4004 . EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS February 27, 1992 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS FIFTY YEARS AFTER PEARL uct (GNP), and this despite strong U.S. gov­ ism, exploits anti-Japan sentiment to create HARBOR ernment pressures on the Japanese to in­ a political consensus for protectionism, giv­ crease defense spending to more than one ing the Japanese a pretext to deny markets percent of GNP and to increase their defen­ to American interests. Legitimate trade dis­ HON. PHILIP M. CRANE sive perimeter to 1,000 miles from the Japa­ putes between the United States and Japan OF ILLINOIS nese shore. should not be confused with national secu­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Pacifist, and especially anti-nuclear, senti­ rity matters. Thursday, February 27, 1992 ment, a legacy of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, The Japanese in the post-World War II era still runs high in Japan. The Japanese ap­ have found their real national strength to be Mr. CRANE. Mr. Speaker, the observation pear content to abide by their U.S.-written in the realm of business and international of the 50th anniversary of Pearl Harbor last constitution and its prohibition against the trade, and therein is the challenge to the year has led to some renewed concern about maintenance of other than strictly defensive United States and other competing industri­ the possibility of Japanese aggression toward military forces. alized nations. It is wrong to believe that the United States in the future. I believe that In fact, former Prime Minister Toshiki military aggression inevitably follows eco­ such suspicions are unfounded and only serve Kaifu found it exceedingly difficult to win nomic hegemony. Impoverished nations his­ to divide our two peoples and divert our atten­ permission from the Diet to send peacekeep­ torically have been more inclined toward tion away from the real modern day security ing forces to the Persian Gulf in support of foreign adventurism. No democracy has Desert Storm. started a major war in the 20th century. threats of the Pacific region. Ultimately, only mine.sweepers were de­ The risk of military confrontation will I submit to my colleagues the following arti­ ployed, in a limited capacity. likely continue to emanate from dictator­ cle, by Margaret Calhoun that appeared in the In discussions about Japan, many U.S. pol­ ships and regimes guided by expansionist Freedom Bulletin on December 12, 1991, icymakers admit to resenting Japan's grow­ ideologies. The Japanese know well fram the which embraces a future of democracy and ing economic power and the expense of U.S. Soviet Union's economic collapse the perils economic prosperity by promoting the break­ forces defending Japan. Yet at the same of military conquest and unsustainable de­ down of mutual suspicions in United States time, they express concern about latent Jap­ fense expenditures. and Japanese relations. anese militarism. If the U.S. government does not choose to FIFTY YEARS AFTER PEARL HARBOR, UNITED DEFENSE PLANNING FOR A NEW STATES-JAPANESE SUSPICION, NOT JAPA­ spend further resources to protect Japan, NESE MILITARISM, IS GREATEST THREAT TO then it must concede, in the absence of a WORLD: LET'S NOT MATCH PACIFIC RIM counterforce to the mainland Chinese, the CHAOS WITH CHAOS North Koreans and other Asian communist (By Margaret Calhoun) regimes, the Japanese right to defend itself The intense media interest in the 50th an­ against potentially hostile neighbors. HON. ROBERT K. DORNAN niversary of the Japanese attack on Pearl An Oct. 16 article in the New York Times OF CALIFORNIA Harbor has led in some quarters to fears of a spoke of an escalating anti-Americanism, es­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES resurgent Japanese nationalism directed pecially among Japanese youth; the phe­ Thursday, February 27, 1992 into military aggression. nomenon was described as kenbei. Kenbei re­ These fears, based largely on memories of flects a growing concern in Japan over the Mr. DORNAN of California. Mr. Speaker, I Imperial Japan's behavior before and during decline of the American work ethic and mo­ recently returned from a trip to the former So­ World War II, cannot be substantiated by rality and the quality of U.S. products. The any factual examination of the present Japa­ viet Union and although I, along with everyone sentiment is expanding, based on friction else in this Chamber, am very pleased that nese defense posture and defense spending or over trade, cultural differences and other by Japanese territorial or political motiva­ this former adversary is moving away from tions. points of disagreement. The Japanese per­ ceive that Uncle Sam is bullying Japan on communism toward democracy, there are still The real threat to the region today is from very dangerous threats to further reforms in­ formidable offensive forces maintained by trade matters in a way inconsistent with the the People's Republic of (North) Korea and American standard of fair play and justice. side this new federation, including a military the People's Republic of China. China has One August newspaper poll by the Tokyo­ coup. I can best term what I saw in this former nine times as many tanks and ten times as based Yomiuri reported that 24 percent of military superpower as chaos. In response to many aircraft as Japan. North Korea's tank those polled regarded the United States as a such rapid and revolutionary changes, many force is three times that of Japan's, its ships security threat (rising to 33 percent among here in Congress are intensifying their efforts are four times greater in number and its Air young respondents), while only 22 percent to reduce our defense budget beyond cuts al­ Force twice as large. said they saw the Soviet Union as a threat, despite its evident political instability and ready planned by the administration. The People's Republic of China has suc­ Is this the proper and prudent way to re­ cessfully tested hydrogen bombs, and further challenges from the republics over control of heightening Japanese concerns in the region nuclear weapons. spond to such change, such chaos? As Presi­ is a North Korean defector's claim that Such a skewed perspective is not beneficial dent Bush said in his State of the Union Ad­ North Korea may have a second underground to either country, especially when Japan arid dress: "* * * the world is still a dangerous base for the development of nuclear weapons, the United States are long-standing co-sig­ place. Only the dead have seen the end of substantiated by recent French satellite pho­ natories of a mutual defense pact and major conflict. And though yesterday's challenges tography. trading partners. Differences over trade mat­ are behind us, tomorrow's are being born. Communist regimes still rule Laos and ters should not confuse the shared outlook between the United States and Japan on * * * The reductions I have approved will Vietnam, and a communist faction is likely save us an additional $50 billion over the next to dominate any coalition government that many other issues. emerges in Cambodia. American bitterness toward the Japanese 5 years. By 1997 we will have cut defense by The Japanese defense budget is the third which is based on memories of Pearl Harbor 30 percent-actually 37 percent-since I took largest in the world, but it has no long-range or resentment of modern Japan's economic office. These cuts are deep, and you must bombers and few amphibious forces. The vitality and competitiveness make no sense; know my resolve: This deep, and no deeper." magnitude of the Japanese defense budget is it deflects attention that should be directed Yesterday, during hearings on the Army's due in part to the commanding strength of to countries with formidable military capa­ 1993 fiscal year budget, Army Chief of Staff the yen and to the high cost of sophisticated bility that may pose genuine threats to U.S. Gen. Gordon Sullivan echoed the President's defensive weapon systems, including an esti­ strategic interests or those of our allies. mated $2.2 billion worth of U.S. products the Ignorance and fear of the Japanese is not warning to those who call for even deeper de­ Japanese are buying for fiscal 1991. conductive to intelligent and mutually bene­ fense cuts. In a recent editorial by General Japanese defense spending is a tiny per­ ficial foreign or economic policies. Japan­ Sullivan, which I would like to include in its en­ centage of the country's gross national prod- bashing, which borders on thinly veiled rac- tirety at the end of my remarks, he cautions:

• This "bullet" symbol identifies statements or insertions which are not spoken by a Member of the Senate on the floor. Matter set in this typeface indicates words inserted or appended, rather than spoken, by a Member of the House on the floor. February 27, 1992 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 4005 •• * * we cannot repeat the mistakes of the International politics has a nasty habit of active component will be reduced by another past, when armistice was followed by reckless not behaving as even the most rigorous anal­ 41,800 soldiers. National Guard and Reserve optimism and defense was purged as if the ysis would suggest it should. strength also will be reduced by over 200,000 The fundamental tenets of a new U.S. mili­ and realigned to meet future requirements, world was permanently safe." Note the word tary strategy, to use military language, are and we will lose over 100,000 civilians from "reckless." these: strategic deterrence and defense, for­ our workforce. By 1995, the total force will As we consider this year's defense budget, ward presence, crisis response and recon­ consist of 535,000 active soldiers and 567 400 let us heed the warnings of President Bush stitution of forces and industrial capacity. reservists. ' and General Sullivan. Let's not match chaos This strategy supports the enduring objec­ We need to preserve sufficient dollars for with chaos. Let's not be reckless. tives of national security strategy by provid­ training, leader development and moderniza­ How THE ARMY SEES A NEW WORLD-WE'RE ing the capabilities needed to move rapidly tion while getting more out of the resources SMALLER AND NON-NUCLEAR, BUT DEFENSE to defend our interests in vital regions such we have. And we should find new ways to do IS STILL OUR MISSION as Europe, Northeast Asia and the Persian business-new strategic concepts for manag­ ing war reserve stocks, new business prac­ (By Gordon R. Sullivan) Gulf. It also allows the military services to meet our global responsibilities with small­ tices in our logistics base, restructuring of The anniversary of the ground campaign to er, more flexible military forces while per­ our major commands. liberate Kuwait is a perfect time to reflect mitting us to reconstitute a larger force if a Between fiscal 1990 and fiscal 1992, Army on what the end of the Cold War means for more robust threat emerges. budget authority declined over 14 percent. the U.S. Army. This week, Secretary of the The Army already has begun to reshape it­ The proposed budget for fiscal 1993 reflects Army Stone and I will testify before the self. The Cold War Army of five corps and 28 another decline of nearly 5.5 percent from House Armed Services Committee and talk divisions will be reduced to four corps and 20 fiscal '92. I am committed to retaining the about the Army's response to the new reali­ divisions by 1995. We already have elimi­ necessary training tempo, leader develop­ ties of international security. nated four active divisions from the force ment programs as well as the quality-of-life We recognize that this is a period of transi­ structure-two in the United States and two programs for our soldiers and their families. tion, but we'll still focus on the guideposts in Europe. Ultimately, the Army will be or­ Operations Desert Shield and Desert Storm that have served us well: The Army will be a ganized into 12 active divisions, six National validated our view that all components of trained and ready total force, serving the Guard divisions and two cadre divisions. the total army-active, National Guard and United States whether the task be an Oper­ This force structure reflects the results of reserve-are critical to battlefield success. ation Desert Storm, an Operation Just a deliberate process initiated in the late But to get the most out of our reduced force Cause, the counter-narcotics battle on the 1980s, and if it seems cautious, it is because structure in the future, we need to strength­ Andean ridge or disaster relief. Put simply, it is cognizant of history. As President Bush en the interrelationships of these compo­ we are a strategic force capable of rapid, de­ observed in his State of the Union Address, nents. cisive victory anywhere in the world. we cannot repeat the mistakes of the past, The point, after all, is basic. For over 200 The international environment continues when armistice was followed by reckless op­ years, the Army has responded to the chal­ to change on a scale that seemed unimagina­ timism and defense was purged as if the lenges of change. Today, it is adapting to a ble only a few years ago. The precepts of the world were permanently safe. changed world-with an unchanging idea: Cold War-ideological hostility, bipolar mili­ There are major changes: When we are called again, we will be ready. tary competition, and the cohesive and capa­ For example, today's Army is non-nuclear. ble Soviet military threat-are no longer For the first time in my career, it no longer valid. has short- and medium-range nuclear weap­ THE RETIREMENT OF RICHARD J. But while no one can doubt that the de­ KERR mise of communism as an ideological force ons in the force. and the break-up of the Soviet Union and the During the Cold War, nearly half of the Warsaw Pact are overwhelmingly positive fighting strength of the Army was stationed HON. DAVE McCURDY events, there are good reasons to temper our overseas; the majority of the post-Cold War OF OKLAHOMA optimism: high uncertainty inherent in the Army will be stationed in the United States. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES And we will not longer plan for wars of at­ emerging global security environment and Thursday, February 27, 1992 continuing threats to our vital national in­ trition. The Army, in conjunction with air terests. and naval forces, will conduct conventional Mr. MCCURDY. Mr. Speaker, the nature of We all wish for a peaceful world, but his­ operations based on a mature "Air Land Bat­ their work virtually ensures that the contribu­ tory does not give us much cause for opti­ tle" doctrine that combines the attributes of versatility, deployability and lethality to tions made by U.S. intelligence officers to our mism. As former secretary of defense Robert country will not receive public recognition. McNamara observed recently, there were 124 overwhelm an adversary. Still, it would be foolhardy to abandon ca­ With few exceptions, the names of the men wars leading to 40 million death between and women who hold senior positions in our World War II and the Persian Gulf War. pabilities that have been built and sustained These conflicts were not the result of ideo­ over the past 20 years, and that's what we'll intelligence agencies are unfamiliar to most logical differences between East and West be arguing this week on Capitol Hill. Here Americans, and their careers go unremarked but of the age-old causes of war-boundary are the most important points in our vision upon except by those with whom they serve. disputes, economic conflicts and ethnic ten­ of tomorrow's Army. On March 2, Richard J. Kerr will retire after sions. The end of the Cold War does not We need to maintain the edge in 32 years of dedicated public service with the warfighting that was demonstrated in Pan­ eliminate these sources of conflict; indeed, it Central Intelligence Agency [CIA]. Dick Kerr, may even exacerbate them. ama and the Persian Gulf. The key is the balanced integration of high quality person­ who is currently Deputy Director of Central In­ What conditions could threaten the vital telligence, has had a distinguished career, and interests of the United States? The answers nel, capable equipment and competent war­ are conditional and circumstantial and will fighting doctrine. I did not want him to take his leave without change over time. But certain conditions are We will continue to recruit outstanding publicly acknowledging his efforts on behalf of likely to spawn conflict: men and women. We are reviewing our doc­ our Nation. Ideology that is inimical to ours and that trine to incorporate the lessons of the last Dick began his association with the CIA as underwrites violent change. two years. Our modernization program will an analyst, and he brought an analyst's per­ Unfair or governmentally restricted com­ focus on improving the lethality of our spective to all of his assignments. His varied early-deployment forces, on maximizing the petition for resources and markets that career included administration, military liaison, threatens our economic well-being. effectiveness of our on hand equipment and Ethnic and religious differences on the leap-ahead technologies that will en­ and coordination of intelligence community af­ compounded by disputes over land, resources sure our technological superiority in the dec­ fairs. These experiences served him well not and leadership roles. ade ahead. Training holds it all together, and only within the CIA when he became Deputy The proliferation of modern military tech­ today we are back on the practice field, Director for Intelligence, but later when he was nology throughout the developing world. working hard at combat training centers appointed by Judge William Webster as the Threats, in short, exist; one might wish that are the best in the world. Deputy Director of Central Intelligence. In that them away, but they remain. To insist upon We need to reshape the force to accommo­ position, and during his tenure as Acting Di­ precise definition as a prerequisite for pru­ date the new strategic environment. By the dent planning is to ignore the conditions end of this fiscal year, the active force rector of Central Intelligence, Dick had numer­ under which they exist, the ever-changing strength will be reduced from a Cold War ous opportunities to display his considerable circumstances of people and nations, and the level of 780,000 to 640, 700 soldiers-over 84,000 talents as a manager and leader. dynamics that propel us into an uncertain are coming out this year alone, most of them The members of the Intelligence Committee future. from Europe. By the end of fiscal 1993, the are particularly familiar with Dick's dedication 4006 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS February 27, 1992 to his work, as well as his keen intellect and Following his selection as brigadier general, Kerem Hospital, Ambassador Harrison is alive sharp wit. We have appreciated his coopera­ he was assigned deputy commander, U.S. and well and has returned to his post in tive attitude toward oversight of intelligence Army Strategic Defense Command. As deputy Amman. Upon arrival at the hosptial, Ambas­ activities by Congress, which was best re­ commander, he was responsible for the sador Harrison was in critical condition. His life flected by his willingness to facilitate the com­ Army's participation in the strategic defensive was in danger. Upon his arrival, the Ein mittee's access to the information it needed to initiative and in the theater missile defense Kerem staff began resuscitation efforts which discharge its responsibilities in this area. We programs. Following that, General Stewart undoubtedly saved his life. respected his professionalism and had con­ brought his space and missile defense exper­ One week after the accident then United fidence in his integrity. tise to U.S. Space Command as Director of States Ambassador to Israel, William Brown Mr. Speaker, Dick Kerr has served with dis­ Plans. At Space Command, he championed said he visited with Ambassador Harrison and tinction in some of the most demanding and may initiatives to provide space to the tactical was elated to find him doing so well. important positions in our Government. His forces. The contribution of space systems to This incident was not the first time that the was a career of high achievement which the success of our forces in Desert Storm is Hadassah hospitals have provided care to should be a source of great pride for him and tribute to his efforts. Americans on an emergency basis. On July 6, his family. I want to wish Dick every success We in the U.S. House of Representatives 1989, there was a terrible bus accident involv­ as he turns his attention to new challenges. owe Brigadier General Stewart a great deal for ing many American citizens. Due to the quick his contributions to space exploration and na­ response and outstanding skill of Hadassah, tional defense. In light of these accomplish­ many lives have been saved. CONGRESSMAN HEFLEY CON- ments, General Stewart's wife, Mary, should For many years, the Agency for Inter­ GRATULATES BRIG. GEN. ROB­ have a great deal of pride in contribution to national Development has supported Hadas­ ERT L. STEWART ON HIS SERV­ the U.S. Army, her community and our coun­ sah hospitals in Israel through the American ICE TO THE U.S. ARMY try. We wish both General Stewart and his Schools and Hospitals Abroad Program. We wife well in their future endeavors. are proud of AID for supporting such a fine in­ HON. JOEL HEFLEY stitution, which provides excellent care to both OF COLORADO its own citizens and Americans. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES HONORING THERESE O'CONNOR Permit me to join Ambassadors Brown and Harrison in expressing my deep appreciation Thursday, February 27, 1992 HON. ELIOT L. ENGEL for the tremendous efforts of Hadassah Ein Mr. HEFLEY. Mr. Speaker, Gen. Robert L. OF NEW YORK Kerem in their superb care for Ambassador Stewart, U.S. Army, Director of Plans, U.S. Brown and for their continuing excellence in IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Space Command will be retiring. I would like providing world-class healthcare. to commend him for service to his country for Thursday, February 27, 1992 the past 28 years in a wide variety of billets Mr. ENGEL. Mr. Speaker, it is with great BEARING ARMS AND HOUSING as an Army aviator and astronaut with the Na­ pleasure that I today recognize the retirement SOLDIERS tional Aeronautics and Space Administration of Therese J. O'Connor after 20 years of dedi­ and as a general officer. cated service to St. Joseph's School for the General Stewart's duty as an Army aviator Deaf in the Bronx, the last 6 as executive di­ HON. DON EDWARDS included a combat tour in Vietnam and flight rector of the school. OF CALIFORNIA testing of the AH-64 Apache helicopter. Dur­ In order to teach children with learning dis­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ing his combat tour, General Stewart accumu­ abilities, it takes a special person with unique Thursday, February 27, 1992 lated 1,035 combat flight hours and was sub­ talents. For the students of St. Joseph's Mr. EDWARDS of California. Mr. Speaker, I sequently awarded four Distinguished Flying School, Therese O'Connor has been such a would like to share with my colleagues the Crosses, the Bronze Star, two Purple Hearts person. She combined patience and firmness third in a series of eight editorials that ap­ and 33 Air Medals. Later in his career, Gen­ in a way that let her students know she was peared in the Atlanta Constitution, commemo­ eral Stewart attended the U.S. Naval Test willing to help in any way possible, but she rating the 200th anniversary of the Bill of Pilot School and was subsequently assigned was not willing to allow them to sell them­ Rights. This editorial gives a brief history of to the U.S. Army Aviation Engineering Flight selves short or cut corners. the second and third amendments of the Con­ Activity at Edwards Air Force Base, CA. I had the opportunity to work with Therese stitution, which deal with the right to bear arms There, he was the senior test pilot on the AH- O'Connor When local funding to St. Joseph's and with the housing of soldiers. As you know, 64 Apache and led the development of an was threatened by budget cuts. What I saw at crime is a significant problem in our country. electronic automatic flight control system for that time was not an administrator concerned An increasing number of our citizens are fall­ the UH-60A Blackhawk helicopter. with her future or well-being, but a human ing victim to violence, and even death, caused General Stewart's service as an astronaut being consumed with concern for a group of by legally and illegally owned weapons. As the with NASA began in 1978. He made vital con­ vulnerable young people. We won that funding interpretation of the Constitution has evolved tributions to the Shuttle Program through di­ battle, just as Therese O'Connor has won to reflect the changing times, we may need to rect mission support and participation on two countless battles over the past 20 years. look toward a stricter interpretation of the sec­ space flights. General Stewart was instrumen­ That, Mr. Speaker, is the legacy she leaves ond amendment to protect our citizens. tal to the success of the first commercially to the teachers, parents and students of St. Article II: A well regulated Militia, being sponsored experiment for the space transpor­ Joseph's School: Hard work, dedication, and necessary to the security of a free State, the tation system-the continuous flow compassion can conquer any obstacle. right of the people to keep and bear Arms, electrophoreses experiment. Also, General shall not be infringed. Stewart employed his superb engineering and Article III: No Soldier shall, in time of test pilot skills while assisting the contractor's HADASSAH'S EIN KEREM peace be quartered in any house, without development of the shuttle's flight control sys­ HOSPITAL consent of the Owner, nor in time of war, but in a manner to be prescribed by law. tem. During his two shuttle flights, he set nu­ merous records-the first Army officer in HON. BENJAMIN A. GILMAN BEARING ARMS AND HOUSING SOLDIERS space, the first astronaut to conduct OF NEW YORK This is the third in a series of editorials untethered extravehicular activities-twice­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES leading to the 200th anniversary Dec. 15 of and the first astronaut to evaluate refueling of the ratification of the Bill of Rights. satellites already in orbit. As a result of his ac­ Thursday, February 27, 1992 Nowhere in the Bill of Rights is the diver­ tivities, General Stewart received the Army Mr. GILMAN. Mr. Speaker, on a recent visit gence between judicial and popular opinion greater than in the Second Amendment, Aviator of the Year Award, the American Heli­ to Israel, the United States Ambassador to which protects "the right of the people to copter Society's Feinberg Memorial and the Jordan, Roger Harrison, was involved in a keep and bear Arms." American Institute of Aeronautics and Astro­ very serious traffic accident. Due to the out­ The federal courts, in the few Second nautics Herman Orbeth Award. standing quality of care at Hadassah's Ein Amendment cases to come before them, have February 27, 1992 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 4007 focused on the amendment's opening: "A dian leader of all time, was a famed fighter enough of English support, nor of complete well-regulated Militia, being necessary to against white settlers while still a young Indian cooperation, to risk an open attack. the security of a free State ... " The courts man in the Ohio River country. Warfare with Meanwhile, Governor Harrison was stead­ have thus concluded that what is protected whites was a family tradition: Tecumseh's ily undermining the Greenville Treaty by is simply the existence of state militias. father, also a chief, had died fighting fron­ making separate agreements with some 11 The right to bear arms can be linked to the tiersmen in 1774 when Tecumseh was a boy of tribes. He dismissed Tecumseh's protests Third Amendment, which regulates the quar­ six. Two older brothers later fell in battles with the dubious logic that the Shawnees, tering of soldiers in private houses. At issue with colonial soldiers. Tecumseh's own people, had not been in­ in both cases is the implied danger posed to Daring and courageous warrior that he was volved in these deals. Harrison recognized a civilians by government troops. (his name may be translated as "Shooting formidable adversary in Tecumseh, whom he In 1791, Americans were understandably Star"), Tecumseh was noted for his human­ described in a letter to the Secretary of War leery of standing armies. The Revolution had ity. He would not torture prisoners, nor as "one of those uncommon geniuses which been fought against King George's profes­ allow his people to follow this widespread spring up occasionally to produce revolu­ sionals, many of whose officers were quar­ practice. tions." If the whites were any weaker, Har­ tered in colonial homes against the will of By the 1780's, Tecumseh was acknowledged rison went on to say, Tecumseh might suc­ the inhabitants. The war, indeed, began as the leading Indian statesman of the Ohio ceed in setting up a great empire within the when the British marched to Concord, Mass., area. Profoundly disturbed by the growing United States. to seize arms in the possession of local mili­ menace to Indian lands and life re presented In the spring of 1811, while Tecumseh was tias. by white expansion, he worked out a great in the south attempting to persuade Creeks, Early drafts of the Bill of Rights make plan for his people's future. The only Indian Choctaws, and Chickasaws to join his alli­ clear that "militia" meant ordinary citizens hope, he believed, lay in uniting. He dreamed ance, Indians at Tippecanoe launched a se­ gathered together as an armed force. The of a powerful confederation of tribes which ries of thefts and other harassments of colo­ idea was to give civilians the wherewithal to would create a great Indian state centered nists. Harrison, taking advantage of Tecum­ resist military tyranny. around the Ohio Valley and the Great Lakes. seh's absence, sent some 900 soldiers to Tip­ Nowadays, only those on the radical Tecumseh's surviving brother was a vision­ pecanoe. fringes of society bear arms in order to pro­ ary who called himself Tenskwatawa the In disobedience of Tecumseh's explicit in­ tect themselves from the government. The Prophet. In 1805, Tenskwatawa, who claimed structions, Tenskwatawa ordered the Indians mainstream gun lobby invokes the Second to have had revelations from the spirit to attack, touching off the Battle of Tippe­ Amendment on behalf of hunters and those world, announced a new dogma to Shawnees canoe. At its end, the Indians were defeated, interested in resisting would-be criminals. and their allies. There must be, he pro­ scattered, and disillusioned as well, for they But no rights are absolute. The right to claimed, no more intermarriage with whites, had believed the Prophet's claim that white vote for congressional representatives (se­ and Indians were to abandon all the white men's bullets would be made harmless. cured in Article 1 of the Constitution) does man's ways. Only when they returned to the Tecumseh returned to find his alliance not give a person the opportunity to vote old way of life would Indians find the peace shattered, his hopes all but destroyed. He anywhere or any time or free from registra­ and happiness their ancestors had enjoyed. went to Canada as the War of 1812 was begin­ tion. Similarly, the right to bear arms, even Indian witchcraft and the white man's fire­ ning, and the British, who greatly respected understood expansively, could not mean the water were denounced alike. him, made the Shawnee chief a brigadier right to possess any weapon (a nuclear war­ Tenskwatawa's prophecy named his broth­ general. Resplendent in uniform, Tecumseh head?), to procure a handgun without a wait­ er, Tecumseh, as the leader who would unite led white and Indian troops in four major ing period, or not to have to register a gun. the Indians and guide their return to tradi­ battles against the Americans. Indeed, the Second Amendment could be tional ways. The two brothers established an In October, 1814, the British made their interpreted to require stricter limits on the Indian settlement on the Wabash River, near last stand in the Battle of the Thames in On­ types of weapons that can be owned, waiting the mouth of the Tippecanoe. There Tecum­ tario. Tecumseh in the uniform of a British periods for the purchase of all others and seh settled more than 1,000 Shawnees, Dela­ officer. Uniform, cap, and medal were added universal gun registration. The security of a wares, Wyandots, Ottawas, Ojibwas, and to this 1808 pencil sketch after the Shawnee free state, and a well-regulated militia, Kickapoos as the beginning of his great alli­ chief was commissioned during the War of might well demand it. ance. Liquor was forbidden in the Indian vil­ 1812. The red cap was ornamented with col­ lages, and tribesmen lived according to an­ ored porcupine quills and a single, black cient patterns. eagle feather. BIOGRAPHY OF TECUMSEH Tecumseh then traveled across the coun­ Allied English and Indian forces were com­ try, urging Indians from Florida to St. Louis pletely defeated by Harrison (by then also a to unite. The Shawnee chief was a magnifi­ brigadier general) and his men. Tecumseh HON. ENI F.H. FALEOMAVAEGA cent figure whose impact was felt by Indians himself fell in the battle, at 45 finally de­ OF AMERICAN SAMOA and non-Indians alike. A white observer of feated by his old adversary. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the period who heard him speak reported Perhaps he had felt the approach of death, for the great leader had changed from army Thursday, February 27, 1992 that Tecumseh's voice "resounded over the multitude ... hurling out his words like a uniform to Indian buckskins before the bat­ Mr. FALEOMAVAEGA. Mr. Speaker, succession of thunderbolts." tle. His body was never found. through Public Law 102-188 (S.J. Res. 217, To every American and British leader who would listen Tecumseh argued tirelessly that H.J. Res. 342), Congress and the President ANOTHER CALL FOR THE LINE­ designated 1992 as the "Year of the American the U.S. Government had no right to buy land from a single tribe, since the entire ITEM VETO Indian." This law pays tribute to the people Ohio Valley country had belonged to all the who first inhabited the land now known as the tribes in common. His repeated position was HON. JOHN J. DUNCAN, JR. continential United States. Although only sym­ that the Treaty of Greenville, made in 1795, bolic, this gesture is important because it had guaranteed the tribes, as one people, all OF TENNESSEE shows there is sympathy in the eyes of a ma­ Ohio land which had not specifically been IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES jority of both Houses of the Congress for ceded to the whites. Thursday, February 27, 1992 The Northwest Territory's new Governor, those Indian issues which we as a Congress Mr. DUNCAN. Mr. Speaker, it has become have been struggling with for over 200 years. William Henry Harrison, was all too con­ scious of these provisions protecting Indian readily apparent that this liberal Congress In support of the "Year of the American In­ interests in the Greenville Treaty, and was does not have the will or desire to restrain dian," and as part of my ongoing series this equally determined to undo them. He and Te­ spending. This Government is too big, taxes year, I am providing for the consideration of cumseh, the area's two outstanding figures, too much, spends too much, and has been the my colleagues a short biography of Tecum­ met frequently. Harrison refused to recog­ primary cause of our current economic woes. seh, a Shawnee known for his abilities as a nize the Shawnee chief's arguments; Tecum­ Americans would be shocked if they knew warrior and statesman. This biography was seh refused to give up his plan for Indian where their hard-earned tax dollars are going. taken from a U.S. Department of the Interior unity. "It is my determination," he told It's just ridiculous. publication entitled "Famous Indians, A Collec­ Governor Harrison, "nor will I give rest to my feet until I have united all the red men." If the line item is a useful tool for 43 Gov­ tion of Short Biographies." Hoping to· obtain British help, Tecumseh ernors, then it most certainly will be useful for TECUMSEH (SHAWNEE) traveled frequently to Canada. He returned the President. Tecumseh, the Shawnee warrior-statesman with gifts of ammunition, arms, and clothing I want to bring to the attention of my col­ widely considered the greatest American In- from his friends, but could not yet be sure leagues, on both sides of the aisle, an inform- 59--059 0-96 Vol. 138 (Pt. 3) 36 4008 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS February 27, 1992 ative editorial which recently appeared in the U.S. CHAMBER OF COMMERCE SUB- In an attempt to raise the funds necessary Wall Street Journal. MITS THE "NATIONAL BUSINESS to repair the church and rectory, Father Con­ JUST Do IT AGENDA" stantine Superfisky developed organizations in "I strongly support the line-item veto, be­ which the parishioners could participate. Fa­ cause I think it's one of the most powerful HON. DAVE McCURDY ther Connie, as he affectionately became weapons we could use in our fight against known, remained pastor until 1977. The activi­ out-of-control deficit spending. OF OKLAHOMA George Bush or Ronald Reagan didn't say IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ties he organized ranged from the St. Jo­ seph's Athletic Association to the Parent that; Bill Clinton did. As one of 43 state Gov­ Thursday, February 27, 1992 ernors who now have and use the line-item Teacher's Association which assisted with the veto, the Arkansan has made it a plank in Mr. MCCURDY. Mr. Speaker, on Monday creation of the St. Joseph's School. The his presidential campaign. He understands, morning, February 24, 1992, almost 2,000 school, opened in 1950 was the only Catholic even if Congress and most of the media still leaders of the American business community school in Warren Township until it closed in don't, that the line-item debate is about ac­ met at Constitution Hall to present leaders of 1983. Father Connie's fundraising efforts were countability in spending, not partisanship. Former California Governor Jerry Brown the Federal Government with their rec­ a huge success and led to the active involve­ also supports the item veto. Paul Tsongas ommendations on how America can prosper in ment which makes the church an invaluable calls it "an effective way of reducing waste a post-cold-war world. asset to the community. in government." Republican Pat Buchanan This plan, the "National Business Agenda," The rapid expansion of the parish was inevi­ as usual goes even further, saying, "I won't was presented directly to President Bush by a table, by 1956 plans were initiated to build a beg for a line-item veto. I will use the line­ fellow Oklahoman and the Chairman of the church twice as large as the original. The first item veto the President already possesses." Board of Directors of the U.S. Chamber of mass in the new church, designed to accom­ The National Taxpayers Union has found that the only presidential candidates . who Commerce, C.J. "Pete" Silas, at the National modate 500 people, was led by Father Connie don't support the item veto are the two deni­ Business Action Rally. · on March 19, 1958. zens of Congress, Senators Bob Kerrey and I want to commend Mr. Silas, chairman and In February 1964 St. Joseph's parish was Tom Harkin. Could this be . . . a coinci­ chief executive officer of Phillips Petroleum, divided and St. Lucy's parish at Yorkville was dence? for presiding over a new era in the chamber's formed. At the same time the parish began to But the two Senators have a chance to history, one that reemphasized grassroots so­ feel the effects of the Vatican Council II. Fortu­ make amends this week, when Senators John lutions. nately, these changes were gradual and the McCain of Arizona and Dan Coats of Indiana offer their annual item-veto amendment. By reaching out to the thousands of Amer­ adjustments were well managed. Father They have 28 other co-sponsors, including ican communities with local chambers of com­ Connie remained the central force within St. Democrats Jim Exon of Nebraska and David merce, the U.S. Chamber has developed an Joseph's until 1976, when his health began to Boren of Oklahoma. agenda that reflects local business concerns. fail. He passed away 2 years later but his con­ More precisely, the Coats-McCain proposal It is based largely on the feedback received at tributions to his parish and the Ohio Valley will would revive a President's power to "re­ six regional legislative action forums held by be remembered for many years to come. scind," or delete, egregious spending items. the U.S. Chamber last fall. The agenda in­ A memorial fund was established in his That constitutional power has been dormant since 1974, when Congress steamrollered a cludes recommendations on such issues as name by his successor, Father Vincent J. President weakened by Watergate to elimi­ elementary and secondary education reform, Huger. He remained with the church for 7 nate the long-established power to impound access to health care, and rebuilding Ameri­ years and continued to implement the reforms funds. A President can still send up a pack­ ca's infrastructure. dictated by the Vatican II. He continued Father age of pork for rescission, but the money is And while I do not agree with every position Connie's legacy of activity and community in­ spent unless Congress votes not to; of course taken in the chamber document, I am satisfied volvement establishing many innovative activi­ it never does. The Coats-McCain amendment that the business community has brought ties for the parish. would make the rescission itself automatic; Congress would have to override if it still many constructive ideas to the ·national debate The current pastor, Rev. Thomas C. wanted the most outrageous pork. on America's future. Petronek, has established several programs The threat this poses to logrolling-as-usual C.J. "Pete" Silas gave up his chairmanship designed to expand the spiritual growth and can be seen in the fanatic opposition it in­ of the U.S. Chamber at the rally on Monday. well being of the people of St. Joseph's. The spires in Democrat Robert Byrd and Repub­ The success of this event represents the ?5th anniversary of the parish will culminate in lican Mark Hatfield. They are the two rank­ crowning achievement of his 1-year tenure. a huge celebration on March 1, 1992, featur­ ing Members of the Appropriations Commit­ ing a jubilee mass presided over by the new tee, a.k.a. Pig Heaven. Mr. Byrd has lately bishop. devoted his energy to trying to move much TRIBUTE TO ST. JOSEPH'S PARISH of the U.S. Government out of Washington to Mr. Speaker, it is my distinct privilege . and his state of West Virginia. IN TILTONSVILLE, OH honor to ask my colleagues to join me in ac­ Mr. Byrd will argue that every Senator clamation of the St. Joseph's parish. likes pork, which is exactly why the item HON. DOUGLAS APPLEGATE veto is needed. Like any addict, Senators OF OHIO need to be stopped before they spend again. A DEDICATED PUBLIC SERVANT An item veto puts the President back into IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the spending game in a way that restores ac­ Thursday, February 27, 1992 countability. It's true that an item veto HON. DICK ZIMMER couldn't touch entitlements, but it at least Mr. APPLEGATE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today OF NEW JERSEY would give a President more bargaining to pay tribute to the members of St. Joseph's IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES power with the Senate's Big Byrds. Church in Tiltonsville, OH, who are celebrating President Bush agrees with scholars who their ?5th anniversary as a Roman Catholic Thursday, February 27, 1992 say the Constitution already gives him the parish. Over the years the church has played Mr. ZIMMER. Mr. Speaker, Joe Pucillo is power to use an item veto, and claims to be an active role in the community; promoting one of the finest individuals in my district, and looking for the right item to strike. If he is serious, Mr. Bush has a great opportunity better schools, improved public facilities and a shining example to the rest of us in public now. If he asserts his item-veto power, Con­ programs for the needy. life. For more than three decades Joe has gress will be forced to defend its pork in pub­ St. Joseph's parish was formally organized shaped and guided the Somerset County com­ lic. The matter would go to the courts, early in 1917 by Bishop James Hartley. Father munity of Franklin Towns hip. which might side with Congress, but that John Queally, the parish's first pastor, initiated Joe has served Franklin Township well on would leave matters no worse than they are the plans for the building of the original church its industrial committee, its planning board, an now. Moreover, Mr. Bush would at least have and recovery. The construction of the church advisory council to the board of education, focused public attention on the main prob­ was completed in May 1918 under the direc­ and as civil defense director. He has been a lem, congressional spending. Mr. Bush's tax-pledge reversal has left him tion of Father Peter Crelly, the second pastor councilman, mayor, fire commissioner, and with a credibility problem; the public won't at St. James. The rectory, which was funded county freeholder. believe his promises unless he shows he's entirely by Father Joseph A. Weigand, was Joe went door to door to collect donations also willing to act. Just do it, Mr. Presiden.t. built adjacent to the church later that year. so his local volunteer fire company could buy February 27, 1992 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 4009 equipment. In the late 1950's he helped orga­ that the injustice of one person, is an injustice that position. She has touched so many lives nize the township into fire districts. Now to all people. She soon became close friends in our community and has made Flint a better Franklin Township has 1O fire houses, $1 mil­ with Edgar Holt, Floyd Mccree, and Helen place to live. We look forward to seeing lion of fire-fighting equipment and many fami­ Harris, people who shaped her life. Peppy, and her grandson Jordan, making the lies whose homes were saved from fire be­ Peppy attended school at C.S. Mott Com­ rounds throughout the community. I know she cause of Joe's efforts. munity College and the University of Michigan­ will continue the fight for human dignity and Before Joe was a freeholder, all of the Flint where she obtained her bachelor's de­ justice, a fight she has fought so well all of her gree in sociology. Soon after graduating, she county's offices purchased supplies sepa­ life. rately. Freeholder Pucillo suggested the coun­ worked as a home counselor for the Flint ty might save money if bulk purchases were School System and then began working for made by a central office. His colleagues Bob Leonard at the Genesee County Prosecu­ adopted the idea, but it was only one of many tor's Office in the Consumer Affairs Division. ROBERT ENGLAND RETIRES changes that Joe brought about. In this office, Peppy distinguished herself as AFTER 20 YEARS OF SERVICE TO When Joe moved to Franklin Township in an advocate for the people of Genesee Coun­ THE MARITIME INSTITUTE OF 1948, it was a quiet, rural New Jersey commu­ ty. However, it was her most recent position TECHNOLOGY AND GRADUATE nity. Now 40,000 people live there, and Joe with the Genesee County Community Action STUDIES has touched all of their lives in one way or an­ Agency that Peppy was most able to put her other. skills to work. On Saturday, this dedicated public servant As the director of the Neighborhood Service HON. HELEN DEUCH BENILEY will be honored by the residents of Franklin Center, Peppy was responsible for helping the Township at a testimonial dinner. I would like most economically vulnerable people in our OF MARYLAND community. Peppy greatly expanded the Sum­ the Members of this body to add their praise IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES in recognition of a man who has achieved mer Food Feeding Program in our community, what we try to do every day. Through his pub­ including many of the black churches. More­ Thursday, February 27, 1992 lic service, he made life better for those over, Peppy administrated the Temporary around him. Emergency Food Program, a program which Mrs. BENTLEY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to provided Federal commodities to the poor. recognize Robert E. England upon his retire­ The way she administered the program was ment after 20 years of service to the Maritime CONGRESSMAN KILDEE HONORS so innovative that it has been copied by sev­ Institute of Technology and Graduate Studies. PEPPY ROSENTHAL eral food providers around the country. She An outstanding administrator, Robert Eng­ helped to establish the women's shelter, a land will retire from his position as residence food bank, and a clothing center. Not only has HON. DALE E. KILDEE director at the age of 68. Robert England's ca­ she operated these programs to help the poor, OF MICHIGAN reer is one marked by distinction and integrity. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES she has hired welfare recipients who have be­ come some of her best caseworkers at the A lifelong resident of Baltimore, Bob served as Thursday, February 27, 1992 G.C.C.A.A. Neighborhood Service Center. a signal corpsman in the Army during World Mr. KILDEE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to Peppy has been very active throughout the War II. While in the service, he was stationed honor an individual who has done so much to community serving on the boards of the Urban at Attu and Kiska Islands off Alaska. From improve the quality of life for so many people League of Flint, Urban Coalition, Flint Jewish 194 7 to 1972, he worked his way up from in my hometown of Flint, Ml, Mrs. Peppy Social Services, Flint Jewish Federation Com­ clerk to general manager at the Southern Rosenthal. Mr. Speaker, Peppy has been a munity ARE, League of Women Voters, and Hotel and later went to work for the Lord Balti­ wonderful friend and a tremendous advocate the YWCA. more Hotel. for the needy in our community. But Peppy's work goes deeper than these It should be noted that these once premier Born in the Ukraine in 1935, Peppy endured programs and boards, her most important at­ hotels lost much of their standing about the a most difficult and painful childhood. During tribute is being a tireless and relentless advo­ same time Bob left. Many who know Bob World War II, the Nazis invaded Peppy's cate for our community. Over the years, hometown and created a Jewish ghetto. Fortu­ Peppy has repeatedly and successfully fought credit him with the quality and service the ho­ nately, Peppy and her family, which consisted the U.S. Department of Agriculture to provide tels had become known for and attribute the of her mother and father, escaped the ghetto for more food for the poor. She has gone to lost stature of these Baltimore institutions to and hid from the Nazis in a farmer's barn. One court on behalf of clients to prevent them from his departure. night, while her father was searching for a losing their homes, and she has worked with However, the Maritime Institute of Tech­ new hiding place, the farmer told them that local utilities to ensure that children and senior nology and Graduate Studies in Linthicum they would have to leave the barn soon. citizens would have water and heat. There is Heights, MD, has had the good fortune of Peppy's mother went to find her husband. A no question that Peppy has literally saved Bob's expertise and professionalism. Bob per­ short while later, Peppy's father returned, but lives in this community. As an advocate for the sonifies the American work ethic and Amer­ she never saw her mother again. Peppy's poor, the elderly, and the children, she has cut ican dream. He established his reputation with mother had been killed by the Nazis. Peppy through the bureaucracy of government. When hard work and dedication. and her father lost all their relatives in the Hol­ a person comes to Peppy for help, they know ocaust. After the war, Peppy lived in displaced she will do whatever it takes to help them. It is with utmost respect and admiration that camps across Europe, finally settling in Italy. And when other social service providers in our I congratulate Robert England upon his retire­ In 1950, Peppy and her family moved to Flint, community have a difficult problem with a cli­ ment. To invest two decades of one's life to Ml to begin a new life. A few years later, she ent, they know to call Peppy because she will one particular job reflects a great deal of de­ met Morrie Rosenthal and they married in know exactly what to do. Peppy's phone calls votion and satisfaction with one's place in life. 1956. on behalf of her clients are legend. Whether The contributions of Robert England to the Mr. Speaker, it is very important to under­ its calling her Congressman, mayor or State Maritime Institute of Technology and Graduate stand Peppy's childhood, because like so representative for help, or the local grocery Studies and to the maritime industry are un­ many others, it shaped the way she has store for excess food, Peppy knows how gov­ mistakable. Bob's hard work and dedication viewed her life. Peppy understands the ugli­ ernment works. But one thing is clear, she are a testimony to his fortitude of character ness of prejudice and racism, she has felt the never asks for help for herself, but only for her and spirit. pains of hunger, and she knows the loneliness clients. And her clients are from all over our of being disenfranchised. During the early community, black and white, labor and man­ Mr. Speaker, my fellow colleagues, it is with 1960's, Peppy became involved in the civil agement, and young and old. Peppy is re­ utmost respect and admiration that I commend rights movement. She did not get involved be­ spected and loved in all communities. Robert E. England upon a job well done. May cause it was politically the right thing to do, Mr. Speaker, Peppy has recently retired God bless him with continued health and hap­ she fought for civil rights because she knew from G.C.C.A.A. and we will all miss her in piness in the years ahead. 4010 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS February 27, 1992 CONGRESSMAN HEFLEY CON- congressional committee staffs. Colonel something to prevent the youth of Riverdale GRATULATES COL. TERRY M. McKenzie's valuable leadership and decision­ from falling into trouble and despair. Bert McKENZIE ON HIS SERVICE TO making includes daily contact on policy and Feinberg, with a little help from his friends, THE U.S. AIR FORCE strategy issues such as arms control, launch, has been that someone. space debris, and commercialization. What started out as a group of kids playing HON. JOEL HEFLEY We on the Armed Services Committee and ball in a courtyard has grown into a multiserv­ OF COLORADO in the House of Representatives owe Colonel ice agency that serves over 3,500 people a IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES McKenzie a great deal. His endeavors year in programs for everyone from pre­ throughout his career will have untold positive schoolers to senior citizens. All the people Thursday, February 27, 1992 impacts on both our national security and who have contributed to the success of the Mr. HEFLEY. Mr. Speaker, Col. Terry M. space postures for years to come. Given Colo­ Riverdale Community Center are to be com­ McKenzie, Vice Director of Plans at Head­ nel McKenzie's successful military career, his mended for their hard work and dedication to quarters, U.S. Space Command wife, Pam, should have a great deal of pride the community. [USSPACECOM], will soon be retiring after 26 in her contribution to the Air Force family, her They have all had the good fortune of work­ years of dedicated service in the U.S. Air community and our country. ing side-by-side with Bert Feinberg, whose ac­ Force. I would like to acknowledge his distin­ Col. Terry McKenzie will be retiring on April tivities in the community are certainly not lim­ guished military career. 1, 1992. We wish both Terry and Pam well as ited to the community center. For all he has Colonel McKenzie has demonstrated unsur­ they embark on a new chapter in their lives. done at the center and as a member of Com­ passed leadership and has made vital con­ munity Board 8 and the Riverdale Temple, his tributions to the security posture of the United friends and neighbors say "thank you" to Bert States. Most notable have been his achieve­ TERRORISM IN ANY FORM CANNOT Feinberg. ments in progressively more demanding lead­ BE CONDONED ership and management positions involving tactical command and control [C2], strategic HON. BENJAMIN A. GILMAN INTRODUCTION OF LEGISLATION defense, and space. OF NEW YORK EFFECTING THE TRUCKING . IN­ DUSTRY As an innovator in the tactical C2 mission IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES area, Colonel McKenzie provided day-to-day management of all tactical air control systems Thursday, February 27, 1992 HON. PETE GEREN in the United States, including 25 E-3 AWACS Mr. GILMAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise to inform OF TEXAS aircraft. He led a 300-person tactical control my colleagues that yesterday morning a bomb IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES unit through 1O exercises, including a 5,000- exploded outside a building housing the Syrian mile deployment with an experimental mobility mission to the United Nations in New York Thursday, February 27, 1992 package that reduced airlift by half. Colonel City. Across town, later that morning, another Mr. GEREN of Texas. Mr. Speaker, I am McKenzie served as part ·of the cadre which unexploded bomb was found with a note at­ joined by Congressman WILLIAM CLINGER of developed initial E-3 organizational and oper­ tached proclaiming "Free Syrian Jews." Pennsylvania, Congressman MIKE PARKER of ational plans. As one of the cochairmen of the congres­ Mississippi, and Congressman BILL EMERSON In strategic defense, Colonel McKenzie was sional caucus for Syrian Jewry, I want to ex­ of Missouri in introducing legislation today that directly involved in formulating operational re­ press my condemnation of this action, and in­ would exempt private trucking operations from quirements and employment concepts for bal­ deed, of all forms of terrorism. Syria's tiny certain unreasonable intrastate trucking regu­ listic missile defense [BMD]. He guided the Jewish community is held hostage by Syrian lations. USSPACECOM's BMD management organi­ President Hafez El-Assad, and two Syrian State economic regulation of intrastate ship­ zation and orchestrated the Command's inter­ Jews are currently in prison on scurrilous ping has a direct impact on consumers. Over action with SDIO. Colonel McKenzie spear­ charges. Resorting to violence on their behalf, 42 States exercise some degree of economic headed development of the BMD Operations however, is not the answer. regulation of intrastate trucking. Intrastate Concept briefing to the JCS and the briefing to This irresponsible act was immediately de­ rates are consistently higher than interstate Congress on Cheyenne Mountain Upgrade nounced by the Conference of Presidents of rates for similar cargoes and distances. It programs by the CINC. Also an expert in air Major Jewish Organizations, the Council for doesn't make sense to pay less to ship an defense operations, Colonel McKenzie led the the Rescue of Syrian Jews, the Jewish Com­ item from California to Texas, than to ship an development of the Government acceptance munity Relations Council of New York, and the item from city to city within Texas, Pennsylva­ criteria for the first Region Operations Control National Jewish Community Relations Advi­ nia, Mississippi, or any other State. Center and employment concepts for the sory Council. The congressional caucus for In some cases, companies have chosen to OTH-B radar, North Warning System, and Syrian Jews joins them in condemning this locate their facilities in adjacent States to take Seek Skyhook System. bombing, and pledges to continue its efforts of advantage of deregulated interstate regula­ Lastly, Colonel McKenzie's most recent sen­ freedom for Syria's Jews through diplomacy, tions. This action has deterred economic de­ ior staff assignments at USSPACECOM have public pressure, and other nonviolent means. velopment in most of these States. contributed in establishing USSPACECOM as Terrorism in any form cannot be condoned. The bill we are introducing today relates the primary DOD voice on military space is­ only to private trucking operations and private sues. While at USSPACECOM, Colonel carriers. Other legislation is pending in the McKenzie excelled as the executive assistant TRIBUTE TO BERT FEINBERG House Public Works Subcommittee on Sur­ to the Commander in Chief, directing his per­ face Transportation that addresses other as­ sonal staff and ensuring effective execution of HON. ELIOT L ENGEL pects of the intrastate trucking regulation staff actions in the headquarters. He also OF NEW YORK issue. served as the vice director of the plans direc­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Private carriers are restricted by most torate-a strategic planning staff developing States from hauling goods for related compa­ policy, doctrine, and concepts for space. Thursday, February 27, 1992 nies-for example, parents, subsidiaries or af­ His contributions to the space mission in­ Mr. ENGEL. Mr. Speaker, it is with great filiates, or outside companies. Many States cluded guiding the requirements development honor that I pay tribute to the Riverdale Com­ prohibit private carriers from using leased for space systems and USSPACECOM's in­ munity Center on its 20th anniversary, and trucks and drivers from the same source, thus volvement in DOD's acquisition process. As particularly the president of its board, Bert requiring large capital investments to run a pri­ the command's senior staff director for plan­ Feinberg. vate fleet. ning, programming, and budgeting activities, Two decades ago, Bert and his neighbors This legislation would allow private carriers Colonel McKenzie planned and participated in realized that there was no place in their com­ to: Haul goods from related companies-par­ preparation of USCINCSPACE congressional munity for teenagers to enjoy safe and enjoy­ ents, subsidiaries or affiliates-for compensa­ testimony and controlled interface with JCS/ able activities. With the rising scourge of drugs tion; use trucks and drivers leased from a sin­ service legislative liaison organizations and and crime on the streets, someone had to do gle source-leasing company or other carrier; February 27, 1992 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 4011 lease their own trucks and drivers to other car­ tion of continued exclusion from decision mak­ him in a nightclub in San Juan and was so im­ riers; . set up transportation subsidiaries that ing that directly affects their lives may be too pressed that he urged him to move to New can haul for the parent or related companies much for long suffering South African blacks, York City and study acting under the drama without State regulation, and haul for other and civil war is a real possibility. coach Wynn Handman. Mr. Julia soon won his shippers under the same rules as common In the past several years the international first role as Astolfo in a Spanish production of and contract carriers; and use vehicles and community has begun to take steps to reincor­ "Life Is a Dream" by Calderon de la Barca. personnel that are dedicated by other carriers porate South Africa into the community of na­ For the next 12 years, his repertoire ranged to the exclusive use of a company's private tions. These steps have been directly tied to from Shakespeare to Chekhov to musicals, fleet. the progress South Africans have made tcr first off-Broadway and, then in 1968, he made Mr. Speaker, the cost of intrastate regula­ ward improving the fairness and equity of their his Broadway debut as Chan in "The Cuban tions to shippers and carriers has been esti­ political and economic systems. The world has Thing." Mr. Julia enchanted public and critics mated in the hundreds of millions of dollars. watched very closely for signs of improvement alike with his commanding stage presence These costs are passed on to consumers. and extended support when they appeared. and his versatility. Excellent reviews ultimately The time has come for us to address the But it is crystal clear that the world will be just led to four Tony nominations, including one in issue of intrastate trucking regulation. The as quick to pull back and throw up a wall of 1971 for best actor in a musical. time is now. isolation around South Africa if the commit­ On stage, frequently under the direction of I hope that my colleagues will review this ment to progress does not continue. the late Joseph Papp, Mr. Julia performed in legislation and join us in supporting this impor­ The consequences of regressing are unmis­ productions of "The Proposal," "Macbeth," tanf bill. takable. The international community and, "Titus Andronicus," "As You Like It," "The based on history, the United States Congress, Taming of the Shrew," "King Lear," "Two will respond quickly and decisively by with­ Gentlemen of Verona," "The Cherry Orchard," SOUTH AFRICA ON THE EDGE drawing this support and isolating South Africa "Othello," "Indians," ''The Castro Complex," as never before. I have overhead other Mem­ "No Exit," "Your Own Thing," "Paradise Gar­ HON. JOHN EDWARD PORTER bers, including several in the Senate, suggest dens East," "Conerico Was Here to Stay," OF ILLINOIS the possibility of reimposing United States "The Persians," "The Emperor of Late Night IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES sanctions on South Africa if progress stalls or Radio," "The Robber Bridegroom," "Via Thursday, February 27, 1992 moves backward. This would be a very unfor­ Galactica," "Dracula," "Betrayal," "Where's tunate move, in my opinion, but it is one that Charley?," "Nine," "Design for Living," "Arms Mr. PORTER. Mr. Speaker, when I visited I think very likely if progress in South Africa and the Man," "The Threepenny Opera," and South Africa and saw first-hand the situation ceases. currently as Don Quijote in the well-received there, I was convinced that change in South The world has sent South Africa a repeating 25th anniversary production of "Man of La Africa was inevitable. The change envisioned message: There is no future in segregation-­ Mancha." is the complete abolition of apartheid, the insti­ not for the individuals who live in South Africa Mr. Julia made his film debut in 1971 in tution of a balanced democratic government and not for South Africa as a nation. The vote three productions: "The Organization Man," which allows participation by all citizens, re­ there on March 17 will determine more than "Been Down So Long It Looks Like Up," and spect for human rights, and economic oppor­ the fate of the constitutional negotiations. It "The Panic in Needle Park." Other films in­ tunity for everyone-in short equality and ra­ will determine the future of South Africa and clude "The Gumball Rally," "The Eyes of cial harmony. its place in the world community. Laura Mars," "One From the Heart," "The Last week, the momentum for this type of Tempest," "Compromising Positions," "Mack positive change in South Africa encountered a the Knife," "The Morning After," "Tequila Sun­ major roadblock and all of the gains that have A TRIBUTE TO RAUL JULIA rise," "The Penitent," "Moon Over Parador," been made in the last several years have "Kiss of the Spider Woman," "Romero," "Pre­ been put in jeopardy. HON. JOSE E. SERRANO sumed Innocent," "The Rookie," and "Ha­ On February 19, the Conservative Party OF NEW YORK vana." (CP) candidate Andries Beyers defeated the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Mr. Julia has been acclaimed for his ability National Party (NP) candidate Theuns Kruger to take on a broad range of roles. Successfully by 2, 140 votes out of a total of 17 ,397 cast in Thursday, February 27, 1992 overcoming the stereotypical casting practices a by-election in the town of Potchefstroom. Mr. SERRANO. Mr. Speaker, today I rise to from which too many actors suffer, Mr. Julia This seemingly unimportant election outcome pay tribute to a highly talented individual who has paved the way for Puerto Rican and other prompted the Conservative Party to claim that is the pride and joy of Puerto Ricans every­ Hispanic artists by establishing that a perform­ the ruling National Party and President F.W. where; Raul Julia. This internationally re­ er's ability to succeed in a role is not depend­ de Klerk no longer have the confidence of nowned Puerto Rican-born artist is presently ent upon his or her ethnicity. white people of South Africa and can no here in Washington performing the title role in In addition, Mr. Julia is also active in the longer represent whites at the Conference for "Man of La Mancha" at the National Theater. Hispanic Organization of Latin Actors [HOLA], a Democratic South Africa (Codesa). Codesa Most recently he has been seen in the very which promotes the development of theater in is presently in the process of preparing a draft successful film, "The Addams Family," in the the Spanish language and through which the constitution for South Africa that will be used role of Gomez, and will shortly be seen on preservation and advancement of Hispanic as a blueprint for creating a new, non-seg­ screen again in the soon-tcrbe-released film culture is promoted. Another organization to regated government for all South Africans. "The Plague." which Mr. Julia has devoted considerable time In an incredible gamble, President de Klerk Mr. Julia is much admired both by critics over the past two decades is the Hunger has made a bold move to reaffirm his authority and his acting colleagues for his exceptionally Project, whose aim is to eradicate world hun­ to proceed with reforms by calling for a na­ diverse artistic abilities. A complete enter­ ger by the year 2000. tional, whites only referendum to determine tainer, he can act, sing, and dance superbly. This generous, gifted man has dedicated who the whites want to negotiate on their be­ His has been a consuming, lifelong interest in himself to bringing joy into our lives through half at Codesa. Mr. de Klerk announced that theater. His very first role was the part of a his many talents as well as his contributions to if the National Party lost this referendum, he devil in a play while in the first grade of the battle against the devastating hunger and the National Party would resign, throwing school. He continued to perform in school prcr which plagues such a large percentage of the the South African political situation into chaos. ductions as well as various amateur produc­ world's population. With his talent and his con­ If the NP wins, President de Klerk will have a tions while studying for his bachelor's degree cern for the underprivileged, Mr. Julia is a clear mandate to proceed and the type of at the University of Puerto Rico and from great source of inspiration to Americans every­ change he envisions has a chance to become graduation on, he was determined to dedicate where. His example will enable future genera­ a reality. If, on the other hand, the Conserv­ himself fully to the acting profession. tions to enjoy the benefits of an artistic envi­ ative Party prevails, a new constitution is al­ Mr. Julia worked with various local theatrical ronment in which every aspiring artist will have most certainly out of the question, and apart­ groups and performed in nightclubs in Puerto the opportunity to display his/her range of tal­ heid will, in affect, be reaffirmed. The frustra- Rico. In 1964, the actor Orson Bean watched ents regardless of ethnic background. 4012 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS February 27, 1992 Mr. Speaker, please join me today in ex­ Congressional intent was to simplify an al­ A study prepared by Cambridge System­ pressing our gratitude to Mr. Julia for his con­ ready burdensome system of audits and com­ atics, Inc., estimates that during the 1990's the tributions to the advancement of Hispanics, for pliance activities and to reduce paperwork. A project will provide approximately $3 billion to his commitment to ending world hunger, and 1988 report by the National Center for Edu­ the Boston area economy-or $2 for every $1 for providing us with countless hours of pleas­ cation Statistics [NCES] found that school spent locally. With one of the highest unem­ ure through his magnificent artistic perform­ meal reporting requirements accounted for 44 ployment rates in the country, the estimated ances. percent of the reporting burden on schools. 4,000 jobs that would be created by the The committee has received numerous project would have a significant impact. complaints from local school districts, State During the 1970's and 1980's, the Federal RECOGNITION OF EMILY D. GRA- school food service authorities, and test pilot Government passed major clean water regula­ HAM ON HER SCHOLARSHIP sites detailing their concerns that the regula­ AWARD tions are overly complex, disorganized, puni­ tions and established Federal grant programs tive, and burdensome. to assist States and localities in meeting these HON. JIM COOPER This legislation will ensure that there is ade­ goals. Cities across the country received Fed­ OF TENNESSEE quate time to refine the instruments necessary eral matching grants representing between 55 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES to conduct the audits, address issues of equity and 75 percent of the cost of water and sew­ age treatment works. Thursday, February 27, 1992 and training, and complete successful field testing. Boston and a handful of other coastal cities Mr. COOPER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to did not receive these Federal grants because commend Emily Denise Graham on her selec­ they were in the process of seeking a modi­ tion as a regional recipient in the AAU/Mars FUNDING THE BOSTON HARBOR fication of the Federal regulations when the Milky Way High School All-American Award. CLEANUP Emily is a senior at Tullahoma High School grant program ran out. The EPA eventually in Tullahoma, TN. She has been recognized decided not to allow modifications in the clean for her excellent academic record, her leader­ HON. EDWARD J. MARKEY water requirements, leaving those cities to ship abilities, and her involvement with several OF MASSACHUSETTS build sewage treatment plants without the community service projects. As a regional re­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Federal grant program. cipient, Emily has received a $10,000 scholar­ Thursday, February 27, 1992 The legislation we are introducing today to ship and is now competing for a $40,000 na­ Mr. MARKEY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to provide $1 billion in Federal funds under the tional award. introduce legislation to provide Federal funding Clean Water Act for Boston Harbor will not Emily is currently ranked second in her for the cleanup of Boston Harbor. This legisla­ bring Federal funds to Boston in amounts pro­ class, a member of the varsity track, tion, which I am introducing with my col­ vided to other cities. But it represents a nec­ cheerleading and swimming teams, active in leagues from Massachusetts, Mr. MOAKLEY, essary and thoroughly fair Federal commit­ drama and music, a leader in her church, and Mr. STUDDS, Mr. ATKINS, Mr. MAVROULES, Mr. ment to cleaning up one of the most beautiful active in student government. She has been a KENNEDY, Mr. DONNELLY, Mr. FRANK, and Mr. and productive harbors in this country. positive influence in her school and her com­ EARLY, parallels legislation introduced in the H.R. 4339 munity, and is continuing her dedication to Senate by Senators KERRY and KENNEDY. It helping others by considering a career in med­ would provide a major new commitment to Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep­ icine. cleaning up Boston Harbor over the next 5 resentatives of the United States of America in It's great to know that even in this day and years. Congress assembled, age, there are many young men and women The legislation we have proposed today SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. like Emily eager to learn and help. I'm sure would provide $1 billion in Federal funding for her college years will be as positive as her This act may be cited as the "Boston Har­ the cleanup of the harbor over the next 5 bor Cleanup Funding Act." early years, and I hope that all she will con­ years-approximately 20 percent of the total tinue to share all she has learned with the cost of the project. SEC. 2. BOSTON HARBOR. people in her life. President Bush made the water quality Title V of the Federal Water Pollution Everyone who knows Emily is thrilled she problems in Boston Harbor a major campaign Control Act is amended- has been selected as a scholarship winner. issue in 1988. And although his proposals for I'm sure her parents, teachers, and friends are (1) by redesignating section 519 as section $100 million in fiscal 1992 and 1993 are a 520; and very proud, and I wish Emily the best of luck good first step, this is only a drop in the buck­ in the national scholarship competition and in (2) by inserting after section 518 the follow­ et for a project that will cost over $6 billion. ing new section: her future. While the President brought national attention "SEC. 519. BOSTON HARBOR AND ADJACENT WA­ to Boston Harbor, he has not brought national TERS. NATIONAL SCHOOL LUNCH funding in any significant amount. This bill will "(a) The Administrator shall establish a PROGRAM authorize funding the Federal Government's fair share to Boston Harbor. grant program to make grants to the State of Massachusetts for use by the Massachu­ HON. DALE E. KILDEE The need for this legislation is clear: The setts Water Resources Authority for con­ Massachusetts Water Resources Authority es­ OF MICHIGAN structing wastewater treatment works for timates that water and sewer rates in the Bos­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the areas served by the Massachusetts Water ton area will increase over 30 percent each Resources Authority. Thursday, February 27, 1992 year. In 1992, rates for Boston ratepayers will "(b) The Federal share of any construction Mr. KILDEE. Mr. Speaker, today I am intro­ be double the national average for major met­ project described in subsection (a) of this ducing legislation to delay the implementation ropolitan areas and by 1998 they will have in­ section shall not exceed 75 percent of the of regulations carrying out the coordinated re­ creased over 600 percent in 10 years. Within cost of construction of the wastewater treat­ view effort under the National School Lunch the next few years, water and sewer charges ment work. Program for 1 year. will even surpass property rates in some "(9c)(l) for the purposes of carrying out the The 1989 reauthorization of the School areas. This is a burden that simply can not be grant program under this section, there are Lunch Program included a new provision re­ shouldered by Boston residents alone. authorized to be appropriated $1,000,000,000 quiring the development of a unified system to The benefits of the Federal funding we pro­ for fiscal years 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, and 1997. ensure accountability through reasonable au­ pose for the local economy are substantial. "(2) The amounts authorized by paragraph dits and reviews. A major component of this Using MWRA estimates, the $1 billion in Fed­ (1) shall remain available until expended. provision required that such activities be co­ eral funding authorized by this Boston Harbor "(3) The amounts authorized by paragraph ordinated "in a manner that minimize[d] the funding bill would mean a yearly reduction of (1) shall be in addition to any other amounts imposition of additional duties on local food $150 per household and a reduction of $4,500 authorized to be appropriated under titles II service authorities." over the 30 year life of MWRA bonds. and VI of this Act.". February 27, 1992 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 4013 THE PRESIDENT SHOULD TERMI­ garian petition if approved, the American farm­ dairy prices received by farmers resulting in a NATE CERTAIN GSP PETITIONS er would be put in the position of subsidizing 13-year record low price for fluid milk. Clearly not only the European Community, but a large the dairy industry in this country cannot finan­ HON. STEVE GUNDERSON Dutch trading company, all at a time when the cially weather the price drop a GSP decision income of American dairy farmers is at an all­ OF WISCONSIN of this magnitude could cause; time low. Industry analysts predict that approving this IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Starting almost 1 year ago, we made a very GSP request could result in as much as 2 bil­ Thursday, February 27, 1992 strong case to Ambassador Carla Hills, the lion pounds, milk equivalent, of additional CCC Mr. GUNDERSON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today U.S. Trade Representative, concerning our ot:r purchases. This would add over $200 million to bring to the attention of my colleagues a jections and the obvious disadvantages of fa­ to the cost of the program. Part of any addi­ matter of great concern and to ask the support vorably considering this petition. On March 8, tional cost would add to the Federal budget of my colleagues in expressing the sense of 1991, I wrote to Ambassador Hills stating in deficit while part might be paid directly by the House of Representatives that the Presi­ part: dairy farmers under the dairy assessment pro­ dent should terminate certain current general­ I strongly believe that duty-free treatment gram. I would remind you that those dairy as­ ized system of preferences petitions from of Goya cheese would seriously dislocate do­ sessments come from the farmer's milk check, mestic hard cheese products and negatively Central and Eastern European countries. affect the Federal price support program and in other words, directly off his bottom line. I believe that every Member of this body injure U.S. dairy farmers. Under the provisions of the Food, Agri­ supports the efforts which have led to freedom I also told Ambassador Hills then what culture, Conservation, and Trade Act of 1990, for those Eastern European nations which those who are coming forward now to oppose dairy farmers will be assessed for the pro­ were dominated for decades by the Soviet this petitions will tell you, that is: jected cost of CCC dairy product purchases in Union. We have already done a great deal to Goya cheese is directly competitive with excess of 7 billion pounds, milk equivalent. support those emerging democracies and I be­ domestically produced Italian-type cheese. It The Secretary of Agriculture recently projected lieve those efforts should continue. is estimated that elimination of the 25 per­ CCC purchases for calendar year 1992 at 6.2 However, the administration and specifically cent duty could undercut U.S. hard cheese by billion pounds, milk equivalent. It is easy to certain elements in the U.S. Department of a minimum of 30 cents per pound, making it see that, should the Goya petition be allowed, State, in their enthusiasm to help these virtually impossible for U.S. manufacturers there would be an almost immediate and di­ emerging democracies and in their obvious ig­ to compete against this imported product. rect impact upon the price of milk and on dairy norance of the true state of American agri­ Those were the facts then and those are the farmer income. culture, have chosen to attempt to use the facts today. That this matter was pushed for­ Dairy farmers have already taken very generalized system of preferences, the GSP ward for consideration again a mere 3 months strong and painful steps to bring their produc­ Program, to reward certain of those emerging after the petition's initial rejection is a clear in­ tion in line with demand. The granting of this democracies with duty free access to the U.S. dication that this matter is not being consid­ petition would have the effect of being ex­ market. ered on its merits but on other foreign policy tremely discouraging to farmers who have GSP petitions which had been rejected on considerations. It is simply the manipulation of worked so hard to solve their own production May 3, 1991 after a thorough investigation the law based on foreign policy considerations management problems. were opened for re-review on July 12, 1991, to the detriment of the American dairy indus­ Should the Goya cheese petition be al­ try. lowed, we believe that not only would there be on Goya cheese, prepared or preserve mush­ We have under present GA TT rules a rooms, grape wine, and other products. immediate and devastatingly large duty-free cheese quota of 1112 percent of domestic pro­ The granting of these petitions would cause shipments of Goya cheese into the United duction which equals 2, 160 million pounds. great harm to the affected elements of the We would advocate that those who seek to States from Hungary, Argentina, and Uruguay, U.S. economy but I will direct my remarks to help Hungary, justifiably, pursue the same but a number of other countries would shift the particular petition of which I have the most course of action which we have advocated production to Goya cheese in order to take direct knowledge, and which has the potential with other new or emerging democracies. advantage of this situation. It is clear that al­ to do the greatest harm to dairy farmers all Thus, we believe strongly that the present lowing Goya to enter this country duty free over this Nation including my State of Wiscon­ quota, some of which is not used, should be would without question spell the end for do­ sin. reallocated to these emerging democracies. It mestic production of Italian-type hard grating To anyone who has studied this issue and is especially important that during this crucial cheese. read the documentation, it is quite clear that time for discussion and negotiations of both a Mr. Speaker and my colleagues, I hope that the proponents of these petitions within our new GA TT agreement and a North American you will agree with me that this House resolu­ own Government, while well intentioned, are Free-Trade Agreement [NAFTA] that our Gov­ tion should be passed on a expedited basis to attempting to provide economic benefits to ernment not randomly pursue policies which put this body on record in opposition to the re­ these emerging democracies, in this case, would totally undermine our present trade poli­ review of these rejected GSP petitions. Hungary, through the GSP Program because cies. And I want to make it clear to all concerned straightforward foreign aid is very difficult in In our communications to Ambassador Hills if we are unable to head off this ill-conceived our current budgetary dilemma. we have noted that none of the items being effort, then the time may have come for us to Granting GSP status to Goya cheese would re-reviewed are covered by a quota and could take a serious look at this program. If the GSP in fact help Hungary which is a producer of be imported in quantities that would severely Program is to be misused as it has been in this hard grating Italian-type cheese. But what hurt domestic interests. For instance, U.S. in­ this case to the detriment of A.merican dairy­ has not been clear previously is that the prin­ dustry sources in whom we have great con­ men and workers, then it may very well be cipal beneficiary of granting GSP status of fidence indicate that granting GSP status on time that we in the Congress put a stake in Goya cheese would be the European Commu­ Goya cheese could result in as much as the heart of what is fast becoming a monster. nity and South American countries, particularly 50,000 to 100,000 tons of Goya from all Argentina and Uruguay, which ship twice as sources entering the United States to compete much Goya to the United States as Hungary. with domestic product. TRIBUTE TO ROBERT H. Therefore it should be obvious that not only do To put this into perspective, 50,000 metric WHITSTOCK we run the very real risk of placing domestic tons of Goya cheese represents the equivalent cheese producers in jeopardy, we do so by of approximately 1 billion pounds of farm pro­ HON. DICK ZIMMER benefitting countries other than the one which duced milk; 100,000 tons would represent 2 OF NEW JERSEY initiated the Goya cheese petition. billion pounds milk equivalent. The milk pro­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Moreover, recent testimony before the GSP duction that would be displaced would be con­ Thursday, February 27, 1992 Subcommittee of the Trade Policy Review verted into additional dairy products sold to Group revealed that the principal beneficiary USDA's Commodity Credit Corporation [CCC] Mr. ZIMMER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to of the Goya petition would likely be the Amer­ under the domestic price support program. pay tribute to one of New Jersey's most spir­ ican proponent of the Goya petition, the Duna Recently, just a 1-percent surplus in domes­ ited and admired citizens, Robert H. Cheese Co., a Dutch-owned firm. If the Hun- tic production caused a 30-percent drop in Whitstock. 4014 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS February 27, 1992 As part of the Seeing Eye organization for Home health care has an important psychcr member of the community, and the people of 35 years, Bob has helped countless blind peer logical benefit for both patients and family and our State will continue to benefit from his work pie gain greater personal independence helps to contain costs by allowing the patient for years to come. I am proud to call him my through guide dogs, and he has been a major to remain at home. The recipients of this serv­ friend, and I wish him many years of contin­ reason why the institution was recognized as ice cut across all segments of society. The ued happiness and success. one of President Bush's "Thousand Points of VNA provides a broad range of services from Light." But equally important, he has been a therapy services to maternal and child care friend to the Seeing Eye's students and staff services. CONGRATULATIONS TO and, as one of only two blind employees, he Health care is indeed a very important and HOLLYWOOD TEMPLE BETH EL has worked to prove that blindness is not a current issue for many Americans today. The handicap. Visiting Nurse Association of Baltimore has HON. HENRY A. WAXMAN Despite obstacles, Bob excelled as a stu­ sought to service others through giving of OF CALIFORNIA dent, graduating from Hamilton College in themselves. Their hard work and dedication IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 1952 with honors. He · then received a degree truly is commendable. Thursday, February 27, 1992 from Harvard Law School and became a Mr. Speaker, my fellow colleagues, it is with member of the New York Bar. Before joining utmost respect and admiration that I ask you Mr. WAXMAN. Mr. Speaker, I ask you and the Seeing Eye in 1957, he was a history in­ to join me in recognizing the Visiting Nurse my distinguished colleagues to join me in con­ structor at the New York Institute for the Blind. Association. Throughout our Nation they have gratulating Hollywood Temple Beth El on their When he started work at the Seeing Eye, faithfully brought healing and compassion to 70th anniversary. On January 26, 1922, Holly­ Bob once said that his predecessor, Morris countless individuals. wood Temple Beth El was founded to serve Frank, "had accomplished miracles. And (he] the needs of the flourishing Jewish community didn't want to let people down by doing less." in Los Angeles. For the past 70 years, it has Well, Bob Whitstock has performed his own TRIBUTE TO MR. JOHN PAUL fulfilled this duty through industry and perse­ miracles and, upon his retirement, I think it is DOYLE verance and continues to be an asset and an safe to say that he never let anyone down. He inspiration in the Jewish community. is an inspiration to his profession and to any­ HON. FRANK PAilONE, JR. On April 5, 1992, Hollywood Temple Beth El one who has had the good fortune to know OF NEW JERSEY will be celebrating its 70th anniversary. On this him. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES momentous occasion, the temple will be hon­ I would like to thank Bob Whitstock for his oring two dedicated and committed members Thursday, February 27, 1992 tireless efforts and dedication to helping oth­ for their civic, humanitarian, and religious ers, and wish him continued happiness and Mr. PALLONE. Mr. Speaker, on Friday, causes-Arthur and Frances Linsk. success. March 6, a tribute is planned for a very special The Linsks have been invaluable members individual with the proceeds intended to bene­ of Hollywood Temple Beth El and assist the fit a very special cause. That evening in VISITING NURSE ASSOCIATIONS' temple in maintaining its position as the nu­ Eatontown, NJ, some of the many friends of cleus of the community. Arthur Linsk is the OF AMERICA WEEK, FEBRUARY Mr. John Paul Doyle of Brick, NJ, are planning 16-22, 1992 current chairman of the board and past presi­ a surprise event, which will also help raise dent of Hollywood Temple Beth El. His numer­ funds for the establishment of the John L. and ous philanthropic ventures include member of HON. HELEN DEUCH BENltEY Sarah J. Doyle Annual Lecture at Rutgers Uni­ the board of Shriner's Hospital for Crippled OF MARYLAND versity. Children, 33d degree Mason, and past master IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES John Paul Doyle has been one of the most of Loyalty Lodge No. 529 F&AM. Thursday, February 27, 1992 distinguished public officials in the State of Frances Linsk is currently a member of the Mrs. BENTLEY. Mr. Speaker, as you may New Jersey in general, and in the Ocean executive board of Hollywood Temple Beth El know, the week of February 16-22 marked the County area in particular, for some two dec­ and past president of the temple's sisterhood. observance of Visiting Nurse Associations' of ades. Mr. Doyle was elected to the State as­ Her outstanding performance in these posi­ America Week. I am proud to report that the sembly in 1973, one of the first Democrats tions has benefitted the temple and the com­ Visiting Nurse Association of Baltimore will be elected to the legislature from Ocean County munity. She is also a past matron of Ionic Me­ 97 years old this year and has made more in more than a half century. He was reelected norah Chapter for the Eastern Star. than 1 million visits to over 100,000 patients. eight times, serving until January of this year. Congratulations to Hollywood Temple Beth Founded in 1895 by Evelyn Pope, a young During his tenure, Mr. Doyle distinguished El in its 70 years of service to the community. graduate nurse, the Visiting Nurse Association himself as a leader on shore protection and May it continue to prosper and fulfill its goals [VNA] of Baltimore is Maryland's oldest and environmental issues, initiatives to promote of teaching spiritual and ethical values to largest nonprofit home health care delivery or­ New Jersey's tourism industry, programs for young and old alike and providing an inspira­ ganization and covers a five county region in the elderly and disabled, and tax relief issues. tion for civic welfare. central Maryland. He also held the position of majority leader Throughout history, the VNA has endured from 1982 through 1985 and deputy speaker the test of time and has seen Baltimore in the 1990-91 session. PUBLIC SERVICE RECOGNITION through the great Baltimore fire of 1904, tuber­ A graduate of Rutgers University and Rut­ WEEK culosis, flu epidemics, typhoid fever, and now gers Law School, Mr. Doyle has decided to AIDS. With 500 employees, the VNA of Balti­ give something back to his alma mater, the HON. STENY H. HOYER more has grown tremendously from the early State University of New Jersey. Thus, he is OF MARYLAND days when its first office opened over a candy working to create an annual lecture at the Uni­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES shop on South Charles Street. versity's Eagleton Institute of Politics for stu­ Regardless of race, color, creed, sex, age, dents and political scientists. In addition, John Thursday, February 27, 1992 or national origin, VNA is dedicated to, "the Paul Doyle has dedicated the lecture series to Mr. HOYER. Mr. Speaker, today I rise to ex­ provision of efficient and effective health care his parents, his late father John L. Doyle, and press my support for public service recognition services to patients in their homes." Their goal his mother Sarah J. Doyle who resides in week introduced today by my colleague, JIM is, "to assist each patient to regain optimal Brick. Further testifying to the closeness of the MORAN from Virginia. This resolution would health and independence, maintain their cur­ Doyle family, John Paul's brother and four sis­ designate the week of May 4-10, 1992 as rent level of function or experience a peaceful ters will be in attendance at next Friday's sur­ "Public Employees Recognition Week." death." As long as costs can be supported by prise tribute. Every Member of Congress has public em­ reimbursement sources, contributions and/or Mr. Speaker, it is a great loss that John ployees who police their streets, fight their grants, the VNA is available to all citizens re­ Paul Doyle is no longer a member of the State fires, teach their children, and protect their en­ gardless of their ability to pay as a basic assembly to serve the people of the State of vironment. Many public employees work for health resource. New Jersey. But he continues to be an active significantly less money than their private sec- February 27, 1992 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 4015 tor counterparts, and many, like police officers sible terms the placing of a pipe bomb outside This bill will provide Government support for and firefighters, take risks that the average of the Syrian mission to the United Nations, a private consortium that will invest in the in­ worker never faces. Nevertheless, they con­ and a second one in another New York neigh­ novation and commercialization of critical tech­ tinue in their work because they love it, and borhood. As a longtime advocate of freedom nologies, which are those identified by the Na­ because they feel a special sense of duty and for Syrian Jewry, I am deeply saddened by tional Critical Technologies Panel in its bian­ commitment to the society in which they live. such senseless violence, which has no place nual report. The following are the bill's major As a representative from a county with a amongst our cries for freedom for the 4,000 provisions: significant number of Federal employees, not Jews held hostage in Syria. I am thankful that Creation of an advanced technologies cap­ to mention the State, county, and local em­ no one was hurt in the attack. ital consortium [ATCC] to be made up of pri­ ployees I deal with in my daily life, I can say I am hopeful that we can soon achieve free­ vate enterprises, academic institutions, foun­ that our public servants have earned my re­ dom for all Syrian Jewry. Their desperate dations, and/or State and local governments spect. These men and women truly embody plight demands our full and immediate atten­ who are engaged in R&D of critical tech­ the spirit of President John F. Kennedy's chal­ tion, and their cause is done a profound dis­ nologies. lenge to us during his inauguration over 30 service by those who have committed these The Secretary of Commerce would be di­ years ago when he said, "Ask not what your senseless acts of violence. rected to make grants and loans to the ATCC, country can do for you-ask what you can do which would be matched by the consortium on for your country." THE NEED FOR A FEDERAL at least a 50-50 basis. This money would be I know many Congressman will welcome the TECHNOLOGY POLICY used by the ATCC to invest in critical tech­ opportunity to support this resolution, and that nologies by providing grants and loans to, or we are all looking forward to the week of May equity investments in, firms that are engaged 4. Our public employees serve the demands HON. ROBERT G. TORRICELLI in cutting edge research, development, appli­ and aspirations of this country, and we should OF NEW JERSEY cation, or commercialization in critical tech­ all be proud to say thanks, we are a better IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES nologies. Nation for your service. Thursday, February 27, 1992 The ATCC would be comprised of at least Mr. TORRICELLI. Mr. Speaker, much of the four private sector corporations who are them­ debate over a tax fairness package this week selves engaged in critical technologies work. IT IS TIME TO KNOW THE NAMES has centered on the need to provide an imme­ Participants would likely be large employers OF THE MEMBERS WHO diate boost to the recession-plagued economy who already invest substantially in R&D in the BOUNCED CHECKS and immediate relief for working families. But United States. They would have to be either we cannot ignore the need for legislation to United States-owned or incorporated in the HON. DAN BURTON address the structural deficiencies in our econ­ United States with a foreign parent from a OF INDIANA omy that have made this recession so dev­ country that treats U.S.-owned companies fair­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES astating. Over the past 20 years, we have lost ly. They would also have to commit to manu­ facturing in the United States any technology Thursday, February 27, 1992 our technological edge. Unless we come up with a long-term strategy for addressing that arising from ATCC support. Mr. BURTON of Indiana. Mr. Speaker, on problem, we will be unable to maintain our The bill would establish and advisory com­ October 3, I voted for, and the House passed standard of living and meet our future domes­ mittee made up of key government officials, House Resolution 236, which directs the Eth­ tic needs. and modeled on the Sematech precedent, to ics Committee to investigate the operations of Statistics abound to demonstrate the extent advise the ATCC and the Secretary of Com­ the House Bank and to determine whether to which the United States has lost its techno­ merce on appropriate technology goals for the specific Members of Congress repeatedly logical superiority. Our share of the global activities of the ATCC and a plan to achieve abused the banking privileges. Under House aerospace market-a market that we virtually those goals. Resolution 236, the committee must compile a created-has dropped from 79 percent in The ATCC would invest pursuant to a list of Members who abused the House Bank 1970 to 62 percent in 1988. In 1983, we held agreements with the recipient firms which de­ and determine what penalties are appropriate. 81 percent of the computer equipment and scribe how intellectual property or profits Mr. Speaker, it is now the end of February, software market, but that figure dropped to 61 would be shared if the new technologies are and we still do not know the names of the percent in 1989. Of course, the most notable commercialized. Members who routinely and repeatedly example of America's fall from technological The ATCC would be directed to expedi­ bounced checks. As of today, the committee superiority is the automobile market, where tiously transfer technology owned or devel­ has not finished its investigation and no list of our global market share has dropped from 46 oped by the A TCC to its participating mem­ offending Members has been made available to 23 percent between 1965 and 1988. bers, who would use it to improve manufactur­ to the public or even to Members of Congress. Even more troublesome than looking at the ing productivity. The American people want and deserve to past is looking at the future. The Commerce Funding for the ATCC would be authorized know who these check kiters are. Until these Department recently identified 12 emerging at no more than $200 million per year; $100 names are disclosed, we're all being tarred technologies that it said featured a combined million would be authorized for the first year with the same brush. This sentiment was ex­ U.S. market potential of $350 billion by 2000. and $200 million for each of the next 2 years. pressed to me just last week by one of my Unfortunately, the report indicated that if cur­ This legislation will help remedy our inability constituents, Jim Frank from Greenwood, Indi­ rent trends continue, the United States will fall to effectively identify, develop, and deploy ana. behind Japan in most of them and trail the Eu­ needed technologies in a timely fashion. In ad­ Mr. Speaker, it is time to disclose the ropean Community in several of them. dition, it is designed to deal with growing defi­ names of the Members who routinely and re­ America's ability to sustain its superpower ciencies in the venture capital market. peatedly abused the banking privileges so we status in the 21st century will depend on its We have the world's best research infra­ can restore integrity to the House of Rep­ economic strength. That strength will be de­ structure, the result of billions of dollars of in­ resentatives. fined by our ability to research, develop, and vestment in Government labs and universities commercialize critical technologies. We cannot over the past 40 years. We have 15 million continue to rely on the invisible hand of the companies involved in every known discipline SYRIAN JEWRY free market to maintain our preeminence in that can translate new research discoveries those technologies. Instead, we must foster into useful products, processes and services. HON. Bill GREEN greater cooperation between Government and But what we lack-and what this legislation is OF NEW YORK industry in technology policy. designed to give us-is an available pool of IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Today I am introducing the Advanced Tech­ venture capital to ensure that these resources nologies Capital Consortium Act. I am pleased are mobilized. Thursday, February 27, 1992 to note that identical legislation is being intro­ There are those who will immediately brand Mr. GREEN of New York. Mr. Speaker, duced today in the Senate by Senator JOHN D. this legislation as a mechanism for picking rise today to condemn in the strongest pos- ROCKEFELLER. winners and losers. But that argument fails to 4016 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS February 27, 1992 recognize that our Government needs to ap­ Williams in the dugout, I will also remember Let's not start there however because proach technology policy with a coherent strat­ the beauty of the true devoted fan in the roof­ there is quite a bit more before that. She's a egy. Establishing a critical technologies list top box, Jean Yawkey-for indeed the great­ native of Gaylesville, Ala., where she now re­ several years ago has helped us determine est baseball diamond in America is the true sides but between then and now she's estab­ lished roots with just about every facet of what is important. Now it's time to act in sup­ "field of dreams," Fenway Park. The great the company that has been the recipient of port of that list in a logical way. moments that Tom and Jean Yawkey have af­ her 50 years service. She is the daughter of Mr. Speaker, there is no longer any doubt forded millions of baseball fans over the years the late Frank and Elsie Cleveland, came that the Government must play a role in en­ will, I am sure, continue with the ongoing Red from a family of two brothers and two sisters couraging private R&D in critical technologies Sox organization. My thanks to the Yawkeys (besides Carolyn). She finished High School and industries. I believe that the best means for so many magical baseball moments over at Gaylesville, came to Trion looking for a of accomplishing this goal is to combine Gov­ the years as well as for the many personal job and was hired the very first time she ap­ ernment funding and advice with industry memories they afforded me. God bless Jean plied. She came to see Mr. Skip Henderson, Yawkey. was hired on the spot for the Glove Depart­ funding, experience, and profit motive. This ment of the General Office and went to work. approach will ensure that those technologies After doing clerical and filing work she be­ that are most important to America's competi­ TRIBUTE TO MRS. CAROLYN came Senior Clerk in 1945 in Shipping and tiveness are researched, developed, and Billing and transferred to Personnel Depart­ brought to market by American firms. I there­ CHESNUT ment where she became receptionist and fore urge my colleagues to support the Ad­ interviewer and has been doing that now for vanced Technologies Capital Consortium Act. HON. GEORGE (BUDDY) DARDEN the past 47 years. OF GEORGIA After her father died, Carolyn's mother, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Elsie, became the hostess for the fabulous Trion Inn where anybody and everybody who JEAN R. YAWKEY-A TRUE Thursday, February 27, 1992 BASEBALL FAN was connected with the Trion Company (be­ Mr. DARDEN. Mr. Speaker, today I rise to fore it became Riegel) stayed at one time or recognize Mrs. Carolyn Chesnut on 50 years another. Glove Mill girls in large numbers HON.ANDY IRELAND of service with Mount Vernon Mills, Riegel occupied the top floor (which was off limits OF FLORIDA Textile Division, in Trion, GA. She will retire on to boyfriends or any males for that matter) IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 27. and she lived there for a time within easy Mrs. Chesnut joined Mount Vernon Mills on walking distance of the work. The Personnel Thursday, February 27, 1992 Department was located at that time out on February 18, 1942, during the heat of World Mr. IRELAND. Mr. Speaker, it is with great the east side of the Finishing Plant facing War II. Her retirement comes on the brink of the railroad tracks. Within its confines she sadness that I report to this House that Boston an expansion of manufacturing facilities which was associated with and worked with such Red Sox majority owner Jean R. Yawkey died could result in the Trion Denim Mill becoming legendary figures as George Collette, John D. yesterday at the age of 83. Mrs. Yawkey the world's largest denim manufacturer. Taylor, Bob Powell, Sam Cook, two previous passed away at the Massachusetts General For 47 years, Mrs. Chesnut has worked in . editors of the Trion Facts, Sarah Agnew Hospital in Boston 6 days after suffering a se­ the personnel department of Mount Vernon, (later Myers), Mary Jo Logan and then C.B. vere stroke. Jean Yawkey meant more to the Riegel Division. For many years her respon­ Bricker when he moved into Personnel and Boston Red Sox, the Baseball Hall of Fame, sibilities included orientation of new employ­ assumed the responsibility for the FACTS the city of Boston and the city of Winter from Sarah, and of course our own J.V. ees. The warm and special way in which she "Shorty" Hawkins. Haven, Florida, than I can put into words. She welcomed newcomers always made them feel She married Judson Chestnut on June 25, led a distinguished, quiet life dominated by im­ right at home in the company's family of 1949, they lived about one year at the Inn and pressive actions. friends. then moved to the old Plaza Apartments just When long-time Red Sox owner Thomas A. Mrs. Chesnut always has performed her du­ west of the General Office. Sometime in the Yawkey died in 1976, Mrs. Yawkey became ties with unfailing dedication and dignity, serv­ 60s the old Plaza became history but before the general partner of the syndicate which ing as a role model to all who know her. She this happened, they moved back to runs the team. During that time her beloved is the recipient of the Zero Defects Achieve­ Gaylesville where their son, George, was baseball club won the Eastern Division of the born and where they now reside. Thus began ment Award, the highest honor bestowed upon the commuting that must of a certainty es­ American League three times and lost their employees of Mount Vernon Mills, Riegel Tex­ tablished some kind of record in that field only World Series appearance during that pe­ tile Division, for outstanding performance. because she has been commuting to and from riod to the New York Mets in 1986. Jean Mrs. Chesnut's special story is told in the Gaylesville for about 34 years. The distance Yawkey attended every Red Sox home game, following article published in the February 26 has been covered by a round trip through all cheered her team on and meticulously kept edition of Trion Facts. At this time, I would like kinds of severe weather, road conditions, ice daily score in a custom-bound set of score to share this story with my distinguished col­ storms and what have you but if it is pos­ cards. Even though it was reported that her leagues, and ask that they join me in wishing sible to get into Trion at all, Carolyn makes health started to fail last year, she attended all Mrs. Chesnut the best in her retirement years. it through, you can depend on that. In her work at Personnel the direct respon­ home games. Since 1984 Mrs. Yawkey had She has more than earned it. sibility for the Quarter Century Club has been a director of the National Baseball Mu­ [From the Trion Facts, Feb. 26, 1992) been on her shoulders, keeping the records seum and Hall of Fame. She was the only CAROLYN CLEVELAND CHESNUT COMPLETES 50 up to date, an accurate list of active and in­ woman ever elected to serve on that board. YEARS SERVICE active members filing employment records As was her husband before her, she was a It's not been done more than five or six that are referred to very often by Riegel well-known philanthropist and was beloved in times within the whole of Riegel organiza­ managers and staff people for vital informa­ both the Boston and Winter Haven commu­ tion and to be listed with this distinguished tion seeing that employees who earn merit nities. list is indeed a singular honor. Beginning pins are properly recognized and presented with your writer's earliest recollection of 50 with their awards. The list of members is Mr. Speaker, I had the great honor to be year employees, C.H. McCullough moving up used to seat the club member during the An­ able to call Jean Yawkey a friend. Several through people like Albert Croy, Ann Hen­ nual Quarter Century Banquet which inci­ times a season I would go to Boston and visit derson, John Martin, Hobert Henderson, J.C. dentally is coming up shortly. Occasionally a with her in her box and cheer for the good ol' Woods, just to mention those within Trion's long time member passes from the scene and Red Sox. I have had the privilege of working corporate limits, you are in distinguished must be recorded and proper sentiment sent with and knowing the Yawkey family and all company indeed and now we add the name of to the family. the Red Sox family since the team moved Margaret Carolyn Cleveland Chesnut. Re­ The Personnel was directly concerned with their spring training headquarters to Winter member the lady who signed you up for the huge Army-Navy E Awards in 1943 when work, asked you all those questions about the production lines of people at The Trion Haven many years ago. Combined Charities donations, home ad­ Company were recognized for outstanding As long as I remember the grace of Ted dress, dependents and insurance and asked war work and Personnel was responsible for Williams at the bat, the splendor of Carl Yas­ you to sign your work card, that's her. She's listing the Personnel in service and arrang­ trzemski in the field, the speed of Roger been doing that ever since 1945 when she first ing the details of the presentation. It was Clemens on the mound, the genius of Dick came into Personnel. held out in the park in front of the Glove February 27, 1992 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 4017 Mill which is now offices of the Finishing son, Ann Henderson, Albert Croy, those that minimum wage or the prevailing wages for Plant Manager and Production and Schedul­ come to mind. individuals employed in similar occupations. ing. Carolyn is the only one of this group still Wages may be supplemented from local re­ In 1945 the merger of the Trion Company actively working. She's a very special lady sources. and Riegel formed the Riegel Textile Cor­ and has accomplished a very special job for The average Federal share of wages for poration which existed until the consolida­ over 50 years. jobs created under this Act cannot exceed 75 tion with Mount Vernon in the mid 80s. The Congratulations to Carolyn Cleveland percent of the national "average weekly huge Centennial celebration in Trion recog­ Chesnut on her Golden Anniversary with earnings of production or nonsupervisory nized our progress from 1845 to 1945 and laid Riegel Mount Vernon. At this writing she is workers on private, nonfarm payrolls" (a Bu­ the burden of a lot of records and production still actively working in Personnel and is reau of Labor Statistics term of art, which work at the feet of Personnel and although planning an upcoming retirement later this annualized is about $18,900 and 75 percent is not directly involved in the preparation she Spring. about $14,000). practiced and played a role in the acting out The authorization is: $4.5 billion for fiscal on the hillside at the Trion Golf Course, one year 1992 and an authorization for succeeding of the biggest celebrations ever seen in JOBS FOR THE 1990'S fiscal years of the product of 4 percent of the Trion. She still found time for a lot of sports total number of unemployed individuals activities including being on the undefeated HON. PAT Will.IAMS multiplied by 75 percent of the national "av­ baseball team in 1945 and was pictured along erage weekly earnings of production or non­ with Gartrelle Duff, Roberta Langston, Dot OF MONTANA supervisory workers on nonfarm payrolls" Lecroy (Camp), Marvorine Bricker, Daphne IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES (thus, what we are saying is that we want an Williams and also played softball, tennis for Thursday, February 27, 1992 authorization to provide jobs for only 4 per­ the Independent Girls teams. A busy young cent of the unemployed :;i,t wages that are lady was Carolyn Cleveland Chesnut. Mr. WILLIAMS. Mr. Speaker, today I rise to only 75 percent of the average wage); [this Carolyn's love of music, especially classi­ introduce legislation to provide jobs for our multiple would yield: 8.9 million unemployed cal music, is one of her hobbies and this is Nation's unemployed. Currently, there are 7.1 4% $18,900 75% = $5 billion at a 7.1 % unem­ easily understandable because Judson and million Americans unemployed. Future layoffs ployment rate]. Carolyn's son, George, is an accomplished pi­ are being announced almost every week in anist, extremely talented and gifted. George our national news media. It is clear that Ameri­ now resides in Atlanta where he is organist ca's workers need useful employment now. RESTORING TAX CREDITS FOR and Choir Director at an Episcopal Church. SOLAR ENERGY George has played background music for the My legislation will provide productive em­ Quarter Century Party and also performed a ployment opportunities to unemployed individ­ recital on several occasions including a con­ uals in the repair and rehabilitation of essential HON. CH~TER G. ATKINS cert in Trion at one time a few years ago at community and educational facilities; in the OF MASSACHUSETTS the First Baptist Church. George has taken conservation, rehabilitation, and improvement IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES numerous training on an accelerated basis of public lands; and in public safety, health, Thursday, February 27, 1992 for his music and is a master at the key­ social services, and other activities necessary board. She also loves her home and loves to to the public welfare. Funds will be available Mr. ATKINS. Mr. Speaker, the Tax Fairness work on the outside around the homeplace, and Economic Growth Act does a great many plus she loves to read. to cover the necessary labor costs as well as for the acquisition of tools, equipment, and things; it restores progressivity to the Tax As a result of her dedication and loyalty, Code and encourages economic growth. But I she was recognized in December 1972 and materials. again in October 1974 as an Achievement A summary of the legislation follows: rise today because the bill does not do one of Winner in Riegel 's prestigious ZD Program WILLIAMS' JOBS BILL DESIGN the things that I think is important for the fu­ and the Corporate Trip which came later This could produce 320,000 jobs at the fiscal ture of this country: redirect resources toward from previous winners. She has achieved sev­ year 1992 authorization level ($4.5B) and renewable energy. eral perfect attendance years at Personnel wage levels in the legislation. These jobs Our Tax Code currently favors the use of which came as a direct result of that extra would start within 30 days after funds are al­ nonrenewable fossil fuels. About 2.5 billion effort which could achieve it. located. dollars' worth of tax incentives were given last Throughout the years, Carolyn Chesnut Out of the funds appropriated for this act, year to the fossil fuels industry. Renewable has been a bulwark of efficiency and dedica­ 80 percent shall be spent on government and tion. Coming to work through all kinds of solar energy, however, received less than 2 private nonprofit jobs which will repair and percent of that. Furthermore, instead of creat­ difficulties, doing mountains of paperwork, rehabilitate public facilities; provide public playing sports on her own time, coordinating safety, health, or social services; or rehabili­ ing more equity, the version being considered critical records of the elite merited group, tate or improve public lands and the environ­ today makes the situation worse by allowing she has seen numerous of Trion's most dedi­ ment. The mix of jobs within the 80 percent the solar energy investment tax credit to ex­ cated people retire from jobs on which a life­ is to be determined locally, based on local pire in June. time was spent and keeps the lifeline open on needs. Of the remaining 20 percent, half goes Reliance on imported oil has risen to over communication among these elite building to repair and renovation activities at ele­ 50 percent. Imported oil . also comprises the blocks through the passing of time. mentary and secondary schools and half goes largest component of the U.S. trade deficit. She has not only been a witness to history for higher educational facilities. The United States currently has the lead in but also a vital working cog in its wheels, Allocations are made to local governments providing part of the glue that holds it to­ and Indian tribes with unemployment rates several promising solar technologies, however, gether. She loves her company, is one of its in excess of 6.5 percent, and funds flow di­ without continuing assistance, this advantage most dedicated supporters and has earned rectly to the administrative entity of the will vanish to our economic competitors. We her niche in history. Recently an article was JTPA service delivery area in which the have been struggling in this Congress to de­ written naming her as one of the three long­ local government is located. An area of con­ velop a comprehensive energy policy. We est achievers in Riegel history, along with tiguous census tracts equaling a population have also tried to stimulate the economy and Sybil Williams and Harry Farrow. Harry and of 10,000 or more, and with unemployment provide jobs. Mr. Speaker, we must not forget Sybil have since retired leaving her alone in rate in excess of 6.5 percent, could also be el­ there is a strong connection between our en­ the 50 year category. Sybil came to work igible. only about two months after Carolyn in 1942 Not less than 75 percent of the funds shall ergy choices, a healthy environment, and a and Harry in June 1942 creating this exclu­ be used for wages and benefits and not more sustainable economy. According to a report of sive threesome at which Carolyn stood at the than 10 percent shall be used for administra­ the Union of Concerned Scientists, the Natural head of the table. tion; the remainder shall be used for mate­ Resources Defense Council, the American Carolyn now joins an exclusive group of 50 rials and supplies. Council on an Energy-Efficient Economy, and year merited employees which is limited to From the funds allocated for jobs with gov­ the Alliance to Save Energy, renewable en­ less than 10 out of all the former Riegel/ ernments and nonprofits: 2 percent shall be ergy could make up half of our Nation's en­ Trion Co. people which goes back to people reserved for Indian tribes; 5 percent for the like Mr. " Son" Wooten who had 58 years to Governor for State jobs within eligible juris­ ergy needs by the year 2030, but only if the his credit and was so recognized during dict ions; and 93 percent for eligible jurisdic­ Government becomes a leader in this area. Trion's fabulous Centennial celebration in tions. Mr. Speaker, the small initial subsidy rep­ 1945. Others include J.C. Woods, John Mar­ Wages shall be paid which are not less than resented by this tax credit aids this fledgling tin, Mr. C. H. McCullough, Hobert Hender- the highest of the Federal, State, or local industry and provides a foundation for an 4018 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS February 27, 1992 economy built on renewable, clean energy. tine's Day, the President signed this year's are assessing stroke risk factors, including would like to have seen these tax credits in­ proclamation. diet, smoking, and high blood pressure. cluded in the bill. I hope this situation will be I urge my colleagues to join me in saluting During the third year of the Decade of the rectified and we can work to keep it in con­ the efforts of the Federal Government and the Brain, I urge my colleagues to provide signifi­ ference with the Senate. American Heart Association and its 3.5 million volunteers in battling this country's No. 1 kill­ cant growth in funds to allow the NINOS to er-cardiovascular diseases, including heart move toward the goal for stroke identified in NATIONAL MANUFACTURING WEEK attack and stroke. According to the AHA, the the National Advisory Neurological Disorders POINTS UP NEED FOR TELE­ Nation's largest voluntary health organization and Stroke Council's June, 1990 Implementa­ COMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT dedicated to the reduction of disability and tion Plan: Decade of the Brain, "prevention of MANUFACTURING BILL death from cardiovascular diseases and 80 percent of all strokes 13nd protection of the stroke, from 1979 to 1989 the adjusted death brain during the acute strokes within the Dec­ HON. JIM SLATIERY rate for coronary heart disease and stroke ade of the Brain." Increased resources for OF KANSAS dropped 30 percent and 32 percent, respec­ stroke research are vital in light of the sci­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES tively. However, the AHA points out that in entific opportunity in this area and the Nation's spite of this drop in the age-adjusted mortality growing older population. According to the Thursday, February 27, 1992 rate, in the same time frame, the actual num­ American Heart Association, about 72 percent Mr. SLATIERY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to ber of cardiovascular deaths fell only 2.6 per­ of stroke victims are 65 years of age of older. recognize National Manufacturing Week. The cent. skill and ingenuity of American manufacturers The research, prevention, and education and workers has long been the envy of the programs of both the AHA and the National In­ world. stitutes of Health have produced handsome RADIOACTIVE RUSSIANS But we're all painfully aware that several results; however, much more needs to be critical sectors of our manfacturing economy done. The AHA reports that cardiovascular have lost their competitive edge. As a nation, diseases claim a life in the United States HON. JAMF.S T. WALSH we must ensure that other industries do not every 34 seconds and more than one in four experience the same fate that earlier befell our Americans suffer from one or more of these OF NEW YORK automobile, steel, and consumer electronics diseases at an estimated cost in 1992 of IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES industries. $108.9 billion in health care and lost productiv­ As we recognize American manufacturers ity. Thursday, February 27, 1992 this week, it is ironic that one sector-tele­ While I recognize the seriousness of all car­ Mr. WALSH. Mr. Speaker, I rise to praise communications-is not as strong as it could diovascular disease, I would like to highlight the efforts of relief organizations such as the be. The restrictions imposed by the Modifica­ my grave concern about one of these dis­ tion of Final Judgment [MFJ] have prevented eases in particular-stroke. Stroke-a cardio­ Children of Chernobyl Relief Foundation, a seven capable American corporations, and vascular disease that affects blood vessels group that provides aid to children who are their workers, from designing, developing, or supplying oxygen and nutrients to the brain­ suffering from the ravages of Chernobyl. manufacturing telecommuncations equipment. is the third largest killer in the United States The children of Chernobyl Relief Foundation The irony is even more apparent when we and a leading cause of disability. is a nationwide, humanitarian relief organiza­ see front-page headlines in the New York The American Heart Association estimates tion that specializes in aiding the children af­ Times: "Research Spending Is Declining in that in 1992 stroke will strike 500,000 Ameri­ fected by the 1986 catastrophe. In less then 3 U.S. As It Rises Abroad." This February 21, cans, killing over 145,000. Moreover, some years this organization has arranged six major 1992, article, citing a National Science Board epidemiologists believe that there is a resur­ airlifts of medical supplies to the Ukrainian Re­ report, notes that, "American spending on re­ gence in the number of new cases of stroke. public. More importantly, the Children of search and development has begun to fall for Research has shown that African-Americans Chernobyl Relief Foundation is the only major the first time since the 1970's, even as foreign are more prone to die or be disabled from Chernobyl aid provider which has developed a rivals increase their investment in research." stroke, possibly as a result of higher incidence system of meticulous safeguards, to make Last year, my colleague from Louisiana, Mr. of high blood pressure-the most significant sure that the aid provided actually reaches its TAUZIN, and I introduced legislation which risk factor for stroke. In fact the December destination. would reverse this trend in a critical sector of 1991 edition of "Stroke," one of AHA's six sci­ our economy, telecommunications. This bill, entific journals, reports two studies showing The need for a massive infusion of medical H.R. 1527, would repeal the manufacturing re­ African-American stroke victims suffer more aid to the Ukraine is undeniable. As of Janu­ striction on the regional Bell companies, offer­ disability and recuperate at a slower rate than ary, the Ukrainian Ministry of Health reported ing them the economic incentive to conduct white patients. that there was a critical shortage of basic research and development. The AHA reports that stroke survivors in the medicine and food in hospitals. The adminis­ The Senate has already passed S. 173, a United States now number about 3 million; tration's recent airlift of medical supplies to the companion to H.R. 1527. On the occasion of but, many of ·these victims confront mental region through its "Provide Hope" operation National Manufacturing Week, I urge my col­ and physical disabilities and extraordina,Y has temporarily eased the shortage of medical leagues to take action to strengthen a critical medical expenses. The AHA estimates that in supplies. However, the need for continual air­ manufacturing sector of our Nation by support­ 1992 stroke will cost the United States $16.7 lifts of medical supplies to Ukrainian hospitals ing H.R. 1527. billion in related health care costs and lost is imperative productivity. Yet, the Department of Health and Human There were thousands of children evacuated AMERICAN HEART MONTH Services research investment against stroke from the region most heavily contaminated by totals only $94 million. The National Institute Chernobyl's radiation. A frighteningly large HON. LOUIS STOKFS of Neurological Disorders and Stroke [NINOS], number of these children are already suffering the Federal focal point for all neurological re­ from cancer, leukemia, thyroid disorders, birth OF OHIO defects, and other immune deficiencies. The IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES search, including research on stroke diag­ nosis, treatment, rehabilitation, and prevention; world's response to Chernobyl and its victims Thursday, February 27, 1992 devotes only $60.295 million in the fight has been spotty. The victims of Chernobyl, Mr. STOKES. Mr. Speaker, I stand in sup­ against America's third largest killer and chief particularly the children who have been most port of American Heart Month. By a joint reso­ cause of disability. However, I applaud the severely affected by the explosion, can not be lution in December 1963, Congress requested NINOS for conducting two studies in an effort abandoned. I urge my colleagues to push for that the President issue an annual proclama­ to explain the disproportionate incidence and additional humanitarian relief to Ukraine and to tion designating February as American Heart mortality rates from stroke between African­ exhort the administration to show more of a Month. In an Oval Office ceremony on Valen- Americans and white Americans. Investigators commitment to the children of Chernobyl. February 27, 1992 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 4019 A TRIBUTE TO ILLINOIS STATE of life and hope to otherwise terminally ill pa­ Mr. Speaker, my colleagues in the House REPRESENTATIVE MYRON OLSON tients throughout our Nation and the world. can take great pride in the roll they have When I began my work more than 6 years played in supporting the growth of the National HON.J. DENNIS HASTERT ago to establish this national registry, I was Marrow Donor Program. They can be sure told by many medical experts and researchers that the moneys we have appropriated for the OF ILLINOIS that this program would never work and that program through the Navy and National Insti­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES we would never succeed in recruiting more tutes of Health gave birth to the national reg­ Thursday, February 27, 1992 than 50,000 donors. Proudly I report that in istry and have provided it with its base of sup­ Mr. HASTERT. Mr. Speaker, on Saturday, less than 41/2 years, we have met and sur­ port. These funds have been wisely but f ru­ January 25, 1992, the people of Illinois lost a passed that pessimistic prediction 10 times g ally spent to be sure that the program gets dedicated public servant. Seventieth District over as we continue our work to build a na­ the most for every dollar invested. The portion State Representative Myron Olson collapsed tional registry of 1 million volunteer donors. of these funds dedicated to donor recruitment at his home after shoveling a heavy weekend As I have said so often, the secret to the programs has provided the boost that was snow. success of this program is people, people who needed to spur the growth of the registry. Myron and his wife, Rosemary, made their are willing to be part of this modern medical They also enabled the National Marrow Donor home in Dixon, IL, The boyhood home of an­ miracle that is saving lives every single day. Program to devote special attention to the other great American: President Ronald More than 1, 150 patients have found matched need to target minority groups to ensure that Reagan. unrelated donors through the registry in the the registry reflects our Nation's great ethnic There must be something about Dixon and past 4 years and we are now facilitating an diversity. Less than 2 percent of the first Lee County that produces the finest, because average of 40 transplants per month. Last 20,000 volunteer donors were minorities. both men shared a great compassion for peo­ month alone, a record 55 transplants were Today they number more than 60,000, or 14 ple, a contagious sense of humor, a tireless completed. percent, with 20 percent of the new volunteers dedication to serving those in need, and a This is not only a national program that coming into the registry being from minority passionate love of America. touches virtually every American community, groups. Clark Kelly, a seasoned political reporter for but it is a global program which enables mar­ With more than 70 donor centers and 40 the Dixon Telegraph, summed up the feelings row to cross international boundaries several transplant centers, the National Marrow Donor of so many in a front page tribute on January times each month. Program continues to expand its reach across 27. Having sponsored and been involved with our country to meet the growing demand for Myron was a public servant in the truest hundreds of donor recruitment and education donors and transplants. The program also sense of the word. He was a friend. He didn't drives throughout our Nation, I can tell you continues to expand its technical base to bring ask your brand of politics. You came to him that the response to our life-saving message on line the most sophisticated computer tech­ for help and if it was in his grasp, he helped. has been overwhelming. Whenever an individ­ nology to expedite critical communications If it wasn't, he would turn you over to some­ ual or group learns about the program, they with transplant and donor centers, doctors, pa­ one who could. can't wait for their opportunity to roll up their tients, and volunteers. Myron loved politics but he hated phoni­ sleeves and take the simple blood test that is The record of success of this program is un­ ness. He wanted to know where you stood up required to join the registry. paralleled and the results of the success are front. It didn't matter if you had a different Every individual involved with this program opinion. seen every day when another patient walks I honestly believe Myron did not have an is a true American hero. This includes the out of a transplant center cured of leukemia or enemy in the world. With him, what you saw medical researchers who pioneered and con­ any 1 of 60 other fatal blood disorders. But was what you got. tinue to perfect the marrow transplantation and there remains much more to be done, be­ Today, Myron is gone. There is an empti­ tissue typing techniques, the doctors and cause even though we match donors and pa­ ness in my heart because guys like Myron nurses who care for our patients, the donor tients at the rate of more than 1 per day, we only come around once in a lifetime. and transplant center coordinators who share need to match them at the rate of 24 per day He left a legacy that those who come after the excitement of every donor and patient who if we are to treat every American patient in him can build on, but try as they might they have been matched for a transplant, the staff will never top him. need of a transplant. I have lost a friend. God gained a public of the National Marrow Donor Program Continued Federal support will help us to servant. I have no doubt He welcomed Myron throughout our Nation who live this program achieve this goal by continuing to build the na­ on Saturday with open arms saying "well every waking hour, the volunteers who have tional registry. These funds will also help en­ done thou good and faithful servant.'' come forward to join the national registry and sure that the registry continues to expand its Dixon is a place where Americans still wave give hope to another human being, the pa­ ethnic diversity so that all racial groups are the flag with pride. On the day of Myron's fu­ tients who cling to the hope that a donor will well represented and have the opportunity to neral the huge flag on the courthouse lawn be found and that their transplant will be a find a matched donor. gently waved in the cold winter breeze at half success and will help further the science, and Other support is required, however, and will staff in tribute to a fallen friend. Myron Olson's finally the thousands of volunteers who have continue to come from community wide efforts life was a credit to that flag and to the great taken this program on as a cause and who such as those held in all parts of our Nation Nation it represents. We are richer because have recruited donors in their places of work, from St. Petersburg, FL, to Longview, TX, to we had the privilege to know him. their neighborhoods, and throughout their Spokane, WA, and to right here in our Na­ communities. tion's Capital. An important source of this sup­ I think of the hundreds of families that initi­ port has come from American businesses and NATIONAL MARROW DONOR REG­ ated donor recruitment drives in their home­ industries large and small. Many business ex­ ISTRY TOPS HALF A MILLION towns to give hope to a loved one. And I think ecutives who have learned of the program VOLUNTEERS of the thousands of other individuals who took have agreed to undertake and sponsor donor on the cause to recruit donors simply because education and recruitment drives for their em­ HON. C.W. BILL YOUNG they wanted to help another person in need. ployees. More than 500 businesses and cor­ OF FLORIDA Such was the effort that was begun last year porations have joined these efforts. Among by one woman in the small town of Longview, them are some of our corporate giants such IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TX, which developed into a groundswell that as 3M, BP America, and General Mills. In my Thursday, February 27, 1992 has enveloped the entire State of Texas and district alone, 25 businesses, including the Mr. YOUNG of Florida. Mr. Speaker, there its neighboring States. Called "Because I Home Shopping Network which was one of is good news to report today. The National Care," this crusade has organized walks to the first corporate sponsors, have sponsored Marrow Donor Program has reached a major raise funds for tissue typing and organized wide scale donor recruitment efforts. milestone as the national donor registry has donor recruitment drives throughout the South­ Mr. Speaker, establishing and funding the toppled half a million volunteers. They have west. It is symbolic of the great American spirit National Marrow Donor Program has been taken the quick and simple blood test required of voluntarism through which we have experi­ one of the most rewarding experiences of my to be listed in the registry to offer the living gift enced so much success these past 4 years. life. With the continued support of my col- 4020 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS February 27, 1992 leagues in the House, and the volunteers ward reducing our spiralling Federal deficit. economic package that increases taxes on throughout our Nation without whose energy For this reason, today I introduced legislation upper income taxpayers in order to finance a and excitement it would not be possible, I expressing the sense of Congress that this tax cut for middle-class Americans that would soon will be able to report to you that we have and any future reduction in Defense spending amount to just $1.09 per day per family. This reached our next milestone, that being a na­ should be used for deficit reduction. hardly provides relief or creates growth. This tional registry of 1 million donors and a reg­ The economy has already been hit hard by proposal is simply an attempt to escalate the istry which enables us to find a donor for the recession and by current Defense reduc­ issue of tax fairness into class warfare in an every patient in need of a transplant. This is tions. Thousands of workers have been laid election year. I find this appalling. Americans a great cause that can unite our Nation and off and are forced to take lower skill jobs or, are tired of partisan politics. They want action. the nations of our world in this medical miracle worse, are forced to join the Nation's growing which allows one human being to give the gift number of unemployed. of life to another. Even before the President announced new THE NATURAL RESOURCE and deeper cuts to the Defense budget, the DAMAGE ASSESSMENT INITIATIVE Defense budget project estimated that as NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF many as 800,000 jobs would be lost as a re­ HON. GEORGE J. HOCHBRUECKNER FEDERAL CREDIT UNIONS sult of the Defense cuts that are underway. OF NEW YORK Deeper cuts will force even more workers into IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES an already weak job market. HON. NEIL ABERCROMBIE Thursday, February 27, 1992 OF HAWAII Congress must implement legislation that Mr. HOCHBRUECKNER. Mr. Speaker, as IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES will spur the economy and create jobs. I be­ lieve we can revitalize the economy and bal­ we discuss the administration's budget request Thursday, February 27, 1992 ance the negative impacts incurred from re­ for the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, I would Mr. ABERCROMBIE. Mr. Speaker, 1992 duced Defense spending. By encouraging like to highlight the importance of the natural marks the 25th anniversary of the National As­ growth in the Defense and aerospace industry resource damage assessment initiative. sociation of Federal Credit Unions. we can help to offset these negative impacts. As you know, the Environmental Protection In my own State of Hawaii, more than half Therefore, I am introducing legislation to both Agency [EPA] has identified more than 33,000 a million people-half the population of my permanently extend the research and develop­ hazardous waste sites in the United States. State-are credit union members. ment credit and to permanently reinstate the More than 1,200 are listed on EPA's National They are part of a nationwide movement investment tax credit. The tax credit allows a Priority List and are subject to all of the provi­ founded not for profit, not for charity, but for credit for 20 percent of a firms's investment in sions of the Comprehensive Environmental service. research and development. Their investment Response, Compensation, and Liability Act That credo of service is reflected in the way tax credit allows business a tax credit of 10 [CERCLA], commonly referred to as credit unions are managed in Hawaii and percent against the cost of investments such Superfund. The natural resource damage as­ throughout the Nation. as machinery and equipment. Together, these sessment provisions of CERCLA provide trust­ Credit unions are owned by their deposi­ two tax credits will help to foster the strong ee agencies, such as the Department of Inte­ tors-share holders-and run by directors economic climate necessary to help the econ­ rior through the Fish and Wildlife Service, with elected by those same depositors. omy fill the gap created by decreased Defense the authority to claim damages from those re­ Credit unions are grassroots American de­ spending. sponsible for injuring fish and wildlife or their mocracy in action: One person, one vote. I urge my colleagues to cosponsor these habitat. This "polluter pays" concept puts the Credit unions represent the communities two pieces of legislation. The defense and burden of cleaning up hazardous waste sites they serve. aerospace industries can lead the Nation as and restoring injured resources where it be­ They are the communities they serve. we establish a high technology economic sec­ longs-in the hands of those responsible for For that reason, Mr. Speaker, I invite my tor. A strong, vigorous domestic economy will the contamination and not the taxpayer. colleagues to join me in saluting the National allow America to compete in the global econ­ In fiscal year 1991, the Fish and Wildlife Association of Federal Credit Unions on its omy. Service [Service] received an appropriation of 25th anniversary. I also rise today in support of H.R. 4200 of­ $1.5 million to initiate a natural resource dam­ It delivers the message loud and clear: fered by the Republican leader, Mr. MICHEL, age assessment program. This funding sup­ Twenty-five years of service to America's and Mr. ARCHER. I'd like to reiterate my dis­ ported, in whole or in part, the efforts of ap­ credit unions is 25 years of service to Amer­ taste for partisan steamroll tactics that forced proximately 75 permanent and temporary per­ ica. the Republicans to consider our proposal sonnel and enabled the Service to initiate five under a rule which will predetermine the out­ high priority damage assessments. Addition­ come. ally, these damage assessment personnel AMERICANS ARE TIRED OF By denying us the motion to recommit, they were responsible for negotiating more than PARTISAN POLITICS have effectively stifled any real consideration $25 million in reparations from responsible of our proposal. You cannot formulate sound parties to restore habitat impacted by toxic HON. RON PACKARD policy if you gag everyone who offers an alter­ chemicals and to provide compensation for OF CALIFORNIA native vision, I have no illusions about the im­ lost use. Additionally, as part of the settle­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES portance of this debate, however, I am afraid ments, the Service was usually reimbursed for that in this case the Democrat's partisan poli­ all costs associated with conducting the as­ Thursday, January 27, 1992 tics have prevailed over sound economic pol­ sessments and settling the cases. This rep­ Mr. PACKARD. Mr. Speaker, America has icy. resents an outstanding return on the invest­ emerged the victor of the cold war, and it now Instead of concentrating on the redistribution ment. faces a new economic challenge. We must of wealth, like our friends across the isle, the In fiscal year 1992, the Service proposed a address the issue of economic conversion as Michel-Archer substitute concentrates on cre­ $1 O million natural resource damage assess­ we scale back our Defense budget in the post­ ating economic expansion. Congress must ment initiative to establish a revolving trust cold war era. California has been hit especially pass a budget that reinvigorates our economy fund in order to build on the successes hard as the cold war has drawn to a close, and creates jobs. It is difficult to justify the achieved with the congressional add. Ulti­ and every congressional district in the Nation democrat's attempt to sacrifice America's eco­ mately, that proposal evolved into a $5 million will feel the impact. We must now address nomic expansion under the guise of fairness. Department of Interior initiative, but only after how we will convert our military victory into an What the Michel-Archer substitute seeks to do the Service's $1.5 million congressional add economic victory as we face these new eco­ is to reinvigorate the economy and create was offered as a decrease. The final result of nomic challenges. jobs. Our object should be to create and main­ this action is that the Service was left without I support the Defense cuts that were pro­ tain incentives to make the economy grow. funding to support the personnel already hired posed by the President. I believe that savings I think it is interesting to note that the to initiate damage assessments and to nego­ from reduced defense spending should go to- Democrats are working to pass a competing tiate settlements. Furthermore, the revolving February 27, 1992 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 4021 fund was earmarked for all agencies in the of Irish immigrants and their descendants to The GSP Program is being used to achieve Department of Interior to share and, ultimately, the defense of the Public liberty has been a certain short term foreign policy goals at the hallmark of Irish Americans; expense of many American industries, includ­ final congressional action reduced the fund to Whereas the officers and men of the Irish $4.3 million. Although the Service is in the Brigade in the service of France volunteered ing dairy and wine that are so vital to the process of appealing to the Department of In­ to fight for American liberty in 1775, three economy of New York State. terior for a portion of the $4.3 million to sup­ years before the entry of France in our War I support United States efforts to assist the port personnel, the outcome is uncertain. It will for Independence; post-Communist countries of Central and be impossible for the Service to attract and re­ Whereas the officers and men of the regi­ Eastern Europe. But I do not think we ought tain qualified personnel if a permanent funding ment of Walsh of the Irish Brigade volun­ to make unilateral trade concessions to do so. teered to serve as American Continental Ma­ And this assistance ought not to be granted at base is not forthcoming and an unprecedented rines with John Paul Jones on the opportunity to restore injured natural resources " Bonhomme Richard" ; the expense of American business and Amer­ at the polluters', and not the taxpayers', ex­ Whereas the Irish Brigade fought for Amer­ ican jobs. Yet, that is exactly what granting pense will be lost. ican liberty in our war for Independence at GSP status to the Central and Eastern Euro­ Savannah, Georgia and Irish troops at pean countries will do. Glouster Point, Virginia under Count Arthur The American dairy industry has been ex­ IRISH BRIGADE DAY, HOUSE JOINT Dillon of the Legion of Lauzin in the Army tremely hard hit recently. Last year dairy farm­ RESOLUTION 427 of Rochambeau closed the ring around Corn­ ers received the lowest price for their milk in wallis at Yorktown, thus assuring victory for Washington and independence for the United nearly 15 years. The dairy industry has been HON. BENJAMIN A. GILMAN States; suffering for quite some time. Since 1980, OF NEW YORK Whereas throughout history, the Irish New York State has lost approximately 30 per­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES military and naval contribution to the Unit­ cent of its dairy farms, and estimates are that ed States has included many noted heroes; we could lose another 10 percent unless the Thursday, February 27, 1992 Whereas the predominantly Irish Thomp­ price of milk improves. Mr. GILMAN. Mr. Speaker, I would like to son Battalion of Pennsylvania became the The U.S. wine industry suffers from a large keystone of Washington's Continental Army take this opportunity to draw the attention of and under Anthony Wayne, the Infantry Line trade imbalance. In 1989, this imbalance was my colleagues to a resolution I have intro­ of Pennsylvania was known as the " Line of in the order of $835 million. Increased excise duced today, House Joint Resolution 427, Ireland"; taxes and Government regulations have al­ which designates March 17, 1992 as Irish Bri­ Whereas the United States Army Com­ ready saddled the wine industry with additional gade Day. mand and General Staff School at Fort Leav­ costs and led to decreased sales. The excise Throughout the history of our Nation, Irish­ enworth, Kansas in its Hallway of Combat tax alone will result in the industry paying an Americans have made vital contributions to Leaders, has chosen Colonel William " Wild additional $1.5 billion to the Government over the defense of liberty and freedom. My resolu­ Bill" Donovan of the 69th Regiment of New York (165th U.S. Infantry) as " the epitome of the next 5 years. tion recognizes the contributions of Irish-Amer­ combat leadership" in World War I; and, Granting GSP status to Hungary and the icans to our Nation, both in fighting for our Whereas Irish-Americans continue the tra­ 130 other GSP nations would severely hurt independence and assuring our Nation's sur­ dition of honorable military service in the the American dairy, wine, and other industries. vival. defense of the United States: Now , therefore, It is neither a good precedent nor fair policy to In the early days of our Nation's struggle for be it reconsider GSP petitions less than 100 days survival, the officers and men of the Irish Bri­ Resolved by the Senate and House of Rep­ after they were rejected. gade in the service of France volunteered to resentatives of the United States of America in Once again, I want to commend Mr. GUN­ Congress assembled, That March 17, 1992, is fight for American liberty in 1775, 3 years be­ designated as "Irish Brigade Day" , and the DERSON and Mr. STENHOLM for the steadfast fore the entry of France in our War for Inde­ President of the United States is authorized work on this issue. I hope the committee of ju­ pendence. and requested to issue a proclamation call­ risdiction will expediently report this bill to the Furthermore, the officers and men of the ing upon the people of the United States to full House and urge my colleagues to support Regiment of Walsh of the Irish Brigade volun­ observe such day with appropriate cere­ this resolution so that we may send a strong, teered to serve as American Continental Ma­ monies and activities. unmistakable message-American firms must rines with John Paul Jones on the Bonhomme have free and fair access to foreign markets in Richard and fought for American liberty in our THE INTRODUCTION OF HOUSE order for foreign companies to receive similar War for Independence at Savannah, GA. Addi­ RESOLUTION CALLING FOR THE treatment from the United States. tionally, Irish troops at Glouster Point, VA TERMINATION OF CERTAIN GSP under Count Arthur Dillon of the Legion of PETITIONS Lauzin in the Army of Rochambeau closed the SERVING IN CONGRESS-THEN ring around Cornwallis at Yorktown, thus as­ AND NOW suring victory for Washington and independ­ HON. FRANK HORTON OF NEW YORK ence for the United States. HON. DENNISE. ECKART IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES More recently in the 20th century, the U.S. OF OHIO Army Command and General Staff School at Thursday, February 27, 1992 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Fort Leavenworth, KS, in its hallway of combat Mr. HORTON. Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to Thursday, February 27, 1992 leaders, has chosen Col. William "Wild Bill" rise today to join my colleagues Mr. GUNDER­ Donovan of the 69th Regiment of New York SON and Mr. STENHOLM and others in introduc­ Mr. ECKART. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to (165th U.S. Infantry) as "The Epitome of Com­ ing this resolution calling on the President of take note of an article written by my friend and bat Leadership" in World War I. the United States to terminate the current gen­ Ohio colleague, Congressman DON PEASE, A resolution proclaiming March 17, 1992, as eralized system of preferences [GSP] pro­ which appeared in the February 13, 1992, Irish Brigade Day would be a fitting tribute to ceedings for products considered and rejected issue of the Christian Science Monitor. As a the sacrifices and contributions of these great in the 1990 GSP annual review and to rein­ retiring Member of Congress myself, I agree American heroes and would honor our veter­ state the President's determination of May 3, with many of the points raised by Congress­ ans and Irish-Americans who have sacrificed 1991. man PEASE about the changing political cli­ so much for our country. On July 12, 1991, the administration an­ mate and his frustrations with the job of a Mr. Speaker, I request that the full text of nounced, as part of a trade enhancement ini­ Congressman. I commend the article, which House Joint Resolution 427 be inserted at this tiative for Central and Eastern Europe, that re­ follows, to your attention. point in the CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, and I in­ cently rejected GSP petitions from Central and [From the Christian Science Monitor, Feb. vite my colleagues to cosponsor this resolu­ Eastern European countries would be recon­ 13, 1992] tion. sidered. This despite current regulations re­ SERVING IN CONGRESS-THEN AND Now H.J. RES. 427 quiring a 3-year wait before rejected GSP peti­ (By Don J . Pease) Whereas the United States of America is a tions can be refiled absent specific interven­ As I begin my final year in Congress before nation of immigrants and the contributions tion by the President. retiring, I look back 15 years and realize how 4022 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS February 27, 1992 very much the "rules of play" for congress­ Finally, 30-second commercials pack a one­ bosses. Representatives produce their own men have changed. two punch, and the second is their enormous TV shows and mail them to local stations; Shortly after I assumed office in 1977, a cost-a single spot on one station in a major they react instantly to breaking news with senior colleague counseled me: "Don, pay at­ media market can cost more than $10,000. self-initiated satellite transmissions; they tention to your constituent newsletters­ Representatives and their challengers must learn to comment on complex issues in 10- they will re-elect you." reckon not only with the power of TV ads second sound bites. . My colleague's advice reflected his experi­ but with the necessity of raising hundreds of At campaign time, members of Congress ence as a congressman during the 1960s and thousands of dollars to pay for them. develop their own 30-second negative TV 1970s. It was good advice, but even as it was Mention of campaign fundraising calls to commercials to blunt the TV attack of oppo­ given, it had already begun losing its rel­ mind political action committees and the in­ nents. They steel themselves to the notion of evancy. Today, it almost seems quaint. terest groups that organize PACs. Many budgeting $20,000 for a media consultant; Back then, three or four newsletters per members have turned to PACs for needed $25,000 for a pollster to guide the content of year from one's congressman maPhiladelphia. His ca­ very small. Labeling these settlements as a it is powerless to do anything about one of the reer at the Signal Corps was interrupted in hindrance to the peace process is a feeble at­ deadliest consumer products-tobacco. It is 1948 by his induction into the U.S. Army. Mr. tempt to lay blame on an ally who is dedicated time to correct this situation. Cuorato was honorably discharged and re­ to tranquility in a region that has known war Each day 1,200 Americans die from cancer, turned to the Signal Corps until 1953. for centuries. heart disease, chronic obstructive lung dis­ Mr. Cuorato then transferred to Frankford In addition, by delaying the guarantee, the ease, and stroke as a result of cigarettes. Arsenal and the procurement field as a GS-7 administration continues to ignore the respon­ Some 50,000 scientific studies on the relation­ procurement analyst. He progressed to a con- sibilities this country has to the Jewish ship between smoking and disease have been February 27, 1992 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 4029 conducted. The results are conclusive. To­ products. If tobacco is to remain on the mar­ dents from the Flushing, Corona, and bacco use is the single most preventable ket, it should be regulated by the FDA. Why Whitestone communities. cause of death. Tobacco products are impli­ should the FDA have the power to regulate Herbert Perlman and Mimi Schnall, the cated in the deaths of 434,000 people each nicotine in every circumstance except to­ Tzarchei Tzibbur awardees, have devoted year. bacco? Why should the tobacco industry be their efforts and attention to the synagogue Although the FDA has the authority to regu­ exempt from the FDA's disclosure and safety and community. Their ceaseless endeavors late foods, drugs, cosmetics and medical de­ requirements regarding chemical additives? and willingness to sacrifice for others bring to vices, the first law establishing the agency did Why should the implied or direct health claims mind the devotion of Abraham and Sarah, not list tobacco in the legislation's narrow defi­ about tobacco products, which no agency re­ whose concern for humanity inspired others to nition of a drug. While the definition of what is quires be substantiated by medical science, work for the welfare of their friends and neigh­ a drug has been expanded several times be treated any differently than the implied bors. since, cigarettes themselves have never been health claims of corn flakes? The obvious an­ I ask my colleges in the House to join me classified as drugs. However, in two court swer to all of these questions is: It shouldn't. in wishing mazel tov to Leo Skulnick, Betty cases the FDA has been found to have indi­ If anything tobacco deserves closer scrutiny Skulnick, Herbert Perlman, Mini Schnall and rect authority to regulate tobacco products than cereal or orange juice. The Tobacco and their families, and in extending our hopes that when advertising implies that the product is in­ Nicotine Health Safety Act is long overdue. they have many more years of good health to tended for some purpose other than smoking I am pleased that my colleagues DON RIT­ continue their important work for the people of pleasure. Specifically, when the product in TER, DICK DURBIN, MIKE ANDREWS, and WAYNE Hillcrest and all Queens. question is being sold for the purpose of miti­ OWENS are joining me in this effort. gating or preventing disease or is intended to affect the function or structure of the body, the INTRODUCTION OF THE WASTE FDA can regulate tobacco as a drug. HONORING LEO SKULNICK, BETTY MANAGEMENT ACT OF 1992 The FDA has exercised this limited authority SKULNICK, HERBERT PERLMAN in the past. For example, the agency classified AND MIMI SCHNALL HON. HARLEY 0. STAGGERS, JR. a nontobacco cigarettelike device which deliv­ OF WEST VIRGINIA ered nicotine to the system of the user in a HON. GARY L. ACKERMAN IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES similar fashion and appearance to a cigarette OF NEW YORK Thursday, February 27, 1992 as a drug because it was intended to satisfy IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Mr. STAGGERS. Mr. Speaker, today, I am a nicotine dependence and to affect the struc­ Thursday, February 27, 1992 ture or, one or more functions of the body. introducing the Waste Management Act of Nevertheless, there are numerous petitions Mr. ACKERMAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today 1992. urging the FDA to take action on other to­ to recognize the accomplishments of Young This legislation is an opportunity for the bacco products which have not been acted on. Israel of Hillcrest Community under the leader­ Federal Government to take a significant step Even if the FDA exercised its limited author­ ship of its president, Kevin Leifer, and its spir­ toward protecting our communities and our ity in every case, it would not be enough. The itual leader, Rabbi Simcha Krauss. During the vital natural resources. FDA still would not have the jurisdiction to reg­ past few years the Young Israel of Hillcrest, in My bill will provide for a substantial reduc­ ulate nicotine, additives, and other constitu­ Queens County, has emerged as one of the tion in waste. It will improve recycling efforts. ents in tobacco products, or sales of cigarettes foremost Orthodox congregations in the coun­ It will support community-based recycling pro­ to minors. Excluding tobacco products from try. It is particularly fitting to pay tribute to this grams. Moreover, it will give States the right to the FDA's comprehensive regulatory scheme Young Israel at a time when it recognizes four refuse out-of..:state waste. makes no sense. outstanding individuals who tireless efforts in Under this bill, a State with an approved Three-wheeled all terrain vehicles [ATV's] building the community, and overwhelming State plan, with a certificate of compliance, is were implicated in far fewer deaths and yet concern for the well being of others, exemplify allowed to prohibit the transportation of solid the Consumer Product Safety Commission the highest traditional values. waste into such a State. Generally, this will and the U.S. Justice Department acted swiftly Leo "Mendy" Skulnick and his wife, Betty allow States to effectively take care of their to protect the public's safety by placing condi­ Skulnick, two distinguished members of Young own trash and give them the flexibility to de­ tions on sales of the vehicle. When the EPA Israel, have been designated as honorees in termine what, if any, additional out-of-State discovers that a pesticide may cause cancer recognition of their years of selfless devotion waste they will accept. Many States, like West in humans, it is quickly pulled from the market. to the people of Queens. Mendy Skulnick at­ Virginia, are rightfully concerned about the When the FDA determines that a medical de­ tended Yeshivas Shlomo Kluger and Rabbi amounts of garbage that are being dumped in vice poses health risks, such as the silicone Jacob Joseph in Manhatten and Yeshiva their State. This legislation is designed to give breast implant, severe restrictions on its sale Torah Vadaath in Brooklyn. He holds a bach­ States an opportunity to control their own des­ are proposed. In contrast, the sale, manufac­ elor's and master's degree from City College. tiny. ture, and promotion of tobacco products con­ A master teacher, for more than 3 decades he Currently, States cannot refuse out-of-State tinues unregulated despite the scientific evi­ has inspired the children of New York City to garbage because the interstate commerce dence that the products cause death, disabil­ treat their classmates with kindess and con­ clause of the Constitution has been used to ity, and disease. cern as they pursue excellence. classify waste and garbage as a commodity. The Tobacco and Nicotine Health Safety Act Leo Skulnick's influence in Hillcrest itself is My bill says that if a State is taking care of its of 1992 would give the FDA the authority to even more profound. As gabbai of the Young own waste, then it should not be forced to regulate tobacco products in a manner con­ Israel, he walks in the footsteps of Aaron, the take another State's garbage. sistent with other comparable products. High Priest, engendering peace and good fel­ My proposal would authorize $250 million Specifically the bill would do the following: lowship among all members of the community. per year to be spent in a number of ways to Create a new section in the Food, Drug and These efforts are complemented by his capac­ promote management practices that protect Cosmetic Act authorizing FDA regulation of to­ ity to extend a unique personal warmth that human health and the environment. This bacco products. has touched the heart of innumerable individ­ would be done in a variety of ways, including Require tobacco manufacturers to fully dis­ uals. Mendy's support and empathy bring joy source reduction and recycling of solid waste, close all chemical additives in tobacco prod­ at simchas and comfort in times of pain. His source separation, and creation of new mar­ ucts. life truly exemplifies the maxim of Hillel, the kets for recycled materials. This bill sets a Give the FDA the authority to reduce the sage: "Love your neighbor as yourself." goal of reducing municipal solid waste by 40 level of harmful additives or to prohibit the use Mendy's success in these many undertak­ percent by the year 2001. of those additives altogether. ings is due in large part to the partnership and Under this legislation, communities will re­ Prohibit the sale of tobacco products to any love of Betty. A noted educator, Betty Skulnick ceive information and essential support to de­ person under the age of 18. has taught in Flushing High School for more velop recycling programs. Education of the There is simply no justification for treating than a decade and a half. Her reputation for public about waste recycling and source re­ tobacco differently than comparable consumer excellence is proclaimed by thousands of stu- ductions are critical to any effort to achieve 4030 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS February 27, 1992 meaningful results. One of the key aspects of today-which would be to vote against the majority leader, political power, civil servant, my proposal is to provide for local boards of Democrats' bill and for our Republican bill. author, historian-all are words that describe education to develop educational programs This is not-or it least it should not-be a the distinguished career of Tibo Chavez." about solid waste, especially recycling. political issue. This is an economic issue. Our Judge Chavez served the last 13 years of a This legislation also authorizes grants in the constituents are not looking for political an­ very distinguished career as a district judge in amount of $12 million a year for counties and swers, they are looking to economic an­ his beloved Valencia County, where he was communities to develop and implement recy­ swers-and neither of the major proposals be­ born 79 years ago. cling programs and to develop markets for re­ fore us contain those answers. cycled materials. Surely, the Bush-Republican plan does pro­ He also served 22 years in the New Mexico The Waste Management Act of 1992 is a pose some important first steps. But my con­ State Senate, and served 4 years as Lieuten­ blueprint for addressing the environmental stituents are looking for more than first steps ant Governor. As a State legislator, he was a problems confronting our communities. This and I have said from the outset that the White moving force behind a number of important legislation can improve the quality of life in our House proposal does not go far enough. The bills that benefited the entire State of New communities. It can help to secure a better fu­ Democrat proposal is even shorter on eco­ Mexico-the implied consent law-the State's ture for our children and generations of Ameri­ nomic substance. first attempt to get drunk drivers off the cans to come. My constituents are looking for answers not streets-the Fair Employment Practices Act, contained in either of these measures and I the Commission on Aging, the Commission on have decided to vote "no" on both. Youth, and the State Monuments Designation NOT BUSINESS AS USUAL Let's go back to work and come up with a Act. meaningful, truly bipartisan economic pack­ Judge Chavez also established a scholar­ HON. JIM SAXTON age. My unemployed workers are looking for ship in history at the University of New Mexi­ OF NEW JERSEY new jobs, not snow jobs. co's Valencia Campus, funded with proceeds IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES from two books he authored: "El Rio Abajo" and "New Mexican Folklore of the Rio Abaja." Thursday, February 27, 1992 TRIBUTE TO HON. TIBO CHAVEZ Mr. SAXTON. Mr. Speaker, I sat through all Judge Chavez continued a long family tradi­ of the debate on the various economic propos­ tion in New Mexico. His ancestors first came HON. STEVEN SCHIFF to the land of enchantment in the 1600's in the als we had yesterday. And each time I went OF NEW MEXICO back to my office, I answered phone calls from company of Gen. Diego De Vargas. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES constituents back in New Jersey who were ex­ To again quote the Albuquerque Journal, "In pressing more and more disbelief at what we Thursday , February 27, 1992 politics, in the judiciary, in preservation of folk were doing down here. They viewed yester­ Mr. SCHIFF. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to history and Hispanic culture, Chavez left a day's debate as little more than a political cha­ pay tribute to a great New Mexican: the Hon­ mark on New Mexico and will be missed." rade. orable Tibo Chavez, who died November 25 in Judge Chavez was a great New Mexican After sleeping on it, I have come to the con­ Albuquerque at the age of 79. who gave a great deal to Valencia County and clusion that I cannot go along with business To quote the Albuquerque Journal: "Judge, to the entire State. His many contributions will as usual and cast the politically correct vote Lieutenant Governor, State senator, senate serve as a timeless monument to his memory.