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A VICTORY FOR THE U.S. AND The following speech paints a graphic and thousand days struggling to show that I was HUMAN RIGHTS tragic picture of life in Castro's prisons. It is still a human being. Eight thousand days mute testimony to man's inhumanity to man. I trying to prove that my spirit could triumph urge my colleagues to read it and think about over the exhaustion and the pain. Eight thousand days of testing for my religious HON. WM. S. BROOMFIELD the blessings of freedom and justice that we OF MICHIGAN convictions, my faith, of struggling not to enjoy in this great country. allow the hatred that my atheist guards IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES STATEMENT BY AMBASSADOR ARMANDO sought to sow with their bayonets to flower Wednesday, March 16, 1988 VALLADARES in my heart. Eight thousand days of fight­ Mr. Chairman: I am not a career diplomat ing not to become like them, not to think of Mr. BROOMFIELD. Mr. Speaker, I want to nor am I an expert on the technical aspects torture as a weapon, of trying to forgive, of share with my colleagues a very moving of this Commission. I will not, therefore, trying never to think of vengeance, of retal­ speech on human rights abuses in Cuba. It make a detailed presentation on the reports iation, and of cruelty. was given in February by Ambassador Ar­ and subjects that are considered under item And when cruelty is extended to one's rel­ mando Valladares, the U.S. Representative to 10. We will listen to other interventions on atives, is that not a form of torture? My those important subjects. father is an elderly man. He is very ill. He the 44th session of the U.N.'s Commission on Mr. Chairman, I would like to talk today Human Rights in Geneva. I believe that the also served time in political prisons. Because about torture, of what it means for a human he is my father he is not allowed to leave Ambassador's persuasiveness and his memo­ being to be tortured, humiliated, and, what the country. Over the past two years the au­ rable address contributed in a major way to is almost worse, of what it means to watch a thorities have been tormenting him-re­ the U.N. Commission's recent decision to dis­ friend or a companion or a relative being venge for my activities. They do not beat patch a special team to Cuba to investigate tortured. him, but they call and tell him that he may charges of human rights violations there. As many of you know, I spent twenty-two leave the following day. My father makes Last week, the U.N.'s Commission on years in prison for political reasons. Per­ the long trip to the capital full of hope. And Human Rights was scheduled to vote on an haps I am the only delegate in this Commis­ when he is almost on board the airplane, sion that has spent such a long time in they tell him that there was a bureaucratic important U.S.-sponsored resolution calling for prison, although I do know that some of you a review of human rights violations in Cuba. error, that he has to return to his town. here know in your own flesh what torture They do this to him every four or five As might be expected, Cuba and some of means. I do not care what your political ide­ weeks. They are torturing him in the same Fidel's followers in Geneva opposed the reso­ ology might be; human beings are more im­ way that they tormented my sister, who lution. The proposal would have put the Com­ portant than any ideology-! offer you my now finds herself under psychiatric care. mission on record voicing concern about the solidarity, that one tortured person to an­ The world of those who suffer and endure reported human rights violations in Cuba. other. pain often has certain poetic characteristics. I had many friends in prison. One of I think it was in a book by Victor Frankel, a Thanks to the good efforts of Ambassador them, Roberto Lopez Chavez, was practical­ Valladares and extensive consultations with ly a child. He went on a hunger strike to survivor of the Nazi extermination camps, our friends in that organization, the Commis­ protest abuses. The guards denied him where I read that in the midst of their total sion accepted a Latin proposal and the U.S. water. Roberto, on the floor of his punish­ despair, the camp inmates were kept alive delegation withdrew the U.S.-sponsored reso­ ment cell, delerious and in agony, asked by a violinist-a companion in misery who only for water • • • water. The guards en­ every afternoon played a piece of classical lution. In some respects, the Latin American music. Everyone in the concentration camp resolution is stronger than the one proposed tered his cell and asked: You want water? They urinated into his mouth and onto his would suddenly become quiet to hear him. by our delegation to the Commission. That violin, with its musical notes scraped The adopted resolution requires that a U.N. face. He died the following day. We had been cellmates. When he died, I felt some­ out in the midst of so much pain, was a ray Commission on Human Rights inspection thing wither inside me. of hope. team visit Cuba. The investigative team will in­ I remember when they had me in a pun­ Bertold Brecht, the German playwright, clude the head of the U.N. Human Rights ishment cell, naked, my leg fractured in sev­ tells a similar tale about a young Jewish Commission and representatives from West­ eral places-fractures that were never treat­ couple imprisoned in a labor camp and sepa­ ern Europe, Eastern Europe, Africa, Asia and ed and eventually fused into a mass of de­ rated by a fence. They had never talked, but had seen each other and loved one another. Latin America. formed bones. Through the wire mesh that covered the cell, the guards would pour over On the wall that separated them both left a Having recently participated in the Commis­ daily testimony of their love: a little flower sion's session in Geneva, along with Chair­ me buckets of urine and excrement that they had collected earlier. picked from the fields. One day, her flower man DANTE FASCELL, I am pleased that a fa­ Mr. Chairman, I know the taste of other was missing. The next day his would not be vorable compromise was arrived at which puts men's urine and excrement • • • that form there either. Despair killed them. Fidel Castro's little police state under close of torture leaves no physical trace. What Totalitarians treat their adversaries like U.N. scrutiny. In the final analysis, I hope that does leave traces are the beatings with animals. They bind them, lock them up, the cause of human rights will be well served metal bars or bayonets. My head is covered beat them with no explanations. The ty­ by this planned investigative visit. with still detectable scars and wounds. But rant's arbitrariness reduces victims to what is more harmful to human dignity? beasts. It dehumanizes them. At times, Ambassador Valladares is to be commend­ when one is treated like a beast, the only ed for the success of our efforts in Geneva. Buckets of urine and excrement thrown in one's face or blows from a bayonet? Under thing that saves him from humiliation, that He has personally experienced Castro's bru­ which item should we discuss this question? keeps him strong is knowing that some­ tality. The Ambassador spent nearly 23 years Under which technical point should this be where, someone loves him, respects him, in Castro's prisons before being released in discussed? Under what mass of numbers, hy­ fights to return to him his dignity. I was 1982. He was imprisoned for having casually phens, or strokes should we include this lucky, Mr. President: I had someone to fight expressed his concerns to his coworkers trampling of human dignity? for my freedom; I had my wife, who trav­ about the direction that the government of For me and for so many others around the elled the world knocking on doors and on Fidel Castro was taking in the 1960's. During world, human rights violations were not a the consciences of peoples and governments, pressuring them to demand my freedom. his time in seven Cuban prisons and work matter of reports, negotiated resolutions, and elegant and diplomatic rhetoric. For us, But the majority of those that suffer viola­ camps, he was tortured, regularly beaten and it meant daily sorrow. For me, it meant tions of human rights have only the hope subjected to degrading and inhuman treat­ eight thousand days of hunger, systematic that the international community, against ment. He spent a total of 7 years in solitary beatings, forced labor, solitary confinement, all hope, will think about them. You are confinement. sealed punishment cells, solitude. Eight their only hope.

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. March 16, 1988 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 4139 About these painful matters, unfortunate­ But it was not to be. Fate has dealt a cruel Cancer Courage Award given by the American ly, I have some personal knowledge. Many blow to my beloved Friars; the Nation will be Cancer Society, in recognition of his success­ years ago, perhaps twenty, a political pris­ denied the privilege of viewing their splendid ful battle with prostate cancer. oner named Fernando Lopez del Toro, came feats of athletic prowess. I can, however take to my cell. In a tone of de;;pair, he said to Many years ago, Perry worked for RKO in me that what hurt the most out of all of the some consolation in the triumph of another the public relations department and later as torment, the beatings, the hunger we suf­ college in my State, the University of Rhode the director of public relations; a position he fered, was that our sacrifice might be in Island. still held when RKO was purchased by vain. It was not the pain, but the apparent Mr. Speaker, the URI basketball team had Howard Hughes. Following his work with RKO, uselessness of enduring it that was defeat­ an excellent season. At 26-6, it was their best he became assistant public relations and ad­ ing Fernando. I sought to explain to him ever, and it earned them their fourth invitation vertising director at 20th Century Fox Studios. that despite the ignorance and indifference to the tournament, their first since 1978. URI Currently employed as a consultant for of the rest of the world, our suffering still fielded the best basketball team in Rhode had a purpose and a transcendental signifi­ Summa Corp. in Las Vegas, Perry has been cance. I do not believe that I convinced him. Island this year. an active American Cancer Society volunteer Some years later, we were now in different I would like to extend my congratulations to for the Nevada division for more than 10 prisons, I found out that one night Fernan­ the players, coaches and fans of the URI years. During his career, this remarkable indi­ do could no longer endure; he took his life. Rams. They are exemplary representatives for vidual has worked with such world renowned Later, I learned the details of his death our State, and all of Rhode Island is proud of celebrities as Betty Grable, Cary Grant, and from his cellmates, who, also almost annihi­ them. I wish them luck on their road to the Fred Astaire. lated by the physical and moral abuses they final four. In 1983 Mr. Lieber was first diagnosed with had undergone, had stood by immobile. Fer­ nando climbed up on his bunk, coiled a dirty prostate cancer. He underwent partial radi­ towel around his neck, and with a sharp TRIBUTE TO THE FAMILY ation therapy, and in May 1985, his doctors di­ piece of metal tore open his skin, searched SERVICE ASSOCIATION agnosed him with bone metastasis. Now 3 with his fingers for the jugular vein and in years later, at age 82, his condition is stable. one stroke cut it. He died a few minutes This Nevadan represents a true triumph of later. It was said that his jailers had direct HON. JAMES A. TRAFICANT, JR. modern medicine and the human spirit. responsibility for his death; I know that OF OHIO The American Cancer Society's Cancer Fernando was also the victim of indiffer­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Courage Award is presented annually to one ence, of silence, of that terrible echoless Wednesday, March 16, 1988 universe in which, in this century of horrors American who symbolizes the courageous ef­ and violations, so many good men and Mr. TRAFICANT. Mr. Speaker, it is with forts of all cancer victims, to call attention to women die. great admiration that I pay tribute to the the public at large to the hopeful side of fight­ Torture, violations of human rights, come Family Service Association of Warren, OH . ing cancer. This year, one recipient from each from where they might, are offenses against This institution provides for the family needs of the society's 57 divisions will receive the all and must be fought with equal vigor. of my constituents in Trumbull County. In award in honor of the American Cancer Soci­ That is what will make our message effica­ 1987 the F.S.A. counseled 522 families and ety's 75 years of dedicated effort to conquer cious. International condemnation is the cancer. only thing capable of pressuring the tortur­ held nearly 3,850 interviews for a total of ers, it is the only thing capable of forcing 4,800 direct service hours. They hold group Mr. Speaker, it is my privilege and pleasure them, in order to repair their public image, therapy sessions for teenage victims of sexual to stand before my colleagues today and rec­ to free prisoners, to be more careful, to abuse, provide a small adoption program, pro­ ognize this indomitable Nevadan. Perry Lieber transgress less. vide a consumer credit counseling service, is a man who symbolizes the hope and dream Denouncing the criminal does not always and assist businesses in increasing the pro­ of every American that cancer can be van­ ensure his punishment, but, possibly it quished. could prevent new crimes. We must raise ductivity of their personnel. The services they our voices without fear and use all available provide to the Warren area are necessary and means in defense of those who are persecut­ vital to the health of the community. The A TRIBUTE TO JACK FRAZIER ed, of the tortured of the world. We have to F.S.A. has been an important contributor to shout about the pain that they suffer and the Warren community and I recognize and HON. JOE KOLTER we must accuse their executioners without applaud the fine job they have done. fear. We have to reach into the cells of all The current board of directors are, Carl G. OF PENNSYLVANIA the world's Fernando Lopez del Toros to tell Rausch, president; Milton E. Plumm, 1st vice IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES them with firmness and solidarity, "Listen, do not take your life; men of good will are president; Theresa F. Nephew, 2d vice presi­ Wednesday, March 16, 1988 with you. Your dignity as a human being dent; Carolyn Andrews, secretary, and Dana Mr. KOL TEA. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to will prevail. In some corner, in your honor Howard, treasurer. All these fine and talented pay tribute to a good friend and community and in your memory, there will always be a people deservb high praise. leader, Jack Frazier. It is a great pleasure that flower, the note of a violin, or the voice of Mr. Speaker, it is with great pride that I pay I take this opportunity to join the many friends compassion of those who feel they are your tribute to the Family Service Association of of Jack in honoring him on the occasion of his brothers and who will defend you. Look, you Warren, OH. The institution is unreplaceable retirement from Teamsters Local 261 after 24 are not an animal. Do not take your life. and provides an outstanding array of services. Liberty will never disappear from the face years of dedicated service. of the earth". Thank you, Mr. President. I congratulate the staff on their efforts to As the president of local 261, Frazier was repair the family fiber of America and more responsible for negotiating contracts, mediat­ specifically, that of Warren, OH. They have my ing grievances, arbitrating labor-management CONGRATULATIONS TO THE URI deepest respect and admiration. disputes and overseeing the general affairs of BASKETBALL TEAM the local. Prior to becoming president, he held COMMEMORATING PERRY the positions of secretary-treasurer, business HON. FERNAND J. ST GERMAIN LIEBER FOR HIS COURAGEOUS agent, and recording secretary. OF RHODE ISLAND FIGHT AGAINST CANCER A good father and family man, Jack has IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES been married to his wife Doris for 36 years and they have two children, Richard and Le Wednesday, March 16, 1988 HON. JAMES H. BILBRA Y OF NEVADA Ann. Jack has set a fine example for all of us Mr. ST GERMAIN. Mr. Speaker, I had in the Fourth District through his untiring ef­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES planned to come before this body today, to forts on behalf of the community. congratulate a basketball team. I had planned Wednesday, March 16, 1988 Jack is a past president and currently a to congratulate the great basketball team of Mr. BILBRAY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to member of the board of directors for Lark En­ my alma mater, Providence College, for once pay respectful tribute to an outstanding and terprises. He was a member of the Govern­ again being selected for the NCAA national inspirational Nevadan, Perry Lieber. This year ment Affairs Committee and executive board tournament. Mr. Lieber has been selected to receive the of the United Way. He is a member of the 4140 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS March 16, 1988 American Heart Association, the Mental and women who have asked themselves: with the middle-aged and the elderly. Health/Mental Retardation Board for Law­ What is it? What is that sacred, but elusive, Indeed, all Americans share the same ulti­ rence County and the chairman of the idea that we call liberty? mate challenge: to insure that one day our Projects With Industry Council, an organization Is liberty a bell, like the famous bell of Statue of Liberty will be joined by the Bran­ Philadelphia which, though cracked, still cusi State of Romania in radiating freedom comprised of business and labor leaders who tolls the golden notes of freedom? If liberty to all who gaze upon their torches, to are interested in providing employment oppor­ were just a bell, then the Czar Kolokol bell ensure that one day our Liberty Bell will be tunities for the disabled. In 1983, he was outside the Kremlin in Moscow would also joined by the Czar Kolokol Bell of Moscow, chosen to be the first labor cochairman of the be a symbol of personal freedom. And since and that all the world's other bells, from New Castle Area Labor-Management Commit­ this bell in the Soviet Union weighs a hun­ Belfast to Belgrade to Leningrad, will ring tee. dred and ninety-three tons, making it the out in unison and toll the harmonious As Jack seeks to enjoy a rewarding and largest bell on the face of the earth, we chorus of liberty, the precious heirloom of certainly well deserved retirement, I take this would expect it to produce far more liberty our heritage. time to tip my hat to Jack and say "thanks." than our own special bell in Philadelphia. But from the rusty bronzen throat of the You will be greatly missed by your coworkers Czar Kolokol bell do not flow the blessed CRITICAL MINERALS MINING and fellow Teamsters. melodies of liberty. EXPERIMENTAL PROGRAM Best of luck to you, Jack. Thank you for all Is liberty, then, a statue, like that world­ you have done. You are a tribute to Pennsyl­ renowned status of ours in New York vania. harbor which holds aloft a glowing torch HON. NICK JOE RAHALL II and gazes out at the tired, poor, teeming OF WEST VIRGINIA masses which long to immigrate to the great IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES IN HONOR OF RICK SPEER­ land of freedom? If liberty were just a V.F.W. VOICE OF DEMOCRACY statue, then the Brancusi statue in the Mile­ Wednesday, March 16, 1988 WINNER pogang Museum of Art in Bucharest, Roma­ nia, would also be a symbol of that sacred Mr. RAHALL. Mr. Speaker, today I am intro­ idea contemplated by the great thinkers of ducing legislation to establish a mining experi­ HON. DOUGLAS APPLEGATE the past. The Brancusi statue, like our own, mental program on critical minerals within the OF OHIO is that of a woman standing, holding in her Bureau of Mines. The specific purpose of this IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES upraised hand a torch, but from this torch program would be to develop mining, mineral Wednesday, March 16, 1988 do not radiate the blessings of liberty. processing and other technologies that will Clearly, liberty is not merely a statue or a Mr. APPLEGATE. Mr. Speaker, I had the substantially reduce the dependency of this bell. But if it is not made of iron or marble, Nation on critical minerals produced in the Re­ distinct honor last week of being a member of or fashioned out of any kind of inanimate the head table during the Veterans of Foreign matter, then why did it matter so much to public of South Africa. Wars' congressional banquet at which our dis­ Patrick Henry that he demanded death as This legislation transcends the debate over tinguished colleague from Alabama, the Hon­ its only alternative? The people of the whether the United States should impose ad­ orable WILLIAM NICHOLS, received the VFW present join those of the past in asking: ditional sanctions on South Africa. I think we Congressional Award for outstanding service What is liberty, besides just a word that all can agree that there are national security sounds good with "and justice for all"? implications associated with the reliance on to the Nation. Liberty is the precious heirloom of our Besides the honor that was bestowed on any essential commodity from any politically heritage, bequeathed by our nation's coura­ volatile country, be it minerals from South BILL NICHOLS, the winners of the VFW 1988 geous founding fathers to every man, Voice of Democracy Scholarship Program woman, and child fortunate enough to be a Africa or crude oil flowing through the Persian were also announced at the banquet held on United States citizen, to secure freedom and Gulf. March 8, with Frederick Wayne Speer, a liberty as our birthrights, the brave soldiers In this regard, the United States is heavily senior at the Zweibrucken American High of our armed forces have fought and toiled dependent on South Africa for a number of School in West Germany, taking first place. in the face of incredible resistance since the strategic and critical minerals, including chro­ founding of our great nation over two hun­ mium, manganese, platinum, vanadium, and I must admit that I and many of the thou­ dred ten years ago. They've helped keep lib­ sands of people who gathered at the Shera­ cobalt. erty alive in America. All our citizens have The Comprehensive Anti-Apartheid Act of ton Hotel that evening were deeply impressed kept our land a vestige of hope in a world and touched by the eloquence expressed by where freedom of speech, press, and religion 1986 [CAAA] did not impose an outright prohi­ Rick in his speech, "American's Liberty-Our are as rare as flawless diamonds. bition on imports of South African strategic Heritage." America has made it her mission to see and critical minerals for this very reason. Pur­ I would like to take this opportunity to pro­ the day when all the world's people will suant to the CAAA, 10 minerals were certified vide my colleagues in the House with the full enjoy the same inalienable rights guaran­ as strategic and critical and exempted from teed to us by the brave, brilliant men and the act's sanctions. remarks that Rick gave to a captive audience women of our heritage. Thanks to them, last week. I'm certain that each and every However, the CAAA in section 504(b) direct­ America is the champion of liberty, a nation ed the President to develop a program which Member of this Chamber will be affected by founded on that noble principle and dedicat­ the touching statement from one of America's ed to translating the ingenious philosophy reduces the dependence of the United States students. I fully expect that we'll all be i1earing of our Constitution directly into reality. on these minerals. a lot more about this distinguished young man Tilton said, "Liberty will not descend to a The development of such a program makes throughout the future. people: A people must raise themselves to good sense, even if it is not associated with Mr. Speaker, I wish to extend my utmost liberty". How very true, and how very many anti-Apartheid legislation. There are great ad­ times in our history America has raised her­ vances we could be making to reduce our congratulations to Rick and to his parents, Mr. self to this most priceless of all commod­ and Mrs. Corbett D. Myers. I will long remem­ minerals dependency through the develop­ ities. ment of substitute materials, primary and sec­ ber the evening that he held the attention of However, simply recognizing the triumphs the mighty a,d the powerful in Washington of our past is not enough. The fact that ondary recovery techniques and the develop­ through the smooth and forceful delivery of George Washington heroically crossed the ment of alternative supply sources both do­ his remarks. Delaware, that Elizabeth Katy Stanton cru­ mestically and in non-Council for Mutual Eco­ Statement of Mr. Speer follows. saded for women's rights, that Martin nomic Assistance countries. Luther King, Jr., peacefully rallied for Yet, the administration has made very little AMERICA'S LIBERTY-OUR HERITAGE racial equality-these deeds of vision and effort to develop this program and I think this valor mean nothing if we of the present are not only defies the letter and intent of a du!y It is, and yet it is not. It is a glimmer of content to coast along on the ever-waning enacted law but undermines the security of hope for mankind, and yet it is not unlike momentum of the past. We face the perpet­ the holy grail-perfection, but somehow ual responsibility of keeping liberty alive this Nation. always just out of reach ... except in and well, if not through extraordinary or The legislation I am introducing today seeks America. It is a principle whlch is our birth­ heroic feats, then through quiet, dedicated to establish a credible program aimed at re­ right, yet it is an idea which has been con­ patriotism in everything we do. The young ducing U.S. dependence on these strategic templated through the millenniums by men people of today face this noble duty, along and critical minerals. March 16, 1988 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 4141 RESOLUTION INTRODUCED TO hopeful that Ambassador Wolfe's view will Agreements recognize the authority of the HALT ILLEGAL FISHING IN become administration policy. United States with respect to fishery re­ THE NORTH PACIFIC Mr. Speaker, this resolution speaks of cer­ sources in the Exclusive Economic Zone of the United States and to anadromous fish tain equipment. It does not mandate a specific stocks originating in the waters of the HON. JOHN MILLER type of equipment. Rather, our objective is to United States while present in such Exclu­ see that the provision in the G.I.F.A.S. is im­ sive Economic Zone and in areas beyond na­ OF WASHINGTON plemented promptly. The Coast Guard, the tional fisheries jurisdictions recognized by IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES State Department and the National Marine the United States; and Whereas, the Magnuson Fishery Conser­ Wednesday, March 16, 1988 Fisheries Service are our experts on this tech­ nology. They have the expertise to properly vation and Management Act in 16 U.S.C. Mr. MILLER of Washington. Mr. Speaker, I determine the type of transponder or other ap­ 182l

19-059 0-89-35 (Pt. 3) 4142 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS March 16, 1988 tion of the incident which led to their arrest rately isolating the actions of six particular involved in resistance activities have been and conviction. individuals in a crowd that was reported to sentenced to death. 3 Trials on charges of The arrest of The Sharpeville Six took be several thousand. "high treason", a capital offense often with place in a context of widespread civil unrest Three of the accused testified that they alternative common law charges, are in­ w~ich erupted in the Vaal Triangle town· had been tortured and assaulted. At the creasing as authorities attempt to demon­ ships south of Johannesburg in early Sep­ time of his arrest at his home, Mojalefa Se­ strate that any form of popular mobiliza­ tember 1984, and eventually spread through fatsa was so severely assaulted that his jaw tion and organization-be it a boycott, stay­ South Africa. It was the imposition a month bone was broken. Later, at the police sta­ away, "street committee" or people's court­ earlier of a revised Constitution that tion, he was tortured with electric shocks. constitute a treasonous activity. The 1983 touched off this new level of resistance. The District Surgeon from Bloemfontein, a execution of three alleged ANC members Popular opposition to the constitutional government employee who in 1984 exam­ augured this ominous trend; they were the changes which continued to deny political i~ed Sefatsa at Groenpunt Prison, con­ first Black South Africans to be executed participation to the 73% black majority and firmed the extent and seriousness of the in­ for treason since 1914. 4 offered only limited participation to the juries on his arms and chest, cheek, left leg, Despite a growing outcry for protest from Colored and Asian population groups was and also noted that his vision was affected the international community, direct appeals spontaneous. In addition, the government and his hearing impaired by the ill treat­ for clemency for people on Death Row by appointed "township councils" to imple­ ment. the United Nations Security Council and ment the established Nationalist Party poli­ Defendant Malebo Reid Mokoena chal­ numerous governments and non-governmen­ cies in the townships. These new township lenged the admissibility of a confession he tal organizations, the executions have con­ councils were also authorized to manage had allegedly made voluntarily citing his tinued. For example, on October 18th, 1985, public services in these areas but were given torture during detention. He told the Court 30 year old Black poet and ANC supporter, no new revenue sources. In an effort to how, after some days in custody with his in­ Malisela Benjamin Moloise was hanged. In create sufficient revenues, local authorities juries still fresh, he was forced to write a July 1987, when the number of people levied rent and tax increases on endemically letter to the Minister of Law and Order de­ scribing how Dlamini had been killed. In ad­ under sentence of death for political of­ impoverished residents already hard-pressed fenses grew to at least 32, the South African by rising prices and high unemployment. dition, he said that a statement which the police alleged he had made voluntarily to a Youth Congress , Reid Malebo Mokoena Mr. MATSUI. Mr. Speaker, today I am intro­ Mr. RINALDO. Mr. Speaker, the American <25), Theresa Ramashamola <27), Duma ducing a bill to allow States to extend unem­ Cancer Society will celebrate its 75th anniver­ Joshua Khumalo (27) and Francis Don ployment benefits to nonprofessional school sary this year, and as proof of its success in Mokhesi <31>. employees between school terms. The Social saving the lives of countless victims of cancer, The arrest of The Sharpeville Six took place in a context of widespread civil unrest Security Amendments of 1983 Public Law, it will present "Courage Awards" to the survi­ touched off by the 1984 imposition of a re­ 98-21, required the States to deny unemploy­ vors of serious cancer operations and treat­ vised but unacceptable Constitution which ment benefits between academic years or ment on March 28-29. Among those to be denied political participation to the 73% terms to nonprofessional school employees if honored will be Henry J. Baron of Clark, NJ. Black majority and offered only limited par­ the employees have "reasonable assurance" A survivor of laryngectomy, Mr. Baron has ticipation to the Indian and "Colored" pop­ of returning to work in the next academic given other families in Union County, NJ, the ulations. Unpopular government appointed year. States were also given the option to courage to overcome the fear, anxiety, and township councils, which had attempted to extend or deny between term unemployment physical trauma of cancer of the larnyx. levy rent increases, bore the brunt of public enmity as impoverished residents, pushed to benefits to workers performing services on Before receiving the "Courage Award" of the the breaking point, demonstrated en masse behalf of an educational institution or an edu­ American Cancer Society, Mr. Baron will sign their opposition. Township Councillors cational service agency but who are not di­ a cancer survivors' bill of rights, which seeks became live targets of public anger. rectly employed by either the institution or to ensure that cancer patients who recover Township Councillor Jacob Dlamini was agency. from their operations and treatment do not killed after he provoked a crowd, thousands As a result of this new Federal mandate, suffer discrimination in employment, insur­ strong, by shooting into it. In convicting the many thousands of nonprofessional employ­ ance, and medical coverage. Sharpeville Six for his murder, the judge ac­ ees of elementary, secondary, and higher edu­ For 20 years, Mr. Baron served as city clerk knowledged that none of the six accused had committed acts which in fact caused his cational institutions have lost protection of the city of Linden, he was city health com­ death. At most they played a part in incit­ against unemployment between academic missioner, member of the board of education, ing an already provoked crowd. In addition, years or terms. These nonprofessional school and on the Linden City Council. the trial was marked by glaring irregular­ employee-custodians, cafeteria workers, bus He gave up his career in city government ities, notably: secret witnesses, denial of drivers, crossing guards, and secretaries-are following his cancer operation. Since 1977, he 4144 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS March 16, 1988 has served on the rehabilitation and public I ask that the article I referred to earlier be Soares, secretary general of the Organiza­ education committees of the Union County inserted in the RECORD at the conclusion of tion of American States. unit of the American Cancer Society. In over­ my remarks. Mr. Ortega said Thursday that Cardinal coming the loss of his voice, Mr. Baron has Obando and Mr. Baena have agreed to come [From the New York Times, Mar. 12, 19881 to the Sapoa talks on March 21. been able to educate others to meet this terri­ ORTEGA SAYS CONGRESS HURT THE CONTRAS Debate over the agenda was the final ob­ ble crisis. He has frequently visited hospitals stacle. The contras had asked for a prelimi­ and worked with patients and their families in MANAGUA, NICARAGUA, March 11.-Presi­ nary meeting to set topics for discussion, laryngectomy voice rehabilitation. dent Daniel Ortega Saavedra says he thinks and said they wanted to talk about press The message of hope and cancer preven­ contra leaders will come to the negotiating freedom and other political questions. The tion has been carried to schools, where Mr. table this month in "a position of weakness" Sandinistas refused, saying they would dis­ Baron has spoken to thousands of students because of the recent Congressional vote cuss only the mechanisms by which contras about the health dangers of tobacco and cutting off aid to their movement. would disarm and resume civilian life. Mr. Ortega said the contras had agreed to The contras finally dropped their insist­ drugs. three days of talks beginning March 21. The ence that topics be decided in advance. Mr. He also has assisted in developing a film Government, he said, is willing to remain at Ortega said that fixing an agenda would sponsored by the New Jersey Division of the the negotiating table indefinitely if substan­ probably be the first order of business in American Cancer Society on "The Laryngec­ tial progress is being made. Sapoa. tomy Visitor," and he has written about his ex­ In an interview Thursday night, Mr. An American lawyer who represents the periences. Ortega said he expected the contras to be Sandinistas, Paul Reichler, said this week Henry Baron's courage in dealing with his conciliatory to "accommodate themselves to that the Sandinista proposal in Sapoa would own ordeal of cancer is inspiring. It brings a new situation." He said Sandinista mili­ not require the contras to surrender uncon­ tary pressure was taking a toll on contra ditionally. hope to those faced with the calamity of units, which he said were in retreat and "They would be able to keep their arms losing their voices and perhaps their lives to "conserving their bullets." and ammunition after entering cease-fire cancer of the larnyx. Through the American "The Reagan Presidency is coming to a zones," Mr. Reichler said in an interview in Cancer Society's research and training pro­ close," Mr. Ortega said. "If contras don't Managua. "This could be for as long as six grams, volunteers like Mr. Baron have sal­ reach a negotiated solution, they face the months. It would be a kind of test period." vaged many lives from the desperate despair prospect of total military and political "As changes are made, they would gain that once afflicted victims of cancer of the defeat." the confidence to lay down their arms and AFFECTING US MORE EVERY DAY reintegrate themselves into the country. larnyx. They could conduct military training, as I join my friends in the Union County Chap­ The principal contra leader, Adolfo long as they don't shoot anyone, and they ter of the American Cancer Society in saluting Calero, said Thursday that the Congression­ could receive humanitarian aid from the Henry Baron, a man of uncommon courage al vote March 3 against a Democratic plan United States or anyone else." and devotion to public service and public for contra aid showed that the United States was an unreliable ally. ACCUSATIONS OF A CRACKDOWN health. "It is sad that the Soviet Union can be a Leaders of opposition political parties in more consistent ally, and that the United Nicaragua have charged that the Govern­ States is an inconsistent ally, not as it ment is conducting a crackdown on their ac­ THE CONTRAS NEED OUR should be," Mr. Calero said in a statement tivities. Several times in recent weeks, SUPPORT-NOW broadcast over the clandestine rebel radio crowds of Sandinista demonstrators, some station. "The cutoff of aid to the Nicara­ of them violent, have clashed with anti-Gov­ guan Resistance is affecting us more every ernment protesters. HON. WM. S. BROOMFIELD day, because without resources it is very dif­ OF MICHIGAN ficult to maintain a war against an ally that has full Soviet support." COMMENDING A HERO IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES "In the long run, the cutoff of aid from Wednesday, March 16, 1988 allies could be fatal for the Nicaraguan Re­ sistance," Mr. Calero said. HON. FERNAND J. STGERMAIN Mr. BROOMFIELD. Mr. Speaker, the failure Government radio stations were planning of Congress to renew aid to the Contras has to transmit portions of the Calero state­ OF RHODE ISLAND seriously hurt their morale. Resistance fighters ment, Mr. Ortega said. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES inside Nicaragua may soon have the unpleas­ "This is the statement of a defeated ant choice of retreating, surrendering, or fight­ leader," Mr. Ortega said several hours after Wednesday, March 16, 1988 ing a last-ditch battle. Mr. Calero spoke. "The morale of a contra Mr. ST GERMAIN. Mr. Speaker, there are Most disturbing to me, however, was an ar­ in the mountains is not going to be im­ few bona fide heroes in the world today. And proved by hearing this statement on the ticle that appeared in the New York Times last radio." unfortunately, often when one performs a gen­ Saturday. In this article, the Sandinistas' uine act of heroism, it goes unnoticed. That is SUSPICION OF CONTRA MOTIVES American attorney described Sandinista plans why we are indebted to the Carnegie Hero to neutralize the resistance. Mr. Ortega expressed concern over the Fund Commission, a group that tries to gain possibility that the contras are coming to The Sandinistas are pressing for a cease­ the talks only as part of a strategy to win recognition for some of the ordinary heroes fire in which the Contras withdraw into small new aid from Congress. who walk among us. areas. They could be provided only humanitar­ "The contras are interested in pressuring The Carnegie Commission has informed me ian assistance. Undoubtedly, they would be Congress to get a little aid by seeming to that one of my constituents, Mr. Raymond S. surrounded by elements of the Sandinista want negotiations," he said. Cairo of Riverside, AI, has been awarded the army. Several obstacles that had held up the Carnegie Medal for heroism. I would like to Mr. Speaker, the Sandinista plan strongly cease-fire talks were resolved this week. The simply congratulate Mr. Cairo, and call a little resembles the ill-fated majority package that contras accepted the Government's sugges­ bit of attention to his act of bravery. tion that the talks be held in the southern was considered in this House earlier this border village of Sapoa, and that both dele­ When three young children, one of them a month. It is a formula for turning the freedom gations be headed by senior officials. Mr. nonswimmer, were carried into the deep water fighters into refugees in their own country. Calero is expected to head the contras nego­ of a cove of the Atlantic Ocean by a strong We must not continue to procrastinate, we tiating team. The Sandinistas will be repre­ tidal current, they called for help. Mr. Cairo, must provide effective assistance to the Con­ sented by Defense Minister Humberto 20, lived nearby, heard their calls and ran to tras. This means: effective delivery of sup­ Ortega Saaveda, brother of the President. help. He then swam about 100 feet out to the plies; logistical and relief supplies; and a pro­ The Government had sought to remove children, and saved the nonswimmer from cedure that permits the President to request Miguel Cardinal Obando y Bravo, the drowning. After helping the others get to Roman Catholic Primate, from the media­ further assistance. tion role he has been playing since Novem­ shore, he was swept away by the current, and We must act before the time runs out for ber. But agreement has now been reached to was forced to grab hold of an abutment to a democracy in Nicaragua. The time for real as­ invite the Cardinal to Sapoa as a witness. nearby bridge. Later he was helped out of the sistance to the Contras is now. The other witness is to be Joa.o Baena water, unharmed. March 16, 1988 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 4145 Mr. Speaker, I am sure you share with me a The Boy Scouts then became involved I would like to wish Tom a healthy and pros­ sense that Mr. Cairo's selflessness stands as when troop 295 volunteered to help redeco­ perous future. He truly deserves the Arab­ a testament to the best instincts of many fine rate the museum and gathered necessary American Society Man of the Year honor. Americans. There were 17 others also recog­ paint and equipment. The architects' wives, nized by the Carnegie Commission, and I aware of the historical and architectural signifi­ would like to salute them as well as Mr. Cairo: cance of the museum buildings and environs, BUDGET CONSTRAINTS AND Your heroism is a reminder to us all of how gathered and recorded the early history of the MAXIMUM PRODUCTIVITY good we can be. area. As a result of an appeal to the national Historical Register, the museum was declared historically significant and emblematic of old HON. DOUGLAS APPLEGATE TRIBUTE TO THE NORTH Vegas. OF OHIO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL But the efforts of volunteers have not IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ceased at the Las Vegas Art Museum. Today HON. JAMES A. TRAFICANT, JR. member volunteers continue to donate time Wednesday, March 16, 1988 OF OHIO and money to help cover the basic expenses Mr. APPLEGATE. Mr. Speaker, In these IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES of operating the museum. Volunteers are on times of budget constraints and efforts to Wednesday, March 16, 1988 duty 6 days a week answering phones, main­ achieve maximum productivity, I feel com­ taining the premises, and they even adminis­ Mr. TRAFICANT. Mr. Speaker, it is with pelled to bring to the attention of my col­ ter a volunteer hotline. They donate their time, great pride that I stand before you today to leagues a matter of taxpayer abuse; in other vehicles, and expenses to help move paint­ pay tribute to the North Elementary School of words, spending more money than is neces­ ings and equipment to the museum. sary by a Government agency. And, again, the Poland, OH, which celebrates its 30th anniver­ Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join sary on March 24, 1988. with me today in honoring these men and culprit is the Defense Department. In the early 1950's, the Poland Board of women who have given so unselfishly of A company in my congressional district, the Education saw the need for a new building on themselves to create a community center for Gradall Co., was recently denied an Army the north side of town. Mr. H.H. Hunneke was all to enjoy. These great Nevadans deserve contract for the construction of nearly 1,600 president of the board at that time. The board specific recognition, they are: materials-handling vehicles, a special type of contracted Cocco Fortunato Construction Co., Jean Baum, Carolyn Cole, Sylvia Gilbert, fork-lift truck. Instead, the contract went to an­ to build the school which consisted of 12 Jean Jordan, Laura Mann, Marie Morris, Helen other company even though that companys' classrooms and auxiliary rooms. The cost of Rawlins, Heinz Rettig, Jackie Dalton, Joan bid was $11 million more than the low bid of constructing this building on the 12 acre site Northrup, Erna Delareuelle, and Jim Hamberg. Gradall. In fact, if all the options of the con­ was $266,834.00. It was completed and Sharon Bryan, Betty George, Elinor Hol­ tract are exercised by the Army, the excess opened in the fall of 1957 for grades one comb, Rindy Lanuraglia, Carol McGovern, cost to the taxpayer could be some $28 mil­ through six. John Saunders was President of Muriel Nelson, Joyce Reed, Lucile Stevens, lion. the Board in 1958 and G.R. Mehl was the su­ Shirley Selig, Marilyn 0. Jones, Lisa Kessler, Let me emphasize that Gradall met all of perintendent. The first principal at North Ele­ and Valerie Tobler. mentary was Nila Beard. the technical specifications of the contract as The building now has kindergarten through did the winner of the contract, as well. The fourth grades plus a Special Education Unit. A TRIBUTE TO THOMAS A. Army had indicated that cost would account North Elementary School has current enroll­ GEORGE, SR. for about 50 percent of the basis for awarding ment of 230 students. the contract. All things considered, Gradall Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to honor such a HON. JOE KOLTER should have been awarded the contract. valuable institution and I send to the current OF PENNSYLVANIA As a result, the American taxpayer is again staff my warmest regards and admiration for IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES being taken advantage of by the Army in the the fine job they have done and continue to Wednesday, March 16, 1988 spending of more money than is necessary for do. these vehicles. Mr. KOLTER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to Mr. Speaker, these practices must stop if pay tribute to a good friend and community we are to again gain the trust and confidence COMMEMORATING THE LAS leader, Thomas A. George, Sr. It is a great of our constituents. VEGAS ART MUSEUM'S VOLUN­ pleasure that I take this opportunity to honor TEER CORE him on being named man of the year by the Arab-American Society of New Castle. He was SPORT FISHING AND HUNTING HON. JAMES H. BILBRAY recently honored at a dinner on February 27, OPPORTUNITY IMPROVEMENT 1988, at the St. John Hall in New Castle, PA. OF NEVADA ACT IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Born in Pittsburgh, PA, to Anthony and Lu­ cille George, Tom spent his early years in Wednesday, March 16, 1988 Pittsburgh before moving to New Castle. HON. NICK JOE RAHALL II Mr. BILBRAY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today with Husband of the late Rose Bara George and OF WEST VIRGINIA great pride and admiration to bring to the at­ father of nine children, Tom has set a fine ex­ tention of my colleagues the valuable efforts ample for all of us in the Fourth District IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES of a number of generous Nevadans. through his untiring efforts on behalf of the Wednesday, March 16, 1988 In 1979, 29 years after its first conception, community. the Las Vegas Art Museum was established at Tom has been a Democratic committeeman Mr. RAHALL. Mr. Speaker, today I am intro­ Lorenzi Park. Volunteers gained the city's per­ for 40 years and formerly was treasurer of the ducing legislation entitled the "Sport Fishing mission to use buildings at the park, and the Lawrence County Democratic Party for 16 and Hunting Opportunity Improvement Act." museum had a new home in which to give years. He is presently serving as Lawrence This bill is almost identical to legislation I in­ classes, seminars, and exhibitions. County jury commissioner, and is now in his troduced on December 9, 1987, as H.R. 3731 But major obstacles remained before the art fifth term. which was referred jointly to the Committees museum could become a true community Tom has been very active with the St. on Interior and Insular Affairs and Merchant center-the buildings had obsolete wiring and John's Maronite Roman Catholic Church. He Marine and Fisheries. the plumbing didn't work. Volunteers orga­ has worked on every building and develop­ The version I am introducing today differs nized and set out to solve this problem. The mental project the church has undertaken. He from H.R. 3731 in some minor aspects, and is seabees were called in and used the museum is a charter member of St. John's and has being reintroduced in order to facilitate its buildings as a training exercise. They replaced served as a member of the parish council for consideration. wiring, heating, plumbing, and completed over 30 years, as well as president of its Holy needed carpentry repairs. Name Society. 4146 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS March 16, 1988 DR. RICHARD N. WRIGHT, P.E., have improved standards, codes, test meth­ would be lost as businesses are forced to FEDERAL ENGINEER OF THE ods and construction practices. Those inves­ scale down rather than increase the size of YEAR tigations included the Bridgeport L'Am­ their operations. Fifteen States are reviewing biance Plaza, the Kansas City Hyatt Regen­ cy walkway and the East Chicago Bridge, their minimum wage rates and some have al­ HON. DOUG WALGREN among others. ready made upward adjustments. I am a firm OF PENNSYLVANIA Wright's research activities demonstrated believer that States should retain that right; IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that a 30 percent increase in thermal effi­ they are better able to set wage rates accord­ ciency can be attained in refrigeration sys­ ing to their individual economies. Any intrusion Wednesday, March 16, 1988 tems; U.S. industry was quick to apply that by the Federal Government would stifle des­ Mr. WALGREN. Mr. Speaker, the National knowledge in its new designs. His other areas of expertise include seismic safety, perately needed jobs in economically de­ Society of Professional Engineers has named wind effects and lightning damage. pressed areas. States with full employment Dr. Richard N. Wright, Director of the Center The author of more than 70 publications, and growing economies should not be permit­ for Building Technology of the National Wright is the first U.S. citizen in 33 years to ted to bring policies, such as higher minimum Bureau of Standards, as Federal Engineer of be honored by serving as President of the wage, to bear on States in a less fortunate the Year. My 7 years of working closely with International Council for Building Re­ position. The proposed Federal rate does just Dr. Wright cause me to agree with his selec­ search, Studies and Documentation. His that-forcing a uniform economic policy on all tion for his honor. Dr. Wright is a talented en­ other honors include the Special Presiden­ tial Award of the Illuminating Engineering States without regard to individual circum­ gineer. He also brings unique personal quali­ Society and Commerce's Gold Medal. He's a stances. ties and communication skills to his job which Fellow of the American Society of Civil En­ I hope the House will oppose any changes have permitted the Center for Building Tech­ gineers, having chaired numerous ASCE in the minimum wage and instead let the nology to perform valuable work despite the committees, and is active in the American States decide what their rate will be. In addi­ repeated attempts during the 1980's by the Society for Engineering Education, National tion, I request that the enclosed factsheet by Reagan administration to eliminate the Center. Institute of Building Sciences and Illumina­ the NFIB be printed in the CONGRESSIONAL tion Engineering Research Institute, among This year I have also had the opportunity to RECORD following my remarks. see first hand Dr. Wright's unique ability to others. Wright earned a Ph.D. degree in civil engi­ SMALL BUSINESS CONCERNS WITH THE step into a crisis situation, to study its causes, neering from the University of Illinois after MINIMUM WAGE and to make recommendations for the avoid­ receiving a master's said, the show former Commerce Department aide, dis­ ment by law must maintain some of the would be preceded by a warning: "some­ agreed sharply. agency's functions. The department has said thing like, 'The story you are about to hear "The fed co-op plan was a terrific idea," that an NTIS would remain part of Com­ is true' or 'There is nothing wrong with Wright said in an interview. He rejected as merce, overseeing a privately owned NTIS your TV set.' " "total hogwash" charges that the adminis- and handling other tasks. 4150 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS March 16, 1988 At the recent congressional hearing, NTIS the 1959 uprising in Tibet, which forced the New York; Congressman MEL LEVINE of Cali­ supporters said they suspected the adminis­ Dalai Lama, the spiritual and temporal leader fornia; Congressman BILL GREEN of New tration's philosophical commitment to pri­ of the Tibetan people, to flee into exile in vatization was driving the dispute. Wright York; Congressman JOHN CONYERS, Jr., of virtually concedes the point. India. He was joined by some 100,000 of his Michigan; Senator WILLIAM PROXMIRE of Wis­ Harry R. Lewis, a lawyer with Public Citi­ countrymen. The memorial meeting in Wash­ consin; and Senator ALFONSE D'AMATO of zen, a group founded by Ralph Nader, called ington was only one of several gatherings New York. the sell-off plan "a triumph of idelogy over being held around the world on that same reason." Boehler said the reasoning remind­ day. Others took place in Los Angeles, San ed him of what Alice had encountered in Francisco, and New York at the United Na­ STATEMENT OF CONGRESSWOMAN NANCY PELOSI OF CALIFORNIA wonderland. tions, as well as in Great Britian, France, Ger­ Then he recalled that author Lewis Car­ Today we commemorate the 29th anniver­ many, Canada, Switzerland, Nepal, and in 50 sary of a very tragic day in the history of roll also had said, "Everything's got a moral, cities in India, including New Delhi. if only you can find it." The moral of the the Tibetan people. I believe we must take NTIS saga, he said, "is that ideology can The memorial was also made more timely this opportunity to continue the fight for make people blind to facts." and urgent by the recent examples of Chinese Tibetan independence from the People's Re­ "I don't consider it ideology," countered violation of human rights in Tibet. The latest public of China, whose ruthless treatment Wright, "I consider it good management." problems began just over a week ago. Some of Tibetans is unacceptable. 2,000 Chinese security police were flown to Chinese human rights abuses against Ti­ Lhasa in anticipation of the anniversary of betans began with the invasion of Tibet in THE KOSHAROVSKY FAMILY'S 1950 and have continued, unabated, to the STRUGGLE FOR FREEDOM 1959. When Tibetan monks protested restric­ tions on their freedom, the Chinese troops present day. The statistics are alarming: 1.2 began firing tear gas and live shells and re­ million Tibetans killed; 6,254 monasteries HON. JAMES M. INHOFE destroyed; one out of every ten Tibetans im­ ports indicate that as many as 16 may have prisoned for 10 to 20 years; and 5,000 Tibet­ OF OKLAHOMA been killed. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES an religious and political prisoners still in­ Mr. Speaker, our meeting on the steps of terned. Wednesday, March 16, 1988 the Capitol took place just at the end of the The courageous Tibetans have fought val­ Mr. INHOFE. Mr. Speaker, last Thursday visit to Washington of Chinese Foreign Minis­ iantly over the past thirty years to resist marked the 17th anniversary of the Koshar­ ter Wu Xueqian. During that visit, China the oppressive treatment of the Chinese. ovsky family's status as refuseniks. This is an agreed to support an arms embargo against The many thousands of Tibetan political prisoners held by the People's Republic of anniversary of sadness and frustration, and Iran and the United States agreed to resume trade in high technology products with China. China are proof of the Tibetans' undying because of their sense of helplessness, the commitment to be free and to practice their Kosharovskys have embarked on a hunger There was also discussion of having the religion in peace once again. strike. Peace Corps function in China. The one issue, In order to restore basic human rights and This is a drastic step, but the Kosharovskys however, on which there was not agreement religious freedom to the people of Tibet, have no choice. Last year Yuli Kosharovsky was the matter of human rights in Tibet. governments of the world must voice their was permanently refused permission to emi­ Mr. Speaker, we must insist that human outrage at China's abusive treatment of Ti­ grate and told that he could not apply again. rights in Tibet be included as an integral part betans. Specifically, the following demands It seems unbelievable to people here in the of the United States' agenda with China, just must be made on the People's Republic of United States that any country would want to as human rights is an integral part of our China: a halt of the execution and imprison­ restrict the ability of their citizens to move to agenda with the Soviet Union. ment of Tibetan nationalists; the release of Foreign Minister Wu said, "Tibet is open to Tibetan political and religious prisoners; a another country. It certainly tarnishes the halt in the massive Chinese population Soviet Union's international reputation to have journalists and others." It is my hope that transfer into Tibet; restoration of Western such arbitrary restrictions, and it would seem Members of Congress will visit Tibet-just as media access to Tibet; and finally, Chinese to make sense domestically to let those who we visit the Soviet Union. And it is also my support of his holiness the Dalai Lama's oppose the system leave. So why won't the hope that, just as we meet with human rights five-point peace plan. Soviet Government let the Kosharovskys go? activities in the Soviet Union, we will insist on The Dalai Lama has provided spiritual en­ The government says that Yuli once had meeting with Tibetan victims of human rights richment for millions of people all over the access to "sensitive" information. That was abuse in China. world. Observing this day gives me hope 20 years ago. According to the standards of A number of our distinguished colleagues in that someday in the near future the people the Congress spoke at the memorial meeting of Tibet will be able to live and worship in the institute where he worked, Yuli has not freedom. Thank you. been a security risk for 17 years. According to on the steps of the Capitol and others sent Secretary General Gorbachev's stated stand­ messages to that gathering. Among our col­ ards, he hasn't been a security risk for 10 leagues who attended this memorial meeting STATEMENT OF CONGRESSMAN DON EDWARDS years. and spoke were Congresswoman NANCY OF CALIFORNIA Yuli Kosharovsky and his family are not PELOSI, Congressman CHRIS SMITH of New Today, I am pleased to join not only my threats to anyone's security. They are merely Congressional colleagues, but all individuals Jersey, Congressman DoN EDWARDS of Cali­ concerned about human rights throughout a family that wishes to emigrate to a country fornia, and Congressman BENJAMIN A. GILMAN the world, in once again calling on the Chi­ that is ready to welcome them with open of New York. nese government to recognize the basic arms. I hope the Soviet Government will have I would like to place in the RECORD the human rights of the Tibetan people. the humanity to recognize this fact and make speeches of Congresswoman NANCY PELOSI Since 1958, Tibetans have suffered under the Kosharovskys' hunger strike a short one of California and Congressman DoN Eo­ the rule of a Chinese government which re­ by granting them permission to leave. WARDS, also of California, who were among fuses to give them the same rights as other the Members who personally participated with Chinese citizens. Although officials in the us in the meeting. Chinese government insist that this is not MEMBERS OF CONGRESS SUP­ true, there is too much evidence to the con­ PORT HUMAN RIGHTS OF THE I would also like to place in the RECORD the trary to believe otherwise. TIBETAN PEOPLE statements from a number of Members which We only have to look at a couple of recent were read on the occasion-Congressman events to remind ourselves that the situa­ HON. TOM LANTOS JOHN PORTER of Illinois, Cochairman of the tion in Tibet certainly is not improving. We all remember the events of last October OF CALIFORNIA Congressional Human Rights Caucus; Con­ gressman Gus YATRON of Pennsylvania, when Chinese police officers fired on a IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Chairman of the Subcommittee on Human group of unarmed Buddhist monks and Wednesday, March 16, 1988 Rights of the House Foreign Affairs Commit­ other individuals who were demonstrating for independence as well as the release of Mr. LANTOS. Mr. Speaker, just a few days tee; Congressman CHARLIE RosE of North certain political prisoners. And just this ago on March 10, just a few feet from this Carolina, a long-time supporter of Human past Monday, we read newspaper accounts Chamber on the steps of the Capitol, a meet­ Rights in Tibet; Congressman FRANK MCCLOS­ of the rioting in Lhasa which was touched ing was held to mark the 29th anniversary of KEY of Indiana; Congressman TED WEISS of off by the arrest by Chinese police of a Bud- March 16, 1988 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 4151 dhist monk who shouted pro-liberation slo­ committee on Asian and Pacific Affairs held speak out against the Chinese violations of gans during a prayer service. a hearing to investigate the human rights the human rights of the Tibetan people; I In addition to these events, the interna­ situation in Tibet. And, for the first, but not assure you that legislation to encourage tional human rights group Asia Watch has the last time, the American people voiced substantive changes in Tibet will continue just issued a report which outlines a deliber­ their strong disapproval through their rep­ to be introduced; and I assure you that I ate pattern of human rights abuses on the resentatives of the treatment of Tibetans. will do everything in my power to ensure part of the Chinese government in Tibet. Today, Tibetan memorial day, signifies that the noble aspirations of the Tibetan Their report provides detailed information the loss of life and liberty of thousands of people are met. about discrimination in housing and educa­ Tibetans, but it does not signify the loss of Today, I can tell you that many more tion, surveillance of the Tibetan population, hope for the future. As we mourn for the members of the U.S. Congress share my arbitrary arrests and brutal prison condi­ Tibetans who have given their life to pre­ same sentiments than did a year ago, and tions. Thus, Tibetans are forced to live in serve their identity and culture in the past, many more join every day. Those of us that conditions which represent gross violations let us come together in our struggle to are concerned with freedom, justice and hu­ of internationally accepted human rights insure that Tibetans are no longer the for­ manity see the situation in Tibet as a true standards. gotten people on the "roof of the world." test to the power of freedom, justice and hu­ These events only reinforce our conviction An editorial in yesterday's New York manity everywhere. A culture that emulates that we cannot sit by and allow these kinds Times asked "Who Will Cry for the People all that is good about humanity-the Tibet­ of abuses to continue. That is why we are of Tibet?" My response to that question is an culture-is in danger of extinction taking the time today to let the world know when the story of the suffering of the Ti­ through the designs of the Chinese govern­ of our opposition to the Chinese govern­ betan nation reaches the American people, ment. All of us assembled here today, and ment's policies in Tibet. The continuation of when they fully understand what is going these practices only serve as a barrier to im­ many, many others, have an unspoken vow on in this region, there will be no shortage within us-a commitment that we will not proved relations between the United States of tears for these brave individuals. Until and China. Those of us participating in this allow the extinction of a race, the Sinociza­ that day comes, I, and many of my col­ tion of an ancient culture, to occur on this event today believe that it is time for the leagues, will never stop feeling the pain of Chinese government to tear down that bar­ the Tibetan people. earth while it is under our watch. Hold the rier. course, seek the truth and keep the faith­ STATEMENT OF CONGRESSMAN CHARLIE ROSE just be vocal about it, that way we can be as­ STATEMENT OF CONGRESSMAN JOHN PORTER OF sured that others will see the truth in this OF NORTH CAROLINA very important matter and will contribute ILLINOIS Dear friends, I thank you all for gathering I am proud to join you on this 29th anni­ to this just cause. here today, the Tibetan National Uprising The Chinese have failed miserably in versary of the National Uprising of 1959. Day, to express your support and concern This somber occasion represents a period of Tibet. The so-called "Tibetan Question" has for the rights and welfare of the six million proven unsolvable to the Chinese. It is not Tibetan history which the people of Tibet freedom-loving Tibetans suffering under and the rest of the world must never forget. the Tibetans that need "re-education," but Chinese oppression. I send my greetings to the Chinese. Instead of sending Tibetans As we stand here today, the situation in you with mixed emotions. Once again, Tibet Lhasa is tense and unsettling. The BBC re­ from Tibet to China for a proper education, has been driven, by its Chinese oppressors, the Chinese government should seriously ports that last Saturday at least eight into one of its darkest hours. Because the people were killed and 300 wounded in a consider sending Chinese settlers living in Chinese have again sealed off Tibet from Tibet to China for re-education-preferably new round of demonstrations. the rest of the world, we can only imagine These demonstrations, like the ones which all of them. After serious study I think the the horrors that the Tibetan people must Chinese will find the answer quite clear-Ti­ spread through Lhasa last October, demon­ now endure. For those of us that have been strate that the struggles that began 29 years betans deserve the right to chart the future painfully aware of Tibet's recent history, of Tibet. ago continue unabated. Just after the Dalai tragic images of the Tibet's so-called "peace­ Lama presented a five-point peace proposal ful liberation" and the Cultural Revolution before the Congressional Human Rights quickly come to mind-and linger heavily on STATEMENT OF CONGRESSMAN FRANK Caucus, hundreds of Tibetan monks and our conscience. McCLOSKEY OF INDIANA Lhasa residents flooded the streets to de­ At the same time, I greet you with a feel­ World public opinion is a powerful force nounce Chinese rule. ing of victory that I am sure that many of for change. And change is badly needed to China blamed these riots on the Dalai our brethren in Tibet share. Although our avoid further suffering for our faraway Lama, and condemned the U.S. Congress for friends continue to suffer under the same friends in Tibet. Simply put, the American meddling in their internal affairs. Since Communist party that brought Tibet the so­ people and all peoples of conscience must then, Chinese authorities have tried to per­ called "peaceful liberation" with hundreds convey their concern to the People's Repub­ suade the Tibetans and the rest of the world of thousands Tibetans dead and the so­ lic of China until it halts the ongoing of the improvements of living standards for called "Great Leap Forward" with over a human rights violations in Tibet. the Tibetan people. million Tibetans killed; I am encouraged by Those of us in the West who are following The Tibetans' loyalty to the Dalai Lama the fact, even after thirty-nine years of at­ this issue in the newspapers know that on and the future of their culture has only tempts by the Chinese to destroy their cul­ March 5 as many as nine persons may have strengthened. The Tibetans' know that im­ tural identity and nationalism, the Tibetans died in clashes in the Tibetan capital of provements in living standards must involve still hold dear to their heritage and have, Lhasa. The clashes were between Chinese political freedoms and a restoration of basic time and time again, found the courage police and a group of Tibetans that included human rights. from within to assert their demands for the many young Buddist monks. The U.S. Congress must be relentless in respect of human rights in Tibet and for the This past fall, the monks, nuns and other its support for the peaceful Tibetan people. establishment of a true democracy in Tibet everyday Tibetans protested Chinese poli­ My colleagues Charlie Rose, Ben Gilman that will allow Tibetans the opportunity to cies in Tibet. These policies include the im­ and Tom Lantos have consistently ensured control the future of their homeland. portation into Tibet of Han Chinese in that this situation is addressed at the high­ Armed only with the desire for freedom and order to "dilute" the strength of the native est levels. I am proud to join them in their with faith in truth and humanity, our Tibetan population. In addition, there are courageous struggle to protect the national friends in Tibet have made a touching and credible reports, confirmed by Amnesty identity and aspirations of the Tibetan powerful statement against the oppression International, of the incarceration and kill­ people, and restore their fundamental free­ of the Chinese military regime present in ing of Tibetans for the nonviolent expres­ doms. Tibet. The lies about the Chinese "peaceful sion of their religious and political beliefs. liberation" of Tibet have been laid bare to To make things worse, foreign journalists STATEMENT OF CONGRESSMAN Gus YATRON OF the rest of the world, but the truth has not who would report to the world community PENNSYLVANIA come without grave consequences-my pray­ on this issue were expelled. In addition, in As chairman of the Subcommittee on ers go out to these brave "freedom fighters" December 1987 the Chinese protested to the Human Rights and International Organiza­ that now live under the most fearful and U.S. ambassador in Beijing that U.S. con­ tions, I want the Tibetan people to know most dreadful of circumstances. gressional resolutions had distorted the that we, in the Congress, are concerned Just as importantly, my energies to expose facts and constituted interference in about their welfare. For the first time, legis­ and to correct the injustices that now occur China's internal affairs. lation was passed in the House and in the in Tibet have been charged with new vigor. The Chinese government should know Senate denouncing the human rights viola­ I assure you that I will continue to investi­ better about our government and under­ tions in Tibet. For the first time, the Sub­ gate the human rights conditions in Tibet; I stand our concern instead of excoriating the committee on Human Rights and the Sub- assure you that I will continue to strongly United States when it stands up for human 4152 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS March 16, 1988 rights around the world. More importantly, valve the international community in pursu­ any sincere interest in human rights would people anywhere in the world should not be ing a diplomatic remedy to Tibet's suffering. require, now awaits to be seen. jailed for insisting on the right to openly I join you in celebrating today the con­ One of the most puzzling aspects of tyran­ and freely practice indigenous Tibetan reli­ tinuing determination of the Tibetan people nical abuses of rights, wrote Jacob Timmer­ gions and culture. to achieve their right of self-determination, man, an Argentinean newspaper editor im­ This government of the people would be and I pledge to continue to do all that I pos­ prisoned and tortured with thousands of ignoring its history and obligations if it sibly can to support your efforts to regain others by generals in that country in the were to remain silent about the Chinese what is rightfully yours-a Tibet free from late 1970s, is not so much the conduct of the treatment of Tibetans. Our interests in pur­ oppression. perpetrators, but the frequent silence in the suing good relations with the Chinese need world community that accompanies it. We not require turning a blind eye to the suf­ STATEMENT OF CONGRESSMAN BILL GREEN OF know from that and other experiences that fering in Tibet. Indeed, our relations with NEW YORK we have two choices: either to speak out on China could improve substantially if the I am sorry that I am not able to attend the abuses of values and rights that charac­ causes of the Lhasa riots were to be ad­ the Committee's commemorative demon­ terize us as a nation, or to be silent. dressed by the Chinese in a peaceful stration on March 10, 1988, as Congress will Congress, in its unanimous judgment, has manner that accommodates the needs of be in session. already made its decision with respect to the people of Tibet. The human rights violations committed Tibet. Now the Administration must decide. On this 29th anniversary of the Tibet Na­ against the Tibetan people by China have tional Uprising Day, humans of all varieties not escaped the attention of myself or other STATEMENT OF SENATOR WILLIAM PROXMIRE must remember the suffering of Tibet and Members of Congress. As a member of the OF WISCONSIN join to work for a fair and peaceful way to Human Rights Caucus and a vocal human end the suffering in Tibet forever. rights advocate, I sympathize with the I want to thank the U.S.-Tibet Committee plight of the Tibetan people and support ef­ for inviting me to make a statement in sup­ forts aimed at safeguarding this rich cul­ port of human rights in Tibet. I share the STATEMENT OF CONGRESSMAN TED WEISS OF distress of the people assembled at this rally NEW YORK ture. This past November, I and several of my over the treatment of Tibetans by the Peo­ Thank you for inviting me to address your colleagues sent a letter to President Reagan ple's Republic of China. The time has come demonstration commemorating the 1959 up­ stressing the urgency of this matter and re­ for the government of the PRC to realize rising of the Tibetan people against the oc­ questing him to give the five-point plan out­ that the United States and the Western cupation of their country by the People's lined by His Holiness, the Dalai Lama, full World will no longer tolerate the systematic Republic of China. I regret that I am unable attention. eradication of the Tibetan culture and the to join you today, but I am honored to be I commend you on holding this rally and consistent brutal suppression of human able to send a statement of support. march from the United Nations to the Chi­ rights. Last fall, the tragic struggle of the Tibet­ nese Consulate and assure you that your Ever since the PRC invaded and occupied an people received international attention concern for human rights is shared by all Tibet in 1950, the Tibetan people have been as violent demonstrations erupted in which Americans. subjected to massive violations of human 40 Tibetans died. However, the suffering of rights. Tens of thousands of Tibetans have the Tibetan people did not begin last year. STATEMENT OF JOHN CONYERS, JR., OF been killed during China's occupation of Since the People's Republic of China an­ MICHIGAN Tibet. Many were victims of clashes with nexed Tibet in 1950, it is estimated that Chinese troops, many others died as a result hundreds of thousands of Tibetans have The latest round of repressive tactics of of imprisonment, mistreatment, and famine. died as a result of the Chinese occupation. Chinese authorities in Tibet should tell the Since 1980, the State Department has docu­ Furthermore, it is believed that between world again, and the United States Con­ mented a new and improved trend in Chi­ 100,000 and 300,000 Tibetan political prison­ gress, what is a clear and systematic viola­ nese policy toward Tibet. The actions of the ers are being held in Chinese jails. Despite tion of human and democratic rights. Tibet­ PRC during the demonstrations that oc­ the news blackout on the area imposed by ans continue to be denied rights and free­ curred in Tibet last Fall, however, have the Chinese government late last year, re­ doms of expression, travel and representa­ proven that while the Chinese government ports, of torture and arrests of Tibetans tion. They continue to be subject to a has spoken about improving the lot of the continue to be received by the outside system of law and criminal justice that Tibetan people, it is not yet willing to allow world. allows for the worst abuses: no due process, fundamental human rights and democratic The struggle of the Tibetan people to pre­ unchecked torture, arbitrary arrests. The freedoms to Tibet. I call upon the govern­ serve their culture and age-old traditions evidence has been chronicled by news re­ ment of the PRC, in the word of the Dalai must not be forgotten. In demonstrating ports, congressional hearings and reports Lama, to allow the Tibetan people to "once here today, you ensure that the continuing from the international human rights com­ again be free to develop culturally, intellec­ violations of human rights in Tibet by the munity, most from notably the Asia Watch tually, economically and spiritually, and to Chinese government will not be ignored. Committee. exercise basic democratic freedoms." One of the most encouraging trends in the I have gone on record strongly protesting international human rights movement is STATEMENT OF CONGRESSMAN MEL LEVINE OF against the repressive actions of the PRC in the acknowledgement by governments Tibet. I shall continue to do everything in CALIFORNIA worldwide that a country's human rights Now, more than ever, America is taking my power to bring the full weight of world record is a legitimate basis for setting opinion down on that regime until reforms notice of events in Tibet. I have been heart­ policy. As Americans concerned about due ened to see over the past five years how processes and democratic rights, we should are allowed. much awareness and concern about Tibet's do everything we can to advance that, to tragic recent history has increased in the make human rights as much part of foreign STATEMENT OF SENATOR ALFONSE D' AMATO OF United States. Today, on the 29th anniver­ policy as economics. That is why Americans NEW YORK. sary of the 1959 Lhasa uprising, we have of all colors and creeds, and of all political Today marks the 29th anniversary of the real cause to celebrate, for your message is parties and persuasions, should speak out on uprising of the Tibetan people in their cap­ being heard more and more. the abuses in Tibet. ital, Lhasa, against the Chinese occupation In my six years in Congress, I have been a The Reagan Administration's tentative in­ of Tibet. This is a day of special signifi­ participant in this education process. I have terest in human rights casts aspersions on cance, symbolizing the determination and learned a great deal about Tibet, its culture, that human rights effort which needs to be will of Tibetans to regain their freedom and and its history. And, working with many of bi-partisan to be successful. It's invocation independence. my colleagues who actively share my con­ of the human rights argument in selective Probably few Americans are aware of the cerns, I have tried to do what I can to meet instances to achieve its policy goals, and the history of oppression, arrests and execu­ our collective responsibility to draw the ignoring of it in other instances-on Tibet tions carried out in Tibet by the People's world's attention to the oppression of the for instance-only raises persistent ques­ Republic of China. Far from the observing Tibetan people. tions in the world community as to how seri­ eye of world scrutiny, in the ancient andre­ We in Congress have the highest admira­ ously the United States is interested in vered confines of Tibet, political and reli­ tion for the Tibetan people. Over the nearly human and democratic rights. gious prisoners have been taken on a regu­ forty years since the Chinese invasion of The visit of the Chinese foreign minister lar basis from their homes and monasteries. Tibet, you have never given up. The strug­ this week in Washington is an important They face a tragically certain fate; either gle for Tibetan autonomy continues today, test. Whether officials that have ordered isolation to cells in maximum security pris­ embodied in the efforts of Tibet's spiritual the repression, tortures, and other abuses ons, or quick execution in secret proceed­ leader, his holiness the Dalai Lama, to in- against the Tibetans will be addressed as ings. The system of justice that Americans March 16, 1988 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 4153 take for granted does not exist for the to the National Day of Prayer, and permit my home State of Oregon, a 5-year sentence people of this ancient, sacred land. There more effective long-range planning. means 1 month in jail, and some felons spin are few trials, as we know them, and no pre­ For the past 7 years, the day has been ob­ through the revolving door of justice with only sumption of innocence. served in May, but before this period it was a 1-day sentence. One need only look at the events of this past week to recognize the severity of the observed at different times of the year. Clarify­ President Reagan is to be commended for Chinese measures and the Government's ing legislation is needed to ensure consistent reprioritizing his 1989 budget and requesting willingness to use absolute force to brutally and dependable observance of the National $1.4 billion for prison construction, renovation, control the Tibetan people-and the Tibet­ Day of Prayer. and expansion. ans still enduring hopes for national liberty. I would urge our colleagues to join with us I believe, however, that the criminals who On Saturday, March 5th, thousands demon­ in cosponsoring this adjustment to the annual are forcing us to build these prisons should strated for at least 14 hours. The demon­ observance of the National Day of Prayer. also pay some of the costs of these ex­ strations started around 10 a.m. when 300 For the benefit of our colleagues, the text of young monks gathered in front of the Jok­ penses. hang and shouted slogans calling for the in­ the bill follows: Today, I have introduced legislation which dependence of Tibet and protesting the H.R. 4170 mandates that the sentence imposed on every arrest of a monk who had spoken out in Be it enacted by the Senate and House of person convicted of a Federal crime include a public for Tibetan freedom. 2000 armed spe­ Representatives of the United States of prison construction assessment ranging from cial security forces in 12 army trucks arrived America in Congress assembled, That the $100 to $5,000. at the scene, terrorizing the demonstrators joint resolution entitled "Joint resolution to The money collected in this fund will be with their tear gas and gunfire. The fight­ provide for setting aside an appropriate day ing and shooting lasted until at least 2 a.m. as a National Day of Prayer", approved made available to the States for prison con­ on Sunday; an undisclosed number of people April 17, 1952 , is amended- 34,469 persons were convicted of Federal The actions against the people of Tibet fi­ <1 >by striking "set aside and"; and crimes each year. An average assessment of nally are becoming the subject of greater <2> by striking "a suitable day each year, $500 would have provided $86,120,000 to concern to the world community. Legisla­ other than a Sunday," and inserting "annu­ such a fund. tion condemning human rights violations in ally the first Thursday in May". I invite other Members who are concerned Tibet and calling for sanctions against China will soon be introduced in Congress. with the overcrowding situation and with put­ These matters were a main subject of dis­ CONGRATULATIONS TO MRS. ting some punishment back on our judicial cussion during China's Foreign Minister Wu MARY B. LEVISTER system, to join me in sponsoring this legisla­ Xueqian's visit to Washington. As we pursue tion. a more solidified relationship between the HON. JOSEPH J. DioGUARDI H.R. 4186 United States and the People's Republic of China, it is vitally important that we not OF NEW YORK Be it enacted by the Senate and House of blind ourselves to the cause of those who IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, have no opportunity to sit at the diplomatic Wednesday, March 16, 1988 negotiating table. It is time that the people SECTION 1. STATE PRISON CONSTRUCTION ASSESS­ of Tibet were heard, and for the sake of Mr. DioGUARDI. Mr. Speaker, it is a pleas­ MENT. freedom, it is up to us to make our voice ure for me to rise today and extend my heart­ (a) IN GENERAL.-Subchapter C of chapter heard in Tibet and around the world. iest congratulations to Mrs. Mary B. Levister 227 of title 18, United States Code, is on the occasion of her 1OOth birthday. amended by adding at the end the following Mrs. Levister lived in Rye, NY for 65 years new section: CONGRESSMAN TONY P. HALL where she not only made several contribu­ "§ 3575. State prison construction assess­ INTRODUCES NATIONAL DAY tions to the local community, but also raised, ment OF PRAYER BILL with her late husband James, two outstanding "(a) In addition to any fine or other mone­ daughters. As an active member of the Be­ tary payment imposed on an individual con­ HON. TONY P. HALL thesda Baptist Church in Port Chester, she victed of a Federal offense, such individual touched and enhanced the lives of countless shall pay an assessment of not less than OF OHIO others who will always remember her service $100 and not more than $5,000. Assessments IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES and dedication. under this section shall be used for con­ struction of State prisons under section Wednesday, March 16, 1988 While she now resides in the DuMont Nurs­ 524 of title 28.". Mr. HALL of Ohio. Mr. Speaker, today, ing Home in New Rochelle, Mrs. Levister can (b) TECHNICAL .AMENDMENT.-The table of along with the gentleman from New York [Mr. look back on the past century with fond sections for subchapter C of chapter 227 of GARCIA], the gentleman from California [Mr. memories and satisfaction. title 18, United States Code, is amended by MOORHEAD], and the gentleman from Virginia I join the entire Westchester community in adding at the end the following new item: [Mr. WOLF], I am introducing a bill to desig­ celebrating this joyous milestone with Mrs. "3575. State prison construction assess- nate the first Thursday in May as the annual Levister and am proud to represent her in the ment.". date on which the National Day of Prayer is U.S. Congress. (C) EFFECTIVE DATE.-The amendments celebrated. This bill is a companion measure made by this section shall apply with re­ to S. 1378. spect to offenses committed after the date CRIMINALS SHOULD HELP PAY of the enactment of this Act. Since 1952, by act of Congress-Public FOR PRISONS Law 82-324-the President has declared "a SEC. 2. STATE PRISON CONSTRUCTION FUND. suitable day each year, other than a Sunday" Section 524 of title 28, United States Code, HON. DENNY SMITH is amended by adding at the end the follow­ as the National Day of Prayer. It is 1 of 39 an­ OF OREGON nually recurring commemorative observances ing new subsection: IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES "(d)(l) There is established in the Treas­ established by statute. Wednesday, March 16, 1988 ury a fund to be known as the State Prison This year, by Presidential Proclamation Construction Fund, which shall be available 5767 of February 3, 1988, the President has Mr. DENNY SMITH. Mr. Speaker, many to the Attorney General, in such amounts proclaimed May 5, 1988, as a National Day of Members of Congress realize that prison over­ as may be specified in appropriation Acts, to Prayer. This will be the 36th consecutive ob­ crowding is a problem throughout the Nation. aid the States in constructing prisons. servance of the National Day of Prayer. Federal prisons have reached an overcrowd­ There shall be deposited in the fund all The bill we are introducing would amend the ing rate of 60 percent, and the GAO estimates amounts received from assessments imposed under section 3575 of title 18. current law to set a definite date each year for that State prisons will have an overcrowding "(2) As used in this subsection- the observance of the National Day of Prayer, rate of 26 percent by 1990. "(A) the term 'State' means a State of the rather than "a suitable day each year, other The overcrowding epidemic is one of the United States, the District of Columbia, the than Sunday." This will help to bring more reasons that States are forced to release Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or a terri­ certainty to the scheduling of events related criminals before their sentence is served. In tory or possession of the United States; and 4154 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS March 16, 1988 "(B) the term 'prison' means a prison, jail, At 12 years old, Chris is no stranger to no­ [From the New York Times, Mar. 1, 1988] correctional institution, or other penal facil­ toriety. Last year he was the MDA poster child ity.", EASTERN U.S. Is WARNED ABOUT BIG for southern Nevada. Jerry Lewis and Gov. EARTHQUAKES Richard Bryan are two of the celebrities Chris (By James Gleick> THE DANCING RAISINS has met so far while working with MDA. Cur­ The next catastrosphic American earth­ rently a fifth-grader at Ruth Fyfe Elementary quake could well strike not in California but School, Chris enjoys playing games and read­ in the densely populated, highly industrial­ HON. TONY COELHO ing in his spare time. ized and poorly prepared Eastern United OF CALIFORNIA I ask my colleagues to join with me now in States, many geologists now believe. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES recognizing this courageous and inspirational They are not basing their conclusions on Wednesday, March 16, 1988 young man. Chris Harris illustrates our hope new signs of seismological activity; rather, that one day muscular dystrophy will be com­ they are re-examining the sparse history of Mr. COELHO. Mr. Speaker, I am sure that Eastern earthquakes and seeing an unrecog­ pletely defeated. In the meantime he contin­ you and most of my other colleagues are nized level of danger. Neither the hazard ues to lead a rewarding life, and serves as an quite familiar with the "Dancing California Rai­ maps of seismologists nor the construction example to us all. sins" and their hit version of the classic "I practices of Eastern builders adequately re­ heard it through the grapevine." Their unique flect the possibility of a great earthquake, the geologists contend. commercials for the Golden State's raisins are CATASTROPHIC EARTHQUAKES A past generation of research has focused among my all-time personal favorities-and it IN THE EASTERN UNITED on the notoriously active faults on the West turns out that I am not alone in this sentiment. STATES Coast, where earthquakes are much more The results of the 1987 survey of America's common. But geological and historical evi­ most outstanding television commercials have dence shows that Eastern earthquakes can just been released, and they confirmed what I HON.DOUGWALGREN be as severe as California's and can damage a much wider area. An earthquake of a have suspected for quite some time-the OF PENNSYLVANIA "Dancing California Raisins" commercials given size typically devastates an area 100 were the people's favorite last year. These IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES times greater in the East than it does in the West, where the fault-ridden crust of the clay raisins have not only danced their way Wednesday, March 16, 1988 Earth thins out the shock waves relatively into people's hearts, but more importantly they Mr. WALGREN. Mr. Speaker, I would like to quickly. have served to remind the public of the great bring to the attention of my colleagues an arti­ "The potential for damage is much higher taste and outstanding nutritional value con­ cle which appeared in the New York Times on than in California," said Leonardo Seeber of tained in each delicious nugget of "nature's Columbia University's Lamont-Doherty Ge­ March 1, 1988, entitled, "Eastern U.S. Is candy." ological Observatory. "We're looking at Warned About Big Earthquakes". The article Since the introduction of this ad campaign something that is very poorly defined and presents details on how the next catastrophic in November of 1986, consumer sales of rai­ may have a low probability, but if it does sins have increased by almost 14 percent. U.S. earthquake could strike not in California occur it could be a tremendous disaster. A striking shift in attitudes has emerged The dancing raisins commercials have been but in the heavily populated, highly industrial­ ized and poorly prepared States east of the among those analyzing the likelihood, and effective because they have served to remind the likely consequences, of a major Eastern American consumers just how tasty, nutritious, Rocky Mountains. Although most people know that the States earthquake. Seimologists, structural engi­ and versatile raisins are. Consumers have dis­ neers and other earthquake experts met in covered that raisins are an excellent and inex­ along the Pacific Coast are the most vulnera­ New York last week to assess the hazards pensive way to dress up almost any dish, and ble to damaging earthquakes, they are un­ and propose new techniques for construc­ they make an excellent snack all by them­ aware that States east of the Rockies are vul­ tion and rehabilitation. selves as well. nerable, too. Damaging earthquakes have oc­ No one can say how likely a major earth­ The dancing raisins commercials are spon­ curred and will occur again, as will great quake is or where it is most likely to occur. earthquakes, such as the New Madrid, MO Just what controls the timing and place­ sored by the California Raisin Advisory Board, ment of great earthquakes in the East re­ a cooperative association of the State's raisin series in the winter of 1811 and 1812. In addi­ tion, current scientific data show that eastern mains unclear. producers. I would like to take this opportunity "We have earthquakes without faults and to congratulate CALRAB for its successful ad­ earthquakes could be as severe as earth­ faults without earthquakes," said Klaus vertising campaign and wish it continued suc­ quakes in California and could damage a Jacob of Lamont-Doherty. "You get the cess in its efforts to promote one of Calif or­ much wider area. feeling the story is about to break, but it nia's most important-and most delicious­ To address the nationwide threat posed by hasn't broken yet." crops. earthquakes, Congress in 1977, passed the Indeed, seismologists emphasize the enor­ Earthquake Hazards Reduction Act. The act mous uncertainties of their science-uncer­ established a national program to coordinate tainties that have come into sharp focus as TRIBUTE TO CHRIS HARRIS FOR Federal efforts to reduce future losses of life they have learned more about how earth­ quakes shake buildings and alter soil forma­ HIS OUTSTANDING CONTRIBU­ and property from earthquakes throughout the TION TO NEVADA tions. Nation. But they said, a false sense of safety pre­ H.R. 1612, "An Act to Authorize Appropria­ vails, because of the relatively low level of HON. JAMES H. BILBRA Y tions under the Earthquake Hazards Reduc­ seismic activity on the East Coast and the OF NEVADA tion Act of 1977 for Fiscal Years 1988, 1989 scanty data from earthquakes known to and 1990," which was signed into law on Feb­ have occurred before the 20th century. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ruary 29, 1988 (P.L. 100-252), also addresses "Potential seismic problems are largely Wednesday, March 16, 1988 the earthquake threat posed in the Eastern unrecognized, particularly in the Eastern United States," said Masanubu Shinozuka Mr. BILBRAY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to United States. The legislation which originated of Princeton University. pay tribute to one of Nevada's most spirited in the Subcommittee on Science, Research The problem with earthquakes is the citizens, Chris Harris. Chris has been chosen and Technology, which I chair, contains an ini­ problem of predicting an intermittent, ex­ the 1988 State poster child for the Muscular tiative for the study of earthquake hazards in treme phenomenon that occurs on time Dystrophy Association of Nevada. the Eastern United States. The increase of $1 scales longer than recorded history. In the During this coming year, he will serve as the million in fiscal year 1988 and $2 million in post-industrial era, a fleeting period by geo­ Nevada MDA junior goodwill ambassador and fiscal year 1989 and fiscal year 1990 would logical standards, eastern North America has had no major earthquakes in urban inspire volunteers in the association's year­ maintain and improve the existing Eastern re­ areas. round educational and fundraising drives. He gional seismic networks and university seismic As a result many geologists used to believe will aslo represent the association on radio research. that the most devastating earthquakes be­ and television programs and participate in a The article on the threat posed by earth­ longed strictly to active faults like Califor­ number of special events. quakes in the Eastern United States follows: nia's. A decade ago that view was almost March 16, 1988 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 4155 dogma; now, all but a few geologists have Several widely used styles of construction OREGONIANS DO NOT TAN abandoned it. have proved especially vulnerable even to "I would characterize them as a dying moderate quakes. One category, common in breed," said Dr. Jacob, who was co-chairman New York brownstones, is unreinforced ma­ HON. PETER A. DeFAZIO of the New York meeting, which was spon­ sonry: brick buildings with wood floors sup­ OF OREGON sored by the New York Academy of Sciences ported by brick walls and non steel rein­ and the National Center for Earthquake En­ forcement. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES gineering. Another class of buildings that tends to The greatest earthquakes ever recorded in Wednesday, March 16, 1988 the United States, slightly outstripping in collapse in major earthquakes, he said, uses concrete slabs supported by concrete col­ Mr. DeFAZIO. Mr. Speaker, Oregon has a intensity even the famous San Francisco wealth of water. As one of the State's best earthquake of 1906, were a series of three umns, with only modest steel reinforcement. jolts at New Madrid, Mo., in the winter of Tall skyscrapers, on the other hand, tend to known humorists wrote, "Oregonians don't 1811 and 1812. The earthquakes at New be better off, because they are built to resist tan, they rust." Madrid succeeded in ne­ to work the next day. I cried all the way to agreed to an astonishing cut of $18 million­ gotiating a contract for BM&T with the Salt Lake." a one-third reduction in the purchase price. steelworkers union. Union leaders knew Lundberg's spirits didn't lift when she ar­ The Cannons, according to the new agree­ that BM&T was the idled workers' only rived at Kimball, Parr. The reply from ment, would pay a total of $40 million for hope for future employment-if the deal Pittsburgh was blunt: no deal. USX would the plant, with $30 million up front plus a 2 went through-and they made substantial not accept a reduced sum up front, Adams percent royalty up to $10 million on gross concessions in both wages and benefits, ac­ told Cannon, and he conveyed a chilling ul­ revenues. Finally, the closing deadline was cepting in return a profit-sharing arrange­ timatum: Unless BM&T came through with extended to August 31. Any reservations ment. By slashing the work force of the new the agreed-on $33 million in bridge financ­ Cannon might have had about the unau­ Geneva, BM&T stood to save more than 30 ing by Monday at 9 a.m., USX would shut thorized negotiations on the purchase price percent a year-$12 million-in labor costs off the gas at Geneva, effectively closing gave way to relief and gratitude. alone. down the plant for good. But time was tight. BM&T had only three Several weeks later-in mid-July-BM&T Adam's news wasn't all black. USX was weeks to pull together a new group of lend­ secured a commitment letter from the mer­ willing to grant a ten-day extension, but ers-First Texas was interested in doing chant banking group of Houston-based First only if BM&T came up with $1 million, non­ only a portion of the deal. The lenders' Texas Financial Corporation to finance Ge­ refundable, to cover the cost of keeping the counsel would need time to complete their neva's $58 million purchase price. Appropri­ plant idle for that period. "I tried to find due diligence, and their loan committees ately, the early contact at First Texas was someone who'd be dumb enough to give me would have to give their approval. Then, with vice-president John Romney, a a million bucks," Cannon recalls. "But no too, the lenders would need to "marry up"­ Mormon who shared the BM&T group's one would lay a check on the table for a mil­ settle all the tricky inter-creditor agree­ concern for Utah. lion dollars unless they could be sure the ments. With a July 31 deadline looming, both deal was going to close." Once again, the pace at Kimball, Parr First Texas and the BM&T team worked fe­ Friday, as it happened, was Cannon's turned frenzied, though now Joe Cannon verishly to nail down the deal. To conduct birthday. He had turned 38. His wife and and everyone else could see that the tenor March 16, 1988 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 4167 of the transaction had changed. With a tugging and hauling, the Consolidated Rail ICC Reform Act of 1987. Despite its fair­ labor agreement and a new contract with Corp. finally came to market with sounding name-in keeping with time-dis­ USX in place, lenders were more eager to do 58,750,000 shares at $28 per share, thereby honored custom on Capitol Hill-it's foul the deal. Word was reaching the steel raising upwards of $1.5 billion for the U.S. legislation. Among other things, it would market that Geneva was about to come back Treasury in the biggest initial public offer­ pressure railroads into surrendering switch­ on-line."Our phone was ringing off the hook ing of common stock in the annals of Wall ing service and trackage rights, at below­ from people who wanted to buy steel from Street. market rates, to their customers. It would us," Cannon says. "Ever since Conrail's privatization became shift to the carriers the burden of showing Three more lenders joined the deal, along an issue, Barron's has argued that this was that charges are "reasonable." Most eye­ with three more law firms. St. Paul-based the way to go. . . . Investors seemed to brow-raising of all, the bill would also force ITT Commercial Finance Corp. relied on in­ agree. Weeks before the scheduled sale, the industry to pass through, in lower regu­ house counsel, and Washington Square Cap­ demand ran so heavy that the underwriters lated prices, all the gains in productivity ital, Inc., of Minneapolis, tapped regular raised the proposed offering price from the achieved in the 'Eighties. counsel Winston & Strawn of Chicago and low to the high 20s. In its first day of trad­ The threat is real: The full committee, retained Salt Lake's Poole, Cannon & Smith ing on the New York Stock Exchange, Con­ headed by the powerful Rep. John Dingell, as local counsel. A third lender, Union Car­ rail common stock opened at $31.50 and Democrat of Michigan, is known to support bide's pension fund, turned to New York's closed at $30.75, comfortably-but not ex­ such legislation and soon may press for pas­ Kelley Drye & Warren. Thirty-five outside cessively-above the official price. As one in­ sage. And in an election year, who knows lawyers crammed into Kimball, Parr's of­ terested party said with some satisfaction: what the illustrious Senate may be capable fices for the last two days of the closing. 'Everybody's pretty happy.' of passing? From the morning of August 30-a "Everyone has reason to be. After all, Be that as it may, this is a potentially dis­ Sunday-until late the following day, work from a perennial loser which the Depart­ astrous bill. It would bite deep into the cof­ on the deal continued without pause. ment of Transportation once sought to fers of companies, which, even after an un­ On Monday morning the pace grew fran­ abandon and sell for scrap, Uncle Sam has precedented peacetime business recovery, by tic. The lenders had yet to sign the crucial salvaged nearly $2 billion (including several and large are none too financially robust. It inter-creditor agreement. First Texas had hundred million dollars in direct payments would throw into reverse much of the last-minute questions about USX's indemni­ from the company) ... Investors can count progress which the industry has made fication of the plant. By lunchtime, these their blessings, too. For roughly 10 times under the enlightened Staggers Act and matters were settled. At 3:30 in the after­ earnings and perhaps two-thirds of book similar measures toward regaining its com­ noon, the money from the lenders arrived value, they have acquired a stake in one of petitive prowess. It would turn back the by wire in Salt Lake City. At precisely 4:21 the most balanced . efficient clock to the bad old days when Conrail was P.M.-uncomfortably close to the 5 P.M. Class I rail carriers in the country. And, of a collection of bankrupt carriers fit only for deadline when USX was to shut off the gas course, all those who bought at the offering the scrap heap, and many other Class I car­ at the plant-Joe Cannon handed a certified price still show a profit... .'' riers were in danger of becoming wards of cashier's check to Adams. Let the good times roll might have been in the state. If it ain't broke . it has just evening. At midnight, joined by Bud Patten, late this month, it's been onward and completed a successful 12 months, with rev­ they went out to the plant gates to welcome upward. enues climbing for the second year in a row, the first shift of steelworkers as they re­ From the low thirties, Conrail common and profits . Despite greater traffic, payrolls, even OF PENNSYLVANIA good one, with revenues scoring a solid gain, in the transportation realm, continued to IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES and earnings, on a pro forma basis, some­ decline, while operating ratios improved. what higher. A few weeks ago, the feisty For 1988, in view of the lighter corporate Wednesday, March 16, 1988 chairman and chief executive, at the end of tax load, the road, even with a slight drop in Mr. SHUSTER. Mr. Speaker, the Subcom­ a career loaded with achievement, an­ revenues, expects another good year. mittee on Transportation, Tourism, and Haz­ nounced that in coming months he will be Financially, that is. From a political ardous Materials last fall considered legisla­ riding-perhaps on one of his speedy inter­ standpoint, prospects are chancier. For, at modal coast-to-coast freight carriers-into the behest of a clutch of electric utilities tion which would make substantive revisions the sunset. and coal companies, which on Capitol Hill in the Staggers Rail Act. These revisions, I be­ Lately, however, the amber light has been boast considerable clout, the lawmakers lieve, would be a mistake, particularly to the flashing and some of the ebullience has seem to be going hellbent for election to newly privatized Conrail. When we in Con­ begun to ebb. Last month, a Conrail engi­ pass the mischievous piece of legislation gress passed legislation providing for the sale neer, admitting that he was smoking pot cited above. Under the pretext of inequity­ of Conrail, we did so in a regulatory environ­ while at the throttle of a freight train in­ the pressure group is known as Consumers ment which had made and is continuing to volved in a fatal accident, pleaded guilty to United for Rail Equity, which strikes us as make Conrail profitable. one count of manslaughter. Around the an inspired misnomer-and the accompany­ same time, in what a leading business daily ing cry of "captive," these special interests On March 7, 1988, an editorial commentary described as a "fresh piece of bad news," the are seeking, in effect, to reregulate the rail­ appeared in Barron's which outlines the dev­ Federal Railroad Administration issued a roads. astating effects these revisions in the Stag­ sharply critical report on the carrier's Like admirals and generals, lawmakers are gers Act would have on Conrail. Mr. Speaker, safety procedures and practices. FRA is seeking to impose tween. In 1986-7, the ICC has reduced its OF THE RAILROADS LOOMS AS A MOUNTING $1.5 million-$2 million in fines for the al­ pending caseload by more than half, and, in THREAT leged violations. the past two years only three new com­ A more palpable menace may be looming plaints have been filed. In a number of "Even in the real world of lost causes and farther down the track. Last fall, the curi­ cases, moreover, the Commission has given dashed hopes, the good guys somehow win ously named House Transportation, Tour­ shippers significant rate relief. one now and then. That's how we felt late ism and Hazardous Materials Subcommit­ In any case, CURE would be far worse last month, when, after years of political tee, by a vote of 9-6, approved the so-called than anything that ails the system. Despite 4168 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS March 16, 1988 the existence of costlier alternatives . way of competition, it would threaten tore­ Appropriations SD-419 verse the steady and sizable decline in ship­ Energy and Water Development Subcom­ 9:30a.m. pers' costs-upwards of 20%-that has mittee Appropriations marked the decade of the 'Eighties. Perhaps To hold hearings on proposed budget es­ Treasury, Postal Service, and General worst of all, in a world day by day growing timates for fiscal year 1989 for nuclear Government Subcommittee more closely linked, it would discourage in­ fission programs and uranium enrich­ To hold hearings on proposed budget es­ novation-computerized tracking systems, ment, and nuclear waste management timates for fiscal year 1989 for the De­ double-stack containers, intermodal ship­ programs. partment of the Treasury, focusing on ments-and dampen efficiency. Don't side­ SD-138 the Financial Management Service, track progress. Budget Bureau of the Public Debt, U.S. Mint, To continue hearings in preparation for and the Internal Revenue Service. SENATE COMMITTEE MEETINGS reporting the first concurrent resolu­ SD-116 Title IV of Senate Resolution 4, tion on the fiscal year 1989 budget. Armed Services agreed to by the Senate on February SD-608 Conventional Forces and Alliance Defense 4, 1977, calls for establishment of a 10:30 a.m. Subcommittee system for a computerized schedule of Appropriations To hold hearings on requirements and all meetings and hearings of Senate Treasury, Postal Service, and General plans for close air support moderniza­ Government Subcommittee tion. committees, subcommittees, joint com­ To hold hearings on proposed budget es­ SR-222 mittees, and committees of conference. timates for fiscal year 1989 for the Energy and Natural Resources This title requires all such committees U.S. Tax Court, Committee for the Public Lands, National Parks and Forests to notify the Office of the Senate Purchase from the Blind and Other Subcommittee Daily Digest-designated by the Rules Severely Handicapped, Advisory Com­ To hold hearings on H.R. 2090 and S. Committee-of the time, place, and mission on Intergovernmental Rela­ 1478, bills to designate certain Nation­ purpose of the meetings, when sched­ tions, Merit Systems Protection Board, al Forest System lands in the State of uled, and any cancellations or changes Office of the Special Counsel, Adviso­ Montana for release to the Forest in the meetings as they occur. ry Committee on Federal Pay, and the Planning process, protection of recrea­ As an additional procedure along Federal Labor Relations Authority. tion value, and inclusion in the Na­ with the computerization of this infor­ SD-116 tional Wilderness Preservation Judiciary System. mation, the Office of the Senate Daily Courts and Administrative Practice Sub­ SD-366 Digest will prepare this information committee Governmental Affairs for printing in the Extensions of Re­ To resume hearings on S. 1482, to make To hold hearings to review Department marks section Of the CONGRESSIONAL certain improvements with respect to of Defense contractor supply system RECORD on Monday and Wednesday of the Federal Judiciary. access. each week. SD-226 SD-342 March 16, 1988 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 4169 10:00 a.m. opment, and the Office of the General Governmental Affairs Appropriations Sales Manager. Oversight of Government Management HUD-Independent Agencies Subcommit­ SD-138 Subcommittee tee Appropriations To hold oversight hearings to examine To hold hearings on proposed budget es­ Defense Subcommittee Health Care Financing Administra­ timates for fiscal year 1989 for the Na­ To hold hearings to review proposed tion's management of medical labora­ tional Science Foundation. budget estimates for fiscal year 1989 tories. SD-124 for the Department of the Navy, and Appropriations SD-342 the U.S. Marine Corps. Judiciary Military Construction Subcommittee SD-192 To hold hearings on proposed budget es­ Constitution Subcommittee Appropriations To hold hearings on S.J. Res. 3, S.J. Res. timates for fiscal year 1989 for mili­ HUD-Independent Agencies Subcommit­ tary construction, focusing on base 11, S.J. Res. 112, and S.J. Res. 161, tee measures proposing amendments to rights and burdensharing. To continue hearings on proposed SD-192 budget estimates for fiscal year 1989 the Constitution of the United States Labor and Human Resources for the National Science Foundation. relating to a Federal balanced budget. Handicapped Subcommittee SD-116 SD-226 To hold hearings on the Commission on 10:00 a.m. the Education of the Deaf's Report to Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Appropriations Congress. To hold oversight hearings on the im­ Interior and Related Agencies Subcommit­ SD-430 plementation of the Community Rein­ tee 2:00p.m. vestment Act. SD-538 To hold hearings on proposed budget es­ Armed Services timates for fiscal year 1989 for the To hold hearings on the nomination of Foreign Relations To continue open and closed hearings on Minerals Management Service. William L. Ball III, of South Carolina, SD-116 to be Secretary of the Navy. the Treaty Between the United States SR-222 and the USSR on the Elimination of Appropriations 6:00p.m. Intermediate-Range and Shorter­ Commerce, Justice, State, the Judiciary, Conferees Range Missiles

19-{)59 0-89-36 (Pt. 3) 4174 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS March 16, 1988 MAY 12 programs of the Departments of MAY26 9:30a.m. Labor, Health and Human Services, 9:30a.m. Appropriations and Education, and related agencies. Appropriations Labor, Health and Human Services, Edu­ SD-192 Labor, Health and Human Services, Edu­ cation, and Related Agencies Subcom­ cation, and Related Agencies Subcom­ mittee MAY 19 mittee To hold hearings on proposed budget es­ To hold hearings on proposed budget es­ timates for fiscal year 1989 for Stu­ 9:30a.m. timates for fiscal year 1989 for certain dent Financial Assistance, Guaranteed Appropriations programs of the Departments of Student Loans, Higher Education, Labor, Health and Human Services, Edu­ Labor, Health and Human Services, Higher Education Facilities Loans and cation, and Related Agencies Subcom­ and Education, and related agencies. Insurance, College Housing Loans, mittee SD-138 Howard University, Special Institu­ tions (includes American Printing To hold hearings on proposed budget es­ JUNE7 House for the Blind, National Techni­ timates for fiscal year 1989 for certain 9:30a.m. cal Institute for the Deaf, and Gallau­ programs of the Departments of Appropriations det>. Education Research and Statis­ Labor, Health and Human Services, Labor, Health and Human Services, Edu­ tics, and Libraries. and Education, and related agencies. cation, and Related Agencies Subcom­ SD-192 SD-192 mittee 10:00 a.m. To hold hearings on proposed budget es­ Appropriations timates for fiscal year 1989 for certain Commerce, Justice, State, the Judiciary, MAY24 programs of the Departments of and Related Agencies Subcommittee Labor, Health and Human Services, To hold hearings on proposed budget es­ 9:30a.m. and Education, and related agencies. timates for fiscal year 1989 for trade Appropriations SD-192 activities of the Department of Com­ Labor, Health and Human Services, Edu­ merce and the U.S. Trade Representa­ JUNES tive. cation, and Related Agencies Subcom­ mittee 9:30a.m. S-146, Capitol Appropriations To hold hearings on proposed budget es­ Labor, Health and Human Services, Edu­ MAY 17 timates for fiscal year 1989 for certain cation, and Related Agencies Subcom­ 9:30a.m. programs of the Departments of mittee Appropriations Labor, Health and Human Services, To hold hearings on proposed budget es­ Labor, Health and Human Services, Edu­ and Education, and related agencies. timates for fiscal year 1989 for certain cation, and Related Agencies Subcom­ SD-192 programs of the Departments of mittee Labor, Health and Human Services, To hold hearings on proposed budget es­ and Education, and related agencies. timates for fiscal year 1989 for certain MAY25 SD-192 programs of the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, 9:30a.m. JUNE9 and Education, and related agencies. Appropriations 9:30a.m. SD-192 Labor, Health and Human Services, Edu­ Appropriations cation, and Related Agencies Subcom­ Labor, Health and Human Services, Edu­ MAY18 mittee cation, and Related Agencies Subcom­ 9:30a.m. To hold hearings on proposed budget es­ mittee Appropriations timates for fiscal year 1989 for certain To hold hearings on proposed budget es­ Labor, Health and Human Services, Edu­ timates for fiscal year 1989 for certain cation, and Related Agencies Subcom­ programs of the Departments of programs of the Departments of mittee Labor, Health and Human Services, Labor, Health and Human Services, To hold hearings on proposed budget es­ and Education, and related agencies. and Education, and related agencies. timates for fiscal year 1989 for certain SD-192 SD-192