April 10, 2003 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E725 have tax cuts for the wealthiest Americans united support in improving the safety and many of us in this country and sparked an than veterans benefits. Period. No other expla- welfare of our children. We cannot allow our emotional response from literally thousands of nation is plausible. It is almost impossible for law enforcement to lose step with an ever- people in all 50 states, including many of the me to believe that as the veterans population evolving electronic society. We cannot allow men and women who proudly wear the uni- rises and ages, that this House would elimi- these sexual predators to get away with the form of our military in defense of this great nate benefits. criminal acts they are committing against inno- country. Mr. Speaker, we have men and women on cent children. We cannot allow one of our Unlike so many of the speeches we hear in the field of battle in Iraq, fighting to make oth- greatest advancements to become a tool for this city, Beth Chapman’s remarks were not ers free. Should we not honor their sacrifice our biggest degenerates. The Cybermolester made with a particular slant that was either by keeping our promises to those that have al- Enforcement Act will ensure that these pro-Democrat or pro-Republican. Instead, ready served? Should we not eliminate these ‘‘cyberpredators’’ are suitably punished and Beth’s comments were simply ‘‘pro-American,’’ cuts in VA spending? The wealthy need a tax America’s children are properly protected. and after reading her words, it was obvious to cut less than veterans need the health care f me that the speech was made straight from they were promised. If our society has sunk to the heart. the point where we are choosing to dishonor NATIONAL FORMER PRISONER OF Mr. Speaker, in these uncertain times when service in order to make the rich richer, then WAR RECOGNITION DAY so many people have questions about where we surely are not the great nation we once we are going, what we are doing and who can were. HON. ELLEN O. TAUSCHER we trust, I found Beth Chapman’s words inspi- Mr. Speaker, we should honor those who OF CALIFORNIA rational and comforting. I ask that her speech have served, those who were POWs, and IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES be entered into the CONGRESSIONAL RECORD in those that gave the ultimate sacrifice. Wednesday, April 9, 2003 its entirety, in hopes that even more people f can be encouraged to stop and think about Mrs. TAUSCHER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today INTRODUCTION OF THE the true price of liberty and who is making the to honor the Americans who are currently CYBERMOLESTERS ENFORCE- real sacrifices to preserve what is so dear to serving our country, and those who have MENT ACT OF 2003 us all: served so gallantly in the past. Particularly I’m here tonight because men and women during this time of war, America’s heroes of of the United States military have given HON. ROB SIMMONS the past, as well as the present, must be hon- their lives for my freedom. I am not here to- OF CONNECTICUT ored and remembered. As such, I join Con- night because Sheryl Crowe, Rosie IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES gressman HOYER and Congressman SKELTON O’Donnell, Jane Fonda, Martin Sheen, the Wednesday, April 9, 2003 to recognize today as National Former Pris- Dixie Chicks, Barbra Streisand, the Beastie oner of War Recognition Day. Boys, George Clooney or Phil Donahue, sac- Mr. SIMMONS. Mr. Speaker, I rise before rificed their lives for me. you today to introduce my ‘‘Cybermolesters These soldiers, captured while fighting for If my memory serves me correctly, it was Enforcement Act of 2003,’’ a bill that would freedom and the future of America, faced im- not movie stars or musicians, but the United bring today’s high-tech child molesters to jus- prisonment with their fates unknown. These States Military who fought on the shores of tice. brave men and women looked their enemy in Iwo Jima, the jungles of Vietnam, and the While the Internet has revolutionized com- the face, persevered with honor, courage, and beaches of Normandy. munication and business, it unfortunately pro- faith in their country—and survived. Many, Tonight, I say we should support the Presi- vides a tool for child molesters, and loopholes however, were not so fortunate. dent of the United States and the U.S. mili- in the current law allow some of these preda- The ordeal of being a prisoner of war does tary and tell the liberal, tree-hugging, hippy, Birkenstock wearing, tie-dyed liberals to go tors to escape without any real consequences. not end once rescued from behind enemy make their movies and music and whine And although it is already a federal crime to lines. The physical, emotional, and spiritual toll somewhere else. cross state lines to sexually molest a minor, in of internment can take years, even a lifetime, After all, if they lived in Iraq, they recent years the number of people using the to rebuild and overcome. wouldn’t be allowed the freedom of speech Internet to violate this law has skyrocketed. I As former prisoners of war, you have gone they’re being given here today—ironically, call these individuals ‘‘cybermolesters.’’ beyond the call of your duty. You put your life, they would be put to death at the hands of Cybermolesters are not easy to identify. your blood, your soul on the line. This is a Sadam Hussein or Osama Bin Laden. They typically are well educated; middle-class sacrifice most of us will never be able to com- I want to know how the very people who are against war because of the loss of life, citizens who have no previous criminal record prehend. That burden, that sacrifice, that un- can possibly be the same people who are for and, as a result, tend to escape with little or fettered dedication to our country will forever abortion? no jail time. For example, convicted child por- make you national heroes. They are the same people who are for ani- nographers receive ten-year mandatory sen- We owe an inexpressible debt of gratitude mal rights but against the rights of the un- tences, but those who use the Internet to meet to you, our former POWs, and to your families, born. children and commit criminal sexual acts can whose prayers for a safe return were an- The movie stars say they want to go to receive no jail time at all. This double standard swered. Iraq and serve as human shields for the gives lighter sentences to a special set of priv- Today we honor you for your bravery, Iraqis, I say let them buy a one-way ticket and go. ileged criminals. My bill would end this double strength, and sacrifice. And tomorrow we will No one likes war, I hate war. But the one standard by imposing a five-year mandatory not forget. thing I hate more is the fact that this coun- minimum sentence for cybermolesters. f try has been forced into war—innocent peo- My bill also provides law enforcement with ple have lost their lives—and there but for two important tools to combat those who prey TRIBUTE TO AMERICA’S REAL HE- the grace of God, it could have been my on our nation’s children. First, it would allow ROES AS OFFERED BY ALABAMA brother, my husband, or even worse my own law enforcement to obtain a federal wiretap on STATE AUDITOR BETH CHAPMAN son. those suspected of committing certain child On December 7, 1941, there are no records sexual exploitation offenses, such as transmit- of movie stars treading the blazing waters of HON. JO BONNER Pearl Harbor. ting computer-generated child pornography, OF ALABAMA On September 11, 2001; there are no photos enticing a minor to travel for sexual activity, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES of movie stars standing as human shields and transporting a minor for sexual activity. Wednesday, April 9, 2003 against the debris and falling bodies descend- Second, it would classify child pornography as ing from the World Trade Center. There were ‘‘contraband,’’ which would enable law en- Mr. BONNER. Mr. Speaker, a few weeks only policemen and firemen—underpaid civil forcement to seize it based upon probable ago, a childhood friend, Beth Killough Chap- servants who gave their all with nothing ex- cause and to destroy it automatically after its man, who now serves my home state of Ala- pected in return. use, as evidence was no longer needed. This bama with distinction as our State Auditor, When the USS Cole was bombed, there were no movie stars guarding the ship—where measure has the support of the FBI’s ‘‘Inno- made a speech at a ‘‘Stand up for America were the human shields then? cent Images’’ Program, which is on the front Rally’’ in the city of Pelham, a suburb of Bir- If America’s movie stars want to be human lines of the battle against on-line pedophiles. mingham. shields, let them shield the gang-ridden Mr. Speaker, two weeks ago the passage of Beth’s remarks, although certainly unin- streets of Los Angeles, or New York City, let H.R. 1104 was a clear demonstration of our tended at the time, captured the views of them shield the lives of the children of North

VerDate Jan 31 2003 06:19 Apr 11, 2003 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00011 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A09AP8.053 E10PT1 E726 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks April 10, 2003 Birmingham whose mothers lay them down denced by her lifetime membership in the 100 HONORING THE LIFE AND to sleep on the floor each night to shelter Club of New Hampshire and her past tenure ACHIEVEMENTS OF DONNELL D. them from stray bullets. on the Portsmouth Police Commission. Ruth ETZWILER, M.D. If they want to be human shields, I say let them shield the men and women of honesty gives one hundred percent of her time and ef- and integrity who epitomize courage and em- forts to bettering the lives of those less fortu- HON. JIM RAMSTAD body the spirit of freedom by wearing the nate. She is a role model for the concepts of OF MINNESOTA proud uniforms of the United States Mili- citizenship, teamwork, and appreciation of dif- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES tary. Those are the people who have earned ference, the ideals on which City Year is Wednesday, April 9, 2003 and deserve shielding. based. Throughout the course of history, this Ruth is a shining example of what good citi- Mr. RAMSTAD. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to country has remained free, not because of zenship is all about. She has raised the bar urge my colleagues to join me in honoring the movie stars and liberal activists but because for those who want to be public servants. I am life and achievements of Donnell D. Etzwiler, of brave men and women who hated war too—but lay down their lives so that we all proud to represent such an outstanding citizen M.D. may live in freedom. After all—What greater and community leader in the United States My home state of Minnesota lost a true hero love hath no man, that he lay down his life House of Representatives. for people with diabetes on April 6 when Dr. for his friend,’’ but in this case a country. f Etzwiler passed away, but his legacy lives on. We should give our military honor and ac- Dr. Etzwiler touched countless lives with his knowledgement and not let their lives be in TRANSITIONAL HOUSING FOR commitment to improving the quality of care vain. If you want to see true human shields, VICTIMS OF ABUSE for Americans with diabetes. walk through Arlington Cemetery. There lie A graduate of Yale University School of human shields, heroes, and the BRAVE Medicine, Dr. Etzwiler served for four decades Americans who didn’t get on television and HON. JANICE D. SCHAKOWSKY talk about being human shields, they were OF ILLINOIS as a pediatrician specializing in diabetes care human shields. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES at the Park Nicollet Clinic in Minneapolis. He is perhaps best known as the founder of the I thank God tonight for freedom—those Wednesday, April 9, 2003 who bought and paid for it with their lives in International Diabetes Center (IDC) in Min- the past—those who will protect it in the Ms. SCHAKOWSKY. Mr. Speaker, today I nesota, where he served as President and present and defend it in the future. am introducing a bipartisan bill that would es- Chief Medical Officer until 1996. The mission America has remained silent too long. God- tablish a program for transitional housing as- of the IDC is to ensure every person with dia- fearing people have remained silent too long. sistance for victims of domestic violence and betes or even at risk of developing diabetes We must lift our voices united in a humble sexual assault. Passage of this legislation is receives the best possible care. prayer to God for guidance and the strength long overdue, as thousands of women and and courage to sustain us throughout what- Throughout Dr. Etzwiler’s three decades of ever the future may hold. their children continue to suffer at the hands of leadership, the IDC delivered on that promise. After the tragic events of Sept. 11th, my their abusers simply because they have no The IDC has trained over 20,000 health pro- then eleven-year-old son said terrorism is a where else to go. fessionals, including hundreds from countries war against us and them and if you’re not I am proud to be joined in this effort by my such as Brazil, Mexico, Japan, Poland and one of us, then you’re one of them. colleague from the other body, Senator PAT- Russia. Because of his dedication to the chil- So in closing tonight, let us be of one ac- RICK LEAHY, who is introducing identical legis- dren he cared for, the IDC organized and cord, let us stand proud, and let us be the lation today. I would also like to commend the hosted the First International Symposium on human shields of prayer, encouragement and 25 bipartisan cosponsors who have joined me support for the President, our troops and Diabetes Camps in 1974. This important group their families and our country. in seeking relief and assistance for abused helped establish standards and accreditation May God bless America, the land of the women and children. No time is more appro- for diabetes camp programs. free, the home of the brave and the greatest priate than the present to introduce a bill that In 1976 and 1977, Dr. Etzwiler served as country on the face of this earth! seeks to help those who have suffered vio- President of the American Diabetes Associa- f lence in their personal lives and in their tion. Later, he spent over twelve years as a homes. Principal Investigator for the Diabetes Control HONORING RUTH GRIFFIN Senator LEAHY and I recognize and under- and Complications Trial at the National Insti- stand the complex issues facing women and tutes of Health. This groundbreaking study HON. JEB BRADLEY their children who want nothing more than a demonstrated that keeping blood glucose lev- OF NEW HAMPSHIRE safe and secure home. Transitional housing is els as close to normal as possible in people IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES often the link between emergency housing and with diabetes slows the onset and progression a victim’s ability to become self-sufficient. This of complications like eye, kidney and nerve Wednesday, April 9, 2003 bill opens the doors to new opportunities for disease. Mr. BRADLEY of New Hampshire. Mr. survivors because, in addition to a roof and a Dr. Etzwiler’s commitment to improving dia- Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to the Hon- bed, transitional housing programs also offer betes care transcended national boundaries. orable Ruth Griffin upon receiving the first an- supportive services, such as counseling, job He served as Chairman of the Diabetes Col- nual 2003 Lifetime of Service Award from City training, access to education, and child care. laborating Centers for the World Health Orga- Year New Hampshire. These tools are critical to allowing women to nization. The Russian government officially This award is given in recognition of New get back on their feet and to be able to sup- recognized his work by awarding Dr. Etzwiler Hampshire citizens who have committed them- port their children in a home that is free from a Peace Award for co-founding and co-direct- selves to making a difference in their neigh- violence. ing the International Diabetes Programme in borhood, city, and state. Ruth’s thirty years of This bill would authorize $30 million for each Russia. public service are a testament to her love of fiscal year from 2004 through 2008. The pro- Most recently, Dr. Etzwiler received the Na- New Hampshire and her desire to make it an gram would be added to the Violence Against tional Institute of Health Policy’s Health Care even better place to live. Women Act and would be funded through the Leadership Award for his outstanding record Ruth claims her greatest joy in life is service Violence Against Women Office in the Depart- of service. to others, and she remains committed to this ment of Justice. With 50% of homeless As if all these landmark accomplishments adage by participating in numerous community women on the streets because of domestic vi- were not enough to occupy his time, Dr. service events and programs, along with per- olence, it is critical that we address the unique Etzwiler was also heavily involved in profes- forming her civic duties as an elected official. needs of this large and vulnerable population. sional medical associations, serving in many It is clear she has lived up to this motto The Violence Against Women Office has the leadership positions. He was a member of the through her work with the Portsmouth Housing unique understanding and ability to help these Institute of Medicine. He received over 30 Authority Commission and the Portsmouth women and children. honors and awards from professional and civic Board of Education. She extended her service It is now essential that we not only pass this organizations. He was a professor of medicine beyond the Seacoast to all of New Hampshire legislation but also appropriate $30 million for for over 40 years and published over 200 arti- by serving as a State Representative and transitional housing assistance and provide cles and abstracts about diabetes care. State Senator, and she currently serves as an this critically needed safety net for women Dr. Etzwiler’s commitment and compassion Executive Councilor. She is also a long-stand- seeking to escape abuse. The women and has literally saved and improved the lives of ing supporter of law enforcement, as evi- children of this country deserve nothing less. countless people across the globe, especially

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