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Vol. 147 WASHINGTON, WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 10, 2001 No. 135 Senate The Senate met at 9:30 a.m. and was to the Senate from the President pro the vehicles will depart the Capitol called to order by the Honorable HIL- tempore (Mr. BYRD). steps at 10 this morning. LARY RODHAM CLINTON, a Senator from The legislative clerk read the fol- f the State of New York. lowing letter: RESERVATION OF LEADER TIME U.S. SENATE, PRAYER PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE, The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- The Chaplain, Dr. Lloyd John Washington, DC, October 10, 2001. pore. Under the previous order, the Ogilvie, offered the following prayer: To the Senate: leadership time is reserved. Under the provisions of rule I, paragraph 3, f Almighty God, You have created us of the Standing Rules of the Senate, I hereby to know, love, and serve You, and then appoint the Honorable HILLARY RODHAM AVIATION SECURITY ACT—MOTION live with You forever. We thank You CLINTON, a Senator from the State of New TO PROCEED for the life and leadership of Senator York, to perform the duties of the Chair. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- Mike Mansfield. We are grateful for ROBERT C. BYRD, President pro tempore. pore. Under the previous order, the this truly great American, distin- Senate will now resume consideration guished Senator for 34 years, majority Mrs. CLINTON thereupon assumed of the motion to proceed to S. 1447, leader for 15 of those years, out- the chair as Acting President pro tem- which the clerk will report. standing Ambassador to Japan, and pore. The legislative clerk read as follows: distinguished patriot all through his f A motion to proceed to the bill (S. 1447) to life. We have all learned so much about improve aviation security, and for other pur- leadership from this man of few but RECOGNITION OF THE ACTING MAJORITY LEADER poses. firm and pointed words with which he Mr. REID. Madam President, I sug- The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- expressed strong convictions and pro- gest the absence of a quorum. found concern. We remember the warm pore. The Senator from Nevada is rec- The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- twinkle in his eye, his engaging smile, ognized. pore. The clerk will call the roll. and his abiding faithfulness as a friend. f The legislative clerk proceeded to But most of all, we are comforted by SCHEDULE call the roll. the fact of his relationship with You, Mr. REID. Madam President, I ask which was at the core of his being. We Mr. REID. Madam President, this unanimous consent that the order for thank You for the quiet inner security morning the Senate resumes the quorum call be rescinded. of his faith in You and his expectation postcloture debate on the motion to The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- that death would only be a transition proceed to S. 1447, the aviation secu- pore. Without objection, it is so or- in eternal life. Goodness and mercy fol- rity bill. The full 30 hours have to dered. lowed the Senator all his life and now run—and certainly we hope that is not Mr. REID. Madam President, I ask he dwells with You forever. In the the case—on the motion. Then all time unanimous consent that during today’s name of Him who is the resurrection will expire at approximately 5 p.m. proceedings on this legislation now be- and the life. Amen. today—shortly before that, actually. I fore the Senate, if someone comes to am hopeful that we will be able to f the Chamber and wishes to speak as in reach agreement on aviation security morning business, that the time would PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE as well as the counterterrorism legisla- be charged against the proceedings on The Honorable HILLARY RODHAM tion. this legislation. CLINTON led the Pledge of Allegiance, I remind Members that it was 1 week The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- as follows: ago today that the motion to proceed pore. Without objection, it is so or- I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the to S. 1447 was filed. At least from my dered. United States of America and to the Repub- Nevada perspective, that is too long to Mr. REID. I suggest the absence of a lic for which it stands, one nation under God, have people not recognizing that there quorum. indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. are things we could do with aviation The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- f security that we have not done. I think pore. The clerk will call the roll. it is too bad that we have had to go The legislative clerk proceeded to APPOINTMENT OF ACTING through this period to get to this bill. call the roll. PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE I also remind Senators who are plan- Mr. THOMAS. Madam President, I The PRESIDING OFFICER. The ning to attend the funeral of the late ask unanimous consent that the order clerk will please read a communication majority leader Mike Mansfield that for the quorum call be rescinded.

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We have worked hard in the En- call the roll. dered. ergy Committee, of which I am a mem- Mr. REID. Madam President, I ask f ber, to respond. We have had hearings, unanimous consent that the order for we had marked up a title in our energy the quorum call be rescinded. ENERGY POLICY bill, and we are moving forward on that The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- Mr. THOMAS. Madam President, I bill that was quite broad. pore. Without objection, it is so or- want to talk this morning a bit, as we In the meantime, the House has dered. have for some time, about energy. En- passed an energy bill which has a good f ergy, of course, is something we have deal of the things in it about which we SETTING THE AGENDA talked about for some time—a good have talked. So they moved forward long time, as a matter of fact. Our ex- with that over in the House. It has Mr. REID. Madam President, I was periences last summer in California great support from labor unions and not fortunate enough to have listened emphasized the need for some changes from many environmentalists, and it to the entire statement of our friend in our energy policy so that we have certainly has strong support from the from Wyoming. I have worked with more stability and reliability in en- administration. That bill is passed and Senator DASCHLE and Senator BINGA- ergy. Of course, we also became aware available for us to deal with now. MAN on energy legislation, and no one of some of the things we must do in Unfortunately—or fortunately—there feels more strongly than Senator terms of energy, and we have worked has been some change in what we are DASCHLE, our majority leader, that we on it for a very long time. doing. The chairman of the committee need to bring forward legislation at the Now, since September 11, I think we has indicated that he has been asked to earliest possible date dealing with the find some very compelling additional not have any more committee activi- energy problems. reasons that we need to do some things ties, and there will be a bill put to- He and Senator BINGAMAN, who is the with energy. Obviously, we have not gether, apparently, by the majority chairman of the Energy Committee, had an energy policy that we need to leader to bring before us. Unfortu- have worked hard on this, and we will have in place over the years, and that nately, we have talked about this be- have something as soon as possible. is what we are seeking to do—to de- fore and have not arrived, I don’t be- I have to say, we have been trying to velop energy policy. lieve, at any commitment as to when get to airport security for over a week. Partly because, I suppose, of the lack that will be done and how it will be There have been objections to that. We of a policy and a real direction where done. Of course, some have consider- have had to jump through a series of we want to go over time, we have be- able concern that there would not be hoops: A motion to invoke cloture on come very dependent on overseas oil input from all of the folks in the Sen- the motion to proceed, and now it ap- sources. We are nearly 60 percent de- ate. There is some concern about that. pears we are going to have to file a mo- pendent on OPEC and others. So now, I believe what we need more than any- tion to invoke cloture on the bill itself. in terms of some of the uncertainty in thing is the assurance that there will During this time, we could be doing the Middle East and around the world, be an energy bill before we adjourn. other things. We have tried to move to I think we find ourselves with more There are a number of things that appropriations bills which have not concern about where we need to be in are very important to us. One is airline been considered, and there have been terms of energy. security. I think it is very important objections to that by the minority. We have at least two compelling rea- that we do that. We are also working Senator LEAHY has worked night and sons, it seems to me, that make energy on changing the rules and the law on day on terrorism and other issues as a development and energy security even terrorism so that our agencies can result of the events of September 11, more important. One is to support our work more efficiently and our law en- and we are still doing just fine with ju- military activities. We have to have forcement and others can do that. We dicial nominations and nominations the energy to do that. The other is that are working on a stimulus for the econ- generally, but that is not good enough we are talking about a stimulus for the omy in the Finance Committee, and I for some people. Therefore, they have economy, about building our economy. think that has to be one of the high- put a stop on all legislation. Obviously, fuel and power and energy priority items. We need to do our ap- It seems somewhat unusual to me to are key to that, in whatever means propriations, which is our normal duty have the minority saying why aren’t they are used. So I believe we find our- and one that needs to be moving along. we moving legislation when they will selves now with even more reason to So we have a full plate. But I believe not let us move it. We are in the major- move to developing an energy policy strongly that energy now—particularly ity. They may not like it. Senator that will ensure we have the energy because of the threats of the overseas DASCHLE is the majority leader and de- necessary for all the needs we have. intervention—becomes one of the items termines what legislation comes to the We have talked before about the need we must add to our list to complete. I floor. They cannot do that anymore. for research so we can find better ways am hopeful that changes that appar- Because they only want energy does to produce energy, so that we can find ently have been suggested will result in not mean that is what they are going better ways to conserve our energy. yet some way for us to get on the floor to get. Those things are possible, and we can with the issues we think are terribly We have many other items, and the do them. We have talked more about important for energy—to get the bill majority leader has made a decision on how we find diversity in a policy so we out that we can work on so we can de- with what we are going to deal. They don’t become dependent on one source velop and have an energy policy that will not let us do that. We have 13 ap- of energy—and that we can look to- will be supportive of the economy and propriations bills we have to pass every ward nuclear—whether it be renewable, supportive of our war on terrorism. I year. They will not let us get to those gas, or coal, and to have diversity that think it is necessary we do that. bills because they do not believe helps strengthen those sources. Madam President, I urge my col- enough judges are being approved. We have talked a good deal about re- leagues to find a way to bring together At home, I have not had a single per- newables. That is obviously something the needs of this country, supported by son ask me about judges. We have two we need to pursue. Most important of the White House, supported by both Nevada judges who are waiting to go all, I imagine now as we look at where sides in this body, and already has been through the funnel, and they will get we are, is production. We need to en- supported by the House, and that prior here. Those judges know Senator sure we can have domestic production, to finishing our work, we complete LEAHY and Senator HATCH are doing

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We worked ex- vehicle for doing some things that have dent, this situation is one with which tremely hard to move legislation that very little attachment to security. we have to be very careful. Just last the majority then felt was important. I thank the Senator for his response. week somebody with a rifle shot some We had very little downtime as a result Mr. REID. I suggest the absence of a holes through a pipeline in Alaska, and of objections from our side. We made quorum. 250,000 gallons of fuel spilled before sure there were not even long periods The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. NEL- they could stop the leakage. That was of time when there were quorum calls. SON of Nebraska). The clerk will call just one man. I do not know if he was I say to my friend, I did not use the the roll. target practicing or shooting at car- term it was a new idea. I am just say- The legislative clerk proceeded to ibou. I do not know what he was doing, ing what is happening is unfair. We call the roll. but with a rifle he put holes through have been trying to move to this legis- Mr. CRAIG. Mr. President, I ask that pipe. lation dealing with airport security for unanimous consent that the order for The energy situation is very com- more than a week, and we are a long the quorum call be rescinded. plicated. The majority leader has indi- ways from being able to do it now if The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without cated time and time again he is aware colleagues make us jump through all objection, it is so ordered. of that and wants to work on this. I the hoops. Mr. CRAIG. Mr. President, I ask wish the minority would let the legis- Mr. THOMAS. I understand that. I unanimous consent I be allowed to lation that is important pass. We need agree with the Senator that we need to speak for up to 10 minutes as in morn- to do something about airport security. move forward. Another point. When ing business. We need to do something about ter- there are bills with a special purpose, The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without rorism. We need to do something about such as airport security, and provisions objection, it is so ordered. many other things that they will not are added that have nothing to do with f let us get to. We are in the majority it, when you are in the minority, you ENERGY POLICY now. The majority leader has the right have to have some opportunity to par- and the ability to set the agenda for ticipate in the decision. I say to the Mr. CRAIG. Mr. President, I speak this Senate. Senator from Nevada that it is the not only as part of the Republican I suggest the absence of a quorum. leadership’s role to find some com- leadership in the Senate but as a mem- Mr. THOMAS. Will the Senator yield promise so we can move forward. I ber of the Energy Committee, a com- for a question? know the Senator has done that, and I mittee on which I have served for the Mr. REID. I will be happy to yield for admire what the Senator is doing. 11 years I have been in the Senate. Dur- a question. ing those 11 years, I have had the op- Mr. THOMAS. The idea of being able Mr. REID. I say to my friend, I appre- ciate his presence in the Chamber and portunity to serve under three Presi- to object is not a brand new idea. It dents. For 8 of those years, I served was exercised by you when you were in attempting to work with us. On airport under a Democrat President. During the minority; isn’t that true? security, there are three problems that that time, he, I, his administration, Mr. REID. I am sorry, I could not can be resolved in a matter of a few hear the Senator. hours: No. 1, there are some who be- and certainly all Members, attempted Mr. THOMAS. The idea that we in lieve not only is airport security im- to shape a national energy policy for the minority ought to be involved is portant but also that there be security our country that never really got ac- something we learned from you when on our passenger trains. complished. During that time, we con- you were in the minority. So it is not There are also those who believe we tinued to grow very rapidly as a na- a brand new idea. When the majority should protect workers who have been tion. We continued to consume up to a brings bills forward, they need to work displaced as a result of these terrible 21⁄2 to 3 percent increase in energy each with everyone here so we can pass acts on September 11. We should be year, although our country was only something. able to work our way through that. We producing a 11⁄2 percent increase of I am just surprised at what the Sen- should bring these issues up, vote, and total need. ator said, that this is a brand new idea. go to something else. Of course, we know what happened as Mr. REID. I do not recall, I say to my I say to my friend from Wyoming, I a result of that timeframe over the last friend from Wyoming, talking about a had a number of meetings yesterday 81⁄2 years: We grew increasingly depend- brand new idea. I was in the minority with Senator LOTT in the presence, of ent upon foreign sources of energy for for a number of years in my present po- course, of Senator DASCHLE, and he is our existence, at least in oil. Our infra- sition and worked very closely with attempting to help us work through structure grew older, our transmission Senator LOTT in moving legislation. I some of this. I appreciate that very lines and pipelines; our ability to gen- worked very hard in moving legisla- much. erate electrical energy did not increase tion, and we did not hold up legislation Maybe today we can do something on very rapidly. But workers found the de- based on judges. We did not do that. We terrorism. It would be helpful if we mand of the new high-tech economy felt we were treated unfairly. I think could get that out of the way. There even required greater abundances of the last administration certainly did are things about which I feel strongly. electricity and energy than we origi- not get the judges who were in the I had a Republican in the House today nally suspected. pipeline who should have been con- tell me: Did I hear you right when you It is why it became an issue in the firmed. But we said early on this is not said you think the things we do in this last presidential campaign and it is payback time; we are going to move bill should not be sunsetted? why this President, George Bush, im- them as quickly as we can, and we I said: You heard me right. If it is mediately developed a national energy have. We have moved out scores of good now, it will be good later. task force to began to work on a na- nominations that President Bush felt They asked me if I believed, for ex- tional energy policy. They completed he needed. We moved scores. ample, if there should be roving wire- their work and sent their information Somebody on the side of the Senator taps on terrorists. I said to a friend, a to the Hill. from Wyoming—I do not know who it Member of the House from Con- While that has been going on, the En- is; even if I did, I would not announce necticut: Yes, I do. There are some ergy Committee, now chaired by Sen- it here—believes we are not moving basic items in this antiterrorism legis- ator BINGAMAN, once chaired by Sen- enough judges through. lation we need to do, I say to my friend ator FRANK MURKOWSKI of Alaska, has I say to my friend from Wyoming, we from Wyoming. I hope we can work been working on a national energy pol- did not do that. We did not hold up leg- that out before the day is through. icy. We have spent the last 31⁄2 to 4

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We need to tional energy policy was necessary be- lease from the chairman of the Energy put more research behind new tech- cause it meant the strength of our Committee, I am amazed the majority nologies and continue to advance the economy and the growth of our econ- leader has pulled that authority away technologies for electronic cars and al- omy and it meant that future genera- from the authorizing committee chair- ternative forms of electrical genera- tions would have an opportunity to man who has, over the last good num- tion—wind and solar. We have invested have a supply of energy. But about ber of years, truly become an expert in millions of dollars in those alter- third or fourth on that list of reasons the energy issue. He and I do not al- natives over the last couple of years. for a national energy policy was na- ways agree, but we think it is the re- We need to continue. tional security. It did not register but sponsibility of that committee to At the same time, there is no ques- third on some polls, or fourth. produce a bill, not for the majority tion for the next 15 to 20 years we will September 11—the world changes; the leader to go into his back office and be increasingly dependent upon foreign American mindset changes. All of a write a bill that is politically correct sources for oil—predominantly oil—ul- sudden, by nearly a 60 percentile poll- for his side of the aisle. timately the greatest form of energy ing factor, energy and energy policy Is that—will that be—could that be a that moves the American economy, and energy supply for our country—re- comprehensive national energy policy? whether it is the cars we drive, the liable, abundant, stable—became the I don’t think so. But let’s say it could trucks that deliver the goods and serv- No. 1 issue. National security, national be. ices to our communities, the trains security, national security. I ask unanimous consent for no more that run upon our tracks, the airplanes Why, then, do I read in a press re- than 5 minutes. that fly across our skies, or our ships lease from Chairman BINGAMAN yester- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without at sea, our aircraft carriers and the day that the majority leader of the objection, it is so ordered. planes that are now flying day and Senate has directed the chairman of Mr. CRAIG. I am going to give the night over Afghanistan. All of those the Energy and Natural Resources majority leader the benefit of the are driven by oil, by energy. When we Committee to suspend any further doubt at this moment—because I started this debate a decade or more markup on energy legislation for this should. I am going to say to the major- ago, we were around 50 percent depend- session of Congress? ity leader at this moment: OK, if that ent upon foreign sources of that en- What? A No. 1 national energy pol- is your decision—and I understand the ergy. Today we are at times over 60 icy, being now a No. 1 national security timing here; I understand we are in the percent dependent. We understand the policy in our country, and the leader of last month to a month and a half of issue. We clearly understand the ur- the Senate is saying stop, don’t go for- this session of Congress and that na- gency. ward? The House has done its work, but tional energy policy is truly a national We awakened to that energy problem the Senate cannot do its work? security issue and all Americans now last year when the lights went out in He says he wants to write his own believe that. All the polls show that. It California. We all said: My goodness, bill. OK. I have been involved with this is something the House has dealt with why is that happening? What happened issue for a long time. I know why he and we should deal with. So I say to that caused all of this—for elevators to wants to write his own bill. I under- Leader TOM DASCHLE at this moment: stop operating and traffic lights to stop stand the politics of the issue. I under- If you are going to craft an energy bill operating, for the economy of Cali- stand the other side lost a component in your office and bring it to the floor fornia to nearly go in the tank as a re- of the battle on September 11. Actu- as the prerogative of leadership, get on sult of not having the energy base they ally, they had lost it much before then. with it. Do it now. Don’t tell us you are needed to feed their growth and de- They lost it when the House voted to going to do it and then wait 3 or 4 or 5 mand? We knew they had launched a include oil exploration in the Alaskan weeks, knowing that it cannot get done policy some time back that was not al- Arctic National Wildlife Refuge in Au- and it cannot get conferenced with the lowing them to produce. While it was a gust. They were not willing to admit it House. That way you have given your wake-up call for California, it truly at that time. They thought they still people a vote, but you have not faced was a wake-up call for our Nation. had the votes, but the House had al- the issue and you have not put a bill on As a result of that, this Senator’s ef- ready made that decision because the President’s desk. That is not lead- fort, the committee’s effort, and the America was sensing a need for a ership. That is politics. President’s effort, the House moved an broader national energy policy. The majority leader and the chair- energy bill and was able to pass a fairly But on September 11 that issue was man of the full committee say they comprehensive new policy toward pro- gone. When it says down here that Sen- want to avoid quarrelsome, divisive duction and infrastructure develop- ator BINGAMAN went on to say, ‘‘the votes. They don’t want to allow par- ment and the kind of refinement that a Senate leadership sincerely wants to tisan politics to come to the floor. new, dynamic energy policy for our avoid quarrelsome, divisive votes in I suggest if he crafts a bill and brings country needs. They did their work. the committee,’’ what the chairman is it to the floor, he avoids that. But if They got that work done before the saying is he can’t control his own peo- this is a ploy, if this is simply rhetoric August recess. ple anymore in the committee because to get the bug off their back—because We were working, and with credit to September 11 convinced them that we it is now squarely on the majority’s Chairman BINGAMAN, although we had have to have a national energy policy back; they have canceled the com- the transfer of leadership in the Sen- because national security and energy is mittee from acting; the majority lead- ate, he continued to work. He was paramount. er has said: I’ll do it. So if we do not looking at a much broader bill to deal So he went to his leader and said: have a national energy policy for the with the issue of energy than the House Leader DASCHLE, I can’t give you the energy security and the national secu- produced. We were working with him in energy bill that I thought I could. I rity of this country by the close of a very bipartisan manner. Sure, there have lost the votes on a couple of key business of this first session of this were differences of opinion. Yes, there issues and you won’t like what comes Congress, then it is TOM DASCHLE’s are several issues on which we clearly to the floor. fault. disagree. But in the general sense, we Some on the other side are saying if I believe that is quite clear. I think were moving toward a national energy you bring that kind of a bill to the that is plain and I think that is simple policy. floor, we will filibuster, we won’t let it and I think he has said it just that way Along comes September 11. We all pass, and we don’t want to see that when he has said that he will craft a know that day now; It is seared into kind of partisanship on the floor post- bill and bring it to the floor under the

VerDate Mar 15 2010 03:21 Dec 20, 2013 Jkt 081600 PO 00000 Frm 00004 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 J:\ODA425\1997-2008-FILES-4-SS-PROJECT\2001-SENATE-REC-FILES\RECFILES-NEW\S mmaher on DSKCGSP4G1 with SOCIALSECURITY October 10, 2001 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S10407 leadership prerogative. Comprehensive, The PRESIDING OFFICER. The get on with moving this legislation, balanced energy legislation can be Chair will put the question on the mo- and perform our duties for the Amer- added by the majority leader to the tion. ican people, for the men and women Senate calendar for potential action f right now who are in harm’s way per- prior to adjournment: so speaketh the forming their duties for the American AVIATION SECURITY leader of the U.S. Senate. people. It seems to me it wouldn’t be a Mr. President, I am going to support Mr. MCCAIN. Mr. President, we are great deal to ask us to move on this my leader. But I am going to insist, as now engaged in so-called postcloture legislation. all other colleagues will, or at least debate of 30 hours. I have not paid total Mr. REID. Mr. President, will the many will, that he act and that he act attention to what is going on on the Senator yield? in a timely fashion so it can be floor of the Senate, but clearly there Mr. MCCAIN. I am happy to yield to conferenced with the House and put on has been no debate on postcloture on the distinguished majority whip. the President’s desk. It is an issue of the Aviation Security Act. This is rap- Mr. REID. Mr. President, every time national security. It is every bit as idly turning into a farce. We need to I hear the Senator from Arizona speak- critical as an airport security bill—and act. We need to act on aviation secu- ing, I think of pilots taking off from the ranking member of the Commerce rity. If there are differences of opinion, aircraft carriers and taking off from Committee is on the floor now trying such as those held by the Senator from military bases around the country and, to get that bill up. It is every bit as im- Idaho about federalization, let’s have as we know, special forces—I believe I portant as an antiterrorist bill. debates and votes. know—certainly nothing confidential If we get into a greater warlike prob- If there is consideration of non- has been told to me; I figured it out on lem in the Middle East and our flow of germane amendments, then let’s have my own. We have special operations oil is cut off from the Arab nations, those debated and voted on as well. The people there doing all kinds of things. from Iraq—believe it or not—from Iran, chairman of the committee, Senator It is extremely dangerous. There is no from which we are now getting oil, and HOLLINGS, and I have agreed to oppose one in the Senate who has more per- if we do not have a national energy pol- all nongermane amendments. But for sonal information about war than the us to sit here for 30 hours in so-called icy that begins to move us toward a Senator from Arizona. I personally ap- postcloture debate—yesterday there higher degree of national energy inde- preciate, speaking for the people of the was a near tragedy because of a de- pendence, then shame on us but, more State of Nevada, his passion for this ranged individual who broke into a important, shame on the majority legislation. cockpit of an airplane nearly causing leader of the Senate, who has chosen to There is no perfect legislation. The another catastrophe. Part of this legis- take away from the authorizing com- legislation before us is imperfect. The lation, S. 1477, requires the Department mittee the authority to craft a bill and Senator from Arizona and Senator of Transportation to take steps to bring it to the floor, if the majority HOLLINGS worked and came up with strengthen cockpit doors. what they thought could pass this Sen- leader himself does not honor the com- There is another case in my own ate. mitment he has now made to us, that home State where some individual ob- Will the Senator agree that this leg- he will divine—define and maybe di- viously smuggled in a weapon which islation—no matter how anyone feels vine—a balanced energy policy and caused the shutdown of the Phoenix about it—should at least be able to get bring it to the floor for a vote. That is airport for some 10 hours. The list goes consideration? an obligation that the Senate of the on. There was a motion to invoke cloture United States should deal with before I don’t agree with the statement that we adjourn or before we recess this was made by the administration that which was filed 1 week ago. As I said first session of this Congress. there was a 100 percent chance of retal- earlier today, we may disagree with I recognize the importance of this iation because of our military actions this legislation, but let’s get it here issue, as do many of our colleagues. I in Afghanistan. I don’t agree with that and get it completed. The people of Ne- am phenomenally disappointed in the statement, although I will admit that I vada and the people of the rest of this form of leadership that says we cannot don’t have the knowledge of the mem- country want this passed. let our committees work in this in- bers of the administration who made I say this to my friend from Arizona. stance because this is not something that statement. But here we are now There are important things we should new, as I said. We have been at the going into our second week without ad- do, but shouldn’t airport security be 1 one of them? business of trying to write a bill for 3 ⁄2 dressing the issue of aviation security. years. We have held 25 or 30 hearings No, I don’t agree with the Senator Mr. MCCAIN. I think so. It is obvious. on it. It is not a new issue, but it is a from Idaho that an energy bill is of the I understand the day before yesterday timely, critical issue to our country. I same emergency as the Aviation Secu- on Wall Street there was a meeting be- hope the statements of the majority rity Act right now. No rational ob- tween the Speaker of the House, the leader represent the clear intention of server that I know of would agree with Democrat leader in the House, 20 busi- bringing the bill to the floor within the that statement. The fact is we need to ness and economic and labor leaders, next several weeks, that we can deal act. We don’t have to wait until 4:57 and Alan Greenspan. Their message with it and move it off to conference this afternoon. We should be debating, was, pass the aviation security bill so and have a national energy policy on amending, and passing this legislation confidence will be restored on the part our President’s desk by close of busi- before we go out of session this week- of the American people so we can have ness. end. I am embarrassed that both sides an economic recovery. On other side of I yield the floor. of the aisle for reasons less than na- the Capitol, they refuse to take up the The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- tional security are not agreeing to issue. On this side of the Capitol, for ator from Arizona. take up and pass this legislation. nearly 2 weeks we have failed to have Mr. MCCAIN. Mr. President, can you I don’t think the American people, one moment of debate on this issue, tell me the parliamentary situation as who have been very pleased with our and no amendment has been proposed. it exists presently? performance up until now, are very I just find that, frankly, incomprehen- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- pleased. In fact, they are very dis- sible. ate is on the motion to proceed to S. pleased with our failure to take up this I am not really renowned for my pa- 1447, under cloture. legislation in a normal parliamentary tience, but I believe I have shown a lot Mr. MCCAIN. How much time re- fashion—debate, vote, and give the of patience. I believe that Senator HOL- mains on the 30 hours of postcloture American people what they don’t have LINGS, the distinguished chairman of debate of which there has been none today; that is, the sense that a lot of the committee, has also gone through that I have seen? Americans don’t have today, that they these machinations trying to work out The PRESIDING OFFICER. Time can get on an airliner with compara- agreements. I must have had 100 meet- will expire at 4:57 this afternoon. tive safety and security. ings on this issue. We had the idea of Mr. MCCAIN. If there is no one on the I urge my colleagues to stop what we taking up the antiterrorism bill first floor to engage in postcloture debate? have been doing for the last 2 weeks, and then moving to this legislation. We

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Mr. President, just so ev- seem to have worked. be in session, instead of sitting here eryone understands, my friend from I have literally exhausted almost marking a clock, with the lights on, Idaho talks about the need to move for- every option. Our meetings with the the staff engaged, and nothing hap- ward on airport security. Let us move White House have been fruitless. I have pening, we ought to also be debating forward. There is no one preventing us not been around here—in fact, the Sen- and voting up or down on a national from moving forward on this side of the ator from Nevada and I have been energy policy. I believe it is of high aisle. We want to move forward. We around here the same number of years. priority. Is it as high as airport secu- have been trying, for a week, to get to I have never had the White House can- rity in the current blend of things? No, this bill, but we are having to jump cel two meetings in 1 day with the it isn’t. over all kinds of hurdles. chairman and ranking member of the I agree with the Senator from Ari- We invoked cloture with a vote of 97– committees—two in 1 day. zona. We have to get the confidence 0 yesterday. And they—the minority— Here we are telling the American built back in the American people on have said, OK, we are going to use the people that we are working together airport activity and security on air- whole 30 hours postcloture. We have and we are dedicated to the proposition planes, and get them flying now for the been stymied. We have tried to move to that we will take whatever measures long-term economy, but also into the other things. They will not let us. are necessary in a bipartisan fashion to holiday season. It is critical for our Last week, we tried to move to a assure their security and safety, both airlines and their economic stability, matter dealing with appropriations. We home and overseas. There is no expert no question about it. We need to give have Agriculture appropriations we who doesn’t believe we need to act on our Attorney General, and others in tried to get to. No thanks. We tried to the issue of airport and airline secu- law enforcement, greater tools to track get to foreign operations. No thanks. rity. Here we are nearing the end of our the terrorists, to track the criminals. Why? Because of some unrelated issue. second week mired in such a situation And that is ready to go now. That unrelated issue is that we are not on which we have made no progress. I do not understand why we were not moving enough judges for them. Mr. REID. Mr. President, may I ask able to switch over and double track. The people at home in Nebraska or in one more question of my friend? The Senator from Arizona agreed to Nevada, I bet they are not coming to Mr. MCCAIN. I would be glad to yield that. But that is not the call of the mi- you, I say to the Presiding Officer, ask- to the Senator. nority; that is the call of the majority. ing: How many judges is the Senate Mr. REID. To indicate the patience They have not let us do that or we moving this week? They are concerned and integrity of the Senator from Ari- could be dealing with both of those about the ability to fly out of Omaha zona, he could have moved forward on critical bills—get at least one of them to Las Vegas and back. That is what this legislation. But because of his pa- done this week. The clock is now run- they are concerned about. tience—and most of us wouldn’t want ning out. Having been able to do both We want to move forward on airport to do anything that somebody might of them—as we should have done— security. We are not stopping anyone object to—he acknowledged when he there would be ample time to do a na- from moving forward to airport secu- came to this floor that he could have tional energy policy bill, to engage for rity. We should have been on that last moved forward on this legislation. I 2 or 3 days on the floor, if need be, in Wednesday. Here it is a week later, and know the Senator from Arizona stands the debate of that issue, because I have we are still not on it. We are for what is good about this country, to think when you scratch the surface postcloture on the motion to proceed having devoted a large part of his life of all of these, you get to the bottom to airport security. in a prison camp for American citizens. line: Airplanes do not fly without fuel; What are the problems with airport If we can’t hear him speaking, then we people do not get to the airports with- security? There are some people who can’t hear anybody. out it; our ships that are at sea at the believe we should get rid of minimum- We have to move forward on this leg- moment, and our pilots who are flying wage people checking bags, and doing islation. As I have said privately to the those aircraft off those decks, work other things, to make these airplanes Senator from Arizona—and I say now with a huge chunk of energy under- safe; that there should be some stand- publicly—what he is saying is abso- neath them. We all know that. That is ards; that it should not go to the low- lutely full of veracity. One only needs my point. est bidder, as now happens; that we to look at who is saying it to under- I agree with the Senator from Ari- should add, in addition to the hundreds stand that. zona. It is not a matter of shoving in to of thousands of other Federal employ- Mr. MCCAIN. Mr. President, I would the front; it is a matter of this Senate ees we have, about 28,000 employees be glad to yield to the Senator from being capable of dealing with all three who would have the stamp of approval Idaho. of these issues in a timely fashion. of the Department of Energy or the Mr. CRAIG. Mr. President, the Sen- That was the point I wanted to make Justice Department—it really does not ator from Arizona knows that he and I to the Senator from Arizona. matter who it is—one Federal agency are not too far apart on the issue on Mr. MCCAIN. I thank the Senator that oversees them. That is one prob- which he is speaking. I had hoped we from Idaho. lem on which they will not let us move would come to the floor this week and I appreciate his passion on this very forward. deal with two critical national issues: important issue to our national secu- Maybe they can say that is wrong. Airport security and antiterrorism. I rity. But since it appears that every- Have a debate in this Chamber for an think we were very close to being body is in agreement that we need to hour or so, vote up or down on it, and ready to do that. I had hoped we could move forward on this legislation—and determine whether they should be fed- deal with them cleanly and up front— there has been no debate that I know of eralized or not. That is how things airport security and terrorism issues. on the specific issue of airport security work around here. But they will not let Generally, I have supported the Sen- in the postcloture mode, and I see no us move to it. They will not let us have ator from Arizona on this issue, and reason we should waste the entire a debate on whether they should be fed- continue to do so, and will work with afternoon in a postcloture parliamen- eralized or not. him. I did not come to this Chamber tary situation and yet not debating the Another issue they are concerned today to suggest a national energy pol- issue—I tell our leadership on both about is whether we should have a vote icy go in front of this. I suggest we do sides of the aisle, I intend to come, on Amtrak safety and security—not airport security, and we ought to be after lunch, in the early afternoon, and putting rubber tires on Amtrak trains doing it right now in this Chamber. move to proceed to S. 1447. That way, or putting monitors in all the trains so

VerDate Mar 15 2010 03:21 Dec 20, 2013 Jkt 081600 PO 00000 Frm 00006 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 J:\ODA425\1997-2008-FILES-4-SS-PROJECT\2001-SENATE-REC-FILES\RECFILES-NEW\S mmaher on DSKCGSP4G1 with SOCIALSECURITY October 10, 2001 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S10409 that you can listen to nice music, no; experts was asked a question that the lieve somehow that this is not an emer- just so that when you travel on an Am- person who asked it probably wishes he gency, this is not a priority, and that trak train, you can be safe. Let’s have hadn’t. The question was: How long there are other issues more important. a debate on that: Yes, you want it; no, would it take to start bringing oil out So they hold the Senate up. you don’t. They will not even let us of ANWR? The answer: About 10 years. It has been that way now for nearly talk about it. We know the quantity of oil is very 2 weeks. We don’t vote, we have no de- The other issue is whether the em- limited. Somehow in their minds, this bate on the floor, and now we have a ployees who were displaced as a result drilling in the pristine wilderness of colleague today who comes to the of the terrorist acts are entitled to ex- Alaska is going to solve all the world’s Chamber and decides the problem is tended unemployment benefits. That problems, when we know if we pumped the majority leader, Senator DASCHLE. does not sound too outrageous to me. all the oil that is there now, it would Nothing could be further from the And if it is, let’s debate it and vote it be a 6-month supply for the United truth. up or down. States. The problem is we have a handful of So that is the big hangup on airport There are a number of other prob- people in the Senate who are intent on security, those three issues. lems we have with ANWR. Just last serving as human brake pads to stop Everyone would feel better if we week, a person with a rifle decided to this place dead in its tracks. They have passed this legislation. It would deter- use the pipeline as a target. He shot succeeded. While the country is wor- mine how airports would be handled. some holes in the pipeline. By the time ried about the emergency situation There would be a Federal rule that ev- they figured out what was happening, that exists as a result of the September eryone could see, not a hit-or-miss 250,000 gallons of oil had dumped out on 11 terrorist attacks, as a result of an proposition. the Alaskan tundra. That is a very long economy that clearly has serious prob- My friend from Idaho is the second pipeline. It goes hundreds of miles. I lems, the Senate stands at parade rest. person to come to this Chamber and am not sure we need more pipeline in Why? Because a handful of people in talk about the need to do energy legis- this pristine wilderness. the Senate have decided we should not lation. And the words were: And shame My friend, the distinguished senior move forward on the issue of aviation on TOM DASCHLE if it doesn’t pass. That Senator from Idaho, stated that this security. is a good reversal role. Senator situation in Alaska would solve lots of It is the easiest thing in the world to DASCHLE is here every day trying to the problems of the world. It wouldn’t take the negative side of anything. All move legislation. Although they do not solve many problems at all. We know of us understand that. This bill, au- like to acknowledge it, he is the major- there are lots of energy problems in the thored by Senator HOLLINGS and Sen- ity leader of the Senate, and he feels an world today. They will not be solved by ator MCCAIN—and I am proud to be a obligation to do some of the things our this situation in Alaska. cosponsor of it from the Commerce country requires, such as pass the 13 There are so many things we need to Committee—deals with aviation secu- annual appropriations bills. He has this do, and we need to get to that legisla- rity, a whole range of issues: The cre- wild idea—Senator DASCHLE—that you tion. We need help from the minority ation of a large cadre of armed sky should pass the 13 appropriations bills. to get to that legislation. They are not marshals to put in American commer- They will not let us move to those letting us move forward on legislation cial airliners; the development of pe- bills. We have five that have not that has to be done. rimeter security at America’s airports; passed. The first conference they have al- the hardening of cockpits on commer- They are not going to let us move. lowed us to do on an appropriations bill cial airliners; and the change in the Why? Because you are not moving is going to take place this afternoon. I method of screening luggage and peo- enough circuit judges. We have listed am fortunate enough to be on that con- ple at airports. All of these things are all the people we have in the pipeline ference. At 2:30 p.m. today, there will important. There is much more in this who will move, hearings will be held, be a Senate-House conference on appro- legislation as well. That is the positive the votes will be taken here. But that priations for Interior. I hope we do side of what we are trying to do on an is not good enough. Senator LEAHY has that. That will be the first of 13 appro- emergency basis. worked weekends on terrorism, helped priations bills we have been able to fin- There are some who have held it up, with airport security, and many other ish. But they won’t let us move on the and continue to hold it up even now. I things prior to this legislation. He set five that haven’t even passed the Sen- am reminded of Mark Twain, who I times for hearings for judges. But that ate. have mentioned before. When asked is not good enough. Using words such as ‘‘shame on TOM one day to get involved in a debate, he So we do not need lectures in this DASCHLE’’ isn’t senatorial. It is an un- said: Of course, as long as I can take Chamber about what TOM DASCHLE fortunate choice of words. Senator the negative side. isn’t doing. He is doing everything hu- DASCHLE understands the importance. I They said: Well, we have not told you manly possible to move the agenda of have been in meetings with him just what the subject is. the Senate forward, and we are being this week, and with Senator BINGAMAN, He said: It doesn’t matter. It doesn’t prevented from doing so. talking about how important it is to take any preparation to take the nega- We believe that energy policy is im- move this legislation. We need to move tive side. portant, critically important. I believe the legislation. We just need a little That is the case in the Congress as we should become less dependent on help to do it. We have not received the well. It takes no preparation to come fossil fuel. That should be part of an help. here and be opposed to almost every- energy bill. We need to develop explo- The PRESIDING OFFICER (Ms. STA- thing. It takes no skill to be opposed to ration in this country. We need to be- BENOW). The Senator from North Da- everything. We have a few folks in my come less dependent on foreign oil. kota. hometown like that. I grew up in a There is no question about that. We Mr. DORGAN. Madam President, I county of 3,400 people. We have several need to move quickly into more solar, listened with some interest to my col- of them who have opposed everything, more wind, and more geothermal, al- league from Nevada and previously my all along the way, all the time. This ternative energy sources. colleagues from Arizona and Idaho in Senate is a lot like my hometown, re- I believe we need to have an energy their presentations. I compliment my grettably. The problem is in the Senate policy in this country. Senator friend from Nevada. Let me also say a couple of determined people can stop DASCHLE believes that. And if we are how much I admire the Senator from things. able to get these emergency matters Arizona who came to the floor about 20 In this country we face real emer- out of the away, we are going to move minutes ago and asked the question: gencies at this point. Our economy is to another vitally important thing. Why are we not moving? Why is the in serious trouble. Commercial airline That is energy policy. Senate not doing its work on the issue service is integral to an economy and We always hear these speeches about of aviation security? He, of course, its recovery. Going into September 11 the need for ANWR. There was a hear- knew the answer and answered it him- and the tragic acts of terror committed ing last week during which one of the self. We are held up by people who be- against this country, we had a very

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Frankly, that ing its will, and the leader from the back. energy bill, as Senator MCCAIN said, is other side who is speaking on the floor All of our major airline carriers were separate and distinct from the aviation right now is doing what he ought to be hemorrhaging in red ink on September security bill. We are going to do an en- doing. But he also knows how the Sen- 10 going into the September 11 ter- ergy bill, and we ought to, but the en- ate works. rorist attacks. On September 11, the ergy bill is going to come together At this very moment, we are very Federal Government ordered all com- from several sources in the Senate. It close to coming to the floor now with mercial aircraft—in fact, all aircraft in is going to come to the floor and we are an agreement that cleans up and allows this country—to land immediately, and going to have an opportunity to offer us to focus on airport security. I hope they were grounded. That industry was amendments and discuss it. I don’t dis- it is sooner rather than later. forced to stay on the ground. There agree with the notion that central to The American people deserve an air- were no airplanes in the sky anywhere. this country’s security is an energy port security bill. But what I was say- So this is an industry already hem- policy. We haven’t had an energy pol- ing on the floor a few moments ago— orrhaging in red ink that was forced to icy, under Democratic or Republican quoting from the chairman of the En- suspend all operations. Then the FAA, administrations, for 30 or 40 years that ergy Committee on which the Senator under certain circumstances, allowed has meant very much to this country. serves—he no longer can craft a bill. He the restoration of commercial airline We need to produce more and find more has been disallowed by your leadership flights. What the airlines are discov- oil and natural gas. We need to con- from doing so. He is going to, there- ering is that there are people in this serve more and, yes, we need to find re- fore, submit a bill to the majority lead- country who have canceled events, con- newables and a limitless supply of en- er and the majority leader is going to ferences, trips, and vacations because ergy, to expand our supply. We need to bring it to the floor for our consider- there is concern about getting back on do all of that, and we need to do it ation. an airplane. soon. What I said on the floor—and I will I understand that concern. I flew last Let me just say this with respect to repeat it—is this: Please do that. Bring weekend to North Dakota, and I had security: Security, it seems to me, that bill to the floor, and sooner rather also flown the weekend before to North starts at this moment on the floor of than later. I will say that it is no Dakota. But I understand that people the Senate with passing an aviation se- longer the responsibility of the chair- are concerned about getting back on an curity bill. That is where it starts. We man of the committee. I serve on that airplane. They and every American saw will work on a piece of legislation deal- committee along with the Senator over and over and over and over again ing with energy policy. We should do from North Dakota. We know that. those images of the 767 commercial air- that and that also is urgent. But that The majority leader has spoken. The liners being flown into the World Trade ought not hold up an aviation security burden is on the majority leader to get Center Towers. That is an image most bill. It should not hold this up. We have an energy bill to the floor. I believe it people will not soon forget. So people a responsibility at this point not to go is third in the line of actions that were concerned and leery about going back to business as usual. Business as should be taken up on the floor. Air- back to commercial air travel. usual in the Senate is to have two or port security ought to be done right This Congress, therefore, must act if three or four or five people hold up the now. I hope we can do it this week and it is going to try to restore some work of the entire Senate. That didn’t also do the antiterrorist bill this week. health to this economy and give a jump mean very much under most cir- The Senator and I are in total agree- start back to commercial air travel. To cumstances because we didn’t have a ment on that. I hope we sort this out do so, this Congress has to put together situation that was urgent —not with sooner rather than later. But once legislation dealing with aviation secu- most pieces of legislation. But if you those two bills are done, my guess is rity and airline security. That is what don’t think post-September 11 and the that I will be on the floor every day we have tried to do. Senator HOLLINGS challenges we have to the American saying: Majority Leader DASCHLE, and Senator MCCAIN, Senator KERRY, economy and the challenges we have in where is your energy bill? Where is myself, and others, have worked on a air travel and with respect to providing your energy bill? You have taken the piece of legislation that makes good security for this country at home and authority away from the committee. If sense. We brought it to the floor under- abroad—if you don’t believe that is an you are going to produce a bill, do it, standing that this is an emergency, urgent situation, somehow you have and we will debate it. Agree to get it to that this is urgent legislation that slept through the last month. the floor with a couple of amendments needs to get done. And guess what. This country faces an urgent need to on either side, or with no amendments, This Senate is brought to parade rest. do a series of things —important and then get it to conference, get the Nobody is doing anything and nothing things—that will strengthen its future. conferees appointed so we can get a bill happening because we have a couple of Central to those at this moment is a on the President’s desk. I believe and people who say: We won’t let anything piece of legislation dealing with avia- the public believes if we get into a else continue. tion security. It is past the time—long shooting war in the Middle East and we You know, we have some people who past the time—when this Senate should sever our ties to our dependency on are crabby about some amendments. have been debating that and voting on Middle East oil, we send this economy My theory is, in a situation like this, if it. It simply makes no sense to have a into another tailspin that should be you have some amendments you don’t couple of people holding up the Senate avoidable, but it is not. I thank the like, stand up and oppose them. If you because they got out of bed on the Senator. have some you want to offer, stand up wrong side and have a permanent case Mr. DORGAN. I understand the point and propose them. Let the Senate vote. of ill temper on things about which the Senator made. I say this: The bur- Let the Senate make a decision. Do they are concerned. As a result, they den that might exist on anybody in you have good ideas or not? If you hold up the rest of the Senate. this Senate—and especially a majority don’t, tough luck. But don’t hold up Mr. CRAIG. Will the Senator yield? leader of the Senate—is a burden to get the Senate and hold up this issue of an Mr. DORGAN. Of course, I will yield the work of the Senate done. We can’t urgent need to pass an aviation secu- to the Senator. do the aviation security bill because we rity bill just because you are a little Mr. CRAIG. If Senator DORGAN isn’t have a couple of people holding it up in cranky and have stayed cranky for a cranky, and I am not cranky, wherein the Senate. Why? Because they don’t couple of weeks. You put the country lies the problem? He and I agree on the agree with some things. They have de- at risk by doing that. importance of airport security. We cided aviation security isn’t urgent for Now, my friend from Idaho is in the ought to be debating it right now, right this country. They could not be more Chamber. He and I have worked closely here in this Chamber. Are there some wrong. The burden of the Senate is to

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In fact, very few appropriations priorities straight and in which every- objections, as I understand it—there bills have been completed at all. body steps back a bit, takes a deep are several different objections to dif- The appropriation subcommittee breath, and says: We are part of the ferent bills around here; it is one of that I chair had the conferees ap- same team. There is now just us and those pick-your-flavor objections to pointed this week from the House on a them. There are the terrorists and the people who professionally object. As I bill they passed in June. Think of that. rest of us. The rest of us are trying to understand, they do not want appro- Months and months of stalling, not do what we can to respond to these hei- priations bills to move forward because even appointing conferees to an appro- nous acts of mass murder. That is our they are concerned about nominations. priations bill. responsibility. Mr. REID. About judges. The point is that the majority leader I remember a story about a person Mr. DORGAN. Yes, nominations of can’t bring an appropriations bill to who opened a small retail business on a judges. My understanding—the Senator the floor of the Senate. You want to small Main Street. He had a large glass from Nevada might correct me—my un- know why? These are bills that were fish tank installed in the front window derstanding is it has taken a substan- supposed to have been done by October for his grand opening. He put out a tial amount of time for the administra- 1—through the House and the Senate. huge sign that said: This fish tank con- tion to move judges to the Congress for They are not done and he can’t bring tains 63 invisible Peruvian man-eating consideration. I believe something like them to the floor because we have the fish. Crowds gathered on Main Street 25 or 29 of them came just the first part same few people who object, object, ob- to look at this fish tank. Of course, of August. They are now going through ject, and then say to me that the ma- there was nothing in it, just a sign the hearing process. jority leader has a burden. about invisible fish. With respect to judges, as far as I am I will tell you what the burden is. We could perhaps have a sign in the concerned—and I hope every one of my The burden is these objectors who sit Senate, not about fish, but about in- on our shoulders all day long and won’t colleagues feels the same way—let’s visibility. We are doing nothing. In a get judges moving; let’s get all the ap- let this Senate do its business. We time of great national concern, in a ought to be doing the things that are pointments and confirmations moving. time of national emergency, in a time As far as I am concerned, the same bur- important at this point and saying to when there are urgent requirements the American people that the Senate den rests on myself. If I object to some- and needs for us to do the right thing, one, bring them out and I will vote understands this situation is urgent in this Senate is doing nothing. America, that security is an urgent sit- against them. It is not the majority leader’s fault. By and large, I think most of these uation, that the threat of terrorism is The majority leader has a plan. He has something we should respond to with nominations are pretty good nomina- an aviation security bill. He has a na- tions, but I do not think anybody is great urgency. tional security bill. It is not his fault. Our economy is in an urgent situa- trying to hold these up. What has hap- It is the fault of two, three, four, or pened is it has taken a great deal of tion. We need to work together to do five Members of the Senate who de- time to get names here, and now the something about that. But to have this cided for their own reasons they want Judiciary Committee is sifting through Senate essentially stop in its tracks for to shut this place down for a while. them to get the hearings in place. The 2 weeks is almost unforgivable. I don’t What an awful signal to send to the fact we are not even allowed to go to handle well people telling me what the rest of the world. burden of the majority leader is. The Mr. REID. Will the Senator yield for appropriations bills has nothing to do burden of the majority leader is to get a question? with appropriations; it has to do with this Senate to get its business done. We Mr. DORGAN. I will be happy to some other issue. have four, five people thumbing their yield. Mr. REID. May I ask another ques- suspenders and saying: No, I object to Mr. REID. Our friend from Idaho tion? everything. Well, take your suspenders stated the airport security bill is No. 1, Mr. DORGAN. Sure. outside the Chamber, in my judgment, terrorism is No. 2, and energy is No. 3. Mr. REID. On the Senator’s trips and let’s do the work the American I say to my friend from North Dakota back home—and I know he was home people want us to do. in the form of a question, doesn’t the this past weekend—has anybody come Aviation security is job No. 1. Sen- Senator believe we have an obligation up and asked the Senator about how ator MCCAIN talked about the need to to do what is required, and that is pass the judges were coming in Washington? get to this bill. He will be here at 2 appropriations bills? Mr. DORGAN. No, I say in response o’clock. When he comes to the floor, I Mr. DORGAN. In response, I say, ab- to Senator REID, most people are con- am going to be here as well. When he solutely. In fact, our colleague from cerned at this moment about the Sen- asks unanimous consent to go to the Idaho is on the Appropriations Com- ate moving very quickly with some ur- bill, I want to support him. It is unfor- mittee. The first thing you have to do gency to deal with situations such as givable that hour after hour and day is appropriate the money for the agen- aviation security, to deal with the after day this Senate is not doing the cies—the FBI, the CIA, the National issues of national security and inter- business it is intended to do. People Security Agency, all the law enforce- national security responding to ter- talk about the burden of the majority ment functions—and then all of the rorism, the antiterrorism bill. Most leader. The majority leader has too other functions of the Federal Govern- people are concerned about that. large a burden, in my judgment, with ment. We have to pass the appropria- Obviously, the lingering effects of the respect to a few folks who want to hold tions bills. September 11 terrorist acts will prob- the Senate up. We know what we ought We are now operating under a con- ably last forever, and it means people to do. Let’s do it. For those who don’t tinuing appropriations bill because we are very concerned about this coun- agree—and there are three or four who in Congress did not get our work done try’s response to those specific threats. have deep disagreement with the issue by October 1. It is not as if we are not Mr. REID. I say to my friend, our of screening at airports, the screening trying. Senator BYRD and Senator STE- friend from Idaho listed 1, 2, 3, his pri- of luggage—the screening of luggage. If VENS, the chairman and ranking mem- orities. In listing the priorities of the you disagree with that, then offer an ber of the Appropriations Committee, people from the State of North Dakota, amendment. If you win, good for you. are pushing very hard, and we cannot where does the Senator think our mov- You will not, in my judgment, but if get the appropriations bills to the floor ing judges through this system would you do, fine. Why hold up the Senate of the Senate. list in ranking? Does the Senator think and prevent us from passing a bill that Do my colleagues know why? Be- they would be in the top 100? is so urgent? It does not make any cause there is an objection to a motion Mr. DORGAN. Probably the top 100. sense to me. to proceed to an appropriations bill. Moving judges is just something we

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It literally has pulled the rug tion security bill; second is an subcommittee I chair. When I brought out from under family farmers in our antiterrorism bill that has been my subcommittee bill to the floor, I country. worked on and largely agreed to; and had an amendment that was very im- Last Friday, the House of Represent- third, we ought to finish the appropria- portant to me and very controversial. I atives passed a new farm bill, and good tions bills. We have a responsibility to was fully intending to push that for them. The bill that was passed by do that. amendment and have a big debate and the House of Representatives is better The Senator from Idaho is not wrong a vote on it. Then September 11 hap- than the current farm bill that is now about energy being a significant issue. pened, and I brought the bill to the in place. We can make it even better. It It is an issue. I agree with that. I floor after September 11 and said: I do shortchanges wheat and barley, for ex- talked today about the commercial air- not think it is in the country’s interest ample, on loan rates, and there are lines and their component part of this for me to push this very controversial some things that I would change. economy and their important part of amendment. I say this: The bill the House of Rep- this economy. So, too, is energy. We Although it means a lot to me and it resentatives passed is better than the will not have any economy without en- is very important to me, I am not current farm bill. Now the Senate has ergy. going to do it because I do not think an obligation to take up a farm bill and I do not disagree with the notion that that is the way we ought to send sig- pass it before we finish our work this energy is a significant issue. I would nals to the American people about who year. We must do that. We do not have not necessarily say Senator DASCHLE we are and what we are doing at this the choice. If we do not pass a new has the burden of making it third. We point. farm bill this year and accept the chal- have to do the appropriations bills be- I ask others, especially those who lenge with the House having passed its fore we do the energy bill. If we can get have held up the work of the Senate for bill, we will shortchange American rid of a few of the objections, we can now about 2 weeks on this issue, think farmers in a significant way. There are move these things quickly. There is no along the same lines and see if we can- many families hanging on by their fi- reason we should not pass an aviation not come to some understanding of the nancial fingertips wondering whether security bill and send it to the Presi- urgency of passing an aviation security they are going to be around to plant dent by tomorrow night. We can pass it bill. the crop next spring. I hope this Con- today and resolve our differences with We on the Commerce Committee gress will say to them that family the House and move it to the Presi- spent a lot of time working on these farmers matter to this country, they dent. There is no reason we cannot do issues. The leadership of both Senator strengthen this country, and we are that for this country. We should do HOLLINGS and Senator MCCAIN has pro- going to give them a farm bill that pro- that. vides countercyclical help when prices The antiterrorism bill I think is duced excellent legislation, legislation collapse so they can stay around and be about completed. There is no reason we that will provide real security to com- part of our country’s future. cannot do that as well. What a great mercial airlines and to those who fly in Now why is that important? Two rea- signal to the American people. this country, and I hope we are able to sons. One reason is one I have talked The interesting thing is—and the do that soon. Senator from Nevada asked me about I suggest the absence of a quorum. about a long time in this Chamber, and what I heard back home—what I heard The PRESIDING OFFICER. The that is from both an economic and so- all weekend in North Dakota was how clerk will call the roll. cial standpoint, family farms are im- pleased people were that finally the The legislative clerk proceeded to portant to this country’s character and pettiness seems to be gone from the call the roll. its future. Family values have always politics in this country, and good rid- Mr. DORGAN. Mr. President, I ask rolled from family farms to small dance. Finally, people are working to- unanimous consent that the order for towns to big cities, nurturing and re- gether. Finally, it is not so much that the quorum call be rescinded. freshing the value system in our coun- you are a Democrat or a Republican. It The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without try. Having a network of family farm is not that there is a my side and a objection, it is so ordered. producers producing our food in this your side, it is just that there is an our f country produces more than food. It side. There is only one side in this produces communities, it produces a THE VALUE OF THE FAMILY lifestyle, it produces character in rural country, and that is the side that all of FARM us choose to stand on in the fight America that adds to this country and against terrorism. There is only one Mr. DORGAN. Madam President, I who we are and what we are. side, and it is our side. actually came to this Chamber to talk Even more than that, if one does not That is why I hope that at 2 o’clock about something else, which I want to care about that—and I do deeply—we this afternoon when Senator MCCAIN do now for about 3 or 4 minutes. But, I could have, perhaps, a country in comes to the floor with this bipartisan was inspired by my colleague from Ari- which we farm from California to bill on aviation security, that this is zona, Senator MCCAIN, who was talking Maine with giant agrifactories in something we can clear, move to the about the urgency of the aviation secu- which no one lives out on the land. It floor, offer amendments, and get it rity bill and wanted to comment first is just a bunch of corporate book- done for our side. about that. keepers. That, in my judgment, erodes Again, it is not Republicans and I want to speak for a moment about and detracts from the culture that has Democrats. Senator MCCAIN is a Re- another priority. When I was talking helped make America great. So even if publican. Senator HOLLINGS is a Demo- with the Senator from Idaho about pri- one does not care about family farm- crat. They have worked together, I orities, let me describe another one ing—and I do very deeply—even if one have worked with them and others to that ranks right near the top, in my believes that agrifactories are the way put this bill together. This bill rep- judgment. As soon as we finish the leg- of the future—and I really disagree resents a response by our side, the islation dealing with aviation security, with that—from a national security American response to an emergency, to the antiterrorism bill, and the appro- standpoint it makes good sense to have an urgent situation. I hope we can priations bills, we need in this Con- wide dispersal of food production in avoid the kind of difficulty we have gress to turn to the farm bill. If one America. been seeing in recent days. does not come from farm country, they There was a report the other night on I ask those who put us in this posi- may not understand the need for a a national television program talking tion of being, as I said, at parade rest farm bill, but let me describe the ur- about feedlots that feed 200,000 head of

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We to a food production system which you through these tough times. If we do don’t need a farm bill to help the giant have a wide network of family farms on that, it also will strengthen our coun- agrifactories. If someone wants to buy America’s land producing America’s try. That also will strengthen our 3,000 milk cows and milk them 3 times food? From a national security stand- economy. a day, God bless them. They don’t need point, it is important that we have sup- We will not have economic recovery Uncle Sam’s money. But a family with port for family farmers. in this country if we say it does not a family yard and a light that shines Europe does it. Europe does it for an- matter what happens to those who live over where that family sleeps, where other reason. Europe has been hungry on the land; it does not matter what the dreams reside, cannot make it and decided never again to be hungry happens to family farmers. through tough times and price depres- and never again to be dependent on Economic recovery also begins by sions. The only way to save family concentrations of food producers. So helping those who produce America’s farms when the prices collapse is that they, in Europe, have a network of pro- food supply, and I hope the Senate will the Government say: This part of our ducers, small farmers, dotting the take up this challenge in the next cou- economy matters; we hope you get ple of weeks. landscape of Europe because they have through the tough times—we will build I conclude by saying this: I come been hungry once and have determined a bridge over the valleys. If the Gov- from rural America. I was raised in a never to do that again, and the best de- town of 300 people. We raised horses, ernment is willing to do that, it will fense against hunger is to have family had some cattle. When I left my home retain a food supply network populated farmers all across Europe producing county—it was a fairly large county on average by family farms that their food supply. produce that food supply. The same is true in this country, in geographically—there were 5,000 people living there. There are now 3,000 people In a world desperately hungry, where my judgment. Exactly the same is living there. Like most rural counties, so many people go to bed at night with true. Add to that the national security it is shrinking. The Lutheran minister an ache in their belly, when thousands implications of having broad distribu- in one of the communities in my home die every day from hunger and hunger- tion of food supplies in this country county told me she has four funerals related causes, it is unthinkable to me produced by family farms. Again, as I for every wedding at which she offi- that what we produce in so great abun- said when I started, I think family ciates. dance somehow has no value. They farms produce something very enrich- There is this movie ‘‘Four Weddings take it to the elevator, and farmers are ing and very important to who we are and a Funeral.’’ This is the opposite: told their grain has no value. It has as a country. Much more than that, four funerals for every wedding. Why is value to the people in the world who they also contribute to this country’s that the case? Because in those small are starving. It has value to the 500 national security. towns and those rural areas, people are million people who go to bed at night The House of Representatives has getting older, the population is aging. hungry. But our farmers are told, that passed its farm bill. We have a respon- Very few new people are moving in, which you produced, which rested on sibility in the Senate to pass ours. The very few young people are taking over your hope in the spring to produce a difference between the House and the the farms, because they can’t make a crop, has now no value in the fall when Senate farm bill that would amend or living. it is harvested. change the Freedom to Farm Act will As the age increases, the economies There is a major disconnection in be hundreds of millions of dollars to of the communities are shrinking. this country about the value of agri- farmers in North Dakota alone. What used to be a plum is now a culture, its worth to family farmers, The Freedom to Farm bill was passed prune—my home county and thousands when the price of grain was quite high its worth to the world and what it con- like it across this country. tributes to the stability of the world. and it collapsed almost immediately, If one just thinks this is about num- and family farmers have lived now for We had better think through in a more bers and balance sheets, let me again clear way how all of that fits together. 4 or 5 years with commodity prices describe how it is not. It is about that are far below the cost of produc- Food is an enormous asset. Those fami- dreams, about people’s lives. There was lies who produce it are a significant tion. The result is a whole lot of fami- an auction sale, which happens too lies are struggling. Many have lost asset to this country. It is time the often in my State. A fellow named Arlo Congress understands that. that struggle and have moved from the was the auctioneer. He told me he was I yield the floor and I suggest the ab- family farm because they went broke. auctioning a tractor at the auction sence of a quorum. Others are hanging on, just hoping. sale. People bid and bought the tractor. The only thing farmers have ever At the end of the auction sale, where The PRESIDING OFFICER. The been able to live on is hope; hope that he auctioned many things from the clerk will call the roll. somehow next spring they would be family farm because the farmers could The bill clerk proceeded to call the able to find somebody who would lend not make it, a little boy, about 9 years roll. them the money to plant a crop; hope old, came up to him. He was the son of Mr. REID. Madam President, I ask if they put the crop in that perhaps it the farmer who was being sold out. He unanimous consent that the order for would rain enough so that the crop grabbed the auctioneer around his leg, the quorum call be rescinded. would grow; hope that it would not and he kind of shouted at him. He said: The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without rain too much and drown out that crop; You sold my dad’s tractor. Arlo kind of objection, it is so ordered. hope they did not have insects; hope patted him on the shoulder to try to they did not have hail; hope that crop calm him down. This little boy had f disease did not destroy the crop. tears in his eyes. He looked up and If beyond all of those hopes they fi- said: I wanted to drive that tractor ANWR nally raised a crop, hope when they when I got big. combined or harvested that crop and This is about dreams, about families, Mr. REID. Madam President, we have put it in a truck and drove it to an ele- about kids. It is about the future. Fam- spoken several times today about en- vator that there would be a price that ily farming is much more than just ergy policy. I will spend a few more was decent. With that kind of hope, business, it is part of our culture. Our minutes talking about something that farmers deserve our help during the country needs to understand that. We has created a lot of confusion and con- tough times, and it is my hope the Sen- have a responsibility to write a new troversy and in some respects bad feel- ate will understand its responsibility farm bill, one that works, one that ings; that is, what we should do about right now in the next several weeks to works for family farmers. ANWR.

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So it is not clear how route. cuts across several committees, all of they are going to clean it up, but it is And even if the most optimistic estimates which have a hand in charting the fu- clear it is terribly difficult to prevent were correct. Arctic refuge oil would reduce ture of that policy. Of course, that is lone acts of ignorance, terrorism, and imports only a few percentage points. Nearly one of the main reasons Senator simply accidents involving our energy half of U.S. demand would still be met by foreign oil. The country will remain vulner- DASCHLE yesterday indicated we need infrastructure. I think we would all be able to the world market as long as demand to do an energy bill. If we are going to well advised to not have another 800- for fossil fuels keeps rising. do it sometime in the next few months, mile pipeline. The United States needs an energy over- it has to be done by bringing it to the Madam President, I will ask unani- haul, not just more oil. The long-term sup- floor directly. When it comes, it will mous consent to have printed in the ply-and-demand problems outlined by Vice occupy much of the Senate time. RECORD a number of editorials. I just President Cheney’s energy team last spring I hope, however, we will not devote picked up a few here. We were on the haven’t changed. Remedies must include new technologies and conservation, as well as im- the Senate’s precious time to a debate Defense authorization bill when var- provements in conventional fuels. on drilling in ANWR. That debate, if ious Senators on the other side held up An energy program it too important to be we choose to have it, will be divisive, this legislation because they wanted passed as a tangential political maneuver. as it has been. Many do not believe you the energy bill on it. These editorials The Senate should reject these amendments. can drill in ANWR, and if you do so, it from the Philadelphia Inquirer, Los fundamentally changes the character Angeles Times, New York Times, Char- [From the Los Angeles Times, Sept. 28, 2001] of this national treasure, this pristine lotte Observer, Chicago Tribune, and ARCTIC DRILLING IS STILL BAD wilderness. We also believe whatever the Charleston Gazette —just to pick a The United States needs to take decisive steps to improve its security against ter- the size of the footprint of ANWR, it few newspapers—the last one is the Al- rorism but should be wary of attempts to use opens the possibility of a larger, more buquerque Journal—say this is wrong; the crisis to stampede Congress into bad pol- destructive footprint in the form of an you cannot tie energy policy to things icy decisions. In one such attempt some law- oil spill. It is tough, very difficult to that have no bearing, no relation to it. makers are trying to rush through legisla- prevent accidents. It is very difficult I hope, as important as energy policy tion to open the Alaska National Wildlife and tougher still to prevent those who is, that we move forward at the right Refuge (ANWR) to oil exploration and drill- may be out to cause problems in the time and the majority leader under- ing. ‘‘We can’t wait another day,’’ House Re- wilderness. It is not a speculative stands the importance of it. We are publican Whip Tom DeLay of Texas raged at threat. going to do that. But we recognize the a press conference.’’ This country needs en- At the Trans-Alaskan pipeline last divisive nature of ANWR. ergy produced by Americans in America for week, as most of my colleagues are I ask unanimous consent these arti- America,’’ declared Rep. W.J. ‘‘Billy’’ Tauzin aware, a lone rifleman shot some holes cles be printed in the RECORD. (R–La.). Hold on. Drilling in the Arctic ref- through the pipeline. This appears not There being no objection, the mate- uge was a bad idea before Sept. 11 and is just to have been an act of terror but an act rial was ordered to be printed in the as bad today. Rushing the energy bill of one person out to do some damage to RECORD, as follows: through the Senate wouldn’t make the ANWR provision better. a critical part of the Nation’s infra- [From the Philadelphia Enquire, Oct. 1, 2001] The facts are unchanged. The refuge is es- structure. This action, where holes BACK TO NORMAL timated to contain 3.2 billion barrels of oil were shot in the pipeline, rupturing an ENERGY ISSUES SIGNAL A RETURN TO that can be pumped without economic loss, 800-mile-long pipeline which spans PARTISANSHIP enough to supply the nation for about six from Prudhoe Bay to Valdez, gushed oil Brief though it was, the hiatus from polit- months. It would take roughly 10 years for from 2:30 in the afternoon to 3 a.m. the ical hijinks has begun to wane in Wash- these supplies to reach gasoline pumps. We following Saturday morning. That is 36 ington. could save five times as much oil by raising hours. They thought something was Under the guise of national security, some the fuel efficiency standard of new autos by elected officials have started to slip pet three miles per gallon. There may be just as wrong but couldn’t find where the leak much oil in other parts of Alaska, including was. projects into unrelated legislation, grinding progress to a halt. the 23-million-acre National Petroleum Re- It took 36 hours to locate, plug the Last week, the worst offender, Sen. James serve, now open to the oil companies. Domes- hole, and stop the rush of oil. I referred Inhofe (R., Okla.), stalled an urgent $345 bil- tic production can and should expand where earlier to 250,000 gallons, but it was ac- lion defense authorization bill by hitching it it is economically feasible and does not tually 285,000 gallons of crude oil to the notion of drilling in the Arctic Na- threaten special areas. spewed over many acres surrounding tional Wildlife Refuge in Alaska. The wildlife refuge, on the north slope of this pipeline. The cleanup crews have Talk about poisoning a bipartisan well. Alaska between the Brooks Range and the Arctic Ocean, is the home of the 129,000-head worked hard to capture about 88,000 Few issues are more divisive. One amendment to the defense bill con- Porcupine caribou herd, which migrates gallons of that crude oil, leaving 200,000 tains the entire House energy bill, which was more than 400 miles to the coastal plain to gallons over that pristine area. passed in July. Rather than debate it on its calve. The refuge also has polar and grizzly When you go to the gas station—and merits, Sen. Inhofe suggested the Senate bears, Dall sheep, musk oxen, wolves, foxes most of us have to pump our own gaso- rubber-stamp it as an after thought to need- and myriad bird species. line because they are almost all self- ed defense appropriation. Once the first drill pierces the tundra, the service stations—if you fill that tank a This is no way to do business—even in war- refuge will be changed forever, despite the little bit too full, the gas runs all over time. denials of drilling proponents. Would we har- The energy bill has been shelved all sum- ness Old Faithful for its geothermal energy? the pavement. When I was a younger Put a hydroelectric plant at Yosemite Falls? man, I worked for Standard Oil and mer, waiting behind faith-based initiatives, campaign-finance reform and a patients’ bill You could not measure the potential cost to later Chevron. I pumped gas. One of our of rights. As U.S. policy-makers rightly the environment in Yellowstone or Yosem- jobs was to put as much gas as you focus on the Sept. 11 attacks, energy prob- ite, nor can you in the Arctic. could in a car, but if it spilled out, just ably should move up on the domestic agenda. a little, it ran all over, and it was em- But realize that, since the attacks, gas [From the Charlotte Observer, Sept. 28, 2001] barrassing. People thought you wasted supply and prices have been stable. The orga- HARD TIMES, BAD LAWS 25 cents’ worth of gas when it was prob- nization of Petroleum Exporting Countries Congress shouldn’t be stampeded by ter- ably half a penny or a penny’s worth. agree Thursday to maintain its current pro- rorist attacks. Don’t get the idea that poli- duction level, despite a precipitous drop in tics has been suspended while Washington fo- Think what 250,000 gallons of crude oil the price of crude oil. Unlike last fall, the cuses on terrorism. In fact, supporters of would do to any environment. supply of winter heating fuel is stable, with some politically controversial proposals are It is unclear how we will clean this lower prices expected. reshaping them to make it appear they’re up. The Environmental Protection A growing consensus among energy ana- necessary to help win the struggle against Agency and the Alaska Department of lysts, government officials and economists terrorism.

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Before the Coincidentally, Inhofe is Congress’ top re- allow to it in order to lessen U.S. dependence terrorist attack, the Senate Energy and Nat- cipient of campaign money from the oil and on oil from the politically unstable Middle ural Resources Committee had begun exten- gas industry. He’s already received $56,200 East. sive hearings aimed at producing an energy this year from drillers, according to the Cen- Baloney. Drilling in Alaska wouldn’t make bill that would balance exploration and con- ter for Responsive Politics—nearly $20,000 a dime’s worth of difference in U.S. depend- servation. This measured process should now more than he received in the entire 1999–2000 ence on imported oil. At present the United be allowed to resume, free of pressure from election cycle. States produces less than half the petroleum partisan maneuvering. Inhofe says this is a natural time to talk it consumes. Economist Paul Krugman, writ- about the security implications of the na- ing in the New York Times, notes that drill- [From the Chicago Tribune, Oct. 2, 2001] tion’s dependence on foreign oil. Fine. What ing in the wildlife refuge, at its peak, would THE GREASY POLITICS OF ALASKA OIL does that have to do with giving billions of supply only about 5 percent of our consump- dollars to polluting industries? What does In a display of unity and statesmanship tion. Even with drilling there going full that have to do with despoiling the nation’s seldom seen in Washington, most politicians steam, we’d still depend on imports for 45 last pristine ecosystem? have put aside partisanship and personal percent of our needs. If the United States wants to lessen its de- The quest for a cut in the capital gains tax squabbles to concentrate on helping a trau- pendence on foreign oil, there are better is irrelevant to the present crisis. Some Re- matized nation recover from the terrorist at- ways. Congress could finally raise the gas publican backers of a rate cut say it’s nec- tacks of Sept. 11. mileage standards for cars, and apply pas- Then there’s Sen. Frank Murkowski, a Re- essary to pump money into the economy to senger car standards to minivans and SUVs. publican from Alaska. pull the nation out of a recession. Congress could encourage alternative en- More baloney. The way to jumpstart the Last Wednesday, he threatened to bring all ergy sources that cause less environmental economy is to put money in the hands of Senate business to a halt unless there was a damage. people who are likely to spend it quickly. vote on the Bush administration’s energy This debate was poised to happen before Simply rebating the federal payroll taxes bill, which contains a provision to open Alas- the Sept. 11 attack. But energy industry would do that quicker and better than tin- ka’s National Wildlife Refuge to oil drill- lackeys like Inhofe want to use that tragedy kering with the capital gains tax. And a one- ing—a pet project of his and a few others in to sidestep Senate debate and get what they time rebate would be in keeping with Fed- the Senate. want. ‘‘If I have to hold up normal legislative eral Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan’s This shameful attempt to use the deaths of business, I will do that,’’ he said. caution against making long-term changes thousands of Americans is grotesque. West Way to go, senator: Your sense of national to deal with short-term problems. ‘‘It’s bet- Virginia senators Robert C. Byrd and Jay priorities is about as keen as your timing. ter to be smart than quick,’’ he said. While Rockefeller should show their respect for the What better moment to push your agenda Mr. Greenspan favors reducing or elimi- dead, and for what the United States has than now, when your colleagues and the na- nating the capital gains tax over time, he been put through, by voting against this cal- tion are still mourning the dead and pon- does not favor doing it now. lous amendment. The disaster of Sept. 11 didn’t change the dering how to prevent another terrorist at- arguments for and against drilling in the tack? [From the Albuquerque Journal, Oct. 1, 2001] Though drilling was approved by the House wildlife refuge or cutting the capital gains POLITICAL MANEUVER BLOCKS DEFENSE BILL tax. Politicians who suggest otherwise are earlier this summer by a comfortable mar- So, is this a time of national unity, in attempting to use the terrorist attack to ad- gin, it faces much tougher going in the Sen- which divisive policy issues are to be set vance an unrelated political agenda. Con- ate. Indeed it’s a short-sighted proposal that aside while we deal with the emergency at gress rightly feels a need to do something, would damage one of the few pristine wilder- hand? Or, is the rush to pass the enabling but it shouldn’t be stampeded into doing ness areas left in the country. It ought to be legislation to clear our military for action something wrong. defeated; the terrorist attacks don’t change that. just another golden opportunity to steamroll unrelated partisan issues over the opposi- [From the New York Times, Oct. 2, 2001] Yet, Murkowski and a few others—Sens. James Inhofe (R–OK) and Larry Craig (R– tion? STRONG-ARM TACTICS IN THE SENATE ID)—are using the national crisis to grease For some Republicans, it is the latter. Members of Congress have largely resisted the drilling proposal through the Senate Sen. James Inhofe R-Okla, has refused to the temptation to exploit this moment of na- with a minimum of debate. withdraw his amendment to the Defense Au- tional crisis to promote pet causes. One ex- Murkowski’s office says the oil could start thorization Bill that would tack on energy ception is a small group of senators and gurgling through the pipelines as soon as a legislation passed by the House and a Senate House members, led by Senator James year from now—if only the Senate would energy bill sponsored by Sen. Frank Mur- Inhofe, an Oklahoma Republican, who favor pass legislation to dispense with lawsuits, kowski, R-Alaska. Both would open the Arc- opening up the Arctic National Wildlife Ref- environmental studies and other inconven- tic National Wildlife Refuge to oil explo- uge to oil drilling. Last week Mr. Inhofe iences. ration. threatened to take the energy bill passed In other words, forget the details and let’er Fast-track solving of legislative problems earlier this year by the House and add it as rip. by tacking amendments onto unrelated bills an amendment to the high-priority Defense Any responsible plan to drill in Alaska will is a congressional practice in normal times, Department authorization bill. The energy take anywhere between 7 and 10 years of if a bit short on legislative honesty. bill includes a provision opening the refuge study, planning, engineering and construc- But, these are not normal times. The ma- to drilling. tion. At that, the oil from there would have neuver makes a mockery of the touted bipar- Tom Daschle, the majority leader, has just a small impact on the amount of oil the tisanship to deal with the situation left in scheduled a cloture vote for this morning. If nation needs to import. In the short or the the wake of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks. successful, the vote would make it impos- long term, drilling in the refuge has little to There have been bipartisan calls for quick sible to attach non-germane amendments do with the terrorist challenges the country action on the $345 billion defense bill. like Mr. Inhofe’s to the bill. Senators who faces. ‘‘Our troops are counting on it; the Pen- care about sound legislative procedure—not What an astonishingly crass move, to ma- tagon needs it,’’ said Senate Majority Leader to mention a rational approach to the coun- nipulate the Sept. 11 tragedy to get the en- Thomas Daschle, D–S.D. ‘‘I can’t think of a try’s energy problems—will vote for cloture. ergy bill approved. Threatening to shut down more urgent piece of legislation than this Drilling in the Arctic is a contentious the Senate smacks of gross political oppor- right now under these circumstances.’’ issue on which the Senate is closely divided. tunism. Sen. Inhofe, however, sees the urgency Railroading the idea through without proper only as a rare opportunity for a a bit of po- hearings defies elementary standards of fair- [From the Charleston Gazette, Oct. 1, 2001] litical war profiteering—if he can get a ma- ness. There is also no evidence that drilling jority in the Senate to go along. ENERGY in the refuge will significantly reduce Amer- The question of drilling in ANWR is a con- ica’s dependence on foreign oil. The House DON’T USE TRAGEDY tentious issue Congress will have to deal bill that includes the drilling provision is Some energy industry executives would with at some point. But, blocking an essen- itself an ill-conceived mishmash of tax use Sept. 11 to further their own greedy tial defense bill in an effort to slip it past breaks that would do a lot for the oil, gas agendas. Sadly, some in Congress are willing without debate on its merits is a reprehen- and coal industries without putting the to help them use this national tragedy to sible tactic in these troubled times. country’s long-term energy strategy on a add billions of dollars to their bottom lines. To his disgrace, Inhofe has already blocked sound footing. Sen. James Inhofe, R-Okla., is attempting action on the defense bill until next week. Reducing America’s dependence on foreign to amend the controversial House energy bill Senate colleagues should reject his maneu- sources of energy is a complicated business, into the unrelated defense appropriations ver and get back to unity of purpose in ad- and there are many experts who believe that bill. That energy bill includes billions of dol- dressing the urgent task at hand.

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The he would, coming in from the oil patch, dramatically change it, it is going to clerk will call the roll. but he did not. be 60 percent. That is 60 percent de- The bill clerk proceeded to call the Then of course we tried during the pendent upon foreign governments for roll. Clinton administration, and they de- our ability to fight a war. Mr. INHOFE. Madam President, I ask cided they were not going to do it. What happened last night is a major unanimous consent the order for the So this is our chance right now. As breakthrough because we now have the quorum call be dispensed with. long as we have lip service, saying, yes, majority leader stating that he will The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without it is important; yes, it is important for have a comprehensive bill before us to objection, it is so ordered. our national security to have an en- vote on before we adjourn. That is f ergy policy, but not doing anything major. We are going to have to con- CONSIDERATION OF AN ENERGY about it, we are doing a great dis- sider all aspects. I don’t want to see BILL service to our Nation. something coming down that is not Here we are in two wars for all prac- comprehensive. It is going to have to Mr. INHOFE. I was hoping the assist- tical purposes right now. In Iraq you talk about where our untapped re- ant majority leader would stay on the may have noted this morning another sources are in this country. floor so I could tell him I was very one of our Predators was shot down, I can see right now all the lobby of pleased with what happened last night. and of course what is happening in our the far left environmental extremists I have dealt with the assistant major- war on terrorism around the world. are going to say this is an ANWR bill. ity leader and majority leader for sev- This is no time to be playing around It is not an ANWR bill. Of the com- eral weeks now in an attempt to get an with what is probably the single most prehensive bill, H.R. 4, from the House energy bill to the floor. I understand important aspect of our ability to de- of Representatives, that passed—and an agreement has now been announced fend America, and that is our current that is the one we will probably go into that the majority leader and assistant reliance upon foreign sources for our conference with—out of 200 pages, only majority leader will bring one to the ability to fight a war. 2 pages talk about ANWR. That is a floor. When Don Hodel was Secretary of very minuscule part of it. It covers a I started to say to Senator REID, Energy and Secretary of the Interior, lot of items. For example, we have un- when I saw him walk out—I wanted back during the Reagan administra- tapped resources in the United States him to be here so he could hear me tion, he and I went around the Nation other than ANWR. We have some off- compliment him on this action. I think giving speeches as to why our depend- shore opportunities, where we have tre- it is critical. ence on foreign countries for our abil- mendous reserves. I believe we should have gone ity to fight a war is not an energy I happen to be from the State of through an extensive committee mark- issue; it is a national security issue. Oklahoma. We had huge stripper well up. On the other hand, as the weeks go We went, I remember, to New York and production. When we talk about strip- by and we get closer to adjournment, I Chicago and different places to try to per wells, we are talking about small think this would be an impossible explain to people we cannot be depend- wells, shallow wells that only produce thing to do at this point. ent upon foreign sources for our oil and 15 or fewer barrels a day. Second, I am hoping when this bill still be able to fight wars and defend But if you had producing today, right comes to the floor—and there is now a America as the American people expect now, all of those stripper wells, or mar- commitment from Senator DASCHLE to of us. ginal wells that we have plugged in the bring it to the floor during this Con- At the time that Don Hodel and I last 10 years, then it would equal more gress, before adjournment—that we get went around the Nation, we were 37 oil than we are currently importing it in time to be very deliberative, in percent dependent upon foreign sources from Saudi Arabia. That shows it is time to consider all the amendments. for our ability to fight a war. Today out there. I do not know what this energy bill that is now 56.6 percent. Why can’t they do it? They can’t do will look like when it comes to the What I am saying is we are importing it because to lift a barrel of oil out of floor. I will read this now to make sure 56.6 percent of the oil we are using to the ground, it costs us 10 times as it is in the RECORD in case someone run America and to fight wars. Today, much in the United States in marginal else hasn’t done so: in this current environment, it costs production as it does in Saudi Arabia, At the request of Senate Majority Leader much more, in terms of amounts of oil, for example. So it is not the price of Tom Daschle, Senate Energy and Natural to fight a war than it did in the past. the oil so much as, when they make Resources Committee Chairman Jeff Binga- Of the 56.6 percent that we are de- this decision as to whether or not to man today suspended any further markup of energy legislation for this session of Con- pendent upon for our ability to fight a explore for these marginal wells, they gress. Instead, the chairman will propose war—we have to say it in that way— have to have some idea of what the comprehensive and balanced energy legisla- half of that is coming from the Middle price of a barrel of oil is going to be tion that can be added by the majority lead- East. Do you know who the largest when it is ultimately produced—and er to the Senate Calendar for potential ac- contributor to our dependency is, in that will be a period of a year. We have tion prior to adjournment. the Middle East? It is Iraq. Here we are jumped around from $8 to $35 a barrel While it did not have a chance to go at war with Iraq. They just shot down in less than a year, so how can they through the committee process, which one of our Predators, a third one, this predict that? That has to be included I would have preferred, when it became morning. We are sending battle groups in a comprehensive energy policy so we apparent that it was not going to go over there to defend America, sending can exploit all of these opportunities. through, I thought the next best thing them into combat situations with Iraq, The other day I was on a program was to go ahead and send it straight to yet we are dependent upon Iraq for our with one of our well-respected Sen- the floor; let us work on it here. We ability to fight a war against Iraq. ators, and I made the comment almost need to put amendments on it. We need That is preposterous. It is not believ- in jest that you can’t expect to run the to be in a position where we are able to able that this could be happening. most highly industrialized nations in offer the amendments to make sure it That is why I say we have to get out the history of the world on windmills. has the necessary provisions to do of this position. We have to establish a He said, in fact, you can. He talked something about an energy policy for national energy policy that is com- about this wind technology. Fine. We the future. prehensive, that does have as one of its want to go after these other tech- I do not say this in at all a partisan cornerstones the maximum that we are nologies and exploit other opportuni- vein because I started, in the 1980s, try- going to be dependent upon foreign ties out there—hydroelectric, the sun,

VerDate Mar 15 2010 03:21 Dec 20, 2013 Jkt 081600 PO 00000 Frm 00014 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 J:\ODA425\1997-2008-FILES-4-SS-PROJECT\2001-SENATE-REC-FILES\RECFILES-NEW\S mmaher on DSKCGSP4G1 with SOCIALSECURITY October 10, 2001 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S10417 and the wind. But until that comes bled when called to order by the Pre- In that briefing the El Al officials along, we have to look very seriously siding Officer (Mr. BAYH). were asked if airport security per- not just at oil and our dependency f sonnel were government workers or upon foreign nations but almost nu- contract workers. The response was CHARGING OF TIME clear. telling. The El Al officials did not even I can remember back in the 1960s The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- know what contract workers are. They when people would protest nuclear ator from Georgia. want government workers on the front plants. Now they realize there is a seri- Mr. REID. Will the Senator yield for line to enforce the tightest security ous problem with the quality of our a unanimous consent request? measures possible. As others have air. A lot of those people are saying: Mr. CLELAND. I yield. pointed out, we want Secret Service, Let’s go back and reexamine nuclear Mr. REID. Mr. President, I think it is government employees to provide the energy. No. 1, it is the cheapest; No. 2, clear for the record, but we wanted to greatest protection possible to the it is the cleanest; and, No. 3, it is the make sure that the last approximately President of the United States. We most readily available. hour and a half is charged against the want Federal law enforcement officers I think we should address that in a postcloture proceedings on the bill be- to protect the elected members of the comprehensive energy policy. That is fore the Senate. I am quite sure that is House and Senate. Why would we want what I hope will be on the floor. the case, but I wanted to make it clear. any less for the people of this Nation? We have something that is very sig- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without There was a recent article in the At- nificant. I am sure the American peo- objection, it is so ordered. lanta Constitution about an Atlanta- ple, since the days of my going around f based security company which provides the Nation with Don Hodel back in the baggage screening for 17 of the 20 larg- AVIATION SECURITY ACT—MOTION est airports in the country, including 1980s, and since we went through a very TO PROCEED large Persian Gulf war in 1990, now re- baggage screening for Dulles and New- alize we can’t be dependent upon the Mr. CLELAND. Mr. President, almost ark airports—where two of the four hi- Middle East. That is the hotbed. That exactly 1 month ago to the day this jacked planes originated on September is where the problems are today. We Nation was rocked by the most horrific 11. According to the Atlanta Constitu- are concerned about North Korea and act of terrorism ever leveled against tion: The company has 19,000 employees Afghanistan and about many areas, but the United States. Following the and provides security for office build- the Persian Gulf region is where there events of September 11, we resolved as a nation to work together to secure our ings, colleges and Federal facilities. In is a tremendous threat—yes, almost a the past year, it pled guilty to allowing terrorist threat. borders and do all in our power to pre- vent a repeat of the kind of assault untrained employees—including some I commend the majority leader for with criminal backgrounds—to operate making the agreement to bring up a that shook this country 30 days ago. Key to the security of America is our checkpoints in Philadelphia Inter- comprehensive bill. But I am asking national Airport. Its parent company him, since it is in his lap—he is totally ability to quickly put in place en- hanced security measures at our air- was fined $1.2 million. In addition, the responsible for keeping his word on company is also said to have falsified this—that he bring something to the ports and on our planes to ensure that our skies are safe and that Americans test scores for at least 2 dozen appli- floor early enough so we can go cants and hired at least 14 security through the process, debate it, and are no longer afraid to fly. Yet the leg- islation that is key to ensuring that screeners with criminal backgrounds have amendments. Then we can go to ranging from aggravated assault and conference with the House. They have America’s aviation system is secure— the very measure that is our most di- burglary to drug and firearm posses- already passed theirs way ahead of us. sion. The highest advertised job at this We can come up with an energy policy, rect legislative response to the hijack- ing of four U.S. airliners—has been company pays $7 to $8.50 an hour. which we have been trying to get Mr. President, to repeat, these work- stalled now for a week. This body is in through. The President, I am sure, will ers are paid $7 to $8 an hour. With min- agreement on many issues in this bill be happy and anxious to sign it. He al- imum wage pay like this, no wonder and we have compromised on others. It ready stated that he would this year many of these screeners look at going is time that we bring this critically im- before we adjourn. to work at a fast-food restaurant as a portant bill to the floor and openly de- It is something that we must do. It is promotion. Clearly we cannot have this something that is long overdue. But bate the differences which remain. attitude as our first line of defense. the opportunity is here today. Whether or not to ‘‘federalize’’ air- In the El Al briefing, there was a I feel very strongly that this is an op- port security personnel is an issue that slide describing the onion-like layers of portunity we cannot bypass. I com- still deeply divides this body. I also at- security in their aviation system. At mend the majority leader and am anx- tended the briefing by El Al officials the outer layer was the layer of intel- ious to see what that product looks which the distinguished Chairman of ligence—key to any effective protec- like. I hope we are able to work on that the Commerce Committee and others tion of our skies and borders. In Israel, product and get it to conference so we have referred to throughout this de- when there is knowledge of a possible get an energy policy and get it signed. bate. We are all aware of the extraor- security threat, there is immediately a I suggest the absence of a quorum. dinary security measures the Israeli line of intelligence communication The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. DAY- airline has put in place and the ex- from the highest levels of government TON). The clerk will call the roll. traordinary success of those measures. down, and in that intelligence loop are The bill clerk proceeded to call the Because of the constant threat of ter- the security officers at Ben Gurion Air- roll. rorism to Israel and the Israeli people, port. This is a compelling reason why Mr. REID. Mr. President, I ask unan- El Al has taken the following steps to we should have Federal workers at the imous consent the order for the ensure the safety of its passengers and airport checkpoints in this country. quorum call be dispensed with. the integrity of its operations: armed, There are over 700 of these checkpoints The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. plain-clothes, in-flight guards; exten- at over 420 airports. We need a domes- EDWARDS). Without objection, it is so sive passenger questioning and Interpol tic version of the Customs Service as ordered. background checks; extensive luggage our first line of defense against hijack- f inspections, both visual inspection by ers. employees and high-tech explosive de- The General Accounting Office in as- RECESS SUBJECT TO THE CALL OF tection, including the placing of lug- sessing our aviation vulnerabilities THE CHAIR gage and cargo in decompression cham- stated that ‘‘the human element is the Mr. REID. Mr. President, I ask unan- bers; and secure cockpit doors that re- weakest link in the chain.’’ We saw imous consent the Senate stand in re- main locked from the inside. Since the that on September 11. The airline in- cess subject to the call of the Chair. implementation of these measures, no dustry is in favor of federalizing air- Thereupon, the Senate, at 1:07 p.m. Israeli airline has ever been hijacked. port security personnel. More impor- recessed until 2:04 p.m. and reassem- This record speaks for itself. tantly, the American people support it.

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No. This is any nonrelevant and nongermane response in combating terrorism. It is an issue of compelling requirements. amendment. I hope that satisfies his time to bring the aviation security bill Very few Americans, if any, will ever concerns. to the floor and fulfill the number one forget the sight of those airliners fly- Mr. NICKLES. Further reserving the responsibility of Congress: to work to ing into the World Trade Center. All of right to object, I appreciate the re- ensure the safety and protection of the us will remember it as long as we live. marks of my friend and colleague. If we Nation and its citizens. I yield the Every time they see it, they will want can keep the bill itself pretty much to floor. to know that their Government, work- relevant amendments, I think and be- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- ing with the elected representatives, lieve we can get this bill passed this ator from Arizona. not by Executive order but by working week. Mr. MCCAIN. Mr. President, I note with their elected officials, has taken For the information of our col- the Senator from Oklahoma is not in every measure possible to ensure the leagues, we are very close to con- the Chamber, so I will withhold until safety of the flying public, which is a cluding the antiterrorism package. I he reaches the floor. What I intend to large number of Americans. appreciate the patience of my friend do when he does reach the floor is ask Supposedly at 4:57, as a result of my and colleague from Arizona. We have unanimous consent that we vitiate the parliamentary inquiry before lunch, we been trying to pass two bills this week: remaining hours on postcloture and will be going to the bill, but the reason one, an antiterrorism package, and the proceed to immediate consideration of I propose a unanimous consent request other an airport security package. I S. 1447. now is by the time there are opening hope and believe we can pass both this Today there was an ABC news poll statements tonight, we will have killed week. The antiterrorism package is that showed 42 percent of the American another day. Perhaps we may even use much closer to being there. In fact, it people are still concerned about flying all of tomorrow. Usually we don’t do a is our hope we can pass it today. We on an airliner. lot of work around here on Friday. And are in the process of trying to conclude The day before yesterday there was a we would then have expended another a unanimous consent request to pass meeting in New York City between the week before we could get on this legis- the antiterrorism package today that Speaker of the House, the Democrat lation. will be in agreement and hopefully leaders, Representative GEPHARDT, and I thank the Senator from Texas for have the vote by 6 o’clock tonight. 20 business and labor leaders, as well as all of her hard work on this issue. I With that in mind, the fact we are so Alan Greenspan, Chairman of the Fed- know the Senator from Oklahoma will close to doing the antiterrorism pack- eral Reserve. According to published object and give his well-thought-out age and getting it to conclusion at this media reports, there were strong rec- reasons for doing so. I know the Sen- point, I object to the unanimous con- ommendations by all these individuals ator from Texas will make her com- sent request proposed by the Senator to move on airport security so the con- ments. The time for backroom negotia- from Arizona. fidence of the American people could tions and conversations and proposals The PRESIDING OFFICER. The ob- be restored and the economy would and counterproposals is over. We have jection is heard. have a chance to recover. a bill. We had hearings in the Com- The Senator from Texas. For 2 weeks we have been trying to merce Committee on airport and air- Mrs. HUTCHISON. Mr. President, I get this bill considered. Meanwhile, we line security. This legislation is a di- am getting as frustrated as the senior have American men and women who rect result of those hearings. This is Senator from Arizona. We have been are in combat, putting their lives on not something made up in the back- working on aviation security since the line for the safety of American citi- room. This legislation was produced September 12, 2001. I introduced the bill zens and we cannot even act on an air- through thoughtful consultation with that would increase the number of sky port security bill. I don’t feel like run- the best minds in America that we marshals that very week. I could see ning through the litany of all the could find. We think it is vital we move the traveling public was going to be things that have happened, all the forward with this legislation. stunned. Of course what has happened meetings the Senator from Texas and I At this time, I ask unanimous con- is even worse than that. The impact on have had, and not had, the scheduled sent we vitiate the remaining hours in the economy of having people stay out meetings and the unscheduled meet- postcloture and move directly to the of airplanes and airports is staggering. ings, the canceled meetings, and the consideration of S. 1447, the Aviation It was a domino effect. The airlines are negotiations. This legislation is being Security Act. flying at half capacity. They are not held up for reasons that have nothing The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there flying as many flights. Hotels are not to do with airport security. There are objection? full. Rental cars are not being rented. legitimate differences of opinion on Mr. NICKLES. Reserving the right to The cancellation of conventions all this issue. I respect those differences. object, I wonder if my colleague and over the country is being reported. The Senator from Oklahoma was friend from Arizona would be willing to We can do something about this. We going to state when he objects that he modify his unanimous consent request, have been working on it in a very bi- is afraid a nongermane amendment or that he amend it to say that all amend- partisan way. There are very few dis- nonrelevant amendment may be added ments be relevant to the underlying agreements on the bill—things we can to the bill. I oppose, as does the distin- airport security bill? work out or have amendments, vote guished chairman, Senator HOLLINGS, Mr. MCCAIN. In response to the Sen- them up or down, and we can send a de- nonrelevant and nongermane amend- ator from Oklahoma, that would be a cent package to the President. ments, but, at the same time, that is highly unusual request, as he knows, What is holding the legislation up is not reason to block the legislation because the normal procedure in the extraneous amendments. These amend- from being considered. Senate is to take up legislation. If ments may have merit, but they are Because there are objections that are there is a concern about nongermane not worked out yet and they are not related or nonrelated to this legisla- or nonrelevant amendments, then a relevant to aviation security. We are tion, we are blocking the legislation cloture motion is filed, as has already dealing with some very complicated because of certain select interests or been filed in one case. matters. Antiterrorism is complicated. concerns. That is not the way we So, no, I do not agree to modify my We have tried to keep that clean so should do business. The way we should request for that because I think it that the disagreements are on the bill do business is to take up bills, vote on would be depriving Members, at least and disagreements on other issues them, have debate, have amendments, temporarily, of their voice and their don’t encroach on that bill.

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Let’s give them that are going to jump from the helicopters security bill because of something that security, and let’s help the economy like they have in the headlines, or that does not relate to aviation security. strengthen. you are working with this group and The President wants to deal with un- We must do that. We are wasting val- that group—they don’t know how to employment. We want to deal with un- uable time. run a war, particularly against ter- employment. We can do that in the I yield the floor. rorism. economic stimulus package or in a The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- Mr. President, this war is not the freestanding bill. That would be the re- ator from South Carolina. hundred-yard dash. This is going to be sponsible thing to do, particularly Mr. HOLLINGS. Mr. President, I an endurance contest, and it is going to when we know if there are going to be thank the distinguished Senator from be off the front pages if there are going other jobs available. Right now we Texas, and our ranking member, the to be any successes. have a huge loss of jobs in the aviation distinguished Senator from Arizona, Back to the screeners, they have to industry. But we are trying to add jobs Mr. MCCAIN. have the highest security clearance. in aviation security. We are trying to We did not come to our particular When we get terrorist watch lists from add jobs in the defense industry be- bill for the federalization of airport international security, we might get it cause we are going to be ratcheting up and airline security in America in a from the Brits, we might get it from our defense needs. So let’s give our em- casual fashion. The truth of the matter the French, we might get it from one of ployees a chance to seek other jobs be- is that having been on this committee the Muslim countries themselves. But fore we pass something when we are for over 30-some years, I can say we these watch lists are not going to be ef- not even sure how much we are going have been trying to beef up security for fective prevention tools to that screen- to need or if that is relevant by the quite some time. er who is being paid $5 or $6 an hour time we see if these other jobs can be I could go back to the 1970s in speak- and has only been on the job for 3 filled. ing on this topic, but I will bring you weeks. But it is a whole different issue. So right up to 1988. When Pan Am Flight We must have the highest type of why not talk about aviation security? I 103 exploded over Lockerbie, Scotland, personnel, not only as screeners, but as see the distinguished Commerce Com- we heard of security breaches there— trustworthy security professionals. mittee chairman, Senator HOLLINGS. which have now been proved in court. That is what we are talking about. He has worked with Senator ROCKE- As a result, we had hearings, we had That not only relates to the screener FELLER, the chairman of the Aviation conferences with the White House and but to the person who vacuum-cleans subcommittee. I am the ranking mem- the leadership and the airlines and ev- the rug in the airplane. Don’t worry ber of the Aviation subcommittee, and eryone concerned, and what did we about somebody going through with a Senator MCCAIN is the ranking member come up with? pistol in an airport to get on a plane. of the full committee. We have worked We wanted to keep it just the way it What they are going to do is have on this bill. is with privatization, but what we were someone working the tarmac, with a We have worked with the White going to do is have higher standards, loaded gun available, and I call up House trying to come to the agree- more training, more supervision, more ahead of time, and I say I have seat 9– ments on this bill, and we are very money: The same old same old after A, and you tape the weapon underneath close. We are going to strengthen the 1988. the seat. We must address these types cockpit doors. You would think that Then, of course, they had the TWA of security weaknesses. after what happened just yesterday on Flight 800 disaster in 1996, 5 years ago. You have to understand, you are in a the airplane where the deranged man Following the disaster, we had the war with a clever bunch of rascals, ab- fought his way into a cockpit—just Gore commission, and what did we solute fanatics. In this kind of war you yesterday—there would be an impetus come up with? We came up with more can’t have 20 percent of security per- to take up this bill. training, higher standards, more super- sonnel privately contracted, for in- We are going to add air marshals in vision, more money—the same old stance. Someone came to me late last the bill that I introduced the week of same old. evening and said: How about 20 percent September 11, because we know people So I determined, along with Senator of the screeners? Go out there and tell will feel safer if there are air marshals MCCAIN, that bygones were bygones that to the Pentagon—let’s have the on airplanes. We know the more we can with all this fetish about privatization. privates and the corporals and the ser- get in, the more likely people are to fly In a time of war we can’t relegate secu- geants privately contracted. and the less likely we are to have inci- rity and safety to any kind of low-cost They have 669,000 civilian civil serv- dents, because we will have on those bidder. ice security personnel in defense. But airplanes trained law enforcement per- You can put in the words, is my they are wrangling about 18 plus 10, or sonnel. point, of higher standards and more su- 28,000 new government airport security We are trying to upgrade the screen- pervision and more training and more personnel. It is not money. We have ing. Everybody who has been through money, but you have to fix the lack of paid for it. an airport knows there have been holes accountability and standards, as they I have mentioned ad nauseam the in security, in the screening process. have in Israel. $917 round-trip coach class ticket to Today in many airports there are long Right to the point, while the distin- Charleston, SC. I will willingly pay a lines at the screening stations. We guished Senator from Texas was talk- fee to know my life is safe and there is want to regularize that process so peo- ing about just the screeners, I believe no chance ever again of using a flight ple know what to expect and so we can we must focus on the whole security in the United States of America as a get through on a more expedited basis picture, including the outer perimeter weapon of mass destruction. The pilots using trained people with good equip- or rim in the Israeli onion ring plan— ought to be able to seal that cockpit ment. the outer ring is intelligence. door, which should have been done— Those are the things we are trying to Incidentally, I have just been in a they ought not have to be waiting for do with this bill. So I support Senator discussion where they were talking legislation. The airlines should not MCCAIN’s motion. I think we need to about too many leaks of classified in- have to delay safety because of bu- proceed to the bill, and I think we need formation to the public. Let me say reaucracy. They have pilots to fly air- to keep extraneous amendments off, this, the war on terrorism is not a mili- planes—not to fight—once they go on and that should be a bipartisan agree- tary war, it is an intelligence war, and and secure that cockpit door. As the ment. Then we can argue legitimately intelligence operates on a need-to- chief pilot of El Al told this Senator: If about the bill itself and how much fed- know basis. my wife is being assaulted back in the

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Let’s move on. ‘‘can be added’’— run it into the Golden Gate bridge, or Don’t wait until 5 o’clock and maybe by the majority leader to the Senate Cal- into a building, or into the Sears then file some amendments and maybe endar for potential action— Tower, or anyplace else—they are pick- have some more cloture and some more It doesn’t say ‘‘action;’’ it says ‘‘po- ing out all kinds of targets in people’s delay. tential action.’’ minds—airplane hijackings are not This bill, from its origin, should not I certainly have the highest respect going to happen; that is done with. have been called airline safety but air- for the majority leader. I notice that We have to move along to protect line stimulus. Ironically, this crowd this is very carefully worded. It says other terrorist targets, because that is will go forward with any kind of stim- that it ‘‘can be added;’’ it doesn’t say how the terrorist’s mind moves. They ulus. ‘‘will.’’ Not that there is a proposed ac- can maybe get 100 trying to wrestle the We are under limited time. We are on tion but ‘‘potential action.’’ plane down. I don’t believe they can the motion to proceed. Very frankly, that is not good The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- get the plane down. Once the pilot enough for me. I will ask the majority ator is informed that his 1 hour of clo- hears a disturbance, yes, people can be leader to specifically respond as to ture has expired. hurt, someone can be killed, but he im- whether or not he intends to develop a mediately knows his orders. Rather Mr. HOLLINGS. I ask unanimous consent that I continue with an addi- balanced energy bill. I question the than open the door and say, ‘‘Do you word ‘‘balanced’’ because that means want to go to Cuba? Let’s go’’—no; now tional hour from any other Senator, that I proceed for another few minutes. no input from the minority, no input the doors stay closed, and he imme- from the Republicans, an effort to cir- diately lands the plane. He wires The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there objection? cumvent the committee of jurisdiction, ahead, and the FBI and security is the Committee on Energy and Natural there to take charge. They are not Without objection, it is so ordered. Mr. HOLLINGS. Mr. President, I will Resources, of which I am the ranking going to get very far trying to hijack conclude with a thought I just ex- member. I question how it could be bal- the plane. anced. Having taken these preventive steps, pressed about stimulus. This measure would stimulate the So I urge the leader to address spe- the Israelis knew, almost proof posi- airline industry—exactly what we are cifically whether he will take up and tive, when the plane that came out of trying to do all over America. When introduce an energy bill, and whether Israel and went down with an explosion you get people traveling, when you get or not it will be placed on the calendar, over the Black Sea, that a bomb had them on the airlines, when you get and whether or not we will have suffi- not been put on that plane. You have them in the hotels, when you get New cient time to offer amendments on the to go through those parameters of de- York going again, and when you get all issue of fairness and equity in the con- fense, of security and safety, in Israel. of these other places back to normalcy, tribution of the minority. There is no way to get a bomb on the the best way to stimulate the airlines I would also add, the reason for this plane unless you have the pilots and is to get safety for them. action, apparently, is twofold. One is everybody conspiring together. What the bureaucracy has done up That is not going to happen. The se- the question of jurisdiction. In other here with the procedural hangups is to curity system that we have set up and words, there are other committees in- give $15 billion to keep the airlines planned to pay for was approved by volved. There is the Committee on Fi- alive and then guarantee that they go whom? By the pilots. We have their of- nance, on which I serve, relative to tax broke by not giving them the safety ficial approval of our approach in this implications associated with an energy and, therefore, ensure that the trav- particular bill. The flight attendants bill. And as you tax forgiveness, accel- eling public is not on the planes. erated depreciation, here is obviously approved of it, and begged for it. The This is the best way I know of to not executives of the airlines are for it. the role of the Committee on Environ- just stimulate the airlines and air trav- ment and Public Works in certain The municipal associations, the tour- el but to stimulate the economy. ism associations—I am getting boiled areas—perhaps the Committee on the Please come forward. Let’s move on Judiciary. But clearly, the majority of up. this particular bill. We have held this bill up on the floor the jurisdiction is within the Com- I thank the distinguished Senator mittee on Energy and Natural Re- for 1 week on the motion to proceed. from Delaware and the Senator from Why? On account of procedural Mickey sources. Alaska for indulging me the extra mo- We have been working a long time on Mouse nonsense, or—there is no better ments. word—constipation. Everybody wants this. We began and introduced a bill I yield the floor. early in the session, early in February, to add this or that measure onto it. We The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- as a matter of fact. We have been work- have to get Amtrak. No. We have to ator from Alaska. get benefits. No. We have to have a ing with Senator BINGAMAN on his com- f stimulus bill. No. We have to get this. prehensive bill. We were committed to Sure, let’s take care of all those issues, DEVELOPING A BALANCED try to report out, tomorrow, Senator but in order. ENERGY POLICY BINGAMAN’s expedited bill on energy in- It is unforgivable to stand around Mr. MURKOWSKI. Mr. President, I frastructure, which I support. here now for a week just on a motion thank the Chair. I will try to be brief I do not know the rationale. I can to proceed. Objection just occurred to accommodate my colleagues who only assume that perhaps the leader- when the distinguished ranking mem- are seeking recognition. ship thought there was not the votes in ber of the committee and chief cospon- I would like to call attention to a re- the committee to block certain amend- sor said let’s move to it, debate it, and lease that came out of the majority ments that might come up or perhaps listen and learn about these amend- and the chairman of the Energy and the majority thought there is not the ments, and vote them up or down; that Natural Resources Committee, Senator support in the Chamber to stop an en- is all. But we apparently have a minor- JEFF BINGAMAN, indicating that at the ergy bill. ity. I am ready to vote, because I think request of the majority leader, Senator I think it is interesting to note that I have some votes. Being in the minor- DASCHLE, the chairman of the Energy the public polling indicates about two- ity does not surprise me, with all the Committee, Senator BINGAMAN, sus- thirds of the individuals polled nation- undercurrents and the lobbying going pend any further markup of energy leg- wide support an energy bill; polling on on by the contractors. We read in Roll islation for this session of Congress. I the contentious issue of ANWR is Call yesterday that when I am talking emphasize ‘‘this session of Congress.’’ about 64 to 36 in favor. on the floor to an empty Senate, the That sounds pretty definitive to me. So as we address what is behind this lobbyists are back talking on indi- Instead, I quote the release: shroud of sudden reluctance to pursue vidual treatment to the Senators. The chairman will propose comprehensive an energy bill, one can only deduce Should I have to go around and call and balanced energy legislation that can be that perhaps they did not want to give on the 99 other Senators and explain added— the President a victory. The President,

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We are not so much in- then go through the Finance Com- about at the altar, so to speak, and terested in rhetoric, not so much inter- mittee, and then the Environment and suddenly the rug has been pulled out ested in symbolism; we want results. Commerce Committees because they from under the authorizing committee. We are not interested in process. We have jurisdiction over different parts of Another point that was brought up is want product. the bill. that this might be contentious; there Before I ever got into politics, before I want to get the bill to the floor. might be differences of opinion. That is I moved to Delaware, I was a naval And as we do, I want to make sure that what the amendment process is all flight officer. I finished up my tour of the Senator from Alaska, the Senator about. We need a vote. We need a vote, duty in 1973. I moved to Delaware to go from Delaware, the Senator from Indi- an up-down vote on an energy package. to the University of Delaware Business ana, and others, have every oppor- We need an up-down vote, in a demo- School on the GI bill. tunity to amend that bill in ways that cratic manner, on the proposed amend- One of my first memories being in are germane to the legislation that is ments that would be offered. Delaware, 28 years ago, literally this before us. Debate them, vote them up So I would first encourage the major- month, was sitting in line to buy gaso- or down, and move on. ity leader to reconsider his action and line for my car because we were in the As it turns out, there is probably a let the committee do its work and re- midst of an energy crisis—embargo—at lot more on this front that we agree on port out a bill and schedule it for ac- the time and it was tough to buy gaso- than we disagree on. One of the ways to tion on the floor. If he does not, I line. find that out for sure is to have the de- would ask that he consider giving us I thought, 28 years ago, we needed an bate. the assurance that his bill will go on energy policy for our country. Twenty- I pledge to my colleague from Alaska the calendar prior to adjournment; eight years later, we still need an en- and my colleague from Indiana to do that we will have time to take up ergy policy for our country. We did not my dead-level best within the Demo- amendments and debate it in its en- have one then; and we do not have one cratic caucus, within the Energy Com- tirety. now. mittee itself, and with my own leader- Mr. President, I am going to conclude We have learned a number of difficult ship to make sure we have the oppor- my remarks—and I see another Sen- lessons coming out of the tragic events tunity to have fair and open debate on ator seeking recognition—but I will be of September 11, but, for me, one of the amendments and a policy that we directing further remarks later on them is that, more than ever, we need can then work out with the House and tying in, if you will, how terrorism is a comprehensive energy policy that send something to the President to funded, and the realization that writ- will reduce our reliance on foreign oil, sign. ten statements from bin Laden, who we that will enable us to provide more en- We may actually have a chance of all agree is the perpetrator, to a large ergy from within our own country— coming closer to producing a com- degree, behind much of the terrorism, some of it from corn that is grown in prehensive energy policy by taking the are directly related to his appeal to Indiana, some of it from soybeans that approach Senator DASCHLE has now many of the Muslims relative to the are raised in Delaware, some of it from suggested. We may actually have a bet- issue of our increased dependence on wind, and even some that is harvested ter chance of getting to the debate and Mideast oil and his belief that the from the Sun. We should seek energy the adoption of an energy bill than we United States owes Muslims $36 trillion from a variety of sources, as well as would have had if we had gone to reg- as a payback for ‘‘the biggest theft in from the over 500 years of coal beneath ular order. I was not so sure of that 24 history,’’ and that is the purchase of the ground of this country, and from hours ago, but having thought it cheap oil from the Persian Gulf. nuclear powerplants that provide through, I think we may enhance the Bin Laden claims that the United roughly 20 percent of the electricity in chances for those of us who want a States has carried out ‘‘the biggest this country. comprehensive energy policy. theft in history’’ by buying oil from And in addition to producing new en- I ask all of my colleagues to work Persian Gulf countries at low prices. ergy sources, we need to conserve en- across the aisle, within the committees According to bin Laden, a barrel of oil ergy. There is so much we can do to of jurisdiction, and in the Chamber, today should sell for $144. And based on conserve energy, and not just with and have a good debate this month or that calculation, he said the Americans moving from internal combustion en- next month and be ready to cast the have stolen $36 trillion from Muslims; gines in our cars, trucks, and vans to tough votes and to move on. I yield the floor and suggest the ab- and they owe each member of the Mus- hybrid-powered vehicles, to eventually, this decade, fuel cells. We can literally sence of a quorum. lim faith $30,000. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The There might be some motivation go out today and buy, off the shelf, air- conditioners that use half the elec- clerk will call the roll. there, but there is certainly a commu- The assistant legislative clerk pro- tricity that most of the air-condi- nication of consideration. ceeded to call the roll. I yield the floor and thank my col- tioners in our homes use. The same is Mr. MURKOWSKI. Mr. President, I league who is seeking recognition, the true for the furnaces that will warm ask unanimous consent that the order Senator from Delaware. our homes this winter. for the quorum call be rescinded. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- The question before us now is, How The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. do we proceed to an energy bill? How ator from Delaware. CORZINE). Without objection, it is so or- Mr. CARPER. Mr. President, I ask do we take it up? I have been urging dered. unanimous consent to speak as in my leadership, for months now, to take Mr. MURKOWSKI. Mr. President, I morning business and that my time up an energy bill. My guess is, before I ask that I be allowed to speak as in will count against cloture. finish, my leader will regret having morning business for 5 minutes. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without ever put me on the Energy Committee, The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. but I want us to debate and report to objection, it is so ordered. Mr. CARPER. Mr. President, as it this body, and to debate in this Cham- f turns out, I am pleased to be speaking ber, an energy bill. I want to have a immediately after the Senator from chance to do it this month. I want us ANWR Alaska and thank him for the senti- to have a chance to vote up or down on Mr. MURKOWSKI. Mr. President, I ments he shared with all of us. It is not Senator MURKOWSKI’s proposal of open- call attention to some of the comments the first time we have heard these sen- ing up the Arctic National Wildlife made in this Chamber earlier today timents, but it is a message he has de- Refuge. I want us to have a chance to relative to the issue of taking up a na- livered consistently. vote on a whole host of other issues. tional energy security bill before this

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The Amer- and vote on amendments in an orderly pression of very little knowledge—fac- ican people are wise enough to see that manner. tual knowledge—on behalf of those who argument just does not hold oil, if you As I further indicated earlier, the suggest that somehow the pipeline will. majority leader has indicated that it is can’t be trusted for additional Clearly, the potential for this coun- his intent to develop an energy bill—in flowthrough if indeed ANWR is devel- try’s domestic supply is ANWR, and his words, a ‘‘balanced bill’’—and it oped. the abundance associated with the would be introduced by the majority I am going to conclude, as I promised likelihood of a major discovery is sec- leader. Of course, this excludes the my friend from Pennsylvania that I ond to none identified in North Amer- process associated with the committee would be brief, with an explanation of ica. It is almost like wondering if you reporting out a bill. some of the more common myths asso- have a strategic petroleum reserve in Further, in the discussion that has ciated with the ANWR issue. I hope we your own backyard, but if you do not taken place today, the issue of ANWR can get ANWR up before this body and know, and if you do not have the abil- came up as the bone of contention. I vote on it up or down in conjunction ity to develop it, you really cannot use want to address a couple points be- with an energy bill. That is the demo- it. cause there is a good deal of misunder- cratic process. Clearly, that did not What is required in development? standing around this issue. There was a prevail in the Energy and Natural Re- Very little. We need authorization by reference today that the accident that sources Committee because I can only Congress. The House has done its job. occurred when a bullet penetrated the assume the votes were there to report The House passed a bill. H.R. 4 includes pipeline earlier this week was proof out a bill with ANWR in it. I can only ANWR. It is a challenge to the Senate that we should not rely on increasing assume the votes are in this body to to do its job. the supply of oil that would traverse pass an energy bill with ANWR in it. Some say it will take as long as 10 through that pipeline. Polling seems to indicate nearly 60 per- years before the oil is flowing and that I remind my colleagues that that cent of the American public support is too long to make a difference. If the pipeline is about 28 years old. It has opening ANWR as a significant contrib- previous President had not vetoed the provided the Nation with 25 percent of utor to reducing our dependence on im- budget reconciliation bill in 1995, today the total crude oil produced in the ported oil. ANWR would be open, or if the oil was United States for that period of time. Some say there is an insufficient not there, it might have been a park. That volume has dropped from 25 per- amount of oil. Some say it is only a 6- We could have been less dependent on cent to 17 percent. The pipeline capac- month supply and not nearly enough to foreign oil, and our energy future ity was a little over 2 million barrels a justify exploration. That is nonsense. would look a lot more certain if, in- day previously, in the early develop- The U.S. Geological Survey, experts deed, we had taken that action back in ment of the Prudhoe Bay oil fields, who have studied the 1002 ANWR area, 1995, but we could not overcome a Pres- that flowed through that pipeline. estimate that between 6 and 16 billion idential veto. Today, with the decline in Prudhoe barrels of oil are economically recover- We built the Pentagon in 18 months. Bay, it has dropped a significant able; 10 billion barrels is equivalent to We built the Empire State Building in amount, to roughly 1 million barrels a what we would import from Saudi Ara- a year. Industry says if they make a day. But it still supplies this Nation bia over a 30-year period; 10 billion bar- discovery, they can develop and get oil with 17 percent of the total crude oil rels is the equivalent of what we im- online in somewhere between 18 produced in this country. port from Iraq for a period of 50 years. months and 21⁄2 years, depending on our Now, to suggest that this firing by a We are importing a million barrels a will to give them the authority within very high-powered rifle penetrated the day from Iraq and enforcing the no-fly the environmental parameters to do it pipeline is not quite accurate because zone. We are taking the oil, putting it safely. it has been shot at numerous times. It in our airlines, bombing some of the is half-inch, high-tensile steel. It is my targets in Iraq, and have for some Some people say our energy policy is understanding that this particular fir- time. They take our money, pay the misguided; we need to focus on natural ing—a blast of five bullets—penetrated Republican Guard, develop a missile gas. We found 6 trillion cubic feet. an area where there is a valve and, as capability, and aim it at our ally, Let’s use gas. Recognize that America a consequence, because of pressure in Israel. moves on oil. Our planes, our ships, our the pipeline, there was a significant Maybe that is a short synopsis of for- trains move on oil. leak, a spillage. The question of wheth- eign policy, but nevertheless I think In response to the September 11 at- er there is any permanent damage done one can conclude that is the ultimate tack, we are preparing now for a long, has been addressed in the cleanup. outcome. sustained war. Are we going to count There was no movement of any oil into We do not know what is in ANWR be- on unstable governments in the very any water or streams in the area. The cause we have never been allowed to part of the world where we are fighting security group of Alyeska found the in- determine through modern exploration, to assure our energy security? We need cident as a consequence of the notifica- through seismic exploration, specifi- to begin at home with energy solutions tion of a drop in pressure. They went cally what is available. Only Congress found within our borders, and if we out with helicopters and not only can authorize it. make the commitment to authorize the found the leak but identified and ar- What is the extent of the area? It is opening of this area, I assure my col- rested the perpetrators. You can criti- interesting because ANWR is about 19 leagues it will be very symbolic. It cize anything, but the system did million acres—about the size of the would send a very solid message to work. Everything is subject to, obvi- State of South Carolina. The proposal that part of the world were we to con- ously, the exposure of terrorist activ- is to allow exploration on 1.5 million tinue to increase our dependence on ity, but in this particular instance this acres. The House-passed bill, which is imported oil. was a fellow who was extremely drunk, H.R. 4, has limited that to 2,000 acres. About 67 percent comes from foreign bored, or he lost his mind, and he sim- That is the size of a small farm in the sources, a majority of that from the ply decided it would be fun to start fir- entire State of South Carolina—the Mideast. Fighting a war uses a lot of ing at the pipeline. wilderness, if you will, as a compari- energy. Mr. President, 450,000 barrels of That pipeline has been bombed; son. petroleum products were estimated to bombs have been wrapped around it. It Prudhoe Bay was supposed to be used daily, and that was through has been wrapped with hand grenades, produce 10 billion barrels. It is on its 13 582,000 soldiers in the Persian Gulf war. shot at, and it suffered exposure of nu- millionth barrel today. It is absurd to It is estimated we are using over 500,000 merous earthquakes over the 27 years think ANWR is only a 6-month supply barrels a day currently in this conflict.

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Yes. tionally, with the few weeks remaining in Washington, Brussells, Moscow, Some say we can get the energy from this session, it is now obvious to all how dif- Islamabad, New Delhi, and Geneva, the National Petroleum Reserve in ficult it is going to be for these various com- Blair has rallied international leaders Alaska; that is why it was established. mittees to finish their work on energy-re- and built a coalition of support for the That is wishful thinking because actu- lated provisions. United States. He has done so with a ally just 15 percent of that entire Finally, and perhaps most importantly, diplomacy, eloquence and strong re- coastline is open for exploration. Just 3 Bingaman said, the Senate’s leadership sin- solve reminiscent of Winston Churchill years ago, the Federal Government cerely wants to avoid quarrelsome, divisive during his finest hours. closed vast amounts of NPR to protect votes in committee. At a time when Ameri- In his latest brilliant stroke, Blair the birds that live in the lakes. If you cans all over the world are pulling together with a sense of oneness and purpose, Con- acted swiftly when he saw Osama bin look at the model and lakes over NPR, gress has an obligation at the moment to Laden’s videotaped speech Sunday that is where bird life is. There are avoid those contentious issues that divide, night. Blair immediately summoned a very few lakes associated in the ANWR rather than unite, us. reporter from the Arabic network to area. Bingaman will continue to consult and his office at 10 Downing Street and Finally, there is a concern of the build consensus with members of his com- taped his own strong rebuttal to bin Porcupine caribou and the Gwich’ins, mittee, with other committee chairs and Laden. It aired on the same day, on the but no one mentioned what is hap- with other Senators as he finalizes a pro- same Arabic network. posal to present to the Majority Leader. pening on the Canadian side and in- It should not be surprising that Blair volvement of the Gwich’ins who are Mr. MURKOWSKI. I encourage again would rise to the occasion as ably and participants in putting up land for the majority leader to reflect on this powerfully as he has. The British have lease. action, give us the assurance he will a tough, resolute attitude when it There was an extraordinary article in take it up during this session and allow comes to defending themselves. They the Vancouver Sun newspaper indi- sufficient time for Members to provide are willing to take risks on the battle- cating the Gwich’ins are benefiting for amendments, provide us with an op- field. They are willing to risk casual- greatly from oil and gas exploration portunity to have an up-or-down vote ties for the greater good. They are the because Canada expanded its oil and on contentious issues, and that we ones you want on your side in times gas leasing program to include testing meet our obligation as the Senate, as like these. exploratory wells, et cetera. the House of Representatives has done, He was with us at the first, and he The bottom line is there seems to be in addressing what is in the national will stay with us to the last, he said. a great fear suddenly to take up an en- security interests of our Nation, and For that, we owe Tony Blair our deep- ergy bill, with no particular expla- that is the passage of the comprehen- est gratitude. We could not ask any nation, particularly when the adminis- sive energy bill. tration has encouraged Congress to more of him. I thank my colleague from Pennsyl- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- take it up, particularly when the House vania for allowing me this extra oppor- ator from Pennsylvania. has done its job, and now we are ad- tunity to speak. Mr. SPECTER. Mr. President, in the vised by the majority leader that the The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- absence of any other Senator seeking committee of jurisdiction, the Energy ator from Georgia. recognition, I ask unanimous consent and Natural Resources Committee, is Mr. MILLER. I ask unanimous con- that I be permitted to speak up to 20 going to suspend any further markup sent to speak as in morning business on energy legislation for ‘‘this ses- minutes as in morning business. for up to 5 minutes. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without sion’’—this session. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. I have a press release that states that objection, it is so ordered. instead the chairman will propose com- f f prehensive and balanced energy legisla- FEDERAL GOVERNMENT NEEDS tion. The chairman will. It does not A LOYAL ALLY STRUCTURAL REORGANIZATION say with the participation of the com- Mr. MILLER. Mr. President, I rise OF THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT mittee or the minority or the Repub- today to offer thanks and praise for a Mr. SPECTER. Mr. President, I have licans. It says the chairman outside world leader who has been as stalwart sought recognition to discuss the pend- the parameters of the committee. and as loyal an ally for the United It further says ‘‘the comprehensive ing emergency caused by the horrific States as anyone could ever ask. and balanced legislation that can be terrorist attacks on September 11. These past few weeks, British Prime added’’—it does not say ‘‘will be There is a need for some structural re- Minister Tony Blair has gone above added;’’ it says ‘‘can be added’’—‘‘by organization of the Federal Govern- and beyond the call of duty for Amer- the majority leader to the Senate cal- ment in accordance with the rec- ica. He has left no doubt that we will endar for,’’ it says, ‘‘potential action.’’ ommendations of a number of distin- be able to count on him and his coun- It does not say ‘‘action.’’ guished commissions which have stud- Mr. President, I ask unanimous con- try over the long haul. ied these problems and in accordance sent that the press release be printed To paraphrase his own words, he was with our own findings, as we have with us at the first and he will stay in the RECORD. worked through the matters in the There being no objection, the mate- with us to the last. Senate Intelligence Committee and the rial was ordered to be printed in the He was there in the gallery of the Senate Judiciary Committee. There is RECORD, as follows: House of Representatives when Presi- also the need for legislation to expand ENERGY COMMITTEE SUSPENDS MARK-UPS; dent Bush made his moving and force- the powers of law enforcement on ter- WILL PROPOSE COMPREHENSIVE AND BAL- ful speech to this Nation in a joint ses- rorists. ANCED ENERGY LEGISLATION TO MAJORITY sion of this Congress. With respect to the newly created Of- LEADER He was there at Ground Zero in New fice of Homeland Security, it is my At the request of Senate Majority Leader York City, witnessing the destruction thought there needs to be a structure Tom Daschle, Senate Energy & Natural Re- with his own eyes and mourning what whereby the position is made a Cabinet sources Committee Chairman Jeff Bingaman he called ‘‘the slaughter of thousands position. The Federal Government is today suspended any further mark-up of en- of innocents.’’ fortunate to have secured the services ergy legislation for this session of Congress. He was there in Pakistan, near the of former Governor Tom Ridge of Penn- Instead, the Chairman will propose com- prehensive and balanced energy legislation dangerous heart of this war, reassuring sylvania to take on this responsibility. that can be added by the Majority Leader to a nervous Pakistani President that he For the moment, the office has been the Senate Calendar for potential action made the right decision in choosing the created in the executive branch by an prior to adjournment. United States over the Taliban regime. Executive Order, and I believe former

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Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- That, I do believe, is true, as former Now, there has admittedly been some resentatives of the United States of America in Governor Ridge has represented it. gaps and some failures—some major Congress assembled, When we talk about homeland secu- gaps and some major failures—in these SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. rity and that function, we are talking turf battles. During the 1995–1996 ses- This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Homeland about something which needs to be in- sion of Congress, I had the privilege of Defense Act of 2001’’. stitutionalized in order to go beyond serving as the Chairman of the Senate SEC. 2. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY. the term of any President, to go be- Intelligence Committee. I served in There is established an executive depart- yond the term of any person who is in that position for 2 years, in addition to ment of the United States to be known as the Department of Homeland Security. charge of that Department, and that, the 6 other years of service on the In- SEC. 3. SECRETARY OF HOMELAND SECURITY. in accordance with our structure of telligence Committee. There is a term Government, requires legislative ac- (a) SECRETARY OF HOMELAND SECURITY.— limit of eight years on the Intelligence There shall be at the head of the Department tion, in my judgment. This is some- Committee. During the course of that of Homeland Security the Secretary of thing which we will have to work work, I saw the turf battles among the Homeland Security, who shall be appointed through with President Bush, with various agencies and became very deep- by the President by and with the advice and former Governor Ridge, and with the ly involved in the issue of weapons of consent of the Senate. executive branch. However, I offer mass destruction, finding that there (b) DUTIES.—Subject to the authority, di- these thoughts as many Members of were dozens of agencies dealing with rection, and control of the President, the du- ties of the Secretary shall be the following: Congress are now considering this issue that issue. and considering legislation. (1) To plan, coordinate, and integrate In the Intelligence Authorization Act United States Government activities relat- Representative THORNBERRY has al- for Fiscal Year 1996, a commission was ing to homeland security, including border ready introduced legislation in the created to study weapons of mass de- security and emergency preparedness, and to House of Representatives. Senator LIE- struction. The commission was chaired act as a focal point regarding natural and BERMAN is working on similar legisla- by former CIA Director John Deutch, manmade crises and emergency planning. tion. Senator ROBERT GRAHAM of Flor- and I served as the Vice Chairman of (2) To work with State and local govern- ments and executive agencies in protecting ida is working on legislation, as well. that commission. During the course of My staff and I have been in the process United States homeland security, and to sup- the commission work—work that was port State officials through the use of re- of working on legislation which I am very similar to that of the Hart-Rud- not yet prepared to introduce, but at gional offices around the country. man Commission, the Rumsfeld Com- (3) To provide overall planning guidance to the conclusion of these remarks I will mission, and the Brown-Rudman Com- executive agencies regarding United States ask that draft copies of two bills be mission—we noted the difficulties ac- homeland security. printed in the RECORD. corded to all of these important activi- (4) To conduct exercise and training pro- We have had a number of very distin- ties. It was the judgment of that com- grams for employees of the Department and guished commissions analyze these establish effective command and control pro- mission that the structure be given to problems. We have had the Hart-Rud- cedures for the full range of potential contin- the Vice President of the United States man Commission analyze the problems gencies regarding United States homeland on the ground that he or she—whoever directed to a secure national homeland. security, including contingencies that re- the Vice President may be—would be quire the substantial support of military as- That commission pointed out that the the only individual, except for the sets. keys to prevention are the following President, who could handle intel- (5) To annually develop a Federal response tools: 1. diplomacy; 2. U.S. diplomatic, ligence coordination and the kinds of plan for homeland security and emergency intelligence, and military presence turf battles which are inevitable when preparedness. overseas; 3. vigilant systems of border (c) MEMBERSHIP ON NATIONAL SECURITY there are numerous intelligence agen- security and surveillance. In order to COUNCIL.—Section 101(a) of the National Se- cies at the Departments of State, De- enhance the effectiveness of the third curity Act of 1947 (50 U.S.C. 402(a)) is amend- fense, Treasury, and Justice. key, the Hart-Rudman Commission ed in the fourth sentence by striking para- graphs (5), (6), and (7) and inserting the fol- recommended creating a national So, it is my thought that we need to address the intelligence function so lowing new paragraphs (5) and (6): homeland security agency which would ‘‘(5) the Secretary of Homeland Security; consist of the Coast Guard, the Cus- that we have the appropriate coordina- tion and so that we do not have some- and toms Service, the Border Patrol, and ‘‘(6) each Secretary or Under Secretary of body on the FBI Watch List who enters FEMA, the Federal Emergency Man- such other executive department, or of a agement Agency. The legislation I am the United States, buys an airplane military department, as the President shall submitting today, which is in draft ticket, and later becomes a terrorist, designate.’’. form, would adopt the recommenda- such as those that were part of the (d) PAY LEVEL.—Section 5312 of title 5, United States Code, is amended by adding at tions of the Hart-Rudman Commission. massive attack on September 11. The legislation which I suggest seeks the end the following new item: There has been another distinguished ‘‘Secretary of Homeland Security.’’. commission, the Brown-Rudman Com- to accomplish a structure for homeland security and also revises the intel- SEC. 4. TRANSFER OF AUTHORITIES, FUNCTIONS, mission, which has studied the issues PERSONNEL, AND ASSETS TO DE- of intelligence and has come up with a ligence functions of the U.S. Govern- PARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECU- method and a procedure for stream- ment. RITY. lining and restructuring the intel- I ask unanimous consent to submit The authorities, functions, personnel, and ligence community. the text of a draft bill—and I empha- assets of the following entities are hereby size that it is a draft because we are transferred to the Department of Homeland One of the considerations is that in Security: many Departments of the Federal Gov- working on this with quite a number of (1) The Federal Emergency Management ernment, there are smaller intelligence Members—entitled ‘‘Homeland Defense Agency, the ten regional offices of which agencies, for example, in the Depart- Act of 2001.’’ I ask that this draft bill shall be maintained and strengthened by the ments of Treasury, State, Agriculture, be printed in the CONGRESSIONAL Department. and many other Departments. RECORD at the conclusion of these re- (2) The United States Customs Service, At the present time, there is no effec- marks. I further ask unanimous con- which shall be maintained as a distinct enti- tive way for dealing with all of these sent that the text of a draft bill—and ty within the Department. various Departments. The rec- again, I emphasize draft because we are (3) The Border Patrol of the Immigration and Naturalization Service, which shall be ommendation of the Brown-Rudman still working on it entitled ‘‘Intel- maintained as a distinct entity within the Commission was to consolidate and ligence Reform Act of 2001’’ be printed Department. centralize, to give greater authority in the CONGRESSIONAL RECORD at the (4) The elements of the Immigration and and power to the Director of Central conclusion of these comments. Naturalization Service (other than elements

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(6) The Critical Infrastructure Assurance for detection, protection, and decontamina- The Secretary of Homeland Security shall Office and the Institute of Information Infra- tion in an emergency involving weapons of establish procedures to ensure that the plan- structure Protection of the Department of mass destruction. ning, programming, budgeting, and financial Commerce. (D) Overseeing Federal, State, and local activities of the Department of Homeland (7) The National Infrastructure Protection emergency preparedness training and exer- Security comport with sound financial and Center and the National Domestic Prepared- cise programs in keeping with current intel- fiscal management principles. Those proce- ness Office of the Federal Bureau of Inves- ligence estimates and providing a single staff dures shall, at a minimum, provide for the tigation. for Federal assistance for any emergency (in- planning, programming, and budgeting of ac- SEC. 5. ESTABLISHMENT OF AGENCIES AND OF- cluding emergencies caused by flood, earth- tivities of the Department using funds that FICES. quake, hurricane, disease, or terrorist bomb). are available for obligation for a limited (a) AGENCIES.—The following agencies are (E) Creating a National Crisis Action Cen- number of years. hereby established within the Department of ter to act as the focal point for monitoring SEC. 9. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION, SAFETY, Homeland Security: emergencies and for coordinating Federal AND HEALTH REQUIREMENTS. (1) AGENCY FOR PREVENTION.—The Agency support for State and local governments and The Secretary of Homeland Security for Prevention, which shall be responsible for the private sector in crises. shall— the following: (F) Establishing training and equipment (1) ensure that the Department of Home- (A) Overseeing and coordinating all United standards, providing resource grants, and en- land Security complies with all applicable States border security activities. couraging intelligence and information shar- environmental, safety, and health statutes (B) Developing border and maritime secu- ing among the Department of Defense, the and substantive requirements; and rity policy for the United States. Federal Bureau of Investigation, the Central (2) develop procedures for meeting such re- (C) Developing and implementing inter- Intelligence Agency, State emergency man- quirements. national standards for enhanced security in agement officials, and local first responders. SEC. 10. EFFECTIVE DATE. (G) Coordinating and integrating activities transportation nodes. This Act shall take effect six months after of the Department of Defense, the National (2) AGENCY FOR CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE the date of the enactment of this Act. PROTECTION.—The Agency for Critical Infra- Guard, and other Federal agencies into a Federal response plan. structure Protection, which shall be respon- S. — sible for the following: (H) Coordinating activities among private Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- (A) Acting as the Critical Information sector entities, including entities within the resentatives of the United States of America in Technology, Assurance, and Security Officer medical community, with respect to recov- Congress assembled, of the Department to coordinate efforts to ery, consequence management, and planning address the vulnerability of the United for continuity of services. SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. States to electronic or physical attacks on (I) Developing and managing a single re- This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Intelligence critical infrastructure of the United States, sponse system for national incidents in co- Reform Act of 2001’’. including utilities, transportation nodes, and ordination with the Department of Justice, TITLE I—INTELLIGENCE MATTERS energy resources. the Federal Bureau of Investigation, the De- partment of Health and Human Services, and SEC. 101. ANNUAL DETERMINATION OF INTEL- (B) Overseeing the protection of such infra- LIGENCE PRIORITIES AND PLAN structure and the physical assets and infor- the Centers for Disease Control. FOR EXECUTION OF INTELLIGENCE mation networks that make up such infra- (J) Maintaining Federal asset databases PRIORITIES. structure. and supporting up-to-date State and local (a) ANNUAL DETERMINATION OF PRIORITIES (C) Ensuring the maintenance of a nucleus databases. BY NATIONAL SECURITY COUNCIL.—Section of cyber security experts within the United (b) OFFICES.—The following offices are 101(b) of the National Security Act of 1947 (50 States Government. hereby established within the Department: U.S.C. 402(b)) is amended— (D) Enhancing sharing of information re- (1) OFFICE OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY.— (1) in paragraph (1), by striking ‘‘and’’ at garding cyber security and physical security The Office of Science and Technology, which the end; of the United States, tracking shall advise the Secretary regarding research (2) in paragraph (2), by striking the period vulnerabilities and proposing improved risk and development efforts and priorities for at the end and inserting ‘‘; and’’; and management policies, and delineating the the agencies established in subsection (a). (3) by adding at the end the following new roles of various government agencies in pre- (2) OFFICE OF NATIONAL ASSESSMENT.—The paragraph: venting, defending, and recovering from at- Office of National Assessment, which shall ‘‘(3) determine on an annual basis the pri- tacks. assess and analyze all intelligence relating orities of the United States with respect to (E) Coordinating with the Federal Commu- to terrorist threats to the United States. the collection, analysis, and dissemination nications Commission in helping to establish SEC. 6. REPORTING REQUIREMENTS. of intelligence.’’. cyber security policy, standards, and en- (a) BIENNIAL REPORTS.—The Secretary of (b) ANNUAL PLAN FOR ADDRESSING PRIOR- forcement mechanisms, and working closely Homeland Security shall submit to Congress ITIES BY DIRECTOR OF CENTRAL INTEL- with the Commission on cyber security on a biennial basis— LIGENCE.—Section 103(c) of that Act (50 issues with respect to international bodies. (1) a report assessing the resources and re- U.S.C. 403–3(c)) is amended— (F) Coordinating the activities of Informa- quirements of executive agencies relating to (1) by redesignating paragraphs (4) through tion Sharing and Analysis Centers to share border security and emergency preparedness (7) as paragraphs (5) through (8), respec- information on threats, vulnerabilities, indi- issues; and tively; and vidual incidents, and privacy issues regard- (2) a report certifying the preparedness of (2) by inserting after paragraph (3) the fol- ing United States homeland security. the United States to prevent, protect lowing new paragraph (4): (G) Assuming the responsibilities carried against, and respond to natural disasters, ‘‘(4) prepare on an annual basis a plan for out by the Critical Infrastructure Assurance cyber attacks, and incidents involving weap- addressing the priorities of the United States Office before the date of the enactment of ons of mass destruction. with respect to the collection, analysis, and this Act. (b) ADDITIONAL REPORT.—Not later than dissemination of intelligence as identified by (H) Assuming the responsibilities carried one year after the date of the enactment of the National Security Council in the most out by the National Infrastructure Protec- this Act, the Secretary shall submit to Con- recent annual determination of such prior- tion Center before the date of the enactment gress a report— ities under section 101(b)(3);’’. of this Act. (1) assessing the progress of the Depart- SEC. 102. MODIFICATION OF POSITIONS AND RE- (I) Supporting and overseeing the manage- ment of Homeland Security in— SPONSIBILITIES OF DEPUTY DIREC- ment of the Institute for Information Infra- (A) implementing the provisions of this TORS OF CENTRAL INTELLIGENCE. structure Protection. Act; and (a) ABOLISHMENT OF CURRENT POSITIONS (3) AGENCY FOR EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS (B) ensuring the core functions of each en- AND ESTABLISHMENT OF NEW POSITIONS.—Sub- AND RESPONSE.—The Agency for Emergency tity transferred to the Department are main- section (b) of section 102 of the National Se- Preparedness and Response, which shall be tained and strengthened; and curity Act of 1947 (50 U.S.C. 403) is amended responsible for the following: (2) recommending any conforming changes by striking paragraphs (1) and (2) and insert- (A) Carrying out all emergency prepared- in law necessary as a result of the enactment ing the following new paragraphs: ness and response activities carried out by and implementation of this Act. ‘‘(1) There is a Deputy Director of Central the Federal Emergency Management Agency SEC. 7. COORDINATION WITH OTHER ORGANIZA- Intelligence for the Intelligence Community, before the date of the enactment of this Act. TIONS. who shall be appointed by the President, by (B) Assuming the responsibilities carried The Secretary of Homeland Security shall and with the advice and consent of the Sen- out by the National Domestic Preparedness establish and maintain strong mechanisms ate.

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COORDINATION FOR COMBATING PRO- The Deputy Director of Central Intelligence ligence sources and methods while avoiding, LIFERATION. for the Central Intelligence Agency shall as- wherever possible, unduly intrusive require- (a) IN GENERAL.—Title I of the National Se- sist the Director of Central Intelligence in ments which the Director considers unneces- curity Act of 1947 (50 U.S.C. 402 et seq.) is carrying out the Director’s responsibilities sary for this purpose. amended by inserting after section 101 the under this Act. ‘‘(4) The Council shall have the following following new sections: ‘‘(B) The Deputy Director of Central Intel- responsibilities: ‘‘NATIONAL DIRECTOR FOR COMBATTING ligence for the Central Intelligence Agency ‘‘(A) To develop a program to improve the PROLIFERATION shall act for, and exercise the powers of, the human intelligence capabilities of the Gov- ‘‘SEC. 101A. (a) ESTABLISHMENT OF POSI- Director of Central Intelligence during the ernment, and in particular the human intel- TION.—There shall be within the Executive Director’s absence or disability or during a ligence capabilities with respect to ter- Office of the President a Deputy Assistant to vacancy in the position of the Director of rorism, including operational guidelines for the President for National Security Affairs Central Intelligence. activities under the program. who shall be known as the ‘National Director ‘‘(2) The Deputy Director of Central Intel- ‘‘(B) To develop a program to improve the for Combating Proliferation’ (in this section ligence for the Intelligence Community collection and analysis by the Government referred to as the ‘National Director’). shall, subject to the direction of the Director of information on economic, science, and ‘‘(b) RESPONSIBILITIES.—(1) The National of Central Intelligence, be responsible for co- technology matters, including the use of Director shall— ordinating the collection and analysis of in- open sources. ‘‘(A) advise the President and Vice Presi- telligence by the elements of the intelligence ‘‘(C) To carry out such other duties relat- dent on proliferation-related matters, community other than the Central Intel- ing to the intelligence and intelligence-re- through the Assistant to the President for ligence Agency, the Federal Bureau of Inves- lated activities of the Government as the Di- National Security Affairs; and tigation, and the elements of the intel- rector considers appropriate. ‘‘(B) serve as Chair of the Council on Com- ligence community within the Department ‘‘(5) The Director shall, on an annual basis, bating Proliferation established under sec- of Defense. submit to Congress a report on the program tion 101B. ‘‘(3)(A) The Deputy Director of Central In- under paragraph (4)(A). Each report shall in- ‘‘(2) In carrying out paragraph (1)(B), the telligence for the Central Intelligence Agen- clude a description of activities under the National Director shall— cy takes precedence in the Office of the Di- program during the preceding year. Each re- ‘‘(A) have the primary responsibility with- rector of Central Intelligence immediately port shall be in unclassified form, but may in the executive branch of Government for after the Director of Central Intelligence. include a classified annex.’’. ensuring the development of policy with re- ‘‘(B) The Deputy Director of Central Intel- gard to proliferation and export controls; ligence for the Intelligence Community SEC. 104. MODIFICATION OF PARTICIPATION OF ‘‘(B) development of a detailed plan for DIRECTOR OF CENTRAL INTEL- takes precedence in the Office of the Direc- LIGENCE IN APPOINTMENT OF OFFI- Federal agencies to address the full range of tor of Central Intelligence immediately after CIALS RESPONSIBLE FOR INTEL- proliferation-related issues and activities, the Deputy Director of Central Intelligence LIGENCE-RELATED ACTIVITIES. including integrated strategies for tech- for the Central Intelligence Agency.’’. Section 106 of the National Security Act of nology development and acquisition, re- (c) CONFORMING AMENDMENT.—Subsection 1947 (50 U.S.C. 403–6) is amended to read as source allocation, reducing the threat from (e)(2) of that section is amended by striking follows: the independent states of the former Soviet subparagraphs (B) and (C) and inserting the Union (as defined in section 3 of the FREE- ‘‘APPOINTMENT OF OFFICIALS RESPONSIBLE FOR following new subparagraphs: DOM Support Act), intelligence collection INTELLIGENCE-RELATED ACTIVITIES ‘‘(B) The Deputy Director of Central Intel- and analysis, and domestic response; ligence for the Central Intelligence Agency. ‘‘SEC. 106. (a) CONSULTATION WITH DCI IN ‘‘(C) work with the Director of the Office of ‘‘(C) The Deputy Director of Central Intel- CERTAIN APPOINTMENTS.—In the event of a Management and Budget and the heads of ligence for the Intelligence Community.’’. vacancy in a position referred to in sub- other appropriate Federal agencies in ac- (d) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The amendments section (b), the head of the department or cordance with paragraph (4); made by this section shall take effect on the agency having jurisdiction over the position ‘‘(D) consult with Congress on the plan de- date of the enactment of this Act. shall consult with the Director of Central In- veloped under subparagraph (B); and SEC. 103. MODIFICATION OF COMPOSITION AND telligence before appointing an individual to ‘‘(E) ensure that the requisite legal au- RESPONSIBILITIES OF NATIONAL IN- fill the vacancy or recommending to the thorities are in effect to act against pro- TELLIGENCE COUNCIL. President an individual to be nominated to liferation-related threats. Subsection (b) of section 103 of the Na- fill the vacancy. ‘‘(3)(A) The Director of the Office of Man- tional Security Act of 1947 (50 U.S.C. 403–3) is ‘‘(b) POSITIONS.—Subsection (a) applies to agement and Budget shall establish a sepa- amended to read as follows: the following positions: rate National Defense budget subfunction for ‘‘(b) NATIONAL INTELLIGENCE COUNCIL.—(1) ‘‘(1) The Director of the National Security proliferation-related activities in the Presi- There is within the Office of the Director of Agency. dent’s budget. Central Intelligence the National Intel- ‘‘(2) The Director of the National Recon- ‘‘(B) The Director of the Office of Manage- ligence Council (in this section referred to as naissance Office. ment and Budget, working with the National the ‘Council’). ‘‘(3) The Director of the National Imagery Director and the head of each proliferation- ‘‘(2) The Council shall be composed of the and Mapping Agency. related agency, shall establish a Govern- following: ‘‘(4) The Director of the Defense Intel- ment-wide database on budget execution of ‘‘(A) The Director of Central Intelligence, ligence Agency. proliferation-related activities and develop who shall act as chair of the Council. ‘‘(5) The Assistant Secretary of State for goals and standards to evaluate those activi- ‘‘(B) The Director of the Federal Bureau of Intelligence and Research. ties annually. Investigation. ‘‘(6) The Director of the Office of Non- ‘‘(C) The head of each proliferation-related ‘‘(C) The Deputy Director of Central Intel- proliferation and National Security of the agency shall designate a senior proliferation ligence for the Intelligence Community. Department of Energy. budget manager. ‘‘(D) No funds made available under the ‘‘(D) The Deputy Director of Central Intel- ‘‘(7) The Assistant Director, National Secu- budget subfunction for proliferation-related rity Division of the Federal Bureau of Inves- ligence for the Central Intelligence Agency. activities may be reprogrammed or trans- tigation.’’. ‘‘(E) The Assistant Secretary of Defense ferred without the prior approval of the Na- for Command, Control, Communications, and SEC. 105. ASSESSMENT OF EFFECTIVENESS OF tional Director and the Director of the Office Intelligence. CURRENT TECHNICAL INTEL- of Management and Budget. ‘‘(3)(A) The staff of the Council shall con- LIGENCE CAPABILITIES. ‘‘(E) In this paragraph, the term ‘prolifera- sist of the following: (a) REQUIREMENT FOR REPORT.—Not later tion-related agency’ means any of the Fed- ‘‘(i) Such staff of the National Intelligence than one year after the date of the enact- eral agencies specified in section Council as of the date of the enactment of ment of this Act, the Director of Central In- 101B(b)(1)(A). the Intelligence Reform Act of 2001 as the Di- telligence shall submit to Congress a report ‘‘(4) In carrying out responsibilities under rector of the Central Intelligence shall as- containing a comprehensive assessment of this subsection, the National Director shall sign to the Council. the effectiveness of the current techno- work through the Assistant to the President ‘‘(ii) The Community Management Staff. logical capabilities of the United States Gov- for National Security Affairs to ensure co- ‘‘(iii) Such other senior analysts within the ernment for the collection and analysis of in- ordination with overall national security intelligence community, and substantive ex- telligence. The assessment shall address, in policy and planning.

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‘‘COUNCIL ON COMBATTING PROLIFERATION mass destruction and evaluating the (8) Section 284 of the National Defense Au- ‘‘SEC. 101B. (a) ESTABLISHMENT.—There is progress achieved by the United States in re- thorization Act For Fiscal Year 1998; Public established an interagency group to be sponding to that threat. Law 105–85). (9) Section 51(a) of the Arms Control and known as the ‘Council on Combatting Pro- (b) REPORT ELEMENTS.—Each report under liferation’ (in this section referred to as the Disarmament Act. subsection (a) shall include the following: ‘Council’), which shall be headed by the Na- (10) Section 601(a) of the Nuclear Non-Pro- (1) An update on nuclear proliferation in tional Director for Combating Proliferation. liferation Act of 1978. South Asia, including United States efforts ‘‘(b) COMPOSITION.—(1) In addition to the (11) Section 602(c) of the Nuclear Non-Pro- to conclude a regional agreement on nuclear National Director, the Council shall consist liferation Act of 1978 (Public Law 95–242). nonproliferation. of 8 officials, as follows: (12) Section 1505(e)(1) of the Weapons of (2) An assessment of what actions are nec- ‘‘(A) Six officials described in paragraph Mass Destruction Act of 1992 (Public Law essary to respond to violations committed by (2), of which number one each shall be des- 102–484). countries found not to be in full compliance ignated by the heads of the following Federal (13) Section 1503 of the National Defense with their binding proliferation-related com- agencies from among its employees: Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1995 (Pub- mitments to the United States. ‘‘(i) The Department of State. lic Law 103–337). (3) An update on the nuclear programs and ‘‘(ii) The Department of Defense. (14) Section 1603(d) of the National Defense related activities of any country for which a ‘‘(iii) The Department of Energy. Authorization Act For Fiscal Year 1994 (Pub- waiver of sections 669 and 670 of the Foreign ‘‘(iv) The Department of Justice. lic Law 103–160). Assistance Act of 1961 is in effect. ‘‘(v) The Department of Commerce. TITLE III—OTHER MATTERS (4) An update on the efforts by countries ‘‘(vi) The Central Intelligence Agency. and sub-national groups to acquire chemical SEC. 301. GRADUATE PROGRAM IN LANGUAGES ‘‘(B) One senior official of the Office of and biological weapons, and a description of AND CULTURES OF NATIONS PRO- Management and Budget. VIDING HOME OR SUPPORT FOR the use of such weapons, if applicable. ‘‘(C) One senior employee of the Office of TERRORISM OR ORGANIZED CRIME. (5) A description of any transfer by a for- the Vice President. (a) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary of Home- eign country of weapons of mass destruction ‘‘(2) Each individual designated under para- land Security and the Director of the Fed- or weapons of mass destruction-related ma- graph (1)(A) shall be a senior official of the eral Bureau of Investigation shall jointly terial and technology. respective Federal agency who has responsi- enter into an agreement with one or more (6) An update on efforts by the United bility for proliferation-related matters and appropriate institutions of higher education States to achieve several specific nuclear who occupies a position or holds a rank to to provide for one or more programs of edu- proliferation-related goals, including the which the individual was appointed by the cation leading to the award to individuals re- entry by the United States into multilateral President, by and with the advice and con- ferred to in subsection (b) of masters degrees negotiations with other nuclear states to re- sent of the Senate. or doctoral degrees in the languages, culture, duce the nuclear arsenals of all foreign coun- ‘‘(3) In addition to the membership of the or both of foreign countries that provide the tries. Council provided for in this subsection, the home for or otherwise support terrorism or (7) An update on the acquisition by foreign National Director may invite other officials organized crime. countries of dual-use and other technology in the executive branch to participate in a (b) INDIVIDUALS ELIGIBLE FOR PARTICIPA- useful for the production of weapons of mass nonvoting capacity in meetings of the Coun- TION IN PROGRAMS.—Individuals eligible to destruction. cil. participate in a program of education under (8) A description of the threats posed to ‘‘(c) FUNCTIONS.—The functions of the subsection (a) are as follows: the United States and its allies by weapons Council are to— (1) Personnel of the Department of Home- of mass destruction, including ballistic and ‘‘(1) improve coordination between Federal land Security designated by the Secretary. cruise missiles, and the proliferation of such agencies having responsibility for prolifera- (2) Personnel of the Federal Bureau of In- weapons. tion-related matters; vestigation designated by the Director. (9) A description of the status of United ‘‘(2) ensure close coordination and con- (3) Such other personnel of the Federal States policy and actions with respect to sultation between the National Director and Government as the Secretary and Director arms control, nonproliferation, and disar- those agencies; and shall jointly designate. mament. ‘‘(3) support the National Director in the (c) FOREIGN COUNTRIES.—The Secretary development of a government-wide plan for (10) A review of all activities of United and Director shall jointly specify the foreign the development, acquisition, and deploy- States departments and agencies relating to countries to be covered by the program or ment of technology for combating prolifera- preventing nuclear proliferation. programs of education under this section. (11) A requirement that the Department of tion by coordinating technology require- (d) ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS.—The Sec- ments of individual agencies. Defense, the Department of State, the De- retary and Director may, in consultation partment of Justice, the Department of Com- ‘‘(d) STAFF SUPPORT.—The Council may with the institution of higher education con- employ and fix the compensation of staff merce, and the Department of Energy keep cerned, establish such additional require- personnel without regard to the provisions of the congressional committees having over- ments for the award of a degree for a pro- chapter 51 and subchapter III of chapter 53 of sight responsibilities for the respective de- gram of education under this section as the title 5, United States Code, relating to clas- partment fully and currently informed about Secretary and the Director jointly consider sification of positions and General Schedule the nuclear proliferation-related activities of appropriate. such department. pay rates, except that the rate of pay for f staff personnel may not exceed the rate pay- (12) A description of the efforts to support able for level V of the Executive Schedule international nonproliferation activities. EXPANSION OF LAW under section 5316 of such title. In addition, (13) An update on counterproliferation ac- ENFORCEMENT ACTIVITY tivities and programs. upon request, the National Security Council Mr. SPECTER. Mr. President, I will shall detail to the Council such staff per- (14) A description of the activities carried sonnel as the Council may require.’’. out in support of counterproliferation pro- further discuss briefly the terrorism grams. (b) CLERICAL AMENDMENT.—The table of legislation which we expect to come to contents for the National Security Act of (c) REPEALS.—The following provisions of the floor later today. I have a reserva- 1947 is amended by inserting after the item law are hereby repealed: tion of some 30 minutes on the unani- relating to section 101 the following new (1) Section 620F(c) of the Foreign Assist- mous consent agreement which will be items: ance Act of 1961. propounded later by the majority lead- ‘‘Sec. 101A. National Director for Combating (2) Section 51(c) of the Arms Control and er, but I think a few comments are in Proliferation. Disarmament Act. order at this time. ‘‘Sec. 101B. Council on Combating Prolifera- (3) Section 735 of the International Secu- I have no doubt that there is a need tion.’’. rity and Development Cooperation Act of 1981 (Public Law 97–113). for expanded law enforcement author- SEC. 202. ANNUAL CONSOLIDATED REPORT ON ity. That has been demonstrated by the COUNTER-PROLIFERATION ACTIVI- (4) Section 308(a) of the Chemical and Bio- TIES OF THE UNITED STATES GOV- logical Weapons Control and Warfare Elimi- fact that offenses of terrorism do not ERNMENT. nation Act of 1991 (Public Law 102–182). have the availability of electronics sur- (a) ANNUAL REPORT.—Beginning not later (5) Section 1097(a) of the National Defense veillance which other offenses can em- than 180 days after the date of the enactment Authorization Act for Fiscal Years 1992 and ploy. This is demonstrated by the fact of this Act, and annually thereafter, the 1993 (Public Law 102–190). that there have been significant fail- President shall submit to Congress a consoli- (6) Section 1321(c) of the National Defense ures under the Foreign Intelligence dated report updating (since submission of Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1993 (Pub- the last report under this section or, in the lic Law 102–484). Surveillance Act and that the Attorney case of the initial report, since the last rel- (7) Section 721(a) of the Combatting Pro- General has represented a need to have evant report to Congress) the nature of the liferation of Weapons of Mass Destruction additional detention for aliens who are threat of the proliferation of weapons of Act of 1996 (Public Law 104–293). subject to deportation.

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Also, we could have marked up the diciary Committee his has been one of General’s needs for law enforcement. bill, undergoing the usual deliberative the most consistent and most clear Attorney General Ashcroft commented process—the Senate Judiciary Com- voices on these issues. In fact, one of that what the Department of Justice mittee works on bills of much lesser the things that disappointed me when had in mind was the detention of aliens importance—and then have had it re- we brought up the terrorism bill is the who were subject to deportation. It ported to the floor. Instead, the bill lay Attorney General was able to stay may well be that there is existing au- unproduced and held at the desk for ac- there only for part of the hearing. I thority for the Attorney General to ac- tion under Rule 14 without that cus- was glad he was able to stay long complish that, but if additional author- tomary committee hearing process, enough for what was intended to be the ity is necessary, then I think the Con- committee deliberation, and com- first round of questioning, questioning gress is prepared to give that addi- mittee markup in executive session. from the senior Senator from Pennsyl- tional authority. However, the bill as I thought, in the absence of any other vania. He has a way of getting to the drafted, did not so delineate the deten- Senator in the Chamber, that it would crux of the matter. I would have liked tion to those subject to deportation. be appropriate to make a few com- to have gone further on that. Attorney General Ashcroft further ments in that regard at this time. These are serious matters. I get con- made representations about the need to But there is no doubt that there is a cerned when we have to rush things change the Foreign Intelligence Sur- very heavy overhang on Washington, through without the kind of delibera- veillance Act. He said before looking to DC, at the present time as a result of tion and scrutiny they deserve. The use content there would be a statement the September 11 terrorist attacks. Senator from Pennsylvania has raised of probable cause. Again, in reviewing That very heavy overhang really ex- the obvious fact of making, for con- the specific legislation, that was not ists, as I see it, across the country. I stitutional purposes, a record dem- present in the bill, so there had to be a felt this when Senator SANTORUM and I onstrating legislative intent. Among revision of the text of the bill. went to Somerset County, Pennsyl- all the suggestions he made, this is one The Senate Judiciary Committee had vania on September 14, 3 days after the to which we should pay the most atten- only an hour and 20 minutes of hear- September 11 attack. Although there tion. Sometimes as we rush—I say that ings, two weeks ago yesterday. The had been no casualties on the ground, as one who wants to get a terrorism Constitutional Law Subcommittee had 40 Americans had lost their lives in bill up here and voted on, and hoping hearings last Thursday morning. I have that ill-fated plane, and there was a the House can do the same and we can grave concerns that there has not been great urgency in hearing from Wash- get on to conference. But, frankly, we sufficient deliberation that would es- ington, D.C. alongside a great sense of can spend a lot of time on this floor tablish a record and withstand a con- concern. sometimes debating matters that are stitutional challenge in the Supreme Earlier today I went to Pennsylvania of minuscule moment and we would be Court of the United States. I will ex- to meet with the Pennsylvania Busi- better off if we did the kind of long- pand upon this point during the course ness Roundtable. Again, there is a range thinking that he and others have of the consideration of the bill later sense in the air of a heavy cloud over discussed. today or tomorrow morning and will America, which we have to work I think in the report, our former col- cite the Supreme Court decisions which through. I am confident that we will. I leagues, Senator Rudman of New have struck down acts of Congress believe the Bush administration has Hampshire and Senator Hart of Colo- where a sufficient showing of the delib- done an excellent job in organizing an rado, after September 11, after the fact, erative process has been lacking. international coalition and not acting made everybody come and dust them In my judgment, that has been an precipitously, but rather, acting very off and say a lot of what happened was overextension, a usurpation, by the Su- carefully. I believe Osama bin Laden predicted here, and how we respond to preme Court of the United States of will be brought to justice. it. the separation of the powers. For the In the interim, as we look through I worry sometimes also we think by Supreme Court of the United States, in the kinds of problems which law en- passing a new law we will protect our- effect, to tell Congress that Congress forcement faces, I think it is important selves. We will go back, the Senate will has not ‘‘thought through’’ legislation for Congress to have acted with dis- go back—and I am sure the House will, that is part of the congressional func- patch—really even earlier than that. too—and review the files of the Depart- tion, that legislation violates a specific However, that could be done only with ment of Justice, the FBI, and others term or provision of the Constitution, appropriate regard for constitutional for information that was there and per- that it is vague and ambiguous in vio- rights. We can have deliberation, with haps not looked at nor acted upon prior lation of the due process clause of the hearings and analysis, get the job done to September 11. That is not to find 14th Amendment, or that Congress has for law enforcement, and protect con- scapegoats but to say: Was this a mis- run afoul of some other constitutional stitutional rights at the same time. As take? Had it been done differently provision, then so be it. However, it we work through the very important would we have stopped this terrorist seems to me an extraordinary stretch issue of homeland security and the attack? of judicial authority for the Supreme issue of reorganization of the intel- Sometimes we close the barn door Court to say that the Congress has not ligence community, I welcome com- after the horse has been stolen. We been sufficiently deliberative, and that ments from my colleagues on the draft spend billions of dollars around this only the Supreme Court of the United legislation which I am submitting into country so you cannot drive a car States can gauge what is sufficiency on the RECORD. It is going to require col- bomb into the lobby of buildings. In the deliberative process. That is the laboration from many Members. this case, the bomb came through the case law. As I have said, Congressman THORN- 80th floor of the building. In the absence of hearings and in the BERRY has already introduced legisla- We should look at this matter very absence of a record, there is a concern tion in the House; Senator LIEBERMAN carefully, find out where mistakes were on my part that the legislation will and Senator ROBERT GRAHAM of Florida made prior to the 11th—and there withstand constitutional muster. are working on it, as am I. I think from were—find out what is needed, and I There is no doubt there is a need to act this we can structure some legislative suspect it will not be just new laws but with dispatch. changes which can better protect new ways of doing things to take care In my judgment, and I have commu- America. of it. nicated this to the Chairman and I yield the floor. On the question of better use of com- Ranking Member of the Senate Judici- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- puters, certainly the better use of ary Committee, we could have held a ator from Vermont. translators, if you have after the fact

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The Sen- up, and I can vote the right way. the question: Why weren’t you doing ate is considering under cloture the But I do remember what Senator that before? motion to proceed on S. 1447. Mansfield said: Keep your word. You There are so many things we have to Mr. LEAHY. Mr. President, I ask always keep your word. do. But I hope people listen to the Sen- unanimous consent to be able to pro- We had some real giants serving in ator from Pennsylvania. I intend to. I ceed for 5 minutes as if in morning the Senate at that time. I remember yield the floor. business but with the time applying Senator Mansfield, when things would Mr. President, I suggest the absence against the clock on cloture. get bogged down in this Chamber, of a quorum. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without would come through and sort of tap a The PRESIDING OFFICER. The objection, it is so ordered. few people on the shoulder and suggest clerk will call the roll. f they come in the back room; and then The bill clerk proceeded to call the SENATOR MIKE MANSFIELD we would pass a great deal of legisla- roll. tion in that back room, as Senator Mr. MCCAIN. Mr. President, I ask Mr. LEAHY. Mr. President, today is one of the days I have had kind of a Mansfield would puff on his pipe, and unanimous consent the order for the with very few words he would get war- quorum call be dispensed with. bittersweet experience. For me, the bittersweet experience was going to the ring parties to seek peace and move on The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without with the Nation’s business. objection, it is so ordered. funeral of the former distinguished ma- jority leader of the Senate for 16 years, He was very nice to my family. He f Mike Mansfield; bitter because you used to give a speech every year to the AVIATION SECURITY ACT never want to see such a person and caucus, saying: There is no seniority. There is no juniority. We are all equal. Mr. MCCAIN. Mr. President, I hope such a giant’s life come to an end; He gave that speech one day, and Sen- that in about an hour we will be mov- sweet though because he had 98 very ator Abourezk of South Dakota, who, ing to the Airport Security Act since fulfilling years. like me, was one of the most junior those 30 hours will then be close to ex- At the end of those 98 years, we lis- Members here, stood up and said: Mr. piration. tened to the tales from his family, as- I want to clarify a statement that I sociates, and others who reminded all Leader, I was so impressed with that made on the floor earlier. I do oppose of us what a great man he was. The speech, especially as one of the most nongermane, nonrelevant amendments. irony is that Senator Mansfield would junior Members, that there is no se- I announced that when this bill was not have let any one of us talk on at niority, no juniority. Senator Mans- first—we thought it was going to be such length and be so praiseworthy field thanked him for his statement, considered. But I want to point out about him here on the floor. He was and Senator Abourezk said: Because of that I have been in negotiations and very modest. But I thought of the won- that, could I borrow your limousine discussions with various Members who derful moments that could remind each and driver tonight? Senator Mansfield are concerned about those individuals other—those of us who had the privi- took the pipe out of his mouth and, who have been directly impacted by lege of serving with Senator Mansfield with a quiet smile, said: No. There were certain limits, but then, Federal action, closing down the air- and those of us who came later—of when I was a young Senator, he loaned ways and the airports, including what a great man he was. that limousine to my wife Marcelle and Reagan National Airport which just re- I first met Mike Mansfield when I me and our three children to go to a cently reopened. was Senator-elect. I came in here as a I think if we can reach an agreement, 34-year-old prosecutor. The terms actu- movie premier and then to drive else- scale back dramatically the original ally overlapped. I came into this build- where to meet the cast afterward. proposals, that we could come to some ing I used to visit as a law student. But I recall so many times, when I was agreement and attach that to this bill. now I carried this mantle of U.S. Sen- stuck here late in this Chamber and I But it would have to be acceptable to a ator, and I was probably far more nerv- could not get home to my family, that large majority of the Members of the ous than I once was as a law student. my children would remind me, when I Senate. Senator Mansfield was one of the came home and apologized: Remember Although I oppose nongermane first people I got to see. I remember that wonderful evening Senator Mans- amendments, I also think we need to him inviting me into his office. He field let us take his car and even use act on the issue of those who are di- asked if I wanted some coffee. My the telephone in it. rectly affected by Federal action as a nerves were shaky enough at that He would do things like that. He result of the shutdown of the airlines point, I didn’t need it, but I said: Of cared very much about those of us who across this country. course. He poured it out and handed it had young children. One, he remem- I wanted to make that clear. to me. He asked me about my life, and bered the names of the children who I continue to hold discussions on all that. I was trying to ask questions. would come in here with us. Even a few both sides of the aisle to see if there is I always called him Mr. Leader. But months ago, when I ran into him at an a way we can come to agreement and I remember one thing he said was: You event, we started talking, and he im- thereby have it as a part of this legisla- are going to be here at least 6 years. mediately asked: How is Marcelle? He tion, particularly since the administra- You may be here a lot longer. But re- started naming the children. What a tion has not made a commitment at member, in the Senate we keep our remarkable person. this time to have it on any pending ve- word. And if you commit to something, He taught Senators that you have hicle. if you tell another Senator you are certain responsibilities. There are only I wanted to clarify my position on going to do something, then always 100 of us at any given time to represent the issue. keep your word, even if it turns out the country, but within responsibilities I yield the floor. that politically it is not going to be you can have personal relationships Mr. LEAHY. Mr. President, I suggest helpful for you because it is the only across the aisle. the absence of a quorum. way we can operate in this body. We do I remember Hugh Scott, traveling The PRESIDING OFFICER. The it on trust. with both of them on the plane and clerk will call the roll. He also said: The other thing is, if them puffing on their pipes. But those The bill clerk proceeded to call the you vote on something, and afterward personal relationships made the Senate roll. you think you cast the wrong vote, work so well. Mr. LEAHY. Mr. President, I ask don’t worry about it. I guarantee you, I remember the great speech he gave unanimous consent that the order for the issue will come up again, and you in the Leader’s Lecture Series in the the quorum call be rescinded. will get to vote the right way. Old Senate Chamber. It was the speech

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In 1930, he left the copper gated responsibility to others, making as it would have been then, just as re- mines and enrolled in the University of the Senate a more democratic place, sponsive. Montana where he later became a pro- instead of a body dominated by the He said: We have to lower the level of fessor of Far Eastern and Latin Amer- ‘‘old guard.’’ And when the Senate partisanship. We have to work to- ican history and political science after failed to live up to the high ideals em- gether—of course, not give up our prin- completing graduate work at the Uni- bodied in the Constitution, Senator ciples—this is not a unibody of opin- versity of California at Berkeley. Mansfield would say so. It has been re- ion—and have the personal relation- Although he did not follow a tradi- ported many times in the past few days ships that make it work. tional path, Senator Mansfield’s edu- that Senator Mansfield nearly resigned He spoke in many ways. He was from cation provided him with the back- his position as Majority Leader in 1963. a different era of the Senate, but in ground that would allow him to be- Following President Kennedy’s assas- many ways a better era, where indi- come one of Congress’ foremost experts sination, Senator Mansfield put that vidual Senators, person to person, on foreign affairs. After losing his first speech aside, but delivered the remarks would work out problems. I think bid for elected office, Senator Mans- in 1998 as part of a lecture series in the today, as I have seen so many Senators field was elected to the House of Rep- Old Senate Chamber. We would be wise come together on some of these prob- resentatives in 1942 and was imme- to remember those words now, and to lems since the terrible events of Sep- diately assigned to the Foreign Affairs follow Senator Mansfield’s example of tember 11, Senator Mansfield would be Committee. Just two years later, then- thoughtful consideration and respect proud of us for doing that. Representative Mansfield was sent on a for others in the difficult times we face People sometimes ask me what I con- confidential fact-finding mission to today. sider the greatest thing about being a China by President Franklin Roo- Senator Mansfield’s service to our U.S. Senator. I always say one of the sevelt, returning in 1945 to report on Nation did not end with the 16 years he greatest was having Senator Mansfield the state of that nation. In 1952, he nar- spent as Majority Leader. His expertise here as leader when I came to the Sen- rowly defeated an incumbent to win a on Far East matters led very different ate. I have served wonderful leaders in seat in the Senate where he was again Presidents, Jimmy Carter and Ronald both parties, but what he did to help called upon to use his expertise on the Reagan, to choose him as their ambas- all of us, as new Senators—to talk with Senate Foreign Relations Committee, sador to Japan. Ambassador Mansfield us, to advise us, to work with us, to completing another fact-finding trip, spent 11 years in this difficult diplo- make us feel we belonged; and then to this time to Indochina, and serving as matic post. After leaving Tokyo in ask us to make sure others felt they a representative to the Manila Con- 1987, the Japanese ambassador to this belonged—was unique. The country was ference. country predicted the Ambassador better for his service in the Senate. Outside the realm of foreign affairs, ‘‘could have run for prime minister and I think life has shown that each one Senator Mansfield quickly rose won.’’ Leaving public service, Senator of us, whether we are leader or not, has through the ranks of Senate leader- Mansfield would still not retire and the privilege of being 1 of the 100 people ship, first as party whip in 1957 and be- served as a senior advisor on East in this Chamber who serve our Nation coming the Democratic Majority Lead- Asian affairs to Goldman, Sachs until of a quarter of a billion people. And we er just four years later in 1961. In his 16 his recent death. He remained active in owe great responsibilities to each other years as Majority Leader, Senator policy matters and the Senate re- and to the country. That is a great leg- Mansfield helped steer the Nation mained close to his heart as he at- acy. through some of our most difficult tended the Senate’s weekly prayer So I say it was bittersweet to be times. After President Kennedy’s as- breakfasts on a regular basis. there. But it was wonderful to cele- sassination in 1963, Senator Mansfield Mike Mansfield brought to the brate such a full, full life, a life that so United States Senate some of the best few people ever equal. So I bid adieu to delivered a eulogy at a Capitol Ro- tunda memorial service that was characteristics of Montanans, he ad- a dear friend. dressed issues in a straight-forward, broadcast across the country and I yield the floor. honest way, never forgot the people helped all Americans mourn the loss of Mr. SARBANES. Mr. President, I rise that put him in office, provided a our great President. Senator Mansfield today to pay tribute to the life of a calming influence in good times and was a vocal critic of our Nation’s in- great American, former Senate Major- bad. In a turbulent and uncertain time, volvement in the Vietnam War, and ity Leader Mike Mansfield, who passed Senator Mansfield was a beacon of dig- warned three administrations, from Ei- away on October 5 at the age of 98. nity, common sense, intelligence, and senhower to Johnson, about the extent Senator Mansfield’s legacy as a Mem- above all, wisdom. I would like to offer of U.S. military actions there. Al- ber of Congress will leave a shadow as my condolences to his daughter, Anne, though his position on the Vietnam long as his very life. Born in New York, his granddaughter, and his many the son of Irish immigrants, in 1903, War strained his relations with the friends and admirers here in Wash- Michael Joseph Mansfield experienced Johnson administration, he was able to ington and in his beloved home State tragedy at an early age when his moth- work with the President on passage of of Montana. er died when he was only 3. Sent to live landmark civil rights legislation. The Mr. BINGAMAN. Madam President, I with relatives in Great Falls, MT, Sen- turmoil of that era was immediately ask unanimous consent that I be al- ator Mansfield soon began a lifetime of followed by the Watergate scandal that lowed to proceed for 5 minutes as in hard work, first in the family grocery resulted in the resignation of President morning business. store, then enlisting in the Navy before Nixon and shook the faith of some The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mrs. his 15th birthday, and later, when the Americans in our government. But MURRAY). Without objection, it is so Navy discharged the young Senator throughout all of these trying times, ordered. Mansfield after discovering he was un- Senator Mansfield led the Senate with f derage, serving in the United States quiet determination that exemplified Army and Marine Corps, all before the his service in Congress. CONSIDERATION OF AN ENERGY age of 20. In 1922, Senator Mansfield re- And that truly is how we will remem- BILL turned to Montana and began working ber Senator Mansfield. Through the Mr. BINGAMAN. Madam President, I as a ‘‘mucker’’ in the copper mines most difficult of times, Senator Mans- want to just make a few brief points re- near Butte, MT. Five years later, he field led this great body with a sense of garding an announcement I made last met Maureen Hayes, to whom he would purpose and integrity. He put his trust evening about how we would try to pro- be married from 1932 until her death in the rules and procedures of the Sen- ceed through the remainder of the ses- just last year. ate to reach a result that was right for sion to get consideration of an energy

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That purported ac- I will use for illustration simply ation, and that in light of that, we count was not accurate in any respect, those that are utilized by my own would not proceed to try to mark up a as far as I know. The decision was sim- State of New Jersey because I know bill in the Energy Committee, as I ex- ply made by the majority leader that if them so well. I suspect the arguments pect probably there will not be mark- we proceeded in this way, in his view, I will share with the Senate could be ups of other portions of a proposed en- this process would hold out the best made by the Senators from California ergy bill in some of other committees chance for us to get an energy bill con- or Massachusetts or Illinois or Florida, that would have jurisdiction. sidered by the Senate and passed in a Missouri, or a host of other States that First, as I understand it, the major- timely fashion. On that basis, it is ad- have large metropolitan areas. ity leader’s assignment was clear. He visable for all Senators to support the In Penn Station in New York, wants the Senate to be in a position to decision of the majority leader to try through which hundreds, thousands of move to consideration of an energy bill to move ahead on a bipartisan basis. New Jersey residents travel every in a timely fashion. And it was his view That will certainly be my best effort in week, there are six tunnels that began that this process of putting a bill to- the committee. construction in 1911. The four tunnels gether, and hopefully on a consensus I look forward to working with all under the East River and those under 1 basis, involving input from all Sen- colleagues, both on the Energy Com- the Hudson are 2 ⁄2 miles long. As I sug- ators—Democrats and Republicans— mittee and with other committees that gested, they accommodate 300,000 peo- was the best way to do that. claim jurisdiction and have jurisdic- ple. We will now have an opportunity to In August the State of New York, by tion on different aspects of a com- deal with some of the energy issues a strange coincidence, issued a public prehensive energy bill. that cross committee jurisdictional report which concluded the tunnels are Madam President, I yield the floor. lines; and there are many of those. I The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- ‘‘woefully inadequate to deal with a think it is clear to people that many of ator from New Jersey. major fire, accident, terrorist attack or the energy issues also involved the En- Mr. TORRICELLI. Madam President, other emergency situation.’’ vironment and Public Works Com- The report went on to explain that I ask unanimous consent to address the mittee. There are clearly issues involv- the tunnels lack escape routes for the Senate for 10 minutes. ing the Finance Committee regarding up to 2,000 people who can ride on a sin- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without energy-related tax incentives or incen- gle commuter or Amtrak train. They objection, it is so ordered. tives for use of particular types of en- are without anything but the most ergy. All of that, of course, would be f basic of ventilation and do not even expected to be part of a larger piece of TRANSPORTATION SAFETY have standing water pipes which today legislation with which the Senate Mr. TORRICELLI. Madam President, would be required in even the most would deal. I am sensitive to the desire of Members modest of such facilities under current Second, I want to respond to a couple of the Senate to avoid extraneous construction rules. of the comments that were made ear- The chart on my left illustrates for a issues in this debate. The need for air- lier in this Chamber by some of my col- major tunnel that can accommodate up line security is self-evident. The failure leagues, particularly on the Republican to 2 trains and can have 2,000 people on of confidence in our Nation’s airlines is side of the aisle, indicating that they every train, the kind of ventilation having a devastating economic impact believed this was partisan and this that is used is small, singular fans. If on the country and its economy. would make the consideration of en- there were for some reason a fire on I am certain Members of the Senate ergy in the Senate a partisan issue. this train because of a terrorist act, it will understand that to those I rep- I see it as just the opposite. I am in- would not begin to be adequate to help resent, indeed to millions of other terested in the input from all Senators. the escaping passengers. I think those on the committee know I Americans around the country, rail- The second chart illustrates some- have invested a substantial amount of road or bus or other modes of transpor- thing even more troublesome: For the tation safety are not only not extra- time, in the past several months, seek- 21⁄2-mile tunnel under the Hudson ing and having individual meetings neous, they are central. Three hundred River, accommodating tens of thou- with Senators on both sides of the aisle thousand residents of New York and sands of commuters every day, a single to discuss some of these difficult New Jersey cross the Hudson and East spiral staircase through which 2,000 issues. Rivers every day to their homes and people would have to climb 90 feet My hope is that we can put together places of business. Indeed, a significant while firefighters were using it as the a piece of legislation that will reflect multiple of the number of people who only entrance to get to a burning train. the provisions around which we can fly on airplanes every day is on these It would not happen. Indeed, they form a consensus; and some of those commuter trains. I cannot suggest to would be lost. will come from the Republican side of them that somehow their lives or their The greatest illustration of this is the aisle and, certainly, some will fortunes are less important than those that the published plans of the fire de- come from the Democratic side of the who are on airplanes. partment call for using a locomotive to aisle. It appears to me the debate in the tow the burning train out of the tun- My colleagues on the committee are Senate to concentrate exclusively on nels with passengers on board. It is as- aware we have made that effort to airplane safety is based on the assump- sumed they could not exit. work in a bipartisan way. I see no dis- tion that terrorists will accommodate I use New York and New Jersey as advantage to any member of the com- us by choosing the same means, em- the illustration. Were I to speak about mittee from the procedure the major- ploying the same strategy to strike our train access from southern New Jersey ity leader has proposed. If there are country that they used previously. to Philadelphia, I could make the same good ideas related to energy policy, of Why is it that I doubt they will be so arguments. There would be the same course, the first choice would be to try accommodating? vulnerability; only the numbers would to have them included in the bill the There is nothing about an airplane be lower. Indeed, I could also make the majority leader brings up for consider- that somehow makes it more vulner- same arguments about the Baltimore ation. If those ideas are not included in able than a bus or a train or, for that tunnels, built in 1877, tunnels for which that package, for whatever reason, any matter, a powerplant or a reservoir. 150-mile-per-hour trains must now slow Senator, whether Democrat or Repub- But as this legislation is focused on to 30 miles per hour to traverse. lican, would be in a position to offer transportation and the assurance of I could be talking about Washington, those as an amendment. safety and security, it must, therefore, DC, itself, where the tunnels along

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Madam President, I tively use that time, given the time those of Chicago and San Francisco ask unanimous consent that the order constraints under which we now have and St. Louis and a host of other cities, for the quorum call be rescinded. agreed to take up the counterterrorism Amtrak has proposed a multibillion- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without bill, to use that time more produc- dollar security and safety plan. objection, it is so ordered. tively. First, $471 million for additional po- f Mr. MCCAIN. May I continue to ask lice, bomb-sniffing canine units, and UNANIMOUS CONSENT the majority leader, suppose we just bomb detection systems for luggage. It AGREEMENT—S. 1447 AND S. 1510 had a scenario, for example, out of my is essential to get to even the min- imagination, that immediately a so- Mr. DASCHLE. I ask unanimous con- imum standards we are now using for called Carnahan amendment is pro- sent that the Senate now proceed to S. the airlines. posed which would then occasion a fili- 1447 and that the majority leader, after Second, $1 billion for the structural buster or a cloture motion. Then we consultation with the Republican lead- and safety improvements that I just might be in that scenario almost im- er and the chairman and ranking mem- outlined in tunnels across the Nation. mediately. Is that possible, I ask the Third, $1 billion in capacity enhance- ber of the Commerce Committee, may turn to the consideration of S. 1510, and majority leader? ments to rail, bridges, and switching Mr. DASCHLE. It is possible, cer- stations, which are necessary to sup- the bill be considered under the fol- tainly, I agree with the Senator. port the massive increase in ridership lowing time limitation: That there be 4 Mr. MCCAIN. In fact, it may be even hours equally divided for debate on the that rails are now receiving across the likely. I am very concerned about this bill to be equally divided between Sen- country. unanimous consent agreement. Be- The daily Acela Express in the ators LEAHY and HATCH or their des- cause I think what we will do is have Northeast alone has had an increase in ignees; that 30 minutes of the Repub- an immediate presentation of the ridership of 40 percent to 50 percent per lican time be allocated to Senator Carnahan amendment which will tie up day. It cannot be accommodated as SPECTER; that there be a managers’ people move from airlines that are not amendment in order to be cleared by the Senate to prevent us from further operating at full capacity, to trains both managers; that the only other consideration of amendments and final that are now operating beyond capac- amendments in order be four relevant consideration of the aviation security ity. amendments to be offered by Senator bill, I object. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The ob- For example, Amtrak has had to add FEINGOLD or his designee on which 608 seats on 18 Metroliners and Acela there shall be 40 minutes for debate on jection is heard. trains just to accommodate this de- each, with 25 minutes under the con- Mr. REID. I suggest the absence of a quorum. mand between Boston, New York, trol of Senator FEINGOLD and 15 min- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Philadelphia, Baltimore, and Wash- utes under Senator LEAHY’s control, on clerk will call the roll. ington alone. which there shall be votes on or in re- The assistant legislative clerk pro- Madam President, like my col- lation thereto; that if at the conclusion ceeded to call the roll. leagues, I understand our obligation to of the time for debate on this bill the Mr. DASCHLE. Mr. President, I ask the Nation’s airlines. They are the managers’ amendment has not yet been unanimous consent the order for the backbone of our economy. We owe it to adopted, it be agreed to; that the bill quorum call be dispensed with. the American people to put an armed be read the third time, and the Senate The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. NEL- Federal marshal on every airplane that vote on final passage of S. 1510. SON of Florida). Without objection, it is flies in this country. We dare do no Mr. MCCAIN. Reserving the right to less. I believe the necessity of federal- object. so ordered. izing the check-in and inspection sys- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- Mr. DASCHLE. I again propose the tem is now manifest. It is also clear to ator from Wisconsin. unanimous consent. me that in every aspect of air transpor- Mr. FEINGOLD. Madam President, The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there tation, the need for security needs to reserving the right to object—I do not objection? be enormously enhanced. But it would intend to object—I thank the leader Without objection, it is so ordered. not be responsible—indeed, I could not and the leadership for working with me Mr. DASCHLE. Mr. President, before in good faith represent my constitu- to make it possible to take up some the clerk reports, let me thank all of ents in New Jersey—to not simulta- amendments on the floor. These our colleagues. I know this has been a neously demand that all other modes of amendments directly address issues very difficult, extremely contentious transportation receive equal protec- that were brought up at the only hear- matter, and I appreciate very much the tion. To protect our aircraft and leave ing on this issue in the Senate Judici- support of all of our colleagues. While vulnerable targets on other major ary Committee, a hearing held in the he dislikes it when I do it, I especially transportation that carry not as many Constitution Subcommittee which I again thank my colleague, Senator people but more people, not with the chair. I think it is good for the body, Reid, for all of his effort and work get- same degree of vulnerability but poten- and the bill, that we consider the ting us to this point. I thank Senator tially greater vulnerability, would not issues that were raised in the hearing. LOTT for his corroborative effort. be right. It would not be defendable, We should have the debate, have the I appreciate, again, the work we have and I could not explain it to the people votes, and resolve these issues in pub- been able to do to get to this point. I of New Jersey, who have already lost lic. thank all Senators and yield the floor. 2,000 or 3,000 people from the terrorist I thank you. f attacks on the World Trade Center. We Mr. MCCAIN. Reserving the right to AVIATION SECURITY ACT refuse to lose yet another citizen, and object, I ask the majority leader, in The PRESIDING OFFICER. The I refuse to have another citizen of New light of the fact it is very unusual in a clerk will report the bill by title. Jersey live in vulnerability such as unanimous consent agreement to say The assistant legislative clerk read those who lost their lives on September after consultation between both lead- as follows: 11. ers and managers, then they move to I want my colleagues to know—and the antiterrorism bill, why not just A bill (S. 1447) to improve aviation security indeed I put them on notice—that we have a unanimous consent agreement and for other purposes. will insist that this Senate deal with to go to third reading and final passage The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- the broader issue of transportation se- of the bill, and then go to the ator from South Carolina. curity in this country. antiterrorism bill? AMENDMENT NO. 1854 I yield the floor and I suggest the ab- Mr. DASCHLE. If I could respond to Mr. HOLLINGS. Mr. President, on be- sence of a quorum. the distinguished Senator from Ari- half of the distinguished Senator from

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The My amendment is designed to provide The amendment includes an offset so clerk will report. assistance to those who were laid off as this package of benefits is entirely paid The assistant legislative clerk read a result of the September 11 attacks for. as follows: and the corresponding reductions in air Let me assure my colleagues that it The Senator from South Carolina [Mr. service. They include employees of the is not my intention to slow consider- HOLLINGS], for himself and Mr. MCCAIN, Mrs. airlines, airports, aircraft manufactur- ation of the important airline security HUTCHINSON, Mr. ROCKEFELLER, and Mr. ers, and suppliers to the airlines. legislation. I am a co-sponsor of the KERRY, proposes an amendment numbered Using the framework of the Trade airline security bill and am eager to 1854. Adjustment Assistance Act, this legis- see it pass the Senate. We need to in- Mr. HOLLINGS. I ask unanimous lation provides income support, job stitute permanent security measures consent the reading of the amendment training, and health care benefits for and restore Americans’ confidence in be dispensed with. these laid off workers. the safety of air travel. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without This amendment extends unemploy- I have been ready, and eagerly await- objection, it is so ordered. ment compensation for 20 weeks, after ing the opportunity, to debate this The text of the amendment is printed eligible employees have exhausted amendment for the past week. And I in today’s RECORD under ‘‘Amendments their State’s unemployment benefits. am ready to go to a vote right now. Submitted.’’ It also provides for job training, so So for those concerned about delay of AMENDMENT NO. 1855 that those unable to return to the air- the airline security bill I hope that you The PRESIDING OFFICER. The ma- line industry can acquire new skills. agree we should vote on this proposal jority leader. Many laid-off workers and their fami- tonight. I am not interested in delay. I Mr. DASCHLE. Mr. President, I send lies will face the frightening prospect am interested in helping workers. I an amendment to the desk. of losing their health insurance. The would have liked both the airline safe- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The legislation that I am proposing would ty bill and the worker relief packaged clerk will report the amendment. The legislative clerk read as follows: enable families to continue their completed last week instead of being health insurance by reimbursing subjected to a filibuster. The Senator from South Dakota [Mr. I am aware of comments that some DASCHLE], for Mrs. CARNAHAN, for herself, COBRA premiums for 12 months. Mr. DASCHLE, Mr. KENNEDY, Mrs. MURRAY, We know that some workers may not believe that this amendment should Ms. CANTWELL, Mr. FITZGERALD, Mr. BROWN- be eligible for extended health cov- not be considered as part of the airline BACK, Mr. SMITH of Oregon, Mr. DORGAN, Mr. erage through COBRA. Therefore, my safety bill, but rather should be consid- DAYTON, and Mr. WYDEN, proposes an amend- proposal also enables States to provide ered later, as part of other legislation. ment numbered 1855. Medicaid coverage for those workers But that is precisely what I was told Mr. DASCHLE. I ask unanimous con- and their families. over two weeks ago. I originally pro- sent the reading of the amendment be Lastly, my amendment acknowledges posed to provide relief to laid off air- dispensed with. that the unemployment compensation line workers at the same time as we The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without program is imperfect. Many workers provided relief to the airlines. objection, it is so ordered. who lose their jobs are not eligible for I did not offer my amendment then The text of the amendment is printed any assistance under current law. because the leadership of both houses in today’s RECORD under ‘‘Amendments Under my proposal, those who are in- of Congress had reached agreement on Submitted.’’ eligible for their State’s unemploy- the airline package and we had to pass CLOTURE MOTION ment insurance programs would re- the bill immediately. Mr. DASCHLE. Mr. President, I send ceive 26 weeks of income support. We all agree that airline security leg- a cloture motion on the amendment to These payments are designed to mirror islation is extremely urgent. So is re- the desk. unemployment compensation. lief to airline workers. It is time to The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clo- This legislation is not a panacea. It show some urgency on behalf of the ture motion having been presented is a first step. We acted quickly to men and women in the airline industry. under rule XXII, the Chair directs the shore up the airline industry. That was I yield the floor. clerk to read the motion. appropriate. But that legislation did The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- The legislative clerk read as follows: nothing for the 140,000 who are being ator from Arizona. CLOTURE MOTION laid-off despite the assistance provided Mr. MCCAIN. Mr. President, I thank We, the undersigned Senators, in ac- in the stabilization package. the distinguished chairman of the com- cordance with the provisions of rule There are other Americans who have mittee for the usual cooperation and XXII of the Standing Rules of the Sen- also lost their jobs due to the slowing bipartisanship which he has displayed ate, hereby move to bring to a close economy. Their needs should be ad- on many occasions in the past in his the debate on the Daschle amendment dressed as part of the economic stim- duties as chairman of the Commerce No. 1855 to S. 1447, the Aviation Secu- ulus package. But, we must act now to Committee. It has also been my pleas- rity bill. assist employees of the airline industry ure to have had the opportunity to Harry Reid, Bob Graham, Bob Torricelli, who have suffered immediate, abrupt work with him, including on this very Jean Carnahan, Jeff Bingaman, Maria layoffs of enormous proportions. important piece of legislation. Perhaps Cantwell, Richard J. Durbin, John The amendment I have proposed has the distinguished chairman and I have Kerry, Jay Rockefeller, Mark Dayton, not worked on a bill that is more im- Ben Nelson of Nebraska, Evan Bayh, broad support. The nation’s Governors Tim Johnson, Russell Feingold, Kent have asked Congress to pass it. portant and significant as this one. Conrad, Tom Daschle, Bill Nelson of The major airlines support this as- This bill would significantly enhance Florida, Edward M. Kennedy, Barbara sistance for their former employees. aviation security by making the Fed- A. Mikulski, and PAUL WELLSTONE. Republican and Democratic Senators eral Government directly responsible Mr. DASCHLE. Mr. President, I an- support it. and accountable for the screening of nounce to all our colleagues there will Now is the time to act. The Senate airline passengers and their baggage. be no more rollcall votes today. Details ought to pass this measure now and Although there are many other parts of about tomorrow’s schedule will be move on to our other pressing business. this bill that are intended to improve made available a little later in the day. I have reached across the aisle in security, the shift in responsibility for The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- crafting this proposal. The amendment passenger screening is the most pro- ator from Missouri is recognized. has three Republican co-sponsors: Sen- found. But nothing less is required Mrs. CARNAHAN. Mr. President, I ators BROWNBACK, FITZGERALD, and given that the events of September 11 spoke yesterday about the need for the GORDON SMITH. have forever changed how we view air

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In all told by the DOT Inspector General, the change in our approach. Congress must candor, one of the reasons is because of General Accounting Office, and many act to ensure that safety and security the lack of success in the past of some others that there are flaws in our avia- remain our foremost concern. of the programs and implementation of tion security systems, especially in the To handle and coordinate all aviation some of the recommendations that area of passenger and baggage screen- security matters for the Federal Gov- were made by the Department of ing. Although we addressed some of ernment, including the new screening Transportation Inspector General, the these concerns in legislation enacted functions, the bill creates a new, high- GAO, and others. That will be a subject last year, we clearly must go much far- level position within the Department of debate as we consider this legisla- ther now. Anything approaching the of Transportation (DOT). Nevertheless, tion. status quo is no longer acceptable. It is there would be close coordination with The present legislation gives DOT vital that aviation security be provided other Federal agencies, particularly the authority to fire or suspend any by professional individuals who are those involved in law enforcement, in- screener and prohibit him or her from well paid, well trained, and well moti- telligence and national security. Co- returning to screening duties regard- vated. operation among Federal agencies will less of any civil service employment The events of the past few days un- be just as important to our effort to laws to the contrary. Furthermore, derscore the need for us take action safeguard aviation as it will be in our screeners would also be prohibited from immediately. Our military strike larger battle to root out and destroy striking. To offset some of the addi- against terrorist bases increases the terrorist networks. Accountability is tional costs to government, airlines risk of another terrorist attack on our also important, and when it comes to would be charged a security fee based own soil. While more than aviation is aviation security, there will not be one upon the number of passengers they threatened, we know all too well it is Federal official to serve as the focal carry. an area that terrorists have targeted point for all our efforts. Because there are many small air- before and something they have gone This bill includes numerous other ports across the country that may not to great lengths to learn about. provisions designed to improve avia- need a full complement of screeners Aviation is more important than ever tion security. For example, the Federal throughout the day, the Department of to our economic and social well-being. air marshal program is broadly ex- Transportation would have the option We cannot avoid the tough choices panded, and airports are required to of requiring smaller airports to con- when it comes to security. The trav- strengthen control over access points tract out the screening work to State eling public needs to have its con- to secure areas. In addition, cockpit or local law enforcement officials. This fidence restored in the safety of flying. doors must be strengthened and flight could only be done if the screening Federal control of the passenger crews would be given up-to-date train- services and training of local officers screening process and greater oversight ing on how to handle hijacking situa- are the same and the Federal Govern- of other aspects of aviation security tions. The bill would also take steps to ment reimburses the airport. There can get our aviation industries back on ensure that our Nation’s flight schools would also be some flexibility for DOT track. Anything less than a full Fed- are not being used by terrorists. For to adopt different security measures at eral effort would be an abrogation of the current fiscal year, airports would smaller airports depending upon air- our duties as lawmakers. be given the flexibility to use Federal port conditions and the level of airline There was a poll taken yesterday by airport grants to pay for increased activity. ABC which I would like to refer to, costs associated with new security I know that some people may be con- ABC News.com. The question was: Are mandates. cerned about the transition period if you worried traveling by airplane be- I know that some of my colleagues we do move to full Federal control over cause of risk of terrorism? Forty-two may have concerns about the Federal the screening process. Some believe percent of the American people today Government assuming the burden of that screening services may suffer if still are worried about traveling by air- screening hundreds of millions of air- current employees and companies plane because of risk of terrorism. line passengers each year. As a proud know that they will be phased out in There was a meeting in New York fiscal conservative, I do not advocate the coming months. The bill addresses City the day before yesterday. Accord- this move lightly. But the attack last this concern by giving DOT the flexi- ing to the Wall Street Journal: month was an act of war, and we must bility to make whatever arrangements Lawmakers are eager to resolve the dis- respond accordingly. As a matter of na- are necessary to ensure security in the pute partly because they are being told by tional security, passenger screening interim. For example, DOT could enter business leaders and even Federal Reserve can no longer be left to the private sec- into new, short-term contracts with Chairman Alan Greenspan that airline secu- tor. I am one of the most ardent pro- screening companies that provide for rity is central to restoring consumer con- ponents of free enterprise and the en- upgraded services while at the same fidence and getting the economy back on track. In a meeting at the New York Stock trepreneurial spirit of America. How- time compensating the companies, and Exchange yesterday, about 20 executives ever, this is not an area where deci- perhaps employees, for the temporary urged Mr. Hastert and House Minority Lead- sions should be driven by the bottom nature of the new arrangement. er Richard Gephardt of Missouri to take line. The Federal Government does not I would also point out that the aver- drastic action quickly. ‘‘The consensus was contract out the work of Customs age turnover, because of the low pay in that the whole system has to be federalized,’’ agents, the Border Patrol, the INS, and salary and benefits, at major airports one House aide said. many other agencies that perform is 125 percent per year. At one airport It is very clear that we need to act. I functions similar to the screening that it is as high as 400 percent per year, but am very disappointed it has taken us a we are dealing with here. We should that is because the people who now are couple weeks before we could get this not contract out the screening of air- employed as screeners can make more bill up on the floor of the Senate. line passengers. money by going down and working at a Senator HOLLINGS and I would be By the way, recently there was a concession at the same airport. more than happy to consider amend- CNN poll taken where people could in- So let’s have no doubt about the ments, in addition to the present ones. stantly respond as to whether screen- transience, the documented transience I want to point out that there would be ing employees should be done by Fed- of these people who work there, who some added expense associated with in- eral employees or contracted out. are good and decent, fine American creasing security, but I would also like Eighty-seven percent of the hundreds citizens, but they are low paid, and to point out that security has obvi- of thousands of people who responded they are ill-trained. That is not their ously become paramount.

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Mr. President, the member, Senator HUTCHISON of Texas, talking about its implementation 9 events of September 11 forever changed who is the ranking member on our months to a year—can you imagine how we feel about the security of our Aviation Subcommittee, and Senator that—literally. That is what has got- world, our Nation, and our families. We ROCKEFELLER. We have banded to- ten this Senator disturbed and exer- are wrestling with tough issues here: gether in sort of an emergency situa- cised, along with the Senator from Ari- Balancing safety and security—against tion. zona, about the urgency. We don’t want convenience and the tradition of our Right to the point, a lot of this could to have F–15’s and everybody in the free, open, and democratic society. be done, and should be done, and was to Guard and everybody in the Air Force But one thing is clear. We need to be done under present law. For exam- flying over all the domestic flights in make our skies safe. The American ple, you could get an order for securing America. people deserve it—and they demand it. the cockpit. I called the distinguished So you secure that cockpit and there Securing our skies is becoming a Secretary of Transportation 2 days is one thing they know: They are not Federal responsibility that needs the after the 11th—on that Thursday—and going to run it into a building. And if full resources of Federal law enforce- I said: I am going to have a hearing. it is a hijacking, that pilot doesn’t ment, immigration services, and intel- But do not wait for hearings. Let’s se- open the door but he calls wherever he ligence agencies. Making our skies safe cure that cockpit. You can order that is going to land immediately, and have is a complicated endeavor that we can- immediately. You can order marshals. law enforcement there. You wipe out not leave just to the airlines and the Now, what have we seen? Three the expense and the calling up of the private sector. weeks after 9–11 we find a plane being F–15 pilots and the expense of the F–15 We do not contract out our Nation’s apparently taken over on its way from planes. defense or law enforcement to private Los Angeles to Chicago. The fellow was These are the kinds of things that security guards. Likewise, we must not distraught and upset, mentally sick, ought to be done immediately, but contract out the security of our na- but he charged the cockpit. So the they are not being done. I am intro- tion’s skies or the vulnerable struc- cockpit was opened, and the pilot im- ducing and pressing for it on this bill. tures and people on the ground. mediately called about a hijacking, I don’t want to have to agree to any The American people are willing to and the passengers had to overpower set-aside for another bill. There is too contribute to the cost of making our him. much procedural intramurals going on. skies safe. A recent poll of 900 people First, why weren’t there marshals on We have been agreeable, agreeable, found that 68 percent of Americans are that plane? We have an authority right agreeable. willing to pay $25 per airline ticket to now for marshals. What I am trying to And in that context, I guess I have increase security. say is, somehow, somewhere this ad- to, with a smile, say I don’t mind being By those standards, airline pas- ministration has to work just as dili- a little disagreeable in order to get this sengers will find our plan to be quite a gently—and they are to be commended one done. bargain. on their diligence on correlating a coa- I emphasize again the intelligence. I have worked closely with Senators lition abroad—they have to correlate a Suppose you had someone and you were MCCAIN, ROCKEFELLER, HUTCHISON, and coalition here in the country; and we with the intelligence of one of these many others in a bipartisan effort to have not done that. Middle East countries, be they Muslim fix what has been a long-standing prob- This bill, in other words, is abso- or not, and you had information, you lem in aviation security. I believe the lutely urgent because they seemingly know it, whatever it is, but if you fin- legislation we developed will close our want to wait for this intramural to ger ‘‘X’’ on a watch list and know if it current vulnerabilities and create new work its way out with respect to the can get through now, that is the com- safeguards to stop those that would fixing of accountability and authority munications, it isn’t high tech—high harm our American way of life. here. And that is what we are all for, in tech, everybody wants to get bam, Our legislation will professionalize a bipartisan fashion agreed upon. We bam, bam and you have the computer, the more than 18,000 screeners in our do not want to just hire a bunch of peo- and it immediately goes in. No. You Nation’s airports who are now employ- ple. That isn’t the problem. The prob- have the Central Intelligence Agency ees of the airlines and private screen- lem is absolute security. not telling the FBI because they are ing companies. We will give the screen- This war is not a military war. And afraid of a leak, and it will reveal their ers better training and advanced secu- the headlines are misleading: so many source. rity equipment. aircraft carriers; so many B–2 bombers; I saw this 40 years ago when I served Our bill will increase the number of so many this; so many helicopters; so on the Hoover commission inves- Federal Air Marshals on both inter- many that. The truth is, if you are tigating the Central Intelligence Agen- national and domestic flights. It will going after terrorists who are spread cy. That is just inherent. What you enable the Transportation Department amongst 50 countries—and they are want to do is protect your sources. So to deploy Federal Air Marshals on zealots, they are fanatics—if you are do you give the information ahead and every flight. going after them, you have to go on give it to unreliable sources and every- Our legislation mandates cockpit sort of an individual way; and it is an thing? While the FBI is absolutely reli- doors and locks that cannot be opened intelligence war. able, certainly the screeners aren’t, the during flight by anyone other than the Now, No. 1, if we had secured that ones we have. Everybody will agree to pilots. The new cockpit doors will be cockpit, then you save the F–15 that that. So you have to have high-tech able to withstand forced entry. With was necessary. Are we going to have F– personal, professional. It has to be a our pilots safe, they can better keep 15s flying all over everyone’s domestic federalization where we can check our nation’s passengers safe. flight; have military flights on top, do- these people, recheck them, not have These measures also will help restore mestic flights on the bottom? Is that any labor difficulties. Americans’ confidence in the safety of America? Is that what we are going to I supported President Reagan on the our airlines. When passengers feel safe, have? Absolutely not. controllers. You can’t have them strik- they are more likely to fly, which will So how do you forestall that? Secure ing and negotiating and everything revitalize tourism in America—and the the cockpit. But they have not done it. else. This is a war of intelligence. The local economies that rely on it. Boeing said within 2 weeks they could people at the airports, if they are going The terrorist attacks last month retrofit all the doors in their airplanes, to stop would-be terrorists, have to be demonstrated that airline safety is an until you get a steel or a kevlar door positioned to receive that watch list

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Those are legitimate. Let’s no; we have to do the seaports, no; we We are 95 percent in agreement. argue it, debate it, vote and go on. have to do benefits, no; we have to do There are a few issues on which we dis- The bottom line is that we are 95 per- counterterrorism and get into all of agree. Most people know what these cent in agreement; it is time to have these procedural things. He has to tell are. But what we cannot afford in this aviation security for our country, for the country to bug off, relax. You are legislation is to put extraneous amend- our citizens, and for our economy. not going to get a heck of a lot of in- ments on it. This is not the kind of bill I thank the Senator from South formation. I am your President. I have that should be a Christmas tree where Carolina. I yield the floor. a team and we are working and if we you have this amendment and that Mr. WELLSTONE. Mr. President, I can get this bin Laden fellow, you amendment and somebody’s pet ask unanimous consent that I may fol- might know of it days or weeks after- project. This is too important. This is low Senator MURRAY. wards. We might get him but we might aviation security for our country. It is The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there not want to reveal how we got him for for the people who are going to air- objection? a period of time. ports, people who are flying. People are Without objection, it is so ordered. That is the kind of war we are in. afraid right now. I don’t think they The Chair recognizes the Senator You don’t have to satisfy this media should be, because in all the flying I from Washington. crowd and everything else like that have done since September 11, and it Mrs. MURRAY. Mr. President, I that wants the story of the day, the has been every single weekend and also thank the chairman of the Commerce headline. This is a war not to be run on flying around during the weekend, I Committee for bringing this bill to the the 7 o’clock news. They can relax, have been on a lot of flights that are floor. Aviation security is a critical take weekend leave and everything half full. These flights were very safe. measure. I agree with the Senator that else of that kind and, like the Presi- People are going all out to make flying we have to do this right and we need to dent says, go to Disney World. But for- safe. pass this bill. It is critical. It is critical get about all this information to be The bottom line is, the people are not to the American public that we bring had. coming back. The planes are half full. this bill up, move it forward, and get it We need this bill. We can’t tarry It is going to take aviation security passed, and reassure our constituents around. We need professionalism in it. legislation to get us back on track. in the country that air travel is safe It is not like the Israelis have, where We need to stop the process argu- because we have done our part as well. intelligence is the outer rim, but it ments. We need to stop the extraneous I have come to the floor to speak on goes all the way down, as I have said arguments. We need to say: I under- behalf of the more than 100,000 Amer- before, to the person vacuuming the stand Senator CARNAHAN wanting her ican workers who are now facing lay- carpet in the middle of the aisle of the bill. I do understand that. It is a very offs as a result of much of what has plane, because that person, with access important bill. At some point in the happened in the last month. For weeks, to the plane itself, could put in a weap- next few weeks, we will take up her these workers have been waiting for on like we found a bunch of these card- bill. We will take up other kinds of leg- this Senate to pass a workers assist- board cutters and everything else of islation also. I want to support Amtrak ance package, and today we finally that kind, as we are finding in some security, but if it is not going to be have an amendment on the floor to other planes now on a diligent inspec- agreed to totally, it is not going to go help them. I have come to the floor to tion. on this bill. I hope it can. But if it speak on behalf of that amendment and My distinguished colleague from can’t, then we are going to complete encourage its immediate passage. Texas is here. I will yield because she aviation security. That is the bottom For many of our workers, the clock has been a leader for several years on line. is ticking. In fact, this Friday, 10,000 this particular score. I am grateful for I am very pleased to work with Sen- Boeing workers are going to receive no- her leadership. ator HOLLINGS, Senator MCCAIN, Sen- tice that they are going to lose their I yield the floor. ator ROCKEFELLER, and many others jobs. They are very concerned about The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- who have taken the position that we how they are going to feed their fami- ator from Texas. must do aviation security. lies, get health care, and how they are Mrs. HUTCHISON. Mr. President, I What this bill is going to do is give going to pay their mortgages. They thank the Senator from South Carolina us more air marshals. I introduced the need the Senate to take action. for all the work he has done. He is bill for air marshals the week of Sep- Just look at the layoffs that have chairman of the Commerce Committee; tember 11, but we still have not acted been announced so far. On September I am the ranking member of the Avia- on adding air marshals. The President 15, United Airlines announced it was tion Subcommittee. We have worked has done it on his own with emergency laying off 20,000 workers. On the same very well together and crafted a bipar- powers, but that is not an answer. We date, Continental announced it was tisan bill that would address the issues want a long-term solution. We want laying off 12,000 workers. On September of aviation security. people to know there is a stable, seam- 17, US Airways announced it was lay- As Senator MCCAIN said earlier less aviation security system in our ing off 11,000 workers. On September 18, today, the people of our country are country with air marshals, with the Boeing Company announced up to not going back to the airlines. This is screeners who are qualified, with super- 30,000 layoffs. On September 19, Amer- causing a rippling effect throughout visors who are qualified, all of which ican Airlines announced 20,000 layoffs. our economy. We need to stem the flow are law enforcement personnel. And we On September 26, Delta announced an- of job losses by getting the airlines want to reinforce cockpit doors so that other 13,000 layoffs. These aren’t just back in business so the hotels will fill no pilot will have to worry about secu- layoffs; these are people—people with up, people will rent cars again and peo- rity in the cabin. The pilot should be families, people who are in our commu- ple will be able to go about their busi- focused on flying the airplane safely. nities, people who are very frightened ness in as normal a way as possible. We should not ask him to do anything and insecure about their future. They The last thing on Earth we want is to else. are workers who are losing their jobs have the economy be so shaky that we Now is the time to act. We need to every day, and they need our help. are unable to gear up the national de- finish this bill. I hope we can go to clo- In my home State of Washington, we fenses that we know we need. ture right away. If we are going to go are really feeling the impact because of We have men and women putting to cloture, let’s do it tomorrow, or these layoffs in the aviation and aero- their lives on the line as we speak for even tonight. Let’s stay and finish all space industry. The Boeing Company

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As a Boeing; hundreds of suppliers across 12 months of COBRA health insurance matter of fact, one of the biggest criti- the Nation will be impacted as well. payments for our affected workers. cisms—and there are not a lot of criti- The clock is ticking. This Congress This is really critical for our families cisms people have right now about has still not passed a workers assist- who need to know that their loved ones what we are doing in the Congress—one ance package. I urge my colleagues to are not losing their health care along of the criticisms is how can you bail support the Carnahan amendment so with their jobs. No one in our country out the industry and not help the em- we can help those workers. Congress, should live with that fear right now. ployees? When I hear my colleagues as we all know, has taken care of the I urge my colleagues to adopt this say this is an extraneous amendment— airlines by passing $15 billion in assist- much-needed amendment. The clock is tell that to the men, women, and chil- ance. I supported that package because ticking, and these workers facing lay- dren who are hurting right now. it was the right thing to do. Getting offs cannot wait. We have to move for- We help people when they are flat on the airlines back up and running quick- ward and get these workers the help their backs. We provide the support to ly helped us avoid further layoffs. and give them the confidence they need them. The Carnahan amendment does We have also recognized that we have now. I urge our colleagues to vote for three things scaled down. I wish it was a responsibility to help the many this workers assistance package, to even more comprehensive, but it is ex- workers who are losing their jobs move the underlying bill and do what tremely important. It extends the un- through no fault of their own. So far, we need to do to get this economy back employment benefits, it provides the this Congress has not provided any on track so that our country can be job training, and it provides—the Sen- help for the 110,000 airline workers and confident again. ator from Massachusetts is always the their families who will be laid off or I yield the floor. leader on health care issues—up to 12 the 30,000 Boeing workers who will be The PRESIDING OFFICER. Under months 100-percent payment of COBRA laid off. These workers have to put food the previous order, the Senator from payments, which employees cannot af- on the table; they need to make car Minnesota is recognized. ford when they are out of work other- payments and pay their rent or their Mr. WELLSTONE. Mr. President, I wise. mortgage. They are losing their jobs, will be brief. I feel as though every day This is a lifeline for these employees. and they need our help. The Carnahan I have been speaking on the same issue. It is extremely important. It is the amendment will help them. I think I am a cosponsor of the Hol- right thing to do. Frankly, if this is In fact, these efforts are even more lings airline safety bill. It is a fine bill. the dividing line between Democrats important today given the underlying I ask unanimous consent, in case I am and some Republicans, so be it. I would problems we are having with the U.S. not, to be a cosponsor of the Carnahan rather there be 100 Senators who are economy. Before September 11, our amendment. for this. I sure do not mind having a economy was teetering on the edge of The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without spirited debate about whether or not recession. Unemployment is currently objection, it is so ordered. we should be helping these employees. at 4.9 percent, and that is the highest Mr. WELLSTONE. Mr. President, I sure do not mind being on their side. level in over 4 years. Some economists first of all, I say to Senator HOLLINGS That is what they expect from us. are now predicting that unemployment I can do this in 1, 2, 3 order. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- will reach 6.5 percent by the middle of Senator MURRAY, I appreciate her ator from Massachusetts. next year. Every one of us will have statement. She has an awful lot of Mr. KERRY. I thank the Chair. Mr. families in our States who will be im- hard-pressed workers in her State. I ap- President, it is somewhat extraor- pacted by this. preciate her advocacy for working fam- dinary that so many weeks after the Even worse, these economic problems ilies in Washington. events of September 11, in the imme- are affecting workers in all of the re- To Senator HOLLINGS, he has given diate days thereafter, almost all of the lated industries, and we have heard enough speeches to deafen all the gods relevant personnel within the aviation from them—the travel agents, hotel about how the industry gets back on industry—the people who fly the and restaurant employees, caterers, car its feet when people feel safe to fly, and planes, the screeners, the people at the rental companies, and many more; the aviation safety is the first priority. He airports responsible for security, the slide will keep moving. We are now is absolutely right, and this is a criti- flight attendants—all of them came working with the Senate and the House cally important piece of legislation. I forward and said we need a Federal sys- on a stimulus package that is intended look forward to passing it. We will tem with Federal employees and Fed- to help our broader economy. Some have passed an important piece of leg- eral standards that guarantees the predict the pricetag will be as high as islation for our country. safety of our aircraft access and our $75 billion. Then the third point I want to make airways. I want to make sure we meet the is that I heard the Senator from Here we are, after this extraordinary needs of the men and women, the moms Texas—and I am sorry she is not here outpouring of emotion and genuine bi- and dads, who are facing layoffs right now, so I won’t go into big debate. I partisanship within the Congress that now. We need to adopt the Carnahan heard her talk about the need to not came together to pass $40 billion imme- amendment to assist our displaced have extraneous amendments, and then diately, and that united to provide a workers. I heard her reference the Carnahan clear statement of the will of the The amendment will provide an addi- amendment. I will tell you something. American people expressed through the tional 20 weeks of cash payments to The 4,500 Northwest employees who are Congress with regard to our reaction to airlines and aircraft manufacturing out of work right now believe they are those events in a series of measures on employees who lost jobs directly as a extraneous. They believe they are cen- which we found the capacity to come result of September 11. For individuals tral—central to their families, central to the floor of the Senate and vote as who are laid off but who do not qualify to our communities, central to Min- one, here we are now weeks later still for State unemployment assistance, nesota, and central to our country. procrastinating over when we are going our bill will provide unemployment I would like to say to Senators who to have a final vote, or how we are benefits for 26 weeks. This will mean so are opposed to this amendment or going to get to a final vote on the ques- much to those who are very worried blocking this amendment, if you were tion of aviation security. about losing their homes and feeding to have a poll—I am just about positive It seems to me extraordinary that at their families in the coming weeks and of this—anywhere in the country and a moment when we are trying to prove months. Our amendment will also pro- asked whether or not people think in to a lot of countries the virtues of de- vide worker training benefits for laid- addition to our helping the industry we mocracy we are struggling in the off employees and for those threatened ought to help employees, 90 percent of greatest deliberative body on the face

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Most of that, most people disparate, multiheaded effort that may. would agree, is going to take place on stems from the contracting out of var- Some people do not like the Carna- the demand side and the consumer side, ious airports all across the country to han amendment. I am amazed that and we have to face that. the low bidders for those particular air- they would call extraneous assistance It seems to me, both as a matter of ports, we know that by virtue of the to people who went to work on one fairness and common sense about how imperatives of the bottom line and the morning and found out a few hours we are going to deal with the economy structure of the airlines themselves later their jobs were gone. I wonder under these circumstances, providing and the way in which that has been how one can call extraneous a flight at- assistance under the Carnahan amend- managed that there has been an incen- tendants who got on a plane after the ment is the proper way to address the tive to find employees that do not cost events of that day to help people get needs of 140,000 people who were sum- a lot, that do not require a huge back to their homes or locations from marily thrown out of work as a direct amount of training, do not require a consequence of the events that took where those planes flew, to return huge amount of supervision because place, and I might add not just as a di- them, and then got home and found that costs a lot more money for air- rect consequence but also to some de- after taking that risk they got a pink lines that have already been in dif- gree as a calculated effort by some of slip, their job no longer existed. ficult straits. Unless we raise the pay the airlines to position themselves dif- Mr. President, 140,000 aviation em- level of those employees, the training ferently from where they were posi- ployees have lost their jobs since Sep- level, the supervisory level, and the tember 11. How anybody can suggest tioned prior to September 11. Every one of us on the Commerce standards to which they are supervised that for those people who did not have Committee and on the Aviation Sub- and under which they have to work, we the opportunity to plan for a layoff, for committee, those of us who have been are not going to have that kind of con- those people who did not have the sav- following this issue for a period of trol. ings put away because of these events time, know the aviation industry was Senator HOLLINGS, again and again, that clearly altered their lives in such already a significant percentage off, has referred to El Al. El Al is a classic a dramatic way, that we are not going maybe 30 percent and in some cases example of a security system that has to find it in our capacity, even as we more, prior to September 10. What we escaped the kind of terror we witnessed bail out the airlines to the tune of bil- are seeing now, even after we have on September 11. It does so because of lions of dollars, that we somehow are taken taxpayer dollars and provided the layered structure of government not prepared to extend health care ben- billions of dollars to help bail out the input that guarantees a standard which efits to them by paying their COBRA airline industry, they are reducing ca- can be adhered to and which is ac- premiums or making training available pacity and adjusting the numbers of countable to those standards. to them to find another job or find ad- flights and the number of personnel If we want to get people back in our ditional unemployment compensation well beyond the impact of September airplanes to the levels they were pre- once the State unemployment com- 11. viously and to even greater levels as we pensation has run out. So if it is okay and appropriate—and go down the road, we need to make cer- That is not extraneous. That is fun- many of us believed it was—to help bail tain we have the highest standards pos- damental to who we are as a people and out that industry because of the im- sible, the greatest accountability pos- to the kind of reaction we ought to pact that industry has on a whole set sible, and the broadest supervisory spontaneously summon as a con- of other downstream industries: the car standards, with accountability, that we sequence of the events that happened. rental industry, the restaurant indus- could put into place. The American I also hear my colleagues talking try, hotel, entertainment, a lot of people demand nothing more and they about the need to have some kind of things are tied to getting people back deserve nothing less. boost to the economy. We have had a into airplanes, at the same time as the Ultimately, if we are doing less than rather sizable tax cut which enor- health and long-term welfare of that that, we leave ourselves open to the mously benefited those people at the industry is being sought, we ought to possibility that not in the next weeks— upper end of the income scale, but for be looking at the health and long-term I do not believe that will happen in the some 28, 29 million Americans who pay welfare of those employees who have next weeks or even the next months— most of their taxes through the payroll suffered as a consequence of both of but when people begin to relax a little tax, they did not get any break. those linked facts. bit, as is normal, when you begin to For a lot of Americans, the best way I think it is critical we pass the back off because you have these dif- to begin to bring back the economy as Carnahan amendment, as a matter of ferent companies and you do not have fast as possible is to give people the fairness to those workers. the kind of standardization that we are ability to spend money, to give them Let me also say something about the seeking, that is when someone will the ability to pay their bills and do the aviation bill itself. I have heard from a once again look to find the weakness in things that people do which will have number of pilots who have privately the system. the most profound impact in terms of contacted me in the course of the last Even as we talk about the airlines, I stimulus at this point in time. weeks to tell me stories that have not want to reiterate what a number of us For those who look at the tax cut necessarily reached the public about have said on a number of different oc- side of the ledger—and we have all em- why it is so critical to have this na- casions. It is not just the airlines that braced those tax cuts over the course tional standard applied to our employ- require standards with respect to secu- of the past months in one form or an- ees. When you walk up to any counter rity. Our trains are exposed and our other—the fact is certain kinds of busi- anywhere in the country and talk to buses, as we have seen, other forms of ness tax incentives and certain kinds of the people who check you in and talk transportation. If we are truly in the monetary efforts—for instance, low- to them about why they think it is im- kind of conflict we have described to ering the interest rates at this point in portant, you will really gain a much the American people—and we are—and time—are simply not going to make a stronger understanding of the virtue of if indeed threats are possible down the difference in the rapid restoration of having this national system of employ- road as we proceed forward—and they the economy. We could lower the inter- ees who are accountable to one stand- are—and all of us know that, then it est rates to zero at this moment and it ard, accountable across the country to behooves us to try to minimize the po- is not going to affect the creation of a one system, and who work with an es- tential exposure to the American peo- new plant or the investment in some prit de corps and with an expertise that ple with the maximum return in effec- new business where that business is al- provides those people flying on our air- tiveness. ready affected by an intense overhang craft the sense of safety they both We currently have the National of excess capacity. For somebody who want and deserve. Guard, the FBI, marshals. You walk

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What workers who lost their jobs as a direct carrier or foreign air carrier who makes a we need to do is guarantee those mar- result of the attacks of September 11 or voluntary disclosure of any suspicious trans- action relevant to a possible violation of law shals can be on the aircraft not waiting due to security measures taken in re- or regulation, relating to air piracy, a threat at a screening section; that the Guard sponse to the attacks. We would, there- to aircraft or passenger safety, or terrorism, can be doing what the Guard may be fore, not be providing assistance to as defined by section 3077 of title 18, United called on to do in the course of the those who are the victims of the gen- States Code, to any employee or agent of the next months; that the FBI and the eral economic downturn. Department of Transportation, the Depart- other personnel can be following up on In short, this is a sensible, middle-of- ment of Justice, any Federal, State, or local leads and preventing rather than the-road approach to one the most law enforcement officer, or any airport or guarding our airport entrances, and the pressing problems we face as a result of airline security officer shall not be civilly liable to any person under any law or regula- only way we will ultimately have the the September 11 attacks. It makes tion of the United States, any constitution, kind of esprit de corps that we need is good sense to address this issue now, law, or regulation of any State or political to build the supervisory capacity and and I urge my colleagues to do so. subdivision of any State, for such disclosure. supervision and accountability that we The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- ‘‘(b) APPLICATION.—Subsection (a) shall not have within the INS, within the Border ator from Arizona. apply to— Patrol, the Coast Guard and all of Mr. MCCAIN. Mr. President, the dis- ‘‘(1) any disclosure made with actual those other security measures that we tinguished manager and I have a couple knowledge that the disclosure was false, in- of amendments, if I could ask the in- accurate, or misleading; or take at other levels. ‘‘(2) any disclosure made with reckless dis- I hope the Senate, within the next 24 dulgence of the Senator from Texas. Mr. HOLLINGS. Mr. President, I ask regard as to the truth or falsity of that dis- hours, will finally vote on this legisla- closure. that the pending Hollings-McCain tion. I thank the Senator from Arizona ‘‘§ 44939. Sharing security risk information and the Senator from South Carolina amendment be considered agreed to and the motion to reconsider be laid ‘‘The Attorney General, in consultation for their leadership on this on the Com- with the Deputy Secretary for Transpor- merce Committee. I am pleased to be upon the table, that the amendment be tation Security and the Director of the Fed- an original author and cosponsor with considered original text for the purpose eral Bureau of Investigation, shall establish them of this legislation, but I am frus- of further amendments, and that the procedures for notifying the Administrator trated we cannot have a series of votes Daschle-Carnahan amendment 1855 re- of the Federal Aviation Administration, and and let the votes fall where they may. main in its current status as a first-de- airport or airline security officers, of the If the Carnahan amendment deserves a gree amendment. identity of persons known or suspected by majority of support from the Senate, Mr. GRAMM. Reserving the right to the Attorney General to pose a risk of air pi- racy or terrorism or a threat to airline or then it should receive it. If it does not, object, I’m not sure I understand the unanimous consent request. Could you passenger safety.’’. then we move on, and we have a final (b) REPORT.—Not later than 120 days after vote on the question of aviation secu- repeat it. the date of enactment of this Act, the Attor- rity. We need to get this done, and we Mr. HOLLINGS. I ask consent that ney General shall report to the Committee need to get it done now. We should the pending managers’ amendment, the on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, have had it done previously. I hope in Hollings-McCain amendment be consid- the House Committee on Transportation and the next hours the Senate will end this ered agreed to and the motion to recon- Infrastructure, and the Judiciary Commit- process of procrastination and restore sider be laid upon the table, that the tees of the Senate and the House of Rep- resentatives on the implementation of the the sense of unity and purpose and ur- amendment be considered original text for the purpose of further amendments procedures required under section 44939 of gency that has guided us to this mo- title 49, United States Code, as added by this ment. and that the Daschle-Carnahan amend- section. I yield the floor. ment No. 1855 remain in its current (c) CHAPTER ANALYSIS.—The chapter anal- Mr. MILLER. Mr. President, I rise in status as a first-degree amendment. ysis for chapter 449 of title 49, United States support of Senator CARNAHAN’s amend- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without Code, is amended by inserting at the end the ment regarding assistance for airline objection, it is so ordered. following: workers. As Senator CARNAHAN has de- The amendment (No. 1854) was agreed ‘‘44938. Immunity for reporting suspicious ac- scribed, her amendment would provide to. tivities. much needed help to workers in the AMENDMENT NO. 1857 ‘‘44939. Sharing security risk information.’’. airline industry who have been laid off Mr. HOLLINGS. I have an amend- Mr. LEAHY. Mr. President, I am as a result of the horrific events of Sep- ment on behalf of the Senator from pleased that the Senate will accept my tember 11, and such help is desperately Vermont, Senator LEAHY, which I send amendment to improve aircraft and needed. to the desk. passenger safety by encouraging air- The need to help these workers is an The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without lines and airline employees to report issue that we failed to address when we objection, the pending amendment is suspicious activities to the proper au- gave $15 billion in aid to the airlines. laid aside. thorities. Yet these airline workers need imme- The clerk will report the amendment. In addition, this amendment requires diate temporary assistance in order to The legislative clerk read as follows: the Department of Justice and the Fed- find new jobs. Delta Airlines, based in The Senator from South Carolina [Mr. eral Bureau of Investigation to share my home State of Georgia, has already HOLLINGS], for Mr. LEAHY, proposes an security risk information with the Fed- cut 13,000 jobs. And this is not the end amendment numbered 1857. eral Aviation Administration and air- of the layoffs; many more Americans Mr. MCCAIN. I ask unanimous con- port or airline security officers. are going to be affected. sent the reading of the amendment be I want to commend Senator HOL- The approach to this problem out- dispensed. LINGS and Senator MCCAIN for their lined in Senator CARNAHAN’s amend- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without good work on this airport security leg- ment is a measured and moderate one. objection, it is so ordered. islation. I support the Hollings-McCain It addresses only the most immediate The amendment is as follows: Aviation Security Act and believe this needs of these workers: The need for (Purpose: To amend title 49, United States amendment improves an already excel- unemployment benefits, the need for Code) lent bill. continued health insurance coverage, At the appropriate place, insert the fol- The Leahy amendment provides civil and the need for job training so that lowing: immunity for airlines and airline em- SEC. ll. ENCOURAGING AIRLINE EMPLOYEES they can begin to again contribute to TO REPORT SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITIES. ployees who report information on po- our Nation’s economy. In addition, the (a) IN GENERAL.—Subchapter II of chapter tential violations of law relating to air benefits provided in this package are 449 of title 49, United States Code, is amend- piracy, threats to aircraft or passenger temporary; they in no way would be ed by inserting at the end the following: safety, or terrorism to the Department

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The amendment is false, inaccurate or misleading or any ommended ways to plug what historically agreed to on both sides. disclosure made with reckless dis- has been one of the most glaring loopholes in The PRESIDING OFFICER. The regard as to its truth or falsity. aviation security: a lack of clear-cut proce- question is on agreeing to the amend- dures to circulate timely information about ment of the Senator from Vermont, In other words, this amendment potential threats to airlines and airports. would not protect bad actors. Mr. LEAHY. The recommendations submitted to Trans- The amendment (No. 1857) was agreed According to press reports, two of the portation Secretary Norman Mineta urge, suspected September 11, 2001, terrorists among other things, creation of a ‘‘federal to. were on an FBI watch list. Both the security agency’’ that would ‘‘fundamen- AMENDMENT NO. 1858 Secretary of Transportation and the tally’’ improve integration of ‘‘law enforce- Mr. HOLLINGS. On behalf of the dis- Attorney General, however, testified ment and national security intelligence tinguished Senator from Nevada, Sen- before Congress that the FBI, the INS, data.’’ ator ENSIGN, I send an amendment to The proposed entity, supported in concept the desk and ask for its immediate con- and the Department of Justice do not by the White House as well as congressional currently supply these watch lists to leaders, would be responsible for directly sideration. the FAA or to the Nation’s airline car- passing on such threat information to senior The PRESIDING OFFICER. The riers to match up passenger lists with security personnel at each airline and air- clerk will report. potential threat lists. port. Officials of the Federal Aviation Ad- The legislative clerk read as follows: It is time for that policy to change. ministration have acknowledged that they The Senator from South Carolina [Mr. This amendment requires the Attorney only received partial information from the HOLLINGS], for Mr. ENSIGN, proposes an Federal Bureau of Investigation. amendment numbered 1858. General to establish procedures for no- ‘‘We have access to the names that the FBI tifying the FAA of the identity of gives us,’’ but don’t ‘‘normally have access’’ Mr. MCCAIN. I ask unanimous con- known or suspected terrorists. to the full ‘‘watch list’’ of potential terror- sent reading of the amendment be dis- Monday’s Wall Street Journal re- ists or their associates assembled by the bu- pensed. ported that the National Commission reau, U.S. immigration officials and other The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without on Terrorism has stressed the impor- law enforcement agencies, Monte Belger, the objection, it is so ordered. tance of more effective coordination FAA’s acting deputy administrator, told The amendment is as follows: and dissemination of security informa- lawmakers last month. (Purpose: To permit the Secretary of Trans- Despite extensive debate over giving the portation to appoint retired law enforce- tion including the FBI’s watch list of FAA access to certain intelligence data, ment officers to serve as air marshals) potential terrorists and their associ- there was no resolution of that issue prior to ates. Sept. 11. After the attacks, the FAA insti- At the appropriate place in the section re- Indeed, the Wall Street Journal re- tuted some makeshift security procedures. lating to air marshals, insert the following ported: Before any commercial jetliner can take off, subsection: () AUTHORITY TO APPOINT RETIRED LAW A government-created task force rec- airlines must check the names of all pas- ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS.—Notwithstanding ommended ways to plug what historically sengers against a lengthy and continuously updated ‘‘watch list’’ of names supplies by any other provision of law, the Secretary of has been one of the most glaring loopholes in Transportation may appoint an individual aviation security: a lack of clear-cut proce- the FBI. Paul Bremer, chairman of a blue-ribbon who is a retired law enforcement officer or a dures to circulate timely information about retired member of the Armed Forces as a potential threats to airlines and airports. government panel called the National Com- mission on Terrorism, has stressed the im- Federal air marshal, regardless of age, if the My amendment will put those needed portance of more effective coordination and individual otherwise meets the background procedures into place by requiring the dissemination of security information. and fitness qualifications required for Fed- Attorney General, in consultation with Since the FBI ‘‘is in charge of catching eral air marshals. the Deputy Secretary for Transpor- criminals and prosecuting them,’’ histori- Mr. HOLLINGS. We agree with the tation Security, which is created in the cally it has had some reluctance to quickly amendment. underlying bill, and the Director of the pass on potential evidence to the FAA or air- Mr. MCCAIN. If we could withhold for FBI, to establish procedures to notify lines. ‘‘Part of the problem in the FBI is a 30 seconds to describe the amendment cultural one,’’ Mr. Bremer has said, adding the FAA and airport or airline security ‘‘we need to find a way [such information] of Senator ENSIGN, it allows retired law officers, of the identity of persons can be disseminated’’ more rapidly and pre- enforcement officers or retired armed known or suspected to pose a risk of dictably. forces personnel to serve as Federal air air piracy or terrorism or a threat to But in certain of its conclusions, the task marshals if the individual meets the airline or passenger safety. force also appears to have been keenly inter- background and fitness qualifications. Finally, the amendment requires the ested in trying to minimize delays. I think this is a good amendment that Attorney General to report to Congress Citing ‘‘an urgent need’’ to find more effi- will provide some highly qualified, on the implementation of the proce- cient methods of moving people through the security system as passenger volume ramps trained and experienced individuals. I dures to identify these suspected or up, the panel recommended ‘‘a nationwide urge its adoption. known hijackers or terrorists. program for the voluntary prescreening of The PRESIDING OFFICER. The I believe the Leahy amendment will passengers.’’ By issuing frequent travelers question is on agreeing to the amend- improve aircraft and passenger safety special credentials or checking their identi- ment. and provide the flying public with ties and backgrounds before they arrive at The amendment (No. 1858) was agreed greater security. Indeed, this amend- the airport, such travelers would be sub- to. ment has the support of the U.S. Cham- jected to less scrutiny. That would allow se- Mr. MCCAIN. I move to reconsider ber of Commerce among others. curity personnel to focus extra attention on the vote by which the amendment was other passengers. Meanwhile, a companion I thank Senator HOLLINGS and Sen- task force appointed by Mr. Mineta to rec- agreed to. ator MCCAIN for accepting this amend- ommend changes in onboard security sys- Mr. HOLLINGS. I move to lay that ment. tems stopped short of supporting some con- motion on the table. I ask unanimous consent that this ar- cepts previously proposed by the White The motion to lay on the table was ticle from the Wall Street Journal, en- House. agreed to. titled, ‘‘U.S. Task Force Proposes Ways Members of this task force said ‘‘while Mr. GRAMM. Mr. President, it is my For Sharing Security-Risk Data With there may be value’’ in installing video cam- understanding, we now have of the un- Airlines, Airports,’’ be printed in the eras designed to show pilots’ activity in the derlying bill the Carnahan amendment, cabin, ‘‘we have no consensus on whether to RECORD. proceed with this technology.’’ The panel which is a first-degree amendment; is There being no objection, the mate- concluded that calls by President Bush to in- that correct? rial was ordered to be printed in the stall double doors to cockpits were pre- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- RECORD, as follows: mature. Such a ‘‘design will have limited ap- ator from Texas is correct.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 03:21 Dec 20, 2013 Jkt 081600 PO 00000 Frm 00038 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 J:\ODA425\1997-2008-FILES-4-SS-PROJECT\2001-SENATE-REC-FILES\RECFILES-NEW\S mmaher on DSKCGSP4G1 with SOCIALSECURITY October 10, 2001 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S10441 AMENDMENT NO. 1859 TO AMENDMENT NO. 1855 I think it is important to note that I personally believe we would have Mr. GRAMM. I send a second-degree the Carnahan amendment, at least by been well advised and the country amendment to the desk and ask for its my rough and rugged calculations, would have been well served if we had consideration. would cost $95 billion a year if the allowed the President, in implementing The PRESIDING OFFICER. The same benefits were applied to every- this program, to decide when to use clerk will report. body in the American economy, rather Government employees and when to The legislative clerk read as follows: than simply being applied to people use employees from the private sector The Senator from Texas [Mr. GRAMM] pro- who work for airlines. and to pick and choose in such a way poses an amendment numbered 1859 to To sum up the points I want to make as to implement a program as quickly amendment No. 1855. about the Carnahan amendment: One, as possible that would be as effective as Mr. GRAMM. I ask unanimous con- people who work for airlines were the possible. sent reading of the amendment be dis- principle beneficiary of the $5 billion of I think we have made a mistake by pensed. direct aid and the $10 billion of loan mandating that the people who are em- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without guarantees. The whole objective was to ployed under this act in our major air- objection, it is so ordered. try to keep airlines operating so they ports all be Federal employees. It (The text of the amendment is print- could provide service and so that em- seems to me that will add to the ed in today’s RECORD under ‘‘Amend- ployees would not be dislocated eco- amount of time it takes to put the pro- ments Submitted.) nomically by losing their jobs. I don’t Mr. GRAMM. I’m not going to spend gram in effect, and I think it is highly understand the logic of an amendment questionable that that kind of binding a lot of time tonight talking about this that treats people who work for one amendment. We will have an oppor- constraint on the executive branch of private employer differently than peo- Government is aimed at making the tunity to talk about it tomorrow. How- ple who work for other private employ- ever, I do want to try to make a couple system the most efficient possible. ers, even though both may have lost I think we could have written a bet- of points tonight. their job as a result of what happened First, I want to make a point we are ter bill had we allowed the President to on the 11th. do this within the two constraints of trying to pass a bill on aviation secu- I am not for the Carnahan amend- doing it as quickly as possible and hav- rity. In my opinion, this bill is far from ment. I don’t make any excuses for ing a system that is as effective as pos- perfect. It seems to me there are 100 being opposed to it. I think it is bad sible. The decision was made not to do Members in the Senate who believe we policy. And quite frankly in this era of that, to move ahead even though the need to do everything we can do to act bipartisanship it looks awfully par- President expressed a preference to quickly and act efficiently in making tisan to me. It seems to me since the have flexibility. The decision was made air transportation safe again. We want decision has been made that we are to move ahead by mandating Govern- the American people to be and feel se- going to offer extraneous amendments cure and we want to get planes flying. on the Aviation Security Act, both ment employees. I think that is not good public policy. Our economy is very much affected by sides can play that game. My amend- I am not saying we would not be better the ability of Americans to travel, and ment is a straightforward amendment off having a bill that is non-optimal in the process, to go about their busi- that opens up 2,000 acres of the Arctic than not having a bill. But I am simply ness, because the business of America National Wildlife Refuge for oil and gas saying, in this spirit of bipartisanship, is business. production. In the process, it adds it seems to me that the right way to We now have a pending amendment, more oil reserves to America’s proven the Carnahan amendment, that has reserves than 30 years of supply from have done this would have been to nothing to do with aviation security. I Saudi Arabia. It would require the use trust the President and give him the know some of my colleagues will argue of the best available technology for en- flexibility. That the bill did not do. So in yielding the floor, let me reit- that the amendment is meritorious. I vironmental protection. The provision erate where we are. We now have the have been somewhat amazed by the ar- has been adopted by a fairly substan- underlying substitute as the pending gument that we took action to ‘‘bail tial bipartisan vote in the House of bill. We have a first-degree amend- out’’ the airlines, and now it is time we Representatives. do something for the employees of the One might ask, what does energy se- ment, the Carnahan amendment, and airlines. I beg to differ. For the last 140 curity have to do with the Aviation Se- we have a second-degree amendment years, the distribution of resources in curity Act? My answer is it has a lot which would open a very limited area the American economy has been rough- more to do with the Aviation Security of ANWR, 2,000 acres. It would add to ly 80 percent for labor and 20 percent Act than the Carnahan amendment. If the oil reserves of the country the for capital. There is no reason to be- we are going to vote on extraneous equivalent of 30 years of Saudi Arabian lieve that of the $5 billion of assistance amendments that our Democrat col- imports. And it would require that this we provided to give emergency relief leagues want to vote on, then I want to oil and gas be produced with the best for the limitations placed on the air- vote on amendments that I think will available technology. lines on the 11th and the ensuing benefit the country. I am sure Senator MURKOWSKI will weeks, that approximately 80 percent Quite frankly, I think nothing could speak about why this is something we of that money did not go directly to do more to immediately bolster na- should do, as the former chairman of the benefit of people who worked for tional security than enabling us to the Energy Committee, if we are in the airlines. In fact, the whole purpose produce more oil and gas here at home fact going to consider the Carnahan of the funding was to prevent weak air- at a price consumers can afford to pay amendment. Let me say if we simply lines from going broke and to try to to turn the wheels of energy and agri- decide to focus, as I believe we should, stabilize the situation. culture. So I wanted to come over on aviation security, if we should de- Now to come back and say we need today and offer this amendment. cide to drop the Carnahan amendment, another bill dealing with special bene- Finally, let me reiterate, before I I would be willing to pull down this fits for people who work for airlines, it yield the floor and let our colleagues amendment. But if we are going to deal seems to me, approaches piling on. speak, my concerns about the Aviation with extraneous matters, then we Quite frankly, I don’t understand the Security Act. I think 100 Members are ought to be dealing with extraneous logic that if you work for an airline, in favor of doing something here. But I matters, in my opinion, that are more and I work for a travel agent, and we think we should be trying to do some- related to the crisis we face than is the are both out of work, why you are more thing within two constraints: No. 1, Carnahan amendment. deserving of Federal benefits than I how can we provide additional airport So if we are going to press ahead am. I don’t understand the logic that and aviation security in a way that with that amendment, then I am going treats people differently in unemploy- will minimize the amount of time it to press ahead with voting on ANWR. I ment compensation, and to carry over takes to put it in place? And, No. 2, understand the rules of the Senate. The their benefits based on who they work how can we do it in such a way as to majority leader has filed cloture on the for. That system makes no sense what- maximize the effectiveness of the secu- Carnahan amendment. I will vote ever to me. rity we provide? against cloture. I hope cloture will be

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But pay into unemployment compensation traneous amendments, which I think is we believed at the time we had to take over a long period of time. Because we a mistake—I think under the cir- that kind of action. have been blessed with a strong econ- cumstances that, on a united basis, we Now what are we being asked to do omy, with strong price stability, eco- ought to move ahead with aviation se- under the Carnahan amendment? All nomic growth, and low inflation, there curity—but if we are going to get into we are saying is, fair is fair. We have has not been the necessity for unem- these extraneous amendments, then I taken care of the management in the ployment compensation. But it is part think everybody ought to have the airline industry, we have taken care of of the safety net that has been accept- right to get into them. I cannot imag- the airline industry, now we are talk- ed and supported in our society. ine anything that would be more im- ing about being fair to the workers in I know there are people who are op- portant that we could do tomorrow on the industry. Fair is fair. The Amer- posed to that in this body as well, and the floor of the Senate than to adopt a ican people understand fairness. That continue to be opposed to it. But it is House-passed provision that, on a very is what the Carnahan amendment is there. Workers pay into it. They need limited basis, would open ANWR and basically all about. It is reflected in it. They need it at a time such as this would add more proven oil reserves to unemployment insurance, COBRA as- when they have lost their jobs. This is the Nation than 30 years’ supply from sistance and training. But it is about a very modest program. It is unemploy- Saudi Arabia. fairness. ment compensation where workers re- I appreciate the Chair’s indulgence Those workers include the reserva- ceive a small percentage of what they and I yield the floor. tion personnel, customer service per- otherwise would have received had The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- sonnel, flight attendants, baggage han- they been able to retain their jobs. It ator from Massachusetts. dlers, mechanics who fix the planes, Mr. KENNEDY. Mr. President, I wel- helps them to maintain health insur- the workers who clean the planes, the come the opportunity to join with Sen- ance. food service workers, the shuttle driv- All of us understand the dangers. ator CARNAHAN in urging the Senate to ers—you could go on and on. Every family understands the dangers provide some important relief for One hundred and twenty thousand of if they lose their health insurance and workers and workers’ families whose them have been thrown out of work— what kind of additional pressure that loss of jobs were directly related to the not because of their failure to perform puts on the families. For lower income terrible terrorist attacks which took good services, not because they were place here earlier in September. families, it helps them in terms of buy- I think all Americans have been not working hard, and not because they ing into Medicaid—a very modest pro- struck by a variety of different emo- weren’t producing, but because of ter- gram in terms of the training for those tions in these recent weeks. I abso- rorist acts. On the one hand, we have who understand, as the persons did lutely found them inspiring, almost be- taken care of management. The Carna- whom I talked with last night in Bos- yond description in so many different han amendment says we are now going ton. They had been laid off when East- ways. Obviously, the extraordinary loss to try to take care of the limited ern Airlines collapsed. They are now of life was breathtaking in its scope group, the workers. Fair is fair. Ameri- laid off by US Airways. They said they and its impact on so many families. cans understand it. We are using the were going to try as people in their But we saw absolutely extraordinary first vehicle to be able to do it. Some of middle years to take the training pro- heroism by many individuals who us would have preferred that we did it grams that are out there to try to find never, probably, considered themselves at the time of the airline action, but so a different sector. They just believe to be heroes or heroines. I think that many of the voices that are opposed to they have to start in a new area and a has been emblazoned on the minds of this tonight said: Oh, no. We can’t do new career. people all over this country, and really that now. We shouldn’t do that at this I look forward to the vote. The Amer- all over this world. It will be a proud moment. We have to look out for the ican people know this is relevant. It is part of our Nation’s character and his- airlines. When we bring it up, they say: absolutely essential. They can under- tory. No. It is an extraneous matter. stand when you take care of the man- Something else we have seen is ex- Americans understand what is hap- agement, as we have, and take care of traordinary acts of generosity towards pening. More than 120,000 of these the industry, that workers have been a our fellow citizens. Americans are a workers expect someone to speak for part of that whole process. If it had not generous people. I think all of us have them. And the someone who is speak- been for those terrorist attacks, prob- seen, in small, personal ways as well as ing for them will be the Members of ably 95 percent of those workers would in large ways, the scope of these con- Congress, the Senate, in a bipartisan have been working either today, to- tributions to the Red Cross, the con- way, I might add, with this amend- night, or tomorrow. As a direct result tributions of blood, doctors running ment. In a bipartisan way we are going of that attack, these individuals have down to hospitals—so many different to speak for those workers. lost their livelihood. acts of generosity. That really is the That is what this debate and discus- The question is whether we are going background of the time we are meet- sion is all about. Let us get to the busi- to be responsive in a measured, modest ing. It is true of the time we are meet- ness of voting on this measure. Let’s way that will permit them to at least ing here this evening. get to the business of completing the hold their families together for a short In the immediate wake of the trag- action on airport security. Then let us period of time until they can either edy, this institution responded to the go ahead and deal finally, hopefully, in find the training or be recalled to challenge to our transportation sys- the next 2 weeks with the economic work. That is the least we can do for tem, our airline transportation system. package to look after other workers working families in this country. In a very short period of time, because who are also suffering. I hope cloture will be obtained on of the nature of the emergency, be- I am always interested when I listen this particular amendment. cause there had been direct govern- to voices on the other side complain The airline industry suffered enor- mental intervention, where airlines about unemployment insurance. We mously in the September 11 terrorist were closed down, we took action in should really understand that workers attacks. Congress has already made order to try to provide some relief to have already indirectly paid into the billions of dollars in federal relief that industry. We took those steps, and unemployment compensation. Do we available to the airlines. And now it is we are very hopeful they will be understand that? Workers pay into un- time for us to give urgently needed re- enough to make sure that industry will employment compensation. I am not lief to the thousands of airline workers continue to play an important role in sure how much management paid in who have also been financially dev- our national economy. and how much they paid at the time astated by this tragedy.

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Con- will reimburse 100 percent of their that unemployment insurance, with its tinental, Delta, Northwest, and US Air- COBRA health care premiums. Workers extended benefits, mitigates 15 percent ways have each announced layoffs of who did not receive health care of the loss of GDP that otherwise more than 10,000 workers. Workers with through their employers will be eligi- would occur during a recession. We smaller airlines have been hit even ble for Medicaid, with the federal gov- need this stimulus for the economy. harder. Spirit has laid off 30 percent of ernment covering 100 percent of the Every day we delay, more workers its workforce while ATA is laying off premiums. suffer. Working men and women are about 20 percent of its workers. We also need to do more for workers waiting for this help. We owe it to We need to do more for workers like in other industries—especially the them to act, and we will have the Penny Bloomquist of Minnesota. She travel, tourism, hospitality, and res- chance to do just that one the eco- was just laid off from her dream job as taurant industries that have been hit nomic stimulus legislation that we a flight attendant for Northwest Air- so hard. Last week, the Labor Depart- soon take up. lines. After working a range of dif- ment announced that unemployment The issue before us now is relief for ferent jobs while raising her children, claims climbed to the highest level in airlines workers. A strong airline in- Ms. Bloomquist sacrificed mightily to nine years. New claims for unemploy- dustry is critical to the national econ- enroll in Northwest’s six-day a week ment increased by 71,000 to a total of omy. We need to keep the airlines fly- training program. Instead of living her more than 528,000 in just one week. ing—but we also must provide critical dream today, she is instead selling off Relief for these workers must be a assistance for the airline workers who many of her belongings. significant part of the economic stim- lost their jobs, and now is the time to The Carnahan-Kennedy amendment ulus legislation that Congress will soon do that. will provide much-needed relief for Ms. take up. These workers have lost their I urge my colleagues to stand up for Bloomquist and thousands of workers jobs with little, if any, severance pay, airline workers by passing the Carna- like her. Extended unemployment in- and little, if any, health insurance. We han-Kennedy amendment to give these surance benefits, job training benefits, cannot abandon these workers and workers the genuine relief they need. and health care coverage will be avail- their families. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- able to airline workers, for workers These attacks have also jeopardized ator from Washington is recognized. who build our airplanes, and for airport the nation’s overall economic health. Ms. CANTWELL. Mr. President, I workers, including airline food service In New York City alone, the overall came down to the floor this evening to employees. Only those workers who cost of the World Trade Center attack reiterate the comments of my friend lost their jobs as a direct result of the could be as much as $105 billion over from Missouri, Senator CARNAHAN, and attacks of September 11 or security the next two years. Nationally, the De- the comments that the Senator from measures taken in response to the at- partment of Commerce recently re- Massachusetts, Mr. KENNEDY, made in tacks will be eligible for these benefits. ported our worst quarter of economic expressing the frustration about the Fair is fair. Congress treated the air- growth in over 8 years. lack of progress on the aviation secu- lines fairly, and now we must treat the Expanding Unemployment Insurance rity bill and the need to immediately workers fairly. Tens of thousands of is one of the most effective ways to get consider worker assistance in this other airline employees deserve unem- our economy moving again. Unem- amendment. ployment insurance benefits. They de- ployed workers have to spend every We have spent a week now simply on serve job training assistance. They de- penny just to feed their families and the motion to proceed to consideration serve fair health care coverage, and pay their rent. So, for every dollar we of one of the most important bills that they deserve it as soon as possible. give to unemployed workers, we expand we need to pass this year. Every day Under our amendment, workers who the economy by more than $2.15. We that we wait, critical measures to en- have exhausted their 26-week eligi- must do all that we can to strengthen hance the American public’s confidence bility for state unemployment insur- our economy. in the aviation system are not en- ance would be eligible for additional Helping workers during a slowing acted—and, thus, economic activity de- weeks of cash payments funded en- economy is good economic policy. The pendent on this sector is not generated. tirely by the federal government. unemployment insurance system will We have no time to waste. The issues This amendment will also provide un- be critical to the nation’s recovery and that divide us are not terribly far employment insurance benefits to air- economic strength. apart. Like my colleague from Mis- line workers who are not currently eli- Historically, Congress has ensured souri, I don’t want to slow this bill gible for state unemployment benefits. extended benefits for each recession down. I had wanted to see both the se- Workers who do not meet their State’s since the 1950s. Surely as we face this curity provisions and the worker as- requirements for unemployment insur- national crisis we should do the same sistance dealt with during the consid- ance would receive 26 weeks of feder- for today’s workers. If we act soon to eration of the airline assistance pack- ally financed unemployment insurance. provide extended benefits nationally, age that we passed several weeks ago. The amendment will provide job we will avoid the mistakes of the early But people told us to wait, and do it training benefits to get people back to 1990s. At that time, we waited the bet- after we pass that package. work. Workers who are not expected to ter part of a year to act. At the same So I think it’s time that we all step return to their jobs in the airline in- time, hundreds of thousands of workers back and reflect on the importance of dustry will be eligible for retraining exhausted their benefits. these measures. I call on my colleagues benefits. Other workers who are not ex- This time must be different. We need to reconsider these differences that re- pected to return to their original jobs, to act now. Not only will millions of main and get down to actual consider- but who may find some alternative job workers be directly helped financially, ation of this bill, and the Carnahan in the airline industry, will be eligible but according to a recent study com- amendment. for training to upgrade their skills. missioned by the Department of Labor, I would like to thank Senators HOL- Our amendment will also provide unemployment insurance with the fed- LINGS and MCCAIN for putting together health care benefits to laid off airline erally extended benefits reduces the an aviation security measure that will and airport workers. Too often families number of workers who become unem- give this country the confidence to fly cannot afford to pay to continue their ployed. By improving and extending again. In the wake of the September 11 health coverage after layoffs. They are unemployment insurance, history attacks, Senators HOLLINGS and forced to choose between health care shows that we will have a shorter, less MCCAIN began to work on this package and other basic family needs. In fact, severe recession. immediately.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 03:21 Dec 20, 2013 Jkt 081600 PO 00000 Frm 00041 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 J:\ODA425\1997-2008-FILES-4-SS-PROJECT\2001-SENATE-REC-FILES\RECFILES-NEW\S mmaher on DSKCGSP4G1 with SOCIALSECURITY S10444 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE October 10, 2001 The package they put together I call These layoffs will certainly mean Mr. HOLLINGS. Mr. President, I sug- on my colleagues to support: hardship for thousands of individual gest the absence of a quorum. First, it expands the air marshal pro- families, but they will also create a se- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The gram, improves passenger-screening re- rious economic ripple effect in my clerk will call the roll. quirements in our airports, and pro- State—the State of Washington—and The senior assistant bill clerk pro- vides for hijacking training of flight nationwide. ceeded to call the roll. crews. The Seattle Times recently reported Mr. MCCAIN. Mr. President, I ask It requires more background checks that the Boeing layoffs alone will take unanimous consent the order for the for flight school students, strengthens $1.76 billion out of the economy in re- quorum call be rescinded. cockput security, and increases perim- gions of the country where the layoffs The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without eter security at our Nation’s airports. occur. More than 70 percent of those objection, it is so ordered. And, it will bring the passenger layoffs are expected to happen in Wash- Mr. MCCAIN. Mr. President, I ask screening function under Federal con- ington, which means a loss of $1.29 bil- unanimous consent to set aside the trol, something I believe is a necessity lion to our region’s economy. pending Carnahan amendment. for restoring public confidence that a The economy is already reacting The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there well trained, well paid, and more inte- with uncertainty resulting from the objection? grated security workforce is on duty at many layoffs and the fear of layoffs. Without objection, it is so ordered. airports in every corner of this Nation. Consumer spending currently accounts AMENDMENT NO. 1860 We have a long way to go in bringing for two-thirds of our economy. Yet con- Mr. MCCAIN. Mr. President, I send an the passengers back, but I am con- sumer confidence in September fell to amendment to the desk on behalf of fident they will come back. its lowest level since January of 1996. Senator SNOWE of Maine and ask for its I would like to thank Senators We can take a step—a giant step—in immediate consideration. CARNAHAN, KENNEDY, and Majority The PRESIDING OFFICER. The shoring up consumer confidence if we Leader DASCHLE for their hard work on clerk will report the amendment. let the workers in the most impacted this legislation, particularly their ef- The senior assistant bill clerk read as sector know, by passing this legisla- fort to include airline worker assist- follows: ance. It is a strong first step in easing tion, that they will not fall through the cracks. The Senator from Arizona [Mr. MCCAIN], the blow to workers in the aviation in- for Ms. SNOWE, proposes an amendment num- The fact is, unless we do something dustry who will be greatly impacted. bered 1860. to instill greater consumer confidence I appreciate my colleagues’ leader- Mr. MCCAIN. Mr. President, I ask in the aviation system, it will be dif- ship on this issue and their willingness unanimous consent reading of the ficult to sustain our larger economic to include aircraft manufacturing amendment be dispensed with. growth. That is why it is so important workers who are about to suffer the se- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without that we act now. vere impacts of others in the industry. objection, it is so ordered. We should have done this 2 weeks ago. Our economy works best when people The amendment is as follows: are working. When they lose their jobs, That is why we cannot afford to wait. (Purpose: To authorize national emergency The Carnahan amendment will help they need help to manage their unem- powers of the Deputy Secretary for Trans- thousands of families who are facing ployment, train for new jobs, and make portation Security) economic turmoil. These are people an easy transition to new careers. This On page 5, line 13, strike the closing who are suddenly left holding numer- amendment will provide the financial quotation marks and the second period. ous household bills that they will soon assistance, job training, and health On page 5, between lines 13 and 14, insert be unable to pay. They have mort- care coverage for thousands of workers the following: gages, car payments, credit card debt, in the airline and aircraft manufac- ‘‘(3) NATIONAL EMERGENCY RESPONSIBIL- turing industries—workers who are los- ITIES.—Subject to the direction and control utility bills, and school loans. What of the Secretary, the Deputy Secretary shall thousands of them won’t have much ing their jobs as a result of terrorism. have the following responsibilities: longer is a job. The time to provide the workers re- ‘‘(A) To coordinate domestic transpor- Major U.S. airlines expect to cut lief is now, and in this bill. We have al- tation during a national emergency, includ- more than 100,000 jobs this year alone ready provided, as many of my col- ing aviation, rail, and other surface trans- and tens of thousands have already re- leagues have said, the airline industry portation, and maritime transportation (in- ceived pink slips. The September 11 at- with billions of dollars to keep them cluding port security). tacks affected all of us very deeply. We flying. That was the right thing to do ‘‘(B) To coordinate and oversee during a to bolster the economy and to main- national emergency the transportation-re- should think about the individuals who lated responsibilities of other departments have directly lost their economic secu- tain as many jobs as possible, but the and agencies of the Federal Government rity as a result of these events. workers who are the heart of the indus- other than the Department of Defense and In my State, the Boeing Company re- try deserve equal treatment, and that the military departments. cently announced it will be forced to includes the workers in the airline ‘‘(C) To establish uniform national stand- lay off 20,000 to 30,000 workers by the manufacturing industry. ards and practices for transportation during end of 2002. Those are just numbers of We cannot take care of the corporate a national emergency. needs and shareholder needs and not ‘‘(D) To coordinate and provide notice to direct jobs that will be lost in the air- other departments and agencies of the Fed- line and aircraft manufacturing indus- the needs of American workers who are eral Government, and appropriate agencies tries. The overall economic toll will be the backbone of our economy. Our of State and local governments, including far greater. economy was built by their muscle and departments and agencies for transportation, For Boeing workers, notices will be their minds, and it is a product of their law enforcement, and border control, about sent on October 12—just 2 days from hard work and creativity that con- threats to transportation during a national now—to inform them that in 60 days tinues to drive us. emergency. they will be out of a job. So that means We cannot allow terrorism to trans- ‘‘(E) To carry out such other duties, and that on December 14—less than 2 weeks form our economy from a rising tide exercise such other powers, relating to trans- portation during a national emergency as before Christmas—a significant number that can lift all boats into a rising the Secretary of Transportation shall pre- of workers in my State are going to be storm that threatens to capsize Amer- scribe. jobless. ican workers. We need to provide them ‘‘(4) RELATIONSHIP TO OTHER TRANSPOR- While dealing with how to meet their with a lifeline to health care coverage, TATION AUTHORITY.—The authority of the bills, the average Boeing worker who unemployment benefits, and job train- Deputy Secretary under paragraph (3) to co- elects to continue to try to cover their ing. ordinate and oversee transportation and health care coverage—their family Again, I call on my colleagues to sup- transportation-related responsibilities dur- medical and dental—will have to pay ing a national emergency shall not supersede port the Carnahan amendment and the the authority of any other department or nearly $850 per month. That is $850 a overall airline security legislation. agency of the Federal Government under law month on top of other bills that unem- America is watching us and asking us with respect to transportation or transpor- ployed workers are going to have to to act now on both of these measures. tation-related matters, whether or not dur- face. I yield the floor, Mr. President. ing a national emergency.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 03:21 Dec 20, 2013 Jkt 081600 PO 00000 Frm 00042 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 J:\ODA425\1997-2008-FILES-4-SS-PROJECT\2001-SENATE-REC-FILES\RECFILES-NEW\S mmaher on DSKCGSP4G1 with SOCIALSECURITY October 10, 2001 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S10445 ‘‘(5) ANNUAL REPORT.—The Deputy Sec- I also rise as a cosponsor of the This amendment will also enable retary shall submit to the Congress on an an- Carnahan amendment to provide crit- families to receive health care benefits nual basis a report on the activities of the ical assistance to airline workers and as they go through this difficult period. Deputy Secretary under paragraph (3) during those in aviation-related industries No story more sums up the anguish the preceding year. and pain of the losses we are discussing ‘‘(6) NATIONAL EMERGENCY.—The Secretary who were laid off as a direct result of of Transportation shall prescribe the cir- the terrorist attacks. and the need to improve security than cumstances constituting a national emer- At the time we considered the so- one that comes out of JFK. A TWA gency for purposes of paragraph (3).’’. called airline bailout bill, many of us flight attendant at that airport re- Mr. MCCAIN. Mr. President, this is a made very clear in our statements on ceived her furlough notice while await- national emergency responsibilities the floor that we were disappointed ing news of her husband, a New York amendment, where the Deputy Sec- that some concerns for the workers City firefighter missing at the World retary will have responsibilities for co- who were going to lose their jobs were Trade Center. New Yorkers and Ameri- ordination amongst various agencies. I not included in the bailout bill. We cans have paid a very heavy price. We think it is a good amendment, and I come today to reinforce our deep con- are summoning our resolve. We are pre- urge its adoption. cern and to ask our colleagues to sup- paring our responses individually and throughout our Nation. We are fol- Mr. HOLLINGS. I urge the adoption port the Carnahan amendment. lowing the leadership of our President. of the amendment. The numbers are overwhelming. We The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there We are supporting our men and women know that 100,000 workers have been in uniform. further debate? laid off in the airline industry. At least Without objection, the amendment is I urge my colleagues to support the 30,000 more have been laid off in airline act that Chairman HOLLINGS and Sen- agreed to. manufacturing. We are concerned that The amendment (No. 1860) was agreed ator MCCAIN have crafted and support if the American traveling public and to. the Carnahan amendment on which she visitors from overseas don’t resume Mr. MCCAIN. I move to reconsider has worked so hard to pay some atten- the vote. flying, as I urge everyone to do—I have tion and provide assistance to those Mr. HOLLINGS. I move to lay that flown numerous times already, and I Americans who woke up on September motion on the table. encourage everyone to begin again to 11 thinking that it was any other work- The motion to lay on the table was travel for business and pleasure—if for day and went to bed on that terrible agreed to. whatever reason that return to the air day knowing that they might lose their Mr. MCCAIN. Mr. President, I do not is delayed, then the numbers will un- jobs as a result of this horrific attack. see any more pending business, so doubtedly grow. I thank my colleagues and yield back pending the appearance of the majority Many of these airline workers are the remainder of my time. leader or the whip, I suggest the ab- based in New York. They have been Mr. SARBANES. Mr. President, near- sence of a quorum. supporting our air transportation sys- ly one month has passed since the fero- Mr. HOLLINGS. Mr. President, will tem out of JFK and LaGuardia. They cious attacks of September 11th. Words the Senator withhold suggesting the have been literally handling some of remain inadequate to describe or define absence of a quorum? the busiest air traffic corridors in the the event. Analysts are beginning to Mr. MCCAIN. I withhold. world. We know that reductions in assess the immediate costs in economic The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- flight schedules at both of these air- terms. Someday, perhaps, historians ator from South Carolina is recognized. ports have put thousands of New York- will succeed in cataloguing, analyzing Mr. HOLLINGS. Mr. President, I ask ers out of work: pilots and flight at- and calculating the losses. But some colleagues to find out the disposition of tendants, baggage and passenger serv- losses—families torn apart, commu- the leadership and how they want to ice representatives. This has had a rip- nities devastated—will remain forever wrap up because we are ready to go. ple effect throughout New York. beyond calculation. But pending that, I will say a word For example, in Syracuse, in upstate However, the tragic events of Sep- about another concern I have. New York, a call center for US Airways tember 11th leave no question that our (The remarks of Mr. HOLLINGS are that had been there for many years was airport security system is in need of printed in today’s RECORD under shut down, throwing more than 400 em- reformation. The ability of hijackers ‘‘Morning Business.’’) ployees out of work. to ease through our Nation’s airport Mr. HOLLINGS. I see the distin- screeners has created fear among the These airline and aviation-related in- guished Senator from New York is American public about flying and has dustry layoffs are not just numbers. here. I yield the floor. led to a significant downturn in the They represent the lives and liveli- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- travel and tourism industry. Around ator from New York. hoods of hard-working Americans. I the country, air travelers now pa- Mrs. CLINTON. I thank the chairman have heard many stories, as my col- tiently wait in long lines after emer- of the committee who has done such a leagues have, of the hardships that are gency security procedures have been tremendous job of leadership in the being imposed because out of the skies instituted to prevent further tragedies. wake of the terrible attacks of Sep- on September 11 came these dreadful, Thousands of employees, not only from tember 11. I commend him and the horrible acts of terrorism, where people the airline industry, but also well be- ranking member, the distinguished who were willing to commit suicide yond it, have lost their jobs. During Senator from Arizona, and thank them brought about the deaths of thousands these difficult times, it is imperative for their tireless work and their con- and thousands of our fellow citizens that Congress act to protect Americans stant reminders of the challenges we and people from all over the world and from future terrorism and to provide face and the sacrifices that are needed. also wreaked havoc on our airline in- economic assistance to those left un- I rise in support of the chairman’s dustry and the economy in general. employed because of the horrendous hard work on behalf of this bill, and I I hope as we consider this Aviation acts of September 11th. I strongly sup- particularly appreciate the inclusion of Security Act, for which I support and port S. 1447 because it takes vital steps the clear understanding that we have again thank the chairman and the to strengthen our Nation’s airport se- to face a direct threat to our national ranking member, we will also support curity system, to ensure safety for security and we have to do it by join- Senator CARNAHAN’s amendment. Her crews and passengers, and to bolster ing together and establishing a com- aid package for dislocated workers is our economy. monsense set of solutions to the prob- modeled after the successful trade ad- Among the most important provi- lems now before us. justment assistance. It will allow air- sions in this bill is the federalization of The Aviation Security Act the chair- line workers to extend their unemploy- airport security personnel. I support man has worked so hard on is the re- ment insurance while they receive this plan because it is a clear solution sult of many years of his labors and un- needed job training and support serv- to one of the most troublesome aspects derstanding of the difficulties we con- ices or while, hopefully, they wait to be of our current airport security oper- front. I certainly commend him and called back to work because we will all ations: the failure of screeners to de- thank him for his hard work. start flying again. tect dangerous objects. The atrocities

VerDate Mar 15 2010 03:21 Dec 20, 2013 Jkt 081600 PO 00000 Frm 00043 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 J:\ODA425\1997-2008-FILES-4-SS-PROJECT\2001-SENATE-REC-FILES\RECFILES-NEW\S mmaher on DSKCGSP4G1 with SOCIALSECURITY S10446 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE October 10, 2001 of the recent terrorist attacks high- tourism employees, who number in the There is on course—and everybody is light the inadequacies of the current hundreds of thousands, are at risk of agreed to—an amount, in general screening system. Under the system, losing their jobs due to the nationwide terms, on defense, in education, and airlines, subject to Federal Aviation decrease in travel. In Maryland, tour- emergency supplementals, and so forth, Administration requirements, are re- ism is a $7.7 billion industry. It means agriculture, of around $25 billion. And sponsible for administering screening jobs for our people and revenues for our now they are talking about $75 billion; of passengers and their carry-on lug- State and local programs. While we are and that has been restudied, and rather gage. Airlines generally contract out moving vigorously to encourage trav- than the President’s $75 billion, it their screening responsibility to pri- elers to come to Maryland this fall, a comes out to around $114 billion. So vate security companies, often award- decrease in tourism is expected in the while we are talking about stimulus, ing contracts based upon the lowest bid State, as it is nationwide. While it is we are going into an election next No- rather than superior security systems. crucial that we provide support to air- vember with a deficit in excess of $300 Allowing airlines such authority has line workers at this time, we should billion, at least. resulted in a system that too often pro- also remember the plight of the hun- I am for paying the bill. I cannot get motes lower costs over the safety of dreds of thousands of other workers any support for a value-added tax. But passengers. across the State of Maryland and the when we started other wars we put in a Recent separate studies by the GAO country whose livelihood may be af- special tax. I was reminded, of course, and the DOJ’s Inspector General re- fected. that when President Nixon came into vealed the serious inadequacies of the The terrorist attacks of September office, he put in a 10-percent surcharge current screening system and causes 11th were intended to create fear in on imports. And the distinguished ma- for its failures. Among the problems Americans and our way of life, includ- jority leader, Mike Mansfield, took my noted by the IG report was the frequent ing air travel. This legislation will help dear wife Peatsy and myself on a hon- failure of the airlines to conduct back- to ease fears about air travel and the eymoon to about nine countries in Eu- ground checks of employees with ac- state of our economy by strengthening rope to consult and console the heads cess to secure areas and the ability of our airport security system. In this re- of state on why this was necessary. So IG personnel to access secure areas gard, I urge the Senate to pass this leg- we went to Finland, Denmark, Norway, without being challenged by security 68 islation expeditiously. Sweden, France, England, Germany, percent of the time. The GAO report Mr. MCCAIN. Mr. President, I suggest Austria, Italy, Spain, Portugal, Mo- which concluded that screener perform- the absence of a quorum. rocco and we explained that. ance in major U.S. airports was unsat- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The We put on, in World War II, a tax. isfactory, attributed the poor perform- clerk will call the roll. But we are going in two different dan- ance of security screeners to a high The senior assistant bill clerk pro- gerous directions. The right direction, employee turnover rate, more than 100 ceeded to call the roll. of course, is to pursue the war; along percent per year at many airports—low Mr. REID. Mr. President, I ask unan- with that pursuit, a coalition at the wages, insufficient training, and inad- imous consent that the order for the homefront of discipline, restraint, and equate monitoring of screeners. quorum call be rescinded. sacrifice. When you go to war, you Federalizing security operations The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. MIL- can’t ask people to lay their lives on throughout U.S. airports is the best an- LER). Without objection, it is so or- the line and then everybody else go to swer for improving screener perform- dered. Disney World. We better sober up on ance. It would raise wages, lower em- f our talk and particularly with respect ployee turnover, promote career loy- to tax cuts. Further tax cuts is not MORNING BUSINESS alty among screeners, create uniform going to stimulate but enhance the training among security personnel, Mr. REID. Mr. President, I ask unan- rich. So they are all getting together and, as a result, strengthen the per- imous consent that the Senate now in a fine cabal about we are going to formance of screeners to discover dan- proceed to a period of morning business spend so much more and we are going gerous objects. Once the Federal gov- with Senators permitted to speak to stimulate so much more with tax ernment ensures that screeners are therein for a period not to exceed 10 cuts. But they will have a motion to performing their duties in strict adher- minutes. forgo and cancel out those tax in- ence to the highest safety standards, The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without creases in the outyears that they want the public will gain greater confidence objection, it is so ordered. to move fast forward. I want to put in airport security. In light of the cur- f them on notice. rent campaign against terrorism, now PAYING THE BILL f is the time to incorporate this change. As a recent New York Times editorial Mr. HOLLINGS. Somehow, Mr. Presi- HONORING U.S. CAPITOL POLICE stated, ‘‘airports are a front line in the dent, we have to get a grip on our- Mr. WELLSTONE. Mr. President, I struggle against terrorism, and it no selves. We ended, at just the end of want to read this resolution to make longer makes sense to delegate their September, September 30—October 1 sure it is now a formal part of the policing to the private sector, which was the beginning of the fiscal year— RECORD. It was adopted last night. I emphasizes low cost as opposed to secu- with a deficit of $132 billion. No double- submitted this resolution on behalf of rity.’’ I agree with this assessment. talk about on budget, off budget, or all Senators, but let’s make sure it is a I also want to underscore my support public debt and private debt, and all of formal part of the RECORD: for Senator CARNAHAN’s amendment to that. We spent $132 billion more than Whereas the Capitol is an important sym- provide much-needed relief for the we took in. We have been in a deficit bol of freedom and democracy across the thousands of hard-working employees position most of the year, when every- United States and throughout the world, and in the airline industry who have lost one was talking surpluses. those who safeguard the Capitol safeguard their jobs as a result of the horrific at- In August we had a briefing from the that freedom and democracy; Congressional Budget Office to the ef- Whereas millions of people visit the Cap- tack on our Nation on September 11th. itol each year to observe and learn the work- This amendment will provide unem- fect that we were going to have a def- ings of the democratic process; ployment benefits, health care and icit of $104 billion for fiscal year 2002. Whereas the United States Capitol Police training to airline industry employees And he updated that, some 10 days ago, force was created by Congress in 1828 to pro- who have been laid off due to the and said: Rather than $104 billion, I am vide security for the United States Capitol marked decrease in air travel in this going to have to add about $120 billion building; country. to $140 billion. So we are looking at a Whereas, today the United States Capitol The airline industry has been most deficit of at least $224 billion or $244 Police provide protection and support serv- ices throughout an array of congressional directly affected in the aftermath of billion, for starters. That is without buildings, parks, and thoroughfares; the attack, but the ripple effect of the the $40 billion we passed in one stim- Whereas the United States Capitol police attacks is being felt throughout other ulus measure; $15 billion for the airline provide security for Members of Congress, industries as well. Hotel, travel, and measure; so $55 billion there. their staffs, other government employees,

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The first appendix to this nominated.’’ Gibson); Message is a chronology of the interaction On May 16, 2001, the Vice President’s coun- Whereas the horrific events of September between the Comptroller General and my sel wrote to the GAO General Counsel, ask- 11, 2001 have created a uniquely difficult en- staff on this matter. As a matter of comity, ing the Comptroller General to determine vironment, requiring heightened security, my staff furnished substantial information whether the proposed GAO inquiry was ap- and prompting extra alertness and some regarding the Group, providing written an- propriate, in compliance with the law, and, strain among staff and visitors; swers dated May 4, 2001 to questions con- especially in light of information already Whereas the U.S. Capitol Police force has cerning the Group, a copy of the Presidential provided, a productive use of resources, and responded to this challenge quickly and cou- Memorandum establishing the Group, and asking the GAO General Counsel for a state- rageously, including by facilitating the evac- documents responsive to the Comptroller ment of GAO’s legal authority to conduct its uation of all of the buildings under their pur- General’s inquiry concerning costs associ- proposed inquiry. view, as well as the perimeter thereof; ated with the Group’s work. In response to On May 22, 2001, Representatives Dingell Whereas the United States Capitol Police separate requests from the General Account- and Waxman wrote to the Vice President’s Department has since instituted 12-hour, 6- ing Office, executive agencies also have pro- counsel stating that they were ‘‘astounded’’ day shifts, requiring that officers work 30 vided substantial responses concerning the that the GAO’s authority had been ques- hours of overtime each week to ensure our roles of their agency heads on the Group. tioned. continued protection; On July 18, 2001, the Comptroller General On May 25, 2001, the Vice President’s coun- Now, therefore, be it sent to me a letter which stated that he was sel wrote to counsel for Messrs. Dingell and Resolved by the Senate, That— reviewing ‘‘the process by which the Na- Waxman, reporting on the status of cor- (1) the Senate hereby honors and thanks tional Energy Policy was developed’’ and respondence with GAO in the matter. the United States Capitol Police for their that the purpose of the letter was to ‘‘de- On June 1, 2001, the GAO General Counsel outstanding work and dedication, during a mand’’ certain documents. With regard to wrote to the Vice President’s counsel, advis- period of heightened security needs on the documents not already provided that the ing that the Comptroller General wished to day of September 11, 2001 and thereafter; Comptroller General has demanded, statu- go forward with the inquiry and citing as au- (2) when the Senate adjourns on this date tory and constitutional reasons for not pro- thority for the inquiry Section 712, 716, and they shall do so knowing that they are pro- viding them are set forth in the second ap- 717 of Title 31 of the U.S. Code. The letter tected and secure, thanks to the commit- pendix to this Message. I am furnishing a said that GAO would ‘‘initially’’ like to focus ment of the United States Capitol Police. copy of this Message, including its appen- on:] ‘‘1. Previously, you identified 9 meetings I wanted that to be printed in the dices, to the Comptroller General so that the copy will serve as the response to his letter conducted by the NEPDG and indicated that RECORD so we can get that to the offi- each meeting was held in the White House cers who have provided us with this of July 18, 2001 that he would receive under Section 716(b)(1) of Title 31 of the U.S. Code Complex. For each meeting, we want to learn help. We owe a great debt to them. if that provision were applicable in this mat- the name of each attendee, title, and office f ter. represented, as well as the duration of the RICHARD B. CHENEY. meeting. EXECUTIVE BRANCH FUNCTIONING ‘‘2. Previously, you stated that 6 profes- sional staff, referred to as the Group support Mr. BYRD. I ask unanimous consent APPENDIX 1: CHRONOLOGY OF INTERACTION OF staff, were assigned to the Office of the Vice to have printed in the RECORD a letter THE VICE PRESIDENT’S STAFF WITH THE GEN- President for the purpose of supporting the ERAL ACCOUNTING OFFICE addressed to the Senate from the Vice NEPDG. We want to learn their name, title, President, together with two appen- On April 19, 2001, Representatives John office or employer represented; the date on dices, on the subject of the interaction Dingell (D–MI) and Henry Waxman (D–CA) which that person began working for that of- of the Vice President’s staff with the sent a letter to the Executive Director of the fice; and their responsibilities. General Accounting Office. National Energy Policy Development Group ‘‘3. Previously, you indicated that various There being no objection, the mate- (‘‘Group’’), asking a lengthy series of ques- members of the Group support staff met with tions and asking for all records of the Group rial was ordered to be printed in the many individuals to gather information rel- relating to its meetings. That same day, evant to the NEPDG work. For each inter- RECORD, as follows: they asked the General Accounting Office view or meeting, want to establish (a) its THE VICE PRESIDENT, (GAO) to initiate an investigation. date and location, (b) the persons met with, Washington, August 2, 2001. On May 4, 2001, the Vice President’s coun- including their name, title, and office or cli- To the Senate: sel forwarded to Messrs. Dingell and Waxman ents represented, (c) its purpose and agenda, I am writing to inform you of certain ac- answers from the Executive Director of the (d) the information presented, (e) whether tions undertaken by an agent of the Con- Group to their questions. minutes or notes were kept, and (f) how gress, Comptroller General David M. Walker, On May 8, 2001, a GAO Assistant Director members of the NEPDG or Group support which exceed his lawful authority and which, faxed to the Office of the Vice President a re- staff determined who would be invited to the if given effect, would unconstitutionally quest to interview Group officials and staff interviews of meetings. interfere with the functioning of the Execu- and for production of records and informa- ‘‘4. We are interested in learning whether tive Branch. tion. the Vice President met with individuals to By memorandum of January 29, 2001, the On May 15, 2001, Representatives Dingell gather information relevant to the NEPDG President established the National Energy and Waxman sent another letter to the Exec- and, if so, we want to obtain the same infor- Policy Development Group (‘‘Group’’). The utive Director of the Group, expressing dis- mation listed in question 3 above. Group consists of six executive department satisfaction with the answers to their ques- ‘‘5. We are interested in obtaining the di- heads (Treasury, Interior, Agriculture, Com- tions previously received and requesting rect and indirect costs incurred by both the merce, Transportation and Energy), two more information and records, including all Vice President and the Group support staff. agency heads (Federal Emergency Manage- of the following relating to the Group: ‘‘After discussing these questions with ment Agency and Environmental Protection ‘‘. . . correspondence, memoranda, records, you, we would also like to arrange meetings Agency), three officers of the White House summaries of personal conversations or with members of the Group support staff to staff (Policy, Economic Policy, Intergovern- interviews, minutes or records of meetings discuss meetings they conducted and the mental), and the Vice President. The memo- or conferences, opinions or reports of con- process they used to develop information in randum specified that the Group’s ‘‘func- sultants, projections, statistical statements, support of the task force.’’ tions shall be to gather information, delib- drafts, contracts, agreements, purchase or- On June 7, 2001, the Vice President’s coun- erate, and as specified in this memorandum, ders, invoices, confirmations, telegraphs, sel wrote to the GAO General Counsel, advis- make recommendations to the President.’’ It telexes, agendas, books, notes, pamphlets, ing that Sections 717 (which allows GAO to called for the Group to submit to the Presi- periodicals, reports, studies, evaluations, investigate agency implementation of stat- dent a near-term assessment and then a re- opinions, logs, diaries, desk calendars, ap- utes, but no performance of constitutional port setting forth ‘‘a recommended national pointment books, tape recordings, video re- duties) and 716 of Title 31 of the U.S. Code

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Moreover, the term ‘‘agen- the questions asked, relating to costs. The On July 31, 2001, the Comptroller General cy’’ as used in Section 716 does not include letter therefore stated that the Office of the and the Counsel to the Vice President spoke the Vice President of the United States, who Vice President would search for documents by telephone regarding the Comptroller Gen- is a constitutional officer of the Govern- responsive to the GAO question regarding eral’s letter of July 187, 2001 to the Vice ment. the direct and indirect costs of the Group. President. If the Comptroller General’s misconstruc- On June 21, 2001, the Vice President’s coun- On August 1, 2001, the General Counsel of tion of the statutes cited above were to pre- sel sent a letter to GAO forwarding 77 pages the General Accounting Office and the Coun- vail, his conduct would unconstitutionally of documents responsive to the GAO ques- sel to the Vice President spoke by telephone interfere with the functioning of the Execu- tion regarding the direct and indirect costs regarding the Comptroller General’s letter of tive Branch. For example, due regard for the of the Group. July 18, 2001 to the Vice President. constitutional separation of powers requires On June 22, 2001, GAO sent to the Vice respecting the independence of the Presi- President’s counsel a letter claiming to have APPENDIX TWO: REASONS dent, the Vice President and the President’s broad authority to investigate under Sec- With regard to documents not already pro- other senior advisers as they execute the tions 712 and 717 of Title 31 and indicating vided that the Comptroller General has de- function of developing recommendations for that GAO may issue a ‘‘demand letter’’ manded from the Vice President, the reasons policy and legislation—a core constitutional under Section 716 of Title 31 that could lead for not providing them are as set forth in function of the Executive Branch. Also, pres- to litigation. this appendix. The statutes under which the ervation of the ability of the Executive On July 9, 2001, in response to the request Comptroller General purports to act, Sec- Branch to function effectively requires re- of Executive Branch lawyers for an oppor- tions 717, 712, and 716 of Title 31 of the U.S. specting the confidentiality of communica- tunity to meet with the GAO General Coun- Code, do not grant the authority he purports tions among a President, a Vice President, sel to see if a proper accommodation were to exercise. Moreover, if his misconstruction the President’s other senior advisers and possible, the meeting occurred, but no proper of the statutes were to prevail, his conduct others. A President and his senior advisers accommodation was reached. must be able to work in an atmosphere that On July 18, 2001, the Comptroller General would unconstitutionally interfere with the functioning of the Executive Branch of our respects confidentiality of communications issued a letter to the Vice President of the if the President is to get the good, candid ad- United States demanding documents as fol- Government. Section 717 permits the Comptroller Gen- vice and other information upon which wise lows: decisionmaking depends. Note that while the ‘‘1. Your counsel identified nine meetings eral at the request of a House of Congress, a congressional committee of jurisdiction, or Vice President is the President of the Sen- conducted by the National Energy Policy De- ate, he also has executive duties and respon- velopment Group (NEPDG) in his May 4, on his own initiative to ‘‘evaluate the results of a program or activity the Government sibilities in support of the President, as the 2001, letter to the Chairmen and Ranking Mi- Congress has by law recognized. nority Members of the House Committee on carries out under existing law.’’ The Comp- Energy and Commerce and the House Com- troller General lacks authority under Sec- f mittee on Government Reform (hereinafter tion 717 to investigate the President’s exer- cise of his constitutional powers. The Na- IN CELEBRATION OF HISPANIC May 4 letter). We request records providing HERITAGE MONTH the names of the attendees for each meeting, tional Energy Policy Development Group their titles, and the office represented. and its work constitute such an exercise. Mr. DOMENICI. Mr. President, as we ‘‘2. In the May 4 letter, your counsel indi- The Vice President and the other officers of celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month in cated that six professional staff, referred to the United States who serve on the Group America, I believe it is utmost in our as the group support staff, were assigned to act not pursuant to statute but instead only minds and hearts to remember the hor- in relation to exercise of the President’s con- the Office of the Vice President to provide rendous attack on our nation’s finan- support to the NEPDG. We request records stitutional authorities, including his author- providing their names, titles, the office each ity to ‘‘require the Opinion, in writing, of cial center in New York City, and on individual represented, the date on which the principal Officer in each of the executive the Pentagon, on September 11, 2001. each individual began working for such of- Departments, upon any Subject relating to Hispanic Americans I speak with are fice, and the responsibilities of the group the Duties of their respective Offices,’’ to anxious to support our nation’s every support staff. ‘‘take care that the Laws be faithfully exe- effort to rid this world of the incredible ‘‘3. In the May 4 letter, your counsel indi- cuted,’’ and, with respect to Congress, to evil that carried out such an attack. cated that various members of the group ‘‘recommend to their Consideration such Hispanic Americans have answered Measures as he shall judge necessary and ex- support staff met with many individuals to our country’s call to arms in every pre- gather information relevant to the NEPDG pedient.’’ Further, the Comptroller General work. We request records providing the fol- is not evaluating the ‘‘results’’ of the vious war, and they have distinguished lowing information with regard to each of Group’s work; he is attempting to inquire themselves as some of our nation’s these meetings: (a) the date and location, (b) into the process by which the results of the most heroic fighters. As President any person present, including his or her Group’s work were reached. Finally, the George W. Bush recently reminded us, name, title, and office or clients represented, Comptroller General has not claimed that he ‘‘Hispanic Americans served with her- (c) the purpose and agenda, (d) any informa- is conducting the proposed investigation on oism in every major American military tion presented, (e) minutes or notes, and (f) his own initiative, and has instead stated conflict.’’ that he is conducting it at the request of two how members of the NEPDG, group support Many of my colleagues might not be staff, or others determined who would be in- Congressional committees, yet no Com- vited to the meetings. mittee (as distinguished from two individual aware of the fact that Hispanics in ‘‘4. We request records providing the fol- Members of Congress who serve as the rank- World War II were over-represented lowing information with regard to any meet- ing minority members of two committees) among Medal of Honor winners. I would ings the Vice President as chair of the has made such a request to the Comptroller like to remember two of these distin- NEPDG had with individuals to gather infor- General. guished medal winners from New Mex- mation relevant to the NEPDG. (a) the date Section 712, which permits the Comptroller ico. and location, (b) any person present, includ- General to investigate matters related to the Joseph P. Martinez, born in Taos, ing his or her name, title, and office or cli- ‘‘receipt, disbursement, and use of public New Mexico, gave his life for our coun- ents represented, (c) the purpose and agenda, money,’’ applies if at all only to his question (d) any information presented, (e) minutes or concerning the costs of the Group’s work. try during World War II. In the Aleu- notes, and (f) how the Vice President or oth- Documents that pertain to the costs of the tians, finding himself in snow covered ers determined who would be invited to the Group already have been produced to the trenches, he chose to advance against meetings. Comptroller General as a matter of comity. the enemy in the face of severe hostile ‘‘5. We request any records containing in- The narrow authority conferred by Section machine gun, rifle, and mortar fire. His formation about the direct and indirect costs 712 does not provide a basis for his other example inspired others to advance in incurred in the development of the National questions. this difficult and dangerous climb. Energy Policy. To date, we have been given Section 716 allows the Comptroller General After successfully and personally si- 77 pages of miscellaneous records purporting to seek to compel production of documents to relate to these direct and indirect costs. only when he has the requisite need for the lencing several enemy trenches, he Because the relevance of many of these documents for a lawful inquiry conducted in reached the rim where he was fatally records is unclear, we continue to request all accordance with Section 712 or 717. Because wounded. The U.S. Army recognized records responsive to our request, including Sections 712 and 717 do not provide a basis Joe Martinez’s valor beyond the call of

VerDate Mar 15 2010 03:21 Dec 20, 2013 Jkt 081600 PO 00000 Frm 00046 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 J:\ODA425\1997-2008-FILES-4-SS-PROJECT\2001-SENATE-REC-FILES\RECFILES-NEW\S mmaher on DSKCGSP4G1 with SOCIALSECURITY October 10, 2001 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S10449 duty by awarding him the United ter, marking the start of its important panic Americans. I ask unanimous con- States Medal of Honor. work to rebuild the economic viability sent that this September 23 Albu- In Vietnam, 22-year old U.S. Army of a deteriorated neighborhood and in- querque Journal article be printed in Specialist Fourth Class Daniel crease job opportunity. the RECORD. Fernandez of Albuquerque, New Mex- I would like to mention other exam- There being no objection, the mate- ico, sacrificed himself to save four of ples of commitment to community rial was ordered to be printed in the his comrades. Fernandez vaulted over around our state, such as the Roswell RECORD, as follows: his wounded sergeant and threw him- Hispano Chamber of Commerce of [From the Albuquerque Journal, Sept. 23, self on a grenade that was not noticed Roswell, New Mexico. This group has 2001] in time for the men around him to save been a unifying force in their commu- LIST A SOURCE OF PRIDE FOR HISPANICS AND themselves. This action cost him his nity’s economic development issues, AMERICANS life. Fernandez also received the and have long supported the Character (By Dan Herrera) United States Medal of Honor. Counts program to see that the six pil- The national celebration of Hispanic Herit- There are many more stories about lars of character, Respect, Responsi- age Month, which for some odd reason runs Hispanic Medal of Honor winners. Our bility, Trustworthiness, Citizenship, from Sept. 15 through Oct. 15, has been ob- nation is proud to have men and Fairness, and Caring, are taught early scured by the overwhelming shock and sor- women like these in our ranks. in the classroom. row created by the terrorist attacks of Sept. This month, I want Americans to re- On September 24, Mr. I. Martin 11. But Hispanic Heritage Month has never member Hispanic veterans from World Mercado, President of Mercado Con- been that big a public spectacle, at least in War I, World War II, the Korean War, struction in Albuquerque, received the these parts; instead, as elsewhere, the week- Vietnam and Desert Storm. I can pre- national Small Business Administra- end-long beer-company-promoted Cinco de dict with great confidence that His- tion’s Minority Small Business Person Mayo celebration has taken center stage panics in every service will earn more of the Year Award. The son of Mexican among Hispanic-oriented celebrations. Medals of Honor, Distinguished Service immigrants, Martin is a wonderful il- In fact, it’s hard to find many special His- Crosses, and Silver and Bronze Stars lustration of the American dream, and panic Heritage Month events in Albu- for valor in combat. querque. Most notable is the free Chau- of the important contributions that tauqua series now under way at the National If these wartime contributions by Hispanic-owned small businesses make Hispanic Cultural Center. Its opening per- Hispanics have been and will continue to our economy. formance, Jean Jordan as Queen Isabella, to be remarkable, those made on the Achievements of this kind through- had to be delayed because of the attacks on homefront through lives invested in out New Mexico have helped increase the East Coast. History buffs can still catch communities are equally deserving of the number of minority-owned busi- several other shows. Call the center at 246– our recognition and gratitude. On Au- nesses in our state by more than 50 per- 2261 for more information. I had a long con- gust 15, President George W. Bush vis- cent in the last five years. There are versation the other day with Ruben Salaz, ited Albuquerque for the grand opening now more than 22,000 Hispanic-owned author of ‘‘New Mexico: a Brief Multi-his- tory,’’ about Hispanic Heritage Month. He of the Hispano Chamber of Commerce’s businesses in New Mexico. believes New Mexico could reduce its shame- Barelas Job Opportunity Center, a fa- As Hispanics gain long-overdue na- fully high Hispanic student dropout rate by cility meant to help tear down barriers tional recognition as a force that can- putting a greater emphasis in history classes faced by Hispanics and others in find- not, and should not, be ignored, we are on our state’s long, proud past. ing employment or starting a new busi- reminded of countless stories like He’s got a point. Learning about important ness. those I have mentioned. I believe that figures with names like Juan de Onate, Helping open this business develop- there is no better time to work for fed- Diego de Vargas and Juan Bautista de Anza, ment center, the President drew atten- eral policies that ensure that small all early governors of the Spanish colony of New Mexico who played especially important tion to the spirit of the facility, that of businesses, community organizations, roles, alongside names like George Wash- citizens asking what they could do to and schools have the support they need ington, Thomas Jefferson and Abraham Lin- improve their community, and what to make decisions in favor of economic coln couldn’t hurt. Students also might like they could do to help a neighbor in success and strong families. This is the learning more about historically important need. The President accurately and elo- spirit of America. Indians like Pope and Cuerno Verde while quently concluded that this was ‘‘the Finally, I appreciate the opening for they’re at it. spirit of America, captured right here a new era in U.S.-Mexico relations as New Mexico has always been much more in Albuquerque, New Mexico.’’ Presidents Bush and Fox work to de- than a stop along the trail ultimately lead- velop a partnership for prosperity ing to California and Manifest Destiny. But I believe our President has it right. I Hispanics also have played important roles am proud that the lives of Hispanic across our shared border. Both nations in American history outside of New Mexico. New Mexicans are vital evidence of the have much to gain through the imple- So, in recognition of this special month, spirit of America as they invest them- mentation of win-win policies on trade, here is an assortment of Americans you may selves in families, schools, businesses, immigration and the war on drugs. As not have known about or may not have and churches. And New Mexicans rec- we celebrate New Mexico’s and Amer- known were Hispanic. There was a time not ognize that these modern achievements ica’s Hispanic heritage, I hope we will too long ago that nobody was counting, after build on a centuries-long legacy of His- continue to capitalize on our common all. Most of the information was compiled panic history in our state, earning us a ground with Mexico, making the most using Salaz’s information-packed book and peerless role in our nation’s diversity. of new opportunities for trade and co- another wonderful book called ‘‘Hispanic In New Mexico, we know that His- operation with our neighbor. Firsts: 500 Years of Extraordinary Achieve- panics were on the scene even before New Mexicans regularly enjoy and ment’’ by Nicolas Kanellos, which contains a the Mayflower set sail. The Hispanic celebrate the centuries-long influence 372-page listing of accomplishments. Both influence in New Mexico shaping our of Hispanic culture and traditions on belong in every library in New Mexico. architecture and culture has been sig- our society. This month in which our Joseph Hernandez: In 1822, the Whig party nificant since the arrival of Spanish nation recognizes the special contribu- member from Florida became the first His- panic representative in the U.S. Congress. explorer Don Juan de Onate near San tions of Hispanic Americans finds our Octaviano Larrazolo: A New Mexico Repub- Juan Pueblo in 1598, 22 years before the country united as never before to re- lican, Larrazolo became the first Hispanic landing at Plymouth Rock. build and defend this great land after a U.S. Senator in 1928. When the national media today talks devastating attack. This in mind, there Dennis Chavez: In 1944, the New Mexico and writes a lot about the recent ‘‘ar- could be no better time to honor His- senator, a Democrat, introduced the first rival’’ of Hispanics on our national panic Americans for valiantly serving Fair Employment Practices bill, which pro- scene, they’re recognizing a talented, the needs of nation and community, de- hibited discrimination because of race, creed spirited people New Mexico has known fending our freedom, bettering our or national origin. The bill was defeated, but it was an important step toward the 1964 for a long time. economy, and building strong families, Civil Rights Act. I have mentioned the opening of the for this is the spirit of America. Bernardo de Galvez: A governor of Lou- Albuquerque Hispano Chamber of Com- New Mexico’s largest newspaper re- isiana and brigadier general during the Revo- merce’s Barelas Job Opportunity Cen- cently rendered a broad tribute to His- lutionary War, he fought British forces for

VerDate Mar 15 2010 03:21 Dec 20, 2013 Jkt 081600 PO 00000 Frm 00047 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 J:\ODA425\1997-2008-FILES-4-SS-PROJECT\2001-SENATE-REC-FILES\RECFILES-NEW\S mmaher on DSKCGSP4G1 with SOCIALSECURITY S10450 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE October 10, 2001 three years along the Gulf of Mexico and RECOGNITION OF THE GOVERN- veterans, family men and women. They captured Mobile and Pensacola in 1781, forc- MENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF represent the very fabric of America ing the British to fight the war on two CHINA ON TAIWAN and embody the American values of op- fronts. Galveston Bay in Texas is named after him. Mr. SMITH of New Hampshire. Mr. portunity and freedom. They also rep- Jorge Farragut: A Revolutionary War hero President, the evil acts perpetrated on resent the finest traditions of selfless who fought at the battle of Savannah and at September 11, which took thousands of service to family, community, and Na- the second defense of Charleston, he would innocent lives in New York, Wash- tion to which we all aspire. We mourn be outdone by his son, David. with their families. David G. Farragut: He became the first ad- ington, D.C. and Pennsylvania, have brought out the best and worst in man. I now call the roll of those seven citi- miral of the U.S. Navy in 1866. As a Union zens, members of the Defense Intel- commander during the Civil War, Farragut In the days following the terrorist at- gained immortality during the victory at tacks on the United States, Americans ligence Agency, who died, in service to Mobile where, after being warned that the gained a clearer picture of who our their Nation at the Pentagon on Sep- bay was filled with mines, said, ‘‘Damn the friends were by their sincere words and tember 11, 2001: Rosa Marie Chapa of torpedoes! Full speed ahead!’’ Today, a guid- by their actions. In particular, I ap- Springfield, VA; Sondra N. Foster of ed missile destroyer bears his name. Clinton, MD; Robert J. Hymel of Philip Bazaar: In 1865, he became the first plaud the Government of the Republic of China on Taiwan which quickly of- Woodbridge, VA; Shelley A. Marshal of Hispanic American to win the Congressional Marbury, MD; Patricia E. Michley of Medal of Honor. fered its assistance, support, and Marcelino Serna: He was a soldier from Al- strong condemnation of terrorism. Springfield, VA; Charles E. Sabin of buquerque who became the first Hispanic to Recently, I learned that the Republic Burke, VA; and Karl W. Teepe of Cen- win the Distinguished Service Cross in 1918 of China on Taiwan has canceled here treville, VA. after single-handedly capturing 24 German Rosa M. Chapa served as a Senior in the United States what should have soldiers. He reportedly was not recommended Management Officer in the Office of been a great day of celebration for the for a Medal of Honor because he was just a the Comptroller, Deputy Comptroller Taiwanese people living in this coun- buck private and also could not read or write for Force Structure and Management. English well enough to sign reports. try. The Republic of China’s National Ms. Chapa began her civilian career Guy Gabaldon: The 1960 movie ‘‘Hell to Day was to have been held today, Octo- with DIA on November 23, 1997 and Eternity’’ is based on this California’s her- ber 10, in order to honor and remember oism in World War II, which led to the sur- served with the Federal Government those who perished in the September 11 render of 2,000 Japanese soldiers on Saipan for over 30 years. Ms. Chapa was re- attacks. I am touched by the Republic Island. sponsible for ensuring that critical China’s actions and their sympathy for Luis Walter Alvarez: Alvarez was one of manpower information flowed smooth- the most distinguished physicists in U.S. his- the victims. ly to automated management systems. tory. A member of the Manhattan Project, Despite continual attempts by the Ms. Chapa is survived by her husband, he is credited with the development of the People’s Republic of China politically Jose Chapa, and five children, Roger, triggering device for the first plutonium and militarily to threaten the Republic bomb. He flew in a B–29 following the Enola John, Elza, Gracie, and Julie. of China on Taiwan, that island nation Gay to observe the atomic bomb explosion Sandra N. Foster served as a Senior over Hiroshima. Among his many awards are has remained committed to democracy Management Officer in the Office of the Nobel Prize and the National Medal of and has matured into a prosperous na- the Comptroller, Deputy Comptroller Science. tion. On Taiwan’s National Day, I be- for Force Structure and Management. George Santayana: The poet-philosopher in lieve Taiwan needs a greater inter- 1889 became the first Hispanic writer to re- Ms. Foster began her civilian career national presence, and I support that with DIA on August 27, 1978. Ms. Foster ceive a Ph.D. from Harvard. In 1927 he be- island nation’s desire to share its re- came the first U.S. Hispanic to be awarded was responsible for conducting analysis sources and ideas. This can only be the Gold Medal from the Royal Society of and evaluations of the manpower and Literature in London. done through Taiwan’s inclusion into functional implications of plans and Lucrezia Bori: She made her debut at the international organizations. As we programs, and developing and exe- Metropolitan Opera in New York in 1912 and struggle to recover from the cata- cuting complex resource management became an operatic diva. She led the effort strophic events of September 11, 2001, credited with saving the Met during the De- activities. Ms. Foster is survived by let us always be mindful of who Amer- her husband, Kenneth Foster. pression. ica’s true allies and friends are. Esteban Bellan: In 1871, Bellan became the Robert J. Hymel served as a Senior first Hispanic professional baseball player in f Management Officer in the Office of the United States. He was a black Cuban. the Comptroller, Deputy Comptroller HONORING DEFENSE INTEL- Around the turn of the 20th century, when for Force Structure and Management. LIGENCE AGENCY EMPLOYEES blacks were no longer allowed to play in the Mr. Hymel began his civilian career majors, teams often had to prove the ‘‘racial WHO LOST THEIR LIVES with DIA on March 7, 1994 after retiring purity’’ of Hispanic players. Hispanics from Mr. WARNER. Mr. President, I rise Vernon ‘‘Lefty’’ Gomez, to Juan Marichal, to from the Air Force with over 23 years Rod Carew, to Sammy Sosa have long played today to honor the memory of seven of active duty service. Mr. Hymel was star roles in professional baseball. employees of the Defense Intelligence responsible for DIA joint manpower Jim Plunkett: Of German, Irish and Mexi- Agency who lost their lives in the hor- issues that focused on military human can descent, Plunkett was the first Hispanic rific terrorist attacks that befell our intelligence management and organiza- Heisman Trophy winner and the first to start Nation on the morning of September tion. Mr. Hymel is survived by his wife, as quarterback in the National Football 11, 2001, and to pay tribute to the duty Pat Hymel and daughter, Natalie Con- League. Desi Arnaz: The first Hispanic television and sacrifice these citizens have ren- nors. star and a network broadcast pioneer, along dered in service to their country. Shelley A. Marshall served as a Sen- with his wife Lucille Ball, created one of the Today, Vice Admiral Thomas R. Wil- ior Management Officer in the Office of most popular series of all times: ‘‘I Love son, Director, Defense Intelligence the Comptroller, Deputy Comptroller Lucy.’’ Agency, will preside over a memorial for Force Structure and Management. The entertainment industry is packed with service at Bolling Air Force Base for Ms. Marshall began her civilian career stars who either had names that were not these innocent victims of terrorism. As with DIA on June 6, 1987. Ms. Marshall Spanish or changed their names to mask their heritage during times of prejudice. part of the ceremony, the names of was responsible for budget formulation, Some are Raquel Welch, Rita Hayworth, An- these brave citizens will be added to budget execution, and preparing agen- thony Quinn, Joan Baez, Linda Ronstadt, DIA’s Patriots Memorial at the De- cy budget plans. Ms. Marshall is sur- Vicki Carr, Richie Valens, Mariah Carey and fense Intelligence Analysis Center at vived by her husband, Donn E. Mar- Freddy Fender. I had one friend, a Deadhead, Bolling, joining other members of DIA shall, and two children, Drake and who never realized that Jerry Garcia of the who were killed in service to their Na- Chandler. Grateful Dead was Hispanic until I told him. tion. Patricia A. Mickley served as a Sen- The list could go on and on, but you get As I read the biographies of these fel- ior Financial Resources Manager in the the picture. One thing to remember, though: While it low countrymen, I was struck by the Office of the Comptroller, Deputy may be Hispanic Heritage Month, that herit- picture they paint of our great Nation, Comptroller for Program and Budget. age is being celebrated by Americans. young and old, ethnically diverse, two Ms. Mickley began her civilian career

VerDate Mar 15 2010 03:21 Dec 20, 2013 Jkt 081600 PO 00000 Frm 00048 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 J:\ODA425\1997-2008-FILES-4-SS-PROJECT\2001-SENATE-REC-FILES\RECFILES-NEW\S mmaher on DSKCGSP4G1 with SOCIALSECURITY October 10, 2001 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S10451 with DIA on August 2, 1998 after work- THE REPUBLIC OF CHINA’S religious beliefs. Sikh-Americans have ing as a Budget Analyst for the Depart- NATIONAL DAY made America their home for over one ment of the Air Force since 1980. Ms. Mr. JOHNSON. Mr. President, I rise hundred years, and in that time they Mickley was responsible for the devel- today to thank President Chen Shui- have significantly contributed to the opment, presentation, and execution of bian of the Republic of China for his vitality, prosperity, and harmony of detailed budget estimates with a pri- country’s support of the United States the communities in which they live. mary focus on infrastructure financial in the aftermath of the September 11 In the time that has passed since management and the program/ budget attack on America. President Chen September 11, Sikh-Americans have interaction process. Ms. Mickley is sur- Shui-bian expressed his condolences to been vocal in their support for Ameri- vived by her husband, Joseph R. the American people and condemned cans, both for those that lost their Mickley, and daughter, Marie. lives in the attack and those that now Charles ‘‘Chuck’’ E. Sabin was a Sen- the terrorist acts as shameful and cow- risk their lives in their attempt to ior Financial Resources Expert in ardly. In a show of unity and shared bring to justice those that are respon- DIA’s Comptroller’s office. Mr. Sabin mourning over this tragic event, Presi- started his career with DIA in August dent Chen Shui-bian ordered all gov- sible. But sadly, Sikh-Americans have 1981 as an Accountant in the Financial ernment flags be flown at half mast for been among the initial and repeated Policy and Accounting Division, Comp- two days and asked all government of- victims of hate crimes in the United troller. He was selected as a Defense fices in the United States to cancel States since the attacks, and they con- Intelligence Senior Level in August their National Day celebrations. tinue to suffer daily from actual vio- 1999. Prior to arriving at DIA, he served Taiwan was one of the first countries lence and threats of violence. This several years with the Department of to declare its unequivocal support and comes in spite of unambiguous remarks Army. He served for 31 years in Federal cooperation with the United States. by President Bush and Attorney Gen- service. Mr. Sabin is survived by two Taiwan has also offered its resources to eral Ashcroft that any inappropriate sons, Charles E. Sabin Jr. and Paul help in the worldwide fight against ter- activity emanating from either reli- Sabin. rorism. gious or ethnic intolerance would be Karl W. Teepe served as a Senior Fi- During this time of rebuilding and re- prosecuted to the fullest extent of the nancial Resources Manager in the Of- membrance, it is important to recog- law. It is distasteful to me that in our fice of the Comptroller, Deputy Comp- nize that Taiwan will be marking its search for terrorist schemes, necessary troller for Program and Budget. Mr. National Day on October 10. The Re- though it is, some Americans have Teepe began his civilian career with public of China on Taiwan is a true de- looked toward the most convenient and DIA on September 3, 1991 after retiring mocracy which guarantees all the po- conspicuous available target to blame, from the Army with over 20 years of litical freedom and civil liberty to its that being individuals of Middle East- active duty service. Mr. Teepe was re- people. In addition, Taiwan is one of ern or South Asian descent whose ap- sponsible for the development of the the most important economic players pearance is considered different than General Defense Intelligence Program in the world. Despite its small popu- the norm. As we learn more and more budget. Mr. Teepe is survived by his lation of 23 million people, Taiwan has of the origins of these radical religious wife, Donna, and his children, Adam financial resources surpassing those of movements, it is important that we re- and Wendy. many Western countries. frain from painting all religions and One cannot help but be moved by the There are many challenges facing ethnicities with a very broad and indis- tragedy that befell these victims and Taiwan and America. The United criminate brush. Although radical reli- their families, as well as the thousands States must continue to encourage pro- gious movements may share the name of others who suffered as a result of ductive dialogue between Taiwan and of a major religion, they clearly obfus- these despicable acts of terror at the the Chinese mainland to promote peace cate the basic tenets and purposes of Pentagon and the World Trade Center and security in the region. At the same these religions, especially those related in New York. They all went about their time, Taiwan must be allowed to par- to tolerance, understanding, and peace. daily lives that day, striving to have ticipate in international organizations In my own State of New Mexico, I am an honorable, decent life and toiling to that allow Taiwan’s success to be emu- proud to say we have a large, energetic, provide for their families, their com- lated around the world. On Taiwan’s and engaged Sikh-American popu- munities, and their country, each in National Day, I hope Taiwan and the lation. They live throughout my State their own way. None expected or de- Chinese mainland will one day be re- and contribute significantly to the pro- served to experience the senseless ter- united under principles of freedom and fessional, economic, and spiritual vi- ror that intruded upon our Nation on democracy, thus leading to lasting sta- tality of the communities in which September 11. bility and prosperity in the Asian Pa- they live. The jobs that they hold, There is an imperative that emerges cific Region. whether they are doctors, lawyers, en- from this tragedy. These brave men gineers, businessmen, educators, or so- and women of the Defense Intelligence f cial service providers, are essential to Agency, and their compatriots that CONDEMNING BIGOTRY AND VIO- the social and economic welfare of the also perished that day, must not be for- LENCE AGAINST SIKH-AMERI- people in New Mexico. They always gotten and must not have died in vain. CANS have been, and always will be, an inte- Today, their names are engraved on a gral part of their communities, and, ac- DIA memorial to courage and service. Mr. BINGAMAN. Mr. President, I rise Today also, our Nation is united in today in strong support of Senate Con- cordingly, they have been treated in a purpose as seldom before in its history current Resolution 74, legislation that manner that reflects their position in to rid the world of terrorism. It is a explicitly condemns the bigotry and vi- my State as friends, neighbors, and col- noble cause, destined for success, large- olence against Sikh-Americans that leagues. That treatment should con- ly because these tragic losses have has originated as a result of the Sep- tinue today, tomorrow, and in the fu- awakened a sense of justice and de- tember 11, 2001 terrorist attacks on ture. cency in our Nation and amongst civ- Washington, D.C. and New York City. Over the years, Sikh-Americans have ilized peoples around the world. Let me begin by saying that I am done much to make New Mexico a bet- On behalf of a mournful, but grateful deeply disturbed that such a resolution ter place to live. They have created the Nation, I extend heartfelt condolences has to be introduced in our country. 3HO Foundation, a non-profit organiza- to the families and loved ones of those For more than 200 years America has tion dedicated to the service and teach- lost, so tragically, on September 11. treasured the freedoms held in the Con- ing of the science of Yoga and medi- Together, we celebrate lives lived well stitution and the Bill of Rights, includ- ation. The organization has served in a and honorably. Together we mourn ing the right of Americans to pursue consultative manner to the Economic lives ended prematurely and families the religion of their choice. Through- and Social Council of the United Na- devastated by loss and grief. Together out those years, America has attracted tions since 1994. Sikh-Americans spon- we unite to remember and muster the individuals from around the world who sor the International Peace Prayer resolve to ensure, never again. found refuge from persecution for their Day, part of their effort to recognize

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Chairman establish businesses that have as their the passage of the fiscal year 2002 Na- LEVIN has indicated that these provi- foremost motivation the distribution tional Defense Authorization Act that sions—which have important implica- of products and assistance to those in passed the Senate last week by a vote tions for our national security—will be need. Sikh-Americans are an asset to of 99 to 0. The annual process of au- considered as a stand-alone bill at a New Mexico in every way. thorizing funding for our nation’s later time. In addition, $1.3 billion in armed forces and defense activities is funding that was cut from the Presi- The resolution introduced by Senator dent’s missile defense budget request DURBIN and co-sponsored by myself and always a grave and important matter with profound implications for our na- and targeted toward counterterrorism many other colleagues states in un- activities will be used to fund—at the equivocal terms that: 1. bigotry and tional defense and global security. In light of the recent and vicious terrorist discretion of the President—missile de- any acts of violence or discrimination fense activities or counterterrorism ac- against any American, including Sikh- attacks on the symbols of our financial and military power and the murder of tivities. Americans should be condemned; 2. the Certainly, we ought to do all we thousands of innocent Americans, this civil rights and civil liberties of all can—especially in light of the terrorist process has become even more signifi- Americans, including Sikh-Americans, attack—to protect our nation from all cant. should be protected; 3. local and Fed- threats, including ballistic missiles. I To that end, it is entirely appro- eral law enforcement authorities support the testing and development of priate and necessary that a major focus should work to prevent hate crimes a limited national missile defense sys- of this legislation is combating inter- against all Americans, including Sikh- tem, so long as it is consistent with national terrorism and other asym- international arms control treaties and Americans, and; 4. local and Federal metric threats such as terrorism in- enhances global security. However, the law enforcement authorities should volving weapons of mass destruction, unilateral abrogation of the 1972 ABM prosecute to the fullest extent of the including the use of nuclear, biological, Treaty by the United States would be law all those who commit hate crimes, or chemical weapons. In my view, we highly destabilizing, in my view, and including those against Sikh-Ameri- ought to redouble our efforts and re- could expedite China’s nuclear mod- cans. main vigilant in our counterterrorism ernization plans. It could also fuel an I support this legislation in the activities to prevent these tragedies international arms race between India strongest possible manner and I state from occurring and to deter those who and Pakistan, which is not in any na- in the strongest possible terms that contemplate such acts of barbarism. tion’s interest. I hope that we can con- the kind of violence Sikh-Americans The fiscal year 2002 National Defense tinue to debate these important issues Authorization Act takes a number of have suffered from since the September that have profound implications for important steps in thwarting ter- 11 attack must stop. Furthermore, I our nation’s defense and foreign policy. ask local, State, and Federal law en- rorism. It authorizes $5.6 billion to The fiscal year 2002 National Defense forcement to re-double their efforts to deter and defend against the threat of Authorization provides $343.5 billion in prevent these abhorrent actions and terrorism—an increase of $1.0 billion funding for vital national security ac- prosecute perpetrators of such actions over fiscal year 2001 levels. Specifi- tivities of the Department of Defense to the full extent of the law. We need cally, it increases funding by $217.2 and certain nuclear non-proliferation to make it clear that acts of violence million to the Department of Defense’s programs of the Department of Energy. against other religions and ethnicities Combating Terrorism Initiative— All in all, this legislation represents an as a means of exacting revenge for the which is aimed at defending and re- increase of $32.9 billion—a 10 percent recent terrorist attacks are unaccept- sponding to the use of weapons of mass increase over last year’s levels and rep- able and will not be tolerated in this destruction. Another important initia- resents the largest increase in defense country. tive includes a $10 million increase to spending since the mid-1980s. Much of the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of America has long been a beacon of the funding increases are targeted, Staff’s Combating Terrorism Readiness freedom and tolerance in the inter- rightfully so, to the men and women Initiative Fund which targets and iden- national system, but it goes without who serve in the armed forces, includ- tifies emerging threats from terrorist saying that it suffers in stature when ing: increases in compensation to im- organizations and funds vital counter- the civil rights of Sikh-Americans, as prove the quality of life of U.S. forces terrorism activities and training by well as Americans of Muslim, Hindu, or and their families; increasing military our nation’s armed forces. pay; and increasing housing allowances other religious persuasion, come under This legislation also continues our open attack. In my view, these indi- and educational benefits. efforts to cease the proliferation of This legislation also includes a provi- vidual abuses are not indicative of the weapons of mass destruction. In par- people we as Americans are, nor are sion authorizing the Administration to ticular, this legislation authorizes consider and possibly recommend an they reflective of the society that we $403.0 million for the Nunn-Lugar Coop- aspire to be. But they have a cost and additional round of base closures and erative Threat Reduction program realignments, BRAC, in 2003. It author- we cannot ignore them. It is time that which has successfully helped destroy we acknowledge the contemptuous be- izes the Secretary of Defense—in con- and dismantle more than 5,000 nuclear sultation with Congress—to appoint havior that is occurring, unite as a warheads and more than 1,000 nuclear country in our universal condemnation members to a bipartisan commission missiles in the former Soviet Union. tasked with making recommendations of hate crimes of any type, and censure One of the most critically important it to the fullest extent of the law. on the closure and realignment of mili- and innovative provisions of the Nunn- tary facilities. Their recommendations There is no doubt that we are in a Lugar program—the Initiatives for would come before the President—en difficult moment in our country’s his- Proliferation Prevention program—has masse—who would either approve or tory and we must take extraordinary helped prevent Russian scientists from disapprove of the commission’s report. steps to prevent further injuries and exporting their knowledge of nuclear If the President agrees with the com- loss of life. But even now we need to weapons or other weapons of mass de- mission’s recommendations, Congress take care to not abandon the principles struction to rogue states. would have an up-or-down vote on the and the spirit of our Constitution and Chairman LEVIN and Ranking Mem- entire list of recommendations. the Bill of Rights. Indeed, it is my hope ber WARNER deserve to be commended Since 1995, I have voted against addi- that we use these unfortunate cir- for their efforts to find agreement on tional rounds of base closures because I cumstances as an opportunity to move the missile defense issue. Provisions felt it was premature to authorize forward with an even more sincere and that would have sought to prevent the them without knowing the full effect, collective commitment to the ideals Administration from engaging in ac- costs, and savings associated with pre- that have made this Nation so great. tivities that would have violated the vious rounds. It has now been six years

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These submarines My amendment addresses this funding of the 21st century. The Department of have 22 years of hull life left, and con- shortfall by authorizing up to $600 mil- Defense has estimated savings of $14 verting these submarines will provide lion in fiscal year 2002, up to $800 mil- billion dollars from previous rounds of the U.S. Navy with invaluable stealth lion in fiscal year 2003, and up to $1 bil- base closures and has maintained that capability and fire power. I am pleased lion in fiscal year 2004 to meet the bur- the U.S. armed forces has 20 to 25 per- that much of the work for converting geoning demands of local fire depart- cent excess capacity resulting from too these submarines will be performed by ments as they seek to protect commu- many military bases. While we ought talented, diligent workers in South- nities and save lives. do all we can to streamline and im- eastern Connecticut. I also filed an amendment on the prove the efficiency of our nation’s This legislation funds many weapons critically important issue of election armed forces, I believe we should be programs that will play a critical role reform. The National Defense Author- very careful and judicious about the in our national defense in the near fu- ization bill included requirements for closing of miliary bases. After all, once ture, including the F–22, the Joint state and local election officials to a military base is closed, it will most Strike Fighter, and the Comanche heli- meet with regard to voting by military likely be gone forever. My home state copter. For the near term, this legisla- and overseas voters. While I strongly of Connecticut has been particularly tion also provides funding to upgrade support the voting rights provisions in- affected by previous rounds, and I be- the engines of the aging fleet of F–15s cluded in the National Defense Author- lieve that decisions to close military and F–16s. ization bill, I would like to see these facilities must be done with the utmost Joint STARS—the highly sophisti- issues addressed in a more comprehen- care that is consistent with our na- cated and technologically advanced sive and meaningful way. I have au- tional security needs. While I support radar surveillance aircraft system—is thored legislation, S. 565, the Equal the provision in this legislation to au- fully funded at $283.2 million with $46 Protection of Voting Rights Act— thorize an additional round of closures, million in advanced procurement of an which passed the Senate Rules Com- it does not necessarily mean that I will additional Joint STARS platform in mittee by a vote of 10 to 0—that would agree with the recommendations. I will the future. This advanced radar system accomplish this by ensuring that basic, reserve judgment on the merits of their is manufactured at Northrop Grum- federal standards to secure the right to recommendations if and when the com- man’s Norden facility in Norwalk, Con- vote in federal elections are provided mission’s report is completed. necticut. Theater Commanders-in- to all eligible American voters. In Overall, this legislation includes Chief have consistently articulated the order to accomplish this in an expe- vital increases in military readiness need for additional Joint STARS air- dited fashion, I planned to offer my and preparedness, and represents an craft, and these platforms have histori- election reform bill as an amendment important first step toward modern- cally provided vital surveillance and to the National Defense Authorization izing and transforming the military to reconnaissance functions in the Per- bill in the hope that this would spur meet the security challenges of the 21st sian Gulf, Bosnia, and Kosovo. action to enact meaningful, com- century. To that end, I am very pleased I would also like to mention some prehensive election reform into law be- that this legislation recognizes and re- other important programs authorized fore Congress adjourns for the year. wards the ingenuity and technological under this legislation. Funding for fif- acumen of Connecticut’s highly skilled teen C–17 transport airplanes—powered However, in lieu of offering that workforce, defense and aerospace by Pratt & Whitney F117 jet engines— amendment and in order to facilitate firms, and contractors. is provided under this bill for a total of swift enactment of the defense bill, I Increases in funding for the procure- $3.5 billion. In addition, funding for air- included language in a bipartisan ment of Sirkorsky Black Hawk UH–60 craft training systems for the U.S. amendment—offered by Senator helicopters reflect the critical impor- Navy—also powered by Pratt & Whit- ALLARD—which recognizes the need to tance that this aircraft holds for the ney engines—is authorized for an addi- ensure that all eligible voters have Army, Navy, Army National Guard, tional $44.6 million dollars above the their vote counted. Specifically, this and Army Reserve. This legislation au- President’s request. And, $4.5 million is sense-of-the-Senate language states thorizes funding for 10 additional UH– provided for important military re- that each election administrator of a 60 Black Hawk helicopters for the search projects conducted at the Uni- Federal, State, or local election should Army National Guard—addressing a versity of Connecticut in the area of ensure that all eligible American vot- critical funding shortfall by meeting medical vaccines and fuel cells. ers, regardless of race, ethnicity, dis- the Guard’s number one unfunded pri- Finally, Mr. President, I would like ability, the language they speak, or the ority. These high-quality, techno- to address two amendments that I resources of the community in which logically advanced, utility helicopters planned on offering to the FY 2002 Na- they live should have an equal oppor- provide critical functions for the na- tional Defense Authorization bill. The tunity to cast a vote and have that tion’s armed forces, and this legisla- first amendment—which was adopted vote counted. While this represents an tion recognizes their importance to our unanimously by voice vote—authorizes important step forward, I will continue national defense. funding for the FIRE Act through fis- to diligently work toward passing This legislation also provides $2.2 bil- cal year 2004. This critically important meaningful and comprehensive election lion for the production of a new Vir- program provides federal grant funding reform legislation during this session ginia-class submarine by Electric Boat for professional and volunteer fire de- of Congress. in Groton, Connecticut and authorizes partments to hire firefighters, pur- As our nation embarks on what $684 million in advanced procurement chase equipment, and invest in train- promises to be a long and difficult war for two new attack submarines in fiscal ing. The tragic events of September 11, against terrorism, our nation’s armed year 2003 and 2004. This will allow Elec- 2001, only serves to underscore the crit- services will need the full support and tric Boat to produce these state-of-the- ical role that the brave men and resources of the government and the art attack submarines in the most effi- women of fire and emergency response American people. The fiscal year 2002 cient and economical manner possible. departments play in protecting and National Defense Authorization bill The advanced funding also increases saving lives. represents the first step toward pro- the likelihood of increasing submarine This amendment addresses a major viding the men and women of the production in the near future—perhaps funding shortfall for training and armed forces with the resources they by 2006—which is a critical component equipment for our local fire depart- need to succeed in this endeavor, and I of meeting long-range defense needs. ments. Last year, while Congress ap- strongly support its passage.

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The ble voluntary and humanitarian efforts to This event began a five decade career Local Law Enforcement Act of 2001 stabilize their population growth at sustain- in helping the world’s refugees. would add new categories to current able levels, while at all times respecting the Margaret Pellischek met John God- cultural and religious beliefs and values of frey in 1952 and they were married on hate crimes legislation sending a sig- their citizens; and nal that violence of any kind is unac- July 18, 1953. She arrived in the United Whereas, the theme of World Population States on November 1, 1953 and imme- ceptable in our society. Awareness Week in 2001 is ‘‘Population and I would like to describe a terrible the Urban Future’’; diately continued her refugee work. crime that occurred April 27, 2001 at Now, therefore, I Michael F. Easley, Gov- Mrs. Godfrey, as she became known in Kent State University, OH. Mikell ernor of the State of North Carolina, do Oregon, worked with Catholic Charities Nagy, an openly gay university stu- hereby proclaim October 21–27, 2001, as to resettle refugees from Indonesia, ‘‘World Population Awareness Week’’ in Uganda, Czechoslovakia, and Southeast dent, was eating breakfast with friends North Carolina, and commend this observ- when he heard someone make an anti- Asia. In 1978, she left Catholic Char- ance to all our citizens. ities and joined Reverend Father gay comment toward another friend f across the room. He went over to see if Francis Kennard in founding the Immi- the friend was okay. The next thing he GREECE’S SUPPORT OF THE gration Counseling Service. knew, a man walked up behind him, UNITED STATES Since 1953, Margaret Godfrey has de- called him a ‘‘faggot’’ and punched him Mr. JOHNSON. Mr. President, I rise voted her life to helping those who in the face. According to witnesses, today to thank Prime Minister of have fled poverty, persecution, war, blood was pouring from cuts above his Greece Costas Simitis and President of and political unrest. She has affected left eye. His two front teeth were Greece Kostis Stephanopoulos for their countless thousands of lives and I am chipped in the incident and his right country’s support of the United States humbled by her dedication to public cheek stayed swollen for over a week. in the aftermath of the September 11 service. Margaret Godfrey cannot sit in The incident resulted in an on-campus attack on America. Prime Minister a restaurant, walk into a hotel, or ride rally against hate crimes. Simitis declared Greece’s solidarity to a bus without someone pausing to I believe that government’s first duty the American people, and President thank her. Oregon is truly grateful for her work is to defend its citizens, to defend them Stephanopoulos expressed absolute and her contribution to our commu- against the harms that come out of condemnation of the attacks. nity. The author Alice Tyler once hate. The Local Law Enforcement En- Greece once again came to the side of wrote, ‘‘Some people come into our hancement Act of 2001 is now a symbol its NATO ally, the United States, by lives and leave footprints on our that can become substance. I believe fully committing its resources to com- heart.’’ Margaret Godfrey has left her that by passing this legislation, we can bat and eradicate terrorism. Greece’s footprints on all our hearts, and we are change hearts and minds as well. solidarity reflects longstanding histor- deeply indebted.∑ f ical, political, and cultural ties based on a common heritage and shared f WORLD POPULATION AWARENESS democratic values. This solidarity is TRIBUTE TO BEA GADDY further evidenced by the fact that Mr. EDWARDS. Mr. President, in ∑ Ms. MIKULSKI. Mr. President, I rise Greece is one of only seven allies to July of this year, Governor Mike to pay tribute to the life and legacy of join the United States in every major Easley of my State of North Carolina, Mrs. Bea Gaddy—a great lady whose conflict in the 20th century. issued a proclamation designating the mission was to improve the lives of our week of October 21–27, 2001 as ‘‘World The start of the 21st century poses new challenges for the United States poorest citizens. Population Awareness Week.’’ The Bea Gaddy was a legend in Balti- and Greece. International terrorism at- proclamation draws attention to the more. Her life was one of service to the tempts to undermine democracy and serious issues associated with rapid poor. She worked tirelessly to provide triumph over peace. I am pleased that population growth and urbanization, food, housing, opportunity—and hope— Greeks and Americans stand shoulder including infrastructure, pollution, to Baltimore’s neediest citizens. She to shoulder with freedom-loving people transportation, health, sanitation, and transformed her home in East Balti- around the world in a united effort public safety problems. I join Governor more into the Patterson Park Emer- against the forces of terror. Easley in his recognition of World Pop- gency Food Center. She worked tire- ulation Awareness Week. I ask unani- f lessly to provide housing to the home- mous consent to have his proclamation ADDITIONAL STATEMENTS less. She worked to improve education printed in the RECORD. and housing. She even made sure chil- There being no objection, the mate- dren had presents at Christmas. Thou- rial was ordered to be printed in the TRIBUTE TO MARGARET GODFREY sands of people reached out to her for RECORD, as follows: ∑ Mr. SMITH of Oregon. Mr. President, help. She helped them all—and she did A PROCLAMATION DESIGNATING WORLD POPU- on behalf of countless thousands who it with compassion and respect. LATION AWARENESS WEEK BY THE GOVERNOR have better lives because of her, I rise Mrs. Gaddy’s Thanksgiving dinners OF THE STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA to pay tribute to an outstanding Orego- are legendary—providing dinner to as Whereas, the world population stands nian: Margaret Godfrey. On November many as 20,000 people. She showed us today at more than 6.1 billion and increases 2, 2001, Margaret Godfrey will be for- all that the best way to show thankful- by some one billion every 13 years; and Whereas, the most significant feature of mally recognized for her life’s work in ness for the blessings of life was to the 20th century phenomenon of unprece- the field of immigration. share these blessings with others. dented world population growth was rapid Margaret Pellischek was born in Aus- She knew what is was like to be hun- urbanization; and tria in 1928 and soon exhibited a talent gry, and to not have enough money to Whereas, cities and urban areas today oc- for art and learning the English lan- pay for heat. Because she knew what it cupy only 2 percent of the earth’s land, but guage. Margaret was 17 when World felt like to be poor—she knew how to contain 50 percent of its population and con- War II ended and was hired by the Brit- help people to help themselves. sume 75 percent of its resources; and ish to act as a liaison between the com- I can’t imagine Baltimore without Whereas, the most rapid urban growth over munity and the British zone of occu- her. Yet my hope is that she has taught the next two decades is expected in cities with populations ranging from 250,000 to one pied Austria. Given her excellent com- so many people what it means to care— million; and mand of English, Margaret also worked that her work will continue. Whereas, along with advantages and amen- with refugees to obtain military intel- Mrs. Gaddy received a lot of honors— ities, the rapid growth of cities leads to sub- ligence information. including the ‘‘Marylander of the

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Concurrent resolution ex- honors—but what mattered more to committees. pressing the sense of the Congress that, as a symbol of solidarity following the terrorist her was that these honors helped her to (The nominations received today are attacks on the United States on September help even more people. printed at the end of the Senate pro- 11, 2001, every United States citizens is en- Mrs. Gaddy’s passing is a great loss— ceedings.) couraged to display the flag of the United but her life was a triumph. My f States; to the Committee on Rules and Ad- thoughts and prayers are with her ministration. many friends and family—and with the MESSAGE FROM THE HOUSE f many people whose lives she touched.∑ At 11:28 a.m., a message from the EXECUTIVE AND OTHER f House of Representatives, delivered by COMMUNICATIONS A TRIBUTE TO ‘‘WOMEN OF Ms. Niland, one of its reading clerks, announced that the House has passed The following communications were INFLUENCE’’ laid before the Senate, together with ∑ Mr. HARKIN. Mr. President, I come the following bill, in which it requests the concurrence of the Senate: accompanying papers, reports, and doc- to the floor today to recognize ten out- uments, which were referred as indi- H.R. 1749. An act to designate the facility standing women in business who have cated: been honored by the Des Moines Busi- of the United States Postal Service located at 685 Turnberry Road in Newport News, Vir- EC–4354. A communication from the Direc- ness Record as ‘‘Women of Influence.’’ ginia, as the ‘‘Herbert H. Bateman Post Of- tor of the Office of Regulations Management, Each in their own way, these women fice Building.’’ Board of Veterans Appeals, Department of have left a positive mark in the Iowa Veterans Affairs, transmitting, pursuant to business world and Iowa as a whole. The message also announced that the law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Board of More than 100 women were nominated House has passed the following joint Veterans Appeals: Rules of Practice—Time for this honor and the selections were resolutions, without amendment: for Filing Substantive Appeal’’ (RIN2900– made based on lifetime achievements S.J. Res. 19. A joint resolution providing AK54) received on October 4, 2001; to the in the workplace and in the commu- for the reappointment of Anne Committee on Veterans’ Affairs. d’Harnoncourt as a citizen regent of the EC–4355. A communication from the Direc- nity. tor of the Policy Directives and Instructions I wanted to take a few minutes to Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institu- tion. Branch, Immigration and Naturalization recognize a group of women who have S.J. Res. 20. A joint resolution providing Service, Department of Justice, transmit- recently been honored for their years for the appointment of Roger W. Sant as a ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- of leadership in the Greater Des Moines citizen regent of the Board of Regents of the titled ‘‘Delegation of the Adjudication of area. They are: Mary Bontrager, execu- Smithsonian Institution. Certain Temporary Agricultural Worker (H– tive vice president of the Greater Des The message further announced that 2A) Petitions, Appellate and Revocation Au- Moines Partnership; Joyce Chapman, thority for Those Petitions to the Secretary the House has agreed to the following of Labor; Delay Effective Date’’ (RIN1115– senior vice president of West Des concurrent resolutions, in which it re- Moines Bank; Angela Connolly, Polk AF29) received on October 4, 2001; to the quest the concurrence of the Senate: Committee on the Judiciary. County Supervisor; Christine Hensley, H. Con. Res. 90. A concurrent resolution EC–4356. A communication from the Com- Des Moines City Councilwoman; Eliza- authorizing the printing of a revised and up- missioner of the Bureau of Reclamation, De- beth Jacobs, state legislator and, as- dated version of the House document enti- partment of the Interior, transmitting, a sistant director of corporate relations tled ‘‘Hispanic Americans in Congress.’’ draft of proposed legislation relative to to the Principle Financial Group; H. Con. Res. 130. A concurrent resolution amend Title XXVIII of the Act of October 30, Jerilee M. Mace, executive director of authorizing printing of the book entitled 1992, in order to provide for the security of the Des Moines Opera; Dr. Sheila ‘‘Asian and Pacific Islander Americans in dams, facilities, and resources under the ju- McGuire Riggs, executive director of Congress.’’ risdiction of the Bureau of Reclamation; to the Wellmark Foundation; Dr. Rizwan H. Con. Res. 244. A concurrent resolution the Committee on Energy and Natural Re- authorizing the printing of a revised edition sources. Z. Shah, medical director of the Child of the publication entitled ‘‘Our Flag.’’ EC–4357. A communication from the Prin- Abuse Program at Blank Children’s The message also announced that the cipal Deputy Associate Administrator of the Hospital; Margaret Swanson, 50-year Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- volunteer and philanthropist; Margaret House has agreed to the following con- ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- Toomey, activist for youths living in current resolution, without amend- titled ‘‘Approval and Promulgation of Imple- poverty, community college teacher ment: mentation Plans; Arizona-Maricopa Non- and former executive director of the S. Con. Res. 67. A concurrent resolution attainment Area; PM–10’’ (FRL7063–1) re- Oakridge Neighborhood, a private non- permitting the chairman of the Committee ceived on October 5, 2001; to the Committee on Rules and Administration of the Senate on Environment and Public Works. profit subsidized housing community. to designate another member of the com- EC–4358. A communication from the Prin- I congratulate each of them on this mittee to serve on the Joint Committee on cipal Deputy Associate Administrator of the notable achievement. In addition to Printing in place of the chairman. Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- their specific accomplishments, each of ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- f these women serve as an inspiration to titled ‘‘Approval and Promulgation of State young women in Iowa who hope to MEASURES REFERRED Plans for Designated Facilities and Pollut- achieve great heights in business and ants; Control of Emissions From Hospital/ The following bill was read the first Medical/Infectious Waste Incinerators in the community. I applaud Connie and the second times by unanimous Wimer and the Des Moines Business (HMIWIs); State of Missouri’’ (FRL7078–8) re- consent, and referred as indicated: ceived on October 5, 2001; to the Committee Record for recognizing their out- on Environment and Public Works. standing contributions. These women H.R. 179. An act to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at EC–4359. A communication from the Acting are an integral part of the strength of 685 Turnberry Road in Newport News, Vir- Commissioner of Social Security, transmit- Iowa’s community.∑ ginia, as the ‘‘Herbert H. Bateman Post Of- ting, a draft of proposed legislation entitled f fice Building’’; to the Committee on Govern- ‘‘Ticket to Work and Work Incentives Im- mental Affairs. provement Act Amendments of 2001’’; to the MESSAGES FROM THE PRESIDENT Committee on Finance. The following concurrent resolutions Messages from the President of the EC–4360. A communication from the Chief were read, and referred as indicated: United States were communicated to of the Regulations Unit, Internal Revenue the Senate by Ms. Evans, one of his H. Con. Res. 90. Concurrent resolution au- Service, Department of the Treasury, trans- thorizing the printing of a revised and up- mitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule secretaries. dated version of the House document enti- entitled ‘‘Final TEFRA regs’’ (RIN1545– f tled ‘‘Hispanic Americans in Congress’’; to AW86) received on October 3, 2001; to the EXECUTIVE MESSAGES REFERRED the committee on Rules and Administration. Committee on Finance. H. Con. Res. 130. Concurrent resolution au- EC–4361. A communication from the Regu- As in executive session the Presiding thorizing printing of the book entitled lations Coordinator, Office of Financial Man- Officer laid before the Senate messages ‘‘Asian and Pacific Islander Americans in agement, Department of Health and Human

VerDate Mar 15 2010 03:21 Dec 20, 2013 Jkt 081600 PO 00000 Frm 00053 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 J:\ODA425\1997-2008-FILES-4-SS-PROJECT\2001-SENATE-REC-FILES\RECFILES-NEW\S mmaher on DSKCGSP4G1 with SOCIALSECURITY S10456 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE October 10, 2001 Services, transmitting, pursuant to law, the from People Who Are Blind or Severely Dis- EC–4384. A communication from the Assist- report of a rule entitled ‘‘Medicaid Program; abled, transmitting, pursuant to law, the re- ant Secretary of Legislative Affairs, Depart- Civil Money Penalties, Assessments and Re- port of a notice of additions to the Procure- ment of State, transmitting, pursuant to the vised Sanction Authorities’’ (RIN0938–AK49) ment List, received on October 4, 2001; to the Arms Export Control Act, transmitting, the received on October 4, 2001; to the Committee Committee on Governmental Affairs. report of a certification of a proposed tech- on Finance. EC–4375. A communication from the Execu- nical assistance agreement for the export of EC–4362. A communication from the Ad- tive Director of the Committee for Purchase defense articles or services sold commer- ministrator of the General Service Adminis- from People Who Are Blind or Severely Dis- cially under a contract in the amount of tration, transmitting, a report of additional abled, transmitting, pursuant to law, the re- $50,000,000 or more to Japan; to the Com- lease prospectuses that support the General port of a notice of additions to the Procure- mittee on Foreign Relations. Services Administration Fiscal Year 2002 ment List, received on October 4, 2001; to the EC–4385. A communication from the Assist- Capital Investment and Leasing Program; to Committee on Governmental Affairs. ant Secretary of Legislative Affairs, Depart- the Committee on Environment and Public EC–4376. A communication from the Assist- ment of State, transmitting, pursuant to the Works. ant Legal Adviser for Treaty Affairs, Depart- Arms Export Control Act, the report of a EC–4363. A communication from the Dep- ment of State, transmitting, pursuant to certification of a proposed technical assist- uty Administrator of the General Service law, the report of the texts and background ance agreement for the export of defense ar- Administration, transmitting a report of a statements of international agreements, ticles or services sold commercially under a Build Project Survey for Toledo, OH; to the other than treaties; to the Committee on contract in the amount of $50,000,000 or more Committee on Environment and Public Foreign Relations. to Japan; to the Committee on Foreign Rela- Works. EC–4377. A communication from the Assist- tions. EC–4364. A communication from the Assist- ant Secretary of Legislative Affairs, Depart- EC–4386. A communication from the Assist- ant Director for Executive and Political Per- ment of State, transmitting, pursuant to the ant Secretary of Legislative Affairs, Depart- sonnel, Department of Defense, transmit- Arms Export Control Act, the report of a ment of State, transmitting, pursuant to the ting, pursuant to law, the report of a nomi- certification of a proposed license for the ex- Arms Export Control Act, a report of the nation for the position of Assistant Sec- port of major defense equipment sold under certification of a proposed manufacturing li- retary of Defense, Health Affairs, received on contract in the amount of $50,000,000 or more cense agreement with South Korea; to the October 5, 2001; to the Committee on Armed to Taiwan; to the Committee on Foreign Re- Committee on Foreign Relations. Services. lations. EC–4387. A communication from the Assist- EC–4365. A communication from the Assist- EC–4378. A communication from the Assist- ant Secretary of Legislative Affairs, Depart- ant Director for Executive and Political Per- ant Secretary of Legislative Affairs, Depart- ment of State, transmitting, pursuant to the sonnel, Department of the Air Force, trans- ment of State, transmitting, pursuant to the Arms Export Control Act, the report of a mitting, pursuant to law, the report of a Arms Export Control Act, the report of a certification of a proposed technical assist- nomination for the position of General Coun- certification of a proposed technical assist- ance agreement for the export of defense ar- sel, received on October 5, 2001; to the Com- ance agreement for the export of defense ar- ticles or services sold commercially under a mittee on Armed Services. ticles or services sold commercially under a contract in the amount of $50,000,000 or more EC–4366. A communication from the Spe- contract in the amount of $50,000,000 or more to Canada, France, and Germany; to the cial Assistant, White House Liaison, trans- to Canada; to the Committee on Foreign Re- Committee on Foreign Relations. mitting, pursuant to law, the report of a lations. EC–4388. A communication from the Assist- nomination for the position of Assistant Sec- EC–4379. A communication from the Assist- ant Secretary of Legislative Affairs, Depart- retary, Office of Civil Rights, Department of ant Secretary of Legislative Affairs, Depart- ment of State, transmitting, pursuant to Education, received on October 5, 2001; to the ment of State, transmitting, pursuant to the law, a report relative to the Foreign Service Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Arms Export Control Act, the report of a Act of 1980; to the Committee on Foreign Re- Pensions. certification of a proposed technical assist- lations. EC–4367. A communication from the Sec- ance agreement for the export of defense ar- EC–4389. A communication from the Assist- retary of Health and Human Services, trans- ticles or services sold commercially under a ant Secretary of Legislative Affairs, Depart- mitting, a draft of proposed legislation enti- contract in the amount of $50,000,000 or more ment of State, transmitting, pursuant to the tled ‘‘FDA Export and Import Fee Act of to the Republic of North Korea; to the Com- Arms Export Control Act, the report of a 2001’’; to the Committee on Health, Edu- mittee on Foreign Relations. certification of a proposed technical assist- cation, Labor, and Pensions. EC–4380. A communication from the Assist- ance agreement for the export of defense ar- EC–4368. A communication from the Dis- ant Secretary of Legislative Affairs, Depart- ticles or services sold commercially under a trict of Columbia Auditor, transmitting, pur- ment of State, transmitting, pursuant to the contract in the amount of $50,000,000 or more suant to law, a report entitled ‘‘Audit of Ad- Arms Export Control Act, the report of a to Canada, France, and Germany; to the visory Neighborhood Commission 1B for Fis- certification of a proposed technical assist- Committee on Foreign Relations. cal Years 1999 and 2000’’; to the Committee ance agreement for the export of defense ar- f on Governmental Affairs. ticles or services sold commercially under a EC–4369. A communication from the Archi- contract in the amount of $50,000,000 or more REPORTS OF COMMITTEES to Japan; to the Committee on Foreign Rela- vist of the United States, National Archives The following reports of committees and Records Administration, transmitting, tions. pursuant to law, a report on Commercial Ac- EC–4381. A communication from the Assist- were submitted: tivities Inventory for 2001; to the Committee ant Secretary of Legislative Affairs, Depart- By Mr. ROCKEFELLER, from the Com- on Governmental Affairs. ment of State, transmitting, pursuant to the mittee on Veterans’ Affairs, with an amend- EC–4370. A communication from the Dep- Arms Export Control Act, the report of a ment in the nature of a substitute and an uty Independent Counsel, transmitting, pur- certification of a proposed technical assist- amendment to the title: suant to law, a report on audit and investiga- ance agreement for the export of defense ar- S. 1188: A bill to amend title 38, United tive activities and management controls for ticles or services sold commercially under a States Code, to enhance the authority of the Fiscal Year 2001; to the Committee on Gov- contract in the amount of $50,000,000 or more Secretary of Veterans Affairs to recruit and ernmental Affairs. to Japan; to the Committee on Foreign Rela- retain qualified nurses for the Veterans EC–4371. A communication from the Execu- tions. Health Administration, and for other pur- tive Director, District of Columbia Financial EC–4382. A communication from the Assist- poses. (Rept. No. 107–80). Responsibility and Management Assistance ant Secretary of Legislative Affairs, Depart- By Mr. LEAHY, from the Committee on Authority, transmitting, pursuant to law, a ment of State, transmitting, pursuant to the the Judiciary, without amendment and with report of Orders and Resolutions dated Sep- Arms Export Control Act, the report of a a preamble: tember 26, 2001; to the Committee on Govern- certification of a proposed technical assist- S. Res. 166: A resolution designating the mental Affairs. ance agreement for the export of defense ar- week of October 21, 2001, through October 27, EC–4372. A communication from the Execu- ticles or services sold commercially under a 2001, and the week of October 20, 2002, tive Director, Advisory Council on Historic contract in the amount of $50,000,000 or more through October 26, 2002, as ‘‘National Child- Preservation, transmitting, pursuant to law, to Japan; to the Committee on Foreign Rela- hood Lead Poisoning Prevention Week.’’ a report of commercial activities for Fiscal tions. f Year 2001; to the Committee on Govern- EC–4383. A communication from the Assist- mental Affairs. ant Secretary of Legislative Affairs, Depart- INTRODUCTION OF BILLS AND EC–4373. A communication from the United ment of State, transmitting, pursuant to the JOINT RESOLUTIONS States Trade Representative, Executive Of- Arms Export Control Act, the report of a The following bills and joint resolu- fice of the President, transmitting, pursuant certification of a proposed technical assist- tions were introduced, read the first to law, a report of commercial activities for ance agreement for the export of defense 2001; to the Committee on Governmental Af- services involving the manufacture abroad of and second times by unanimous con- fairs. significant military equipment to the United sent, and referred as indicated: EC–4374. A communication from the Execu- Kingdom and France; to the Committee on By Mr. CONRAD (for himself, Mr. LIE- tive Director of the Committee for Purchase Foreign Relations. BERMAN, and Mr. DOMENICI):

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A bill to amend title II of the So- rated as total to travel on military air- S. 946 cial Security Act to repeal the Government craft in the same manner and to the At the request of Ms. SNOWE, the pension offset and windfall elimination pro- same extent as retired members of the name of the Senator from Washington visions; to the Committee on Finance. Armed Forces are entitled to travel on (Ms. CANTWELL) was added as a cospon- By Mr. DODD: such aircraft. sor of S. 946, a bill to establish an Of- S. 1524. A bill to authorize the Secretary of S. 540 fice on Women’s Health within the De- Transportation to issue a certificate of docu- At the request of Mr. DEWINE, the partment of Health and Human Serv- mentation with appropriate endorsement for employment in the coastwise trade for the name of the Senator from Illinois (Mr. ices. yacht EXCELLENCE III; to the Committee FITZGERALD) was added as a cosponsor S. 1176 on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. of S. 540, a bill to amend the Internal At the request of Mr. VOINOVICH, the By Mr. ALLEN (for himself, Mrs. Revenue Code of 1986 to allow as a de- name of the Senator from Nebraska BOXER, Mr. BURNS, Mr. GREGG, and duction in determining adjusted gross (Mr. NELSON) was added as a cosponsor Mr. WARNER): income the deduction for expenses in of S. 1176, a bill to strengthen research S. 1525. A bill to extend the moratorium on connection with services as a member conducted by the Environmental Pro- the imposition of taxes on the Internet for of a reserve component of the Armed tection Agency, and for other purposes. an additional 5 years; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Forces of the United States, to allow S. 1290 By Mr. CLELAND: employers a credit against income tax At the request of Mr. BINGAMAN, the S. 1526. A bill to establish the Arabia with respect to employees who partici- name of the Senator from Missouri Mountain National Heritage Area in the pate in the military reserve compo- (Mrs. CARNAHAN) was added as a co- State of Georgia, and for other purposes; to nents, and to allow a comparable credit sponsor of S. 1290, a bill to amend title the Committee on Energy and Natural Re- for participating reserve component 49, United States Code, to preempt sources. self-employed individuals, and for State laws requiring a certificate of ap- By Mr. ENZI (for himself and Mr. JOHN- other purposes. proval or other form of approval prior SON): S. 1527. A bill to amend the Food Security S. 627 to the construction or operation of cer- Act of 1985 to extend and improve the envi- At the request of Mr. GRASSLEY, the tain airport development projects, and ronmental quality incentive program; to the name of the Senator from Oregon (Mr. for other purposes. Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and SMITH) was added as a cosponsor of S. S. 1324 Forestry. 627, a bill to amend the Internal Rev- At the request of Mr. LIEBERMAN, the By Mr. MCCAIN (for himself and Mr. enue Code of 1986 to allow individuals a name of the Senator from Iowa (Mr. SMITH of Oregon): deduction for qualified long-term care S. 1528. A bill to improve the safety and se- HARKIN) was added as a cosponsor of S. curity of rail transportation; to the Com- insurance premiums, use of such insur- 1324, a bill to provide relief from the al- mittee on Commerce, Science, and Transpor- ance under cafeteria plans and flexible ternative minimum tax with respect to tation. spending arrangements, and a credit incentive stock options exercised dur- By Ms. LANDRIEU: for individuals with long-term care ing 2000. S. 1529. A bill to direct the Assistant to the needs. S. 1434 President for Homeland Security to establish S. 677 At the request of Mr. SPECTER, the the National Energy Infrastructure Security At the request of Mr. HATCH, the Program; to the Committee on Energy and names of the Senator from Mississippi Natural Resources. names of the Senator from Delaware (Mr. COCHRAN), the Senator from New (Mr. CARPER), the Senator from Massa- Jersey (Mr. TORRICELLI), and the Sen- f chusetts (Mr. KENNEDY), and the Sen- ator from Rhode Island (Mr. REED) SUBMISSION OF CONCURRENT AND ator from Mississippi (Mr. COCHRAN) were added as cosponsors of S. 1434, a SENATE RESOLUTIONS were added as cosponsors of S. 677, a bill to authorize the President to The following concurrent resolutions bill to amend the Internal Revenue award posthumously the Congressional and Senate resolutions were read, and Code of 1986 to repeal the required use Gold Medal to the passengers and crew referred (or acted upon), as indicated: of certain principal repayments on of United Airlines flight 93 in the after- mortgage subsidy bond financing to re- math of the terrorist attack on the By Mr. DODD (for himself, Mr. DOMEN- deem bonds, to modify the purchase ICI, Mr. CLELAND, Mr. BENNETT, Mrs. United States on September 11, 2001. MURRAY, Mr. BOND, Mr. DORGAN, Mr. price limitation under mortgage sub- S. 1456 BROWNBACK, Mr. LIEBERMAN, Mr. sidy bond rules based on median family At the request of Mr. BENNETT, the BUNNING, Mr. AKAKA, Mr. BURNS, Ms. income, and for other purposes. names of the Senator from Nebraska LANDRIEU, Mr. CAMPBELL, Mr. KOHL, S. 721 (Mr. HAGEL), the Senator from Nevada Mr. COCHRAN, Mr. CONRAD, Ms. COL- At the request of Mr. HUTCHINSON, (Mr. ENSIGN), the Senator from New LINS, Mr. BINGAMAN, Mr. DEWINE, the name of the Senator from Vermont Mexico (Mr. DOMENICI), the Senator Mrs. CARNAHAN, Mr. ENSIGN, Mr. KEN- (Mr. JEFFORDS) was added as a cospon- from New York (Mr. SCHUMER), and the NEDY, Mr. ENZI, Mr. BIDEN, Mr. FITZ- sor of S. 721, a bill to amend the Public GERALD, Mr. EDWARDS, Mr. FRIST, Mr. Senator from Louisiana (Ms. LAN- REID, Mr. HAGEL, Ms. MIKULSKI, Mr. Health Service Act to establish a Nurse DRIEU) were added as cosponsors of S. HELMS, Mr. ROCKEFELLER, Mr. Corps and recruitment and retention 1456, a bill to facilitate the security of HUTCHINSON, Mr. BREAUX, Mr. INHOFE, strategies to address the nursing short- the critical infrastructure of the Mr. JOHNSON, Mr. SHELBY, Mr. LEVIN, age, and for other purposes. United States, to encourage the secure Mr. SMITH of New Hampshire, Mr. S. 745 disclosure and protected exchange of FEINGOLD, Mr. STEVENS, Mr. JEF- At the request of Mr. BAUCUS, his critical infrastructure information, to FORDS, Mr. THOMAS, Mr. THURMOND, name was withdrawn as a cosponsor of enhance the analysis, prevention, and and Mr. VOINOVICH): S. Con. Res. 78. A concurrent resolution ex- S. 745, a bill to amend the Child Nutri- detection of attacks on critical infra- pressing the sense of Congress regarding the tion Act of 1966 to promote better nu- structure, to enhance the recovery establishment of National Character Counts trition among school children partici- from such attacks, and for other pur- Week; to the Committee on the Judiciary. pating in the school breakfast and poses. f lunch programs. S. 1490 S. 938 At the request of Ms. SNOWE, the ADDITIONAL COSPONSORS At the request of Mr. JEFFORDS, the name of the Senator from North Caro- S. 38 name of the Senator from Nebraska lina (Mr. HELMS) was added as a co- At the request of Mr. INOUYE, the (Mr. HAGEL) was added as a cosponsor sponsor of S. 1490, a bill to establish name of the Senator from Arkansas of S. 938, a bill to amend the Internal terrorist lookout committees in each (Mrs. LINCOLN) was added as a cospon- Revenue Code of 1986 to provide that United States Embassy.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 03:21 Dec 20, 2013 Jkt 081600 PO 00000 Frm 00055 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 J:\ODA425\1997-2008-FILES-4-SS-PROJECT\2001-SENATE-REC-FILES\RECFILES-NEW\S mmaher on DSKCGSP4G1 with SOCIALSECURITY S10458 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE October 10, 2001 S. 1499 providing teen parents with a safe, nur- states to provide or assist teen mothers At the request of Mr. KERRY, the turing environment where they can re- in locating a second chance home, ma- names of the Senator from Virginia ceive guidance in parenting, child de- ternity home, or other supportive liv- (Mr. WARNER), the Senator from Mary- velopment, budgeting, health and nu- ing arrangement if they cannot live at land (Ms. MIKULSKI), and the Senator trition. home because of abuse, neglect or from Vermont (Mr. JEFFORDS) were The welfare reform legislation en- other reasons. added as cosponsors of S. 1499, a bill to acted in 1996 requires that minor teens Since 1996, these homes have pro- provide assistance to small business live with an adult in order to receive duced notable and promising results: concerns adversely impacted by the welfare benefits. During debate on this fewer second pregnancies, slightly terrorist attacks perpetrated against legislation, I worked with Senator LIE- higher adoption rates, less child abuse, the United States on September 11, BERMAN and others to allow second better maternal and child health, dra- 2001, and for other purposes. chance homes to qualify as an alter- matically increased school completion S. 1503 native residence for teenage parents rates, higher employment rates, re- At the request of Mr. ROCKEFELLER, who may be at risk for abuse, neglect duced welfare dependency. Clearly the name of the Senator from Rhode Is- or other serious problems in their these are successes we want to rep- land (Mr. CHAFEE) was added as a co- home. Since this time, we have learned licate. sponsor of S. 1503, a bill to extend and that teenagers who were provided the Currently only six States have net- amend the Promoting Safe and Stable opportunity to live in second chance works of Second Chance Homes. This Families Program under subpart 2 of homes are more likely to continue bill will provide resources to expand part B of title IV of the Social Security their education or receive job training, the number of Second Chance Homes Act, to provide the Secretary of Health less likely to have a second teenage across the country to continue these and Human Services with new author- pregnancy, and more likely to find encouraging trends and assist these ity to support programs mentoring gainful employment that allows them young mothers to the brightest future children of incarcerated parents, to to leave the welfare rolls. I strongly be- they can have. Mr. DOMENICI. Mr. President, I am amend the Foster Care Independent lieve these are promising results. pleased to cosponsor legislation with Living Program under part E of title Unfortunately, not all teenage par- Senators LIEBERMAN and CONRAD that IV of the Social Security Act to pro- ents who might benefit from second will help to address a very serious vide for educational and training chance homes have access to these resi- problem facing our Nation. The rise of vouchers for youths aging out of foster dences. Today, there are approximately teenage pregnancy has many implica- care, and for other purposes. 100 second chance homes nationwide, located in only six States. This legisla- tions for American society in terms of S. CON. RES. 74 tion would provide resources for im- educational and employment opportu- At the request of Mr. DURBIN, the proving the homes that already exist nities, economic self-sufficiency, chil- name of the Senator from Virginia (Mr. and creating additional homes where dren’s health, and child abuse and WARNER) was added as a cosponsor of S. none exist, particularly in tribal and crime prevention. For example, many Con. Res. 74, a concurrent resolution rural communities where there may be teenage mothers find that their edu- condemning bigotry and violence fewer options for teenage parents and cational and vocational opportunities against Sikh-Americans in the wake of their babies to receive the assistance are severely limited. In fact, only one- terrorist attacks in New York City and they need. Finally, this legislation third of teenage mothers complete high Washington, D.C. on September 11, would provide resources that can be school and receive their diploma. Fur- 2001. used to conduct further evaluations on thermore, teenage pregnancy has been f the quality and effectiveness of second linked with increases in child abuse and criminal activity. But, perhaps STATEMENTS ON INTRODUCED chance homes. It is my hope others will most disturbing is the fact that daugh- BILLS AND JOINT RESOLUTIONS join us in supporting this important ef- fort. ters of teenage mothers are 22 percent By Mr. CONRAD (for himself, Mr. Mr. LIEBERMAN. Mr. President, I more likely to become teenage mothers LIEBERMAN, and Mr. DOMENICI): rise today to join Senators CONRAD and themselves, thus creating a self-perpet- S. 1522. A bill to support community- DOMENICI to introduce the Second uating cycle from generation to gen- based group homes for young mothers Chance Homes Promotion Act of 2001. eration. and their children; to the Committee This legislation will promote the ex- It is clear that these problems will on Health, Education, Labor, and Pen- pansion of Second Chance Homes for only continue unless we address the sions. parenting teenagers and provide needed issue of teenage pregnancy. This is an Mr. CONRAD. Mr. President, I am resources for this innovative and ac- especially critical issue, because the pleased to be joined by Senators LIE- complished program. United States has the highest rates of BERMAN AND DOMENICI in introducing The United States has the highest teenage pregnancy in the western in- the Second Chance Homes Promotion rate of teen pregnancy and births in dustrialized world. I believe that this Act. This legislation would provide the Western industrialized world. This legislation will help to address these needed resources to expand and im- costs the country at least $7 billion an- concerns. One of the ideas endorsed by prove the availability of community- nually. Four in 10 young women be- Congress in the Personal Responsi- based, adult-supervised group homes come pregnant at least once before bility and Work Opportunity Reconcili- for unmarried teenage mothers and they reach the age of 20, nearly one ation Act of 1996 was the concept of their babies. million a year. Teen mothers are less second chance homes. Second chance Although rates of teenage pregnancy likely to complete high school, and homes are an option for many teenage in the United States have dropped in more likely to end up on welfare. The mothers who are required by the 1996 recent years, they remain higher than children of teenage mothers have lower act to live at home or under adult su- most industrialized nations. Today, birth weights, are more likely to per- pervision. These homes provide both four in 10 young women become preg- form poorly in school, and are at great- living arrangements and educational nant at least once before entering er risk of abuse and neglect. But we opportunities for young mothers. adulthood. Teenage parents are less know we can do something about this. Second chance homes have been re- likely to graduate from school and Second Chance Homes are an essential markably successful in decreasing both more likely to end up on public assist- tool to improve the life chances of second pregnancies and child abuse and ance than other adolescents. Also, chil- these teenagers. in improving the educational and voca- dren born to teenage mothers tend to In the 1996 welfare reform legislation, tional opportunities of teenage moth- fare more poorly in school, are less I worked to develop the concept of Sec- ers. For example, New Mexico’s second likely to receive needed health care ond Chance Homes as an alternative chances homes have produced many services, and are at greater risk for for minor teen parents required by that success stories with several residents abuse and neglect. ‘‘Second Chance law to live at home or under adult su- earning a registered nurse degree. It is Homes’’ help improve this situation by pervision. Welfare reform required truly inspiring to think that many

VerDate Mar 15 2010 03:21 Dec 20, 2013 Jkt 081600 PO 00000 Frm 00056 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 J:\ODA425\1997-2008-FILES-4-SS-PROJECT\2001-SENATE-REC-FILES\RECFILES-NEW\S mmaher on DSKCGSP4G1 with SOCIALSECURITY October 10, 2001 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S10459 teenagers who had the odds stacked er retirement fund. Private sector re- to expire this October 21, less than two against them have been given a second tirees receive monthly Social Security weeks from now. chance and have become vital members checks equal to 90 percent of their first As many in this chamber know, I of the health care profession. $561 in average monthly career earn- have made extending the moratorium Despite the successes of second ings, plus 32 percent of monthly earn- on taxes that discriminate against the chance homes, many teenage mothers ings up to $3,381 and 15 percent of earn- Internet one of my top priorities since do not have access to such a home. Al- ings above $3,381. Government pen- coming to the Senate. I cannot ever en- though New Mexico has over a hundred sioners, however, are only allowed to vision a time when it will be okay for second chance homes, many States are receive 40 percent of the first $561 in any government to tax freedom on the not so fortunate. Furthermore, accord- career monthly earnings, a penalty of Internet by taxing access to the Inter- ing to a 1999 study, eighteen States do $280.50 per month. net. I cannot ever conceive of any in- not have a policy for helping mothers To my mind it is simply unfair, espe- stance or event that will precipitate find such a shelter. This is the genesis cially at a time when we need to be justification for multiple or discrimi- behind our legislation. We hope to in- doing all we can to attract qualified natory taxes on the Internet by any crease the availability of second people government service, and this government, large or small, national or chance homes and allow a greater num- bill will allow government pensioners local. ber of teenage mothers to take advan- the chance to earn the same 90 percent For this reason, I have maintained tage of the many opportunities that to which non-government pension re- constant and steady support for the they provide. This bill will create a cipients are entitled. permanent extension of the Internet competitive grant program within the The current Government Pension Off- moratorium on Internet access, mul- Department of Health and Human set provision reduces Social Security tiple and discriminatory taxes. I never Services that will award five-year spousal benefits by an amount equal to thought I would be willing to vote for, grants to State, local, and tribal gov- two-thirds of the spouse’s public em- much less sponsor, legislation that en- ernments and to non-profit organiza- ployment civil service pension. This dorsed a limited extension, but the tions to create or expand a second- can have the effect of taking away, en- events of September 11, 2001 have chance home. I am hopeful that this tirely, a spouse’s benefits from Social forced all of us in this Congress, and in- significant federal investment will Security. deed throughout the country, to think allow a greater number of teenage It is beyond my understanding why and act according to the most imme- mothers to graduate from high school, we would want to discourage people diate interests of our Nation. and even college or vocational train- from pursuing careers in public service, Now, more than ever, the people of ing, and will increase the health and such as teaching, by essentially saying this country need security, not only safety of their children. that if you do become a teacher your with regard to safety, but also with re- Second chance homes have a remark- family will suffer by not being able to gard to their financial future. Any ad- able record in alleviating many of the receive the full retirement benefits ditional tax burdens on the Internet problems associated with teenage preg- they would otherwise be entitled to. now, will mean additional costs that nancy. From education to maternal There is a teaching crisis in Cali- many Americans cannot afford, forcing and infant health, they have played a fornia right now, as there is in many the poorest in our society to reduce or crucial role in the success of welfare States. Yet current Social Security even forgo their use of the Internet as reform. I thank Senators LIEBERMAN benefit rules penalize private sector a tool for education and exploration. and CONRAD for their work on this im- employees who leave their jobs to be- Consider the fact that by taxing portant legislation, and I look forward come public school teachers, or public Internet access, States and localities to all teenage mothers having a true school teachers who work second jobs are actually contributing to an already second chance. during the summer months to help growing economic ‘‘digital divide.’’ For make ends meet. They lose legiti- every dollar added to the cost of Inter- By Mrs. FEINSTEIN: mately earned Social Security bene- net access, we can expect to see lost S. 1523. A bill to amend title II of the fits. And in certain cases, their wives utilization of the Internet by thou- Social Security Act to repeal the Gov- and husbands will lose spousal benefits, sands of poor and impoverished fami- ernment pension offset and windfall too. lies nationwide. elimination provisions; to the Com- That is simply not fair and not right. Furthermore, the more expensive you mittee on Finance. California faces a teaching crisis, and make Internet access, the less likely Mrs. FEINSTEIN. Mr. President, I we need to do everything we can to at- people are to buy advanced services, in- rise today to introduce legislation to tract and keep good, qualified people as cluding broadband delivered high-speed repeal the Government pension offset public school teachers, not make an al- Internet access, multimedia expansion and windfall elimination provisions of ready difficult job more difficult. cards, and Internet protocol enabling the Social Security Act, provisions of The same can be said for other public software. Given the current state of current law that reduce earned Social employees, like police and fire fighters. the technology market as a whole, a Security benefits for teachers and This legislation addresses this in- decrease in consumption resulting from other government pensioners. equity in the Social Security Act, and Internet access taxes could destroy Under current law, public employees, I urge my colleagues to support it. what glimmer of hope remains for whose salaries are often lower than many telecommunications and tech- those in the private sector to begin By Mr. ALLEN (for himself, Mrs. nology manufacturers. with, find that they are penalized and BOXER, Mr. BURNS, Mr. GREGG, The effects of these closures have al- held to a different standard when it and Mr. WARNER): ready been felt throughout our coun- comes to retirement benefits. The un- S. 1525. A bill to extend the morato- try. Congress should be working to fair reduction in their benefits makes rium on the imposition of taxes on the keep businesses open and Americans it more difficult to recruit teachers, Internet for an additional 5 years; to employed, and that is why we must police officers, and fire fighters. the Committee on Commerce, Science, pass a reasonable extension of the mor- The legislation that I introduce and Transportation. atorium on Internet access, multiple, today addresses two provisions in the Mr. ALLEN. Mr. President, I rise and discriminatory taxes. current Social Security Act that create today to introduce the Defense of If you consider for a moment that this problem: The Windfall Elimination Internet Tax Freedom Act, with my the Internet has only been around in Provision and the Government Pension friends and colleagues from California, its contemporary form since 1995 or Offset provision. Montana, New Hampshire, and Vir- 1996, then you realize that this tech- The Social Security Windfall Elimi- ginia, to extend the moratorium on nology and the impact it has made and nation Provision reduces Social Secu- Internet access taxes and multiple and will continue to make on our economy rity benefits for retirees who paid into discriminatory taxes for five-years. As is both very promising and very un- Social Security and also receive a gov- you know, the original provisions of sure. To date we have very little reli- ernment pension, such as from a teach- the Internet Tax Freedom Act are set able data as to the real impact the

VerDate Mar 15 2010 03:21 Dec 20, 2013 Jkt 081600 PO 00000 Frm 00057 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 J:\ODA425\1997-2008-FILES-4-SS-PROJECT\2001-SENATE-REC-FILES\RECFILES-NEW\S mmaher on DSKCGSP4G1 with SOCIALSECURITY S10460 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE October 10, 2001 Internet is making on the daily lives of I supported the moratorium when it S. 1527. A bill to amend the Food Se- Americans. was initially instituted in order to en- curity Act of 1985 to extend and im- We have little to no information as courage the growth of the then newly prove the environmental quality incen- to how and why consumers on the web emerging Internet industry. In the tive program; to the Committee on Ag- decide to spend their hard earned 1990s, the industry enjoyed a growth riculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. money. We have no real evidence that spurt that helped move the whole econ- Mr. ENZI. Mr. President, I rise to an- consumers would decide to spend omy forward. But recently, Internet nounce the introduction of a bill that money or purchase products they buy companies have fallen on hard times. would amend and extend the Environ- on the web today if these products were Because Internet commerce and tech- mental Quality Improvement Program, only available in traditional brick-n- nology firms are not now fairing well, EQIP, to make it more user friendly, mortar settings. I support a five year extension of the and to make it more effective in it’s The studies we have seen thus far all tax moratorium. I believe that renewed on-the-ground implementation. contradict one another. In one study investment in the Internet is crucial to EQIP is a voluntary, Federal cost dealing with the effects of Internet the welfare of the entire economy and share program administered by the purchasing on State revenues, I found a we need to support its growth as much United States Department of Agri- quote from the President of the Na- now as we did in 1998. Through a clean culture’s, USDA, Natural Resources tional Conference of State Legislatures extension of the tax moratorium, Con- Conservation Service, NRCS, and Farm comparing State budgets in recent gress can promote an environment for Service Agency, FSA. The program was years to the engine of a luxury car. Internet growth that avoids the uncer- created to assist farmers and ranchers Yet, I have heard from this and other tainty, inefficiencies, and barriers to in implementing conservation manage- organizations that the Internet is de- entry that new taxes would create. ment programs on private lands, lands stroying State tax revenue streams. The technology sector was in a reces- that not only serve as the backbone of I don’t know who or what to believe. sion before the September 11, 2001 at- our Nation’s food supplies but which All I know is that many in this Senate tacks. In the first half of 2001, more also provide important habitat for need time to understand this issue. than 300,000 technology sector jobs America’s wildlife, including many en- There are many members in this body were eliminated and companies de- dangered species. It does this by pro- who do not fully recognize that the clared bankruptcy because of reduced viding technical, financial, and edu- moratorium is completely unrelated to consumer and business spending on cational assistance to farmers and sales taxes or the collection thereof. technology products. One example, ranchers as they make capital im- Given that fact, I cannot see why ex- Webvan, an Internet grocery delivery provements in irrigation and other tending the moratorium for a mere few company, closed shop in July. In the water systems, address a wide variety months or years would be beneficial in process, 2,000 employees lost their jobs of conservation problems, provide flood terms of educating the general public in the company’s seven markets—San plain protection, support grazing lands and the Members of this body. Francisco, Los Angeles, Orange Coun- conservation, and facilitate wildlife In a matter of months or a few years, ty, San Diego, Seattle, Chicago, and habitat protection programs. the technology sector will only just be Portland. When everything works right, EQIP at the point of full recovery from the With the additional decline in con- provides a tremendous benefit to pro- current downturn in our economy. We sumer confidence resulting from the ducers and the environment. One exam- will need several years beyond that September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks, ple of this can be found in an EQIP- the industry has fallen even deeper point of full recovery to complete the funded project underway in central Wy- into recession. The results have been comprehensive, neutral studies of the oming. This project, known locally as devastating for many firms. For exam- Internet and e-commerce that Mem- the Sand Mesa project, is allowing a ple, since the attacks, Cisco laid off bers of Congress will need in order to group of Wyoming farmers to increase 8,500 workers, Excite@home has laid off make these important decisions, deci- irrigation efficiency while also reduc- 500 workers, and MicroStrategy has sions that may directly challenge the ing pumping costs. They are doing this laid off 200 workers. By extending the conventional wisdom of our Founding by replacing an aging canal system Internet tax moratorium for five years, Fathers and our own historical experi- with a gravity-flow pipeline. we send the message to the industry ence. Under the old system, the open air and its workers that we will not turn a Given these requirements, five years canals lost a lot of water to seepage deaf ear to this crisis. seems to be the minimum amount of The economy rose during the last and evaporation. The water savings time Congress, the private sector, and eight years on the new jobs, effi- from the new pipeline has turned out other interested organizations will ciencies, and demand for products that to be critically important in years, need in order to make well-informed, the Internet and Internet-related com- like this one, where drought is so prev- proactive decisions regarding other panies created. Restoring economic alent in the West. The 14 miles of pipe- issues not related to the Internet mor- growth will depend largely on our abil- line replaced 11 miles of open canal and atorium. ity to spark renewed investment and committed 5,000 acre feet of water for In the meantime, we can guarantee a growth in this vital industry. Firms existing wetlands. In the first year level of stability for the Internet over that sell products over the Internet are alone the new system saved at least the next five years that will allow our key consumers of computers, software, 22,000 acre feet of water. This trans- Nation to continue to close the digital and hardware. Their growth would en- lates into that much more water being divide and encourage new and enhanced courage additional interest in con- available in Bull Lake and Wind River uses of the web for consumers. necting to the Internet and help for other uses. The gravity-flow pres- I call on my colleagues to join me produce new consumer demand for sure is also adequate to eventually run and my fellow cosponsors in cospon- more technology products. all 36 irrigation pivots on the new sys- soring the Defense of Internet Tax We should assist, not burden our tem, which will result in an even great- Freedom Act, in supporting a five year technology firms at this time. Another er water savings. extension of the Internet moratorium five years could give the Internet time Why did this project work out so on access multiple and discriminatory to work out its current growing pains. well? It wasn’t because Washington, DC taxes. As technology innovations encourage bureaucrats stepped in and told the Let’s give the Internet the future it additional growth and renewed interest community the best things to do with deserves and show America that the in the Internet, our economy as a their money. answer is not more taxes but rather whole will benefit. A stronger Internet Sand Mesa is a combined effort that better, more efficient government for will mean more jobs, more companies, unites the knowledge of local farmers the people and by the people. and a broader tax base. That is a net with local technical experts who to- Mrs. BOXER. Today, I am joining gain for everyone. gether are able to turn Wyoming’s Senators ALLEN, BURNS, and GREGG in desert into fertile farmland. Together, supporting an extension of the Internet By Mr. ENZI (for himself and Mr. the farmers and the technicians are de- tax moratorium for another 5 years. JOHNSON): signing a conservation and financial

VerDate Mar 15 2010 03:21 Dec 20, 2013 Jkt 081600 PO 00000 Frm 00058 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 J:\ODA425\1997-2008-FILES-4-SS-PROJECT\2001-SENATE-REC-FILES\RECFILES-NEW\S mmaher on DSKCGSP4G1 with SOCIALSECURITY October 10, 2001 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S10461 plan that will allow them to make the ronmental benefits per dollar ex- tation and Merchant Marine Sub- most out of their limited environ- pended’’ in a way that gives the Sec- committee. mental and financial resources. retary of Agriculture the ability to This legislation would authorize The inclusion of local expertise in es- consult with local working groups in funding to improve rail passenger safe- tablishing program priorities is one of deciding what are the best ways to ty and security, while assuring ac- EQIP’s strongest assets. Local working guarantee that limited EQIP funds can countability and oversight of all asso- groups are made up of individuals who be directed to those ranchers and farm- ciated expenditures. It would also represent a wide range of interests. The ers who can provide the most effective amend current law and allow for rail groups are made up of farmers, ranch- use of the program’s cost share pro- police officers to enforce laws on the ers, representatives from conservation gram. The bill would simplify and properties of other railroads and would districts, agricultural organizations, streamline the current process to make establish criminal sanctions for at- environmental groups, Native Ameri- the program less time consuming to tacks against our Nation’s rail system. cans, and other local, state and federal field office staff, and less frustrating to And, it would also require a com- agencies. producers. prehensive assessment of the security Along with the State Advisory Com- The bill also would allow farmers and risks surrounding rail transportation mittees, local work groups have made a ranchers the flexibility to use EQIP in order for the Congress to then take conscientious effort to make sure lim- funds when they are needed most. Too appropriate action based on the conclu- ited EQIP dollars are put to their best often weather conditions or other unre- sions of the assessment. I believe this use. They have not always been suc- lated reasons make it impossible for el- legislation is a much needed step in cessful. The only existing authority igible applicants to conform to Federal protecting our rail transportation sys- these groups have is in identifying pri- fiscal calendars. By allowing funds to tem against security threats and ority areas that may, if Washington, be available until expended, this bill vulnerabilities. DC bureaucrats decide, receive funding. would keep program dollars available During the past four weeks, we have The result of this allocation structure on a real-world schedule and would been working in a bipartisan manner to is that funds are not always equitably allow producers to receive cost share address the nation’s most pressing distributed. dollars at current costs and not at the needs in the wake of the September 11 In 1999 a group of my constituents in rate in effect when the contract was terrorist attacks. We have worked with Powell, WY approached me with seri- written. the administration to provide nec- ous concerns about the way EQIP regu- The third change this bill would essary emergency funding to aid in the lations took authority away from local make is to adjust the program to allow aftermath of the attacks in New York experts. EQIP was created as a part of contracts from three to ten years. Cur- and at the Pentagon. the 1996 Farm Bill. In establishing rent EQIP requirements allow five to Part of that effort has focused on the EQIP, the Farm Bill terminated four ten year contracts only. EQIP pay- survival of the aviation industry, and previously existing cost share, con- ments are limited generally to $10,000 rightly so. Our Nation, our citizens, servation programs and replaced them per person annually, and $50,000 over and our economy cannot afford further with the new program. The terminated the 5 to 10 year life of the contract. deterioration of this critical segment programs had relied heavily on local This is often much more than is re- of the transportation industry. It is input to manage all aspects of imple- quired by farmers and could place an equally important that we approve mentation. Because of this history pro- undue hardship on producers who do aviation security legislation and send ducers had come to expect local exper- not have the ability or the desire to it to the President. tise to play a bigger role in the new enter into long-term contracts. Three Transportation systems are the tar- program. EQIP regulations, however, to ten year contracts, based on the pro- get of 40 percent of terrorist attacks consolidated the decision making proc- ducer’s conservation plan, would allow worldwide. That is why it is necessary ess at the Federal level and left out greater flexibility to implement re- for the government to play a key role local input. source management systems. in assessing potential security threats My consitutents were concerned that Finally, the bill would allow pro- in our Nation’s transportation system. an unusually large percentage of new ducers who are ready to begin work in We must ensure that we have taken EQIP dollars were being directed to ap- the first year of the contract to imme- every precaution to safeguard critical plicants who did not necessarily re- diately receive contract payments. infrastructure and that procedures are quire federal assistance to complete Many producers who apply for EQIP in place to protect people and property conservation improvements, while are ready to install practices as soon as in the event of actual terrorist attacks. smaller, family-owned producers, who the contract is approved. Under cur- In that effort, the Senate Commerce could sincerely benefit from the pro- rent law, if practices are installed in Committee has been conducting a se- gram, were being overlooked. Their the same year the contract is written, ries of hearings to gain the information fears were that funding decisions were the producer must wait until the next we need to help us evaluate potential determined more by politics and grant fiscal year for their first payment. This security risks and determine how best writing ability than by the greatest delay can cause undue financial hard- to respond to those potential risks. need or ability to maximize environ- ship, especially in an industry where In addition to aviation security legis- mental benefit per dollar expended. cash flow is severely limited. lation, the Commerce Committee has In response to their concerns, I wrote I am proud of the efforts of the peo- approved legislation to address secu- a letter to former Secretary of Agri- ple in my State to make this program rity at our Nation’s ports. I am hopeful culture Dan Glickman and asked for better and more efficient. I encourage the full Senate will have the oppor- his help in correcting these inequities. my colleagues to support this bill and tunity to consider that bill in the near He forwarded my request to the Wyo- to support our farmers in their work to future. ming NRCS offices where NRCS Wyo- feed the world. Given the hundreds of thousands of ming State Director Ed Burton orga- miles of rail track, highways, and pipe- nized a team that reviewed the EQIP By Mr. MCCAIN (for himself and lines, hundreds of ports and terminals allocation process. This team identi- Mr. SMITH of Oregon): throughout the U.S., and the ease of fied a number of legislative and admin- S. 1528. a bill to improve the safety access to public transportation, it is istrative actions which, if they are fol- and security of rail transportation; to impossible to fully secure our transpor- lowed, would ensure the program’s the Committee on Commerce, Science, tation system against all deliberate most effective implementation. and Transportation. acts of destruction. Efforts to reduce This bill is the result of their efforts. Mr. MCCAIN. Mr. President, today I vulnerability, however, are essential The bill addresses four areas that the am introducing the Rail Safety and Se- and each industry has a responsibility Wyoming review team noted would re- curity Act. I am pleased to be joined in to assess and respond to identified quire specific legislative fixes. First, this effort by Senator GORDON SMITH, problems. Federal, State, and local the bill increases allocation flexibility the ranking Republican of the Com- governments also play an important by defining the phrase ‘‘maximize envi- merce Committee’s Surface Transpor- role in this effort.

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A bill to direct the Assistant funding proposals that have been sug- bility and the sharing of enforcement to the President for Homeland Security gested, this legislation would only fund resources among all rail carriers as to establish the National Energy Infra- legitimate safety and security initia- may be necessary to address safety and structure Security Program; to the tives. It would also assure the highest security threats directed at a par- Committee on Energy and Natural Re- degree of accountability of all expendi- ticular carrier. sources. tures. I note my proposal would not Fourth, this legislation includes pro- Ms. LANDRIEU. Mr. President, as we provide a handout directly to Amtrak visions to address potential security consider the issue of national security to fund long-planned capacity projects threats to our nation’s rail transpor- in the weeks after the terrorist attacks that it has been unable to accomplish. tation system. While the of September 11, one sector in par- Therefore, some will likely object to vulnerabilities of air travel may be ticular that deserves our undivided at- my approach from the outset. But, I most prevalent in our memory, our rail tention is the security of our national hope members interested in addressing system has been and continues to be energy infrastructure. The vulner- legitimate rail safety and security con- vulnerable to security threats. Five ability of our country’s energy infra- cerns will join me in supporting this al- years ago, Arizonans and citizens structure became more clear last week ternative approach. throughout the country were saddened when an individual was able to cause Last week, the Senate Commerce to learn of an Amtrak derailment near about 150,000 gallons of oil to spill from Committee held a hearing on Rail and Hyder, AZ, which claimed the life of the 800 mile Trans-Alaska Pipeline Maritime security. We learned from one individual and injured seventy- with a bullet from a high powered rifle. that hearing that certain actions that eight others. Shortly after the acci- I believe the events of September 11 can be taken immediately to address dent, the sadness turned to shock as we have proven that Congress has a re- security vulnerabilities. Therefore, learned that the derailment may have sponsibility to make sure our Nation’s this legislation is designed to address been caused by someone who inten- energy infrastructure is adequately the needs we currently know exist and, tionally sabotaged the track. The Ari- protected from both hostile and nat- at the same time, provide for an assess- zona accident is not unique. There have ural attacks. ment of rail security that would enable been other examples of acts against We are now engaged in an operation us to act on matters identified through railroads. to combat terrorism which will take a more comprehensive review than has Following that occurrence, the Sen- considerable time and resources. Some yet occurred. ate passed legislation requested by the of the emergency measures put in place First, the bill would authorize fund- previous Administration addressing at energy facilities throughout the ing for security upgrades for rail trans- some of these vulnerabilities. Unfortu- country in response to the September portation provided by Amtrak. How- nately, we failed to reach an agreement 11 attacks can only be maintained for ever, the funding would be made avail- with the House during conference de- so long. For example, off the coast of able to Amtrak only after the Sec- liberations on the multi-year highway my State of Louisiana the Nation’s retary establishes appropriate funding funding legislation. Therefore, I am in- largest port for offloading crude oil was procedure safeguards and after approv- cluding those provisions as part of this being patrolled by a military vessel. ing a system wide security plan sub- bill today. Now, more than ever, these While a kind of safety zone around mitted by Amtrak. provisions are essential. such areas makes sense, should we ex- Second, the bill would authorize pend our military’s resources in order funding for the Tunnel Life Safety The legislation would establish to do so? Merely using our present projects in New York, Baltimore, criminal sanctions for violent attacks available resources to operate at such Maryland, and Washington, D.C. The against railroads, railroad employees high levels of alert for the duration of DOT Inspector General has confirmed and railroad passengers similar to what all indications are will be a long the need to bring existing systems up sanctions currently afforded for at- term effort does not seem realistic. to par with modern safety standards, tacks against airlines, vessels on the There is a need for a substantial com- including the replacement of narrow, high seas, motor carriers, and pipe- mitment to the protection of our coun- winding spiral staircases, the installa- lines. I strongly believe the rail indus- try’s energy infrastructure both in tion of modern ventilation fans, and try and its employees and customers scope and duration. the rehabilitation of benchwalls. The deserve the same protections afforded Although 90 percent of the infra- IG further has expressed concerns that the other methods. structure in this country is privately an extended schedule of repairs as Finally, the legislation would direct owned and operated and industry does would occur without federal assistance the Secretary to assess the security places the public at prolonged and un- risks associated with rail transpor- have an obligation to provide security, necessary risk. tation and to develop recommendations there is sufficient evidence to suggest Based on the findings of the DOT–IG, for target hardening those areas identi- the Federal Government should make a this legislation includes provisions to fied as posing significant risk to public more significant contribution. First, fully fund these projects in order to re- safety. As I previously mentioned, our country is now experiencing an duce the risk to public safety. It would there has not yet been a comprehensive economic downturn. It is imperative fund these projects, however, only after analysis of the security risks of the for our government to continue to the Secretary approves engineering and rail industry. This provision would di- focus its attention on measures to in- financial plans submitted by Amtrak rect that such an assessment be carried crease and shore up production while and conditions the release of funding out and at the conclusion of the assess- keeping our domestic supply of energy by entering into proper funding proce- ment, it would provide us with the in- steady. dures. In other words, the funding will formation Congress needs in order to Second, energy infrastructure is by not just be handed to Amtrak with no make future decisions on how to fur- nature not contained within the bor- questions asked. It ensures proper fed- ther address rail security matters. ders of one State or region. For exam- eral oversight of the federal assistance. I believe this legislation is a credible ple, three of the country’s top ten gaso- Furthermore, the legislation would proposal that could do a great deal to line consuming States are in the Mid- direct the DOT Inspector General to re- improve the safety and security of our west. The Midwest imports 25 percent view the obligation and expenditure of rail network. I stand ready to work of its total demand from the Gulf funds provided under this legislation to with my colleagues, the Administra- Coast. While the Gulf Coast refining ensure that the funds are used solely tion, industry, and public safety advo- centers handle half of the total barrels for the purposes intended by Congress. cates in an effort to address the safety processed in the U.S. today, there are Third, the bill would permit rail po- and security of our nation’s rail sys- only two pipeline systems in place to lice officers to enforce laws on the tem. move the product from the South to

VerDate Mar 15 2010 03:21 Dec 20, 2013 Jkt 081600 PO 00000 Frm 00060 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 J:\ODA425\1997-2008-FILES-4-SS-PROJECT\2001-SENATE-REC-FILES\RECFILES-NEW\S mmaher on DSKCGSP4G1 with SOCIALSECURITY October 10, 2001 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S10463 the Midwest. This is a tremendous structure from present and future Whereas elements of character transcend amount of pressure on Gulf Coast refin- threats, it is necessary for us to pro- cultural, religious, and socioeconomic dif- eries to meet demand in the Midwest. vide a commitment of significant Fed- ferences; What happens if one or both of these eral resources as soon as possible. Whereas the character and conduct of our youth reflect the character and conduct of systems are disrupted? In addition, the f society; therefore, every adult has the re- only offshore oil terminal in the United SUBMITTED RESOLUTIONS sponsibility to teach and model ethical val- States, the Louisiana Offshore Oil ues and every social institution has the re- Port, LOOP, is estimated to take in 13 sponsibility to promote the development of percent of the United States’ imported SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLU- good character; oil and refining capacity and is con- TION 78—EXPRESSING THE Whereas Congress encourages individuals nected by five pipelines to over 30 per- SENSE OF CONGRESS REGARD- and organizations, especially those who have an interest in the education and training of cent of the United States refining ca- ING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF pacity. Imagine the impact its disrup- the young people of the United States, to NATIONAL CHARACTER COUNTS adopt the elements of character as intrinsic tion from natural or hostile threats WEEK to the well-being of individuals, commu- would have on the Nation’s refining ca- Mr. DODD (for himself, Mr. DOMENICI, nities, and society; pacity. Mr. CLELAND, Mr. BENNETT, Mrs. MUR- Whereas many schools in the United States So, whether we are talking about recognize the need, and have taken steps, to RAY, Mr. BOND, Mr. DORGAN, Mr. pipelines, transmission lines, electric integrate the values of their communities BROWNBACK, Mr. LIEBERMAN, Mr. BUN- generators, refineries, nuclear power into their teaching activities; NING, Mr. AKAKA, Mr. BURNS, Ms. LAN- plants, ports, rigs or platforms, the Whereas the establishment of National DRIEU, Mr. CAMPBELL, Mr. KOHL, Mr. Federal Government has a clear and Character Counts Week, during which indi- COCHRAN, Mr. CONRAD, Ms. COLLINS, compelling interest in providing the viduals, families, schools, youth organiza- Mr. BINGAMAN, Mr. DEWINE, Mrs. tions, religious institutions, civic groups, necessary resources to ensure that our CARNAHAN, Mr. ENSIGN, Mr. KENNEDY, and other organizations would focus on char- energy infrastructure is sufficiently Mr. ENZI, Mr. BIDEN, Mr. FITZGERALD, acter education, would be of great benefit to protected. Since the disruption of a Mr. EDWARDS, Mr. FRIST, Mr. REID, Mr. the Nation; and particular facility or transmission line HAGEL, Ms. MIKULSKI, Mr. HELMS, Mr. Whereas the week beginning October 15, 2001, and the week beginning October 14, 2002, has economic consequences and could ROCKEFELLER, Mr. HUTCHINSON, Mr. are appropriate weeks to establish as Na- pose a significant threat to the safety BREAUX, Mr. INHOFE, Mr. JOHNSON, Mr. tional Character Counts Week: Now, there- of the surrounding population, as well SHELBY, Mr. LEVIN, Mr. SMITH of New as the effect on our economy, environ- fore, be it Hampshire, Mr. FEINGOLD, Mr. STE- Resolved by the Senate (the House of Rep- ment, state and local authorities must VENS, Mr. JEFFORDS, Mr. THOMAS, Mr. resentatives concurring), That it is the sense also play a role. This would require a THURMOND, and Mr. VOINOVICH) sub- of Congress that— partnership among the federal, state mitted the following concurrent resolu- (1) a National Character Counts Week and local governments and industry. tion, which was referred to the Com- should be established to promote character Today, I am introducing legislation, mittee on the Judiciary. education; and (2) the President should issue a proclama- the National Energy Infrastructure Se- S. CON. RES. 78 tion calling upon the people of the United curity Program Establishment Act, Whereas the well-being of the Nation re- which would: Establish a multi-year States to— quires that the young people of the United (A) embrace the elements of character national energy infrastructure pro- States become an involved, caring citizenry identified by their local schools and commu- gram overseen by the newly appointed with good character; nities, such as trustworthiness, respect, re- Assistant to the President for Home- Whereas the character education of chil- sponsibility, fairness, caring, citizenship, land Security, to provide funding annu- dren has become more urgent as violence by and honesty; and ally to all 50 States in order to make and against youth increasingly threatens the (B) observe such a week with appropriate physical and psychological well-being of the ceremonies, programs, and activities. sure that all appropriate measures people of the United States; from the monitoring and detection of Whereas more than ever, children need f potential threats to mitigation, re- strong and constructive guidance from their AMENDMENTS SUBMITTED AND sponse and recovery are in place families and their communities, including PROPOSED against hostile and natural threats; schools, youth organizations, religious insti- create two funds, one for the protec- tutions, and civic groups; SA 1854. Mr. HOLLINGS (for himself, Mr. MCCAIN, Mrs. HUTCHISON, Mr. ROCKEFELLER, tion of energy infrastructure located in Whereas the character of a nation is only as strong as the character of its individual and Mr. KERRY) proposed an amendment to the coastal zones of oil and gas pro- citizens; the bill S. 1447, to improve aviation security, ducing States, the other for the energy Whereas the public good is advanced when and for other purposes. infrastructure of all fifty States ex- young people are taught the importance of SA 1855. Mr. DASCHLE (for Mrs. CARNAHAN cluding those areas in the oil and gas good character and the positive effects that (for herself, Mr. DASCHLE, Mr. KENNEDY, Mrs. producing States that would be pro- good character can have in personal relation- MURRAY, Ms. CANTWELL, Mr. FITZGERALD, vided for in the first fund; provide ships, in school, and in the workplace; Mr. BROWNBACK, Mr. SMITH of Oregon, Mr. funding based on a formula related to Whereas scholars and educators agree that DORGAN, Mr. DAYTON, Mr. WYDEN, Mr. WELLSTONE, Mrs. LINCOLN, Mr. GRAHAM, and the amount of energy infrastructure a people do not automatically develop good character and that, therefore, conscientious Mrs. CLINTON)) proposed an amendment to State has as well as to the contribution efforts must be made by institutions and in- the bill S. 1447, supra. of the State’s infrastructure to the rest dividuals that influence youth to help young SA 1856. Mr. JEFFORDS submitted an of the country; the Governor of each people develop the essential traits and char- amendment intended to be proposed by him State would consult with Federal, acteristics that comprise good character; to the bill S. 1447, supra; which was ordered State and local law enforcement, pub- Whereas, although character development to lie on the table. lic safety, officials, industry and other is, first and foremost, an obligation of fami- SA 1857. Mr. HOLLINGS (for Mr. LEAHY) proposed an amendment to the bill S. 1447, relevant persons or agencies to put to- lies, the efforts of faith communities, schools, and youth, civic, and human service supra. gether a security plan to submit to the organizations also play an important role in SA 1858. Mr. HOLLINGS (for Mr. ENSIGN) Assistant to the President for Home- fostering and promoting good character; proposed an amendment to the bill S. 1447, land Security as well as the Secretaries Whereas Congress encourages students, supra. of Commerce, Energy and Interior de- teachers, parents, youth, and community SA 1859. Mr. GRAMM proposed an amend- tailing what measures were necessary leaders to recognize the importance of char- ment to amendment SA 1855 proposed by Mr. DASCHLE to the bill (S. 1447) supra. provide adequate protection of that acter education in preparing young people to play their role in determining the future of SA 1860. Mr. MCCAIN (for Ms. SNOWE) pro- particular State’s infrastructure; and posed an amendment to the bill S. 1447, in order to pay for this program we the Nation; Whereas effective character education is supra. would use a percentage of offshore rev- based on core ethical values which form the f enues from oil and gas development on foundation of democratic society; TEXT OF AMENDMENTS the Outer Continental Shelf. Whereas examples of character are trust- If we are truly serious about pro- worthiness, respect, responsibility, fairness, SA 1854. Mr. HOLLINGS (for himself, tecting our country’s energy infra- caring, citizenship, and honesty; Mr. MCCAIN, Mrs. HUTCHISON, Mr.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 03:21 Dec 20, 2013 Jkt 081600 PO 00000 Frm 00061 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 J:\ODA425\1997-2008-FILES-4-SS-PROJECT\2001-SENATE-REC-FILES\RECFILES-NEW\S mmaher on DSKCGSP4G1 with SOCIALSECURITY S10464 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE October 10, 2001 ROCKEFELLER, and Mr. KERRY) proposed international agencies for criminal behavior security of aviation at all United States air- an amendment to the bill S. 1447, to or pertinent intelligence information. ports and air navigation facilities involved improve aviation security, and for SEC. 3. TRANSPORTATION SECURITY FUNCTION. in air transportation or intrastate air trans- other purposes; as follows: (a) IN GENERAL.—Section 102 of title 49, portation. United States Code, is amended— ‘‘(3) CHAIR.—The Council shall be chaired Strike out all after the enacting clause and (1) by redesignating subsections (d), (e), by the Secretary of Transportation or the insert the following: and (f) as subsections (e), (f), and (g); and Secretary’s designee. SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE; TABLE OF CONTENTS (2) by inserting after subsection (c) the fol- ‘‘(4) MEMBERSHIP.—The members of the (a) SHORT TITLE.—This Act may be cited as lowing: Council are: the ‘‘Aviation Security Act’’. ‘‘(d) DEPUTY SECRETARY FOR TRANSPOR- ‘‘(A) The Secretary of Transportation, or (b) TABLE OF CONTENTS.—The table of con- TATION SECURITY. the Secretary’s designee. tents for this Act is as follows: ‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—The Department has a ‘‘(B) The Attorney General, or the attorney Sec. 1. Short title. Deputy Secretary for Transportation Secu- General’s designee. Sec. 2. Findings. rity, who shall be appointed by the Presi- ‘‘(C) The Secretary of Defense, or the Sec- Sec. 3. Transportation security function. dent, by and with the advice and consent of retary’s designee. Sec. 4. Aviation Security Coordination the Senate. The Deputy Secretary for Trans- ‘‘(D) The Secretary of the Treasury, or the Council. portation Security shall carry out duties and Secretary’s designee. ‘‘(E) The Director of the Central Intel- Sec. 5. Improved flight deck integrity meas- powers prescribed by the Secretary relating ligence Agency, or the Director’s designee. urers. to security for all modes of transportation. ‘‘(F) The head, or an officer or employee Sec. 6. Deployment of Federal air marshals. ‘‘(2) AVIATION-RELATED DUTIES.—The Dep- designated by the head, of any other Federal Sec. 7. Improved airport perimeter access uty Secretary— agency the participation of which is deter- security. ‘‘(A) is responsible for day-to-day Federal mined by the Secretary of Transportation, in Sec. 8. Enhanced anti-hijacking training for security operations for the air transpor- consultation with the Attorney General, to flight crews. tation or intrastate air transportation; be appropriate. Sec. 9. Passenger screening. ‘‘(B) shall coordinate and direct as appro- ‘‘(g) CROSS-CHECKING DATA BASE INFORMA- Sec. 10. Training and employment of secu- priate functions and responsibilities of the TION. rity screening personnel. Secretary of Transportation and the Admin- The Secretary of Transportation, acting Sec. 11. Suspension and removal. istrator of the Federal Aviation Administra- through the Aviation Security Coordination Sec. 12. Research and development. tion under chapter 449; Council, shall— Sec. 13. Flight school security. ‘‘(C) shall work in conjunction with the ‘‘(1) explore the technical feasibility of de- Sec. 14. Report to Congress on security. Administrator of the Federal Aviation Ad- veloping a common database of individuals Sec. 15. General aviation and air charters. ministration with respect to any actions or who may pose a threat to aviation or na- Sec. 16. Increased penalties for interference activities that may affect aviation safety or with security personnel. tional security; air carrier operations. ‘‘(2) enter into memoranda of under- Sec. 17. Security-related study by FAA. ‘‘(D) is responsible for hiring and training standing with other Federal agencies to Sec. 18. Air transportation arrangements in personnel to provide security screening at all share or otherwise cross-check data on such certain States. United States airports involved in air trans- individuals identified on Federal agency data Sec. 19. Airline computer reservation sys- portation or intrastate air transportation, in bases, and may utilize other available data tems. consultation with the Attorney General, the bases as necessary; and Sec. 20. Security funding. Secretary of Defense, and the heads of other ‘‘(3) evaluate and assess technologies in de- Sec. 21. Increased funding flexibility for appropriate Federal agencies and depart- velopment or use at Federal departments, aviation security. ments; and agencies, and instrumentalities that might Sec. 22. Authorization of funds for reim- ‘‘(E) shall actively cooperate and coordi- be useful in improving the safety and secu- bursement of airports for secu- nate with the Attorney General, the Sec- rity of aviation in the United States.’’. rity mandates. retary of Defense, and the heads of other ap- (b) POLICIES AND PROCEDURES.—Section Sec. 23. Definitions. propriate Federal agencies and departments 44911(b) of title 49, United States Code, is SEC. 2. FINDINGS. with responsibilities for national security amended by striking ‘‘international’’. The Congress finds the following: and criminal justice enforcement activities (c) STRATEGIC PLANNING.—Section 44911(c) (1) The safety and security of the civil air that are related to aviation security through of title 49, United States Code, is amended by transportation system is critical to the the Aviation Secretary Coordination Coun- striking ‘‘consider placing’’ and inserting United States’ security and its national de- cil.’’. ‘‘place’’. (b) REVIEW AND DEVELOPMENT OF WAYS TO fense. SEC. 5. IMPROVED FLIGHT DECK INTEGRITY (2) A safe and secure United States civil air STRENGTHEN SECURITY.—Section 44932(c) of MEASURES. transportation system is essential to the title 49, United States Code, is amended— (a) IN GENERAL.—The Administrator of the basic freedom of Americans to move in (1) by striking ‘‘x-ray’’ in paragraph (4); Federal Aviation Administration shall, as instrastate, interstate, and international (2) By striking ‘‘and’’ at the end of para- soon as possible after the date of enactment transportation. graph (4); of this Act, issue an order (without regard to (3) The terrorist hijackings and crashes of (3) by striking ‘‘passengers.’’ in paragraph the provisions of chapter 5 of title 5, United passenger aircraft into guided bombs for (5) and inserting ‘‘passengers;’’; and States Code)— strikes against civilian and military targets (4) by adding at the end the following: (1) prohibiting access to the flight deck of requires the United States to change fun- ‘‘(6) to strengthen and enhance the ability aircraft engaged in passenger air transpor- damentally the way it approaches the task to detect nonexplosive weapons, such as bio- tation or intrastate air transportation ex- of ensuring the safety and security of the logical, chemical, or similar substances; and cept to authorized personnel; civil air transportation system. ‘‘(7) to evaluate such additional measures (2) requiring the strengthening of the (4) The existing fragmentation of responsi- as may be appropriate to enhance physical flight deck door and locks on any such air- bility for that safety and security among inspection of passengers, luggage, and craft operating in air transportation or government agencies and between govern- cargo.’’. intrastate air transportation that has a rigid ment and nongovernment entities is ineffi- (c) TRANSITION.—Until the Deputy Sec- door in a bulkhead between the flight deck cient and unacceptable in light of the hijack- retary for Transportation Security takes of- and the passenger area to ensure that the ings and crashes on September 11, 2001. fice, the functions of the Deputy Secretary door cannot be forced open from the pas- (5) The General Accounting Office has rec- that relate to aviation security shall be car- senger compartment; ommended that security functions and secu- ried out by the Assistant Administrator for (3) requiring that such flight deck doors re- rity personnel at United States airports Civil Aviation Security of the Federal Avia- main locked while any such aircraft is in should become Federal government responsi- tion Administration. flight except when necessary to permit the bility. SEC. 4. AVIATION SECURITY COORDINATION flight deck crew access and egress; (6) Although the number of Federal air COUNCIL. (4) prohibit the possession of a key to any marshals is classified, their presence on both ‘‘(a) IN GENERAL.—Section 44911 of title 49, such flight deck door by any member of the international and domestic flights would United States Code, is amended at the end flight crew who is not assigned to the flight have a deterrent effect on hijacking and the following: deck; and would further bolster public confidence in ‘‘(f) AVIATION SECURITY COORDINATION (5) take such other action, including modi- the safety of air travel. COUNCIL. fication of safety and security procedures, as (7) The effectiveness of existing security ‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—There is established an may be necessary to ensure the safety and measures, including employee background Aviation Security Coordination Council. security of the aircraft. checks and passenger pre-screening, is im- ‘‘(2) FUNCTION.—The Council shall work (b) COMMUTER AIRCRAFT.—The Adminis- paired because of the inaccessibility of, or with the intelligence community to coordi- trator shall investigate means of securing, to the failure to share information among, data nate intelligence, security, and criminal en- the greatest feasible extent, the flight deck bases maintained by different Federal and forcement activities affecting the safety and of aircraft operating in air transportation or

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IMPROVED AIRPORT PERIMETER ACCESS areas (including air traffic control oper- deck while the aircraft is so engaged. SECURITY. ations areas, maintenance areas, crew SEC. 6. DEPLOYMENT OF FEDERAL AIR MAR- (a) IN GENERAL.—Section 44903 of title 49, lounges, baggage handling areas, conces- SHALS. United States Code, is amended by adding at sions, and catering delivery areas) to ensure (a) IN GENERAL.—Section 44903(d) of title the end the following: the security of passengers and aircraft and 49, United States Code, is amended— ‘‘(h) IMPROVED AIRPORT PERIMETER ACCESS consider the deployment of biometric or (1) by inserting ‘‘(1) before ‘‘With’’ SECURITY. similar technologies that identify individ- (2) by redesignating paragraphs (1) and (2) ‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary of Trans- uals based on unique personal characteris- as subparagraphs (A) and (B); and portation, in consultation with the airport tics.’’. (3) by adding at the end the following: operator and law enforcement authorities, (e) EMPLOYMENT INVESTIGATIONS AND RE- ‘‘(2) The Secretary— may order the deployment of such personnel STRICTIONS.—Section 44903(c) of title 49, ‘‘(A) may place Federal air marshals on at any secure area of the airport as nec- United States Code, is amended by adding at every scheduled passenger flight in air trans- essary to counter the risk of criminal vio- the end the following: portation and intrastate air transportation; lence, the risk of aircraft piracy at the air- ‘‘(3) The Administrator shall establish and port, the risk to air carrier aircraft oper- pilot programs in no fewer than 20 airports ‘‘(B) shall place them on every such flight ations at the airport, or to meet national se- to test and evaluate new and emerging tech- determined by the Secretary to present high curity concerns. nology for providing access control and other security risks. ‘‘(2) SECURITY OF AIRCRAFT AND GROUND AC- security protections for closed or secure (3) In making the determination under CESS TO SECURE AREAS.—In determining areas of the airports. Such technology may paragraph (2)(B), nonstop longhaul flights, where to deploy such personnel, the Sec- include biometric or other technology that such as those targeted on September 11, 2001, retary shall consider the physical security ensures only authorized access to secure should be a priority.’’. needs of air traffic control facilities, parked areas.’’. (b) DEPLOYMENT.—Within 30 days after the aircraft, aircraft servicing equipment, air- (f) AIRPORT SECURITY AWARENESS PRO- date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary craft supplies (including fuel), automobile GRAMS.—The Secretary of Transportation of Transportation, under the authority of parking facilities within airport perimeters shall require air carriers and airports in- subsections (d) and (e) of section 44903 of or adjacent to secured facilities, and access volved in air transportation or intrastate air title 49, United States Code, shall— and transition areas at airports served by transportation to develop security awareness (1) provide for deployment of Federal air other means of ground or water transpor- programs for airport employees, ground marshals on flights in air transportation and tation. The Secretary of Transportation, crews, and other individuals employed at intrastate air transportation; after consultation with the Aviation Secu- such airports. (2) provide for appropriate background and rity Coordination Council, shall consider SEC. 8. ENHANCED ANTI-HIJACKING TRAINING fitness checks for candidates for appoint- whether airport, air carrier personnel, and FOR FLIGHT CREWS. ment as Federal air marshals; other individuals with access to such areas (a) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary of Trans- (3) provide for appropriate training, super- should be screened to prevent individuals portation shall develop a mandatory air car- vision, and equipment of Federal air mar- who present a risk to aviation security or rier program of training for flight and cabin shals; and national security from gaining access to crews of aircraft providing air transpor- (4) require air carriers to provide seating such areas. tation or intrastate air transportation in for Federal air marshals on any flight with- ‘‘(3) DEPLOYMENT OF FEDERAL LAW ENFORCE- dealing with attempts to commit aircraft pi- out regard to the availability of seats on MENT PERSONNEL.—The Secretary of Trans- racy (as defined in section 46502(a)(1)(A) of that flight. portation may enter into a memorandum of title 49, United States Code). (c) INTERNATIONAL FLIGHTS.—The Sec- understanding or other agreement with the (b) NOTIFICATION PROCEDURES.—The Ad- retary shall work with the International Attorney General or the head of any other ministrator of the Federal Aviation Admin- Civil Aviation Organization and with appro- appropriate Federal law enforcement agency istration shall revise the procedures by priate civil aviation authorities of foreign to deploy Federal law enforcement personnel which cabin crews of aircraft can notify governments under section 44907 of title 49, at an airport in order to meet aviation safe- flight deck crews of security breaches and United States Code, to address security con- ty and security concerns.’’. other emergencies and implement any new cerns on flights by foreign air carriers to and (b) SMALL AND MEDIUM AIRPORTS.—The Ad- measures as soon as practicable. from the United States. ministrator of the Federal Aviation Admin- SEC. 9. PASSENGER SCREENING. (d) INTERIM MEASURES.—The Secretary istration shall develop a plan to provide (a) IN GENERAL.—Section 44901 of title 49, may, after consultation with the heads of technical support to small and medium air- United States Code, is amended to read as other Federal agencies and departments, use ports to enhance security operations, includ- follows: personnel from those agencies and depart- ing screening operations, and to provide fi- ments to provide air marshal service on do- nancial assistance to those airports to defray ‘‘§ 44901. Screening passengers and property mestic and international flights, and may the costs of enhancing security. ‘‘(a) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary of Trans- use the authority provided by section 324 of (c) CHEMICAL AND BIOLOGICAL WEAPON DE- portation, in consultation with the Attorney title 49, United States Code, for such pur- TECTION.—Section 44903(c)(2)(C) of title 49, General, shall provide for the screening of all pose. United States Code, is amended to read as passengers and property, including United (e) REPORTS. follows: States mail, that will be carried aboard an (1) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary of Trans- ‘‘(C) MAXIMUM USE OF CHEMICAL AND BIO- aircraft in air transportation or intrastate portation shall submit the following reports LOGICAL WEAPON DETECTION EQUIPMENT.—The air transportation. The screening shall take in classified form, if necessary, to the Senate Secretary of Transportation shall require place before boarding and, except as provided Committee on Commerce, Science, and airports to maximize the use of technology in subsection (c), shall be carried out by a Transportation and the House of Representa- and equipment that is designed to detect po- Federal government employee (as defined in tives Committee on Transportation and In- tential chemical or biological weapons.’’. section 215 of title 5, United States Code). In frastructure: (d) IMPROVEMENT OF SECURED-AREA ACCESS carrying out this subsection, the Secretary (A) Within 18 months after the date of en- CONTROL.—Section 44903(g)(2) of title 49, shall maximize the use of available non- actment of this Act, an assessment of the United States Code, is amended— intrusive and other inspection and detection program carried out under section 44903(d) of (1) by striking ‘‘weaknesses by January 31, technology that is approved by the Adminis- title 49, United States Code. 2001;’’ in subparagraph (A) and inserting trator of the Federal Aviation Administra- (B) Within 120 days after such date, an as- ‘‘weaknesses’’; tion for the purpose of screening passengers, sessment of the effectiveness of the security (2) by striking subparagraph (D) and in- baggage, mail, or cargo. screening process for carry-on baggage and serting the following: ‘‘(b) DEPLOYMENT OF ARMED PERSONNEL.— checked baggage. ‘‘(D) on an ongoing basis, assess and test ‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary of Trans- (C) Within 6 months after the date of en- for compliance with access control require- portation, in consultation with the Attorney actment of this Act, an assessment of the ments, report annually findings of the as- General, shall order the deployment of law safety and security-related training provided sessments, report annually findings of the enforcement personnel authorized to carry to flight and cabin crews. assessments, and assess the effectiveness of firearms at each airport security screening (2) RECOMMENDATIONS.—The Secretary may penalties in ensuring compliance with secu- location to ensure passenger safety and na- submit, as part of any report under this sub- rity procedures and take any other appro- tional security. section or separately, any recommendations priate enforcement actions when noncompli- ‘‘(2) MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS.—Except at the Secretary may have for improving the ef- ance is found;’’; airports required to enter into agreements

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RULES.—The Secretary shall develop a secu- ports in the United States, in terms of an- ‘‘(e) FLEXIBILITY OF ARRANGEMENTS.—In rity screening personnel examination for use nual passenger enplanements for the most carrying out subsections (a), (b), and (c), the in determining the qualification of individ- recent calendar year for which data are Secretary of Transportation may use memo- uals seekings employment as security available, the Secretary shall order the de- randa of understanding or other agreements screening personnel. The Secretary shall also ployment of additional law enforcement per- with the Attorney General or the heads of review, and revise as necessary, any stand- sonnel at airport security screening loca- appropriate Federal law enforcement agen- ard, rule, or regulation governing the em- tions if the Secretary determines that the cies covering the utilization and deployment ployment of individuals as security screen- additional deployment is necessary to ensure of personnel of the Department of Justice or ing personnel. passenger safety and national security.’’. such other agencies.’’. ‘‘(f) EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS FOR SCREEN- ‘‘(c) SECURITY AT SMALL COMMUNITY AIR- ‘‘(b) DEPUTIZING OF STATE AND LOCAL LAW ING PERSONNEL.— PORTS.— ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS.—Section 512 of the ‘‘(1) SCREENER REQUIREMENTS.—Notwith- ‘‘(1) PASSENGER SCREENING.—In carrying Wendell H. Ford Aviation Investment and standing any provision of law to the con- out subsection (a) and subsection (b)(1), the Reform Act for the 21st Century is amend- trary, an individual may not be employed as Secretary of Transportation, with the ap- ed—— a security screener unless that individual proval of the Attorney General, may require ‘‘(1) by striking ‘‘purpose of’’ in subsection meets the following requirements: ‘‘(A) The individual shall possess a high any nonhub airport (as defined in section (b)(1)(A) and inserting ‘‘purposes of (i)’’; and 41731(a)(4)) or smaller airport with scheduled (2) by striking ‘‘transportation;’’ in sub- school diploma, a General Equivalency Di- passenger operations to enter into an agree- section (b)(1)(A) and inserting ‘‘transpor- ploma, or experience that the Secretary has ment under which screening of passengers tation, and (ii) providing security screening determined to have equipped the individual to perform the duties of the position. and property will be carried out by qualified, services under section 44901(c) of title 49, ‘‘(B) The individual shall possess basic ap- trained State or local law enforcement per- United States Code;’’. titudes and physical abilities including color ‘‘(c) TRANSITION.—The Secretary of Trans- sonnel if— perception, visual and aural acuity, physical ‘‘(A) the screening services are equivalent portation shall complete the full implemen- co-ordination, and motor skills to the fol- to the screening services that would be car- tation of section 44901 of title 49, United lowing standards: ried out by Federal personnel under sub- States Code, as amended by subsection (a), ‘‘(i) Screeners operating screening equip- section (a); as soon as is practicable but in no event ment shall be able to distinguish on the ‘‘(B) the training and evaluation of individ- later than 9 months after the date of enact- screening equipment monitor the apporiate uals conducting the screening or providing ment of this Act. The Secretary may make imaging standard specified by the Secretary. security services meets the standards set or continue such arrangements, including ar- Wherever the screening equipment system forth in section 44935 for training and evalua- rangements under the authority of sections displays colors, the operator shall be able to tion of Federal personnel conducting screen- 40110 and 40111 of that title, for the screening perceive each color. ing or providing security services under sub- of passengers and property under that sec- ‘‘(ii) Screeners operating any screening section (a); tion as the Secretary determines necessary equipment shall be able to distinguish each ‘‘(C) the airport is reimbursed by the pending full implementation of that section color displayed on every type of screening United States, using funds made available by as so amended. equipment and explain what each color sig- the Aviation Security Act, for the costs in- SEC. 10. TRAINING AND EMPLOYMENT OF SECU- nifies. curred in providing the required screening, RITY SCREENING PERSONNEL. ‘‘(iii) Screeners shall be able to hear and training, and evaluation; and (a) IN GENERAL.—Section 44935 of title 49, respond to the spoken voice and to audible ‘‘(D) the Secretary has consulted the air- United States Code, is amended— alarms generated by screening equipment in port sponsor. (1) by redesignating subsection (f) as sub- an active checkpoint environment. ‘‘(2) DETERMINATION OF LIMITED REQUIRE- section (i); and ‘‘(iv) Screeners performing physical MENTS.—The Secretary, in consultation with (2) by striking subsection (e) and inserting searches or other related operations shall be the Attorney General, may prescribe modi- the following: able to efficiently and thoroughly manipu- fied aviation security measures for a nonhub ‘‘(e) SECURITY SCREENERS.— late and handle such baggage, containers, airport if the Secretary determines that spe- ‘‘(1) TRAINING PROGRAM.—The Secretary of and other objects subject to security proc- cific security measures are not required at a Transportation, in consultation with the At- essing. nonhub airport at all hours of airport oper- torney General, shall establish a program for ‘‘(v) Screeners who perform pat-downs or ation because of— the hiring and training of security screening hand-held metal detector searches of individ- ‘‘(A) the types of aircraft that use the air- personnel. uals shall have sufficient dexterity and capa- port; ‘‘(2) HIRING. bility to thoroughly conduct those proce- ‘‘(B) seasonal variations in air traffic and ‘‘(A) QUALIFICATIONS.—The Secretary shall dures over a individual’s entire body. types of aircraft that use the airport; or establish, within 30 days after the date of en- ‘‘(C) The individual shall be able to read, ‘‘(C) other factors that warrant modifica- actment of the Aviation Security Act, quali- speak, and write English well enough to— tion of otherwise applicable security require- fication standards for individuals to be hired ‘‘(i) carry out written and oral instructions ments. by the United States as security screening regarding the proper performance of screen- ‘‘(3) ADDITIONAL FEDERAL SECURITY MEAS- personnel. Notwithstanding any provision of ing duties; URES.—At any airport required to enter into ‘‘(ii) read English language identification a reimbursement agreement under paragraph law to the contrary, those standards shall, at a minimum, require an individual— media, credentials, airline tickets, and labels (1), the Secretary and the Attorney Gen- on items normally encountered in the eral— ‘‘(i) to have a satisfactory or better score on a Federal security screening personnel se- screening process; ‘‘(A) may provide or require additional se- ‘‘(iii) provide direction to and understand lection examination; curity measures; and answer questions from English-speaking ‘‘(ii) to have been a national of the United ‘‘(B) may conduct random security inspec- individuals undergoing screening; and tions; and States, as defined in section 101(a)(22) of the ‘‘(iv) write incident reports and statements ‘‘(C) may provide assistance to enhance Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. and log entries into security records in the airport security at that airport. 1101(a)(22)), for a minimum of 5 consecutive English language. ‘‘(d) MANUAL PROCESS.— years; ‘‘(D) The individual shall have satisfac- ‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—The Administrator shall ‘‘(iii) to have passed an examination for re- torily completed all initial, recurrent, and require a manual process, at explosive detec- cent consumption of a controlled substance; appropriate specialized training required by tion system screening locations in airports ‘‘(iv) to meet, at a minimum, the require- the security program, except as provided in where explosive detection equipment is un- ments set forth in subsection (f); and paragraph (2). derutilized, which will augment the Com- ‘‘(v) to meet such other qualifications as ‘‘(2) EXCEPTIONS.—An individual who has puter Assisted Passenger Prescreening Sys- the Secretary may establish. not completed the training required by this tem by randomly selecting additional ‘‘(B) BACKGROUND CHECKS.—The Secretary section may be employed during the on-the- checked bags for screening so that a min- shall require that an individual to be hired job portion of training to perform functions imum number of bags, as prescribed by the as a security screener undergo an employ- if that individual— Administrator, are examined. ment investigation (including a criminal his- ‘‘(A) is closely supervised; and ‘‘(2) LIMITATION ON STATUTORY CONSTRUC- tory record check) under section 44936(a)(1). ‘‘(B) does not make independent judgments TION.—Paragraph (1) shall not be construed ‘‘(C) DISQUALIFICATION OF INDIVIDUALS WHO as to whether individuals or property may to limit the ability of the Administrator to PRESENT NATIONAL SECURITY RISKS.—The Sec- enter a sterile area or aircraft without fur- impose additional security measures when a retary, in consultation with the heads of ther inspection. specific threat warrants such additional other appropriate Federal agencies, shall es- ‘‘(3) REMEDIAL TRAINING.—No individual measures. tablish procedures, in addition to any back- employed as a security screener may per- ‘‘(3) MAXIMUM USE OF EXPLOSIVE DETECTION ground check conducted under section 44936, form a screening function after that indi- EQUIPMENT.—In prescribing the minimum to ensure that no individual who presents a vidual has failed an operational test related

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to that function until that individual has (c) TRANSITION.—The Secretary of Trans- SEC. 12. RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT. successfully completed the remedial training portation shall complete the full implemen- Section 44912(b)(1) of title 49, United States specified in the security program. tation of section 44935(e), (f), (g), and (h) of Code, is amended— ‘‘(4) ANNUAL PROFICIENCY REVIEW.—The title 49, United States Code, as amended by (1) by striking ‘‘complete an intensive re- Secretary shall provide that an annual eval- subsection (a), as soon as is practicable. The view of’’ and inserting ‘‘periodically review’’; uation of each individual assigned screening Secretary may make or continue such ar- (2) by striking ‘‘commercial aircraft in duties is conducted and documented. An in- rangements for the training of security service and expected to be in service in the dividual employed as a security screener screeners under that section as the Sec- 10-year period beginning on November 16, may not continue to be employed in that ca- retary determines necessary pending full im- 1990;’’ in subparagraph (B) and inserting pacity unless the evaluation demonstrates plementation of that section as so amended. ‘‘aircraft in air transportation;’’; and (3) by redesignating subparagraphs (D) that the individual— (d) EXPEDITED PERSONNEL PROCESS.— through (F) as subparagraphs (E) through ‘‘(A) continues to meet all qualifications (1) AUTHORIZATION OF EMPLOYMENT.—The (G), respectively, and inserting after sub- and standards required to perform a screen- Secretary of Transportation may appoint ing function; paragraph (C) the following: and fix the compensation of such a number ‘‘(D) the potential release of chemical, bio- ‘‘(B) has a satisfactory record of perform- of individuals as may be necessary to carry logical, or similar weapons or devices either ance and attention to duty based on the out section 44901 and 44903 of title 49, United within an aircraft or within an airport;’’. standards and requirements in the security States Code, in accordance with the provi- SEC. 13 FLIGHT SCHOOL SECURITY. program; and sions of part III of title 5, United States (a) PROHIBITION.—Chapter 449 of title 49, ‘‘(C) demonstrates the current knowledge Code, without regard to any limitation on and skills necessary to courteously, vigi- United States Code, is amended by adding at number of employees imposed by any other the end the following new section: lantly, and effectively perform screening law or Executive Order. ‘‘§ 44939. Training to operate jet-propelled functions. (2) STRIKES PROHIBITED.—An individual em- ‘‘(5) OPERATIONAL TESTING.—In addition to ployed as a security screener is prohibited aircraft the annual proficiency review conducted from particpating in a strike or asserting the ‘‘(a) PROHIBITION.—No person subject to under paragraph (4), the Secretary shall pro- right to strike pursuant to section 7311(3) or regulation under this part may provide vide for the operational testing of such per- 7116(b)(7) of title 5.’’. training in the operation of any jet-propelled sonnel. aircraft to any alien (or other individual SEC. 11. SUSPENSION AND REMOVAL. ‘‘(g) TRAINING.— specified by the Secretary of Transportation (a) IN GENERAL.—Notwithstanding provi- ‘‘(1) USE OF OTHER AGENCIES.—The Sec- under this section) within the United States retary of Transportation shall enter into a sion of law to the contrary, the Secretary of unless the Attorney General issues to that memorandum of understanding or other ar- Transportation may suspend without pay an person a certification of the completion of a rangement with the Attorney General, or individual employed as a security screener background investigation of the alien under any other Federal agency or department under title 49, United States Code, when the subsection (b). with appropriate law enforcement respon- Secretary considers that action necessary in ‘‘(b) INVESTIGATION. sibilities, to provide personnel, resources, or the interests of national security or because ‘‘(1) REQUEST.—Upon the joint request of a other forms of assistance in the training of the screener has failed to perform screening person subject to regulation under this part security screening personnel. duties adequately. To the extent that the and an alien (or individual specified by the Secretary determines that the interests of ‘‘(2) TRAINING PLAN.—The Secretary shall, Secretary) for the purposes of this section, within 60 days after the date of enactment of national security permit, the suspended em- the Attorney General shall—— the Aviation Security Act, develop a plan for ployee shall be notified of the reasons for the ‘‘(A) carry out a background investigation the training of security screening personnel. suspension. Within 30 days after the notifica- of the alien or individual within 30 days after The plan shall, at a minimum, require that tion, the suspended employee is entitled to the Attorney General receives the request; before being deployed as a security screener, submit to the official desiganted by the Sec- and an individual— retary statements or affidavits to show why ‘‘(B) upon completing the investigation, ‘‘(A) has completed 40 hours of classroom he should be restored to duty. issue a certification of the completion of the instruction or successfully completed a pro- (b) REMOVAL FROM DUTY.—Subject to sub- investigation to the person. COPE.—A background investigation of gram that the Secretary determines will section (c) of this section, the Secretary may ‘‘(2) S an alien or individual under this subsection train individuals to a level of proficiency remove an employee suspended under sub- shall consist of the following: equivalent to the level that would be section (a) of this section when, after such ‘‘(A) A determination of whether there is a achieved by such classroom instruction; investigation and review as he considers nec- record of a criminal history for the alien or ‘‘(B) has completed 60 hours of on-the-job essary, the Secretary determines that re- moval is necessary or advisable in the inter- individual and, if so, a review of the record. instruction; and ‘‘(B) A determination of the status of the ‘‘(C) has successfully completed an on-the- ests of national security or because the screener has failed to perform screening du- alien under the immigration laws of the job training examination prescribed by the United States. Secretary. ties adequately. The determination of the Secretary is final. ‘‘(C) A determination of whether the alien ‘‘(3) EQUIPMENT-SPECIFIC TRAINING.—An in- or individual presents a national security dividual employed as a security screener (c) SUSPENSION.—An employee suspended under subsection (a) of this section who— risk to the United States. may not use any security screening device or ‘‘(3) RECURRENT TRAINING.—The Attorney (1) had a permanent or indefinite appoint- equipment in the scope of that individual’s General shall develop expedited procedures ment for at least 3 years; employment unless the individual has been for requests that relate to recurrent training (2) has completed his probationary or trial trained on that device or equipment and has of an alien or other individual for whom a period; and successfully completed a test on the use of certification has previously been issued (3) is a citizen of the United States; is enti- the drive or equipment. under paragraph (1). tled, after suspension and before removal, ‘‘(h) TECHNOLOGICAL TRAINING.—The Sec- ‘‘(c) SANCTIONS.—A person who violates retary of Transportation shall require train- to— subsection (a) shall be subject to administra- ing to ensure that screeners are proficient in (A) a written statement of the charges tive sanctions that the Secretary of Trans- using the most up-to-date new technology against him within 30 days after suspension, portation shall prescribe in regulations. The and to ensure their proficiency in recog- which may be amended within 30 days there- sanctions may include suspension and rev- nizing new threats and weapons. The Sec- after and which shall be stated as specifi- ocation of licenses and certificates issued retary shall make periodic assessments to cally as security considerations permit; under this part. determine if there are dual use items and in- (B) an opportunity within 30 days there- ‘‘(d) COVERED TRAINING.—For the purposes form security screening personnel of the ex- after, plus an additional 30 days if the of subsection (a), training includes in-flight istence of such items. Current lists of dual charges are amended, to answer the charges training, training in a simulator, and any use items shall be part of the ongoing train- and submit affidavits; other form or aspect of training. ing for screeners. For purposes of this sub- (C) a hearing, at the request of the em- ‘‘(e) REPORTING REQUIREMENT.—Each per- section, the term ‘dual use’ item means an ployee, by a Department of Transportation son subject to regulation under this part item that may seem harmless but that may authority duly constituted for this purpose; that provides training in the operation of be used as a weapon.’’. (D) a review of his case by the Secretary or any jet-propelled aircraft shall report to the (b) CONFORMING AMENDMENTS.— his designee, before a decision adverse to the Secretary of Transportation, at such time (1) Section 44936(a)(1)(A) is amended by in- employee is made final; and and in such manner as the Secretary may serting ‘‘as a security screener under section (E) a written statement of the decision of prescribe the name, address, and such other 44935(e) or a position’’ after ‘‘a position’’. the Secretary. information as the Secretary may require (2) Section 44936(b) of title 49, United (d) PROHIBITION OF RE-DEPLOYMENT.—The concerning— States Code, is amended— Secretary may prohibit any person sus- ‘‘(1) each alien to whom such training is (A) by inserting ‘‘the Secretary,’’ after pended or removed under this section from provided; and ‘‘subsection,’’ in paragraph (1); and performing any function under this Act or ‘‘(2) every other individual to whom such (B) by striking ‘‘An’’ in paragraph (3) and under subtitle VII of part A of title 49, training is provided as the Secretary may re- inserting ‘‘The Secretary, an’’. 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‘‘(f) ALIEN DEFINED.—In this section, the re-issuance, or through electronic revalida- rity services. The amounts collected shall be term ‘alien’ has the meaning given the term tion. immediately available to the Secretary for in section 101(a)(3) of the Immigration and (4) The updating of the common strategy obligation and expenditure for its activities, Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(3)).’’. used by the Administration, law enforcement and shall remain available in a revolving (b) CLERICAL AMENDMENT.—The table of agencies, air carriers, and flight crews dur- fund, to be established by the Secretary, sections at the beginning of such chapter is ing hijackings to include measures to deal until expended. amended by adding at the end the following with suicidal hijackers and other extremely ‘‘(b) AMOUNT OF FEE.—Air carriers shall new item: dangerous events not currently dealt with by remit $2.50 for each passenger ‘‘44939. Training to operate jet-propelled air- the strategy. enplanement.’’. craft.’’. SEC. 18. AIR TRANSPORTATION ARRANGEMENTS (2) CLERICAL AMENDMENT.—The table of (c) INTERNATIONAL COOPERATION.—The Sec- IN CERTAIN STATES. sections for chapter 481 is amended by adding retary of Transportation, in consultation (a) IN GENERAL.—Notwithstanding any pro- at the end thereof the following: with the Secretary of State, shall work with vision of section 41309(a) of title 49, United ‘‘48114. User fee for security services’’. (3) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The amendment the International Civil Aviation Organiza- States Code, to the contrary, air carriers made by paragraph (1) shall apply with re- tion and the civil aviation authorities of providing air transportation on flights which spect to transportation beginning after the other countries to improve international both originate and terminate at points with- date which is 180 days after the date of en- aviation security through screening pro- in the same State may file an agreement, re- actment of this Act. grams for flight instruction candidates. quest, modification, or cancellation of an (b) SPECIFIC AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIA- SEC. 14. REPORT TO CONGRESS ON SECURITY. agreement within the scope of that section with the Secretary of Transportation upon a TIONS. Within 60 days after the date of enactment (1) IN GENERAL.—Part C of subtitle VII of of this Act, the Attorney General and the declaration by the Governor of the State that such agreement, request, modification, title 49, United States Code, is amended by Secretary of Transportation shall transmit a adding at the end the following: report to the Congress containing their joint or cancellation is necessary to ensure the continuing availability of such air transpor- ‘‘CHAPTER 483. AVIATION SECURITY recommendations on additional measures for FUNDING. the Federal government to address transpor- tation within the State. (b) APPROVAL OF SECRETARY.—The Sec- ‘‘Sec. tation security functions. retary may approve any such agreement, re- ‘‘48301. Aviation security funding SEC. 15. GENERAL AVIATION AND AIR CHARTERS. quest, modification, or cancellation and § 48301. Aviation security funding. The Secretary of Transportation shall sub- grant an exemption under section 41308(c) of ‘‘There are authorized to be appropriated mit to the Congress within 3 months after title 49, United States Code, to the extent for fiscal years 2002, 2003, and 2004, such sums the date of enactment of this Act is report necessary to effectuate such agreement, re- as may be necessary to carry out chapter 449 on how to improve security with respect to quest, modification, or cancellation, without and related aviation security activities general aviation and air charter operations regard to the provisions of section 41309(b) or under this title.’’. in the United States. (c) of that title. (2) CONFORMING AMENDMENT.—The subtitle SEC. 16. INCREASED PENALTIES FOR INTER- (c) PUBLIC INTEREST REQUIREMENT.—The analysis for subtitle VII of title 49, United FERENCE WITH SECURITY PER- Secretary may approve such an agreement, States Code, is amended by inserting after SONNEL. request, modification, or cancellation if the the item relating to chapter 482 the fol- (a) IN GENERAL.—Chapter 465 of title 49, Secretary determines that— lowing: United States Code, is amended by inserting (1) the State to which it relates has ex- ‘‘483. Aviation Security Funding ...... 48301’’. after section 46502 the following: traordinary air transportation needs and SEC. 21. INCREASED FUNDING FLEXIBILITY FOR ‘‘§ 46503. Interference with security screening concerns; and AVIATION SECURITY. personnel (2) approval is in the public interest. (a) LIMITED USE OF AIRPORT IMPROVEMENT ‘‘An individual in an area within a com- (d) TERMINATION.—An approval under sub- PROGRAM FUNDS. mercial service airport in the United States section (b) and an exemption under section (1) BLANKET AUTHORITY.—Notwithstanding who, by assaulting or intimidating a Fed- 41308(c) of title 49, United States Code, grant- any provision of law to the contrary, includ- eral, airport, or air carrier employee who has ed under subsection (b) shall terminate on ing any provision of chapter 471 of title 49, security duties within the airport, interferes the earlier of the 2 following dates: United States Code, or any rule, regulation, with the performance of the duties of the (1) A date established by the Secretary in or agreement thereunder, for fiscal year 2002 employee or lessens the ability of the em- the Secretary’s discretion. the Administrator of the Federal Aviation ployee to perform those duties, shall be fined (2) October 1, 2002. Administration may permit an airport oper- under title 18, imprisoned for not more than (e) EXTENSION.—Notwithstanding sub- ator to use amounts made available under 10 years, or both. If the individual used a section (d), if the Secretary determines that that chapter to defray additional direct secu- dangerous weapon in committing the as- it is in the public interest, the Secretary rity-related expenses imposed by law or rule sault, intimidation, or interference, the indi- may extend the termination date under sub- after September 11, 2001, for which funds are vidual may be imprisoned for any term of section (d)(2) until a date no later than Octo- not otherwise specifically appropriated or years or life imprisonment.’’. ber 1, 2003. made available under this or any other Act. (b) CONFORMING AMENDMENT.—The chapter SEC. 19. AIRLINE COMPUTER RESERVATION SYS- (2) AIRPORT DEVELOPMENT FUNDS.—Section analysis for chapter 465 of such title is TEMS. 47102(3) of title 49, United States Code, is amended by inserting after the item relating (a) IN GENERAL.—In order to ensure that amended by adding at the end the following: to section 46502 the following: all airline computer reservation systems ‘‘(J) after September 11, 2001, and before ‘‘46503. Interference with security screening maintained by United States air carriers are October 1, 2002, for fiscal year 2002, addi- personnel’’. secure from unauthorized access by persons tional operational requirements, improve- seeking information on reservations, pas- ment of facilities, purchase and deployment SEC. 17. SECURITY-RELATED STUDY BY FAA. senger manifests, or other non-public infor- of equipment, hiring, training, and providing Within 120 days after the date of enact- mation, the Secretary of Transportation appropriate personnel, or an airport or any ment of this Act, the Administrator of the shall require all such air carriers to utilize aviation operator at an airport, that the Sec- Federal Aviation Administration shall trans- the best technology available to secure their retary determines will enhance and ensure mit to the Senate Committee on Commerce, computer reservation system against such the security of passengers and other persons Science, and Transportation and the House unauthorized access. involved in air travel.’’. of Representatives Committee on Transpor- (b) REPORT.—The Secretary shall transmit (3) ALLOWABLE COSTS.—Section 47110(b)(2) tation and Infrastructure a report setting an annual report to the Senate Committee of title 49, United States Code, is amended— forth the Administrator’s findings and rec- on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (A) by striking ‘‘or’’ in subparagraph (B); ommendations on the following aviation se- and to the House of Representatives Com- (B) by inserting ‘‘or’’ after ‘‘executed;’’ in curity-related issues: mittee on Transportation and Infrastructure subparagraph (C); and (1) A requirement that individuals em- to certify compliance by United States air (C) by adding at the end the following: ployed at an airport with scheduled pas- carriers with the requirements of subsection ‘‘(D) if the cost is incurred after September senger service, and law enforcement per- (a). 11, 2001, for a project described in section sonnel at such an airport, be screened via 47102(3)(J), and shall not depend upon the SEC. 20. SECURITY FUNDING. electronic identity verification or, until such date of execution of a grant agreement made (a) USER FEE FOR SECURITY SERVICES. verification is possible, have their identity under this subchapter;’’. (1) IN GENERAL.—Chapter 481 is amended by verified by visual inspection. (4) DISCRETIONARY GRANTS.—Section 47115 adding at the end thereof the following: (2) The installation of switches in the of title 49, United States Code, is amended by cabin for use by cabin crew to notify the ‘‘§ 48114. User fee for security services charge adding at the end the following: flight crew discreetly that there is a security ‘‘(a) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary of Trans- ‘‘(i) CONSIDERATIONS FOR PROJECT UNDER breach in the cabin. portation shall collect a user fee from air EXPANDED SECURITY ELIGIBILITY.—In order to (3) A requirement that air carriers and air- carriers. Amounts collected under this sec- assure that funding under this subchapter is ports revalidate all employee identification tion shall be treated as offsetting collections provided to the greatest needs, the Sec- cards using hologram stickers, through card to offset the costs of providing aviation secu- retary, in selecting a project described in

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(A) a group that files a petition under sub- (5) FEDERAL SHARE.—Section 47109(a) of purposes; as follows: section (a) and meets the requirements of title 49, United States Code, is amended— At the appropriate place, add the fol- paragraph (1); and (A) by striking ‘‘and’’ in paragraph (3); lowing: (B) any other group that the Secretary de- (B) by striking ‘‘47134.’’ in paragraph (4) TITLE ll—DISPLACED WORKERS termines meets such requirements. and inserting ‘‘47134; and’’; and ASSISTANCE (3) OTHER GROUPS.—A group described in (C) by adding at the end the following: SEC. ll1. SHORT TITLE. paragraph (2)(B) shall be deemed to have ‘‘(5) for fiscal year 2002, 100 percent for a This title may be cited as the ‘‘Displaced filed a petition under subsection (a) on the project described in section 47102(3)(J).’’. Workers Assistance Act’’. date of the certification, for purposes of this (b) APPORTIONED FUNDS.—For the purpose ll title (other than subsections (a) and (c)). of carrying out section 47114 of title 49, SEC. 2. DEFINITIONS. In this title: (c) DETERMINATIONS.— United States Code, for fiscal year 2003, the (1) AFFECTED AREA.—The term ‘‘affected (1) PETITIONING GROUPS.—As soon as pos- Secretary shall use, in lieu of passenger area’’ means an area that the Secretary de- sible after the date on which a petition is boardings at an airport during the prior cal- termines has a substantial number of eligible filed under subsection (a), but in any event endar year, the greater of— not later than 60 days after that date, the (1) the number of passenger boardings at employees. (2) AIR CARRIER.—The term ‘‘air carrier’’ Secretary shall determine whether the peti- that airport during 2000; or tioning group meets the requirements of sub- (2) the number of passenger boardings at means an air carrier that holds a certificate issued under chapter 411 of title 49, United section (b)(1) and shall issue a certification that airport during 2001. of eligibility to apply for adjustment assist- (c) EXPEDITED PROCESSING OF SECURITY-RE- States Code. ance under this title covering employees in LATED PFC REQUESTS.—The Administrator of (3) COBRA CONTINUATION COVERAGE.—The any group that meets such requirements. the Federal Aviation Administration shall, term ‘‘COBRA continuation coverage’’ (2) OTHER GROUPS.—Not later than 30 days to the extent feasible, expedite the proc- means coverage under a group health plan after the date of enactment of this Act, the essing and approval of passenger facility fee provided by an employer pursuant to title Secretary shall determine groups of employ- requests under subchapter I of chapter 471 of XXII of the Public Health Service Act (42 ees (other than petitioning groups) that title 49, United States Code, for projects de- U.S.C. 300bb–1 et seq.), section 4980B of the meet the requirements of subsection (b)(1) scribed in section 47192(3)(J) of title 49, Internal Revenue Code of 1986, part 6 of sub- and shall issue a certification of eligibility United States Code. title B of title I of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (29 U.S.C. 1161 et to apply for adjustment assistance under SEC. 22. AUTHORIZATION OF FUNDS FOR REIM- seq.), or section 8905a of title 5, United this title covering employees in any group BURSEMENT OF AIRPORTS FOR SE- that meets such requirements. In issuing the CURITY MANDATES. States Code. certifications, not later than 30 days after (a) AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.— (4) ELIGIBLE EMPLOYEE.—The term ‘‘eligi- the date of enactment of this Act, the Sec- There are authorized to be appropriated to ble employee’’ means an individual who has retary shall issue certifications covering all the Secretary of Transportation such sums become totally or partially separated from employees of air carriers. as may be necessary for fiscal year 2002 to employment with an air carrier, employ- (3) PROCEDURES.—The Secretary shall issue compensate airport operators for eligible se- ment at a facility at an airport, or employ- and terminate such certifications in accord- curity costs. ment with an upstream producer or supplier ance with section 223 of the Trade Act of 1974 (b) REIMBURSABLE COSTS.—The Secretary for an air carrier, as a consequence of— may reimburse an airport operator (from (A) reductions in service by an air carrier (19 U.S.C. 2273). amounts made available for obligation under as a result of a terrorist action or security (d) INFORMATION.—The Secretary shall pro- subsection (a)) for the direct costs incurred measure, as determined by the Secretary; or vide the information, assistance, and notice by the airport operator in complying with (B) a closure of an airport in the United described in section 225 of the Trade Act of new, additional, or revised security require- States as a result of a terrorist action or se- 1974 (19 U.S.C. 2275) with respect to certifi- ments imposed on airport operators by the curity measure, as determined by the Sec- cations made under subsection (b), and Federal Aviation Administration on or after retary. agreements entered into and benefits avail- September 11, 2001. (5) SECRETARY.—The term ‘‘Secretary’’ able under this title. (c) DOCUMENTATION OF COSTS AUDIT.—The means the Secretary of Labor. SEC. ll4. PROGRAM BENEFITS. Secretary may not reimburse an airport op- (6) SUPPLIER.—The term ‘‘supplier’’ means (a) DETERMINATIONS.—The Secretary shall erator under this section for any cost for a firm that produces component parts for, or determine, with respect to an eligible em- which the airport operator does not dem- articles and contract services considered to ployee covered by a certification issued by onstrate to the satisfaction of the Secretary, be a part of the production process or serv- the Secretary under section ll3, whether— using sworn financial statements or other ices for, another firm. (1) the employee is unlikely to return to appropriate data, that— (7) TERRORIST ACTION OR SECURITY MEAS- the industry involved; (1) the cost is eligible for reimbursement URE.—The term ‘‘terrorist action or security (2) the employee is likely to return to that under subsection (b); and measure’’ means a terrorist attack on the industry, but unlikely to return to the em- (2) the cost was incurred by the airport op- United States on September 11, 2001, or a se- ployee’s previous occupation in the industry; erator. curity measure taken in response to the at- or The Inspector General of the Department of tack. (3) the employee is likely to return to that Transportation and the Comptroller General (8) UPSTREAM PRODUCER.—The term ‘‘up- occupation. of the United States may audit such state- stream producer’’ means a firm that per- (b) DIFFERENT INDUSTRY OR OCCUPATION.—If ments and may request any other informa- forms additional, value-added, production the Secretary determines that an eligible tion that is necessary to conduct such an processes, including firms that perform final employee described in subsection (a) meets audit. assembly, finishing, or packaging of articles, the requirements of paragraph (1) or (2) of (d) CLAIM PROCEDURE.—Within 30 days for another firm. subsection (a) and engages in appropriate job after the date of enactment of this Act, the (9) OTHER TERMS.—Terms defined in section search activities, and that the employee and Secretary, after consultation with airport 247 of the Trade Act of 1974 (19 U.S.C. 2319) any training approved by the Secretary for operators, shall publish in the Federal Reg- shall have the meanings given the terms in the employee meet the requirements of para- ister the procedures for filing claims for re- that section. graphs (1) and (3) of section 236(a) of the imbursement under this section of eligible SEC. ll3. PETITIONS AND DETERMINATIONS. Trade Act of 1974 (19 U.S.C. 2296(a)), the em- costs incurred by airport operators. (a) PETITIONS.—A petition for a certifi- ployee shall be provided, in the same manner SEC. 23. DEFINITIONS. cation of eligibility to apply for adjustment and to the same extent as an employee cov- Except as otherwise explicitly provided, assistance under this title may be filed with ered under a certification under subchapter any term used in this Act that is defined in the Secretary by a group of employees or by A of chapter 2 of title II of the Trade Act of section 40102 of title 49, United States Code, their certified or recognized union or other 1974 (19 U.S.C. 2271), 1 or more of the fol- has the meaning given that term in that sec- duly authorized representative. The Sec- lowing: tion. retary shall comply with the notice require- (1) Employment services described in sec- ments of section 221 of the Trade Act of 1974 tion 235 of the Trade Act of 1974 (19 U.S.C. SA 1855. Mr. DASCHLE (for Mrs. (19 U.S.C. 2271) with respect to the petition. 2295) (including, in the case of an eligible em- (b) CERTIFICATION.— ployee in an affected area, employment serv- CARNAHAN (for herself, Mr. DASCHLE, (1) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary shall cer- ices provided through programs developed Mr. KENNEDY, Mrs. MURRAY, Ms. CANT- tify a group of employees as eligible to apply and conducted through partnerships between WELL, Mr. FITZGERALD, Mr. BROWN- for adjustment assistance under this title if public agencies, employers, and labor organi- BACK, Mr. SMITH of Oregon, Mr. DOR- the Secretary determines that a significant zations). GAN, Mr. DAYTON, Mr. WYDEN, Mr. number or proportion of the employees in (2) Training that consists of—

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EVALUATION. such Act (19 U.S.C. 2296(a)(2)); EES.— (a) STUDY AND REPORT.— (B) training for a position requiring dif- (1) IN GENERAL.—Notwithstanding any (1) IN GENERAL.—The Comptroller General ferent technical skill than the original posi- other provision of law, a State may elect to of the United States shall conduct a study of tion; or provide, under its medicaid program under the program established under this title and (C) in the case of an eligible employee in title XIX of the Social Security Act (42 shall submit a report containing the results an affected area, training provided through U.S.C. 1396 et seq.), medical assistance in the of such study to Congress not later than 1 programs developed and conducted through case of an individual who is eligible for bene- year after the date of enactment of this Act. partnerships between public agencies, em- fits under subsection (b) or (c), who is not el- (2) EVALUATION.—Such report shall include ployers, and labor organizations. igible for COBRA continuation coverage, and an evaluation of— (3) Readjustment allowances described in who is uninsured. For purposes of this sub- (A) the effectiveness of such program in sections 231 through 234 of the Trade Act of section, an individual is considered to be un- aiding employees, firms, and communities to 1974 (19 U.S.C. 2291 et seq.), except that— insured if the individual is not covered under adjust to changed economic conditions re- (A) an eligible employee is not required to a group health plan, health insurance cov- sulting from terrorist actions or security enroll in training to receive such an allow- erage, or under such program or a program measures; and ance; and under title XVIII or XXI of such Act (42 (B) the coordination of the administration (B)(i) section 233(a)(1) of the Trade Act of U.S.C. 1395 et seq., 1397aa et seq.). of such program and other Federal Govern- 1974 (19 U.S.C. 2293(a)(1)) shall be applied by (2) LIMITATION TO 12 MONTHS OF COVERAGE.— ment programs that provide unemployment substituting ‘‘46’’ for ‘‘52’’; and Assistance under this subsection shall end compensation and relief to depressed areas. (ii) no employee shall receive additional with respect to an individual on the earlier (b) ASSISTANCE.—In carrying out this sec- weeks of assistance under section 233(a)(3) of of— tion, the Comptroller General of the United such Act (19 U.S.C. 2293(a)(3)). (A) the date the individual is no longer un- States shall, to the extent practical, obtain (4) Job search allowances described in sec- insured; or the assistance of the Secretary of Labor and tion 237 of the Trade Act of 1974 (19 U.S.C. (B) 12 months after the date the individual the Secretary of Commerce. The Secretary 2297). is first determined to be eligible for medical of Labor and the Secretary of Commerce (c) SAME INDUSTRY AND OCCUPATION.—If the assistance under this subsection. shall make available to the Comptroller Secretary determines that an eligible em- (3) SPECIAL RULES.—In the case of medical General of the United States any assistance ployee described in subsection (a) meets the assistance provided under this subsection— necessary for an effective evaluation of the requirements of subsection (a)(3), the em- (A) the Federal medical assistance percent- program established under this title. ployee shall be provided, in the same manner age under section 1905(b) of the Social Secu- SEC. ll8. APPLICATION AND CONSTRUCTION. and to the same extent as an employee cov- rity Act (42 U.S.C. 1396d(b)) shall be 100 per- (a) APPLICATION.—For purposes of applying ered under a certification under subchapter cent; provisions of chapter 2 of title II of the Trade A of chapter 2 of title II of the Trade Act of (B) a State may elect to disregard any in- Act of 1974 (19 U.S.C. 2271 et seq.) under this 1974, 1 or more of the following: come, asset, or resource limitation imposed title, references in such chapter— (1) Employment services described in sec- under the State medicaid plan or under title (1) to a worker shall be considered to be tion 235 of the Trade Act of 1974 (including, XIX of such Act; references to an eligible employee; in the case of an eligible employee in an af- (C) such medical assistance shall not be (2) to a benefit shall be considered to be fected area, employment services provided provided for periods before the date the indi- references to the corresponding benefit pro- through programs developed and conducted vidual is determined eligible for such assist- vided under this subsection to an eligible through partnerships between public agen- ance; employee; cies, employers, and labor organizations). (D) a State may elect to make eligible for (3) to a provision of chapter 2 of title II of (2) Readjustment allowances described in such assistance a dependent spouse or chil- the Trade Act of 1974 shall be considered to sections 231 through 234 of the Trade Act of dren of an individual eligible for medical as- be references to the corresponding provision 1974, except that— sistance under paragraph (1), if such spouse of this title; and (A) an eligible employee is not required to or children are uninsured; and (4) to a threat of partial or total separation enroll in training to receive such an allow- (E) individuals eligible for medical assist- shall be disregarded. ance; and ance under this subsection shall be deemed (b) PROVISIONS.—A reference in this title to (B)(i) section 233(a)(1) of the Trade Act of to be described in the list of individuals de- a provision of chapter 2 of title II of the 1974 shall be applied by substituting ‘‘46’’ for Trade Act of 1974 shall be considered to be a scribed in the matter preceding paragraph (1) ‘‘52’’; and reference to that provision, as in effect on of section 1905(a) of such Act (42 U.S.C. (ii) no employee shall receive additional the date of enactment of this Act. 1396d(a)). weeks of assistance under section 233(a)(3) of (c) CONSTRUCTION.— such Act. SEC. ll5. ADMINISTRATION. (1) NO IMPACT ON TRADE ADJUSTMENT AS- (d) EMPLOYEES NOT ELIGIBLE FOR UNEM- The provisions of subchapter C of chapter 2 SISTANCE.—Nothing in this title shall be con- PLOYMENT INSURANCE.—An eligible employee of title II of the Trade Act of 1974 (19 U.S.C. strued to modify or affect title II of the who is totally separated from employment in 2311 et seq.) shall apply to the administra- Trade Act of 1974 (19 U.S.C. 2251 et seq.). a State who does not meet the requirements tion of the program under this title in the (2) NO IMPACT ON EXISTING AGREEMENTS AND of paragraphs (2) through (4) of section 231(a) same manner and to the same extent as such BENEFITS.—Nothing in this title shall be con- of the Trade Act of 1974 (19 U.S.C. 2291(a)) provisions apply to the administration of the strued to diminish the obligation of an em- shall be provided, under this title, only an program under subchapters A and B of chap- ployer to comply with any collective bar- allowance, for a period of 26 weeks, in the ter 2 of title II of the Trade Act of 1974 (19 gaining agreement or any employment ben- amount of the average weekly benefit re- U.S.C. 2271 et seq., 2291 et seq.), except that— efit program or plan. ceived by an individual in the State under (1) the agreement between the Secretary SEC. ll9. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIA- the State unemployment insurance program and the States described in section 239 of the TIONS. during the most recent 52-week period for Trade Act of 1974 (19 U.S.C. 2311) shall specify (a) IN GENERAL.—There is authorized to be which data are available. the procedures that will be used to carry out appropriated and there is appropriated to (e) COBRA CONTINUATION COVERAGE.— the certification process under section ll3, carry out this title a total of $1,900,000,000 for (1) IN GENERAL.—In the case of an indi- the procedures for providing relevant data by fiscal years 2002 and 2003. vidual who is eligible for benefits under sub- the Secretary to assist the States in making (b) ADMINISTRATION.—There are authorized section (b) or (c), the Secretary shall provide preliminary findings under section ll3, and to be appropriated and there are appro- for payment of 100 percent of the premiums the adjustment assistance described in sec- priated such sums as may be necessary for for COBRA continuation coverage, not to ex- tion ll4; the administration of this title for fiscal ceed 52 weeks, with respect to such indi- (2) the provisions of such subchapter C re- years 2002 and 2003 (but not more than vidual. Such payment may be made through lating to training shall not be applicable $19,000,000). appropriate direct payment arrangements under this title; and SEC. ll10. CUSTOMS FEES. with the group health plan or health insur- (3) the provisions of such subchapter shall Section 13031(j)(3) of the Consolidated Om- ance issuer involved. The Secretary may re- apply to COBRA continuation coverage nibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1985 (19 quire documentation of election of benefits under section ll4(e) to the extent specified U.S.C. 58c(j)(3)) is amended by inserting ‘‘, or proof of premium payment. by the Secretary. except that such fees shall continue to be (2) EXTENDED ELECTION PERIOD.—Notwith- charged under paragraphs (9) and (10) of such standing any other provision of law, the elec- SEC. ll6. REGULATIONS. subsection through May 30, 2005’’ after ‘‘Sep- tion period for COBRA continuation cov- The Secretary— tember 30, 2003’’. erage with respect to any individual eligible (1) may issue interim regulations to carry for benefits under subsection (b) or (c) shall out this title, notwithstanding chapters 5 SA 1856. Mr. JEFFORDS submitted not end earlier than 60 days after the date of and 7 of title 5, United States Code; and an amendment intended to be proposed

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PREFERENCE IN EMPLOYMENT OF AIR rity, and for other purposes; as follows: mination. MARSHALS OF COCKPIT CREW DIS- (2) ADEQUACY OF THE DEPARTMENT OF THE CHARGED OR FURLOUGHED FROM At the appropriate place in the section re- INTERIOR’S LEGISLATIVE ENVIRONMENTAL IM- COMMERCIAL AIRLINES AFTER TER- lating to air marshals, insert the following RORIST ATTACKS. subsection: PACT STATEMENT.—The ‘‘Final Legislative Notwithstanding any other provision of () AUTHORITY TO APPOINT RETIRED LAW Environmental Impact Statement’’ (April law, in selecting, appointing, and employing ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS.—Notwithstanding 1987) on the Coastal Plain prepared pursuant Air Marshals in satisfaction of the require- any other provision of law, the Secretary of to section 1002 of the Alaska National Inter- ments of section 6 of this Act, a preference Transportation may appoint an individual est Lands Conservation Act of 1980 (16 U.S.C. shall be afforded to individuals discharged or who is a retired law enforcement officer or a 3142) and section 102(2)(C) of the National En- furloughed from commercial airline cockpit retired member of the Armed Forces as a vironmental Policy Act of 1969 (42 U.S.C. crew positions due to reductions in force by Federal air marshal, regardless of age, if the 4332(2)(C)) is deemed to satisfy the require- commercial airlines after the September 11, individual otherwise meets the background ments under the National Environmental 2001, terrorist attacks. and fitness qualifications required for Fed- Policy Act of 1969 that apply with respect to eral air marshals. actions authorized to be taken by the Sec- SA 1857. Mr. HOLLINGS (for Mr. retary to develop and promulgate the regula- Mr. GRAMM proposed an tions for the establishment of a leasing pro- LEAHY) proposed an amendment to the SA 1859. amendment to amendment SA 1855 pro- gram authorized by this title before the con- bill S. 1447, to improve aviation secu- duct of the first lease sale. rity, and for other purposes; as follows: posed by Mr. DASCHLE to the bill (S. 1447) to improve aviation security, and (3) COMPLIANCE WITH NEPA FOR OTHER AC- At the appropriate place, insert the fol- TIONS.—Before conducting the first lease sale lowing: for other purposes; as follows: under this title, the Secretary shall prepare At the appropriate place, insert the fol- SEC. ll. ENCOURAGING AIRLINE EMPLOYEES an environmental impact statement under TO REPORT SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITIES. lowing: the National Environmental Policy Act of (a) IN GENERAL.—Subchapter II of chapter TITLE ll—ARCTIC COASTAL PLAIN 1969 with respect to the actions authorized 449 of title 49, United States Code, is amend- DOMESTIC ENERGY by this title that are not referred to in para- ed by inserting at the end the following: SEC. ll01. SHORT TITLE. graph (2). Notwithstanding any other law, ‘‘§ 44938. Immunity for reporting suspicious This title may be cited as the ‘‘Arctic the Secretary is not required to identify non- activities Coastal Plain Domestic Energy Security Act leasing alternative courses of action or to of 2001’’. analyze the environmental effects of such ‘‘(a) IN GENERAL.—Any air carrier or for- SEC. ll02. DEFINITIONS. courses of action. The Secretary shall only eign air carrier or any employee of an air identify a preferred action for such leasing carrier or foreign air carrier who makes a In this title: (1) COASTAL PLAIN.—The term ‘‘Coastal and a single leasing alternative, and analyze voluntary disclosure of any suspicious trans- the environmental effects and potential action relevant to a possible violation of law Plain’’ means that area identified as such in the map entitled ‘‘Arctic National Wildlife mitigation measures for those two alter- or regulation, relating to air piracy, a threat natives. The identification of the preferred to aircraft or passenger safety, or terrorism, Refuge’’, dated August 1980, as referenced in section 1002(b)(1) of the Alaska National In- action and related analysis for the first lease as defined by section 3077 of title 18, United sale under this title shall be completed with- States Code, to any employee or agent of the terest Lands Conservation Act of 1980 (16 U.S.C. 3142(b)(1)), comprising approximately in 18 months after the date of the enactment Department of Transportation, the Depart- of this Act. The Secretary shall only con- ment of Justice, any Federal, State, or local 1,549,000 acres. (2) SECRETARY.—The term ‘‘Secretary’’, ex- sider public comments that specifically ad- law enforcement officer, or any airport or dress the Secretary’s preferred action and airline security officer shall not be civilly cept as otherwise provided, means the Sec- retary of the Interior or the Secretary’s des- that are filed within 20 days after publica- liable to any person under any law or regula- tion of an environmental analysis. Notwith- tion of the United States, any constitution, ignee. SEC. ll03. LEASING PROGRAM FOR LANDS standing any other law, compliance with this law, or regulation of any State or political paragraph is deemed to satisfy all require- subdivision of any State, for such disclosure. WITHIN THE COASTAL PLAIN. (a) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary shall take ments for the analysis and consideration of ‘‘(b) APPLICATION.—Subsection (a) shall not such actions as are necessary— the environmental effects of proposed leas- apply to— ing under this title. ‘‘(1) any disclosure made with actual (1) to establish and implement in accord- knowledge that the disclosure was false, in- ance with this title a competitive oil and gas (d) RELATIONSHIP TO STATE AND LOCAL AU- accurate, or misleading; or leasing program under the Mineral Leasing THORITY.—Nothing in this title shall be con- ‘‘(2) any disclosure made with reckless dis- Act (30 U.S.C. 181 et seq.) that will result in sidered to expand or limit State and local an environmentally sound program for the regard as to the truth or falsity of that dis- regulatory authority. closure. exploration, development, and production of the oil and gas resources of the Coastal (e) SPECIAL AREAS.— ‘‘§ 44939. Sharing security risk information Plain; and (1) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary, after con- ‘‘The Attorney General, in consultation (2) to administer the provisions of this sultation with the State of Alaska, the city with the Deputy Secretary for Transpor- title through regulations, lease terms, condi- of Kaktovik, and the North Slope Borough, tation Security and the Director of the Fed- tions, restrictions, prohibitions, stipula- may designate up to a total of 45,000 acres of eral Bureau of Investigation, shall establish tions, and other provisions that ensure the the Coastal Plain as a Special Area if the procedures for notifying the Administrator oil and gas exploration, development, and Secretary determines that the Special Area of the Federal Aviation Administration, and production activities on the Coastal Plain is of such unique character and interest so as airport or airline security officers, of the will result in no significant adverse effect on to require special management and regu- identity of persons known or suspected by fish and wildlife, their habitat, subsistence latory protection. The Secretary shall des- the Attorney General to pose a risk of air pi- resources, and the environment, and includ- ignate as such a Special Area the racy or terrorism or a threat to airline or ing, in furtherance of this goal, by requiring Sadlerochit Spring area, comprising approxi- passenger safety.’’. the application of the best commercially mately 4,000 acres as depicted on the map re- (b) REPORT.—Not later than 120 days after available technology for oil and gas explo- ferred to in section ll02(1). the date of enactment of this Act, the Attor- ration, development, and production to all (2) MANAGEMENT.—Each such Special Area ney General shall report to the Committee exploration, development, and production shall be managed so as to protect and pre- on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, operations under this title in a manner that serve the area’s unique and diverse character the House Committee on Transportation and ensures the receipt of fair market value by including its fish, wildlife, and subsistence Infrastructure, and Judiciary Committees of the public for the mineral resources to be resource values. the Senate and the House of Representatives leased. (3) EXCLUSION FROM LEASING OR SURFACE on the implementation of the procedures re- (b) REPEAL.—Section 1003 of the Alaska Na- OCCUPANCY.—The Secretary may exclude any quired under section 44939 of title 49, United tional Interest Lands Conservation Act of Special Area from leasing. If the Secretary States Code, as added by this section. 1980 (16 U.S.C. 3143) is repealed. leases a Special Area, or any part thereof, (c) CHAPTER ANALYSIS.—The chapter anal- (c) COMPLIANCE WITH REQUIREMENTS UNDER for purposes of oil and gas exploration, devel- ysis for chapter 449 of title 49, United States CERTAIN OTHER LAWS.— opment, production, and related activities, Code, is amended by inserting at the end the (1) COMPATIBILITY.—For purposes of the there shall be no surface occupancy of the following: National Wildlife Refuge System Adminis- lands comprising the Special Area.

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(4) DIRECTIONAL DRILLING.—Notwith- the regulations applicable to other Federal support facilities, including airstrips and standing the other provisions of this sub- oil and gas leases; any areas covered by gravel berms or piers section, the Secretary may lease all or a por- (2) provide that the Secretary may close, for support of pipelines, does not exceed 2,000 tion of a Special Area under terms that per- on a seasonal basis, portions of the Coastal acres on the Coastal Plain. mit the use of horizontal drilling technology Plain to exploratory drilling activities as (b) SITE-SPECIFIC ASSESSMENT AND MITIGA- from sites on leases located outside the area. necessary to protect caribou calving areas TION.—The Secretary shall also require, with (f) LIMITATION ON CLOSED AREAS.—The Sec- and other species of fish and wildlife; respect to any proposed drilling and related retary’s sole authority to close lands within (3) require that the lessee of lands within activities, that— the Coastal Plain to oil and gas leasing and the Coastal Plain shall be fully responsible (1) a site-specific analysis be made of the to exploration, development, and production and liable for the reclamation of lands with- probable effects, if any, that the drilling or is that set forth in this title. in the Coastal Plain and any other Federal related activities will have on fish and wild- (g) REGULATIONS.— lands that are adversely affected in connec- life, their habitat, and the environment; (1) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary shall pre- tion with exploration, development, produc- (2) a plan be implemented to avoid, mini- scribe such regulations as may be necessary tion, or transportation activities conducted mize, and mitigate (in that order and to the to carry out this title, including rules and under the lease and within the Coastal Plain extent practicable) any significant adverse regulations relating to protection of the fish by the lessee or by any of the subcontractors effect identified under paragraph (1); and and wildlife, their habitat, subsistence re- or agents of the lessee; (3) the development of the plan shall occur sources, and environment of the Coastal (4) provide that the lessee may not dele- after consultation with the agency or agen- Plain, by no later than 15 months after the gate or convey, by contract or otherwise, the cies having jurisdiction over matters miti- date of the enactment of this Act. reclamation responsibility and liability to gated by the plan. (2) REVISION OF REGULATIONS.—The Sec- another person without the express written (c) REGULATIONS TO PROTECT COASTAL retary shall periodically review and, if ap- approval of the Secretary; PLAIN FISH AND WILDLIFE RESOURCES, SUB- propriate, revise the rules and regulations (5) provide that the standard of reclama- SISTENCE USERS, AND THE ENVIRONMENT.—Be- issued under subsection (a) to reflect any sig- tion for lands required to be reclaimed under fore implementing the leasing program au- nificant biological, environmental, or engi- this title shall be, as nearly as practicable, a thorized by this title, the Secretary shall neering data that come to the Secretary’s condition capable of supporting the uses prepare and promulgate regulations, lease attention. which the lands were capable of supporting terms, conditions, restrictions, prohibitions, SEC. ll04. LEASE SALES. prior to any exploration, development, or stipulations, and other measures designed to (a) IN GENERAL.—Lands may be leased pur- production activities, or upon application by ensure that the activities undertaken on the suant to this title to any person qualified to the lessee, to a higher or better use as ap- Coastal Plain under this title are conducted obtain a lease for deposits of oil and gas proved by the Secretary; in a manner consistent with the purposes under the Mineral Leasing Act (30 U.S.C. 181 (6) contain terms and conditions relating and environmental requirements of this et seq.). to protection of fish and wildlife, their habi- title. (b) PROCEDURES.—The Secretary shall, by tat, and the environment as required pursu- (d) COMPLIANCE WITH FEDERAL AND STATE regulation, establish procedures for— ant to section ll03(a)(2); ENVIRONMENTAL LAWS AND OTHER REQUIRE- (1) receipt and consideration of sealed (7) provide that the lessee, its agents, and MENTS.—The proposed regulations, lease nominations for any area in the Coastal its contractors use best efforts to provide a terms, conditions, restrictions, prohibitions, Plain for inclusion in, or exclusion (as pro- fair share, as determined by the level of obli- and stipulations for the leasing program vided in subsection (c)) from, a lease sale; gation previously agreed to in the 1974 agree- under this title shall require compliance (2) the holding of lease sales after such ment implementing section 29 of the Federal with all applicable provisions of Federal and nomination process; and Agreement and Grant of Right of Way for State environmental law and shall also re- (3) public notice of and comment on des- the Operation of the Trans-Alaska Pipeline, quire the following: ignation of areas to be included in, or ex- of employment and contracting for Alaska (1) Standards at least as effective as the cluded from, a lease sale. Natives and Alaska Native Corporations safety and environmental mitigation meas- (c) LEASE SALE BIDS.—Bidding for leases from throughout the State; ures set forth in items 1 through 29 at pages under this title shall be by sealed competi- (8) prohibit the export of oil produced 167 through 169 of the ‘‘Final Legislative En- tive cash bonus bids. under the lease; and vironmental Impact Statement’’ (April 1987) (d) ACREAGE MINIMUM IN FIRST SALE.—In (9) contain such other provisions as the on the Coastal Plain. the first lease sale under this title, the Sec- Secretary determines necessary to ensure (2) Seasonal limitations on exploration, de- retary shall offer for lease those tracts the compliance with the provisions of this title velopment, and related activities, where nec- Secretary considers to have the greatest po- and the regulations issued under this title. essary, to avoid significant adverse effects tential for the discovery of hydrocarbons, (b) PROJECT LABOR AGREEMENTS.—The Sec- during periods of concentrated fish and wild- taking into consideration nominations re- retary, as a term and condition of each lease life breeding, denning, nesting, spawning, under this title and in recognizing the Gov- ceived pursuant to subsection (b)(1), but in and migration. ernment’s proprietary interest in labor sta- no case less than 200,000 acres. (3) That exploration activities, except for bility and in the ability of construction (e) TIMING OF LEASE SALES.—The Secretary surface geological studies, be limited to the labor and management to meet the par- shall— period between approximately November 1 ticular needs and conditions of projects to be (1) conduct the first lease sale under this and May 1 each year and that exploration ac- title within 22 months after the date of the developed under the leases issued pursuant to this title and the special concerns of the tivities shall be supported by ice roads, win- enactment of this title; and ter trails with adequate snow cover, ice pads, (2) conduct additional sales so long as suf- parties to such leases, shall require that the lessee and its agents and contractors nego- ice airstrips, and air transport methods, ex- ficient interest in development exists to war- cept that such exploration activities may rant, in the Secretary’s judgment, the con- tiate to obtain a project labor agreement for the employment of laborers and mechanics occur at other times, if— duct of such sales. on production, maintenance, and construc- (A) the Secretary determines, after afford- SEC. ll05. GRANT OF LEASES BY THE SEC- tion under the lease. ing an opportunity for public comment and RETARY. SEC. ll07. COASTAL PLAIN ENVIRONMENTAL review, that special circumstances exist ne- (a) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary may grant PROTECTION. cessitating that exploration activities be to the highest responsible qualified bidder in (a) NO SIGNIFICANT ADVERSE EFFECT conducted at other times of the year; and a lease sale conducted pursuant to section STANDARD TO GOVERN AUTHORIZED COASTAL (B) the Secretary finds that such explo- ll04 any lands to be leased on the Coastal PLAIN ACTIVITIES.—The Secretary shall, con- ration will have no significant adverse effect Plain upon payment by the lessee of such sistent with the requirements of section on the fish and wildlife, their habitat, and bonus as may be accepted by the Secretary. ll03, administer the provisions of this title the environment of the Coastal Plain. (b) SUBSEQUENT TRANSFERS.—No lease through regulations, lease terms, conditions, (4) Design safety and construction stand- issued under this title may be sold, ex- restrictions, prohibitions, stipulations, and ards for all pipelines and any access and changed, assigned, sublet, or otherwise other provisions that— service roads, that— transferred except with the approval of the (1) ensure the oil and gas exploration, de- (A) minimize, to the maximum extent pos- Secretary. Prior to any such approval the velopment, and production activities on the sible, adverse effects upon the passage of mi- Secretary shall consult with, and give due Coastal Plain will result in no significant ad- gratory species such as caribou; and consideration to the views of, the Attorney verse effect on fish and wildlife, their habi- (B) minimize adverse effects upon the flow General. tat, and the environment; of surface water by requiring the use of cul- SEC. ll06. LEASE TERMS AND CONDITIONS. (2) require the application of the best com- verts, bridges, and other structural devices. (a) IN GENERAL.—An oil or gas lease issued mercially available technology for oil and (5) Prohibitions on public access and use on pursuant to this title shall— gas exploration, development, and produc- all pipeline access and service roads. (1) provide for the payment of a royalty of tion on all new exploration, development, (6) Stringent reclamation and rehabilita- not less than 121⁄2 percent in amount or value and production operations; and tion requirements, consistent with the of the production removed or sold from the (3) ensure that the maximum amount of standards set forth in this title, requiring lease, as determined by the Secretary under surface acreage covered by production and the removal from the Coastal Plain of all oil

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Secretary determines would assist in the (D) Utilizing existing facilities wherever 1611); and management of the Arctic National Wildlife practicable. (2) to the Arctic Slope Regional Corpora- Refuge and that are donated to the United (E) Enhancing compatibility between wild- tion the subsurface estate beneath such sur- States for that purpose. life values and development activities. face estate pursuant to the August 9, 1983, (7) Appropriate prohibitions or restrictions SEC. ll08. EXPEDITED JUDICIAL REVIEW. agreement between the Arctic Slope Re- on access by all modes of transportation. (a) FILING OF COMPLAINT.— gional Corporation and the United States of (8) Appropriate prohibitions or restrictions (1) DEADLINE.—Subject to paragraph (2), America. on sand and gravel extraction. any complaint seeking judicial review of any (9) Consolidation of facility siting. SEC. ll11. LOCAL GOVERNMENT IMPACT AID provision of this title or any action of the AND COMMUNITY SERVICE ASSIST- (10) Appropriate prohibitions or restric- Secretary under this title shall be filed in ANCE. tions on use of explosives. any appropriate district court of the United (a) FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE AUTHORIZED.— (11) Avoidance, to the extent practicable, States— of springs, streams, and river system; the (1) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary may use (A) except as provided in subparagraph (B), amounts available from the Coastal Plain protection of natural surface drainage pat- within the 90-day period beginning on the terns, wetlands, and riparian habitats; and Local Government Impact Aid Assistance date of the action being challenged; or Fund established by subsection (d) to provide the regulation of methods or techniques for (B) in the case of a complaint based solely developing or transporting adequate supplies timely financial assistance to entities that on grounds arising after such period, within are eligible under paragraph (2) and that are of water for exploratory drilling. 90 days after the complainant knew or rea- (12) Avoidance or reduction of air traffic- directly impacted by the exploration for or sonably should have known of the grounds related disturbance to fish and wildlife. production of oil and gas on the Coastal for the complaint. (13) Treatment and disposal of hazardous Plain under this title. (2) VENUE.—Any complaint seeking judicial and toxic wastes, solid wastes, reserve pit (2) ELIGIBLE ENTITIES.—The North Slope review of an action of the Secretary under fluids, drilling muds and cuttings, and do- Borough, Kaktovik, and other boroughs, mu- this title may be filed only in the United mestic wastewater, including an annual nicipal subdivisions, villages, and any other States Court of Appeals for the District of waste management report, a hazardous ma- community organized under Alaska State Columbia. terials tracking system, and a prohibition on law shall be eligible for financial assistance (3) LIMITATION ON SCOPE OF CERTAIN RE- chlorinated solvents, in accordance with ap- under this section. VIEW.—Judicial review of a Secretarial deci- plicable Federal and State environmental sion to conduct a lease sale under this title, (b) USE OF ASSISTANCE.—Financial assist- law. ance under this section may be used only (14) Fuel storage and oil spill contingency including the environmental analysis there- of, shall be limited to whether the Secretary for— planning. (1) planning for mitigation of the potential (15) Research, monitoring, and reporting has complied with the terms of this title and shall be based upon the administrative effects of oil and gas exploration and devel- requirements. opment on environmental, social, cultural, (16) Field crew environmental briefings. record of that decision. The Secretary’s iden- tification of a preferred course of action to recreational and subsistence values; (17) Avoidance of significant adverse ef- (2) implementing mitigation plans and fects upon subsistence hunting, fishing, and enable leasing to proceed and the Secretary’s analysis of environmental effects under this maintaining mitigation projects; and trapping by subsistence users. (3) developing, carrying out, and maintain- (18) Compliance with applicable air and title shall be presumed to be correct unless shown otherwise by clear and convincing evi- ing projects and programs that provide new water quality standards. or expanded public facilities and services to (19) Appropriate seasonal and safety zone dence to the contrary. (b) LIMITATION ON OTHER REVIEW.—Actions address needs and problems associated with designations around well sites, within which of the Secretary with respect to which re- such effects, including firefighting, police, subsistence hunting and trapping shall be view could have been obtained under this water, waste treatment, medivac, and med- limited. section shall not be subject to judicial re- ical services. (20) Reasonable stipulations for protection view in any civil or criminal proceeding for (c) APPLICATION.— of cultural and archeological resources. enforcement. (1) IN GENERAL.—Any community that is (21) All other protective environmental eligible for assistance under this section stipulations, restrictions, terms, and condi- SEC. ll09. RIGHTS-OF-WAY ACROSS THE COAST- may submit an application for such assist- tions deemed necessary by the Secretary. AL PLAIN. ance to the Secretary, in such form and (e) CONSIDERATIONS.—In preparing and pro- (a) EXEMPTION.—Title XI of the Alaska Na- mulgating regulations, lease terms, condi- tional Interest Lands Conservation Act of under such procedures as the Secretary may tions, restrictions, prohibitions, and stipula- 1980 (16 U.S.C. 3161 et seq.) shall not apply to prescribe by regulation. tions under this section, the Secretary shall the issuance by the Secretary under section (2) NORTH SLOPE BOROUGH COMMUNITIES.—A consider the following: 28 of the Mineral Leasing Act (30 U.S.C. 185) community located in the North Slope Bor- (1) The stipulations and conditions that of rights-of-way and easements across the ough may apply for assistance under this govern the National Petroleum Reserve- Coastal Plain for the transportation of oil section either directly to the Secretary or Alaska leasing program, as set forth in the and gas. through the North Slope Borough. 1999 Northeast National Petroleum Reserve- (b) TERMS AND CONDITIONS.—The Secretary (3) APPLICATION ASSISTANCE.—The Sec- Alaska Final Integrated Activity Plan/Envi- shall include in any right-of-way or ease- retary shall work closely with and assist the ronmental Impact Statement. ment referred to in subsection (a) such terms North Slope Borough and other communities (2) The environmental protection stand- and conditions as may be necessary to en- eligible for assistance under this section in ards that governed the initial Coastal Plain sure that transportation of oil and gas does developing and submitting applications for seismic exploration program under parts not result in a significant adverse effect on assistance under this section. 37.31 to 37.33 of title 50, Code of Federal Reg- the fish and wildlife, subsistence resources, (d) ESTABLISHMENT OF FUND.— ulations. their habitat, and the environment of the (1) IN GENERAL.—There is established in the (3) The land use stipulations for explor- Coastal Plain, including requirements that Treasury the Coastal Plain Local Govern- atory drilling on the KIC–ASRC private facilities be sited or designed so as to avoid ment Impact Aid Assistance Fund. lands that are set forth in Appendix 2 of the unnecessary duplication of roads and pipe- (2) USE.—Amounts in the fund may be used August 9, 1983, agreement between Arctic lines. only for providing financial assistance under Slope Regional Corporation and the United (c) REGULATIONS.—The Secretary shall in- this section. States. clude in regulations under section ll03(g) (3) DEPOSITS.—Subject to paragraph (4), (f) FACILITY CONSOLIDATION PLANNING.— provisions granting rights-of-way and ease- there shall be deposited into the fund (1) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary shall, after ments described in subsection (a) of this sec- amounts received by the United States as providing for public notice and comment, tion. revenues derived from rents, bonuses, and prepare and update periodically a plan to SEC. ll10. CONVEYANCE. royalties under leases and lease sales author- govern, guide, and direct the siting and con- In order to maximize Federal revenues by ized under this title. struction of facilities for the exploration, de- removing clouds on title to lands and clari- (4) LIMITATION ON DEPOSITS.—The total velopment, production, and transportation of fying land ownership patterns within the amount in the fund may not exceed Coastal Plain oil and gas resources. Coastal Plain, the Secretary, notwith- $10,000,000. (2) OBJECTIVES.—The plan shall have the standing the provisions of section 1302(h)(2) (5) INVESTMENT OF BALANCES.—The Sec- following objectives: of the Alaska National Interest Lands Con- retary of the Treasury shall invest amounts (A) Avoiding unnecessary duplication of fa- servation Act (16 U.S.C. 3192(h)(2)), shall con- in the fund in interest bearing government cilities and activities. vey— securities.

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(e) AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.—To (1) ESTABLISHMENT AND AVAILABILITY.— the Secretary of Transportation shall pre- provide financial assistance under this sec- There is hereby established in the Treasury scribe. tion there is authorized to be appropriated to of the United States a separate account ‘‘(4) RELATIONSHIP TO OTHER TRANSPOR- the Secretary from the Coastal Plain Local which shall be known as the ‘‘Royalties Con- TATION AUTHORITY.—The authority of the Government Impact Aid Assistance Fund servation Fund’’. Deputy Secretary under paragraph (3) to co- $5,000,000 for each fiscal year. (2) DEPOSITS.—Fifty percent of revenues ordinate and oversee transportation and SEC. ll12. REVENUE ALLOCATION. from rents and royalty payments for leases transportation-related responsibilities dur- (a) FEDERAL AND STATE DISTRIBUTION.— issued under this title shall be deposited into ing a national emergency shall not supersede (1) IN GENERAL.—Notwithstanding section the Royalties Conservation Fund. the authority of any other department or ll04 of this title, the Mineral Leasing Act (3) USE, GENERALLY.—Subject to paragraph agency of the Federal Government under law (30 U.S.C. 181 et. seq.), or any other law, of (4), funds deposited into the Royalties Con- with respect to transportation or transpor- the amount of adjusted bonus, rental, and servation Fund— tation-related matters, whether or not dur- royalty revenues from oil and gas leasing (A) may be used by the Secretary of the In- ing a national emergency. and operations authorized under this title— terior and the Secretary of Agriculture to fi- ‘‘(5) ANNUAL REPORT.—The Deputy Sec- (A) 50 percent shall be paid to the State of nance grants, contracts, cooperative agree- retary shall submit to the Congress on an an- Alaska; and ments, and expenses for direct activities of nual basis a report on the activities of the (B) the balance shall be deposited into the the Department of the Interior and the For- Deputy Secretary under paragraph (3) during Renewable Energy Technology Investment est Service to restore and otherwise conserve the preceding year. Fund and the Royalties Conservation Fund lands and habitat and to eliminate mainte- ‘‘(6) NATIONAL EMERGENCY.—The Secretary as provided in this section. nance and improvements backlogs on Fed- of Transportation shall prescribe the cir- (2) ADJUSTMENTS.—Adjustments to bonus, eral lands, including the costs of admin- cumstances constituting a national emer- rental, and royalty amounts from oil and gas istering and reporting on such a program; gency for purposes of paragraph (3).’’. leasing and operations authorized under this and f title shall be made as necessary for overpay- (B) may be used by the Secretary of the In- ments and refunds from lease revenues re- terior to finance grants, contracts, coopera- AUTHORITY FOR COMMITTEES TO ceived in current or subsequent periods be- tive agreements, and expenses— MEET (i) to preserve historic Federal properties; fore distribution of such revenues pursuant COMMITTEE ON FOREIGN RELATIONS (ii) to assist States and Indian Tribes in to this section. Mr. REID. Mr. President, I ask unan- (3) TIMING OF PAYMENTS TO STATE.—Pay- preserving their historic properties; ments to the State of Alaska under this sec- (iii) to foster the development of urban imous consent that the Committee on tion shall be made semiannually. parks; and Foreign Relations be authorized to (b) RENEWABLE ENERGY TECHNOLOGY IN- (iv) to conduct research to improve the ef- meet during the session of the Senate VESTMENT FUND.— fectiveness and lower the costs of habitat on Wednesday, October 10, 2001, at 2:30, (1) ESTABLISHMENT AND AVAILABILITY.— restoration. to hold a hearing titled, ‘Afghanistan’s There is hereby established in the Treasury (4) USE FOR ADJUSTMENTS AND REFUNDS.—If Humanitarian Crisis.’ of the United States a separate account for any circumstances, refunds or adjust- which shall be known as the ‘‘Renewable En- ments of royalty and rental amounts depos- Witnesses ited pursuant to this title become warranted, ergy Technology Investment Fund’’. Panel One: Mr. Alan Kreczko, Acting (2) DEPOSITS.—Fifty percent of adjusted 50 percent of the amount necessary for the revenues from bonus payments for leases sum of such adjustments and refunds may be Assistant Secretary, Bureau of Popu- issued under this title shall be deposited into paid from the Royalties Conservation Fund. lation, Refugees and Migration, De- the Renewable Energy Technology Invest- (d) AVAILABILITY.—Moneys covered into partment of State, Washington, DC; ment Fund. the accounts established by this section— Mr. Andrew S. Natsios, Administrator, (3) USE, GENERALLY.—Subject to paragraph (1) shall be available for expenditure only United States Agency for International to the extent appropriated therefor; (4), funds deposited into the Renewable En- Development, Department of State, ergy Technology Investment Fund shall be (2) may be appropriated without fiscal-year limitation; and Washington, DC; Ms. Christina Rocca, used by the Secretary of Energy to finance Assistant Secretary of State for South research grants, contracts, and cooperative (3) may be obligated or expended only as agreements and expenses of direct research provided in this section. Asia, Department of State, Wash- by Federal agencies, including the costs of ington, DC. administering and reporting on such a pro- SA 1860. Mr. MCCAIN (for Ms. SNOWE) Panel Two: Mr. Ken Bacon, Presi- gram of research, to improve and dem- proposed an amendment to the bill S. dent, Refugees International, Wash- onstrate technology and develop basic 1447, to improve aviation security, and ington, DC; Mr. Nicols de Torrente, Ex- science information for development and use for other purposes; as follows: ecutive Director, Medecins Sans of renewable and alternative fuels including On page 5, line 13, strike the closing Frontieres/Doctors Without Borders, wind energy, solar energy, geothermal en- quotation marks and the second period. New York, NY; Ms. Eleanor Smeal, ergy, and energy from biomass. Such re- On page 5, between lines 13 and 14, insert search may include studies on deployment of President, Feminist Majority, Arling- the following: ton, VA. such technology including research on how ‘‘(3) NATIONAL EMERGENCY RESPONSIBIL- to lower the costs of introduction of such ITIES.—Subject to the direction and control The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without technology and of barriers to entry into the of the Secretary, the Deputy Secretary shall objection, it is so ordered. market of such technology. have the following responsibilities: SUBCOMMITTEE ON OVERSIGHT OF GOVERNMENT (4) USE FOR ADJUSTMENTS AND REFUNDS.—If ‘‘(A) To coordinate domestic transpor- MANAGEMENT, RESTRUCTURING AND THE DIS- for any circumstances, adjustments or re- tation during a national emergency, includ- TRICT OF COLUMBIA funds of bonus amounts deposited pursuant ing aviation, rail, and other surface trans- Mr. REID. Mr. President, I ask unan- to this title become warranted, 50 percent of portation, and maritime transportation (in- imous consent that the Committee on the amount necessary for the sum of such cluding port security). adjustments and refunds may be paid by the ‘‘(B) To coordinate and oversee during a Governmental Affairs’ Subcommittee Secretary from the Renewable Energy Tech- national emergency the transportation-re- on Oversight of Government Manage- nology Investment Fund. lated responsibilities of other departments ment, Restructuring and the District (5) CONSULTATION AND COORDINATION.—Any and agencies of the Federal Government of Columbia be authorized to meet on specific use of the Renewable Energy Tech- other than the Department of Defense and Wednesday, October 10, 2001, at 1 p.m. nology Investment Fund shall be determined the military departments. for a hearing to examine ‘‘Federal Food only after the Secretary of Energy consults ‘‘(C) To establish uniform national stand- Safety Oversight: Does the Fragmented and coordinates with the heads of other ap- ards and practices for transportation during propriate Federal agencies. a national emergency. Structure Really Make Sense?’’ (6) REPORTS.—Not later than 1 year after ‘‘(D) To coordinate and provide notice to The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without the date of the enactment of this Act and on other departments and agencies of the Fed- objection, it is so ordered. an annual basis thereafter, the Secretary of eral Government, and appropriate agencies SUBCOMMITTEE ON SURFACE TRANSPORTATION Energy shall transmit to the Committee on of State and local governments, including AND MERCHANT MARINE Science of the House of Representatives and departments and agencies for transportation, Mr. REID. Mr. President, I ask unan- the Committee on Energy and Natural Re- law enforcement, and border control, about imous consent that the Subcommittee sources of the Senate a report on the use of threats to transportation during a national funds under this subsection and the impact emergency. on Surface Transportation and Mer- of and efforts to integrate such uses with ‘‘(E) To carry out such other duties, and chant Marine of the Committee on other energy research efforts. exercise such other powers, relating to trans- Commerce, Science, and Transpor- (c) ROYALTIES CONSERVATION FUND.— portation during a national emergency as tation be authorized to meet on

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Mr. President, I ask unan- havior problems, learning disabilities, and billion package was designed to com- imous consent that the Committee on impaired growth; pensate the airlines for their losses the Judiciary Subcommittee on Youth Whereas children from low-income families during the 3- or 4-day Government Violence be authorized to meet to con- are 8 times more likely to be poisoned by shutdown. But most Members don’t lead than those from high-income families; duct a hearing on the nomination of recognize that during that 3- or even 4- Whereas children may become poisoned by day shutdown the airlines’ lost reve- John P. Walters to be Director of The lead in water, soil, or consumable products; National Drug Control Policy on Whereas most children are poisoned in nues—not necessarily bottom line Wednesday, October 10, 2001, at 1:30 their homes through exposure to lead par- losses, but missing revenues—were $340 p.m., in Dirksen Room 226. ticles when lead-based paint deteriorates or million a day. If you multiply $340 mil- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without is disturbed during home renovation and re- lion a day by 4 days, as opposed to 3 objection, it is so ordered. painting; and days, being very generous to the air- Whereas lead poisoning crosses all barriers lines, you come up with losses of $1.36 SELECT COMMITTEE ON INTELLIGENCE of race, income, and geography: Now, there- billion. But Congress didn’t give the Mr. REID. Mr. President, I ask unan- fore, be it airlines $1.36 billion; we gave them $5 imous consent that the Select Com- Resolved, That the Senate— billion in immediate upfront cash, plus mittee on Intelligence be authorized to (1) designates the week of October 21, 2001, $10 billion worth of loan guarantees. So meet during the session of the Senate through October 27, 2001, and the week of Oc- the Nation’s airlines got many times on Wednesday, October 10, 2001, at 2:30 tober 20, 2002, through October 26, 2002, as their losses from the 3-day shutdown p.m., to hold a closed business meeting. ‘‘National Childhood Lead Poisoning Preven- tion Week’’; and from Congress. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without (2) requests that the President issue a I thought that bailout package was objection, it is so ordered. proclamation calling upon the people of the excessive. I also thought that Congress f United States to observe such weeks with ap- perpetrated an injustice in shoveling propriate programs and activities. PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR out such large amounts of taxpayer f money toward the airlines. We com- Mr. FEINGOLD. Mr. President, I ask pletely ignored the over 1 million em- unanimous consent that Eric Baker, a ORDERS FOR THURSDAY, OCTOBER 11, 2001 ployees in the airline industry. legal intern on the Judiciary Com- It is a misnomer to call the airline mittee staff, be granted floor privileges Mr. REID. Mr. President, I ask unan- bailout package an industry bailout for the remainder of the session of the imous consent that when the Senate package. It wasn’t an industry bailout Senate. completes its business today, it stand package; it was a shareholder bailout The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- adjourned until 10 a.m. Thursday, Oc- package. There was no bailout for the pore. Without objection, it is so or- tober 11; that on Thursday, imme- skycaps, or for the flight attendants, dered. diately following the prayer and the or the mechanics, or the baggage han- f pledge, the Journal of proceedings be dlers, and the pilots didn’t get bailed approved to date, the morning hour be out. Instead, it was a bailout for the NATIONAL CHILDHOOD LEAD deemed to have expired, and the time sophisticated investors who held air- POISONING PREVENTION WEEK for the two leaders be reserved for their line stocks in their portfolios and the Mr. REID. Mr. President, I ask unan- use later in the day; that the Senate many large institutions holding airline imous consent that the Senate proceed then resume consideration of S. 1447, stocks in their portfolios. to the immediate consideration of Cal- the aviation security bill; further, that I emphasize that it is a misnomer to endar No. 189, S. Res. 166. the cloture vote on the Daschle for call the airline bailout an industry The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Carnahan amendment No. 1855 occur at bailout. It was simply a bailout for clerk will report the resolution by 12:45 p.m., with the mandatory quorum shareholders or investors. There was no title. under rule XXII being waived; further, relief for the over 1 million employees The assistant legislative clerk read that Members have until 11:45 a.m. to of the airline industry. It is fitting and as follows: file second-degree amendments to proper to now provide relief for the air- A resolution (S. Res. 166) designating the amendment No. 1855. line industry employees. week of October 21, 2001, through October 27, The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without We should have done this in the 2001, and the week of October 20, 2002, objection, it is so ordered. original airline industry bailout. Out of through October 26, 2002, as ‘‘National Child- f that $15 billion which we gave to the hood Lead Poisoning Prevention Week.’’ airlines, we could have had some re- ORDER FOR ADJOURNMENT There being no objection, the Senate quirements that they give minimal proceeded to consider the resolution. Mr. REID. Mr. President, if there is severance or health care benefits to Mr. REID. Mr. President, I ask unan- no further business to come before the their employees, at least some require- imous consent that the resolution and Senate today, I now ask unanimous ments, some strings attached to assure preamble be agreed to en bloc, and the consent that the Senate stand in ad- the laid-off flight attendants, baggage motion to reconsider be laid upon the journment under the previous order handlers, pilots, and skycaps would be table en bloc, and that any statements following the remarks of the Senator treated decently. But we did not do relating thereto be printed in the from Illinois, who will be recognized to that in that bailout package. RECORD at the appropriate place as if speak for up to 15 minutes. We have to correct the injustice in read, with no intervening action. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without that first bailout package, and we have The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. to help the industry’s employees. The objection, it is so ordered. The Senator from Illinois is recog- relief Senator CARNAHAN has put to- The resolution (S. Res. 166) was nized. gether in her package—and I am happy agreed to. f to say I am a cosponsor—is appro- The preamble was agreed to. priate. It should have been in the origi- The resolution, with its preamble, THE AIRLINE BAILOUT PACKAGE nal bill. reads as follows: Mr. FITZGERALD. Mr. President, I As I said, we paid the airlines many S. RES. 166 want to take a few moments to lend times their losses for the period they Whereas lead poisoning is a leading envi- my support to Senator CARNAHAN’s were shut down. That created a terrible ronmental health hazard to children in the measure, which would finally give precedent, in my judgment, one that is United States; some relief to the many airline work- haunting Congress every day this fall

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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE *CHRISTOPHER T ARMOUR, 0000 because we now are beset with indus- *CHRISTOPHER R ARNOLD, 0000 tries from all over the country coming SANDRA L. PACK, OF MARYLAND, TO BE AN ASSISTANT *MICHAEL P ARNOLD, 0000 SECRETARY OF THE ARMY, VICE HELEN THOMAS MCCOY. *JESSE M ARNSTEIN, 0000 to Capitol Hill knocking on our door *TODD A ARVIDSON, 0000 and saying: You gave all that money to DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION *ROBERT P ASBURY III, 0000 the airlines. You bailed them out. You JEFFREY SHANE, OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, TO *RAMIL A ASCANO, 0000 BE ASSOCIATE DEPUTY SECRETARY OF TRANSPOR- *DAVID E ASHTON, 0000 covered all their losses through Decem- TATION, VICE STEPHEN D. VAN BEEK, RESIGNED. STEPHEN W ASTOR, 0000 *WILLIAM H ATOR, 0000 ber 31, 2001. You paid them not just for DEPARTMENT OF STATE *ANOOP K ATTREYA, 0000 the days the Government shut them JAMES C AULT, 0000 WILLIAM D. MONTGOMERY, OF PENNSYLVANIA, A CA- *JEFFREY O AUSBORN, 0000 down by Government edict; you cov- REER MEMBER OF THE SENIOR FOREIGN SERVICE, *DAVID G AUSTIN, 0000 ered all their losses through the end of CLASS OF MINISTER-COUNSELOR, TO BE AMBASSADOR *LANCE A AVERY, 0000 EXTRAORDINARY AND PLENIPOTENTIARY OF THE *DAVID G AVILA, 0000 the year. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA TO THE FEDERAL REPUB- DONALD G AXLUND, 0000 Other industries are now saying to LIC OF YUGOSLAVIA. *SAMUEL A AYARS II, 0000 THE JUDICIARY *ERIN K AYLES, 0000 leaders in Washington: Why are we dif- CHRISTOPHER P AZZANO, 0000 ferent? Why shouldn’t we get a bailout? JAY C. ZAINEY, OF LOUISIANA, TO BE UNITED STATES ANTHONY D BAADE, 0000 DISTRICT JUDGE FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF LOU- *JAMES R BACHINSKY, 0000 We have hotels that are empty. We ISIANA, VICE A.J. MCNAMARA, RETIRED. *TODD N BAGBY, 0000 have car rental firms that are hovering *MARKUS K BAHNEMANN, 0000 IN THE AIR FORCE *DAVID M BAILEY, 0000 near insolvency because they do not *TERRI L BAILEY, 0000 THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICERS FOR APPOINTMENT *GARY L BAIN, 0000 have any customers. We have many of TO THE GRADE INDICATED IN THE UNITED STATES AIR *RICHARD Y BAIRD, 0000 FORCE UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 624: the suppliers for airlines—I was ap- RICHARD L BAIRETT JR., 0000 proached by a company in Illinois that To be lieutenant colonel *CHAD A BAKER, 0000 *FRANKLIN L BAKER JR., 0000 supplies food for the airlines, and they GINO L AUTERI, 0000 MATTHEW S BAKER, 0000 CLARK F BEAN, 0000 LORA N BALERNO, 0000 believed they were entitled to a bail- MONROE A BRADLEY, 0000 *PATRICK S BALLARD, 0000 out. LINNES L CHESTER JR., 0000 *SYLVIA BALLEZGRIFFIN, 0000 LESLIE L DIXON, 0000 *THOMAS J BARBERA, 0000 We have industries of all sorts that AMIR A EDWARD, 0000 *CHRISTOPHER B BARKER, 0000 have come asking us for help, and be- DANIEL G FLYNN, 0000 MATTHEW A BARKER, 0000 STEPHEN J FRIEDRICH, 0000 *BARRY R BARNES, 0000 cause of the precedent we set in the KEVIN W GLASZ, 0000 JOHNNY L BARNES II, 0000 airline industry bill, we do not know DONOVAN Q GONZALES, 0000 *LAURA E BARNES, 0000 JOHN C GRIFFITH, 0000 WALDEMAR F BARNES, 0000 how to tell these other industries that THOMAS S HAINES JR., 0000 *ERIC R BARR, 0000 they are not entitled to help. MARYANNE H HAVARD, 0000 *JOHN P BARRETTE, 0000 REGINA M JULIAN, 0000 *STEPHEN J BARRY, 0000 We should have carved aside a gen- LISA M KLIEBERT-WITT, 0000 *BRIAN A BARTHEL, 0000 erous portion in that initial bill for MARK A KOPPEN, 0000 *RANDALL K BARTLETT, 0000 WILLIAM J KORMOS JR., 0000 *JOSEPH L BARTON, 0000 workers in the airline industry. Sen- THOMAS D MCCORMICK, 0000 LORRAINE R BARTON, 0000 ator CARNAHAN’s amendment will get SUSAN E MERRICK, 0000 *WILLIAM A BARTOUL, 0000 DAVID G MISTRETTA, 0000 LAURA A BASS, 0000 this done. I support it, and I urge col- ROBIN S MORRIS, 0000 *MARK J BATCHO, 0000 leagues to vote in favor of it. It would LESLIE K NESS, 0000 TONY D BAUERNFEIND, 0000 RAYMOND J PARIS, 0000 *MARVIN T BAUGH, 0000 be a miscarriage of justice; it would CRAIG A PASCOE, 0000 PAUL E BAUMAN, 0000 compound the injustice we have al- BRUCE D PETERS, 0000 *CARRIE J BAUSANO, 0000 KEVIN F PILLOUD, 0000 *JAMES D BAXTER, 0000 ready perpetrated if we were to let BRIAN L RIGGS, 0000 *SARAHANN BEAL, 0000 stand a bailout for sophisticated inves- VICTOR J ROSENBAUM, 0000 *JAMES R BEAM JR., 0000 SCOTT M SHIELDS, 0000 *WALTER W BEAN, 0000 tors while we left all the airline indus- DETLEV H SMALTZ, 0000 FRANK J BEAUPRE, 0000 try employees twisting in the wind. We ROGER G SPONDIKE, 0000 *RICHARD L BEAVERS, 0000 LYNANNE STLAURENT, 0000 DAVID J BEBERWYK, 0000 cannot allow that to stand. We have to MARK A VOJTECKY, 0000 *CHRISTOPHER D BECK, 0000 correct that injustice. MARK S WHITE, 0000 *DOUGLAS R BECK, 0000 Many of these employees who have GLENN A YAP, 0000 MICHAEL W BECK, 0000 JESUS E ZARATE, 0000 *PATRICIA H BECKER, 0000 been furloughed maybe never had a CHRISTOPHER J BECKMAN, 0000 THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICERS FOR APPOINTMENT *PATRICIA A BEDARD, 0000 nickel to invest in the market in the TO THE GRADE INDICATED IN THE UNITED STATES AIR *MATTHEW J BEEBE, 0000 first place. They are worried about how FORCE AND FOR REGULAR APPOINTMENT (IDENTIFIED *CHARLES S BEGEMAN, 0000 BY AN ASTERISK(*)) UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTIONS 624 *KURT A BEISTAD, 0000 they are going to pay their mortgage, AND 531: *DANIEL J BELDEN, 0000 or how they are going to pay their To be major *ALMARAH K BELK, 0000 *DAVID B BELKE, 0000 rent, or how they are going to feed RICHARD E AARON, 0000 *BRIAN E BELL, 0000 their families while they are laid off. MICHAEL A ABAIR II, 0000 *EDWARD A BELLEM, 0000 *KERRY M ABBOTT, 0000 PAMELA K BEMENT, 0000 Meanwhile, many investors who should *FARLEY A ABDEEN, 0000 *MATTHEW C BENASSI, 0000 have appreciated the risk of investing *ANTHONY D ABERNATHY, 0000 *KEVIN D BENEDICT, 0000 *DANIEL P ABTS, 0000 *HARRY P BENHAM, 0000 in the airline industry were bailed out, *BRYAN E ADAMS, 0000 *BRIAN K BENNETT, 0000 but the skycap got the boot. We have *JUSTIN F ADAMS, 0000 HAROLD S BENNETT, 0000 RAY C ADAMS JR., 0000 *JAMES C BENNETT, 0000 to correct that. *RICHARD G ADAMS, 0000 *MARK A BENNETT, 0000 I am pleased to stand with the Sen- RHONDA R ADLER, 0000 *RICKY E BENNETT, 0000 ator from Missouri in support of this *JENNIFER M AGULTO, 0000 *LINDA D BENOIT, 0000 FRANK D ALBERGA, 0000 AARON K BENSON, 0000 legislation. I urge all my colleagues to *AARON M ALBERS, 0000 *WENDY BENTLEY, 0000 vote in favor of it. *JAMES R ALBRECHT, 0000 MARK W BERES, 0000 *PEGGY C ALBRECHT, 0000 *ERIC T BERGGREN, 0000 Mr. President, I thank you for your *JEFFERY R ALDER, 0000 TIMOTHY P BERGMANN, 0000 indulgence at this late hour and appre- *JEFFREY N ALDRIDGE, 0000 *JILL M BERGOVOY, 0000 *EDWARD D ALLARD, 0000 *FREDERICK E BERLS JR., 0000 ciate your attention. I yield the floor. DANA G ALLEN, 0000 *ANDREW T BERNARD, 0000 JOHN J ALLEN, 0000 *DOMINIC J BERNARDI III, 0000 f *TIMOTHY J ALLEN, 0000 BRIAN C BERNETT, 0000 *WILLIAM A ALLEN, 0000 *DENNIS E BERNIER, 0000 ADJOURNMENT UNTIL 10 A.M. *JOHN B ALLISON, 0000 *RICHARD J BERT JR., 0000 TOMORROW CRAIG ALLTON, 0000 *VALERIE L BERTHA, 0000 *STEVEN E ALPERS, 0000 *WILLIAM G BESSEMER, 0000 The PRESIDING OFFICER. Under *MARIA M ALSINA, 0000 *JON C BEVERLY, 0000 *DANIEL R ALYEA, 0000 SARA A BEYER, 0000 the previous order, the Senate stands *BORIS P ANASTASOFF II, 0000 KENNETH T BIBB JR., 0000 adjourned until 10 a.m. tomorrow. *DEBORAH R ANDERSON, 0000 DEBORAH E BIBEAU, 0000 JEFFREY A ANDERSON, 0000 MICHAEL J BIBEAU, 0000 Thereupon, the Senate, at 7:13 p.m., *JOSEPH R ANDERSON, 0000 *MICHELLE P BICKLEY, 0000 adjourned until Thursday, October 11, *LYNN P ANDERSON, 0000 *BRENT E BIDUS, 0000 THOMAS M ANDERSON, 0000 STEVEN W BIGGS, 0000 2001, at 10 a.m. WILLIAM D ANDERSON JR., 0000 JOHN R BINDER III, 0000 f *DAVID O ANDINO AQUINO, 0000 RHETT L BINGER, 0000 MICHAEL T ANDREWS, 0000 DEANNA L BINGHAM, 0000 *DAVID J ANGRESS, 0000 RACHEL H BINGUE, 0000 NOMINATIONS MARY J ANTE, 0000 *ANN M BIRCHARD, 0000 Executive nominations received by *MITCHELL S APPLEY, 0000 *ERIC J BJURSTROM, 0000 HAROLD A ARB, 0000 *SHEILA G BLACK, 0000 the Senate October 10, 2001: *DANIEL F ARCH, 0000 CRAIG M BLACKWELL, 0000

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