9482 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS April 28, 1988 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS PRESIDENT REAGAN PAYS TRIB­ ington. All this year, many of us are work­ President, are determined not to let this UTE TO SLAIN DRUG LAW EN­ ing to raise the funds and ultimately to happen. The individuals whom we honor FORCEMENT OFFICERS build a lasting law enforcement memorial today shared that determination and made which will be located at Judiciary Square. good on it in the most extreme way. In Today, our ceremony has a particular em­ honor of their sacrifice, impelled by their HON. BENJAMIN A. GILMAN phasis. We're here to honor men and women example, and fortified by the good that OF NEW YORK who have fallen in the great battle against they did, the rest of us- at this ceremony IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES narcotics. They do not all wear the uniform should vow to continue their work until we of a single branch of service, or a single have in fact achieved a drug-free world. Thursday, April 28, 1988 agency, or a single nation; and in fact, many It is now my honor to introduce the Rev­ Mr. GILMAN. Mr. Speaker, on April 19, do not wear uniforms at all. They include erend Monsignor R. Joseph Dooley, who is police officers; Army, Navy, Air Force and Secretary for the Clergy of the Roman 1988, I attended a ceremony at the Old Exec­ Coast Guard personnel; and agents of spe­ Catholic Archdiocese of Washington. He is utive Office Building in which President cialized drug law enforcement units such as Chaplain of the Uniformed Division of the Reagan paid tribute to law enforcement offi­ our own country's Drug Enforcement Ad­ United States Secret Service, and Chaplain cials-brave men and women who gave their ministration, the DEA. But they also in­ of the Metropolitan Police Department of lives in the battle against the drug traffickers. clude a newspaper editor, newspaper report­ Washington, D.C. He was also among the Our Nation has been blessed with many ers, eradication workers, judges, an attorney founders of the International Conference of brave men and women who have dedicated general, a minister of justice, and others. Police Chaplains. I call upon Monsignor their lives in serving the common good. Over They come from a broad spectrum of Dooley to deliver our invocation. public agencies and nations. But they have Monsignor DooLEY. Let us pray. God, Our the years many thousands of Americans have been united by the fact that they have Father, we place ourselves in Your presence fought and died around the globe. Today, given their lives as a result of a shared de­ this morning, and ask for Your strength and Americans are fighting a new kind of war termination to rid the world of the plague compassion. Give us, Lord, the spirit of within our shores, a war against drugs. of drugs. prayerful remembrance as we honor the The struggle against illicit narcotics may be I have just returned from a trip to Latin memory of all public servants and all law the most difficult challenge this country has America in which I inspected firsthand enforcement officers-local, state, federal ever faced. Drug abuse and drug-related vio­ some of the challenges that are faced daily and international-who have given their lence have reached into every city, town, and by many of the brave people involved in lives in the war against drugs. They have la­ that struggle against drugs. We learned that bored and died in an effort to maintain neighborhood throughout our Nation. Illicit nar­ the very day that we flew over the cocao Your peace. May they not have died in vain. cotics are being smuggled into our country by producing valley in Peru that three eradica­ Help us to be faithful to their memory. the plane load and by the boat load by ruth­ tion workers were found killed on that very Help us to be healers. As we commend them less drug traffickers whose only purpose is to day. They, too, are among those that we to Your mercy, dear God, we ask for our­ distribute their poison for profit. commemorate this morning. selves and for all those whose lives we Our Federal, State, and local enforcement Among the many others who've given touch, a deepening of our faith in You, and officials are in the trenches fighting drugs their lives so as to bring the dream of a a rededication to the service of our fellow every day. To them we owe a deep and en­ drug-free world just a little bit closer I can citizens, as was exemplified by those we mention Troy Barboza of the Honolulu honor today. during debt. There can be no greater goal Police Department. Officer Barboza was Finally, we pray for their families, and then keeping drugs out of our country and murdered last September by a defendant in loved ones. May they be consoled by the away from our children. a narcotics case because he'd been sched­ memory that these men and women lived up Accordingly, Mr. Speaker, in honoring these uled to testify at the trial. to the highest ideals of their chosen profes­ dedicated law enforcement officers and to Or I might mention Major San Htwa of sion. May they rest in honored glory for­ share these thoughts with my colleagues, I re­ the Burmese Air Force who died when his ever. quest that the full text of the President's re­ plane burned while he was engaged in an The PRESIDENT: Well, thank you all for marks and those of the Attorney General be eradication mission in a hostile region of your greeting this morning. And welcome northeast Burma. He is survived by the Reverend, Clergy, Nancy, Attorney General inserted at this point in the RECORD: THE WHITE HOUSE, wife, Tin Tin Oo, and two children, ages 11 Meese, members of the Congress and diplo­ and nine. To that family, let me say that mats, and members of our Cabinet and dis­ OFFICE OF THE PRESS SECRETARY, nothing can ever replace a husband and tinguished guests. April 19, 1988. father, but at the same time, no family in Today we're gathered to honor, as you've REMARKS BY THE PRESIDENT DURING TRIBUTE the world can be more proud of a husband been told, the brave public servants who TO SLAIN DRUG LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS and father. have fallen in the war on drugs. These men Attorney General MEESE: Good morning, Well, the names that I have mentioned took a solemn oath to uphold the law. They ladies and gentlemen. I would like to wel­ are just representative examples of those accepted the dangerous work of defending come you all to this ceremony honoring who have given their lives in this cause. our communities, our borders, our families those public servants who have given their As a result of the sacrifices of these indi­ from the scourge of narcotics. And in the lives in the worldwide struggle against viduals and hundreds of others like them, line of duty, these courageous citizen sol­ drugs. And I especially want to thank you, the rule of law has managed to maintain a diers paid the ultimate price. President Reagan and Mrs. Reagan, for precarious edge over the forces of chaos Some died close to home in the towns sharing your time with us today. You have ever since the revival of Western civiliza­ where they were born. Others fell in foreign both made outstanding contributions to tion. lands. But they were each lost to us far too that struggle which, at the deepest level, is In a sense, we are facing up to another soon. And they each made their love for this nothing less than a crusade for human dig­ barbarian-type invasion. We all recognize country and for us, their countrymen, some­ nity and civilization itself. that drugs are perhaps the instrument of thing real that they lived each day. Today We're particularly pleased this morning to the eventual breakdown of civilization as we and in days to come, it'll be our turn to have so many law enforcement officers here know it, if they are not brought under con­ show our love for them. from federal, state, and local agencies, and trol. They certainly have the destructive We can show our love by teaching our representatives of the diplomatic corps who power to be just that. They quickly destroy children to "Just Say No" to drugs-by are here representing their countries in individuals and communities, they corrupt teaching them to choose life. By helping honoring those that are the subject of our and poison societies, and in time they can them to live in the world God made not in ceremony. destroy whole civilizations. an artificial, drug-induced world of false In May, there will be a police officers' me­ But I know that those of you who are hopes and permanent darkness; of imagi­ morial ceremony celebrated here in Wash- here today, under the leadership of our nary freedom, but absolute slavery.

e This "bullet" symbol identifies statements or insertions which are not spoken by a Member of the Senate on the floor. Matter set in this typeface indicates words inserted or appended, rather than spoken, by a Member of the House on the floor. April 28, 1988 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 9483 America's liberty was purchased with the shot and nearly killed in Budapest at the di­ liberal politicians decried our prohibitions blood of heroes. Our release from the bond­ rection of traffickers. Fortunately he sur­ on drugs as conservative, moralistic, reac­ age of illegal drug use is being won at the vived and last week received PRIDE's Spirit tionary, and old-fashioned-or simply re­ same dear price. The battle is ultimately of Freedom Award. We have the honor of mained silent that there even was a drug over what America is and what America will his presence today and salute his courage. problem. Many universities adopted a be. Recently, Colombia's Chief Prosecutor, At­ hands-off attitude toward so-called recre­ At our founding, we were promised the torney General Carlos Hoyos, while fighting ational drug use, and the entertainment in­ pursuit of happiness, not the myth of end­ his country's war on drugs, was abducted dustry produced films and music that pro­ less ecstasy from of a vial of white poison. and murdered. Similarly, officials from Bo­ moted and legitimized the drug sub-culture. We won our personal freedom so that we livia, Mexico, Peru, Thailand, and other na­ When our young people looked for guid­ could serve God and man, so that we could tions have perished in this international ance and direction, instead of finding posi­ freely produce and create, and build a struggle. And the brave men-these giants tive role models warning them of the dan­ nation of strong families, rich farms, and of courage, and the brave men and women gers of drugs, they would too often see ce­ great cities. We struggled for liberty in like them around the world, will be remem­ lebrities portraying drug use as "cool," order to cherish it, and defend it, and trans~ bered in our prayers. "hip," and "with it." What greater shame mit it undiminished to our children and When I spoke to our nation's police chiefs can there be, with the active encouragement theirs. seven years ago, we pledged a united effort of the progressive culture, our young people What sort of a nation is America? The against the menace of illegal drugs. And began to use drugs not to rebel, but to fit kind that produces heroes like Enrique Ca­ since then, important progress has been in? And tragically, countless thousands of marena Salazar, Eddie Byrne, Terry McNett made. young lives were needlessly destroyed. and many others who gave their lives in the Since 1981, the anti-drug law enforcement The truth was that drugs are killers, but battle against illegal drugs. We're the kind budget has tripled, and another 13 percent for nearly a generation that vital message of country that will pull together and sacri­ increase has been requested. was ignored by a whole group of people who fice to rid ourselves of the menace of illegal No-nonsense federal judges are part of the should have known better. The leaders of drug use because we know that drugs are war on crime. Drug convictions have more that destructive generation remain the for­ the negation of the type of country we were than doubled since 1979, with prison sen­ gotten accomplices in the epidemic of illegal meant to be. tences 40 percent longer. And last year, new, drug use; they cannot escape blame when a In New York City, a young rookie cop, tougher sentencing guidelines were issued. law enforcement officer dies in the battle. Eddie Byrne, was sitting in his patrol car The Comprehensive Crime Control Act, The good news is that America is on the protecting a government witness in a drug passed in 1984 after a long effort-passed attack in the fight against drugs. Our young case. On February 26th, at 3:00 a.m., Eddie with the help of members of the Congress people are turning away from illegal drug Byrne was shot in the head three times at who are here today-they helped put drug use and learning to say "Just Say No." point-blank range. His father, a retired dealers out of business by confiscating their Almost all of the high school seniors, in the police lieutenant, said, "If my son, Eddie, assets. Last year, over $500 million in ill­ latest annual survey, said that it was wrong sitting in a police car, representing and pro­ gotten assets were seized. The Anti-Drug to even try a drug like cocaine, and the tecting us, can be wasted by scum, then Abuse Act, which I signed into law in Octo­ number using cocaine and marijuana fell none of us is safe." Newspaper accounts say ber, 1986, contributed additional tools to our significantly. he was ordered killed by a drug kingpin in effort. Whole communities are working as never order to send a message to the police. Our anti-drug effort spans the federal before toward the goal of a drug-free Amer­ Enrique Camarena Salazar, special agent government. It is coordinated by the Cabi­ ica. USA Today reports that in Philadelphia of the Drug Enforcement Administration, net-level National Drug Policy Board the police department has trained 25,000 was conducting an undercover investigation chaired by Attorney General Meese. The co­ residents to observe identify, and report in Guadalajara, Mexico, to smash a ring of ordination of federal, state, local and inter­ drug dealers under its town watch program. drug traffickers. He was kidnapped, tor­ national drug enforcement is at an all-time In Boise, Idaho, the police work with a tured brutally, and killed. high. Under the leadership of the Vice group called "Parents and Youths Against Terry McNett, a detective in the Sedgwick President, our national drug interdiction Drug Abuse" to promote drug education. In County, Kansas, Sheriff's office, was part of system has enabled unprecedented levels of Jackson, Mississippi, a group of teenagers is a team raiding the house of an alleged narcotics to be seized enroute from source fighting back by forming "Teens on Patrol" "crack" dealer in Wichita, two months ago. countries and at our border by law enforce­ to act as the eyes and ears for the local After entering the house, Detective McNett, ment agencies. These efforts were signifi­ police force. 36 years old, a 15-year police veteran, was cantly assisted by the U.S. military, which These efforts serve as fitting tributes to shot twice in the right eye and killed. last year provided more than 16,000 hours the fallen heroes that we honor here today. For these men, and for all men and of air surveillance and over 2,500 ship days Our heros embody the courage and commit­ women in this country and around the of maritime support in the war against ment that built America, and which will see world who have perished in the war on drugs. us through this battle. Let us, through our drugs, I would like to ask that we observe a Drug eradication programs are now under­ efforts, keep faith with these men and their moment of silence on this solemn occasion. way in 23 countries. That's up from just two sacrifice. Would you join me? Luddites has never quite disappeared. It's workplaces, drug-free homes, and drug-free rather like the Flat-Earth Society, which at schools. And that is what these men died least admits to being an anachronism. for, and that is what we must work for. OTA-THE HOME OF MODERN In the crusade for a drug-free America, DAY LUDDITES PERSONAL COMPUTERS these heroes gave all that they had and all In a modern context, the Luddites are that they were. Let us do all that we can to found in many communities, including the honor with-honor their memory. Through HON. ROBERT K. DORNAN scientific one, whose members should know our prayers, let us be with them. Through OF CALIFORNIA better. Roughly half the scientists at Los our work, let us commemorate their sacri­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Alamos in 1945 thought that the atomic fice. And through our achievement, let us Thursday, April 28, 1988 bomb would not fire. They were wrong. As celebrate their lives. Together we can recently as 30 years ago some very learned achieve what they died for-a drug-free Mr. DORNAN of California. Mr. Speaker, people decided that the U.S. needed only America. am continually amazed at the ostrich-like atti­ four computers-each of which was less ca­ Thank you and God bless you. (Applause.) tude of my liberal colleagues who refuse to pable than the Apple Macintosh on which I Attorney General MEESE: Thank you, Mr. believe that effective defenses can be devel­ am writing this article-to handle all of President, for those inspiring remarks, oped to protect the American people. As America's scientific and research needs. For­ which highlight our being here today. In tunately no one listened, and an industry your remarks you mentioned the heroes we proof they parade MADcapped scientists, who was born. are commemorating. Among those are two first and foremost, share the dream that the One can imagine the same people, less agents from the Drug Enforcement Agency, best hope for peace is to keep the American than 15 years ago, questioning the rationale one of the key institutions in our struggle people hostage to the threat of nuclear annihi­ for personal computers. After all, what pos­ against drug abuse. We're pleased to have lation. These scientists, most of which are not sible use does a private citizen have for a representing our drug law enforcement or­ weapons specialists, much less military ex­ computer? To write books? We already have ganizations, Jack Lawn, the Administrator perts, develop strawman scenarios which they typewriters for that. It will put secretaries of DEA, seated here on the dais. Jack has can conveniently tear down. I fear, from what I out of work, and who will buy a personal been honored recently by his election as computer, anyway? president of the International Drug En­ have read so far on the soon to be released Several tens of millions of Americans have forcement Conference. Office of Technology Assessment report on bought computers, it turns out, and they've We had a tragedy in the DEA recently strategic defense, that it will again skirt the made life a lot easier for secretaries, authors when two special agents, Paul Seema and real issue and argue that President Reagan's and a lot of Americans who never dreamed George Montoya, were killed in the course strategic defense initiative will not work. This that a personal computer could be such a of a heroin investigation near Los Angeles. is not only a gross error in judgment, but flies useful tool. Every time you see a TV com­ In that operation, one of their colleagues, in the face of reality. It totally ignores the re­ mercial for a personal computer, you should special agent Jose Martinez, was wounded. sults of objective, empirical tests (conducted remind yourself of the learned study made We thank God that he survived, and we're 30 years ago, then consider that the multi­ pleased to have him with us today. Surely, within the constraints of the ABM Treaty}, the billion-dollar PC industry did not exist even no one is a more worthy spokesman for tremendous advances in high-speed comput­ as a dream less than 15 years ago. That such those who risked their lives in the course of ing, aerospace technology and nonnuclear a thing is possible is evidence of that which the battle against drugs than Mr. Martinez. weapons development. Further, it is an insult the Luddite abhors. We call it "progress." And so it is my great honor at this time to to the tens of thousands of scientists, techni­ Today's Luddites are most often found in ask special agent Martinez to step up and cians and workers who labor on strategic de­ the anti-defense community in the U.S. say a few words. fenses on a daily basis and know the truth­ They oppose every new weapon. The Sting­ Agent MARTINEZ: First of all, I'd like to SDI is not only desirable to defend our Ameri­ er surface-to-air missile, for example, was take this opportunity to thank all my decried as a weapon that required its opera­ friends, family, and everyone in DEA-the can homeland but it can bring an end to the tor to have a master's degree; it was too DEA family-and all the other law enforce­ proliferation of nuclear weapons. SDI can and complex, too costly, too unreliable, and ment officers and community for their sup­ will work. should not be bought. As we all know now, port while I was hospitalized, and the gener­ Mr. Speaker, the attitude of the American, the U.S. gave Stingers to the Afghan free­ al public for their encouragement to me-all antidefense lobby is simply astounding. I think dom fighters, few of whom have advanced the letters I received. And I would also like Tom Clancy, the well-known author of "Red degrees in physics, and those overly com­ to thank everyone for the encouragement Storm Rising" and the "Hunt for Red Octo­ plex, ineffective and expensive weapons are that was shown to the loved ones of my ber," has made the best analogy I have heard being wielded by semi-literate hill people slain fellow agents, Paul Seema and George and were decisive in winning a war against Montoya. on the whole issue. He compares the liberal the Soviet Union. The Luddites were wrong. I am thankful for the greater public con­ arms control lobby and their illogical fear of Again. But don't expect any of them to cern about drug abuse. And thank you, Mr. defense with the 19th-century Luddites. I admit it. President and Mrs. Reagan, for your contri­ enjoin my colleagues to read Mr. Clancy's The current manifestation of the Defense butions to this awareness. commentary and contemplate his analysis. Luddites is the soon-to-be-released sades," Graves and her supporters con­ It is with a certain amount of regret that I After a leisurely repentence of 47 years, vinced Topa Management to take on the wish a fond farewell to such an able and re­ Congress is preparing to "apologize" by law aging structure and renovate it. The results spected member of the Framingham Police to the Americans of Japanese ancestry we of that first fight are evident, as the build­ Department. We are all aware of the risks that locked up after Pearl Harbor-and to mod­ ing is the centerpiece of the village and has Lieutenant Muto has faced during his career. estly indemnify the survivors. set the tone for future development. And we are all aware of the sacrifices he has The bill passed both houses easily. But But that's not all. As a member of the made in order to best serve the public as a some reactions from the small band of oppo­ Citizens Advisory Committee, Graves police officer. nents on the Senate floor are worth noting. They show how grossly an obvious point can helped draft the Pacific Palisades Commer­ I join his friends, colleagues, and wife Betty, cial Village Specific Plan, which set height be missed. in congratulating him on his well earned retire­ limits and enacted a strict sign ordinance to Consider, for instance, that noted contrar­ reduce clutter in the business area. ment and wish him well in his future endeav­ iant, Sen. Jesse Helms of North Carolina. With her innate tact and sense of good ors. "Fair is fair," the senator intoned, offering taste, Graves then took on the difficult an amendment to "provide that no funds shall be appropriated under this title until choice of encouraging merchants to abide TRIBUTE TO BEN F. HALL by the sign ordinance and remove unsightly the government of Japan has fairly compen­ window placards. She also accomplished the sated the families of the men and women HON. JOE SKEEN who were killed as a result of the . . . bomb­ seemingly impossible task of convincing ing of Pearl Harbor." business owners to take down large, over­ OF NEW MEXICO The "fairness" of this bizarre idea is con­ head signs-even though they are technical­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES cealed by its stark irony. After Pearl ly legal until 1989. Thursday, April 28, 1988 Harbor, thousands of unoffending, law-abid­ At the same time, recognizing a need for ing U.S. citizens-say it, senator, until it non-automobile transportation in the vil­ Mr. SKEEN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to ex­ sinks in: U.S. citizens-were summarily lage, Graves successfully implemented a press my gratitude to a New Mexico citizen stripped of rights, property and, in the case trial shuttle service last August that con­ who has served my home State well for the of some elderly people shipped off to drafty vinced city officials to implement the first past 7 years. Since 1981, Ben F. Hall has un­ huts on the plains, life itself. Unlike Ameri­ Palisades Village Shuttle. selfishly served as chairman of the New cans of, say, German or Italian descent, the As if that were not enough, she acted as Mexico State Agricultural Stabilization and Japanese Americans could be identified and moderator to bring the factious Swarthmore stereotyped. They paid a hideous price for Conservation [ASC] Committee. This commit­ being racially identifiable. Avenue one-way dispute to an amicable set­ tee is immensely important because it's mem­ tlement. And, along the way, she saw to it Helms' weird notion of fair play, these 47 that Ted Hayes, who led a group of home­ bers direct administration policy as it applies years later, is that the nisei should again be less marchers through this area last year, to various farm programs. Ben has served this held hostage for a distant racial connection got a hearing before the community. committee and his fellow agriculturists well. to the Japanese in Japan. They are as Letters written in her support showed the And for that, all New Mexicans owe him their American as Jesse Helms-perhaps a bit depth of admiration and warmth of the sincere thanks. more so, in fact, in their grasp of what the Ben and his wife, Frances, raise longhorn U.S. Constitution is all about. But they look community toward her. like the Japanese J apanese. cattle on the family's 40,000-acre ranch near Let us not blame Helms entirely, however, Taiban, NM. Ben is also a member of the New for his strange adaptation of a theory that Mexico Farm and Livestock Bureau, the New Americans are entitled-or as he would have Mexico Cattle Growers' Association and is in­ it, not entitled-to some benefit by virtue of volved in the State and National Longhorn racial identity. That kind of thinking is April 28, 1988 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 9487 fashionable today, so long as the goal is al­ Though only 4 years old, Citizen and Vic­ find some solice in the thought that, every leged to be beneficial. The senator's strange tims for Justice Reform has provided support day, John's contributions continue to protect borrowing of a trendy idea shows, however, for many victims of crime and their families. the lives and health of millions of American how easily it can be perverted into some­ thing quite nasty and wrong. And, their efforts in support of legislation to workers. John's legacy will live on far into the The whole point about the nisei is that aid these victims have been well noted in the future. they became victims of an unconstitutional House Crime Subcommittee, on which I serve. discrimination by virtue of racial identity, Mr. Speaker, I especially wanted to recog­ and for no other reason. "Racism" is an nize a founding board member of the organi­ WORLD POPULATION overused epithet today; but if their intern­ zation, Col. Earl Pruitt, a long-time friend of AWARENESS WEEK 1988 ment was not an example of it, the term has mine who received the award in the gorup's no useful meaning. Moreover, the policy that interned them, behalf. HON. ELIZABETH J. PATTERSON without any juridicial finding, was far from Perpetrators of crime are often glorified at OF SOUTH CAROLINA casual. It had distinguished sponsors. There the expense of victims, and Colonel Pruitt has IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES done much to promote the plight and trauma was President Roosevelt, to begin with. Thursday, April 28, 1988 Walter Lippmann, the newspaper columnist, of the victims of such villainy. approved. Earl Warren, who later would While there remains a great deal of work Mrs. PATTERSON. Mr. Speaker, some of become chief justice and a great civil liber­ ahead of them, Earl Pruitt and the Citizens my colleagues may already be aware that tarian, backed the internment. Justice Hugo and Victims for Justice Reform have garnered April 17 -23 was recognized throughout the Black, also a significant libertarian, thrice Nation as "World Population Awareness voted in the Supreme Court to uphold the much needed attention to this pressing prob­ policy. John McCloy, a dedicated public lem and set a standard for similar groups, as Week." I am pleased that my own State of servant then and later, continues even today well as for citizens of our Nation as a whole. South Carolina was an official participant. to defend the indefensible. About the only The proclamation signed by Gov. Carroll notable dissenter was Sen. Robert Taft, who Campbell, which was identical to the congres­ questioned the enabling bill when the TRIBUTE TO JOHN H. DENT sional resolution, could not have been better Senate was casually whooping it through. timed. The world's population is now growing The excuse was that the West Coast, after HON. FRANK HORTON faster than it ever has before, adding another Pearl Harbor, was of a sudden exposed to sabotage and espionage, with Americans of OF NEW YORK 90 million people every year. What's more, 92 Japanese ancestry the automatic suspects. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES percent of that annual growth is taking place This supposed threat was imaginary. It Thursday, April 28, 1988 in the Third World. The result is that many im­ was known to be imaginary by the two most poverished nations are being overwhelmed by competent sources of relevant information, Mr. HORTON. Mr. Speaker, I would like to population growth and are losing ground in the FBI and Naval Intelligence; and they take this opportunity to express my sense of the struggle for economic development. said so. Naval Intelligence had earlier de­ loss at the passing of a dear friend and former There has been a lot of talk about Panama tected and smashed the only significant colleague of ours, Congressman John H. Dent lately, and rightly so. But one aspect of the West Coast spy ring, centered in the Japa­ of Pennsylvania. nese consulate in San Francisco. But even if Panamanian situation which is rarely dis­ the threat had been real, it would not have John had a truly remarkable career in poli­ cussed is the ways in which its rapid popula­ excused the wholesale abolition of basic lib­ tics. Before entering the House of Represent­ tion growth contributes to its destabilization erties for a whole class of citizens, whose atives in 1958, he had served for 19 years as and its political woes. I choose the example of loyalty was unimpugned by evidence. a Democratic leader in the Pennsylvania Panama because, coincidentally, it is almost Interestingly, no such hysteria broke out Senate. exactly the size in land area as my home in Hawaii, presumably because people of The American worker owes a great debt of State, and yet the contrast is telling. Japanese ancestry were not a vulnerable mi­ gratitude to John Dent. As senior member of nority there, whose land and property were The population of South Carolina will not coveted by their neighbors. the Committee on Education and Labor, John double for another 100 years at present Aside from slavery and various sharp prac­ took the health of his constituents to heart in growth rates. By that time, however, Pana­ tices against the Indian tribes numbers would all too belatedly, to our better traditions. John Dent sought to protect the financial well­ place unthinkable pressures on Panama's Those like Helms who would hinge this being of the American citizen. He was the economy, social stability and natural environ­ overdue gesture of healing on some imagi­ principal mover behind the establishment of ment. The only possible solution is to work nary obligation of the Japanese government the Employee Retirement Income Security today to find ways to help Panama avoid that show that they still don't get the point­ Act. bleak scenario. even after nearly half a century. It is perhaps significant that John should I am, therefore, very pleased that the citi­ pass away at a time when there is great call zens of South Carolina did just that by gather­ LOUISVILLE CRIME VICTIM-AID in Congress for an increase in our national ing during the week of April 17-23 to consider GROUP RECEIVES HONOR minimum wage. John was a strong proponent the ramifications of rapid population growth in FROM PRESIDENT of a minimum wage to ensure that workers the Third World and possible humanitarian so­ were provided adequate salaries to care for lutions. HON. ROMANO L. MAZZOLI themselves and their families. I suggest that it might be in the best interest of Members even OF KENTUCKY today to go back and review some of John's ARMENIAN RIGHTS IN NA­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES statements on the topic when examining mini­ GORNO-KARABAKH MUST BE Thursday, April 28, 1988 mum wage legislation. RECOGNIZED Mr. MAZZOLI. Mr. Speaker, on Monday, John and I became close personal friends April 18, in honor of Crime Victims Week, during his tenure in Congress. Through our HON. JIM BATES President Reagan and Attorney General conversations, I gained many insights into leg­ OF CALIFORNIA Edwin Meese recognized an organization from islation and came to respect and admire John IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES home, Citizens and Victims for Justice as a truly thoughtful and compassionate public Reform, Inc., for its work in behalf of crime servant. Thursday, April 28, 1988 victims. I wanted to take this opportunity to Let me end by offering my sincere condo­ Mr. BATES. Mr. Speaker, as a people com­ join all Louisville and Jefferson County resi­ lences to John's wife, Margaret, and their chil­ posed of many ethnic groups, we Americans dents in applauding this group for its hard dren. I wish to convey the similar sympathies must take a careful look at the current situa­ work and dedication to a laudable cause. of my wife, Nancy. I only hope that you can tion in Soviet Armenia. Since the First World 9488 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS April 28, 1988 War, the Armenian people in the mountainous the Maine affiliate's first president in 1981, Whereas after 5 years of private practice region of Nagorno-Karabakh have been sepa­ and was instrumental in organizing the affili­ he was appointed resident attorney for the rated from their community in Soviet Armenia ate. She still remains active in many aspects Screen Actors Guild in 1937, and then the of its operations, especially in the chapter de­ assistant executing secretary of the Guild in proper. Nagorno-Karabakh has been adminis­ 1939; and tered by adjacent Soviet Azerbaijan, despite velopment and annual meeting planning com­ Whereas he was chosen to be the national past assurances by the Kremlin that this mittees. executive secretary of SAG in 1943, a posi­ region would be returned to the jurisdiction of Cindy has had diabetes for nearly 20 years, tion he held with distinction for 29 years; Armenia. and is a nutritionist for the diabetes control and Last February, the legislative body of Na­ project. I am especially proud of her accom­ Whereas upon his retirement, a scholar­ gorno-Karabakh made a formal request to the plishments in helping to organize Camp Kee­ ship was created in his honor, and he re­ Soviet authorities to reunify their territory with to-Kin, Maine's camp for families with a dia­ ceived the Guild's Annual Honors in 1972 betic child. She serves as the nutritionist for Award, as well as the Funds, Silver Medal­ Soviet Armenia. The refusal by the Central lion Award of Honor; and Committee of the Soviet Union's Communist the camp. Cindy is known to everyone con­ Whereas he joined the Board of the Party resulted in mass demonstrations through nected with diabetes in Maine as a sensitive Trustees of the Fund in 1964 and served as the end of March. The Soviets have sup­ teacher and an inspirational friend. its president for the past eight years; and pressed demonstrations and riots in Nagrono­ These Maine citizens serve as examples to Whereas his philanthropic interests led Karabakh through harsh measures, in which all of us. Their battles against diabetes have him to the presidency of the Crippled Chil­ hundreds of Armenians have died. been fought with courage and determination. dren's Society of Los Angeles, his union con­ In the wake of this expression of Armenian They show us that with proper diagnosis and cerns and leadership qualities found expres­ treatment, diabetes can be coped with. sion as a vice president of the California identity and solidarity, the Kremlin recently Federation of Labor, and his civic responsi­ presented an 8-year plan to appease the I have joined many of my colleagues in co­ bilities afforded him the opportunity to people of Nagorno-Karabakh. This plan sponsoring a resolution proclaiming November serve as a member of the California makes assurances aimed at helping Armeni­ 1988 as National Diabetes Month. This procla­ Women's Board of Terms and Paroles from ans to retain their ethnic identity, and pro­ mation, which brings attention to the human 1973-1977, and his deep spiritual convictions motes economic and cultural development in and economic costs of diabetes, provides a were nourished as a Vestryman at the All the region. forum to educate the public about the dis­ Saint's Episcopal Church in Beverly Hills; While the Soviet plan will provide much­ ease, and highlights the need for continued and funding for medical research into the causes, Whereas on the eve of Israel's 40th Anni­ needed assistance to the region, this gesture versary, the Film Industry of California is must not be allowed to circumvent the funda­ treatments, and potential cures of diabetes, saluted for its work toward total rejection of mental problem. The people of Nagorno-Kara­ deserves the support of each of us. bigotry, hatred, terrorism and exploitation; bakh are still separated from their Armenian I ask my colleagues to look around your dis­ and brethern in Soviet Armenia. The demonstra­ tricts and discover the Laura Bailey's and Whereas Jack Dales recognizes that an tions will not cease, and the brutal suppres­ Cindy Hale's who live near you. We in Maine economically secure Israel is fortified by the sion will not terminate, until a reunification of are lucky to have these two dedicated citizens Israel Bond program, which is now in its the Armenian people is implemented by the working on behalf of those afflicted with dia­ 37th year of providing urgently needed fi­ betes. nances to develop every major aspect of Is­ Soviet Union. I urge my colleagues to join me rael's resources; and in demanding Soviet recognition of the ethnic Whereas Israel Bond dollars remain in the integrity of the Armenian people, and urging RESOLUTION FOR JOHN L. United States to pay for American goods the Soviet Government to incorporate Na­ DALES and services, produced by American labor, gorno-Karabakh into Soviet Armenia. and transported to Israel by American transport: Now therefore, be it HON. HENRY A. WAXMAN Resolved, That the Members salute the NATIONAL DIABETES MONTH OF CALIFORNIA State of Israel on its 40th Anniversary of In­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES dependence; and be it further Resolved, That the Members extend their HON. JOSEPH E. BRENNAN Thursday, April 28, 1988 highest commendations to John L. (Jack> OF MAINE Mr. WAXMAN. Mr. Speaker, I am proud to Dales for his outstanding record of diligent IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES submit the following resolution by which John and devoted service to and concern for the Thursday, April 28, 1988 L. Dales will be honored at the Motion Picture benefit of his community, his industry and and Television Fund's annual Dinner of State his faith, and congratulate him upon being Mr. BRENNAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to designated to receive Israel's Torch of Free­ commend two Maine citizens whose efforts in on May 5, 1988: dom award; and be it further the fight against diabetes deserve our praise RESOLUTION FOR JOHN L. DALES Resolved, That suitably prepared copies of and thanks. Each will receive special awards Whereas the State of Israel salutes the this resolution be transmitted to John L. at the annual meeting Saturday of the Maine Motion Picture and Television Fund on May Dales, his wife Freda Elizabeth of 52 years, 5, 1988 at the annual Dinner of State, and and his two sons, Dr. Loring Dales of Berke­ affiliate of the American Diabetes Association. honors John L. Dales president of the Fund ley, California, and the Reverend Randolph Laura Bailey, a volunteer who has lived with and, Dales of Wolfeboro, New Hampshire. diabetes for over 36 years, has brought a per­ Whereas the Motion Picture and Televi· sonal and poignant example to those around sion Fund is a charitable organization sup­ her. She will receive the George Staab Award, ported by the people to the motion picture SALUTE TO THE CHESTNUT HILL given in appreciation to an individual who has and television industry and, LOCAL diabetes and who has contributed significantly Whereas the Fund represents a unique ex­ to the diabetes cause. pression of the honored American tradition that members of a family accept as normal, HON. WILLIAM H. GRAY III Laura, president of the American Diabetes the responsibility of caring for its own, and OF PENNSYLVANIA Association-Maine affiliate in 1983-84, has Whereas the Fund has been doing just IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES been very active on the chapter development that since it was founded in 1921 and, Thursday, April 28, 1988 committee and has been primarily responsible Whereas on May 5, 1988, at the Annual for support group activity in the Augusta area. State of Israel Salute to the Film Industry Mr. GRAY of Pennsylvania. Mr. Speaker, 30 She served on the National Committee on Af­ of California, John L. (Jack> Dales will re­ years ago, the Chestnut Hill Community Asso­ filiate Associations for 2 years and has testi­ ceive the coveted Torch of Freedom award ciation-a group of residents in northwest fied several times before the Senate Appro­ in recognition of his lifetime of involvement Philadelphia-was concerned about a host of on behalf of his fellow man of all faiths; and priations Committee to enlist support for fund­ Whereas he is a Southern California social, economic, and political problems. In an ing for diabetes control programs. Sabra, born in Santa Monica in 1907, who effort to alert other people in the community Cindy Hale will be the second special hon­ graduated Los Angeles High School in 1925, about these problems, they published an oree, and will receive the Randy Toothaker graduated Stanford University in 1929 and eight-page tabloid called the Chestnut Hill Award for her special contributions. Cindy was Stanford University Law School in 1932; and Local. April 28, 1988 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 9489 It was rough going for the tabloid back in Recently, he offered his services to the loved. However, I am capable of serving a 1958. There was no paid staff then, only a community organization known as Women nation that gave me refuge and saved me dedicated cadre of hard-working volunteers. Against Rape. Through this community out­ from the jaws of communism. I can combat The weekly operated on a hand-to-mouth reach, he has already helped many individuals the forces that war against the nation I now basis, with financial contributions from area in that community to deal with some of the love and respect. I watched American sol­ storekeepers helping to keep it afloat. Indeed, persistent problems of our society, that of diers feed my friends and relatives during the first 6 or 7 years were quite precarious. rape and sexual abuse. the savage evacuation and subsequent tur­ moil years following 1975. I witnessed the But today, the Local is self-supporting. It When he delivered that public service an­ commitment of United States servicemen as now averages 68 pages an issue. And money nouncement, he provided the stimulus for indi­ they protected a lost and dying land. I made raised from subscriptions and advertisements viduals who had been seeking help but who a vow as a small child to one day repay a is used by the community association-some had previously been uncertain about what country that has given me a new life! That's 3,500 members-strong-to fund a thriving sen­ they could do. why I want to be a Cadet or Midshipman iors center and various other projects includ­ It is those services for which the community and for no other reason. ing land-use and the beautification of German­ and the organization Women Against Rape town Avenue. are thankful and for which they congratulate Earlier this year, editorials and stories in the Mr. Landon. Local focusing on the need to rebuild the Cre­ Through Mr. Landon's endeavors, one of sheim Valley Bridge, a key rail bridge in the the Nation's least discussed problems has STUDENTS FOR CHILD community, had a tremendous response. been given a forum for open and helpful dis­ SURVIVAL WEEK Readers wrote letters to their elected officials. cussion. They made phone calls and circulated peti­ Women Against Rape, also known as WAR, HON. BENJAMIN A. GILMAN tions. As a result, the bridge-which has been has done its share as well to wage a battle closed since June 1987-will receive a $10 against the lack of understanding and of com­ OF NEW YORK million overhaul. passion. Through victim assistance and crime IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Editors and writers at the "hard hitting, no­ prevention programs, WAR has dedicated its Thursday, April 28, 1988 nonsense" newspaper have won awards from energies to the problems of rape and sexual Keystone Press and Sigma Delta Chi for its abuse. Indeed, rape is a problem that is not Mr. GILMAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise to urge high standards of professional journalism. In limited to women but which also affects men. strong support of House Joint Resolution 505, addition, the Local has received blue-ribbon Mr. Landon's efforts are encouraging in that legislation that declares May 1 through May 5 ranking from the National Press Association they show an understanding of the problem, a as "Students for Child Survival Week." for highest quality weekly newspaper. willingness to deal with the problem, and a I commend the gentleman from New York The paper is the success it is today be­ desire to help others deal with their problems. [Mr. FLAKE] for having the insight to develop cause of its heroes and heroines-volunteers I commend Mr. Landon for those efforts the bill. His leadership on the Select Commit­ like 90-year-old Ellen Wells, who has been and hope that his willingness to engage the tee on Hunger is much appreciated. with the paper since its inception and is still community in a frank discussion will be an ex­ It is an honor for me to represent constitu­ writing. The weekly-with a circulation of ample to others that talking about the prob­ ents of the 22nd District of New York who are 10,000-is alive and well, and growing, and lems of rape is one step in dealing with the participating in the "Balloons for Child Surviv­ ready for the next 30 years because of the problem. al" fundraising activity. I am especially energy, commitment, and love of editor Marie Jones and associate editors Mary Jane Shelly, pleased that many students attending Ruth Russell, and Katie Worrall. WHY YOU DESIRE TO BECOME A Monroe-Woodbury School have taken a keen This Sunday, May 1, the Local will celebrate CADET OR MIDSHIPMAN interest in the event and the importance of its 30th birthday at the town hall in northwest child survival. They are to be further com­ Philadelphia. HON. RUPERT K. DORNAN mended because they will not actually release I know my colleagues here in the House will OF CALIFORNIA their balloons. join me in congratulating the Local and offer­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Apparently, once it come to their attention ing heartfelt wishes for 30 more years of con­ Thursday, April 28, 1988 that fish and wildlife would be threatened, it tinued success. was decided to hold a "balloon unlaunch." Mr. DORNAN of California. Mr. Speaker, In the Congress there is a link between the when United States servicemen returned from WOMEN AND MEN AGAINST Vietnam, many were ridiculed by Americans environment and hunger, too. Last year, I in­ RAPE who believed our Nation was fighting an im­ troduced a bill that set aside funding to 8top moral war. the desertification and deforestation of subSa­ HON. JAMES J. FLORIO As a supporter of the brave and honorable haran Africa. Due to the deadly combination of overcultivation, overgrazing, and deforest­ OF NEW JERSEY men and women who served the cause of IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES freedom in Southeast Asia, I would like to ation, large chunks of the Sahara are rapidly turning into desert. Desertification now threat­ Thursday, April 28, 1988 submit into the RECORD a statement from Han Nguyen, a 17 -year-old high school student ens about 2. 7 million square miles south of Mr. FLORIO. Mr. Speaker, when some situ­ who escaped from Vietnam and now resides the Sahara. ations are discussed openly, frankly, and with in my congressional district. Han, who I re­ Approximately 40,000 children under the understanding, those problems become much cently nominated for an appointment to a U.S. age of 5 die each and every day from hunger less problematic. That is the case with rape. service academy, wrote on his application a . .. about 15 million a year. Indeed, one of the many individuals who moving tribute to all those who fought and What is so upsetting about this is that it can has been outspoken in dealing with that prob­ sacrificed for freedom in Vietnam. Han was so be prevented. The child survival techniques lem and with offering advice and assistance is moved by their compassion and dedication utilized by private voluntary organizations Michael Landon. that he now wants to join their noble ranks. around the world can turn the situation around Well before he became an internationally Mr. Speaker, I hope that all Americans who recognized celebrity, he was a locally recog­ if the proper level of resources are made served in Vietnam will read Han's tribute and available. nized part of Collingswood, NJ. know that those who lost their nation to com­ In his hometown of Collingswood are the With the help of more initiatives like the munism will be eternally grateful for their dedi­ Hamilton bicentennial and the Monroe-Wood­ roots that would later serve him well in his cation and sacrifices. professional career as an actor, director, and bury school "Balloons for Child Survival", we Question. Briefly explain why you desire make certain that children around the world a producer. to become a Cadet or Midshipman. It is to these roots that he has often re­ My people will never be the same. My will have a better chance of survival. turned. He has worked diligently in addressing country will never be the same. I can never Accordingly, I urge my colleagues to sup­ the needs of that community. go back to a culture and a land that I once port House Joint Resolution 505. 9490 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS April 28, 1988 TRIBUTE TO RABBI JOSEPH J. closing notification provision. This provision indicated that the suicide rate among plant RUDAVSKY ensures that companies considering closing closing victims was 30 times greater than their business do not hide their plans until the normal. HON. ROBERT G. TORRICELLI last minute from their employees and from the While suicide is the most shocking and visi­ OF NEW JERSEY communities where their businesses are locat­ ble result of the physiological and psychologi­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ed. I believe this provision is similar in spirit to cal traumas that affect all displaced workers legislation that this Congress passed years Thursday, April 28, 1988 to varying degrees, depression, grief, and a ago-legislation such as minimum wage re­ sense of total isolation usually afflict the vic­ Mr. TORRICELLI. Mr. Speaker, it is with ad­ quirements and child labor laws. tims of a closure as well. These feelings, and miration and respect that I rise today to honor Mr. President, your own Task Force on Eco­ a loss of confidence which most workers ex­ Rabbi Joseph J. Rudavsky, Ph.D., on the oc­ nomic Adjustment and Worker Dislocation has perience contribute heavily to the inability of casion of his retirement. A dynamic man of in­ stated that advance notification of plant clos­ displaced workers to adjust and find new em­ tegrity and compassion, Rabbi Rudavsky has ings and large-scale permanent layoffs to both ployment opportunities. been the devoted spiritual leader of Tempie employees and the community is good indus­ Many case studies of plant closings have Sholom since 1962. trial practice. identified serious strains on the families of un­ He was ordained at Hebrew Union College­ Many companies in our Republic now offer employed workers. Undoubtedly, the stress, Jewish Institute of Religion and was awarded some form of advance layoff notice. They be­ anxiety and depression realized by the dis­ a masters degree as well as a DD degree. His lieve it does not hurt productivity. The U.S. placed worker is magnified in the overall other degrees include a bachelor degree from Chamber of Commerce does not support plant family setting where the spouse and the chil­ Brooklyn College and a sacred theology mas­ closing notification, but it does encourage dren become highly vulnerable victims to this ters degree from the School of Theology at business to give advance layoff notices when emotional fallout. Boston University. He chose to concentrate possible. The adverse effects of a plant closure or his academic research on the Holocaust, and Our major trading partners-West Germany, mass layoff, however, extend far beyond dis­ in 1978 earned his Ph.D. degree from New Canada, and Japan-have such plant closing placed workers and their families. The impact York University with a dissertation topic enti­ regulations and they are doing very, very well. of a major plant closing has a domino effect tled "The Sanctification of Life During the Hol­ In fact, they are doing much better than we ocaust." are in the area of trade. which permeates into the entire community. In addition to congregational rabbinic work, If these points do not convince you not to Local businesses lose profits because of their the rabbi has distinguished himself through his veto the trade bill, please consider the follow­ dependence on the plant or its workers to buy exceptional knowledge and skill as a teacher ing: their goods and services. Their lost profits in and historian. Rabbi Rudavsky directed Hillel Many of the millions of families affected by turn increase the roles of the unemployed. As Foundations at the University of Texas and business closings and permanent layoffs the work force exodus escalates, the property the University of Georgia, where he taught suffer devastating losses, both on a financial values decline. All of these events-workers courses in Hebrew and Judaic studies. He has level and in terms of their mental and physical being laid off, the plant closing, the local busi­ also taught Hebrew and Jewish civilization at health. Earning losses are the most immediate nesses losing profits, the property values de­ Bergen Community College. Since 1981 he and obvious result of job loss. Research show clining-cause a decrease in the tax reve­ has served as the Director of the Center for that most workers, and particularly older work­ nues, plus the increased public expenditures Holocaust and Genocide studies at Ramapo ers displaced by plant closings, continue to for terminated workers lead to increased tax College. In addition to directing the Center, he suffer large income losses even when they rates or reduced public services for all com­ teaches Holocaust studies. A recognized succeed in finding new work. munity residents. Ultimately, this all leads to scholar, he is the author of a recently pub­ The most recent evidence of the devastat­ the virtual demise of previously thriving mu­ lished book, "To Live With Hope * * * to Die ing economic effect of job loss on workers is nicipalities. Clearly, these private sector disin­ With Dignity." illustrated in a report issued by the Bureau of vestment decisions continue to have devastat­ Rabbi Rudavsky is a member of the Gover­ Labor Statistics which surveyed workers dis­ ing public consequences. Therefore, in order nor's advisory council on the Holocaust and placed from their jobs between 1979 and to protect the revenue base of local govern­ also serves on the steering committee of the 1983. Of the 11.5 million displaced workers ments, prepare the various social service National Association of Holocaust Organiza­ identified by the Bureau, approximately half agencies for the needs of displaced workers, tions. He was an elected member of the lost their jobs in plant closings and half in per­ and pursue strategies to avert closings, com­ board of the United Jewish Community, manent work force reductions. When the munity leaders and local officials need timely Bergen County's Jewish Federation, and same displaced workers were surveyed in notice of plant closings and mass layoffs as serves on its allocation, education, and com­ January 1984, 40 percent were still jobless. Of well as accompanying information regarding munity relations committees. He was founding the 60 percent who managed to find new the decisionmaking process. president of the Bergen County Board of jobs, fewer than half were earning as much as Plant closings and other operational Rabbis and past president of the New Jersey they had in their old jobs. changes are usually undertaken by manage­ Association of Reform Rabbis. Rabbi Ru­ Although the financial impact of a job loss is ment for the benefit of a business owner in an davsky and his wife Charlotte, a retired school devastating, the health effects surrounding a attempt to reduce costs and maximize profit. teacher have three grown children. job loss can be even more severe. Research­ When such decisions are made prudently, the Rabbi Rudavsky's genuine concern and ers have documented numerous physiological owners capitalize on their investment and commitment to Temple Sholom these past 26 changes caused by stress following plant clo­ those employees whose jobs are not eliminat­ years certainly defines him as one of the spe­ sures, including increased blood pressure, ed may benefit from greater job security. Man­ cial few who has truly made a difference. I join blood sugar and cholesterol levels. These agement does not have a monopoly on with family, friends, and the congregation that symptoms normally drop if workers find new wisdom and may not see opportunities to im­ honors him, in wishing Rabbi Joseph J. Ru­ employment. Other medical effects have also prove the productivity of an existing plant­ davsky all the best in the years ahead. been found in workers and their families fol­ opportunities which the employees may well lowing plant shutdowns: weight loss, hyperten­ recognize. Even where a management deci­ URGE PRESIDENT NOT TO VETO sion, ulcers, alcoholism, and increased inci­ sion to close a plant is economically prudent TRADE BILL dences of diabetes and respiratory diseases. for the workers who lose their jobs, manage­ It is no exaggeration to state that a plant clo­ ment's decision is an assault on their financial HON. WILLIAM 0. LIPINSKI sure or permanent mass layoff can create se­ stability, health, and happiness. However, with OF ILLINOIS rious medical problems for displaced workers. advance notice and the employers' coopera­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Nothing illustrates the destructiveness of tion-along with a willingness to consider rea­ job loss for the worker and his or her family sonable alternatives--many more plant Thursday, April 28, 1988 more clearly than the evidence that plant clos­ closings could be averted. Mr. LIPINSKI. President Reagan, I ask you ing victims are far more likely to commit sui­ Where a plant closing cannot be prevented, not to veto the trade bill because of the plant cide than the average person. A recent study responsible corporate action can mitigate April 28, 1988 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 9491 some of the damage their decisions cause ratio Alger. He is also a personal friend whose $7 ,000-lots of cachet for those with limited and ease the impact on employees by giving own talents and warmth are well known to cash. at least a 1-year closing notice and a variety me. Judging from the success of the twelve­ Fourteen years ago, he was a man who year-old, $32-million business, the galleries of ancillary benefits including severance pay have just the sort of aesthetics and environ­ and an early retirement plan, extension of life loved art and money-but had little of either. ment that suburbia's thirty-something set and medical insurance, profit sharing improve­ So, foregoing his chance to become a famous has been waiting for. "We get a lot of first­ ment, and relocation expenses or transfer TV producer, Marty began buying multiple time art buyers who come out to buy a pair rights to the company's newest facility. In ad­ copies of lithographs and would then resell all of jeans and wind up with a Warhol," Blind­ dition, companies which are in the midst of but one to make up the cost. The system er says magnanimously, explaining that in­ closing down their doors should also consider worked. Going from a personal collection of stant financing is available through an inde­ in-plant job search centers, financial counsel­ about seven paintings, Marty today has over pendent creditor. "Our galleries are very in­ ing, funding to retrain displaced employees, 200 pieces. viting places. If nothing else, they provide a and a task force to assist the community in Several years later, in 1981 Marty opened a respite from a busy shopping day." showroom in Los Angeles. It has been a thriv­ Fittingly, Blinder started his business as finding alternative uses for the abandoned fa­ inauspiciously as the manner in which his cility. ing business ever since. That showroom con­ customers usually stumble across it. A Although these are all reasonable support tains works of the famous and the not yet former stockbroker and struggling TV pro­ measures, many businesses today do virtually famous. From Warhol and Rosenquist to ducer, he owned six lithographs in 1974 and nothing either in consulting with their employ­ Kenny Scharf and Keith Haring-two of the had his eye on number seven when he real­ ees or in providing compensatory benefits to young artists Marty's gallery is featuring. The ized his penchant for art exceeded his fi­ lessen the impact or damage their disinvest­ stock in his business has nearly tripled, and nances. In order to afford the piece, Blinder ment decisions cause. he has now grossed millions. tracked down the wholesaler and offered to A recent study conducted by the Bureau of Yet, despite his personal success, Marty buy two copies of the lithograph with cash has not forgotten those humble years when up front-galleries traditionally get billed­ Labor Statistics revealed that of the 11 .4 mil­ and managed to afford the work by selling lion workers displaced between 1974 and he had a hard time owning art because he couldn't afford it. The goal of his showroom is the second print to an acquaintance at a 1984, 5.5 million received no advance notice price between retail and wholesale. "Next I of and did not expect their layoff. to make quality works of art available to those bought three pieces and sold two of those," It is an undeniable fact that hundreds of who .don't have access to exquisite New York he recalls. "That sale fully covered my pur­ thousands of Americans a year have their jobs galleries. Art, he believes, should not be a chase." By paying COD, an unusual ar­ terminated and are thrown out on the streets hobby solely of the upper class. rangement that he still practices, Blinder without any warning. Unfortunately, hundreds If that doesn't sound like a typical art became a favorite among the print publish­ of thousands of families are forced to face the dealer, it's because Marty isn't. If you met ers and soon found himself purchasing in in­ creasing quantities and spending as many as financial, psychological, and medical trauma him, you probably wouldn't guess what he does for a living. He's got a great sense of fourteen hours a day on the phone trying to of job loss without an opportunity to prepare hustle the pieces to retailers around the for it. humor and, as a recent article in Esquire noted, "Hip is not what he strives to be." country. The facts are clear on this issue. Without Martin Blinder's company grew along meaningful legislation requiring employers to Mr. Speaker, I request that the Esquire with his art collection In a business that's dominated by trim way, and it stops there. I allow my emotions The American work force has made im­ to lead me to a work of art, but then I sit measurable contributions to the economic ad­ men who speak in cultured tones and ooze elitist attitude, Martin Blinder is an anoma­ back and analyze the cost and potential vancement of this country. Through their vi­ ly. He does not party at Nell's, talks in a return, the way I would for any other in­ brant spirit, innovative technology, and sweat, sped-up Hollywood accent seasoned with vestment." our workers have created a modern industrial Brooklynese, and wants little more than to In time, Blinder began thinking about giant. It is, therefore, incumbent upon us all to sell art in shopping malls. Hip is not what publishing editions of images and cutting address the problem of plant closings and find he strives to be. out the middlemen he was buying from. His equitable solutions that will not only revitalize Anchored on either side by, say, a Macy's break came in 1976 when he convinced Sal­ or a Bloomingdale's, his galleries offer vador Dali to allow him to put out a series the economy but also serve to protect our of surrealistic lithographs. "I found part­ labor force, which has been the bulwark of medium-priced etchings and lithographs (signed and numbered and in editions of ners who helped me make the first payment American society. fifty to five hundred) by art stars such as to Dali," says Blinder, explaining that his One last bit of information, Mr. President. Warhol, Rosenquist, and Mir6. "The estab­ $350,000 deal with the legendary eccentric Most of the people that have been hurt and lished dealers seem to think that only the gave him credibility with a lot of other art­ will be hurt by a lack of plant closing notifica­ upper class can own art," forty-one-year-old ists. Despite the ongoing profits, however, tion were the so-called swing Democratic Blinders says. "I'd like to give people who Blinder pulled out of the Dali market four voters that helped you get elected in 1980 don't have access to New York galleries the years later when it became flooded with and again in 1984. You needed their help then same thrill that I get from buying work that counterfeits. By 1981 Blinder was grossing about $2.5 and they need your help now. I love." Despite the art that surrounds him-a recently acquired painting by Frank million, publishing most of what he was sell­ Stella takes up the better part of a wall in ing, and decided to open a showroom in MARTIN BLINDER: ART his Van Nuys, California, office-Blinder op­ L.A.'s decorator district. It was an up-and­ ENTREPRENEUR erates with the same unabashed eye on the coming shopping area, and people wandered bottom line as his retailing neighbors. His into the gallery thinking it was a retail business is clearly an equation of art plus shop. Pleasantly surprised, Blinder marked HON. MEL LEVINE commerce. the art up to the appropriate retail prices OF CALIFORNIA His Martin Lawrence Galleries (the name and cordoned off a back room for wholesale IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES comes from an early, short-lived partner­ customers. ship with a man named Lawrence), made up The change of strategy was fortuitously Thursday, April 28, 1988 of twenty-one outlets across the country, timed: "I went through a very rocky period Mr. LEVINE of California. Mr. Speaker, I rise brings limited-edition prints to towns where with the wholesale business during the re­ graphics are typically available only cession of the early 1980s," he recalls. "The today to bring to my colleagues' attention an through glorified poster shops. In contrast mom-and-pop galleries couldn't afford to interesting and significant article about a dis­ to his garishly cluttered competitors, Blind­ pay their bills, and it was the retail busi­ tinguished American, Martin Blinder. Marty is a er's galleries are sleek, well-lit places where ness, with immediate payment, that carried self-employed art dealer in Van Nuys, CA, and the work is carefully hung, tastefully dis­ us." Blinder recognized the need for his own the story of his success has the touch of Ho- played, and usually sold for $1,000 to retail outlets and began "malling" art in 9492 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS April 28, 1988 1980. Three years later he took the compa­ THE DEATH OF GORDON A. The contributions of Pro-Power and its ny public. FLEURY ready reservoir of talent is all the more timely "My competitors thought I was crazy," he these days with funding for local social serv­ recalls with a chuckle. "They knew I owned ices strapped to the limit and tears in the a fine-art gallery and couldn't figure out HON. ROBERT T. MATSUI why I wanted to open in a shopping mall." OF CALIFORNIA social safety net widening. At the end of 1987. the stock, which origi­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Pro-Power is people that care, people in­ volved, people willing to offer themselves and nally sold for $2 per share and reached a Thursday, April 28, 1988 high of $8.50 in October, was holding steady their talents to benefit their community with no at $5.25. Mr. MATSUI. Mr. Speaker, last November expectation of personal reward. It's another Art is highly speculative, of course, but Gordon A. Fleury, a great American and dedi­ shining example of why I feel Louisville and Blinder has carved out a relatively safe cated public servant, passed away. An out­ Jefferson County's greatest asset is its niche for himself and his investors. The standing lawyer, assemblyman, and judge, people. Indeed, retirement in no way signals company is largely vertical, now producing Gordon left behind an outstanding record of the end of the one's usefulness of productivi­ half of what it sells-and sells work mostly achievement and public service. ty. by artists who have established themselves He began his law career in 1939, and was There are fewer more noble callings than to as bankable in the one-of-a-kind art market. appointed deputy district attorney in Sacra­ serve one's fellow man. Harold Rosen and Two of his most recent signings are Kenny mento just 2 years later. He served in the U.S. Scharf and Keith Haring, whose paintings Pro-Power personifies this tradition. And, I ap­ Navy during World War II. In 1948 he suc­ plaud this spirit of voluntarism and hope the sell for as much as $50,000 any other, has had its share of hard knocks and individual rights enabled his people to and disappointments, but like a strong see the desirability of a constitutional de­ It was the kind of day, the kind of family deeply grounded in its roots, we have mocracy. . . . Chiang was a man of the moment, that you never forget. Rather, it always drawn together to shelter and love people. For many years he frequented the lives on in your mind as an unforgettable the weaker among us. homes of ordinary men and women in the event and in your heart as a precious keep­ country. He shared their meals, their joys sake. My grandfather is no longer here. I miss and sorrows. He was their father, their I could hardly believe my eyes! As I looked my talks with him. I miss his advice. I can brother, their cousin and their friend. He on, my dad and his younger brother, eight still hear his favorite saying, "The wheel will be missed by all." and four years old respectively, played that squeaks gets the grease," and then Ambassador Chien also pointed out that among the bountiful rocks in the moun­ there was his infamous marital advice President Chiang's foresight made it possi­ tains. Their family had made their annual "move as far away from your in-laws as pos­ ble for the Taiwan-born Lee Teng-hui to pilgrimage to a rather rustic cabin where sible." He meant well. He was a good man. I succeed Chiang. Clearly President Lee is a they vactioned each fall. I admired Old just hope and pray that someday I will pass good choice for all the Chinese people. Mr. Grandad, as I've heard my Great-Grandfa­ on to my children the love, values, and prin­ Lee spent much of his early career as a uni­ ther referred to many times, as he surveyed ciples which he shared with me for so many versity professor and agricultural economist what he believed to be "the most beautiful years. I hope that I can be an example to before joining government service in 1972, thing that God did ever create, next to them not only in word, but also in deed. under the invitation of Mr. Chiang. From Grandma, mind you." My family says he 1978 to 1981 Lee was mayor of Taipei and was quite a character. I progressed to see In the same way, we as Americans need to from 1978 to 1981 he was governor of other strange sights, such as my grand­ instill within our children and their chil­ Taiwan province. mother in a two-piece bathing suit at the dren a pride and love for their country. It is Noted for his modesty, sincerity and integ­ beach and my Grandfather without a gray hair on his head. and freedoms so vital to the American way ing the leader of the Republic of China on As you might have already guessed, I was of life. Just as this heritage of liberty has January 13, Lee has amply demonstrated watching a videotape. Prepared by my Aunt been passed from generation to generation his leadership: by being named and con­ and Uncle from old home-movie reels for my till it reached you and me, even so, we, out firmed as acting chairman of the ruling Grandparents 53rd Anniversary, it was the of a sense of duty and love for those who Kuomintang and by his open-style two-hour sole reason for our gathering. Because of will follow, should entrust to them a herit­ long press conference with 126 Chinese and the film's age, it was fuzzy and discolored in age in which they can take pride. foreign journalists on February 22. 9498 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS April 28, 1988 In his news conference Lee spoke most un­ Again and again, Chinese communists leadership. Taiwan's per capita GNP of equivocally of continuing President have proven to the world that they can't be $5,000.00 this year is nearly twelve times Chiang's democratization process, of pro­ trusted. Do the Taiwan people have any­ that of Mainland China. The only way moting economic growth and of increasing thing to gain by accepting Beijing's pledges Mainland China can increase its GNP is to contact, while reducing trade conflicts, with and promises? Absolutely not. At present, renounce the communist system and adopt the United States. although Taiwan has diplomatic relations a system based on free enterprise, allowing Lee also denounced the fallacy of the with a relatively small number of countries, every person, young and old, to reach his Taiwan Independence Movement and Beij­ Taiwan enjoys substantive and rewarding highest potential or productivity. ing's so-called "reunification" overtures in trade relations with nearly all the countries Reunification is not a dream, nor should it the guise of "one country, two systems" doc­ that matter. For instance, Taiwan is the be. All Chinese people would like to see one trine. Lee emphasized most emphatically fifth largest trading partner of the United unified China-a China that's strong, free that there is only one system for all China­ States. Its trade with the U.S. and Western and democratic, and I believe that the know as San Min Chu Yi-or simply a free Europe continues to grow at a brisk pace. As United States can play a significant role in and democratic society. long as business is good, the people on seeing that happen. Ladies and gentlemen, some critics argue Taiwan will live well, and there's no reason It is clear that the United States, because that Taipei seems too rigid in its approach for them to seek accommodations with Beij­ of its historic ties to the Republic of China to Beijing. After all, isn't Beijig offering a ing. and its official diplomatic relations with sweet deal? Beijing said it would allow Furthermore, the government as well as Mainland China, can influence the future of Taiwan to retain its capitalist system in ac­ the people on Taiwan is offended by Beij­ Taiwan. Any step taken by the United cordance with the Hong Kong model. ing's "carrot and stick" approach. Beijing's States can have dire consequences for the Yes, to the uninitiated, Beijing is bending frequent threat of using force against 19.5 million Taiwanese people, and I there­ itself backwards and is very reasonable, but Taiwan pleases no one. From 1949 to 1958, fore urge the United States to carefully to those who have experience dealing with Beijing leaders always spoke of a bloodbath weigh every word or every action it takes. the Chinese communists, they know that to take Taiwan. After their disastrous Any statement less than maintaining the Beijing can't be trusted. attack on Kinmen in 1958, they softened status quo will undermine Taiwanese peo­ Beijing's propaganda tactics are all too fa­ their tone and talked of occupying Taiwan ple's confidence in their future. It's in the miliar to the Kuomintang. Throughout his through peaceful means. But Beijing has United States' interest to see Taiwan contin­ life, the late President Chiang Kai-shek re­ never given up the threat of using force ue to be strong and stable in a strategic part peatedly warned his people of Chinese com­ against Taiwan. A few weeks ago, Beijing's of the world, Taiwan being only a few hun­ munists' treachery of applying "Happy Face Foreign Minister Wu said that China had dred miles from two major U.S. bases in the Diplomacy" in conjunction with their peace not precluded the possibility of using non­ Philippines. overtures to achieve their objectives. Such peaceful means to achieve reunification I urge the Republican Platform Commit­ distrust is easy to understand if one is to with Taiwan. tee to acknowledge the contributions made look at Chinese communists' words and Without ruling out the use of force, Beij­ by President Chiang Ching-kuo, to support deeds. After the excesses of the Cultural ing's pledge of allowing Taiwan to keep its President Lee Teng-hui in his efforts to Revolution of the 60s and 70s, promises own capitalist system and its own military carry out Mr. Chiang's legacy of a free and were made to the Chinese people that such on the basis of the Hong Kong plan of "one democratic Taiwan, to dismiss Communist campaigns would never be launched again. country, two systems" convinces no one in China's "one country, two systems" talk as However, in 1983, a ludicrous campaign the Kuomintang leadership. Clearly, Beij­ propaganda, and most importantly, to allow against "spiritual pollution" was started. ing's present peace overtures towards Taipei Absurdities abounded. Local party fanatics the two Chinas to work out their differences asked people to turn in music cassettes for a do not work and will not work. The reasons under the rubric of San Min Chu Yi. determination if they were "yellow" or por­ are simple. nographic in nature; owners of cassette Taipei is not overly worried about Beijing players were asked to register their ma­ using force. If Beijing is willing to exhaust ANDY BARR, AN UNCOMMON chines with local authorities; and in some its resources and its international image of MAN WITH THE WARM HEART cases even brightly-colored ski jackets were peace loving by launching an attack on OF A COMMONER considered "polluting" and banned. The ab­ Taiwan, Beijing might succeed in doing seri­ surdities of 1983 became serious political ous harm to Taiwan, given Beijing's numeri­ fare when a campaign against bourgeoise cal superiority in manpower and material. HON. CHARLES E. BENNETT liberalism was put in place early last year But then it is just as likely that Taipei's after repeated student demonstrations in better trained armed forces might repel an OF FLORIDA various parts of China. Several prominent attack from across the Taiwan strait. It's IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES liberal intellectuals were dismissed and com­ also possible that Washington might inter­ munist party secretary Hu Yaobang was de­ vene on the basis of the Taiwan Relations Thursday, April 28, 1988 moted. Act of 1979. The outcome of an armed inva­ sion by Beijing against Taiwan is by no Mr. BENNETT. Mr. Speaker, a Washington Chinese communists' habit of not keeping Post story some weeks ago told of Andy Barr, their word is legendary. Violence against means a sure thing for Beijing. Tibet is continuing today. In 1951, in at­ What's left? Peaceful reunification. For a real estate broker; and of his concern for tempting unification with Tibet, the com­ that to happen, Beijing must convince the and actions to aid the homeless. Later we had munists signed a 17-item "agreement con­ world that it means what it says, that it will lunch together in the Capitol, talking about cerning peaceful liberation of Tibet" which keep its word with its own people, that it what he has been doing to help the homeless; stipulated that the Chinese communists will honor its agreement with Tibet, that it and I asked him to write out for me any sug­ were not to interfere with Tibetan politics, will allow Hong Kong to preserve the capi­ gestions he might have. He has done this and Tibetan leadership system, Tibetan religion •talist system, and that it will, most impor­ tantly, immediately begin political and eco­ I include them at the end of my remarks and customs. However, the moment the today. communists entered Tibet, they showed no nomic reforms, in accordance with the intention of keeping the agreement. Taiwan model. Andy is "comfortably fixed financially"; but Let's look at Hong Kong. The joint com­ What's the Taiwan model? It's one built he doesn't write out checks but instead gives munique issued by Beijing and London pro­ on the Three Principles of the People the New York Times article reporting the fatal to young children. Deaths due to small parts a death penalty statute for persons convicted shooting of Sergeant McCormick: in toys are preventable. Congress must inter­ of willfully killing a law enforcement officer. [From the New York Times, Apr. 28, 19881 vene where the Consumer Product Safety My reasons were very basic. I said; Commission has failed. If the life of one child We must send a message that is loud POLICE OFFICER IS FATALLY SHOT IN DRUG is saved by a proper warning label, it will be enough and simple enough for even the SEARCH worth the effort. lowest levels of our criminal element to un­ One of them went established to recognize the efforts of the mili­ into a bedroom in the rear. She fired two or tary and civilian workers who maintain and op­ three shots through the door. One bullet erate our Nation's military installations. HON. LES AuCOIN went into the sergeant's face-the mandible, Fort Leonard Wood is deserving of this rec­ OF OREGON the jawbone." A .38-caliber revolver was re­ ognition. The future site of the Army Engineer­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES covered, he said. ing School, this Missouri post can boast of When the woman ran out of the bedroom Thursday, April 28, 1988 personnel and facilities that are unparalleled into the living room, the Commissioner said, Mr. AuCOIN. Mr. Speaker, today marks a throughout the U.S. Army. While a native Mis­ two other officers returned fire. Ms. Perez sad anniversary. One year ago, near the town sourian like myself might be prejudiced toward was struck in the arm and stomach and was of San Jose de Bocay, Nicaragua, an early tackled by the officers, who then grabbed Fort Leonard Wood, we now have proof of its morning attack by Contras killed three men ar­ the revolver from her. efficiency in the form of the Installation Excel­ riving to work on a hydroelectric project The other woman, identified as Maritzer lence Award. beside a stream. One of those killed was my Batista, 36 years old, was arrested without a In selecting Fort Leonard Wood for this struggle. As of 6 P.M. yesterday, no charges constituent, an American volunteer named honor, a panel of experts from the Depart­ had been filed against either woman. At the Benjamin Linder. Ben has not been forgotten, ment of the Army visited each installation, in­ news conference, however, Commissioner nor have the circumstances under which he specting its personnel, customer service, long­ Ward said, "You can be sure one of them died, nor the ideals for which he lived. range planning, facilities and logistics. The will be charged with homicide." The sadness which attends our memories Asked if the police were seeking any other Missouri post was recognized for its quality, of this event is, I am sure, repeated 50,000 suspects, Mr. Ward said, "We think we just innovative programs and its top-notch person­ times over in Nicaragua. That is how many missed a male." nel. Nicaraguans lost their lives in a war prosecut­ SET BACK FROM STREET The Show-Me-State is proud of its stellar in­ ed by this administration obsessed with The red-brick building at 24 Sickles Street stallation, and the entire Nation should be hounding the Sandinista government out of is set back from the street behind a concrete proud as well. Let's hope that we can contin­ office, even by illegal means. It was a con­ courtyard. Yesterday, blood trailed across ue this fine tradition of protecting our Nation's fused and divisive policy, a useless and tragic the courtyard and down three small sets of freedom and liberty. steps. war. Most of us hope and pray it is over, A woman on the third floor, who did not though I am not so naive as to think there are want to be identified, said she had heard TRIBUTE TO DR. MELVIN not some in the Government and even in this men banging on the door of Apartment 9D MILTON VILLARREAL Congress who are itching to renew what can and shouting, "Open the door, police." Then, she said, she heard a woman in the at best be called a march of folly. apartment screaming, both in Spanish and HON. HOWARD WOLPE Like many idealistic young people, Ben English, "You're not going to arrest me." A OF MICHIGAN Linder was fascinated by the idea that he few seconds later, the woman said, she IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES could use his skills to help poor people raise heard shots, followed by the unintelligible themselves out of poverty and free them­ screams of a woman. Thursday, April 28, 1988 selves from the ravages of hunger, ignorance, A plumber who was working in the base­ Mr. WOLPE. Mr. Speaker, I rise to pay trib­ and disease. He was a pioneer like those who ment, Germain Bacca, said that he did not ute to Dr. Melvin Milton Villarreal, assistant in opened the North American continent to de­ hear the shots but that as he came up from the cellar, a police officer shouted at him: State and Federal programs for the Lansing velopment and turned the resources of land, "Don't go out. Stay inside the building. Go Public Schools, Lansing, Ml. On Wednesday, water, and forests into wealth in our hands back." April 20, Dr. Villarreal was honored by his through new technologies, ingenuity, and hard COMPLAINTS ABOUT DRUG SALES many friends and colleagues for his tremen­ work. Courageous people with a sense of ad­ Several tenants said the residents of dous contributions in the area of literacy. venture do this kind of work all over the world, Apartment 9D moved in nine months ago. In the early 1980's Dr. Villarreal was wherever governments allow them. Whatever The tenants said they believed that drugs prompted to action by the recognition of the else you have to say about the Government of were being sold from the apartment. dire consequences of illiteracy in the United Nicaragua, it encourages this kind of develop- 9502 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS April 28, 1988 ment in villages and towns, and it has attract­ The reply I received on September 18, African Affairs has stated, this is "one of the ed people like Ben Linder, with the highest 1987, told me that the State Department was most brutal holocausts against ordinary motives and values, to work among the poor­ "initiating additional steps to obtain the maxi­ human beings since World War II." est of its people. mum information possible" concerning Ben The purpose of the report was to identify Many things about the death of Ben Linder Linder's death. I was told that the Department who was responsible for the tragedy in Mo­ at the hands of the Contras disturb me great­ was enlisting the help of the Justice Depart­ zambique. It pointed clearly and correctly at ly. One unanswered question goes to the ment, FBI, and Defense Department in its in­ Renamo as being responsible for a campaign heart of American conduct of this war-con­ quiry. I learned that U.S. Embassy officers did of terror which has forced over 800,000 Mo­ duct which led to the violent death of an not interview the Contras who did the killing zambicans out of the country, has internally American volunteer. Why were the Contras at­ until June 1, 1987, nearly 5 weeks after the displaced another 1.6 million, and placed 3.2 tacking a civilian project, the only purpose of attack. I was told that the Embassy officials million people at risk of starvation. which was to bring electricity to towns and who interviewed the Contras destroyed their However, the report neglected to mention farms so poor that they don't even have this notes and sketches. I was given depositions who is funding, arming and directing Renamo: basic amenity? done by the Contras for Nicaraguan investiga­ the Republic of South Africa. South Africa, in I have heard all the justifications, rational­ tors on June 10, 1987, after they had already order to ensure that Mozambique cannot be izations, and obfuscations that the Depart­ had discussions with United States officials; used as a base for those who would like to ment of State and other agencies have to these statements look for all the world like see an end to apartheid, has used Renamo to offer for the policy of attacking civilian targets they were rehearsed. And I was told that my bring the Mozambican people to their knees. like cooperative farms, schools, and electrical request for documents was being handled as The massacres of the civilian population, the projects. None of it makes the slightest sense a Freedom of Information Act request. attacks on health clinics and primary schools, to me or to the people I talk with in my dis­ Now 7 months later, Mr. Speaker, and a the destruction of basic infrastructure, all work trict. How do you win the loyalty of the people year after the attack which killed Ben Linder, to South Africa's benefit to protect its system when you destroy things they have built with silence reigns supreme at the State Depart­ of apartheid. their own hands to better their lives, when you ment. They have had nothing further to say The time has come for the U.S. Govern­ shatter their hopes, and yes, when you kill about their inquiry. They have reported no re­ ment to actively oppose this external face of their children? How could anyone think the sults. I have received not a single shred of the apartheid. We must remove all restrictions on American people would stand for a policy like documents I asked for. our aid to Mozambique and give the country this once they learned what was going on? It pains me to say it, but my conclusion has the assistance it needs to recover and devel­ I am happy to report, however, that the to be that the State Department has aban­ op. people of Oregon with the help of others doned its responsibility to bring the truth to I urge my colleagues to read the following across the country have raised $250,000 to the American people about an American citi­ op-ed from the April 27, 1988, Washington finish the hydroelectric project Ben Linder was zen named Benjamin Linder. That responsibil­ Post. This article by Kevin Lowther and C. working on. Despite the efforts of the Contras ity has instead been taken up by others who Payne Lucas of Africare is a compelling argu­ to deny the basic right of economic develop­ lack the vast resources of Government, but ment for increased assistance in the face of ment to the people of rural Nicaragua, the whose devotion to truth and justice will sus­ South Africa's terrorism in Mozambique. I also people of San Jose de Bocay will have elec­ tain them and whose determination to carry commend to their attention the lead editorial tricity. The ruinations of war will turn out to be forward Ben's work will be a hope and an en­ in the April 28, 1988, Washington Post. temporary, and Ben Linder's work for peace couragement to all people of good will. [From the Washington Post, Apr. 27, 1988] will triumph over them. But when I contemplate the actions of the "MASSIVE EVIL" IN MOZAMBIQUE State Department and other agencies in this SOUTH AFRICAN-SUPPORTED (By Kevin Lowther and C. Payne Lucas) case I remain deeply troubled. From the very TERRORISM IN MOZAMBIQUE The boy smiled hesitantly and shook beginning the State Department treated Ben hands. "He's beginning to come out of him­ Linder's death at the hands of the Contras as HON. MICKEY LELAND self," the American nurse said, explaining an inconvenience to be ignored so far as pos­ that the young Mozambican had little to OF TEXAS smile about. Renamo guerrillas had slit his sible. The incident apparently raised uncom­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES fortable questions about the kind of people we parents' throats while he watched, and Thursday, April 28, 1988 when he found his way to safety in neigh­ were backing in this war. Ben was an Ameri­ boring Malawi, he became one of 450,000 can citizen, killed by Contra attackers armed, Mr. LELAND. Mr. Speaker, the State De­ Mozambicans to flee there during the past trained, advised, and even, in many cases, di­ partment issued a report last week which doc­ 19 months. rected by American officials. Yet the Depart­ umented the tragedy taking place in Mozam­ At least 870,000 of Mozambique's 14 mil­ ment of State has to this day refused to com­ bique-a tragedy that many of us have long lion people have sought refuge across the plete an inquiry or to turn over to me informa­ been aware of. The report detailed the sav­ nearest border. Another million villagers, tion I have requested which could bear on the agery of Renamo, the anti-government insur­ driven from their homes by Renamo attacks and the disruption of agricultural produc­ question how Ben was killed. If there are per­ gents, describing incidents of "shooting tion, have been displaced within Mozam­ sons in the Government who know more deaths and executions, of axing, knifing, bayo­ bique. about this case than I do, they have not come neting, burning to death, forced drowning and As a pawn on the chessboard of southern forward-or they have not been allowed to asphyxiation." The report also mentions the Africa, Mozambique has been sacrificed in a come forward-to tell the facts to me or to mutilations of ears and noses that are often game of white against. black. First by Portu­ the American people. Renamo's trademark. gal during its five centuries of colonial ex­ Documents and photographs I obtained I commend the State Department for issuing ploitation. Next by Ian Smith's Rhodesia, from those who saw Ben Linder's body led this report, a report which paints an objective which punished Mozambique militarily for supporting Zimbabwean independence. And two highly respected clinical pathologists to and painfully accurate picture of the brutality now by South Africa, which had set out to conclude that Ben was shot at point blank of Renamo. The report leaves no room for neutralize Mozambique's capacity to serve range, presumably after having been immobi­ those who would like to portray Renamo as as a base for anti-apartheid movements. lized by a grenade or rifle fire. After many at­ "freedom fighters" with significant support To achieve this end, South Africa trans­ tempts to spur a honest inquiry by the State inside Mozambique. It states clearly that "the formed Renamo-an incubus summoned to Department into how Ben Linder was killed, relationship between Renamo and the civilian life by Rhodesian intelligence in 1976-into and who, including those in the chain of com­ population, according to the refugee accounts, one of the world's most active terrorist orga­ mand, was responsible, I wrote to Secretary revolves almost exclusively around a harsh nizations. How else to describe a group that last July Shultz on August 3, 1987, asking him to up­ extraction of labor and food." The result of slaughtered more than 400 men, women and grade the Department's efforts and requesting this relationship, by the State Department's children in the town of Homoine? Which all the documents which had resulted from conservative estimate, is that 100,000 civilians has committed atrocities throughout this any efforts by U.S. Government agencies to have been murdered by Renamo. As Roy country twice the size of California? Which find out what happened to Ben Linder. Stacy, Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for makes 10-year-old boys into killers? Which April 28, 1988 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 9503 has destroyed hundreds of rural clinics and kills many who try to escape areas over ages the attendance by United States officials schools and paralyzed economic activity in which it exerts loose control. But most of at the millennium ceremonies in celebration of the country? those who reach safety, pitiable as they may Christianity in Ukraine. American attendance UNICEF reported last year that the de­ be, should live to return home and begin to would demonstrate our support of a hypocriti­ struction of health posts and the interrup­ build again. tion of Mozambique's successful vaccination cal ceremony that does not show the reality of campaign had condemned tens of thousands [From the Washington Post, Apr. 28, 1988) the Ukrainian people who have no freedom, of children to die of measles and other pre­ PRETORIA'S VICTIMS IN MOZAMBIQUE religiously or culturally. As a cosponsor of the ventable diseases. Mozambique's children One of the troubles in a place like Mozam­ bill, I discourage the participation of the United die every day so that apartheid may live. bique, which is going through hell, is that it States in these so-called ceremonies. Although there have been frequent press lies just outside the perimeter of interna­ The Ukrainian Supreme Court denies the and other reports detailing Renamo's terror, tional attention, so that the people who oth­ accusation of the violation of human rights. many Western observers have responded erwise might be concerned do not get in­ They also contend that the church and state with disbelief. A State Department report formed and engaged. This condition of ob­ are separate. How can a government deny released last week leaves little comfort for scurity has now been banished by a thor­ the skeptics, and even less for those who the fact that over 100 Ukrainian churches oughly documented report by an experi­ have been destroyed by the state in the past have actively promoted Renamo as a "demo­ enced refugee consultant, Robert Gersony. cratic" alternative to the socialist govern­ He makes it next to impossible for anyone 2 years, sending clergy and religious believers ment in Maputo. The report, based on inter­ to ignore further the atrocities committed to prison? The overbearing presence of the views with 196 Mozambican refugees in sev- · by Renamo, a guerrilla organization spon­ Soviet Government is everywhere-in the eral countries, estimates conservatively that sored by the apartheid regime in South church, in the home, and in the community. A Renamo has murdered as many as 100,000 Africa-and what is worse-supported by Soviet commitment to a Universal Declaration civilians. such American figures as Sens. Bob Dole of Human Rights and the Helsinki Agreements The Khmer Rouge at least had a political and Jesse Helms in the mistaken belief that philosophy to explain its killing fields in of 1975 do not appear to exist for Ukrainians. Renamo's thugs qualify as anticommunist In light of the upcoming summit meeting, Cambodia. Renamo has none; in fact, it ap­ "freedom fighters." pears to be a rogue elephant intent upon de­ According to the report, Renamo has used the millennium of Christianity in Ukraine, and stroying the very people a "conventional' an "extraordinarily high" level of violence General Secretary's policy of glasnost, now is guerrilla movement might otherwise pre­ against civilians, murdering at least 100,000 the time for General Secretary Gorbachev to tend to lead. people over the last two years, forcing show his commitment to human rights and to According to refugee testimony, Renamo nearly 1 million refugees out of the country recognize Ukrainian churches as well as the methodically targets entire communities for and displacing another million internally. many other culturally distinct people who live virtual extermination. Civilians, says the Renamo evidently makes little pretense of new report, are "victims of purposeful in the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics. trying to win Mozambicans to any political Within my district, I have had the privilege shooting deaths and executions, of axing, program. Its mission of pure terrorism knifing, bayoneting, burning to death, seems to serve only a South African purpose to meet several Ukrainian families. They are forced drowning and asphyxiation. • • • of reducing Mozambique to helplessness and all culturally, religiously, and nationally tied Eyewitness accounts indicate that • • • chil­ ruin. toward their homeland and their ethnic back­ dren, often together with mothers and el­ The Reagan administration, in commis­ ground. I am working closely with one Ukraini­ derly people, are also killed." sioning and publicizing this report, is con­ an family in their attempts to obtain the re­ Those of us engaged in supporting the de­ ducting an urgent policy rescue mission of lease of their 80-year-old grandfather who re­ velopment of Mozambican villages h~ve its own. It has joined an international effort been aware of fighting a losing battle with mains in the Soviet Union. to collect new aid for Mozambique, and Ukrainian Americans continue the fight for Renamo. We and the Mozambicans cannot blaming a conspiratorial South African mili­ build faster than Renamo tears down. We tary for the Renamo operation, it is offering the freedom of their countrymen under Soviet believe, however, that the international South Africa's civilian authorities a last suppression. Throughout the United States, community now has a compelling moral ob­ chance at constructive engagement with the 100 Ukrainian parishes are recognized, unlike ligation to confront massive evil with mas­ United States-by reviving the Nkomati ac­ their counterparts in the Soviet Union which sive good. cords of 1984. By this agreement, Washing­ were liquidated by the Soviet Government in Foreign donors are about to meet in ton in a broker's role, induced South Africa the 1930's. Not only do Ukrainian-Americans Maputo to pledge increased financial assist­ and Mozambique to deny use of their terri­ ance to sustain a new economic rehabilita­ dream of their homeland, escaping from tory for attacks on the other. Subsequently Soviet bondage one day, they also continue to tion program emphasizing Mozambique's ag­ Pretoria defaulted on its pledge, with the re­ ricultural potential. sults the new report details. remember the "forgotten Holocaust" when, Mozambique needs the dollars, but the Originally the creature of Rhodesia's Ian because of famines, over 6 million Ukrainians readiness of Western nations and institu­ Smith, Renamo has ingratiated itself :With lost their lives in the 1930's at the hands of tions to stand by its government and people the American political and religious right, the Soviet Government. might also convince many in Renamo to which ignores the progress the West has As Members of the U.S. Government, we abandon their rebellion without cause. A made in recent years in pulling Mozambique must remain strong and committed to our few have already accepted the government's away from Soviet and Marxist ways. This is offer of amnesty. human rights principle of basic freedoms for how some Americans come to champion all. I commend my colleague, BILL LIPINSKI, In the meantime, there are more than 4 Renamo's ostensible anticommunism. But million Mozambicans to sustain: the 870,000 Renamo is a gang of killers. The new report for initiating this important resolution. The sig­ refugees scattered among camps from Tan­ dispels whatever doubt there was about it nificance of H.J. Res. 429 and its Senate zania to South Africa, the million or more and makes continued support of Renamo counterpart, S.J. Res. 235, is an important displaced people within the country, and unthinkable. demonstration of our recognition and support perhaps another 2.5 million nutritionally of Ukrainians and of other peoples unable to "at risk" because of Renamo activity. freely practice their religious beliefs. The refugees are the most visible victims. A COMMITMENT TO FREEDOM Hundreds have been crossing into Malawi IN SUPPORT OF H.J. RES. 429 daily for the past several months. The new TRIBUTE TO WOODLAND arrivals, mostly women and children, can be seen gathered around the barrel-like trunk HON. DEAN A. GALLO VILLAGE SCHOOL of a baobab tree, waiting to be registered, OF NEW JERSEY immunized, given rations and told where to IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES HON. ELTON GALLEGLY build a hut. They may have walked for OF CALIFORNIA weeks, eating leaves and roots and carrying Thursday, April 28, 1988 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES a small bundle of eager possessions. Most Mr. GALLO. Mr. Speaker, on April 19, 1988, are naked except for a piece of grain sacking Thursday, April is, 1988 wrapped about their hips. The children are the Congress unanimously passed House severely malnourished, and some will die. Joint Resolution 429 condemning the Soviet Mr. GALLEGLY. Mr. Speaker, I would like to Flight itself is a calculated risk, taken Government for violating human rights in the draw the attention of my colleagues to the only when th e possibility of :violent death persecution of Ukrainian Catholic and Ukraini­ fine work being done by the Woodland Village becomes too palpable. Renamo evidently an Orthodox Churches. The bill also discour- School. 9504 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS April 28, 1988 The Woodland Village School, with campus­ position with the American Association of from, and alienated his own people, but he es in Woodland Hills and Agoura Hills, is one School Administrators and the National Acad­ has engaged in his own brand of treachery of Southern California's foremost infant care, emy of School Executives. against the U.S. Government. A resolution re­ nursery and elementary school facilities, and Dr. Ziehl is a member of the American As­ cently passed by this Chamber states our is at the forefront of the Nation's day care sociation of School Administrators, the Asso­ belief that Noriega has "supplied sensitive movement. ciation of Governing Boards of Universities U.'S. security information to the Government of As many of you know, quality day care is and Colleges, Phi Delta Kappa, the Associa­ Nicaragua, the Government of Cuba, and the one of the biggest problems facing our fami­ tion of California School Administrators, and FMLN guerrillas in El Salvador." This is an lies today. As "Time" magazine put it last the Association of Supervision Curriculum De­ outright slap in the face to the United States, velopment. summer, "Throughout the country, working which has given Panama developmental, eco­ parents are faced with a triple quandary: day He received his bachelors in education from nomic, humanitarian, and military assistance care is hard to find, difficult to afford and Buffalo State Teachers College and his mas­ totaling some $676.5 million in the last 25 often of distressingly poor quality." ters and doctorate degree from State Univer­ And like it or not, more and more families sity of New York in Buffalo with additional years, in addition to the millions of dollars sent need to find quality day care. The Bureau of studies at UCLA. in canal payments since 1979. Labor Statistics reports that a full 64 percent Mr. Speaker, for many years we have bene­ Further, according to the indictments of married mothers with children under age 18 fited both directly and indirectly from his ex­ handed down by two Federal grand juries, now work outside the home. The Bureau also pertise, from his commitment to excellence Noriega has returned our largess by allegedly reports that 10.5 million children under age 6, and from his loyalty to our community. After helping drug smugglers send billions of dollars or slightly more than half the children in that nearly four decades of teaching, guiding, and in cocaine to wreak havoc on the United age group, are in households where the enlightening our children, it is impossible to States. Our own Nation's Capital has wit­ mother is in the labor force. measure the contributions Dr. Ziehl has made nessed 51 drug related homicides in the first 3 Happily, the private sector is responding to to our Nation and community just as it is im­ months of 1988. Innocent victims are dying in this growing need. The Woodland Village possible to properly thank him for his devotion the streets and our children are becoming ad­ School, owned by Debby and David Berth­ and dedication. But surely we must express dicts as early as the second grade because of iaume, is one of the businesses in my district our gratitude, despite the inadequacy of those the activities of drug lords who have apparent­ serving an increasing number of children, and expressions. On behalf of the residents of the ly been working with General Noriega. In providing them with the finest in day care. 22d Congressional District, I would like to ex­ effect, while we have supported his govern­ Continuing its innovative ways, the school is press our sincere thanks and best wishes. ment, evidence indicates that he has repaid opening a facility to take care of mildly ill chil­ May retirement be as good to him as he has this debt by poisoning our society. dren, easing the dilemma. of anxious parents been to us. We cannot condone or overlook these who often face an unpaid day off work be­ atrocities in any way. The longer this man cause a child has the sniffles. NORIEGA MUST GO stays in power the more children will die. To celebrate the opening, this Sunday the These are our children, our future. Noriega school will host a coummunitywide picnic, must become a symbol, a message to other aptly titled "Come celebrate the children." HON. BILL CHAPPELL, JR. countries in the region that we will not tolerate Some 1,500 people are expected to attend OF FLORIDA the growing phenomenon of narco-military this old-fashioned way to have fun. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES states. We will not tolerate them as producers It is with great pleasure, Mr. Speaker, that I Thursday, April 28, 1988 recognize the Woodland Village School for a or transit countries, and we have every inten­ job well done. I know the school and its staff Mr. CHAPPELL. Mr. Speaker, I would like to tion of strengthening existing economic sanc­ will continue to do an outstanding job for our add my voice to the overwhelming chorus call­ tions and imposing new ones if they continue most precious resource-our children. ing for the immediate resignation of Gen. using the United States as a dumping ground Manuel Noriega as commander of the de­ for illegal narcotics. fense forces and de factor dictator of I also call for Noriega's resignation in order DR. DONALD C. ZIEHL HONORED Panama. I also would like to call for the con­ to secure the American-held Panama Canal tinued support of the United States for Pana­ Zone and our Southern Command headquar­ HON.CARLOSJ.MOORHEAD ma's President, Eric Arturo Delvalle. tered there. The canal has vital strategic sig­ OF CALIFORNIA The Panamanian people have lived under nificance in that it serves as the shortest and Noriega's despotic reign of terror for too long. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES fastest link between the U.S. Navy's Atlantic With President Delvalle, they have shown and Pacific fleets, as well as the passageway Thursday, April 28, 1988 great courage in challenging this tyrant, who is for millions of dollars worth of cargo destined Mr. MOORHEAD. Mr. Speaker, on May 14, renowned for the horrific and brutal murders for countries throughout the region. The canal 1988, the Kiwanis Club of La Canada will pay of his detractors. The people have taken to tribute to Dr. Donald C. Ziehl upon his retire­ the streets to demand his resignation but to must not fall into the hands of such an unsta­ ment after 23 years of service as Superintend­ no avail. A general strike, coupled with eco­ ble and despotic Government. To ensure con­ ent of Schools for the La Canada School Dis­ nomic pressure by the U.S. Government, has tinued passageway through the canal and to trict. staggered the Panamanian economy, but still protect the thousands of Americans stationed During his long career in education in both Noriega remains. We must stand firm and not there, Noriega must go. New York and California, Dr. Ziehl has distin­ turn our backs on such brave patriots fighting In conclusion, Mr. Speaker, I would like to guished himself as an outstanding educator for freedom and democracy in their own land. state my strong support for the deliberate ac­ who has been a leader in developing other Noriega's only remaining supporters are his tions to date by the administration to bring educators and bringing quality learning and trained killers, the "Dobermans," whose use about the resignation of General Noriega. This understanding to the youngsters who have of violence and intimidation have his illegal is a very delicate situation which has an effect been in his charge. government hanging on by a bloody thread. on vital American economic, military, and Because of his efforts and expertise, the La But, like their namesakes, the "Dobermans" geostrategic interests. I am pleased that Con­ Canada School District has been selected as will turn on their master if left unfed. In this gress and the administration have united on a "California Distinguished School District." case, that time is soon approaching. General this crucial foreign policy question, without Mr. Speaker, Dr. Ziehl has been directing Noriega has already failed to meet the payroll partisan rancor. We must continue our recog­ public education in La Canada since 1955. of his general military and public employees, nition of and support for President Delvalle, Prior to this assignment, he educated and ad­ and it is estimated that he has nowhere near whom we believe will return to take charge, ministered in Kenmore, Tonawanda, and Buf­ the $30 million needed to cover the bimonthly rebuild Panamanian democracy, and guaran­ falo, NY and San Diego, CA. He has been a civilian and military paychecks. tee economic and political freedom in visiting professor at California State University We in America cannot ignore this critical sit­ Panama. at Los Angeles. Since 1972, he has held that uation. Noriega has not only lied to, stolen April 28, 1988 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 9505 PERSONAL EXPLANATION Mr. Speaker, I ask that you join me in salut­ Gus Chew, and Peter Mardahl, Katella High ing the Honorable Joseph Kamansky. He School; Doug Wade and Heidi Luedtke, La HON. BILL NELSON serves as an outstanding example to us all as Habra High School; Barbara Willis, Stephanie OF FLORIDA a man dedicated to quality in both his profes­ Baker, Victor Kuo, and Kevin Wiest, Loara sional and personal endeavors. His contribu­ High School; Terence Chu and Christine IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES tions to the West End YMCA and the many Holley, Lutheran High School; Ian Gordon, Thursday, April 28, 1988 other organizations he serves will be valued Andrea Schnept, and Brad Phoenix, Orange Mr. NELSON of Florida. Mr. Speaker, on for years to come. It is with great respect that High School; Jennifer Costello and Lynette Wednesday, April 27, I was unable to be I pay tribute to him today. Salerno, Rosary High School; Shaista Malik, present and voting for rollcall No. 70, the Andrea Wang, and Miriam Hamidi, Savannah Aspin amendment to the Department of De­ AWAITING WATER DECISIONS High School; Joe McKinley and Tim Gerken, fense authorization bill. Had I been present, I Servite High School; Eric Thacker and Elana would have voted "aye." Lajano, Sonora High School; Steve S. Yoo HON. HAL DAUB and Janelle Kosonen, Sunny Hills High OF NEBRASKA School; Christopher Brain and Yvette Ortega, JOSEPH KAMANSKY HONORED IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Troy High School; Trang Hoang and Bich Thursday, April 28, 1988 Nguyen, Valencia High School; Mark McPher­ HON. JERRY LEWIS Mr. DAUB. Mr. Speaker, the Corps of Engi­ son and Constance Anasis, Villa Park High OF CALIFORNIA neers has recently completed a series of School. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES hearings on a proposal in Colorado to dam a Thursday, April 28, 1988 major tributary to the Platte River to supply SUPPORT OF URANIUM BILL Seattle, and