better readers and better home. There was also a ‘‘parenting‘‘ compo- millennium will require a 2-year college edu- students. When parents are involved in help- nent of the class where they shared concerns cation. In looking to the future, it will take ing their school-age children with their about family life and discussed solutions. three workers to support each retiree. Where schoolwork, social class drops out as a factor The children attended separate classes, at will they come from if 1/3 of the nation is in poor performance. the same time, with professional childcare undereducated? In a 1990 national school en- Yes, large numbers of our children are at- workers. Their program goals were primarily rollment study, it was reported that between risk. Again, I ask the question, ‘‘What will physical, social and emotional rather than the 9th and 12th grades, 24% of the students our communities do to help them?’’ An an- academic. Ages ranged from 3 to 5. Free had dropped out. An additional 5%, who cient saying from Africa sums it up well: ‘‘It transportation was provided for parents and started 12th grade did not finish, which takes an entire village to raise a child.’’ I children. This was a key ingredient. In addi- means 29% of this cohort did not complete a know Hillary Clinton used this as a book tion, childcare reimbursement was available high school education. Today’s dropouts are title, but I had used these words long before for children under 2. Recruitment was done tomorrow’s parents: 1 in 6 babies in the U.S. has a teenage mother; and 1 in 4 is born out she made them famous. Think about that for through agency referrals such as the Depart- of wedlock. As you can see, not only are our a moment. It takes an entire village to raise ment for Human Services and Head Start. a child. It seems to me that Freeport is a vil- As the needs of the community have villages in trouble, but also our nation. We lage in one sense of that word and that Free- evolved, so has the program. The next must work together for the following rea- sons: port is of a size that could manage this type iteration was the JobSmart program, which 1st: Each generation has a relationship to of challenge. The same applies to Lena, prepared parents for employment while si- future generations. Justiz calls it ‘‘recip- Stockton, Mt. Carroll, Forreston, and other multaneously working on their parenting rocal dependency’’ because what one genera- towns in our region. You see, I have a vision. skills. Next, an ESL family literacy program tion does affects what other generations can You are among the first to hear it. My vision was added to address the language needs of a and will do. is that every town in our community college growing Hispanic population in Mt. Morris. 2nd: We are, right now, in the midst of a district will become engaged in this edu- Currently, the community is working with short window of opportunity. A third world cational challenge and that every town will us to establish a short-term training pro- is developing within our nation. The gulf be- decide that by the year 2010 every person in gram. It has become clear to employees and tween the haves and the have nots is growing that town will have the skills they need to employers alike that basic computer skills larger. become self-sufficient—whatever the age. and an introduction to a range of employ- 3rd: Our country is at risk. Our once un- Does that sound plausible to You? Do you ment possibilities are important for Mt. challenged, preeminence in commerce, indus- think it would be too difficult to accom- Morris. Those classes will begin next week. try, science and technological innovation is plish? Well, I know we can do it. And I’ll tell Here’s my point. The citizens of Mt. Morris being overtaken by competitors from across you why. have worked hard to stay in touch with the the world. First of all, we have several programs from needs of their changing community. As they 4th: Children who feel failure are beginning the college that lay the groundwork for such discovered issues, they worked with our staff to decide that if they can’t have total suc- an initiative. One set of services is run by to create services to address them. So, here cess their next best bet is to have total fail- our Adult Education program. Their classes comes my second challenge. Think about the ure. they see incompetence as an advantage meet across Highland’s district. This in- Mt. Morris approach to literacy and self-suf- because it reduces expectations. cludes basic skills. GED prep, JobSmart, ficiency. When you identify a need in your 5th, and most importantly our children English-as-a-Second-Language or ESL, and community, think of us as a potential part- have no one to read to them. Remember your short-term training. Last year these pro- ner. We can sit down and talk about a plan, parents reading to you? Remember the times grams served 898 adults. Classrooms are and by sharing our resources, we can make you climbed in bed and mom or dad picked aided by volunteer tutors who meet with stu- some things happen. A third program initi- up your favorite book? Can you recall the dents at these sites or at the homes of the ated by the college is workplace literacy. magic of those moments? And now imagine tutors or the students. As you can see, this This service is provided to college district what your life would have been like without is a very flexible program designed for easy companies. It includes both assessment of those moments. Not a pleasant thought, is access for students. So here is the first chal- worker math and reading skills as well as it? So I share with you my final challenge— lenge to you. How about becoming a tutor classroom instruction. Courses are taught at read to a child today! and helping an adult improve reading, writ- the business or nearby. To date the major I close with a quote from the report, A Na- ing or math skills? That adult, in turn, will sites have been Galena, Warren and Free- tion at Risk; ‘‘It is . . . the America of all of us that is help his or her children and thus we will port. I have talked with some of these work- at risk . . . It is by our willingness to take break the cycle of unpreparedness. Tutors ers and am impressed by their dedication to up the challenge, and our resolve to see it must take 12 hours of training, which is pro- learning. It is not easy, when one is an adult, through, that America’s place in the world vided at all of our sites on selected evenings to find out that your reading and/or math will be either secured or fortified.’’ or Saturdays. During the last year, the Adult skills do not meet current workforce needs. Please read to a child today—it will bring Education program taught 200 students in Fortunately, all assessments are confiden- joy to the child and to you. That one small GED prep and 148 students obtained their tial and employers are only given group act can begin to change the future of our GED diploma. I wish you could attend one of data. That allows the workers to feel safe country, which lies in the hands of all of our those graduations because you would be im- and encourages them to take up the chal- children. Yes, learning begins at home, but pressed. Families, including children, attend lenge of learning that may have been ne- all of us must help. Here are my challenges and celebrate with the graduates. Each year glected when they were children. Well, you to you—once again: several of them are selected to speak to the guessed it. Here comes challenge number 1. Become a tutor and help an adult im- group. Once one of the speakers told how her three. Why not encourage more local em- prove reading, writing or math skills. husband had lost his job and could not find ployers to prepare for global competition by 2. Identify your community’s literacy and another. They both decided to earn their di- upgrading the skills of their workforce? self-sufficiency needs and partner with HCC plomas and not only did they graduate to- Yes, learning does begin at home. Unfortu- to find resources to address. gether but he found two jobs. Now that is nately some homes today are not ready to 3. Encourage more local employers to pre- success! The year before that tears were shed encourage their children to learn. So people pare for global competition by upgrading the when an 80 year old grandmother, who had like you, community colleges like HCC, and skills of their workforce.

VerDate 2999 06:45 Nov 18, 1999 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00024 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A16NO8.114 pfrm04 PsN: E17PT1 November 17, 1999 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E2429 4. Read to a child today. the investigation into their murders, but I about the escalating violence against East Yes, learning begins at home and this place was honored to know these priests for many Timorese people. And I thought about El is home to all of us. Let us join hands and years. I was honored to call them my friends. Salvador, and the pastoral work of the bring the joy of learning to everyone in our I learned from their insights, research and Catholic Church, and my friends, the Jesuits, communities . . . then learning will truly analysis. I laughed and sang songs with and the work of the UCA. begin at home once more. them. And I have been inspired by the lives Two weeks after I returned to the United they led. States, Father Hilario and Father Francisco f The lives and deaths of my friends and my were murdered, shot down on the steps of THE JESUIT MARTYRS OF EL experiences in El Salvador have informed their church as they tried to protect their parishioners from massacre. Bishop Belo’s SALVADOR and influenced all other actions I have taken on human rights issues. they shape the way house was burned to the ground, and he was I tackle the challenges of social justice, fair- forced to flee his country. HON. JAMES P. McGOVERN ness, and civil rights in my own country. During the 24 years of Indonesian occupa- tion of East Tmimor, the United States sent OF MASSACHSETTS And they are always in my thoughts as I think about the values and ideals I wish to the Indonesian military over $1 billion in IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES pass along to my 18-month old son, Patrick arms sales and over $500 million in direct aid Tuesday, November 16, 1999 George McGovern. and training. To the credit of the Clinton I believe with all my heart that the United Administration, the U.S. severed military re- Mr. McGOVERN. Mr. Speaker, I have just States is a great country. That it is built lations with Indonesia in September. But we returned from three days in El Salvador upon the promotion and preservation of free- should have done that sooner, and it was the where, at the invitation of the Jesuit-run Uni- dom, liberty and respect for the rights and Pentagon that was most reluctant to break versity of Central America (UCA) in San Sal- dignity of every one of our citizens. The U.S. relations with its military partners during vador and the Association of Jesuit Colleges has fought to protect democracy, helped war- the first critical weeks of violence that dev- ravaged countries rebuild, and responded astated the people of East Timor. and Universities, I participated in events sur- The problem with the Indonesian military, rounding the commemoration of the 10th Anni- generously to natural disasters, like Hurri- cane Mitch. As someone who values a sense like the Salvadoran military of the 1980s, is versary of the murders of the Jesuit leadership of history, I’m inspired by the principles en- not a problem of a ‘‘few bad apples.’’ It is an institutional problem. And the U.S. approach of the UCA. While this horrific event stunned shrined in our founding documents. that small nation and the international commu- The actions of my government, however, to military aid, training and arms sales re- nity, the unraveling of that case and the identi- during the long years of the Salvadoran war, flects an institutional problem within the were a source of deep disappointment for me U.S. military. Never again should the United fication of who within the Salvadoran armed States be in the position of training and forces committed this crime contributed to a because U.S. policy did not reflect the values and ideals of America. Instead, that policy equipping military personnel who cannot negotiated settlement of the 12-year civil war distinguish between civilian actors and had more to do with our obsession with the in which over 70,000 Salvadoran civilians lost armed combatants. Cold war than with the search for peace and their lives. The U.S. has yet to sign the international justice in El Salvador. treaty to ban antipersonnel landmines—a Along with Congressman MOAKLEY, I deliv- The U.S. did not cause the war in El Sal- treaty the Government of El Salvador to its ered an address at the University of Central vador. But our policy did help prolong a war great credit has signed. You have seen the that cost tens of thousands of innocent America on November 12th. I walked to the devastation of land mines—the tragedy of a lives—including the lives of the six men and site behind the Jesuits' campus residence, the young child missing a leg or an arm and two women were gather to honor tonight. very ground where ten years ago the bodies maybe even missing a future. But why hasn’t of my beloved friends were discovered. This Had we used our influence earlier to promote the U.S. yet signed the treaty? Because the a negotiated settlement, perhaps our friends hallowed ground is now a beautiful rose gar- institutional culture of the Pentagon rejects might be here celebrating with us. giving up any kind of weapon currently in its den. Each day people from all over come to We in the United States need to acknowl- arsenal, no matter how deadly to innocent the garden to nourish their hope and renew edge that fact. In particular, our leaders civilians. This must change. their commitment, and it is used by faculty and need to acknowledge that fact. Our military institutions should care as There was an arrogance about U.S. policy students alike for meditation and repose. much about the lives and security of ordi- that rationalized, explained away, and even There is now a chapel where the six priests nary citizens as they do about strategic ad- are buried. The university has also installed a condoned a level of violence against the Sal- vantage and military relations. I have met vadoran people that would have been intoler- small and emotionally compelling museum many good men and women who serve in the able if perpetrated against our own citizens. Armed Forces, including many who serve in dedicated to the lives and deaths of the six Presidents, Vice Presidents, Senators and El Salvador. It is important that our institu- Jesuit priests, their housekeeper and her Members of Congress have for years come to tions, like these individuals, realize that re- El Salvador to tell you what changes you daughter, who as witnesses were also mur- specting human rights and safeguarding the dered that night. must make in your nation. They—and I— lives of ordinary people is in the strategic Mr. Speaker, the lives and deaths of these have urged you to make institutional and national interests of the United States. priests had a profound effect on my own life. changes in El Salvador—in your military, And let me be clear, the U.S. Congress also your police, your judiciary, and your polit- must fulfill its responsibility and demand ac- I knew them in life, and I helped investigate ical institutions. And you have made and uncover who ordered and carried out their countability of our military programs. All changes, and you have made great progress too often, Members of Congress simply don’t murders. I have remained involved and com- in these areas. want to know what our military and other mitted to peace, democracy, and development To be frank, however, they and I have rare- programs abroad are doing. in El Salvador. I will never forget my friends, ly talked about the institutional changes we We also must change the culture of secrecy and I urge my colleagues to never forget our need to make in the United States. But the and denial within our military and intel- obligation to help El Salvador build a better fu- fact is, we in the U.S. have a responsibility ligence institutions ture. to change the culture and mindset of many I have pushed my government hard to dis- of our own institutions. close all documents in its possession related I would like to enter into the RECORD the ad- I fear that we in the U.S. have institu- to the case of the four U.S. churchwomen dress I made at the University of Central tions—namely our military and intelligence murdered in El Salvador in 1980. It’s been 19 America and an article about the 10th Anniver- agencies—that have not fully learned the les- years—and the families of these murdered sary by Father Leo Donovan, the President of sons of El Salvador. While there are exam- women still do not have the satisfaction of Georgetown University. ples where these agencies have performed ad- knowing all that their government knows. mirably, we continue to make many of the I have also pushed my government to re- 10TH ANNIVERSARY COMMEMORATION OF THE same mistakes. Sadly, the U.S. continues to lease all documents relating to the Pinochet JESUIT MARTYRS, UNIVERSIDAD train, equip and aid repressive militaries case, including materials on the United CENTROAMERICANA JOSE SIMEON CANAS, SAN around the world in the name of strategic in- States role in the overthrow of the govern- SALVADOR, EL SALVADOR, NOVEMBER 12, terest—no matter the level of human rights ment of Chile and its aftermath. The people 1999 abuses. of Chile have waited 26 years for justice. The I feel privileged to be here tonight, to be In late August, I traveled to East Timor. I action taken by Spanish Judge Garzon has part of this company of speakers, to hear the was there nine days before the historic vote broken new ground in international human words and memories of the families, and to for independence. I spent a day out in the rights law, making it clear that no one, no honor and remember the lives of our countryside with Catholic priests Hilario matter how high their office, who commits friends—Ignacio Ellacuria, Segundo Montes, Madeira and Francisco Soares, who were pro- crimes against humanity, can escape the Ignacio, Martin-Baro, Amando Lopez, Juan tecting over 2,000 displaced people who had consequences of their actions. Ramon Moreno, Joaquin Lopez y Lopez, Elba sought refuge from militia violence in the I don’t do this because I can’t let go of the Julia Ramos and Celina Ramos. Congress- church courtyard. I had dinner in the home past. I do this because I want to ensure a bet- man MOAKLEY and I are most associated with of Bishop Carlos Belo and heard him talk ter future. It is hard to change ‘‘old ways’’—

VerDate 2999 06:45 Nov 18, 1999 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00025 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A16NO8.116 pfrm04 PsN: E17PT1 E2430 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks November 17, 1999 whether we are talking about institutions in Salvador was uncovered, as well as the deep- rights volunteers from around the world— the United States or in El Salvador. But we ly disturbing fact that 19 of the 26 Salva- people from organizations such as Catholic must change in order to protect the freedoms doran officers involved in the slayings had Relief Services, Amnesty International and of tomorrow. been trained at the U.S. Army School of the the Lawyers Committee for Human Rights— I believe the United States has a special Americas at Fort Benning, Ga. all active in El Salvador. obligation, given our past, to help El Sal- The murders—and the unfolding truth It lives in the Salvadoran people. And the vador in its economic development, to assist about who committed them—helped signifi- spirit of the Jesuit martyrs endures as we in the people of El Salvador in achieving their cantly undermine the power and prestige of distant countries around the globe learn goals, and to support the rights of Salva- the armed forces and provided impetus for from their example of steadfast commitment doran refugees still living in the United the peace process. Signed on Jan. 16, 1992, the to the poor, to education and to a future States. As a Member of the U.S. Congress, I peace accords ended a war that had cost the built on freedom and justice, not opposition believe it is my responsibility to fight for lives of 75,000 citizens and represent the tri- and bloodshed. umph of another of the Jesuits’ essential more resources to aid in the development of f El Salvador; to help El Salvador confront the goals—peace through dialogue. challenges of poverty and inequality that While still fragile, the peace in El Salvador TRIBUTE TO OUTSTANDING limit the futures of so many Salvadoran fam- has enabled some political and judicial re- TEACHERS ilies; and to aid the people of this great form and provides the critical foundation for country in pursuing their dreams and aspira- future advances. Since the end of the civil tions. war, there have been two open, democratic HON. DONALD M. PAYNE I’m proud of our current programs in El elections, featuring candidates from both the OF NEW JERSEY Salvador. I know our Ambassador and National Republican Alliance Party IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES USAID director have made it a priority to (ARENA) and the opposing National Libera- reach out to the Salvadoran people, to en- tion Party (FMLN). Tuesday, November 16, 1999 courage participation in the planning of The macroeconomic indictors show that Mr. PAYNE. Mr. Speaker, I rise to pay trib- United States development projects, and to inflation is at its lowest level in nearly three ute and to congratulate the outstanding ac- decades. Newly elected President Francisco forge a working relationship with commu- complishments of ten distinguished teachers nities throughout El Salvador—and I com- Flores of the ARENA Party has promised from New Jersey. These great individuals mend them for their fine work. continued economic improvement and a vi- As a citizen of the United States, I want tally needed reduction of poverty. But many have dedicated over twenty years each to my country to be, in the words of my good grave challenges face him and the people of educating and uplifting New Jersey's brightest friend and mentor, George McGovern, ‘‘a wit- El Salvator. little stars: our youth. They have truly dem- ness to the world for what is just and noble Approximately 40 percent of Salvadorans onstrated a solid commitment to building in human affairs.’’ This will require the citi- live in dire poverty. More than a third of strong foundations for their students; in and zens of my country to bring our nation to a citizens lack safe drinking water and ade- quate housing. And more than half the popu- outside of the schoolrooms. higher standard—and we will do so with re- As a result of their diligent work towards spect and a deep love for our country. lation lacks adequate health care. Education Over a decade ago, the Jesuits of the UCA for all, a fundamental goal shared by the promoting leadership in our children, these taught me that a life committed to social slain Jesuits, also continues to elude the teachers will be honored by the Phi Chapter of justice, to protecting human rights, to seek- country—more than 30 percent of Salva- lota Phi Lambda Sorority, Inc. on November ing the truth is a life filled with meaning dorans are illiterate. 20. lota Phi Lambda Sorority, a national busi- and purpose. I hope my life will be such a Violence continues to be a national ness women's sorority, is devoted to pro- life. And if it is, it will be due to my long as- scourge. A joint U.N. commission in 1994 re- jecting the philosophy of the pursuit of excel- sociation with the Jesuits, the UCA, and the ported that while military death squads had ceased to operate after the peace accords, lence in all worthy endeavors among youth. people of El Salvador. And for that, I thank The teachers being honored during the you—all of you—you who are here tonight, criminal gangs or illegal armed groups were and those who are with us every day in spir- committing summary executions, posing Apple for the Teacher program, part of the Na- it. You are truly ‘‘presente’’ in my life. death threats and carrying out other acts of tional Education Week celebration, are: Caro- [From the Washington Post, Nov. 16, 1999] intimidation for political motives. The lyn S. Banks; Gloria J. Bartee; Henry B. Clark; Washington Office on Latin America reports Phyllis K. Donoghue; Victoria Gong; Mary Jo MARTYRS IN EL SALVADOR that violent crime continues to threaten the Grimm; Gail D. Lane; Robin C. Lewis; Simone (By Leo J. O’Donovan, S.J.) still tender democratic political order. Un- Wilson; Kathleen Witche. Ten years ago in the early morning dark- less the government can address the problem Mr. Speaker, I ask that all my colleagues ness of Nov. 16, army soldiers burst into the of citizen security, while respecting human Jesuit residence at the University of Central and civil rights, the country may slip back join me in congratulating these superb teach- America (UCA) in San Salvador and brutally into a state of war. Continuing the work of ers on their efforts to improve the community. killed six Jesuit priests, their housekeeper the martyred Jesuits is more important than When our teachers demonstrate such initia- and her young daughter. It was not the first ever. tive, we as a nation prosper. assassination of church leaders: 18 Catholic As we look ahead, the Jesuit martyrs offer f priests, including Father Rutilio Grande and us a lasting model of courageous service to Archbishop Oscar Romero, and four North humanity. At a time when torture, intimida- MIAMI CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL American churchwomen have been killed in tion and death-squad executions of civilians El Salvador since the late 1970s— more than were daily occurrences, my Jesuit brothers in any other nation in the world. And the regularly endured threats to their safety and HON. ILEANA ROS-LEHTINEN murder of priests and nuns continues to scar well-being. During the civil war, the UCA OF FLORIDA the history of other countries, including campus and the Jesuit residence were IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES India, Guatemala and most recently East bombed at least 16 times. But the Jesuit’s Tuesday, November 16, 1999 Timor. teaching and research, their pastoral work, While we still grieve their loss the 10th an- and their advocacy of social reform contin- Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN. Mr. Speaker, I proudly niversary of the Jesuit assassinations offers ued despite all challenge. They knew and ac- rise today to pay tribute to a place where chil- an important opportunity to reflect on the cepted the great personal risk their work en- dren are second to none: Miami Children's enduring legacy of the martyrs. tailed—the risk of their lives. Hospital, which will celebrate its 50th anniver- Far from silencing those dedicated to pro- In the days prior to his death Father sary on March 21, 2000. moting justice, peace and the alleviation of Ignacio Ellacuria, president of UCA, had re- This world class children's hospital had its fused the opportunity to remain in his home misery for all in the human family, the Jes- humble beginnings with a vision by our former uit murders spurred the people of El Sal- country, Spain, and wait out the period of vador—and the world—to witness a higher unrest in El Salvador. Father Ignatio Mar- Ambassador to the Vatican, David McLean truth. Shortly after the murders, a U.N. tin-Baro, academic vice president was asked, Walters. After his granddaughter's sorrowful Truth Commission was formed to investigate ‘‘Why don’t you leave here, Father? It is dan- death from Leukemia, Ambassador Walters the killings. Although the government ini- gerous.’’ He responded: ‘‘Because we have decidedly vowed to create a facility where tially claimed that FMLN guerrillas had much to do; there is much work.’’ The spirit South Florida's children could receive the best committed the murders, the Truth Commis- and conviction of these men endures through possible care, and where no child would lack sion determined that the government had in the efforts of those who bravely stepped for- excellent medical care. With his bold leader- fact ordered the killings. ward to take their places, including Father In an appalling step five days after the re- Charles Beirne, S.J., who took over Martin- ship, he worked tirelessly to raise funds port was released, the Salvadoran National Baro’s position in the aftermath of the assas- through the Miami Children's Hospital Founda- Assembly gave amnesty to those convicted. sinations and Father Chema Tojeria, S.J., tion, and what began as a humble idea twenty But through the U.N. Truth Commission, an who now serves as Father Ellacuria’s suc- years ago is now commonly referred to as the essential truth about state violence in EL cessor. Their spirit endures in the human Pinnacle of Pediatrics.

VerDate 2999 06:12 Nov 18, 1999 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00026 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A16NO8.120 pfrm04 PsN: E17PT1 November 17, 1999 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E2431 Today, under the exceptional steering and A POINT-OF-LIGHT FOR ALL throughout this school year, Gotlieb will be superb guidance of its current President, Tom AMERICANS: THE BROOKLYN hosting a series of Child Safety Programs that Rozek, Miami Children's Hospital continues to ALUMNAE CHAPTER OF DELTA will provide parents with free copies of their administer superior care to scores of infirm SIGMA THETA SORORITY, INC. children's fingerprints along with Polaroid pic- children not only in South Florida, but through- tures to present to law enforcement personnel out the entire United States and, indeed the HON. MAJOR R. OWENS in the event of an emergency. world. OF NEW YORK Further, as my Deputy Chief of Staff, Brian Essential to the achievement of excellence IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Lance Gotlieb has served as my liaison to the has been the dedication of a talented medical Board of Education and School Construction staff administered with tender, loving care and Tuesday, November 16, 1999 Authority for the last three years. In addition, the support of a caring South Florida commu- Mr. OWENS. Mr. Speaker, on Sunday, No- he is primarily responsible for the intake and nity. vember 21, 1999 at the Bridge Street AME resolution of constituent concerns in my Com- Our future can only be as good as our chil- Church the Members of the Brooklyn Alumnae munity Office located in the Sheepshead Bay dren, and with the strong commitment to their Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. section of Brooklyn. health and future that is permeated at Miami will celebrate 50 years of Public Service to the Gotlieb, who credits his late mother, Myrna, Children's Hospital, it is evident that our future Brooklyn, New York Community. The achieve- with teaching him the importance of helping will be blazing brightly. ments of this very dedicated group deserves others and being active in the community, cre- f recognition from the wider ``Caring Majority'' ated the highly successful organization THE 100TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE community. Shorefront Toys for Tots in 1995. Founded in FRATERNAL ORDER OF EAGLES In observing it's 50th Anniversary, the his mother's memory, Shorefront Toys for Tots AERIES #33 and #34 Brooklyn Chapter will celebrate a history that has helped bring Chanukah cheer to more began with it's charter in November, 1949 as than 7,500 underprivileged children in the HON. BRUCE F. VENTO the Delta Gamma Sigma Chapter of Delta Shorefront community. Sigma Theta Sorority. The first meeting was As a student at the Rabbi Harry Halpern OF MINNESOTA called by the late Soror Catherine Alexander. Day School and its Talmud Torah High School IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Other sorors in attendance were Pearl Butler division, Gotlieb packed and delivered Pass- Tuesday, November 16, 1999 Fulcher, Ann Fultz, Dorothy Funn, Rhoda over packages to aid needy senior citizens. Mr. VENTO. Mr. Speaker, I want to note for Green, Mary Hairston, Willie Rivers, Vennie Gotlieb strengthened his bond with the Jewish the U.S. House of Representatives the 100th Howard, Llewelyn Lawrence, Arneida Lee, community as an undergraduate and graduate Anniversary of St. Paul, Minnesota's Fraternal Agnes Levy, Fannie Mary, Dorothy Paige, student through his involvement with the Jew- Order of Eagles, Aerie #33 which was founded Olive Robinson, Ruth Scott, Gwendolyn Simp- ish Culture Foundation at New York University in 1899 and Minneapolis Aerie #34 which was son, Carrie Smith, Helen Snead, Frances Van and B'nai B'rith Hillel at the University of Flor- founded the same year. These anniversaries Dunk, and Edith Mott Young. ida, where he served as a Reporter for the are being celebrated this month with gath- These twenty dedicated and committed Jewish Student News. erings which reflect on the century of service sorors set out to organize programs to en- Gotlieb is a member of Community Board and the positive impact upon families and hance the education and cultural life in the 13 and serves on it's Education and Library communities as a result of the Fraternal Order Brooklyn Community. and Youth Services committees. He also of Eagles Aeries #33 and #34 in Minnesota. As the years passed, the chapter member- serves his neighbors as a member of the The Minnesota chapters of the Eagles in ship grew as more and more sorors in the Board of Directors in Section 4 of Trump Vil- 1998 alone raised $838,000 and nationally, area began to take notice of the contributions lage and as an Executive Board member of the Fraternal Order of the Eagles (F.O.E.) do- being made by the Brooklyn Chapter. Today the 60th Precinct Community Council. nated $7 million to the Max Baer Heart Fund, the chapter is comprised of over 200 women Mr. Speaker, I applaud the members of $6 million for the Jimmy Durante Crippled dedicated to fulfilling the aims of Delta's Na- Brighton-Atlantic Unit #1672 of B'nai Brith for Children and Cancer fund, $4 million for Alz- tional Five Point Program. The activities of recognizing the achievements of Brian Lance heimer's research and $1.5 million to the these dedicated women provide immediate Gotlieb, a tireless worker for the people of Make a Wish Foundation. benefits for local constituents. The example Brooklyn and Queens. These contributions speak for themselves set by the Brooklyn Alumnae Chapter of Delta f as to the important role and spirit of care for Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. should be viewed those in need the F.O.E. has performed. as a ``POINT-OF-LIGHT'' for all Americans. INTRODUCTION OF DICKINSON Equally important are the local efforts and f DAM BASCULE GATES SETTLE- contributions of time and funds to youth and MENT ACT families in many local communities across the TRIBUTE TO BRIAN LANCE nation which has helped to sustain athletic GUTLIEB HON. EARL POMEROY and recreational activities and involvement OF NORTH DAKOTA that has enabled participation by many low HON. ANTHONY D. WEINER IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES and moderate income children and youth. OF NEW YORK Tuesday, November 16, 1999 Even at a dinner celebrating their 100th an- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES niversary in St. Paul, the volunteer athletic Mr. POMEROY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to club of young men involved in boxing, and Tuesday, November 16, 1999 introduce the Dickinson Dam Bascule Gates servers for the event were generously handed Mr. WEINER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to Settlement Act to bring closure to a long- $200 in tips and the regular monthly support recognize an upstanding member of our com- standing issue between the city of Dickinson, for their program monthly. munity who is being recognized by the Brigh- North Dakota and the Bureau of Reclamation. Certainly, as we emphasize the investment ton-Atlantic Unit #1672 of B'nai Brith on the The legislation would permit the Secretary of in families and communities and recognize occasion of its 1999 Youth Services Award the Interior to accept a one-time lump sum anew today the importance of such private Breakfast. payment of $300,000 from the city of Dickin- community based efforts, we should give a big Brian Lance Gotlieb has earned a well-de- son in lieu of annual payments required under thanks to the F.O.E. and especially recognize served reputation as a tireless fighter on be- the city's existing repayment contract for the a century of service for St. Paul F.O.E. #33 half of the youth in our community, and is construction of the bascule gates on the Dick- and Minneapolis F.O.E. #34 in Minnesota. rightfully honored for his achievements by inson Dam. Their leadership and commitment to people B'nai Brith on this special occasion. In 1950, a dam was constructed on the has helped shape our cities, state and nation Gotlieb, who serves as the liaison to Inter- Heart River in North Dakota to provide a sup- and certainly we hope that the F.O.E. will mediate School 303 and Public Schools 90, ply of water to the city of Dickinson. However, have positive success for the next century. 100, 209 and 253, is currently working on dif- by the 1970s, the need for additional water in They are an outstanding, quintessential exam- ferent ways to protect our community's chil- the area was identified. Early in the 1980s the ple of the American spirit of generosity and dren. As a member of the District 21 School bascule gates were constructed as a Bureau grassroots non-profit self help that have well Board, he has initiated the process of identi- of Reclamation project to provide additional served our nation in the past, today and hope- fying unsafe streets throughout District 21 to water storage capacity in Lake Patterson, the fully for the millenium. ensure the safety of all pedestrians. And, reservoir created by the Dickinson Dam. At

VerDate 2999 06:12 Nov 18, 1999 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00027 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A16NO8.126 pfrm04 PsN: E17PT1 E2432 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks November 17, 1999 the time, the city expressed concern about the eign competitor. For example, Carnival Cruise America's high safety standards. Our citizens cost and viability of the gates. Prior to the Lines, a Libyan registered company, is re- deserve better. My bill will give American tour- placement of the gates in North Dakota, no ported to have earned $652 million in tax-free ists the safety they deserve when vacationing testing on the gates had been conducted at income during 1998, yet 90 percent of their at sea. any location in a northern climate. Unfortu- passengers are Americans. The All American Cruise Act is supported by nately, this significant oversight proved fatal The All American Cruise Act is designed to both industry and labor. In fact, I am submit- for the gates. In 1982, shortly after the start of bring this industry back to our shores through ting letters in support of this legislation from operations of the bascule gates, a large block tax parity desperately needed to encourage the following organizations: the American of ice caused excessive pressure on the hy- our domestic industry. My bill, among other Shipbuilding Association, the International draulic system causing it to fail. These dam- recommended changes, would implement the Brotherhood of Boilermakers, Iron Ship Build- ages added additional costs to the project and following: tax credits to U.S. builders of cruise ers, Blacksmiths, Forgers and Helpers, the a financial burden on the city as modifications ships of 20,000 gross tons and greater; U.S. American Maritime Officers, and the American to the gate hydraulic system were made and cruise ship owners will be exempt from paying Maritime Officers Service. a de-icing system installed. U.S. corporate income tax; cruise ship owners I urge all of my colleagues to join me in Today, the city of Dickinson no longer bene- will be able to depreciate their ships over a sponsoring this legislation. Throughout our his- fits from the additional water capacity of Lake five-year period rather than the current 10- tory, seafaring vessels have played a critical Patterson. The city of Dickinson now received year period; the current $2,500 business tax role in our military, cargo movement and en- their water through the Southwest Pipeline deduction limit for a convention on a cruise tertainment. The time has come to bring the which was made possible through the Garri- ship would be repealed to give the same un- cruise industry back to America's shores. Sup- son Diversion Unit, another Bureau of Rec- limited tax deductions for business conven- port the All American Cruise Act of 1999. lamation Project. The pipeline provides a high tions held at shore-side hotels; and a 20 per- AMERICAN SHIPBUILDING ASSOCIATION quality and more reliable water supply than cent tax credit will be granted to U.S. compa- November 9, 1999. the city's previous supply from Lake Patterson. nies which operate ships using environ- Hon. DUNCAN HUNTER, To date, the city has repaid more than $1.2 mentally clean burning engines manufactured Rayburn House Office Building, Washington, in the United States. DC. million for the bascule gates despite the fact DEAR CONGRESSMAN HUNTER: On behalf of that they no longer provide any significant While some of these tax provisions may at the shipbuilding industry, the American benefit to the city. first glance seem costly to the U.S. Treasury, Shipbuilding Association (ASA) would like In addition to allowing a lump sum payment, it should be noted that, since cruise chips are to express to you its strong support of your the bill also requires the city of Dickinson to not presently built domestically nor operated legislation, entitled the ‘‘All American pay annual operation and maintenance costs as U.S. companies, current tax revenues will Cruise Act of 1999’’. This bill will provide for the bascule gates, up to a maximum of not be impacted. In fact, when this bill is American shipbuilders, owners, and crews $15,000. Annual O&M costs to date have passed, hundreds of thousands of high tech- with tax parity with foreign builders and nology and high skill manufacturing jobs will owners of cruise ships that operate almost averaged about $9,000 over the past 10 exclusively from U.S. ports and derive over years. Any annual O&M costs beyond $15,000 be created. Although my bill has not yet been 90 percent of their income from U.S. citizens. would be the responsibility of the federal gov- scored by the Joint Tax Committee or the As you have recognized, American ship- ernment. Finally, the bill permits the Secretary Congressional Budget Office, I am confident builders, ship owners, and crews have been of the Interior to enter into appropriate water that it will actually contribute to the U.S. placed at a severe competitive disadvantage service contracts with the city for any bene- Treasury as well as to the U.S. manufacturing in the American cruise ship market because ficial use of the water in Patterson Lake. base. of the U.S. tax code that rewards companies that build and register their ships in foreign Mr. Speaker, I believe that the legislation In addition, the All American Cruise Act has national security implications. At this time countries while penalizing American compa- represents a fair and appropriate resolution for nies who wish to build and register their the federal government and the city of Dickin- there are only six private-sector shipyards in ships in the United States. For example, the son to this longstanding issue. the United States. These shipyards are lo- 120 cruise ships that serve the North Amer- f cated in California, Connecticut and Rhode Is- ican market depart U.S. ports with vacation land, Louisiana, Maine, Mississippi, and Vir- tours bought by U.S. citizens. These ships, THE ALL AMERICAN CRUISE ACT ginia. Taking legislative action to ensure a ro- however, are built in foreign countries where OF 1999 bust domestic ship building industry will en- governments provide tax credits and other sure that U.S. taxpayers have access to com- assistance that equates to as much as a 50 petitive prices, technology, and a ready supply percent reduction in the price of these ships. HON. DUNCAN HUNTER The ships in turn are operated by companies OF CALIFORNIA of ships and labor in time of conflict. A recent that register them in foreign countries to IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Congressional Research Service Report (RL avoid U.S. corporate income tax. By building 30251) stated, ``. . . competition in defense Tuesday, November 16, 1999 and operating these ships foreign, these com- acquisition can generate benefits for the gov- panies avoid America’s high environmental, Mr. HUNTER. Mr. Speaker, today I am in- ernment and taxpayers by restraining acquisi- labor, and safety standards in the construc- troducing a bill critical to the future of our do- tion costs, improving product quality, encour- tion and operation of their ships, and jeop- mestic shipbuilding industry. This bill, aptly aging adherence to scheduled delivery dates, ardize the lives of American tourists. Some in Congress would propose that the named the ``All American Cruise Act of 1999,'' and promoting innovation.'' Further, ``achieving takes steps that are long overdue to promote United States just surrender the U.S. cruise effective competition in Navy ship construction ship market to these foreign entities by re- the construction of cruise ships by U.S. ship- has become more difficult in recent years due pealing the American Passenger Vessel Serv- builders. My bill is a prime example of a to the relatively low rate of Navy ship procure- ices Act, which requires ships carrying pas- ``Made in the USA'' initiative. ment . . .'' It is in our best interest as a nation sengers between two U.S. ports to be U.S.- The United States is the largest cruise ship to do all we can to ensure that there is a via- built, owned, and crewed. Our industry be- market in the world. In 1998, 120 foreign-built, ble and productive United States shipbuilding lieves there is a better way—your way— foreign-registered cruise ships serviced the industry that will meet our national security, which would create an All American indus- try built by Americans for Americans. Your American market, which consists of nearly cargo and recreational needs long into the fu- seven million passengers annually. Experts legislation would retain U.S. high safety ture. standards in the construction and operation anticipate that by 2003 there will be 10 million The All American Cruise Act will also stimu- of cruise ships, while providing American passengers and 160 foreign-built and operated late revenue for our nation's ports. With U.S. builders and owners tax parity with foreign ships servicing North America. American ship- built and operated cruise ships in operation, builders and owners of cruise ships that oper- building firms have been placed at a decisive American cruise lines will be able to dock at ate from U.S. shores. disadvantage in the global shipbuilding market more than one U.S. port per trip. This will ulti- Your bill would create hundreds of thou- due to U.S. tax laws and European subsidy mately benefit both passengers and local sands of high technology, high skilled manu- policies. European builders of cruise ships re- ports. facturing and seagoing jobs for Americans; strengthen the American defense ship- ceive numerous tax incentives and other as- It is also important to emphasize that ships building industrial base; and ignite a power- sistance from their governments to reduce the built in the United States and operated by ful engine that would propel all segments of price of their ships. Foreign cruise companies Americans adhere to the highest construction, the U.S. economy toward strong growth and operating from U.S. ports pay no U.S. income labor, and environmental standards, unlike prosperity into the 21st Century. Further- tax, an immediate price advantage for the for- ships that are neither built nor operated to more, American tourists would be assured

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that they would be vacationing on the safest AMERICAN MARITIME OFFICERS, A INTERNATIONAL BROTHERHOOD OF constructed and operated ships in the world. NATIONAL UNION CELEBRATING 50 BOILERMAKERS, IRON SHIP BUILD- YEARS, ERS, BLACKSMITHS, FORGERS & The American Shipbuilding Association Washington, DC, November 9, 1999. HELPERS, commends you for your legislation and urges Hon. DUNCAN HUNTER, November 8, 1999. your colleagues to support the All American U.S. House of Representatives, Washington, DC. HON. DUNCAN HUNTER, Cruise Act of 1999. U.S. House of Representatives, Washington, DC. Sincerely, DEAR CONGRESSMAN HUNTER: We under- stand that you are considering introducing DEAR CONGRESSMAN HUNTER: We under- CYNTHIA L. BROWN, stand that you are considering introducing President. legislation to address the inequities facing the creation of a domestic U.S. flag, U.S. legislation to address the inequities facing the creation of a domestic U.S. flag, U.S. AMERICAN MARITIME built cruise industry. On behalf of the Amer- built cruise industry. We have reviewed the OFFICERS SERVICE, ican Maritime Officers, the largest seagoing draft bill and on behalf of the International Washington, DC, November 9, 1999. officer’s union in the United States, we want Brotherhood of Boilermakers, Iron Ship Hon. DUNCAN HUNTER, to take this opportunity to commend you for Builders, Blacksmiths, Forgers, and Helpers, U.S. House of Representatives, Washington, DC. your efforts. This proposed legislation is we would like to express our strong support critical if Americans are to reenter a market DEAR CONGRESSMAN HUNTER: We under- for your effort. currently being dominated by foreign built stand that you are considering introducing As you know the United States is the larg- and foreign-crewed ships. legislation to address the inequities facing est cruise ship market in the world and rep- the creation of a domestic U.S.-flag, U.S.- The United States is the largest cruise ship resents one of the largest growth markets. built cruise industry. We have reviewed the market in the world and represents one of Yet all of the large oceangoing cruise ships draft bill and on behalf of the American Mar- the largest growth markets. All of the large serving the American market are built and itime Officers Service, we would like to ex- oceangoing cruise ships serving the Amer- operated by foreign companies to avoid U.S. press our strong support for your effort. ican market are built and operated by for- tax law. This is a huge market—120 foreign- eign companies to avoid U.S. tax law. This built cruise ships serve the American market As you know, the United States is the larg- anomaly has created a market barrier to today. The number is expected to grow to 160 est cruise ship market in the world and rep- U.S. companies which pay U.S. taxes. by 2003. Unless U.S. tax laws are amended to resents one of the largest growth markets. Tax parity must be provided if U.S. compa- allow the entry of American companies into Yet all of the large oceangoing cruise ships nies are to have an opportunity to develop this market, these ships will continue to be serving the American market are built and an American cruise industry. Your legisla- built by European shipyards and be owned operated by foreign companies to avoid U.S. tion will provide tax parity in a number of and operated by foreign companies. Your leg- islation will provide American companies tax laws. This anomaly has created a market very critical ways including tax credits to the needed tax parity with their foreign com- barrier to U.S. companies are to have an op- U.S. builders of cruise ships over 20,000 tons, petitors and create hundreds of thousands of portunity to develop an American cruise in- accelerated depreciation for ships build in highly skilled manufacturing jobs in the U.S. shipyards, elimination of the current dustry to serve our market. Your legislation United States. It is a given that European $2,500 limit for the cost of conventions on will provide American companies tax parity builders of cruise ships receive numerous tax cruise ships, and exemption from U.S. cor- with their foreign competitors and create incentives and other assistance from their porate income tax for U.S. cruise operators. hundreds of thousands of high technology governments to reduce the price of their Changes such as these are critical if Ameri- jobs, highly skilled manufacturing and sea- cruise ships. It is only fair that our ship- cans are to enter a market now dominated going jobs. In addition, your legislation will yards and our skilled workers be given the by foreign companies that pay no taxes. increase port revenues in the United States. same breaks as those provided to our com- Again we wish to commend you for your ef- petitors. Again, we wish to commend you for your forts and urge you to introduce the ‘‘All- Again we wish to commend you for your ef- efforts and urge you to introduce the ‘‘All- American Cruise Act of 1999’’ at the earliest forts and urge you to introduce the ‘‘All- American Cruise Act of 1999’’ at the earliest possible date. Please do not hesitate to call American Cruise Act of 1999’’ at the earliest possible date. Please do not hesitate to call me if I can be of any assistance in gaining possible date. Please do not hesitate to call me if I can be of any assistance in gaining the support for your effort. me if I can be of any assistance in gaining support for your efforts. CHARLES T. CRANGLE, the support for your effort. Sincerely, Executive Director, Sincerely, GORDON W. SPENCER, Congressional and Legislative Affairs ANDE M. ABBOTT, Legislative Director. American Maritime Officers. Assistant to the International President.

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