April 18, 2002 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E587 CHILD CUSTODY PROTECTION ACT distinction, who served his constituents from Mr. Speaker, in light of the thousands of Northern for six terms. Philip Edward Enron employees who have worthless stock SPEECH OF Ruppe was born in Houghton County, Michi- certificates to show for their years of hard HON. DENNIS MOORE gan where his family lived since the 1870’s. work, this bill is an outrage. OF KANSAS He attended Central Michigan University and The Democratic alternative provides real IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the for two years after protection. Employees should have the same Wednesday, April 17, 2002 which he received his Bachelor of Arts degree control over their retirement accounts as ex- from in 1948. He served our ecutives, and should have the same access to Mr. MOORE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to Nation as a lieutenant (junior grade) in the unbiased, independent investment advice. Our express my strong concerns about H.R. 476. Navy during the Korean conflict. bill levels the playing field between executives I held the same concerns when I voted After his service in the Navy, Mr. Ruppe be- and employees, giving employees full control against this legislation during the 106th Con- came the president of the Bosch Brewing of their retirement accounts. And, executives gress, as did many of my colleagues in the Company for ten years, served as director of would be held fully accountable when they vio- House and Senate. No effort has been made the Houghton National Bank, the Commercial late pension rights. to address the valid problems with this bill in National Bank of L’Anse and R. L. Polk and Mr. Speaker, you say you’re on the side of the nearly three years since we last took it up Company. the American people. But, as the saying goes, on the House floor. In January 1967, the people of Northern actions speak louder than words, and your bill This restrictive legislation would isolate a Michigan elected Mr. Ruppe as their rep- hurts the working families of this Nation. Vote young woman at a time when she needs sup- resentative until 1979, when he ran for the no on the underlying bill and yes on the port the most. I absolutely believe that young . As a member of the Democratic alternative. women should involve parents in important life United States House of Representatives, Con- decisions. In fact, most young women do in- gressman Ruppe served on the Committee on f volve a parent when making a decision about Merchant Marines and Fisheries and was MOTION TO INSTRUCT CONFEREES abortion, however, that option is not always ranking member of the Interior and Insular Af- ON H.R. 2646, FARM SECURITY available. Incest, abuse and other serious fairs Committees. He dedicated his time to ACT OF 2001 family problems are a sobering reality for constituent services and economic develop- many in our country. In that case, a young ment in the Upper Peninsula. SPEECH OF woman should be encouraged to consult an- I want to recognize and thank the gen- other trusted adult, such as another family tleman from Michigan (Mr. STUPAK) who HON. MAX SANDLIN member, a medical provider or a religious thoughtfully introduced H.R. 1374, designating OF TEXAS counselor—this bill makes that virtually impos- the facility of the United States Postal Service IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES sible and even criminal. located at 600 Calumet Street in Lake Linden, Wednesday, April 17, 2002 Under this bill, grandparents, older siblings, Michigan, as the ‘‘Philip E. Ruppe Post Of- religious leaders, and other responsible adults fice’’. It is most appropriate to name a post of- Mr. SANDLIN. Mr. Speaker, I commend the could face prosecution, imprisonment, fines, or fice to honor Philip Ruppe who represented Agriculture Committee Chairman COMBEST civil suits for coming to the aid of a young his constituents most ably during his tenure in and Ranking Member STENHOLM for the skill woman during her time of need. The true ab- Congress. Congressman Ruppe and his late and hard work they have put into crafting the surdity of this legislation can be summed up in wife, Loret Ruppe, who was a well-loved and Farm Security Act. I would also like to com- this astonishing example: A father molests his respected director of the Peace Corps and mend the Conferees of the House Agricultural young daughter and the young woman goes to Ambassador to Norway, were dedicated par- Committee for their continued efforts to work her grandmother for help. Should the young ents to their daughters and imparted the im- toward agreement on a farm bill that is good woman obtain an abortion in another state, portance of public service to them. for America’s farmers. I want to thank them for this bill could give the father standing to sue I have been privileged to know both Loret the great sensitivity to and understanding of in a civil court and could make the grand- and Phil. Phil still resides in Betheda, Mary- the needs of our nation’s farmers. mother liable for $100,000 in damages and a land, and I am delighted to have him as a This motion to instruct goes against that un- year in prison. constituent and wish him the best in life. derstanding and, thus, I rise in strong opposi- In addition, this bill is dangerously f tion to this motion and urge all my colleagues overbroad. The law would apply to anyone to vote against it. having peripheral involvement in the minor’s PENSION SECURITY ACT OF 2002 The presentation of this motion is unneces- abortion, even if the person was not ac- sarily repetitive in nature. The Members of the quainted with the bill’s legal provisions or even HON. NITA M. LOWEY House of Representatives have already voted aware of the minor crossing state lines. OF NEW YORK on this issue. During House consideration of I supported a Motion to Recommit that IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the Farm Security Act, an amendment con- would have sent this flawed bill back to the Thursday, April 18, 2002 taining this language failed by a bipartisan committee with the recommendation that the Mrs. LOWEY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to vote of 238Ð187. legislation exempt grandparents and adult sib- oppose this legislation, and in support of the Mr. Speaker, one thing I can count on hear- lings from the bill. This Motion would have Democratic alternative. ing every time I return home is that our farm- provided young women with at least a minimal Millions of working Americans are watching ers need help this year. Our farming families safety net of family members. It failed by a what we do here today. They are watching to put everything they have on the line every vote of 173Ð246. see just whose side we’re on. They want to year to feed America. America’s families never Mr. Speaker, I will continue to oppose legis- see whether we will do something to prevent got the economic boon that swept the nation lation that will endanger young women’s lives another Enron. They want to know whether in the late 1990’s. and health by isolating those who cannot in- their retirement savings are truly safe. This year, good weather worldwide has cre- volve a parent. We should encourage young With this bill, we know who the Republican ated commodity surpluses and driven down women to turn to other family members when leadership would protect. This bill is a get out the price that farmers get for their crops. The they cannot turn to their parents, and Con- of jail free card. It doesn’t protect pensions, it U.S. dollar also remains strong relative both to gress has no business criminalizing that. protects those who would prosper on the our competitors and customers, making U.S. f backs of their employees. crops more expensive and less competitive. PHILIP E. RUPPE POST OFFICE This bill keeps employees off pension U.S. producers continue to compete on an un- BUILDING boards. It limits the ability of employees to col- even playing field, facing much higher tariffs lect damages when the misconduct of com- on our exports to other countries than other HON. CONSTANCE A. MORELLA pany officials costs them their life savings. It countries face on their exports to us. forces employees to keep stock matches in The goal of our farm policy should be to OF MARYLAND. 401(k) plans for three years after each match, provide a safety net so the American agricul- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES while executives are held to no such limit. This tural sector survives through these difficult Thursday, April 18, 2002 bill even allows companies to offer investment times. This motion to recommit would limit Mrs. MORELLA. Mr. Speaker, I am honored advice from the same firm that administers the payments for commodity programs and is a to express my thoughts about a gentleman of company’s 401(k) plan. slap in the face to those families.

VerDate 112000 06:51 Apr 19, 2002 Jkt 197001 PO 00000 Frm 00019 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A18AP8.058 pfrm02 PsN: E18PT1 E588 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks April 18, 2002 Furthermore, this motion unjustly deters the For her tireless efforts on behalf of the less open public place and definitely would not do Conferees efforts to resolve funding levels for fortunate, President Ronald Reagan presented so. Living with the threat of terror is a new re- conservation and research programs. This mo- Dr. Height the Citizens Medal Award for distin- ality for America after September 11th. Israelis tion claims to increase conservation programs guished service in 1989, the year she also re- have had to live with the threat of violence al- as if it is a new idea, when, in fact, the Con- ceived the Franklin Delano Roosevelt Free- most every day, which has intensified since ferees have already allotted an eighty-percent dom Medal from the Franklin and Eleanor January 2002. increase in funding. Roosevelt Institute. Mr. Speaker, the breakdown of the peace I urge my colleagues to reject this unneces- In 1994, President Bill Clinton presented her process in the Middle East and the recent es- sary and disruptive motion and to stand aside with the Presidential Medal of Freedom calation of violence should be a matter of and let the Conferees continue their hard work Award. great concern to the United States. The United on the conference committee. Other awards include: States’ close friendship with Israel dates back f 1993 Springarn Medal from the NAACP; to May 14, 1948, when President Harry S. 1993 Induction into the National Women’s Truman announced our recognition of this new IN SUPPORT OF THE COMMISSION Hall of Fame; nation, within moments of its declaring inde- OF THE CONGRESSIONAL GOLD 1990 Oleander Foundation’s Generous pendence. Since that time, the United States MEDAL ON BEHALF OF DR. Heart Award; has, time-and-again, offered its support to DOROTHY I. HEIGHT 1990 Camille Cosby World of Children Israel in its struggle to survive and has played Award; in advancing the peace process. As history HON. DIANE E. WATSON 1987 Essence Award; has shown, strong U.S. leadership, particularly OF CALIFORNIA 1990 Steller Award. from the President, is necessary if there is to IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Dorothy Height has sought no reward, be- be any progress toward Mideast peace. That Thursday, April 18, 2002 cause her monumental achievements were is why Presidents Nixon, Ford, Carter, Ms. WATSON of California. Mr. Speaker, for comfort and compensation enough. But this Reagan, Bush, Clinton and now Bush, have all two hundred and twenty-six years, the United Congress and the nation owe her a debt of involved themselves in the quest for an end to States Congress has expressed its highest re- gratitude and should commission a Gold the conflict. Today, the challenge is to help gard for exemplary and extraordinary accom- Medal for all her contributions. In her own guide Israel and its Palestinian neighbors back plishments by awarding the Congressional words, ‘I want to be remembered as someone on the path for peace. Gold Medal to its most outstanding citizens. It who used herself and anything she could Mr. Speaker, on this important day, I think is now time to include among these laureates touch to work for justice and freedom. I want it is instructive to look back at what the late Dr. Dorothy Height, lifelong social worker, to be remembered as one who tried.’ Israeli Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin said, internationally known and respected human It is with knowledge of your enthusiastic when he received his Nobel Peace Prize in rights activist, who celebrated her 90th birth- support of these noble causes that we re- 1994, to understand Israel’s struggle for day earlier this year. spectfully request your endorsement of this peace. ‘‘We will pursue the course of peace Dorothy Height, whose public service career measure. Please contact Alice Holmes at with determination and fortitude. We will not spans over 65 years, has created an enviable 202Ð225Ð7086. let up. We will not give in. Peace will triumph legacy of advocacy and leadership in the f over all its enemies, because the alternative is grimmer for us all. And we will prevail.’’ cause of social justice for the whole nation, HONORING THE STATE OF ISRAEL Mr. Speaker, my greatest hope for Israel on and particularly in her advocacy for the needs ON THE OCCASION OF ITS 54TH it’s 54th Day of Independence is the realiza- and rights of women, children, and families. INDEPENDENCE DAY She has constantly inspired others, from the tion of its greatest hope—to live in peace with poor to world leaders, to achieve at the high- its neighbors with security for its people. est level. As an advisor to Presidents through HON. KEN BENTSEN f their First Ladies, Dr. Height has effected sig- OF TEXAS NEW THOUGHTS TO MEET THE nificant change in the lives of not only African- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES CHALLENGES ON TERRORISM American women, but all women and their Thursday, April 18, 2002 loved ones. She counseled Eleanor Roosevelt Mr. BENTSEN. Mr. Speaker, I rise in strong and prodded President Eisenhower to deseg- HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH support of the State of Israel and join in send- regate the nation’s schools. She pressed OF OHIO ing our good wishes to the people of Israel, on President Johnson to appoint black women to IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES occasion of Israel’s 54th year of independ- sub-cabinet posts. As one of the ‘‘Big Six’’ civil ence. Regrettably, commemoration of this im- Thursday, April 18, 2002 rights leaders, she was the only woman at the portant milestone comes at one of the darkest Mr. KUCINICH. Mr. Speaker, this Saturday, table when Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., and and most isolated points in Israel’s 54-year thousands of American citizens will gather in others made plans for the civil rights move- history. All over Israel, the traditional Washington, DC to challenge the open-ended ment. Dr. Height’s many achievements and her celebratory activities have been canceled due war the United States is now waging. They distinguished service to the Nation and world to increased security risks due to an unprece- are right to do so, and the broader American has earned her over 50 awards and honors dented wave of suicide bombings that has public would do well to listen. from local and State governments as well as struck almost every corner of the country Congress authorized a police action to ap- the Federal Government, including the fol- since the intifada commenced. prehend the conspirators behind the Sep- lowing: Mr. Speaker, every year Israelis stand and tember 11 attack. Congress did not declare In 1965, she received the John F. Kennedy memorialize the soldiers who have given their war because the President did not ask Con- Memorial Award from the National Council of lives so that Israelis can continue to live free gress to declare war. Yet, the Administration is Jewish Women. in their land, and the next day Israelis cele- conducting itself as if it were engaged in a de- For her contributions in interfaith, interracial brate their independence. It is no coincidence clared war, sending military special operations and ecumenical movements for over thirty that Israel’s Memorial Day and Independence forces to many new countries and ramping up years, she was awarded the Ministerial Inter- Day are observed side-by-side. For far too defense spending. The Administration’s budg- faith Association Award in 1969. many years in Israel’s history, death and inde- et contains real, inflation-adjusted spending in- In 1968, she received the Lovejoy Award, pendence have been inexorably linked. Only creases only for military spending. Non-military the highest recognition by the Grand Lodge. on Independence Day during the nearly disas- spending is projected to remain flat, and fund- Elks of the World for outstanding contribution trous Yom Kippur War of 1973 do Israelis re- ing for many important programs is decreased, to human relations. call being so threatened, and even then the in spite of growing unmet needs. The list of In 1974, Ladies Home Journal named her fighting was among soldiers at the front who national priorities from which the Administra- ‘‘Woman of the Year’’ in recognition of her could be reasonably certain their wives and tion has taken away federal funds includes work for human rights; children were not in imminent danger. education, housing for the elderly, health care, The Congressional Black Caucus presented Mr. Speaker, in a recently-published poll and transportation. her with the William L. Dawson Award for dec- conducted by Israel’s largest daily newspaper, This war footing will ultimately make the ades of public service to people of color and Yediot Aharonot, 53% Israelis said they would world a more dangerous place. Already, the particularly women. be afraid to celebrate Independence Day in an Administration has derailed efforts to negotiate

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