July 24, 2002 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1321 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS

PERSONAL EXPLANATION LEXINGTON CATHOLIC: DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR BASKETBALL EXCELLENCE AND RELATED AGENCIES APPRO- PRIATIONS ACT, 2003 HON. BOB RILEY SPEECH OF OF ALABAMA HON. ERNIE FLETCHER IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF KENTUCKY HON. NANCY PELOSI OF CALIFORNIA IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Tuesday, July 23, 2002 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Tuesday, July 23, 2002 Mr. RILEY. Mr. Speaker, I was unavoidably Wednesday, July 17, 2002 detained for rollcall No. 296, H.R. 3482, the Mr. FLETCHER. Mr. Speaker, it is an honor The House in Committee of the Whole Cyber Security Enhancement Act of 2002 . for me to stand here today to recognize bas- House on the State of the Union had under Had I been present I would have voted, ‘‘yea.’’ ketball excellence at Lexington Catholic High consideration the bill (H.R. 5093) making ap- I was also unavoidably detained for rollcall propriations for the Department of the Inte- School. Lexington Catholic High School rep- rior and related agencies for the fiscal year No. 297, H.R. 4755, the Clarence Miller Post resents a long tradition of Catholic education ending September 30 2003, and for other pur- Office Designation Act. Had I been present I in the Bluegrass Region, a region where bas- poses; would have voted, ‘‘yea.’’ ketball is loved and cherished. The Lexington Ms. PELOSI. Mr. Chairman, I rise in support I was also unavoidably detained for rollcall Catholic basketball tradition has evolved with of the Capps-Rahall-Miller amendment, which No. 298, H.R. 3479, the National Aviation Ca- the academic excellence of the high school, would prohibit oil drilling off the coast of pacity Expansion Act. Had I been present I representing not only its students, but often- Califomia in the coming year. would have voted, ‘‘yea.’’ times, Lexington, and the state of Kentucky. I commend my colleagues for offering this I was also unavoidably detained for rollcall important amendment, particularly Congress- The school was formed in 1951 through the No. 299, H.R. 5118, the Corporate Fraud Ac- woman CAPPS, whose vigilance and leader- countability Act of 2001. Had I been present I merger of two secondary schools, St. Cath- ship on this issue never flags. would have voted, ‘‘yea.’’ erine’s Academy, founded in 1823, and Lex- It is for good reasons that Califomians from ington Latin School, founded in 1924, and all walks of life oppose drilling for oil off our I was also unavoidably detained for rollcall began their basketball program the same year. coast. No. 300, H. Res. 482, Honoring Ted Williams. All it would take is one spill—like the blow- Had I been present I would have voted, ‘‘yea.’’ After many impressive years as a program in the most competitive area in the country, the out that dumped 4 million gallons of crude oil I was also unavoidably detained for rollcall Lexington Catholic High School Knights in the Santa Barbara Channel in 1969—to No. 301, H. Res. 452, Congratulating the De- earned a national reputation as a powerhouse. devastate the marine environment, eliminate troit Red Wings. Had I been present I would tourism along a long stretch of our beautiful Lexington Catholic is Kentucky’s winningest have voted, ‘‘yea.’’ coast, and destroy commercial and rec- basketball program over the past decade and I was also unavoidably detained for rollcall reational fishing for years to come. has won premier tournaments in and out of No. 302, H. Res. 483, providing for consider- And for what? ation of the bill (H.R. 5093) making appropria- the state. The program has been ranked as There is little oil available and what is there tions for the Department of the Interior and re- high as No. 3 nationally in USA Today, defeat- is of low-quality oil. lated agencies for the fiscal year ending Sep- ing powerhouses Oak Hill Academy in Vir- It is primarily used to make asphalt. tember 30, 2003, and for other purposes. Had ginia, and Chicago’s Whitney Young. So let me see if I’ve got this right: In ex- I been present I would have voted, ‘‘yea.’’ However, this year’s team accomplished change for hundreds of miles of lovely beach- es, thousands of marine mammals, millions of I was also unavoidably detained for rollcall what no other Lexington Catholic team in his- tiny sea creatures, and billions of dollars in No. 303, H.R. 4866, the Fed Up Initiative tory had achieved: the Kentucky state title. tourism and fishing revenues, we would get— Technical Amendments. Had I been present I Through hard work of the players and the de- asphalt?! would have voted, ‘‘yea.’’ termination of long time coach Danny Haney Mr. Chairman, this is a bipartisan issue. I was also unavoidably detained for rollcall and Principal Sally Stevens, the 2001–2002 It was President Bush’s father, President No. 304, H. Con. Res. 395, celebrating the Lexington Catholic High School basketball George H.W. Bush who in 1990 placed a 10- 50th anniversary of the constitution of the team delivered what students and alumni have year moratorium on new oil leases off the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico. Had I been been coveting for years. California coast. present I would have voted, ‘‘yea.’’ President Clinton renewed that moratorium I would like to recognize the achievements I was also unavoidably detained for rollcall in 1998. of this year’s state champion, the Lexington No. 305, the Toomey of Pennsylvania Amend- We in California were happy in May for our Catholic Knights, and their perennial suc- ment to H.R. 5093, Department of Interior Ap- friends in Florida when President Bush an- propriations for Fiscal Year 2003. Had I been cesses. The state championship team mem- nounced a buyout of federal oil leases off the present I would have voted, ‘‘no.’’ bers include: Chas Allen, Mark Balthropk, coast of Florida. Scott Becker, Corey Canter, JD Christman, I was also unavoidably detained for rollcall Now we call on the President to do the No. 306, On Motion to Limit Debate on H.R. Adam Cooke, William Graham, Demetrius same for the 36 oil and gas leases threatening 5093, Department of Interior Appropriations for Green, Chase Hillenmeyer, Wes Lawrence, California—even though his brother is not the Fiscal Year 2003. Had I been present I would Mike McGrath, Martiese Morones, Drew Mor- Governor of our state. have voted, ‘‘no.’’ ton, Christian Postel, Ryan Morton, Harrison I also urge the Bush Administration to drop its opposition to California’s activities under I was also unavoidably detained for rollcall Morton, David Noble, Ryan Postel, John Rompf, Trey Server, Brian Smith, Joseph the Coastal Zone Management Act. No. 307, the Flake of Arizona Amendment to The Act gives the state the authority to re- Tunde. The coaching staff consists of: Danny H.R. 5093, Department of Interior Appropria- view the potential environmental effects of off- tions for Fiscal Year 2003. Had I been present Haney, Tommy Huston, Mike Mendenhall II, shore drilling. I would have voted, ‘‘no.’’ Mark E. Davidson, John Albaugh, Dave My colleagues, your vote for the Capps-Ra- I was also unavoidably detained for rollcall Tramontin, Brandon Salsman, Dan Tilghman, hall-Miller amendment is your endorsement of No. 308, on Motion That the Committee Rise. and Mike Mendenhall III. termination of the California offshore leases. Had I been present I would have voted, ‘‘no.’’ Please vote yes.

∑ 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. E1322 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks July 24, 2002 PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION for improved management of the purchasing includes the corporation’’s operations, activi- OF H.R. 5121, LEGISLATIVE of medical and surgical supply equipment ties, and accomplishments during the pre- BRANCH APPROPRIATIONS ACT, through the Federal Supply Schedule as pre- ceding year to the Secretary of the VA. The 2003 scribed by the VA Procurement Task Force. report should include the amount of funds re- The bill ensures that current and future VA– ceived along with the source of funding; and SPEECH OF DOD sharing initiatives would not be impacted an itemized accounting of all disbursements. HON. DAVE CAMP by passage of this measure. The legislation Those corporations with funding in excess of also increases health care benefits to certain OF MICHIGAN $300,000 must obtain an audit of the corpora- World War If Filipino veterans; authorizes den- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES tion for that year, corporations with funding to- tal care and services for all former POWs; and taling less than $300,000 must obtain an audit Thursday, July 18, 2002 provides the authority to allow DOD to pur- every three years. These audits must be con- Mr. CAMP. Mr. Speaker, today I rise to ex- chase medical supplies through VA’s revolving ducted by an independent auditor and shall be press my support for the fiscal year 2003 Leg- supply fund; provides for the renaming of the performed in accordance with generally ac- islative Branch Appropriations bill. This is a re- VA community outpatient clinic in New Lon- cepted Government auditing standards. sponsible bill that will provide necessary re- don, Connecticut by designating it as the John The VA’s Inspector General will be required sources for the Legislative Branch to carry out J. McGuirk outpatient clinic. to randomly review audits to determine wheth- its duties in fiscal year 2003. There is one provision, in particular, that I er or not they were carried out in accordance For the past several years, I have proposed would like to talk about. Section 7 of the bill with the auditing standards outlined in the leg- an amendment to the Legislative Appropria- provides for greater accountability for VA Re- islation. My bill would also extend the life of tions bill that requires all unspent office funds search and Education Corporations. This pro- the corporations by providing authority to es- from Members’ Representational Allowances vision is legislation I introduced, H.R. 5084, tablish such corporations until December 31, be returned to the U.S. Treasury and used for the ‘‘Department of Veterans Affairs Research 2006. debt reduction. This amendment has received Corporations Accountability Act of 2002,’’ The VA has made tremendous contributions bipartisan support every year and I am which was incorporated into H.R. 3645. I intro- in the field of medical research. I think we all pleased the committee has included the pro- duced H.R. 5084 because we need to insure recognize the many accomplishments made posal in the base bill. that the strictest set of accounting measures by the VA in discovering new drug therapies I have been proud to work with my col- are in place to make sure we know how fund- and developing medical devices that have leagues in the House of Representatives to re- ing to these corporations is being adminis- benefited not only veterans but all Americans. duce the national debt and incorporate fiscal tered. It’s important to point out that these cor- For instance, the VA invented the implantable responsibility into federal spending. We have porations were established by Congress in cardiac pacemaker, developed the nicotine reviewed programs and guidelines to make 1988 to provide a flexible funding mechanism patch, performed the first successful liver them more effective. Today, we again have for approved research being performed at transplant, and the development of the first the opportunity to reaffirm our promise of fiscal medical centers. Prior to giving VA this author- oral vaccine for smallpox. responsibility and deficit reduction to the ity, any funding received from private sources,, It is not my intention to prevent VA research American people by passing this legislation. such as pharmaceutical companies, was from continuing to make great strides as it has Although we are in a mild recession and a placed in a General Post fund. However, it be- in the past, but we must ensure that all re- time of economic hardship we must maintain came virtually impossible to track the funding search funds are directed with focus and ac- our commitment to pay off the national debt by stream. There was no way to identify the countability. pushing for more frugal spending. Without the source of the funding, nor how the money was I urge my colleagues to vote in favor of H.R. unspent office funds provision, left over funds being spent. The impetus behind establishing 3645, which was favorably reported by the full can be spent on other budget purposes. We the research corporations was to create an ac- VA committee and has widespread support must maintain our commitment to end wasteful counting mechanism whereby the VA would among our nation’s veterans. spending and incorporate fiscal responsibility submit to Congress an annual report on the f into this Legislative Branch Appropriations bill. number and location of corporations estab- National security and winning the global lished and the amount of contributions made PERSONAL EXPLANATION campaign on terrorism are our top priorities, to each such corporation. but if the government pursues pro-growth poli- Earlier this year, the Subcommittees on HON. BOB RILEY cies and maintains spending discipline, we Oversight and Investigations and Health held OF ALABAMA can quickly return the budget to surplus. Now a hearing on VA Research Corporations. We IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES heard from the VA’s Assistant Inspector Gen- more than ever, every penny must be looked Tuesday, July 23, 2002 after and accounted for and it is important to eral for Auditing that during the years 1994 reduce spending and cut government waste. through 1997, that his office published three Mr. RILEY. Mr. Speaker, I was unavoidably I would like to thank the Chairman LEWIS for reports which identified the need for stricter detained for Rollcall No. 324, H. Con. Res. his support and for including my unspent office accountability and oversight with regard to the 439, Honoring Lindy Boggs and the Honoring funds provision in H.R. 5121 and I urge all administration of funds by the Veterans Health Corinne ‘‘Lindy’’ Claiborne Boggs. Had I been members to support and pass this legislation. Administration research corporations. For in- present I would have voted yea. f stance, in 1994, the IG audit of a million dol- I was also unavoidably detained for Roll Call lars of the $3.6 million in expenditures spent No. 325, H. Res. 492, Expressing Gratitude VETERANS HEALTH CARE AND at three research corporations and identified for the World Trade Center Cleanup and Re- PROCUREMENT IMPROVEMENT approximately $625,000 that was spent on sal- covery Efforts at the Fresh Kills Landfill on ACT OF 2002 aries of medical residents, staff travel not Staten Island, New York. Had I been present clearly related to research or administration. I would have voted, ‘‘yea.’’ SPEECH OF Funds were also spent for non-research re- f HON. STEVE BUYER lated conferences, honorary gifts, awards, en- tertainment, other than non-research expendi- EXPRESSING SENSE OF CONGRESS OF INDIANA THAT CHINA SHOULD CEASE IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES tures. This is just one example of how money can be misspent when in this case the cor- PERSECUTION OF FALUN GONG Monday, July 22, 2002 poration is not held accountable. PRACTITIONERS Mr. BUYER. Mr. Speaker, First, I want to Under current law, the VA nonprofit re- thank our Full Committee Chairman Chris search corporations are required to provide SPEECH OF Smith and the Health Subcommittee Chairman Congress with an annual report summarizing HON. SHEILA JACKSON LEE JERRY MORAN for all their hard work on the their activities and accomplishments. These OF TEXAS bills before us today. reports have turned out to be nothing more IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES I rise in strong support of H.R. 3645, the than bare bones financial statements. ‘‘Veterans Health Care and Procurement Im- The VA Research Corporation Account- Monday, July 22, 2002 provement Act of 2002,’’ introduced by Rep- ability Act amends section 7366 of Title 38 of Ms. JACKSON-LEE of Texas. Mr. Speaker, resentative LANE EVANS. H.R. 3645, as the United States Code to require each VA I rise to strongly support H. Con. Res. 188, amended, would, among other things, provide corporation to submit a detailed statement that Sense of Congress that the Government of CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1323 the People’s Republic of China Should Cease Private Hatler’s platoon had been forced to today. As a Member of the Subcommittee on Its Persecution of Falun Gong Practitioners. I withdraw in the face of heavy enemy fire. Al- Health, I urge all of my colleagues to vote yes. urge the immediate release of the organiza- though Private Hatler had suffered wounds f tion’s leaders and members arbitrarily de- from the enemy fire, he refused to leave the tained in a nationwide sweep aimed at sup- side of a Marine whose legs had been blown FLIGHT 93 NATIONAL MEMORIAL pressing the group. When the Chinese gov- off below the knee. Private Hatler held off the ACT ernment judged the organization of Falun enemy for three grueling hours, attempting to SPEECH OF Gong as illegal, and banned all its activities, drag his fallen comrade to the safety of Amer- stories about Falun Gong have made head- ican lines. It was only after the man suc- HON. JANICE D. SCHAKOWSKY lines of major news media around the world. cumbed to his wounds, and Private Hatler had OF ILLINOIS The Chinese authorities have launched a expended his ammunition, that he abandoned IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES crackdown on the practice of Falun Gong on his position. Monday, July 22, 2002 the Chinese mainland. In a citation directed by the Secretary of the The suppression of Falun Gong in China Navy on behalf of the President of the United Ms. SCHAKOWSKY. Mr. Speaker, on the has been brutal. It has been systematic. The States, Private Elton L. Hatler was awarded morning of September 11th, 2001 passengers police used force against the group, reportedly the prestigious Distinguished Navy Cross, stat- of United Airlines Flight 93 were getting ready kicking and jumping on the peaceful protesters ing that ‘‘His personal valor and devotion to for the long flight to California. Their thoughts before removing them. The leaders of the duty were in keeping with the highest tradi- may have been consumed with family, friends, People’s Republic of China have arrested, tions of the United States Naval Service.’’ or work. What was about to occur on that trag- jailed, beaten and tortured thousands of The Kentucky Department of Veterans Af- ic journey was probably the furthest thing from peaceful followers of Falun Gong, a religious fairs will again honor Mr. Hatler, a resident of their minds. As the mayhem of that morning synthesis of traditional Chinese physical exer- Winchester, Kentucky, at a special ceremony unfolded in New York City and in our nation’s cises and Buddhist and Taoist teachings. Ad- on July 26, 2002. capital, the passengers of Flight 93 were herents to this meditation movement have f about to directly experience the horror for done nothing more than express their humble themselves. Four terrorist hijackers had belief that people should be kind to one an- NURSE REINVESTMENT ACT moved all of the passengers to the rear of the plane and attempted to seize control of the other and work on themselves to change their SPEECH OF own lives. They are nonviolent and have not cockpit and direct the plane to its destination adopted any so-called foreign beliefs. They do HON. ELIOT L. ENGEL of destruction. not promote nor do they use drugs. They are OF NEW YORK One can only imagine the fear that rushed not a cult. They only want to meditate, take IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES through the veins of each passenger on that doomed flight. Like many people, I have won- their lives into their own hands and attempt to Monday, July 22, 2002 live productive and peaceful lives. dered, ‘‘What would be going through my H. Con. Res. 188 expresses the sense of Mr. ENGEL. Mr. Speaker, I am pleased we mind? What would I have done?’’ The pas- Congress that the Government of the People’s are here today to pass this legislation that will sengers and crew of Flight 93 provided us Republic of China should cease its persecu- immediately begin to alleviate the nursing with their answers. Knowing of the chaos that tion of Falun Gong practitioners. Falun Gong shortage across the nation. I introduced legis- was taking place on the ground below, these is a peaceful and nonviolent form of personal lation last year to address the nursing short- brave individuals decided to push fear aside belief and practice with millions of adherents. age because of the tremendous impact the and control their destinies and our futures for There are millions of practitioners in the lack of nurses has had in New York and the last time. United States. This is wrong and must be across the country. I am pleased that many of Although the outcome was fatal for the pas- stopped. H. Con. Res. 188 requires that the the provisions in my legislation are included in sengers and crew of Flight 93, one could only United States Government use every appro- the bill before us today. guess at the countless number of lives they priate public and private forum to urge the Mr. Speaker, the nursing shortage is quite may have saved had those passengers not re- Government of the People’s Republic of China possibly the most important issue in health acted with bravery, courage, and pride. Sep- to (1) release from detention all Falun Gong care. Nurses are on the front lines of the deliv- tember 11th was a day that showed us how practitioners and put an end to the practices of ery of health care. They provide direct day to vulnerable we as Americans can be, but the torture and other cruel, inhumane, and de- day care to patients and are invaluable to our passengers and crew of Flight 93 reminded us grading treatment against them and other pris- health care system. As the number of nursing of how the greatness of this country can still oners of conscience; and (2) abide by the vacancies continues to rise, the number of shine through us, even in our darkest hour. International Covenant on Civil and Political nurses entering the field continues to decline. I urge my colleagues to support H.R. 3917, Rights and the Universal Declaration of Statistics have shown that the average age of which establishes a memorial at the crash site Human Rights by allowing Falun Gong practi- the nursing workforce is about 44 and that of United Airlines Flight 93 to honor the pas- tioners to pursue their personal beliefs. many are leaving the field for more lucrative sengers and crew of Flight 93, to always re- China should stop persecuting the practi- professions. Enrollment in nursing schools is mind us of what it truly means to be an Amer- tioners of Falun Gong and stop exporting its down as well, which leads many to believe ican. tactics of terrors. that this is a problem that will only get worse. f Therefore, I strongly support H. Con. Res. Compounding the problem, the baby boomer CONFERRING HONORARY CITIZEN- 188. generation will soon hit retirement age and will SHIP ON THE MARQUIS DE LA- f require more acute care. For these reasons, the legislation before us FAYETTE IN RECOGNITION OF A GREAT today is critically important. Included in the AMERICAN SOLDIER: MR. ELTON Nurse Reinvestment Act are provisions to cre- SPEECH OF L. HATLER ate scholarships for nurses wishing to enter HON. TIM ROEMER the field and loan repayment programs to en- OF INDIANA HON. ERNIE FLETCHER courage nurses to continue practicing. In an IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES effort to address the number of nurses leaving OF KENTUCKY Monday, July 22, 2002 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the nursing profession, the legislation includes grants for nurses to continue their education Mr. ROEMER. Mr. Speaker, I rise in strong Tuesday, July 23, 2002 while practicing nursing. support of S. J. Res. 13, a joint resolution con- Mr. FLETCHER. Mr. Speaker, it is an honor Mr. Speaker, nurses deserve these pro- ferring honorary membership of the United for me to stand here today to recognize a grams and I congratulate everyone involved in States on Paul Yves Roch Gilbert du Motier, great soldier and a great American, Mr. Elton this process for their hard work and commit- also known as the Marquis de Lafayette. L. Hatler. On May 2, 1945, Mr. Hatler was ment to this issue. This is truly legislation that At a time in our history when we face chal- serving as a Browning Automatic Rifleman of will help us all. Everyone at one time or an- lenges from enemies who oppose the very Company G, Second Battalion, Fifth Marines, other is in need of care and the first person ideals that make our nation great, we are re- First Marine Division, action against enemy you see when you get that care is a nurse. So minded of those brave individuals throughout Japanese forces on Okinawa, Ryukyu Islands. we can all be proud to pass this legislation our nation’s history who have made sacrifices E1324 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks July 24, 2002 to advance American principles of freedom AMENDMENT TO FREEZE Early detection can go a long way toward and representative government. Marie Joseph MEMBER’S PAY sparing other families from the pain of having Paul Yves Roch Gilbert du Motier, the Marquis a loved one suffer from cancer. de Lafayette, was a man who in his affection HON. BOB RILEY f for the ideal of liberty, made great personal OF ALABAMA sacrifices. IN RECOGNITION OF A GREAT IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AMERICAN SOLDIER: MR. RICH- A citizen of France, the Marquis de Lafay- Tuesday, July 23, 2002 ARD S. STARKS ette first demonstrated his passion for freedom when, at the young age of 19, he decided to Mr. RILEY. Mr. Speaker, ask the average make a four-month voyage to America to fight American working in the private sector about HON. ERNIE FLETCHER alongside Americans during the Revolutionary his automatic yearly pay raise and he will look OF KENTUCKY War. Marquis de Lafayette was assigned to at you like you’re crazy. Most Americans don’t IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES get an annual Cost of Living Adjustment the staff of George Washington with the rank Tuesday, July 23, 2002 of Major General in 1777 and served with dis- (COLA), so why should members of Con- tinction. During the war, he demonstrated gress? Mr. FLETCHER. Mr. Speaker, it is an honor great leadership and unrelenting bravery to It is time that we restore the American peo- for me to stand here today to recognize a American troops, as he led Americans to sev- ple’s confidence in their elected leaders. It is great soldier and a great American, Mr. Rich- eral victories and sustained an injury during time we eliminate the automatic pay increases ard S. Starks. Mr. Starks served as a second the Battle of Brandywine. for members of Congress and live by the lieutenant, 414th Bombardment Squadron, General Lafayette not only risked his life for same standards as the people we represent. 97th Bombardment Group, Air Corps, United the pursuit of American freedom, but he freely Mr. Speaker, this amendment will freeze States Army. He is being honored today for used his position of influence in France to gar- Member’s pay at its current level and eliminate his extraordinary heroism in action over occu- ner additional support for the American war ef- the annual COLA given to them under the pied territory in Continental Europe, August fort. In 1779, he persuaded the French gov- Government Ethics Reform Act. Nothing in this 21, 1942. As chronicled in the official service record ernment to fully support America in the war law will prohibit Congress from raising its pay. dated August 23, 1942, Lieutenant Richard S. against Britain, which led to the commitment However, if members of Congress think they Starks was a B–I 7E bomber pilot on a bom- of French troops and much needed supplies to deserve a pay raise, then they must vote for bardment mission when his aircraft was at- the American army. He also contributed it in full view of the American people. tacked by 20–30 enemy fighters at an attitude $200,000 of his personal fortune in support of I urge my colleagues to support this amend- of approximately 21,000 feet. The cockpit of the colonies during the Revolution. After the ment and do what is moral and honorable—If his aircraft became severely damaged by war, Lafayette continued to assist American you want a raise, let’s have an up or down heavy enemy fire and the co-pilot was fatally diplomatic relations with France in establishing vote, before your boss—your constituents, the wounded. Lieutenant Starks was seriously close relationships with American ambas- American people. wounded in the arm, neck and face and his sadors to France, Benjamin Franklin and f oxygen mask became dislodged. Despite Thomas Jefferson. SENSE OF CONGRESS REGARDING these handicaps, and overwhehning odds, The most striking of General Lafayette’s OVARIAN CANCER Lieutenant Starks directed the operation of his qualities was undoubtedly his steadfast and aircraft and, when physically able to do so, SPEECH OF fearless devotion to the principle of liberty. gave material assistance in its operation, to Even after the Revolutionary War, Lafayette HON. DAN BURTON the end that he safety landed his aircraft at a continued to support and promote the institu- friendly airdrome. tion of representative government. Upon his OF INDIANA IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES On August 23, 1942, in a citation directed return to France, Lafayette was one of the first by General Dwight D. Eisenhower, Lieutenant Monday, July 22, 2002 to advocate a National Assembly, and worked Richard S. Starks was awarded the pres- toward the establishment of a constitutional Mr. BURTON of Indiana. Mr. Speaker, I rise tigious Distinguished Service Cross, stating monarchy during the years leading up to the in strong support of H. Con. Res. 385, a reso- that his ‘‘cool courage and heroic action French Revolution. In 1830, he became the lution which states that the Department of upheld the highest tradition of the military leader of a Revolution that dethroned the Health and Human Services should conduct or forces of the United States and contributed Bourbons and made possible a constitutional support research on certain tests to screen for materially to the success of a mission of vital monarch in France. These actions came at a ovarian cancer, and that health care programs importance.’’ great personal expense to Lafayette as he lost and health insurance plans should cover these The Kentucky Department of Veterans Af- support among the French nobility, was forced tests. fairs will again honor Mr. Starks, a native of to flee the country, and had his personal Specifically, H. Con. Res. 385 would en- Midway, Kentucky, at a special ceremony on wealth confiscated. Just before his death in courage the development and wide-spread July 25, 2002, at the Aviation Museum of Ken- 1834, Lafayette was a vocal proponent of the use of a blood test that would detect ovarian tucky. move to a pure republic in France. cancer in its early stages, thus significantly re- f The portrait of the Marquis de Lafayette now ducing fatalities that result from the most lethal displayed opposite President Washington in form of ovarian cancer. Currently, more than GARDEN CITY HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS the United States House chamber is a tribute 75 percent of women with ovarian cancer are LACROSSE TEAM to his loyalty to America and his vital role in not diagnosed until they are in the fourth stage winning our freedom. Lafayette’s friendship of the disease. The new protein-screening HON. PETER T. KING and affiliations with the most prominent figures blood test would detect almost all ovarian can- OF NEW YORK in our nation’s history, including George cers in the first stage of the disease when 5- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Washington, John Adams, Thomas Jefferson, year survival rates approach 95 percent. This James Madison, James Monroe, and John is an extremely important step in helping to Tuesday, July 23, 2002 Quincy Adams, and the respect he garnered eliminate the threat of ovarian cancer. Early Mr. KING. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to con- from them is a testament to his commitment to detection is critical for survival success and gratulate the Garden City High School Girls our nation’s founding and its principles. should be everyone’s goal. Lacrosse Team for winning a fourth consecu- Mr. Speaker, in light of the events of Sep- There are many new cancer screening de- tive New York State Championship. The ath- tember 11th, stories of personal sacrifice, vices becoming available, and we must use letes, parents, and citizens of Garden City bravery, and commitment take on a new these new technologies to help protect more should all be very proud of this enormous ac- meaning and greater importance for all Ameri- Americans from the scourge of cancer. I know complish. cans. The story of General Lafayette is one, in first-hand the pain that cancer can put a family On June 8, 2002, the Garden City defeated particular, that inspires us to continue, in the through. On May 10, 2002 my wife passed East Rochester 8–6 at SUNY, Cortland to win face of adversity, to fearlessly protect our na- away after a very long and difficult battle with their fourth consecutive Class B Small Schools tion’s principles and to advance them globally. colon cancer. I hope that all health insurance State Championship. On behalf of the 3rd Dis- In Lafayette’s words: ‘‘Humanity has won its plans utilize to the fullest extent existing and trict of New York, I would like to recognize and battle. Liberty now has a country.’’ promising detection methods for all cancers. honor the following students whose feat this CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1325 past year will certainly be ranked among the resented important steps toward helping mil- 35,000 to 40,000 Hmong soldiers lost their best in New York State high school athletics: lions of people around the world who are per- lives in combat, 50,000 to 58,000 were GIRLS LACROSSE TEAM secuted simply because they are people of wounded, and 2,500 were missing in action. Brittany Barry Allie Lloyd faith. But the Reports themselves clearly dem- Even when the war had ended, North Viet- Kerin Boghosian Kerry McCaffrey onstrate that we need to do more. namese Communist forces continued to com- Katie Cox Ali McDonough Some find it odd that a man who has be- mit deadly acts of violence on the innocent Meghan Crisafulli Tara McKennett come such a great champion for persecuted people of Laos. Erin Daly Anna Mitchell Christians is himself Jewish. But this is not The Lao Veterans of America represent a Bradie Dwyer Jenna Piscopo really so unusual when you look beneath the group of selfless men and women, who risked Jackie Fiore Jessie Riccio surface. When Rosenthal learned that Chris- their lives in the fight for world freedom and Lauren Gallagher Meghan Rose tians suffered for their faith, while most in the democracy. Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues Ali Holland Caitlin Sotell world have turned a blind eye, he felt com- Brittany Jesser Kristin Strief to join me in recognizing the Lao Veterans of Kaitlain Kamrowski Meg Sullivan pelled to act. The Jewish community has a America, Michigan Chapter, for their out- Meg Lindsay Erin Walters special sensitivity to religious persecution, be- standing efforts and contributions to this world. cause when it happens, it almost always hits I would also like to extend special recogni- f tion to Garden City High School Head Girls their community first. ‘‘Never again’’ has a special meaning to a community that was al- HONORING ALBERT NI ON HIS Lacrosse Coach Diane Chapman, Assistant FIRST PLACE FINISH AT THE Coach Janet Walsh, Principal John Okulski, most exterminated while the rest of the world and Athletic Director Nancy Kalafus. looked on and watched. MATHCOUNTS CHAMPIONSHIPS Once again, congratulations to all the stu- Rosenthal’s passionate and steadfast desire dents, coaches, and parents on this wonder- to speak out for basic human dignity was for- HON. JUDY BIGGERT ful achievement. mulated in a profound way because of a brutal OF ILLINOIS f murder that occurred in 1964 in Queens early IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES in his career with the New York Times. In that Tuesday, July 23, 2002 TRIBUTE TO ABE ROSENTHAL year, a woman named Catherine Genovese was brutally murdered in her own neighbor- Mrs. BIGGERT. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to HON. CHRISTOPHER H. SMITH hood. Although approximately 38 of her neigh- recognize Albert Ni for placing first at the OF NEW JERSEY bors heard her cries for help, not one person MATHCOUNTS Championships. As an eighth- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES responded as she was stabbed over 30 times. grader from Kennedy Junior High School in Lisle, Illinois, Albert defeated 227 other com- Tuesday, July 23, 2002 The incident caused Rosenthal to question our responsibility to speak out against injus- petitors to finish first in the nation as an indi- Mr. SMITH of New Jersey. Mr. Speaker, I tice, not just for a neighbor suffering in our vidual champion. rise to pay tribute to Abe Rosenthal, the New midst, but for all those who suffer injustice and This year was Albert’s second time partici- York Times journalist who received the Presi- persecution throughout the world. ‘‘I am not pating in the MATHCOUNTS competition, im- dential Medal of Freedom earlier this month going to be one of the 38,’’ he said—one of proving on his 37th place finish in the nation for his consistently insightful comments on those who failed to speak out or act. last year. At the competition this year, Albert human rights, and his outspoken defense of I am proud to say that Mr. Rosenthal has aimed to place in the top three in the indi- persecuted Christians and Jews throughout remained true to his promise. He has consist- vidual competition, but far surpassed his goal the world. ently spoken out on behalf of those suffering by placing first. As the MATHCOUNTS Indi- Many observers of foreign affairs have dif- for their faith. He has acted boldly not only vidual National Champion, Albert received an ficulty believing that Christians in the modern through moving readers and inspiring per- $8,000 college scholarship, a computer, and a era have been, and continue to be, per- secuted Christians all over the globe, but also trip to space camp. secuted on a wide-scale basis throughout the by challenging leaders of government who Additionally, Albert competed as a member world. Rosenthal’s articulate and passionate would rather not be bothered by the sufferings of the hard-working and talented Illinois team, writings helped bring much-needed awareness of the oppressed, and business leaders bent which included Christopher Chang, Greg to their plight. In 1997 alone, he wrote over 20 on a drive for profits above all else. He has Gauthier, and Jeffrey Kuan. In the stories about persecuted Christians, detailing moved many to show a concern for basic MATHCOUNTS Team Championships, the Illi- the plight of Christians in a wide variety of re- human rights and re-evaluate their priorities. nois team finished second in the country after gions, including China, the Sudan, and Paki- Mr. Rosenthal, you have acted, speaking a team from California—an impressive accom- stan. out on behalf of so many, and you have called plishment. The awareness he raised about people of so many others, including us here in this Con- The success of Albert and his teammates many different faiths who suffer religious per- gress to do the same. For this, you deserve demonstrates the excellence in education that secution helped win passage of the historic our thanks and praise. the communities and schools in Illinois—and ‘‘International Religious Freedom Act of 1998’’ f in the 13th Congressional District in par- which established the United States Commis- ticular—have always worked hard to achieve. sion on International Religious freedom, and PAYING TRIBUTE TO THE LAO Our students and teachers know that a solid laid out a framework for denying foreign as- VETERANS OF AMERICA, MICHI- math and science education is key to future sistance to egregious violators of religious GAN CHAPTER success, and competitions like freedom. MATHCOUNTS simply underscore that stu- I was very proud to have had a direct hand HON. MIKE ROGERS dents in Illinois and the 13th Congressional in writing portions of that legislation. I person- OF MICHIGAN District are leading the way to excellence in ally chaired several hearings on religious per- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES mathematics. secution around the world, and my committee This fall Albert will attend the Illinois Mathe- Tuesday, July 23, 2002 covered the persecution of every faith. We matics and Science Academy and he is look- took testimony from Muslim Uighurs, who are Mr. ROGERS of Michigan. Mr. Speaker, I ing forward to continuing his involvement in persecuted by Communist China; the world- rise today in recognition of the Lao Veterans math competitions at the high school level. We wide problem of Anti-Semitism; as well as per- of America, Michigan Chapter. These veterans wish him much continued success. secution against Christians. who served in the United States ‘‘Secret f The creation of the Commission and the of- Army’’ are Hmong and Lao combat soldiers. fice of the Special Ambassador, as well as the They served in Laos during the Vietnam War PERSONAL EXPLANATION institution of the annual Religious Freedom from 1961 until 1975. Reports, were among a number of measures The Lao Veterans of America is made up of HON. EVA M. CLAYTON provided by Congressman Frank Wolf s land- tens of thousands of Hmong and Lao combat OF NORTH CAROLINA mark legislation on international religious free- veterans and their families who played a his- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES dom, which my committee—the Subcommittee toric role in the covert operations during the on International Operations and Human Vietnam conflict era. Fearless Hmong men, Tuesday, July 23, 2002 Rights—marked up in 1997, and enacted by women and children fought and died alongside Mrs. CLAYTON. Mr. Speaker, on Thursday Congress in 1998. All these measures rep- U.S. soldiers. It is reported that approximately afternoon July 18, 2002, I was called back to E1326 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks July 24, 2002 my district for emergency purposes. As a re- in World War II and inspired the 18-year-old to month World Trade Center Cleanup and Re- sult, I missed 4 rollcall votes. join the Air Force. But the teen from Steuben- covery Efforts. Had I been present, the following is how I ville, Ohio, wasn’t thinking of a lifelong com- Had I been present for the votes, I would would have voted: mitment when he signed up in Pittsburgh. He have voted ‘‘aye’’ on rollcall votes 324 and Rollcall No. 320 (On Agreeing to the wanted to be a photographer. But the Air 325. Amendment) to H.R. 5121—‘‘Moran of Virginia Force needed cops, air policemen back then. f Amendment’’—‘‘Yea’’ He soon married Bev, and they both de- Rollcall No. 321 (On Passage—H.R. 5121— cided he’d re-up. He’s has been doing that HONORING ALEXANDER MOULTON Legislative Branch Appropriations for Fiscal ever since. The couple raised five children and OF CLIFTON, TEXAS Year 2003—‘‘Yea’’ lived in too many places to count—three tours Rollcall No. 322 (On Ordering the Previous were in Alaska. He is ending up here at Scott HON. CHET EDWARDS Question)—‘‘Yea’’ Air Force Base, Illinois. After 14 years, Mark- OF TEXAS Rollcall No. 323 (On Agreeing to the Reso- er, then a technical sergeant, decided to be- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES lution—‘‘Yea’’ come an officer. Col. Marker stayed because Tuesday, July 23, 2002 f he loves the people, his job and the service HONORING COLONEL JAMES A. he’s given his country. That he’s a true patriot Mr. EDWARDS. Mr. Speaker, the 11th Con- MARKER UPON HIS RETIREMENT is apparent when he talks about that service. gressional District and Central Texas lost an FROM THE UNITED STATES AIR ‘‘If it were up to me,’’ Marker has said, ‘‘I’d outstanding young citizen and one of the lead- FORCE stay in the Air Force until the day I die.’’ ers of the next generation with the untimely Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me death in June of Alexander (Alex) Moulton of HON. JERRY F. COSTELLO in honoring Colonel James A. Marker and to Clifton. congratulate him for his retirement after 43 Alex and his twin sister Alyson were born in OF ILLINOIS years of active duty service in the Air Force. Austin on December 14, 1982, the children of IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES f Robert and Carol Moulton. In his all-too-brief Tuesday, July 23, 2002 life, Alex, lived in Texas, Virginia, New Hamp- Mr. COSTELLO. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to PERSONAL EXPLANATION shire and New Mexico before the family set- ask my colleagues to join me in recognizing tled in Clifton, a city of approximately 3,500 Colonel James A. Marker upon his retirement HON. THOMAS M. BARRETT resident just north of Waco. from the United States Air Force. OF WISCONSIN On a hot Texas summer afternoon in June, Colonel Marker, who has served in active IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Alex and a group of friends were swimming at duty for 43 years, is the longest serving mem- nearby Lake Whitney when one of Alex’s ber of the Air Force currently on active duty. Tuesday, July 23, 2002 friends started struggling in the water. Two of When he first enlisted on June 1, 1959, Mr. BARRETT. Mr. Speaker, because of the group ran for help and Alex went into the Dwight D. Eisenhower was the President of commitments in my home state of Wisconsin, water to help his friend. Alex was able to keep the United States. He served as an enlisted I was unable to vote on rollcall No. 320 the struggling swimmer afloat until help ar- airman for 14 years before being commis- through 325. Had I been present, I would have rived, but by then, he was exhausted himself. sioned as an officer in October of 1973. voted: Alex went under and stayed under. When his Colonel James A. Marker, Jr. is the Inspec- Aye on rollcall No. 320 friends were able to pull him to shore, they tor General, 375th Airlift Wing, Scott Air Force Aye on rollcall No. 321 could not resuscitate him. Alex Moulton, at Base, Ill. As Inspector General, he supports No on rollcall No. 322 191⁄2 years of age, had given his life so that the wing commander through oversight of the No on rollcall No. 323 another could live. wing fraud, waste, abuse, and complaints pro- Aye on rollcall No. 324 Losing a friend and a loved one is always gram, processing complaints from the military Aye on rollcall No. 325 a heavy burden, a loss made even harder to and civilian work force, their families, the gen- f bear and more difficult to accept when it is eral public, elected state and federal officials, someone with the promise of such a bright fu- and higher headquarters personnel. He per- PERSONAL EXPLANATION ture. For Alex Moulton, who grabbed each forms complaint analyses to determine the ap- minute of life with joy, and held on until he propriate investigation method or referral HON. SUE WILKINS MYRICK had wrung it dry of all the possibilities, every agency, appoints and trains investigation offi- OF NORTH CAROLINA day sparkled and every tomorrow looked even cers, conducts investigations, reviews evi- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES more dazzling. This was the life that he sac- dence, coordinates legal and appointing au- rificed to help someone in trouble. Tuesday, July 23, 2002 thority review of completed reports of inves- Mr. Speaker, I ask the Members of the tigation, and notifies complainants of investiga- Mrs. MYRICK. Mr. Speaker, I was unable to House of Representatives to join me in hon- tion findings. participate in the following votes due to a fam- oring and celebrating the life of Alex Moulton. Colonel Marker is a graduate of Jefferson ily medical emergency. If I had been present, f Union High School, Richmond, Ohio in 1958. I would have voted as follows: The Colonel earned a Bachelor of Science de- Rollcall vote 324, on agreeing to H. Con. HONORING THE CHILDREN’S HOME gree in Sociology in 1973 from the College of Res. 439, I would have voted yea. OF LUBBOCK Great Falls, Mont. and a Master of Science Roll call vote 325, on agreeing to H. Res. degree in Criminal Justice in 1983 from Cen- 492, I would have voted yea. HON. LARRY COMBEST tral Missouri State University, Warrensburg, f OF TEXAS Mo. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Colonel Marker entered the Air Force as an PERSONAL EXPLANATION Tuesday, July 23, 2002 airman basic and performed various duties as an enlisted security policeman. He was com- HON. XAVIER BECERRA Mr. COMBEST. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to missioned as a second lieutenant in October OF CALIFORNIA honor and recognize the Children’s Home of 1973 through the Bootstrap Commissioning IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Lubbock, Texas for the outstanding work it Program and remained in the security police does on behalf of children in the State of Tuesday, July 23, 2002 career field. If the Air Force published a list of Texas. The Children’s Home of Lubbock has air force terminology, the word ‘‘lifer’’ would Mr. BECERRA. Mr. Speaker, on Monday, shown an unwavering commitment to service surely be in it. Next to it, possibly, would be July 22, 2002, I was unable to cast my floor and placement of disadvantaged and deserv- a picture of Col. James Marker. And he’d be vote on rollcall Nos. 324, and 325. The votes ing children. smiling. Being called a lifer no longer offends I missed include rollcall vote 324 on the Mo- The doors of The Children’s Home of Lub- him. On the contrary, he sees the term lifer as tion to Suspend the Rules and Agree to H. bock opened in 1954. The house began as an a badge of honor, a proud testimony of his Con. Res. 439, Honoring Corinne ‘‘Lindy’’ Clai- extension of the Broadway Church of Christ in long, devoted service. borne Boggs; and rollcall vote 325 on the Mo- Lubbock, Texas. Since that time more than However, his career almost didn’t get off the tion to Suspend the Rules and Agree to H. 4,400 children have been helped either ground. Marker had three relatives who fought Res. 492, Expressing Gratitude for the 10- through placement in a family or by receiving CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1327 a loving environment at the home itself. This new face and a new story which strikes down Mr. Phillips dedicated his life to being a early faith based program has been an exem- Castro’s lie that there are no political prisoners good citizen. He was a leader that was not plary model for other similar homes in Texas. in Cuba. only well respected, but loved by the people The Home provides not only shelter, food, and I am here today to urge my colleagues on that knew him. Howard put the needs of his safety but therapy and love also. Permanent both sides to stand with me in demanding the community above his own. placement is a goal of the home, but the over- unconditional release of Mr. Farias and all As a veteran of the United States Navy, riding concern is caring for the children re- Cuban political prisoners. Howard defended his country and did it well. gardless of the problem or situation. f He entered the Navy on May 26, 1944. He As it becomes increasingly difficult for chil- served while World War 11 was devastating dren in this world, it is imperative that centers DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Europe. After his time in Active Duty, he be- like the Children’s Home of Lubbock continue AND RELATED AGENCIES APPRO- came involved with veterans groups. Mr. Phil- to perform the good work that they do. The PRIATIONS ACT, 2003 lips was a member of American Legion Post 141. He served on the Military Burial Detail home functions as more than just a center for SPEECH OF children; it is an invaluable community re- and was chaplain of the detail for 21 years. As source on which many local, county, and State HON. BETTY McCOLLUM chaplain he conducted almost 1,000 funerals. agencies have come to depend. The staff and OF MINNESOTA The Legion designated him Legionnaire of the volunteers are top notch, Christian individuals IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Year in 1993 and again in 1997. He is the who give not only of their time, but also of Wednesday, July 17, 2002 only person to receive this award twice. their heart and soul. Mr. Phillips was past commander of It is with great respect, Mr. Speaker, that I The House in Committee of the Whole AMVETS Post 4. While commander, Howard call on all Members to join me in congratu- House on the State of the Union had under was designated by the state executive as the consdieration the bill (H.R. 5093) making ap- lating and thanking the Children’s Home of outstanding AMVET Adjutant in the state. Post propriations for the Department of the Inte- 4 was also named the outstanding AMVET Lubbock. The Children’s Home of Lubbock’s rior and related agencies for the fiscal year years of service have benefitted not only the post by the National Commander while How- ending September 30, 2003, and for other pur- ard was in charge. Another of his many community, but the children and the adopting poses: families. The contributions of the Children’s achievements was being appointed chairman Ms. MCCOLLUM. Mr. Chairman, I rise today of all Jefferson County Veterans Groups in Home of Lubbock number more than these in support of the amendment to provide an ad- mere words can express. order to rename 42nd Street and Fishers ditional $10 million to the National Endowment Lane, in Mt. Vernon, to Veterans Memorial f for the Arts (NEA) and $5 million for the Na- Drive. HUMAN RIGHTS IN CUBA tional Endowment for the Humanities (NEH). I Howard was also an active member of commend the authors for their commitment to Epworth United Methodist Church. His faith in the arts and urge my colleagues to vote in God shined through in his personality. Mr. HON. THOMAS G. TANCREDO favor of this amendment. OF COLORADO Phillips’ love for others was demonstrated by This amendment will support the NEA’s involvement throughout the community. He IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Challenge America initiative, which has been participated in such groups as the American Tuesday, July 23, 2002 successful in expanding access to the arts for Cancer Society, the Mt. Vernon Fire and Po- underserved communities. To broaden the Mr. TANCREDO. Mr. Speaker, in my office lice Commission, and the Murray Parents As- reach of federal arts funding, Challenge Amer- hangs a picture of a woman—Marta Farias sociation. Howard received the Dr. Plassman ica supports arts education, after-school arts holding a photograph of her son—Lazaro award for Outstanding Volunteer Service from programs and community arts development Planes Farias. Mr. Planes is one of an esti- the Murray Parents Association for his work initiatives. mated 400 Cuban political prisoners who have with the handicapped. In my state of Minnesota, an NEA grant been unjustly imprisoned for having the cour- I would like to take this time to honor the helped to establish ‘‘Creating the Link’’—an age to publicly speak out against the Com- memory of my friend that gave so much to his after-school program for Hmong youth. St. munist regime, a regime which lives in per- country and community. All men should aspire Paul is home to the largest concentration of petual terror of its citizens exercising the most to hold themselves to a standard equal to that Hmong in the United States. Many Hmong basic forms of human rights. The Cuban Gov- of this man, Howard W. Phillips. My heart and children who have grown up in this country ernment’s official charge against Mr. Planes is prayers go out to his family and friends. have not had opportunities to learn about the that he committed ‘‘disrespect and resistance.’’ f culture and traditional art of their elders. ‘‘Cre- His ‘‘disrespect’’ was to have the audacity to ating the Link’’ provides the connection be- THE RESTORATION OF THE form an opposition political party to promote tween these children and traditional Hmong DAVENPORT HOTEL freedom. knowing the grave risk he was taking folk art—preserving this cultural richness for by openly opposing Fidel Castro, Planes con- future generations. tinued to speak out—demading human rights HON. GEORGE R. NETHERCUTT, JR. Through support of programs such as ‘‘Cre- and democracy for all Cubans. OF WASHINGTON ating the Link,’’ the National Endowment for He was released from prison following a re- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the Arts has brought the enrichment of artistic quest by Pope John Paul—the Second in Tuesday, July 23, 2002 experience to communities in every corner of 1998, but soon after the Pope’s visit—the the nation. Art is no longer considered a pas- Mr. NETHERCUTT. Mr. Speaker, I rise with Communist authorities deemed him too great time reserved for the elite class, but is widely great pride as a native of Spokane, Wash- a risk, and imprisoned him again. Planes suf- recognized as central to the cultural, social ington, to recognize the reopening of the his- fers today in Castro’s gulags—recognized by and cognitive development of a well-rounded toric Davenport Hotel. Mr. Speaker, this his- human rights groups as some of the worst public. toric event would not have been possible with- prisons in the world. Castro has not allowed Further support for the National Endowment out the commitment and perseverance of Walt the International Committee of the Red Cross for the Arts is an important investment for all and Karen Worthy, the owners of the property. Designed by renowned architect Kirtland to inspect prison conditions since 1989. And of our communities. I urge my colleagues to Cutter and built in 1914 by Louis Davenport, it’s no wonder—men and women who refuse support this amendment. to undergo ‘‘re-education’’ in the gulag are this grand hotel has been the centerpiece of subjected to daily beatings, malnourishment f downtown Spokane and an immense source and an appalling lack of medical care. TRIBUTE TO HOWARD W. PHILLIPS of community pride. It has played host to The United States of America and the rest American presidents, generals, statesmen, an of the world can no longer remain silent. The HON. JOHN SHIMKUS stars of the opera, stage and screen. During struggle undertaken by these courageous men OF ILLINOIS the 1980s and most of the 1990s, the Dav- and women demands international recognition. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES enport fell into great disrepair. Over almost That is why I have joined with 17 of my col- two decades several owners tried to save the leagues in the House and Senate in the Con- Tuesday, July 23, 2002 Davenport Hotel, but could not gather the nec- gressional Cuban Political Prisoners Initiative. Mr. SHIMKUS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to essary resources or assemble community sup- Each month we will feature a new prisoner. recognize a lifetime of achievements by How- port behind a restoration project of this mag- And each month there will be a new name, a ard W. Phillips from Mt. Vernon, Illinois. nitude. E1328 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks July 24, 2002 The project needed someone who was will- women] arrived with no agenda for women in Vincent’s Home and Michigan State University ing to be completely dedicated to this monu- mind, but they all found, once they started for their commitment to serving the children of mental venture of restoring a part of our local serving, that women all over the country came Michigan and to developing a program that will history. Enter Walt and Karen Worthy. Walt to them with their concerns.’’ I found that serve as a model across the nation. We are and Karen purchased the Davenport in 2000, some of the so-called ‘‘women’s issues’’ honored to support their efforts and ask that and made the top-to-bottom restoration of this weren’t being addressed by the men in power. our colleagues in the U.S. House of Rep- landmark their labor of love. With great atten- It wasn’t that the men were opposed to these resentatives Join us in recognizing their very tion to detail and personal investment, Walt issues—they just were not sufficiently aware worthy achievements. and Karen, with the help of many highly skilled of them. I realized that if the women in Con- f tradesmen, have brought to life the Davenport gress don’t act on these issues, no one else HONORING MR. RON OATES lobby in all of its original splendor. They have would. restored the elegant beauty and fine points of After over 20 years in Congress, I still be- the thematic ballrooms, fine restaurants and lieve that women make a unique and nec- HON. BOB CLEMENT guest rooms to a state that would make Mr. essary contribution to the policymaking proc- OF TENNESSEE Davenport proud. ess in all areas of public policy. We bring our IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES On behalf of the residents of Spokane and experience as wives, mothers, daughters, sis- Tuesday, July 23, 2002 the 5th Congressional District of Washington, ters, citizens, entrepreneurs, or workers to the Mr. CLEMENT. Mr. Speaker, Congressman our thanks go to Walt and Karen Worthy for table when deliberating important issues of the Phelps and I rise today to recognize Ron preserving and restoring this magnificent part day. Oates and his accomplishments in the music of our Pacific Northwest heritage. Lindy understood this, and contributed much industry. f to what Congress achieved during her time Ron Oates’ name is a familiar one to any- here. It is for this reason that we stand on the one who has ever read the back of an album HONORING CORINNE ‘‘LINDY’’ House floor today lauding her success and ac- cover, or a CD insert. His list of friends and CLAIBORNE BOGGS ON OCCASION complishments in this Body. I am proud to artists with whom he’s recorded, sounds like a OF 25TH ANNIVERSARY OF have served with Congresswoman Boggs, and page from ‘‘Lifestyles of the Rich and Fa- FOUNDING OF CONGRESSIONAL I am grateful for all that she has accomplished mous.’’ He is referred to by many in Nashville WOMEN’S CAUCUS for women in Congress and in this country. as ‘‘Oatesart’’ because of his incomparable Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to support SPEECH OF style, arrangements and original interpreta- this legislation in her honor. tions of every music category. HON. MARGE ROUKEMA f A 32-year veteran of the music industry, his OF NEW JERSEY contributions as a keyboard player, arranger, PAYING TRIBUTE TO THE CHILD IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES producer, and writer are often referred to as WELFARE LEARNING COLLABO- Monday, July 22, 2002 ‘‘Impeccable’’ by his peers. He has worked RATIVE with such greats as Gladys Knight, Olivia Mrs. ROUKEMA. Mr. Speaker, I rise in sup- Newton-John, Anita Pointer, Dolly Parton, The port of this resolution honoring the career and HON. MIKE ROGERS Oak Ridge Boys, Eddy Arnold, Lefty Frizzell, achievements of Former Congresswoman OF MICHIGAN The Judds, Keith Whitley, Marty Robbins, Corrine ‘‘Lindy’’ Claiborne Boggs. Lindy IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Bobby Goldsboro, Dottie West, Linda Davis, Boggs, representing the 2d district of Lou- Tuesday, July 23, 2002 Sawyer Brown, and the list goes on. His cred- isiana, served in this House from March 20, its as a producer include such diverse artists 1973, to January 3, 1991. I was fortunate Mr. ROGERS of Michigan. Mr. Speaker, I as Engelbert Humperdink, Vern Gosdin, Cristy enough to serve with Lindy, and I feel fortu- rise to honor the accomplishments of Catholic Lane, Doug Supernaw, Maurice Williams, and nate to be able to honor her accomplishments Social Services of Lansing/St. Vincent Home the Zodiacs, Dobie Gray, and many others. in Congress, and on behalf of women in Con- and Michigan State University for development Ron was born in Washington D.C. Following gress. of the Child Welfare Learning Collaborative. College and a five-year stint with the Navy Lindy’s time in the House of Representa- The new collaborative will focus on applying Band, Ron and his son made the move to tives and in Washington was an environment the resources and expertise of both organiza- Nashville in late October 1969. In November quite different than what we now understand. tions to explore and develop models of best or of 1969, Ron played on his first hit record, During her service, she achieved a number of even better practice in service delivery to chil- with singer Bobby Goldsboro. From that point firsts. She was the first woman elected to the dren and families. on, his music career has spanned from House of Representatives from Louisiana; the By calling on a variety of expertise across records, to jingles, to motion picture sound first woman to serve as a Regent of the disciplines, including human medicine, social tracks. Smithsonian Institute; the first woman to pre- work, the legal profession and community His talents brought America’s famous jingles side over a national convention (the Demo- leaders, the collaborative will bring these to life, such as McDonalds, Burger King, RC cratic National Convention in 1976); the first forces together with the very families served to Cola, 7-UP, Kraft, Miller Beer, Coors, United woman to receive the Congressional Medal increase the effectiveness of working with Airlines, and we cannot forget the most nota- from the Veterans of Foreign Wars; as well as those families and their children. ble commercials of all, the famous, ‘‘Where’s the first woman to receive a Tulane University On September 4, 2002, the collaborative will The Beef.’’ His film credits include such hit ti- Distinguished and Outstanding Alumni Award. gather to launch this new initiative, committed tles as ‘‘The Best Little Whorehouse in Lindy focused on many issues while in Con- to bringing the latest, cutting edge research Texas,’’ ‘‘Nine To Five,’’ ‘‘Sesame Street-Fol- gress and lent a voice to the many policy de- and scholarship to practice, gathering input low That Bird,’’ (which won a Grammy in 1985 bates that took place during her tenure. She from well-seasoned practitioners, talented for best children’s album), ‘‘Smokey And The accomplished much in the areas of literacy, graduate students, and the children and fami- Bandit,’’ and the themes from ‘‘The Extermi- housing, scientific research, and technology lies receiving services. nator’’ and ‘‘The Buddy System’’ (entitled development. These are not the typical ‘‘Wom- The collaborative will transform what is ‘‘Here’s That Rainy Day,’’ performed by Glad- en’s issues’’ assumed for her time, and I am known and learned into best practice models ys Knight and the Pips). sure she felt much pressure to focus on that will benefit the children and their families. Ron Oates is indeed one of the most tal- issues affecting women in particular. However Especially critical is the collaborative’s inten- ented and gifted all around musicians of our these issues were viewed through a woman’s tion to provide a voice and face for foster chil- time. He truly knows how to bring a song to eye. I can relate to that experience. In my dren who must remain sheltered by confiden- life, and has been a major part of the formula early campaigns for Congress, reporters con- tiality protections. of success for many careers over the past 32 stantly asked me what I would do about The September 4 kickoff event features years. He is indeed one of ‘‘. . . the boys who ‘‘women’s issues.’’ My response was that ‘‘all Michigan State University Professor John make the noise on 16th Avenue’’ in Nashville, issues are women’s issues.’’ Seita, a former foster child himself, as keynote Tennessee. However once I got to Washington, I had a speaker. Mr. Seita is an accomplished author Ron Oates is referred to by many in Nash- similar experience to the one Lindy’s daughter on the topic of foster care. ville as ‘‘Oatesart’’ because of his incom- Cokie Roberts describes in her book, We Are Mr. Speaker, we wish to extend congratula- parable style, arrangements and original inter- Our Mothers’ Daughters, ‘‘most [congress- tions to Catholic Social Services of Lansing/St. pretations of every music category. CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1329 Phelps said, ‘‘Whether it is true-form coun- to be invaluable and a trusted employee, Concern for the less fortunate has become try, contemporary, rock, children’s music, clas- friend and ally. so marginalized in state politics that social sical, rhythm and blues or even Southern Gos- Susan Hirshmann is a remarkable individual spending is usually connected to a ‘‘sympa- who has become one the most important and thetic’’ interest group, such as children, or pel, he’s the very best at bringing the best in politically sophisticated groups such as the music of any class.’’ influential women on Capitol Hill. She is highly elderly or women. But Backman, whether in When the new $37 million Country Music respected by all who know her; and her com- flush times or lean, represented causes for Hall of Fame and Museum opened May 17, prehensive political grasp and policy expertise which there was no obvious political reward. 2001, Ron was honored to be the first record- have set her apart as one of the greatest With characteristic clarity, he once said he ing pianist/arranger to be included in the mu- strategists in Washington. Susan has been an found it ‘‘morally abhorrent’’ that the dis- seum’s permanent tribute to studio musicians. indispensable asset to Majority Whip’s Office possessed had no voice in government. So he One of his famous keyboards and some of his and the entire Whip organization. gave them one. hit arrangements are on display there. He is For five years, she has been an advisor and During Backman’s tenure in the House and Senate (1965 to 1987), Massachusetts was at ... ‘‘One of the major creative forces behind top staffer, as well as a trustworthy ally to the national forefront of social reform, much an amazing list of hit records and millions of those who have worked with her. of it tied to his efforts. His legislation cre- record sales.’’ Her intelligence and skill are complemented ated the first Office for Children, the first f by a great sense of humor, which has made lead paint removal act, and a guaranteed an- her contribution to this institution all the more nual income for the blind and the disabled. BURNHAM FILE COMPANY 100TH praiseworthy. He helped fund and implement the ANNIVERSARY We will all miss Susan, but we will always groundbreaking consent decrees that U.S. remember her hard work and steadfast devo- District Judge Joseph Tauro ordered to im- tion to this institution and her country. prove conditions at state facilities for the re- HON. BILL SHUSTER tarded. He led regular tours for freshman OF PENNSYLVANIA f legislators of the state’s maximum security IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES JACK H. BACKMAN prison in Walpole. Tuesday, July 23, 2002 He pushed to pay welfare mothers a living wage, to divest state funds involved in the Mr. SHUSTER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to HON. BARNEY FRANK apartheid regime in South Africa, to dein- congratulate the Burnham Fire Company for OF MASSACHUSETTS stitutionalize juvenile justice, to give pris- their 100th Anniversary and to thank them for IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES oners rights to education and training. He worked with a calm persistence some found their service and dedication to their commu- Tuesday, July 23, 2002 nity. maddening, using the Committee on Human Services (then called the Social Welfare The Burnham Fire Company was started in Mr. FRANK. Mr. Speaker, last weekend, Massachusetts suffered a great loss. Indeed, Committee), which he chaired, as a pulpit for September 1902 due to an overwhelming hearings on society’s ills. He annually filed need for fire protection in their community. when Jack Backman died, the world lost a man who was as fiercely dedicated to the one bill—to appropriate $100 million in hous- Until this time, the community relied on nearby ing construction funds—for at least 11 years, cities whose fire departments could not re- cause of social justice as anyone of whom I mostly to illustrate the housing woes of the spond as rapidly as needed due to the dis- have ever known. poor and the elderly. My association with Jack Backman began in tance they had to travel. The company in Philip Johnston served for eight years with January 1973, when I became a freshman Burnham was assembled of volunteers, a Backman on the Human Services Com- Member of the Massachusetts Joint Legisla- mittee. ‘‘He always took the view that it was hand pulled hose cart, and a motto that de- tive Committee on Social Welfare, of which he his role and our committee’s role to push the scribed with incredible foresight what personal was the Senate chair. I was proud to work envelope on social justice,’’ Johnston said. sacrifices must be made to be fire fighters. under his leadership in those years for policies ‘‘He felt that someone needed to articulate That motto is ‘‘Semper Puratus,’’ which means what was right and let others decide what that would preserve some minimally decent ‘‘Always Ready.’’ was feasible.’’ life for the least fortunate among us. I have Since the tragedy that befell this nation on In 2002, elected officials are reviving the never worked with an elected official more will- September 11th, America has rediscovered chain gang and charging prisoners a day rate ing to follow where his conscience led him her many heros. Heros come from all walks of for room and board. The Legislature just with no regard whatsoever for electoral con- passed a budget that eliminates health care life and display every day how they, like the sequences than Jack Backman. And to my coverage for 50,000 low-income and disabled Burnham Fire Company, follow the motto pleasant surprise and often to the chagrin of adults. We really do need Jack Backman— ‘‘Semper Puratus.’’ They are the men and others, it turned out that when voters were dreamer, believer, humanist, optimist—back women that are always ready to put them- at the State House. He was the rarest of poli- presented with an example of someone pre- selves at risk for the greater good of others. ticians: someone whose heart was bigger pared to do exactly that, they responded in a Volunteers who are always ready to unself- than his ambition. favorable way. Jack Backman genuinely ishly give of their time to serve their commu- brought out the best in democracy. f nities. Individuals who are always ready to Mr. Speaker, in the Boston Globe for Tues- contribute to the success of the team rather HONORING MR. JOHN SEIGEN- day, July 23, Rene«e Loth, Chief Editorial Writ- than striving for personal glory. THALER OF NASHVILLE, TEN- er, drew on her years as a reporter to give Burnham Fire Company still largely consists NESSEE FOR A LIFETIME OF people a fair portrayal of this extraordinary of a volunteer work force. These men and OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENT ON man. I very much appreciate her doing this, in women are well trained and equipped, pro- THE OCCASION OF HIS 75TH such a personal and compelling way, and be- viding exceptional service to a community that BIRTHDAY cause I think this model of how we Represent- is proud of thejob they have been doing for atives should do our jobs ought to be widely the past 100 years. I would like to again con- shared, I ask that Ms. Loth’s eloquent and ac- HON. BOB CLEMENT gratulate them on their 100th Anniversary and curate tribute to Jack Backman be printed OF TENNESSEE thank them for all their hard work and service. here. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES f [From the Boston Globe, July 23, 2002] Tuesday, July 23, 2002 TRIBUTE TO SUSAN HIRSHMANN JACK H. BACKMAN Mr. CLEMENT. Mr. Speaker, today I rise to (By Rene´e Loth) honor my good friend John Seigenthaler, a SPEECH OF I LAST SAW Jack Backman at a forum on great American and an outstanding Ten- HON. DAVE CAMP women’s issues at the University of Massa- nessean, on the occasion of his 75th birthday. chusetts in Boston in May. I told him the OF MICHIGAN Throughout his career, Seigenthaler has state could use him back in the Senate, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES been a consistent leader on free speech and where he had served for 16 years, and I meant civil rights issues and a staunch defender of Monday, July 22, 2002 it. Jack H. Backman, who died Friday at age 80, represented not just his constituents in patriotism and democracy. Because of his rep- Mr. CAMP. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to liberal Newton and Brookline but an entire utation for offering sound advice, he has honor Susan Hirshmann as she gets ready to population of otherwise disenfranchised citi- served as an advisor to key national leaders leave her post as the chief of staff to House zens: prisoners, mental patients, street peo- including President John F. Kennedy, Attorney Majority Whip TOM DELAY. Susan has proven ple, drug addicts. General Robert F. Kennedy, and numerous E1330 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks July 24, 2002 statesmen and women including members of PERSONAL EXPLANATION and did so in a quiet way away from the spot- the U.S. House of Representatives and the light. U.S. Senate. HON. CAROLYN McCARTHY Mr. Speaker, Mr. Paul Voinovich will be re- In 1949, Seigenthaler began his career as a OF NEW YORK membered as a devoted husband, father and cub reporter at The Tennessean in Nashville, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES grandfather, and trusted friend to many. Al- though he will be deeply missed, his devotion Tennessee. Eventually, he rose through the Tuesday, July 23, 2002 ranks to become editor, publisher, and CEO of to family, kind nature, generous spirit, and the newspaper where he worked for some 43 Mrs. MCCARTHY of New York. Mr. Speak- great zest for life will live on through all who years. An award-winning journalist, he cur- er, due to a death in my family, I was absent knew him well. rently serves as the chairman emeritus of The for votes on July 18, 2002. Had I been f present, I would have opposed H. Res. 489, Tennessean and at one time served as presi- CHILD STATUS PROTECTION ACT dent of the American Society of Newspaper supported the amendment offered by Mr. Editors. Moran (VA), and supported final passage of SPEECH OF H.R. 5121. Seigenthaler was named editorial director of I would have also opposed the previous HON. PATSY T. MINK USA Today in 1982, and served in that capac- question to H. Res. 488 and opposed H. Res. OF HAWAII ity for nearly 10 years. In 1991, he founded 488. the First Amendment Center at Vanderbilt Uni- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES versity in order to inspire and create a national f Monday, July 22, 2002 dialogue concerning First Amendment prin- SENSE OF CONGRESS REGARDING Mrs. MINK of Hawaii. Mr. Speaker, I rise in ciples. Today, as an independent affiliate of OVARIAN CANCER strong support of H.R. 1209—The Child Pro- the Freedom Forum, the First Amendment tection Act of 2002. Too many children of U.S. Center is world-renowned for its innovative SPEECH OF citizens and legal permanent residents are pe- discussions and initiatives with locations in HON. ALBERT RUSSELL WYNN nalized under the Immigration and Nationality both Arlington, Virginia, and Nashville, Ten- Act. Specifically, children of legal permanen’t OF MARYLAND nessee. residents whose visa petitions are reclassified IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES According to the First Amendment Center, it when their parents become naturalized citi- ‘‘works to preserve and protect First Amend- Monday, July 22, 2002 zens face prolonged delays due to their re- ment freedoms through information and edu- Mr. WYNN. Mr. Speaker, I rise in support of classification. Enacting H.R. 1209 makes sure cation.’’ Further, the center ‘‘serves as a forum H. Con. Res. 385, a resolution supporting re- that these children do not face such additional for the study and exploration of free-expres- search on tests used to screen for ovarian delays. It also ensures that the length of time sion issues, including freedom of speech, of cancer. it takes for INS to process petitions does not the press and of religion, the right to assemble Currently, among women in the United adversely affect children who are being peti- and petition the government.’’ States, cancer of the ovary ranks fifth in the tioned from overseas to join their parents. Seigenthaler played an integral role in civil number of women affected. Under current law, when immigration visa rights history by serving as chief negotiator Approximately half of the women with ovar- petitions for children of permanent residents with the Governor of Alabama during the Free- ian cancer die within five years. Therefore, the are moved from the second preference cat- dom Rides of the 1960s, where he was at- need to detect and treat ovarian cancer in its egories to first preference categories due to tacked by a group of Klansmen for his efforts. earliest stages is critical. their parent’s naturalization, they are faced Briefly during this era, he worked for the Jus- This resolution would express support for with increased backlog for the new category, tice Department under Attorney General Rob- the National Institutes of Health to conduct or resulting in additional years of delay. ert F. Kennedy. support research on the effectiveness of Many of my constituents in the second dis- screening technologies to detect ovarian can- trict of Hawaii face these tremendous obsta- He currently serves on the boards of trust- cer. With improved technologies we will be cles in being reunited with their family. In one ees of The Freedom Forum and the First able to better detect ovarian cancer in its initial instance, the son of a legal permanent resi- Amendment Center and hosts a ‘‘A Word On stages. dent had waited 7 years to have his petition Words,’’ a weekly book review program which H. Con. Res. 385 is about improving the processed by INS under the second pref- airs on public television stations throughout quality of life of our loved ones—mothers, erence category. However, when his father the nation. daughters, sisters, wives and friends. I urge became a U.S. citizen, he was reclassified to Additionally, he serves on advisory boards my colleagues to support the resolution. the Fl preference category and reassigned a of schools of journalism and communications f new priority date. Under the new date, it could at American University, the University of Ten- take an additional decade for his petition to be nessee and the University of Maryland, and a IN HONOR AND REMEMBRANCE OF processed! I have another case in which the $3 million endowment has been made to Mid- DEVOTED FAMILY MAN, PAUL children of a U.S. citizen mother have been dle Tennessee State University (MTSU) for a VOINOVICH waiting for over 13 years to be reunited with First Amendment Chair. their parents because they were reclassified His volunteer work also includes service on HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH when their mother became a U.S. citizen. Iron- the 18-member National Commission on Fed- OF OHIO ically, if their mother had not become a citizen, eral Election Reform, and as a participant in IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES they would already be in the U.S. with their mother! the Constitution Project Initiative on Liberty Tuesday, July 23, 2002 and Security, which came about as a result of Last year, I introduced H.R. 133 which the Sept. 11th tragedies in New York and Mr. KUCINICH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to Washington. honor and remembrance of Paul Voinovich, ensure that immigrants do not have to wait devoted husband, father and grandfather, suc- longer for an immigrant visa as a result of re- Seigenthaler remains active on the national cessful businessman, and trusted friend to classification of their petition. I am encouraged scene as well as in Tennessee, where he many. to see that the version of H.R. 1209 on the often works tirelessly, behind the scenes, on Following his graduation from Ohio Univer- floor today includes the same protection to as- projects of benevolence for the betterment of sity, Mr. Voinovich, followed in his father’s sure that when the alien children are reclassi- the community. footsteps by taking over the family architec- fied due to their parents’ naturalization, they Married to the former Delores Watson, the tural business, once known as the Voinovich retain the same priority date assigned to them couple has one child, John Seigenthaler, of Companies. under the original visa category. New York City, a weekend anchor for MSNBC Mr. Voinovich was an intuitive and savvy I also want to voice my strong support for networks. businessman, and was highly adept at the art provisions of H.R. 1209 that erase current Seigenthaler is to be honored for his leader- of the deal. He was a loyal colleague and ‘‘age-out’’ provisions in the law penalizing im- ship, courage, and compassion at this mile- business mentor to many, and a treasured migrant children of U.S. citizens. Under cur- stone in his life. His life’s work has impacted friend as well. He warmly embraced life, and rent law, when children of U.S. citizens turn 21 the masses and will continue to influence gen- possessed a generous spirit. Mr. Voinovich years of age, they ‘‘age-out’’ of their imme- erations to come. was known to frequently help others in need, diate relative status to the status of family-first CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1331 preference: the Fl category. Unlike the imme- able Rights-of-Way Fees Act of 2002 is a sig- IN HONOR OF IVAN MILETIC diate relative status that has no quota, this nificant and worthy piece of legislation, and I category is subject to a limited number of hope that the other body will act on it favor- HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH visas per year. These children are moved to ably before the end of the current Congress. OF OHIO the bottom of this wait list, which results in H.R. 3258 will ensure that the fees paid by IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES years of delays or even loss of eligibility to telecommunications providers for the use of Tuesday, July 23, 2002 apply. H.R. 1209 would ensure that an alien rights-of-way on Federal lands are reasonable. child of a U.S. citizen does not age-out during This is especially important in parts of the Mr. KUCINICH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in the petitioning process by using the age on rural West like my district in Utah where it is recognition of esteemed author Ivan Miletic, the application and not the age on the date difficult to deploy the long-haul facilities need- who co-authored: From the Adriatic to Lake the application is processed. ed to connect small towns to the Internet and Erie. A History of Croatians in Greater Cleve- Finally, H.R. 1209 also expands the age-out the public switched telephone network without land. protection to children of parents applying for at some point crossing Federal lands. Through the research and writings of Mr. refugee or asylum status and to children of Miletic, an accomplished historian, and equally However, as good a bill as H.R. 3258 is, it legal permanent residents who are seeking esteemed historians and educators—Dr. Ivan is only a first step. The Federal Communica- status as a family-sponsored, employment- Cizmic and Dr. George J. Prpic— the public tions Commission (FCC) must strive across based, or diversity lottery child immigrant. now has permanent access to understanding the board to attain a reasonable balance be- I urge my colleagues to vote for H.R. 1209 the significant impact that Croatian Americans tween government’s need to manage public which corrects the delays caused by reclassi- have had upon the Cleveland community. rights-of-way and industry and consumers fication and helps many children of U.S. citi- This important book chronicles the history equally important need to have non-discrimi- zens, refugees, asylum seekers, and immi- and evolution of Croatian immigrants, and natory, inexpensive, and timely access to grants who are now denied entry as imme- their individual and collective influence in the these rights-of-way for the deployment of crit- diate relatives because they are over the age Northeast Ohio region—from the first wave of ical telecommunications infrastructure. of 21. Croatian immigrants seeking opportunity and Specifically, the FCC, in conjunction with f freedom, to modern-day Americans of Cro- Federal land management agencies, must atian descent—all of whom have added to the IN HONOR OF JOAN ADLER GAUL take steps to ensure that: rich cultural fabric of Cleveland. Croatian (1) All telecommunications providers have Americans have positively defined, and greatly HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH non-discriminatory access to public rights-of- contributed to, all aspects of our community— OF OHIO way for the purpose of providing intrastate, from religion, culture and the arts, to politics IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES interstate or international telecommunications and law, to education and the sciences. or telecommunications services or deploying Mr. Speaker, please join me in honor and Tuesday, July 23, 2002 facilities to be used directly or indirectly in the tribute of author Ivan Miletic, who, along with Mr. KUCINICH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in provision of such services; authors Dr. Ivan Cizmic and Dr. George J. honor and remembrance of Joan Adler Gaul, (2) Government entities should act on a re- Prpic, have succeeded in the eloquent and tutor of special needs children, long-time vol- quest for public rights-of-way access within a adept historical account of Croatian immi- unteer, devoted wife and mother, and beloved reasonable and fixed period of time from the grants, and their profound collective impact on grandmother. date that the request for such access is sub- all aspects of the Cleveland community. More- Mrs. Gaul was born and raised in Cleve- mitted, or such request should be deemed ap- over, as an American whose grandfather emi- land’s West Park Neighborhood. After receiv- proved; grated from Croatia, I am honored that my ing her diploma from St. Stephen High School, family, and my own public service, was noted she worked briefly as an executive assistant (3) The fees charged for public rights-of-way access should reflect only the actual and di- in this book. The struggles, hardships and in- for a railway company, then left to begin rais- justices that many immigrants have experi- ing her eight children. Above all, her family re- rect costs incurred in managing the public rights-of-way and the amount of public rights- enced, and overcome, are significant aspects mained the focal point of her life. of American history, that deserve an accurate Mrs. Gaul warmly embraced life, and pos- of-way actually used by the telecommuni- cations provider; and permanent historical account—to be sessed a generous spirit. She channeled her learned from for generations to come—as is talent, kindness and patience by volunteering (4) All telecommunications providers should noted in From the Adriatic to Lake Erie: A His- her time to help special needs children. In ad- be treated uniformly and in a competitively tory of Croatians in Greater Cleveland. neutral manner with respect to terms and con- dition, Mrs. Gaul was very active in her f church, St. Angela Merici Catholic Church, ditions of access to public rights-of-way; where she was president of the Altar and Ro- (5) Entities that do not have physical facili- HONORING CONGRESSMAN JOHN sary Society. Her great enthusiasm and en- ties in, require access to, or actually use the BAYARD ANDERSON ergy for life extended to her participation in public rights-of-way, such as resellers and les- many musicals produced by the St. Angela sees of network elements from facilities-based SPEECH OF Players, and she also enjoyed golfing in the telecommunications providers, should not be HON. PATSY T. MINK warmer months. subject to public rights-of-way management OF HAWAII Mr. Speaker, Mrs. Joan Adler Gaul will be practices or fees; and IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES remembered as a devoted wife and trusted (6) Waivers of the right to challenge the law- Monday, July 22, 2002 friend to many. Although she will be deeply fulness of particular governmental require- missed, her legacy of caring, volunteer spirit, ments as a condition of receiving any public Mrs. MINK. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to and great zeal for life, will live on through all rights-of-way access should be invalid. honor our distinguished, former colleague who knew her well. John Bayard Anderson who represented the I believe that, consistent with the Tele- 16th District of Illinois for ten terms with great f communications Act, the Federal Communica- distinction. tions Commission should vigorously enforce REASONABLE RIGHT-OF-WAY FEES I remember him well. John is bright, articu- existing law and use expedited procedures for ACT OF 2002 late, and thoughtful; a pleasure to have served resolving preemption petitions involving ac- with and an honor to know. He worked dili- SPEECH OF cess to public rights-of-way. gently not only for his constituents, but for the HON. CHRIS CANNON Expeditious removal of barriers to right-of- Nation as a whole. way access will help ensure that all tele- OF UTAH In 1964, John was assigned a coveted seat communications providers—incumbent local IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES on the Rules Committee. He introduced nu- exchange carriers, competitive local exchange merous bills on establishing better commu- Monday, July 22, 2002 carriers, wireless carriers, and cable pro- nication between and oversight of the various Mr. CANNON. Mr. Speaker, Last evening, viders—can better deploy telecommunications standing committees. He also diligently the House approved H.R. 3258, a bill spon- services to the greatest number of Americans worked on campaign and election reform. In sored by my friend and colleague from Wyo- at reasonable costs. 1968 John was faced with a very difficult deci- ming, Mrs. CUBIN. I believe that the Reason- I yield back the balance of my time. sion. His party, to which he had been very E1332 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks July 24, 2002 faithful, wanted his support in the gutting of Courage created a Constitution. Fearlessness Let America begin anew by putting an end the civil rights bill. He switched his committee birthed freedom. Francis Scott Key’s Star to the Bomb as the ultimate metaphor. Let us vote, and instead supported this critical piece Spangled Banner gave insight into the Amer- lead the way towards the abolition of nuclear of legislation. On the House floor, John stated ican character when, in the closing lines he weapons. Let us set aside plans for a missile ‘‘I legislate today not out of fear, but out of asked: ‘‘Oh say does that Star Spangled Ban- shield. Let us end the manufacture of new nu- deep concern for the America I love.’’ I still re- ner yet wave, o’er the land of the Free and the clear weapons. Let us stop the testing of nu- member these strong and moving words from home of the Brave.’’ Key made a connection clear weapons. Let us disavow any right to a my honorable colleague, and I am sure they between freedom and bravery. At Gettysburg, nuclear first strike. Let us begin again to work echo in the minds of others as well. Lincoln declaimed we were ‘‘conceived in Lib- toward nonproliferation worldwide and secure In 1980 John made another tough decision: erty’’ and asked whether a nation so con- the goal of the Nuclear Nonproliferation Treaty he was going to join the race for the White ceived could endure a Civil War. which is a world free of nuclear threats. Let us House. He began the race as a Republican, It is worth asking today if a nation conceived put an end to the bomb as the ultimate meta- but ended it as an Independent. There were in Liberty can long endure. A war on terrorism, phor. many who thought that John’s decision to run where fear and democracy are at odds. It is Let America once again confirm its leader- was a very foolish one. But John was willing worth contemplating the cost to liberty in the ship and secure its position as a righteous na- to take the risk because he firmly believed that face of assertions that the only way we can tion among nations by fully participating in the he could do a better job than the others. Six protect our freedoms is to become more de- global community through treaty-making and million voters across the Nation believed in pendent on the armed power of government, upholding international law. Let us reinstate him. or to give up some of our constitutional rights. the ABM Treaty, so that all nations who pos- I am sure that John is enjoying his tenure It is only courage which can meet the thief sess or would possess nuclear weapons can as Chair of the Center for Voting and Democ- at the door or the terrorist in the crowd. It is trust the United States will not try to gain ad- racy. I am sure that as a former third-party only courage which gives us the ability to re- vantage. Presidential candidate, John is able to provide cite resolutely Lincoln’s prayer that a ‘‘govern- Let America fulfill a half century commitment a unique point-of-view. This race that he en- ment of the people, by the people, and for the to the use of outer space for peaceful pur- tered against all odds must serve as fuel to people shall not perish’’. It is only courage poses by setting aside plans to weaponize the fire in the campaign for runoff voting and which can enable us to see with our heart the space and leading the way to ban all weapons forms of proportional representation as alter- possibilities which still exist for America as the in space, which is the purpose of HR 3616. natives to winner-take-all plurality elections. nation of our dreams, as a beacon of hope for Let America commit to the Kyoto Treaty to I would finally like to wish John a very the world. protect this planet earth and to assure all na- happy belated birthday. May you enjoy many So today let us begin the work of sum- tions that we recognize our responsibility to more. moning all the love and courage we have in limit the production of greenhouse gases. In f our hearts and send it out as a stream of bril- this we demonstrate an understanding of the interconnectedness of all life. In this we en- ENVISIONING A NEW AMERICA liant light to lift the darkness which has dropped like a shroud over the consciousness sure the life of the planet far into the future. of some of our countrymen and women. In this we show confidence in the future. In HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH Today let us envision a new role for Amer- this we show a love of life. Let America spare this planet and its people OF OHIO ica in the world. Let that vision be informed by the scourge of biological and chemical weap- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the immortal intimations of our founders. Let ons by leading the way toward world-wide Tuesday, July 23, 2002 that vision spring from our spiritual intuition. agreement of the Biological and Chemical Let that vision be expressed in our every Mr. KUCINICH. Mr. Speaker, on July 6th weapons conventions. when I began the trip from Cleveland, I caught word. Let that vision leap from the golden Let America commit itself to the Landmine a glimpse of a misty rainbow, evanescent in a chalice of our hearts. Let that vision be incar- Treaty and the Small Arms Treaty. nearly cloudless western sky. It is one of na- nated through our hands. Let us fashion a Let America pledge itself to justice every- ture’s paradoxes that you do not need rain to new nation through a new vision, filled with where by supporting the International Criminal have a rainbow. A many colored, broad spec- new hope from which new possibilities arise. Court. trum reality can be perceived at any time if we Let America begin anew in Afghanistan. Let us bring a new awareness to America. train ourselves to look for that light. When a Stop the bombing. We have no quarrel with One which speaks and listens compas- storm does occur, the rainbow is nature’s gift. the Afghan people. The Taliban are over- sionately to those with whom we disagree. How brilliant is a rainbow against a very dark thrown. Al Queda has fled. Bin Laden has One whose power derives from the morality of sky. vanished. And yet the bombs still drop, indis- our principles, not the armaments of our mili- Hope informs us to look for light in all situa- criminately. Is there any American who has tary. tions, under all conditions, in all persons, in all not been shaken at the mere thought of the Let America lead the way for a world at nations. How important it is at this time in our horror of U.S. warplanes bombing a wedding peace through inclusionary governance, up- nation’s history that we attempt to com- celebration in the village of Kakrak, killing doz- holding human rights, protecting workers’ prehend the light which shines in the dark- ens of innocent civilians? rights everywhere, assuring sustainability ness. How important it is that we grasp how Whatever moral authority our nation had at through enabling renewable energy resources a shaft of light can spring from the luminous the beginning of the conflict is rapidly being to be brought forth. nature of our own hearts and light a new path lost. This act does not represent America. De- Let America replace its principles of per- for ourselves, our loved ones, the nation we mocracy does not wed terror. This act must petual war with new organizing principles love and a world so in need of love. not be cloaked in the irresponsible and inhu- which protect the natural world, and affirm the Today, even as we celebrate the red, white man euphemism of ‘‘collateral damage’’. Stop interconnectedness of all life. Let us make and blue, our nation is bathed in the off colors the bombing. Let an international police force nonviolence an organizing principle in our so- of threat levels of conjured attacks. We are continue in Afghanistan. Let the humble peo- ciety through the creation of a Department of cautioned to be ever on the alert, to beware ple of Afghanistan be spared friendly fire Peace. the stranger, to travel warily, to watch the issued from skies. Enough of bombing the vil- Let us be the generation which began the crowds, to watch the skies. We are offered the lages to save the villages! Stop the bombing! work with people of all nations which leads to strange solace of nuclear weapons we should Let America begin anew in Iraq. Stop plan- the day when war itself becomes archaic. ‘‘Not never wish to use, missile systems which do ning for an invasion. The lives of a quarter of to believe in the possibility of permanent not work, metal detectors, bomb sniffing dogs, a million young American men and women peace is to disbelieve the godliness of human war planes patrolling our major cities, the FBI must not be placed in jeopardy. Put a re- nature’’ said Gandhi. marching parade routes and attending reli- newed emphasis on preventive diplomacy in- We can evolve. We can understand that gious services. And we are told to have a nice stead of pre-emptive strikes. Practice deter- war, violent death, the arms race, threats, ter- day. rence. Practice containment. Do not practice ror, environmental destruction, adverse global The projections of a menacing external envi- war in Iraq. Practice instead humanitarian aid climate change, corporate corruption, poverty, ronment breeds fear which percolates para- to children who are dying because hospitals ignorance and sickness are not our ultimate noia which becomes withdrawal and isolation. lack medical supplies. If Saddam Hussein destiny. Our eternal home is not eternal dark- Americans know intuitively fear is not our would visit destruction upon his people let us ness. We are made for something better, a home. Indomitability fostered Independence. not compound their woes. higher purpose, a higher calling here and now. CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1333 The world’s ills represent conditions which countless ways for a single soul to change or have made the ultimate sacrifice—giving their are not beyond our understanding nor beyond alter the life of another, if only a seed of lives to protect the freedoms in their new our control, but which yield to human intel- compassion or care were sown within those American homeland, beginning with the Civil who are able to give such things to others in ligence, the wisdom of the human heart and need. War. I stand in honor of the significant and the aspirations of the human spirit. To the future of America I would like to noteworthy contributions and sacrifices that As we face uncertain times, let us call upon offer a country full of helping hands, ones members of the Romanian community have our capacity for love. Let us call upon our ca- that will reach out to others in need. I would made here in Cleveland, and across the na- pacity for hope. Let us call upon our capacity like to see men and women and children tion. to believe in ourselves and in each other. Let alike, not only caring for their circle of f us call upon our capacity to make a dif- friends and for their families, but also assist- ference. Let us call upon our capacity to ing the people that are in need in their towns PERSONAL EXPLANATION and communities. Our country has proven to evolve as a nation. Let us call upon our rec- be able to accomplish many great feats and ognition of the power of unity which brings us this is one feat that can be achieved within HON. NEIL ABERCROMBIE here, and which enables us to envision the the boundaries of our own country. To con- OF HAWAII America of our fondest dreams. quer such a challenge we need to set our- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES f selves aside and lose all selfishness, putting our focus on others and their needs as well. Tuesday, July 23, 2002 NEW HAMPSHIRE’S 2001–2002 VFW While making our changes one heart at a Mr. ABERCROMBIE. Mr. Speaker, yester- VOICE OF DEMOCRACY SCHOLAR- time, one step at a time, and one life at a day and this morning, I was unavoidably de- SHIP CONTEST REACHING OUT time, we’ll be reaching out to the future of tained and I was unable to vote on matters TO AMERICA’S FUTURE America. Our country will be all that we’ve before the House at the time. Had I been dreamed it could be. America it’s the beau- tiful country in which we live and as Ameri- present, I would have voted: HON. CHARLES F. BASS cans, we should be proud of what we accom- Rollcall 324—H. Res. 439, Honoring OF NEW HAMPSHIRE plish as a nation, one step at a time. Corinne ‘‘Lindy’’ Claiborne Boggs on the 25th IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Anniversary of the founding of the Congres- f Tuesday, July 23, 2002 sional Women’s Caucus ‘‘yes’’; Rollcall 325— IN HONOR OF THE UNION & H. Res. 492, Expressing Gratitude for the Mr. BASS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to enter LEAGUE OF ROMANIAN SOCI- World Trade Center Clean-up and Recovery into the CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, the speech ETIES, INC. Efforts at Fresh Kills Landfill ‘‘yes’’. written by the 2002 Veterans of Foreign Wars f Voice of Democracy Scholarship winner, Clarissa Anderson. HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH IN HONOR OF 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF OHIO OF THE GARFIELD HEIGHTS REACHING OUT TO AMERICA’S FUTURE IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES BASEBALL LEAGUE (By Clarissa Anderson) Tuesday, July 23, 2002 America, the beautiful country in which we live, has a future brighter than most may Mr. KUCINICH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH see. It is the country where many families honor and recognition of the Union & League OF OHIO raise their children, brave people reside, in- of Romanian Societies, Inc., on the occasion IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES telligent people create, scientists explore, of their 96th Anniversary, to be celebrated in Tuesday, July 23, 2002 and foreigners and citizens vacation. It is a July, 2002, in Cleveland, Ohio, country with immense power and glory be- In 1928, two separate Romanian organiza- Mr. KUCINICH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in hind its name, but the future of such a place recognition and celebration of the Golden An- is yet to be discovered. The future of the tions—The Union and The League—unified to country that we love the most is what we become The Union & League of Romanian niversary of the Garfield Heights Baseball will make it to be. It is up to us now, who Societies, Inc. The organization continues to League. I also stand in honor of the founding are living here today, to make the history of be one of the largest Romanian organizations members of the League: Arthur Grugle, Dan America one that will make those who fol- in the United States, and has maintained its Kostell and John Rawlins, and all the individ- low behind us proud of the ones who walked rich history and legacy of service to others. uals over the past fifty years who have volun- before them. For almost one hundred years, the mem- teered countless hours to ensure that the Many battles have been fought in the past bers and leaders of the Union & League of League remain a viable and significant rec- to gain the freedoms we take for granted reational outlet for the youth of Garfield today, yet there are still battles to be won Romanian Societies have offered a source of amongst America’s own people. They are not hope, faith, support and resources to Amer- Heights. battles over hate or differences, but they are ican citizens of Romanian heritage, and Ro- The Garfield Heights Baseball League has rather battles over the hunger and the need manians abroad. The organization has un- the noteworthy distinction of being one of the of the people of whom we belong. The future doubtedly been a great source of strength for oldest self-supporting leagues in the nation. of America lies within each American living thousands of Romanian immigrants, and fos- Over the years, the League has grown and here today. There are several civil topics ters the continuity of Romania’s significant cul- changed, reflecting our evolving society in that could be improved upon to make the fu- tural, religious and historic heritage. many ways. Beginning with less than one hun- ture of our country one to be proud of. dred players, the League grew to over ninety While there are rich and famous stars mak- The Union & League of Romanian Soci- ing the latest movies, and the most well eties, Inc. has an impressive record of assist- teams playing on nine fields by the late seven- known scientists discovering, there are still ing and supporting Romanians in their home- ties. Today, over 1,000 youth, both boys and ones on the street who are in need of homes, land. In 1989, a Union & League Relief Fund girls are active players in the Garfield Heights love, care, clothing, and jobs. The able-mind- was established to assist Romania in its eco- Baseball League. ed and able-bodied people of America should nomic and social reconstruction. In 1990, a In 1987, the League formed the Garfield stand up and make this country proud by Relief Fund was created with funds specifically Heights Baseball League Hall of Fame. This making it a better place for all to live, even earmarked for Romania’s most vulnerable citi- honor is reserved for those individuals who the less fortunate. Volunteering an hour have gone well beyond the normal call of duy here or there to counsel a job searcher, to zenry—its children and elderly. The Society serve meals to the hungry, or even to show a continues to demonstrate support of its home- in supporting or enhancing the day-to-day op- little love and care to a child, can make a land—connecting the old world with the new— erations of the League, There are currently difference slowly, one step at a time, one life and never forgetting the sacrifices of ances- eighty-nine members in the Hall of Fame. In at a time, a little love at a time, and a little tors who journeyed before them. 1992, the League founded the Steve Huntz care at a time, we will slowly create the Mr. Speaker, please join me in honor and Alumni Award, named after the only League brightest age in America’s history. recognition of the Union & League of Roma- alumnus to play in the Major Leagues. When Americans can truly say that the nian Societies, Inc., based here in Cleveland. Mr. Speaker, please join me in honor, trib- quality of living in America is better than any other country, America will have suc- Americans of Romanian descent have be- ute, and celebration of the past and present ceeded as a whole. When all Americans can stowed their professional talents, sense of leaders of the Garfield Heights Baseball feel protected not only by the laws and community, and tradition and culture, within League, for their fifty years of commitment to power of the country, but also by the care of every facet of American society. Moreover, the youth of Garfield Heights. These leaders its people, we will have succeeded. There are thousands of Americans of Romanian descent are the guardians of the most beloved and E1334 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks July 24, 2002 historic game in American history, and be- have also played a role in blocking reforms as Rep. Pete Stark (D–Callf.), who is just cause of them, the boys and girls in Garfield in the past. But Matsui thinks charges that ahead of Matsui and behind Rangel on the se- Heights will come to know the joy of fielding Republicans are in bed with big business fit niority list. But Matsui is also less inclined neatly into a long-established Democratic to cut deals with the GOP than someone like a ground ball, hitting the winning run, team- storyline, meaning GOP efforts to fight back Rep. Benjamin Cardin (D–Md.). work, and winning and losing gracefully. The will fall on deaf ears. ‘‘You look at those three, he always seems Garfield Heights Baseball League has given ‘‘Just like the public knows that the to play the middle,’’ an aide to a GOP Ways its youthful ballplayers much more than the Democrats are better on Social Security and and Means member said of Matsui vis-a-vis love of the game—they’ve given generations Medicare and the Republicans have histori- Rangel and Stark. ‘‘You always have Matsui of kids an understanding of life’s lessons in cally been better on defense, they know that trying to sound like the voice of reason the form of a baseball game, and they’ve cre- Republicans are beholden to the business among those three.’’ But the aide cautioned that, while Matsui ated cherished childhood memories that last community,’’ Matsui said. ‘‘Republicans can’t change that, and for them to try to is pragmatic and relatively easy for Repub- from the early innings of childhood, to the bot- deny that would almost be licans to deal with, ‘‘don’t let that fool you, tom of the ninth, two down, tie score, bases counterintuitive.’’ He’s very partisan.’’ loaded. Batter up. Matsui is part of a group of more than two ‘‘There’s something in between being low- f dozen senior Democratic lawmakers—dubbed key and being a table thumper,’’ suggested the ‘‘extended leadership’’—who meet in Mi- Levin. ‘‘He’s in the middle.’’ ARTICLE ON REPRESENTATIVE nority Leader Richard Gephardt’s (D–Mo.) Matsui’s most prominent policy role in the MATSUI office every day at 5 p.m. when the House is past several years has been on trade pro- in session. Lately, ‘‘business-gate’’ has been motion authority, also known as fast-track. a prime topic of discussion. An avowed free-trader, Matsui whipped his HON. CHARLES B. RANGEL Democrats see the business scandals as a fellow Democrats to support fast-track in OF NEW YORK way to segue into their other top campaign 1993 and 1997, and he backed permanent nor- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES issues—prescription drugs and, especially, mal trade relations with China in 2000. But Matsui doesn’t support the current Tuesday, July 23, 2002 Social Security. The Democratic Congres- sional Campaign Committee sends out daily version of trade promotion authority, argu- Mr. RANGEL. Mr. Speaker, I would like to press releases accusing GOP lawmakers of ing that it may give the World Trade Organi- call your attention to the attached article on ‘‘breaking the trust,’’ and now Democrats zation the power to undermine American do- mestic laws. The bill passed the House last Rep. MATSUI featured in the Monday, July 22, charge that Republican plans for Social Se- curity reform will take money promised to December by just one vote, with only 21 2002 edition of Roll Call entitled: Bob Matsui: Democrats voting in favor. the Democrats’ Balancing Act. seniors and give it to those same scheming Wall Street brokers. Rep. Jim Kolbe (R–Ariz.) worked very Rep. MATSUI has been an outstanding and When House and Senate Democrats held a closely with Matsui on trade issues in the exemplary Member of the United States press conference July 12 to hit the GOP on past when the two lawmakers were on the House of Representatives for 24 years. On the corporate issues, Matsui’s contention that same side of the fight. But Matsui’s more re- Ways and Means Committee, which I am privi- ‘‘Republicans have a secret plan to privatize cent stances on trade bills have meant that, leged to serve as Ranking Democrat, Mr. MAT- Social Security’’ was CNN’s sound bite of the on a professional level, ‘‘that relationship has become somewhat strained,’’ said Kolbe, SUI has been a stalwart protector of Social Se- night. hastening to add that he still likes and re- curity and a champion of expanding free and Aside from pointing out that much of the corporate malfeasance now being spotlighted spects Matsui personally. fair trade. It is with pleasure and pride that I ‘‘We miss him a lot on the trade issues. I happened during the Clinton administration, ask that this article, which profiles his unwav- wish we could get him back.’’ Republicans also hope that the Democrats ering commitment and service to the com- may go too far and paint themselves as the AMBITION mittee, this august body, and the American anti-business party. With 12 terms in the House under his belt people be included in the CONGRESSIONAL Matsui is not particularly worried about a and a decent record of achievement, the 60- RECORD. backlash because he is 100 percent convinced year-old Matsui could look to expand his ho- of the efficacy of Democratic policies. rizons. BOB MATSUI: THE DEMOCRATS’ BALANCING ‘‘I think the business community knows But, having been in the minority now for ACT that the Democratic Party has been essen- eight years, Matsui doesn’t aspire to elected (By Ben Pershing) tially responsible for the growth in the econ- leadership and says his biggest goal is simply ROLL CALL—JULY 22, 2002 MONDAY omy in the last 50 years,’’ Matsui said, echo- to become chairman of the Ways and Means Try to get Rep. Robert Matsui (D–Calif.) to ing the common Democratic refrain that the subcommittee on Social Security. talk politics. You won’t get very far. current economic downturn coincided with Matsui is loyal to Rangel and won’t even After 24 years in Congress, he’s no stranger the Republicans moving back into the White entertain a question about whether he would to polls and tactics, and he’s happy to ex- House. like to become Ways and Means’ leading Democrat if the New Yorker leaves the plain why Democrats are better than Repub- MAN IN THE MIDDLE licans. But he’d really rather talk about pol- House before he does (and there’s no indica- Democrats believe it makes sense to de- tion that Rangel is going anywhere in the icy, which is why the current uproar over ac- ploy Matsui on the corporate scandals be- counting practices and corporate governance near future). cause he is seen as a relative voice of reason Yet it’s hard to imagine that Matsui suits him so well. on the Ways and Means minority roster. On an issue in which the politics are all wouldn’t want the job given his love for the ‘‘He doesn’t have a long list of sort of about policy and reporters are writing committee’s work. And with Stark’s well- knee-jerk, anti-business stuff,’’ said a senior breathless front-page stories about off-bal- documented history of outlandish remarks Gephardt aide, arguing that Matsui’s rel- ance sheet partnerships, wonks can be weap- and unpredictable behavior, it appears un- atively moderate record on economic issues ons. And that’s where Matsui comes in. As a likely that Democrats would ever hand him lends him added credibility. senior member of the Ways and Means Com- the top job on a major committee. Matsui is by no means the only—or even ‘‘I don’t think there’s any question that if mittee, Matsui, who currently serves as the most prominent—member of Ways and ranking member on the panel’s sub- Rangel leaves Matsui is the natural next Means to focus on this topic. With Gephardt candidate’’ to run Ways and Means, said a committee on Social Security, has had to and ranking member Charlie Rangel (D–N.Y.) spend the past several years playing defense. senior Democratic leadership aide. coordinating, committee Democrats such as On the political front, Matsui has toyed He’s expended most of his energy trying to Reps. Richard Neal (Mass.), Sander Levin with running for governor or the Senate in combat Republican proposals, with little op- (Mich.), Jim McDermott (Wash.) and Lloyd the past, but he points out now that the best portunity to advance his own. Doggett (Texas) have all carved out their But as he sees it, the current climate gives way to run statewide in California is to niches. Democrats a chance to attack. And he shoot first for a position such as lieutenant Matsui’s specialties are Social Security doesn’t think there is much the GOP can do governor, a job that he sees as far less at- and trade, though he is comfortable with about it. tractive than his current post in the House. just about everything in Ways and Means’ Matsui also did stints as treasurer and dep- ‘‘To some extent—and this is my belief,’’ broad portfolio. uty chairman of the Democratic National Matsui said in an interview last week, ‘‘They ‘‘He knows the subject well, but he also Committee in the ’90s, and his wife, Doris, are somewhat immobilized because they’ve knows how to place it in a larger context,’’ worked in the Clinton White House. But he’d received so much help from corporate Amer- said Levin. ‘‘He knows the forest and the still rather focus on substance. ica they really can’t take them on in an ef- trees.’’ ‘‘I enjoy the mechanics. When we had the fective way.’’ In terms of style, Matsui sits on the Ways trade issues and I was whipping it on behalf AN OPPORTUNITY and Means median. He gets less attention of the Clinton administration, I enjoyed Democrats have certainly received plenty than Rangel, the party’s political standard- that,’’ he recalled. ‘‘On the other hand, I of corporate contributions themselves and bearer on the panel, and he is not as liberal really enjoy policy. It is my strength.’’ CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1335 IN HONOR OF BLACKIE HOWLETT 48 HOURS IN A CHINESE bility of over 50 countries, where it has been DETENTION CENTER practiced freely and peacefully for the past seven years? Why does the Chinese govern- ment say bad things about it while the other HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH HON. JAMES P. McGOVERN 50 countries and their people, with various OF OHIO OF MASSACHUSETTS types of cultures, religions, and govern- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ments, support it? What is the real motive IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES behind this persecution? Is what the Chinese Tuesday, July 23, 2002 people hear everyday true? Tuesday, July 23, 2002 Mr. MCGOVERN. Mr. Speaker, today I met My brother and I went to China simply to ask the Chinese people to think about these Mr. KUCINICH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in with Daniel Pomerleau a student from Clark University in Worcester, Massachusetts. Last questions. We had no intentions of holding a honor and remembrance of Blackie Howlett, protest or getting arrested, and we have no United States Veteran, pilot, devoted husband, March, Mr. Pomerleau traveled to China to interest in political matters or attacking the father and grandfather, and dear friend to meet with fellow practitioners of Falun Dafa Chinese government. We also weren’t plan- many. and to learn more about the Chinese govern- ning on creating a media hype. I was set on ment’s persecution of its people. As a result of quietly returning home after a week or so of Mr. Howlett was born Jack J. Howlett Il his interaction with Chinese citizens, Mr. travel, and most of you would never have eighty-two years ago in his parents’ home on Pomerleau was held in a Chinese Detention known I had gone if I hadn’t been arrested. I Cleveland’s Westside. After attending John Center for nearly 48 hours. felt that if I could talk to just one person Marshall High School, he attended Baldwin- Mr. Pomerleau gave me a copy of Clark and clarify the truth to them so that this Wallace College. During the 1930’s, Howlett person knew the truth about this persecu- University’s WheatBread Magazine. The mag- tion and no longer wanted to go along wit it, learned to fly open-cockpit planes here in azine has a detailed description written by Mr. I would have accomplished what I had set Cleveland, from the Cosby Brothers, who were Pomerleau of his experiences in China. I ask out to do. local stunt pilots. unanimous consent to have Mr. Pomerleau’s Unfortunately, however, I didn’t make it article inserted in the CONGRESSIONAL very far. Mr. Howlett was an expert aviator, and uti- I arrived at the Beijing International Air- lized his skills and knowledge for the protec- RECORD. Mr. Speaker, I am certain that the U.S. port at approximately 4:00 pm on March 25, tion and service of the United States. As a U. and headed to a nearby subway station. I got S. Marine, Mr. Howlett was part of the military House of Representatives join me in thanking off at a busy Beijing street with people on Mr. Pomerleau for bringing his story to our at- crew that helped to build an airport in Kinston, Bicycles bustling about. Remembering my tention. NC. During that time, renown pilot Charles purpose of coming to China, I took the op- 48 HOURS IN A CHINESE DETENTION CENTER portunity to begin talking to a few people Lindbergh visited the base to train pilots. Mr. and hand them small pieces of information. (By Daniel Pomerleau) Howlett was one of Lindberg’s students. To- Everyone I handed it to looked at it, read a ward the end of WWII, he was stationed on Three weeks ago, my older brother and I few words, and exclaimed ‘‘Oh, Falun Dafa! Wake Island in the Pacific, as a Commanding were detained in China for talking to people Thank you!’’ They seemed very happy to be Officer of the Marine detachment. Mr. Howlett about Falun Dafa. I would like to share with receiving such information from a westerner. you my experience in the article below. But accepted the surrender of Japanese troops on After talking briefly with about five peo- before I do, I would like to briefly explain ple, a big ruffian approached me from be- Wake Island. Later, he remained in the service our reasons for going, as well as the current hind, grabbed my arm and pulled me to the and was in command of an airport at Osaka, situation in the persecution in China. side of the street. I was immediately sur- Japan. Several years after WWII, Mr. Howlett We departed from Logan airport on Sunday rounded by several other men and couldn’t left the military, and had achieved the status morning, March 24. We split up in Van- move. The men had red bandanas tied around of Major. couver, Canada, both of us heading in dif- their arms and didn’t identify who they ferent directions; my older brother Jason to were. One of them had the information I had After his imilitary tenure, Mr. Howlett joined Hong Kong and myself to Beijing. We handed out in his hand, so I knew who they Irving Cloud Publishing, where he founded planned to meet in Beijing a few days later were and what they were up to. They were Aviation Equipment and Maintenance Maga- and travel by train through the Northeast of thugs hired by the Chinese government to zine. Later, he founded Howlett and Associ- China. specifically arrest Falun Dafa practitioners. ates, a consultancy company, for aviation pub- We were traveling to China for similar rea- Most likely, they got an award for each new sons. We both wanted to expose the persecu- lications located around the globe. Mr. Howlett person they arrested. At that point, having tion of Falun Dafa to the Chinese people and read countless stories of the beatings and maintained his involvement and participation in share with them our personal experiences tortures that have occurred, I knew what I aviation throughout his life. During his senior with the practice. We have experienced many could be about to face. It was pretty scary. years, he founded the local chapter of the Sil- first-hand benefits from practicing Falun When I tried to leave and continue on my ver Wings Fraternity, an organization com- Dafa and its principles of truthfulness, com- way, they grabbed my luggage and didn’t prised of senior pilots. passion, and forbearance. We couldn’t under- allow me to move. They seemed very nervous stand how people could be tortured and and didn’t want the Chinese people on the In addition to his passion for flying through killed for doing something as harmless as street to know what was going on. Soon a po- the air, Mr. Howlett had a life-long interest in meditating and trying to be good people. lice van came and about seven uniformed po- flying across the ice. He was an active speed Good people should not be treated like crimi- lice began forcing me towards the van. At skater in his youth, and was an original mem- nals. this point, I knew it was probably my last While watching the persecution grind on ber of the Lake Erie Speed Skating Associa- chance to do what I had come to China to do, for the past two and half years, we have been so I called out as loud as I could to the huge tion. He also helped organize the United horrified by the accounts of harassment, ex- crowd that had gathered around me ‘‘Falun States Luge program, and was a team man- tortion, torture, rape, and killing of Falun Dafa Hao!’’ (Falun Dafa is Good). They ager for the United States Luge Team in the Dafa practitioners in Chinese prisons and looked stunned. Olympics. In 1989, Mr. Howlett was inducted labor camps every day. Over 150,000 people This was my first encounter with the vi- into the Cleveland Sports Hall of Fame. have been detained and physically abused, ciousness of this persecution; for, as soon as and nearly 400 have been tortured to death. I said those words, the police began slapping Mr. Howlett’s beloved wife, Dorothea, Groundless propaganda is spewed out day me in the face and kicking me in the legs to passed away in 2000. He was the beloved fa- after day by the Chinese President through keep me quite. ‘‘Falun Dafa is Good’’ is the ther of Jeffrey, Carrie and Jennifer, and one all media outlets to vilify the practice and last thing they wanted the Chinese people to grandchild. keep the death cases silent. As a result, the hear. As I continued to call it out to the average Chinese person knows nothing about crowd, I was picked up and thrown into the Mr. Speaker, Mr. Blackie Howlett was an the deaths, and even less about the thou- police van. The visors were closed and they extraordinary pilot, accomplished business- sands of honors and proclamations bestowed continued to kick me to keep me silent. man, dedicated citizen, and devoted family on Falun Dafa outside of China. Because all I was taken to a nearby police substation, man. Mr. Blackie Howlett will be greatly the books about the practice are outlawed, where I immediately asked to call the U.S. missed by all who knew him well, yet his leg- they only know what’s aired in the media. Embassy. They denied the request and in- acy of living life to its absolute fullest—a man It’s really sad. They are the biggest victims. stead took away my passport, airplane tick- The Chinese president, the man responsible ets, and wallet. Upon finding Falun Dafa in- who dared to soar where sunlight settles on for this persecution, claims that Falun Dafa formation in my bag, they said I had broken the highest cloud, a man whose energy and is detrimental to China’s social stability and the law and must be punished. I told them spark belied a gentle nature—will live on for must be crushed at all costs. Why then is it that they were the ones breaking the law. generations to come. proven to be so beneficial to the social sta- Their own constitution guarantees the right E1336 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks July 24, 2002 to freedom of speech and belief, and the Chi- were very intrigued to watch a westerner looking for ways to help others. She traveled nese president was breaking the Inter- perform the exercises. There were always at frequently to points across the globe, looking national Covenant of Human Rights by tor- least two guards on duty at all times, but for ways to improve the environment for chil- turing and killing innocent people. They said there were frequently up to five or six at var- dren living in impoverished areas. that it didn’t matter because I was in China ious times. and had to do what they said. I didn’t agree. During the whole time, I tried to remain Mrs. McCormack donated her time and They began asking me many questions and calm and put the principles of truthfulness, money to several worthy charitable organiza- kicked, slapped, and shoved me when I re- compassion, and forbearance into practice. tions, and encouraged others to do so. Instead fused to answer. After about one and a half For some of the guards, the ones that had a of accepting holiday and birthday gifts from hours of interrogation, I was taken to a hid- little bit of kind heart in them, it had a posi- families and friends, she requested that they den detention center located in a parking ga- tive effect. After a while, they could see I donate to the charity of their choice. was a good person and their consciences rage. Besides her philanthropic work and commit- The detention center had two cells in it. I began to function. They were more open to ment to volunteerism, Mrs. McCormack pos- was put into a cell by myself and my luggage what I said and didn’t yell back in reply. was kept away from me. The cell was very They didn’t want to have anything to do sessed a sharp sense for business, and suc- dirty and the bed was covered in stains. Most with the beatings. cessfully operated June McCormack Realty for of the policemen watching me were very At around 4:00 pm on March 27, the guards 25 years, before retiring in the mid-eighties. young and had no interest in arresting me. entered my cell and told me that it was time Mr. Speaker, please join me in honor and They were just doing their jobs. I felt very to leave. Upon walking out of the cell, I remembrance of June Allison McCormack, be- sorry for them because of this. Upon reading grabbed my luggage and was escorted into a police van with seven more uniformed police. loved wife of the late Earl Patrick McCormack, the information about Falun Dafa that I had devoted mother of four, and devoted grand- brought with me, they seemed shocked to see I was taken to a place where they picked up mother of ten. Mrs. McCormack leaves behind the pictures and read the information about my new return trip tickets, and then to the the people who have been killed. airport. At the airport, they drove the police a legacy of a generous spirit and devotion to I was locked in the cell by myself for the van up to the plane itself so that I was not helping others, especially children, and she next 45 hours until about 4:00 p.m., Wednes- allowed to come into contact with any other will be greatly missed. people while in China. They treated me like day the 27th. On different occasions, the f guards tried to get me to answer several a highly dangerous criminal. They most like- ly feared that I would tell the people I came questions as to where I was from, who I trav- FIGHTER PILOTS HONORED into contact with that Falun Dafa was good eled to China with, where I got the informa- and expose the beating I had received while tion I had brought with me, and if I had been in custody. in contact with anyone in China. I refused to HON. GARY G. MILLER Though it was very brutal, what I experi- answer any questions I thought could be used OF CALIFORNIA enced is nothing compared to what the peo- to distort the truth or used to hurt other ple in China have been facing everyday for IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES people. They also tried to get me to sign a the past two and a half years; and they don’t form several times, but I refused. On two oc- Tuesday, July 23, 2002 have a safe home to come home to. Hundreds casions, the guards were very violent. of thousands are languishing in labor camps Mr. MILLER of California. Mr. Speaker, I One of these times was in the afternoon on and detention centers all across the country rise today to pay tribute to a group of individ- Tuesday the 26th. After being escorted to where they are tortured with electric batons, uals who did a great service to our nation. and from the bathroom, I asked them if I beatings, sleep deprivation, and mind-alter- These men are fighter pilots from the Royal could do my homework (which I had brought ing drugs. If they refuse to sign statements with me from school). At this point, one of Australian Air Force and the New Zealand to give up practicing Falun Gong, they are Royal Air Force who were assigned to US the guards became very angry and pushed me forced into brainwashing classes where they back into the cell. He punched me in the are barraged with hate propaganda designed combat units and served as Forward Air Con- mouth and stomach, and kicked me down to to break their wills. The physical and mental trollers during the Vietnam War. I would like to the bed. I had a bloody lip for about 20 min- suffering is unimaginable. honor the following individuals: utes. The day I arrived in China, there was a ROYAL AUSTRALIAN AIR FORCE The other time was in the morning on huge police sweep in the northeast city of Wg. Cdr. Col Ackland, Flt. Lt. Ray Butler, Fg Wednesday, the 27th. When the guards were Changchun. The police seep came after a still asleep, I used a coin to write Chinese state order from the Chinese President two Off. Peter Condon, Flt. Lt. Garry Cooper, Flg. characters on the wall. The characters read weeks earlier to ‘‘kill without pardon’’ Falun Off. Mac Cottrell, Wg. Cdr. Vance Drummond, ‘Falun Dafa is good’, ‘truthfulness, compas- Dafa practitioners who post information or Flg. Off. Huck Ennis, Flt. Lt. Brian Fooks, Flt. sion, and forbearance is good’, and ‘Falun expose the truth of the persecution to other Lt. Tony Ford and Flg Off. Frank Fry. Dafa is a righteous practice.’ I signed it ‘an people. The police were given a quota: five Flt. Lt. Dick Gregory, Flt. Lt. Jack Hayden, American college student, March 27th.’ I practitioners for every one policeman. In one Flg. Off. Chris Hudnott, Flg. Off. Dick wrote the words because I felt it was the day, over 5,000 people were arrested. Over the Kelloway, Flt. Lt. Chris Langton, Wg. Cdr. only way left I had to let the people who course of a single week, dozens have report- came into the detention center know why I edly been executed. Peter Larard, Flg. Off. Chris Mirow, Flt. Lt. was there. Upon waking up, the guards were The situation becomes increasingly urgent Ken Mitchell, Flg. Off. Bruce Mouatt, Sqn. Ldr. stunned, and stared at the writing over and with each passing day, and is approaching Graham Neil, Sqn. Ldr. Dave Owens, Wg. over again. Two hours later, they came into the severity of Nazi Germany. Though I Cdr. Tony Powell, Sqn. Ldr. Rex Ramsay and the cell and washed the words away, demand- didn’t get to talk to many Chinese people di- Flt. Lt. Doug Riding. ing that I leave the cell with them so they rectly while in China, I am glad that at least Flg. Off. Dave Robson, Flg. Off. Barry could take my photo and thumbprints. I re- more people here are aware of the situation. Schultz, Flt. Lt. Bruce Searle, Flt. Lt. Ken fused. Again, I told them I was not a crimi- I hope that all kind-hearted people can offer nal and had done nothing wrong. I shouldn’t any support that they can. Semmler, Flt. Lt. Arthur Sibthorpe, Flt. Lt. Ron be here, and they should be out on the street Slater, Flt. Lt. Peter Smith, Wg. Cdr. Barry arresting people who commit real crimes and f Thomas, Flt. Lt. Gavin Thoms, Sqn. Ldr. rob people. Two of them dragged me out at IN HONOR OF ALLISION Nobby Williams, Flt. Lt. Roger Wilson and Flt. that point and began punching me in the MCCORMACK Lt. Bruce Wood. head and kicking me in the torso. In the end, NEW ZEALAND ROYAL AIR FORCE they were unsuccessful at taking my thumb- prints or photo. Later in the day, one of the HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH Flt. Lt. Murray Abel, Flg. Off. Mike Callanan, Flt. Lt. J.M. Denton, Flg. Off. B.W. Donnelly, mean-spirited guards spit in my face after I OF OHIO told him he shouldn’t persecute good people. Flt. Lt. Ross Ewing, Flt. Lt. Graeme Goldsmith, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES It was 24 hours before they asked me if I Wg. Cdr. R.F. Lawry, Flt. Lt. Bryan Lockie, Fg. wanted any food or water. At this point, I Tuesday, July 23, 2002 Off. Darryl McEvedy, Flt. Lt. Dick Metcalfe, went on a hunger strike for the remaining 24 Mr. KUCINICH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in Sqn. Ldr. John Scrimshaw, Flt. Lt. G.R. hours of my stay. I told them that my deten- honor and remembrance of June Allison Thompson, Wg. Cdr. Wallingford and Flt. Lt. tion was illegal and I would not eat or drink Peter Waller. until I was released. I practiced the Falun McCormack, community and political activist, Dafa exercises frequently to keep my energy successful businesswoman, beloved mother, I would also like to recognize Lt. Col. Eu- up and the guards got very quiet and looked grandmother, and trusted friend. gene Rossel and Flt. Lt. Garry Copper for ac- on intently as I went through the slow mo- Mrs. McCormack was an extremely kind tively pursuing decorations for these men who tion movements. Probably most of them soul with a generous spirit, who was always served our country in a time of need. CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1337 IN HONOR OF REVEREND GARY The men involved in wounding her so deep- sentencing corporate crooks to prison is a HOOVER ly, both physically and emotionally, are now necessary step to foster deterrence and re- behind bars, but that does not mean the fight store confidence in our financial systems and HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH for justice is over. I urge all Denverites to fol- markets. Already our constituents are ahead OF OHIO low her belief that, ‘‘we should stick together of the lawmakers in demanding justice. Those IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES no matter what color you are.’’ members who are soft on white collar crime For my part, I will continue to introduce and will pay at the polls. It is the Great American Tuesday, July 23, 2002 support legislation that will strengthen the reg- Middle Class that is now being victimized. The Mr. KUCINICH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in ulations for purchasing assault weapons by following RAP poem summarizes their senti- honor and recognition of the Reverend Gary working to close the ‘‘gun show loop hole’’. ment: Hoover, OSB, on the occasion of his 25th An- Furthermore, I will continue to work towards MESSAGE TO THE REPUBLICAN MOB niversary of his profession of vows, on July strengthening the penalties for hate crimes, Before you merely mauled welfare mothers, 16, 2002. the kind of crime that took the lives of both But now you’re messing with Reverend Hoover, a Benedictine monk, has Jeannie Van Velkinburgh and Oumar Dia. The Great American Middle Class; taught theology at Benedictine High School for f We’ll kick your rear! the past eighteen years. He has recently been Grandfathers are full of fear, assigned to the position of Director of Alumni IN HONOR OF FRANCIS SCOTT New anger after every tear, Affairs at the High School. CWIKLINSKI Our pensions down the drain, In addition to his new position and teaching No shelter from old age rain; duties, Reverend Hoover is the director of O say Newt can you see HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH Pain and suffering you contracted for me? Campus Ministry, and is the chaplain for OF OHIO Chisel swindle in the great greed spree, Benedictine’s athletic teams. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Criminals still strutting free, Reverend Hoover continues to demonstrate Tuesday, July 23, 2002 Lock up that mugger his commitment and dedication to his faith, With the 400 million dollar loan, and to the students and families he serves. He Mr. KUCINICH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in Tell the crook building that is an integral part of what makes Benedictine honor and remembrance of Francis Scott Multi-million dollar home High School an outstanding, faith-centered, (Frank) Cwiklinski, U.S. Military Academy You’ll shoot if he lays another stone. educational institution. graduate, Persian Gulf War veteran, executive Stage a raid editor of the Cleveland State Law Review, and On all the board room whores Mr. Speaker, please join me in honor and Hiding behind fancy carved doors; recognition of Reverend Gary Hoover, on the trusted friend to many. Bring out the hand cuffs, occasion of his 25th Anniversary in the priest- Following his graduation from Valley Forge Shine bright lights in haughty faces, hood. Reverend Hoover’s dedication, counsel, High School in 1985, Mr. Cwiklinski attended Drag them through drug pusher paces; and teaching have enhanced and strength- West Point Academy, and graduated in 1989. Grill Martha and the Hamptons crowd, ened the entire Benedictine community. Following his college graduation, he served in Make them confess Early and loud. f the Army as a First Lieutenant during Oper- ation Desert Storm. Mr. Cwiklinski worked on Special prosecutors to the front lines. TRIBUTE TO JEANNIE VAN renovating rental properties in Cleveland’s In 2002 we have real crimes, VELKINBURGH Whitewater was just kid stuff; Tremont neighborhood prior to attending law Let’s play Harkin and Halliburton bluff: school. At each turn HON. DIANA DeGETTE Besides writing for the Law Review, Mr. Take ten million and run— OF COLORADO Cwiklinski was a columnist for The Gavel, the Insiders have all the fun, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES official newspaper of Cleveland-Marshall Col- A tax break bonus lege of Law. He was ranked in the top ten per- For each step you mount, Tuesday, July 23, 2002 cent of his class, and was scheduled to grad- Ordinary dumb investors Ms. DEGETTE. Mr. Speaker, Today, I join uate this December. Can’t follow the count. all of Denver in sorrow at the tragic loss of Mr. Speaker, Mr. Cwiklinski’s endless en- Chisel swindle in the great greed spree, one our city’s great heroines and in offering O say Newt can you see ergy, quick smile, and friendly demeanor Pain and suffering you contracted for me? my heartfelt condolences to her sons, Joseph greatly enriched the lives of all who knew him, Before you merely mauled welfare mothers, and Anthony. A person of great courage and especial his family, friends and colleagues, But now you’re messing with selflessness, Jeannie Van Velkinburgh exem- and though he will never be forgotten, he will The Great American Middle Class; plifies the virtues Denver strives for. be greatly missed. At the November showdown On the night of November 18, 1997, Jean- f We’ll be kicking your elephant (bleep)! nie was shot and paralyzed while trying to pre- f vent the murder of Oumar Dia, a West African SERIOUS CRIMINAL DEEDS MUST immigrant living in Denver, who was attacked BE PUNISHED THE FINANCIAL MARKETS, SECU- just because he was black. RITIES AND ACCOUNTING INDUS- Despite struggling everyday with her paral- HON. MAJOR R. OWENS TRIES HAVE CAUSED AMERICAN ysis, Jeannie never regretted putting her own OF NEW YORK TAXPAYERS AND INVESTORS TO LOSE $4 TRILLION SINCE 2000 life at risk to try save the life of a stranger. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Just last week she reiterated her conviction that she had done the right thing, saying, Tuesday, July 23, 2002 HON. DANNY K. DAVIS ‘‘You’re supposed to help people when things Mr. OWENS. Mr. Speaker, the massive suf- OF ILLINOIS are going wrong . . . If you walk away, how fering being inflicted on millions of employees IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES can you call yourself a good person?’’ and investors by corporate thieves is still dif- Everyone in our community can learn from ficult to comprehend. Members of Congress Tuesday, July 23, 2002 Jeannie’s legacy of love and respect for all have a duty to clarify the murky ‘‘infectious Mr. DAVIS of Illinois. Mr. Speaker, before people, regardless of their race, religion, or greed’’ scenarios unfolding everyday. Stealing Enron Corporation’s bankruptcy filing in De- ethnicity. While her ongoing efforts to recover by very sophisticated means is still thievery. cember 2001, the firm was widely regarded as from the attack were so difficult, Jeannie re- When an executive is granted a 400 million one of the most innovative, fastest growing, mained an icon of the fight for equality. Es- dollar loan, there is no way to explain it as a and best managed businesses in the United quire Magazine recognized her in 1998 as one rational business decision. Congress must States. With the swift collapse, shareholders, of the ‘‘New American Heroes’’ for standing up confront this dirty business by pushing harder including thousands of Enron workers who for a man she had never met before. In 1999 for the confiscation of stolen money. We must held company stock in their 401 (k) retirement she received the prestigious Hubert H. Hum- establish a system for restitution to swindled accounts, lost tens of billions of dollars. It now phrey Award from the Leadership Conference employees, current and retired. And Congress appears that Enron was in terrible financial on Civil Rights for exemplifying Humphrey’s must push for greater criminal penalties. shape as early as 2000, burdened with debt legacy of selflessness and devoted service for The very rich insiders must be forced to and money-losing businesses, but manipu- equality. confront their crimes. Deprival of liberty by lated its accounting statements to hide these E1338 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks July 24, 2002 problems. Now, WorldCom, the nation’s sec- armed forces as we wage our war against ter- for the election of all members of the legisla- ond-largest long distance telephone company rorism. ture by the free will of the people. The ratifica- has been charged with fraud by the Securities At the 14th Annual Reunion on September tion of the constitution by the people of Puerto and Exchange Commission. Reports have re- 28th 2001, the U.S.S Sierra Veterans Associa- Rico is the most significant democratic vealed that WorldCom defrauded investors by tion passed a Resolution expressing their achievement for Puerto Rico in the 20th Cen- improper accounting practices for $3.9 billion anger at the terrorists attacks of September tury. in expenses during 2001. 11, 2001 and voicing their support of the At the outbreak of the Spanish-American We are discovering that publicly traded President and Congress taking appropriate ac- War, Puerto Rico already had a strong sense companies have contributed to bilking the tion in combating terrorism. In addition, the as- of nationhood and had achieved a high degree American investors and taxpayers out of about sociation expressed their condolences for the of autonomy under Spanish colonial rule. $4 trillion since 2000 due to unaccountable fi- destruction and loss of so many innocent lives However, the initial U.S. rule on the Island, did nancial filings, accounting errors, misinforma- following those barbaric attacks against the not automatically bring democracy and tion, and mismanagement of funds that has World Trade Center and the Pentagon, and progress for Puerto Rico. For decades Puerto caused the financial markets to become unsta- over the skies of Pennsylvania. Ricans continued to strive for autonomy and ble. Where are our watchdogs? They were no- It is important for us to recognize individuals democratic rights. In 1917, the United States where to be found when it comes to integrity. and organizations that are expressing their pa- granted Puerto Ricans U.S. citizenship, but In order to ensure corporate accountability, triotism, for just as we appreciate their support very little was provided to increase Puerto we need to establish under the jurisdiction of of our efforts to protect the American public, Rican participation in local government. In the the Securities Exchange Commission (SEC) they must know that we appreciate their 1940’s, a new generation of Puerto Rican ways to regulate accounting firms that audit steadfast resolve towards fighting terror in leaders sought a transformation in the relation- SEC registrants (publicly trade firms). This their hearts and minds. ship between the United States and Puerto type of structure could be empowered to Accordingly, it is my privilege to present the Rico, in order to provide the necessary demo- charge registrants with annual fees to pay for house with the U.S.S. Sierra Veterans Asso- cratic tools for the economic, social and polit- the cost of staff to carry out the suggested ciation Resolution in support of our war ical development of the Island. ˜ « plan of surveillance of auditors. This concept against terrorism and assure them that their Leaders like Luis Munoz-Marõn, Antonio Femos, Jaime Benitez, and others, worked to would intervene between a registrant and it’s message has been received and that we will pave the way for a new relationship between auditor before, during and at the end of an work diligently and act decisively to protect in- Puerto Rico and the United States. nocent American lives. audit, it would be more effective than the cur- In 1950, the U.S. Congress responded to rent regulatory system in achieving: The Domain Of The Golden Dragon (Ruler Of Puerto Rico’s claim to autonomy, by approving An early warning of potential financial disas- The 180th Meridian) Invaded September 7, Public Law 600, which recognized the right of ters such as Enron and WorldCom; 1944 the Puerto Rican people to write and adopt Requiring a change in auditors when the U.S.S. Sierra (AD 18) VETERANS ASSOCIATION their own constitution as a compact between SEC deems it appropriate; ‘‘THE SHIP WITH THE HELPING HANDS’’ the two nations. A Puerto Rican Constitutional Require pre-approval of consulting engage- A RESOLUTION Convention drafted the new Constitution, ments for a registrant to be conducted by it’s Whereas: We of the U.S.S. Sierra [AD–18] which was signed into law by President Tru- auditor; Veterans’ Association have gathered inn man and subsequently ratified by the over- And, improve the format and content of fi- Portsmouth, Virginia on September 28, 2001 whelming majority of Puerto Rico. nancial and the auditor reports by including in- for our 14th annual reunion. The Commonwealth is the result of a great formation about labor relations, research and Whereas: We, United States Veterans, are generation of Puerto Rican and American development, marketing programs, and new very angry and disturbed over the terrorists’’ leaders driven by a progressive vision and products. attacks on the United States which occurred commitment to democratic values. President on September 11, 2001 with the resulting de- These are the kinds of things that must be Harry Truman said: ‘‘The Commonwealth of done. Therefore, I have irtroduced on today a struction and loss of so many innocent lives. Be it resolved that we, U.S.S. Sierra Vet- Puerto Rico will be a government which is bill to establish an Office of Audit Review with- erans, encourage and support our com- truly by consent of the governed. No govern- in the Securities and Exchange Commission to mander-in-chief, the United States Congress ment can be invested with higher dignity and ensure the audits of certain public companies. and those so delegated in all efforts to locate greater worth than one based upon the prin- f those individuals and groups responsible in ciple of consent. The people of the United any way for the tragic disruption of our se- States and Puerto Rico are entering into a PERSONAL EXPLANATION curity and freedom and to impose appro- new relationship that will serve as an inspira- priate punishment in a timely and thorough tion to all who love freedom and hate tyr- manner. HON. JAMES H. MALONEY anny.’’ OF CONNECTICUT f The Commonwealth is based on the free IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES THE 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE will of the Puerto Rican people who have sup- ported the commonwealth status in all 3 plebi- Tuesday, July 23, 2002 CONSTITUTION OF THE COMMON- scites celebrated on the issue to date. The WEALTH OF PUERTO RICO Mr. MALONEY of Connecticut. Mr. Speaker, majority of Puerto Ricans prefer common- I was absent on Monday, July 22, 2002, and ´ ´ wealth over statehood and independence be- missed rollcall votes No. 324, and No. 325. HON. ANIBAL ACEVEDO-VILA cause it is the only status that allows them to Had I been present, I would have voted Aye OF PUERTO RICO preserve and promote their cultural identity, on roll call No. 324, and Aye on roll call No. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES while maintaining the benefits of their political 325. Tuesday, July 23, 2002 relationship with the United States. f Commonwealth is the only political and legal « Mr. ACEVEDO-VILA. Mr. Speaker, this arrangement that harmonizes two central aspi- RECOGNIZING THE U.S.S. ‘‘SI- Thursday, July 25, Puerto Rico celebrates the rations of the Puerto Rican people. On the ERRA’’ VETERANS ASSOCIA- 50th Anniversary of the adoption of its Con- one hand, Puerto Rican’s will to preserve their TION’S RESOLUTION OF SUP- stitution as a Commonwealth. This Constitu- autonomy and promote their distinct national PORT FOR OUR WAR AGAINST tion established a unique relationship between identity, and on the other, their desire to pre- TERRORISM Puerto Rico and the United States, which has serve their U.S. citizenship and ties with the enabled Puerto Ricans to preserve and pro- Unites States. Both aspirations are realized HON. BENJAMIN A. GILMAN mote our cultural identity, while guaranteeing under the commonwealth. Moreover, the pro- OF NEW YORK our United States citizenship and protecting commonwealth movement represents the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the values of liberty and justice that we share Puerto Rican center, accommodating two radi- with all Americans. cally conflicting political forces: independence Tuesday, July 23, 2002 This Constitution established a republican and statehood. Mr. GILMAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to form of government, and provided for a broad The Commonwealth is based on four pillars: express my gratitude to the U.S.S. Sierra Vet- Bill of Rights that followed both the U.S. Con- (1) common U.S. citizenship, (2) common de- erans Association for their patriotism and sup- stitution and the Universal Declaration of the fense, (3) common currency and trade; and port of our President, the Congress, and our Rights of Man. This Constitution also provided (4) fiscal and political autonomy. CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1339 Puerto Ricans treasure the U.S. citizenship. Puerto Rico to reach a decision on this matter The legislation I am introducing today ad- They believe it represents the values of our in the fairest manner possible. dresses this need by encouraging small- and democracy, liberty and justice that they share Puerto Ricans believe that Congress will re- mid-size employers, where pension coverage with all Americans. Thousands of Puerto spect their expressed will. But Congress will is severely deficient, to not only offer plans, Ricans have fought with valor and died as respond only if we come to Washington with but to provide contributions to their lower paid U.S. soldiers in all armed conflicts since World one voice, as a people. If we come divided, as workers. Each of these provisions standing War I, and today they are proudly fighting the in tribes, history has taught us, nothing will be alone would improve coverage and our na- accomplished. war against terrorism. tional savings rate. Combined, they strongly To deal with this persistent obstacle, Gov- The economic and social benefits of the complement each other making passage of Commonwealth have been extraordinary. ernor Caldero«n have invited all three political this bill imperative. Puerto Rico’s economic transformation was parties in Puerto Rico to join in a process to led by Governor Luis Mun˜oz-Mar«õn and his reach a consensus as to the procedural mech- The first provision expands and makes per- Popular Democratic Party. The economic de- anism we should follow, and will soon an- manent the current Savers’ Credit that was velopment project named ‘‘Operation Boot- nounce the formation of a Commission of signed into law last year. Currently, married straps’’ combined government investment, Puerto Rican Unity and Consensus. couples earning less than $30,000 are entitled education, training and tax-exemptions. This Commission will be composed of equal to a credit of half their retirement plan con- Mun˜oz-Mar«õn’s leadership along with the U.S. numbers of representatives of Puerto Rico’s tribution. Those with income between $30,001 government’s assistance, transformed Puerto three political parties, as well as a number of and $32,500 are eligible for a 20 percent cred- Rico into a modern and competitive country. renowned jurists and other eminent private it, and a 10 percent credit is available for Puerto Rico’s fiscal autonomy has been cru- citizens, selected by the three parties in con- those with incomes above $32,500 and less sensus. The Commission will then seek to cial to these achievements. Fiscal autonomy than $50,000. means that for tax purposes Puerto Rico is reach non-partisan consensus on the proce- considered a foreign jurisdiction. This tool al- dure to be followed in future status discus- This bill would gradually phase the credit lows Puerto Rico to collect its own taxes, set sions. rate down for marricd couples with incomes its own fiscal priorities, and compete effec- Notwithstanding this historic non-partisan between $30,000 and $55,000 and other filers tively with other foreign jurisdictions. Although process proposed by the Governor, I must tell with incomes between $15,000 and $27,500, U.S. residents in Puerto Rico do not pay fed- you that the overwhelming majority of the peo- eliminating the cliff-like structure of the current eral income tax, they do pay federal payroll ple of Puerto Rican respect and cherish our credit. Commonwealth constitution. taxes. North Dakotans will greatly benefit from this The Commonwealth’s success has been To further explain my views on the present and future of the Commonwealth and the need provision. The average median household in- very beneficial for the United States as well. come in North Dakota is about $35,000. Over Today, Puerto Rico is the #1 per capita con- of a new Puerto Rican consensus, I am sub- mitting for the RECORD a speech that I gave one-third (38 percent) of households in the sumer of U.S. products in the world; and the state have incomes of less than $30,000. 9th largest market for U.S. goods in the world. on April 26, 2002 at Harvard’s JFK School of Government. Workers in these households will receive $.50 In 1999, Puerto Rico purchased $16 billion for every dollar that they save in their 401(k) worth of U.S. products, which translates into This week all Americans ought to celebrate or IRA. An additional 34 percent of house- 320,000 jobs on the mainland. the 50th Anniversary of the Constitution of the holds in North Dakota have incomes between Today, the overwhelming majority of Puerto Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, not only be- Ricans live a better life thanks to the Com- cause for the extraordinary achievements of $30,000 and $50,000. Workers in these monwealth. Moreover, in my view, common- the past 50 years but also for the bright future households will receive between $.10 and wealth status was ahead of its time. The com- of growth that we have ahead. $.20 for every dollar that they save in their monwealth is a pragmatic model capable of f 401(k) or IRA. This additional money will help North Dakotans, and especially baby boomers, dealing with real problems; it is flexible and INTRODUCTION OF THE RETIRE- plan for their retirement. adaptable to the new global context. In fact, MENT SECURITY FOR ALL AMER- contemporary political theorists and scholars ICANS ACT The second provision of the bill requires all have recognized the benefits of an autono- employers with more than 10 employees, who mous arrangement such as the Common- HON. EARL POMEROY do not currently offer their employees a quali- wealth of Puerto Rico. In the new world order, OF NORTH DAKOTA fied retirement plan, to provide their workers traditional concepts of political theory such as IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES with the option of a payroll deduction IRA. A sovereignty, state and citizenship have Tuesday, July 23, 2002 payroll deduction IRA will allow workers to changed and become more flexible. The focus save small amounts out of each paycheck in- Mr. POMEROY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to today is on cooperation, integration and open- stead of making periodic or annual contribu- introduce the ‘‘Retirement Security for All ness. tions to an IRA. This savings mechanism is As anticipated by its creators, the Common- Americans Act,’’ legislation that will help all of desperately needed among workers and small wealth may be continuously improved and en- our nation’s workers save for their retirement. employers who cannot afford to establish pen- hanced. Under an enhanced commonwealth, Sen. JEFF BINGAMAN (DÐN.M.) has already in- sion plans. To offset any administrative cost, a Puerto Ricans have a prosperous future troduced a companion bill in the Senate, and tax credit of $200 for the first year and $50 for ahead. I am proud to sponsor this bill in the House. The view that Commonwealth is the best al- Although there are several ways to measure subsequent years is provided to the employer. ternative for the island is shared by the major- pension coverage, there is one constant sta- The final section incorporates the Senate ity of Puerto Ricans. Statehood has never tistic—less than half of the workers in our passed provision that was eliminated in the been favored in any plebiscite on status. Inde- country are covered by an employer spon- Economic Growth and Tax Relief Reconcili- pendence today has less than 5 percent of sored pension plan. In spite of numerous in- ation Act of 2001 conference that provides support. The Commonwealth was chosen by centives provided by Congress over the years, small businesses with a tax credit for their the voters in 1952, and it has been favored in this coverage rate has remained virtually un- contributions to the retirement accounts of every plebiscite since—in 1967, 1993 and changed for the past three decades. In my their non-highly compensated employees. This 1998. home state of North Dakota, the plan partici- should not only encourage many employers to That being said, the issue is not settled and pation rate is lower than the national average. offer a plan for the first time, but also create Puerto Ricans are still divided. It is important Only 41 percent of workers participate in a re- a noteworthy incentive to contribute to these to understand that in the 1950Ð52 process, tirement plan in the state. Therefore, about 60 employees’ accounts. Puerto Rico exercised, but did not exhaust its percent of North Dakota’s workers are without right to self-determination. In other words, coverage and will have to fund their I look forward to working with my colleagues Puerto Rico still preserves its fundamental retiremnent through personal savings and So- to bridge this gap in pension coverage in our right to self-determination. cial Security. Unfortunately, most private sec- country. We must continue to advance pro- In fact, one of the primary obstacles to any tor workers who do not have a pension or re- posals that will make meaningful improve- process to deal with the status of Puerto Rico tirement plan will not have significant savings, ments. I know this legislation is needed in has been a fundamental lack of agreement as leaving them only with Social Security as their North Dakota, and I hope my colleagues will to which mechanism would allow the people of main source of income in retirement. join me in passing this important legislation. E1340 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks July 24, 2002 COMMENDING THE TROOPS AT U.S. bers, or ‘‘weekend warriors’’, as they are often ada and other states throw them in the gar- NAVAL BASE GUANTANAMO BAY known. Many are self-employed or hold critical bage and truck them into our state. It is long positions in their companies. The extremely past time to enact a ban on imported trash. HON. JAMES R. LANGEVIN unique demand of this war on terrorism is a I introduced the first bill to allow local com- OF RHODE ISLAND duty that is shared by employers and employ- munities the ability to say ‘‘no’’ to out-of-state IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ees alike. Many Guard members expect to be and Canadian trash in 1989 and passed it away from their families and jobs for four through the House in 1994—only to have Re- Tuesday, July 23, 2002 months, which could impose a significant fi- publicans block it in the Senate. Mr. LANGEVIN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to nancial and psychological burden on members Today, Representative ROGERS offers an pay tribute to the patriotism of 100 of my fel- at a time when they need to be functioning at approach that many of us have been talking low Rhode Islanders, who are members of the 100 percent. The support they receive is crit- about for some time. We need to stop these 43rd Military Police Brigade of the Rhode Is- ical to the success of their mission. trash trucks at our bridges and make it as dif- land Army National Guard. As I speak, these I am proud as an American and a Rhode Is- ficult as possible for them to do business in fine men and women are deployed to U.S. lander to recognize this partnership in patriot- Michigan. Naval Base Guantanamo Bay in Cuba, where ism displayed by the guardsmen of the 43rd Ensuring our border agents do not use their they are part of Joint Task Force-160. The Military Police Brigade, their families and their scarce resources to facilitate the flow of trash mission of Joint Task Force-160 is to oversee employers in their deployment as part of Joint from Canada is a good first step, but we need the care, custody and control of the detainees Task Force 160. to do more. We need to enact the Bonior-Din- who have been apprehended by United States f gell-Doyle-Greenwood-Upton legislation, which and international forces in the global war on would allow local communities to ban out-of- terrorism. The 43rd Military Police Brigade is LEAP AWARD WINNERS IN state and Canadian trash. serving as the core staff and headquarters for ORANGE COUNTY I commend Representative ROGERS for the entire Joint Task Force, as well as pro- drawing attention to this critically important viding critical security requirements for Camp HON. LORETTA SANCHEZ issue for Michigan’s families and look forward Delta, where the detainees are being held. Ad- OF CALIFORNIA to working with him to enact a permanent ban ditionally, they support the efforts of Joint Task IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES on imported trash. Force-170, which includes both the FBI and f the CfA, who are handling interrogation of the Tuesday, July 23, 2002 detainees. In deploying to Guantanamo Bay, Ms. SANCHEZ. Mr. Speaker, Today I rise to TRIBUTE TO ANN MORGAN, U.S. they have been reunited with their commander honor Chongge Vang and Debbie Barba for BUREAU OF LAND MANAGE- and fellow Rhode Island Guardsman, Brigadier their leadership and dedication to the Asian MENT’S COLORADO STATE DI- General Rick Backus, who became the Task community of Orange County. RECTOR Force Commander in March of this year. Debbie, a third generation Japanese-Amer- U.S. Naval Base Guantanamo Bay is over ican, worked her way up from telephone oper- HON. MARK UDALL 45 square miles and is not only the oldest ator to Vice President of Local Operations for OF COLORADO U.S. base overseas but it is also the only one Pacific Bell. During her tenure, she provided a IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES in a Communist country. It is located on the wonderful example to others in our community Tuesday, July 23, 2002 southeast corner of Cuba, and is about 400 air by returning to school and working to obtain miles from Miami, Florida. For these Guard her undergraduate degree from the University Mr. UDALL of Colorado. Mr. Speaker, I rise members it is home because it is where their of Redlands. today to pay tribute to the Ann Morgan, the country needs them to be. They are an inte- Chongge Vang fled Laos in the late 1970’s State Director of the Colorado Office of the gral part of the 1,700 members of Joint Task after fighting alongside the American CIA in a U.S. Bureau of Land Management—the BLM. Force-160, made up of servicemen and secret war. Since his arrival in Orange County, Ann will be leaving this position this week, women from the Air Force, Army, Navy, Ma- he has helped countless members of the after nearly five years of distinguished service rines and Coast Guard, and they are all un- Hmong community to become U.S. citizens in that demanding job. sung heroes of the war on terrorism. and receive health care and other social-serv- Ann started as Colorado State Director of The 43rd Military Police is a mobilized Na- ice support. the BLM in October 1997. In our state, the tional Guard unit from my hometown of War- A modest man, Vang considers himself BLM manages 8.4 million acres that include wick, Rhode Island. They recently made his- more of a helper than a leader. He stated that the full range of Colorado’s diverse land tory when, on May 20, 2002, they became the he became a leader only because others did forms, from forested areas, to river corridors, first National Guard unit to assume the role of not answer the call. to red rock plateaus and open range expanses a joint task force command. Clearly this dem- The Leadership Education for Asian Pacifics along the western slope. Managing these var- onstrates the ability of the National Guard to organization has recognized these two lead- ied landscapes presents many challenges. Im- seamlessly transition into an active duty com- ers. I would like to personally thank them for portant balances must be struck between mand. This complete integration of a National their hard work and the positive example they those that wish to use these lands for wildlife Guard Unit into a Joint Task Force is a tribute set for others in my district. protection, open space, recreation, mineral de- to both the National Guard Bureau and the f velopment, grazing, timbering and oil and gas U.S. Army. extraction. A member of my staff recently had the privi- KEEPING CANADIAN TRASH OUT As State Director, Ann had to work with the lege of visiting these Guard members at OF MICHIGAN diverse interests to strike that balance. Her Guantanamo. He told me that it was impos- approach was to work for the kind of commu- sible not to be struck by the professionalism HON. DAVID E. BONIOR nity-based partnerships that are so important and dedication of these men and women. OF MICHIGAN for true multiple-use management. An exam- Their morale is excellent, despite the incred- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ple of this is the Colorado Outdoor Recreation ibly stressful task they have. They make every Roundtable, where Ann was an active mem- daily decision, which affects the lives of 1,700 Tuesday, July 23, 2002 ber. She also served as a co-chair of the Col- troops and 564 detainees, and they are our Mr. BONIOR. Mr. Speaker, our state is a orado Environmental Partnership, and has next-door neighbors. They are accomplishing cathedral—not a dumping ground for Cana- been an advisor to the University of Colorado something they have constantly prepared for dian trash. Natural Resources Law Center. She also en- but never imagined would become reality in For nearly 30 years, those of us in Michigan couraged BLM to work across jurisdictional this way. They have been assigned an awe- have taken responsibility for our own trash. lines with the U.S. Forest Service and Colo- some challenge and have risen to the occa- In the early 1970s, I worked with my col- rado State Parks to better manage these sion. leagues in the State Legislature and the Michi- lands and serve the public. In recognizing these members of the Rhode gan United Conservation Clubs (MUCC) to Ann recognized the value in conserving Island National Guard, I also want to acknowl- make Michigan the first industrial state in the landscapes so that today’s and future genera- edge the outstanding support that they receive nation to enact a bottle bill. tions of visitors can enjoy the beauty and rec- from their families and their employers. Most Michigan families wait in line to return their reational potential of these public lands. To of these Guard members are traditional mem- bottles and cans, meanwhile people in Can- that end, she has helped build support for and CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1341 increased the size of National Landscape SALE OF ISRAELI ARROW WEAPON States and India. For the past several Conservation System units. Working with the SYSTEM TO INDIA months, the US and India have participated Colorado Congressional delegation, she was in numerous joint military exercises which have fostered a strong defense relationship instrumental in the designation of the Gunni- HON. FRANK PALLONE, JR. between the two countries, which share son Gorge and Colorado Canyons National OF NEW JERSEY democratic interests and have been working Conservation Areas and the designation of wil- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES together well against global terrorism. derness areas within those NCAs. In addition, the Arrow Weapon System was Tuesday, July 23, 2002 created to defend against short-range and Through her leadership and the good work Mr. PALLONE. Mr. Speaker, I rise on the medium-range ballistic missiles. Therefore, of the BLM employees, important guidelines House floor this evening to discuss the sale of India’s interest in the Arrow Weapon System are in place to make sure that recreation, is to improve missile defense, not offense, the Israeli Arrow Weapon System to India. grazing and other uses do not negatively im- which is a key factor regarding this sale that According to several reports, Mr. Speaker, needs to be considered. pact our public lands. These guidelines help there is support within the Pentagon and sup- underscore that the environment can be pro- There have also been reports that indicate port from Israel to make the sale of the Arrow that India is preparing to buy parts from the tected in concert with economic benefits that Weapon System a reality. However, Secretary United States for military equipment such inure to communities by these resources and Powell and the State Department are pre- as helicopters, jets and radar systems. The activities. paring to express objection to India’s purchase sale of this equipment was initially delayed She also helped BLM make important of this missile defense system from Israel, due due to sanctions imposed on India in May 1998. Those sanctions have been lifted for strides toward integrating fire into overall land to the current military standoff between India nearly one year and I request that the sale of management. Today, the Colorado BLM has and Pakistan. this equipment not be delayed due to the in place state-of-the-art Fire Management I sent a letter today to Secretary Powell, re- current situation between India and Paki- Plans, which utilizes naturally ignited fires to questing that the Secretary not delay or op- stan. meet resource objectives. She has also pose India’s purchase of this missile defense I am hoping that during your trip this helped create local community support for the system from Israel. week, you will voice approval of this Israeli BLM’s fire program, and helped local commu- I strongly believe that the State Depart- sale to India and I thank you for taking my ment’s support for the Arrow Weapon System views into consideration. nities develop fire management plans. Sincerely, sale to India would further solidify the new de- She has also been helpful on wilderness FRANK PALLONE, Jr. fense relationship between the United States protection. She demonstrated strong leader- f ship when she agreed to re-evaluate areas and India. For the past several months, the that contained wilderness characteristics to U.S. and India have participated in numerous HONORING THE DISTINGUISHED determine if the management of these areas joint military exercises which have fostered a CAREER OF BOBBY LEE THOMP- should be revised to protect their wilderness strong defense relationship between the two SON values. She also was a supporter of the BLM’s countries, which share democratic interests Colorado policy of providing interim protection and have been working together well against HON. BART GORDON of areas that have been proposed for wilder- global terrorism. OF TENNESSEE ness in order to give Congress the flexibility to In addition, the Arrow Weapon System was IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES created to defend against short-range and me- determine this ultimate disposition of these Tuesday, July 23, 2002 lands. dium-range ballistic missiles. Therefore, Mr. Speaker, India’s interest in the Arrow Weapon Mr. GORDON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to Before coming to Colorado, Ann served System is to improve missile defense, not of- recognize the outstanding career of Bobby three years as BLM’s State Director in Ne- fense, which is a key factor regarding this sale Lee Thompson, who recently retired as the vada, where she concentrated on developing that needs to be considered. United Auto Workers Region 8 director. Bobby standards and guidelines for rangeland health, There have also been reports that indicate Lee served as the Region 8 director for more improving the quality and timeliness of that India is preparing to buy parts from the than 11 years and served the UAW for 48 hardrock mining environmental analysis, and United States for military equipment such as years. securing strong working relationships with helicopters, jets and radar systems. The sale Bobby Lee began his nearly five decades of local governments in a state where the BLM of this equipment was initially delayed due to service to the UAW when he was hired as an manages 67 percent of the land. sanctions imposed on India in May 1998. assembler at the General Motors assembly Before embarking on her BLM career, Ann Those sanctions have been lifted for nearly plant in Wilmington, Delaware, on January 11, was manager of the Washington State Depart- one year and I requested that the sale of this 1954. He served in numerous capacities with ment of Natural Resources Division of Aquatic equipment not be delayed as well due to the the union, including president of UAW Local Lands. There she was responsible for the mul- current situation between India and Pakistan. 435 and as an international representative. Bobby Lee has been a tremendous advo- tiple use management of more than 2 million Mr. Speaker, I am hoping that during Sec- cate for the working man and woman in the acres of state public lands. She directed leas- retary Powell’s trip to India this week, he will auto industry. His hard work and dedication to ing, resource inventories and harvesting, pub- voice approval of this Israeli sale to India. This the UAW has earned him many accolades. He lic access and recreation, habitat protection is a positive step for U.S.-India relations and has even earned international recognition as and restoration, and statewide aquatic lands because of the defensive nature of this de- an advocate for workers in the field of inde- enhancement programs. Prior to that she fense system, the U.S. should not delay this pendent arbitration. Bobby Lee has also taken managed engineering and construction sale due to the conflict between India and an active and appreciated role in numerous projects for geothermal power plants for the Pakistan. Middle Tennessee community organizations Pacific Gas and Electric Company. JULY 23, 2002. Hon. COLIN POWELL, and boards. Ann will be moving on to work on public Secretary, U.S. Department of State, His leadership and vision at the UAW will be land and environmental issues with, the Nat- Washington, DC. sorely missed. I congratulate Bobby Lee on ural Resources Law Center at the University DEAR MR. SECRETARY: I am writing today his outstanding career and wish him well in his of Colorado Law School in Boulder, Colorado. to urge you not to delay the sale of the retirement. Israeli Arrow Weapon System to India. She also will be working with the U.S. Institute f for Environmental Conflict Resolution on spe- According to several reports, there is sup- cial projects. At these positions, I know that port within the Pentagon and support from TRIBUTE TO THOMAS J. DOUGH- Israel to make this sale a reality. However, she will have an opportunity to continue to ERTY, NATIONAL WILDLIFE FED- I understand that during your upcoming trip ERATION make important contributions to public lands to India, you are preparing to express your management. Her experience and expertise objection to India’s purchase of this missile will help these organizations better understand defense system from Israel, due to the cur- HON. MARK UDALL and respond to natural resource issues. rent military standoff between India and OF COLORADO Pakistan. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES I wish her well in these endeavors and ask I strongly believe that the State Depart- Tuesday, July 23, 2002 my colleagues to join me in thanking her for ment’s support for the Arrow Weapon Sys- her dedicated public service to Colorado and tem sale to India would further solidify the Mr. UDALL of Colorado. Mr. Speaker, I rise the nation. new defense relationship between the United today to pay tribute to and acknowledge the E1342 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks July 24, 2002 outstanding work of Thomas J. Dougherty, a While Tom was working on the Arsenal Ref- LEGISLATION TO AWARD THE Senior Advisor with the National Wildlife Fed- uge and Red Rim, there was a sound absent CONGRESSIONAL GOLD MEDAL eration. Tom will be retiring at the end of this from Yellowstone National Park. Now, you TO JUSTIN DART, JR. year after serving 18 years with the National might be lucky enough to hear a wolf howl in Wildlife Federation and decades of work on Yellowstone, and if so you owe some thanks environmental and wildlife protection efforts. to Tom Dougherty. He and the National Wild- HON. CONSTANCE A. MORELLA For over a quarter century, Tom Dougherty, life Federation, along with many other con- OF MARYLAND who now lives in Loveland, Colorado, has servation organizations, worked with citizens, worked to protect wildlife and its habitat on be- teachers, biologists, ranchers, hunters, law- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES half of conservationists and the Wyoming and yers, politicians, and regulators (to name just Tuesday, July 23, 2002 National Wildlife Federations. Tom’s passion a few) to bring back the gray wolf Tom was and talent for protecting wildlife first appeared among those invited to be in the Park with in 1983, when Tom, then president of the Wy- Mrs. MORELLA. Mr. Speaker, I rise to intro- Secretary Babbitt during the release of the first oming Wildlife Federation, roused the State of duce legislation to award the Congressional wolves back into Yellowstone. Wyoming and its legislature to pass an Gold Medal to Justin Dart Jr., a legendary ad- instream flow law. That law recognizes that Tom’s dedication to wildlife and his thought- vocate for disability and human rights, who leaving water in the stream for the sake of fish ful and heartfelt encouragement for those who died on June 22. He was 71 years old. and wildlife is a legitimate and beneficial use care about wildlife is not limited to federal Justin Dart was a leader in the disability of water. lands. South and east of Yellowstone, Tom rights movement for over 30 years and was an About the same time, and on much drier and the National Wildlife Federation joined instrumental force behind the Americans with ground, Tom began a campaign which found with the Shoshone and Arapaho Indian Tribes Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990, a landmark law its way to the national evening news and into on the Wind River Indian Reservation in an ef- protecting the civil rights of persons with dis- the courts. Tom dedicated himself to getting fort to convert the Tribes’agricultural water abilities. He was widely regarded as one of rid of a rancher’s lethal twenty-eight mile rights into instream flow rights. Keeping the the ‘‘fathers of the ADA.’’ fence, which blocked antelope from reaching water in the river would have restored the At age 18, Mr. Dart contracted polio, which their crucial winter range on Red Rim in south- Wind River and bolstered the Tribes cultural left his legs paralyzed. He attended college at central Wyoming. Thanks to Tom (with an as- and economic hopes to once again rely on the the University of Houston, where he earned sist from NBC Nightly News and the federal river’s formerly fertile fishery. courts), the five foot high mesh wire fence, his bachelor’s and master’s degrees. In col- which was impenetrable to antelope, was All of this dedication and commitment may lege, Justin Dart became involved in the civil completely removed, saving antelope from be traced to an event early in his life that Tom rights movement and founded an organization starving to death in severe winters. Several likes to recite and that he swears is a true to end the racial segregation of the university years later, Tom helped the Wyoming Game story. Forty years ago, as a boy at a Chey- he attended. Throughout his life, he was ac- and Fish Department acquire the private lands enne, Wyoming, high school, he helped dan- tive in promoting and protecting the rights of on Red Rim so the Department and the Bu- gle another student by his heels out of a sec- women, persons of color, and gays and les- reau of Land Management could manage ond story school window. Perhaps those few bians, in addition to people with disabilities. those lands as The Red Rim Wildlife Habitat seconds of outdoor aerial suspension created A successful entrepreneur, Mr. Dart estab- Management Area. a heightened appreciation of the earth and its lished several businesses in Mexico and In the later 1980s Tom moved to the Na- environment—the boy who was dangled be- Japan during the 1950s and 1960s, but turned tional Wildlife Federation’s office in Boulder, came a leader of private property rights advo- away from these ventures so that he and his Colorado, where he eventually became West- cates, and Tom, who kept a firm grip on those wife, Yoshiko, could fully devote themselves to ern Staff Director. At this position, he worked inverted heels, became the dedicated environ- human rights causes. In the 1980s, he was with Representatives Pat Schroeder and mental leader, teacher, and wildlife guardian appointed by Presidents Reagan and Bush to Wayne Allard, the City of Denver, the United that he is today. a number of government posts, including States Army, Shell Oil Company, the State of membership on the National Council on Dis- Colorado, and the United States Fish and Perhaps those few seconds at the sill of that ability, Commissioner of the Rehabilitation Wildlife Service to designate the Rocky Moun- second story high school window gave Tom a Service Administration, and chair of the Presi- tain Arsenal as a National Wildlife Refuge—an knack for recognizing serious wildlife issues dent’s Committee on Employment of People unusual urban wildlife refuge. Tom’s advocacy before most even realize there’s a threat. A with Disabilities. He also headed the Congres- for the new refuge and talent for bringing peo- decade ago he led the National and Wyoming sional Task Force on the Rights and Em- ple together to fight for wildlife were becoming Wildlife Federations into court to enforce Wyo- powerment of Americans with Disabilities. He nationally known. ming’s laws against game ranching. Today, remained a strong proponent of the ADA, the That recognition may help explain his par- game ranches in other states are often at the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, and ticipation in the early 1990s of efforts to reform center of concern about the spread of chronic the grazing of livestock on our public lands. wasting disease. other legislative milestones after his service in government, and helped found an organiza- When then Secretary of the Interior Bruce Tom Dougherty has been the instigator, pro- Babbitt was embarking on reform efforts, heat- tion, ‘‘Justice for All,’’ to protect the achieve- ducer, coach, minister, and manager for those ments of the disability rights movement. ed controversy in the west naturally ensued. working to protect wildlife. Certainly one bene- The Secretary, in order to forge a com- ficiary of his passionate guardianship and per- In 1998 Justin Dart was awarded the Presi- promise, turned to Colorado, where Governor sistent defense is the wildlife we enjoy in the dential Medal of Freedom, the nation’s highest Roy Romer was working to bring all sides to- Rocky Mountain region. But the creatures who civilian award. Mr. Speaker, it is only fitting gether to develop a workable slate of reform thrive thanks to Tom are but a token com- that Congress honor this civil rights advocate proposals. Governor Romer included Tom in pared to his greatest contribution: his recogni- with the Congressional Gold Medal as well. these efforts as he knew of Tom’s ability to tion and nurturing of those willing to join in de- This week on July 26, we will celebrate the work with all sides, understand the concerns fending wildlife. Tom has motivated hundreds 12th anniversary of the ADA. On that day the of the ranchers, and bring a spirit of collabora- to care for and defend wildlife across the west. disability community will come together in our tion—along with a passion for protecting the The allies Tom has mentored will ensure the Nation’s Capital to pay tribute and celebrate sustainability of the land for livestock and wild- West’s wildlife legacy will endure. the life of Justin Dart, and for his work to life. When that effort expanded through Sec- champion the cause of people with disabilities. retary Babbitt’s participation, the Secretary For these reasons and more, I am proud to and Governor Romer included him in the graz- call Tom Dougherty a friend, and urge my col- Mr. Speaker, let Congress, too, celebrate ing roundtable that ultimately lead to new leagues to join me in recognizing his contribu- the life of Justin Dart, and let Congress reaf- grazing regulations. Once again Tom’s talent tions to wildlife, our county, and the hundreds firm its commitment to the civil rights of all for bringing diverse interests together for the of citizens he has inspired to join together to Americans with disabilities, by honoring this sake of wildlife was making a big difference on make the West a better place for wildlife and outstanding and visionary American with the the ground. people. Congressional Gold Medal. CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1343 INTRODUCTION OF THE PATIENT And it ensures that navigators are available [Denver Post Northern Colorado Bureau] NAVIGATOR, OUTREACH, AND to help patients make their way through the 71-YEAR-OLD STAYS YOUNG FIGHTING FIRES CHRONIC DISEASE PREVENTION health care system —whether it’s translating (By Coleman Cornelius) ACT OF 2002 technical medical terminology, making sense Sunday, July 21, 2002—LYONS—Marilyn of their insurance, making appointments for re- Fagerstrom’s graying hair, pearl earrings HON. ROBERT MENENDEZ ferral screenings, following-up to make sure and round spectacles form the image of a the patient keeps that appointment, or even grandmother. Then there are her Nomex fire- OF NEW JERSEY retardant shirt and black lug-soled boots. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES accompanying a patient to a referral appoint- Fagerstrom is 71 years old, a grandmother Tuesday, July 23, 2002 ment. of six—and an esteemed firefighter. She is The original concept for the legislation the oldest firefighter among nearly 400 at the Mr. MENENDEZ. Mr. Speaker, I’m pleased comes from Dr. Freeman’s ‘‘navigator’’ pro- Big Elk blaze and a veteran of the Hayman to be joined by my Colleague from Florida, gram, which he created while he was Director wildfire. Fagerstrom began fighting fires at ILEANA ROS-LEHTINEN, to introduce the Patient age 53, when she retired to a mountain home of Surgery at Harlem Hospital. Recently, I was Navigator, Outreach, and Chronic Disease northwest of Boulder and realized it was the fortunate to get to visit Dr. Huerta’s local Can- Prevention Act of 2002. best way to give back to her wildfire-prone The existence of significant health dispari- cer Preventorium, which replicates Dr. Free- community. ties in this nation is undeniable. For years, re- man’s navigator concept within a comprehen- ‘‘I suddenly realized I live in an area that sive model of prevention services. This bill will could burn. I began investigating. ‘Do we search has told us that minorities and low-in- have a fire department? What’s going on?’’’ come populations are the least likely to re- translate the work of Dr. Harold Freeman and Dr. Elmer Huerta into a legislative model for said Fagerstrom, a former physical-edu- ceive the health care they need to live a long, cation teacher. Fagerstrom quickly joined healthy life. We’ve done a very good job of cancer and chronic disease prevention and the Lefthand Fire Protection District, a vol- identifying this problem—it’s high time we do treatment for minorities and underserved com- unteer force that responds to blazes pri- something to solve it. munities. marily in Boulder County. As part of the dis- That’s why I’m very excited about the bill we The track record of these programs speaks trict’s engine team, she drives the heavy rig, are introducing today and the strong support for itself. It’s very clear that these are not new hauls hoses and sprays down threatened we’ve already received for it. The bill is sup- ideas or new concepts—they’re models that homes and structures with water and fire re- have been proven to work. And it’s time that tardant. In the devastating fire season of ported by the American Cancer Society, the 2000, she spent six straight weeks in the field National Association of Community Health we take what’s worked and use it to benefit on wildfires including the monster at Mesa Centers, the National Alliance for Hispanic underserved populations across the country. Verde National Park in southwestern Colo- Health, the National Hispanic Medical Associa- That’s exactly what this legislation will do. rado. She slept in tents, bathed in portable tion, the Intercultural Cancer Council and their showers and ate elbow-to-elbow with sweaty, Caucus, the National Council of La Raza, 100 f soot-smudged firefighters, many of whom are Black Men of America, the National Rural younger men and women. TRIBUTE TO MARILYN At the Big Elk wildfire, Fagerstrom has an Health Association, Dean and Betty Gallo FAGERSTROM office job. She works as an information offi- Prostate Cancer Center, MHz Networks, Asian cer for the federal team managing fire re- and Pacific Islander American Health Forum, sponse. and Dia de la Mujer Latina, Inc. HON. MARK UDALL Her engine crew was in the field protecting homes in the Big Elk Meadows subdivision as This bill addresses what I believe are the OF COLORADO root causes of health disparities in minority Fagerstrom came through leading a media IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES and underserved communities: lack of access tour. Tuesday, July 23, 2002 ‘‘She brings us intelligence, charm, wit, to health care in general—and particularly lack wisdom and experience—definitely experi- of access to prevention and early detection— Mr. UDALL of Colorado. Mr. Speaker, as ence,’’ Lefthand volunteer David Keyek said as well as language and cultural barriers to many of my colleagues know, in Colorado we of Fagerstrom. care. are experiencing some of the worst wildfires in Added Dave Nyquist, chief of the Lefthand The bottom line is: the only way to stay Fire Protection District: ‘‘Marilyn is one of our state’s history. We owe an enormous debt those people who makes things work. She’s healthy is to see a doctor when you are to the men and women who have heroically healthy. Yes, there are a number of expla- busier in retirement than most people are in battled these blazes to save lives, protect their normal jobs.’’ nations for the higher rates of disease among homes, and lessen the damage to other re- Fagerstrom said she has made firefighting minority populations, including higher rates of sources. her life because it allows her to experience uninsured, reduced access to care, and lower In particular, I would like to take this oppor- camaraderie, adrenaline-laced physical chal- quality of care. But all of these barriers point lenge and the reward of helping others. She tunity to recognize one such firefighter, Ms. to the same underlying problem—minority pa- also wears the hats of information officer Marilyn Fagerstrom. Ms. Fagerstrom is an ex- tients are less likely to receive early screening and treasurer for the Lefthand Fire Protec- ample of the people who always strive to use and detection, so their disease is found at a tion District. ‘‘It keeps me going. I’m not their abilities to make positive contributions to ready to sit in the rocker yet,’’ she said with much later stage and they have less chance their communities. a laugh. of survival. The bill we’re introducing today will ensure At 71 years of age, Marilyn Fagerstrom is f that all Americans, regardless of race, eth- an esteemed firefighter—and a grandmother of six. After having moved to the mountains A TRIBUTE TO STANLEY ‘‘MIKE’’ nicity, language, or geography, will have ac- LARSON: FINALLY COMING HOME cess to prevention screening and treatment, nearly twenty years ago, Ms. Fagerstrom de- cided that becoming a volunteer firefighter was and that they will have an advocate at their HON. DONALD A. MANZULLO side, helping them navigate through today’s the best way to give back to her community. OF ILLINOIS complicated health care system. Through the years she has stood shoulder to It does this by building upon the existing in- shoulder with firefighters who, more often than IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES frastructure of the Consolidated Health Center not, were much her junior. Tuesday, July 23, 2002 program, the Indian Health Service, the Office In recent days, she has been tirelessly Mr. MANZULLO. Mr. Speaker, fifty-seven of Rural Health Policy, and the National Can- working to help fight the Big Elk wildfire burn- years after he died on December 16, 1944 in cer Institute. ing between Estes Park and Lyons, Colorado. the Battle of the Bulge, Stanley Larson finally It creates model programs to ensure that It has been said that Marilyn Fagerstrom does received the funeral reserved for heroes. people are educated about the importance of more in retirement than many people do dur- He was just a 19-year-old kid, one year out prevention screening and early detection. A ing their careers. As such, she is a source of of high school, looking forward to the same key component of the proposal is year-round inspiration deserving of our respect and com- things all kids want: lasting friendships, a good outreach to the target community, in a lan- mendations. job, a loving family. War has a tendency to guage that they can understand. For my colleagues’ interest, I have attached permanently interrupt dreams of young men. It funds culturally and linguistically com- a news story about Ms. Fagerstrom’s fire- One such was Stanley Larson of Rochelle, a petent providers that reach out into the com- fighting efforts. I ask my colleagues to join resident of the same county where I live. munity, build their trust, build relationships, with me today in honoring Mariyln Fagerstrom I had the opportunity to present an Amer- and educate the public, while providing pre- for her spirit, service and tenacity. I wish her ican flag to Stanley’s family, the least I could vention screenings and follow-up treatment. continued health and happiness. do on behalf of a grateful America. E1344 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks July 24, 2002 The enclosed story from the Rockford Reg- mony months ago in a village church near ward after a genocide of horrific proportions ister Star, July 23, 2002, tells his remarkable where Stanley’s body was found. Close to and ongoing violent unrest that threatens the story: 2,000 people, many of them Belgians wanting stability of the entire Great Lakes region. to show gratitude to the American troops In these constantly changing political land- BELGIANS MAKE TRIP FOR SOLDIER’S who helped secure their liberty, attended HOMETOWN BURIAL that day. scapes, IRI continues to work in innovative (By Gale Worland) On Monday, the flag of Belgium, with its ways to address democratic priorities. For ex- ROCHELLE.—Jean-Louis Seel had always bold vertical stripes in black, gold and red, ample, building on several years of successful thought of Stanley E. Larson, and the other flanked the altar along with the Stars and training with local government in South Afri- American soldiers whose remains he had re- Stripes. Belgian ‘‘digger’’ Jean Philippe ca’s young democracy, IRI is now constructing covered, as a soldier. Speder told the congregation how, when he a program which will strengthen a local gov- But at Rochelle United Methodist Church, was a teenager, he’d heard his grandparents ernment and community-level response to the as a young boy rounded a corner, Seel made talk about the war. But later he realized AIDS epidemic, a national crisis which threat- the connection: Stanley the young boy. that those memories were dimming among Stanley the teenager. his peers. ‘‘The picture of the GI was fading ens both development and democratic sta- Here was his hometown, his past. Stanley, as a new generation, including mine, grew bility. the high school basketball star. The fresh- up,’’ he said. Speder painted the woods where By working to foster strong democratic insti- faced boy who had a kind word for everyone. Stanley lay for 57 years as a place of ‘‘serene tutions, transparency and accountability in The young gentleman in glasses whose keen and magnificent deep forest, known for its government, and political empowerment at the personality and confident smarts had made high marshes and spring waters.’’ More MIAs grassroots level, institutions such as IRI pro- him student council president his senior lie in unknown pockets of those woods. mote international political stability and further year. ‘‘Those boys will always be home,’’ he said, the ideals of democratic freedom throughout Monday was a day of strange contrasts for ‘‘and live in our hearts forever.’’ the Larson family, who laid to rest one of its The friends and family who spoke at the the world. oldest members, who was also one of the funeral unraveled the compelling tale of how f youngest: Pfc. Stanley E. ‘‘Mike’’ Larson, Stanley was searched for and found. In few struck down by enemy fire at the age of 19 in words, Battle of the Bulge veteran Roger TRIBUTE TO PETE SEIBERT, a war that most of the people at his funeral Foehringer reminded all why they had come: FOUNDER OF COLORADO’S VAIL were much too young to have seen. ‘‘He’s the real hero. He gave his life, his life SKI RESORT After being buried in a common grave for for us.’’ 57 years not far from where he fell on Dec. 16, ‘‘Home is where I belong,’’ Foehringer said, HON. MARK UDALL 1944, during the Battle of the Bulge, Larson’s speaking for Stanley, ‘‘Goodbye, friends.’’ remains were discovered last summer deep in OF COLORADO the Monschau Forest by a group of Belgian f IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ‘‘diggers’’—four men, including Seel, who THE I.R.I. PROMOTES DEMOCRACY Tuesday, July 23, 2002 have taken on the recovery of American MIAs as a personal mission. AND FREEDOM AROUND THE Mr. UDALL of Colorado. Mr. Speaker, I rise They had traveled from another hemi- WORLD today to note the passing of Pete Seibert—a sphere to see Stanley come back to his great man and a true pioneer. Mr. Seibert has hometown, a Midwestern crossroads ringed HON. EDWARD R. ROYCE often been described as a humble visionary by tassle-headed cornfields and shingled red guided by his passions more than his quest barns. OF CALIFORNIA And now they stood in the oppressive sum- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES for material gains. His vision pioneered the Colorado ski industry and will no doubt con- mer heat to say farewell to a young man Tuesday, July 23, 2002 killed on a historic, bitter winter’s day. tinue to shape the industry for years to come. About 200 people gathered alongside them at Mr. ROYCE. Mr. Speaker, the importance of Mr. Seibert started skiing on pair of his Stanley’s gravesite, including the great- democracy and strong democratic institutions mother’s wooden skis at the age of seven. He grandnieces and great-grandnephews he in today’s world cannot be overstated; we quickly fell in love with the sport and soon de- never knew but who, today, tenderly walked have too many recent examples of the dan- cided that he would one day create a ski re- to his silver casket and left a handful of red gers posed by their absence. I would like to sort of his own. As a young man, he joined poppies. Stanley’s father, Elmer, had bought that salute the International Republican Institute the Army’s storied 10th Mountain Division plot for his youngest son nearly half a cen- (IRI) and its dedicated work to promote and where he learned unparalleled mountaineering tury ago. Now 16 members of VFW posts strengthen democracy around the world. skills and served his country honorably during from throughout northern Illinois saluted It is now impossible for us to ignore the po- World War II. After being severely wounded in their fallen comrade with a color guard. tential that unstable states have as breeding 1945, during some of the most difficult combat Seven white-gloved men and women sent by grounds for terrorists and terrorist activities— of the war, Pete Seibert was sent home from the U.S. Army from Fort Leonard Wood in particularly in Africa, where many weak and Italy with a Bronze Star and Purple Heart and Missouri raised their rifles and sounded the crack of three volleys for one of America’s undemocratic states make fertile ground for was told that he would likely never walk again. 58,000 World War II MIAs who had finally terrorism. Africa has been the scene of past He did not accept that verdict—in fact, he to- come home. terrorist acts, as we saw in the tragic bomb- tally rejected it, and went on to overcome the And as a bugler played taps, a train whis- ings of U.S. Embassies in Kenya and Tan- odds against rehabilitation. So complete was tle in the distance blew in an uncanny, sol- zania. his success that in 1950 he qualified for the emn harmony. In my role as Chairman of the International U.S. Alpine Ski Team. ‘‘These people are here today to give the Relations Africa Subcommittee, I have had the A few years later, Pete Seibert set out in family final closure,’’ said Kenneth Seay of Loves Park VFW Post 9759. Seay, the POW/ opportunity to witness IRI’s work in a number earnest to create a ski resort. After consid- MIA director for the state, held the POW/ of African countries in which political develop- ering many possible locations, he chose the MIA flag in the formal color guard at the ment has been seriously challenged by ethnic site near Gore Creek that is now known as gravesite. On his wrist he wears a thick band and religious conflict, mass violence, and cor- Vail Mountain. With the same tenacity with engraved with the names of the 98 Vietnam rupt leadership. In 1999 I led an IRI election which he overcame his war injury, Mr. Seibert POW/MIAs from Illinois. observation delegation to observe the historic shrugged off suggestions that, the area was ‘‘With everything that’s gone on in the democratic elections in Nigeria. too flat, too close to the interstate and too past year, we really need to pay respect to In that key country today, IRI is working with those who’ve gone before,’’ said Sen. Brad close to Aspen. Burzynski, R-Clare, who attended the fu- Nigerian political parties to prepare for upcom- Chris Jouflas, a lifelong rancher in the area, neral. ing elections and to encourage the increased tells about tending sheep high on the moun- ‘‘I believe God was with Stanley and his participation of women in the political process. tain before it was ever referred to as Vail. He buddies when that barrage of hot steel came IRI also conducted, along with the National remembers one day encountering two young down upon them,’’ said the Rev. Brian Chan- Democratic Institute and the International men scanning the mountain, excitedly pointing nel, a military history buff who gave the ser- Foundation for Election Systems, a pre-elec- out terrain features and taking copious notes. mon during the church funeral preceding tion political assessment of Angola, a country The two men were Pete Seibert and his friend Stanley’s burial with military honors. ‘‘Stanley’s journey ends today after half a that may be starting to make democratic Earl Eaton. Mr. Jouflas asked them what they century.’’ progress from a savage civil conflict. A current were doing. They matter-of-factly replied that The casket lay in the church draped with a program in Burundi is providing training and they were going to turn the mountainside into U.S. flag—just as it had at a similar cere- support to a legislature struggling to move for- a world class ski resort. Mr. Jouflas likely had CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1345 his doubts, but Pete Seibert’s dreams of that oversaw the cutting of the original ski trails, ‘‘One way or another, skiing was going to day evolved into one of the most successful and ultimately it was Seibert who first lured be my life,’’ he wrote in his book on the his- ski resorts in North American history. the World Alpine Ski Championships to Vail. tory of the resort, ‘‘Vail: Triumph of a ‘‘He had an idea a minute, almost, in the Dream.’’ Vi Brown, a longtime local in Vail, recalls, early days, and he saw the potential of After working for Aspen and Loveland ski ‘‘Pete was a real hero. If you saw him when Vail,’’ said Bob Parker, another 10th Moun- areas, training as a gourmet chef and attend- you were walking down the street people tain Division veteran who left his job as edi- ing L’Ecole Hoteliere de Lausanne, an inter- would say to their kids, ‘There goes Pete tor of Skiing magazine to join Seibert as national school for hotel management in Seibert. He is the man that invented Vail.’’’ Vail’s first marketing manager. ‘‘We all be- Switzerland, Seibert began in earnest pur- But despite his achievements and his fame he lieved in Vail because we believed in Peter. suing his dream of creating a world-class ski remained sincerely humble and was an immi- It was his real leadership and enthusiasm.’’ resort of his own. nently likable man. I believe that humility may Pat O’Donnell, head of Aspen Skiing and chairman of industry trade group Colorado THE GREATEST PERSONALITY well have come from his deep love and under- Ski Country USA, credited Seibert with set- ‘‘He could sell an icebox to an Eskimo,’’ standing of the mountains. Any real moun- ting the industry standard in resort develop- Brown said. ‘‘Pete has the greatest person- taineer will come to recognize that you must ment. ality.’’ have perseverance, respect and humility in HE’S AN ICON, A VISIONARY Despite repeated run-ins with Paul Hauk, order to fully experience a mountain. One ‘‘He’s an icon, a role model, a visionary the U.S. Forest Service supervisor for ski- would be hard pressed to find a man who bet- and is largely responsible for the success, area development, as well as a mad scramble ter embodied these qualities than did Pete through his dreaming and implementation, for money from investors, Seibert and Vail Seibert. of what the ski industry is today for the Associates finally opened for business in 1962. It was not greed but passion that inspired state of Colorado and the nation,’’ O’Donnell Little snow had fallen that autunm, but him to create a place where millions of people said. Fired as CEO by incoming Vail owner after a stunt in which Seibert hired Indians have been able to experience the beauty of to perform a snow dance, a blizzard struck, that mountain through the years. Our great Harry Bass in the 1970s, Seibert later re- turned to the company under George Gillett and Vail was off and running. state and skiers around the world owe a huge as a full-time adviser, a position he held Still, it was hand-to-mouth for a while, as debt to Pete Seibert. He will be deeply missed until his death. all profits had to be dumped back into im- but never forgotten. I ask my colleagues to ‘‘He was always one to share his experi- provements on the mountain. join with me in expressing our gratitude for his ence, to brainstorm ideas of how to improve ‘‘As Vail was being built, we were always contributions and our sorrow for his passing. our business,’’ said Beaver Creek chief oper- balancing on the brink of failure,’’ Seibert For the information of our colleagues, I at- ating officer John Garnsey. ‘‘He was such an recounted in his book. tach a news story from the Denver Post about innovator and just a great thinker. He was Soon, however, the resort achieved success, Mr. Seibert and his life and accomplishments. always coming up with ideas, and he never accompanied by the development of an stopped challenging us to come up with bet- upscale town modeled after a Bavarian vil- SKI PIONEER SEIBERT DIES OF CANCER AT 77— ter ways of running our resort.’’ lage. 10TH MOUNTAIN VETERAN FOUNDED VAIL RE- Two years ago, when Vail opened Blue Sky But, truth be told, Seibert never achieved SORT Basin—finally realizing the full scope of the the wild wealth of many of the later arrivals [From the Denver Post Mountain Bureau, ski area envisioned by Seibert in the 1950s— to Vail, although after he was hired again by July 17, 2002] the company named one of the expanses Gillett, he certainly lived comfortably and ‘‘Pete’s Bowl.’’ (By Steve Lipsher) was as accustomed to wearing a tuxedo as a ‘‘That is the signature homage to Pete ski parka. VAIL.—Pete Seibert, the visionary ski pio- Seibert,’’ said Vail Resorts CEO Adam Aron. neer who turned Vail and Beaver Creek from ‘‘He always seemed driven by his dreams ‘‘There were a number of people who were in- and vision rather than by material consider- dreams into two of the world’s pre-eminent volved in the founding and funding of Vail. ski resorts, has died at age 77. ations,’’ said Vail Mayor Ludwig Kurz, the But clearly, Pete Seibert was the conductor longtime former director of the Beaver Seibert, who succumbed to cancer Monday of that orchestra and deserves the great evening, more than 50 years after Italian ar- Creek ski school who helped Seibert sketch credit.’’ out the treacherous Birds of Prey downhill tillery shells nearly claimed his life during In recent years, Vail attracted the ire of World War 11, was one of a small cadre of course at that mountain that challenges top environmentalists, who complain that it is World Cup skiers today. 10th Mountain Division veterans who devel- too big and caters to the wealthy at the ex- Seibert was diagnosed with stomach cancer oped Colorado skiing into an industry that pense of nature. Seibert once told a Denver last year, and although he underwent aggres- generates billions of dollars annually. Post reporter: ‘‘We weren’t trying to save sive treatment, it spread into his lungs and ‘‘Peter is the one who really founded Vail the world. We were just trying to build a ski esophagus. and Beaver Creek, and ... those two areas are area.’’ giants in the ski industry,’’ said lifelong Born in Sharon, Mass., on Aug. 7, 1924, ‘‘We all knew that he was fighting a tough friend Bill Brown, one of the original nine Seibert started skiing at age 7 on a pair of battle,’’ Garnsey said. ‘‘But Pete had over- men recruited by Seibert. his mother’s wooden skis, winning races by come a lot of tough battles and adversity in It was Seibert who, along with local ranch- age 15. his life, and he always came through.’’ er Earl Eaton, saw the potential in 1957 in After graduating from high school, he He died in his sleep at his Edwards home, what would become Vail Mountain, 100 miles joined the U.S. Army’s famed 10th Mountain surrounded by his former wife, Betty, with west of Denver. Division, which trained at Camp Hale and whom he remained very close, two of his ‘‘Willy Schaeffler, God bless him, said Vail then fought in the 1945 siege of Fiva Ridge— three sons and family friends. He also is sur- will never work as a resort; it’s too flat,’’ the name of one of the seminal runs at Vail— vived by three grandchildren. Seibert said in a December 2000 Denver Post and Mount Belvedere. ‘‘He was really a patriot of skiing and tried interview, recalling the legendary former Wounded so badly in the battle for Mount to make the town something,’’ said promi- University of Denver ski coach. ‘‘I’d seen the Terminale a few days later that doctors nent Vail hotel and restaurant owner Sheika places in Europe that worked. They were warned him he probably wouldn’t walk Gramshammer, who came to Vail in the pretty easy, cruising. People liked that. again, much less ski, Seibert was sent home early days with her husband, Pepi, at They don’t want to be holding an edge all with a Bronze Star and a Purple Heart. Seibert’s insistence. ‘‘Vail was really a small the time. The skis should flow, and you Seibert, however, endured a painful reha- family, and Pete was like our patron, our fa- should be able to go with them.’’ bilitation and quickly took up skiing again, ther. I think he was born to do this kind of Seibert also rallied skeptical investors teaching himself to get down the hill prac- thing. He was a dreamer.’’ into paying $10,000 apiece for shares in the tically on his one good leg with such speed The family has asked that, instead of flow- company—along with homesites in the vil- that he made the U.S. Ski Team in 1950, ers, donations be sent to the Shaw Regional lage and lifetime ski passes—that now are wrapping his damaged right leg heavily be- Cancer Center at the Vail Valley Medical worth millions. And it was Seibert who fore each run. Center. No services have been announced. E1346 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks July 24, 2002 SENATE COMMITTEE MEETINGS of Enron Corporation, focusing on the partment of the Interior/Branch of Ac- contribution to Enron’s use of complex knowledgment. Title IV of Senate Resolution 4, transactions to make the company SR–485 agreed to by the Senate on February 4, look better financially than it actually Environment and Public Works 1977, calls for establishment of a sys- was. Superfund, Toxics, Risk, and Waste Man- tem for a computerized schedule of all SD–342 agement Subcommittee meetings and hearings of Senate com- 10 a.m. To hold oversight hearings to examine mittees, subcommittees, joint commit- Indian Affairs the Environmental Protection Agency tees, and committees of conference. To hold hearings on proposed legislation Inspector General’s Report on the concerning the Department of the Inte- Superfund Program. This title requires all such committees SD–406 to notify the Office of the Senate Daily rior/Tribal Trust Reform Task Force; and to be followed by S. 2212, to estab- Governmental Affairs Digest—designated by the Rules com- lish a direct line of authority for the Oversight of Government Management, Re- mittee—of the time, place, and purpose Office of Trust Reform Implementa- structuring and the District of Colum- of the meetings, when scheduled, and tions and Oversight to oversee the bia Subcommittee any cancellations or changes in the management and reform of Indian To hold hearings to examine consumer meetings as they occur. trust funds and assets under the juris- safety and weight loss supplements, fo- diction of the Department of the Inte- cusing on the extent of the use of sup- As an additional procedure along plements for weight loss purposes, the rior, and to advance tribal manage- with the computerization of this infor- validity of claims currently being ment of such funds and assets, pursu- mation, the Office of the Senate Daily made for and against weight loss sup- ant to the Indian Self-Determinations Digest will prepare this information for plements, and the structure of the cur- Act. printing in the Extensions of Remarks rent federal system of oversight and SR–485 regulation for dietary supplements. section of the CONGRESSIONAL RECORD Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions on Monday and Wednesday of each SD–342 To hold hearings to examine. Judiciary week. SD–430 To hold hearings to examine class action Meetings scheduled for Thursday, 10:30 a.m. litigation issues. July 25, 2002 may be found in the Daily Judiciary SD–226 Digest of today’s RECORD. Crime and Drugs Subcommittee 10:30 a.m. To hold hearings to examine criminal Foreign Relations MEETINGS SCHEDULED and civil enforcement of environmental To hold hearings to examine threats, re- laws. sponses, and regional considerations JULY 26 SD–226 surrounding Iraq. 9:30 a.m. 11 a.m. SD–419 Armed Services Foreign Relations 1:30 p.m. To hear and consider the nominations of To hold hearings on the nominations of Judiciary Lt. Gen. James T. Hill, USA, for ap- Nancy J. Powell, of Iowa, to be Ambas- To hold hearings on the proposed Prison pointment to the grade of general and sador to the Islamic Republic of Paki- Rape Reduction Act of 2002. assignment as Commander in Chief, stan, and Richard L. Baltimore III, of SD–226 United States Southern Command; and New York, to be Ambassador to the 2:30 p.m. Vice Adm. Edmund P. Giambastiani Sultanate of Oman. Foreign Relations Jr., USN, for appointment to the grade SD–419 To continue hearings to examine threats, of admiral and assignment as Com- 2:30 p.m. responses, and regional considerations mander in Chief, United States Joint Commerce, Science, and Transportation surrounding Iraq. Forces Command. Consumer Affairs, Foreign Commerce, and SD–419 SR–222 Tourism Subcommittee Energy and Natural Resources Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions To hold hearings to examine improve- Water and Power Subcommittee Children and Families Subcommittee ment in consumer choice with regard To hold hearings on S. 934, to require the To hold hearings to examine birth defect to automobile repair shops. Secretary of the Interior to construct screening, focusing on strategies for SR–253 the Rocky Boy’s North Central Mon- prevention and ensuring quality of life. Armed Services tana Regional Water System in the SD–430 Emerging Threats and Capabilities Sub- State of Montana, to offer to enter into committee an agreement with the Chippewa Cree JULY 29 To hold hearings to examine the report Tribe to plan, design, construct, oper- ate, maintain and replace the Rocky 2:30 p.m. of the General Accounting Office on nuclear proliferation and efforts to Boy’s Rural Water System, and to pro- Governmental Affairs vide assistance to the North Central International Security, Proliferation and help other countries combat nuclear smuggling. Montana Regional Water Authority for Federal Services Subcommittee the planning, design, and construction SR–232A To hold hearings to examine certain of the noncore system; S. 1577, to measures to strengthen multilateral amend the Lower Rio Grande Valley JULY 31 nonproliferation regimes. Water Resources Conservation and Im- SD–342 9:30 a.m. provement Act of 2000 to authorize ad- Commerce, Science, and Transportation ditional projects under that Act; S. JULY 30 To hold hearings on the nomination of 1882, to amend the Small Reclamation 9:30 a.m. Rebecca Dye, of North Carolina, to be a Projects Act of 1956; S. 2556, to author- Commerce, Science, and Transportation Federal Maritime Commissioner. ize the Secretary of the Interior to con- To hold hearings to examine finances in SR–253 vey certain facilities to the Fremont- the telecommunications marketplace, Foreign Relations Madison Irrigation District in the focusing on maintaining the operations Business meeting to consider pending State of Idaho; and S. 2696, to clear of essential communications facilities. calendar business. title to certain real property in New SR–253 SD–419 Mexico associated with the Middle Rio Environment and Public Works Energy and Natural Resources Grande Project. To hold hearings to examine the effec- Business meeting to consider pending SD–366 tiveness of the current Congestion calendar business. 3 p.m. Mitigation and Air Quality (CMAQ) SD–366 Armed Services program, conformity, and the role of 9:45 a.m. To hold hearings to examine the status new technologies. Commerce, Science, and Transportation of Operation Enduring Freedom. SD–406 Surface Transportation and Merchant Ma- SD–106 Foreign Relations rine Subcommittee Business meeting to consider pending To hold hearings to examine railroad AUGUST 1 calendar business. shipper issues. 10 a.m. SD–419 SR–253 Indian Affairs Governmental Affairs 10 a.m. To hold oversight hearings to examine Investigations Subcommittee Indian Affairs the Secretary of the Interior’s Report To resume hearings to examine the role To hold oversight hearings to examine on the Hoopa Yurok Settlement Act. of financial institutions in the collapse the application of criteria by the De- SR–485 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1347 Foreign Relations POSTPONEMENTS JULY 31 To hold hearings to examine national se- 9:30 a.m. curity perspectives regarding Iraq. JULY 30 Finance SD–419 To hold hearings to examine the Report 10 a.m. 2 p.m. of the President’s Commission to Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Indian Affairs Strengthen Social Security. To hold hearings to examine Food and To hold oversight hearings to examine SD–215 problems facing Native youth. Drug Administration regulation of to- SR–485 bacco products. Foreign Relations SD–430 To continue hearings to examine na- tional security perspectives regarding Iraq. SD–419