86 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD-HOUSE January 25, 1994 HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES-Tuesday, January 25, 1994

The House met at 12 o'clock noon. [Roll No. 1] Petri Schroeder Thornton Pickett Schumer Thurman The SPEAKER. This being the day Abercrombie Duncan Kim Pickle Sensenbrenner Torkildsen fixed by Public Law 103-207 of the 103d Ackerman Dunn King Pombo Serrano Torricelli Allard Edwards (TX) Kleczka Pomeroy Sharp Towns Congress, enacted pursuant to the 20th Andrews (ME) Emerson Klein amendment of the Constitution for the Portman Shaw Traficant Andrews (NJ) Engel Klink Poshard Shays Tucker meeting of the 2d session of the 103d Andrews (TX) English Klug Price (NC) Shepherd Unsoeld Congress, the House will be in order. Armey Evans Knollenberg Pryce (OH) Shuster Upton The prayer will be offered by the Bacchus (FL) Everett Kolbe Quillen Sisisky Valentine Baesler Farr Kopetski Quinn Skaggs Velazquez Chaplain. Baker (CA) Fawell Kreidler Rahall Skeen Vento Ballenger Fazio LaFalce Ramstad Skelton Visclosky Barca Fields (LA) Lambert Ravenel Slattery Volkmer PRAYER Barcia Fields (TX) Lancaster Regula Slaughter Vucanovich Barlow Filner Lantos Reynolds Smith (IA) Walker The Chaplain, Rev. James David Barrett (NE) Fingerhut LaRocco Richardson Smith (Ml) Washington Ford, D.D., offered the following Barrett (WI) Fish Lazio Roberts Smith (TX) Waters Bartlett Foglietta Leach Roemer Snowe Watt prayer: Barton Foley Levin Rogers Solomon Weldon 0 gracious God, You are the creator Bateman Ford (Ml) Levy Rohrabacher Spence Whitten of all that is and Your blessings abound Beilenson Fowler Lewis (CA) Ros-Lehtinen Stearns Wilson with peace and understanding. On this Bevill Franks (CT) Lewis (FL) Rostenkowski Stenholm Wise Bil bray Franks (NJ) Lewis (GA) Roukema Stokes Wolf special day we call upon You so Your Bilirakis Frost Lightfoot Rowland Strickland Woolsey favor is with us and Your benediction Bishop Furse Linder Roybal-Allard Stump Wyden guides us. As we see the needs of the Blackwell Gallo Lipinski Royce Stupak Wynn Bliley Gejdenson Livingston Sabo Swett Yates Nation, we pray for discernment and Blute Gekas Long Sangmeister Swift Young (AK) vision; when we seek to solve any Boehlert Gephardt Mann Santorum Synar Young (FL) abuse or wrong, we pray for wisdom Boehner Geren Manton Sarpalius Talent Zeliff and patience; when we seek to rep­ Bonilla Gibbons Manzullo Sawyer Taylor (MS) Zimmer Borski Gilchrest Margolies- Schaefer Tejeda resent people and establish leadership Boucher Gillmor Mezvinsky Schenk Thomas (WY) for the common good, we pray for in­ Brooks .Gilman Markey tegrity and character; and when we Browder Gingrich Martinez D 1233 Brown (CA) Glickman Matsui contest for justice and equity, may we Brown (FL) Gonzalez Mazzoli The SPEAKER. On this rollcall, 348 receive the strength to do those things Brown (OH) Goodlatte McCandless Members having recorded their pres­ that honor Your creation and serve Bryant Goodling Mccloskey ence by electronic device, a quorum is Bunning Gordon McColl um people everywhere. This is our earnest Burton ' Goss McCrery present. prayer. Amen. Buyer Grams Mccurdy Under the rule, further proceedings Byrne Green McDermott under the call were dispensed with. Callahan Greenwood McHale RESIGNATION AS A MEMBER OF Camp Gunderson McHugh Canady Gutierrez McMillan THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Cantwell Hall(TX) McNulty PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The SPEAKER laid before the House Cardin Hamilton Meehan The SPEAKER. Will the gentleman Carr Hancock Meek the following resignation from the U.S. Castle Hansen Menendez from Mississippi [Mr. MONTGOMERY] House of Representatives: Chapman Harman Meyers come forward and lead the House in the CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES, Clayton Hayes Mica Pledge of Allegiance. Clement Hefley Michel HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Clinger Hefner Miller (CA) Mr. MONTGOMERY led the Pledge of Washington, DC, January 7, 1994. Clyburn Herger Miller (FL) Allegiance as fallows: Hon. DAVID wALTERS, Coble Hilliard Mineta I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the Governor, State of Oklahoma, Oklahoma City, Coleman Hoagland Minge United States of America, and to the Repub­ OK. Collins (GA) Hobson Moakley Collins (IL) Hochbrueckner Montgomery lic for which it stands, one nation under God, DEAR GOVERNOR: In accordance with the indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. laws of the State of Oklahoma, I am hereby Collins (Ml) Hoekstra Moorhead Combest Hoke Moran notifying you that I resign from my duties Conyers Horn Morella as Representative of the Sixth Congressional Coppersmith Houghton Murphy COMMUNICATION FROM THE District in the United States House of Rep­ Costello Hoyer Murtha resentatives effective at 12 midnight, Janu­ Cox Huffington Myers CLERK OF THE HOUSE ary 7, 1994. Coyne Hughes Nadler The SPEAKER laid before the House Sincerely, Crapo Hunter Natcher Neal (NC) the following communication from the GLENN ENGLISH, Cunningham Hutchinson Danner Hutto Nussle Clerk of the House of Representatives. Member of Congress. Darden Hyde Obey OFFICE OF THE CLERK, Deal Inglis Olver U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, De Fazio Inslee Ortiz Washington, DC, January 25, 1994. CALL OF THE HOUSE DeLauro Is took Orton De Lay Jacobs Owens Hon. THOMAS s. FOLEY, The SPEAKER. The Clerk will utilize Derrick Johnson (CT) Oxley The Speaker, U.S. House of Representatives, the electronic system to ascertain the Deutsch Johnson (GA) Packard Washington, DC. presence of a quorum. Diaz-Balart Johnson, E.B. Parker DEAR MR. SPEAKER: I have the honor to Dickey Johnson, Sam Pastor transmit herewith the certificate of election Members will record their presence Dicks Johnston Paxon from the Secretary of State, State of Michi­ Dingell Kanjorski Payne (VA) by electronic device. gan, indicating that, according to the offi­ The call was taken by electronic de­ Dixon Kasich Pelosi Dooley Kennedy Penny cial returns of the Special Election held on vice, and the following Members re­ Doolittle Kennelly Peterson (FL) December 7, 1993, the Honorable Vern Ehlers sponded to their names: Dreier Kil dee Peterson (MN) was elected to the Office of Representative

0 This symbol represents the time of day during the House proceedings, e.g., D 1407 is 2:07 p.m. Matter set in this typeface indicates words inserted or appended, rather than spoken, by a Member of the House on the floor. January 25, 1994 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD-HOUSE 87 in Congress from the Third Congressional Mr. UPTON. Mr. Speaker, I thank of the great State of Michigan as well District, State of Michigan. our Chairman for yielding. I would like as for the benefit of the entire Nation. With great respect, I am Finally, just as a personal note, I Sincerely yours, to say before the House that this House DONNALD K. ANDERSON , loved two of its previous Members, also like challenges. People could not Clerk, House of Representatives. Gerry Ford and Paul Henry. As Jim understand why I would leave the Sen­ STATE OF MICHIGAN CERTIFICATE OF ELECTION Ford, the Chaplain of the House, said ate, where I was President pro tem­ We, the undersigned, State Canvassers, earlier today, he asked us to pray for pore, and join the House of Representa­ from an examination of the Election Returns character and justice. Character and tives. To me, now that I am here, it is received by the Secretary of State, deter­ justice certainly reflect the words and an easy choice. It is a great body, a mine that, at the General Election, held on the deeds of both Gerry Ford and Paul strong sense of history, and I like the the seventh day of December, nineteen hun­ Henry' and I know that VERN EHLERS challenge that is presented coming dred ninety-three, Vern Ehlers was duly will fill those shoes, admirably so. here. elected Representative in Congress 3rd Dis­ I understand, I have been told that I trict for the term ending January 2, nineteen am the first physicist to ever occupy a hundred ninety-five. INTRODUCTORY SPEECH OF THE In Witness Whereof, We have hereto sub­ seat in the U.S. House of Representa­ scribed our names, at Lansing, this third day HONORABLE VERNON J. EHLERS tives. I hope there will be many more of January, nineteen hundred ninety-four. (Mr. EHLERS asked and was given in the future, of course, but I will find (Signed) BOARD OF STATE CANVASSERS. permission to revise and extend his re­ that a challenge, to try to work on the marks.) science policy of this Nation and to im­ Mr. EHLERS. I wanted to thank the prove it, to better it and use it for the SWEARING IN OF THE HONORABLE furtherance of this Nation and the cre­ VERNON J. EHLERS OF MICHI­ senior members of the Michigan dele­ gation and the entire Michigan delega­ ation of a better technological society GAN AS A MEMBER OF THE and more jobs for its citizens. HOUSE tion for being present. I appreciate your support and the kind words that I regard this as a positive oppor­ The SPEAKER. Will the dean of the you have offered on my behalf. I hope I tunity, and I am very optimistic about Michigan delegation, together with live up to those. the future of this Nation in many ways. members of the delegation, escort the Finally, Mr. Speaker, I want to I am very honored to be here, as I am thank my colleagues once again for al­ Member-elect from Michigan, Vernon sure you understand. I am also very J. Ehlers, to the well of the House. lowing me the time to make these few Mr. VERNON J. EHLERS appeared at humbled to be here, because I think comments and to conclude by saying, I the bar of the House and took the fol­ this is a great responsibility that has welcome the challenge and I look for­ lowing oath of office: been placed upon me by the voters of ward to the opportunity. Do you solemnly swear that you will my district. support and defend the Constitution of D 1240 the United States against all enemies, ANNOUNCEMENT OF RETIREMENT I will do my best to discharge that (Mr. FORD of Michigan asked and foreign and domestic; that you will according to the precepts found in the bear true faith and allegiance to the was given permission to address the page of the Bible I laid my hand on House for 1 minute and to revise and same; that you take this obligation during the swearing in, Micah 6, verse freely, without any mental reservation extend his remarks.) 8. I have used that passage for every Mr. FORD of Michigan. Mr. Speaker, or purpose of evasion, and that you will swearing in, and I pray that I will be well and truly discharge the duties of I am honored and privileged to be able to walk humbly before the Lord where I am at this point in the Na­ the office upon which you are about to and do justice and have mercy. enter, so help you God. tion's history. We have an exciting and The SPEAKER. Congratulations, you I also want to comment that this is a challenging President whose agenda is are a Member of the House of Rep­ very sad time for me surprisingly, but dear to my heart-improving the qual­ resentatives. it is a very sad time because of my ity of life and the personal security of close friendship for Paul Henry, a won­ all Americans. derful person, a great man. And I hope As chairman of the Education and WELCOMING THE HONORABLE that I can add somewhat to his legacy. Labor Committee, I will devote myself VERNON J. EHLERS OF MICHI­ I certainly thank him for being an ex­ tirelessly to his goals. I want to spend GAN AS A MEMBER OF THE ample for me and for all of us. I will the next year here as a full-time chair­ HOUSE try to live up to his standards and pre­ man and an agent of change for Presi­ (Mr. DINGELL asked and was given cepts. dent Clinton without the demands and permission to address the House for 1 This is also a time for thanks and distractions of an election campaign. minute.) thanksgiving, thanks to my wife, Jo, After 40 years of public service, this The SPEAKER. The Chair recognizes and my daughter, Marla, who are year-my 30th in Congress-will be my the dean of the Michigan delegation, present here today, and a number of last. the Honorable JOHN DINGELL. friends in the Gallery who have helped My polls tell me that my district is a Mr. DINGELL. Mr. Speaker, let me in a number of ways on the campaign, stronger Democratic district than it say to my colleagues that I have the and also to the many others who was 2 years ago and that my chances of privilege today and the great personal worked and were not able to be here reelection are excellent. But time has pleasure to introduce to this House its today. I certainly appreciate their snuck up on me. As I approach my 67th newest Member, who will serve with presence, and I want to acknowledge birthday, it is time for me to focus on distinction and who has compiled al­ that they are the ones who are respon­ my remaining years. I want to spend ready a remarkable record of public sible for me being here. more time doing the things I enjoy and service, 9 years in the Senate of the My pattern was not an unusual one. I concentrating on my family whose sac­ State of Michigan, 2 years in the was outspent by tremendous amounts rifices because of my career have been Michigan State House, and he has com­ by my opponents, but I had the support immense and often painful. piled a remarkable record with special of the people and the volunteers. And I began my congressional career with concern over matters like environment that is why I am here, and that is why the Presidency of Lyndon Johnson and and science. He will be a distinguished many of my colleagues are here. am proud to have been here during the Member of this body, the Honorable I feel very fortunate to join the enactment of many ambitious Great VERN EHLERS. Michigan delegation, an outstanding Society Programs. I leave in the Presi­ I would like at this time to yield to group of individuals, most of whom I dency of Bill Clinton whose proposals my good friend, the gentleman from have known before. I look forward to renew the Johnson Legacy. Truly, I Michigan, Mr. UPTON. working with them for the betterment have seen the pendulum swing. 88 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD-HOUSE January 25, 1994 To my colleagues, thank you for your I will leave Congress with my head Members think about it, and I am from friendship, your support, and the op­ high, knowing that I have done my the Virgin Islands, they will realize portuni ty to realize the goal of my very best, and that I have made a dif­ that it makes a lot of sense for me to freshman year-the chairmanship of ference. Although I am sad to leave want to go home. I thank the Members the committee I love. elective public office, I am very excited very much, and I thank you, Mr. at the prospect of taking on some new Speaker. challenges. My wonderful wife Nancy INTENTION TO RETffiE and I are blessed with good health. We (Mr. HUGHES asked and was given have four beautiful children and five COMMITTEE TO NOTIFY THE permission to address the House for 1 grandchildren who I want to spend PRESIDENT minute and to revise and extend his re­ more time with. Mr. GEPHARDT. Mr. Speaker, I offer marks.) Indeed, I am looking forward to a privileged resolution (H. Res. 325) and Mr. HUGHES. Mr. Speaker, I rise teaching my grandchildren how to fish, ask for its immediate consideration. today to inform my colleagues that and how to bait their own hook so I can The Clerk read the resolution, as fol­ yesterday, I announced that I have de­ fish too. lows: cided not to seek reelection, and that I I will miss this institution and take H. RES. 325 intend to leave Congress at the end of a lot of wonderful memories with me at Resolved, That a committee of two Mem­ this term. the end of this year. I think the late bers be appointed by the Speaker on the part It was not an easy decision for me, Donald Adams put it best when he said: of the House of Representatives to join with because I love serving the people of "To give real service, you must add a committee on the part of the Senate to no­ south Jersey in this great institution. something which cannot be bought or tify the President of the United States that But, I will have completed 30 years of measured with money, and that is sin­ a quorum of each House has assembled and public service at the end of this ses­ cerity and integrity.'' Congress is ready to receive any communica­ sion-10 years in the prosecutor's office I hope that will be my lasting legacy. tion that he may be pleased to make. in Cape May County, and 20 years in Thank you and God bless you all. The resolution was agreed to. the Congress. A motion to reconsider was laid on What is particularly gratifying is the table. that I have been granted the singular D 1250 honor of serving the people of the Sec­ ond Congressional District of New Jer­ ANNOUNCEMENT OF RESIGNATION APPOINTMENT AS MEMBERS OF sey in the House longer than any per­ OF RON DE LUGO, MEMBER OF COMMITTEE TO NOTIFY THE son in the history of the district. That CONGRESS PRESIDENT, PURSUANT TO says a lot about the special relation­ (Mr. DE LUGO asked and was given HOUSE RESOLUTION 325 ship between us. permission to address the House for 1 The SPEAKER. The Chair appoints Before I entered politics, I served minute and to revise and extend his re­ as members of the committee on the with many outstanding men and marks.) part of the House to join a committee women over the years on a hospital Mr. DE LUGO. Mr. Speaker, last on the part of the Senate to notify the board, drug abuse council, service Thursday, I told the people of the Vir­ President of the United States that a clubs, church groups, and other organi­ gin Islands that I would not be seeking quorum pf each House has been assem­ zations, but I have never served with a any elective office in the coming elec­ bled and that Congress is ready to re­ finer group of people than we have in tion. I want to say goodbye to this ceive any communication that he may the Congress of the United States. House today, where I had the honor to be pleased to make, the gentleman The overwhelming majority of Mem­ serve as the first Delegate from the from Missouri [Mr. GEPHARDT] and the bers are decent, honest, God-fearing Virgin Islands ever in the history of gentleman from Illinois [Mr. MICHEL]. citizens who work hard to make their our Republic. districts and their country a better I came to this Capitol some 24 years place to live. It is sad that this institu­ ago. I was elected, as I am elected NOTIFICATION TO THE SENATE tion is too often judged by the few who today, but I did not have a seat in the Mr. WHITTEN. Mr. Speaker, I offer a have another agenda. House. The Virgin Islands, the people privileged resolution (H. Res. 326) and My 19 years in the Congress have of the Virgin Islands, did not have any ask for its immediate consideration. been more productive and satisfying representation in the House. The Clerk read the resolution, as fol­ than I ever could have imagined. I have I was a Washington Representative, lows: enjoyed working with my colleagues in and I served two terms in that position H. RES. 326 the House. I have been blessed with and was able, with the help of many of Resolved, That the Clerk of the House in­ ranking Republicans on my sub­ you who are here today, and particu­ form the Senate that a quorum of the House committees, beginning with Hal Saw­ larly you, Mr. Speaker, and many of is present and that the House is ready to pro­ yer and ending with CARLOS MOORHEAD, our friends who have gone, to get a ceed with business. who have enabled me to accomplish a seat for the people of the Virgin Is­ The resolution was agreed to. great deal as a national legislator, par­ lands. A motion to reconsider was laid on ticularly in the areas of law enforce­ I have served some 20 years here. I the table. ment and intellectual property rights. have made wonderful friends on both I am so gratified by the fact that my sides of the aisle. I am a Democrat. I law to ban the dumping of sewage love the Democratic Party, but the DAILY HOUR OF MEETING sludge and chemical wastes in the truth is, as I have told the Members, Mr. MOAKLEY. Mr. Speaker, I offer ocean is considered by many as an en­ some of my best friends are Repub­ a privileged resolution (H. Res. 327) and vironmental milestone. licans. They have been very helpful to ask for its immediate consideration. I am equally proud of my record of me and to the people of the Islands. The Clerk read the resolution, as fol­ accomplishments back home. Indeed, Mr. Speaker, I want to thank you not lows: you can't travel anywhere in my only the Members but also the staff H. RES. 327 sprawling second district without find­ here in the House that helps us so Resolved, That until otherwise ordered, the ing my imprint on a project to create much, and so many have shown me hour of meeting of the House shall be noon jobs, protect the environment, fix up kindnesses. on Mondays and Tuesdays; 2 p.m. on Wednes­ the infrastructure, or improve the I leave this House after almost 40 days; 11 a.m. on all other days of the week up quality of life which we cherish so years in elective office. I look forward to and including May 15, 1994; and that from dearly in southern New Jersey. to going home. I am sure when the May 16, 1994, until the end of the second ses- January 25, 1994 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD-HOUSE 89 sion, the hour of daily meeting of the House with his dedicated career; or how the $75,000. And the fellow says, "What shall be noon on Mondays and Tuesdays and Speaker's example has inspired . them would you like to have us put over the 10 a.m. on all other days of the week. to pursue a career in public service. hospital?" He says, "Put this: I came The resolution was agreed to. And I hope with all my heart that in amongst you and you took me in." And A motion to reconsider was laid on the years to come we will see a lot of that is the Henry Ford story that the table. "Tip" O'Neills coming to the Congress Speaker O'Neill used to tell. or serving in State legislatures. They But there are other stories that have may not be as witty, they may not be been in books, and the one that Tip TRIBUTE TO THE LATE HONOR­ as lovable, and they may not be larger told me when we were golfing one time ABLE THOMAS P. "TIP" O'NEILL, than life-but I hope and trust they is about the 50th class reunion, the JR. will be every bit as caring, compas­ high school class reunion he went to. Mr. MOAKLEY. Mr. Speaker, I offer sionate, and decent as the Speaker who And in his class there was a fellow, a a privileged resolution (H. Res. 328) and did so much for so many people. little fellow named Red O'Brien. So, ask for its immediate consideration. He was a champion, a real champion, tbere are about 25 people left in the re­ The Clerk read the resolution, as fol­ for the seniors. He fought hard for the union and Red finally spots the Speak­ lows: young people, and always believed that er and he says, "Tip O'Neill, I haven't seen you in 40 years." He says, "What H. RES. 328 government had a responsibility to the poor and those without a voice. But are you doing now?" And Tip was the Resolved, That the House has learned with Speaker at the time. But he just took profound sorrow of the death of the Honor­ one of his greatest legacies will be that able Thomas P. "Tip" O'Neill, Jr., former he made people feel proud of govern­ it good-naturedly, patted Red on the Member of the House for 17 terms and Speak­ ment, and he made people realize gov­ head and said, "Oh, still working, er of the House of Representatives for the ernment's potential. He loved this in­ Red." And that was the end of that. Ninety-fifth, Ninety-sixth, Ninety-seventh, stitution and he loved this country so But one time the Speaker came into Ninety-eighth and Ninety-ninth Congresses. very much. Logan Airport and he was met by his Resolved, That in the death of the Honor­ office staffer, Jim Rowen, and Jim had able Thomas P. "Tip" O'Neill, Jr .. the Unit­ Another one of his legacies-and one of the things that will ensure that two 6-footers beside him, and Tip says, ed States and the Commonwealth of Massa­ "What's this?" And he says, "Mr. chusetts have lost a valued and eminent pub­ "Tip" will live forever-are the stories he used to tell and the stories we used Speaker, there's been a threat on your lic servant and citizen. life. These two people are State police Resolved, That the Clerk communicate to tell about him. these resolutions to the Senate and transmit We could not talk about "Tip" officers and they've been assigned to a copy thereof to the family of the deceased. O'Neill without talking about the take you home." He said, "Well, I can't Resolved, That when the House adjourns Henry Ford story. "Tip" told this story go home. Millie's not home. There's today, it adjourn as a further mark of re­ for 25 years. In fact, he told it so many nothing to eat." Then he said, "Let's spect to the memory of the deceased. times he once sat down with Danny go to Joe Tecce's." Well, Joe Tecce's is The SPEAKER. The gentleman from Thomas and said, "Gee, Danny, I have an Italian restaurant in Boston that is Massachusetts [Mr. MOAKLEY] is recog­ frequented by a lot of people in politi­ been telling this story for years and cal life, and Joe is a character in the nized for 1 hour. years, and I just need some new mate­ Mr. MOAKLEY. Mr. Speaker, a little good sense of the word. So the Speaker rial." walks into Tecce's with these two fel­ over 1 week ago, I stood in the State He said, "You don't need new mate­ house in Boston and watched tens of lows by his side, and Joe, making sure rial, Mr. Speaker, you need a new audi­ everybody knew the Speaker was in the thousands of citizens brave the subzero ence." He said, "The joke is great. weather to pay tribute to "Tip" restaurant says, "Mr. Speaker, my Keep telling it.'' friend, Tip, how are you?" Tip says, O'Neill. Many of the Members in the Chamber The people who waited in line were "Fine, Joe. How are you doing?" He probably heard it. It goes something said, "Good." And the Speaker said, mostly ordinary people who remember like this. Henry Ford was visiting Ire­ Tip as their Congressman, their men­ "These two fellows are police officers." land, the birthplace of his mother. The He says, "Police officers? What are you tor, or as their friend. Selectmen of the country came in to · They were old and they were young. bringing the police to my place for?" see him. They honored him, they wel­ And he said, "Well, you don't under­ They were from Boston and Cambridge, comed him, and they told him they and some came from as far away as stand, Joe. There's been a threat on my were building a hospital, and if he life, and these people are here to pro­ California. Even the powerful people would be so kind to donate a sum of waited in line-the politicians from all tect me." He says, "There's been a money in his mother's name, they threat on your life?" He says, "Angie, over the country. The presidents of would very much appreciate it. universities, the CEO's of big compa­ get the boys. I'm not going to have the nies, and foreign dignitaries from all 0 1300 Speaker killed in my place and blow my liquor license." over the world. "Well," he said, "OK," and he wrote Well, anyway, that is just part of the None of us wanted to say goodbye. a check for $5,000. The next morning in charm of Tip O'Neill. And as I say, sto­ None of us wanted to believe that thi~ the local paper big streamlining head­ ries will go on for years and years and great big Irishman would ever be any­ lines say "Henry Ford Donates $50,000 years and years. He is like oceanfront thing but full of life and full of fun. to Hospital." property. They just do not make them Many of you in this Chamber know Henry says, "I only gave $5,000. How anymore. that Tip and I were close friends. My am I going to handle this? Well, the Mr. Speaker, I yield to the gentleman wife Evelyn and I often socialized with county officials came back in and said, from Washington, Speaker FOLEY. "Tip" and Millie and always had a "Mr. Ford, we're very very sorry for Mr. FOLEY. Mr. Speaker, I thank the great time. He was the best-there is that misprint, but don't worry about gentleman for taking this resolution to no doubt about that. And I will cer­ it, we'll put a retraction in tomorrow the floor of the House. Tip's death oc­ tainly miss him. morning.'' curred at a time · when the Congress In the days that have followed So Henry says, "Never mind the re­ was not in session, and this is the first "Tip's" passing I have been especially traction. How much do you need to fin­ opportunity that we have had, as a pleased by the many young people-­ ish the hospital?" He said, "Mr. Ford, body, to recognize not only his passing, college students, and even high school about $75,000." He says, "I'll write a but his service. And, there will be op­ students, who have approached me on check for $75,000 on one condition, that portunities in the coming days to have the street, or called or written my of­ you allow me to put a motto over the a memorial service for .Tip O'Neill. fice to say how much they admired the gates going into the hospital." The fel­ I think of Tip always, as the gen­ Speaker; or how impressed they were low says fine. We wrote the check for tleman from Massachusetts, [Mr. 90 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD-HOUSE January 25, 1994 MOAKLEY] said, as a person of enor­ He was the first Speaker, American Reagan, with whom I was serving and mous humor and compassion and good Speaker, to visit Ireland. And all dur­ whom I served as his point man. will. I do not think any Member that I ing the time and troubles of the last 20 We would go around and round on the have served with in the last 30 years years he was a constant voice for peace issues on the floor of this House during had as much real affection from other and reconciliation in Ireland. He was business hours, and I think everybody, Members as did Tip O'Neill. He was not an outspoken opponent of those whose maybe not all of the general public out only their friend, but their counselor; bullets and bombs threatened the lives there, but Members of this House, un­ and Member after Member sought his of Irish men and women from either derstood that that is the way this advice and counsel in time of difficulty great tradition in Ireland, and he al­ House is to operate. and trouble. ways spoke in support of peace and rec­ Yes, there were bitterly partisan ar­ But his image was al ways one of onciliation. It is a sad thing to think guments back and forth-and there is enormous warmth and good feeling. I that Tip perhaps missed what I hope nothing wrong with that because this used to ride with Tip around the State the coming months will bring, a final is the House that ought to be deliberat­ as people would wave, and shout, "Hi, peace in the land of his and my ances­ ing and the sharpness of the arguments Mr. Speaker." "Hi, Tip." tors. Let us pray that it is granted. ought to be all that more clearly de­ He told the story that, when he was For me, Tip O'Neill will always be fined when we have those spirited argu­ having just a little bit of an argument Mr. Speaker. So, today we say, "Fare­ ments. with President Reagan, he went into a well, Mr. Speaker. You will never be But I guess the one thing I always en­ factory and one of the women at the forgotten." joyed so much and respected the machines in the factory said, "Tip Mr. MOAKLEY. I thank the Speaker. Speaker for was that as soon as we had O'Neill, God love you, Tip, God bless Mr. Speaker, I yield to a dear friend the motion to adjourn, we did not need you, and by the way, be a Ii ttle easier of our late Speaker, the minority lead­ but a few minutes afterward and then on President Reagan." er of the House, Mr. MICHEL. all things were forgotten and we could He was a Member who always Mr. MICHEL. Mr. Speaker, I thank be friends again. thought about his own district and his the gentleman for yielding, particu­ [From the Washington Times, Jan. 7, 1994) State; he never forgot from whence he larly following the current Speaker, to TIP O'NEILL: THE LAST PROUD LIBERAL came. He was the man from Berry's say a few things with respect to our (By Representative Robert H. Michel) Corner. He was the man from Boston. dear friend, Tip O'Neill. The Speaker He was the man from Massachusetts. just made mention of probably our first On May 7, 1981, Speaker of the House, His concern with the young, with the Thomas P. "Tip" O'Neill, Jr., came to the nationally known and recognized floor of the House to close debate on what elderly, with those who are less favored Speaker. And I think there were cer­ was known as the "Graham-Latta" budget in our society, marked his public serv­ tain personal characteristics or phys­ substitute. In effect, the House would be vot­ ice from his first days in the great and ical features of the Speaker that made ing on reversing the course of decades of lib­ general court of Massachusetts, where that quite prominent, that big shock of eral economic policies. he was the first Democratic Speaker, hair, and let us face it, he was not the Tip stood before the House, hushed as it al­ to his last day in this House. He never thinnest man in the House, and that ways is on those rare occasions when a forgot his roots. He never forgot those bulbous nose. But I tell my colleagues Speaker comes to the floor to debate. Most values and concerns that brought him of what Tip said was predictable, a defense of that we all, from this Member's point liberal economic policies of the past. But he into public life, and marked his public of view, got to love the Speaker in a surprised me-and a lot of other members-­ service, every day, in this Chamber of very special way. when he said: the House of Representatives. I want to compliment the distin­ "Sure, in the 1970's my party made mis­ Tip was probably the first inter­ guished chairman for the tenor of his takes. We over-regulated. There was too nationally known Speaker. In fact, in remarks in eulogy to the Speaker at much red tape and probably too much legis­ some sense he was perhaps the first the funeral. lation. And we paid for it at the ballot box Speaker of true national recognition, last year ...:" as great as were his many predecessors, D 1310 It isn't every day when a party leader I thought they were so appropriate makes such admissions, particularly when he and we all remember with great respect is a fiercely partisan leader like Tip. And Sam Rayburn and John McCormack, and right on target. Since the gen­ then, in words that reflected the sadness he and presently of course, Jim Wright tleman was the only Member who felt at seeing New Deal and the Great Soci­ and Carl Albert. It was not until Tip spoke at this eulogy, he did speak for ety economic assumptions fighting for their became Speaker that people in the all of us on both sides of the aisle. political life, he said: country recognized the Speaker of the I have since written several pieces, "Sure we (i.e., Democrats) admit there House of Representatives. I do not one for Roll Call, entitled "An Amer­ were inequities and we had failures along the think that I could have taken John ican Original." Then we did a piece for line and we paid for them . . . " Despite his plea to the Democrats, who McCormack down the streets of my the Washington Times, "Tip O'Neill: were in the majority, the Latta substitute home city of Spokane with the expec­ The Last Proud Liberal." won overwhelmingly, 253-176. It was the end tation of everyone recognizing him; For me that last is something spe­ of an era. Tip would go on to fight-and and, if I had served with Sam Rayburn, cial: I came to the House when Speaker win-another day. His party rebounded dra­ I do not think the people of my con­ Rayburn was the Speaker. I can recall matically in the House elections of 1982, giv­ stituency would have recognized him those days when I was in awe as a jun­ ing him the kind of political muscle he need­ either. But Tip was known everywhere. ior Member of this man who presided ed to make counter-strikes against the He was a national and international over the House and who did it with Reagan White House. But something had happened on that figure who was recognized around the such e"enhandedness, who gained the spring day in 1981, and Tip, with those great world. respect of all of us who served with him political instincts that made him so success­ His service to his people, to his dis­ those days and subsequently the ful, knew what it was: Democrats would con­ trict, to his State, and to the Nation Speakers with whom I have served. tinue to win political victories, but liberal­ will be remembered for many many Yes, it was a very special period with ism-full-blooded, bottled-in-bond, take-no­ decades. In fact, I think he has found Tip O'Neill because, quite frankly, we prisoner, New Deal/ Fair.Deal/ New Frontier/ his place in the permanent history of both came into the position of leader­ Great Society liberalism-was politically this House of Representatives. ship of our party at the time that he dead. Tip was the last of the proud liberals. No He was devoted to his family and to was the Speaker. equivocations (i.e., calling himself a "pro­ the community. He was devoted to his We have all heard the stories of the gressive" as some liberals were doing) for school of Boston College. He was de­ Speaker's arguments, maybe a little Tip: he as a Massachusetts liberal without voted to the country from which his bit stronger from time to time, with apologies and without regrets. This authen­ ancestors came. the then-President, President Ronald ticity and lack of pretense, this refusal to January 25, 1994 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD-HOUSE 91 truckle to the ideological fashions of the myself. He could be awfully tough. In the walk down that course and get that old day, were the qualities that later in his ca­ middle of one House debate, during the feel of the golf course. reer made him a national celebrity, and, Reagan years, Tip came to the floor to argue So there are some things we could after his retirement, a well-loved (and, as he the issue (I think it was the Graham-Latta say about our dear friendship at this enjoyed telling me, with great gusto, well bill) and suddenly he was talking about some I I paid) figure on the lecture circuit and on tel­ project for my district that he said would be time, but think pretty well captured evision. In an age of blow-dried television endangered by my vote. Now that's hardball! him as best I could in the two articles personalities and high-priced political con­ So the worst thing we can do for Tip's I have written. sultants, Tip was himself, the real thing, not memory is to remember him as that cuddly So, Mr. Speaker, without taking fur­ decaffeinated or (to use a word never associ­ old guy with white hair who was so great in ther time of the many Members who ated with Tip) "lite" . those television commercials after his retire­ would like to speak, in the limited It is by now a twice-told tale that Tip and ment, the media celebrity who once appeared time allocated for this occasion, I sub­ I were golfing buddies and liked each other ("acted" is not quite the word) on the popu­ mit those two articles for the RECORD. personally. Such heretical behavior was, and, lar sit-com, "Cheers" . a kind of grandfather I guess, remains, a scandal to the politically figure of American politics. Sure, Tip had all Mr. MOAKLEY. Mr. Speaker, at this orthodox in both parties, but Tip and I en­ the charm of a legendary Irishman who had time I yield to a very dear friend of the joyed each other's company too much to be smooched the Blarney stone, and, in fact, he Speaker. I know the Speaker and I, greatly concerned. We strongly disagreed on did look like someone from central casting when we were out golfing, his name almost every major issue, from the invasion ready to play the role of a twinkle-eyed­ would come up and we would be telling of Grenada to the Reagan tax cut, from Irish-American pol. But that was only one stories. Actually, he is the third mem­ Central American policy to the leadership part of his personality. He could be, and ber of the trio of O'Neill, MOAKLEY, and qualities of President Ronald Rea15an. But I often was, as tough and unrelenting a par­ ROSTENKOWSKI, the gentleman who could go to the Speaker's office at any time, tisan political opponent as any I have seen in sit with him, and just schmooze a bit, as 37 years in the House. sang "Danny Boy," on the Wall of they say. We could talk to each other-and Don't get me wrong-I would have had it China, Congressman ROSTENKOWSKI. we listened to each other. That may not no other way. I believe that democracy is Mr. ROSTENKOWSKI. I thank the seem like much, but, given the thousand­ best served when we present the differences gentleman for yielding. and-one difficulties of legislating, it is sorre­ between the parties as starkly as possible, Mr. Speaker, I want to join Speaker thing to value dearly. and in my view Tip's combativeness was in FOLEY, my colleague, the gentleman He was, all in all, quite a character, !h . t the great tradition of House debate. All I'm from Illinois [Mr. MICHEL], in actually just the " big bear, scarred by year$ of be G­ saying is that we do Tip an injustice if we commending our colleague, Mr. MOAK­ tles". as one reporter put it, but the last rep­ concentrate on the St. Patrick's Day charm­ resentative of a great philosophy of govern­ er who could tell a story or a joke with the LEY, on the fabulous dissertation. ment. To say that liberalism was great is not best of them, including President Ronald Actually, Tip O'Neill was a jovial to say it was, in my admittedly biased view, Reagan. Politics was no joke to Tip, and he host and a great individual. As a mat­ good, but only that at its height of prestige didn't become Speaker of the House to ter of fact, having attended the cere­ and power, it changed the nature of our gov­ charm people, but to promote and defend, as mony when we put Tip to rest, it would ernment and our country. Tip was proud of best he could, the political principles he have been, in my opinion, the kind of a having been part of that, but toward the end deeply believed were in the best interests of gathering that Tip O'Neill would have of his career, all that could be heard of the his constituents and this country. And what wanted to have had. It was a sorrowful liberalism he loved so much was its "melan­ a job he did. choly, long, withdrawing roar". His greatest tests as Speaker and party occasion, yet it was a celebration. Tip, [From Roll Call, Jan. 10, 1994) spokesman came during the fierce battles I know, more than any one of us, loved TIP O ' NEILL: AN AMERICAN ORIGINAL over taxes, the budget and Central American good times. (By Representative Robert H. Michel) policy that marked the first administration As our colleague, BOB MICHEL, has of President Ronald Reagan. Those who were pointed out, there were bitter fights On the morning when the death of Tip not in the House at the time may find it hard here on the floor of the House of Rep­ O'Neill was announced, I was asked by " Good to believe the turmoil and the excitement of Morning America" to come on the show and resentatives, but at 5 p.m.,. as he men­ those days, when it appeared that nothing tioned, as he told Ronald Reagan, "You say a few words about my old friend. Given could stop the Reagan juggernaut. the circumstances, I did the best I could, and As the only elected leader of his party in know, we are all Americans and we are talked about my affection for him as a man Washington, Tip fought us on every front. all here to try to run a country." There and about our friendship. When I returned to Some in my party made the mistake of un­ were tough times then. the office, one of my staff, knowing how sad derestimating Tip, as if his lack of the con­ So I think it is appropriate, I sup­ I felt about this great loss, said to me: "Don't worry Bob. Tip and Sil Conte are ventional telegenic qualities and his image pose, that we take this time in the looking down on us and playing a game of pi­ as an unrepentant believer in liberalism, House from the schedule to remember a nochle or gin rummy right now." made him an easy target for our attacks. Tip man who led us so long and so well. But That cheered me up, because it was a re­ proved to be a formidable opponent (helped, it also leaves me both uncomfortable minder of the good old days when Sil and Tip I might add, by an equally formidable major­ and sad because this House feels so dif­ and I would be together on a Congressional ity in the House). There were some, on both sides of the aisle, ferent now that Tip O'Neill is gone. He delegation trip overseas and, during the added a human and personal touch that flight, gleefully battle each other in card who simply could not understand why Tip games, enjoying ourselves immensely. There and I could have such cordial personal rela­ has been in short supply after his re­ we were, two Republicans and a Democrat, a tions. After all, we had profound differences tirement. mid-west conservative of the Ev Dirksen per­ in political philosophy-why didn't we have Analysts talked about his politics, suasion, a Eastern Republican moderate, and each other? The failure to understand how a his legislative leadership, but I remem­ a bred-in-the-bone, unabashed Massachusetts personal friendship can remain and even ber best and value most his friendship. liberal of New Deal-Fair Deal orthodoxy. We flourish amidst the hottest partisan con­ I have received a few honors in my troversies is, in my mind, a sad commentary had as many differing opinions on politics as career up here but the one that made you could imagine-but we were good friends on what has happened to politics in our time. In any event, I will miss Tip, and I hope me proudest was when Tip started call­ and respected each other and had great times ing me "pal." I knew then that I made together. when my time comes, Tip and Sil reserve a In the House, after Tip and I had spent the place at the old card table for me. the cut and had been accepted as a day fighting hard in a partisan fashion, we I guess we have made mention of the player. enjoyed each other's company, on the golf acumen the Speaker had for dealing Today we tend to talk about focus course, or perhaps over a few beverages of with the cards and playing them close groups, media messages; Tip viewed our choice. Now Sil and Tip are gone. The to his vest when he thought he had to. politics from a different perspective. laughter and the kidding, the undisguised He loved playing golf, and of course He thought politics was about helping passion for politics, the easy camaraderie this Member has also had many pleas­ people, particularly people who des­ and the unspoken, but deeply felt sense that public service can be a worthy calling were urable days out there on the golf perately needed help. Tip knew that shared by us all. course. Even in his latter days when he the strong can take care of themselves, I don't want to leave the impression that was suffering as he was from his medi­ sometimes all too well; that it was the all was sweetness and light between Tip and cal impediments, he still wanted to weak who deserve our help. In that re- 92 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD-HOUSE January 25, 1994 gard, his message was a moral message ferring to Tip O'Neill. Now that is a gation who was himself so close a rather than a partisan, political one. human being, a personal genius, that friend and so important an ally to the But I do not want to remember him that growth, that ability to adapt to late Speaker, Tip O'Neill. Speaker as a "holy Joe," because he certainly each time, each group of people, re­ O'Neill was an extraordinary man of was not. He took pleasure in his work, gardless of their philosophy, regardless such enormous dimensions that no one he properly saw an enormous amount of who they were, would be a part of his can cover all parts of him. I think it is of humor in the theatrics we all en­ approach to life, and it did not make especially relevant for us today to gaged in from time to time. He never any difference whether it is the Black think about those aspects of his career took himself too seriously. Caucus, or the Women's Caucus, or any which, frankly, go very counter to It did not surprise me when he punc­ of the reformers who came along. They some current public assumptions. tuated his retirement by popping out of soon came to realize that he would be One of the popular i terns we hear a piece of luggage in a television com­ extremely respectful of any views about today is term limits. Well, Tip mercial. As a golfer, he accepted the which they sought to present. O'Neill came to Congress in 1952, and I fact that we seldom move in straight When I first walked in, Tip brought am told six terms is the usual on lim­ lines and that the trip can often be as me into the office, and he said, "You its. I find it hard to believe that many interesting as the destination. I miss know, I know your reputation from the people think America would have been my pal, Tip O'Neill; I suspect we all do. State legislature." He said, "You greatly improved if Tip O'Neill would Our institution is a different place know, they threw your desk out in the have left the Congress in 1964 instead of without him, and so are our lives. But, hall, caused a lot of trouble up in the being able to stay here, gone off, and you know, when on the occasions that State legislature, but, EDDIE, trust me, done something else. We have people we were frolicking, Tip would walk trust me. You won't understand what talk about Members of Congress who across the room, put his arm around an I'm saying right now, but the longer like the life, who stay because it is individual, usually a lady that he had you are here, the most you're going to easy, because it is so comfortable. known or a cousin of somebody that he like the seniority system." Well, Tip O'Neill, leaving in his seven­ knew, and say, "God love you, darlin'." And, as my colleagues know, the wis­ ties, after 50 years of very hard and Tip, wherever you are, God love you, dom of the ages being passed down, very dedicated public service, which it darlin.' within a year we were debating the was to him and which he embodied, he Mr. MOAKLEY. Mr. Speaker, I yield issue of the engery bill. President then began the life of comfort. Tip to the gentleman from Massachusetts Carter had asked Tip to form a single O'Neill, as he would tell you, made [Mr. MARKEY]. energy committee, and now we came more money in the few years after Mr. MARKEY. I thank the gentleman down to whether it was going to pass leaving Congress, probably, than he did from Massachusetts, [Mr. MOAKLEY] for by one vote or not on the floor, and he in the 50 years in which he stayed in calling this very special session. came to me up there in the back, and elected office. He did not ask for any The words spoken by Mr. MOAKLEY at he said, "EDDIE, I really need your vote particular gratitude for that. He did the funeral, and by his son, Tom here on natural gas deregulation. We what he loved because helping people, O'Neill, who delivered the most beau­ are very close; I have to get it done." trying to make this a fairer world, was tiful eulogy I have ever heard in my And I said, "Tip, I just don't think I what he loved. But in every aspect of can be with you." his career he showed, I think, that life, and perhaps one of the three or some of the current cynicism is inap­ four most beautiful speeches I have And he said, "I really need your vote." propriate. ever heard in my life on any subject-­ And I said, "Tip, I've studied this People like to guard themselves and the subject was Tip O'Neill. issue. I really don't think you're right against the accusation that they are As with the gentlemen from Illinois on this." naive, and one of the ways people try [Mr. ROSTENKOWSKI], and the gen­ He said, "I really need your vote." to dodge being accused of being naive tleman from Illinois [Mr. MICHEL], I said, "I don't know if I can be with is to assume the pose of excessive skep­ every person here has special memories you. ·When you are right I'll be with ticism and cynicism. Well, Tip O'Neill of Tip O'Neill. When I was elected to you." again was a great reputation of that. Congress in 1976, I came down here as He said, "EDDIE, I don't think you People will say, sometimes an Irish Catholic, Boston College grad­ understand. When I'm right I don't mockingly of someone else, "Oh, he uate, but part of the reform movement need you.'' doesn't really understand politics. He ready to meet an Irish Catholic, Boston At each juncture in my career, as thinks it's all on the level." College, in a month to become speaker DAN ROSTENKOWSKI said, as he would Well, nobody knew more that it was of the U.S. Congress, someone who had come over and put that big ham hock on the level than Tip O'Neill, and no­ been elected in 1936 as a State rep­ of an arm around you and begin to ex­ body tried harder to keep it on the resentative in the State of Massachu­ plain some of the wisdom of the ages, level than Tip O'Neill in the level and setts. you would realize that it was just as the most important way. There were many other names that relevant in 1936 as it was in 1976 or 1986, As the chairman of the Committee on were floating around who had already or on the day he died. He died as one of Ways and Means said, he is a man who seen their time pass in this institution. the great Americans of the 20th cen­ figured that the talented, and the as­ The Members of 1974 and 1976 were tury, and in my opinion he will go sertive, and the intelligent, and the committed to ensuring that they would down as one of the 10 great politicians skilled, that they did do well in this so­ no longer serve in positions of power. of the 20th century when people come ciety, that we have a country in Amer­ The amazing thing about Tip O'Neill back to chronicle his time here in this ica in which, if one is able and skillful was that he was as relevant and as vi­ institution and what he meant to this they will be rewarded. But he worried brant to the times of 1976 as he was to country. about people whose luck was not as the times of Franklin Delano Roosevelt What an honor it was for me to have good, who maybe were not born as tal­ in the mid-1930's when he was elected served in this body every day that he ented as some others, and he felt that for the first time. was Speaker. it was his job as a public official to try and not even everything out. He was no D 1320 Mr. MOAKLEY. Mr. Speaker, I thank the gentleman from Massachusetts leveler, but he was someone who And, when he left on his last day in (Mr. MOAKLEY]. thought you put some limit on the ex­ 1986, he was just as relevant to the At this time I yield to a dear friend, tent to which people in trouble were al­ Ronald Reagan era in U.S. politics; so the gentleman from Massachusetts lowed to suffer. No one did more than much so that even today, when most [Mr. FRANK]. he to accomplish that. Members refer to the Speaker as in: Mr. FRANK of Massachusetts. Mr. My colleague, the gentleman from How is the Speaker doing, they are re- Speaker, I thank the dean of our dele- Massachusetts [Mr. MARKEY] spoke be- January 25, 1994 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD-HOUSE 93 fore me, and he said he will be listed as to know Tip understand, he never made was elected to this body and to the one of the great political leaders of this you feel badly. He always had a way of, Massachusetts State Legislature. He century, and I do not think there is despite the fact that in 1946, when my saw America change. He saw this coun­ any question about that. He will be Uncle Jack was running for the Con­ try create a middle class. The changes listed in the history of parliamentary gress, he refused to endorse Jack Ken­ that took place in Tip's lifetime are institutions as one of the great par­ nedy, the fact that he and my dad the kinds of changes that any individ­ liamentarians, a man who understood never, I think, really saw very much ual, particularly Tip O'Neill, would be this peculiar institution of an elected eye to eye, which he was very blunt so proud to have happen under his legislative body in a democracy, who about and never apologized for. guidance and under his tenure and with his mark. knew how to make it work for the 0 1330 right reasons, who had a peculiarly im­ Tip made a mark. He made a mark pressive combination of skills, of intel­ The fact that there have been so that I think is significant to all of us, ligence, and personality, and commit­ many different fights that all of them and that mark is that we are all here ment, and amiability and toughness had taken on over the years still never as equals, that no one is bigger than when he had to. got in the way of Tip's support, kind­ another, and we are all here, particu­ I remember once when we had a vote ness, and fundamental friendliness to­ larly as Members of Congress, to stand on seating a Member in a contested ward our family. If there is one individ­ up for working people and the poor . election, and I voted not to seat the ual in American politics that I think whose viewpoints so often do not get Democrat, and people asked me, "How the family is more delighted to be asso­ heard in Washington, DC. did the Speaker respond?" · ciated with, it is truly Speaker O'Neill. That is the legacy that Tip has given I said, "Well, Tip was mad at me I had the privilege of running for us. That is why I think he brings such until I explained myself, and then he Tip's seat when he decided to retire a strong memory out of such stalwarts got furious because he understood that and I remember going down to his and strong individuals who have gone he had a responsibility as a leader that home at Harwichport when I was through so much and who have stood somehow sometimes transcended what thinking about running to ask his ad­ up for so much, such as DANNY ROSTEN­ individuals might have to do that did vice. Millie met me at the door, and KOWSKI and JOE MOAKLEY. These are not make us right and him wrong, but Tip put his arm around me, and at that not people who easily come to the fu­ it meant that he had an extraordinary point I knew I was going to be all neral of another politician and come to perspective that was, I think, essential right. Tip sat and told me story after their memories with a tear in their to this place. story of the various labor unions in the eye. Both of them have shed tears for He played a role at a critical time in district that you could count on and Tip O'Neill. the 1980's that only now are people the few that you could not count on. For the memory that you have given fully appreciating as an exemplar of He went through every city and town, us and for the memories that Tip gave his a citizen serves his fellow citizens every precinct, every ward, telling how us, I thank you all. in democracy. Tip O'Neill was an ex­ our district was put together and say­ Mr. MOAKLEY. Mr. Speaker, I yield traordinary human being. ing who would be with you and who to the gentleman from Massachusetts Those of us who served with him, now would not be with you. He was just an [Mr. MEEHAN]. encyclopedia of information. · Mr. MEEHAN. I witnessed a tremen­ considerably less than half the House, dous tribute to Speaker O'Neill at his by the way, are privileged to have done I remember when we were going around the district in his final days, I memorial service in North Cambridge. so, and. I appreciate the chairman of JOE MOAKLEY told stories that made the Committee on Rules giving us a went around to a few of his stops, and everyone watching understand why chance to tell him publicly how much he stopped one evening off of Barry's theirs was a friendship that stood the we do appreciate having had that Corners, and there were probably 300 or test of decades in the House. Tip's son, chance. 400 people in the room who had been Tommy, delivered a powerful eulogy Mr. MOAKLEY. Mr. Speaker, I yield supporters of Tip's. He went around the that evoked the human side of Tip: a to the gentleman who took Speaker entire room and mentioned the individ­ great father, a great politician, and as O'Neill's place in the Congress and ual relationships, brothers and sisters, a great friend of ordinary working men whose family has been entwined with mothers and fathers and cousins. He and women. the Speaker over the years, the Honor­ knew every single person in that room I first met Tip O'Neill in 1979. I was able JOSEPH KENNEDY. in such great detail that he made ev­ a staff assistant for a young Congress­ Mr. KENNEDY. First of all, Mr. eryone think he was their best friend. man from my district, Jim Shannon. Speaker, let me thank the gentleman What I loved about Tip was his qual­ Jim Shannon had been elected to the from Massachusetts [Mr. MOAKLEY] for ity where he never took someone's sta­ Congress at the age of 26. He came to providing all of us with the oppor­ tion in life as having anything to do Washington, as Tip O'Neill's protege. tunity to pour out our stories and our with their importance. Someone could In fact, he had written his thesis on Tip memories of Tip O'Neill. JOE MOAKLEY be a king, a president, or the head of an O'Neill. Jim went over to the Speaker's did a job at Tip's funeral that I will armed forces, and they would be just as office to ask him about his committee never forget, that nobody who attended important as a neighbor in Cambridge. assignment, and Tip O'Neill asked him that funeral will ever forget. It was a They would be just as important as all what he would like. He said, "I would very tough time for JOE because he lost the people he grew up with. like a seat on the Ways and Means one of his closest friends, but he told I heard him give a speech one time Committee." He was a 27-year-old stories that brought an audience that where he was telling the entire audi­ freshman. Tip said, "We'll see what we was full of grief and sadness to laugh­ ence about when he first ran for public can do.'' ter, and to smiles, and to loving memo­ office. He said that at that time a po­ Tip was retired by the time I was ries of an individual that they, too, liceman in the United States-I re­ elected to Congress, but that did not loved. JOE, you did a great job, and we member his words-used to work 106 stop him from teaching me a thing or were all very, very proud of you that hours a week, a fireman worked 108 two about Congress and public service. day. hours a week, and none of their kids A little more than 1 year ago, just I always felt a little in awe of Tip could possibly hope to gain a college after I had won the Democratic pri­ O'Neill because, for one thing, he education. There was no Social Secu­ mary, I was at a fund raiser for the seemed to always know all the mem­ rity, there was no Medicare, there was State committee up in Massachusetts, bers of my family better than I did. no Medicaid, there were none of the and my job was to introduce Tip That was not always necessarily a posi­ programs that we as a generation of O'Neill. tive development, but, in any event, he Americans simply take for granted. I started talking about how Tip had never, as I think most people that got Those all came about while Tip O'Neill served under five Presidents. That 94 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD-HOUSE January 25, 1994 seemed to me pretty impressive, and I truly saddened at the loss of "Tip" Mr. MOAKLEY. Mr. Speaker, I yield meant it as a compliment. But Tip O'Neill. He set the standard for what such time as he may consume to the then got up, he looked out at me and public service should be, and he will be honorable gentleman from Massachu­ said, "Marty, I know you are just sorely missed. setts, Mr. OLVER. starting out and I know you have just I urge unanimous passage of this res­ Mr. OLVER. Mr. Speaker, I would won your first primary and your first olution, and I thank the gentleman like to start by thanking the dean of election, but with all due respect, I from Boston [Mr. MOAKLEY] for allow­ our Massachusetts delegation, Mr. have to correct you. I didn't serve ing me this opportunity. MO AKLEY, for organizing this oppor­ under any Presidents; I served with Mr. MOAKLEY. Mr. Speaker, I yield tunity to join with my colleagues from five Presidents." such time as he may consume to the Massachusetts in tribute to a great So he made me think about our obli­ honorable gentleman from Massachu­ speaker and a truly great man, Thomas gation as Members of the legislative setts [Mr. TORKILDSEN]. P. "Tip" O'Neill. branch to preserve the power of Con­ Mr. TORKILDSEN. Mr. Speaker, I For those of us who live in Massachu­ gress as a co-equal partnership with would like to thank the gentleman setts his passing is especially sad. the executive, and more generally he from Massachusetts, [Mr. MOAKLEY], I offer my condolences to his en tire made me think about the importance the chairman of the Cammi ttee on family. of exercising independent judgment on Rules, for yielding time to me. As a young man growing up on the behalf of our constituents. Mr. Speaker, it is with certain sad­ streets of his beloved North Cambridge He will be remembered as a great fa­ ness that I rise to honor a giant in poli­ neighborhood, Tip learned the compas­ ther, a great politician, and a great tics in my home State of Massachu­ sion, the caring and the integrity that friend of ordinary working men and setts and throughout America, Thomas were the hallmarks of his long and dis­ women. P. "Tip" O'Neill, Jr. tinguished career in public service. Here, as in Massachusetts, Speaker He rose to become the first Demo­ Mr. Speaker, I again thank Congress­ O'Neill was known by his nickname, man MOAKLEY for providing this oppor­ cratic speaker of the Massachusetts ''Tip,'' even as he held one of the most great and general court, a body in tunity for giving such a tremendous powerful positions in the free world. tribute to former Speaker Tip O'Neill. which I served for 22 years. From his That tells a lot about the man. He sat election in 1952 to his retirement in Mr. MOAKLEY. Mr. Speaker, I yield with leaders of nations around the to the gentleman from Massachusetts 1987, the people of the Eighth Congres­ world, yet treated everyone the same, sional District of Massachusetts chose [Mr. BLUTE]. with compassion, concern, and respect. Mr. BLUTE. Mr. Speaker, I want to Tip's most famous remark was "All Tip O'Neill to represent their interests thank my friend from Massachusetts politics is local," and he remembered in the U.S. House of Representatives. [Mr. MO AKLEY] for giving me this time that. Tip knew that government ought It has been said that the Speaker to pay tribute to Tip O'Neill. to be caring, and that all the regula­ never forgot his roots. The sting of his I want to join all the members of the tions in the world didn't give anyone in defeat in an election to the Cambridge delegation to pay tribute to a man the government an excuse to be uncaring. city council spawned his often repeated likes of which we may not see again in Even though he didn't say so, Tip quote "All politics is local." The fa­ our lifetime, former Speaker Tip knew that all politics was listening, mous quote, that came from his father, O'Neill. I join with my colleagues from too. He would listen to anyone who served as his guiding principle. He al­ the Bay State in putting forth this res­ wanted to speak with him, not only ways asked for your vote and offered olution expressing the profound sorrow Presidents and colleagues, but also to his record as evidence for why he de­ of the House of Representatives upon the people he loved, police officers and served it. He may have been the Speak­ his passing. cobblers, teachers and retired folks. No er of the House, but he was still the Although I am a Republican, I am matter who you were or what you had same man the people sent to Washing­ also an Irish-American who cut his po­ to say, Tip listened. ton. To say that Tip O'Neill never for­ litical teeth in the Massachusetts I did not know Tip as well as many got his district is too simplistic, be­ House of Representatives over which people here. But the few times I spoke cause although his job took him out of Tip O'Neill presided many years ago. with him, Tip always listened, and re­ North Cambridge, North Cambridge The Speaker's legacy is long and great called a story or two. The first time I was never taken out of the man. The in the State House in Boston, and those met him, I mentioned I was from the Speaker never forgot that the people of who serve in the legislature there to town of Danvers. Tip immediately re­ Eighth Congressional District of Mas­ this very day feel the power and the in­ called the name of a friend of his from sachusetts depended on him. He was a fluence of the gentleman from Cam­ Danvers, a friend who had helped him true champion of the people. Whether bridge. out some 30 or so years before. I it was helping a veteran receive a due The mark he left on that body will thought it remarkable that after all benefit or making sure that legislation not soon fade from memory, but what those years, Tip would remember some­ moved in the House, Tip O'Neill was a is even more impressive is for me to one, and not someone who Tip. had man of action. He believed that the come down here to the Nation's Capital helped, because even then Tip had Government could help those that and to the floor of the U.S. House each helped hundreds of people. Tip remem­ needed help and fought every day for day and reflect on the stature of such bered someone who had helped him. those that were left behind by the political giants as Tip O'Neill, the Tip also didn't shy away from con­ American dream. power he wielded for so many years and troversy, or a fight, if that was what It has been said that the Speaker was the wisdom and passion with which he was needed. As the current Speaker of the last of a kind, that his type of per­ wielded that power earned him the re­ the Hou·se mentioned, Tip O'Neill was sonal politics has been cast aside. I spect and admiration of his fellow citi­ the first Speaker of the Massachusetts hope that on the streets of the Eighth zens of the United ·states and moreover House of Representatives, ever. He did Congressional District there is a young of people all over the world. He was one not become Speaker because he rode on man or woman who uses the Tip of the most recognizable figures in the someone else's coattails, but because O'Neill Library on the campus of Bos­ annals of American politics in the 20th he worked at it, even when a lot of so ton College, or is taught by a Tip century, and he was also one of the called experts said it could not be done. O'Neill Professor of Political Science most revered. Perhaps our best tribute to Tip will at Northeastern University, or even AE a graduate of Boston College, the be to remember not only him, and the plays golf on the Tip O'Neill course in Spef..ker's beloved alma mater, as a stories he loved to tell, but also to re­ Cambridge and is spurred to act, forn·er State representative at the member what Tip practiced. All poli­ spurred to study the man, his actions, stat.::house in Boston, and now a Con­ tics is local. All people des.erve to be his deeds and most importantly his gressman from Massachusetts, I am treated with respect. enormous heart. If just one man or January 25, 1994 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD-HOUSE 95 woman tries to fill the enormous void never forgot that this is the people's More than most things could, Tip left in public service by his passing House. Our business is the public's O'Neill's death stopped us cold. then his work will truly be done. The business; our mission the public good. Those still here today who worked next generation of political leaders will Tip knew in his bones that our U.S. with him or against him have their come of age when they study the man Government was of the people, by the personal memories of the man. As an from North Cambridge who we will people, and for the people. And people institution we have his portrait hang­ always lovingly remember as Mr. weren't some abstraction. Economic ing as a memento. There are the ac­ Speaker. statistics weren't people. Long-term counts and testaments of his career re­ Mr. MOAKLEY. Mr. Speaker, I yield projections weren't people. Pie charts cently published in newspapers and such time as he may consume to the and bar charts and flow charts weren't magazines, broadcast on radio and tele­ gentleman from New York, the Honor­ people. vision, and recorded in our own CON­ able BEN GILMAN. People were the men and women he GRESSIONAL RECORD. Mr. GILMAN. Mr. Speaker, I thank met everyday-whether he met them in Sad as it may seem, as time passes the gentleman for yielding. I want to the marble Halls of the Congress or on all that will remain of the man who we commend the gentleman from Massa­ the streets and sidewalks of Cam­ remember so vividly and personally chusetts [Mr. MOAKLEY] for giving us bridge. His mission was to do the best will be these sort of public records. He an opportunity to reflect on the public he could for them, and to make sure will become part of our Nation's public service of a great man, a great Speak­ that Government existed to serve them history, a sort of collective identity, er, Thomas "Tip" O'Neill. and their needs. remembered the same way we remem­ Speaker Tip O'Neill left his mark not Tip's kindness was legendary. I my­ ber a Longworth or Sam Rayburn. only on our Nation, but virtually on all self arrived in Washington after a spe­ However, his presence as a man and of us. on both sides of the aisle, who cial election. I was the single-most jun­ his life's work will live on with a vigor served with him in the Congress. ior Member. But Tip made it his busi­ and vitality rarely achieved by any I had the privilege of serving in the ness not only to welcome me, but to man or woman. Who he was, what he House with Tip during the last 14 years get to know me. believed, and how he· expressed it lies of his public service. Because Tip loved people, he listened encoded in the House of Representa­ Tip always had a good word and to them. We know that he listened to tives as it exists today and in the pub­ sound advice for all of us as he helped his own children enough to believe lic laws of the land. The man he actu­ to enhance the reputation of this great them about the Vietnam war, and to ally was has become an actual part of body. oppose a President of his own party as collective political identity reem­ I along with many of our colleagues bodied every time we come together for a result. He listened to the new Mem­ business. It may be an anonymous, will long remember Tip's good humor, bers of Congress after the watershed his warmth for his colleagues, his more diffuse existence, but Tip O'Neill election of 1974, and so was able not hasn't stopped being with us since he touching renditions of "Danny Boy," only to recognize, but to be part of the his bear hugs for our spouses, and his left 7 years ago. changes that swept the Congress. And The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. Solomon-like leadership in conducting he listened to his colleagues and his the business and judiciously moderat­ KLINK). Without objection, the gen­ constituents, and so was able to be a tleman from Massachusetts [Mr. ing the rancorous debates of this successful and beloved Speaker. House. FRANK] is recognized for an additional His love of people infused all his rela­ 60 minutes. Some observers have called him the tionships, and no one who served with Mr. FRANK of Massachusetts. Mr. last of the old time politicians and, at Tip will ever forget his warmth. I will Speaker, I yield such time as he may the same time, the first of the new po­ miss him enormously. Thank you, dear consume to the gentleman from Michi­ litical leaders. His colorful style and friend of Speaker O'Neill-JOE MOAK­ gan [Mr. BONIOR], the majority whip. his strong convictions made him an ad­ LEY. Mr. BONIOR. Mr. Speaker, I, too, mired effective leader. D 1350 would like to add my praise to my "Tip" O'Neill had a framed saying on chairman, the gentleman from Massa­ the wall of his office which proclaimed Mr. FRANK of Massachusetts. Mr. chusetts [Mr. MOAKLEY] for his eulogy that the main responsibilities of Gov­ Speaker, I yield such time as he may and his celebratory tone and his cap­ ernment were to take care of people at consume to the gentleman from South turing of the man at Tip's funeral. It the dawn of life-our children, at the Carolina [Mr. DERRICK]. was an incredibly moving experience to twilight of life-our senior citizens, Mr. DERRICK. Mr. Speaker, I rise to hear him and Tip's son. and in the shadows of life-the ill, the say a few words about Tip O'Neill. I got to know Tip in a very strange needy. and the handicapped. Tip left Congress 7 years ago, much way. I would like to share that with We will long remember and long miss longer ago than it seems. It's almost a my colleagues, if I could, for just a sec­ this giant of a man. shock to think about. Measured by a ond. Mr. FRANK of Massachusetts. Mr. congressional timeframe, 7 years is al­ When I got here in 1976-1977, Tip had Speaker, I yield such time as she may most an eternity. Here in the House we just become Speaker. I was advised consume to the gentlewoman from get things done, put them behind us, that a good way to learn how this place Connecticut [Mrs. KENNELLY]. and move on to the next thing-we do worked would be to go the whip meet­ Mrs. KENNELLY. Mr. Speaker, I rise it over and over again. The years can ings down in Congressman Brademus' today to remember another Speaker, seem like a headlong rush with Ii ttle office, which is my office now. And I and a dear friend, Tip O'Neill. I know I chance to look back and ruminate. felt, as a new freshman, really uncom­ express what is in so many of our Things change fast while we're im­ fortable and out of place and wondering hearts when I say that not one person mersed in the daily tussle and wran­ what this place was all about. who served with Tip was untouched by gling our work propels us into. Even I would wander down there, and I his warmth, his humor, and his kind­ between sessions our time and energy would bring a newspaper and kind of ness. is occupied with work back in the sit in the corner. And Tip would be sit­ Tip O'Neill was a special kind of pub­ home district. ting up front, and he would also be lic servant. He took tremendous joy in When Tip stepped down from the reading the newspaper. He had that big the game of politics. But he respected­ Speaker's chair we said our farewells-­ stogie in his mouth, and it occurred to no, he revered-the institutions of our and hit the ground running. He had him, at one point, that we were reading democratically elected, representative been Speaker for 10 years and had left the same part of the newspaper. We government. Rough and tumble as this his indelible mark on this institution, were both reading the sports section. House can be at times-and rough and but we still had the work of Congress Eventually, he figured out that I was tumble as Tip himself could play-Tip to do. We didn't look back for long. reading the same part of the sport sec- 79--059 0-97 Vol. 140 (Pt. I) 4 96 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD-HOUSE January 25, 1994 tion he was reading, and that was what That story, I think, says just about story of a real man who was not afraid the spreads were on the football games all one needs to say about Tip, as so to help his friends, who was not afraid that were coming up on Saturday. many Members have so eloquently said to put a family together within the So we got to talking about whether before me this afternoon, because to House of Representatives, to treat us BC was favored or whether Iowa was fa­ Tip O'Neill, ordinary people, ordinary like we were around the table as his vored or Michigan was favored or "who citizens were the most important part children, at the dining room table, and do you like in this game, who do you of his life, of his constituency. moderate between us the things that like in that game." He, as the gentleman from Massachu­ we needed versus the things that we We developed a relationship based on setts [Mr. KENNEDY] has pointed out, wanted. something that was very common but and as the gentleman from Massachu­ He led this House by example, as a satisfying to both of us. setts [Mr. FRANK] and others, he was strong father leads a large family. I After about a year of this, I got up not there to fight for the rich and the will always love him and remember enough nerve to ask Tip to come to my powerful. They have got enough friends him for that. I will always love the district to do a little bit of campaign­ around here to do that for them. He gentleman from Massachusetts, JOE ing for me. He agreed to do it. So when figures they could pretty well fend for MOAKLEY, for putting down for poster­ he flew in, I did not know how to meet themselves. ity the greatness and the love of this him, because I did not have a big car. Tip was here to fight for the Frank man that he was so close to. My father did not have a big car. And Minelli's of the world. He paid atten­ I came here in 1972. After the election so we had this big debate on how to tion to ordinary people. He listened to I came here to look the place over. pick Tip O'Neill up at the airport. them. He worked for them, and he gave Hale Boggs had just had a tragic acci­ So my father said to me, "Why don't them a voice when they had no other. dent and death in Alaska. "Tip" you just get Stan Shultz to pick him Tip called his book "Man Of The O'Neill was quietly seeking freshman up?" House." But I have always thought votes to be the new majority leader of I said, "Okay." Stan Shultz is the un­ that a more accurate title would have the 93d Congress. dertaker in town. He buried my father been "Man Of The People," because he I went to his office, and back in a and my family, good friends. Sure dedicated his life to leaving that ladder corner, Leo Diehl in his chair with his enough, Stan shows up with the hearse, of opportunity up for all Americans to crutches at his side, "Tip" O'Neill in big Cadillac, and we picked Tip up. He climb. And he was so proud to talk another chair, all the freshmen pic­ actually got a big kick out of that. about how he was present and active in tures laid out on the table, mine over On the way to the fundraiser, my Government when the American mid­ in the corner, I could see it. dad, who loves sports and is as fond of dle class was made. I said, "Mr. Whip, I have a problem. the ponies as Tip was, occasionally. got I need to be on the Committee on Agri­ to talking about horse racing. And I D 1400 culture to properly represent my dis­ was sitting in the back seat with my When we think about it, he was quite trict." He said, "Son, I got a problem, father. Tip was in the front seat with an incredible part of the history and too. I want to be the majority leader of Stan. And they were reminiscing about the dynamics of modern history. to the House. If you will help me become politics and horse racing. have been present in this society, par­ the majority leader of the House, I will And all of a sudden, Tip was trying to ticularly, when the middle class was see the best I can that you get on the remember the name of this great horse created, not with his finger in the Committee on Agriculture." that won the Kentucky Derby in 1970- wind, but with his feet planted firmly I was the first freshman in the 93d something, 1972. He said it was a Cana­ in stone. He never wavered on those Congress to endorse "Tip" O'Neill for dian horse. basic principles for ordinary folks. majority leader. He never forgot that. I do not know horses from beans. But In the months ahead, as we head into He made me an example of things that for some reason, the name of Northern this Nation's difficult times, crime, he would give me an opportunity to do. Dancer popped in to my head. And I welfare, health care, job creation, I His passing is a tragic loss to all of said, "It was Northern Dancer, Mr. hope we can all carry on where our us, but we must keep his memory alive Speaker." "Tip" O'Neill left off, and dedicate our­ and the spirit of this man ever before And he turned around in the front selves to improving security in the us, as we seek to rescue this House of seat of the car, and he looked at me as lives of all Americans. If we do that, in Representatives from its lowest public if to say, you are on the right track, the end, that will be our highest trib­ opinion rating that it has probably young man. And we had a wonderful, ute that we can pay. ever had. close relationship for all these many Mr. FRANK of Massachusetts. Mr. Mr. Speaker, subject always to the years. Speaker, I yield such time as he may final approval of the chairman, the I think to me the story that best consume to the gentleman from North gentleman from Massachusetts, Mr. sums up what Tip O'Neill was all about Carolina [Mr. ROSE] . MOAKLEY, I have introduced today comes from Frank Minelli. Back in his Mr. ROSE. Mr. Speaker, I first want House Resolution 329, a resolution that Boston neighborhood, Frank Minelli to say that at the funeral in Boston of designates 1994 as a year to honor the was also known as "Frank the Barber." my late friend, "Tip" O'Neill, I wit­ memory and leadership qualities of the And he is the guy who cut Tip's big nessed one of the most beautiful Honorable Thomas P. "Tip" O'Neill, white mop for over 40 years. outpourings of love and affection for Jr., the late Speaker of the House of One time Tip invited Frank and his one of the most real people that we Represen tati ves: wife to come to Washington to visit, have ever had the pleasure to know in Whereas the death of the late Speaker of and he would take them around on a the Congress of the United States. the House of Representatives, Thomas P. tour. As they were touring the Capitol However, the crowning glory of that "Tip" O'Neill, Jr., on January 5, 1994, has created not only a personal loss to his many and walking around, a colleague of entire day, for me, was the speech of friends and colleagues, but also a great loss Tip's came up to him and said, "Tip, I the gentleman from Massachusetts, to the Nation; have got this important big city mayor JOE MOAKLEY, about his best friend, Whereas Speaker O'Neill is remembered by waiting in my office. I would like you "Tip" O'Neill. all for his dedication to good government to come and meet him.'' JOE MOAKLEY is the successor to the and his love for the people of the United Tip looked at the Congressman. Then legacy of "Tip" O'Neill. We all share States; parts of that legacy. Joe was his best Whereas Speaker O'Neill's compassion and he looked at Frank and his wife. And goodness of heart and his spirit of coopera­ he turned back to the Congressman friend in this House. The way the words tion and conciliation were evident to all who with the big city mayor waiting and came out of his mouth and, through knew him; said, "Not now, I have got more impor­ smiles and tears, as all of us were Whereas in the House of Representatives tant people." choking up, he painted the beautiful and in his life, Speaker O'Neill's personal January 25, 1994 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD-HOUSE 97 charm and political skill transcended dif­ proval was there, and with that you got think he is everything that we all ferences of personality and party; this enormous weal th of people and should be about. Whereas Speaker O'Neill presided over the kindnesses, and entrees into this city. I thank the gentleman for letting me House of Representatives from the Ninety­ Mr. Speaker, I want to thank the take this small part. fifth Congress through the Ninety-ninth Con­ Mr. FRANK of Massachusetts. Mr. gress and emerged as one of the greatest gentleman from Massachusetts, JOE American political leaders of this century; MO AKLEY, and I want to thank the Speaker, I thank the gentleman from and O'Neill family, especially Kip, and the New Hampshire. Whereas it is appropriate that the House of extended political family that includes Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time Representatives rededicate itself to the prin­ Andy Athy and many others, for their as I may consume, and I yield to the ciples of leadership personified by Speaker courtesies. "Tip" O'Neill lives on gentleman from Missouri [Mr. EMER­ O'Neill: Now, therefore, be it through them. SON]. Resolved, That 1994 is designated as a year Mr. EMERSON. Mr. Speaker, I thank to honor the memory and leadership quali­ Mr. FRANK of Massachusetts. Mr. the gentleman for yielding, and appre­ ties of the Honorable Thomas P . "Tip" Speaker, before the very distinguished ciate this opportunity to say a final O'Neill, Jr., the late Speaker of the House of majority leader wraps up for us on be­ word of farewell to Speaker O'Neill. Representatives. half of the House, I yield such time as My memory of him goes back many, I hope that my colleagues will con­ he may consume to the gentleman many years. I first arrived here as a sider joining me in this. I plan to speak from New Hampshire [Mr. ZELIFF]. page in the last Republican Congress. I at a time for myself reserved tomorrow D 1410 do not think there is anyone here on just to go into this again and explain it Mr. ZELIFF. Mr. Speaker, I appre­ the floor who may even remember further. when that was. But it was in 1953, and I want to thank the delegation from ciate the opportunity to just say a cou­ ple of words about a good friend, Tip. I Massachusetts was then very much in Massachusetts, and especially its dean, the limelight. The Speaker of the for giving me the opportunity to speak did not serve here in this great body House, Joe Martin, was from Massa­ here today. We all need to remember until 1990, so I did not have a chance to chusetts, and the Democratic whip was what "Tip" O'Neill stood for. be here while Tip was Speaker of the then John McCormack, Sam Rayburn Mr. FRANK of Massachusetts. Mr. House. But I certainly saw what he did being the minority leader. Speaker, I yield such time as he may for Boston and what he did for New I do not remember a lot about Speak­ consume to the gentleman from New England, and especially what he did for er O'Neill when he was a freshman Con­ Mexico [Mr. RICHARDSON] a Member New Hampshire. gressman. That was the year in which whose roots are from a similar place And I had the privilege 2 years ago to I was a freshman page. But over the but who strayed from Boston, but who be out at Andrews Air Force Base at a years I became a staffer, and ulti­ is forgiven. congressional golf tournament. We had mately a Member. I can remember Mr. RICHARDSON. Mr. Speaker, two Democratic lobbyists, and there many, many things about him. what is very obvious is that while was supposed to be a second Republican As a student of the House, I always "Tip" O'Neill passed away, the "Tip" who did not show up. And Tip came on loved it when he was in his story-tell­ O'Neill family is very much alive. We board and came up and said, "Bill, do ing mode and would talk about the see it evidenced here in the gentleman you mind if I join you?" And I said, "I great characters of the House. But I from Massachusetts [Mr. MOAKLEY] and would be honored, Mr. Speaker." And will always remember an act of per­ the Massachusetts delegation, and he came on board. And he had on the sonal kindness that he extended to me many other political figures around the end of his putter a little suction cup. when I was a very, very freshman con­ country who "Tip" O'Neill baptized in And I did not know what the suction gressman. I think I had not been here politics, with the axiom that all poli­ cup was until he got a couple of long more than 6 months, when one day I tics is local. putts, but some of them were 6 feet, was sitting on the floor and the Speak­ What we also get in the seal of ap­ some of them were 8 feet. And I knew er's page came to get me and said, proval with the "Tip" O'Neill family is I was supposed to be representing the "The Speaker would like to have a a variety of very capable staff people. Republican side of this thing. But I word with you." And I said, "My good­ We get folks downtown, we get Irish found out a different meaning for the ness, what have I done? Why should I figures with many talents from not phrase unanimous consent, Mr. Speak­ be summoned by the Speaker?" just the Northeast but here in Wash­ er, and that old suction cup went to So I went to the Speaker's chair, and ington, DC. We get an extended family work. And I tell Members, about the he said to me, "I just wanted to tell you I met your daughter the other day that takes care of us. 9th or 10th hole, I came up to him and and what a charming girl she is." And If "Tip" O'Neill put his arm around we got to know each other pretty good. you, then that family always was with And I said, "Mr. Speaker, how's life it turneq out that she worked as a treating you?" He put his arm around waitress at a club where Speaker you, not just his wife, Millie, but his O'Neill liked to play golf. And she had son, Kip. Mr. Speaker, it was Kip me and he said, "Billy, anytime the good Lord lets you open your eyes you introduced herself to him, and he had O'Neill that probably did the most im­ remembered that and took the time portant thing for me politically. That are treated very, very well." We had a chance to talk about Millie and his when he came back here to tell me is, because of our friendship, he got his about it. father, the Speaker, to campaign for family and politics, and everything is Ever after, whenever I would see the me in New Mexico at a time when I had local, and politics is local, and toward Speaker in the lobby, or walking absolutely no chance of winning. the end he called to the photographer through the corridors around here, or My first race I lost, but "Tip" O'Neill and he had a picture taken. And he put whereever, I would say, "Hello, Mr. came to New Mexico. We made him his arm around me and he said, ''Some Speaker," and he would always say, ring doorbells. He was not pleased with day you might be able to use this." "And how's your charming daughter?" that. When I was elected, I was with And I just feel very honored that Tip He never forgot, for all of the years trepidation fearing "Tip" when he told spent that little bit of quality time that intervened, he never forgot my the story that I made him ring with me as a Republican. charming daughter. And I will remem­ doorbells and left him on a tarmac He was not plastic; he was very real. ber long and well his attention to such without a private plane, as I had prom­ That probably is one of the most won­ small details, which I am sure are a ised. Both stories were embellished a derful occasions I have had since I have part of what made him the great Mem­ little bit. Over the years they were em­ been a Member of Congress, and I am ber of Congress, the great public serv­ bellished a little more. proud to say that I had a little bit of ant, that he was. However, when he put his arm around time with him. And I put him right up Mr. FRANK of Massachusetts. Mr. me when I was elected and sworn in, I on the top of my mantle of people that Speaker, I yield to the gentleman from knew that the O'Neill mantle of ap- I want to strive to be like because I California [Mr. FAZIO]. 98 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD-HOUSE January 25, 1994 Mr. FAZIO. Mr. Speaker, much has people who are our boss, our constitu­ work of the People's House, and Tip O'Neill been said about the fact that Tip ents. And that contribution of just that was a grand and excellent teacher. O'Neill was a man who knew where he phrase and that sentiment, that idea I He served as Speaker for a decade, retiring stood. He knew what he believed in, think is a very, very important thing in 1986. But his public service to the people and he voted his district. in America's political life. of Massachusetts and this Nation began in He was a man who was rooted in his The second thing about him that I 1936-40 years before his term as Speaker community of Cambridge, and a man think is an everlasting influence was began, and 50 years before he retired from of­ who came from a strong family and a that he was a man of great compassion, fice. Throughout this half-century and more, tradition of public service. a man of great caring, a man of great he was a man of the times. He was as at­ He was partisan without being ran­ kindness, and really human love. There tuned to the needs of his country when Frank­ corous. He was the kind of leader who was not a person who served with him lin Delano Roosevelt took office as President, actually appealed to every Member of who did not feel that warm compas­ as he was when Ronald Reagan took office­ this body during the 10 years he was sion. He was a friend of every Member and he never gave up his principles no matter Speaker and the many years he served that he ever served with. who was in the White House. From Roosevelt before then. I can still, as if it were yesterday, see to Reagan, Tip O'Neill never forgot, and al­ He will be greatly missed not just by him sitting in one of these chairs right ways practiced, his deep belief that "all politics his wonderful family from his wife over here where he would do office is local." While serving as a national leader in Millie, children Susan and Rosemary, hours on the floor. He never refused to his own right as Speaker of the House, and in Kip and Tommy and Michael, but all of talk to anyone. He was always an open earlier leadership positions he held, he never us whom he made feel as if we were ear. He was always full of counsel and for a minute forgot who sent him to Washing­ family. We were all his pals, his dar­ advice and good will, and for that ev­ ton-the folks back home whom he loved and lings. eryone truly loved their relationship revered. He was devoted and dedicated to the He was the kind of man who rarely with him. needs of middle America. finds a home in public office, but when Finally, because of that human char­ There was one saying attributed to Tip he does, makes a mark that will never acteristic that he had of responding so O'Neill-<>ne of literally hundreds of sayings be erased. warmly to his fellow colleagues, he had attributed to Tip O'Neill-which I took as my My wife Judy and I loved him and an ability that I think is very much own and have practiced ever since: If a con­ will miss him very much. needed in any legislative body, and cer­ stituent calls your Washington office and tells Mr. FRANK of Massachusetts. Mr. tainly in this one, and that is the abil­ you of a problem he has with City Hall, don't Speaker, to finish this well-deserved ity when the time comes as the leader tell him or her to call City Hall. You call City tribute, it is certainly appropriate that that he was to listen to all of the frac­ Hall yourself and take care of the problem. another great leader of the House of tious viewpoints, to hear everybody He has been greatly missed since his retire­ Representatives, the distinguished ma­ out, but then to say I have heard you ment as we have gone about the busy sched­ jority leader, the gentleman from Mis­ all but this is what we are going to do, ule of the House of Representatives, but he souri [Mr. GEPHARDT] be yielded the and then importantly to be able to get has still been with us-still leading us, in balance of our time. enough of us to come in behind him to absentia, by the example he set. He was al­ Mr. GEPHARDT. Mr. Speaker, I do it, not always because we agreed ways available to advise us if we asked, and thank the gentleman for yielding, and with him, but because we liked him, we often when we didn't. Since leaving office, he I am very happy to be part of this trusted him, and we trusted his leader­ was surely available to us through the books event of paying our respects to such a ship. We knew that he had given us a he has written about his lifetime of public serv­ great American who has left us in the fair hearing and that he had made the ice, books which should be required reading last days. A number of us were in­ best decision he could. by every person, young and old, who aspire to volved in a mission and trip to Asia at Harry Truman once said leadership is or who want to learn about public service, the time of Speaker O'Neill's death, getting people to do things they do not about compassion and caring, about the legis­ and we were not able to be at his fu­ want to do. Tip O'Neill was a leader be­ lative process, about humankind, about true neral in Boston as we would have liked cause he had the human characteristic, leadership. to have been. And so on behalf of all the personality, and the character that And if you want to learn about how to be a the Members who were unable to be all of us could respond to when we faithful and loving husband and father while there that day I want to rise today to needed to, and therefore he was a mag­ going about an entire lifetime of commitment pay our respects to this great Amer­ nificent leader of this institution and to the Nation's needs, you have only to look ican. this Congress. at the life of Tip O'Neill. To his loving and car­ I came to the Congress in 1977, Jan u­ ing wife, Millie, and to his beautiful children, ary, when Tip O'Neill became Speaker. 0 1420 we say thank you as well. I would simply say that he had an enor­ He will be missed by his family. He He was good and kind. He was tough and mous influence not only on his con­ will be missed by his constituents. And irascible, almost any human dynamic that can stituents in Massachusetts and in his he will be missed by everyone here who be assigned to man, can and should be as­ State, but he had an enormous influ­ knew him. signed to Tip O'Neill, and it was this that ence on all of us who served with him He was a great American, a great made him a leader, and that made him a in the House and on generations of peo­ Speaker, a great leader, and we will al­ friend to all of us. ple who met him and knew him here in ways remember the contribution and Mr. NEAL of Massachusetts. Mr. Speaker, it the House of Representatives, and as the human kindness and love that he is an honor for me to take part in this tribute my friend from Missouri just said, even brought to everything he did in his life. for our dear former Speaker, Thomas P. "Tip" pages who met him in their time here. Mr. RAHALL. Mr. Speaker, I rise to pay trib­ O'Neill, who died just as the new year began. There were two kinds of values or ute to the late Speaker of the House of Rep­ That news was a sad ending to the holiday ideas that he stood for that I will never resentatives, the Honorable Thomas "Tip" season for many of us. I would like to thank forget. One was that he always told us, O'Neill. Without any doubt, Thomas "Tip" Chairman JOE MOAKLEY for reserving this time both Republicans and Democrats, but O'Neill wm be written up in the history books for us to honor Speaker O'Neill's memory. all of us as public servants that all of as the one of the greatest Speakers we have I did not have the pleasure of serving here politics is local. He was famous for ever known. in the House under Speaker O'Neill, but I can that phrase because it is such a true Tip O'Neill was elected by his colleagues to say that I was able to benefit from his advice phrase. All of us understand that what be their Speaker in 1976. It has always been and counsel in the years that I knew him. We we do here is interesting and impor­ my great personal pleasure to have been spent time together at many Massachusetts tant, but if it does not relate directly sworn in as a Member of the House in 1976, functions over the past 5 years and I was truly to what people see, feel and hear at and to have begun my public service under touched by the interest he took in me and my home, it really is of no relevance to the his tutelage. I had much to learn about the progress as a new Member of Congress. January 25, 1994 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD-HOUSE 99 Speaker O'Neill was well-known for his they think of the U.S. Congress, and their an­ Those fighting words would earn Mcintire story-telling ability. I found that when he re­ swer still would likely be Speaker O'Neill. In so a bloody nose on Barry's Corner, but they counted an incident from his career or some­ many ways, he embodied the best of Con­ are popular sentiments at McCormick & gress, and the best of the American people. Schmick's. O'Neill didn't seem all that impe­ thing that happened here on the Hill, there rial to the bricklayers and cab drivers on the was always a lesson to be learned. His stories Speaker O'Neill's passionate commitment bar stools in Cambridge. They knew him too were warm and full of humanity, much like the and dedication to the democratic process left well; he came home too often. man himself. I do not have many pictures up an indelible mark on the lives of so many. He Mcintire has a general aversion to politi­ on the walls of my office, but one I treasure understood the importance of, believed in the cal candidates. " What's gone wrong," he is Speaker O'Neill greeting me with big smile ability of, and fought for a government of the said, " is that we have governments where and a hug. people, by the people, and for the people. candidates make a difference. We should We hear so much today about what a chore Tip's energy was poured into improving the have a system where it doesn't matter which ding-dong gets into power because they can't politics has become. Elected officials are "dis­ everyday lives of working Americans. He in­ hurt you." illusioned" and the public has "lost faith" are stinctively understood that the true and best Then there's Sherry Bockwinkel, who just two of the phrases we hear over and over. role of Government is in helping those who headed the campaign for term limits in That was not the case with Tip O'Neill. He need help. He never forgot those people. He Washington, the passage of which House truly enjoyed the business of politics. There never forgot his roots. And, he never forgot his Speaker Tom Foley, D-Wash., is challenging are many politicians who do not enjoy the day­ friends. in a Seattle federal court. to-day business of meeting people and dealing Bockwinkel's rage was originally directed I offer my warmest condolences and support at her congressman, Norm Dicks, a Demo­ with their problems and concerns on a per­ to Millie and his family. Our lives were all im­ crat who's been locked on the Hill for 17 sonal level. There was nothing Tip O'Neill en­ proved by knowing Tip. We will long remem­ years. She thought he was a lousy environ­ joyed more than working his district and his ber the humor, the warmth, the diplomacy and mentalist, a warmonger and a victim of his neighborhood. He would ask people what was the fighting spirit of Tip O'Neill. own arrogance. on their minds and delight in the give-and-take Mr. KOPETSKI. Mr. Speaker, I rise with On more than one occasion, the voters dis­ of political discussion, whether on the House great respect and admiration for Tip O'Neill agreed. So Bockwinkel campaigned for term Floor or in a corner coffee shop in North Cam­ and to join my colleagues in commemorating limits. "We want regular people in Congress, not elitists," she said. "We left England be­ bridge. Perhaps only Hubert Humphrey of his his service to the House of Representatives cause we didn't want a dynastic ruling class. generation enjoyed his work as much as Tip. and our Nation. Speaker O'Neill's passing is a We're being ruled by the very people we had As sad as the funeral was on January 10, historic loss to this Nation and I offer my con­ a revolution over." there was also that feeling that we were cele­ dolences and warm personal thoughts to the The revolution is still on, and members of brating 81 happy years of life. To truly enjoy entire O'Neill family. The former Speaker's Oregon's delegation are on different sides. one's work, and to also be a master at that death was noted throughout our country. For Rep. Elizabeth Furse, one of the 110 new career, is a rare combination. Tip O'Neill was the RECORD, I include a column from the Jan­ members to Congress in 1993, believes terms limits are the only way to dismantle a se­ the embodiment of that combination. uary 16, 1994, issue of the Oregonian. niority system that holds back women and There is another lesson to be learned from [From the Oregonian, Jan. 16, 1994) minorities. the life of Tip O'Neill: He treated all people IF WE COULD CALL ONE FINAL WITNESS Rep. Peter DeFazio has his own term-limit with the same respect. It did not matter if you (By Steve Duin) bill, although he noted, " We don't have a were the head of state of a foreign country or problem in Oregon. We automatically limit Tip O'Neill, a hefty argument against term people. We've thrown out Wayne Morse, Al simply a neighbor of his-he gave the same limits, died before they went on trial last respect and interest that all men and women Ullman and Denny Smith. Oregon is very week in Seattle. The five-term speaker of adept at rejecting people." deserve. That is why so many people thought the House reached his limit, at 81 , in a Bos­ That penchant for rejection gained of him as a close friend. He genuinely cared ton hospital on Jan. 6. Cancer knocked him Kopetski a seat in Congress, but-even as he about people and made it his business to do down; a heart attack finished the job. exits-he rejects term limits. what he could to help those in need. Today Rep. Mike Kopetski, D-Ore., was on one of " I don't think people understand what we are celebrating a great American life in the four planes that carried House members they're doing," he said. " They're giving politics by noting the major accomplishment of to O'Neill's funeral Mass in Cambridge. He more power to lobbyists, congressional staff was one of the lucky ones who slipped inside and federal agencies. You can't control the Tip O'Neill's career. The history books will St. John the Evangelist, the small brick record his 50 years in public office and 1O staff, or the lobbyists, or the bureaucrats. church where O'Neill was baptized, but You only have a direct say on your legisla­ years as Speaker of the House, but thousands Kopetski never got comfortable. tor." of people will remember Tip because of the Bunched outside in the cold, Kopetski Tip O'Neill believed that if long-term com­ small things he did over the years: A kind knew, were hundreds of mourners who had a mitments were a vital part of a marriage, word at a family funeral, help in finding a lost better claim to his pew. They were constitu­ they were a positive aspect to his relation­ Government check, a phone call to congratu­ ents, and Tip O'Neill never shut his door to ship with the friends he left behind on Bar­ late a scholarship winner, getting a military a constituent. ry's Corner. Joseph Dinneen once wrote that the burn­ "I used to be for term limits," said Jim Pe­ case settled, a personal tour of the Capitol ing ambition of an Irish kid was to get to terson, a longtime family friend and one of building. The list could go on and on. Tip work: " Then he could join the gang on the the pallbearers at O'Neill's funeral, "but I O'Neill was a big man on the stage of Amer­ corner and live." In his 34 years in Congress, jumped over the fence. He asked, 'Do you ican history, but it is through these little acts O'Neill never forgot the gang on Barry's Cor­ want to get rid of the farmer, the doctor, the of kindness that we will best remember him. ner in North Cambridge, or their kids or teacher as soon as they've gotten up to People are saying that Tip O'Neill's passing their kin. speed? It doesn't make any sense.'" is the end of an era. Perhaps that is correct, As John Gimigliano-John the Cobbler­ Mr. HUGHES. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to but I hope the new era has a place in it for told The New York Times, "He was my fa­ pay tribute to one of the true giants in Amer­ vorite friend. He invited me to Washington. the quality we closely associate with Speaker He says, 'I got the red carpet here for you. ican history, the late Speaker of the House, O'Neill: compassion. As long as we remember When you come, you get to walk on it.'" Tip O'Neill. to keep compassion in politics, we will be hon­ That a red carpet exists anywhere on Cap­ There is no one who I admired more oring Tip O'Neill. itol Hill galls many term-limit fans; they'd throughout my political career than Tip O'Neill. Mr. Speaker, again I thank Chairman MOAK­ like to jerk it out from under the tenured He embodied everything that was good about LEY. I would also like to express my condo­ residents of Congress. Take Don Mcintire, politics and public service. Tip had a sense of lences to Millie O'Neill and all the members of who didn't see the contradiction Thursday right and wrong, and an understanding of poli­ the O'Neill family. "Mr. Speaker" will be great­ night in ripping O'Neill while sipping single­ tics, like no one I have ever known. ly missed. malt Scotch. I was very fortunate to have gotten to know " Tip O'Neill is an excellent argument for Ms. PELOSI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in term limits," said Mcintire, a property-tax­ Tip O'Neill during my first term in office, when fond memory of Tip O'Neill. With his passing, limit gladiator in Oregon. " No one more he was serving as majority leader. I learned our Nation lost a great leader and this institu­ than Tip O'Neill typified the imperial Con­ so much from him. tion lost a large piece of its heart and soul. gress. The best argument for term limits is His years in Government gave him the per­ Ask most Americans who they think of when the Congress and its sorry history." spective, and the politicar instincts, which en- 100 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD-HOUSE January 25, 1994 abled him to see way beyond what most oth­ out Carl Albert announced plans to retire. Tip the street. He did a great job when it came to ers saw occurring in the political arena. That believed he had a real chance to become dealing with dignitaries and he rubbed shoul­ is what made him so effective as a leader. Speaker and was ready to announce his plans ders with the most important people in the As a person, he was a one-of-a-kind. On right there. The news gave me an opportunity world. But, to Tip, the most important people the outside, he was big, gruff, and intimidating, to assist in arranging his press conference. in the world-besides his family members­ but on the inside, he was a sweetheart of a But it also enabled me to be the first member were average Americans. He really cared guy. He took a personal interest in everyone's to publicly declare my support for Tip. about them. problems, from his constituents at home to his Of course, Tip was making his announce­ One of my young constituents who uses colleagues in the House. Tip made you feel ment not in Cambridge, MA, but in San Jose, crutches to walk tells a story about meeting special for he talked just to you. It was this CA, the district which I represent. Tip probably Tip O'Neill one day at the U.S. Capitol. Tip enormous generosity which really defined Tip would have preferred to make the announce­ came up behind my friend and asked him if he as a person, and endeared him to everyone ment at home, but I'll never forget the boost needed any help getting up the steps. He he knew. it gave me that day. didn't just walk on past as many people would I will never forget the years he came into What Tip did for me was certainly not out of have done. He walked down the hall with my southern New Jersey to campaign with me. character. He was always helping when he constituent and they talked about some of the Tip knew that I represented a largely Repub­ could. topics of the day. This chance encounter lican district, and that most of my supporters In fact, though he became one of the most made a lasting impression on that young man were business people and others who were powerful men in this country, he never forgot from my district. He realized that Tip O'Neill generally more conservative than him. As a the people who needed his backing the most, saw him as a person. result, he was always unsure what to say. I al­ the working people of America, and especially We all have so many stories about Tip ways told him, just be yourself. Cambridge, MA. O'Neill-telling them all would take many Invariably, it would take Tip all of 5 minutes Tip O'Neill was always the fighter. Always hours and fill many volumes. He was simply before he had the audience wrapped around the man who would stand up and make us re­ larger than life and we loved him for it. his finger. He would start by pleading guilty to member the common man. Little wonder then, Suffice it to say that Thomas P. "Tip" being a liberal and a big spender. Then once that Tip O'Neill has been eulogized as one of O'Neill did an outstanding job representing his the audience got over the shock, he would ex­ the last of the Great Liberals, a Democrat district and an outstanding job representing plain to them what he meant: That he believed whose policies reflected the Roosevelt-era's our Nation. in spending more money on education, Social New Deal. He was a great ambassador and above all, Security, cancer research, wastewater treat­ With Tip, the New Deal never got old. And a great American. Our lives are better for hav­ ment, and so many other programs that are believe me, when Ronald Reagan was Presi­ ing known him. important to people, and which improve the dent the New Deal was practically considered quality of life in our country. ancient history. By the time he was finished, people would But as the leader of the Democrats, Tip The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. be lined up to shake his hand and tell him stood his ground on principle, and fought for KLINK). The question is on the resolu­ how much they appreciated him. the common good. He never let go of the idea tion offered by the gentleman from That is the Tip O'Neill that I knew: A man that government and politics had a necessary Massachusetts [Mr. FRANK]. who was generous, funny, true to his beliefs and important role in the lives of all citizens; The resolution was agreed to. and blessed with the natural instincts and at­ rich and poor, native born or immigrant, Tip A motion to reconsider was laid on tributes of a great leader. O'Neill understood that government could not the table. There will never be another Tip O'Neill. His be indifferent to the people. loss was a great one for our country, but his To paraphrase an old corporate slogan, Tip GENERAL LEAVE legacy will always live on. I am grateful that I O'Neill believed with a passion the idea of had the opportunity to get to know and work "better living through government and poli­ Mr. FRANK of Massachusetts. Mr. with this truly wonderful man. tics." He dedicated his own life to that belief, Speaker, I ask unanimous consent that Mr. MINETA. Mr. Speaker, it is with much and made us never forget that "All politics is all Members may have 5 legislative sadness that I come before you to honor a local." As he passes on, the memory of his days in which to revise and extend man who was a great leader of this illustrious exemplary life shall keep that ideal alive. their remarks on the resolution just body, my former colleague and friend, the late Mr. BEVILL. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay agreed to. great Representative from Massachusetts, and tribute to my long-time friend and very out­ The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there former Speaker of the House Thomas P. "Tip" standing former colleague, Thomas P. "Tip" objection to the request of the gen­ O'Neill. O'Neill. tleman from Massachusetts? The man we called "Tip," who died on Jan­ Tip and I served together for many years in There was no objection. uary 5 of this year, was quite simply one of the House Democratic Whip Organization and the most remarkable men I have ever known I supported him for majority leader and Speak­ in public life. er. I always enjoyed his friendship and I miss REPORT OF COMMITTEE TO He was a man who made a difference in him very much. As you know, Tip had thou­ NOTIFY THE PRESIDENT our world simply by being one who never lost sands of friends, but he always made you feel Mr. GEPHARDT. Mr. Speaker, your the common touch. In a career field where we like you were a close friend and very impor­ committee on the part of the House to call ourselves "Representatives," and where tant to him. join a like committee on the part of egos sometimes grow larger than the districts Tip O'Neill was a true man of the people. the Senate to notify the President of we represent, the common touch is essential. He loved people and people loved him. He the United States that a quorum of Tip knew it, and that is why he embodied all was particularly close to those he represented each House has been assembled and is that is good in politics. in his district in Massachusetts. My wife Lou ready to receive any communication In fact, his style was coined in a phrase that and I once went to a restaurant in Boston that that he may be pleased to make has will perhaps be his legacy: "All Politics is Tip had recommended. When I told the waiter performed that duty. Local." It is the best one line instruction man­ that Tip O'Neill had sent us, the manager The President asked us to report that ual for public servants I can think of. And I'm came out to meet us. They showered us with he will be pleased to deliver his mes­ sure in time there will be a place for Tip in attention because we were Tip's friends. They sage at 9 p.m. tonight to a joint session "Bartlett's Quotations." just couldn't do enough for us. I'll never forget of the two Houses. I am also quite honored to have played a that. role in one of the few key moments in Tip's Tip O'Neill was a master at sizing people up life when he departed from his dictum. and understanding what they were capable of. JOINT SESSION OF CONGRESS­ I was still a relative newcomer in the House, I think this insight contributed a great deal to STATE OF THE UNION ADDRESS and had planned a district fundraiser with Tip his success in politics. He was equally at Mr. GEPHARDT. Mr. Speaker, I offer as my honored guest. On that day, Tip found home with heads of state and with the man on a privileged concurrent resolution (H. January 25, 1994 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD-HOUSE 101 Con. Res. 197) and ask for its imme­ DISPENSING WITH CALENDAR proved partnership with Russia, Ukraine, diate consideration. WEDNESDAY BUSINESS ON and other New Independent States of the The Clerk read the concurrent reso­ WEDNESDAY NEXT former Soviet Union. lution, as follows: H.R. 3216. To amend the comprehensive Mr. GEPHARDT. Mr. Speaker, I ask Drug Abuse Prevention and Control Act of H. CON. RES. 197 unanimous consent that the business 1970 to control the diversion of certain Resolved by the House of Representatives (the in order under the Calendar Wednesday chemicals used in the illicit production of Senate concurring), That the two Houses of rule be dispensed with on Wednesday, controlled substances such as methcathinone Congress assembled in the Hall of the House January 26, 1994. and methamphetamine, and for other pur­ of Representatives on Tuesday, January 25, poses. 1994, at 9 p.m., for the purpose of receiving The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there H.R. 3321. To provide increased flexibility such communication as the President of the objection to the request of the gen­ to States in carrying out the Low-Income United States shall be pleased to make to tleman from Missouri? Home Energy Assistance Program. them. There was no objection. H.R. 3450. To implement the North Amer­ The concurrent resolution was agreed ican Free Trade Agreement. H.R. 3514. To clarify the regulatory over­ to. PROVIDING FOR ADJOURNMENT sight exercised by the Rural Electrification A motion to reconsider was laid on OF THE HOUSE FROM WEDNES­ Administration with respect to certain elec­ the table. DAY, JANUARY 26, 1994, TO TUES­ tric borrowers. DAY, FEBRUARY 1, 1994 H.R. 3616. To require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint coins in commemoration of ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER Mr. GEPHARDT. Mr. Speaker, I offer the 250th anniversary of the birth of Thomas PRO TEMPORE a privileged concurrent resolution (H. Jefferson, Americans who have been pris­ Con. Res. 198) and ask for its imme­ oners of war, the Vietnam veterans memo­ The SPEAKER pro tempore. The diate consideration. rial on the occasion of the 10th anniversary Chair desires to make an announce­ The Clerk read the concurrent reso­ of the memorial, and the women in military ment. After consultation with the ma­ lution, as follows: service for America memorial, and for other jority and minority leaders, and with purposes. H. CON. RES. 198 their consent and approval, the Chair H.J. Res. 272. Designating December 15, announces that tonight when the two Resolved by the House of Representatives (the 1993, as "National Firefighters Day." Senate concurring), That when the House ad­ H.J. Res. 300. Providing for the convening Houses meet in joint session to hear an journs on Wednesday, January 26, 1994, it of the second session of the One Hundred address by the President of the United stand adjourned until noon on Tuesday, Feb­ Third Congress. States, only the doors immediately op­ ruary 1, 1994. S. 422. To extend and revise rulemaking au­ posite the Speaker and those on his left The concurrent resolution was agreed thority with respect to Government securi­ and right will be open. ties under the Federal securities laws, and to. for other purposes. No one will be allowed on the floor of A motion to reconsider was laid on the House who does not have the privi­ S. 644. Making a technical amendment of the table. the Clayton Act. lege of the floor of the House. S. 994. To authorize the reestablishment of Due to the large attendance which is a fresh cut flowers and fresh cut greens pro­ anticipated, the Chair feels that the ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER motion and consumer information program rule regarding the privilege of the floor PRO TEMPORE for the benefit of the floricultural industry must be strictly adhered to. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The and other persons, and for other purposes. Children of Members will not be per­ S. 1507. To make certain technical and con­ Chair desires to announce that pursu­ forming amendments to the Higher Edu­ mitted on the floor, and the coopera­ ant to clause 4 of rule 1, the Speaker tion of all Members is requested. cation Act of 1965. pro tempore signed the following en­ S. 1732. To extend arbitration under the rolled bill on Monday, November 29, provisions of chapter 44 of title 28, United 1993: States Code, and for other purposes. HOUR OF MEETING ON TOMORROW H.R. 1025. To provide for a waiting period S. 1764. To provide for the extension of cer­ Mr. GEPHARDT. Mr. Speaker, I ask before the purchase of a handgun, and for the tain authority for the marshal of the Su­ unanimous consent that when the establishment of a national instant criminal preme Court and the Supreme Court police. background check system to be contacted by S. 1769. To make a technical correction, House adjourns today, it adjourn to and for other purposes. meet at noon on Wednesday, January firearms dealers before the transfer of any firearm. S. 1777. To extend the suspended implemen­ 26, 1994. tation of certain requirements of the Food The SPEAKER pro tempo re. Is there And the Speaker signed the following Stamp Program on Indian reservations, to objection to the request of the gen­ enrolled bills and joint resolutions on suspend certain eligibility requirements for tleman from Missouri? Wednesday, December 1, 1993: the participation of retail food stores in the There is no objection. H.R. 486. To provide for the addition of the Food Stamp Program, and for other pur­ Truman farm home to the Harry S. Truman poses. national historic site in the State of Mis­ S.J. Res. 154. Designating January 16, 1994, souri. as "Religious Freedom Day." PERMISSION TO ENTERTAIN MO­ H.R. 1237. To establish procedures for na­ TION TO SUSPEND THE RULES tional criminal background checks for child ON TOMORROW FOR CONSIDER­ care providers. APPOINTMENT AS MEMBER OF NA- ATION OF HOUSE RESOLUTION H.R. 1944. To provide for additional devel­ TIONAL WOMEN'S BUSINESS 323 opment at war in the Pacific National His­ COUNCIL torical Park, and for other purposes. The SPEAKER pro tempore laid be­ Mr. GEPHARDT. Mr. Speaker, I ask H.R. 2150. To authorize appropriations for unanimous consent that it be in order fiscal year 1994 for the United States Coast fore the House the following commu­ tomorrow, Wednesday, January 26, Guard, and for other purposes. nication from the Honorable BOB 1994, for the Speaker to entertain a mo­ H.R. 2535. To amend title 38, United States MICHEL, Republican leader: tion to suspend the rules and adopt Code, to provide additional authority for the U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, House Resolution 323, relating to the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to provide Washington, DC., November 24, 1993. treatment of Hugo Princz, a United health care for veterans of the Persian Gulf Hon. THOMAS s. FOLEY. States citizen, by the Federal Republic War. Speaker of the House of Representatives, Wash­ H.R. 2840. To amend title 17, United States ington, DC. of Germany. · Code, to establish copyright arbitration roy­ DEAR MR. SPEAKER: Pursuant to Section The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there alty panels to replace the copyright royalty 403(a)(3) of Public Law 100-533, I hereby ap­ objection to the request of the gen­ tribunal, and for other purposes. point the following individual to serve as a tleman from Missouri? H.R. 3000. For reform in emerging new de­ member on the National Women's Busines·s There was no objection. mocracies and support and health for im- Council: 102 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD-HOUSE January 25, 1994 Ms. Marilu Meyer of Chicago, Illinois. subpoena issued by the United States Dis­ Director of Non-Legislative and Finan­ Sincerely, trict Court for the District of Columbia. cial Services: BOB MICHEL, After consultation with the General Coun­ HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Republican Leader. sel, I have determined that compliance with the subpoena is consistent with the privi­ Washington, DC, January 12, 1994. leges and precedents of the House. Hon. THOMAS S. FOLEY' Speaker, House of Representatives, COMMUNICATION FROM THE HON. Sincerely, LEONARD P . WISHART III, Washington, DC. FRANK PALLONE, JR., MEMBER DEAR MR. SPEAKER: This is to formally no­ OF CONGRESS Director. tify you pursuant to Rule L (50) of the Rules The SPEAKER pro tempore laid be­ of the House that the Office of Finance has been served with a subpoena issued by the fore the House the following commu­ COMMUNICATION FROM THE DI­ Circuit Court for the State of Maryland. nication from the Honorable FRANK RECTOR, NON-LEGISLATIVE AND After consultation with the General Coun­ PALLONE, Jr., Member of Congress: FINANCIAL SERVICES, HOUSE OF sel to the House, I have determined that DECEMBER 4, 1993. REPRESENTATIVES compliance with the subpoena is consistent Hon. THOMAS s. FOLEY" with the privileges and precedents of the Speaker, House of Representatives, Washington, The SPEAKER. pro tempore laid be­ House. DC. fore the House the following commu­ Sincerely, DEAR MR. SPEAKER: This is to formally no­ nication from Leonard P. Wishart III, LEONARD P. WISHART III, tify you pursuant to Rule L (50) of the Rules Director of Non-Legislative and Finan­ Director. of the House that I have been served with a cial Services: subpoena by the Superior Court of New Jer­ HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, THE PRESIDENT'S STATE OF THE sey in connection with a civil case. Washington, DC, January 4, 1994. After consultation with the General Coun­ Hon. THOMAS s. FOLEY, UNION ADDRESS sel, I will determine if compliance with the Speaker, House of Representatives, U.S. Capitol, (Mr. ZELIFF asked and was given subpoena is consistent with the privileges Washington, DC. permission to revise and extend his re­ and precedents of the House. DEAR MR. SPEAKER: This is to formally no­ Sincerely, marks.) tify you pursuant to Rule L (50) of the Rules Mr. ZELIFF. Mr. Speaker, tonight FRANK PALLONE , Jr., of the House that my office has been served Member of Congress. with a subpoena for employment and salary the President will give the State of the records of a House employee. The subpoena Union Message. was issued by the Circuit Court of Cook The American people have learned COMMUNICATION FROM THE DI­ County, Illinois in connection with a civil that it is not what the President says RECTOR, NON-LEGISLATIVE AND case on a personal injury claim. tonight but what he does afterward to FINANCIAL SERVICES, HOUSE OF After consultation with the General Coun­ follow up that counts. REPRESENTATIVES sel, I have determined that compliance with I am sure we will hear wonderful the subpoena is consistent with the privi­ words emphasizing how tough the The SPEAKER pro tempore laid be­ leges and precedents of the House. fore the House the following commu­ Sincerely, President will be on crime, how con­ nication from Leonard P. Wishart III, LEONARD P . WISHART III, cerned he is about health care, and how Director of Non-Legislative and Finan­ Director. he wants to reform the welfare system. cial Services: We must, however, not focus on the HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, President's words, but we must focus Washington, DC, November 23, 1993. COMMUNICATION FROM THE DI­ on the results. Hon. THOMAS s. FOLEY, RECTOR, NON-LEGISLATIVE AND The facts are that the President has Speaker, House of Representatives, U.S. Capitol, FINANCIAL SERVICES, HOUSE OF not filed a welfare bill. There are no Washington, DC. REPRESENTATIVES specifics, and the welfare bill will not DEAR MR. SPEAKER: This is to formally no­ be funded in this coming budget mes­ tify you pursuant to Rule L (50) of the Rules The SPEAKER pro tempore laid be­ fore the House the following commu­ sage. of the House that the Office of Finance has When it comes to being tough on been served with a subpoena issued by the nication from Leonard P. Wishart III, United States District Court for the District Director of Non-Legislative and Finan­ crime, we must see if the President can of Columbia. cial Services: deliver the liberals in this House to After consultation with the General Coun­ support his rhetoric. The facts are that HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES , the President has not filed a crime bill sel to the House, I have determined that Washington, DC, January 6, 1994. compliance with the subpoena is consistent Hon. THOMAS s. FOLEY, either, and it will be interesting to see with the privileges and precedents of the Speaker, House of Representatives, how much money is committed in his House. Washington, DC. budget to fight not only welfare but Sincerely, DEAR MR. SPEAKER: This is to formally no­ crime. LEONARD P. WISHART III, tify you pursuant to Rule L (50) of the Rules Finally, when it comes to health Director. of the House that the Office of Finance has care, I predict that the President, in been served with a subpoena issued by the his budget, will not fully fund his own United States District Court for the District program. That is why he is pushing for COMMUNICATION FROM THE DI­ of Columbia. RECTOR, NON-LEGISLATIVE AND After consultation with the General Coun­ health care to be funded off-budget, fis­ FINANCIAL SERVICES, HOUSE OF sel to the House, I have determined that cally irresponsible, in my judgment. REPRESENTATIVES compliance with the subpoena is consistent Words are nice, Mr. Speaker, but it is with the privileges and precedents of the actions that count. Welfare, crime, The SPEAKER pro tempore laid be­ House. heal th care, the devil is in the details; fore the House the following commu­ Sincerely, we need to hold the President's feet to nication from Leonard P. Wishart III, LEONARD P . WISHART III, the fire and hold him accountable for Director of Non-Legislative and Finan­ Director. the results. cial Services: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES , Washington, DC, January 4, 1994. COMMUNICATION FROM THE DI­ WELCOME BACK, COLLEAGUES Hon. THOMAS s. FOLEY. RECTOR, NON-LEGISLATIVE AND (Ms. NORTON asked and was given Speaker, House of Representatives, U.S. Capitol, FINANCIAL SERVICES, HOUSE OF permission to address the House for 1 Washington, DC. REPRESENTATIVES DEAR MR . SPEAKER: This is to formally no­ minute and to revise and extend her re­ tify you pursuant to Rule L (50) of the Rules The SPEAKER pro tempore laid be­ marks.) of the House that a member of the staff of fore the House the following commu­ Ms. NORTON. Mr. Speaker, I want to the Office of Finance has been served with a nication from Leonard P. Wishart III, welcome back all of our colleagues to January 25, 1994 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD-HOUSE 103 Washington, DC, my hometown, and, Mr. RICHARDSON. Mr. Speaker, the minute and to revise and extend his re­ for all practical purposes until the end reason for so much partisan belly­ marks.) of this session, yours. aching on the other side is simple: Mr. FROST. Mr. Speaker, 1 year ago, As you found when you went home, President Clinton's approval rating is a the word out of Dallas-Fort Worth was residence is not all we have in com­ healthy 60 percent because the public "The Boyz are Back." After Sunday's mon; fear and spread of crime have believes he is trying to address the Na­ victory over the San Francisco 49'ers, eclipsed other issues with 9 out of 10 tion's problems. we know that the Cowboys are "Here Americans feeling it is worse than it And the reason why the perception of to Stay." was a year ago. the Congress is at an all-time low is be­ In recent years, Super Bowl cham­ There is, thus, a clearer kinship cause the public thinks that all we do pions have come and gone. In fact, across all party and district boundaries is fight and fail to get things done. And many teams have struggled to even on this issue that has needlessly polar­ if we want to be reelected, we won't make the playoffs the year after they ized us. need term limits if we continue this win the Super Bowl. With a tougher The floor of the House has been a bickering. schedule, injuries, and complacency to place to chastise this city as if crime Do we go first on health care, or overcome, defending champions have were patented and put in a bottle la­ crime, or welfare reform? Who cares as often folded. beled "District of Columbia." long as we get the job done? However, the Dallas Cowboys showed But, Mr. Speaker, the national crime We are ready to pass a significant what they were made of this season. genie has long been out of the bottle. crime bill soon with tough sentencing They overcame all of these obstacles Back home you discovered new maga­ and prevention. Let us put that on a and more to return to the Super Bowl zine titles like "Rural Crime Alert" fast track and let us get a good start and defend their title. At the beginning and new-found watch programs like on welfare reform. But let us be realis­ of the season, with Emmitt Smith out Cities Neighborhood Watch groups. The tic and recognize that a good health because of a contract dispute, the team crime menace has shown its brutal side care plan should be our top goal this was 0-2 and sports writers across the well beyond this city's borders. year. country were having a field day with Let our show of force be a balanced If we do our job right on health care the demise of yet another defending crime bill that catches crime both reform, we will be rewarded at the champion. coming and going. polls. Undaunted by the challenge and with Emmitt Smith back in the lineup, the THE PRESIDENT'S FIRST YEAR: Cowboys quickly sent notice to the BEWARE OF GIFTS BEARING rest of the league that they were not TOO MANY BITTER THINGS TO LEAKS SWALLOW going to fold by winning 7 straight (Mr. GEKAS asked and was given (Mr. HORN asked and was given per­ games and 14 of their next 16. They ac­ permission to address the House for 1 complished this despite injuries to Pro­ mission to address the House and to re­ minute and to revise and extend his re­ vise and extend his remarks.) Bowlers Troy Aikman, Emmitt Smith, Mr. HORN. Mr. Speaker, tonight marks.) Mark Stepnoski, and Ken Norton. The when the President gives his State of Mr. GEKAS. Mr. Speaker and Mem­ Cowboys have shown the character of a the Union Address, you can expect that bers of the House, as the American peo­ true champion this season and we in he will put a positive spin on his first ple prepare to watch the State of the the Dallas-Fort Worth area are very Union Address this evening, we ought proud to call them "Our Team." year in office. But let us not kid our­ to warn them of gifts bearing leaks. selves; the President's first year in of­ Many, many people view the health fice has not been all rosy, especially for care proposal of the President as a gi­ JACKSONVILLE'S JAGUARS ARE the middle class. ON THE PROWL Here is a quick review: His promise gantic gift, yet more and more is being to give the middle class a tax cut was leaked out about how that really af­ (Mrs. FOWLER asked and was given quickly abandoned. fects the American people. permission to address the House for 1 His economic package is a rerun of Who will pay for it? How will it be minute and to revise and extend her re­ taxes and spending. paid? What new massive taxes will marks.) Too many of his foreign policy ini tia­ have to be proposed? Will there be a re­ Mrs. FOWLER. Mr. Speaker, on No­ tives have been an unmitigated disas­ tention of the private doctor/patient vember 30, 1993, Jacksonville, FL, was ter. relationship? Will there be rationing of declared the final winner in the hotly His welfare reform plan is nonexist­ health care? Will hospitals be able to contested race to become a National ent. perform the surgical remedies that are Football League expansion city. Due to Indeed, the whereabouts of his crime required? What in the world will this the heroic efforts of "Touchdown Jack­ plan is a mystery which even Sherlock gift really bear for the American peo­ sonville," Wayne Weaver, Tom Petway, Holmes could not solve. ple? and the entire community, Jackson­ His heal th care reform bill is the Some will view the crime proposal as ville-against great odds-broke away wrong prescription for the wrong diag­ a gift to the American people, the gift from the competition and crossed the nosis. of security. Yet if history repeats it­ finish line victorious. The President is very good at adding self, the President's colleagues and the In choosing our city, the NFL offi­ a spoonful of sugar and making lemon­ important committees in the House cially recognized northeast Florida as ade out of old lemons. But his first and in the Senate will wreak havoc part of a vital and expanding area, with year in office has been full of lemons with any crime bill and tilt the whole a promising future. They also recog­ for the middle-class taxpayer-and thing toward the criminal. nized the appetite for football in the even his lemonade-despite its sugary We have been trying for a generation home of the Gatorbowl, and their faith rhetoric-is a bitter thing for the tax­ to be tougher on criminals, yet our op­ was not misplaced. Jaguars ticket sales payers to swallow. ponents on the other side of the aisle took off like a rocket, leading to sell­ make it easier for criminals. What out status within 40 days of the an­ kind of a gift of security would that nouncement-with 70,000 tickets sold SIXTY PERCENT APPROVE be? for each of the next 3 years. PRESIDENT CLINTON'S EFFORTS I am proud of our city, and I have no (Mr. RICHARDSON asked and was doubt that our new team will mirror given permission to address the House HERE TO STAY the determination and enthusiasm of for 1 minute and to revise and extend (Mr. FROST asked and was given per­ their fans. I am also confident that his remarks.) mission to address the House for 1 their opponents will soon learn what 104 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD-HOUSE January 25, 1994 those of us in northeast Florida al­ Hiring more bureaucrats, building World War II could have happened and ready know-the Jaguars are on the more Government structures, creating when the movie "Schendler's List" is prowl. more Government positions, will not so popular dealing with this nightmare, improve our health care delivery sys­ how can we sit idly by and watch a tem. 1990's rerun of the same tragedy. MINNESOTANS BRA VE COLD FOR And increasing our deficit by $426 bil­ Years ago, there was a woman named TOWN MEETINGS lion a year will not solve our budget Kitty Genovese who was brutally at­ (Mr. RAMSTAD asked and was given crisis. tacked in the streets of New York City. permission to address the House for 1 I urge my colleagues to think twice Many passers-by heard her screams but minute and to revise and extend his re­ about the Clinton health care reform no one came to her aid or even called marks.) plan. Fighting fire with gasoline will the police. She died as a result of the Mr. RAMSTAD. Mr. Speaker, my never put out the fire. attack. Bosnia today, is an inter­ constituents last week gave me a clear national Kitty Genovese case and the message to pass on to all of you. nations of the world are listening to At three town meetings during the A RERUN OF THE HOLOCAUST IN the screams and doing little to help. week temperatures plunged to 35 de­ BOSNIA We, and other free nations, must now grees below zero, over 250 people turned (Mr. WOLF asked and was given per­ engage and somehow bring this terror­ out to express their concerns. They mission to address the House for 1 ism to a halt. want us to take off our Republican minute and to revise and extend his re­ hats, take off our Democrat hats, roll marks.) up our sleeves, and work together in a Mr. WOLF. Mr. Speaker, during the STOP SWEEPING WHITEWATER pragmatic, bipartisan way to pass a just completed winter session break, I UNDER THE RUG crime bill and reform heal th care and made my third trip to the former (Mr. ROTH asked and was given per­ welfare. Yugoslavia, this time visiting the war­ mission to address the House for 1 The message they sent is clear. They ravaged city under siege, Mostar, lo­ minute and to revise and extend his re­ want less rhetoric and more serious ac­ cated in southern Bosnia about 50 marks.) tion from the Clinton administration miles from the Croatian border. Mr. ROTH. Mr. Speaker, as the Con­ and Congress. Each time I go there I come away gress begins the new session it is dis­ They want action now on a com­ thinking that things can get no worse. turbing to read in the front page of the prehensive anticrime bill. My suburban But they can and they have. Senseless newspaper that people's opinion of the district in Minnesota has had 12 mur­ killing and inhumane acts are the Congress is at an all-time low. The sav­ ders since last July. My constituents order of the day. The weekend report ings and loan crisis is just one of the want more cops, tough measures from Sarajevo in the Washington Post issues that has eroded public trust and against violent offenders, more prisons detailing the senseless mortaring, kill­ confidence in Congress. That is only to ensure that violent offenders serve ing, and maiming of little kids out for one of the compelling reasons for Con­ their full sentences, and better drug a sleigh ride isn't, unfortunately, a low gress to exercise its obligation to have treatment and prevention programs. point in this end-of-the-century holo­ congressional legislative oversight They want action now to reform our caust, it's business as usual. hearings, and that is why congressional broken welfare system. They're tired of Mostar was little different. Divided leaders must stop sweeping the White­ spending billions on a system that by the Neretva River, east Mostar is water scandal under the rug. breeds dependency and hopelessness. home mostly to Bosnian Moslems while Mr. Speaker, the Committee on They want action now to reduce Bosnian Croatians hold the western Banking, Finance and Urban Affairs health care costs without destroying half of the city. Serb gunners inhabit and its oversight subcommittee must the best heal th care system in the the hills and ridges to the east where hold hearings on Whitewater. After all, world. My constituents know that the artillery and mortars rain down on the Madison Guarantee Savings and Loan Clinton plan is a bureaucratic monster city. East and West Mostar trade artil­ cost the American taxpayers over $50 that will restrict consumer choice, kill lery, cannon, and sniper fire. As a re­ million. I have asked both the Commit­ jobs, and add to our massive budget sult, the city resembles a bombed-out tee on Banking, Finance and Urban Af­ deficit. town from a World War II movie. The fairs chairman and subcommittee over­ Mr. Speaker, let us listen to our con­ buildings remaining standing are large­ sight chairman to hold hearings, but to stituents. Let us do it now-and do it ly shells and the people have moved un­ no avail. I ask them again to stop ig­ right. derground, living in unheated, un­ noring this problem, and to stop this lighted, and certainly unventilated cel­ coverup, and have Congress perform its 0 1440 lars, seeking whatever safety from the obligations to the American people. shelling they can. There are mostly Mr. Speaker, the Committee on FIGHTING FIRE WITH GASOLINE women, children, and the elderly there. Banking, Finance and Urban Affairs is (Mr. BALLENGER asked and was Younger men are in the army there and AWOL. It is time to find a chairman given permission to address the House elsewhere. Fighting. and to hold hearings to let the Amer­ for 1 minute.) Conditions are awful. Just awful. ican people truly know what happened Mr. BALLENGER. Mr. Speaker, one Only untreated riverwater to drink and in Whitewater. of the principle reasons the President that has to be gotten under cover of has said we need heal th care reform is darkness. Virtually no diesel oil for heating or even generating electrical KICKING OFF THE SECOND because of its effects on the deficit. SESSION OF THE 103D CONGRESS But the Clinton health plan will have power at the converted and mostly an explosive effect on our deficit. Ac­ shelled-out hospital. Operations by (Mr. BARCA of Wisconsin asked and cording to a Joint Economic Commit­ candlelight, 1,000 surgeries since this was given permission to address the tee study, the annual Federal deficit nightmare began on May 9, 1993. Can't House for 1 minute and to revise and will increase by $426 billion per year by stay in the hospital to recover. Need extend his remarks.) the year 2000. the all-too-few beds for the next batch Mr. BARCA of Wisconsin. Mr. Speak­ This is like fighting fire with gaso­ of shelling victims which will surely er and Members, today, as we kick off line. follow. the second session of the 103d Congress, Mr. Speaker, there are some prob­ At a time when the Holocaust Mu­ we all return after a fairly lengthy re­ l ems with our health care system. But seum at 14th and Independence Avenue cess, and for me, after spending almost the Clinton Government-run health here in town attracts millions trying all the last 2 months crisscrossing my plan will not cure those problems. to understand how this tragedy of district, talking with various groups January 25, 1994 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD-HOUSE 105 and individual constituents, I believe Reducing welfare fraud will cut costs What he delivered were condom com­ that, while people have appreciated the and ensure that this assistance goes to mercials. flurry of activity that came about at those who honestly need help, not If you compare this President's words the end of the last session and the those who cheat the system and the and his actions, words won time and many bills and important measures taxpayers. time and time again. that did pass, they are calling for more Tonight the President will come here comprehensive and swift action on a again. And again he will promise, this wide array of very important priorities REESTABLISHING FREEDOM OF time about crime. for this Nation, from welfare reform to RELIGION IN THIS COUNTRY But the test of his performance is not crime control measures, to heal th care (Mr. DUNCAN asked and was given in his delivery tonight, but in his deliv­ reform, to economic development, to permission to address the House for 1 ery tomorrow. making further progress on deficit re­ minute.) If the last year was any indication, duction, and it is my hope that we can Mr. DUNCAN. Mr. Speaker, William then America will be returning to keep and continue that bipartisan spir­ Raspberry, the syndicated columnist, President Clinton's rice cake approach it that we ended the last session on, to has written some very fine columns in to policy: you will find yourself full move forward with adopting this agen­ the last few days about governmental when he is finished, but hungry before da with that sense of urgency that is policy toward religion. you are home. all across Wisconsin and, I believe, the Mr. Raspberry said, "It is a species of rest of the byways of this Nation which intolerance to require the religious to make a secret of their beliefs.'' ATTACK CRIME AND REFORM has to be brought to the Halls of Con­ WELFARE gress. In a Christmas column, he wrote So, Mr. President, we welcome you this: (Mr. STEARNS asked and was given tonight. We hope to have you kick off Unfortunately the ACLU also opposes the permission to address the House for 1 this very vitally important session, moment of silence substitute for school minute and to revise and extend his re­ prayer. Why? After all, the constitutional re­ marks.) and hopefully we can work together to quirement is that the government not estab­ achieve the people's agenda. Mr. STEARNS. Mr. Speaker, we pre­ lish religion, not that it root out religion. pare to begin the second session of the Or to put it another way, our Found­ 103d Congress, we, in this House, should ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER ing Fathers came here in large part to commit ourselves to passing legisla­ PRO TEMPORE get freedom of religion, not freedom tion to attack the plague of crime af­ The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. RA­ from religion. flicting this Nation and fundamentally HALL). The Chair will advise the gen­ In my home county this past spring, reform our welfare system. tleman from Wisconsin [Mr. BARCA] they would not even allow non-denomi­ Failure to address these key issues that he should address the Chair in his national prayers at high school gradua­ will undermine any efforts we under­ remarks. tions. take to strengthen our economy or ad­ In a column printed around the coun­ dress our social problems. A system try today, Mr. Raspberry quotes Kevin that allows criminals to ply their trade INTRODUCTION OF LEGISLATION Hasson, founder of the Beckett Fund, in our cities, or lets individuals live TO REDUCE WELFARE FRAUD as saying this about the men who better on welfare than work, destroys (Mr. LAZIO asked and was given per­ wrote the first amendment: any message we can send on values or mission to address the House for 1 They wouldn't have dreamed they were opportunity. minute and to revise and extend his re­ banning Christmas trees or the ability of For many years, well-intentioned people to pray in legislatures or to offer sim­ men and women in this House have op­ marks.) ple invocations at high school graduations. Mr. LAZIO. Mr. Speaker, our Na­ posed welfare reform and tougher tion's welfare programs were created to Mr. Raspberry asked this pointed crime laws because they believed we provide assistance to the truly needy. question. must address the so-called root causes Yet, it is generally agreed that the sys­ Is it not just possible that anti-religious of poverty first. bias masquerading as religious neutrality is Well, today, I think it is clear that tem has gone sour and is tainted with costing more than we have been willing to fraud and abuse, which not only raises acknowledge? the failures of the criminal justice and welfare systems are some of the great­ taxpayer costs, but undermines this We need government neutrality to­ basic purpose. est root causes of poverty in America ward religion-not government hos­ today. Today, I introduced a bill to help re­ tility toward religion. duce fraud and save millions of dollars The material welfare of the average We need to reestablish freedom of re­ poor American is better than an aver­ in the AFDC Program. My bill calls ligion in this Nation. upon the Secretary of HHS to conduct age American knew 30 years ago. Yet a feasibility study on the use of bio­ their quality of life, and more gen­ metric technology as a means to vali­ WORDS VERSUS ACTIONS erally all our lives, are worse, because date the identities of AFDC recipients. (Mr. SMITH of Texas asked and was of crime and the disintegration of the According to recently published re­ given permission to address the House family. ports, New York State could save $46 of 1 minute and to revise and extend The time has come to address these million a year by expanding its experi­ his remarks.) issues. mental two-county finger-imaging pro­ Mr. SMITH of Texas. Mr. Speaker, gram that has been running for 15 before we hear the President's State of 0 1450 months and saved the State nearly the Union Address, we should remem­ SPECIAL ORDERS GRANTED $700,000. Governor Cuomo has called for ber the last one. the expansion of this project. Last year the President promised Mr. GEKAS. Mr. Speaker, I ask unan­ Los Angeles County has been running America a middle-class tax cut. imous consent that previous to any a similar demonstration program since He delivered the largest tax increase other special order entered into, Mr. 1991, which is expected to save $20 mil­ in America's history. GINGRICH of Georgia may be permitted lion over 5,years. Last year the President promised an to address the House for 60 minutes If the savings suggested by these ex­ end of welfare as we know it. every Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, amples are even in the ballpark, then He delivered an end to the discussion Thursday, and Friday of 1994, the sec­ we should not waste any time in mov­ of welfare before we knew it. ond session of the 103d Congress. ing this idea forward as an important Last Year the President promised Further, I ask unanimous consent component of welfare reform. heal th care reform. that the gentleman from New York 106 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD-HOUSE January 25, 1994 [Mr. SOLOMON] be permitted a 60- as I heard. I do not object to the litany make a statement. The Chair under­ minu te special order for every Monday, that the gentleman made in July and stands the concerns of the gentleman Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and all that. I understood the gentleman to from Texas. However, the requests of Friday of 1994, the second session of the make an unanimous consent that the the gentleman were made in three 103d Congress. gentleman from Georgia-and I believe groupings, and the first two groupings The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. RA­ he used the words, "notwithstanding were approved by unanimous consent. HALL). Without objection, so ordered. any other requests"-be put ahead of He was reading the third grouping There was no objection. any other Member requesting special when the gentleman from Texas ob­ Mr. GEKAS. Further, Mr. Speaker, I orders. jected. ask unanimous consent that today fol­ Mr. GEKAS. Mr. Speaker, the actual Mr. WASHINGTON. Please note my lowing legislative business and any language is "unanimous consent that exception, Mr. Speaker. I think the special orders heretofore entered into, previous to any other special orders en­ RECORD will reflect that there was no the following Members may be per­ tered in to,'' meaning, according to my pause. The question should be properly mitted, to address the House, revise interpretation, that he would be first put by the Speaker, "Is there objec­ and extend their remarks, and include on the list. tion?" That question was not put. Had therein extraneous material: Mr. WASHINGTON. That is what I he put it, I would have objected, and at Mrs. BENTLEY, every Monday, Tues­ objected to. the first opportunity when the ques­ day, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday Mr. GEKAS. That was already agreed tion was put, I did object. The RECORD in January and February for 60 min­ to. will state that, whether you agree to it utes each; Mr. WASHINGTON. It was not agreed or not. Mr. BOEHNER, in February, on the 1st, to by me. If that was the unanimous The SPEAKER pro tempore. The 3d, 8th, 9th, 22d, and 23d; in March, on consent request, then the Member Chair believes that he did put those standing from Texas objects. the 1st, 2d, 8th, 9th, 15th, 16th, 22d, and Mr. GEKAS. Mr. Speaker, I submit questions to the House earlier on the 23d; in April, on the 12th, 13th, 19th, that there was no objection. I asked first two requests of the gentleman 20th, 26th, and 27th; in May, on the 3d, unanimous consent, there was no ob­ from Pennsylvania, and there was no 4th, 10th, 11th, 17th, 18th, 24th, and jection, and I asked the Speaker to so objection heard at that time. 25th; in June, on the 8th, 14th, 15th, rule. Mr. WASHINGTON. Would the Chair 21st, 22d, 28th, and 29th; in July, on the Mr. WASHINGTON. In that case refer to some document other than his 12th, 13th, 19th, 20th, 26th, and 27th; in then, the gentleman is making a need­ memory for the purpose of seeing August, on the 2d, 3d, 9th, and 10th; in less motion. But if you were to make whether he put the question? I respect­ September, on the 7th, 13th, 14th, 20th, your motion and it had any validity fully ask the Chair to do so. I ask the 21st, 27th, and 28th; and in October, on and if it requires unanimous consent, Chair to consult the keeper of the the 4th and the 5th, for 60 minutes then an objection is heard. RECORD. The Chair did not put the each. Mr. GEKAS. The question is whether question. Mr. Speaker, we might note that he the gentleman's objection was timely I am going to make the same objec­ skipped my birthday on all of these or not. tion, whether they are Democrats or days. Mr. WASHINGTON. Yes, and while Republicans. A Member has to come to Mr. MCINNIS, every Tuesday, Wednes­ you were talking, I went down and the well and make his request like ev­ day, and Thursday of 1994, for 60 min­ asked. erybody else. utes each; The SPEAKER pro tempore. The The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Mr. TALENT, on February 7th, 8th, Chair will advise the gentleman from Chair does state that he does recall in and 9th, for 60 minutes each; Texas and all Members that the first the second grouping asking if there was Mr. KOLBE, on February 1st, 8th, and unanimous consent requests of the gen­ objection and stating, "without objec­ 22d; and in March, on the 1st, 8th, 15th, tleman from Pennsylvania were grant­ tion," and then those groupings that and 22d, for 60 minutes each; ed. had already been read were approved as And Mr. GEKAS today-and this is a Mr. WASHINGTON. When? Before I requested by the gentleman from Penn­ surprise-5 minutes. arrived. sylvania. The Chair specifically recalls The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there The SPEAKER pro tempore. That is stating, "without objection, the re­ objection? correct. quests are granted." There was no ob­ Mr. WASHINGTON. Mr. Speaker­ Mr. WASHINGTON. The gentleman jection heard on the floor at that time. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gen­ never stopped reading, Mr. Speaker. Mr. WASHINGTON. The Chair is tleman will suspend. There was never a question put so stating that he recalls that with re­ Mr. WASHINGTON. I object, Mr. there would be an objection. The ques­ spect to the ones specifically asked for, Speaker. tion was not put while I was present in the ones to which I have an objection, The SPEAKER pro tempore. The the Chamber after the gentleman start­ that he put the question here on the Chair has heard an objection to the re­ ed reading. He went from one unani­ floor? quest. mous consent request to another. The The SPEAKER pro tempore. Yes, the Mr. WASHINGTON. I object to the first was on behalf of Mr. GINGRICH, and gentleman is correct. request. he made another on behalf of Mr. SOLO­ Mr. WASHINGTON. Please note my The SPEAKER pro tempore. Will the MON. He went on to Mr. SOLOMON, and exception. gentleman from Texas please take the he named specific dates in February, The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gen­ microphone? March, and July, and I do not question tleman's statement will appear in the Mr. WASHINGTON. Mr. Speaker, will any of those. But I object to a unani­ RECORD. the gentleman yield? mous consent request from any Demo­ Mr. WASHINGTON. I want to say Mr. GEKAS. I do not have the floor, crat or Republican who would presume that in case the Chair is wrong, please Mr. Speaker. himself to be put ahead of every other note my objection, so if the Chair is in­ The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Member of Congress merely by making correct and he did not put the ques­ Chair will hear the gentleman from a request at this time. If I walk over tion, then the question is back before Texas. here and I go through whatever is nec­ whomever is in the chair, and at that Mr. WASHINGTON. Mr. Speaker, I essary to make my request to get some time, if it requires unanimous consent, say to my friend, the gentleman from time here on the floor, I should be able please note that the objection was Pennsylvania, that he was reading to do that. We are elected by the same timely noted on the RECORD. rather hurriedly. I am interested in number of people. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gen­ two unanimous request consents that The SPEAKER pro tempore. The tleman's statement will appear in the you put forward and whether they were Chair understands, and the Chair will RECORD. January 25, 1994 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD-HOUSE 107 0 1500 No. 2, this new set of guidelines will his initiatives and what we can do to­ SSI ABUSE MUST STOP have it solidly stated that a represent­ gether as a country to do something ative payee no longer can be an indi­ about violent crime in America. The SPEAKER pro tempo re (Mr. RA­ vidual designated by the drug addict or The Senate has already passed a HALL). Under a previous order of the the person who is going to receive the crime bill. The House has passed provi­ House, the gentleman from Pennsylva­ benefits, but it will have to be some fa­ sions of an anticrime package, and our nia [Mr. GEKAS] is recognized for 5 min­ cility, some entity that offers drug President will tonight make additional utes. treatment and gives that very same recommendations. Mr. GEKAS. Mr. Speaker, I rise on Mr. Speaker, what I would like to this occasion to bring to the attention treatment that is a condition of the re­ of the Speaker of the House, and the ceipt of the benefits in the first place. suggest is that H.R. 3584, legislation American people, a serious flaw in our In that way, we will do those two that I introduced last November, might SSI, our disability payments. The tax­ things that the law is in tended to do. be a very positive step in the right di­ payers are subsidizing, and I repeat, We will be providing treatment for rection to do something nationally the taxpayers of our country are subsi­ those who need it so that they can get about reducing the incidents of violent dizing drug addicts and alcohol abuse off the drug addiction in the first place crime. addicts through the SSI Program, un­ and become a hard-working law-abid­ This bill, the Truth-in-Sentencing wittingly. We are fostering their habits ing citizen, while at the same time we Act of 1993, would reward States that and keeping them in their habits. preserve the status of the law in pro­ are willing to pass at the State level How is this happening? It appears we viding for representative's payees to be truth in sentencing laws, would reward have learned from those who admin­ the institution that will be rendering them with Federal resources to con­ ister the law in this field that under the treatment. struct the prison space that would be one of the titles of the Social Security I hope to prepare such legislation necessary, if in fact those States incar­ System, a person who, as a worker is very quickly. But in the meantime, I cerate violent and repeat offenders for deemed to be disabled and goes on SSI am going to ask the Social Security a longer period of time. because of his drug addiction, can stay Administration to verify the loopholes My legislation would make those re­ on that for life and receive SSI benefits that we have found and to offer sugges­ sources available, if the States' truth­ for life without any treatment, while tions on how we can quickly close in-sentencing laws required that con­ another section of the Social Security them. victed violent criminals and repeat of­ program calls for benefits for drug ad­ fenders would serve 85 percent of their dicts if they receive treatment, and sentence. OVERHAUL OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE Statistics tell us that most crime is treatment is made a condition of re­ SYSTEM NEEDED ceiving the benefits of SSI. committed and prosecuted at the State But both of them are failing. Why? The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a and local level. In fact, whatever we Well, on the one hand, as I just ex­ previous order of the House, the gen­ may do at the Federal level, 97 percent plained, a drug addict can go for life re­ tleman from Texas, [Mr. CHAPMAN] is of the prosecution in this country oc­ ceiving additional moneys from the recognized for 5 minutes. curs at the State and local level. taxpayers, and he can further his habit Mr. CHAPMAN. Mr. Speaker, before It would seem that a basic respon­ and remain a burden on society, never my election to the House of Represent­ sibility of this Congress and our Gov­ once having to seek treatment. atives in 1985, I served for two terms, 8 ernment is to try to make our homes, On the other hand, another flaw has years, as the district attorney for the our schools, our communities and our occurred. The individual on SSI, who Eighth Judicial District in Texas. streets safer for the families in Amer­ has to have treatment as part of the During that 8-year period of time, I ica. One of the ways we can do this is conditions, avoids that treatment in had an up close and personal look at use a little common sense in recogniz­ several different ways. Why? Because violent crime, who commits violent ing these statistics which have been so the law calls for a representative payee crime, and, at least in Texas, how pros­ true for so many years, that it is vio­ to be the recipient of the moneys for ecution and punishment worked. lent and repeat offenders who commit that drug addict who is supposed to be I will say that during that period of the vast majority of the crimes. getting treatment. But the recipient time, in fact, when I left my duties as It should not surprise anyone that if can be the individual's brother, his bar­ district attorney, the Texas law at the longer prison sentences are imposed tender, his best friend, anybody who time was that criminals who were sen­ and then the convicts are required to can be named as representative payee. tenced to prison would be in all cases serve them, that the crime rate will go And what happens is that that rep­ eligible for parole when they had down. In fact, a recent independent resentative payee really turns over the served one-third of their sentence. study estimated that by passage of money to that same addict who can go The incredible thing was that in truth-in-sentencing legislation like I without treatment again and the sys­ Texas at that same time, each of those have introduced, the violent crime rate tem. criminals convicted and serving time could be reduced in this country by as We fail in two regards there: We fail in prison could get 3 days credit for much as 60 percent. to provide treatment for the addict each day they served. So, in effect, in I have asked the President and the who really needs it; and second, we see 1984 and 1985 and 1986, criminals in Attorney General to look at H.R. 3584 a waste of taxpayers' money in subsi­ Texas serving time in the Texas De­ and incorporate it in the recommenda­ dizing a habit of alcohol or addition to partment of Corrections would be eligi­ tions of the administration. And I hope drugs. ble for parole when they had served that my colleagues will likewise look My proposal, which will be forthcom­ one-ninth of their sentence. at what we can do today, what legisla­ ing before the Chamber and for which I Now, Texas has changed that law in tion we can pass this year that will request cosponsorship, is always fol­ recent years, and under new statutes make an immediate impact on reduc­ lows. Perhaps we can do it through a passed in my home State, now violent ing crime in America. change of regulations, but if not, criminals and repeat offenders have to We really need the law to be and we through a statute that will do the fol­ serve a much larger percentage of their need the reality to be that if you do a lowing: time. crime, you will do the time. No. 1, it will make it definitely a con­ H.R. 3584 will put that saying into dition of payment of SSI benefits for 0 1510 practice in the real world. It not only drug addiction under either title, a And guess what? The violent crime will take the profit out of crime, but it condition of that benefit will be at­ rate in Texas has dropped. will require repeat and violent offend­ tendance at, and receipt of, treatment Tonight President Clinton will ad­ ers, those who just do not believe the at a treatment center, No. 1. dress the Nation and will talk about law applies to them, that they have to 108 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD-HOUSE January 25, 1994 follow the rules. Once and for all, it did not pass a crime bill was the only does not do anything about crime. will help make our streets, our commu­ time in the last 50 years when the They have been paying out of the nose, nities and our homes a safer place. crime rate went down. they have been paying out of the pock­ Mr. Speaker, I ask that my col­ So if we really want the crime rate to et, they have been paying out of the leagues look at H.R. 3584. I hope that go down, we need to stop the Congress ears, been paying out of everywhere we can include this in any crime legis­ from passing crime bills, because most that they can pay for the last 50 years lation that passes the Congress this of what they are used for is re-election of Congress to come up and engage in year. I would suggest that the best, of Members of Congress. Most of what an exercise in futility, because we are quickest, and most effective remedy the crime bills are used for is the re­ not solving the problem. that we can impose is to keep the vio­ election of the Members of Congress. If every violent criminal in America lent criminals in jail. They make wonderful commercials. today were locked up and put in prison, If we do that, like the experiment ex­ They look good on your resume. They we would be safe for a little while. perienced in Texas, we are going to find are wonderful for television, where you However, because we do not do any­ that crime in America will go down. can show yourself slamming the bars thing about the people who are 17 and on some prison, but you fail to tell the 16 and 15 and 14 and 13, if we locked up citizens out there who are going to everybody that was over 17 who com­ ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER vote for you how much you are costing mitted a violent crime for the rest of PRO TEMPORE them. their life, and we do nothing more than The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. RA­ Some of my friends are in favor of what we are doing now for the people HALL). The Chair will advise that the the "lock them up and throw the key who are 4 and 5 and 6 and 7 and 8 and Chair will recognize Members for spe­ away" approach. Some of my friends 16 and 17, in 2 years or 3 years or 4 cial orders until 5 o'clock today, at are in favor of assisting the States by years we will be right back where we which time the Chair would then de­ building regional prisons. But if my started, except we will have a whole lot clare the House in recess. friend, who immediately preceded me more prisons built. to the microphone, would have his way, Mr. Speaker, these prisons are not CRIME IN AMERICA the gentleman from Texas [Mr. CHAP­ cheap. The average cost to build one MAN], we would require the States to cell in which two or three or four per­ The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a impose upon their court system the re­ sons may be housed is $100,000. It costs previous order of the House, the gen­ quirement that 85 percent of a sentence us $100,000 each time we build another tleman from Texas [Mr. WASHINGTON], be served. maximum security cell in which we is recognized for 60 minutes. We are not going to pay for it. The can lock up these violent criminals. A Mr. WASHINGTON. Mr. Speaker, as I States are going to have to pay for it. lot of them need to be locked up. That ponder the President's possible re­ And in these days when most of us are is not the point of my discussion here marks later this evening on the State speaking about unfunded mandates, today. of the Union, I thought it was impor­ here is another mandate. In addition to that $100,000 to build tant to discuss some things that ad­ Now, we really do need to do some­ this house in which we can house up to dress what I believe will be the prin­ thing about crime. But the States can four of these individuals, we pay the cipal subject of the President's re­ do much more about crime than the princely sum of $25,000 per year for marks. Federal Government, and I do not every year they are locked up for the I am happy that several of my col­ think they need our help. What we like rest of their lives. So if we take some­ leagues who preceded me on the micro­ to help them do is to run over each body who is 20, who is going to die phone today have seen fit to address other getting to a microphone so we when he is 70, we are going to spend 50 some of these issues. It seems to me, can tell the citizens how much we have years at $25,000 keeping that person and what I read in the paper suggests, done to protect them, how much we locked up in prison. They do not even that the President will deal principally have done about crime, so that we can have to pay for their own keep. with the issue of crime in America, the get re-elected. We want to do something about reform of our health care system and crime. We are afraid. There is at least welfare reform. D 1520 a perception that crime has gone out of I wonder if we in the Congress have Statistics of whether crime has de­ control. Crime is hemorrhaging our the collective courage, the strength creased mean absolutely nothing. As I country to the tune of $470 billion per and the statesmanship to ·rededicate say, in the last 2 years crime has de­ year. We must have a response. The ourselves to true reform. For true re­ creased by 5 percent, according to FBI present response is not working. form is what is necessary. statistics, but I don't know any people The other body has passed a crime Some of the problems that prin­ who are comforted by that because bill in which they were able to find $22 cipally beset us are crime, health care they are still afraid to walk the streets billion to pay for prisons when just last and welfare reform. These are problems in the daytime and at night. Now they year, in the same year when they found that concern all Americans. Any poll are afraid to go to the shopping malls. $22 billion to pay for prisons, they that is taken indicates that these are They are afraid to ride on the public could not find $10 billion to pay for the principal issues, concerns and wor­ transportation systems. They are Head Start, Healthy Start, and sum­ ries in the hearts and in the minds of afraid to send their children to school. mer jobs for some of the same people the American people. Yet they are being told by the FBI that who are now incarcerated in prison. As the gentleman from Texas, who the crime statistics have gone down in Since June 1993, the chairman, the immediately preceded me to the micro­ the last 2 years by 5 percent. gentleman from Michigan, JOHN CON­ phone, indicated, it depends on how I do not know any people anywhere YERS; the gentleman from Virginia, you look at the statistics as to what in America who are not afraid or have ROBERT SCOTT; the gentleman from they show you. an all-permeating fear of drive-by North Carolina, MEL WATT; the gen­ The statistics recently released by shootings and random violence, and tleman from California, XAVIER the Federal Bureau of Investigation children being caught in the crossfire BECERRA; the gentleman from Califor­ show that America's crime rate for the of automatic and semiautomatic weap­ nia, DON EDWARDS; and I, along with last 2 years actually declined by 5 per­ ons. The increase in the sale of burglar many other Members of various inter­ cent. The last 2 years was the only pe­ alarms and personal defense devices est groups and caucuses, organizations riod in the last 50 years in which the will tell us that people are afraid. and groups, have been crafting and Congress of the United States did not People want something done about drafting a realistic, humanistic, doable pass a crime bill. So one could say that crime, but they are tired of paying to approach to the problem of crime in during the 2-year period when Congress have something done about crime that America. January 25, 1994 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD-HO.USE 109 In the past these crime bills have we spend whatever money we are going carcerating an individual at $25,000 a usually been simply ways of increasing to spend on crime in America? What year and spend $2,500 a year on these various ways to execute people, limit­ are we going to get for the $22 billion children when they are 4, 5, and 6 years ing the constitutional rights of individ­ that the other body wants to spend? old, and avoid the necessity of spending uals who are charged with crimes, es­ What alternatives exist to spending $22 $25,000 per year on them when they get tablishing mandatory minimum sen­ billion, and at the end of the spending 14, 15 and 16 years old. tences that Federal judges say impose of the $22 billion have more people in­ That to me, Mr. Speaker, makes a lot upon them, a duty to act as a robot, carcerated, and more people needing to of sense. It makes a lot of sense to rec­ rather than as an individual, and build­ be incarcerated? ognize that we are going to have to get ing more prisons. Right now 25 percent of all African­ at the root causes of what produces We have been good at all of those Americans in this country are under people who turn out to be criminals in things. In the last 50 years we have the auspices of the criminal justice our society. built a lot more prisons, we have estab­ system. Twenty-five percent, one in We know a lot of the reasons already. lished a lot more mandatory minimum four, black males between the age of 17 That is not to coddle them or excuse sentences for people to serve, we have and 35 are either in prison or on proba­ away their conduct. They have been abridged or suspended the constitu­ tion or on parole, having been to pris­ engaged in antisocial behavior. Every tional rights of people who have en­ on. That is an alarming statistic. We child who grows up poor does not turn gaged in criminal activity, and we have must look at the alternatives, because out to be a criminal. Most of them do found new ways and better ways of exe­ it is clear that what we have been try­ not. We seem to have enough social sci­ cuting other human beings. ing for the last 50 years has not been of entists, enough behavioral scientists, Mr. Speaker, crime, of course, in benefit to any of our communities. and enough people like that to be able these 50 years has not decreased as a We are afraid of each other. We do to go in and look and say 10 children result of these various pieces of legisla­ not face each other on the sidewalk grew up on this street in the 1960's. tion, because as I noted, the only 2- and on the trains. We will not look at They were all born in this neighbor­ year period in the last 50 years when each other on the Metro, because we do hood. They were all about the same we have not had a crime bill was the not know who is the next criminal who age. They played together on the play­ only 2-year period in the last 50 years is going to take out an AK-47 or an Uzi ground. They went to the same elemen­ when crime has actually gone down. and start shooting people that he does tary school together. Why is it that What then is the purpose of the Con­ not know, just because he has a gun. two of them turned to a life of crime gress passing all of these crime bills, In the true spirit of cooperation and and have committed offense, after of­ the citizens want to know. Crime has comity, we are willing and sincerely fense, after offense? And why is it that not decreased as a result of the passage desire to work with aU other Members two of them are now locked up in pris­ of this legislation, nor will it ever be of the House of Representatives and of on for the rest of their lives? Why is it totally eradicated as a result of legisla­ the other body, groups and individuals, that 1 out of 10 turn out to be a suc­ tion. to make into fruition the most effec­ cessful doctor contributing to the com­ I think it is time for a radically dif­ tive piece of legislation for the reduc­ munity? Why is it that another turns ferent approach to ensure that our con­ tion of crime. out to be a nurse or a nurse practi­ stitutional rights are protected, to re­ It recognizes if we lock all the people tioner, or a janitor, or a mechanic, or duce recidivism in our Nation's pris­ who are currently committing crime a person who makes a contribution to ons, to ensure that our Nation's up, but we do not go to the neighbor­ our society in one way or another? And schools are safe and our neighborhoods hoods where we can almost point, we it does not matter what they are doing. are safe, and to save a generation of cannot name the child by name, but we They are not committing crimes. They mostly poor people who wallow in an can name the neighborhoods from are teaching other people, they are endless cycle of despair, hopelessness, which they will come. We can name the leading other people by example, they and pessimism. streets upon which they will be raised. have become productive members of As the Members may know, Members We can name the schools that they are their community. of the House of Representatives and of going to drop out of, We can name We ought to be able to find the dif­ the other body will take up the com­ them almost by name. They are 4, 5, ference between the ones that go to plex issue of crime this year. Several and 6 years old now. Ten years from prison and the ones who do not, and we bills are currently on the table for con­ now they will be 14, 15, and 16 years need to know what those differences sideration, most notably the Senate old. are, because we need to start spending version of H.R. 3355, the House version If society does not intervene in their our money wisely, and we need to start of the same bill, and H.R. 3315, the lives in a meaningful way in the next spending our money carefully, because Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice 10 years, they will go to prison. If soci­ the days are gone when the U.S. Gov­ Reform Act of 1993. ety has its way, or some of society's ernment was a bottomless pit into Anticrime policies of the past 40 members in this Congress have their which it could stick its hands to pull years have been a series of quick, cheap way, they will stay in prison, perhaps out money to pay for all of these pro­ fixes. New prisons were built, manda­ for the rest of their lives. grams. The days are gone when we are tory minimums were imposed, con­ going to be able to throw money at the stitutional protections have been erod­ 0 1530 problem, no matter what we think the ed, in the name of public safety. Mean­ And the subject of my discussion is solution is, no matter whether we while, our economic and social pro­ not whether they should go to prison or think the solution is going to work. grams that could have quickly brought whether they should stay in prison for Those days are gone. The taxpayers are crime down have been largely ignored. the rest of their lives. It is whether we watching the expenditures of their dol­ We have not created new educational should have to pay for it, whether we lars carefully. It seems to me that we opportunities for our people. We have should have to pay $100,000 to build a ought to give them a dollar's worth of not created new jobs for our people, cell that will house up to four people, thought for a dollar's worth of their and as a result, we have increased and and then $25,000 per year in today's money, and no thought has gone into included more affordable prison space costs, Lord knows what it is going to these crime bills that are being cir­ for our people. be with the inflation rate in future culated around here. There is nothing Although this bill, H.R. 3355, was in­ years for the next 50 years to lock in there for the American who wants to troduced as the Criminal Justice Re­ somebody up in prison when we could worry about not only being safe today, form Act, our goal today is to enter have prevented it. We can spend one­ but being safe tomorrow. into a scientific analysis of the solu­ tenth of that amount per year for 10 These politicians would have you tion to crime in America. How should years. We can spend 1 year's cost of in- think that if we locked up all of the 110 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD-HOUSE January 25, 1994 violent criminals then you can take We know that 97 percent of the peo­ provide that treatment whether they the burglar bars off your house, and ple in prison are high school dropouts. are in prison or out of prison. you can go in the Safeway or the con­ Hello. Ninety-seven percent of the peo­ The bill also allows for after-release venient store late at night and not be ple who end up in prison are high counseling and guidance for ex-offend­ worried about walking in in the middle school dropouts. ers. This provision will help those who of a robbery, or you can park at the Now all high school dropouts do not have paid their debt to society to be­ ballgame and not worry about whether end up in prison, but a disproportion­ come better incorporated into the your car is going to be there when you ately high number, as opposed to col­ mainstream of society. get back, or you can get on the subway lege graduates, or high school grad­ It puts more police officers on the and not be worried about being the vic­ uates, or trade school graduates end up streets. It bans 21 types of assault tim of a random AK-47 shooting, or you in prison. Now it does not take a rock­ weapons. It imposes a tax on ammuni­ can stand on the street corner and talk et scientist, which I am not, to figure tion. to your friends and neighbors and not out that there is some connection be­ D 1540 worry about being the victim of a tween lack of education and prison drive-by shooting. But you know bet­ when 97 percent of the people who are It requires higher standards in order ter. You know when this $22 billion is in prison quit school at the seventh or to become a gun dealer, rather than spent the Congress will be back after eighth grade. paying Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms $22 billion more after that, and then It seems to me that if we could find a $25 fee and becoming magically a gun another $50 billion more, and then $100 a way just to go back to the sixth dealer. billion more. There is no end to how grade and keep youngsters in the sev­ It allows for the victims of crime to much they would make you pay to enth grade, the eighth grade, and the be recompensed for their losses and solve crime in America. ninth grade, we would be cutting down strengthens prov1s10ns for crimes But ask yourselves, Mr. and Mrs. on the number of people we have to against women. America, of the $2.6 trillion you spent spend $25,000 a year apiece on to go to It is the goal of this bill that, on crime in the last 40 years, what prison. through hard work and working with have you gotten for your money? You There is an alternative that needs to other Members and in comity and con­ have elected a lot of politicians who be made a part of the discussion, and it versation with Members of this body, have made a lot of 30-second commer­ both Republican and Democrat, and a cials where they get up with the red, is the crime bill about which I spoke earlier. What does this crime bill do combination of legislative efforts, com­ white, and blue flag behind them and munity spirit, and individual courage tell you how, by God, how tough they that other bills do not do? First, it does away with mandatory and responsibility, we can significantly are on these criminals, and they want decrease the incidence of crime in our to lock them up and throw the key minimum sentences for crimes. This would allow for more discretion in the homes, in our neighborhoods, in our away with your money. They want to schools, in our communities, and in our lock them up all right, with your hands of our judges and juries to deter­ money. mine what is the proper sentence for wonderful country. What will they use for a commercial the crime that was committed. Every In the end no one solution will work, if they lock them all up and there are person who commits the same crime no one bill is going to be a magic pana­ no more criminals? They will have should not receive the same sentence. cea to solving the problem of crime in something else to run on. They cannot We ought to be able, a judge ought to America. There are no cheap, easy so- run on communism anymore, because be able to look into an individual's 1u tions nor quick solutions available we do not have that bug-a-boo. Crime background and say this person has not on the horizon. But the tremendous is the thing that they use to strike fear ever committed a crime before, or this costs of crime in our community, as in your heart so that they can get re­ person has good family support, or this stated earlier estimated by Business elected. Make them think, make them person has gotten a GED and college Week magazine to be more than $470 come to the table. Next time they have credits while they are in prison. The billion each year, demands that we not a townhall meeting and get up and tell recidivism rate for people who get a give up. you how they are doing so much for college education or at least 2 years of Our country's great wealth surely you about solving crime, just ask college training while they are in pris­ can be harnessed in an effective way to them, "Mr. Congressman, Mr. Con­ on, the rate at which they go back to provide the remedies that would allow gressman, if we spend this $22 billion prison is one-tenth that for people who people to walk the streets without fear. on crime, can you assure me, Mr. Con­ do not get any training while they are We need to seriously consider alter­ gressman, that crime is going to go in prison. The rate of those individuals natives that prevent individuals from down in America? Can you assure me, who receive drug counseling while they becoming criminals in the first place can you promise me, do you hold out are in prison is half of what it is for rather than to spend all of our money any hope that that chart that keeps people who do not receive any drug punishing them once they become going up like this when we spend this counseling when they are in prison. criminals. There is no way to end that $22 billion that you are going to make The bill that I am talking about also pipeline. us spend will drop just an iota, just go strengthens the habeas corpus guide­ There are more people in this coun­ down 1 percent, or one-tenth of 1 per­ lines for prisoners so that a person gets try who are 2 years old than there were cent? Mr. Congressman, will there be one fair shot, one good trial, and if 15 years ago; there are more people who less murders in America next year they are convicted, then we give them are 3 years old; there are more people when we pass these new laws that you a fair trial before we hang them. It has who are 4 years old. If we do not attend are telling us about? When we lock all no new death penalties in it, because to assuring that we provide the means of these people up in prison, Congress­ death penalties do not do anything but by which we prevent these individuals man, will that mean that my car will stop that individual. It is a legalized from becoming criminals 10 years from not get stolen, that I will not get way for the State to engage in murder now, then we are looking in the wrong carjacked, I will not be the victim of a of its citizens. place for a solution to the wrong prob­ drive-by shooting, Congressman?" And It allows for on demand drug treat­ lem. the honest answer is no. This is not ment for all prisoners. The crisis of Mr. Speaker, I think that the Presi­ going to do any good, because we are drugs in our communities needs to be dent will also address the question of spending a lot of the money on the dealt with as a heal th care crisis be­ heal th care in America this evening back end of the factory that turns cause that is what it is. It is not a when he addresses our Nation in this 'these young people out on our streets. criminal justice problem, it is a health State of the Union Address. We are not putting any money in on care problem. If someone needs treat­ Heal th care reform is perhaps the the front end. ment for a disease, we should be able to biggest political issue of our time. January 25, 1994 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD-HOUSE 111 Most of the public response to the the basis of geography. We do it on the all of our people. We can no longer idea of health-care reform is reminis­ basis of circumstances beyond the con­ leave to the marketplace decisions cent to the way most of us feel about trol of the individual, for if a person is about access to medical care. our doctors when they begin spouting wealthy, then they have as much We do not want kidneys to be sold to those doctor words that they know, heal th care as they can afford in this the highest bidder. Yet we tolerate that jargon that only doctors learn country. If a person is poor, all too something close to that right now; when they go to medical school. We often it is necessary for them to sleep when it is necessary, although dis­ trust they know what they are talking on the floors of our public and charity graceful, for a patient to have to adver­ about, and at the end of the day that hospitals for days on end before they tise for a liver on Oprah, while the gov­ they do no harm. receive the rationing that we call our ernor of Pennsylvania rushes to the What is needed in order to solve the health-care system, health-care deliv­ head of the line to receive a new heart health-care dilemma that we have in ery in our system. and liver transplant, something is our country where 37 million of our Our groups that are opposed to the wrong with the way we ration health people have no form of health care President's plan who feel the govern­ care in our country. I do not begrudge whatsoever is a wide-open, far-ranging ment should take the predominant role the Governor of Pennsylvania the op­ public debate about the deeper issues of in the health care of its people argue portunity for a heart and liver trans­ health care than just the superficial is­ on behalf of a different approach. Peo­ plant. It saved his life. But there were sues that we are talking about. We ple ask how nations such as England other people on the list for heart trans­ need to discuss our attitudes towards and Canada can provide heal th care plants and liver transplants long before life and death. We need to discuss the comparable to ours for much less it became necessary medically or even goals of medicine in our country. We money. known medically that the Governor need to discuss the meaning of heal th. First of all, England and Canada use would need such a procedure. We need to discuss the concept of suf­ the single-payer payment system; that Mr. Speaker, access then to our fering versus the concept of survival. is, the government pays for everyone's scarce health-care resources must be We need to discuss who shall live and health care directly, and this system is organized along some equitable lines. I who shall die, and who shall decide who an option, though highly efficient, that do not suggest that these are easy deci­ shall live and who shall die in our has been met with tremendous opposi­ sions. They are never easy decisions. country. tion in this country. They force us to face our own mortal­ We must discuss these issues. But Mr. Speaker, medical costs will ity and demand that we look beyond they have been currently supplanted by bankrupt this country if we continue our own sympathies and interests to the rather narrow quibble over policy. on the current trajectory. There are no look to see what is in the greater good The parodox of our current situation data to demonstrate that improved of our country. does require that we discuss policy. management techniques will solve the The ethical dilemmas do not end However, unless we address such problem. with access to scarce service or tech­ basic existential and fundamental Managed care and managed competi­ nology. Now come the trickier ques­ questions as those I have raised a mo­ tion save money in the short run, al­ tions of deciding if and when that ac­ ment ago, we stand little chance of though examples of other managed cess should end. solving our Nation's health-care crisis. care, managed industry, do not inspire Most Americans spend the bulk of Because 25 years ago, Mr. Speaker, 7.6 much confidence. The utilities are an their health-care resources in the last 3 percent of our gross domestic product example of a managed industry, and years of their lives; most of the money was devoted to health, 6.8 percent to the airlines are another example of a that Americans spend on health care is education, 9. 7 percent to defense. managed industry. Our recent history spent in the last 3 years of their lives. Today defense and education consume will teach us that we should not place How then do we make those choices? approximately 6 percent each, and all of our confidence in a managed in­ I believe that some of the goals of health expenditures have climbed to 14 dustry purely for that purpose. any fair and just health-care system percent and will reach 18 percent by But the bulk of the savings achieved are the universal access to heal th care the year 2000. by the heal th maintenance organiza­ for all people, the quality of assurance Most of the policymakers here in tions has been achieved by cutting in the health-care delivery system, Washington have been focusing on the back on expensive, unprofitable facili­ health promotion and disease preven­ deficiencies and failures of modern ties such as burn centers, trauma-care tion, education and training of a di­ medicine. They ;claim it is either centers, neonatal intensive care units, verse body of health-care providers, greedy pharmaceutical companies or and emergency rooms and the like. and cost containment. I have arrived at greedy insurance companies or unnec­ HMO's conduct what amounts to a hid­ these goals as a result of several town­ essary procedures or bureaucratic inef­ den form of health-care rationing, con­ hall meetings in my district as well as ficiency and paperwork or expensive fident in the knowledge that the cities, interfacing with constituents who are technologies and so forth. These dis­ counties, and charitable organizations both lay people and physicians alike, cussions have taken control of the de­ and the university hospitals are still and they tell me, together with my bate, and these ideas seemingly have around to pick up the slack where they independent research, that these are taken over the Clinton administra­ do not treat burns and neonatal inten­ worthwhile goals, and more impor­ tion's debate over health care. sive-care patients in emergency rooms. tantly, obtainable goals. The administration seems to see the As the managers of HMO's know only Under the Health Security Act as solutions to our health-care crisis in too well, the surest way to contain proposed by the President, most peo­ terms of improving the efficiency of heal th-care spending is to limit access ple, and I underline the word "most," the system without looking at the to heal th care and to rethink our ever would obtain health-care insurance underpinnings that identify their ap­ expanding concept of heal th. through one of two entities, either a proach including managed care, and If we must have allocation, the proc­ local health alliance or a corporate al­ those are the buzzwords for their pro­ ess should require open discussion such liance where available. Exceptions gram, such as managed care, HMO's as what we are doing here today and would be made for current medical care and managed competition. what we will be doing in the days, recipients, military personnel, veter­ Implicit in these recommendations is weeks, and months ahead. ans, and Native Americans, who would the assumption that the elimination of When we are rationing life itself, the continue to be covered under their ex­ waste will obviate the need for ration­ decision must be subjected to public isting programs. ing health care. Most Americans know scrutiny and debate. The first step is to Undocumented immigrants would not that we already ration health care. We set limits on heal th care according to be covered under any program, Mr. do it on the basis of wealth. We do it on the principles of equity and justice for Speaker, and I think that is a shame. 112 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD-HOUSE January 25, 1994 We would run the risk of not providing billing and duplicative system which to get their health care. I believe that health care for undocumented workers we now have which costs consumers is a ringing endorsement of the single­ by exposing ourselves to the risk of billions of dollars per year paying the payer approach to health care. It is im­ harm of diseases that they will catch hospital and doctor bills alone. possible, however, to reform our health and transmit for lack of medical re­ The single-payer system would curb care system without reforming our sources being made available to them. health care costs through a global welfare system. When I was growing up, that was called budget and a budget discipline unat­ The President this evening, Mr. penny-wise and pound-foolish. tainable when you have 1,500 compa­ Speaker, is expected to propose a wel­ But let me get back to the Presi­ nies paying the bills. fare reform package which the House dent's plan. The single-payer system would be would consider sometime this session. Two basic types of plans would exist: progressively financed through a com­ Both the Committee on Ways and a low-cost-sharing HMO-type plan, and bination of corporate and personal Means and the Committee on Edu­ a high-cost combination called pre­ taxes. These taxes would replace the cation and Labor are expected to hold ferred-provider style. Employers would premium the people who have insur­ hearings on the administration's plan pay 80 percent of the premiums for full­ ance now are paying in most cases, once it is submitted to Congress. time workers and the worker would would end up being less money than During the campaign, the candidate, pay the remaining 20 percent. Employ­ they are paying in premiums, and William J. Clinton, said he would "end ers would pay a smaller percentage for would replace the out-of-pocket ex­ welfare as we know it by placing a time the cost of part-time workers, depend­ penses that they now pay and claim limit on the enrollment in aid to fami­ ing on how many hours per week they back on our income tax return for indi­ lies with dependent children," which is actually work. Most low-income work­ vidual as well as corporate health care called AFDC, which now serves 1 in 7 of ers and the unemployed have their costs, and overall, as I said earlier, the our Nation's children. Almost 1 in 7 of share of insurance premiums at least costs would go down. All health care all our children are receiving aid to partially subsidized by the Govern­ revenues would be placed in a national families with dependent children bene­ ment. health trust fund that could be used fits. Deductibles and copayments would only for heal th care expenditures. The In a companion pledge, candidate vary depending upon the type of plan specific tax rate and fees would vary Clinton said he would end poverty of selected by the beneficiaries. HMO's under the different single-payer pro­ children with full-time working par­ would typically have a $10 copayment posals. ents by changing the Tax Code. Among for doctors fees and a $5 copay for pre­ If a single-payer system were in other things, the reform of welfare, ac­ scription drugs. Fee-for-service plans place, individuals would be issued a na­ cording to the President, would accom­ would have a 20 percent copayment for tional "health security card," which plish several things. It would limit doctors fees and hospital visits as well. would be similar to a social security AFDC payments to 2 years and within Fee-for-service plans would have a $200- card that they now have. Individuals that time would empower the parents, per-person and a $400-per-family de­ could go to the heal th care provider of mostly mothers, with schooling, train­ ductible. their choice and receive treatment ing, and child care needed to break the Combination plans would have a low simply by presenting the card. Covered cycle of dependency. copayment if you are treated by a pre­ services would include all medically D 1600 ferred-provider doctor or hospital and a necessary procedures, as well as pre­ higher copayment if you are treated by scription drugs and long-term care. I wish the President godspeed and a provider outside of the preferred net­ Under most single-payer plans, there is success in that endeavor. However I re­ work. All of the plans would cap out-of­ no copayment or deductible. The sin­ mind him that the same Congress that pocket expenses at $1,500 per person gle-payer pays either directly at an an­ must pass the limitations upon welfare and $3,000 per family per year regard­ nually negotiated payment structure mothers receiving benefits and provid­ less of deductibles or copayments. or through negotiated annual budgets. ing schooling and training for welfare Another approach to solving our Health care providers would be guaran­ mothers and child care has failed, just health care problem in this country is teed payment, and they would no last year, to provide day care funding, called the single-payer approach. The longer have to alter the treatment to to provide benefits for young teenagers single-payer system of health care fit the insurance status of their pa­ so that they will have jobs in the sum­ guarantees universal access to com­ tients. mer of 1993. I wish the President well. prehensive, quality health care at a The single-payer plan would be ad­ A welfare reform program must pro­ price that Americans can afford. Under ministered at the State level according vide community service work for those a single-payer plan, health care costs to Federal standards, with the partici­ who can work but are without private for all Americans would be paid by a pation of consumers, businesses, and jobs after their AFDC ends. It must single public entity, like social secu­ heal th care providers. By allowing for provide an earned income tax credit to rity or Medicare. State administration, the health care make up the difference between full­ The current network of 1,500 different system could be adjusted to reflect time earnings of a family with children insurance companies, each with its own local conditions and needs. and the family's poverty level income rules, each with its own set of claims Going back to the beginning, Mr. threshold. We need to decide what it forms, each with its own level of serv­ Speaker, I said that I would support a takes for a family to get by on, and if ices, would be replaced by a single health care system that would allow a member of the family is working and agency that would pay all health care for universal access, have cost contain­ they are not coming up to the mini­ costs, all of the health care services for ment, that would include quality as­ mum that we said that they ought to individuals. The Government agency surance in the delivery of health care have to get by on; say $20,000, the Gov­ would not run the health care facility, services, that would promote disease ernment should provide the rest, the delivery facilities, but would sim­ prevention, that would promote health should require that individual to re­ ply replace our current inefficient sys­ and wellness rather than illness, and ceive additional training and school­ tem of paying for the health care that which allows for a choice of doctors. ing, get a GED and take college cred­ is being delivered to our citizens. The The only plan that provides for all of its, and, otherwise, prepare themselves present mix of private and public doc­ these is the single-payer plan. That is for jobs. But we are going to have to tors, other medical professionals and why I am a proud cosponsor and sup­ find some jobs, Mr. Speaker, that are heal th care facilities would remain. porter of the single-payer plan which is available. The single-payer system would merely introduced as House Resolution 1200. We are preparing people right now for streamline the bill-paying process and A recent news report stated that over jobs that do not exist in this country. eliminate the complex and repetitive 600,000 Americans were going to Canada Most of our lower paying, low wage January 25, 1994 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD-HOUSE 113 jobs are going to other countries. The all children, improve unemployment middle class are not seeking charity. President says he wants to start a na­ insurance, universal access to health The low and middle class do not want tional deadbeat data bank and use that care, increased minim um wage, and a to languish on welfare rolls any more and other means of enforcing child sup­ refundable child care credit. than the next person. The low and mid­ port against deadbeat parents, and I We just invest in education and dle class, and the poor in this country, commend him for that. training opportunities for welfare re­ do not want to be given a job that they I applaud the efforts of the President cipients. Federal funding for the job do not deserve. Neither, however, do within the budget reconciliation bill to Opportunities and Basic Skills Pro­ they want to be told there is no place improve the status of working families gram, or any successor programs, they can be trained to handle these in this country. The children's initia­ should be increased to expand edu­ jobs that will be created in the future. tive within the Budget Act, which in­ cation and training services that give With equal opportunity must come cluded the earned income tax credit, participants the skills to a decent pay­ the practical, realistic aid which will expansion of the Food Stamp Program, ing, steady, stable job. equip people to seize these opportuni­ increased funding for family preserva­ We must allow people to work for ties. Giving a pair of shoes to a person tion and childhood immunization were wages, not for welfare. Public sector who has not learned to walk is not just real, definitive first steps toward a real employment created for people leaving cruel, it is criminal. investment in human needs. the AFDC system must provide pay With real crime, real health care, and Currently, Mr. Speaker, it is politi­ and benefits equal to other workers real welfare reform, Mr. Speaker, we cally popular, however, to bash people doing the same job without displacing can begin to find the answers to neu­ on welfare. Welfare comes in many current workers. The AFDC system tralizing the years of neglect and hope­ lessness. Whole generations have been forms. A subsidy is welfare. When we should allow working parents to re­ left behind as a majority of the popu­ pay a cotton farmer not to plant, Mr. ceive benefits and not be penalized for lation has advanced. Those lost genera­ Speaker, we are giving him or her wel­ their own work effort. A safety net tions have never learned basic social fare. When we pay for the bailout of must be provided for those who wish to skills at a functional level, the skills of the savings and loan debacle in this leave the AFDC system. Curtailing ac­ reading and writing and arithmetic, country, we are providing welfare, not cess to welfare without reducing the and applying for a job and exercising only for the directors and investors of need for income support would only in­ the rights of citizenship, including the the savings and loan associations that crease poverty and hurt needy families right to vote. That is why they are went under, but we are providing wel­ while increasing crime in our country. walking around not caring about our fare for the people who put their hard­ Finally, Mr. Speaker, the welfare society. They think they are not a part earned money into these savings and system must treat people with dignity. of it, Mr. Speaker. loans and lost it through the unscrupu­ Family cap provisions or a limit on the Moreover, urban and suburban and lous acts of the boards of directors. number of children one can have, re­ rural poverty has not only stilled lives, Welfare comes in many forms. It is strictions on migration and other it has created emotional disturbances, not just for poor people. When we measure that seek to punish certain many of which manifest themselves in bailed out Chrysler Corporation 7 years behaviors hurt needy families and do antisocial actions in the streets of ago, Mr. Speaker, that was welfare. nothing to help them escape from pov­ Houston, TX, and Washington, DC, But it is popular to bash welfare and erty. A reformed welfare system should every day. The most tragic victims are put the face of the single, head-of­ emphasize incentives over penalties. the children of those parents who household mother on there as if she is Mr. Speaker, we in the Congress need struggle and fail to provide not just the reason that there is a drain on the a powerful sense of determination to food, clothing and shelter, but a stable system. banish the ugly blemishes of crime, of environment for our children. Several of my colleagues have gone a lack of adequate health care and of I, too, sing America. The America I to the step of introducing, or will in­ poverty scarring the image of America. sing has stood solidly behind the com­ troduce, bills that abolish AFDC, We can, of course, try to temporize, ne­ mitment to the principles of life, lib­ JOBS, the Food Stamps Program, and gotiate, small, inadequate changes and erty, and the pursuit of happiness. The Job Training Partnership Act, and prolong the timetable of justice in the America that I sing is reinforced by a many other job training programs, put hope that the narcotic of delay will substantial investment in the financial strict time limits on how long they can dull the pain of progress. We can try, and human capital needed to make her receive welfare in an era when 15 per­ but we will certainly fail. The shape of great. The America that I love, like cent of our poor people are unem­ our Nation and the world will not per­ many other of my colleagues and my ployed. It makes a lot of sense to take mit the past luxury of gradualism and family, recognize that we have paid a away their hope. procrastination any longer. price for public service, some mone­ In order to address human needs, Mr. Solutions to the complex conun­ tarily, but all of us with regard to the Speaker, welfare reform must reduce drums of crime, health care, and wel­ time that we in our families invest. We the need for welfare. The reform of the fare will not be easy. This does not sig­ must remember the price because, Aid to Families With Dependent Chil­ nify that they are impossible. Rec­ when we do, Mr. Speaker, we as a Con­ dren Program cannot succeed in the ognizing these complexities as chal­ gress have the courage to dive on the absence of a broader antipoverty strat­ lenges rather than as obstacles, Mr. grenade to live up to the challenge for egy. Families are often forced to rely Speaker, we will make real progress if our people and not just another com­ on welfare. we freely admit that there is no magic. mercial. I know a lot of people that had good We will make progress if we accept the D 1610 jobs 3 years ago when they ran out of fact that 14 years of deficit spending, We must do the job that is necessary unemployment compensation because ignorance to human needs and politi­ for all of our people. the Congress would not pass additional cally sexy, so-called solutions cannot unemployment benefits. Some of these be canceled out in 14 minutes or 14 same Members who want to take away days, or 14 months of atonement. Nei­ RECESS the welfare are the ones who would not ther can we allow the guilty to tailor The SPEAKER pro tempore. The provide unemployment benefits for their atonement in such a manner as to Chair declares the House in recess until these people who were out of a job. visit another 14 years of deliberate approximately 8:40 p.m. for the purpose Welfare, in a majority of cases, is not a hurt upon the victims. of receiving in joint session the Presi­ willing choice, and, where it is a will­ The debate about crime, health care, dent of the United States. ing choice, we ought to work to take it and welfare is at its least common de­ Accordingly (at 4 o'clock and 10 min­ away, but the antipoverty program nominator a struggle for opportunities. utes p.m.), the House stood in recess must include child support benefits of In asking for something the low and until approximately 8:40 p.m. 114 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD-HOUSE January 25, 1994 AFTER RECESS The Doorkeeper announced the Am­ We gather tonight in a world of The recess having expired, the House bassadors, Ministers, and Charge d'Af­ changes, so profound and rapid that all was called to order by the Speaker at 8 faires of foreign governments. nations are tested. Our American herit­ o'clock and 40 minutes p.m. The Ambassadors, Ministers, and age has always been to master such Charge d'Affaires of foreign govern­ change, to use it to expand opportunity ments entered the Hall of the House of at home, and our leadership abroad. JOINT SESSION OF THE HOUSE Representatives and took the seats re­ But for too long, and in too many AND SENATE HELD PURSUANT served for them. ways, that heritage was abandoned, TO THE PROVISIONS OF HOUSE The Doorkeeper announced the Chief and our country drifted. CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 267 Justice of the United States and the For thirty years, family life in Amer­ TO HEAR AN ADDRESS BY THE Associate Justice of the Supreme ica has been breaking down. For twen­ PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED Court. ty years, the wages of working families STATES The Chief Justice of the United have been stagnant, or declining. For The Speaker of the House presided. States and the Associate Justices of twelve years of trickle-down econom­ The Doorkeeper, the Honorable the Supreme Court entered the Hall of ics, we built a false prosperity on a hol­ James T. Molloy, announced the Vice the House of Representatives and took low base as our national debt quad­ President and Members of the U.S. the seats reserved for them in front of rupled. From 1989 to 1992, we experi­ Senate, who entered the Hall of the the Speaker's rostrum. enced the slowest growth in a half cen­ House of Representatives, the Vice The Doorkeeper announced the Cabi­ tury. President taking the chair at the right net of the President of the United For too many families, even when of the Speaker, and the Members of the States. both parents are working, the Amer­ Senate the seats reserved for them. The members of the Cabinet of the ican dream has been slipping away. The SPEAKER. The Chair appoints President of the United States entered In 1992, the American people de­ as members of the committee on the the Hall of the House of Representa­ manded that we change. A year ago I part of the House to escort the Presi­ tives and took the seats reserved for asked all of you to join me in accepting dent of the United States into the them in front of the Speaker's rostrum. responsibilities for the future of our Chamber: At 9 o'clock and 10 minutes p.m., the country. Well, we did. We replaced drift The gentleman from Missouri [Mr. GEP­ Doorkeeper announced the President of and deadlock with renewal and reform. HARDT); the United States. And I want to thank every one of you The gentleman from Michigan [Mr. The President of the United States, here who heard the American people, BONIOR); escorted by the committee of Senators broke gridlock, who gave them the The gentleman from Maryland [Mr. and Representatives, entered the Hall most successful teamwork between a HOYER); of the House of Representatives, and President and a Congress in thirty The gentleman from California [Mr. years. FAZIO); stood at the Clerk's desk. The gentleman from Arkansas [Mr. THORN­ [Applause, the Members rising.] This Congress produced a budget that TON); The SPEAKER. Members of Con­ cut the deficit by half a trillion dollars, The gentlewoman from Arkansas [Ms. gress, I have the high privilege and the cut spending and raised income taxes LAMBERT); distinct honor of presenting to you the only on the very wealthiest Americans. The gentleman from Texas [Mr. BROOKS); President of the United States. This Congress produced tax relief for The gentleman from Illinois [Mr. MICHEL]; [Applause, the Members rising.] millions of low income workers to re­ The gentleman from Georgia [Mr. GING- ward work over welfare. It produ'ced RICH); The gentleman from Texas [Mr. ARMEY); NAFTA. It produced the Brady bill, ADDRESS BY THE PRESIDENT OF now the Brady law. And thank you, The gentleman from Illinois [Mr. HYDE); THE UNITED STATES The gentleman from Arkansas [Mr. DICK- Jim Brady, for being here, and God EY); The PRESIDENT. Thank you very bless you, sir. The gentleman from Arkansas [Mr. HUTCH­ much. This Congress produced tax cuts to INSON]; and Mr. Speaker, Mr. President, Members reduce the taxes of nine out of ten The gentleman from California [Mr. HUN­ of the 103rd Congress, my fellow Ameri­ small businesses who use the money to TER); cans: invest more and create more jobs. It The VICE PRESIDENT. The Presi­ I am not at all sure what speech is in produced more research and treatment dent of the Senate, at the direction of the teleprompter tonight, but I hope for AIDS, more childhood immuniza­ that body, appoints the following Sen­ we can talk about the State of the tions, more support for women's health ators as members of the committee on Union. research, for affordable college loans the part of the Senate to escort the I ask you to begin by recalling the for the middle class, a new national President of the United States into the memory of the giant who presided over service program for those who want to House Chamber: this chamber with such force and give something back to their country The Senator from Maine [Mr. MITCHELL); grace. Tip O'Neill liked to call himself and their communities for higher edu­ The Senator from Kentucky [Mr. FORD); The Senator from Arkansas [Mr. PRYOR); a man of the House, and he surely was cation. A dramatic increase in high­ The Senator from Louisiana [Mr. BREAUX); that. But even more, he was a man of tech investments to move us from a de­ The Senator from Maryland [Ms. MIKUL- the people, a bricklayer's son who fense to a domestic high-tech economy. SKI]; helped build the great American mid­ This Congress produced a new law, The Senator from South Dakota [Mr. dle class. Tip O'Neill never forgot who the motor voter bill, to help millions of DASCHLE); he was, where he came from, or who people register to vote. It produced The Senator from Florida [Mr. GRAHAM]; sent him here. family and medical leave. All passed, The Senator from Michigan [Mr. RIEGLE]; The Senator from New Jersey [Mr. LAU- Tonight, he is smiling down on us for all signed into law, with not one single TENBERG); the first time from the Lord's gallery. veto. These accomplishments were all The Senator from Kansas [Mr. DoLE); But in his honor, may we too always commitments I made when I sought The Senator from Wyoming [Mr. SIMPSON); remember who we are, where we come this office, and, in fairness, they all The Senator from Mississippi [Mr. COCH- from, and who sent us here. had to be passed by you and this Con­ RAN); If we do that, we will return over and gress. But I am persuaded that the real The Senator from Mississippi [Mr. LOTT); over again to the principle that if we credit belongs to the people who sent The Senator from Oklahoma [Mr. NICK­ LES); simply give ordinary people equal op­ us here, who pay our salaries, who hold The Senator from Texas [Mr. GRAMM); and portunity, quality education, and a fair our feet to the fire. The Senator from South Carolina [Mr. shot at the American dream, they will But what we do here is really begin­ THURMOND]. do extraordinary things. ning to change lives. Let me just give January 25, 1994 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD-HOUSE 115 you one example. I will never forget rates. Let me repeat, only the wealthi­ sion will keep us strong militarily and what the family and medical leave law est 1.2 percent of Americans will face create jobs for our people here at home. meant to just one father I met early higher income tax rates, and no one As we protect our environment, we one Sunday morning in the White else will, and that is the truth. must invest in the environmental tech­ House. It was unusual to see a family Of course, there were, as there al­ nologies of the future which will create there touring early Sunday morning, ways are in politics, naysayers who jobs. This year we will fight for a revi­ but he had his wife and his three chil­ said this plan won't work. But they talized Clean Water Act and a Safe dren there, one of them in a wheel­ were wrong. When I became President, Drinking Water Act and a reformed chair. the experts predicted that next year's Superfund program. And the Vice I came up, and after we had our pic­ deficit would be $300 billion. But be­ President is right. We must also work ture taken and had a little visit, I was cause we acted, those same people now with the private sector to connect walking off and that man grabbed me say the deficit is going to be under $180 every classroom, every clinic, every li­ by the arm and said, Mr. President, billion, forty percent lower than was brary, every hospital in America in to a "Let me tell you something. My little previously predicted. national information superhighway by girl here is desperately ill. She is prob­ Our economic program has helped to the year 2000. Think of it: Instant ac­ ably not going to make it. But because produce the lowest core inflation rate cess to information will increase pro­ of the family leave law, I was able to and the lowest interest rates in twenty ductivity, will help to educate our chil­ take time off to spend with her, the years. And because those interest rates dren; it will provide better medical most important time I ever spent in are down, business investment in care; it will create jobs. And I call on my life, without losing my job and equipment is growing at seven times the Congress to pass legislation to es­ hurting the rest of my family. the rate of the previous four years. tablish that information super highway "It means more to me than I will Auto sales are way up, home sales at a this year. ever be able to say. Don't you people record high. Millions of Americans As we expand opportunity and create up here ever think what you do doesn't have refinanced their homes, and our jobs, no one can be left out. We must make a difference. It does." economy has produced 1.6 million pri­ continue to enforce fair lending and Though we are making a difference, vate sector jobs in 1993, more than were fair housing, and all civil rights laws, our work has just begun. Many Ameri­ created in the previous four years com­ because America will never be com­ cans still haven't felt the impact of bined. The people who supported this plete in its renewal until everyone w.hat we have done. The recovery still economic plan should be proud of its shares in its bounty. hasn't touched every community or early results. Proud. But everyone in But we all know, too, we can do all created enough jobs. Incomes are still this Chamber should know and ac­ these things: Put our economic House stagnant. There is still too much vio­ knowledge that there is more to do. in order, expand world trade, target the lence and not enough hope in too many Next month, I will send you one of jobs of the future, guarantee equal op­ places. Abroad, the young democracies the toughest budgets ever presented to portunity. But if we are honest, we will we are strongly supporting still face Congress. It will cut spending in more all admit that this strategy still can­ very difficult times and look to us for than 300 programs, eliminate 100 do­ not work unless we also give our people leadership. mestic programs, and reforms the way the education, training, and skills they And so, tonight, let us resolve to con­ in which government buys goods and need to seize the opportunities of to­ tinue the journey of renewal, to create services. This year we must again morrow. more and better jobs, to guarantee make the hard choices to live within We must set tough, world class aca­ health security for all, to reward work the hard spending ceilings we have set. demic and occupational standards for over welfare, to promote democracy We must do it. We have proved we can all of our children, and give our teach­ abroad, and to begin to reclaim our bring the deficit down without choking ers and students the tools to meet streets from violent crime and drugs off recovery, without punishing seniors them. Our Goals 2000 proposal will em­ and gangs, to renew our own American or the middle class, and without put­ power individual school districts to ex­ community. ting our national security at risk. If periment with ideas like chartering Last year we began to put our House you will stick with this plan, we will their schools to be run by private cor­ in order by tackling the budget deficit post three consecutive years of declin­ porations, or having more public school that was driving us toward bankruptcy. ing deficits for the first time since choice; to do whatever they wish to do, We cut $255 billion in spending, includ­ Harry Truman lived in the White as long as we measure every school by ing entitlements, and over 340 separate House, and, once again, the buck stops one high standard: Are our children budget items. We froze domestic spend­ here. learning what they need to know to ing, and used honest budget numbers. Our economic plan also bolsters our compete and win in the global econ­ Led by the Vice President, we strength and our credibility around the omy. Goals 2000 links world class launched a campaign to reinvent gov­ world. Once we reduced the deficit and standards to grass roots reforms, and I ernment. We cut staff, cut perks, even put the steel back in our competitive hope Congress will pass it without trimmed the fleet of federal lim­ edge, the world echoed with the sound delay. ousines. After years of leaders whose of falling trade barriers. In one year, Our school-to-work initiative will, rhetoric attacked bureaucracy, but with NAFTA, with GATT, with our ef­ for the first time link schools to the whose actions expanded it, we will ac­ forts in Asia and the national export world of work, providing at least one tually reduce it by 252 thousand people strategy, we did more to open world year of apprenticeship beyond high over the next five years. By the time markets to American products than at school. After all, most of the people we we have finished, the federal bureauc­ any time in the last two generations. are counting on to build our economic racy will be at its lowest point in thir­ That means more jobs and rising living future won't graduate from college. It's ty years. standards for the American people. time to stop ignoring them and start Because the deficit was so large and Low deficits, low inflation, low inter­ empowering them. because they had benefitted from tax est rates, low trade barriers, and high We must literally transform our out­ cuts in the 1980's, we did ask the investments, these are the building dated unemployment system into a re­ wealthiest Americans to pay more to blocks of our recovery. But if we want employment system. The old unem­ reduce the deficit. So on April the 15th, to take full advantage of the opportu­ ployment system just sort of kept you the American people will discover the nities before us in the global economy, going while you waited for your old job truth about what we did last year on you all know we must do more. to come back. We have got to have a taxes. Only the top-listen, the top 1.2 As we reduce defense spending, I ask new system to move people into new percent of Americans, as I said all Congress to invest more in the tech­ and better jobs, because most of those along, will pay higher income tax nologies of tomorrow. Defense conver- old jobs just don't come back. And we 116 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD-HOUSE January 25, 1994 know the only way to have real job se­ making it possible for people to be suc­ $120,000. Al though Judy recovered and curity in the future, to get a good job cessful workers and successful parents. Richard went back to work, at eight with a growing income, is to have real Now, that is real welfare reform. dollars an hour, the billings were too skills and the ability to learn new But there is more to be done. This much for them, and they were literally ones. So we have got to streamline to­ spring, I will send you a comprehensive forced into bankruptcy. day's patchwork of training programs welfare reform bill that builds on the "Mrs. Clinton," he wrote to Hillary, and make them a source of new skills Family Support Act of 1988 and re­ "no one in the United States of Amer­ for our people who lose their jobs. Re­ stores the basic values of work and re­ ica should have to lose everything they employment, not unemployment, must sponsibility. have worked for all their lives because become the centerpiece of our eco­ We will say to teenagers, if you have they were unfortunate enough to be­ nomic renewal. I urge you to pass it in a child out of wedlock, we will no come ill." It was to help the Richard this session of Congress. longer give you a check to set up a sep­ and Judy Andersons of America that Just as we must transform our unem­ arate household. We want families to the First Lady and so many others ployment system, so must we also rev­ stay together. have worked so hard and so long on olutionize our welfare system. It We will say to absent parents who this health care reform issue. We owe doesn't work. It defies our values as a aren't paying child support, if you are them our thanks and our action. nation. If we value work, we can't jus­ not providing for your children, we will I know there are people here who say tify a system that makes welfare more garnish your wages, we will suspend there is no heal th care crisis. Tell it to attractive than work if people are wor­ your license, we will track you across Richard and Judy Anderson. Tell it to ried about losing their health care. state lines and, if necessary, we will the 58 million Americans who have no If we value responsibility, we can't make some of you work off what you coverage at all for some time each ignore the $34 billion in child support owe. People who bring children into year. Tell it to the 81 million Ameri­ that absent parents ought to be paying this world cannot and must not just cans with those preexisting conditions, to millions of parents who are taking walk away from them. those folks who are paying more or care of their children. But to all those who depend on wel­ they can't get insurance at all, or they If we value strong families, we can­ fare, we should offer ultimately a sim­ can't ever change their jobs because not perpetuate a system that actually ple compact. We will provide the sup­ they or someone in their family has penalizes those who stay together. Can port, the job training, the child care one of those preexisting conditions. you believe that a child who has a child you need for up to two years. But after If you tell it to the small businesses gets more money from the government that, anyone who can work must, in burdened by skyrocketing costs of in­ for leaving home than for staying home the private sector wherever possible, in surance, most small businesses cover with a parent or a grandparent? That's community service, if necessary. That their employees and they pay on aver­ not just bad policy, it is wrong, and we is the only way we will make welfare age 35 percent more in premiums than ought to change it. what it ought to be, a second chance, big businesses or government. Or tell it I worked on this problem for years not a way of life. to the 76 percent of insured Americans, before I became President, with other Now, I know it will be difficult to three out of four, whose policies have governors and with members of Con­ tackle welfare reform in 1994 at the lifetime limits, and that means they gress of both parties and with the pre­ same time we tackle health care. But, can find themselves without any cov­ vious administration of another party. let me point out, I think it is inevi­ erage at all, just when they need it the I worked on it with people who are on table and imperative. It is estimated most. welfare, lots of them. And I wanted to that one million people are on welfare So if any of you believe there is no say something to everybody here who today because it is the only way they crisis, you tell it to those people. Be­ cares about this issue: The people who can get health care coverage for their cause I can't. most want to change this system are children. Those who choose to leave There are some people who literally the people who are dependent on it. welfare for jobs without health bene­ do not understand the impact of this They want to get off welfare, they fits, and many entry level jobs don't problem on people's lives. But all you want to go back to work, they want to have heal th benefits, find themselves have to do is go out and listen to them. do right by their kids. I once had a in the incredible position of paying Just go talk to them, anywhere, in any hearing when I was a governor, and I taxes that help to pay for health care Congressional district in this country. brought in people on welfare from all coverage for those who made the other There are Republicans and Democrats over America who had found their way choice to stay on welfare. No wonder and Independents. It doesn't have a to work. And the woman from my state people leave work and go back to wel­ lick to do with party. They think we who testified was asked this question. fare, to get health care coverage. We don't get it. And it is time we show What is the best thing about being off have got to solve the health care prob­ them that we do get it. welfare and in a job? And without lem to have real welfare reform. From the day we began, our health blinking an eye, she looked at 40 gov­ So this year we will make history by care ini tia ti ve has been designed to ernors and she said, "When my boy reforming the health care system. And strengthen what is good about our goes to school and they say what does I would say to you, all of you, my fel­ health care system, the world's best your mother do for a living, he can give low public servants, this is another care professionals, cutting edge re­ an answer.'' issue where the people are way ahead search, and wonderful research insti­ These people want a better system, of the politicians. tutes, Medicare for older Americans. and we ought to give it to them. That may not be popular with either None of this, none of it, should be put Last year, we began this. We gave the party, but it happens to be the truth. at risk. But we are paying more and states more power to innovate, because You know, the First Lady has re­ more money for less and less care. we know that a lot of great ideas come ceived now almost a million letters Every year fewer and fewer Americans from outside Washington. And many from people all across America, from even get to choose their doctors. Every states are using it. all walks of life. I would like to share year doctors and nurses spend more Then this Congress took a dramatic just one of them with you. time on paperwork and less time with step. Instead of taxing people with Richard Anderson of Reno, Nevada, patients, because of the absolute bu­ modest incomes into poverty, we lost his job, and, with it, his health in­ reaucratic nightmare the present sys­ helped them to work their way out of surance. Two weeks later, his wife tem has become. This system is riddled poverty, by dramatically increasing Judy suffered a cerebral aneurysm. He with inefficiency, with abuse, with the earned income tax credit. It will rushed her to the hospital, where she fraud, and everybody knows it. In to­ lift 15 million working families out of stayed in intensive care for twenty-one day's health care system, insurance poverty, rewarding work over welfare, days. The Anderson's bills were over companies call the shots. They pick January 25, 1994 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD-HOUSE 117 whom they cover and how they cover pretty simple to me: Insurance ought American private health insurance them. They can cut off your benefits mean what it used to mean. You pay a that can never be taken away, you will when you need your coverage the most. fair price for security, and when you force me to take this pen, veto the leg­ They are in charge. get sick, health care is always there. islation, and we will come right back What does it mean? It means every No matter what. here and start all over again. night millions of well-insured Ameri­ Along with the guarantee of health But I don't think that is going to cans go to bed, just an illness, an acci­ security, we all have to admit, too, happen. I think we are ready to act dent, or a pink slip away from having there must be more responsibility on now. I believe that you are ready to act no coverage or financial ruin. It means the part of all of us in how we use this now. And if you are ready to guarantee every morning millions of Americans system. People have to take their kids every American the same heal th care go to work without health insurance at to get immunized. We all should take that you have, health care that can all, something the workers in no other advantage of preventive care. We must never be taken away, now, not next advanced country in the world do. It all work together to stop the violence year, or the year after, now is the time means that every year more and more that explodes our emergency rooms. to stand with the people who sent us hard working people are told to pick a We have to practice better health hab­ here. Now. new doctor because their boss has had its, and we can't abuse the system. And As we take these steps together to to pick a new plan, and countless oth­ those who don't have insurance under renew our strength at home, we cannot ers turn down better jobs because they our approach, will get coverage, but turn away from our obligation to know if they take the better job, they they will have tQ pay something for it renew our leadership abroad. This is a will lose their health insurance. too. The minority businesses that pro­ promising moment. Because of the If we just let the health care system vide no insurance at all, and, in so agreements we have reached this year, continue to drift, our country will have doing, shift the costs of the care to last year, Russia's strategic nuclear people with less care, fewer choices, their employees to others, should con­ missiles soon will no longer be pointed and higher bills. Now, our approach tribute something. People who smoke at the United States, nor will we point protects the quality of care and peo­ should pay more for a pack of ciga­ ours at them. Instead of building weap­ ple's choices. It builds on what works rettes. Everybody can contribute some­ ons in space, Russian scientists will today in the private sector, to expand thing if we wanted to solve the health help us build the international space the employer-based coverage, to, guar­ care crisis. There can't be anymore station. antee private insurance for every something for nothing. It will not be Of course, there are still dangers in American. And, I might say, employer­ easy, but it can be done. the world. Rampant arms proliferation, based private insurance for every In the coming months, I hope very bitter regional conflicts, ethnic and na­ American was proposed twenty years much to work with both Democrats tionalist tensions, in many new democ­ ago by President Richard Nixon to the and Republicans, to reform our health racies, severe environmental degrada­ United States Congress. It was a good care system by using the market to tion the world over, and fanatics who idea then, and it is a better idea today. bring down costs, and to achieve last­ seek to cripple the world's cities with Why do we want guaranteed private ing heal th security. terror. insurance? Because right now, nine out If you look at history, we see that for As the world's greatest power, we of ten people who have insurance get it sixty years this country has tried to re­ must therefore maintain our defenses through employers, and that should form health care. President Roosevelt and our responsibilities. This year, we continue. And if your employer is pro­ tried, President Truman tried, Presi­ secured indictments against terrorists viding good benefits at reasonable dent Nixon tried, President Carter and sanctions against those who harbor prices.that should continue, too. That tried. Every time, the special interests them. We worked to promote environ­ ought to make the Congress and the were powerful enough to defeat them. mentally sustainable economic growth. President feel better. But not this time. We achieved agreements with Ukraine, Our goal is health insurance every­ I know that facing up to these inter­ with Belarus, and Kazakhstan to elimi­ body can depend on, comprehensive ests will require courage. It will raise nate completely their nuclear arsenals. benefits that cover preventive care and critical questions about the way we fi­ We are working to achieve a Korean pe­ prescription drugs. Heal th premi urns nance our campaigns and how lobbyists ninsula free of nuclear weapons. We that don't just explode when you get wield their influence. The work of will seek early ratification of a treaty sick or you get older. The power, no change, frankly, will never get any to ban chemical weapons worldwide. matter how small your business is, to easier until we limit the influence of And earlier today we joined with over choose dependable insurance at the well financed interests who profit from 30 nations to begin negotiations on a same competitive rates governments this current system. So I also must comprehensive ban to stop all nuclear and big business get today. One simple now call on you to finish the job both testing. form for people who are sick. And, houses began last year, by passing But nothing, nothing is more impor­ most of all, the freedom to choose a tough and meaningful campaign fi­ tant to our security, than our nation's plan and the right to choose your own nance reform and lobbying reform leg­ Armed Forces. We honor their con­ doctor. islation this year. tributions, including those who are Our approach protects older Ameri­ You know, my fellow Americans, this carrying out the longest humanitarian cans. Every plan before the Congress is really a test for all of us. The Amer­ airlift in history in Bosnia, those who proposes to slow the growth of Medi­ ican people provide those of us in gov­ will complete their mission in Somalia care. The difference is this: We believe ernment service with terrific health this year, and their brave comrades those savings should be used to im­ care benefits at reasonable cost. We who gave their lives there. prove heal th care for senior citizens. have health care that is always there. Our forces are the finest military our Medicare must be protected and it I think we we need to give every hard nation has ever had, and I have pledged should cover prescription drugs, and we working tax paying American the same that as long as I am President, they should take the first steps in covering health care security they have already will remain the best equipped, the best long-term care. To those who would given to us. trained, and the best prepared fighting cut Medicare without protecting sen­ I want to make this very clear. I am force on the face of the earth. iors, I say the solution to today's open, as I have said repeatedly, to the Last year, I proposed a defense plan squeeze on middle class working peo­ best ideas of concerned members of that maintains our post Cold War secu­ ple's health care is not to put the both parties. I have no special belief for rity at a lower cost. This year, many squeeze on middle class retired people's any specific approach, even in our own people urged me to cut our defense health care. We can do better than bill, except this: If you send me legisla­ spending further to pay for other gov­ that. When it is all said and done, it is tion that does not guarantee every ernment programs. I said no. The budg- 118 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD-HOUSE January 25, 1994 et I send to Congress draws the line We will convene a summit of the West­ are on parole. Now those who commit against further defense cuts. It pro­ ern Hemisphere's democratic leaders, crimes should be punished, and those tects the readiness and quality of our from Canada to the tip of South Amer­ who commit repeated violent crimes forces. Ultimately, the best strategy is ica, and we will continue to press for should be told when you commit a to do that. We must not cut defense the restoration of true democracy in third violent crime you will be put further. I hope the Congress, without Haiti. And, as we build a more con­ away and put away for good; three regard to party, will support that posi­ structive relationship with China, we strikes and you are out. tion. must continue to insist on clear signs Second, we must take steps to reduce Ultimately, the best strategy to en­ of improvement in that nation's human violence and prevent crime beginning sure our security and to build a durable rights record. with more police officers and more peace is to support the advance of de­ We will also work for new progress community policemen. We know right mocracy elsewhere. Democracies do toward the Middle East peace. Last now that police who work the streets, not attack each other. They make bet­ year the world watched Yitzakh Rabin know the folks, have the respect of the ter trading partners, and partners in and Yassir Arafat at the White House neighborhood kids, focus on high crime diplomacy. That is why we have sup­ when they had their historic hand­ areas, we know that they are more ported, you and I, the democratic re­ shake of reconciliation. But there is a likely to prevent crime as well as catch formers in Russia, and in the other long, hard road ahead, and on that road criminals. states of the former Soviet bloc. I ap­ I am determined that I and our admin­ Look at the experience of Houston plaud the bipartisan support this Con­ istration will do all we can to achieve where the crime rate dropped 17 per­ gress provided last year for our initia­ a comprehensive and lasting peace for cent in one year when that approach tives to help Russia, Ukraine, and all of the peoples of the region. was taken. other states through the epic trans­ Now, there are some in our country Here tonight is one of those police­ formations. who argue that with ·the cold war over, men, a brave young detective, Kevin Our support of reform must combine America should turn its back on the Jett, whose beat is eight square blocks patience for the enormity of the task, rest of the world. Many around the in one of the toughest neighborhoods in and vigilance for our fundamental in­ world were afraid we would do just New York. Every day he restores some terests and values. We will continue to that. But I took this office on a pledge sanity and safety and a sense of values urge Russia and the other states to that had no partisan tinge to keep our and connection to the people whose press ahead with economic reforms, Nation secure by remaining engaged in lives he protects. I would like to ask and we will seek to cooperate with the rest of the world, and this year, be­ him to stand up and be recognized to­ Russia to solve regional problems, cause of our work together enacting night. while insisting that if Russian troops NAFTA, keeping our military strong You will be given a chance to give operate in neighboring states, they do and prepared, supporting democracy the children of this country, the law­ so only when those states agree to abroad, we have reaffirmed America's abiding working people of this coun­ their presence and in strict accord with leadership, America's engagement, and try-and do not forget in the toughest international standards. But we must as a result, the American people are neighborhoods in this country, in the also remember as these nations chart more secure than they were before. highest crime neighborhoods in this their own futures, and they must chart But while Americans are more secure country, the vast majority of the peo­ their own futures, how much more se­ from threats abroad, I think we all ple get up every day and obey the law, cure and more prosperous our own peo­ know that in many ways we are less se­ pay their taxes, do their best to raise ple will be if democratic and market cure from threats here at home. Every their kids. They deserve people like reforms succeed all across the former day the national peace is shattered by Kevin Jett. And you are going to be Communist bloc. Our policy has been crime. In Petaluma, California, an in­ given a chance to give the American to support that move, and that has nocent slumber party gives way to ago­ people another 100,000 of them, well been the policy of the Congress. We nizing tragedy for the family of Polly trained, and I urge you to do it. should continue it. That is why I went Klass. An ordinary train ride on Long You have before you crime legisla­ to Europe earlier this month, to work Island ends in a hail of 9 millimeter tion which also establishes a police with our European partners, to help to rounds. A tourist in Florida is nearly court to encourage young people to get integrate all of the former Communist burned alive by bigots simply because an education, pay it off by serving as countries into a Europe that has the he is black. Right here in our Nation's police officers, which encourages retir­ possibility of becoming unified for the Capital, a brave young man named ing military personnel to move in to po­ first time in its entire history. Its en­ Jason White-a policeman, the son and lice forces, an enormous resource for tire history. Based on the simple com­ grandson of policemen-is ruthlessly our country, one which has a safe mitments of all nations in Europe to gunned down. schools provision which will give our democracy, to free markets, and to re­ Violent crime and the fear it pro­ young people a chance to walk to spect for existing borders. With our al­ vokes are crippling our society, limit­ school in safety and to be in school in lies we have created a partnership for ing personal freedom, and fraying the safety instead of dodging bullets. These peace that invites states from the ties that bind us. The crime bill before are important things. former Soviet bloc and other non­ Congress gives you a chance to do The third thing we have to do is to NA TO members to work with NATO in something about it, a chance to be build on the Brady bill, the Brady law, military cooperation. When I met with tough and smart. to take further steps to keep guns out central Europe's leaders, including What does that mean? Let me begin of the hands of criminals. I want to say Lech Walesa and Vaclav Havel, men by saying I care a lot about this issue. something about this issue. Hunters who put their lives on the line for free­ Many years ago when I started out in must always be free to hunt, law-abid­ dom, I told them that the security of public life I was the attorney general of ing adults should always be free to own their region is important to our coun­ my State. As a governor for a dozen guns and to protect their homes. I re­ try's security. This year we must also years, I know what it is like to sign spect that part of our culture. I grew do more to support democratic renewal laws increasing penalties to build more up in it. But I want to ask the sports­ in human rights and sustainable devel­ prison cells to carry out the death pen­ men and others who lawfully own guns opment all around the world. alty. I understand this issue, and it is to join us in this campaign to reduce We will ask Congress to ratify the not a simple thing. gun violence. I say to you, I know you new GATT accord. We will continue First, we must recognize that most did not create this problem, but we standing by South Africa as it works violent crimes are committed by a need your help to solve it. There is no its way through its bold and hopeful small percentage of criminals who too sporting purpose on earth that should and difficult transition to democracy. often break the laws even when they stop the United States Congress from January 25, 1994 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD-HOUSE 119 banishing assault weapons that outgun American people have got to change seemed as though the world itself was our police and cut down our children. from within if we are going to bring coming apart at the seams. But the Fourth, we must remember that back work and family and community. American people came together, they drugs are a factor in an enormous per­ We cannot renew our country when rose to the occasion, neighbor helping centage of crimes. Recent studies indi­ within a decade more than half of our neighbor, strangers risking life and cate sadly that drug use is on the rise children will be born into families limb to save total strangers, showing again among our young people. The where there has been no marriage. We the better angels of our nature. crime bill contains, all of the crime cannot renew this country when 13- Let us not reserve these better angels bills contain more money for drug year-old boys get semiautomatic weap­ only for natural disasters, leaving our treatment for criminal addicts and ons to shoot 9-year-olds for kicks. We deepest problems and most profound boot camps for youthful offenders that cannot renew our country when chil­ problems to petty political fighting. include incentives to get off drugs and dren are having children and the fa­ Let us instead be true to our spirit-­ to stay off drugs. Our administration's thers walk away as if the kids do not facing facts, coming together, bringing budget with all its cuts contains a amount to anything. hope and moving forward. large increase in funding for drug We cannot renew the country when Tonight, my fellow Americans, we treatment and drug education. You our businesses eagerly look for new in­ are summoned to answer a question as must pass them both. We need them vestments and new customers abroad, old as the Republic itself: What is the desperately. but ignore those people right here at state of our Union? It is growing My fellow Americans, the problem of home who would give anything to have stronger, but it must be stronger still. violence is an American problem. It their jobs, and would gladly buy their With your help, and God's help, it will has no partisan or philosophical ele­ products if they had the money to do be. ment. Therefore, I urge you to find it. Thank you, and God bless America. ways as quickly as possible to set aside We cannot renew our country unless At 10 o'clock and 20 minutes p.m., partisan differences and pass a strong, more of us, I mean all of us are willing the President of the United States, ac­ smart, tough crime bill. to join the churches and the other good companied by the committee of escort, But further, I urge you to consider citizens, people like all of the min­ retired from the Hall of the House of this: As you demand tougher penalties isters I have worked with over the Re pre sen tati ves. for those who choose violence, let us years, or the priests and the nuns I met The Doorkeeper escorted the invited also remember how we came to this sad at Our Lady of Health in East Los An­ guests from the Chamber in the follow­ point. In our toughest neighborhoods, geles, or my good friend, Tony ing order: on our meanest streets, in our poorest Campollo in Philadelphia, unless we The members of the President's Cabi­ rural areas, we have seen a stunning are willing to work with people like net. and simultaneous breakdown of com­ that, people who are saving kids, The Chief Justice of the United munity, family, and work, the heart adopting schools, making streets safer, States and the Associate Justices of and soul of civilized society. This has all of us can do that. We cannot renew the Supreme Court. created a vast vacuum which has been our country until we realize that gov­ The Ambassadors, Ministers, and filled by violence, and drugs, and ernments do not raise children, parents Charge d' Affaires of foreign govern­ gangs. do, parents who know their children's ments. So I ask you to remember that even teachers, and turn off the television as we say no to crime, we must give and help with the homework, and teach JOINT SESSION DISSOLVED people, especially our young people, their kids right from wrong. Those something to say yes to. Many of our kinds of parents can make all of the The SPEAKER. The Chair declares initiatives, from job training to wel­ difference. I know. I had one. the joint session of the two Houses now fare reform, to health care, to national I am telling you, we have got to stop dissolved. service, will help to rebuild distressed pointing our fingers at these kids who Accordingly, at 10 o'clock p.m. and 23 communities, to strengthen families, have no future and reach our hands out minutes, the joint session of the two to provide work. But more needs to be to them. Our country needs it. We need Houses was dissolved. The Members of done. That is what our community it. And they deserve it. the Senate retired to their Chamber. , empowerment agenda is all about, And so I say to you tonight, let us ------.,, challenging businesses to provide more give our children a future. Let us take MESSAGE OF THE PRESIDENT RE­ investment through empowerment away their guns and give them books. FERRED TO THE COMMITTEE OF zones, ensuring banks will make loans Let us overcome their despair and re­ THE WHOLE HOUSE ON THE in the same communities their deposits place it with hope. Let us, by our ex­ STATE OF THE UNION ' come from, passing legislation to ample, teach them to obey the law, re­ unleash the power of capital through spect our neighbors, and cherish our Mr. MOAKLEY. Mr. Speaker, I move community development banks to cre­ values. that the message of the President be ate jobs, opportunity and hope where Let us weave these 30 threads into a referred to the Committee of the Whole they are needed most. But, I think you new American community that can House on the State of the' Union and know that to really solve this problem once more stand strong against the ordered printed. we will all have to put our heads to­ forces of despair and evil because ev­ The motion was agreed to. A<:. :1M gether, leave our ideological armor erybody has a chance to walk into a aside, and find some new ideas ·to do better tomorrow. MESSAGE FROM THE SENATE even more. Oh, there will be naysayers who fear And let us be honest. We all know that we will not be equal to the chal­ A message from the Senate by Mr. something else too. Our problems go lenges of this time. But they misread Hallen, one of its clerks, announced way beyond the reach of government. our history, our heritage, even today's that the Senate had passed without They are rooted in the loss of values, in headlines. All of those things tell us we amendment concurrent resolutions of the disappearance of work, and the can, and we will, overcome any chal­ the House of the following titles: breakdown of our families and commu­ lenge. H. Con. Res. 197. Concurrent resolution nities. My fellow Americans, we can When the earth shook and fires raged providing for a joint ses~ion of Congress to receive a message from the President on the cut the deficit, create jobs, promote de­ in California, when I saw the Mis­ State of the Union. mocracy around the world, pass welfare sissippi deluge the farmlands of the H. Con. Res. 198. Concu.rrept Resolution reform and health care, pass the tough­ Midwest in a 500-year flood, when the providing for an adjournment of the House est crime bill in history, and still leave century's bitterest cold swept from from Wednesday, January 26, 1994 to Tues­ too many of our people behind. The North Dakota to Newport News, it day, February 1, 1994. 120 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD-HOUSE January 25, 1994 SPECIAL ORDERS GRANTED EXTENSION OF REMARKS man National Historic Site in the State of Missouri. By unanimous consent, permission to By unanimous consent, permission to H.R. 1025. An act to provide for a waiting address the House, following the legis­ revise and extend remarks was granted period before the purchase of a handgun, and lative program and any special orders to: for the establishment of a national instant heretofore entered, was granted to: (The following Members (at the re­ criminal background check system to be (The following Member (at the re­ quest of Mr. GEKAS) and to include ex­ contacted by firearms dealers before the traneous matter:) transfer of any firearm. quest of Mr. GEKAS) and to include ex­ H.R. 1237. An act to establish procedures traneous. matter:) Ms. MOLINARI. for national criminal background checks for Mr. GINGRICH, previous to any other Mr. BEREUTER. child care providers. special order entered into, every Mon­ Mr. GREENWOOD. H.R. 1944. An act to provide for additional day, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Mr. LAZIO. development at War in the Pacific National and Friday of 1994, the 2d session of the Mr. EMERSON. Historical Park, and for other purposes. Mr. HORN in two instances. H.R. 2150. An act to authorize appropria­ 103d Congress, for 60 minutes each day. tions for fiscal year 1994 for the United (The following Member (at the re­ Mr. SOLOMON in four instances. States Coast Guard, and for other purposes. quest of Mr. GEKAS) and to include ex­ (The following Members (at the re­ H.R. 2535. An act to amend title 38, United traneous material:) quest of Mr. BARCA of Wisconsin) and States Code, to provide additional authority Mr. SOLOMON, every Monday, Tues­ to include extraneous matter:) for the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to pro­ Mr. HOYER in two instances. vide health care for veterans of the Persian day, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday Gulf War. of 1994, the 2d session of the 103d Con­ Mrs. MALONEY in three instances. Mrs. CLAYTON. H.R. 2840. An act to amend title 17, United gress, for 60 minutes each day. States Code, to establish copyright arbitra­ Mr. EDWARDS of California. tion royalty panels to replace the Copyright (The following Members (at the re­ Mr. STOKES in two instances. quest of Mr. GEKAS) and to include ex­ Royalty Tribunal, and for other purposes. Mrs. MEEK. H.R. 3000. An act for reform in emerging traneous matter:) Mr. HAMILTON. new democracies and support and help for Mrs. BENTLEY, every Monday, Tues­ Mr. MANTON. improved partnership with Russia, Ukraine, day, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday in Mr. REED. and other new independent states of the January and February, for 60 minutes. Mr. RICHARDSON in three instances. former Soviet Union. H.R. 3216. An act to amend the Comprehen­ Mr. BOEHNER, on February 1, 3, 8, 9, Mrs. KENNELLY. 22, 23; March 1, 2, 8, 9, 15, 16, 22, 23; sive Drug Abuse Prevention and Control Act Mr. BARLOW. of 1970 to control the diversion of certain April 12, 13, 19, 20, 26, 27; May 3, 4, 10, 11, Mr. SAWYER. chemicals used in the illicit production of 17, 18, 24, 25; June 8, 14, 15, 21, 22, 28, 29; Mr. JACOBS. controlled substances such as methcathinone July 12, 13, 19, 20, 26, 27; August 2, 3, 9, Mr. SWETT. and methamphetamine, and for other pur­ 10; September 7, 3, 14, 20, 21, 27, 28; and Mr. BONIOR. poses. October 4 and 5, for 60 minutes each Mr. COPPERSMITH. H.R. 3321. An act to provide increased flexi­ day. Mr. STARK in two instances. bility to States in carrying out the Low-In­ come Home Energy Assistance Program. Mr. MCINNIS, every Tuesday, Wednes­ Mr. FILNER. H.R. 3450. An act to implement the North day, and Thursday of 1994, for 60 min­ Ms. PELOSI. American Free Trade Agreement. utes each day. Mr. BERMAN in two instances. H.R. 3514. An act to clarify the regulatory Mr. TALENT on February 7, 8, and 9, Mr. KOPETSKI. oversight exercised by the Rural Electrifica­ for 60 minutes each day. Mr. PARKER in three instances. tion Administration with respect to certain Mr. WHEAT in two instances. electric borrowers. Mr. GEKAS, fof S'minutes today. H.R. 3616. An act to require the Secretary Mr. KOLBE on February 1, 8, 22 and Mr. HUGHES. of the Treasury to mint coins in commemo­ March 1, 8, 15, and 22, for 60 minutes Mr. VISCLOSKY. ration of the 250th anniversary of the birth each day. Ms. FURSE. of Thomas Jefferson, Americans who have (The following Members (at the re­ Mr. ANDREWS of Texas. been prisoners of war, the Vietnam Veterans quest of Mr. BARCA of Wisconsin) to re­ Mr. KLEIN. Memorial on the occasion of the 10th anni­ vise and extend their remarks and in­ (The following Members (at the re­ versary of the Memorial, and the Women in Military Service for America Memorial, and clude extraneous material:) quest of Mr. MOAKLEY) and to include extraneous matter:) for other purposes. Mr. CHAPMAN, for 5 minutes, today. H.J. Res. 272. Joint resolution designating Mrs. COLLINS of Illinois, for 5 minutes Mr. SANGMEISTER. December 15, 1993, as "National Firefighters each day on each legislative day of the Mr. CLINGER. Day". 2d session of the 103d Congress. Ms. NORTON. H.J. Res. 300. Joint resolution providing for the convening of the Second Session of the Mr. MOAKLEY, for 60 minutes each Mr. SHAYS. Mr. POSHARD. One Hundred Third Congress. day on February 1 and 2. Mr. HORN. Mr. WASHINGTON, for 60 minutes, Mr. HOCHBRUECKNER. today. SENATE ENROLLED BILLS AND A Mr. KILDEE. JOINT RESOLUTION SIGNED Mr. ROSE, for 60 minutes on January Mr. RAMSTAD. 26. Mr. WOLF. The SPEAKER announced his signa­ Mr. SANDERS, for 60 minutes on Feb­ Mr. LAROCCO. ture to enrolled bills and a joint resolu­ ruary 9 and 23; March 2, 9, 16, 23; April Mr. STENHOLM. tion of the Senate of the following ti­ 13, 20, 27; May 4, 11, 18, 25; June 8, 15, 22, Mr. ORTIZ. tles: 29; July 13, 20, 27; August 3, 10; Septem­ S. 422. An act to extend and revise rule­ ber 14, 21, 28; and October 5. making authority with respect to govern­ Mr. STOKES, for 60 minutes each day ENROLLED BILLS AND JOINT ment securities under the Federal securities RESOLUTIONS SIGNED laws, and for other purposes. on February 22, 23, and 24. S. 664. An act making a technical amend­ Mr. OWENS, for 60 minutes each day Mr. ROSE, from the Committee on ment of the Clayton Act. on January 25, 26, and February 1, 2, 3, House Administration, reported that S. 994. An act to authorize the establish­ 4, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, and 28. that committee had examined and ment of a fresh cut flowers and fresh cut Mr. SWETT, for 60 minutes each day found truly enrolled bills and joint res­ greens promotion and consumer information on February 2, 9, 23; March 2, 9, 16, 23; olutions of the House of the following program for the benefit of the floricultural industry and other persons, and for other April 13, 20, 27; May 4, 11, 18, 25; June 8, titles, which were thereupon signed by purposes. 15, 22, 29; July 13, 20, 27; August 3, 10; the Speaker: S. 1507. An act to make certain technical September 7, 14, 21, 28; and October 5, H.R. 486. An act to provide for addition of and conforming amendments to the Higher 12, 19, and 26. the Truman Farm Home to the Harry S Tru- Education Act of 1965. January 25, 1994 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD-HOUSE 121 S. 1732. An act to extend arbitration under loans to victims of the Los Angeles earth­ 103-184); to the Committee on Appropriations the provisions of chapter 44 of title 28, Unit­ quake and the Midwest floods and to enable and ordered to be printed. ed States Code, and for other purposes. SBA to respond rapidly to assist victims of 2213. A letter from the Acting Assistant S. 1764. An act to provide for the extension the upcoming spring flood and summer hur­ Secretary (Installations, Logistics and Fi­ of certain authority for the Marshal of the ricane seasons, pursuant to 31 U.S.C. 1107 (H. nancial Management), Department of the Supreme Court and the Supreme Court Po­ Doc. No. 103-182); to the Committee on Ap­ Army, transmitting notification of emer­ lice. propriations and ordered to be printed. gency munitions disposal, pursuant to 50 S. 1769. An act to make a technical amend­ 2202. A communication from the President U.S.C. 1512(4); to the Committee on Armed ment and for other purposes. of the United States, transmitting his notifi­ Services. S. 1777. An act to extend the suspended im­ cation making available appropriations in 2214. A letter from the Directors of Con­ plementation of certain requirements of the budget authority for the SBA and FEM pur­ gressional Budget Office and Office of Man­ food stamp program on Indian reservations, suant to section 251(b)(2)(D)(i) of the Bal­ agement and Budget, transmitting a joint re­ to suspend certain eligibility requirements anced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control port on the technical assumptions to be used for the participation of retail food stores in Act of 1985, as amended (H. Doc. No. 103-187); in preparing estimates of National Defense the food stamp program, and for other pur­ to the Committee on Appropriations and or­ Function (050) outlays for fiscal year 1995, poses. dered to be printed. pursuant to Public Law 101-189, section 5(a) S.J. Res. 154. Joint resolution designating 2203. A communication from the President (103 Stat. 1364); to the Committee on Armed January 16, 1994, as "Religious Freedom of the United States, transmitting his notifi­ Services. Day". cation making available appropriations in 2215. A letter from the Secretary of De­ budget authority for the Department of fense, transmitting their certification on the Transportation pursuant to section chemical munitions disposal facilities at the ADJOURNMENT 251(b)(2)(D)(i) of the Balanced Budget and Tooele Army Depot, UT, pursuant to Public Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985, as Law 103-160, section 156(b) (107 Stat. 1580); to Mr. MOAKLEY. Mr. Speaker, pursu­ the Committee on Armed Services. ant to House Resolution 328, I move amended (H. Doc. No. 103-188); to the Com­ mittee on Appropriations and ordered to be 2216. A letter from the Chairman, Board of that the House do now adjourn in mem­ printed. Governors of the Federal Reserve System, ory of the late Honorable Thomas P. 2204. A communication from the President transmitting the report on credit availabil­ "Tip" O'Neill, Jr. of the United States, transmitting his notifi­ ity for small businesses and small farms in The motion was agreed to; accord­ cation making available appropriations in 1993, pursuant to 12 U.S.C. 251; to the Com­ ingly (at 10 o'clock and 26 minutes budget authority for the Department of De­ mittee on Banking, Finance and Urban Af­ p.m.), under its previous order, and fense pursuant to section 251(b)(2)(D)(i) of fairs. the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit 2217. A letter from the President and pursuant to House Resolution 328, the Chairman, Export-Import Bank of the United House adjourned until tomorrow, Control Act of 1985, as amended (H. Doc. No. 103-189); to the Committee on Appropriations States, transmitting a report involving Unit­ Wednesday, January 26, 1994, at 12 noon and ordered to be printed. ed States exports to the Republic of Korea, in memory of the late Honorable 2205. A letter from the Comptroller Gen­ pursuant to 12 U.S.C. 635(b)(3)(i); to the Com­ Thomas P. "Tip" O'Neil, Jr. of Massa­ eral, the General Accounting Office; trans­ mittee on Banking, Finance and Urban Af­ chusetts. fairs. mitting a review of the President's third spe­ 2218. A letter from the President and cial impoundment message from fiscal year Chairman, Export-Import Bank of the United 1994, pursuant to 2 U.S.C. 685 (H. Doc. No. States, transmitting a report involving Unit­ EXECUTIVE COMMUNICATIONS, 103-185); to the Committee on Appropriations ETC. ed States exports to the Peoples Republic of and ordered to be printed. China, pursuant to 12 U.S.C. 635(b)(3)(i); to Under clause 2 of rule XXIV, execu­ 2206. A letter from the Architect of the the Committee on Banking, Finance and tive communications were taken from Capitol, transmitting the report of expendi­ Urban Affairs. tures of appropriations during the period 2219. A letter from the President and. the Speaker's table and referred as fol­ April 1, 1993, through September 30, 1993, pur­ lows: Chairman, Export-Import Bank of the United suant to 40 U.S.C. 16b; to the Committee on States, transmitting a report involving Unit­ 2197. A letter from the Administrator's of Appropriations. ed States exports to the Peoples Republic of Federal Aviation Administration and Na­ 2207. A letter from the Comptroller, De­ China, pursuant to 12 U.S.C. 635(b)(3)(i); to tional Aeronautics and Space Administra­ partment of Defense, transmitting a report the Committee on Banking, Finance and tion, transmitting a report on Subsonic of a violation of the Anti-Deficiency Act Urban Affairs. Noise Reduction Technology, pursuant to 49 which occurred in the Department of Navy, 2220. A letter from the President and U.S.C. app. 1353 note; jointly, to the Commit­ pursuant to 31 U.S.C. 1517(b); to the Commit­ Chairman, Export-Import Bank of the United tees on Public Works and Transportation tee on Appropriations. States, transmitting a report involving Unit­ and Science, Space, and Technology. 2208. A letter from the Comptroller, De­ ed States exports to Australia, pursuant to 2198. A letter from the Chairman, Farm partment of Defense, transmitting a report 12 U.S.C. 635(b)(3)(i); to the Committee on Credit Administration, transmitting the an­ of a violation of the Anti-Deficiency Act Banking, Finance and Urban Affairs. nual report for the calendar year 1992, pursu­ which occurred in the Department of the Air 2221. A letter from the President and ant to 12 U.S.C. 114lb(3); to the Committee Force, pursuant to 31 U.S.C. 1517(b); to the Chairman, Export-Import Bank of the United on Agriculture. Committee on Appropriations. States, transmitting the December 1993 2199. A letter from the Assistant Secretary 2209. A letter from the Assistant Secretary semiannual report on the tied aid credits, for Legislative Affairs, Department of State, for Legislative Affairs, Department of State, pursuant to Public Law 99--472, section 19 (100 transmitting a report on allocations of for­ transmitting a copy of Presidential Deter­ Stat. 1207); to the Committee on Banking, eign assistance the executive branch intends mination No. 94-6: Assistance Program for Finance and Urban Affairs. to make available from funding levels estab­ Independent States of the Former Soviet 2222. A letter from the President and lished in the fiscal year 1994, pursuant to 22 Union; to the Committee on Appropriations. Chairman, Export-Import Bank of the United U.S.C. 2413(a); to the Committee on Appro­ 2210. A letter from the Director, Office of States, transmitting a report involving Unit­ priations. Management and Budget, transmitting ed States exports to various countries, pur­ 2200. A communication from the President OMB's final sequestration report for fiscal suant to 12 U.S.C. 635(b)(3)(i); to the Commit­ of the United States, transmitting his notifi­ year 1994, pursuant to Public Law 101-508, tee on Banking, Finance and Urban Affairs. cation making available appropriations in section 13101(a) (104 Stat. 1388-587); to the 2223. A letter from the President and budget authority for the Department of Committee on Appropriations. Chairman, Export-Import Bank of the United Transportation to be used to provide imme­ 2211. A letter from the Director, the Office States, transmitting a report on the demand diate assistance to southern California for of Management and Budget, transmitting for trade finance for Central and Eastern Eu­ roads and bridges damaged by the earth­ the cumulative report on rescissions and de­ rope, the former Soviet Union and the Baltic quake, as well as for outstanding Midwest ferrals of budget authority as of December 1, States; to the Committee on Banking, Fi­ flood costs, pursuant to 31 U.S.C. 1107 (H. 1993, pursuant to 2 U.S.C. 685(e) (H. Doc. No. nance and Urban Affairs. Doc. No. 103-181); to the Committee on Ap­ 103-183); to the Committee on Appropriations 2224. A letter from the Acting Chairman, propriations and ordered to be printed. and ordered to be printed. Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, 2201. A communication from the President 2212. A letter from the Director, the Office transmitting the report on early resolution of the United States, transmitting his notifi­ of Management and Budget, transmitting of troubled insured depository institutions, cation making available appropriations in the cumulative report on rescissions and de­ pursuant to 12 U.S.C. 1467a note; to the Com­ budget authority for the Small Business Ad­ ferrals of budget authority as of January 1, mittee on Banking, Finance and Urban Af­ ministration to be used to provide disaster 1994, pursuant to 2 U.S.C. 685(e) (H. Doc. No. fairs. 122 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD-HOUSE January 25, 1994 2225. A letter from the Chairman, Federal Amendment Act of 1993," pursuant to D.C. Federal, State, and local traffic control Trade Commission, transmitting a supple­ Code, section 1-233(c)(1); to the Committee measures and policies and how the use of al­ ment to 15th annual report on the adminis­ on the District of Columbia. ternative fueled vehicles could be promoted tration of the Fair Debt Collection Practices 2238. A letter from the Chairman, Council by granting such vehicles exemptions, pursu­ Act, pursuant to 15 U.S.C. 1692m; to the Com­ of the District of Columbia, transmitting a ant to Public Law 102-486, section 413 (106 mittee on Banking, Finance and Urban Af­ copy of D.C. Act 10-153, "Privatization Pro­ Stat. 2886); to the Committee on Energy and fairs. curement and Contract Procedures Amend­ Commerce. 2226. A letter from the Acting Chairman, ment Act of 1993," pursuant to D.C. Code, 2252. A letter from the Secretary of En­ Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, section 1-233(c)(1); to the Committee on the ergy, transmitting the quarterly report for transmitting the 18th annual report of the District of Columbia. the Strategic Petroleum Reserve covering Corporation's Office of Consumer Affairs; to 2239. A letter from the Assistant Secretary the third quarter of the calendar year 1993, the Committee on Banking, Finance and of Education, transmitting notice of a Final pursuant to 42 U.S.C. 6245(b); to the Commit­ Urban Affairs. Funding Priority-Knowledge Dissemination tee on Energy and Commerce. 2227. A letter from the Executive Director, and Utilization Program, pursuant to 20 2253. A letter from the Secretary, Depart­ Thrift Depositor Protection Oversight Board, U.S.C. 1232(d)(1); to the Committee on Edu­ ment of Health and Human Services, trans­ transmitting a report to the Oversight Board cation and Labor. mitting a report on operations of the Medic­ by the Acting Director of the Office of Thrift 2240. A letter from the Acting Commis­ aid Drug Rebate Program, pursuant to Pub­ Supervision as of November 30, 1993; to the sioner for Rehabilitation Services Adminis­ lic Law 101-508, section 4401(a) (104 Stat. 1388-- Committee on Banking, Finance and Urban tration, Department of Education, transmit­ 155); to the Committee on Energy and Com­ Affairs. ting the annual report of the Rehabilitation merce. 2228. A letter from the Chairman, Council Services Administration on Federal activi­ 2254. A letter from the Secretary, Depart­ of the District of Columbia, transmitting a ties related to the administration of the Re­ ment of the Interior, transmitting the De­ copy of D.C. Act 10-148, "Insurance Omnibus habilitation Act of 1973, fiscal year 1992, pur­ partment's Superfund section 120(e) annual Temporary Amendment Act of 1993," pursu­ suant to 29 U.S.C. 712; to the Committee on report for fiscal year 1991; to the Committee ant to D.C. Code, section 1-233(c)(1); to the Education and Labor. on Energy and Commerce. Committee on the District of Columbia. 2241. A letter from the Commissioner, Na­ 2255. A letter from the Acting Inspector 2229. A letter from the Chairman, Council tional Center for Education Statistics, trans­ General, Department of the Interior, trans­ of the District of Columbia, transmitting a mitting the third report on the. evaluation of mitting a copy of a recently issued final copy of D.C. Act 10-151. "Alternative Fuels the National Assessment of Educational audit report entitled "Accounting for Fiscal Technology Amendment Act of 1993," pursu­ Progress "Trial State Assessment," pursu­ Year 1991 and 1992 Reimbursable Expendi­ ant to D.C. Code, section 1-233(c)(1); to the ant to Public Law 100-297, section 3403(a) (102 tures of Environmental Protection Agency Committee on the District of Columbia. Stat. 348); to the Committee on Education Superfund Money, U.S. Fish and Wildlife 2230. A letter from the Chairman, Council and Labor. Service," Report No. 94-I-110, dated Novem­ of the District of Columbia, transmitting a 2242. A letter from the Secretary of Edu­ ber 1993; to the Committee on Energy and copy of D.C. Act 10-149, "Health Care Pro­ cation, transmitting notice of a Final Fund­ Commerce. vider Assessment Temporary Amendment ing Priorities-Research and Demonstration 2256. A letter from the Assistant Secretary Act of 1993," pursuant to D.C. Code, section Program, pursuant to 20 U.S.C. 1232(d)(1); to for Communications and Information, De­ 1-233(c)(1); to the Committee on the District the Committee on Education and Labor. partment of Commerce, transmitting a re­ of Columbia. 2243. A letter from the Secretary of Edu­ port on the role of telecommunications in 2231. A letter from the Chairman, Council cation, transmitting a copy of Final Regula­ hate crimes; to the Committee on Energy of the District of Columbia, transmitting a tions-Graduate Assistance in Areas of Na­ and Commerce. copy of D.C. act, "Closing of a Public Alley tional Need, pursuant to 20 U.S.C. 1232(d)(1); 2257. A letter from the Advisory Panel on to the Committee on Education and Labor. Alzheimer's Disease, Department of Health in Square 2066, S.O. 92-125, Act of 1933," pur­ 2244. A letter from the Secretary of Edu­ suant to D.C. Code, section 1-233(c)(1); to the cation, transmitting final regulations for the and Human Services, transmitting a report Committee on the District of Columbia. Educational Opportunity Centers Program, on administrative and legislative actions to 2232. A letter from the Chairman, Council improve services for individuals with Alz­ pursuant to 20 U.S.C. 1232(d)(l); to the Com­ heimer's disease, pursuant to 42 U.S.C. 679; to of the District of Columbia, transmitting a mittee on Education and Labor. copy of D.C. Act 10-155, "St. Francis de Sales 2245. A letter from the Secretary of Edu­ the Committee on Energy and Commerce. Place Designation Act of 1993," pursuant to cation, transmitting final regulations for 2258. A letter from the Administrator, En­ D.C. Code, section 1- 233(c)(l); to the Commit­ State-Administered Workplace Literacy Pro­ vironmental Protection Agency, transmit­ tee on the District of Columbia. gram and National Workplace Literacy Pro­ ting a report entitled "Opportunities to Re­ 2233. A letter from the Chairman, Council gram, pursuant to 20 U.S.C. 1232(d)(1); to the duce Methane Emissions in the United of the District of Columbia, transmitting a Committee on Education and Labor. States"; to the Committee on Energy and copy of D.C. Act 10-156, "Closing of a Portion 2246. A letter from the Secretary of Edu­ Commerce. of Douglas Street, NE., S.O. 92-52, Act of cation, transmitting a notice of Final Fund­ 2259. A letter from the Administrator, En­ 1993," pursuant to D.C. Code, section 1- ing Priorities-Rehabilitation Research and vironmental Protection Agency, transmit­ 233(c)(1); to the Committee on the District of Training Centers, pursuant to 20 U.S.C. ting a report entitled "Options for Reducing Columbia. 1232(d)(1); to the Committee on Education Methane Emissions Internationally, Volume 2234. A letter from the Chairman, Council and Labor. II: International Opportunities for Reducing of the District of Columbia, transmitting a 2247. A letter from the Office of Legislative Methane Emissions"; to the Committee on copy of D.C. Act 10-158, "Patient Counseling Affairs, Department of Justice, transmitting Energy and Commerce. Temporary Amendment Act of 1993," pursu­ the annual report of the Office of Juvenile 2260. A letter from the Administrator, ant to D.C. Code, section 1-233(c)(1); to the Justice and Delinquency Prevention for fis­ Health Care Financing Administration, Committee on the District of Columbia. cal year 1992, pursuant to 42 U.S.C. 5617; to transmitting a report entitled "Rural Health 2235. A letter from the Chairman, Council the Committee on Education and Labor. Care Transition Grant Program," pursuant of the District of Columbia, transmitting a 2248. A letter from the Chairman, Board of to 42 U.S.C. 1395ww note; to the Committee copy of D.C. Act 10-159, "Modified Guaran­ Trustees, Harry S Truman Schol~rship on Energy and Commerce. teed Contracts Temporary Amendment Act Foundation, transmitting the Foundation's 2261. A letter from the Secretary of Health of 1993," pursuant to D.C. Code, section 1- annual report for 1993, pursuant to 20 U.S.C. and Human Services, transmitting a revised 233(c)(1); to the Committee on the District of 2012(b); to the Committee on Education and National Strategic Research Plan for Hear­ Columbia. Labor. ing and Hearing Impairment and Voice and 2236. A letter from the Chairman, Council 2249. A letter from the Secretary of Edu­ Voice Disorders, pursuant to Public Law 100- of the District of Columbia, transmitting a cation, transmitting the annual report under 553, section 2 (102 Stat. 2773); to the Commit­ copy of D.C. Act 10-160, "District of Colum­ the Federal Managers' Financial Integrity tee on Energy and Commerce. bia Solid Waste Management and Multi-Ma­ Act for fiscal year 1993, pursuant to 31 U.S.C. 2262. A letter from the Secretary of Health terial Recycling Act of 1988 Temporary 3512(c)(3); to the Committee on Education and Human Services, transmitting the 1992 Amendment Act of 1993," pursuant to D.C. and Labor. annual report on the National Institutes of Code, section 1-233(c)(1); to the Committee 2250. A letter from the Secretary of Edu­ Health [NIH) AIDS Research Loan Repay­ on the District of Columbia. cation, transmitting a copy of the report ment Program [LRPJ; to the Committee on 2237. A letter from the Chairman, Council "Summary of Chapter 2 Annual Reports Energy and Commerce. of the District of Columbia, transmitting a (1991-1992)"; to the Committee on Education 2263. A letter from the Administrator, copy of D.C. Act 10-157, "Comprehensive and Labor. Agency for International Development, Merit Personnel Act Temporary Panel of the 2251. A letter from the Secretary, Depart­ transmitting a report on development assist­ Office of Employee Appeals Temporary ment of Energy, transmitting a report on ance program allocations for fiscal year 1993, January 25, 1994 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD-HOUSE 123 pursuant to 22 U.S.C. 2413(a); to the Commit­ persons in Africa, pursuant to 22 U.S.C. 2287. A letter from the Assistant Secretary tee on Foreign Affairs. 2601(c)(3); to the Committee on Foreign Af­ of State for Legislative Affairs, transmitting 2264. A letter from the Director, Defense fairs. copies of the report of political contributions Security Assistance Agency, transmitting 2275. A letter from the Assistant Secretary by Jeanette W. Hyde, of North Carolina, to the Department of the Navy's proposed lease for Legislative Affairs, Department of State, be Ambassador to Barbados, the Common­ of defense articles to Australia (Transmittal transmitting the annual report on the extent weal th of Dominica, to St. Lucia, and to St. No. 5-94), pursuant to 22 U.S.C. 2796a(a); to to which significant progress has been made Vincent, and members of her family, pursu­ the Committee on Foreign Affairs. toward ending apartheid in South Africa, ant to 22 U.S.C. 3944(b)(2); to the Committee 2265. A letter from the Director, Defense pursuant to 22 U.S.C. 5091(b); to the Commit­ on Foreign Affairs. Security Assistance Agency, transmitting tee on Foreign Affairs. 2288. A letter from the Assistant Legal Ad­ the quarterly reports in accordance with sec­ 2276. A letter from the Assistant Secretary viser for Treaty Affairs, Department of tions 36(a) and 26(b) of the Arms Export Con­ for Legislative Affairs, Department of State, State; transmitting copies of international trol Act, the March 24, 1979 report by the transmitting notification of a proposed agreements, other than treaties. entered into Committee on Foreign Affairs, and the sev­ transfer of major defense equipment to by the United States, pursuant to 1 U.S.C. enth report by the Committee on Govern­ Greece (Transmittal No. DRSA-2-93), pursu­ 112b(a); to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. ment Operations for the fourth quarter of ant to 22 U.S.C. 2776(d); to the Committee on 2289. A letter from the Assistant Legal Ad­ fiscal year 1993, July 1, 1993-September 30, Foreign Affairs. viser for Treaty Affairs, Department of 1993, pursuant to 22 U.S.C. 2776(a); to the 2277. A letter from the Assistant Secretary State; transmitting copies of international Committee on Foreign Affairs. for Legislative Affairs, Department of State, agreements, other than treaties, entered into 2266. A letter from the Deputy Director, transmitting a copy of the Presidential De­ by the United States, pursuant to 1 U.S.C. Defense Security Assistance Agency, trans­ termination to set aside legal restrictions on 112b(a); to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. mitting the Department of the Navy's pro­ providing foreign assistance to Somalia, pur­ 2290. A letter from the Assistant Legal Ad­ posed lease of defense articles to Canada suant to 22 U.S.C. 2411; to the Committee on viser for Treaty Affairs. Department of (Transmittal No. 6--94), pursuant to 22 U.S.C. Foreign Affairs. State; transmitting copies of international 2796a(a); to the Committee on Foreign Af­ 2278. A letter from the Director, Defense agreements, other than treaties, entered into fairs. Security Assistance Agency, transmitting by the United States, pursuant to 1 U.S.C. 2267. A letter from the Director, Defense the fiscal year 1993 annual report on the op­ 112b(a); to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. Security Assistance Agency, transmitting eration of the Special Defense Acquisition 2291. A letter from the Assistant Legal Ad­ notification of the Department of the Army's Fund, pursuant to 22 U.S.C. 2795b(a); to the viser for Treaty Affairs. Department of proposed Letter(s) of Offer and Acceptance Committee on Foreign Affairs. State, transmitting copies of international [LOA] to Lebanon for defense articles and 2279. A letter from the Director, Defense agreements, other than treaties, entered into services (Transmittal No. 94-11), pursuant to Security Assistance Agency, transmitting by the United States, pursuant to 1 U.S.C. 22 U.S.C. 2776(b); to the Committee on For­ the price and availability report for the 112b(a); to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. eign Affairs. quarter ending December 31, 1993, pursuant 2292. A letter from the Assistant Legal Ad­ 2268. A letter from the Director, Defense to 22 U.S.C. 2768; to the Committee on For­ viser for Treaty Affairs, Department of Security Assistance Agency, transmitting eign Affairs. 2280. A letter from the Director, Office of State, transmitting copies of international notice of the Department of the Air Force's Legislative Affairs, Agency for International agreements, other than treaties, entered into proposed lease of defense articles to Switzer­ Development, transmitting a report on allo­ by the United States, pursuant to 1 U.S.C. land (Transmittal No. 7- 94) , pursuant to 22 112b(a); to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. U.S.C. 2796a(a); to the Committee on Foreign cations of foreign assistance for fiscal year 1994, pursuant to 22 U.S.C. 2413(a); to the 2293. A letter from the Assistant Secretary Affairs. Committee on Foreign Affairs. for Legislative Affairs, Department of State, 2269. A letter from the Assistant Secretary 2281. A communication from the President transmitting Memorandum of Justification for Legislative Affairs, Department of State, of the United States, transmitting the bi­ for a Presidential Determination to draw transmitting notification of a proposed li­ monthly report on progress toward a nego­ down DOD commodities and services to sup­ cense for the export of major defense equip­ tiated solution of the Cyprus problem, in­ port Egyptian participation in the United ment sold commercially to Taiwan (Trans­ cluding any relevant reports from the Sec­ Nations Operation in Somalia (UNOSOM II), mittal No. DTC-2-94), pursuant to 22 U.S.C. retary General of the United Nations, pursu­ pursuant to Public Law 101-513, section 547(a) 2776(c); to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. ant to 22 U.S.C. 2373(c); to the Committee on (104 Stat. 2019); to the Committee on Foreign 2270. A letter from the Assistant Secretary Foreign Affairs. Affairs. for Legislative Affairs, Department of State, 2282. A communication from the President 2294. A letter from the Assistant Secretary transmitting notification of a proposed li­ of the United States, transmitting notifica­ for Legislative Affairs, Department of State, cense for the export of major defense equip­ tion that the Libyan emergency is to con­ transmitting a listing of gifts by the U.S. ment sold commercially to Japan (Transmit­ tinue in effect beyond January 7, 1994, pursu­ Government to foreign individuals during tal No. DTC-1-94), pursuant to 22 U.S.C. ant to 50 U.S.C. 1622(d) (H. Doc. No. 103-191); fiscal year 1993, pursuant to 22 U.S.C. 2694(2); 2776(c); to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. to the Committee on Foreign Affairs and or­ to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. 2271. A letter from the Assistant Secretary dered to be printed. 2295. A letter from the Administrator, for Legislative Affairs, Department of State, 2283. A communication from the President Agency for International Development, transmitting the 41st report on voluntary of the United States transmitting a report transmitting the 1992 report to Congress on contributions by the United States to inter­ on the status of efforts to obtain Iraq's com­ the prevention and control of HIV/AIDS in national organizations, pursuant to 22 U.S.C. pliance with the resolutions adopted by the developing countries; to the Committee on 2226(b)(l); to the Committee on Foreign Af­ U.N. Security Council, pursuant to Public Foreign Affairs. fairs. Law 102-1, section 3 (105 Stat. 4) (H. Doc. No . 2296. A letter from the Assistant Secretary 2272. A letter from the Assistant Secretary 103-192); to the Committee on Foreign Affairs for Legislative Affairs, Department of State, for Legislative Affairs, Department of State, and ordered to be printed. transmitting the Administration's views transmitting notification of a proposed man­ 2284. A letter from the Acting Assistant concerning House Concurrent Resolution 170; ufacturing license for the production of a Administrator. U.S. Agency for Inter­ to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. military item in Australia (Transmittal No. national Development, transmitting the 1993 2297. A letter from the Assistant Secretary DTC-4-94), pursuant to 22 U.S.C. 2776(d); to annual report on the International Fund for for Legislative Affairs, Department of State, the Committee on Foreign Affairs. Ireland, pursuant to Public Law 99-415, sec­ transmitting a copy of Presidential Deter­ 2273. A letter from the Assistant Secretary tion 6 (100 Stat. 949); to the Committee on mination No. 94-9: Eligibility of the Czech for Legislative Affairs, Department of State, Foreign Affairs. Republic to Be Furnished Defense Articles transmitting the semiannual reports on vol­ 2285. A letter from the Secretary, Depart­ and Services Under the Foreign Assistance untary contributions by the United States to ment of Commerce, transmitting the Export Act and the Arms Control Act; to the Com­ international organizations for the period Administration's annual report for fiscal mittee on Foreign Affairs. October 1, 1992 to March 31, 1993, pursuant to year 1993, pursuant to 50 U.S.C. app. 2413; to 2298. A letter from the Assistant Secretary 22 U.S.C. 2226(b)(l); to the Committee on For­ the Committee on Foreign Affairs. for Legislative Affairs, Department of State, eign Affairs. 2286. A letter from the Assistant Secretary transmitting a copy of Presidential Deter­ 2274. A letter from the Assistant Secretary of State for Legislative Affairs, transmitting mination No. 94-10: Eligibility of the Slovak for Legislative Affairs, Department of State, copies of the report of political contributions Republic to Be Furnished Defense Articles transmitting a copy of Presidential Deter­ by Wesley W. Egan, Jr., of North Carolina. to and Services Under the Foreign Assistance mination No. 94-5, authorizing the furnishing be Ambassador to the Hashemite Kingdom of Act and the Arms Control Act; to the Com­ of assistance from the Emergency Refugee Jordan. and members of his family, pursuant mittee on Foreign Affairs. and Migration Assistance Fund for unex­ to 22 U.S.C. 3944(b)(2); to the Committee on 2299. A letter from the Executive Director, pected urgent needs of refugees and other Foreign Affairs. Japan-United States Friendship Commis- 124 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD-HOUSE January 25, 1994 sion, transmitting the Commission's annual or receipts, as the case may be, in each fiscal spector general and the Secretary's report on report for fiscal year 1993, pursuant to 22 year through fiscal year 1998 resulting from audit followup for the period ending Septem­ U.S.C. 2904(b); to the Committee on Foreign passage of H.R. 3616 and S. 994, pursuant to ber 30, 1993, pursuant to Public Law 95-452, Affairs. Public Law 101-508, section 13101(a) (104 Stat. section 5(b) (102 Stat. 2526); to the Commit­ 2300. A communication from the President 1388--582); to the Committee on Government tee on Government Operations. of the United States transmitting a report Operations. 2322. A letter from the Inspector General­ regarding the Loan Guarantees to Israel Pro­ 2311. A letter from the Director, Office of Labor, Department of Labor, transmitting gram, pursuant to 22 U.S.C. 2186, Public Law Management and Budget, transmitting OMB the semiannual report on the activities of 102-391, section 601; to the Committee on estimate of the amount of change in outlays the inspector general for the period ending Foreign Affairs. or receipts, as the case may be, in each fiscal September 30, 1993, pursuant to Public Law 2301. A communication from the President year through fiscal year 1998 resulting from 95-452, section 5(b) (102 Stat. 2526); to the of the United States transmitting his follow­ passage of H.R. 3450, pursuant to Public law Committee on Government Operations. up report on the United States peacekeeping 101-508, section 13101(a) (104 Stat. 1388-582); to 2323. A letter from the Secretary. Depart­ contingent in the former Yugoslav Republic the Committee on Government Operations. ment of Labor, transmitting the semiannual of Macedonia (H. Doc. No. 103-190); to the 2312. A letter from the Director, Office report on the activities of the inspector gen­ Committee on Foreign Affairs and ordered to Management and Budget, transmitting OMB eral for the period ending September 30, 1993, be printed. estimate of the amount of change in outlays pursuant to Public Law 95-452, section 5(b) 2302. A communication from the President or receipts, as the case may be, in each fiscal (102 Stat. 2526; to the Committee on Govern­ of the United States transmitting a report year through fiscal year 1998 resulting from ment Operations. on development since his last report con­ passage of H.R. 2840, H.R. 3000, H.R. 3216, S. 2324. A letter from the Secretary, Depart­ cerning the national emergency with respect 422, S. 714, S. 1777, H.R. 2150, S. 1507, and H.R. ment of Transporting, transmitting the to the Governments of Serbia and 2535, pursuant to Public Law 101-508, sec.tion semiannual report of the inspector general Montenegro, pursuant to 50 U.S.C. 1703(c) (H. 1310l(a) (104 Stat. 1388-582); to the Committee for the period April 1, 1993, through Septem­ Doc. No. 103-193); to the Committee on For­ on Government Operations. ber 30, 1993 and Management Report, pursu­ eign Affairs and ordered to be printed. 2313. A letter from the Secretary, Depart­ ant to Public Law 95-452, section 5(b) (102 2303. A letter from the Director, U.S. Infor­ ment of Agriculture, transmitting the semi­ Stat. 2526); to the Committee on Government mation Agency, transmitting the followup annual report of the inspector general for Operations. report on Diplomacy in the Information Age; the period April 1, 1993, through September 2325. A letter from the Secretary, Depart­ to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. 30, 1993, pursuant to Public Law 95-452, sec­ ment of the Treasury, transmitting the U.S. 2304. A letter from the Director, Office of tion 5(b) (102 Stat. 2526); to the Committee Government annual report for the fiscal year Management and Budget, transmitting OMB on Government Operations. 1993, pursuant to 31 U.S.C. 331(c); to the Com­ estimate of the amount of change in outlays 2314. A letter from the Secretary of Com­ mittee on Government Operations. or receipts, as the case may be, in each fiscal merce, transmitting the semiannual report 2326. A letter from the Comptroller Gen­ year through fiscal year 1998 resulting from on the activities of the inspector general for eral, General Accounting Office, transmit­ passage of H.R. 3167 and S. 1490, pursuant to the period ending September 30, 1993, pursu­ ting the list of all reports issued or released Public Law 101-508, section 130l(a) (104 Stat. ant to Public Law 95-452, section 5(b) (102 in October 1993, pursuant to 31 U.S.C. 719(h); 1388--582); to the Committee on Government Stat. 2526); to the Committee on Government to the Committee on Government Oper­ Operations. Operations. ations. 2305. A letter from the Director, Office of 2315. A letter from the Secretary, Depart­ 2327. A letter from the Comptroller Gen­ Management and Budget, transmitting OMB ment of Education, transmitting the semi­ eral, General Accounting Office, transmit­ estimate of the amount of change in outlays annual report of the inspector general from ting the list of all reports issued or released or receipts, as the case may be, in each fiscal the period April 1, 1993, through September in November 1993, pursuant to 31 U.S.C. year through fiscal year 1998 resulting from 30, 1993, pursuant to Public Law 95-452, sec­ 719(h); to the Committee on Government Op­ passage of H.R. 1308, pursuant to Public Law tion 5(b) (102 Stat. 2526); to the Committee erations. 101-508, section 130l(a) (104 Stat. 1388-582); to on Government Operations. 2328. A letter from the Comptroller Gen­ the Committee on Government Operations. 2316. A letter from the Secretary, Depart­ eral, General Accounting Office, transmit­ 2306. A letter from the Director, Office of ment of Education, transmitting the semi­ ting GAO compliance report, pursuant to Management and Budget, transmitting OMB annual report of the inspector general on Public Law 101-508, section 13101(a) (104 Stat. estimate of the amount of change in outlays audit followup for the period April 1, 1993, 1388-588); to the Committee on Government or receipts, as the case may be, in each fiscal through September 30, 1993, pursuant to Pub­ Operations. year through fiscal year 1998 resulting from lic Law 95-452, section 5(b) (102 Stat. 2526); to 2329. A letter from the Business Manager, passage of H.R. 1025, H.R. 2401 and H.R. 3341, the Committee on Government Operations. Norfolk Naval Shipyard Co-operative Asso­ pursuant to Public Law 101-508, section 2317. A letter from the Secretary of Edu­ ciation, transmitting the annual report of 130l(a) (104 Stat. 1388-582); to the Committee cation, transmitting a report concerning sur­ the Norfolk Naval Shipyard pension plan for on Government Operations. plus Federal real property disposed of to edu­ 1991, pursuant to 31 U.S.C. 9106(a); to the 2307. A letter from the Director, Office of cational institutions in fiscal year 1993, pur­ Committee on Government Operations. Management and Budget, transmitting OMB suant to 40 U.S.C. 484(o)(l), to the Committee 2330. A letter from the Acting Chairman, estimate of the amount of change in outlays on Government Operations. Administrative conference of the United or receipts, as the case may be, in each fiscal 2318. A letter from the Secretary of Heal th States, transmitting the annual report under year through fiscal year 1998 resulting from and Human Services, transmitting the semi­ the Federal Managers' Financial Integrity passage of H.R. 3255, pursuant to Public Law annual report of the inspector general for Act for fiscal year 1993, pursuant to 31 U.S.C. 101-508, section 1310l(a) (104 Stat. 1388-582); to the period April 1, 1993, through September 3512(c(3); to the Committee on Government the Committee on Government Operations. 30, 1993, and management report, pursuant to Operations. 2308. A letter from the Director, Office of Public Law 95-452, section 5(b) (102 Stat. 2515, 2331. A letter from the General Counsel, Management and Budget, transmitting OMB 2526); to the Committee on Government Op­ Administrative Conference of the United estimate of the amount of change in outlays erations. States, transmitting a report of activities or receipts, as the case may be, in each fiscal 2319. A letter from the Secretary of Health under the Freedom of Information Act for year through fiscal year 1998 resulting from and Human Services, transmitting a report calendar year 1993, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. passage of H.R. 898, H.R. 698, H.R. 3378, H.R. of surplus real property transferred or leased 552(d); to the Committee on Government Op­ 3471, and S. 433, pursuant to Public Law 101- for public health purposes in fiscal year 1993, erations. 508, section 1310l(a) (104 Stat. 1388--582); to the pursuant to 40 U.S.C. 484(0); to the Commit­ 2232. A letter from the President, Amtrak, Committee on Government Operations. tee on Government Operations. transmitting the semiannual report on the 2309. A letter from the Director, Office of 2320. A letter from the Inspector General­ a,ctivities of the inspector general for the pe­ Management and Budget, transmitting OMB HUD, Department of Housing and Urban De­ riod ending September 30, 1993, pursuant to estimate of the amount of change in outlays velopment, transmitting the inspector gen­ Public Law 95-452, section 5(b) (102 Stat. or receipts, as the case may be, in each fiscal eral's semiannual report and the Secretary's 2526); to the Committee on Government Op­ year through fiscal year 1998 resulting from semiannual report for the period April 1, erations. passage of H.R. 1425, H.R. 2330, H.R. 2632, and 1993, through September 30, 1993, pursuant to 2333. A letter from the Federal Co-Chair­ S. 412, pursuant to Public law 101-508, section Public Law 95-452, section 5(b) (102 Stat. 2515, man, Appalachian Regional Commission, 1310l(a) (104 Stat. 1388--582); to the Committee 2526); to the Committee on Government Op­ transmitting the annual report under the on Government Operations. erations. federal Managers' Financial Integrity Act 2310. A letter from the Director, Office of 2321. A letter from the Inspector General, for fiscal year 1993, pursuant to 31 U.S.C. Management and Budget, transmitting OMB Department of the Interior, transmitting a 3512(c)93); to the Committee on Government estimate of the amount of change in outlays report on the semiannual report of the in- Operations. January 25, 1994 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD-HOUSE 125 2334. A letter from the Federal Co-Chair­ 1993, pursuant to Public Law 95-452, section nual report under the Federal Managers' Fi­ man, Appalachian Regional Commission, 5(b) (102 Stat. 2526); to the Committee on nancial Integrity Act for fiscal year 1993, transmitting the semiannual report of the Government Operations. pursuant to 31 U.S.C. 3512(c)(3); to the Com­ Office of the Inspector General for the period 2346. A letter from the Manager, Com­ mittee on Government Operations. April 1, 1993 through September 30, 1993, pur­ pensation and Benefits, CoBank, transmit­ 2359. A letter from the Chairman, Federal suant to Public Law 95-452, section 5(b) (102 ting the annual report for the year ending Trade Commission, transmitting the semi­ Stat. 2526); to the Committee on Government December 31, 1992, pursuant to 31 U.S.C. annual report of the Office of the Inspector Operations. 9503(a)(l)(B); to the Committee on Govern­ General for the period April 1, 1993, through 2335. A letter from the Director, Armed ment Operations. September 30, 1993, pursuant to Public Law Forces Retirement Home, tr-ansmitting the 2347. A letter from the Chairman, Defense 95-452, section 5(b) (102 Stat. 2526); to the annual report under the Federal Managers' Nuclear Facilities Safety Board, transmit­ Committee on Government Operations. Financial Integrity Act for fiscal year 1993, ting the annual report under the Federal 2360. A letter from the Chairman, Federal pursuant to 31 U.S.C. 3512(c)(3); to the Com­ Managers' Financial Integrity Act for 1993, Trade Commission, transmitting the annual mittee on Government Operations. pursuant to 31 U.S.C. 3512(c)(3); to the Com­ report under the Federal Managers' Finan­ 2336. A letter from the Attorney General, mittee on Government Operations. cial Integrity Act for fiscal year 1993, pursu­ transmitting the annual report under the 2348. A letter from the Secretary, Depart­ ant to 31 U.S.C. 3512(c)(3); to the Committee Federal Managers' Financial Integrity Act ment of Defense, transmitting the semi­ on Government Operations. for fiscal year 1993, pursuant to 31 U.S.C. annual report of the inspector general for 2361. A letter from the Director, Office of 3512(c)(3); to the Committee on Government the period April 1, 1993, through September Financial Management, General Accounting Operations. 30, 1993, pursuant to Public Law 95-452, sec­ Office, transmitting the fiscal year 1993 an­ 2337. A letter from the Attorney General, tion 5(b) (96 Stat. 750 , 102 Stat. 2526); to the nual report of the Comptrollers General Re­ transmitting the semiannual report of the Committee on Government Operations. tirement System, pursuant to 31 U.S.C. inspector General for the period April 1, 1993 2349. A letter from the Acting Secretary, 9503(a)(l)(B); to the Committee on Govern­ through September 30, 1993 and the Manage­ Department of State, transmitting the an­ ment Operations. ment report for the same period, pursuant to nual report under the Federal Managers' Fi­ 2362. A letter from the Administrator, Gen­ Public Law 95-452, section 5(b) (102 Stat. 2515 , nancial Integrity Act for 1993, pursuant to 31 eral Services Administration, transmitting 2526); to the Committee on Government Op­ U.S.C. 3512(c)(3); to the Committee on Gov­ the semiannual report on the activities of erations. ernment Operations. the Department's inspector general for the 2338. A letter from Chairman, Board of 2350. A letter from the Secretary. Depart­ period April 1, 1993, through September 30, Governors of the Federal Reserve System, ment of Veterans Affairs, transmitting the 1993, pursuant to Public Law 95-452, section transmitting the semiannual report of the semiannual report of the inspector general 5(b) (102 Stat. 2526); to the Committee on Office of the inspector General for the period for the period April 1, 1993; through Septem­ Government Operations. April 1, 1993 through September 30, 1993, pur­ ber 30, 1993, and the Department's Manage­ 2363. A letter from the Administrator, Gen­ suant to Public Law 95-452, section 5(b) (102 ment Report on actions taken in response to eral Services Administration, transmitting Stat. 2526); to the Committee on Government audit recommendations, pursuant to Public the annual report under the Federal Man­ Operations. Law 95-452, section 5(b) (102 Stat. 2526, 2640); agers' Financial Integrity Act for fiscal year 2339. A letter from the Executive Director, to the Committee on Government Oper­ 1993, pursuant to 31 U.S.C. 3512(c)(3); to the Commission for the Preservation of Ameri­ ations. Committee on Government Operations. ca's Heritage Abroad, transmitting activities 2351. A letter from the Administrator, En­ 2364. A letter from the Administrator, Gen­ of the Commission, pursuant to 16 U.S.C. vironmental Protection Agency, transmit­ eral Services Administration, transmitting a 469j(h); to the Committee on Government Op­ ting the annual report under the Federal report covering the disposal of surplus Fed­ erations. Managers' Financial Integrity Act for 1993, eral real property for historic monument, 2340. A letter from the Chairman, pursuant to 31 U.S.C. 3512(c)(3); to the Com­ correctional facility, and airport purposes Consumer Product Safety Commission, mittee on Government Operations. for fiscal year 1993, pursuant to 40 U.S.C. transmitting a copy of the annual report in 2352. A letter from the Chairman, Equal 484(0); to the Committee on Government Op­ compliance with the Government in the Sun­ Employment Opportunity Commission, erations. shine Act during the calendar year 1992, pur­ transmitting the annual report under the 2365. A letter from the President, Inter­ suant to 5 U.S.C. 552b(j); to the Committee Federal Managers' Financial Integrity Act American Foundation, transmitting the an­ on Government Operations. for 1993, pursuant to 31 U.S.C. 3512(c)(3); to nual report under the Federal Managers' Fi­ 2341. A letter from the Chairman, the Committee on Government Operations. nancial Integrity Act for fiscal year 1993, Consumer Product Safety Commission, 2353. A letter from the Chairman, Farm pursuant to 31 U.S.C. 3512(c)(3); to the Com­ transmitting the semiannual report of the Credit Administration, transmitting the mittee on Government Operations. Office of the Inspector General for the period semiannual report on the activities of the in­ 2366. A letter from the Chairman, Inter­ April 1, 1993, through September 30, 1993, pur­ spector general for the period ending Sep­ state Commerce Commission, transmitting suant to Public Law 95-452, section 5(b) (102 tember 30, 1993, pursuant to Public Law 95- the annual report under the Federal Man­ Stat. 2526); to the Committee on Government 452, section 5(b) (102 Stat. 2526); to the Com­ agers' Financial Integrity Act for fiscal year Operations. mittee on Government Operations. 1993, pursuant to 31 U.S.C. 3512(c)(3); to the 2342. A letter from the Chairman, 2354. A letter from the Chairman, Farm Committee on Government Operations. Consumer Product Safety Commission, Credit Administration, transmitting the an­ 2367. A letter from the Executive Director, transmitting the annual report under the nual report under the Federal Managers' Fi­ Martin Luther King, Jr., Federal Holiday Federal Managers' Financial Integrity Act nancial Integrity Act for 1993, pursuant to 31 Commission, transmitting the annual report for fiscal year 1993, pursuant to 31 U.S.C. U.S.C. 3512(c)(3); to the Committee on Gov­ under the Federal Managers' Financial In­ 3512(c)(3); to the Committee on Government ernment Operations. tegrity Act for fiscal year 1993, pursuant to Operations. 2355. A letter from the Director, Federal 31 U.S.C. 3512(c)(3); to the Committee on 2343. A letter from the Acting Director, Emergency Management Agency, transmit­ Government Operations. Corporation for National and Community ting the annual report under the Federal 2368. A letter from the Administrator, Na­ Service, transmitting the semiannual report Managers' Financial Integrity at the 1993, tional Aeronautics and Space Administra­ of the Office of the Inspector General for the pursuant to 31 U.S.C. 3512(c)(3); to the Com­ tion, transmitting the semiannual report on period April 1, 1993, through September 30, mittee on Government Operations. the activities of the inspector general for the 1993, pursuant to Public Law 95-452, section 2356. A letter from the Chairman, Federal period ending September 30, 1993, pursuant to 5(b) (102 Stat. 2526); to the Committee on Housing Finance Board, transmitting the Public Law 95-452, section 5(b) (102 Stat. Government Operations. semiannaul report of the Office of the In­ 2526); to the Committee on Government Op­ 2344. A letter from the Acting Director, spector General for the period April 1, 1993, erations. Corporation for National and Community through September 30, 1993, pursuant to Pub­ 2369. A letter from the Administrator, Na­ Service, transmitting the annual report lic Law 95-452, section 5(b) (102 Stat. 2526); to tional Aeronautics and Space Administra­ under the Federal Managers' Financial In­ the Committee on Government Operations. tion, transmitting the annual report under tegrity Act for fiscal year 1993, pursuant to 2357. Chairman, Federal Labor Relations the Federal Managers' Financial Integrity 31 U.S.C. 3512(c)(3); to the Committee on Authority, transmitting the annual report Act for fiscal year 1993, pursuant to 31 U.S.C. Government Operations. under the Federal Managers' Financial In­ 3512(c)(3); to the Committee on Government 2345. A letter from the Chairman, Board of tegrity Act for fiscal year 1993, pursuant to Operations. Directors, Corporation for Public Broadcast­ 31 U.S.C. 3512(c)(3); to the Committee on 2370. A letter from the Acting Archivist of ing, transmitting the semiannual report of Government Operations. the United States, National Archives, trans­ the Office of the Inspector General for the 2358. A letter from the Chairman, Federal mitting the annual report under the Federal period April 1, 1993, through September 30, Maritime Commission, transmitting the an- Managers' Financial Integrity Act for fiscal 126 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD-HOUSE January 25, 1994 year 1993, pursuant to 31 U.S.C. 3512(c)(3); to 2383. A letter from the Administrator, Pan­ through September 30, 1993; pursuant to Pub­ the Committee on Government Operations. ama Canal Commission transmitting the an­ lic Law 95--452, section 5(b) (102 Stat. 2526); to 2371. A letter from the Chairman, National nual report under the Federal Managers' Fi­ the Committee on Government Operations. Credit Union Administration, transmitting nancial Integrity Act for fiscal year 1993, 2397. A letter from the Director, Selective the semiannual report of the Office of the In­ pursuant to 31 U.S.C. 3512(c)(3); to the Com­ Service System, transmitting the semi­ spector General for the period April 1, 1993, mittee on Government Operations. annual report of the Office of the Inspector through September 30, 1993, pursuant to Pub­ 2384. A letter from the Vice Chairman, General for the period April 1, 1993, through lic Law 95--452, section 5(b) (102 Stat. 2526); to Post Rate Commission, transmitting the September 30, 1993, pursuant to Public Law the Committee on Government Operations. semiannual report of the Office of the In­ 95--452, section 5(b) (102 Stat. 2526); to the 2372. A letter from the Chairman, National spector General for the period April 1, 1993, Committee on Government Operations. Credit Union Administration, transmitting through September 30, 1993, pursuant to Pub­ 2398. A letter from the Secretary, Smithso­ the annual report under the Federal Man­ lic Law 95--452, section 5(b) (102 Stat. 2526); to nian Institution, transmitting the semi­ agers' Financial Integrity Act for fiscal year the Committee on Government Operations. annual report on the activities of the inspec­ 1993, pursuant to 31 U.S.C. 3512(c)(3); to the 2385. A letter from the Vice Chairman, tor general for the period of April 1, 1993, to Committee on Government Operations. Postal Rate Commission, transmitting the September 30, 1993, pursuant to Public Law 2373. A letter from the Chairman, National annual report under the Federal Managers' 95--452, section 5(b) (102 Stat. 2526); to the Endowment for the Arts, transmitting the Financial Integrity Act for fiscal year 1993, Committee on Government Operations. semiannual report of the inspector general pursuant to 31 U.S.C. 3512(c)(3); to the Com­ 2399. A letter from the Secretary, the Com­ and the semiannual report on final action for mittee on Government Operations. mission of Fine Arts, transmitting the an­ the National Endowment for the Arts for the 2386. A letter from the Secretary of En­ nual report under the Federal Managers' Fi­ period ending September 30, 1993, pursuant to ergy, transmitting the annual report under nancial Integrity Act for fiscal year 1993, Public Law 95--452, section 5(b) (102 Stat. the Federal Managers' Financial Integrity pursuant to 31 U.S.C. 3512(c)(3); to the Com­ 2526); to the Committee on Government Op­ Act for fiscal year 1993, pursuant to 31 U.S.C. mittee on Government Operations. erations. 3512(c)(3); to the Committee on Government 2400. A letter from the Thrift Depositor 2374. A letter from the Chairman, National Operations. Protection Oversight Board, transmitting Endowment for the Arts, transmitting the 2387. A letter from the Secretary of the In­ the semiannual report on the activities of annual report under the Federal Managers' terior, transmitting the annual report under the inspector general for the period ending Financial Integrity Act for fiscal year 1993, the Federal Managers' Financial Integrity September 30, 1993, pursuant to Public Law pursuant to 31 U.S.C. 3512(c)(3); to the Com­ Act for fiscal year 1993, pursuant to 31 U.S.C. 95--452, section 5(b) (102 Stat. 2526); to the mittee on Government Operations. 3512(c)(3); to the Committee on Government Committee on Government Operations. 2375. A letter from the Chairman, National Operations. 2401. A letter from the Director, U.S. Arms Endowment for the Humanities, transmit­ 2388. A letter from the Secretary of the Control and Disarmament Agency, transmit­ ting the annual report under the Federal Treasury, transmitting the annual report ting the annual report under the Federal Managers' Financial Integrity Act for fiscal under the Federal Managers' Financial In­ Managers' Financial Integrity Act for fiscal year 1993, pursuant to 31 U.S.C. 3512(c)(3); to tegrity Act for fiscal year 1993, pursuant to year 1993, pursuant to 31 U.S.C. 3512(c)(3); to the Committee on Government Operations. the Committee on Government Operations. 2376. A letter from the Director, National 31 U.S.C. 3512(c)(3); to the Committee on 2402. A letter from the Acting Staff Direc­ Gallery of Art, transmitting the annual re­ Government Operations. tor, U.S. Commission on Civil Rights, trans­ port under the Federal Managers' Financial 2389. A letter from the Secretary of the mitting the annual report under the Federal Integrity Act for fiscal year 1993, pursuant to Treasury, transmitting the semiannual re­ Managers' Financial Integrity Act for fiscal 31 U.S.C. 3512(c)(3); to the Committee on port of activities of the inspector general for year 1993, pursuant to 31 U.S.C. 3512(c)(3); to Government Operations. the period April 1, 1993, through September the Committee on Government Operations. 2377. A letter from the Inspector General, 30, 1993, pursuant to Public Law 95--452, sec­ 2403. A letter from the Acting Staff Direc­ National Labor Relations Board, transmit­ tion 5(b) (102 Stat. 2515, 2526); to the Commit­ tor, U.S. Commission on Civil Rights, trans­ ting the semiannual report of the Office of tee on Government Operations. mitting the semiannual report of the Office the Inspector General for the period April 1, ~390. A letter from the Secretary of Agri­ of the Inspector General for the period April 1993, through September 30, 1993, pursuant to t;Ul ture, transmitting the department's man­ 1, 1993, through September 30, 1993, pursuant Public Law 95--452, section 5(b) (102 Stat. agement report for fiscal year 1993, pursuant to Public Law 95--452, section 5(b) (102 Stat. 2526); to the Committee on Government Op­ to Public Law 101-576, section 306(a) (104 2526); to the Committee on Government Op­ erations. Stat. 2854); to the Committee on Government erations. 2378. A letter from the Chairman, National Operations. 2404. A letter from the Chief Staff Counsel, Mediation Board, transmitting the annual 2391. A letter from the Secretary of Com­ U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit, report under the Federal Managers' Finan­ merce, transmitting the annual report under transmitting a copy of the Court's opinion cial Integrity Act for fiscal year 1993, pursu­ the Federal Managers' Financial Integrity on case No. 92-5076-U.S. Postal Service v. ant to 31 U.S.C. 3512(c)(3); to the Committee Act for fiscal year 1993, pursuant to 31 U.S.C. Nat'l Association of Letter Carriers; to the on Government Operations. 3512(c)(3); to the Committee on Government Committee on Government Operations. 2379. A letter from the Chairman, National Operations. 2405. A letter from the Chairman, U.S. Em­ Science Board, transmitting the semiannual 2392. A letter from the Secretary of Health ployment Opportunity Commission, trans­ report on activities of the inspector general and Human Services, transmitting the an­ mitting the semiannual report on the activi­ for the period ending September 30, 1993, pur­ nual report under the Federal Managers' Fi­ ties of the Inspector General for the period suant to Public Law 95--452, section 5(b) (102 nancial Integrity Act for fiscal year 1993, ending September 30, 1993, pursuant to Pub­ Stat. 2526); to the Committee on Government pursuant to 31 U.S.C. 3512(c)(3); to the Com­ lic Law 95--452, section 5(b) (102 Stat. 2526); to Operations. mittee on Government Operations. the Committee on Government Operations. 2380. A letter from the Ninth Farm Credit 2393. A letter from the Secretary of Labor, 2406. A letter from the Office of the Public District Trust Committee, transmitting the transmitting the annual report under the Printer, U.S. Government Printing Office, Ninth Farm Credit District pension plan re­ Federal Managers' Financial Integrity Act transmitting the semiannual report of the port for 1992, pursuant to 31 U.S.C. for fiscal year 1993, pursuant to 31 U.S.C. Office of the Inspector General for the period 9503(a)(l)(B); to the Committee on Govern­ 3512(c)(3); to the Committee on Government April 1, 1993, through September 30, 1993, pur­ ment Operations. Operations. suant to Public Law 95--452, section 5(b) (102 2381. A letter from the Inspector General, 2394. A letter from the Secretary of Trans­ Stat. 2526); to the Committee on Government Office of Personnel Management; transmit­ portation, transmitting the annual report Operations. ting the semiannual report of the inspector under the Federal Managers' Financial In­ 2407. A letter from the Inspector General, general for the period of April 1, 1993, tegrity Act for 1993, pursuant to 31 U.S.C. U.S. Information Agency, transmitting the through September 30, 1993, pursuant to Pub­ 3512(c)(3); to the Committee on Government semiannual report of the Inspector General's lic Law 95--452, section 5(b) (102 Stat. 2515, Operations. activities for the period April 1, 1993, 2526); to the Committee on Government Op­ 2395. A letter from the Secretary of Veter­ through September 30, 1993, pursuant to Pub­ erations. ans Affairs, transmitting the annual report lic Law 99-399, section 412(a); to the Commit­ 2382. A letter from the Director, Office of under the Federal Managers' Financial In­ tee on Government Operations. Personnel Management; transmitting the tegrity Act for fiscal year 1993, pursuant to 2408. A letter from the Administrator, U.S. semiannual report of the inspector general 31 U.S.C. 3512(c)(3); to the Committee on Agency for International Development, for the period of April 1, 1993, through Sep­ Government Operations. transmitting the semiannual report of the tember 30, 1993, and management response 2396. A letter from the Chairman, Securi­ Inspector General's activities for the period for the same period pursuant to Public Law ties and Exchange Commission, transmitting April 1, 1993, through September 30, 1993, pur­ 95--452, section 5(b) (102 Stat. 2515, 2526); to the semiannual report of the Office of the In­ suant to Public Law 99-399, section 412(a); to the Committee on Government Operations. spector General for the period April 1, 1993, the Committee on Government Operations. January 25, 1994 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD-HOUSE 127 2409. A letter from the Director, U.S. Infor­ report on proposed refunds of excess royalty gether with the auditor's opm1on, pursuant mation Agency, transmitting the annual re­ payments in OCS areas, pursuant to 43 U.S.C. to 36 U.S.C. 1101(47), 1103; to the Committee port under the Federal Managers' Financial 1339(b); to the Committee on Natural Re­ on the Judiciary. Integrity Act for fiscal year 1993, pursuant to sources. 2435. A communication from the President 31 U.S.C. 3512(c)(3); to the Committee on 2422. A letter from the Deputy Associate of the United States, transmitting his report Government Operations. Director for Collection and Disbursement, on the implementation of locality based 2410. A letter from the Chairman, U.S. Department of the Interior, transmitting no­ comparability payments for general schedule International Trade Commission, transmit­ tice of proposed refunds of excess royalty employees for calendar year 1994, pursuant ting the annual report under the Federal payments in OCS areas, pursuant to 43 U.S.C. to 5 U.S.C. 5304(d)(3); to the Committee on Managers' Financial Integrity Act for fiscal 1339(b); to the Committee on Natural Re­ Post Office and Civil Service. year 1993, pursuant to 31 U.S.C. 3512(c)(3); to sources. 2436. A letter from the Director of the Of­ the Committee on Government Operations. 2423. A letter from the Deputy Associate fice of Administration, the White House, 2411. A letter from the Deputy Director for Director for Collection and Disbursement, transmitting the White House personnel re­ Administration and Support, U.S. Marine Department of the Interior, transmitting no­ port for the fiscal year 1993, pursuant to 3 Corps, transmitting the annual report of the tice of proposed refunds of excess royalty U.S.C. 113; to the Committee on Post Office retirement plan for civilian employees of the payments in OCS areas, pursuant to 43 U.S.C. and Civil Service. U.S. Marine Corps morale, welfare and recre­ 1339(b); to the Committee on Natural Re­ 2437. A letter from the Chairman, Merit ation activities, the morale, welfare and sources. Systems Protection Board, transmitting a recreation support activity, and miscellane­ 2424. A letter from the Secretary, Depart­ report entitled "Evolving Workforce Demo­ ous nonappropriated fund, pursuant to 31 ment of the Interior, transmitting a report graphics: Federal Agency Action and Reac­ U.S.C. 9503(a)(l)(B); to the Committee on on leasing and production of coal lands under tion," pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 1205(a)(3); to the Government Operations. the Mineral Lands Leasing Act, and Attor­ Committee on Post Office and Civil Service. 2412. A letter from the Chairman, U.S. ney General's report on competition in the 2438. A letter from the President's Pay Merit Systems Protection Board, transmit­ coal and energy industries during fiscal year Agent, transmitting notification to extend ting the annual report under the Federal 1992, pursuant to 30 U.S.C. 208-2; to the Com­ locality based comparability payments to Managers' Financial Integrity Act for fiscal mittee on Natural Resources. certain categories of positions that exist in year 1993, pursuant to 31 U.S.C. 3512(c)(3); to 2425. A letter from the Deputy Associate more than one executive agency; to the Com­ the Committee on Government Operations. Director for Collection and Disbursement, mittee on Post Office and Civil Service. 2413. A letter from the Acting Chairman, Department of the Interior, transmitting no­ 2439. A letter from the Secretary, Depart­ U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, trans­ tice of proposed refunds of excess royalty ment of Transportation, transmitting a re­ mitting the annual report under the Federal payments in OCS areas, pursuant to 43 U.S.C. port on the feasibility of an international Managers' Financial Integrity Act for fiscal 1339(b); to the Committee on Natural Re­ border highway infrastructure discretionary year 1993, pursuant to 31 U.S.C. 3512(c)(3); to sources. program, pursuant to Public Law 102-240, the Committee on Government Operations. 2426. A letter from the Assistant Secretary section 1089(b) (105 Stat. 2023); to the Com­ 2414 . A letter from the Chairman, U.S. Nu­ for Water and Science, Department of the In­ mittee on Public Works and Transportation. clear Waste Technical Review Board, trans­ terior, transmitting the "High Plains States 2440. A letter from the Secretary, Depart­ mitting the annual report under the Federal Groundwater Demonstration Program 1993 ment of Transportation, transmitting a re­ Managers' Financial Integrity Act for fiscal Interim Report," pursuant to 43 U.S.C. 390g- port on the results of the highway functional year 1993, pursuant to 31 U.S.C. 3512(c)(3); to 2(c)(2); to the Committee on Natural Re­ reclassification, pursuant to Public Law 102- the Committee on Government Operations. sources. 240, section 5004(b) (105 Stat. 2160); to the 2415. A letter from the Chairman, U.S. Se­ 2427. A letter from the Secretary of the In­ Committee on Public Works and Transpor­ curities and Exchange Commission, trans­ terior, transmitting a proposed plan for the tation. mitting the annual report under the Federal use and distribution of the Gila River Indian 2441. A letter from the Deputy Adminis­ Managers' Financial Integrity Act for fiscal Community's [Community] judgment funds trator, General Services Administration, year 1993, pursuant to 31 U.S.C. 3512(c)(3); to in Docket 236-N, before the U.S. Claims transmitting an informational copy of the the Committee on Government Operations. Court; to the Committee on Natural Re­ report of building project survey for Bur­ 2416. A letter from the Director, U.S. Trade sources. lington, IA, pursuant to 40 U.S.C. 606(a); to and Development Agency, transmitting the 2428. A letter from the Director, Adminis­ the Committee on Public Works and Trans­ annual report under the Federal Managers' trative Office of the U.S. Courts, transmit­ portation. Financial Integrity Act for fiscal year 1993, ting a draft of proposed legislation to pro­ 2442. A letter from the Deputy Adminis­ pursuant to 31 U.S.C. 3512(c)(3); to the Com­ vide for the appointment of additional U.S. trator, General Services Administration, mittee on Government Operations. circuit and district judges, and for other pur­ transmitting informational copies of reports 2417. A letter from the Chairman, Federal poses; to the Committee on the Judiciary. of building project survey for Greeneville, Election Commission, transmitting reports 2429. A letter from the National Com­ TN, Jacksonville, FL, and Brownsville, TX. regarding the receipt and use of Federal mander, American Ex-Prisoners of War, pursuant to 40 U.S.C. 606(a); to the Commit­ funds by candidates who accepted public fi­ transmitting the 1993 audit report as of Au­ tee on Public Works and Transportation. nancing for the 1988 Presidential primary gust 31, 1993, pursuant to 36 U.S.C. 2111; to 2443. A letter from the Secretary, Depart­ and general election, pursuant to 26 U.S.C. the Committee on the Judiciary. ment of Energy, transmitting a report enti­ 9039(c); to the Committee on House Adminis­ 2430. A letter from the Chief Staff Counsel, tled, Hybrid Vehicle Program Plan, pursuant tration. District of Columbia Circuit, transmitting to 15 U.S.C. 2513; to the Committee on 2418. A letter from the Chairman, Federal two opinions of the U.S. Court of Appeals for Science, Space, and Technology. Election Commission, transmitting proposed the D.C. Circuit; to the Committee on the 2444. A letter from the Secretary of Veter­ new FEC Form 6 entitled "48 Hour Notice of Judiciary. ans Affairs, transmitting the Department's Contributions/Loans Received," pursuant to 2431. A letter from the Director, Federal chief minority affairs officer report, pursu­ 2 U.S.C. 438(d); to the Committee on House Judicial Center. transmitting a report enti­ ant to Public Law 102-218, section l(a) (105 Administration. tled "Structural and Other Alternatives for Stat. 1671); to the Committee on Veterans' 2419. A letter from the Clerk of the House the Federal Courts of Appeals," pursuant to Affairs. of Representatives, transmitting list of re­ Public Law 101-650, section 302(c) (104 Stat. 2445. A communication from the President ports pursuant to clause 2, rule III of the 5104); to the Committee on the Judiciary. of the United States, transmitting notifica­ Rules of the House of Representatives, pur­ 2432. A letter from the Chief Staff Counsel, tion of intent to enter into the trade agree­ suant to Rule III, clause 2, of the Rules of U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit, ments resulting from the Uruguay round of the House. (H. Doc. No. 103-186); to the Com­ transmitting a copy of the court's opinions multilateral trade negotiations under the mittee on House Administration and ordered on case No. 92-5085-Nat'l Treasury Employ­ auspices of the General Agreement of Tariffs to be printed. ees Union v. United States; to the Commit­ and Trade, pursuant to 19 U.S.C. 2112(e)(l) (H. 2420. A letter from the Assistant Secretary tee on the Judiciary. Doc. No. 103-195); to the Committee on Ways for Indian Affairs, Department of the Inte­ 2433. A letter from the Clerk, U.S. Court of and Means and ordered to be printed. rior, transmitting the fiscal year 1992 report Federal Claims, transmitting the court's re­ 2446. A communication from the President on the implementation of the Indian Self-De­ port for the year ended September 30, 1993, of the United States, transmitting notice of termination and Education Assistance Act, pursuant to 28 U.S.C. 791(c); to the Commit­ his intention to add Kyrgyzstan to the list of pursuant to 25 U.S.C. 450j-l(c); to the Com­ tee on the Judiciary. beneficiary developing countries under the mittee on Natural Resources. 2434. A letter from the Adjutant General, Generalized System of Preferences [GSP]. 2421. A letter from the Deputy Associate Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United pursuant to 19 U.S.C. 2462(a); to the Commit­ Director for Collection and Disbursement, States; transmitting the financial audit for tee on Ways and Means and ordered to be Department of the Interior, transmitting a the fiscal year ended August 31 , 1993, to- printed.

7~59 0-97 Vol. 140 (Pt. I) 5 128 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD-HOUSE January 25, 1994 2447. A letter from the Secretary of Health gress), as continued in effect through Decem­ games and to the basketball games among and Human Services, transmitting the 17th ber 31, 1993, by section 317 of Public Law 102- the last four teams in the National Colle­ annual report on the Child Support Enforce­ 392; referred to the Committees on Rules, giate Athletic Association's division I cham­ ment Program, pursuant to 42 U.S.C. House Administration. Government Oper­ pionship basketball tournaments; to the 652(a)(10); to the Committee on Ways and ations, Education and Labor, and the Judici­ Committee on Public Works and Transpor­ Means. ary, and ordered to be printed. tation. 2448. A communication from the President By Mr. LAZIO (for himself, Mr. KING, of the United States, transmitting a report Mr. LEVY, Mr. BOEHLERT, Mr. LEWIS regarding the implementation of the North REPORTED BILLS SEQUENTIALLY of California, Mr. PETRI, Mr. DORNAN, American Free-Trade Agreement (H. Doc. REFERRED Mr. BILBRAY, Mr. ZIMMER, Mr. WALK­ No. 103-194); to the Committee on Ways and ER, Mr. MCHUGH, Mr. ARMEY, Mr. Means and ordered to be printed. Under clause 5 of rule X, bills and re­ GINGRICH, Mr. CANADY, Mr. SHAW, Ms. 2449. A letter from the Deputy Under Sec­ ports were delivered to the Clerk for DUNN, Mr. ALLARD, Mr. DELAY, Mr. retary of Defense (Environmental Security), printing, and bills referred as follows: HORN, Mrs. FOWLER, Mr. DUNCAN, and Department of Defense; transmitting a sta­ H.R. 3221. The Committee of the Whole Mr. GEKAS): tus report on the DOD Environmental Schol­ House on the State of the Union discharged H.R. 3727. A bill to require the Secretary of arships and Fellowships Program for fiscal and referred to the Committee on the Judici­ Health and Human Services to conduct a year 1993, pursuant to Public Law 102-484, ary for a period ending not later than Feb­ study of, and report to the Congress on, the section 44510) (106 Stat. 2737; jointly, to the ruary 28, 1994, for consideration of such pro­ feasibility of using biometric devices to ver­ Committees on Armed Services and Edu­ visions of the bill and amendment as fall ify the identity of persons applying for or re­ cation and Labor. within the jurisdiction of that committee ceiving aid to families with dependent chil­ 2450. A letter from the Secretary, Depart­ pursuant to clause 1(1), rule X. dren in order to reduce fraud in the welfare ment of Energy; transmitting a copy of the program; to the Committee on Ways and report on environmental restoration expend­ Means. itures for fiscal years 1991 and 1992, pursuant PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS By Ms. NORTON (for herself. Mr. DEL­ to Public Law 101-510, section 3134 (104 Stat. Under clause 5 of rule X and clause 4 LUMS, Mr. JEFFERSON, Mr. LEWIS of 1833; jointly, to the Committees on Armed Georgia, and Mr. McDERMOTT): Services and Energy and Commerce. of rule XXII, public bills and resolu­ H.R. 3728. A bill to eliminate the unfunded 2451. A letter from the General Counsel, tions were introduced and severally re­ liability of the teachers', :iirefighters', police Department of Defense, transmitting a re­ ferred as follows: officers', and judges' pension funds of the quest relative to a correction in H.R. 3400, By Mr. ANDREWS of Texas: District of Columbia by increasing and ex­ 103d Congress; jointly, to the Committees on H.R. 3721. A bill to provide grants to the tending the contributions of the Federal Government Operations and House Adminis­ Bureau of Justice Assistance to expand the Government to such funds, increasing em­ tration. capacity of correctional facilities in the ployee contributions to such funds, and es­ 2452. A letter from the Chairman, Federal States, increase programs for major offend­ tablishing a single annual cost-of-living ad­ Election Commission, transmitting the Com­ ers and parolees, and for other purposes; justment for annuities paid from such funds, mission's fiscal year 1995 budget request, jointly, to the Committees on the Judiciary, and for other purposes; to the Committee on pursuant to 2 U.S.C. 437d(d)(i); jointly, to the Ways and Means, Foreign Affairs, Public tile District of Columbia. Committees on House Administration and Works and Transportation, Armed Services, By Mrs. ROUKEMA: Appropriations. Agriculture, Science, Space, and Tech­ H.R. 3729. A bill to eliminate automatic 2453. A letter from the Administrator, Fed­ nology, Government Operations, Energy and pay adjustments for Members of Congress; eral Aviation Administration·, transmitting Commerce, Natural Resources, House Ad­ jointly, to the Committee on Post Office and the report of progress on developing and cer­ ministration, Rules, Banking, Finance and Civil Service and House Administration. tifying the Traffic Alert and Collision A void­ Urban Affairs, Veterans' Affairs, Education By Mr. SA WYER: ance System [TCAS], pursuant to Public and Labor, and Post Office and Civil Service. H.R. 3730. A bill to establish a professional Law 100-223, section 203(b) (101 Stat. 1518); By Mr. BARLOW (for himself and Mr. development program; to the Committee on jointly, to the Committees on Public Works BAESLER): Education and Labor. and Transportation and Science, Space, and H.R. 3722. A bill to amend the Internal Rev­ By Ms. BROWN of Florida: Technology. enue Code of 1986 to provide for the tax-free H.R. 3731. A bill to amend title 10, United 2454. A letter from the Chairman, National treatment of certain education savings ac­ States Code, to repeal the requirement that Transportation Safety Board, transmitting a counts, and for other purposes; to the Com­ amounts paid to a member of the Armed copy of the National Transportation Safety mittee on Ways and Means. Forces under the Special Separation Benefits Board's letter to OMB appealing the fiscal By Mr. BOEHLERT: Program of the Department of Defense be year 1993 allowance of $37,125,000 for the H.R. 3723. A bill to provide that the excep­ offset from amounts subsequently paid to Board, pursuant to 49 U.S.C. app. 1903(b)(7); tion from the limitation on the accumula­ that member by the Department of Veterans jointly, to the Committees on Public Works tion of annual leave which currently applies Affairs as disability compensation; to the and Transportation and Energy and Com­ to Federal employees affected by the closure Committee on Armed Services. merce. of a military installation be extended to By Mr. LAROCCO: 2455. A letter from the Director, Office of those affected by a realignment with respect H.R. 3732. A bill to designate certain lands Management and Budget, transmitting the to any such installation as well; to the Com­ in the State of Idaho as wilderness, and for report on accounts containing unvouchered mittee on Post Office and Civil Service. other purposes; jointly, to the Committees expenditures potentially subject to audit by By Mrs. KENNELLY: on Natural Resources and Agriculture. GAO, pursuant to 31 U.S.C. 3524(b); jointly, H.R. 3724. A bill to designate the U.S. By Mr. LEVY (for himself, Mr. QUINN, to the Committees on Appropriations, the courthouse located in Bridgeport, CT, as the Mr. KING, Mr. LAZIO, Mr. MACHTLEY, Budget, and Government Operations. "Brien McMahon Federal Building"; to the Mr. BILIRAKIS, Mr. SOLOMON, Mr. Committee on Public Works and Transpor­ MCCOLLUM, Mr. GILMAN, Ms. KAPTUR, tation. and Mr. TORKILDSEN): REPORTS OF COMMITTEES ON By Mr. KING: H.R. 3733. A bill to amend title 18, United PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS H.R. 3725. A bill to reduce the amounts ap­ States Code, to prohibit the interstate trans­ propriated to the Department of Education portation of a firearm with the intent to Under clause 2 of rule XIII, reports of to increase grants to State and local edu­ commit a violent crime, and to impose the committees were delivered to the Clerk cational agencies and to reduce the Federal death penalty for a violation that results in for printing and reference to the proper budget deficit; to the Committee on Edu­ death; to the Committee on the Judiciary. calendar, as follows: cation and Labor. By Mr. HUGHES (for himself and Mr. By Mr. KLUG (for himself, Mr. PETRI, REGULA): [The following report was filed on December 17, Mr. BARRETT of Wisconsin, Mr. BARCA H.J. Res. 304. Joint resolution designating 1993) of Wisconsin, Mr. ROTH, Mr. KLECZKA, May 1994 as "Older Americans Month"; to Mr. HAMILTON: Joint Committee on the and Mr. GUNDERSON): the Committee on Post Office and Civil Serv'- Organization of Congress. Final Report of H.R. 3726. A bill to require the Secretary of ice. the House Members of the Joint Committee Transportation to amend the existing regu­ By Mr. FRANK of Massachusetts: on the Organization of Congress pursuant to lations applicable to charter flights to the H.J. Res. 305. Joint resolution designating House Concurrent Resolution 192, 102d Con­ Super Bowl to apply the requirements of April 28, 1994, as "Exercise Tiger Day"; to gress (Rept. 103-413). Pursuant to section 4 of such regulations to charter flights to inter­ the Committee on Post Office and Civil Serv­ House Concurrent Resolution 192 (102d Con- collegiate football games designated as bowl ice. January 25, 1994 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD-HOUSE 129 By Mr. ROTH: sylvania, relative to memorializing the Kansas. Mr. MORAN, Mr. OWENS, and Mr. H.J. Res. 306. Joint resolution to designate President and Congress to maintain or in­ BOUCHER. the month of May 1994 as "National Foster crease funding for the Low-Income Home En­ H.R. 476: Mr. SANDERS and Mr. WILLIAMS. Care Month"; to the Committee on Post Of­ ergy Assistance Program; to the Committee R .R. 508: Mr. KIM. fice and Civil Service. on Energy and Commerce. R .R. 562: Mrs. VUCANOVICH. By Mr. GEPHARDT: 275. Also, memorial of the General Assem­ H.R. 563: Mr. ENGEL and Mrs. VUCANOVICH. H. Con. Res. 197. Concurrent resolution bly of the State of California, relative to un­ H.R. 633: Mr. SANGMEISTER. providing for a joint session of Congress to funded Federal mandates; to the Committee H.R. 643: Mrs. MALONEY, Ms. MARGOLIES- receive a message from the President on the on Government Operations. MEZVINSKY, and Mr. WHEAT. State of the Union; considered and agreed to. 276. Also, memorial of the Legislature of H.R. 649: Mr. LEWIS of Georgia. H. Con Res. 198. Concurrent resolution pro­ the State of Nebraska, relative to Federal H.R. 656: Mr. FOGLIETTA. viding for an adjournment of the House from mandates; to the Committee on Government H.R. 688: Mr. CALVERT. Wednesday, January 26 , 1994, to Tuesday, Operations. H.R. 702: Mr. ARCHER, Mr. CRAPO, Mr. KAN- February 1, 1994; considered and agreed to. 277. Also, memorial of the General Assem­ JORSKI, and Mr. BACHUS of Alabama. By Mr. TALENT: bly of the State of Indiana, relative to me­ H.R. 703: Mr. GRANDY . H. Con. Res. 199. Concurrent resolution ex­ morializing Thomas P. O'Neill Jr .. former H.R. 723: Mr. TAYLOR of North Carolina. pressing the sense of the Congress that a Speaker of the House of Representatives; to H.R. 739: Mr. JOHNSON of South Dakota, postage stamp should be issued to honor the the Committee on House Administration. Mr. PAXON, and Mr. BACHUS of Alabama. lOOth anniversary of the Jewish War Veter­ 278. Also, memorial of the General Assem­ H.R. 743: Mrs. MALONEY and Mr. HOYER. ans of the United States of America; to the bly of the State of California, relative to the H.R. 746: Mr. SYNAR, Mr. MCCOLLUM, Mr. Committee on Post Office and Civil Service. Juaneno Band of Mission Indians, SHAYS, Mr. DELLUMS, Mr. SMITH of New Jer­ By Mr. GEPHARDT: Acjachemen Nation; to the Committee on sey, and Mr. SARPALIUS. H. Res. 325. Resolution providing for a Natural Resources. R.R. 769: Mr. MANTON and Mr. FILNER. committee to notify the President of the as­ 279. Also, memorial of the General Assem­ R .R. 784: Mr. CAMP and Mr. GILMAN. sembly of the Congress; considered and bly of the State of California, relative to the R.R. 790: Mr. WHEAT. H.R. 814: Mr. PALLONE, Mr. BROWN of Ohio, agreed to. Equal Rights Amendment; to the Committee By Mr. WHITTEN: on the Judiciary. and Ms. MARGOLIES-MEZVINSKY. R.R. 818: Mr. WATT and Mr. SANDERS. H. Res. 326. Resolution to inform the Sen­ 280. Also, memorial of the House of Rep­ ate that a quorum of the House has assem­ R.R. 857: Mr. BARTLETT of Maryland and resentatives of the Commonwealth of Massa­ Mr. HOYER. bled; considered and agreed to. chusetts, relative to desecration of the flag By Mr. MOAKLEY: R .R. 867: Mr. STUMP. of the United States; to the Committee on H.R. 883: Mr. HERGER. H. Res. 327. Resolution providing for the the Judiciary. hour of meeting of the House; considered and H.R. 911: Mr. ENGEL, Mr. CASTLE, Mr. 281. Also, memorial of the General Assem­ FILNER, and Mr. KLECZKA . agreed to. bly of the State of California, relative to H. Res. 328. Resolution expressing the con­ H.R. 961 : Mr. KREIDLER, Ms. MARGOLIES­ solid waste; to the Committee on Ways and MEZVINSKY, Mr. WALSH , and Mr. WHEAT. dolences of the House on the death of Rep­ Means. resentative Thomas P. " Tip" O'Neill, Jr.; H.R. 972: Mr. FILNER. 282. Also, memorial of the General Assem­ considered and agreed to. R.R. 979: Mr. LEWIS of Florida and Mr. bly of the State of California, relative to CAMP. By Mr. ROSE: water quality; jointly, to the Committees on H. Res. 329. Resolution designating 1994 as H.R. 999: Mr. WALSH, Mr. BROWN of Ohio, Energy and Commerce and Public Works and a year to honor the memory and leadership Mr. PAXON, Mr. HOYER , and Mr. WHEAT . Transportation. qualities of the Honorable Thomas P. " Tip" H.R. 1009: Mr. LAZIO. O'Neill, Jr .. the late Speaker of the House of R.R. 1043: Mr. HOYER. Representatives; to the Committee on House R.R. 1047: Mr. SMITH of New Jersey and Mr. Administration. ADDITIONAL SPONSORS 0LVER. By Mr. CASTLE (for himself and Mr. Under clause 4 of rule :XXII, sponsors R .R. 1055: Ms. SLAUGHTER, Mr. EMERSON): were added to public bills and resolu­ FALEOMAVAEGA , Mr. MILLER of Florida, Mr. H. Res. 330. Resolution to esta blish a spe­ tions as follows: KOPETSKI, Mr. SHAYS , Mr. CONYERS , Mr. cial ad hoc committee to review the current QUINN , Mr. MACHTLEY, Mr. HOEKSTRA, Mr. welfare system and to report comprehensive H.R. 27 : Mr. MAZZOLI. BURTON of Indiana, Mr. BACHUS of Alabama, welfare reform legislation; to the Committee R .R. 65: Mr. FRANK of Massachusetts, Mr. Mr. WILLIAMS, Mr. BLUTE, Mr. LAFALCE, Mr. on Rules. TEJEDA, Mr. DORNAN, and Mr. OWENS. UPTON , Mrs. THURMAN, and Mr. FILNER. By Mr. STENHOLM (for himself, Mr. R .R. 68: Mr. HALL of Texas. R.R. 1080: Mr. MCINNIS. SMITH of Oregon, Mr. PAYNE of Vir­ H.R. 123: Mr. GILCHREST and Mr. UPTON. H.R. 1103: Mr. STUPAK. ginia, Ms. SNOWE, Mr. KENNEDY, Mr. H.R. 124: Mr. NADLER. R.R. 1146: Mrs. MALONEY, Mr. LAZIO, Mr. INHOFE, Mr. BARTON of Texas, and Mr. R .R. 133: Mr. JOHNSON of South Dakota, BARTLETT of Maryland, and Mr. MCINNIS. Mr. GEJDENSON, Mr. BROWN of Ohio, Mr. KYL): H.R. 1149: Mr. DEUTSCH. H. Res. 331. Resolution providing for the KINGSTON, Mr. BARTLETT of Maryland, and H.R. 1151: Mr. DEUTSCH, Mr. NATCHER, Mr. consideration of the Joint Resolution (H.J. Mr. KREIDLER. JOHNSTON of Florida, Mr. FILNER, and Mr. Res. 103) proposing an amendment to the H.R. 163: Mr. KINGSTON. LEACH. Constitution to provide for a balanced budg­ H.R. 166: Mr. POMBO. H.R. 1155: Mr. FILNER. et for the U.S. Government and for greater H.R . 214: Mr. KREIDLER. H.R. 1164: Ms. SLAUGHTER, Ms. DELAURO, accountability in the enactment of tax legis­ H.R. 216: Mr. MCINNIS . Mr. FAZIO, Mr. MILLER of Florida, and M:: . lation; to the Committee on Rules . H.R . 291: Mr. VENTO , Mr. BOEHLERT, Mr. WOOLSEY . BILIRAKIS, Mr. SCOTT, and Mr. DUNCAN. R .R. 1168: Mr. GINGRICH, Mr. DORNAN, Mr. R .R. 301 : Mr. PAXON and Mr. CRAPO. PAXON, Mr. FINGERHUT, Mr. LAZIO, Mr. MEMORIALS H.R. 302: Mr. NEAL of Massachusetts, Mr. CRANE, Mr. ANDREWS of Texas, Mr. BARTLETT ROSE, Mr. COBLE, Mr. BARCIA of Michigan, of Maryland, Mr. KLECZKA, Mr. MCINNIS, and Under clause 4 of rule :XXII, memori­ Mr. BILIRAKIS, Mr. DIAZ-BALART, Mr. BAC­ Mr. GILLMOR. als were presented and referred as fol­ CHUS of Florida, Mr. KREIDLER, and Mr. R.R. 1191: Mrs. ROUKEMA. lows: BONIOR. H.R. 1216: Mr. FRANKS of New Jersey. 271. By the SPEAKER: A memorial of the R .R. 303: Mr. LANCASTER. H.R. 1217: Mr. FROST and Mrs. ROUKEMA. General Assembly of the State of California, H.R. 304: Ms. BYRNE. H.R. 1289: Mr. JACOBS and Mr. FAZIO. relative to pest containment and quarantine H.R. 345: Mrs. MALONEY. R.R. 1293: Mr. MCINNIS. facilities; to the Committee on Agriculture. H.R. 350: Mr ~ FARR, Ms. MARGOLIES­ H.R. 1295: Mr. LEVIN and Mr. FINGERHUT. 272. Also, memorial of the General Assem­ MEZVINSKY , and Mr. WATT. H.R. 1314: Mr. GOODLATTE . bly of the State of California, relative to the R .R. 408: Ms. Ros-LEHTINEN and Ms. BROWN H.R. 1349: Mr. OLVER, Mr. BACHUS of Ala­ National Training Center; to the Committee of Florida. bama. Mr. BLILEY, Mr. JOHNSTON of Florida, on Armed Services. R .R. 411 : Mr. BACHUS of Alabama. Mr. WOLF, and Mr. GLICKMAN. 273. Also, memorial of the General Assem­ H.R. 441 : Mr. WALSH. H.R. 1354: Mr. ENGEL . bly of the State of California, relative to H.R. 465: Mr. BROWN of Ohio and Mrs. H.R. 1397: Mr. DEFAZIO, Mr. RAHALL , Mr. Norton Air Force Base; to the Committee on MALONEY. SERRANO, Mr. BROWN of Ohio, Mr. FRANK of Armed Services. H.R. 467: Ms. WATERS, Mr. MILLER of Cali­ Massachusetts, Mr. STOKES, Mr. BONIOR, Mr. 274. Also, memorial of the House of Rep­ fornia, Mr. FROST, Mr. STOKES, Mr. ANDREWS WAXMAN, Mr. VISCLOSKY, Mr. HINCHEY, Mr. resentatives of the Commonwealth of Penn- of New Jersey, Mr. CONYERS, Mrs. MEYERS of ENGEL, and Mr. MILLER of California. 130 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD-HOUSE January 25, 1994 H.R. 1421: Mr. ENGEL. RICHARDSON, Mr. PRICE of North Carolina, H.R. 3293: Ms. SCHENK, Mrs. UNSOELD, Mr. H.R. 1431: Mr. FILNER. and Mr. GILMAN. GALLO , Mr. LANCASTER, Mr. HOUGHTON, Mr. H .R. 1455: Mr. DE LUGO, Mr. MORAN, Mr. H .R. 2638: Mr. FARR, Mr. OLVER, Mr. PETE GEREN of Texas, Mr. SHAW, Mr. DIAZ­ MANTON, Mr. DELLUMS, and Mrs. KENNELLY. SANGMEISTER, and Mr. BROWN of Ohio. BALART, Mr. COLEMAN, Ms. SNOWE, and Mr. H.R. 1534: Mr. NADLER. H.R. 2641: Mrs. MALONEY, Mr. PRICE of STUPAK. H.R. 1552: Mr. BARTLETT of Maryland, Mr. North Carolina, Mr. KLECZKA, Mr. OBEY , Mr. H.R. 3303: Mr. KLEIN, Mr. KREIDLER, Mr. KREIDLER, Mr. UPTON, Mr. MCINNIS, and Mr. MCNULTY, Mr. TORRES, Mr. ROEMER, Mr. NADLER, and Mr. SMITH of New Jersey. LAZIO. MOLLOHAN , Mr. PETERSON of Minnesota, and H.R. 3328: Mr. GILLMOR, Mr. LEWIS of Cali­ H.R. 1595: Mr. SMITH of Michigan. Mr. HOCHBRUECKNER. fornia, Mr. BARRETT of Wisconsin, Mr. H.R. 1604: Mr. LAZIO and Mr. WHEAT. H.R. 2662: Ms. BROWN of Florida and Mr. SANGMEISTER, Mr. TAYLOR of North Carolina, H .R. 1605: Mr. LAZIO. FAZIO. Mr. GOODLING. MR. STENHOLM, Mr. BROWN of H.R. 1620: Mr. PAXON and Mr. KINGSTON. H .R. 2663: Mr. HINCHEY, Mr. INHOFE, Mr. California, Mr. KIM, Mr. STARK, and Mr. AL­ H.R. 1671: Mr. MURPHY, Mr. CASTLE, Mr. BROWN of California, Mr. GRANDY, Mr. MOL­ LARD. VALENTINE, Mr. MCHALE, Ms. MCKINNEY, and LOHAN, and Mr. HALL of Ohio. H.R. 3334: Mr. PACKARD . Mrs. CLAYTON. H.R. 2705: Mr. BARTLETT of Maryland and H.R. 3364: Mr. SANDERS. H .R. 1683: Mr. JACOBS. Mr. LAZIO. H.R. 3365: Mr. NADLER and Mr. RICHARDSON. H.R. 1709: Mrs. CLAYTON, Mr. DERRICK, Mr. H.R. 2788: Mr. SWETT and Ms. BYRNE. H.R. 3366: Mr. FRANK of Massachusetts and MOORHEAD, Mr. SAM JOHNSON, Mr. POMBO, H.R. 2803: Mr. HOAGLAND, MR. ORTON, Mr. Mr. SMITH of New Jersey. Mr. ROHRABACHER, Mr. KIM, Mr. PETE GEREN BACHUS of Alabama, Mr. BARTLETT of Mary­ H.R. 3367: Mr. GINGRICH and Mr. WALSH. of Texas, Mr. LAFALCE, Mr. HUFFINGTON, Mr. land, Mr. DIAZ-BALART, Mr. LINDER, and Mr. H.R. 3373: Mr. SMITH of New Jersey. GLICKMAN, Mr. KLEIN, Mr. HOLDEN, and Mr. UPTON. H.R. 3374: Mr. SMITH of New Jersey. CLYBURN . H.R. 2830: Mr. MENENDEZ and Mr. ABER­ H.R. 3392: Mr. TAYLOR of Mississippi, Mr. H.R. 1797: Ms. FURSE. CROMBIE. SKEEN, Mr. BARTLETT of Maryland, Mr. DOO­ H.R. 1799: Ms. FURSE. H.R. 2859: Mr. SAM JOHNSON, Mr. KIM , Mr. LITTLE, Mr. STUMP, Mr. KIM, Mr. Cox, Mr. H.R. 1897: Mr. NATCHER and Mr. FILNER. DUNCAN, Mr. BACHUS of Alabama, Ms. BYRNE, DREIER, Mr. YOUNG of Alaska, Mr. MCCOL­ H .R. 1931: Mr. PETERSON of Florida. Mr. SUNDQUIST, Mrs. FOWLER, Mr. WOLF, Mr. LUM, Mr. HUTTO, Mr. MINGE, Mr. SMITH of H.R. 1968: Mr. MILLER of California, Mr. GALLO, and Mr. SAXTON. Texas, Mr. LAUGHLIN, Mr. WILSON, Mr. REG­ COOPER, and Mrs. MORELLA. H .R. 2860: Mr. CLINGER. ULA, Mr. SOLOMON, Mr. EVERETT, Mr. SPENCE, H.R. 1983: Mr. ENGEL. H.R. 2886: Mr. CONDIT. Mr. LAROCCO , Mr. PETRI, Mr. POSHARD, Mr. H .R. 2019: Mr. KREIDLER. H.R. 2896: Mr. WELDON and Mr. NADLER. LEWIS of California, Mr. LEVY, Mr. SMITH of H .R. 2032: Mr. SANDERS. H.R. 2898: Mr. ACKERMAN, Mr. FRANK of Michigan, Mr. ALLARD, Mr. DUNCAN, Mr. H.R. 2050: Mr. WHEAT. Massachusetts, Ms. ROYBAL-ALLARD, and Ms. MICA , Mr. COBLE, Mr. MCINNIS, and Mr. SISl­ H.R. 2059: Mr. GOODLATTE. WOOLSEY . SKY. H.R. 2076: Ms. MARGOLIES-MEZVINSKY. H.R. 2912: Mr. FINGERHUT, Mr. HOEKSTRA, R.R. 3394: Mr. Goss. Mr. NUSSLE, Mr. FA­ H.R. 2095: Mr. EWING . Ms. MCKINNEY, Mr. MURPHY, Mr. CONYERS, WELL, and Mrs. MEYERS of Kansas. H.R. 2130: Mr. 0BERSTAR. and Mr. BLUTE. H .R. 3421: Mr. BARTLETT of Maryland, Mr. H .R. 2925: Mr. GINGRICH and Mr. H.R. 2135: Mr. FINGERHUT, Mr. CRAMER, Mr. INGLIS, of South Carolina, Mr. WALSH, Mr. SISISKY, Mr. BONIOR, Mr. MEEHAN, Mr. DIAZ­ FINGERHUT. GINGRICH, Mr. HYDE, Mr. DELAY, Mr. STEN­ H.R. 3005: Mr. BONILLA, Mr. BARTLETT of BALART, Mrs. MORELLA, Mr. PACKARD, Mr. HOLM, Mr. DORNAN. Mr. BAKER of Louisiana, Maryland, Mr. WALSH, Mr. INGLIS of South KOLBE, Mr. KOPETSKI, and Mr. SANDERS. Mr. HUNTER, Mr. MCCOLLUM, Mr. EWING, Mr. Carolina, Mr. GINGRICH, Mr. HYDE, Mr. H.R. 2145: Mr. ROMERO-BARCELO, Mr. PENNY, Mr. DOOLITTLE, Mr. PAXON, and Mr. DELAY, Mr. STENHOLM, Mr. DORNAN, Mr. CRAMER, Mr. JACOBS, and Ms. PELOSI. TAYLOR of North Carolina. BAKER of Louisiana, Mr. HUNTER, Mr. H.R. 2153: Mr. FRANK of Massachusetts, Mr. H.R. 3424: Mr. DOOLEY, Mr. GINGRICH, Ms. MCCOLLUM, Mr. EWING, Mr. PENNY, Mr. DOO­ BILBRAY, Mr. COPPERSMITH, and Mr. NADLER. SCHENK, Mr. BROWN of Ohio, Mr. SISISKY, Mr. LITTLE, Mr. PAXON, and Mr. TAYLOR of North H.R. 2159: Mrs. MALONEY. KREIDLER, Mr. TANNER, Mr. ZIMMER, Mr. Carolina. H.R. 2175: Mr. FROST and Mr. PAYNE of Vir­ WHEAT, and Mr. MACHTLEY. H.R. 3007: Mr. FISH. ginia. H.R. 3434: Mr. GENE GREEN of Texas, Mr. H.R. 3016: Mrs. UNSOELD. H.R. 2227: Ms. KAPTUR, Mr. TALENT, Ms. OLVER, Mr. SANDERS, and Ms. VELAzQUEZ. H.R. 3017: Mr. STARK, Mr. MOORHEAD, Mr. MCKINNEY, Mr. EMERSON, Mr. JOHNSON of STUDDS, Mr. BALLENGER, Mr. GORDON, Mr. H.R. 3457: Mr. BAKER of Louisiana, Mr. South Dakota, Mr. LIGHTFOOT, and Mr. HANSEN, Mr. REGULA, Mr. TAYLOR of North BROWN of Ohio, and Mr. Goss. NADLER. Carolina, and Ms. WOOLSEY. H.R. 3472: Mr. SANDERS. H.R. 2241: Mr. MINGE. H.R. 3021: Mr. PACKARD and Mr. MANTON. H.R. 3490: Mr. CHAPMAN, Mr. HAMILTON, Mr. H.R. 2292: Mr. JOHNSTON of Florida, Ms. H.R. 3023: Mr. SANDERS, Mr. TAYLOR of KOPETSKI, Mrs. LLOYD, Mr. ROBERTS, Mrs. ENGLISH of Arizona, Mr. VENTO, Mr. North Carolina, Mr. JOHNSON of Georgia, THURMAN, Mr. WALSH, Mr. WILSON, and Mr. GALLEGLY, Mr. MILLER of Florida, Mr. Mrs. UNSOELD, Mr. MCCOLLUM, Mr. WOLF. McDERMOTT, Mr. KREIDLER, and Mr. JOHNSON HOCHBRUECKNER, Mr. CHAPMAN, Mr. SCHAE­ H.R. 3527: Mr. GUTIERREZ, Mr. CARDIN, Ms. of South Dakota. FER, Mrs. FOWLER, Mr. BARLOW, Mr. JACOBS, LOWEY, Ms. BYRNE, Mr. HEFNER, Mr. MORAN, H.R. 2326: Mr. LAFALCE, Mr. SKEEN, Mr. Mr. MYERS of Indiana, Mr. ORTIZ, Mr. BARCIA Mr. WHEAT, Mr. MAZZOLI, Ms. SCHENK, Mr. LEACH, Mr. KINGSTON, Mr. BLUTE, Mr. of Michigan, and Mr. STEARNS. BEILENSON, Mr. STARK, Mr. FRANK of Massa­ PARKER, Mr. INGLIS of South Carolina, Mr. H.R. 3024: Mr. BLILEY. chusetts, Ms. HARMAN, Mr. OWENS, Mr. MOORHEAD, Mr. CANADY, Mr. ACKERMAN, and H.R. 3059: Mr. GENE GREEN of Texas, Mr. VENTO, Mr. CASTLE, Ms. PELOSI, and Mr. Mr. QUINN. BLUTE, and Mr. LAFALCE. FINGERHUT. H.R. 2338: Mr. SCHUMER. H.R. 3078: Mr. MCINNIS and Mr. INSLEE. H.R. 3534: Mr. FILNER and Mr. SANDERS. H.R. 2346: Mr. ENGEL. H .R. 3087: Mrs. MORELLA, Mr. NEAL of H.R. 3542: Mr. MORAN. H.R. 2418: Mrs. MALONEY, Mr. UPTON, Mr. North Carolina, Mr. QUILLEN, Mr. GOODLING, H.R. 3546: Mr. SAXTON, Mr. CRAMER, Ms. HEFNER, Mr. SMITH of Michigan, and Mr. Mr. FAZIO, and Mrs. ROUKEMA. DANNER, Mr. BUNNING, Mr. ROWLAND, Mr. EV­ CONYERS. H.R. 3100: Mr. NADLER, Mr. SANDERS, and ERETT, Mr. SHAYS, Mr. BURTON of Indiana, H .R. 2420: Mr. TORRES. Mr. STARK. Mr. HAMILTON, Mr. GALLO, Mr. KINGSTON, Mr. H .R. 2434: Mr. TAYLOR of North Carolina. H .R. 3102: Mr. LAUGHLIN, Mr. ANDREWS of ZELIFF, Mr. KYL, Mr. HOEKSTRA, Mr. ROE­ H.R. 2475: Ms. SHEPHERD, and Ms. PELOSI. New Jersey, Mr. GALLEGLY, Mr. LIVINGSTON, MER, Mr. WOLF, Mrs. MORELLA, Mr. BART­ H.R. 2484: Mr. ENGEL, Mr. JOHNSTON of and Mr. SISISKY. LETT of Maryland, Mr. LINDER, Mr. HILLIARD, Florida, Ms. FURSE, Mr. MILLER of Califor­ H .R. 3105: Mr. FROST and Mr. SHAYS. Mr. HUTCHINSON, Ms. KAPTUR, Ms. LAMBERT, nia, Mrs. MORELLA, and Mr. SANDERS. H.R. 3109: Mr. QUINN and Mr. SCOTT. Mr. MONTGOMERY, Mr. DARDEN, and Mr. H.R. 2488: Mr. WHEAT. H.R. 3121: Mr. DARDEN and Mr. OBERSTAR. CRAPO. H.R. 2525: Mr. COBLE. H.R. 3122: Mr. SANDERS. H.R. 3556: Mr. QUINN. H.R. 2557: Mr. STUMP. H.R. 3129: Mr. JOHNSTON of Florida. H.R. 3569: Mr. LIPINSKI, Mr. GoNZALEZ, Mr. H.R. 2599: Ms. PRYCE of Ohio, Ms. FURSE, H.R. 3146: Mr. DOOLITTLE, Mr. BAKER of FROST, and Mr. WASHINGTON. Mr. PALLONE, Mr. BARCA of Wisconsin, Mr. California, and Mr. KIM. H.R. 3572: Mr. STOKES. GILMAN, Mrs. LLOYD, Mr. DEFAZIO, Mr. FARR, H .R. 3173: Mr. TAYLOR of North Carolina. H.R. 3587: Mr. BEREUTER. Mr. EVANS, and Mr. SANDERS. H.R. 3233: Mr. LAUGHLIN, Mr. PETE GEREN H.R. 3614: Mr. OLVER. H.R. 2623: Mr. DE LUGO, Mr. LEWIS of Geor­ of Texas. Mr. DARDEN, and Mr. RAVENEL. H.R. 3633: Mr. PORTMAN, Mr. FAWELL, Mr. gia, Mr. BROWDER, Mr. BACCHUS of Florida, H.R. 3271: Mr. MANTON. . MCHUGH, Mr. SHAYS, Mr. BAKER of Louisi­ Mr. WILSON, Mr. HUTCHINSON, Mr. BRYANT, H.R. 3288: Mr. MACHTLEY, Ms. PRYCE of ana. Mr. Goss, and Mr. GRAMS. Mr. ZELIFF, Mr. JACOBS, Mr. SWETT, Mr. Ohio, Mr. QUINN, and Mr. SHAYS. H.R. 3645: Mr. TAYLOR of North Carolina. January 25, 1994 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD-HOUSE 131 H.R. 3650: Mr. STUDDS, Ms. SLAUGHTER, and H.J. Res. 278: Mr. BREWSTER, Mr. GREEN­ MEYERS of Kansas, Mr. BISHOP, Mr. HOKE, Mr. FORD of Michigan. 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VALENTINE, Mr. SUNDQUIST, Mr. POMEROY, TERSON of Florida, Mr. MCMILLAN, Mr. H.R. 3695: Mr. DOOLITTLE, Mr. INGLIS of Mr. JOHNSON of South Dakota, Mr. GREEN­ GOODLATTE, Mr. COYNE, Mr. JACOBS, Mr. South Carolina, Mr. GINGRICH, Mr. HYDE, Mr. WOOD, Mr. KOPETSKI, and Mr. BONIOR. SUNDQUIST, Mr. BACHUS of Alabama, Mr. MIL­ BAKER of Louisiana, Mr. HUNTER, Mr. H.J. Res. 293: Mr. UNDERWOOD, Mr. LIPIN- LER of Florida, Mr. DORNAN, Mr. SISISKY, Mr. MCCOLLUM, Mr. EWING, Mr. PENNY, and Mr. SKI, Mr. FROST, and Mr. KOPETSKI. DOOLITTLE, Mr. JEFFERSON, Mr. LEHMAN, and TAYLOR of North Carolina. H. Con. Res. 15: Mr. LEWIS of Georgia. Mr. COPPERSMITH. H.R. 3698: Mr. Goss and Mr. CRANE. H. Con. Res. 103: Mr. ANDREWS of Maine. H. Res. 236: Mr. BROWDER, Mr. RAVENEL, H.R. 3705: Mr. YOUNG of Florida and Mr. H. Con. Res. 110: Mr. TORRICELLI, Mr. Mr. LIVINGSTON, Mr. FIELDS of Texas, Ms. MAZZO LI. 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