June 11,, 1990 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 14271 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS A UNITED EUROPE CAN NO the wreck to make it burn faster. He was op­ John plays drums in a Republican band, LONGER IGNORE INJUSTICE IN erating in strict accordance with I.R.A. the only legal way for kids in Belfast to NORTHERN IRELAND guidelines, but his smile betrays his outra­ flaunt their defiance. Like almost all Catho­ geous good fortune. "They let ya burn it." lic ghetto kids, he's been in and out of trou­ Blessed with a sweetly impudent face, ble with the law since he was a child, but he HON. BRIAN J. DONNELLY Chuckie looks like the kind of kid a home­ has been extra careful since his last arrest OF MASSACHUSETTS room teacher would put in charge of the two years ago. He wears his brown hair IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES class when she had to leave the room. But short, but no punk short, and he has no tat­ the I.R.A. is never far from his mind and toos or earrings. He wears a blue Wind­ Thursday, June 14, 1990 suffuses nearly everything he does. Chuckie breaker and jeans. He is earnest, painstak­ Mr. DONNELLY. Mr. Speaker, following is delivers the pro-I.R.A. Republican News on ingly sincere and a walking encyclopedia of an excerpt from Time magazine that outlines his paper route and twirls a baton at the the I.R.A. party line-he has carefully shed in explicit detail the seemingly endless war head of an Irish Republican marching band. any trace of the sly, irreverent wit common being fought in Northern Ireland. Not one I.R.A. men in the neighborhood all know to his neighbors. John has been trained in him. Chuckie comes from a long line of firearms, explosives and withstanding police person or family is exempt from the violence I.R.A. fighters, from his grandfather, who interrogation, and admits that he has assist­ and terror that continues in that troubled fought the British in the 1930s, to four of ed a few "operations." He won't say a word region. his five uncles. He is entrusted with small about what or when or how. In the mid-1980's, the Governments of the errands-delivering a message, watching Even in his pro-I.R.A. neighborhood, John Republic of Ireland and Great Britain resolved police and British army patrols in the is an exception. Most kids linger on the pe­ to work collectively to bring peace and justice neighborhood, watching the neighbors. riphery of war, bystanders steeped in inher­ to Northern Ireland. This article from Time, Lowering his voice, he admits he wants to ited hate, armed mainly with taunts and however, paints a different picture; that war is join the I.R.A. Would he be willing to rocks, whipped into street violence when the a way of life, and that despite vows of recon­ commit murder? "Kill Orangemen and I.R.A. feels the need. In Republican fami­ Brits, aye," he says with relish. He pauses, lies, loyalty to the cause is instilled by ciliation and peace, little has changed. then once again lowers his voice. "But I grandparents, fathers, aunts; family scrap­ From my perspective, one of the few re­ wouldn't kill one of my own." One of his books are filled with snapshots of funerals maining hopes for true peace will be in 1992 I.R.A. uncles was killed by one of his own, and marches, and fading newspaper clip­ when Europe unites and members of the shot through the head for acting as an in­ pings of killings and arrests, not weddings united European Community will be in a posi­ formant. Chuckie is always mindful of that. and school recitals. But kids take to the tion to force both communities to end this vio­ The I.R.A. claims it no longer uses chil­ streets primarily because it's "good crack"­ lence and begin the process of reconciliation. dren in the war against Britain, and in a Irish slang for fun. To the kids, throwing I, along with other Americans, will demand sense that is true. The war in Northern Ire­ stones and bottles is a game, an illegal act land has changed since the early 1970s, the sanctioned by adults, and the best release the European Community to take direct and days and nights of street fighting that any from boredom. Six-year-olds will scoop up a forceful action to end this nightmare. A civil­ child could join. The bomb attacks and as­ stone and hurl it at a passing police van as ized European Community cannot allow this to sassinations that the I.R.A. carries out re­ smoothly as a beachcomber skips stones continue within its borders. quire only a few specialists and a degree of across the waves. Northern Ireland is a virtual police state. It is secrecy that kids could only jeopardize. In the Belfast neighborhoods of Ardoyne, inconceivable that the ongoing bloodshed and When "the Troubles" flared anew in 1969, a brick wall separates the Protestant and injustice can be tolerated by Europeans who children who were under 16 and too young Catholic working-class neighborhoods, con­ have continually fought to eliminate police for the I.R.A. rushed to join the NaFianna cealing the fact that the terraces of narrow Eirann, a group created in the early 1900s as houses are the same on each side. There is a states throughout Eastern Europe. No longer an Irish patriot's answer to Baden-Powell's small door in the wall, but the children will they be able to ignore the abuse of human John Bullish boy Scouts. Members did a lot never pass through it. Ciaran, 12, who was rights in Northern Ireland. more than sing folk songs and hike; they all swaggering belligerence around the Brit­ When Great Britain and the Republic of Ire­ fought, and the authorities made no distinc­ ish troops, mimicking an English upper­ land join with the the rest of Europe as the tion between Fianna and I.R.A. suspects. class accent to shout "Bloody buggers" as "United States" of Europe, the rest of the Fianna members had their own uniform, they passed, goes within 5 yds. of the door, world will be watching closely as the new Eu­ and the black shirts, berets and sunglasses then stops. He won't say why; he just knows ropean Community collectively responds to gave even small children a scary paramili­ that behind it lies danger. tary look. The youngsters became a maca­ In fact, there is nothing but stillness this deplorable situation. bre part of the pageantry in every I.R.A. fu­ behind the wall. The streets are empty save The highest priority for "Europe '92" must neral cortege. for two Protestant boys, Robert, 13, and be a quick and equitable resolution to end the The I.R.A. broke up the formal structure Frankie, 15, sitting on a stoop, doing noth­ violence and its root causes. of the Fianna after the Royal Ulster Con­ ing. Neither one has ever gone within 10 Mr. Speaker, I ask that the article from Time stabulary

e This "bullet" symbol identifies statements or insertions which are not spoken by a Member of the Senate on the floor. Matter set in this typeface indicates words inserted or appended, rather than spoken, by a Member of the House on the floor. 14272 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS June 1.4, 1990 there is no occupying force to oppose. Kids tires, old furniture, anything not nailed REGARDING THE NEED FOR in Protestant neighborhoods do not riot or down. That afternoon the children had also CLARIFYING LEGISLATION throw stones. Attacks on Catholics have de­ been gathering milk and beer bottles to UNDER THE PUBLIC UTILITIES creased over the years, and the assassina­ make petrol bombs for "after." The police HOLDING COMPANY ACT tions are carried out by the men. "We've came by at 5 p.m. and smashed the bottles never been able to mobilize the young the with their rifle butts, but the kids still had way the Catholics have," explains U.D.F. nearly 1,000 hidden away. "Enough to last HON. HAROLD ROGERS leader Tommy Lyttle. "There never has the night," as one 17-year-old, a ski mask OF KENTUCKY been that same depth of feeling. Fighting tucked in his back pocket, cheerfully put it. against something is more attractive than At midnight neighbors stand around, talk­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES defending it." ing, drinking beer, watching as the bonfire Thursday, June 14, 1990 There are plenty of kids in Belfast who reject either option. Some of them opt for bursts into a wall of heat and forces the Mr. ROGERS. Mr. Speaker, over the past "joyriding," a relatively new plague, a wide­ crowd against the houses. Older people step few months, the House Energy and Com­ back with the aplomb of suburbanites spread, nonpartisan and deadly display of merce Committee has attempted on several juvenile delinquency that equally confounds watching Fourth of July fireworks, while children gallop through the sparks. The occasions to bring H.R. 1396, the International parents, the paramilitaries and the police. Securities Enforcement Cooperation Act to Joyriding in Belfast is a very different crowd screams with pleasure when flames sport from American Graffiti-style cruis­ shoot upward and set ablaze the Union Jack the floor under suspension of the rules. It is ing. Kids steal a car, then speed through atop the heap. my understanding that jurisdictional concerns the streets, too often crashing through As the fire subsides, so does the crowd. A of other committees has precluded consider­ police barricades or into oncoming cars. Be­ few boys start throwing petrol bombs, forc­ ation of this legislation and that it may not be cause the cops tend to start shooting at the ing the police vans to rumble forward. Then possible to resolve these differences in a first glimpse of a careening stolen vehicle, the etiquette of the riot begins, as predict­ manner which would allow speedy consider­ joyriders will place a four- or five-year-old able as it is dreary. Teenagers turn back and ation of this bill. up against the back window to discourage hurl more petrol bombs, the police reply The Senate-passed version of H.R. 1396 the fire. Afterward they often strip the car with rubber bullets, and the rioters hide in contains an amendment which would clarify a and sell the parts. The joyriders grab cars alleys and doorways. One or two smaller from Catholic more than from Protestant provision of the Public Utility Holding Compa­ boys reappear, picking their way through ny Act of 1935 as it pertains to the Kentucky neighborhoods, so the I.R.A. has taken to the narrow cracks in the violence. Brendan, kneecapping those whom they capture. For 12, delivers a report. "Peelers coming up Utilities Co. This amendment was supported every child who wants no part in civil war Sheridan Street." When the bomb tossing by both Senators from Kentucky and similar and wants to go to America, for every child legislation, H.R. 3640, has been introduced in who dreams of joining the I.R.A., there is a and running resume, he vanishes. The younger boys keep the danger in mind. "Ri­ the House by the members of the Kentucky ghetto kid who has no dreams and who lives delegation. for the present, finding the instant, brief oting is good crack," Brendan later says sar­ thrill of joyriding worth the risk. It's sense­ castically, "as long as you don't get hurt." This legislation has the strong support of less, except that these kids have become Seamus Duffy, a 15-year-old boy from the the entire Kentucky delegation because it inured to risk, and joyriding is the one vio­ nearby neighborhood of Oldpark, went to would enable Kentucky Utilities to engage in lent activity in Belfast where the kid is in New Lodge that night looking for excite­ needed economic development activities control, steering his own danger. ment. He never came back. Sometime throughout Kentucky. Joyriding has become an addiction among around 1 a.m., he and a friend were walking My question to the gentleman from Massa­ the hoods, as the hundreds of repeat offend­ down a street in New Lodge, headed for the chusetts is, when can we expect to see the ers who have been arrested by cops or shot epicenter of the riot. He was hit in the chest Kentucky Utilities legislation on the House through the knees by I.R.A. gunmen attest. by a plastic bullet, crumpled to the ground, floor as a free-standing bill? It's also a curious form of rebellion; to most blood oozing from his mouth, and died hoods, both the "peelers"

39-059 0 -91-25 (Pt. 10) 14280 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS June 1.1;, 1990 What we rarely heard about were the suc­ need to understand the values that formed 1970's. The Lettermen began to make the cesses of other baseball greats such as Josh this great Nation. Difficult concepts to explain, record charts with famous hits such as "Put Gibson, Satchel Paige, Hilton Smith, Bill like freedom, liberty, and justice for all, can Your Head on My Shoulder," "Goin' Out of Drake, and other legendary players of the often be better represented through a rever­ My Head/Can't Take My Eyes Off You," Negro baseball leagues. ence for the flag. "Shangri-La," "When I Fall in Love, " and I am proud to note that some of black base­ I am concerned of the impact on our chil­ many, many others. ball's living legends still reside in the Kansas dren of the values displayed by groups who Tony Butala has been the one reliable con­ City area-Buck O'Neil and Connie Johnson, choose to desecrate the flag. Unfortunately, a stant in the longchanging history of the Letter­ Allen Bryant, James LaMarque and Alfred Sur­ vocal minority, who are far from representative men. His incredible dedication has kept their ratt. St. Louis is home to former League play­ of most Americans in their actions, have man­ great love songs alive for over 27 years, and ers James "Cool Papa" Bell and Lee Moody. aged to capture the spotlight by irrational be­ they are still going strong. Another Missouri legend, Ulysses Holliman, havior. These individuals, who do not fully un­ The Lettermen, which is now made up of lives in Plattsburgh. derstand what the flag has symbolized to so Tony Butala, Donovan Scott Tea, and Ernie To help give these great athletes their right­ many, send confusing messages to our young Pontiere continue to give a yearly perform­ ful place in American history, I was honored to people. ance in Sharon, PA. The trio has also present­ cosponsor a resolution designating the third Flag Day is an opportunity to teach our chil­ ed many dynamic concerts nationwide in the week in June as "Negro Baseball Leagues dren about the heritage and idealism which past several years. Tony's enthusiasm and Recognition Week." made our great country. It is a chance to in­ tremendous talent continues to keep the By setting aside special times to commemo­ spire younger generations to believe in the famous sound of the Lettermen a timeless rate Juneteenth and the black heroes of base­ Nation that we have built. The American flag: treasure. ball, we help draw attention to events in our a symbol to cherish and reflect upon, and in­ Tony's latest venture is his recent purchase Nation's history that are important not only to spire others. of the Columbia Theatre in Sharon, PA. This the black community but to all Americans. 64-year-old theater, where Tony performed at the age of 1o, was closed in 1981, following a A TRIBUTE TO TONY BUTALA, destructive fire. Tony is now directing his at­ AN EXTREMELY TALENTED OUR FLAG tention toward renovating and restoring this AND VERSATILE MUSICIAN historical landmark with plans of bringing live HON. SHERWOOD L. BOEHLERT and film entertainment to the people of the OF NEW YORK HON. JOE KOLTER Shenango Valley. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF PENNSYLVANIA With all the great accomplishments and Thursday, June 14, 1990 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES success that Tony Butala has achieved in Thursday, June 14, 1990 mind, I stand before the U.S. House of Repre­ Mr. BOEHLERT. Mr. Speaker, in central sentatives today to honor this extremely tal­ New York, in the beautiful area which I am Mr. KOLTER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today ented and versatile musician. privileged to represent, Flag Day is celebrated before the full U.S. House of Representatives much like it is throughout this great Nation. It to honor and pay very special tribute to Tony is a time when Americans recognize the im­ Butala, founder of the classic vocal group the COUNTRY MUSIC MONTH portant symbolism that "Old Glory" has repre­ Lettermen. sented in the evolution of our country; a time Tony became a favorite among audiences HON. BOB CLEMENT for neighbors to display the flag proudly on following the organization of the Lettermen in OF TENNESSEE front laws, parades with banners waving and 1961, but his career in the entertainment busi­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES bands playing, and yes, a time for politicians ness began long before that. to give speeches. By the age of 4, Tony was singing for audi­ Thursday, June 14, 1990 Symbols are important to any society. Re­ ences in his hometown of Sharon, PA. When Mr. CLEMENT. Mr. Speaker, "from out the member the Alamo, Uncle Sam, the Liberty he was 8 years old Tony's strong singing wide Pacific, to the broad Atlantic shore," Bell, Plymouth Rock, all symbols, important to voice was heard regularly on KDKA Radio in Americans love country music. Country music out Nation not in what they are, but what they Pittsburgh. legend Roy Acuff immortalized those words in represent. Tony had his first big break when he was a song written by A.P. Carter and copyrighted Rising high above all our Nation's symbols, accepted into the Mitchell Boys Choir, also at in 1933 by Peer International Corp. because of the impact it has on so many, is the age of 8. The choir appeared in more than I use those words to reflect the broad the "Stars and Stripes," our flag. It is impossi­ 25 hit movies including "On Moonlight Bay," appeal country music has in our Nation. ble to describe how each American feels "War of the Worlds," and "White Christmas." Today, country music has also gained interna­ toward the flag. To some it provokes feelings Tony also took advantage of solo opportuni­ tional appeal, spreading across our planet. of patriotism, other may be reminded of the ties in Hollywood. In fact, he provided the Today, I have introduced a resolution to de­ freedom they felt when viewing it for the first singing voice for Tommy Rettig in the feature clare the month of October 1990 as "Country time as a U.S. citizen. For many, historic film, "Five Thousand Fingers of Doctor T" and Music Month," and I ask my colleagues to join images may arise of our Founding Fathers on the famous television series, "Lassie." me in honoring an industry that has annual and the ideals they put forth. Following his involvement with the Mitchell sales of $550 million. There is one symbol here in Washington Boys Choir, Tony joined Connie Stevens, According to a recent Harris survey, country that best describes my feelings for the flag Jimmie Blaine, and Dan Witt to form the Four­ music is the best liked music in America, with every time I see it, the lwo Jima Memorial. most, Tony's first vocal group. The group over 60 percent of adult Americans stating There, sitting at the foot of Arlington Ceme­ eventually became a male trio when Connie that country music is their favorite music. tery, is a statue depicting four Marines, battle­ Stevens left for a very successful career in Over 2,200 radio stations in America are weary, yet all struggling to plant the flag in the films. fulltime country music stations, up 92 percent ground. Each Marine may have had his own For the next several years Tony had the op­ over a decade ago. reason for wanting to display the flag, but it's portunity to work with many excellent artists in From the Soviet Union to Australia, people obvious each one knew of the inspirational the entertainment business. While he enjoyed love country music. People always know value that the flag represented. In the back­ this exposure to the great stars of the time, about my home city, Nashville, TN, because it ground are the graves of the men and women his original group experienced several is the home of country music. Since being who died for the freedom that the flag repre­ changes. In 1959, Tony, along with Bob Enge­ elected to the House of Representatives, I sents. It's a powerful statement, impossible to mann and Jim Pike, recorded their first album have had the opportunity to visit many parts of do justice by words, yet like the flag, only ac­ as the Lettermen. The group's success truly the world. curately represented by a symbol. began when they joined with Capitol Records Every time I travel in the United States or The symbol of the flag is important for all in 1961, and Tony Butala soon became one of abroad and mention Nashville, people always Americans, particularly for our children, who the great singing sensations of the 1960's and ask me about country music. June 14, 1990 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 14281 This illustrates the unique "Americanism" of worse, because there is really no need for a Let's give Lilco a chance to get on with its country music. It is a musical style that was Long Island Power Authority. Originally responsibility of providing power for Long born in the hills of Tennessee, Virginia, and created to provide leverage against Lilco in Island. Put Lipa on the scrap heap. It the battle to keep the Shoreham nuclear shouldn't even be recycled. the Carolinas. Country music draws its roots energy plant from opening, it is now partici­ from religious hymns, traditional ballads, folk pating in a sham-the dismantling of the songs, and even the soulfulness of rhythm Shoreham facility. CANDIDATE OUT TO CRASH THE and blues, and most importantly, embodies With five staff executives and two secre­ PARTY the spirit of America. taries, it has to rely totally on the New York If fact, there is nothing more American than State Power Authority and consultants for apple pie, our flag, and country music. the expertise needed to satisfy the Federal HON. MERVYN M. DYMALLY Nuclear Regulatory Commission with OF CALIFORNIA I am proud to represent "Music City regard to closing Shoreham. U.S.A.," the home of country music. I am also No staff, no real current function-yet the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES proud to introduce this resolution to officially taxpayers are asked to continue to foot the Thursday, June 14, 1990 declare October as "Country Music Month." bill for this political anachronism. Lipa has I urge my colleagues to join me and the mil­ spent millions for consultants with nothing Mr. DYMALL Y. Mr. Speaker, I bring to Mem­ lions of country music fans across this Nation to show for the dollars. It has become a bers' attention an article which appeared in and throughout the world in recognizing this "sand box" of convenience for political fig­ the November 7, 1988, edition of Insight, writ­ ures who use Lipa as a platform for their great American style of music on the 26th an­ ten by Glenn Simpson. own political objectives. niversary of "Country Music Month." Beating up the "big guy" and fighting for CANDIDATE OuT To CRASH THE PARTY the "underdog" is as old and as demagogic Also, since its founding, the Highlands Star which we give it from generation to genera­ shouldn't have been surprised by the tion. The choices are ours. It floats in ma­ has served to record much of the history of eagle. jestic silence above the hosts that execute I had just turned off Highway 61, taking east Harris County for future generations. The those choices, whether in peace or in war. pages of the Highlands Star have recorded the road that leads to the Prairie Island And yet, though silent, it speaks to us­ Indian Reservation near Red Wing. It was the many changes that have occurred in east speaks to us of the past, of the men and soaring above a field near the bluffs that Harris County in the 1950's, 1960's, 1970's, women who went before us, and the record loom over the backwaters of the Mississippi 1980's, and now the 1990's. The Highlands they wrote upon it • • • River, hovering in a steady wind blowing Star has served as an extraordinarily useful Beyond the flag's symbolic representation from the west, dipping the feathers on its historical record, and it will continue to do so. of the Thirteen Original Colonies and the 50 wingtips to stay impossibly stationary. It I want to take this opportunity to commend States, our flag represents the history of our didn't seem to move forward at all but just Jim and Alton for the fine newspaper they country, its struggles, its values, and our na­ held its own in the gale, hanging in one spot founded 35 years ago, and to commend Alton tional unity. Many great Americans have as if it had repealed the law of gravity. I stopped to watch. and Charlene for the work which they have so fought and many have died to preserve and "Amos," I thought. "The eagle is there for professionally and so successfully carried on protect the values that the American flag sym­ Amos." since then. The men and women of High­ bolizes. Our freedom and liberty as a nation Every time I saw Amos, there always lands, and of all east Harris County, owe them are only as strong as the willingness that we seemed to be an eagle overhead. So I don't a tremendous debt of gratitude for the service have to respect and defend them. The Ameri­ know why it should have been any different they have provided to their community through can flag represents that willingness, as it has Friday, even though Friday was the day the Highlands Star. As a member of the Texas been proven in the past and as we stand Amos Owen was buried. Press Association and the South Texas Press ready in the present. The first time I saw Amos, he was kneel­ ing in a foot of snow, struggling against an­ Association, Alton has distinguished himself in The American flag does not belong to any other strong wind to light the sacred a highly competitive business, and he and individual American. Instead, it belongs equal­ Dakota Indian ceremonial pipe he held cra­ Charlene have won the friendship and respect ly to each and every American in the country. dled in his arms. In a large circle around of their community. The flag belongs to those who have fought him, 50 people stood quietly, trying to keep Mr. Speaker, I know that you join with me in under it in wartime, and to those who have warm. I remember wondering how this man expressing our best wishes for continued suc­ been born under it in times of peace. The flag with the long gray ponytail, who was not cess to Alton and Charlene Neatherlin, to the belongs to those who hold great respect and wearing a jacket and whose hands were un­ entire staff of the Highlands Star, and to the honor for it and all that it represents, and it protected, could stand the bitter cold. good men and women who read the paper Then, from high above, came a shrill call. belongs to those who hold it and their Gov­ Eyes turned upward, toward the crystal blue each and every week. ernment in disdain. In any event, the flag of sky, where a majestic eagle was circling the United States protects and belongs to all above our little gathering on the banks of those who live under it. It is public property, HONORING THE AMERICAN the Minnesota River. An eagle, some of us paid for not by American taxes but by Ameri­ said, trying not to shout. But other people, FLAG ON FLAG DAY can lives, and its desecration by individuals veterans of previous pipe ceremonies, without public consent should not be permit­ seemed unfazed. Of course there's an eagle, HON. ROBERT J. LAGOMARSINO ted. they said. There's always an eagle. OF CALIFORNIA It was the day after Christmas, 1985. I The first amendment of the U.S. Constitu­ had driven to that windswept park called IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES tion guarantees the freedom of speech and Land of Memories in Mankato to take part Thursday, June 14, 1990 the freedom to petition the Government for a in Amos' pipe ceremony. On another day redress of grievances. Burning or desecrating after Christmas, near the spot where we Mr. LAGOMARSINO. Mr. Speaker, I rise this the symbol of our Nation's fought-for free­ stood, 38 Dakota men were hanged by the morning, on the occasion of Flag Day, in doms and liberties is not an exercise of either state of Minnesota in an act of official honor of the American flag. On this day in of these rights. I urge all of my colleagues to vengeance that followed the 1862 war be­ 1777, the Second Continental Congress first join me in honoring the flag of the United tween the people of the Dakota adopted a new national flag displaying the nation and the white settlers who were States of America on Flag Day 1990 by sup­ flooding across their land. stars and stripes. While I am proud to cele­ porting a constitutional amendment to prohibit brate the anniversary of the adoption of our That act of legalized lynching was seared its desecration. into the consciousness of the state's Indians. symbol of national unity, I am, at the same And Amos Owen, the Dakota spiritual time, outraged that the Supreme Court has leader who died last week at 73, did more again decided to allow the desecration of that than anyone I know to help heal the scars symbol. A FRIEND AND MINNESOTAN, that were left by the largest mass execution Though Flag Day has been an official cele­ AMOS OWEN in American history and by the imprison­ bration in parts of the country for well over ment and exile of the Dakota people that 100 years, it was in 1916 that President followed the hanging. HON. GERRY SIKORSKI Each Dec. 26, Amos led a pipe ceremony in Woodrow Wilson issued an official proclama­ OF MINNESOTA tion calling for a nationwide observance of the Mankato, burning sweet sage, praying to the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES four directions, reciting the names of the 38 flag on June 14. Finally in 1949, President Thursday, June 14, 1990 who died and passing the pipe around the Harry Truman signed a resolution passed by circle. As Amos bent over the redstone pipe the Congress making June 14 of every year a Mr. SIKORSKI. Mr. Speaker, it is with that cold, blustery day and at last got its day to honor the flag. sorrow that I today pay tribute to a friend, a contents to catch fire, it was clear that he 14284 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS June 11,, 1990 held something more precious than a pipe since January, 1970. Twenty years of his civic promoter, led the resurrection of the in his hands, he held the desire to bring career have been dedicated to providing a community at that time. peace and reconciliation between peoples. better quality of health care in Bergen County, Government has also played a role in the Amos devoted the last years of his life to the pipe and its ways, the traditional reli­ NJ. development of Pell City. When we in this gious practices of the Dakota. He wasn't a George is a native resident of New Jersey House consider the need to rebuild and preacher- Amos didn't have to raise his where he was born in 1915. He served his expand our Nation's system of roads, high­ voice to be listened to- but he possessed an country proudly in the U.S. Air Corps during ways, and bridges, we need to remember aura of spiritual sincerity a lot of bishops World War II. He served as the special events what a tremendous impact earlier transporta­ would envy. He was a teacher who showed and school coordinator at the Record before tion programs had on the lives of our citizens. his students patience and generosity. Many he began his career with the Bergen County Pell City was the beneficiary of an early high­ times, Amos started the day with a pipe ceremony on one of Minnesota's Indian res­ Medical Society. way project sponsored by Speaker Bankhead. ervations and ended it with a ceremony on George is a board member of the Bergen This highway, now known as U.S. Highway 78, another reservation, criss-crossing the state County Chapter of the American Cancer Soci­ linked Pell City with Birmingham and Atlanta, in between. ety, works with the Committee for Girl Scouts providing an alternative to reliance on the rail­ "He was the type of person who never said Council, and has written a long series of arti­ roads. The link to those two larger communi­ no to people," says his friend, Vernell Waba­ cles in the American Association of Medical ties was further strengthened with the building sha, who often hosted Amos when he visited Society Executives [AAMSE] magazine re­ of the Interstate Highway System and the lo­ the Lower Sioux Reservation near Redwood Falls. "When people came and asked for garding the various aspects of being a medi­ cation of Interstate 20 in close proximity to help, he always did what he could." cal society executive. He is also a member of Pell City. The construction of a hydroelectric Over the years, hundreds came to visit Toastmaster's International and belongs to dam on the Coosa River, creating Lake Logan Amos on the Prairie Island reservation and various bicycle clubs and story-telling associa­ Martin, not only assured a reliable source of to participate in the sweatlodge ceremonies tions. low-cost electric power, but also opened up a he held each week. Only a mile from the His dedication to the community is exempli­ recreational area which has proven extremely sweatlodge where Amos sought prayer and fied by the many services which he has popular, not only to the citizens of Pell City, purification, the Prairie Island Nuclear worked to provide. During the bicentennial Power Plant stands like a visitor from an­ but to those of the adjacent Birmingham met­ other planet. celebration in 1976, George worked with all ropolitan area. In fact, the combination of One day in 1979, Amos was on the hillside the community ambulance corps to set up easy highway access and recreational oppor­ behind his house, cutting sumac branches to emergency care while thousands of people tunities have made the Pell City area one of make pipe stems, when he noticed dozens of gathered along the Hudson to watch the tall the fastest-growing in Alabama. cars speeding away from the power plant. ships sail in. This is just one of the many pro­ The economic transformation of Pell City Later, Amos and the other reservation resi­ grams he has dedicated his life to providing. has reflected the changes in our Nation's dents learned that there had been a leak at George is one of those special few who truly economy. The old dependence on iron and the plant and that the workers had evacuat­ ed without telling the residents of the reser­ make a difference in our society. pipe mills has given way to the production of vation. Mr. Speaker, I am proud to join in paying telecommunications equipment by companies Amos wasn't surprised that there had tribute to this exceptional man and extend my such as Contel. The local school system has been an accident at the power plant. He be­ best wishes to him. a commitment to preparing its students to lieved that when disrespect is shown to cre­ take their rightful place in this rapidly changing ation, bad luck follows. For that reason, world. And the citizens of this community, as Amos did not fish during the last 12 years of A CONGRESSIONAL SALUTE TO they look back over the trials and accomplish­ his life. He loved fishing but he had made a PELL CITY, AL, ON THE OCCA­ pledge not to kill anything. ments of the past century, are both proud and SION OF THEIR CENTENNIAL hopeful. I salute them, Mr. Speaker, for their "Even when I have to cut willows," he said CELEBRATION last month, "for every tree I cut, I talk to perseverance, their imagination, and the coop­ each one and give them an offering-tobac­ eration which has allowed them to work to­ co or something. I give an offering to every­ HON. CLAUDE HARRIS gether for their common betterment. These thing in Mother Nature that I use. A lot of OF ALABAMA are qualities which have served them well in people forget to do that and then they IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the past and which will, no doubt, ensure their wonder why something goes wrong. There's success in the future. a world out there that nobody knows about. Thursday, June 14, 1990 That's why they call it the Great Mystery." Mr. HARRIS. Mr. Speaker, a centennial is On Friday, a horse-drawn hearse carried always a historic occasion, whether for an in­ Amos to the Prairie Island cemetery. He was PASS A BUDGET RESOLUTION buried under a cottonwood tree in a coffin dividual, an institution, or a community. Today made by one of his sons, his body wrapped I want to salute the community of Pell City, in a star quilt and with bracelets of sage the county seat of St. Clair County, AL, which HON. JOHN EDWARD PORTER around his ankles and his wrists. There this year celebrates the 1OOth anniversary of OF ILLINOIS were Christian prayers and Dakota prayers its founding. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES and a strong wind and an eagle soaring The development of this community over above the bluff. the past century parallels the changes of the Thursday, June 14, 1990 It was a beautiful day. century itself. Begun as an industrial commu­ Mr. PORTER. Mr. Speaker, the United nity established by George H. Pell, its location States faces many pressing problems-crime, IN HONOR OF GEORGE WILLIS was chosen to take advantage of the area's drugs, global warming, a massive savings and natural resources and its proximity to the junc­ loan cleanup. Nevertheless, time after time, HON. ROBERT G. TORRICELLI tion of three railroad lines. Despite such ad­ public interest polls show that the issue of OF NEW JERSEY vantages, the community suffered greatly in greatest concern to the public is the budget the cycle of economic boom and bust, and deficit. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the fights over railroad regulation which domi­ You certainly wouldn't know that by the way Thursday, June 14, 1990 nated the close of the last century. In fact, the we operate. We treat the budget resolution Mr. TORRICELLI. Mr. Speaker, it is with Pell City Iron & Land Co. went bankrupt, as like it was a piece of minor commemorative great respect and admiration that I address did its successor. However, the citizens of this legislation. If we have time to pass a budget, my colleagues in the House today, for I rise to community did not lose their faith or optimism. we do. Otherwise, we simply let the ship of extend my heartiest congratulations and And, indeed, for Pell City the third time was state list toward another annual budget wreck. warmest best wishes to Mr. George Willis on the charm. New investment expanded the The budget resolution is a necessary part of the occasion of a testimonial dinner in his city's industrial activity beyond the original the budget process and must be taken seri­ honor. mineral-based economy to include the South's ously. To our credit, the House did pass a George Willis has been the executive direc­ first soilpipe plant and textile production. budget this year only 2 weeks after the statu­ tor of the Bergen County Medical Society Sumter Cogswell, a banker, industrialist, and tory deadline. June 11,, 1990 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 14285 But the other body is stalled-waiting for round training, education, and vocational guid­ On June 15, 1990, the association will hold the budget summit to provide direction. ance. Mrs. Hughes was one of a group of its third annual foster parents recognition 1 call on the Senate to take up the budget mothers in Westchester County, NY who dinner dance to pay tribute to Joy Bailey, ex­ resolution and allow us to determine our firm joined with the current director of the institute, ecutive director of Forestdale, Inc., for her budget targets now, rather than forcing an Jack M. Gootzeit, to found St. Judes in 1967. contributions to child welfare. After receiving a after-the-fact, quick-fix budget later in the As a parent of two handicapped children, Mrs. masters in social work from Fordham Universi­ year, leading, most certainly, to an omnibus Hughes sought to bring attention to the need ty, Joy Bailey has devoted over 35 years to continuing resolution, the Washington Monu­ for more services as well as an increased rec­ the field of social work and child welfare. After ment of fiscal failure. ognition of the rights of the handicapped. She working for several child welfare agencies in and the other mothers were determined to the New York City area and the Child Welfare LOUISVILLE ORCHESTRA PER- provide the services for their own as well as Training Center at Columbia University School FORMANCE AT KENNEDY many other handicapped children; the IAHD­ of Social Work, Bailey joined Forestdale, Inc., CENTER St. Jude Rehabilitation Institute was thus in 1982, and was appointed executive director founded and has provided hope and opportu­ in 1985. nity to hundreds since that time. At Forestdale, Inc., a private foster care HON. ROMANO L. MAZZOLI Mrs. Hughes has seen the growth and de­ agency in Forest Hills, NY, Bailey accom­ OF KENTUCKY velopment of the institute and continues to be plishes the extremely difficult task of placing IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES an advocate of further advances in the serv­ neglected and troubled children with foster Thursday, June 14, 1990 ices for and the rights of the handicapped. parents who will provide the children with Mr. MAZZOLI. Mr. Speaker, I rise to wel­ She has worked successfully with the Federal needed guidance, love, and emotional sup­ come the Louisville Orchestra to Washington Government in building a group home in port. In addition, Bailey works with children's for its performance this evening at the Kenne­ Pleasantville; furthermore, she has waged natural parents to solve their problems and dy Center for the Performing Arts. many other struggles in finding space, obtain­ gain control of their future. Her work makes The Louisville Orchestra has been invited to ing zoning clearances, and receiving approval this world a better and more humane place. perform as part of the 45th National Confer­ for the location and construction of schools, Mr. Speaker, I call upon all my colleagues in ence of the American Symphony Orchestra recreation, and conference centers, and other the U.S. House of Representatives to join me League. The invitation marks the first time that projects. in paying tribute to Joy Bailey and the Forest­ an orchestra other than the host city's ensem­ Through her endeavors, Mrs. Hughes has dale Foster and Adoptive Parents Association. ble has given a public concert at the annual been honored on many occasions for her conference. dedication, service, and perserverance. In 1981 , she was elected "citizen of the Year" A CONGRESSIONAL SALUTE TO The concert will feature works that figure DR. H. FRANK COLLINS prominently in the history of the Louisville Or­ by the New York State Teachers Association; chestra. "Inner Voices" by Chinary Ung will in 1983, she was chosen "Mother of the open the program. Louisville pianist and Artist Year." She has been appointed to the State HON. GLENN M. ANDERSON in Residence, Lee Luvisi, will be at keyboard Assembly Task Force on Mental Retardation OF CALIFORNIA for the "Concerto for Piano and Orchestra," and Developmental Disabilities and the Feder­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES by Paul Hindemith. al Congressional Council on Developmental Thursday, June 14, 1990 Disabilities. Recently, she was elected the Since giving its first concert in 1937, the Mr. ANDERSON. Mr. Speaker, today I rise Louisville Orchestra has progressed and ma­ chairman of the Advisory Council of the Mental Retardation Institute at the Westchest­ to pay tribute to a man who has made a sin­ tured into one of the Nation's leading orches­ gular contribution to his community. Dr. Frank tras in the performance of new works by er County Medical Center. Mrs. Rose Marie Hughes serves as an out­ Collins has served as pastor of the Calvary American composers. A $500,000 grant from Baptist Church of Bellflower, CA, for 27 years. the Rockefeller Foundation in the 1950's saw standing model of service and citizenship. Her commitment to the severely handicapped has Today I would like to extend to him a congres­ the orchestra through difficult financial times sional salute upon his retirement for his record and, so did the leadership of Robert Whitney, spanned four decades and has resulted in many outstanding achievements. Through her of accomplishment. the orchestra's conductor for 30 years. Born on a farm in Alabama, Frank grew up The Louisville Orchestra has been under efforts, hundreds of handicapped children have been given a chance through the inno­ the youngest of 12 children. The first member the direction of Lawrence Leighton Smith for of his family to answer the call of holy service, the past 7 years. As a strong proponent of vations provided by the IAHD-St. Jude Reha­ bilitation Institute. Mrs. Hughes should be he became an ordained minister in 1951 after contemporary music, he has continued the or­ a successful professional singing career which chestra's tradition of commissioning and re­ highly commended for her work and accom­ plishments. lasted almost a decade. Luckily for southern cording modern music. Californians, he came to Bellflower with his Mr. Speaker, I commend the Louisville Or­ wife, Berniece, to pastor the Calvary Baptist chestra's music director, Lawrence Leighton FORESTDALE FOSTER AND Church in 1963. Smith; executive director, Wayne S. Brown; ADOPTIVE PARENTS ASSOCIA­ Frank is the father of two children, Sandra and the entire organization who make the TION HONORS JOY BAILEY and David. Under his tutelage, the Calvary Louisville Orchestra one of the Nation's promi­ Baptist Church congregation has grown from nent ensembles. HON. GARY L. ACKERMAN 400 to 3,000. The church is a leader in the OF NEW YORK global missionary effort, lending active support ROSE MARIE HUGHES: DECADES IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES to 52 missionaries worldwide. In addition, the OF DEDICATION church built its own school in the Philippines, Thursday, June 14, 1990 and supports two others. Two of these three HON. NITA M. LOWEY Mr. ACKERMAN. Mr. Speaker, over the last educational institutions have "Collins Hall" OF NEW YORK 3 years in the United States, the number of dormitories named in Frank's honor. Frank IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES children in foster care has increased by over does not leave it to his disciples alone to 30 percent to approximately 300,000. Many of spread the Bible's teaching outside Calvary's Thursday, June 14, 1990 these children suffer from serious physical, walls, however. He has personally led 12 Mrs. LOWEY of New York. Mr. Speaker, emotional, and medical problems. Fortunately, tours of the holy land and travels constantly to rise today to pay tribute to Mrs. Rose Marie there are organizations like the Forestdale speaking engagements for the National and Hughes, the president and one of the found­ Foster and Adoptive Parents Association, es­ International Bible Conference. Frank has also ers of the IAHD-St. Jude Rehabilitation Insti­ tablished in 1983, that provides support and conducted his own television and radio pro­ tute. encouragement to adoptive and foster parents gram: "Meeting Time at Calvary" seen on The institute is a multiservice center which who have unselfishly opened their home and KHJ-TV, channel 9, in Los Angeles for the provides the severely handicapped with year- family to children in need. past 15 years. 14286 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS June 1.4, 1990 We will all miss Frank and his familiar and to implore the Almighty for divine intervention Despite this startling figure, an inordinate uplifting message. My wife, Lee, joins me in for the bloodless liberation of Cuba. They number of people are blaming our burgeoning congratulating him for an outstanding career hope to achieve increased international pres­ crime problem on the private ownership of of service to the citizens of the South Bay. sure against Cuba's Communist regime, as firearms and are calling for a ban on many well as to deliver a message of good will to such weapons. While I can understand the the people of Cuba from freedom-loving emotional appeal of banning firearms, I feel NORTH PROVIDENCE RECEIVES people of around the world which have the that such an approach is neither practical nor COMMUNITY ACHIEVEMENT capability to deliver such a message. desirable. AWARD For 31 long years, the people of Cuba have What is worse, this approach obscures the been forced to live in fear and oppression. true nature of the problem of violent crime. I HON. RONALD K. MACHTLEY They have been subjected to the most ob­ think it is clear to most that something is OF RHODE ISLAND scene violations of human rights. They have wrong when 72 percent of the murderers in IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES been denied many freedoms which we in the this country are allowed to walk free after 1 Thursday, June 14, 1990 United States consider basic to our society. year or less of prison. They have been denied the freedom of With such a large percentage of the mur­ Mr. MACHTLEY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today speech, the freedom of religion, freedom from derers in this country out roaming the streets, to congratulate the town of North Providence unwarranted arrest or unreasonable searches it is no wonder that our Nation is being victim­ for receiving the 1990 Community Achieve­ and seizures, freedom to travel throughout ized by violent crime. We will have the oppor­ ment Award given by the Administration on their country, among others. tunity in the 101 st Congress to reverse this Aging with the Department of Health and Fidel Castro has made his intransigent atti­ trend by enacting a tough anticrime package Human Services. tude toward democratic change very clear. He that sends a strong message to criminals that The North Providence Senior Center, the has said that he would rather allow Cuba to crime doesn't pay. Roger Williams General Hospital, and the sink into the ocean like Atlantis than deviate It is my hope that the House will include Brown University Medical School collaborated from communism and that whoever intends to H.R. 2529 in its upcoming anticrime package. to develop a health clinic on the site of the seek changes will only find bloodshed. The biggest crime in this country is that vio­ senior center to improve the coordination and Mr. Speaker, this group of Cuban-American lent felons have regularly been able to reduce continuity of care for its elderly clients. lay people simply desire their native homeland their sentences and continue their violent pas­ The addition of the clinic ensures that North of Cuba to be free. They desire peace without times, and I urge Members to join me in this Providence Senior Center clients are exam­ bloodshed for their fellow compatriots. effort to end this travesty. ined regularly by a primary care physician, de­ I would like to congratulate Esteban M. Ber­ creasing the frequency by which senior citi­ uvides, Jose Torriente, Esther M. Ponce, COLOMBIA'S PRESIDENT BARCO: zens use emergency rooms as a source of pri­ Ramon Grau Alsina, Andres Garcia, Rafael mary care. The senior center provides the MORE THAN A DRUG WARRI­ Moraleo, Manuel Ugalde, Rolando Perez, Fer­ OR, A MAN WITH A VISION OF site, office staff, a social worker, and patients' nando Hernandez, Dr. Celestino Vazquez, and transportation. FREEDOM AND DEMOCRACY Maria Cristina Suarez for their dedication and FOR THE WORLD Brown University's Medical School uses the conviction in this just cause. clinic for geriatric training and provides a geri­ This past decade, we have witnessed totali­ atric medicine internist. Roger Williams Gener­ tarian governments fall from across the globe, HON. CHARLES B. RANGEL al Hospital provides the clinic with services, allowing their oppressed people to taste the OF NEW YORK supplies, and equipment. The program's suc­ sweetness of peace, freedom, and justice. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES cess can be measured by the increased Victories in Poland, East Germany, Hungary, Thursday, June 14, 1990 volume of elderly patients who receive this co­ Czechoslovakia, Romania, and Nicaragua are Mr. RANGEL. Mr. Speaker, we have all ordinated system of care. The clinic is also affirmations that democracy is alive and well been impressed with the tremendous courage expanding its facilities and service hours. and that communism is dying. Many of these and dedication of President Virgilio Barco of It is with great pleasure that I salute the transitions to democracy have taken place Colombia. His tough stance against drug traf­ town of North Providence for its outstanding without bloodshed. Following the tradition of ficking cartels in the face of their brutality has achievements with regards to elderly care. I nonviolence and prayer to achieve change, I been exemplary. wish them continued success in the future. am sure that my fellow colleagues will join me President Barco's tough antidrug policy de­ in appealing for public moral support to this rives from a strong belief in freedom and de­ just cause and pray that the chains of oppres­ mocracy. These values are being directly WORLDWIDE DAY OF PRAYER sion will soon fall from Cuba. FOR FREEDOM AND DEMOCRA­ threatened by the continuous heinous attacks CY IN CUBA on the people and the Government of Colom­ bia. While the President knows that the strug­ HON. ILEANA ROS-LEHTINEN URGE TO ENACT ANTICRIME gle will be difficult and the sacrifices great, he OF FLORIDA PACKAGE knows that the integrity of democracy in Co­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES lombia, one of the oldest democracies in HON. BEN NIGHTHORSE South America, is being directly threatened. Thursday, June 14, 1990 Mr. Speaker, President Barco recently deliv­ Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN. Mr. Speaker, I would CAMPBELL ered the commencement address to the grad­ like to focus the attention of this legislative as­ OF COLORADO uating class at his alma mater, Massachusetts sembly to the efforts of a group of Cuban­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Institute of Technology. In that speech, he Americans from my congressional district of shares his thoughts on the rapidly changing Miami, FL, who are organizing a Worldwide Thursday, June 14, 1990 world around us and the importance of assist­ Day of Prayer for Freedom and Democracy in Mr. CAMPBELL of Colorado. Mr. Speaker, 1 ing all emerging and struggling democracies Cuba to be observed on July 15, 1990. year ago last week I introduced legislation to to develop and thrive. This group of Cuban-Americans are a col­ mandate tougher criminal sentences for those This speech gives many helpful insights into lection of lay people of different faiths who individuals who wrongfully use or traffic in fire­ a great man who has risked so much for the are united by two main ideas. First, the desire arms. I felt then, as I do now, that one of our ideals he holds so dear. I would like to share for absolute freedom and democracy for the most effective tactics against urban street it with my colleagues in the House. The text island of Cuba; and, second, the fervent belief crime is getting tough on the criminals who follows: in the power of prayer to produce such commit these crimes. SPEECH OF PRESIDENT VIRGILIO BARCO AT THE change. Currently, this is not being done. Statistics COMMENCEMENT EXERCISES OF THE MASSA­ The objective of the group is to contact from the Department of Justice show that in CHUSETTS INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY 50,000 congregations of different denomina­ 1985, only 28 percent of all murders resulted President Gray, Members of the Board, tions around the world requesting their prayers in prison sentences of longer than 1 year. Distinguished Guests, Class of 1990: June 11,, 1990 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 14287 In a few short days, each of you will be en­ the edge of a new time in my life. This Cold War appeared to be a reality that tering a new stage in life, new careers, new speech to the class of 1990 at my Alma would never leave. Soviets and Americans opportunities, new challenges. In a few Mater will be one of the last major speeches stood poised, ready to strike each other at a short months, I will be leaving the office of of my Presidency. Soon I will depart elected moment's notice, threatening the existence President of Colombia. I have been on a office and seek new challenges in my life. of the human race. long and fascinating journey since that day Some have asked how I managed the job of Around the world, democracy was in re­ in 1943 when, like all of you today, I re­ President at such difficult times. I tell them treat and totalitarian regimes flourished on ceived my degree from MIT. that it is nothing compared to taking the nearly every continent. The result of totali­ I remember that day well. So many things oral Ph D examinations at MIT. tarianism in Latin America was the same as raced through my mind. So much was hap­ In many ways, my situation is much like everywhere: the crushing of the will of the pening in the world. So much was happen­ yours: together we enter a new time in our people, the violation of fundamental human ing so fast. Social, political and economic lives, a time with new opportunities and new rights, the demise of democracy. orders were turned upside down by events responsibilities. We must enter this new During this Cold War, the developed around the world. Overnight, it seemed, bor­ time bravely, holding dearly to the values world chose to look the other way as mil­ ders were changing in Europe. No one was that we have been taught to cherish at lions in Latin America suffered under op­ sure what tomorrow would bring. home, at school and here at MIT. pression. U.S. foreign policy remained fixat­ A TIME FOR REFLECTION DEFENSE OF DEMOCRACY ed on East-West competition. A North­ All of this must sound strangely familiar No doubt, all of you expect me to talk South view rarely came into focus. to each of you with the rapid rate of change about an issue that has stirred the hearts And yet, in the last decade, democratic in Europe and around the world. All of it and minds-and emotions-of millions change has swept our continent. Ten years may be a bit overwhelming as well. I can un­ around the world. It is an issue I have come ago most countries of Latin America suf­ derstand the feeling. In my senior year, sit­ to represent, one which has even led to fered under the weight of dictatorship. Just ting in my room at the Graduate House, I some controversy on this campus. I am sure look at the change. Peru returned to democ­ remember feeling a bit overwhelmed myself you expected me to use this time with you racy in 1980, Bolivia in 1982, Argentina in by what the future might bring. to discuss the scourge of illegal narcotics. 1983, Brazil in 1985, Chile, Nicaragua and Little did I know that a few years later, I But that is not what I have come here to Panama in the last year alone. Almost a would be deeply involved in politics, elected speak about today. I hope that my views on whole continent has moved from military to the House of Representatives, only to this issue are well known by now. Every day, rule to legitimately elected leaders. Still, as have Congress shut down as violence against you read about our struggle against narco­ evidence of North America's bias to the cold my party broke out. A year later, I returned terrorism and drug trafficking in Colombia. war ideology, this dramatic change so close to Boston with my new wife to obtain a This struggle will continue when I leave to your own borders receives relatively little graduate degree at MIT. Soon after, my office, for good men and women everywhere attention. first child, Carolina, was born here at Mas­ will not tolerate the misery and violence ECONOMIC POWER VS. MILITARY MIGHT sachusetts General Hospital, at the same bred by those who push and those who con­ time my friend and young professor Paul sume illegal drugs. Now it is time to open our eyes to a new Samuelson and his wife had triplets. world. After years of superpower conflict, No, today I want to explore with you a each one vying for gains in a high-stakes I knew I had to return to Colombia at a wider vision and the events that will shape a time of crisis, but little did I know what ex­ new global order in the 21st century. For of game for global military advantage, we are traordinary events would shape my life in all days-a day which has such personal im­ now able to see beyond the East-West con­ public service. I have learned that our lives portance to me and to each of you-this is a frontation. Today's global order no longer and careers are shaped by outside forces, day to look forward, not back. rests on the foundation of security con­ often beyond our control. Throughout our Like most of you here, in Colombia we cerns; military might is no longer what de­ lives, we are faced with important choices. watched on television the wall come down in termines a country's place in the interna­ In the end. I realized how important it is to Berlin with rapt attention. From "People tional system. establish a set of values and beliefs to guide Power" in the Philippines to Vaclev Havel's We are now able to look beyond the these choices. "Velvet Revolution" to the "NO" vote in myopia of the Cold War, beyond our previ­ I also realized that a strong foundation in Chile, democracy is on the rise around the ously clouded horizon, to where a new world the humanities, economics and technology globe as totalitarian governments are tossed is waiting. A world where economic growth was the key, for it is through these basic off by people restless to experience a world and technological innovation will be of criti­ disciplines that we manage change. They of freedom. For all those devoted to the cal importance, not sheer military strength. are truly at the core of social progress. Now cause of freedom, we share in their celebra­ A world where entrepreneurs and innova­ these enormously powerful tools of change tion of democracy. tors will lead the way, not the generals of rest in your hands and the fate of future Democracy is not a distant notion at all in yesterday. generations, depends on your ability to put Colombia. Indeed, our position in Latin Witness Japan-a country that spends to good use all that you have learned. Your America is somewhat unique. Our Constitu­ little on its military but that has suddenly families, your professors and I are all confi­ tion is nearly as old as yours and our demo­ leaped to the front ranks of world powers. It dent that each of you can meet the chal­ cratic institutions have long been a model is a country that gives more economic aid to lenge. for our neighbors. This is the true signifi­ the Third World than any other nation-in­ This pace of change, and the rigors of aca­ cance of our current struggle, for the great­ cluding the historically generous United demic life have at times, I'm sure, left you est threat to our democracy is narcoterror­ States. The small military establishment of gasping for breath, wondering if the whirl ism and the insatiable worldwide demand Japan presents no serious threat to the vast of learning around you will ever slow down. for drugs which fuels it. In the past, we usu­ armies of the U.S. or Soviet Union, but Today, you can stop and take a breath. through its economic might it wields true Look back on the years you have spent at ally saw extremist ideologies as the most se­ global influence today. Which country, I MIT; look beyond the long hours and hard rious threat to democracy, but now drugs ask, do others most want to emulate today­ work. What you have achieved today is a and organized crime are even more danger­ Japan or the Soviet Union? true compliment to all of you and you ous, not only to our democracy, but to yours The economic growth throughout Asia should stop and savor the moment. Commit as well. and in Europe has been extraordinary. Now to memory the time you have spent here THE CHANGING WORLD we must work to expand the economic suc­ and what you have done. In the future you This is an auspicious moment to reflect on cess of these dynamic regions to other areas. will look back on these years as a time of our changing world and a new global order. This is particularly true for the fragile new great excitement, of great challenges and of Look at what has happened since I graduat­ democracies of the world. For these coun­ great ideas. It was a time when many of ed from MIT. In 1943, a terrible war was tries to solidify their political gains, they life's mundane details could be set aside so raging in Europe and in Asia, taking lives will need economic success. From Poland, to you could focus on ideas, on learning, on ex­ and devastating the countryside at every Argentina, to the Philippines, newly-free periencing the thrill of academic life. You turn. No one can ever forget the tragedy of people expect economic growth and im­ will look back at these years as a time when this war: the 45 million killed, the Nazi proved living standards and, in order to life was lived to its fullest, when bonds of death camps, the destruction of towns, maintain stability, those expectations must friendship were built, bonds that will last cities, of lives and hopes of generations to be met. It is your responsibility, and those your entire lives. Never forget what you come, the use of atomic weapons at Hiroshi­ in other wealthy countries, to ensure the have learned here; it will serve you well for ma and Nagasaki. fostering of global economic growth. In this years to come. Indeed, it has served me well. Seven years later, when I returned to MIT way you can help these fledgling democra­ In many ways, this is also a proud day in for post-graduate studies, Europe was still cies as they struggle to spread their wings. my life. Today, I also find myself poised on rebuilding the ravages of this war and the This is especially true in Latin America, a 14288 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS June 14, 1990 region which historically has received far My Administration has already set aside Amendment rights," wrote Justice Will!am too little attention. The best way to foster more than 40 million acres of rain forest as J . Brennan in the court's opinion. North-South cooperation will not be Indian reserves in the Amazon region, an Or, as House Speaker Tom Foley, D­ through military means, but rather by guar­ area larger than England. Let us pledge to Wash., put it, "Flag burning isn't worth anteeing access of Latin America's democra­ seek sane development policies which recog­ tampering with the most important reposi­ cies to economic prosperity and change. nize the value of our most precious re­ tory of freedom any country has ever estab­ It is also the responsibility of the develop­ sources. Let us pledge to retire this debt lished in its history." ing world to take advantage of the opportu­ now for future generations. We wholeheartedly agree. nities presented by this new environment. OUR SHARED VISION Unfortunately, there will now be a move Truly globalized trade and finance have You are indeed as fortunate as I was to be in Congress, supported by President Bush, given rise to opportunities for us all. Some­ embarking on new careers during a water­ to amend the Constitution and provide spe­ times it is not macro-economic theory, but shed period. The record of human history is cial protection for the flag. rather concrete, specific projects which marked by these moments of fundamental That move should die under its own have global impact. The engineers among change. You now inherit a new global order weight after thorough scrutiny. you know what I mean. In Colombia, we with new challenges and extraordinary op­ Don't forget that this is an election year have been designing such a project. Like portunities. and not all efforts to jump on the flag-burn­ you, we are blessed with coasts on both As you watched the joy of your young ing amendment bandwagon will be sincere. oceans, and our economy must reach out to German colleagues dancing in the streets, It will be used and exploited as an emotion­ both the industrialized West and the Pacific or the sorrow on the faces of those brave al political weapon-a way to get elected re­ Basin. One method of doing this is what we young students of Tianamin Square, or the gardless of whether the flag receives consti­ call the Interoceanic Land Bridge a ground courage of young Colombian soldiers fight­ transportation network of railroads, pipe­ tutional protection. ing for democracy against narco-terrorism, If you don't think so, just listen to Senate lines and highways only 250 kilometers long it may have been difficult for you here on between deepwater ports in both the Atlan­ Minority Leader Bob Dole, R-Kan. this beautiful campus in Boston to truly ap­ "We don't need more hearings the President is authorized and re­ of Philadelphia as foreign foes rather than text of Joint Resolution 493 follows: quested to issue a proclamation calling upon fellow citizens. Suburban legislators speak H.J. RES. 493 the people of the United States to observe on terms of battling Philadelphia interests, Whereas the people of the Baltic States of Baltic Freedom Day with appropriate cere­ getting what's rightfully ours, making sure Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania have cher­ monies and activities, and to submit to the Philadelphia doesn't get a dime more than ished the principles of religious and political Congress within sixty days a statement ar­ it deserves. freedom and have recently held mass dem­ ticulating specific actions the United States Last year, state Rep. Sam Morris, D-Ches­ onstrations calling for freedom and inde­ Government is taking, in fulfillment of the ter County, was vehemently attacked by his pendence; intent of the nonrecognition principle, to- Republican opponent for being too con­ Whereas from 1918 to 1940, the Baltic support the peaceful restoration of cerned about Philadelphia. States existed as independent, sovereign na­ the independence of the Baltic States; and But why shouldn't Morris be concerned tions and as fully recognized members of encourage Soviet support for a peace­ about Philadelphia? The true citizen of a the League of Nations; ful transition to independence and democra­ democracy is, as !socrates said one "who Whereas 1990 marks the fiftieth anniver­ cy in the Baltic States. considers poverty among his fellow citizens sary of the invasion, seizure, and illegal in­ Today, freely elected governments exist in as his own disgrace and measures his well­ corporation of the Baltic States into the being not by trying to outdo each other, but Soviet Union against the national will and the Baltic States, and the people of Latvia, Estonia, and Lithuania are striving to achieve by the absence of want among the whole the desire for independence and freedom of people." the same success as the countries of Eastern the Baltic people; Moreover, by thumbing our noses at Whereas 1990 also marks the fiftieth anni­ Europe. The Baltic States have embarked Philadelphia, we're undermining our own versary of the continued policy of the upon a steadfast course of reestablishing true way of life. United States of not recognizing the illegal independence in their beloved homelands. The drugs and crime that breed in the city forcible occupation of the Baltic States by Mr. Speaker, as a Member of Congress, I have spread to every suburban county. And the Soviet Union; am committed to take whatever steps are while block after block of Philadelphia Whereas, due to Soviet and Nazi collusion, housing lies abandoned and crumbling, the Baltic States suffered a loss of one-third necessary to compel the Soviet Union to rec­ ognize the independence of Latvia, Estonia, we're paving over the woods and farms to of their population by the end of World build sprawling new communities that are War II; and Lithuania, and to allow these countries to determine their own destinies without fear of destined to collapse by their own inefficien­ Whereas, under Soviet occupation, the cy. native Baltic peoples have been deported economic reprisal or military response. Consider the evolution of southwestern from their homelands to forced labor and On the 50th anniversary of the illegal occu­ concentration camps in Siberia and else­ Pennsylvania. pation of the Baltic States, I am privileged to In the days of Ben Franklin, Philadelphia where; join with Americans of Latvian, Estonian, and Whereas the people of the Baltic States was the pride of America and the second­ have unique indigenous cultures, national Lithuanian descent in the 11th Congressional largest English-speaking city in the world. traditions, and languages, which have been District of Illinois, which I am honored to rep­ The people of Philadelphia were as prosper­ threatened by decades of Russification; resent, and throughout this Nation, in their ous as any on earth. Whereas the Soviet Union has introduced hopes and prayers that this year we shall see During the next two centuries, Philadel­ into the Baltic States ecologically unsound complete independence, free from Soviet con­ phia's population multiplied 20 times over. industries without proper safeguards, and trol, achieved for the Baltic States. A wonderful and efficient system for hous­ the presence of those industries has critical­ ing and employing 2 million people was de­ ly endangered the enviornment and well­ veloped. All the elements of daily life­ being of the Baltic people; houses, parks, schools, hospitals, places of PENNSYLVANIA NEWSPAPER work-were concentrated in a user-friendly Whereas, as part of Soviet President Mik­ WINS PULITZER hail Gorbachev's campaign of openness, re­ community. A huge system of public trans­ structuring, and democratization, Soviet portation wisked people all over the city. leaders have officially acknowledged the il­ HON. PETER H. KOSTMAYER People could walk to many of the places legality of the secret protocols to the 1939 they wanted to go. Molotov-Ribbentrop Pact, which led to the OF PENNSYLVANIA Those who worked in Philadelphia but Soviet military invasion of the Baltic States IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES lived in the nearby suburbs were also served in 1940; by the system. They lived in little communi­ Whereas, in the spirit of openness and de­ Thursday, June 14, 1990 ties clustered around stations on the rail mocratization, the Baltic peoples are affirm­ Mr. KOSTMAYER. Mr. Speaker, I want to line that connected them to the city. ing their right, upheld both by internation­ call to the attention of my colleagues the fifth After World War II, the proliferation of al law and by the Soviet Constitution, to re­ of 10 editorials written by Tom Hylton of the cars and new fashions for living changed all that. As the middle class left for the sub­ store full independence through parliamen­ Pottstown Mercury in Pottstown, PA. tary and peaceful means; and urbs, the standard of living declined for Whereas the United States, as a member These editorials on the subject of farmland those left behind, which encouraged yet of the United Nations, has repeatedly preservation won this year's Pulitzer Prize for more people to leave. About 400,000 have upheld the right of nations to self-determi­ editorial writing, and I commend them to my abandoned the city since 1950, leaving a nation: Now, therefore, be it colleagues. magnificent-but-declining infrastructure in 14290 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS June 14, 1990 the hands of people who seem unable to eluding dean, provost, vice president, and A TRIBUTE TO JILL MARIE maintain it. president of Pace. He also has served on the REINACH The sprawling suburbs that supplanted faculty at St. Peter's College, Fordham Univer­ Philadelphia as the home of the middle class are not nearly as well planned as the sity, and Harris High School. HON. ILEANA ROS-LEHTINEN In addition, he has served a leading role in original community. Sweeping new devel0p­ OF FLORIDA ments not only take away irreplaceable the Commission on Independent Colleges and IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES farmland, they require hugely expensive Universities of the State of New York, the As­ and wasteful expenditures of public re­ sociation of Colleges and Universities for the Thursday, June 14, 1990 sources. State of New York, the Commissioner's Advi­ Each new mile of electric and telephone Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN. Mr. Speaker, it is my line, water and sewer pipe, and highway sory Council on Higher Education, and the distinct honor to share with my colleagues a serves fewer people than ever before. Police Board of Directors for the New York City special message of farewell and best wishes and ambulance services must cover vast Council on Economic Education. to one of my constituents who is leaving this areas. People find themselves unable to buy He has also found the time to devote his month for Israel. Ms. Jill Marie Reinach, from even a loaf of bread without driving a two­ immense talent to such worthwhile community Miami, is embarking on an exciting new direc­ ton car to do it. organizations as the New York School for the tion in her life at the end of this month. Meanwhile, the regions public transporta­ Ms. Reinach, who is making Aliyah, is going tion system, considered one of the best in Deaf, the Lincoln Center Institute for the Arts the world, is falling apart. Louis Gambac­ in Education, Westchester Medical Center, the to live in Israel to share and participate in the cini, general manager of SEPTA, said the Advisory Board for Instructional Television, the enrichment of Israeli life. As a Jew, she will be system needs $3.5 billion in maintenance Economic Development Council, the Brooklyn immigrating to the homeland, as Jews from all over the next 10 years just to keep function­ Bridge Centennial Commission, and the Mo­ over the world have been performing for thou­ ing. roccan-American Foundation. sands of years. SEPTA's system needs to change, as well. Here in Washington, Ms. Reinach has been Since the suburbs have replaced the city as Any family which has one member as com­ mitted and dedicated to community service as working as a research analyst in the foreign the region's major employer, most workers policy issues department for the American now commute from suburb to suburb rather this one would indeed be exceptional, howev­ than from suburb to city. And Philadelphia er, Dr. Doris Slater Mortola adds to the Israel Public Affairs Committee [AIPAC]. For the past 2 years, she has put tremendous has thousands of residents who desperately achievements of this family in a remarkable effort to conduct public action to maintain and need suburban jobs but have no way to get way. stengthen the friendship between the United to them. Dr. Mortola is a psychologist at the United At bottom, the Philadelphia problem and States and Israel. Ms. Reinach has had sever­ the suburban problem is a land-use problem. Hospital Mental Health Center. She also lec­ al articles published in the Near East Report We cannot continue to ignore the city, and tures at Fordham University, Marymount Col­ and the National Jewish Press. In Israel, she we cannot continue to fuel new economic lege, St. Francis College, and the American hopes to find related work in the Israeli Gov­ growth by stretching suburban sprawl over University in Cairo. She is a member of both ernment. an ever-widening area. the American and New York Psychological It will take years to reverse the trends of As a graduate from the University of Penn­ two generations, but there is one step Ches­ Societies. Like her husband, she serves ac­ sylvania, Ms. Reinach complete her degree in ter County residents can take immediately tively in important community organizations. European history with a concentration in to protect rural areas. The Chester County She is on the Board of Directors of the West­ Middle East Studies. commissioners have placed a non-binding chester Red Cross, the Westchester Commu­ Mr. Speaker, it is a great privilege for me to referendum on the Nov. 7 ballot asking if nity Service Council, St. Cabrini Nursing express my admiration and respect for the $50 million in bonds should be issued to pre­ Home, and Good Sheperd Services, a nation­ courage of Ms. Jill Reinach, and for her serve farmland and open space. al organization providing residential care for The funds will be used to purchase parks mother, Judy Reinach, who is an activist in and to buy development rights from farm­ neglected girls. Jewish affairs in Miami. Judy will miss her ers, ensuring their land can only be used for Mr. Speaker, this distinguished couple and daughter, but she is proud of her as well. I agriculture. their entire family deserve this honor and our commend Jill for her achievements and wish Vote yes on the bond issue. respect. They are a shining example of a her the best of all her future endeavors. It is family that works together to enrich our com­ fitting that the House of Representatives pay THE EDWARD J. MORTOLA munity and to help those with whom they tribute to Ms. Jill Marie Reinach. FAMILY: FAMILY OF THE YEAR come into contact. IN HONOR OF EDWIN MILLER HON. NITA M. LOWEY THE lOOTH ANNIVERSARY OF SCHWENK OF NEW YORK SAINT ANTHONY SOCIETY IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES HON. GEORGE J. Thursday, June 14, 1990 HON. RONALD K. MACHTLEY HOCHBRUECKNER Mrs. LOWEY of New York. Mr. Speaker, OF NEW YORK OF RHODE ISLAND there are families of individuals who are so IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES exceptionally gifted, that their achievements IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Thursday, June 14, 1990 speak for themselves and their actions make Thursday, June 14, 1990 a community a noticeably finer place to live. Mr. HOCHBRUECKNER. Mr. Speaker, it is One such family is the one led by Edward J. Mr. MACHTLEY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today my distinct pleasure to honor a member of my Mortola. This group of outstanding Americans to recognize the 1OOth anniversary of Saint community who is being recognized for his ex­ is being honored by the Family Service of Anthony's Society in Providence, AI. emplary community service on Long Island. Westchester as the 1990 Family of the Year. Saint Anthony's Society is the only society Edwin (Buzz) Miller Schwenk, of Southamp­ This is an honor which is richly deserved. known to be in existence for 100 continuous ton, NY, is this year's recipient of the Service This family is headed by Edward J. Mortola, years. Since its founding, the society has con­ to Youth Award given by the Suffolk County who is currently serving as the chancellor and tinued to foster a people oriented style neigh­ Council of the Boy Scouts of America. Mr. chairman of the executive committee of Pace borhood. The society also offers help and Schwenk's activities in his community have University. Mr. Mortola's accomplishments are makes donations to charitable organizations. greatly enhanced the quality of life on Long impressive indeed. He holds three academic This is the type organization we need in all of Island. degrees from Fordham University in the our communities across the Nation. Mr. Schwenk is a well-respected business­ Bronx, as well as nine honorary degrees from It is with great pleasure that I salute Saint man on Long Island. He is the executive di­ colleges and universities across the State of Anthony's Society for their past 100 years of rector of the Long Island Builders Institute and New York. He has held many prominent posi­ service to the Providence community. I wish president of Omnibuzz Associates, a public re­ tions throughout the academic profession in- them continued success in the future. lations and business development firm. Mr. June 11,., 1990 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 14291 Schwenk was also the director of Tinker Bank guardians of Jewish unity. I would like to join [From the Salisbury Post, May 16, 1990] and the former president of Katrinka Dairy the group that bestowed this honor, CLAL Yis­ PERFECT!TWO GRADS DIDN'T MISS A DAY Stores. rael [the National Jewish Center for Learning (By Rose Post> In addition to his business contributions, Mr. and Leadership], in recognizing the accom­ Schwenk is involved in many service organiza­ plishments of the Bechers. Beware chicken pox and measles. Run from runy noses and stomach your upset tions on Long Island. He is active in the Be­ Michael Becher's experiences as a Holo­ stomachs. nevolent and Protective Order of Elks Club caust survivor have driven him to dedicate his Just don't say both Jonathan Partee and No. 1574, the Masonic Order, the Veterans of efforts to political action. He is a member of Steven Sloan, get any childhood diseases or Foreign Wars, the American Legion, and Salanter/ Akiva/Riverdale Academy Board of give in easily to aches and pains-even a served with the Southampton Fire Department Trustees, and he serves on the National Exec­ broken nose-if you want to set a school at­ for more than 20 years. utive Committee on the American Israel Politi­ tendance record. A real record. During his lifetime, Mr. Schwenk has held cal Action Committee and on its New York Jonathan, who'll graduate from Salisbury many distinguished elected and appointed po­ Board. He and his wife are both members of High School in June, hasn't missed a day of sitions. He was a trustee of the New York AIPAC's national Senate Club. school for 14 years-since he bean Head Start at the age of 4. State Power Authority and the New York Among her many activities, Ronnie volun­ Steven, who'll get his diploma at South Sports Authority, to which he was appointed teers her time as executive vice president of Rowan, has 13 unbroken yearrs behind chairman in 1974. He served on the New York the Hebrew Institute of Riverdale and is coor­ him-since he entered Kindergarten at State Commission on Sports and Winter dinator of the Woman's Tefilah of Riverdale. China Grove Elementary School. Olympics until 1981, and was elected to the The honor of being named Shorim reflects a But don't take them too literally when boards of trustees of Malloy College for devotion and commitment to Jewish causes they start talking about being lucky and Women and Dowling College in 1972. and organizations. Through their work with never getting any childhood diseases. That's Mr. Speaker, Buzz Schwenk is to be con­ Jewish groups and many other community not what got them to school every day. Neither of them wanted to miss anything. gratulated for receiving the Service to Youth services, Michael and Ronnie Becher have And if you aren't there, how do you know Award in acknowledgment of his outstanding shown true leadership and civic responsibility. what you'll miss? community efforts on Long Island. We, in the I congratulate the Bechers and wish them For Jonathan, the pleasure came Tuesday First Congressional District of New York, are many more years of good health and happi­ when he experirnced a couple of hours that proud of his service to our community. ness. will last a lifetime at the Community Awards Assembly at Salisbury High. He presided because he's president of the senior class. And he received a $1,000 schol­ PLO TERRORISM HAS A COST CONGRATULATING JONATHAN PARTEE AND STEVEN SLOAN arship from the Salisbury Optimist Club, FOR THEIR PERCECT ATTEND­ the Rotary Service Award Pal­ He doesn't doubt he will. The payoff, member of NATO, the events we have wit­ estinian people for an end to Israeli occupa­ after 13 years of perfect attendance at nessed in recent months have given us the tion of the West Bank and Gaza, the hope school, is knowing you're ready to do what hope that we can negotiate a solution, e.g., for a chance to govern themselves. it takes. after elections in a unified Germany. The speedboat raid was a devastating blow The disarmament and restructuring of the to those Palestinian hopes. That is so for a armed forces deployed in Europe is a critical reason that most leading Palestinians well problem of the highest interest to us all. We understand: Palestinians can make political welcome the President Bush's suggestion of progress only by convincing Israel of their advancing American negotiations concern- desire for negotiation and peace. June 14, 1990 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 14293 That message had just been sounded by States-Soviet trade. I would like to draw your ity, labor relations and generally antiquated leading West Bank figures under poignant attention to Mr. Jenkins' importance as a truly relationship between the consumer and the circumstances. Faisal Husseini and others valuable resource on this matter. producer, can compete, e.g., with Mexico or went on a hunger strike in Jerusalem after a In a statement before the Ways and means the Philippines Western world). There are Palestinians on the need to convince Israelis his strong grasp of the political issues to pro­ also many other countries who are far, far of their commitment to peace and Israel's vide a general framework through which to ahead of the Soviet Union in their market security. Then came the raid. The leaders analyze the particulars of U.S. business inter­ conditions and offer much more promising ended their hunger strike. ests. prospects for U.S. investors. The raid was devastating, too, for Israeli In light of the recent summit, Mr. Jenkins' peace groups. Its effect was to give powerful PROBLEMS WITH THE SOVIET MARKET views are all the more relevant. For this Subsequently, I will describe some con­ support to Prime Minister Shamir and the reason I insert the statement into the RECORD extreme right, who depict Palestinians as crete and positive steps which the United terrorists not fit to meet in negotiations. and commend it to my colleagues' attention. States can take to improve Soviet-American Professor Yaron Ezrahi of the Hebrew STATEMENT BY KEMPTON B. JENKINS trade. However, before I get to that, I want University, a leader of Israel's Peace Now Mr. Chairman, I am Kempton Jenkins, to emphasize the very serious Soviet struc­ movement, said: "I doubt that there will be Corporate Vice President for Government tural problems which will continue to much capacity for Israeli moderates to push and International Affairs at Armco and impede growth in U.S.-Soviet trade, which for negotiations with the PLO after this. It Chairman of the East-West Trade Commit­ must be addressed by the Soviets. These is as if the PLO factions have decided to tee of the U.S. Council for International constitute historic development problems play the role assigned to them in a drama Business. The U.S. Council for Internation­ and basic political challenges and they written by Yitzhak Shamir." al Business represents American business dwarf in significance the steps which the All that is surely clear enough to Arafat. positions in the major international eco­ U.S. can take. He knows that terrorism cannot force con­ nomic institutions and before the Executive First, the Soviet population of 280 million cessions from Israel, that to the contrary and legislative branches of the U.S. Govern­ potential consumers constitutes a market every terrorist act strengthens those in ment. Its primary objective is to promote an without the wherewithal to buy. The major­ Israel who want to keep the occupied terri­ open system of world trade, finance, and in­ ity of people and enterprises have no hard tories forever. Yet he hesitates to speak vestment. The U.S. Council is the U.S. busi­ currency with which to purchase U.S. Perestroika, son Amendment, along with Jackson-Vanik, ed purpose. Clearly, a reexamination of the Soviets will continue to fall behind. restricts the Export-Import Bank to a total their implementation is overdue and, indeed All of these fundamental flaws will dis­ of $300 million exposure in the Soviet there has been movement in recent weeks courage U.S. investors. Union. In addition, individual projects are by the Administration to extend special con­ U.S. TRADE POLICIES NEED REFORM subject to review by Congress. The Amend­ sideration to exports destined for Eastern Now, having painted a somewhat gloomy ment, which dates back to 1975, has had a European countries under the proviso that portrait of Soviet near-term economic pros­ chilling effect on business projects in that the technology exported remain in those pects, I would still emphasize that U.S. country and has effectively stymied any ex­ countries and not be retransmitted to third trade policies towards the Soviet Union pansion of U.S. commercial credit for Soviet countries, such as the Soviet Union. need reform. I would characterize the neces­ projects. We support repeal of the Amend­ However, the issue is more complex than sary changes in our trade policies as simply ment at this time. implied by such initiatives. For too long, our "normalizing" U.S.-Soviet trade. While they The Export-Import Bank-The entire export control policy was unduly influenced pale in significance compared to the many question of the Ex-Im Bank as an instru­ by those who sought to stifle virtually all structural changes in the Soviet economy, ment of U.S. foreign policy needs reevalua­ exports, both "high" and "low"-tech prod­ they can be significant in encouraging those tion. First established in the 1930's specifi­ ucts, to the Soviet Union on the grounds of within the Soviet Union who are pressing cally to provide economic assurance to national security. Clearly, the issue does in­ for political and economic reform. American companies doing business in the volve national security and the business Certainly, the Bush Administration's sup­ Soviet Union, in recent years the bank's for­ community is dedicated to supporting en­ port for granting the Soviet Union "Observ­ tunes have languished. When viewed in forcement of export controls of sensitive er" status in the GATT following comple­ comparison with Export-Import banks in items. However, while we are firm propo­ tion of the Uruguay Round marks an impor­ West Germany and Japan, our endowment nents of a maximum degree of efficiency in tant step in normalizing overall trade rela­ of Export-Import financing pales. In addi­ our COCOM efforts to prevent the escape tions. The U.S. Council supports this Ad­ tion to encouraging Ex-Im Bank activity in of militarily significant technology to our ministration move, although we hope that the Soviet Union, the Bank surely merits re­ principal adversaries, we also believe a tar­ our policymakers will continue to insist on juvenation of its overall efforts. It is the log­ geted refined system is more urgent today significant economic reforms in that coun­ ical instument to encourage American busi­ than ever before. Our policy should rely on try as the price of admission to the world ness activity in the Soviet Union (as well as reducing the list of controlled items to those trading system. The U.S. Council has recom­ Eastern Europe), and has a vital role to play that are really important, while increasing mended that the Administration, in consul­ in strengthening our competitive capabili­ enforcement and punitive penalties for tation with our Western allies and OECD ties in other parts of the world. those few who deliberately circumvent trading partners, devise economic reform The Byrd Amendment-The Byrd Amend­ Western controls and sell military technolo­ "benchmarks" to monitor Soviet progress ment in the Trade Act of 1974 specifically gy to our adversaries. towards a market-driven economy. Such a prohibits any official U.S. financial expo­ There are a few important points to keep system would provide support to those sure for fossil fuel projects in the Soviet in mind in this debate. First, the days when working for economic reform within the Union. The Amendment is a particularly the United States could unilaterally control Soviet Union while also protecting the critical barrier to developing trade with the exports of high technology in the world are GATT from the negative effects of integrat­ Soviet Union since energy resources are one over. We face serious and unrelenting com­ ing a huge, centrally-planned economy into of the few hard-currency producing exports petition from some of our closest allies in the world trading system. which the Soviet Union has to offer. If the producing high tech products and our abili­ The United States and the Soviet Union Soviets are to accelerate their economic in­ ty to stop particular countries from obtain­ reportedly have agreed to negotiate this tegration into the industrial world, freeing ing certain products is minimal. In fact, spring a new trade agreement which will all possible resources to develop their close study of the worldwide availability of provide appropriate opportunities and safe­ energy output from Siberia holds a high pri­ currently controlled items reveals a lack of guards for the development of American ority. Given a belief that Soviet integration effectiveness of our current export control trade and business relations with the Soviet into the world economy is a desirable goal, policies. When other non-COCOM countries Union. In addition to meeting the tests es­ the U.S. Council supports repeal of this readily step in to provide products on the tablished in the Trade Act of 1974, these amendment. controlled list, the only result is that Ameri­ unique problems need to be addressed: OPIC.-The Overseas Private Investment can businesses lose sales and the American MFN-The clearest example of needed Corporation has been prohibited both by its economy loses jobs. reform lies in the area of Most Favored own legislation and by Jackson-Vanik from Second, the incredible pace of change in Nation tariff status or MFN. As you well providing political insurance to American Eastern Europe and the Soviet Union in know, the Soviets were denied MFN begin­ companies interested in investing in Eastern recent months has brought welcome news ning in 1973 on the basis of their restrictive Europe and the Soviet Union. Political risk politically, while at the same time causing emigration policies, under the Jackson­ guarantees offer American business the as­ considerable uncertainty about the future Vanik Amendment. The U.S. Council surance that their government stands direction and purpose of the Western alli­ strongly supports repeal or at least a waiver behind their efforts in these new markets, ance. In the 1990's we must work together of the Jackson-Vanik Amendment at this which is particulary important in countries with our COCOM allies to fashion an time. However, our support for MFN does like the Soviet Union where U.S. business export control policy that both satisfies our not derive from economic considerations. In does not currently operate under an invest- partners as to the rationale behind control June 14, 1990 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 14295 of particular items as well as allows each I am confident that U.S. business stands same reason, each side already has acted COCOM member, and particularly the ready to work with you in whatever way de­ unilaterally to halt further production of United States, to feel confident that nation­ sirable. highly enriched uranium, the other long­ al security concerns are being addressed sat­ lived fissionable material, for use in weap­ isfactorily. Consultation and agreement will ons. work to our advantage, while weakening al­ NUCLEAR MATERIALS The issue of tritium production is some­ liance unity sends a signal to Moscow of PRODUCTION what more complicated because, unlike plu­ weakness, not strength. tonium and highly enriched uranium, triti­ A NEW TAX TREATY um decays relatively rapidly-over dozens of HON. LANE EVANS years. Its production must be continued to Finally, the United States should enter OF ILLINOIS into negotiations with the Soviet Union for maintain the size of a nuclear arsenal. No IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES fresh tritium need be produced, however, if a new tax treaty. Richard M. Hammer of warheads utilizing tritium are retired at a Price Waterhouse, who is Chairman of our Thursday, June 14, 1990 rate that keeps pace with or exceeds tri­ tax committee, will speak to you tomorrow Mr. EVANS. Mr. Speaker, I would like to tium's decay. Under those circumstances, on the importance of modernizing the cur­ bring to my colleagues' attention two letters tritium recovered from retired warheads rent U.S./U.S.S.R. treaty. He will also rec­ would be sufficient to replenish tritium in ommend that the United States expand its on the extremely timely issue of nuclear mate­ rials production. These letters are signed by the remaining warheads for many years. tax treaty network to include those coun­ A key consideration, therefore, is whether tries in Eastern Europe with whom we do many of our Nation's most distinguished diplo­ there are likely to be agreed or unilateral not now have treaties. mats, scientists, arms control experts, and reductions in nuclear weapons in the imme­ CONCLUSION representatives from the peace and environ­ diate future that will make additional triti­ Our world has seen more changes in the mental community. They are written in support um production by either side unnecessary. past few months than at virtually any other of a $100 million cut in construction funding Major arms reduction initiatives are now time in recent history. Precepts of contain­ for the New Production Reactor Program and moving forward, beyond the progress al­ ment and immutable opposition Blocs have a halt in the superpowers' production of nucle­ ready made by the INF agreement and by given way to hope for a different and better ar weapons materials. I think that these argu­ unilateral actions. A START treaty, in com­ way of co-existence and a reduction in the bination with budgetary limitations on new threat of nuclear war. A 45-year national ob­ ments should be given special attention as we deployments, will likely reduce the U.S. and jective is coming within reach, thanks to the deliberate over funding for the Nation's nucle­ Soviet strategic stockpiles by as much as dedication and wisdom of our Presidents, ar weapons production complex. several thousand warheads on each side. from Truman to Bush, and the sacrifices of MAY 23, 1990. Even more substantial reductions in strate­ the American people. These new conditions President GEORGE H. BusH, gic weapons are being explored in post­ require new thinking. The White House, Washington, DC. START discussions already underway. As I have outlined, the Soviets face seri­ President MIKHAIL S. GORBACHEV, In addition, deep reductions in tactical nu­ ous and long-standing problems in trying to The Kremlin, Moscow, U.S.S.R. clear weapons, negotiated or unilateral, now jump-start their economy. The failure of DEAR PRESIDENTS BUSH AND GORBACHEV: appear imminent as the result of political Marxist-Leninist economics has been made We wish to call to your attention a unique changes in Europe. The retirement of some abundantly clear in the last few years as opportunity that is made possible by your 3,000 U.S. tactical nuclear weapons and of even Perestroika and "reformist socialism" historic efforts to halt and reverse the nu­ larger numbers of comparable Soviet weap­ appear to be running out of gas. Until the clear arms race. Unless it is grasped prompt­ ons seems possible as pressure builds for re­ Soviets face up to the need for thoroughgo­ ly, however, it is likely to recede rapidly. moval of at least the land-based nuclear ing reform, starting with basic price reform, With large reductions in strategic and tac­ missile and artillery warheads from German they're likely to continue to harvest the re­ tical nuclear weapons under active consider­ territory. And growing sentiment for elimi­ sults of an untenable economic program. ation, the United States and the Soviet nation of naval tactical nuclear weapons While the steps that the U.S. can take to Union, either by agreement or by reciprocal eventually could lead to the retirement of facilitate Soviet-American trade may not unilateral action, have the opportunity to several thousand additional warheads. result in a large expansion of the trading re­ avoid the further operation of old, poten­ These reductions would create a sizable lationship, we strongly believe that normal tially unsafe nuclear reactors for production tritium reserve on both sides to sustain re­ trade relations are worth pursuing. The of weapons materials and to avoid the maining warheads and would make addi­ stakes are high, not necessarily in terms of spending of billions on replacement reac­ tional production a costly redundancy. Even immediate economic pay-offs, but rather in tors. now, the amount of tritium in the U.S. a framework of global economic and politi­ We write in the hope that, in connection weapons inventory is sufficient to meet triti­ cal stability. with the forthcoming summit, you will con­ um requirements of 3,000 warheads for 35 U.S. policymakers should be seeking ways sider steps to realize such a remarkable years and 1,000 warheads for more than 50 by which to accelerate the integration of achievement. years. We assume that a similar sufficiency the Soviet Union into the world economy. A The window of opportunity is fast closing, to maintain an effective deterrent exists on Soviet Union, engaged in the world economy however, as the United States prepares to the Soviet side. and whose stake in that economy is as large restart its weapons production reactors, all We urge you both, therefore, to consider as other major states, is much more likely to of which have been shut down for safety the desirability and the feasibility of a com­ be dominated by rational managers who reasons since June 1988, and to construct plete nuclear materials production halt at would have strong incentives to behave in a new production reactors. A principal impe­ this time. The halt need not await a compli­ stable, responsible manner in both the polit­ tus for these plans is the continuing produc­ cated formal agreement. It can be achieved ical and economic realms than a disengaged, tion of weapons materials in Soviet military by reciprocal unilateral steps. isolated, and economically threatened reactors during this period. While the The Soviet Union need only accelerate its Soviet Union run by ideologues. Soviet side has announced a timetable for timetable for a shutdown of all production Finally, my remarks today have focused shutdown of its production reactors by the reactors, effective immediately or in the on the Soviet Union, but there is a similar year 2000, this timetable is not reassuring to near future. urgency to modify our economic relations the U.S. side, which sees itself at a disadvan­ The United States need only defer plans with the other countries in Eastern Europe, tage because of the involuntary shutdown for start-up of its production reactors and which in many ways are in significantly dif­ of its reactors while Soviet production con­ for construction of new production reactors. ferent situations than the Soviet Union. It tinues. Each side could maintain a number of pro­ is important to continue to eliminate re­ Surely this unrelenting race to produce duction reactors on "cold stand-by" status straints that prevent U.S. business from yet more ingredients for nuclear weapons­ as a contingency against a breakdown in the participating on the same footing as foreign plutonium and tritium-deserves serious re­ ongoing arms reduction process. businesses in the economic revitalization of examination in light of the progress being Such reciprocal, unilateral action could be these countries. This will require modifica­ made to end the nuclear arms race. verified immediately by satellite surveil­ tions tailored to meet varied individual cir­ Unless one side or the other actually con­ lance of shut-down reactors. Talks could cumstances of these countries, as was done templates increases in its stockpile of weap­ begin on other verification and on-site in­ with Poland and Hungary in the Support of ons, a credible case cannot be made for fur­ spection arrangements necessary to make Eastern European Democracy Act. ther production of plutonium. With a shelf possible a long-term production halt. The Administration and Congress have a life of thousands of years, plutonium is sal­ An immediate production halt would pro­ unique opportunity to help accomplish that vageable from retired weapons for possible vide substantial domestic and international result through a shift in U.S. trade policies. reuse in replacement warheads. For the benefits without adverse military impact. 14296 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS June 14, 1990 Beyond avoiding the continued operation of be redone or be cancelled in response to sub­ SANE/FREEZE: Campaign for Global aging, potentially unsafe production reac­ stantially reduced production requirements Security; Ken Bossong, Public Citizen; tors and the building of costly replacements, resulting from negotiated reductions and Edith Villastrigo, Women Strike for the superpowers clearly would be signaling unilateral retirements of warheads. This Peace. their intent to forego expansion of their nu­ level of funding also will allow continuation Dan W. Reicher, Natural Resources De­ clear arsenals and, indeed, to proceed with of the safety and environmental reviews fense Council; David Cohen, Profes­ serious reductions over the next several dec­ needed to ensure that any future NPR em­ sionals Coalition for Nuclear Arms ades. Yet, even if the arms-reduction proc­ ploys the safest technology. Control; James E. Beard, Friends of ess breaks down, or does not produce deep The reduction we propose is consistent the Earth; David Lewis, Physicians for cuts that keep pace with tritium's steady with the position taken in a recent letter Social Responsibility; Eric Fersht, decay, each side will still be in a position to (see attached) sent to Presidents Bush and Greenpeace; James Wetekam, Office restart the production reactors held on cold Gorbachev by a distinguished group of 54 stand-by and to construct new reactors, if American diplomats, scientists and other ex­ of Church in Society United Church necessary. perts. It calls upon the two leaders to take of Christ. Conversely, missing the present opportu­ steps to end the "unrelenting race to nity to achieve a production halt imposes a produce yet more ingredients for nuclear number of risks and costs, including those weapons." Citing agreed and unilateral re­ associated with continued production activi­ ductions in nuclear arms that already have ties that could only feed the nuclear arms taken place, as well as those anticipated in race and inspire other nations to follow suit. START and post-START agreements and in We hope, therefore, that you will explore withdrawals of tactical weapons from TRIBUTE TO CHESTER H. KIRK this additional pathway to peace while the Europe, the writers assert that enough ma­ present opportunity lasts. terials could be recovered from retired Sincerely, weapons to "make additional production a HON. RONALD K. MACHTLEY Hans A. Bethe, George Bunn, Thomas costly redundancy.'' OF RHODE ISLAND D. Davies, Freeman J. Dyson, Herman As noted in our previous letter of March Feshbach, Richard L. Garwin, Sheldon 26, we are concerned that construction of IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Lee Glashow, Eldon V.C. Greenberg, two new production reactors

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Starting with just 11 charter organizations fore reforms CUff~t law on several fronts: By Commemorating the SOOth anniversary of from this country as well as others from requiring drug .testir!g within both the Federal Christopher Columbus' journey to the New around the world, the Veterans of Safety now and State crtininat justice systems; by increas­ World this composition contains three move­ boast of having 4 7 different safety and health ing penalties for ~es committed with guns; ments which can be performed separately or organizations from 11 countries in its ranks. and by appl)'inS i~ - d~ath penalty to a greater together, ,as a suite. The movements include: Whereas most "halls of fame are established number of ~mes, especially to those "Queen Isabella Pasodoble", a salute to the to honor individuals, the SHHOFI purpose is of drug kingpms;· · command dr:ug -empires historic ·Queen; "New World Natives", vi­ starkly different. The SHHOFI will link the that are · ~ ..tne physical and moral gnettes depicting the natives who Columbus world to a centralized library of safety informa­ strength of our~. found upon his arrival in the New World; and tion, research, and expertise for the protection As we :aft~.. . lnging drug criminals to "Christopher Columbus March", a parade of not only people but also the environment justice is only :part :of 1he solution to this na­ march with words. tional crisis. "We .must also assist the court and property. After disasters around the world, Professor Gabriele composed the segment system in its ·task of .efficiently rendering ver­ such as earthquakes in Mexico and Romania, "Christopher Columbus March" in 1976 to nuclear power accidents such as the one in dicts against thosfl who deal in drugs. The Violent Crime and ...f>rug Control Act -offers enable representation of Columbus in class­ Chernobyl, or chemical spills like the one in rooms. He composed the additional move­ Bhopal, cleanup crews will not have instant specific reforms that will improve police offi­ ments to create a piece suitable for concerts access to information by fax or even satellite. cers' ability to mak.a drug arrests, and pros­ and Columbus Quincentenary Jubilee events. The SHHOFI will also house the latest tech­ ecutors' ability to get convictions. Internationally renowned for his "Concertina nology in safety and health, like the model We propose to restrict the blo.nket applica­ kitchen boasting of the latest advancements tion of the exclusionary rule, which today pre­ for Clarinet", "Ave Maria for Band and in fire protection, as well as preserving historic vents the admission of evidence for the most Chorus", and "Lilia Craig Overture," his patri­ displays. technical of reasons. We would also limit the otic compositions include "Vietnam Veterans With the SHHOFI expected to draw 50,000 manipulation of the habeas corpus process by March", "Flagler March", and "John Paul visitors a year, consider the great influence it those already convicted of capital crimes. We Jones March". will have on encouraging many young people must free the courts of these burdens, which Professor Gabriele's musical tribute to to enter the safety and health-related profes­ create frustration and even hostility among our Christopher Columbus and the discovery of sions. The SHHOFI will also enhance greatly citizens, many of whom see the justice system the New World provides beautiful music for ju­ the level of education at Central Missouri as part of the problem, not the solution. Our bilee events, but this suite will endure long State University in their safety and health individual liberties must be protected, but in­ after the festivities of the worldwide celebra­ majors by allowing the students to attend the consistent and unfair justice masquerading as tion pass. many seminars, meetings, and conventions protection of civil liberties is often merely an I salute Professor Gabriele for his numerous that will take place during the years of their excuse for doing violence to the rights of the contributions to our society which have, and education. The SHHOFI will also allow the innocent, society at large, and our democratic will continue to serve as an inspiration to all student, as well as the professional, a central­ principles. These also need vigilant protection Americans. I ask that my colleagues join me and procedural safeguards. ized area to do research. in saluting Professor Gabriele and extend our Mr. Speaker, in particular I'd also like to One can see that the SHHOFI is unique in best wishes to him in his future endeavors. its purpose, yet it will also recognize the indi­ commend my colleagues' attention to a sepa­ viduals and organizations who have contribut­ rate bill, H.R. 5025, the Drug Abuse Treatment Improvement Act of 1990, which Mr. Coughlin ed significantly to the fields of safety and TRIBUTE TO THE REVEREND and I introduced yesterday. This act requires health. RONALD E. SWISHER the States to set up centralized referral sys­ In closing, it is not hard to see why the tems to match addicts with the best and most SHHOFI warrants commendation. When one appropriate treatment programs. In addition, thinks of halls of fame one thinks of a building HON. GEORGE MILLER H.R. 5025 would require the Secretary of Edu­ that is dedicated to the memories of the past. OF CALIFORNIA cation to develop a model curriculum regard­ While the SHHOFI does do this, it gbes ing addiction treatment, to be taught to stu­ IN TH.E HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES beyond this simple idea. The SHHOFI's main dents fn our Nation's schools of medicine. concern is with the future safety of people, Thursday, June 14, 1990 This act recognizes that successfully treating property, and the environment. addicts should be a State priority, which con­ Mr. MILLER of California. Mr. Speaker, I rise tributes to our national war on drugs. today to ask my colleagues to join me in con­ VIOLENT CRIME AND DRUG I commend the Bush administration and my gratulating the Reverend Ronald E. Swisher of CONTROL ACT OF 1990 fellow Representatives for their efforts in cre­ Raymond, CA, on his appointment as superin­ ating the Violent Crime and Drug Control Act tendent for the delta district of the United HON. E. CLAY SHAW, JR. of 1990, and urge all my colleagues to join our Methodist Church. This appointment is indeed effort against violent crime and drugs. a fitting recognition of Reverend Swisher's OF FLORIDA many years of dedication to the members of IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES his parish and the residents of Contra Costa Thursday, June 14, 1990 TRIBUTE TO PROFESSOR County. CHARLES GABRIELE Mr. SHAW. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to ex­ Throughout his pastorate at Easter Hill press my strong support for the Violent Crime HON. CRAIG T. JAMES United Methodist Church in Richmond, Rever­ and Drug Control Act of 1990, introduced this end Swisher has maintained his involvement OF FLORIDA morning by the Director of the Office of Na­ in community activities. His service on the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES tional Drug Control Policy, William Bennett, human relations commissions for both the city and many of my distinguished Republican col­ Thursday, June 14, 1990 of Richmond and Contra Costa County has leagues. I am pleased to have played a role in Mr. JAMES. Mr. Speaker, I rise today before proven invaluable in addressing the cultural the drafting of this bill, and urge my col­ the full House of Representatives to honor and racial issues facing our communities' di­ leagues on both sides of the aisle to pay and pay special tribute to Prof. Charles Ga­ verse populations. His membership on the close attention to its overall message: That briele. Bay Vision 2020 Commission will lend an im­ the American people demand action from their As a noted published and recorded com­ portant voice to the process of planning for Representatives, not mere words, in the pros­ poser Professor Gabriele, a resident of Palm our region's future. ecution of the Federal war on drugs. Coast, FL, recently had his musical composi­ The people of Contra Costa County have We need to fight the battle against the tion "Christopher Columbus Suite" approved been indeed fortunate to have an individual of scourge of drug use like we mean it. This by the Christopher Columbus Quincentenary Reverend Swisher's caliber serving their com­ means severely prosecuting drug criminals. Jubilee Commission as an official quincenten­ munity, and it is with mixed emotions that we The Violent Crime and Drug Control Act there- ary project. bid him farewell. 14304 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS June 14, 1990 FLAG DAY Select Committee on Intelligence, I can per­ live under dreadful circumstances and appeal sonally attest to his integrity, candid and forth­ to the West desperately for help. HON. NORMAN D. SHUMWAY right manner, and dedication to the vital inter­ Mr. Speaker, I also want to share with my OF CALIFORNIA ests of our Nation. colleagues the plight of Irina Voronkevich who Gordon Negus has had a distinguished IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES is 77 years old. Irina has experienced much career in the intelligence community, one in misfortune in those years. Her father was Thursday, June 14, 1990 which he can take great personal and profes­ killed in 1938 during the Stalinist purges. Five Mr. SHUMWAY. Mr. Speaker, few pro­ sional pride. His unswerving loyalty and dedi­ years later she lost her husband during a nouncements have drawn such an angry re­ cation to preserving the security of the Nation battle in World War II. She was left to raise sponse from Congress and the Nation as last have been clearly evident in his contributions her only son, Igor Uspensky, alone. Irina year's Supreme Court ruling concerning flag to the arms reduction process. Mr. Negus joined her son and his wife, lnna, in applying burning. Ironically, on the eve of Flag Day, the played a vital role in formulating our country's for an exit visa in July 1979. They were re­ High Court has once again incensed Ameri­ negotiating position on the Strategic Arms Re­ fused on the pretext that lnna's brother had cans, by striking down a law enacted to pro­ duction Talks [START] with the Soviet Union. worked with classified materials. Later they tect the flag from desecration. While I hold the Through his efforts the threat of nuclear holo­ were denied due to Irina's alleged access to Court in the highest regard, I found both deci­ caust has been reduced, making the world a classified materials before her retirement in sions reprehensible. safer place for all of us. 1976 from the Institute of Plants of the Minis­ After the initial court ruling, I sponsored Mr. Speaker, Gordon Negus exemplifies the try of Agriculture. Last December, Igor and many of the 38 bills which were introduced true definition of a public servant. His selfless lnna Uspensky were allowed to emigrate. Irina proposing that the Constitution be amended to commitment to the Federal service is a model continues to hope that she will one day re­ prohibit desecration of our flag. I also en­ for all of us to emulate. Mr. Negus has clearly ceive permission to emigrate and be reunited dorsed additional bills suggesting a simple earned his retirement. I can assure you that with her family. statute. Much as I would prefer the constitu­ he will be sorely missed. I congratulate him for Mr. Speaker, as cochairman of the Con­ tional amendment approach as a final solu­ a job well done and wish him, his wife Barbara gressional Coalition for Soviet Jews, I share tion, I recognized that many Members are re­ and their six children well deserved happiness my colleagues' concern that we must continue sistent to changing the Constitution. After 4 and success in the years to come. our efforts on behalf of Anatoly and Galina days of hearings during which numerous con­ Genis, Irina Voronkevich, and the many others stitutional scholars and other experts debated whose rights continue to be denied in the IN SUPPORT OF THE CONGRES­ Soviet Union and throughout the world. I am the merits of a constitutional amendment, the SIONAL CALL TO CONSCIENCE Judiciary Committee delivered only a so-called pleased to participate in the 1990 vigil and I VIGIL FOR SOVIET JEWS content neutral statute. Since it was the only look forward to working with my colleagues in opportunity we were offered to express our this effort. commitment to protecting the flag, I supported HON. LOUIS STOKES the measure, saying "Only time will tell if this OF OHIO A VULNERABLE PENSION FUND measure is sufficient." IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Well, time has told: The statute did not Thursday, June 14, 1990 stand the constitutional test. The only effec­ HON. DEAN A. GALLO tive way to ban desecration of the Stars and Mr. STOKES. Mr. Speaker, I want to thank OF NEW JERSEY Stripes is with a constitutional amendment. my colleagues, the gentleman from Pennsyl­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES vania [Mr. KOSTMAYER], and the gentleman I have reaffirmed my support for such an Thursday, June 14, 1990 amendment, as have more than 200 of my from Washington [Mr. MILLER], cochairman of colleagues. We have called upon the congres­ the Congressional Call to Conscience Vigil for Mr. GALLO. Mr. Speaker, increasingly I am sional leadership to bring the matter up for a Soviet Jews, for their part in organizing the reading more and more about the problems vote promptly, and have also called upon the 1990 vigil. I consider it a privilege to have an plaguing the Nation's private pension system Nation's Governors to call special sessions of opportunity to share with our colleagues the and these reports all come to the same con­ their respective legislatures, if necessary, to plight and our concern for individuals seeking clusion: the country's $1.7 trillion private pen­ ensure prompt ratification. Critics of this effort freedom and emigration from the Soviet sion system is at risk. The Federal agency warn that we are moving too fast; they are Union. I want to use this time to discuss the that insures pensions for one-third of Ameri­ wrong. Over a year has passed since the flag conditions faced by three refusniks for whom ca's workers is struggling under the weight of burning issue first came to light. The more we are particularly concerned-Anatoly and a multibillion-dollar deficit that could lead to an cautious statute approach has been tried, and Galina Genis, and Irina Voronkevich. enormous financial crisis. it has failed. Mr. Speaker, Anatoly and Galina Genis are Congress doesn't seem to get very excited Freedom of expression is a responsibility as impoverished and suffer from harsh economic about warnings concerning the future, but it's well as a liberty. It does not include the right and psychological strains. Both Anatoly and time to wake up and address this issue before to cause panic by falsely yelling "fire" in a Galina are accomplished mathematicians. Un­ today's pension guarantee system becomes public place, nor does it sanction slander or fortunately, they are unable to secure mean­ the savings and loan crisis of tomorrow. obscenity. In my view, desecration of the ingful employment in Moscow. Anatoly worked I have been contacted by constituents who American flag, for which so many courageous as an engineer at the Electro-Mechanics Insti­ have paid into their pension plans for years Americans have made sacrifices, is not free­ tute from 1970 to 1973. His application to and are now told, when they retire, that they dom of expression. It is a travesty, and it must emigrate was denied due to his alleged must face uncertainty as to when they will re­ be stopped. access to state secrets he may have learned ceive their pensions, as promised. There are a while on the job. Since his refusal in 1978, variety of causes for the delay, including bank­ Anatoly has been able to secure only menial ruptcies, transfers of ownership, aRd changing A TRIBUTE TO GORDON NEGUS jobs such as metro sweeper and a street economic conditions, but these are not suffi­ cleaner. He is currently unemployed. cient reasons when you are the retiree on the HON. ANTHONY C. BEILENSON Galina Genis suffers from diancephal syn­ receiving end of this raw deal. OF CALIFORNIA drome, which causes severe depression, pain I applaud the efforts of the Ways and IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES in the heart region, and insomnia. This condi­ Means Committee in bringing this issue to tion prevents her from holding a job, or being light. At recent hearings discussing this prob­ Thursday, June 14, 1990 able to care for her family. lem, Executive Director James Lockhart of the Mr. BEILENSON. Mr. Speaker, Mr. Gordon Almost 12 years have passed since the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation told Negus, Executive Director of the Defense In­ Genises were denied their first exit visas. tales of an agency billions of dollars in debt telligence Agency, retired on April 30, 1990 During those years, Anatoly has participated in and unable to meet its obligations. after 32 years of distinguished Government several demonstrations, and has been har­ The inspector general of the Labor Depart­ service. As chairman of the House Permanent assed and beaten by the police. The Genises ment has repeatedly warned that the Nation's June 14, 1990 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 14305 guarantee pension plan is under regulated Mr. Speaker, my condolences go out to END U.S. DIALOG WITH THE and under manned, calling the similarities with both the Brooks and Campbell families in their PALESTINE LIBERATION ORGA­ the S&L situation significant and troubling. time of sorrow. I do want both families to NIZATION Nearly all of the studies found that inadequate know however, that both their loved ones lives staffing levels, untrained personnel, and insuf­ and accomplishments are much appreciated ficient reporting requirements hurt the Labor and will long be remembered. HON.RAYMONDJ.McGRATH Department's ability to effectively enforce OF NEW YORK ERISA. The IG's report states that Labor's IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES oversight of the pension funds has been inef­ INTRODUCTION OF THE OLDER fective and that the inadequacy of the Labor's WOMEN'S BREAST CANCER Thursday, June 14, 1990 monitoring and enforcement may place em­ PREVENTION ACT OF 1990 Mr. McGRATH. Mr. Speaker, I want to take ployee benefit plan funds at risk to fraudulent this opportunity to urge the administration to schemers. unconditionally end its dialog with the Pales­ Mr. Speaker, I hope my colleagues will heed HON. BARBARA B. KENNELLY tine Liberation Organization [PLO). The latest this warning so that we can take concrete OF CONNECTICUT blatant act of terrorism carried out by a PLO steps to prevent a crisis. The burden of meet­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES faction only confirms what many in this coun­ ing failed benefit plans will fall upon all tax­ try and in Israel have recognized for many payers, not just plan beneficiaries. Let's act Thursday, June 14, 1990 years-that the PLO and its subscribers are now to protect the planned retirement of Mrs. KENNELLY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today still the world's most formidable merchants of America's hard working taxpayers and save to introduce the Older Women's Breast death. this country billions of dollars. Cancer Prevention Act of 1990. For a year and a half, we have listened to Many of you joined me last year in cospon­ PLO Chairman Arafat kowtow to the United THEODORE E. BROOKS, SR. soring H.R. 14 71, which would have lifted the States in return for a role in shaping the $50 cap on Medicare reimbursement for Middle East. Time and time again, we have HON.ANDYIRELAND screening mammography. heard Arafat state that the PLO does not This legislation, however, has been ren­ sponsor terrorism and does not support killing OF FLORIDA dered moot by the repeal of the Medicare for headlines. However, when we see a PLO IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Catastrophic Health Care Act. splinter group launch an attack on Israeli civil­ Thursday, June 14, 1990 The Older Women's Breast Cancer Preven­ ians without even a denouncement by Arafat, Mr. IRELAND. Mr. Speaker, I was saddened tion Act of 1990 would provide for Medicare we must wonder what exactly his definition of to learn that a true small business hero reimbursement of one annual screening mam­ terrorism really is. passed away recently-Theodore E. Brooks, mogram. Reimbursement rates would be de­ Salah Khalaf, Arafat's top lieutenant, recent­ Sr. lost a battle with cancer and died at his termined by a fee schedule, similar to the one ly stated that he could care less if the United home in Arbutus, MD, at the age of 61 . Al­ currently in effect for diagnostic mammogra­ States discontinues the 17 -month dialog with though I regrettably had not seen Ted lately, phy. The Medicare Catastrophic Health Care the PLO. If that is the case, how serious is the our friendship dated back more than a decade Act would have provided for Medicare reim­ PLO when it will not denounce a planned raid and the legislative and administrative changes bursement of up to $50 on an assigned basis. on civilians or eagerly seek peace in the he helped bring about will surely outlast us all. There has been a tremendous amount of Middle East? Arafat talks a good game but his Ted had owned his own freight-hauling busi­ debate regarding the adequacy of that figure substance is limited to sporadic rhetoric. How ness since 1964. He was a founder and board and various pieces of legislation have been in­ effective is Arafat when hardliners like Abul chairman-and formerly president-of the In­ troduced that would raise that cap. Abbas call the shots and openly veer from dependent Truckers and Drivers Association. The basic problem, however, is that we PLO doctrines? Originally a Maryland group, it has since ex­ don't know exactly what the correct number The dialog must end, it is that simple. The panded to include members in other States. should be because no one amount works in PLO has shown nothing but a return to terror­ ism as a way of negotiating. Peace does not A strong advocate of safety, Mr. Brooks all areas of the Nation and for all or a majority evolve from terrorism. Peace is a long proc­ was a member of the American Trucking As­ of providers. Therefore, I believe it makes ess of negotiation and trust, neither of which sociation's Committee on Operating Practices sense to reimburse for this test on a fee the PLO is willing to participate. A statement and the Motor Carrier Advisory Committee of schedule basis. A fee schedule reimburse­ from the administration discontinuing the the Governor's Task Force on Motor Carrier ment basis would be consistent with reim­ Safety and Uniformity. He had testified before dialog will send a message to the PLO that bursement for other Medicare services and numerous committees of Congress and the we are through with terrorists; we will no would take provider and geographic differ­ legislatures of Maryland and Virginia as well longer sit idly by and talk peace to organiza­ ences into account. as the Interstate Commerce Commission and tions that represent the killing of innocent ci­ More than 1 in 10 American women will de­ other government agencies. vilians. A native of Beaver Falls, PA, and a gradu­ velop breast cancer sometime in their lives. ate of the Pennsylvania State University, he This devastating disease is the leading cause went to Baltimore while serving in the Army of cancer death among women, taking over THE PROPOSED IROQUOIS during the Korean war. Before starting his 45,000 lives in 1987 alone. Older women are PIPELINE PROJECT trucking business, he was a salesman for a even more susceptible to this cancer. pharmaceutical company. Ted was a member Early detection and treatment of this condi­ of Jessup Baptist Church, the Howard County tion can reduce fatality rates significantly; thus HON. JOHN G. ROWLAND Pilots Association, and held a commercial it is recommended by the American Cancer OF CONNECTICUT pilot's license flying his own plane for the past Society that older women undergo complete IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 5 years. breast examinations annually. In the 1950's Thursday, June 14, 1990 Ted was one of a great group of small busi­ cervical cancer was killing American women ness men and women in the Baltimore area, at a rate similar to the current one for breast Mr. ROWLAND of Connecticut. Mr. Speak­ who over the years have educated the citizen­ cancer. It was not until this test became er, many of my colleagues are aware of the ry to the intricacies of the independent truck­ widely available in the offices of primary care proposed Iroquois pipeline project, which ing industry. They have been at the forefront physicians, however, that the death rate from seeks to lay 370 miles of pipeline to bring nat­ of many positive changes in the industry over cervical cancer was reduced by more than 70 ural gas from Canada to the Northeast. Many the years. Their number includes Bob and Rita percent. Similarly, screening tests for breast are also aware that I have long been opposed Bantz and Bill and Lucy Campbell. Unfortu­ cancer need to be made readily available by to the pipeline for many reasons-both eco­ nately just 1 week prior to Ted Brooks untime­ the primary care physician so women will un­ nomic and environmental. I have called on ly passing, Lucy Campbell suffered a severe dergo these tests on a regular basis. FERC many times to hold full evidentiary stroke and died. I would urge my colleagues' support. hearings, so that the many unresolved issues 14306 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS June 14, 1990 could be dealt with in the appropriate public disagree with the idea that those who live in longer commercially useful, the Navy wants forum. this country but hate America should have the them for military cargo because they are In any situation such as this, perhaps the right to desecrate a symbol that is so much a easier to unload in small or battle-damaged most critical aspect is that FERC ensure that ports than the more modern vessels. But part of our heritage. Today, it is time for us to skeptics say the Navy is preparing for a pro­ all proceedings are open, public, and fair. All act to protect our flag. tracted war of the past. Future U.S. military interested parties must be allowed to take part When I see our flag flying so beautifully I conflicts are likely to be decided quickly. in what must be an open process. This is why think of all of those who loved this country before much of the NDRF could mobilize. long ago I submitted a motion to intervene in and fought so valiantly to preserve our free­ Even if the fleet were seaworthy, experts the proceedings of this docket, in order to be dom. I also think of those for whom I am say spare parts and crews to run antiquated able to closely follow the proceedings in this working to preserve our wonderful heritage. propulsion systems would be hard to find. case. Perhaps we do make too much of an issue Critics say investing more money in the Recently I learned of private ex parte meet­ out of flag burning. After all, if there were no fleet (the president has proposed a healthy ings which allegedly took place in March at increase for 1991) makes no sense. "At a news cameras around, there would be no flag time when we're trying to find areas to cut, FERC between senior representatives of the burners. They choose a public place for their this is such an obvious thing," says Republi­ pipeline applicants and top officials at FERC. desecration, wait for a crowd to gather and can Rep. William Broomfield. To say the least, I am very concerned about strike a match to Old Glory. Then they wrap Most ships at an NDRF anchorage near these highly improper actions. If such meet­ themselves in the protection which our flag so Norfolk, Va .. get no testing of their systems ings actually took place, those FERC officials richly symbolizes and yell, "freedom of ex­ and only the barest-bones maintenance. should be removed from their involvement in pression." While MARAD and the Navy run periodic the pipeline proceedings immediately. I, on the other hand say, "shame." drills, more than half of these mock "activa­ But frankly, that is not my greatest concern. tions" have come with advance notice of up Mr. Speaker, when we start to see the Cap­ to six months, hardly a test of readiness. The alleged secret meetings, if they took itol as just a building and the flag as just Last year two ships tendered to the Navy in place, are most certainly an egregious occur­ pieces of red, white, and blue material sewn drills were returned with engine problems; rence which must be dealt with accordingly. together, we lose a part of that which makes one had been filled with the wrong fuel. This much all will agree to. I am pleased that us each an American. "We had a very bad year last year," ac­ FERC Chairman Allday has indicated that knowledges Michael Delperico, MARAD's FERC's investigation of these alleged impro­ director of ship operations. For America's prieties will be complete and thorough. How­ "RUSTY TUBS": THE NAVY'S ghost fleet, the best years are in the past.­ ever, I must question how complete and thor­ GHOST FLEET Bill Turque in Norfolk. ough this investigation can possibly be, given the fact that FERC will be investigating itself. HON. WILLIAM L. DICKINSON JUNE IS TURKEY LOVERS' Mr. Speaker, the fact is that most Federal OF ALABAMA MONTH agencies do not police themselves. They gen­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES erally have an in-house inspector general [IG] Thursday, June 14, 1990 to act as a source of independent oversight HON. TIMOTHY J. PENNY Mr. DICKINSON. Mr. Speaker, on behalf of for wrongdoing within the agency. We need OF MINNESOTA my colleague and good friend from Michigan, only recall the excessive problems and litiga­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES tion which plagued the U.S. Nuclear Regula­ Mr. BROOMFIELD, I want to include in the tory Commission [NRC] several years ago be­ RECORD an article which appeared in the June Thursday, June 14, 1990 cause the NRC was responsible for policing 11, 1990 issue of Newsweek magazine. As Mr. PENNY. Mr. Speaker, the turkey indus­ itself. Congress responded to this problem by the ranking minority member of the Committee try in Minnesota is very important to the installing an IG at the NRC. on Armed Services, I am very concerned with State's economy and to the turkey industry I believe that precisely the same problems America's military preparedness and any alle­ nationwide. To recognize this industry, I would are now developing at FERC. I liken it to a fox gations of defense-related waste. I want my like to join Minnesota Governor Rudy Perpich guarding the chickens. It is a simple issue of colleagues to know that this committee has a in proclaiming June 1990 as "Turkey Month" accountability. Therefore, I rise today to intro­ great interest in any suggestions for better, in Minnesota. This effort is in conjunction with duce a bill which will require the installation of more cost-effective management of national the National Turkey Federation's campaign to an inspector general at FERC. This legislation defense assets. In the months ahead we will celebrate June as Turkey Lovers' Month. will close a serious loophole of accountability be working together to see this problem cor­ According to 1989 USDA figures, over 43 within the agency, and will help restore public rected. million turkeys were raised that year in Minne­ confidence in the integrity of the process. At "RUSTY TUBS": THE NAVY'S GHOST FLEET sota, the second largest turkey producing the very least, it will ensure that problems The Southwestern Victory once carried State in the country. Minnesota's production which do occur within the agency will be dealt beans and bullets to troops in Europe, represents 16 percent of the total U.S. turkey with in a judiciously prudent manner. I am Korea and Vietnam. Now the only items on production. In addition, Minnesota's turkey in­ pleased to introduce this legislation, and urge the old merchant ship are rust, dead pi­ geons and shards of haze-gray paint. Its dustry generates an on-farm value of produc­ my colleagues to join me in closing this seri­ tion of over $324 million for approximately 500 ous loophole in Federal accountability. The pitted hull and 45-year-old steam-turbine engines haven't been tested in years. Yet farms and 275 growers. The State's turkey in­ people of our Nation deserve nothing less. the Navy is counting on the Southwestern dustry employs over 57,000 people in the Victory and other ships like it in a pinch. State. PROTECT OUR FLAG It's part of the National Defense Reserve Not only is Minnesota a national leader in Fleet , which maintains the 331-ship National Turkey Federation than any other IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES fleet for the Navy, says some of it could go to sea on as little as five days' notice. Con­ State. Those presidents include: John Wick­ Thursday, June 14, 1990 gressional critics say the Navy is counting liffe (1989); Vance Larson (1986); John Mr. HUBBARD. Mr. Speaker, today, June on ghost ships. As many as a third may be Holden (1985); Glen Harder (1977); Lloyd Pe­ 14, Americans celebrate Flag Day. This year, useless, requiring months and millions of terson (1970); Glen Thurnbeck (1960); and the celebration is marred by the fact that earli­ dollars in repairs to regain seaworthiness: Graydon McCulley (1949). er this week the U.S. Supreme Court held, in "A rusty-tub program," says Democratic The per capita consumption of turkey is Rep. Ronald Wyden. a 5-to-4 decision, that malicious desecration The Navy says it needs the ships because rising rapidly in the State and in the Nation as of our flag is protected under the individual's it doesn't have enough equipment of its own health-conscious consumers become aware of first amendment right to free speech. to sustain large-scale operations in Europe turkey's natural benefits. In fact, in 1989 over While I am not surprised by the Supreme or the Middle East. While old "break bulk" 41 percent of American households reported Court's decision, I must say that I very much ships like the Southwestern Victory are no serving turkey on a regular basis, up from 26 June 11,, 1990 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 14307 percent just 4 years ago. Hats off to Minneso­ right to join or help organize a union. During a good chance they will lose their jobs, because ta's, and the Nation's, turkey farmers. strike, however, this protection loses its force. under present law they can be replaced during A strike is one instance when it is legal to re­ the dispute by these permanent replacements. place an employee for supporting union activi­ This loophole must be closed. IN SUPPORT OF H.R. 3936 ty. It is my belief that Congress will act on this H.R. 3936 would prevent employers from HON. JERRY F. COSTELLO legislation soon, and it is badly needed. We hiring permanent replacements during a labor OF ILLINOIS have seen communities torn apart as replace­ dispute, and also prohibit employers from dis­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ment workers move in to take the jobs of the criminating against striking workers coming existing work force. This bill is vital to ensuring Thursday, June 14, 1990 back to work after the dispute has ended. confidence in the collective-bargaining proc­ I will be working closely with Congressman Mr. COSTELLO. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in ess. support of H.R. 3936, legislation introduced to Mr. Speaker, we must work to reverse the BILL CLAY to move this legislation through the protect the rights of striking workers. This bill trend against American workers that gained House so that we can merge it with the will amend the National Labor Relations Act speed in the Reagan administration, when in Senate bill and send it to the President. This to ban the permanent replacement of striking 1981 the President fired striking air traffic con­ is legislation that will restore fairness to mil­ workers. trollers and hired permanent replacements. lions of working men and women and I urge A key protection of the NLRA is the prohibi­ When workers strike today for improved my colleagues to join me in working for its tion against firing workers for exercising their working conditions or better pay, there is a passage.