November 1, 1983 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 30339 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS JANICE A. PICCININI RECEIVES Americans have approached their work with Mr. Nichols has been a leader in New COLUMBUS DAY AWARD OF pride. And they passed on to their children England and the Nation in voluntary ORDER OF SONS OF ITALY this same sense of pride in whatever they efforts to convert oil-burning generat­ do, whether it be work with the hands or of the mind. Italian-Americans have made sig­ ing units to domestic coal in an eco­ HON. CHARLES McC. MATHIAS, JR. nificant contributions to virtually every nomical and environmentally sound OF MARYLAND technological and cultural achievement for manner. Six of his company's generat­ IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES which the United States is recognized world­ ing units have been converted to coal. wide. This has reduced New England's de­ Tuesday, November 1, 1983 I have chosen education as my field of en­ pendence on foreign oil by approxi­ • Mr. MATHIAS. Mr. President, last deavor. You honor me this evening, but in mately 14 million barrels per year. By month Vice President BusH attended doing so you honor more my family. It is my making use of state-of-the-art environ­ the Columbus Day awards banquet family with their commitment to educa­ tion-a commitment that is deep in Italian mental protection equipment, this con­ sponsored by the Maryland Lodge of tradition-who made it possible for me to be version to coal has resulted in an im­ the Order of the Sons of Italy in here tonight. It is also a tribute to America. provement in air quality. America. The dinner was held in Balti­ For where else but in this great country Mr. Nichols has helped create more more, where so many of the buildings could the sons and daughters of immigrants than 1,000 jobs for New England by and monuments give eloquent testimo­ have such access to educational opportuni­ initiating the construction of New ny to the contribution of Italian ties? Where else but in this country could a England Electric's own coal-fired, coal Americans to our civilization. people flourish as citizens while maintain­ carrying ship to deliver coal supplies That evening Vice President Bush ing their pride in the traditions and culture of the "old country." to its powerplants. This U.S.-flag presented the organization's highest vessel, which is now operational, is award not to a son, but to a daughter I am proud to be an Italian-American and I'm proud to be an educator. I urge all of helping assure a reliable, embargo­ of Italy. Janice A. Piccinini, head of you to teach your children and grandchil­ proof supply of domestic fuel for the the Maryland State Teachers' Associa­ dren the values that have made our culture tion and a former Baltimore County company's coal-fired generating units. strong-the values of education, hard work, Mr. Nichols' was one of the first util­ teacher, was the recipient. To under­ of integrity and of family. That is our her­ stand why Ms. Piccinini was singled itage and passing it on is our payment of ity leaders in the Nation to embrace out for this honor, it is only necessary debt to an illustrious past and our guaran­ renewable energy sources such as to read the remarkable address she tee of success for future generations. small hydro, wind, and solid waste, as made acknowledging the award. The On a personal note, I want to mention my viable power supply options. His com­ spirit that shines through Ms. Piccin­ grandmother, Rosa Piccinini. She shared pany has signed five contracts for pur­ ini's remarks is the spirit that has the deprivation and hardship with her hus­ chase of power from trash-burning fa­ band and raised and nurtured her family cilities, for example. To the best of my made this Nation of immigrants great. with a quiet strength born of love and devo­ And, if we follow her advice, "to teach tion. The role of women as pioneers is knowledge, no other utility in the children and grandchildren the seldom fully recognized, and I would like to United States has surpassed this values that have made our culture believe that I am here tonight, receiving record. strong-the values of education, hard this prestigious award as a stand-in for her Mr. Nichols is also taking a leader­ work, of integrity and family," it is the and for all Italian-American women, whose ship role in the effort to bring rela­ spirit that will keep this Nation great. strength, dedication and loyalty built the tively low cost surplus hydroelectric It is an honor to submit the text of foundation and framework of the Italian­ power from Quebec to New England. Ms. Piccinini's talk for the REcoRD. American culture.e His company will build and finance a COMMENTS BY JANICE A. PICCININI major portion of the international Vice President Bush, Judge Valle, honored GUY W. NICHOLS, NEW transmission tieline between New Eng­ guests, Sons and Daughters of Italy: ENGLANDER OF THE YEAR land and Quebec's extensive hydro­ My grandfather Caesar would be so proud electric facilities. This power will be of tonight to know that his granddaughter-a HON. JOE MOAKLEY great value to New England consumers first generation American-would have the in terms of lower energy costs. privilege of sitting down to dinner with this OF MASSACHUSETTS Mr. Nichols has actively encouraged distinguished gathering and the Vice Presi­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES energy conservation among New Eng­ dent of the United States of America. It was Tuesday, November 1, 1983 within the lifetime of some of you here, land's homeowners, businesses, and in­ that my grandfather came to this country, a e Mr. MOAKLEY. Mr. Speaker, I urge dustries. This year, his company spon­ penniless pilgrim in search of a better life. that it be recorded that Guy W. Nich­ sored a competition for the design of He came with no knowledge of English, with ols, chairman of the New England energy-efficient houses suited to New no relatives or friends to greet or help him Electric System, has been named New England's unique climate. More than in a foreign land. He brought with him only 180 entries were submitted, and the his young family and with them a vision and Englander of the Year by the New a determination to create a new and better England Council, Inc., the region's winning designs are now being made life-a life with hope and opportunity-for leading business and industry associa­ available to consumers. Under Mr. his children, and his children's children. tion. Nichol's leadership, New England I thank him tonight and the countless Mr. Nichols, whose company pro­ Electric has also expanded its grant other pioneers from Italy who worked in vides electric power to more than 1 program for weatherization improve­ the steelrnills, in the factories, on the rail­ million customers in Massachusetts, ments to electrically-heated homes roads; who persevered despite language bar­ Rhode Island, and New Hamphire, re­ and has demonstrated energy conser­ riers, poverty and discrimination. I thank them not only for creating opportunities ceived the award this year in recogni­ vation measures to thousands of con­ but also for instilling in their children those tion of his many contributions to the sumers as its two conservation houses values from the old country which would New England economy. in Massachusetts and Rhode Island. serve them well in the new. Whether as la­ I would like to cite a few of those Mr. Nichols has made an important borers, craftsmen or artisans, Italians as contributions. contribution to the effort to improve

e This "bullet" symbol identifies statements or insertions which are not spoken by the Member on the floor. 30340 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS November 1, 1983 the economy of Rhode Island, the New noted by many and was recently the subject Goode and Birnbaum 1956; Comiez 1966), England State which has been particu­ of an entire General Accounting Office are briefly discussed below. 2 larly hard-hit by high unemployment report. In discussing the need for im­ The first issue listed above, financing ex­ levels and a decline in industrial activi­ provement, the GAO <1981, p. 95> noted: penditures, has its origin in fiscal policy. ty. Mr. Nichols was a guiding force in "Planning, budgeting, and controlling Those advocating the separation of capital physical capital is a complex process. Yet, from current expenditures often claim that the development of his company's this process can be carried out successfully, long-term borrowing is appropriate for cap­ multifaceted action plan designed to as some of the organizations we studied ital expenditures, whereas current expendi­ boost the State's economy. The plan's demonstrate. We conclude that a policy­ tures should be financed through current primary feature is a 20-percent dis­ level approach to capital investment must revenues. The rationale for such a govern­ count on basic electric rates to indus­ be added to the Federal Government's deci­ ment borrowing rule usually hinges on the tries that provide new jobs either sion-making, and that sound, up-to-date in­ fact that future generations benefit from through expansion or through the formation is needed to support that ap­ capital expenditures and thus it is fair to proach. • • *" State of new operations in Rhode expect them to pay part of the costs. Critics The lack of a clear policy level approach of the dual budgeting system claim that Island. toward federal capital expenditures is a I applaud Guy W. Nichols' many long-term debt financing of capital expendi­ complicated issue. One important aspect of tures produces an inflationary bias because contributions to the economic health this issue has to do with the federal govern­ of the New England region, and am ment's budgeting practice. More to the taxing to cover expenditures is generally point, a clear distinction between current less inflationary than borrowing. Further­ pleased to acknowledge his selection as more, it is often noted that by associating the New England Council's New Eng­ and capital expenditures during the budget­ ing process will, ceteris paribus, facilitate long-term debt with capital expenditures lander of the Year for 1983.e priority setting with respect to capital ex­ one is mixing up financing with operating penditures. But the federal government pre­ decisions. The second issue listed above, reporting FEDERAL CAPITAL INVEST­ pares a unified budget that does not distin­ guish capital from current expenditures. 1 the federal government's net worth, has its MENTS AND PUBLIC POLICY: Under the unified budgeting approach cap­ origin in profit-oriented accounting. Advo­ THE BUDGETING LINK ital investments are treated as expenses in cates often claim that one of the advantages the period incurred. In contrast, most of a dual budget is that it parallels the pri­ HON. WILLIAM F. CLINGER, JR. states, municipalities, and businesses sepa­ vate accounting treatment of capitalizing and depreciating expenditures, which gener­ OF PENNSYLVANIA rate capital expenditures from current ex­ penditures during their budgeting process. ate benefits over future periods, and show­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES This separation is accomplished through a ing such assets on the statement of finan­ Tuesday, November 1, 1983 dual budget procedure, according to which a cial position. Such an approach would thus e Mr. CLINGER. Mr. Speaker, capital detailed budget is prepared for current ex­ facilitate the assessment of the federal gov­ penditures and one for capital investment ernment's net worth. Critics of the dual budgeting is the art of spending items. Under such an approach, capital in­ budgeting procedure usually claim that the wisely. A bill that I have sponsored in vestments are initially treated as assets . In a recent briefing from only current expenditures, which de­ document, the GAO <1982> took this posi­ crease the government's net worth. 3 Such a of Maryland. tion. philosophy, if accepted, would surely make The article follows: At the heart of the controversy concern­ government expenditures on capital items FEDERAL CAPITAL INVESTMENTS AND PUBLIC ing a dual versus a unified budget in the politically more palatable. In contrast, oppo­ POLICY: THE BUDGETING LINK federal government are the following seven nents of the dual budgeting system normal­ issues: <1> whether capital expenditures ly argue that the political ramifications of The federal government's expenditures, should be financed differently from current such a procedure would be blatant govern­ like those of most businesses, states, and expenditures in the federal government, <2> ment overexpenditures. municipalities, can be classified as either the effect a dual budget would have on re­ The fourth fundamental issue underlying current or capital in nature. Whereas cur­ porting the federal government's net worth, the arguments for and against the dual rent expenditures relate to items that bene­ (3) the political aspects of not separating budget concept concerns information on fit only the current fiscal year, capital ex­ federal capital expenditures from current capital formation. Advocates often claim penditures relate to items that benefit expenditures, <4> the details required on the that a divided budget would result in valua­ future as well as current years. Thus capital nation's capital formation, <5> the lack of ble information in terms of the formation of expenditures are usually referred to as "cap­ agreement on an operational definition of capital in the economy. But as the critics of ital investments." capital expenditures, <6> measurement prob­ a divided budget point out, a separate cap­ Federal capital investments help deter­ lems, and <7> management control of federal ital budget is not essential to gathering in­ mine the future strength and direction of capital investments. These issues, which formation on capital formation. our overall economy. Therefore, it is impor­ have been noted by others Soviet Union. of the GAO, accountants have been conspic­ ant's monumental, 11-volume work, "The Story of Civilization," in no Sources said half the houses and most of uous by their absence from this debate. Yet the bazaar area in Istalef were flattened by it should be obvious that many of the issues place or time has this statement been the attack in which Moslem rebels also surrounding the controversy squarely fall more true than in the history of the knocked out several Soviet armored vehi­ within the domain of accounting. Such Soviet Union and its client states. cles. issues as defining capital expenditures, As E. J. Dillion observed in 1930: The town had a population of 2,000 to measuring depreciation, financing assets, Sovietism is no mere philosophy content 2,500, the sources added. and management control of capital invest­ to assert itself or even endoctrinate others They said Soviet forces had looted money, ments have long been a part of the heart­ by convincing, persuading, or cajoling jewelery, rugs and food. land of accounting research. Unfortunately them ... Moscow regime of Babrak Karmal. to the federal government-a situation that champions of that culture who remain true "For four years the Russians have been seems long overdue for change. 4 By address­ to it, refusing to be converted and live. bombing towns and villages, killing women ing these issues accountants cannot only and children. How is that different from shed new light on the dual versus the uni­ So it is that the leadership of the bayoneting people or blowing up houses fied budget debate but, more important, can Soviet Union, from Lenin to Andropov, with grenades?" asked Zia Javad, a resist­ aid in the development of a policy-level ap­ have been men of unrestrained brutal­ ance sympathizer. proach toward federal capital expenditures. ity who have progressively, patiently, "You will be shocked if I tell you that Whether arguing for a dual budget or some driven back the boundaries of civiliza­ time and again the Russians have taken modified version of the extant unified tion, both Western and Eastern, with their prisoners for helicopter rides. When budget practice, the resolution of most of they reach a high altitude they toss them the aforementioned issues is a necessary al­ a relentless sword of blood and horror, allowing the jungle of barbarism to re­ out. When are you Westerners going to be­ though not sufficient condition for the de­ lieve the Russians are capable of such velopment of a sound policy-level approach claim the Earth, masked by mendaci­ things?"e toward federal capital expenditures. Ac­ ty, propaganda, and the kindly face of counting researchers surely have a role to socialism. play in this arena, and we hope some of our The following material is presented CRISIS OF COMPETENCE IN readers will take up this challenge. as another evidence. PUBLIC SERVICE REFERENCES [From the Washington Times, Oct. 26, 1983] Comiez, Maynard. 1966. "A Capital SLAUGHTER OF AFGHANS BY SOVIETS REPORTED Budget Statement for the U.S. Govern­ HON. PATRICIA SCHROEDER ment." Washington, D.C.: The Brookings ISLAMABAD, PAKISTAN.-A former Afghan OF COLORADO Institute. diplomat said yesterday Soviet troops IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES General Accounting Office. Feb. 26, 1981. slaughtered 126 villagers in Afghanistan­ Federal capital budgeting: a collection of mostly old men, women and children, by Tuesday, November 1, 1983 haphazard practices, PAD-81-19. lobbing grenades in their houses, stabbing e Mrs. SCHROEDER. Mr. Speaker, I General Accounting Office. June 28, 1982. them with bayonets or shooting them. would like to draw my colleagues' at­ Briefing on the pros, cons and alternatives Habibullah Karzai, a former Afghan dip­ lomat living in the Pakistan border town of tention to an excellent letter to the to a separate capital budget for the federal editor that appeared in the October government, PAD. Quetta, said in an interview survivors told Goode, Richard and Birnbaum, Eugene. him 51 villagers in Kolchabad were killed 31, 1983, Wall Street Journal. Mr. C. Feb. 1956. Government Capital Budgets. Oct. 13, apparently in retaliation for guerril­ William Fischer, a former Assistant "International Monetary Fund Staff la attacks on Soviets earlier in the week. Secretary of Education and Deputy Papers," pp. 23-46. "The tragedy is that almost all the victims Assistant Secretary of Energy, re­ Gordon, L.A. and Hamer, M. Spring 1983. were old men, women and children," he sponded to a Journal article describing The survival potential of GASB: an agency said. the crisis of competence in the public theory perspective. "Public Budgeting and "When the mujahedeen (guerrillas) launch an attack they never return to their service. As Mr. Fischer so accurately Finance" (forthcoming). points out, this crisis comes not from a Musgrave, Richard. June 1939. The nature villages-they always seek safety in the of budgetary balance and the case for the hills." lack of skill or dedication on the part capital budget. "American Economic Survivors told him Soviets also killed 75 of Federal employees, but as a direct Review," pp. 260-271. civilians Oct. 13 in nearby Moshkizai and result of the attacks and neglect of Timor Kalacha, on the outskirts of Kanda­ many of our political leaders toward har city in southeastern Afghanistan. our Government work force. • In contrast, accountants have been involved in The report could not be confirmed inde­ such issues at the state and municipal levels, where pendently. The article follows: dual budgeting practices are the rule rather than Karzai, who represented the Kabul gov­ GOVERNMENT AND CAREER EMPLOYEES the exception. The establishment of the GASB than think it is doing a poor and the U.N.," in Toby Trister Gati . At the same time, a smaller per­ U.S., the U.N. and the Management of Global the tax-payers' trust depend on them, the cent of the population is supportive of in­ Change" peace process in the Middle East, but ac­ non to tip the balance of power. They are ibbean must pass through narrow "choke complishing a united, sovereign Lebanon is there as one element among several to help points." Military domination of that trian­ NOT, in and of itself, vital to the security of achieve stability. Their mission remains one gle can give an enemy of this country awe­ the United States. of keeping the peace, not fighting a war. some power in a war over shipping in the How long must the Marines stay? If we They are symbols of our commitment to Caribbean, because so much vital cargo for say we will stay until Lebanon is a stable the Lebanese people and to a sovereign, in­ the United States traverses that water. country and Syria no longer a threat, our dependent Lebanon. Withdrawing them im­ It is hardly in the military interest of the commitment is too open. If we say the Ma­ mediately would make hollow our insistence United States to allow the Caribbean, in rines will stay a fixed number of days or that diplomacy be given a chance. What we effect, to become a "Soviet lake." And it is weeks, our commitment is too feeble, and we have worked for, and what those men have incredible that tiny Grenada was building hand our adversaries the ability to outma­ died for, would be jeopardized, if not lost. an airport with a 9,000-foot runway with the neuver us. Perhaps it is best for us to say The Soviet Union would gain in its efforts help of armed Cuban workers in order to that when the Lebanese are on the road to to dominate Lebanon. Syria would not boost its tourist trade, as Grenada claimed. national reconciliation and a better security honor its pledge to pull its troops out, nor Israel's northern build hotels, without which tourism cannot The United States needs a diversified border would be more vulnerable. Moderate be developed.) It is reasonable to believe, strategy in Lebanon in order to withdraw Arab states would be alienated from us. Our then, that Grenada was being developed the Marines before the 18-month deadline general influence in the Middle East would frantically by the Soviets and their clients worked out by the President and the Con­ sink while the influence of radicals rose. We to complete that triangle of military domi­ gress. would also have more difficulties in restart­ nance over the Caribbean. Six goals should be the focus of American ing Middle East peace talks. The road to Since a coup last week in Grenada policy: peace in the Middle East has always been brought a regime into power that President The first is an agreement on the with­ strewn with formidable obstacles. Reagan called "a brutal group of leftist drawal of all foreign troops from Lebanon. As a great power, the United States must thugs," Grenada had been turned into a vir­ We must press hard for agreements for the shoulder the responsibility that accompa­ tual prison for everyone there, with a 24- withdrawal of Syrian and Israeli troops, Pal­ nies power. We cannot walk away from Leb­ hour "shoot on sight" curfew in effect. estinian guerrillas and other nationals. anon and expect the world to be the same Whether Americans on Grenada were in Second, we must work with urgency to re­ again.e actual danger is the focus of critics of the start the whole Middle East peace process. invasion-some of whom are our friends but That process cannot wait for developments many of whom seem incredibly agitated in in Lebanon. Achieving progress in these SUPPORT FOR THE PRESIDENT'S view of their lack of concern over Soviet broader Middle East peace talks may be one ACTIONS IN GRENADA barbarism in Afghanistan. way to move toward peace in Lebanon. Let them rave; Reagan has sent two clear Third, the process of national reconcilia­ messages to the Kremlin this week that he tion must get underway in a conference of HON. CHARLES E. BENNETT will not be content with mere U.S. hand­ all Lebanese factions. A conference will OF FLORIDA wringing while the Soviet Union uses every likely begin Monday in Geneva. Out of this IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES form of brutality to advance its imperialist conference must come the critical compro­ policies.e mises Lebanon needs if it is to survive. Such Tuesday, November 1, 1983 compromises must lead to a broadly based e Mr. BENNETT. Mr. Speaker, I call government of national unity, backed by NORTH CAROLINA SCHOOL OF international economic assistance. American attention to the following editorial diplomats can help this process along, but from the Jacksonville Journal of Jack­ SCIENCE AND MATHEMATICS only Lebanese leaders can make it succeed. sonville, Fla., which pays deserved If Lebanese leaders do not see it that way, tribute to the President for his deci­ HON. TIM VALENTINE the Marines will be useful no longer and sive action in protecting American citi­ should be withdrawn. Strong pressure to zens in Grenada. The editorial reads OF NORTH CAROLINA compromise must be put on all factions in as follows: IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Lebanon. They must understand that their choice is unity or anarchy, and that the TINY GRENADA WAS A BIG THREAT Tuesday, November 1, 1983 hour is late. It is their nation, not ours, Although the U.S. invasion of Grenada whose future is on the line. seems to have been planned before the e Mr. VALENTINE. Mr. Speaker, time Fourth, an acceptable security structure slaughter of more than 200 U.S. Marines and again, national attention is fo­ could be built up around a better trained and Navy men in Beirut on Sunday, it may cused on the giant strides made by the and equipped Lebanese army, depoliticized prove to be an irony of history that the State of North Carolina in improving and organized to reflect the religious mosaic United States followed up, and quickly, a the quality of public education. 30344 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS November 1, 1983 Notable among my State's accom­ spends four hours a week on work service, munities ought to make available this mar­ plishments is establishment of the everything from washing dishes to raking velous resource of time that we have here." North Carolina School of Science and leaves. Students graduate from menial labor Just as important as making resources to become teacher aides, lab assistants, and available to the students is bringing them Mathematics in Durham. This re­ tutors. In addition, every junior has to give together with their peers, a practice admin­ nowned institution offers its students community service, tutoring elementary stu­ istrators find helps unlock potential. advanced courses and a rigorous aca­ dents, or visiting senior citizens. "We try to have a bias-free, culturally en­ demic environment, thus serving to The string of successes the young school riched environments," says Mr. Mace. "We help meet our Nation's future trained has notched so far are impressive. One hun­ not only mean the usual biases, but one work force requirements while each dred percent of the graduates were accepted more that is often overlooked, and that is year providing hundreds of young last year into some of the leading colleges an anti-intellectual bias. Very often those people with unparalleled educational and universities in the country. Most of the among the brightest in their class may have students qualified for advance-placement had to conceal that fact. You don't have to opportunities. credits, and the graduating class of fewer do that here." A recent article in the Christian Sci­ than 200 was offered a total of about $1.5 David Petranick, a junior from Concord, ence Monitor describes this school's million in merit scholarships. Another mark N.C., speaks directly to the issue. "At my old unique program, and I ask that it be of success: Louisiana just opened a similar school if you said, 'I'm going to study,' some inserted in the RECORD. school in September, using the same basic guy would say, 'You think you're so smart,' The article follows: curriculum and list of textbooks. and would think you were stuck up. Here [From the Christian Science Monitor, Oct. But for the state legislators who fund the you can study with other people and talk 21, 1983] schools, and the taxpayers that administra­ about it and it's no big deal."e tors ultimately answer to, the fact that the NORTH CAROLINA'S LAUNCHING PAD FOR school is highly beneficial to the student GIFTED STUDENTS who attend it is not enough. A second, tacit NUCLEAR WAR: SCIENTISTS SAY

11-059 Q-87-49 (Pt. 21) 30346 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS November 1, 1983 Most of these people began chemical trol. The panel reporting to· the advi­ CLOVERLEAF LANES: use between the ages of 11 and 14. sory committee included Tom Cash, COMMUNITY SPIRIT TO SPARE These statistics indicate to us that associate special agent in charge, New our young people need help-now. For York Field Division, Drug Enforce­ HON. WILLIAM LEHMAN a nation which has a remarkably high ment Administration; Rayburn Hesse, standard of living, our standard of OF FLORIDA Special Assistant to the Assistant Sec­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES drug abuse is also unbelievably high. retary of State for International Nar­ What will happen to our young people cotics Matters, Department of State; Tuesday, November 1, 1983 who find they cannot face their teen Bernard McColgan, Chief of Prev-en­ e Mr. LEHMAN of Florida. Mr. years without drinks or drugs? What Speaker, I believe that the private will happen to our Nation when these tion, National Institute on Drug Abuse ; Kathleen Coughlin, deputy sector has a responsibility to local young people assume the reins of the communities, and I am pleased to take future? director, training and resource devel­ opment, New York State Division of note of one businessman in my con­ I know that the American people gressional district who is giving back want to help; parents want to help Substance Abuse Services; Tom Sulli­ van, contract manager for New York to the community as much as, if not their children, and society in general more than, he has received. would like to abolish the scourge of State Division of Substance Abuse Services, Region 6; Anthony Di Bene­ John I. Smith is the owner of the drug abuse before it is too late. As a Cloverleaf Lanes located in north Member of the House Select Commit­ detto, chief, Drug Education Bureau, Dade County. Cloverleaf, however, is tee on Narcotics Abuse and Control, I New York State Education Depart­ more than a place to go bowling. It am pleased that many people in our ment; and Dennis Zimmerman, New serves as a community center as well. Nation are becoming aware of the York State Division of Substance John Smith is a real man of vision tragedy of drug abuse and are mobiliz­ Abuse Service's Bureau of Govern­ who seeks to improve the lives of this ing against it. ment and Community Relations. north Dade neighbors. I have been On November 2 and November 9, the These representatives told our advi­ working with him on a proposal for a Public Broadcasting System The New York Times word columnist. "There's a long tradition of that kind of Smith: "He's the guiding spirit of this Butters is currently working on a compari­ purism in the American culture going back place." son of dialects in Wilmington and Asheville, to Ben Franklin I guess and beyond," But­ Smith: "I guess I just came with the build­ recording interviews in the field then tran­ ters said, "and Edwin Newman and the ing when Tom's family bought it ... The scribing and studying the results. others are not really doing anything that future here is bright. We've got the young Linguistic research is not without its hasn't been done by previous generations, a blood we need to be successful." perils, Butters said, among them the temp­ sort of hand-wringing, deploring the decline They also have a diversified business in­ tation to do too much talking in a frantic of the language, the world-is-going-to-the­ cluding a restaurant, bar, meeting rooms, effort to win the confidence of the person dogs sort of syndrome. being interviewed. "I think that William Safire is pretty rea­ video arcade, nursery, banquet room and "One of the things that I hate most about sonable, the best of the popularizers. He has lounge. What fuels it all, employes say, is a working over my tapes is listening to what I taken some time to acquaint himself with "family" feeling. myself have to say," he said. "I've got one the subject matter. He has the good sense "Everybody cares about everybody else tape that I play for students, a sort of pas­ not to dismiss 150 years of linguistic schol­ here," says Martin Hand, an 18-year-old tiche of interviews that I've done, and arship as the drivel of arcane academic junior champion who checks shoes and runs there's one thing that I deliberately left on ivory tower folk. the register at the central control board five there because it always breaks the kids up. " ... He has a good perspective. Indeed all days a week. It's where I found myself saying, 'Oh, Mrs. these people have a good perspective. They "We have to," says Smith. "Caring is what McMillan, you know I really love the Dewey stand as a good corrective to the excesses of makes it work."e decimal system.' the academic, just as the academic stands as 30348 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS November 1, 1983 a good corrective to the excesses of the more they are going to tend to gravitate an Eagle Scout, but on his many out­ know-nothings, which is about where I clas­ toward some kind of standard." standing accomplishments.• sify Newman. He really doesn't know very Butters then mentioned one of his theo­ much about what he's talking about. He's ries about a special kind of change that talking about his own prejudices, his own seems to be occurring in American language: STUDENT KEPT DIARY ON linguistic likes and dislikes and pretending "I think one of the reasons there may be that they are gospel. And I'd say pretty an upsurge in Southern speech is that popu­ GRENADA much the same thing about John Simon. lar music has been so influential on several " I think those are the three best-known generations of adolescents and popular HON. WILLIAM R. RATCHFORD popularizers." music tends to sound like Southern speech. OF CONNECTICUT Butters is convinced that linguistics is an "When Bob Dylan used to sing 'Blowing in important field of study at the university the Wind,' the vowels he was using were not IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES level. typical of a Minnesota boy. They tended to Tuesday, November 1, 1983 "You're talking really in terms of the fun­ gravitate more toward South and South damental goals of a liberal education," he Midland. e Mr. RATCHFORD. Mr. Speaker, we said, "and I think linguistics-like literature "I sat in a barbershop once in Guadalaja­ were all very worried about the safety or history-fits very much into that general ra, Mexico, and heard a young man sing of the American students in Grenada. scheme of things. 'Dust in the Wind.' He sang in perfect Eng­ I thought it would be interesting for "There's a lot more to know about the lish but it was perfect English of Tennessee my colleagues to read of the experi­ way the human mind works. One of the and not perfect English of California. He ences of a student from my district, ways is through the language, and psycholo­ was singing the song with the accent in one of the last to be evacuated from gists are very much interested in linguistics, which he'd heard it." the island. simply because they are interested in what Butters stays on the go with his teaching, we can say about how language affects the editing and research chores to insure the highest possible levels. Spending in future years will the place and explosions are rocking the quality of recruit to match specific not be allowed to rise above today's windows. We hit the ground twice. mobilization requirements. levels unless new revenues are found Some congressman said that all Americans The program includes an option to pay for the spending increase. should be embarrassed when the history which will enable an applicant under This approach insures that deficits books are written about Grenada. That man age 26, who has civilian-acquired skills, in the future will become smaller, and is terribly wrong. A large majority of the Grenadians prayed for this to happen. to enlist in areas that match Naval Re­ soon vanish, as spending remains 7:45 p.m.: Intense bombing again. That serve requirements, go to basic and ap­ stable while revenues rise through the anti-aircraft gun is hanging on. President propriate apprentice training, and effects of inflation. Reagan will speak on Voice of America at 8 then be placed in advanced pay grades It also provides a mechanism for p.m. Local 11500 and as its legisla­ procurement process: opening it up for olution of 1983" will help put a stop to tive cochairperson since 1975. Because competitive bids, giving whistle blow­ this nonsense. A recent CBO report es­ of Ms. Perez-Weigand, CWA has long ers incentive to come forward, and timated the 1985 Federal deficit at held a fine reputation for fostering through other means. We could save $205 billion, and the 1986 deficit at equal participation among men and about $25 billion over the new few $214 billion, if no corrective action is women. Another highlight to her years by not proceeding with the MX taken. My estimates are that we would career in labor relations is her service missile system. We could save $115 chop the annual deficit in half by the as the vice president of the Orange millon in 1 year by not producing new end of fiscal year 1986, if my resolu­ County Central Labor Council since chemical weapons. If we find that we tion were in force. An across-the-board spending freeze would lower the defi­ 1976. In other areas of community need increased spending on defense in participation, she has fought for the the future, we can spend what we cit to $168 billion in fiscal year 1985, a savings of $37 billion, and to $114 bil­ rights of women, and has served with need, so long as new revenues were honor on the prestigious Commission taken in or spending for less essential lion in fiscal year 1986, a savings of programs was cut. $100 billion. The deficit would be com­ on the Status of Women. She has Let me emphasize again the need to pletely eliminated-the Government shown a commitment to the struggle reduce the Federal deficits. New inter­ would be running a surplus, and de­ for good government through the elec­ est payments by the Federal Govern­ creasing the national debt-by fiscal tion of qualified and concerned candi­ ment on the national debt have dou­ year 1989. This will release the pres­ dates. We are indeed fortunate to have bled every 4 years in the past decade, sure on interest rates and help get Ms. Perez-Weigand as a member of our from $26.7 billion in 1976 to $52.5 bil­ them down. community. lion in 1980 to an estimated $106 bil­ Getting the deficit under control has Ms. Castrey began her present lion in 1984. In the same period net in­ to be done. My resolution provides a career in Federal Mediation and Con­ terest payments as a percentage of sound mechanism for doing just that, ciliation Service 8 years ago through a total Federal spending have risen from while insuring that our national graduate intern program at Cornell 7.1 percent in 1976 to 12.3 percent in spending priorities receive adequate University. She has become renowned 1984. funding.e as a top professional in this complex This is just crazy. Interest payments and demanding field. She has utilized to the holders of the national debt­ HISTADRUT AWARD WINNERS her skills to benefit her colleagues investors, banks, insurance compa­ FOR 1983 through active service in such profes­ nies-do not create productive wealth. sional associations as the Internation­ They do not create jobs. They do not HON. JERRY M. PATTERSON al Industrial Relations Association, improve our defense, or help poor OF CALIFORNIA the Industrial Relations Research As­ people eat properly. They really sociation at the national level, the amount to a transfer of wealth from IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Government Labor Relations Associa­ taxpayers to wealthy individuals and Tuesday, November 1, 1983 tion, and the Society of Professionals institutions. e Mr. PATTERSON. Mr. Speaker, I in Dispute Resolution . In As deficits mount up, the size of the am pleased to honor today before my recent years, she has served SPIDR as national debt has become astronomi­ colleagues two outstanding women its national membership chair and as cal. The debt has gone from $632 bil­ from our Orange County community. the chair of its Orange County-Los lion in 1976 to $914 billion in 1980 to These women will be recognized this Angeles Chapter. Similar to Ms. Perez­ an estimated $1,606 billion in 1984. evening before hundreds of their peers Weigand, Ms. Castrey has devoted a Paul McCracken, a member of Presi­ in the labor and business community. vast amount of time to the advance­ dent Nixon's Council of Economic Ad­ Being bestowed to Bonnie Castrey and ment of women in society by, among visers, said recently in U.S. News and Judy Perez-Weigand is the annual His­ other means, service on the Commis­ World Report: tadrut Award given by the Orange sion on the Status of Women. Specifi­ To see the true effect of big deficits-and County Trade Union Council of the cally, Ms. Castrey has dedicated her­ by that I mean a string of them, not just Histadrut organization. As you know, one of two in recession years-you must Histadrut is based in Israel as the self to the goal of employment train­ look to the government's claim on available General Federation of Labor. So im­ ing through the employment for credit. As recently as the decade of the portant is it to the nation in which it mature women program sponsored by 1970's, the Treasury was borrowing about was founded that former Prime Minis­ the YWCA of South Orange County. one fifth of the credit supply. Now its claim As a scholar throughout her college is up to about 40 percent. With the project­ ter Golda Meir once acknowledged it ed deficits, the Treasury will be absorbing as "The great heart and backbone of career, as a leader in her profession, more than half of all available credit before Israel." and as a spirited activist in civic, cul­ long. Add in the credit needs of government­ The contributions of the two honor­ tural, and other community projects, sponsored agencies, and the figure could rise ees are consistent with the vital role Ms. Castrey remains to be a source of well above 60 percent. That leaves precious that Histadrut and its thousands of much local pride. little for private borrowers and puts upward members have always played. Having Mr. Speaker, it has been a pleasure pressure on interest rates. worked with both of these women and an inspiration for me to work with It is the cumulative amount of debt throughout my 9 years in Congress, I these fine women, and I can only offer which helps drive up interest rates. can also attest firsthand to their laud­ my sincerest appreciation to the Hista­ Small businesses and farmers-the able performance in work related and drut organization for having acknowl­ most productive members of the econ­ community endeavors. It would be im­ edged them with such an esteemed omy-feel the impact: The August possible for me to convey the full honor at their awards banquet for 1983 survey by the Federal Reserve extent of their contributions, but I am 1983. The entire Orange County com­ Board of bank loan rates found an av­ proud to at least mention a few exam­ munity owes them a debt of gratitude, erage rate on small commercial and in­ ples. and I know that my colleagues in Con­ dustrial loans of 13.99 percent. Loans Ms. Perez-Weigand has distinguished gress are as thrilled as I am to join in to farmers averaged 13.72 percent. herself in many areas, primarily stem­ our own salute to their achieve­ Small long-term commercial and in­ ming from her work in the labor move­ dustrial loans averaged 14.53 percent. ment. Since 1972, she has served as an ments.• November 1, 1983 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 30351 SOVIET JEWRY peace and international understand­ known as Manhattan. It was on this ing. We must confront the harsh day, in 1683, that the first provincial HON. DAN SCHAEFER truth: Moscow's rulers are concerned assembly, elected according to the in­ OF COLORADO primarily with their own survival. stitutions of the Duke of York, estab­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES They feel threatened by any group not lished by statute the foundation of the conforming to the Muscovite tradition. county of New York. Tuesday, November 1, 1983 By definition, the Jewish heritage is The founding of the county of New e Mr. SCHAEFER. Mr. Speaker, a one rich with the tradition of centur­ York played an integral part of the es­ recent trip to the Middle East brought ies; while the traditions are not always tablishment of representative govern­ me in contact with two families whose Russian in nature, Soviet Jews consid­ ment and common law jurisprudence relatives have, for various reasons, er themselves Soviet Jews. They in this county. Throughout American been denied exit visas from the Soviet cannot understand why they are history, Manhattan has continued to Union. My concerns about the plight abused by their Government, to which play a critical role in the struggle for, of Soviet Jews are shared by many of they contribute academically and cul­ and the establishment of, democracy. my colleagues, and it is appropriate to turally. New York City served as the seat of address once again the injustices faced In a twisted response to that contri­ the National Government beginning in by members of a society shunned by bution, Soviet Jews are barred from January 1785, when the Congress of the government and demeaned be­ their professions, split from their fam­ the Confederation convened in City cause of their faith: Soviet Jews. ilies, and driven from their homeland. Hall . Amatitlan by several men <9 several re­ August 25-Maria Emilia Orellana Me­ ports>. City. drana, disappeared going to work in Centro September 9-Guadalupe Beatriz Vasquez In the rural areas the civil patrols de Recuperacion in Zone 1, from her home Lopez, 10, disappeared on the way to school established by Rios Montt have been in Zone 12 . security. There are no other plans." August 31-Maria del Rosario Colindres September 11-Gilberto Ozaeta, 46, kid­ Canizales, 17, disappeared after leaving napped in Nueva Concepcion, San Marcos This problem of disappearances is house in Cerritos, Amatitlan . September 1-Antonio Martin y Martin, THE WASHINGTON OFFICE ON LATIN AMERICA September 14-Maria Leticia Catalan 60. Felipa Agustin, 50 and grandson Teofilo Obeda, 20, kidnapped by 5 men in a cafete­ List of disappearances in Guatemala since Santiago Barrios, 35, kidnapped by several ria on Ave. Petapa in zone 12 . Cardona, disappeared traveling to the Costa 1983, coup d'etat. The following list of dis­ September 1-Heriberto Mus Barrientes, appearences include only those which ap­ kidnapped in Coban. Sur . September 3-Brothers Cesar Antonio and firemen he was friends with . was kidnapped. She resided in the village of Rosal Paz, kidnapped on road between Te­ September 4-Emilio Perez Catalan, 25, Mircom . culutan and Zacapa . September 20-Hector Enrique Jimenez work on the finca El Peru in El Tumbador, September 5-Sara Emperatriz Monzon, Martinez, 37. Owner of the Jimenez Shop, San Marcos . 18, Eva Sonia Monzon Mazariegos, 7, disap­ he was kidnapped by 4 armed men who took August 17-Mario Enrique Avalos Mar­ peared mysteriously near bus station in him away on a blue pick-up truck . Libre 9/21>. Las Huertas, Antigua . Libre 8/23). September 8-Mayra Janneth Meza So­ September 21-Efrain Amado Moreno August 20-Jose Becerra, Nazario Del­ beranis, 23, sister of preceding entry, psy­ Tax, 28, was kidnapped by four armed men gado, and Ramiro Reyes Arguello, 3 Mexi­ chologist, kidnapped in Zone 12 . Libre 9/27). Ostuncalco, Quezaltenango . YEARS OF SERVICE Inc. As if these service activities were September 26-Eswaldo Francisco Sorces, not enough, Lionel has also served as 15, a second grade student in the Republica HON. MERVYN M. DYMALLY both secretary and president of the de Francia, disappeared while going home Compton Rotary Club. He has been a from a soccer match political prisoner invariably they The president understood the depth of ing the mail or by returning legitimate mail hear about them. our feelings and our instinctive desire for marked "addressee unknown", when in fact This spring President Reagan received a both vengeance and purpose. And he ap­ our sources verify that the addressees are letter smuggled out of concentration camp pealed to our hearts, not our minds. living at the stated address. In other in­ # 36, which is part of a vast penal gulag lo­ "Brave young men have been taken from stances postal items have been confiscated, cated near the city of Perm, Russia. The us. Many others have been grievously opened, inspected and simply discarded. letter initiated by Mykola Rudenko, poet wounded," he said. "Are we to tell them There is also a calculated program of har­ and founding member of the Ukrainian Hel­ their sacrifice was wasted? They gave their assment through surcharges on parcel post sinki Group, and signed by 9 political pris­ lives in defense of our national security items. oners, asked President Reagan to help form every bit as much as any man who ever died To this end, I have submitted exhibits 958, an international commission to inspect fighting a war. We must not strip every 959, 960 pertaining to service charges by the Soviet prison camps. They said that lawless­ ounce of meaning and purpose from their U.S.S.R. licensed postal services. In addi­ ness is so widespread that it is no longer courageous sacrifice . . . tion, we have submitted documents entered merely a question of violation of human "We cannot and will not dishonor them as exhibit 904 in which people in Ukraine rights, but of premeditated inhumanity. In now and the sacrifices they have made by were asked to refuse packages by their own their appeal to the President, they stated failing to remain as faithful to the cause of postal authorities. This occurred in April that not a single letter from abroad reached freedom and the pursuit of peace as they 1983 in Ivano-Frankivsk region of Ukraine the camp in the last several years.e have been." and were verified by tourists. In another in­ stance, the Soviet Postal Authorities had He seemed to suggest that those who love the gall to tell one addressee "Do not accept NOTICE THAT THE COMMITTEE their fellow Americans must not now criti­ this package, it isn't honorable. Soon no one ON ENERGY AND COMMERCE cize the policies that placed them in Beirut. will be getting packages." WILL SEEK A RULE LIMITING Failure to invest confidence in America's Furthermore, we submitted exhibit 536 in presence in Lebanon, the president seemed GERMANE AMENDMENTS TO to say, is to desecrate our fallen comrades. which we talked about the need for more H.R. 2755 action by the U.S. Postal Service and the But painful as they may be, the deaths of concern over the high charges being Americans cannot now be made to rational­ charged by the parcel services licensed by HON. JOHN D. DINGELL ize a policy that was flawed from the start. the U.S.S.R. and doing business at some 40 OF MICHIGAN Conscience and reason demand that those locations throughout the United States. I IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES who believe the president was wrong to send urge you, to take a strong look at these Marines to Beirut do not now justify their parcel services and determine if they should Tuesday, November 1, 1983 deaths by accepting the president's Mideast in some fashion be supervised by the Feder­ • Mr. DINGELL. Mr. Speaker, pursu­ · mission. al Government. ant to the rules for the Democratic Reagan has failed to show that either Is­ The fragile lifeline between those U.S. rael's security or our own demands an citizens who wish to correspond with friends Caucus, notice is hereby given that the American presence in Beirut. Nor has it or relatives in the Soviet Union is very tenu­ Committee on Energy and Commerce been demonstrated that our presence there ous because of Soviet policy of isolating in­ is seeking a rule which would limit is building or even keeping the peace. If dividuals from the outside world thru the germane amendments to the bill, H.R. Israel remains confident of its safety with non-delivery of mail. In most instances the 2755, the Federal Communications the Syrians occupying the Bekaa Valley, families are without any political involve­ Commission Authorization Act of why cannot we? ment whatsoever and yet, their mail does 1983, which was reported from the The Marines should not withdraw imme­ not reach them or the mail that they send committee on September 15, 1983.e diately. Having been wounded by a faceless out to their relatives outside the Soviet enemy against whom retaliation has not Union is held back. Their letters are not po­ been possible, the United States should take litical, they are simply personal correspond­ BRAVE MEN, FUTILE MISSION no action that suggests it can be so easily in­ ence. Mail is their only connection with timidated. families and friends outside the Soviet But our troops should withdraw soon. Union and parcels sent to them, in many HON. NORMAN Y. MINETA America should not persist in implementing cases, are their only means of sustenance. OF CALIFORNIA a military mission that has no genuine hope The mailing of parcels to the Soviet Union IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES of success. Amin Gemayal and other leaders is a costly and difficult proposition. The Tuesday, November 1, 1983 in Lebanon should be given 60 days to begin import tax is so steep that it almost doubles serious reconciliation moves. After that, the cost of the parcel itself. The assessed e Mr. MINETA. Mr. Speaker, the San American forces should pull out, at least to value of some items sent to the Soviet Jose Mercury has once again voiced a offshore ships. Union are many times their normal value. clear and unambiguous view of this ad­ In the meantime, the Marines must recog­ Also, the Soviet government imposed strict­ nize they are not a neutral force in Beirut er regulations with regard to how many ministration's policy in Lebanon. In an editorial on October 30, the Mercury and must therefore adopt the defensive pos­ items could be sent in a single parcel. In ture of troops in a deadly war zone. some cases the packages do not get through said the men who died in Lebanon were honorable men, but that the At home, Americans and their representa­ even though the sender has prepaid for the tives in Congress should reject the argu­ package, the Soviet authorities simply con­ "policy that sent them to Beirut de­ ment that says criticism of the nation's for­ fiscate the package for their own use and serves no such honor." tell the addressee that the package got lost. eign policy either endangers troops or dis­ Along with my colleague DoN En­ honors the dead. In other instances the parcel is returned WARDS, I urge Members to consider without any explanations and the sender This emotional appeal and the ensuing has to redeem the package by paying as carefully this thoughtful editorial: failure to ask "Why?" is precisely what led high as $60. BRAVE MEN, FuTILE MISSION to 57,000 American deaths in Vietnam. The Soviet government comes out the Having relinquished the moral high American soldiers on the battlefield must winner, it receives the hard currency it so ground in Grenada, President Reagan be protected regardless of the policy that desperately needs and, in the process it fur­ sought to regain it in Lebanon last week, placed them there. But we must not stifle ther dehumanizes and isolates the family suggesting to Americans that to alter the criticism of that policy when it is wrong. To for whom the package was intended. nation's course in Beirut would dishonor the do so sacrifices reason when it is most In documents entered as exhibit 961 thru dead. needed to protect against further deaths. and including 1046 we have submitted evi­ Few politicians ever have so skillfully at­ What greater waste can there be than to dence about high service charges by the tempted to enlist America's emotions to em­ spill more American blood on a mission that Soviet licensed parcel services and the high brace such a futile mission. defies success? surcharges upon the return of the merchan­ Who among us does not mourn the death The Americans who died in Beirut felt it dise to this country. of the more than 200 Americans? Who does was their duty to serve their country as sol­ The most notorious violation of mail com­ not long to believe that our brave country­ diers. They were honorable men. But the munication is into Soviet concentration men died for a great and distinguished policy that sent them to Beirut deserves no camps. Various Human Rights organizations cause? Who could fail to hope that though such honor. To try now to cover that policy regularly send letters of support to political their lives were lost, their peace mission was with glory would, indeed, denigrate the sur­ prisoners, although these letters never not? vivors as well as the dead.e 30358 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS November 1, 1983 THE 40TH ANNIVERSARY OF 1983 SIDNEY R. RABB AWARD TO During his more than ten years of service CHINA LAKE NAVAL WEAPONS DONALD 0. SCHNUCK to Children's Hospital, Don has served on nearly every committee of the hospital. He CENTER was particularly responsible for the plan­ HON. ROBERT A. YOUNG ning for a new 84 million dollar Children's Hospital-which will open its doors in the HON. WIWAM M. THOMAS OF MISSOURI spring of 1984. OF CALIFORNIA IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES This is a 500 thousand-square-foot facility, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Tuesday, November 1, 1983 which, in Don's words, is "destined to become the premier provider of children's Tuesday, November 1, 1983 e Mr. YOUNG of Missouri. Mr. health care in the United States, if not the e Mr. THOMAS of California. Mr. Speaker, on October 18, I had the world, because of our already established Speaker, I would like to bring to the pleasure of attending the annual ban­ reputation as one of the leading research quet of the Food Marketing Institute, and teaching children's hospitals in the attention of Congress the fine record U.S." of service compiled during the last the trade association for food whole­ Don holds directorships on the boards of four decades by the Naval Weapons salers and retailers. The high point of Mercantile Bancorporation, Mercantile the evening was the presentation of Trust Company and the YMCA of Greater Center at China Lake in my district. the most esteemed award in the super­ China Lake Naval Weapons Center St. Louis. market industry-the Sidney R. Rabb Don is the immediate past chairman of celebrates its 40th year of service on award. It is given to an individual who the Junior Achievement of Mississippi Friday, November 4, and it has indeed has demonstrated outstanding concern Valley. As a long-time supporter, he has been a distinguished 40 years for the for the consumer, the industry, and served on that board for nine years. This center. Most of the conventional air­ the community. This year, the award has been the leading JA program in the borne weaponry used by the free was presented to my constituent and country for the past 20 years. He has guided world today was developed at China the direction of J A programs so that during very dear friend, Donald 0. Schnuck, the last school year, 16 thousand students Lake NWC, which is the Navy's top re­ president and chief executive officer participated in the Mississippi Valley pro­ search, development, test and evalua­ of Schnuck Markets of Bridgeton, Mo. gram. tion center for air warfare systems. Rather than try to paraphrase the Of those, 85 hundred high school students More than 550 different programs en­ evening's remarks, I will read the com­ participated in traditional JA companies. compassing all sorts of weapons and plete text of the presentation: The remaining 75 hundred were eighth and technology are carried on at NWC, ninth graders who studied business topics TEXT OF PRESENTATION OF 1983 SIDNEY R. with a guest business consultant in their which is quite a large mission for a fa­ RABB AWARD TO DONALD 0. SCHNUCK BY social studies classes once a week for 15 cility created at an isolated desert BYRON ALLUMBAUGH, CHAIRMAN, FOOD weeks. crossroads. MARKETING INSTITUTE In a new pilot program, fifth and sixth In 1943, the Navy needed more room Now let's turn to the award tonight. And graders are learning basic business princi­ for a new proving ground for its avia­ once again we find the award goes to a ples. During his tenure as chairman of tion ordnance, and the California In­ family it has visited before. The winner of Junior Achievement, Don appointed a long­ stitute of Technology needed space to the 1983 Sidney R. Rabb Award is Donald range planning committee and successfully 0. Schnuck, the president and chief execu­ directed its work. test a new 3.5-inch aircraft rocket tive officer of Schnuck Markets, Inc. He has also been personally responsible being considered for use as a weapon He and his father and brother, Ed, found­ for continuous fund-raising activities. For in World War II. The Navy and Cal­ ed the company when they sold their neigh­ example, he secured an 80 thousand dollar Tech started looking for a site, and borhood grocery stores, which they had in­ donation of tools and equipment from an­ they settled on the Indian Wells dividually operated after World War II in other St. Louis firm. Valley, 150 miles out in the Mojave St. Louis. They pooled their resources to Don is an active member of Civic Progress. buy one supermarket in 1952. This is an association of chief executive offi­ Desert from Los Angeles. Virtually Since then, the company has grown into cers of large corporations with headquarters overnight, a test center and accompa­ the largest retail food chain in the St. Louis in St. Louis. It was established to encourage nying community sprang up. In the area and enjoys the largest market share by business participation in community affairs. years following World War II, the a comfortable margin. Schnucks now oper­ Don has served on many government food Naval Ordnance Testing Station ates 60 supermarkets in Missouri, Illinois, industry committees and as president of the (which became the Naval Weapons Indiana, and Kentucky. Board of Trustees of John Burroughs Center in 1967) was to play a critical Beyond that, the company is completely School. integrated. It operates its own mechanized In 1982, an honorary Doctor of Laws role in developing such weapons as the warehouses and distribution facility, an egg­ degree was conferred upon him by Maryville Zuni rocket, the Shrike antiradiation laying farm and feed mill, and a dairy proc­ College in St. Louis. He is an honorary missile, the Polaris missile, and the essing plant. member of the Epsilon Chapter of Beta Sidewinder guided missile used by our Don has long been committed to serving Gamma and the National Honor Society, Navy pilots in 1981 to shoot down two the consumer, which is the basic business and a recipient of the DeMolay Legion of Libyan jets which attacked them over philosophy responsible for his success. Honor degree. Schnucks has been innovative through the Don has been a leader in the Food Mar­ the Mediterranean Sea. years in initiating dialogue with consumer keting Institute and its predecessor organi­ The work carried on at China Lake leaders and being the first to offer new con­ zations. Don served as chairman of FMI is vitally important to our national de­ sumer programs. from 1979 to 1981. One of the many accom­ fense. NWC's motto is "Insuring a As a matter of fact, Schnucks was prob­ plishments during his term was the creation Modern Navy," and the technology de­ ably the first company to receive the en­ of the Industry Relations Committee. This veloped at China Lake will help keep dorsement of Missouri's leading consumer panel helps maximize cooperation and co­ all of our armed services better pre­ activist, favoring scanning with shelf pric­ ordination among food retailers, wholesalers ing. This came in the face of intense labor and suppliers-for the benefit of the indus­ pared to meet the challenges posed to and political opposition. try and the consumers we serve. America's security in the years ahead. Don has received numerous civic and mar­ He served as vice chairman of the Nation­ Mr. Speaker, I am proud of the men keting awards during his career. He has al Association of Food Chains. And he con­ and women working at China Lake been heavily involved in the St. Louis Com­ tinues to serve on numerous committees of Naval Weapons Center. They are a munity. the institute. group of dedicated people, and they Currently, Don is Chairman of the Board Don attended Washburn University in deserve a grateful salute from the rest of Trustees of the St. Louis Children's Hos­ Topeka, Kansas and Washington University pital. In that capacity, he also serves on the in St. Louis-majoring in business adminis­ of us as NWC reaches its 40th anniver­ Board of Directors of the Washington Uni­ tration. He served as a commissioned officer sary. It truly takes "the right stuff" to versity Medical Center in St. Louis. This in the U.S. Navy during World War Two. keep our Nation's defenses prepared, medical center is the fourth largest in the Don and his wife, Doris, have six children and these people have it.e u.s. and nine grandchildren. November 1, 1983 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 30359 Don is a native of St. Louis, and he takes problem that has yielded a string of unseri­ larger issues, Hussein, to put it kindly, his commitment to the community very seri­ ous solutions. doesn't like to get out front. He refuses to ously. I would like to close by relating one Zbigniew Brzezinski was partial to Iraq. act without an Arab consensus at his back, example that shows how he lives up to that True, Iraq was and is, the most virulently which is as good as a pledge of paralysis. Six commitment. anti-American Arab state in the Gulf. It has months ago he gave up a chance to pursue Last December St. Louis was hit by disas­ spearheaded the Arab rejection of Camp President Reagan's Middle East peace trous floods. Literally overnight, thousands David, led the boycott of Anwar Sadat, and plan-which promised to return the West of people were left homeless. Don stepped backed the Abu Nidal gang, whose specialty Bank to him-because he couldn't get Yasir in immediately, even before the official dis­ is equal opportunity terror . breach when we need him in the Gulf? portation and services to aid the victims. Bravely refusing to confuse power with This plan is now said to be jeopardized by Don worked with the emergency crews of principle, Mr. Brzezinski advocated a tilt public exposure. Why? Because Hussein, the Salvation Army and the Red Cross, per­ toward Iraq because of its strength. Iraq put like other Arab moderates, is afraid of being sonally seeing to it that emergency sup­ its strength on display by picking a war with perceived as militarily linked to the United plies-ranging from food to medical supplies a convulsed and almost technologically dis­ States. The point of most secret agreements to baby food and disposable diapers-were armed Iran. Iraq now finds itself desperate­ is to keep them from enemy eyes; a secret transported from the Schnucks warehouses ly suing for peace. ; and they regularly pres­ October 31, the Nation lost one of its from the New Republic of November sure the smaller Gulf states to embrace a great personalities, football's George 14, 1983. similar neutrality. Halas. Mr. Halas owned the National The reductio ad absurdum of a policy of Football League's Chicago Bears since VAPID DEPLOYMENT FORCE relying on moderate Arabs to act on behalf the early 1920's and is recognized as The massacre of Marines in Beirut graphi­ of the United States would be to lean on the cally illustrates how difficult it is to main­ weakest reed of them all, King Hussein of one of the founding fathers of profes­ tain an American presence in Lebanon and Jordan; and now this has happened. For two sional football. Through his unbridled how determined are those opposed to it. years the Reagan Administration has been efforts, Mr. Halas helped make profes­ The Persian Gulf, certainly as important to secretly training and preparing to equip sional football one of the major enter­ the United States as Lebanon, is at least as Jordan with advanced aircraft, sophisticated tainment mediums in our Nation great a challenge. President Carter declared anti-aircraft missiles, and light tanks, for today. He was instrumental in bring­ it such vital interest that the United States ... a Jordanian rapid deployment force, to ing pleasure and enjoyment into was prepared to use military force if neces­ fly around the Middle East putting out anti­ countless American homes. sary to defend it. For a long time, the American and anti-moderate-Arab fires. United States didn't have to. The Shah of It's hard to know where to start on this George Halas' accomplishments in Iran was a strong and willing surrogate. one. Hussein has never been known to the sporting world are innumerable; I Since his fall, the U.S. has been running deploy anything rapidly, and certainly not would like to take this opportunity to around the area trying to find someone to an armed force in defense of others' inter­ try to cite just a few. For a short time defend its interest in the Gulf. It is a serious ests. He can barely defend his own. As for he played rightfield for the New York 30360 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS November 1, 1983 Yankees before being replaced by one It does not mean that spending cannot to end this spending drain on the Babe Ruth, whose prominence in that increase; it does mean that new spend­ American public? sport need not be mentioned. He was ing will not mean new deficits. Over 150 years ago, Thomas Jeffer­ also a member of the team that won The operation of the pay as you go son wrote that it is incumbent on the 1919 Rose Bowl. As a coach and process is very simple. Under this plan, every generation to pay its own debts owner, George Halas' teams had un­ we would establish a spending baseline as it goes. I think the time has come to paralleled success. He coached the at the current year's budget outlay follow Mr. Jefferson's instructions.• Chicago Bears to 326 wins and 5 total. league championships. Pay as you go prohibits the Govern­ Perhaps my most important com­ ment from spending any more money BLATANT DISCRIMINATION ments on Mr. Halas should not be next year than it did this year, unless INHERENT IN U.S. VISA POLICY made about his career in sports, but of Congress is willing to totally offset his personal commitment to his fellow that new spending either by raising HON. NORMAN F. LENT man and his Nation. He was a fiercely revenues or by cutting spending else­ OF NEW YORK loyal and principled man who was where in the budget. Unlike a strict IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES greatly respected by those who came budget freeze, pay as you go permits to know him. On two occasions, he left additional spending above the current Tuesday, November 1, 1983 his civilian life to serve his Nation in spending levels-for education, de­ • Mr. LENT. Mr. Speaker, Secretary the U.S. Navy-during World War I fense, social security cost-of-living ad­ of State for Northern Ireland, Mr. and again during World War II. justments, highways, or any other pro­ James Prior, will be arriving in Wash­ Mr. Speaker, I would like to express gram-but only if we are willing to pay ington today as the first stop on his my appreciation of Mr. Halas' accom­ for those new spending decisions. Pay American tour. This ironic situation plishments and recognize the out­ as you go says to the Congress, to the clearly demonstrates the blatant dis­ standing contribution he has made to President, and to our constituents that crimination inherent in the State De­ the American lifestyle. My prayers we must have the courage to pay for partment's policy on visa applications. and sympathy go out to his family and our spending decisions rather than de­ Secretary Prior, an appointed loved ones. The Nation has lost one of ferring payment by increasing the na­ member of the British Government is its most colorful and significant per­ tional debt. permitted to travel and speak freely in sonalities.• Implementation of the pay as you go the United States regarding his Gov­ process will achieve a rapid reduction ernment's policy in Northern Ireland. in Federal deficits. It will stop the However, the official spokesman for DEFICIT SPENDING Federal Government from consuming the Sinn Fein Party, Joe Austin, Rev. the credit which is required to finance Ian Paisley, and others have been HON. ROBIN TALLON economic growth and provide jobs. denied visas and the opportunities af­ OF SOUTH CAROLINA According to the Congressional forded Secretary Prior. The denials IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Budget Office, if pay as you go had have even been directed at officially been adopted when it was first intro­ elected members of the British Parlia­ Tuesday, November 1, 1983 duced in 1982, the Federal budget ment from Northern Ireland. e Mr. TALLON. Mr. Speaker, 9 years would have run a surplus of more than Americans accustomed to constitu­ ago the Congress enacted the Budget $27 billion in fiscal year 1985. Now we tional guarantees of freedom of speech Act in order to control spending. The are finishing a year with a $195 billion greatly resent the State Department's Federal deficit in that year was a little deficit, and it will take us longer to cut denial of such rights to those who more than $4.5 billion. In the follow­ back our deficits and balance the oppose British oppression of Northern ing years, under both Republican and budget. In the budget resolution that Ireland. Democratic Presidents, there were the Federal Government is currently As a concerned member of the ad Federal Government deficits ranging operating under, the deficit for 1986 is hoc congressional committee on Irish from $27 billion to $110 billion. Now in projected to be $130 billion. Under the affairs, I demand the State Depart­ fiscal year 1983, the deficit has risen pay as you go budget, the 1986 deficit ment reevaluate its present policy and to $195 billion. would be $49 billion. In 1988 with pay institute a more open, more fair visa These deficits have placed an enor­ as you go, we would have a balanced policy with respect to visitors from mous burden on our already weakened budget. Northern Ireland.e economy. Deficit spending forces the Adoption of the pay as you go Government to borrow available credit budget process would be a historic which then diminishes the amount of moment for this Congress. No longer THE SOLUTION TO THE ACID capital available in the private sector would we continue to spend billions of RAIN PROBLEM for investment and personal borrow­ deficit dollars to conceal waste, special ing. interest benefits, or outdated and HON. RICHARD L. OTTINGER For too many years, the Federal lavish programs that the economy OF NEW YORK Government has used deficit spending cannot afford and the voters do not IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES to finance Government programs. I, support. for one, am tired of financing Govern­ We have an opportunity to change Tuesday, November 1, 1983 ment spending splurges with deficits the budget. We have an opportunity to e Mr. OTTINGER. Mr. Speaker, an that weaken the economy and leave a make the budget process fair. We have excellent article appeared today in the debt that future generations of Ameri­ an opportunity to balance the budget, New York Times written by my distin­ can taxpayers will be forced to pay. It and maybe even more importantly, we guished colleague from Minnesota, is time to tear up the national credit have an opportunity for the first time GERRY SIKORSKI. In this article, Mr. card by adopting a new, bold, and ef­ to provide a budget process that all SIKORSKI outlines very succinctly the fective budget strategy which will Americans can understand because it issues related to acid rain control and force this Congress to make hard deci­ is very simple and direct. how we can begin to deal with this sions. During the 98th Congress, this may devastating problem. That new strategy is the pay as you be the most important issue before us. I would like to urge my colleagues to go budget. This budget proposal is a Are we going to shackle the taxpayer, read the following article and then to workable and nonpartisan plan. It is the investor, the small businessman, endorse H.R. 3400, the acid rain con­ similar to the budget procedures used and the first-time home buyer with trol legislation that Mr. SIKORSKI has by over 40 of our State governments. $200 billion deficits? Or will we be able authored along with Mr. WAXMAN. November 1, 1983 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 30361 [From the New York Times, Nov. 1, 19831 practice, with its manifestly harmful ef­ skills and talents so needed for success in To FIGHT Acrn RAIN fects, must end. higher education. Some have proposed a sulfur dioxide emis­ The other TRIO program which we oper­ sions tax, which would put the economic ate at Murray State is The Special Services WASHINGTON.-There is a growing consen­ burden on those who produce the pollution. sus in America and the Congress that it is For Disadvantaged Students Project which While this argument is attractive to resi­ serves low-income, first generation, and dis­ time to control acid rain by reducing emis­ dents of the Northeast, in practical terms it sions of its two principal ingredients, sulfur abled college students. The special services means that emissions would not be reduced. provided include tutoring, counseling, indi­ dioxide and nitrogen oxide. But the problem The administrative complexities of an emis­ has been wrongly construed as one facing vidual planning, and readers, interpreters, only the Northeastern states, and the solu­ sions tax are forbidding, since it would re­ notetakers, and typists for disabled stu­ tion an Eastern one. In fact, the problem is quire monitoring every power plant and fac­ dents. national in scope and can be resolved only tory in the country to insure their compli­ As you are no doubt aware, the President with an approach in which clean-up costs ance with the law. proposes to reduce TRIO funding in the are borne equally by all the states. The National Acid Deposition Control Act fiscal year 1984 by 77 percent. He has not The Environmental Protection Agency is gathering widespread support. The included any monies for Upward Bound has reported that the regions of the United Denver Post has called the approach projects in his fiscal year 1984 Budget. The States that are vulnerable to acid rain "sound" and the total price a "bargain." results of these proposed cuts would be to stretch from Florida to the state of Wash­ The Los Angeles Times said that the act is eliminate all 640 Special Services projects ington, and from California to Maine. Ac­ in America's interest, even while pointing nationwide, or to cut all 430 Upward Bound cording to the Reagan Administration's out that most of the damage is occurring in budgets by 35 percent and to eliminate 230 Interagency Task Force on Acid Precipita­ the Northeast. These Western papers sup­ Special Services projects. tion, vast areas of the South, Southwest and port the measure because it is fair and eco­ I am asking for your continued strong sup­ West are vulnerable to acid rain. In all prob­ nomical, and because it will end an environ­ port for TRIO programs. In the past we ability, acid rain will begin to damage those mental assault that the National Academy have appreciated your support of funding of areas in coming decades-if the damage has of Sciences said is costing the East $5 billion TRIO programs and other higher education not in fact already started. a year. legislation. A $170 million level of funding There are two ways to reduce emissions of The well-documented destructiveness of for TRIO would make up for the 29 percent sulfur dioxide from their main source: coal­ acid rain is too great to allow us the luxury loss of real dollars

COMPUTER AND COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS SE­ allocate resources to security matters. In the dependency of the organization on the CURITY: POLICY CONSIDERATIONS IN A TECH­ many instances balancing the probability of technology may require different approach­ NOLOGICAL AGE losses of data or systems availability with es. UNDERSTANDING THE PROBLEM costly security measures is a dilemma. Over the years there have been significant Computers and associated technologies Even when resources are available there is improvements and developments in protect­ affect programs ranging from national de­ the problem of ordering priorities. Often or­ ing computer resources. The private sector fense, intelligence, and space programs to ganizations are not always aware of the and Government continue to make impor­ air traffic control, health, manufacturing, risks or may not fully understand the value tant contributions to the development of financial activities, education, and personal of the computerized resources. In such a sit­ computer security technologies. The com­ computing capability. The broad spectrum uation it is difficult to set priorities. In addi­ munity of computer security experts has of computer activities and the value of these tion, goals may not always be sufficiently raised managers awareness of the problems resources prompts consideration to ade­ defined to provide a realistic framework for and given impetus to the use of appropriate quate controls. ordering priorities. Lack of awareness of the security tools and techniques. Information technologies, including com­ dangers, poor identification of problems, The commitment to computer security puters, telecommunications, data networks, and limited understanding of the remedies varies greatly. Organizations which tradi­ and word processors, provide the framework lessens the possibility that an appropriate tionally handle sensitive data, especially for the remarkable information age. While set of priorities will be identified. government classified information, tend to these technologies are valuable resources in Another factor influencing ordering of dedicate resources to computer security ef­ themselves the data and information han­ priorities is the possibility that there may forts. These groups have developed stand­ dled by these innovations often represent a be a narrow interpretation of organizational ards and operational procedures which sup­ considerable investment. goals or mission. This narrow perception of port the computer security function. The In certain environments computer securi­ goals may cause an override of security con­ benefits of allocating resources for security ty is considered an integral part of the man­ siderations. For example, an agency may are understood and facilitated by manage­ agement effort. This is most apparent in na­ place a high priority on its mission liberalism values self-determi­ NFL games on TV and radio, DISCUS Tuesday, November 1, 1983 nation, peaceful change and democracy, has sent the campaign materials to then liberal values are being threatened in e Mr. HYDE. Mr. Speaker, once again the Caribbean and around the world. They more than 400 TV outlets and 1,000 a column by Morton Kondracke in the need to be defended, and Reagan defended radio stations and requested that the Chicago Sun-Times hits the nail on them. messages be scheduled during their the head. I hope my colleagues will Grenada's neighbor islands of Barbados, other programming. I also understand read what he has to say: Dominica, Antigua, St. Lucia and St. Vin­ that in the coming months, the maga­ cent-democracies all-felt threatened by zine ads offering the contract will LIBERALS SHOULD BE CHEERING U.S. AcTION the buildup of Grenada's military forces, by appear in programs published by sev­ IN GRENADA the influx of armed and trained Cuban eral NFL teams and in many general Why so many long faces? The United "construction workers," and the subsequent States invaded Grenada to save lives, oust a construction of a world-class military air­ circulation magazines which DISCUS gang of murderous thugs, prevent establish­ port, and by Soviet contacts with leftist has invited to joint the effort. ment of a major Cuban military base and rebel groups in their own countries. I encourage my colleagues to take a show that America can use force successful­ If the Reagan administration is correct, look at the "Contract for Life" which ly. We did succeed, with a minimum loss of Grenada was soon to become a major DISCUS has sent to your office. It was life. I say-! say as a liberal-hooray! Cuban-Soviet outpost in the Western Hemi­ developed by Mr. Robert Anastas, Liberals seem to think they can't be loyal sphere, supporting subversion not only of founder and executive director of to their values unless they condemn Presi­ neighboring islands, but throughout the SADD, "Students Against Drunk Driv­ dent Reagan for this action, but it is precise­ region. The presence of 30 Soviets, including ly because of their values that they ought to a senior general, seems to support the fear. ing." Under the terms of the SADD praise it. Beyond the immediate case of Grenada, drinking-driver contract, a teenager Liberals believe in democracy, and Reagan the U.S. invasion will warn the Soviets, pledges that he or she agrees to call a would deserve condemnation if he had acted Cubans, Sandinistas and other aggressive parent at any hour, from any place, if to crush a democratically elected govern­ leftists that the United States has overcome I am ever in a situation where I have ment. The Nixon administration may have its Vietnam-bred reluctance to use military had too much to drink or a friend or done such a thing in Chile but in Grenada power to defend its interests and its values. date who is driving me has had too the United States did nothing of the kind. We have employed our power to win a much to drink. The parent of that Grenada's government, if it can be called quick, reasonably clean victory in a very teenager likewise agrees to come and that, came to power last month in a bloody small place, but they cannot know where we coup that cost at least 18 lives, including might use it later. get you at any hour, any place, no that of former Prime Minister Maurice If that deters them from aggression, that questions asked and no argument at Bishop, who had himself come to power in a will save lives and liberty elsewhere, and that time, or I will pay for a taxi to coup, failed to hold elections as promised that is something liberals ought to cheer.e bring you home safely. I expect we 30364 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS November 1, 1983 would discuss this issue at a later time. I commend this enlightening article percent had never returned to public assist­ I agree to seek safe, sober transporta­ to my colleagues and hope that each ance, despite a deep recession and high un­ tion home if I am ever in a situation of them will take the time to read employment; of the remaining 23 percent, where I have had too much to drink or Commissioner Perales' timely and in­ about half returned briefly, then left the a friend who is driving me has had too sightful comments. welfare rolls. Women on welfare have large numbers of much to drink. The article follows: children so that they can increase their ben­ I have been very active in Congress MYTHS ABOUT POVERTY efits. in urging that my colleagues support In fact, the size of welfare families has legislative initiatives aimed at reduc­ ALBANY.-Not much is ever said about the fallen rapidly in recent years: Between 1969 ing the carnage on our Nation's high­ poor that is accurate or clear. The Reagan and 1982, the average welfare household de­ ways which results from epidemic Administration does not say much about creased by two people. Today's typical teenage drunken driving. I applaud the poor at all. So when it provides useful public assistance family consists of only the work of DISCUSS, SADD, and the statistics, they ought to be examined. three people-a mother and two children. NFL in this area, and will be working In August, a Federal census report con­ Welfare benefit levels in New York State to promote the contracts among fami­ tained data that amounted to this: One are too generous, and attract poor residents American had fallen below the official pov­ from other states and abroad. lies and school in my own congression­ erty line every 12 seconds. The 1980 census shows that 92.6 percent al district. I urge all of my colleagues But the report did not point out that in of all public assistance recipients were living to do likewise.e the same 12 seconds, the Government spent in the state five years earlier. New York, the $72,000 more on defense programs than on second most populous state, ranks ninth in Aid to Families with Dependent Children, A.F.D.C. benefits. Fifty-eight percent of the MYTHS ABOUT POVERTY Supplemental Security Income, Medicaid, families in New York State receiving public food stamps, the earned income tax credit, assistance still live below the official pover­ HON. TED WEISS the work incentives program and the Jobs ty line. Tuesday, November 1, 1983 Government activities. It looms far larger in What is decidedly not mythical is that controversy and myth than in reality, and these myths tend to guide national policy in • Mr. WEISS. Mr. Speaker, during no program-no group of people-is so badly conservative times. Moreover, a growing the last 6 months, those of us who understood as welfare and those who receive body of evidence points to the appearance serve on the Select Committee on it. of a small but permanent caste at the Children, Youth and Families have The Reagan Administration, with its talk bottom of the economic ladder for whom heard deeply disturbing testimony about the " truly needy" and the "safety there is no opportunity and no hope. Under concerning the significant increases in net," has not contributed to an understand­ the Reagan administration, many people the numbers of poor children and poor ing of the problem. In fact, there has not have learned simply to expect this-it has families in this Nation. Over 8 million been much effort to do so at any level of become part of the permanent misfortune Americans have fallen into poverty in government for a long time. Thus, the on which economic policy rests these days. myths persist, programs are cut or crippled, 3 And in 12 seconds, the problem will get the last years, a dramatic reversal of the number of poor people grows, and very worse.e nearly two decades of decline in the few people understand why the "safety net" number of poor people. Three million is suddenly so full. of them were children, the largest in­ Here are some of the myths. THE RETIREMENT OF WILLARD crease in the number of poor children People get on welfare and never get off. J. <1> of the War ceived the highly coveted awards of a bloody coup in Grenada. The embas­ Powers Act became operational on Oc­ distinction and citations of merit in sies of Communist nations in that tiny tober 25, 1983, is an important asser­ service to our country, as follows: country were staffed with abnormally tion of the role of Congress in approv­ Selective Service Medal of World large numbers of personnel. The ing any extended commitment of U.S. War II and Certificate of Merit: The number of militarily-oriented Cubans troops abroad. While I strongly hope Congress of the United States and on Grenada appears to be larger than that our troops will be home long President Harry S. Truman; previously thought, and the discovery before the 60 days expire. I voted to Retired Captain of the Military Sur­ of large supplies of Cuban and Soviet formalize this limitation on the Presi­ geons of the United States; and weapons points to the strategic impor­ dent's authority to keep our forces in Retired Senior Dental Surgeon in tance of Grenada for the Communists. Grenada. the Reserve Corps of the Public And we were asked to intervene by the Health Service, U.S. Department of Organization of Eastern Caribbean Health, Education, and Welfare. States charter and the OECS treaty, visas to the United States. tribution to the quality of life for the as well as our own War Powers Act. Mr. Speaker, I don't think that is people of our community, State, and We have, at minimum, entered a gray fair, and I don't think it serves Ameri­ Nation.e area of both international and domes­ ca's interests. I believe our visa policy tic law. However, overall I support the should be evenhanded. I believe that STATEMENT ON INVASION OF President's decision. the American people have the right to GRENADA But the crucial, immediate question hear from all points of view from is what will we do next. If our role is Northern Ireland. HON. JAMES M. JEFFORDS to be legally and morally defensible, it We have a long tradition in this OF VERMONT must be limited in both scope and country of free and open debate. We IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES time. The scope must be limited to al­ believe in hearing from all sides on an lowing Grenadians to choose their issue before making up our minds. I Tuesday, November 1, 1983 next government, even a provisional believe in that tradition as do most e Mr. JEFFORDS. Mr. Speaker, the one, free from interference by any out­ Americans. And yet our State Depart­ question of whether or not the United side nation, including ours. ment seeks to deny us the chance to States was justified in participation in The opportunity for immediate hear from all sides in the debate on the invasion is likely to remain open to withdrawal is complicated by the ne­ Northern Ireland through their highly debate among analysts and historians cessity of removing the 700 Cubans in selective visa policy. for the foreseeable future. What is Grenada, a nation which, like the rest Mr. Speaker, under the leadership of urgent now is that we withdraw our of the OECS nations, lacks effective Mr. BIAGGI, the chairman of the Ad troops as soon as possible. military defense. But the longer we Hoc Congressional Committee on Irish Some of the facts and circumstances stay, the greater the suspicion that Affairs, I intend to continue to press regarding the President's decision the United States, like Cuba, is seek­ the State Department on this issue. It remain incomplete and murky. If we ing to undermine the right of Grena­ is a matter of great concern to all of us attempt to view the situation from the dians to determine their own future. who care about Northern Ireland.e November 1, 1983 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 30367 THE DOMESTIC STEEL the yearly rates of growth would fall there­ THE TRICENTENNIAL OF THE INDUSTRY after. Over the period, 1982-1986, output is COUNTY OF NEW YORK: COM­ projected to rise at an annual rate of about MEMORATING A LEGACY 10 percent to a new plateau of 110 to 120 HON. JOE KOLTER million tons per year. This growth pattern is OF PENNSYLVANIA projected by three economic forecasting or­ HON. CHARLES B. RANGEL IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ganizations-Data Resources, Incorporated, OF NEW YORK Tuesday, November 1, 1983 Wharton Econometric Forecasting Associ­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ates and Chase Econometrics. e Mr. KOLTER. Mr. Speaker, at a Steel output is projected to grow at a Tuesday, November 1, 1983 time when the Nation's steelmakers faster rate than real GNP in the period, are releasing their third quarter finan­ • Mr. RANGEL. Mr. Speaker, I rise to 1982-1986. In 1982-83, steel output would congratulate the County of New York cial statements, I believe it is appropri­ grow seven times faster than real GNP. In ate to focus on the industry's pros­ on its 300th anniversary. . 1985-86, however, steel output growth is The County of New York-more pects for the future. about equal to the growth of real GNP. Even though the domestic steel in­ The growth in steel output is not expected commonly known as Manhattan-was dustry appears to be recovering from to result in any substantial increase in em­ incorporated on November 1, 1683 its dismal, near disastrous perform­ ployment in the industry. In 1983, employ­ when the British consolidated the ance in 1982, we should not assume ment would grow by 9 percent, or about half Hudson River Valley. When a constit­ that its problems are at an end. Events the rate of growth of output. By 1986, steel uent assembly was created to govern in the industry and the economy have employment is projected to increase by one the new county, the English democrat­ cast a dark shadow over the future of percent, and to decline after 1986. To a ic foundation merged with the Dutch the older and marginal facilities across large extent, the lower rates of growth of tradition of free trade to bring about a the Nation. Unfortunately, this limit­ steel employment relative to steel output uniquely vibrant culture. This was the are explained by technological change and beginning of the great Yankee tradi­ ed recovery within the industry has gains in productivity resulting from it. bypassed several steel towns in west­ tion of democracy and economic free­ Demand for steel in the United States is dom. em Pennsylvania completely. expected to grow at an annual rate of nearly According to an analysis of recent During the 19th century, the clipper 11-percent from 1982 to 1986, or faster than ships that made America a great mer­ economic forecasts of the steel indus­ output, which is projected to increase at an try, prepared for me by the Congres­ annual rate of about 10 percent. Although cantile power used New York as a sional Research Service, recovery in traditional markets for steel will continue to tion at the mouth of the Hudson made the levels of production experienced in dominate the market, the share of these it a center of commercial activity, a 1981. If the projections are accurate, it traditional markets will decline. In 1982, the trait which has continued to the will not be until 1986 that this level traditional market accounted for nearly 80 present day. will be attained. percent of total domestic demand. In par­ America's greatest heritage is the Furthermore, a rebound in steel pro­ ticular, the motor vehicle market for steel is ethnic diversity of her ethnic people. duction will not necessarily result in projected to grow at a much lower rate than New York has contributed to this her­ both total demand and output, the motor itage more than any other port in the any substantial upswing in employ­ vehicle industry's demand for steel is ex­ ment. Although production and non­ Nation. Twelve million people passed pected to increase by 8.5 percent per year as through Ellis Island between 1900 and production employment is expected to compared with the 11-percent annual increase by nearly 9 percent in 1983, it 1920, providing much-needed labor for growth in total demand, and the 10-percent our growing industrial base. is expected to increase at much lower annual growth in steel output. rates in subsequent years, according to Imports will continue to represent a sub­ The County of New York in the 20th CRS calculations. stantial share of the market, approximately century is as vibrant as ever. Theaters Imports of unfairly subsidized basic 15 percent. Although expected to grow, im­ on Broadway, merchants in the gar­ steel products will continue absorbing ports would be in the range of 15.5 to 18 ment district, and bankers on Wall a substantial share of our domestic million tons, or at about the same levels as Street all contribute to make Manhat­ markets unless we resolve to halt the in recent years. tan one of the most cosmopolitan cen­ flow. The significance of the growth of markets ters in the world. It is no mistake that Certainly, a strong economy will is demonstrated by simulations of two mar­ the United Nations is located there. generally help the steel industry. This kets: construction and motor vehicles. If Mr. Speaker, commemorating the construction sector output were to increase tricentennial of New York County is a does not mean that we should reduce by 10-percent, the demand for and output of our level of concern for the health of commemoration of a legacy that is the steel would increase by about 4 percent and foundation of all that is great in this vital basic industry. Instead, we represents about 4 million tons of basic must continue exploring effective America. I extend my most sincere steel. The effect of a 10-percent increase in congratulations. I am indeed proud to methods of addressing the problems of motor vehicle output is much smaller than import penetration and capital forma­ construction; steel demand would increase be a New Yorker.e tion to insure that the steel industry by about 1.3 percent, and total output, by plays an active role in an expanding 1.5 percent. The lesser stimulus provided by TRIBUTE TO MEMPHIS BLACK economy, and is not just a beneficiary motor vehicle demand is, in large part, the MERCHANTS ASSOCIATION of it. If these problems receive the at­ result of factor substitution of materials in tention they deserve, perhaps some of this motor vehicle industry and the trend to the unemployed will be able to return smaller cars. The results of these simula­ HON. HAROLD E. FORD tions suggest that the steel industry's out­ OF TENNESSEE to work again. look for both output and employment de­ Mr. Speaker, I recommend this CRS pends upon the strength of the economy IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES report, 83-590E: The Outlook for generally, and its steel-using sectors in par­ Tuesday, November 1, 1983 Steel, 1983-86, "An Analysis Based on ticular.• the Data Resources, Incorporated In­ • Mr. FORD of Tennessee. Mr. Speak­ terindustry Model Projections," by er, the minority business community David J. Cantor, as must reading to all historically has played an important of my colleagues. With your consent, I role in creating economic development present here its main conclusions: opportunities for black citizens. De­ The steel industry in the United States is spite adverse conditions and diminish­ expected to experience a substantial in­ ing support from the Federal Govern­ crease in output in 1983 and 1984, although ment, these businesses continue to 30368 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS November 1, 1983 provide not only jobs, but also provide BANKRUPTCY LAW: WHAT BOB ruptcy courts into federally financed collec­ a vital service in communities DOLE FORGOT TO MENTION tion agencies for the lenders-at incalcula­ throughout our Nation. ble costs to all of us who pay the taxes that Memphis, Tenn., which is the con­ finance the court system. Consumer and HON. DON EDWARDS civil rights groups have strongly opposed gressional district that I represent, has OF CALIFORNIA these radical changes. had the good fortune of having the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES The bankruptcy system is now operating Black Merchants Association and the Tuesday, November 1, 1983 under an emergency rule fashioned by the leadership it has provided in promot­ courts. The band aid is about to break. Its ing economic development opportuni­ e Mr. EDWARDS of California. Mr. legality has been questioned by several Speaker, I want to share with my col­ courts, and the rule expires next March 31. ties for black businesses. leagues the unedited text of my op-ed This association, comprised of over Chairman Rodino's record for civil rights, article on bankruptcy legislation consumer protection and the public interest 200 black businesses, was formed in which appeared in the Washington as against special interests speaks for itself. 1976. Since that time, its members Post on October 29, 1983: He is to be commended for insisting on first have worked diligently and tirelessly resolving the constitutional issue so that Senator Bob Dole's October 20 op-ed piece on behalf of the Memphis black busi­ on bankruptcy legislation was long on rhet­ debtors and creditors are certain of the ness community. Their efforts have re­ oric and short on facts. The article would force of judicial decrees in bankruptcy sulted in expanded and enhanced op­ have us believe that the Senate passed a cases. And he is right to proceed carefully portunities for many Memphians. package of noncontroversial substantive on changes in substantive law. Nobody changes in bankruptcy law, that the Senate wants to shelter deadbeats. But, while pre­ The outstanding work of this the venting possible debtor abuse, consumers Black Merchants Association has re­ has taken the lead in legislating a constitu­ tionally sound bankruptcy court system, and borrowers want to be assured that the sulted in a more cohesive black busi­ and that the response of the House, "and changes will not impose inequitable burden ness community in Memphis, and a more particularly, Chairman Rodino of the on debtors who need the fresh start that is stronger economic development base House Judiciary Committee, has been to do the historic function of the bankruptcy in the communities that its members nothing." laws. serve. In fact, no bankruptcy court bill was even Senator Dole, as a long-time member and introduced in the Senate last year to deal now Chairman of the Finance Committee, It is no secret that members of the with the constitutional problem in the court knows well how the tax code is riddled with Black Merchants Association not only system in spite of two deadlines imposed by loopholes to accommodate just about every operate their businesses in the black the Supreme Court in October and Decem­ special interest known to man. And, to give community, but they also live in these ber. Mr. Rodino's House Judiciary Commit­ him credit, he has fought to close some of communities, and they participate in tee met the deadlines. The bankruptcy the more gaping ones. It is ironic, then, numerous community activities. court legislation that the Senate finally that, as chairman of the Judiciary subcom­ passed this year would create an enormous­ mittee on courts, he should support a bill I ask that my colleagues join with ly inefficient and uneconomical system and that is of no benefit to consumers but seeks me in commending the Black Mer­ is widely considered to be unconstitutional. to satisfy special pleaders who want an un­ chants Association, under the capable It is therefore no solution at all. The House fettered ability to harass honest debtors and leadership of Willie Rounds, president; Judiciary Committee, under Chairman Ro­ to shift the cost of their credit-granting mis­ and Roscoe Dixon, executive director; dino's prodding both this year and last re­ takes to the nation's taxpayers, who finance for their accomplishments, and in ported bills that would establish bankruptcy the courts.e courts of clear constitutionality. wishing them continued success as Far from passing noncontroversial they celebrate their sixth annual ban­ changes and straightening out "the bank­ THOUGHTS IN AN AFTERNOON quet.e ruptcy mess," what the Senate did in pass­ ing its bankruptcy package was take a press­ AT Sl\MPSON ing legislative issue-the need to establish a PERSONAL EXPLANATION legally sound court system-and fashion a Christmas tree on which it hung every HON. FRANK HORTON bauble that the money lender special inter­ OF NEW YORK HON. GERALDINE A. FERRARO est groups could ever hope for. The con­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES sumer finance industry used a constitution­ OF NEW YORK al crisis to fashion radical changes in sub­ Tuesday, November 1, 1983 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES stantive law that poor, honest debtors have every reason to fear. e Mr. HORTON. Mr. Speaker, a mili­ Tuesday, November 1, 1983 Every one of the specific consumer tary installation in my congressional eMs. FERRARO. Mr. Speaker, due to changes that Senator Dole chose to mention district in New York, the Seneca Army official congressional business in New in his article has been introduced in the Depot, has been the focal point of con­ York State, I was unavoidably absent House in H.R. 1147 by Chairman Rodino, tinuous antinuclear demonstrations whom Senator Dole berates. Senator Dole that began early this past summer. from the House on Friday, October 28. simply chose not to mention the overreach­ Recently, an additional effort was Had I been present, I would have ing, onerous and anticonsumer provisions of the Senate package. mounted at the gates of the depot and voted as follows on the matters consid­ in nearby Sampson State Park to fur­ ered that day in the House Chamber. He did not mention, for instance, that the Senate bill would abolish the requirement ther demonstrate the deep concern of Rollcall No. 427-0n approval of the that the courts approve any reaffirmation many Americans over the threat of Journal of Thursday, October 27, 1983, agreement between a creditor and a debtor nuclear war. Many articles were writ­ "yea." who has filed for bankruptcy. As then chair­ ten in newspapers throughout my dis­ Rollcall No. 429-0n an amendment man of the Judiciary subcommittee that trict in the wake of the protest, but that sought to strike language provid­ drafted the 1978 law after years of hearings, one article in particular sheds a great ing authorization floors for VISTA, I can assure you that this provision was written into the law only after evidence deal of light on the effectiveness of "aye." showed conclusively that creditors simply such demonstrations and the direction Rollcall No. 430-0n passage of the would not let debtors get a fresh start in to which concerned Americans should bill H.R. 2655, to extend and improve life, even after their debts had been dis­ turn to help solve the nuclear dilem­ the Domestic Volunteer Service Act of charged. Instead, they would hound debtors ma. This article appeared in the Octo­ 1973, "yea."e with threats of repossession of household goods, wage garnishment, or collection from _ber 27, issue of the Penfield Post-Re­ unsuspecting cosigners until beleaguered publican and I am submitting it here victiins reaffirmed debts that had been le­ to be printed in the REcoRD. I urge my gally forgiven. Nor did Senator Dole explain colleagues to read these important and that the Senate bill would make the bank- enlightening words. November 1, 1983 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 30369 THOUGHTS IN AN AFTERNOON AT SAMPSON water quality, the need to restore dam­ equal importance to those jobs which The disturbing and discouraging thing aged water supplies, and water rights require a woman to leave the home. about the anti-nuclear peace rally at Samp­ need to be addressed by this Congress. Unfortunately, existing pension laws, son State Park last weekend was not that it In my opinion, the passage Monday whether intentionally or unintention­ occurred. of H.R. 2911, a bill to authorize an on­ ally, fail to recognize that value. Or that as a major demonstration it fiz­ zled. going program of water research, was Consider the following situation: A Rather, the disappointment was that the an important step for the House to man works 30 years for an employer, rally symbolized the national failure to de­ take to work for a solution to these while supported at home by his wife velop an intelligent, informed, and coura­ water resource problems. who draws no paycheck and has no geous search for a peaceful world order. This measure would establish a pension contributions in her name. None of the speakers at the rally said any­ water research center in each State at The man dies at age 54, having long thing that hasn't been heard a thousand a land grant university or other educa­ since vested in a pension with a sub­ times before. tional institution and provide funding None of them dealt with the problems stantial accrual of benefits. Present posed by a tyrannical, closed Russian oligar­ for technological transfer so that the law presumes that only the husband chy. institutes which funnel research re­ has a legitimate claim to that pension None of them dealt with the problem of sults to the community will also learn and no benefits are required to be paid the West still trying to impose democratic current research needs. This legisla­ to his widow. Our subcommittee has ideals and procedures upon a world popula­ tion would also transfer Federal water received testimony providing several tion of which 90 percent have little present desalinization plants to Roswell, N. concrete illustrations of such tragic use for such philosophy. Mex., and Wrightville Beach, N.C., situations. None of them touched upon the undoubt­ which is needed because the plants ed fact that within a few years many na­ The Retirement Equity Act of 1983, tions may possess nuclear capability. were not funded in last year's Depart­ would insure that the role of the sur­ None of them dealt with solutions to prob­ ment of the Interior budget. I support viving spouse is properly recognized in lems posed by Islamic radicals, whose capac­ the initiative and desire of these com­ such situations. The bill would require ity for cruelty and destruction was so amply munities to take over the plants. availability of a joint and survivor ben­ demonstrated a day later in Beirut. I feel that all will benefit from this efit option for the spouse of any em­ None of them had constructive answers important bipartisan bill. Conversely, ployee who has worked at least 10 for the definition of an accepted role for we will all know the consequences if years. Furthermore, the bill insures Israel in the Near East. Congress fails to enact legislation to None of them would have had an answer against any excess costs to the pension if another Hitler suddenly posed a nuclear address an impending water crisis. A plan by allowing the plan to pass on threat. similar bill has already passed in the those costs to the participants in the Hundreds of thousands of dollars went Senate, and I hope that a quick com­ form of a lower joint and survivor an­ into last Summer's "peace" encampment­ promise can soon be reached.e nuity. and hundreds of thousands more into the Another change this bill addresses is planning and protection of Saturday's rally. Could not all those funds and all that THE RETIREMENT EQUITY ACT the increasing number of women who energy have been used to make some contri­ OF 1983 are entering careers, with the inten­ bution, no matter how slight, to develop the tion of working until retirement. In rational, realistic understanding we will HON.MARGEROUKEMA addition, these decisions often include need to prevent the kind of nuclear disaster the possibility of childrearing in addi- we all fear? oF NEW JERSEY tion to a career. Consequently, we find Missiles and warheads are not the basic IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES increasing numbers of women enter- threat-any other more than that rocks of Tuesday, November 1, 1983 the type with which Cain slugged Abel were ing, leaving, and then reentering the the basic problem. e Mrs. ROUKEMA. Mr. Speaker, I am work force at varying stages in their The problem is what went on in Cain's proud to join Chairman WILLIAM CLAy lives. head-and in the fact that there still are and the members of the Subcommittee Unfortunately, these new career pat­ Cains. on Labor-Management Relations, of terns run up against a number of road­ It would, indeed, be very simple if we which I am the ranking minority blocks in our pension system-some really could blame America for the world's member, in introducing the Retire- which cannot be remedied by law, but problems. As a rational, democratic nation we could then take steps to eliminate those ment Equity Act of 1983, which elimi- many which can. evils and create a happy, peaceful world. nates existing inequities in the pen- In the first place, the law currently But it is not that simple. sion laws and brings those laws into . requires that a pension plan include as The tens of millions of Americans who ig­ conformity with social changes affect- participants only those who are age 25 nored Saturday's rallies know that very ing the role of women. or older. In addition, vesting credits well. This bill was ordered reported by need not be provided below the age of The sombre, discouraged mood of many of our subcommittee today and, hopeful- 22. These requirements ignore the fact the people at Sampson indicates that they, ly, will be acted upon by the full Edu- that women between the ages of 20 too, realize this.e cation and Labor Committee soon. and 24 participate more heavily in the The leadership of subcommittee work force than any other age group. CLARKE SUPPORTS WATER RE­ Chairman CLAY in making this bill a In addition, a significant number of SOURCES RESEARCH ACT OF priority of the subcommittee is to be women begin working immedately out 1983 commended, as is the guidance and of high school, terminating their em­ support provided by the gentleman ployment in their late twenties or HON. JAMES McCLURE CLARKE from Illinois (JoHN ERLENBORN), whose early thirties to raise a family. The ex­ OF NORTH CAROLINA pension law expertise has made this a isting minimum age requirements for IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES responsible, while effective, measure. pensions penalize such women. The role of the gentlewoman from This bill addresses these work pat­ Tuesday, November 1, 1983 New York (GERALDINE FERRARO), who terns by requiring that persons 21 and e Mr. CLARKE. Mr. Speaker, the is also a cosponsor of this bill, must over be included as participants in the United States today faces a serious also be lauded for bringing this prob- plan and that persons 18 and over re­ water resource problem. In many areas lem to the Congress attention at an ceive vesting credit. of the country, water supplies so vital early date and persisting in her efforts In addition, the current law fre- to agriculture and industry are being to remedy it. quently deprives women of participa- depleted at an alarming rate. In addi­ The jobs of childrearing and home- tion and vesting credits they have re­ tion, the issues of the impairment of making are now recognized .as being of ceived prior to taking a maternity 30370 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS November 1, 1983 leave. In such instances, they return Church of Saint Hilary's but also the by the Japanese in the United States. to work for the same employer with no parishioners of other Catholic church­ It does not deal with the adverse ef­ credit for their previous service. This es and Christian religious beliefs. fects caused by the yen-dollar imbal­ bill will insure that, in most instances, Every day since 1958, at least one ance. It guarantees no movement by those credits are not lost. member of the Society has prayed for our domestic firms away from out­ The final reality this bill recognizes world peace at St. Hilary's. During sourcing. What it will do, however, is is the explosion in the divorce rate these 25 years, the members have reg­ surely cause a loss of 40,000-50,000 that has occurred over the past several istered over 500,000 hours of prayer. U.S. jobs. years. In many instances, a woman Mr. Speaker, I ask my fellow col­ This experience proves that we who is divorced finds herself fore­ leagues to join me in congratulating cannot trust our negotiators to be closed from receiving any pension sur­ the members of the Perpetual Adora­ firm, particularly when their hearts vivor benefits, even though she may tion Society of my congressional dis­ are not in it. The administration will be morally entitled to a share through trict for creating this opportunity to not tell the Japanese that their deals her work in the home. pray for world peace and ask that we are all one sided. Congress must do so This bill significantly increases the extend our best wishes on this most when it votes for H.R. 1234, the do­ coverage of divorced women by requir­ memorable occasion.e mestic content bill.e ing that survivor benefits be paid to a person who divorced the deceased par­ ticipant after the pension annuities REAGAN ADMINISTRATION IN HONOR OF WILLIAM RAT­ began. In addition, the bill clears up a TAKEN BY JAPANESE IN NEGO­ CLIFFE ON HIS RETIREMENT current confusion in the law that has TIATIONS OVER AUTO RE­ FROM THE UNITED FOOD AND inhibited a number of divorce courts STRAINTS COMMERCIAL WORKERS from awarding pension benefits, for UNION fear of violating the prohibition in HON. JOHN D. DINGELL ERISA against assignment of benefits. OF MICHIGAN HON. TOM LANTOS These and other provisions in the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF CALIFORNIA bill will bring our pension laws into Tuesday, November 1, 1983 the 1980's as far as the role of women IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES e Mr. DINGELL. Mr. Speaker, early is concerned. It is tragic to note that Tuesday, November 1, 1983 81 percent of all women over the age last July the Japanese Government of 65 who live alone are living in pov­ surprised the Reagan administration • Mr. LANTOS. Mr. Speaker, it is my erty. The importance of a pension in by announcing to its automakers that privilege today to pay tribute to Wil­ this regard is illustrated by the fact Japan did not plan to extend beyond liam Ratcliffe who recently retired that 98 percent of those who receive a March 1984 its voluntary auto re­ after distinguished service as president pension and social security are above straint agreement of 1.68 million cars. of the local United Food and Commer­ the poverty level, while 34 percent of I wrote Ambassador William Brock cial Workers Union of San Mateo those who just receive social security and asked what the administration County, Calif. are below that level. We must reform knew about the Japanese announce­ Bill Ratcliffe has devoted many our laws now before more women ment and what the administration years of his life to effective union enter a period of their lives when the planned to do to counter it. leadership and community service in security of a pension can make the dif­ I never received a reply to my letter California's 11th Congressional Dis­ ference between financial survival and to the Ambassador. I monitored the trict. poverty. One witness who appeared public record closely as the adminis­ His career with the union movement before our subcommittee stated the tration agonized over the matter with took him from business representative problem with the current pension laws no public reply of any kind-not even of the Retail Clerks Union-recently in a most eloquent fashion: "The price a mild question asking why Japan renamed the United Food and Com­ of childrearing may be an old age of planned to ignore the concerns of our mercial Workers Union-in 1967, to poverty." domestic auto industry and its most the presidency of that union only 3 Mr. Speaker, I urge the House to important resource, its workers. years later. Bill also served as a trustee take quick, favorable action on this But a few days ago the administra­ of the pension, health, and welfare measure to remedy as soon as possible tion finally leaked a story that when trust funds for his union, and served these existing inequities.e the Ambassador traveled to Japan he as one of three trustees of San Mateo would insist upon a 1-year extension. County Labor, the local union newspa­ The administration also leaked the per. HONORING MEMBERS OF THE story that we planned not to negotiate Bill was also involved with the Bay PERPETUAL ADORATION SOCI­ with the Japanese, but would show we Area Council and the Southwestern ETY OF THE CHURCH OF were good guys, offering to increase Council of the Retail Clerks Union, SAINT HILARY, PICO RIVERA, the imports of Japanese autos from earning widespread respect among his CALIF. 1.68 million to 1.8 million. The Ambas­ colleagues for his expertise and hard sador quietly passed the word not to work. HON. ESTEBAN EDWARD TORRES worry: "That's our bottom line." Community service was always an in­ OF CALIFORNIA You guessed it. Like all of us, the tegral part of Bill's life as well. He IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Japanese knew it was an administra­ served as a member of the Northern tion leak. They took the leak and California's Food and Drug Council, Tuesday, November 1, 1983 said-"1 year is OK, but we would and in this capacity helped the com­ e Mr. TORRES. Mr. Speaker, on No­ have to give on the number." So the munity in which he lived. vember 5, 1983, the Perpetual Adora­ Ambassador, presumably with the Although he was a highly successful tion Society of the Church of Saint President's approval, caved in and leader, Bill always had time for his Hilary in Pico Rivera, will celebrate its raised the car level to 1.85 million­ family. He and his wife made an exem­ 25th anniversary of praying for world plus presumably a 10-percent increase plary home for their three sons. When peace. in the 70,000 vehicles shipped to they retire soon, to their new home in The Perpetual Adoration Society Puerto Rico and the 82,500 trucks for Hawaii, their many friends, colleagues, was established on November 7, 1958. a total of 2.02 million vehicles. and neighbors will miss them. The society's membership of 400 in­ Mr. Speaker, this is a giant give­ William Ratcliffe is a union leader cludes not only the parishioners of the away. It insures no new investments of the first rank, and a devoted public November 1, 1983 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 30371 citizen. I am pleased to pay tribute to TRIBUTE TO MICHELE MARIE Col. Young Kim, 64, rose to execu­ him.• STARZECKI tive officer as the only Korean-Ameri­ can officer in the famed Japanese HON. FRANK HARRISON American "Go For Broke" unit: the SUPPORT FOR BIPARTISAN DEF­ 100th/442d Regimental Combat Team, ICIT REDUCTION COMMISSION OF PENNSYLVANIA America's most highly decorated of­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES fensive combat outfit in World War II. HON. ROBIN TALLON Tuesday, November 1, 1983 Colonel Kim's decorations for valor e Mr. HARRISON. Mr. Speaker, an include the Distinguished Service OF SOUTH CAROLINA outstanding young woman from Cross, two Silver Stars, Bronze Star, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES three Purple Hearts, two Legions of Wilkes-Barre, Pa., Ms. Michele Marie Merit, three Presidential Unit Cita­ Tuesday, November 1, 1983 Starzecki, recently received an award in recognition of having been selected tions, Italian Cross of Valor-Italy's e Mr. TALLON. Mr. Speaker, I join for "Who's Who" among American highest honor, and the French Croix my colleagues in support of the estab­ high school students for the second de Guerre-France's highest honor, lishment of a bipartisan national com­ consecutive year. This represents an making him the most decorated Asian­ mission on Federal budget deficit re­ outstanding achievement, and one in American soldier in World War II and duction. A national commission offers which all of us take justifiable pride. the Korean war. the best chance for finding solutions Michele is currently attending the I congratulate the Korean Commu­ to our mounting deficit crisis. If we Bloomsburg State University in Penn­ nity Service Center for their efforts fail to act now, we will run the risk of sylvania, and is a 1983 honor graduate honoring these two men and, in addi­ ruining our present economic recovery of Bishop Hoban High School in tion, for their ongoing service to the with Government debt, double-digit Wilkes-Barre, Pa., where she was a Korean community in San Francisco.e interest rates, and enormous trade member of the chorus. She is the deficits. daughter of Loretta and the late Federal budget deficits in this James Starzecki of Wilkes-Barre. PERSONAL EXPLANATION decade are staggering. In fiscal year Mr. Speaker, I join with her family 1982, the budget deficit topped $100 and friends in paying tribute to this HON. TOM LEWIS billion for the first time. In fiscal year outstanding young person.e OF FLORIDA 1983, the deficit soared to $195 billion. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Projections for fiscal year 1984 are for DR. SAMMY LEE AND COL. Tuesday, November 1, 1983 a deficit of $160 to $180 billion and a YOUNG KIM public debt of approximately $1.6 tril­ • Mr. LEWIS of Florida. Mr. Speaker, lion-nearly $6,000 for every man, while returning from my district early woman, and child in this country. HON. SALA BURTON Monday, October 31, I missed two These' deficits are a roadblock to the OF CALIFORNIA votes instructing the conferees on return of a robust American economy. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES H.R. 3222, making appropriations for Commerce, Justice, and State, the Ju­ America's savings will be absorbed by Tuesday, November 1, 1983 diciary and related agencies for fiscal the Federal Government in subsidizing • Mrs. BURTON of California. Mr. year 1984. Had I been present, I would the deficit. Capital investment will be Speaker, I am pleased to bring to the have voted "nay" on rollcall No. 431, inhibited by this draining of the sav­ attention of my colleagues an event in in opposition to ordering the previous ings pool. There will not be funds San Francisco to honor two outstand­ question, and I would have voted available for private sector invest­ ing Korean Americans, Olympic diving "yea" on rollcall No. 432, in favor of ments. champion Dr. Sammy Lee and U.S. the amendment to instruct conferees This bleak picture makes it impera­ Army war hero Col. Young Kim. with respect to appropriations for the tive that we establish a bipartisan na­ These fine gentlemen will be honored endowment of democracy .e tional commission with the goal of by the Korean Community Service seeking consensus solutions for reduc­ Center on November 13 at a "Celebra­ ing the budget deficits. Similar to the tion of Korean American Contribu­ MR. BROCK'S INADEQUATE Presidential Commission to break the tions to American History." QUOTA AGREEMENT deadlock on social security reform, the Colonel Kim and Dr. Lee are two of commission would be directed to the most distinguished yet unsung HON. RICHARD L. OTTINGER review all elements of fiscal and mone­ heroes of the second-generation, OF NEW YORK tary policy, analyze all options which American-born Koreans who are also IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the products of the pioneering, first­ would result in deficit reductions, and Tuesday, November 1, 1983 provide recommendations within 90 generation immigrant Korean Ameri­ days on deficit reduction alternatives. cans at the beginning of this century. e Mr. OTTINGER. Mr. Speaker, Am­ Creation of a bipartisan commission Dr. Sammy Lee, 63, is the first bassador Brock and the Japanese Gov­ is a recognition of the fact that budget double Olympic gold medalist in ernment agreed today to extend the 3 deficits are not a Democratic or Re­ diving-1948 London and 1952 Helsinki year volutary restraint agreement for publican issue. It is not a problem that games. He is also the first non-Cauca­ Japanese automobile imports for an sian and the first Asian to win the additional year at a level of 1.85 mil­ can be solved by partisan rhetoric and celebrated James E. Sullivan Award of lion vehicles, an increase of 170,000 finger pointing. Both parties must 1953 as "U.S. Amateur Athlete of the cars. share in the blame in the creation of Year." Mr. Brock had little choice but to our present deficits; but by working to­ In his sport, Dr. Lee is known as an seek this agreement given Congress gether through this commission, we innovator-he invented the running concern about the continued deterio­ can take the necessary first step to 3¥2 somersault-and one of the best ration of the American auto industry. solving the problem.e coaches, having coached Bob Webster I believe this agreement illustrates his to two Olympic gold medals, 1960 and half-hearted efforts. He obtained no 1964. Dr. Lee was inducted into the relief from Japan's severe restrictions International Swimming and Diving on our exports of citrus, tobacco, beef, Hall of Fame in 1967. other agricultural products, baseball 30372 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS November 1, 1983 bats, and so forth. With respect to vestments necessary to improve its EX-MARINE WILL DIRECT CEME­ autos I am appalled at the higher small car production in the United TERY REDEDICATION IN NOR­ quota level of the agreement, and even States under H.R. 1234, a company RISTOWN, PA. more so at this administration's belief such as G M could no longer reap the that this Band-Aid somehow passes benefits of quotas while refusing to HON. LAWRENCE COUGHLIN for real policy. make productivity improving invest­ Does not Mr. Brock know that even ments. OF PENNSYLVANIA under the old agreement, Japanese The quotas by their very nature, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES penetration of the American auto market jumped from 16.5 percent to protect particular industries from Tuesday, November 1, 1983 22 percent? Does not Mr. Brock know competition. By setting a limit on the • Mr. COUGHLIN. Mr. Speaker, I am that this new agreement will cost number of cars that can be sold by for­ honored to report to my colleagues Americans yet another 78,000 jobs? An eign manufacturers, the Government the rededication of a historic cemetery increase of 170,000 imports will cost is favoring a depressed industry at the in Norristown, Pa. in my congressional approximately 12,000 direct automo­ expense of competition, low prices and district, where hundreds of American bile jobs, another 43,200 jobs in suppli­ consumer choice. H.R. 1234 would war veterans are buried. er industries. Counting the ripple ef­ assist the American auto market to In these times of sacrifice by our fects on nonauto related employment, regain its competitiveness while main­ servicemen and their families, I be­ the increased imports under the agree­ taining consumer choice. The enact­ lieve it is appropriate that the rededi­ ment are estimated to cost a total of ment of the domestic content require­ cation of Montgomery Cemetery will 78,000 jobs. This agreement will ments will create an expanded auto be led on Saturday, November 12, almost certainly permit Japanese market, where automobile companies 1983, by a constituent and Marine import penetration to rise even above must manufacture inexpensive, effi­ hero, Robert M. Reed, of Norristown. the 22 percent they already hold. cient and well-built cars in order to It was his personal . perserverance, Press reports say Mr. Brock pointed maintain their market position. dedication, and courage that led to the to the spectre of domestic content leg­ The past 3 years of quotas have not event. islation to convince the Japanese to been all bad for the Japanese by any Bob Reed, a highly-decorated and extend the quotas. If that is true it means. According to a recent article in wounded veteran of Vietnam combat, shows the effective leverage this bill will direct the rededication of the cem­ has-the only trouble is, Mr. Brock did Business Week the quotas have actual­ etery in Norristown's west end in cere­ not pursue it hard enough, settling too ly been a boon for the Japanese auto monies sponsored by the Valley Forge easily and for much too little. industry. One auto analyst from Detachment, Marine Corps League. I assume Mr. Brock will now point to Tokyo maintained that 50 to 70 per­ Other veterans and organizations will this agreement in an attempt to con­ cent of the total earnings of the three take part in the ceremonies to mark vince Congress that domestic content largest Japanese car companies comes the repair and restoration of this 35- legislation need not be passed. Quite from their U.S. sales, though these im­ acre private burial plot. the contrary, the agreement demon­ ports only account for 30 percent of Owned by the Mills family, the cem­ states the importance of having do­ their total production. The rebound­ etery was incorporated in 1849. Some mestic content as an active threat. ing U.S. market has given the Japa­ 12,000 persons are buried there. About I would also like to ask Mr. Brock nese the cash they need to maintain a 600 of these graves are those of veter­ what concessions the American Gov­ competitive position in their own ans of the Civil War, the Spanish­ ernment has gotten from this agree­ market, where a car can sell for $3,000 American War, World War I, World ment to increase the quota level. Will less than an identical model in the War II, and the Korean conflict. MITI agree to ease the trade restric­ United States. H.R. 1234 would change Historic records reveal that seven tions and tax burdens which plague all this. The revenues which are generals are buried in the cemetery. American car companies trying to sell earned by all manufacturers selling The remains of at least two Medal of their products in the Japanese automobiles in this country will be re­ Honor winners also are buried there. market? Has there been any conces­ cycled into the U.S. economy rather Bob Reed, a former gunnery ser­ sion on any other Japanese trade re­ than sent overseas. geant and west end native, noticed the strictions or has Mr. Brock been so This Congress must enact a long­ disrepair of the cemetery at the end of hasty in reaching the agreement, that term policy which will rebuild the last June and decided to do something he forgot to gain any concessions on about it. With the permission of Mrs. behalf of American exports to Japan auto industry and rehire the thou­ Scott Mills, owner of the burial in return for the quota increase? sands of auto workers. H.R. 1234 is the ground, he began to clear the brush, I would like to remind Mr. Brock legislation we need to meet this goal.e restore tombstones and rehabilitate that quotas-even this weak one-are the cemetery. a stopgap measure, not a trade policy. With the help of the Marine Corps Domestic content promotes a policy to THE LATE HONORABLE JAMES detachment and other volunteers, Bob rebuild the American auto industry A. BURKE worked through the summer to restore while preserving competition and con­ the cemetery. By autumn, the work sumer choice. HON. ANDREW JACOBS, JR. contingent consisted of Bob, his The ostensible theory of these vol­ father, and three detachment mem­ untary quotas is to provide American OF INDIANA bers. manufacturers with breathing room to IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES In Bob's case, he worked against develop a competitive small car. But Thursday, October 20, 1983 handicaps sustained in combat. He the quotas do not achieve this objec­ holds 12 Purple Hearts, the Navy tive. The quota increase, for example, e Mr. JACOBS. Mr. Speaker, "Who Cross, and the Bronze Star along with will permit GM to import the first in­ did not like Jimmy Burke?" numerous other medals. His wounds stallment of 300,000 Isuzu and Suzuki Our fallen colleague, James Burke of left him with multiple orthopedic small cars from the Japanese and sell Massachusetts, was the quintessential problems. them under the GM label, which man in motion. He made us laugh. He To all who have made the restora­ would eliminate 71,400 auto jobs in made us think. He made us care. tion of the cemetery a fact goes the this country and send them to Japan. Jimmy Burke was a rugged individ­ thanks of concerned citizens. To Bob The quota agreement will not, as H.R. ualist in a sea of conformity and his especially goes a debt of gratitude for 1234 would, force GM to make the in- memory should guide us.e his devotion to duty as a former November 1, 1983 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 30373 marine and as a private citizen. De­ given by the students as evidenced by Be it further resolved that public schools spite a personal battle involving his their insightful questions and com­ be required to provide the opportunity for own health, Bob Reed has demonstrat­ ments. students, parents, and faculty mini­ feel that these types of tax credit are not a mum competency tests for graduation from shelter for the rich. The majority of private Throughout the year, these students high school in the United States. school students come from families of will meet to analyze local, State, and Be it further resolved that education be modest means, who support and share the Federal Government, the role of the given a higher priority in the Federal cost of public education with their property media, national defense, and other im­ Budget. tax dollars. portant topics. The schools represented at this meeting of Mr. Speaker, I think it was most ap­ RESOLUTION FROM CAUCUS B the Congressional Student Forum were as follows: propriate that the first of these meet­ Be it resolved that Congress allocate Annapolis High-Dearborn Heights. ings examined one of most important monies through the Federal Revenue Shar­ Benedictine High-Detroit. of today's issues, and certainly one of ing program back to States to improve edu­ Berkley High-Berkley. the most relevant to these students: cation, and that the administration of these Bishop Borgess High-Redford. education. The October meeting of the funds be supervised by the Departments of Clawson High-Clawson. forum brought together over 200 stu­ Education in each state which will set mini­ Cody High-Detroit. dents from 23 schools. From large mum requirements for improvement. Detroit Country Day School-Birming- urban to small suburban, public, and ham. private, these students represented a RESOLUTION FROM CAUCUS C Dondero High-Royal Oak. Be it resolved that the Federal govern­ Ferndale High-Ferndale. broad cross section of American educa­ ment assume the responsibility for setting Henry Ford High-Detroit. tion. The discussion was a clear dem­ up and funding a system of summer retrain­ Inkster High-Inkster. onstration that our Nation's students ing programs for teachers to update their Kimball High-Royal Oak. are as concerned about the quality of skills and learn new teaching techniques. Lamphere High-Madison Heights. their own education as anyone. Every teacher should be required to partici­ Madison High-Madison Heights. In preparation for the October meet­ pate in one of these workshops every 3 Marian High-Birmingham. ing, copies of the recent report by the years. Teachers would receive additional Oak Park High-Oak Park. National Commission on Excellence in pay for completing these federally funded Mercy High-Farmington. workshops. Redford High-Detroit. Education, "A Nation at Risk," were Be it further resolved that tax incentives Redford Union High-Detroit. distributed to the students through be given to businesses and industries who St. Agatha High-Redford. their teacher sponsors. I must say I contribute money, equipment and training Southfield High-Southfield. was most impressed by the obviously personnel to public schools enabling the Southfield-Lathrup High-Southfield. thorough study this document was schools to update academic programs. Thurston High-Redford.