May 15, 2001 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H2155 school seniors regardless of whether isting 3809 regulations that affect the vision, I have sent the enclosed notice they played ball or not. This problem mining industry. That study, author- to the Federal Register for publication, has been worked out, however, by al- ized by Congress, concluded that the stating that the emergency declared lowing the Rangers to wear a different existing laws were effective in pro- with respect to Burma is to continue in color beret to distinguish their unique tecting the environment. Yet the Clin- effect beyond May 20, 2001. The most contribution. ton administration last year promul- recent notice continuing this emer- Even though I believe the Army is gated new 3809 regulations in spite of gency was published in the Federal Reg- spending too much money on berets, the National Academy’s findings and in ister on May 19, 2000. $30 million and climbing, and even direct violation of Federal law. As long as the Government of Burma though I have problems with where continues is policies of committing b 1415 they are made, particularly in China, large-scale repression of the demo- although that contract has been can- In fiscal year 2000, the Interior appro- cratic opposition in Burma, this situa- celed, I believe Congress does not have priations bill clearly prohibited the tion continues to pose an unusual and the time or the charter to meddle with promulgation of any new 3809 rules ex- extraordinary threat to the national what the Army does or does not wear. cept those ‘‘which are not inconsistent security and foreign policy of the If we can trust the chief of staff of the with the National Academy of Science United States. For this reason, I have Army to command our young Ameri- studies.’’ determined that it is necessary to cans in wartime, certainly we can trust Thankfully, President Bush realized maintain in force these emergency au- him to determine what kind of uniform the error of President Clinton’s ways, thorities beyond May 20, 2001. they will wear. and now we have only to roll back the GEORGE W. BUSH. f unnecessary and unlawful 3809 regula- THE WHITE HOUSE, May 15, 2001. tions proposed by the previous admin- f CONGRATULATING DENISE istration, which do not protect the en- QUINONES AND TITO TRINIDAD vironment or the American people. ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER ´ PRO TEMPORE (Mr. ACEVEDO-VILA asked and was f given permission to address the House The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- for 1 minute.) PERIODIC REPORT ON NATIONAL ant to clause 8 of rule XX, the Chair Mr. ACEVEDO-VILA´ . Mr. Speaker, I EMERGENCY WITH RESPECT TO announces that he will postpone fur- would like to congratulate two Puerto BURMA—MESSAGE FROM THE ther proceedings today on each motion Ricans that in the past weekend made PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED to suspend the rules on which a re- all of us very proud. I am talking about STATES (H. DOC. NO. 107–70) corded vote or the yeas and nays are Denise Quinones, who won the Miss The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. GIB- ordered or on which the vote is ob- Universe contest held in Puerto Rico BONS) laid before the House the fol- jected to under clause 6 of rule XX. last Friday, and Felix ‘‘Tito’’ Trinidad lowing message from the President of Such record votes, if postponed, will who on Saturday added the middle- the United States; which was read and, be taken after debate has been con- weight championship to his already together with the accompanying pa- cluded on all motions to suspend the amazing resume. pers, without objection, referred to the rules, but not before 6 p.m. today. Denise and Tito, as we call him down Committee on International Relations f there, make us proud because they rep- and ordered to be printed: EXPEDITING CONSTRUCTION OF resent some of the best qualities of the To the Congress of the United States: WORLD WAR II MEMORIAL IN Puerto Rican people. Denise is much As required by section 401(c) of the DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA more than a beautiful face. She is ex- National Emergencies Act, 50 U.S.C. tremely bright, well educated, fully bi- Mr. STUMP. Mr. Speaker, I move to 1641(c), and section 204(c) of the Inter- suspend the rules and pass the bill lingual and ready to meet the chal- national Emergency Economic Powers lenges of the future. Denise is a true (H.R. 1696) to expedite the construction Act (IEEPA), 50 U.S.C. 1703(c), I trans- of the World War II memorial in the role model for our youth. mit herewith a 6-month periodic report We also celebrate the triumph of our District of Columbia. on the national emergency with re- champion Felix ‘‘Tito’’ Trinidad who is The Clerk read as follows: spect to Burma that was declared in the best pound-for-pound boxer in the H.R. 1696 Executive Order 13047 of May 20, 1997. world. Tito embodies the talent and Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- GEORGE W. BUSH. discipline of Puerto Rican youth. His resentatives of the United States of America in THE WHITE HOUSE, May 15, 2001. Congress assembled, unbreakable will in the ring reflects f SECTION 1. EXPEDITED COMMENCEMENT BY the strength of the Puerto Rican peo- AMERICAN BATTLE MONUMENTS ple. CONTINUATION OF EMERGENCY COMMISSION OF CONSTRUCTION OF Today, Puerto Rico celebrates two WITH RESPECT TO BURMA—MES- WORLD WAR II MEMORIAL. real stars. Denise and Tito remind us SAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT OF Section 2113 of title 36, United States Code, that we can accomplish anything THE UNITED STATES (H. DOC. as added by section 601(a) of the Veterans Millennium Health Care and Benefits Act through dedication and perseverance. NO. 107–71) (Public Law 106–117; 113 Stat. 1576), is amend- Felicidades a ambos. (Congratulations The SPEAKER pro tempore laid be- ed by adding at the end the following new to both of you.) fore the House the following message subsection: f from the President of the United ‘‘(i) CONGRESSIONAL DIRECTION TO COM- MENCE CONSTRUCTION.—(1) The requirements SUSPENSION OF UNLAWFUL AND States; which was read and, together of the National Environmental Policy Act of UNNECESSARY REGULATIONS with the accompanying papers, without 1969 (42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq.), the Commemora- objection, referred to the Committee (Mr. GIBBONS asked and was given tive Works Act (40 U.S.C. 1001 et seq.), and on International Relations and ordered permission to address the House for 1 all other laws pertaining to the siting and to be printed: design for the World War II memorial having minute and to revise and extend his re- been met, the Commission shall expedi- marks.) To the Congress of the United States: tiously proceed with the construction of the Mr. GIBBONS. Mr. Speaker, indus- Section 202(d) of the National Emer- World War II memorial at the dedicated tries around this Nation continually gencies Act (50 U.S.C. 1622(d)) provides Rainbow Pool site in the District of Colum- are burdened by unfair and unneces- for the automatic termination of a na- bia. sary regulations. However, last year tional emergency unless, prior to the ‘‘(2) The construction of the World War II the mining industry faced an addi- anniversary date of its declaration, the memorial authorized by paragraph (1) shall tional and unnecessary burden, an un- President publishes in the Federal Reg- be consistent with— ‘‘(A) the final architectural submission lawful regulation. ister and transmits to the Congress a made to the Commission of Fine Arts and Previously, Congress called for the notice stating that the emergency is to the National Capital Planning Commission National Academy of Sciences to study continue in effect beyond the anniver- on June 30, 2000, as supplemented on Novem- and assess the effectiveness of the ex- sary date. In accordance with this pro- ber 2, 2000; and

VerDate 15-MAY-2001 02:19 May 16, 2001 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00007 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K15MY7.009 pfrm04 PsN: H15PT1 H2156 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE May 15, 2001 ‘‘(B) such reasonable construction permit authorized, Mr. Speaker. Millions of who served in the Armed Forces during requirements as may be required by the Sec- World War II veterans have gone to World War II, as well as the millions of retary of the Interior, acting through the their eternal rest. According to VA sta- other Americans who contributed in National Park Service. ‘‘(3) The decision to construct the World tistics, 3 million World War II veterans countless ways to the war effort. War II memorial at the dedicated Rainbow have died since this memorial was au- Mr. Speaker, the time to construct Pool site, decisions implementing this sub- thorized in 1993. this memorial is now. More than 50 section, and decisions regarding the design Once begun, construction of the me- years after the end of World War II, for the World War II memorial are final and morial will take approximately 30 there does not exist in our Nation’s conclusive and shall not be subject to admin- months. In that time, nearly 1 million Capital a fitting memorial to the serv- istrative or judicial review.’’. additional World War II veterans will ice and sacrifices of millions of Ameri- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- pass away. Each day of delay tragically cans who preserved democracy and de- ant to the rule, the gentleman from Ar- adds 1,100 more. And still construction feated totalitarianism during World izona (Mr. STUMP) and the gentleman has not begun. War II. The time to construct this me- from Illinois (Mr. EVANS) each will con- Why? Because a small group of oppo- morial is now. trol 20 minutes. nents are desperately using litigation Mr. Speaker, in a longer statement I The Chair recognizes the gentleman to challenge prior decisions and delay will submitting for the record at the from Arizona (Mr. STUMP). construction so they can drag the me- end of my statement, I review the his- GENERAL LEAVE morial back through a mind-numbing tory of the World War II memorial. The Mr. STUMP. Mr. Speaker, I ask bureaucracy. The opponents are not memorial has been the subject of re- unanimous consent that all Members satisfied by more than 20 public meet- peated reviews, hearings, public exami- may have 5 legislative days within ings over the past 6 years resulting in nations and official actions. It is time which to revise and extend their re- endorsements and approval of all agen- to build this memorial now. marks and include extraneous material cies required by law. They wanted to Mr. Speaker, the national World War on H.R. 1696. go back to square one. II memorial will be located between The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there This is truly bureaucracy at its the Washington Monument and the objection to the request of the gen- worst. It has literally taken twice as Lincoln Memorial. Some critics of the tleman from Arizona? long to go from Congressional approval memorial argue the memorial would There was no objection. to construction of a World War II me- ‘‘clutter up an already crowded site.’’ A Mr. STUMP. Mr. Speaker, I yield my- morial than it did to fight and win prominent memorial to honor those self such time as I may consume. World War II in the first place. who served and sacrificed, this memo- (Mr. STUMP asked and was given Once again, it is up to Congress to rial is not ‘‘clutter.’’ The time to build permission to revise and extend his re- get the job done and save the memorial this memorial is now. marks.) from what an article in the Washington I expect there will always be some Mr. STUMP. Mr. Speaker, 8 years ago Post called ‘‘A bureaucratic form of opposition to this memorial by its this month, the original authorization double jeopardy.’’ scope, its location and design or by for a memorial on the Mall honoring A New York Times article recently some individual group. Ironically, the the World War II veterans was signed quoted the Chairman of the National right to oppose this amendment was into law, and still construction has not Capital Planning Commission as favor- defeated and preserved by those who yet begun. H.R. 1696 will be the sixth ing Congressional action to ‘‘clarify fought for and defended this country in bipartisan piece of legislation Congress the issue and moot the question by World War II. has sent to the White House for ap- saying the Commission’s actions were Mr. Speaker, let us expedite the con- proval, attempting to move the process in fact valid.’’ struction of the World War II Memo- along. H.R. 1696 does exactly that. It states rial, and construct it now. Over the past 6 years, 22 public hear- that the memorial has met all legal re- Mr. Speaker, John Ruskin once said ‘‘our ings have been held on the site and de- quirements and that construction duty is to preserve what the past has said for sign of the memorial in compliance should begin expeditiously. This legis- itself, and to say for ourselves what shall be with the Commemorative Works Act. lation has the support of virtually true for the future.’’ This statement is an ap- The memorial site and design have re- every service organization in the coun- propriate guide for our deliberations today as ceived the endorsements of the Historic try, and I strongly urge my colleagues we consider H.R. 1696, a bill that will expedite Preservation Officer of the District of to vote for the bill. the construction of the National World War II Columbia and four endorsements from Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of Memorial in the District of Columbia. the D.C. Historic Preservation Review my time. In 1993, Congress passed legislation au- Board. The Commission of Fine Arts Mr. EVANS. Mr. Speaker, I yield my- thorizing the creation of a National World War and the National Capitol Planning self such time as I may consume. II Memorial in Washington, DC. President Clin- Commission has each rendered ap- Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to be join- ton signed the legislation into law on May 25, proval for the memorial five times. ing with the Chairman of the Com- 1993. The memorial is intended to honor all This site was approved by both the Sec- mittee on Armed Services and the who served in the United States Armed retary of the Interior and the Presi- former chairman of the Committee on Forces during World War II. It is also intended dent. And still construction has not Veterans’ Affairs, my good friend, the to honor the entire nation’s contribution to the begun. gentleman from Arizona (Mr. STUMP). I war effort. The future National World War II Two other very important things am glad to have him back working on Memorial will be an integral part of the Wash- have also been happening since Con- veterans’ issues, if just for one day. ington, DC landscape. The memorial will not gress first authorized this memorial. This measure, H.R. 1696, will expedite only appropriately honor and pay tribute to Through the leadership and hard work the construction of the new national those who sacrificed so much, but will educate of former Senator Bob Dole and Acad- World War II memorial in the District future generations to some of the costs of emy Award winning actor Tom Hanks, of Columbia. I commend my friend freedom. the memorial fund has now raised over from Arizona for his leadership on this Mr. Speaker, 14 years after Congress au- $170 million. There are no taxpayer issue and am honored to manage this thorized the construction of this memorial, and funds involved in this memorial. Fi- measure with him. The gentleman from six years from the first of 22 public hearings nancial support has come in from half Arizona (Mr. STUMP) is one of the he- on its site and design, the memorial’s con- a million Americans, hundreds of cor- roes of World War II. Mr. Speaker, to struction remains delayed by a lawsuit filed by porations and foundations, dozens of the gentleman from Arizona (Mr. a small opposition group and a procedural civic, fraternal and professional orga- STUMP) and the other members of his issue involving the National Capital Planning nizations, 48 state legislatures, over generation, we all say thank you for Commission (NCPC), one of the agencies re- 1,000 schools, and numerous veterans your service and sacrifice; it is time to quired by law to approve the memorial. groups representing millions of vet- build a memorial to honor your ac- NCPC decisions of the past two years, in- erans. tions. cluding its approval of the National World War Unfortunately, something else has Mr. Speaker, a national World War II II Memorial, have been placed in question be- been happening since the memorial was memorial will honor all Americans cause the former NCPC chairman continued to

VerDate 15-MAY-2001 02:19 May 16, 2001 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00008 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A15MY7.007 pfrm04 PsN: H15PT1 May 15, 2001 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H2157 serve on the commission after the expiration protected the ideals on which America was Monument and the Lincoln Memorial of his term. The legislation that established the founded. In this spirit, I strongly urge my col- left unobstructed lost that battle sev- commission permitted the chairman to serve leagues to support H.R. 1696. The time is eral years ago. This bill responds to until replaced, but when the law was amended overdue to begin construction on this mean- press reports that left the impression this language was inadvertently omitted. The ingful tribute and symbolic monument that will that the National Capital Planning NCPC has scheduled yet another public hear- immortalize the defining moment of our history Commission, the NCPC, would recon- ing on the memorial for June 14, 2001. Mean- forever. sider the entire World War II memorial while, court action on the lawsuit is on hold Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of project. pending resolution of this issue, which may my time. Both the NCPC and recent press re- take several more months to conclude. Mr. STUMP. Mr. Speaker, I yield 2 ports have corrected this erroneous no- Mr. Speaker, more than 16 million Ameri- minutes to the gentleman from Utah tion. The matter is before the NCPC cans served in uniform during World War II. (Mr. HANSEN), the chairman of our again only because the Justice Depart- More than 400,000 gave their lives, over Committee on Resources. ment spotted a legal flaw that a hold- 670,000 were wounded, and millions more (Mr. HANSEN asked and was given over member had called the vote into supported the war effort on the front here at permission to revise and extend his re- question. That would have imperiled home. Of the 16 million who served, only five marks.) the memorial. Mr. HANSEN. Mr. Speaker, I rise million remain alive today. World War II vet- This bill is not only unnecessary, it today to support this bill, which will throws out the baby with the bath erans, who saved democracy and served he- expedite the construction of the na- water that has already been elimi- roically, today are battling the diseases and tional World War II memorial at the nated. The only overreaching left now disabilities of older age. Today, our World War Rainbow Pool site on the Mall. I com- is in this bill. It would leave a huge II veterans are dying at a rate of 1,100 per mend the gentleman from Arizona memorial to rise on the Mall, without day. With more than 400,000 veterans dying (Chairman STUMP) for the action he any Federal law or agency with the each year, every delay in memorial construc- has taken on this. power or the expertise to assure that tion ensures that hundreds of thousands of It has been nearly 60 years since the the memorial builders meet their com- World War II veterans will never witness the people of our great Nation were called mitments and that the many problems completion of this memorial. H.R. 1696 will ex- upon to defend democracy from the that have been identified are caught pedite construction of the memorial and make tyranny threatening to engulf the and avoided. it possible for many of our World War II vet- world. The best of America’s sons and Here are some of them: Assuring that erans to be able to see the memorial with their daughters heeded the call, and with the contaminated groundwater would be own eyes. Nation united behind them, they pumped out continually and treated be- H.R. 1696 would declare that the National changed the course of history. Now as fore continuing into the Potomac River World War II Memorial complies with the re- America’s greatest generation is in and Chesapeake Bay inasmuch as the quirements of the National Environmental Pol- their twilight years, it is time to erect memorial is to be built below the icy Act of 1969, the Commemorative Works a fitting memorial to them on Amer- groundwater table; Act, and any other governing laws pertaining ica’s Mall as a testament to their sac- Protecting the structural integrity of to the memorial’s site and design. H.R. 1696 rifices and their triumphant victory. the Washington Monument’s wooden would direct expedited construction of the me- The American Battle Monuments foundations as groundwater in its sub- morial, consistent with reasonable construction Commission has met the requirements soil is pumped out; permit requirements of the Secretary of Inte- of the National Environmental Policy Replacing the groundwater upon rior and the National Park Service. In addition, Act, the Commemorative Works Acts, which the old growth trees that beau- H.R. 1696 would mandate that the decision to and all other laws dealing with the site tify the Mall depend; construct the memorial at the Rainbow Pool and design of this memorial, yet the Assuring that helicopters have a site and decisions regarding the design of the memorial remains mired in adminis- place to land without putting heli- memorial are final and conclusive and shall trative procedure, which continues to copter pads on the memorial, a Na- not be subject to administrative or judicial re- delay the construction. tional Park Service proposal which was view. It is time to set aside the bureau- recently stopped by the NCPC; The Commemorative Works Act of 1986 cratic obstacles and do what is right. Accommodating tour buses off the governs the process of establishing memorials We owe nothing less to those who gave Mall area; in Washington, DC. The Act gives the author- so much for their country and the Assuring that the vital 17th Street ity for final site and design approval to the world. artery of the District used by Virginia Commission of Fine Arts, the NCPC, and the Mr. EVANS. Mr. Speaker, I am and Maryland commuters and tourists Secretary of the Interior. In total, eight sites pleased to yield 5 minutes to the gen- alike near the Tidal Basin is not closed were considered for the memorial. The final tlewoman from the District of Colum- to traffic; Rainbow Pool selection was the consensus bia (Ms. NORTON). Ensuring oversight of the nighttime choice as the only site commensurate with the Ms. NORTON. Mr. Speaker, I thank lighting plan still to be developed; significance of World War II in American and the gentleman for yielding me time. Ensuring oversight of the sculptural World history. Mr. Speaker, every Member of this elements of the memorial and any in- Since 1995, the memorial site and design body is anxious to see a memorial to scriptions on the walls; have been the subject of 22 public meetings the women and men who secured our Ensuring compliance with what has that resulted in the endorsement of hundreds freedom with their personal sacrifices already been approved. This bill, which had no hearing and is of Members of Congress, an endorsement and their lives. We can assure a memo- informed by no meetings with relevant from the State Historic Preservation Officer of rial on the present timetable or sooner agency personnel promises serious un- the District of Columbia, four endorsements without passing this radically destruc- intended and counterproductive con- from the District of Columbia’s Historic Preser- tive bill that will do irrevocable harm sequences that could be both embar- vation Review Board, five approvals from the to the World War II memorial itself by rassing and disastrous for the memo- CFA, and five approvals from the NCPC. eliminating indispensable oversight for rial. In other words, the National World War II the largest and most significant memo- In the past, the Congress has always Memorial is the product of an open and demo- rial on the Mall since the Lincoln Me- avoided the precedent this bill would cratic process, in full compliance with all appli- morial was constructed almost 80 years set; using our power to tamper with the cable laws. The site and design were debated ago. detailed oversight necessary to assure in the media and in 22 public meetings since We can keep a memorial on schedule the integrity of the Federal presence. 1995. No party has been denied the right to without destroying the Commemora- Vote no. The NCPC has already got- be heard, and critics have had full opportunity tive Works Act, signed by Ronald ten the message. to state their positions. Reagan 16 years ago specifically to as- On May 28th of this year, many of us will at- sure oversight of all construction on b 1430 tend Memorial Day observances. We will with the Mall. Mr. STUMP. Mr. Speaker, I yield 2 humility and thanks, pay sincere respect to Those of us who wanted the extraor- minutes to the gentleman from New those whose sacrifices and dedications have dinary vista between the Washington York (Mr. HOUGHTON).

VerDate 15-MAY-2001 02:19 May 16, 2001 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00009 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A15MY7.008 pfrm04 PsN: H15PT1 H2158 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE May 15, 2001 Mr. HOUGHTON. Mr. Speaker, I first tion. Young people, the children, Critics claim that the memorial want to thank the gentleman from Ari- grandchildren, and great grandchildren would desecrate grounds made sacred zona (Mr. STUMP), who has been a real who have been given the freedom we by the civil rights movement and leader in this effort; and I appreciate have today are contributing across this would greatly impede and prevent fu- what he has done. country. We owe them and their prede- ture public gatherings and marches in I just want to say a couple of things. cessors the kind of thanks that a grate- the vicinity of Washington and Lin- I cannot get into the architectural or ful Nation expresses. Unfortunately, coln. That is not true. the engineering problems here. I re- this project has been snarled in a new Critics claim that the memorial will member in 1939, I am old enough to re- round of political tussling and legal block the mall’s open space between member that, that they had the same wrangling inside this beltway. the Washington Monument and the arguments as far as the Jefferson Me- I do not question the motives of the Lincoln Memorial, inhibiting pedes- morial. It would be ruining the tidal memorial’s opponents, but it is time to trians from walking through this part basin and everything like that. I do not move forward. There have been 22 pub- of the mall. That is not true. The de- believe that for a minute, and it has lic hearings by organizations like the sign allows open flow of visitors be- not proved to be so. National Capital Planning Commis- tween the Washington Monument and I enlisted in the United States Ma- sion, the Fine Arts Commission ap- the Lincoln Memorial. rine Corps in May of 1944. I was proud proving the construction of this memo- Critics claim that the memorial of that. There are an awful lot of us rial. The money has been raised and it would destroy the historic Rainbow who are still around, a dwindling num- is on deposit. All the respective legisla- Pool. That is not true. The Rainbow ber, who want to see something. We tion has been passed. Both Chambers of Pool will be lowered and rebuilt in its have the Vietnam Memorial, we have this Congress have said yes, yes, yes. historic configuration. The pool’s wa- the Korean Memorial, but we do not a Over 8 years, we have said yes. The terworks, which have not functioned World War II memorial. ground has been dedicated. It is time to for decades, will be restored to their Frankly, there are hundreds of thou- move forward with construction of the original splendor. The Rainbow Pool sands of people who believe this and World War II memorial at the Rainbow will earn greater historic significance who have contributed: fraternal organi- Pool site. I say that not just as a Mem- as the centerpiece of the only memo- zations, foundations, corporations. I ber of Congress, but as a city planner rial to a 20th century event commemo- have a VFW post, number 524, in my that helped take a look at the site, rated on the main axis of the mall. Critics claim that the design echoes little town of Corning, which is about that has worked with the architects to the Nazi Fascist architectural lan- 12,500 people, which has raised more make sure that the design was appro- guage of triumph and public spectacle. money than any other small VFW post priate, blocking no views; and all pub- in the whole country. They really be- That is not true. lic input has made this a better design Critics claim that the World War II lieve in this. There are people out than we began with originally. memorial is being built on ground that there, not intellectualizing about this, Of the 16 million veterans who served is part of the Lincoln Memorial, and but who have a piece of their skin in during World War II, approximately 5 that is not true. this issue. They want to have some- million still survive. Every day, ap- I say to my colleagues, there are mil- thing done. I would like to have some- proximately 1,100 World War II vet- lions of reasons why this should be thing done, and I would like to have erans pass away, never to see the me- done, but every day there are fewer and something done before I die. morial in Washington that will stand fewer of us around that really can de- Mr. EVANS. Mr. Speaker, I yield 5 as testimony to what they did for us, liver the purpose that these people died minutes to the gentlewoman from Ohio with the heroism and the self-sacrifice for. I would like to say we have waited (Ms. KAPTUR). that have given us a new generation of long enough. It is time that we pass Ms. KAPTUR. I thank the gentleman children of freedom. this bill. Let us vote for it. for yielding me this time. It is time, Mr. Speaker, to move for- Mr. EVANS. Mr. Speaker, I yield 5 Mr. Speaker, I rise in strong support ward with construction of the World minutes to the gentleman from Guam of the Stump legislation to construct War II memorial. The time for delay is (Mr. UNDERWOOD). the World War II memorial exactly over. We not only honor our World War Mr. UNDERWOOD. Mr. Speaker, I where it should be, as a memorial to II veterans during this Armed Services thank the gentleman for yielding me the victory of liberty over tyranny in Week in doing so, but we also say, we this time. the 20th century, between the Wash- understand the cause for which they I, first of all, want to rise in strong ington Monument and the Lincoln Me- fought and it deserves recognition on support of H.R. 1696, which would expe- morial, exactly where it should be the central part of our mall, comple- dite the construction of the World War placed, so that freedom from the 18th, menting what we have done for the II memorial in Washington, D.C. I cer- the 19th, and 20th centuries will be 18th century, the 19th century, and fi- tainly want to thank the gentleman celebrated along our avenue of democ- nally, the 20th century. from Arizona (Mr. STUMP), for his lead- racy. It has now taken longer to ap- Support the Stump bill, H.R. 1696. ership in bringing this very important prove this memorial, three times Mr. STUMP. Mr. Speaker, I yield 2 resolution to the floor today. I would longer, actually, than it did to fight minutes to the gentleman from North also like to recognize the other World the war. Carolina (Mr. BALLENGER). War II veterans who are still in the It is time for America to say ‘‘thank Mr. BALLENGER. Mr. Speaker, I House of Representatives, including you’’ to our greatest generation, and to thank the gentleman for yielding me the gentleman from Arizona (Mr. make it more than words. The public this time. STUMP), who did spend some time in has a new-found fascination with the I would like to say that myself and Guam during World War II, and espe- World War II generation, thanks to the other two Members that have spo- cially the gentleman from New York Tom Brokaw’s book, movies such as ken on this side of the aisle all joined (Mr. GILMAN), who also spent a signifi- ‘‘Saving Private Ryan,’’ and other World War II when we were 17 years cant amount of time in Guam during commemorations of our Nation’s finest old. My wife and I have read on a daily World War II. hour. basis the number of World War II vet- The generation of Americans that Outside the beltway, more than half erans that are dying at the rate of 1,000 fought and sacrificed during World War a million Americans have responded to a day; and those that do not believe II deserve proper meaningful, and im- a national fund-raising appeal by con- that, just look at the obituary columns mediate recognition. A national monu- tributing more than $150 million to the in the newspaper. ment should memorialize the spirit and World War II Memorial project. In fact, Let me cite some of the reasons peo- the sacrifice and the unit of the Amer- just this past week, in my district, I re- ple give for not building this wonderful ican people in what was a chaotic and turned to accept a check from school- building. Critics claim that the memo- challenging time in world history; and children, 7th and 8th graders at An- rial was approved behind closed doors after several years of planning, organi- thony Wayne, Jr. School for $2,154 to by a small group of individuals without zation, massive public input, and cre- contribute to the memorial’s construc- regard to the law. That is not true. ative efforts by various groups, this

VerDate 15-MAY-2001 02:19 May 16, 2001 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00010 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K15MY7.016 pfrm04 PsN: H15PT1 May 15, 2001 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H2159 resolution seeks to make this monu- rines on July 21, 1944, which commemo- pending lawsuit and a minor proce- ment a reality. rates and celebrates the arrival of their dural issue. Time is against us, as has been al- fellow Americans to free the island The problem, Mr. Speaker, is that ready pointed out, as the veterans of from the hands of the Japanese and, these petty delays will deprive hun- World War II are dying at a rate that more importantly, to cement a very dreds of thousands of World War II vet- exceeds 1,000 every day; and if we do strong relationship which exists to this erans of the opportunity to ever review not act now, we may miss the oppor- day. or visit the memorial. Only 5 million of tunity to finally ensure proper remem- So this is a monument in which it is the 16 million veterans who served in brance for those who made the ulti- in the right place. I can think of no the Second World War remain with us, mate sacrifice for our Nation and in- better place for it to be. Because when and we lose, as it has been indicated deed preserved the Nation. It is one of one comes to the Nation’s capital, the earlier today, 1,100 World War II vet- the great monuments, when we look at whole Nation’s history should be before erans each and every day. what has happened on the mall, where us; and it would be a great testimony As a World War II veteran, I take of- we have the Washington Monument, to the World War II generation. fense at this small-minded opposition which in a sense honors the founding of Mr. STUMP. Mr. Speaker, I yield 3 who want to block construction at all this Nation; and we look at the Lincoln minutes to the gentleman from New costs. What they forget is that it was Memorial, which preserves the national York (Mr. GILMAN). the contributions of those who fought division from within. (Mr. GILMAN asked and was given in World War II that permits them to We have in this memorial testimony permission to revise and extend his re- freely voice their obstructionist views. to preserving the Nation in the face of marks.) In closing, Mr. Speaker, let me say challenges from abroad. So it is en- Mr. GILMAN. Mr. Speaker, I thank that the opposition has had ample time tirely fitting and proper that as we go the gentleman for yielding me this to speak. When subjected to a demo- through the sequence of American his- time. cratic vote, the location and design of tory, we take the time to honor those Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to rise the memorial was approved. It is now important events which this Nation ex- today in strong support of this meas- over time, long overdue to move for- perienced and in which this Nation ure, H.R. 1696, a bill expediting the con- ward with the construction of this im- thrived. struction of the national World War II portant memorial for our World War II The World War II memorial will be memorial here in our Nation’s capital, veterans. discussed mostly in the sense of what and I urge my colleagues to join in Accordingly, I urge my colleagues to happened during the battles of World lending their support to this legisla- support this measure. War II, and I hope to make my own tion. I commend the gentleman from Mr. EVANS. Mr. Speaker, I yield 3 contribution to that. But we should al- Arizona (Mr. STUMP), the distinguished minutes to the gentleman from Cali- ways be mindful as well that World chairman of our Committee on Armed fornia (Mr. FILNER). War II represented the maturation of Services, who is to be commended for Mr. FILNER. Mr. Speaker, I thank our country as a world power, which his long-term diligent efforts to bring the gentleman for yielding time to me. has continued to the present. It is more this measure to fruition. Mr. Speaker, we have all been here than simply the battles of World War This legislation states that the re- this afternoon talking about honoring II; it has really shaped and reshaped quirements of the National Environ- our World War II veterans, the greatest the destiny of not only our Nation and mental Policy Act of 1969, NEPA, the generation. We have all talked about the years subsequent to it, but indeed Commemorative Works Act, and any how long it has taken to honor these the entire world. other laws pertaining to the citing and veterans, how many have died, even in My own part in this memorial was to design of the memorial, have been fully the planning process. try to bring recognition to the people met. Mr. Speaker, there is one group of of Guam who experienced a terrible oc- veterans of World War II that has wait- cupation during World War II as the b 1445 ed 55 years to be honored. This Con- only American territory with civilians This measure allows the American gress can proceed to do so. The pre- still present who experienced occupa- Battle Monuments Commission to pro- vious speaker, the gentleman from New tion during World War II, and the ceed expeditiously with construction of York (Mr. GILMAN), and I have intro- Chamorros, who were American nation- this long overdue veterans memorial to duced legislation called the ‘‘Filipino als at the time, remained steadfastly our World War II veterans at the dedi- Veterans Equity Act.’’ loyal to the United States, and this re- cated Rainbow Pool site. In 1941, this country drafted all of the sistance to conquest only exacerbated Moreover, the measure mandates regular and irregular forces of the Phil- the brutality which they experienced. that the decision to construct this me- ippine army and guerilla units. They So for the people of Guam, this has a morial at the Rainbow Pool site and fought in World War II. They fought in very special significance as well. decisions regarding the design of the World War II. They held up the advance One of the immediate challenges that memorial are final and conclusive and of the Japanese army. They surren- we faced in trying to deal with the me- should not be subject to any further dered with our forces at Bataan, suf- morial was that there were an antici- administrative or judicial review. fered through the Bataan Death March, pated 50 pillars, each loosely reflecting Mr. Speaker, despite being author- bravely defended our last forces at Cor- each one of the 50 States. And one of ized by Congress 8 years ago and hav- regidor. They stopped the Japanese the lessons that we tried to work with ing broken ground last year, which I timetable for many, many months, al- as the memorial underwent some re- was pleased to participate in, the con- lowed us to regroup, and allowed Mac- thinking and underwent public input struction of the World War II memorial Arthur time eventually to return and was to finally expand the number to 56 has been delayed indefinitely. The deci- take back the Philippines. so that indeed all States and terri- sions on location of the memorial and Yet, in 1946 this country, this Con- tories would be included in the com- on its design were the subject of an gress in 1946, decided to take away all memoration of World War II. I believe open and dedicated process that in- the veterans’ benefits that were prom- that the people of Guam are not only cluded 22 public hearings over the past ised to these brave heroes of World War grateful, but deserve this recognition 5 years. II. It has been 55 years since that ac- and attention. The people of Guam not Despite these extensive reviews, tion was taken. It is time to restore only suffered the indignities of a Japa- there remains a small but vocal opposi- the honor and dignity of the Filipino nese occupation. Hundreds were exe- tion that is prepared to block construc- veterans. It is time to give them back cuted and many, many more died as a tion of the memorial on the Mall at all the honor and the benefits that we result of the battle, as a result of depri- costs. The majority rule and the demo- promised but just took away. vation, as a result of hunger. cratic process apparently means noth- We talk today about honoring our One of the biggest holidays in Guam, ing to many of those opposed to the World War II heroes. We talk today even today, is July 21, which com- memorial, some of whom have suc- about the freedom that they have given memorates the landing of the U.S. Ma- ceeded in blocking construction with a us and our Nation. As we talk about

VerDate 15-MAY-2001 02:19 May 16, 2001 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00011 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K15MY7.018 pfrm04 PsN: H15PT1 H2160 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE May 15, 2001 the heroes that we are going to com- urge passage of H.R. 1696 so we can fi- War II veterans live to see their own memorate on the Mall, let us not for- nally bring the stonewalling to an end memorial or not. The irony is that get the Filipinos who were drafted into and ensure that this deserving memo- they live in a free society, exercising our Armed Forces, fought, and died for rial will be constructed. rights secured by the blood of our this country’s freedom, and had this Mr. EVANS. Mr. Speaker, I have no World War II veterans and other vet- Congress take away their benefits in further requests for time, and I yield erans. 1946. back the balance of my time. I frankly think this situation we find Let the 107th Congress truly honor Mr. STUMP. Mr. Speaker, I yield ourselves in today is unconscionable. I our veterans, restore their benefits, such time as he may consume to the would like to commend my good friend and pass the legislation, the Filipino gentleman from New Jersey (Mr. and colleague, the gentleman from Ari- Veterans Equity Act of 2001. SMITH), the chairman of our Com- zona (Mr. STUMP), now chairman of the Mr. STUMP. Mr. Speaker, I yield 2 mittee on Veterans’ Affairs. Committee on Armed Services, himself minutes to the gentleman from Colo- Mr. SMITH of New Jersey. Mr. a World War II combat veteran, for rado (Mr. HEFLEY). Speaker, I thank my friend for yielding leading the way on this legislation. Mr. HEFLEY. Mr. Speaker, I thank time to me. There is nobody more able and more the gentleman for yielding time to me. Mr. Speaker, as chairman of the qualified in this Chamber to be offering I rise in very strong support of H.R. Committee on Veterans Affairs, I rise this resolution than my good friend, 1696. If ever there was a memorial that in very strong support of H.R. 1696, a the gentleman from Arizona. I want to should be built, this is it. Quite simply, bill to expedite the construction of the associate myself with his remarks, and Mr. Speaker, there is no memorial World War II memorial on the Wash- note that he is a former chairman, more befitting than to honor our World ington Mall between the Washington chairman emeritus, of the Committee War II veterans and the tens of mil- Monument and the Lincoln Memorial. on Veterans’ Affairs. lions of people who were affected by This artist’s rendition to my left shows Mr. Speaker, like many in this World War II. the dignity and grace that this memo- Chamber and many who may be view- In fact, we in Congress agreed to rial will provide and in true memory of ing these proceedings, I regret that my honor the men and women of World those men and women who served so own father, a combat veteran who saw War II when we passed and the Presi- ably and so courageously on behalf of horrific action in New Guinea during dent signed the act to authorize the our country. World War II and elsewhere in the Pa- construction of the memorial. Yet, Mr. Speaker, as we know, the design cific, including the Philippines, never here we are, 8 years later, with nothing and site for the memorial have been got to see this memorial, having passed to show for it. The only reason we have carefully studied. My good friend just a away a few years ago. He, like those nothing to show is that the memorial moment ago spoke to the number of 1,100 who die every day, will never see construction has been stonewalled time hearings. This has been an exhaustive this memorial. Again, like I said a mo- and again by lawsuits and litigation by process. It has been approved over a pe- ment ago, that is unconscionable. a small group of Washingtonians who riod of some 6 years, a longer time Mr. Speaker, if we look at the co- do not want any additional memorials than it took to win World War II. sponsors, this is a bipartisan effort to on the Mall, not even one to acknowl- The Allied victory in this greatest try to get this very important memo- edge what is arguably the most impor- war in world history represented the rial moving. I think it shows that there tant event of the 20th century. triumph of the human spirit and began will be and I hope should be broad sup- The sad fact is, Mr. Speaker, that in the march of freedom and democracy port across the spectrum for this. the meantime, over the 8 years, almost across the world that continues even Let me just finally say that delay is 3.4 million World War II veterans have today. denial. Again, 1,100 veterans die every died. With each passing day, over 1,000 More than half a century has passed, day, 1,100 of the greatest generation. If more veterans die, men and women Mr. Speaker, but America’s World War we delay this another day, it is denial who deserve this memorial who will II veterans still have no national me- for them to see what this country has never see it. As this process drags on, morial to honor them. They have been said in gratitude. It is a small token, we lose 30,000 more each month and called the greatest generation; and but nevertheless it is an important 400,000 a year. We simply have to get even recently, popular movies like Sav- token. I hope that everyone unani- construction started and completed on ing Private Ryan and the Thin Red mously supports this important resolu- this memorial. Line have served to remind us of their tion. I salute the gentleman from Ari- I want to add that this bill is not incredible bravery and sacrifices. Yet, zona. something we are trying to ramrod they have no memorial, and their gen- Mr. STUMP. Mr. Speaker, I yield my- through at the last minute; quite to eration is passing away at the rate of self such time as I may consume. the contrary. There have been 22 public over 1,100 people per day. How much Mr. Speaker, in closing, I want to hearings, five approvals from the Com- longer can they wait? thank all my good friends who have mission on Fine Arts, and five approv- Eight years ago, Congress passed the spoken in favor of this resolution als from the National Capital Planning authorization for the World War II me- today. I want to thank the gentleman Commission. There has been over- morial. Today we have a site selected from New Jersey (Mr. SMITH), as chair- whelming national support, and over and a design approved through an ex- man of the Committee on Veterans Af- $170 million has been raised or pledged haustive process that ensured careful fairs, and his ranking member, the gen- by over half a million citizens, hun- consideration of all the relevant fac- tleman from Illinois (Mr. EVANS), for dreds of corporations, 1,100 schools, and tors before the decisions were made. all their help and support; along with hundreds of veterans groups. Unfortunately, no process can ensure the gentleman from Utah (Mr. HAN- Mr. Speaker, all the requirements of unanimity. A litigious few are now at- SEN), chairman of the Committee on both the National Environmental Pol- tempting to block both the site selec- the Interior, which has jurisdiction icy Act and the Commemorative Works tion and design in the courts on legal over the Mall, and his ranking member, Act have been met. All of the approvals technicalities. Oh, yes, they too sup- the gentleman from West Virginia (Mr. have been made. The site has been es- port a memorial. They just cannot RAHALL), as well as the leadership for tablished and is in the proper, rightful, agree on when or where or in what allowing us to move expeditiously on and fitting place. We must end the form, and they have no concern about this. delays and get on with the construc- how long that process might take. In closing, let me say, let us not get tion of the memorial, which pays hom- Mr. Speaker, despite a full and fair into another bureaucratic wrangling age to the brave men and women who opportunity to have their opinions and delay any further. The number of fought for our country and sacrificed heard, they argue that the process was 1,100 World War II veterans has been their lives to keep this country and the not perfect. The truth is, they do not mentioned here that are dying every world free. like the result so their strategy is end- day. Translate that into the time we Mr. Speaker, I am ashamed at the less reconsideration and delay. They have been on this floor. We have been delay that has taken place. I strongly apparently do not care whether World on the floor approximately 1 hour. We

VerDate 15-MAY-2001 02:19 May 16, 2001 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00012 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K15MY7.019 pfrm04 PsN: H15PT1 May 15, 2001 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H2161 have debated this bill for about 50 min- tinents from tyranny. Witness to young sol- the U.S. House of Representatives to pass utes. Sadly to say, Mr. Speaker, in that diers who willingly died for a future they would legislation that directs work on the World War time, another 45 World War II veterans never see.’’ II Memorial begin as soon as possible. have passed away. As a testament to the urgency of this mat- The construction of the country’s first na- Mr. BUYER. Mr. Speaker, I rise in strong ter, I read in today’s Washington Post, the tional memorial dedicated to all who served in support of H.R. 1696. obituary of Barbara Lazarsky. During World the armed forces and Merchant Marine of the This bill would expedite the construction of War II, Ms. Lazarsky served in the Women’s United States during World War II on the Na- the already-approved World War II Memorial Air Force Service Pilots. She contributed to tional Mall is a fitting tribute to their courage. on the Mall in Washington, DC. the war effort by ferrying planes across the I am disappointed by the efforts of those to In short, World War II veterans have waited Unites States so that men were free for com- delay construction of the World War II Memo- long enough. When the long dark shadows of bat overseas. When the WASP program was rial, but the real victims of the indefinite delay aggression appeared and threatened to cloak disbanded after the war, Ms. Lazarsky be- are the members of that generation, who now liberty, it was the World War II veterans that came an aircraft accident analyst for the Air must wait even longer for it to be completed. ensured liberty, freedom and the rule of law. Transport Command. In 1947, she became a It is a harsh reality, but of the 16 million who It is time that all Americans express the grati- military and air attache´ in India. Her recent served in uniform during the war, it is esti- tude and admiration that our nation’s World death demonstrates the necessity of expe- mated that only 5 million are still alive, and of War II veterans rightly deserve. diting the construction of the World War II Me- whom, we lose 1,100 each day. Our World War II veterans are truly special. morial. Throughout a lengthy, open and democratic While many have served this great nation in This World War II Memorial honors those approval process, the American people have varying capacities, it is the World War II gen- who served, and those who gave the ‘‘last full expressed their overwhelming support for the eration that ultimately changed the course of measure of devotion,’’ while also commemo- construction of the National WWII Memorial on history. rating the indelible mark left on American soci- our nation’s mall. Hundreds of thousands of In return, this Congress must ensure the ety. It is time to create a lasting monument to individual Americans, hundreds of corporations United States government remains steadfast the legacy of those who gave so much and and foundations; dozens of civic, fraternal and in its commitment to provide World War II vet- asked for so little. While we may disagree on professional organizations; state legislatures, erans and their families a memorial that they the style and form of the memorial, we all and veterans organizations have joined the ef- so richly deserve. We must act now. agree on the moral imperative to honor those fort to say thank you to America’s WWII gen- Ms. LOFGREN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in who served their country in its hour of need. eration. strong support of H.R. 1696, legislation to fast- I urge my colleagues to support H.R. 1696. Each year, millions of visitors come to the track the Construction of the World War II Me- Mr. BLUMENAUER. Mr. Speaker, I rise in nation’s capital to appreciate its monuments to morial in Washington, D.C. This bill is nec- opposition to H.R. 1696, legislation that would our country’s founding fathers, great presi- essary because it takes into account the cru- expedite building the World War II Memorial at dents, and places of government. Home to our cial element of time; time that is running out the expense of protecting our National Mall. I nation’s cherished symbols of freedom, the for many veterans. Every day, we lose more inadvertently voted in support of this legisla- memorial will beautifully complement the than 1,000 World War II veterans. Today, less tion earlier today. While I believe it is impor- green vistas of the Mall and its existing monu- than 6 million remain alive. tant to recognize the important contributions ments. They story of the World War II genera- The intent of the World War II Memorial is and sacrifices that our fighting men and tion is an inspiration for us all. Once com- to honor the 16 million Americans who served women made during this turning event in pleted, this memorial will be a visible and in uniform during the war, the more than world history, I do not support legislation that timeless reminder of what they did to protect 400,000 who gave their lives, and the millions would do irrevocable harm to the World War freedom and democracy. who supported the war effort on the home- II Memorial itself and to the national mall. If The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. GIB- front. World War II was a point of transition in any precious national treasure deserves pro- BONS). The question is on the motion American history, a point at which America’s tection by Congress, it is the National Mall. offered by the gentleman from Arizona adolescence ended and a mature American H.R. 1696 would eliminate indispensable over- (Mr. STUMP) that the House suspend mission emerged. This mission, as defined by sight for the largest and most significant me- the rules and pass the bill, H.R. 1696. President Franklin Roosevelt’s Four Free- morial on the Mall since the Lincoln Memorial The question was taken. doms, was a call to all Americans to work to was constructed almost 80 years ago. The SPEAKER pro tempore. In the end tyranny and poverty wherever it is found. I oppose this legislation because not only is opinion of the Chair, two-thirds of World War II also marked a time of rapid it unnecessary, but its provisions could seri- those present have voted in the affirm- advancement for America. In order to meet ously compromise the water quality and sur- ative. the materiel needs of the worldwide war effort, rounding cultural and historical landmarks of Mr. DAVIS of Illinois. Mr. Speaker, America’s factories manufactured goods at an the city. Congress should not promote legisla- on that I demand the yeas and nays. astronomical rate. To sustain this level of pro- tion that would eliminate or reduce oversight The yeas and nays were ordered. duction while so many American men were on already agreed to provisions that the City The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- putting on uniforms and going off to war, and National Planning Commission have de- ant to clause 8 of rule XX and the women entered the workforce in mass num- veloped. Such critical provisions not ad- Chair’s prior announcement, further bers for the first time. This forever changed dressed by this bill include not allowing proceedings on this motion will be the face of American industry, while also contaiminated groundwater to be pumped into postponed. changing the way many women saw them- the Potomac River and Chesapeake Bay, en- selves and their role in American society. suring the structural integrity of the Wash- f The benefits provided to returning veterans, ington Monument, and providing tourists with b 1500 including financial assistance for education the ability to appreciate this Memorial and the and home purchases, allowed many Ameri- Mall without suffering severe traffic conges- COMMEMORATING DEDICATION cans to attain a level of freedom and inde- tion. AND SACRIFICES OF LAW EN- pendence that was not even imagined before Congress should let the National Planning FORCEMENT OFFICERS the war. The Montgomery GI Bill provided Commission deal with building the Memorial in Mr. OTTER. Mr. Speaker, I move to countless veterans with a college education. In a more appropriate manner, one that is al- suspend the rules and agree to the reso- many cases, these veterans were the first in ready underway and which befits the important lution (H. Res. 116) commemorating the their family to go to college. legacy that this Memorial is designed to honor. dedication and sacrifices of the men Above all, World War II was the moment in Mrs. MCCARTHY of New York. Mr. Speak- and women of the United States who history when the United States helped save er, It is essential that future generations al- were killed or disabled while serving as the world from fascism and tyranny. And, as ways remember the sacrifices for freedom law enforcement officers, as amended. Senator Bob Dole said, ‘‘It is time to thank the made by the World War II generation. A trib- The Clerk read as follows: World War II veterans for doing what they be- ute to the men and women who helped win H. RES. 116 lieved was their duty—to help their country that war, both overseas and on the home front Whereas the well-being of all citizens of save the world. We must build a monument to is long overdue. It’s for this reason that I’m the United States is preserved and enhanced bear them witness. Witness to young men working to expedite construction of the memo- as a direct result of the vigilance and dedica- who, armed with courage, liberated whole con- rial and why I will vote with my colleagues in tion of law enforcement personnel;

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