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Vol. 145 WASHINGTON, MONDAY, OCTOBER 25, 1999 No. 146 House of Representatives The House met at 12:30 p.m. and was The Chair recognizes the gentleman going to have to fear being second- called to order by the Speaker pro tem- from Oregon (Mr. BLUMENAUER) for 5 guessed by prosecutors, police and non- pore (Mrs. MORELLA). minutes. medical drug enforcement bureaucrats f f on a case-by-case basis, for the very DESIGNATION OF SPEAKER PRO URGING REJECTION OF H.R. 2260, initial section of that bill points out TEMPORE PAIN RELIEF PROMOTION ACT that prescribing pain medication can The SPEAKER pro tempore laid be- Mr. BLUMENAUER. Madam Speaker, often hasten death. But that is okay fore the House the following commu- on Wednesday the House will consider under this bill, as long as the intent is nication from the Speaker: H.R. 2260, called the Pain Relief Pro- pure. In essence, it means that the doc- WASHINGTON, DC, motion Act. The legislation is seri- tors are going to be caught looking October 25, 1999. ously misnamed and is designed simply over their shoulders, having each and I hereby appoint the Honorable CONSTANCE to undercut Oregon’s death with dig- every one of their decisions subject to A. MORELLA to act as Speaker pro tempore nity law. I find it ironic, because no- second-guessing and potentially sub- on this day. body outside the Beltway is interested jected to life in prison if the intent ap- J. DENNIS HASTERT, in criminalizing doctors’ decisions that Speaker of the House of Representatives. pears in the judgment of others to be deal with some of the most profound f wrong. and difficult that they will ever make. MESSAGE FROM THE SENATE In fact, every day in America we see in- This is another sad example of where A message from the Senate by Ms. stances where life support is with- politicians are out of step with Ameri- McDevitt, one of its clerks, announced drawn; every day in America drugs are cans on key personal health issues. I that the Senate had passed with an administered to alleviate pain which find of great interest one other area amendment in which the concurrence actually hasten the onset of death; that sort of indicates where we are of the House is requested, a bill of the every day in America some drugs are going. The medical use of marijuana House of the following title: withheld which cause a shock to the was approved by eight States before system and in turn cause death; every H.R. 441. An act to amend the Immigration last year. Six other States had their day in America there are some very and Nationality Act with respect to the re- voters approve it and the District of quirements for the admission of non- tragic incidents where people are driv- immigrant nurses who will practice in health en to desperate acts because they can- Columbia. Citizens are indicating that professional shortage areas. not control their situation, often pain- they want more freedom to have pain The message also announced that the ful and traumatic for their families, managed and have personal control. I Senate has passed a bill of the fol- occasionally involving actual suicide. think it would be sad if this Congress lowing title in which concurrence of Most of America looks the other way. decided to penalize the one State that the House is requested: My State of Oregon has taken the is trying not to sweep it under the rug S. 1692. An act to amend title 18, United lead to try and provide a framework for but provide a framework for making States Code, to ban partial-birth abortions. these end-of-life decisions. Oregon vot- these decisions. f ers have not once but twice approved a thoughtful approach to give patients, I strongly urge my colleagues to MORNING HOUR DEBATES their doctors and families more control make a careful examination of H.R. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- under these most difficult of cir- 2260. They will find why the Oregon ant to the order of the House of Janu- cumstances. Despite the dire pre- Medical Association, the associations ary 19, 1999, the Chair will now recog- dictions of a tidal wave of assisted sui- of eight other States, the American nize Members from lists submitted by cide, the evidence suggests that when Nurses Association and the American the majority and minority leaders for people actually have control in these Academy of Family Physicians have morning hour debates. The Chair will difficult situations, the knowledge that all urged its rejection. If you want to alternate recognition between the par- they have such control means that outlaw assisted suicide, go ahead and ties, with each party limited to 30 min- they are less likely to use assisted sui- do it if you must, but certainly we utes, and each Member, except the ma- cide. In fact, last year it appears that jority leader, the minority leader, or there were only 15 cases in Oregon. should not subject our physicians to the minority whip, limited to 5 min- But with the legislation that is pro- criminalization of their basic medical utes. posed under H.R. 2260, doctors are decisions.

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VerDate 12-OCT-99 01:14 Oct 26, 1999 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A25OC7.000 pfrm02 PsN: H25PT1 H10728 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE October 25, 1999 THE CLOCK IS TICKING Central Intelligence Agency is con- diverse district as city and suburbs and The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under fident that the Y2K computer failures country, you learn to listen. You listen the Speaker’s announced policy of Jan- overseas will not lead to accidental to the common message. One common uary 19, 1999, the gentleman from Flor- launch of ballistic missiles by any message that we are hearing from back ida (Mr. STEARNS) is recognized during country, according to the testimony by home is that we should be working to- morning hour debates for 5 minutes. the Central Intelligence Agency before gether to solve the challenges that we Mr. STEARNS. Madam Speaker, the House Committee on International face. As I look back as one of those there are only 67 days left before we Affairs last week, nuclear power plants who was elected in 1994 to come to ring in the new year. Billions of people in nations such as Russia and the Washington to change how Washington around the world will start to prepare Ukraine could be susceptible to year works, I am proud to say we have lis- to celebrate the first day of the year 2000 malfunctions resulting from power tened to that message and we have held 2000 and, of course, I as many of my grid failures. together and we have held firm even colleagues look forward to this day Now, this is according to testimony those who said that we should not be also. But this afternoon I am concerned presented by Lawrence Gershwin, Na- doing what we are doing, those who op- about this next year with what all of us tional Intelligence Officer for Science posed our efforts to balance the budget know as the Y2K problem, or millen- and Technology for the CIA, and this is and cut taxes for the middle class, to nium bug, the inability of many com- what he said, ‘‘In the worst case this reform the welfare system and also to puter systems to process dates cor- could cause a meltdown and in some restructure the IRS. rectly beyond December 31, 1999. The cases an accompanying release of ra- I am proud to say in the last 41⁄2 problem results from computers pro- dioactive fission gases.’’ Furthermore, years, this Republican Congress has grammed to process and use only the according to the CIA, Soviet power made a big difference. Balancing the last two digits for the year field. plants cannot even be tested for Y2K budget for the first time in 28 years, Madam Speaker, I am confident that compliancy ‘‘given the age of the com- cutting taxes for the middle class for Americans are well prepared and well puter system and the fact that many of the first time in 16 years, reforming ahead of the game when it comes to the original manufacturers have all our welfare system for the first time in being ready for any possible glitches gone out of business.’’ a generation, and for the first time resulting from the Y2K. Congress has If the threat of another Chernobyl- ever, taming the tax collector by re- directed the Federal Government to go like meltdown is not disturbing enough structuring the IRS. Those are big ac- through billions and billions of lines of according to the CIA, there still re- complishments and much appreciated computer codes in order to make com- mains the potential for Russia to mis- by the folks back home in Illinois but puters Y2K compliant. It is also Con- interpret early warning data of bal- they tell me that’s history now, what gress that has worked hand in hand listic missile launches resulting from are you going to do next? They ask us with State and local governments to the Y2K problem. That means during to respond to the questions, the com- ensure that they have the necessary an international political crisis where mon concerns that we are often asked. tools to function properly. tensions are already heightened, the While Republicans are committed to Congress, led by the majority here, is Russians may misinterpret their mis- strengthening our schools and helping the private sector when it sile data, leading them to believe and strengthening Medicare and Social Se- comes to the Y2K problem. We fought possibly to respond. curity and paying down the national hard and have signed into law the As a result, I am pleased to say the debt and, of course, lowering the tax Small Business Year 2000 Readiness United States and Russia have set up a burden, we also want to respond to Act, which directs the Small Business joint program to share information on some of those big concerns and big Administration to establish a loan their missile and space launches to pre- questions that I hear, whether at the guarantee program to address Y2K vent any misunderstanding resulting union hall or the VFW, the Chamber of problems for small businesses. And it from any Y2K malfunctions. Commerce or down at a coffee shop on was, of course, this Republican Con- I will not even begin in this short Main Street or a local grain elevator. gress which successfully fought and amount of time, Madam Speaker, to That is one of those questions that the passed the Year 2000 Readiness and Re- discuss all the possible problems with first question I often hear is a pretty sponsibility Act, setting limits on law- other countries not bringing their Y2K basic one and, that is, when are you suits against businesses and individ- problem into compliance dealing with folks in Washington going to stop raid- uals for Y2K failures. But, Madam foreign energy and of course financial ing the Social Security trust fund, Speaker, my concerns are whether the markets. I encourage other nations to when are you going to stop dipping rest of the world is ready. expedite their conversions and look to into Social Security and spending So- Hearings within the last several the United States for leadership. cial Security on other things? weeks held in both the House and the Madam Speaker, I encourage other nations I am proud to say, Madam Speaker, Senate have raised some serious con- to expedite their Y2K conversions before time that the Republicans in this Congress cerns. Many nations have done little, if runs out. Our Y2K compliance and success is have made a commitment that for the anything, to combat the Y2K bug. not only contingent on the fact that this na- first time since the 1960s when LBJ, These nations lack both the expertise tion's computer and information systems func- President Johnson, began a bad habit and the funds to upgrade and convert tion properly and smoothly, but also on the that is hard to break in Washington, their computer systems. Take, for ex- fact that we not feel side effects from disrup- we are walling off the Social Security ample, the government of Indonesia, tions in other countries. trust fund. This year is the first year which is preparing for the possible Y2K f that our budget has been balanced malfunctions. Their National Elec- without dipping into Social Security. tricity Board strategy is to watch what REPUBLICAN CONGRESSIONAL We want to continue that. That is why happens at midnight on January 1 in ACCOMPLISHMENTS I am proud to say the Congressional Australia and New Zealand, to use The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under Budget Office on September 30 of this those 6 hours to develop and implement the Speaker’s announced policy of Jan- year stated in a letter to Speaker suddenly their Y2K plans. Now, this uary 19, 1999, the gentleman from Illi- HASTERT that the Republican balanced would be comical if it were not so seri- nois (Mr. WELLER) is recognized during budget does not spend one dime of the ous and disturbing. morning hour debates for 5 minutes. Social Security trust fund. We are The worldwide ramifications of Y2K Mr. WELLER. Madam Speaker, I committed to stopping the raid on the disturbances, of course, can have a have the privilege of representing one Social Security trust fund. domino effect. It is just not enough of America’s most diverse Congres- I would also point out that with the that the United States is prepared. Po- sional districts, representing the South Social Security Medicare lockbox that tential disruptions abroad caused by Side of Chicago and the South Bushes, Republicans are proposing, we set aside Y2K problems would impact millions of Cook and Will Counties, bedroom com- $200 billion more for Social Security Americans who are living abroad, or munities as well as farm towns and and Medicare than the President’s who are traveling overseas. Though the corn fields. When you represent such a budget alone.

VerDate 12-OCT-99 01:14 Oct 26, 1999 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K25OC7.039 pfrm02 PsN: H25PT1 October 25, 1999 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H10729 I would also point out, Madam RECESS The point of no quorum is considered Speaker, that we are responding to an- The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mrs. withdrawn. other important question that we hear MORELLA). Pursuant to clause 12 of rule f from folks back home in the south side I, the Chair declares the House in re- PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE of Chicago and the south suburbs, and cess until 2 p.m. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Will the that is how come nobody ever talks Accordingly (at 12 o’clock and 47 gentleman from Michigan (Mr. KILDEE) about the national debt, how come no minutes p.m.), the House stood in re- come forward and lead the House in the one ever talks about the need to pay cess until 2 p.m. town that national debt that ran up all Pledge of Allegiance. those years that Washington had def- f Mr. KILDEE led the Pledge of Alle- giance as follows: icit spending? I am proud to say that b 1400 last year we paid down $50 billion of I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the the national debt, this year we are AFTER RECESS United States of America, and to the Repub- lic for which it stands, one nation under God, going to pay down a hundred billion The recess having expired, the House dollars, and under the Republican indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. was called to order by the Speaker pro f budget plan we paid down almost $2.2 tempore (Mr. GOODLATTE) at 2 p.m. trillion of the national debt, over two- f COMMUNICATION FROM THE thirds of our national debt over the CLERK OF THE HOUSE next 10 years. PRAYER The SPEAKER pro tempore laid be- Madam Speaker, the third question The Reverend Dr. Robert Dvorak, fore the House the following commu- that I often hear back home is when The Evangelical Church, Middletown, nication from the Clerk of the House of are we going to do something about Connecticut, offered the following Representatives: taxes. People tell me their taxes are prayer: too high, they are too complicated, OFFICE OF THE CLERK, Let the House be in a spirit of prayer. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, they are unfair. They are frustrated Lord, our God, we enter into this Washington, DC, October 22, 1999. that our tax burden on American today week’s schedule, mindful again of the Hon. J. DENNIS HASTERT, is at its highest level in peace time his- duty to work hard and well for others. The Speaker, House of Representatives, tory. Forty percent of the average fam- Washington, DC. Many are waiting and hoping; even na- ily’s income goes to government. In DEAR MR. SPEAKER: Pursuant to the per- tions observe. You, the living God, see fact, 21 percent of our gross domestic mission granted to Clause 2(h) of Rule II of and hear us, too, taking note of all product, 21 percent of our economy, the Rules of the U.S. House of Representa- things. tives, the Clerk received the following mes- goes to Federal Government and taxes, We pray, then, for ourselves that You sage from the Secretary of the Senate on Oc- and that is too high. tober 22, 1999 at 9:52 a.m. We passed earlier this year a measure will sharpen the focus on responsibil- ities rightly asked of us, keeping us That the Senate passed without amend- to address the need to lower taxes, par- ment H.R. 2367. ticularly for the middle class, and we true to our trust. Grant us firmness in Appointment: Board of Directors of the had legislation which would have thinking, tempered by allowances for Mickey Leland National Urban Air Toxics eliminated the marriage tax penalty honest, contrary thought. Send a few Research Center for the majority of those who suffer, moments our way wherein we may seek With best wishes, I am true advantage for ones around us, Sincerely, that would have eliminated the death JEFF TRANDAHL, tax on small businesses and family thereby refreshing them and ourselves. At day’s end, encourage us with a Clerk of the House. farmers, that would have rewarded f those who save for retirement, those sense that life in Washington and the who save for their children’s and col- world is better because of the part we COMMUNICATION FROM THE lege education and also would have re- have played in things. Now, for this CLERK OF THE HOUSE warded providing health care coverage day, keep in Your protecting hand all The SPEAKER pro tempore laid be- for one’s employees as well as their Members of this House, its leadership, fore the House the following commu- family, and unfortunately President officers, and staff. Make the spirit of nication from the Clerk of the House of Clinton vetoed that effort to help fami- each to prosper with new grace the call Representatives: of this prayer to You, O God. Amen. lies by bringing fairness to the Tax OFFICE OF THE CLERK, Code, and he stated, and he was very f HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, blunt; he said he vetoed this tax cut be- Washington, DC, October 25, 1999. THE JOURNAL cause he wanted to spend that money Hon. J. DENNIS HASTERT, instead. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The The Speaker, House of Representatives, That is really what this is all about Chair has examined the Journal of the Washington, DC. last day’s proceedings and announces DEAR MR. SPEAKER: Pursuant to the per- over the next week or so as we wrap up mission granted to Clause 2(h) of Rule II of this legislative session. President Clin- to the House his approval thereof. the Rules of the U.S. House of Representa- ton has made it very clear he wants to Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Jour- tives, the Clerk received the following mes- spend a lot more money than Repub- nal stands approved. sage from the Secretary of the Senate on Oc- licans do, and he says that we can do it Mr. GIBBONS. Mr. Speaker, pursuant tober 22, 1999 at 4:50 p.m. if we increase taxes, and the President to clause 1, rule I, I demand a vote on That the Senate agreed to conference re- says we could do it if we raid the Social agreeing to the Chair’s approval of the port H.R. 2466. Journal. With best wishes, I am Security Trust Fund. Sincerely, Madam Speaker, I very proud last The SPEAKER pro tempore. The JEFF TRANDAHL, week when this House of Representa- question is on the Chair’s approval of Clerk of the House. tives cast a vote 419 to 0, which means the Journal. f that every member who cast a vote The question was taken; and the voted in opposition to the President’s Speaker pro tempore announced that PAIN RELIEF PROMOTION ACT proposal for $238 billion in tax in- the ayes appeared to have it. (Mr. PITTS asked and was given per- creases. That is a very clear message to Mr. GIBBONS. Mr. Speaker, I object mission to address the House for 1 the President that we oppose his tax to the vote on the ground that a minute and to revise and extend his re- increases, and I also want to point out quorum is not present and make the marks.) that this House also went on record in point of order that a quorum is not Mr. PITTS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today opposition to the President’s plan to present. in support of the Pain Relief Pro- raid Social Security. We need to oppose The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- motion Act. There is a question cur- his tax increases, we need to stop the ant to clause 8, rule XX, further pro- rently pending in the country of Hol- raid on Social Security, but we can bal- ceedings on this question will be post- land. It is this: Is the Netherlands ance the budget without those. poned. ready for the killing of sick children?

VerDate 12-OCT-99 01:14 Oct 26, 1999 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00003 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K25OC7.004 pfrm02 PsN: H25PT1 H10730 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE October 25, 1999 There is a bill in their parliament The question, Mr. Speaker, is not EXEMPTING CERTAIN REPORTS that would allow the killing of seri- whether we want to spend more on for- FROM AUTOMATIC ELIMINATION ously ill children, as young as between eign aid or other programs. The ques- AND SUNSET 12 years old, if they are considered ter- tion is whether we want to spend more Mr. SMITH of Texas. Mr. Speaker, I minal. on these programs if it comes out of move to suspend the rules and pass the A spokeswoman for the Royal Dutch the expense of Social Security. bill (H.R. 3111) to exempt certain re- Medical Association said, ‘‘The doctor Mr. Speaker, we Republicans have ports from automatic elimination and will do his utmost to try to reach an chosen to say no to more government sunset pursuant to the Federal Reports agreement between the patient and spending and yes to stopping the Elimination and Sunset Act of 1995, as parents. But if the parents do not want Democratic leadership’s raid on Social amended. to cooperate, it is the doctor’s duty to Security. The Clerk read as follows: respect the wishes of her patient.’’ So The American people have already H.R. 3111 much for the Hippocratic Oath for civ- made that choice as well. They would Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- ilized medical institutions. rather protect Social Security and resentatives of the United States of America in This situation in the Netherlands Medicare than continue funding the Congress assembled, gives us all the more reason to pass the fraud, waste, and abuse that runs SECTION 1. EXEMPTION OF CERTAIN REPORTS Pain Relief Promotion Act. This act rampant in government bureaucracy. FROM AUTOMATIC ELIMINATION AND SUNSET. will provide doctors with the ability to Americans have to make tough finan- aggressively treat their patients’ pain Section 3003(a)(1) of the Federal Reports cial choices every day, and I would en- Elimination and Sunset Act of 1995 (31 U.S.C. while prohibiting assisted suicides or courage the Democratic leadership to 1113 note) does not apply to any report re- euthanasia. stop demagoguing this issue and to join quired to be submitted under any of the fol- We never want to see the day when our bipartisan effort to end the raid on lowing provisions of law: our young kids or our elderly parents Social Security once and for all. (1) The following sections of title 18, legally and intentionally die at the United States Code: sections 2709(e), 3126, hands of a so-called doctor. f and 3525(b), and 3624(f)(6). I urge my colleagues to support this (2) The following sections of title 28, bill to promote pain management and CONGRATULATIONS TO THE HIT United States Code: sections 522, 524(c)(6), palliative care and positive alter- KING 529, 589a(d), and 594. (3) Section 3718(c) of title 31, United States natives to euthanasia. (Mr. CHABOT asked and was given Code. f permission to address the House for 1 (4) Section 9 of the Child Protection Act of WACO STILL A BURNING minute and to revise and extend his re- 1984 (28 U.S.C. 522 note). (5) Section 8 of the Civil Rights of Institu- QUESTION marks.) Mr. CHABOT. Mr. Speaker, last night tionalized Persons Act (42 U.S.C. 1997f). (Mr. TRAFICANT asked and was was a special night for Cincinnatians (6) The following provisions of the Omnibus given permission to address the House Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968: and for baseball fans across the coun- for 1 minute and to revise and extend sections 102(b) (42 U.S.C. 3712(b)), 520 (42 try. For the first time in over 10 years, his remarks.) U.S.C. 3766), 522 (42 U.S.C. 3766b), and 810 (42 Mr. TRAFICANT. Mr. Speaker, after the Hit King himself, Cincinnati’s own U.S.C. 3789e). 6 years, Waco is still burning. These Pete Rose, was back on the baseball (7) The following provisions of the Immi- gration and Nationality Act: sections 103 (8 fires will not stop until our govern- field to the ovation of thousands. He had the honor of being selected to base- U.S.C. 1103), 207(c)(3) (8 U.S.C. 1157(c)(3)), ment tells the truth. Ninety Americans 412(b) (8 U.S.C. 1522(b)), and 413 (8 U.S.C. killed, and nobody, nobody has been ball’s All-Century team by the Amer- ican people. 1523), and subsections (h), (l), (o), (q), and (r) held accountable to this date, even of section 286 (8 U.S.C. 1356). though the Government used deadly Charlie Hustle, who graduated from (8) Section 3 of the International Claims gas, used a bulldozer, and could have Western Hills High School in my dis- Settlement Act of 1949 (22 U.S.C. 1622). arrested David Karesh any morning out trict, was always known for his hard (9) Section 9 of the War Claims Act of 1948 jogging. work, his extra effort, and head-first (50 U.S.C. App. 2008). Now, despite government denial, they slides. Pete Rose was one of the great- (10) Section 13(c) of the Act of September est ball players of all time, winning 11, 1957 (8 U.S.C. 1255b(c)). find a high caliber shell casing near a (11) Section 203(b) of the Aleutian and position stand of an FBI sniper. three batting titles, three world cham- pionships, and setting the all-time Pribilof Islands Restitution Act (50 U.S.C. Beam me up, Mr. Speaker. One can App. 1989c–2(b)). fool some of the people some of the major league record for most hits. (12) Section 801(e) of the Immigration Act time, but one cannot fool all of the Although the night was tainted by of 1990 (29 U.S.C. 2920(e)). people all of the time. The Government the senseless inquisition of an over- (13) Section 401 of the Immigration Reform is lying about Waco. zealous reporter, it still belonged to and Control Act of 1986 (8 U.S.C. 1364). I yield back the fact that the Justice baseball fans everywhere. (14) Section 707 of the Equal Credit Oppor- Department, by the way, investigates So congratulations to the Cincinnati tunity Act (15 U.S.C. 1691f). (15) Section 201(b) of the Privacy Protec- themselves. Reds’ Pete Rose and Johnny Bench, as well as all the other members of the tion Act of 1980 (42 U.S.C. 2000aa–11(b)). f (16) Section 609U of the Justice Assistance All-Century team. Their accomplish- STOP RAIDS ON SOCIAL SECURITY Act of 1984 (42 U.S.C. 10509). ments will be remembered well into (17) Section 13(a) of the Classified Informa- TRUST FUND ONCE AND FOR ALL the next millennium. tion Procedures Act (18 U.S.C. App.). (Mr. GIBBONS asked and was given (18) Section 1004 of the Civil Rights Act of f permission to address the House for 1 1964(42 U.S.C. 2000g–3). minute and to revise and extend his re- (19) Section 1114 of the Right to Financial ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER marks.) Privacy Act of 1978 (12 U.S.C. 3414). Mr. GIBBONS. Mr. Speaker, being a PRO TEMPORE (20) Section 11 of the Foreign Agents Reg- leader means making some tough The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- istration Act of 1938 (22 U.S.C. 621). ant to clause 8 of rule XX, the Chair (21) The following provisions of the Foreign choices. This year, we have a historic Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978: sec- opportunity to lock away 100 percent of announces that he will postpone fur- tions 107 (50 U.S.C. 1807) and 108 (50 U.S.C. the Social Security surplus and put an ther proceedings today on each motion 1808). end to the Democrats’ practice of raid- to suspend the rules on which a re- (22) Section 102(b)(5) of the Department of ing the Social Security Trust Fund. corded vote or the yeas and nays are Justice and Related Agencies Appropriations It means we have to make tough ordered or on which the vote is ob- Act, 1993 (28 U.S.C. 533 note). choices between saving Social Security jected to under clause 6 of rule XX. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- or funding some other goal, like the Any rollcall votes on postponed ques- ant to the rule, the gentleman from President’s desire to increase foreign tions will be taken after debate has Texas (Mr. SMITH) and the gentleman aid by approximately 30 percent, tak- concluded on all motions to suspend from Michigan (Mr. CONYERS) each will ing it all out of Social Security. the rules, but not before 6 p.m. today. control 20 minutes.

VerDate 12-OCT-99 01:14 Oct 26, 1999 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00004 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K25OC7.007 pfrm02 PsN: H25PT1 October 25, 1999 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H10731 The Chair recognizes the gentleman been able to agree on a reduced list of product is ‘‘Made in America’’. The Sec- from Texas (Mr. SMITH). reports from the Department of Justice retary shall publish the toll-free number by notice in the Federal Register. GENERAL LEAVE that will continue to provide informa- tion important to the legislative and (b) CONTRACT.—The Secretary of Com- Mr. SMITH of Texas. Mr. Speaker, I merce shall enter into a contract for— ask unanimous consent that all Mem- oversight process. (1) the establishment and operation of the bers may have 5 legislative days within One should not minimize the impor- toll free number pilot program provided for which to revise and extend their re- tance of these reports. For example, we in subsection (a), and marks on H.R. 3111, the bill under con- have retained reports on pen register (2) the registration of products pursuant to sideration. orders and wiretap applications to regulations issued under section 3, The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there monitor the activities of the Depart- which shall be funded entirely from fees col- objection to the request of the gen- ment to ensure that its activities do lected under section 3(c). (c) USE.—The toll free number shall be tleman from Texas? not invade our society’s expected right to privacy. used solely to inform consumers as to wheth- There was no objection. er products are registered under section 3 as Mr. SMITH of Texas. Mr. Speaker, I Other reports help Congress monitor ‘‘Made in America’’. Consumers shall also be yield myself such time as I may con- the Department’s undercover oper- informed that registration of a product does sume. ations, the conduct of various justice not mean— Mr. Speaker, the Federal Reports programs in areas including immigra- (1) that the product is endorsed or ap- Elimination and Sunset Act of 1995 pro- tion. These should not sunset. proved by the Government, vided that all periodic reports provided So, again, my commendations to the (2) that the Secretary has conducted any to Congress will sunset on December gentleman from Texas (Mr. SMITH), the investigation to confirm that the product is 21, 1999, unless reauthorized by Con- subcommittee chair, for the spirit of a product which meets the definition of cooperation in working out this meas- ‘‘Made in America’’ in section 5 of this Act, gress. The intent of the act was to spur or Congress to reexamine all the periodic ure. The review process required to (3) that the product contains 100 percent reports it receives and eliminate the produce this bill represents an essen- United States content. obsolete reports. tial function of good government that SEC. 3. REGISTRATION. After careful review, the Committee we can all support on a bipartisan (a) PROPOSED REGULATION.—The Secretary on the Judiciary determined that basis. of Commerce shall propose a regulation— about 40 reports, out of the thousands Mr. Speaker, I yield back the balance (1) to establish a procedure under which of reports subject to subset, are re- of my time. the manufacturer of a product may volun- quired for the committee to perform Mr. SMITH of Texas. Mr. Speaker, I tarily register such product as complying its legislative and oversight duties. Ex- appreciate the generous comments of with the definition of ‘‘Made in America’’ in the gentleman from Michigan (Mr. section 5 of this Act and have such product amples include the U.S. Department of included in the information available Justice’s annual report on crime statis- CONYERS). Mr. Speaker, I yield back the balance through the toll free number established tics and the Immigration and Natu- under section 2(a); ralization Service’s annual statistical of my time. (2) to establish, assess, and collect a fee to report. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The cover all the costs (including start-up costs) This bill in its present form is a man- question is on the motion offered by of registering products and including reg- ager’s amendment that includes 16 ad- the gentleman from Texas (Mr. SMITH) istered products in information provided ditional reports requested by my that the House suspend the rules and under the toll-free number; (3) for the establishment under section 2(a) Democratic colleagues. Again, the bill pass the bill, H.R. 3111, as amended. The question was taken; and (two- of the toll-free number pilot program; and merely continues existing report re- thirds having voted in favor thereof) (4) to solicit views from the private sector quirements. It does not authorize any the rules were suspended and the bill, concerning the level of interest of manufac- new reports. turers in registering products under the as amended, was passed. Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of terms and conditions of paragraph (1). A motion to reconsider was laid on my time. (b) PROMULGATION.—If the Secretary deter- Mr. CONYERS. Mr. Speaker, I yield the table. mines based on the comments on the regula- myself such time as I may consume. f tion proposed under subsection (a) that the Mr. Speaker, I commend the gen- b toll-free number pilot program and the reg- 1415 istration of products is warranted, the Sec- tleman from Texas (Mr. SMITH), the MADE IN AMERICA INFORMATION retary shall promulgate such regulation. chairman of the Subcommittee on Im- ACT (c) REGISTRATION FEE.— migration and Claims of the Com- (1) IN GENERAL.—Manufacturers of products mittee on the Judiciary. We have Mr. BLILEY. Mr. Speaker, I move to included in information provided under sec- worked out the differences in this suspend the rules and pass the bill tion 2 shall be subject to a fee imposed by measure. (H.R. 754) to establish a toll free num- the Secretary of Commerce to pay the cost I have to let the RECORD show that it ber under the Federal Trade Commis- of registering products and including them would have been nice to have held sion to assist consumers in deter- in information provided under subsection (a). hearings on this measure; but, none- mining if products are American-made, (2) AMOUNT.—The amount of fees imposed under paragraph (1) shall— theless, H.R. 3111 is a bill supported by as amended. The Clerk read as follows: (A) in the case of a manufacturer, not be myself, introduced by the gentleman greater than the cost of registering the man- from Illinois (Mr. HYDE), chairman of H.R. 754 ufacturer’s product and providing product in- the Committee on the Judiciary. We Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- formation directly attributable to such man- think that the Federal Reports Elimi- resentatives of the United States of America in ufacturer, and nation and Sunset Act of 1995 requires Congress assembled, (B) in the case of the total amount of fees, the end of the submission of various SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. not be greater than the total amount appro- This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Made in periodic reports to Congress by Decem- priated to the Secretary of Commerce for America Information Act’’. salaries and expenses directly attributable to ber 21 of this year. SEC. 2. ESTABLISHMENT OF TOLL FREE NUMBER registration of manufacturers and having The Act forces Congress to reexamine PILOT PROGRAM. products included in the information pro- the usefulness of the various reporting (a) ESTABLISHMENT.—If the Secretary of vided under section 2(a). requirements that have been mandated Commerce determines, on the basis of com- (3) CREDITING AND AVAILABILITY OF FEES.— of Federal agencies, including the De- ments submitted in rulemaking under sec- (A) IN GENERAL.—Fees collected for a fiscal partment of Justice. This review proc- tion 3, that— year pursuant to paragraph (1) shall be cred- ess is important and a practical exer- (1) interest among manufacturers is suffi- ited to the appropriation account for salaries cient to warrant the establishment of a 3- cise in that we must be sure that Fed- and expenses of the Secretary of Commerce year toll free number pilot program, and and shall be available in accordance with ap- eral dollars and personnel time are not (2) manufacturers will provide fees under propriation Acts until expended without fis- being wasted on obsolete reports to section 3(c) so that the program will operate cal year limitation. Congress. without cost to the Federal Government, (B) COLLECTIONS AND APPROPRIATION But all reports are not obsolete. So the Secretary shall establish such program ACTS.—The fees imposed under paragraph together we have reviewed and have solely to help inform consumers whether a (1)—

VerDate 12-OCT-99 01:14 Oct 26, 1999 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00005 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K25OC7.009 pfrm02 PsN: H25PT1 H10732 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE October 25, 1999 (i) shall be collected in each fiscal year in and the presence of private sector fund- American public, the men and women an amount equal to the amount specified in ing. This toll-free number will only be who vote and pay our salaries, help in appropriation Acts for such fiscal year, and implemented if there is sufficient in- determining if the products they are (ii) shall only be collected and available for terest on the part of manufacturers in buying are, in fact, made by American the costs described in paragraph (2). listing their products and funding the workers. This hot line will take the SEC. 4. PENALTY. Any manufacturer of a product who know- cost of the program through annual guesswork out of whether or not a ingly registers a product under section 3 fees. Thus, there is no cost to the tax- product that claims to be made in which is not ‘‘Made in America’’— payer for implementing this program America is really made here or, con- (1) shall be subject to a civil penalty of not to promote American-made products. versely, assembled in a sweat shop in more than $7500 which the Secretary of Com- As my colleagues know, the House Saipan or somewhere else. Only those merce may assess and collect, and has passed this bill on a number of pre- products that meet the Federal Trade (2) shall not offer such product for pur- vious occasions, but the other body has Commission standard for making a chase by the Federal Government. repeatedly failed to act. The bill before claim that its product is made in the SEC. 5. DEFINITION. the House today is essentially the same USA are eligible to be listed on the reg- For purposes of this Act: bill passed by the House during the (1) The term ‘‘Made in America’’ has the istry, which the Commerce Department meaning given unqualified ‘‘Made in U.S.A.’’ 105th Congress, and I hope that the will use to identify American-made or ‘‘Made in America’’ claims for purposes of other body will take this opportunity products for consumers. laws administered by the Federal Trade to send this important measure to the Mr. Speaker, I would also note that, Commission. President. This legislation, as reported except for minor differences, H.R. 754 is (2) The term ‘‘product’’ means a product by the Committee on Commerce, cre- the same legislation that has passed with a retail value of at least $250. ates a much-needed consumer service, this Congress in each of the last three SEC. 6. RULE OF CONSTRUCTION. and I urge all my colleagues to support sessions. Unfortunately, the other body Nothing in this Act or in any regulation it. has never taken action on it, and the promulgated under section 3 shall be con- Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of bill has not been enacted. I sincerely strued to alter, amend, modify, or otherwise my time. affect in any way, the Federal Trade Com- hope that will not be the situation in mission Act or the opinions, decisions, rules, Mr. BROWN of Ohio. Mr. Speaker, I this Congress and that the bill finally or any guidance issued by the Federal Trade yield myself 3 minutes. can be enacted into law. Commission regarding the use of unqualified Mr. Speaker, I rise in strong support Mr. Speaker, I again want to thank ‘‘Made in U.S.A.’’ or ‘‘Made in America’’ of H.R. 754, the Made in America Infor- the gentleman from Ohio (Mr. TRAFI- claims in labels on products introduced, de- mation Act. This legislation, intro- CANT) for this legislation and urge my livered for introduction, sold, advertised, or duced by my colleague, the gentleman colleagues to support H.R. 754 and stop offered for sale in commerce. from Ohio (Mr. TRAFICANT), is an im- sacrificing fair trade on the alter of The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. portant step in reversing the damage free trade. GOODLATTE). Pursuant to the rule, the that unfairly priced imports are wreak- Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of gentleman from Virginia (Mr. BLILEY) ing on workers and small businesses in my time. and the gentleman from Ohio (Mr. this country. It is supported by three of Mr. BLILEY. Mr. Speaker, I yield BROWN) each will control 20 minutes. my Democratic colleagues on the Com- such time as he may consume to the The Chair recognizes the gentleman mittee on Commerce as cosponsors, the gentleman from Ohio (Mr. TRAFICANT), from Virginia (Mr. BLILEY). gentleman from Wisconsin (Mr. BAR- the author of the bill. GENERAL LEAVE RETT), the gentleman from New Jersey Mr. TRAFICANT. Mr. Speaker, I Mr. BLILEY. Mr. Speaker, I ask (Mr. PALLONE), and the gentleman from want to thank the distinguished chair- unanimous consent that all Members Texas (Mr. GREEN). man, who has done a great job, and I may have 5 legislative days within Mr. Speaker, regardless of what appreciate his helping me on this with which to revise and extend their re- mainstream economists say, regardless all the other issues he has before him marks on H.R. 754, and to insert extra- of what the media and talk show hosts on his powerful committee. I also want neous material on the bill. say, the fact is there is no greater long- to thank my colleague, the gentleman The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there term threat to our economic prosperity from Ohio (Mr. BROWN), who has objection to the request of the gen- than our ballooning trade deficit. Just worked hard on so many issues on com- tleman from Virginia? ask the millions of American workers merce and education. There was no objection. and small businesses that every month This is an unusual bill. Both the Mr. BLILEY. Mr. Speaker, I yield are being asked to compete against bil- chairman and the gentleman from Ohio myself 5 minutes. lions of dollars of goods that roll onto (Mr. BROWN) have mentioned the fact I am pleased today to rise in support our shores, many of them made in that we have passed it before. I am a of H.R. 754, the Made in America Infor- places where trying to form a union or little bit frustrated. I would like to mation Act. The bill’s sponsor, the gen- fight for environmental standards will talk briefly about that frustration and tleman from Ohio (Mr. TRAFICANT), land a person in jail. then talk about mitigating that frus- should be commended for his commit- In other cases, some of our workers tration by the actions of our con- ment to American products and the and small businesses are competing sumers. American worker. This bill is a fitting against goods that masquerade as The Congress of the United States tribute to that commitment. American made, especially those from has moved in a trade program, in my The legislation is designed to assist Saipan, where we know that U.S. cor- opinion, that is very flawed. It has pro- consumers when they are thinking porations exploit tens of thousands of, duced a negative balance of payments about purchasing a major appliance or mostly, young women, and most with over $300 billion now, and we are now other product. For instance, a family families in China, and force them to talking about $330 billion next year as looking for a new refrigerator could make garments for pennies an hour. We a trade deficit for 1 year, which will be call the number to find out which know this happens because of the ef- a new record. In the last 3 months, an brands and models of refrigerators are forts of their employers on Wall Street $81 billion trade deficit. Think about manufactured in the United States. and their political allies here in Wash- that. Consumers have consistently dem- ington who continue to block our ef- China is now taking $7 billion a onstrated their desire to purchase forts to even give those very young month out of America. Nearly every- products made in America, and I be- women the minimum wage or provide thing our consumers buy is made in lieve that if this information is pro- the working conditions that we give to China. If China’s is better, fine. But vided, they will use this as another American teenagers working at a China is not opening up the doors to major factor in their purchasing deci- McDonald’s. Uncle Sam. And while we wait for all of sions. Mr. Speaker, the premise behind H.R. these legislative gurus to fashion some An important feature of this legisla- 754 is very simple. It requires the Com- remedy, I think it is time to give the tion is that the creation of the service merce Department to establish a toll- American people information and give is conditional both on market demand free telephone hot line to give the the consuming public an opportunity

VerDate 12-OCT-99 01:14 Oct 26, 1999 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00006 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A25OC7.003 pfrm02 PsN: H25PT1 October 25, 1999 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H10733 to at least be conscientious about HISTORY OF THE HOUSE AWARE- and make accessible an oral history of the American-made goods. NESS AND PRESERVATION ACT House of Representatives, as told by its What this bill says is this: ‘‘Look, if Members and former Members, compiled and Mr. THOMAS. Mr. Speaker, I move to updated (on a voluntary or contract basis) by you are buying a refrigerator in Chi- suspend the rules and pass the bill cago, you can call that 1–800 hot line the United States Association of Former (2303) to direct the Librarian of Con- Members of Congress or other private organi- and say, what refrigerators, if any, are gress to prepare the history of the zation. In carrying out this section, the Li- still made in the United States of House of Representatives, and for other brarian of Congress may enlist the voluntary America.’’ And then they would give purposes, as amended. aid or assistance of such organization, or that inquiring consumer a list. And The Clerk read as follows: may contract with it for such services as maybe when they go out to buy, they may be necessary. H.R. 2303 would say to the retailer, ‘‘Do you have (b) DEFINITION OF ORAL HISTORY.—In this one of these refrigerators on sale? We Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- section, the term ‘‘oral history’’ means a resentatives of the United States of America in story or history consisting of personal recol- would like to price them. We would Congress assembled, lection as recorded by any one or more of the like to look at their quality in com- SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. following means: parison to the foreign-made product.’’ This Act may be cited as the ‘‘History of (1) Interviews. It is not a sophisticated program, for the House Awareness and Preservation Act’’. (2) Transcripts. sure. It is not paid for by the tax- SEC. 2. WRITTEN HISTORY OF THE HOUSE OF (3) Audio recordings. payers. It is paid for by the companies, REPRESENTATIVES. (4) Video recordings. whom I hope would be proud of still (a) IN GENERAL.—Subject to available fund- (5) Such other form or means as may be being in America and making and ing and in accordance with the requirements suitable for the recording and preservation building a product in America. I think of this Act, the Librarian of Congress shall of such information. it is a straightforward bill. prepare, print, distribute, and arrange for SEC. 4. SENSE OF THE CONGRESS. I want to thank the gentleman from the funding of, a new and complete written It is the sense of the Congress that— history of the House of Representatives, in (1) orientation programs for freshman Virginia (Mr. BLILEY). He has a tre- consultation with the Committee on House Members of the House of Representatives mendous amount of important issues Administration. In preparing this written should contain a seminar on the history of right now facing his committee, but he history, the Librarian of Congress shall con- the House of Representatives; and has always taken the time to give each sult, commission, or engage the services or (2) the Speaker of the House of Representa- and every Member an opportunity to participation of, eminent historians, Mem- tives should conduct a series of forums on appeal to that committee, and I also bers, and former Members of the House of the topic of the history of the House of Rep- thank my neighboring colleague, the Representatives. resentatives. gentleman from Ohio (Mr. BROWN). (b) GUIDELINES.—In carrying out sub- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- Mr. Speaker, I would appreciate the section (a), the Librarian of Congress shall ant to the rule, the gentleman from support, overwhelming support, on this take into account the following: (1) The history should be an illustrated, California (Mr. THOMAS) and the gen- bill. narrative history of the House of Represent- tleman from Maryland (Mr. HOYER) Mr. SHAYS. Mr. Speaker, I rise in strong atives, organized chronologically. each will control 20 minutes. support of H.R. 754, the Made in America In- (2) The history’s intended audience is the The Chair recognizes the gentleman formation Act, Introduced by Representative general reader, as well as Members of Con- from California (Mr. THOMAS). TRAFICANT of Ohio. gress and their staffs. Mr. THOMAS. Mr. Speaker, I yield This important piece of legislation estab- (3) The history should include a discussion myself such time as I may consume. lishes a toll-free hotline consumers can call to of the First and Second Continental Con- Mr. Speaker, this measure would re- determine if a product is ``Made in America.'' gresses and the Constitutional Convention, quire that there be created a history of The self-financed hotline established by especially with regard to their roles in cre- ating the House of Representatives. the House of Representatives. The in- H.R. 754 applies to those products with a sale (c) PRINTING.— tent is to create a popular illustrated price of over $250, and the bill imposes a fine (1) IN GENERAL.—The Librarian of Congress and chronologically ordered volume of up to $7,500 on any manufacturer who shall arrange for the printing of the history. that covers the entire history of the falsely registers a product as ``Made in Amer- (2) PRINTING ARRANGEMENTS.—The printing House of Representatives. Notwith- ica.'' may be performed— standing the fact that the House has a The Made in America Act has passed the (A) by the Public Printer pursuant to the House historian, this particular history House the last three Congresses, and enjoys provisions of chapter 5 of title 44, United is required in the bill to be prepared strong bipartisan support. States Code; (B) under a cooperative arrangement with no appropriated funds. Many Americans want to ``Buy America,'' Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of and we have an obligation to provide con- among the Librarian of Congress, a private funding source obtained pursuant to sub- my time. sumers with the information they need to section (e), and a publisher in the private Mr. HOYER. Mr. Speaker, I yield my- make informed choices about how to spend sector; or self such time as I may consume, and I their money. (C) under subparagraphs (A) and (B). thank the chairman for his comments Mr. Speaker, this is a win-win proposition, (3) INTERNET DISSEMINATION.—Any arrange- and his leadership on this issue. and I strongly urge my colleagues on both ment under paragraph (2) shall include terms Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to rise in sides of the aisle to support passage of the for dissemination of the history over the Internet via facilities maintained by the support of this important legislation, Made in America Information Act. sponsored by my good friend and our Mr. BROWN of Ohio. Mr. Speaker, I United States Government. colleague, the gentleman from Con- have no further requests for time, and (4) MEMBER COPIES.—To the extent that the necticut (Mr. LARSON). This legislation I yield back the balance of my time. history is printed by the Public Printer, cop- Mr. BLILEY. Mr. Speaker, I have no ies of the history provided to the Congress has 311 cosponsors, including the under subsection (d) shall be charged to the Speaker and the minority leader. I un- further requests for time, and I yield Government Printing Office’s congressional back the balance of my time. derstand that a few more have been allotment for printing and binding. added even this day. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The (d) DISTRIBUTION.—The Librarian of Con- question is on the motion offered by gress shall make the history available for H.R. 2303 is an extraordinarily timely the gentleman from Virginia (Mr. BLI- sale to the public, and shall make available, initiative, given the massive institu- LEY) that the House suspend the rules free of charge, 5 copies to each Member of tional changes which have affected the and pass the bill, H.R. 754, as amended. the House of Representatives and 250 copies House over the last few years, and as The question was taken. to the Senate. we move into the 21st century. Mr. TRAFICANT. Mr. Speaker, on (e) PRIVATE FUNDING.—The Librarian of Earlier this year, the House recodi- that I demand the yeas and nays. Congress shall solicit and accept funding for fied its rules for the first time since the preparation, publication, marketing, and 1880, another recent useful effort to re- The yeas and nays were ordered. public distribution of the history from pri- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- vate individuals, organizations, or entities. examine and hopefully to improve ant to clause 8 of rule XX and the things which we tend to take for grant- SEC. 3. ORAL HISTORY OF THE HOUSE OF REP- Chair’s prior announcement, further RESENTATIVES. ed. We benefit as Members of the proceedings on this motion will be (a) IN GENERAL.—The Librarian of Congress House, and the American people ben- postponed. shall accept for deposit, preserve, maintain, efit, when Members can take some

VerDate 12-OCT-99 01:24 Oct 26, 1999 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00007 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K25OC7.014 pfrm02 PsN: H25PT1 H10734 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE October 25, 1999 time away from the constant pressures arly advisory board to engage an emi- souri (Mr. GEPHARDT) personify all the of legislating, meeting our constitu- nent historian or historians who would Members who care deeply about this ents, traveling back and forth from our conduct the principal work of writing Chamber and its history. districts and keeping hectic schedules, the book. A special thanks must go, as well, to to think about the environment in The Librarian will also consult with the staff of the Speaker and Ted which we work and the legacy of all the House Administration Committee VanDerMead as well in our leader’s of- those who came before us. And we have led by the gentleman from California fice, DAN BURTON for the tireless work so little time even to do that. (Mr. THOMAS). The bill would also au- they performed, as well. In my earlier career, I was president thorize the Librarian to accept mate- I would be remiss if I did not mention of the State Senate in Maryland, and rials relating to an oral history of the George Shevlin and my entire staff who the gentleman from Connecticut (Mr. House as told by its Members and have shepherded this bill to this point. LARSON) was president pro tempore of former Members. How fitting, Mr. Speaker, that as it the Senate in Connecticut, roughly The bill states the sense of the House approaches its 200th year that the Li- equivalent positions in two parliamen- that orientation programs for freshmen brary of Congress will undertake this tary bodies which are older than this Members of the House should include a important local legacies project as it House of Representatives. As such, we seminar on the history of the House reaches out and asks every congres- had some responsibility for managing and that the Speaker should conduct sional district in return to report back the work of our legislative institutions forums on the history of the House. to it the legacies of the 435-Member and the environment in which State As ranking member of the Com- body here. Senators worked, environments rich in mittee on House Administration, I par- I wanted to thank the Members, espe- history. ticipate in orientation sessions on cially the gentlewoman from Missouri Here in Washington it takes real many occasions; and I believe that (Mrs. EMERSON), who, on a trip to Her- work and effort for Members to learn they would be benefited greatly from shey, talked to me about how impor- about the history of the House, how- the inclusion of a big picture view of tant the history of this institution is ever. We rarely think of the historic the House, the Members’ place in it, and reflecting on her husband Bill; and figures who populate artwork through- and its historical role. to the gentleman from Illinois (Mr. out the Capitol as having been persons I am pleased to be a cosponsor of this LAHOOD), who, also during that so- of great accomplishment in legislation, legislation and that it has received the journ, talked about its importance, oratory, and the philosophy of democ- strong bipartisan and leadership sup- talked about his service with Bob racy, rather than figures we may no- port needed to give the history of the Michel. They were enormously helpful. tice momentarily as we dart through House project momentum to get it un- Also, I want to thank for her con- the corridors from meeting to meeting. derway quickly and do it thoroughly. stant encouragement the gentlewoman Mr. HOYER. Mr. Speaker, I am from California (Ms. ESHOO). b 1430 pleased to yield such time as he may This bill had its genesis actually at Mr. Speaker, the Constitution re- consume to the gentleman from Con- the John Fitzgerald Kennedy School in quires that Congress assemble to do its necticut (Mr. LARSON), the former Harvard in meetings with Alan Simp- work and that we can exercise our pri- President pro tempore of the Con- son and David Broder, when they chal- orities only by working collectively. necticut Senate, now a very, very ac- lenged the freshmen class of the 106th Too often Members can feel isolated tive and effective leader in the House Congress to return to a time of civility. managing their individual offices tend- of Representatives, the sponsor of this This charge was further echoed when ing to constituent problems in their legislation. we went on to Williamsburg by Cokie district and come to the floor only for (Mr. LARSON asked and was given Roberts, talking about her dad, Hale a few minutes to vote. But it was not permission to revise and extend his re- Boggs and, of course, the beloved Lindy always like that in this chamber, and marks.) Boggs and the feeling that they had for we do well to remember that. Mr. LARSON. Mr. Speaker, I rise in this great institution. And at a dinner It would benefit this House if the support of H.R. 2303, an act concerning in Virginia with the dean of the House, public had a better understanding of the history of the House Awareness and to be able to hear the gentleman from not only what we do on a daily basis, Preservation Act. Michigan (Mr. DINGELL), who has been but what our predecessors did and how At the outset, Mr. Speaker, let me here since 1954, talk about the Presi- we stand up compared to them. Cer- profoundly and deeply thank the gen- dents and the speakers that he has tainly, the public has more than tleman from California (Chairman served with was incredible. enough exposure to the politics of the THOMAS) and his staff for taking a good All of that led me to believe that we House. concept and making it into a much bet- deserved a history of our own here. I The bill offered by the gentleman ter bill. had observed, having traveled over to from Connecticut (Mr. LARSON) would I would also like to thank my good the other body to listen to debate, that offer interested citizens a chance to ap- friend and colleague, the gentleman there appeared a four-volume history preciate, in addition to the politics of from Maryland (Mr. HOYER), for his of that body written by Senator BYRD. the House today, the historic role of constant advice and mentoring. As a And to my chagrin, I learned that we the House as the representatives of the former Senate president, as well, he had no such works for the People’s popular will. understands how important it is, espe- Chamber. Mr. Speaker, the bill would direct the cially amongst freshmen Members, to Just a walk through Statuary Hall Librarian of Congress, at no cost to the make sure that we receive the appro- will indicate to anyone the magnitude Government, I might add, and with the priate kind of guidance at all times. So of the history of the House of Rep- ability to accept private funds, to pre- I want to thank the staffs, as well, who resentatives. In the very short time pare an illustrated narrative history of have labored on this bill. that I have been here, the number of the House of Representatives. The bill has over 300 sponsors, Mr. important speeches that have taken The Librarian could use the exten- Speaker, and in large part because of place in this Chamber and the fond sive scholarly resources at his com- two prominent cosponsors on the bill, memories that were recalled of people mand and would be authorized to con- the gentleman from Illinois (Speaker like Moe Udall, of people like George sult, commission, or engage the serv- HASTERT) and the gentleman from Mis- Brown, who when I came here was the ices of eminent historians, Members, souri (Mr. GEPHARDT). So I foster no il- ranking member of the Committee on and former Members of the House to lusions that my name on the top of Science and had chaired that com- produce a book accessible to the public this bill attracted so many sponsors, mittee and, as we all know, has passed at large as well as to the House and to but would point out that at the heart on. the scholarly community. of this bill is a deep and abiding respect The richness of the political experi- The Librarian has informed us, Mr. for this chamber and its history; and ence and the governmental experience Speaker, that once the bill is enacted the gentleman from Illinois (Speaker are the people that come here and the into law he intends to appoint a schol- HASTERT) and the gentleman from Mis- people that serve, and that is why this

VerDate 12-OCT-99 02:26 Oct 26, 1999 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00008 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K25OC7.017 pfrm02 PsN: H25PT1 October 25, 1999 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H10735 history is so important. And yet this together to develop the project, identify pri- titude of information which this insti- seeks to accomplish more than just the mary source material in our collections, and tution can provide in a more organized writing of history, but the capturing of explore various options for its publication. fashion. its membership in oral history, as well. As I indicated in my comments on an earlier Like the other Members who support The gentleman from Maryland (Mr. draft of the legislation, I envisage appoint- ing a scholarly advisory board, including his- this legislation, I, too, am in awe of the HOYER) has discussed what the bill pro- torians as well as current and former Mem- institution. poses and what it actually carries out. bers of Congress, to assist in the selection of b 1445 First is to have the Librarian of Con- one or more historians to provide the text of gress summon both Members of this the book, and to continue to be involved I would like to point out, because I House, past and present, and eminent through the publication stage. The legisla- know that perhaps this debate, or this historians to decide how to go about tion provides sufficient discretion for the Li- discussion that we are having here will and write this great history of this in- brary to work out the details of funding, be part of the legacy for this legisla- stitution, not only including this Con- publication, marketing and distribution in a tion which hopefully will get the his- gress but the Continental Congress, as manner consistent with the best interests of tory of the House awareness and pres- the House of Representatives. well. It also calls on the Library of The legislation also reflects the appro- ervation projects under way, that I am Congress to become a repository for priate roles of the Library of Congress and not one of those 435 Members alluded oral history. the U.S. Association of Former Members of to. The official title of the office I hold The Former Members of Congress Or- Congress in the collection and preservation is Nonvoting Delegate. Sometimes it ganization, for example, has already of oral histories of the Congress. These will gets a little bit cumbersome and awk- set out on this task. But, in talking to undoubtedly prove invaluable to some future ward when people come to the floor and many of them, it has been piecemeal historian in continuing the narrative begun talk about the 435 Members of the and catch as catch can. And to come by your legislation. I would like to extend again my offer to House, and you are one of five people under the vast umbrella of the Library who regularly come here and try to do of Congress will aid it immensely be- hold a lecture series on the history of the House of Representatives in the Members’ business and represent your constitu- cause there are unique stories to be Room, as a way of both stimulating interest ents and you are not one of those 435 told by all the Members of this body. It in the published history and drawing to- alluded to. truly is what makes this a representa- gether Members, former Members, historians So I would certainly hope that in the tive institution. and the Library’s incomparable collections course of conducting this project and And the last, of course, is to provide for the enjoyment and enlightenment of all. in the course of writing this history, Sincerely, a sense of the Congress, a sense of the that certainly those people who were Congress in terms of instructing in- JAMES H. BILLINGTON, The Librarian of Congress. Delegates, and the first Delegate, I be- coming freshmen about the rich his- lieve, was William Henry Harrison, so tory of the House of Representatives Mr. HOYER. Mr. Speaker, how much there is hope for Delegates. They could and having our more learned Members time do I have remaining? become President, although they would and providing them with the oppor- The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. die 1 month in office. But certainly he tunity to meet and discuss the great GOODLATTE). The gentleman from was the very first Delegate elected to history of the House of Representa- Maryland (Mr. HOYER) has 6 minutes this office. Since that time there have tives. remaining. It also provides for the Speaker, as Mr. HOYER. Mr. Speaker, I yield 3 been a couple of models on how to rep- he may choose, to conduct forums and minutes to the distinguished gen- resent people, in a slightly imperfect to provide the same kind of meetings tleman from Guam (Mr. UNDERWOOD). way, for those people who are not rep- where dialogue can take place. In dis- Mr. UNDERWOOD. Mr. Speaker, I ap- resentatives of various States ranging cussing this with the gentleman from preciate the time that has been yielded from the Resident Commissioner model Illinois (Speaker HASTERT), he was re- to me, and I rise in strong support of which is used currently for Puerto Rico flecting, as we are both former school H.R. 2303. I would like to give a couple and previously for the Philippines. teachers, how interesting it would be of observations, primarily as a history In light of that, I want to take the to have Bob Michel and Dan Rosten- teacher I think. time to point out that in support of kowski discussing the Congress in For most of my career before coming this legislation, we should make every Statuary Hall and its importance and to Congress, I taught history both at effort to include all of the people who significance. the university level and at the high have served here. Mr. Speaker, I am very proud to school level. Sometimes historians Mr. HOYER. Mr. Speaker, I yield my- stand here today as a sponsor of this make the wry observation that histo- self such time as I may consume. bill and continue to be humbled every rians are people who, those who cannot I want to thank the gentleman from time I walk into this Chamber. I be- make history, are condemned to teach Guam for his contribution. I might lieve that history is important. I be- it. want to say, as well, that I had the op- lieve this bill is important, not so As a consequence, I think, in trying portunity of being on the West Coast much because it is a bill that I have in- to meld these two experiences to- just a few days ago and there was a troduced and care deeply about, but be- gether, those of us who have a unique former broadcaster on Guam, a jour- cause what it means to this grand in- appreciation of history and also have a nalist with whom I talked, and she said stitution. unique appreciation and understanding whenever there was a problem from an Mr. Speaker, I submit for the RECORD of this institution, I think this kind of historical or political perspective that a letter of support from James H. legislation is very critical and much the media had in Guam and wanted Billington, the Librarian of Congress. needed. I certainly congratulate all the some expert information, they would THE LIBRARIAN OF CONGRESS, cosponsors and in particular applaud call Dr. Underwood who was a distin- Washington, DC, June 22, 1999. the efforts of our colleague the gen- guished historian and teacher and get Hon. JOHN B. LARSON, tleman from Connecticut (Mr. LARSON) advice and counsel and he always knew U.S. House of Representatives, to educate, inform, and ultimately pre- the answers. He makes an appropriate Washington, DC. serve the legacy of this body for future point, the 440 Members indeed that DEAR MR. LARSON: I very much appreciate the opportunity to review the final version generations. make an impact on this body. of your draft bill authorizing the Library of What we are seeking to preserve here Mr. Speaker, I again want to con- Congress to oversee the preparation of a is not so much history but the raw ma- gratulate the gentleman from Con- written history of the House of Representa- terial of history. And there is a little necticut for his leadership. tives. I believe the legislation you have de- bit of a distinction in the profession of Mr. Speaker, I yield back the balance veloped allows the Library to bring together history in understanding that history of my time. a number of necessary elements to produce is really what historians write. It is Mr. THOMAS. Mr. Speaker, I yield an authoritative publication that will fill a not the raw data; it is not the raw ma- myself such time as I may consume. void in the annals of the Congress, and I sup- port both the bill’s goal and substance. terial, but what we are seeking to do As I indicated, I moved to suspend Your legislation will allow the Library’s here is provide the historian with an the rules on H.R. 2303 with an amend- publishing office and curatorial staff to work opportunity to sift through the mul- ment, and there was no discussion of

VerDate 12-OCT-99 01:20 Oct 26, 1999 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00009 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K25OC7.020 pfrm02 PsN: H25PT1 H10736 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE October 25, 1999 the amendment, so I will briefly for the 600,000 Americans in their national legisla- SECTION 1. ENROLLMENT OF CHILDREN OF Members review the amendments. OTHER FEDERAL EMPLOYEES IN ture. As I walk in Statuary Hall, I am still halt- HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES There were three. ed by the serene statue of Wisconsin's Fight- CHILD CARE CENTER. One, based upon the number of co- ing Bob LaFollette, a progressive champion (a) IN GENERAL.—Section 312(a)(1) of the sponsors and an indication that we who represented my district nearly a hundred Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 1992 want to extend it to every person who years ago. What I think is great about this in- (40 U.S.C. 184g(a)) is amended— has had an affiliation with the House, stitution, and why it is valuable to record its (1) by striking ‘‘and’’ at the end of subpara- whether they be Member or Delegate, graph (A); history, is that members who have been here (2) by striking the period at the end of sub- that the oral history portion may in for decades still get those feelings too. paragraph (B) and inserting ‘‘; and’’; and fact be of a considerable length, and so This legislation will help us all take a mo- (3) by adding at the end the following new in the amendment, one of the items is ment to reflect on the importance of what has subparagraph: that ‘‘in consultation with the Com- been decided here and its context in history. ‘‘(C) if places are available after admission mittee on House Administration’’ was By having the Library of Congress create the of all children who are eligible under sub- added so that there could be some first history of the House of Representatives, paragraphs (A) or (B), for children of employ- minimal institutional control over the the Nation will have a resource to remind us ees of other offices, departments, and agen- history in terms of its overall purport cies of the Federal government.’’. of the how and why the 13 colonies came to- (b) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The amendment and direction. gether in something called a Congress. made by subsection (a) shall apply with re- Secondly, there was a provision of Mr. Speaker, I know it is not fashionable to spect to children admitted to the House of changing ‘‘may’’ to ‘‘shall.’’ The lan- praise this body. I know that pundits and crit- Representatives Child Care Center on or guage was that ‘‘the librarian may use ics make healthy livings denigrating Congress after the date of the enactment of this Act. private funds’’ and it was changed to and the work we do here. This legislation, this The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- ‘‘the librarian shall use private funds.’’ history, may give them pause to consider the ant to the rule, the gentleman from One only need pick up current news- underpinnings of this institution, and realize California (Mr. THOMAS) and the gen- papers and examine the way in which that the nobler calling of the Founding Fathers tleman from Maryland (Mr. HOYER) ‘‘may’’ and ‘‘shall’’ will be of signifi- are still with us, and that all of usÐRepublican each will control 20 minutes. cance. and DemocratÐare still trying to do our best The Chair recognizes the gentleman There was to be an event in Lisbon, to live up to those high standards established from California (Mr. THOMAS). Portugal which was to be funded by more than two centuries ago. Mr. THOMAS. Mr. Speaker, I yield private dollars. It turns out that they Mr. THOMAS. Mr. Speaker, I have no myself such time as I may consume. became public dollars, including an further requests for time, and I yield Mr. Speaker, I have been a supporter $18,000 a month apartment for former back the balance of my time. of the House Child Care Center since Member Tony Coelho who headed that The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. its initiation. Actually the wife of one operation, and that was one of the rea- GOODLATTE). The question is on the of our former colleagues, Al Swift, Mrs. sons we stressed ‘‘shall’’ instead of motion offered by the gentleman from Swift, was instrumental along with ‘‘may.’’ California (Mr. THOMAS) that the House others, both staff and Members and And then finally, based upon the de- suspend the rules and pass the bill, spouses, in initiating the House Child scription about what folks thought was H.R. 2303, as amended. Care Center. However, today, eligi- important in presenting this legisla- The question was taken. bility for that center is restricted, first tion to the Members, the third amend- Mr. THOMAS. Mr. Speaker, on that I to the children of House employees, ment, and probably ultimately the demand the yeas and nays. then to the children of employees of most important amendment, required The yeas and nays were ordered. the Senate, and other legislative that on the Internet, not, as the bill The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- branch agencies. While clearly the sup- originally stated, excerpts of the his- ant to clause 8 of rule XX and the portive costs were initiated by the tory would be presented but, in fact, Chair’s prior announcement, further House, this has become a self-funding the entire history. proceedings on this motion will be structure. One of the concerns that we It seems as though as time goes on, postponed. have is that this not be in direct com- people tend to have their own par- f petition with the private sector but ticular view of what was important and that it be able to have a broad enough what was not, of who was important GENERAL LEAVE scope to sustain itself. and who was not. And to ensure that no Mr. THOMAS. Mr. Speaker, I ask And so this measure provides for the future majority is able to distort the unanimous consent that all Members extension of the House Child Care Cen- full history of the House of Representa- may have 5 legislative days in which to ter to a third category, which would tives, the third item was added, and I revise and extend their remarks and in- assume its position below the others in think all Americans will be supportive clude extraneous material on the sub- terms of a prioritization of admittance of the fact that the entire history is ject of H.R. 2303, the legislation just of students, and that would be children made available, not someone’s version considered. of other employees of the Federal Gov- of what the history of the House of The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there ernment, i.e., the executive branch. Representatives ought to be. objection to the request of the gen- This expansion of eligibility was re- And so with those amendments, I am tleman from California? quested by the board of directors, sup- pleased to support the measure. There was no objection. ported by the chief administrative offi- Ms. BALDWIN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in f cer and as evidence of our general sup- support of H.R. 2303ÐThe History Of The port here on the floor of the House House Awareness And Preservation Act. I PERMITTING NON-CONGRESSIONAL today. wish to commend my colleague from Con- FEDERAL EMPLOYEES TO EN- As I said, there is no direct subsidy necticut for introducing this bipartisan legisla- ROLL THEIR CHILDREN IN THE from the House of Representatives tion. HOUSE CHILD CARE CENTER today, and, frankly, the budget for the Mr. Speaker, we all know how easy it is to Mr. THOMAS. Mr. Speaker, I move to House Child Care Center is one that is forget our history. In the hectic days and suspend the rules and pass the bill very tight. It performs a needed and weeks that make up our lives on Capitol Hill, (H.R. 3122) to permit the enrollment in very useful service to the legislative many of us rush from meeting to meeting the House of Representatives Child branch, and we would not just want through this magnificent building, often not Care Center of children of Federal em- this useful and needed service to fail even glancing at the beautiful artwork that ployees who are not employees of the because of our failure to extend it to adorns its walls, or to consider the awesome legislative branch. other areas of the Federal Government. achievements of the men and women who The Clerk read as follows: When a request for this change was preceded us. H.R. 3122 made, the board of directors wrote this: As a freshman legislator, I am still struck Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- ‘‘If we are allowed to fill vacancies with a sense of awe when I walk in this cham- resentatives of the United States of America in with children of other Federal agen- ber to cast a vote, representing more than Congress assembled, cies, our budget will be augmented,

VerDate 12-OCT-99 01:20 Oct 26, 1999 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00010 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K25OC7.041 pfrm02 PsN: H25PT1 October 25, 1999 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H10737 more children and families will get priority to children of the House, then life for a healthy start this bill will make these high quality services, and no House to other legislative branch children. If services available for more working families. family will be worse off. This new pol- places remain, however, available Mr. HOYER. Mr. Speaker, I yield icy, then, will produce lots of winners thereafter, it will then be offered to back the balance of my time. and no losers.’’ children of other Federal employees. Mr. THOMAS. Mr. Speaker, I yield It seems to me that a Child Care Cen- This is a sensible move that will make back the balance of my time. ter closely associated with the place of the House center more efficient. It will The SPEAKER pro tempore. The work is a winner to begin with, but it ease the upward pressure on the cen- question is on the motion offered by also must be financially viable. The ter’s tuition rates which are already the gentleman from California (Mr. step that we take with this bill today frankly beyond the reach of many THOMAS) that the House suspend the ensures indeed that we will continue to House employees. Equally important, rules and pass the bill, H.R. 3122. be winners. it will make the benefits of the House The question was taken; and (two- Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of Child Care Center available to Federal thirds having voted in favor thereof) my time. employees throughout the Washington the rules were suspended and the bill Mr. HOYER. Mr. Speaker, I yield my- region. There are undoubtedly numer- was passed. self 5 minutes. ous Federal workers across this area A motion to reconsider was laid on (Mr. HOYER asked and was given who would appreciate the chance to en- the table. permission to revise and extend his re- roll their children in the House Child f marks.) Care Center. We should certainly offer b 1500 Mr. HOYER. Mr. Speaker, this is a them placements in our center that good bill, a timely bill, and hopefully would otherwise go unfilled, and that is GENERAL LEAVE every Member will support it. The the key. We are simply providing for Mr. THOMAS. Mr. Speaker, I ask House is indeed fortunate to have such vacant spaces being available. We will unanimous consent that all Members an excellent Child Care Center. At not in any way compete with the House may have 5 legislative days within present, Mr. Speaker, the center is employees. which to revise and extend their re- open only to children of employees of Mr. Speaker, by strengthening the marks and include extraneous material the legislative branch, with Members House Child Care Center, this bill is on the subject of H.R. 3122, the bill just and employees of the House having pri- good for the House and other legisla- passed. ority. Numerous Members and staff tive branch employees who need child The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. have entrusted their children to the care. By expanding the eligible popu- GOODLATTE). Is there objection to the center over the years. My own grand- lation to include all Federal employ- request of the gentleman from Cali- daughter Judy, as a matter of fact, ees, it is good for Federal workers in fornia? when my daughter was working here this area and the government gen- There was no objection. was at the Child Care Center and she erally. I certainly rise in strong sup- f port of this legislation and ask for an was enriched immeasurably by that ex- RECOGNIZING THE affirmative vote. perience. The House Child Care Center CONTRIBUTIONS OF 4–H CLUBS is a wonderful place, and I wish there Ms. JACKSON-LEE of Texas. Mr. Speaker, were many more like it for parents I rise in strong support of this bill, H.R. 3122 Mr. DEAL of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, I across the country who desperately that allows federal employees who do not move to suspend the rules and agree to need safe, reliable, high quality child work for the legislative branch to enroll their the concurrent resolution (H. Con. Res. care. children in the House of Representatives Child 194) recognizing the contributions of 4– The House center, which occupies Care Center. Every parent that works for the H Clubs and their members to vol- space in the Ford House Office Build- federal government should have access to untary community service. The Clerk read as follows: ing, receives no direct appropriations. quality child care. Except for its space, utilities and bene- Child care is critical to the success of work- H. CON. RES. 194 fits for its staff who are House employ- ing families and to ensuring that every child Whereas the American people have a tradi- ees, the center must sustain itself enters school ready to learn. The need for tion of philanthropy and volunteerism; Whereas 4–H Clubs, an organization origi- through its tuitions. Like many child child care has become a necessity for many parents. nally established by the Extension Service of care centers, the House center has dif- the Department of Agriculture and land- ficulty filling all its places for 3- and 4- It is estimated that 65 percent of women with children younger than six, and 78 percent grant colleges, provide young people in the year-olds. There is a long waiting list, United States with the opportunity to ac- Mr. Speaker, for infants and strong de- of women with children between the ages of tively participate in volunteer services in six and 17 are in the work force. Almost 60 mand for places for 1- and 2-year-olds. their communities that can bridge the dif- percent of the women with infants are also in This is because new working parents ferences that separate people and help solve the work force. The majority of working without family-based child care alter- social problems; women provide half or more of their family's Whereas there are more than 6,500,000 natives often find few options for child income. youth members of 4–H Clubs in the United care outside the home. However, as Every day, 13 million preschoolers, including States; children approach the school age, other six million babies and toddlers are in child Whereas 4–H members touch and enhance options become available to many par- care. Children enter child care programs as the lives of others during the annual Na- tional 4–H Week and throughout the year by ents. These options may include free or early as six weeks of age. low cost public preschool programs. doing good, by giving where there is a need, Quality child care has a lasting impact on by rebuilding what has been torn down, by Parents may enroll in prekindergarten children's well-being and ability to learn. Poor programs that virtually assure later teaching where there is a desire to learn, and quality child care can result in delayed lan- by inspiring those who have lost hope; acceptance in a particular school. The guage and reading skills. Whereas 4–H Clubs and their members, as arrival of younger siblings may render Many parents struggle to find affordable, well as other volunteers and Cooperative Ex- it more economical for one parent to quality child care because of the high costs. tension staff, have joined to promote the stay home or to hire a nanny to care Full day care costs as much as $4000 to week of October 3 through 9, 1999, as a oppor- for children in the home, if that is fi- $10,000 per yearÐclose to the cost of one tunity for national, collaborated voluntary nancially possible. For child care cen- year of public college tuition. community service; and ters, the loss of 3- and 4-year-olds, who The Child Care Center that serves the Whereas voluntary community service is are the most profitable since child-to- an investment in the future all Americans House of Representatives is a high quality must share: Now, therefore, be it adult ratios can be higher, has a great center that currently benefits the children of Resolved by the House of Representatives (the effect on the bottom line. employees of the House. This center offers Senate concurring), That the Congress com- This legislation will ease this prob- the quality services that parents need, and this mends and recognizes 4–H Clubs and their lem for the House center by expanding center should be made available for other em- members in the United States for their con- the population it can serve to include ployees of the Federal government. tributions to voluntary community service. employees of other Federal agencies. I urge my Colleagues to support this meas- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- The center will continue to give first ure. All children deserve quality care early in ant to the rule, the gentleman from

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Georgia (Mr. DEAL) and the gentleman America as they approach 100 years of sciously or unconsciously, to the val- from Wisconsin (Mr. KIND) each will service to communities and neighbor- ues and ideals fostered by the 4–H. control 20 minutes. hoods from coast to coast. ‘‘Are they Andy Slind of Boyceville, Wisconsin, The Chair recognizes the gentleman into it’’ is the call that over 6 million told me he plans to continue working from Georgia (Mr. DEAL). young people answered last year in 4–H in his community during the last 2 Mr. DEAL of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, I clubs and organizations across the Na- years of his high school and would yield myself such time as I may con- tion. ‘‘Are they into it’’ is the mantra work to participate in some form of sume. repeated by over a half a million volun- public service after college. Mr. Speaker, every day we hear more teers who donate an average of $200 per Mr. Speaker, our young people know about the challenges currently facing year to keep the 4–H clubs strong and they have a stake in their communities our young people in society. However, vital in their communities. ‘‘Are they and want to help shape their futures. 4– today I am proud to bring good news into it’’ is the question answered by H provides opportunities for such in- about America’s youth by specifically private sector partners of 4–H, Mr. volvement, and it hones the values and recognizing the 7 million young citi- Speaker, who invest almost $100 mil- skills we all cherish as Americans. zens who are involved in 4–H programs lion into 4–H youth development pro- I am grateful for the opportunity to through this resolution. grams. commemorate the 4–H today for per- The roots of 4–H began at the turn of I am glad to say that today this body sonal reasons as well. I am a former 4– the 20th century when progressive edu- is into it, and I thank the gentleman H club member myself. When I was a boy growing up in western Wisconsin, I cators started to emphasize the need of from Georgia (Mr. DEAL) for bringing young people and to introduce nature this resolution forward today. loved and appreciated the time that I study as a basis for a better agricul- Mr. Speaker, I am very pleased and spent within my 4–H club. 4–H continues to play a central role tural education. The 4–H program was proud to be on the floor supporting this in communities like mine. In fact, just founded sometime between 1900 and important measure introduced by the on Saturday my local paper carried an 1910 to provide local educational clubs gentleman from Georgia (Mr. DEAL). article describing a man who was being for rural youth from ages 9 through 19 Many people believe we live in an era honored for his dedication to 4–H. Bob years. The program was designed to of unprecedented cynicism and skep- Fredrick of Viroqua, Wisconsin, has teach better home economics and agri- ticism. That is why it is important for been a 4–H youth development agent cultural techniques and to foster char- this Congress to take a little time to for 40 years. He started in 1957 at the acter development and good citizen- recognize the outstanding organization age of 25 and decided to make the ship. Boys and girls clubs and leagues like 4–H which brings young people to- youth program his sole career. In were established in schools and church- gether to do good for their commu- honor of Bob’s lifelong dedication to es to meet these needs. Farmers saw nities and to grow as principled indi- Vernon County youth, the community the practical benefits, and public sup- viduals. is establishing a special fund for youth port and enthusiasm for 4–H, therefore, In fact, research indicates that vol- programs in his name. grew throughout the Nation. unteerism among young Americans has Mr. Speaker, as I mentioned earlier, The program is administered by the actually been on the increase. Amer- over 6 million young people were in- Cooperative Extension Service of the ica’s youth want to participate in the volved in 4–H programs last year. In United States Department of Agri- betterment of their communities and fact, nationwide 1 in 7 Americans have culture, state land grant universities, their country. The 4–H is uniquely es- been involved in 4–H at some point dur- and county governments. For nearly a tablished to provide opportunity to ing their lives. In fact, in addition to hundred years over 45 million Ameri- young people nationwide to learn valu- myself, three of my staffers here in cans, myself and many other Members able life skills, work with others to- Washington were 4–H members in their of this body included, in some 3,150 ward common goals, and developing youth; and I would venture to guess counties have subscribed to the 4–H into community leaders. that many others around Capitol Hill philosophy of learning by doing. In all The 4–H is a dynamic organization have experience with a 4–H club. projects, 4–H members strive to develop whose mission is to foster innovation 4–H was founded in 1902 and estab- and improve the four H’s: head, heart, and shared learning for America’s lished in my home State of Wisconsin hands, and health that not only make youth, ages 6 to 19. Its vision is to draw in 1914. There are currently over 2,000 themselves better citizens but, through upon combined power of youth and 4–H clubs in my State alone and almost volunteer service, 4–H members make adults so that we can learn together in 190,000 young people from Wisconsin America’s cities, towns, and farms bet- order to address the challenges and op- that belong to 4–H clubs. Wisconsin ter places to live. portunities critical to youth in our was proud to host the National 4–H To keep up with the wide range of in- communities. Dairy Conference this last September, terests of today’s young people, the 4– 4–H stresses three fundamental val- which drew over 250 young people from H program has diversified tremen- ues: first, Mr. Speaker, we must treat around the United States and Canada dously. Its agricultural heritage is still others with mutual trust and respect to learn about new technologies and alive and well, but today’s 4–H mem- and open and honest communication; techniques in dairy farming. While bers also design Web pages, participate second, we must assume personal lead- many people associate 4–H with rural in mock legislatures, organize commu- ership and responsibility for our ac- communities and agricultural issues, nity clean-ups, and deliver speeches. tions; and third, we must celebrate our kids from cities and suburbs from all The 4–H Youth Development Program differences as well as our similarities backgrounds belong to 4–H clubs. continues to make great contributions and always realize that working with Through 4–H they study citizenship and toward the development of well-round- youth as partners is the key to our suc- civics, communications and arts, con- ed youth. By this resolution we con- cess. sumer and family issues, Earth and en- gratulate them and recognize this on- Mr. Speaker, last week I met with vironmental science, technology and going contribution. several young people from my district, personal leadership. Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of from western Wisconsin, who are in In closing, Mr. Speaker, I am very my time. Washington on different trips, two of happy to be here today to commemo- Mr. KIND. Mr. Speaker, I yield my- whom were here for the conference rate 4–H and its contributions to Amer- self such time as I may consume. Voices Against Violence, and one was ican communities for the past 98 years. Mr. Speaker, I have just one question here with the National Young Leader- By pledging their heads to clearer for you and the gentleman from Geor- ship Conference which uses the 4–H fa- thinking, their hearts to greater loy- gia and all of my colleagues here this cilities here in Washington for mock alty, their hands to larger service, and afternoon, and that question is: Are government sessions throughout the their health to better living, our young they into it? year. people, along with the adult volunteers ‘‘Are they into it’’ is the current slo- What I found striking about these who teach and help them, do work to gan for the 4–H; ‘‘Are they into it’’ is young people is their commitment to strengthen their clubs, their commu- the rallying cry for the 4–H clubs of their communities and, whether con- nities, their countries and their world.

VerDate 12-OCT-99 01:20 Oct 26, 1999 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00012 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K25OC7.027 pfrm02 PsN: H25PT1 October 25, 1999 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H10739 Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of with us today; Mrs. Olsen and Mrs. very important and vital role in our so- my time. Severson who took over the program to ciety as we try to raise our kids in this Mr. DEAL of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, I keep it going when the Rochesters Nation with the best opportunities pos- yield such time as he may consume to could no longer do so; and the count- sible. the gentleman from Nebraska (Mr. less number of friends, lifelong friends, Mr. Speaker, I yield back the balance BARRETT). that I have today because of an organi- of my time. Mr. BARRETT of Nebraska. Mr. zation like 4–H. Mr. DEAL of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, I Speaker, I thank the gentleman from Now for those who are familiar with yield such time as she may consume to Georgia for yielding this time to me. western Wisconsin and La Crosse would the gentlewoman from Maryland (Mrs. Mr. Speaker, I rise also in strong sup- know that growing up on the north side MORELLA). port of the resolution being offered of La Crosse was considered growing up Mrs. MORELLA. Mr. Speaker, I today in honor of the millions of young on the other side of the railroad tracks. thank the gentleman for yielding me people who participate in the 4–H pro- We had some pretty tough neighbor- time. gram. As my colleagues know, at a hoods back then, and like many youth Mr. Speaker, I rise in support of H. time when we are so concerned about do today, we were confronted with a lot Con. Res. 194, which deals with the 4–H youth who act in negative ways, I of choices and a lot of options, some Clubs and their service to the commu- think it is fitting that we take a mo- good, some not so good. nity. I happen to have the honor of rep- ment to honor young people who work At that time in my life I was just resenting the National Headquarters of to give back to their communities in starting to get involved in another the 4–H Clubs, and I have seen the kind positive ways through service, edu- group called the Kane Street Killers, of work that they have done. cation, and leadership. Four-H is a and we were arch rivals with the North We all know the roots of 4–H began at major program in my State, tracing its Side Jack Rabbits. I guess according to the turn of the century. Educators roots back to the 1890s. In Nebraska today’s terms they would be considered began introducing nature study as a more than 325,000 kids participate in gang or gang affiliates, and we had way of getting young people interested the 4–H programs. That is almost 40 rumbles. We would elude police officers in agriculture. The four-leaf clover percent of the young people in my with our youthful pranks and childish that we know so well, that design with State. antics. the H’s, appeared around 1908. They But 4–H is not only about kids. In Ne- But looking back now at my own stand for Head, Heart, Hands, and braska, nearly 13,000 dedicated parents childhood, I really was at the cross- Hustle: Head trained to think, plan and and group leaders take their time and roads of having to decide which way to reason; heart trained to be true, kind their energy to work with young people go, and but for an organization such as and sympathetic; hands trained to be and help kids have fun while they 4–H or the Boys and Girls Club of the useful, helpful and skillful; and the learn. With eight different curriculum greater La Crosse area, I think many of hustle to render ready service to de- areas ranging from the traditional us kids who hung out with the Kane velop health and vitality. areas such as livestock, livestock, and Street Killers could have taken decid- Today, more than 6.5 million youth food preparation to innovative projects edly different routes in our lives. It are involved in 4–H Clubs nationwide. in communications arts and environ- was because of an organization that of- Twenty-seven percent of the young mental stewardship, the 4–H program fered a structured learning environ- people involved in 4–H are from a mi- challenges kids to work together and ment like 4–H and many of the commu- nority racial or ethnic group. with adults to learn new skills and de- nity activities that we were involved These 4–H programs vary from state velop lifelong interests and contribute with, annual food drives during the to state. Some involve after-school ac- to their communities. holiday season to collect some food for tivities and tutoring in inner city pub- The 4–H program offers youth the the food shelters in the area, a commu- lic housing communities. Others in- positive experiences, support, the chal- nity garden where we would grow food volve teaching youth about the envi- lenges that they need to be successful and share with senior centers, a soft- ronment, how to develop and imple- and to develop into strong, competent, ball team that we participated in that ment a project in their community caring, and responsible citizens. I want gave a lot of us a good outlet for our that will help to solve an environ- to take this moment to especially com- pent-up energies, those positive activi- mental issue. We see many examples of mend the chapters in Nebraska and all ties in our lives kept many of us out of these projects at an annual agricul- chapters for that matter for their dedi- trouble. tural fair that we have in Montgomery cation to our communities. These County, Maryland, which is typical of b 1515 young people and their parents and what is happening all over the country sponsors deserve our thanks, and they I remember participating in the mu- under the auspices of 4–H direction. certainly deserve our applause. sical ‘‘Oklahoma’’ when I was 10 years Whether they are fighting poverty in Mr. DEAL of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, I old. For me that was probably the most the inner cities, or combating HIV reserve the balance of my time. frightening moment of my young life, epidemics, 4–H volunteers are making a Mr. KIND. Mr. Speaker, I yield my- having to stand in front of people and difference. They want to help others. self such time as I may consume. try to carry a tune. It was not a very Volunteerism is an American tradi- Mr. Speaker, I do not believe I have pretty sight, but, nevertheless, looking tion. Concern for others, working to- any more requests for time on this back on it now, it was a learning and gether to meet the social challenges of side, so let me just conclude with a growing experience for me. Because of American society, embodies the very couple of personal notes. I do want to that, I can honestly say here today best of American values. sincerely thank the gentleman from that many of us were channeled into Every American has the capacity to Georgia for giving us this opportunity more constructive, more educational- reach out to others, to enrich his or her today to honor the 4–H clubs. It brings oriented arenas, rather than pursuing community, and to make a difference. back a lot of fond memories for myself. different options on the street on the In the act of serving, these 4–H volun- I, as I indicated, participated in 4–H north side of La Crosse. teers often find that they make a dif- when I was 8, 9, and 10 years old grow- Again, let me conclude by thanking ference in their own lives. Through vol- ing up on the north side of La Crosse. the gentleman from Georgia, and also unteering, they develop their own It was not a rural area. It was an urban thanking the thousands of individuals, knowledge, skills and character, and area. We had a wonderful program, the adults, the parents and uncles and they build relationships with people though, that brings back memories of aunts, grandparents, the neighbors they might not have known otherwise. those who participated in it, not only from across the country, the volun- Again, I reiterate, I am proud of 4–H, the other kids in the neighborhoods teers, who are giving part of their busy I am proud of the 4–H headquarters in that I was a member with, but the lives to 4–H and to the kids partici- Chevy Chase, Maryland, I am proud of adults and the volunteers who partici- pating in 4–H in order to provide this the staff at the headquarters. I have pated in it, adults such as Mary Lou type of alternative option in young been very much involved with many of and John Rochester who are no longer people’s lives. I think it does perform a their activities focused on Citizenship

VerDate 12-OCT-99 01:20 Oct 26, 1999 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00013 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K25OC7.028 pfrm02 PsN: H25PT1 H10740 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE October 25, 1999 Washington and other activities where motion offered by the gentleman from may have 5 legislative days within they have brought young people in Georgia (Mr. DEAL) that the House sus- which to revise and extend their re- from all over the country. pend the rules and agree to the concur- marks on H.R. 915, as amended. There are some people I want to men- rent resolution, H. Con. Res. 194. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there tion. Trina Batte, Janet Hand, Jenna The question was taken. objection to the request of the gentle- Carter, Loretta Espey, Sylvia Gould, Mr. DEAL of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, woman from Illinois? and I could go on and on. These are but on that I demand the yeas and nays. There was no objection. a few of the names of the staff mem- The yeas and nays were ordered. Mrs. BIGGERT. Mr. Speaker, I yield bers that work at the headquarters. So The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- myself such time as I may consume. I am pleased to praise all of the won- ant to clause 8 of rule XX and the Mr. Speaker, I rise in support of H.R. derful people who work not only at the Chair’s prior announcement, further 915, sponsored by my esteemed col- headquarters in Chevy Chase, but the proceedings on this motion will be league the gentleman from Pennsyl- volunteers and those people that work postponed. vania (Mr. GEKAS). H.R. 915 is a bipar- for 4–H throughout the country. They f tisan bill to reform the process for set- do make a difference. ting the pay of the Federal Govern- Mr. DEAL of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, I GENERAL LEAVE ment’s administrative law judges, oth- yield myself such time as I may con- Mr. DEAL of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, I erwise known as ALJs. The Federal sume. Government employs over 1,400 admin- Mr. Speaker, I would first of all like ask unanimous consent that all Mem- bers may have 5 legislative days within istrative law judges. Their work is cru- to thank my staff person, Peter Dale, cial and very important to the Federal for his work in bringing this resolution which to revise and extend their re- marks on H. Con. Res 194. Government’s operations. ALJs decide to the floor. He has been involved in 4– important cases, ranging from the So- H, as has his family. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there objection to the request of the gen- cial Security complaints of senior citi- As has been reiterated by others, I zens to complex securities litigation. have been involved in 4–H. My oldest tleman from Georgia? There was no objection. In order to recruit and retain quali- daughter was a National 4–H Citizen- fied administrative law judges, steps ship Winner, and in my local commu- f must be taken to ensure their pay re- nity we have people who are volun- AUTHORIZING PAY ADJUSTMENTS mains competitive. Regrettably, cir- teering their time through an adult or- cumstances are making this difficult. ganization sponsoring scholarships FOR ADMINISTRATIVE LAW JUDGES Each grade and step of the current ALJ through the 4–H program so young peo- pay schedule is rigidly set as a fixed Mrs. BIGGERT. Mr. Speaker, I move ple can get a college education. My percentage of Level IV of the Executive State is indeed fortunate to have one of to suspend the rules and pass the bill Schedule. As a result, pay increases for the premier State 4–H educational and (H.R. 915) to authorize a cost of living ALJs have lagged behind those of their recreational facilities, known as Rock adjustment in the pay of administra- colleagues under the general schedule Eagle, in the State of Georgia. Many tive law judges, as amended. or in the Senior Executive Service. young people pass through that facility The Clerk read as follows: This situation creates a disincentive each year and are enriched by the expe- H.R. 915 for highly qualified attorneys, both in riences that they receive. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- In conclusion, Mr. Speaker, I would the Federal Government and in the pri- resentatives of the United States of America in vate sector, to compete and apply for simply urge the favorable adoption of Congress assembled, this resolution as a recognition of the these important positions. The dis- SECTION 1. PAY OF ADMINISTRATIVE LAW incentive is particularly acute for pri- outstanding contributions that the 4–H JUDGES. Clubs have made to our communities Section 5372(b) of title 5, United States Code, vate sector attorneys. While they must and to our country. I would urge favor- is amended— generally start at the bottom of the able adoption of the resolution. (1) in paragraph (1), by inserting ‘‘(A)’’ after ALJ pay scale, government attorneys Mr. SOUDER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in ‘‘(1)’’ and by striking all after the first sentence at least have the option to keep a com- support of H. Con. Res. 194. For nearly a cen- and inserting the following: parable salary when they become ‘‘(B) Within level AL–3, there shall be 6 rates tury, 4±H has been helping the children of this ALJs. of basic pay, designated as AL–3, rates A By reforming the pay-setting process, Nation ``learn by doing.'' As the largest youth through F, respectively. Level AL–2 and level organization in the United States, 4±H edu- H.R. 915 will make ALJ positions more AL–1 shall each have 1 rate of basic pay. attractive for attorneys across the cates children through practical, hands-on ‘‘(C) The rate of basic pay for AL–3, rate A, methods that emphasize life skills. It is difficult may not be less than 65 percent of the rate of board. Although the bill retains the to point to another organization that has had basic pay for level IV of the Executive Schedule, current grade and step structure for a comparable positive impact on America's and the rate of basic pay for AL–1 may not ex- ALJs, H.R. 915 provides the President youth. Since its inception in the early 1900s, ceed the rate for level IV of the Executive with more flexibility to adjust ALJ more than 45 million Americans have partici- Schedule.’’; pay. Rather than link each grade and (2) in paragraph (3)(A), by striking ‘‘upon’’ step to a specific percentage of Level pated in 4±H. In my home state alone, 4±H is each time it appears and inserting ‘‘at the be- currently helping over 252,000 young people IV of the Executive Schedule, H.R. 915 ginning of the next pay period following’’; and simply establishes minimum and max- improve their self-confidence and learn impor- (3) by adding at the end the following: tant skills such as leadership, citizenship, and ‘‘(4) Subject to paragraph (1), effective at the imum rates of pay for ALJs. These are decision-making that can be applied over a beginning of the first applicable pay period com- the same as the current minimum of 65 lifetime. Originally founded as an agricultural mencing on or after the first day of the month percent of Level IV and the current youth organization, the 4±H program is no in which an adjustment takes effect under sec- maximum of 100 percent of Level IV. longer limited to rural communities. 4±H clubs tion 5303 in the rates of basic pay under the H.R. 915 also authorizes the President are thriving in urban centers across the coun- General Schedule, each rate of basic pay for ad- to adjust ALJ pay rates below the max- ministrative law judges shall be adjusted by an try, teaching inner city kids the same values imum when employees under the gen- amount determined by the President to be ap- eral schedule receive an annual pay ad- and self confidence that have helped so many propriate.’’ rural youth. Today, kids from all walks of life justment. This mirrors the authority The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- can learn to design web pages, participate in the President now has to adjust the ant to the rule, the gentlewoman from mock legislatures, and organize community pay of the Senior Executive Service. Illinois (Mrs. BIGGERT) and the gen- clean-ups. 4±H continues to work toward the Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to have tleman from Maryland (Mr. CUMMINGS) development of youth as individuals and as re- this chance to offer H.R. 915 for consid- each will control 20 minutes. sponsible and productive citizens. I urge you eration by the House. I encourage the The Chair recognizes the gentle- to join me in supporting this resolution. support of all Members. Mr. DEAL of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, I woman from Illinois (Mrs. BIGGERT). Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of yield back the balance of my time. GENERAL LEAVE my time. The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. Mrs. BIGGERT. Mr. Speaker, I ask Mr. CUMMINGS. Mr. Speaker, I yield GOODLATTE). The question is on the unanimous consent that all Members myself such time as I may consume.

VerDate 12-OCT-99 02:50 Oct 26, 1999 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00014 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K25OC7.029 pfrm02 PsN: H25PT1 October 25, 1999 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H10741 Mr. Speaker, Federal administrative clude the administrative law judges Mr. Speaker, I would just take a mo- law judges, often referred to as the under H.R. 915, and I hope we will be ment to urge my colleagues to vote in Federal Administrative Trial Judici- able in the future to look to the Social favor of this very important legisla- ary, perform judicial functions within Security appeals judges also. tion. As the gentleman from Maryland the Executive Branch of Government. I am pleased to also support H.R. 915, (Mr. HOYER) just stated, one of the In adjudicating cases before them, ad- which I think is very important. I things we are most concerned about is ministrative law judges conduct formal thank also the gentleman from Mary- making sure that we attract the very trial-type hearings, make findings of land (Mr. CUMMINGS) and the gen- best to the administrative law judge fact and law, apply agency regulations tleman from Maryland (Mr. HOYER) for system. and issue either initial or rec- their support of it. Certainly, as much as we might not ommended decisions. Mr. CUMMINGS. Mr. Speaker, I yield want to think it, pay is very impor- There are over 1,300 ALJs assigned to 2 minutes to the distinguished gen- tant. It is something that does attract. 31 Federal agencies. The agency em- tleman from Maryland (Mr. HOYER), We want to make sure that they are ploying the largest number of ALJs, one who has been at the forefront of treated fairly. They do do an out- over 1,184, is the Social Security Ad- protecting the rights of Federal em- standing job over and over again, and ministration, which has its head- ployees and who has been a mentor to are sometimes overlooked because they quarters in my district in Baltimore. me in regard to those kind of issues are on the administrative law judge I am pleased that the gentleman and many other issues. level. The fact is, they do a very impor- from Pennsylvania (Mr. GEKAS), the Mr. HOYER. Mr. Speaker, I thank tant job. author of the legislation before us the former Speaker pro tem of the Mr. HOYER. Mr. Speaker, will the today, was able to work with the Office Maryland House for his kind words. gentleman yield? of Personnel Management to craft a Mr. Speaker, I rise today in strong Mr. CUMMINGS. I yield to the gen- support of H.R. 915, which, as has been bill that has bipartisan support. H.R. tleman from Maryland. stated, is a bill that will provide the Mr. HOYER. Mr. Speaker, I think the 915, a bill to authorize a cost of living President with the authority to pro- gentleman’s comments are very impor- adjustment in the pay of administra- vide annual cost of living adjustments tant and relevant. We need to keep fo- tive law judges, makes a needed im- to our Nation’s more than 1,300 Federal cused on that. provement in the ALJ pay system. administrative judges, the same au- Too often we tend to denigrate Fed- Under current law, both Federal thority he now has, frankly, with re- eral service at whatever level, from the judges and ALJs are paid under the Ex- spect to members of the Senior Execu- administrative law judge level to a file ecutive Schedule, as are Members of tive Service. Currently the pay and clerk. The fact of the matter is they Congress. ALJs are the only executive step levels for administrative law are very important to the fair and branch Federal employees whose pay is judges are tied to the Executive Sched- proper administration of the people’s linked to Members of Congress. From ule, so they are unable to receive an in- government. We certainly want to 1993 through 1996, ALJs and Federal crease in pay in the years when the Ex- make sure that we have people at these judges received no cost of living adjust- ecutive Schedule remains unchanged. positions who have sound judgment, ments because Congress prohibited Since 1991, the basic pay for adminis- significant legal ability, and can wisely those subject to the Executive Sched- trative law judges has increased only dispose of the issues that confront ule from receiving a COLA. three times, in 1992, 1993 and not until them. When Executive Schedule pay goes I also want to say that I very much unchanged, so does the basic pay for 1998, and only one time in the last 5 years, as the figures reflect. appreciate the leadership of my col- ALJs. Consequently, ALJ pay levels league, the gentleman from Maryland, b have not kept pace with those of other 1530 who has been the ranking member of groups of Federal employees, such as That is in contrast to employees this subcommittee, and as such has the General Service and the Senior Ex- under the General Schedule and the worked with the chairman in a very ecutive Schedule. Under H.R. 915, the Senior Executive Schedule, who have positive way in ensuring that we have pay adjustment process for ALJs would received a COLA increase in 4 of the a sound, wise public employee policy in mirror the process for setting the basic last 5 years. This legislation will bring this country. I thank the gentleman pay rates for the Senior Executive the pay of administrative law judges for his leadership. Schedule. The structure of the ALJ pay into line with career employees in the Mr. CUMMINGS. I thank the gen- system would remain unchanged. The General Schedule and Senior Executive tleman very much, Mr. Speaker. bill would retain the minimum and Service. Mr. Speaker, I yield 3 minutes to the maximum rates for the ALJ pay range, Mr. Speaker, prior to 1990, adminis- gentlewoman from Texas (Ms. JACK- while eliminating the specific linkages trative law judges fell under the Gen- SON-LEE). to executive pay within that range. eral Schedule and were paid at the GS– Ms. JACKSON-LEE of Texas. Mr. The President would be authorized to 15 and 16 rates. In 1990, as part of the Speaker, I thank the ranking member adjust ALJ pay within that pay range Federal Employees Pay Comparability for yielding time to me, and I thank at the same time as SES basic pay Act, a legislation which I had the him for his leadership. As well, I thank rates are adjusted, which is the time of honor of sponsoring, the judges had the gentleman from Maryland (Mr. the annual GS pay adjustment. The top their pay linked to the executive HOYER) and also I thank the gentle- ALJ pay rate could still not exceed the schedule. woman from Illinois (Mrs. BIGGERT). statutory maximum, which would re- While this legislation, H.R. 915, will Let me offer to say, having worked main the rate for the executive Level not change the current grade and step with administrative law judges, and in IV. structures for administrative law particular, serving on the Sub- I urge my colleagues to support this judges, it will tie each grade and step committee on Immigration and Claims, legislation and bring the pay of admin- to fixed percentages of the SES. where there is an enormous body of ad- istrative law judges in line with other I support this legislation, and hope ministrative law judges that deal with groups of Federal employees. this bill will provide increased com- some of the issues that confront immi- Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of petition, and draw the highly qualified grants who are seeking legal admission my time. candidates that these judgeship posi- to the United States, I do know of the Mrs. BIGGERT. Mr. Speaker, I yield tions require for the sound administra- great value of the service of the admin- such time as she may consume to the tion of the Federal Government and istrative law judges. gentlewoman from Maryland (Mrs. Federal rules and regulations. I wanted to offer my support for this MORELLA). I urge my colleagues to join me and legislation as a way of equalizing the Mrs. MORELLA. Mr. Speaker, I the gentlewoman from Illinois and the compensation equal to the amount of thank the gentlewoman for yielding me gentleman from Maryland in sup- work and the amount of service that time. porting this legislation. the ALJs participate in. Mr. Speaker, I wholeheartedly sup- Mr. CUMMINGS. Mr. Speaker, I yield My first exposure to ALJs was as a port this bill. I think we do need to in- myself such time as I may consume. lawyer, but also as a member of the

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Houston City Council, because many ees, such as the General Schedule and the and colleague from Pennsylvania, Mr. GEKAS, times constituents, not knowing which Senior Executive Schedule. for introducing this important legislation. I governmental agency to call, would H.R. 915 seeks to address these concerns would also like to thank the Civil Service Sub- call with social security issues. Those by adjusting the pay process for Administrative committee and Chairman JOE SCARBOROUGH issues invariably might be addressed at Law Judges to mirror the process for setting for acting on this legislation in such a timely the level of the ALJs. the basic pay rates for the Senior Executive manner. It is a fair bill and is sorely needed. I realize what a heavy caseload ALJs Service. This bill would authorize the Presi- With the recent passage of legislation to grant have had in a variety of areas. Social dent to adjust the pay for Administrative Law virtually all Federal civilian and military em- security happens to be one. I think Judges within the pay range at the same time ployees a 4.8 percent pay raise, this bill would that many people do not understand that Senior Executive Service basic pay rates finally permit a small number of administrative the ALJ tasks. They are not Federal are adjusted, which is the time of the annual law judges, also career employees, the right to judges in terms of not being judges General Service pay adjustment. The top Ad- have their pay adjustment determined by the that are appointed with the advice and ministrative Law Judge pay rate will still not President on an annual basis. consent of the Senate, they come exceed the statutory maximum, which would At the present time, ALJs are on the Execu- through the administrative civil serv- remain the rate for Executive Level IV. As a tive Pay Schedule which includes Members of ice process. Yet, they serve a very im- result, instead of adjusting Administrative Law Congress, Cabinet Secretaries, and Federal portant responsibility. Judges's rates only when there is an increase District Court Judges. As a result of this clas- When I traveled to visit the deten- in executive pay, the President could adjust sification, ALJs have received only two cost- tion centers, or at least one of the de- any Administrative Law Judge pay rate, which of-living-adjustments in the past 8 years. Un- tention centers in New York, I was able had not reached the statutory maximum. fortunately, ALJs have been caught in the mid- to see the work of ALJs as they held Mr. Speaker, dear colleagues, this is a well- dle of the controversial political debate sur- court right in the detention centers, to needed bill that will compensate our judges for rounding pay raises for Members of Congress give due process to those individuals a job well done. I urge its adoption. and have not received a pay increase. This is who had been detained who might have Mr. CUMMINGS. Mr. Speaker, I yield despite the fact that their salaries are com- an explanation or defense for their myself such time as I may consume. mensurate with that of the Senior Executive being detained as an illegal alien or Mr. Speaker, I want to thank the Service (SES), or General Schedule employ- with some other concerns. It was the gentlewoman for what she had to say. ees. Clearly, it is appropriate to decouple ALJ ALJ who presided over the proceeding, As I was listening to the gentlewoman, pay raises from congressional pay raises and and was considered the first line of de- I could not help but remember, in law not freeze their salaries. fense, or at least the first line of jus- school one of the things we learn early These career employees are among the tice for these individuals. on is before one gets to court, they very few career Federal employees who pay is So I say to the gentleman from have to exhaust their administrative still tied to congressional salaries. H.R. 915 Maryland, I simply wanted to add that process first, so they do play a very im- will place them on the same level as the Sen- ALJs play an important role in the life portant role. Many cases are resolved ior Executive Service. This change is sup- of justice in the United States. Al- before they get to the courts. Our ported by the Office of Personnel Manage- though they are called administrative courts would certainly be clogged if ment (OPM) and was included in the Presi- law judges, and they respond to the ad- they were not resolved. dent's FY 2000 budget request. The President ministrative process and they come I want to thank the gentlewoman for will make the final decision each year as to through a civil service process, they her comments. I am sure it means a lot what, if any pay adjustment these employees are competent, they are qualified, they to all of our administrative law judges will have. This change is critically important to are trained lawyers, and therefore, who might be listening or may read encouraging qualified individuals to serve as they are very much a cornerstone to this transcript. ALJs and to begin to adequately compensate the justice system in this country. Mr. Speaker, again, I would urge all those who are currently working as ALJs. I am delighted that we are now cor- Members to vote in favor of this very Mr. Speaker, many ALJs live in my congres- recting or at least providing adequate important legislation. I also want to sional district in Northern Virginia. I am glad to compensation in this manner. thank the gentlewoman from Illinois see that we are taking action on this legisla- Mr. Speaker, I would like to rise in support (Mrs. BIGGERT) for her efforts with re- tion before the end of the year. ALJs have had of H.R. 915, which authorizes a Cost Of Living gard to this, and also the gentleman to wait too many years for the appropriate Adjustment (COLA), in the pay of Administra- from Florida (Mr. SCARBOROUGH), the level of compensation. This bill is good public tive Law Judges. Specifically, H.R. 915 re- chairman of our subcommittee, and policy and will encourage the best and the forms the compensation process for Adminis- certainly the chairman of the full com- brightest to serve their government. I urge all trative Law Judges (ALJ) by establishing max- mittee and the ranking member. of my colleagues to support H.R. 915 today. imum and minimum salaries for Administrative Mr. Speaker, I have no further re- Again, I would like to thank my colleague from Law Judges. quests for time, and I yield back the Pennsylvania, Mr. GEKAS for introducing this Currently, Administrative Law Judges are balance of my time. legislation and working tirelessly to shepherd it appointed pursuant to Title 5 of the United Mrs. BIGGERT. Mr. Speaker, I yield through the legislative process. States Code, establishing the Administrative myself the balance of my time. Mr. GEKAS. Mr. Speaker, I rise in strong Law Judge as an independent decision maker Mr. Speaker, H.R. 915 is supported by support for H.R. 915, a bill that will change the who implements the Administrative Procedure the administration, the Association of manner in which the approximately 1,300 ad- Act. Administrative Law Judges, the Fed- ministrative law judges (ALJs) in Federal In an age where a good percentage of this eral Administrative Law Judges Con- agencies receive annual cost of living adjust- country's legal minds are practicing their craft ference, the American Bar Association, ments. I want to thank Chairman BURTON for in the private sector, government must do all and the Federal Bar Association. his leadership in steering the bill through the it can to attract and keep qualified practi- Mr. Speaker, H.R. 915 is good public Government Reform Committee, along with tioners of the Judiciary. Under current law, policy, and will help attract some of both the current and former Civil Service Sub- both Federal Judges and Administrative Law the best and brightest legal minds to committee Chairmen SCARBOROUGH and MICA Judges are paid under the executive Sched- serve as administrative law judges. I for their help in bringing this bill forward, and ule, as are members of Congress. thank the sponsor of this bill, the gen- for their continued efforts to correct the injus- From 1993 through 1996, Administrative tleman from Pennsylvania (Mr. GEKAS) tice done to ALJ compensation. I would also Law Judges and Federal Judges received no for his work on this important issue. I like to thank OPM for their time and technical Cost Of Living Adjustment (COLA) because also applaud the gentleman from Mary- expertise in helping to put this bill together. Congress restricted those subject to the Exec- land (Mr. CUMMINGS) for his leadership H.R. 915 is a bipartisan and noncontrover- utive Schedule from receiving a COLA. When in this legislation. I urge all Members sial bill that passed through both the Judiciary the Executive Schedule pay remains un- to vote for H.R. 915. Subcommittee on Commercial and Administra- changed, so does the basic pay for Adminis- Mr. DAVIS of Virginia. Mr. Speaker, I tive Law and the Civil Service Subcommittee trative Law Judges. As a result, the pay of Ad- strongly support H.R. 915 and I am proud to and the full government Reform Committees ministrative Law Judges has not kept pace have been a co-sponsor of this important leg- by unanimous consent on voice votes without with those of other groups of federal employ- islation. I would like to thank my good friend objection. The bipartisan cosponsorship of

VerDate 12-OCT-99 02:13 Oct 26, 1999 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00016 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\K25OC7.046 pfrm02 PsN: H25PT1 October 25, 1999 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H10743 H.R. 915, as well as the support of the admin- to provide annual pay adjustments to ALJs business is the question of agreeing to istration, expressed in a May, 1999 hearing in who now serve in the Senior Executive Serv- the Speaker’s approval of the Journal my Judiciary Subcommittee on Commercial ice. of the last day’s proceedings. and Administrative Law, are a testament to the The pay for ALJs has not kept pace over The question is on the Speaker’s ap- strong support for this legislation. the years with those in other Federal em- proval of the Journal. Administrative law judges serve a vital role ployee positions, making it extremely difficult The question was taken; and the as an administrative judiciary to insure agency to attract and retain qualified and experienced Speaker pro tempore announced that compliance with the Administrative Procedure attorneys to serve as ALJs. the ayes appeared to have it. Act. In fact, the average citizen is far more Throughout my tenure in Congress I have Mr. REYNOLDS. Mr. Speaker, I ob- likely to appeal to these judges for redress of had the opportunity to work with many of our ject to the vote on the ground that a claims against the government than to the ALJs and have always found their abilities and quorum is not present and make the Federal courts. commitment to public service second to none. point of order that a quorum is not The ALJ position demands commitment and The bill before us today will not only reward present. a high degree of professional legal com- our ALJs for their tireless dedicated years of The SPEAKER pro tempore. Evi- petence as a senior trial attorney. Therefore, it public service, but will insure that the Federal dently a quorum is not present. is important that Federal agencies maintain Government will continue to maintain an ex- The Sergeant at Arms will notify ab- the ability to attract high quality lawyers to ceptional ALJ roster. sent Members. serve as ALJs. Accordingly, I urge all of my colleagues to The vote was taken by electronic de- In 1990 in recognition of the ALJ's unique support this legislation. vice, and there were—yeas 341, nays 49, role as independent decision makers, Con- Mrs. BIGGERT. Mr. Speaker, I yield answered ‘‘present’’ 1, not voting 42, as gress and the Office of Personnel Manage- back the balance of my time. follows: ment (OPM) created a judicial pay classifica- The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. [Roll No. 533] tion for the ALJs, at 60 percent to 90 percent GOODLATTE). The question is on the YEAS—341 of level four of the Executive Schedule. The motion offered by the gentlewoman Abercrombie Davis (VA) Holden new classification is above the General from Illinois (Mrs. BIGGERT) that the Allen Deal Holt Schedule 16 classification, and was to com- House suspend the rules and pass the Andrews DeGette Horn pensate ALJs at a level similar to Senior Ex- bill, H.R. 915, as amended. Archer Delahunt Hostettler Armey DeLauro Houghton ecutive Service (SES) employees. The question was taken; and (two- Bachus DeLay Hoyer Unfortunately, according to OPM, ALJ pay thirds having voted in favor thereof) Baker DeMint Hulshof has fallen to the level of GS 15 pay and has the rules were suspended and the bill, Baldwin Deutsch Hunter not maintained the level of SES pay. As a re- as amended, was passed. Barcia Diaz-Balart Hutchinson Barr Dicks Hyde sult, OPM, the American Bar Association, and A motion to reconsider was laid on Barrett (NE) Dingell Inslee the Federal Bar Association have all ex- the table. Barrett (WI) Dixon Isakson pressed concerns that the high quality of ALJ f Bartlett Doggett Istook candidates will be diminished if ALJ com- Barton Doolittle Jackson (IL) RECESS Bass Doyle Jackson-Lee pensation is not competitive with other senior Bateman Dreier (TX) level Federal employees. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- Bentsen Duncan Jenkins I have sought to correct this erosion in the ant to clause 12 of rule I, the Chair de- Bereuter Dunn John clares the House in recess until ap- Berkley Edwards Johnson (CT) ALJ pay since the last Congress, when I intro- Berman Ehlers Johnson, Sam duced H.R. 1240 last session to provide ALJs proximately 6 p.m. Berry Ehrlich Jones (NC) a cost of living adjustment (COLA) when the Accordingly (at 3 o’clock and 39 min- Biggert Engel Jones (OH) General Schedule received a COLA. H.R. utes p.m.), the House stood in recess Bilirakis Eshoo Kanjorski Bishop Etheridge Kaptur 1240 passed the full House Judiciary Com- until approximately 6 p.m. Blagojevich Everett Kelly mittee last year by voice vote without any ob- f Bliley Ewing Kennedy jection, and was included in the draft Civil Blumenauer Farr Kildee b 1802 Blunt Fattah Kind (WI) Service Subcommittee reform package. Boehlert Fletcher King (NY) OPM proposed some changes to that ap- AFTER RECESS Bonior Foley Kingston proach, and I have embodied those changes The recess having expired, the House Boswell Forbes Kleczka in the text for H.R. 915 this year, which would Boucher Ford Knollenberg was called to order by the Speaker pro Boyd Fossella Kolbe treat ALJs the same as SES for COLA pur- tempore (Mr. BARRETT of Nebraska) at Brady (TX) Fowler Kuykendall poses. It does not grant an automatic COLA, 6 o’clock and 2 minutes p.m. Brown (FL) Frank (MA) LaFalce but instead gives the President the discretion f Brown (OH) Franks (NJ) LaHood and authority to grant a COLA and the rate. Bryant Frelinghuysen Lampson ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER Burr Frost Larson Additionally, I would like to point out that Burton Gallegly Latham H.R. 915 would for the first time allow ALJs to PRO TEMPORE Buyer Ganske LaTourette have access to the COLA funds already con- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- Callahan Gejdenson Lazio Calvert Gekas Leach tained in the budgets of the agencies where ant to clause 8 of rule XX, the Chair Camp Gephardt Lee they sit, requiring no new appropriation of will now put the question on approving Campbell Gilchrest Levin funds. Currently, these already appropriated the Journal and on each motion to sus- Canady Gillmor Lewis (CA) ALJ COLA funds go to pay additional bonuses Cannon Gilman Lewis (KY) pend the rules on which further pro- Capps Gonzalez Linder for SES personnel. ceedings were postponed earlier today Cardin Goode Lofgren Enactment of H.R. 915 is a modest step to in the order in which that motion was Castle Goodlatte Lucas (KY) maintain a competent and independent Fed- entertained. Chabot Goodling Lucas (OK) Chambliss Gordon Luther eral ALJ corps, and I urge its passage by the Votes will be taken in the following Chenoweth-Hage Goss Maloney (CT) House. order: Clayton Graham Maloney (NY) Mr. GILMAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise in support Approval of the Journal, de novo; Clement Green (TX) Manzullo of H.R. 915, legislation to authorize a cost of H.R. 754, by the yeas and nays; Coble Green (WI) Markey Coburn Greenwood Martinez living adjustment in the pay of administrative H.R. 2303, by the yeas and nays; and Collins Gutierrez Matsui law judges. Furthermore, I want to thank the House Concurrent Resolution 194, by Combest Hall (OH) McCarthy (MO) sponsor of this H.R. 915, my friend and col- the yeas and nays. Condit Hall (TX) McCrery league the gentleman from Pennsylvania, Conyers Hansen McGovern The Chair will reduce to 5 minutes Cooksey Hastings (WA) McHugh GEORGE GEKAS and Civil Service Sub- the time for any electronic vote after Cox Hayes McInnis committee chair, JOE SCARBOROUGH for all of the first vote in this series. Coyne Hayworth McIntyre their hard work on this important legislation. f Cubin Herger McKeon H.R. 915 will adjust the basic pay for the more Cummings Hill (IN) McKinney THE JOURNAL Cunningham Hinchey Meehan than 1,300 administrative law judges em- Danner Hobson Meek (FL) ployed by the Federal Government and will The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- Davis (FL) Hoeffel Meeks (NY) authorize to the President the same authority ant to clause 8 of rule XX, the pending Davis (IL) Hoekstra Menendez

VerDate 12-OCT-99 02:50 Oct 26, 1999 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00017 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A25OC7.027 pfrm02 PsN: H25PT1 H10744 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE October 25, 1999 Metcalf Riley Stenholm the Chair announces that he will re- Jones (OH) Napolitano Simpson Mica Rivers Stump Kanjorski Nethercutt Sisisky Millender- Rodriguez Sununu duce to a minimum of 5 minutes the Kaptur Ney Skeen McDonald Roemer Sweeney period of time within which a vote by Kasich Northup Skelton Miller (FL) Rogan Talent electronic device may be taken on the Kelly Norwood Slaughter Miller, Gary Rohrabacher Tanner additional motions to suspend the rules Kennedy Oberstar Smith (MI) Minge Ros-Lehtinen Tauscher Kildee Obey Smith (NJ) Mink Rothman Tauzin on which the Chair has postponed ear- Kind (WI) Olver Smith (TX) Mollohan Roukema Terry lier proceedings. King (NY) Ortiz Smith (WA) Moran (KS) Roybal-Allard Thomas Kingston Ose Snyder Moran (VA) Royce Thornberry f Kleczka Owens Souder Morella Ryan (WI) Thune Klink Oxley Spence Murtha Ryun (KS) Thurman MADE IN AMERICAN INFORMATION Knollenberg Packard Spratt Nadler Salmon Tiahrt ACT Kolbe Pallone Stabenow Napolitano Sanchez Tierney Kucinich Pascrell Stark Nethercutt Sanders Toomey The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Kuykendall Pastor Stearns Ney Sandlin Traficant pending business is the question of sus- LaFalce Payne Stenholm Northup Sanford Turner LaHood Pease Strickland Norwood Sawyer Udall (CO) pending the rules and passing the bill, Lampson Peterson (MN) Stump Obey Saxton Upton H.R. 754, as amended. Larson Peterson (PA) Sununu Olver Schakowsky Velazquez The Clerk read the title of the bill. Latham Petri Sweeney Ortiz Scott Vento LaTourette Phelps Talent Ose Sensenbrenner Vitter The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Lazio Pickett Tancredo Owens Serrano Walden question is on the motion offered by Leach Pitts Tanner Oxley Sessions Walsh the gentleman from Virginia (Mr. BLI- Lee Pombo Tauscher Packard Shadegg Wamp LEY) that the House suspend the rules Levin Pomeroy Tauzin Pascrell Shays Watkins Lewis (CA) Porter Taylor (MS) Paul Sherman Watt (NC) and pass the bill, H.R. 754, as amended, Lewis (KY) Portman Terry Payne Sherwood Watts (OK) on which the yeas and nays are or- Linder Price (NC) Thomas Pease Shimkus Waxman dered. LoBiondo Quinn Thompson (CA) Peterson (PA) Shows Weiner Lofgren Radanovich Thompson (MS) Petri Shuster Weldon (FL) This will be a 5-minute vote. Lucas (KY) Rahall Thornberry Phelps Simpson Weldon (PA) The vote was taken by electronic de- Lucas (OK) Ramstad Thune Pitts Sisisky Wexler vice, and there were—yeas 390, nays 2, Luther Rangel Thurman Pombo Skeen Weygand not voting 41, as follows: Maloney (CT) Regula Tiahrt Pomeroy Skelton Whitfield Maloney (NY) Reyes Tierney Porter Smith (MI) Wicker [Roll No. 534] Manzullo Reynolds Toomey Portman Smith (NJ) Wilson YEAS—390 Markey Riley Traficant Price (NC) Smith (TX) Wise Martinez Rivers Turner Quinn Smith (WA) Wolf Abercrombie Clyburn Frelinghuysen Matsui Rodriguez Udall (CO) Radanovich Souder Woolsey Aderholt Coble Frost McCarthy (MO) Roemer Udall (NM) Rahall Spence Wynn Allen Coburn Gallegly McCrery Rogan Upton Rangel Spratt Young (AK) Andrews Collins Ganske McDermott Rohrabacher Velazquez Regula Stabenow Young (FL) Archer Combest Gejdenson McGovern Ros-Lehtinen Vento Reyes Stark Armey Condit Gekas McHugh Rothman Vitter Reynolds Stearns Bachus Conyers Gephardt McInnis Roybal-Allard Walden Baird Cooksey Gibbons McIntyre Royce Walsh NAYS—49 Baker Costello Gilchrest McKeon Ryan (WI) Wamp Baldacci Aderholt Hefley Pickett Cox Gillmor McKinney Ryun (KS) Waters Baldwin Baird Hill (MT) Ramstad Coyne Gilman McNulty Sabo Watkins Barcia Bilbray Hilleary Sabo Crane Gonzalez Meehan Salmon Watt (NC) Barr Borski Hilliard Schaffer Crowley Goode Meek (FL) Sanchez Watts (OK) Barrett (NE) Clay Hooley Slaughter Cubin Goodlatte Meeks (NY) Sanders Waxman Barrett (WI) Clyburn Johnson, E. B. Snyder Cummings Goodling Menendez Sandlin Weiner Bartlett Costello Klink Strickland Cunningham Gordon Metcalf Sawyer Weldon (FL) Barton Crane Kucinich Taylor (MS) Danner Goss Mica Saxton Weldon (PA) Bass Crowley LoBiondo Thompson (CA) Davis (FL) Graham Millender- Schaffer Weller Bateman DeFazio McDermott Thompson (MS) Davis (IL) Green (TX) McDonald Schakowsky Wexler Bentsen Dickey McNulty Udall (NM) Davis (VA) Green (WI) Miller (FL) Scott Weygand Bereuter English Miller, George Visclosky Deal Greenwood Miller, Gary Sensenbrenner Whitfield Berkley Evans Moore Waters DeFazio Gutierrez Miller, George Serrano Wicker Berman Filner Oberstar Weller DeGette Gutknecht Minge Sessions Wilson Berry Gibbons Pallone Wu Delahunt Hall (OH) Mink Shadegg Wise Biggert Gutknecht Pastor DeLauro Hall (TX) Mollohan Shaw Wolf Bilbray Hastings (FL) Peterson (MN) DeLay Hansen Moore Shays Woolsey Bilirakis DeMint Hastings (FL) Moran (KS) Sherman Wu ‘‘PRESENT’’—1 Bishop Deutsch Hastings (WA) Moran (VA) Sherwood Wynn Blagojevich Diaz-Balart Hayworth Tancredo Morella Shimkus Young (AK) Bliley Dickey Hefley Murtha Shows Young (FL) NOT VOTING—42 Blumenauer Dicks Herger Nadler Shuster Blunt Dingell Hill (IN) Ackerman Granger Moakley Boehlert Dixon Hill (MT) NAYS—2 Baldacci Hinojosa Myrick Boehner Doggett Hilleary Ballenger Jefferson Neal Bonior Doolittle Hilliard Paul Sanford Becerra Kasich Nussle Borski Doyle Hinchey NOT VOTING—41 Boehner Kilpatrick Pelosi Boswell Dreier Hobson Bonilla Lantos Pickering Boucher Duncan Hoeffel Ackerman Jefferson Neal Bono Largent Pryce (OH) Boyd Dunn Hoekstra Ballenger Johnson, Sam Nussle Brady (PA) Lewis (GA) Rogers Brady (TX) Edwards Holden Becerra Kilpatrick Pelosi Capuano Lipinski Rush Brown (FL) Ehlers Holt Bonilla Lantos Pickering Carson Lowey Scarborough Brown (OH) Ehrlich Hooley Bono Largent Pryce (OH) Cook Mascara Shaw Bryant Emerson Horn Brady (PA) Lewis (GA) Rogers Cramer McCarthy (NY) Stupak Burr Engel Hostettler Capuano Lipinski Roukema Dooley McCollum Taylor (NC) Burton English Houghton Carson Lowey Rush Emerson McIntosh Towns Buyer Eshoo Hoyer Cook Mascara Scarborough b Callahan Etheridge Hulshof Cramer McCarthy (NY) Stupak 1830 Calvert Evans Hunter Dooley McCollum Taylor (NC) So the Journal was approved. Camp Everett Hutchinson Granger McIntosh Towns Campbell Ewing Hyde Hayes Moakley Visclosky The result of the vote was announced Canady Farr Inslee Hinojosa Myrick as above recorded. Cannon Fattah Isakson f Capps Filner Istook Cardin Fletcher Jackson (IL) b 1839 ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER Castle Foley Jackson-Lee Chabot Forbes (TX) So (two-thirds having voted in favor PRO TEMPORE Chambliss Ford Jenkins thereof) the rules were suspended and The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. Chenoweth-Hage Fossella John the bill, as amended, was passed. Clay Fowler Johnson (CT) BARRETT of Nebraska). Pursuant to Clayton Frank (MA) Johnson, E. B. The result of the vote was announced the provisions of clause 8 of rule XX, Clement Franks (NJ) Jones (NC) as above recorded.

VerDate 12-OCT-99 02:13 Oct 26, 1999 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00018 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A25OC7.017 pfrm02 PsN: H25PT1 October 25, 1999 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H10745 The title of the bill was amended so Hoyer Miller (FL) Shaw b 1848 as to read: ‘‘A bill to establish a toll Hulshof Miller, Gary Shays Hunter Miller, George Sherman So (two-thirds having voted in favor free number under the Department of Hutchinson Minge Sherwood thereof) the rules were suspended, and Commerce to assist consumers in de- Hyde Mink Shimkus the bill, as amended, was passed. termining if products are American- Inslee Mollohan Shows Shuster The result of the vote was announced made.’’. Isakson Moore Istook Moran (KS) Simpson as above recorded. Sisisky A motion to reconsider was laid on Jackson (IL) Moran (VA) A motion to reconsider was laid on Skeen the table. Jackson-Lee Morella Skelton the table. (TX) Murtha Stated for: Slaughter Jenkins f Mr. HAYES. Mr. Speaker on rollcall No. Nadler Smith (NJ) 534, I was inadvertently detained. Had I been John Napolitano Smith (TX) Johnson (CT) Nethercutt RECOGNIZING THE present, I would have voted ``yes.'' Smith (WA) Johnson, E. B. Ney Snyder CONTRIBUTIONS OF 4–H CLUBS f Johnson, Sam Northup Souder Jones (NC) Norwood Spence The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. HISTORY OF THE HOUSE AWARE- Jones (OH) Oberstar Spratt BARRETT of Nebraska). The pending NESS AND PRESERVATION ACT Kanjorski Obey Stabenow business is the question of suspending Kaptur Olver Stark the rules and agreeing to the concur- Stearns The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Kasich Ortiz rent resolution, H. Con. Res. 194. pending business is the question of sus- Kelly Owens Stenholm Strickland The Clerk read the title of the con- pending the rules and passing the bill, Kennedy Oxley Kildee Packard Stump current resolution. H.R. 2303, as amended. Kind (WI) Pallone Sununu Sweeney The SPEAKER pro tempore. The The Clerk read the title of the bill. King (NY) Pascrell question is on the motion offered by The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Kingston Pastor Talent Kleczka Payne Tancredo the gentleman from Georgia (Mr. question is on the motion offered by Tanner Klink Pease DEAL) that the House suspend the rules Tauscher the gentleman from California (Mr. Knollenberg Peterson (MN) Tauzin and agree to the concurrent resolution, THOMAS) that the House suspend the Kolbe Peterson (PA) Taylor (MS) H. Con. Res. 194, on which the yeas and Petri rules and pass the bill, H.R. 2303, as Kucinich Terry Kuykendall Phelps nays are ordered. amended, on which the yeas and nays Thomas This will be a 5-minute vote. are ordered. LaFalce Pickett Thompson (CA) LaHood Pitts The vote was taken by electronic de- This will be a 5-minute vote. Thompson (MS) Lampson Pombo Thornberry vice, and there were—yeas 391, nays 0, The vote was taken by electronic de- Larson Pomeroy Thune not voting 42, as follows: vice, and there were—yeas 388, nays 7, Latham Porter Thurman not voting 38, as follows: LaTourette Portman Tiahrt [Roll No. 536] Lazio Price (NC) Tierney YEAS—391 [Roll No. 535] Leach Quinn Toomey Abercrombie Chenoweth-Hage Foley YEAS—388 Lee Radanovich Traficant Levin Rahall Turner Aderholt Clay Forbes Abercrombie Chambliss Fattah Lewis (CA) Ramstad Udall (CO) Allen Clayton Ford Aderholt Chenoweth-Hage Filner Andrews Clement Fossella Lewis (KY) Rangel Udall (NM) Allen Clay Fletcher Archer Clyburn Fowler Linder Regula Upton Andrews Clayton Foley Armey Coble Frank (MA) LoBiondo Reyes Velazquez Archer Clement Forbes Bachus Coburn Franks (NJ) Reynolds Vento Armey Clyburn Ford Lofgren Baird Collins Frelinghuysen Lucas (KY) Riley Vitter Bachus Coble Fossella Walden Baker Combest Frost Baird Coburn Fowler Lucas (OK) Rivers Baldacci Condit Gallegly Luther Rodriguez Walsh Baker Collins Franks (NJ) Wamp Baldwin Conyers Ganske Maloney (CT) Roemer Baldacci Combest Frelinghuysen Waters Barcia Costello Gejdenson Maloney (NY) Rogan Baldwin Condit Frost Watkins Barr Cox Gekas Manzullo Rohrabacher Barcia Conyers Gallegly Watt (NC) Barrett (NE) Coyne Gephardt Ros-Lehtinen Barr Cooksey Ganske Markey Watts (OK) Barrett (WI) Crane Gibbons Barrett (NE) Costello Gejdenson Martinez Rothman Waxman Bartlett Crowley Gilchrest Barrett (WI) Cox Gekas Matsui Roukema Weiner Barton Cubin Gillmor Bartlett Coyne Gephardt McCarthy (MO) Roybal-Allard Weldon (FL) Bass Cummings Gilman Barton Crane Gibbons McCrery Royce Weldon (PA) Bateman Cunningham Gonzalez Bass Crowley Gilchrest McDermott Ryan (WI) Weller Bentsen Danner Goode Bateman Cubin Gillmor McGovern Ryun (KS) Wexler Bereuter Davis (FL) Goodlatte Bentsen Cummings Gilman McHugh Sabo Weygand Berkley Davis (IL) Goodling Bereuter Cunningham Gonzalez McInnis Salmon Whitfield Berman Davis (VA) Gordon Berkley Danner Goode McIntyre Sanchez Wicker Berry Deal Goss Berman Davis (FL) Goodlatte McKeon Sanders Wilson Biggert DeFazio Graham Berry Davis (IL) Goodling McKinney Sandlin Wise Bilbray DeGette Green (TX) Biggert Davis (VA) Gordon McNulty Sawyer Wolf Bilirakis Delahunt Green (WI) Bilbray Deal Goss Bishop DeLauro Greenwood Meehan Saxton Woolsey Bilirakis DeFazio Graham Blagojevich DeLay Gutierrez Meek (FL) Schaffer Wu Bishop DeGette Green (TX) Bliley DeMint Gutknecht Meeks (NY) Schakowsky Wynn Blagojevich Delahunt Green (WI) Blumenauer Deutsch Hall (OH) Menendez Scott Young (AK) Bliley DeLauro Greenwood Blunt Diaz-Balart Hall (TX) Sensenbrenner Young (FL) Blumenauer DeLay Gutierrez Metcalf Boehlert Dickey Hansen Blunt DeMint Gutknecht Mica Serrano Boehner Dicks Hastings (FL) Boehlert Deutsch Hall (OH) Millender- Sessions Bonior Dingell Hastings (WA) Boehner Diaz-Balart Hall (TX) McDonald Shadegg Borski Dixon Hayes Bonior Dickey Hansen Boswell Doggett Hayworth Borski Dicks Hastings (FL) NAYS—7 Boucher Doolittle Hefley Boswell Dingell Hastings (WA) Campbell Ose Smith (MI) Boyd Doyle Herger Boucher Dixon Hayes English Paul Brady (TX) Dreier Hill (IN) Boyd Doggett Hayworth Frank (MA) Sanford Brown (FL) Duncan Hill (MT) Brady (TX) Doolittle Hefley Brown (OH) Dunn Hilleary Brown (FL) Doyle Herger NOT VOTING—38 Bryant Edwards Hilliard Brown (OH) Dreier Hill (IN) Burr Ehlers Hinchey Bryant Duncan Hill (MT) Ackerman Jefferson Neal Burton Ehrlich Hobson Burr Dunn Hilleary Ballenger Kilpatrick Nussle Buyer Emerson Hoeffel Burton Edwards Hilliard Becerra Lantos Pelosi Callahan Engel Hoekstra Buyer Ehlers Hinchey Bonilla Largent Pickering Calvert English Holden Callahan Ehrlich Hobson Bono Lewis (GA) Pryce (OH) Camp Eshoo Holt Calvert Emerson Hoeffel Brady (PA) Lipinski Rogers Campbell Etheridge Hooley Camp Engel Hoekstra Capuano Lowey Rush Canady Evans Horn Canady Eshoo Holden Carson Mascara Scarborough Cannon Everett Hostettler Cannon Etheridge Holt Cook McCarthy (NY) Stupak Capps Ewing Houghton Capps Evans Hooley Cramer McCollum Taylor (NC) Cardin Farr Hoyer Cardin Everett Horn Dooley McIntosh Towns Castle Fattah Hulshof Castle Ewing Hostettler Granger Moakley Visclosky Chabot Filner Hunter Chabot Farr Houghton Hinojosa Myrick Chambliss Fletcher Hutchinson

VerDate 12-OCT-99 02:13 Oct 26, 1999 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00019 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K25OC7.051 pfrm02 PsN: H25PT1 H10746 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE October 25, 1999 Hyde Mollohan Shays A motion to reconsider was laid on who are willing to give a hand and Inslee Moore Sherman Isakson Moran (KS) Sherwood the table. meet challenges when crises occur, and Istook Moran (VA) Shimkus f for years and years around here Walter Jackson (IL) Morella Shows was one of those people giving advice PERSONAL EXPLANATION Jackson-Lee Murtha Shuster and counsel, especially to newer Mem- (TX) Nadler Simpson Ms. KILPATRICK. Mr. Speaker, due to dis- Jenkins Napolitano Sisisky bers as we came along. His passing this John Nethercutt Skeen trict business, I was unable to be present at weekend is a great sadness for his fam- Johnson (CT) Ney Skelton several votes that occurred today. Had I been ily, I know, but also for all of us who Johnson, E. B. Northup Slaughter present, I would have voted ``aye'' on the jour- Johnson, Sam Norwood Smith (MI) respect him for his work. Jones (NC) Oberstar Smith (NJ) nal vote, ``aye'' on H.R. 754, ``aye'' on H.R. Mr. GILMAN. Mr. Speaker, will the Kanjorski Obey Smith (TX) 2303 and ``aye'' on H. Con. Res. 194. gentleman yield? Kaptur Olver Smith (WA) f Mr. ARMEY. I yield to the gentleman Kasich Ortiz Snyder Kelly Ose Souder EXPRESSING SADNESS ON THE from New York. Kennedy Owens Spence DEATHS OF THE HONORABLE Mr. GILMAN. Mr. Speaker, I want to Kildee Oxley Spratt JOHN H. CHAFEE, WALTER P. join our majority leader in expressing Kind (WI) Packard Stabenow our sympathy to the family of Walter King (NY) Pallone Stark KENNEDY AND PAYNE STEWART Kennedy. Walter was someone many of Kingston Pascrell Stearns (Mr. ARMEY asked and was given Kleczka Pastor Stenholm us worked with over the years. We had permission to address the House for 1 Klink Paul Strickland a great deal of affection for Walter and Knollenberg Payne Stump minute.) Kolbe Pease Sununu Mr. ARMEY. Mr. Speaker, today is a particularly welcomed his sage advice Kucinich Peterson (MN) Sweeney sad day for a great many people, not as we first started out in this body, and Kuykendall Peterson (PA) Talent the least of whom are our colleagues in from time to time he would offer a LaFalce Petri Tancredo helping hand whenever there was a LaHood Phelps Tanner the other body for their loss of their problem out on the battlefield. Lampson Pickett Tauscher colleague, Senator JOHN CHAFEE, and I Larson Pitts Tauzin would like to take a moment and just We will long miss Walter Kennedy. I Latham Pombo Taylor (MS) thank the majority leader for bringing LaTourette Pomeroy Terry express the sympathies of the House of Lazio Porter Thompson (CA) Representatives to our colleagues in this to our attention this evening. Leach Portman Thompson (MS) the other body and to Senator Mr. ARMEY. Mr. Speaker, for the Lee Price (NC) Thornberry RECORD I am including the obituary of CHAFEE’s family and his constituents Levin Quinn Thune Walter Kennedy, as well as details on Lewis (KY) Radanovich Thurman for that loss. Linder Rahall Tiahrt Today has become even more grim as and directions to his funeral. LoBiondo Ramstad Tierney we hear of the fatal plane crash that RETIRED REPUBLICAN SERGEANT-AT-ARMS, Lofgren Rangel Toomey U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Lucas (KY) Regula Traficant took the life of Payne Stewart, a man Lucas (OK) Reyes Turner who has earned the respect of millions Walter P. Kennedy, retired Republican Ser- Luther Reynolds Udall (CO) of Americans, and we share with Amer- geant-at-Arms, U.S. House of Representa- Maloney (CT) Riley Udall (NM) tives (1950–1993) and a 43 year resident of Be- Maloney (NY) Rivers Upton ica the grief of that loss. But, Mr. Speaker, it has just come to thesda, MD, died on Sunday, October 24, 1999 Manzullo Rodriguez Velazquez in the Coronary Intensive Care Unit of the Markey Roemer Vento my attention that we too in our body Washington Hospital Center. He was 78. Martinez Rogan Vitter have suffered a loss yesterday of one of Matsui Rohrabacher Walden Born to Thomas Kennedy and Mary Stella McCarthy (MO) Ros-Lehtinen Walsh our long-term Congressional employees McElvogue on February 23, 1921, he was an McCrery Rothman Wamp from the House of Representatives. immigrant with them from Ireland in 1924. McDermott Roukema Waters Many Members here will remember He was raised in Paterson, New Jersey. McGovern Roybal-Allard Watkins Walter Kennedy, who was the retired During World War II, he served in the McHugh Royce Watt (NC) Republican Sergeant at Arms. Walter Army from February 1943 to November 1945. McInnis Ryan (WI) Watts (OK) In 1943, as his unit was preparing to deploy, McIntyre Ryun (KS) Waxman Kennedy spent 44 years working here in he became a naturalized citizen. He saw com- McKeon Sabo Weiner the House of Representatives. He McKinney Salmon Weldon (FL) bat in France, Germany and Austria as a McNulty Sanchez Weldon (PA) worked for Congressman Gordon Can- medic in the 63rd Engineer Battalion, 44th Meehan Sanders Weller field of New Jersey. He served under Infantry Division. Meek (FL) Sandlin Wexler Charles Haleck, Gerald Ford, John After his discharge from the service, he Meeks (NY) Sanford Weygand Rhodes and Bob Michel. completed his studies at Seton Hall College, Menendez Sawyer Whitfield in New Jersey and went on to receive a law Metcalf Saxton Wicker Many of us will remember when we Mica Schaffer Wilson first arrived in town, Walter Kennedy degree from Georgetown University in Wash- Millender- Schakowsky Wise was one of the sage advisers that ington, D.C. McDonald Scott Wolf helped us in many ways along the way, He began a 44 year career in the U.S. Con- Miller (FL) Sensenbrenner Woolsey gress in 1950 as the chief administrative as- Miller, Gary Serrano Wu always a friendly voice, always an en- sistant for the Hon. Gordon Canfield of New Miller, George Sessions Wynn couraging word, and always a man who Jersey, retiring in 1993 as the Republican Minge Shadegg Young (AK) put this body, its traditions, its history Sergeant-at-Arms for the last couple of dec- Mink Shaw Young (FL) and its work above other things. ades. In his position with Republican Leader- NOT VOTING—42 Mr. Speaker, at this time I would ship, he served under Charles Haleck, Gerald Ackerman Jefferson Myrick just like to express to the family of Ford, John Rhodes and Bob Michel. Ballenger Jones (OH) Neal Walter Kennedy, and even to those of Mr. Kennedy’s 44 years of Congressional Becerra Kilpatrick Nussle service is significant inasmuch as it rep- Bonilla Lantos Pelosi us who served in this body with Walter Kennedy, again, the expression of re- resents more than 25% of all the years Con- Bono Largent Pickering gress has been in existence. Brady (PA) Lewis (CA) Pryce (OH) gret from this body to you for our loss Notably, on the day of his retirement, he Capuano Lewis (GA) Rogers of a fine colleague, a good friend, and a Carson Lipinski Rush was honored by the House of Representatives Cook Lowey Scarborough dedicated servant to his country. while it was in session with impromptu Cooksey Mascara Stupak Mr. LEWIS of California. Mr. Speak- speeches by many Members. Cramer McCarthy (NY) Taylor (NC) er, will the gentleman yield? Subsequent to his retirement, he logged an Dooley McCollum Thomas Mr. ARMEY. I yield to the gentleman additional 6 years on Capital Hill with con- Granger McIntosh Towns sulting, political fundraising and public rela- Hinojosa Moakley Visclosky from California. Mr. LEWIS of California. Mr. Speak- tions through The Kennedy Group Compa- b 1855 er, I appreciate the gentleman yield- nies of Washington, D.C., for which he was So (two-thirds having voted in favor ing. Having the majority leader rise the Chairman and CEO. Since the death of his father, he had been thereof) the rules were suspended and and recognize the long service to this the patriarch of a big and very close-knit the concurrent resolution was agreed House of Walter Kennedy is most ap- family. He is survived by his wife, Ana Luisa to. preciated. Bou, to whom he was married for more than The result of the vote was announced On both sides of the aisle we have 53 years, 7 childen, Walter P. Kennedy, Jr., as above recorded. people who are working professionals Ana L. Kennedy, Thomas F. Kennedy, Dennis

VerDate 12-OCT-99 03:08 Oct 26, 1999 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00020 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A25OC7.031 pfrm02 PsN: H25PT1 October 25, 1999 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H10747 M. Kennedy, Stella M. Kennedy-Dail, Kevin From the Capitol Beltway/I–495 (in Mont- honor, and integrity. That man is the J. Kennedy and Kathleen P. Kennedy McGov- gomery County): senior Senator from Rhode Island, ern. 4 daughters-in-law and a son-in-law, 12 1: Take the MD–185/CONNECTICUT AVE JOHN CHAFEE. grandchildren, all who reside in the greater exit, exit number 33, toward KENSINGTON/ It is with great regret and sadness Washington, D.C., metropolitan area. He, CHEVY CHASE. that I offer my condolences to his wife, himself, was the oldest of four children and 2: Go North on CONNECTICUT AVE. he is survived by a brother, three sisters, 3: At the 2nd traffic light, Turn LEFT onto Virginia, his son, Warwick Mayor Lin- their spouses and children. He was also the SAUL RD. coln Chafee, and all the members of the brother for two sister-in-laws, Ernestina Bou 4: At the 1st intersection, Turn LEFT onto Chafee family. We can only hope that and Marie Isabel Pelalas. SUMMIT AVE. our words today will help to ease the He was active with the Boy Scouts and the grief that we are experiencing and that b 1900 Catholic Committee on Scouting for more they are sure to experience in a very than 40 years. Since 1956 he was an active Mr. Speaker, I see the gentleman personal, personal way. member of Holy Redeemer Roman Catholic from Rhode Island (Mr. KENNEDY) is While we cannot begin to understand Church in Kensington, Maryland, particu- here. I would ask the gentleman from larly with the Holy Name Society and the their depth of loss and what they are Social Concerns Committee. He was an ac- Rhode Island if he wants to speak on suffering, we can understand, as many tive member and a Knight of the 4th Degree behalf of his loss for his State. Rhode Islanders will know and as many in the Knights of Columbus. Mr. KENNEDY of Rhode Island. Mr. Americans will know, that the cov- He was a man of leadership and vision, but Speaker, will the gentleman yield? enant that the people of this Nation also, above all else, a good, honest and kind Mr. ARMEY. I yield to the gentleman have with their government is that man. Though never losing focus on the fu- from Rhode Island. much lessened today by the loss of a ture (which he always maintained as prom- ising), he would consider everyone, yet re- Mr. KENNEDY of Rhode Island. Yes, selfless public servant like Senator main vigilant for the underdog. Mr. Speaker, I do. CHAFEE. He was loved deeply by all and he will be Mr. ARMEY. Would the gentleman Mr. Speaker, Senator CHAFEE led the greatly missed. prefer to have his own time to share life of an exemplary public servant. Viewing for Mr. Kennedy will be on Tues- with himself and colleagues? President Franklin Delano Roosevelt, day, October 26, 1999 from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. Mr. KENNEDY of Rhode Island. Yes, speaking of the challenges this Nation and from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. at Francis J. Col- sir. faced with the economic collapse and lins Funeral Home, 500 University Blvd W, war beginning to thunder in Europe, Silver Spring, MD. A funeral Mass will be Mr. ARMEY. Mr. Speaker, I yield the held on Wednesday, October 27, 1999 at 12:30 floor, and ask the Members of Congress stated ‘‘For the trust reposed in me, I p.m. at Holy Redeemer Catholic Church, 9705 to please give their attention and re- will return the courage and the devo- Summit Avenue, Kensington, MD. Interment spect to the gentleman from Rhode Is- tion that befit the time. I can do no will be at the Gate of Heaven Cemetery in land (Mr. KENNEDY). His words will less.’’ Senator CHAFEE lived this ideal Silver Spring, MD following the Mass. have meaning in this body, as they will and he lived it until his last days. Donations and charitable contributions are have for the Nation. He was born in Providence, Rhode Is- urged to the American Diabetes Association land, the child of one of the State’s f on behalf of Mr. Kennedy. most storied families. He was still a ARRANGEMENTS AND DETAILS (DIRECTIONS EXPRESSING SORROW OF THE young student at Yale University when BELOW) HOUSE AT THE DEATH OF THE the call went out to mobilize our Na- A. There will be viewing from 2:00 until 4:00 HONORABLE JOHN H. CHAFEE, tion for war, thrusting America into p.m. and from 7:00 until 9:00 p.m. on Tuesday, SENATOR FROM THE STATE OF the furnace of conflict in Europe. The October 26, 1999 at Francis J. Collins Funeral RHODE ISLAND weight of the lives of millions across home (directions below); Mr. KENNEDY of Rhode Island. Mr. the globe was placed squarely upon the B. There will be a Mass at 12:30 p.m. on shoulders of countless young men like Wednesday, October 27, 1999 at Holy Re- Speaker, I offer a privileged resolution Senator CHAFEE, who left his studies at deemer Roman Catholic Church in Ken- (H. Res. 341) and ask for its immediate Yale and enlisted in the United States sington, Maryland (directions below); consideration. Marine Corps. C. Interment will be at the Gate of Heaven The Clerk read the resolution, as fol- Cemetery following the 12:30 Mass; and, Senator CHAFEE willingly walked D. A reception will be held at the Knights lows: into the fire of war, serving in the in- of Columbus, Rock Creek Council, 5417 West H. RES. 341 vasion force that blunted the Japanese Cedar Lane, in Bethesda, following inter- Resolved, That the House has heard with advance at a tropical island that is now ment, until 6:00 p.m. profound sorrow of the death of the Honor- part of our Nation’s collective memory, DIRECTIONS: able John H. Chafee, a Senator from the Guadalcanal. Mr. Speaker, his astound- Francis J. Collins Funeral Home, 500 Uni- State of Rhode Island. ing bravery and willingness to shoulder versity Blvd W, Silver Spring, MD 20901–4625 Resolved, That the Clerk communicate Phone: (301) 593–9500 these resolutions to the Senate and transmit the burden, placing his very life on the From the East on the Capitol Beltway/I–495 a copy thereof to the family of the deceased. line, speaks far more eloquently than (in Montgomery County): Resolved, That a committee be appointed words could ever speak about his dedi- 1: Take MD–193 WEST/UNIVERSITY BLVD on the part of the House to join a committee cation and his love for this fine coun- exit towards WHEATON (US–29 N). 0.2 miles appointed on the part of the Senate to at- try. 2: Merge onto MD–193 W. 1.1 miles tend the funeral. Indeed, he was recalled to active duty 3: MD–193 W becomes UNIVERSITY BLVD Resolved, That when the House adjourns in 1951, when he once again risked his W. 0.1 miles today, it adjourn as a further mark of re- From the West on the Capitol Beltway/I– life for freedom so that countless peo- spect to the memory of the deceased Sen- 495 (in Montgomery County): ple around the world would enjoy the ator. 1: Take the US–29 NORTH/COLESVILLE same freedom we enjoy here in this RD exit, exit number 30A, toward COLUM- The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. country. He commanded a rifle com- BIA. 0.1 miles (Note: Those coming from BARRETT of Nebraska). The gentleman pany of 200 American fighting men in downtown Silver Spring, Take the US–29 from Rhode Island (Mr. KENNEDY) is NORTH/COLESVILLE RD exit, exit number the brutal Korean conflict. recognized for 1 hour. I would like to take a moment to 30A, towards COLUMBIA. crossing over I–495/ Mr. KENNEDY of Rhode Island. Mr. Capitol Beltway) read a few lines from The Coldest War, 2: Merge onto COLESVILLE RD. 0.3 miles Speaker, after my opening remarks, I by James Brady. Jim Brady, who I am 3: Turn RIGHT onto MD–193 E. AND GET yield 30 minutes to the gentleman from told had dinner with Senator CHAFEE INTO LEFT U–TURN LANE IMMEDIATELY Connecticut (Mr. SHAYS), pending just this past week, served with then 4: Make U–Turn at light onto WEST- which I yield myself such time as I Captain CHAFEE in the Korean War. As BOUND MD–193 and cross Colesville Rd 0.8 may consume. miles we all know, the Korean war claimed 5: MD–193 E becomes UNIVERSITY BLVD Mr. Speaker, I know I speak for the lives of 54,000 Americans. This book W. 0.1 miles many today in saying that it does not is a first-person account of their expe- DIRECTIONS: please me to be standing here before rience. Holy Redeemer Roman Catholic Church, the House. At the outset, Jim Brady states of 9705 Summit Avenue, Kensington, Maryland We are here today because of the his book, ‘‘Memoirs are about remem- 20895, (301) 942–2333 (Rectory) passing of a man of uncommon valor, bering. I wish I could recall all the

VerDate 12-OCT-99 02:13 Oct 26, 1999 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00021 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A25OC7.039 pfrm02 PsN: H25PT1 H10748 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE October 25, 1999 names. If the book has a hero, it is that ‘‘Senator CHAFEE was a national conservatives, left-wing or right-wing. Captain JOHN H. CHAFEE.’’ leader on gun control,’’ calling him With Senator CHAFEE, however, it was Captain CHAFEE was in charge of the ‘‘one of the most effective voices for understood that labels were irrelevant. Dog Company in the U.S. Marine gun control in the Congress.’’ Whatever he did, you could be sure Corps’ First Division. Of Captain However, it was as chairman of the that it was done for the good of Rhode CHAFEE, Jim Brady writes, ‘‘You learn Environment and Public Works Com- Island and of our Nation. from men like CHAFEE, a Yalie with a mittee that Senator CHAFEE made a Mr. Speaker, when all is said and law degree from Harvard who came lasting and tangible contribution to all done, when the plaudits and the pun- from money, a handsome, patrician the lives of everyone across this Na- dits finish speaking about Senator man, physically courageous and tire- tion. Senator CHAFEE has been a cham- CHAFEE’s chairmanships, his commit- less. From all that could have come ar- pion for the environment during his tees, his campaigns, his debates, his rogance and snobbery. He possessed time in the United States Senate. He bills, and his legislative accomplish- neither of these traits. He was only has worked to improve the air that we ments, what will remain is what will calm and vigorous and efficient, usu- breathe with the Clean Air Act Amend- always have been there. That is, before ally cheerfully, decent and humane, a ments of 1990, and the fight against the the chairmanship of committees in the good man, a fine officer.’’ pollutants that are causing global United States Senate, before over- Mr. Speaker, far too often we use warming. seeing our Nation’s fleet as Secretary terms like ‘‘going to war’’ and ‘‘trench He fought to preserve our natural of the Navy, before sitting as Governor warfare’’ when talking about legisla- beauty and environmental safeguards of the State of Rhode Island, even be- tive battles which go on in Wash- that protect the lands we live in by fore the minority leadership of the ington, D.C. We should not throw protecting open space and preserving State legislative body, there was a 19- around these terms so lightly, Mr. wetlands from irresponsible develop- year-old known only as JOHN CHAFEE. Speaker, for we have seen in the ac- ment and exploitation. He fought for Mr. Speaker, I would like to paint a tions of Captain CHAFEE a true example our world’s biodiversity, working hard picture. It was the winter of 1942, and of patriotism and self-sacrifice, of a for the Endangered Species Act and this young man, a college student, willingness to accept a much more successfully trying to keep the most made a decision to leave the coziness daunting challenge than simply a egregious anti-environmental riders and the tradition-steeped security of House or Senate floor vote, an election from ever seeing the legislative light of the halls of Yale University for the un- campaign, or a policy or political de- day. certainty of a position as a private in bate. While we honor Senator CHAFEE by the United States Marine Corps, a The man that Jim Brady described in looking back on his accomplishments, move that would almost certainly lead this book, Captain CHAFEE, was willing we also should look at two good things to his exposure to enemy fire in the to make what is called the ultimate he was still working on at the time of heat of combat. sacrifice, the giving of one’s life for one his untimely death last evening. To this young man, the future Sen- country. Two legislative proposals of note ator JOHN H. CHAFEE, there was no Mr. Speaker, no one could ask for were S. 662 and S. 664. S. 662 was Sen- thought of the marbled corridors of the anything more than what Captain ator CHAFEE’s latest effort to assist the United States Senate in Washington, of CHAFEE was willing to offer. However, fight against breast and cervical can- the imposing office that he would have even after risking his life by serving in cer. This legislation attempted to as Secretary of the Navy at the Pen- the frozen tracts of Korea, Senator make screening for these diseases tagon, of the impressive view that he CHAFEE strove to give even more of available to low-income women. S. 664 would have as Governor of the State of himself to his community and to his is the Historic Home Ownership Assist- Rhode Island. There was only one State, contributing to the quality of ance Act, and as anyone from my State thought in Senator CHAFEE’s mind. life in his home in the State of Rhode of Rhode Island will tell us, preserving That was of what was right and what Island. our many historic homes is a means by was wrong. Senator CHAFEE graduated from Yale which we preserve our heritage. This This young man made the right deci- University and eventually went to Har- legislation seeks to make historic re- sion to fight for the right freedoms for vard Law School, entering the public habilitation and restoration a priority those who were half-way across the arena in 1956 when he was elected to in the Tax Code. world. He brought his honor and his in- the Rhode Island House of Representa- On both of these legislative fronts, tegrity into the Senate, the courage to tives. He served 6 years in this capac- we should all do well to honor not only vote his convictions, and the integrity ity, where he was also elected the Mi- Senator CHAFEE’s accomplishments, to defend his beliefs. nority Leader. He was elected Governor but also his work as well. There is no difference between that of Rhode Island in 1962, handily win- Mr. Speaker, Senator CHAFEE and I 19-year-old student who chose conflict ning reelection for two additional often engaged in what can be termed over complacency during a world war terms. ‘‘lively debates’’ about issues that we and the United States Senator whom In a heady appointment for this have had differences of opinion on. we mourn today. Both saw the chal- former marine, Senator CHAFEE was Senator CHAFEE was indeed a formi- lenges and scorned the path of least re- appointed to be President Nixon’s Sec- dable partner in our debates about pub- sistance. Instead of blazing their trail, retary of the Navy, working with a lic policy. However, it is the nature of they blazed their trail on the shining branch of the Armed Forces he dedi- our government, and I always felt that battlefield. Instead of shirking their cated so much of his life to. Senator I had grown as a legislator and as a cit- responsibilities, they lived up to their CHAFEE entered the United States Sen- izen and even as a person, as a result of responsibilities as citizens of this great ate in 1976, and most recently elected our exchanges, to put aside the per- country of ours, and that should serve to serve a fourth term in 1994. sonal and to underscore the profes- as a shining example that will far out- Senator CHAFEE was well known sional in our convictions to our home last even those of us who honor him to across the Nation as a moderate in his State. this day. party, a Senator who would often place When I look back at my work with Mr. SHAYS. Mr. Speaker, I yield my- pragmatism above partisan politics. He Senator CHAFEE, a quote I heard re- self such time as I may consume. used his frequently commonsense ap- cently from Thomas Jefferson comes to Mr. Speaker, I will share my time proach to policy to bring together all mind. In his first inaugural address as with some of my colleagues, and I kinds of legislative coalitions that president of this great Nation, Thomas thank the Rhode Island delegation for keep our Nation moving forward in Jefferson stated that, ‘‘Every dif- their love and respect for this great progressive and steady manner. ference of opinion is not a difference of Senator and wonderful human being. His range of accomplishments is principle. We have called by different I particularly want to thank the gen- staggering, touching on everything names brethren of the same principle.’’ tleman from Rhode Island (Mr. from health care to gun control. The In many situations we call ourselves WEYGAND), who is going to allow a Coalition to Stop Gun Violence stated Democrats or Republicans, liberals or number of our colleagues to make

VerDate 12-OCT-99 02:13 Oct 26, 1999 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00022 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K25OC7.058 pfrm02 PsN: H25PT1 October 25, 1999 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H10749 short comments before they get on we did not want it to end. We wanted Roosevelt, was a member of the Grand their way. that recognition that was being ac- Old Party. Mr. Speaker, I yield such time as he corded this fine human being to go on JOHN CHAFEE, having previously an- may consume to the gentleman from and on. The Nation has, indeed, suf- nounced his plans to retire in the year Virginia (Mr. WOLF). fered a great loss. So have many of us 2000, we knew we would be soon miss- (Mr. WOLF asked and was given per- in this great institution. ing his outstanding leadership. mission to revise and extend his re- He was an inspiration for me person- I join with my colleagues in extend- marks.) ally. He was a mentor, someone I could ing our condolences and prayers to b 1915 constantly call to seek advice, to seek JOHN’s widow, Virginia, to his family, guidance. He never steered me wrong. and to the many who admire JOHN Mr. WOLF. Mr. Speaker, I will be He always wanted to do what was best CHAFEE’s service to our Nation. very brief. I rise in very strong support for the people in a whole wide range of Mr. SHAYS. Mr. Speaker, I yield of this resolution to express our sym- areas, the environment, health care, such time as she may consume to the pathy to the Chafee family. Senator housing, assisting the disadvantaged. gentlewoman from Connecticut (Mrs. CHAFEE had an outstanding record, as Few men of his stature pass our way. JOHNSON). the gentleman from Rhode Island (Mr. We all have been privileged to work Mrs. JOHNSON of Connecticut. Mr. KENNEDY) expressed, both in the mili- with a giant in his time, one whose Speaker, I thank the gentleman from tary and as Secretary of Navy and in work will last for generations to come, Connecticut (Mr. SHAYS) for yielding the Congress. He was a strong, good one who has done so much for so many. me this time. friend of the State of Virginia. I will miss JOHN CHAFEE. The Nation United States Senator JOHN CHAFEE. I had the opportunity to sit with Sen- will miss him. It is hard to believe JOHN’s gone. He ator CHAFEE several months ago at the Mr. SHAYS. Mr. Speaker, I yield was a man of extraordinary intellect, dedication when they named the CIA such time as he may consume to the of a big warm heart, tremendous pa- after former President George Bush. He gentleman from New York (Mr. GIL- tience and tenacity, and a rich sense of expressed at that time that he was MAN). human. leaving and very anxious to go back (Mr. GILMAN asked and was given Few people have made as much dif- and live in his home State of Rhode Is- permission to revise and extend his re- ference in the lives of others as Sen- land. marks.) ator JOHN CHAFEE. When we think of So I wanted to just present myself Mr. GILMAN. Mr. Speaker, I thank people in the business world, in the here and say to the Chafee family and the gentleman from Connecticut for academic world, religious leaders, peo- to the United States Senate, we are yielding me this time. ple who dedicate their lives in the so- very, very sorry. Mr. Speaker, the Congress has lost a cial services or in our schools, few have Mr. SHAYS. Mr. Speaker, I yield true giant of the 20th century last touched so many as deeply as Senator such time as he may consume to the night with the sudden passing of the JOHN CHAFEE. gentleman from New York (Mr. BOEH- senior Senator from the State of Rhode Whether it was in environmental law, LERT). Island, the Honorable JOHN CHAFEE. in health policy, or in children’s serv- (Mr. BOEHLERT asked and was given JOHN CHAFEE’s outstanding dedica- ices, or in tax and trade law, JOHN was permission to revise and extend his re- tion to public service began half a cen- there. He was stalwart. He was prin- marks.) tury ago when he left Yale University cipled. He was determined. He under- Mr. BOEHLERT. Mr. Speaker, the to join the Marines after Pearl Harbor. stood what it meant to negotiate. He Nation has suffered a great loss with He was a hero at Guadalcanal, and then understood why in a democracy as the death of Senator JOHN CHAFEE. I do he was recalled to active duty when the enormously complex as ours one had to not say that lightly, for JOHN CHAFEE Korean War broke out and commanded come to agreement. was the conscience of the Senate. He a rifle company on the Korean penin- But compromise for JOHN never was an inspiration for literally hun- sula during that bloody conflict. He strayed from certain fundamental prin- dreds of people who have chosen the was one of the few members of either ciples of the commitments that each of path of public service. chamber of Congress to be a veteran of us must hold to one another in a free George Bernard Shaw once said, both World War II and the Korean War. society that cares for its people. ‘‘Some men see things, as they are and This young attorney, JOHN CHAFEE, I have enormous respect for JOHN. I ask why. I dream things that never became active in Republican politics in learned from him. I relied on him. The were and ask why not.’’ That exempli- his home State of Rhode Island. He was Senate relied on him. New England Re- fied the manner in which this great elected to Rhode Island’s State legisla- publican Members of both the House American conducted himself every sin- ture in 1956 as a young man of 34. He and Senate relied on him. We will miss gle day that he was privileged to serve eventually served as the minority lead- him tremendously. in public office. er in that body and was elected in 1962 I offer my heartfelt condolences to He saw the environment being rav- to the first of three successful 2-year his wife and his family and hope that aged, pollution rampant, and said we terms of governor of his State. the knowledge of his extraordinary gift must do something about it. He led the Then in 1968, President-elect Richard to this Nation, as well as to their lives, way. He saw poverty and squalor and Nixon appointed JOHN CHAFEE to be our will ease their pain in his loss. said someone has to do something Nation’s Secretary of the Navy, in Mr. SHAYS. Mr. Speaker, I yield about it. He led the way. He cham- which position he served meritoriously. such time as he may consume to the pioned for improving health care deliv- Finally, in 1976, JOHN was elected to gentleman from New York (Mr. LAZIO). ery in America. He did so many things the first of four terms in our U.S. Sen- Mr. LAZIO. Mr. Speaker, I want to so well. ate. In that position, he served his thank the gentleman from Connecticut He was not one to seek glory but one State and Nation in an admirable man- for yielding me the time. who constantly worked tirelessly to ner. He was chairman of the Senate’s America has lost one of the towering obtain results. Just a couple of weeks environment and public works com- figures in its history in the loss of ago, I was privileged to be at a banquet mittee. In that position, he was a con- JOHN CHAFEE. We have heard this where this very distinguished United stant reminder to all of us in both bod- evening about the impact that JOHN States Senator and great American ies of the need to protect the ecology of CHAFEE has had on so many Members was honored by the League of Con- our planet. Much of the far-reaching of Congress. servation Voters. Ted Roosevelt, IV, environmental legislation in the last If I can, I would like to, for a mo- was presiding. A number of us, the gen- quarter century bears his fingerprints. ment, just touch on how that senior tleman from Connecticut (Mr. SHAYS) JOHN CHAFEE is one of the co-found- statesman from Rhode Island who in so and others, were there that evening. ers of the Theodore Roosevelt Fund, many ways epitomized the very finest I think all of us stood a little bit tall- which helped remind his fellow Repub- of public service, who is the person er when JOHN CHAFEE was honored. The licans that the most conservation- that the public ought to be thinking applause seemed never to end because minded of all Presidents, Theodore about when they think about the very,

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There was not a The Senator was somebody who un- ful to his memory as we work on our single reason, frankly, why somebody derstood how essential it was that legislative proposals throughout the of JOHN CHAFEE’s statuture or experi- those of us who were working on envi- year. ence and the demands on his time as he ronmental issues recognize that there Mr. SHAYS. Mr. Speaker, I yield the had would have accepted that invita- is not only a right, but a responsibility balance of my time to the gentleman tion from a freshman who really could to make sure that, at the time we try from Rhode Island (Mr. KENNEDY), and do nothing at all for him. But he said, to save our environment, there is not wish to thank again the gentleman without hesitation, yes. any need at all to trash our economy. from Rhode Island (Mr. WEYGAND) and He came down. He was generous with In fact, I think he said quite clearly the gentleman from Rhode Island (Mr. his time. He did not rush back. He was that the balance between economic and KENNEDY) for their graciousness in let- gracious. He displayed the command environmental issues was not only ap- ting a number of Republicans speak on over the nuances of health policy that propriate, it was essential; that a this incredibly wonderful gentleman. so many have applauded him for. strong economy and a strong environ- And also to say to my colleagues that I think it says a lot to me about the ment go hand in hand. the Senator clearly was an American man, JOHN CHAFEE, about his char- first before he was a Republican, and b 1930 acter, about his sense of giving, about that is what made him so great. We his leadership, about his investment in And I think Senator CHAFEE has just appreciate his graciousness and another young legislator, perhaps mov- proven that again and again in his his- thoughtfulness. ing up the ranks. tory of working on environmental Once again, I thank my colleagues I have now had the pleasure to work issues here in the Capitol. from Rhode Island, and I apologize be- with and work alongside JOHN CHAFEE Let me just say, though, that I was cause we had more speakers than I had over my four terms in the House as I privileged to be able to work with this thought we would, but that was nice. have seen him master tax policy, envi- man on certain issues. Our beach bill Mr. KENNEDY of Rhode Island. Mr. ronmental policy, and health policy. issues, border pollution issues. He was Speaker, on behalf of my colleague, the This is a legislator who knows the nu- always at the forefront in wanting to gentleman from Rhode Island (Mr. ances of policy, knows the details of make sure we made our laws here in WEYGAND) and myself, I submit for the policy as well as any staff member that Washington work in the real world and RECORD condolences and remarks by is in the room. He prides himself in that the environment would benefit the President of the United States, that intellect and in that work ethic of from our intentions. William Jefferson Clinton; the Vice understanding the issue. He felt that In fact, I think Senator CHAFEE made President of the United States, ALBERT the public deserved no less. He called a great point in saying that when it GORE; the Secretary of Defense, as well to us a higher standard. comes to environmental issues, caring Recently, I was fortunate enough to as many others, including many of the is not enough, we need to be smart, we organizations whose causes Senator attend a dinner hosted by the League need to base it on scientific ap- of Conservation Voters that honored CHAFEE dedicated his public service ca- proaches, and talk about practical out- reer to. JOHN CHAFEE for a lifetime achieve- come. And I think all of us that have ment. What I found remarkable about STATEMENT BY SECRETARY OF DEFENSE WIL- worked with him on so many issues un- LIAM S. COHEN ON THE PASSING OF SEN. that event was, as Senator CHAFEE rose derstand that maybe coming from a JOHN H. CHAFEE to accept the reward, this applause by small State like Rhode Island he recog- people from both sides of the aisle, ‘‘Senator John Chafee was a valued friend, nized that lofty ideas must be grounded a talented Navy Secretary, Governor and from Members of Congress, from advo- in reality and that outcome was essen- Senator, a valiant Marine, a New England cates, from so-called ordinary citizens, tial. gentleman, and one of the finest people I’ve just grew and grew in warmth and in A lot of people do not know about the ever known. His death is a great loss to the appreciation and respect. Senate and to this nation. Senator that he was a marine. Some America mourns the loss of JOHN He leaves an enduring legacy of modera- say ex-marine, but those of us that CHAFEE because he was an outstanding tion, decency, concern for the environment, leader, an outstanding citizen, an out- know the marines know there is no and love for Rhode Island and America. standing man who is an example to us such thing as an Ex-marine. One you Many years into the future, his life and ca- all and for which I think he richly and are a marine, you are always a marine. reer will be a standard against which those who aspire to public service will be meas- his family richly deserves the acco- He was mentioning to me one time that he had done his boot camp at ured. lades of this body and the American Janet and I extend our most heartfelt sym- public. Camp Elliott in San Diego, and he was pathy to Virginia and the entire Chafee fam- Mr. SHAYS. Mr. Speaker, I yield wondering if he could come out and see ily at this time of loss.’’ such time as he may consume to the the camp and how much it had gentleman from California (Mr. changed. And, frankly, my office had STATEMENT OF SARAH BRADY RE: THE DEATH OF SENATOR JOHN CHAFEE BILBRAY). the privilege of sending him photos of Mr. BILBRAY. Mr. Speaker, I would what Camp Elliott looked like when he Jim and I were deeply saddened this morn- like to thank the gentleman from Con- was there before World War II and what ing to hear of the passing of our friend, John necticut for yielding me this time. it looks like today. And he was just Chafee. Senator Chafee was a true gentleman Mr. Speaker, I stand today in honor very, very surprised at what a change and statesman. His leadership in reducing gun violence in our country will be greatly of Senator CHAFEE. Senator CHAFEE is had happened to Camp Elliott in San missed in the United States Senate. somebody that a lot of my colleagues Diego since he had been there. This past June, Handgun Control honored knew personally and professionally for Well, I think we are all going to re- Senator Chafee for his leadership and com- a long time. member what changes the Senate and mitment at our 25th anniversary luncheon. I just happened to have had the privi- the Capitol have had, and Washington As he accepted his ‘‘Celebration of Courage’’ lege over the last few years of working has had since Mr. CHAFEE became Sen- award, Senator Chafee was characteris- with the Senator on environmental ator CHAFEE and what great changes tically modest. Jim and I were honored to issues. For those of us that have tried and positive changes he put through. have known him and to have called him our friend. We will miss him. to work on bipartisan efforts of envi- Be it Democrat or Republican, I would ronmental issues, Senator CHAFEE was ask us all to remember that Senator SENATOR JOHN CHAFEE (R-RI) WAS GUN the cornerstone in the Senate to make CHAFEE always kept his promise to his CONTROL STALWART sure that we did get that kind of co- country. Not just as a Senator, but also Washington, DC—Senator John Chafee (R- operation. as a marine. Semper fi. He was always RI) died Sunday, silencing one of the most

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effective voices for gun control in Congress. John Chafee. Senator Chafee was at the helm gentleman from New York (Mr. BOEH- Throughout Senator Chafee’s distinguished of every major environmental achievement LERT), the gentleman from New York career, he tirelessly argued for gun control in the past two decades. His leadership (Mr. GILMAN), the gentlewoman from and introduced landmark legislation to ban steered our nation on a course of environ- Connecticut (Mrs. JOHNSON), and the the possession of handguns. mental conservation and protection. Tran- President of the Coalition to Stop Gun Vi- scending party lines, Senator Chafee worked gentleman from New York (Mr. LAZIO) olence Michael Beard lauded Senator to improve our lives by fighting for tough for all of their kind words, because at Chafee’s longstanding commitment to pre- environmental laws, including the Clean Air a time like this, remembrances are venting gun violence. ‘‘Senator Chafee was a Act, the Clean Water Act, the Endangered very important to the family members, national leader on gun control. In addition Species Act and Superfund clean-ups. and I do indeed believe that they will to introducing legislation to ban the posses- ‘‘When others sought to weaken environ- hear all of these and I want to thank sion of handguns, Senator Chafee was a tire- mental protections, Senator Chafee coura- them personally. less advocate for the Brady Law and a ban on geously stood up and demanded that compa- assault weapons. Senator Chafee understood nies clean up the toxic pollution they cre- On behalf of the people of Rhode Is- that gun violence was an epidemic, but that ated. Thanks to Senator Chafee’s vision and land, I rise today, Mr. Speaker, to it was beatable through tough, restrictive hard work, our children have a better chance mark the far too sudden passing of my measures on firearms. In 1995, Senator to enjoy a heritage of breathable air, drink- colleague and my constituent JOHN Chafee addressed our national meeting of able water, abundant wildlife and clean gun violence prevention activists and spoke coasts. CHAFEE. The senior Senator from movingly about how he came to endorse a ‘‘Because of Senator Chafee’s dedication, Rhode Island was someone that we will ban on handguns. He encouraged the activ- our nation is a healthier, more beautiful never, ever forget because of the great ists to keep up the good fight and to always place to raise our children. Like the lands he work that he has done on so many dif- persevere. In a time when partisan bickering fought to protect, Senator Chafee is widely ferent areas. But first and foremost my has kept Congress at a standstill on impor- admired and completely irreplaceable.’’ thoughts, my prayers, are with the tant issues, including gun violence preven- family of JOHN, his wife Virginia, his tion, Senator Chafee could always be count- PRESIDENT CLINTON’S STATEMENT TODAY ON five children, including Mayor Lincoln ed on to rise above petty squabbles and put THE DEATH OF JOHN CHAFEE Chafee from Warwick and their 12 the needs of the nation first. He will be sore- Before I begin my remarks, I would like to ly missed.’’ offer my sincere condolences to the family of grandchildren. I know it is often dif- The Coalition to Stop Gun Violence is Senator John Chafee who passed away last ficult to grasp the enormity and the comprised of 44 national organizations and night. Rhode Island and America have lost meaning of the loss of this kind, and I over 100,000 individual members. Michael one of the strongest leaders this nation has offer my sincere condolences to the Beard has been President of the Coalition to ever produced. Senator Chafee, who recently Senator’s family. Stop Gun Violence since its inception in 1974. announced his retirement from the Senate after 23 years of distinguished service, will Like many Rhode Islanders, we woke ENVIRONMENTALISTS MOURN PASSING OF be sorely missed. He was a champion of the up this morning in total shock when SENATOR JOHN CHAFEE environment and health care who always put we heard that JOHN CHAFEE had passed The League of Conservation Voters is deep- his concern for the American people above last evening of heart failure. Although ly saddened by the unexpected loss of a true partisanship. Known throughout his beloved his public career had spanned over 44 environmental hero, Senator John Chafee. Rhode Island simply as, ‘‘the man you can years, the Senator still had many gifts ‘‘The passing of Senator Chafee leaves a trust,’’ Senator Chafee was the consummate to give, and I am sure over these next huge hole in the Senate, and an even bigger statesman. For him civility was not simply a 13 to 14 months, if he had finished his hole in our hearts,’’ said LCV President Deb matter of personal manners. It was his ideal Callahan. ‘‘Senator Chafee’s courageous of how politics should be conducted. I ask all tenure in office, he would have pro- leadership made him one of the most impor- Americans to join me and Hillary in offering vided those to the people of America, tant allies the environmental community our prayers and comfort to his wife, Ginny and particularly to his beloved people has ever known. His unwavering environ- their five children and 12 grandchildren. of Rhode Island. I know upon his re- mental commitment will be greatly missed.’’ tirement, which he was looking for- Throughout his 23-year career as U.S. Sen- STATEMENT BY THE VICE PRESIDENT ward to, he would have served us even ator from Rhode Island, Chafee served as Tipper and I were saddened to hear of the in greater ways, far beyond what we both chairman and ranking member of the passing of Senator John Chafee. would have ever expected from this Environment and Public Works Committee. John was one of the friends I most re- fine gentleman from Rhode Island. Chafee consistently worked to safeguard spected and admired in the Senate. And America’s environmental and public health though we came from opposite sides of the It is indeed a huge loss for all of us. protections. He demonstrated political cour- political aisle, we saw eye-to-eye on many We were blessed to have a committed age in both large and small conservation bat- issues. I will always respect his dedication to public servant such as JOHN as a mem- tles that were waged over the years in Con- serving the people of Rhode Island, his heart- ber of our General Assembly back in gress. felt commitment to the environment, and 1956, as our governor, as Secretary of Chaffee earned a lifetime environmental his bipartisan approach to the Senate. score of 70 percent from the League of Con- I will also remember John as a brave man. the Navy, and for the past 23 years as servation Voters. Earlier this month LCV For despite the many pressures he faced over our Senator. The contributions he chairman Theodore Roosevelt IV presented the two decades he served in the Senate, he made to our State, to our Nation, will Senator Chafee the organization’s 1999 Life- was never a partisan, never an ideologue. He never be forgotten. And his legacies, time Achievement Award. Roosevelt noted was simply the gentleman from Rhode Island particularly with regard to his work on that Senator Chafee’s successful leadership who was never afraid to speak his mind and the environment, health care, and to in strengthening the Clean Air and Safe allow the American people to judge his ac- disadvantaged children, will be forever Drinking Water acts and his tireless efforts tions. appreciated. to preserve open space and conserve Amer- Our thoughts and prayers are with his wife, ica’s natural resources made him a true envi- Virginia, and his children, Zechariah, Lin- If there was any proof that his death ronmental hero. coln, John, Jr., Georgia, and Quentin. came too soon, it could perhaps be The League of Conservation Voters is the Mr. Speaker, I yield such time as he found in the Senator’s own words. Not bipartisan political voice of the national en- vironmental community. LCV is the only na- may consume to the gentleman from too long ago, in fact just last year, tional environmental organization dedicated Rhode Island (Mr. WEYGAND), from the when a reporter from the Providence full-time to holding members of Congress ac- Second District of Rhode Island. Journal asked him, ‘‘Senator, what countable for their votes. For each Congress, Mr. WEYGAND. Mr. Speaker, let me would you like to be remembered for? LCV publishes the National Environmental first begin by thanking my colleague, What would you like to have on your Scorecard that assigns a percentage rating the gentleman from Rhode Island (Mr. tombstone? What would you like to to each member of Congress based on that KENNEDY) for his very eloquent and have as an epitaph?’’, JOHN CHAFEE year’s environmental votes. heartfelt words about JOHN CHAFEE. It laughed and rolled back in his seat and was not only a fitting tribute to a won- simply said, ‘‘Here lies.’’, and never fin- SIERRA CLUB MOURNS DEATH OF SENATOR JOHN CHAFEE (R–RI) derful man but a fitting tribute by a ished the phrase. Because he knew he Statement of Sierra Club Executive Direc- true gentleman from Rhode Island. had much more work to do. He never tor Carl Pope: I also want to thank the gentleman felt that he could leave anything un- ‘‘The Sierra Club is deeply saddened by the from Connecticut (Mr. SHAYS), the gen- done, and he indeed wanted to be sure loss of a true environmental giant, Senator tleman from Virginia (Mr. WOLF), the that he had that opportunity.

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And He recognized that, and the 23 years been a stalwart in Rhode Island poli- during his 23 years in the U.S. Senate, that he served in the Senate, I think, tics, but he wanted to go home to his he has worked on a number of issues were marked by bipartisanship rather beloved State of Rhode Island; he want- important to our Nation but, most no- than partisanship. ed to share his time with his wife, his tably, protecting and preserving the It is truly an honor to have served family, and his grandchildren. environment. Most of us know JOHN for with JOHN CHAFEE, to have known him, JOHN was a tireless worker starting that. to have worked with him, and to have back in 1956, when he first ran for the In an interview last year, JOHN helped him in whatever way we could State House of Representatives in CHAFEE listed the enactment of the on many of the pieces of legislation he Rhode Island from the City of War- Clean Water Act and the Clean Air Act thought was most important. He, and wick. Very quickly he emerged as the as his proudest accomplishments. And the gentleman from Virginia (Mr. minority leader in the House of Rep- Senator CHAFEE, for many reasons, has WOLF), and myself worked very hard in resentatives. And just after 6 years, he the right to be proud. The passage of opposing casino gambling. We worked ran for Governor of the State of Rhode the Clean Air Act has been very suc- together, the gentleman from Rhode Is- Island. Winning a very narrow margin cessful in cleaning the air and improv- land (Mr. KENNEDY), Senator REED, and of victory in a Republican primary, ing public health. The air is indeed myself on improving qualify home then going on to win a razor thin vic- cleaner and the public health is indeed health care, and we worked on many tory in 1962 to become the State’s Gov- improved because of JOHN CHAFEE. We things that were important to the citi- ernor. still have a long way to go, and a fit- zens of Rhode Island. Quickly, in 1963, as he began his ten- ting way to pay our tribute and re- His congeniality, his demeanor, his ure as chief executive, he started work- member JOHN CHAFEE is to continue ability to forge a compromise are per- ing on many of the pressing issues of the great work he began on improving haps the most important hallmarks the State, including their State free- the quality of the air we breathe, and not only of JOHN CHAFEE himself, but way and transportation systems, but the water that we drink and that we his legacy a legislator. He was a true most notably JOHN was known for his use for fishing and swimming. gentleman, a class act, and in the best work on the environment. I remember With respect to the Clean Water Act, possible way, the best possible terms, very clearly as a landscape architect Senator CHAFEE was a true leader, and he was a statesman. and as a youngster that JOHN CHAFEE we should be especially proud. Approxi- We will miss him dearly, Mr. Speak- started a program that he dubbed mately 25 years ago, only one-third of er. Rhode Island will miss him dearly. Green Acres. It was one of the first the Nation’s waters were safe for fish- Our sympathies, our condolences go State environmental programs to en- ing and swimming according to the out to his family. We have lost a giant hance, to protect, and preserve open EPA. And now that has nearly doubled. in Rhode Island politics and in Amer- spaces and create recreational spaces Today, two-thirds of the Nation’s wa- ican politics. throughout our State. It was known ters are safe for fishing and swimming. The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. that JOHN CHAFEE was, first of all, an This is especially important because of BARRETT of Nebraska). The gentleman environmentalist, but, most impor- the vast majority of our population liv- from Rhode Island (Mr. WEYGAND) will tantly, he knew how to get such a bill ing near or on the coast and near those control the balance of the time. passed in a Democratic General Assem- waters. Mr. WEYGAND. Mr. Speaker, I yield bly. He was a craftsman at the very Clean water is imperative for our such time as she may consume to the best when it came to the legislature. State, in terms of its commercial fish- gentlewoman from Maryland (Mrs. JOHN CHAFEE, most notably, led in ing, its tourism, and its agriculture, MORELLA). preservation not only as a member of but also for the entire country. All of b 1945 our General Assembly and as Governor these contribute significantly to our but also as a Senator. As Senator last economy, not to mention the vast im- Mrs. MORELLA. Mr. Speaker, I had year, advocating for more open space, provements to the quality of life, and to come here simply to say that we in he said, ‘‘It is our duty as citizens to we can thank JOHN CHAFEE for that. Congress and in the United States of preserve for the future generations as In addition to his leadership on pre- America have really lost a great man. much of our State’s natural beauty, its serving the environment, he has been a He is a man who believed in what green open spaces, sandy beaches, and leader when it came to health care, the Shakespeare said, ‘‘To nature none vibrant wetlands as we possibly can.’’ quality of health care, access to health more bound.’’ He believed in the legacy Countless Rhode Islanders, including care, but also ensuring that child care that we must leave our offspring with myself, can personally attest to the is available to all working families in regard to nature. beauty of such wonderful places like Rhode Island and throughout this I must say I feel like somebody who Colt State Park and many of our country. One of the hallmarks was his is bound to JOHN CHAFEE. He was to me beaches. And it was because of JOHN recognition of the need to compromise a role model. And I do not even think CHAFEE’s perseverance that we have and work with people from both sides he knew that. But I looked to him as a these spaces today. It is because of his of the aisle. Working with both sides man who, as has been mentioned, was leadership in those areas that we have was not something that was uncommon bipartisan, who was a man of integrity, these wonderful open spaces today. to JOHN CHAFEE. a man of coalition building, and a man In 1969, President Richard Nixon ap- I remember back in 1984, when I was who exemplified great common sense. pointed him Secretary of the Navy and first thinking about running for the He cared about the people that he he fought through that difficult period State House of Representatives in represented in Rhode Island. He cared of time during the Vietnam War to be Rhode Island, I was a Democrat all my about the people of the United States. the best he possibly could be as Sec- life, but JOHN CHAFEE called me up and He cared about the vulnerable people, retary of the Navy. His distinguished asked me to consider running as a Re- the children, those who needed health military career, including tours in publican. He said we need environ- care. And he cared about the environ- World War II and Korea, and his ties to mentalists and people who have an un- ment which, if endangered and if vio- Rhode Island and the strong naval her- derstanding, like you, of what it takes lated, might not be restored. itage that we have, provided an invalu- to get things done. I thanked him very So we have heard of the great trib- able background for that position. In kindly and humbly, because it was utes to him in terms of what he did this position, Senator CHAFEE guided truly a tribute to have that Senator achieve. But, for me, he was a man the Navy through the final years of the call this lowly candidate for a State that I felt would take legislation and

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He had some difficult skir- resentative, Governor, Secretary of the Navy He proved that a sustained dedication to mishes that he had to contend and and United States Senator, JOHN CHAFEE has one's ideals through politics can make a real transcended all of it. set an unprecedented level of service having and lasting difference to our communities and So to the family of Senator JOHN an impact on both his state and the nation. our country. His retirement would have left a CHAFEE, our condolences. He will live His absence will leave a void not only in void in Congress; his untimely death leaves a on in love. Rhode Island but on the nation as a whole. void in the hearts of all who had the privilege To all of our colleagues, those from When the United States entered World War of knowing and working with a true statesman Rhode Island, those from all parts of II, he left Yale to enlist in the Marine Corps, and citizen. the country, we will all miss him very and then served in the original invasion force Mrs. MINK of Hawaii. Mr. Speaker, I rise to deeply. My hope is and my belief is at Guadalcanal. He was recalled to active duty join my colleagues in expressing my deepest that his inspiration will live on. And in 1951, and commanded a rifle company in sympathy to Virginia Chafee and all the mem- so, although he will be lost, he will be Korea. bers of her family on the loss of her beloved with us always. He served six years in the Rhode Island husband, our esteemed colleague Senator So I thank so much the gentleman House of Representatives, where he was JOHN H. CHAFEE. from Rhode Island (Mr. WEYGAND) for elected Minority Leader. Running for Governor Last night our nation lost a great American. his great tribute to the man that we all in 1962, CHAFEE was elected by 398 votes. He JOHN CHAFEE saw combat service in both loved. was then reelected in 1964 and 1996Ðboth World War II and the Korean War. He served Mr. WEYGAND. Mr. Speaker, I yield times by the largest margin in the State's his- with distinction in the Rhode Island House of myself such time as I may consume. tory. In January 1969, he was appointed Sec- Representatives, as Governor of the State of Mr. Speaker, I thank the gentle- retary of the Navy and served in that post for Rhode Island, and as Secretary of the Navy. woman from Maryland (Mrs. MORELLA) three-and-a-half years. For the past 23 years, JOHN CHAFEE has and all the speakers here this evening JOHN CHAFEE's Senate career began in served in the U.S. Senate where he was uni- for their comments. It is a fitting trib- 1976. He was reelected to a fourth term in versally respected for his integrity, civility, and ute to a gentleman, a statesman, and 1994, with sixty-five percent of the vote, and deeply held convictions. we thank them for their comments. is the only Republican to be elected to the Senator CHAFEE's contributions to our nation Mr. GILMAN. Mr. Speaker, the Congress U.S. Senate from Rhode Island in the past 68 are many. His legacy includes a cleaner envi- has lost a true giant of the 20th Century last years. ronment, better health care, and a model of night with the sudden passing of the Senior Chairman of the Environment and Public true bipartisanship from which we can all Senator from the State of Rhode Island, the Works Committee, the Senator was a leading learn. Honorable JOHN H. CHAFEE. voice in crafting Clean Air Act of 1990 which I join in giving thanks for his life. JOHN CHAFEE's outstanding dedication to strengthened pollution emissions legislation, Mr. WEYGAND. Mr. Speaker, I yield public service began over a half a century ago and a bill to strengthen the Safe Drinking back the balance of my time. when he left Yale University to join the Marine Water Act. Senator CHAFEE is a longtime ad- The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. Corps after Pearl Harbor. A hero of Guadal- vocate for wetland conservation and open BARRETT of Nebraska). Without objec- canal, JOHN CHAFEE was recalled to active space preservation, and has been the recipi- tion, the previous question is ordered duty when the Korean War broke out and ent of every major environmental award. on the resolution. commanded a rifle company on the Korean A senior member of the Finance Committee, There was no objection. peninsula during that bloody conflict. Accord- Senator CHAFEE has worked successfully to The SPEAKER pro tempore. The ingly, he was one of the few Members of ei- expand health care coverage for women and question is on the resolution. ther Chamber of Congress to be a veteran of children, and to improve community services The resolution was agreed to. both World War II and Korea. for persons with disabilities. In 1990, Senator A motion to reconsider was laid on As a young attorney, JOHN CHAFEE became CHAFEE spearheaded the Republican Health the table. active in Republican politics in his home state Care Task Force and became a prominent fig- f of Rhode Island. He was elected to Rhode Is- ure in the national health reform debate. He land's state legislature in 1956 as a young went on to lead the bipartisan effort to craft a GENERAL LEAVE man of 34. He eventually served as the Minor- comprehensive health care reform proposal in Mr. WEYGAND. Mr. Speaker, I ask ity Leader in that body, and was elected in 1994. unanimous consent that all Members 1962 to the first of three successful two year The Senator has received awards and en- may have 5 legislative days within terms as Governor of his state. dorsements from such organizations as The which to revise and extend their re- In 1968, President-elect Nixon appointed National Federation of Independent Business, marks on House Resolution 344. JOHN CHAFEE to be our nation's Secretary of The American Nurses Association, The The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there the Navy in which position he served meritori- League of Conservation Voters, The Sierra objection to the request of the gen- ously. Finally, in 1976, JOHN was elected to Club, Handgun Control Inc., Planned Parent- tleman from Rhode Island? the first of four terms in the U.S. Senate. In hood, Citizens Against Government Waste, There was no objection. that position, he served his state and nation and the National PTA. f admirably. He was Chairman of the Senate's Senator JOHN CHAFEE has approached his REPORT ON RESOLUTION PRO- Environment and Public Works Committee. In remarkable career with the single premise to VIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF that position, he was a constant reminder to operate through consensus and cooperation H.R. 1987, FAIR ACCESS TO IN- all of us of the need to protect the ecology of wherever possible in order to get the business DEMNITY AND REIMBURSEMENT our planet, and much of the far-reaching envi- of the people done. A Republican operating in ACT ronmental legislation of the last quarter cen- a heavily Democratic state, Senator CHAFEE tury bears his fingerprints. JOHN CHAFEE was understood that partisanship had no place in Mr. DREIER, from the Committee on one of the co-founders of the Theodore Roo- politics. Today, I express my sincere sympathy Rules, submitted a privileged report sevelt Fund, which helped remind his fellow to Senator CHAFEE's family, friends and the (Rept. No. 106–414) on the resolution (H. Republicans that the most conservation-mind- great people of Rhode Island. America has Res. 342) providing for consideration of ed of all PresidentsÐTheodore RooseveltÐ lost a unique native son and a hero for us all the bill (H.R. 1987) to allow the recov- was a member of the Grand Old Party. to remember. ery of attorneys’ fees and costs by cer- JOHN CHAFEE, having previously announced Mr. GEPHARDT. Mr. Speaker, I join my col- tain employers and labor organizations his plans to retire in the year 2000, we knew leagues and all Rhode Islanders in mourning who are prevailing parties in pro- we would be missing his outstanding leader- the untimely death of Senator CHAFEE. ceedings brought against them by the ship. I join with my colleagues in extending The Senator was a principled voice who National Labor Relations Board or by our condolences and prayers to JOHN's widow was able to work with both sides of the aisle the Occupational Safety and Health

VerDate 12-OCT-99 03:05 Oct 26, 1999 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00027 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K25OC7.069 pfrm02 PsN: H25PT1 H10754 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE October 25, 1999 Administration, which was referred to Drawing from intellectual property tleman from North Carolina (Mr. the House Calendar and ordered to be laws already in place in the U.S. for ETHERIDGE) is recognized for 5 minutes. printed. other products in which access is an (Mr. ETHERIDGE addressed the f issue, pollution control devices as one House. His remarks will appear here- example, legislation would establish after in the Extensions of Remarks.) SPECIAL ORDERS product licensing for essential pre- f The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mrs. scription drugs. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a WILSON). Under the Speaker’s an- If a drug price is so outrageously nounced policy of January 6, 1999, and previous order of the House, the gen- high that it bears no semblance to pric- tleman from Rhode Island (Mr. under a previous order of the House, ing norms for other industries, the WEYGAND) is recognized for 5 minutes. the following Members will be recog- Federal Government could require drug nized for 5 minutes each. (Mr. WEYGAND addressed the House. manufacturers to license their patent His remarks will appear hereafter in f to generic drug companies. The generic the Extensions of Remarks.) companies could sell competing prod- AFFORDABLE PRESCRIPTION f DRUGS ACT ucts before the brand name expires, paying the patentholder royalties for REPUBLICAN LEADERSHIP: LEAD The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a that right. The patentholder would BY EXAMPLE previous order of the House, the gen- still be amply rewarded for being the The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a tleman from Ohio (Mr. BROWN) is rec- first on the market, and Americans previous order of the House, the gen- ognized for 5 minutes. would benefit from competitively driv- tleman from Ohio (Mr. STRICKLAND) is Mr. BROWN of Ohio. Madam Speak- en prices. recognized for 5 minutes. er, I joined the President and Health Alternatively, a drug company could Mr. STRICKLAND. Madam Speaker, and Human Services Secretary Shalala lower voluntarily their price, which I have introduced today a sense-of-Con- today at the White House to call on would preclude the Government from gress resolution. This sense-of-Con- Congress to approve a prescription finding cause for product licensing. Ei- gress resolution simply says that if we drug benefit in Medicare. We also ther way, Madam Speaker, the price of are going to engage in an across-the- called on private health plans to con- prescription drugs would go down. board cut in all the Federal agencies, tinue providing coverage for medicine The bill requires drug companies to then Members of Congress should ac- that doctors prescribe. provide audited, detailed information cept a similar cut in their salaries. The problem is twofold. Millions of on drug company expenses. Given that I would like to share the contents of Americans, young and old, cannot af- these companies are asking us to ac- my resolution: ford the high costs of prescription cept a status quo that has bankrupt ‘‘Whereas, Congress may pass an drugs. And the majority in Congress seniors and fueled health care infla- across-the-board funding reduction for refuse to lift a finger to reduce these tion, they have kept us guessing about Federal agencies to bring closure to prices and help protect public health. their true cost for far too long. the debate on Fiscal Year 2000 funding Unlike other industrialized nations, We can continue to buy into drug in- levels; the U.S. does not regulate drug prices. dustry threats that R&D will dry up Whereas, lawmakers voted them- So drug companies charge us the high- unless we continue to shelter them selves a 3.4 percent cost-of-living ad- est prices of any nation by multiples of from competition. That argument, justment this year; two and three and even four times however, Madam Speaker, falls apart Whereas, salaries of Members of Con- what citizens in other countries pay. when we look at how R&D is funded gress would not be affected by an Within the United States, drug com- today. across-the-board reduction; panies are charging the highest prices Long story short, most of research Whereas, the rest of the Govern- to those with the least bargaining and development dollars are provided ment’s payroll would be affected by the power, the elderly and those without by U.S. taxpayers. Get this: fifty per- proposed reduction, which would likely health insurance. Drug companies are cent of all the research and develop- result in layoffs and temporary fur- diverting also huge sums of money, ment for drug development in this loughs; money that comes from inflated drug country are paid for by taxpayers and Whereas, it is estimated that the re- prices, into advertising. the National Institutes of Health and ductions could force layoffs of 39,000 From a market perspective, drug other Federal and State agencies; and military personnel; and companies are doing everything they of the 50 percent that drug companies Whereas, programs at the Depart- should be doing. We cannot blame drug actually spend, they get tax deductions ment of Education, Department of companies for maximizing their prof- from Congress for that. Labor, and the Department of Health its. They make more money than any Yet, prescription drug companies re- and Human Services, programs such as other industry in America. That is ward American taxpayers by charging Meals on Wheels, the National Insti- their job. Nor can we blame the Presi- Americans consumers two times, three tutes of Health, Head Start, and the dent and many of us in Congress for times, four times the price for prescrip- Safe and Drug Free Schools program taking steps to protect seniors and the tion drugs that people in other coun- would be reduced. uninsured and to address the ramifica- tries pay. Now, therefore, be it resolved that tions of what drug companies are doing Madam Speaker, we can do nothing any across-the-board funding reduction to the disadvantaged. That is our job. in this body, or we can dare to chal- for agencies in Fiscal Year 2000 should I have introduced an initiative that lenge the drug industry on behalf of also include the same reduction for sal- would bring down prices without tak- seniors and every health care consumer aries of Members of Congress.’’ ing away the industry’s incentive to in this country. Why have I introduced this resolu- act like an industry. My bill promotes I urge my colleagues to support low- tion? It is because a 1.4 percent reduc- good old-fashioned American competi- ering the cost of prescription drugs. tion. tion, as is being discussed, would lead f The Affordable Prescription Drug to approximately 103,000 fewer women, Act, H.R. 2927, does not use price con- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a infants, and children from benefiting trols or regulations to bring down pre- previous order of the House, the gen- from the food assistance and nutrition scription drug prices. What my bill tleman from Oklahoma (Mr. COBURN) is programs offered under the WIC pro- does is reduce drug industry power and recognized for 5 minutes. gram. increase consumer power by subjecting (Mr. COBURN addressed the House. Title I, which provides educational the drug industry to the same competi- His remarks will appear hereafter in benefits for disadvantaged students, tive forces that other industries bear. the Extensions of Remarks.) would be cut by $109 million. Head It is a means of moderating prices that f Start would be cut so that some 6,700 are too high without inadvertently set- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a fewer children would be able to benefit ting prices too low. previous order of the House, the gen- from Head Start programs.

VerDate 12-OCT-99 02:13 Oct 26, 1999 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00028 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K25OC7.070 pfrm02 PsN: H25PT1 October 25, 1999 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H10755 The Centers for Disease Control nonideological, let-us-solve-the-prob- 2014. By the year 2034, all of those would be cut by approximately $6.7 lem leadership that Senator CHAFEE treasury notes will have been paid in million. And a reduction of $35.7 mil- brought to his work, and clearly the full, with interest. Once those notes lion would take place in the area of work of the legislative branch was dis- are repaid, the Social Security trust substance abuse and mental health tinguished as a result of his efforts. fund will not have any additional rev- services, thereby denying over 5,000 Tonight, I am leading a special order enue coming in other than the payroll American citizens access to mental about Social Security. In the course of taxes paid in that year to pay the health treatment and drug abuse serv- our discussion, I want to provide back- promised benefits, and this will result ices. ground about the nature of the pro- in a significant decrease in the benefit Vital programs for our farming com- gram. I also want to discuss the debate of about 25 percent. Again, that starts munity would be cut by $124 million. A that is waging at the moment relative under current projections in the year 1.4 percent reduction would result in to the budget discussions between the 2034. This long-term crisis is what Con- $3.9 billion being cuts from defense. two political parties, and I want to gress should be addressing now, not ar- This cut would require that military focus on really the missing element of guing about the surplus dollars of services make cuts in recruiting and what has captured much of the present today. Because the longer we wait, the engage in force separations of up to discussion, and that is the steps we harder it will be to financially address 39,000 military personnel. must take to preserve the solvency of and solve this very serious long-term Madam Speaker, I think blanket cuts the program, to make certain that it is crisis. are unwise and unnecessary. But if the there not just for us but for our chil- There have been several plans sug- leadership of this House is intent on dren and our grandchildren as well. gested by both Democrats and Repub- forcing such cuts indiscriminately on As will be the course in the course of licans to address this crisis, and my good programs as well as bad, then this hour, as commonly happens during Republican colleagues in the majority they ought to be willing to bear some these special orders, I have invited sev- up to this point have not considered of the burden themselves and take a eral Members of the Democratic Cau- any of them. At the State of the Union pay cut. cus to join me on the floor this address, President Clinton put forward It is unseemly for this Congress to evening, and while many will no longer his plan. The Kolbe-Stenholm plan, a ask the American people to tighten be available in light of the hour, I am Democrat and Republican, has been in- their belts while not doing the same very pleased to see the gentleman from troduced. It is a bipartisan plan. The itself. With this sense-of Congress-reso- Florida here. Archer-Shaw plan has been proposed, lution, I am simply asking that Mem- Madam Speaker, I yield to the gen- as well as other plans which Congress bers of Congress be consistent. If they tleman from Florida (Mr. BOYD). should be considering. While no action really think it is wise to make blind Mr. BOYD. Madam Speaker, I thank has been taken on any of these plans cuts, then they should not be exempt- my friend for yielding so that I might this year, at a minimum this congres- ing their own salaries. have an opportunity to address the Na- sional leadership and the President Quite frankly, I am sick and tired of tion on this very important issue of So- should work together to set aside fund- the leadership up here treating them- cial Security. ing to enact Social Security reform, selves as special people while imposing Madam Speaker, the district that I meaningful, substantive Social Secu- hardships on ordinary Americans. represent, which is like many other rity reform. This idea was first pro- As we say in southern Ohio, what is congressional districts across the Na- posed in the Blue Dog budget back in good for the goose is good for the gan- tion, has more than 76,000 people over the spring as a way to provide the der. the age of 65 who receive Social Secu- funds necessary to ensure the long- f rity. Tens of millions of people across term fiscal viability of the Social Secu- the country rely on this important pro- rity trust fund. That budget, I might b 2000 gram for their long-term retirement say, enjoyed bipartisan support. Under SOCIAL SECURITY needs. This makes Social Security one our plan, the Blue Dog plan, we would of the most important programs ad- set aside $83 billion over the next 5 The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mrs. ministered by the Federal Government. years of non-Social Security surplus to WILSON). Under the Speaker’s an- Everybody in Washington has con- help pay for any reform proposal that nounced policy of January 6, 1999, the cluded that finally. Congress might adopt. Again, this does gentleman from North Dakota (Mr. Madam Speaker, I am very troubled not exclude any reform option. All it POMEROY) is recognized for 60 minutes by much of the rhetoric that we have does is ensure that we can pay for as the designee of the minority leader. been hearing on Social Security over whatever plan that the Congress and ON PASSING OF SENATOR CHAFEE the last few weeks. The rhetoric over the President ultimately agree upon. Mr. POMEROY. Madam Speaker, I Social Security basically has been over Madam Speaker, in closing, I want to would like to begin by expressing my what we do with surplus dollars. It urge the congressional leadership and words of recognition and condolences really has nothing to do with extending President Clinton to include these pro- to the family of Senator CHAFEE. He the life of the Social Security trust visions which will fund substantive So- clearly distinguished the legislative fund, and that is what we should be cial Security reform in any final budg- branch of government with service that talking about. et agreement that they reach. After all was bipartisan, common sense, mod- Now, Madam Speaker, the last time I of the rhetoric has ended, I believe that erate, centrist, and simply was a per- checked, the law says that the only laying the groundwork for Social Secu- sonal example of integrity and honesty way we can spend surplus dollars or use rity reform is the best thing that we and courage, the like of which some the surplus dollars is invest them in can do this year to address the crisis suggest we have too little of around treasury notes. And this Congress has facing the trust fund and ensure that here at this time. In any event, he set made no attempt to change that, nor Social Security and its benefits are the bar very high and it would do well has that been suggested in any of the there for our children, grandchildren for all of us as we mourn his passing to rhetoric that has been going on for the and great grandchildren. reflect carefully on his example and last several weeks. All of this fighting Mr. POMEROY. Reclaiming my time embrace it in our own lives to the ex- and rhetoric over the surplus tends to from the gentleman from Florida, I tent we can. Again, that would be a hide the fact that no action has been want to thank him for an excellent dis- tall order. Senator CHAFEE in my last taken to extend the life of the Social cussion which really is reflective of a visit with him was leading a bipartisan Security trust fund. According to the great deal of work the gentleman has discussion on how we might somehow Social Security trustees, beginning in provided and leadership on this issue. I form a breakthrough in a knotty the year 2014, the Social Security trust thank him very much for his contribu- health policy issue that had divided the fund will take in less taxes than it pays tion. parties, divided the Chambers. It was out in benefits. This means that Social Madam Speaker, as I discussed in the just one example I got to see up close Security will need to redeem the treas- opening, what I want to do over the and personal the kind of bipartisan, ury notes it holds starting in the year next few minutes is talk about Social

VerDate 12-OCT-99 02:13 Oct 26, 1999 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00029 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K25OC7.075 pfrm02 PsN: H25PT1 H10756 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE October 25, 1999 Security in its full context. I want to Social Security works, but I want to need, the draw on the program acceler- do that as a predicate to talk about put this in a very personal context, be- ates. specifically the very shallow, empty cause Social Security has been very b 2015 and false rhetoric coming from the ma- important to my family and to me per- jority relative to the stakes regarding sonally. I was a teenager when my fa- The key to answering the question Social Security as we discuss the final ther died. I have received Social Secu- which party is fighting for Social Secu- appropriations bills before this body rity checks personally. Quite frankly, I rity is to look at which party addresses this session. I then want to get to what do not know how I would have gotten the date at which the program goes I believe is the most important respon- through college without the Social Se- bust; 2034 it is scheduled to go bust. sibility on all of us, Republican and curity program. My mother is now 79 Benefits fall 25 percent. Which party is Democrat alike, and that is length- years old. Unlike my grandmother who addressing that figure? It is the long- ening the life of the Social Security in her last years moved in with our term solvency of the program that is trust fund so that it might be there to family because she had not the finan- really what is at stake here. provide future generations the secure cial resources to live independently, There are three ways to prolong sol- retirement it is presently affording. I my mom lives independently and hope- vency: raise taxes. The taxes are al- want to talk about specifically even in fully she will live independently for a ready at 12.4 percent. I believe they are the closing weeks of this session the good many years to come, because she already absolutely as high as can be opportunity that is before us to take has that Social Security check coming tolerated, and if we can figure out a this action, to promote the length of every month. It really makes a dif- way to reduce them without damaging Social Security. ference in our family between my mom the solvency of the program, I would be Social Security is our Nation’s fam- living alone, as she prefers, or living all for that. ily protection program. It protects all with us as she is always welcome, but The other alternative: cut benefits. of us. It is really a program of all of us it is not her preference. And you do have people talking about protecting each of us, because it is a Finally, I have also, like many of us cutting benefits, no longer having some program truly that we all have a stake do, friends that have become disabled people in this country participate in in. It offers us three distinct kinds of in one form or another. I have a friend, Social Security, raising the retirement protection. First and of course the best a good friend, but he has developed a age. Well, the average Social Security known is the retirement income. Re- very disabling bipolar mental illness check each month is about $700 a tirement income, payable every month, and simply has been unable to work. month. You cannot reduce the average adjusted for inflation, coverage that Without Social Security, I do not know Social Security check in this country you cannot outlive no matter how long what he would do. He is now in his late without doing significant harm to the you may live. You will have just as de- 40’s, does not have family to support one-third of the recipients that are de- pendable as the first of the month that him, and that Social Security check pending on that to live. Social Security check for support. It keeps my friend going. Without it, I And raising retirement age. I tell you has played an enormously important shudder to think of what might be the I do not know about all of the country, role in the lives of tens of millions of consequences. But it has been vital. So but the people I represent back in American families. when we talk about retirement income, North Dakota do not think that they Just think about the retirement in- we talk about survivors income, we ought to have to try and make it on come statistics that follow. It is the talk about disability income, we are the farm or doing whatever they are primary income for two-thirds of all re- talking about literally Social Security doing until age 70 or even higher to re- tirees over age 65; 90 percent of the in- achieving a miraculous benefit to the ceive a Social Security check. They are come for one-third of the retirees. It is families that it touches every day, and counting on it as is presently con- all they have got, which underscores stituted in law. how critically important when it across the country, of course, we are talking about millions and millions of Well, if you are not going to raise comes to safeguarding, protecting and taxes, if you are not going to cut bene- strengthening Social Security, how families. Now that we reflect on the program, fits, the way you add to the solvency of critical that challenge is. Again, one- think about the good it is doing, let us the Social Security Trust Fund is to third of all Social Security recipients think about the challenges that face it. ultimately interject general fund bal- have it for 90 percent or more of all It is running a surplus now. In fact ance into this program to preserve it their income. There are two other benefits I need very healthy surpluses. But if we look over the long haul. to mention in addition to the retire- at the obligations upon the program That is the backdrop of Social Secu- ment benefit. One is the survivors ben- going forward, we see the story starts rity, but there is quite a different pic- efit. This is when the breadwinner dies to change. By 2011, the Social Security ture being presented at the present prematurely, leaving young dependents program will no longer be in surplus. time, and I would talk about that brief- in the home. They have coverage While that is a good ways out, you may ly and engage my colleagues in the dis- through the Social Security program. think, well, what is the problem, we cussion as well. The House majority Ninety-eight percent of the children in need to collect and hold the surpluses has truly launched the most audacious this country have coverage because of for Social Security so that the re- attack that I have seen, charging this feature of the Social Security pro- sources will be there as the baby Democrats with raiding the Social Se- gram. When we think of Social Secu- boomers move into retirement and the curity revenues. The facts of the mat- rity, we think of an old people’s pro- draw on the program starts to accel- ter are it is not true. The fact of the gram. Well, it is also a program for erate. By the year 2021, we are not just matter is that the charges are hypo- America’s kids. And make no mistake paying Social Security benefits based critical and untrue. about that. on the FICA tax revenue, the interest We are operating under a Republican- Thirdly, it is a disability program, of the Social Security trust fund, we at passed budget. They are the majority because if someone becomes disabled that point start to actually draw down party in this Chamber, and they passed and unable to work, Social Security the principal in the trust fund itself. a budget almost on straight party will be there. Three out of four workers By the year 2034 at present projection, lines. Spending that has occurred with- in the workplace today have no other we will wipe out the Social Security in this Chamber has been under the coverage but for Social Security. It is a trust fund and benefits are scheduled budget resolution, that is, the Repub- vital protection. And without this, if to fall a full 25 percent. lican budget resolution. they become banged up, cannot work, Driving this, of course, is the shift in The particular spending bills that that is it, they do not have an income. the demographics of the country: 5.1 have been brought forward have been With Social Security, they have an in- workers per retiree in 1960, 3.4 workers passing with Republican majorities. come. Again, three out of four, it is per retiree today. In the year 2035, 2 They are the majority party, they are their only disability insurance policy. workers per retiree. So we see that the passing the spending bills, and we have Now, these are kind of black and cash flow generating capacity of the some important third-party validation white, programmatic examples of how workforce changes and the retirement in terms of what those spending bills

VerDate 12-OCT-99 02:13 Oct 26, 1999 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00030 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K25OC7.077 pfrm02 PsN: H25PT1 October 25, 1999 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H10757 have produced so far. The Congres- And then thirdly, because ultimately cause when the system began, you had sional Budget Office has reported that when you draw that debt down from 5.1 workers for each retiree. We are Social Security revenues have been these Social Security surpluses, you now at 3.4 workers for each retiree, but drawn on already to the tune of $14 bil- are going to have a windfall in terms of in about 25 to 30 years we are only lion, and I will tell you that that tick- money now going to pay on interest going to have two workers for each re- er is still running, that amount is still that is no longer needed to go on inter- tiree. So we have to do something to accelerating; and so the very things est. You take that money, and you in- extend the life of Social Security be- that the Republicans are charging the vest it in the Social Security Trust yond the year 2034. Democrats for doing, they have already Fund. Basically, Social Security That is why I am as shocked and baf- done even though they have used every earned that money, you can argue; So- fled as the gentleman from North Da- appropriations and budget gimmick in cial Security ought to get that money. kota about the arguments that we are the book for a little sleight of hand to Taking that step would take that hearing in this Chamber today. As the try and indicate that that is not the trust fund I was talking about and gentleman from North Dakota indi- case. move it from 2034 to 2050. 2050. The pro- cated, there has not been a single piece In any event, take that as it will. In gram without further change would be of legislation that has been considered any event it does nothing to preserve able to pay benefits through 2050. by this Congress that would extend the the solvency of Social Security. For all Now I am a classic baby boomer, born life of Social Security. At the same their rhetoric, they have done nothing. in 1952. Year 2050 comes, I am going to time we hear many of our colleagues Not one piece of legislation has been be 98 years old, and in fact I do not on the Republican side of the aisle say- considered on this floor this year to ad- know that I will be around to see the ing, I think, as the gentleman indi- vance the solvency of Social Security year 2050 as a good many of us will not cated, quite untruly, that the Demo- one day. Let us look at that legislative be. But the point I want to make is crats are in some way raiding Social record. moving into 2050 in the fashion pro- Security surpluses. That is wrong be- Here we are very late in the first moted, actually allows us to strength- cause obviously we are not the ones year of this session. For all the late- en and enhance the solvency of the that are passing the budget. The people who are passing the budg- bloom rhetoric on Social Security, why trust fund. in the world have they not brought a I see that a couple of Members are et are the Republicans. They are the ones on a party line vote for most of plan to the floor to advance the sol- joining me on the floor, and I want to these measures that are advancing vency of the trust fund? Nothing by include them in the discussion. I yield their agenda. So even if we wanted to, way of activity. Why? Well, I believe it to the gentleman from Wisconsin (Mr. it would be virtually impossible for us has something to do with their tax cut BARRETT). Mr. BARRETT of Wisconsin. It is a to do so. bill which was earlier considered, But the fact of the matter is the Con- pleasure to join you, my good friend passed by the Republican majority, gressional Budget Office, which is a from North Dakota. passed by the Senate Republican ma- nonpartisan office, although the head I think for all of us, when we return jority, sent to the President, which for- of the Congressional Budget Office is to our districts, this is an issue that is tunately he vetoed because that tax appointed by the Republicans, has stat- of real importance to the people that bill would have gobbled up all the gen- ed that in effect the Republicans them- we represent; and I have to admit that eral fund revenue that might otherwise selves have spent some of the surplus when I have town hall meetings and ad- have been available to preserve Social on, some of the Social Security surplus vertise the topic is going to be Social Security. to pay for their programs. So if anyone Security, the audience is generally They took the funds for which we can could be accused of taking money from filled with people who are over the age strengthen Social Security, and they the Social Security system, it is Re- of 65, and that is somewhat surprising shipped them out the door in a great publicans. big tax cut benefiting the wealthiest because for many of these people the But I think the American people are people in this country. Thank goodness Social Security system right now is in not interested in whether the Repub- the President vetoed that bill and we good shape. licans are doing it or the Democrats were able to sustain that veto on the For those who are in our parents’ are doing it. I think they view that as House floor. generation, they are probably not the same old potato/pa-ta-toe tomato/ What I think is amazing is mere going to live beyond the year 2034, so ta-ma-toe politics; and their reaction weeks after we stopped them from basi- that the assets are there right now for is let us call the whole thing off, and cally taking the funds that we need to them. But as my friend from North Da- they will walk away from our political preserve and strengthen Social Secu- kota mentioned, two-thirds of the el- system, which is the worst thing that rity and shipping it out to the wealthi- derly in this country rely on Social Se- they can do. est contributors in the form of their curity as a primary source of their in- This is far too serious an issue to let tax cut, just weeks after that they pa- come, and an amazing one-third of the partisan politics play a key role in it, rade around on the floor of the House elderly in this country rely on Social and that is why I think what we have talking about how they are saving So- Security as the sole source of their in- to do in this chamber, Democrats and cial Security when they have not come. Republicans, is let us put aside this strengthened this one bit; they have It is their lifeline; and, therefore, we ugly partisan rhetoric, let us put aside not added one day to the solvency of have a responsibility to make sure that these claims, and let us work on the the trust fund. any changes that are brought up, any real issue. The real issue is extending I think one has a responsibility to do proposals that are brought up before the life of Social Security, and until we more than just critique, however, an this body, do not in any way, in any have a measure on this floor that is a important matter like this; and I way, lower the income for these people, bipartisan, serious proposal, we are would just offer the following plan for these tens of millions of people who going to remain mired in partisan poli- strengthening, for actually doing some- rely on Social Security either as the tics, which is the worst thing that we thing about trust fund solvency. primary source or as the exclusive can do. We are at a point to capture the So- source of income for their families. So I want to applaud the gentleman cial Security surpluses. We must do But I am sure, as my friend from from North Dakota. I see my good that. Over time we must capture every North Dakota knows, when we talk to friend from Ohio is here; my friends dollar coming in and allocate it to the younger people, they are really quite from Arkansas and Maine are here as Social Security program. We must do wary. They are not as trustful about well; and I think it is good that we are so in a way that draws down the debt the Social Security system, and in fact taking this hour tonight to talk about held by this country. As you invest many of them say the money will not this because I think maybe we can get those Social Security trust funds, in be there when I am going to retire, and others on both sides of the aisle to this case we will actually be redeeming the reason they say that, I think, can form a nucleus to move ahead and publicly held debt, bringing the debt be summarized in part by what the come up with a proposal that will ex- down from the country. gentleman from North Dakota said, be- tend the life of Social Security.

VerDate 12-OCT-99 02:13 Oct 26, 1999 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00031 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K25OC7.079 pfrm02 PsN: H25PT1 H10758 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE October 25, 1999 So I yield back to the gentleman While my good friend the gentleman U.S. Treasury. The American people re- from North Dakota and thank him from North Dakota (Mr. POMEROY) does ceived a big break this year when Con- very much for his invitation to be here. this country a service by calling a spe- gress did not privatize Social Security. Mr. POMEROY. Reclaiming my time, cial order on this topic where we have We should leave Wall Street gambling and I thank very much the gentleman to say we are going to guarantee Social to those who can afford to lose. for participating in the discussion to- Security, we also know that investing Americans are depending on us to night. I think you have laid out a cou- Social Security in the stock market is guarantee Social Security. They need ple of very important ideas. a risky proposition that may be fine help from people on both sides of the First, the open-mindedness to par- for people with extra income to gam- aisle, and I am proud to be here with ticipate in any kind of bipartisan plan ble, but Americans need a guaranteed my colleagues who have a commitment they might move forward that is talk- income when they are old or disabled. to Social Security and the security of ing about actually lengthening the life So long as Congress and the President our elderly today and to future Ameri- of the trust fund. The President has ad- keep Social Security out of the stock cans. vanced a plan that lengthens the life of market, Social Security has a chance I thank the gentleman from North the trust fund. I think we craft the to be sound. Dakota (Mr. POMEROY) for his commit- President’s long-term plan on the ma- Even as the stock market has been ment, for his dedication to Social Se- jority’s short-term funding plan to get falling, and you might find this inter- curity, and I look forward to working us through this year. You could have esting, even as the stock market has with the gentleman on those solutions the beginnings of a bipartisan deal that been falling, Social Security has been which we know the American people ultimately is absolutely true to Social getting stronger. The trustees released will find their best interests served. So Security because it does something an analysis that asserted that the So- I thank the gentleman. I see our friend about the length of the trust fund. cial Security trust fund is now pro- the gentleman from Maine (Mr. ALLEN) Your comments are just so critically jected to be solvent through the year is here. I am glad we are all working on important in terms of establishing a 2034, without any Congressional action. this issue. Mr. POMEROY. Reclaiming my time, benchmark by which the public can The previous trustees report set the I thank the gentleman from Cleveland really evaluate whether anything is date of projected insolvency to 2032. going on with Social Security that for his very vigilant efforts in this re- Now, think about this. The Social Se- means anything or not. The test is does gard. Clearly if you watch what in par- curity trust fund has gained 2 complete it lengthen the solvency of the pro- ticular the Republican Presidential years of solvency without privatizing gram? Does it preserve the life of the candidates are talking about, in the Social Security or investing it in the trust fund? And that really is the core event any of them would end up in the stock market. White House, the privatization pro- of the issues you very well outlined. While it is true that Americans are I thank the gentleman for partici- grams will be before this Congress that depending on us to guarantee Social pating, and I would yield now to the fast. So your working your vigilance Security, I think that Americans also gentleman who has patiently waited to will be an important matter ongoing. want us to take note of the fact that participate as well, the gentleman Clearly there are those that would Social Security got stronger without from Cleveland (Mr. KUCINICH). like to actually end Social Security as Mr. KUCINICH. It is certainly true any Congressional action because the we know it, as a Federal program of all that Americans are depending on us to economy is stronger and wages are ris- of us protecting each of us, diminish guarantee Social Security. There is no ing. This should be a lesson for every- the Federal role and allocate it out question about it, and they are looking one. We do not need the stock market into the private sector somehow in a for help from both sides of the aisle. I to solve Social Security’s projected fi- way that would only significantly in- know that in this big debate that has nancial shortfalls. We need to strength- crease the risk on the individuals, indi- developed over the last few years the en the economy, we need to raise viduals, again, as we have said, two- role that I have played in it is to sug- wages, and Social Security will thirds of which get 70 percent or better gest that while we want to guarantee strengthen itself. of their income from the program, and Social Security, we need to avoid any As the stock market falls there is one-third wholly dependent upon it. So effort towards privatization of Social even more good news for Social Secu- the stakes are very high. I appreciate Security. rity. The President wants to credit the the gentleman’s leadership. As you remember, there has been a Social Security trust fund with an ad- I yield now, Madam Speaker, to the big hue and cry in Washington over the ditional $2.3 trillion to guarantee sur- gentleman from Maine, Mr. Allen. past few years saying that we can only pluses for the trust fund over the next Mr. ALLEN. Madam Speaker, I thank turn to the private sector to guarantee 50 years. No other organization, public the gentleman for yielding. I thank the this tremendous social and economic or private, has a plan for operation 50 gentleman from North Dakota (Mr. benefit known as Social Security, and years into the future. Social Security POMEROY) for his leadership and his it is lucky that Congress did not pri- is secure. knowledge on this particular issue. It vatize Social Security this year. What policymakers need to know is is good to be here tonight to have a You remember on October 15 the that Social Security is secure as long chance to bring some common sense headlines nationally? Stocks Tumble as the Congress and the President back and some realistic discussion into a de- After Warning By Greenspan, The Social Security with a guarantee of the bate that is now going onto the air- Dow’s Big Drop. An unexpectedly sharp full faith and credit of the United waves in this country. rise in consumer price index fed infla- States. Congress can say that the I want to start by trying to really tion fears contributing to the Dow’s United States of America will pay all talk about a couple of things that you worst drop in a year. The Dow Indus- promised benefits, just as America hear all the time but really are not trial Average today suffered its worst stands 100 percent behind its bonds. All true. When I talk to young people in loss in a year, dipping briefly below the Americans win if Congress guarantees my district back in Maine, particularly symbolic 10,000 mark it bridged in Social Security. But if Social Security high school students, I ask them, how March as investors recoiled from most is invested in the stock market, all many of you think that Social Secu- of the high-flying stocks that have Americans will lose guaranteed old age rity will be there for you? And very driven this stage of the bull market. income. few, if any, hands go up in the room. Turning Social Security over to Wall They think that, somehow, Social Se- b 2030 Street will mean that senior citizens, curity is going away. But the truth is Now, the falling stock market, and the retirees, would have to check the that as long as people in this country you see this graph right here, what Dow Jones before they check their are working, Social Security will be goes up must come down, the falling mailboxes to see if they have money there. There will always be Social Se- stock market illustrates the danger we for shelter, food and medicine. curity revenues coming in, as they do place the American people in if Con- The falling stock market should re- now, that are turned around and going gress ever agreed to bet Social Secu- mind us that it is better to have a out to pay benefits to people who need rity money on the stock market. guaranteed monthly check from the them.

VerDate 12-OCT-99 02:13 Oct 26, 1999 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00032 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K25OC7.081 pfrm02 PsN: H25PT1 October 25, 1999 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H10759 The problem is that in 2034, the So- Social Security surplus, but in fact you Social Security, protected Social Secu- cial Security authority runs out, the have already done that to the tune of rity and will fight for Social Security solvency of the system runs out, unless $13 billion, and before we are done here, as long as we are here. There is no we make some changes, and then there probably some more will be ‘bor- question about that. What we need to really will not be the authority to pay rowed,’ ’’ but it does not put benefits at do is make sure that that basic com- out funds at that point in time. But risk or the long-term health of the sys- mitment is not undermined by wild al- even in the worst of all possible worlds, tem at risk. legations that have no basis in fact. where this Congress did not meet its It is important. It is important that That is what I am disturbed to say I responsibility to make appropriate if we borrow, if we wind up borrowing am hearing from the other side of the changes, benefits would be three-quar- at all, and, as I say, the Republican ap- aisle this day. ters of what they are today. The sys- propriations bills have already bor- But I believe, more than anything, tem does not just disappear and go rowed $13 billion, that ought to be kept that the commitment to Social Secu- away. What you would have is a re- to a minimum. Why? Because there is rity is so strong that we will protect it, duced level of benefits. one thing we need to do in this coun- that we will protect it for those who Social Security will be there, but it try. We need to pay down the national receive it now, that we will protect it will never be a retirement system. It is debt. The most important thing we can for the baby-boom generation, and that a social insurance system. It is meant do for the long-term solvency of Social we will protect it for those kids back in to protect people from the worst kinds Security is pay down the national debt, the high school in Maine who do not of poverty, and, in that regard, it is so that this country is stronger eco- really believe it will be there for them. probably the most successful program nomically, better able to pay Social We have a responsibility to do that. in this country’s history. Security benefits when the baby- But this is a manageable problem, and But what we have to do as Members boomers retire, and that is what we are if we maintain our fiscal discipline, if of Congress, as elected officials, is to doing. we pay down the national debt, if we From 1980 to the present there are make sure that the benefits are not re- adopt a plan that will extend the life of only 3 years when any debt from any of duced, that we figure out a way to the Social Security system, it will be the national debt has been paid down cover people so that they will have the there well into the 22d century, not with the Social Security surplus, only security in the future that they have 3 years: The year we are going into, we just the 21st. today. I thank the gentleman from North can already project that; the year we The second topic I want to mention Dakota for leading this discussion to- are going into, fiscal year 2000 we ex- is all this talk about raiding the Social night, and I appreciate all the hard pect to pay down the national debt by Security surplus. In fact, there are Re- work that he has been doing on this about $124 billion; the year we are in, publican ads out there on air waves in work. the year 1999 is about $124 billion of this country accusing Democrats of Mr. POMEROY. Madam Speaker, I paying down the national debt with the theft, people coming in in the dark of think the gentleman’s contribution to Social Security surplus; last year, 1998, night to steal hard-earned Social Secu- this special order has been significant paying down the national debt by rity dollars. and reflects his time and effort and ex- No one, and I say this about my Re- about $98 billion. This is unprecedented in these two pertise in the Social Security issue. I publican colleagues as well as Demo- decades. We are doing well. We are get- also appreciate the tone, which is crats, no one is raiding the Social Se- ting our fiscal house in order. Demo- measured, which is factual, which gives curity surplus. No one is stealing that crats are leading the way. What we the other side their due when they are money and taking it away so it will have been able to do is assert some fis- entitled to their due. not be available for benefits. cal discipline and do it in a way that I have heard on this floor parties sug- What is happening is this: The Treas- will benefit the Social Security system gest that 100 percent of the economic ury is borrowing the Social Security in the long term. recovery is due to the fact that some surplus, promising to pay back to the But it is not enough. As the gen- Republicans got elected in 1994 and Social Security trust fund interest on tleman from North Dakota has pointed that everything bad that occurred be- the money that is borrowed. If the U.S. out on many occasions, in 2034 this sys- fore then was the fault of Democrat Treasury will not pay back its money tem becomes insolvent, so we need to Congresses, notwithstanding Repub- to the Social Security trust fund, no make changes now that will extend the licans in the White House. one will. The Treasury has always done life of the system beyond that date. You cannot have it both ways. When that. Social Security benefits have al- I applaud the President for the plan there is a Republican in the White ways been paid to beneficiaries. that he has announced, because it is a House, it is entirely the President that What is going on here? What is going way of extending the solvency of the gets the credit, and the Democrat Con- on here is politics, the politics of a system to 2050. By contrast, the folks gress gets the blame if something bad kind that is really very disturbing, be- on the other side of the aisle have not happens. Conversely, when it is a Re- cause the benefits that people get from come up with a proposal that I am publican Congress and a Democrat in Social Security are not at risk in this aware of that would extend the life of the White House, it is 100 percent the debate. The long-term solvency of So- the Social Security system by one day, Congress that has saved the day. The cial Security is not at risk in this de- not one day, and all the charts and all people of this country know better. bate. What is going on has really a lot the exhibits and all this talk about b 2045 to do with politics, partisan posi- raiding the Social Security system has tioning. nothing to do at all with extending the They know that this economic recov- The Washington Post the other day life of the system and making sure that ery, which is literally without prece- had an editorial headlined ‘‘Fake De- it will be there for baby-boomers when dent, occurred because of a very coura- bate.’’ What they were talking about they retire, when their needs are the geous step taken in 1993, offered as the was all this controversy about raiding same as seniors today. budget plan of the new president, the Social Security surplus. It is a di- That is why it is a little bit discour- passed by this Congress on a straight version. aging to hear some of the things we party line vote, that began to tackle We have a problem, we have a serious have heard, both on TV ads and on the the deficits. problem, but it is a manageable prob- floor of this body over the last few In the spirit of bipartisanship, I will lem, and it has very little to do with weeks, because, frankly, if we are not give the other side some due for hold- raiding. It is all about how we deal dealing with the facts, if we are not ing down spending, along with Demo- with the long-term consequences of being honest with each other, if we are cratic participation, because the bal- this plan. making allegations that are simply un- anced budget amendments of 1997 was a As I said, Republicans are running true, it is the people of this country bipartisan vote. I was proud to vote for TV ads accusing Democrats of theft. who lose. that bill. Democrats are rightfully saying, ‘‘you There is no question that we Demo- We have collectively held down are saying you are not borrowing the crats created Social Security, extended spending, but they have been part of

VerDate 12-OCT-99 02:13 Oct 26, 1999 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00033 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K25OC7.083 pfrm02 PsN: H25PT1 H10760 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE October 25, 1999 that effort. So under the deficit reduc- I have been very pleased that in the jority party to give us a budget that tion plan passed by the Democrats, course of this special order, several of does not do this. combined with fiscal restraint of both our caucus’ leading participants in so- By definition, the minority party parties in the years since, we have re- cial security have joined me on the cannot pass legislation. Our Repub- versed a course that brought our coun- floor. I would like to recognize one lican colleagues keep talking about try to the brink of economic ruin. other who has just joined me, very re- spending the social security trust fund. Just to cite some statistics, debt to cently having completed a hard-fought They should know, they have been GDP, gross domestic product, in 1980 but very important legislative victory spending it. But they love to say, well, was 26 percent. What happened in the on the Patients’ Bill of Rights. I am someone else is doing it. It is not my decade and a half that followed, lit- pleased to have the efforts and atten- fault, someone else is doing it. It is al- erally in the 12 years that followed, tion and support of the gentleman from most childlike to hear this. Then they was complete fiscal irresponsibility. Arkansas (Mr. BERRY) now on the issue take money and run ads accusing Both parties have plenty to shoulder in of social security. someone of being a thief if they voted terms of blame for that, but that Madam Speaker, I yield to the gen- for any of these appropriations bills. brought us in 1997 to where debt to tleman from Arkansas (Mr. BERRY). Let us just blame it on someone else. gross domestic product was 47 percent, Mr. BERRY. Madam Speaker, I Do not worry about the consequences. fully 20 percent higher than in 1980, thank my distinguished colleague, the Do not worry about extending the life just 17 years earlier. gentleman from North Dakota, for of the social security trust fund. We have made some headway, and those kind words. Just imagine what would have hap- today it is 40 percent. We are reversing I can remember when I first came to pened if the President had not vetoed the trends that have brought us so the Congress. In the Blue Dog Caucus, that irresponsible tax bill that they deeply into debt by those terribly out- my good friend, the gentleman from tried to pass. of-balance budgets. North Dakota (Mr. POMEROY) came be- After we stop spending the social se- What the President has proposed is cause we had had a terrible disaster in curity trust funds, the second thing we to capture this surplus generated by North Dakota. We had had a terrible have to do is pay off the debt, as my social security, preserve it for social flood. He came to the Blue Dog Caucus colleagues have also talked about here security, and pay down debt held by and he talked to us about how badly this evening. We take the on-budget the public. That would bring us in the they needed the money to help repair surplus and pay off the debt, and we ex- year 2015 to where borrowing costs the damage done by the flood. I remem- tend the life of the trust fund. were 2 cents on every Federal dollar. ber how hard he fought and how hard As my colleague, the gentleman from North Dakota, and my colleague, the Presently we pay interest, and it costs he worked for the people of North Da- gentleman from Maine, have already 15 cents on every taxpayer dollar, just kota. mentioned, then we take this interest interest. By the year 2015, according to I appreciate what he is doing here that is saved and we have some money the President’s plan, that would be this evening. Mr. Speaker, it shows us to work with, and we can extend the down to 2 percent, the lowest debt to what a good man my colleague, the lives of these trust funds. We can save GDP since 1917, literally without prece- gentleman from North Dakota is, when social security and Medicare. It is not dent in modern history. he stands here on this floor this that we do not know how to do it, it is So this business about having re- evening and gives credit to the Repub- having the political will to do it. solved to save social security monies, licans for the work that they have done We also must not forget that we have to apply them to the social security to help reduce the debt and help reduce got to continue to do the things that trust fund to pay down the national deficit spending, and try to make this sustain this economy and let it con- debt, this has a great deal of impor- country better by being fiscally respon- tinue to grow. If our economy goes in tance. But the crux of the President’s sible. It shows us what a charitable the tank, we are going to be in a lot plan is to basically leverage that sav- man he is. more trouble with the social security ings. If we reduce debt at that rate, by I have seen those ads they are run- trust fund and all other budget issues the year 2011 we will be saving every ning against my friend, the gentleman than we are right now, so we have to year $107 billion in interest costs. from North Dakota. I was amazed the remember that we have to continue to Interest achieves nothing. Interest first time I saw them. I do not see how expand our trading markets overseas costs achieve nothing by way of anyone could publicly accuse my good and all the other things: Educate our strengthening the national defense. friend, the gentleman from North Da- children, continue to do research and They do not improve our schools, they kota (Mr. POMEROY) of being a thief. It development, and sustain this economy do not reduce taxes. They are just a is amazing to me that anyone would that has made us the greatest Nation burden that we have to carry, much as rise to that level or sink to that level. in the history of the world. an American family carries their mort- But I tell the Members that just to let It is a pleasure to be on the floor this gage interest burden or their credit them know what a good man this is evening and to compliment my good card interest burden. If we can retire who is working on this particular issue friend, the gentleman from North Da- debt to this tune, we can save each this evening. kota, for the great work he does for the year $107 billion. Saving social security is not com- people of North Dakota, for the people The President’s plan is to take this plicated. First, we stop spending the of this great country, and the high interest savings and pay it into the so- social security trust fund. We preserve quality that he brings to this Congress cial security trust fund, because we and invest it. But we cannot do that by and to this House of Representatives. know we have a shortfall. That is why just claiming to do it. Talk is one Mr. POMEROY. I thank the gen- we are going to run out of money in the thing and action is another. The same tleman. I thank him deeply for the year 2034. But rather than raising so- people that we hear down here accusing kind observations that he made about cial security taxes to address that the Democrats of spending the social me, and more importantly, for the con- shortfall or cutting benefits to address security trust fund are the same people tribution he has made in terms of talk- that shortfall, or making that retire- that said that the Census is an emer- ing about the vital nature of the social ment age go even higher than it al- gency. We have known for 200 years we security program and the importance ready is, the President would take the were going to have to take a Census in of the debate before us. money we are no longer spending in in- the year 2000, but they were going to I do not think it is the worst thing terest and divert that into the social declare an emergency and use that as a that ever happened that the parties security trust fund. budget gimmick, so we can say we are find themselves now in an at least rhe- That is the kind of infusion we need not spending the social security trust torical debate in terms of who can best from the general fund that will ulti- fund. protect social security. This is good mately push the solvency of the pro- They have done these things dozens competition. This is good competition. gram out to 2050, so it covers virtually of times in this budget year. It is amaz- May the best party win in terms of pro- all of the retirement needs of the baby- ing to me that they would want to do tecting it and preserving it and boomer generation. that. It is the responsibility of the ma- strengthening it on into the future.

VerDate 12-OCT-99 02:13 Oct 26, 1999 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00034 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K25OC7.085 pfrm02 PsN: H25PT1 October 25, 1999 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H10761 We could be in quite a different mat- cable to the sale of insurance in this I am with the gentleman from North ter, where all of this surplus is coming country. I have put people out of busi- Dakota and would certainly like to in, and rather than looking at the long- ness for charges that were as false as have a one-on-one discussion, a party- range responsibilities for our country, what they are saying about what the to-party discussion. like the families we represent look Democrats are doing relative to social What I am very concerned about is after their long-term needs when they security. we have the President who vetoed the might have an unexpected windfall, we Let me just sum up by emphasizing Commerce-State-Justice bill tonight need to save this and commit it for the the core points. We are operating under because he wants to put more money long haul, because as we have talked the budget passed by the majority. The into the U.N. He vetoed foreign aid be- about, social security is a program appropriations bills have been passed cause he want to increase foreign aid. that is on the books. It is a vital pro- by the majority. The Congressional As I listened to the statements of the gram, but it is going to run out of Budget Office asserts that the major- gentleman from North Dakota tonight, money in 2034, and benefits are going ity, who is paying these ads to run in his group statement, as I understand, to fall 25 percent if we do not take the North Dakota and other places accus- we seem to have agreement that there steps now to strengthen it. ing Democrats of raiding the social se- is no more money out there except to So again, this debate, this little com- curity trust fund somehow, that they reduce spending or spend it smarter. petition we are having in terms of who have already spent into that trust So if we are all in agreement, al- can best strengthen and protect social fund, those revenues, from the cash though I do have a quote here from the security, that is a good competition. flow on social security to the tune of gentleman from Missouri (Mr. GEP- One of the things that will make it $14 billion and going up. HARDT) that I am very concerned about that he said yesterday, not 1984, and good is whether or not there is actually b 2100 any delivery behind all the rhetoric. not about the health care financing ad- I see they are bringing out the charts So let us put aside the smoke and the ministration or anything like that; but now, so I guarantee Members in the tired political rhetoric and look for bi- the gentleman from Missouri (Mr. GEP- next hour they are going to get an partisan ways to lengthen the life of HARDT) yesterday was making a state- awful lot of rhetoric about Democrats the trust fun. Nothing else cuts it. It is ment on one of the Sunday talk shows raiding social security, and all the rest only looking at who is extending the about we should spend a little bit of of it. I would expect those listening to life of the trust fund by which voters in Social Security. I am concerned about what might follow to know that the the American public can determine that. issue is not the rhetoric, the issue is who has been advancing the interest of But the point really is that we are in the performance. Ultimately that can this final program. this budget debate. If we all agree, and we did agree last week on the House only be measured by one thing. That f floor, a vote of 419 to 0, that we would trust fund, the trust fund that is going SAVING THE SOCIAL SECURITY not increase taxes. We did agree we to go bust in 2030, is it preserved and TRUST FUND were not even going to take it out of strengthened? Is that trust fund date Social Security. There is no more sur- pushed back, or is it not? The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mrs. We have advanced a plan that would WILSON). Under the Speaker’s an- plus out there. Then we all need to say is, okay, where do we take the money measure the interest savings to the nounced policy of January 6, 1999, the out of if we do go along with the Presi- Federal Government by paying down gentleman from Arizona (Mr. dent and wanting to spend more money the national debt due to these social HAYWORTH) is recognized for 60 minutes as the designee of the majority leader. on foreign aid? security revenues. We would then take Mr. POMEROY. Mr. Speaker, will the that savings reflected in general fund Mr. HAYWORTH. Mr. Speaker, I thank my colleagues on the left for gentleman yield for a brief response to dollars and put it into the social secu- the thoughts of the gentleman from rity trust fund. their interesting perspective. Perhaps the reason we hear such ferocity and Georgia (Mr. KINGSTON)? Again, the social security trust fund Mr. HAYWORTH. I yield to the gen- denial is because, as former President does not have enough money, so there tleman from North Dakota (Mr. POM- Reagan used to say, facts are stubborn are three things we can do to strength- EROY). en the program long-term. We can raise things. Mr. POMEROY. Mr. Speaker, I think taxes. I do not think we should do that. I am joined this evening on the floor an ongoing dialogue, I would be happy We can cut benefits, stop the COLAS, by the gentleman from Georgia (Mr. to have one on the floor of the House in raise the retirement age. I do not think KINGSTON), a member of the Committee the context of special orders, would be we should do that. Or we can interject on Appropriations, who represents Sa- beneficial. I would like the topics to in- additional general funds. That I think vannah and its environs. clude the short-term and longer-term we have to do, because the other two I yield to the gentleman from Geor- framework for the program. alternatives are simply unacceptable. gia (Mr. KINGSTON). Right now I think it can actually get So let us have that general fund con- Mr. KINGSTON. Mr. Speaker, I want tripped up in what amounts to kind of tribution make sense. If we consider to say to the gentleman from North blurring accounting-like arguments to the fact that this debt buy-down that Dakota (Mr. POMEROY), I think maybe the American public. I think we have saves these interest charges of the Fed- it would be a very beneficial thing, to discuss the long-term solvency of eral Government is directly attrib- maybe, tomorrow night or the next the program, even as we deal with the utable to social security in the first time that we do actually have inter- appropriations challenge that faces place, that, Mr. Speaker, is a very good action in a debate, particularly about Congress. program for shoring up this program the spending situation that we are in. Mr. KINGSTON. Mr. Speaker, if the over the long haul. I find it, for example, atrocious that gentleman from Arizona will yield, I I used to be an insurance commis- the party of the gentleman from North agree with that. Some Members who sioner. For 8 years I regulated insur- Dakota last year mischaracterized the join the gentleman from North Dakota ance in North Dakota. That meant statement intentionally of Newt Ging- (Mr. POMEROY) tonight, for example, that I looked at a lot of phony pitches, rich about Medicare. I find that abso- the gentleman from Ohio (Mr. put a lot of insurance agents out of lutely appalling. The distinguished KUCINICH), was saying he is against in- business if they were lying about what gentleman from North Dakota, to my vestment of the funds. Well, that was they were selling, and I fined the heck knowledge, did not do that. I would the President of the United States, not out of a lot of companies, while I was have talked to him about it if he did. necessarily the position of the Demo- at it. The other day on the House floor, a crat House Members, but that was the I would just say that the efforts un- 1984 statement of ‘‘Candidate Dick President of the United States who was derway, the rhetorical efforts of the Armey’’ was paraded out here saying saying that, and only this weekend majority to pose as defenders of social ‘‘Majority Leader Dick Armey,’’ which backed off on that under the rhetorical security, would certainly not pass any he was not the majority leader in 1984. category we need to clarify where that ethical tests that are presently appli- So on a lot of this rhetorical terrorism, was coming from.

VerDate 12-OCT-99 02:13 Oct 26, 1999 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00035 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K25OC7.086 pfrm02 PsN: H25PT1 H10762 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE October 25, 1999 Another Member, the gentleman ber 20, less than 1 week ago, of this margin to enact the largest tax in- from Maine (Mr. ALLEN), said there has year, and I would encourage, Mr. crease in American history? Again, not been a bill introduced. I do not Speaker, those who may be viewing facts are stubborn things. Included in know what he would call the Archer- these proceedings through other mat- that tax increase was an increase in Shaw bill, which one of the other Mem- ters perhaps might want to take a look taxation on Social Security recipients. bers who was here tonight actually at the easel in the well of the House. So even as our friends tonight come brought up himself, that that does ad- I will quote from the document right to this floor and say they do not be- dress, I think, 75 years of Social Secu- now: ‘‘Privately, some Democrats say a lieve in raising taxes, recent history rity solvency. final budget deal that uses some of the and their own rhetoric tonight sug- Frankly, it is a very intellectual ac- pension program surpluses would be a gests otherwise. countant-type approach to this. It is a political victory for them.’’ Indeed, the minority leader and the very complex problem. It is a complex Mr. Speaker, let me simply say that gentleman from Missouri (Mr. GEP- solution. But that might be something I think, if we, in fact, end up, at the in- HARDT) appeared yesterday on ABC’s that my colleagues choose to talk sistence of the President of the United This Week. Mr. Speaker, I am aware about, too, that we could throw on the States, raiding the Social Security that a lot of Americans were at church table because I am not necessarily on Trust Fund to spend more and more yesterday or enjoying time with their that bill myself. I do not know that the money, while some in this chamber families and may not have seen this gentleman from North Carolina signed might consider that a political victory, public affairs telecast, but let me quote off on it. But it has a vision, and it has Mr. Speaker, I must tell my colleagues what the House Minority Leader said: some seriousness to it. It is well worth that would be a defeat for all the ‘‘We really ought to spend as little of deciding. American people. it,’’ meaning the Social Security sur- Mr. POMEROY. Mr. Speaker, if the My friends on the left seem to be fix- plus. ‘‘We really ought to try to spend gentleman will yield, if I might make a ated on a historical argument; and it is as little of it as possible.’’ final point, like I say, I think if the simple, Mr. Speaker, to fall into the Mr. Speaker, I would say to the gen- parties are in genuine competition in category of who shot John or who cre- tleman from Missouri (Mr. GEPHARDT) terms of which party best defends and ated the program. But I would submit who presumes and boasts that he be- strengthens Social Security, the Amer- to this chamber, Mr. Speaker, the ques- lieves he will become Speaker of the ican people win and win big. tion before us at this time in this place House in the 107th Congress, that is not What we need to check each other on, is not a question of who created Social good enough for the American people. From day one of my service in this I think, is whether there is legitimacy, Security. The question becomes who institution, in enumerable town hall factual legitimacy in the claims that stands four-square for strengthening meetings across the width and breadth we are making as we purport to and preserving Social Security. of the 6th Congressional District of Ar- strengthen Social Security. I would I would recall, just a few months ago, izona, an area in square mileage almost just say the bottom line for me is, do 9 months to be exact, the President of the size of the Commonwealth of Penn- we preserve and lengthen the trust the United States came to this cham- sylvania, now because of massive fund or do we not? Really, that has to ber, stood at that podium and offered a growth approaching almost 1 million budget plan that was very curious, be- be a key kept in our discussions even residents, as next year’s census will ac- cause the President in his remarks, Mr. as we go forward in the last week of curately reflect through a legitimate Speaker, said that he wanted to save 62 session. count of each and every citizen, what I Mr. KINGSTON. Mr. Speaker, if the percent of the Social Security surplus have heard time and again from my gentleman will yield further, one thing for Social Security. constituents is that we need to stop the Mr. Speaker, I may not be the great- that is so important to Social Security raid on the Social Security Trust est mathematician, but what is left un- is that the actions of this Congress in Fund. the next 4 to 5 days as we try to wrap said or what was not explicitly stated The good news is, Mr. Speaker, we up the appropriations process, if we in the President’s remarks during that have taken steps in that direction. I do agree that there is no more money out State of the Union message was that he not blame the American people for there in terms of an operating surplus, felt perfectly fine spending an addi- being skeptical. I can understand, in- except from Social Security, and we all tional 38 percent of the Social Security deed, how sometimes, Mr. Speaker, agree we do not want to take that surplus on more government programs. that skepticism gives way to cynicism. money, then we have to go back to the Indeed, in that 70-plus-minute address, But, again, facts are stubborn things. very hard work. he outlined some 80 new initiatives in In the midst of the hue and cry and the I am a member of the Committee on government spending. sturm und drang and the agenda set- Appropriations, and I can promise my That, Mr. Speaker, brings to the ting function of our friends in the colleagues there has been a lot of co- floor and brings to the consciousness of fourth estate, commonly known as the operation on both sides of the aisle to the American body politic the funda- media, perhaps more accurately re- try to spend the money wisely. It is ex- mental debate. If one believes that flected as the partisan press, came a tremely difficult to try to fund all the one’s money is better spent by Wash- story in the last 10 days that was, quite things we mutually agree on, edu- ington bureaucrats, if one believes that frankly, ignored. cation, health care, senior programs, Washington ought to control more and I am pleased to have this oppor- environmental programs. Then, dis- more of the money one earns, if one be- tunity, Mr. Speaker, in this chamber to couragingly enough, we have this bi- lieves that Washington and this vast commend the collective attention of partisan agreement signed by both par- bureaucracy that has grown over the this House, my colleagues, and the ties, a lot of fanfare in 1997; and yet it last century is the be-all, end-all to American people to the findings of the cannot be supported on a one-partisan solving one’s problems at home, well, Congressional Budget Office. Because basis. It has got to be bipartisan. then, one perhaps would concur in that again, facts are stubborn things. Mr. Speaker, I appreciate the gen- analysis. What the Congressional Budget Of- tleman from Arizona (Mr. HAYWORTH) But, Mr. Speaker, I must tell my col- fice discovered in counting receipts and yielding to me, and I look forward to leagues what I have heard time and outlays for fiscal year 1999 is that, for continuing this dialogue. again is exactly the opposite. Indeed, the first time since 1960, when Presi- Mr. HAYWORTH. Mr. Speaker, I as Members of the new majority, we dent Eisenhower, that great and good thank the gentlemen on the other side came here to change the way Wash- man, was ensconced in the executive of the aisle, the gentleman from North ington works. Once again, facts are mansion at the other end of Pennsyl- Dakota (Mr. POMEROY) and the gen- stubborn things. vania Avenue, for the first time since tleman from Arkansas (Mr. BERRY), for The gentleman from North Dakota 1960, this Congress balanced the budg- spending some time here. (Mr. POMEROY) championed the actions et, generated a surplus of $1 billion, I would, Mr. Speaker, call attention of 1993 and 1994. Need I remind this and did not touch one red cent of the to the statement that appeared on the House, Mr. Speaker, that in the pre- Social Security funds to go for those wires of the Associated Press on Octo- vious majority, there was a one-vote expenditures.

VerDate 12-OCT-99 02:40 Oct 26, 1999 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00036 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K25OC7.089 pfrm02 PsN: H25PT1 October 25, 1999 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H10763 Having made that progress, amidst I wanted to call my colleagues’ at- mystery, because what goes on around the skepticism and the doubt and the tention to a chart that was actually the kitchen table for every American cynicism, dare we retreat? The easiest prepared by the gentleman from Geor- family is the basic essence of what we thing for Washington to do is reflected gia (Mr. KINGSTON), because I thought are trying to come to grips with here sadly in the remarks of the minority it was a good chart to explain where we in Washington, D.C. And if it is good leader yesterday, the man who would are to folks who are interested in enough for the American family, it be Speaker, to hear, sadly, his political watching this nationally. We have had should be good enough for the Wash- boasts, is again a predilection toward deficit spending in this country for 30 ington bureaucrats. spending. years, until last year. And the reason With that, let me yield to my friend b 2115 that we do not have deficit spending from Minnesota. now is really a combination of things. Mr. GUTKNECHT. Mr. Speaker, I Rather than joining with us, to say, One is a very strong economy. But thank the gentleman for yielding and Mr. Speaker, no means no, hands off there also must be a will in Wash- the gentlewoman for joining us tonight the Social Security trust funds, our ington, and it starts in this House, be- to talk about our budget priorities. friend from Missouri, the minority cause all of the spending bills start The gentleman from Arizona knows leader, says, ‘‘Well, we really ought to here, to control Federal Government as well as I do what it was like coming try to spend as little of it as possible.’’ spending. A commitment to balance here in the class of 1994. We were look- I thought it ironic to hear my good the budget in the same way that all of ing at, as my colleague will recall, the friend from Arkansas, in extolling the us at home have to balance our own Congressional Budget Office told us in virtue of my other friend from North checkbooks. It is that responsible ap- the spring of that year, when the Presi- Dakota, speak of emergency spending proach to government spending that we dent submitted his first budget in 1995 on one hand, about the floods that dev- are now close to completing here in for us as Members of Congress, they astated the upper Midwest 2 years ago, Washington for the next fiscal year. told us that we could expect to see $250 and somehow imply that emergency I want to commend the President of billion deficits well into the next cen- spending for the same type of environ- the United States tonight for signing tury. And that was under the Presi- mental horrors and acts of nature that the defense bill. That defense bill turns dent’s proposal. have befallen other Americans some- the corner in restoring our national se- And basically what we said, as new how does not count in the current curity. It includes a 4.8 percent pay Members of Congress, was that that budgetary scheme of things. raise for those on active duty. It will was not acceptable; the idea that the There will always be emergencies. start the process of recruiting and re- Federal Government had to continue to And to those who try to muddy the wa- taining high quality military per- spend more money than it took in, es- ters with talk of the Census, I would sonnel. It will mean that we will begin pecially in good years. Now, we might simply remind this House, Mr. Speak- replacing all of those spare parts that understand, maybe we could make an er, that it was this Director of the Cen- have been lost in expeditions overseas. excuse once in a while if there was a se- sus and this administration that want- We need to restore our national de- rious recession or a depression or a ed to willfully ignore a Supreme Court fense, and the defense appropriations war, but in times of peace and pros- ruling that stipulated that we ought to bill begins to do that, and I want to perity, we just could not accept the actually uphold the Constitution, a commend the President for having idea that the Federal Government unique concept, where the Constitution signed it today. should continue to borrow more than it calls for the actual enumeration of There are other bills that we still takes in year after year after year. American citizens. And, indeed, the have not completed action on, and we And the scary result of this, and this designation of so-called emergency will do so and sit down with the Presi- is where it gets down to what the gen- spending came from the fact that we dent and his advisers and work through tleman was talking about in terms of had bureaucratic inertia in action and each of these bills to make sure that what is going to happen to the kids, it downright hostility to our supreme tri- we have a series of spending bills that really meant that if we continued to bunal’s assessment that the Constitu- adds up to no more than $592 billion, borrow $250 billion, what the Congres- tion means what it says. But then which is the total amount we have in sional Budget Office and others said again, sadly, that is nothing new. the checking account for the next year. was that if Congress did not get serious I am so pleased to be joined on the We have set aside another $115 billion about finally balancing the budget, floor by two very capable colleagues, or so that is Social Security money. what was going to happen was we were my good friend, the gentleman from That is the money we are putting in going to virtually guaranty our kids Minnesota (Mr. GUTKNECHT), who the IRA this year for our retirement. were going to have a lower standard of joined me here in the 104th Congress in Every family knows that if they took living. In fact, they told us that by the the change in majority status and gov- the money they were supposed to put time our kids that are in junior high erning status to our party; and in the in their individual retirement account and high school today, by the time well of the House by the gentlewoman or that was supposed to be in their pen- they reached my age, and I was born in from New Mexico (Mrs. WILSON), who, sion fund and they spent it this year, it 1951, they were going to be paying a tax in her short time here, elected in a spe- would not be there when they retired. rate of between 75 and 80 percent just cial election in the tragedy of the So we are making the commitment to pay the interest on the national death of our friend and colleague Steve this year, because we finally are within debt. Schiff, has come to this House and shooting distance of being able to meet Now, think about that. We were lit- proven an effective and capable public that commitment; to not touch retire- erally guaranteeing that our kids were servant with an incredible breadth of ment, we are not going to raise taxes, going to have a much lower standard of experience both in the military and in we are going to balance the budget, and living, because they would not have the pursuit of higher education. we are going to emphasize education been able to buy a car, they would not And I would gladly yield to my good and national security. And within that be able to buy a house, because the tax friend from New Mexico. context, I think we can come up with a system was going to take virtually ev- Mrs. WILSON. Mr. Speaker, I thank very good budget blueprint. erything they earned just to pay the the gentleman from Arizona. I listened And I thank the gentleman for his interest on the national debt. We had with interest to the discussion this time. reached a point where we had not evening, and to the comments of my Mr. HAYWORTH. Mr. Speaker, I begun to slow down this spending ma- colleague from North Dakota, many of thank the gentlewoman from New Mex- chine. which I agree with, we do need to look ico who, once again, points out that And I want to talk a little about at Social Security over the long term. while there are all sorts of arcane no- what we did as a member of the Com- We also need to begin to draw the line tions and green eyeshades that one can mittee on the Budget. And, frankly, we in the sand this year, because we have apply to this, there is a very real as Republicans are not very good some- the opportunity to do that for the first human equation that comes to bal- times for taking credit for what we time this year. ancing the budget. And there is no have accomplished, but a lot of things

VerDate 12-OCT-99 02:40 Oct 26, 1999 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00037 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K25OC7.091 pfrm02 PsN: H25PT1 H10764 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE October 25, 1999 have changed in this city. One of the that money and invest it in new oppor- Mr. HAYWORTH. And that is a lot of most important was that there was tunities, in greater job growth, in new money. $1.754 trillion, almost $2 tril- sort of an assumption around this city homes, and to use more of their hard- lion. The amount is astronomical. And that every year Federal spending would earned money the way they see fit in- the irony is, as my friend from Min- go up by 2, or 3, or maybe even 4 times stead of having Washington spend it. nesota knows and, Mr. Speaker, we whatever the inflation rate was. I can And the bottom line is this. In that need to amplify again in this chamber remember when the Federal budget was whole method of scoring that the Fed- this evening, as we are going through growing at 8, 9, 10 percent. Well, we eral Government utilizes, in stark con- the appropriations process, trying to changed that. And what we did is we trast to the theoreticians who said it live within some fairly expansive dramatically slowed the rate of growth would be a drain on government rev- means, $1.750 trillion, the President of in Federal spending. enue, we saw reaffirmed the basic prin- the United States chose to veto a for- In fact, I think one of the most amaz- ciple that when the American people eign aid bill because he wants to spend ing statistics is this, and I will repeat hang on to more of their hard-earned an additional $4 billion on non-Ameri- it so our colleagues who may be watch- money, tax receipts to the Federal cans. ing in their offices do not miss this Government actually increase. b 2130 point. This year, for the first-time I More revenue comes to the govern- think in my adult lifetime, not only ment because more economic oppor- Now, Mr. Speaker and my colleagues, have we now balanced the budget in fis- tunity is empowered to take place. And I find it ironic that the current Presi- cal year 1999, without taking money that is what we have seen in reducing dent and the Vice President cam- from Social Security, which I think is the top rate on capital gains taxes, be- paigned in 1992 on the slogan ‘‘putting an amazing accomplishment, because cause it freed up capital that otherwise people first.’’ I thought the slogan im- that has not happened since Dwight Ei- would have remained dormant or would plied putting the American people senhower was President and Elvis was have gone into the coffers of the Wash- first. But, apparently, given trips to a getting out of the Army, 40 years ago, ington bureaucrats. variety of different continents and that is the first time that has hap- Mr. GUTKNECHT. Well, it comes promises that really spawned cynicism, pened, but an even more amazing sta- down to a very simple point, Ameri- such as wiring schools on other con- tistic is that this year the Federal cans know how to spend their money a tinents for the Internet, using Amer- budget is going to grow at slightly lot smarter than we know how to spend ican tax dollars, let me just say while more than 3 percent. it on their behalf. They get a full dol- I am in the neighborhood on this, Mr. That is an amazing thing. But what lar’s worth of value for every dollar Speaker, I would certainly invite the is even more amazing is when we real- they spend. We do not. We know that, President to the 6th Congressional Dis- ize that the average family budget this and there has been study after study to trict of Arizona. year will grow by about 31⁄2 percent. So, show that. I can take him to any number of again, for the first time I think in my But we have made all this progress rural schools and schools on the res- adult lifetime we have created a situa- and a lot of people still do not believe ervations for which this administration tion where the average family budget it. I go out to my town hall meetings, added not one red penny in terms of is growing at a faster rate than the and when I start talking about the fact impact to aid funds where the Con- Federal budget. And that is part of the that we finally have balanced the budg- stitution and treaty law stipulates reason that the budget is balanced et without using Social Security, I can that there is a clear, unequivocal role today. almost feel the skepticism in their in the Federal level in educating the Because I think people on Main eyes. At one of my town hall meetings Indian children, in educating the chil- Street and Wall Street began to realize I said, ‘‘You know what, I understand dren of military dependents, and yet to that this Congress is serious about re- why you would not believe this.’’ For 40 have those funds cut and still the forming welfare, of downsizing some of years, the American people have, in ef- promise of largess to non-Americans. the Federal programs, of limiting the fect, been misled about what govern- The bottom line is and the shock is growth in total Federal spending, of ment can do and that borrowing is that the President vetoed the foreign limiting entitlements, and all of a sud- good and all of that. And they almost aid bill, saying that he wanted to in- den they said, if these guys are serious, now believe that deficit spending at the crease that spending by 30 percent, by real interest rates are coming down, Federal level is preordained; that it has $4 billion. And the question becomes, and they did. And they said, if they are to happen. So it will take some time Mr. Speaker, where can the President really serious and real interest rates before the American people start to get that money? And under the current come down, it means that more fami- really realize we are serious about bal- parameters, there is only one place he lies will be able to afford a house, and ancing the budget; that we have bal- can go. You guessed it, the Social Se- a car, and maybe a dishwasher and anced the budget without using Social curity Trust Fund. other things, and the economy will be Security, and, like crossing the Rubi- Mr. Speaker, my colleagues, I reject stronger. And it last has been. con, we are not going to go back. We that sad and cynical notion that can- As a result, we have had revenues have made it very clear to our friends not help but breed the skepticism and coming in. In fact, the gentleman may on the left here in Congress and to the cynicism. That money belongs to the remember, as a member of the Com- people down at the other end of Penn- American people. They paid it into mittee on Ways and Means, when we sylvania Avenue that we are not going that trust fund. It should not be spent talked about let us lower the capital to go back and raid Social Security. We on tin horn dictators or on utopian de- gains tax rate by 30 percent. Let us are not going to balance the budget by signs. take it from the maximum rate of 28 to raising taxes. And then tonight, even as we wel- 20 percent. Oh, some off friends on the And I might just add, we should come the news, and let us give credit left said that if we did that, that that make it very clear to the President where credit is due, I am so glad the was a tax cut for the rich and we would that we are not going to let him shut President of the United States signed deprive the Federal government of all down the government either. None of the defense appropriations, which con- of this revenue. It is a tax cut for the that has to happen. There is more than tains a long overdue pay raise for rich, they said, which will blow a hole enough money in this budget. I think America’s men and women in uniform, in the budget. That was their term. at the end of the day we will end up 12,000 of whom had to apply for food Does the gentleman remember that and spending about $754 billion. The Con- stamps for their children in a sorry what happened? gressional Budget Office has said, if we spectacle to make ends meet. I wel- Mr. HAYWORTH. Well, of course, limit the total Federal spending to come the fact the President signed that when we reduced the capital gains top $1754 billion, we will balance the budg- bill. rate, we actually saw that far from et without taking a penny of Social Se- But even as that has happened, there being in the catchy-chism of the left, a curity and we will not have to raise has been a veto or, we understand, the tax cut for the rich, what we did was taxes, and we will not have to shut pending veto of the Commerce, State, empowered American citizens to take down the government. Justice appropriations bill. Because,

VerDate 12-OCT-99 02:40 Oct 26, 1999 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00038 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K25OC7.093 pfrm02 PsN: H25PT1 October 25, 1999 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H10765 again, the President apparently thinks Mr. GUTKNECHT. Mr. Speaker, I meeting when I first came here with American money should not go to the would like to come back to something the German foreign minister and the American people or to programs for my colleague talked about in terms of whole thing in Bosnia was starting to them. He would rather spend them on one of the things that frustrated me boil up, and I remember what the for- utopian designs that threaten our sov- about some of the comments of our eign minister told us. He said, at the ereignty in the United Nations. friends on the left. They are saying, end of the day, this is a European prob- Let me suggest to this body, Mr. well, yes, sure, the Republicans are bal- lem, and it should be solved by the Eu- Speaker, and to the President of the ancing the budget; but they are going ropeans. And I said, amen. United States that America’s dues to use some gimmicks. But it was not long before it was ob- have been paid in full many times over, Well, in truth, I wish we did not have vious that the Europeans could not including in the latest adventure in the to do that. But let me explain some of solve it. But do you know what at least Balkans, not paid for when our Com- the things we are thinking about they could do, because the economy of mander in Chief put American men and doing. One is a 1.29 percent cut across the European Union is now bigger than women and pilots in harm’s way. the board in only discretionary spend- the economy of the United States, and Mr. Speaker, someone has to be the ing. In other words, it will not affect yet we are supposed to carry 90 percent adult here. ‘‘No’’ means ‘‘no’’ to adven- Social Security, will not affect Medi- of the burden of the war in the Bal- turism and overspending. This common care, will not affect the entitlement kans? There is something wrong with sense conservative Congress has held side of the budget, only in discre- that policy. I am not sure if there was the line in that regard. And we invite tionary spending, 1.29 percent. even an attempt by this administration the President, who, as we read the pun- Now, I know some of our friends say to go in and say, listen, we will help to dits and the prognosticators say that that, no, these agencies cannot absorb solve the military problem there, we he is in search of a legacy, he joined us. a 1.29 percent across-the-board cut in will provide the technology, we will It took three times for him to join with their agencies. But let me just tell provide the aircraft, we will provide us on welfare reform, but we are cer- them this. I represent a lot of farmers. the smart bombs, we will provide what tainly happy to share credit. Because, Now, when we tell them that a Federal it takes. But it would be nice if you after all, in our constitutional Repub- agency cannot tighten its belt slightly guys would help provide some of the lic, when we pass legislation, we need over 1 percent, they do not even laugh cash. But they did not. the President’s signature. He joined us because they are tightening their belts So what happened was the American on that. to the tune of 20, 30, and even 40 per- taxpayers and Congress had to go out How truly ground breaking it would cent. So, I mean, do not tell me that and help find the money, $16 billion. be, Mr. Speaker, if the President were the Federal agencies do not have 1 per- Well, we have done some juggling and to accept the invitation of the Speaker cent worth of fat in their budgets. That we have taken from here and we have of the House, the gentleman from Illi- is outrageous. So that is one of the taken from that and we reshuffled the nois (Mr. HASTERT), who stood at that gimmicks they do not like. numbers. Because we always kept our podium leaving the Speaker’s rostrum Another thing that we are thinking eye on the ball. The idea is to reduce the day he was sworn in as the Speaker about doing is moving back one pay the rate of growth in Federal spending in the 106th Congress and said to the day, I think from the 30th of the month to allow the American people to keep American people, Mr. Speaker, we have to the first of the month, to move us more of what they earned and let the reserved H.R. 1 for the President’s plan into the next fiscal year. economy grow and everything will take to save Social Security. Now, do I wish we were not going to I heard my friends on the left in the do that? Absolutely. But if the choice care of itself. That is what we have preceding hour somehow forget about is between those two things and steal- done. But the President, as my colleague that, apparently. The invitation is still ing from Social Security, that is not from Arizona (Mr. HAYWORTH) says, has there. And we heard the President even a close call. But let me explain not really been there to help us solve make some statements this weekend. and what makes me so angry about some of these problems. Now, we need As a member of the Committee on this and what we have been up against his help right now. We have made it Ways and means, I know my colleague, in the last several years. the gentleman from Minnesota (Mr. The gentleman mentioned military very clear that we want to work with the White House, but we said certain GUTKNECHT), with his background on adventures. This administration has the Committee on the Budget, we sent troops to more places in this things are off the table. would welcome the President at long world in the last 7 years than the last Last week we had a vote on taxes be- last putting into legislative language five Presidents put together. In fact, cause the President said, at least be- what it is he, in fact, proposes to do. I the little adventure in the Balkans, in hind closed doors, well, part of the am sure that the Committee on Ways Bosnia and Kosovo have already cost problem could be solved if we just and Means and the other appropriate us over $16 billion. raised some taxes and some fees and committees of jurisdiction will hold Now, historians also have to judge raised cigarette taxes; and there was a hearings and will examine that. But whether or not it has been worth it. proposal from the White House. It said, there is just one other thing that hap- But let us at least be honest with our- you know, in the budget message here pens that adds to the cynicism that we selves and compare that little adven- are some taxes and fees you could need to point out. ture with what happened in the Gulf. raise. So last week the Congressional Aside from some budget messages Former President Bush went to all of leaders brought it to a vote. And how that are required by law, the last legis- our allies and said, listen, we have got many votes did it get? lative initiative sent to this chamber a problem with Saddam Hussein. It is a Mr. HAYWORTH. Mr. Speaker, I am from the other end of Pennsylvania Av- big problem. It is a world problem; and happy to report the outcome of that enue came before my friend and I were if he is allowed to take over Kuwait vote, again something that, sadly, in the Congress. It was a plan to social- and the oil fields, he is going to be even many of our friends in the media chose ize our health care. That is the last a bigger problem for everybody in the not to emphasize in their reportage of policy initiative that has come from world. the events here on Capitol Hill. And I this administration in legislative lan- So we went to our Japanese allies am grateful for the time tonight. guage. and said, if you cannot send troops, In answering the question of my So I would say, Mr. Speaker, we in- will you send cash? And they did. And friend, the President’s plan to increase vite the President to put his designs on he went to some of our other allies taxes, as detailed in his budget mes- paper in legislative language in H.R. 1. around the world and they all ponied sage, received no votes. The vote was As our Speaker has said, certainly a up. And at the end of the day, the war 419 to 0 to reject the President’s plan man of honor, certainly a man of his in the Gulf cost us almost nothing. It for revenue, which his economic advi- word, that proposal will receive all due cost the taxpayers of the United States sor, Gene Sperling, on many national consideration. almost nothing. television shows in many messages to Mr. Speaker, I yield to my friend Compare that to what has happened this Congress said was part and parcel from Minnesota. in Kosovo. I will never forget we had a of the tough choices needed to solve

VerDate 12-OCT-99 02:40 Oct 26, 1999 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00039 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K25OC7.095 pfrm02 PsN: H25PT1 H10766 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE October 25, 1999 our budgetary dilemma. And yet not from Minnesota is quite right, what we fail to account for the people’s money, one Member of the minority, even are proposing and what we will bring to those in this town who would use that those who spoke so glowingly of the the floor in short order is an effort to money for their own personal comfort largest tax increase in American his- trim the waste, fraud, and abuse that and be less than good stewards of the tory, not one of them voted for that has run rampant throughout our sys- taxpayers’ dollars, Mr. Speaker, they package of new taxes. tem. We have been stunned by the ex- need to be put on notice that there will Mr. GUTKNECHT. Mr. Speaker, so amples. be a change. what we have said unanimously every- My colleagues are familiar with the Now, we can expect the hue and cry body in the House said we are not $8.5 million in food stamps sent to given the culture of this town and the going to raise taxes to balance the 26,000 people who had died; 26,000 dece- atmospherics at the other end of Penn- budget. That is unanimous. Everybody dents receiving $8.5 million in food sylvania Avenue, but, Mr. Speaker, I said that, Republicans, Democrats. And stamps; the $75,000 in Social Security must tell you this. Whether it is a we have one independent. He voted no, insurance payments that went to farmer in Minnesota or a rancher in as well. All of us said we are not going death-row inmates. Arizona or an American family around to raise taxes. I can recall when I first got here and the kitchen table trying to make deci- Now, I think there is almost unani- perhaps my friend in his days and serv- sions on its own spending priorities, mous feeling here in the House, we are ice on the Committee on the Budget, Americans instinctively know that this not going to raid Social Security. All when I first came to Congress in the bloated bureaucracy can get by on 1 right, once we have decided that and 104th Congress I was honored to serve percent less if it means we restore the we have taken those two things off the on the Committee on Resources. Gov- sanctity and preserve the sanctity table, we come back to the last conclu- ernment always gives a fancy name to proven this fiscal year in keeping our sion. At some point we are going to different jobs. What we call an ac- hands off the Social Security Trust have to make some adjustments, we countant in the private sector is called Fund. are going to have to do an across-the- an Inspector General, Washington D.C. I yield to the gentleman from Min- board cut, or we are going to have to b 2145 nesota. do whatever it takes to make certain Mr. GUTKNECHT. You mentioned that we live with $1754 billion. Okay? So, the Inspector General from the something about the waste and mis- Now, that is where we are. We are not Interior Department had come down management, and you earlier talked going to raid Social Security. We al- and was seated alongside the director about foreign aid. ready decided unanimously we are not at that time of the National Park Serv- One of the most outrageous examples going to raise taxes. So, Mr. President, ice, and, Mr. Speaker, you will be that we heard about in the last month please work with us. If one message amazed even today to hear this story or so was that there are reports, and I should be coming from the Congress because time cannot erase or dilute its think fairly well documented reports down to the other end of Pennsylvania irony and its shame. The accountant now, that of the foreign aid and the Avenue, please sit down and work with for the Interior Department, the Na- IMF money that went to Russia we be- us. We want to work this out and we tional Park Service, said the Park lieve as much as 10 billion, that is with are not going to let you shut down the Service could not account for over $70 a ‘‘B,’’ billion dollars, has been looted Government. million in tax money appropriated and There is absolutely no need this year by the former KGB agents who now run spent by the Park Service. the Mafia in Russia. In fact, much of for a Government shutdown. Almost Now, Mr. Speaker, if that had hap- half the bills have now have been that money has been laundered pened in the private sector, some folks through New York banks. signed by the President. There are only would have found themselves with new a couple of them left outstanding that In fact to make it more interesting, accommodations based on the fact that just a couple of weeks ago there was I think where there are serious dif- they would be in violation of criminal ferences of opinion. And that is part of several people finally to at least some law. As it stood at that point in time credit of this Justice Department, or at the process. We should have differences and sadly still stands, the director of of opinion. The President has some pri- least some enterprising people working the Park Service at that time was sub- out in New York, that were actually orities. The Senate has some priorities. ject to a tongue lashing that appeared I have some priorities. You have some indicted. So during the same week in on tape-delay fashion on C–Span, and which we now have growing confirma- priorities. At the end the day, you that was it. work those out. Those can all be tion that billions of dollars in foreign Now I tried to work with my col- aid has been expropriated and looted in worked out. But you have to first agree leagues, mindful of the fact that the how big the pie is going to be and how places like Russia, the President says, Committee on Ways and Means has Well folks, we need another $4 billion big the parameters of the debate are. unique interaction with the Committee We are not going to raid Social Secu- in foreign aid. on the Budget as we look at budget re- rity. We are not going to raise taxes. Now I want to come back to the form to find a way to weed out those We not going to let the President shut point now. Our leadership has looked culprits administratively wasting and down the Government if we can at all at several options of how we close the abusing the money of the American stop it. Everything else is negotiable. gap so that we make certain that we do Mr. HAYWORTH. Mr. Speaker, I people, American tax dollars; and be- not take a penny from Social Security, thank my colleague from Minnesota lieve me, there is no way that elimi- which I think everyone in this body for his comments. I think he has suc- nating and reducing by a little over 1 wants to live by, and some of them say, cinctly and forthrightly expressed the percent can jeopardize programs espe- Well, we don’t like that plan. sentiment of the majority in the cially when we make sure, and this is The answer simply is, well then let House. something else that the American peo- us hear your plan? What is your plan? Again, Mr. Speaker, I would implore ple need to hear because of the smear Here is the question that the members our chief executive to understand that and fear tactics so often we see in this of the working press in this city ought there are different priorities, but one chamber, and sadly elsewhere around to be asking the people down at the legacy he dare not be tempted by would this town and in the partisan press, not other end of Pennsylvania Avenue be the notion of a political stunt to one penny of those reductions will every single day: What is your plan? shut down this Government with all come from mandatory spending, spend- You do not like the plan of the folks up the challenges we face. Because in ing that goes to the truly needy, those on Capitol Hill? Fine, exercise a little stark contrast to times gone by, cer- who expect it. It will not come out of bit of leadership. You help them and tainly one as adroit and skilled in poli- food stamps, it will not come out of So- help America. You show us how we can tics knows that going to the well once cial Security, it will not come out of balance the budget because it can be too often can result in the wrong type veterans’ pensions, it will not come out done. of legacy. of Medicaid. We will protect those pro- In fact, every American family I wanted to pick up on a comment grams for the truly needy. But for the knows this; and, Mr. Speaker, let me my friend made earlier. The gentleman truly greedy, those in this town who tell you a story.

VerDate 12-OCT-99 02:40 Oct 26, 1999 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00040 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K25OC7.097 pfrm02 PsN: H25PT1 October 25, 1999 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H10767 Every Sunday Americans sit around reached the promised land, we must appropriations bill that means that a their kitchen tables and their coffee not turn back, and the message is clear much needed pay raise for our men and tables, and you know what they do? to the American people, to our col- women in uniform will at long last be They clip coupons from the Sunday leagues and to the people at the other realized. We would ask the President to newspaper. Every Sunday Americans end of Pennsylvania Avenue. reconsider his notion of taking $4 bil- clip something like 80 million coupons We will not raise taxes. We will not lion of the Social Security Trust Fund from the Sunday paper, worth an aver- raid Social Security. We will not let to spend on non-Americans in terms of age of 53 cents, and that is how Amer- the President shut down the govern- increased foreign aid, and we would ask ican families balance their budget ment unilaterally. We are going to do the President to re-evaluate his plan to every week. Is it so much to ask for everything we can to stop him. But ev- veto the Commerce State Justice bill those families to say to us: listen, if it erything else is negotiable. because he wants more money going to means cutting the Federal bureaucracy We want to be reasonable. We want international organizations that at the 1.3 percent, you should do it. Or if you to be flexible. We are willing to work very least attempt to muddy our sov- want to take money from one depart- within those perameters. If the Presi- ereignty and our unique rights as a na- ment, and shift it and do a few other dent will join us, we can have a budget tion state in the free world. things, we do not care. But I think agreement by the end of this week, we So I would simply say again we have what the American people are saying, can all go home next week, and frankly stopped the raid on Social Security. We the ones who have finally realized that, the American people will be better off. have crossed, made that incredible yes, we have balanced the budget with- Thanks so much for taking this time, stride for the first time since 1960. out using Social Security, once you fi- and thanks for letting me join you. Though the message has gotten short nally accomplish that goal, do not go Mr. HAYWORTH. I thank my col- shrift in the reportage of this town, we back. You finally have a chance to league from Minnesota who offers the dare not retreat. Having stopped the chart a new course because, and I want common sense perspective of the upper raid, let us not renew it. We would in- to close on this, Mr. Speaker, and then Midwest and just puts in everyday vite the President, Mr. Speaker, and I will yield back to the gentleman from terms what is absolutely so practical the minority leader who only yester- Arizona. and so apparent, and he is quite right. day on national television said that it But he also mentioned something What I call the human equation is at was his goal, and let me quote him very important, because we talk in stake here, to make sure the truly again; I want to be fair about this. He terms of $1754 billion, and we talk needy have a safety net, but also to said, quote: ‘‘We really ought to try to about balancing the budget, and we make sure that money masquerading spend as little of it as possible.’’ talk in terms of numbers and percent- as a safety net does not become a ham- To change that point of view, join ages, and we begin to sound like ac- mock for the greedy and for those who with us; stop the raid on Social Secu- countants. But at the end of the day have been wastrels and less than good rity, accurately protect America’s pri- this is not just an accounting exercise. stewards of tax dollars from the Amer- orities, and let us work as men and It really is a very, very important exer- ican people. women of goodwill to make sure the cise in democracy; and what it is I would note this, Mr. Speaker. In raid has been stopped once and for all. about, and I mentioned earlier that I other quarters in this town there are That is the promise of the new day. was born in 1951. You know the inter- those who are especially sensitive to That is the pledge we make in a spirit esting thing is there were more kids polling numbers, and indeed there are of bipartisanship. born in 1951 than any other year. We stories of some folks being out in the f are the peak of the baby boomers, and field nightly polling to determine how I am fortunate. Both of my parents are they will lead. I happen to think lead- LEAVE OF ABSENCE still living. They are both on Social Se- ership is leading first and then seeing if By unanimous consent, leave of ab- curity; they are both on Medicare. And the message and the course of action is sence was granted to: I have three kids, and the oldest two of responded to by the American people, Ms. CARSON (at the request of Mr. them now are basically on their own, and that is why I bring poll numbers to GEPHARDT) for today on account of offi- sort of on their own. this floor tonight, that I think many in cial business. But this is all about generational this town, especially in the administra- Mr. RUSH (at the request of Mr. GEP- fairness because on one hand in terms tion, knowing how sensitive many of HARDT) for today and the balance of the of making certain that every penny of its members are to polling questions week on account of a death in the fam- Social Security only goes for Social and polling numbers might be. ily. Security, on one hand what we are This is a Fox News Opinion Dynamics Mr. MASCARA (at the request of Mr. doing is we are saying to our parents poll of 904 registered voters conducted GEPHARDT) for today on account of we are going to make certain that you on October 20 and 21. The question is: medical reasons. have a more secure retirement, and I Who do you trust to make the best de- Ms. KILPATRICK (at the request of Mr. think we need to do that. cisions on budget issues? Mr. Speaker, GEPHARDT) for today on account of offi- But by balancing the budget without 56 percent of the American people say cial business. using Social Security we are also say- they trust the Congress on budgetary Mr. BECERRA (at the request of Mr. ing to all the baby boomers and work- issues. Twenty-one percent say they GEPHARDT) for today on account of offi- ing Americans that we are going to trust the President. cial business. have a stronger economy because we I would simply suggest, Mr. Speaker, Mr. TAYLOR of North Carolina (at the are going to have lower interest rates. knowing that there are those espe- request of Mr. ARMEY) for today and In a stronger economy a rising tide cially sensitive to those types of num- October 26 until 5:00 p.m. on account of lifts all boats, but on the other end of bers, the reason I quote them here is to official business. that generational fairness what we are reaffirm what my colleague from Min- f really saying to our kids is we are nesota has said. We understand that going to guarantee that you will have reasonable people can disagree, but it SPECIAL ORDERS GRANTED a chance at the American dream and a is highly unreasonable for those in this By unanimous consent, permission to better standard of living. town to be tempted by the allure of a address the House, following the legis- So it is about securing a brighter fu- political stunt to try and shut down lative program and any special orders ture for our kids on one hand, it is the Government hoping that there will heretofore entered, was granted to: about a more prosperous, stronger eco- be an amen chorus from the partisan (The following Members (at the re- nomic future for the people who are press that would somehow sway the quest of Mr. BROWN of Ohio) to revise working currently, and it is also about American people. That is a gambit that and extend their remarks and include securing a brighter retirement for our leads to a legacy even more infamous extraneous material:) parents. So this is not just an account- than what already exists. Mr. BROWN of Ohio, for 5 minutes, ing exercise, this is about generational In a positive vein we congratulate today. fairness; and now that we finally the President for signing the defense Mr. ETHERIDGE, for 5 minutes, today.

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Mr. WEYGAND, for 5 minutes, today. ting the Agency’s final rule—Approval and rule—Federal Acquisition Regulation; Con- Mr. STRICKLAND, for 5 minutes, Promulgation of Implementation Plans; forming Late Offer Treatment [FAC 97–14; today. Oklahoma; Recodification of Regulations FAR Case 97–030; Item VII] (RIN: 9000–AI25) (The following Members (at the re- [OK–8–1–5772a; FRL–6457–7] received October received September 21, 1999, pursuant to 5 18, 1999, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Gov- quest of Mr. KINGSTON) to revise and the Committee on Commerce. ernment Reform. extend their remarks and include ex- 4900. A letter from the Secretary of Health 4910. A letter from the Deputy Associate traneous material:) and Human Services, transmitting a report Administrator, Office of Acquisition Policy, Mr. COBURN, for 5 minutes, today. entitled, ‘‘Designing a Medical Device Sur- National Aeronautics and Space Administra- veillance Network’’; to the Committee on tion, transmitting the Administration’s final f Commerce. rule—Federal Acquisition Regulation; Deter- BILL PRESENTED TO THE 4901. A letter from the Assistant Secretary mination of Price Reasonableness and Commerciality [FAC 97–14; FAR Case 98–300; PRESIDENT for Legislative Affairs, Department of State, transmitting a copy of Presidential Deter- Item VI] (RIN: 9000–AI45) received September Mr. THOMAS, from the Committee mination No. 00–01: Determination and Cer- 21, 1999, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to on House Administration, reported tification for Fiscal Year 2000 concerning Ar- the Committee on Government Reform. that that committee did on the fol- gentina’s and Brazil’s Ineligibility Under 4911. A letter from the Deputy Associate Section 102(a)(2) of the Arms Export Control Administrator, Office of Acquisition Policy, lowing date present to the President, National Aeronautics and Space Administra- for his approval, a bill of the House of Act, pursuant to 22 U.S.C. 2799aa–2; to the Committee on International Relations. tion, transmitting the Administration’s final the following title: 4902. A letter from the Administrator, U.S. rule—Federal Acquisition Regulation; OMB On October 22, 1999: Agency for International Development, Circular A–119 [FAC 97–14; FAR Case 98–004; H.R. 2670. Making appropriations for the transmitting the Agency’s 1998 Annual Re- Item V] (RIN: 9000–AI12) received September Departments of Commerce, Justice, and port on Title XII—Famine Prevention and 21, 1999, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to State, the Judiciary, and related agencies for Freedom from Hunger, pursuant to 22 U.S.C. the Committee on Government Reform. the fiscal year ending September 30, 2000, and 2220e; to the Committee on International Re- 4912. A letter from the Deputy Associate for other purposes. lations. Administrator, Office of Acquisition Policy, National Aeronautics and Space Administra- f 4903. A letter from the Secretary of State, transmitting the certification for FY 2000 tion, transmitting the Administration’s final rule—Federal Acquisition Regulation; Jav- ADJOURNMENT that no United Nations agency or United Na- tions affiliated agency grants any official its-Wagner-O’Day Proposed Revisions [FAC Mr. HAYWORTH. Mr. Speaker, pur- status, accrediation, or recognition to any 97–14; FAR Case 98–602; Item IV] (RIN: 9000– suant to House Resolution 341, I move organization which promotes and condones AI16) received September 21, 1999, pursuant that the House do now adjourn in mem- or seeks the legalization of pedophilia, or to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on which includes as a subsidiary or member Government Reform. ory of the late Honorable JOHN H. 4913. A letter from the Acting Director, Of- any such organization, pursuant to Public CHAFEE. fice of Federal Housing Enterprise Oversight, Law 103–236, section 565(b) (108 Stat. 845); to The motion was agreed to; accord- transmitting the Office’s response sent to the Committee on International Relations. the Office of Management and Budget on ingly (at 9 o’clock and 58 minutes 4904. A letter from the Comptroller Gen- June 30, 1999; to the Committee on Govern- p.m.), under its previous order and pur- eral, General Accounting Office, transmit- suant to House Resolution 341, the ment Reform. ting List of all reports issued by GAO during 4914. A letter from the Chairperson, Na- House adjourned until tomorrow, Tues- the month of August 1999, pursuant to 31 tional Council on Disability, transmitting day, October 26, 1999, at 9 a.m., for U.S.C. 719(h); to the Committee on Govern- the report entitled, ‘‘Implementation of the morning hour debates. ment Reform. National Voter Registration Act by State 4905. A letter from the Deputy Associate Vocational Rehabilitation Agencies’’; to the f Administrator, Office of Acquisition Policy, Committee on House Administration. National Aeronautics and Space Administra- 4915. A letter from the Acting Director, Of- EXECUTIVE COMMUNICATIONS, tion, transmitting the Administration’s final ETC. fice of Sustainable Fisheries, National Oce- rule—Federal Acquisition Regulation; Inter- anic and Atmospheric Administration, trans- Under clause 8 of rule XII, executive est and Other Financial Costs [FAC 97–14; mitting the Administration’s final rule— communications were taken from the FAR Case 98–006; Item XI] (RIN: 9000–AI24) Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone Speaker’s table and referred as follows: received September 21, 1999, pursuant to 5 Off Alaska; Other Rockfish in the Aleutian U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Gov- 4894. A letter from the Congressional Re- Subarea of the Bering Sea and Aleutian Is- ernment Reform. lands Management Area [Docket No. view Coordinator, Department of Agri- 4906. A letter from the Deputy Associate 990304063–9063–01; I.D. 101399D] received Octo- culture, transmitting the Department’s final Administrator, Office of Acquisition Policy, ber 20, 1999, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); rule—Tuberculosis in Cattle and Bison; State National Aeronautics and Space Administra- to the Committee on Resources. Designations [Docket No. 99–008–1] received tion, transmitting the Administration’s final 4916. A letter from the Chairman, National October 20, 1999, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. rule—Federal Acquisition Regulation; Com- Transportation Safety Board, transmitting 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Agri- pensation for Senior Executives [FAC 97–14; correspondence with Office of Management culture. FAR Case 98–301; Item X] (RIN: 9000–AI32) re- and Budget regarding H.R. 2910, pursuant to 4895. A letter from the General Counsel, ceived September 21, 1999, pursuant to 5 49 U.S.C. 1113; to the Committee on Trans- Department of Defense, transmitting the U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Gov- portation and Infrastructure. study of the methods of selection of members ernment Reform. 4917. A letter from the Chairman, National of the Armed Forces to serve on courts-mar- 4907. A letter from the Deputy Associate Transportation Safety Board, transmitting tial; to the Committee on Armed Services. Administrator, Office of Acquisition Policy, the 1997 annual report of the Board’s activi- 4896. A letter from the Secretary of De- National Aeronautics and Space Administra- ties, pursuant to 49 U.S.C. 1117; to the Com- fense, transmitting notification that the tion, transmitting the Administration’s final mittee on Transportation and Infrastruc- President approved a new Unified Command rule—Federal Acquisition Regulation; Op- ture. Plan that specifies the missions and respon- tion Clause Consistency [FAC 97–14; FAR 4918. A letter from the Commissioner, So- sibilities, including geographic boundaries, Case 98–606; Item IX] (RIN: 9000–AI26) re- cial Security Administration, transmitting of the unified combatant commands; to the ceived September 21, 1999, pursuant to 5 the report on continuing disability reviews Committee on Armed Services. U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Gov- for the fiscal year 1998, pursuant to Public 4897. A letter from the Secretary, Depart- ernment Reform. Law 104–121, section 103(d)(2) (110 Stat. 850); ment of Education, transmitting Final Regu- 4908. A letter from the Deputy Associate to the Committee on Ways and Means. lations—William D. Ford Federal Direct Administrator, Office of Acquisition Policy, 4919. A letter from the Chairman, U.S. Loan Program, pursuant to 20 U.S.C. 1232(f); National Aeronautics and Space Administra- International Trade Commission, transmit- to the Committee on Education and the tion, transmitting the Administration’s final ting its annual report on the Caribbean Workforce. rule—Federal Acquisition Regulation; Eval- Basin Economic Recovery Act and the Ande- 4898. A letter from the Secretary of Edu- uation of Proposals for Professional Services an Trade Preference Act, pursuant to 19 cation, transmitting the Department’s final [FAC 97–14; FAR Case 97–038; Item VIII] re- U.S.C. 1332(g); to the Committee on Ways rule—Student Assistance General Provisions ceived September 21, 1999, pursuant to 5 and Means. (RIN: 1845–AA07) received October 20, 1999, U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Gov- 4920. A letter from the Senior Deputy As- pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- ernment Reform. sistant Administrator, Bureau for Legisla- mittee on Education and the Workforce. 4909. A letter from the Deputy Associate tive and Public Affairs, U.S. Agency For 4899. A letter from the Director, Office of Administratior, Office of Acquisition Policy, International Development, transmitting the Regulatory Management and Information, National Aeronautics and Space Administra- Agency’s Annual Report to Congress on ac- Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- tion, transmitting the Administration’s final tivities under the Denton Program; jointly

VerDate 12-OCT-99 02:40 Oct 26, 1999 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00042 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K25OC7.103 pfrm02 PsN: H25PT1 October 25, 1999 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H10769 to the Committees on International Rela- proof caps for portable gasoline containers; time, traditional-aged, college students, to tions and Armed Services. to the Committee on Commerce. protect parents of traditional college student f By Mr. HORN (for himself, Mr. TURNER, credit cards holders, and for other purposes; Mrs. BIGGERT, Mr. KANJORSKI, and to the Committee on Banking and Financial REPORTS OF COMMITTEES ON Mrs. MALONEY of New York): Services. PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS H.R. 3137. A bill to amend the Presidential By Mr. UDALL of Colorado (for himself Transition Act of 1963 to provide for training and Mr. GEORGE MILLER of Cali- Under clause 2 of rule XIII, reports of of individuals a President-elect intends to fornia): committees were delivered to the Clerk nominate as department heads or appoint to H.R. 3143. A bill to establish the High Per- for printing and reference to the proper key positions in the Executive Office of the formance Schools Program in the Depart- calendar, as follows: President; to the Committee on Government ment of Education, and for other purposes; Reform. to the Committee on Education and the Mr. HYDE: Committee on the Judiciary. By Mr. HYDE: H.R. 1801. A bill to make technical correc- Workforce. H.R. 3138. A bill to amend the Shipping Act By Mr. WEINER (for himself, Ms. tions to various antitrust laws and to ref- of 1984 to restore the application of the anti- erences to such laws (Rept. 106–411 Pt. 1). Re- STABENOW, Mr. SCOTT, Mr. CONYERS, trust laws to certain agreements and con- Mr. MEEHAN, Mr. ROTHMAN, Mr. ferred to the Committee of the Whole House duct to which such Act applies; to the Com- on the State of the Union. DELAHUNT, Mr. HOLT, Mr. WEXLER, mittee on the Judiciary, and in addition to Ms. HOOLEY of Oregon, Mr. PALLONE, Mr. COBLE: Committee on the Judiciary. the Committee on Transportation and Infra- H.R. 3028. A bill to amend certain trademark Mr. ETHERIDGE, Mr. BRADY of Penn- structure, for a period to be subsequently de- sylvania, Mr. BLAGOJEVICH, Ms. laws to prevent the misappropriation of termined by the Speaker, in each case for marks; with an amendment (Rept. 106–412). BALDWIN, Mr. LARSON, Mr. MORAN of consideration of such provisions as fall with- Virginia, Mr. ABERCROMBIE, Mrs. Referred to the Committee of the Whole in the jurisdiction of the committee con- House on the State of the Union. LOWEY, Mr. REYES, Mrs. TAUSCHER, cerned. Mr. BERMAN, Mr. ACKERMAN, Mr. Mr. BURTON: Committee on Government By Mr. KENNEDY of Rhode Island (for Reform. H.R. 2885. A bill to provide uniform NADLER, Mr. BONIOR, Ms. JACKSON- himself, Mrs. MCCARTHY of New LEE of Texas, Ms. VELA´ ZQUEZ, Ms. safeguards for the confidentiality of infor- York, Mr. TIERNEY, Mr. THOMPSON of mation acquired for exclusively statistical BERKLEY, Mr. UDALL of New Mexico, Mississippi, Mr. SERRANO, Ms. Mr. MOORE, Mr. MEEKS of New York, purposes, and to improve the efficiency and MILLENDER-MCDONALD, and Mr. quality of Federal statistics and Federal sta- and Mr. THOMPSON of California): PAYNE): H.R. 3144. A bill to provide reliable officers, tistical programs by permitting limited H.R. 3139. A bill to amend the Internal Rev- technology, education, community prosecu- sharing of records among designated agen- enue Code of 1986 to increase the excise tax tors, and training in our neighborhoods; to cies for statistical purposes under strong on firearms and to earmark the increase for the Committee on the Judiciary. safeguards; with an amendment (Rept. 106– juvenile justice and delinquency prevention By Mr. MCNULTY: 413). Referred to the Committee of the Whole programs; to the Committee on Ways and H. Con. Res. 205. Concurrent resolution rec- House on the State of the Union. Means, and in addition to the Committees on ognizing and honoring the heroic efforts of Mr. SESSIONS: Committee on Rules. Education and the Workforce, and Com- the Air National Guard’s 109th Airlift Wing House Resolution 342. Resolution providing merce, for a period to be subsequently deter- and its rescue of Dr. Jerri Nielsen from the for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1987) to mined by the Speaker, in each case for con- South Pole; to the Committee on Armed allow the recovery of attorneys’ fees and sideration of such provisions as fall within Services. costs by certain employers and labor organi- the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. By Mr. SMITH of New Jersey (for him- zations who are prevailing parties in pro- By Mr. NETHERCUTT (for himself, self, Mr. WOLF, and Mr. FORBES): ceedings brought against them by the Na- Mrs. EMERSON, Ms. DELAURO, Mr. H. Con. Res. 206. Concurrent resolution ex- tional Labor Relations Board or by the Occu- HINCHEY, Mr. SESSIONS, Mr. NEY, Mr. pressing grave concern regarding armed con- pational Safety and Health Administration METCALF, Mr. LAMPSON, Mr. BERRY, flict in the North Caucasus region of the (Rept. 106–414). Referred to the House Cal- Mr. BARRETT of Nebraska, Mr. Russian Federation which has resulted in ci- endar. SERRANO, Mr. MORAN of Kansas, Ms. vilian casualties and internally displaced DANNER, Mr. TALENT, Mr. HASTINGS DISCHARGE OF COMMITTEE persons, and urging all sides to pursue dialog of Washington, Mr. SIMPSON, Mr. Pursuant to clause 5 of rule X, the for peaceful resolution of the conflict; to the HULSHOF, Mr. BLUNT, Mr. SMITH of Committee on Armed Services dis- Committee on International Relations. Washington, Mr. LEACH, Mr. charged. H.R. 1801 referred to the Com- By Mr. STRICKLAND: CHAMBLISS, Mr. JOHN, Mr. RANGEL, H. Con. Res. 207. Concurrent resolution ex- mittee of the Whole House on the State Ms. DUNN, and Mr. CONDIT): pressing the sense of Congress regarding sup- of the Union and ordered to be printed. H.R. 3140. A bill to provide stability in the port for the inclusion of salaries of Members Pursuant to clause 5 of rule X, the United States agriculture sector and to pro- of Congress in any proposed across-the-board mote adequate availability of food and medi- Committee on Commerce discharged. reduction in fiscal year 2000 funding for Fed- cine for humanitarian assistance abroad by H.R. 2005 referred to the Committee of eral agencies; to the Committee on Govern- requiring congressional approval before the the Whole House on the State of the ment Reform, and in addition to the Com- imposition of any unilateral agricultural or mittee on House Administration, for a period Union. medical sanction against a foreign country to be subsequently determined by the Speak- f or foreign entity; to the Committee on Inter- er, in each case for consideration of such pro- national Relations, and in addition to the visions as fall within the jurisdiction of the TIME LIMITATION OF REFERRED Committees on Rules, and Agriculture, for a committee concerned. BILL period to be subsequently determined by the By Mr. KENNEDY of Rhode Island: Speaker, in each case for consideration of Pursuant to clause 5 of rule X the fol- H. Res. 341. A resolution expressing the such provisions as fall within the jurisdic- lowing action was taken by the Speak- condolences of the House of Representatives tion of the committee concerned. on the death of Senator John H. Chafee. er: By Mr. SAXTON (for himself, Mr. H.R. 1801. Referral to the Committee on GILCHREST, and Mr. VENTO): f Armed Services extended for a period ending H.R. 3141. A bill to encourage the safe and not later than October 25, 1999. responsible use of personal watercraft, and ADDITIONAL SPONSORS f for other purposes; to the Committee on Under clause 7 of rule XII, sponsors Transportation and Infrastructure, and in were added to public bills and resolu- PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS addition to the Committee on Resources, for tions as follows: Under clause 2 of rule XII, public a period to be subsequently determined by H.R. 5: Mr. GOODE. bills and resolutions were introduced the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdic- H.R. 21: Mr. FRANKS of New Jersey and Mr. and severally referred, as follows: tion of the committee concerned. FORBES. By Mr. MOORE (for himself, Mr. By Ms. SLAUGHTER (for herself, Mr. H.R. 271: Mr. DOYLE. SANDLIN, Mr. LARSON, Mr. FORBES, DUNCAN, Mr. SMITH of New Jersey, H.R. 460: Mr. FRANK of Massachusetts. Mr. SERRANO, Mr. UDALL of New Mex- Mr. LIPINSKI, Ms. KAPTUR, Mr. GREEN H.R. 655: Mrs. EMERSON. ico, Mr. BLUMENAUER, Ms. EDDIE BER- of Texas, Mr. THOMPSON of Mis- H.R. 670: Mr. GREENWOOD. NICE JOHNSON of Texas, Ms. ESHOO, sissippi, Mr. SANFORD, Mr. UNDER- H.R. 684: Mr. MCGOVERN. Mr. CROWLEY, Mr. HOLT, Mr. MINGE, WOOD, Mr. OWENS, Mr. HALL of Ohio, H.R. 960: Mr. KILDEE. Ms. SANCHEZ, Mr. CAPUANO, and Mr. Mr. LUTHER, and Mr. MCGOVERN): H.R. 961: Mr. HILLIARD, Mr. THOMPSON of GONZALEZ): H.R. 3142. A bill to amend the Consumer Mississippi, Mr. CLYBURN, Mr. DAVIS of Illi- H.R. 3136. A bill to authorize the Consumer Credit Protection Act to prevent credit card nois, Mr. PASTOR, and Mr. DIXON. Product Safety Commission to require child- issuers from taking unfair advantage of full- H.R. 1039: Mr. VENTO.

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H.R. 1044: Mr. PETERSON of Minnesota. H.R. 2634: Mr. UPTON. H. Con. Res. 188: Mrs. MORELLA and Mrs. H.R. 1093: Mr. CLYBURN. H.R. 2655: Mr. SCHAFFER. THURMAN. H.R. 1168: Mr. DAVIS of Illinois and Mr. H.R. 2696: Mr. JONES of North Carolina. H. Con. Res. 190: Mrs. MCCARTHY of New EHLERS. H.R. 2720: Mr. GUTKNECHT, Mr. York, Mr. COMBEST, and Mr. ENGLISH. H.R. 1221: Mr. LARSON. LATOURETTE, Mr. HILLIARD, Mr. RAMSTAD, H.R. 1285: Mr. MASCARA and Ms. SLAUGH- Mr. ENGLISH, and Mr. LAHOOD. H. Con. Res. 197: Mr. CHABOT, Mr. COOK, Mr. TER. H.R. 2727: Mr. DUNCAN. DREIER, Mr. FOSSELLA, Mr. GEKAS, Mr. GOOD- H.R. 1349: Mr. HERGER. H.R. 2741: Mr. FRANK of Massachusetts. LING, Mr. KINGSTON, Mr. LINDER, Mr. MAN- H.R. 1505: Mrs. JONES of Ohio, Mr. WELLER, H.R. 2786: Mr. EHRLICH. ZULLO, Mr. NUSSLE, Mr. REYNOLDS, Mr. and Mr. DINGELL. H.R. 2883: Mr. BONIOR and Mr. BLILEY. SALMON, Mr. SANFORD, Mr. SCARBOROUGH, H.R. 1509: Mr. HILL of Montana. H.R. 2890: Mr. UNDERWOOD and Mrs. LOWEY. Mr. SHADEGG, Mr. TERRY, Mr. THUNE, Mr. H.R. 1520: Mr. BACHUS and Mr. GARY MIL- H.R. 2895: Mrs. KELLY, Mr. ENGEL, and Mr. WATTS of Oklahoma, Mr. WELDON of Florida, LER of California. OLVER. and Mrs. WILSON. H.R. 1775: Mr. DAVIS of Virginia, Mr. RO- H.R. 2899: Mr. WEINER and Mr. CROWLEY. MERO-BARCELO´ , and Mr. WHITFIELD. H.R. 2901: Mr. BURTON of Indiana. H. Res. 37: Mr. ABERCROMBIE, Ms. JACKSON- H.R. 1777: Mr. BARRETT of Wisconsin. H.R. 2928: Mr. CAMPBELL, Mr. SPENCE, Mr. LEE of Texas, Mr. JACKSON of Illinois, and H.R. 1816: Mr. BENTSEN. RYUN of Kansas, and Mr. COMBEST. Mr. BROWN of Ohio. H.R. 1838: Mr. UNDERWOOD and Mr. ACKER- H.R. 2936: Mr. JEFFERSON, Mr. GEJDENSON, H. Res. 41: Mr. DEFAZIO and Mr. DIXON. MAN. and Mr. OBERSTAR. H.R. 1842: Mrs. KELLY. H.R. 2939: Mr. STARK and Mr. DEFAZIO. H. Res. 298: Mr. BOUCHER, Mr. GORDON, Mrs. H.R. 1857: Mr. FILNER. H.R. 2966: Mr. CANNON, Mr. COOK, Mr. CLAYTON, Mr. PAYNE, Mr. DICKS, and Mr. H.R. 1899: Ms. BERKLEY and Mr. DINGELL. COSTELLO, Mr. GOODLING, Mr. GUTIERREZ, Mr. WATT of North Carolina. H.R. 2001: Mr. BARR of Georgia. H.R. 2053: Mrs. MORELLA. JACKSON of Illinois, Mr. LATOURETTE, Mr. H. Res. 325: Mr. MCNULTY, Mr. GILMAN, H.R. 2200: Mr. MCNULTY. MASCARA, and Ms. STABENOW. Mrs. JONES of Ohio, Mrs. MORELLA, Mr. H.R. 2985: Mr. SENSENBRENNER. H.R. 2303: Mr. BARR of North Carolina and CRAMER, Mrs. JOHNSON of Connecticut, Mr. H.R. 2995: Mr. CRAMER and Ms. KAPTUR. Mr. DREIER. GREEN of Texas, Mr. TIERNEY, Ms. BROWN of H.R. 3034: Mr. BURTON of Indiana, Ms. H.R. 2418: Mr. HILLEARY and Mr. Florida, Mr. LATOURETTE, Mr. CLEMENT, Mr. PRYCE of Ohio, Mr. SMITH of New Jersey, Mr. NETHERCUTT. KUYKENDALL, Mr. SHAYS, Mr. GEJDENSON, H.R. 2420: Mr. FARR of California, Mr. HOSTETTLER, Mr. HUTCHINSON, and Mr. PAUL. Ms. PELOSI, Mr. GILCHREST, Mr. DIXON, Mr. PAYNE, and Mr. RADANOVICH. H.R. 3062: Mr. MASCARA. LANTOS, Mrs. EMERSON, Mr. HINCHEY, Mr. H.R. 2442: Mr. HASTINGS of Florida, Mr. H.R. 3086: Mrs. CAPPS. WEXLER, Mr. DUNCAN, Mr. TOWNS, Mr. GOSS, and Ms. BROWN of Florida. H.R. 3091: Mr. POMBO, Mr. NEY, Mr. ILBRAY RYCE EFFERSON H.R. 2498: Mr. BALDACCI, Ms. DEGETTE, and WHITFIELD, Mr. DOYLE, Mr. HILLIARD, Mrs. B , Ms. P of Ohio, Mr. J , Ms. LEE. MEEK of Florida, and Ms. BROWN of Florida. Mr. GORDON, Mr. BACHUS, Mr. LARSON, Ms. H.R. 2569: Mr. BOEHLERT. H.R. 3128: Mr. COOK. WOOLSEY, Mr. WAXMAN, Mr. KLINK, Mr. KIL- H.R. 2573: Mr. BARRETT of Wisconsin and H.J. Res. 46: Mr. UNDERWOOD, Mr. DAVIS of DEE, Mr. HORN, Mr. HILLEARY, Ms. KAPTUR, Mr. PAYNE. Illinois, Mr. LAHOOD, and Mr. HINOJOSA. Mr. CONDIT, Mr. FORD, Mrs. MINK of Hawaii, H.R. 2619: Mr. PASTOR, Mr. YOUNG of Alas- H. Con. Res. 115: Mr. HALL of Ohio, Mr. Mr. MCGOVERN, Mr. DAVIS of Illinois, Mr. ka, Ms. BERKLEY, Mr. GIBBONS, and Mr. GREEN of Texas, Mr. BERRY, Mr. ANDREWS, QUINN, Mr. COYNE, Mr. SERRANO, Mr. BENT- GEORGE MILLER of California. Ms. PRYCE of Ohio, Mr. COOKSEY, Ms. CAR- SEN, Ms. SCHAKOWSKY, Mr. DOYLE, Mr. H.R. 2631: Ms. MILLENDER-MCDONALD and SON, Mr. MCHUGH, Mr. ACKERMAN, Mr. OLVER, FALEOMAVAEGA, Ms. KILPATRICK, and Mr. Mr. EVANS. and Mr. FROST. UDALL of New Mexico.

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Vol. 145 WASHINGTON, MONDAY, OCTOBER 25, 1999 No. 146 Senate The Senate met at 12 noon and was SCHEDULE RESERVATION OF LEADER TIME called to order by the President pro Mr. SPECTER. Mr. President, I have The PRESIDING OFFICER. Under tempore [Mr. THURMOND]. been asked to make the opening com- the previous order, leadership time is ments on behalf of our distinguished PRAYER reserved. majority leader. f The Chaplain, Dr. Lloyd John This morning the Senate will be in a Ogilvie, offered the following prayer: period of morning business until 2 p.m. MORNING BUSINESS Gracious Father, our hearts are at Following morning business, the Sen- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Under half mast with grief over the death of ate will resume consideration of the the previous order, there will now be a JOHN CHAFEE, our cherished friend, dis- motion to proceed to S. 434, the African period for the transaction of morning tinguished Senator, patriotic Amer- trade bill. As a reminder, cloture on business with Senators permitted to ican, and devoted leader. We praise You the motion to proceed to the bill was speak therein for not to exceed 5 min- for this good and kindly man, this dis- filed on Friday. Therefore, pursuant to utes each, with the following excep- cerning and decisive legislator, this ex- rule XXII, that vote will occur tomor- tions: The Senator from Illinois, Mr. ample of integrity and vision. We row 1 hour after the Senate convenes DURBIN, is to be recognized to speak thank You for his stability, his unless an agreement is made between until 1 p.m., and the Senator from Wy- strength, his sagacity. He expressed the two leaders. Later today, the Sen- oming, Mr. THOMAS, is to be recognized Your caring and concern for each of his ate is expected to proceed to executive to speak until 2 p.m. fellow Senators and was a bridge build- session in an effort to debate several f er, always seeking consensus. All of us nominations currently on the calendar. in the Senate family came to admire As previously announced, there will be IN HONOR OF SENATOR JOHN him as a great American. no rollcall votes during today’s session CHAFEE Now we ask You to comfort his wife of the Senate. Mr. SPECTER. Mr. President, I come and family in this time of grief. Give f to the Senate Chamber this morning to them courage rooted in the assurance comment about the untimely passing MEASURES PLACED ON THE that death is not an ending but a tran- of our distinguished colleague, Senator CALENDAR sition in eternal life, the peace that JOHN CHAFEE. comes from the conviction that he is Mr. SPECTER. Mr. President, I un- Senator CHAFEE died last night of with You and the hope that flows from derstand that there are two bills at the heart failure, and I learned about it Your Spirit, giving the promise that desk due for their second reading. when I arrived in town this morning, You will never leave nor forsake them. I ask that they be read consecu- at, I must say, a considerable shock. Grant them and all of us who loved and tively. Senator CHAFEE sat next to me in the admired JOHN CHAFEE a new dedication The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Senate. In addition to proximity, we to emulate his commitment to be a clerk will read the bills by title. were very close on many, many other The bill clerk read as follows: servant leader. In the name of the Res- lines. Senator CHAFEE leaves behind an A bill (S. 1770) to amend the Internal Rev- urrection and the Life. Amen. extraordinary record as a great human- f enue Code of 1986 to permanently extend the research and development credit and to ex- itarian, a great Senator, and a really PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE tend certain other expiring provisions for 30 great American. His political career is months, and for other purposes. legendary—four terms in the Senate, The honorable PAT ROBERTS, a A bill (S. 1771) to provide stability in the elected in 1976, 1982, 1988, and again in Senator from the State of Kansas, led United States agriculture sector and to pro- 1994. Prior to that, he served three the Pledge of Allegiance as follows: mote adequate availability of food and medi- terms as the Governor of Rhode Island. cine for humanitarian assistance abroad by I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the His biography on the web site states United States of America, and to the Repub- requiring congressional approval before the lic for which it stands, one nation under God, imposition of any unilateral agricultural or that Senator JOHN CHAFEE is the only indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. medical sanction against a foreign country Republican to be elected to the Senate f or foreign entity. from Rhode Island in the past 68 years. Mr. SPECTER. Mr. President, on be- He brought a unique perspective to RECOGNITION OF THE ACTING half of the leader, I object to further the Senate as a protector of the envi- MAJORITY LEADER proceeding on the bills at this time. ronment and as a firm advocate for ex- The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. ROB- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Under panding health care to every American. ERTS). The distinguished Senator from the rule, the bills will be placed on the During the contentious days in 1993 and Pennsylvania is recognized. calendar. 1994 when the Senate was considering

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He publicans and Democrats, to come for- have a wrestler in the Hall of Fame. kept his eye on the ball and wouldn’t ward with a Patients’ Bill of Rights. He JOHN, after serving in the armed let conversations drift to gossip or ex- had an understanding and a political services, later turned to public service. traneous matters that didn’t matter; breadth that led to accolades from the He was a Governor of Rhode Island. He they prevented Members from accom- U.S. Chamber of Commerce and from was a Secretary of the Navy. Since plishing the objective. the American Civil Liberties Union. 1976, he was a Member of the Senate. Uncommon common sense. JOHN He was the leader of a small group of When I first joined the Senate about CHAFEE had a sixth sense for common centrists, also known as moderates, 20 years ago, the last thing in the world sense. He knew the basic, balanced, and he brought a degree of civility to I believed was over a period of time he right thing to do. this body and this Congress at a time and I would become very close friends. Senator SPECTER mentioned the or- when civility was sorely lacking. JOHN We were sitting as junior Members, ganizations he put together, the mod- CHAFEE could walk into a room full of very far away from each other, on the erates working on health care. That is controversy and arguments, strike a Finance Committee and also on the En- only one of the many examples of JOHN middle course, and bring Senators and vironment and Public Works Com- CHAFEE trying to get something ac- Members on all sides to a position of mittee. I am from Montana. JOHN is complished for the good of America. coalescence and accommodation. from Rhode Island. In Montana, we Unquestioned integrity. We say JOHN CHAFEE was a strong family even have ranches the size of the State around here that a man’s word is his man, very close to his wife Ginny, and of Rhode Island. We were from very dif- bond. It is true. We always strive to- was also an active squash player. I ferent States with different constitu- ward it because we know it is nec- tried to lure him to the squash courts encies. Nevertheless, it was a cir- essary, not only to get legislation early in the morning. He would have cumstance of seniority that brought us passed but it is one of the most impor- nothing of 7 a.m. squash. My wife lives together. I was very privileged to work tant things in life. We knew when JOHN in Philadelphia; JOHN CHAFEE’s wife with JOHN. We exchanged chairman- said something it was true. No one ever lives in Washington. He insisted on ships and ranking memberships on the questioned what JOHN said. first things first. You could find him in Environment and Public Works Com- My father’s name was JOHN. Maybe the afternoon frequently playing mittee. We developed a very close rela- that is part of it. The two of them re- squash with JOHN WARNER, both com- tionship. mind me so much of each other. Both ing in for a vote freshly showered. He was one of the best persons, in my were veterans and knew the impor- JOHN CHAFEE brought his son to our judgment, in the Senate. On the Fi- tance of America—maybe because they centrist meeting recently, who is a nance Committee, he worked to bal- were veterans. JOHN knew from fight- mayor of Rhode Island’s second biggest ance the budget. He put fiscal aus- ing at Guadalcanal, fighting in Korea, city and who is seeking to succeed terity, on behalf of future generations, fighting for American virtues, Amer- JOHN CHAFEE in the Senate. I noted ahead of ideology. He worked for a sys- ican values and what is right in Amer- last Thursday afternoon that JOHN tem of free trade. Most important, ica. Maybe that is what enabled him to CHAFEE missed three votes. We were on JOHN spoke for those people in the keep his perspective and calm. a bill and had three controversial votes shadows—the poor, the elderly, and It has been mentioned he is a family at 5:30, and I worried a little bit about children. Especially children with spe- man. I saw it many times. Not too JOHN CHAFEE but had no idea that the cial needs, whether it was Medicaid or many days ago I was on the floor with situation was as serious as it developed welfare reform, JOHN was a very strong JOHN and he said: Gee, I promised with his passing last night of heart advocate. In fact, he was a stronger ad- Ginny I would be home by 2 o’clock failure. vocate by far than most Members of today. His legs were bothering him. JOHN CHAFEE leaves a powerful leg- the Senate. Gee, I want to get this bill passed; I acy in many lives, a real giant in the On the Environment and Public will vote on this. Senate, and he will be sorely missed on Works Committee, which he chaired, He was torn for the right reasons, legislative lines and on compassionate he did so in the great tradition of other torn between family and duty. But he lines because he was such a good friend New England Senators: Ed Muskie, Bob gave honor to both because they were to all 99 of his fellow Senators. Stafford and George Mitchell. Tremen- so important to JOHN. I yield the floor. dous tradition on that committee. I, too, was stunned when I learned of Mr. BAUCUS. Mr. President, I rise His accomplishments are legion. We JOHN’s death last night. We will miss with deep and heavy sadness to mourn breathe cleaner air because of JOHN him terribly. He was a most wonderful the passing of a great statesman, my CHAFEE. Because of his diligent work man. His memory will be embedded dear friend, JOHN CHAFEE, from Rhode on the Clean Water Act, we drink strongly in all of us. It is a memory I Island. cleaner water because of JOHN CHAFEE. know I will cherish forever and ever. I There will be a lot of eulogies on the We have a rich legacy, and JOHN will always see JOHN’s twinkle, his floor over the next several days. For CHAFEE left that legacy to our children smile, his earnest sense of trying to do the moment, I want to say a few words and grandchildren. In addition, he vig- the right thing. about a very great man, a very close orously pushed through the Oil Pollu- On behalf of my wife, Wanda, and my friend, someone who I think is one of tion Act in the wake of the Valdez trag- staff, our deepest sympathy and condo- the best Members of the Senate in edy; the Safe Drinking Water Act; En- lences go to Ginny and the family, as many, many years. dangered Species Act; the National well as members of JOHN’s staff, some First, a little bit of history about Wildlife Refuge System is in place be- of whom are on the floor. JOHN was JOHN CHAFEE. He was born to one of the cause of Muskie, Stafford, and, particu- very close to his staff. It is a wonder- most prominent New England families. larly, JOHN CHAFEE; the Coastal Barrier ful, tight knit family. Our deepest con- He could have coasted. He could have Resources System—all bear JOHN’s dolences go out to all of them. gone into business. He could have gone mark. Mr. SPECTER. Mr. President, listen- into law. No, he did not do that. What Personally, I will remember JOHN ing to Senator BAUCUS, I am reminded did he do? He chose service to his peo- CHAFEE as a decent, civil, courteous, of a couple of other items about Sen- ple. It was an extraordinary life of commonsense gentleman. His issues ator CHAFEE which I think ought to be service. and the legislation he worked for were mentioned. One is that he served as JOHN was a marine. JOHN fought in very important. But it is the man who Secretary of the Navy, and, secondly, the historic battle at Guadalcanal. A means the most to me and is remem- he served in the Marine Corps during

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World War II and was part of the inva- so this RECORD can be spread through- done. He not only fought for them but sion of Guadalcanal, the largest of the out the Senate for his family, his staff, was able to get them passed. He pro- Solomon Islands in the Pacific. and many, many friends. vided for State-provided heath care for He was recalled during the Korean JOHN CHAFEE truly was a hero, as in- the elderly long before Medicare came war. I had always wondered about the dicated in that book, ‘‘The Coldest into being. He developed the Green fairness of the World War II veterans War.’’ He is a man who served as Sec- Acres Program, which was a visionary being recalled during the Korean war. I retary of the Navy during the height of concept of protecting Rhode Island’s served myself during the Korean war the war in Vietnam. He was a very, natural wonders for future generations, stateside as a special agent in the Of- very effective legislator. He was, as has which is a precursor to this antisprawl fice of Special Investigations of the Air been indicated by Senator BAUCUS, a talk we are now hearing from the Force. At that time, so many of my very quiet, self-effacing man. He as- White House. They only need to look colleagues avoided military service by sumed positions of leadership that back 20 or 30 years ago, and JOHN going off to law school or graduate would have been easy to simply avoid. CHAFEE had done the same thing that school. I had noted at that time that so On the committee on which I served is being talked about with this urban many veterans were so called. Ted Wil- with him for 13 years, Environment sprawl problem we now have. liams stuck in my mind, a great base- and Public Works, he was a leader even The leadership JOHN CHAFEE showed ball player, who served during World before he became chairman of that as Governor of Rhode Island in the War II and went off to the Korean war, committee. mid-1960s led the Republican chief ex- cutting short his playing time. Some of the finest work JOHN CHAFEE ecutives to name him their chairman. I had a discussion with JOHN CHAFEE did is not legislation that has been In 1969, President Nixon called upon about that one day. I asked him about completed. One example is the Endan- this man, JOHN CHAFEE, to take on the his views on being recalled to active gered Species Act, a very difficult bill challenge—and it was a challenge at service during the Korean war when so that had to come forward. He was able, the time—to be Secretary of the Navy many were not serving at all. In his 2 years ago, to put together a very im- during the height of the Vietnam war. characteristic patriotic way he said, portant piece of legislation, and got I have heard several conversations, no, there was a job to be done and he the help of the subcommittee, Gov- they love to joke about it, when JOHN was going to do it. He was glad to serve ernor Kempthorne, then-Senator WARNER—who is a member of the Envi- again in Korea, a marine in the tough- Kempthorne, so we had two Repub- ronment and Public Works Com- est kind of work. licans and we had the ranking member mittee—when he and JOHN CHAFEE get That was JOHN CHAFEE; always a of the full committee, Senator BAUCUS, together to talk about their service, great patriot and a great American. and I was a ranking member of the sub- one as Secretary, one as Assistant Sec- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The dis- committee. We all joined together. retary, and the difficulties they had tinguished Senator from Nevada is rec- None of us wanted to be on that legis- during the time the Vietnam war was ognized. lation, but we had to be because it was going forward. He did a great job as Mr. REID. Mr. President, last week the right thing to do, as the leadership Secretary of the Navy. Paul Laxalt and I were talking about of JOHN CHAFEE indicated. It was legis- He then spent several years in the some general items, and the name JOHN lation that should have passed. We are private sector, but in 1976 he was elect- CHAFEE came up. We had a pleasant always going to look back at that piece ed in a Democratic State—Rhode Is- visit, Senator Laxalt and I, talking of legislation, saying if we had done land is perhaps the most Democratic about JOHN CHAFEE, talking about how that, the problems with the Endan- State in the Union, but JOHN CHAFEE much we liked him, what a good guy he gered Species Act would be behind us. did not let that stand in his way—he was, what a good friend of ours he was. He served as Governor of the State of was elected Governor. I identify with In my opinion, the United States has Rhode Island, and his service in the Senator CHAFEE. He was elected Gov- lost one of its true heroes. JOHN Governorship of Rhode Island, even ernor by about 400 votes. I have been in CHAFEE died last night. I say this not though many years before he came to a number of close elections myself. simply to honor his time in the Senate, the Senate, was marked by the same Perhaps that is one reason I identified where he served with distinction for 23 dogged determination to get things so much with Senator CHAFEE. years; I say it because of the way JOHN done. He did not believe in the status He served as Governor as if he were CHAFEE lived his life. quo. He didn’t believe in gridlock. He elected by 400,000 votes, and he served From a very young age, he showed had determination and spoke up when in the Senate in the same manner. He the characteristics of leadership he he felt strongly about issues, and there was a person in the Senate who quickly went on to display throughout his were a lot of issues he felt strongly established himself as an authority on whole life. When JOHN was only 11 about, such as health and the environ- the Nation’s budget. years old, he saved the life of a young ment. Of course, as we know, he was a boy who had fallen into a frozen pond He was elected Governor of the State member of the Finance Committee, where they were playing hockey. Ev- of Rhode Island when he was 39 years where he worked hard on tax policy, eryone else stood around. Little JOHN old. By that time, though, he had al- and was chairman of the Environment CHAFEE went into the water to save ready served in two wars, had come and Public Works Committee, where he this boy’s life. back to Yale and completed his degree worked hard on environmental protec- He was a student at Yale during the there, and then got a law degree from tion. He was one who always stood for Second World War. He had completed 3 Harvard. That is pretty good. Even civil rights and human rights. years of school at Yale when he joined that was not the end of his service. Be- He was an independent person, and the U.S. Marine Corps to go fight for fore becoming Governor, he served 6 we all know how independent he has his country, and fight for his country years in the General Assembly of the been in the Senate. We all need to take he did. On his 20th birthday, he partici- State of Rhode Island. a page out of JOHN CHAFEE’s book, es- pated in the invasion of Guadalcanal— As Governor of the State of Rhode Is- pecially with the rank partisanship a marine who served with distinction land, he helped bring Rhode Island into that has been taking place in this body in the Second World War. the modern era. He created the State’s for the last several years. JOHN CHAFEE The definitive book written about community college system, created the was a person who did not believe in the Korean War is a book called ‘‘The Rhode Island Public Transportation partisanship. He continued to stake Coldest War,’’ written by a man named Administration, which did many things out modern, consensus-driven positions Brady. The hero of that book is JOHN but is noted for the construction of that marked his entire career. I ad- CHAFEE, a captain in the U.S. Marine Interstate 95 and the Newport Bridge, mired his ability to go to people on Corps during that coldest war. I have two infrastructure projects that al- this side of the aisle to develop legisla- spoken on any number of occasions lowed Rhode Island to flourish as it tion. about JOHN CHAFEE, about what a hero does today. There are those who argue Senator he was to me and to the rest of the He fought for fair housing and unem- CHAFEE spent many of his years advo- country. I am happy to do that today ployment laws. He fought to get things cating positions that were outside the

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He set an ex- gether to call for meaningful gun legis- tant and good for the Republican ample for me. If I can be the same type lation. A few years ago, he even an- Party, as he was for this country. of Senator JOHN CHAFEE was, I will cer- gered many conservatives when he At the core of his being, JOHN CHAFEE tainly be happy. pushed for a ban on the manufacture, believed the American people sent us I extend my condolences to John’s sale, and possession of handguns. He all here to get things done, to com- wife Virginia, their 5 children and 12 was a man who believed in his prin- promise. And ‘‘compromise’’ to JOHN grandchildren, the citizens of Rhode Is- ciples, and he brought them with him CHAFEE was not a bad word. He knew land, and the hundreds of past and to the Senate. Regardless of political that legislating was the art of com- present members of John’s staff who party, he responded to those principles promise and that we had to com- worked hard for him and loved him when the time came for such a re- promise for the best of the country, not dearly. The Senate and the Nation sponse. simply bicker with one another. have lost a great man—JOHN CHAFEE. The series of events I went through As I have indicated already, I had the The PRESIDING OFFICER. The dis- with Senator CHAFEE which showed me pleasure of serving with Senator tinguished Senator from California is the most about him was an earlier ef- CHAFEE for 13 years in the Senate. For recognized. fort in a group called the Centrist Coa- the last 5 years, he has been chairman Mrs. FEINSTEIN. I thank the Chair. lition. This had to do with developing a of that committee. I have been so im- Mr. President, I join the distin- balanced Federal budget. It took place pressed with his willingness to wade guished Senator from Nevada in saying around, I guess, 4 years ago. We worked into difficult problems. I had so many a few words about Senator JOHN for a couple of years. There were 11 meetings in his office in the Dirksen CHAFEE. I believe our Nation lost a pil- members on the Republican side, 11 on Building where he would say: OK, lar of the Senate last evening. I found the Democratic side. Senator CHAFEE where are we on this? OK, we will get JOHN CHAFEE to be a deeply principled chaired the Republican portion; Sen- together tomorrow to see where else we and highly intelligent Senator. Addi- ator BREAUX chaired the Democratic can go. tionally, he was one of the nicest men portion. He was a tenacious legislator. He I have ever had occasion to know in the In meeting after meeting, I saw JOHN knew legislation was more than stand- Senate or anywhere else. CHAFEE’s span of knowledge across a ing on the Senate floor giving speeches. I had the pleasure a couple of years whole host of budget items. The Cen- I have learned a great deal from him. ago of being a dinner guest at the home trist Coalition did, in fact, prepare a I will never forget his work to im- of JOHN and Virginia CHAFEE in budget. We did, and with no hearings, prove our Nation’s air and water qual- McLean, a warm, hospitable home, a put it on the floor of the Senate. And ity, improve highways, transit, and all home that had 8, 10 people gathered believe it or not, it got 46 votes. It the infrastructure programs. He was so around the table informally for dinner, came close to passing. Many of the involved in toxic waste. He was a man where both JOHN CHAFEE and Virginia major points in that centrist budget who believed in Government working Chafee presided with a warmth and a actually became part of the leadership for the betterment of each of us. hospitality that made it the nicest understanding with the White House It was not at all unusual at critical evening I have ever spent in my 7 years that effectively produced a balanced junctures of negotiations on important in Washington. budget in this Nation. A lot of that bills to find him working late at night. I really liked JOHN CHAFEE, and I had diligence and pursuit, over a 2-year pe- He did this from the time he arrived in the pleasure of working with him on a riod of time, really is a hallmark of the the Senate, I am told, to the present, number of issues. His record on the en- way in which JOHN CHAFEE worked. and I can vouch for that personally. vironment, on health care, and on gun As a member of the Finance Com- Environmental issues are some of the control is second to none. As chairman mittee, Senator CHAFEE worked to suc- most difficult issues we have to tackle of the Senate’s Environment and Pub- cessfully expand health care coverage in Washington, often bringing out lic Works Committee, Senator CHAFEE for women and children and to improve sharp divisions, sometimes even par- was a leading voice in crafting the community services for people with tisanship. Senator CHAFEE was always Clean Air Act of 1990 which strength- disabilities. looking for ways to cut through the ened the Nation’s emissions standards. In 1990, he spearheaded his con- rhetoric and get things done. Recently, he led successful efforts to ference’s Health Care Task Force and While we have not been able to report enact oil spill prevention and response became a prominent figure in the na- out a lot of legislation—Superfund, en- legislation and a measure to strength- tional health reform debate. He went dangered species—it was not his fault. en the Safe Drinking Water Act. on to lead a bipartisan effort, as has He was frustrated, but he never lost his JOHN CHAFEE has won virtually every been spoken of on the floor earlier, to determination to push forward, and he major environmental award in this craft a comprehensive health care re- always did it in good spirits. country due to his tireless efforts to form proposal in 1994. Some of the giants of the Senate in protect our Nation’s resources. Re- He was also an adamant supporter of the 20th century are people who have cently, we worked together on an effort a woman’s right to choose. He opposed served as chairmen of the Environment to rid California’s gasoline of MTBE, the gag rule, which prohibited doctors and Public Works Committee, men and just last Thursday, standing right at federally funded clinics from dis- such as Robert Stafford of Vermont, over there in the Senate Chamber, I cussing family planning and abortion Jennings Randolph of West Virginia, said: JOHN, when are you going to be services with their patients. and DANIEL PATRICK MOYNIHAN, of able to pass some legislation out of the I think Senator REID, and also the course, of New York. JOHN CHAFEE committee on MTBE? We remarked distinguished Senator from Montana, clearly deserves to be mentioned in the how moving on this issue has been mentioned his service in the Marine same breath as all of them. He truly made more difficult by the ethanol Corps in World War II. From talking to was a great Senator. In fact, it is fair lobby. JOHN CHAFEE on the floor of the Sen- to say when we list the great Senators I said: You know, JOHN, we really ate, it was hard to see him as a robust of the 20th century, it would not be have to move because, in particular, of marine at Guadalcanal. But one of the complete without the name of JOHN the California situation. things I have learned in my life is CHAFEE. He said: I know, I know, and I really sometimes people you least suspect are I close by saying I liked JOHN want to do something to help. the first ones to jump in the river to CHAFEE. He was my friend. He was one That is the way he was—a very spe- save a drowning person. I rather sus- of the rare people from the other side cial person who could see beyond his pect that was JOHN CHAFEE, that just

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Mr. President, I ask intelligence, his ethics, his credibility and see the things he did that nobody unanimous consent that the order for were never in challenge by any member else could do—that he was a giant. the quorum call be rescinded. of either of our two great parties. As One of the things that is interesting The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without such, I believe he leaves an indis- in listening to those who have been objection, it is so ordered. putable legacy. saying such eloquent things about Mr. THOMAS. Mr. President, several I thank the Chair. JOHN is they are talking about what speakers were intending to be here to (The remarks of Mrs. FEINSTEIN per- his stand was on different issues. As a talk in morning business. With the un- taining to the introduction of S. 1774 conservative, who disagreed with most timely death of our friend JOHN are located in today’s RECORD under of the issues they talked about, I still CHAFEE, I think this time is going to be ‘‘Statements on Introduced Bills and had a love and reverence and respect reserved for Members who wish to talk Joint Resolutions.’’) for JOHN CHAFEE that is every bit as about the Senator and his life. I would Mrs. FEINSTEIN. I thank the Chair much or more than some of the others. like to do that for a moment. and yield the floor. I think it is kind of an interesting I have had the opportunity, for my The PRESIDING OFFICER. The dis- thing; you look at a guy who does not time in the Congress, to serve with tinguished Senator from Oklahoma is vote the way you vote on things, and JOHN CHAFEE on the committee of recognized. yet every time he would say something which he has been chair. I had the op- Mr. INHOFE. Mr. President, I have about the various issues Senator FEIN- portunity to become acquainted with been sitting this morning and listening STEIN talked about, I would stop and certainly one of the most outstanding intently to all the comments that have think it over: This is JOHN, so maybe I Senators who has ever been in the Sen- been made about our very close friend, need to be listening a little bit more. I ate. I will not go back over all the JOHN CHAFEE. I do not have a prepared think he had a greater impact on peo- things our friends have already said. statement, but I do have some ple who disagreed with him than he did But each of us, I suppose, has a little thoughts I think I want to share. on people who agreed with him. different memory, a little different It happens that this weekend, at the I appreciate MAX BAUCUS and the feeling. time that this happened, I was on the things he said. He has served for some JOHN CHAFEE certainly epitomized U.S.S. Eisenhower, where they were time as the ranking member of the En- the meaning of public service, from doing F–18 and F–14 maneuvers and try- vironment and Public Works Com- leaving college and going into the Ma- ing to figure out how to get trained for mittee, a very significant committee rine Corps in World War II, to serving something that is coming up in their and one that is handling things that af- again in Korea, to serving his State as deployment to both the Mediterranean fect us in our everyday lives. And when a legislator, as Governor, serving the and the Persian Gulf. So we were talk- he talked about JOHN’s unquestionable country as Secretary of the Navy, and ing with some of the military types integrity, I cannot build on that. That serving four terms in the Senate, de- about JOHN CHAFEE. And about JOHN is true. That is JOHN. Senator REID also voting his life to public service and you hear all these things. I have been talked about what a giant he was. doing it in such a way that he will al- listening this morning about how he I would only add, that of all the char- ways be remembered. was such a great guy. But people forget acteristics JOHN had, the word that Senator CHAFEE was dedicated, of what a hero he was during the Second comes to my mind is love. You had to course, to this country. He cherished World War, and then again in the Ko- love JOHN CHAFEE. A lot of people don’t freedom and risked his life and sac- rean war. like me, certainly a lot of them don’t rificed for the freedom you and I enjoy. In fact, I got on his committee when love me, but I think of JOHN CHAFEE So it is hard to lose a friend of that I was first elected, coming from the and say: Who couldn’t love JOHN kind. House to the Senate in 1994. There is a CHAFEE? I feel so rich that I have had JOHN CHAFEE and I didn’t always tradition that JOHN, every February, the honor of serving with him and agree on the issues. He came from would have his new members, along being close to him. quite a different world than I—he was with all the other members of his com- This morning when Kay, my wife, from Rhode Island, and I am from Wyo- mittee, for dinner. It was a very festive and I were talking about JOHN, she re- ming—in terms of many of the issues, occasion. called her last conversation with Ginny but we were always able to talk about I used to look forward to going to was during our February dinner, the them. that dinner and not saying anything very eloquent dinner he has had every JOHN CHAFEE came to Wyoming at but sitting quietly and listening to the 2 years that he hosted at, I believe, the my request to take a look at endan- war stories told by JOHN WARNER and Metropolitan Club. Kay had been talk- gered species, and he drove out into the JOHN CHAFEE. You could sit there and ing to Ginny for a long time. Their sub- wilderness to look. He rode around a relive the whole Second World War in a ject, Kay told me this morning, was he ranch. He and a friend of mine got in a way you will never read about. had already announced 3 days before pickup, and he looked at a different When you think of him and the that dinner that he was going to retire world than he was accustomed to—be- image that he has today, and the image from the Senate after all these years. cause of his service, because of his of him that we have been exposed to in Ginny was talking about how they friendship. So, certainly, no one per- the recent years, you do not think of were looking forward to their traveling sonifies more that feeling. Nobody was him as being the type of person who and all the things they were going to more gentlemanly and more friendly would be a war hero. But he was. He do. than JOHN CHAFEE. was. And every time he told his war Now Ginny is left with 5 beautiful In terms of service on this floor and stories, it always came back to talking children and 12 grandchildren. I re- in terms of cooperation, we worked about the love he had for America, member how proud JOHN was when he through a number of things, such as what America meant to him, the rea- talked about his son, Lincoln, who is highway bills, endangered species bills, son it has to stay strong. running for his seat. So JOHN was a and EPA things, which are conten- I think it is interesting, because you family man. He loved his kids and tious. But JOHN CHAFEE would always hear a lot about his political philos- loved his grandkids. Maybe that is listen. JOHN had wisdom to share and ophy, and some of the things he stands what we all had in common. But this was willing to share it. for are not consistent with standing for place will not be the same without So I am sure we all feel the tremen- a strong national defense, yet he did. JOHN CHAFEE. JOHN CHAFEE was the dous loss of this Senate leader, one of He was very unique in that respect. lovable giant. the best in America. I am sure many of

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He was one of our and our prayers to his family. he continued to be helpful and when- greatest heroes in this Nation. I know I suggest the absence of a quorum. ever I had environmental concerns I others have exalted his wartime service The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. brought them to his committee. I ap- at Guadalcanal as a marine. VOINOVICH). The clerk will call the roll. preciated his commitment to being a Also, I remember having met him The legislative assistant proceeded team player and helping everybody in when he was Secretary of the Navy. I to call the roll. the Senate. was in the Navy at the time. So my Mr. ALLARD. Mr. President, I ask JOHN was a great person; he was a memories go back a long time. unanimous consent that the order for nice person; he was a helpful person. I But my friendship was mainly based the quorum call be rescinded. will continue to remember his dedica- upon JOHN’s tremendous personality The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without tion. and his dedication to work and his abil- objection, it is so ordered. Just to show how he grew on you, I ity to get things done. He was a man of Mr. ALLARD. Mr. President, I come like to look at his achievements in courage on the battlefield and in the to the floor of the Senate today to rec- elected office. He ran for Governor in political arena. I do not know anyone ognize the passing of a colleague and a 1962 and was elected by a mere 398 who did not like and respect JOHN very dear friend, Senator JOHN CHAFEE votes. Then in 1964 and 1966, 2 years and CHAFEE. of Rhode Island, and to express my con- 4 years after he originally ran for Gov- When I first came to the Senate in dolences to his lovely wife Virginia and ernor, he won both times by the largest 1989, I served on the Environment and their family. margins in that State’s history. Not Public Works Committee with JOHN as I was just elected to the Senate in only did he grow on those who knew my ranking member. He took me under 1996 and found I had the opportunity to him personally, but in his public serv- his wing and helped guide me in the big serve on two committees with Senator ice he grew on those whom he rep- shoes I had to fill in the wake of Bob CHAFEE. He continued to serve as resented. In fact, when he was elected, Stafford, as I mentioned. chairman of the Committee on Envi- he became the only Republican to be We had many trying problems at that ronment and Public Works, and I also elected to the Senate from Rhode Is- time. We had the reauthorization of served with him on the Intelligence land in the past 68 years, and he served the Transportation Act. But the most Committee. 4 terms in that capacity. memorable experiences I had dealt I will take a moment here to recog- He was, indeed, a public servant, with the Clean Air Act, and not only in nize my good friend’s accomplishments somebody who worked hard on environ- the committee but also having been ap- in life and how much I appreciated mental issues. At times I found I could pointed, along with him, by the then- serving with him in the Senate. He was agree with him, and I recognized his ef- majority leader, George Mitchell of truly a remarkable individual. He grad- forts on conservation and open space Maine, to be on the Clean Air Task uated from Yale and then got a law de- preservation. I also recognized his dedi- Force. gree from Harvard in 1950. He served in cation and work on the Intelligence the Marine Corps as well as being Sec- Committee. The Intelligence Com- As one can remember, that was one retary of the Navy. He was a patriot, a mittee is one of those committees of the most contentious pieces of legis- hero, serving this country’s interests where much of what we do is not lation with which we have ever dealt. in World War II and Korea. shared with the public. I want the pub- It took the holding of hands and nurs- ing each other along to make sure we My wife and I had an opportunity to lic to know today, Senator JOHN could get the votes necessary to pass join him and Virginia at a dinner when CHAFEE was a valuable resource on that I was just elected to the Senate and committee, considering his experience that very controversial act. That had just joined his committee. I think in World War II, his experience in placed me in even greater awe of it was Senator INHOFE who said he tra- Korea, and having been Secretary of JOHN’s capacity to lead and to be lis- ditionally held dinners for new mem- Navy. tened to. bers of his committee. I got an oppor- I will always remember Senator I also recall in 1995 and 1996 meeting tunity to visit with him about some of CHAFEE as a friend. I want his family to day in and day out in JOHN’s office to his experiences, and he was a delight to know my wife Joan and I will miss develop a centrist health care package. visit with, as was his wife Virginia. We him. We spent a year as JOHN toiled trying had a great time that evening. Mr. President, I yield the floor and to pull together a middle ground on a Senator CHAFEE worked hard on So- suggest the absence of a quorum. health care package. JOHN’s work to do cial Security issues. He was a leader on The PRESIDING OFFICER. The that was well recognized. Although it health care. In fact, he worked in the clerk will call the roll. never came to fruition at that time, it subcommittees on both of those issues The legislative assistant proceeded did give an alternative to the plan in Finance, and then as chairman of to call the roll. which had come from the White House the Environment and Public Works Mr. JEFFORDS. Mr. President, I ask and did give us all something to work Committee. I found he was extremely unanimous consent that the order for on to try to develop a health care pack- fair and encouraging, somebody who the quorum call be rescinded. age that would serve this Nation. Al- could work with Republicans and The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without though it did not work then, and did Democrats. objection, it is so ordered. not work more recently, it was tried Even though I disagreed with him, as Mr. JEFFORDS. Mr. President, I am from the center, and it did give to us I found myself at times disagreeing here today with a saddened heart at many thoughts and approaches which with him because I did represent a the passage of probably my best friend have been adopted in the health care Western State with some different in the Senate, and the House. package which did pass this body. views, particularly in regard to water, It is not often we get to be close to JOHN’s work to preserve the environ- in committee he always gave me a fair someone in this body. Oftentimes, we ment, especially for New England, to chance. He gave me an opportunity to have friendships, but they are not per- me, again, showed he was a leader. express my views and to represent the sonal friendships. This was a personal JOHN and I ate lunch together every citizens of Colorado. I really did appre- one to me—starting from the time I Wednesday for the last 10 years, along ciate him for his fairness. first knew him in the House. When I with some others, especially from New He did a lot to help me be effective in came to this body in 1989, I was ap- England, and also ARLEN SPECTER. But that committee. He made sure, wher- pointed to his committee, as I took the we always discussed the matters of pol- ever possible, if he could work with me place of Senator Stafford from icy on which we would have agreement.

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Also, I spent several evenings with The Senate reassembled at 2:08 p.m., Senator CHAFEE followed in the foot- JOHN at dinner, when he would say, when called to order by the Presiding steps of great environmental Senators hey, let’s go down to the Metropolitan Officer (Mr. VOINOVICH). such as Ed Muskie when he became Club, or elsewhere, and have dinner to- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- chair, on our side, of the Environment gether. Those were also memorable ator from New Mexico. and Public Works Committee. I do be- moments in my life, as we had many f lieve, even though most of the legisla- things to discuss; but it was as much tion for clean air, water, and the like IN HONOR OF SENATOR JOHN about ourselves and our families as it had already been accomplished before CHAFEE was about the great problems of the he went on, at least the policies were Nation. Mr. DOMENICI. Mr. President, I rise in place, as the occupant of the Chair JOHN CHAFEE represented the State of today for a few words about Senator readily knows in his distinguished ca- Rhode Island with distinction and rep- JOHN CHAFEE, our wonderful friend who reer. He quickly became known as a resented what was best about this in- left us early this morning. real environmentalist who understood stitution. My thoughts and prayers go I happened to be privileged to know and was practical yet stern in his be- out to his wife, Ginny, and their 5 chil- both he and his wife Virginia very well. liefs. When it came to clean air and dren and 12 grandchildren, and also to My heart goes out to her today. I have clean water, pollution in general, and his wonderful staff, who I have gotten not been able to contact her because it certainly conservation of open space, to know over the years, who have most is pretty difficult. The phone lines are there was no peer during his years as capably served him. busy, and she is busy. But my wife chairman and even before that. JOHN’s memory also goes to the time Nancy and I extend our sympathies and Everybody will get up and speak, I he came and campaigned for me in my hope we will see her very soon. am sure, about his distinguished efforts State, and all the other times we had a As I think about JOHN CHAFEE, I see on the health care side. He happened to chance to work together. Most, I re- this mild-mannered person; but then I be on the Finance Committee. When member that if I ever had a question on read about him, and there is a great you say the Committee on Finance in how to vote or I came in at the last paradox. If you look at what he did as the Senate, many people don’t think of minute and did not know what the a patriot, he was a great war hero. He health care, but they have a lot of issue was—I hate to admit to that—I served with the U.S. Marines in Iwo health care jurisdiction, including would first look to see how JOHN voted. Jima, a very gruesome life experience. Medicare, Medicaid, and all the tax I knew, if nothing else, if I voted as he Clearly, he had to do some things that laws as they relate to health care. did, I probably would not get in trou- aren’t so consistent with what we see There was no stronger advocate for ble. I suppose we all have moments in a very mild-mannered person. getting more people covered in health similar to that that we don’t talk Believe it or not, after law school at care than JOHN CHAFEE and no stronger about politically, but when you have Harvard, he volunteered and went a advocate for the health of our children that kind of an individual whom you second time. He went to Korea. Then and the need to make sure we were can count on to give you the right di- you would think such a talented man taking every precaution in getting rection, it is very important here, espe- would probably want to be in the front health care to our children and passing cially on some of the tough issues we office with generals and admirals. But laws that would get it there. He was have where those of us who are called he was head of a rifle team on the truly a staunch advocate for healthy moderates have to cast votes at times ground. That was JOHN CHAFEE. Yet Americans and Americans having a where we don’t get friends on either you could hear him regularly, when he better chance to be healthy, to get side of the aisle. made decisions on foreign affairs cured when they are sick, and taken I also want to speak out to JOHN’s issues, talk about our country in a way care of when they are sick. staff. I know how sad and tremen- that you absolutely were sure you I am sure there are other things he dously burdened they now feel at his knew where his heart, conscience, and has done of which I am not aware. But passing. But if it was not for his staff mind were. It went way beyond that. if we got a chance to look at his record, and their tremendous capacity, I know So if anybody were striving to match it would be mentioned. There will be JOHN could not have accomplished the him, they would have to take a look at plenty of opportunity. I thought if I things he did as a Senator. They will the next one, which is his fantastic found the Senate open, I would drop by miss him deeply, but so will I and so public service. We all knew him in his and say thank you, Senator CHAFEE, will the other Members who got to last public service career. But many and thank you to his family for all know him and his staff well over the people knew him in the earlier stages, they did for our country and for the course of time. when he was a representative and head Senate; thanks to his wonderful wife I know all of us are sad today. I am of the minority party in the House of for all the sacrifices she and their won- getting to the point where I better Representatives in his State and Gov- derful family have made. quit. ernor twice. I hope, again, we will get to see that Mr. President, I yield the floor I remember vividly when I was elect- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The family during the next 2 or 3 days. I ed to the Senate 26 years ago, there hope the Senate will honor him appro- Chair, in his capacity as a Senator were four Senators on the Republican from the State of Ohio, suggests the priately. I hope we take time off and go ticket across America who were ex- to his funeral. I am not in charge, but absence of a quorum. pected to win. I remember getting a The clerk will call the roll. I hope we do that. I think we ought to visit in my State then from Richard The legislative assistant proceeded do that, wherever it is. Whatever we Nixon, and he had gone to Rhode Is- to call the roll. are doing, we ought to take time off. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Acting in land, which was where JOHN CHAFEE That is just what we ought to do for a my capacity as a Senator from Ohio, I was running, who had been Secretary real Senator and a real friend. ask unanimous consent that the order of the Navy and was supposed to be I yield the floor. for the quorum call be rescinded. elected; Senator Bartlett of Oklahoma; f Without objection, it is so ordered. Senator McClure of Idaho; and myself. RECESS f He lost. So he was 2 years younger than I am. Mr. DOMENICI. Mr. President, I ask RECESS It took 2 years for them to realize it, unanimous consent that the Senate The PRESIDING OFFICER. In my but then they finally elected him. He now stand in recess subject to the call capacity as a Senator from Ohio, I ask was here ever since. I can quickly state of the Chair. unanimous consent that the Senate the legacy I see after all these years, as There being no objection, the Senate, stand in recess subject to the call of can others who have been here 10, 15, 20 at 2:14 p.m., recessed subject to the call the Chair. years. He had such a variety of things of the Chair; whereupon, at 3 p.m., the There being no objection, the Senate, he did that I am not sure the two Senate reassembled when called to at 2:08 p.m., recessed subject to the call things for which I know him best will order by the Presiding Officer (Ms. of the Chair. be his true legacy; maybe both will be. COLLINS).

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It day for the Senate, for Rhode Island, for the quorum call be rescinded. shows that he had a certain amount of but especially for JOHN CHAFEE’s fam- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without toughness and will. ily. objection, it is so ordered. He was always willing to compromise Senator CHAFEE was, indeed, a re- Mr. NICKLES. Madam President, I, and always willing to negotiate, but he markable man and a good friend. Our like countless Americans, am very sad- was tough, he was sincere, he was ener- thoughts and prayers are with his fam- dened over the news that JOHN CHAFEE getic, he was a tireless campaigner and ily—his wife Ginny and five children— is no longer with us. The news of his a tireless worker. He was a very dedi- as they pass through this most difficult death was a shock to me. I was with cated individual. time. Senator CHAFEE just last week. I teased JOHN CHAFEE is going to be missed in I believe it can be said without hesi- Senator CHAFEE about the fact that he the Senate. His State will surely miss tation that few individuals have served was using a wheelchair, and I was ac- him to. They have so much for which America with the distinction that JOHN cusing him of doing wheelies and rac- to be grateful, to have had him as their CHAFEE exhibited in his many years of ing down the aisles. He spent at least leader, one of the real valued leaders, public service. From his active duty in an hour with many of us in the Finance both as Governor and Senator, as a the Marine Corps—where he saw action Committee discussing a number of captain in the Marines, and as a fan- in both the Second World War and issues, including health care, which tastic colleague, devoted husband for 49 Korea—to his early years as a member was one of the issues in which he was years, father of John, Jr., Lincoln, of the Rhode Island House of Rep- most interested and of which he was a Zechariah, Quentin, and his daughter resentatives, to his years as Governor real champion for all Americans. This Georgia—five wonderful kids who, I and his work as Secretary of the Navy, is a loss for so many, because of his to, of course, his 23 years of service in know, are very proud of their father. great service to this country. I know JOHN was very proud of his the Senate, JOHN’s patriotism was be- JOHN CHAFEE spent 23 years in the children. I was with Senator CHAFEE yond philosophical; it was pragmatic Senate. He was concluding his fourth and his son ‘‘Linc’’ last week at a cam- and it was concrete. term as a U.S. Senator. He had a very He had a keen sense of duty—a pro- paign event. You could sense, when exceptional Senate career that encom- found sense of responsibility. As a Sen- Senator CHAFEE was introducing his passed many areas. He was a leader in ator, he knew his constituents, and he son, the love and the bond they had be- education, health care, the Environ- served them with such devotion that he tween them. It was a wonderful thing was elected in 1976 and returned to ment and Public Works Committee, of to behold. Washington four times, despite the fact which he was chairman, dealing with I have a special comment about Sen- that he was a Republican in an over- issues such as clean air and clean ator CHAFEE and his wife Ginny. I have whelmingly Democratic State. Much of water, and reauthorization of many had the pleasure of knowing them for his effectiveness was in his ability to very vital programs. my 19 years in the Senate. I have been find bipartisan cooperation, and to His service was not only limited to in their home—a wonderful, beautiful, stand fast on issues that were impor- the Senate, however. In addition to his loving couple. I just want Ginny to tant to the individuals and families he 23 years in the Senate, he served 6 know that our thoughts are with her represented. Among these issues was a years as Governor of Rhode Island. He and with her children. We want them deep concern for the environment and also had about 7 years as a marine. He to know we share their loss and they for quality and affordable health care. fought in both World War II and in the are very much in our thoughts and our He was a tireless advocate of the un- Korean war. He fought in the Battle of prayers. I want them to know what a derprivileged and a strong proponent of Guadalcanal. great honor it has been for me person- American leadership and economic op- I remember when I was on a trip ally, and I think for all Senators, to portunity. I understand how important speaking with leaders in Korea, and I have the privilege and pleasure of serv- these issues were to JOHN—not only be- wanted to learn more about the Korean ing with JOHN CHAFEE in the Senate. cause we served for so many years as war. They suggested I read a book. I He will be missed in Rhode Island, and colleagues and friends on the Senate believe the name of the book was ‘‘This he will be missed throughout the coun- Finance Committee—but because, like Kind of War.’’ It is a very thick book. try. JOHN, I represent a small coastal State I read it with great interest, and I read Madam President, I suggest the ab- in the Northeast, much like you, about Capt. JOHN CHAFEE, who was a sence of a quorum. Madam President. Many of the issues hero during the Korean war. That was The PRESIDING OFFICER. The and concerns we faced were the same. something he never mentioned. If you clerk will call the roll. In fact, one of the truly great honors I wanted to find out he was a hero, you The legislative assistant proceeded have received as a Senator is to be had to talk to somebody else. to call the roll. given the Ansel Adams Award by the If you go all the way back to his Mr. WYDEN. Madam President, I ask Wilderness Society. It is the highest service as a marine officer in World unanimous consent that the order for award that prestigious organization War II and the Korean war, his service the quorum call be rescinded. gives out, and there are only two Re- in Rhode Island in the State legislature The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without publican Senators who have ever re- and as Governor, and his 23 years in the objection, it is so ordered. ceived it. And I must say that it was Senate, it has been a record of exem- Mr. WYDEN. Madam President, in awarded to JOHN first—2 or 3 years be- plary service. I think it is a total of 44 this era of partisanship, harsh sound fore me. years of public service, not counting bites and bitter politics, JOHN CHAFEE Madam President, along with you his 7 or 8 years as a marine. In over 50 wanted to have none of that. He was, in and all our colleagues, I am saddened years of public service, JOHN CHAFEE my view, the gold standard as far as by his death. But I am grateful for the has dedicated his life to serving his public service is concerned. He wasn’t time we spent together; I am grateful State and his Nation. What great serv- full of himself, always humble and low for his leadership and example; and I ice, what great sacrifice he has made key, always bipartisan. am grateful for his supportive family. for our country. I especially admired that he was al- Along with all my colleagues, I express I also was pleased to get to know him ways standing up for people without my condolences to them as well as my fairly personally. JOHN and his wife power and without clout. I think of all most profound gratitude for sharing Ginny were married 49 years. What a the times over the years I had a chance Senator CHAFEE with America. wonderful, beautiful example. I knew to serve with him—close to 20 years—

VerDate 12-OCT-99 01:02 Oct 26, 1999 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00008 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G25OC6.020 pfrm01 PsN: S25PT1 October 25, 1999 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S13075 that JOHN CHAFEE stood up for chil- This is a sad day for our country. It his sleeves and said let’s get to work dren, stood up for the disabled, stood is a sad day for the Senate. I hope all together. The result of that is a legacy up for folks who are always falling be- Members remember that very special of accomplishment in the Senate in so tween the cracks in the health care JOHN CHAFEE style in the days ahead. many areas: The children’s health in- system, people who never had a voice. That will be the Senate at its very surance grant program; the CARE Reflecting on his background—a fam- best. Independence Act; extending Medicare ily of means, Ivy League education— I yield the floor. coverage to poor women, children, and one would not think a person with The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- disabled individuals; LIHEAP—so those roots would be there for the kind ator from North Dakota. many areas. As the chairman of the of causes and the kind of people JOHN Mr. DORGAN. Madam President, I Environment and Public Works Com- CHAFEE was for again and again during listened to the comments by my col- mittee, he was probably the leading these years in public service. league from Oregon, Senator WYDEN, voice in this country in crafting the His contributions are going to be doc- and he expresses, as do all Members of Clean Air Act of 1990 which strength- umented in many areas but especially the Senate, our profound sadness over ened the pollution emission standards; in the areas of health care and the en- the death of our friend and our col- the Safe Drinking Water Act—so many vironment. We all ought to take some league, Senator JOHN CHAFEE from different areas of accomplishment. time and reflect on what JOHN CHAFEE Rhode Island. But most of us in the Senate who had contributed to our country. His finger- Senator CHAFEE was one of a kind. the privilege of working with him will prints are on every hallmark piece of The 100 Members of the Senate, men not remember him so much for his ac- environmental legislation, going and women who come from across the complishments as we will his capacity through two decades, in terms of clean country, work hard and fight hard and as a human being. He was a colleague air and clean water. get involved in a lot of public debate and friend. We will miss him dearly. I JOHN CHAFEE, in his low-key, dig- about some very controversial issues. join with my colleagues today to say nified way, always made it clear we We all have very different styles and that. His daughter Georgia and son-in- should push to do better. In debates different ways of approaching all of law John have been dear friends for where various interest groups said, it these issues, and JOHN’s was unique. many years. I talked to his daughter isn’t possible, Mr. Chairman, to get as Senator CHAFEE was in the Senate for today. She indicated, again, how proud far as you would like; we can’t do it a long while. He had achievements that she was of her father and how strongly without wrecking the economy, JOHN will last forever. He was quite a re- she feels about the expression of senti- CHAFEE would always point out time markable Senator. He was, as the Sen- ment today from Members of the Sen- and time again when we pushed our- ator from Oregon indicated, about as ate about her father and her father’s selves we could make these huge bipartisan a Senator as there was in work. We will all miss him. strides in terms of cleaning up the en- this Chamber. He cared about results. I yield the floor. vironment. He cared deeply about a wide range of The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- One of the measures of an individual public policy, including children, the ator from Alaska is recognized. and an individual’s work on Capitol environment, and so many other areas. Mr. STEVENS. Madam President, it Hill is what his staff thinks of him. I I used to visit with JOHN a lot about is with great sadness that I come to don’t know of any staff on either the his grandchildren. JOHN CHAFEE’s the floor today to speak about JOHN House or the Senate side who stayed grandchildren played soccer with my CHAFEE. I first met Senator CHAFEE with a Member of Congress longer than children. The way to bring a gleam to standing in line to register for Harvard JOHN CHAFEE. Those were the most Senator CHAFEE’s eye was to go over to Law School in 1947. We had both re- loyal people in Washington. It was be- the area of the Chamber where he sat turned from World War II and com- cause they were working for an indi- and talk about his granddaughter pleted college and were freshmen in vidual who they knew was in public Tribbe and her soccer exploits. He so law school that year. service for only honorable reasons. dearly loved those grandchildren and When you met JOHN CHAFEE in those I hope in the days ahead we think was so proud of them. days, you knew you were meeting a about what JOHN CHAFEE contributed, Senator CHAFEE was a war hero. He man. He was really an extraordinary think about his approach to solving was a graduate of Yale University and man, very capable physically and men- problems, always trying to find the Harvard Law School. Most important, tally. I remember kidding him a little common ground, always trying to he served this country in a very distin- bit that he was going to have a tough bring people together in a bipartisan guished way. As proud as I have been to time in one of our first classes because way for the kind of government people be able to serve in the Senate, one of his uncle was the professor. His uncle, have a right to expect in the 21st cen- the extraordinary opportunities to Zechariah Chafee, was one of the great tury. That is the kind of government serve here is to be able to work with professors of Harvard Law School in Americans believe will help solve the people such as the late Senator JOHN those days. intractable challenges of the day. CHAFEE. I add my voice to those of so But JOHN CHAFEE finished law school, I hope when the rhetoric next gets a many other colleagues who come here and then he went back to war. He went bit shrill in this body—it happens from today to say the Senate has lost truly to Korea. He really never gave up his time to time—we remember that great a great Senator. I know all of us grieve commitment as a patriot to this coun- Senator who sat just a few feet from with his family and loved ones and so try because he then became the Sec- the dividing line between Democrats many Americans across this country retary of the Navy under President and Republicans in this Chamber, and today. Nixon. I think he served with great dis- that all Members remember JOHN Senator CHAFEE worked right tinction here as one who had knowl- CHAFEE’s contributions which were so through last week. Towards the end of edge of what it means to have been in extraordinary in areas including health last week, I asked Senator CHAFEE how a war and was trying to assure peace. and the environment but were espe- he was feeling because he obviously He served with great distinction, as cially significant because of the way he was experiencing some difficult health others have mentioned here today, on brought Members together. challenges. But as was always the case, various committees of the Senate. It Personally, I was involved in half a last week when I asked him how he was was not my privilege ever to serve with dozen conferences where tempers got feeling he said, ‘‘Oh, fine,’’ because he JOHN on one of the committees in the short and late at night everybody was was not someone ever to complain. Senate; our paths were different. As a ready to throw in the towel and wrap it They say hard work spotlights the matter of fact, at times we disagreed. up for the day. JOHN CHAFEE would character of people. Some turn up their But I was chairman of the Senate Re- have put in longer hours than anybody sleeves, some turn up their nose, and publican Campaign Committee the and he would keep people at it, trying some don’t turn up at all. year he got elected. to almost breed that kind of good will When people think of Senator JOHN He had a very distinguished record as and bipartisanship that were his trade- CHAFEE, they will always remember a Governor of Rhode Island, and he came mark. unique Senator who always turned up to us with a unique approach, really, of

VerDate 12-OCT-99 01:02 Oct 26, 1999 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00009 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G25OC6.022 pfrm01 PsN: S25PT1 S13076 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE October 25, 1999 a very straight thinking man. He was JOHN CHAFEE was a person who was deep political conviction and unusual not bound by partisan politics. He had not afraid to say what he thought political courage. It seems fitting that a Republican philosophy, but he had a about any issue that would come before the last desk he occupied on the Senate commitment to this country that was the Senate. He had, to use the cliche, floor was once used by another inde- very deep and one from which I never the courage of his convictions. He had pendent and equally principled voice: saw him waiver. I never saw him waiv- the courage to stand up and say what Senator Margaret Chase Smith. er from something in which he be- he thought should be said on any issue, His achievements in education, in the lieved. He really didn’t care if he was without regard for how it would affect environment, on health care, on mari- the only person voting the way he de- the way he would be viewed by Mem- time issues, and for the people of cided was the best to vote for his con- bers of the Senate or by the general Rhode Island will live on long after stituents and his country. public, but simply he felt compelled to those of us who served with him are I sat here last week and talked to say what he thought because he gone. As ranking member and as chair- him. He was, as we all know, then in a thought it was right and should be said man of the Senate Environment and wheelchair. I was very surprised to see and that was why he was here: to ex- Public Works Committee, no one was JOHN in a wheelchair, for just 2 weeks press his views, to try to be an influ- more instrumental in passage of the ago today we had gathered together ence in the process, to try to shape major environmental legislation of the here, after the Senate recessed, a group policies and legislation in a way he latter part of this century than was of some 60 of our Harvard classmates, thought would be helpful and for the JOHN CHAFEE. to be with JOHN after he had made his good of the country. The clean air and water laws, the ef- decision not to run for reelection next I admired him considerably and re- forts he made on the construction of year. It was sort of a preretirement spected him enormously. He was a per- important public projects throughout party, you might say, with the people son of unquestioned character and in- America, were his ideas. They were his he had known and still knew very well tegrity in every sense you can say accomplishments. But it seems to me from throughout the country. It was a those words. He was someone we could that of all of the bridges JOHN CHAFEE great tribute to JOHN, again as a man, all look up to because of those traits, helped build, it wasn’t a bridge across a because our colleagues came from the and we will miss him very, very much. river as much as it was the bridge that west coast, Florida, all over the coun- I suggest the absence of a quorum. spanned political divisions that rep- try, to be with him and Ginny at his The PRESIDING OFFICER. The resents his greatest achievement. first retirement party. Sadly, it was clerk will call the roll. JOHN CHAFEE knew how to build The bill clerk proceeded to call the his last because by Friday, when I saw bridges. He built them here every day roll. him on the subway, he was again in his when he came to work. They spanned wheelchair and was quite despondent Mr. DASCHLE. Madam President, I the divisions based on race and gender about his health at the time. It was sad ask unanimous consent that the order and ethnicity and income and genera- to see him in that condition, knowing for the quorum call be rescinded. tion and every other sort of arbitrary what a vigorous man he was and a The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. decision we all too often tend to make. great friend. The blue-blooded son of a Rhode Is- The Senate has been much better off Mr. DASCHLE. Madam President, land family, he was a man of uncom- for having JOHN CHAFEE for so many there is a great sadness hanging over mon gift and privilege. Yet he had such years because he brought us such an the Senate today. I come to the floor extremely broad scope of opinion from to share in our personal thoughts and a common touch. He believed in the his own experience in life. He was a recollections of a wonderful man. We concept of noblesse oblige. He believed graduate of Yale, and then he went to have all lost a dear friend. JOHN that to those to whom much is given, Harvard Law School. That didn’t hap- CHAFEE was an extraordinary man, much is expected. And he kept that pen much in those days, but he decided someone respected and loved and ad- faith, that dictum. he would pursue education where his mired on both sides of the aisle. I think In an interview with the New York family had a presence. I think his work all of us are stunned and deeply sad- Times in June of 1995, JOHN CHAFEE in the Senate has been extremely sig- dened by this loss. worried aloud about the possible effects nificant because of his background in JOHN CHAFEE was one of the most of the cuts of Medicaid then being pro- law and his background as a marine. I reasonable and, increasingly, one of the posed. He said: There are not many lob- know those who served with him when most respected and important voices in byists around here for poor children or he was Secretary of the Navy swore by the Senate. The fact that his voice has poor women. Today, sadly, there is one him as one of the best. been silenced is a loss not only to the less lobbyist in the Senate for poor It is sad to see the passing of another people of Rhode Island but to the peo- women and children, one less leader, one from my generation. When I came ple of our country. one less friend, one less advocate, one here, I think 70 percent of the Senate He was a public servant in the fullest less giant. had served in World War II. I don’t and finest sense. He was a soldier, a It is right that we offer praise and know if I am counting right, but I State representative, a Governor, a admiration for JOHN CHAFEE today. He think we are down to about 7 now— Secretary of the Navy, and a Senator. more than earned it. But it seems to about 7 percent. We see in his passing, There aren’t many people who have me the best tribute we can offer our really, the beginning of the end of an served or who are serving who dedi- friend is to try to fill the considerable era, of the generation that fought the cated themselves more to public life void he leaves now, to try, as he did, to last great world war. One of these days, and to public service and did so with build bridges instead of walls, to try a I am going to have to write that book such integrity, such conviction, as did little harder to respect each other’s of the story that was written by our JOHN CHAFEE. Few will leave a more opinions and see things from each oth- generation. I have not done that. But if significant legacy. er’s perspective, to speak for the people there was any person who ever served It has been noted on the floor that and principles he championed so elo- in this body who was a great, shining JOHN was an accomplished wrestler in quently for more than 40 years as a example of that generation, it was high school. Whatever talents he had public servant from the State of Rhode JOHN CHAFEE. physically, intellectually JOHN contin- Island. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- ued to wrestle with ideas throughout JOHN CHAFEE deserves at least that ator from Mississippi is recognized. his life. Ideas mattered to JOHN much from us. He was an extraordinary Mr. COCHRAN. Madam President, CHAFEE. He didn’t care whether they man. He was an extraordinary inspira- this is a sad day for the Senate. I know were liberal or conservative ideas, Re- tion. Each of us can be proud to say we a number of Senators have spoken in publican or Democratic ideas. He didn’t knew him and could call him our memory of Senator CHAFEE. I must add care whether they were his ideas or friend. I really feel a sincere sense of loss someone else’s. JOHN CHAFEE loved Our hearts and our prayers go out to today, and I know the Senate feels that ideas and wrestled with them daily. Virginia and to all the Chafee children collectively because we truly have lost There was certainly nothing doc- and grandchildren. one of our finest Members. trinaire about him. He was a man of I yield the floor.

VerDate 12-OCT-99 02:21 Oct 26, 1999 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00010 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G25OC6.025 pfrm01 PsN: S25PT1 October 25, 1999 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S13077 The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- I will take that photo with me. I think Rhode Island to enjoy life with family ator from Nebraska is recognized. he was always a little amazed that I and friends in what is a beautiful, Mr. HAGEL. I thank the Chair. was able to get us in to see the Premier coastal state. I wish to follow behind the distin- of China during that trip. He asked me Senator CHAFEE was a proud New guished minority leader, Senator that night, after we were having din- Englander, and he exhibited many of DASCHLE, in his remarks about a great ner, how I did that. I said I used his the fabled characteristics of those who loss for the Senate and for our country; name. He was quite astonished that his live in the northeastern region of our that is, the loss of the senior Senator name would have that much appeal to nation. He was a thoughtful man, as from Rhode Island, JOHN CHAFEE. We the Chinese but actually the Chinese was demonstrated by both his consider- have all lost a friend. We have lost a knew all about Senator CHAFEE. ation for others, as well as the careful man of immense dignity, a man of im- It is rare that an individual leaves an examination he would give to the mense courage. institution so much better than he issues put before him. JOHN CHAFEE I have had the privilege of serving in found it, as JOHN CHAFEE leaves the marched in lockstep with no one, he this body for almost 3 years. One of the Senate; it is rare that an individual was guided by his principles and beliefs individuals with whom I became ac- leaves the world so much better than and by a firm conviction of what was quainted early was Senator CHAFEE. As he found it, as did JOHN CHAFEE. We right and wrong. our friendship developed, he and I shall miss him for his counsel, his wit, Though most of us knew JOHN would talk about his service in World his friendship, but we will probably CHAFEE from his tenure in the United War II in the South Pacific, where it miss him most because he always ele- States Senate, he was already a com- happens that my father served at the vated the debate. He did it with elo- mitted public servant long before he same time, same places, Guadalcanal, quence, elegance, and dignity. was elected to this chamber in 1976. As Philippines, Solomon Islands, Aus- As an old army sergeant, I sign off to a United States Marine, he risked his tralia. My father served in the Army a Secretary of the Navy, and I do so life in two conflicts, World War II and Air Force; JOHN CHAFEE served as a with great pride and great humility, Korea, and like so many of his genera- marine. CHAFEE never penalized my fa- knowing that we are all better off be- tion, JOHN sought to make a difference ther for less service, being in the Army cause JOHN CHAFEE touched us. We sa- through public service. He held office Air Force. If my father were alive lute you, Secretary CHAFEE. as a member of the Rhode Island House today, he would be very proud of the Madam President, I yield the floor. of Representatives, as Governor of friendship I established with JOHN The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- Rhode Island, and as Secretary of the CHAFEE. In fact, my father died when I ator from Minnesota, Mr. WELLSTONE, Navy under President Richard M. was 16 years old. My father was just a is recognized. Nixon. Unquestionably, the experience day younger than JOHN CHAFEE. Mr. WELLSTONE. Madam President, he gained throughout his career was We don’t often have an opportunity I found out this morning, as many most beneficial to him as a United to get to know our colleagues in inti- other Senators, that Senator CHAFEE States Senator, for he always dem- mate ways, in ways that show the passed away. I see the beautiful flowers onstrated a mastery and depth of younger Senators what has developed on his desk. I have been in the Senate issues that was almost unparalleled. this amazing Senator, a Senator’s Sen- now for 9 years, and while I did not Furthermore, JOHN was a gentleman, ator, but as you spend time with your know Senator CHAFEE as well as some and no matter how heated the debate, colleagues, you appreciate how they Senators here, I admired him. I think one could always count on him to were molded, how they were shaped, he was tough in debate. He had posi- weigh-in with what was a considered and why they had, in the case of JOHN tions that he took on issues, but he was opinion; and, more often than not, was CHAFEE, such an immense capacity to substantive. In a way, I think he was a one that reflected that famous common serve—as has been noted this after- model of what we are about because he sense approach for which New noon, the illustrious career of this was interested in the debate on the Englanders are renown. magnificent individual. issues. He was always a civil, warm, Through his work, Senator CHAFEE Let me share for a moment a couple good person. leaves an impressive legacy of legisla- of personal stories. When Senator Sheila and I were talking to support tion, and his contributions to this body CHAFEE and I were in Kyoto, Japan, in staff today and they were saying what and the United States will not soon be December of 1997, we were on the oppo- a nice man Senator CHAFEE was. That forgotten. For his wife Virginia, daugh- site sides of that issue. He used to say is what they said, that he was such a ter Georgia, and sons John, Jr., Lin- to me: HAGEL, you’re a bright boy. One nice man. I think Senator JOHN CHAFEE coln, Quentin, and Zechariah, he leaves of these days you will understand what was a kind, decent, caring human an even more important and valuable I am trying to teach you about the en- being. He was a great Senator with a legacy, that of a loving and devoted vironment. highly developed sense of public service husband and father. We mourn for the So after 4 days at Kyoto, I said to for Rhode Island and for the country. I loss the Chafees suffered, we mourn for Senator CHAFEE: Why don’t I take you know we are going to miss him and the the loss of our colleague, we mourn for to China. Senator CHAFEE had been to country is going to miss him. I want to the loss of a good friend and a good China a number of times, as I had been. extend my love, as a Senator from Min- man. So we went to China for 5 days, and I nesota, to Senator CHAFEE’s family and The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- took him deep inside China where he to the people of Rhode Island. ator from Virginia, Mr. WARNER, is rec- had never been. We spent some time at I yield the floor. ognized. fertilizer plants. On one occasion we The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- Mr. WARNER. Madam President, 30 were out in the field with a farmer in ator from South Carolina, Mr. THUR- years ago this fall, I met JOHN CHAFEE. China, and he took a picture of me. MOND, is recognized. President Nixon had just been elected Then he had a picture taken of both of Mr. THURMOND. Mr. President, I am and he had appointed Secretary of De- us around a two-wheeled garden tiller. deeply saddened to have to note the un- fense Melvin Laird. I aspired to be the He had that picture framed when we expected passing of our friend and col- Secretary of the Navy. Laird called me came back to the United States, and he league, Senator JOHN CHAFEE of Rhode to his office and he said, ‘‘I want you to inscribed it and sent it to my office. It Island. meet a very special person.’’ Now, mind still hangs in my conference room. It I doubt that anyone expected that you, I had been closely associated with says: To my friend, CHUCK HAGEL, just this week would begin by learning that then-Vice President Nixon and worked another typical day out on the Ne- Senator CHAFEE had been felled by a on his campaign. Senator CHAFEE had braska prairie with a Nebraska tractor. heart attack last evening. He was a been very closely associated to Gov- Signed, your friend, JOHN CHAFEE. man of relatively young age, great ernor Nelson Rockefeller. There was a I am very proud of that picture, vigor and vitality. He was in his last little bit of a difference between Vice which will hang, as long as I am in the year of a distinguished Senate career of President Nixon and Nelson Rocke- Senate, in my conference room. And almost twenty-five years, and I know feller. I felt that I should be the Sec- whenever I leave this great institution, he was looking forward to returning to retary of the Navy because CHAFEE

VerDate 12-OCT-99 02:21 Oct 26, 1999 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00011 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G25OC6.028 pfrm01 PsN: S25PT1 S13078 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE October 25, 1999 hadn’t been quite the supporter that I stove, which was true, and he slept in a John was an outstanding Secretary of the had been for these many years. But bunker out in the open. He always used Navy. I hated to encourage him to leave the Laird said to me, ‘‘I am going to intro- to tease me. But in this book, they cap- Pentagon and return to Rhode Island to pre- pare for a Senate bid, but knew that was his duce you to a man that you will re- tured JOHN CHAFEE. The author dis- heart’s desire. The responsibilities of Sec- spect, work for, and end up loving.’’ I cussed his bravery as a company com- retary of the Navy were turned over to his will never forget that. And so late in mander and his love for his men—any very capable Under Secretary, John Warner. November, the two of us were in- man who served under JOHN CHAFEE— We had a Change of Command ceremony at formed, and he became Secretary of whether it was in the Marine Corps or, the Marine Corps base here in Washington the Navy and I became his Under Sec- indeed, in this institution. and although we had a great replacement retary. How privileged I was to sit just in (our friend John Warner) there was much sadness in seeing John Chafee return to We served under Melvin Laird for 3 front of my distinguished big brother Rhode Island. We were all so very proud of years of the most difficult period of the in this Senate. Any man who served his accomplishments for the Navy and our war in Vietnam. Unlike myself, with with JOHN CHAFEE inherited a great country, but sorry to see him leave the Pen- very modest military service in the deal. I say that modestly. But we all tagon. His election victories for the United closing days of World War II and again profited so much from our personal as- States Senate followed. His magnificent record in the United in Korea, JOHN CHAFEE had been a rifle- sociation with this marvelous man. States Senate is known by all of you. John’s man at Guadalcanal. Those of us who I called former Secretary of Defense leadership ability to forge a consensus on had been privileged to wear marine Melvin Laird and talked to him by highly contentious issues of our times is un- green in the generation of the World phone. He sent me a short memo. paralleled in the United States Senate. He War II era we knew full well that those I ask unanimous consent that it be will truly be missed. who had served on the canal had seen printed in the RECORD. Mr. WARNER. Madam President, Mel the roughest of the fighting. It was re- There being no objection, the mate- Laird was a great public servant, and ferred to as the ‘‘old breed.’’ Those who rial was ordered to be printed in the he still is. He said about JOHN CHAFEE: came in later years were never quite RECORD, as follows: Our close and lasting friendship goes back the same as the old breed. STATEMENT OF MELVIN R. LAIRD ON SENATOR for more than 45 years and will always be re- In the many years that I had been JOHN H. CHAFEE membered. All of John’s friends will remem- with JOHN CHAFEE, very closely associ- Our close and lasting friendship goes back ber his quick smile, his lack of pretense, his loyalty, his warm compassion, his good com- ated, I never was able to get out of him for more than 45 years and will always be re- monsense judgment, and his special quality membered. All of John’s friends will remem- all the facts—to this day—about his as a person. service in Guadalcanal. One day just a ber his quick smile, his lack of pretense, his John Chafee knew who he was. He never few weeks ago, we were walking down loyalty, his warm compassion, his good com- had to boast, he never had to brag, he never the hall. I can’t remember exactly the mon sense judgment, and his special quality stopped to take credit, because this man as a person. John, in every way, showed he knew who he was. He had tremendous inner occasion, but we saw a Marine general cared about all of us, his Rhode Island con- who had medals from up on the shoul- self-confidence and a tremendous ability to stituents, and our country in a most wonder- be self-effacing. der all the way down to his waist. I ful way. said: JOHN, that is different than the But his real love was his family. Ginny, Laird goes on: old days, where occasionally a decora- most of all, was a very special love. John John, in every way, showed he cared about tion was given in the Corps. It must be loved his children—Zechariah (Zach), Quen- all of us, his Rhode Island constituents, and tin, Lincoln, John Jr., and Georgia, and was our country in a most wonderful way. But different today. He said, ‘‘Yes.’’ his real love was his family. Ginny— I said to him: Did you ever get a a special grand dad to his many grand- I talked to Ginny this morning at the decoration besides the Purple Heart? children. They will all miss him very much. There were many unusual associations we crack of dawn. We exchanged a few He said: No; didn’t deserve it; didn’t had over these past 45 years—going back to words. Then we immediately recalled get it. Mind you, he served on Oki- Republican National Conventions, his serv- the happy days together throughout nawa, on Guadalcanal, survived, got ice as Governor, his service as Secretary of these 30 years—and laughter, for both malaria, went to Australia, recovered, the Navy, and his years in the United States of us, for a few minutes on the phone. was picked to go to officer candidate Senate. His last interview in office occurred just last Friday with Dale Van Atta, who is She had the courage, like JOHN, to school, and served in officer candidate muster laughter in a moment such as school. He became a platoon leader on working on a book on the Laird-Packard Pentagon Team. this. Okinawa. He survived the kamikaze at- I remember the call I received from John He loved his children—Zechariah, tacks going in, and the fighting in that back in 1965 when he was the Governor of ‘‘Zach,’’ Quentin, Lincoln, John Jr., battle was as rough as any of them. Rhode Island criticizing me for my planned and Georgia, and was a special The Japanese knew they had their attendance at a fund-raiser for my Demo- granddad to his many grandchildren. backs against the wall. It was very te- cratic colleague in the Congress, John They will miss him very much. nacious, very rough and tenacious. Fogarty. The Brick Layers Union had built a Yes, JOHN was a hero in every sense He told me a few facts about those special library and so-called ‘‘outhouse’’ in of the word. But he was the greatest years. But then just a few years after John Fogarty’s Rhode Island back yard. The hero to his family. World War II, surprisingly—4 or 5 dedication ceremony turned into a fund-rais- Laird goes on: er for Democrat John Fogarty and it upset years—suddenly we were in another John Chafee somewhat that I, as a Repub- There were many unusual associations we war. We were in Korea. JOHN called up lican, was the speaker at the Fogarty build- had over these 45 years—going back to Re- for active duty. I am sure he could ing dedication and fund-raiser. I told John of publican National Conventions, his service have found a way not to have gone be- the close working relationship John Fogarty as Governor, his service as Secretary of the cause he had served so much in World and I had as the ranking members on the Navy, and his years in the U.S. Senate. His last interview in office occurred just last House, Education, Welfare and Labor Appro- War II. But he went. When he reported Friday with Dale Van Atta, who is working priations Committee. My advice to John was for duty and went to Korea, he became on a book on the Laird-Packard Pentagon that the best thing he could do as far as his a company commander. In the Marine Team. future political career in Rhode Island was Corps and in the Army, and the other concerned, was to be at the dedicatory pro- That was the team JOHN and I joined services, that unquestionably is the gram. John showed up and he never regret- 30 years ago. toughest of all jobs, with 230-plus men ted his attendance. For 2 hours I worked with JOHN last depending on you, with a reinforced I remember calling John in December 1968 Friday setting up a hearing on the En- company, an infantry company, what- and asking him to be Secretary of the Navy vironment and Public Works Com- ever it may be. But JOHN was there. on the Laird-Packard Team in the Pentagon. mittee, where I was privileged to be his I remember not long ago the author There were many candidates suggested for deputy, second always in command. I of this book, ‘‘The Coldest War,’’ came this position—President Nixon had a can- will never be first. Even though he is didate, as did Senator Dirksen (IL), Senator through and visited with JOHN and me. Hugh Scott (PA), Senator George Murphy not here, I will still get his orders. But I had been in Korea, but I had been in (CA), and many others. Under the arrange- we were there working last Friday. an air wing as a communications offi- ment I had with President Nixon, it was my Yes, he was a little less spry in his cer. He used to joke with me about how choice and I never regretted that choice— step as he was recovering from his op- I slept in the tent with a little bit of a John Chafee was terrific! eration. But we have to remember

VerDate 12-OCT-99 02:49 Oct 26, 1999 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00012 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G25OC6.031 pfrm01 PsN: S25PT1 October 25, 1999 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S13079 every day in this great institution I could see JOHN was so terribly upset frequently to describe people. But in that, yes, we have our debates, we have because it brought back the carnage he the case of JOHN CHAFEE, each one of our differences, but the man or the had seen in his previous military expe- those words has special meaning. He woman to your left or right in this rience when the whole nation, every was truly a great scholar as we know magnificent institution could be gone American, was solidly behind every from his academic work at Yale and the next day by the will of God. I al- person in uniform (abroad or at home). Harvard Law School. He was truly a ways think of that. We have to treas- The Nation stood in solid support. wonderful soldier, as JOHN WARNER has ure and value every moment we have We went back to the Pentagon that recounted. If one did not take the time with each other in this great institu- afternoon, and we sat in Laird’s office. to discover the service JOHN CHAFEE tion because it brings us together. As I reminisced this morning, Laird gave to this country in both World War This paragraph in Laird’s letter I am had only been in office a comparatively II and Korea, one would not know it if amused by: short time and there was a lot of one solely depended upon JOHN CHAFEE I remember calling JOHN in December of thought about how we were going to to describe it. 1968 and asking him to be Secretary of the get America disengaged from that con- JOHN CHAFEE saw service in uniform Navy on the Laird-Packwood Team in the flict, how we were going to stop the to his country as not an extraordinary Pentagon. There were many candidates sug- casualties. JOHN CHAFEE from that mo- action but one that any good citizen gested for this position—President Nixon had ment on became a very special coun- would engage in during a time of seri- a candidate, as did Senator Dirksen, Senator selor to the Secretary of Defense and, Hugh Scott, Senator George Murphy, and ous conflict. Certainly his service in indeed, to the President on the need to the Marine Corps and the Pacific, and many others. Under the arrangement I had bring that conflict somehow to a ter- with President Nixon, it was my choice, and again in Korea, were remarkable peri- I never regretted that choice—John Chafee mination with regard to these losses. ods of our Nation’s history. He served was terrific. Over 50,000 young men and women were our Nation so wonderfully well in that There are so many. I think in the killed in uniform in that conflict in capacity. days to come I will seek the privilege Vietnam. He was also a great athlete. Captain Tough? Yes, he was a tough man. He of speaking again of JOHN CHAFEE sole- of the Yale wrestling team in 1941, he was tough as they come. They used to ly for the purpose of introducing into went undefeated. He was also quite a say at Yale he was a wrestler; you will the RECORD some marvelous state- squash player. My brother-in-law, Ber- not get JOHN CHAFEE’s shoulders to the ments. I worked with his personal staff nie Buonanno, is from Rhode Island. mat; you will not get them to the mat. today in collecting some of his state- Bernie and JOHN CHAFEE were regular No one ever got them to the mat. I ments and with the staff of the Envi- squash competitors in Providence. I never did. I tried. I don’t think in his ronment and Public Works Committee. heard great tales about the battles be- distinguished career anybody in this There are so many lives this great tween my brother-in-law and JOHN great body ever did. CHAFEE on the squash courts. I know American touched. The interesting thing about that CARL LEVIN and JOHN WARNER and oth- He loved his work in the Pentagon man, so full of courage and so full of ers play not very far from this Cham- for those 3 years because it brought toughness, I never heard him use a ber. They have wonderful times there. into focus everything he had learned as word of profanity, never a curse word. a young marine on Guadalcanal, as the He was always in great shape, always When JOHN would get upset and he was platoon commander on Okinawa, and concerned about something, he would had a tremendous amount of energy he as a company commander in Korea. say: ‘‘Oh, dear.’’ Remember that, col- brought to his work in the Senate. I remember one day so well. Laird Last, he was a statesman. That is leagues? How many of you heard him hardly last. I first got to know JOHN called us up. Laird was short, got on say, ‘‘Oh, dear’’? That was his way of CHAFEE almost 40 years ago. I was a that phone, and issued an order quick- saying, hey, we have a problem, but we freshman in college in Providence, RI, ly. It was Saturday. Of course, we are going to solve it. A remarkable when JOHN CHAFEE became Governor of worked Saturdays. The war was on. Ab- man. solutely, we wanted to be there. It was We will remember him for his mod- the State of Rhode Island. He was our choice. It was a heavy burden and esty. I searched his web page: 40 years elected with an overwhelming margin responsibility. We were losing tens of of public service condensed to one of 398 votes in that year. He went on in thousands of casualties every week. page. A modest man, never boasted. He 1964 and 1966 to huge margins. At that We just finished this engagement in had the self-confidence. I was asked, time in Rhode Island, Governors only Kosovo casualty-free. In Vietnam, Who will take his place? Without had a 2-year term. During my entire thousands of men and women were thinking I simply said: No one. No one career as a college student, JOHN killed and wounded week after week. It will take his place. CHAFEE was the Governor of the small is so hard to believe now. It is so hard God bless you, JOHN, and your fam- State of Rhode Island. What a wonder- to explain war to the current genera- ily. ful reputation he had as a Governor of tion. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- that State. But anyway, Laird called up, and he ator from Connecticut is recognized. During the latter part of that term, said: You two guys go down to The Mr. DODD. Madam President, I the Vietnam war issue, which JOHN Mall and give me a report on what is thank our wonderful dear friend from WARNER talked about, began to boil going on. Virginia for his very moving and elo- over on campuses. JOHN CHAFEE han- There was a demonstration down quent personal comments about his dled that leadership role as a Governor there. CHAFEE and I were dressed in our wonderful friend, a friend of all Mem- of his State with great style and with blue suits as worn by the Navy today. bers, JOHN CHAFEE, whom we lost great leadership in terms of under- We stripped them down and put on today. standing the diverse constituency, even some old khakis. We had some tennis Let me begin by expressing my deep of a small State such as Rhode Island. shoes. He and I used to play a little sympathies to the CHAFEE family, to In 1976, as we know, he came to the squash in the Pentagon. We put on a Ginny and the children and the grand- Senate. I arrived in 1981 and had the couple of old T-shirts. We got into an children. I have come to know them privilege of serving with him for the old car. We had chauffeur-driven cars over the years, being the neighboring past 20 years. We didn’t serve on com- in those days. Forget them. We got in Senator of the wonderful State of mittees together. I never had the privi- an old car and drove down to The Mall. Rhode Island. I express to his family, lege of being a member of one of the I will never forget that sight. There the people of Rhode Island, and to his committees of which JOHN CHAFEE was were over 1 million young men and staff and friends and acquaintances a member. However, he certainly led in women, in a peaceful way largely, dem- over the years, what a terrible loss the so many areas, particularly in environ- onstrating against that war in the death of JOHN CHAFEE is, to all who ment. There were few who were JOHN heart of the Nation’s Capital on The care about public service and care CHAFEE’s peers when it came to their Mall between this building and the about this country. longstanding concern about being good Washington Monument and the Lincoln The words of ‘‘scholar,’’ ‘‘soldier,’’ custodians and guardians of this planet Memorial. There they were—1 million. ‘‘athlete,’’ and ‘‘statesman’’ I use quite Earth. Certainly throughout his career

VerDate 12-OCT-99 01:02 Oct 26, 1999 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00013 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G25OC6.033 pfrm01 PsN: S25PT1 S13080 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE October 25, 1999 on numerous pieces of legislation JOHN tion, and the Tax Code, are all wonder- of the best servants we have had in the CHAFEE was the leader, the voice, that ful examples of JOHN CHAFEE making Senate in my time here, our friend we all looked to when it came to decid- wise investments, the wise New Eng- JOHN CHAFEE, the senior Senator from ing what path to follow as we tried to land approach to the well-being of our Rhode Island. determine the best course of action, Nation. I first got to know JOHN CHAFEE some balancing the economic and environ- So in many ways, JOHN CHAFEE epito- 30 years ago; it is hard to believe, I say mental interests of our Nation. mized, I suppose—for me, anyway— to Senator WARNER, who was his dep- The Presiding Officer knows this what a good Senator from New England uty over there at the Navy Depart- year, as someone who has been deeply ought to be. In many ways, as I think ment. JOHN was the Secretary of the interested in child care legislation, I about that old sampler you can find in Navy. I had the occasion to meet with lobbied hard to the Presiding Officer if these bazaars in New England from him as a staff member because there she would be a cosponsor with me of Maine to Connecticut, ‘‘Leave the Land was a little disagreement between his my child care bill. I will never forget in Better Shape Than when You Found State and my State about a Seabee Senator COLLINS saying to me: I will go it,’’ JOHN CHAFEE epitomized that sim- base. But he was always so fair in all along with you on your bill on one con- ple expression. his dealings; it impressed me then. I dition. I am thinking, here it comes; Wherever he is at this moment—and didn’t realize at the time that he had what is the condition, some new provi- I know he is with our good Lord and already been Governor and he had such sion has to be written in, some new Savior—he will be looking down know- a distinguished military career. There amendment added. And she said: The ing—and he should know—that even for he was, the Secretary of the Navy. condition is, if you can get JOHN that brief amount of time, the few Then, of course, he went on to be CHAFEE to support your child care short years, 77 years, he had as a schol- elected to the Senate. Only after I amendment, then I will join in your ar, as a soldier, as an athlete, and as a came to the Senate did I realize he child care bill. statesman, JOHN CHAFEE truly left his truly was a war hero, a marine. He was I talked to JOHN CHAFEE. I said: State and his country and the world in very proud of it. He defended his coun- JOHN, if I can have your support, I can which we live far better than when he try, and he was a highly decorated think of at least one or two, maybe found it. For the immense difference he combat veteran. He served his people four or five other Members of this body has made, we thank him. so well as Governor of that State, and who will work with us on this issue. He I yield the floor. he also served the people of that State gave his support to that issue. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The ma- as a Senator since 1976. This calendar year we have had four jority leader is recognized. I have given a lot of thought about votes on child care amendments, and Mr. LOTT. Madam President, I un- Senator CHAFEE today; also, the fact each has carried because JOHN CHAFEE derstand the junior Senator from the last time I saw him and spoke to decided to be a working partner on this Rhode Island is on the floor and would him personally, last Thursday, he was issue. like to make remarks, too. I ask con- not feeling particularly well. He want- That is another example of the kind sent he be allowed to succeed my re- ed to know if there were going to be of quiet leadership JOHN CHAFEE could marks in the RECORD. any more votes. But he was staying give to an issue that was important to The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without right back here, waiting to see if he not only his constituents but to many objection, it is so ordered. was going to be needed anymore, at- across the globe and across this coun- Mr. LOTT. Madam President, this tending to his duties, even on Thursday try, particularly. morning I was actually in Lexington, night of last week. The Presiding Officer, coming from KY, with my son and daughter and I think it is belated but appropriate New England, will appreciate this as grandson. I think in a way that made that we say a few kind words about well. We oftentimes find in antiques me even more melancholy and mourn- Senator CHAFEE and his service. We ex- stores or flea markets the New England ful about this day and the loss of our tend our best to his wife Ginny and to samplers. They are oftentimes framed. good friend JOHN CHAFEE. his family. Home Sweet Home is the one with I started thinking about JOHN and his By the age of 39, JOHN CHAFEE was al- which most are familiar. There is an- life. It made me realize that, day by ready a combat veteran in two wars. other sampler we can find from time to day, in our regular duties, we go busily You will not find it in his official biog- time throughout New England. The about our business and we do not stop, raphy, but he earned at least two Pur- sampler says: Leave the Land in Better sometimes, to look at the beautiful ple Hearts, among many other service Shape Than When You Found It. It is surroundings, this historic building we distinctions. He had left his under- an old New England tradition. Our land are in. We don’t stop, sometimes, to graduate studies at Yale University to was not particularly well suited to ag- thank the staff member who has been first enlist in the Marines. He served in ricultural interests when that expres- particularly helpful to us. Also, some- the original invasion forces of the Bat- sion was coined; the rocky soil, the dif- times we don’t stop to think that we tle of Guadalcanal during World War II. ficult winters make it hard to eke out walk with men and women in this in- Following that, he resumed his studies a living. Each generation of New stitution who have been giants in their at Yale and went on to earn his law de- Englanders over the years has tried to lives. JOHN CHAFEE was one of those gree at Harvard. clear another field, build another barn men. Sometimes we just forgot JOHN JOHN was recalled to active duty in or shed, in some way make the land CHAFEE had done so much for his coun- 1951, and while in Korea he commanded they pass on to the next generation try, for his fellow man, for his State, Dog Company, a 200-man rifle unit in healthier and better suited to serve the and for his Nation. It was easy to do the 1st Marine Division. Perhaps Sen- next generation. that because JOHN was not the kind of ator WARNER has already recounted all JOHN CHAFEE was the quintessential guy who demanded attention and de- of that, but it is such an impressive New England statesman, in my view. manded he be treated with reverence or part of the man he was. He was not tight when it came to a dol- any extraordinary respect. He was a After 6 years in the Rhode Island lar, but I called him a fiscal conserv- soft-spoken gentleman, and he was General Assembly, including 4 years as ative when it came to budgetary mat- truly a ‘‘gentle’’ man. The word fit him his party’s leader in the House of Rep- ters. He was also a person who believed perfectly. resentatives, JOHN was elected Gov- one ought to carefully invest capital in I was just talking to Senator WAR- ernor of Rhode Island in 1962 by 398 areas that would be critically impor- NER, his good friend, his successor as votes—not one to waste any votes, or tant to the well-being of any enter- the Secretary of the Navy. I never had anything else for that matter. He was prise. And in public life, investing in quite thought about one other thing: reelected in 1964 and 1966 by the largest the environment of our country, in- JOHN CHAFEE was not one given to tem- margins in Rhode Island’s history. vesting in the educational needs, the per, not one given to profanity. He was The newly-inaugurated President transportation needs, seeing to it that just a dedicated, hard-working, good Nixon appointed JOHN CHAFEE to be all Americans have a chance to enjoy Senator for his State and for our coun- Secretary of the Navy in 1969, a post he the wonderful opportunities of our Na- try. So I believe we truly have lost one held for 31⁄2 years. He was elected to his

VerDate 12-OCT-99 01:02 Oct 26, 1999 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00014 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G25OC6.036 pfrm01 PsN: S25PT1 October 25, 1999 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S13081 fourth term in 1994 with 65 percent of we would want—typical of JOHN ligence, tenacity, and fairness. He was the vote. He was the first Republican CHAFEE to say that—but it is a good a gentleman. When I arrived in the elected to the Senate from Rhode Is- step. We ought to do it. We ought to go Senate—and previously as a Member of land in 68 years. out here right now, take this bill up, the other body—he treated me with In the Senate, he rose to become and pass it out of the Finance Com- graciousness and cooperation and help, chairman of the Environment and Pub- mittee. and I thank him for that from the bot- lic Works Committee where, once Thirty minutes later, by a voice vote, tom of my heart. again, he worked very aggressively on with only two dissenting audible nays, The respect which Rhode Island holds issues about which he felt strongly. He we passed that bill out. for this great man is also a function of was a Senator who really did care He did his part on the Finance Com- his selfless service to the Nation. He about the environment. But he tried to mittee, too. He served as a member of began that service as a young marine make it an issue where we reached the Select Committee on Intelligence, on Guadalcanal. He spent his 20th across the aisle to each other. He where he had a real interest in making birthday there. JOHN CHAFEE, the son wasn’t interested just in making a sure about the intelligence capabilities of privilege, could have found an easier statement or trying to drive up his rat- of our country, to make sure we did not way to serve his country during World ings with one group or another. He drop our guard in that area, and we War II, but he chose the very hardest wanted to get results. started rebuilding our intelligence way, so typical of the man. He chose to I remember he came to me when I community after years of problems, go ashore with the invasion force of had first been elected majority leader going back, I guess, to the 1970s. Guadalcanal at a time when it was not in 1996. He said: I believe we can pass He was chairman of the Senate Re- clear we would prevail. It was only this safe drinking water bill. It had publican Conference for 6 years, the clear we would give everything to win, been stalled in the Senate and the No. 3 leadership position in the Senate. and JOHN CHAFEE was prepared to do House, and it was stalled in conference. In the Senate, we knew JOHN as a that for his country, for his commu- I said: John, it’s too late. We can’t do genuinely independent New Englander, nity, indeed, for decency throughout it. respected on both sides of the aisle, the world. He said: If we come to agreement, who worked to bring opposing sides to- Later, after serving in World War II will we get it up for a vote? gether for the common good. All of us and going back to law school, he was I said: If you can get Dirk Kemp- regretted his decision announced ear- ready to assume the privileges and the thorne and the others involved and get lier this year to leave the Senate, but rights which such service won him. But Democrats involved, and we can get a it was characteristic of JOHN to work another war beckoned, and characteris- bill that will be good for America, to to the very end. He leaves behind 5 tically, JOHN CHAFEE heard the sum- have safe drinking water, why, surely children, 12 grandchildren, and a legacy mons of that trumpet and went to we will do it. of a lifetime of service to Rhode Island Korea to lead a marine rifle company. I think it was the last day of the ses- and to his Nation. Again, he could have found less dan- sion, but right at the end we got it If the Biblical quote ever applied to gerous assignments but, once again, if done because JOHN CHAFEE would not any Senator, this quote should apply to American sons were at risk, JOHN give it up. He wasn’t interested in JOHN CHAFEE: Well done, thy good and CHAFEE would lead them. making a statement. He was interested faithful servant. After his service in the Marine Corps, in getting a good bill for his country— I yield the floor. he did return home, finished his law Safe Drinking Water—a worthy cause The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. FITZ- school studies, and came back home to and one of which JOHN CHAFEE was GERALD). The Senator from Rhode Is- Rhode Island. He served as a member of very proud. land. our general assembly with distinction, Even recently, he was working on ef- Mr. REED. Mr. President, I rise to and in 1962, he was elected Governor of forts that are certainly worthwhile and join the majority leader and my col- our State, clearly the most Democratic have been very difficult to bring to clo- leagues in paying tribute to the senior State in the country, but through ardu- sure. The day will come when we will Senator from Rhode Island, JOHN H. ous campaigning and through his per- get a new Superfund bill, and when we CHAFEE. I do so not only on my own be- sonal qualities, he was elected by over do, we ought to dedicate it to the mem- half but on behalf of the people of 300 votes. Not a landslide, but enough ory of JOHN CHAFEE because he has Rhode Island, for they have suffered a to give him a chance to serve the peo- charged that mountain as a good ma- grievous loss. ple of Rhode Island, and serve he did. rine, time and time again. We never First, I extend my condolences to Long before it was popular and chic have quite made it. One of these days Mrs. Chafee and the Chafee family. to be an environmentalist, JOHN we will top the crest, and we will all Above all else, JOHN CHAFEE was a de- CHAFEE was an environmentalist. With think about JOHN CHAFEE when we do. voted husband, a devoted father, and a innovative visionary legislation, he He was an important member of the loving and caring father and grand- began our State’s acquisition of open Finance Committee. He chaired the So- father. Indeed, his family is a living spaces so our quality of life would not cial Security and Family Policy Sub- tribute to his remarkable life. be diminished by economic develop- committee. Again, just last week I ar- This is a personal loss to his family, ment. In fact, long before many others, rived late at a Finance Committee to his friends, to his colleagues, but it he recognized that a good economy and meeting before we went out to mark up is also a personal loss to the people of a good environment not only can go a bill providing assistance for hos- Rhode Island. For over 40 years, he has hand in hand but must go hand in pitals, nursing homes, and home health played a central role in the life of our hand. This was the early sixties, long care, a bill that would put back some State, and Rhode Island is a special before Earth Day, long before the orga- Medicare money as a result of the bal- place for many, many reasons, but it is nized environmental movement, but he anced budget agreement. It was about a special place in particular because it knew in his heart that quality of life to come apart. The wheels were coming is a place where everyone knows every- was important to maintain. He knew off. Senators were disagreeing. It one else, and literally every Rhode Is- also that our environmental legacy is a looked as if what was going to be a bi- lander knew Senator JOHN H. CHAFEE. gift from God which we must revere, partisan package, easily passed out, If you had to ask Rhode Islanders we must cherish, and we must pass on. that had been crafted by the chairman, what they felt and thought about this And he did so. Senator ROTH, and the ranking mem- man, one word would come quickly to He was also a builder because it was ber, Senator MOYNIHAN of New York, their lips: respect. This respect tran- this time in our history that route 95 was going to fall apart right there in scended party politics, social position, was being developed right through the that little anteroom before we went every category that we ascribe, some- heart of Rhode Island, and he was into the Finance Committee meeting. times arbitrarily, to people. there. In fact, he joked that it was a One of the last people to speak was This respect was a function of a rec- great opportunity for a Governor be- JOHN CHAFEE. He said: Good work has ognition, first, of his qualities as a cause every time they completed 2 or 3 been done on this; it is not everything man. He was a man of integrity, intel- miles of interstate, he could hold a

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And last days, he was working to improve his constituents and the people of this he would want it that way. the infrastructure, particularly the country, and, indeed, the people of the I yield the floor. transportation infrastructure of Rhode world. He was always looking for prac- Mr. LOTT addressed the Chair. Island, a mission he began as our Gov- tical ways to do that. He was wedded to The PRESIDING OFFICER. The ma- ernor more than 30 years ago. the strong principles of the Constitu- jority leader. As my colleague, the senior Senator tion. But he was able to find ways, f through the details, to advance those from Virginia, pointed out, he served DEATH OF THE HONORABLE JOHN principles, to bring others aboard, to with great distinction as Secretary of H. CHAFEE, OF RHODE ISLAND the Navy. After his family, his State of move forward. Rhode Island and the Marine Corps When he became impatient, it was an Mr. LOTT. Mr. President, I ask unan- were his great loves. These two pas- impatience borne of the distractions imous consent that the Senate now sions—his State and the naval serv- that we sometimes find ourselves in in proceed to the immediate consider- ice—helped mold his life and, indeed, this institution and the posturing that ation of S. Res. 206, and I ask that the he in turn helped mold these great in- we sometimes find ourselves in in this resolution be read. stitutions—our State and the naval institution—because he was here to do The PRESIDING OFFICER. The service. the job of the people of Rhode Island: clerk will read the resolution. He served with distinction at a time To improve their lives, to give them The legislative clerk read as follows: when the Navy was being stretched, more opportunities, to give them more A resolution (S. Res. 206) relative to the the tumult of Vietnam was spilling out freedom, so they can use it not only for death of the Honorable JOHN H. CHAFEE, of Rhode Island: into our streets, and still we had to their advancement and the advance- fight a superpower adversary in the ment of their children but the advance- S. RES. 206 form of the Soviet Union. He served ment of this great country. Resolved, That the Senate has heard with with characteristic vision, innovation, He had a special concern for children profound sorrow and deep regret the an- and those Americans with disabilities. nouncement of the death of the Honorable and distinction. John H. Chafee, a Senator from the State of He was then elected to the Senate, It was a concern that he did not trum- Rhode Island. and for four terms he has shown us all pet about, but it was a concern that Resolved, That Senator Chafee’s record of what it is to be a Senator. In fact, it is resonated throughout his entire legis- public service embodied the best traditions characteristic that Senator JOHN H. lative career. of the Senate: Statesmanship, Comity, Tol- CHAFEE literally died on active duty Today, we have done much to ensure erance, and Decency. serving his Nation and serving his that the poorest children of America Resolved, That the Secretary of the Senate communicate these resolutions to the House State as a Senator. He spent his whole have health care through our Medicaid Program. And that was the handiwork of Representatives and transmit an enrolled life in service to the Nation. copy thereof to the family of the deceased. The respect for Senator CHAFEE also of JOHN CHAFEE—not through press re- Resolved, That when the Senate adjourns emanated from the recognition that he leases but through the hard work of today, it stand adjourned as a further mark always had an unswerving commitment legislation, the detailed intricacies of of respect to the memory of the deceased to principles. He was schooled in the the Internal Revenue Code, and the So- Senator. hardest test: Always do the harder cial Security laws. He expanded cov- There being no objection, the Senate right rather than easier wrong. erage because, while others would be proceeded to consider the resolution. There are extraordinary numbers of disheartened by failure of comprehen- Mr. LOTT. Mr. President, I ask unan- examples to attest to this dedication of sive reform, he dug in and every day imous consent that the resolution be principle. I can think of several, but let advanced the cause of health care, par- agreed to, and the motion to reconsider me just suggest that, again, before so ticularly for children in this country. be laid upon the table. many people took up the cause of gun He always had a special place in his The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without control, Senator CHAFEE stood solidly heart and in his service for disabled objection, it is so ordered. to control the violence in the life of Americans. I know that because the The resolution (S. Res. 206) was America, to reasonably restrict access disabled citizens in Rhode Island revere agreed to. to weapons, to ensure that the lives of and treasure this great man for what Mr. LOTT. I yield the floor, Mr. our children are protected. he has done—again, long before public President. I can recall being with him at a rally acclaim or public notoriety. And why The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- he organized in Providence, RI, where did he do it? Because it was the right ator from Missouri. he had Sarah Brady come in. We were thing to do. Mr. BOND. Mr. President, I join with literally enveloped by a large group of In March of this year, Senator my colleagues to express our profound counterdemonstrators with bullhorns, CHAFEE announced he was leaving the sorrow at the loss of a dear friend and pressing in on us, trying to literally Senate and going home. Last evening, an outstanding Senator. JOHN CHAFEE disrupt this rally to control guns in our he began that final journey home— was probably the finest gentleman ever society. home to Rhode Island, a State made in- to serve in this body. We offer our sin- But anyone who waded ashore at finitely better by his effort and exam- cerest regrets, our sympathies, and our Guadalcanal and fought in Korea was ple, a place that mourns but will for- prayers to his family. not easily intimidated. And he was not. ever revere his service and take pride I stopped by his office today and ex- He not only stood his ground that day, in his achievements and inspiration pressed my sense of loss to his staff. We but he stood his ground every day to from his life. express, collectively, our deep sorrow try to argue for more sensible rules In the words of the Poet William But- to the people of Rhode Island, but, be- with respect to handguns. And that is ler Yeats: yond that to the people of the entire just one example of where he did, in The man is gone who guided ye, unweary, Nation who in many different ways, in some respect, the unpopular thing be- through the long bitter way. many different areas, were served so Ye by the waves that close in our sad nation, cause it was the right thing to do. well by JOHN CHAFEE throughout his This respect also emanates from the Be full of sudden fears, career. The man is gone who from his lonely station recognition by my fellow Rhode Island- Has moulded the hard years. ... We have just heard very eloquent re- ers that, more than so many others, he Mourn—and then onward, there is no return- marks from the majority leader and his always sought to find the common ing colleague from Rhode Island, summa- ground that would bring different He guides ye from the tomb; rizing some of the many things that

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JOHN CHAFEE has done. It would take showed us every day, every hour in this was the third Senator from the State several volumes of the CONGRESSIONAL body what a fine human being can do of Maine. RECORD to go through his list of to move the process of government for- As I got to know JOHN, his wife achievements and the things that he ward on a constructive path. I only Ginny and their children, I became has done for the least among us to fur- hope we can hold dear and remember more and more impressed with the tre- ther the causes in which he felt so those lessons he taught us. mendous accomplishments of this re- strongly. I thank the Chair and yield the floor. markable individual. But these accom- But I rise today to express gratitude The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- plishments you never heard about from and to celebrate the legacy that he left ator from Maine. JOHN CHAFEE himself; he was far too us. If you had to ask somebody: Who is Ms. COLLLINS. Mr. President, with modest to ever blow his own horn. Lit- the most decent person that you know JOHN CHAFEE’s passing, the Senate has tle by little, I learned from his family of in politics? chances are, JOHN lost a great leader, Rhode Island has and his friends of his heroic wartime CHAFEE would be at the top of that list. lost a great Senator, and I have lost a service, for example, as well as his tre- He was a man, as has been said, who great friend. mendous legacy as a superb Governor, had very strong feelings. This afternoon I had the honor of his service as Secretary of the Navy, He fought hard for principles, but he presiding over the Senate and was able and, of course, his service in the Sen- fought so with unfailing courtesy, with to hear firsthand the tremendous out- ate. compassion and kindness and consider- pouring of affection and respect and I remember once talking to his ation for others who had differing sadness from my colleagues, as they daughter, Georgia. I said: Your father views. came to the Senate floor one by one to has this tremendous background and I had the privilege of working with pay tribute to this remarkable man. people don’t know about it because he him on a health care task force in 1993 Indeed, Senator CHAFEE’s legacy ex- never toots his own horn. He doesn’t and 1994. I sat in a room and listened to ceeds that for which any of us could tell people of his accomplishments. He him bring together people of very have wished. He has been a leader in is too modest to do so. I remember strongly opposing views. Always, with- his commitment to children, to im- Georgia saying back to me, yes, truly out fail, he guided the discussions away proving health care, to preserving our her father’s lifetime could fill up at from bitterness, away from harshness, environment. least one book, but that he would never into constructive channels. I wish to talk for just a few moments be the one to write it. I was pleased to work with him on about what JOHN CHAFEE meant to me I hope, by our tributes to him today environmental and public works issues. personally. From my very first day in and in the days to come, we will help And he was a great leader of a com- the Senate, JOHN CHAFEE took me to write that book so all of America mittee that has very contentious under his wing. He was always there for may know what a great man, what a issues. He worked together with his me. He encouraged me. He taught me great Senator, what a great friend leadership. We made progress, some- the ropes. He guided me, particularly JOHN CHAFEE was. times in areas where people thought on contentious issues. He was always a I am honored to have known him. progress could not be made. steady voice of reason. He taught me The entire world has been enriched by I followed his work on so many issues how important it was to reach across his service. affecting health care and children from the aisle to attempt to achieve a con- I thank the Chair and yield the floor. his position in the Finance Committee. sensus, compromises based on common The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- He was there to move not just this sense. Indeed, he very quickly enrolled ator from Kentucky. body but the country forward in assur- me in one of his favorite projects, and Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, I ing that we would meet the needs of that was the Centrist Coalition, which first met Senator CHAFEE in December children. Whether it was Medicaid for he chaired, along with our colleague of 1984. We had a small incoming Re- poor children or the foster care bill from Louisiana, Senator JOHN BREAUX. publican freshman class that year. It that he was recently championing, he Together this group of about 20 Sen- was the Senator from Texas, Senator was always looking out for those in ators would meet periodically to hash GRAMM, and myself. Senator GRAMM need; but he did so in a manner that is out contentious issues, to try to was already a national figure. He had a good lesson for all of us. achieve a compromise on budget and burst onto the stage in his home State When somebody got carried away and other important issues of the day. Al- of Texas and had served in the House of attacked him, perhaps a little too ways we were guided by JOHN. JOHN had Representatives for awhile. strongly, he turned it away with a a tremendous ability to pull people to- I had been in local government. warm smile and understanding. When gether, to bring out the best in every- Frankly, I didn’t know many people, views got very heated and the argu- one. and it was sort of a lonely first year in ments got passionate, he would calm it I also have so many other warm, per- many ways. down with a kind word and steer the sonal memories of my time with JOHN I met JOHN CHAFEE in the Old Senate discussion and the debate back in a and his family. Chamber. That is where we had rather constructive pattern. Many of my colleagues may be un- spirited elections for leadership in De- When some of us had personal re- aware that JOHN had tremendous ties cember 1984. The one most people no- verses, JOHN CHAFEE was there quietly, to my home State of Maine. His family ticed was Bob Dole being elected Re- as a friend, to lend support, to lend en- for generations had a home there in publican leader to replace Howard couragement, and to let us know that Sorrento. His father had lived in Port- Baker. But also on that day, Senator we had a friend, somebody who cared land, ME, and had owned a business in CHAFEE was elected chairman of the for us. If there is one thing I hope this Saco, ME, in the southern part of the Republican conference, as I recall, by body will remember, it is that record, State. one vote. I think JOHN getting elected that unfailing, consistent pattern of I visited JOHN’s home in Sorrento, chairman of the Republican conference being, first and foremost, a concerned and he very proudly took me all over by one vote kind of summed up the human being who was a dear friend. the community, telling me of his favor- odds he was frequently up against, not I hope that legacy can guide this ite spots, taking me for a ride in his only in our conference, where he was body, that all of us can strive to emu- motorboat. He loved Maine, almost as one of the most moderate Members and late his service, his compassion, and much as he loved his beloved home frequently at variance with the major- his caring. As our thoughts and prayers State of Rhode Island. He was a New ity of the conference, but he was a sur- go out to his family, his loved ones, Englander through and through. He vivor because people recognized his and to all who will miss him, I hope we brought a sense of integrity and prin- personal qualities. will remember and hold high those ciples to the debates of the day, and he I don’t know a great deal about principles which he not only espoused had a sense of pride in his native region Rhode Island, but I am told only 8 per- but he lived. of New England. In many ways, he was cent of the people of Rhode Island con- I am from Missouri. One of our slo- a Senator for all of New England. I sider themselves Republicans. Someone gans is: Show me. JOHN CHAFEE’s life know we always used to joke that he earlier today described it as the most

VerDate 12-OCT-99 01:02 Oct 26, 1999 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00017 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G25OC6.049 pfrm01 PsN: S25PT1 S13084 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE October 25, 1999 Democratic State in America. I suspect lost a great Member, and America has these remarks, I rode over on the un- that is true. And yet we had here a lost one of its finest statesmen. derground trolley that connects the man with such enormous personal Mr. President, I yield the floor. Dirksen building with the Capitol. In qualities that he was elected Governor The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- the car with me was one of Senator multiple times and served in the Sen- ator from North Carolina, Mr. HELMS, CHAFEE’s staff members. He was sad, ate from 1976 until his death. Clearly, is recognized. and I told him that I knew exactly how there was something special about Mr. HELMS. Mr. President, this is a he felt. It is not a good day. But it is JOHN CHAFEE that people came to rec- sad afternoon for all of us. Senator so good that all of us, the staff mem- ognize and understand. CHAFEE and I had been seatmates for bers, his friends and family, were able Most of the causes JOHN pursued nearly a decade. I can testify that to know and be with JOHN CHAFEE. were, shall I say, not particularly good never once during those years did he Mr. President, I ask unanimous con- for the Commonwealth of Kentucky. comport himself in the slightest man- sent that the ‘‘Thoughts from Senator He always thought it would be a good ner to diminish his image—which was CHAFEE’s Staff’’ be printed in the idea to raise cigarette taxes. Well, as widely held—as a perfect gentlemen RECORD. you can imagine, the State has an and a dedicated American. His whole There being no objection. The mate- enormous number of tobacco growers. life was such. rial was ordered to be printed in the That was rarely something I was en- He was a man whose dedication to his RECORD, as follows: thusiastic about. Also, at least part of wife and family was demonstrable in THOUGHTS FROM SENATOR CHAFEE’S STAFF our State of Kentucky is in the Ten- everything he did and said. Often were Working for Senator Chafee was not a job, nessee Valley Authority. JOHN always the times that we exchanged tidbits of it was an honor, and a great one at that. thought the TVA was something that news about his family and mine; we Each and every one of us—on the personal ought to be terminated, and I must say talked a lot about those whom we love. staff in Washington . . . the Environment over a period of years, having watched I was one of the many Senators who, Committee staff . . . and in the Senator’s with some frequency, did not agree Rhode Island office—felt privileged to be ad- TVA operate, I am more and more open vancing his legislative priorities, his values, to JOHN’s views on the matter, al- with some of JOHN’s votes. And you his vision of government and public service. though I haven’t gone quite that far. know, it is a funny thing, Mr. Presi- In the many wonderful tributes that have Other speakers have said it, but I dent, he disagreed with me the same been paid to Senator Chafee, his concern think the hallmark of JOHN CHAFEE number of times but always pleasantly. over issues such as the environment, health was the fact you knew no matter what I never doubted that he was genuine, care, civil rights, and gun violence have been he said and did, it was based upon a honest, and sincere in all that he did highlighted. He also cared deeply about our great sense of objectiveness. He oper- and said as a Senator and as a human nation’s economic future, and its impact on being. generations to come. Senator Chafee cared ated with enormous personal integrity about these issues because of their implica- and clearly was one of the most pop- I never once heard him speak a harsh tions for people generally, but, more specifi- ular Members of the Senate. He always word about anyone, and I never was cally, for the most vulnerable members of had an open mind. He was willing to re- aware of his losing his temper. He may our society—children, the disabled, the frail visit an issue. have, but I never saw it. elderly, and the low-income. His guiding mo- For example, just last week, in a Mr. President, JOHN CHAFEE was a tivation was the importance of human dig- rather contentious debate that we fre- thoroughly decent and unfailing gen- nity, and the belief that government could quently have around here on campaign tlemen who was respectful of the opin- make a positive difference in people’s lives. His sense of public spirit was infectious, finance reform, JOHN, whose views were ions and judgments of others but and we have all learned a great deal from fundamentally different from mine on unyielding in his own opinions. That is him. But more important than any lesson in the subject, actually ended up agreeing the way it is supposed to be around civics is the example he set for all of us with me on one of the proposals we had here. about how to conduct our lives: listen to before us. It was a tribute to his will- Did I like JOHN CHAFEE? You bet. Did both sides; do what’s right; and even if you ingness to revisit an issue, or at least I respect his quiet independence? Of don’t prevail, be of good cheer; and always part of an issue, where he had a long- course. Like the good U.S. Marine that look for the good in people. standing commitment. But he took a he was in World War II, he was demon- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- look at a particular version that we strably willing to give his life for his ator from Massachusetts, Mr. KERRY, is had before us and reached a different country and to serve his country in recognized. conclusion. other capacities, such as Secretary of Mr. KERRY. Mr. President, I join my At the beginning of this Congress— the Navy. colleagues in expressing our great sor- we have our desks here on the floor on I shall miss his sitting next to me; I row for the loss of JOHN CHAFEE. He a seniority basis—I had finally been shall always remember our agreement was a really remarkable, special soul, a around here long enough where I to nudge each other when the rhetoric very gentle person, who nevertheless moved over in the area where a lot of in this Chamber caused heads to begin had a will of steel. He was, in many senior Members are. JOHN was right to nod, which frequently happens when ways, sort of an archetypal New here, two desks over. I think it was some long-winded speaker takes up a Englander, for those of us who come really during the impeachment hear- lot of time, which I am not going to do from that part of the country. There ing, when we were all here so much of at this time. was a great quality of independence, a the time and I felt I got to know JOHN JOHN CHAFEE was a friend whom I great ability to march to the beat of even better. We were frequently talk- shall forever miss, and Dot Helms and his own drummer. He did that. I think ing, both in the cloakroom and out I extend our deepest sympathy to that in very special ways he was one of here on the floor, during that very dif- JOHN’s dear wife, Virginia, whom I ad- the bridges in the U.S. Senate. ficult time. mire greatly, to his five children, and I first crossed paths with JOHN It is hard for me to imagine a finer all of his splendid family which he CHAFEE back during the Vietnam war. I human being than JOHN CHAFEE, who loved so dearly. am proud that his signature is on my was an effective Senator, an out- One final personal note. I know how medals. We talked a lot about that standing Senator, and really a fine the staffs feel; he had two of them—his after I came back. He had the great ca- human being. So we celebrate his re- personal staff and the committee staff. pacity to reach out across the aisle. I markable life, which others have spo- I know exactly how they feel this after- recall this summer, as a matter of fact, ken about—from his courage under fire noon. I extend my sympathy to them how he came up to me one evening and in World War II and again in Korea, to as well because I have been there and I said, ‘‘I am a bachelor; Virginia is not his exemplary service to the Nation in have done that. I served as an adminis- here.’’ My wife, Teresa, wasn’t here at the U.S. Senate. So I say to you, trative assistant to a distinguished the time. He said, ‘‘Let’s go to dinner.’’ Ginny, and to all the family, we share U.S. Senator in the early ’50s, and he So we went down to the Metropolitan your grief. We will miss JOHN more died unexpectedly; he had a heart at- Club, where I heard some other col- than words can express. Not only have tack. I remember the helplessness that leagues say he often went to dinner. We you lost a husband, but the Senate has all of us felt. Coming here to make just sat and talked a lot about life,

VerDate 12-OCT-99 02:21 Oct 26, 1999 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00018 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G25OC6.052 pfrm01 PsN: S25PT1 October 25, 1999 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S13085 about war, about his experiences; and markable journey he took with JOHN, a JOHN CHAFEE has been a leader in the all the divisions of the Senate sort of journey he talked to JOHN about before Senate and indeed the nation to im- melted away because of his gesture. he took it, to go back and visit in the prove the quality of our environment. But it was not strange for JOHN to do South Pacific those great places that As an effective Chairman of the Envi- that. Those of us who worked with him he was part of with the Marine Corps. ronment and Public Works Committee, over the years here know that he was I remember reading William JOHN built a strong legislative record always reaching across the aisle trying Manchester’s book, ‘‘Return to Dark- for clean air, clean water, conservation to build a bridge, trying to pull people ness.’’ In many ways, that was the of wetlands, and preservation of open together. journey JOHN went on when he went space. I remember when we were in the back there to revisit those places He also will be long remembered for throes of a fight over the clean air where he had served with such distinc- his tireless efforts as a senior member amendment in 1990. There were great tion but where he also knew such a of the Finance Committee to expand meetings in the room back here with profound loss. health care coverage for women and George Mitchell. JOHN CHAFEE, Senator This past summer, we shared another children and to improve community Mitchell, and a few others with great great moment together. We had the services for persons with disabilities. calming voices, were reaching out try- privilege of joining the Secretary of I extend my condolences to JOHN’s ing to pull people together and find a the Navy on the USS Constitution at wife Virginia, their five children and path of common sense. That is really Boston Harbor for a dinner. He was twelve grandchildren. one of the great legacies, the commit- there with his family—the greater part I will miss my friend and colleague, ment that produced that amendment of his family. It was a dinner in honor Senator JOHN CHAFEE of Rhode Island. and also produced a whole host of ad- of JOHN and his service. A number of us Mr. SHELBY. Mr President, I join vances with respect to the environ- went up there to share that evening. my colleagues today in mourning the ment. I must say the sparkle in his eye at loss of our colleague, JOHN CHAFEE. being aboard the ship with the flags I traveled with JOHN to Rio. We were JOHN was a good and honorable man part of the delegation for the Rio con- raised, the colors presented, with his who served his state and his country ference when we had that huge sum- presentation of a walking cane from with distinction. A devoted public serv- mit. the Constitution itself, the sparkle in ant and Member of this body for 23 I traveled with him again to Kyoto. I his eye that evening is something I will years, Senator CHAFEE’s influence ex- remember one very peaceful moment always remember. tended beyond the aisles and tran- I will never forget his passion for the when we snuck away to a beautiful scended partisan rhetoric. His accom- Armed Forces, and particularly, of Japanese garden. He was busy looking plishments as a lawmaker and his un- course, for his beloved Marines. at the architecture, experiencing the The Marines have their motto semper questionable influence among his peers remarkable peace of that place, and fi, ‘‘forever faithful.’’ It is clear that stand as a testament to his ability. laughing at the fact that he had stolen Senator CHAFEE will long be admired motto was the guiding light of JOHN’s away from a conference for a few mo- life—forever faithful to his family, to and remembered for his devotion to ments to do so. his love, Virginia, to his children, his this country both as a soldier and pub- JOHN was one of the great calming in- grandchildren, to the Senate, to his lic servant. His distinguished service in fluences in this body, a man of extraor- State, and to the principles which guid- the military, including serving in the dinary common sense, a person who al- ed them. Marines at Guadalcanal and com- ways tried to stand for principle—not He is really Mr. President, with all manding a rifle company in Korea, for party, not for ideology, but for respect for all of our colleagues, the were indicative of the man who would what was best for the State, best for kind of person in this great institution never shy away from duty or responsi- the country, and best, in his judgment, who is worth emulating. I hope there bility. His record as a legislator, gov- for families and for the future. will be others such as him in the fu- ernor, and senator in Rhode Island in- He was passionate about Rhode Is- ture. dicate the amount of trust the people land, and passionate about the coun- I yield the floor. of Rhode Island put in JOHN. try. And in the end, I think his legacy Mr. CAMPBELL. Mr. President, Although political views may vary will be measured not only by the legis- while traveling to Washington today from person to person, it is easy to put lation that he worked on, not only by from my home in Colorado, I learned these differences aside and to recognize his remarkable efforts to help us get a the sad news that our colleague, Sen- men of strong character and integrity. health care bill in 1993 and 1994, but ator JOHN CHAFEE, passed away last These are qualities which were abun- meetings which I will forever remem- evening from heart failure. It is with dant in JOHN, and his steadying influ- ber in his hideaway where he brought deep sadness that I pay tribute today ence in the United States Senate will people together trying to forge a cen- to this statesman, a great American, be truly missed. My thoughts and pray- trist plan, which, ultimately, I might and my friend. ers extend to his family and all those add, helped pave the way for Kennedy- JOHN CHAFEE was born in Providence, whose lives Senator CHAFEE touched. Kassebaum and for other things that Rhode Island, and graduated from Yale f we have contemplated. University and Harvard Law School. But he understood what his course He left Yale to enlist in the Marine THE LATE FREDERICK ‘‘RICK’’ was. He had a great sense of who he Corps when the United States entered HART was, of what this place meant to him, World War II, and then served in the Mr. THURMOND. Mr. President, one and what all of us could achieve. He al- original invasion forces at Guadal- of the most unpleasant tasks we carry- ways placed those aspirations on the canal. He was recalled to active duty in out is to come to the Senate Floor in table as directly and as honestly as 1951, and commanded a rifle company order to mark the passage of friends anybody I know in the Senate. in Korea. who have died. Today, it is my sad JOHN was also a warrior—a great war- JOHN served for six years in the duty to share my memories of a man rior. Underneath the remarkable, doc- Rhode Island House of Representatives, who was not only a valued friend, but ile, and temperamental person that we was elected as Rhode Island’s governor one of the nation’s treasures, Mr. Fred- grew to know, there was really this in 1962, and was reelected in 1964 and erick ‘‘Rick’’ Hart, who passed away other person who knew how to fight for 1966. unexpectedly in August. country and for things that were bigger In January 1969, JOHN CHAFEE was ap- All recognize that Washington is the than him. He did so at Guadalcanal, he pointed Secretary of the Navy, and he capital of the United States, and al- did so in Korea, and he did so in a re- began his career in the United States most all also recognize it as a beautiful markable way. Senate in 1976. He was reelected to a city, with impressive, inspiring and I will always remember Col. Terry fourth term in 1994, with 65 percent of humbling architecture and monu- Ball—he became a general, and he is the vote, and was the only Republican ments. People from all over the world now retired, just recently, about a to be elected to the U.S. Senate from travel to the District of Columbia to week or two ago—telling me of the re- Rhode Island in the past 68 years. see and visit places such as the Capitol,

VerDate 12-OCT-99 01:02 Oct 26, 1999 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00019 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G25OC6.054 pfrm01 PsN: S25PT1 S13086 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE October 25, 1999 the White House, the Vietnam War Me- duced me to Rick back in 1995. Rick cycling effort nationwide. Without this morial, and the National Cathedral. generously and graciously volunteered clarification, America will continue to Through their explorations of Wash- to create a bust of me which has been fall short of its recycling goal. ington, millions of people have been ex- donated to he United States Senate S. 1528 was negotiated in 1993 between posed to, and moved by, the art work of and is on display not far from this representatives of the industry that re- Rick Hart. Chamber, in Senate-238, also known as cycles traditional materials—paper, Rick Hart was one of the world’s ‘‘The Strom Thurmond Room.’’ In glass, plastic, metals, textiles and rub- most talented and appreciated sculp- order to script by bust, Rick and I ber—and representatives of the Envi- tors who created many impressive spent a considerable amount of time ronmental Protection Agency, the De- pieces during his career, but it is two together. Rick was a warm, outgoing, partment of Justice, and the national pieces in particular with which visitors and humble man and it was obvious environmental community. Similar to Washington are most familiar. that creating works of art was a pas- language has been included in virtually Though they may have never known sion for him. every comprehensive Superfund bill that these two pieces were created by Though still very young, only in his since 1994. With nearly 50 Senate co- Rick Hart, countless individuals have fifties, Rick suffered a serious health sponsors, support for the bill has been been taken by the ‘‘Creation’’ at the setback last year when he was felled both extensive and bipartisan. National Cathedral and ‘‘Three Sol- with a stroke. Strong and vital, Rick Since Senator DASCHLE and I intro- diers’’ at the Vietnam War Memorial. was making an impressive recovery duced S. 1528, some have argued that It is appropriate that one of Rick’s when he was admitted to Johns Hop- we should not ‘‘piecemeal’’ Superfund. most famous sculptures is to be found kins Hospital in August to be treated They argue that every part of Super- at the National Cathedral, for it was for pneumonia. Tragically, doctors dis- fund should be held together tightly, there that he began his career as an ap- covered that his body has been over- until a comprehensive approach to re- prentice stone carver, working on the taken by cancer and he had quite lit- authorization is found. And given the gargoyles that adorn the gothic struc- erally only days to live. His death was broad-based support for the recycling ture. From the beginning of his in- sudden, unexpected, and tragic, and has piece across both parties, some think it volvement in art, it was obvious that left all of us pondering how someone so should be held as a ‘‘sweetener’’ for Rick was a man of tremendous talent vital could be taken at such a young some of the more difficult issues. Su- and creativity. This was proven un- age. His passing saddens all who knew perfund’s long history suggests, how- questionably when at age thirty-one him and his death leaves a tremendous ever, that the recycling provisions—as his design for a sculpture to adorn the void in the American art community. sweet as they are—have done little, if west facade of the Cathedral was My condolences and sympathies are anything, to help move a comprehen- picked after an international call for with his wife Lindy and sons Alexander sive Superfund bill forward. Rather, ‘‘sweeteners’’ like brownfields and mu- submissions. and Lain. While their husband and fa- nicipal liability are what keep all par- One decade after his design for the ther may no longer be here, Frederick National Cathedral was accepted, his ties at the table. ‘‘Rick’’ Hart has achieved a kind of im- Holding the recyclers hostage to a emotion evoking sculpture of ‘‘Three mortality through his great works of Soldiers’’ was dedicated in November comprehensive bill has not helped re- art. form Superfund, and continuing to hold of 1984 as a supplement to the Vietnam f War Memorial. It certainly must have them hostage will not ensure action in been a challenge for this artist to go SUPERFUND RECYCLING EQUITY the future. What it does ensure is that from creating a work that helped to ex- ACT recycling continues to be impeded and press the glory of creation and God Mr. LOTT. Mr. President, over the fails to attain our nation’s goals. This recycling fix is minuscule com- with a work that stands as a reminder past three decades, concern for our en- pared to the overwhelming stakeholder to those who served and died in Viet- vironment and natural resources has needs regarding Superfund in general, nam. Not surprisingly, Rick rose to the grown—as has the desire to recycle and but so significant for the recycling in- challenge and sculpted what has be- reuse. You may be surprised to learn dustry itself. It is easy to see why this come one of the most recognized and that one major environmental statue bill has achieved such widespread bi- respected military sculptures in the actually creates an impediment to re- partisan support among our colleagues. world, and one that helps to pay appro- cycling. Superfund has created this im- S. 1528 addresses only one Superfund priate homage to all those who partici- pediment, although unintended by the issue—the unintended consequence of pated in that conflict. law’s authors. law that holds recyclers responsible for All that Rick accomplished in his life Because of the harm that is being the actions of those who purchase their is that much more impressive given his done to the recycling effort by the un- goods. The goal of this bill is to remove humble and hard beginnings. Born in intended consequence of law, the dis- the liability facing recyclers, not to es- Atlanta, Georgia, Rick lost his mother tinguished minority leader, Mr. tablish who should be responsible for at an early age and was reared in rural DASCHLE, and I introduced the Super- those shares if the unintended liability South Carolina for much of his young fund Recycling Equity Act, S. 1528. is removed. life, until he and his father moved to This bill removes Superfund’s recy- Senator DASCHLE and I have heard Washington. Rick was a bright man cling impediments and increases Amer- from various parties who want to add with both his hands and his mind, and ica’s recycling rates. minor provisions outside the scope of his exceedingly high Scholastic Apti- We had one and only one purpose in the bill. Although many have presented tude Test scores allowed his entrance introducing the Superfund Recycling interesting and often compelling argu- in college at the young age of sixteen. Equity Act—to remove from the liabil- ments, I will continue to ask that any Just as many who have been born and ity loop those who collect and ship party wishing to enlarge the narrow raised in the South have done, Rick recyclables to a third party site. The focus of S. 1528 show support on both chose to return ‘‘home’’, and he en- bill is not intended to plow new Super- sides of the aisle, as well as from the rolled in the University of South Caro- fund ground, nor is it intended to re- administration and the environmental lina as a philosophy student. Rick’s vamp existing Superfund law. That community. higher education also include studies task is appropriately left to com- Much time, energy and expertise at the Corcoran and American Univer- prehensive reform, a goal that I hope is went into crafting an agreement where sity, where ironically, he was sched- achievable. few thought it was possible. That uled to give the commencement ad- While the bill proposes to amend agreement has been maintained dress at next year’s graduation and to Superfund, Mr. President, it is really a through four separate Congresses be awarded an honorary degree. recycling bill. Recycling is not disposal where all sorts of attempts to modify it My chief of Staff, R.J. ‘‘Duke’’ Short, and shipping for recycling is not ar- have failed. Congress should accept his wife Dee, and our good friend Harry ranging for disposal—it is a relatively this delicately crafted product. Sacks have been friends of Rick for simple clarification, but one that is S. 1528 shows Congress’ commitment many year, and it was they who intro- necessary to maintain a successful re- to protect and increase recycling.

VerDate 12-OCT-99 01:02 Oct 26, 1999 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00020 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A25OC6.005 pfrm01 PsN: S25PT1 October 25, 1999 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S13087 S. 1528 repeats what we all know and representatives have introduced a reso- from Bryant University, and in 1991 support—that continued and expanded lution in the U.N. General Assembly completed the Kennedy School of Gov- recycling is a national goal. demanding the United States forego de- ernment’s international security pro- S. 1528 removes impediments to ployment of a missile defense system gram, was a member of the Council on achieving this goal, impediments Con- and strictly comply with the treaty’s Foreign Relations, and has an extraor- gress never intended to occur. prohibition on territorial defense. dinarily distinguished military record The nearly 50 Senators who have al- It is entirely inappropriate for the in the Navy, in the intelligence com- ready co-sponsored this bill recognize U.N. to consider seriously a resolution munity and CIA, as an assistant on the the need to amend Superfund for the that would presume to dictate to the Intelligence Committee, and later as very important purpose of increasing United States what we should or staff director there. recycling in the public interest. Let’s should not do in defense of our own na- He has earned retirement status. I act this year. tional security. Ballistic missile might say we are making some effort f threats are real and have caused our to bring him back on a contract part- Government to adopt a policy that re- time basis to help with our inquiry MODERNIZATION OF THE ABM quires a deployed national missile de- into alleged espionage and other mat- TREATY fense. ters on oversight at the Department of Mr. COCHRAN. Madam President, I It is my fervent hope our own Gov- Justice. rise today on a substantive issue which ernment will acknowledge clearly that He has had an extraordinary record has caused me considerable concern re- the National Missile Defense Act and become a personal friend of mine cently. It has to do with the issue of means what it says and stop encour- in the intervening 14 years. He has our national missile defense and the aging misunderstanding by the Rus- done great service for the military and fact we passed legislation earlier this sians, the Chinese, or anyone else of as a member of the Senate family. year on that subject, and we now hear our intentions to defend ourselves I yield the floor. the administration discussing its op- against ballistic missile attack. We f tions under the National Missile De- also hope the point will be made that fense Act. We hear responses from we are not trying to undermine or THE VERY BAD DEBT BOXSCORE around the world about the intent we threaten Russia’s missile deterrent. Mr. HELMS. Mr. President, at the have that is now in our law to deploy a Our relationship with Russia has im- close of business Friday, October 22, limited national defense system. I want proved considerably in recent years. I 1999, the Federal debt stood at to speak on that subject for a minute hope this new era of mutual respect $5,674,164,714,443.85 (Five trillion, six or two. and understanding will continue to be hundred seventy-four billion, one hun- When we passed the National Missile strengthened. We are getting into an dred sixty-four million, seven hundred Defense Act, we all realized, and the unfortunate situation, however, where fourteen thousand, four hundred forty- President did, too, when he signed it, candor and honest exchange of infor- three dollars and eighty-five cents). that the ABM Treaty, the antiballistic mation and intentions are taking a One year ago, October 22, 1998, the missile defense treaty, that exists be- back seat to half-truths and bluster. Federal debt stood at $5,548,924,000,000 tween the United States and Russia, The latter course will lead to mis- (Five trillion, five hundred forty-eight prohibits the deployment of a national understanding and possibly disaster. At billion, nine hundred twenty-four mil- missile defense system and that the no time in the history of the relation- lion). treaty would have to be amended if it ship have honesty and unequivocal dia- Fifteen years ago, October 22, 1984, was to remain in force. log been more important between Rus- the Federal debt stood at Some statements being made on the sia and the United States. The ABM $1,591,515,000,000 (One trillion, five hun- subject now by our own administra- Treaty is out of date and must be dred ninety-one billion, five hundred tion, as well as by Russian officials, changed to reflect today’s realities. fifteen million). cause me considerable concern. For ex- The sooner everyone acknowledges this Twenty-five years ago, October 22, ample, the Secretary of State recently fact and gets busy negotiating the 1974, the Federal debt stood at said that the administration was exam- changes that are required, the better $479,517,000,000 (Four hundred seventy- ining ‘‘the possibility of adjusting [the off we will all be. nine billion, five hundred seventeen ABM Treaty] slightly in order to have f million) which reflects a debt increase a National Missile Defense.’’ CHARLES BATTAGLIA of more than $5 trillion— Since article I of the treaty expressly $5,194,647,714,443.85 (Five trillion, one prohibits a national missile defense, Mr. SPECTER. Mr. President, I hundred ninety-four billion, six hun- the Secretary’s suggestion that only a would like to comment about a distin- dred forty-seven million, seven hundred slight adjustment is required in the guished American who is retiring from fourteen thousand, four hundred forty- treaty language is a huge understate- service in the U.S. Senate. Charles three dollars and eighty-five cents) ment, and it is likely to mislead the Battaglia has been associated with me during the past 25 years. in the Senate for the past 14 years. He Russians and others as well. f The National Missile Defense Act ac- came to help me as an assistant when knowledges our policy of pursuing I served on the Intelligence Committee MESSAGES FROM THE HOUSE arms control arrangements, but it re- and stayed with me to become staff di- At 12:04 p.m., a message from the quires the deployment of a limited na- rector of the Intelligence Committee House of Representatives, delivered by tional missile defense which con- during the 104th Congress when I Ms. Niland, one of its reading clerks, tradicts the initial premise of the ABM chaired that committee, and then, in announced that the House has passed Treaty. the 105th Congress, moved over with the following bills, in which it request A number of Russian Government of- me to be the staff director when I the concurrence of the Senate: ficials have said they will not nego- chaired the Veterans Affairs Com- H.R. 2. An act to send dollars to the class- tiate changes in the ABM Treaty. A mittee through the first session of the room and for certain other purposes. Russian foreign ministry spokesman 106th Congress. H.R. 2300. An act to allow to a State com- has been quoted as saying it is ‘‘abso- Mr. Battaglia has a distinguished bine certain funds to improve the academic lutely unacceptable to make any record. Following graduation from Bos- achievement of all its students. changes in the key provisions of the ton College, he served 25 years in the f treaty and the Russian side does not U.S. Navy, serving in the offices of the intend to depart from this position.’’ Secretary of Defense, Secretary of the MEASURES REFERRED A Russian defense ministry official Navy, and the Naval War College. In The following bill was read the first has said: ‘‘There can be no compromise 1978, Mr. Battaglia was selected by the and second times by unanimous con- on this issue.’’ Director of Central Intelligence, Adm. sent and referred as indicated: Additionally, it has been reported Stansfield Turner, to be his special as- H.R. 2. An act to send dollars to the class- that Russian and Chinese Government sistant at CIA. He received his MBA room and for certain other purposes; to the

VerDate 12-OCT-99 01:02 Oct 26, 1999 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00021 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A25OC6.006 pfrm01 PsN: S25PT1 S13088 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE October 25, 1999 Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and transmitting, pursuant to law, the Commis- EC–5773. A communication from the Chief, Pensions. sion’s report under the Government in the Programs and Legislative Division, Office of H.R. 2300. An act to allow a State to com- Sunshine Act for calendar year 1998; to the Legislative Liaison, Department of Defense, bine certain funds to improve the academic Committee on Governmental Affairs. transmitting, a report relative a cost com- achievement of all its students; to the Com- EC–5763. A communication from the Execu- parison study conducted at Niagara Falls mittee on Health, Education, Labor, and tive Director, Committee for Purchase from International Airport-Air Reserve Station; Pensions. People who are Blind or Severely Disabled, to the Committee on Armed Services. f transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of EC–5774. A communication from the Assist- a rule relative to additions to the Procure- ant General Counsel for Regulatory Law, De- MEASURES PLACED ON THE ment List, received October 21, 1999; to the partment of Energy, transmitting, pursuant CALENDAR Committee on Governmental Affairs. to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Energy EC–5764. A communication from the Ad- Efficiency Program for Commercial and In- The following bills were read the sec- ministrator, General Services Administra- dustrial Equipment; Test Procedures, Label- ond time and placed on the calendar: tion, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report ing, and Certification Requirements for Elec- S. 1770. A bill to amend the Internal Rev- relative to the Clean Air Act; to the Com- tric Motors’’ (RIN1904-AA82), received Octo- enue Code of 1986 to permanently extend the mittee on Governmental Affairs. ber 21, 1999; to the Committee on Energy and research and development credit and to ex- EC–5765. A communication from the Sec- Natural Resources. tend certain other expiring provisions for 30 retary of Housing and Urban Development, EC–5775. A communication from the Chair- months, and for other purposes. transmitting, pursuant to law, a report rel- man, Federal Energy Regulatory Commis- S. 1771. A bill to provide stability in the ative to its commercial activities inventory; sion, transmitting, pursuant to law, the re- United States agriculture sector and to pro- to the Committee on Governmental Affairs. port of a rule entitled ‘‘Regulations Gov- mote adequate availability of food and medi- EC–5766. A communication from the Chair- erning Off-the-Record Communications’’ cine for humanitarian assistance abroad by man, National Credit Union Administration, (Docket No. RM98-1-000), received October 20, requiring congressional approval before the transmitting, pursuant to law, a report enti- 1999; to the Committee on Energy and Nat- imposition of any unilateral agricultural or tled ‘‘Flood Insurance Compliance’’; to the ural Resources. medical sanction against a foreign country Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban EC–5776. A communication from the Dep- or foreign entity. Affairs. uty Associate Director for Royalty Manage- EC–5767. A communication from the Assist- f ment, Minerals Management Service, De- ant General Counsel for Regulations, Office partment of the Interior, transmitting, pur- EXECUTIVE AND OTHER of Educational Research and Improvement, suant to law, a report relative to refunds of COMMUNICATIONS Department of Education, transmitting, pur- offshore lease revenues; to the Committee on suant to law, the report of a rule entitled Energy and Natural Resources. The following communications were ‘‘Notice of Eligibility and Selection Criteria- EC–5777. A communication from the Assist- laid before the Senate, together with National Awards Program for Model Profes- ant Secretary for Fish and Wildlife and accompanying papers, reports, and doc- sional Development’’, received October 19, Parks, National Park Service, Department of uments, which were referred as 1999; to the Committee on Health, Education, the Interior, transmitting, pursuant to law, indicated: Labor, and Pensions. the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Glacier Bay EC–5768. A communication from the Assist- National Park, Alaska; Commercial Fish- EC–5754. A communication from the Presi- ant General Counsel for Regulations, Office ing’’ (RIN1024-AB99), received October 20, dent and CEO, National Safety Council, of Educational Research and Improvement, 1999; to the Committee on Energy and Nat- transmitting, pursuant to law, a report rel- Department of Education, transmitting, pur- ural Resources. ative to the audit of the financial trans- suant to law, the report of a rule entitled EC–5778. A communication from the Direc- actions of the Council and related entities ‘‘William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan Pro- tor, Office of Surface Mining, Department of for fiscal years 1998 and 1999; to the Com- gram’’ (RIN1845–AA10), received October 19, the Interior, transmitting, pursuant to law, mittee on the Judiciary. 1999; to the Committee on Health, Education, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Mississippi EC–5755. A communication from the Sec- Labor, and Pensions. Regulatory Program’’ (SPATS No. MS-015- retary of Health and Human Services, trans- EC–5769. A communication from the Dep- FOR), received October 20, 1999; to the Com- mitting, pursuant to law, a report relative to uty Executive Secretary, Health Care Fi- mittee on Energy and Natural Resources. the status of open dumps on Indian lands; to nancing Administration, Department of EC–5779. A communication from the Direc- the Committee on Indian Affairs. Health and Human Services, transmitting, tor, Office of Surface Mining, Department of EC–5756. A communication from the Assist- pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled the Interior, transmitting, pursuant to law, ant Legal Adviser for Treaty Affairs, Depart- ‘‘Organ Procurement and Transplantation the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Indiana Regu- ment of State, transmitting, pursuant to Network; Final Rule’’ (RIN0906–AA32), re- latory Program’’ (SPATS No. IN-140-FOR), law, the report of the texts and background ceived October 21, 1999; to the Committee on received October 20, 1999; to the Committee statements of international agreements, Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. on Energy and Natural Resources. other than treaties; to the Committee on EC–5770. A communication from the Ad- EC–5780. A communication from the In- Foreign Relations. ministrator, Farm Service Agency, Farm spector General, Environmental Protection EC–5757. A communication from the Sec- and Foreign Agricultural Services, Depart- Agency, transmitting, pursuant to law, a re- retary of Defense, transmitting, pursuant to ment of Agriculture, transmitting, pursuant port relative to the Superfund for fiscal year law, a report relative to NATO operations in to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Final 1998; to the Committee on Environment and and around Kosovo; to the Committee on Rule: Amendments to the Regulations for Public Works. Armed Services. Cotton Warehouses-Electronic Warehouse EC–5781. A communication from the Gen- EC–5758. A communication from the Sec- Receipts, and Other Provisions’’ (RIN0560– eral Counsel, Federal Emergency Manage- retary of Defense, transmitting the report of AE60), received October 20, 1999; to the Com- ment Agency, transmitting, pursuant to law, a retirement; to the Committee on Armed mittee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Disaster Assist- Services. Forestry. ance; Redesign of Public Assistance Program EC–5759. A communication from the Direc- EC–5771. A communication from the Con- Administration; 64 FR 55158; 10/12/99’’, re- tor, Defense Procurement, Department of gressional Review Coordinator, Regulatory ceived October 21, 1999; to the Committee on Defense, transmitting, pursuant to law, the Analysis and Development, Policy and Pro- Environment and Public Works. report of a rule entitled ‘‘Overseas Use of the gram Development, Animal and Health In- EC–5782. A communication from the Direc- Purchase Card’’ (DFARS Case 99–D002), re- spection Service, Department of Agriculture, tor, Office of Congressional Affairs, Nuclear ceived October 21, 1999; to the Committee on transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of Regulatory Commission, transmitting, pur- Armed Services. a rule entitled ‘‘Tuberculosis in Cattle and suant to law, the report of a rule entitled EC–5760. A communication from the Direc- Bison; State Designations’’ (Docket #99–008– ‘‘Respiratory Protection and Controls To Re- tor, Information Security Oversight Office, 1), received October 21, 1999; to the Com- strict Internal Exposures’’ (RIN3150-AF81), National Archives and Records Administra- mittee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and received October 20, 1999; to the Committee tion, transmitting, pursuant Executive Order Forestry. on Environment and Public Works. 12958, a report entitled ‘‘1998 Report to the EC–5772. A communication from the Con- EC–5783. A communication from the Direc- President’’; to the Committee on Govern- gressional Review Coordinator, Regulatory tor, Office of Regulatory Management and mental Affairs. Analysis and Development, Policy and Pro- Information, Office of Policy, Planning and EC–5761. A communication from the United gram Development, Animal and Health In- Evaluation, Environmental Protection Agen- States Trade Representative, Executive Of- spection Service, Department of Agriculture, cy, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report fice of the President, transmitting, pursuant transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of of a rule entitled ‘‘Approval and Promulga- to law, a report relative to its commercial a rule entitled ‘‘Asian Longhorned Beetle; tion of Implementation Plans; Approval of activities inventory; to the Committee on Addition to Quarantined Areas’’ (Docket Revisions to the North Carolina State Imple- Governmental Affairs. #99–033–2), received October 19, 1999; to the mentation Plan’’ (FRL #6463-6), received Oc- EC–5762. A communication from the Chair- Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and tober 21, 1999; to the Committee on Environ- man, Federal Communications Commission, Forestry. ment and Public Works.

VerDate 12-OCT-99 01:02 Oct 26, 1999 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00022 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A25OC6.009 pfrm01 PsN: S25PT1 October 25, 1999 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S13089 EC–5784. A communication from the Direc- INTRODUCTION OF BILLS AND SUBMISSION OF CONCURRENT AND tor, Office of Regulatory Management and JOINT RESOLUTIONS SENATE RESOLUTIONS Information, Office of Policy, Planning and Evaluation, Environmental Protection Agen- The following bills and joint resolu- The following concurrent resolutions cy, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report tions were introduced, read the first and Senate resolutions were read, and of a rule entitled ‘‘Approval and Promulga- and second time by unanimous con- referred (or acted upon), as indicated: tion of Air Quality Implementation Plans; sent, an referred as indicated: By Mr. LOTT (for himself, Mr. Virginia; Control of VOC Emissions from By Mrs. FEINSTEIN (for herself and DASCHLE, Mr. REED, Mr. THURMOND, Solvent Metal Cleaning Operations’’ (FRL Mr. BYRD, Mr. KENNEDY, Mr. INOUYE, Mr. LAUTENBERG): #6459-9), received October 21, 1999; to the Mr. HOLLINGS, Mr. STEVENS, Mr. Committee on Environment and Public S. 1774. A bill to amend the Internal Rev- ROTH, Mr. HELMS, Mr. DOMENICI, Mr. Works. enue Code of 1986 to regulate certain 50 cal- BIDEN, Mr. LEAHY, Mr. SARBANES, Mr. EC–5785. A communication from the Direc- iber sniper weapons in the same manner as MOYNIHAN, Mr. LUGAR, Mr. HATCH, tor, Office of Regulatory Management and machine guns and other firearms; to the Mr. BAUCUS, Mr. COCHRAN, Mr. WAR- Information, Office of Policy, Planning and Committee on Finance. NER, Mr. LEVIN, Mr. DODD, Mr. Evaluation, Environmental Protection Agen- By Mr. GRASSLEY (for himself and GRASSLEY, Mr. SPECTER, Mr. NICKLES, cy, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report Mr. HELMS): Mr. MURKOWSKI, Mr. LAUTENBERG, of a rule entitled ‘‘Approval and Promulga- S. 1775. A bill to amend section 490 of the Mr. BINGAMAN, Mr. KERRY, Mr. HAR- tion of Air Quality Implementation Plans; Foreign Assistance Act to 1961 to modify the KIN, Mr. GRAMM, Mr. MCCONNELL, Mr. New Jersey; Approval of National Low Emis- matters taken into account in assessing the ROCKEFELLER, Mr. BREAUX, Ms. MI- sion Vehicle Program’’ (FRL #6461-9), re- cooperation of foreign countries with the KULSKI, Mr. SHELBY, Mr. MCCAIN, Mr. ceived October 21, 1999; to the Committee on counterdrug efforts of the United States, and Environment and Public Works. REID, Mr. GRAHAM, Mr. BOND, Mr. EC–5786. A communication from the Direc- for other purposes; to the Committee on For- CONRAD, Mr. GORTON, Mr. JEFFORDS, tor, Office of Regulatory Management and eign Relations. Mr. BRYAN, Mr. MACK, Mr. KERREY, Information, Office of Policy, Planning and By Mr. CRAIG (for himself, Mr. HAGEL, Mr. ROBB, Mr. BURNS, Mr. KOHL, Mr. Evaluation, Environmental Protection Agen- Mr. ROBERTS, Mr. ENZI, and Mr. LIEBERMAN, Mr. AKAKA, Mr. SMITH of cy, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report GRAMS): New Hampshire, Mr. CRAIG, Mr. of a rule entitled ‘‘National Emissions S. 1776. A bill to amend the Energy Policy WELLSTONE, Mrs. FEINSTEIN, Mr. DOR- Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants: Act of 1992 to revise the energy policies of GAN, Mrs. BOXER, Mr. GREGG, Mr. Publically Owned Treatment Works’’ (FRL the United States in order to reduce green- CAMPBELL, Mr. COVERDELL, Mr. FEIN- #6462-7), received October 21, 1999; to the house gas emissions, advance global climate GOLD, Mrs. MURRAY, Mr. BENNETT, Committee on Environment and Public science, promote technology development, Mrs. HUTCHISON, Mr. INHOFE, Mr. Works. and increase citizen awareness, and for other THOMPSON, Ms. SNOWE, Mr. DEWINE, EC–5787. A communication from the Direc- purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Mr. KYL, Mr. THOMAS, Mr. SANTORUM, tor, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, National Natural Resources. Mr. GRAMS, Mr. ASHCROFT, Mr. ABRA- Marine Fisheries Service, Department of S. 1777. A bill to amend the Internal Rev- HAM, Mr. FRIST, Mr. WYDEN, Mr. Commerce, transmitting, pursuant to law, enue Code of 1986 to provide incentives for BROWNBACK, Mr. ROBERTS, Mr. DUR- the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Atlantic Highly the voluntary reduction of greenhouse gas BIN, Mr. TORRICELLI, Mr. JOHNSON, Migratory Species Fisheries; Atlantic emissions and to advance global climate Mr. ALLARD, Mr. HUTCHINSON, Mr. Bluefin Tuna: Adjustment of General Cat- science and technology development; to the CLELAND, Ms. LANDRIEU, Mr. SES- egory Daily Retention Limit on Previously Committee on Finance. SIONS, Mr. SMITH of Oregon, Mr. Designated Restricted Fishing Days’’ (I.D. By Mr. CRAIG (for himself and Mr. HAGEL, Ms. COLLINS, Mr. ENZI, Mr. 091599A), received October 21, 1999; to the SCHUMER, Mr. BUNNING, Mr. CRAPO, CRAPO): Committee on Commerce, Science, and Mrs. LINCOLN, Mr. BAYH, Mr. S. 1778. A bill to provide for equal ex- Transportation. VOINOVICH, Mr. FITZGERALD, and Mr. changes of land around the Cascade Res- EC–5788. A communication from the Acting EDWARDS): Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, Na- ervoir; to the Committee on Energy and Nat- S. Res. 206. A resolution relative to the tional Marine Fisheries Service, Department ural Resources. death of the Honorable JOHN H. CHAFEE, of of Commerce, transmitting, pursuant to law, By Mr. CLELAND: Rhode Island; considered and agreed to. the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Closure of Pol- S. 1779. A bill to authorize the Secretary of f lock Fishery in Statistical Area 620 of the Transportation to issue a certificate of docu- Gulf of Alaska’’, received October 21, 1999; to mentation with appropriate endorsement STATEMENTS ON INTRODUCED the Committee on Commerce, Science, and with appropriate endorsement for employ- BILLS AND JOINT RESOLUTIONS Transportation. ment in the coastwise trade for the vessel M/ EC–5789. A communication from the Acting V SANDPIPER; to the Committee on Com- By Mrs. FEINSTEIN (for herself Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, Na- merce, Science, and Transportation. and Mr. LAUTENBERG): tional Marine Fisheries Service, Department By Mr. HOLLINGS: S. 1774. A bill to amend the Internal of Commerce, transmitting, pursuant to law, S. 1780. A bill for the relief of Raul Mo- Revenue Code of 1986 to regulate cer- the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Fisheries of the rales-Torna; to the Committee on the Judici- tain 50 caliber sniper weapons in the Exclusive Economic Zone Off Alaska; ary. same manner as machine guns and Sharpchin and Northern Rockfish in the By Mr. LEVIN: other firearms; to the Committee on Aleutian Islands Sub Area of the Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands Management Area’’, re- S. 1781. A bill to amend the Act that estab- Finance. ceived October 13, 1999; to the Committee on lished the Keweenaw National Historical MILITARY SNIPER WEAPON REGULATION ACT OF Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Park to require the Secretary of the Interior 1999 EC–5790. A communication from the Acting to consider nominees of various local inter- Mrs. FEINSTEIN. Mr. President, I Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, Na- ests in appointing members of the Keweenaw rise today on behalf of myself and Sen- tional Marine Fisheries Service, Department National Historic Park Advisory Commis- sion; to the Committee on Energy and Nat- ator LAUTENBERG to introduce the of Commerce, transmitting, pursuant to law, Military Sniper Weapon Regulation the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Fisheries of the ural Resources. Exclusive Economic Zone Off Alaska; Other By Mr. FRIST: Act of 1999. This bill will reclassify Rockfish in the Aleutian Islands Sub Area of S. 1782. A bill to amend the Internal Rev- powerful .50 caliber military sniper ri- the Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands Manage- enue Code of 1986 to extend the work oppor- fles under the National Firearms act, ment Area’’, received October 21, 1999; to the tunity credit to small business employees thus making it much more difficult for Committee on Commerce, Science, and working or living in areas of poverty; to the terrorists, doomsday cults, and crimi- Transportation. Committee on Finance. nals to obtain these guns for illegit- f By Mr. COCHRAN: imate use. S. 1783. A bill to amend title XVIII of the REPORTS OF COMMITTEES Let me just talk a little bit about Social Security Act to provide for a prospec- what a .50 caliber gun is, and then I The following reports of committees tive payment system for inpatient longstay will describe why I believe it is vital to hospital services under the medicare pro- were submitted: tighten the rules surrounding their use By Mr. HATCH, from the Committee on gram; to the Committee on Finance. By Mr. ABRAHAM (for himself and Mr. and purchase. the Judiciary, with an amendment in the These .50 caliber firearms are weap- nature of a substitute: LEVIN): S. 1754. A bill entitled the ‘‘Denying Safe S. 1784. A bill entitled the ‘‘Saint Helena ons of such range and destructive capa- Havens to International and War Criminals Island National Scenic Area Act’’; to the bility that it seems unthinkable for Act of 1999.’’ Committee on Finance. them to fall into civilian hands. These

VerDate 12-OCT-99 02:21 Oct 26, 1999 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00023 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A25OC6.011 pfrm01 PsN: S25PT1 S13090 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE October 25, 1999 .50 caliber guns, manufactured by a The GAO reports that many of these they give these powerful, military small handful of companies and indi- guns wind up in the hands of domestic guns. viduals, are deadly, military style as- and international terrorists, religious ATF reports that this background sault rifles. The M82A1, one common cults, outlaw motorcycle gangs, drug check process takes about 60 days, so example of these guns, was manufac- traffickers, and violent criminals. prospective gun buyers will face some tured with one purpose in mind—the ef- One doomsday cult headquartered in delay. However, legitimate purchasers ficient destruction of enemy arma- Montana purchased 10 of these guns of this $7,000 gun can certainly wait ments and personnel. These guns, and stockpiled them in an underground that long. weighing 28 pounds and capable of bunker, along with thousands of rounds Clearly, Mr. President, placing a few piercing light armor at more than 4 of ammunition and other guns. more restrictions on who can get these miles, enable a single shooter to de- At least one .50 caliber gun was re- guns and how is simply common sense. stroy enemy jeeps, tanks, personnel covered by Mexican authorities after a This bill will not ban the sale, use or carriers, bunkers, fuel stations, and shoot-out with an international drug possession of .50 caliber weapons. The even communication centers. As a re- cartel in that country. The gun was .50 caliber shooting club will not face sult, their use by military organiza- originally purchased in Wyoming, so it extinction, and ‘‘legitimate’’ pur- tions worldwide has been rapidly is clear that the guns are making their chasers of these guns will not lose their spreading during the course of this dec- way into the hands of criminals world- access—even though that, too, might ade. wide. be a reasonable step, since I cannot But with the increasing military use Accoring to a recent news story, an- imagine a legitimate use of this gun. of the gun, we have also seen increased other .50 caliber sniper rifle, smuggled The bill will simply place stricter re- use of the weapon by violent criminals out of the United States, was used by quirements on the way in which these and terrorists around the world. the Irish Republican Army to kill a guns can be sold, and to whom. The The weapons are deadly accurate up large number of British soldiers. measure is meant to offer a reasoned to 2,000 yards. This means that a shoot- And ammunition for these guns is solution to making it harder for terror- er using a .50 caliber weapon can reli- also readily available, even over the ists, assassins, and other criminals to ably hit a target more than a mile Internet. Bullets for these guns include obtain these powerful weapons. If we away. In fact, according to a training ‘‘armor piercing incendiary’’ ammuni- are to continue to allow private citi- manual for military and police snipers tion that explodes on impact, and even zens to own and use guns of this cal- published in 1993, a bullet from this ‘‘armor piercing tracing’’ ammunition iber, range, and destructive power, we gun ‘‘even at one and a half miles reminiscent of the ammunition that lit should at the very least take greater crashes into a target with more energy up the skies over Baghdad during the care in making sure that these guns do than Dirty Harry’s famous .44 magnum Persian Gulf war. not fall into the wrong hands. I urge my colleagues to support this at point-blank’’ range. Several ammunition dealers were bill. And the gun is ‘‘effective’’ up to 7,500 willing to sell armor piercing ammuni- yards. In other words, although it may tion to an undercover GAO investi- be hard to aim at that distance, the By Mr. GRASSLEY (for himself gator even after the investigator said gun will have its desired destructive ef- and Mr. HELMS): he wanted the ammunition to pierce an fect at that distance—more than 4 S. 1775. A bill to amend section 490 of armored limousine or maybe to ‘‘take miles from the target. the Foreign Assistance Act to 1961 to The weapon can penetrate several down’’ a helicopter. modify the matters taken into account In fact, our own military helps to inches of steel, concrete, or even light in assessing the cooperation of foreign armor. provide thousands of rounds of .50 cal- countries with the counter drug efforts Many ranges used for target practice iber ammunition, by essentially giving of the United States, and for other pur- do not even have enough safety fea- away tons of spent cartridges, many of poses; to the Committee on Foreign tures to accommodate these guns—it is which are then refurbished and sold on Relations. just too powerful. the civilian market. ∑ Mr. GRASSLEY. Mr. President, I am This gun was used extensively in the The bill I offer today will begin the introducing today for Senator HELMS gulf war by American troops. Ideal for process of making these guns harder to and myself legislation to help the Ad- long range destruction of personnel, get and easier to track. ministration better understand the im- light armor or communications, there Current law classifies .50 caliber guns portance of representing the US na- is no question that this gun is an effec- as ‘‘long guns,’’ subject to the least tional interest. I am sending to the tive wartime tool. government regulation for any firearm. desk a bill on additional considerations Recent advances in weapons tech- Sawed-off shotguns, machine guns, and for assessment of cooperation of for- nology, however, allow this gun to be even handguns are more highly regu- eign countries with United States used by civilians against armored lim- lated than this military sniper rifle. counter-drug efforts. The purpose of ousines, bunkers, individuals, and even In fact, many states allow possession this bill is to help the Administration aircraft—in fact, one advertisement for of .50 caliber guns by those as young as get its act together when it comes to the gun apparently promoted the weap- 14 years old, and there is no regulation the certification process on illegal on as able to ‘‘wreck several million on second-hand sales. drugs. Recent statements by the Drug dollars’ worth of jet aircraft with one Essentially, this bill would re-clas- Czar and other Administration officials or two dollars’ worth of cartridge.’’ sify .50 caliber guns under the National on certification, along with their ac- One new version of the .50 caliber Firearms Act, which imposes far strict- tions in regard to such countries as weapon is a modified machine gun ca- er standards on powerful and destruc- Syria and Iran, show that they may pable of accepting ammunition belts, tion weapons. have misplaced US national interests and yet is still allowed for civilian use For instance: when it comes to drug policy. I want to by BATF. NFA guns may only be purchased help them find it again. This gun is so powerful that one deal- from a licensed dealer, and not second- Over a decade ago, Congress passed er told undercover GAO investigators hand. This will prevent the sale of measures in the Foreign Assistance ‘‘You’d better buy one soon. It’s only a these guns at gun shows and in other Act that require US Administrations matter of time before someone lets go venues that make it hard for law en- to certify whether other countries are a round on a range that travels so far, forcement to track the weapons. taking serious steps to deal with major it hits a school bus full of kids. The Second, purchasers of NFA guns illegal drug production or trafficking government will definitely ban .50 cali- must fill out license transfer applica- in their territories. The view behind bers. This gun is just too powerful.’’ tions and provide fingerprints to be this legislation was to force an ac- Mr. President, a recent study by the processed by the FBI in detailed crimi- counting, at least once a year, of what General Accounting Office revealed nal background checks. By reclassi- the US and other countries were doing some eye-opening facts about how and fying the .50 caliber, Congress will be to address a major foreign policy con- where this gun is used, and how easily making a determination that sellers cern that, in the view of Congress, gov- it is obtained. should be more careful about to whom ernments here and abroad would just

VerDate 12-OCT-99 02:21 Oct 26, 1999 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00024 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A25OC6.015 pfrm01 PsN: S25PT1 October 25, 1999 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S13091 as soon have ignored. Administrations lectively. This is not new, whether we every year that all the terrorists have do not like accounting for themselves. are talking drugs or policies on intel- in the last ten years or more than Mr. Not many foreign countries welcome it lectual properties or nuclear prolifera- Milosevic did at any time—a matter of either. They would prefer that legisla- tion. And I am sure that this resent- judgment and possible action of a de- tures and the public give them the ment over being judged can complicate gree at least as important as bananas. money and approval they want with no negotiations. Both these points, how- I happen to believe that judgments questions asked. It’s less troubling ever, are irrelevant to the cir- about drugs coming to the U.S. are at than having to explain actions, ac- cumstances under consideration. As a least as much in our interest as judg- count for shortfalls, or demonstrate matter of our national interest, we are ments about bananas going to Europe. that the money being provided is obliged to make judgments about the I am puzzled by the Administration’s achieving anything. Congress, however, actions of other countries whether reluctance to apply meaningful stand- thinks differently. It should and it they like it or not. Let me try to make ards of judgment to the actions of must, in my view. this point clearer in a different con- other countries when it comes to drug Today, the Clinton Administration, text. policy. I am further puzzled by its will- like its predecessors, is trying both to The United States is currently em- ingness to be so moved by the resent- ignore certification as a genuine re- broiled in a controversy with the Euro- ment of other countries when it comes sponsibility and to undo it where it pean Union over rules governing the to judgments about drug policies and can. It has made efforts to get Congress importation of bananas. I am not going programs. The requirements in the law to scuttle the requirement. It has poor- to comment on the merits of the par- are not written in some mysterious mouthed the idea internationally while ticulars of the case, apart from noting dialect nor apply unfamiliar concepts. denying it has done so. It has resorted that the United States, the present Ad- The idea is not so alien to our experi- to lawerly gimmicks and low tricks to ministration, has determined—has ence or even to this Administration’s drop from certification some of the judged—that EU restrictions, quotas, own actions as to be beyond com- worst countries imaginable. And lately and preferences on the importation of prehension. Yet, the Administration it has been trying to broaden, as it bananas are unfair and prejudicial. seems to have its own sources of says, the evaluation and accountability This, folks, is an evaluation. And it is bemusement when it comes to taking this issue seriously. process in the Western Hemisphere to one deeply resented in Europe, as an In essence, what the law requires is make it fairer by participating with infringement of the rights of not just that the Administration determine one country but of an association of the Organization of American States in first whether countries are major pro- many countries, which happen to be the creation of what is called the Mul- ducing or transit areas for illegal our major allies. Nevertheless, the Ad- tinational Evaluation Mechanism drugs. You would not think this ter- ministration is prepared to pursue the (MEM). This is a subterfuge for trying ribly difficult or controversial, or too case in the teeth of this resentment to to get rid of the process by calling it intrusive on the feelings of others. It force a change it wants. And in doing something else. Given this Administra- then asks for the Administration to de- this it is prepared to invoke sanctions tion’s poor performance on inter- termine whether these countries are to achieve its goals. national drug control, I am not sur- acting in good faith to enforce their Similarly, the Administration is pre- prised at an effort to disguise short- own domestic laws against these prac- pared to condemn a gaggle of other comings in some artful bureaucratic tices; are acting in conformity with countries for permitting the pirating of way. I am not surprised, but I am dis- any bilateral agreements with the various intellectual properties, such as appointed. United States to address these activi- books, videos, and copyrighted prod- As part of the effort to discredit cer- ties; or are doing what is reasonable ucts. It is prepared to pursue sanctions tification, the Administration has re- and responsible to do in light of inter- to achieve a remedy. I can extend this sorted to distortions and misrepresen- national law that governs the conduct list to judgments about states that tations about what it involves and has of all countries on this issue. I am hard enlisted a set of arguments that, while support terrorism or are engaged in pressed to see how this infringes on the sounding plausible, are really little systematic human rights abuses. This sovereignty of other countries or what more than the old magician’s trick of Administration involved this country in it is so outrageous as to occasion ‘‘watch the birdie’’ while hoping that in a major military engagement—the abandonment of the effort. you will not notice what he is really ultimate sanction—to stop what it re- The law then requires that if, in the doing with his other hand. Well, we de- garded as gross violations of human judgment of the Administration, any serve better than sleight-of-hand on an rights. I have no doubt that Slobodan given country is not acting in good issue as important as this one. I Milosevic and his cronies deeply re- faith, it may then be subject to sanc- thought it might be useful to provide sented U.S. judgments about the fit- tions. The law does not require that an antidote to these shenanigans with ness of his actions and even more ob- the efforts of another country be suc- a few home truths. jected to the steps we took to change cessful in order to be certified. It does There are many arguments advanced his behavior. I do not detect that this not require that judgments be without against certification, and I have ad- resentment at being judged or the consideration of other national inter- dressed many of these in earlier state- knowledge that there were objections ests. It does ask, on this very impor- ments on this floor, but the best one to the actions then taken based on that tant question, that the Administration argues that while certification may judgment carried any weight in the de- supply to Congress and the American once have been useful—time unspec- cisions made by this Administration to people at least once a year its consid- ified—it has served its purpose and is bomb and strafe military and civilian ered opinion of whether other countries counter-productive because it hampers targets in the former Yugoslavia. where a truly pernicious practice is further cooperation with other coun- What these examples show is that being engaged in that affects directly tries that resent being subject to a uni- even this Administration understands, the lives of U.S. citizens each and lateral, U.S. judgment of their per- when it wants to, that there are mat- every day are, as a matter of fact, formance. Mexico is often advanced as ters of such import requiring judg- doing all that is reasonable to stop this an example. This view is fine if you are ments about the actions of other coun- practice. It then requires that if these working from the idea—which seems to tries and involving responses based on countries are receiving U.S. assist- be so much of the philosophy behind those judgments that resentment or ance—that is, money from U.S. tax- our present foreign policy—that we objections by others do not signify payers—that this money be cut off— should be guided by everyone in the when it comes to deciding what we unless it is humanitarian aid or this world’s interests before our own or in should do to protect interests we re- self-same counter-drug assistance. spite of our own. gard as important. Now, certification While I understand perfectly why an Now, I have no doubt that other only requires that we make the in- aid recipient might squawk, I do not countries resent being evaluated. In volvement of other countries in the know what act of imagination it re- my experience, they resent being eval- production and transit of illegal quires to manufacture outrage on be- uated by any individual country or col- drugs—which kill more Americans half of other countries threatened with

VerDate 12-OCT-99 01:02 Oct 26, 1999 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00025 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G25OC6.038 pfrm01 PsN: S25PT1 S13092 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE October 25, 1999 losing this assistance because in our with Senator HELMS, today introducing measure and predict changes is not de- judgment they are doing less than legislation that would require that in veloped. Adequate measurement and their best to cooperate with us. But future certification decisions the Ad- modeling machinery is not even in- that outrage is trotted out as an argu- ministration incorporate the MEM as vented yet. Scientists at the National ment against certification. That aside, part of its deliberations in determining Research Council published a report in the most onerous part of the certifi- whether to certify other countries or September, 1999, that confirm these ob- cation decision, and what other coun- not. Taking the Administration at its servations. In the preface of that Re- tries truly object to, is what world word that the mechanism is not an at- port, they state: opinion makes of a U.S. judgment that tempt to replace certification, but It would be a misinterpretation of U.S. ad- a particular country is not cooperating rather an effort to complement it, I ministration policy and agreements at the with U.S. and international efforts to offer this bill to enhance the process.∑ Kyoto conference to conclude that the stop drug production or trafficking. causes and characteristics of global change What the Administration would have By Mr. CRAIG (for himself, Mr. are sufficiently clear that scientific inquiry us do is forgo this judgment lest it hurt HAGEL, Mr. ROBERTS, Mr. ENZI, in this area should be limited to mitigation the feels of other countries. And yet, it and Mr. GRAMS): measures. is this judgment or the threat of it S. 1776. A bill to amend the Energy * * * * * that has, in fact, been the primary im- Policy Act of 1992 to revise the energy A great deal more needs to be understood petus to encourage the very coopera- policies of the United States in order . . . about global environmental change be- tion that the Administration says we to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, ad- fore we concentrate on ‘‘mitigation’’ science. do not need the certification process to vance global climate science, promote We do not understand the climate system achieve. technology development, and increase well enough to clarify the causes and citizen awareness, and for other pur- likelihoods of rapid or abrupt climate What the Administration would real- changes. ly like to do is to stop accounting to poses; to the Committee on Energy and Congress and the public for its inter- Natural Resources. Likewise, Mr. President, we need to understand the economic implications national drug policy. It knows that THE CLIMATE CHANGE ENERGY POLICY this is a non-starter. So it has proposed RESPONSE ACT of the leading policy alternatives. One instead to bury this accountability in S. 1777. A bill to amend the Internal year ago the U.S. Department of En- an elaborate ruse in cooperation with Revenue Code of 1986 to provide incen- ergy published a sobering analysis of the OAS to neuter the process. In doing tives for the voluntary reduction of potential economic impacts of imple- this, it has helped to devise through greenhouse gas emissions and to ad- menting the Kyoto agreement. But the OAS a list of over 80 evaluation vance global climate science and tech- shouldn’t we hear from other agencies items to help in developing a so-called nology development; to the Committee as well? What would the Department of multinational evaluative mechanism. on Finance. Labor have to say? How about Agri- culture and Transportation? Let’s look There are, of course, no teeth in the THE CLIMATE CHANGE TAX AMENDMENTS OF 1999 evaluation process, and each of the Mr. CRAIG. Mr. President, few issues before we leap. member states involved has an effec- present stakes as high for our country A third area we must explore is tech- tive veto over any adverse judgments as global climate change. Worst case nology. What do we really know today of their respective efforts. In this re- scenarios involving elevated tempera- about how energy will be produced in gard, I am reminded of the inhabitants tures and sea levels are disturbing to this country in 20 years? What do we of Garrison Keiller’s Lake Wobegon, many people. On the other hand, cap- know about how—and how much—it where all the children are above aver- ping energy use at levels lower than will be consumed? Can we develop poli- age. The details behind the evaluation those in the growth-oriented nineties cies to encourage real improvement in are to be kept confidential, which is could chill our economy faster than it energy efficiency without trying to okay since no one has much faith in would cool down the climate. pick the market winners and losers? the ability of most of the countries Responsible governance includes en- Mr. President, we are now living in party to the evaluation to actually col- vironmental stewardship. However, the the Information Renaissance. But lect and evaluate the information in ultimate obligation of any government many in government behave as though the first place. The countries involved official anywhere is to win freedom for we are still in the Dark Ages. If some lack the necessary reporting mecha- the governed who do not now have it, of us in Congress have difficulty gain- nisms, the budgets to sustain them, or and to protect freedom for those who ing access to government-controlled the staffs to ensure ongoing, consistent are already free. information in this area—and all too information. This farrago is then sup- By freedom, I mean the opportunity often we have—can you imagine the ob- posed, gradually, to substitute for cer- to achieve one’s true potential, wheth- stacles to private citizens? tification, somehow being fairer and er as an individual, a community, or a Let’s get all the information— more likely to ensure cooperation. nation. And isn’t it marvelous how science, technology, economics—to- Ironically, the premise underlying freedom spawns discovery and innova- gether. Let’s make it freely and widely this process is the same as that inform- tion? And, in turn, how discovery and available. All Americans have a right ing certification, that is, that a judg- innovation solve problems and create to know what their Government ment about performance does need to opportunities? knows—and what their Government is be made. The difference here is that Mr. President, we need consensus on doing—about climate change. somehow a multilateral judgment climate change. But there is no magic Knowledge in the science, economics, would be better, and it wouldn’t be of- dust that we can sprinkle on ourselves and technology of climate change will fensive since it would be collaborative. to make us all embrace the same sci- yield to understanding. We should all In my view, it won’t be offensive be- entific and economic conclusions on be open to unexpected discovery, cause it won’t be effective. You can this issue. Our only chance lies in good, whether in pleasant surprises or con- make what you want to of a process hard work toward that end. firmation of today’s predictions. that is supposed to involve judgments Where should we begin? Knowledge While we are waiting to close our about the effectiveness of actions that leads to understanding, and under- knowledge gaps, why not go ahead with are designed not to offend anyone being standing to consensus. Mr. President, some steps that reduce greenhouse gas judged. But I am not reassured. And if at the moment we have some critical emissions while accomplishing other this is the face of cooperation, then we gaps in our knowledge of climate benefits along the way? Every minute are in for some rude shocks in our phenomena. wasted in traffic tie-ups is that much international relations. We know not nearly enough about more carbon dioxide man releases into Having said this, I am prepared to the Earth’s capacity to assimilate car- the atmosphere. If we apply technology help the Administration in its efforts. bon dioxide. We know not nearly to solving traffic problems and the In order to give the Multinational enough about natural variability of the greenhouse gas theory fizzles out, at Evaluation Mechanism some chance of climate over years, much less over cen- least our efforts will have saved time effective implementation, I am, along turies and millennia. Our ability to for busy travelers and commuters.

VerDate 12-OCT-99 02:21 Oct 26, 1999 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00026 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G25OC6.040 pfrm01 PsN: S25PT1 October 25, 1999 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S13093 Let’s find ways to encourage indi- TITLE VIII—VOLUNTARY INITIATIVES (10) greenhouse gas emission improvements vidual citizens, farms and small busi- Sec. 801. Improved and streamlined report- can be achieved through voluntary measures nesses, communities and States, to ing and certification of vol- even as we answer yet unresolved key ques- take some no-regrets action to lower untary measures. tions about global and regional climates. Sec. 802. Public awareness campaign regard- greenhouse gas emissions. But let’s not SEC. 3. DEFINITIONS. ing benefits of certification of (a) IN GENERAL.—Title XVI of the Energy offer the false hope that their efforts voluntary emission reductions. Policy Act of 1992 is amended by inserting will be rewarded in some kind of nego- Sec. 803. State authority to encourage vol- before section 1601 (42 U.S.C. 13381) the fol- tiable credits issued in an inter- untary energy initiatives. lowing: national currency of carbon caps or SEC. 2. FINDINGS. ‘‘SEC. 1600. DEFINITIONS. fuel rations. Congress finds that— ‘‘In this title: Mr. President, the two companion (1) to responsibly address climate change ‘‘(1) ADMINISTRATOR.—The term ‘Adminis- bills that several colleagues and I are issues requires examination of energy poli- trator’ means the Administrator of the En- cies and practices; introducing today set out to do all ergy Information Administration. (2) global climate change issues have pro- ‘‘(2) EMISSION REDUCTION.—The term ‘emis- these things with regard to the global found scientific, technological, economic, sion reduction’ includes— climate change issue. My legislation and public policy facets that must be ad- ‘‘(A) avoidance of the emission of a green- does not pretend to answer all the dressed in a comprehensive, integrated fash- house gas; questions. Rather, it lays out a frame- ion; ‘‘(B) a limitation on the emission of a work for reaching consensus that be- (3) current scientific research, experimen- greenhouse gas; gins by developing knowledge; and tation, and data collection are not ade- ‘‘(C) sequestration of carbon; and quately focused on answering key questions from knowledge understanding; and ‘‘(D) mitigation for the emission of a within the United States or internationally; greenhouse gas. from understanding consensus. (4)(A) the lack of a coordinated climate Mr. President, let’s get stared. I wel- ‘‘(3) ENERGY TECHNOLOGY.—The term ‘en- modeling strategy in the United States is ergy technology’ means— come my colleagues to join me as co- hampering progress in high-end climate ‘‘(A) a technology to relating to— sponsors. modeling activities; ‘‘(i) the generation or production (includ- I ask unanimous consent that the (B) the United States lacks the capabilities ing exploration and discovery) of an energy text and a section-by-section analysis to perform the requisite climate change source; or of each measure be printed in the modeling simulations and experiments in ‘‘(ii) the transmission, distribution, con- order to be able to apply existing United RECORD. servation, or use of energy that could reduce States intellectual expertise to important greenhouse gas emissions; and There being no objection, the mate- science and policy questions related to cli- rial was ordered to be printed in the ‘‘(B) a technology relating to carbon se- mate change; and questration, including carbon sequestration RECORD, as follows: (C) those deficiencies, among others, limit through crops, soils, forests, oceans, and the ability of the United States to— S. 1776 wetlands. (i) predict future climate characteristics Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- ‘‘(4) GREENHOUSE GAS.—The term ‘green- and assess the results of climate change; resentatives of the United States of America in house gas’ means a gaseous constituent of (ii) formulate policies that are consistent Congress assembled, the atmosphere, natural or anthropogenic, with national objectives; and that absorbs and re-emits infrared radi- SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE; TABLE OF CONTENTS. (iii) advance most effectively an under- ation.’’. (a) SHORT TITLE.—This Act may be cited as standing of the underlying scientific issues (b) TECHNICAL AMENDMENT.—The table of the ‘‘Climate Change Energy Policy Re- pertaining to climate change and variability; contents of the Energy Policy Act of 1992 (106 sponse Act’’. (5) there has been a lack of progress made Stat. 2776) is amended by inserting before the (b) TABLE OF CONTENTS.—The table of con- by Federal agencies responsible for climate item relating to section 1601 the following: tents of this Act follows: observation systems, individually and collec- Sec. 1. Short title; table of contents. tively, in developing and maintaining a cred- ‘‘Sec. 1600. Definitions.’’. Sec. 2. Findings. ible, integrated climate observing system, TITLE I—ENERGY POLICY COORDINATION Sec. 3. Definitions. consequently limiting the ability of the SEC. 101. RESPONSIBILITY OF DEPARTMENT OF TITLE I—ENERGY POLICY United States to document and understand ENERGY. COORDINATION climate change adequately; (a) IN GENERAL.—Section 1603 of the En- Sec. 101. Responsibility of Department of (6)(A) developing and deploying tech- ergy Policy Act of 1992 (42 U.S.C. 13383) is Energy. nologies can speed the transition to a lower amended— level of greenhouse gas emissions in the (1) by inserting striking ‘‘Within 6 TITLE II—ADVANCEMENT OF CLIMATE United States and throughout the world; months’’ and inserting the following: CHANGE SCIENCE (B) the pace of technological change in the ‘‘(a) IN GENERAL.—Within 6 months’’; and Sec. 201. Coordination, prioritization, and marketplace is difficult to predict accu- (2) by adding at the end the following: evaluation of climate change rately; while breakthroughs in such develop- ‘‘(b) ROLE OF SECRETARY.—The Secretary, science research. ments are often incremental, capital turn- consistent with other Federal law, shall— TITLE III—COMPREHENSIVE POLICY over, consumer acceptance, technological ‘‘(1) coordinate all energy-related activi- REVIEW AND ANALYSIS compatibility, economics, and other factors ties involving climate change issues, includ- Sec. 301. Domestic and international assess- can alter the pace of such change; and ing scientific research, energy technology ment of policies for addressing (C) such technologies need to be environ- and development, and evaluation of effects the effects of greenhouse gas mentally sound, safe, cost-effective, and con- and implications on energy use, sources, and emissions. sumer-friendly; related activities of various global climate (7)(A) public access to scientific, economic, change policies described in this title; TITLE IV—PUBLIC RIGHT TO KNOW and public policy information regarding cli- ‘‘(2) select policies to be assessed under Sec. 401. Annual report to public. mate change is severely limited; this section and conduct the assessments; TITLE V—ACCELERATED DEVELOPMENT (B) the public’s right to know and to be and AND DEPLOYMENT OF RESPONSE fully informed of all aspects of climate ‘‘(3) ensure that— TECHNOLOGY change is not being satisfied; and ‘‘(A) the collection and dissemination of Sec. 501. Review of federally funded energy (C) open and balanced discussion leading to all information developed and disseminated technology research and devel- public support for the best environmentally (including data and modeling results) relat- opment. and economically sound approaches to cli- ing to climate change issues described in Sec. 502. Study of regulatory barriers to mate change policy resolution is urgently this title is timely, balanced, accurate, and rapid deployment of emission needed; sound; and reduction technology. (8) sufficient scientific questions and pub- ‘‘(B) the information described in subpara- TITLE VI—INTERNATIONAL DEPLOY- lic interest exist to warrant tangible encour- graph (A) is made available to the public. MENT OF ENERGY TECHNOLOGY TO agement and acknowledgment of responsible ‘‘(c) STAFF.— MITIGATE CLIMATE CHANGE actions by private entities to reduce, avoid, ‘‘(1) STAFF DIRECTOR.—The Secretary of or offset greenhouse gas emissions, even Energy shall designate an appropriate officer Sec. 601. International deployment of energy though many scientific, technological, eco- of the Department of Energy to function as technology to mitigate climate nomic, and public policy questions have not staff director for the Secretary for functions change. yet been resolved; assigned to the Secretary under this title. TITLE VII—OPTIMAL OPERATING EFFI- (9) voluntary measures should be encour- ‘‘(2) STAFF SUPPORT.— CIENCY OF TRANSPORTATION SYS- aged through incentives rather than in an- ‘‘(A) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary of Energy TEMS ticipation of future domestic or inter- may request from the Secretary of Agri- Sec. 701. Traffic congestion relief research. national regulatory mandates; and culture, Secretary of Commerce, Secretary

VerDate 12-OCT-99 02:29 Oct 26, 1999 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00027 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A25OC6.014 pfrm01 PsN: S25PT1 S13094 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE October 25, 1999 of State, and Secretary of Transportation ‘‘(B) evaluating the natural variability of relating to section 1604 and inserting the fol- such additional staff support as the Sec- the climate, including such phenomena as El lowing: retary may require to carry out functions Nin˜ o; ‘‘Sec. 1604. Coordination, prioritization, and under this title. ‘‘(C)(i) developing, and assessing the capa- evaluation of climate change ‘‘(B) PERSONNEL ON DETAIL.—Staff provided bilities of, climate models; and science research.’’. under subparagraph (A) shall serve on detail ‘‘(ii) facilitating future climate assess- TITLE III—COMPREHENSIVE POLICY to the Secretary with the approval of the re- ments and our understanding and predictions REVIEW AND ANALYSIS spective agency heads. of climate through formulation of a national ‘‘(C) NO STAFFING INCREASE.—This sub- statement of goals and objectives, followed SEC. 301. DOMESTIC AND INTERNATIONAL AS- section and the other amendments made to by appropriate development of a national cli- SESSMENT OF POLICIES FOR AD- mate modeling strategy that— DRESSING THE EFFECTS OF GREEN- this title by the Climate Change Energy Pol- HOUSE GAS EMISSIONS. icy Response Act shall not serve to authorize ‘‘(I) includes the provision of adequate (a) IN GENERAL.—Title XVI of the Energy computational resources to enhance super- an increase in staffing authority for the Sec- Policy Act of 1992 (42 U.S.C. 13381 et seq.) is retary or any such agency head. computing capabilities and the provision of adequate human resources; and amended by inserting after section 1604 the ‘‘(e) CONSULTATION WITH NAS, NAE, NRC, following: AND EPA.—The Secretary shall consult, as ‘‘(II) is integrated and coordinated across appropriate, with— the relevant agencies; ‘‘SEC. 1604A. ASSESSMENT OF ALTERNATIVE EN- ERGY-RELATED POLICIES FOR AD- ‘‘(1) the National Academy of Sciences and ‘‘(D) ensuring the integrity of all observa- tional data used to validate models; DRESSING GREENHOUSE GAS EMIS- National Academy of Engineering; SIONS. ‘‘(E) stabilizing the existing climate obser- ‘‘(2) the National Research Council; and ‘‘(a) EVALUATION AND COMPREHENSIVE RE- vational capability; ‘‘(3) the Environmental Protection Agen- PORT.— ‘‘(F) identifying critical climate variables cy.’’. ‘‘(1) DEFINITION OF ECONOMIC INDICATOR.—In that are inadequately measured or not meas- (b) TECHNICAL AMENDMENTS.— this subsection, the term ‘economic indi- ured at all; (1) The section heading for section 1603 of cator’ means— ‘‘(G) building climate observing require- the Energy Policy Act of 1992 is amended by ‘‘(A) the rate of inflation; ments into existing, ongoing operational striking ‘‘DIRECTOR OF’’ and inserting ‘‘(B) the rate of change in the gross domes- programs; ‘‘COORDINATION OF’’. tic product; ‘‘(H) revamping climate research programs (2) The item in the table of contents for ‘‘(C) the unemployment rate; and appropriate climate-critical parts of the Energy Policy Act of 1992 (42 U.S.C. 13381 ‘‘(D) interest rates; and operational observing programs so as to et seq.) is amended by striking ‘‘Director of’’ ‘‘(E) the price and supply availability of produce truly useful long-term climate data; and inserting ‘‘Coordination of’’. fossil fuels (by category and source). ‘‘(I) establishing a funded activity for the TITLE II—ADVANCEMENT OF CLIMATE ‘‘(2) REPORTS BY SECRETARY.— development, implementation, and operation CHANGE SCIENCE ‘‘(A) IN GENERAL.—Not later than 2 years of climate-specific observational programs; after the date of enactment of the Climate SEC. 201. COORDINATION, PRIORITIZATION, AND ‘‘(J) assessing the capability and potential Change Energy Policy Response Act and bi- EVALUATION OF CLIMATE CHANGE of the United States and North American SCIENCE RESEARCH. annually thereafter, the Secretary, after carbon sequestration, including carbon se- consultation with each department referred (a) IN GENERAL.—Title XVI of the Energy questration through crops, forests, soils, to in paragraphs (3) through (10) and the Policy Act of 1992 (42 U.S.C. 13381 et seq.) is oceans, and wetlands; and United States Trade Representative, shall amended by striking section 1604 and insert- ‘‘(K) developing and deploying the tech- submit to Congress and to the President a ing the following: nology to monitor all relevant national and report containing a critical analysis and as- ‘‘SEC. 1604. COORDINATION, PRIORITIZATION, global data. AND EVALUATION OF CLIMATE ‘‘(e) REPORTS.— sessment of energy-related policies for re- CHANGE SCIENCE RESEARCH. ‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—Not later than October 1 sponding to potential global climate change ‘‘(a) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary, with the of each year, the Secretary shall submit to (including a comparative assessment of the advice and assistance of the National Acad- Congress and the President a report on the policies). emy of Sciences and the National Academy activities carried out under this section. ‘‘(B) DESIGNATED POLICIES.—The Secretary of Engineering, shall coordinate, prioritize, ‘‘(2) CONTENTS.—The report under para- shall select at least 3 energy-related policies and evaluate the Federally funded research graph (1) shall contain any scientific conclu- for assessment under subparagraph (A). conducted by or through Federal agencies sions, interim status reports, and rec- ‘‘(C) SHORT-TERM AND LONG-TERM ASSESS- that, in whole or in part, involves climate ommendations for subsequent research and MENTS.—The assessments shall be for the change science. testing that the Secretary considers appro- short term (within 5 years following the date ‘‘(b) RECOMMENDATIONS TO CARRY OUT RE- priate. of the report) and the long term (within 50 SEARCH.—The Secretary shall annually re- ‘‘(3) DRAFT REPORT.—A report under para- years following the date of the report). quest from the National Research Council graph (1) shall be made available in draft ‘‘(3) ENERGY SUPPLY AND DEMAND.— recommendations of measures to effectively form not later than August 1 of each year to ‘‘(A) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary shall ana- carry out all scientific research performed appropriate nongovernmental organizations lyze and assess the energy supply, demand, under this title, including strengthening of with applicable scientific expertise for re- and price implications for each energy-re- peer review processes and grantmaking pro- view before final publication. lated policy referred to in paragraph (2)(A). cedures. ‘‘(4) PUBLIC AVAILABILITY.—Each report ‘‘(B) ACCOUNTING FOR VARIOUS SCENARIOS.— ‘‘(c) PLAN FOR COORDINATION.— under paragraph (1) shall be made public, in- Each assessment described in subparagraph ‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—Not later than 180 days cluding through the National Resource Cen- (A) shall address any energy implications after the date of enactment of the Climate ter on Climate Change established under sec- under various scenarios, including changes Change Energy Policy Response Act, the tion 1612. in economic indicators. Secretary shall submit to Congress rec- ‘‘(f) AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS FOR ‘‘(C) INITIAL DRAFT.—The Energy Informa- ommendations for legislative and adminis- CERTAIN CLIMATE CHANGE RESEARCH.—For tion Administration shall— trative measures to effectively carry out re- each of fiscal years 2001 through 2004, there ‘‘(i) prepare the initial draft of each report search and public information programs are authorized to be appropriated to the Sec- required under this paragraph; and under this title. retary such sums as are necessary for— ‘‘(ii) make a copy of the initial draft avail- ‘‘(2) SUBJECTS.—Recommendations under ‘‘(1) research to assess the ability of nat- able to the public. paragraph (1) shall include recommendations ural carbon sinks to adjust to natural vari- ‘‘(4) AGRICULTURE.— to improve peer review processes and ations in climate and greenhouse gas emis- ‘‘(A) IN GENERAL.—After opportunity for grantmaking procedures. sions including crops, grassland, forests, consultation with the Department of Agri- ‘‘(d) OBJECTIVES OF FEDERAL CLIMATE soils, and oceans; culture, each report by the Secretary shall CHANGE SCIENCE RESEARCH.— ‘‘(2) research on natural climate varia- analyze and assess the agricultural produc- ‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—All climate change bility; tion cost and market implications of each science research performed under this title— ‘‘(3) research to develop and assess the ca- energy-related policy referred to in para- ‘‘(A) in the aggregate, shall adequately ad- pabilities of climate models; graph (2)(A), including the overall impact of dress the objectives stated in paragraph (2); ‘‘(4) research to ensure the integrity of the policy on rural economies. and data used to validate climate models; ‘‘(B) ACCOUNTING FOR VARIOUS SCENARIOS.— ‘‘(B) individually, shall, to the extent prac- ‘‘(5) research to develop carbon sinks in the Each assessment described in subparagraph ticable, incorporate a focus on those objec- United States, primarily crop and forestry (A) shall address any agricultural implica- tives, as appropriate. research; and tions under various scenarios, changes in ‘‘(2) OBJECTIVES.—The objectives referred ‘‘(6) research to develop and deploy moni- economic indicators, and in livestock and to in paragraph (1) are the objectives of— toring technology.’’. commodity prices. ‘‘(A) understanding the Earth’s capacity to (b) TECHNICAL AMENDMENT.—The table of ‘‘(5) HEALTH.— assimilate natural and manmade greenhouse contents of the Energy Policy Act of 1992 (106 ‘‘(A) IN GENERAL.—After opportunity for gas emissions; Stat. 2776) is amended by striking the item consultation with the Department of Health

VerDate 12-OCT-99 02:29 Oct 26, 1999 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00028 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A25OC6.018 pfrm01 PsN: S25PT1 October 25, 1999 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S13095 and Human Services, each report by the Sec- ‘‘(B) ACCOUNTING FOR VARIOUS SCENARIOS.— ‘‘(d) REPORT ON ACTIONS UNDER EPA JURIS- retary shall analyze and assess the health Each assessment described in subparagraph DICTION.— implications of each energy-related policy (A) shall address any international com- ‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—Not later than 2 years referred to in paragraph (2)(A). merce implications under different sce- after the date of enactment of the Climate ‘‘(B) ACCOUNTING FOR VARIOUS SCENARIOS.— narios, including changes in economic indi- Change Energy Policy Response Act, and bi- Each assessment described in subparagraph cators. annually thereafter, based on consultations (A) shall address any health implications ‘‘(10) ACTIONS BY OTHER NATIONS.— with the Administrator of the Environ- under various scenarios, including changes ‘‘(A) IN GENERAL.—Each report by the Sec- mental Protection Agency, the Secretary in economic indicators. retary shall analyze and assess the actions shall submit to Congress and the President a ‘‘(6) LABOR.— taken, or likely to be taken, and the net ag- report describing the energy supply and de- ‘‘(A) IN GENERAL.—After opportunity for gregate effect of such actions, by each mand implications of all activities carried consultation with the Department of Labor, United Nations member country to avoid, re- out by the Agency that have a coincidental each report by the Secretary shall analyze duce, or adapt to potential global climate effect on actions by the private sector that and assess the implications of each policy re- change. affect greenhouse gas emissions. ferred to in paragraph (2)(A) on— ‘‘(B) CONSULTATION.—Each report shall be ‘‘(2) PUBLIC CONSULTATION.—In preparing a ‘‘(i) workers, including wages, job opportu- prepared in accordance with otherwise appli- report under paragraph (1), the Secretary nities, and the comparative attractiveness, if cable laws (including regulations) after op- shall consult with— any, of locating operations of United States portunity for consultation with the Central ‘‘(A) persons in the private sector that are companies abroad; and Intelligence Agency, the National Security regulated by the Administrator; and ‘‘(ii) consumers, in terms of projected im- Agency, and the Department of State. ‘‘(B) persons in the public sector. pacts, if any, on the Consumer Price Index. ‘‘(C) ANALYSIS OF POLITICAL AND ECONOMIC ‘‘(e) SUSPENSION OF REPORTS.—After a sec- ond report is made under this section, the ‘‘(B) ACCOUNTING FOR VARIOUS SCENARIOS.— FACTORS.— Secretary may suspend any reporting re- Each assessment described in subparagraph ‘‘(i) IN GENERAL.—Each assessment de- (A) shall account for implications under var- scribed in subparagraph (A) shall analyze the quirement under subsection (a) for a period of not more than 4 years if the Secretary de- ious scenarios, including changes in eco- political and economic factors present in termines that additional responses to that nomic indicators. each country that form the basis for the as- requirement would not be likely to provide ‘‘(7) TRANSPORTATION.— sessment. information that substantially supplements ‘‘(A) IN GENERAL.—After opportunity for ‘‘(ii) MATTERS TO BE ADDRESSED.—Each as- the earlier reports.’’. consultation with the Department of Trans- sessment shall specifically address— portation, each report by the Secretary shall (b) TECHNICAL AMENDMENT.—The table of ‘‘(I) the status of the commitment of each contents of the Energy Policy Act of 1992 (106 analyze and assess the impacts, if any, of country to any international agreements, each policy described in paragraph (2)(A) on Stat. 2776) is amended by inserting after the treaties, or protocols related to potential item relating to section 1604 the following: all modes of transportation, and the result- global climate change; and ing economic effects of such cost changes on ‘‘Sec. 1604A. Assessment of alternative poli- ‘‘(II) the projected ability of each country cies for addressing greenhouse consumers, labor, agricultural enterprises, to commit to, and the likelihood of each and businesses (including specifically domes- gas emissions.’’. country’s committing to, specific quantifi- tic consumers and businesses that are de- able targets to reduce, within specified time- TITLE IV—PUBLIC RIGHT TO KNOW pendent on transportation). frames, greenhouse gas emissions under a le- SEC. 401. ANNUAL REPORT TO PUBLIC. ‘‘(B) ACCOUNTING FOR VARIOUS SCENARIOS.— gally binding international agreement. (a) IN GENERAL.—Title XVI of the Energy Each assessment described in subparagraph ‘‘(11) REPORTING FLEXIBILITY.—For bian- Policy Act of 1992 (42 U.S.C. 13381 et seq.) is (A) shall address any transportation implica- nual reports under this subsection, the Sec- amended by adding at the end the following: tions under various scenarios, including, in retary may— ‘‘SEC. 1610. ANNUAL REPORT TO PUBLIC. the case of motor vehicles, technological ‘‘(A) submit individual reports with respect ‘‘(a) REPORT.—The Secretary, at the time changes in vehicle design and traffic con- to each paragraph under this subsection; or the President submits to Congress the budg- straint mitigation. ‘‘(B) submit a combination of 1 or more bi- et of the United States Government under ‘‘(C) CONSIDERATIONS.—Each assessment annual reports, but only if submitting a section 1105 of title 31, United States Code, described in subparagraph (A) shall consider shall publish a detailed report that includes, such factors as— combination of reports would facilitate pub- lic understanding in a timely manner. to the maximum extent practicable— ‘‘(i) vehicle miles traveled; ‘‘(1) a description of all current fiscal year ‘‘(b) COMPREHENSIVE POLICY REPORTS.— ‘‘(ii) the availability of adequate and reli- and prior fiscal year Federal spending on cli- ‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—Not later than 30 months able public transportation within and be- mate change, categorized by research, regu- after the date of enactment of the Climate tween cities, States, and regions; lation, education, and other activities; Change Energy Policy Response Act, and bi- ‘‘(iii) the commercial use of trucks and ‘‘(2) an estimate of the prior year and cur- other highway motor vehicles for trans- annually thereafter, the President, with the rent amount of any Federal tax credits or porting goods and passengers and delivering advice and assistance of the Secretary, shall other Federal tax deductions claimed by tax- services; submit to Congress a report analyzing and payers directly attributable to emission re- ‘‘(iv) the geographic size and population of integrating the combined findings of the re- duction activities; the United States relative to those of other ports required under subsection (a). ‘‘(3) a compendium of all proposed Federal developed countries; ‘‘(2) CONTENTS.—Each report under para- spending related to climate change cat- ‘‘(v) safety; graph (1) shall include recommendations of egorized by research, regulation, education, ‘‘(vi) environmental laws; any changes in law, international agree- and other activities; ‘‘(vii) fuel prices; ments, or public policy that the President ‘‘(4) tables detailing all spending rec- ‘‘(viii) energy conservation; and considers to be in the best interests of the ommendations on climate change submitted ‘‘(ix) changes in economic indicators. United States. by Federal agencies to the Office of Manage- ‘‘(8) HOUSING AND URBAN PLANNING.— ‘‘(c) NATIONAL ACADEMY OF SCIENCES; NA- ment and Budget, compared with the final ‘‘(A) IN GENERAL.—After opportunity for TIONAL ACADEMY OF ENGINEERING.— recommendations of the President; consultation with the Department of Hous- ‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—Not later than 30 days ‘‘(5) an alphabetical index of all climate ing and Urban Development, each report by after the date of enactment of the Climate change grantees, cross-referenced by name of the Secretary shall analyze and assess the Change Energy Policy Response Act, the institution and persons carrying out the implications of each policy described in Secretary shall request that, not later than grant project; paragraph (2)(A) on housing costs and urban 2 years after the date of enactment of that ‘‘(6) an index of all climate change grant planning. Act and biannually thereafter, the National proposals not funded by Federal agencies; ‘‘(B) ACCOUNTING FOR VARIOUS SCENARIOS.— Academy of Sciences and the National Acad- and Each assessment described in subparagraph emy of Engineering (acting through the Na- ‘‘(7) a list of all persons, and their institu- (A) shall address any housing and urban tional Research Council) submit to Congress tional affiliations, participating in peer re- planning implications under various sce- and to the Secretary (for inclusion in the re- view of climate change grant proposals sub- narios, including variations in mortgage and view and report under subsection (c)) a re- mitted to Federal agencies. construction interest rates and changes in port containing a comparative assessment of ‘‘(b) AVAILABILITY OF REPORTS.—A report economic indicators. each policy assessed under subsection (b), in- under subsection (a) shall be— ‘‘(9) INTERNATIONAL COMMERCE.— cluding the known scientific effect of each ‘‘(1) printed on recycled paper; ‘‘(A) IN GENERAL.—After opportunity for mechanism on global climate change and the ‘‘(2) made available to the public; and consultation with the Secretary of Com- effect of each mechanism on the technology ‘‘(3) posted on the Internet. merce and the United States Trade Rep- development and selection. ‘‘SEC. 1611. PUBLIC COMMENT. resentative, each report by the Secretary ‘‘(2) SHORT-TERM AND LONG-TERM ASSESS- ‘‘In the case of any report under this title shall analyze and assess the implications of MENTS.—An assessment under paragraph (1) that is to be published, the Secretary shall— each policy described in paragraph (2)(A) on shall be for the short term (the following 5- ‘‘(1) provide to the public notice and oppor- United States exports and imports and trade year period) and for the long term (the fol- tunity to comment on the contents or qual- competitiveness. lowing 50-year period). ity of the report before it is published; and

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NATIONAL RESOURCE CENTER ON carried out on energy technology. ‘‘(C) QUALIFYING INTERNATIONAL ENERGY CLIMATE CHANGE. ‘‘(2) NO EFFECT ON RESTRICTIONS OR SAFE- DEPLOYMENT PROJECT.—The term ‘qualifying ‘‘(a) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary, in con- GUARDS.—Paragraph (1) has no effect on any international energy deployment project’ sultation with the National Academy of restrictions or safeguards established for na- means an international energy deployment Sciences, shall maintain a National Re- tional security or the protection of personal that— source Center on Climate Change (referred to property rights (including trade secrets and ‘‘(i) is submitted by a United States firm in this section as the ‘Center’). confidential business information). to the Secretary in accordance with proce- ‘‘(b) FUNCTIONS.— ‘‘(c) AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS dures established by the Secretary by regula- FOR JOINT FEDERAL/PRIVATE DEMONSTRATION ‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—The Center shall pre- tion; PROGRAMS.—There are authorized to be ap- serve and make available to the public all re- ‘‘(ii) uses technology that has been suc- ports, studies, or other information relating propriated to the Secretary for each of fiscal years 2001 through 2004 such sums as are nec- cessfully developed or deployed in the United to climate change provided for in this title, States; provided for in the Climate Change Energy essary for programs for the demonstration of innovative energy sequestration tech- ‘‘(iii) meets the criteria of subsection (k); Policy Response Act, or otherwise available ‘‘(iv) is approved by the Secretary, with to the Federal Government. nologies described in section 1600(3)(B) to be conducted jointly by the Federal Govern- notice of the approval being published in the ‘‘(2) REFERENCE ITEMS.—Except as other- Federal Register; and wise provided in this title, reference items ment and private nonprofit or for-profit enti- ‘‘(v) complies with such terms and condi- may be made available in electronic format ties.’’. (b) TECHNICAL AMENDMENT.—The table of tions as the Secretary establishes by regula- only. contents of the Energy Policy Act of 1992 (106 tion. ‘‘(c) RELATIONSHIP TO OTHER LAW.—Noth- Stat. 2776) (as amended by section 401(b)) is ‘‘(D) UNITED STATES.—The term ‘United ing in this section alters or amends other- amended by inserting after the item relating States’, when used in a geographical sense, wise applicable law restricting public access to section 1612 the following: means the 50 States, the District of Colum- to information, including laws protecting na- bia, and territories and possessions of the tional defense secrets, intellectual property ‘‘Sec. 1613. Review of federally funded energy rights, and privacy rights.’’. technology research and devel- United States. ‘‘(2) PILOT PROGRAM FOR FINANCIAL ASSIST- (b) TECHNICAL AMENDMENT.—The table of opment.’’. contents of the Energy Policy Act of 1992 (106 SEC. 502. STUDY OF REGULATORY BARRIERS TO ANCE.— Stat. 2776) is amended by inserting after the RAPID DEPLOYMENT OF EMISSION ‘‘(A) IN GENERAL.—Not later than 180 days REDUCTION TECHNOLOGY. item relating to section 1609 the following: after the date of enactment of the Climate Not later than 270 days after the date of Change Energy Policy Response Act, the ‘‘Sec. 1610. Annual report to public. enactment of this Act, the Comptroller Gen- Secretary shall by regulation provide for a ‘‘Sec. 1611. Public comment. eral of the United States (in consultation pilot program for financial assistance for ‘‘Sec. 1612. National Resource Center on Cli- with the Secretary of Commerce and the mate Change.’’. qualifying international energy deployment United States Trade Representative) shall— projects. TITLE V—ACCELERATED DEVELOPMENT (1) identify and evaluate regulatory bar- ‘‘(B) LIMITATION.—The pilot program shall AND DEPLOYMENT OF RESPONSE TECH- riers to the more rapid deployment of tech- provide financial assistance, subject to the NOLOGY nology domestically and internationally for availability of appropriations, for not more SEC. 501. REVIEW OF FEDERALLY FUNDED EN- greenhouse gas emission reductions (within than 6 qualifying international energy de- ERGY TECHNOLOGY RESEARCH AND the meaning of section 1600 of the Energy ployment projects. DEVELOPMENT. Policy Act of 1992, as added by section 3); ‘‘(C) SELECTION CRITERIA.—After consulta- (a) IN GENERAL.—Title XVI of the Energy (2) recommend to Congress changes in law tion with the Secretary of State, the Sec- Policy Act of 1992 (42 U.S.C. 13381 et seq.) (as that would permit more rapid deployment of retary of Commerce, and the United States such technologies; and amended by section 401(a)) is amended by Trade Representative, the Secretary shall se- adding at the end the following: (3) make such other recommendations as lect projects for participation in the pro- the Comptroller General of the United States ‘‘SEC. 1613. REVIEW OF FEDERALLY FUNDED EN- gram based solely on the criteria under this ERGY TECHNOLOGY RESEARCH AND considers to be appropriate. title and without regard to the country in DEVELOPMENT. TITLE VI—INTERNATIONAL DEPLOYMENT which the project is located. ‘‘(a) DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY REVIEW OF OF ENERGY TECHNOLOGY TO MITIGATE ‘‘(D) FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE.— FEDERALLY FUNDED ENERGY TECHNOLOGY RE- CLIMATE CHANGE ‘‘(i) IN GENERAL.—A United States firm SEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT.— SEC. 601. INTERNATIONAL DEPLOYMENT OF EN- that undertakes a qualifying international ‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary shall— ERGY TECHNOLOGY TO MITIGATE ‘‘(A) review annually any federally funded energy deployment project selected to par- CLIMATE CHANGE. ticipate in the pilot program shall be eligible research and development activities carried Section 1608 of the Energy Policy Act of to receive a loan or a loan guarantee from out on energy technology; and 1992 (42 U.S.C. 13386) is amended by striking the Secretary. ‘‘(B) issue a public report by October 15 of subsection (l) and inserting the following: each year on the results of the review for ‘‘(l) INTERNATIONAL DEPLOYMENT OF EN- ‘‘(ii) TIMING.—The Secretary may enter consideration and use in the preparation of ERGY TECHNOLOGY TO MITIGATE CLIMATE into a commitment to make a loan or loan the budget of the United States Government CHANGE.— guarantee before the United States firm de- submitted under section 1105 of title 31, ‘‘(1) DEFINITIONS.—In this subsection: cides on a binding contract for the construc- United States Code, for the following fiscal ‘‘(A) ENERGY EFFICIENCY.—The term ‘en- tion of a qualifying international energy de- year. ergy efficiency’ means the ratio of the design ployment project. ‘‘(2) ASSESSMENT OF TECHNOLOGY READI- average annual energy output of a unit of an ‘‘(iii) RATE OF INTEREST.—The rate of inter- NESS.—As part of the review of an energy energy production facility (determined with- est of any loan made under clause (i) shall be technology, the Secretary shall— out regard to any cogeneration of steam) to equal to the rate for Treasury obligations ‘‘(A) assess the status (including the poten- the design average annual heat input of the then issued for periods of comparable matu- tial commercialization) of the technology unit (based on the highest heating value of rities. and any barriers to the deployment of the the fuel used by the unit). ‘‘(iv) AMOUNT.—The amount of a loan or energy technology; and ‘‘(B) INTERNATIONAL ENERGY DEPLOYMENT loan guarantee under clause (i) shall not ex- ‘‘(B) consider— PROJECT.—The term ‘international energy ceed 75 percent of the total cost of the quali- ‘‘(i) the length of time it will take for de- deployment project’ means a project to con- fied international energy deployment ployment and use of the energy technology struct a unit of an energy production facility project. so as to have a meaningful impact on emis- outside the United States— ‘‘(E) COORDINATION WITH OTHER PRO- sion reductions; ‘‘(i) the output of which will be consumed GRAMS.—A qualifying international energy ‘‘(ii) the cost of deploying the energy tech- outside the United States; and deployment project funded under this sec- nology; ‘‘(ii) the deployment of which will result in tion shall not be eligible as a qualifying ‘‘(iii) the safety of the energy technology; greenhouse gas reduction when compared to clean coal technology under section 415 of and the technology that would otherwise be im- the Clean Air Act (42 U.S.C. 7651n). ‘‘(iv) other relevant factors. plemented through an increase in energy ef- ‘‘(F) REPORT.—Not later than 4 years after ‘‘(b) ENERGY TECHNOLOGY RESEARCH AND ficiency of— the date of enactment of the Climate Change DEVELOPMENT CLEARINGHOUSE.— ‘‘(I) 5 percentage points or more, in the Energy Policy Response Act, the Secretary ‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary shall es- case of a unit placed in service before Janu- shall submit to the President a report on the tablish, in the National Resource Center on ary 1, 2010; results of the pilot projects.

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‘‘(G) RECOMMENDATION.—Not later than 60 Change Energy Policy Response Act, the ‘‘(II) reference case or other provision of days after receiving the report under sub- Secretary shall revise the guidelines, after the guidelines that addresses the question paragraph (F), the President shall submit to notice and opportunity for public comment, which person is entitled to report the emis- Congress a recommendation, based on the re- to reflect the amendments to this title made sion reduction in the circumstance of the sults of the pilot projects as reported by the by that Act. Thereafter, the Secretary shall case; and Secretary of Energy, concerning whether the review and revise the guidelines every 5 ‘‘(iii) the Administrator determines that 2 financial assistance program under this sec- years, after notice and opportunity for pub- or more of the persons have equally valid tion should be continued, expanded, reduced, lic comment. claims to the same emission reduction; or eliminated. ‘‘(B) CONTENTS.—The revised guidelines the first of the persons to certify the emis- ‘‘(H) AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.— shall— sion reduction in a report under this sub- There are authorized to be appropriated to ‘‘(i) provide for a random or other section shall be the only person entitled to carry out this subsection such sums as are verification process using the authorities report the emission reduction.’’. necessary for fiscal years 2001 through 2004.’’. available to the Secretary under other provi- (d) SIMPLIFICATION OF REPORTING.—Section TITLE VII—OPTIMAL OPERATING EFFI- sions of law; 1605(b) of the Energy Policy Act of 1992 (42 CIENCY OF TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS ‘‘(ii) include a range of reference cases for U.S.C. 13385(b)) (as amended by subsection reporting project-based activities in all ap- (c)) is amended by inserting after paragraph SEC. 701. TRAFFIC CONGESTION RELIEF RE- propriate sectors of the economy (including SEARCH. (4) the following: Section 502 of title 23, United States Code, forestry and electric power generation); and ‘‘(5) SIMPLIFICATION OF REPORTING.—Not ‘‘(iii) address the issues, such as com- is amended by adding at the end the fol- later than 60 days after the date of enact- parability, that are associated with permit- lowing: ment of the Climate Change Energy Policy ting the option of reporting on an entity ‘‘(h) TRAFFIC CONGESTION RELIEF RE- Response Act, the Administrator shall by basis or on an activity or project basis. SEARCH.— regulation, in consultation with the Sec- ‘‘(C) RETENTION OF VOLUNTARY REPORT- ‘‘(1) STUDIES.— retary of Agriculture and the Administrator ING.—Any review under this paragraph shall ‘‘(A) REGIONAL APPROACHES FOR REDUCING of the Small Business Administration, as ap- give appropriate weight to— TRAFFIC CONGESTION.— propriate, review and revise the reporting ‘‘(i) the purpose of encouraging voluntary ‘‘(i) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary shall forms and procedures to facilitate greater emission reductions by the private sector; enter into an arrangement with the National participation by small businesses, farms, and and Academy of Sciences to conduct a study, and other organizations that did not extensively ‘‘(ii) the voluntary nature of reporting prepare a report comparing, the effectiveness participate in voluntary emission reductions under this section. of various regional approaches for reducing and reporting under this subsection during ‘‘(D) VALIDITY OF CERTIFICATION.—Except traffic congestion. the first 6 years after the date of enactment to the extent that an emission reduction cer- ‘‘(ii) REQUIRED ASSESSMENTS.—At a min- of this Act.’’. tified in a report under this subsection, not imum, the study shall assess the impact on (e) BEST PRACTICES FOR ESTIMATING EMIS- later than 1 year after the date of the report, traffic congestion of— SION REDUCTIONS.—Section 1605 of the Energy is adjusted under the verification process ‘‘(I) expansion of highway capacity; Policy Act of 1992 (42 U.S.C. 13385) is amend- under subparagraph (B) or review process ‘‘(II) improvement of traffic operations (in- ed by adding at the end the following: under subsection (d)(2), the emission reduc- cluding improved incident management asso- ‘‘(d) BEST PRACTICES FOR ESTIMATING EMIS- tion shall be valid for purposes of this and ciated with traffic accidents and vehicle SION REDUCTIONS.— any other provision of law if the report breakdowns); and ‘‘(1) ESTABLISHMENT BY THE SECRETARY.— meets the guidelines as in effect on the date ‘‘(III) programs for demand management. Not later than 180 days after the date of en- on which the report is made.’’. actment of this subsection, after notice and ‘‘(B) HIGHWAY DESIGN CONCEPTS.— (b) ASSURANCE OF ACCURATE REPORTING.— opportunity for public comment, the Sec- ‘‘(i) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary shall fund Section 1605(b) of the Energy Policy Act of a study analyzing, and preparation of a re- retary, with the assistance of the Adminis- 1992 (42 U.S.C. 13385(b)) (as amended by sub- trator, shall establish the most reasonably port concerning, highway design concepts for section (a)) is amended by striking para- projects to relieve congestion in urban areas effective practices for estimating emission graph (3) and inserting the following: reductions under subsection (b). without acquisition of additional rights-of- ‘‘(3) REPORTING PROCEDURES.— way. ‘‘(2) REVIEW OF PRIOR CERTIFICATIONS.— ‘‘(A) IN GENERAL.—In accordance with Emission reductions certified before the date ‘‘(ii) ENTITY TO CARRY OUT STUDY.—The paragraph (5), the Administrator shall— study may be carried out and the report of enactment of this subsection shall be sub- ‘‘(i) develop forms for voluntary reporting ject to review by the Secretary and adjust- prepared— under the guidelines established under para- ‘‘(I) by the Department of Transportation; ment, in appropriate cases, to account for graph (1); and any change in a practice under this sub- ‘‘(II) by another entity, through an ar- ‘‘(ii) make the forms available to entities rangement with the Secretary; or section. wishing to report such information. ‘‘(3) CONFORMITY OF PRIOR REPORTED EMIS- ‘‘(III) by a combination of the entities de- ‘‘(B) CERTIFICATION OF REPORTS.— scribed in subclauses (I) and (II). SION REDUCTIONS WITH BEST PRACTICES.—In ‘‘(i) IN GENERAL.—A person reporting under any review under this subsection, the Sec- ‘‘(2) FEDERAL SHARE.—The Federal share of this subsection shall certify the accuracy of retary shall obtain the assistance of the Ad- the cost of the studies required under para- the information reported. graph (1) shall be 100 percent. ministrator in assessing whether and to what ‘‘(ii) REPORTS BY A CORPORATION.—In the extent any prior reported emission reduction ‘‘(3) FUNDING.— case of information reported by a corpora- is in conformity with best practices estab- ‘‘(A) IN GENERAL.—Notwithstanding any tion, the report— other provision of law, for each of fiscal lished under paragraph (1).’’. ‘‘(I) shall be signed by an officer of the cor- SEC. 802. PUBLIC AWARENESS CAMPAIGN RE- years 2000 through 2002, $1,000,000 of the sum poration; and deducted by the Secretary under section GARDING BENEFITS OF CERTIFI- ‘‘(II) shall be subject to section 1001 of title CATION OF VOLUNTARY EMISSION 104(a) shall be made available to carry out 18, United States Code.’’. REDUCTIONS. the studies required under paragraph (1). (c) AVOIDANCE OF DUPLICATE REPORTING.— Section 1605 of the Energy Policy Act of ‘‘(B) ALLOCATION OF FUNDS.—Funds made Section 1605(b) of the Energy Policy Act of 1992 (42 U.S.C. 13385) (as amended by section available under subparagraph (A) shall be al- 1992 (42 U.S.C. 13385(b)) (as amended by sub- 801(f)) is amended by adding at the end the located among the 2 studies at the discretion section (a)) is amended— following: of the Secretary, except that each study (1) by redesignating paragraphs (4) and (5) ‘‘(e) PUBLIC AWARENESS PROGRAM.— shall be allocated funds sufficient to allow as paragraphs (5) and (6), respectively; and ‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary shall cre- for completion of the study.’’. (2) by inserting after paragraph (2) the fol- ate and implement a public awareness pro- TITLE VIII—VOLUNTARY INITIATIVES lowing: gram to educate all appropriate persons (es- SEC. 801. IMPROVED AND STREAMLINED RE- ‘‘(4) AVOIDANCE OF DUPLICATE REPORTING.— pecially farmers and small businesses) in all PORTING AND CERTIFICATION OF ‘‘(A) IN GENERAL.—The guidelines under regions of the United States of— VOLUNTARY MEASURES. this subsection shall ensure against multiple ‘‘(A) the direct benefits of engaging in vol- (a) REVISED GUIDELINES UNDER ENERGY certification of the same emission reduc- untary emission reduction measures and POLICY ACT OF 1992.—Section 1605(b) of the tions. having the emission reductions certified Energy Policy Act of 1992 (42 U.S.C. 13385(b)) ‘‘(B) FIRST TO SEEK CERTIFICATION.—In a under this section and available for use is amended— case in which— under other incentive programs; and (1) by redesignating paragraphs (2) through ‘‘(i) more than 1 person is directly involved ‘‘(B) the forms and procedures for having (4) as paragraphs (3) through (5), respec- in the creation or implementation of an emission reductions certified under this sec- tively; and emission reduction measure; tion. (2) by inserting after paragraph (1) the fol- ‘‘(ii) there is no— ‘‘(2) SPECIAL AGRICULTURAL AND SMALL lowing: ‘‘(I) written contractual arrangement be- BUSINESS OUTREACH.—The Secretary of Agri- ‘‘(2) REVISED GUIDELINES.— tween the persons that specifies which per- culture, with respect to farmers, and the Ad- ‘‘(A) IN GENERAL.—Not later than 1 year son is entitled to report the emission reduc- ministrator of the Small Business Adminis- after the date of enactment of the Climate tion; or tration, with respect to small businesses,

VerDate 12-OCT-99 02:29 Oct 26, 1999 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00031 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A25OC6.018 pfrm01 PsN: S25PT1 S13098 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE October 25, 1999 shall assist the Secretary in creating and im- (with the National Academies of Science nually thereafter) DOE, after consultation plementing the public awareness program and Engineering) coordinate, prioritize, and with each of seven federal agencies, is to pre- under paragraph (1).’’. evaluate federally funded scientific research pare an economic analysis of climate change SEC. 803. STATE AUTHORITY TO ENCOURAGE on climate change conducted by or through policy alternatives. The Secretary of Energy VOLUNTARY ENERGY INITIATIVES. federal agencies; is to select three or more such policy alter- (a) IN GENERAL.—Title XVI of the Energy request the National Research Council to natives for critical analysis only. Each anal- Policy Act of 1992 is amended by striking annually recommend measures to effectively ysis is to look at short term (five years) and section 1606 (106 Stat. 3003) and inserting the carry out all scientific research covered by long-term (fifty years) implications, and ac- following: this legislation; and count for changes in various factors, includ- ‘‘SEC. 1606. STATE AUTHORITY TO ENCOURAGE submit to Congress legislative rec- ing economic indicators. VOLUNTARY ENERGY INITIATIVES. ommendations to more effectively carry out Each agency to be consulted is to con- ‘‘(a) IN GENERAL.—Notwithstanding any research and public information programs tribute expertise as appropriate on each pol- other provision of Federal law regarding the under this legislation, including rec- icy alternative analysis in the following ommendations to improve peer review proc- production, transmission, distribution, sale, areas: esses and grant-making procedures or use of energy or of energy services, a energy supply and demand, and energy This section also provides that the objec- State is not prohibited or restricted from price implications; continuing to engage in any action, or from tives for federal climate change science re- search are to: agricultural production cost and market implementing any State law (including a implications, including overall impact on regulation) in effect on the date of enact- understand the Earth’s capacity to assimi- late natural and manmade greenhouse gas rural economies (discrete scenarios including ment of the Climate Change Energy Policy variations in commodity and livestock Response Act, if the appropriate State au- emissions; prices); thority finds that the action or law is appro- evaluate the natural variability of the cli- ˜ health implications, if any; priate for mitigating the financial risks to mate, including such phenomena as El Nino; develop, and assess the capabilities of, cli- implications for (1) workers, including producers, transmitters, distributors, sellers, mate models; and develop a national climate wages and job opportunities and potential buyers, or users of energy or energy services modeling strategy with adequate computa- for U.S. firms locating operations abroad; that engage in voluntary steps to reduce tional and human resources that are inte- greenhouse gas emissions. and (2) for consumers in terms of predicted grated and coordinated across the relevant ‘‘(b) COORDINATION WITH LATER ENACTED changes to the Consumer Price Index; agencies; LAW.—This section shall remain in effect implications on all modes of transpor- ensure the integrity of all observational notwithstanding any Federal law, including tation and the effects of the resulting cost data used to validate models and stabilize any Federal law enacted after the date of en- changes on consumers, labor, agriculture and the existing climate observational capa- actment of this section, unless the later law businesses; bility; specifically refers to this section and ex- housing costs and urban planning (under identify critical climate variables that are pressly states that this section is super- different mortgage and construction interest inadequately measured or not measured at seded.’’. rate scenarios). all; (b) TECHNICAL AMENDMENT.—The table of implications for U.S. exports and imports build climate observing requirements into contents of the Energy Policy Act of 1992 (106 and trade competitiveness. existing ongoing operational programs; Stat. 2776) is amended by striking the item revamp climate research programs and ap- Status of activities and commitments in other relating to section 1606 and inserting the fol- propriate climate-critical parts of oper- countries lowing: ational observing programs so as to produce In addition to the foregoing seven eco- ‘‘Sec. 1606. State authority to encourage vol- useful long-term data; nomic analyses, DOE is to consult with the untary energy initiatives.’’. establish a funded activity for the develop- Department of State, the Central Intel- ment, implementation, and operation of cli- ligence Agency, and the National Security THE CLIMATE CHANGE ENERGY POLICY RE- mate-specific observational programs; Administration to assess actions taken, or SPONSE ACT OF 1999—SECTION-BY-SECTION assess the capability and potential of the likely to be taken, by each United Nations ANALYSIS United States and North American carbon member country to avoid, reduce, or adapt A bill to amend the Energy Policy Act of 1992 sequestration, including through crops, for- to climate change. Each such assessment is to revise the energy policies of the U.S. in order ests, soils, oceans, and wetlands; and to analyze political and economic factors to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, advance development deploy the technology to present in each country that may impact the monitor all relevant national and global global climate science, promote technology de- assessment. The status of the country’s com- velopment, and increase citizen awareness, and data. mitment to international agreements relat- for other purposes. Requires DOE to submit to Congress and the President a report on all science activi- ing to climate change, and the projected SECTION 1.—SHORT TITLE AND TABLE OF ability and likelihood of each country com- CONTENTS. ties carried out under this title. The reports are to contain any scientific conclusions, in- mitting to binding international agreements SECTION 2.—FINDINGS. terim status reports, and recommendations with targets or timetables, are to be as- SECTION 3.—DEFINITIONS. for subsequent research and testing that sessed. TITLE I—ENERGY POLICY DOE considers appropriate. A draft report Integration of policy alternative analyses COORDINATION must be made available by DOE to appro- Within 30 months after enactment, and bi- SEC. 101 priate nongovernmental organizations for annually thereafter, the President, with the Directs the Secretary of Energy to: their review no later than August 1 of each advice and assistance of the Secretary of En- coordinate federal activities involving cli- year. All reports under this section must be ergy, is to submit to Congress a report ana- mate change issues including scientific re- made available to the public through the Na- lyzing and integrating the combined findings search; energy technology and development, tional Resource Center on Climate Change. of the report. The conclusion is to contain and economic analysis of various climate For each of fiscal years 2000 through 2004, recommendations of any changes in law, change policy alternatives; such sums as are necessary are authorized to international agreements, or public policy select climate change policy alternatives be appropriated for research: that the President considers to be in the best for critical analysis; to assess the ability of natural carbon interest of the United States. ensure that collection and dissemination of sinks to adjust to natural variations in cli- all government developed or funded informa- mate and greenhouse gas emissions includ- Scientific effect of policy alternatives tion relating to climate change is timely, ing, crops, grassland, forests, soils, and The Secretary of Energy is to request the balanced, understandable, accurate, sound, oceans; National Academies of Science and Engi- and made available to the public; and on natural climate variability; neering to assess the known scientific effect consult with the National Academy of to develop and assess the capabilities of of each policy alternative chosen for anal- Sciences, the National Academy of Engineer- climate models; ysis under this Title and its effect on tech- ing, the National Research Council, and the to ensure the integrity of data used to vali- nology development and selection. Environmental Protection Agency. date climate models; The Secretary of Energy is to name staff to develop carbon sinks in the United Environmental Protection Agency activities with to carry out this legislation. Consulting States (primarily crop and forestry re- climate change implications agencies may detail additional staff to DOE. search); and DOE is to report on the activities of EPA The Act authorizes no additional staffing po- to develop and deploy monitoring tech- that coincidentally affect actions by the pri- sitions in any government agency. nology vate sector that, in turn, affect greenhouse TITLE II—ADVANCEMENT OF CLIMATE TITLE III—POLICY REVIEW AND gas emissions. DOE is to consult with the CHANGE SCIENCE COORDINATION public and private sectors in preparing this SEC. 201—COORDINATION, PRIORITIZATION, AND SEC. 301—DOMESTIC AND INTERNATIONAL AS- report. EVALUATION OF CLIMATE CHANGE SCIENCE RE- SESSMENT OF POLICIES FOR ADDRESSING THE Reporting flexibility SEARCH EFFECTS OF GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS The Secretary of Energy may suspend one This section directs the Secretary of En- This section provides that within two or more of the agency reporting require- ergy to: years after the bill becomes law (and bian- ments after two reports if it finds that such

VerDate 12-OCT-99 02:29 Oct 26, 1999 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00032 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A25OC6.018 pfrm01 PsN: S25PT1 October 25, 1999 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S13099 reports will not likely provide information TITLE VI—INTERNATIONAL DEPLOY- TITLE VIII—VOLUNTARY INITIATIVES: that substantially supplements earlier re- MENT OF ENERGY TECHNOLOGY TO SEC. 801—IMPROVED AND STREAMLINED REPORT- ports. MITIGATE CLIMATE CHANGE ING AND CERTIFICATION OF VOLUNTARY MEAS- TITLE IV—PUBLIC RIGHTS-TO-KNOW SEC. 601—INTERNATIONAL DEPLOYMENT OF EN- URES SEC. 401—ANNUAL REPORT TO THE PUBLIC ERGY TECHNOLOGY TO MITIGATE CLIMATE Amends the Energy Policy Act of 1992 to CHANGE DOE is to publish an annual report on U.S. improve and streamline reporting and cer- investment in climate change activities that Pilot program for financial assistance tification of voluntary measures to reduce includes: Requires the Secretary of Energy to create greenhouse gas emissions. a description of current, prior year, and a pilot program to provide financial assist- Revised reporting guidelines proposed spending on climate change cat- ance, subject to available appropriations, for Requires DOE (with one year of enactment egorized by research, regulation, education, not more than six (6) qualifying, inter- and every five years thereafter), to revise re- and other activities; national, energy deployment projects. To porting guidelines to reflect changes made estimate of current and prior year tax qualify, the projects must be built, operated, by this legislation. Establishes criteria for credits and deductions claimed by U.S. tax- and used outside the United States and must review of the reporting guidelines. Requires payers attributable to greenhouse gas emis- increase energy efficiency compared to the that any review pursuant to this section give sions reductions; technology that would otherwise be imple- appropriate weight to (1) the purpose of en- tables of spending proposals on climate mented. The Secretary of Energy, after con- sultation with the Secretary of State, the couraging voluntary greenhouse gas emis- change submitted by federal agencies to sion reductions; and (2) the voluntary nature OMB, compared with President’s final rec- Secretary of Commerce and the U.S. Trade Representative, may make the selection of reporting under this section. Validates re- ommendations to Congress; ported emissions reductions so long as (1) the an index of all climate change grantees, based solely on the criteria set forth in Sec. 601. report meets then applicable guidelines and cross-referenced by name of institutions and (2) reported reductions are not adjusted by Financial assistance (for qualifying inter- persons carrying out the projects; Energy Information Administration (EIA). an index of all grant proposals not funded national energy deployment projects) by federal agencies; and A U.S. firm undertaking an international Forms for accurate reporting a list of all persons and their affiliations energy deployment project which qualifies Requires DOE to develop forms for vol- participating in peer review of climate under the preceding section is eligible for fi- untary reporting and to make the forms change grant proposals. nancial assistance in the form of a loan or a available to entities wishing to report. Pro- Each such report is to be printed on recy- loan guarantee. The loan amount would not vides that entities reporting emissions re- cled paper, made public, and posted on the exceed 75% of total project cost, and the in- ductions certify the accuracy of the report. Internet. terest rate would equal that for Treasury ob- Information reported by a corporation must Public comment ligation then issued for periods of com- be signed by one of its officers. Ensures parable maturities. against multiple certification of the same DOE is to provide for notice and oppor- greenhouse gas emissions reductions: If more tunity for public comment on the report. Equity investment insurance (for firms selected than one party has a valid claim to the same Such comments are to be catalogued and to participate in pilot project) reduction, the first person to seek certifi- made readily available to the public in elec- Under this section a U.S. firm that enters cation of a greenhouse gas emission reduc- tronic format. a binding contract for a qualifying inter- national energy deployment project would, if tion shall be granted the certification. National Resource Center on Climate Change approved by DOE to be part of the pilot Greater participation by small businesses and DOE, in consultation with the National project, be eligible for insurance on invest- farms Academy of Science, is to establish a Na- ment the firm has in the project. Requires the Administrator of EIA, in con- tional Resource Center on Climate Change. Coordination with other programs junction with the Secretary of Agriculture The Center is to preserve and make publicly and Administrator of the SBA, to review and available all reports, information, studies or Provides that a qualifying international revise the guidelines to facilitate greater other information available to the federal energy deployment project, funded under participation by small businesses, farms, and government on climate change. Reference this title, would not be eligible as a quali- other organizations that did not previously items may be made available in electronic fying clean coal technology under Section participate in voluntary reductions and re- format only. Public availability of informa- 415 of the Clean Air Act. porting. tion is subject to laws protecting national Report and recommendations defense secrets, intellectual property rights, No later than four (4) years after the date Best practices for estimating reductions and privacy rights. of enactment, DOE must submit a report to Requires the Administrator of EIA to es- TITLE V—ACCELERATED DEVELOPMENT the President on the results of the pilot tablish the most reasonably effective prac- AND DEPLOYMENT OF RESPONSE projects. After reviewing the report the tices for estimating greenhouse gas emission TECHNOLOGY President is to recommend to Congress that reductions under § 1605(b). Provides that the financial assistance program be contin- emission reductions certified prior to the ef- SEC. 501—REVIEW OF FEDERALLY FUNDED EN- ued, expanded, reduced or eliminated. fective date of this section be reviewed, and ERGY TECHNOLOGY RESEARCH AND DEVELOP- modified if necessary, to account for any MENT Authorization of appropriations changes implemented by this section. Requires DOE by October 15 of each year to Authorizes appropriations (such sums as review any federally funded energy tech- are necessary) to fund the programs under SEC. 802—PUBLIC AWARENESS CAMPAIGN OF VOL- nology research and development activities. this title for fiscal years 2001–2004. UNTARY EMISSION REDUCTIONS CERTIFICATION The review will assess the status of the en- TITLE VII—OPTIMAL OPERATING EFFI- Requires EIA to create a public awareness ergy technology, including lead-time re- CIENCY OF TRANSPORTATION SYS- campaign: (1) on the benefits of engaging in quired until deployment, cost, safety, poten- TEMS voluntary greenhouse gas reduction meas- tial barriers to deployment, and other rel- SEC. 701—TRAFFIC CONGESTION RELIEF ures and having the reductions certified and evant factors. RESEARCH available for use under other incentive pro- Requires DOE to establish a technology in- Amends Section 502 of title 23, United grams; and (2) explaining forms and proce- formation clearinghouse to disseminate the States Code. Requires DOE to enter into an dures for having reductions certified. USDA results of federally funded energy technology arrangement with the National Academy of and SBA are to implement comparable pro- research and development activities. The Sciences to conduct a study comparing the grams for the agricultural and small busi- clearinghouse is to be set up within the Na- effectiveness of various regional approaches ness communities. tional Research Center on Climate Change, for reducing traffic congestion. At a min- SEC. 803—STATE AUTHORITY TO ENCOURAGE but is not to affect national security secrets imum the study is to assess the impact on VOLUNTARY ENERGY INITIATIVES or personal property rights. traffic of: (1) expansion of highway capacity; This section provides that a state is not re- SEC. 502—STUDY OF REGULATORY BARRIERS TO (2) improvement of traffic operations; and (3) stricted from continuing to engage in any RAPID DEPLOYMENT OF GREENHOUSE GAS programs for demand management. action, or from implementing any State law, EMISSION REDUCTION TECHNOLOGY Relieving urban congestion without additional that is in effect at the time this legislation This section requires GAO, in consultation right-of-way is enacted, if the State determines that the with the Secretary of Commerce and the Requires DOE to fund a study and prepare action or law is appropriate for mitigating U.S. Trade Representative, to identify and a report analyzing highway design concepts the financial risks to producers, transmit- evaluate regulatory or other barriers to for projects to relieve congestion in urban ters, distributors, sellers, buyers, or users of more rapid deployment of technology to re- areas without acquisition of additional energy or energy services who engage in vol- duce greenhouse gas emissions. The scope is rights-of-way. For fiscal years 2000 through untary steps to reduce greenhouse gas emis- both domestic and international. Requires 2002, $1,000,000 of the [sum deducted by the sions. This provision remains in effect unless GAO to recommend to Congress any nec- Secretary under Section 104(a)] would be specifically and expressly superseded in sub- essary changes in law. available for these studies. sequent legislation.

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S. 1777 ‘‘(c) APPLICABLE PERCENTAGE.—For pur- ‘‘(6) SPECIAL RULES RELATING TO REDUCED Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- poses of subsection (a), the applicable per- GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS FACILITY.—For resentatives of the United States of America in centage is one-half of the percentage reduc- purposes of applying this subsection in the Congress assembled, tion in greenhouse gas emissions described in case of any credit allowable by reason of sec- SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. subsection (b)(2) and reported and certified tion 48A, the following shall apply: This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Climate under section 1605(b) of the Energy Policy ‘‘(A) GENERAL RULE.—In lieu of the amount Change Tax Amendments of 1999’’. Act of 1992. of the increase in tax under paragraph (1), SEC. 2. PERMANENT TAX CREDIT FOR RESEARCH ‘‘(d) QUALIFIED INVESTMENT.—For purposes the increase in tax shall be an amount equal AND DEVELOPMENT REGARDING of subsection (a), the term ‘qualified invest- to the investment tax credit allowed under GREENHOUSE GAS REDUCTION. ment’ means, with respect to any taxable section 38 for all prior taxable years with re- (a) IN GENERAL.—Section 41(h) of the Inter- year, the basis of a reduced greenhouse gas spect to a reduced greenhouse gas emissions nal Revenue Code of 1986 (relating to termi- emissions facility placed in service by the facility (as defined by section 48A(b)) multi- nation) is amended by adding at the end the taxpayer during such taxable year, but only plied by a fraction whose numerator is the following: with respect to that portion of the invest- number of years remaining to fully depre- ‘‘(3) EXCEPTION FOR CERTAIN RESEARCH.— ment attributable to providing production ciate under this title the reduced greenhouse Paragraph (1)(B) shall not apply in the case capacity not greater than the production ca- gas emissions facility disposed of, and whose of any qualified research expenses if the pacity of the facility being replaced. denominator is the total number of years research— ‘‘(e) QUALIFIED PROGRESS EXPENDITURES.— over which such facility would otherwise ‘‘(A) has as 1 of its purposes the reducing ‘‘(1) INCREASE IN QUALIFIED INVESTMENT.— have been subject to depreciation. For pur- or sequestering of greenhouse gases, and In the case of a taxpayer who has made an poses of the preceding sentence, the year of ‘‘(B) has been reported to the Department election under paragraph (5), the amount of disposition of the reduced greenhouse gas of Energy under section 1605(b) of the Energy the qualified investment of such taxpayer for emissions facility property shall be treated Policy Act of 1992.’’. the taxable year (determined under sub- as a year of remaining depreciation. (b) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The amendment section (d) without regard to this subsection) ‘‘(B) PROPERTY CEASES TO QUALIFY FOR made by subsection (a) applies with respect shall be increased by an amount equal to the PROGRESS EXPENDITURES.—Rules similar to to amounts paid or incurred after the date of aggregate of each qualified progress expendi- the rules of paragraph (2) shall apply in the enactment of this Act, except that such ture for the taxable year with respect to case of qualified progress expenditures for a amendment shall not take effect unless the progress expenditure property. reduced greenhouse gas emissions facility Climate Change Energy Policy Response Act ‘‘(2) PROGRESS EXPENDITURE PROPERTY DE- under section 48A, except that the amount of is enacted into law. FINED.—For purposes of this subsection, the the increase in tax under subparagraph (A) of SEC. 3. TAX CREDIT FOR REDUCED GREENHOUSE term ‘progress expenditure property’ means this paragraph shall be substituted in lieu of GAS EMISSIONS FACILITIES. any property being constructed by or for the the amount described in such paragraph (2). (a) ALLOWANCE OF REDUCED GREENHOUSE taxpayer and which it is reasonable to be- ‘‘(C) APPLICATION OF PARAGRAPH.—This GAS EMISSIONS FACILITIES CREDIT.—Section lieve will qualify as a reduced greenhouse paragraph shall be applied separately with 46 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (re- gas emissions facility which is being con- respect to the credit allowed under section 38 lating to amount of credit) is amended by structed by or for the taxpayer when it is regarding a reduced greenhouse gas emis- striking ‘‘and’’ at the end of paragraph (2), sions facility.’’ by striking the period at the end of para- placed in service. (d) TECHNICAL AMENDMENTS.— graph (3) and inserting ‘‘, and’’, and by add- ‘‘(3) QUALIFIED PROGRESS EXPENDITURES DE- (1) Section 49(a)(1)(C) of the Internal Rev- ing at the end the following: FINED.—For purposes of this subsection— enue Code of 1986 is amended by striking ‘‘(4) the reduced greenhouse gas emissions ‘‘(A) SELF-CONSTRUCTED PROPERTY.—In the ‘‘and’’ at the end of clause (ii), by striking facilities credit.’’ case of any self-constructed property, the the period at the end of clause (iii) and in- (b) AMOUNT OF CREDIT.—Subpart E of part term ‘qualified progress expenditures’ means IV of subchapter A of chapter 1 of the Inter- the amount which, for purposes of this sub- serting ‘‘, and’’, and by adding at the end the nal Revenue Code of 1986 (relating to rules part, is properly chargeable (during such tax- following: for computing investment credit) is amended able year) to capital account with respect to ‘‘(iv) the portion of the basis of any re- by inserting after section 48 the following: such property. duced greenhouse gas emissions facility at- tributable to any qualified investment (as ‘‘SEC. 48A. CREDIT FOR REDUCED GREENHOUSE ‘‘(B) NON-SELF-CONSTRUCTED PROPERTY.—In GAS EMISSIONS FACILITIES. the case of non-self-constructed property, defined by section 48A(d)).’’ ‘‘(a) IN GENERAL.—For purposes of section the term ‘qualified progress expenditures’ (2) Section 50(a)(4) of such Code is amended 46, the reduced greenhouse gas emissions fa- means the amount paid during the taxable by striking ‘‘and (5)’’ and inserting ‘‘, (5), and cilities credit for any taxable year is the ap- year to another person for the construction (6)’’. plicable percentage of the qualified invest- of such property. (3) The table of sections for subpart E of ment in a reduced greenhouse gas emissions ‘‘(4) OTHER DEFINITIONS.—For purposes of part IV of subchapter A of chapter 1 of such facility for such taxable year. this subsection— Code is amended by inserting after the item ‘‘(b) REDUCED GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS ‘‘(A) SELF-CONSTRUCTED PROPERTY.—The relating to section 48 the following: FACILITY.—For purposes of subsection (a), term ‘self-constructed property’ means prop- ‘‘Sec. 48A. Credit for reduced greenhouse gas the term ‘reduced greenhouse gas emissions erty for which it is reasonable to believe emissions facilities.’’ facility’ means a facility of the taxpayer— that more than half of the construction ex- ‘‘(1)(A) the construction, reconstruction, or penditures will be made directly by the tax- (e) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The amendments erection of which is completed by the tax- payer. made by this section shall apply to property payer, or ‘‘(B) NON-SELF-CONSTRUCTED PROPERTY.— placed in service after the date of the enact- ‘‘(B) which is acquired by the taxpayer if The term ‘non-self-constructed property’ ment of this Act, under rules similar to the the original use of such facility commences means property which is not self-constructed rules of section 48(m) of the Internal Rev- with the taxpayer, property. enue Code of 1986 (as in effect on the day be- ‘‘(2) the operation of which— ‘‘(C) CONSTRUCTION, ETC.—The term ‘con- fore the date of the enactment of the Rev- ‘‘(A) replaces the operation of a facility of struction’ includes reconstruction and erec- enue Reconciliation Act of 1990). the taxpayer, tion, and the term ‘constructed’ includes re- (f) STUDY OF ADDITIONAL INCENTIVES FOR ‘‘(B) reduces greenhouse gas emissions on a constructed and erected. VOLUNTARY REDUCTION OF GREENHOUSE GAS per unit of output basis as compared to such ‘‘(D) ONLY CONSTRUCTION OF REDUCED EMISSIONS.— emissions of the replaced facility, and GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS FACILITY TO BE (1) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary of the ‘‘(C) uses the same type of fuel (or com- TAKEN INTO ACCOUNT.—Construction shall be Treasury and the Secretary of Energy shall bination of the same type of fuel and bio- taken into account only if, for purposes of jointly study possible additional incentives mass fuel) as was used in the replaced facil- this subpart, expenditures therefor are prop- for, and removal of barriers to, voluntary, ity, erly chargeable to capital account with re- non recoupable expenditures for the reduc- ‘‘(3) with respect to which depreciation (or spect to the property. tion of greenhouse gas emissions. For pur- amortization in lieu of depreciation) is al- ‘‘(5) ELECTION.—An election under this sub- poses of this subsection, an expenditure shall lowable, and section may be made at such time and in be considered voluntary and non recoupable ‘‘(4) which meets the performance and such manner as the Secretary may by regu- if the expenditure is not recoupable— quality standards (if any) which— lations prescribe. Such an election shall (A) from revenues generated from the in- ‘‘(A) have been jointly prescribed by the apply to the taxable year for which made and vestment, determined under generally ac- Secretary and the Secretary of Energy by to all subsequent taxable years. Such an cepted accounting standards (or under the regulations, election, once made, may not be revoked ex- applicable rate-of-return regulation, in the ‘‘(B) are consistent with regulations pre- cept with the consent of the Secretary.’’ case of a taxpayer subject to such regula- scribed under section 1605(b) of the Energy (c) RECAPTURE.—Section 50(a) of the Inter- tion), Policy Act of 1992, and nal Revenue Code of 1986 (relating to other (B) from any tax or other financial incen- ‘‘(C) are in effect at the time of the acqui- special rules) is amended by adding at the tive program established under Federal, sition of the facility. end the following: State, or local law, or

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(g) SCOPE AND IMPACT.— Treasury and Energy; and are consistent (1) POLICY.—In order to achieve the broad- with regulations prescribed under Sec. By Mr. CLELAND: est response for reduction of greenhouse gas 1605(b) of the Energy Policy Act (relating to S. 1779. A bill to authorize the Sec- emissions and to ensure that the incentives voluntary reporting of greenhouse gas emis- retary of Transportation to issue a cer- established by or pursuant to this Act do not sion reductions). tificate of documentation with appro- advantage one segment of an industry to the Only that portion of the investment attrib- priate endorsement for employment in disadvantage of another, it is the sense of utable to providing production capacity not the coastwise trade for the vessel M/V Congress that incentives for greenhouse gas greater than the production capacity of the Sandpiper; to the Committee on Com- reductions should be available for individ- facility being replaced qualifies for the cred- uals, organizations, and entities, including it. merce, Science, and Transportation. both for-profit and non-profit institutions. While unit efficiencies could be achieved if CERTIFICATE OF DOCUMENTATION FOR THE (2) LEVEL PLAYING FIELD STUDY AND RE- the credit were allowed for replacing a unit VESSEL ‘‘SANDPIPER’’ PORT.— with another that burned a different fuel, ∑ Mr. CLELAND. Mr. President, I am (A) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary of the such incentive for fuel shifting does not di- introducing a bill today to direct that Treasury and the Secretary of Energy shall rectly stimulate efficiency technology devel- the sailing vessel Sandpiper, Official jointly study possible additional measures opment for each fuel type. The objective is Number 1079439, be accorded coastwise that would provide non-profit entities (such to improve efficiencies ‘‘within a fuel’’; not trading privileges and be issued a cer- as municipal utilities and energy coopera- to encourage fuel shifting ‘‘between fuels.’’ tificate of documentation under sec- tives) with economic incentives for green- QUALIFIED PROGRESS EXPENDITURE CREDIT house gas emission reductions comparable to tion 12103 of title 46, U.S. Code. With respect to qualified progress expendi- those incentives provided to taxpayers under The hull and interior of the Sandpiper tures, the amount of the qualified invest- the amendments made to the Internal Rev- were constructed in Taiwan in 1998 by ment for the taxable year shall be increased enue Code of 1986 by this Act. Ta-Yang Yacht Building Company, by the aggregate of each qualified progress (B) REPORT.—Within 6 months after the Ltd. She is a 48 foot Cutter Rig pres- expenditure for the taxable year with respect date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary to progress expenditure property. Progress ently used as a recreational vessel. of the Treasury and the Secretary of Energy expenditure property is defined as any prop- Since construction, the vessel has been shall jointly report to Congress on the re- erty being constructed by or for the taxpayer rigged and outfitted in the United sults of the study described in subparagraph and which it is reasonable to believe will States. It is estimated that 60% of the (A), along with any recommendations for qualify as a reduced greenhouse gas emission cost of the vessel has been spent on the legislative action. facility. mast, rigging, sails, electronics, navi- THE CLIMATE CHANGE TAX AMENDMENTS OF ELECTION gational instruments, safety equip- 1999—SECTION-BY-SECTION ANALYSIS A taxpayer may elect to take the tax cred- ment, interior furnishings, and various A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code it in such a manner (i.e. as an investment other deck fittings. These items were of 1986 to provide incentives for the vol- credit, or as qualified progress expenditure) acquired in Annapolis, Maryland and untary reduction of greenhouse gas emis- as the Secretary may by regulations pre- refitting was completed in April, 1999. sions and to advance global climate science scribe. The election will apply to the taxable The vessel is owned by Mr. and Mrs. and technology development. year for which it was made and to all subse- David Maner of Augusta, Georgia. The Section 1 designates the short title as the quent taxable years. Such an election, once Maners would like to utilize their ves- made, may not be revoked except with the ‘‘Climate Change Tax Amendments of 1999.’’ sel in the coastwise trade of the United Section 2 extends on a permanent basis the consent of the Secretary. States. However, because the vessel’s tax credit for research and development in RECAPTURE WHERE FACILITY IS PREMATURELY the case of R & D involving climate change. DISPOSED OF hull was constructed in Taiwan, it did not meet the requirements for coast- In order for a research expense to qualify If the facility is disposed of before the end for the credit, it must: have as one of its pur- of the facility’s depreciation period (or ‘‘use- wise license endorsement in the United poses the reducing or sequestering of green- ful life’’ for tax purposes) the taxpayer will States. Such documentation is manda- house gases; and have been reported to DOE be assessed an increase in tax equal to the tory to enable the owner to use the under Sec. 1605(b) of the Energy Policy Act greenhouse gas emissions facility invest- vessel for its intended purpose. of 1992. ment tax credit allowed for all prior taxable The owners of the Sandpiper are seek- This tax credit applies with respect to years multiplied by a fraction whose numer- ing a waiver of the existing law be- amounts incurred after this Act becomes ator is the number of years remaining to law, and only if the Climate Change Energy cause they wish to use the vessel for fully depreciate the facility to be disposed charters. The desired intentions for the Policy Response Act also becomes law. of, and whose denominator is the total num- Section 3 provides for investment tax cred- vessel’s use will not adversely affect ber of years over which the facility would its for greenhouse-gas-emission reduction fa- the coastwise trade in U.S. waters. If otherwise have been subject to depreciation. cilities. Similar rules apply in the case in which the Maners are granted this waiver, it GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS FACILITY CREDIT the taxpayer elected credit for progress ex- is their intention to comply fully with The amount of the credit would be cal- penditures and the property thereafter U.S. documentation and safety require- culated based upon the amount of green- ceases to qualify for such credit. ments. The purpose of the legislation I house gas emission reductions reported and EFFECTIVE DATE am introducing is to allow the Sand- certified under section 1605(b) of the Energy Amendments made to the Internal Rev- piper to engage in the coastwise trade Policy Act. The credit would be equal to one- enue Code apply to property placed in serv- of the United States. half of the applicable percentage of the ice after the date of enactment of this Act. Mr. President, I ask that the text of qualified investment in a ‘‘reduced green- house gas emissions facility.’’ STUDY OF ADDITIONAL INCENTIVES FOR VOL- the bill be printed in the RECORD. For example, if a taxpayer replaces a coal- UNTARY REDUCTION OF GREENHOUSE GAS The bill follows: fired generator with a more efficient one EMISSIONS S. 1779 that reduced greenhouse gas emissions by 18 The Secretary of Energy and the Secretary Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- percent, compared to the retired unit, the of Transportation are directed to study, and resentatives of the United States of America in taxpayer would be entitled to a tax credit of report upon to Congress along with any rec- Congress assembled, 9 percent of qualified investment in that ‘‘re- ommendations for legislative action, pos- SECTION 1. CERTIFICATE OF DOCUMENTATION. duced greenhouse gas emissions facility’’. sible additional incentives for and removal Notwithstanding section 27 of the Mer- Such facility is defined as a facility of the of barriers to voluntary non-recoupable ex- chant Marine Act, 1920 (46 U.S.C. App. 883), taxpayer: the construction, reconstruction, penditures on the reduction of greenhouse section 8 of the Act of June 19, 1886 (24 Stat. or erection of which is completed by the tax- gas emissions. An expenditure qualifies if it 81, chapter 421; 46 U.S.C. App. 289), and sec- payer; or the facility my be acquired by the is voluntary and not recoupable—from reve- tion 12106 of title 46, United States Code, the

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Secretary of Transportation may issue a cer- S. 1303, a bill to amend the Internal INSON), the Senator from California tificate of documentation with appropriate Revenue Code of 1986 to modify certain (Mrs. FEINSTEIN), the Senator from endorsement for employment in the coast- provisions relating to the treatment of Maryland (Mr. SARBANES), the Senator wise trade for the vessel SANDPIPER, forestry activities. from Oregon (Mr. SMITH), the Senator United States official number 1079439.∑ S. 1464 from Georgia (Mr. CLELAND), the Sen- f At the request of Mr. HAGEL, the ator from California (Mrs. BOXER), the ADDITIONAL COSPONSORS name of the Senator from Oklahoma Senator from Nebraska (Mr. HAGEL), the Senator from Maryland (Ms. MI- S. 88 (Mr. INHOFE) was added as a cosponsor KULSKI), the Senator from Maine (Ms. At the request of Mr. ROBB, his name of S. 1464, a bill to amend the Federal SNOWE), the Senator from Louisiana was added as a cosponsor of S. 88, a bill Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to estab- (Ms. LANDRIEU), the Senator from Lou- to amend title XIX of the Social Secu- lish certain requirements regarding the isiana (Mr. BREAUX), the Senator from rity Act to exempt disabled individuals Food Quality Protection Act of 1996, Indiana (Mr. BAYH), the Senator from from being required to enroll with a and for other purposes. Kansas (Mr. ROBERTS), the Senator managed care entity under the med- S. 1473 from West Virginia (Mr. ROCKEFELLER), icaid program. At the request of Mr. ROBB, the name the Senator from New York (Mr. MOY- of the Senator from South Carolina S. 631 NIHAN), the Senator from Washington (Mr. THURMOND) was added as a cospon- At the request of Mr. DEWINE, the (Mrs. MURRAY), the Senator from sor of S. 1473, a bill to amend section name of the Senator from Louisiana Washington (Mr. GORTON), the Senator 2007 of the Social Security Act to pro- (Mr. BREAUX) was added as a cosponsor from Wisconsin (Mr. FEINGOLD), the vide grant funding for additional Em- of S. 631, a bill to amend the Social Se- Senator from New York (Mr. SCHUMER), powerment Zones, Enterprise Commu- curity Act to eliminate the time limi- the Senator from Indiana (Mr. LUGAR), nities, and Strategic Planning Commu- tation on benefits for immuno- the Senator from Florida (Mr. nities, and for other purposes. suppressive drugs under the Medicare GRAHAM), and the Senator from New S. 1488 Program, to provide continued entitle- Mexico (Mr. BINGAMAN) were added as ment for such drugs for certain individ- At the request of Mr. GORTON, the cosponsors of S. 1528, a bill to amend uals after Medicare benefits end, and to name of the Senator from Tennessee the Comprehensive Environmental Re- extend certain Medicare secondary (Mr. FRIST) was added as a cosponsor of sponse, Compensation, and Liability payer requirements. S. 1488, a bill to amend the Public Act of 1980 to clarify liability under Health Service Act to provide for rec- S. 961 that act for certain recycling trans- ommendations of the Secretary of At the request of Mr. BURNS, the actions. Health and Human Services regarding names of the Senator from Wisconsin S. 1537 the placement of automatic external (Mr. FEINGOLD) and the Senator from At the request of Mr. SMITH, the defibrillators in Federal buildings in North Dakota (Mr. DORGAN) were added name of the Senator from Arkansas order to improve survival rates of indi- as cosponsors of S. 961, a bill to amend (Mr. HUTCHINSON) was added as a co- the Consolidated Farm And Rural De- viduals who experience cardiac arrest sponsor of S. 1537, a bill to reauthorize velopment Act to improve shared ap- in such buildings, and to establish pro- and amend the Comprehensive Envi- preciation arrangements. tections from civil liability arising ronmental Response, Compensation, from the emergency use of the devices. S. 1109 and Liability Act of 1980. S. 1494 At the request of Mr. MCCONNELL, S. 1547 At the request of Mr. ROCKEFELLER, the name of the Senator from South At the request of Mr. BURNS, the the name of the Senator from Massa- Dakota (Mr. DASCHLE) was added as a names of the Senator from Georgia chusetts (Mr. KERRY) was added as a cosponsor of S. 1109, a bill to conserve (Mr. COVERDELL) and the Senator from cosponsor of S. 1494, a bill to ensure global bear populations by prohibiting South Dakota (Mr. JOHNSON) were that small businesses throughout the the importation, exportation, and added as cosponsors of S. 1547, a bill to United States participate fully in the interstate trade of bear viscera and amend the Communications Act of 1934 unfolding electronic commerce revolu- items, products, or substances con- to require the Federal Communications tion through the establishment of an taining, or labeled or advertised as con- Commission to preserve low-power tel- electronic commerce extension pro- taining, bear viscera, and for other pur- evision stations that provide commu- gram at the National Institutes of poses. nity broadcasting, and for other pur- Standards and technology. poses. S. 1144 S. 1528 S. 1619 At the request of Mr. VOINOVICH, the At the request of Mr. LOTT, the At the request of Mr. DEWINE, the names of the Senator from Washington names of the Senator from Oregon (Mr. names of the Senator from Utah (Mr. (Mrs. MURRAY), the Senator from WYDEN), the Senator from Michigan HATCH) and the Senator from Wash- Rhode Island (Mr. REED), and the Sen- (Mr. ABRAHAM), the Senator from Colo- ington (Mr. GORTON) were added as co- ator from Massachusetts (Mr. KERRY) rado (Mr. ALLARD), the Senator from sponsors of S. 1619, a bill to amend the were added as cosponsors of S. 1144, a Connecticut (Mr. LIEBERMAN), the Sen- Trade Act of 1974 to provide for peri- bill to provide increased flexibility in ator from Minnesota (Mr. GRAMS), the odic revision of retaliation lists or use of highway funding, and for other Senator from Mississippi (Mr. COCH- other remedial action implemented purposes. RAN), the Senator from Vermont (Mr. under section 306 of such Act. S. 1277 JEFFORDS), the Senator from Florida S. 1623 At the request of Mr. GRASSLEY, the (Mr. MACK), the Senator from New At the request of Mr. SPECTER, the names of the Senator from Montana Hampshire (Mr. GREGG), the Senator names of the Senator from Illinois (Mr. (Mr. BURNS), the Senator from Cali- from North Carolina (Mr. HELMS), the DURBIN) and the Senator from Iowa fornia (Mrs. BOXER), the Senator from Senator from Tennessee (Mr. THOMP- (Mr. HARKIN) were added as cosponsors New York (Mr. SCHUMER), and the Sen- SON), the Senator from Alabama (Mr. of S. 1623, a bill to select a National ator from Michigan (Mr. ABRAHAM) SESSIONS), the Senator from South Health Museum site. were added as cosponsors of S. 1277, a Carolina (Mr. HOLLINGS), the Senator S. 1667 bill to amend title XIX of the Social from Virginia (Mr. ROBB), the Senator At the request of Mr. ABRAHAM, the Security Act to establish a new pro- from South Carolina (Mr. THURMOND), name of the Senator from Ohio (Mr. spective payment system for Feder- the Senator from Iowa (Mr. GRASSLEY), VOINOVICH) was added as a cosponsor of ally-qualified health centers and rural the Senator from North Carolina (Mr. S. 1667, a bill to impose a moratorium health clinics. EDWARDS), the Senator from Georgia on the export of bulk fresh water from S. 1303 (Mr. COVERDELL), the Senator from the Great Lakes. At the request of Mr. BREAUX, the Pennsylvania (Mr. SANTORUM), the Sen- S. 1678 name of the Senator from Georgia (Mr. ator from Maine (Ms. COLLINS), the At the request of Mr. DASCHLE, the CLELAND) was added as a cosponsor of Senator from Arkansas (Mr. HUTCH- name of the Senator from Louisiana

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(Ms. LANDRIEU) was added as a cospon- FRIST, Mr. WYDEN, Mr. BROWNBACK, Mr. THE MILLENNIUM DIGITAL sor of S. 1678, a bill to amend title ROBERTS, Mr. DURBIN, Mr. TORRICELLI, COMMERCE ACT XVIII of the Social Security Act to Mr. JOHNSON, Mr. ALLARD, Mr. HUTCH- modify the provisions of the Balanced INSON, Mr. CLELAND, Ms. LANDRIEU, Mr. Budget Act of 1997. SESSIONS, Mr. SMITH of Oregon, Mr. ABRAHAM AND OTHERS AMENDMENT NO. 2329 S. 1701 HAGEL, Ms. COLLINS, Mr. ENZI, Mr. At the request of Mr. SESSIONS, the SCHUMER, Mr. BUNNING, Mr. CRAPO, (Ordered to lie on the table.) name of the Senator from Utah (Mr. Mrs. LINCOLN, Mr. BAYH, Mr. Mr. ABRAHAM (for himself, Mr. YDEN OTT BENNETT) was added as a cosponsor of VOINOVICH, Mr. FITZGERALD, and Mr. W , and Mr. L ) submitted an S. 1701, a bill to reform civil asset for- EDWARDS) submitted the following res- amendment intended to be proposed by feiture, and for other purposes. olution; which was considered and them to the bill (S. 761) to regulate interstate commerce by electronic S. 1717 agreed to: means by permitting and encouraging S. RES. 206 At the request of Mr. BOND, the name the continued expansion of electronic Resolved, That the Senate has heard with of the Senator from Louisiana (Ms. commerce through the operation of LANDRIEU) was added as a cosponsor of profound sorrow and deep regret the an- nouncement of the death of the Honorable free market forces, and for other pur- S. 1717, a bill to amend title XXI of the poses; as follows: Social Security Act to provide for cov- John H. Chafee, a Senator from the State of Rhode Island. Strike out all after the enacting clause and erage of pregnancy-related assistance Resolved, That Senator Chafee’s record of insert the following: for targeted low-income pregnant public service embodied the best traditions SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. women. of the Senate: Statesmanship, Comity, Tol- This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Millennium SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 60 erance, and Decency. Digital Commerce Act’’. At the request of Mr. FEINGOLD, the Resolved, That the Secretary of the Senate SEC. 2. FINDINGS. name of the Senator from Alaska (Mr. communicate these resolutions to the House The Congress makes the following findings: of Representatives and transmit an enrolled (1) the growth of electronic commerce and MURKOWSKI) was added as a cosponsor copy thereof to be family of the deceased. electronic government transactions rep- of Senate Concurrent Resolution 60, a Resolved, That when the Senate adjourns resent a powerful force for economic growth, concurrent resolution expressing the today, it stand adjourned as a further mark consumer choice, improved civic participa- sense of Congress that a commemora- of respect to the memory of the deceased tion and wealth creation. tive postage stamp should be issued in Senator. (2) The promotion of growth in private sec- honor of the U.S.S. Wisconsin and all tor electronic commerce through Federal f legislation is in the national interest be- those who served aboard her. cause that market is globally important to SENATE RESOLUTION 196 AMENDMENTS SUBMITTED the United States. At the request of Mr. WARNER, the (3) A consistent legal foundation, across names of the Senator from Alaska (Mr. multiple jurisdictions, for electronic com- STEVENS), the Senator from Michigan THE AFRICAN GROWTH AND merce will promote the growth of such trans- actions, and that such a foundation should (Mr. LEVIN), the Senator from Hawaii OPPORTUNITY ACT be based upon a simple, technology neutral, (Mr. INOUYE), the Senator from Mis- non-regulatory, and market-based approach. sissippi (Mr. COCHRAN), and the Senator (4) The Nation and the world stand at the from Massachusetts (Mr. KENNEDY) ASHCROFT (AND OTHERS) beginning of a large scale transition to an in- were added as cosponsors of Senate AMENDMENT NO. 2328 formation society which will require innova- Resolution 196, a resolution com- (Ordered to lie on the table.) tive legal and policy approaches, and there- fore, States can serve the national interest mending the submarine force of the Mr. ASHCROFT (for himself, Mr. United States Navy on the 100th anni- by continuing their proven role as labora- DASCHLE, Mr. BAUCUS, Mr. BURNS, Mr. tories of innovation for quickly evolving versary of the force. BROWNBACK, Mr. GRASSLEY, Mr. INHOFE, areas of public policy, provided that States f Mr. HARKIN, Mr. ROBB, Mr. CRAIG, Mr. also adopt a consistent, reasonable national SENATE RESOLUTION 206—REL- DORGAN, Mr. LUGAR, Mr. HELMS, Mr. baseline to eliminate obsolete barriers to electronic commerce such as undue paper ATIVE TO THE DEATH OF THE DURBIN, Mr. INOUYE, Mr. CONRAD, Mr. WYDEN, Mr. JOHNSON, Mr. FITZGERALD, and pen requirements, and further, that any HONORABLE JOHN H. CHAFEE, such innovation should not unduly burden Mr. GRAMS, Mr. ALLARD, Mr. HUTCH- OF RHODE ISLAND inter-jurisdictional commerce. INSON, Mr. BOND, Mr. ENZI, and Mr. (5) To the extent State laws or regulations Mr. LOTT (for himself, Mr. DASCHLE, CRAPO) submitted an amendment in- do not provide a consistent, reasonable na- Mr. REED, Mr. THURMOND, Mr. BYRD, tended to be proposed by them to the tional baseline or in fact create an undue Mr. KENNEDY, Mr. INOUYE, Mr. HOL- bill (H.R. 434) to authorize a new trade burden to interstate commerce in the impor- LINGS, Mr. STEVENS, Mr. ROTH, Mr. and investment policy for sub-Saharan tant burgeoning area of electronic com- HELMS, Mr. DOMENICI, Mr. BIDEN, Mr. Africa; as follows: merce, the national interest is best served by LEAHY, Mr. SARBANES, Mr. MOYNIHAN, Federal preemption to the extent necessary At the appropriate place, add the fol- to provide such consistent, reasonable na- Mr. LUGAR, Mr. HATCH, Mr. BAUCUS, lowing: Mr. COCHRAN, Mr. WARNER, Mr. LEVIN, tional baseline eliminate said burden, but SEC. . CHIEF AGRICULTURAL NEGOTIATOR. that absent such lack of consistent, reason- Mr. DODD, Mr. GRASSLEY, Mr. SPECTER, (a) ESTABLISHMENT OF A POSITION.—There able national baseline or such undue bur- Mr. NICKLES, Mr. MURKOWSKI, Mr. LAU- is established the position of Chief Agricul- dens, the best legal system for electronic TENBERG, Mr. BINGAMAN, Mr. KERRY, tural Negotiator in the Office of the United commerce will result from continuing ex- Mr. HARKIN, Mr. GRAMM, Mr. MCCON- States Trade Representative. The Chief Agri- perimentation by individual jurisdictions. NELL, Mr. ROCKEFELLER, Mr. BREAUX, cultural Negotiator shall be appointed by the (6) With due regard to the fundamental Ms. MIKULSKI, Mr. SHELBY, Mr. President, with the rank of Ambassador, by need for a consistent national baseline, each MCCAIN, Mr. REID, Mr. GRAHAM, Mr. and with the advice and consent of the Sen- jurisdiction that enacts such laws should ate. BOND, Mr. CONRAD, Mr. GORTON, Mr. have the right to determine the need for any (b) FUNCTIONS.—The primary function of exceptions to protect consumers and main- JEFFORDS, Mr. BRYAN, Mr. MACK, Mr. the Chief Agricultural Negotiator shall be to tain consistency with existing related bodies KERREY, Mr. ROBB, Mr. BURNS, Mr. conduct trade negotiations and to enforce of law within a particular jurisdiction. KOHL, Mr. LIEBERMAN, Mr. AKAKA, Mr. trade agreements relating to U.S. agricul- (7) Industry has developed several elec- SMITH of New Hampshire, Mr. CRAIG, tural products and services. The Chief Agri- tronic signature technologies for use in elec- Mr. WELLSTONE, Mrs. FEINSTEIN, Mr. cultural Negotiator shall be a vigorous advo- tronic transactions, and the public policies DORGAN, Mrs. BOXER, Mr. GREGG, Mr. cate on behalf of U.S. agricultural interests. of the United States should serve to promote CAMPBELL, Mr. COVERDELL, Mr. FEIN- The Chief Agricultural Negotiator shall per- a dynamic marketplace within which these form such other functions as the United technologies can compete. Consistent with GOLD, Mrs. MURRAY, Mr. BENNETT, Mrs. States Trade Representative may direct. this Act, States should permit the use and UTCHISON NHOFE HOMPSON H , Mr. I , Mr. T , (c) COMPENSATION.—The Chief Agricultural development of any authentication tech- Ms. SNOWE, Mr. DEWINE, Mr. KYL, Mr. Negotiator shall be paid at the highest rate nologies that are appropriate as practicable THOMAS, Mr. SANTORUM, Mr. GRAMS, of basic pay payable to a member of the Sen- as between private parties and in use with Mr. ASHCROFT, Mr. ABRAHAM, Mr. ior Executive Service. State agencies.

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By agree- record if a system employed for evidencing (1) to permit and encourage the continued ing to conduct a transaction by electronic the transfer of interests in the transferable expansion of electronic commerce through means a party does not necessarily agree to record reliably establishes that person as the the operation of free market forces rather conduct other transactions by electronic person to which the transferable record was than proscriptive governmental mandates means. issued or transferred. and regulations; (b) IN GENERAL.—In any commercial trans- (3) A system satisfies paragraph (2), and a (2) to promote public confidence in the va- action affecting interstate commerce: person is deemed to have control of a trans- lidity, integrity and reliability of electronic (1) A record or signature may not be denied ferable record, if the transferable record is commerce and online government under Fed- legal effect or enforceability solely because created, stored, and assigned in such a man- eral law; it is in electronic form. ner that— (3) to facilitate and promote electronic (2) A contract or agreement may not be de- (A) a single authoritative copy of the commerce by clarifying the legal status of nied legal effect or enforceability solely be- transferable record exists which is unique, electronic records and electronic signatures cause an electronic record was used in its identifiable, and, except as otherwise pro- in the context of writing and signing require- formation. vided in paragraphs (4), (5), and (6), unalter- ments imposed by law; (3) If a law requires a record to be in writ- able; (4) to facilitate the ability of private par- ing, an electronic record satisfies the law. (B) the authoritative copy identifies the ties engaged in interstate transactions to (4) If a law requires a signature, an elec- person asserting control as— agree among themselves on the terms and tronic signature satisfies the law. (i) the person to which the transferable conditions on which they use and accept (c) ADMISSIBILITY OF EVIDENCE.—In a legal record was issued; or electronic signatures and electronic records; proceeding, evidence of an electronic record (ii) if the authoritative copy indicates that and of signature may not be excluded solely be- the transferable record has been transferred, (5) to promote the development of a con- cause it is in electronic form. the person to which the transferable record sistent national legal infrastructure nec- (d) TERMS AND CONDITION OF AGREE- was most recently transferred; essary to support of electronic commerce at MENTS.—The parties to a transaction may (iii) the authoritative copy is commu- the Federal and State levels within existing agree on the terms and conditions on which nicated to and maintained by the person as- areas of jurisdiction. they will use and accept electronic signa- serting control or its designated custodian; (iv) copies or revisions that add or change SEC. 4. DEFINITIONS. tures and electronic records, including the In this Act: methods therefore, in commercial trans- an identified assignee of the authoritative copy can be made only with the consent of (1) AGREEMENT.—The term ‘agreement’ actions affecting interstate commerce. Noth- means the bargain of the parties in fact as ing in this subsection requires that any the person asserting control; (v) each copy of the authoritative copy and found in their language or inferred from party enter into such a transaction. any copy of a copy is readily identifiable as other circumstances and from rules, regula- (e) RETENTION.— a copy that is not the authoritative copy; tions, and procedures given the effect of (1) If a law requires that certain records be and agreements under laws otherwise applicable retained, that requirement is met by retain- ing an electronic record of the information (vi) any revision of the authoritative copy to a particular transaction. is readily identifiable as authorized or unau- (2) ELECTRONIC.—The term ‘‘electronic’’ in the record which— (A) accurately reflects the information set thorized. means relating to technology having elec- (4) Except as otherwise agreed, a person trical, digital, magnetic, wireless, optical, forth in the record after it was first gen- erated in its final form as an electronic having control of a transferable record is the electromagnetic, or similar capabilities. holder, as defined in section 1–201(20) of the (3) ELECTRONIC AGENT.—The term ‘‘elec- record or otherwise; and Uniform Commercial Code, of the transfer- tronic agent’’ means a computer program or (B) remains accessible for later reference. (2) A requirement to retain records in ac- able record and has the same rights and de- an electronic or other automated means used cordance with paragraph (1) does not apply fenses as a holder of an equivalent record or to initiate an action or respond to electronic to any information whose sole purpose is to writing under the Uniform Commercial Code, records or performances in whole or in part enable the record to be sent, communicated, including, if the applicable statutory re- without review by an individual at the time or received. quirements under section 3–302(a), 7–501, or 9– of the action or response. (3) A person satisfies the requirements of 308 of the Uniform Commercial Code are sat- (4) ELECTRONIC RECORD.—The term ‘‘elec- paragraph (1) by using the services of any isfied, the rights and defenses of a holder in tronic record’’ means a record created, gen- other person if the requirements of para- due course, a holder to which a negotiable erated, sent, communicated, received, or graph (1) are met. document of title has been duly negotiated, stored by electronic means. (4) If a law requires a record to be provided or a purchaser, respectively. Delivery, pos- (5) ELECTRONIC SIGNATURE.—The term or retained in its original form, or provides ‘‘electronic signature’’ means an electronic session, and endorsement are not required to consequences if the record is not provided or sound, symbol, or process attached to or obtain or exercise any of the rights under presented or retained in its original form, logically associated with an electronic this subsection. that law is satisfied by an electronic record (5) Except as otherwise agreed, an obligor record and executed or adopted by a person provided or retained in accordance with under a transferable record has the same with the intent to sign the electronic record. paragraph (1). rights and defenses as an equivalent obligor (6) GOVERNMENTAL AGENCY.—The term (5) If a law requires retention of a check, under equivalent records or writings under ‘‘governmental agency’’ means an executive, that requirement is satisfied by retention of the Uniform Commercial Code. legislative, or judicial agency, department, an electronic record of the information on (6) If requested by a person against which board, commission, authority, institution, or the front and back of the check in accord- enforcement is sought, the person seeking to instrumentality of the Federal Government ance with paragraph (1). enforce the transferable record shall provide or of a State or of any country, munici- (6) A record retained as an electronic reasonable proof that the person is in control pality, or other political subdivision of a record in accordance with paragraph (1) sat- of the transferable record. Proof may include State. isfies a law requiring a person to retain access to the authoritative copy of the trans- (7) RECORD.—The term ‘‘record’’ means in- records for evidentiary, audit, or like pur- ferable record and related business records formation that is inscribed on a tangible me- poses, unless a law enacted after the effec- sufficient to review the terms of the trans- dium or that is stored in an electronic or tive date of this subsection specifically pro- ferable record and to establish the identity other medium and is retrievable in per- hibits the use of an electronic record for a of the person having control of the transfer- ceivable form. specified purpose. able record. (8) TRANSACTION.—The term ‘‘transaction’’ (7) This subsection does not preclude a gov- (g) ELECTRONIC AGENTS.—A contract relat- means an action or set of actions relating to ernmental agency of the United States or ing to a commercial transaction affecting the conduct of commerce, including the busi- any State from specifying additional re- interstate commerce may not be denied legal ness of insurance, between 2 or more persons, quirements for the retention of records, writ- effect solely because its formation neither of which is the United States Gov- ten or electronic, subject to the agency’s ju- involved— ernment, a State, or an agency, department, risdiction. (1) the interaction of electronic agents of board, commission, authority, institution, or (f) TRANSFERABLE RECORDS.— the parties; or instrumentality of the United States Gov- (1) In this section, ‘‘transferable record’’ (2) the interaction of an electronic agent of ernment or of a State. means an electronic record that— a party and an individual who acts on that (9) UNIFORM ELECTRONIC TRANSACTIONS (A) would be a note under Article 3 of the individual’s own behalf or for another per- ACT.—The term ‘‘Uniform Electronic Trans- Uniform Commercial Code or a document son. actions Act’’ means the Uniform Electronic under Article 7 of the Uniform Commercial (h) SPECIFIC EXCLUSIONS.—The provisions Transactions Act as provided to State legis- Code if the electronic record were in writing; of this section shall not apply to a statute, latures by the National Conference of Com- (B) the issuer of the electronic record ex- regulation, or other rule of law governing missioners on Uniform State Law. pressly has agreed is a transferable record; any of the following: SEC. 5. INTERSTATE CONTRACT CERTAINTY. and (1) The Uniform Commercial Code, as in ef- (a) APPLICATION OF SECTION.—This section (C) relates to a transaction involving real fect in a state, other than sections 1–107 and applies only to transactions between parties or personal property. 1–206, Article 2, and Article 2A.

VerDate 12-OCT-99 01:02 Oct 26, 1999 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00038 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A25OC6.035 pfrm01 PsN: S25PT1 October 25, 1999 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S13105 (2) The creation or execution of wills, codi- conduct of commerce online or by electronic Thomas Bureau McDonald who died as cils, or testamentary trusts. means; and a result of a tragic car accident on Oc- (3) Premarital agreements, marriage, adop- (2) actions being taken by the Executive tober 9, 1999 in Albuquerque, New Mex- tion, divorce or other matters of family law. Branch and individual Federal agencies to (4) Court orders or notices, or documents remove such barriers as are caused by agen- ico at the age of 35. His parents, fam- used in court proceedings. cy regulations or policies. ily, and friends have lost a very special (5) Documents of title which are filed of (c) CONSULTATION.—In preparing the report person. New Mexico has lost a young record with a governmental unit until such required by this section, the Secretary of and dedicated public servant whose time that a state or subdivision thereof Commerce shall consult with the General passion was working with college stu- chooses to accept filings electronically. Services Administration, the National Ar- dents, strengthening and expanding (6) Residential landlord-tenant relation- chives and Records Administration, and the higher education, and stressing the im- ships. Attorney General concerning matters involv- portance of attending college. (7) The Uniform Health-Care Decisions Act. ing the authenticity of records, their storage (i) INSURANCE.—It is the specific intent of Tom was a rising star among those and retention, and their usability for law en- interested in public service in New the Congress that the benefits of this title forcement purposes. apply to the business of insurance. This sec- (d) INCLUDE FINDINGS IF NO RECOMMENDA- Mexico. He will be missed for his cheer- tion applies to any Federal and State law TIONS.—If the report required by this section ful personality, his keen sense of and regulation governing the business of in- omits recommendations for actions needed humor, his political savvy, and his de- surance that requires manual signatures or to fully remove identified barriers to elec- votion to empowering students at the communications to be printed or in writing, tronic transactions or to online or electronic university and state level when it came document delivery, and retention. commerce, it shall include a finding or find- to their education. Tom was never con- (j) APPLICATION IN UETA STATES.—This ings, including substantial reasons therefor, cerned with how much he could accom- section does not preempt the Uniform Elec- that such removal is impracticable or would tronic Transactions Act as in effect in a plish or who he could influence but, be inconsistent with the implementation or rather how he could live his life so State, if that Act, as in effect in that State, enforcement of applicable laws. is not inconsistent, in any significant man- when he was no longer serving in his f ner, with the provisions of this Act. appointed or elected capacities his SECTION 6. PRINCIPLES GOVERNING THE USE OF NOTICE OF HEARING ideas, dreams, and goals would be a re- ELECTRONIC SIGNATURES IN INTER- ality. That reality was for children and NATIONAL TRANSACTIONS. COMMITTEE ON ENERGY AND NATURAL To the extent practicable, the Federal Gov- RESOURCES their families living throughout New ernment shall observe the following prin- Mr. MURKOWSKI. Mr. President, I Mexico to have the opportunities in ciples in an international context to enable would like to announce that a full com- place to attend college to better them- commercial electronic transaction: mittee oversight hearing has been selves and to better their community. (1) Remove paper-based obstacles to elec- scheduled before the Committee on En- In life there are individuals who are tronic transactions by adopting relevant concerned about being remembered for principles from the Model Law on Electronic ergy and Natural Resources. The over- sight hearing will take place Tuesday, what they have done or still can do; Commerce adopted in 1996 by the United Na- Tom’s only concern was being remem- tions Commission on International Trade October 26, 1999, at 9:30 a.m. in room Law. SD–366 of the Dirksen Senate Office bered for who he was—an outspoken (2) Permit parties to a transaction to de- Building in Washington, DC. leader on higher education and its stu- termine the appropriate authentication The purpose of this hearing is to re- dents, a good son to his parents, a lov- technologies and implementation models for ceive testimony on the interpretation ing grandson to his grandmothers, and their transactions, with assurance that those and implementation plans of Subsist- a trustworthy and loyal individual to technologies and implementation models his friends. will be recognized and enforced. ence Management Regulations for Pub- lic Lands in Alaska, Subparts A, B, C, Tom attended the University of New (3) Permit parties to a transaction to have Mexico and graduated from Western the opportunity to prove in court or other and D, Redefinition to Include Waters proceedings that their authentication ap- Subject to Subsistence Priority; Final New Mexico University in Silver City, proaches and their transactions are valid. Rule. Only the administration will New Mexico where I grew up as a child. (4) Take a non-discriminatory approach to present testimony. During his years at Western, Tom was electronic signatures and authentication Those who wish to submit written elected by his peers not just once but methods from other jurisdictions. testimony should write to the Com- twice to serve as their student body SECTION 7. STUDY OF LEGAL AND REGULATORY mittee on Energy and Natural Re- president (1990–1992). It was during this BARRIERS TO ELECTRONIC COM- time that he eloquently presented a MERCE. sources, U.S. Senate, Washington, DC (a) BARRIERS.—Each Federal agency shall, 20510. Presentation of oral testimony is plan to the Board of Regents to build a not later than 6 months after the date of en- by committee invitation only. For in- new $3.5 million Student Union Build- actment of this Act, provide a report to the formation, please contact Jo Meuse or ing utilizing only student fees. Tom Director of the Office of Management and Brian Malnak at (202) 224–6730. was fortunate to go back a few years Budget and the Secretary of Commerce iden- ago to the dedication of this new build- f tifying any provision of law administered by ing. While at the dedication ceremony such agency, or any regulations issued by AUTHORITY FOR COMMITTEE TO he realized that what started as a vi- such agency and in effect on the date of en- MEET sion, a risk, a challenge, turned into actment of this Act, that may impose a bar- rier to electronic transactions, or otherwise COMMITTEE ON SMALL BUSINESS structure of unity where students, ad- to the conduct of commerce online or be Mr. ALLARD. Mr. President, I ask ministrators, and community members electronic means. Such barriers include, but unanimous consent that the Com- could learn, work and just be together. are not limited to, barriers imposed by a law mittee on Small Business be authorized Mr. President, from 1990 to 1992 Tom or regulation directly or indirectly requiring to meet during the session of the Sen- was appointed to two one year terms as that signatures, or records of transactions, ate for a hearing entitled ‘‘Internet the student member on the Governor’s be accomplished or retained in other than Cramming: The Latest High-Tech Commission on Higher Education by electronic form. In its report, each agency former Governor Bruce King. During that shall identify the barriers among those Fraud on Small Businesses.’’ The hear- ing will be held on Monday, October 25, his tenure, Tom transformed the way identified whose removal would require leg- members of the Commission viewed islative action, and shall indicate agency 1999, beginning at 1 p.m. in room 652 of student participation and input on plans to undertake regulatory action to re- the Dirksen Senate Office Building. move such barriers among those identified as The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without higher education. Through his opti- are caused by regulations issued by the agen- objection, it is so ordered. mism, determination, and presence he cy. created an identity for students around f (b) REPORT TO CONGRESS.—The Secretary of the state who were concerned about Commerce, in consultation with the Director ADDITIONAL STATEMENTS the quality of their education. That of the Office of Management and Budget, identity which Tom helped form not shall, within 18 months after the date of en- only exists before the Commission actment of this Act, and after the consulta- TRIBUTE TO THOMAS BUREAU today, but before the State Legislature tion required by subsection (c) of this sec- MCDONALD tion, report to the Congress concerning— and Office of the Governor. (1) legislation needed to remove barriers to ∑ Mr. BINGAMAN. Mr. President, I rise From 1992 to 1993 Tom was elected by electronic transactions or otherwise to the today to pay tribute to the life of student representatives from New

VerDate 12-OCT-99 02:21 Oct 26, 1999 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00039 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A25OC6.038 pfrm01 PsN: S25PT1 S13106 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE October 25, 1999 Mexico’s two-year and four-year insti- I encourage all citizens, parents, gov- major legislation originating in the tutions as executive director of the As- ernmental agencies, public and private committee. I value the partnership sociated Students of New Mexico institutions, businesses and schools to that we formed to move important ag- (ASNM). ASNM is a non-profit student support efforts that will promote the ricultural legislation through the com- organization that represents the inter- mentoring of children and youth mittee and through the Senate. ests of 100,000 students members en- throughout our community.∑ My colleague, Senator PAT LEAHY, rolled in two-year and four-year insti- f deserves commendation for his service tutions of higher learning before the and tenure in the Senate. I am proud to WOMEN’S BUSINESS New Mexico Commission on Higher serve with him and look forward to DEVELOPMENT CENTER Education, State Legislature and Of- working together in the future on fice of the Governor. This organization ∑ Mr. DURBIN. Mr. President, I rise issues of mutual interest.∑ has brought forth some of New Mexi- today to recognize the Women’s Busi- f ness Development Center in their ef- co’s current and former state legisla- IN RECOGNITION OF TPL, INC. tors, county commissioners, and public forts to help female entrepreneurs es- Mr. BINGAMAN. Mr. President, I am servants. Two of my current Wash- tablish their niche in the corporate ∑ pleased today to recognize TPL, Inc. in ington DC staffers and one of my state world. The WBDC helps train and pro- Albuquerque, NM who is a 1999 Tibbetts staffers are former executive directors vide technical assistance to entrepre- Award recipient and will be honored by of this association. While serving as ex- neurial women. These are the same the U.S. Small Business Administra- ecutive director, Tom always encour- women who own your neighborhood dry cleaner, run your child care center, and tion at a congressional reception on aged those he met to reach for their Tuesday, October 26, 1999 here in Wash- goals, pursue their dreams, and turn assist with your taxes. Mr. President, I would like to call ington DC. any rejection into motivation. He be- special attention to the women who The Fourth Annual Tibbets Award is lieved that what one does now to en- have dedicated their time expanding presented by the Small Business Ad- hance their life will impact others in child-care availability in Illinois. The ministration to firms that have at- the future. He lived what he preached WBDC sponsors the Child Care Busi- tained high levels of success in re- and what he did to enhance his life has ness Initiative (CCBI) in cooperation search and development under the left a lasting impact for students and with the Hull House Association that Small Business Innovation Research their education throughout New Mex- will provide information, resources, (SBIR) program and to organizations ico. and guidance to women seeking entry and individuals who have supported Tom received his Masters of Criminal into this important and growing indus- technological innovation. Moreover, Justice from New Mexico State Univer- try. Over 250 women have utilized CCBI those groups are judged on the eco- sity in 1996. He was also appointed by to gain critical business skills and key nomic impact of their technological in- Governor Gary Johnson to serve a two- industry information about child care. novations and overall business achieve- year term from 1994–1996 as the first The Illinois Department of Com- ments. voting student regent in the history of merce and Community Affairs esti- I feel that it is fitting that I recog- New Mexico State University. One year mates that over 1,000 child care centers nize the 1999 Tibbetts Award recipient later in 1997, he was appointed by Gov- would need to be created to meet the TPL, Inc. and its CEO Mr. H.M. (Hap) ernor Johnson to serve a full six-year projected demand for child care in Illi- Stoller for their hard work that has led term on the New Mexico Commission nois alone. In light of the fact that them to receive this prestigious na- on Higher Education where he served only 20% of the 162,000 children who are tional award. TPL, Inc. is a leading until the time of his death. in working families receive full-day, li- contractor for the Army and Navy in Mr. President, I would like to extend censed child care, the role that the the demilitarization of conventional my condolences to his parents Clyde CCBI plays in helping women establish munitions as well as the development and Eileen and the entire McDonald day care centers may have a signifi- of economically viable processes for family. I ask that my colleagues in the cant impact on the availability and ac- the commercial reuse of recovered en- Senate join me in honoring the cessibility of child care in Illinois. ergetic materials. TPL, under sponsor- achievements and contributions in the Again, I would like to take this time ship of the Defense Threat Reduction life of this young and outstanding New to commend the WBDC for creating Agency in the Military Capacitor Pro- Mexican.∑ and expanding opportunities for ambi- gram, has developed the state-of-the- f tious, women entrepreneurs.∑ art in high energy density dielectric materials for capacitive devices and MENTOR A CHILD WEEK f has begun their manufacture for ad- ∑ Mr. NICKLES. Mr. President, today I SENATOR LEAHY’S 10,000TH VOTE vance weapons system programs. The rise to recognize the efforts of those ∑ Mr. LUGAR. Mr. President, I rise technologies underlying these accom- working to make a difference in the to recognize one of my colleagues, Sen- plishments were initiated under the lives of today’s youth. The last week in ator PAT LEAHY, who has cast his SBIR Program. October is ‘‘Mentor a Child Week’’ in 10,000th vote. I congratulate him on his TPL was recently awarded a $38.4 my home State of Oklahoma. I encour- tenure in the Senate. million sub-contract from General Dy- age all of us to participate. Senator LEAHY and I have worked to- namics Ordnance Systems as part of Big Brothers, Big Sisters is an orga- gether in the past on many agricul- their five-year, $145 million operational nization whose mission is to make a tural issues and legislation as members demilitarization contract from the U.S. positive difference in the lives of chil- of the Senate Committee on Agri- Army’s Industrial Operations Com- dren and youth. Focusing on the chal- culture, Nutrition, and Forestry. Most mand. TPL will be totally responsible lenges single parents face, this organi- notably we worked closely together on for three out of nine families of con- zation provides professionally sup- two farm bills, both in 1990 when Sen- ventional munitions contained in the portive one-to-one relationships with a ator LEAHY served as chairman of the largest demilitarization program ever positive and caring adult volunteer, committee and in 1996 when I served as funded by the Army. Concurrently, and assists these children in achieving chairman. Senator LEAHY joined with through the Tri-Services Demilitariza- their greatest potential as they grow me in reviewing the organization of the tion Technology Office, the Navy is to become responsible citizens in the U.S. Department of Agriculture and de- supporting three Phase III efforts to community. veloping legislation to streamline its transition energetic materials resource Children with mentors are 46 percent operations. We both share an interest recovery and reuse processes to pilot less likely to use illegal drugs, 27 per- in conservation issues and have worked plant facilities, such processes de- cent less likely to use alcohol, and 52 together to provide opportunities for signed to lower the cost of demili- percent less likely to skip school. farmers to preserve and protect their tarization activities as well as protect Youth with mentors have better rela- natural resources. the environment by allowing demili- tionships with their peers and family We have both recognized the impor- tarization material reuse. These con- members. tance of a bipartisan approach on tracts reinforce TPL’s position as an

VerDate 12-OCT-99 01:02 Oct 26, 1999 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00040 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G25OC6.004 pfrm01 PsN: S25PT1 October 25, 1999 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S13107 innovator in demilitarization proc- bill at 9:30 a.m. on Tuesday. In accord- country. But most of the time I spent esses, an activity that is essential in ance with rule XXII, the Senate will with JOHN CHAFEE was right here in the the rapidly changing international sys- proceed to a cloture vote on the motion Capitol frequently in his hideaway. I tem. Additionally, the work associated to proceed at 10 a.m. It is hoped that spent more time in that particular with these contracts will be performed cloture will be invoked and that a time hideaway than I did in my own office, at Fort Wingate, New Mexico, bringing agreement can be reached so that the or any other Senator’s hideaway in the critically needed jobs to one of the Senate may begin debate on the bill Capitol, meeting with a bipartisan more disadvantaged parts of the State. and that Senators may begin to offer group of Senators from both sides of Mr. President, as you can see TPL, their amendments. The Senate may the aisle trying to make the system Inc. reflects the very best in SBIR also consider any legislative or Execu- work. achievement and has established itself tive Calendar items cleared for action, JOHN CHAFEE was an extraordinary as a strong national leader in techno- as well as any appropriations con- human being in many ways. But he un- logical innovation. In addition, TPL, ference reports that may become avail- derstood the need for bipartisanship if Inc. was recognized in 1997 as one of the able. this institution were to accomplish the fastest growing technology companies f goals which the American people ex- in the State of New Mexico and in 1995, pect us to accomplish. And it was al- and again in 1996, was recognized as PERMISSION FOR FLOWERS IN ways at the call of JOHN CHAFEE that one of the fastest growing, privately THE CHAMBER we would gather and try to see if we held companies in the United States. Mr. HELMS. Mr. President, I ask couldn’t find some common ground Again, let me congratulate TPL, Inc. unanimous consent that the flowers be upon which the Senate could at least and its staff of their hard work, dedica- permitted in the Senate Chamber dur- offer an alternative to the occasional tion, and commitment. They are a tre- ing the week of October 25 to honor the gridlock into which we have occasion- mendous asset to their community and life of our former colleague, JOHN ally found ourselves forced by the proc- New Mexico, and we are extremely CHAFEE. ess or other agendas. proud of their accomplishment.∑ The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without It was never with any rancor that he f objection, it is so ordered. disagreed with anyone, whether it be f someone on his own side of the aisle or ORDERS FOR TUESDAY, OCTOBER someone on this side of the aisle. He 26, 1999 ORDER FOR ADJOURNMENT was always a voice of reason, always a Mr. HELMS. Mr. President, on behalf Mr. HELMS. Mr. President, if there voice of bipartisanship, always some- of the majority leader, I ask unani- be no further business to come before one wanting to make the system work mous consent that when the Senate the Senate, I now ask unanimous con- and committed to the goals for which completes its business today, it ad- sent that the Senate stand in adjourn- he was elected to this particular insti- journ until the hour of 9:30 a.m. on ment under the provisions of S. Res. tution by the people of Rhode Island. Tuesday, October 26. I further ask 206 as a further mark of respect to the Mr. President, I have no prepared re- unanimous consent that on Tuesday, memory of our former colleague and marks. I could not pass up this oppor- immediately following the prayer, the Senator, JOHN CHAFEE, following the tunity to express my own profound Journal of proceedings be approved to remarks by Senator ROBB from Vir- sense of loss of someone who was far date, the morning hour be deemed ex- ginia. more special, I suspect, to this institu- pired, the time for the two leaders be The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without tion than many of those who do not or reserved for their use later in the day, objection, it is so ordered. have not had the privilege of serving in and the Senate then begin 30 minutes Mr. HELMS. I thank the Chair. it may realize, and whose loss we may of debate on the motion to proceed to The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- feel in ways that many of its Members H.R. 434, the African trade bill, to be ator from Virginia. have not fully come to grips with at equally divided in the usual form. Mr. ROBB. Thank you, Mr. President. this particular point. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without I thank the distinguished Senator from JOHN CHAFEE was one of those ex- objection, it is so ordered. North Carolina for permitting me to traordinary individuals with whom I Mr. HELMS. I thank the Chair. speak after which this Senate will ad- was very proud to serve and call a I further ask unanimous consent that journ in memory of our friend and col- friend. the cloture vote regarding the motion league, JOHN CHAFEE. f to proceed to the trade bill occur at 10 f a.m. on Tuesday. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without IN HONOR OF SENATOR JOHN ADJOURNMENT UNTIL 9:30 A.M. objection, it is so ordered. CHAFEE TOMORROW Mr. HELMS. I further ask unanimous Mr. ROBB. Mr. President, I just re- Mr. ROBB. In honor of the memory consent that the Senate stand in recess turned. I was down-State when I heard and with our own sense of loss to the from the hour of 12:30 p.m. until 2:15 the news of JOHN CHAFEE’s passing. I family, friends, and staff of JOHN p.m. on Tuesday so that the weekly felt compelled to come to the floor for CHAFEE, I now move, in accordance party conferences can meet. just a very brief minute and say that, with the previous order and pursuant The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without in my judgment, JOHN CHAFEE was as to Senate Resolution 206, as a further objection, it is so ordered. decent a human being as any individual mark of respect to the memory of the f I have encountered in public service. deceased Honorable JOHN H. CHAFEE, He was a personal friend during the late a Senator from the State of Rhode PROGRAM time he was here in Washington. We Island, that the Senate stand in ad- Mr. HELMS. Mr. President, for the happened to attend the same church in journment until 9:30 a.m. tomorrow. information of all Senators, the Senate northern Virginia. We happened to The motion was agreed to; and, at will immediately resume debate on the have worn the same uniform of the 6:01 p.m., the Senate adjourned until motion to proceed to the African trade U.S. Marine Corps in service to our Tuesday, October 26, 1999, at 9:30 a.m.

VerDate 12-OCT-99 01:02 Oct 26, 1999 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00041 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G25OC6.005 pfrm01 PsN: S25PT1 October 25, 1999 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E2167 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS

EQUITY, EDUCATION, AND THE areas. The WEEA Equity Resource Center, remains active. He is also a current board WORKFORCE which serves as a depository for issues and member of Policy Analysis in California Edu- programs deemed sensitive to the needs of cation, and has served a term as president of HON. MAJOR R. OWENS women, provides companies, universities and EdSource (education policy research council). OF NEW YORK athletic programs with information on recent This is but a sampling of Ron's distin- guished career in education. He has been IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES policy briefs and studies which impact how women are treated in the workplace. For this honored by the California Legislature, Phi Monday, October 25, 1999 reason, I encourage my colleagues to support Delta Kappa, the Padres y Maestros de Mr. OWENS. Mr. Speaker, since its incep- the reauthorization of WEEA as we send a Aztlan, and the YMCA for his leadership in tion in 1974, the Women's Education Act has clear message across this nation that women education and his service to youth. It is an had a tremendous impact on gender equity are our most indispensable resource. honor to recognize his accomplishments today issues throughout our nation. While women f and to ask our colleagues to join us in saluting have progressively made gains in the class- Ron Prescott, who has worked tirelessly room, they are still not properly represented in TRIBUTE TO RONALD PRESCOTT throughout his career to make a better world most Fortune 500 companies. According to a for our children. His selflessness and sense of report by Congressional Research Service, HON. HOWARD L. BERMAN community are a shining example for us all. women in today's labor market typically earn OF CALIFORNIA f between 73 cents and 76 cents for every dol- HON. JULIAN C. DIXON IN RECOGNITION OF ALLEN I. lar earned by men. In addition, while the gov- OF CALIFORNIA POLSBY, OUTGOING ASSOCIATE ernment has attempted to address the wage IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES GENERAL COUNSEL FOR LEGIS- gap differential through various forms of legis- Monday, October 25, 1999 LATION AND REGULATIONS OF lation, it appears that women are still dis- THE DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING proportionately hired for lower tier jobs with Mr. BERMAN. Mr. Speaker, we rise to pay AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT limited access and proper training for middle tribute to our good friend, Ron Prescott, the and upper management positions. In a nation recipient this year of the Distinguished Educa- where women now represent more than 46% tor Award from the Charter School of Edu- HON. SAM GEJDENSON of the workforce, (up from 33% in 1960) we cation at California State University, Los Ange- OF CONNECTICUT IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES must continue to close the wage gap by sup- les. It is simply impossible to overstate the porting the reauthorization of WEEA. contribution that Ron has made to public edu- Monday, October 25, 1999 As we move into the new millennium, this cation during the past 38 years. From his early Mr. GEJDENSON. Mr. Speaker, in one of nation and a number of it's multi-national cor- post as a teacher in three inner-city schools to the many transitions that are taking place at porations are attempting to recruit workers his current position as deputy superintendent the Department of Housing and Urban Devel- from outside the United States to fill key Infor- for the Los Angeles Unified School District, opment, Allen I. Polsby, a mainstay of the Of- mation Technology (IT) positions. This trend Ron has devoted his life to improving our pub- fice of General Counsel as Associate General could be halted if more elementary and sec- lic schools and boosting educational opportu- Counsel for Legislation and Regulations, has ondary schools would mentor and convince nities for the young people of his community, moved to new duties. Al Polsby grew up in my young women to take more math and science State, and Nation. district, on a farm in Norwichtown, and at- classes with a stronger emphasis on critical Ron launched his career in the 1960's as a tended Samuel Huntington Elementary School thinking and logical reasoning skills. Moreover, teacher at two east Los Angeles schools and in the 1940's. Many members of his family, according to the American Association of Uni- a third in south Los Angeles. His classes were starting in the 1890's, have been prominent in versity Women (AAUW) 65% of all jobs in the filled with minority students to whom Ron com- the civic, commercial, educational, medical, year 2000 and beyond will require techno- mitted his time, talents, and resources with and religious affairs of New London County. logical skills, yet women are still being encour- enormous dedication. In addition to classroom He has maintained his personal ties to the aged to take data entry courses. These kinds teaching, Ron served as lead teacher for spe- area through, for example, his membership on of statistics are alarming considering that still cially funded programs, master teacher and the board of directors of the New England He- only 17% of students who take advanced was the sponsor of a student intergroup pro- brew Farmers Society of Chesterfield, of which computer science tests are young women. As gram. Even after he left the classroom, Ron his great-grandfather was an original incorpo- Americans, it is our responsibility to ensure spent 3 years working as consultant on rator. But he has made his professional con- that women throughout our nation are given intergroup relations. tributions nationally, as a lawyer and Federal every opportunity to strive for academic excel- From the early 1970's, Ron has held a num- civil servant. lence. Gender equity in the workforce cannot ber of key administrative posts with the Los For the past 25 years and more, Mr. Polsby be achieved if we don't continue to cultivate Angeles Unified School District. From 1978± has had a hand in the technical, legal aspects young minds by supporting female interests in 81, Ron served as deputy area administrator, of virtually every appropriations measure that jobs that have traditionally gone to males. providing support services for 55,000 students has affected HUD and funding for assisted Lastly, the impact WEEA has had in the pri- from 85 different cultural groups. From 1982± housing and community development nation- vate and public sector is quite evident. More 84, Ron was administrator for Student Adjust- ally. On the basis of his technical mastery, women than ever are being encouraged to ment Services. In this post, he was respon- legal erudition, and a singular fair-mindedness take challenging course work while attempting sible for direct expulsion proceedings, foreign- that permitted him to generate and keep the to shatter corporate America's glass ceiling. student admissions, and liaison services and trust of every political and technical participant However, programs such as WEEA are now attendance accounting. In Ron's current posi- in the appropriations process during his ten- under attack from political pundits who believe tion, deputy superintendent in the Office of ure, his views have also often resulted in af- women have caught up and even surpassed Government Relations and Public Affairs, he fecting how the policies of appropriations were men. Clearly, nothing could be farther from the oversees grants assistance, policy research made. truth. The truth is that while women have and development, and Parent Community The best example of Mr. Polsby's impact on made significant gains in corporate America Services, among other duties and responsibil- policy is in the now-accepted practices relating they still trail men in the areas of science and ities. to the permitted uses of various classes of un- technology. Although gender equity issues are Ron has also worked with numerous outside expended funds carried over from one fiscal now at the forefront of American politics, pro- organizations in the area of public education. year to the next. The legal theories on which grams such as WEEA provide critical research In 1973, he founded the Tuesday Night Group, these practices have been based, and which that continues to identify important need a Sacramento-based education coalition that have in turn been one of the impetuses for the

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VerDate 1299 04:13 Oct 26, 1999 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A25OC8.000 pfrm04 PsN: E25PT1 E2168 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks October 25, 1999 custom of reprogramming notifications, have Law School. He is married to Gail K. Polsby, a legislative forum with policymakers on em- to a large extent been created and developed a private psychotherapist and long-time faculty ployment issues; a job fair at Guam's One- by Mr. Polsby. Historically, based on these member at the Washington School of Psychi- Stop Employment Center; and ``A Day in the legal theories, many billions of dollars, particu- atry. The now live in Bethesda, MD. Their two Life'' sensitivity activity in which able people larly for assisted housing, have been made children are adutlsÐDan, a lawyer named for experience what it is like to have a disability. available that would not otherwise have been his long-deceased grandfather, and Abigail, a An island-wide call for nominations of per- used. professional wilderness guide. sons and organizations who exemplified supe- On a technical level, one needs only to Mr. Speaker, Allen Polsby has had signifi- rior performance in the workplace was con- compare an appropriation law of 25 years ago cant opportunities in his career to contribute to ducted. The winners were recognized at an with a current one to see Mr. Polsby's impact, the development of public and legal policy. He Awards Ceremony with Guam's Lieutenant along with that of many other people, on the has made the most of these opportunities to Governor presenting the awards. It gives me modernization of the appropriations laws. improve housing policy and develop innovative great pleasure at this time to recognize, con- Among the features of current appropriations legal doctrine. I wish him all the best in his fu- gratulate and commend the winners as well. laws, not found 25 years ago, that Mr. Polsby ture endeavors. For superior performance in the workplace as contributed are serially numbered administra- f a Public Sector Employee, Ms. Catherine P. tive provisions, and cross-citations for appro- Leon Guerrero of the Department of Revenue priations laws, which are in general not codi- ABILITIES EMPLOYMENT MONTH and Taxation; for superior performance in the fied, to the U.S. Statutes at Large. These and workplace as a Private Sector Employee, Mr. many other basic technical innovations were a HON. ROBERT A. UNDERWOOD Joel E. Oyardo of Atkins Kroll, Inc.; and for su- result of Mr. Polsby's application of a personal OF GUAM perior performance in the workplace as an standard to the drafts of appropriations bill IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Employee of a Non-Profit Organization, Mr. texts. The standard is in this question: Can an Monday, October 25, 1999 Elipido Agaran of Goodwill Industries. The De- able lawyer far from a Federal Depository Li- partment of Revenue & Taxation took the Out- brary, such as in Norwichtown, decipher the Mr. UNDERWOOD. Mr. Speaker, it is char- standing Public Sector Employer Award; Citi- text? Any time the answer to this question was acteristic of the people of my district to look zens Security Bank won the Outstanding Pri- ``no,'' another innovation has soon followed. for and find humor in adversity; to prompt a vate Sector Employer Award and the Out- Mr. Polsby has carried responsibility for smile from those who grieve, or to laugh in the standing Non-profit Organization Employer many other legislative duties, in addition to ap- midst of misfortune. We have learned, over Award was given to Goodwill Industries of propriations. These have included the drafting many generations, through a long history of Guam. Also to be commended are the plan- of such bills as the Federal Housing Corpora- natural and man-made disasters, that laughter ners of this year's ``Think Abilities . . . Em- tion Charter Act, largely in H.R. 2975, 105th indeed is the best medicine. Now, as the rest ploy-Abilities'' Month: the Guam Develop- Cong., 1st Sess., which is a conceptual and of the nation observes the month of October mental Disabilities Council, the University of technical landmark despite the fact that it was as National Disabilities Month, we in Guam Guam's University Affiliated Programs on De- not enacted. He is also the draftsman of the continue to look on the bright side, as is our velopmental Disabilities, the Department of In- America's Private Investment Companies Act nature, and have proclaimed this month ``Abili- tegrated Services for Individuals with Disabil- bill, H.R. 2764 and S. 1565, 106th Cong., 1st ties Employment Month,'' with the theme ities, Goodwill Guam and Guma' Mami. Sess., which is part of the Clinton administra- ``Think Abilities . . . Employ Abilities.'' Maulek che'cho' miyu para todo I maninutet tion's New Markets Initiative. Mr. Polsby has The Guam Developmental Disabilities Coun- na taotao Guam, Si Yu'os ma'ase hamyo also been one of the participants in the draft- cil, the University of Guam's University Affili- todos. ing of almost all HUD legislation during the ated Programs on Developmental Disabilities, f past 20 years, and more recently, as Asso- the Department of Integrated Services for Indi- ciate General Counsel, has supervised the viduals with Disabilities' Division of Vocational MAKE A DIFFERENCE DAY legislation and regulations functions within the Rehabilitation, and the non-profit organizations Office of General Counsel at HUD. which provide services to persons with disabil- HON. BOB BARR In transition to new duties, Mr. Polsby ities are working together to sponsor and co- OF GEORGIA served briefly, for the second time in his ca- ordinate an impressive schedule of events and IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES reer, as acting General Counsel of HUD. He activities to promote awareness, under- Monday, October 25, 1999 became HUD's Associate General Counsel for standing and the need as well as the benefits Appeals in September. of employing the abilities of our families, Mr. BARR of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, it is my After a few years in private practice, Allen I. friends and neighbors who are disabled in distinct honor today to recognize all Ameri- Polsby started his civil service career in 1963 some way. The Governor of Guam issued a cans, and especially those at Carrollton Ele- as a trial lawyer at the Civil Aeronautics proclamation stating that, ``Guam cannot af- mentary School, participating in ``Make A Dif- Board. While there, he tried several formal ford, either morally or financially, to lose the ference Day,'' October 23rd. cases and argued appeals to the 5-member contributions of persons with disabilities in the Make A Difference Day is America's most Board, but his most lasting impact has come workplace or in our community at large.'' The encompassing national day of helping others; from an informal matter before the Board. The proclamation further states, ``October is set a celebration of neighbor helping neighbor; matter was whether to approve a senior citi- aside to help our community recognize the tre- friend helping friend; young helping old; old zens discount fare tariff. Eighty years of con- mendous value and potential that people with helping young; teacher helping student; em- sistent precedent made by Federal transpor- disabilities have to commit and dedicate our- ployer helping employee; stranger helping tation regulatory agencies, including the CAB, selves to their full empowerment, integration stranger. With the generous support of many supported disapproval. Mr. Polsby proposed a employment. . . .'' private sponsors, nearly two million people reinterpretation of the Federal Aviation Act of To this end, numerous activities are now set aside the fourth Saturday in October 1958 that supplied a sound legal basis for ap- planned. These include Pre-employment for assisting others in their communities. proving the discount fares tariff. The CAB ap- Workshops, which focus on pre-employment At Carrollton Elementary School, in the 7th proved the fares on that basis, and other regu- skills, personal hygiene, resume preparation, district of Georgia, Principal Kathy Howell and latory agencies soon followed in approving application and interview skills and inter- Associate Principal Anita Buice have spear- senior citizen discounts under their jurisdic- personal relationships in the workplace; Con- headed an excellent, day-long campaign ena- tions. sumer Employment Workshops, to promote bling parents and students to improve their Mr. Polsby first came to HUD in 1966, and consumer knowledge of employment opportu- school; including projects such as constructing served his apprenticeship as a legislative nities, accessing employment services and en- educational materials and planting flowers in draftsman under the tutelage of the estab- trepreneurship; Employer Power Workshops to the schoolyard. lished master, Hilbert Fefferman. Mr. Polsby increase job opportunities and expand em- I would like to commend Principal Howell, also worked in the office of program counsel ployer placement skills with emphasis on sen- Associate Principal Buice, and the students for the Model Cities Program and the Govern- sitivity, provisions of the Americans with Dis- and parents of Carrollton Elementary School ment National Mortgage Association, and in abilities Act (ADA), successful job accom- for their outstanding efforts; and I know they many other capacities at HUD over the years. modations and performing job analyses. Addi- will work for a better community, not just on Allen I. Polsby is a graduate of Brown Uni- tionally, Guam System for Assistive Tech- Make A Difference Day, but every day of their versity and the George Washington University nology will hold an open house; there will be lives. Grassroots volunteer efforts such as

VerDate 1299 04:00 Oct 26, 1999 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A25OC8.003 pfrm04 PsN: E25PT1 October 25, 1999 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E2169 this, will continue to strength America's com- not true. The Palestinian people are the most new moves they learned from Bernie. Kids munities, and thereby keep America strong hospitable, loving people you would ever want are kids, and people are people, no matter well into the 21st Century. to meet.'' where they are. We had a wonderful oppor- tunity to get to know these groups, and it f One of the highlights of the trip was the per- was hard to leave.’’ sonal meeting with President Yasir Arafat dur- PERSONAL EXPLANATION A Baptist group arranged for Rod Carney, ing the visit. There was a prayer, and an ex- owner of Grace Book Store in Beckley and change of gifts, with President Arafat giving John Brown, a computer specialist with the HON. DAVID VITTER the group a Nativity set with the inscription Mine Safety and Health Administration in OF LOUISIANA Bethlehem 2000 as a gift from Gaza, and the Mount Hope, to take pictures of people living IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES West Virginia group gave the President a gift in the West Bank. ‘‘Family is very important there, and they Monday, October 25, 1999 of the world-famous West Virginia Glass, a Bible and a West Virginia Lapel Pin from Gov- don’t have any way of getting pictures made. Mr. VITTER. Mr. Speaker, on rollcall No. A lot of families have been separated, and it ernor Cecil Underwood. President Arafat told means a lot to them to have family portraits 522, I was late arriving on the House floor. the group they would be welcome again any- made or to even have individual pictures of Had I been present, I would have voted ``no.'' time they desire to visit Palestine. family members,’’ Carney said. f It was my pleasure to personally convey He shot 16 rolls of film and sent them to Rev. Blizzard's request to me to help arrange Huntington, where a photo shop will develop CAMERA AND BASKETBALL HOOPS for a personal meeting with President Arafat. the photographs at no charge and send them HELP BRIDGE CULTURAL GAP I was able to hand the request to President back for Baptist workers in the West Bank BETWEEN WEST VIRGINIANS Arafat in person during his recent visit to to distribute to the families there. AND PALESTINIANS ‘‘We were in homes of people who had very Washington. little, and yet they always welcomed us It is Christian efforts such as those carried warmly and offered us food and beverages. HON. NICK J. RAHALL II out by Rev. Blizzard and his group from the We knew sometimes they were offering us all OF WEST VIRGINIA Beckley and Huntington Baptist Church and they had. We were all deeply touched by IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the Fellowship of Christian Athletes that can their hospitality,’’ Carney said. Monday, October 25, 1999 help us put an end to the mindless stereo- ‘‘When people asked us why we came, we typing of Palestinians and others of Arab-de- told them we believe God wanted us to go Mr. RAHALL. Mr. Speaker, it gives me great scent as bomb-throwing terrorists. I know Rev. there to show our love for the Palestinian pleasure to submit for the RECORD an article people and to extend a hand to help them in Blizzard will continue his missionary work in any way we could,’’ Brown said. which appeared in the Beckley, WV, Register- Palestine in the years to come. Herald, on October 17, 1999. Huntington Audiologist Tom Waybright As the Representative of Rev. Blizzard and accompanied the group and did volunteer As you will note from reading this article, 10 the other 11 members of his group who made work in a school for the hearing-impaired. men from Beckley and 2 from Huntington, WV, the trip, I am very proud to insert the news- ‘‘This was a unique opportunity to learn representing the Memorial Baptist Church and paper article describing his experience in Pal- more about the people and to provide a serv- the Fellowship of Christian Athletes recently estine in the CONGRESSIONAL RECORD. ice for them,’’ Blizard said. ‘‘Everywhere we visited Gaza and the West Bank in the Middle went, people were so appreciative and they East, where they used some very common TEN MEN FROM BECKLEY, TWO FROM HUN- just treated us like family.’’ skills to build friendships with Palestinians. TINGTON, USED SKILLS TO BUILD FRIEND- One unexpected highlight was the oppor- SHIPS WITH PALESTINIANS The Reverend Paul Blizzard, who lead the tunity to meet with Palestinian National Authority President Yasser Arafat and ex- group on the mission to Gaza and the West (By Bev Davis) A Beckley group used a basketball, a cam- change greetings and gifts with him, Blizard Bank, said that his visit was to show their love added. for the Palestinian people and to extend a era to build friendships in another part of the world. ‘‘Through the efforts of Abu Tariq, the helping hand in any way they could. And they The Rev. Paul Blizard, pastor of Memorial president’s personal representative, our did so in a most astonishing but effective man- Baptist Church in Beckley, used contacts whole group was invited into the national nerÐwith a camera and basketball hoops. from previous trips to the Middle East to ar- headquarters to meet him. We talked with Aided by Bernard Bostick, coach at the Beck- range a 12-day visit to Gaza and the West him and prayed with him. We gave him gifts ley-Stratton Junior High School, and Mike Bank, where 10 men from Beckley and two from Gov. Cecil Underwood’s office—lapel from Huntington used some special skills to pins in the shape of the state of West Vir- White, area director of the fellowship of Chris- ginia and a piece of glass from our state. The tian athletes, the West Virginians worked with build friendships with Palestinians there. ‘‘There is so much bad press and mis- president gave us a Nativity set with the in- basketball camps to help the youths develop leading information about Palestinians. We scription ‘‘Bethlehem 2000’. One of our men their sports emphasis. see all of the rock-throwing and terrorism gave him a Bible. It was quite an experience While the language barrier was presentÐ and are led to believe those acts characterize for all of us,’’ Blizard said. West Virginians don't speak Arabic as a rule, the people there. It just is not true. The Pal- ‘‘It was reported the next day that Arafat and few Palestinians speak EnglishÐthey estinians we met are the most hospitable, enjoyed our visit very much and he sent found hand signals often worked just as well loving people you would ever want to meet,’’ word that we are welcome again,’’ Blizard Blizard said. said. as wordsÐand learned all over again that kids Several of the men said they would like to are kids and people are people no matter The American team took gifts of food, shoes, sports equipment and T-shirts. go back. where they are when it comes to sports. ‘‘We gave over 100 pairs of shoes to a doc- ‘‘We have made wonderful friends in the The camera was wielded by Rod Carney tor who will distribute them in a Bedouin Middle East and are eager to see them again. who owns the Grace Book Store in Beckley, camp in Gaza. The people are very poor We have come to love the Palestinian people, and John Brown, a computer specialist with there. The shoes will enable the doctor to get and we look forward to our return there,’’ the Mine Safety and Health Administration in people to come to the clinic for vaccinations Blizard said. Mount Hope, WV, who took pictures of the and other medical services,’’ Blizard said. f basketball games and of families. Mr. Carney The group also organized a three-fold plan noted that ``family is very important in Pal- to provide several services to their Pales- TRIBUTE TO ARTURO RODRIGUEZ tinian hosts. estine, and they don't have any way of getting Bernard Bostick, a coach at Beckley-Strat- pictures made of themselves. Many families ton Junior High School, and Mike White, HON. HOWARD L. BERMAN have been separated and it means a lot to area director of the Fellowship of Christian OF CALIFORNIA them to have family portraits made or to even Athletes, prepared themselves to work in IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES have individual pictures of family members.'' basketball camps, teaching new skills and The film will be developed in Huntington and helping the Palestinians develop their sports Monday, October 25, 1999 the photos sent to the Baptist workers in the emphasis. Mr. BERMAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise to pay West Bank for distribution among the families. ‘‘We met with a group of kids who didn’t tribute to my close friend, Arturo Rodriguez, speak much English, and we didn’t know Ar- Reverend Blizzard noted that ``there is so abic, but when the balls started to bounce, who has been the president of the United much bad press and misleading information there was one language,’’ White said. ‘‘We Farm Workers since 1993. Arturo assumed about Palestinians. We see all the rock-throw- used hand signals to explain techniques, and the presidency of the UFW following the death ing and terrorism and are led to believe those the expressions on the faces of the players of the organization's founder, Cesar Chavez. acts characterize the people there. It just is told us immediately they were pleased with Although no one could ever replace Cesar

VerDate 1299 04:00 Oct 26, 1999 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00003 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A25OC8.006 pfrm04 PsN: E25PT1 E2170 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks October 25, 1999 Chavez, just as no one could ever replace the Force for ``A Century of Service to Amer- 45 years of confrontation is the modern legacy Martin Luther King, those of us who care ica.'' Earlier today, I was privileged to join the of the Submarine Force.'' deeply about the UFW and the plight of farm- Postal Service, the U.S. Navy and veterans Mr. Speaker, America owes a great debt to workers have been tremendously impressed from across eastern Connecticut in introducing the members of the Submarine ForceÐpast by Arturo's leadership and accomplishments these stamps, which commemorate the Cen- and present. A series of stamps is a small these past 6 years. tennial of the Submarine Force. In this series, gesture of a thankful nation to honor their Under Arturo's direction, the UFW won 16 we can witness the stunning progress we service, their sacrifice, and their role in guar- straight secret-ballot electionsÐmost by big have made from the Navy's first submarineÐ anteeing that successive generations of Amer- marginsÐand signed 21 new contracts with the U.S.S. HollandÐto the Ohio and Los An- icans have been able to enjoy the freedoms growers. He also organized some highly pub- geles Class submarines of the late Twentieth that make this country the greatest nation on licized, well-attended marches on behalf of the century. However, these stamps honor much earth. UFW. The marchers always include many more than technological prowess. They remind f us of the selfless service of tens of thousands teenagers too young to have personal memo- EXCEL PROGRAM FOR GOVERN- of veterans who patrolled the depths of the ries of Cesar Chavez, but eager to continue MENT OF GUAM EMPLOYEES the work of the UFW. world's oceans guaranteeing victory over tyr- When he was a teenager living in San Anto- anny and security for all Americans. nio, TX, in the mid 1960's, Arturo first heard ``A Century of Service to America'' is a fit- HON. ROBERT A UNDERWOOD from his parish priest about Cesar Chavez and ting theme for the Submarine Force. ``A Cen- OF GUAM the burgeoning UFW. Inspired by the struggle, tury'' recognizes the magnitude of the anniver- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Arturo became an active supporter of the sary. Nearly a century ago, the Navy took Monday, October 25, 1999 farmworkers. At the University of Michigan in ownership of its first submarine, the U.S.S. Mr. UNDERWOOD. Mr. Speaker, the gov- 1971, for example, Arturo organized support Holland. Since then, 648 submarines have en- ernor of Guam, Carl T.C. Gutierrex, acknowl- for UFW boycotts. tered the forceÐnearly half of which have edges the hard work of government of Guam In 1973, Arturo met Cesar Chavez, which been build in Groton, Connecticut, also known employees. The governor's employee recogni- changed his life in two ways. For one, he as the ``Submarine Capital of the World.'' Our tion program, better known as the Excel Pro- joined the UFW, working for two decades to submarines have become technological mar- gram, is the highest and most competitive em- plot and implement strategy. The second was vels, the crown jewels of our nation's fleet. ployee awards bestowed by the governor. This a bonus: Arturo met and fell in love with Linda Consider how far we've come: the mighty program showcases the outstanding employ- Chavez, Cesar's daughter. The couple were Ohio class submarines are nearly as wide as ees and programs within the government of married in 1974 at La Paz, the UFW's head- the Holland was long! Today, our best and Guam. quarters near Bakersfield, CA. Today Arturo brightest are working to get the next genera- Over 60 governmental agencies and depart- and Linda live at La Paz with their three chil- tions of submarines, the Seawolf and Virginia ments participate in this program. Awardees dren. Class subs, into the fleet. These will be the are chosen within each department's nomi- Prior to becoming its president, Arturo quietest and the most advanced submarines nees for 55 occupational groups. These worked on many key issues for the UFW. In ever launched giving their crews an almost groups range from clerical to labor and trades 1975, Arturo helped organize union represen- limitless range of new capabilities. to professional and technical positions. The tation elections in the Salinas Valley, including ``Service'' is a tribute to our submariners various awards reflect individual and group the UFW campaign at Molera Packing Co.Ð who risked their lives, everyone who sup- performance, valor, sports, community service, the artichoke ranch where the first election ported their efforts, and the men and women cost savings, and integrity. under the California Agricultural Labor Rela- who designed and built five generations of My sincerest congratulations go to this tions Act took place. Two years later, he orga- submarines. Over the past one hundred years, year's awardees. I urge them to keep up the nized union elections in Imperial Valley vege- 400,000 men and women have either served good work. I am pleased to submit for the table fields and Ventura County citrus or- aboard submarines or provided mission sup- RECORD the names of this year's outstanding chards. port. Over 3,500 veterans of the Submarine employees. From May through September 1992, Arturo Force have made the supreme sacrifice for INSPIRATION AND ENCOURAGEMENT AWARD coordinated UFW help for grape workers walk- their country. Veterans of the Submarine Small Dept./Agency: Lucina Leon Guer- ing off their jobs in the largest Coachella and Force during World War II paid the highest rero, Vocational Rehabilitation Worker, San Joaquin Valley vineyard demonstrations price in lives lost. Admiral Chester A. Nimitz, DISID in 20 years. He became president in May a submariner himself before he led the U.S. Medium Dept./Agency: Lt. Kenneth R. Navy in the Pacific during the Second World Paulino, Customs and Quarantine Officer Su- 1993, a few weeks after the death of Cesar pervisor, Customs and Quarantine Agency Chavez. War, said: ``It is to the everlasting honor and Large Dept./Agency: Eulalia Harui-Walsh, Arturo has renewed UFW's presence both in glory of our submarine personnel that they Social Worker II, Guam Memorial Hospital the fields and in the halls of government. In never failed us in our days of great peril.'' Authority Sacramento and in Washington, he joins our In southeastern Connecticut, we also know SILENT ONES struggle to prevent the restoration of the dis- that the men and women of Electric Boat Small Dept./Agency: Mary J. Sebastian, credited and disgraced bracero program. serve their country. They design and build Administrative Services Officer, Military Af- I ask my colleagues to join me in saluting some of the most sophisticated machines the fairs Arturo Rodriguez, whose lifelong commitment world has ever known. Members of the Sub- Medium Dept./Agency: Gerard V. Aflague, marine Force have been so successful in Customs and Quarantine Officer III, Customs to civil rights and economic justice inspires us and Quarantine Agency all. I am proud to be his friend and to fight by safeguarding our nation in part because of the Large Dept./Agency: Susie B. Reyes-Wells, his side against further exploitation of Amer- craftsmanship and hard work of generations of Administrative Assistant, Guam Memorial ica's farmworkers. EB employees. Hospital Authority f Finally, we focus on what the Submarine Community Service—Annie P. Roberto, Force means to America. It turned the tide in Program Coordinator III, DPHSS UNVEILING OF STAMPS HONORING the Pacific during the Second World War ac- Female Athlete of the Year—Arleen M. THE UNITED STATES SUB- counting for fifty five percent of all enemy Sahagon, Electric Meter Reader Supervisor, Guam Power Authority MARINE FORCE ON ITS 100TH AN- shipping destroyed while comprising only two Male Athlete of the Year—Kenneth Rios, NIVERSARY percent of all Naval forces. During the Cold Control Operator, Guam Power Authority War, the ``Forty-One for Freedom'' Polaris/Po- Sports Team of the Year—Guam Customs seidon and succeeding Trident submarines Golf Team, Customs and Quarantine Agency HON. SAM GEJDENSON Livesaving—Lillian S.N. Opena, Employ- OF CONNECTICUT ensured that our nation would never be the target of nuclear aggression. Daring intel- ment Program Administrator, Department IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES of Labor ligence missions provided a clear picture of Monday, October 25, 1999 Integrity—Diogenes L. Tamondong, Inter- the capabilities and the goals of the Soviets national Auditor, Guam Power Authority Mr. GEJDENSON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today and other nations which threatened our na- MANAGER OF THE YEAR to congratulate members of the United States tional interests. As Secretary of Defense Small Dept./Agency: Bernard Punzalan, Submarine Force as the U.S. Postal Service Cohen said in urging the Postal Service to Administrator and Operations Manager, unveils a series of stamps which pay tribute to honor this anniversary, ``the peaceful end to Guam Economic Development Authority

VerDate 1299 04:00 Oct 26, 1999 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00004 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A25OC8.011 pfrm04 PsN: E25PT1 October 25, 1999 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E2171 Medium Dept./Agency: Lillian S.N. Opena, Technical & Professional Engineering: Ro- Plant Operations: Bartolome Abuan, Plant Employment Program Administrator, De- selle Guarin, Engineer I, Guam EPA Shift Supervisor, Guam Power Authority partment of Labor Planning: Edwin G. Aranza, Planner II, Merit Cup Leader Award: The best of the Large Dept. Agency: Daniel P. Astroga, Guam EPA best among the outstanding Supervisors & Personnel Services Administrator, Depart- Wildlife, Biology, Agricultural Science & Managers of the Year: ment of Administration Related: Victor P. Camacho, Biologist I, De- Daniel P. Astorgen, Personnel Services Ad- COST SAVINGS/INNOVATIVE IDEA OF THE YEAR partment of Commerce ministrator, Department of Administration Labortory Services: Victoria Cinco, Hos- Merit Cup Employee Award: The best of Small Dept./Agency: Vera L.F. Dela Crus, pital Laboratory Technician III, Guam Me- the best among the outstanding Employees Word Processing Secretary II, Military Af- morial Authority of the Year: fair Crime Scene & Related Technical: Monica Joseph R. Meno, Police Officer II, Guam Medium Dept./Agency: Mary A. Kolski, P. Ada, Criminalist I, GPD Police Department Chemical Dependency Treatment Specialist Nursing & Dental Hygiene: Jennifer III, Department of Corrections Rosario, Staff Nurse II, Guam Memorial Hos- Large Dept./Agency: Bradley A. Hokanson, pital Authority f Program Coordinator IV, Guam Police De- Custodial: Andres S. Bautista, Mainte- HIGH PERFORMANCE SCHOOLS partment nance Custodian, DPW PROJECT/PROGRAM OF THE YEAR Equipment Operation & Related: Francis ACT OF 1999 Small Dept./Agency: Guam Big Summer G. Salas, Equipment Operator Leader, GPA Festival Street Party, Guam Visitors Bureau Mechanical and Metal Trades: John S. HON. MARK UDALL Angoco, Auto Mechanic II, DPW Medium Dept./Agency: Youth & Family OF COLORADO Outreach Program, GHURA Building Trades: Joe Antonio, Mainte- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Large Dept./Agency: Liheng Famagu’on, nance, DYA Department of Education Power System Electrical: Jose S.N. Cruz, Monday, October 25, 1999 Substation Electrician II, GPA UNIT OF THE YEAR Plant Operations: Gregorio T. Quitano, Mr. UDALL of Colorado. Mr. Speaker, today Small Dept./Agency: Division of Support Plant Maintenance Mechanic II, GPA I am introducing the High Performance Services, DISID Electronics and Related Technical: Shane Schools Act of 1999, a bill intended to help Medium Dept./Agency: Guam-Hawaii Med- Hernandez, Electronic Technician II, Guam school districts build schools that provide bet- ical Referral Office, Governor’s Office Memorial Hospital Authority. ter learning environments for children, while Large Dept./Agency: Building Construction SUPERVISOR OF THE YEAR & Facility Maintenance, DPW also saving on energy costs and protecting the Keypunch & Computer Operations: Chris- environment. DEPARTMENT OF THE YEAR tian Quitugua, Computer Operations Super- I am pleased that my colleague GEORGE Small Dept./Agency: Guam Economic De- visor, Guam Memorial Hospital Authority velopment Agency Office Management & Miscellaneous Ad- MILLER is joining me as an original cosponsor Medium Dept./Agency: Department of ministrative: R. Gregory Sablan, Loan Offi- of this bill. Youth Affairs cer, Guam Economic Development Authority Many of you know about my interest in en- Large Dept./Agency: Department of Public Real Estate Registration & Taxation: ergy efficiency and renewable energy tech- Works Sharon C. Rodriguez, Acting Deputy Civil nologies. These technologies further our na- Recognition of Former Outstanding Em- Registrar, Depart of Land Management tional goals of broad-based economic growth, ployee—Ana Artero, Library Technician II, General Administration & Management environmental protection, national security, Department of Education Systems Analysis: Cecilia D. Javier, Admin- and economic competitiveness. EMPLOYEE OF THE YEAR istrative Officer, Department of Public Works In recent years, we've seen a wide array of General Clerical: Cheryl B. Peralta, Clerk Program Administration: Robert R. successes in developing these technologies. III, DPHSS Kelley, Program Coordinator IV, Depart- In particular, much research has focused on Typing & Secretarial: Jessica Q. Chong, ment of Public Health & Social Services Word Processing Secretary II, Customs & improving energy efficiency and increasing the Accounting & Fiscal: Reynaldo I. Dayson, Quarantine Agency use of renewable energy in building in a General Accounting Supervisor, Guam Power Keypunch & Computer Operations: Johns ``whole building'' approach to design and con- Authority struction. By incorporating advanced energy A. P. Borja, Teleprocessing Network Coordi- Youth Services & Related: Alber nator, GTA Buendicho, Youth Service Supervisor, De- efficiency technologies, daylighting, and re- Office Management & Miscellaneous Ad- partment of Youth Affairs newable energy, ``whole buildings'' provide ministrative: Mercy Santiago, Administra- Public Safety: Bonnie A. C. Suba, Police benefits in the way of energy savings, environ- tive Assistant, Guam Economic Development Sergeant I, Guam Police Department mental protection, and economic efficiency. As Authority Security & Correction: June D. P. Aguon, buildings account for roughly a third of our an- Real Estate Registration and Taxation: Correction Supervisor II, Department of Cor- Francisco T. Cepeda, Land Agent II, DPW nual energy consumption and a commensu- rections rate share of greenhouse gas emissions, this Purchasing, Surplus Property, Supply & Technical & Professional Engineering: Related: Velma L. Camacho, Buyer I, UOG Perlita L. Sucgang, Engineer II (Acting En- research focus seems well justified. General Administration & Management gineer Supervisor), Department of Public The bill I am introducing todayÐthe ``High Systems Analysis: Deborah Chu, Research Works Performance Schools Act of 1999''Ðtakes the Officer, Guam Economic Development Au- Planning: Jordan Kaye, Chief Planner, concept of ``whole buildings'' and puts it into thority Guam Environmental Protection Agency the context of our schools. My bill would es- Program Administration: Bernard Laboratory Services: Glendalyn Pangelinan, Lastimoza, Program Coordinator I, GHURA tablish a program in the Department of Edu- Hospital Laboratory Technician III, Guam cation to help school districts produce ``high Accounting & Fiscal: Mary A. Mantanona, Memorial Hosptial Authority Accounting Technician II, AHRD Crime Scene & Related Technical: Rose M. performance'' school buildings. It would pro- Personnel Administration, Equal Employ- A. Fejeran, Criminalist III, Guam Police De- vide block grants to state offices to education ment & Public Information: Grace O. Garces, partment and energy, via state Governors, that they Public Information Officer, Guam EPA Nursing & Dental Hygiene: Melinda would then provide to school districts for build- Computer Programming & Analysis: Patri- Treluas, Community Health Nurse Super- ing design and technical assistance. These cia C. Dulla, Programmer/Analyst I, GPA visor I, Department of Public Health & So- grants would be available to school districts Community & Social Services: Rosemarie cial Services D. Nanpie, Social Worker III, Department of that are faced with rising elementary and sec- Labor, Grounds & Maintenance: Eleanor F. ondary school enrollments, that can't afford to Mental Health & Substance Abuse Borja, Solid Waste Management Assistant Counseling Psychology & Related: Mary Superintendent, Department of Public Works make major investments in construction or Korski, Chemical Dependency Treatment Equipment Operation & Related; Benny C. renovation, and that commit to work with the Specialist III, DOC Salas, Cargo Checker Supervisor, Port Au- state agencies to produce school facilities that Employment & Service Related: June R. thority of Guam incorporate a ``high performance'' building ap- San Nicolas, Employment Development Mechanical and Metal Trades: Vicente C. proach. Worker II, AHRD San Nicolas, Heavy Equipment Supervisor, The time is ripe for improving the way we Library Science & Related: Roque Iriarte, Department of Public Works build our schools. This country is currently ex- Library Technician II, UOG Building Trades: Silvester T. Mendiola, Public Safety: Joseph R. Meno, Police Offi- Painter Supervisor, DPW periencing a dramatic increase in student en- cer II, GPD Power System Electrical: Norman P. Mesa, rollment due to the ``baby boom echo.'' the Security & Correction: Tommy King Cor- Line Electrician Supervisor, Guam Power children of the baby boom generation. During rections Officer I, DOC Authority the 20 years from 1989 to 2009, this Nation is

VerDate 1299 04:00 Oct 26, 1999 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00005 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A25OC8.014 pfrm04 PsN: E25PT1 E2172 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks October 25, 1999 being asked to educate an additional 8.3 mil- America take part in Red Ribbon Week, a employers and directors would not have to lion children. At the same time, over 70 per- seven-day observance promoting drug-free worry about liability except in very rare cases. cent of our Nation's schools were built before communities. The message during this week Under the vague language of Norwood-Din- 1960 and are now in need of major repairs. is simple, ``just say no to drugs.'' The vibrant gell, however, there is uncertainty. Uncertainty Visiting schools in the 2nd Congressional red ribbons tied around flagpoles, street signs is always a breeding ground for lawsuits, and District in Colorado, I have seen firsthand the and school yard fences remind us together we the result would be their employers willing to spaces in which our children are learning and can do something about drugs and drug provide health care to working families. Had growing. Many districts can't afford sorely abuse in our communities. Mr. HOUGHTON's substitute passed, the bill needed remodeling or construction of new Sponsored by the National Family Partner- would have had all the protection and access schools, while others are scrambling to ad- ship and observed by numerous other public provisions of the Norwood-Dingell bill, but law- dress severe overcrowding issues. and we service organizations, Red Ribbon Week has suits would have been limited in a reasonable aren't alone: School enrollment in Colorado in- grown from its humble beginnings in memory way. creased by 70,000 students in the last five of Camarena's tragic death, into a national I also support the same common sense lim- years. While new schools open at or above movement against drugs and drug abuse. In its on suits against doctors and other profes- capacity, enrollment is projected to grow in communities everywhere the week is observed sionals that have forced malpractice insurance Colorado by 120,000 in the next decade. through rallies, lectures, essay contests and to skyrocket, doctors to practice ``defensive Clearly, there's an urgent need for school other awareness activities. medicine'' and raise everyone's costs, forcing constructionÐin Colorado and in very state In a period such as this, where pro-drug even insurance companies to raise prices and across the country. Thousands of communities referenda are being voted on and some public reduce quality of care. Doctors should not nationwide red even now in the process of officials are calling out in favor of drug legal- have any greater liability than insurance com- building new schools and renovating existing ization, it is truly outstanding that our young panies and they also need help redressing the ones. But in drawing up construction plans, people are uniting to show they still know what balance of power that is now tilted too heavily schools often focus on short-term construction is right: staying away from drugs. I commend towards insurance companies, which is why I costs instead of long-term, life-cycle savings. all of the young people participating in Red am a cosponsor of legislation such as H.R. My bill would help ensure that school districts Ribbon Week, as well as other anti-drug activi- 1304, a bill that would allow doctors to come have the tools and assistance they need to ties, for taking an interest in improving their together when dealing with health insurers. make good building decisions. lives and their communities, now and for the In closing, Mr. Speaker, we need to do High performance schools are a win for en- future. If we are to ever win the War on Drugs, more to protect patients and give doctors the freedom to treat their patients using their ergy savings and a win for the environment, grassroots efforts such as this are surely sound medical judgment as the yardstick rath- but best of all, they are also a win for student where we must start . . . and stay. er than an insurance company's bottom line. performance. A growing number of studies link f student achievement and behavior to the Still, there are now more Americans without physical building conditions. A study from Mis- PERSONAL EXPLANATION health insurance than there were just a few sissippi State University, for example, showed short years ago and we need to make sure that in schools in North Carolina, Texas and HON. DAVID VITTER that we don't raise health care costs more Nevada, variables such as natural light and than necessary. I would note that the Con- OF LOUISIANA gressional Budget Office has not done a cost climate control played a role in improved test IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES scores, higher moral and fewer discipline estimate of this bill as required by the Un- Monday, October 25, 1999 problems. funded Mandates Act and that none of us real- We wouldn't dream of just putting type- Mr. VITTER. Mr. Speaker, on rollcall No. ly know how much costs will increase and how writers in these new schoolsÐwe would install 523, I was late arriving on the House floor. many of our constituents will lost their health today's computer technology, Nor should we Had I been present, I would have voted ``no.'' coverage. Before passing a bill that will affect build yesterday's ``energy inefficient,'' non-sus- f nearly every American, I think we owe it to tainable, and less effective schools. Our kids them to find out. OPPOSITION TO THE NORWOOD- are our country's future, and they should have f DINGELL INSURANCE REGULA- the best school facilities, especially if they will TION LEGISLATION TRIBUTE TO MR. FRANK E. cost less and benefit us all in other ways. MATTHEWS, JR. In short, we have an enormous opportunity to build a new generation of sustainable HON. NICK SMITH HON. NICK J. RAHALL II OF MICHIGAN schools, schools that incorporate the best of OF WEST VIRGINIA today's designs and technologies and as a re- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES sult provide better learning environments for Monday, October 25, 1999 our children, cost less to operate, and help Monday, October 25, 1999 protect our local and global environment. The Mr. SMITH of Michigan. Mr. Speaker, I rise Mr. RAHALL. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to High Performance Schools Act would start us in reluctant opposition to the Norwood-Dingell honor Mr. Frank E. Matthews for his tremen- on the road to achieving these goals. I look health insurance regulation legislation. I have dous work for the River Cities Combined Fed- forward to working with Mr. MILLER and other listened to my colleagues and constituents to eral Campaign, his many years with the U.S. Members of the House to move forward with learn all I could before casting my vote. Al- Army Corps of Engineers, as well as the lead- this important initiative. though I am convinced that something needs ership and generosity that he has shown to- f to be done to redress a health insurance sys- ward the City of Huntington and the State of tem that is out of balance, I have several con- West Virginia as a whole. RED RIBBON WEEK cerns that could not be allayed. At the Huntington District Corps of Engi- Norwood-Dingell properly expands the abil- neers, Frank serves as executive officer to the HON. BOB BARR ity of patients to recover damages from health district engineerÐa position that he has held OF GEORGIA care plans in court. The current bar to recov- for 19 years. He adds much needed continuity IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ery of any damages against a health plan is and leadership to this constantly changing inappropriate. Those plans that act negligently field. Monday, October 25, 1999 or are found guilty of medical malpractice Despite his many responsibilities to the Mr. BARR of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, it is my should be held accountable as any medical Army Corps, Frank still makes time for worthy distinct honor today to recognize youth professional would be. Norwood-Dingell, how- causes such as the River Cities Combined throughout the nation, and especially in the ever, would open the gates to these types of Federal Campaign, where he has served as seventh district of Georgia, who will be cele- suits too broadly. coordinator since 1966. Frank has been de- brating ``Red Ribbon Week,'' from October Had the amendment in the nature of a sub- scribed as the glue that holds the River Cities' 23rd to 31st. stitute offered by Representative HOUGHTON, CFC campaign together. Always modest, In 1985, the first Red Ribbon Week was the gentleman from New York, been adopted Frank refuses to take credit for the campaign's held shortly after the tragic murder of Drug by the House, I would have voted for Nor- successÐpreferring to attribute the success to Enforcement Agent Enrique ``Kiki'' Camarena. wood-Dingell on final passage. That common his coworkers generosity. However, his inter- Now, small towns and large cities across sense amendment would have ensured that nal auditing system is one of the many ideas

VerDate 1299 04:00 Oct 26, 1999 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00006 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A25OC8.017 pfrm04 PsN: E25PT1 October 25, 1999 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E2173 that has turned the annual fund-raising drive colleagues to join me in acknowledgment of One recent step to educate, organize, and into such a success. It gives the fundraiser this event. mobilize Americans in this direction took place credibility while assuring donors that their This twenty million-dollar facility will provide last Saturday, October 16th, when more than money is spent appropriately. The auditing training for 1,200±1,400 soldiers each month. 10,000 volunteers in 150 cities joined together system allows Frank to track funded agencies These men and women will receive training in for the first ever National Raise the Roof Day. and ensure that money is spent properly. Any- field medical surgical hospital techniques, field Under Secretary of Housing and Urban Devel- one at anytime can look at the report to see mess preparations, high tech communications, opment Andrew Cuomo's leadership, they where the money is going. Initiatives such as and other basic or advanced military occupa- spent the day repairing and building homes. the auditing system explain how the River Cit- tional specialty training. But they were also building something much ies' campaign has grown and blossomed into The lobby of this new training center will biggerÐa national awareness of one of the a highly successful fund-raising drive under house the B.T. Collins Museum. This will pro- most pressing problems facing our nation, the Frank's leadership. Just last year, Corps of vide a permanent home for many of the histor- need for safe, decent and affordable housing. Engineers employees donated $32,000 to the ical photographs, letters, uniforms, and other I would like to commend everyone who par- River Cities' CFC campaign, or almost 40 per- paraphernalia that B.T. Collins had collected ticipated in this landmark event. In Wash- cent, to the campaign's overall total of throughout his Army and political careers. His ington, D.C. Mayor Anthony Williams, actress $82,608. sisters and friends will donate much of the col- Sarah Jessica Parker, home improvement ex- In addition to his official responsibilities, lection. They will also work closely with the pert Bob Vila, and community volunteers Frank is very active in his hometown commu- military and the builders to insure that the mu- joined Secretary Cuomo to repair homes in nity of Huntington, West Virginia and his list of seum will reflect B.T. Collins' love of country, the Columbia Heights community. In my home activities reads like a Who's Who of area or- family and community service. state of California, more than 1,800 volunteers ganizations. He is a member of the American On this extraordinary day, perhaps the most repaired or built new homes for families in fif- Legion Post 16, the Elks and Rotary Clubs, notable event will be the dedication of a bust teen cities and counties. Similar events took the Huntington Museum of Art, the Marshall of B.T. Collins to be placed at the entrance of place throughout the nationÐled by the na- University Alumni Association, the Southside this important facility. The artist, Garr Ugalde tion's mayors, national non-profits, local com- Neighborhood Association, and is a past com- has been commissioned to create the bust, munity and faith based organizations, busi- mandant of the 340 Marine Corps League. He and he has presented a preliminary wax nesses, and impoverished AmericansÐthem- has also served on the board of directors of model of his work that amazingly captures selves in need of affordable housing. the Region II Mental Health Association, the B.T. Collins in his green beret. This bust will Secretary Cuomo convened this Raise the Boy Scouts of America Tri-State Area Council, be donated by his family and friends. Roof Day for three simple but important rea- and the Huntington Jaycees. B.T. Collins' friends and family made a sons. First, while we live at a time of record I have had the privilege of knowing Frank promise that they would not allow his memory, economic strength, a record number of people for many years. I consider him a dear friend patriotism, ideals, and contribution to his coun- are facing an affordable housing or home and am honored to have worked with him on try to be forgotten. This memorial is one way ownership crisis. There are still a record 5.3 behalf of West Virginia. I would also like to to make good on that promise. It is their sin- million households with worst case housing take this opportunity to thank Frank's wife, cere hope that this museum will inspire sol- needs, and two million units in need of major Jewell, his three married daughters, Maureen, diers to emulate the ideals that B.T. Collins repairs. Despite a record home ownership Samantha, and Juliet, as well as his son, Matt, espoused. rate, home ownership for minorities and in cit- for sharing Frank with all of us. Mr. Speaker, as the friends and family of ies still lags behind. B.T. Collins gather to celebrate this landmark Mr. Speaker, I urge you and my colleagues Raise the Roof Day also showed us that event, I am honored to pay tribute to one of in the House to join me in congratulating there is something that we can do about this Sacramento's most outstanding citizens. B.T. Frank on all of his hard work for West Virginia crisis. We are not helpless. We are not power- Collins' contributions to his community, state, and the United States. He is truly a model of less, either as a nation, or as a community in and country are commendable. I am sincerely generosity and the epitome of a public serv- confronting this challenge. Don't listen to those pleased that this museum and monument to ant. who say that nothing works. There are many this great man will preserve his memory for f programs that are making a difference. HUD's generations. I ask all of my colleagues to join FHA is expanding home ownership with a PERSONAL EXPLANATION with me in wishing B.T. Collins and his family record 1.3 million loans insured this year. continued success in all their endeavors. HOPE VI grants are replacing the worst public HON. MARK UDALL f housing with livable communities. Americans OF COLORADO CONGRATULATIONS ON THE FIRST can take action to organize and mobilize for IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ANNUAL NATIONAL RAISE THE adequate investments in affordable housing. And last year, in partnership with Congress, Monday, October 25, 1999 ROOF DAY HUD won its best budget in a decade. And Mr. UDALL of Colorado. Mr. Speaker, on HON. NANCY PELOSI this year we've done it againÐa significant October 21st, I was unavoidably detained from budget increase for HUD, that includes 60,000 OF CALIFORNIA casting rollcall votes 522, 523, 524, and 525. new affordable housing vouchers, more Had I been present, I would have voted IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES money for the homeless, and increases in ``aye'' on rollcall vote 522, ``aye'' on rollcall Monday, October 25, 1999 funds for Fair Housing and public housing. vote 523, ``no'' on rollcall vote 524, and ``aye'' Ms. PELOSI. Mr. Speaker, yesterday Presi- Finally, Raise the Roof Day celebrates the on rollcall vote 525. dent Clinton signed the HUD±VA appropria- spirit of voluntarismÐthe spirit of communityÐ f tions bill into law providing housing assistance that we need as a nation to tackle our tough- to many impoverished Americans. Unfortu- est challenges. Government must provide the TRIBUTE TO B.T. COLLINS nately, while this bill is an improvement over funds and the resources, but that's only part of the initial House passed spending levels, it the solution. It's when people come together HON. ROBERT T. MATSUI does not go far enough to address the needs to help their neighbors that we can really OF CALIFORNIA of homeless individuals, tenants living in expir- make a difference. That's how this country IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ing Section 8 properties or distressed public was built, and that's how we must take on this housing, and impoverished communities. To challenge as well. Monday, October 25, 1999 ensure that our government has the political Mr. Speaker, Raise the Roof Day was a Mr. MATSUI. Mr. Speaker, I rise in tribute to will to invest adequately in housing assistance, rousing success. Americans need to become B.T. Collins. The date of November 6, 1999 we need to raise public consciousness about more involved in these events. This is an will see the dedication of the B.T. Collins Army the unmet housing and community develop- issue where we can really make a dif- Reserve Training Center, currently under con- ment needs and educate the public about the ferenceÐand a cause that truly deserves our struction at the old Sacramento Army Depot. existing and proven programmatic and policy time and our energy. I look forward to similar Because of this great honor, I ask all of my solutions that address these needs. events in the future.

VerDate 1299 04:00 Oct 26, 1999 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00007 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A25OC8.021 pfrm04 PsN: E25PT1 E2174 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks October 25, 1999 TRIBUTE TO WALTER L. JOHN- privileged, quality child care, human rights and Botifoll for being honored by The Association SON—FRIEND OF BAY AREA the proliferation of sweatshops abroad, and of Cuban Journalist's Board of Governors with WORKING MEN AND WOMEN the civil rights of women, minorities, and immi- its National Award for his years of work and grants. Walter's principled activism has dedication to expanding and protecting the HON. TOM LANTOS touched many lives, and I am grateful for it. rights of a free and open press. Walter's dedication to community service OF CALIFORNIA Dr. Luis J. Botifoll, who once served as the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES has benefitted the people of San Francisco in just every way imaginable. He has served on Director of the Havana based newspaper ``El Monday, October 25, 1999 the Board of Directors of the United Way of Mundo,'' is being honored not only for his Mr. LANTOS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to the Bay Area, the Bay Area Economic Forum, years of service to the Cuban people, but also pay tribute to the extraordinary contributions of the Nature Conservancy, the San Francisco for the leadership he has shown the world's my dear friend, Walter L. Johnson, the Sec- Bay Area Girl Scouts Council, the Council for free press in the face of the dictatorial regime retary-Treasurer of the San Francisco Labor Civic Unity, the Shelter Network (which pro- of Fidel Castro. Council (AFL±CIO) and one of our nation's vides housing and assistance for the home- Through the use of his eloquent articles and most devoted advocates for worker rights and less), and a wealth of other civic, cultural, essays, Dr. Botifoll was able to bring a voice progressive causes. A patriot, a crusader, and charitable, and educational institutions. to a people who were denied the right to free a man of genuine compassion and decency, Mr. Speaker, I urge my colleagues to join press, by the dictatorship of Fidel Castro. me in paying well-deserved tribute to Walter Walter deserves the gratitude and appreciation In recognition of his many achievements, I of all of us who care about economic justice, Johnson and in recognizing the exceptional would like to applaud the hard-work and en- civil rights, worker safety, and affordable contributions of this outstanding man, who has ergy of Dr. Luis J. Botifoll. His dedication to health care. devoted his life to fighting for the interests and the sanctity of free speech deserves all of our Walter Johnson's life of community service values of San Francisco's working men and recognition and respect. began seventy-five years ago in the small women. town of Amenia, North Dakota. While still a f f teenager, he joined the United States Army TRIBUTE TO THE ARMED GUARD and fought in World War II. At the conclusion STATEMENT HONORING MR. of his military service, Walter moved to the HON. GEORGE W. GEKAS BATISTA VIEIRA AND MRS. DO- Bay Area, where he met and married his won- LORES VIEIRA derful wife Jane. They are the parents of three OF PENNSYLVANIA wonderful children. He also contributed his IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES significant energies to his unionÐLocal 1100 Monday, October 25, 1999 HON. ZOE LOFGREN of the United Food & Commercial Workers Mr. GEKAS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to Union (UFCW). Walter's talents as an orga- pay tribute to a group of individuals whose OF CALIFORNIA nizer quickly became apparent to his col- dedicated service deserves recognition. It IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES leagues in the UFCW, who selected him for a gives me great joy to offer my appreciation to series of important positions in Local 1100Ð the brave men of the Naval Armed Guard Monday, October 25, 1999 Business Agent in 1957, President in 1958 Service who protected the flow of supplies on and Executive Officer in 1965. the high seas during World Wars I and II. Ms. LOFGREN. Mr. Speaker, today I wish Walter later was chosen to lead the San Created as a branch of the United States to congratulate Mr. Batista Vieira and Mrs. Do- Mateo County Labor Council. It was while he Navy during World War I to maintain and op- lores Vieira on the 25th anniversary of their in- served in this position that I first worked close- erate weapons aboard merchant ships tar- volvement with the Broadcast Radio Industry, ly with him on issues of concern to working geted by enemy vessels, the men of the a quarter-century tenure that has been marked men and women in our area. Throughout Armed Guard served with unflappable courage by tremendous dedication and service to the these years and the decades that have fol- as they ensured the safe passage of vital sup- Portuguese community in California. Because lowed, he developed a reputation as a fighter plies to Europe. Over 144,900 men served in of their work, the Portuguese language, cul- for the rights of working people and an articu- the Armed Guard on more than 6,000 ships. ture, traditions, and values have remained late spokesman on critical issues affecting the Nearly 2,000 of these brave men lost their alive for the people of California in ways that Bay Area. On the basis of his outstanding lives in defense of freedom. would have been otherwise impossible. Crossing the ocean was a perilous, often record, Walter Johnson was elected Sec- For the last twenty-five years, Mr. and Mrs. horrific journey during both World Wars. retary-Treasurer of the San Francisco Labor Batista's ``Portuguese Radio'' has helped the Enemy submarines were not particular when Council on May 13, 1985, a position he still ``Portuguese of the Diaspora'' living in my dis- targeting military or merchant vessels. The holds. There he has continued to fight for the trict and surrounding areas in Northern Cali- character and heroism of the men of the causes to which he has devoted his life. fornia to remain in close contact with the cus- Armed Guard helped to make those voyages Mr. Speaker, whenever an injustice has toms and lives of their friends and families in a little safer. Their job was not an easy one. been committed against any one of the Labor Portugal. ``The Portuguese Radio'' has im- Council's 75,000 members, Walter Johnson Their lives on the sea consisted of hours of quiet punctuated by moments of terror that re- pressed itself upon the daily lives of so many can be found leading the crusade to right this Portuguese immigrants because of the con- wrong. When irresponsible corporations quired strong nerves and courage. nection it brings to the nation many of these breach contracts or hire strikebreakers or op- It is said that it takes ten individuals to sup- individuals still consider their cultural home- erate sweatshops or discriminate against mi- port one infantryman. The enemy knew that land; the sounds of Portugal broadcast over norities or ignore worker safety laws, it is Wal- the key to an allied victory was the supply Portuguese Radio fill the homes and busi- ter who rallies San Francisco's working men routes, and consequently attacked our mer- nesses of these people for countless hours of and women to stand up against these injus- chant fleet mercilessly. It is obvious to me that the day with sounds of the land they once tices. It makes no difference whether the vio- without the valor exhibited by the Armed knew, tying their old traditions and ways of life lated include truck drivers, bike messengers, Guard, victory in both wars would have been to the land that has newly become their adopt- hotel employees, teachers, or workers in any indefinitely delayed. ed home. other professionÐWalter is there, leading a This country owes a debt of gratitude to picket line or rallying public opinion behind a these brave men. Northern California, and particularly Santa just cause. f Clara County, is a land of tremendous ethnic Walter Johnson's commitment to our na- A TRIBUTE TO LUIS J. BOTIFOLL and cultural diversity, serving as it does as a tion's fundamental values extend well beyond home to immigrants from all areas of the defending the interests of the membership of globe. The cultural richness of this area is the San Francisco Labor Council. He has HON. ILEANA ROS-LEHTINEN truly a result of the efforts of individuals such OF FLORIDA worked, along with other leaders of the Cali- as Mr. and Mrs. Vieira who have worked IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES fornia Labor Federation (AFL±CIO), to educate through the Broadcast Radio Industry to pre- citizens about matters that affect our diverse Monday, October 25, 1999 serve the beautiful traditions of Portugal in liv- society in so many different areas: child labor, Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN. Mr. Speaker, I wish to ing form. The people of Northern California health care for young people and the under- take this opportunity to commend Dr. Luis J. owe them a profound debt of gratitude.

VerDate 1299 04:00 Oct 26, 1999 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00008 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A25OC8.027 pfrm04 PsN: E25PT1 October 25, 1999 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E2175 IN RECOGNITION OF DALE DAVIS TICKET TO WORK AND WORK IN- resources to seek reimbursements for Med- CENTIVES IMPROVEMENT ACT icaid, yet then their school budgets will be OF 1999 devastated because they cannot access these HON. BOB RILEY federal funds. We are bankrupting our small SPEECH OF schools andÐwho pays in the endÐour stu- OF ALABAMA HON. JERRY MORAN dents. The budgets of small schools are al- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF KANSAS ready being drained by costs associated with special education services. Funds they should Monday, October 25, 1999 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Tuesday, October 19, 1999 have access to for books, retaining teachers, Mr. RILEY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to rec- and school modernization. Mr. MORAN of Kansas. Mr. Speaker, I rise This bill will now go to a conference be- ognize Dale Davis of Delta, Alabama. Mr. today, unfortunately, to oppose this legislation. tween the House and Senate. I hope that con- Davis died of leukemia in July of this year, but I wholeheartedly support the original intent of ferees will take this time to listen to the con- his life is being celebrated on this date, Octo- this bill, and I am a cosponsor of H.R. 1180. cerns of school superintendents and state ber 25, 1999, at a meeting of the Clay County Improving the current system to provide real Medicaid directors. We need their advice and Hospital Board on which he served. choices for people with disabilities is essential. input as we form this legislation. I ask that we Dale Davis lived all of his life in Alabama. The Work Incentives Improvement Act would study this issue further before we legislate a As an adult, he worked as a well driller. How- address the barriers to employment by improv- rule that could hurt our schools. ing job training and rehabilitation services and ever, the real measure of a man is the influ- f providing the health insurance which is so crit- ence he has on others. Dale Davis' ``measure'' ical. TRIBUTE TO DR. DAVID PLATT came from his faith in God and his community Unfortunately, the bill we are considering RALL involvement (most notably his service on the today is not H.R. 1180. The bill today includes Clay County, Alabama, Hospital Board) as troubling language from a substitute bill, which HON. JOSEPH CROWLEY well as his devotion to his wife and two chil- could cost Kansas and other states' school OF NEW YORK dren. He was well thought of by all who knew districts, million of dollars. Section 407 of this IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES him as evidenced by this special recognition. bill would limit Medicaid funding for school dis- Monday, October 25, 1999 Dale Davis' death at such a young age was tricts and their education of disabled children. Section 407 precludes or significantly re- Mr. CROWLEY. Mr. Speaker, I would like to tragic, but all who knew him rejoice in his life stricts the use of bundled rates. The bundling talk about some distressing recent develop- and offer our prayers and best wishes to his system allows schools to minimize paperwork ments in the wake of the tragic death on Sep- wife, son and daughter. by billing for a package of medical services, tember 28 of environmental medicine pioneer rather than for each individual service pro- Dr. David Platt Rall. f vided to each child. In May of this year, HCFA Dr. Rall tragically died late last month from sent a letter to all State Medicaid directors injuries sustained in a car accident while vaca- TRIBUTE TO PAUL PATRICK prohibiting bundled rates for school based tioning in France. His wife, Gloria Monteiro COUGHLIN services for special education health costs. At Rall, was badly injured in the accident, but is that time, there were seven states that had recovering. I know the thoughts and prayers of HCFA-approved bundled rate systems, includ- many of us go out to her and Dr. Rall's entire HON. JOHN JOSEPH MOAKLEY ing Kansas. Since this announcement, I have family. Mr. Speaker, Dr. Rall was a giant in the OF MASSACHUSETTS heard from nearly every school superintendent in my district. They are extremely concerned world of science. His credentials are long, but IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES about this rule. The administrative burden this the highlights include running the federal Na- tional Institute of Environmental Health Monday, October 25, 1999 will impose on schools will be enormous. The end result of Section 407 of this bill will be to Sciences (NIEHS) and the National Toxicology Mr. MOAKLEY. Mr. Speaker, I rise this legislate this HCFA rule. Without proper com- Program (NTP) simultaneously, Assistant Sur- afternoon to remember a very dear friend and mittee hearings and discussion of this issue, it geon General in the U.S. Public Health Serv- to mark the six month anniversary of his pass- is upsetting that we are forced to vote on it ices, scientific counselor to the National Insti- tute of Occupational Safety and Health, chair ing, April 23, 1999. now. If this provision is passed, I believe we could be punishing states that are efficient and of the World Health Organization's Program Paul Patrick Coughlin was an outstanding accountable. We will once again be turning on Chemical Safety, foreign secretary of the gentleman whose loyalty, warmth, and kind- our backs on our students. National Academy of Sciences' Institute of ness touched the lives of many, many people When the Individuals with Disabilities Edu- Medicine, board member of the Alliance to in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Paul cation was first passed, Congress promised End Childhood Lead Poisoning and the Envi- was a leader, tried and true. But Paul led with that the federal government would pay 40% of ronmental Defense Fund. He had conducted compassion. He lived every day of his life the costs to schools. The federal government breakthrough cancer research early in his ca- committed to improving his community, and to has never lived up to this promise and cur- reer at the National Cancer Institute and he fostering opportunities not only for his own rently only pays out about 10% of the costs. was husband, father and a grandfather. children and grandchildren, but for his neigh- Then Congress and the Administration told Kenneth Olden, the current director of both bors through his tireless public service. schools that they could seek reimbursements NIEHS and NTP, calls Dr. Rall, ``a pioneer, by Medicaid for school-based medical services who established the credibility of our two fed- Paul served as a Selectman in his beloved for students with disabilities. HCFA told eral environmental health organizations and town of Dedham, as a Trustee of the Massa- schools that it would even work with states to set the paces. We are standing on his broad chusetts Maritime Academy, as Chairman of come up with a system of reimbursement that shoulders.'' the Dedham Democratic Town Committee, as would not be so administratively burdensome This man accomplished far more than many a Veteran's Agent in the Town of Dedham, as to schools. So states and schools agree and of us will manage to do in our lives. And, all Assistant Sergeant at Arms in the Massachu- are enthusiastic about getting more federal of this work was devoted to advancing the setts Legislature, as a Deputy Sheriff in Nor- funds for special education costs. Yet, now cause of human healthÐand millions of peo- folk County, as an Assistant Clerk of Courts in both HCFA and Congress turn around and ple are the better for it. West Roxbury District Court, and as a loyal change their minds. It is a sad sign of our times, Mr. Speaker, union member of the Communication Workers In order to bill Medicaid for these services, when the death of such an individual becomes of America. schools will now have to record each service an invitation for cheap political attack to those provided. The administrative burden for small who found his brilliance and accomplishments I miss Paul dearly, as does his family and schools will keep schools from seeking this re- threatening. the many, many friends who have been fortu- imbursement. The time and cost will be so One such person is chemical industry lob- nate to have known him. Although his is no high that schools in my district will not be able byist and Cato Institute Adjunct Scholar Ste- longer with us in person, his kindness, his to afford to seek a reimbursement. ven Milloy, who turned Dr. Rall's tragic death spirit, and his good works will be remembered So this provision is putting schools between into what can only be seen as a callous, self- forever. a rock and a hard place. They do not have the promotional opportunity.

VerDate 1299 04:00 Oct 26, 1999 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00009 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A25OC8.031 pfrm04 PsN: E25PT1 E2176 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks October 25, 1999 Mr. Milloy runs a web site that features a and was a leader whose only ambition was to supporting Houston's only modern orthodox cartoon of himself in devil costume, complete build a strong nation and a solid future for Afri- Jewish day school, Mr. Beren promotes both with horns, and tail. He calls himself the ca. That is why he was a great statesman and of these ideals. ``Junkman,'' and junk certainly seems to be his a favored son of millions of Africans. Mr. Beren's own educational history illus- main product. His self-appointed job is to deni- President Nyerere fought for his nation's trates his love of academic challenge. After grate the research of public interest groups independence and was elected to lead graduating from Marietta High School in Mari- and serious, accomplished academics. Tanganyika in 1961. In 1964, President etta, Ohio, he went on to graduate cum laude But the Junkman reached a new low when Nyerere peacefully united Tanganyika with the from Harvard College with a B.A. in Econom- on October 2, he posted a mocking ``Obituary island of Zanzibar, forming the Republic of ics. He then graduated with high distinction of the Day,'' on Dr. Rall's death, saying, and Tanzania. He served as the leader of that na- from Harvard's Graduate School of Business I quote, ``Scratch one junk scientist''. tion for nearly twenty-five years. A proud fa- Administration. In addition to pursuing his per- The Cato Institute was alerted to this lan- ther of a post-colonial nation, he worked to sonal studies, Robert Beren distinguished him- guage by an outraged public interest group. translate that pride and success to all of Afri- self by serving our country as a soldier in the President Edward H. Crane responded withÐ ca. U.S. Army during World War II. His keen busi- what seemed at the timeÐclass and dignity, All righteous people admired him, for he ness sense and organizational talents have saying Milloy had an ``inexcusable lapse in was a fearless pursuer of justice. He stood tall served him well as President and Chairman of judgment and civility'' with his ``appallingly of- and spoke up against African strongmen and BEREXCO, INC., a successful oil company he fensive comments.'' brutal dictators like Uganda's Idi Amin and the oversees in Wichita, Kansas. In the face of that unequivocal rebuke, what minority rule in South Africa. Robert Beren is extremely proud of his 13 did Mr. Milloy do? He refused to apologize, President Nyerere voluntarily stepped down grandchildren and his four children: Nancy T. then posted even more vitriol the following in 1985. A world leader, he built a solid foun- Beren, Amy Beren Bressman, Julie Beren day. His web site on October 12 said, ``As far dation for his nation so that it can peacefully Platt, and Adam E. Beren. He has set a shin- as David Rall is concerned, he was a bad guy grow and flourish. He returned to his modest ing example, not only for his own family, but when he was alive . . .'' and that, ``Death did farm, but remained a powerful voice for peace also for all of those who strive to give back not improve his track record.'' and a relentless ambassador for the needs of and benefit others. The endless hours and Mr. Speaker, if this language isn't out- Africans and the African continent. vast resources that Mr. Beren has bestowed rageous enough, the response of the Cato In- He died at the age of 77 while trying to on religious institutions, civic organizations, stitute to this second round of remarks was meditate an end to the war in Burundi. At the and institutions of higher learning reveal where worse. When 11 heads of public health, con- time of his death, President Nyerere was en- his heart lies. He is currently Vice-Chairman of sumer and environmental groups wrote Mr. gaged in his favorite activityÐfinding a way to the Board of Trustees of Yeshiva University; a Crane to sever his ties to Mr. Milloy, Mr. lead Africa on a journey of lasting prosperity Member of the Board of Overseers Committee Crane chose not to respond. When Dr. Rall's and peace. For all he has given to his nation, for Harvard College; President of the Robert surviving brother and two environmental group his beloved continent and its people, and the M. Beren Foundation, Inc.; Sole Trustee of the heads wanted to meet with Mr. Crane, Mr. world, I am certain that his legend will live on Israel Henry Beren Charitable Trust; and Crane flatly refused. His rationale? The offen- forever. Having had the good fortune to work Board member of the Ohr Stone Institutions of sive web material had come down and he with the 9th Congressional District African and Israel, the Hebrew Congregation, and the Mid- thought the matter was ``closed.'' Caribbean Advisory Committee, I know that Kansas Jewish Appeal. In the past, he has The matter, Mr. Speaker, is far from closed. his influence has been broadly felt and am given freely of his time to the Wichita Public There are still no apologies to the Rall family, hopeful that his spirit will guide us in the fu- School System, the Wichita Area Chamber of and Cato has taken no position on this second ture. Commerce, the United Way, and the Anti-Def- round of highly offensive comments. Never f amation League, always with the ideal in mind mind that the ``junkman's'' junk is out in the of enhancing his community for the common press now, posted on the Internet for friends TRIBUTE TO ROBERT M. BEREN good. and loved ones of Dr. Rall to readÐalong with Mr. Speaker, I congratulate Mr. Beren on a the rest of the world. HON. KEN BENTSEN lifetime of outstanding contributions to his The Cato Institute, with its silence and inac- OF TEXAS community. I especially thank him for making tion tells media, the public and this Congress IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the new school building for Houston's Robert that Cato accepts this behavior and will re- Monday, October 25, 1999 M. Beren Academy a reality. With Mr. Beren's ward the ``Junkman'' with a continued institu- help, the school will continue to instill in its tional homeÐno matter how badly it deni- Mr. BENTSEN. Mr. Speaker, I rise to honor students the knowledge and ideals associated grates someone else, no matter how great the Robert M. Beren, a benefactor whose gen- with their Jewish heritage while providing an person who is being denigrated. erosity in Houston was recently recognized by excellent secular education to carry with them I call on the Cato Institute to show the same the renaming of The Hebrew Academy at throughout their lives. class and dignity they showed when first alert- 5435 S. Braeswood. The school is now named f ed to this situation and take additional, strong- Robert M. Beren Academy, in recognition of er action. Doing so would send an important Mr. Beren's generous philanthropic contribu- TRIBUTE TO ELIZABETH ‘‘BIZ’’ message that while someone is free to say tions. STEINBERG what he or she wantsÐhowever offensiveÐ An oil and gas producer from Wichita, Kan- there are consequences for such actions. This sas, Mr. Beren's ties to Houston run deep. His HON. LOIS CAPPS is an especially libertarian view that I am sure Houston grandchildren, Irene Beren Jefferson, OF CALIFORNIA the Cato Institute can understand. Elizabeth Beren Jefferson, and Alexander IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES f Beren Jefferson benefit from the education at what will henceforward be known as Robert Monday, October 25, 1999 IN HONOR OF PRESIDENT JULIUS M. Beren Academy. His eldest daughter, Mrs. CAPPS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to NYERERE Nancy T. Beren, and her husband, Larry S. honor Elizabeth ``Biz'' Steinberg, executive di- Jefferson, M.D., are both extremely active in rector of the Economic Opportunity Commis- HON. JANICE D. SCHAKOWSKY the Houston community. Following in her fa- sion of San Luis Obispo Inc. in my district in OF ILLINOIS ther's footsteps, Ms. Beren contributes her California. Last Friday, October 22, Biz re- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES time and energy to projects and organizations ceived the Excellence in Leadership Award that benefit children and families. It is espe- from the California Association of Nonprofits in Monday, October 25, 1999 cially fitting that Ms. Beren recently served for Oakland, California. She was chosen from a Ms. SCHAKOWSKY. Mr. Speaker, as the 2 years as President of Robert M. Beren field of 37 leaders. world mourns the death of President Julius Academy and that Dr. Jefferson currently I am obviously not alone in being terribly Nyerere, I wish to send the deepest condo- serves on its Board of Education. proud of Biz Steinberg. In the congratulatory lences to the people of Tanzania. Robert M. Beren's penchant for giving re- letter sent to her in honor of this award, the For many years, the world has come to volves around two principles: his philosophy of CAN executive director said: ``The selection know President Julius Nyerere as a pioneer reinforcing a strong Jewish background and committee was overwhelmed by your con- for change. He was committed to his people his belief in an excellent secular education. By sistent display of excellence and commitment

VerDate 1299 04:00 Oct 26, 1999 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00010 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A25OC8.031 pfrm04 PsN: E25PT1 October 25, 1999 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E2177 both to your organization and the community. dollars to the classroom and for certain HONORING THE REDEDICATION OF The work you are doing in San Luis Obispo is other purposes: THE YOUNG ISRAEL SHOMRAI heroic and truly an inspiration to the nonprofit EMUNAH OF GREATER WASH- Ms. DELAURO. Madam Chairman, I rise sector.'' INGTON Indeed, Mr. Speaker, Biz is a hero to many today in support of the Mink-Woolsey- of us. Her unflagging grace and tireless effort Sanchez-Morella amendment to restore cur- HON. CONSTANCE A. MORELLA on behalf of the community she serves with rent gender equity provisions from Title I of OF MARYLAND daily passion inspires all who know her. For the Elementary and Secondary Education Act IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the past 15 years, Biz has headed the EOC in to H.R. 2., the Student Results Act. We must Monday, October 25, 1999 San Luis Obispo County. When Congress ensure that girls succeed in school. founded the EOC in 1965 during the War Mrs. MORELLA. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in Since the passage of Title IX a quarter-cen- recognition of the Young Israel Shomrai against Poverty, I am sure that Biz's is the tury ago, America's schools have been ex- kind of leadership that members of Congress Emunah of Greater Washington. On October pected to provide the same opportunities for envisioned: one of determination and coopera- 31st, the members of this congregation will tion and courage. girls as well as boys. While a great deal of join together to rededicate the facility that has f progress has been made, a gender gap still served as their home for the past quarter-cen- exists in America's schools. tury. In addition, the congregation, located in IN HONOR OF THE THIRTIETH AN- Silver Spring, MD, will celebrate the renova- Studies show that more than half of all fe- NIVERSARY OF THE COMMISSION tion of its sanctuary and expansion of its build- ON CATHOLIC COMMUNITY AC- male students take no high school math be- ing. TION yond Algebra 2. In a global economy, where Since its creation, the Young Israel has science and technology advances are para- helped to provide its members with a spiritual HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH mount, this closes doors on future studies, anchor and a firm foundation upon which to build a Torah observant community. The syna- OF OHIO scholarships and careers for these female stu- gogue truly lives up to its name Shomrai IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES dents. EmunahÐ``guardian of the faith.'' Monday, October 25, 1999 This amendment will retain gender equity The synagogue, loosely established in 1951, provisions in current law, including the Wom- Mr. KUCINICH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to was first located in Riggs Park, in northeast en's Educational Equity Act (WEEA). The honor the thirtieth anniversary of the Catholic Washington, DC. Its first permanent home was Diocese of Cleveland's Commission on Catho- amendment encourages the training of teach- established in 1957. However, a few years lic Community Action. ers to treat boys and girls fairly in the class- later, the community moved to Silver Spring The Commission on Catholic Community room. It targets dropout prevention programs and eventually built two facilities, the first lo- Action was established in 1969 with a mission for at-risk youth, as well as pregnant and par- cated on University Boulevard. As the commu- to protect and promote human dignity and ad- enting teenagers. It also allows the training of nity grew, the leadership of the synagogue vance justice for all. Successful in their mis- teachers to encourage girls to pursue careers sought larger quarters, resulting in the con- sion, the CCCA has played a pivotal role in and higher education degrees in mathematics, struction of a spacious facility on Arcola Ave- nue. The new facility was completed in 1974. the rebirth of Cleveland. Focusing on urban science, engineering and technology. redevelopment, the CCCA has organized, pro- As we all know, mortar and bricks do not moted, and made a difference in neighbor- The amendment is supported by over 70 or- make a community. Rather, the individuals in hood issues such as job training, economic ganizations, including the Girl Scouts of Amer- each community influence its success. empowerment, environmental justice, and ica; the National Education Association; the Through the foresight of its founding members peacemaking. American Association of University Women; and the meticulous guidance of the Young With an outlook to reduce poverty and dis- and the National Parent Teacher Association. Israel's esteemed spiritual leader, Rabbi crimination, the CCCA has sponsored and co- The National Women's Law Center, which Gedaliah Anemer, the synagogue boasts a sponsored numerous seminars, speeches, and also supports this amendment, writes: membership of more than 500 families. The awards banquets. Keynote speakers at these synagogue provides a variety of programs to events have educated the public on issues [The] Elimination of the Women’s Edu- serve its members. The community furnishes cational Equity Act signifies the dissolution such as the Holocaust and prejudice reduc- classes throughout the year, including an ac- of the only federal program that specifically tion. Generating community awareness tive adult education program. Seniors pro- targets and tackles the barriers to edu- throughout Cleveland, the CCCA has provided grams, a nursery school, the youth depart- cational opportunities for women and girls. participants with a new appreciation for cele- ment, and a vibrant Sisterhood are all sup- brating multicultural diversity within the city. They give an example of a 1999 WEEA pro- ported by the Young Israel. Through hard work and determination, the Mr. Speaker, a synagogue is referred to as gram that created and implemented an on-line a ``House of Prayer,'' a ``House of Study,'' and CCCA has truly improved life opportunities for course for teachers called ``Engaging Middle urban residents of Cleveland. Upholding this a ``House of Assembly.'' The Young Israel School Girls in Math and Science.'' This pro- Shomrai Emunah fulfills all of these definitions. tradition of giving and caring, the CCCA has gram helps to ensure that stereotypes and bi- made Cleveland's urban residents culturally Therefore, I ask my colleagues to join me in ases do not eliminate educational opportuni- and economically stronger. Congratulations to congratulating the entire membership of the the Commission on Catholic Community Ac- ties for girls. Young Israel; Rabbi Gedaliah Anemer; the tion for thirty years of service and on con- However, this is just one of many programs President of the synagogue, Arnold Sherman; the chairman and co-chairman of the renova- tinuing their mission into the new millennium. and services provided by WEEA. Generally, tion committee, Sheldon Klein and Dr. Howard My fellow colleagues, join me in honoring WEEA represents the federal commitment en- Schulman; and the board of directors. May the Catholic Diocese of Cleveland's Commis- suring that girls' future choices and success sion on Catholic Community Action as they they proceed from strength to strength. are determined not by their gender, but by f celebrate their thirtieth anniversary. their own interests, aspirations, and abilities. It f is a comprehensive resource for teachers, ad- TO HONOR DIETRA LEAKE FORD STUDENT RESULTS ACT OF 1999 ministrators, and parents seeking proven methods to ensure equity in their school sys- HON. BARBARA LEE SPEECH OF tems and communities. OF CALIFORNIA IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Let's do the smart thing. Let's do the right HON. ROSA L. DeLAURO Monday, October 25, 1999 OF CONNECTICUT thing. Support the Mink/Woolsey/Sanchez/ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Morella amendment. We must give all stu- Ms. LEE. Mr. Speaker, I rise to recognize the work and exceptional contributions of the dents, girls and boys alike, the chance to Wednesday, October 20, 1999 late Dietra Leake Ford to the small business learn, excel and achieve. The House in Committee of the Whole community and the entire Federal Govern- House on the State of the Union had under ment. Ms. Ford passed away on October 21, consideration the bill (H.R. 2) to send more 1999.

VerDate 1299 04:00 Oct 26, 1999 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00011 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A25OC8.034 pfrm04 PsN: E25PT1 E2178 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks October 25, 1999 Dietra Ford was a valuable leader in the ad- Annie. Julia arrived in Bartlesville, Oklahoma, economy, which was devastated by the war, vocacy of small, minority, and women-owned on Wednesday, October 20th at 12:30 p.m., has been sustained heavily by criminal activ- businesses; she accomplished much in her weighing in at a healthy 7 pounds 7 ounces ity. Moreover, rampant kidnapings of Russians position as Associate Administrator for Enter- and an impressive 201¤2 inches. Mr. Speaker, and foreigners for ransom have caused prise Development at the General Services I ask my colleagues to join me in offering our Chechnya to lose much sympathy and support Administration. Under her leadership, the Of- heartiest congratulations to the Flowers family in Russia and the West. fice of enterprise Development won the 1997 and share their happiness with the arrival of Russia is entirely justified in using appro- North Star Award for excellence and leader- darling Julia. priate methods to combat terrorism, but not in ship in economic development programs that f launching a war against innocent civilians. serve women business owners. This July 1st Russia is a participating State of the OSCE, she had just completed three years at GSA, RUSSIAN ASSAULT ON CHECHNYA and has agreed to certain standards regarding and in that time contract numbers had tripled the protection of civilians when addressing in- with women-owned businesses and doubled HON. CHRISTOPHER H. SMITH ternal security matters. Yes, Chechnya is rec- with minority businesses. OF NEW JERSEY ognized by the international community as a Ms. Ford was a highly esteemed leader and part of Russia, but this is not merely an ``inter- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES advocate for small business, not only at the nal matter.'' The 1991 Moscow Document of General Services Administration, but also na- Monday, October 25, 1999 the OSCE clearly states that commitments un- tionwide throughout the federal government Mr. SMITH of New Jersey. Mr. Speaker, in dertaken in the field of the human dimension and private sector. A powerful crusader for the the name of combating terrorism, Russia has of the OSCE are matters of direct and legiti- interests of minority and women entre- again launched a war against Chechnya. It is mate concern to all participating States and do preneurs, Ms. Ford served as a liaison with employing indiscriminate use of force against not belong exclusively to the internal affairs of the White House Office of women's Initiatives, civilians, and another humanitarian tragedy is the State concerned. the Interagency Committee on Women's Busi- unfolding. ness Enterprise, the Small Business Adminis- Moreover, Moscow's current policy is likely In August and September of this year, Is- tration, the Office of Management and Budget, to lengthen and widen the conflict, perhaps lamic extremists based in ChechnyaÐinde- other Federal agencies, and Members of Con- into Russia and beyond, and it may well jeop- pendent of the government of ChechnyaÐ gress. ardize democracy in Russia if Russian leaders twice staged armed incursions into the neigh- attempt to use ``emergency'' measures as part Prior to going to GSA Dietra Ford had over boring Russian Federation Republic of Dage- of its war policy. 15 years of senior executive experience in stan. In response, the Russian Government both the legislative and the executive Our resolution also calls upon the Chechen has sent its army to reoccupy Chechnya, a re- branches of the Federal Government. She government to make every appropriate effort gion that had won de facto independence from served in the Clinton Administration as Execu- to deny bases or other support to radical ele- the rest of Russia as a result of a bloody war tive Director of the Thrift Depositor Protection ments committed to violent actions in the from 1994±96 invaded. Oversight Board from 1993 to 1996. In 1992 North Caucasus. Furthermore, the resolution Now the United States Government recog- she was named as one of the ten cluster coor- urges our own government to emphasize to all nizes, as a standard of international law, the dinators for the Transition Office of the Presi- parties the necessity of resolving the conflict territorial integrity of the Russian Federation, dent-Elec. From 1975 to 1993, she was a sen- peacefully, under OSCE auspices, and to ex- and Moscow has the legal right to bring to jus- ior legislative associate for the U.S. House of press the willingness to extend appropriate as- tice those responsible for committing crimes in Representatives Committee on the District of sistance toward such resolution, including hu- the incursion into Dagestan. One should also Columbia. manitarian assistance, as needed. sympathize with the victims of the recent un- Ms. Ford was active in many civic organiza- solved bombings that killed almost 300 per- Mr. Speaker, I wish to emphasize that this tions. She served as a member of the Board sons in Russia. But neither this terrorism nor resolution is not ``anti-Russian'' or ``pro- of Directors of Sibley Memorial Hospital in the incursions into Dagestan, as reprehensible Chechen.'' Many observers who wish to see a Washington, DC. She also was a former direc- as they were, justify the use of indiscriminate prosperous and democratic Russia have been tor for the United Methodist Church General force against the civilian population of deeply disturbed by the present campaign in Board of Global Ministries and traveled and Chechnya and causing the carnage that we Chechnya. The chairperson of the Moscow represented this board at numerous inter- are seeing now. Helsinki Group, Ludmila Alexeyeva, has stated national forums. that: ``Under the pretext of fighting terrorism, a Last week, Russian rockets struck the Ms. Ford held a bachelor's degree from real war is being waged against Chechnya, Chechnen capital of Grozny, hitting a market- Howard University and a master's degree from with tragic consequences for the civilian popu- place and killing scores of civilians. This was Boston University, where she was HUD Urban lation. In several cities in Russia, under the preceded by air raids and artillery shelling of Studies Fellow. same pretext, the authorities are conducting a non-combatant villages, homes and farms in genuine campaign of ethnic cleansing. These Dietra Ford has left to the small business the northern part of Chechnya. The Russian events are no less dangerous for European community, GSA, and the Federal Govern- Federation Migration Service states that more security than the Kosova crisis caused by the ment at large an impressive legacy of innova- than 170,000 internally displaced persons Milosevic regime last spring. In and around tive programs and creative initiatives. She is have fled Chechnya, mostly to the neighboring Chechnya we are witnessing a humanitarian mourned by her many colleagues and will be region of Ingushetia. sorely missed. catastrophe which is alarming, insofar as the Mr. Speaker, I, along with Mr. WOLF and Mr. international community is paying very little at- f FORBES, am introducing today a concurrent tention.'' resolution calling upon the Government of the RECOGNIZING JULIA MARIE Russian Federation to cease unprovoked mili- In a recent statement, Deputy Secretary of FLOWERS tary attacks on the civilian population of State Talbott called upon Russia to use re- Chechnya and to seek a negotiated solution to straint, ``taking action against real terrorists, HON. GEORGE RADANOVICH the conflict, using the auspices of the Organi- but not using indiscriminate force that endan- OF CALIFORNIA zation for Security and Cooperation in Europe, gers innocents, or resuming the disastrous 1994±96 war in Chechnya.'' President Clinton IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES which helped broker an agreement to end the 1994±96 war. The United States Government should back these good words with stronger Monday, October 25, 1999 should take a stronger stand in support of steps. If Russia does not act with restraint and Mr. RADANOVICH. Mr. Speaker, I rise these goals, as the European Union has done. pursue dialogue, then Chechnya should be- today to celebrate the birth of Julia Marie Not that the government of Chechnya has come the main issue at the OSCE Summit in Flowers. Julia is the third child of Major Craig been entirely blameless. Since achieving de Istanbul on November 18 and 19. Flowers and his lovely wife Beth, the 16th facto independence from Russia in 1996, I hope that the Congress would go on grandchild of Denzil and Barbara Garrison, the Chechnya has degenerated into a morass of record as supporting these calls, and I urge 5th grandchild of Lt. Col. Jim and Nancy Flow- lawlessness and violence, with a government my colleagues to join us in supporting this res- ers and the younger sister to Kathleen and powerless to establish law and order. The olution.

VerDate 1299 04:00 Oct 26, 1999 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00012 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A25OC8.039 pfrm04 PsN: E25PT1 October 25, 1999 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E2179 SUPPORT FOR THE PAIN RELIEF assisted suicide by directing the DEA to allow sent, a resolution which designates this PROMOTION ACT federally controlled substances to be used in weekÐOctober 24, 1999, through October 30, any manner which a state's assisted suicide 1999Ðand a similar week next year as ``Na- HON. JAMES A. BARCIA law may prescribe. Every time a lethal over- tional Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention OF MICHIGAN dose of barbiturates is prescribed to assist an Week.'' I would like to take this opportunity to IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Oregon citizen's suicide, the federal authority inform my colleagues about the very serious of the DEA is invoked to authorize the pre- problem of childhood lead poisoning. Monday, October 25, 1999 scription. Since the Controlled Substances Act Lead poisoning is a leading environmental Mr. BARCIA. Mr. Speaker, my esteemed requires that such prescriptions be used for a health hazard to children in the United States. colleague from Oregon, Mr. BLUMENAUER, re- ``legitimate medical purpose,'' the federal gov- According to the United States Center for Dis- cently presented remarks on the floor to de- ernment implicitly endorses the use of feder- ease Control and Prevention, 890,000 pre- fend Oregon's assisted suicide policy and to ally controlled substances in each case of as- school children in the United States have criticize the proposed Pain Relief Promotion sisted suicide as a ``legitimate medical pur- harmful levels of lead in their blood which can Act, H.R. 2260. pose'' under current Justice Department Pol- cause serious, long-term harm to children, in- First of all, I think it is important to clarify the icy. It is only appropriate then, that we clarify cluding reduced intelligence and attention fact that H.R. 2260, the Pain Relief Promotion how federally controlled substances can be span, behavior problems, learning disabilities, Act, does not limit states' ability to legislate used instead of letting an individual state that and impaired growth. Children from low-in- assisted suicide. It simply clarifies that as- is heroically experimenting with democracy come families are 8 times more likely to be sisted suicide may not take place with feder- dictate how these federally controlled sub- poisoned by lead than those from high income ally controlled substances. This allows states stances will be used. After all, they are feder- families. to pass their own laws while clarifying the ally controlled substances and they require Mr. Speaker, I have worked with the Alli- boundaries of federal involvement regarding federal control. ance to End Childhood Lead Poisoning and assisted suicide. This bill also does not estab- H.R. 2260 clarifies that assisted suicide will other concerned groups to help address this lish any new authority to penalize assisted sui- not be performed with the federal govern- problem. I would like to submit the following cide. My colleague has every right to speak in ment's blessing. It also ensures that enforce- article from the American Journal of Public favor of the policy his constituents have cho- ment of the Controlled Substances Act will dis- Health which further details the lead poisoning sen. But by the same token, representatives of tinguish between intentional killing and the un- problem and strategies to combat it. the other 49 states that have chosen not to intended hastening of death that may rarely occur as a side-effect of aggressive pain con- [From the American Journal of Public follow such a policy have a right to ask: Why Health, June 1999] should we be voiceless participants in Or- trol. (This particular distinction, by the way, is PROTECTING CHILDREN FROM LEAD POISONING egon's experiment with assisted suicide? found explicitly in almost all state laws against AND BUILDING HEALTHY COMMUNITIES Mr. BLUMENAUER has expressed grave con- assisted suicide enacted in recent years; it cern over the provision in the bill that makes was upheld as a reasonable and workable Lead’s toxicity to human organs and sys- legal standard by the U.S. Supreme Court in tems has been extensively documented for it illegal to intentionally prescribe federally con- over 2 millennia. The 20th century is re- trolled drugs with the intent to cause a pa- its Vacco v. Quill decision two years ago.) Fi- markable for the dispersal of lead through- tient's death. Under this provision, he says, nally, H.R. 2260 provides the funds needed to out the human environment, making lead law enforcement personnel will be judging, for begin to seriously advance our understanding poisoning a community health problem of the first time, whether a doctor's ``intent'' is to of pain management. global dimensions.1 Young children are at cause a patient's death. I would like to take Beginning with the premise that aggressive highest risk because of lead’s neurotoxic ef- the time right now to respond to this objection. pain control is to be encouraged as a legiti- fects, which reduce intelligence and atten- Currently, the Drug Enforcement Administra- mate part of modern medical practice, the leg- tion span and cause learning difficulties and behavior problems.2,3 Blood lead screening tion (DEA) routinely makes these judgments. islation backs up this declaration through $5 million per year for the training of health pro- and surveillance are important tools, but They have always had the right to revoke con- primary prevention requires controlling trolled substance permits based on abuse by fessionals in palliative care, and for the edu- sources of exposure. Although the challenge health care workers. Whenever a prescription cation of law enforcement personnel so that varies from country to country, the steps is written for a federally controlled substance, they will be sensitive to the legitimate needs of needed to eliminate this disease are now ap- a DEA prescription is printed using a federal modern pain management when they perform parent. DEA registration number which is then at- their necessary task of preventing misuse. Be- EVIDENCE THAT ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROLS tached to the actual bottle of pills. In this way, cause this legislation sends such a clear and WORK the DEA can keep record of and check wheth- positive message about pain management to Over the past quarter century, progress on er or not federally controlled drugs are being physicians and patients, it has been endorsed childhood lead poisoning in the United used for ``legitimate medical purposes.'' There by organizations that both deal with pain States has been remarkable: the mean blood are numerous instances in which physicians issues on a regular basis and are in a position lead level of US children fell by 80%, and the to judge the merits of the legislation. Among a number of children with elevated blood leads have had their DEA registrations suspended 4,5 notable list of supporters are the American declined by 90%. These changes did not or revoked because they used these drugs in occur spontaneously or by chance. Strict ways that led to patients' deaths by drug over- Medical Association, the National Hospice Or- regulation of many lead uses, enacted after dose. Clearly then, the DEA has the authority, ganization, the Hospice Association of Amer- decades of determined industry opposition, right and experience to do what it has always ica and the American Academy of Pain Man- has gradually detoxified the air, water, and been doingÐmonitor the use of federally con- agement. food supply. The evidence is clear that con- trolled substances. Even more extensive fed- In the end, the federal government, in con- trolling ongoing sources of lead exposure eral involvement, though, has been prompted cert with groups that understand and are ac- produces immediate and significant health tive practitioners of pain management, must benefits, which typically far outweigh the by Oregon's assisted suicide law. It is my col- costs.6 The difficulty of cleaning up once league's own state legislature, in fact, that has make a policy decision regarding the appro- priate use of drugs that fall within its jurisdic- lead contaminates the environment under- escalated federal involvement by enacting a scores the urgency of controlling it at the law that freely uses federally controlled sub- tion. Will they be used to kill pain or kill pa- source. tients? I believe H.R. 2260 makes the right stances for assisted suicides. In so doing, Or- THE LEGACY OF LEAD-BASED PAINT choice. egon has practically demanded, perhaps unin- Despite impressive progress, lead poisoning f tentionally, that the federal government review remains a serious environmental health haz- and clarify its policy regarding what constitutes NATIONAL CHILDHOOD LEAD ard in the United States: 4.4% of all children a ``legitimate medical purpose.'' The federal POISONING PREVENTION WEEK aged 1 to 5 years have elevated blood lead government obviously has a right to say how levels (≥10 µg/dL).5 Lead-based paint in near- federally controlled substances can be used. ly two thirds of all U.S. housing poses by far HON. CARRIE P. MEEK 7 And so it is the aim of H.R. 2260 to address the greatest remaining challenge. (In par- OF FLORIDA ticular communities and populations, a vari- this question by clarifying the federal govern- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ety of other sources and pathways also ex- ment's policy on the use of federally controlled Monday, October 25, 1999 pose children to lead.) While children can be substances in relation to assisted suicides. severely poisoned by eating paint chips, the Department of Justice policy currently forces Mrs. MEEK of Florida. Mr. Speaker, last principal pathway is chronic exposure to set- the federal government to implicitly endorse week the Senate passed, by unanimous con- tled lead dust, which gets on children’s

VerDate 1299 04:00 Oct 26, 1999 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00013 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A25OC8.041 pfrm04 PsN: E25PT1 E2180 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks October 25, 1999 hands and toys and is ingested through nor- measures. Sending a chip of peeling paint or both the problem and the remedy demands mal hand-to-mouth behavior.8 Recent re- a single ‘‘dust wipe’’ to an environmental action. The ready availability of superior, search has confirmed the important role of laboratory for analysis (about $5 per sample) practicable alternatives makes the contin- interior lead dust and the need for more pro- is sufficient to detect a hazard in a high-risk ued use of lead inexcusable in any product tective standards.9 property. Because deteriorated paint and with the potential for broad exposure (e.g., Two distinct scenarios account for most dust lead levels on floors and other surfaces gasoline, paint, plumbing supplies, food cans, lead poisoning in U.S. children: paint dete- are strong predictors of risk, health depart- printing ink, fertilizer, and children’s toys). rioration because of poor maintenance and ments need to screen high-risk housing as Leaded gasoline, the foremost cause of remodeling projects that inadvertently re- well as test children’s blood lead levels. Par- global lead exposure, is the obvious first can- lease lead particles. Remodeling and repaint- ents, property owners, contractors, and com- didate for control in the more than 150 coun- ing projects that fail to control and clean up munity residents can be trained in a single tries in which it is still in use.22 All auto- lead dust likely account for 5% to 10% of day to conduct visual maintenance checks mobile engines can operate on unleaded gas- 23 poisonings,10 a challenge that conventional and environmental sampling. Environmental oline, and superior, cost-competitive alter- health education and limited training can samples provide property-specific informa- natives are readily available to replace lead 24 overcome. The dominant scenario of poi- tion that can transform the federal lead- or reduce engine octane demand. Removing lead from gasoline is the single greatest step soning among U.S. children is unattended de- based paint ‘‘right-to-know’’ law from an to preventing lead poisoning as well as a pre- teriorating paint and lead dust hazards in empty promise to a catalyst for action.17 older, low-income housing. Water damage requisite to achieving other air quality im- Secure New Resources for Prevention provements through the introduction of and excessive moisture are the principal Both the public and private sectors need to catalytic converters and modern engine causes of paint deterioration as well as of a dedicate additional resources to controlling technology.25 There is no excuse for leaded multitude of other health hazards. For exam- housing-related health hazards. The lead, pe- gasoline use to continue in any country after ple, moisture encourages the growth of mold, troleum, and paint industries need to con- the end of this century. mildew, mites, and microbes, which contrib- tribute their share to prevention through ei- Don Ryan, MURP, Alliance To End utes to asthma and other respiratory prob- ther the courts or the Congress. Managed Childhood Lead Poisoning, Wash- lems.11 care providers can reduce health care costs ington, DC; Barry Levy, MD, MPH, In the 1980s, many considered the presence for asthma and lead poisoning by making Barry S. Levy Associates, Sherborn, of leaded paint a health hazard. Paralyzed by strategic investments to address environ- Mass; Stephanie Pollack, JD, Con- the insuperable difficulties of full removal mental hazards in housing before children servation Law Foundation, Boston, (the cost alone is estimated at $500 billion),12 are exposed. In particular, the Medicaid pro- Mass; Bailus Walker, Jr, PhD, MPH, the public health response was confined al- gram, which serves children at high risk for Howard University Cancer Center, most entirely to belatedly reacting to al- lead poisoning,18 should explore ways to sup- Washington, DC. ready poisoned children. Despite its appeal port the early identification and control of at many levels, literally ‘‘getting the lead REFERENCES health hazards in high-risk housing. Med- out’’ of U.S. housing is not a feasible pri- 1 Florini K. Krumbhaar GC, Silbergeld EK. Legacy icaid must also start screening all young mary prevention strategy. Research has vali- of Lead: America’s Continuing Epidemic of Child- children as required 19 and provide the rec- dated the effectiveness of strategies that hood Lead Poisoning. 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VerDate 1299 04:00 Oct 26, 1999 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00015 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A25OC8.046 pfrm04 PsN: E25PT1 E2182 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks October 25, 1999 SENATE COMMITTEE MEETINGS 10 a.m. 2:30 p.m. Title IV of Senate Resolution 4, Judiciary Commerce, Science, and Transportation To hold hearings on terrorism issues, fo- Manufacturing and Competitiveness Sub- agreed to by the Senate on February 4, cusing on victims’ access to terrorist committee 1977, calls for establishment of a sys- assets. To hold hearings on challenges con- tem for a computerized schedule of all SD–226 fronting the machine tool industry. meetings and hearings of Senate com- Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs SR–253 mittees, subcommittees, joint commit- Securities Subcommittee Energy and Natural Resources tees, and committees of conference. To hold hearings on the impact of ECNs, Water and Power Subcommittee This title requires all such committees focusing on the changing face of cap- To hold oversight hearings on the Fed- to notify the Office of the Senate Daily ital markets. eral hydroelectric licensing process. Digest—designated by the Rules com- SD–538 SD–366 mittee—of the time, place, and purpose 10:30 a.m. Foreign Relations OCTOBER 29 of the meetings, when scheduled, and To hold hearings to examine the future 10 a.m. any cancellations or changes in the of U.S.-China relations. Foreign Relations meetings as they occur. SD–419 To hold hearings on the nomination of As an additional procedure along 1:45 p.m. with the computerization of this infor- Judiciary Joseph R. Crapa, of Virginia, to be an mation, the Office of the Senate Daily Criminal Justice Oversight Subcommittee Assistant Administrator of the United Digest will prepare this information for To hold hearings on the Justice Depart- States Agency for International Devel- printing in the Extensions of Remarks ment’s response to international paren- opment; Willene A. Johnson, of New tal kidnapping. York, to be United States Director of section of the CONGRESSIONAL RECORD the African Development Bank; and on Monday and Wednesday of each SD–226 3 p.m. Alan Phillip Larson, of Iowa, to be week. Under Secretary of State (Economic, Meetings scheduled for Tuesday, Oc- Foreign Relations To hold hearings on numerous tax trea- Business and Agricultural Affairs). tober 26, 1999 may be found in the Daily ties and protocol. SD–419 Digest of today’s RECORD. SD–419 MEETINGS SCHEDULED NOVEMBER 2 OCTOBER 28 9:30 a.m. OCTOBER 27 9:30 a.m. Energy and Natural Resources Small Business Forests and Public Land Management Sub- 9:30 a.m. To hold hearings on the Environmental committee Indian Affairs Protection Agency’s recent rulemaking To hold oversight hearings on the recent To hold a business meeting on pending announcement by President Clinton to calendar business; to be followed by in regards to small businesses. hearings on proposed legislation au- SR–428A review approximately 40 million acres thorizing funds for elementary and sec- Armed Services of national forest lands for increased ondary education assistance, focusing To hold hearings on United States na- protection. on Indian educational programs. tional security implications of the 1999 SD–366 SR–285 NATO Strategic Concept. 10 a.m. Energy and Natural Resources SH–216 Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Business meeting to consider pending 10 a.m. To hold hearings on the World Trade Or- calendar business. Commerce, Science, and Transportation ganization, its Seattle Ministerial, and SD–366 Science, Technology, and Space Sub- the Millennium Round. Armed Services committee SD–538 To hold hearings on the nomination of To hold hearings on issues relating to E- The following named officer for ap- commerce. NOVEMBER 4 SR–253 pointment in the United States Air 9:30 a.m. Governmental Affairs Force to the grade indicated while as- Indian Affairs To hold hearings on the nomination of signed to a position of importance and To hold joint hearings with the House responsibility under title 10, U.S.C., Joshua Gotbaum, of New York, to be Controller, Office of Federal Financial Committee on Resources on S. 1586, to section 601: Gen. Joseph W. Ralston, reduce the fractionated ownership of 9172, To be General; the nomination of Management, Office of Management Indian Lands; and S. 1315, to permit the The following named officer for ap- and Budget. leasing of oil and gas rights on certain pointment as Vice Chairman of the SD–628 lands held in trust for the Navajo Na- Joint Chiefs of Staff and appointment 10:30 a.m. to the grade indicated while assigned Foreign Relations tion or allotted to a member of the to a position of importance and respon- To hold hearings on the nomination of Navajo Nation, in any case in which sibility under title 10, U.S.C., sections Joseph W. Prueher, of Tennessee, to be there is consent from a specified per- 601 and 154: Gen. Richard B. Myers, Ambassador to the People’s Republic of centage interest in the parcel of land 7092, To be General; the nomination of China. under consideration for lease. The following named officer for ap- SD–419 Room to be announced pointment in the United States Army 1:30 p.m. to the grade indicated while assigned Judiciary to a position of importance and respon- Antitrust, Business Rights, and Competi- POSTPONEMENTS sibility under title 10, U.S.C., section tion Subcommittee 601: Gen. Thomas A. Schwartz, 0711, To To hold hearings to examine media com- be General; and the nomination of The petition and consolidation in the new OCTOBER 27 following named officer for appoint- millennium, focusing on the Viacom/ 2:30 p.m. ment in the United States Air Force to CBS merger. Environment and Public Works the grade indicated while assigned to a SD–226 To hold hearings on S. 1405, to amend the position of importance and responsi- 2 p.m. Woodrow Wilson Memorial Bridge Au- bility under title 10, U.S.C., section 601: Intelligence thority Act of 1995 to provide an au- Gen. Ralph E. Eberhart, 7375, To be To hold closed hearings on pending intel- thorization of contract authority for General. ligence matters. fiscal years 2004 through 2007. SH–216 SH–219 SD–406

VerDate 1299 04:00 Oct 26, 1999 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00016 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\M25OC8.000 pfrm04 PsN: E25PT1 Monday, October 25, 1999 Daily Digest Senate Chamber Action Additional Statements: Pages S13105±07 Adjournment: Senate convened at 12 noon, and as Routine Proceedings, pages S13067–S13107 a further mark of respect to the memory of the late Measures Introduced: Eleven bills and one resolu- Senator John Chafee, of Rhode Island, in accordance tion were introduced, as follows: S. 1774–1784, and with S. Res. 206, adjourned at 6:01 p.m., until 9:30 S. Res. 206. Page S13089 a.m., on Tuesday, October 26, 1999. (For Senate’s Measures Reported: Reports were made as follows: program, see the remarks of the Acting Majority S. 1754, entitled the ‘‘Denying Safe Havens to Leader in today’s Record on page S13107.) International and War Criminals Act of 1999’’, with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Page S13089 Committee Meetings Measures Passed: (Committees not listed did not meet) Death of Senator Chafee: Senate agreed to S. Res. 206, relative to the death of the Honorable John H. HIGH-TECH FRAUD ON SMALL BUSINESS Chafee, of Rhode Island. Page S13082 Committee on Small Business: Committee held hearings African Growth and Opportunity Act—Agree- to examine incidents of the high-tech fraud known ment: A unanimous-consent-time agreement was as ‘‘cramming’’, the inclusion of unauthorized, mis- reached providing for the consideration of the mo- leading, or deceptive charges on a consumer’s tele- tion to proceed to the consideration of H.R. 434, to phone bill, focusing on fraudulent Internet Web site authorize a new trade and investment policy for sub- services affecting small business, receiving testimony Sahara Africa, on Tuesday, October 26, 1999, with from Stanley J. Czerwinski, Associate Director, a vote on the motion to close further debate on the Housing and Community Development Issues, Re- motion to proceed to occur at 10 a.m. Page S13107 sources, Community, and Economic Development Division, General Accounting Office; Jodie Bern- Messages From the House: Page S13087 stein, Director, Bureau of Consumer Protection, Fed- Measures Referred: Page S13087±88 eral Trade Commission; Peter L. Franchino, Elam Measures Placed on Calendar: Page S13088 Biggs Bed and Breakfast, Grass Valley, California; Communications: Pages S13088±89 David W. Pickering, Pickering Funeral Home, Mex- ico, Missouri, on behalf of the First Baptist Church Statements on Introduced Bills: of Mexico; Susan Toney, Creative Car Works, Mary- Pages S13089±S13102 land Heights, Missouri; Kelly A. Cramer, Protel Ad- Additional Cosponsors: Pages S13102±03 vantage, Inc., and David D. Cramer, Eau Claire Po- Amendments Submitted: Pages S13103±05 lice Department, both of Eau Claire, Wisconsin; and Joel Bittner, North County Distributions, San Notices of Hearings: Page S13105 Diego, California. Authority for Committees: Page S13105 Hearings recessed subject to call.

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ing with the Puducah Gaseous Diffusion Plant, 9:30 Committee Meetings a.m., SD–124. Committee on Armed Services: to hold hearings on the sta- FAIR ACCESS TO INDEMNITY AND tus of United States military forces, 9:30 a.m., SH–216. REIMBURSEMENT ACT Subcommittee on Readiness and Management Support, Committee on Rules: Granted, by voice vote, a modified to hold hearings on the Real Property Management Pro- open rule, providing 1 hour of debate on H.R. 1987, Fair gram and the maintenance of the historic homes and sen- Access to Indemnity and Reimbursement Act. The rule ior offices’ quarters, 2:30 p.m., SR–222. makes in order the Committee on Education and the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources: to hold over- Workforce amendment in the nature of a substitute now sight hearings on the interpretation and implementation printed in the bill as an original bill for the purpose of plans of subsistence management regulations for public amendment, which shall be open for amendment at any lands in Alaska, 9:30 a.m., SD–366. point. The rule makes in order only those amendments printed in the Congressional Record and pro forma Committee on Finance: to hold hearings on the use of se- amendments for the purpose of debate. The rule provides clusion and restraints in mental hospitals; to be followed that each amendment printed in the Congressional by a hearing on the nomination of William A. Halter, Record may be offered only by the Member who caused of Arkansas, to be Deputy Commissioner of Social Secu- it to be printed or his designee, and that each amend- rity, 10 a.m., SD–215. ment shall be considered as read. The rule allows the Committee on the Judiciary: business meeting to consider Chairman of the Committee of the Whole to postpone pending calendar business, 10 a.m., SD–226. votes during consideration of the bill, and to reduce vot- Subcommittee on Administrative Oversight and the ing time to five minutes on a postponed question if the Courts, to hold hearings to examine Chinese espionage at vote follows a fifteen minute vote. Finally, the rule pro- United States nuclear facilities and the transfer of United vides for one motion to recommit with or without in- States technology to China, 2 p.m., S–407, Capitol. structions. Testimony was heard from Representatives Full Committee, to hold hearings on the nomination Fletcher, Clay and Andrews. of Ann Claire Williams, of Illinois, to be United States f Circuit Judge for the Seventh Circuit; Faith S. Hochberg, of New Jersey, to be United States District Judge for the NEW PUBLIC LAWS District of New Jersey; Frank H. McCarthy, of Okla- homa, to be United States District Judge for the North- (For last listing of Public Laws, see DAILY DIGEST, p. D1186) ern District of Oklahoma; and Virginia A. Phillips, of H.J. Res.71, making further continuing appro- California, to be United States District Judge for the priations for the fiscal year 2000. Signed October Central District of California, 3 p.m., SD–226. 21, 1999. (P.L. 106–75) S. 323, to redesignate the Black Canyon of the House Gunnison National Monument as a national park Committee on Armed Services, Subcommittee on Military and establish the Gunnison Gorge National Con- Readiness, hearing on the readiness impact of operations servation Area. Signed October 21, 1999. (P.L. in Kosovo: problems encountered, lessons learned, and re- 106–76) constitution, 10 a.m., 2212 Rayburn. H.R. 560, to designate the Federal building and Subcommittee on Military Research and Development, United States courthouse located at the intersection hearing on Russian threat perceptions and plans for sabo- of Comercio and San Justo Streets, in San Juan, tage against the United States, 2 p.m., 2118 Rayburn. Puerto Rico, as the ‘‘Jose V. Toledo Federal Building Committee on Commerce, Subcommittee on Oversight and and United States Courthouse’’. Signed October 22, Investigations, hearing on the state of security at the De- 1999. (P.L. 106–77) partment of Energy’s Los Alamos National Laboratory H.R. 1906, making appropriations for Agri- (New Mexico) and Sandia National Laboratory (New culture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Admin- Mexico), 10 a.m., 2322 Rayburn. istration, and Related Agencies for the fiscal year Subcommittee on Telecommunications, Trade, and ending September 30, 2000. Signed October 22, Consumer Protection, oversight hearing on Federal Com- munications Commission Reform for the New Millen- 1999. (P.L. 106–78) nium, 9:30 a.m., 2123 Rayburn. f Committee on Government Reform, Subcommittee on Gov- ernment Management, Information, and Technology, to COMMITTEE MEETINGS FOR TUESDAY, mark up the following: Presidential Transition Act OCTOBER 26, 1999 Amendment of 1999; and H.R. 2376, to require execu- (Committee meetings are open unless otherwise indicated) tive agencies to establish expedited review procedures for granting a waiver to a State under a grant program ad- Senate ministered by the agency if another State has already been Committee on Appropriations: Subcommittee on Energy granted a similar waiver by the agency under such pro- and Water Development, to hold hearings on issues deal- gram, 10 a.m., 2154 Rayburn.

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Committee on International Relations, to mark up H.R. Subcommittee on National Parks and Public Lands, 1838, Taiwan Security Enhancement Act, 10:30 a.m., hearing on the following bills: H.R. 1509, to authorize 2172 Rayburn. the Disabled Veterans’ LIFE Memorial Foundation to es- Subcommittee on International Economic Policy and tablish a memorial in the District of Columbia or its en- Trade, hearing on U.S. Trade Policies and Agricultural virons to honor veterans who became disabled while serv- Disease: Safety, Economic, and Global Considerations, ing in the Armed Forces of the United States; and H.R. 1:30 p.m., 2200 Rayburn. 2532, National Heritage Areas Policy Act of 1999, 10 Committee on the Judiciary, Subcommittee on Commer- a.m., 1324 Longworth. cial and Administrative Law, oversight hearing on Bank- Committee on Science, Subcommittee on Basic Research, ruptcy Judgeship Needs; followed by a hearing and mark- hearing on Education Research: Is What We Don’t Know up of H.J. Res. 72, granting the consent of the Congress Hurting Our Children? 2 p.m., 2318 Rayburn. to the Red River Boundary Compact, 2 p.m., 2226 Ray- Subcommittee on Technology and the Subcommittee burn. on Government Management, Information, and Tech- Subcommittee on the Constitution, hearing on H.R. nology of the Committee on Government Reform, joint 2442, Wartime Violation of Italian American Civil Lib- hearing on Y2K and Nuclear Power: Will Reactors React erties Act, 9:30 a.m., 2237 Rayburn. Responsibly?, 10:15 a.m., 2154 Rayburn. Committee on Resources, to continue oversight hearings on Committee on Veterans’ Affairs, Subcommittee on Bene- the Federal Aid Programs administered by the U.S. Fish fits, hearing on Persian Gulf War veterans issues, 10 and Wildlife Service (Part III), 11 a.m., 1324 Longworth. a.m., 334 Cannon.

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Next Meeting of the SENATE (4) H.R. 970, Perkins County Rural Water System Act of 9:30 a.m., Tuesday, October 26 1999; (5) H.R. 1528, National Geologic Mapping Reauthorization Senate Chamber Act of 1999; (6) H.R. 2970, Rongelap Resettlement Act of 1999; Program for Tuesday: Senate will continue consideration of (7) H.R. 2496, Reauthorizing the Junior Duck Stamp Con- the motion to proceed to H.R. 434, African Growth and Op- portunity Act, with a vote on the motion to close further de- servation and Design Program Act of 1994; bate thereon, to occur at 10 a.m. Also, Senate will consider any (8) H.R. 1753, Methane Hydrate Research and Development appropriations conference reports when available. Act; (Senate will recess from 12:30 p.m. until 2:15 p.m. for their respective (9) H. Con. Res. 20, Concerning Economic, Humanitarian party conferences.) and Other Assistance to the Northern Part of Somalia; (10) H. Con. Res. 46, Urging an End of the War Between Eritrea and Ethiopia and Calling on the United Nations Human Rights Commission and Other Human Rights Organi- Next Meeting of the HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES zations to Investigate Human Rights Abuses in Connection 9 a.m., Tuesday, October 26 with the Eritrean and Ethiopian Conflict; (11) H. Con. Res. 188, Commending Greece and Turkey for House Chamber Their Mutual and Swift Response to the Recent Earthquakes Program for Tuesday: Consideration of 14 suspensions: in Both Countries by Providing to Each Other Humanitarian (1) H.R. 3061, Amending the Immigration and Nationality Assistance and Rescue Relief; Act to Extend for an Additional 2 Years the Period for Admis- (12) H.R. 1175, Locating and Securing the Return of sion of an Alien as a Nonimmigrant; Zachary Baumel, an American Citizen, and Other Israeli Sol- (2) H. Con. Res. 190, Urging the United States to Seek a diers Missing in Action; Global Consensus Supporting a Moratorium on Tariffs and on (13) H. Con. Res. 102, Celebrating the 50th Anniversary of Special, Multiple and Discriminatory Taxation of Electronic the Geneva Conventions of 1949 and Recognizing the Humani- Commerce; tarian Safeguards These Treaties Provide in Times of Armed (3) H. Con. Res. 197, Expressing the Sense of Congress that Conflict; and There Should Be No Increase in Federal Taxes in Order to (14) H.R. 2885, Statistical Efficiency Act. Fund Additional Government Spending;

Extensions of Remarks, as inserted in this issue HOUSE Gekas, George W., Pa., E2174 Pelosi, Nancy, Calif., E2173 Kucinich, Dennis J., Ohio, E2177 Radanovich, George, Calif., E2178 Barcia, James A., Mich., E2179 Lantos, Tom, Calif., E2174 Rahall, Nick J., II, West Va., E2169, E2172 Barr, Bob, Ga., E2168, E2172 Lee, Barbara, Calif., E2177 Riley, Bob, Ala., E2175 Bentsen, Ken, Tex., E2176 Lofgren, Zoe, Calif., E2174 Ros-Lehtinen, Ileana, Fla., E2174 Berman, Howard L., Calif., E2167, E2169 Matsui, Robert T., Calif., E2173 Schakowsky, Janice D., Ill., E2176 Capps, Lois, Calif., E2176 Meek, Carrie P., Fla., E2179 Smith, Christopher H., N.J., E2178 Crowley, Joseph, N.Y., E2175 Moakley, John Joseph, Mass., E2175 Smith, Nick, Mich., E2172 DeLauro, Rosa L., Conn., E2177 Moran, Jerry, Kans., E2175 Underwood, Robert A., Guam, E2168, E2170 Dixon, Julian C., Calif., E2167 Morella, Constance A., Md., E2177 Udall, Mark, Colo., E2171, E2173 Gejdenson, Sam, Conn., E2167, E2170 Owens, Major R., N.Y., E2167 Vitter, David, La., E2169, E2172

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