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THE JOHN W. KLUGE PRIZE FOR four languages, primarily focused on the his- HONORING MARSHA EMANUEL OF LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT IN THE tory of philosophy and the philosophy of reli- WILMETTE, ILLINOIS HUMAN SCIENCES gion. His best known and most influential work is the three-volume Main Currents of Marxism: HON. RAHM EMANUEL HON. RUSH D. HOLT Its Rise, Growth and Dissolution (1976–78). OF ILLINOIS OF NEW JERSEY Written in exile from Poland, it was, and re- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES mains, the most lucid and comprehensive his- Friday, November 7, 2003 Friday, November 7, 2003 tory of the origins, structure and posthumous development of the system of thought that had Mr. EMANUEL. Mr. Speaker, I rise to recog- Mr. HOLT. Mr. Speaker, this week, the first nize and congratulate my generous and loving the greatest impact on the 20th century. Prof. inaugural John W. Kluge Prize for Lifetime mother, Marsha Emanuel, back home in Kolakowski’s ideas informed the anti-totali- Achievement in the Human Sciences was Wilmette, Illinois on her 70th birthday. awarded in a ceremony at the Library of Con- tarian youth movement inside Poland, and he For the last 40 years, my mother has dedi- gress. The Kluge Prize is given for lifetime became an adviser and active supporter-in- cated her life to her profession, her husband, achievement in the humanities and social exile of the Solidarity movement that chal- her children, and her community. sciences, areas of scholarship for which there lenged and began unraveling, in a non-violent The former Marsha Smulevitz began her ca- are no Nobel Prizes. way, the Soviet system in Eastern Europe. As reer as a nurse in Chicago where she met my Mr. Kluge and the Librarian of Congress one of the leaders of Solidarity put it: father, Benjamin, during his medical residency. James H. Billington deserve our congratula- This skeptical student of enlightenment They soon thereafter wed and settled in Chi- tions for conceiving, developing and funding thought, this scholar of the highest intellec- cago’s North Andersonville neighborhood this prize. It will provide recognition for the in- tual rigor, this opponent of all illusions, where they went on to have four children: me, fluence the humanities have on human wel- played the most romantic and Promethean my brothers Ezekiel and Ariel, and my sister, fare. The first recipient of the million-dollar of roles. He was the awakener of human Shoshana. hopes. Kluge Prize is Leszek Kolakowski, whose As if raising four children was not chal- achievements as a philosopher, historian and In other words, this man demonstrated that lenging enough, my mother continued to dedi- essayist have influenced and affected the philosophical thought and the study of history cate herself to public service and the civil course of European history within his lifetime. can lead to world-changing action, as Dr. rights struggle of that time, working to build a Librarian of Congress James H. Billington rec- Kolakowski’s work helped to change the world just society for all Americans. In the early ognized Kolakowski for not only his accom- though the Solidarity Movement. The word 1960’s, my mother served four years on the plishments but ‘‘the trajectory of a scholarly academic sometimes is used to mean ‘‘without Congress of Racial Equality, founded by stu- lifetime,’’ evidencing growth in both intellectual practical or useful significance.’’, For Leszek dents at the University of Chicago, through range and maturity over more than half a cen- Kolakowski academic research is not aca- which she participated in the Freedom March tury. The selection process included consider- demic. in the South. ation of the wide range of nominations by a Following her activism in the civil rights worldwide Scholars Council established for the Dr. Billington began soliciting nominations movement, my mother traveled an entrepre- purpose. Professor Kilakowski, sometimes de- for the first Kluge Prize over two years ago, neurial path. She went on to own the Daisy scribed as the philosopher of the Solidarity but he first developed the idea in the late Patch Night Club on Chicago’s north side Movement, is a worthy choice for the first 1970’s while serving as Director of the Wood- where many local bands came to play their Kluge Prize because it truly shows the con- row Wilson International Center for Scholars. first performances. structive power of thought. Dr. Billington obtained congressional author- As her children entered their teens, my Professor Kolakowski, who currently lives in ization for a Nobel-type prize in the field of so- mother returned to school. Never having grad- Oxford, England, was born in Radom, Poland, cial and political thought, to honor the late uated from high school, she earned her GED. in 1927. He was educated at Lodz University Senator Hubert Humphrey, founding chairman She continued her academic pursuits by (1945–50) and Warsaw University, where he of the Wilson Center Board. The prize was studying social work at Roosevelt University received his doctorate in 1953, staying on to never funded, but Dr. Billington brought the and earning an advanced degree in social become Chairman of the Section of History of idea with him when he came to the Library of work from Northeastern Illinois University. For Philosophy at Warsaw. He concurrently Congress in 1987. Endowed by Library bene- over twenty years, my mother has maintained worked in the Institute of Philosophy of the factor John W. Kluge, this prize will reward her commitment to public service by working Polish Academy of Sciences and as editor-in- lifetime achievement in the wide range of dis- as a social worker and counselor to local chil- chief of the main philosophical journal in Po- ciplines not covered by the Nobel prizes. Such dren and adults. land. Having been expelled for political rea- disciplines include history, philosophy, politics, Mr. Speaker, on this, her 70th birthday, I am sons from his university post by the Polish anthropology, sociology, religion, criticism in so very proud of and sincerely thank my moth- government in March 1968, he held a series the arts and humanities, and linguistics. The er, Marsha Emanuel, for always being a guid- of professorships of Philosophy abroad: McGill award is at the financial level of the Nobel ing light to her husband, her four children, and University, Montreal (1968–69), the University awards. The prize is international; the recipient her eleven grandchildren. Happy Birthday, of California, Berkeley (1969–70), and Yale may be of any nationality, writing in any lan- Mom. University (1974). From 1981 to 1994 he was guage. Professor on the Committee of Social Thought f at the University of Chicago. He was also a Dr. Billington believes it is important and ap- TRIBUTE TO COACH VAN ROSE Senior Research Fellow of All Souls College, propriate to award the prize at the Library of AND THE SHAWNEE MISSION Oxford, from 1970 until his retirement in 1995. Congress, in the nation’s capital, in recognition NORTHEAST HIGH SCHOOL BOYS’ During the years, he has been widely honored of America’s long tradition of devoting energy CROSS COUNTRY TEAM and received the German Booksellers Peace and resources into the serious and ranging Prize (1977), the Erasmus Prize (1980), the study of the human sciences—more than any HON. DENNIS MOORE other nation over the last century. The inter- Veillon Foundation European Prize for the OF KANSAS national nature of the prize reflects America’s Essay (1980), the Jefferson Award (1986), the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES MacArthur Award (1982), the University of role as a world civilization whose thinkers and Chicago Laing Award (1990), and Tocqueville ideas trace their origins to all corners of the Friday, November 7, 2003 Prize (1994). world. Please join me in congratulating Leszek Mr. MOORE. Mr. Speaker, I would like to He has written more than 30 books and 400 Kolakowski on this important award and thank take this opportunity to commend a remark- other writings on a wide range of subjects in him for his contribution to the world we live in. able man who lives and works in the Third

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VerDate jul 14 2003 01:55 Nov 09, 2003 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A07NO8.001 E07PT1 E2274 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks November 7, 2003 Congressional District of Kansas. Van Rose, a gratulate Brian Wynne, Joe Leary, Raynor I pause today to share with you just a bit calculus teacher and cross country coach at Dongieux, James Urbany, Andy Urbany, David of information about one of our most es- Shawnee Mission Northwest High School, Pope-Davis, Sam Fallon, Michael Hughes, teemed graduate, the Honorable Walter E. Washington. should be recognized for his undying commit- Spencer McCollester, Jason Bathrick, Many of our students attend law school be- ment to the students he coaches on Shawnee Alejandro Gurule, John Cananaugh, Collin cause they are interested in politics or pub- Mission Northwest’s ‘‘Cougars’’ cross country Fitzsimmons, Peter Sabo, Patrick Bishop, lic service. For nearly 140 years our law team. Logan Conner, Patrick Murphy, Mike McDon- school has produced several leading political On November 1, 2003, the Cougars’ boys’ ald, Patrick Kelly, Wil Banik, Michael Brady, figures in the Nation and beyond. One of our team picked up their 10th straight state cham- Matthew Pellegrino, Assistant Coach Todd Pe- graduates, the Honorable Walter E. Wash- pionship title in the Kansas high school 6A di- terson, and student manger Kevin McCombs ington, class of 1938, died this week. Why is on their state championship. his life important to us? He was a graduate vision. But that’s only the beginning. Under his of Howard University School of Law, who is leadership, the girls’ cross country team has Additionally, I would also like to congratulate an example of what our students can do to won eight championships over the past 10 Alison Smith, Carolyn Murphy, Julie Veldman, make the world a better place. It is an oppor- years. Combined, his teams have won more Stephanie Horvath, Kristen Hayes, Meg tunity for us to reflect, even for a moment than 20 state titles since 1977. McHugh, Susan Pinnick, Meghan Paladino, and consider why we came to Howard Law After spending countless hours coaching his Alison Lindsey, Jenny Thornton, Christine School and the aspirations that directed us team, and preparing lesson plans for his cal- Sweeney, Julie Paunicka, Lizzie Gerard, Ali to enter the profession of law or to teach. Nellis, Erin James, Cathrine Guentert, Collen Walter Washington was a friend of many culus students, Mr. Rose finds the time to con- people in Washington and abroad. He was tribute to his community. For the past 25 Kelly, Morgan Cox, Lindsey Hyduk, Caitlyn graduated during a period when life was years, he has volunteered every summer at Edmonds, Kelly Roberson, Allison Sweeney, hard, but his spirit to achieve was strong and the PowerAde Freedom Run in downtown Assistant Coaches Phil DePauw, Marianne his determination unstoppable. There was Lenexa, Kansas. Ciolitto, and Carrie Applegate for their remark- little if any scholarship money when Walter Coach Rose is noted for his dedication to able season. Washington entered the law school. His gen- youth and his selfless attitude. Despite his ob- Mr. Speaker, I know that these young men eration worked their way through school, and women will go far in their future endeav- but they studied long hours at night into the vious talents as a coach, teacher, leader, and morning sun. Washington, like so many of mentor, he always gives his runners all the ors. They have already demonstrated they have what it takes to be a champion. I wish the students of his generation, were guided credit for the teams’ successes. by their law teachers, yet they also brought Mr. Speaker, for his dedication and selfless- the seniors the best of luck. with them seeds planted for the future from Again, I would like to congratulate the St. ness, I proudly commend Coach Van Rose as their high schools, colleges, families, and Joe High School boys soccer team for winning he and the Cougars celebrate another victory friends. their first-ever state title and the girls soccer this year as Kansas cross country state Washington was a graduated from Howard team for their exceptional runner-up finish at University and its law school. I was honored champs. the state tournament. to know him personally, but not as much as f I would have like to have known the depth of f his extraordinary intellect and perseverance HONORING ST. JOSEPH HIGH COMMEMORATION FOR FORMER in his early years. Many people knew of him SCHOOL BOYS SOCCER ON STATE WASHINGTON, D.C. MAYOR WAL- very early in his life and most must have CHAMPIONSHIP AND GIRLS SOC- TER EDWARD WASHINGTON predicted that he would be successful in his CER ON STATE RUNNER-UP calling to the law. But he stretched beyond the law to the political arena and in 1973, he HON. ELEANOR HOLMES NORTON was first appointed by President Johnson as HON. CHRIS CHOCOLA OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA Mayor-Commissioner of the District of Co- OF INDIANA IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES lumbia becoming the first African American IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Friday, November 7, 2003 Mayor in a large city in the Nation. He was Friday, November 7, 2003 subsequently elected as Mayor of Wash- Ms. NORTON. Mr. Speaker, funeral serv- ington, DC in 1974. As a recent law graduate, Mr. CHOCOLA. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to ices were held for the first elected Mayor of I remember his election well because he was congratulate the young men and women of St. the District of Columbia in the 20th century, a graduate of the very law school that I at- Joseph High School Indians’ boys and girls Mayor Walter E. Washington, on Saturday, tended. It made me proud of our school and soccer teams. November 1, 2003. The funeral had the full caused me to respect him all these years St. Joe High School, located in my District trappings of a state funeral that Mayor Wash- even as an outsider to the life that he lived, in South Bend, Indiana, has about 750 stu- except for the past 7 years during which I got ington deserved. He lay in state at the John A. to know him in more professional sur- dents. On a cold Sunday, the 22–member Wilson Building (the District Building) on Fri- roundings. boys team set out to win their first-ever state day, October 31. Following memorial services, I bring this message to the faculty and championship. which took place at the Washington National more importantly to our students as an ex- Mr. Speaker, these young men not only Cathedral, Mayor Washington’s coffin, draped ample of what students are capable of be- captured their first Indiana High School Ath- with the District of Columbia flag, was carried coming and how we influence them in the letic Association State Soccer Championship, through the city on a large fire truck, passing ways each of us teach and inspire them, even but they did it in dramatic fashion. They fin- students who may not see the value or the through neighborhoods associated with his life power of their intellects that will rest upon ished with a perfect record—twenty-four wins in our city, including LeDroit Park, where he recognition of their own worth and account- and no losses. lived, Howard University, where he attended ability. Walter Washington loved his law This great triumph is a direct result of years undergraduate and law school, and the City school and the friends that he made during of hard work, discipline, dedication, and devo- Museum which he helped to found. He was his matriculation at Howard University. In tion to the sport. In fact, I know that the 10 laid to rest at the Lincoln Memorial Cemetery. so many ways, Mayor Washington’s life is seniors on the team have been playing to- I paid tribute to Mayor Washington in re- like so many of our graduates who placed or gether since the age of 8. The players, coach- marks last week and also placed in the left marks in the sand that will not and can- not be brushed away. Mayor Washington will ing staff, and parents brought the game of RECORD a Washington Post editorial and a be remembered not only by the wonderful ar- soccer to new levels, and the entire team personal tribute from Post editorial writer, ticles that appear in today’s newspaper should be congratulated for a season that will Colbert King. Howard University Law School (Washington Post Oct. 28, 2003), he is to be no doubt go down in school history. Professor J. Clay Smith, Jr., who served with studied by our students as an exemplar of The girls soccer team also had a fantastic me when I chaired the Equal Employment Op- what (you) can become. As for us who teach, season. Finishing with seventeen victories, the portunity Commission, has asked me to share I hope that from time to time we remind our Lady Indians marked their return to the state with the House his reflections to the faculty students that what we do here at the law finals with a valiant effort. They should be very and students of the law school concerning school is to help mold them toward law so proud of their runnerup state champion title. Mayor Washington. I am pleased to submit his that they can lead as Walter E. Washington and so many others of our graduates have I would like to acknowledge Coach LeRoy remarks for the RECORD. done to secure the democracy, to find an- Krempec and Coach Johan Kuitse for their IN MEMORY OF WALTER E. WASHINGTON 1915– swers to secure the poor, to create better brilliant seasons. 2003 housing, to be honored by the people as lead- On behalf of the citizens of the Second (By Professor J. Clay Smith, Jr.) ers from the law school of its first Dean, Congressional District, I would like to con- Dear Faculty and Students: John Mercer Langston.

VerDate jul 14 2003 01:55 Nov 09, 2003 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A07NO8.004 E07PT1 November 7, 2003 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E2275 Nevertheless, to achieve these wonderful women who served in the Armed Forces, is a Ronald Reagan’s ground breaking speech be- levels, giants like Washington, to hear him particularly fitting place for this tribute. I hope fore the British Parliament in London on June tell it, meant that a 100% effort was required that my colleagues will join me in supporting 8, 1982. President Reagan said: in the study of law. Greatness may be de- fined in many ways, our law school has grad- this bill. The objective I propose is quite simple to uated many great people, and many more f state: to foster the infrastructure of democ- will come and leave this law school that will racy-the system of a free press, unions, polit- and who have prepared themselves to be INTRODUCTION OF SEEDS FOR ical parties, universities- which allows a peo- leaders and successful lawyers in commu- SOLDIERS ACT ple to choose their own way, to develop their nities they will serve. Mayor Washington own culture, to reconcile their own dif- was one of such students. He will be missed, HON. TOM UDALL ferences through peaceful means. but he has left with us, particularly our law OF NEW MEXICO Since its inception at the height of the Cold school, seeds that will grow many others like IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES War, the National Endowment for Democracy him. has been a bipartisan, non-profit organization Friday, November 7, 2003 f with the singular aim of promoting democracy Mr. UDALL of New Mexico. Mr. Speaker, I INTRODUCTION OF ‘‘THE MEMO- and freedom throughout the world. The Na- rise today to introduce the Seeds for Soldiers RIAL TO NONCITIZEN PATRIOTS tional Endowment for Democracy has lived up Act, a bill intended to help our veterans ACT’’ to its mission of ‘‘supporting freedom through- jumpstart new small businesses. out the world.’’ HON. JANE HARMAN This bill contains two main components. Yesterday, President George W. Bush re- First, it creates a specialized loan program for newed America’s commitment to the cause of OF CALIFORNIA veterans through the Small Business Adminis- freedom with these stirring words: IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES tration. This program provides veterans with The advance of freedom is the calling of Friday, November 7, 2003 loans up to $3 million, allows for debt refi- our time; it is the calling of our country. Ms. HARMAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to nancing, and permits borrowers to defer pay- From the Fourteen Points to the Four Free- join my colleague from California, Mr. ments for up to one year without any accumu- doms, to the Speech at Westminster, Amer- CUNNINGHAM, to honor our nation’s veterans lation of interest. To encourage lenders to pro- ica has put our power at the service of prin- with introduction of the ‘‘Memorial to Noncit- vide capital, the program will carry reduced ciple. We believe that liberty is the design of nature; we believe that liberty is the direc- izen Patriots Act.’’ costs and a higher government loan guarantee Second, the bill establishes a vocational re- tion of history. We believe that human ful- George Washington once said, ‘‘The willing- fillment and excellence come in the respon- ness with which our young people are likely to habilitation program for veterans specifically sible exercise of liberty. And we believe that serve in any war, no matter how justified, shall designed to assist in the transition out of serv- freedom—the freedom we prize—is not for us be directly proportional to how they perceive ice to become entrepreneurs. The program will alone, it is the right and the capacity of all the veterans of earlier wars were treated and be established within the existing Small Busi- mankind. appreciated by their nation.’’ ness Development Centers and will provide Mr. Speaker, I applaud President Bush for Honoring our veterans is a process that be- both technical and vocational assistance to as- his vision, steadfast commitment and leader- gins on the battlefield through ensuring that sist veterans in transforming their skills ship in the advancement of freedom through- our troops have the best training, equipment learned in military training to areas where out the world. and other support. It continues as we welcome there is market demand. In addition, the pro- It is now my distinct priviledge to ask unani- them home upon returning from war, when we gram will provide the entrepreneurial assist- mous consent that the full text of President fly the POW-MIA flag, when we care for them ance for veterans to set up their own busi- Bush’s remarks at the 20th anniversary of the and their families and, ultimately, when we lay ness. It will provide these veterans the tools to National Endowment for Democracy be in- them to rest with appropriate remembrance move from the workplace to the marketplace. cluded in the CONGRESSIONAL RECORD at this and tribute. The program will authorize $25 million with time. Our country, while divided in its views on minimum grants of $500,000. REMARKS BY PRESIDENT GEORGE W. BUSH AT specific military actions, is united in its support As a member of both the House Veterans’ THE 20TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE NATIONAL for our service men and women who are pre- Affairs Committee and the Small Business ENDOWMENT FOR DEMOCRACY pared to make the ultimate sacrifice to defend Committee, I strongly support assisting our The PRESIDENT. Thank you all very much. our freedom. Nation’s veterans in establishing their own Please be seated. Thanks for the warm wel- Many American military heroes, past and businesses. As a Nation currently welcoming come, and thanks for inviting me to join you present, were born outside of the United home our newest veterans, we must act in in this 20th anniversary of the National En- States. From the thousands of noncitizens every way possible to assist those heroes in dowment for Democracy. The staff and direc- who fought for the Union Army during the Civil their success upon return. This bill provides tors of this organization have seen a lot of War, to the 36,177 noncitizen members of to- the seeds for veteran-owned businesses, so history over the last two decades, you’ve day’s Armed Forces, these men and women been a part of that history. By speaking for that they may grow into sustainable entities. and standing for freedom, you’ve lifted the have sacrificed for our country and the preser- I thank Representative Sue Kelly for her vation of our precious freedom. hopes of people around the world, and you’ve support of this bill, and I urge my colleagues brought great credit to America. To date, we have lost 17 noncitizen service to join us in supporting both our veterans, and I appreciate Vin for the short introduction. members in Iraq. Marine Lance Corporal Jose the benefits that small businesses contribute I’m a man who likes short introductions. Gutierrez from Lomita, California, in my Con- to our economy, by cosponsoring this bill. And he didn’t let me down. But more impor- gressional District, was born in Guatemala and tantly, I appreciate the invitation. I appre- f lost his life this spring. Like Corporal Gutier- ciate the members of Congress who are here, rez, all of these men and women have fought COMMENDING PRESIDENT BUSH’S senators from both political parties, mem- just as bravely as their American-born coun- REMARKS AT THE 20TH ANNI- bers of the House of Representatives from terparts and have dedicated themselves to VERSARY OF THE NATIONAL EN- both political parties. I appreciate the am- DOWMENT FOR DEMOCRACY bassadors who are here. I appreciate the serving the country they are proud to call their guests who have come. I appreciate the bi- own. partisan spirit, the nonpartisan spirit of the It is time that we appropriately recognize HON. LINCOLN DIAZ-BALART National Endowment for Democracy. I’m their bravery, valor, and patriotism. OF FLORIDA glad that Republicans and Democrats and I am pleased to pay tribute to Corporal IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES independents are working together to ad- Gutierrez and other foreign-born noncitizen vance human liberty. patriots who died in combat with the introduc- Friday, November 7, 2003 The roots of our democracy can be traced tion of the ‘‘Memorial to Noncitizen Patriots Mr. LINCOLN DIAZ-BALART of Florida. Mr. to England, and to its Parliament—and so Act.’’ This legislation would authorize construc- Speaker, I rise to commend President George can the roots of this organization. In June of tion of a memorial at Arlington National Ceme- W. Bush for his extremely important and inspi- 1982, President Ronald Reagan spoke at Westminster Palace and declared, the turn- tery honoring the service and sacrifice of non- rational remarks at the 20th anniversary of the ing point had arrived in history. He argued citizens killed in the line of duty while serving National Endowment for Democracy on No- that Soviet communism had failed, precisely in the U.S. Armed Forces. vember 6, 2003. because it did not respect its own people— Arlington, the nation’s premier military cem- The National Endowment for Democracy their creativity, their genius and their etery and shrine honoring the men and was formed 20 years ago to answer President rights.

VerDate jul 14 2003 01:55 Nov 09, 2003 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00003 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A07NO8.007 E07PT1 E2276 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks November 7, 2003 President Reagan said that the day of So- en for humanity, and the best hope for claim in 1957. Seventy-four years ago, The viet tyranny was passing, that freedom had a progress here on Earth. Sunday London Times declared nine-tenths momentum which would not be halted. He The progress of liberty is a powerful trend. of the population of India to be ‘‘illiterates gave this organization its mandate: to add to Yet, we also know that liberty, if not de- not caring a fig for politics.’’ Yet when In- the momentum of freedom across the world. fended, can be lost. The success of freedom is dian democracy was imperiled in the 1970s, Your mandate was important 20 years ago; it not determined by some dialectic of history. the Indian people showed their commitment is equally important today. (Applause.) By definition, the success of freedom rests to liberty in a national referendum that A number of critics were dismissive of that upon the choices and the courage of free peo- saved their form of government. speech by the President. According to one ples, and upon their willingness to sacrifice. Time after time, observers have questioned editorial of the time, ‘‘It seems hard to be a In the trenches of World War I, through a whether this country, or that people, or this sophisticated European and also an admirer two-front war in the 1940s, the difficult bat- group, are ‘‘ready’’ for democracy—as if free- of Ronald Reagan.’’ (Laughter.) Some ob- tles of Korea and Vietnam, and in missions dom were a prize you win for meeting our servers on both sides of the Atlantic pro- of rescue and liberation on nearly every con- own Western standards of progress. In fact, nounced the speech simplistic and naive, and tinent, Americans have amply displayed our the daily work of democracy itself is the even dangerous. In fact, Ronald Reagan’s willingness to sacrifice for liberty. path of progress. It teaches cooperation, the words were courageous and optimistic and The sacrifices of Americans have not al- free exchange of ideas, and the peaceful reso- entirely correct. (Applause.) ways been recognized or appreciated, yet lution of differences. As men and women are The great democratic movement President they have been worthwhile. Because we and showing, from Bangladesh to Botswana, to Reagan described was already well under- our allies were steadfast, Germany and Mongolia, it is the practice of democracy way. In the early 1970s, there were about 40 Japan are democratic nations that no longer that makes a nation ready for democracy, democracies in the world. By the middle of threaten the world. A global nuclear standoff and every nation can start on this path. that decade, Portugal and Spain and Greece with the Soviet Union ended peacefully—as It should be clear to all that Islam—the held free elections. Soon there were new de- did the Soviet Union. The nations of Europe faith of one-fifth of humanity—is consistent mocracies in Latin America, and free insti- are moving towards unity, not dividing into with democratic rule. Democratic progress is tutions were spreading in Korea, in Taiwan, armed camps and descending into genocide. found in many predominantly Muslim coun- and in East Asia. This very week in 1989, Every nation has learned, or should have tries—in Turkey and Indonesia, and Senegal there were protests in East Berlin and in learned, an important lesson: Freedom is and Albania, Niger and Sierra Leone. Muslim Leipzig. By the end of that year, every com- worth fighting for, dying for, and standing men and women are good citizens of India munist dictatorship in Central America had for—and the advance of freedom leads to and South Africa, of the nations of Western collapsed. Within another year, the South peace. (Applause.) Europe, and of the United States of America. African government released Nelson And now we must apply that lesson in our More than half of all the Muslims in the Mandela. Four years later, he was elected own time. We’ve reached another great turn- world live in freedom under democratically constituted governments. They succeed in president of his country—ascending, like ing point—and the resolve we show will democratic societies, not in spite of their Walesa and Havel, from prisoner of state to shape the next stage of the world democratic faith, but because of it. A religion that de- head of state. movement. As the 20th century ended, there were Our commitment to democracy is tested in mands individual moral accountability, and around 120 democracies in the world—and I countries like Cuba and Burma and North encourages the encounter of the individual can assure you more are on the way. (Ap- Korea and Zimbabwe—outposts of oppression with God, is fully compatible with the rights plause.) Ronald Reagan would be pleased, in our world. The people in these nations live and responsibilities of self-government. Yet there’s a great challenge today in the and he would not be surprised. in captivity, and fear and silence. Yet, these We’ve witnessed, in little over a genera- regimes cannot hold back freedom forever— Middle East. In the words of a recent report by Arab scholars, the global wave of democ- tion, the swiftest advance of freedom in the and, one day, from prison camps and prison racy has—and I quote—‘‘barely reached the 2,500 year story of democracy. Historians in cells, and from exile, the leaders of new de- Arab states.’’ They continue: ‘‘This freedom the future will offer their own explanations mocracies will arrive. (Applause.) Com- deficit undermines human development and for why this happened. Yet we already know munism, and militarism and rule by the ca- is one of the most painful manifestations of some of the reasons they will cite. It is no pricious and corrupt are the relics of a pass- lagging political development.’’ The freedom accident that the rise of so many democ- ing era. And we will stand with these op- deficit they describe has terrible con- racies took place in a time when the world’s pressed peoples until the day of their free- sequences, of the people of the Middle East most influential nation was itself a democ- dom finally arrives. (Applause.) and for the world. In many Middle Eastern racy. Our commitment to democracy is tested in countries, poverty is deep and it is spread- The United States made military and China. That nation now has a sliver, a frag- ing, women lack rights and are denied moral commitments in Europe and Asia, ment of liberty. Yet, China’s people will schooling. Whole societies remain stagnant which protected free nations from aggres- eventually want their liberty pure and while the world moves ahead. These are not sion, and created the conditions in which whole. China has discovered that economic the failures of a culture or a religion. These new democracies could flourish. As we pro- freedom leads to national wealth. China’s are the failures of political and economic vided security for whole nations, we also pro- leaders will also discover that freedom is in- doctrines. vided inspiration for oppressed peoples. In divisible—that social and religious freedom As the colonial era passed away, the Mid- prison camps, in banned union meetings, in is also essential to national greatness and dle East saw the establishment of many mili- clandestine churches, men and women knew national dignity. Eventually, men and tary dictatorships. Some rulers adopted the that the whole world was not sharing their women who are allowed to control their own dogmas of socialism, seized total control of own nightmare. They knew of at least one wealth will insist on controlling their own political parties and the media and univer- place—a bright and hopeful land—where free- lives and their own country. sities. They allied themselves with the So- dom was valued and secure. And they prayed Our commitment to democracy is also viet bloc and with international terrorism. that America would not forget them, or for- tested in the Middle East, which is my focus Dictators in Iraq and Syria promised the res- get the mission to promote liberty around today, and must be a focus of American pol- toration of national honor, a return to an- the world. icy for decades to come. In many nations of cient glories. They’ve left instead a legacy of Historians will note that in many nations, the Middle East—countries of great strategic torture, oppression, misery, and ruin. the advance of markets and free enterprise importance—democracy has not yet taken Other men, and groups of men, have gained helped to create a middle class that was con- root. And the questions arise: Are the peo- influence in the Middle East and beyond fident enough to demand their own rights. ples of the Middle East somehow beyond the through an ideology of theocratic terror. Be- They will point to the role of technology in reach of liberty? Are millions of men and hind their language of religion is the ambi- frustrating censorship and central control— women and children condemned by history tion for absolute political power. Ruling ca- and marvel at the power of instant commu- or culture to live in despotism? Are they bals like the Taliban show their version of nications to spread the truth, the news, and alone never to know freedom, and never even religious piety in public whippings of courage across borders. to have a choice in the matter? I, for one, do women, ruthless suppression of any dif- Historians in the future will reflect on an not believe it. I believe every person has the ference or dissent, and support for terrorists extraordinary, undeniable fact: Over time, ability and the right to be free. (Applause.) who arm and train to murder the innocent. free nations grow stronger and dictatorships Some skeptics of democracy assert that The Taliban promised religious purity and grow weaker. In the middle of the 20th cen- the traditions of Islam are inhospitable to national pride. Instead, by systematically tury, some imagined that the central plan- the representative government. This ‘‘cul- destroying a proud and working society, ning and social regimentation were a short- tural condescension,’’ as Ronald Reagan they left behind suffering and starvation. cut to national strength. In fact, the pros- termed it, has a long history. After the Japa- Many Middle Eastern governments now un- perity, and social vitality and technological nese surrender in 1945, a so-called Japan ex- derstand that military dictatorship and the- progress of a people are directly determined pert asserted that democracy in that former ocratic rule are a straight, smooth highway by extent of their liberty. Freedom honors empire would ‘‘never work.’’ Another ob- to nowhere. But some governments still and unleashes human creativity—and cre- server declared the prospects for democracy cling to the old habits of central control. ativity determines the strength and wealth in post-Hitler Germany are, and I quote, There are governments that still fear and re- of nations. Liberty is both the plan of Heav- ‘‘most uncertain at best’’—he made that press independent thought and creativity,

VerDate jul 14 2003 01:55 Nov 09, 2003 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00004 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A07NO8.011 E07PT1 November 7, 2003 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E2277 and private enterprise—the human qualities and this makes us patient and understanding a watershed event in the global democratic that make for a—strong and successful soci- as other nations are at different stages of revolution. (Applause.) eties. Even when these nations have vast this journey. Sixty years of Western nations excusing natural resources, they do not respect or de- There are, however, essential principles and accommodating the lack of freedom in velop their greatest resources—the talent common to every successful society, in every the Middle East did nothing to make us and energy of men and women working and culture. Successful societies limit the power safe—because in the long run, stability can- living in freedom. of the state and the power of the military— not be purchased at the expense of liberty. Instead of dwelling on past wrongs and so that governments respond to the will of As long as the Middle East remains a place blaming others, governments in the Middle the people, and not the will of an elite. Suc- where freedom does not flourish, it will re- East need to confront real problems, and cessful societies protect freedom with the main a place of stagnation, resentment, and serve the true interests of their nations. The consistent and impartial rule of law, instead violence ready for export. And with the good and capable people of the Middle East of selecting applying—selectively applying spread of weapons that can bring cata- all deserve responsible leadership. For too the law to punish political opponents. Suc- strophic harm to our country and to our long, many people in that region have been cessful societies allow room for healthy civic friends, it would be reckless to accept the victims and subjects—they deserve to be ac- institutions—for political parties and labor status quo. (Applause.) tive citizens. unions and independent newspapers and Therefore, the United States has adopted a Governments across the Middle East and broadcast media. Successful societies guar- new policy, a forward strategy of freedom in North Africa are beginning to see the need antee religious liberty—the right to serve the Middle East. This strategy requires the for change. Morocco has a diverse new par- and honor God without fear of persecution. same persistence and energy and idealism we liament; King Mohammed has urged it to ex- Successful societies privatize their econo- have shown before. And it will yield the tend the rights to women. Here is how His mies, and secure the rights of property. They same results. As in Europe, as in Asia, as in Majesty explained his reforms to parliament: prohibit and punish official corruption, and every region of the world, the advance of ‘‘How can society achieve progress while invest in the health and education of their freedom leads to peace. (Applause.) women, who represent half the nation, see people. They recognize the rights of women. The advance of freedom is the calling of their rights violated and suffer as a result of And instead of directing hatred and resent- our time; it is the calling of our country. injustice, violence, and marginalization, not- ment against others, successful societies ap- From the Fourteen Points to the Four Free- withstanding the dignity and justice granted peal to the hopes of their own people. (Ap- doms, to the Speech at Westminster, Amer- to them by our glorious religion?’’ The King plause.) ica has put our power at the service of prin- These vital principles are being applies in of Morocco is correct: The future of Muslim ciple. We believe that liberty is the design of the nations of Afghanistan and Iraq. With nations will be better for all with the full nature; we believe that liberty is the direc- the steady leadership of President Karzai, participation of women. (Applause.) tion of history. We believe that human ful- the people of Afghanistan are building a In Bahrain last year, citizens elected their fillment and excellence come in the respon- modern and peaceful government. Next own parliament for the first time in nearly sible exercise of liberty. And we believe that month, 500 delegates will convene a national three decades. Oman has extended the vote freedom—the freedom we prize—is not for us assembly in Kabul to approve a new Afghan to all adult citizens; Qatar has a new con- alone, it is the right and the capacity of all constitution. The proposed draft would es- stitution; Yemen has a multiparty political mankind. (Applause.) tablish a bicameral parliament, set national system; Kuwait has a directly elected na- Working for the spread of freedom can be elections next year, and recognize Afghani- tional assembly; and Jordan held historic hard. Yet, America has accomplished hard stan’s Muslim identity, while protecting the elections this summer. Recent surveys in tasks before. Our nation is strong; we’re rights of all citizens. Afghanistan faces con- Arab nations reveal broad support for polit- strong of heart. And we’re not alone. Free- tinuing economic and security challenges—it ical pluralism, the rule of law, and free dom is finding allies in every country; free- will face those challenges as a free and stable speech. These are the stirrings of Middle dom finds allies in every culture. And as we democracy. (Applause.) Eastern democracy, and they carry the meet the terror and violence of the world, we In Iraq, the Coalition Provisional Author- promise of greater change to come. can be certain the author of freedom is not ity and the Iraqi Governing Council are also As changes come to the Middle Eastern re- indifferent to the fate of freedom. working together to build a democracy—and gion, those with power should ask them- With all the tests and all the challenges of after three decades of tyranny, this work is selves: Will they be remembered for resisting our age, this is, above all, the age of liberty. not easy. The former dictator ruled by terror reform, or for leading it? In Iran, the demand Each of you at this Endowment is fully en- and treachery, and left deeply ingrained hab- for democracy is strong and broad, as we saw gaged in the great cause of liberty. And I its of fear and distrust. Remnants of his re- last month when thousands gathered to wel- thank you. May God bless your work. And gime, joined by foreign terrorists, continue come home Shirin Ebadi, the winner of the may God continue to bless America. (Ap- their battle against order and against civili- Nobel Peace Prize. The regime in Teheran plause.) must heed the democratic demands of the zation. Our coalition is responding to recent Iranian people, or lose its last claim to legit- attacks with precision raids, guided by intel- f imacy. (Applause.) ligence provided by the Iraqis, themselves. For the Palestinian people, the only path And we’re working closely with Iraqi citizens TRIBUTE TO W. JASON MORGAN to independence and dignity and progress is as they prepare a constitution, as they move the path of democracy. (Applause.) And the toward free elections and take increasing re- Palestinian leaders who block and under- sponsibility for their own affairs. As in the HON. RUSH D. HOLT mine democratic reform, and feed hatred and defense of Greece in 1947, and later in the OF NEW JERSEY encourage violence are not leaders at all. Berlin Airlift, the strength and will of free IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES They’re the main obstacles to peace, and to peoples are now being tested before a watch- the success of the Palestinian people. ing world. And we will meet this test. (Ap- Friday, November 7, 2003 The Saudi government is taking first steps plause.) Mr. HOLT. Mr. Speaker, this week, W. toward reform, including a plan for gradual Securing democracy in Iraq is the work of Jason Morgan was awarded the National many hands. American and coalition forces introduction of elections. By giving the Medal of Science Award at the White House Saudi people a greater role in their own soci- are sacrificing for the peace of Iraq and for ety, the Saudi government can demonstrate the security of free nations. Aid workers for discoveries underlying modern studies of true leadership in the region. from many countries are facing danger to earthquakes and volcanoes. The great and proud nation of Egypt has help the Iraqi people. The National Endow- A geophysicist, W. Jason Morgan has been shown the way toward peace in the Middle ment for Democracy is promoting women’s selected to receive the National Medal of East, and now should show the way toward rights, and training Iraqi journalists, and Science—the nation’s highest scientific democracy in the Middle East. (Applause.) teaching the skills of political participation. honor—for theories that describe how land Champions of democracy in the region un- Iraqis, themselves—police and borders masses move, volcanoes arise and many derstand that democracy is not perfect, it is guards and local officials—are joining in the not the path to utopia, but it’s the only path work and they are sharing in the sacrifice. other features of the land and sea take shape. to national success and dignity. This is a massive and difficult under- W. Jason Morgan, the Knox Taylor Pro- As we watch and encourage reforms in the taking—it is worth our effort, it is worth our fessor of Geography at Princeton University, is region, we are mindful that modernization is sacrifice, because we know the stakes. The among eight scientists and engineers selected not the same as Westernization. Representa- failure of Iraqi democracy would embolden to receive the award. tive governments in the Middle East will re- terrorists around the world, increase dangers The award recognizes Morgan for his work flect their own cultures. They will not, and to the American people, and extinguish the in pioneering two fundamental ideas—plate should not, look like us. Democratic nations hopes of millions in the region. Iraqi democ- may be constitutional monarchies, federal racy will succeed—and that success will send tectonics and mantle plumes. The first de- republics, or parliamentary systems. And forth the news, from Damascus to Teheran— scribes how the Earth’s surface consists of a working democracies always need time to that freedom can be the future of every na- dozen plates that move with respect to each develop—as did our own. We’ve taken a 200 tion. (Applause.) The establishment of a free other. This work provided a unified framework year journey toward inclusion and justice— Iraq at the heart of the Middle East will be for understanding earthquakes and volcanoes

VerDate jul 14 2003 01:55 Nov 09, 2003 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00005 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A07NO8.015 E07PT1 E2278 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks November 7, 2003 as well as the formation of continents, moun- During the last 84 years, the Bethel Baptist CONGRATULATING THE CONCORD tains, ocean basins and other surface fea- Church has helped hundreds in the church HIGH SCHOOL MARCHING MIN- tures. It also underlies nearly all current re- and in the community of Kansas City, Kansas. UTEMEN ON THEIR CLASS B search into deposits of petroleum and other I know the House joins me in wishing Pastor STATE BAND CHAMPIONSHIP natural resources and the evolution of the Higgs and his congregants our very best on Earth’s climate and life. this anniversary, and for many more years of HON. CHRIS CHOCOLA The theory of plate tectonics he published in spiritual and community leadership in Kansas OF INDIANA 1968 is one of the major milestones of U.S. City and the Third Congressional District of IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES science in the 20th century, said Anthony Kansas. Friday, November 7, 2003 Dahlen, chair of the Princeton Department of Mr. CHOCOLA. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to Geosciences. f Essentially all of the research in solid-earth congratulate the Concord Marching Minute- geophysical sciences in the past 30 to 35 HONORING OUR VETERANS men on their Class B Indiana State School years has been firmly grounded upon Jason Music Association Championship. The young Morgan’s plate tectonic theory, Dahlen said. men and women of the Concord High School The scientific careers of a generation of geolo- HON. RAHM EMANUEL marching band, located in my District in Elk- gists and geophysicists have been founded hart, Indiana, competed in the ISSMA cham- upon his landmark 1968 paper. OF ILLINOIS pionships on Sunday, October 26, in the RCA The second area of Morgan’s work cited in IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Dome in Indianapolis, Indiana. On this day, the award explains how heat within the Earth Mr. Speaker, Concord marched out of the forces columns of solid, but ductile material Friday, November 7, 2003 RCA Dome as champions. through the Earth’s mantle creating ‘‘hot Concord was the final band to compete in spots’’ at the surface. This rising material, Mr. EMANUEL. Mr. Speaker, I rise to recog- the class, proving the old adage ‘‘Save the known as a mantle plume, causes ridges and nize and pay tribute to America’s heroic vet- best for last.’’ I’ve been told the band deliv- volcanoes to form when oceanic plates pass erans. I am proud to represent over 34,000 ered a flawless performance of its colorful above it. Morgan first reported his findings re- veterans who live in the Fifth Congressional ‘‘Guitarras Espanoles,’’ which includes ‘‘La Fi- garding mantle plumes in 1971 and has pub- District of Illinois. As we observe Veterans esta Mexicana’’ and ‘‘Malaguena.’’ lished extensively on the subject over the last Day this year, perhaps there is no greater time This was the band’s second championship. three decades. in American history to reflect on what it means They won their first in 1992. I’d like to con- I am thrilled to see Jason Morgan honored to be a veteran. gratulate drum majors Ryan Tahara, Sarah Nagy and Patrick Doherty for leading their so appropriately, said Princeton University Our country’s sense of security is being de- President Shirley M. Tilghman. He is not only band to victory. fended by the soldiers fighting the global war The 2003 Class B champs include: Piccolo: a remarkable scientist, but a skilled and enthu- on terrorism in Iraq and Afghanistan. Through siastic teacher. He has mentored generations Amanda Bechtel, Brynne Bourdon; Flute: Kelly the example of the brave men and women in Aaron, Peter Boshart, Alyssa Byrum, Ashley of students, often taking them into the field to uniform who fought during World War Il, the experience first-hand the power of science to Hardy, Danielle Hudkins, Anita Kaoma, Renae Korean War, the Vietnam War or the Gulf Kerwood, Mindy Lux, Rachel McKenzie, April explain the most basic workings of our planet. War, today’s troops know they can and will After receiving a bachelor’s degree from the Miller, Erica Moskowitz, Luke Overton, Emily persevere even as they face extended tours of Georgia Institute of Technology, Morgan came Parks, Amber Parsons, Cassie Rhude, Erica duty and grueling and frightening conditions to Princeton as a graduate student in physics Schmucker, Whitney VanHook, Brittany Victor, on a daily basis. and studied under Robert Dicke, a renowned Brandi Walters, Libby Watson, Kim Yoder; mentor of many important 20th-century physi- There is no better way to honor those who Clarinet: Audrey Acosta, Marisa Amos, Kate cists. Morgan received his Ph.D. in 1964 and sacrificed their lives for our country than by Barghahn, Christine Cameron, Heather Col- joined the geosciences department the same ensuring that today’s veterans are treated with lins, Lacey Conwell, Daniela de la Reza, year. In 1988, he was named to Princeton’s dignity and respect. We must do that with Diana de la Reza, Kimberlie Dina, Dustin Taylor professorship. He has received numer- more than words and symbolic gestures of pa- Doherty, Julie Elmore, Amy Guarnuccio, ous awards, including the Japan Prize, the triotism. We must honor the soldiers, marines, Megan Gunn, Jenni Hillyer, Mandy Himes, Maurice Ewing Medal, the Leon Lutaud Prize, sailors and airmen of wars past and present Michelle James, Alarice Johnson, Kylie Kern, Kayla Killian, Catie Lynch, Nicole Lynch, the Alfred Wegener Medal and the Walter by ensuring that the covenant they entered Kaitlin McClure, Holly Meyers, Jessica Miller, Bucher Award. He was elected to the National when they donned the uniform and served our Larisa Murray, Laura Pauwels, Jordan Reyes, Academy of Sciences in 1982. Morgan has country is maintained. Regardless of the eco- Erin Shroyer, Mark, Smith, Nicole Smith, announced he will retire in February 2004. nomic climate, this nation must keep its prom- I congratulate Mr. Morgan on his award, and Monica Torres; Bass Clarinet: Ana Rodriguez, ises to veterans to provide the health care, Kimberly Berndt, Logan Bourdon, Carl Byler, I thank him for the contributions he has made education, and financial benefits our veterans to better our society. Cora Christophel, Amy Fager, Jon Rhoades, have earned. Andrew Troyer, Brian Zimmerle; Alto Saxo- f Mr. Speaker, next week when I join vet- phone: Cameron Bradley, Megan Cikara, Deb TRIBUTE TO BETHEL BAPTIST erans in the 5th District at the Franklin Park Elliott, Lizzie Fish, Celby Hadley, Dustin CHURCH OF KANSAS CITY, KAN- U.S. Military Armed Forces Veterans Memo- Knight, Mike Koscielny, Ryan Perkins, Mat- SAS rial, the Northcenter Flag-Raising Ceremony, thew Schmucker, Stephanie Stevens, Aaron and the Mayfair Community Veterans Memo- Yoder; Tenor Saxophone: Josh Cranmer, Ian HON. DENNIS MOORE rial, I will thank our veterans for their service, Faigh, Ryan Shroyer, Kayleigh Shurtz, Daniel OF KANSAS sacrifice and commitment to duty to protect Weaver; Trumpet: Blake Baker, Missy Barton, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the freedom that we enjoy. I will also thank the Megan Bortner, Mark Brown, Andrew Christophel, Vanessa Clark, Thomas Friday, November 7, 2003 families of those brave men and women in uniform who will become our nation’s newest Davidhizar, Andrew Davis, Ryan Detwiler, Mr. MOORE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to veterans upon their return. We will always re- Colin Doherty, Daniel Fischer, Evan Jarvis, congratulate the Bethel Baptist Church of Kan- member their valor and service to America. Bradley Kime, Grant Longenbaugh, Richie sas City, Kansas, on reaching its 84th anniver- Lutes, Tyler Maxey, Julie McCarty, Keith sary, which will occur on November 23rd. This I thank our veterans one and all for their McCrorey, Jason Miller, Justin Moore, Jared church was organized in 1919 under the lead- service, sacrifice, and commitment to duty, Nymeyer, Jeremy Parker, Ross Sawyer, Kelly ership of the fast pastor, the late Reverend which has been to stand vigilant and strong Schaffer, Laurie Schalliol, Jim Schoeffler, Harris. While many ministers have served this while protecting the freedom that we enjoy. I Craig Searer, Sam Shafer, Nakia Simpson, church, none has meant more to the church also thank the families of those brave men Andrew Smole, Bryce Victor, Justin Watts, A J than the current pastor, Reverend R.C. Higgs. and women in uniform who will become our Willett, Ellen Wilson, Adam Yoder; Mello- Pastor Higgs has led Bethel Baptist Church for Nation’s most recent veterans upon their re- phone: Melanie Gingerich, Genni Housman, 43 years, over half of the years of the church’s turn. We will always remember the valor and Stephen Kauffman, Mike Kennel, Amy existence. service to America. Kronemyer, Kathy Lambright, Samantha Nagy,

VerDate jul 14 2003 01:55 Nov 09, 2003 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00006 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A07NO8.018 E07PT1 November 7, 2003 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E2279 Megan Shaw, Melissa Toby; Trombone: Sean don’t have a hospital, and they don’t have a veterans with a 40 percent or less disability Allison, Jeremy Crawford, Katie Dina, Derek long term care facility. But southern Nevada rating. But it isn’t just honoring the commit- Eller, Sean Emmons, Chad Hoien, Brandy does have one of the fastest growing veterans ments to our men and women who fought for Jackson, Steven Karanja, Brent Lehman, populations in the nation. this country, it is also about their families. Kevin Lipp, Veronica Meade, Betsy Ritchie, Because of this growth, the VA predicts that Whether it is income lost because of the Dis- Alec Sanderson, Brandon Schenk, Andrew the number of annual visits by veterans in the abled Veterans Tax or the financial burden a Stout, Kenneth White, Teneen Zimmer; Bari- Las Vegas Valley to their primary health care family faces when they lose their loved one. tone: Jeffrey Eads, Bryan Eichorst, John clinic will rise from 200,000 now to more than That is why I introduced legislation that Kauffman, Matthew Lanouette, Derek Lipp, half-a-million by the end of the decade. And would increase the benefits to cover veterans’ Ryan McCarty, Trenton Prieshoff, Robert the number of hospital beds needed to serve burial costs. Since 1973, when burial benefits Stout, Alan Tack, Paul Tucker; Tuba: Aaron the veterans in my community will increase by were enacted, these benefits have seriously Bowser, Jonathan Freel, Suzanne Holcomb, over 50 percent. eroded due to inflation. For example, in 1973, Jared Klingler, Brandon Long, Jeremy Rowe, The VA is already struggling to address and the burial allowance for veterans with service Andrew Trosper; Guitar: Jordan meet the current demands on the VA health connected injury covered 72 percent of funeral Swartzendruber, Matt Tompkins; Snare Drum: care structure in the Las Vegas Valley, and costs. Now, the benefit covers only 39 percent Lisa Bennett, Jennifer Bollero, Eric Rhude, these demands will only continue to grow. of the funeral costs. Nick Stubbs; Quad Drums: John Bibbee, Last year, 1500 southern Nevada veterans Our veterans’ families are forced to make George Wright; Bass Drum: Justin Miracle, were sent to neighboring states because we up the costs. And for a widow or widower Derek Richard, Michael Johnson, Susie could not provide the needed services locally. struggling with the loss of a loved one, this fi- Bower, Brandon Dascoli; Cymbals: Bryce This is an unfair burden on these veterans nancial strain can take a tremendous emo- Canen, April Mascola, Dustin McLain, Bryant and their families. They should not have to tional toll. Quist, Sarah Runswick; Percussion Pit: Cory travel hundreds of miles for care. Our veterans not only deserve better, they Allison, Amy Clark, Jonathan Faloon, Eric To make matters worse, the VA evacuated deserve the best we have to offer. It is time Foley, Matthew Schnaars, Andrew Stevens, the Guy Clinic—the Las Vegas Valley’s only for all Members of Congress to honor the Mark Wyrick; Color Guard: Elise Arvidson, ambulatory care clinic after only 5 years of commitments we made to those who fought Alicia Baer, Tiffany Baker, Mandy Beer, Karen service—forcing veterans to rely on a string of and are currently fighting around the world for Berndt, Ashley Bunch, Heather Dean, Hillary temporary clinics scattered across the commu- our nation. Support for our veterans is more Durie, Mikala Ellsworth, Ashley Faloon, Ashley nity. than rousing rhetoric on Veterans’ Day, it is Guerra, Olivia Guevara, Chrissy Hoover, Jes- Imagine what it is like for an 80-year-old doing what is fair and moral to fulfill our duties sica Hoover, Brittney Houston, DeAnna Jack- veteran waiting in the desert heat to be shut- and promises to them. son, Danielle Johnson, Leanne Johnson, Au- tled from clinic to clinic to receive the health f drey Lanning, Allison Matthews, Jessica care he needs. For example, a veteran may HONORING AFRICAN AMERICAN Meade, Amber Miller, Kourtney Mumaw, Kelly have to shuttle from a temporary site for a CT VETERANS Perkins, Jessica Scott, Tara Scott, Jill Shel- scan, then to another site to obtain a prescrip- tion for a controlled narcotic, and then to a don, Rachel Sirinek, Sierra Smith, Kristen SPEECH OF Weaver. third site for mental health services. I would also like to congratulate Director of And female veterans who need mammo- HON. DANNY K. DAVIS Music Max Jones, Associate Band Director grams will have to shuttle to a different clinic OF ILLINOIS Scott Spradling, Assistant Band Directors just for that service. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES As one 81-year old World War II veteran de- Scott Spradling, April Duffey, Bryan Golden Thursday, November 6, 2003 and Steve Peterson, Dance & Color Guard in- scribed the situation, ‘‘You’re going from one structor Colleen Piekarz, Sound Technicians place to another and it gets confusing.’’ Don’t Mr. DAVIS of Illinois. Few people realize Aaron Ulrich and Scott Preheim, and Percus- our veterans deserve a permanent facility to that even before there was a Declaration of sion Specialist Amy Davis for developing an meet their health care needs? Independence or a Constitution, African-Amer- award-winning program. Shirley Dyer, Dianne In short, southern Nevada is facing a vet- icans could be counted among our most dedi- Jones, Matt Hall, Kelly Novy, and Katie erans health care crisis and my community is cated revolutionaries. In the fall of 1775, the Shoufler also deserve a note of thanks for not alone. But here in Washington, Repub- Continental Army tried to appease large land- helping make things run smoothly. licans have refused to provide an additional holders in the South by barring all slaves and Mr. Speaker, you have to admire the dedi- $1.8 billion for veterans health care this year. most freemen from enlisting or re-enlisting. cation of the students, instructors and parents. As a nation, we promised our veterans that But by the end of the year the war took a turn It takes a lot of long hours and hard work to we would meet their health care needs, but for the worse, and the order was rescinded. be a champion and the young men and we have not. We promised to provide them So on Christmas night, in 1776, African-Amer- women at Concord High School have proven with affordable housing and access to a col- ican soldiers made that famous crossing of the they have what it takes to be champions. lege education, but we have fallen far short. Delaware River with Washington to help him Again, on behalf of the citizens of the Sec- We have broken one promise after another to capture the Hessians at Trenton. All told, ond Congressional District, I would like to con- those who have put their lives on the line to some 5,000 African-Americans served for the gratulate the Concord Marching Minutemen on serve their country. Consider the Disabled cause of Independence, and their sacrifices their Class B state championship. We are all Veterans Tax. Under this unfair tax, disabled have been little remembered but should never proud of you. veterans who retire from the military lose one be forgotten. There has never been any war fought in- f dollar from their military retirement pay for every dollar they receive for a service con- volving America, whether in time of slavery or IN SUPPORT OF OUR NATION’S nected disability. freedom, segregation or integration, that Afri- VETERANS When a retired Marine Corps major from can Americans did not serve and become Nevada was diagnosed with Lou Gehrig’s dis- major contributors in serving their country. Af- HON. SHELLEY BERKLEY ease, he lost more than $2,000 in monthly re- rican American veterans have a long honor OF NEVADA tirement pay because of the Disabled Vet- roll in serving America. During World War II IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES erans Tax. To make up for that loss of in- more than one million African Americans in come, his wife had to work overtime just to uniform distinguished themselves as P–40 Friday, November 7, 2003 make ends meet at home. fighter pilots and Navy Seabees, Sherman Ms. BERKLEY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in I support the Democratic plan that gives our tank drivers, orderlies and engineers. Let us strong support of our nation’s veterans. These veterans full payment of both retirement pay remember Dorie Miller, a steward aboard the brave men and women risked their lives for and disability pay. It is unconscionable that USS Arizona at Pearl Harbor, who saw his their country—for our country. We owe it to Republicans, who say they support our coun- captain fall wounded and pulled him to safety them to live up to all of the promises that we try’s veterans, still have not allowed Members and then despite the fire, he manned a ma- made when they entered the military. of this body to vote on ending the Disabled chine gun and downed several enemy planes. I go home every weekend, and I hear from Veterans Tax. At the Battle of the Bulge the men of the the veterans in my community. These vet- Instead they have offered a plan that will 3496th Truck Company hauled weapons, sol- erans don’t have a multi-specialty clinic; they take 10 years to enact and penalizes those diers and prisoners down roads that the rain

VerDate jul 14 2003 01:55 Nov 09, 2003 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00007 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A07NO8.022 E07PT1 E2280 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks November 7, 2003 had turned into rivers of mud and ice. They misrepresentation. Mr. Speaker, the Korean sponse,’’ a system that is triggered by DNA unloaded their 2.5 ton trucks as mortars fell all War set the precedent that the United States damage. This system activates at least 40 around them. will not sit idle as aggressors invade and try genes that promote DNA repair and enhances Also, let us remember the Tuskegee Airmen to destroy another nation’s freedom. The Ko- individual and population survival. We now of World War II who overcame resentment, rean War is a war that cannot, and will not be know that humans and many other organisms suspicion and segregation to become the first forgotten. use the same kinds of DNA repair mecha- African-American fighter pilots, and time and Tomorrow in Athens, Alabama, Edward nisms. again they flew over 1,500 combat missions McMunn and the other members of the Ala- Witkin came to Douglass College in 1971 and never lost a single bomber under their es- bama Korean War Commemorative Com- and taught in the department of biology for 12 cort on bombing runs into Germany. When Af- mittee will unveil and dedicate a monument to years. She then spent eight years on the fac- rican Americans broke the color barrier in the honor the Alabama soldiers who died during ulty of the Waksman Institute of Microbiology Marine Corps, they went to the frontlines of the Korean War. The monument includes a until her retirement in 1991. Guam, Saipan, Iwo Jima and Okinawa. central marble stone memorial with an en- I congratulate Evelyn Witkin on her award, Although these are just a few instances of graved map of Korea that is surrounded by and I thank her for the contribution she has African Americans having courage, valor, four carved granite stones on pedestals bear- made to improve our society. bravery and commitment to the ideas in pre- ing the names of each soldier. f serving and fighting for freedom and justice for Mr. Speaker, tomorrow’s ceremony is a fit- all. We as a people have a long history of ting tribute to those that died in the defense of IN RECOGNITIOIN OF VETERANS’ achievement in defending and protecting freedom and democracy. On behalf of all the DAY 2004 America’s sovereignty. It was revealed in a residents of North Alabama, I commend Ed- few, even though many African Americans in ward McMunn, and all the members of the HON. E. CLAY SHAW, JR. earlier years were excluded from recognition Alabama Korean War Commemorative Com- OF FLORIDA due to pervasive racism, who received the mittee, for their hard work and dedication that IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Congressional Medal of Honor. The Congres- made this monument become a reality. sional Medal of Honor was approved by Presi- Friday, November 7, 2003 f dent Lincoln on December 21, 1861 for the Mr. SHAW. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in rec- Navy and July 12, 1862 for the Army, it is the TRIBUTE TO EVELYN M. WITKIN ognition of Veterans’ Day. It is my honor to ac- highest American award for military valor. knowledge the men and women who have There were 23 Congressional Medals of HON. RUSH D. HOLT fought in the Armed Forces to protect the Honor awarded to African Americans for brav- OF NEW JERSEY United States from all enemies, foreign and ery and gallantry in the Civil War. Eight Med- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES domestic. Observed on November 11, each als of Honor for Naval service recipients from year, Veteran’s Day is a national day of honor, 1865 to 1898, 17 Medals of Honor during the Friday, November 7, 2003 respect, and remembrance of the sacrifice of Western Campaigns, 6 Medals of Honor for Mr. HOLT. Mr. Speaker, today at the White the few to protect the freedoms of the many. the Spanish-American War, one Medal of House, Evelyn M. Witkin was awarded the Na- So today I rise with pride for America’s vet- Honor to Corporal Freddie Stowers of the tional Medal of Science Award, the nation’s erans, both past and present, and salute them 370th Infantry Regiment, 93rd Infantry Division highest science and engineering honor. for their service. which was awarded in 1991. Seven Medals of ‘‘The ideas and breakthroughs in funda- The year was 1918. On the eleventh hour, Honor for World War II African American vet- mental science and engineering by these ex- of the eleventh day, of the eleventh month, the erans who were not awarded until 1997, when traordinary pioneers have influenced thou- world was finally at peace after the bloody only one of seven—Vernon Baker—was still sands of other researchers,’’ said Rita Colwell, ending of WWI, the war to end all wars. Vet- alive (four of the seven were killed in action). director of the National Science Foundation eran’s Day was first established as a national Today, I commend all of our veterans who (NSF). ‘‘We now see the daily evidence of the holiday on May 13, 1938, twenty years after fought and loss their lives to defend our coun- tremendous advancements in technological the conclusion of the war, and was intended to try from the Revolutionary war of 1775 to capabilities, human health and vast new honor those who fought in WWI. Originally 1781, the War of 1812, Civil War 1861 to knowledge within our physical world due to called, ‘‘Armistice Day,’’ this holiday was in- 1865, Spanish-American War 1898, World these heroes of science we celebrate today,’’ tended to celebrate world peace and mutual War I 1917 to 1918, World War II 1941 to Colwell said. understanding among nations. Congress pro- 1945, Korean conflict 1950 to 1953, Vietnam The National Medal of Science, established claimed that all government buildings display conflict 1960 to 1972, Persian Gulf War 1991, by the 86th Congress in 1959 and adminis- the flag of the United States as well as ob- and our future veterans of the Iraq conflict. tered by the NSF, honors the impact of indi- serve the day in schools, churches, and all Thank you for your service. viduals on the present state of knowledge in other areas of public and private services. f the physical, biological, mathematical, engi- Although Armistice Day was intended to honor only those who fought in WWI, the TRIBUTE TO THE ALABAMA SOL- neering, social and behavioral sciences. Not events of the next two decades quickly DIERS WHO SERVED IN THE KO- including the 2002 recipients, the medal has changed the sentiments of Americans. In REAN WAR been awarded to 409 distinguished scientists and engineers, including three previous Rut- 1954, after WWII claimed the most lives and gers winners. machine power of any war in history, and fol- HON. ROBERT E. (BUD) CRAMER, JR. Witkin was largely responsible for creating lowing the conclusion of the Korean conflict, OF ALABAMA the field of DNA mutagenesis and DNA repair, the 83rd Congress struck out the words ‘‘Armi- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES which focuses on how mutations, most of stice’’ and inserted ‘‘Veterans’’ in its stead. Friday, November 7, 2003 which are unhealthy, occur in DNA and how Thus, the national holiday observed on No- Mr. CRAMER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to they may be corrected. Her work, which vember 11th would no longer honor just those recognize the soldiers from Alabama who an- furthered our understanding of the genetic re- veterans of WWI, but all veterans of all wars swered President Truman’s call to protect de- sponse to harmful environmental factors such and would hence be known as Veterans’ Day. mocracy and stop the spread of communist as radiation, has played an important role in Later that same year, President Eisenhower aggression across the globe. the biochemical sciences and in clinical radi- instituted a Veterans’ Day Committee, which Mr. Speaker, the Korean War was supposed ation therapy for cancer. would be chaired by the Administer of Vet- to be a short and a decisive victory for our sol- ‘‘I had no idea that anything like this was erans’ Affairs. This new committee, headed by diers. However, from 1950 to 1953, our coun- possible. I am very gratified by the award,’’ the Honorable Harvey V. Higley, would over- try was embattled in a bitter fight along the said Witkin. ‘‘That I was nominated by col- see all appointments and national planning 38th Parallel. All told, over 750 soldiers from leagues means a lot to me, having been in the around the holiday. Alabama perished during this conflict. How- field of genetics since the mid-1940’s.’’ The first major change to Veterans’ Day ever, when the fighting ceased and the guns Witkin’s investigations into DNA repair led to came on June 28, 1968, when Congress were finally silenced, South Korea remained a her discovery of genes that can heighten bac- passed the Uniforms Holiday bill. This bill free and democratic state. terial resistance to DNA-damaging agents. In sought to give the American people four, For many people, the Korean War is known 1973, while on the faculty of Rutgers’ Doug- three-day holidays during the year. Those holi- as the forgotten war. This is an unfortunate lass College, she defined the E. coli ‘‘SOS Re- days included, George Washington’s Birthday,

VerDate jul 14 2003 02:08 Nov 09, 2003 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00008 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A07NO8.025 E07PT1 November 7, 2003 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E2281 Memorial Day, Veterans’ Day, and Columbus from wildfires—whether they are frequent sea- for his three decades of commitment to con- Day, were all rearranged and moved to dif- sonal fires or the massive, historically destruc- servation issues. In 1973, Senator Henry ferent days. Most states refused to obey, how- tive fire we suffered last week. worked tirelessly to be certain that Radnor ever, and continued to recognize these holi- First, it is important for everyone to be clear Lake was named Tennessee’s first state nat- days on their original days. The first Veterans’ that the Cedar fire in San Diego County was ural area. He has continued to work to protect Day under this new law did not fall on Novem- initially and primarily fueled by the chaparral the lake and the funding necessary to support ber 11th as it previously had, but on October which covers the mesas and foothills of South- the protection of the natural area. 25th. ern California. Later, it also moved into our na- Senator Douglas Henry could be honored Realizing the importance of these holidays, tional forest lands, where many of the trees on this floor for any number of reasons. He especially Veterans’ Day, President Gerald had been affected by the beetle infestation. Ford signed Public Law 94–97 on September As I toured the Cedar Fire area in San has chaired the Finance committee of the 20, 1975. This law reversed the Uniforms Holi- Diego by helicopter, it was stunning to realize Tennessee senate for many years, he is a day law and moved Veterans’ Day back to its the speed with which the firestorm driven by staunch supporter for the rights of women and original date of November 11, starting in 1978. the Santa Ana winds overtook hundreds of children and has a deep interest in public pol- With the change back to November 11th, thousands of acres of our open lands, much of icy affecting them. He has served as chairman the history and honor of the holiday remains which are public not private lands. of the Southern Legislative conference and the intact and the memory of those that fought This fire was not about environmental laws Council of World Regions, the Law and Jus- and died in service of the United States in all- preventing logging that would have prevented tice Institute in Washington, DC. However, it is major conflicts is preserved forever. Regard- this fire. It was not about lack of roads that my pleasure to stand today and honor him, less of the day, Veterans’ Day continues to re- hindered fighting the fires. not only for these accomplishments but for the main one of the most respected and honored It was about the failure to prevent the build- commitment to preservation and conservation holidays of the year and always inspires the up of fuel by using authorized funding for re- that he has to his district and our state. nation to reflect. Today, there are many orga- moval of hazardous material which is adjacent nizations that sponsor a year-round tribute to to urban areas and the failure of the federal f veterans, such as the American Legion and government to supply funds to deal with the the Veterans of Foreign Wars. On Veterans’ pest infestations in these forests, as the Gov- HONORING BOULDER CITY LEND A Day, these groups raise money for charities in ernor requested last spring and FEMA de- HAND AND THE LATE ED AN- memory and honor of the wounded men and clined to do. DREWS women who have returned from war. While it may or may not be possible to find As we speak, the United States and indeed the best legislation and also meet the deadline the world are again at war. The war on ter- included in this bill, there are several basic HON. JON C. PORTER principles that must be in the final conference rorism reaches all corners of the globe and is OF NEVADA in no way uniquely American. The men and bill. Many of them are found in the bill just women who bravely fight for freedom in Iraq, passed by the Senate. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES First, we must prioritize the protection for Afghanistan, and all other countries where Friday, November 7, 2003 freedom is opposed, deserve equal praise as urban areas. those who fought before them. Second, there must be significant money authorized for this purpose. While there may Mr. PORTER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to Mr. Speaker, on Tuesday, November 11, honor Boulder City Lend A Hand and the late 2004, I, along with millions of fellow Ameri- be authorization in other bills for ‘‘such sums’’ as may be necessary to address hazardous Ed Andrews, one of Lend A Hand’s most ac- cans, will proudly honor those men and tive and well-known volunteers. Ed, originally women who have fought, and continue to fuel reduction, we in Congress have inad- equately appropriated these funds because from Los Angeles and a leader in the aviation fight, for our freedom. Our veterans made the industry, joined Boulder City Lend A Hand just ultimate sacrifice by placing themselves in they are not specified. Instead, the funds which have been allo- one year after its founding in 1989, and quick- harms way when they served our country to cated for treatment and prevention have been ly became Master of Ceremonies for their protect the liberty all humankind deserves. required to fight the fires that result from inad- events and a hard-working team member for May God bless our veterans and may He con- equate protection. Real funding must be clear- its primary mission, providing assistance to tinue to bless America. ly identified and available to begin the needed Senior Citizens in Boulder City. Ed was fa- f protection. It must not be based solely on the mous for his booming voice, which endeared APPOINTMENT OF CONFEREES ON sale of logged trees because so much of our him to all who knew him and quickly earned H.R. 1904, HEALTHY FOREST RES- land needing fuel reduction is covered with the respect of those who didn’t. TORATION ACT OF 2003 chaparral, which has no logging value. We Sadly, Ed Andrews passed away in March must also be sure that this legislation will con- of 2003, and is survived by his wife Nita, one SPEECH OF tinue to protect old growth timber. of the founders of Boulder City Lend A Hand, HON. SUSAN A. DAVIS I believe that the members of the commit- two daughters and three sons, and many tees going to conference can and will be able grandchildren. Ed will be missed by all who OF CALIFORNIA to fashion a conference report that can be a IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES knew him, especially those whom he served in model for returning this Congress to open, bi- Boulder City. Thursday, November 6, 2003 partisan, bicameral conferences that reach ap- Lend A Hand is a program designed to help Mrs. DAVIS of California. Mr. Speaker, I join propriate, compromise legislation. I look for- ward to this result. the elderly and chronically ill of Boulder City, my colleagues in support of the principle of Nevada remain in their homes by providing a f open conference committee meetings that are variety of services by volunteers. Services in- bipartisan as well as bicameral, as required in TRIBUTE TO TENNESSEE SENATOR clude staying with persons needing assistance H.R. 1904. It is past time that this body return DOUGLAS HENRY so that their caregivers can ‘take a break’ for to the basic principles of democracy in its own rest and relaxation or to attend to personal practices. business. Other services available are helping Yesterday, I had the privilege of leading the HON. MARSHA BLACKBURN OF TENNESSEE individuals by running errands, going shop- entire bipartisan House delegation from Cali- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ping, driving to medical appointments or by fornia and many members from other states in providing companion services in the home. honoring those firefighters and other public Friday, November 7, 2003 servants who worked so heroically to fight the Mrs. BLACKBURN. Mr. Speaker, today I I am pleased to be a supporter of Boulder devastating wildfires which we have just expe- rise to pay tribute to one of Nashville, Ten- City Lend A Hand, and to have had the oppor- rienced in Southern California. That was the nessee’s most beloved citizens. Through tunity to know Ed. I urge the House to join me time to focus solely on the celebration of many years of public service, he is building a in remembering Ed Andrews, thanking his wife human courage and sacrifice. legacy of selfless devotion to his state, his Nita for her service to the community, and Today, it is time to come together to find the home city and his state senate district. honoring Boulder City Lend A Hand for its best possible legislation that will finally focus Senator Douglas Henry is being honored commitment to meeting the needs of our sen- on how to protect our urban environments this weekend by the Friends of Radnor Lake iors.

VerDate jul 14 2003 01:55 Nov 09, 2003 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00009 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A07NO8.029 E07PT1 E2282 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks November 7, 2003 TRIBUTE TO EDWARD WITTEN One of Dr. Witten’s deepest mathematical The ICWA recognized that tribes have a insights arose from his glimpsing the relation parens patriae relationship to their children HON. RUSH D. HOLT between the physics of gauge theory and the that supersedes any like interest of the States. OF NEW JERSEY mathematics of knots. This work has led to a Accordingly, the law enhances the sovereign IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES revolution in mathematics, including the under- right of tribes to determine, under tribal law, standing of the classification of higher dimen- whether and under what circumstances chil- Friday, November 7, 2003 sional spaces. For this work, Dr. Witten be- dren require out-of-home placement. Concomi- Mr. HOLT. Mr. Speaker, today at the White came the only theoretical physicist ever to re- tantly, the law reduces and conditions the au- House, Edward Witten was awarded the Na- ceive the Fields Medal, the most prestigious thority of States in this regard by compelling tional Medal of Science Award, the nation’s award in pure mathematics. Conversely, Dr. an overarching commitment to preventing out- highest science and engineering honor. Witten was broadly responsible for the dem- of-home and out-of-tribe placement of Amer- The presidential medal is the nation’s high- onstration that algebraic geometry and topol- ican Indian and Alaska Native children. When, est honor for researchers who make major im- ogy, core disciplines of modern mathematics, as a last resort, placement occurs, the ICWA pacts in fields of science and engineering hold the key to understanding the deepest requires States to make every effort to return through career-long, ground-breaking achieve- properties of string theory and gauge field the- American Indian and Alaska Native children to ments. The medal, established by Congress in ory. their families and tribal communities. And, 1959, also recognizes contributions to innova- Dr. Witten is as clear and engaging a when that is not possible, the ICWA mandates tion, industry or education. speaker as he is a creative and powerful theo- that, except in unusual circumstances, these Edward Witten, the Charles Simonyi Pro- rist I find it especially commendable that he children are preferentially placed in tribal fessor of Physics at the Institute for Advanced also is an effective thinker and worker for homes. Study, received the award ‘‘for his leadership peace and social justice in the Middle East In the 25 years since enactment, the fulfill- role in advancing a broad range of topics in and the world. ment of ICWA’s purpose ‘‘to protect the best theoretical physics, including attempts to un- Dr. Witten, who has been on the Faculty of interest of American Indian and Alaska Native derstand the fundamental forces of nature the Institute for Advanced Study since 1987, is children’’ has been remarkable. Tribes have through string theory; and his unparalleled in- the recipient of a 1982 MacArthur Fellowship; acted forcefully to help keep families intact. spiration in using insights from physics to unify the 1985 Einstein Medal from the Einstein So- Because of the ICWA, many tribes and States apparently disparate mathematical areas.’’ ciety of Berne, Switzerland; the 1985 Dirac have developed significant cooperative rela- Professor Witten may be best known as the Medal from the International Center for Theo- tionships aimed at eliminating State child wel- world leader in ‘‘string theory,’’ an attempt by retical Physics; the 1990 Fields Medal; and fare practices harmful to American Indian and physicists to describe in one unified way all numerous other awards. He is a member of Alaska Native families and children and imple- the known forces of nature, as well as to un- the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, menting policies and practices targeted at derstand nature at the most basic level. The the National Academy of Sciences, a foreign maintaining the integrity of American Indian combination of the four fundamental forces member of the Royal Society, and an asso- and Alaska Native families and tribes. As a re- (electromagnetic, strong, weak, and gravita- ciate member of the Academy of Sciences of sult, ICWA’s promise to benefit the welfare of tional) in one theoretical framework was a goal Paris. Ed Witten is a good friend of mine, and American Indian and Alaska Native children sought, but unattained by Albert Einstein. The I am pleased to congratulate him on his has benefitted many thousands of these chil- concept underlying string theory is to replace award, and I thank him for the contribution he dren, enabling them to mature into functioning the usual point-like representation of funda- has made to improve our knowledge and un- and contributing citizens of their tribes and of mental particles with vanishingly small vibrat- derstanding. the Nation. ing strings. This resolves an incompatibility be- f Although the achievements of the ICWA are tween quantum mechanics and general rel- many and noteworthy, much remains to be ativity, which is the premier challenge of theo- 25TH ANNIVERSARY OF ENACT- done. Full and effective implementation of the retical physics. Dr. Witten’s original contribu- MENT OF INDIAN CHILD WEL- ICWA has not occurred either because of de- tions and incisive surveys have set the agen- FARE ACT liberate resistance, outright obstruction, igno- da for many developments, such as the rance of or inattentiveness to ICWA’s require- progress in ‘‘dualities,’’ which suggest that all HON. DON YOUNG ments, or just misunderstanding the relation- known string theories are related. OF ALASKA ship between the ICWA and the requirements Dr. Witten’s earliest papers produced ad- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES vances in quantum chromodynamics (QCD), a of other federal child welfare laws. To address theory that describes the interactions among Friday, November 7, 2003 and remedy ICWA implementation problems of the fundamental particles (quarks and gluons) Mr. YOUNG of Alaska. Mr. Speaker, I rise most concern to tribes, I introduced H.R. 2750 that make up all nuclei. In particular, he solved today to note that tomorrow, on November 8, on July 15, 2003. This measure— the problem of expressing radioactive correc- 2003, will mark the 25th anniversary of enact- Clarifies that the ICWA applies to all Amer- tions arising from heavy particles in terms of ment of the Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA). ican Indian and Alaska Native children in- effective light quarks. In other early work, he At a time when American Indian and Alaska volved in ‘‘child custody proceedings’’ (as de- understood how to combine properties of the Native tribes and families throughout the coun- fined in the ICWA) and defines the minimum Dirac equation with those of the Riemann cur- try were being ravaged by abusive child wel- efforts that must be undertaken to prevent the vature tensor, to get a new formula for the fare practices that caused untold thousands of breakup of an American Indian or Alaska Na- gravitational energy, and to give a new and di- American Indian and Alaska Native children to tive child’s family through involuntary out-of- rect proof of the positive energy theorem in be unnecessarily placed in foster homes, home placement. general relativity. He also discovered new so- adoptive homes and Bureau of Indian Affairs Requires detailed notice to American Indian lutions of the equations of C.N. Yang and (BIA) boarding schools, the 95th Congress and Alaska Native tribes in all voluntary child Robert Mills, and realized their importance for said no more and unanimously adopted the custody proceedings, to parents in voluntary physics. ICWA. I am proud to have been a member adoption proceedings, and to parents and Dr. Witten discovered many relations be- when that occurred—truly one of the finest tribes in all involuntary proceedings. tween ‘‘supersymmetric quantum theory’’ and moments in the history of Congress and in my Clarifies the right of American Indian and geometry. Supersymmetry lies at the basis of service. Alaska Native tribes to intervene in all vol- a picture of fundamental particles studied at The ICWA stands as perhaps the most im- untary state court custody proceedings, pro- the Fermilab Tevatron, and soon at the Large portant Indian law the Congress has enacted. vided that the tribe files a notice of intent to in- Hadron Collider under construction at CERN. For the first and only time, Congress explicitly tervene or a written objection within 45 days of Dr. Witten showed that a mathematical theory acknowledged that the trust responsibility of receiving notice of a voluntary termination of of Michael Atiyah and I.M. Singer parallels the United States extends to ‘‘protecting Amer- parental rights or within 100 days of receiving supersymmetry and plays a central role in par- ican Indian and Alaska Native children’’ and notice of a particular adoptive placement, and ticle physics. He applied this concept to the the integrity of Native American families and certifies that a child is a member, eligible for study of nonperturbative supersymmetry tribes, a sine qua non to this Nation’s commit- membership, or is the child of a member. breaking. He used this same concept to ment to securing the ‘‘continued existence and Requires notice to extended family mem- produce a new derivation of a fundamental integrity’’ of Indian tribes as both governments bers and recognizes their right to intervene in mathematical theory of Marston Morse. and societies. state child custody proceedings.

VerDate jul 14 2003 01:55 Nov 09, 2003 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00010 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A07NO8.034 E07PT1 November 7, 2003 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E2283 Requires attorneys, public and private agen- CONGRATULATING ROHAN SINGH as a city commissioner from the west side of cies to provide detailed information to Amer- AS STUDENT ENTREPRENEUR OF Daytona Beach for seven years. ican Indian and Alaska Native parents of their THE YEAR Experienced, fair, knowledgeable and firmly rights under ICWA. committed to public service, Yvonne Scarlett- Limits parents’ rights to withdraw consent to HON. JAY INSLEE Golden’s priority is to unite the City and im- an adoption to 6 months after relinquishment OF WASHINGTON prove the quality of life for every citizen, return fiscal responsibility to government, focus on of the child or 30 days after the filing of an IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES adoption petition, whichever is later. economic development and establish strong Friday, November 7, 2003 Clarifies tribal jurisdiction in Alaska. public and private partnerships for City pro- Facilitates the ability of tribes without res- Mr. INSLEE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to grams. ervations, including tribes in Alaska and Okla- honor a special young man from my district, Commissioner Scarlett-Golden has been homa or with disestablished reservations, to Mr. Rohan Singh. honored as a role model to African Americans assume jurisdiction over child custody pro- It is my pleasure to announce that Rohan and women all over the nation. I know that all ceedings. has been named Junior Achievement’s 2003 my colleagues join with me in congratulating her today and wishing her every success in Narrows the grounds upon which state Student Entrepreneur of the Year. the future. courts can refuse to transfer cases to tribal Last year, Rohan used just $60 to establish courts. FuzzelFish.com, which sells software products f over the internet. Today, Rohan has a thriving Clarifies tribal court authority over children small business and I just want to take this op- INTRODUCTION OF THE BROWN transferred to tribal court jurisdiction. portunity to congratulate him and wish him TREE SNAKE CONTROL AND Defines the circumstances under which luck with his business and his studies. ERADICATION ACT state ICWA violations may be reviewed by I recently had the chance to meet Rohan in federal courts and provides for federal review my Washington, DC office. Let me tell you, he HON. MADELEINE Z. BORDALLO of state ICWA compliance. is an intelligent and upstanding young man OF GUAM Provides for criminal sanctions for anyone who, I’m sure, will have a very bright and pro- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES who assists a person to lie about their Amer- ductive future. Friday, November 7, 2003 ican Indian and Alaska Native ancestry for the I also rise today to say that I am encour- purpose of avoiding application of the ICWA. aged to see that the entrepreneurial spirit is Ms. BORDALLO. Mr. Speaker, roughly a Allows state courts to enter enforceable or- alive and well among teens in the United half-century ago my home island of Guam was ders providing for visitation or contact between States. According to a recent poll by Junior invaded by an unwelcome alien pest. Believed tribes, natural parents, extended family and an Achievement and Harris Interactive, more to have arrived on Guam as a passive stow- adopted child. teens believe that ‘‘owning your own busi- away in a military cargo ship shortly after Extends ICWA (in some cases) to cover ness’’ provides greater job security than World War II, the brown tree snake has kept children of state recognized and Canadian In- ‘‘working for a company.’’ This, Mr. Speaker, our island’s native wild life under siege ever dian tribes, and children who reside or are is good news for the future of this great na- since and has emerged to become the single domiciled on a reservation and are the child of tion. greatest threat to Guam’s natural environment. a member, but who are not eligible for tribal In closing, I want to say again how proud I Today, I am introducing legislation along membership. am of Rohan Singh and believe that his story with my colleagues from Hawaii, Mr. CASE and Makes it easier to American Indian and should be an example to all young people that Mr. ABERCROMBIE, to combat the brown tree Alaska Native adoptees to gain access to their everyone can and should play a part in the snake by increasing authorized funding levels birth records. American Dream. for research, control and prevention of the spread of this species with the ultimate goal of Establishes that foster and adoptive homes f licensed or approved by American Indian and eradication in Guam. In doing so, the legisla- TRIBUTE TO THE HONORABLE Alaska Native tribes in compliance with the In- tion aims to improve the coordination among YVONNE SCARLETT-GOLDEN ON dian Child Protection and Family Violence Pre- Federal agencies and other institutions in HER ELECTION AS MAYOR OF vention Act shall satisfy the requirements for dealing with the problems brought about by THE CITY OF DAYTONA BEACH foster and adoptive home licensing under any the brown tree snake. other federal law. The Nonindigenous Aquatic Nuisance Pre- vention and Control Act of 1990, which estab- Clarifies that the terms of tribal-state agree- HON. KENDRICK B. MEEK lished a Federal program to prevent the intro- ments regarding the care and custody of and OF FLORIDA duction and spread of aquatic nuisance spe- jurisdiction over American Indian and Alaska IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES cies, included an authorization for pro- Native children shall be controlling even when Friday, November 7, 2003 grammatic efforts to combat the brown tree another federal law may have different re- Mr. MEEK of Florida. Mr. Speaker, it is my snake as well. Since then the Federal Govern- quirements. great privilege and pleasure to rise today to ment has gradually increased efforts to pre- On this 25th anniversary of the ICWA, I congratulate The Honorable Yvonne Scarlett- vent the brown tree snake from departing urge my colleagues to take another historic Golden, a dear personal and family friend, a Guam and to reduce the population of the step and enact H.R. 2750. Enactment would mentor, and the newly elected Mayor of the brown tree snake in certain targeted areas in assure that on ICWA’s 50th anniversary, City of Daytona Beach. Guam. Our legislation would enhance these American Indian and Alaska Native families Yesterday, November 4, 2003, Commis- efforts by improving the coordination and con- are strong, their children are healthy and their sioner Scarlett-Golden became Daytona sistency of actions undertaken by Federal communities are thriving. For the betterment Beach’s first black mayor and only the second agencies and by providing an adequate au- of our Nation and all of its people, our legacy woman in history to hold that position. thorized funding schedule to achieve the goal should be no less. Her elevation to the office of Mayor is a nat- of eradication. Our legislation clarifies the re- ural next step for a native of Daytona Beach sponsibility for funding brown tree snake pro- f who has devoted her entire life to public serv- grams and places that responsibility in the ap- PERSONAL EXPLANATION ice. Commissioner Scarlett-Golden wants to propriate Federal agencies. In the past the build on Daytona Beach’s existing assets: sun Department of the Interior’s Office of Insular and fun and families. She is just the person to Affairs has had to contribute funds meant for HON. ANNE M. NORTHUP do it, for her energy and hard work are leg- territorial technical assistance to the brown OF KENTUCKY endary. tree snake program in order to make up for IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Yvonne Scarlett-Golden is an educator and shortfalls in other Federal agencies’ budgets. a community servant. She received her bach- While we appreciate the Office of Insular Af- Friday, November 7, 2003 elor’s degree and an Honorary Doctor of Law fair’s efforts in the past, it is preferable to se- Mrs. NORTHUP. Mr. Speaker, on rollcall from Bethune-Cookman College, and earned cure funding from those with direct responsi- Nos. 602 and 603, I was unavoidably de- her master’s degree from Boston University. bility and expertise for these issues. tained. Had I been present, I would have Before running for Mayor, she was a school Since 1993, Congress has attempted to ad- voted ‘‘aye.’’ administrator for twenty-five years and served dress the brown tree snake problem, but I

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Currently, Federal funding to fight the this challenge with a long-term, coordinated, the work, and strengthen the coordination be- brown tree snake has remained stagnant over and comprehensive approach, Guam will con- tween federal and regional stakeholders in Ha- the past decade and has been realized, in ad- tinue to struggle with the adverse impacts of waii and the Pacific in a more systemic fash- dition to the contributions from the Office of In- the brown tree snake, and we in Hawaii will in- ion. sular Affairs, through the efforts of a Senate creasingly risk the introduction of the snake Among the authorized activities is the ex- Appropriations $1 million annual earmark in into our fragile environment. A total of eight pansion of science-based eradication and con- the Department of Defense Operations and brown tree snakes have been found live or trol programs in Guam; the expansion of inter- Maintenance account for the Defense Health dead in Hawaii since the mid-1980s. All have agency and intergovernmental rapid response Services. These funds have been the basis for been associated with the movement of civilian teams in Guam, the Commonwealth of the the progress made to date, but these appro- and military vehicles or cargo from Guam. Northern Mariana Islands, and Hawaii; the ex- priations funds are not specifically authorized, As background, the brown tree snake was pansion of science-based efforts to protect which has caused difficulty in securing the ap- accidently introduced into Guam in the late and restore native wildlife in Guam or else- propriation each year. In addition, as an ear- 1940s and 1950s, likely via U.S. military where damaged by the brown tree snake; con- mark, these efforts have been misinterpreted cargo, from an area in the Pacific where the tinuation and expansion of sustained research by interest groups opposed to such earmarks snakes are native. Unfortunately, because funding from the Animal and Plant Health In- and has at times been characterized as ‘‘pork’’ Guam had no natural predator but abundant spection Service, Wildlife Services, and Na- spending. prey, the brown tree snake population spread tional Wildlife Research Center; and the ex- If we do not adequately address these fund- throughout the island. pansion of long-term research into chemical ing shortfalls, significant brown tree snake Because the brown tree snake’s preferred and biological control techniques that could containment efforts may fail resulting in the prey is birds, it is directly responsible for the lead to large-scale reduction of brown tree spread of a very aggressive invasive species extinction of 9 of 13 native forest birds and 3 snake populations in Guam. to other areas of the United States. The brown of 12 native lizards on Guam. Economically, This legislation is a product of collaboration tree snake has caused severe environmental the snakes have caused more than 1600 between my office, the offices of Congress- damage on Guam, and our experience has power outages over a 20-year period in woman BORDALLO and Congressman been that once introduced, this species is ex- Guam, costing the island $4.5 million per year ABERCOMBIE, the Nature Conservancy in Ha- tremely difficult to eradicate. The environ- without considering their impact on trans- waii, and other key federal, state, and terri- mental cost in protecting other species in formers, and damages inside electrical sub- torial stakeholders in the region. other areas that may become endangered by stations. The disruptions affect all aspects of I look forward to working with my colleagues this alien predator is enormous, thus making everyday life in homes and work, as well as on this vital issue. the prevention of the spread of the brown tree for the government and the business commu- f snake an economic issue. This is a clear ex- nity. ample of a situation where an ounce of pre- In Hawaii, the brown tree snake represents PERSONAL EXPLANATION vention is worth a pound of cure. one of the greatest terrestrial ecological This bill is also notable for its emphasis on threats due to its potential impact on our en- HON. JIM DeMINT control and eradication. Guam has had the un- dangered bird species, which are found no- OF SOUTH CAROLINA fortunate experience of having the brown tree where else on earth. As a result of Hawaii’s IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES snake threaten the extinction of our own indig- geographical isolation and lush environment, Friday, November 7, 2003 enous species of birds. there were more than 140 endemic bird spe- I look forward to moving this bill through the cies in the islands prior to human contact. Mr. DEMINT. Mr. Speaker, I was absent legislative process. I thank my colleagues from Today, among the remaining 71 endemic during rollcall votes 569, 570, 571, 572, 573, Hawaii, Mr. CASE and Mr. ABERCROMBIE, for forms, 30 are federally listed as endangered, and 591. Had I been present, I would have their diligent work in crafting this legislation and fifteen of these are on the brink of extinc- voted ‘‘yea’’ on rollcall votes 569 and 570. I with me. I also wish to commend stakeholders tion. Any negative impact on our native bird would have voted ‘‘nay’’ on rollcall votes 571, in Guam and Hawaii, including the Govern- species in Hawaii will inevitably impact our na- 572, 573, and 591. ment of Guam’s Department of Agriculture, for tive flora as well. Hawaii has the highest f their valuable input. I urge my colleagues to known number of endemic terrestrial plants of support the Brown Tree Snake Control and any major island group. PERSONAL EXPLANATION Eradication Act. Economically, a University of Hawaii study f estimates that the introduction of the brown HON. DAN BURTON tree snake to Hawaii will cause between $28 OF INDIANA CONTROL AND ERADICATION ACT million and $450 million annually in electrical IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF 2003 power outages. This does not include the po- tential devastation to our agriculture industry. Friday, November 7, 2003 HON. ED CASE In Guam, the brown tree snake has contrib- Mr. BURTON of Indiana. Mr. Speaker, due OF HAWAII uted to the decline in production of the island’s to a scheduling conflict, I was unable to be in IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES agriculture industry, particularly the commer- Washington during rollcall votes 616–619. Had cial poultry industry, because the snakes eat I been here I would have voted ‘‘no’’ for rollcall Friday, November 7, 2003 eggs and chicks. The snake has also im- vote 616, ‘‘aye’’ for rollcall vote 617 and ‘‘no’’ Mr. CASE. Mr. Speaker, today I am pleased pacted the growing of fruits and vegetables for rollcall votes 618–619. to join with my colleague from Guam, Con- because insects that are no longer naturally f gresswoman MADELEINE Z. BORDALLO, and controlled by birds and lizards inflict increased Congressman NEIL ABERCROMBIE from Hawaii, damage on crops. TRIBUTE TO SAGINAW VALLEY to introduce the Brown Tree Snake Control To address the brown tree snake problem, STATE UNIVERSITY ON THE OC- and Eradication Act of 2003. a Brown Tree Snake Control Committee was CASION OF ITS FORTIETH ANNI- This legislation proposes a long-overdue established subsequent to provisions in the VERSARY comprehensive approach, through the Depart- Nonindigenous Aquatic Nuisance Prevention ments of Interior and Agriculture, to eradicate and Control Act of 1990. A multi-agency HON. BART STUPAK the brown tree snake in Guam and to prevent Memorandum of Agreement on Brown Tree OF MICHIGAN its introduction to affected jurisdictions in the Snake Control was also signed in 1992 and IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Pacific, including my home state of Hawaii. renewed in 1999. However, it expires in March Friday, November 7, 2003 The devastating ecological, economic, and 2004. human health impacts of the brown tree snake The Brown Tree Snake Control and Eradi- Mr. STUPAK. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to have been long known among the affected ju- cation Act of 2003 will statutorily authorize the pay tribute to the mission and accomplish- risdictions in the Pacific and the federal, state, Brown Tree Snake Control and Eradication ments of Saginaw Valley State University in and territorial agencies charged with imple- Committee to ensure the ongoing activities of Saginaw County, Michigan as it celebrates menting brown tree snake preventative control federal agencies, enhance the effectiveness of forty years of educating students for a modern programs. the present Committee, provide the necessary world.

VerDate jul 14 2003 01:55 Nov 09, 2003 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00012 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A07NO8.041 E07PT1 November 7, 2003 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E2285 I can attest to the quality of the learning ex- [From the Washington Post, Oct. 16, 2003] of a uniquely evil regime in Iraq, a thunder- perience that Saginaw Valley State provides A KING’S APPEAL clap that is reverberating throughout the re- its students, because I received a bachelor’s (By Jim Hoagland) gion, and by the pressures of the shadow war being fought between global terrorists and degree from SVSU in criminal justice in 1977 Western democracies won the Cold War by the U.S.-led coalition. while I was a Michigan State Trooper. As a re- shaking open closed societies and exposing Mohammed VI’s speech makes clear that turning adult student who also worked full time their failures and crimes to citizens who he was not intimidated by the bombings in as a Trooper, it was particularly important to then refused to go on living that way. The his country last May carried out by Islamic me to have accomplished professors and to great political challenge of today is to in- fundamentalists tied to al Qaeda. Nor does duce similar change in Arab nations and be enrolled in classes that were academically he seem cowed by the reactionary religious other Islamic countries that do not respect establishments that have contributed so challenging but also geared to practical ac- the rights and dignity of their own citizens. complishment in the real world. much to the backwardness and turmoil now Think of it as collateral repair: The com- evident in Islamic nations. SVSU was chartered as a private college on ing wave of epochal change must also be An effective reform movement is straining November 13, 1963. In 1965 it was made part driven by internal forces, with restrained but to be born. In the same week the Moroccan of Michigan’s system of state supported col- committed support from abroad. The ulti- king spoke, the Nobel Committee awarded leges. The first class of ten students grad- mate goal is reform within Islam conceived the 2003 peace prize to Shirin Ebadi, an Ira- uated in 1966. and carried out by Muslim leaders, scholars nian lawyer who leads the fight in her coun- and civic groups, substantively welcomed by That small but dedicated graduating class try for women’s rights and democracy—two the West. causes that cannot be separated in the Is- led the way for student enrollment that had And that reform must begin with the role lamic world. This is a good example of col- grown to more than 8,000 students by the end and rights of women in the Islamic world. A lateral repair: restrained but focused West- of the millennium. International students by the question posed last week in as important a ern encouragement of reform. hundreds now walk the campus. speech as I have read recently makes that Mohammed VI provides a standard to SVSU is known for its programs in teacher unblinkingly clear: which Arabs, Iranians, Pakistanis and others ‘‘How can society achieve progress while can and should be held. They are not being education, an engineering program that is women, who represent half the nation, see well-recognized in the area’s automotive serv- asked to live up to Western standards by im- their rights violated and suffer as a result of proving the opportunities and lives of ing industries, programs in nursing and allied injustice, violence and marginalization, not- ‘‘their’’ women. This is a descendant of the health sciences, business administration and withstanding the dignity and justice granted prophet, not Gloria Steinem, who is telling the humanities, to name just some of the uni- them by our glorious religion?’’ them that they must change or fall ever versity’s successful curriculum efforts. The irrefutable logic about the high cost of deeper into self-destructive decline. In the past ten years, the university campus institutionalized gender discrimination was voiced by Morocco’s King Mohammed VI last f has grown by leaps and bounds, adding Friday at the opening of Parliament in Founders Hall and the West Complex with its VETERANS DAY 2003 50TH Rabat. He then outlined far-reaching ANNIVERSARY Performing Arts Center, Rhea Miller Recital changes in family and divorce laws for the Hall, Groening Commons, new classrooms kingdom that would effectively lessen the and faculty offices, as well as conference fa- intrusive reach of religious authorities into HON. CORRINE BROWN cilities. Curtiss Hall, the new Herbert Dow gender issues. OF FLORIDA Doan Science Building and the Student Center I am aware that speeches are given in the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES and Fitness Center were all completed. A Re- Arab world, as well as in Washington, to postpone or avoid the actions they describe. Friday, November 7, 2003 gional Education Center, the Zahnow Library And in fairness to the globe’s 1.2 billion Mus- Ms. CORRINE BROWN of Florida. Mr. addition, additions to the Marshal M. Fred- lims, it has to be noted that all religions Speaker, I am pleased to support of America’s ericks Sculpture Museum and to student hous- have been used at some point as a tool of 25 million living veterans. Our soldiers, sailors, ing also were dedicated in 2003. control by unscrupulous political and reli- airmen, and Marines are surely the best of the It would be understandable if the faculty, gious leaders, and misogynists of all stripes—as Islam is used today far too often. best. staff, students, alumni and supporters of Sagi- More than 48 million heroic men and naw Valley State University took a moment to But Mohammed VI outlined highly specific remedies and committed both his religious women have served in our military since the rest on their laurels, but my understanding is and political authority to getting them en- start of the Republic. Veterans have served that all of the new facilities and programs are acted. And he repeatedly invoked the lan- this great Nation honorably during times of instead powerful motivation for the SVSU guage of the Koran to denounce the unfair- peace, and of war. It is appropriate that we set learning community to continue to grow and to ness of polygamy, marriage contracts, aside one special day a year to honor their seek excellence in all its endeavors. guardianships and divorce laws as they are practiced in his country and by implication service. However, we must not reserve this I heartily congratulate everyone involved in day for remembrance and then forget our vet- the dramatic success of Saginaw Valley State elsewhere in the Muslim world. As befits a 40-year-old monarch whose fol- erans the other 364 days a year. Daily, we University. As an alumnus of SVSU, I take lowers call him ‘‘the Commander of the owe veterans our heartfelt gratitude and re- personal pride and pleasure in its forty years Faithful’’ and who claims descent from the spect. of achievement. prophet Muhammad, the king argued that As the Congresswoman representing Flor- Mr. Speaker, I ask that you and my col- solutions can and should be found in Islam. ida’s third district, I am proud of the patriotism leagues join me in offering congratulations to But his words also implicitly acknowledged and loyalty that the people of Florida have Saginaw Valley State University on its fortieth that Islam has been deformed into an instru- shown to this Nation—it inspires me daily as anniversary. ment of repression in much of the Arab world and elsewhere. a senior member of the House Committee on Consider this: Two-thirds of all illiterate Veterans Affairs. There are nearly two million f Arab adults are women, who are kept out of veterans in the state of Florida, and I thank MOROCCAN KING COMMENDED FOR schools by custom, lack of resources and, in them each for answering the call to service. many places, by determined opposition from At this time, more than any other, we should HIS CALL FOR WOMEN’S EQUAL- religious authorities. The Moroccan king ITY stop and pay homage to America’s veterans. took aim at a sickness that deprives many Today’s servicemember is tomorrow’s veteran. Islamic societies of the talents and produc- Right now, there are 130,000 Americans serv- tive labor of half their populations. HON. ROSA L. DeLAURO Morocco perches on the North African At- ing in Operation Iraqi Freedom. On Thursday, OF CONNECTICUT lantic shoulder of the Arab world. The imme- the Administration announced a plan that IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES diate, direct consequences of Mohammed would send 128,000 fresh troops to Iraq early VI’s words in Egypt, Saudi Arabia and else- next year. This plan calls-up 43,000 National Friday, November 7, 2003 where may be slight. (They went largely un- Guard and Reserve troops for one-year tours. Ms. DELAURO. Mr. Speaker, I would like to reported in the United States as well.) But We need to promise these servicemembers call your attention to the following column the king’s embrace of this cause represents that they will not be forgotten when they return which ran in the Washington Post last month. both catalyst and reflection of broader change that is rapidly bearing down on the home. Women’s rights are a critical component of region. Congress needs to take action and fully any nation’s development, and I commend It is part generational change as aging fund concurrent receipt for the 560,000 eligible Morocco’s King Mohammed VI for his call to autocrats give way to younger leaders. veterans. It is the right thing to do. We must improve the status of women in his nation. Change is also being stirred by the deposing promise this generation of career service

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A recent study, undertaken traditional conceptions about women’s roles a critical effort in the Klamath Basin of south- by the United States House of Representa- and became pioneers, heroes, and role mod- ern Oregon to improve endangered sucker fish tives Committee on Government Reform, els for generations of women to come. habitat and lighten the burden on agriculture. shows that the Disabled Veterans Tax affects They compiled an admirable record, per- I also want to extend my sincere appreciation approximately 57,300, or one in three, vet- forming essential services that freed males for to the Chairman for funding PILT at erans in Florida. 2,738 veterans are affected combat-related service overseas, but their ac- $227,500,000—one of its highest levels ever. by this tax in the third district of Florida. State- complishments did not come without a cost. While it is not the fully authorized level of wide, Florida’s veterans lose $300 million in Thirty-eight members of the WASP made the $360 million that I have been a staunch advo- benefits annually to the Disabled Veterans ultimate sacrifice and lost their lives in the cate for, it’s much better than it has been in Tax. In Florida’s third district, veterans cumu- course of their service. the past and the good Chairman and his top- latively lose $13,923,588 in benefits a year— Although these women had answered the notch staff are to thank for this. Finally, I want with an average loss of $5,085 per veteran call to duty at America’s time of greatest need, to commend the Chairman for his work in get- annually. when the WASP were disbanded on Decem- ting $400 million included in the conference The Bush Administration argues that there ber 20, 1944, they received no GI benefits or report to replenish the exhausted fire suppres- is a cost barrier to fully funding concurrent re- military honors. sion accounts of the BLM and Forest Service, ceipt. This argument shows where the Admin- America tried to forget them, leaving them and I commend him for including almost $2.5 istration’s priorities are misplaced. If we can with only their personal satisfaction that they billion to implement the National fire plan next come up with an $87.5 billion supplemental had done their duty. year. These are significant accomplishments appropriation for the war in Iraq, then we can Congress finally corrected this wrong in and I have enthusiastically supported them. surely find the money to bring our Nation’s 1977 when it formally recognized the service However, even with the inclusion of all military retirees on par with the rest of federal of members of the WASP as active military these excellent provisions, I reluctantly must employees. We cannot say that we have service, making them eligible for veterans ben- vote against the conference report because of enough money to fight wars, but not enough efits. the language included that undermines the ef- to compensate the servicemembers injured in As we watch women serving bravely in the forts of my friend from California, the Chair- them. War Against Terror, it is safe to say that the man of the Resources Committee, to find a This year’s budget process shows why we future of women in the military seems as- legislative solution to the complicated problem need mandatory funding for VA health care. sured. But it is important to remember that this of tribal trust accounting. The language added The funding system for veterans’ health care was not always the case. to the conference report would interrupt the is seriously flawed. Instead of being based on It is not an exaggeration that we owe a big Department of the Interior’s conduct of its his- need or costs like other federal health pro- part of the freedom we enjoy today to these torical accounting of individual Indian trust grams it is funded based on residual funding women pilots. Their love of country and love fund accounts, which is mandated by federal for discretionary programs. Veterans are pay- of flying is something for which we will always court order in Cobell v. Norton. The language ing for this defective funding system with cur- be grateful. would suspend any such accounting until ei- tailment in enrollment in the VA health care At this time I would like to thank the thirty- ther December 31, 2004 or until Congress re- system, newly proposed copayments and en- eight who gave their lives. Let us remember vised the American Indian Trust Management rollment fees, and increased waiting times. VA Jane Champlin, Susan Clark, Margie L. Davis, Reform Act to limit this forensic accounting ac- does well with the funding it receives, but with Katherine Dussaq, Marjorie D. Edwards, Eliza- tivity. The added language not only interferes with a court-required accounting for hundreds a stable and reliable funding stream, it could beth Erickson. Cornelia Fort, Frances Grimes, of thousands of Native Americans, but also provide better access to high-quality care for Mary Hartson, Mary H. Howson, Edith Keene, seeks to force a potentially hasty decision on our veterans. Kathryn B. Lawrence, Hazel Ying Lee, Paula an exceptionally complex issue and overlooks It appears that the House will agree to the Loop, Alice Lovejoy, Lea Ola McDonald, an agreement reached between Chairman Senate’s provision that will provide a $1.3 bil- Peggy Martin, Marie N. Michell, Virginia POMBO and Chairman TAYLOR during House lion increase above the Administration’s budg- Moffatt, Beverly Moses, Dorothy Nichols, floor consideration of this bill in July. That et request. However, it will still fall short of the Jeanne L. Norbeck, Margaret Oldenburg, agreement stated that settlement of the Cobell 2004 funding level that was promised in the Mabel Rawlinson, Gleanna Roberts, Betty matter would be left to Chairman POMBO’s Re- budget resolution. Veterans should not have to Scott, Margaret J. Seip, Helen J. Severson, sources Committee to resolve, the proper au- come begging at our doors for adequate fund- Marie Sharon, Evelyn Sharp, Betty P. Stine, thorizing committee venue. Unfortunately, the ing of the VA health care system. Marion Toevs, Gertrude Tompkins, Mary conference report language does not comport Today, and everyday, we should honor Trebing, Bonnie Jean Welz, Betty T. Wood, with that agreement, and so I will reluctantly those who have worn this Nation’s uniform. I and Mary L. Webster. vote against this bill in its current form. I am thank them and will continue to work to fulfill In these dangerous times, their courage is hopeful that this provision can successfully be Abraham Lincoln’s pledge, ‘‘to care for him an inspiration for all Americans. I encourage everyone to learn more about the history of resolved in the correct legislative forum, and who shall have borne the battle, and for his that the many other outstanding provisions of the service of these courageous women. widow and orphans.’’ the Interior Appropriations bill developed under f f the fine leadership of Chairman TAYLOR re- HONORING WOMEN AIRFORCE CONFERENCE REPORT H.R. 2691, main intact. SERVICE PILOTS DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR f AND RELATED AGENCIES APPRO- TRIBUTE TO THE COLORADO PRIATIONS ACT, 2004 HON. STEVE ISRAEL TRIAL LAWYERS ASSOCIATION OF NEW YORK SPEECH OF IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES HON. DIANA DeGETTE Friday, November 7, 2003 HON. GREG WALDEN OF COLORADO OF OREGON IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Mr. ISRAEL. Mr. Speaker, As Veterans’ day IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES approaches, I want to take the time to recog- Friday, November 7, 2003 nize the patriotism and sacrifice of a special Thursday, October 30, 2003 Ms. DEGETTE. Mr. Speaker, I would like to group of women. I rise today to honor and rec- Mr. WALDEN of Oregon. Mr. Speaker, I re- recognize the exceptional endeavors and no- ognize servicewomen who served as Women grettably come to the floor in opposition to the table undertakings of an extraordinary profes- Airforce Service Pilots (WASP) during the Interior conference report that my friend from sional membership organization in the State of Second World War. North Carolina and the Chairman of the Sub- Colorado. It is both fitting and proper that we The generation that defeated the Nazis has committee, Mr. TAYLOR, worked so hard in recognize this outstanding association for its correctly been referred to as the ‘‘Greatest putting together. There are many things in this leadership in government and the legal com- Generation.’’ But for many years, the contribu- conference report for which I’m very grateful. munity and for its enduring service to the peo- tions of this select group of young women pi- I’m grateful to the Chairman for working with ple of our state. It is to commend this distin- lots were overlooked. me to give the Bureau of Indian Affairs the au- guished organization that I rise to honor the

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