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S5886 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE June 17, 1997 HONORING THE RED fans, on his shoulders with dignity and CORRECTIONS WINGS grace. My congratulations go to Mike In the report: ∑ Mr. LEVIN. Mr. President, I rise and Marian Ilitch, , On page 57, for the 1998 Budget Resolution Conference Agreement Function Totals, the today to ask my colleagues to join me , , Jimmy Devellano; and players Doug Brown, off-budget budget authority for Undistrib- in saluting the 1997 Cham- uted Offsetting Receipts for the year 2000 pion . After 42 years Mathieu Dandenault, Kris Draper, should read ‘‘¥9.1’’. of frustration and near misses, on Sat- , Viacheslav Fetisov, On page 58, for the 1998 Budget Resolution urday night a week ago the Red Wings Kevin Hodson, Tomas Holmstrom, Conference Agreement Function Totals, the completed a 4–0 sweep of the powerful Mike Knuble, Joey Kocur, Vladimir off-budget outlays for Undistributed Offset- and brought the Konstantinov, Vyacheslav Kozlov, Mar- ting Receipts for the year 2000 should read ¥ most coveted trophy in professional tin LaPointe, Igor Larionov, Nicklas ‘‘ 9.1’’. On page 58, for the 1998 Budget Resolution sports back to the city known by hock- Lidstrom, , Darren McCarty, Larry Murphy, , Conference Agreement Function Totals, ey fans across North America as total budget authority for Undistributed Off- ‘‘.’’ Jamie Pushor, Bob Rouse, Tomas setting Receipts for the year 2001 should read My wife, Barbara, and I had one of Sandstrom, Brendan Shanahan, Tim ‘‘¥50.1’’. the most thrilling experiences of our Taylor and Aaron Ward. On page 58, for the 1998 Budget Resolution lives when we were able to attend the I would like to extend my congratu- Conference Agreement Function Totals, game. Our daughter, Erica, came with- lations as well to the Philadelphia Fly- total outlays for Undistributed Offsetting in a whisker of coming to Detroit from ers for a well-played series. Their Receipts for the year 2001 should read ¥ but ended up glued to her TV strength and power gave the Red Wings ‘‘ 50.1’’. a tough battle. On page 107, under section 203 of the Senate instead, with our daughter, Laura, 800 amendment, the following text: ‘‘The agree- miles away. With our daughter, Kate, Last Friday, after a week of celebra- ment creates an allowance of $9.2 billion in watching in Ann Arbor, the family was tion which saw 1 million people fill budget authority with an associated, but un- together, electronically watching his- Hart Plaza and Woodward Avenue for specified, amount of outlays to be released tory in the making. The outpouring of the Red Wings’ victory parade, by the Budget committees when the Appro- positive emotion after the game was Hockeytown met with tragedy as three priations committees report bills that pro- almost as memorable as the game members of the team were involved in vide for renewal of Section 8 housing assist- itself! The long drought was finally a limousine accident. Two of the ance contracts that expire in 1998. The con- over and Detroit’s fans poured forth Wings’ famous ‘‘,’’ Vladi- ference agreement assumes that the amount of the allowance to be released (estimated to into the streets all across to mir Konstantinov and Slava Fetisov, be $3.436 billion for outlays) will not be re- whoop it up. as well as the team’s masseur, Sergei duced to the extent that the appropriations The Detroit Red Wings are one of the Mnatsakanov, were seriously injured. and authorizing committees produce Section most successful teams in hockey his- Today, Vladimir and Sergei are each in 8 savings that were proposed in the Presi- tory. An ‘‘’’ franchise, to- a coma with critical head injuries. dent’s 1998 budget.’’ should be placed on page day’s team is rooted in the tradition of Slava, thankfully, is listed in good con- 108 under section 203 of the Conference agree- hockey legends like Sid Abel, Ted dition with chest injuries. Vladimir, a ment. Lindsay, Terry Sawchuck, and the finalist for the Norris Trophy as the On page 148, for the Senate Committee greatest player ever to lace up skates, Budget Authority and Outlay Allocations ’s top Pursuant to Section 302 of the Congressional . Their numbers have been defenseman, and Slava, a 39-year-old Budget Act 5-Year Total: 1998–2002, entitle- retired and hang on banners from the known to his teammates as ‘‘Papa ments funded in annual appropriations, the rafters of , reminding Bear,’’ are fan favorites around the outlays for Governmental Affairs should today’s players and fans of glory years league. Hockey fans in the Detroit area read ‘‘33’’.∑ past. and across North America are praying f The 1996–97 Red Wings won the Stan- for the full recovery of all three men. VICTIMS’ RIGHTS CLARIFICATION ley Cup because of an organizationwide Mr. President, the Detroit Red Wings ACT OF 1997 commitment to excellence. That com- showed people around the world what mitment begins at the top with team it takes to be a champion. I know my Mr. ABRAHAM. Mr. President, I owners Mike and Marian Ilitch, and is colleagues will join me in extending want to thank my colleague Senator matched only by their dedication to the congratulations of the entire U.S. NICKLES for introducing the Victims’ the city of Detroit. When Mike and Senate to the 1997 Stanley Cup Cham- Rights Clarification Act of 1997. I be- Marian purchased the team 15 years pion Detroit Red Wings and also send lieve this important legislation will ago, the Wings regularly missed the our hopes and prayers for the full re- help victims of crime exercise their de- and gave away a car at each covery of all those injured last Friday served rights. home game to put fans in the seats. night.∑ The 104th Congress did much to en- Their perseverance, dedication to win- f sure that victims are no longer casual- ning and commitment to the city of ties of a skewed justice system where Detroit have paid off with their Stan- CORRECTIONS TO STATEMENT OF their voices are often ignored. This ley Cup triumph. MANAGERS ACCOMPANYING CON- year, we are picking up where we left The Red Wings’ tremendous victory FERENCE REPORT ON FISCAL off in standing up for the innocent. I was truly a team effort, but a few indi- YEAR 1998 BUDGET RESOLUTION am proud to join several of my col- viduals deserve a special mention. ∑ Mr. DOMENICI. Mr. President, I ask leagues in cosponsoring this legisla- Coach Scotty Bowman won his seventh that the following errata sheet cor- tion. Stanley Cup, and became the first recting minor errors that occurred in The purpose of the Victims’ Rights coach in NHL history to win the cup the printing of the Joint Explanatory Clarification Act of 1997 is really quite with three teams. Mike Vernon, the Statement of the Committee of Con- simple. This act will guarantee that Red Wings’ veteran goalie, earned the ference printed in the CONGRESSIONAL victims of crime may be present at trophy as the most valu- RECORD at this . Further, I would public court proceedings, barring their able player in the playoffs with his like to draw the attention of my col- presence will not be a detriment to his stellar netminding. But this victory leagues to the printing error in the or her testimony. Frankly, I am dis- may mean the most to Red Wings Cap- table which shows the section 302 allo- heartened it takes an act of Congress tain Steve Yzerman, one of the cation (5-year total) for the Committee to reaffirm this right. But, I am classiest professional athletes one on Governmental Affairs on page 148. pleased we are making progress in cor- could ever meet. Steve was drafted 14 In order to avoid the costs of a Star recting these deficiencies in America’s years ago and was named team Print, the correct number is included legal system. 11 years ago, making him the longest on the errata sheet and that is the The devastation of lives in the Okla- serving captain with the same team in level which will be used for the purpose homa City bombing and the senseless the NHL. He has carried his team, and of determining Budget Act violations. acts of violence occurring in our neigh- the often weighty hopes of Red Wings The material follows: borhoods every day gives this Chamber

VerDate Mar 15 2010 22:15 Oct 24, 2013 Jkt 081600 PO 00000 Frm 00170 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\1997SENATE\S17JN7.REC S17JN7 mmaher on DSK5TPTVN1PROD with SOCIALSECURITY June 17, 1997 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S5887 cause to enact policies empowering vic- regime of emission control measures. at 1990 levels by the year 2010 or soon there- tims. In my estimation, the accused It is an effort to ensure that all coun- after range from $250 billion to $300 billion should see their victim’s face in a court tries are placed on a level playing field. per year—an amount that would reduce the With regard to my record on environ- U.S. gross domestic product by about 4 per- of law and know they scarred a life for- cent. For comparison, that’s nearly equal to ever. I believe this legislation drafted mental issues, there have been some what was spent last year on Social Security. on a bipartisan basis will entitle vic- who have asked if my support of Sen- This is not to suggest that the United tims of crime their overdue rights and ate Resolution 98 undermines my long States should do nothing about reducing merits widespread support. record of supporting efforts to clean greenhouse-gas emissions. When major in- dustrialized countries meet in Denver in late f and protect our environment. Let me say now, it does not. In my opinion, June at the ‘‘Group of Seven’’ economic sum- GLOBAL CLIMATE CHANGE this resolution will strengthen efforts mit, climate change will be on the agenda. ∑ Mr. HOLLINGS. Mr. President, I rise to reduce worldwide greenhouse gas Efforts should be directed toward estab- lishing a flexible route that could achieve today as a supporter and cosponsor of emissions by ensuring that all coun- the same long-term benefits but at far lower Senator BYRD’s sense-of-the-Senate tries meet the same standards. cost. For example, spreading the responsi- resolution, Senate Resolution 98, re- In closing, I submit for the RECORD bility globally, possibly through an emis- garding ratification of any inter- the authoritative and expert opinion of sions trading system involving developing national agreement on greenhouse gas Dr. James B. Edwards, the former Sec- countries, would lower the cost substan- emissions under the United Nations retary of Energy, and encourage my tially. Under an emissions trading system, any Framework Convention on Climate colleagues to read his opinions on this matter. country exceeding its allotment of green- Change. Back in 1992, the house emissions, pays a regulatory fine. The and the rest of the world agreed to The material follows: significant differences between this plan and work, on a voluntary basis, to reduce POURING GAS REDUCTIONS DOWN DRAIN a carbon tax are that technological innova- greenhouse gas emissions which sci- If a new climate treaty to include binding tion, market mechanisms and total global entists believed could affect climate restrictions on the emission of greenhouse emissions are the defining characteristics of and sea levels over the next century. gases is a bad idea—and it is—then the im- this alternative approach to reducing green- mediate consequence of such a move is even house emissions. Unfortunately, this agreement, aimed worse: that a tax is imposed on U.S. indus- Major efforts should be directed at export- at returning greenhouse gas emissions tries that burn oil, gas and coal. The cost ing advanced power systems to developing to 1990 levels, has failed. would ultimately fall on American con- countries such as China and India so that Now, the administration is negoti- sumers—without necessarily providing bene- they can begin to stabilize their emissions, ating an agreement aimed at meeting fits to anyone if other countries continue to without depriving them of an opportunity this 1990 level. Instead of requiring pollute. for economic growth. After all, as its share countries, all countries—developed, de- The logical conclusion should be: Don’t of industrial output rises, China is expected make the first blunder so you are not forced to become the world’s largest source of car- veloping, and underdeveloped—to agree into making the even worse second blunder. on voluntary efforts, these negotia- bon dioxide, emitting nearly double the But in just seven months an agreement on a amount the United States emits and more tions are focused on making the 1990 new climate treaty could be a done deal. If than triple what Western Europe produces. level mandatory for only developed government commitments made at the lat- It’s very simple: Before we hobble our countries. In short, it will increase the est round of negotiations in Europe are any economy and our society with costly new burden of compliance on the United indication, there could be a treaty in place regulations and taxes we should ask our- States and other developed countries, by December. There is just one problem: U.S. selves whether the hoped-for benefits justify ratification is going to take a two-thirds the cost to our economy and whether there is while doing nothing to ensure that de- vote of the Senate eventually. veloping countries meet these targets. a better alternative. And environmentalists In the view of climatologists as esteemed ought to keep another perspective mind: For Yes, the United States and other de- as Patrick Michaels of the University of Vir- any global emissions reduction program to veloped countries are responsible for ginia, an expert on computer simulations of succeed, all nations must participate.∑ the bulk of these emissions but that the climate, and the University of Alabama’s f will not always be the case. Many de- John Christy, it will take decades before sci- veloping countries, such as China, Mex- entists gain a comprehensive understanding HANS A. BETHE of how greenhouse gas emissions affect the ∑ ico, India, and Brazil, are on course to earth’s climate. One thing scientists do Mr. MOYNIHAN. Mr. President, the surpass United States emissions. It know is that the concentration of green- great Nobel physicist, Hans A. Bethe, makes no sense to give these countries house gases is building up slowly—less than is the subject of the lead article in the a pass. I am not saying the United 0.5 percent annually for carbon dioxide—and ‘‘Science Times’’ section of the New States should not do its fair share, we that gives us time to implement effective York Times. One cannot help but mar- should. My concern is that the agree- mitigation measures. vel at the life Dr. Bethe, a national ment is shortsighted. Failing to in- Unfortunately, the proposed treaty places binding commitments on industrial nations treasure, has led. In 1935, he fled Nazi clude these developing countries does but none on developing countries. Even such Germany, settling at Cornell Univer- nothing to head off the emission prob- economic powerhouses as China, Korea, and sity in Ithaca, New York. Within three lems which they will soon face. Indonesia would be let off the hook, while years, he developed an equation to ex- In addition, I have a long record of the United States would be required to cut plain solar fusion which won him a defending the American worker and greenhouse-gas emissions 15 to 20 percent by Nobel prize in 1967. American industry from unfair busi- 2010 or soon thereafter. Such self-imposed re- Hans Bethe led the Theoretical Divi- ness and practices overseas— strictions could backfire. Simply put, the danger is that developing sion at Los Alamos; he was, one could many of which occur in these devel- countries will have no incentive to reduce say, present at the creation. He stood oping countries. My fear is that failing emissions. Their output would overwhelm re- next to J. Robert Oppenheimer on July to include developing nations in this ductions made by industrial nations—just 16, 1945 in the New Mexico desert, a agreement will undermine America’s the opposite of what a new treaty is supposed witness to the testing of the first ability to compete internationally and to achieve. In fact, developing countries, as a atomic bomb. The scientists at the site will only work to force American in- group, are expected to produce the majority knew that if the test worked it would of greenhouse emissions in future years. dustry overseas to these developing According to a report by the U.S. Depart- end World War II, as it did within a areas. America has the strongest econ- ment of Energy, efforts to restrict fossil fuel month, and forever change the nature omy in the world. I want to ensure it emissions with a carbon tax would do serious of warfare. remains that way. Placing the burden damage to our economy. The hardest hit At the moment of that explosion, a of reducing greenhouse gas emissions would be energy-intensive industries, espe- new era began. It changed us. Changed only on developed countries and ignor- cially petroleum refining, chemicals, auto- the world, and changed all those ing developing countries will do noth- mobile manufacturing, paper products, iron present. Maurice M. Shapiro, now chief ing to secure economic stability. and steel, aluminum and cement. These large scientist emeritus of the Laboratory In short, this resolution calls for the industries would be at a disadvantage in the for Cosmic Physics at the Naval Re- world marketplace, and the cost in dollars, United States to refuse to sign any as well as in lost jobs, would be staggering. search Station, in Washington, recalled agreement unless the developing coun- The most responsible economic estimates the scene in the New Mexico desert in tries are included in a legally binding of the cost to cap carbon dioxide emissions an interview two years ago:

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