12216 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS May 12, 1987 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS THE IN <4) The Christians are exposed to terror­ while the police force was watching. The ism by the Muslim fundamentalists without Egyptian government promised compensa­ protection by the Egyptian officials. tion for the affected Christians but it re­ HON. LEE H. HAMILTON In addition, the Christian Egyptians who neged on its promise and the criminals were account for 20% of the population are de­ set free. Also, the Egyptian government OF INDIANA prived of leadership positions. No Christian does not give permits for the Christians to IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES is an appointed governor, or his associates, build new churches or to repair old ones University president, college dean, ambassa­ while the Muslim fundamentalists bum Tuesday, May 12, 1987 dor, police commissioner, or a governmental their churches and shops, which are the Mr. HAMIL TON. Mr. Speaker, the American company manager. major source of their livelihood. Meanwhile Coptic Association in a February 1987 press The Egyptian government is the recipient the Egyptian government has given secret release raised a series of concerns about the of substantial economic and military aid instructions to its agencies and the state­ from the U.S.A. The ACA requests that you controlled companies, and the foreign com­ situation confronting Egyptians of the Coptic use your influence so that the Egyptian gov­ panies not to hire Christians. faith. ernment will remove its restrictions on We request that organizations and individ­ In an April 24 letter to the Department of building churches remove its ban on pub­ uals contact the Egyptian Ambassador, 2310 State, I asked for detailed comments on the lishing the "El-Keraza"

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. May 12, 1987 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 12217 and the political and social scenes is a no­ Al-Kiraza is based on emergency law provi­ to do, and like it. That is a little bit like the ticeable phenomenon; sions which may override certain court rul­ task of a graduation speaker. A difficult <9> Eliminating the Department of Coptic ings. Distribution of this Coptic publication task no doubt, but nonetheless I will pro­ Affairs in the Ministry of the Interior is limited to its use as an internal church ceed. In my role today, it is incumbent on which has been harassing the document. A Muslim Brotherhood publica­ me to give you some words of wisdom as you Coptic Church leaders and the laymen who tion is similarly restrained. go forth and "commence" life after college. are involved in religious activities. Securing permission for new churches in If, by chance, I succeed better than the We ask world leaders and organizations to Egypt can be a complex process, but permits graduation speaker that I heard and actual­ express their concern for the human rights are given. Most presidential permits issued ly give you some words that you remember of the ethno-religious Coptic People in to the Coptic Orthodox Church since 1980 or that help you later in life, so much the Egypt, and ask the Egyptian government to have been for church renovation or the con­ better. respect their human rights according to the struction of church-owned institutions like a I take heart from a saying that President United Nations Universal Declaration of hospital. Some building permits for new Truman kept above his desk which was Human Rights. Coptic churches have also been granted, in­ taken from an Old West tombstone. With­ cluding recent permission to establish an out endorsing the grammar, the President's CONGRESS OF THE , Orthodox Coptic Church in Shargiyya prov­ sign said, "He done his dammdest", and in COIOIITTEE ON FOREIGN AFFAIRS, ince. that vain, I will proceed with this address. Washington, DC, April24, 1987. The question of government appropria­ Today, I speak of America. This year Hon. GEORGE P. SHULTZ, tion of religious endowments relates to a being the Bicentennial of our United States Secretary, Department of State, Washington, long-standing dispute over measures im­ Constitution gives us reason to reflect on DC. posed by President Nasser two decades ago. our nation as a nation and on our people as DEAR MR. SECRETARY: The American These measures, which remain in effect, a people. In 200 years of Constitutional gov­ Coptic Association has been on contact with apply to trust properties administered by ernment our America has grown from a the Subcommittee on Europe and Middle both churches and mosques. sparsely populated nation on the frontier of East concerning the religious suppression of The Egyptian government frequently has civilization to become the most important Christians and the Coptic Church in Egypt. demonstrated, both by words and deeds, its nation on earth. We are unique in many re­ The American Coptic Association makes considerable concern for the welfare of spects. We were peopled by immigrants the following assertions: Christians in Egypt. The government's from many nations. We conquered a vast The official weekly magazine of the swift, effective efforts to staunch several wilderness through the century-long west­ Coptic Patriarchate "El-Keraza" has been banned from publication ing speeches and visits to troubled areas by the west coast. In that westward movement, since 1981, even after the Administrative President Mubarak, exemplify the high-pri­ the American people developed an inner Court decided that it was illegal to ban it; ority assigned this concern. Coptic officials vision that molded the general American Since 1980 not one presidential permit has in Egypt indicated both public and private character into one with a high degree of op­ been granted to the Coptic Orthodox satisfaction with the government's response. timism. This optimism ripened into an in­ Church for new church construction; Christians hold many important positions tense love of liberty and led to immense con­ The Egyptian Government is still illegally in the Egyptian government, though they tributions in the fields of politics and sci- · confiscating Coptic Church Trust Land and are not proportionally represented in lead­ ence. There was nothing that America handing it over to the Ministry of Islamic ership posts. For example, two cabinet min­ couldn't tackle. There was no endeavor at Affairs; isters, including the Minister of State for which America could not succeed. Christians are exposed to terrorism by Foreign Affairs, are Copts and at least two American fighting men led the world Muslim fundamentalists without protection Copts have the rank of Ambassador at the toward peace by their heroic efforts in by Egyptian officials; and Ministry of Foreign Affairs. World War II. At the end of that conflict we No Christian is an appointed governor, We follow closely the concerns and prob­ were unchallenged in every field of endeav­ university president, college dean, ambassa­ lems of religious minorities throughout the or. Being the good and decent people that dor, police commissioner or governmental world and regularly convey to Egyptian au­ we are, we not only rebuilt devastated allied company manager. thorities the U.S. government's strong inter­ countries, but we assisted our former en­ I would appreciate if you could comment est in preserving religious liberties. Our Em­ emies to become part of the community of on each of these allegations. To the extent bassy in Cairo and our Consulate General in nations once again. This is the America that that they are accurate, I would like to know Alexandria maintain contacts with a wide­ historians will write about in centuries to what the United States has said to the gov­ range of Egyptians, including Coptic Chris­ come. This is the America of the Marshall ernment of Egypt about these charges and tians. Christians in Egypt, engaged in con­ Plan, which Winston Churchill called "the what changes the United States is seeking. stant dialogue with Egyptian authorities most unsordid act in history". Our country I look forward to your early reply. about their concerns, have generally been will be known as not just a conquerer but as With best regards, uninterested in and resisted outside inter­ a rebuilder. This is the heritage that we Sincerely yours, vention on their behalf. have today. LEE H. HAMILTON, With best wishes, But things have gone awry somehow. Chairman, Subcommittee on Europe Sincerely, Today we find ourselves with serious prob­ and the Middle East. J. EDWARD Fox, lems on two fronts. On the military front we Assistant Secretary, Legislative have witnessed the buildup of Soviet mili­ U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE, and Intergovernmental Affairs. tary might over the past 25 years. Soviet Washington, DC, May 7, 1987. power and influence now stretches to all Hon. LEE HAMILTON, parts of the globe, including our own hemi­ Chairman, Subcommittee on Europe and the SKELTON ADDRESSES PARK sphere. Second is the economic threat, re­ Middle East, House of Representatives. COLLEGE GRADUATES flected by our own huge federal budget defi­ DEAR MR. CHAIRMAN: I am responding to cit and our unbelievably large international your letter of April 24 regarding the asser­ trade deficit. The continued Communist tions made by the American Coptic Associa­ HON. IKE SKELTON threat, and it is real, speaks for itself. As to tion relating to the situation of Coptic OF MISSOURI our economic plight, political scientists and Christians in Egypt. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES economists disagree on how we got here. In general, preserving communal peace Tuesday, May 12, 1987 But what is more important than assigning and promoting religious tolerance are mat­ a definite reason for economic stagnation is ters of importance to the Egyptian govern­ Mr. SKELTON. Mr. Speaker, this past how do we, as a nation, reverse this trouble­ ment, a signatory to international covenants Sunday I had the honor to address the Park some trend. on human rights. When necessary, the gov­ College graduates in Parkville, MO. Park Col­ At the end of World War II we assumed a ernment has taken measures to protect lege has a long and distinguished record in role in this world as the bastion of freedom Christians from problems posed by extrem­ the field of education and its graduates have and we have maintained this position in the ist Islamic groups. Pope Shenouda and years since. We were able to do so because other Egyptian Coptic leaders have compli­ made a great contribution to our State of Mis­ we were both militarily and economically mented the government's attentiveness to souri and to our country through the years. My strong, and, if we are to continue, we must Christian concerns. address to the graduates follows: show strength in these two areas. However, Several of the issues raised by the Ameri­ A man I greatly admire, Harry S. Truman, in order for a nation to be strong, it cannot can Coptic Association need to be placed in once defined leadership as the ability to get rely solely on its military arms. It must be proper context. The ban in effect relating to someone to do something they didn't want strong economically as well. Assuming that 12218 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS May 12, 1987 we will continue to maintain a strong na­ United States who speak fluent English. RETIREMENT INCREASES WORK tinal security, let's turn our attention to There are no more than 500 American sales LOAD FOR DALLAS' M.R.

91-059 0-89-38 (Pt. 9) 12220 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS May 12, 1987 was sentenced to 8 years imprisonment. For Resolved, that the American Federation news leaks and general rhetoric as lawmak­ the first 14 months of his imprisonment, he of Teachers and the New York State United ers work to determine exactly who did what was reportedly held in solitary confinement. Teachers respectfully request that Dr. Ken­ and when they did it. He was then moved to an ordinary cell and neth Keller, President of the University of These are important hearings, and consid­ Minnesota, bring the case of Ariel Hidalgo ering the Democratic domination of Con­ his wife was allowed to visit him for 2 hours to the attention of teachers and other mem­ gress, there is no way the administration each month. In August 1984, the visits were bers of the academic community in Minne­ will emerge from them undamaged. But al­ reportedly cut to three a year. sota, and to ask their help in bringing this though the administration is eager to put Mr. Speaker, while there is very little infor­ pressing humanitarian effort to a successful the entire affair behind it, it should not mation available, it is believed he may have conclusion. allow the hearings to deflect all public at­ been convicted because of an unpublished tention from the more important issue of manuscript entitled "Cuba, the Marxist State Dr. FIDEL CASTRO Ruz, Soviet involvement in Nicaragua and other and the 'New Class': a Dialectical Materialist Presidente de la Republica, Central American nations. Ciudad de la Habana (Cuba) Although some believe these hearings Study." Mr. Hidalgo's crime consisted of writ­ The American Federation of Teachers, may become the administration's Waterloo, ing a manuscript that criticized Cuba's ruling AFL-CIO, representing over 680,000 public others point out that they will provide an elite. school teachers, university faculty, public excellent forum for a major foreign-policy Amnesty International has called for Mr. Hi­ employees and health care professionals, watershed-a turning point in the debate dalgo's release. In addition, the New York has been following the case of Professor over U.S. response to the Soviet threat State United Teachers, American Federation Ariel Hidalgo Guillen, a Cuban educator im­ south of our border. of Teachers, AFL-CIO has passed a resolu­ prisoned since 1981 for the simple act of It is a case that has not been adequately writing a book critical of the Communist made. Most people, when diagnosed with a tion at their 1987 representative assembly regime in Cuba. terminal disease mobilize every medical and protesting Mr. Hidalgo's imprisonment. The The New York State United Teachers, our economic resource to fight it. Yet with Com­ text of the resolution follows as well as a tele­ largest State affiliate, recently passed a res­ munism, a disease that has been fatal to gram that was sent to Fidel Castro pleading olution at their 1987 representative assem­ millions of people, our congressional doctors for Mr. Hidalgo's release. bly protesting Mr. Hidalgo's continued im­ continue to battle over the diagnosis instead Mr. Speaker, the case of Mr. Hidalgo illus­ prisonment and calling for his immediate re­ of fighting the ailment. trates the blatant lack of respect for human lease from prison. On the national level, we Arriving just in time to focus on the diag­ rights that pervades the Castro regime. It have been keeping our members across the nosis and the cure is a new book by Timothy country informed and asking that they join Ashby, a policy analyst for Latin American speaks volumes of the nature of communism in efforts to secure his release. affairs at the Heritage Foundation in Wash­ in Cuba, and should serve as a reminder of We believe that his continued imprison­ ington. the type of society that is likely to arise in ment and the conditions of his confinement, In the book entitled "The Bear in the places that seek to emulate it. including the denial of family visitations Back Yard: Moscow's Caribbean Strategy," SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS-APPEAL FOR and proper medical attention, are contrary Ashby says that Moscow's ultimate objec­ RELEASE OF CUBAN EDUCATOR to even the most basic standards of human tive is to create a security threat so close to rights. In addition, his imprisonment and American shores that Washington will be Passed unanimously by delegates at the that of similarly confined political pri­ forced to withdraw U.S. military forces from 1987 Representatives Assembly of the sioners places your government in violation other parts of the world. New York State United Teachers, AFT, of the United Nations Universal Declaration According to Ashby, who lived for many AFL-CIO of Human Rights endorsed by all World Na­ years on the formerly Communist-dominat­ Whereas, the American Federation of tions. ed island of Grenada, "The Soviet Union is Teachers and the New York State United As the representative of American educa­ following a deliberate and increasingly so­ Teachers protested in 1986 the continued tors and consistent with our commitment to phisticated strategy in its penetration of the imprisonment of Cuban teacher Ariel Hidal­ academic freedom and democratic princi­ Caribbean region." He notes that the Soviet go; ples, we appeal to the Cuban government to bloc now has close to 20,000 military and ci­ Whereas, the American Federation of release Hidalgo and all those likewise con­ vilian advisers in the Caribbean and Central Teachers and the New York State United fined to Cuban prisons. America. Teachers have received urgent pleas for ALBERT SHANKER, "The Nicaraguan Communists and their international support to help free Ariel Hi­ President, American Federation Soviet and Cuban mentors have a timetable dalgo; of Teachers, AFL-CIO. for conquering Central America," says one Whereas, Ariel Hidalgo recently ended a former Sandinista quoted by Ashby. Once twenty-one day hunger strike which led to a they have solidified their control in Nicara­ serious deterioration is his health, including COLUMNIST REMINDS US OF gua, the next Communist target will be El semi-paralysis of his left arm; DANGER IN CENTRAL AMERICA Salvador, followed by Guatemala and Hon­ Whereas, Ariel Hidalgo is not only in dire duras. Mexico, the most important prize, is need of specialized health care, but is also slated to be the last country to fall. Already, denied regular visitation rights; HON. GERALD B.H. SOLOMON writes Ashby, "Soviet, Cuban and Nicara­ Whereas, Ariel Hidalgo has been adopted OF NEW YORK guan intelligence officials have a large as a prisoner of conscience by Amnesty IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES number of agents in the (Mexican> unions International; Tuesday, May 12, 1987 and political parties. . . . They have also Whereas, historian Ariel Hidalgo was sen­ paid off and blackmailed the Mexican secu­ tenced to eight years in prison for the mere Mr. SOLOMON. Mr. Speaker, it is my pleas­ rity forces, which would thus be paralyzed act of having written a book on contempo­ ure to insert for the RECORD a column by Cal in a crisis." rary Cuban society; Thomas entitled "Arms Hearings Could Be a A recent Pentagon report further illumi­ Whereas, Ariel Hidalgo has been denied Boon" and printed in the May 10, 1987, Sara­ nates Moscow's involvement in Nicaragua. pencils, paper, and reading materials while togian of Saratoga Springs, NY. Thomas re­ According to the report, released in Janu­ in prison; ary, arms shipments to Nicaragua from the Whereas, an institution of higher learn­ minds us that our obsession with disclosure of Soviet Union, Cuba and East Germany ing, the University of Minnesota, has been this entire episode should not blind us to the reached an estimated 23,000 metric tons last host to a lecture by Ramon Sanchez-Parodi, real issue: the Soviet menace to the security year, a 23 percent increase over the previous the head of the Cuban government's inter­ not only of Central America, but to the entire high. est Section in Washington, D.C.; therefore Western Hemisphere. Thomas points out that The United States is faced with a critical be it the Soviet Union has a timetable for conquest decision over Nicaragua. We can either pay Resolved, that the American Federation in Central America, a timetable that our aban­ the price now and do what is necessary to of Teachers and the New York State United donment of the Contras will do much to expe­ rid the region of the Communist menace, or Teachers issue an urgent appeal to His Ex­ we will be forced to pay an even greater cellency, Commander in Chief, President of dite: price later. But we will pay. the Republic of Cuba, Fidel Castro Ruz, to ARMs HEARINGS CouLD BE A BooN As Ashby says in his book, "The United release Ariel Hidalgo from prison, to assure Long-awaited Congressional hearings into States still has time to counter the USSR's him adequate medical attention, and to the Iran-Contra matter began this week. Caribbean strategy without the loss of a allow him to join family members abroad; Over the next several weeks we can expect a single U.S. life in battle, However, the time and series of accusations, counteraccusations, is limited. Once the proliferation of Soviet May 12, 1987 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 12221 influence reaches a certain point in the Adults will always tell you how those spe­ Staff, our nation's highest ranking military Western Hemisphere, no amount of eco­ cial times of their youth "seem like yester­ officer. He then retired, for the second time, nomic or military aid will reverse it, and the day", and I am no exception. For instance, I in 1964 after a full 42 years of dedicated, pa­ United States will inevitably be forced, at can clearly picture almost every moment of triotic military service to the United States. great cost, to remove an intolerable threat my high school graduation. My commence­ During these past few years, I had the dis­ to its national security." ment speaker delivered profound words of tinct privilege to work with General Taylor The administration ought to use the hear­ wisdom, and I think it worthwhile to tell on my legislation, signed into law last year, ings on Nicaragua policy to demonstrate to you everything that I remember from his to reform and improve the operation and the public that some members of Congress speech to us, and I quote . . . end quote. function of the Joint Chiefs and other im­ are modem-day Neros who are fiddling Well, perhaps it wasn't so memorable after portant Defense agencies. while Central America burns. If Congress all! As I hope you see, General Taylor used all refuses to go on the offensive, the Russian Those of you being honored this after­ of his abilities and talents to serve our coun­ bear will move from the back yard into the noon face a challenging future. America's try for decades. house. future depends on you. Your talents, Two weeks ago, on April 19, Maxwell D. dreams, and aspirations will lead our coun­ Taylor died, at the age of 85. try in the next century. You will confront a While the body of Maxwell Taylor might USING ONE'S TALENTS changing, complex world that will contin­ have passed away, his Missouri spirit, drive, ually test your mettle-asking you to prove determination-and yes, his talent-lives on. HON. IKE SKELTON your worth as a man or woman. It lives on through each of you, right here OF MISSOURI I truly hope each of you lives up to the in this room. full potential inside you. There is nothing IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES My remarks today are spoken with a great more upsetting to me than to see a bright deal of home-state pride and with high ex­ Tuesday, May 12, 1987 young person not use his or her God-given pectations for the future. Along with mili­ Mr. SKELTON. Mr. Speaker, on Sunday, talents. Each of you has been blessed and it tary leaders like Maxwell Taylor, Missouri is up to you to nurture and develop your has also produced a number of outstanding May 3, 1987, I had the privilege of addressing abilities. It doesn't matter what your inter­ the Congressional Award recipients from Mis­ statesmen. Champ Clark proved to be one of ests and skills are, whether they're baseball, our best. souri's Fourth District. Included were 9 silver banking, or business. What does matter, is In the first years of this century the U.S. award winners and 11 bronze award winners, that you give it every effort. House of Representatives was run with a and they are as follows: Coming from Missouri, we have been mighty iron fist by Speaker Joe Cannon of SILVER AWARD WINNERS blessed with a long and impressive list of Illinois. Things got so bad that at one point people who have distinguished themselves Marcie Irene Buttgen-Independence. Americans writing their Congressmen in the fields of politics, national defense, asking for a copy of the "Rules of the Wendy Gay Davis-Centerview. sports and business by using all of their tal­ Brian Scott Lassiter-Blue Springs. House" would receive a photo of Speaker ents to the fullest. For the next few minutes Joe Cannon. In 1910, Representative Champ Julia Anne Madden-Blue Springs. I would like to share with you the story of a Dustin Ray McEwen-Odessa. Clark of Missouri, as the Democratic floor native Missourian who used all of his con­ leader, led a courageous uprising of House Elizabeth Ann Slama-Odessa. siderable talents and energies to really Jennifer Blair Thomson-Blue Springs. members against the Speaker. That next make an important contribution to our year, in 1911, his colleagues elected Clark Stacey Linette Werths-Concordia. great nation: William Patrick Wilson-Independence. My story begins during World War II, Speaker of the House, a position he ably BRONZE AWARD WINNERS when airborne operations were literally a held until1919. Bryan Edward Bolding-Blue Springs. leap in the dark. The Army was still trying What makes the career of Clark even Cathy Jo Brown-Odessa. to get the hang of it, and a lot of things more tantalizing, is that he just missed being Michael Norman Coakley-Grain Valley. went wrong. Parachutes failed to open, elected President of the United States in Laura Elizabeth Croston-Independence. planes got lost, soldiers were dropped into 1912. The Democratic convention that Julie Ann Deardorff-Lexington. marshes, in the wrong country, or even into summer was deadlocked. Candidates were Jason Warren Friend-Independence. enemy hands. picking up and then losing delegates; no one Laura Renee Garcia-Independence. It was in this atmosphere that General could muster the necessary support to cap­ Mark Preston Landes-Blue Springs. Maxwell Taylor thrived. In 1942 he was or­ ture the nomination. Champ Clark seemed Paul Brian Hess-Lake Lotawana. dered to help form the now-famous 82nd to have the most support, but he just could Cynthia Joy McGonigal-Odessa. Airborne Division, the first of its kind in the not get over the top. Tension filled the aid. Charles Cooper Turner-Blue Springs. Army. Airborne was where the best and Finally, on the 46th ballot, a Governor from New Jersey-a man named Woodrow I am pleased that the Congressional Award brightest served, and Maxwell Taylor was always at the top of his class. In fact, Taylor Wilson-narrowly edged Missouri's Champ Program is a success in our district, and I was so good, that in later years President Ei­ Clark. compliment the chairman of the council, Dr. senhower wrote the risks Taylor assumed Champ Clark and his family came to Gale Bartow, and the outstanding council "were greater than I asked any other agent Bowling Green, Missouri in 1876. Before members from throughout the district. Penny or emissary to undertake during the war­ being elected to the Congress of the United Miller, national director of the Congressional he carried weighty responsibilities and dis­ States 13 times, Clark was a county newspa­ Award Program was also present at the cere­ charged them with unerring judgment, and per editor, city attorney, county prosecuting mony. every minute was in imminent danger of dis­ attorney, and a Missouri state legislator. He dedicated his life to public service and used My address was entitled "Using One's Tal­ covery and death." Maxwell Davenport Taylor was born on his talents and abilities to help others. ents," and I include it herewith for the record: August 26, 1901, in Keytesville, Missouri­ There is another side to Champ Clark, a USING ONE'S TALENTS and area I represented when I served in the side almost as important as his professional I can't tell you how pleased I am to have Missouri State Senate. He received his ap­ life. A side which showed the tremendous the opportunity to b~ with you this after­ pointment to the United States Military respect Clark earned from his friends and noon. I would like to sincerely congratulate Academy after attending High School and neighbors. those of you who are being honored today. Junior College in Kansas City. Clark's daughter was about to be married. Your achievements are outstanding, and I General Taylor continued to excel in the Because of their many friends, they could commend you for them. years following World War II. Known not decide the best way to send out invita­ I look around at all of you-the hope of throughout the service as a thinking man's tions. Champ Clark decided it would be best America's future-and I also see the loving Army officer-he was well educated and car­ to place ads in local newspapers inviting families and friends who have come to share ried with him an independent point of view their "friends" to come to the marriage of this special occasion with you. As your and strong convictions. Conventional their daughter. On the day of the wedding­ speaker, I find myself torn in two directions: wisdom thought his military career was a day in which the weather refused to coop­ On one hand, I want to give you some last­ complete after his assignment as Army chief erate-literally over ten thousand of Clark's ing words of advice or some scholarly com­ of staff ended in 1959. "close friends" showed up. To me, this is ments, but, on the other hand, as a member President Kennedy, however, was so im­ Missouri at its best. of Congress, I know what lengthy speeches pressed with the talents of this Missourian Today, as a remembrance of his service to can be like. Thus, my one and a half hour that the President brought Taylor back to America, a portrait of Champ Clark hangs speech ... will be delivered in less than 15 service as his military representative and in the Speaker's lobby, next to the door of minutes. later as Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of the House chamber in the U.S. Capitol. 12222 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS May 12, 1987 I hope Maxwell Taylor and Champ Clark needed to go to Parkland, where all-night psy­ The most obvious way that criminals prey have shown you, that as Missourians, we chiatric consultation was available. upon the poor is by robbing them of their have impressive footsteps to follow. It will "Something like this is far more difficult property-and sometimes their lives. Ac­ be up to those of you being honored today cording to the Bureau of Justice Statistics, to live up to the challenges needed to be than running into a burning house, yelling fire the poorest suffer the highest victimization met in the 21st century. and helping people escape," Dr. Lane con­ rates for burglary and violent crimes. Since All of you must now look inside yourselves tends. "First, one's own denial of the serious­ poor people often cannot afford insurance, to see where you can best use your talents ness must be overcome. Second, definitive and since personal property accounts for to help our nation. action must be taken, often over the objection almost all of their capital, the theft of a TV, Maxwell Taylor and Champ Clark did of the very person you are trying to help." furniture, car or cash can be devastating. their part for America during their day. In Both teenagers showed uncommon maturity The less direct costs of crime to the poor the famous World War I poem Flanders at that point, Sid by reacting correctly and the may be even more destructive. The tradi­ Fields there is a phrase, "To you from fail­ tional means by which poor people have ad­ ing hands we throw the torch. Be yours to friend by accepting Sid's arguments. And both vanced themselves-overtime, moonlighting, hold it high." As the Maxwell Taylor's and became strong role models for others faced or education to improve future opportuni­ Champ Clark's held the torch of America with similar circumstances, either as potential ties-can easily be obstructed by crime and high in their times by the use of their tal­ suicides or as friends who might be able to in­ fear. A secretary declines overtime opportu­ ents, so can you. tervene. nities if they extend into the evening be­ Use what you have-use your talents for Sid's logical response isn't unusual, accord­ cause she fears being robbed between the noble purposes. Never let it be said of you ing to the people who know the young man taxi and her front door. A husband gives up when your course is run: "The saddest will enroll at University of California-Berkeley night school rather than leave his wife and words known to men are the words, 'it might young children alone at home. have been."' following his graduation this month from St. Crime also lowers property values in inner Let your watchwords be, "To whom much Mark's. The son of Dallas physicians, Dr. cities, making it harder for poor people to is given, much is expected." So, as young, Geral Dietz and Dr. Johanna Clevenger, he . accumulate capital and borrow money. talented Missourians you can follow the will major in physics. Renters, of course, may benefit from the de­ same pole star that Maxwell Taylor and But it won't all be labs and theories. cline in property values, but their gain is Champ Clark followed. And in so doing, you "I fly kites competitively," Sid reported, and only temporary. If landlords have no incen­ will not only bring honor to yourself, you then answered the logical question, "No, the tive to keep up maintenance on their prop­ will keep the torch of America shining aerodynamics of it isn't the thing that interests erties, both the quality and quantity of bright. me-just the flight." housing stock will deteriorate and renters Thank you and God bless you. will lose in the end. A number of economic features ought to THE POOR AS VICTIMS OF attract capital to revive inner cities. Most ST. MARK'S SENIOR WINS CRIME poor neighborhoods are located in or near BRYANT CITIZENSHIP AWARD the center of our cities and therefore should be prime locations for commerce. The inner HON. HAMILTON FISH, JR. city usually provides easy access to rail­ HON. JOHN BRYANT OF NEW YORK heads, highways, water, and power, as well OF TEXAS IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES as to a ready labor supply. But crime in these neighborhoods builds a IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Tuesday, May 12, 1987 hurdle to economic development that inves­ Tuesday, May 12, 1987 Mr. FISH. Mr. Speaker, crime and its costs tors cannot leap. As one recent National In­ stitute of Justice study reports, crime and Mr. BRYANT. Mr. Speaker, Sidney Bob to society are major concerns to all of us. The National Institute of Justice, within the Office the fear of crime can influence entrepre­ Dietz II, a senior at St. Mark's School of neurs' investment decisions more than high Texas, is the recipient of the Congressional of Justice Programs, Department of Justice, is taxes or labor costs. Crime is one of the Citizenship Award for April. at the center of research and development to major reasons why businesses restrict oper­ Sid Dietz's understanding and quick action increase knowledge about what works to con­ ations, relocate, sell, or close down. The is rare for an adult, much less a 17-year-old trol crime in America today. A recent article by Bronx was once an industrial center for in­ high school student. A friend of Sid's called the Institute's Director, James K. Stewart, jection molders in the plastics industry; points out that the poor are hurt the most by crime was one of two main pressures that him late one night, threatening to commit sui­ drove the industry out. cide. Instead of waiting until the next day to crime, and one of the most essential elements of any antipoverty program is a vigorous A Buffalo business owner recently testi­ try to cheer up his friend, Sid drove to the fied before Congress about a string of bur­ friend's house and took his friend to a hospital attack on crime in poor communities. Mr. glaries that had driven his father into early for help. Stewart tells · us of a number of experiments retirement. He said burglars stole "whatever Subsequent examinations at Parkland Hos­ around the country which shows that the they can get their hands on ... Thanksgiv­ pital proved the friend was suffering from sui­ spiral of commercial decline in a crime-ridden ing weekend they got us for about $3,000 cidal tendencies and that young Dietz's quick neighborhood can be stopped and that inner worth of chicken products ... We have two cities can be restored to economic health. I separate alarm systems in our building and and decisive action may have saved a life. they are still getting it. We have fenced it Dr. Frank Lane, a family friend who nomi­ commend this article, reprinted from Policy Review, for your attention: in. We had guard dogs, two of them. They nated Sid for the congressional award and are cutting our fences at night and letting who is a practicing psychiatrist, added, "That THE URBAN STRANGER-HOW CRIME CAUSES them out. It just never ends. This year Sid persisted in demanding that his friend POVERTY IN THE INNER CITY alone we must have lost about $20,000 seek help and in taking his friend to qualified worth of products." experts is unusual for most people. I have The idea that poverty causes crime goes For those who stay in business, a high seen many cases where adults failed to take back at least as far as Aristotle. But in the crime rate sharply raises operating costs. action, despite both direct and indirect indica­ American inner city, the relationship is ex­ These include higher labor costs ; insurance, which may become pro­ cide. Suicide is the second leading cause of cisely, crime makes it harder to break out of hibitively expensive or even unavailable, death in adolescents." poverty. The vast majority of poor people and security investments, such as improved The crisis unfolded late one recent evening are honest, law-abiding citizens whose op­ lighting and fencing. A typical inner city when the frield called Sid and said the call portunities for advancement are stunted by business might pay about $5,000 for a was "just to thank him for being a friend and the drug dealers, muggers, thieves, rapists, simple audible alarm system and $10,000 per to say goodbye," Dr. Lane reported. That and murderers who terrorize their neighbor­ year for a private security guard's salary. hoods. These predators are not Robin Hoods These expenses jeopardize the survival of alerted Sid to potential danger and Sid subse­ of some 1960s ideal; they are career crimi­ small businesses-the strongest engine of quently phoned Dr. Lane to report the conver­ nals who are destroying the labor and hopes employment growth. sation. They agreed that the situation was po­ of the poor. The typical criminal does not Businesses may leave the neighborhood. tentially serious and Sid reacted by going to rob from the rich to aid the poor; he steals But because the poor have little or no mo­ the friend's home and arguing that they from the helpless to help himself. bility, there is no escape for them from May 12, 1987 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 12223 criminal predators or from the totalitarian­ The improved security has been decisive vance the defense and foreign policy interests ism of crime. Criminal enterprises such as in attracting and retaining businesses. IBM of the United States. Through the authoriza­ narcotics dealing, prostitution, and numbers came into the neighborhood on the basis of tion and appropriations process, Congress the security program. One business owner choke off the growth of legal enterprises, and the President jointly determine what fund­ while generating even greater numbers of noted, "if we didn't have the foot patrol and related crimes in the community. And the increased police presence downtown, I ing is needed to advance those interests. street crime typical of poor neighborhoods­ wouldn't be in business in Oakland." Members of the House should review the in­ robbery, assault, larceny, burglary, drug Improved security is also the key to a re­ terests we seek to safeguard as they consider dealing and use-has a profoundly debilitat­ markably successful urban project in Watts. this important legislation. ing effect on the economy. The riots that destroyed parts of the Los President Reagan set forth our defense and Crime is the ultimate tax on enterprise. It Angeles community 20 years ago wiped out marginal businesses and appeared to have foreign policy interests in the national security must be reduced or eliminated before poor strategy of the United States issued in Janu­ people can fully share in the American killed off new business growth. dream. The first commercial enterprise of any ary 1987. The President set forth the five cru­ kind to be built since the riots was the cial U.S. interests and the major U.S. national ERADICATING THE PARASITE Martin Luther King, Jr., Shopping Center, security objectives which support those inter­ The best anti-poverty policy is a vigorous which opened in 1984. Estimated first year ests as follows: attack on crime in poor communities. sales were more than three times the aver­ Yellow fever was finally cured when atten­ age revenues of first-year shopping centers. U.S. INTERESTS tion was shifted from treating the dying pa­ Though it was built in one of the most vio­ U.S. National Security Strategy reflects tients to controlling the mosquito that car­ lent and crime-ridden areas of the city, no our national interests and presents a broad ried the disease. Likewise, inner cities can be major acts of violence or vandalism have oc­ plan for achieving the national objectives restored to economic health if we eradicate curred there. that support those interests. The key na­ the parasite that infects them-crime. Built by Alexander Haagen Development, tional interests which our strategy seeks to A number of experiments around the the shopping center is designed to be an assure and protect include: country show that the spiral of commercial oasis of security where customers can do 1. The survival of the United States as a decline in a crime-ridden neighborhood can their banking and shopping without fear. free and independent nation, with its funda­ be stopped. The key is a dramatic reduction The entire facility is surrouned by a mental values and institutions intact. in crime. wrought-iron fence like the one surrounding 2. A healthy and growing U.S. economy. In the early 1970's, a 40-block area in the the White House. Inside there is a control 3. The growth of freedom democratic in­ East Brooklyn neighborhood of New York center with closed circuit TV monitors. Pri­ stitutions, and free market economies was home to about 200 businesses employ­ vate security guards trained by the develop­ throughout the world, linked by a fair and ing 3,000 people. But the area was deterio­ er patrol 24 hours a day, and the center also open international trading system. rating. By 1979, the number of businesses has a Los Angeles Police field office. 4. A stable and secure world, free of major had fallen to 45, and they employed only The center has created jobs for local resi­ threats to U.S. interests. 1,500 people. The overwhelming reason dents through its private security program 5. The health and vigor of U.S. alliance re­ given by businesses for leaving the neigh­ as well as its stores. In the words of Grace lationships. borhood was fear of crime. Payne, executive director of a neighborhood This is a familiar story of decline. A simi­ job training and community counseling MAJOR OBJECTIVES IN SUPPORT OF U.S. lar one could be told of neighborhoods in center, construction of the mall is "the INTERESTS virtually every major American city. But in greatest move that has been made for the U.S. national security objectives are state­ East Brooklyn Industrial Park, there is a people in this community to have jobs." ments of broad goals which support and ad­ surprising sequel. Between 1980 and 1982, Four smaller shopping centers have subse­ vance national interests. As such, they are the number of burglaries in the 40-block quently opened in the area. not intended to be applied mechanically or area fell from 134 to 12, the number of REAL SOCIAL SECURITY automatically, but constitute a general street robberies from 208 to 62. Signs of The programs in Brooklyn, Oakland, and guide for policy development in specific situ­ commercial vitality appeared. Twenty new Watts show that, if security is provided, ations which call for the coordinated use of firms have moved into the area and at least businesses can take root in even the most national power. The principal objectives 40 others have expressed interest. A new hostile environment. Reducing crime and its which support our national interests are: office building of 60,000 square feet is under disruptive effect on the community elimi­ 1. To maintain the security of our nation construction and other buildings are being nates the largest and most devastating ob­ and our allies. The United States, in coop­ renovated. stacle to development in many poor neigh­ eration with its allies, must seek to deter These and other changes were the fruit of borhoods. And where businesses can devel­ any aggression that could threaten that se­ a project by a private development company op, they encourage further growth and help curity, and, should deterrence fail, must be to increase security in the neighborhood. create a community's cohesiveness and iden­ prepared to repel or defeat any military Working in collaboration with the New tity. attack and end the conflict on terms favor­ York City Public Development Corporation Crime is a hazard to everyone in our socie­ able to the United States, its interests, and and the police and fire departments, the ty, but it hurts the poor the most; the its allies. Local Development Corporation of East wealthy and the middle class can call upon Specifically: New York tore down abandoned buildings, private and community resources to cushion To deter hostile attack of the United fenced properties, put burglar alarms, them from some of its dangers. The first States, its citizens, military forces, or allies trained private security guards, patrolled step in any urban anti-poverty program and to defeat attack if deterrence fails. the area, provided escort services for resi­ must therefore begin with the reduction of To maintain the strength and vitality of dents and businesses-and succeeded in per­ crime. This means more vigorous protection U.S. alliance relationships. suading local businesses and residents to of people and property in poor neighbor­ To deal effectively with threats to the se­ help pay for the project. The city contribut­ hoods. America is beginning to take the curity of the United States and its citizens ed by repairing streets and putting in new steps necessary to fight terrorism overseas; short of armed conflict, including the threat lighting. the time has come to fight the even more of international terrorism. In Oakland, a security program was initi­ threatening terrorism in our own cities. To prevent the spread of nuclear weapons. ated in 1982 by a group of private develop­ To reduce over the long term our reliance ers. Clorox and IBM are among the major on nuclear weapons by strengthening our tenants of Bramalea Corporation properties U.S. INTERESTS conventional forces, pursuing equitable and who contribute about $300,000 annually to verifiable arms control agreements and de­ provide for a police enhancement program HON. WM. S. BROOMFIELD veloping technologies for strategic defense. of the 40-block downtown business district. To assure unimpeded U.S. access to the The program also made a well publicized OF MICHIGAN oceans and space. effort to curtail disorderly behavior in the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES To prevent the domination of the Eura­ neighborhood. Monday, May 11, 1987 sian landmass by the USSR How about Phil Donahue? Conversations told Ida Nudel that he had met her sister WASHINGTON.-This city's biggest growth on his television talk show get pretty earthy and had promised her to do everything he industry is not high technology or real at times. And what about the "soaps," could on Ida's behalf. He promised to con­ estate but high-powered lobbying for the which are preoccupied with sex and usually tinue his efforts. When he met the Slepaks, Japanese. don't leave much to the imagination? he presented them with the latest photo­ Last week the lobbyists, who shun publici­ The FCC is likely to find itself swamped if graphs of their grandchildren, grandchil­ ty but do some of their business in Washing­ it is going to decide for every community in dren whom they had never met. ton's popular K Street, Du Pont Circle and America what is suitable for each to hear And then the Secretary of State made a Georgetown restaurants, were working over­ and see on radio and television. · brief speech. He did not have a prepared time as Congress took up trade legislation Then, of course, there is the issue of First text. He did not even have notes. He was and President Reagan welcomed Prime Min­ Amendment rights. Will the FCC's new simply sharing with the people in the room ister Yasuhiro Nakasone. policy amount to censorship and an in­ what was on his mind and in his heart at The Japanese, according to Congressional fringement on the free speech and free that moment. What he told them was that aides, spent more than $60 million last year press rights of broadcasters? the United States was with them, that the for direct representation in their biggest A question also is raised of the right of United States would continue to support market. That's four times the level in 1984. people to tune in programs that appeal to their efforts, that they can continue to Japan's interests have become increasingly them. Is it relevant that rating of the Phila­ count on us. delphia station warned by the FCC climbed intertwined with America's. The United As we meet on this Solidarity Sunday, we States consumes about a fifth of Japan's from 16th to third place in its area after it have, for a change, some good news to bal­ began broadcasting Stern's show? total production, and Japanese investment ance against the bad. The good news is that here has mushroomed. Many observers say It may turn out that the FCC's bark is during the last two months about 1200 Jews worse than its bite, that its aim merely was the lobbying dollars have been well spent. left the Soviet Union. The good news is also "Judging from results, I'd say it's certain­ to warn broadcasting's sleazier elements to that it looks as if many more refuseniks will clean up their acts. But if its intention is to ly one of the most effective lobbies," said be leaving during the months immediately Representative Sander M. Levin, Democrat establish a national nanny in Washington ahead. Many of them, though by no means for broadcasting, it is going too far. of Michigan. Even so, last week the House all of them, will at long last have a chance passed an amendment sponsored by Repre­ to rebuild their lives. sentative Richard A. Gephardt, Democrat of AMBASSADOR SCHIFTER'S That is indeed the good news. But as we Missouri, that would direct American trade SOLIDARITY SUNDAY MESSAGE look beyond the present effort to facilitate retaliation against countries that enjoy the einigration of the men and women large surpluses with the United States. whom we have come to call the refuseniks, Many of the 'lobbyists have occupied high HON. BENJAMIN A. GILMAN we also see a policy being put in place to cut positions in government and are useful not OF NEW YORK down any further moves for the emigration only for what they know and understand, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES of the hundreds of thousands who want to follow, to discourage them even from apply­ but also for the access they provide to those Tuesday, May 12, 1987 ing. In other words, in the future there will now in power. At latest count, 105 individuals and firms Mr. GILMAN. Mr. Speaker, on Sunday, May be few refuseniks, but many scared-to-ap­ plyniks. had registered under the Foreign Agents 3, 1987, many of us involved in the fight for Registration Act as ''agents" of Japan, As we look at what has been accomplished Soviet Jewish emigration gathered together at nearly twice as many as the next closest Dag Hammarsjold Plaza opposite the United to date, you, all of you, indeed deserve to be congratulated. It was your work that has so country, Canada. Nations in New York City for Solidarity Sunday significantly helped with the release of the But that's not a full picture, says Joseph for Soviet Jewry. This annual expression of thousands that are coming out now. But the E. Clarkson, head of the Justice Depart­ concern routinely draws hundreds of thou­ job is not over yet. Not by a long shot. ment registration unit. Many lobbyists are sands of dedicated men, women, and chil­ Behind those who are leaving now are the exempt from registration requirements be­ dren, to demonstrate their support for the reli­ hundreds of thousands for whom the doors cause they do simple legal representation, as are barred. opposed to direct lobbying, or are actually gious, cultural, and other human rights which employed by exempted domestic affiliates are currently denied Soviet Jews. It is for these hundreds of thousands that you need to raise your voice, to whom you of Japanese companies. Among the speakers was Assistant Secre­ have to send your message of hope. The "Their main goal is to create a favorable tary of State for Human Rights and Humani­ best message you could send them is to image throughout the U.S. for Japan," said tarian Affairs, Richard Schifter. Ambassador quote the concluding words of George Mr. Clarkson. Schifter has a long and illustrious record of Shultz in his remarks to the refuseniks at In the present inflammatory trade atmos­ dedication to the cause of human rights the Seder in Spaso House on April 13, 1987: phere helping the Japanese may sound dis­ around the world, and took the time to outline "We'll never give up!" loyal. But it is not that simple. Americans who help the Japanese say they are also in detail for the more than 200,000 partici­ helping Americans by providing cheaper pants that day, Secretary of State Shultz' AMERICANS WHO LOBBY FOR goods, or even jobs-those who sell and serv­ recent visit to the Soviet Union and his attend­ JAPAN ice Japanese cars are, after all, Americans. ance at a Passover Seder held at Spaso The lobbyists for the most part, see them­ House. selves as a vital part of the Japanese-Ameri­ I would like to take this opportunity to share HON. MARCY KAPTUR can relationship-which Mike Mansfield, Ambassador Shifter's comments with my col­ OF OHIO the United States ambassador in Tokyo, has leagues. His remarks, succinct and brief, out­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES called the "most important economic rela­ line the difficult road that still lies ahead, as tionship in the world." Tuesday, May 12, 1987 "It was like writing a letter to an uncle in well as the need for an ongoing personal Tokyo," said Richard J. Whalen, describing commitment by us all. Ms. KAPTUR. Mr. Speaker, I call to the at­ tention of my colleagues a recent New York his efforts in the early 1970's to advise his REMARKS BY RICHARD SCHIFTER Times article, "Americans Who Lobby for first Japanese client on political and eco­ Just under three weeks ago, I attended a Japan." After reading this article, it becomes nomic trends in Washington. truly memorable Seder celebration. It was From that start Mr. Whalen, who had in Spaso House, the residence of the United clearly evident why this Nation badly needs been a special assistant to President Nixon States Ambassador in Moscow. Joining in legislation which restricts the practice of and a consultant to Secretary of State Wil­ this commemoration of the Exodus were the former high-level Government officials from liam P. Rogers, built a profitable lobbying men and women for whom this particular lobbying on behalf of foreign interests immedi­ business. His clients include the Japanese festival has such special meaning: Victor ately after leaving Government service. Embassy, the Japanese Ministry of Interna- 12226 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS May 12, 1987 tional Trade and Industry and Toyota's do­ Powell, Goldstein, Frazer & Murphy at 1110 probably the biggest of the Japanese lobby­ mestic subsidiary, Toyota Motor Sales Inc. Vermont Avenue, meets with House Foreign ing firms. Operating out of a townhouse at His company, Worldwide Information Re­ Affairs Committee staffers, State Depart­ 1823 Jefferson Place in downtown Washing­ sources Ltd., occupies a plush suite of of­ ment officials and others on behalf of Hita­ ton that also· houses a popular Italian res­ fices at 1717 K Street. He employs a staff of chi, the electronics and computer giant. taurant called Trattu, Global represents 10, including his wife, Joan. Partly through Mr. Eizenstat's lobbying many of Japan's blue chip companies, in­ "We've earned our money by trying to efforts, Hitachi and other foreign electron­ cluding Komatsu, a tractor maker, Hitachi, ward off the bad things that could have ics companies won an important victory in All Nippon Airways, machine tool builders happened," he said. the House last month when Speaker Jim Fanuc and Yamazaki-Mazak, and Kyocera, a One thing that didn't happen, for which Wright agreed to remove from the House ceramics concern. he takes some of the credit, was domestic trade bill a provision imposing a one-year The company was founded four years ago content legislation, which would have re­ ban on the import of digital audio taping by Stanton D. Anderson, who had been a quired large portions of American labor and equipment. State Department official in the Nixon ad­ materials before foreign cars could be sold "It would have been the first time that ministration, and William E. Timmons, in the United States. Congress banned a product on the basis of chief Congressional lobbyist in the Nixon But Mr. Whalen, 51 years old, also earns its technology and not on the basis of White House. his money advising Japanese-and other cli­ health or consumer effects," said Mr. Eizen­ Global, in fact, is a kind of a Republican ents-on the financial impact of political stat. alumni association, and it isn't shy about trends. Mr. Eizenstat, 44, makes no apologies for selling this feature to prospective clients. Its "We value his opinion, and depending on joining the lobbyists' ranks. "Lobbyists play brochure boasts that its "officers, directors, the advice we follow it," said Nagao Hyodo, an important role in assisting government consultants and staff have served in high minister for general affairs at the Embassy. to understand the implications of its ac­ levels at the White House, in government What does Mr. Whalen think about lobby­ tions," he said, citing a whimsical comment domestic and foreign policy positions." ing for the Japanese when the United of Senator Patrick J. Leahy, Democrat of Other former officials associated with the States is running a huge trade deficit? Vermont: "God love 'em. Without lobbyists company include William H. Morris Jr., a "I'm a free trader," he said, "who believes we would have to decide how to vote on our former senior Commerce Department offi­ deeply that the U.S. market is regulated by own." cial who is Global's President and chief ex­ the consumer. We are absolutely sure to "We don't feel that we lobby for the Japa­ ecutive, John M. Nugent, an Energy Depart­ injure ourselves if we go the protectionist nese. We lobby for 8,500 American business­ ment official during the Ford Administra­ route." men," said Robert M. McElwaine, a former tion, and Dr. Bo Denysyk, formerly head of "I had five kids in college and couldn't Hollywood press agent, who has been presi­ the export control unit at Commerce. afford to go into government," said Bob dent of the American International Auto­ Like other lobbying concerns, Global does Keefe, who went into the Japan lobbying mobile Dealers Association for the past 17 more than try to help clients sell their business in 1976 after serving as deputy di­ years. The association's members sell $30 goods here. Through Dr. Denysyk's services rector of the Democratic National Commit­ billion of foreign cars a year, most of them Global guides Hitachi, which has three tee under Robert S. Strauss. Japanese. plants in this country, through the laby­ Clients of the Keefe Company, which has "Congressmen and senators want to put rinth of Commerce Department export con­ its headquarters at 444 North Capitol us in the position of being apologist for Jap­ trols. And when Komatsu was looking for a Street, three blocks from the Capitol, in­ anese trading policy," he said. "We have to place to open a new tractor plant, Global clude Toyota, Hitachi, the Nippon Tele­ fight our way out of that corner because we helped it settle on Chattanooga. "We told phone and Telegraph Company and the are defending American businesses." them about the great state of Tennessee," Ministry of International Trade and Indus­ Mr. McElwaine estimates that there are said Mr. Morris, 57, who himself hails from try. 250,000 Americans, earning $4.5 billion an­ Mr. Keefe also has domestic clients, in­ nually, directly employed by the imported Jackson, Tenn. cluding American companies seeking to car industry. Global also helps American companies sell expand operations in Japan, and works Mr. McElwaine mobilized the powerful in Japan and other countries, Mr. Morris closely with Taiji Kohara, President of lobbying forces of the association against said. International Public Relations, a Tokyo the so-called voluntary export restraints set The sharp reaction in Tokyo to recent consulting and public relations firm. by the Japanese as a result of American White House-ordered trade sanctions in "The big difference between working for pressure in 1981. computer chips, says H. William Tanaka, Americans and Japanese is that the Japa­ Four years later Washington stopped in­ chief lobbyist for the Japanese microchip nese pay more promptly," said Mr. Keefe. sisting on quotas. But the Japanese indus­ industry, reflects Japan's "insular mentality "We tend with our Japanese clients to do try, fearful of Congressional reprisals, main­ and its inability to become sensitized to an awful lot of trade policy analysis and less tained the controls anyway, albeit at higher American legal concerns." representation, although that varies. The levels. Born in Los Angeles to Japanese parents, Japanese tend to be extremely interested in Mr. McElwaine had argued that the re­ Mr. Tanaka, who is fluent in Japanese and information." straints were not only pushing up prices of served in the Office of Strategic Services A brochure he gives clients says "Govern­ Japanese cars in the United States but trig­ during World War II, is among the minority ment business is information business," but gering boosts in price levels by the Detroit of lobbyists who have not entered the busi­ adds "knowing the decision makers and how carmakers. ness through the so-called revolving door­ to make forceful presentations of the cli­ He cited a Brookings Institution study by from a senior government position. ent's position is the hard work that success­ Robert W. Crandall reporting that quota in­ Mr. Tanaka, 63, is an elder statesman of ful representation requires." creased prices of Japanese cars by $2,500 lobbying, having represented the Electronic A native of Indiana, Mr. Keefe, 52, came each and prices of domestic cars by as much Industries Association of Japan, the Japa­ to Washington in 1960 as press secretary to as $1,000 apiece. nese Automobile Manufacturers Association Senator Vance Hartke. Mr. McElwaine, who works out of an and the Japan Tire Manufacturers Associa­ He later served as an aide to two other In­ office employing 17 persons at 1128 16th tion for nearly 20 years. diana legislators, Representative J. Edward Street, across Lafayette Park from the Operating from a suite of offices at 1919 Roush and Senator Birch Bayh and after a White House, got his auto dealership expe­ Pennsylvania Avenue, about four blocks stint as an AF'IrCIO consultant worked in rience after serving in the Navy in World from the White House, his law firm, Tanaka the presidential campaign of Senator War II. Ritger & Middleton, employs a staff of 20, Hubert H. Humphrey. He invested Navy poker winnings and sep­ including a macroeconomist, a microecono­ Whatever it has done for the trading rela­ aration pay in a Nash agency in Culver City, mist and a political analyst. tionship of the world's two great economic Calif. Later he became director of corporate The wide professional reach underscores powers, Mr. Keefe says that his efforts as a relations for Mercedes-Benz of North Amer­ his view that a lobbyist is "really an educa­ lobbyist at least succeeded in getting all his ica. tor." children through college: "The last one left The son of silent movie pioneer Don "I see my function in explaining how the two years ago." McElwaine, the auto dealer, who is 62, did a political dynamic works in Washington to Ten years ago, Stuart E. Eizenstat was stint at the Goldwyn Studios, where he was the Japanese and the dynamic in Japan to head of President Jimmy Carter's domestic a press agent for Errol Flynn and Danny the Americans so that both governments policy staff, reviewing prospective policy in Kaye. "That's really my chief claim to will deal with each other less out of igno­ the White House West Wing. fame," he said. rance than understanding." Now Mr. Eizenstat, who hangs his shingle Global USA, Inc., which takes in more In the present superheated atmosphere, a few blocks away at the law offices of than $1 million a year in lobbying fees, is Mr. Tanaka says it's counterproductive for a May 12, 1987 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 12227 lobbyist to try to influence government violent that local law enforcement officials and firing high-powered rifles at three utility com­ trade decisions. the town's mayor had to call in the National pany transformers, draining the oil from a "Generally, I try to stay out of inter-gov­ Guard on at least two different occasions. company transformer, and blowing up a trans­ ernmental discussions," he said. "When issues get freighted with so much emotion Last April, in what the local police called a riot former substation owned by the company-all and politics a so-called lobbyist is less effi. situation, 17 persons were arrested when done for the purpose of obtaining higher cient." 1,000 UFCW supporters from around the wages and benefits for the striking workers. He says he is happiest doing nuts-and­ country rallied at the Austin, MN plant in order The Supreme Court refused to find a violation bolts legal work for Japanese companies, to shut down Hormel. The riot situation, ac­ on the basis that the Hobbs Act was not in­ such as Minibea, which makes ball bearings. cording to local UFCW official James V. tended to prohibit the use of violence in ob­ Minibea recently bought the New Hamp­ Guyette, was the UFCW's "way of showing taining legitimate union objectives, such as shire Ball Bearing Company of Peterboro, that our strike against the Geo. A. Hormel Co. higher wages and benefits. Hobbs, said the N.H., but faced possible antitrust challenges has not ended." During this confrontation, tear from the Justice Department. And the pur­ Court, only prohibit violence committed to chase caused some concern at the Pentagon, gas and mace were needed to break up the obtain illegitimate objectives. since it was the buyer of more than half of crowd, and several law enforcement officials In another example showing the lack of the output of New Hampshire Ball Bear­ were injured by UFCW members who threw teeth in current Federal law to deal with labor ings. rocks and hazardous chemicals at the offi­ violence, in 1983, the Supreme Court by a 5- Mr. Tanaka says he told the authorities cers. to-4 vote reversed a lower court decision that that Minibea would bring cost-effective For purposes of understanding the need for mob violence against nonunion construction technology to New Hampshire Ball Bear­ the bill I am introducing today, it is significant ings, resulting in "a net contribution to the workers on a Texas jobsite gave a private to note that not until 4 months after the Na­ right action to injured employees under 42 U.S. defense mobilization base for the man­ tional Guard had been called out did the ufacture of smaller sized precision bear­ U.S.C. 1985(3), a civil rights conspiracy stat­ ings." The sale went through. NLRB seek a court injunction directed at ute enacted in 1871. Consequently, the bringing the Hormel violence to a halt. Clearly, Court's decision removed one of the primary the NLRB can play a substantially greater role means for employees subject to union vio­ UNION VIOLENCE in combating violence such as that found in lence to seek relief in Federal court. Notably, the UFCW-Hormel situation, and the Worker however, even the majority of the Court in HON. RICHARD K. ARMEY Protection Act ensures that the NLRB will ex­ ercise its authority to halt labor violence in a Carpenters versus Scott, recognized that it OF TEXAS may have misinterpreted the intent of Con­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES timely manner and that unions perpetrating such violence will be penalized. gress and made clear its willingness to en­ Tuesday, May 12, 1987 Labor union violence continues to be far force Federal statutes specifically addressed Mr. ARMEY. Mr. Speaker, today I am intro­ more frequent and widespread than is popu­ to economic and commercial conflicts pro­ ducing legislation intended to effectively larly understood and perceived. As demon­ scribing injuries to persons and property. remedy acts of labor violence which occur in strated by the Hormei/UFCW example, con­ Finally, and perhaps most significantly, the conjunction with labor-management disputes. duct that would be criminal in any other con­ Federal agency charged with maintaining in­ The Worker Protection Act of 1987 imple­ text is, for some reason, tolerated in the labor dustrial peace in America-the National Labor ments in part the findings and legislative rec­ relations context. Supreme Court decisions Relations Board-has consistently refused to ommendations of the only exhaustive study of and existing policies of the NLRB have largely impose effective sanctions against labor vio­ labor union violence in the United States­ negated any effective remedy against such lence. While the Board recognizes that union "Union Violence: The Record and the Re­ conduct. As one commentator wrote over 20 violence against individuals is illegal conduct sponse by Courts, Legislatures and the years ago, "The theory seems to be that, that violates section 8(b)(1 )(A) of the National NLRB," by Armand J. Thieblot, Jr., and since violence is a traditional part of labor dis­ Labor Relations Act, the Board's findings Thomas R. Haggard. The study was published putes, tradition sanctions its use." The Hormel often are issued weeks or even years after in 1983 by the University of Pennsylvania's strike violence demonstrates that this com­ the violent acts have served their intimidating Wharton School. It reviews the history of labor mentary is even more true today. purposes. The Board rarely seeks injunctive violence in America, and provides numerous One example of how current Federal law relief to prevent union violence, and Board individual case studies and statistical analyses almost condones labor violence is the Norris­ "cease-and-desist" orders do nothing to revealing which unions have been most in­ LaGuardia Act. That law was passed in 1932 punish the individual perpetrators of violent volved in union violence. In addition, the study for the purpose of preventing the courts from activity. In addition, the Board seldom awards compiles pertinent court and National Labor favoring employers by granting injunctive relief back pay to those workers who stay away Relations Board [NLRB] decisions dealing that prevented legitimate union strike activity. from their jobs because of union intimidation. with labor violence. Based on its thorough re­ The act, therefore, implements an important Moreover, the Board frequently has ordered search, the study makes several recommen­ national labor policy that protects individuals violent strikers or union members reinstated to dations regarding specific steps that Congress and unions who withhold their services be­ their jobs where the employer's nonviolent could take to alleviate labor violence in this cause of legitimate economic disputes with unfair labor practices have provoked the em­ country and provide better protection for inno­ their employers. What has gone awry, howev­ ployees to resort to unprotected violent con­ cent workers. My bill would write into law sev­ er, is that Norris-LaGuardia's original intent duct. In other words, Board remedies often eral of those recommendations. has been read so broadly that it now protects protect the violent individual who engages in Since its publication, no authoritative work · individuals and unions who go beyond legiti­ possible criminal activity and who tries to has challenged the findings or recommenda­ mate strike activity and threaten to or actually apply his own remedy beyond the more than tions of the Wharton study. In fact, Choice, engage in physical violence to achieve their adequate Board remedies available against the journal of the Association of College and goals. My bill is intended to restate our nation­ the employer who violates the act. Research Librarians, placed the Wharton al labor policy to say that violence should not The Board in practice thus encourages a study on its 1983-84 list of outstanding aca­ be condoned because it is being used to fur­ vigilante approach to correcting unfair labor demic books. At the same time, since its pub­ ther collective bargaining objectives. practices. Remedies are rarely available to the lication there have been numerous new in­ As amply demonstrated by the Wharton individual who suffers from violence related to stances of labor violence, and the following study, ostensible protections against labor vio­ workplace disputes. Injunctive relief is rarely bill is intended to address this problem that is lence already written into Federal law have sought by the Board, and the harmed individ­ crying out for an effective solution. proven to be largely ineffective. For example, ual has no recourse to seek relief on his own To understand the environment to which the Hobbs Act, which prohibits extortion ac­ behalf. Back pay awards are generally not this legislation is directed, the 1985-86 labor companied by physical violence, has been available to those who are threatened if they strife at the Geo. A. Hormel & Co., meatpack­ held by the Supreme Court not to apply to vio­ attempt to peacefully perform their jobs. Indi­ ing plant provides an instructive example. lence in pursuit of legitimate union objectives. viduals seldom, if ever, can obtain damages There, local P-9 of the United Food and Com­ In the Enmons decision, several union mem­ by way of an independent Federal lawsuit, mercial Workers [UFCW] went on a strike so bers were indicted during a labor strike for and in any event, it is virtually impossible to 12228 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS May 12, 1987 obtain relief against individual perpetrators, tiveness proposal of his own. Each of these charged with the mission of developing a even if they act outside the umbrella of union proposals is different, but they do contain statewide telecommunications network. sanction of their conduct. some common elements such as improve­ While all schools will benefit from access to An important question that arises when ments in education. the information and programming made avail­ more effective Federal remedies for labor vio­ Any competitiveness measure which is able by educational telecommunications, rural lence have been proposed in the past is passed by the Congress this year must con­ schools and school districts with limited re­ whether the issue is better left to State and tain a renewed commitment to quality educa­ sources will receive the greatest benefit. local law enforcement officials. Our labor tion in America. Without significant improve­ These schools, which simply cannot afford to management relations policies, however, are ments in the performance of our young people provide the full range of courses students national policies. They are enforced by the in areas such as mathematics, science, com­ need and attract the best teachers in all National Labor Relations Board which admin­ puters, and foreign languages, our Nation has fields, will be able to offer their students the isters the National Labor Relations Act, a Fed­ little chance of regaining the competitive edge expanded educational opportunities they need eral law that Congress designed to preempt it once had in many industries. to prepare for college and the job market. comparable State laws. Since the NLRB regu­ Indeed, concern over the decline of educa­ Mr. Speaker, educational telecommunica­ lates nearly all aspects of the collective bar­ tional quality in America is not something new. tions can be the catalyst for a resurgence of gaining relationship, it makes little sense that With the publication in 1983 of A Nation At educational excellence in America. It can violent conduct that occurs in labor disputes Risk, the report of the National Commission modernize America's classrooms and make should be treated as having little impact on on Excellence in Education, the focus of Con­ better use of scarce educational resources. the outcome of those disputes. gress, the administration, and the American The Star Schools Program Assistance Act Although there are circumstances in which people was placed on the crisis in our requires that States make a significant invest­ State law may effectively remedy labor vio­ schools. ment in the development of a statewide net­ lence, the fact remains that for personal and In 1984, Congress acted swiftly to address work plan which should involve the participa­ political reasons, among others, many State this crisis by enacting the Education for Eco­ tion of both public and private educational in­ law enforcement authorities are hesitant to act nomic Security Act. This legislation recognized stitutions, local governments and industry. The in labor violence cases. First, labor violence that deficiencies in math, science, computer, Federal role would be to finance the purchase often occurs on a scale and with such intensi­ foreign language, and other instruction for of the hardware and facilities necessary to es­ ty that local enforcement authorities are in­ both teachers and students was jeapordizing tablish the network. The legislation authorizes capable of handling it effectively. This may the ability of our Nation to defend itself and $100 million over 5 years, with up to $20 mil­ result from a lack of resources, manpower or compete in the world market. The measure lion available to individual telecommunications expertise or from the reluctance of State or authorized Federal assistance to State and partnerships. local police to arrest individuals who are on local governments for improvements in these Mr. Speaker, as we work to make America strike. In addition, the police and striking work­ education areas. competitive again, nothing is more important ers may both be members of the same union. Despite this congressional action, our to this effort than the education of our young It is clear then that Federal enforcement Nation is still experiencing a serious lack of people. I urge my colleagues to support the would therefore be more appropriate. achievement in mathematics, science, and for­ enactment of the Star Schools Program As­ If this country is to have a national labor eign languages-in short, an "education defi­ sistance Act. policy, then that policy should encompass all cit." Recent surveys have shown that Ameri­ significant aspects of the employer-employee­ can students continue to trail Japanese stu­ union relationship. The bill I am introducing A STRONG U.S. MERCHANT dents in math and chemistry achievement. today would correct the problems and injus­ MARINE-AMERICA SHOULD Our industries continue to suffer from a lack tices I have discussed and restore the admin­ CARE of engineers being generated by our educa­ istration of the NLRA to its original intent: tional system. Our schools themselves are HON. ROBIN TALLON To prescribe the legitimate rights of both having difficult times recruiting qualified teach­ employees and employers in their relations OF SOUTH CAROLINA ers in the math and science areas and keep­ affecting commerce, to provide orderly and IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES peaceful procedures for preventing the in­ ing them. terference by either with the legitimate Moreover, many educational institutions and Tuesday, May 12, 1-987 rights of the other, [and] to protect the schools systems today continue to lack the Mr. TALLON. Mr. Speaker, it gives me great rights of individual employees in their rela­ resources necessary to make dramatic im­ pleasure to welcome to Washington, a distin­ tions with labor organizations. provements in the quality of education. guished young man from the Sixth District of The legislation I am introducing today will South Carolina, Franklin Pringle, a sophomore INTRODUCTION OF THE STAR go a long way toward addressing these prob­ at Choppee High School in Georgetown, SC. SCHOOLS PROGRAM ASSIST­ lems and this lack of resources by establish­ He has recently been named a national finalist ANCE ACT ing a program of Federal grant assistance for in the 52d Annual Harold Harding Memorial the development of comprehensive education­ Maritime Essay Contest. As a result of his fine HON. JOE MOAKLEY al telecommunications networks. essay entitled "A Strong U.S. Merchant OF MASSACHUSETTS These networks would link up, by means of Marine-America Should Care!", Franklin has IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES satellite and other devices, high schools, col­ won a cruise to travel from Tacoma, WA, to leges, research centers, libraries, and industri­ Anchorage, AK. Tuesday, May 12, 1987 al worksites, and provide courses in the areas Thanks to the local Georgetown Propeller Mr. MOAKLEY. Mr. Speaker, I am today in­ of mathematics, science, computers, and for­ Club, Franklin is able to spend the day here in troducing the Star Schools Program Assist­ eign languages. Such programming would be Washington with us and see how the Federal ance Act, a bill designed to help address the in a two-way, interactive mode, allowing stu­ Government works. I would like to submit for educational challenges which face our Nation dents to communicate directly and in real time the RECORD the text of Franklin's winning through the use of advanced telecommunica­ to teachers in remote locations. essay. tions technology. Mr. Speaker, over the past year, I have Imagine our country at war on foreign soil Mr. Speaker, in recent months, the issue of heard from many educational institutions in with U.S. troops awaiting shipment of the making America competitive once again in the the Commonwealth of Massachusetts which goods necessary to successfully defend world marketplace has dominated political have already begun limited efforts in the edu­ themselves. Picture a world where allies debate. A number of proposals have been in­ cational telecommunications area. These insti­ cannot be depended upon with total certain­ ty to come to the aid of the United States. troduced in Congress over the past year tutions are strongly supportive of efforts to es­ Envision the results of the destruction of which would make our industries and workers tablish a State- or New England-wide educa­ the delicate balance of trade between Amer­ more productive and competitive with their for­ tional telecommunications network. The Com­ ica and other countries because we had no eign counterparts. President Reagan has even monwealth has already taken a step in this di­ means of import and export transportation. more recently joined the effort with a competi- rection by establishing a State corporation America has experienced war on other land May 12, 1987 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 12229 and we have witnessed recently the reluc­ The Soviet Union has provided over a thou­ Because of Monsignor O'Gorman's commu­ tance of our allies to support us in political sand break-bulk cargo ships while we can nity service during the years of war and peace theory. Trade between countries is crucial field only about 300. America has been involved in, a testimonial for economic and political balance. Yet, Our allies depend upon us and our foreign many Americans are unaware of the signifi­ trade. If our participation in foreign trade dinner in his honor is being tendered on Sat­ cance of these events on their lives, and were halted, the results would be devastat­ urday, May 16, 1987, at 6:30 p.m. at Schuet­ even less aware of the role the United ing for us as well as for those who depend zen Park, North Bergen, NJ. States Merchant Marine plays in our na­ upon us. Many would fall easy prey to their Helen Gonyou, Ruth Matash, and Janet tional security and economic strength. enemies or have to rely upon aid from other Benzoni are members of the dinner committee America needs a strong Merchant Marine countries with whom we are not allied, thus that have invited archbishop of Newark, Theo­ to help guarantee the safety of our nation. lessening our number of allies. American In time of war, our government has the au­ citizens today must be aware of the impor­ dore McCarrick and archbishop emeritus of thority to lease privately owned Merchant tance of allies and easily they may be lost or Newark, Peter L. Gerity and Msgr. Franklyn Marine ships to carry troops and supplies to turn against their friends. The activities of Casale, as well as relatives and community areas of battle. This flow of necessary raw the Merchant Marine, therefore, are of vital groups. In addition, Monsignor O'Gorman will materials cannot be interrupted if we hope necessity to the United States in maintain­ be given a special salute by veterans' groups for adequate defense. The Merchant Marine ing diplomatic relationships and keeping helps us provide military force when and for his service as a chaplain in the U.S. Army, allies. having retired with the rank of colonel from where we need it. It has been estimated by The United States must have a strong arm military experts that, in time of conflict, Merchant Marine. This fleet must not be the U.S. Army Reserves just a few years ago. ninety percent of the resources and supplies government owned or inactive reserve or Born in Jersey City, NJ, Monsignor O'Gor­ which must be shipped abroad will go by foreign flags vessels. Our fleet must fly the man was ordained into the priesthood on May sea, not by air. U.S. flag, be of adequate size and prepared 22, 1937, after his education at Seton Hall Obviously, our fleet must be furnished to serve in peacetime as well as in time of with modern technological equipment. Our University and Immaculate Conception Semi­ war. Personnel must be recruited to serve on nary, two great institutions of higher learning vessels must be ready for action. If our gov­ these ships. We need a young, well trained ernment, and we as citizens, do not support Merchant Marine force who will find life in the Garden State. After his ordination he our Merchant Marine, we are severing a time careers with this group. The workforce was assigned to St. Brigid's Parish in North vital artery of our national defense. used to number over 60,000; now it is less Bergen where he also served as chaplain for Economically, the American Merchant than 20,000. In time of need, someone the township police and fire departments. Marine bolsters domestic prosperity by car­ cannot be quickly trained to operate a When World War II came upon us, Monsi­ rying U.S. goods abroad. Jobs are created vessel. Modern technology requires that the within out country through the Merchant gnor O'Gorman answered the call and enlist­ people be highly skilled personnel. We need ed in the U.S. Army as a chaplain. Because of Marine's support of our industries. Factories to make a commitment to recruiting and and corporations manufacture more prod­ training the best the U.S. has to offer. Our his tremendous courage and leadership on ucts and create more jobs for many Ameri­ Merchant Marine vessels need to provide the fields of battle, Monsignor O'Gorman can families. Our fleet transports medicine, safe, comfortable homes and work places earned the nickname of "Beachhead" O'Gor­ food, clothing and provides agricultural as­ man. His involvement in the invasions of Leyte sistance to other nations that are unable to with good benefits and salaries. Our fleet can only be as good as those who operate it. and Okinawa earned him five battle stars. produce the necessary items to ke~p the country on its feet. In return, goods and Our nation must take other steps to After his release as a major in 1946, Monsi­ ensure the growth and survival of our Amer­ gnor O'Gorman continued to serve New services are provided to the U.S. ican Merchant Marine. The fleet is a front­ Today, however, our Merchant Marine is Jersey and his Nation as a chaplain in the facing an uncertain future. People forget runner in world trade, but it needs more cargo to carry. One solution would be give a Army Reserves until his retirement. that the Merchant Marine is always there, In 1946, Monsignor O'Gorman resumed his quietly helping defend our constitution tax break to U.S. shippers who use the Mer­ while performing patriotic duties. Ameri­ chant Marine ships. Unfortunately, many religious duties at All Saints Parish in Jersey cans have grown lax and even those who are U.S. shippers do not use our flag ships even City where he remained until 1963. It was in aware of its importance have begun taking when the freight rates are equal. Having a that year that the late Archbishop Thomas A. the Merchant Marine's existence for grant­ tax credit of some sort would give these Boland assigned Monsignor O'Gorman to ed. A strong Merchant Marine is vital in shippers the incentive to use our fleet. Another measure which could be taken to North Bergen to erect a church and found the today's society to fight the threats of war parish of Our Lady of Fatima. that have become relatively commonplace. increase our Merchant Marine cargo would We must look at the Merchant Marine as an be to focus on the U.S. exports of coal. We Over the years, Monsignor O'Gorman has insurance policy for the United States; we have an enormous supply which should give served with distinction on the military staff of must not allow it to lapse. It is not too late us some shipping leverage. If more coal two Governors of New Jersey, as State cha­ to bring our Merchant Marine up to the transport were given to the Merchant plin of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, modera­ status it should enjoy. We citizens and our Marine, the United States would be in a better position economically. tor for the South Hudson and North Hudson government must unit to upgrade the fleet Councils of Catholic Men, a member of the and honestly address its deficiencies. The fate of our Merchant Marine ulti­ Our present United States flag fleet is the mately rests with our government. Some planning board of North Bergen, and as cha- . oldest of all the world's major fleets. These viable plan must be started to build up our plin of Pope John XXIII Knights of Columbus. ships have greater fuel consumption and merchant fleet. To allow our fleet to decline Monsignor O'Gorman was also a member of larger crews. To successfully participate in is to abandon economic prosperity and a the advisory board of the Military Ordinate-to successful world trade, we need more and sense of national security. None of us wants which he was appointed by the late Terrance to hear, "America, your insurance has been smaller ships. Without them, the U.S. abili­ Cardinal Cooke-a member of the U.S. Coun­ ty to compete in world trade is severely re­ canceled." stricted. cil on Aging, Washington, DC, and a member The number of our merchant ships has of the Edward McDowell Post, Veterans of been depleted. The numbers have gone from REV. MSGR. GEORGE A. O'GOR­ Foreign Wars, North Bergen, NJ. He was also over 1,000 in 1950 to under 600 in 1981. Citi­ MAN CELEBRATES 50 YEARS appointed to the Building and Site Committee zens need to be aware that, in time of war OF ORDINATION of the archdiocese of Newark by Archbishop with our foremost potential enemy, Russia, we would be at a crippling disadvantage. Emeritus Peter L. Gerety. The U.S.S.R. with its advanced submarine HON. FRANK J. GUARINI On May 21, 1986, he was made a prelate of fleet could easily destroy our Merchant OF NEW JERSEY honor of His Holiness at the Cathedral of the Sacred Heart, Newark, NJ. Monsignor O'Gor­ Marine vessels. Our American ships have IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES become "super tankers" and "jumbo" ves­ man resides at the St. John Vianney resi­ sels. Even though this is an advantage in Tuesday, May 12, 1987 dence for retired priests in Rutherford, NJ. peacetime enabling great amounts of goods Monsignor O'Gorman continues to help out at to be moved at one time, it is to our disad­ Mr. GUARINI. Mr. Speaker, this month an vantage in war. Vital supplies could be de­ outstanding servant of God and man, Rev. various parishes in the diocese when needed. stroyed by one well placed torpedo. Msgr. George A. O'Gorman will celebrate his Monsignor O'Gorman's sister, Mrs. Kermit Our Merchant Marine vessels, due to their 50th year of ordination as a Roman Catholic Sidle~ resides in Westerly, Rl. His nephew size, would be difficult to adapt militarily. priest. John lives in Grand Island, NE, and his 12230 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS May 12, 1987 nephew William resides in Columbus, OH, with ual and religious mission impels me to be financial transactions on congressional dis­ his wife, Philomena. the messenger of peace and brotherhood, closure forms. Others have committed simi­ Monsignor O'Gorman's life work echoes the and to witness the true greatness of every lar trespasses-former vice presidential can­ words of His Holiness, Pope John Paul II human person. This greatness derives from didate Geraldine A. Ferraro, to name only the love of God, who created us in his own one. But Hansen had apparently antago­ when he visited Philadelphia on October 4, likeness and gave us an eternal destiny. It is nized too many important officials. He was 1979, and said in his homily to those priests in in this dignity of the human person that I prosecuted and convicted in 1984 and served attendance: see the meaning of history, and that I find six months before being paroled last Decem­ The priesthood is not really a task which the principle that gives sense to the role ber. has been assigned; it is a vocation, to be which every human being has to assume for Hansen sold his home and automobile to heard again and again. To hear this call and his or her own advancement and for the pay his $40,000 fine. When he signed his to respond generously to what this call en­ well-being of the society to which he or she parole papers, he said that he could not tails is a task for each priest. belongs. It is with these sentiments that I agree to the standard travel restrictions and Monsignor O'Gorman's career exemplifies: great in you the whole American people, a financial reporting requirements and would "Tu es sacerdos in aeternum-priesthood is people that bases its whole concept of life formally apply for a waiver. To sustain him­ on spiritual and moral values, on a deep reli­ self, meanwhile, he would continue his pro­ forever." We do not return the gift once given. gious sense, on respect for duty and on gen­ fession as a lecturer and consultant. He It cannot be that God who gave the impulse erosity in the service of humanity-noble thereafter provided his parole officer with a to say yes now wishes to hear no. traits which are embodied in a particular detailed schedule of his activities. According to Helen Gonyou, past New way in the nation's capital, with its monu­ Hansen's request for exemptions from Jersey president of the Ladies' Auxiliary of the ments dedicated to such outstanding nation­ normal parole conditions was still pending Veterans of Foreign Wars, and a member of al figures as George Washington, Abraham on April 15. Yet without being presented the dinner committee: Lincoln and Thomas Jefferson. with a warrant, he was seized by federal This year during the 200th anniversary of I am certain that my colleagues here in the marshals in Omaha. Consider some subse­ the Constitution of the United States this House of Representatives wish to join me in quent events: golden anniversary celebration of Monsi­ The marshals yanked Hansen's arms this salute to Msgr. George A. O'Gorman-a behind him and handcuffed him. Mter a gnor O'Gorman's ordination is extra signifi­ great priest-a great American. cant. His entire life has been dedicated to day in a county jail, he was put abroad a the freedom of spirit and religion and op­ rented Learjet and whisked to the Washing­ portunity which our forefathers outlined so HAS FAIR TREATMENT DIED ton suburbs in the dead of night. carefully in the priceless document which is Hansen was booked into the Alexandria the envy of the entire world. city jail under a fake name. "Frederick Let us not rest all our hopes on parch­ HON. HELEN DELICH BENTLEY Smith." This was done, said U.S. Marshal ment and on paper. Let us strive to build OF MARYLAND Roger Ray, "to avoid a lot of media atten­ peace, a desire for peace, a willingness to IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES tion at that time and to get him back work for peace, in the hearts and minds of safely." all our people. I believe that we can. I be­ Tuesday, May 12, 1987 Neither Hansen's wife nor his attorney lieve the problems of human destiny are not Mrs. BENTLEY. Mr. Speaker, 3 weeks ago, was notified of his whereabouts. It was only beyond the reach of human beings. a former Member of this body was yet again after the press tracked Hansen down and began asking questions, he said, that his Monsignor O'Gorman has been a leader all made the object of unusual and, to my mind wife learned where he was and the marshals his life, leading his religious flock, leading the unjustified, special handling by the Depart­ began allowing him to use the telephone. community in all causes just, tending to and ment of Justice. According to Hansen, his first hours in jail leading the men who served him in battle. I do not know former Congressman Hansen, were spent in a dark, dank basement cell. Those who were with him in the dark days of but I do know the misuse of power when I see When 35 of Hansen's congressional World War II speak of his tremendous stami­ it. A column by Jack Anderson and Joseph friends complained about his treatment, he na, faith and courage. Spear, which appeared in the Washington was granted a meeting with a Justice De­ One former serviceman quoted the follow­ Post on May 11, summarizes some of the partment official. Hansen was taken to the meeting in the Alexandria federal court­ ing in describing "Beachhead" O'Gorman's worst aspects of the case. Since the column house bound in handcuffs, chains and irons. combat leadership, a statement often ex­ was published Hansen has been sent back to Footnote: A U.S. Marshal spokesman pressed by President John F. Kennedy: serve 6 more months in a Federal prison. That maintained that Hansen has "been treated Without belittling the courage for which will make a total of more than a year in prison. just like everyone else that has a parole vio­ men have died, we should not forget those Rapists and arsonists have done better. I lation." That's troubling. acts of courage for which men have lived. attach the column. It makes interesting read­ Monsignor O'Gorman's life should inspire all ing. JAPAN, INC. of us who must be reminded that the cost of HANSEN'S TROUBLING TREATMENT freedom has always been expensive. Monsi­ [By Jack Anderson and Joseph Spear) HON. WILLIAM 0. LIPINSKI gnor O'Gorman's life echoes these words: The coarse treatment of former represent­ For of those to whom much is given, much ative George Hansen products, such as custom-designed computer vow-taken as solemnly and before an Al­ chips or the four-door Toyota Camrys that The rules of the game of reporting on mighty just as the vow of public office­ campaigns, politicians and public office what about divorce? Is that not the ultimate will be made in Georgetown