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IMPROVING CAPITAL market volatility and the resulting panic friends made him one of the most influential INVESTMENTS must lie squarely with tax policy that lobbyists Washington has ever seen. He will changed the rules. be sorely missed. How can this poorly crafted tax policy be HON. JOHN J. DUNCAN corrected? Mr. Speaker, I would like to commend to my OF TENNESSEE One method might be to establish an "in­ colleagues a touching tribute to Si Kenen writ­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES vestment income adjustment" for invest­ ten by M.J. Rosenberg, who is currently spe­ ments declared as "long term investments" cial assistant to Senator CARL LEVIN. M.J. was Wednesday, March 30, 1988 at the time the investment is made and held the long-time editor of the Near East Report Mr. DUNCAN. Mr. Speaker, my constituent, for at least a minimum period of time. The and one of Si's proteges. adjustment would be in the form of a sliding Van A. Michael, has prepared a novel ap­ REMEMBERING l.L. "SI" KENEN proach to the taxation of capital investments. scale exclusion depending on the length of time the investment is held. If the invest­ (By M.J. Rosenberg) Van works with the National Christmas Tree ment was voluntarily liquidated prior to the Association, Inc., and has prepared the follow­ An era ended with the death of I.L. Kenen minimum holding period, the income would on March 23. Si's death was no shock to ing article on the subject. be subject to an "early withdrawal" sur­ those of us who knew him. He had been in IMPROVING CAPITAL INVESTMENTS charge or penalty. The result would be to failing health for the last few years. But he The "Tax Simplification" Act of 1986 inhibit the liquidation of long term invest­ looked good, far younger than 83, and there (TSA-86) resulted in an unexpected windfall ments in a "panic" market as well as cor­ was always the hope that he would rally for the securities business. But, that wind­ recting the present tax policy of taxing the and, once again, be as he was in his prime. fall has caused a major problem for our inflation of long term investments as well as Si was lucky. His prime lasted a long time. system of providing capital for American in­ the real income. He was already in his late sixties when I dustry. The key points of this program are: <1) first came to work at AIPAC in 1973. I came The TSA-86's elimination of the "capital the pre-declared long term investments; (2) in as a volunteer, anxious to do anything I gain exclusion," in effect, made ordinary the sliding scale exemption depending on could to help Israel during the Yorn Kippur income out of returns on capital invest­ the length of holding; and <3) the penalty War. ments. Beginning with the first business day for early liquidation. The AIPAC of 1973 was not the operation of 1987, many security dealers advised their The primary objective of this policy would we know today. I doubt that there were customers that there was no advantage in be to encourage investment in long term more than ten people working in the office holding investments. The tax consequences high risk enterprises and to make capital on 13th and G. The "Jewish lobby" was run of buying and selling short term, they said, available to new and expanding industries on a shoestring. Si's secretary would parcel were now the same as long term holding. as well as discouraging sudden liquidations out postage stamps like they were gold. And Brokers across the country were quick to and reducing market volatility. she would want to see the letter you were suggest "better buys" for their customers in Under the present tax rules, and assuming mailing to make sure you didn't swipe a place of present holdings. a 4 percent rate of inflation, a timber stamp for your mother's birthday card. Market volume immediately surged as cus­ grower raising pulp wood in the South over Si ran a tight ship. He made all the key tomers responded to recommendations to a 19-year rotation would have to realize a decisions. In those days, only Si's treasured 230 percent growth in his investment in long-time aide, Esther Chesney, and legisla­ sell their old investments and buy new ones. order to break even. Obviously, this tax on Every sale, every new purchase resulted in inflation discourages investment and our re­ tive liaison Ken Wollack, dared to question additional brokerage fees. No wonder Wall newable natural resources will ultimately a Kenen decision. But he rarely budged. He Street found itself unable, or unwilling, to suffer the consequences of a bad policy. knew how to run AIPAC. After all, he had discourage the churning of the market. The While we do not intend to create "tax invented the place. great bull market of 1987 fed by the brokers shelters" or "loopholes," we do feel that In his old age, newcomers to AIPAC would constant urging of "buy" and "sell," fol­ long term capital investment in natural re­ think of Si United States-Israel relations. asset on Capitol Hill. He was liked on both "Bell witch" were all suspected of being the More than any other individual, Si was re­ sides of the aisle and by Senators and House "cause." However, no one bothered to look sponsible for transforming the United States­ members of every stripe. Si didn't have an at the question of what caused market vola­ Israel relationship from the iciness that enemies list. On the contrary, he believed tility in the first place. marked it during the Eisenhower years to the that every member of Congress was either a Basically, Congress had treated a bet at close friendship of today. He was the founder friend or a potential friend. And he treated the horse track and a Douglas fir forest, them accordingly. that would not mature for seventy years, as of the American Israel Public Affairs Commit­ He was effective. When he began his work the same kind of investment. When there is tee [AIPAC] and the first editor of the Near in Washington, Israel was receiving not one no penalty for sudden liquidation of all East Report. Si's excellent command of the dollar in U.S. aid. By the time he left, Israel holdings and, in fact, a benefit from such subject matter, his gentle yet persuasive was receiving $2.2 billion. Si didn't accom­ short sighted planning, the blame for manner and his magnificent knack for making plish that alone. He had a good product to

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THE CENSUS the undercount for the entire population tribute which Sephardic Temple Tifereth Israel The federal government does only a few was only 1.4 percent in 1980, it was 5.9 per­ will bestow upon Hyman Jebb Levy as recipi­ things more important than counting its cent for blacks and similarly high for other ent of the highly prestigious Sephardic Herit­ people. The results of the national census, minorities. For 1990, the Census Bureau had age Award. The theme of the gala dinner taken every ten years, are used for many for the first time considered using these dance, which will be held on May 1, 1988, has purposes, including dividing up federal procedures to adjust for the undercount in grants, determining the number of congres­ their final tally, but the Office of Manage­ been wisely chosen: "A Man For All Causes." sional seats in each state, and planning busi­ ment and Budget reportedly ruled Throughout his life, Mr. Levy has truly proven ness and economic development. Indiana against their plans. Some allege that this his deep interest in and his tireless and un­ plays a major role in taking the census, and decision was politically motivated. The Con­ stinting commitment to a wide variety of reli­ Hoosiers should take some measure of satis­ gress is currently considering legislation to gious, educational, and humanitarian organiza­ faction in that. The 10-year, or "decennial", census is the require an undercount adjustment. tions in our community and in Israel. nation's primary statistical activity, provid­ There are other controversies. Some Mem­ Hyman Jebb Levy, a prominent business­ ing much information about the nation not bers of Congress argue against the counting man, served proudly in the U.S. Navy from of illegal aliens for purposes of drawing con­ available from other sources. It tells us how 1944, and was honorably discharged in 1946. many people there are in the United States, gressional districts, and for counting Ameri­ and provides us with national data on hous­ can citizens who are overseas residents, such A native of Rochester, NY, he moved to Los ing, employment, transportation, income, as military and foreign service personnel. Angeles after his discharge. education, energy usage, and ethnic origins. Other concerns are the difficulty of count­ Mr. Levy has used his success compassion­ This information is used year-round by the ing the homeless and the Census Bureau's ately and wisely in countless generous and private and public sectors for many pur­ efforts to reduce the information collected selfless contributions. The extent and variety poses. It is used to draw congressional, state, on Asian Americans. Several months ago, of his many concerns is testament to his out­ and local political boundaries, to distribute OMB was widely criticized for its proposal billions of dollars in federal grants to states, standing role as leader and philanthropist. The to cut by one-third the census data collected understanding of and respect for his Sephar­ and to collect taxes. Businesses use census in 1990. OMB's plans were scaled back as a results for planning everything from mail­ dic heritage have been clearly evident through order marketing to the location of new result of strong protests by the Census Bureau, Members of Congress, local govern­ the many accomplishments made during his shopping centers. School districts use presidency of Sephardic Temple Tifereth census data to decide where to build new ments, businesses, and private citizens. schools. Experts use it to better our under­ What will the Census Bureau see when it Israel in 1981 and 1982. Since then, he has standing of disease, poverty, unemployment, looks at Indiana in 1990? The Department continued to serve as a temple officer and is and crime. Urban and rural planners use it of Commerce estimates that Indiana will currently a vice president of temple oper­ in planning housing, roads, and economic have 5.6 million residents in 1990. From ations. development. Without the census informa­ 1980 to 1987, Indiana dropped from the 12th It is often said that "actions speak louder tion, we would not understand our own to the 14th most populous state. It is not ex­ than words." We find that words seem inad­ nation very well. pected to change positions before 1990. Indi­ The Data Preparation Division Los Angeles commu­ allow local governments the opportunity to nity. review maps and counts before and after the HENRY A. WAXMAN census for inaccuracies. With these improve­ CALIFORNIA ments, the Bureau expects its statistical HOW ARD L. BERMAN error in 1990 to be less than 2 percent. CALIFORNIA The methods of taking the census gener­ ate controversy, partly because of the grow­ MEL LEVINE ing importance of census results. One con­ CALIFORNIA troversy is the undercount. By comparing IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES counts of representative samples taken after the census with the actual census count, the Wednesday, March 30, 1988 Census Bureau can estimate how many resi­ Mr. WAXMAN. Mr. Speaker, we are honored dents it missed in the actual count. While to bring to the attention of the members the 6222 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS March 31, 1988 INTERNATION FAMILY On a regional scale, we have already had a in Fiscal 1989, most of which will actually PLANNING GOALS preview of the havoc that can be caused by be conducted by a new Administration and a unrestrained population growth. Sub-Saha­ new Congress. It is critical that adequate re­ ran Africa currently experiences the highest sources be provided, so that the new Admin­ population growth rates ever recorded for a istration will be able to have the opportuni­ HON. PETER H. KOSTMAYER large population. At the same time, per ty to once again restore the United States to capita income and food production have de­ its position of world leadership in the popu­ OF PENNSYLVANIA clined over the past two decades, while des­ lation field. Our self interest, our moral self IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES erts have expanded, forests and fertile lands respect, and our humanitarian concern for have shrunk, and large populations of rural Wednesday, March 30, 1988 those suffering from ill health, hunger and and urban refugees have been created. poverty abroad, require that we do so. For Clearly all attempts to aid Africa are Mr. KOSTMA YER. Mr. Speaker, we do not that reason, the Population Institute's doomed to failure if population growth con­ Public Policy Advisory Committee has for­ own the planet we inhabit, we are its tempo­ tinues to swamp development efforts. mulated the attached set of objectives for rary guardians. While human ingenuity has We in the United States cannot sit back in 1988. brought us a world of luxuries and conven­ the comfort of our own affluent society and iences only dreamed of 100 or even 50 years ignore these trends. Our climate is chang­ 1988 GOALS FOR THE LEGISLATIVE AND EXECUTIVE BRANCHES ago, it is also a world whose resources and ing, the shore line of our children is endan­ environment have been taken for granted. gered, and our borders will continue to be We, the members of the Population Insti­ crossed by immigrants desperately seeking a tute Public Policy Advisory Committee, urge Mounting and continuing pressures on our for­ better living. Our national security is that in 1988 the Institute pursue the follow­ ests, soils and other natural systems portend threatened if political turmoil engulfs devel­ ing legislative and administrative objectives: tragic consequences for the quality of life on oping countries, and hostile and despotic re­ 1. Funding Levels: Resources made avail­ this planet by the time our children and grand­ gimes take power. And the world will be a able by the U.S. for population programs children become its guardians. poorer place for future generations if the are woefully inadequate when compared to Irrefutable evidence exists that much of the rich variety of plant and animal life we in­ demand for family planning services in the herited is destroyed. developing countries. Ideally funding should responsibility for these pressures lies with While it is in our own economic, political, at least be restored to the $290 million level rapid population growth. The Earth's sustain­ and aesthetic interests to help save our provided in FY 85. Current overall budget ability depends upon a more reasonable bal­ planet, there are also overwhelming moral constraints make this unlikely. At a mini­ ance between our human numbers, our re­ and humanitarian reasons that the United mum, Congress should provide $200 million sources, and our environment. It is a responsi­ States should address the population issue: in the functional account, plus an additional bility that cannot be postponed for another In many countries, increasing the interval $56.6 million through programs funded by generation or two; it must begin now. There between births to at least two years would the Development Fund for Africa and the are some 400 million people in the world prevent one in every five infant deaths. Child Survival Fund OHIO under the direction of Reynolds, had one of help the Leukemia Society in a variety of ways IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the longest-running accounts at First Na­ such as fundraising, working with researchers Wednesday, March 30, 1988 tional Bank- more than 50 years. and meeting patients. In 1979, Tony was diag­ Edward Owen, chairman of Owen Indus­ nosed with acute lymphocytic leukemia; he is Mr. McEWEN. Mr. Speaker, I am pleased tries and Paxton & Vierling Steel Co., said today to offer legislation providing for the sus­ he remembered Reynolds for his role in pro­ currently in remission. tecting Omaha when the Missouri River It is my pleasure to know Tony Cortese, and pension of the regular U.S. customs duties on flooded in 1952. I am pleased to take this opportunity to honor certain bicycle parts. The regular duties on a "He did a wonderful job for the city of him. variety of bicycle parts not manufactured in Omaha. It was a wonderful hour in his life." the United States have been suspended since Owen said. 1971. This prior legislation, and the measure I Reynolds also was remembered by Bob THE 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF am introducing today, recognize that the sus­ Popp, head golf pro at the Omaha Country THE OCEANSIDE FREE LIBRARY pension of the regular customs duties on bicy­ Club. Reynolds' home flanks the golf course near the sixth and 10th holes, Popp said. cle parts not manufactured in commercial The club's Sam Reynolds Tournament, HON. NORMAN F. LENT quantities in the United States is critical to going into its 20th year. is "the golfing and OF NEW YORK maintaining the international competitiveness social highlight of the Omaha Country IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES of U.S. bicycle manufacturers. Club," Popp said. As Mr. Speaker is well aware, a conference "I would go to visit Mr. Sam once a week," Wednesday, March 30, 1988 committee is close to completing its work on Popp said. "Mr. Sam will be missed." Mr. LENT. Mr. Speaker, on May 15, the omnibus trade legislation initially proposed Oceanside Free Library celebrates its 50th an­ during the last Congress. The pending trade ANTHONY D. CORTESE niversary. On this important occasion, it gives bill would, among many other things, renew me great pleasure to recognize the library for through December 31, 1990, certain provi­ HON. CHESTER G. ATKINS its many years of outstanding service to the sions in the Appendix to the Tariff Schedules local community. The board of trustees and li­ of the United States that suspended the regu­ OF MASSACHUSETTS brary staff have made a significant contribu­ lar duties on a variety of bicycle parts through IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES tion to the educational and cultural growth of June 30, 1986. The pending legislation also, Wednesday, March 30, 1988 our citizens and they deserve our highest for the first time, suspends the duties on a Mr. ATKINS. Mr. Speaker, I am pleased and commendation. number of bicycle components (such as bicy­ honored to rise to inform my distinguished col­ Through books, a person can explore far­ cle tires and tubes and bicycle chains) for leagues that the Massachusetts chapter of the away lands, fight battles alongside history's which domestic sources of supply became un­ Leukemia Society is presenting it's first annual most famous leaders, and adventure into the available during the last temporary period of leadership award to Dr. Anthony D. Cortese, a future. Libraries provide a wealth of informa­ suspension. tireless worker for a better environment and a tion on subjects ranging from government to During the almost 2-year period that the better life for leukemia patients. science. How true are the words of William omnibus trade bill has been pending, domestic The newly created Anthony D. Cortese Shakespeare who once wrote: "My library was sources of supply for a number of additional Award is designed to honor leadership in the dukedom enough for me." bicycle components have been eliminated. fight against leukemia and to honor individuals Since it opened on Washington's birthday, These include certain aluminum alloy bicycle who help others with the disease live a full February 22, 1938, the Oceanside Library has seat posts and handlebar stems, stem rotor and productive life. Certainly Tony Cortese is been an integral part of our local community. assemblies and quick release hubs. The pur­ an appropriate model for this award. Back then, its primary collection of 2,000 vol­ pose of the bill I am introducing today is to Tony's professional life has been devoted umes was donated by members of the com­ provide for the suspension of the regular cus­ to environmental matters. He started his munity. However, it soon became apparent toms duties applicable to these components career with the Public Health Service assigned that the community would have to provide through the end of 1992. Seat posts, handle­ to the National Air Pollution Control Adminis­ larger facilities for the fast-growing library. bar stems and stem rotor assemblies are nor­ tration-now part of the Environmental Protec­ Through the generous donations of local resi­ mally dutied at 10 percent ad valorem; quick tion Agency-where he worked in the areas of dents, a plot of ground on Davison Avenue release hubs bear duties of 6 or 10 percent, air, water supply, and pesticides programs and was purchased, and 3 years later in 1941 , the depending on whether the hub is variable on the development of the EPA cancer as­ new library building was dedicated. The library speed or not. sessment policy. From 1976 through 1984, Dr. doubled in size by 1950, and in May of 1955, Mr. Speaker, the pending trade bill makes Cortese served the Commonwealth of Massa­ the school district approved the purchase of only too clear the differences of opinion that chusetts' Division of Environmental Quality six adjoining lots as the site for library expan­ exist within the Congress on how best to Engineering, first as director of the division of sion. Three more expansion projects would be assist the competitiveness of U.S. manufactur­ air and hazardous materials and then as the necessary for the library to reach its current ing industries. I believe we can all agree, how­ director of DEQE. In the later position, he was capacity. ever, that the competitiveness of our domestic responsible for managing the State's pro­ In 1964, the library embarked upon a long industries is only damaged when we continue grams to control air and water pollution, range program of providing more books and to impose import duties on materials and com­ manage solid and hazardous waste, and pro­ services to meet the diversity of needs and in­ ponents that are not produced in the United tect our drinking water and wetlands. terests in the Oceanside community. Between States, but are essential to the manufacturing Tony Cortese is currently associate prof es­ 1964 and 1973, the book collection increased operations of U.S. industries. The legislation I sor of environmental engineering and policy at over 120 percent. The Oceanside Free Library am introducing today is consistent with this March 31, 1988 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 6225 fundamental tenet of a sound national trade profit from the practice of home taping. The The Durfee High basketball team had to policy. I urge my colleagues to support this result was displaced sales and lost royalties. dig deep into its reservoir of intestinal forti­ legislation. The practice of record renting exacts a tude last night but the Hilltoppers had the heavy toll on both the retail marketplace as right answers at the end. The Toppers clawed their way past a we know it and the creators and copyright dogged Chicopee Comprehensive team, 68- A TRIBUTE TO DR. JOHN owners whose efforts give birth to the wide FREEMAN 64 to win their second state championship array of music available today. in four years and their fourth overall. Reenactment of the Record Rental Amend­ Durfee trailed the Colts throughout most HON. DONALD E. "BUZ" LUKENS ment of 1984 for an additional 5-year period, of the game. But never did things seem as OF OHIO will continue to protect legitimate record retail­ bleak as when the Toppers trailed by seven, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ers from the unfair competition represented by 56-49, with 4:35 left. It was then that Coach record rental stores; and will ensure that cre­ Skip Karam called time and rallied his Wednesday, March 30, 1988 troops. ators and copyright owners will be compensat­ Mr. DONALD E. LUKENS. Mr. Speaker, I The Hilltoppers responded by scoring the ed for the commercial exploitation of their cre­ would like to call attention to a dedicated and next 10 points. ative property. It would prohibit commercial hard working doctor who not only helps the Judd McDonald, who finished with 15 record rentals unless authorized by the copy­ sick and needy in the United States but ex­ points and eight assists, kick-started the right owners of the sound recordings. The law rally by bearing a three pointer from deep tends his generous assistance to the people applies only to commercial rentals and pro­ in the left corner. With 4:04 left, Mike of Central America. vides for the exemption of nonprofit libraries Herren (game high 22 points) clicked on Dr. John Freeman, an emergency physician and educational uses. both ends of a pressurepacked one-and-one. at Rogue Valley Medical Center in Medford, We can be forewarned of the impact of Two more Herren free throws with 3:40 left OR, has dedicated much time and effort in record rental outlets by data from the retail tied it at 56. gathering medical supplies for hospitals and Jason Correiro (16 points) put the Top­ record business in Japan. Surveys there have pers ahead to stay with 3:04 left when he refugee camps in Central America. shown that 97.4 percent of the Japanese In the past year, Dr. John has sent over a swished a three pointer from the left rental outlet users admitted that they taped corner. ton of medical supplies to the hospitals and the albums they rented. Not surprisingly, With 57 seconds left, the Colts trailed by refugee camps in Honduras. He has personal­ record sales by retail stores located in the vi­ two, 64-62. But McDonald came up with the ly sent medicine and surgical equipment in­ cinity of rental outlets had fallen by 30 per­ steal of the year with 36 seconds showing, cluding a slit lamp, catheters, local anesthet­ cent. These figures are a clear omen of what when he swiped a Damon Franklin pass. ics, and orthopedic hardware. could happen in the United States if the legis­ McDonald was fouled and cashed in both Whenever a piece of equipment or specific ends of a one-and-one at the other end. lation is not reenacted. Chicopee never quit and was still in the medicine is needed, Dr. John has gone above It is for these reasons that I am reintroduc­ and beyond the call of duty to see that it is game until the final six seconds, when ing the record rental amendment. I want to ex­ Herren sealed it with a free throw. found. He has made endless phone calls and press my appreciation for the prompt consid­ "The first one and this one feel the written letters to insure that the supplies have eration that Mr. KASTENMEIER will be giving to same," said Karam, as he was surrounded by been delivered. this legislation. And I urge all Members to sup­ a throng of well-wishers. "What I liked The refugee camps and hospitals have port prompt enactment, in the interest of fair­ about this is the guts the kids showed. been greatly enhanced by the efforts of Dr. ness and equity. When things got very dismal, they hung in." Freeman. They depend on the supplies they "We just decided that we were inches receive because they are unable to obtain away from disaster," said Durfee junior them elsewhere. DURFEE REIGNS SUPREME swing man Herren who finished the night with a game high 22 points. "We had guys I applaud Dr. John Freeman and his family crying here. We just pulled together. I said: for their efforts on behalf of the people of HON. BARNEY FRANK 'Guys, we've got to believe in each other. Central America. He is truly a dedicated OF MASSACHUSETTS We grew up together and we've got to win doctor and a great American. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES this game.'" Wednesday, March 30, 1988 McDonald, who had a rough time in the first half, had to dig deep down. "I looked LEGISLATION TO EXTEND THE Mr. FRANK. Mr. Speaker, once again the up at the clock in the third quarter and I RECORD RENTAL AGREEMENT Durfee High School Basketball Team, under couldn't believe we were down," said the leadership of Coach Skip Karam has won McDonald who scored 15 points and dished HON.CARLOSJ.MOORHEAD the State championship for Division I. This is a out eight assists. OF CALIFORNIA "When we fell behind by six in the fourth team which combines a great fighting spirit quarter we just dug down deep and pulled it IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES with their superior skills. It is tough to be down out. We had some big shots." Wednesday, March 30, 1988 7 points with 4 1/2 minutes to go in the last "There were runs back and forth all game of a championship. It is even tougher to night," said Chicopee Coach Alec Vyche. Mr. MOORHEAD. Mr. Speaker, the music fight off the enormous pressure that this rep­ "They had the last one." heard across America today is a true reflec­ resents, to come from behind, and to win. Chicopee was sparked by Damon Franklin tion of its people. It can be as sophisticated That's what Durfee did. To Coach Skip Karam, with 15 points, Ken Hamil had 14, Steve as the Park Avenue rhythms of Stephen who has a great record of leadership at Kijack 13, and Glenn Bogdanovich chipped in 11 points to the well-balanced Colts Sondheim or as down home as the picking of Durfee, and to the players on his team and Merle Watson. It can be as cool as the jazz of attack. those in the school and in their families who Chicopee led after the first quarter 13 to Wynton Marsalis. The American music indus­ have worked with them, congratulations. try is one which has set the standards by 12. It was tied at 27 at the half, and the Mr. Speaker, I include the article from the Colts led at the close of three by 2, 45-43. which the world measures today's music, Fall River Herald News chronicling the victory "They're IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Office of Resuse, Reduction, and Recycling Amendments, the EPA is required to issue Wednesday, March 30, 1988 within the EPA's Office of Solid Waste. Its pur­ guidelines requiring each procuring agency pose would be to encourage waste reduction to "procure such items composed of the Mr. DREIER of California. Mr. Speaker, techniques in the manufacturing process, highest percentage of recovered materials today I am joining my colleague, Mr. HAWKINS, assist Federal agencies and State and local practicable, consistent with maintaining a in introducing a bill H.R. 4290, to establish re­ governments in developing reuse and recy­ satisfactory level of competition." cycling as the primary method of waste man­ cling programs, enhance consumer awareness This bill would go further by requiring agement at both the Federal and State level. of the benefits of recycling, and develop and the EPA to develop uniform minimum con­ tent standards for all paper procured, Our bill, entitled the "Recycling Markets De­ disseminate information about recycling. velopment Act of 1988," is designed to facili­ except for paper used for communication Finally, H.R. 4290 requests that the Office purposes. The Administrator would pre­ tate market demand for materials recovered of Technology Assessment do technical stud­ scribe mandatory uniform standards appli­ from the solid waste stream by the vast and ies on economic disincentives effecting the re­ cable nationwide for all procuring agencies. growing number of local recycling programs cycling industry, and examine the advantages The uniform standards shall specify a mini­ nationwide. of recycling programs in foreign countries. mum content of the highest percentage of Each year, about 150 million tons of solid Mr. Speaker, there are tremendous benefits post consumer recovered materials practica­ wastes are collected in the United States. to recycling, both environmentally and eco­ ble, but not less than 10 percent. These waste materials include products of nomically, and public attitudes toward recy­ States would be required to conform to the mandatory federal uniform standards every description-billions of cans, appli­ cling are improving. In a recent survey of my ances, paper packages, autos, and household for paper, or else loose eligibility for assist­ constituents, nearly 72 percent said recycling ance under section 4008 of the Solid Waste goods. These consumer items, plus the waste should be our highest waste management pri­ Disposal Act. generated by industry and government, com­ ority. The EPA would also study other materials prise vast tonnages of metals, paper, textiles, But as I stated, the key to a successful na­ for recycling, such as used oil and plastics. rubber, and glass. Only a small portion of the tionwide recycling effort is to develop incre­ Certification would be established by waste stream is recycled. Most of it is hauled mental markets for recovered solid waste ma­ specifying in the contract the percentage of away to dumps, incinerated, or disposed of in terials, rather than focusing only on waste recovered materials to be used in the per­ our oceans or in rivers and streams. separation and collections. The Recycling formance of the contract. It is anticipated that one-half of all major Markets Development Act will help to spur SECTION 3. EPA OFFICE OF RECYCLING U.S. cities will run out of landfill space by the demand for recovered materials, and improve This section establishes an Office of year 1990. Public officials are searching at the chances that local recycling programs will Waste Reduction, Reuse, and Recycling great lengths to find alternative waste disposal succeed. within the EPA's Office of Solid Waste. The solutions that are both environmentally safe I would like to submit for the RECORD a Office would be under the direction of a Deputy Assistant Administrator, who would and economically feasible. Recycling is the summary of the Recycling Markets Develop­ most practicable approach. carry out the responsibilities of the Admin­ ment Act, and urge my colleagues to join istrator with respect to labeling guidelines There are an estimated 4,000 recycling pro­ Representative HAWKINS and me in cospon­ and mandatory uniform content standards grams nationwide, and a growing number of soring H.R. 4290. for paper procurement. States and local communities are mandating SUMMARY OF THE RECYCLING MARKETS The Deputy Assistant Administrator separation and recycling of the solid waste DEVELOPMENT ACT, MARCH 30, 1988 would also carry out certain functions to stream. In fact, recently in Los Angeles OBJECTIVE assist Federal agencies and State and local County, the local sanitation districts recom­ governments in developing recycling pro­ To establish waste reduction, reuse and re­ grams, to enhance consumer awareness of mended that cities there implement mandatory cycling as the primary method of solid recycling programs as a first step toward ad­ recycling, and to dispel the perception that waste management at both the Federal and goods manufactured from recycled materi­ dressing the impending waste disposal crisis State level. als are inferior to goods manufactured from facing the county. SECTION 1. POST CONSUMPTION LABELING virgin materials. These functions include: However, these recycling programs will not This section would require that products ( 1) Provide a centralized information succeed unless the tremendous growth in the that can not be recycled, or are not made clearinghouse on recycling to collect, evalu­ supply of recovered materials is accompanied from recycled materials, be labeled accord­ ate, and disseminate information regarding by a simultaneous increase in the demand for ingly. Such products would include paper recycling actions taking place in various those materials. Without a stable and depend­ and cardboard products, and all beverage areas throughout the nation and to some as able market, separated materials will not be and food containers. a data base for strategic planning to im­ The EPA would be provided with the prove and expand recycling activities. recycled, and the collection of those materials flexibility to develop the appropriate regu­ (2) Perform testing and demonstration of will be economically unfeasible. lations regarding labeling. In the develop­ recycled products, in cooperation with the The Recycling Markets Development Act at­ ment of those regulations, the EPA would National Bureau of Standards. tempts to spur the development of the recov­ insure that packaging and container label­ (3) Provide education and technical stud­ ered materials markets, and to eventually es- ing regulations not involve a significant cost ies on recycling, including environmental March 31, 1988 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 6227 problems, materials-related problems, and Puerto Rico chose a new and uncharted nomic restrictions and burdens that both the manufacturing and recycling process. path to self-determination, that of volun­ Puerto Rico and the United States rejected. <4> Carry out studies regarding the eco­ tary association with the United States as nomics of recovering and reusing materials an Estado Libre Asociado, or Free Associat­ THE SOLUTION: AN AUTONOMOUS COMMON- from solid waste. ed State within the U.S. federal system. WEALTH WITHIN THE U.S. FEDERAL SYSTEM (5) Establish a program to provide for Under this unique status, Puerto Rico The solution chosen by both the United greater recycling of products entering the enjoys a full measure of local self-govern­ States and Puerto Ricans was to create an waste stream which require special waste ment while recognizing the preeminence of autonomous Commonwealth within the handling or disposal techniques of the un­ the federal government in defense, foreign framework of the U.S. federal system. availability of adequate recycling opportuni­ affairs, currency and other such areas Puerto Ricans tax themselves for running ties. where the national interest clearly predomi­ their own government, but are not subject (6) Carry out studies regarding technol­ nates. to federal income taxation unless they move ogies for producing communications quality The result today is one of dramatic suc­ to the mainland or unless they work for the paper from fibers recovered from solid cess-both for Puerto Rico and the United federal government in Puerto Rico. The is­ waste. States. Puerto Rico, formerly one of the land's primary language remains Spanish, SECTION 4. OTA STUDIES most impoverished places in the Hemi­ the tongue that Puerto Ricans learned at sphere, now has a dynamic, growing econo­ This section requires the Office of Tech­ their mother's knee for nearly 500 years, my with a per capita income topping that of ever since the island was first settled a few nology Assessment Spanish language and cultural herit­ point where it has become recognized as the age have indelibly shaped and defined tween recycled and virgin materials. The "keystone" of the Caribbean Basin Initia­ study shall include, but shall not be limited Puerto Rican society. At the same time, tive, the main policy thrust of the United Puerto Rico has become profoundly influ­ to, an analysis of tax policies and freight States in the strategic Caribbean Basin. rates. enced by its intimate political and economic OTA would also undertake a study of re­ PUERTO RICO'S UNIQUE AND CREATIVE FORMULA ties with the United States. These are now cycling operations in foreign countries to FOR SELF-DETERMINATION so close that 96% of Puerto Ricans who determine if any programs utilized in those Before the Commonwealth, or Estado voted in the 1984 island-wide elections sup­ countries may be implemented in the Libre Asociado, was created it had long been ported parties which espouse permanent United States. The study shall also examine believed that the only resolution of Puerto ties with the United States; only 4% opted the use of recycled fibers in the Canadian Rico's colonial status was a choice between for independence. This is an astonishing newsprint market, as well as options that independence or statehood-either complete fact to many former colonies which chose to may be considered by the Congress to en­ separation from the United States or com­ become wholly independent. To this day, courage foreign manufacturers provide a decent living standard for its In the process of this growth, Puerto Rico Puerto Rico's choice of self-determination people. Democratic Puerto Rico also has a has become a socially healthy, politically as an American Commonwealth has been great affinity for the democratic United stable and relative prosperous island. It is singularly creative and constructive for both States. Puerto Ricans value their American anchored on a society which is well-educat­ the United States and Puerto Rico. citizenship, as they have shown in many ed, largely middle-class and passionately Elsewhere, self-determination was seen as ways, including serving in the U.S. Armed democratic. leading inevitably to independence. In the Forces, where Puerto Ricans have been breakup of the European empires after noted for their valor on many fields of HOW THE COMMONWEALTH WORKS World War II, almost all the former colo­ battle. On the other hand, neither the U.S. Following the creation of the Common­ nies of the British, French, Dutch and Bel­ nor Puerto Rico was prepared to consider wealth, the United States formally advised gian empires demanded and obtained com­ statehood seriously, for cultural, economic, the United Nations that Puerto Rico ceased plete independence, in a world which was and political reasons. Puerto Rico treasures to be a "non-self-governing territory". The destined to become increasingly interde­ its Hispanic heritage and intends to pre­ U.N. in turn recognized Puerto Rico's status pendent. serve it. Moreover statehood implies eco- in 1953, declaring that the United Nations: 6228 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS March 31, 1988 Recognizes that the people of the Com­ democratic institutions and government lion in Puerto Rico, from which they realize monwealth of Puerto Rico, by expressing throughout the Basin, but it also plays a dy­ substantial profits while simultaneously cre­ their will in a free and democratic way, have namic role in strengthening the hard­ ating jobs and income in Puerto Rico. achieved a new constitutional status; pressed economies of Caribbean countries. " ... Recognizes that, in the framework of Many of these countries suffer from deep PUERTO RICO HAS A VITAL DEFENSE ROLE IN THE their Constitution and the Compact agreed poverty and unemployment to a degree CARIBBEAN upon with the United States of America, the which could threaten their political stability Puerto Rico is also a key strategic and people of the Commonwealth of Puerto and security-and thereby the security of military asset to the United States. The top Rico have been invested with the attributes the region and the United States. U.S. commander in the Caribbean, Admiral of political sovereignty which clearly identi­ Puerto Rico, wanting to help its neighbor­ William O'Connor, states that "Puerto Rico fy the status of self-government attained by ing countries, and aware of the need of but­ has a vital defense role in the Caribbean", the Puerto Rican people as that of an au­ tressing their economies, plays an important and is "irreplaceable" to the United States. tonomous political entity;" role in stimulating industrial and economic Likewise, a leading scholar of the Carib­ With this recognition by both the United development throughout the Basin. Its prin­ bean, Dr. George Fauriol, cites the "price­ States and the United Nations of its autono­ cipal tool is the creation of "twin" or com­ less strategic value" of Puerto Rico-its mous status, Puerto Rico's history as an au­ plementary industrial plants in the Caribbe­ unique geographic position as the "Malta" tonomous entity within the framework of an, whereby a manufacturer based in of the Caribbean and the vital military im­ the United States formally began. Puerto Rico reaches out and establishes a portance of the huge U.S. base at Roosevelt Under the Commonwealth, Puerto Ricans complementary plant in, for example, the Roads Spain, Admiral Horacio Rivera, active role in the government of the Com­ the achievement of CBI goals. These insti­ Oscar-winning actress Rita Moreno, actors monwealth. Puerto Rico also has its Su­ tutions are particularly important for train­ Jose Ferrer and and Raul Julia, Tony­ preme Court, composed of a Chief Justice ing engineers, business managers, marketing winner Chita Rivera, Grammy-winner Jose and six Associate Justices. There are also 13 specialists, computer technicians and busi­ Feliciano, jockey Angel Cordero, golfer superior courts, 38 district courts and 48 ness and industry-oriented professionals, Juan "Chi-Chi" Rodriguez and opera singer municipal courts as well as a Federal Dis­ the men and women most needed to achieve Justino Diaz. trict Court and a U.S. Bankruptcy Court in technologically-sophisticated economies. THE UNITED STATES DYNAMIC PARTNER IN THE Puerto Rico. PUERTO RICO A SURPRISINGLY BIG MARKET FOR CARIBBEAN PUERTO RICO'S IMPORTANCE TO THE UNITED U.S. PRODUCTS At the time of the birth of the Common­ STATES It is likewise suprising to most Americans wealth in 1952, most Americans would have The advantages to Puerto Rico of its close to discover the importance of Puerto Rico found it hard to believe that it would ties with the United States have become as a market for U.S. goods. In the year become such a valuable partner to the self-evident. But it is legitimate for Ameri­ ending June 30, 1987, the Commonwealth United States after only 36 years of exist­ cans to ask: What's in it for the United purchased $6.997 billion in products from ence. The wisdom and faith of the Puerto States? How does the Commonwealth serve the United States, which generated upwards Ricans and Americans who were "present at American interests? of 150,000 direct and indirect jobs in the the creation" have been richly justified. It comes as a surprise to many Americans United States. Puerto Rico's purchases from Puerto Ricans are legitimately proud to be to learn that Puerto Rico makes many valu­ the United States exceed the combined pur­ able to lend significant support to the able contributions to the interests of the chases of Brazil, Argentina, Chile and Co­ United States in an unsettled but ever-more United States-internationally. economical­ lombia, whose aggregate population tops interdependent world at the same time, ly, and in terms of security. Little known to 206 million, as contrasted with Puerto Americans can be proud that their hope for most Americans is the important role that Rico's 3.5 million-astonishing though this the Commonwealth back in 1952 have been Puerto Rico plays in the Caribbean Basin. sounds. more than realized. Not only is Puerto Rico considered a model At the same time, American corporations Puerto Rico's growing economic-diplomat­ of democracy which serves to reinforce and individuals have invested over $20 bil- ic role as the "keystone" of the Caribbean March 31, 1988 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 6229 Basin Initiative has complemented its stra­ to create additional jobs in the United States, I Before describing the content of my bill, I tegic value to the Unites States. The Com­ have proposed this tariff increase. The initial would first like to offer my perspective on how monwealth has thereby become doubly im­ tariff increase would permit the Pfaltzgraff Co., we arrived where we are today. In the years portant to the overall U.S. position in the a period of time to establish a sales base in region. It is a key asset for American securi­ leading up to 1980, the railroad industry was ty in the far-flung Caribbean Basin and the this market, and the ultimate tariff level would suffering the negative effects of cumbersome United States" dynamic partner in the proc­ ensure that Pfaltzgraff could maintain its com­ Federal regulation. Nearly 25 percent of the ess of buttressing democracy in the Caribbe­ petitive posture in the United States. Nation's railroads had fallen into bankruptcy an. The legislation that I have proposed would and much of the rest of the industry was in raise the current tariff on bone chinaware of 8 deep financial trouble. In an effort to reduce percent to a level of 35 percent ad valorem. operating costs, railroads attempted to re­ LEGISLATION TO INCREASE THE This rate would be gradually reduced in TARIFF ON BONE CHINAWARE structure their light density lines. However, stages over a period of 7 years, to result in a Federal laws required labor protection pay­ HON. WILLIAM F. GOODLING 26-percent ad valorem rate of duty at the end ments whenever a railroad attempted to con­ of that period of time. solidate, merge, or abandon a rail line. OF PENNSYLVANIA The 35 percent rate proposed is the rate In response to the stiff labor protection re­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES currently applicable to imported hotel and res­ quirements, railroads embarked on a strategy taurant chinaware. Prior to 1980, both bone Wednesday, March 30, 1988 of abandoning service in order to abandon chinaware and hotel and restaurant chinaware lines. By driving business off light density Mr. GOODLING. Mr. Speaker, today I am in­ were governed by the same tariff category lines, railroads could reduce the number of troducing legislation to amend the tariff sched­ and subject to a 17.5-percent rate of duty. As workers who would qualify for labor protection ules of the United States to increase the tariff of January 1, 1980, this category was divided benefits when the line was eventually aban­ on bone chinaware. This proposed increase is into two items. The rate for institutional china­ necessary to ensure the successful attempt of ware was increased to 47 percent, from which doned. During the decade of the 1970's, the an infant U.S. industry to enter the bone it has been gradually reduced to its current mileage of our Nation's largest railroads de­ chinaware market in the United States. No level of 35 percent. The rate for bone china­ clined by 37,000 miles. U.S. company is currently manufacturing bone ware, however, was reduced to 16.3 percent The Staggers Rail Act of 1980 brought chinaware in the United States. The Pfaltzgraff in 1980, from which it has been continually re­ about dramatic changes in the railroad indus­ Co., of York, PA, a U.S. manufacturer of din­ duced to its current level of 8 percent. Thus, a try through deregulation. Under Staggers, rail­ nerware and accessory items made of earth­ significant disparity exists in the rates applica­ roads were given a new opportunity to ration­ enware, has made the decision to change that ble to the institutional chinaware and the bone alize their systems through line sales. These situation by establishing U.S. manufacturing chinaware. line sales have become a popular alternative operations producing bone chinaware. The ultimate rate of duty of 26 percent to abandonment. The Pfaltzgraff Co., is currently manufactur­ which is proposed to result at the end of the 7 The Staggers Rail Act allowed the Interstate ing, but has not yet begun the sale of, bone year period of time is the rate of duty currently Commerce Commission [ICC] to exempt line chinaware in its factory in Pennsylvania. In at­ applicable to chinaware sold in sets at a value sales from labor protection requirements if the tempting to gain a foothold in its home not over $56. I believe this is a realistic per­ purchaser was a nonrailroad entity. The ICC market, Pfaltzgraff is confronted by the pres­ manent tariff on bone chinaware in that the further expanded this authority by voting to ence of numerous low-priced imports of bone bone chinaware category, unlike the category exempt all sales to nonrailroad companies, chinaware with which they must be competi­ for non-bone chinaware sold in sets, is not and to consider these transactions under ex­ tive to establish a U.S. industry in this field. subdivided into a low and high end of prices pedited procedures. The very low prices at which many of those with varying tariffs for each subdivision. There­ Regional railroads are generally not encum­ imports are sold-prices in many cases below fore, imports of bone chinaware at very low bered by the same work rule restrictions used Pfaltzgraff's cost of production-raise con­ prices equivalent to a set sold at not over $56 by major rail carriers. This enables regional cerns as to the ability of this infant industry to would all be classified under the same tariff railroads to turn profits on what would other­ become established. number. These low-priced imports will provide wise be very marginal lines for major carriers. For example, in 1987 imports of bone significant competition for Pfaltzgraff in the The ICC's blanket exemption from labor chinaware from Japan accounted for 45 per­ long-term in its efforts to compete in the bone protection standards has enhanced the finan­ cent of all bone chinaware imports, making chinaware industry. Accordingly, it is reasona­ cial feasibility of sales of light density lines Japan the single largest exporting country of ble to make the permanent tariff on bone and has led to tremendous growth in regional this product. Despite the dramatic exchange chinaware equivalent to the rate applicable to railroads. Since 1980, 179 new regional rail­ rate fluctuations which have occurred in the low-priced non-bone chinaware, which is 26 roads, including 1O in my own State, have value of the dollar vis-a-vis the yen, the Japa­ percent ad valorem. been created. These railroads now operate nese bone chinaware producers are continu­ To assist the efforts of a U.S. industry to more than 17,000 miles of line. ing to sell bone chinaware in the United establish operations and to be competitive States at roughly the same prices at which Although employment in the railroad indus­ with foreign goods, I urge my colleagues to fa­ try continues to fall, a majority of the Nation's bone chinaware was sold several years ago. vorably consider this proposed legislation. Other countries with a significant presence regional railroads employ more people today and name-recognization in the U.S. market than they did on their first day of operation. In are also selling bone chinaware at very low RAIL LINE PRESERVATION AND addition, a majority of the employees of these prices in the United States. EMPLOYEE PROTECTION ACT railroads work under union contracts. Never­ These circumstances make it very difficult theless, the authority of the ICC to exempt for any U.S. company to enter the bone china­ HON.THOMASJ.TAUKE line sales from labor protection requirements has been questioned. ware market. The Pfaltzgraff Co., is one of the OF IOWA The authority of the ICC to exempt line few U.S. producers of earthen dinnerware that IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES has continued as a viable company in the sales from labor protection requirements has United States despite the impact of low-priced Wednesday, March 30, 1988 been the subject of judicial review. Unfortu­ imports on its business operations. Pfaltzgraff Mr. TAUKE. Mr. Speaker, last week I intro­ nately, conflicting Federal court decisions is a well-run, modern, and efficient company. duced legislation to equitably resolve the cur­ have now clouded, more than clarified, the Unfortunately, when competing with very low­ rent uncertainties surrounding the creation of issue. It appears that final judicial resolution of priced and often unfairly traded foreign goods, regional railroads. The Rail Line Preservation this issue will not be forthcoming for at least 2 even modern and efficient companies such as and Employee Protection Act, H.R. 4261 , years, until a case reaches the U.S. Supreme Pfaltzgraff have difficulty being competitive in strikes a balance between the legitimate con­ Court. In the meantime, it is highly unlikely their home market. cerns of railroad employees who face job ter­ that any sales will occur while this uncertainty To assist in the success of Pfaltzgraff's ef­ mination and the interests of the sellers and exists. In fact, it is likely that some railroads forts to establish a new American industry and purchasers of new regional railroads. may return to policies of abandonment. And it 6230 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS March 31, 1988 is very clear to me that abandoned lines don't Congressional concern about arms control posed as a dud and no matter how you try to employ people, but regional railroads do. and congressional activism on arms control dress it up now as a tough, deep-strike retalia­ In an effort to resolve the issue of railroad have made a real contribution to our national tory capability its bargaining chip value has labor protection in a balanced way, I have security policy. Congress has consistently in­ been nullified by its own performance and it worked with representatives from the Regional cluded the issue of chemical weapons as part will not be the reason for Soviet negotiating Railroads of America [ARA] to craft legislation of its overall arms control agenda for the past movement and serious intent in Geneva. which creates a clear process for lines sales 8 years. The lack of a clear majority mandate During this past year the Soviet Union and under the jurisdiction of the Interstate Com­ in both Houses in the last few years has just the United States have exchanged visits to merce Act. My bill provides a separation al­ recently allowed some minimal binary produc­ their chemical weapons facilities. The ex­ lowance of up to $30,000 in larger transac­ tion to begin and questionable moves by the change of these expert delegations repre­ tions and up to $15,000 in smaller transac­ administration have released more production sents an important confidence-building meas­ tions. It also provides for seniority hiring while funds. ure which should help improve the prospects providing the new carrier with some hiring This year Congress should be firm and clear for a mutual and verifiable agreement to elimi­ flexibility. And finally, the bill resolves the cur­ when it delivers its arms control message on nate chemical weapons. rent uncertainties over the authority of the ICC chemical weapons. A firm stance is required In November 1985, President Reagan and to adjudicate line sales. otherwise our country embarks on wasteful Soviet leader Gorbachev pledged to work for This legislation offers a reasonable middle production amounting to over one-fourth of a a worldwide ban on chemical weapons. Con­ ground in settling the issue of labor protection billion dollars this year and further billions in sistent reports of progress toward a worldwide in short-line rail sales. I welcome the support the future, hampers rather than stimulates ne­ ban on chemical weapons have been received of my colleagues for this measure. gotiations for a chemical arms control agree­ from the 40-nation U.N. Disarmament Confer­ ment, and allows the Soviet Union propagan­ ence negotiation in Geneva. During this past da advantage from its announced halt in pro­ year the Soviet Union has been active on the CONGRATULATIONS COOPER- duction and negotiating concessions. chemical weapons issue and there have been TOWN SCHOOL LADY EAGLES A coherent and reasonable arms control some public Soviet concessions which could BASKETBALL TEAM policy on chemical weapons can set a positive be quite significant once they are negotiated course now which should help avoid trouble­ HON. BOB CLEMENT some problems in the future regarding chemi­ into a treaty. For example, the Soviet Union announced that it had halted production of OF TENNESSEE cal weapons. The objective is to strengthen chemical weapons and begun building an in­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES our national defense, stimulate progress cinerator to destroy its present chemical Wednesday, March 30, 1988 toward a chemical arms control agreement, and eliminate wasteful spending on weapons weapons stocks. The Soviets also agreed to Mr. CLEMENT. Mr. Speaker, recently, the systems that either don't work or don't have "on-site" and "quick-challenge" inspections. Coopertown School Lady Eagles basketball any justifiable role in our defense. They have also presented some new ideas on team won first place in the James C. Hale Our primary concern should be to make ab­ the question of chemical weapons data ex­ State Invitational Basketball Tournament in solutely sure that no more money is wasted change. This seemingly positive chemical Murfreesboro, TN. on a weapons program, the Bigeye binary arms control attitude by the Soviets must, of I would like to join the team's friends and nerve gas bomb, that most of us now recog­ course, be translated into the necessary writ­ supporters in congratulating the team players nize as doomed to failure. We are being ten provisions in the arms control document. and coaches as well as the Coopertown asked to authorize a total of $223.8 million, An adequate verification regime will probably School staff and students. The team members almost one-fourth of a billion dollars, for pro­ be the most difficult problem to resolve in ad­ have distinguished themselves by the long duction money for a bomb that even the Sec­ dition to the problems of treaty organization hours of hard work and dedication. The tour­ retary of Defense admits is not reliable yet. and funding and of worldwide adherence to nament win is an impressive achievement for The fiscal year 1989 request for $99.4 million the treaty. Despite these remaining problems which they can be proud. in production money should be denied and the this movement on chemical weapons arms The Coopertown players are Amanda Os­ $124.4 million in prior year authorizations­ control sets the stage for a truly historic op­ borne, Elizabeth Hamby, Nicole Rawls, Chris­ $90 million fiscal year 1986 production facili­ portunity to reach agreement on the world­ tie Champion, Penny McDaniels, Shelly Heath­ ties, $34.4 million fiscal year 1987 procure­ wide elimination of all chemical weapons. man, Jennifer Hulsey, Jennifer Ventress, ment for the Army and Navy-released by the The recent reported use of chemical weap­ Heather Young, Deeana Betts, Jennifer Ellis, Presidential certification of January 19, 1988 ons in the Iran-Iraq war should heighten our Meleah Biggs, and Lavina Dorris. They are all should be deauthorized. sense of urgency concerning the negotiations. talented athletes-guided by an equally talent­ In a February 18, 1988, letter by Secretary The British have worked hard for an agree­ ed coach, Cheryl Hudgens. of Defense Carlucci to our colleague LES ment on chemical weapons at the multilateral The citizens of Robertson County are proud ASPIN, chairman of the Armed Services Com­ negotiations in Geneva. The Germans have a of the Coopertown Lady Eagles team and I mittee, Secretary Carlucci admitted that the large stake in an agreement. The Soviets join my voice to the chorus singing the team Bigeye bomb is not "mature" and has not yet have announced a halt in their chemical praises. met the reliability standard. It would be a mis­ weapons production and they have made im­ take to allow a precedent to develop by grant­ portant concessions. It is definitely time that AN ARMS CONTROL STRATEGY ing the Department of Defense request to our country made some significant gestures to FOR CHEMICAL WEAPONS begin low-rate production runs of the Bigeye support the negotiations. A moratorium on all bomb and then do more testing. Under such binary chemical weapons production could be HON. DANTE B. FASCELL circumstances Congress would risk relinquish­ one such positive gesture to the chemical OF FLORIDA ing all control over faulty weapons systems in weapons negotiations. The moratorium would only last as long as we have no evidence IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the future if it allows the fatally flawed Bigeye bomb to proceed into production. Recalls are proving renewed Soviet production of chemi­ Wednesday, March 30, 1988 expensive, wasteful, and difficult to mandate cal weapons. The moratorium would apply to Mr. FASCELL. Mr. Speaker, Congress has once production has begun. We should decide all production money, Bigeye and 155 mm. ar­ an opportunity this year to implement a com­ now to halt production. tillery shell, but not research and development prehensive arms control strategy on chemical The threat of a new binary chemical weap­ nor to further testing of the Bigeye. weapons, to make a significant contribution ons program by our country has been made Chemical defense to protect our troops toward arresting the proliferation of chemical and, depending on your assessment of what from chemical attack has been strongly sup­ weapons, to save one-fourth of a billion dol­ makes the Soviets bargain, the Soviets have ported in both the House and the Senate. This lars that would otherwise be squandered on a responded by stopping their chemical weap­ year for the first time the Department of De­ weapons system which just does not work, ons production in April 1987, and making sig­ fense has requested a reduction in funding for and to stimulate progress at Geneva in the nificant concessions at the negotiating table in defense at a time when we are beginning to multilateral chemical weapons negotiations. Geneva. The Bigeye has been publicly ex- hear very positive reports of improved equip- March 31, 1988 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 6231 ment and decontamination procedures. It with the Marshall Islands, contains provisions because the people were involved in the would be wise for Congress to maintain a which secure United States military use rights project and will be responsible for mainte­ strong united support for full funding for de­ at Kwajalein Atoll-which is the site of the nance of the improvements. fense and not accept any tradeoffs involving United States Army's missile testing program. In a very concrete manner, the North offense for defense. The House and the This program is important to my constituents Dakota National Guard has shown the people Senate have also been united in their stand because the 19th Congressional District is the of those islands the human face of our great regarding the current deployment of unitary home of Vandenburg Air Force Base, which is nation, and the project itself demonstrated chemical weapons in Europe and their opposi­ the launch site of the missiles that splash that the United States recognizes and cares tion to the withdrawal of those stocks if they down in the Kwajalein Atoll test range. The about the human needs of the Marshallese cannot be replaced with the new binary weap­ missile development program which requires people. ons. The House has yet to be informed about testing at Kwajalein is vital to this Nation's All of this was possible because of the en­ the "Reagan-Kohl Agreement in Tokyo" re­ ability to defend itself, and provides the Soviet lightened and sensible policies toward rela­ garding the withdrawal of unitary chemical Union with an incentive to negotiate meaning­ tions with the Marshallese people and their weapons. Normally, Congress should be in­ ful nuclear disarmament agreements. government being carried out by the Depart­ formed of agreements under the Case-Za­ Thus, Kwajalein is vital to the national secu­ ment of Defense and the United States Army blocki Act, or, in this case, a disarmament rity of the United States, and has a critical role at Kwajalein Atoll. These creative policies agreement should follow the notification pro­ to play in the preservation of world peace. start at the top with Adm. William J. Crowe, cedure of the Fountain amendment to the Under the compact, the United States has Chairman of the Joint Chiefs fo Staff, who or­ Arms Control and Disarmament Act. made arrangements to compensate the Mar­ ganized the Office of Micronesian Status Ne­ These are the elements which form, in my shallese landowners from whom the defense gotiations many years ago, and who was one mind, a realistic, viable, and effective arms sites at Kwajalein are leased by the Marshall of the architects of United States policy in control policy for chemical weapons. Our ef­ Islands Government, and those arrangements favor of ending the trusteeship in favor of self­ forts should be based on using the arms con­ were approved by the people in a United Na­ government. In addition, Assistant Secretary trol process to eliminate Soviet and American tions-observed plebiscite on the compact. of Defense Richard L. Armitage, and Deputy chemical weapons as part of a global ban However, the local population has become Assistant Secretary of Defense Karl D. Jack­ rather than taunting the Soviets back into a dependent on employment at the United son have made significant contributions to ef­ chemical weapons arms race with our new States facility, and overcrowding has occurred fective implementation of the compact. production of binary nerve gas weapons. due to the desire of people from the undevel­ Adm. Ronald J. Hays, commander in chief oped neighboring islands to come to the more of the Pacific, and Col. Richard G. Chapman, NORTH DAKOTA NATIONAL developed area adjacent to the Kwajalein Jr., commanding officer, United States Army­ GUARD SUPPORTS NATIONAL base. Thus, in addition to compensation of the Kwajalein Atoll, have been responsible for a SECURITY THROUGH COMMU­ landowners, there are social needs which dramatic turnaround in community relations at NITY DEVELOPMENT PROJECT must be addressed. Consequently, the Gov­ Kwajalein, and for the establishment of strong AT KWAJALEIN ATOLL ernment of the Marshall Islands and the cooperation with the government of the Mar­ United States have agreed to channel funds shall Islands. Finally, Lt. Gen. Charles W. into community development programs which Bagnal, commanding officer, U.S. Army West­ HON. ROBERT J. LAGOMARSINO promote private enterprise, expansion of hab­ OF CALIFORNIA ern Command, who conceived of the project, itable land areas, and increased self-sufficien­ Maj. Richard A. Moszer, NDNG, OIC for the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES cy. project, and S. Sgt. James Schenatzki, NDNG, Wednesday, March 30, 1988 As a member of the Committee on Interior NOIC for the project, each made the oper­ Mr. LAGOMARSINO. Mr. Speaker, recently, and Insular affairs and the Committee on For­ ation a success. a North Dakota National Guard unit carried eign Affairs, I have supported the compact However, the heroes of this story are the out a remarkable community development and the programs which have been estab­ guardsmen who did the work, and the people project and good will program in the Republic lished by the two governments to benefit the of the islands who are taking their destiny into of the Marshall Islands, a newly emerged people of Kwajalein Atoll. The economic and their own hands in order to improve their way nation and staunch ally of the United States in social advancement of the people of that atoll of life. This is a story that deserved telling, the Pacific. It is fitting that this project be rec­ is desirable in light of our national security and all Americans should be proud of this ognized here, and in order to do so properly I mission at Kwajalein, and the improved well­ effort. Where Kwajalein was once ruled by for­ want to provide some important background. being and self-reliance of the local population eign powers and used as a base for interna­ Kwajalein Atoll, in the Marshall Islands, is is a goal of the Government of the Marshall tional agression, it is now playing a role in the largest coral atoll in the world. After World Islands and the United States. preservation of strategic stability and world War I, the League of Nations placed the Mi­ It is in that light that we can appreciate the peace, as well as the promotion of under­ cronesian Islands, including Kwajalein, under recent accomplishments of the North Dakota standing and cooperation between our people the administration of Imperial Japan, and it National Guard. Departing Bismarck, ND., in and democratic governments. was from Kwajalein that the Japanese de­ subfreezing weather and traveling 6,000 miles ployed elements of the force that attacked to the tropical humidity of remote and unde­ Pearl Harbor in December 1941 . Liberation of veloped outer islets of Kwajalein Atoll, the WHY WOULDN'T EVERYONE BE the atoll from the Japanese cost this Nation guardsmen carried out community develop­ FOR SDI dearly: 372 Americans died and 1,582 were ment projects at the islands of Ebadon, Ennu­ wounded in 3 days of fighting. birr, and Ebeye. These projects included a At the end of World War II the United 2,000-foot runway to make medical care and­ HON. JOEL HEFLEY States accepted responsibility for administra­ travel to and from the isolated islands possi­ OF COLORADO tion of Kwajalein and several other island ble, a medical dispensary, baseball fields and IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES groups in the region under a United Nations recreation areas, school desks, roads, airport Wednesday, March 30, 1988 trusteeship classified as strategic under the terminal facilities, and church pews. United Nations Charter. The United States has In addition to an excellent training opportu­ Mr. HEFLEY. Mr. Speaker, 5 years to the fostered democracy in the islands and recog­ nity for the 28 National Guard construction en­ day, after the President made his speech in­ nized the right of the people to self-determina­ gineers involved, the program promoted troducing the concept called the strategic de­ tion. As a result, on October 21, 1986, the friendship between the United States and the fense initiative [SDI], ground was broken at trusteeship was terminated in favor of consti­ people of the atoll. The departure of the unit Falcon Air Station east of Colorado Springs tutional self-government for the Republic of for the trip back to Bismarck was preceded by for the new SDI facility. This building will be the Marshall Islands, which includes Kwajalein island-style feasts and tearful farewells. These 360,000 square feet of space, costing $100 Atoll. are the bonds that are earned by sweating million, and which will house computer simu­ The Compact of Free Association, which is and laboring side by side with the people we lating equipment and eventually approximately the treaty governing United States relations are trying to help, and these bonds will endure 2,000 people. 6232 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS March 31, 1988 It will be here where much of the research THE COST OF IMPEACHMENTS H.R. 1663, PROMPT PAYMENT will be conducted to determine the feasibility of a protective sheild that holds the potential HON. GERALD D. KLECZKA HON. NICHOLAS MAVROULES of making intercontinental ballistic missiles ob­ OF MASSACHUSETTS solete. This is the place where, for the first OF WISCONSIN time since we gave up our anti-ballistic missile IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES system in 1972, as a result of the Anti-Ballistic Wednesday, March 30, 1988 Wednesday, March 30, 1988 Missile Treaty, we can begin planning a defen­ Mr. MAVROULES. Mr. Speaker, I would like sive system. Mr. KLECZKA. Mr. Speaker, today the House is being asked to authorize an addition­ to take this opportunity to thank you for allow­ Since the ABM Treaty was inaugurated, our ing me to bring to your attention a very impor­ al $375,000 to investigate the impeachments only defense against missile attack has been tant piece of legislation now before the of Judges Walter Nixon and Alcee Hastings. the immoral policy of mutually assured de­ House, the Prompt Payment Act. This legisla­ In 1987, the Judiciary Committee spent struction. This is based on the premise of tion passed the Senate in October and is cur­ holding each other's population hostage-you $150,000 on investigating impeachments and rently pending in the Government Operations blow us up and we'll blow you up. With this for 1988 it has already been granted $350,000 Subcommittee on Legislation. Through the approach, we have no defense against incom­ to investigate these impeachments. So by the concentrated efforts of many members, staff, ing missiles. If a missile is fired at us, it lands, time the House Judiciary Committee com­ and interested parties, it is clear that prompt explodes and kills American people and there pletes its investigation of these two judges it payment will soon be deservedly at the fore­ is nothing we can do about it. will have spent over $850,000. If you add the front of our legislative agenda. This is good SDI offers hope of changing all of that. It amount of staff time that the full House and news for all businesses that deal with the offers hope of being able to destroy enemy the full Senate will spend you will see that im­ Federal Government. missiles as they leave their pads. It offers peachments of Federal judges not only com­ The issue of prompt payment is first and hope for a defense rather than the present sume a great deal of the Congress' time but foremost a small business issue. The dele­ nuclear blackmail. an enormous amount of taxpayers' money. gates to the 1986 White House Cont erence Why then all the fuss? Why wouldn't every­ Further the Congress is duplicating the ex­ on Small Business recognized the importance of prompt pay when they placed it 34th on an one be for SDI? Why would Ted Kennedy and haustive investigations that the U.S. Judicial agenda for congressional action which ulti­ others dub it "star wars" and make fun of it? Conference has already undertaken. The con­ ference has already concluded that sufficient mately included more than 400 resolutions. These are hard questions to answer. Simply put, small business cannot afford to Some feel it won't work, that it is too com­ grounds do exist to impeach these two individ­ uals. carry the Federal Government on its back, nor· plex. Others complain that it would never be should they be expected to. One only has to 100 percent effective. Still others feel that it is I don't oppose this funding request. Obvi­ ously under current law the Congress has no speak with the presidents of the small high­ too expensive, we can't afford it. And finally tech companies and other businesses in my choice but to authorize the funds needed to some simply do not want to off end the Sovi­ district to realize that Public Law 97-777 is in expeditiously remove these two judges. But is ets. need of tightening and modification. They this the best system to remove Federal What, then, are the facts? know that, despite agency claims to the con­ We do not have any defense against missile judges. trary, our present prompt payment law is attack. Most Americans want a defense and The present system does not function flawed. are not aware of how vulnerable we are. We smoothly. Almost 200 years ago Thomas Jef­ The present situation leaves our small busi­ have the technology to make a missile de­ ferson called "impeachment a bungling way of ness men and women who are not paid on fense work. It may never be 100 percent ef­ removing Federal judges" and during the time with two alternatives-stop doing busi­ fective, but it will be effective enough to deter 1986 impeachment of Judge Harry Claiborne ness with the Federal Government, or take the Soviets from risking an attack. one Senator estimated that as many as 30 out loans to cover expenses until the Govern­ It will be expensive, but so is our present of­ Senators didn't hear a word of the proceed­ ment decides to pay. I believe that you will fensive missile system which presently serves ings. agree that these two alternatives are neither as our deterrent. As SDI is brought into place, What's the solution? Well most States have sound business practices nor are they fair. less emphasis and thus less expense would adopted judicial panels to remove States However, there is an answer, Mr. Speaker. I need to be devoted to offensive systems. judges. I think we should follow the lead of believe that it is found in our bill, H.R. 1663. SDI will offend the Soviets. You hear many the States and consider giving the judicial This legislation will eliminate the existing 15- day grace period to ensure that bills are paid saying SDI will never work, but you don't hear branch of Government the authority to remove within 30 days of receipt of invoice. Second, Milhail Gorbachev saying that. He believes it Federal judges. This would be easy to do the excuse that an invoice was incorrect or will work and, in spite of the fact that the Sovi­ since a system already exists within the judi­ lost in the mail will no longer apply because ets have been working on their own SDI since cial branch to discipline judges. All that we would have to do is to empower the Judicial an agency will have 5 days in which to either the 1960's, he feels we can make it work and accept an invoice as valid or return it to the they can't. Conference not only to discipline judges but to remove Federal judges. vendor. So where are we? Keeping the Nation Next, I would like to briefly mention two sec­ A resolution has been introduced by the secure is the primary responsibility of the Fed­ tions of H.R. 1663 which have created some chairman of the Senate Judiciary Subcommit­ eral Government. We have the capability to interest. The first is in the reports section, and more adequately defend our Nation so let's tee on Courts to modify the current removal represents the only difference between S. 328 get on with it. system for Federal judges. With the support of and H.R. 1663. This section requires the fol­ That is exactly what we're doing with the Congressmen FRANK and FRENZEL I have in­ lowing reports: ground breaking for the SDI facilities this troduced a similar bill, House Joint Resolution One from the Office of Small and Disadvan­ week-we are getting on with it. As one top 364 to allow the Congress to establish a new taged Business Utilization for each of the Fed­ negotiator for the administration told me re­ system for removing Federal judges. As the eral agencies. This report will detail the impact cently, "The Soviets will never beat us on Congress moves ahead with the cumbersome of this law on small and disadvantaged busi­ technology." They may, however, beat us in a process of impeaching these two judges I ness within each agency. The analysis would test of resolve. hope that Members will consider supporting include a break down of interest payments With the beginning of SDI, we are showing this legislation. made to both small and large businesses. our resolve to keep our Nation free and The other is a review by the chief counsel secure. SDI can help assure this. for advocacy at the Small Business Adminis­ tration of agency compliance with this act and its impact on small business. I feel that this section is particularly important in that it fits in March 31, 1988 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 6233 with the advocate's ombudsman role. In addi­ On February 27, the leaders of the protests mines planted as part of this war. Funds may tion, it will allow SBA to define those problems decided to suspend demonstrations until be used to provide noncombatant children identified by the White House Conference del­ March 26 to give the Soviet leadership an op­ with artificial limbs as well as rehabilitation egates and others and, in turn, provide us with portunity to address their request. A few days services so that they can function adequately the opportunity to resolve future problems, ago, the Soviets gave the Armenian people with their prosthetic device. hopefully without the need for legislation. their answer-Nyet. The many children who have suffered Finally, let me touch upon section 7 of the Mr. Speaker, many of my Armenian-Ameri­ severe burns as a result of flying shrapnel and bill. Under present law, general contractors can friends and associates, including New explosions associated with armed attacks. have the opportunity to receive payment from Jersey Assembly Majority Leader Chuck Hay­ Some of the 10,000 Nicaraguan children the Government, put this money in the bank, taian, have expressed their disappointment have been orphaned by war, and who are and collect interest, even though the money is that the Armenian request was denied and being cared for by private groups. owed to a subcontractor who has participated their concern that Secretary Gorbachev's Some of the more than 100,000 children in a Federal construction project. policy of glasnost may now be in retreat. who have not received life-saving immuniza­ Testimony has been presented in previous The people in Nagorno-Karabakh, who have tions against killer diseases such as diptheria, hearings in both the House and Senate that been separated from their brethren and reli­ tetanus, polio, measles, and whooping cough. this practice has occurred many, many times. gious believers since 1921, should be reunit­ The countless children in need of additional It is important to remember that the money in ed. And the failure to listen to these reasona­ medicines and other essential health supplies. question does not belong to the general con­ ble demands has led many Armenians to We have focused this bill on the most tractor, but to a subcontractor. question Secretary Gorbachev's commitment pressing health needs of these children. Hun­ However, the issue here is not how often a to develop a new and fair nationalities policy. dreds of thousands of children in Nicaragua general contractor has used this so-called Mr. Speaker, now that the Soviet Govern­ do not have access to adequate medicine or float. Nor does the answer necessarily lie in ment has denied the Armenians' request, I am medical treatment. Even simple treatments, requesting a GAO report to see how often this concerned that activists will be persecuted. In such as oral rehydration therapy [ORT] and vi­ practice indeed has occurred. Rather, this is the aftermath of these events, I strongly urge tamin A supplements, are not available to simply a matter of a bad public policy that Secretary Gorbachev to show that glasnost is many of these children. Yet, ORT is an effec­ should be changed now. more than just a popular word. Armenian pro­ tive, low-cost treatment-a few pennies per I find it ironic that the opponents of section testers and activists should not be punished dose-against diarrhea, and diarrhea remains 7 are strong proponents of prompt payment for voicing their opinions. one of the leading causes of child disease until it is applied to their industry. I believe, I join my Armenian-American friends and and death in Nicaragua. Vitamin A, which however, that no group or individual should be constituents in calling upon Secretary Gorba­ costs less than 2 cents per dose, prevents allowed to accrue a benefit from Government chev to reconsider this unfortunate decision. blindness and reduces child mortality. It is our money that is owed to subcontractors. intention that such treatments, as well as Opponents of section 7 have argued that CHILD SURVIVAL AID SUPPORTS other effective medicines, be provided to Nic­ they need to withhold subcontractor payment CEASE-FIRE araguan children in need. to ensure the completion and quality of a sub­ These children do not understand why there contractor's work. The Senate compromise HON. BYRON L. DORGAN has been war in their country, or why their version of this legislation deals with this issue OF NORTH DAKOTA brothers, sisters, and parents have been killed or retainage. The Senate amendments, which IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES or maimed. They do understand, though, what I support, explicitly authorize withholding and it means to be healed. This bill begins that retainage by the prime contractor, but ensures Wednesday, March 30, 1988 healing process. I, and many other Members that any money withheld or retained is held by Mr. DORGAN of North Dakota. Mr. Speaker, of Congress, are proud to support a bill to the Government until the prime contractor cer­ contrary to many people's expectations, there help bind these wounds. tifies that the subcontractor is entitled to is now a ceasefire between the Sandinista these funds. government of Nicaragua and the Contras. Mr. Speaker, I hope that the importance of The question for us becomes what we can do UNIFORM HEALTH AND SAFETY this legislation is apparent to you and the rest to help the peace process and also support WHISTLEBLOWER PROTEC- of my colleagues. I look forward to working the legitimate needs of the people of that TION ACT with House Small Business Subcommittee on country. Today I am introducing a bill, cospon­ Exports, Tourism, and Special Small Business sored by Congressmen BONIOR, JEFFORDS, HON. AUGUSTUS F. HAWKINS Problems in an effort to get H.R. 1663 report­ LEACH, PENNY, and LELAND, to help those ed favorably from the floor of the House people least able to help themselves, and OF CALIFORNIA during this session. Again, I thank you for the most in need of our support: the tens of thou­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES sands of Nicaraguan children who are victims opportunity to express my views on this vital Wednesday, March 30, 1988 legislation. of war. This bipartisan bill provides $18 million in aid to children, to be distributed based on Mr. HAWKINS. Mr. Speaker, today I rise to need, not on politics. Our aim is to provide ef­ introduce the Uniform Health and Safety IS THERE GLASNOST IN SOVIET fective assistance as rapidly and efficiently as Whistleblower Protection Act. This measure ARMENIA? possible to children in need. will strengthen the protection for private This bill provides the Agency for Internation­ sector working people against employer re­ HON. DEAN A. GALLO al Development [AID] with the flexibility to de­ prisals they may otherwise face. Private sector OF NEW JERSEY termine the precise amounts to allocate to employees should feel more free to report ille­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES each of the named types of assistance and gal or improper activities they reasonably feel designated groups, with the understanding endanger public health standards. Wednesday, March 30, 1988 that the aid is for, and only for, innocent chil­ On February 23, 1988, Senator HOWARD Mr. GALLO. Mr. Speaker, in recent weeks, dren in need. The aid should be allocated eq­ METZENBAUM introduced legislation identical large demonstrations have broken out in two uitably by AID, based on the needs of the chil­ to that which I introduce today. In his state­ Soviet republics where ethnic Armenians are dren, only to private voluntary and internation­ ment, he made reference to his bipartisan demanding that the autonomous region of Na­ al agencies such as UNICEF, CARE, and effort to encourage Federal employees to gorno-Karabakh, which was put under Azer­ others, with at least one-half of the funds ben­ "report illegal or improper activities that en­ baijani control in 1921, be allowed to reunite efiting children living in Nicaragua. danger the pubic health or safety without fear with Armenia. None of this money is to go to or through of personal reprisal" characterizing the need With protesters reportedly numbering in the the Government of Nicaragua. for such freedom as a "fundamental principle hundreds of thousands, the demonstrations This bill would provide assistance for: of good government." I wish to echo his con­ were among the largest unauthorized mass Some of the 2,000 Nicaraguan children who cerns as I introduce this legislation in the protests ever held in the Soviet Union. have lost a limb, usually a leg, because of House of Representatives.

19--059 0-89-9 (Pt. 5) 6234 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS March 31, 1988 Existing statutes protect whistleblowers but within this organization. Doug Williams has DIESEL FUEL EXCISE TAX confusion exists as to the extent of the pro­ proven that athletic skills and talents tran­ CRISIS tection available under the statutes. The legis­ scend any racial or discriminatory practices lation which I introduce today will clarify the within the NFL system. HON. ROBIN TALLON process and ensure appropriate enforcement. As I observed the unity of the Nation's Cap­ The protection of whistleblowers is in the best ital in support of its team, I could not help but OF SOUTH CAROLINA interest of the general public and is good gov­ admire the beauty of that sight. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ernment. Their protection will significantly en­ I also attempted to picture a similar view Wednesday, March 30, 1988 hance the Federal Government's efforts to across a nation which was unquestionably Mr. TALLON. Mr. Speaker, the 1980's have ensure a high standard for public health and glued to their television sets and radios on safety. not been kind to our Nation's farmers. The that memorable super Sunday afternoon; a road to economic recovery has been long and smile, a tear, a wish, a dream. difficult. And, just as the future has started to DOUG WILLIAMS: A LESSON Doug Williams' triumph has, even if for just look achievable, we throw up another obsta­ WORTH A LIFETIME 1 day, captured the attention of a country cle. which saw nothing other than an American Lodged in the recesses of the 1987 Budget HON. MERVYN M. DYMALLY professional football player at his best. Reconciliation Act is a minor change in diesel Moreover, the entire world witnessed this fuel excise tax collection that will create seri­ OF CALIFORNIA very special moment for both Doug Williams IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ous problems for farmers. This change will re­ and America. Again, America has shown the quire wholesalers to collect the diesel fuel Wednesday, March 30, 1988 strength of a democracy which is empowered excise tax rather than the retailers. Although Mr. DYMALL Y. Mr. Speaker, on April 6, by its people. off-highway users, such as farmers, are 1988, a Los Angeles based organization, Doug Williams' victory makes me extremely exempt from the diesel fuel tax, they will now "One Hundred Black Men," will host a dinner proud to be an American, and it should make have to pay it and then apply for a refund. honoring the Washington Redskins quarter­ every American proud of their country. This is The result is more costs, more paperwork, back Doug Williams. yet another measure of our greatness, and a and more regulation, all at a time when farm­ I would like to take this opportunity to pay a reminder that there can indeed be a better ers must cut expenses and increase efficiency special tribute and say thank you to an Ameri­ America. to simply get by. It forces our farmers to make can whose story is a lesson worth a lifetime. Mr. Speaker, I hope that Doug Williams has an interest-free loan to the Federal Govern­ By setting off the most explosive quarter in taught us all something about ourselves, ment. The IRS will not pay farmers the mil­ professional football history, and orchestrating about our communities, about our future, and lions in interest that might normally be due for a record-shattering Super Bowl XXll victory, about our country. I would like to thank Mr. such "loans." Doug Williams became one of the most cele­ Williams for the encouragement and the The small farmer, who could least afford to brated athletes of our time; 602 net yards of memories. Doug, your story has truly been a shoulder such a burden in the first place, is total offense, 340 passing yards and four lesson worth a lifetime. the one who will feel the crunch. The typical touchdowns in one quarter are achievements farm operation would have to pay more than which will take some playing to best. $1,000 a year in taxes to the highway trust But perhaps more important than the dis­ A TRIBUTE TO SAM HAMETT fund for off-road diesel use. play of his athletic talents, than becoming the All total, America's farmers would pay $420 first black quarterback to start at a Super HON. JOE KOLTER million every year-money that shouldn't and Bowl, than being named the Most Valuable doesn't belong to the Government. Yet, the Player of professional football's ultimate OF PENNSYLVANIA Treasury is going to have the use of this game, is Doug Williams' contribution to the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES money, interest free, for as long as a year. education of Americans and mankind. Wednesday, March 30, 1988 And in order for farmers to get their money The Doug Williams story teaches us the back, they would fill out yet another IRS form. strengths of endurance and perseverance in Mr. KOL TEA. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to If we fail to act before April 1, the new law overcoming personal and societal obstacles. pay tribute to Mr. Sam Hamett. It is with great could disrupt the distribution system as farm­ It is a lesson in the potential of American pleasure that I take this opportunity to honor ers and other off-road users top off their stor­ opportunities which have become the envy of him on his 1OOth birthday. He will be honored age tanks to avoid paying the extra 15 cents the entire world. at a dinner on April 23, 1988, at the Unione per gallon. Undoubtedly, this will create a Through his achievements, Doug Williams Calabro Club in New Castle, PA. sudden, artificial demand for billions of gallons shared with the world the advantages of de­ Born in Syria, Sam came to the United of diesel fuel which could not be supplied by stroying the barriers of race and discrimina­ States in 1913 from the village of Sofitain in the current refining and distribution system. tion. northeast Syria. He ventured to New Castle This problem is especially serious since it For many who are convinced they are at seeking a job in the tin mills. Unable to find a would take place in the early spring, the peak the end of the line in whatever walk of life, job, he left New Castle, settling in Ellwood, IN, fuel use period for spring planting. Doug Williams' story is certainly encourage­ where he worked a tin mill job for several Many of my colleagues have joined me in ment to endure and carry on. The loss of a years before he was drafted into the U.S. support of legislation to permit tax free sales loved one, single parenthood, racial hostilities, Army in 1918. of diesel fuel for use on a farm. But time is and an uncertain career, could easily have While in the U.S. Army he was sent to running out. If we fail to act, these regulations been the end. Overcoming these trials? Doug France as part of the 28th Army Division. Five will go into effect on April 1. I urge my col­ just deals with them. days after landing, his unit was loaded in leagues to act now and end unfair farm tax­ Undoubtedly, young black athletes will idol­ trucks and driven to the frontlines. ation. Don't make April 1, April Fuels Day. ize Doug Williams as their hero. As a profes­ After World War I, he got a job in the Shen­ sional black quarterback, his success is a tre­ ango Tin Mill where he worked for 30 years mendous boost for black collegiate and high until the mill pulled out. DIVIDED SPOUSES: "WORSE school quarterbacks. On July 28, 1920 he married Mary Hamed. CANNOT BE THAN THIS" The benefits of the Doug Williams' story, They had 11 children, 32 grandchildren, and however, should not be limited to the black 17 great-grandchildren. HON. E. CLAY SHAW, JR. athlete. Doug Williams should be a role model Sam is still active. He is especially proud of OF FLORIDA for all young athletes, an example of how an his large garden. He shares the fruits of his IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES athlete can succeed on perseverance alone. efforts with his family and neighbors. Doug Williams should also be a lesson for I would like to wish Sam a healthy and pros­ Wednesday, March 30, 1988 the National Football League. It certainly has perous future. He should be very proud of his Mr. SHAW. Mr. Speaker, Pyatras Pakenas taken a long time to break certain barriers life accomplishments. and his wife, Dr. Galina Vileshina, have been March 31, 1988 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 6235 separated for 8 long years. The Soviets have MENTAL HEALTH AND AGING elderly Americans may currently need pro­ refused Pyatras an exit visa 18 times. He fessional mental health services; yet very writes to his wife every day, and I would again few of these persons are receiving the treat­ HON. EDWARD R. ROYBAL ment they so desperately need and deserve. like to have printed in the RECORD an excerpt OF CALIFORNIA Although the situation is troublesome for from these letters, which have been previously IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES elderly Americans as a whole, minority el­ published by the Fort Lauderdale News/Sun Wednesday, March 30, 1988 derly people are threatened by a sort of Sentinel. I call on the Soviet Government to "double jeopardy," being both elderly and a allow all divided spouses to be reunited. Mr. ROYBAL. Mr. Speaker, for far too long, racial/ethnic minority. Minority elderly DECEMBER 29, 1987. mental health care has been a neglected pri­ people are more likely to experience psycho­ Like you see, it's the end of the year. But ority in American health care. This neglect is logical problems than the elderly popula­ we're still in separate parts of the world. clearly documented in a report, "Mental tion as a whole. The situation is made worse This is very sad and very bad. Worse cannot Health and Aging: The Need for an Expanded by the fact that racial and ethnic minorities be than this. But, my love, in our heart we Federal Response," which I include in the are much less likely to have the psychologi­ never separated. We always were together, RECORD. cal and social resources to deal with mental and we always will be together. We always Now is the time to acknowledge that mental health problems. were one, and this is the main thing. As is the case with people in other age How many people around us, who live to­ health care is no less essential than other groups, elderly individuals suffer from a gether like man and wife, but at the same health care and must be an integral part of wide range of mental health problems time, they live separate. • • • They sleep in our total health care system. Now is the time . Psychiatrists, psychologists, Access problems are further complicated be­ ELDERLY MENTAL HEALTH: BARRIERS IN THE social workers, and nurses all have a poten­ cause only a relatively small number of mi­ SYSTEM tially important role to play in the treat­ nority individuals make it into the ranks of Negative social stereotypes and limited ment of mental health problems in the el­ mental health professionals and are avail­ access derly, but only a small proportion of practi­ able to help serve elderly minority individ­ tioners in any of these disciplines have as uals. A whole range of impediments prevents yet been specifically trained to work with el­ Agencies delivering mental health sevices adequate delivery of mental health services derly persons. Even fewer are prepared to in rural areas rarely have the resources to the elderly and utilization of mental work with the special problems of racial and needed to provide adequate, let alone opti­ health services by the elderly moded and markedly inferior to benefits for dated by the often confusing regulations found that many Community Mental physical illness the development of an effective limit on treatment in psychiatric regulations, in effect, define as facilities care for elderly persons; (2) modification of hospitals or in psychiatric units of general that primarily engage in providing care for Medicare and Medicaid mental health serv­ hospitals. Any resources freed up by this mental diseases to more than 50 percent of ice coverage and cost containment; and (3 ) shift should be put into outpatient treat­ their residents, regardless of age. The improvements in quality assurance and ment. threat of being classified an "Institution for access protection. Outpatient treatment.-Medicare's outpa­ Mental Disease," and thereby losing Medic­ Development of an effective service system tient mental health benefit would be ex­ aid reimbursement for non-elderly patients, panded by (a) abolishing its 50% percent co­ provides a strong incentive for nursing This "Mental Health Initiative" should be designed to encourage the development of payment requirement and its annual $1100 homes to avoid providing any mental health reimbursement limit in favor of a 20 percent services to any of their patients. As a result, the mental health service system to care more effectively for the elderly. These pro­ copayment with a 20 visit annual reimburse­ almost no mental health assessment or ment limit ; making medical though research indicates that a significant management a physician service rather proportion of elderly nursing home resi­ training foundations necessary for develop­ ing effective service delivery systems. than a limited mental health service; and (c) dents suffer from mental health problems covering the following community based and that elderly persons often suffer from Services.-In the short term, it is essential multiple health problems which may be that action be taken immediately to expand mental health services: partial hospitaliza­ mental services for elderly and non-elderly tion and day treatment, outpatient mental physical and/or mental in nature . would increase annual funding for commu­ in community mental health centers, and Elderly persons suffering from chronic nity mental health services under the Alco­ services provided by clinical psychologists, disorders like Alzheimer's Disease eventual­ hol, Drug Abuse, and Mental Health Serv­ clinical social workers, and psychiatric nurse ly require long term, institutionalized care ices Administration by $100 million and specialists. This proposal would also provide as caregiving becomes impossible for fami­ would require increased services, access, and a Medicare in-home respite care benefit of lies to manage under Medicaid so that nursing home Such a system is detrimental not only to the health needs of elderly Americans. can be required to include mental health patient, but also to the otherwise healthy Research and Training.-Over the long needs in patient assessments and ensure spouse who is placed at risk physically and term, research and demonstration programs that patient's have access to mental health mentally, and financially. to meet the mental health needs of elderly services without penalizing the nursing Americans must be stepped up in order to homes. Finally, this proposal would ensure ELDERLY MENTAL HEALTH: REDESIGNING THE cost containment under Medicare through SYSTEM improve assessment and identify the best intervention strategies and methods of serv­ mandatory assignment, utilization review, The health care system for America's el­ ice delivery. Education and training efforts and prospective and indexed pricing of derly must be strengthened and restruc­ mental health services. tured to encourage delivery of desperately are also needed to ensure that the mental needed mental health services to elderly health problems of elderly persons are accu­ Quality assurance and access protection persons, rather than discourage delivery of rately identified and referred for appropri­ In the strong belief that quality assurance such services as is now the case. Mental ate treatment. Special research and training and access protection are essential compo­ health services must be provided in environ­ efforts must be made due to the greater nents of any health care reform package, ments which facilitate, rather than hamper, needs of racial and ethnic minorities and this Mental Health Initiative contains a service delivery to elderly persons. Incen­ the appropriate services must be developed number of proposals designed to ensure that tives must be built into the sytem so that el­ to meet those needs. In recognition of these mental health services funded under federal derly persons have access to mental health needs, this Mental Health Initiative would programs are of high quality and that services wherever they reside, including (a) require development of a federal re­ access to those programs is strongly protect­ nursing homes. Long term care for persons search plan for elderly mental health to be ed. For Medicare and Medicaid, this propos­ with chronic disorders must be provided implemented through the National Insti­ al would establish strict conditions of without requiring impoverishment before tute of Mental Health , and the Admin­ clarify that mental health services shall be Elderly Americans need a continuum of istration on Aging require sanction procedures, them remain optimally functional and in ices research by $42 including intermediate level sanctions, for the community whenever possible and to fa­ million by 1991; and (c) increase in NIMH, agencies, programs, and services which are cilitate their transfer to high quality insti­ NIA, and AoA training programs by $30 mil­ not in compliance with access and quality tutional care when such care is warranted. lion funding by 1991. assurance requirements. These services should include a variety of Medicare and Medicaid services and cost Moreover, this proposal provides for stud­ support systems both for elderly persons containment ies investigating the quality of and access to themselves and for their families and care­ While improving services, training, and re­ mental health services . It clarifies that Ombudsman activi­ CONLON ON TWENTIETH ANNI­ the reform effort: to end secrecy in the House, ties under the Older Americans Act shall in­ VERSARY AT DSG to democratize House and caucus proce­ clude advocacy on behalf of concumers of covered mental health services and estab­ dures, to assure that committee chairman are lishes a health care consumer bill of rights. HON. MIKE LOWRY accountable to the full Democratic caucus, OF WASHINGTON and to give junior Members an opportunity to ELDERLY MENTAL HEALTH-ONLY A FIRST STEP IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES participate in the legislative process. Although the proposals outlined here con­ Thursday, March 31, 1988 Dick played a vital role in the achievement stitute an "Elderly Mental Health Initia­ of those goals. Working with key DSG reform tive," we must not forget that the mental Mr. LOWRY of Washington. Mr. Speaker, 20 leaders, he conceived and drafted most of the health needs of the elderly are but one com­ years ago this month, Richard P. Conlon rules changes, devised the political strategy to ponent of a broader, national problem became director of the Democratic Study win their approval, and managed the overall which affects people of all ages. The Ameri­ Group. During the past two decades, few staff can health care system must recognize, and members have had a greater impact on this execution of the reform effort. take action to address, the mental health institution. He has not only played an impor­ He was ~lso the contact point with a coali­ needs of all our people. Just as this system tant role in many of our national policy de­ tion of outside groups and worked closely with must become more responsive to the mental bates, he has had an enormous impact on the them to rally public opinion and mobilize health needs of our elderly, it must also decisionmaking process itself. As principal Democratic members in support of the reform become more responsive to the mental proposals. health needs of our children, adolescents, strategist of the reform effort in the 1970's that transformed the House of Representa­ Dick made two strategic decisions at the and non-elderly adults. beginning of the reform effort that were critical This "Elderly Mental Health Initiative" is tives, he has made a unique and enduring not just a series of proposals to help the el­ contribution to the legislative process, to us as to its eventual success: First, to pursue a limit­ derly, but are a first step in reforming the Members, and to the people we serve. ed number of achievable reforms, Congress mental health delivery system for all Ameri­ Mr. Speaker, as chairman of the Democratic by Congress, rather than attempt a compre­ cans, regardless of age or background. Even Study Group, I rise today to pay special tribute hensive reform package; and second, to revi­ if all the proposals in this "Elderly Mental to Dick Conlon on the occasion of his 20th talize the party caucus as the basic determi­ Health Initiative" were to be enacted today, anniversary as DSG's executive director. On nant of party policy and as the instrument of however, much would still remain to be behalf of all DSG members, I take this oppor­ reform. done for Americans of all ages. We must not tunity to honor Dick for his overriding commit­ Dick had the foresight to recognize that rest until all Americans are provided with a ment to protecting the integrity of the political changes in basic caucus procedures would comprehensive system of basic and cata­ process, his commitment to the use of the open the door to fundamental reform. strophic health protection, which effective­ Democratic Party to promote the public inter­ The first procedural changes occurred in ly and completely meets both physical and est, and his unwavering dedication to mental health care needs. 1969, with the approval of DSG proposals to strengthening the House as an institution. require monthly meetings of the Democratic Today we congratulate and salute Dick caucus, and to permit individual Members to HONORING ROBERT McGUIRK Conlon for his extraordinary achievements in bring matters before the caucus for debate reforming House organization and procedures, and vote. Another basic reform reestablished and in building DSG into the preeminent re­ caucus control over committee assignments, HON. JOE MOAKLEY search institution in the Congress. thus paving the way for the automatic secret OF MASSACHUSETTS · 1n recognition of Dick Gonion's years of ballot vote on committee chairmen. leadership at DSG and dedicated service to IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES It was also Dick Gonion's idea to create a its members, I would like to take a moment on caucus committee to study and recommend Wednesday, March 30, 1988 this special occasion to relate some of his changes in the seniority system and other most important accomplishments over the Mr. MOAKLEY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to House and party procedures. His rationale past 20 years, and particularly his instrumental ask my colleagues to join me, along with the was that such a committee would legitimize role in congressional reform. students and faculty of Bristol County Agricul­ the reform effort, and insulate the reform pro­ Richard Conlon became the third DSG ex­ posals from attack as radical changes advo­ tural High School, in my home State of Mas­ ecutive director in March 1968. The first was cated by liberal DSG members. sachusetts, in honoring Mr. Robert McGuirk, William G. Phillips, who served from 1959 Of course, Dick continued to play a key role for 26 years of dedicated service to the stu­ through 1965, and the second was John in the reforms proposed by the "Hansen" dents of Bristol County. Morgan, who served from 1966 until 1968. committee, and does so today in the delibera­ Robert McGuirk, for over a quarter of a cen­ Dick accepted the position against the tury, has broadened the minds of students in advice of many of his friends and colleagues. tions of that committee, now chaired by our my district as an instructor of history, govern­ They saw a bleak future for the organization colleague MARTIN FROST. ment, political science, and English. He has, after the heavy losses in the 1966 election Gonion's proposal to create a caucus com­ since 1962, served as the senior class adviser and the prospects for further dwindling of lib­ mittee illustrates his selfless commitment to of Bristol County Agricultural High School, eral Democratic strength in 1968. the success of the reform effort. He would strenghtening the character of graduating sen­ But Dick saw it differently. He recognized readily submerge his own involvement and iors, and helping to make their future some­ that there would be an even greater need for downplay the association with DSG if it would thing they could be proud of. For the 26 an organization to act as a focal point for mo­ ultimately help win approval of the reforms. years, Mr. McGuirk's outstanding work has bilizing liberal Democrats in the House. He Dick followed that strategy in the case of been reflected in the high school's seniors, as saw an opportunity to expand DSG's oper­ the record teller vote reform in 1970. He de­ well as his underclassmen students. ations as a research and policy institution, and voted his considerable energies to mobilizing support both inside and outside the House for This spring, Mr. McGuirk will retire, but his to establish the Democratic Study Group as this crucial reform to permit recorded votes on intelligence, good will, and style will forever be the vanguard of the congressional reform amendments. elements that his colleagues and students will movement. He generated favorable public opinion cherish. Dick Conlon was the right man at the right time. His activist, pragmatic approach, his in­ through a massive press campaign, prepared Robert McGuirk's accomplishments have tense interest in reform, his political insight, detailed reports on secrecy in the House, and benefited the students and faculty of Bristol his shrewd tactical skills, his commitment to recruited support from labor, education, and County Agricultural High School for 26 years. progressive Democratic policies, all melded public interest groups. He worked with DSG His quality of leadership, and charisma, have perfectly with the needs and interests of DSG leaders to form a bipartisan coalition in the made a long-standing impression in my dis­ members at the time. House, and enlisted Members who had not trict, and for this he deserves a fond farewell, Congressional reform soon became the top been identified with the reform movement to and our sincerest congratulations. priority of DSG. There was broad consensus sponsor this rules change. March 31, 1988 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 6239 Dick masterminded and executed every years, Dick spearheded DSG initiatives to In addition to helping candidates compete aspect of this effort to permit record votes on achieve deficit reduction through tax reform, more effectively, Dick also helps newly-elect­ amendments, while minimizing the public per­ working with key Ways and Means Committee ed Members make a smooth transition as they ception of DSG's role in achieving one of the members and others in 1983 to develop a begin their service in the House. Under his most significant rules changes in the history of series of tax reform measures to met deficit guidance and direction, DSG began the prac­ the House. reduction targets. He directed similar efforts in tice in 1970 of sponsoring orientation briefings In addition to the record teller vote and 1985 to mobilize and document broad public for new Members before the start of the Con­ other antisecrecy reforms, the principal target and Member support for using revenues from gress. of DSG's reform effort in the 1970's was the tax reform for deficit reduction rather than rate Mr. Speaker, perhaps the greatest tribute seniority system. The objective was not to reduction. that would be paid to Dick Conlon is that he abolish the system, but rather to assure that In this Congress, DSG has been extremely has made a difference. The House of Repre­ those who gain power through seniority are active in the debate on Contra aid, publishing sentatives is truly a far more democratic insti­ accountable and responsive to the Democrat­ a long series of reports on developments in tution because of his work here. ic caucus. Dick's strategy in that effort estab­ Nicaragua and the peace process. Dick was I am sure all of my DSG colleagues join me lished the model that has been used again personally involved in the development of the in saluting Dick Conlon for his remarkable and again in DSG's initiatives to influence sub­ Democratic alternative considered earlier this contributions to this House over the past 20 stantive policy decisions. month, and worked tirelessly to help Members years. That basic strategy is to survey Members to understand the issues involved in the Contra Dick, we congratulate you, we thank you, determine their attitudes on the issue and se­ debate. and we look forward to your continued leader­ lected policy options, prepare comprehensive Dick also worked long hours with me in de­ ship at DSG for many years to come. analyses based on a thorough documentation veloping the DSG court challenge of the of the facts, mobilize public opinion, and use President's failure to report to Congress on the caucus to build support for policy initia­ the reflagging of Kuwaiti tankers in the Per­ CRT DUTY SUSPENSION BILL tives. sian Gulf. A total of 109 Members have joined INTRODUCED In the case of the seniority system, DSG me in the filing of this most important chal­ launched an educational effort after a survey lenge under the War Powers Act. It would not of Members revealed considerable misunder­ have been possible without Dick's efforts. HON. BILL FRENZEL standing of seniority rule and its impact on The issue of overriding interest to Dick OF MINNESOTA power relations within the House. Dick pre­ Conlon, however, is the one that he has IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES pared a report documenting the voting pat­ worked on assiduously over the years: cam­ Thursday, March 31, 1988 terns of conservative Democrats in opposition paign finance reform. DSG undertook major to national Democratic programs and policies; long-term campaign in 1978 to win support for Mr. FRENZEL. Mr. Speaker, today I have in­ and a second report tracing the evolution of partial public financing of elections to the troduced a bill which will temporarily suspend the seniority system. House of Representatives. the tariff on high resolution cathode ray tubes. These two reports-based on meticulous Dick played a key role in the development Currently, the column 1 tariff on CRT's is 6 research and analysis, thoroughly objective, and execution of the reform effort on H.R. 1, percent ad valorem. presenting the arguments on both sides of the which was defeated in committee in early This bill has been introduced for a company issue-had a tremendous impact on Demo­ 1979, and the subsequent effort on the Obey­ in my area which manufacturers high resolu­ cratic Members and won their support for the Railsback limit on PAC contributions, which tion displays which include CRT's as a com­ effort to break the iron grip of seniority rule. passed the House later that year but was fili­ ponent. The company states that it has long Dick Conlon also built DSG into a highly re­ bustered in the Senate. sought a domestic supplier of its particular spected research operation-the acknowl­ More recently, he developed the idea to needs, but does not believe one exists. edged best source of legislation research in minimize Members' dependence on PAC con­ Because the 6-percent tariff on the compo­ the Congress. Dick devoted a great deal of tributions, and encourage participation of indi­ nent threatens the competitiveness of the final time and effort to expanding DSG's research vidual citizens, by providing a 100-percent tax product, I believe this tariff suspension is justi­ services, and insisted on the highest stand­ credit on small contributions from people in fied. Since the suspension is temporary, it ards of objectivity and accuracy. Now nearly the Member's home State. In support of that would give the company relief, yet give any all Democratic Members, and a score of Re­ effort, he directed a comprehensive analysis potential suppliers in this country time to de­ publicans, rely on DSG's daily and weekly leg­ of campaign funding trends over the past 1O velop a product that would be price competi­ islative reports and periodic special reports on years to document the increasing dependence tive. major political issues. of congressional candidates on PAC money It is my hope that this bill will be included in DSG's prodigious research output on legis­ and the decline in individual campaign contri­ the 1988 group of tariff bills considered by the lation and policy issues is phenomenal. Under butions. Trade Subcommittee of the Ways and Means Dick's supervision, hundreds of reports num­ The 100-percent tax credit proposal was the Committee. bering thousands of pages are published only successful floor amendment to the 1986 every year. The staff prides itself in preparing Tax Reform Act. Dick was instrumental in THE U.S. GRAIN STANDARDS a summary of every bill that comes before the achieving support for the proposal in the ACT AMENDMENTS OF 1988 House, even if doing so requires working Democratic caucus and narrowly in the through the night in order to provide Members House. It was dropped in conference, but we with what is sometimes the only available can be sure that Dick will turn his attention to HON. EDWARD R. MADIGAN analysis of the pending bill. that proposal again at the appropriate time. OF ILLINOIS Dick recognized from the beginning that the Dick has had a significant impact in other IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES credibility of the research services would en­ ways in the campaign process itself. He reju­ hance DSG's prestige and establish the foun­ venated the DSG campaign fund and began Thursday, March 31, 1988 dation for its policy initiatives. an extensive program of services for nonin­ Mr. MADIGAN. Mr. Speaker, I have intro­ Those policy initiatives are carefully select­ cumbent candidates. He also conceived and duced a bill this date on my own behalf and ed by the DSG leadership, and are generally engineered highly successful direct-mail cam­ that of Chairman DE LA GARZA; the chairman limited to issues of overriding national impor­ paigns usually written by him. He developed and ranking Republican of the Subcommittee tance, such as tax and budget policy, or to special campaign workshops in 1970 which on Department Operations, Research, and issues on which DSG has developed a specif­ served as a model for similar workshops Foreign Agriculture, Congressman GEORGE ic expertise, such as campaign finance reform. sponsored by the party campaign committees. BROWN and Congressman PAT ROBERTS; and On the issue of tax reform, for example, Dick also invented a new polling concept, the chairman and ranking Republican of the DSG has a long history of leading progressive using DSG professional pollsters and volun­ Subcommittee on Wheat, Soybeans, and Democrats in efforts to close loopholes and teers trained by them, which enabled candi­ Feed Grains, Congressman DAN GLICKMAN eliminate inequities in the tax code. In recent dates to conduct at-cost professional polls. and Congressman RON MARLENEE. 6240 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS March 31, 1988 The Secretary's letter to the Speaker en­ would not have taken more than 5 to 1O min­ tial defrayment of costs associated with day closing the draft legislation provided the back­ utes to reach them. The Coast Guard helicop­ care for their children. ground and the need to extend the authoriza­ ter did not arrive for 30 minutes. While employers are just beginning to rec­ tion for Federal grain inspection services: These men were experienced sailors, were ognize their role in stemming the child care The amendments in the Omnibus Budget dressed properly and knew how to handle this crisis, Jane Bryant Quinn pointed out in News­ Reconciliation Act effective for the period situation. Despite this, they were close to week recently that child care may yet become October 1, 1981, through September 30, frozen. One registered a body temperature of the most essential employee benefit of the 1984, required collection of user fees to 89 degrees. If it had been anyone less experi­ 1990's. Her article, which outlines the need cover administrative and supervisory costs enced, they probably would not have survived and options for employers, follows: related to official grain inspection and for 30 minutes. weighing, imposed a 35 percent limitation [From Newsweek, Feb. 15, 1988] on administrative and supervisory costs, au­ Clearly, moving the patrol can mean the dif­ thorized appropriations for standardization, ference between life and death. This episode A CRISIS IN CHILD CARE compliance, and foreign monitoring activi­ turned out alright. We might not be so lucky to facilitate the orderly and timely ence along our coasts and waterways. This is makes history; she fed them some broth marketing of grain in carrying out its re­ without any bread, whipped them all sound­ sponsibilities to provide for the establish­ a clear example of the need to reorder our na­ tional priorities and reform the Federal budget ly and put them to bed. ment of official United States standards for Would that tending children were still so grain, to promote the uniform application process. Despite reports of fraud and excess at the Pentagon, we continue to increase the easy. Today's working parents shop for day thereof by official inspection personnel, and care even before conception. Finding infant to regulate the weighing and certification of military's budget by billions of dollars every care is arduous. Ditto for sitters who will the weight of grain. year. At the same time we are significantly re­ come to your home when your child is sick. Public Law 98-469 enacted October 11, ducing the funding for dozens of important do­ Child-care centers pay workers a low $9,000 1984, extended the 1981 amendments mestic programs-including the Coast Guard. to $12,000 a year, which makes it tough to through the end of fiscal year 1988, author­ ized the Secretary of Agriculture to invest Enough is enough. keep a good staff. Yet even at those rates, sums collected from user fees, and increased fees consume 10 to 20 percent of a parent's income. to 40 percent the limitation on administra­ WHO'S MINDING THE KIDS: tive and supervisory costs. Massachusetts recently raised pay to an The Grain Quality Improvement Act of EMPLOYERS CAN HELP average of $16,600 for workers in day-care 1986, Public Law 99-461, was enacted No­ centers that receive state aid. Anecdotal evi­ vember 10, 1986, to improve the quality of HON. GEORGE MILLER dence suggests that some families there are dropping out because they cannot pay the U.S. grain. This law prohibits dockage or OF CALIFORNIA foreign material once removed from grain freight. Around 40 percent of preschoolers from being recombined with any grain, and IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES are watched by relatives, sometimes by the prohibits dockage or foreign material from Thursday, March 31, 1988 parents working serial shifts. being added to grain. The Department was Such desperate scrambling is raising the directed to publish a final rule to more accu­ Mr. MILLER of California. Mr. Speaker, the political consciousness of liberal and con­ rately reflect the levels of insect infestation lack of safe, quality child care is a pressing servative alike. Two senators-Christopher in grain; conduct studies of premiums for concern among parents in every region of our Dodd of Connecticut and Orrin Hatch of high quality grain and uniform end-use country, at every income level and in every Utah-are sponsoring bills to improve child­ value tests; and publish the optimal grain ethnic group. In 1987, 28.3 million American care services. Among the presidential candi­ grading proposal. On June 30, 1987, FGIS children under the age of 15 were in need of dates, Sen. Paul Simon endorses the Dodd published amendments to the regulations some type of child care while their parents bill. Gov. Bruce Babbitt, for whom child care is a high priority, would establish a and the Official U.S. Standards for Grain to worked. Existing spaces in licensed child care implement provisions of this law. voucher system with payments scaled to centers and regulated family day care homes, family income. Gov. Michael Dukakis has however, could accommodate only 1.9 million already turned his state of Massachusetts COAST GUARD CUTS: ENOUGH children-scarcely more than 1O percent of into a model for garnering public and pri­ IS ENOUGH the estimated need. vate aid. Addressing the national child care need will Minding the children has also become a require commitment from all sectors of our so­ hot corporate issue. In the past, hard­ HON. PETER A. DeF AZIO pressed mothers zipped their lips at the OF OREGON ciety. With a pool of skilled workers shrinking, some employers have found that providing office. "If I mention that the baby cried all IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES night it raises questions," a female senior child care assistance, flexible work arrange­ Thursday, March 31, 1988 TV producer told me once. "Am I concen­ ments, such as job sharing and flex-time, and trating on my job? Am I promotable?" Mr. DEFAZIO. Mr. Speaker, earlier this week parental leave can be valuable tools in recruit­ Today, by contrast, the push for day care a serious accident occurred on the Oregon ing and retaining employees. Others have usually comes from outspoken female em­ coast in my district. found that providing these benefits helps their ployees, perhaps led by an executive woman Two men in a 16-foot boat attempted to bottom line in the form of reduced absentee­ who has just had her first child. They're cross the bar at Bandon, OR. The bar condi­ ism and job turnover, reduced error and acci­ backed by young male executives who them­ tions were rough and the boat flipped. They dent rates, and improved employee morale selves have brought toddlers to the office were left in the ocean for 25 to 30 minutes. and productivity. when the sitter was sick. At least five major corporations will an­ Bandon was one of the victims of the Between 1982 and 1987, the number of nounce plans this year to open day-care cen­ recent cuts announced by the Coast Guard. I corporate firms offering employees child care ters for employees' children, reports Dana was outraged by the announcement that 52 benefits increased by 400 percent. Most of Friedman of The Conference Board. That vital Coast Guard patrols and stations across the growth has been in salary reduction or brings to roughly 3,000 the number of com­ the country would be closed permanently. I flexible benefits plans. Also growing in popu­ panies that provide some form of support, voted against these reductions, and I am cur­ larity among employers are corporate consor­ and many more are looking at it. Just as rently working with several other Members to tia, information and referral services, and cor­ company-paid medical plans were created to restore the Coast Guard's full operating porate-Government partnerships. help men meet their family responsibilities, budget. Although growing support from employers is child care will become the benefit for the female work force on which this country We depend on the Coast Guard to protect encouraging, only about 3,000 of the Nation's now depends. Here's what's around: our resources, keep our coastal waters safe 6 million employers offer any form of child Emergency care.-The Washington, D.C., and curtail drug trafficking. The Coast Guard care assistance. In 1985, only 1 percent of law firm Wilmer, Cutler & Pickering pro­ serves an essential purpose. If the patrol had employees in large and mid-sized firms were vides temporary care for those days when still been in Bandon, speculation is that it eligible, through their employers, for even par- an employee's regular arrangements fail. March 31, 1988 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 6241 Discounts.-The company might arrange all of my colleagues who are not sure of the ened, markets must be opened further. for a 10 percent discount, usually with na­ need for action. Without strenuous efforts to do so, they in tional child-care chains. It might also pick [From the Journal of Commerce, Feb. 4, fact begin to close. The alternatives are not up 10 percent of the fees. Estimated savings 1988] attractive, but they are real. World trade to employees: $250 to $500 a year. could shrink, regional trading blocs could Vouchers.-The company makes payments PRESS FORWARD WITH TRADE BILL supplant the multilateral trading system, toward whatever child-care arrangements (By Alan Wm. Wolff) and financial instability and economic dislo­ the parent chooses. Polaroid Corp. helps Not since the World Bank, the Interna­ cation could become widespread. families with incomes under $30,000. Mea­ tional Monetary Fund and the General If all of this is so important, our trading surex Corp. offers a $100-a-month subsidy Agreement on Tariffs and Trade were put partners can well ask, where is Congress' ap­ during the baby's first year. Some compa­ into place just over 40 years ago has there proval for these negotiations? The answer is nies even pay for babysitters who are work­ been so great a need for international eco­ that the trade bill is in conference, awaiting ing off the books, reports consultant Susan nomic cooperation. action. It has proceeded slowly and ponder­ Velleman of Mercer-Meidinger-Hansen. Far-reaching changes have to be accom­ ously, both because the administration's Referral services.-Many companies run modated. The United States must move lack of enthusiasm has denied executive networks that identify-and even recruit­ both its federal budget and its current ac­ branch leadership for the project, and be­ good day-care help, and pass that informa­ count toward balance. Ultimately, to grow cause it has been assailed, most often by tion to employees. In Texas the Corporate out of its net debtor position, the United people who would not consider reading it, as Child Development Fund brings together States will have to produce a trade surplus. protectionist. centers that need money with altruistic For this to happen without major economic Despite all the overblown rhetoric about companies willing to fund them. dislocations, economic expansion must be the risks of protectionism, this bill has On-site day-care centers.-Many parents accelerated in Europe, in Japan and in the nothing in common with the 1930 Smoot­ prefer centers closer to home. But on-site developing countries, international mone­ Hawley Tariff Act. On the whole, it is a sin­ care is a joy if you want to pop in on your tary arrangements must provide stable con­ cere effort by the Congress to address legiti­ toddler for lunch. The Senate and House of ditions in which these changes can take mate concerns. The bill provides a mandate Representatives, which have been so reluc­ place, and there must be increased growth for the GATT negotiations as well as a tant to help families nationally, provide on­ in world trade. number of useful changes in domestic law. site day-care centers for the members and Getting this done is no mean task. Despite It calls for adjustment measures when in­ their employees. A growing number of real­ the increasing share of world income repre­ dustries apply for import protection, con­ estate developers are designing centers into sented by Europe, Japan, and the more ad­ solidates trade authority at the Cabinet their office parks. vanced developing countries, the basic re­ level and prescribes more coordinated re­ Flexible benefits.-Here, employees quirement for reaching international agree­ sponses to trade-distorting foreign industri­ choose their own benefits-including child ments on these difficult issues is still vigor­ al policies. To be sure, it also contains provi­ care-from a menu of possibilities. Under ous American leadership. sions that are not well-considered and that "cafeteria plans," you might get a company No one needs to be reminded that coop­ require revision or deletion. But there is subsidy, typically ranging from $100 to eration between the president and Congress nothing that is beyond repair in an inten­ $1,000. Under "flexible spending plans," is essential to cut ·the budget deficit. Less sive cooperative process that has full admin­ your pay is reduced by enough to cover the evident of late is the fact that under our istration participation. child-care cost (up to a $5,000 maximum>. constitutional framework, the ability of the There has been some debate as to whether You pay no federal taxes on this money, al­ U.S. executive branch to participate in the bill should be enacted this year. But though skipping the tax may lower the size international economic arrangements de­ this is not a time for timidity, nor for nag­ of your social-security pension. pends very heavily on the consent of Con­ ging doubts as to whether our domestic po­ One point: if your family income is less gress. This support can be tacit, as it most litical process can produce responsible re­ then $24,000 or so, the child-care credit on often is in international monetary affairs, sults. The challenges will not diminish with your income-tax return might yield more where the executive is given the greatest the passage of time. Concerted international than the company plan. Expenses paid flexibility and Congress is rarely called actions are needed now. Trade is an integral through employee benefits don't qualify for upon for any specific action. Where explicit part of the solutions that are required. The the tax credit. congressional approval is required, as when administration and Congress should press While middle- and upper-income employ­ capital contributions to multilateral lending forward to work out their differences and ees have been moving toward more tax-sub­ agencies are required, authorizations and enact the trade bill within the next few sidized help, the poor have been getting less, appropriations may be passed after interna­ months. says Helen Blank of the Chidren's Defense tional agreement is reached. Fund and a supporter of the Dodd bill. Fed­ But in the area of trade, the Constitution eral child-care funds dropped sharply in the so clearly gives full powers to the Congress OSGOOD'S GOOD NEWS Reagan years; 28 states now spend less on that, as a practical matter, any president these programs than they did in 1981. Day who does not get a mandate from Congress care is integral to any strategy for helping endorsing his negotiations in advance is HON. BOB McEWEN mothers work their way out of poverty. taking an unwarranted risk. Given the over­ OF OHIO Somehow, money must be found. whelming endorsement of the last major IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES multilateral trade negotiation, the Tokyo Round ending in 1979, it is easy to forget Thursday, March 31, 1988 PRESS FORWARD WITH TRADE that U.S. history is littered with trade BILL Mr. McEWEN. Mr. Speaker, recently, CBS agreements rejected by the Congress-the Radio commentator Charles Osgood re­ still-born International Trade Organization and the World Trade Organization in the marked about the astonishing strength of the HON. BILL RICHARDSON American economy. His comments contradict OF NEW MEXICO 1940s and 1950s, the Kennedy Round non­ tariff barrier agreements in the 1960s and those who say our Nation is in decline and our IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the U.S.-U.S.S.R. Trade Agreement in the standard of living is eroding. Thursday, March 31, 1988 1970s. Mr. Osgood's commentary makes for The United States is now embarked upon enlightening reading for those who doubt the Mr. RICHARDSON. Mr. Speaker, I bring to major GATT negotiations, called the "Uru­ the attention of my colleagues a recent article American resurgence. I commend it to the at­ guay Round," with over 80 countries. Issues tention of my colleagues in the House. by Alan Wolff on the need for prompt comple­ vital to the export interests of the country tion of the conference on the trade bill. As Mr. are on the table-including opening national THE OSGOOD FILE Wolff so aptly points out, we must look markets to trade in services, protecting in­ I'm Charles Osgood, CBS News. beyond narrow interests and remember the tellectual property rights and seeking major Investors have sent the stock market up true purpose of this bill: to give the present liberalization, including an effective curb on to its highest point since the October col­ and future administrations the authority to ne­ subsidies, in the field of agriculture. lapse. Do investors have some reason for gotiate on behalf of the United States in the Much more is at stake than in prior nego­ bidding prices up again or are they just tiations, however. If the United States is to being crazy, or what? Standby. ongoing GA tT negotiations, the so-called Uru­ service and reduce its debt, if higher rates of The Dow Industrials jumped almost 50 guay Round. I certainly commend the confer­ growth are to be restored to the developing points and traders were unusually cheerful ees for the progress they have made to date countries and if the multilateral world trad­ for a blue Monday. Are they whistling in on the trade bill and recommend this article to ing system is to be preserved and strength- the graveyard? Or do they have something 6242 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS March 31, 1988 to be cheerful about. The Economist maga­ cusses a new phenomenon of hidden racial told he couldn't eat at a greasy spoon lunch zine this week cites the annual report of the prejudice in this country relative to the Jack­ counter, to have the job doors slammed in President's Council of Economic Advisers. son campaign. his face, to sip from a separate drinking You may think that their opinions are Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to share these fountain, how would Bush respond-by de­ biased-but what they have to say can't be scribing the difficulty finding reliable do­ brushed aside so easily. articles with my colleagues. mestic help these days? For example you may have the impression [From the Cleveland Plain Dealer, It's said that despite our glorious Consti­ that America's economy is in decline ... Mar. 24, 19881 tution, our statement of commitment to but actually the council says, the Gross Na­ IF JACKSON LOSES-SO WHAT? equality, we are really a racist nation. Even tional Product has grown more than four Germany. of the other bumblers. strate that maybe we aren't as bad as they, There's more. Unemployment has fallen If that happens, what do the Democrats and many of us, think we are. Or maybe we dramatically in the United States. You've do? will find that we are as bad. Either way, seen all the hand wringing about productivi­ From what they're now saying, they'll we'd learn something. ty. Productivity has grown at an annual rate look at the other candidates, decide which of more than four percent. Inflation has one is the least feeble, then try to convince [From the Washington Post, Mar. 28, 19881 been tamed. the voters that they have found someone of A NEW KIND OF RACIAL PUT-DOWN There's more. heroic stature. The chairman of the council, Beryl Sprin­ Then this person will run and almost cer­ kel, debunks some myths that have popped tainly lose to George Bush, who will be The white people I know who remain up about the economy in recent years. For propped up by Ronald Reagan, and all these trapped in the residual racial prejudice of example, you hear about blacks and hispan­ tens of millions of dollars in paid TV politi­ our culture-and that, I fear, includes great ics not doing well economically. Between cal propaganda will have been wasted. numbers of them who would swear other­ 1982 and 1987 job rates for the two groups Since they're almost certain to lose wise-do not use racial epithets or compara­ grew at a higher rate than jobs in general. anyway, why don't the Democrats show ble invective in their speech and probably There's more. Sprinkel also debunks the some imagination and do something differ­ do not even think such things in private. On myth that most of those jobs are in the low ent, make a little history, put some pizzazz the contrary, the tip-off that they are con­ paying fast food field. He says, most of into the whole thing. cerned exclusively with the skin color of a them are in skilled and managerial posi­ What they should do is this: If Jesse Jack­ black person and don't begin to think of tions, and that half of them pay more than son has the most delegates going into the him as an equal comes not in rudeness, but 20 thousand dollars a year. convention, they should nominate him, in its ostensible opposite. This is the adop­ What about the declining American stand­ make him the Democratic candidate for tion of a heavy-handed, clearly simulated, ard of living? Declining my foot. Real president. relentlessly smiling and ultimately friend­ income for the average family went up 9 That would be the fairest thing to do. ship-suffocating tone of "respect"-or what percent between 1981 and 1986. Blacks did After all, the Democrats have gone to great is meant to pass for respect. It is unyielding better on average-their income went up pains to get away from the old-time back­ and impenetrable, and the black person can about 15 percent versus about 13 percent for room dealing, the delegate swapping and get no other response, no matter how hard whites. the brokering. When George McGovern he tries. All this adds up to the new voice But what about imports? Haven't they came in with the most delegates, he was and body language of racial put-down. If caused a drop in our own manufacturing? nominated. When Walter Mondale was the you want to see the phenomenon in action, No. The report says manufacturing has leader, they threw the convention to him. turn on your television set almost any day been stable and that it's been going up be­ So why not do the same if Jackson is the of the week and notice how many of his cause of growing exports. And the report leader? white critics, competitors. interlocutors and says cause of the trade deficit is over con­ What's that you say? Jackson will be a even admirers approach Jesse Jackson this sumption by Americans, not unfair trade cinch to lose? That's probably true, but so way. practices by foreigners. what? George McGovern was a cinch to Maybe it was inevitable, and is merely a What about the country's 400 billion lose, but that didn't stop the Democrats. way station en route from a bad place to a dollar net debt? Sprinkel says it can be serv­ Walter Mondale was a cinch to lose and much better one that we will reach in time. iced with less than five-tenths of one per­ they went right ahead and let him do it. But right now this well-mannered and im­ cent of the GNP. Not only did they lose, but they left no penetrable indifference isolating the black What this adds up to is that we're not legacy that would benefit the Democratic from all others strikes me as simply a new going to hell in a handbasket. That's going Party in future campaigns. form of segregation. Certainly it is a defin­ to come as a terrible disappointment to By nominating Jackson, the Democratic ing feature of this campaign where Jackson some people-but there it is. LOUIS STOKES crime, unemployment, education, housing­ ized until lately how racially arrogant it OF OHIO and it boils down to race. Add up the costs, looked to keep on asking, as Jackson racked not only in dollars, but in fear and distrust, up one success after another, "What does he IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES and the bottom line is race. really want?" Belatedly the implication of Thursday, March 31, 1988 So why should the country waste time lis­ the question-that he could neither have Mr. STOKES. Mr. Speaker, in the wake of tening to some white neo-liberal, pseudo-lib­ nor surely even suppose he could have the eral, old-time liberal or whatever the rest of presidency-became plain to them. They Jesse Jackson's political campaign for the these Democrats are, talking about all these were then at pains to say that they didn't Presidency, I am pleased to share with my social problems when we can have the genu­ mean Jackson couldn't be nominated or colleagues two enlightening articles that ex­ ine article-someone who has lived the that they did mean he couldn't be nominat­ emplify the problem of race in this country. social problems. In fact, some might even ed, but that was only because he couldn't The first article entitled "If Jackson Loses­ say that he is a living, breathing, social win, which in turn was either not because So What?" appeared in the Cleveland Plain problem himself. he was black but because he was controver­ Dealer on March 24, 1988. The article deals And what a perfect match-up it would sial or because other people wouldn't vote with the realities of Jesse's bid for the Demo­ be-Jackson vs. Bush. The Southern-born for a black. Or something. Meanwhile, Jack­ black man from the humblest of back­ son of course flourished, not because of cratic nomination. grounds against the white Eastern aristo­ their trepidation but because he is a hell of The second article entitled, "A New Kind of crat. a campaigner. Racial Put-Down" appeared in the Washing­ If Jackson got up and talked about what it The Democrat's preoccupation with and ton Post on March 28, 1988. This article dis- was like to ride in the back of the bus, to be anxiety about Jackson's race and the pitiful March 31, 1988 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 6243 way so many of them have of addressing it ure to address their own larger unresolved areas. The paper was soon expanded to in­ has been, first, mainly diversionary. It has differences over policy, their 20-year-old clude a "Lake Shore News" edition and later spared them the inconvenience of having to left-right ideological split. The question is combined into one weekly publication with talk about what Jackson is actually saying. not what does Jackson want instead of the even greater distribution and circulation. Some, including presumably the other can­ presidency, but what he wants to do as The paper has prospered through the years didates, have been afraid to argue with him president-what he wants of the presidency. serving Chicago and the lakefront communi­ on the ground that this will be misinterpret­ Though they pretend otherwise, too many ties as an advertising outlet and a source of ed by other blacks and give offense. True, of Jackson's colleagues have worried about local and community news for its many people running for office are always pretty his race and not his platform. I think they readers. chicken about anything that risks alienating have got it absolutely backward. Mr. Cooksey was also noted as a devote a big constituency. But it is really patroniz­ Catholic who attended mass daily in appre­ ing to refuse to take Jackson's pronounce­ ciation of his life which he so enjoyed ments seriously, and I think this has to do JOE COOKSEY DIES-END OF AN before starting his long and busy day. not just with fear of offending black voters, ERA Through the years this giant of a man was but also with an assumption, buried deep active in many charities that ranged from down somewhere, that in fact Jackson can't HON. MARTY RUSSO those of the Catholic Church to the Red be nominated or elected and therefore he is Cross, the March of Dimes, the Lambs Farm not worth arguing with. OF ILLINOIS in Libertyville, and past president of the Is their assumption that he cannot be IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Kiwanis Club, and a host of others too nu­ elected based on his race or on his record of Thursday, March 31, 1988 merous to mention. His community activi­ having said and done extremely inflamma­ ties included the State Street Council, the tory things in the past, some but not all of Mr. RUSSO. Mr. Speaker, America has Greater Michigan Avenue Association, the which he has repudiated? My own guess is been made great through the hard work of Better Business Bureau, and Convention that the party which has as its Senate countless people in communities all over the Tourist Bureau which often left one to leader a onetime member of the Ku Klux country. Today I rise to remember one such wonder how he found so much time to Klan and which forgave the Kennedys their person, who lived and worked in my home­ devote himself to others. dalliance with Sen. Joseph McCarthy and town in Chicago and who made a real differ­ He was always known as a man with a soft which has made innumerable other accom­ ence there. Joe Cooksey, founder and pub­ spot in his heart for children-the smaller modations with the changing politics of they were, the softer the spot. He was often changing politicians could surmount those lisher of the Downtown and Lake Shore News, overheard saying how blessed he was to episodes and tendencies of Jackson, too; passed away on March 1 and his loss is al­ have been gifted with his own children plus indeed, there is evidence in his white liberal ready deeply felt. four grandchildren, all receiving his love, af­ support this time around, especially among It was the privilege of my community to fection. some Jewish liberals who have absolved him have such a caring, concerned person as Joe Most people slow down as they get older, of the charge of anti-Semitism, that that Cooksey. He was truly a man who exemplified but Joe Cooksey's daily schedule increased process is under way. No, I think it is still the essence of Chicago. Joe unearthed the with each new day. He was active daily the unspoken and unadmitted anxiety about good in all men and never had a bad word for building the newspaper with advertising and his race that is causing so many of his reading content-plus his endless list of in­ fellow Democrats, who oppose him to anyone. He won the respect of everyone that volvements. His death at age 77 was attrib­ behave in that neurotic way. But they are he knew through his gentle actions and kind uted to a sudden heart attack death after taking refuge in this. Conveying the idea words. From Joe's beginnings, he was very encountering flu.• • • that he cannot win because of race Los Angeles Times toward bringing a national tragedy to the Na­ ties in the area of homelessness. I regret and New York Times syndicates to major dai­ tion's attention. that Alma and I were unable to attend the lies including the Baltimore Sun, Chicago Trib­ I especially want to single out Triangle In­ opening of the exhibit at the Corcoran. une, Boston Globe, Los Angeles Times, You and Mrs. May, as well as Nelson and dustries' top officers, chairman of the board Mrs. Peltz, are to be commended for your Newsday, Dallas Morning News, Detroit News, and chief executive officer, Nelson Peltz, and commitment and efforts to alleviate the suf­ and more. president, Peter May, for special praise. They fering of homeless Americans. Valley Lodge, She's been recognized nationally by the Na­ are examples of businessmen who will put which is in my District and to which Trian­ tional Federation of Press Women for excel­ their resources to work for broader social pur­ gle Industries generously contributed, will lence in both print and broadcast journalism. poses. be opening its medical clinic within the next And locally by Capitol Press Women for works And their support for the homeless does not couple of months. I would be delighted to both print and broadcast. accompany you on a tour of the clinic, near stop with underwriting the exhibit. Triangle has In addition to her excellent coverage of po­ made significant contributions to numerous or during the time it is to be dedicated, so that we all can see first hand fruits of your litical Washington, she's made a contribution programs for the homeless around the coun­ support. to public health through her clear and concise try, including Valley Lodge, a center for home­ Those of us in the Congress who have medical reports which were broadcast on the less senior citizens on Manhattan's West long had a commitment to helping the Voice of America and have been published in Side. In addition, they are providing funds to homeless are appreciative of your commit­ both trade journals and general interest peri­ the Homelessness Information Exchange for ment, and that of others in the business odicals. She contributed a chapter to "Read­ the production of its newsletter, Homeworks, a community. I hope to see you again soon, and I will be in touch about visiting Valley ings In Brain Injury," 1984. clearinghouse of information on programs, Mr. Speaker, Ms. Feld is a much sought and services to the homeless. And they are Lodge. Sincerely, after talk show guest and speaker on the lec­ about to expand their efforts by funding transi­ CHARLES RANGEL, ture circuit, where she brings to the podium an tional housing projects in various cities to help Member of Congress. insider's perspective of how Washington move homeless families from dependency to works, and shares with her audience amusing self-sufficiency. anecdotes from her experience as a reporter Mr. Speaker, Homeless in America: a Pho­ TRIBUTE TO MS. KAREN FELD and columnist covering both political and tographic Project is a powerful documentary which can help share the curtain of apathy HON. KENNETH J. GRAY social Washington. toward the homeless which hangs over our She currently serves as vice president of OF ILLINOIS Capital Press Women, and is a member of country. I urge my colleagues to visit the ex­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES hibit and to support the project when it travels Sigma Delta Chi, National Federation of Press to their States. Indeed, I urge them to take Thursday, March 31, 1988 Women, Women in Communications, the steps to bring the project to their communi­ Mr. GRAY of Illinois. Mr. Speaker, Washing­ American Society of Journalists and Authors, ties. For only when a broad cross-section of ton is not only the Nation's Capital, it is a city the National Press Club, AFTRA, and the U.S. Americans demand action will elected officials filled with outstanding journalists and TV and Senate Press Gallery. at all levels, and the private sector, truly radio celebrities. One of the most outstanding She has received dozens of awards for ex­ tackle the problems that contribute to home­ personalities that has a broad range of experi­ cellence in both print and broadcast journal­ lessness. ence and expertise in all three fields is Ms. ism including recognition by the National Fed­ DRAFT LETTERS FOR CONGRESSMAN RANGEL To Karen Feld, who recently signed with Univer­ eration of Press Women. A native Washingto­ SEND TO NELSON PELTZ AND PETER MAY RE­ sal Press Syndicate for distribution of her nian, Ms. Feld is a graduate of the American GARDING OPENING OF VALLEY LODGE MEDI­ works to hundreds of outlets nationwide and University. CAL CLINIC around the world. Mr. Speaker, I am indeed happy to share Mr. NELSON PELTZ, Mr. Speaker, on Monday, March 28, my dis­ with you and my colleagues the information Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Tri­ tinguished colleagues, Congressmen WILLIAM that our long-time friend and Capital Hill angle Industries, Inc., New York, NY. award-winning journalist, Karen Feld, will soon DEAR NELSON: I thought you'd like to see GRAY Ill of Pennsylvania and PHIL CRANE of the enclosed CONGRESSIONAL RECORD state­ Illinois cohosted a reception in Washington be spreading the news across America, and ment about Homeless in America: a Photo­ that was attended by hundreds of outstanding we all share in her pride in being selected by graphic Project and Triangle's other activi­ journalists and Washington celebrities. Offi­ Universal Press Syndicate to disseminate val­ ties in the area of homelessness. I regret cials of Universal Press Syndicate announced uable information and fun to the millions who March 31, 1988 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 6245 will be reading her column. Congratulations, GOOD AS GOLD Rep. Kemp, by contrast, is saying some­ Karen! thing entirely serious with his pledge to make the dollar "good as gold." We aren't HON. PHILIP M. CRANE hitching ourselves into any candidate's bag­ OF ILLINOIS gage, thinking for example that Rep. Kemp LET'S MAKE REAL DEFICIT IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES goes too far with drumbeating for the Social REDUCTION OUR TOP PRIORITY Thursday, March 31, 1988 Security vote. But we also know how hard it is to explain the complexities of monetary Mr. CRANE of Illinois. Mr. Speaker, in policy in these columns, and admire him for HON. DAN SCHAEFER today's world economy the key to prosperity is tackling the issue on the stump. We certain­ OF COLORADO stability. Yet, highly fluctuating exchange ly agree with him that the value of money is "the single most overriding issue in Amer­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES rates, budget deficits at home, and reckless Government spending have sent the interna­ ica." Thursday, March 31, 1988 tional economic order through a virtual tail­ Nowhere is this more evident than in Iowa. As many of the state's leaders under­ Mr. SCHAEFER. Mr. Speaker, last week spin. Now is the time to take action. We stand quite well, the root cause of the farm opposed the budget adopted by the House cannot continue to live at the mercy of a vola­ crisis Rep. Gephardt bewails is instability in providing spending of $1 .098 trillion in fiscal tile world economy. I urge my colleagues to the value of the dollar. The low dollar of year 1989. With Government receipts estimat­ consider the merits of reestablishing the gold the 1970s created huge export markets for foodstuffs, inflated the value of farmland, ed to be $964 billion, this budget projects a standard. For an in depth view of the gold standard generated big loans to carry the land, and in deficit of $134 billion. Although this deficit and its many virtues, I highly recommend an general called forth a large expansion in ag­ figure appears to meet the Gramm-Rudman editorial in the February 4 Wall Street Journal ricultural capacity. When the dollar firmed target of $136 billion, it is likely that the actual in the 1980s, the markets dried up, the price titled "Good as Gold." deficit will far exceed this target. of land fell, the loans turned bad and the GOOD AS GOLD Not only do I think this budget will fail to excess capacity pushed crop prices lower As the Iowa caucuses loom, the words than they otherwise would have been. With make major spending reductions, it continues "The Wall Street Journal" are being thrown the dollar again low, we are in danger of re­ the deficit reduction agreement enacted in De­ around from Sioux City to Strawberry peating the cycle, which also affects other cember, which you may recall required $23 Point. So we ought to make clear: We think industries in much the same way. billion in additional taxes over 2 years. In fact, that Rep. Jack Kemp is performing a public No cycles of this degree happened until we according to some estimates, this agreement service by introducing the issue of gold into broke up the Bretton Woods monetary may produce a deficit exceeding last year's of the campaign. We think that econometric system with its gold link. An international predictions based on campaign proposals are debate on how to repair this damage is well $146 billion. This is not deficit reduction. I sup­ a joke. And by the way, these columns are under way. At the International Monetary ported two budget proposals offered as sub­ directed by a graduate of Ames High Fund-World Bank meeting last fall, Treas­ stitutes which would have achieved real deficit School. ury Secretary Baker suggested a joint eco­ reduction. We add the last point because on the nomic policy based in part on "the relation­ One proposal I supported was the Porter­ Democratic side Rep. Richard Gephardt ship among our currencies and a basket of seems to be running against us, castigating commodities, including gold." Federal Re­ Frenzel budget. This proposal called for an "editorial writers for The Wall Street Jour­ serve Governor Wayne Angell (a Kansan) across-the-board freeze on Federal outlays at nal." Anyone educated in Ames will immedi­ has been toying with a commodity index. last year's level. However, some additional ately understand this as an attempt to tap French Finance Minister Edouard Balladur funding would be provided to entitlement pro­ an ancient root of anti-Eastern resentment has said we "are living in the end of a period grams to accommodate new entrants into that most Iowans have outgrown, but that of floating exchange rates," and chatted these important programs. This proposal also still may be good for something in a splin­ about gold on TV with his nation's leading tered caucus field. We also remember when economic journalists. In an interview with based its deficit projection on more conserva­ the farm country was a bastion of free our Seth Lipsky the other day, Bundesbank tive estimates, yielding a more realistic deficit trade, and when Rep. Gephardt himself was President Karl Otto Poehl said that after figure while meeting the Gramm-Rudman re­ not only a free trader but also a tax cutter. the U.S. elections Europe will be receptive quirement. For that matter, we remember many times to the idea of international monetary The Dannemeyer budget, which I also sup­ when Iowa voters recognized rank opportun­ reform seeking "stability of the dollar-vis­ ported, would have significantly reduced Fed­ ism when they saw it. a-vis other reserve currencies." On the Republican side, Pat Robertson is When the next president takes office, eral interest payments on the national debt, running ads that also include our name, he'll quickly find himself facing the issue of which is 14 percent of Government costs, charging that Rep. Kemp's economic pro­ the value of money, surely including the saving nearly $20 billion. This reduction would gram would "result in five years of depres­ issue of gold. Potential presidents owe us occur through the issuance of long-term sion." If you listen carefully, you can tell their views, but so far as we can see only bonds that would be redeemable in gold on that this prediction was made not by us but one of them even recognizes the issue. Only maturity. The prospect of redeeming the by Washington Econometrics Forecasting, a Rep. Kemp has anything to say. consulting outfit that makes extreme fore­ bonds for gold would lower the risk factor for casts its stock in trade. The ad cites a report the investor, and a lower interest rate could of this in our paper, gratuitously dragging THE ARCTIC NATIONAL WILD­ be offered. This innovative budget also called in our name to lend credibility to an outfit LIFE REFUGE ENERGY PLAN for a tax amnesty to raise an additional $15 few in Iowa improve the competitiveness of U.S. would be appointed by the Administration agricultural producers and processors ployment and training needs of adults with de­ through nominations from agricultural pro­ velopmental disabilities. This program has through accelerated development and trans­ ducer and commodity groups, agricultural fer of cost-reducing, environmentally safe processors, and the agricultural research grown to provide employment and training to technologies. community. One of these members must be 24 adults in crews and individual jobs in a va­ PROJECT GRANT PROGRAM a producer nominee, one a processor nomi­ riety of community settings. A new 12-year program of competitive nee, and one a nominee of the research com­ Today the Pearl Buck Center is committed grants complementary to, but outside of the munity. to providing integrated work environments and existing federal agricultural research sup­ Board members would be appointed for the necessary on-going support to all of the port system would provide additional fund­ staggered terms of one to three years. A ing and focus on new uses, trade and com­ sunset provision would end the entire pro­ adults with disabilities that it serves. petitiveness. The program's exclusive goals gram in 12 years. The Board would set re­ Mr. Speaker, the Pearl Buck Center has would be to accelerate new product develop­ search and development priorities through a always strived to be in the forefront of provid­ ment and cost-reduction applications public process, and disperse funds to sup­ ing services to people with disabilities. For 35 through biotechnology and other new and port the projects. It would also establish ad­ years the center has had the gift of seeing traditional research and development meth­ visory groups and a unique peer review ods. system of scientists, processors, producers each of us for our abilities, not our disabilities. These federal grants would require in and others to help select projects and over­ I congratulate and thank the Pearl Buck nearly all cases at least 50/50 matching by see their progress. An effective accountabil­ Center for its 35 years of dedication and com­ project applicants. Commercial production ity and reporting system would be required. mitment to the people of Lane County. 6248 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS March 31, 1988 REPRESENTATIVE GEORGE lives of hundreds of teenagers in street gang with righteous outrage-outrage that the dis­ MILLER COMMEMORATES warfare just this year. Today, for whatever crimination, the anguish, and the hatred which LEGACY OF DR. KING reason, millions of Americans can't say "no" he combatted throughout his life are still a ter­ to drugs, which has become a $130 billion a rible part of a troubled America 20 years after HON. GEORGE MILLER year industry in the United States. he gave his life . for the cause of human free­ OF CALIFORNIA As a result, according to the Committee for dom. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Economic Development, by 2000 we will have And let us commit ourselves to meeting that produced 20 million people with no productive national agenda, with at least as much regard Thursday, March 31, 1988 place in our society. for the human cost of failure as the fiscal cost Mr. MILLER of California. Mr. Speaker, on This isn't partisan politics. It isn't even soft­ of success. April 4, 1988, we will mark the 20th anniversa­ hearted humanitarianism. It's economics, it's ry of one of the most tragic events in the investment, and it's the future of this country. modern history of our Nation. As Pete Peterson, former Republican Sec­ On that date, the Reverend Martin Luther retary of Commerce, says the "most astonish­ CONGRATULATIONS TO IVAN King, Jr., the leading voice for civil rights, ing success of Reaganomics is the myth of human freedom, and peace in this country our own invincibility. Reaganomics has either HILTON ON THE OCCASION OF was assassinated. It is a loss of incalculable opted for or acquiesced in some of the worst, HIS 90TH BIRTHDAY proportions. future-averting choices America has ever That loss is still strongly felt throughout this made, the full implications of which will not be HON. BILL RICHARDSON country. In a recent poll by the Peter Hart or­ known for years." ganization, a majority of young Americans But perhaps the worst decision of the OF NEW MEXICO cited Dr. King as the American they most ad­ Reagan years has nothing to do with fiscal IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES mired. The fact that this man of compassion, planning. What is most disappointing, and Thursday, March 31, 1988 of peace, and of nonviolence was cut down most outrageous, is that just weeks before the by an assassin's bullet, only compounds the 20th anniversary of Dr. King's assassination, Mr. RICHARDSON. Mr. Speaker, last tragedy that time in no way diminishes. President Reagan demonstrated his failure to month, the New Mexico Legislature passed a In the wake of his assassination, many of understand the King legacy by vetoing-over memorial recognizing one of my constituents, our cities erupted into violence-a spontane­ the nearly unanimous vote of the Congress­ Mr. Ivan Hilton of Las Vegas, NM, on his 90th ous outburst of the frustration, anguish, and the Civil Rights Restoration Act. birthday. Mr. Hilton's countless contributions anger generated by his murder. And shortly It should be a fact of outrage and embar­ to New Mexico deserve our recognition as thereafter, the President of the United States rassment to every American that in 1988, a well because it is not often that we find a appointed a commission to study the causes President of the United States was willing to person as devoted to the progress and well­ of those disorders. sanction discrimination in any form. And it being of his community as this fine gentleman. That panel, the Kerner Commission, issued should be similarly embarrassing that that Mr. Hilton moved from Illinois to New its report 20 years ago, and it warned that we same President, earlier in his term, favored Mexico in 1930 after serving as an officer in were rapidly moving toward two societies­ tax benefits for schools which openly discrimi­ World War I. In New Mexico he has had a black and white, separate and unequal. The nate against black Americans. And it should varied career. He has operated a ranch, same America which mourned Dr. King read outrage every citizen that this same President owned a Buick-Oldsmobile dealership, orga­ that report and, for the most part, ignored its opposed, and continues to oppose, the Equal nized and served as president or CEO of the findings and its warnings. And the net result Rights amendment to the Constitution. First National Bank of Las Vegas, and man­ is, that in many respects, the condition of I don't say President Reagan is racially in­ aged a manufacturing company which was a black Americans today is not terribly much tolerant, but he is insensitive to the needs, the major employer of the residents of the city of better than two decades ago. rights, and the history of black people in While the demographic nature of American America. And that ignorance is illustrated not Las Vegas. families has changed across the board, black only in his views on civil rights legislation, but The people of Las Vegas hold Mr. Hilton in families continue to endure greater poverty, on his budgetary policies which have plunged very high esteem and have demonstrated it by more widespread unemployment, lower in­ 2.5 million children into poverty, and with­ electing him to numerous positions of leader­ comes, greater levels of single parent families, drawn many of the basic protections and as­ ship. He has served as a member of the New and higher infant mortality rates. Tragically, sistance which, in the 1960's, provided mil­ Mexico Senate, as chairman of the New this Congress, and particularly the Reagan ad­ lions of Americans with the opportunity to Mexico State Highway Commission, and as ministration, have failed to respond to this escape poverty. mayor of the city of Las Vegas for five terms. continuing crisis in the black community, and As John Kenneth Galbraith has written. "It He was president of the Las Vegas Chamber among poor Americans in general. is far, far better to have a firm anchor in non­ of Commerce and was later appointed to the Since 1981, we have cut low-income discre­ sense than to put out on the troubled seas of board of regents of New Mexico Highlands tionary programs by 54 percent-programs thought." That observation surely captures the University where he served as president of that provide a basic opportunity for millions of dream world in which the President and his the board for many of his 16 years as a Americans, especially children, to compete, to administration have been living. regent. grow, to learn, and to thrive. Today, we can no longer afford to ignore Ivan Hilton has left his mark on the city of We have slashed housing programs, and the crisis which increasingly are eating away Las Vegas through his many successful ef­ created an army of the homeless-mostly at the bedrock of our society. We cannot forts to promote the city and to implement families with children-who are rapidly becom­ ignore the poverty of the ghetto, or the failure changes which have allowed the city to devel­ ing permanent fixtures in every city in Amer­ of the inner city schools, or the absence of op a modern economy. In the forties and fif­ ica. job opportunities. We cannot find satisfaction ties he attracted Federal money for modern We have cut compensatory education, spe­ in the right of black citizens to attend schools roads and bridges, street lighting systems, cial education, school nutrition, and student if they lack the financial resources and the and an airport. Through his work on the High­ loans. And that is why the National Commis­ educational training to compete. We cannot, lands University Board of Regents, he suc­ sion on Educational Excellence concluded in short, turn our heads and pretend that we that "for the first time in the history of our do not see. cessfully promoted the construction of at least country, the educational skills of one genera­ As Martin Luther King, Jr., wrote in an Ala­ six major buildings on that campus. tion will not surpass, will not equal, will not bama jail a quarter century ago, "Injustice The people of Las Vegas owe a great deal even approach, those of their parents." anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere." It to Mr. Hilton for his years of public service. I, We have engaged in rhetorical bantering is true in America of 1988 just as it was true too, am grateful to him for his unending efforts and symbolism while drugs, and the crime and in Birmingham in 1963. on behalf of northern New Mexico. I congratu­ violence which they spawn, have consumed Let us commemorate the anniversary of Dr. late him on his 90th birthday and wish him millions of young Americans and ended the King's assassination not with quiet dignity, but many more happy and productive years. March 31, 1988 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 6249 CHILLICOTHE SMALL BUSINESS While all of us probably cherish diversity dell Sanders, a Spellman College graduate. OWNER MAKES A GOOD POINT and respect rugged individualism, when we To this union four children were born; Luther, ourselves are affected by some unpleasant Jr., Sandra, Gloria, and Alice. situation our conditioned response is, "The HON. BOB McEWEN government ought to do something about Mr. Speaker, the zeal tor education and OF OHIO this." That automatic response is the heart love for the ministry compelled this young IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES of the problem. man to pursue and complete his post gradu­ ate studies at Andover Newton Theological Thursday, March 31, 1988 It's a far cry from Thomas Jefferson's dictum: "That government is best which Seminary in Newton Center, MA, as well as Mr. McEWEN. Mr. Speaker, today I received governs least." Despite recent presidents' ef­ Oberlin Graduate School of Divinity. In 1950 a letter from Mr. Ron Fields, president of forts to the contrary, the federal govern­ he graduated from Cleveland Marshall School Mound Co., Inc., a small business located in ment is more entwined in our lives than ever of Law. Chillicothe, OH. before. And our local governments seem to During World War II Reverend Hill was com­ Mr. Fields attached an article which talks be monitoring our every move. In most towns across the country you can't blow missioned a first lieutenant in the Chaplain's about the need for Government to strike a your nose without first getting a permit. Corps of the U.S. Army. balance between providing reasonable safe­ We clearly have a pressing need to revamp The year 1950 was begun in glorious style, guards for citizens and allowing risk takers our entire legal and regulatory system. We as Reverend Hill was elected pastor of the and entrepreneurs to go forward with innova­ somehow need to retain appropriate safe­ Second Mount Sinai Church, thereby relieving tive inventions and ideas. guards for consumers and the environment his father of his vast pastorial duties. He Mr. Speaker, I want to commend the article without the rigidity of regulation that sti­ looked with pleasure upon the fact that he to the attention of my colleagues in the fles our national creativity. served exactly 1 year as the church's assist­ House. If you're unconvinced that attempting to eliminate risk carries far greater dangers, ant pastor, and had the opportunity to work RISK-FREE LIVING COSTS MORE THAN IT'S consider this: During the French Revolu­ with the junior church. WORTH tion, the main tool of the Committee for Within the Mount Sinai Baptist Church, Rev­ There is no sure thing. As every developer Public Safety was the guillotine. erend Hill was the catalyst for the creation of knows, anything worth doing involves some the church's credit union and other support risk. Yet we live in a society that seems programs to serve the congregation and the intent on eliminating risk from our lives. A SALUTE TO REV. LUTHER HILL Unfortunately there is a trade-off involved. community. The church also moved to its When risk is eliminated there is also a loss present location at 7510 Woodland Avenue. A of independence, personal initiative, self-de­ HON. LOUIS STOKES Job Skills Bank and Hunger Center proved termination and diversity of experience. OF OHIO successful additions to the church. As many of you already know, this is my IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Reverend Hill has also devoted many hours last column as editor of this publication. I to various community organizations. His mem­ suppose I could take this opportunity to Thursday, March 31, 1988 sum up my years here, but I'd rather ex­ berships include: the Baptist Ministers Confer­ Mr. STOKES. Mr. Speaker, it is a signal ence of Cleveland, the Baptist Pastors Coun­ plore what I feel has been the central prob­ honor to join with the Mount Sinai Baptist lem in our nation for the past several dec­ cil, the Cleveland Council of Churches, the ades and perhaps even longer-the issue of Church family and community in saluting Rev. Interdenominational Ministerial Alliance, the risk. Luther Hill. Reverend Hill retired in January NAACP, Eureka Lodge No. 52 of Free and For some time it has been an implicit goal following 38 years of service as pastor of this Accepted Masons, Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, of our government to protect its citizens great institution. and the Regional Transit Authority. Reverend from all of life's hazards, both major and Both church members and community lead­ Hill is also the recipient of an honorary doctor minor. That is an admirable intention, but ers will assemble on Saturday, April 16, 1988 given the difficulties our society currently of divinity degree from the Institute of African at Cleveland's Stouffer Tower City Plaza Hotel Methodist Episcopal Church in Monrovia, Libe­ faces, it is an extraordinary misallocation of to pay tribute to this dynamic human being resources. ria. In June 1987, Reverend Hill enriched his When the "safe" approach is the official­ and servant of God. Speaking from my per­ life by marrying the former Girlie Andrews. ly-sanctioned path, nothing is gained but sonal association with Reverend Hill and on Mr. Speaker, Reverend Hill has been an the growth of our increasingly bland and behalf of all 21st District residents, it is a privi­ asset to the church, those of us who know homogeneous built environment. lege to salute him for his dedication and lead­ him and to the entire Cleveland metropolitan My new offices overlook a quaint, 18th ership over the years. area. He has made an indelible mark on the century scene-a millpond with two mills Mr. Speaker, there are few individuals in the and a waterfall spanned by a cast-iron hearts and minds of countless people. Cleveland area who have made such a pro­ I ask my colleagues to join me in saluting bridge. It's a very peaceful setting and one found impact on the area's citizens and the that could not be recreated today because of Reverend Hill and wishing him Godspeed code and zoning restrictions. The bridge programs of various institutions as Reverend during his retirement. can't handle two-way traffic. The millpond Hill has done. He has been a tower of isn't fenced. The older mill's waterwheel is strength and foundation of inspiration for an exposed mechanism. those persons who know him personally and CITIZENS' TRAIN Don't misread me. I believe people need for those who are acquainted with him through protection from truly hazardous situations. his ministry. But I think every level of government has At this time, I would like to share some of HON. MARTY RUSSO exceeded reasonable safeguards in its over­ Reverend Hill's experiences and achieve­ OF ILLINOIS zealous promulgation of decreasingly useful regulations. ments with my colleagues. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Reverend Hill was born in Washington, DC, From the very start-beginning with Wednesday, March 23, 1988 Christopher Columbus or Leif Ericson-this the oldest of seven children born to the late country was built on foundations laid by Rev. D.W. and Alice Hill. After his family Mr. RUSSO. Mr. Speaker, it is with great en­ people willing to take risks. Eliminate risk, moved from Washington, Reverend Hill at­ thusiasm this afternoon that I, along with and opportunity goes with it. tended elementary, junior high, and Central Members of Congress from both sides of the LAWSUITS PROLIFERATE High School in Cleveland. aisle, hail the timely arrival of the Citizens' There is no easy solution to the problem, He accepted a call to the ministry in 1934, Train and all those passengers aboard who however. We live in a country where law­ preparing to follow in the footsteps of his have journeyed by rail from coast to coast in suits have replaced baseball as the national father, not knowing he was destined to lead an historic move to present their ideas for a pastime. That's the source of the liability the Second Mount Sinai and Mount Sinai Bap­ responsible citizens' budget to the Congress problem, and the liability problem is one of the sources of our quest for a risk-free envi­ tist Church, as its pastor for 38 years. of the United States of America. I would like ronment. The year 1938 was a memorable one for to send a special welcome to my neighbors It's simple to say that there are too many young Luther Hill. He graduated magnum cum from the Greater Chicago area and salute all bureaucrats or too many lawyers, but that laude from Morehouse College in June. During involved for the active interest and involve­ doesn't go to the heart of the problem. this same period he married the late Ruth Byr- ment they have taken in the future of their 6250 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS March 31~ 1988 Government-for themselves as well as for of repression and terror against the majority of Rather than millions of people spending their families and friends. that nation's citizens. This Easter, Anglican millions of dollars on new Easter outfits this Aboard this train rode passengers from all Arch Bishop Desmond Tutu and the Reverend year, it would be far better to help purchase medical supplies and outfits for the freedom walks of life, and from all regions of the Dr. Allan Boesak of the World Alliance of Re­ fighters of the Africa National Congress and United States with one unifying goal linking formed Churches have called for a nationwide the South West Africa Peoples' Organiza­ them: To communicate to their leaders in celebration of liberation in South Africa. In the tion. The Ministers for Racial and Social Washington their belief that the true security Christian faith, Easter is symbol of liberation Justice, an organization of African Ameri­ of our Nation lies not in the number of missile and salvation for all humans. can clergy of the United Church of Christ, silos or nuclear arms we possess but, on the By contrast, the white South African Gov­ has established a special African Freedom contrary, our Nation's real security lies in the ernment has again chosen to oppose the Fighters Fund for this purpose. well-being and prosperity of our citizenry. How causes of freedom, justice, and brotherhood. One thing is certain: a victory for the sake of righteousness and justice will be won in appropriate is the arrival of the Citizens' Train In line with its continued detention of Nelson South Africa. Our responsibility is to not let on a day when Congress is considering Presi­ Mandela, Walter Sisulu, and scores of black the joy of Easter be just a momentary cele­ dent Reagan's proposed budget for fiscal year and colored children, its refusal to allow all bration. We must let all of our lights so 1989 which again allocates exorbitant sums to citizens equal political participation and its shine in struggle that God's justice will con­ defense spending while vital domestic pro­ segregation of schools, hospitals, and hous­ tinue to unfold in South Africa and every­ grams, uncertain of continued survival, go ing, this government also intends to prevent where in the world where the evils of racism begging for funds. this Easter Sunday celebration. and oppression lurk. The goal of the Citizens' Train is one which I ask that all members of our Nation rededi­ I applaud. I share their conviction that we, as cate themselves to the struggle for peace and A TRIBUTE TO SI KENEN congressional leaders, hold the responsibility freedom in South Africa. I, therefore, hope to develop a budget reflecting the reality that that the following article from the Civil Rights our true national defense begins at home. The Journal on Easter in South Africa will be of HON. STEPHEN J. SOLARZ citizens' budget calls for a reprioritization of particular interest to each of us. OF NEW YORK IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES our budgetary goals. Should we continue to EASTER IN SOUTH AFRICA follow the pattern which has persisted in Con­ while we can be proud of the stand for justice dom movement, the Government of South An era ended with the death of LL. Kenen that we took by passing the Anti-Apartheid Act Africa has signed its own death warrant." on March 23. Si's death was no shock to of 1986, it was only a first step in dismantling As our sisters and brothers in South those of us who knew him. He had been in the system of legally sanctioned racism that Africa continue to wage a valiant struggle failing health for the last few years. But he exists in that nation. During the last session of for freedom, the glaring absence of sus­ looked good, far younger than 83, and there tained voices and actions on the part of was always the hope that he would rally Congress, we also signed into law a bill, that I America's church leaders becomes more ob­ and, once again, be as he was in his prime. introduced, repealing the foreign tax credit to vious. Here in the United States, it is our Si was lucky. His prime lasted a long time. companies that do business in South Africa. prayer that during this Easter season He was already in his late sixties when I This was an important step in strengthening church leaders and church members will first came to work at AIPAC in 1973. I came our policy of opposing the pernicious system resurrect their active solidarity with the in as a volunteer, anxious to do anything. I of apartheid in which children are incarcerated struggle to bring new life and freedom to could to help Israel during the Yorn Kippur for asserting their basic human rights and South Africa. On a broader scale, the gov­ War. families are dispossessed from their homes ernments to the United States, Great Brit­ The AIPAC of 1973 was not the operation ain and Israel, in particular, have a great we know today. I doubt that there were and resettled in poverty ridden areas. Obvi­ deal for which to repent. They have main­ more than ten people working in the office ously, much more has to be done. tained their unholy support of the evil of on 13th and G. The "Jewish lobby" was run Recent events are proof that the South Afri­ apartheid in South Africa and Namibia, on a shoestring. Si's secretary would parcel can Government still maintains its campaign which South Africa illegally occupies. out postage stamps like they were gold. And March 31, 1988 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 6251 she would want to see the letter you were IN HONOR OF ARCH MACDONALD Whereas, Arch MacDonald and Donald mailing to make sure you didn't swipe a MacKay developed one of the finest large stamp for your mother's birthday card. HON. DON BONKER cattle ranches and irrigation projects (Lewis Si ran a tight ship. He made all the key & Clark Angus Ranch) in the Tri-Cities, OF WASHINGTON which was incorporated into the city of decisions. In those days, only Si's treasured IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES long-time aide, Esher Chesney, and legisla­ West Richland to allow for development Thursday, March 31, 1988 and improvement within the State of Wash­ tive liaison Ken Wollack, dared to question ington; and a Kenen decision. But he rarely budged. He Mr. BONKER. Mr. Speaker, rarely do I place Whereas, Arch MacDonald has continual­ knew how to run AIPAC. After all, he had into the RECORD a statement about an individ­ ly stressed the importance of transportation invented the place. ual, but this time I am making an exception. (highways and major airport facilities and In his old age, newcomers to AIPAC would Washington State has been fortunate to have carriers) to our economy and has worked think of Si says the tank uses military establishment. states that a DIVAD gun was locking onto four gallons of fuel per mile, roughly cor­ false targets, 'particularly the rotating rect; Lind and Hart say more than nine." In A healthy system should not be offended by blades of a bathroom exhaust fan mounted response to Mr. Reed, Mr. Lind writes: the reformers and should accept valid criti­ on the roof of a building 100 meters away The figure we used was provided to us by cisms as healthy and positive. This is funda­ from the test site.' The source for the 'tale' the Army, in writing, in response to a ques­ mental to the nature of America's success was Robert Lyons, then the DIVAD pro­ tion from Senator Hart. The Army informa­ and should not be ignored by the need for dis­ gram manager for the company making the tion paper, which accompanies a letter from cipline in the military services. Of course, the gun.'' the Office of the Tall driver may get concus­ less work on behalf of the Take Pride in ing magnetometers. This could well mean sion during buttoned-up cross-country oper­ America public lands stewardship campaign. body searches for most passengers. The end ation." The Take Pride in America campaign seeks result of Representative Foley's bill would According to Ms. Rasor, when she drove to promote a greater public awareness of the be an intolerable delay for millions of air­ the M-1 in 1981, she got in the tank and value of our public lands and to curb abuses line passengers. found the driving position cramped. She There is a sensible bill, H.R. 4268, offered asked the soldier who was assisting her of this land such as litter, vandalism, wildlife by Representatives Robert Mrazek, John what she should do, and he replied, "That's poaching, and other types of destruction and Miller, and 52 cosponsors in the House H.R. the way it is." That information was appar­ waste. 4268 takes into consideration new metal de­ ently incorrect; the seat could have been ad­ In reward for its diligent efforts for the pro­ tection devices which are now available. justed. It is telling that Mr. Reed spends so motion of public land stewardship, Keep North This legislation also incorporates construc­ much space discussing an anecdote con­ Carolina Beautiful, Inc. of Raleigh, NC, has tive suggestions from law enforcement and tained only in 18 lines of The Pentagon Un­ addresses concerns raised by law abiding derground, when Ms. Rasor has released been recently named a national finalist for the gun owners. A companion bill, S. 2180, intro­ two Army operational test reports and one Take Pride in America Award selected by a duced by Senators Metzenbaum and Thur­ report on actual use data of the M-1 tank, blue ribbon panel of judges including Secre­ mond, has bipartisan support in the Senate. confirming the larger and infintely more tary of the Interior, Don Hodel; Secretary of Cosponsors of S. 2180 include Senators important problems with the tank. Agriculture, Richard Lyng; and Secretary of Kassebaum, Chafee, Kennedy, Bradley, Mi­ On the basis of what have proven to be Education, William Bennett. kulski, Moynihan, Pell, Dodd and Simon. almost wholly erroneous charges, Mr. Reed The new Mrazek-Miller bill specifically re­ launched sweeping, vitriolic, and at times I and all citizens of Raleigh and North Caro­ quires the installation of more sensitive slanderous attacks on the military reform lina owe this local organization a heavy debt metal detectors at our nation's airports and movement generally and on several individ­ of gratitude for its work in keeping our public federal buildings; establishes a minimum ual reformers, namely Dina Rasor, Pierre lands healthy, beautiful, and well managed. I metal component for any handgun; and pro­ Sprey. and William S. Lind. For example, in congratulate Keep North Carolina Beautiful on vides for a mandatory penalty of 5 years im­ building upon these charges, Reed accuses its selection as a finalist for this award, and I prisonment for anyone using an undetecta­ the reformers of "sheer intellectual dishon­ ble gun in the commission of a violent crime esty", "robust disregard for the truth", "chi­ wish it luck in the competition for a national or drug trafficking offense. This measure canery", etc. He also says of their work: "It winner. contains a grandfather clause which pro­ is hard to think of a better way to get tects all handguns owned at the time the troops killed." Such characterizations sup­ legislation takes effect. ported by Reed's erroneous charges reveal I hope you will support this measure him to be an incompetent and corrupting in- which is already backed by law enforcement 6254 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS March 31, 1988 and the air transportation industry, and Martha Plotkin or Karin Schmerler at 466- ing on the President to reestablish the Nation­ urge its quick passage in the Congress. 7820. al Bipartisan Commission on Central America. Sincerely, Sincerely, Although the committee was unable to ac­ Robert E. Van Etten, President, Federal SARAH BRADY, commodate my request at that time, I am Vice Chair. Law Enforcement Officers Associa­ tion; Kenneth T. Lyons, National pleased with the overall support this amend­ LAW ENFORCEMENT President, International Brotherhood ment received. I feel that new ground was STEERING COMMITTEE, of Police Officers; William Kolender, broken at the Rules Committee yesterday with March 2, 1988. President, Major Cities Chief Adminis­ regard to this bipartisan approach to Central DEAR REPRESENTATIVE: We are writing in trators; Harold Johnson, President, America. I look forward to bringing this pro­ reference to H.R. 4014, a bill that prohibits National Organization of Black Law posal before the committee again at another the manufacture and importation of weap­ Enforcement Executives; Tom Iskr­ time. zycki, Chairman, National Troopers ons that cannot be detected by current secu­ My amendment incorporates House Concur­ rity technology. As a coalition comprised of Coalition; Hubert Williams, President, Police Foundation; Dewey R. Stokes, rent Resolution 266 which I introduced last the 12 major national policing organiza­ week with my colleague from Pennsylvania, tions, the Law Enforcement Steering Com­ National President, Grand Lodge, Fra­ mittee is deeply concerned with legislation ternal Order of Police; Jerald R. Mr. MURTHA. The resolution calls upon the that impacts on the safety of our officers Vaughn, Executive Director, Interna­ President to reestablish a 12-member biparti­ and of those they are sworn to protect. tional Association of Chiefs of Police; san advisory body modeled after the Kissinger We applaud the earlier efforts by Senator Robert T. Scully, President, National Commission. Metzenbaum, Senator Thurmond and Con­ Association of Police Organizations; L. The Commission's membership would be gressman Mrazek to address the problem of Cary Bittick, Executive Director, Na­ tional Sheriffs' Association; Cornelius drawn from both political parties and from nondetectable weapons and are now delight­ among distinguished leaders of the govern­ ed to see that the pro-gun lobby has conced­ J. Behan, President, Police Executive Research Forum; Edward Spurlock, ment, business, labor, education, Hispanic, ed, through its support of H.R. 4014, that and religious communities. Its mission would these weapons do pose a threat to public President, Police Management Asso­ safety. Yet, this legislation does not ade­ ciation. be to develop and make recommendations to quately respond to the concerns of law en­ the President, Secretary of State, and Con­ forcement. There are 2 provisions that are NIT VICTORS gress on a bipartisan U.S. foreign policy for particularly troubling: the Central American region. 1. The bill defines plastic firearms only as This policy would look beyond the issue of weapons in which the "frame or receiver, HON. SAM GEJDENSON humanitarian versus military aid for the Nicara­ and slide, or the frame or receiver, and cyl­ OF CONNECTICUT guan Contras and would examine the best re­ inder of which is each constructed entirely IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES sponse to the challenges of social, economic, of polymer or ceramic, or any combination Thursday, March 31, 1988 and democratic development in the region. thereof." This definition excludes guns without slides or cylinders (derringers, Mr. GEJDENSON. Mr. Speaker, last night Many of the positive steps the United States single shot weapons> and most other long the University of Connecticut Huskies men's has taken toward Central America in the last 4 guns. basketball team was victorious in the champi­ years are the result of Kissinger Commission 2. Section 3 of the bill makes it unlawful onship game of the National Invitational Tour­ recommendations. Expansion and improve­ to manufacture or import a firearm unless nament, one of the most highly competitive ment of the Caribbean Basin Initiative is just the firearm contains some metal which and prestigious tournaments in all of college one example. would make it "susceptible of being detect­ Mr. Speaker, it is time to develop a national ed," by a magnetometer. As drafted, this basketball. This victory was the culmination of a successful year, finishing the season with an consensus on a comprehensive U.S. policy for provision gives little guidance as to the the region. Reestablishment of the Bipartisan standard for determining when a firearm is overall record of 20 to 14 and making their "detectable". A small piece of metal affixed first-ever trip to the championship game. Commission on Central America is a logical to a firearm would render a plastic weapon What makes this victory all the more im­ and rational first step toward that goal. detectable for this bill's purposes, but would pressive is the poise and maturity shown by require a magnetometer to be set at a level the players. After falling behind Ohio State, ASBESTOS HAZARD EMERGENCY that would also detect zippers, hair pins and perennially one of the finest teams in the RESPONSE ACT other commonplace items. Since H.R. 4014 Nation and who was making their fourth ap­ mandates the setting of magnetometers at this very low level, the practical effect of pearance in the final four in as many years, U­ this bill would be to render metal detectors Conn battled back to take the lead and the HON. JOE BARTON useless and require nearly everyone to be tournament championship by a score of 72 to OF TEXAS hand searched. In essence, the legislation 67. allows for the manufacture of guns with At this time I would like to congratulate the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES small amounts of metal, but provides no coach, Tim Calhoun and the members of his Thursday, March 31, 1988 plausible or realistic method for detecting team: Cliff Robinson, Clint Simmons, Murray them. Mr. BARTON of Texas. Mr. Speaker, Williams, Steve Pikiell, Greg Economou, throughout my district, the State of Texas and Law enforcement would like nothing Lyman DePriest, Phil Gamble, Robert Ursery, better than to be able to iron out these our Nation, private and public school districts problems. Fortunately, an easy and effective Tate George, Willie McCloud, Jeff King, Kar­ are faced with meeting unrealistic statutory remedy exists for both concerns enumerated sten Kibbe, and James Spradling. I know that deadlines imposed by the Asbestos Hazard above. First, the definition of weapons af­ all of Connecticut is proud of the achievement Emergency Response Act [AHERA]. In our ef­ fected by this bill must be broadened to in­ of these fine young men and as an alumnus forts to ensure a safe and healthy environ­ clude other firearms of particular concern. of the University of Connecticut I am espe­ ment for our children, I believe we in Con­ Clearly, it would be pointless to ban one cially pleased to offer my congratulations. gress must ensure that the inspections are class of undetectable firearms, and allow an­ other to be manufactured, sold and brought done in a safe and thorough manner. The ex­ through security systems undetected. BIPARTISAN COMMISSION ON tension of the AHERA deadlines is essential Second, the 'susceptibility of detection' of CENTRAL AMERICA to ensuring the work is done properly and the plastic guns must be clearly defined with a hazard presented by asbestos is eliminated. specific standard acceptable to the Federal In the State of Texas, the limited number of Avia ti on Administration, the Secret Service HON. CARL D. PURSELL OF MICHIGAN inspection training schools and EPA approved and other appropriate agencies. laboratories is the greatest barrier to compli­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES We look forward to the opportunity to ance with the law. For over 1,065 public dis­ meet with House staff, the Attorney Gener­ Thursday, March 31, 1988 al, the Administration, and others commit­ tricts and 900 private schools, Texas has only ted to working out realistic and effective Mr. PURSELL. Mr. Speaker, yesterday I ap­ two certified training schools and only a few plastic gun legislation. If you have any ques­ peared before the Rules Committee regarding EPA approved laboratories. The short dead­ tions regarding this issue, please contact an amendment to the Contra-aid package call- lines and lack of inspection schools or labora- March 31, 1988 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 6255 tories opens a pandora's box for expensive, Ms. Borks is currently on the board of trust­ UNIQUE HINDU TEMPLE SOCIE­ inefficient and unsafe asbestos inspections. ees of the Community Association of the Pe­ TY OF LEHIGH VALLEY HOLDS School districts across the Nation have ninsula [CAP] where she oversees the Multi­ FESTIVAL simply not been given enough time to comply cultural Committee and acts as historian. Her with the law. They are faced with a costly no­ love of the outdoors and the environment is HON. DON RITTER win situation that could endanger the very reflected in her involvement with the Audubon people the law is trying to protect. H.R. 3893 Society, Sierra Club, and Cabrillo Marine OF PENNSYLVANIA would extend the deadlines and give our Museum. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES school systems a chance to appropriately and Dee Hardison's civic activities are outlined Thursday, March 31, 1988 efficiently respond to the dangers of asbestos. by her participation in the Torrance City Coun­ As a cosponsor of H.R. 3893, I strongly cil, Torrance Planning Commission and the Mr. RITTER. Mr. Speaker, the Lehigh Valley urge the expedited consideration of this legis­ Torrance Park and Recreation Commission. has been blessed during its entire history by lation. Dee's contributions to the community go far the existence of strong, proud, ethnic groups beyond her official titles. When she sees a in its population. One of the most recent and IN HONOR OF THE TORRANCE need, she throws her considerable talents and must active ethnic additions to our population YWCA WOMEN OF THE YEAR energies into accomplishing the task at hand. are the Indian community. Ms. Hardison has worked tirelessly for Although the first settler from India came to HON. MEL LEVINE better schools both as a volunteer and teach­ the Lehigh Valley in 1960, in 1977, a large OF CALIFORNIA er, she has received the PTA Honorary Serv­ group of immigrants from India settled in my IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ice Award and Continuing Service Award. The district in Pennsylvania and formed the Hindu Thursday, March 31, 1988 School Board Association honored her with Temple Society of Lehigh Valley. The purpose of the society was to create a religious-cultur­ Mr. LEVINE of California. Mr. Speaker, I rise the Golden Bell Award and as a leader in preservation of parks and open spaces she al center where old and young could meet today to salute the Torrance YWCA, a fine or­ and participate in religious and cultural func­ ganization as it honors the YWCA Women of received commendation from the National tions. This was especially important for young the Year on April 16, 1988. Jean Adelsman, Recreation and Park Association. children so that they could learn of, while Judith Borek, Shirley Borks, Dee Hardison, Beulah Helgerson was selected volunteer of Beulah Helgerson, and Grace LaPoint all the year for giving more than 4,000 hours of older members retained, the rich, 7,000-year­ share the qualities of generosity of spirit and service to the Retire Senior Volunteer Pro­ old Hindu culture while adapting to their new the kindness of concern for others. gram [RSVP]. Her community service is land. Now there are about 400 Indian-Ameri­ Jean Adelsman faces enormous responsibil­ boundless by the vital energy she shares and can families, mostly professional and many ity as managing editor of the South Bay's the enthusiasm she exhibits when undertaking highly successful, in medicine, engineering community newspaper, the Daily Breeze, while each project. She excells in her ability to ar­ and science, education, and business. still finding time to contribute to her communi­ range for and disseminate information which As a scientist and now a Congressman, I ty. She has been selected to serve on the is of help to South Bay senior citizens and the have enjoyed numerous working relationships Pulitzer Prize nominating committee and has needy. and friendships with this creative and high­ implemented a weekly feature article highlight­ Ms. Helgerson hosts the Seniors in Action achieving group of people. As their Repre­ ing activities of nonprofit organizations. Program which airs weekly in the South Bay sentative in the Congress of the United Ms. Adelsman holds the position of secre­ States, I am proud of new and healthy dimen­ tary for the board of directors of the volunteer area on the local cable network. She assists with set-up and distribution of cheese and sions our Indian families have brought to the center and has been a human race board Lehigh Valley. The Hindu Temple Society member for 2 years. She frequently speaks to other surplus items to the needy of the area and has brought the "Silver Saver" Senior raised the necessary funds within their com­ groups of high school and college students as munity and have built a unique Temple in a role model and inspriation. Discount Program to many. Bethlehem, PA. Mr. Speaker, this is the first Judith Borek serves as both an administra­ Grace LaPoint has dedicated much of her temple in the world where all the four religions tor and counselor of children and their families volunteer time to the South Bay Hospital, in her role as director of programs at Switzer where she served on the auxiliary board of di­ of Indian origin-Hinduism, Buddhism, Jain­ Center. Her deep compassion and under­ rectors. Her kindness and consideration of ism, and Sikhism-are worshipped on the standing of disabled youngsters extends others has been apparent in her untold hospi­ same pulpit. beyond Switzer Center, as she is responsible tal volunteer projects and work with the Salva­ The Vedas, the old Hindu scriptures date for the establishment of a summer job pro­ tion Army, Head Start Program, Abused back to more than 5,000 years B.C. We also gram open to all special education students in Women, and Children Program, and the South know, in education, great Indian minds gave three South Bay cities. Since the establish­ Bay Hospital House Calls Program, making birth to the decimal system, digit system, and ment of First S.T.E.P. in 1985, more than 60 daily contact with those alone, disabled, and the concept of zero which became the foun­ high schoolers have received employment aged. dation of mathematics and the ensuing scien­ training and placement in summer job pro­ Ms. LaPoint served as a member of the tific endeaver of mankind. India also gave grams, many of whom have been retained for South Bay Cancer Foundation and was chair­ birth to a great man-Mahatma Ghandi-a year-round, part-time employment. wonderful soul who showed the world a new Ms. Borek is a member of the Council of man of the South Bay Hospital Chapel Con­ struction. It is here she can now claim almost dimenstion of nonviolence. India as a beautiful Exceptional Children, a member of the Council spring day, has brought forth much beauty for Children with Behavioral Disorders, 100 percent construction has started on the nondenominational chapel. This beautiful addi­ and wisdom for the world to use. Not only in member of the Council for Children with my district, but around the Nation, we can all Learning Disorders, a member of Pi Lambda tional will be her legacy for future generations point with pride to the Indian-Americans who Theta, an honorary educational organization, and the South Bay. are fellow citizens and good neighbors. and past officer of CAPSES [California Asso­ It is a pleasure to share the news of this ciation of Private Special Education Services]. special tribute to so many community activists Indian-Americans have enriched my life and Shirley Borks is an educator, teaching third with my colleagues in the U.S. House of Rep­ the lives of my constituents. And I believe grade at Seventh Street School in San Pedro resentatives. Their spirit, energy and generosi­ their contribution to our society is only begin­ where she is a training and demonstration ty is to be applauded and commended. ning. Mr. Speaker, on the occasion of the teacher. Her community service extends April 9 Holi Festival of Colors at the Temple, throughout the bay area from the South Coast which heralds the start of spring, I ask my col­ Botanic Garden Foundation, where she is cur­ leagues to join with me in conveying our ap­ rently on the board of trustees to the League preciation for the contributions from the grow­ of Women Voters, where she serves as water ing Indian-American community. and natural resources chair. 6256 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS March 31, 1988 MONTGOMERY COUNTY, MD, DOGWOOD services and traditional housing for homeless BIRD AND BLOSSOM SELECTION . Accord Judgment of the Tokyo Tri­ support an inference that the State and its tions," and bunal; cf. Application of Yamashita, 327 decisionmakers acted with discriminatory Whereas, civilized nations agree that U.S. 1 0946). In addition, U.S. military purpose in violation of the equal protection genocide-the systematic destruction of a courts in Munich conducted nearly five hun­ clause of the 14th Amendment). group of human beings-outrages the con­ dred war crimes trials and sentenced to Finally, there is a procedural bar to the science of mankind, and violates the general death 258 out of the 1,347 defendants con­ American Bar Association's calling upon the principles of law recognized by civilized na­ victed. Lippert, "The Eichmann Case and International Court of Justice to render an tions, and the Nuremberg Trials," 48 A.B.A.J. 738 advisory opinion, as proposed by the Resolu­ Whereas, over 1,800 men, women, and ju­ (1962). tion. Under Article 96 of the Charter of the veniles in the United States of America who Conventional international law does not United Nations, 59 Stat. 1031, T.S. 993, advi­ have been sentenced to death are victims of prohibit the death penalty. The Universal sory opinions may only be requested by the a modern-day form of genocide, Declaration of Human Rights, G.A. Res. 217 U.N. General Assembly or the Security Now, therefore, be it resolved, that the 0948), which is cited by the Resolution, Council or by certain U.N. organs and spe­ American Bar Association opposes the does not address the death penalty at all. cialized agencies (on legal questions arising death penalty internationally, and calls By contrast, three major human rights con­ within the scope of their activities). upon the International Court of Justice, to ventions expressly permit it. The American Bar Association has previ­ render an Advisory Opinion forbidding cap­ First, Article 6 of the International Cov­ ously taken the position that the death pen­ ital punishment, and to issue an injunction enant on Civil and Political Rights, 999 alty should not be imposed on juveniles against the carrying out of any executions U.N.T.S. 171 0967>. specifically recognizes under the age of 18. American Bar Associa­ in any political subdivision of the United that capital punishment is permissible tion, Report with Recommendation to the States. ("sentence of death may be imposed • • • House of Delegates, Report No. 117 A, for the most serious crimes"). August, 1983. However, the American Bar AMERICAN BAR ASSOCIATION, SECTION OF Second, capital punishment is permitted Association has never taken a position in op­ INTERNATIONAL LAW AND PRACTICE, SECTION by Article 4(2) of the American Convention position to the death penalty itself. Because OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE, REPORT TO THE AS­ on Human Rights, 9 l.L.M. 101 0970) HENRY HYDE'S SPEECH ON branch could not be trusted. This percep­ more recent examples of alleged congres­ LEAKS AND CONGRESSIONAL tion has seriously affected executive branch sional leaks published in other sources, in­ OVERSIGHT cooperation with intelligence oversight com­ cluding use of the threat of disclosure by mittees. A similar attitude is harbored by several individuals in order to block execu­ allied intelligence services who decide tive branch actions of which they disap­ HON. ROBERT H. MICHEL whether to trade information with U.S. in­ proved. That the majority report didn't con­ OF ILLINOIS telligence, what quality of information they sider leaks a fundamental issue is in itself a IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES will provide and whether they will actively real measure of the problem. cooperate with us in other ways. In testify­ From the outset of the congressional Iran­ Thursday, March 31, 1988 ing against proposals for mandatory and Contra probe, there was a steady stream of Mr. MICHEL. Mr. Speaker, on Wednesday, more detailed prior notifications to Congres­ leaks. Interestingly, House Chairman Lee March 30, 1988, my distinguished Illinois col­ sional Intelligence Committees, Secretary of Hamilton and his Senate counterpart, Defense Frank Carlucci, who formerly was a Daniel Inouye, followed their best instincts league and our good friend, HENRY HYDE, de­ Deputy Director of Central Intelligence on how to keep secrets when it came time to livered a speech before a conference cospon­ under President Carter and more recently sored by the American Bar Association Stand­ served as President Reagan's National Secu­ ing Committee on Law and National Security, 2 Bob Woodward and Walter Pincus, "Carlucci rity Adviser, stated that foreign govern­ Warns of Veto on Covert-Action Notice," Washing­ the George Mason University School of Law, ments cooperating on special activities are ton Post, Dec. 17, 1987. the Student Bar Association, and the Interna­ wary because they don't trust Congress to 3 William Colby, "Honorable Men" 0978}, p. 423. tional Law Society. I want to insert Mr. HYDE'S keep secrets: 1 • Daniel Schorr, "Cloak and Dagger Relics," remarks in the RECORD at this point because I Washington Post, Nov. 14, 1985, A23. • "Report of the Congressional Committees Inves­ believe what he has to say about "'Leaks' 1 Bill Gertz, " Carlucci: Cohen Bill Will Plug CIA tigating the Iran-Contra Affair" (Washington, DC: and Congressional Oversight" reflects his Sources," Washington Times, Dec. 17, 1987. GPO, 1987}, pp. 575-79. 6264 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS March 31, 1988 depose admiral Poindexter. As the minority ates. And, in delicious irony, leakers named stead be confident that the political fallout report observes: journalists as the group they trusted the from the Iran/Contra affair has provided "The two Select Committees recognized least.

19-059 0-89-10 (Pt. 5) 6266 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS March 31, 1988 Palau's Senate President, who strongly and through such agency or agencies as the grounds 502 F. 2d 90 (9th Cir. 1974), cert. supports the Compact, emphasized the im­ President of the United States may direct or den 420 U.S. 1003 0975). portance of addressing the problems out­ authorize." By virtue of Executive Order The legal significance of the plenary au­ lined in our letter to Chairman FASCELL. His No. 11021, as amended by Executive Order thority that the Congress has over the recent letter stated: "It is essential that the No. 11944, administration of the Trust Ter­ Trustee Territory is that the language in 48 corruption issue be resolved so that our ritory of the Pacific Islands was delegated U.S.C. Sec 1681(a) "clearly enjoins that people and the other countries of the world by the President to the Secretary of the In­ Congress has the final word on the govern­ will respect the integrity of the government terior. Such authority included the respon­ ment of the Trust Territory. It means that of our new nation." sibility for the administration of civil gov­ Congress may, either expressly or impliedly, The IPSECO payments occurred during ernment in all of the Trust Territory, and modify or eliminate any Trust Territory the past several years. You, therefore, have all executive, legislative, and judicial au­ governmental agency or power created by a moral as well as legal obligation to see thority for that administration. Redelega­ the President or by officials acting under that they are properly investigated. tion is authorized to officers or employees Presidential delegation." Sablan Construc­ This obligation also falls on our shoulders of the Department of Interior or to other tion Company v. Government of the Trust and those of our colleagues. The Congress persons under the jurisdiction of the Secre­ Territory of the Pacific Islands, 526 F. Supp. has full oversight responsibilities for Palau tary. In Secretarial Order No. 3119, July 14, 135, 139 (D. N. Mariana Island 1981). under the Constitution, the law providing 1987, 52 Fed. Reg. 27859, the Secretary of DANIEL HILL ZAFREN, for the governing of the Trust Territory, the Interior "delegated" to the Government Specialist in American the Legislative Reorganization Act of 1946, Public Law. and congressional rules. of Palau the executive legislative, and judi­ We are committed to doing our part to re­ cial functions of the Government of the sponsibly address the problems posed by al­ Trust Territory "subject to the limitations [Telegram] legations of wrongdoing in Palau. We urge contained in this Order and in existing trea­ ties, laws, and regulations of the United DEPARTMENT OF STATE you to do the same. Drafted by INT: OMSNI J.D. Berg: DKD We, as well as the staff of the Committee States generally applicable in the Trust Ter­ ritory". It would seem that one might argue Clan and the General Accounting Office, are Approved by INT: OMSN /F.M. Zeder eager to work with you and other appropri­ that this Secretarial Order goes beyond the authority of the statute and the Executive INT /TLA: San Juan ate officials of the executive branch to ad­ EA/PIA: SMAY dress these matters in a manner that will fa­ Order. In an attempt, presumably, to afford cilitate the implementation of the Compact, the entity some amount of self-government, EUR/NE: PHUGHES