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TESTIMONY OF JOHN KERRY think you deserve much of the credit because They told the stories at times they had FROM 1971 I understand you are one of the leaders of personally raped, cut off ears, cut off heads, this group. taped wires from portable telephones to I have joined with some of my colleagues, human genitals and turned up the power, cut HON. SAM JOHNSON specifically Senator Hart, in an effort to try off limbs, blown up bodies, randomly shot at OF TEXAS to change the attitude of our Government civilians, razed villages in fashion reminis- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES toward your efforts in bringing to this com- cent of Genghis Khan, shot cattle and dogs mittee and to the country your views about for fun, poisoned food stocks, and generally Thursday, April 22, 2004 the war. ravaged the countryside of South Vietnam in Mr. SAM JOHNSON of Texas. Mr. Speaker, I personally don’t know of any group which addition to the normal ravage of war, and I would like to insert the following testimony would have both a greater justification for the normal and very particular ravaging doing it and also a more accurate view of the which is done by the applied bombing power into the RECORD. effect of the war. As you know, there has of this country. On this date in 1971, JOHN KERRY stated grown up in this town a feeling that it is ex- We call this investigation the ‘‘Winter Sol- that America violated the Geneva Conventions tremely difficult to get accurate information dier Investigation.’’ The term ‘‘Winter Sol- in Vietnam. Mr. Speaker, when Mr. KERRY about the war and I don’t know a better dier’’ is a play on words of Thomas Paine in made these remarks, I just emerged from source than you and your associates. So we 1776 when he spoke of the Sunshine Patriot nearly four years of solitary confinement in are very pleased to have you and your associ- and summertime soldiers who deserted at Vietnam. Trust me when I say the Vietnamese ates, Mr. Kerry. Valley Forge because the going was rough. We who have come here to Washington regularly violated the Geneva Conventions, At the beginning if you would give to the reporter your full name and a brief biog- have come here because we feel we have to be not the other way around. raphy so that the record will show who you winter soldiers now. We could come back to JOHN KERRY also alleges American soldiers are. this country; we could be quiet; we could tortured innocent Vietnamese. These state- Senator JAVITS. Mr. Chairman, I was down hold our silence; we could not tell what went ments were later proved incorrect (during the there to the veterans’ camp yesterday and on in Vietnam, but we feel because of what question and answer session). saw the New York group and I would like to threatens this country, the fact that the Last, JOHN KERRY said communism was not say I am very proud of the deportment and crimes threaten it, not reds, and not red- a threat in 1971. This could not have been fur- general attitude of the group. coats but the crimes which we are commit- ting that threaten it, that we have to speak ther from the truth. I hope it continues. I have joined in the Hart resolution, too. As a lawyer I hope you out. These are just a few reasons I believe will find it possible to comply with the order FEELINGS OF MEN COMING BACK FROM VIETNAM America needs to see this testimony. It says even though, like the chairman, I am un- I would like to talk to you a little bit a lot about JOHN KERRY. happy about it. I think it is our job to see about what the result is of the feelings these LEGISLATIVE PROPOSALS RELATING TO that you are suitably set up as an alter- men carry with them after coming back from THE WAR IN SOUTHEAST ASIA native so that you can do what you came Vietnam. The country doesn’t know it yet, The committee met, pursuant to notice, at here to do. I welcome the fact that you came but it has created a monster, a monster in 11:05 a.m., in Room 4221, New Senate Office and what you are doing. the form of millions of men who have been Building, Senator J. W. Fulbright (Chair- [Applause.] taught to deal and to trade in violence, and man) presiding. The CHAIRMAN. You may proceed, Mr. who are given the chance to die for the big- Present: Senators Fulbright, Symington, Kerry. gest nothing in history; men who have re- Pell, Aiken, Case, and Javits. STATEMENT OF JOHN KERRY, VIETNAM turned with a sense of anger and a sense of The CHAIRMAN. The committee will come VETERANS AGAINST THE WAR betrayal which no one has yet grasped. to order. Mr. KERRY. Thank you very much, Senator As a veteran and one who feels this anger, I would like to talk about it. We are angry OPENING STATEMENT Fulbright, Senator Javits, Senator Syming- because we feel we have been used in the The committee is continuing this morning ton, Senator Pell. I would like to say for the record, and also for the men behind me who worst fashion by the administration of this its hearings on proposals relating to the end- country. ing of the war in Southeast Asia. This morn- are also wearing the uniforms and their med- als, that my sitting here is really symbolic. In 1970 at West Point, Vice President ing the committee will hear testimony from Agnew said ‘‘some glamorize the criminal Mr. John Kerry, and, if he has any associ- I am not here as John Kerry. I am here as one member of the group of 1,000, which is a misfits of society while our best men die in ates, we will be glad to hear from them. Asian rice paddies to preserve the freedom These are men who have fought in this un- small representation of a very much larger group of veterans in this country, and were which most of those misfits abuse,’’ and this fortunate war in Vietnam. I believe they de- was used as a rallying point for our effort in serve to be heard and listened to by the Con- it possible for all of them to sit at this table they would be here and have the same kind Vietnam. gress and by the officials in the executive But for us, as boys in Asia whom the coun- of testimony. branch and by the public generally. You have try was supposed to support, his statement is I would simply like to speak in very gen- a perspective that those in the Government a terrible distortion from which we can only eral terms. I apologize if my statement is who make our Nation’s policy do not always draw a very deep sense of revulsion. Hence general because I received notification yes- have and I am sure that your testimony the anger of some of the men who are here in terday you would hear me and I am afraid today will be helpful to the committee in its Washington today. It is a distortion because because of the injunction I was up most of consideration of the proposals before us. we in no way consider ourselves the best men the night and haven’t had a great deal of I would like to add simply on my own ac- of this country; because those he calls mis- chance to prepare. count that I regret very much the action of fits were standing up for us in a way that no- the Supreme Court in denying the veterans WINTER SOLDIER INVESTIGATION body else in this country dared to, because the right to use the Mall. [Applause.] I would like to talk, representing all those so many who have died would have returned I regret that. It seems to me to be but an- veterans, and say that several months ago in to this country to join the misfits in their ef- other instance of an insensitivity of our Gov- Detroit, we had an investigation at which forts to ask for an immediate withdrawal ernment to the tragic effects of this war over 150 honorably discharged and many very from South Vietnam, because so many of upon our people. highly decorated veterans testified to war those best men have returned as I want also to congratulate Mr. Kerry, you, crimes committed in Southeast Asia, not quadriplegics and amputees, and they lie for- and your associates upon the restraint that isolated incidents but crimes committed on gotten in Veterans’ Administration hospitals you have shown, certainly in the hearing the a day-to-day basis with the full awareness of in this country which fly the flag which so other day when there were a great many of officers at all levels of command. many have chosen as their own personal your people here. I think you conducted It is impossible to describe to you exactly symbol. And we cannot consider ourselves yourselves in a most commendable manner what did happen in Detroit, the emotions in America’s best men when we are ashamed of throughout this week. Whenever people the room, the feelings of the men who were and hated what we were called on to do in gather there is always a tendency for some reliving their experiences in Vietnam, but Southeast Asia. of the more emotional ones to do things they did. They relived the absolute horror of In our opinion, and from our experience, which are even against their own interests. I what this country, in a sense, made them do. there is nothing in South Vietnam, nothing

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VerDate mar 24 2004 06:17 Apr 23, 2004 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A22AP8.001 E22PT1 E600 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks April 22, 2004 which could happen that realistically threat- blown into extravaganzas, because we Some 27 percent have tried, and they try be- ens the United States of America. And to at- couldn’t lose and we couldn’t retreat, and be- cause they come back to this country and tempt to justify the loss of one American life cause it didn’t matter how many American they have to face what they did in Vietnam, in Vietnam, Cambodia, or Laos by linking bodies were lost to prove that point. And so and then they come back and find the indif- such loss to the preservation of freedom, there were Hamburger Hills and Khe Sanhs ference of a country that doesn’t really care, which those misfits supposedly abuse, is to and Hill 881’s and Fire Base 6’s and so, many that doesn’t really care. us the height of criminal hypocrisy, and it is others. LACK OF MORAL INDIGNATION IN UNITED STATES that kind of hypocrisy which we feel has VIETNAMIZATION Suddenly we are faced with a very sick- torn this country apart. Now we are told that the men who fought ening situation in this country, because We are probably much more angry than there must watch quietly while American there is no moral indignation and, if there is, that and I don’t want to go into the foreign lives are lost so that we can exercise the in- it comes from people who are almost ex- policy aspects because I am outclassed here. credible arrogance of Vietnamizing the Viet- hausted by their past indignations, and I I know that all of you talk about every pos- namese. know that many of them are sitting in front sible alternative of getting out of Vietnam. Each day—— of me. The country seems to have lain down We understand that. We know you have con- [Applause.] and shrugged off something as serious as sidered the seriousness of the aspects to the The CHAIRMAN. I hope you won’t interrupt. Laos, just as we calmly shrugged off the loss utmost level and I am not going to try to He is making a very significant statement. of 700,000 lives in Pakistan, the so-called dwell on that, but I want to relate to you the Let him proceed. greatest disaster of all times. feeling that many of the men who have re- Mr. KERRY. Each day to facilitate the proc- But we are here as veterans to say we turned to this country express because we ess by which the United States washes her think we are in the midst of the greatest dis- are probably angriest about all that we were hands of Vietnam someone has to give up his aster of all times now because they are still told about Vietnam and about the mystical life so that the United States doesn’t have to dying over there, and not just Americans, war against communism. admit something that the entire world al- Vietnamese, and we are rationalizing leaving WHAT WAS FOUND AND LEARNED IN VIETNAM ready knows, so that we can’t say that we that country so that those people can go on We found that not only was it a civil war, have made a mistake. Someone has to die so killing each other for years to come. an effort by a people who had for years been that President Nixon won’t be, and these are Americans seem to have accepted the idea seeking their liberation from any colonial his words, ‘‘the first President to lose a that the war is winding down, at least for influence whatsoever, but also five found war.’’ Americans, and they have also allowed the that the Vietnamese whom we had enthu- We are asking Americans to think about bodies which were once used by a President siastically molded after our own image were that because how do you ask a man to be the for statistics to prove that we were winning hard put to take up the fight against the last man to die in Vietnam? How do you ask that war, to be used as evidence against a threat we were supposedly saving them from. a man to be the last man to die for a mis- man who followed orders and who inter- We found most people didn’t even know the take? But we are trying to do that, and we preted those orders no differently than hun- difference between communism and democ- are doing it with thousands of rationaliza- dreds of other men in Vietnam. racy. They only wanted to work in rice tions, and if you read carefully the Presi- We veterans can only look with amaze- paddies without helicopters strafing them dent’s last speech to the people of this coun- ment on the fact that this country has been and bombs with napalm burning their vil- try, you can see that he says, and says clear- unable to see there is absolutely no dif- lages and tearing their country apart. They ly: ference between ground troops and a heli- wanted everything to do with the war, par- But the issue, gentlemen, the issue is com- copter crew, and yet people have accepted a ticularly with this foreign presence of the munism, and the question is whether or not differentiation fed them by the administra- United States of America, to leave them we will leave that country to the Com- tion. alone in peace, and they practiced the art of munists or whether or not we will try to give No ground troops are in Laos, so it is all survival by siding with whichever military it hope to be a free people. right to kill Laotians by remote control. But force was present at a particular time, be it But the point is they are not a free people believe me the helicopter crews fill the same Vietcong, North Vietnamese, or American. now under us. They are not a free people, and body bags and they wreak the same kind of We found also that all too often American we cannot fight communism all over the damage on the Vietnamese and Laotian men were dying in those rice paddies for world, and I think we should have learned countryside as anybody else and the Presi- want of support from their allies. We saw that lesson by now. dent is talking about allowing that to go on first hand how money from American taxes RETURNING VETERANS ARE NOT REALLY for many years to come. One can only ask if was used for a corrupt dictatorial regime. We WANTED we will really be satisfied only when the saw that many people in this country had a But the problem of veterans goes beyond troops march into Hanoi. one-sided idea of who was kept free by our this personal problem, because you think REQUEST FOR ACTION BY CONGRESS flag, as blacks provided the highest percent- about a poster in this country with a picture We are asking here in Washington for some age of casualties. We saw Vietnam ravaged of Uncle Sam and the picture says ‘‘I want action, action from the Congress of the equally by American bombs as well as by you.’’ And a young man comes out of high United States of America which has the search and destroy missions, as well as by school and says, ‘‘That is fine: I am going to power to raise and maintain armies, and Vietcong terrorism, and yet we listened serve my country.’’ And he goes to Vietnam which by the Constitution also has the power while this country tried to blame all of the and he shoots and he kills and he does his job to declare war. havoc on the Vietcong. or maybe he doesn’t kill, maybe he just goes We have come here, not to the President, We rationalized destroying villages in and he comes back, and when he gets back to because we believe that this body can be re- order to save them. We saw America lose her this country he finds that he isn’t really sponsive to the will of the people, and we be- sense of morality as she accepted very coolly wanted, because the largest unemployment lieve that the will of the people says that we a My Lai and refused to give up the image of figure in the country—it varies depending on should be out of Vietnam now. American soldiers who hand out chocolate who you get it from, the VA Administration bars and chewing gum. 15 percent, various other sources 22 percent. EXTENT OF PROBLEM OF VIETNAM WAR We learned the meaning of free fire zones, But the largest corps of unemployed in this We are here in Washington also to say that shooting anything that moves, and we country are veterans of this war, and of the problem of this war is not just a question watched while America placed a cheapness those veterans 33 percent of the unemployed of war and diplomacy. It is part and parcel of on the lives of orientals. are black. That means 1 out of every 10 of everything that we are trying as human We watched the U.S. falsification of body the Nation’s unemployed is a veteran of beings to communicate to people in this counts, in fact the glorification of body Vietnam. country, the question of racism, which is counts. We listened while month after month The hospitals across the country won’t, or rampant in the military, and so many other we were told the back of the enemy was can’t meet their demands. It is not a ques- questions also, the use of weapons, the hy- about to break. We fought using weapons tion of not trying. They don’t have the ap- pocrisy in our taking umbrage in the Geneva against ‘‘oriental human beings,’’ with propriations. A man recently died after he Conventions and using that as justification quotation marks around that. We fought had a tracheotomy in California, not because for a continuation of this war, when we are using weapons against those people which I of the operation but because there weren’t more guilty than any other body of viola- do not believe this country would dream of enough personnel to clean the mucous out of tions of those Geneva Conventions, in the using were we fighting in the European the- his tube and he suffocated to death. use of free fire zones, harassment interdic- ater or let us say a non-third-world people Another young man just died in a New tion fire, search and destroy missions, the theater, and so we watched while men York VA hospital the other day. A friend of bombings, the torture of prisoners, the kill- charged up hills because a general said that mine was lying in a bed two beds away and ing of prisoners, accepted policy by many hill has to be taken, and after losing one pla- tried to help him, but he couldn’t. He rang a units in South Vietnam. That is what we are toon or two platoons they marched away to bell and there was nobody there to service trying to say. It is part and parcel of every- leave the high for the reoccupation by the that man and so he died of convulsions. thing. North Vietnamese because we watched pride I understand 57 percent of all those enter- An American Indian friend of mine who allow the most unimportant of battles to be ing the VA hospitals talk about suicide. lives in the Indian Nation of Alcatraz put it

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Yes, I am, Senator. diate as any by which a country has ever done to my people.’’ And he stopped. And The CHAIRMAN. Do you support or do you succeeded in ending such a conflict or a simi- that is what we are trying to say, that we have any particular views about any one of lar conflict. Would that not appeal to you? think this thing has to end. them you wish to give the committee? Mr. KERRY. Well, Senator, frankly it does Mr. KERRY. My feeling, Senator, is un- not appeal to me if American men have to WHERE IS THE LEADERSHIP? doubtedly this Congress, and I don’t mean to continue to die when they don’t have to, par- We are also here to ask, and we are here to sound pessimistic, but I do not believe that ticularly when it seems the Government of ask vehemently, where are the leaders of our this Congress will, in fact, end the war as we this country is more concerned with the le- country? Where is the leadership? We are would like to, which is immediately and uni- gality of where men sleep than it is with the here to ask where are McNamara, Rostow, laterally and, therefore, if I were to speak I legality of where they drop bombs. [Ap- Bundy, Gilpatric and so many others. Where would say we would set a date and the date plause.] are they now that we, the men whom they obviously would be the earliest possible date. The CHAIRMAN. In the case of the French sent off to war, have returned? These are But I would like to say, in answering that, when they made up their mind to take the commanders who have deserted their troops, that I do not believe it is necessary to stall matter up at the conference in Geneva, they and there is no more serious crime in the law any longer. I have been to Paris. I have did. The first thing they did was to arrange of war. The Army says they never leave their talked with both delegations at the peace a ceasefire and the killing did cease. Then it wounded. talks, that is to say the Democratic Republic took only, I think, two or three weeks to The Marines say they never leave even of Vietnam and the Provisional Revolu- tidy up all the details regarding the with- their dead. These men have left all the cas- tionary Government and of all eight of drawal. Actually when they made up their ualties and retreated behind a pious shield of Madam Binh’s points it has been stated time mind to stop the war, they did have a public rectitude. They have left the real stuff and time again, and was stated by Senator ceasefire which is what you are recom- of their reputations bleaching behind them Vance Hartke when he returned from Paris, mending as the first step. in the sun in this country. and it has been stated by many other offi- Mr. KERRY. Yes, sir; that is correct. ADMINISTRATION’S ATTEMPT TO DISOWN cials of this Government, if the United The CHAIRMAN. It did not drag on. They VETERANS States were to set a date for withdrawal the didn’t continue to fight. They stopped the Finally, this administration has done us prisoners of war would be returned. fighting by agreement when they went to the ultimate dishonor. They have attempted I think this negates very clearly the argu- Geneva and all the countries then directly to disown us and the sacrifice we made for ment of the President that we have to main- involved participated in that agreement. I don’t wish to press you on the details. It this country. In their blindness and fear they tain a presence in Vietnam, to use as a nego- is for the committee to determine the best have tried to deny that we are veterans or tiating block for the return of those pris- means, but you have given most eloquently that we served in Nam. We do not need their oners. The setting of a date will accomplish the reasons why we should proceed as early testimony. Our own scars and stumps of that. as we can. That is, of course, the purpose of limbs are witnesses enough for others and for As to the argument concerning the danger the hearing. ourselves. to our troops were we to withdraw or state Mr. KERRY. Senator, if I may interject. I We wish that a merciful God could wipe that we would, they have also said many think that what we are trying to say is we do away our own memories of that service as times in conjunction with that statement have a method. We believe we do have a plan, easily as this administration has wiped their that all of our troops, the moment we set a and that plan is that if this body were by memories of us. But all that they have done date, will be given safe conduct out of Viet- some means either to permit a special ref- and all that they can do by this denial is to nam. The only other important point is that erendum in this country so that the country make more clear than ever our own deter- we allow the South Vietnamese people to de- itself might decide and therefore avoid this mination to undertake one last mission, to termine their own future and that ostensibly recrimination which people constantly refer search out and destroy the last vestige of is what we have been fighting for anyway. to or if they couldn’t do that, at least do it this barbaric war, to pacify our own hearts, I would, therefore, submit that the most through immediate legislation which would to conquer the hate and the fear that have expedient means of getting out of South state there would be an immediate ceasefire driven this country these last 10 years and Vietnam would be for the President of the and we would be willing to undertake nego- more, and so when, in 30 years from now, our United States to declare a cease-fire, to stop tiations for a coalition government. But at brothers go down the street without a leg, this blind commitment to a dictatorial re- the present moment that is not going to hap- without an arm, or a face, and small boys gime, the Thieu-Ky-Khiem regime, accept a pen, so we are talking about men continuing ask why, we will be able to say ‘‘Vietnam’’ coalition regime which would represent all to die for nothing and I think there is a tre- and not mean a desert, not a filthy obscene the political forces of the country which is in mendous moral question here which the Con- memory but mean instead the place where fact what a representative government is gress of the United States is ignoring. America finally turned and where soldiers supposed to do and which is in fact what this The CHAIRMAN. The Congress cannot di- Government here in this country purports to like us helped it in the turning. rectly under our system negotiate a cease- Thank you. [Applause.] do, and pull the troops out without losing fire or anything of this kind. Under our con- The CHAIRMAN. Mr. Kerry, it is quite evi- one more American, and still further with- stitutional system we can advise the Presi- dent from that demonstration that you are out losing the South Vietnamese. dent. We have to persuade the President of speaking not only for yourself but for all DESIRE TO DISENGAGE FROM VIETNAM the urgency of taking this action. Now we your associates, as you properly said in the The CHAIRMAN. You seem to feel that there have certain ways in which to proceed. We beginning. is still some doubt about the desire to dis- can, of course, express ourselves in a resolu- COMMENDATION OF WITNESS engage. I don’t believe that is true. I believe tion or we can pass an act which directly af- You said you wished to communicate. I there has been a tremendous change in the fects appropriations which is the most con- can’t imagine anyone communicating more attitude of the people. As reflected in the crete positive way the Congress can express eloquently than you did. I think it is ex- Congress, they do wish to disengage and to itself. tremely helpful and beneficial to the com- bring the war to an end as soon as we can. But Congress has no capacity under our mittee and the country to have you make QUESTION IS HOW TO DISENGAGE system to go out and negotiate a cease-fire. such a statement. The question before us is how to do it. We have to persuade the Executive to do this You said you had been awake all night. I What is the best means that is most effec- for the country. can see that you spent that time very well tive, taking into consideration the cir- EXTRAORDINARY RESPONSE DEMANDED BY indeed. [Laughter.] cumstances with which all governments are EXTRAORDINARY QUESTION Perhaps that was the better part, better burdened? We have a precedent in this same Mr. KERRY. Mr. Chairman, I realize that that you should be awake than otherwise. country. The French had an experience, per- full well as a study of political science. I re- PROPOSALS BEFORE COMMITTEE haps not traumatic as ours has been, but alize that we cannot negotiate treaties and I You have said that the question before this nevertheless they did make up their minds in realize that even my visits in Paris, prece- committee and the Congress is really how to the spring of 1954 and within a few weeks did dents had been set by Senator McCarthy and end the war. The resolutions about which we bring it to a close. Some of us have thought others, in a sense are on the borderline of have been hearing testimony during the past that this is a precedent, from which we could private individuals negotiating, et cetera. I several days, the sponsors of which are some learn, for ending such a war. I have person- understand these things. But what I am say- members of this committee, are seeking the ally advocated that this is the best proce- ing is that I believe that there is a mood in most practical way that we can find and, I dure. It is a traditional rather classic proce- this country which I know you are aware of believe, to do it at the earliest opportunity dure of how to end a war that could be called and you have been one of the strongest crit- that we can. That is the purpose of these a stalemate, that neither side apparently has ics of this war for the longest time. But I

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think if we can talk in this legislative body Senator AIKEN. I think your answer is tively. But what I would like to know now is about filibustering for porkbarrel programs, ahead of my question. [Laughter.] if we, as we complete our withdrawal and, then we should start now to talk about fili- SAIGON GOVERNMENT’S ATTITUDE TOWARD say, get down to 10,000, 20,000, 30,000 or even bustering for the saving of lives and of our COMPLETE WITHDRAWAL DATE 50,000 troops there, would there be any effort country. [Applause.] I was going to ask you next what the atti- on the part of the South Vietnamese govern- And this, Mr. Chairman, is what we are tude of the Saigon government would be if ment or the South Vietnamese army, in your trying to convey. we announced that we were going to with- opinion, to impede their withdrawal? I understand. I really am aware that there draw our troops, say, by October 1st, and be Mr. KERRY. No. I don’t think so, Senator. are a tremendous number of difficulties in completely out of there—air, sea, land—leav- Senator AIKEN. I don’t see why North Viet- trying to persuade the Executive to move at ing them on their own. What do you think nam should object. this time. I believe they are committed. I would be the attitude of the Saigon govern- Mr. KERRY. I don’t for the simple reason, I don’t believe we can. But I hope that we are ment under those circumstances? used to talk with officers about their—we not going to have to wait until 1972 to have Mr. KERRY. Well, I think if we were to re- asked them, and one officer took great pleas- this decision made. And what I am sug- place the Thieu-Ky-Khiem regime and offer ure in playing with me in the sense that he gesting is that I think this is an extraor- these men sanctuary somewhere, which I would say, ‘‘Well, you know you Americans, dinary enough question so that it demands think this Government has an obligation to you come over here for 1 year and you can an extraordinary response, and if we can’t do since we created that government and afford, you know, you go to Hong Kong for R. respond extraordinarily to this problem then supported it all along. I think there would & R. and if you are a good boy you get an- I doubt very seriously as men on each that not be any problems. The number two man other R. & R. or something you know. You we will be able to respond to the other seri- at the Saigon talks to Ambassador Lam was can afford to charge bunkers, but I have to ous questions which face us. I think we have asked by the Concerned Laymen, who visited try and be here for 30 years and stay alive.’’ to start to consider that. This is what I am with them in Paris last month, how long And I think that that really is the governing trying to say. they felt they could survive if the United principle by which those people are now liv- If this body could perhaps call for a ref- States— would pull out and his answer was 1 ing and have been allowed to live because of erendum in the country or if we could per- week. So I think clearly we do have to face our mistake. So that when we in fact state, haps move now for a vote in 3 weeks, I think this question. But I think, having done what let us say, that we will have a ceasefire or the people of this country would rise up and we have done to that country, we have an ob- have a coalition government, most of the 2 back that. I am not saying a vote nation- ligation to offer sanctuary to the perhaps million men you often hear quoted under wide. I am talking about a vote here in Con- 2,000, 3,000 people who might face, and obvi- arms, most of whom are regional popular re- gress to cut off the funds, and a vote to per- ously they would, we understand that, might connaissance forces, which is to say militia, haps pass a resolution calling on the Su- face political assassination something, else. and a very poor militia at that, will simply preme Court to rule on the constitutionality But my feeling is that those 3,000 who may lay down their arms, if they haven’t done so of the war, and to do the things that uphold have to leave that country already, and not fight. And I think you will those things which we pretend to be. That is ATTITUDE OF SOUTH VIETNAMESE ARMY AND find they will respond to whatever govern- what we are asking. I don’t think we can PEOPLE TOWARD WITHDRAWAL ment evolves which answers their needs, and turn our backs on that any longer, Senator. Senator AIKEN. I think your 3,000 estimate those needs quite simply are to be fed, to HAIRMAN. Senator Symington? The C might be a little low because we had to help bury their dead in plots where their ances- WITNESS’ SERVICE DECORATIONS 800,000 find sanctuary from North Vietnam tors lived, to be allowed to extend their cul- Senator SYMINGTON. Thank you, Mr. Chair- after the French lost at Dienbienphu. But as- ture, to try and exist as human beings. And man. suming that we resettle the members of the I think that is what will happen. Mr. Kerry, please move your microphone. Saigon government, who would undoubtedly I can cite many, many instances, sir, as in You have a Silver Star; have you not? be in danger, in some other area, what do combat when these men refused to fight with Mr. KERRY. Yes, I do. you think would be the attitude of the large, us, when they shot with their guns over in Senator SYMINGTON. And a Purple Heart? well-armed South Vietnamese army and the this area like this and their heads turned Mr. KERRY. Yes, I do. South Vietnamese people? Would they be facing the other way. When we were taken Senator SYMINGTON. How many clusters? happy to have us withdraw or what? under fire we Americans, supposedly fighting Mr. KERRY. Two clusters. Mr. KERRY. Well, Senator, this obviously is with them, and pinned down in a ditch, and Senator SYMINGTON. So you have been the most difficult question of all, but I think I was in the Navy and this was pretty uncon- wounded three times. that at this point the United States is not ventional, but when we were pinned down in Mr. KERRY. Yes, sir. really in a position to consider the happiness a ditch recovering bodies or something and Senator SYMINGTON. I have no further of those people as pertains to the army in they refused to come in and help us, point questions, Mr. Chairman. our withdrawal. We have to consider the hap- blank refused. I don’t believe they want to The CHAIRMAN. Senator Aiken. [Applause.] piness of the people as pertains to the life fight, sir. NORTH VIETNAMESE AND VC ATTITUDE TOWARD which they will be able to lead in the next OBLIGATION TO FURNISH ECONOMIC ASSISTANCE DEFINITE WITHDRAWAL DATE few years. Senator AIKEN. Do you think we are under Senator AIKEN. Mr. Kerry, the Defense De- If we don’t withdraw, if we maintain a Ko- obligation to furnish them with extensive partment seems to feel that if we set a defi- rean-type presence in South Vietnam, say economic assistance? nite date for withdrawal when our forces get 50,000 troops or something, with strategic Mr. KERRY. Yes, sir. I think we have a very down to a certain level, they would be seri- bombing raids from Guam and from Japan definite obligation to make extensive repara- ously in danger by the North Vietnamese and from Thailand dropping these 15,000 tions to the people of Indochina. pound fragmentation bombs on them, et and the Vietcong. Do you believe that the Senator AIKEN. I think that is all. North Vietnamese would undertake to pre- cetera, in the next few years, then what you The CHAIRMAN. Senator Pell. vent our withdrawal from the country and will have is a people who are continually op- Senator PELL. Thank you, Mr. Chairman. attack the troops that remain there? pressed, who are continually at warfare, and As the witness knows, I have a very high Mr. KERRY. Well, Senator, if I may answer whose problems will not at all be solved be- personal regard for him and hope before his you directly I believe we are running that cause they will not have any kind of rep- life ends he will be a colleague of ours in this danger with the present course of withdrawal resentation. body. because the President has neglected to state The war will continue. So what I am say- GROWTH OF OPPOSITION TO WAR to this country, exactly what his response ing is that yes, there will be some recrimina- will be when we have reached the point that tion but far, far less than the 200,000 a year This war was really just as wrong, im- we do have, let us say, 50,000 support troops who are murdered by the United States of moral, and unrelated to our national inter- in Vietnam. America, and we can’t go around President ests 5 years ago as it is today, and I must say Senator AIKEN. I am not telling you what Kennedy said this many times. He said that I agree with you. I think it is rather poor I think. I am telling you what the Depart- the United States simply can’t right every taste for the architects of this war to now be ment says. wrong, that we can’t solve the problems of sitting as they are in quite sacrosanct intel- Mr. KERRY. Yes Sir; I understand that. the other 94 percent of mankind. We didn’t lectual glass houses. Senator AIKEN. Do you believe the North go into East Pakistan; we didn’t go into I think that this committee, and particu- Vietnamese would seriously undertake, to Czechoslovakia. Why then should we feel larly Chairman Fulbright, deserve a huge impede our complete withdrawal? that we now have the power to solve the in- debt of gratitude from you and everyone of Mr. KERRY. No, I do not believe that the ternal political struggles of this country? your men who are here because when he con- North Vietnamese would and it has been We have to let them solve their problems ducted hearings some years ago when we clearly indicated at the Paris peace talks while we solve ours and help other people in were fighting in Vietnam. At that time the they would not. an altruistic fashion commensurate with our word ‘‘peace’’ was a dirty word. It was tied in Senator AIKEN. Do you think they might capacity. But we have extended that capac- with ‘‘appeasement’’ and Nervous Nellies and help carry the bags for us? [Laughter.] ity; we have exhausted that capacity, Sen- that sort of thing. Chairman Fulbright and Mr. KERRY. I would say they would be more ator. So I think the question is really moot. this committee really took public opinion at prone to do that than the Army of the South Senator AIKEN. I might say I asked those that time and turned it around and made Vietnamese. [Laughter.] [Applause.] questions several years ago, rather ineffec- ‘‘peace’’ a respectable word and produced the

VerDate mar 24 2004 06:17 Apr 23, 2004 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00004 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A22AP8.011 E22PT1 April 22, 2004 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E603 climate that produced President Johnson’s I think it lies with the men who designed you to discuss it because in a sense you have abdication. free fire zones. I think it lies with the men already said this is not your area. The problem is that the majority of the who encouraged body counts. I think it lies Mr. KERRY. I do want to. I want to very people in the Congress still don’t agree with in large part with this country, which allows much. the view that you and we have. As the chair- a young child before he reaches the age of 14 Senator CASE. And I would be very glad to man pointed out, and as you know as a stu- to see 12,500 deaths on television, which glo- have you do it. dent of political science, whenever we want- rifies the John Wayne syndrome, which puts Mr. KERRY. Thank you, sir. I would like to ed to end this war, we could have ended this out fighting man comic books on the stands, very much. war if the majority of us had used the power which allows us in training to do calis- In my opinion what we are trying to do, as of the purse strings. That was just as true 5 thenics to four counts, on the fourth count of the President talks about getting out with a years ago as it is today. which we stand up and shout ‘‘kill’’ in uni- semblance of honor is simply whitewashing I don’t think it is a question of guts. We son, which has posters in barracks in this ourselves. On the question of getting out didn’t have the desire to do that and I am country with a crucified Vietnamese, blood with some semblance for peace, as a man not sure the majority has the desire to do on him, and underneath it says ‘‘kill the who has fought here, I am dying to say that that yet. Whenever we want to as a Congress, gook,’’ and I think that clearly the responsi- this policy has no chance for peace. You we could do it. We can’t start an action, but bility for all of this is what has produced don’t have a chance for peace when you arm we can force an action with the purse this horrible abberation. the people of another country and tell them strings. Now, I think if you are going to try Lieu- they can fight a war. That is not peace; that I think it is wonderful you veterans have tenant Calley then you must at the same is fighting a war; that is continuing a war. come down here as a cutting edge of public time, if this country is going to demand re- That is even criminal in the sense that this opinion because you again make this have spect for the law, you must at the same time country, if we are really worried about re- more respect and I hope you succeed and pre- try all those other people who have responsi- crimination, is going to have to some day vail on the majority of the Congress. bility, and any aversion that we may have to face up to the fact that we convinced a cer- VOTING OF VETERANS AND NONVETERANS the verdict as veterans is not to say that tain number of people, perhaps hundreds of CONCERNING VIETNAM WAR Calley should be freed, not to say that he is thousands, perhaps there will be several mil- It is interesting, speaking of veterans and innocent, but to say that you can’t just take lion, that they could stand up to something speaking of statistics, that the press has him alone, and that would be my response to which they couldn’t and ultimately will face never picked up and concentrated on quite that. the recrimination of the fact that their lives interesting votes in the past. In those votes Senator PELL. I agree with you. The guilt in addition to all the lives at this point, will you find the majority of hawks, were usually is shared by many, many, many of us, in- be on our conscience. I don’t think it is a nonveterans and the majority of doves were cluding the leaders of the get-out-now question of peace at all. What we are doing usually veterans. Specifically, of those who school. But in this regard if we had not tried is very, very hypocritical in our withdrawal, voted in favor of the Hatfield-McGovern end- him, I think we would be much more criti- and we really should face up to that. Senator CASE. May I press you just a little the-war amendment in the last session of the cized and should be criticized. I would think further or at least raise the question on Congress 79 percent were veterans with ac- the same fate would probably befall him as which I would ask you to comment. tual military service. Of those voting against befell either Sergeant or Lieutenant Schwarz Mr. KERRY. I wish you would, please. the amendment, only 36 percent were vet- of West Virginia who was tried for life for erans. the same offense and is out on a 9 months INDOCHINA AND QUESTION OF WORLD PEACE Now on the sponsors of the Cooper-Church commuted sentence. By the same token I Senator CASE. I think your answer was re- amendment you will find very much the would hope the quality of mercy would be ex- lated still to the question of Indochina, but same statistics. Eighty-two percent were ercised in this regard for a young man who I think the President has tried to tie in Indo- veterans as compared to 71 percent of the was not equipped for the job and ran amuck. china with the question of world peace. Senate as a whole being veterans. So I would But I think public opinion should think this Mr. KERRY. I would like to discuss that. It is my opinion that the United States is hope what you are doing will have an effect through. We who have taken this position still reacting in very much the 1945 mood on the Congress. find ourselves very much in the minority. and postwar cold-war period when we reacted OBLIGATION TO SOUTH VIETNAMESE. ALLIES Mr. KERRY. I understand that, Senator, but I think it is a very difficult thing for the to the forces which were at work in World- I have two questions I would like to ask War II and came out of it with this paranoia, you. First, I was very much struck by your public to think through faced with the facts. The fact that 18 other people indicted for the about the Russians and how the world was concern with asylum because now I see pub- going to be divided up between the super lic opinion starting to swing and Congress very same crime were freed and the fact among those were generals and colonels. I powers, and the foreign policy of John Foster passing legislation. Before they wouldn’t get Dulles which was responsible for the creation out at all; now they are talking about get- mean this simply is not justice. That is all. It is just not justice. of the SEATO treaty, which was, in fact, a ting out yesterday. When it comes to looking direct reaction to this so called Communist after the people who would be killed if we Senator PELL. I guess it is the revolu- tionary adage. When you see the whites of monolith: And I think we are reacting under left or badly ruined, I would hope you would cold-war precepts which are no longer appli- develop your thinking a little bit to make their eyes you are more guilty. This seems to be our morality as has been pointed out. cable. sure that American public opinion, which I say that because so long as we have the If you drop a bomb from a plane, you don’t now wants to get out, also bears in mind kind of strike force we have, and I am not see the whites of their eyes. that when we depart we have an obligation party to the secret statistics which you gen- I agree with you with the body count. It is to these people. I hope you will keep to that tlemen have here, but as long as we have the like a Scottish nobleman saying, ‘‘How many point. ones which we of the public know we have, I grouse were caught on the moor.’’ Four or ACTIONS OF LIEUTENANT CALLEY think we have a strike force of such capa- five years ago those of us who criticized were bility and I think we have a strike force sim- Finally, in connection with Lieutenant more criticized. Calley, which is a very emotional issue in Thank you for being here and I wish you ply in our Polaris submarines, in the 62 or this country, I was struck by your passing all success. [Applause.] some Polaris submarines, which are con- reference to that incident. stantly roaming around under the sea. And I The CHAIRMAN. Senator from New Jersey. Wouldn’t you agree with me though that know as a Navy man the underwater detec- Senator CASE. Thank you, Mr. Chairman. what he did in herding old men, women and tion is the hardest kind in the world, and children into a trench and then shooting STRATEGIC IMPLICATIONS OF VIETNAM WAR they have not perfected it, that we have the them was a little bit beyond the perimeter of Mr. Kerry, thank you too for coming You ability to destroy the human race. Why do even what has been going on in this war and have made more than clear something that I we have to, therefore, consider and keep con- that that action should be discouraged. think always has been true: that the war sidering threats? There are other actions not that extreme never had any justification in terms of Indo- At any time that an actual threat is posed that have gone on and have been permitted. china itself. I wish you would take this ques- to this country or to the security and free- If we had not taken action or cognizance of tion a little further and touch on the larger dom I will be one of the first people to pick it, it would have been even worse. It would strategic implications. It is in these larger up a gun and defend it, but right now we are have indicated we encouraged this kind of strategic implications, if anywhere, that reacting with paranoia to this question of action. may be found justification for our involve- peace and the people taking over the world. Mr. KERRY. My feeling, Senator, on Lieu- ment. As you know, the President said the I think if we are ever going to get down to tenant Calley is what he did quite obviously other day that it is easy to get out and to the question of dropping those bombs most was a horrible, horrible, horrible thing and I end the war immediately. of us in my generation simply don’t want to have no bone to pick with the fact that he The question is to get out and leave a rea- be alive afterwards because of the kind of was prosecuted. But I think that in this sonable chance for lasting peace. We have to world that it would be with mutations and question you have to separate guilt from re- look at this because the American people are the genetic probabilities of freaks and every- sponsibility, and I think clearly the respon- going to see the issue in the terms he has de- thing else. sibility for what has happened there lies fined it. I would be glad to have your com- Therefore, I think it is ridiculous to as- elsewhere. ment on this matter, although I won’t press sume we have to play this power game based

VerDate mar 24 2004 06:17 Apr 23, 2004 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00005 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A22AP8.015 E22PT1 E604 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks April 22, 2004 on total warfare. I think there will be guer- tremely difficult situation which would the system and try to make it work because rilla wars and I think we must have a capa- amount to what you said a moment ago. You I can’t at the moment think of a better one bility to fight those. And we may have to said if our country was really threatened, given the conditions that we have in this fight them somewhere based on legitimate you would have no hesitancy in taking up a country and the great complexity and diver- threats, but we must learn; in this country, gun. So I think, in trying to evaluate the sity. how to define those threats and that is what course of our involvement in this war, we I really believe if we can stop this war—I I would say to this question of world peace. have to take all of this into consideration. It certainly expect to do everything I can. I I think it is bogus, totally artificial. There is was not a sign of any moral degradation or have done all I can with all my limitations. no threat. The Communists are not about to of bad motives. They were simply political I am sure many people have thought I could take over our McDonald hamburger stands. judgments as to where our interest really do bettor, but I did all that I was capable of [Laughter.] was. doing and what wisdom I may have has been Senator, I will say this. I think that politi- In retrospect I think we can say that our applied to it. I hope that you and your col- cally, historically, the one thing that people interest was not in supporting the French, leagues will feel the same way or at least try to do, that society is structured on as a that it was not in intervening, and it was not you will accept the structure of the system whole, is an attempt to satisfy their felt in undoing the Geneva Accords by the cre- and try to make it work. I can see no better needs, and you can satisfy those needs with ation of SEATO, but that is all history. I am alternative to offer in its place. almost any kind of political structure, giv- not saying this in order to try to lay the If I thought there was one, I would cer- ing it one name or the other. In this name it blame on anyone, but to get a perspective of tainly propose it or try. is democratic; in others it is communism, in, our present situation, and hopefully to help, CAN BASIC SYSTEM BE MADE TO WORK? others it is benevolent dictatorship. As long if I can, you and others not to be too disillu- Have you yourself arrived at the point as those needs are satisfied, that structure sioned and not to lose faith in the capacity where you believe that basic structural will exist. of our institutions to respond to the public changes must be brought about in our sys- But when you start to neglect those needs, welfare. I believe what you and your associ- tem or do you believe it can be made to people will start to demand a new structure, ates are doing today certainly contributes to work? and that, to me, is the only threat that this that, by the fact that you have taken the Mr. KERRY. I don’t think I would be here if country faces now, because we are not re- trouble to think these things through, and to I didn’t believe that it can be made to work, sponding to the needs and we are not re- come here. I know it is not very pleasant to but I would have to say, and one of the traits sponding to them because we work on these do the things you have done. of my generation now is that people don’t old cold-war precepts and because we have While I wouldn’t presume to compare my pretend to speak for other people in it, and not woken up to realizing what is happening own experience, I have taken a great deal of I can only speak as an individual about it, in the United States of America. criticism since I myself in 1965 took issue but I would say that I have certainly been Senator CASE. I thank you very much. I with the then President Johnson over his frustrated in the past months, very, very se- wanted you to have a chance to respond to policies. I did what I could within my par- riously frustrated. I have gone to business- the question of Indochina in a large context. ticular role in the Government to persuade men all over this country asking for money Mr. Chairman, I have just one further both President Johnson and subsequent po- for fees, and met with a varying range of thing to do. Senator Javits had to go to the litical leaders that this was not in the inter- comments, ranging from ‘‘You can’t sell war floor on important business, and he asked me ests of our country. I did this, not because I crimes’’ to, ‘‘War crimes are a glut on the to express his regret that he couldn’t stay thought they were evil men inherently or market’’ or to ‘‘well, you know we are tired and also that if he had stayed he would have they were morally misguided, but their po- now, we have tried, we can’t do anything.’’ limited his participation to agreement with litical judgment was wrong. All of us, of So I have seen unresponsiveness on the ra- everything Senator Symington said. [Ap- course, know that as fallible human beings cial question in this country. I see an unwill- plause.] we all make errors of judgment. ingness on the part of too many of the mem- BACKGROUND OF VIETNAM WAR POSSIBILITY OF MAKING U.S. INSTITUTIONS bers of this body to respond, to take gutsy The CHAIRMAN. Mr. Kerry, I have one other WORK EFFECTIVELY stands, to face questions other than their aspect of this I would like to explore for a I think it is helpful to try to put it in per- own reelection, to make a profile of courage, moment. I recognize you and your associ- spective and not lose confidence in the basi- and I am—although still with faith—very, ates, putting it on a personal point of view, cally good motives and purposes of this very, very full of doubt, and I am not going feeling the seriousness and the tragedy of country. I believe in the possibility of mak- to quit. But I think that unless we can re- the experience in Vietnam. But I am dis- ing our institutions work effectively. I think spond on as a great a question as the war, I turbed very much by the possibility that they can be made responsive to the welfare seriously question how we are going to find your generation may become or is perhaps of the people and to proper judgments. I only the kind of response needed to meet ques- already in the process of becoming disillu- throw this out because I have a feeling that tions such as poverty and hunger and ques- sioned with our whole country, with our sys- because of the unusual horror that has devel- tions such as birth control and so many of tem of government. There was much said oped from this war too many people may lose the things that face our society today from about it. You didn’t say it, but others have confidence in our system as a whole. I know low income housing to schooling, to recent said this. I wonder if we could explore for a of no better system for a country as large as reaction to the Supreme Court’s decision on moment the background of this war. this, with 200-plus millions of people. No busing. It has seemed to me that its origin was es- other country comparable to it in history But I will say that I think we are going to sentially a mistake in judgment, beginning has ever made a democratic system work. keep trying. I also agree with you, Senator. with our support of the French as a colonial They have all become dictatorships when I don’t see another system other than de- power, which, I believe, is the only time our they have achieved the size and complexity mocracy, but democracy has to remain re- country has ever done that. Always our sym- of this country. Only smaller countries real- sponsive. When it does not, you create the pathies has been with the colony. If you will ly have made a democratic system work at possibilities for all kinds of other systems to recall, we urged the British to get out of all. supplant it, and that very possibility, I Egypt and India, and we urged, many So I only wish to throw it out hopefully think, is beginning to exist in this country. thought too vigorously, the Dutch pre- that, in spite of the tragic experiences of you The CHAIRMAN. That is why I ask you that. maturely to get out of Indonesia. I think and so many other people and the deaths of The feeling that it cannot be made respon- there was much criticism that we acted pre- so many people, this system is not beyond sive comes not so much from what you have maturely in urging the Belgians to get out of recall and with the assistance of people like said but from many different sources. I can the Congo. In any case, the support of the yourself and the younger generation we can assure you I have been frustrated too. We French to maintain their power was a depar- get back on the track, and can make this have lost most of our major efforts. That is ture from our traditional attitude toward co- system operate effectively. we have not succeeded in getting enough lonial powers because of our own history. I know that the idea of working within the votes, but there has been a very marked in- It started in a relatively small way by our system has been used so much, and many crease, I think, in the realization of the seri- support of the French. Then one thing led to people have lost confidence that it can be ousness of the war. I think you have to keep another. But these were not decisions, I be- done. They wish to destroy the system, to in perspective, as I say, the size and com- lieve, that involved evil motives. They were start all over, but I don’t think in the his- plexity of the country itself and the difficul- political judgments which at that time were tory of human experience that those destruc- ties of communication. This war is so far re- justified by the conditions in the world. You tions of systems work. They usually destroy moved. The very fact, as you have said, you have already referred to the fact that after everything good as well as bad, and you have do not believe what happens there to be in World War II there was great apprehension, an awful lot of doing to recreate the good the vital interests of this country, has from and I think properly. The apprehension was part and to get started again. the beginning caused many people to think justified by the events, especially from Sta- So I am very hopeful that the younger gen- it wasn’t so important. lin’s regime. There was apprehension that he eration—and I am certainly getting at the GRADUAL DEVELOPMENT OF CONCERN ABOUT would be able, and if he could he would im- end of my generation because I have been VIETNAM WAR pose his regime by force on all of Western here an awfully long time—but that you In the beginning, back in the times that I Europe which could have created an ex- younger people can find it possible to accept mentioned when we first supported the

VerDate mar 24 2004 06:17 Apr 23, 2004 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00006 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A22AP8.018 E22PT1 April 22, 2004 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E605 French and throughout the 1950’s up until Do you have anything else you would like It goes beyond that. We really have a con- the 1960’s, this whole matter was not very to say? stitutional crisis in this country right now. much on the minds of anybody in the Con- Mr. KERRY. Would you like me to respond The Constitution under test, and we are fail- gress. We were more preoccupied with what at all, sir? ing. We are failing clearly because the power was going on in Western Europe, the fear, The CHAIRMAN. If you care to. of the Executive has became exorbitant, be- particularly during Stalin’s time, that lie Mr. KERRY. Well, my feeling is that if you cause Congress has not wanted to exercise might be able to subjugate all of Western Eu- are talking about the ideal structure of this its own power, and so that is going to require rope, which would have been a very serious country as it is written down in the Con- some very fundamental changes. challenge to us. This grew up almost as a pe- stitution, then you or I would not differ at So the system itself on paper, no, it is a ripheral matter without anyone taking too all. Yes, that is an ideal structure. question of making it work, and in that I much notice until the 1960’s. The major time DEVELOPMENTS IN UNITED STATES REQUIRING would agree with you, and I think that when the Congress, I think, really became FUNDAMENTAL CHANGES things are changing in a sense. I think the concerned about the significance of the war What has developed in this country, how- victory of the ABM was a tremendous boost. The CHAIRMAN. SST. was really not before 1965, the big escalation. ever, at this point is something quite dif- Mr. KERRY. SST, excuse me. It was a very minor sideshow in all the ferent and that does require some funda- The CHAIRMAN. I hope the ABM. things in which this country was involved mental changes. I do agree with you that until February of 1965. That was when it be- [Applause.] what happened in Vietnam was not the prod- Mr. KERRY. Wrong system. came a matter that, you might say, war- uct of evil men seeking evil goals. It was ranted and compelled the attention of the I think the fact that certain individuals misguided principles and judgments and are in Congress today, particularly in the country. It has been a gradual development other things. of our realization of just what we were into. House, who several years ago could never However, at some point you have to stop have been. I would cite Representative Del- As I said before, I think this came about playing the game. At some point you have to not because of bad motives but by very seri- lums and Congresswoman Abzug and Con- say, ‘‘All right we did make a mistake.’’ At gressman Drinan and people like this. I ous errors in political judgment as to where some point the basic human values have to our interest lies and what should be done think this is a terribly encouraging sign, and come back into this system and at this mo- I think if nothing more, and this is really about it. ment we are so built up within it by these I am only saying this Hopefully to at least sad poetic justice, if nothing more, this war outside structures, other interests, for in- when it is over, will ultimately probably try to enlist your consideration, of the view stance, government by vested power which, that in a country of this kind I don’t believe have done more to awaken the conscience of in fact, you and I really know it is. When a this country than any other similar thing. It there is a better alternative from a struc- minority body comes down here to Wash- tural point of view. I think the structure of may in fact be the thing that will set us on ington with a bill, those bodies which have the right road. our Government is sound. the funds and the ability to lobby are those To go back to my own State certainly, I earnestly hope so and I join you in that. which generally get it passed. If you wanted But meanwhile, I think we still need that leaving out now the war, its affairs are being to pass a health care medical bill, which we well managed. The people are, as you may extraordinary response to the problem that have finally perhaps gotten to this year, we exists and I hope that we will get it. say, maybe too indifferent to this. may, but in past years the AMA has been Mr. KERRY. As it does in Massachusetts, IMPACT OF VIETNAM WAR AND OTHERS ON able to come down here and squash them. too. CONSTITUTIONAL BALANCE The American Legion has successfully pre- The CHAIRMAN. I have often thought they vented people like Vietnam Veterans against The CHAIRMAN. I am glad to hear you say were too indifferent to it, but they have re- the War from getting their programs that. I have the same feeling. But you must sponded to the arguments as to where our in- through the Veterans’ Administration. remember we have been through nearly 30 terest lies quite well, at least from my per- Those bodies in existence have tremendous years of warfare or cold war or crises which sonal experience. Otherwise I would not be power. I think have upset the balance, as you say, in here. But I think there is a gradual recogni- There is one other body that has tremen- our constitutional system. Senator Javits tion of this. dous power in this country, which is a favor- has introduced a bill with regard to the war WAR’S INTERFERENCE WITH DEALING WITH ite topic of Vice President Agnew and I powers in an effort to reestablish what we OTHER PROBLEMS would take some agreement with him. That believe to be the constitutional system in I also feel that if we could finish the war would be the fourth estate. The press. I think which you say you have confidence. I intro- completely within the reasonably near fu- the very reason that we veterans are here duced and we passed a commitments resolu- ture, as some of the proposals before this today is the result partially of our inability tion. There are a number of others. I won’t committee are designed to do if we can pass to get our story out through the legitimate relate them all, but they are all designed to them, I think the country can right itself channels. try to bring back into proper relationship and get back on the track, in a reasonably That is to say, for instance, I held a press the various elements in our Government. quick time, dealing with the problems you conference here in Washington, D.C., some This effort is being made. mentioned. We are aware and conscious of all weeks ago with General Shoup, with General I think the culprit is the war itself. The of them. Hester, with the mother of a prisoner of war, fact we had been at war, not just the Viet- The thing that has inhibited us in doing the wife of a man who was killed, the mother nam war but others too, diverted the atten- things about what ,you mention has been the of a soldier who was killed, and with a bilat- tion of our people from our domestic con- war. It has been the principal obstacle to eral amputee, all representing the so-called cerns and certainly eroded the role of the dealing with these other problems with silent majority, the silent so-called majority Congress. Under the impact of this and other which you are very concerned, as, I think, which the President used to perpetuate the wars we have allowed this distortion to de- the Congress is. Always we are faced with war, and because it was a press conference velop. If we can end the war, there is no good the demands of the war itself. Do you realize and an antiwar conference and people simply reason why it cannot be corrected. that this country has put well over $1,000 bil- exposing ideas we had no electronic media REPRESENTATION OF CONSTITUENCIES lion into military affairs since World War II? there. You mentioned some new faces in the Con- I think it now approaches $1,500 billion. It I called the media afterward and asked gress. After all, all these people get here be- is a sum so large no one can comprehend it, them why and the answer was, from one of cause of the support back home, as you but I don’t think outside of this war issue the networks, it doesn’t have to be identi- know. They are simply representative of there is anything fundamentally wrong with fied, ‘‘because, sir, news business is really their constituents. You do accept that, I be- the system that cannot be righted. partly entertainment business visually, you lieve. If we can give our resources to those devel- see, and a press conference like that is not Mr. KERRY. Partially, not totally. opments, I don’t have any doubt myself that visual.’’ The CHAIRMAN. Why not? it can be done. Whether it will be done or not Of course, we don’t have the position of Mr. KERRY. As someone who ran for office is a matter of will. It is a matter of convic- power to get our ideas out, I said, ‘‘If I take- for 31⁄2 weeks, I am aware of many of the tion of the various people who are involved, some crippled veterans down to the White problems involved, and in many places, you including the younger generation. House and we chain ourselves to the gates, can take certain districts in New York City, In that connection, I may say, the recent will we get coverage?’’ ‘‘Oh, yes, we will the structure is such that people can’t really enactment of the right of all people from 18 cover that.’’ run and represent necessarily the people. years up to vote is at least a step in the di- So you are reduced to a position where the People often don’t care. The apathy is so rection where you and your generation can only way you can get your ideas out is to great that they believe they are being rep- have an effect. stage events, because had we not staged the resented when in fact they are not. I think I hope that you won’t lose faith in it. I events with all due respect, Senator, and I that you and I could run through a list of hope you will use your talents after the war really appreciate the fact that I am here ob- people in this body itself and find many who is over, and it surely will be over, to then at- viously, and I know you are committed to are there through the powers of the office tack these other problems and to make the this, but with all due respect I probably itself as opposed to the fact they are truly system work. wouldn’t be sitting at this table. You see representing the people. It is very easy to I believe it can be made to work. this is the problem. give the illusion of representing the people

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through the frank privileges which allow you populated area costs about $50,000. Many peo- Senator SYMINGTON. Yes. Mr. Kerry I had to send back what you are doing here in Con- ple simply don’t have that available, and. in to leave because we are marking up the se- gress. Congressman insert so often. order to. get it inevitably wind up with their lective service bill in the Armed Services You know, they gave a speech for the Pol- hands tied. Committee. But I will read the record. ish and they gave a speech for the Irish and The CHAIRMAN. That is a common state- ATTITUDE OF SERVICEMEN TOWARD they gave a speech for this, and actually ment, but we had an example during this last CONGRESSIONAL OPPOSITION TO WAR handed the paper in to the clerk and the year of a man being elected because he The staff has a group of questions here, clerk submits it for the record and a copy of walked througn Florida with a minimum of four of which I would ask. Over the years the record goes home and people say, ‘‘Hey, money. As he became attractive to the peo- members of this committee who spoke out in he really is doing something for me.’’ But he ple he may have received more, but he start- opposition to the war were often accused of isn’t. ed without money. You are familiar with Mr. stabbing our boys in the back. What, in your The CHAIRMAN. Well—— Chiles. Mr. KERRY. Senator, we also know prior to opinion, is the attitude of servicemen in Mr. KERRY. Yes, I am familiar. I under- Vietnam about congressional opposition to this past year the House used to meet in the stand it. Committee of the Whole and the Committee the war? The CHAIRMAN. I know in my own state, Mr. KERRY. If I could answer that, it is of the Whole would make the votes, and our Governor started without any money or votes not of record and people would file very difficult, Senator, because I just know, with just himself and came from nowhere I don’t want to get into the game of saying through, and important legislation was de- and defeated a Rockefeller. So it is not true cided then, and after the vote came out and I represent everybody over there, but let me that you have to have a lot of money to get after people made their hacks and cuts, and try to say, as straightforwardly as I can, we elected. If you have the other things that it the porkbarrel came out, the vote was re- had an advertisement, ran full page, to show takes, personality, the determination and ported and gave them an easy out and they you what the troops read. It ran in Playboy the intelligence, it is still possible. ‘‘There could say ‘‘Well, I voted against this.’’ And and the response to it within two and a half actually they voted for it all the time in the were other examples, but those are well weeks from Vietnam was 1,200 members. We committee. known. I don’t think it is correct to say you received initially about 50 to 80 letters a day Some of us know that this is going on. So have to have a lot of money. It helps, of from troops there. We now receive about 20 I would say there are problems with it. course. It makes it easier and all that, but it letters a day from troops arriving at our New Again I come back and say they are not in- isn’t essential. I think you can cite many ex- York office. Some of these letters—and I soluble. They can be solved, but they can amples where that is true. wanted to bring some down, I didn’t know we only be solved by demanding leadership, the ESSENTIAL QUESTION WILL BE RESPONSE TO were going to be testifying here and I can same kind of leadership that we have seen in VIETNAM ISSUE make them available to you—are very, very some countries during war time. That seems Mr. KERRY. Senator, I would basically moving, some of them written by hospital to be the few times we get it. If we could get agree with what you are saying and obvi- corpsmen on things, on casualty report that kind because I think we are in a con- ously we could find exceptions to parts of ev- sheets which say, you know, ‘‘Get us out of stant war against ourselves and I would like erything everywhere and I understand really here.’’ ‘‘You are the only hope we have got.’’ to see that come—they should demand it of the essential question is going to be the re- ‘‘You have got to get us back; it is crazy.’’ each other if we can demand it of people. sponse to the issue of Vietnam. We received recently 80 members of the 101st The CHAIRMAN. Take the two cases of what The CHAIRMAN. I agree with that. I can as- Airborne signed up in one letter. Forty mem- goes on in the House about the secret votes. sure you that this committee and, certainly, bers from a helicopter assault squadron, That is not a structural aspect of our Gov- I are going to do everything we can. That is crash and rescue mission signed up in an- ernment. That is a regulation or whatever what these hearings are about. It is lust by other one. you call it of the procedures in the House coincidence you came to Washington in the I think they are expressing, some of these itself. very midst of them. We only opened these troops, solidarity with us, right now by NECESSITY OF INFORMED ELECTORATE hearings on Tuesday of this week. I person- wearing black arm bands and Vietnam Vet- Fundamentally you said that the people ally believe that the great majority of all erans Against the War buttons. They want to can bamboozle their constituents; they can the people of this country are in accord with come out and I think they are looking at the fool them. Of course, that is quite true of your desire, and certainly mine, to get the people who want to try to get them out as a any system of a representative nature. The war over at the earliest possible moment. All help. However, I do recognize there are some solution to that is to inform the electorate we are concerned with at the moment is the men who are in the military for life. The job itself to the extent that they recognize a best procedure to bring that about, the pro- in the military is to fight wars. When they fraud or a phony when they have one. This is cedure to persuade the President to take the have a war to fight, they are just as happy in not easy to do, but it is fundamental in a de- steps that will bring that about. I for one a sense, and I am sure that these men feel mocracy. If you believe in a democratic sys- have more hope now than I had at any time they are being stabbed in the back. But, at tem, the electorate who elect the representa- in the last 6 years because of several things the same time, I think to most of them the tives have to have sufficient capacity for dis- you have mentioned. I think there is a very crimination. They have to be able to tell the realization of the emptiness, the hollowness, good chance that it will be brought about in difference between a phony, someone who the absurdity of Vietnam has finally hit the. reasonably near future. simply puts pieces in the record, and some- home, and I feel if they did come home the one who actually does something, so that COMMENDATION OF VIETNAM VETERANS recrimination would certainly not come they can recognize it in an election, if they AGAINST THE WAR from the right, from the military. I don’t are interested. I think you and your associates have con- think there would be that problem. Now if they are apathetic, as you say they tributed a great deal in the actions you have Senator SYMINGTON. Thank you. are apathetic, and don’t care, then democ- taken. As I said in the beginning, the fact Has the fact Congress has never passed a racy cannot work if they continue to be apa- that you have shown both great conviction declaration of war undermined the morale of thetic and don’t care who represents them. and patience about this matter and at the U.S. servicemen in Vietnam, to the best of This comes back to a fundamental question same time conducted yourself in the most your knowledge? of education through all different resources, commendable manner has been the most ef- Mr. KERRY. Yes; it has clearly and to a not only the formal education but the use of fective demonstration, if I may use that great, great extent. the media and other means to educate them. word. Although you have demonstrated in USE OF DRUGS BY U.S. SERVICEMEN IN VIETNAM Our Founding Fathers recognized that you the sense that has become disapproved of in Senator SYMINGTON. There have been many couldn’t have a democracy without an in- some circles, I think you have demonstrated reports of widespread use of drugs by U.S. formed electorate. It comes back to the in- in the most proper way and the most effec- servicemen in Vietnam. I might add I was in forming of the electorate; doesn’t it? That is tive way to bring about the results that you Europe last week and the growth of that not a structural deficiency in our system. wish and I believe you have made a great problem was confirmed on direct questioning You are dealing now with the deficiencies of contribution. of people in the military. How serious is the human nature, the failure of their education I apologize. I am not trying to lecture you problem and to what do you attribute it? and their capacity for discrimination in the about our Government. I have just been dis- Mr. KERRY. The problem is extremely seri- selection of their representatives. turbed, not so much by you as by other ous. It is serious in very many different I recognize this is difficult. All countries things that have happened, that the younger ways. I believe two Congressmen today broke have had this same problem and so long as generation has lost faith in our system. I a story. I can’t remember their names. There they have a representative system this has don’t think it is correct. I think the para- were 35,000 or some men, heroin addicts that to be met. But there is no reason why it can- noia to which you referred has been true. It were back. not be met. arose at a time when there was reason for it The problem exists for a number of rea- A structural change does not affect the ca- perhaps, but we have long since gone out of sons, not the least of which is the emptiness. pacity of the electorate to choose good rep- that time, and I think your idea of timing is It is the only way to get through it. A lot of resentatives; does it? correct. But I congratulate you and thank guys, 60, 80 percent stay stoned 24 hours a COST OF ELECTION CAMPAIGNS you very much for coming. [Applause.] day just to get through the Vietnam—— Mr. KERRY. Well, no, sir; except for the Senator Symington would like to ask a Senator SYMINGTON. You say 60 to 80 per- fact that to run for representative in any question. cent.

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Mr. KERRY. Sixty to 80 percent is the fig- eral friends of mine were intelligence officers you have got to tell the American people ure used that try something, let’s say, at one and I think you should have them in some- this story.’’ The response was, ‘‘Well, I can’t point. Of that I couldn’t give you a figure of time to testify. Once in Saigon I was visiting write that kind of thing. I can’t criticize habitual smokers, let’s say, of pot, and I cer- this friend of mine and he gave me a com- that much because if I do I would lose my ac- tainly couldn’t begin to say how many are plete rundown on how the entire intelligence creditation, and we have to be very careful hard drug addicts, but I do know that the system should be re-set up on all of its prob- about just how much we say and when.’’ problem for the returning veteran is acute lems, namely, that you give a young guy a We are holding a press conference today, as because we have, let’s say, a veteran picks certain amount of money, he goes out, sets a matter of fact, at the National Press Build- up a $12 habit in Saigon. He comes back to up his own contacts under the table, gets in- ing—it might be going on at this minute—in this country and the moment he steps off an telligence, comes in. It is not reliable; every- which public information officers who are airplane that same habit costs him some $90 body is feeding each other double intel- members of our group, and former Army re- to support. With the state of the economy, ligence, and I think that is what comes back porters, are going to testify to direct orders he can’t get a job. He doesn’t earn money. He to this country. of censorship in which they had to take out turns criminal or just finds his normal I also think men in the military, sir, as do certain pictures, phrases they couldn’t use sources and in a sense drops out. men in many other things, have a tendency and so on down the line and, in fact, the in- The alienation of the war, the emptiness of to report what they want to report and see formation they gave newsmen and directions back and forth, all combined adds to this. what they want to see. And this is a very se- they gave newsmen when an operation was There is no real drug rehabilitation program. rious thing because I know on several vis- going on when the military didn’t want the I know the VA hospital in New York City has its—Secretary Laird came to Vietnam once press informed on what was going on they 20 beds allocated for drug addicts; 168 men and they staged an entire invasion for him. would offer them transportation to go some- are on the waiting list, and I really don’t When the initial force at Dang Tam, it was place else, there is something else happened know what a drug addict does on the waiting the 9th Infantry when it was still there— and they would fly a guy 55 miles from where list. when the initial recon platoon went out and the operation was. So the war has not been And just recently the same hospital gave met with resistance, they changed the entire reported correctly. three wards to New York University for re- operation the night before and sent them I know from a reporter of Time—showed search purposes. down into the South China Seas so they the massacre of 150 Cambodians, these were It is very, very widespread. It is a very se- would not run into resistance and the Sec- South Vietnamese troops that did it, but rious problem. I think that this Congress retary would have a chance to see how there were American advisers present and he should undertake to investigate the sources smoothly the war was going. couldn’t even get other newsmen to get it because I heard many implications of Madam I know General Wheeler came over at one out let alone his own magazine, which Ky and others being involved in the traffic point and a major in Saigon escorted him doesn’t need to be named here. So it is a ter- and I think there are some very serious around. General Wheeler went out to the rible problem, and I think that really it is a question of the Government allowing free things here at stake. field and saw 12 pacification leaders and ideas to be exchanged and if it is going to Senator SYMINGTON. In the press there was asked about 10 of them how things were fight a war then fight it correctly. The only a woman reporter. I think her name was going and they all said, ‘‘It is really going people who can prevent My Lais are the Emerson. In any case she stated she bought pretty badly.’’ The 11th one said, ‘‘It couldn’t press and if there is something to hide per- drugs six or nine times openly, heroin, in a be better, General. We are really doing the haps we shouldn’t be there in the first place. 15-mile walk from Saigon. The article had a thing here to win the war.’’ And the General Senator SYMINGTON. Thank you, Mr. Chair- picture of a child with a parasol and a par- said, ‘‘I am finally glad to find somebody who knows what he is talking about.’’ man. rot. She said this child was one of the people [Applause.] from whom she had bought, herself, these (Laughter.) REQUEST FOR LETTERS SENT TO VIETNAM drugs and that the cost of the heroin was This is the kind of problem that you have. VETERANS AGAINST WAR from $3 to $6. I think that the intelligence which finally If we are over there, in effect, protecting reaches the White House does have serious The CHAIRMAN. With regard to the letters the Thieu-Ky government, why is it that this problems with it in that I think you know you have mentioned, I wondered about them. type and character of sale of drugs to any- full well, I know certainly from my experi- I have received a great many letters, but usually particularly in those from Vietnam, body, including our own servicemen, can’t be ence, I served as aide to an admiral in my the men would say that they would not like controlled? last days in the Navy before I was dis- me to use them or use their names for fear Mr. KERRY. It is not controllable in this charged, and I have seen exactly what the re- of retaliation. Of course, I respected their re- country. Why should it be controllable in sponse is up the echelon, the chain of com- quest. If you have those letters, it might be that country? mand, and how things get distorted and peo- interesting, if you would like to, and if the Senator SYMINGTON. It isn’t quite that ple say to the man above him what is needed writer has no objection, to submit them for open in this country, do you think? to be said, to keep everybody happy, and so the record which would be for the informa- Mr. KERRY. It depends on where you are. I don’t—I think the entire thing is distorted. tion of the committee. [Applause.] It is just a rambling answer. Senator SYMINGTON. How do you think this Senator SYMINGTON. We are talking about CHANGING MOOD OF TROOPS IN VIETNAM could be changed? heroin, not pot, or LSD. Mr. KERRY. Senator, I would like to add a Mr. KERRY. I have never really given that comment on that. You see the mood is Mr. KERRY. I understand that, but if you aspect of it all that much thought. I wish I walk up 116th Street in Harlem I am sure changing over there and a search and destroy had this intelligence officer with me. He is a mission is a search and avoid mission, and somebody can help you out pretty fast. very intelligent young man. [Laughter.] troops don’t—you know, like that revolt that REPORTING OF VIETNAM WAR IN THE PRESS took place that was mentioned in the New ACCURACY OF INFORMATION THROUGH OFFICIAL Senator SYMINGTON. There has been consid- York Times when they refused to go in after MILITARY CHANNELS erable criticism of the war’s reporting by the a piece of dead machinery, because it didn’t Senator SYMINGTON. Mr. Kerry, from your press and news media. What are your have any value. They are making their own experience in Vietnam do you think it is pos- thoughts on that? judgments. sible for the President or Congress to get ac- Mr. KERRY. On that I could definitely com- There is a GI movement in this country curate and undistorted information through ment. I think the press has been extremely now as well as over there, and soon these official military channels. negligent in reporting. At one point and at people, these men, who are prescribing wars (Shouts of ‘‘No.’’ from the audience.) the same time they have not been able to re- for these young men to fight are going to Mr. KERRY. I don’t know—— port because the Government of this country find out they are going to have to find some Senator SYMINGTON. I am beginning to has not allowed them to. I went to Saigon to other men to fight them because we are think you have some supporters here. try to report. We were running missions in going to change prescriptions. They are Mr. KERRY. I don’t know where they came the Mekong Delta. We were running raids going to have to change doctors, because we from, sir, maybe Vietnam. through these rivers on an operation called are not going to fight for them. That is what I had direct experience with that. Senator, Sealord and we thought it was absurd. they are going to realize. There is now a I had direct experience with that and I can We didn’t have helicopter cover often. We more militant attitude even within the mili- recall often sending in the spot reports seldom had jet aircraft cover. We were out of tary itself, among these soldiers evidenced which we made after each mission and in- artillery range. We would go in with two by the advertisements recently in the New cluding the GDA, gunfire damage assess- quarter-inch aluminum hull boats and get York Times in which members of the First ments, in which we would say, maybe 15 shot at and never secure territory or any- Air Cavalry publicly signed up and said, ‘‘We sampans sunk or whatever it was. And I thing except to quote Admiral Zumwalt to would march on the 24th if we could be there, often read about my own missions in the show the American flag and prove to the but we can’t because we are in Vietnam.’’ Stars and Stripes and the very mission we Vietcong they don’t own the rivers. We found Those men are subject obviously to some had been on had been doubled in figures and they did own them with 60 percent casualties kind of discipline, but people are beginning tripled in figures. and we thought this was absurd. to be willing to submit to that. And I would The intelligence missions themselves are I went to Saigon and told this to a member just say, yes, I would like to enter the let- based on very, very flimsy information. Sev- of the news bureau there and I said, ‘‘Look, ters in testimony when I can get hold of

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If you would like to we can about it, what the impact is on the con- incorporate some of them in the record. science of a country, what the impact is on a daily dose of two antibiotics is preventing DOCUMENTARY ENTITLED ‘‘THE SELLING OF THE even the future of the military services from sinus and ear infections, and her asthma PENTAGON’’ the point of view of the men who served, symptoms have become sporadic, rather than This is inspired by your reply to the Sen- than your own. chronic. She knows that someday she might ator from Missouri’s question. Did you hap- Thank you very much. have to depend on IGIV, but for now she is pen to see a documentary called, ‘‘The Sell- Mr. KERRY. Thank you, Senator. [Ap- trying to make good lifestyle choices and keep ing of the Pentagon’’? plause.] a positive attitude. One way Linda has done The CHAIRMAN. Mr. Kerry, I am sure you Mr. KERRY. Yes, I did. I thought it was the this is by becoming a volunteer peer contact most powerful and persuasive and helpful can sense the committee members appre- ciate very much your coming. Do you have for the Immune Deficiency Foundation. In my documentary in recent years. home State of Wisconsin, Linda provides infor- The CHAIRMAN. But you know what hap- anything further to say before we recess? pened to CBS? They have been pilloried by EXPRESSION OF APPRECIATION mation and support to other PIDD patients or parents who have children with PIDD. the—— Mr. KERRY. No, sir; I would just like to say Mr. KERRY. They are doing all right. on behalf of the Vietnam Veterans Against Linda is not unique with the delay in diag- The CHAIRMAN. You think they can defend the War that we do appreciate the efforts nosis of her primary immune deficiency dis- themselves? made by the Senators to put that resolution ease. Despite the recent progress in PIDD re- Mr. KERRY. I think they have; yes sir. I on the floor, to help us, help us in their of- search, the average length of time between think the public opinion in this country, be- fices in the event we were arrested and par- the onset of symptoms in a patient and a de- lieves that, ‘‘The Selling of the Pentagon.’’ I ticularly for the chance to express the finitive diagnosis of PIDD is 9.2 years. In the was a public information officer before I thoughts that I have put forward today. I ap- went to Vietnam, and I know that those interim, those afflicted may suffer repeated preciate it. and serious infections and possibly irreversible things were just the way they said because I The CHAIRMAN. You have certainly done a conducted several of those tours on a ship, remarkable job of it. I can’t imagine their damage to internal organs. That is why it is and I have seen my own men wait hours until having selected a better representative or critical that we raise awareness about these people got away, and I have seen cooks put spokesman. illnesses within the general public and the on special uniforms for them. Thank you very much. [Applause.] health care community. I have seen good food come out for the visi- (Whereupon, at 1 p.m. the committee was Mr. Speaker, I commend the Immune Defi- tors and everything else. It really happens. adjourned subject to the call of the Chair.) ciency Foundation for its leadership in this The CHAIRMAN. The Senator from New York has returned. Would he care to ask a f area and I am proud to join them in recog- nizing the week of April 19th as National Pri- question? IN RECOGNITION OF NATIONAL mary Immune Deficiency Diseases Awareness RESOLUTION CONCERNING VIETNAM VETERANS’ PRIMARY IMMUNE DEFICIENCY Week. I encourage my colleagues to work with ENCAMPMENT DISEASES AWARENESS WEEK Senator JAVITS. I don’t want to delay ei- us to help improve the quality of life for PIDD ther the witness or the committee. Senator patients and their families. Case was tied up on the floor on your resolu- HON. TAMMY BALDWIN f tion on the encampment and the expected OF WISCONSIN occurred, of course. It has gone to the cal- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES IN RECOGNITION OF MIKE HEALY endar. ON HIS SERVICE TO THE BAY Senator SYMINGTON. If you will yield, Sen- Thursday, April 22, 2004 AREA RAPID TRANSIT DISTRICT ator. I have to preside at 1 o’clock. I thank Ms. BALDWIN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to you for your testimony. ask my colleagues to join me in recognizing Mr. KERRY. Thank you, Senator. [Ap- HON. ELLEN O. TAUSCHER plause.] the week of April 19th as National Primary Im- OF CALIFORNIA Senator JAVITS. It has gone to the calendar mune Deficiency Diseases Awareness Week. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES but I think the point has been very well Primary immune deficiency diseases (PIDD) made by, I think, the total number of spon- are genetic disorders in which part of the Thursday, April 22, 2004 sors. There were some 27 Senators. body’s immune system is missing or does not Mrs. TAUSCHER. Mr. Speaker, on behalf of WITNESS’ CREDENTIALS function properly. The World Health Organiza- the members of the San Francisco Bay Area Senator Case was kind enough to express tion recognizes more than 150 primary im- Congressional Delegation, including Rep- my view. I wish to associate myself with the mune diseases which affect as many as resentatives STARK, PELOSI, MILLER, LEE, LAN- statement Senator Symington made when I 50,000 people in the united States. Fortu- TOS, LOFGREN, HONDA, ESHOO, POMBO, WOOL- was here as to your credentials. That is what nately, 70 percent of PIDD patients are able to SEY and THOMPSON, I rise to pay tribute to we always think about with a witness and maintain their health through regular infusions Mike Healy, Department Manager of Media your credentials couldn’t be higher. The moral and morale issues you have of a plasma product know as intravenous and Public Affairs for the Bay Area Rapid raised will have to be finally acted upon by immunoglobulin. IGIV helps bolster the im- Transit (BART) District. For his steadfast com- the committee. I think it always fires us to mune system and provides critical protection mitment and dedication as the face and voice a deeper sense of emergency and dedication against infection and disease. of BART, even before the system carried a when we hear from a young man like your- I am familiar with primary immune defi- single passenger, we would like to thank Mike self in what we know to be the reflection of ciencies because of a constituent of mine who Healy and wish him well in his retirement. His the attitude of so many others who have has a primary immune deficiency disease thirty-two years of energetic leadership at served in a way which the American people called selective antipolysaccharide antibody BART have helped shape one of the largest so clearly understand. It is not as effective unless you have those credentials. The kind deficiency syndrome. Linda Keegan, like so and most vital mass transit systems in the you have. many primary immune deficiency patients was United States for the better, for all of those The only other thing I would like to add is not diagnosed until adulthood. Linda spent a who call the San Francisco Bay Area home. this: great part of her life winding her way through Born in South Bend, Indiana, Mike Healy EVALUATION OF TESTIMONY the health-care system, suffering from recur- was raised in Los Angeles and graduated from I hope you will understand me and I think rent sinus and ear infections, sinus surgery, the University of Southern California with a you will agree with me. Your testimony and the mid-life onset of asthma. She felt that Bachelor’s Degree in Journalism and Tele- about what you know and what you see, how virtually nobody with a medical degree of any communications. Though initially more inter- you feel and how your colleagues feel, is en- sort was willing to understand or believe that ested in writing screenplays for movie studios titled to the highest standing and priority. she was unable to resist infections in the during his early career, it was transportation When it comes to the bits and pieces of infor- same way that most people do. She spent her that was destined to attract and retain his at- mation, you know, like you heard that Madam Ky is associated with the sale of nar- life being sick and on antibiotics. Finally, one tention. cotics or some other guy got a good meal, I morning in an urgent care unit, a physician’s When BART first hired Mike Healy, he was hope you will understand as Senators and assistant listened to her medical history, and told his tenure there would most likely end be- evaluators of testimony we have to take that said ‘‘there might be something wrong with fore six months had passed. Instead, Mike in the context of many other things, but I your immune system.’’ Linda took it upon her- Healy has worked for six different general

VerDate mar 24 2004 06:17 Apr 23, 2004 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00010 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A22AP8.031 E22PT1 April 22, 2004 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E609 managers and many more elected directors teers have become the eyes and ears of local as U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations since he first began work for the system in police, deterring crime and saving taxpayers Children’s Fund. 1971. millions of dollars. In addition, Marjorie chaired the board of During Mike Healy’s tenure at the transit Those who take the time to cast a watchful Save the Children, which advocates women, district, directing media and public affairs, eye on their surroundings ensure a safer, children and development in countries around BART has gone from serving 17,000 pas- friendlier place to live. Through committed the world. She is also the first woman to serve sengers daily to more than 300,000. As the neighborhood watch, CNWP participants have on the boards of the Bernard Van Leer Foun- service added more patrons and more trains, proven that community involvement can make dation and the Van Leer Group Foundation in the need to communicate quickly and effec- a difference. the Netherlands. tively with the public and media took on added It is important to note that the CNWP has She also chaired the Council on Founda- significance. Reaching such a large and com- embraced neighborhood diversity. Participants tions board from 1994 to 1996. plex audience was at times a monumental have bridged culture and language gaps in the One of Marjorie’s most recent activities is task, but one to which Mike Healy never fal- name of collective security. By recognizing co-founding the local Chicago Global Donor tered. Indeed, his calm professionalism serves shared community values, the CNWP has fa- Network, which involves the local community as a model for public relations to countless cilitated improved understanding and relations in contributing to international humanitarian transit systems throughout the nation. between individuals from a variety of back- projects. He is most often remembered for his striking grounds. Marjorie continues to work hard to raise mil- performance during the 1989 Loma Prieta One of the greatest assets of the CNWP is lions of dollars a year for social change and earthquake. It was, as has been said, BART’s its ability to bring neighbors together. In that progress. She goes out of her way to include ‘‘shining hour.’’ BART was shown to be indis- spirit I am proud to recognize: Mr. Paul Cevey, donors in the fundraising process, making pensable to the region. When the Bay Bridge CNWP founder and Coordinator for the first 12 them active participants in each cause. failed, BART was there. And Mike Healy’s re- years; Mr. Dave Shonerd, his successor who Family has also been a priority to the Ben- assuring voice told an uncertain public that for the next 11 years continued to mold the tons. Their daughter, Adrianne Furniss, has BART would be there to help the Bay Area program into the great success it is today; and taken over running the local family business. move past the wide reaching natural disaster. Mr. Frank Vajda, who continues the great Their middle son, Craig, owns a recycling He was right. CNWP tradition. business in Ireland and is a strong advocate Mike Healy has contributed his energy to Years of CNWP success have merited sev- for environmental preservation. Their youngest serving the people in so many ways. He has eral notable accolades. The Fairfax County son Scott is in the landscaping business. They served on the Board of Directors of the Oak- Mason District Police Department has recog- are also the proud grandparents of four. land Visitors and Conventions Authority and nized the CNWP as one of the most effective Mr. Speaker, I join with the fifth district and has worked with the American Public Trans- crime reduction units in the county. The Vir- entire Chicago community in congratulating portation Association (APTA) as Chair of its ginia Crime Prevention Association has recog- my friends, Charles and Marjorie Benton on National Public Affairs and Community Rela- nized the CNWP as the Best Neighborhood receiving the 2004 Distinguished Grantmaker tions Committee. Watch in Virginia. Award, and wish them and her extended fam- It has been our great pleasure to have The CNWP is the oldest, continuously active ily, all the happiness in the future. worked with Mike Healy over the years on Neighborhood Watch in the United States. f transit issues affecting our great region. He This highly accomplished neighborhood pro- has been a supportive colleague and a good gram serves as an impressive model for other HONORING THE WINNERS OF THE friend. We wish him and his wife, Joan, best organizations across the nation. SIXTH ANNUAL ENERGY CHAL- wishes in their future endeavors together. Mr. Speaker, in closing, I would like to thank LENGE Mike Healy has made a singularly unique the Camelot Neighborhood Watch Program for and constructive impact upon the lives of 25 years of dedicated service to its commu- HON. MARK UDALL those who live, work, play in and visit the nity. Programs like the CNWP are vital in our OF COLORADO communities of the Bay Area. He has been an efforts to combat crime. I call upon my col- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES invaluable servant to the public. It is with leagues to join me in applauding the CNWP’s Thursday, April 22, 2004 honor that we commend Mike Healy for his 32 past accomplishments and in wishing the pro- years of service and for his contribution in gram continued success in the many years to Mr. UDALL of Colorado. Mr. Speaker, today making travel easier for millions of people in come. I rise to honor the winners of the sixth annual Energy Challenge which took place April 4 at one of the most populous metropolitan areas f in America. Winter Park, Colorado. Fourteen teams of en- HONORING CHARLES AND gineering students from colleges and univer- f MARJORIE BENTON sities across the country competed for awards HONORING THE CAMELOT for designing, constructing and racing NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH PROGRAM HON. RAHM EMANUEL snowboards constructed entirely from paper. OF ILLINOIS The winning team was Miami University with a HON. TOM DAVIS IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES total score of 88.8. The team’s board meas- ured 83 percent paper fiber. OF VIRGINIA Thursday, April 22, 2004 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES The Energy Challenge is sponsored by the Mr. EMANUEL. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to U.S. Department of Energy’s National Renew- Thursday, April 22, 2004 recognize Charles and Marjorie Benton for able Energy Laboratory, the American Forest Mr. TOM DAVIS of Virginia. Mr. Speaker, I their selfless commitment to our community. I and Paper Association, and Institute of Paper rise today to honor the Camelot Neighborhood am particularly proud to congratulate Charles Science and Technology at Georgia Tech. It is Watch Program (CNWP) of Fairfax County, and Marjorie for winning the 2004 Distin- designed to help the pulp and paper industry, Virginia. guished Grantmaker Award at the annual con- one of the most energy intensive industries in In the 25 years since its inception, the ference of the Council on Foundations. the U.S., reach the goal of creating an energy CNWP has achieved great success, helping After fifty years of marriage, Charles and efficient manufacturing process by the year lower the general crime rate in its community. Marjorie are both widely recognized as active 2020. As former Fairfax County Supervisor from the members of the community and continue to The contest rules required the snowboards Mason District, I can personally attest to the support and contribute to the many causes im- to be made of at least 80 percent paper fiber. program’s accomplishment. portant to them. Charles chairs the Benton The total score was based on factors such as The CNWP boasts the largest number of Foundation and Marjorie acts as a trustee. best snowboard performance, gross weight, volunteers in Northern Virginia. These volun- They are the first couple in the history of the materials composition, board volume, com- teers selflessly have committed themselves to Council on Foundations to be honored. pressive strength, aesthetics, novelty of de- informing local police of suspicious activities. Marjorie co-founded the Chicago Foundation sign, and written reports. The teams also par- While it is financially and logistically impos- for Woman, the Woman’s Issues Network and ticipated in a slalom race that included rollers sible to place a police officer on every street The Peace Museum. She has also served as and a rail slide. corner, the CNWP has provided Fairfax Coun- a delegate to the United Nations special ses- The winning Miami University team mem- ty with an effective alternative. CNWP volun- sions on disarmament in the 1970s and then bers included: Margaret Huseman, Den Van

VerDate mar 24 2004 06:17 Apr 23, 2004 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00011 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A22AP8.035 E22PT1 E610 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks April 22, 2004 Lear, Colleen O’Donnell, Michael Loufman and TRIBUTE TO SENIOR CORPORAL Hans Christen married his childhood sweet- Joel Hahn. The team engineered their VERNA L. DURDEN heart Ruth. Three days later the Nazi’s in- snowboard with materials such as chemical vaded and occupied Norway. wood fiber, corrugated board and liner board. HON. MARTIN FROST While continuing his studies at the Nor- wegian Lutheran School of Theology, Hans They cleverly used a Formica finish, which OF TEXAS Christen opted to get involved with the Nor- has 75 percent paper content, on the bottom IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES of the board to improve its gliding ability on wegian Resistance. On October 26, 1942, the the snow. The second place winner was the Thursday, April 22, 2004 Nazi’s began gathering, arresting, and deport- Savannah College of Art and Design and Mr. FROST. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to ing Jews to German concentration camps. Pasadena City College finished third overall. commemorate Dallas Senior CPL Verna L. Disgusted with the inhumane Nazi philosophy The Congressional Ski and Snowboard Durden for her years of service and commit- and ideology, Hans Christen Mamen helped Caucus sees the Energy Challenge as a great ment to the Dallas community as a Dallas Po- Jews by guiding them to safety in Sweden. example of how public-private partnerships lice officer. After completing theology school, Hans can bring together ideas like energy efficiency, CPL Verna L. Durden, who retired last Christen Mamen was ordained and served a outdoor recreation and fitness in order to cre- month after 36 years of dedicated service, various parishes throughout Norway. In 1959, ate a more sustainable and healthy world. The began her career with the Dallas Police De- he and his family of five children moved to caucus is interested in promoting skiing and partment during an evolving era. She became Inwood, Iowa, as a part of his Lutheran ex- snowboarding to encourage fitness and create the second African American woman on the change. When Dr. Martin Luther King was an appreciation for the environment. The En- Dallas Police force in 1972, a time period awarded the Nobel Peace Price, Hans Chris- ergy Challenge demonstrates that through when women on the force were still required ten welcomed Dr. King on behalf of the Nor- greater use of renewable materials, we can to wear dresses and high heels. In 1979, she wegian Church. His meeting with Dr. King re- create jobs, protect the environment, and swore in Police Chief Glen D. King, becoming mains one of the most unforgettable memories make our nation more energy independent. the first woman in the nation to perform this of Hans Christen. Mr. Speaker, I urge my colleagues to join important duty. During her 36-year tenure, In recognition for his heroism, the State of me in congratulating these teams and hon- CPL Verna Durden swore in over 4,000 Dallas Israel in 2001 bestowed upon Hans Christen oring their creativity and innovation. police officers, earned 68 commendations, and Mamen—as the only Norwegian—honorary f received four certificates of merit. citizenship of Israel. He has also received sev- eral awards and medals for his courageous TRIBUTE TO LINCOLN UNIVERSITY Corporal Durden, who has fought her own personal battle with cancer, plans to continue deeds during the war. ON THE OCCASION OF THEIR Today, nearly 60 years after World War II, 150TH ANNIVERSARY serving her community through volunteer work with the American Cancer Society. CPL Verna Hans Christen is still going strong—deter- ´ Durden’s personal qualities and pioneering ca- mined to persevere. His unequivocal thirst for HON. JOSE E. SERRANO reer has set an example for young women knowledge has continued to increase through- OF NEW YORK throughout the Dallas community to follow. out his life. And as a result, he has remarkably IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Mr. Speaker, I honor CPL Verna L. Durden contributed to more than 40 books and over Thursday, April 22, 2004 for her years of commitment and continuing 300 articles. Mr. SERRANO. Mr. Speaker, it is with great contributions to the Dallas community. Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in honoring a great humanitarian, who con- pleasure that I rise today to pay tribute to Lin- f coln University, a fine institution of higher tinues to inspire, guide, and lead by displaying learning that will celebrate its 150th anniver- TRIBUTE TO REVEREND HANS tremendous beliefs, compassion, and gen- sary on May 6, 2004. CHRISTEN MAMEN erosity for his fellow human brethren. Lincoln University was established in Penn- f sylvania in 1854 as the nation’s first Histori- HON. TOM LANTOS RECOGNITION OF NATIONAL cally Black College and University (HBCU). OF CALIFORNIA MINORITY CANCER AWARENESS During its first 100 years of existence, Lincoln IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES graduated twenty percent of America’s African Thursday, April 22, 2004 HON. TAMMY BALDWIN American physicians and more than ten per- Mr. LANTOS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to OF WISCONSIN cent of the country’s African American attor- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES neys. Currently, Lincoln is one of the nation’s honor Reverend Hans Christen Mamen, an largest producers of African Americans with extraordinary and remarkable individual, who Thursday, April 22, 2004 baccalaureate degrees in the physical turned 85 on April 20th, and whose courage, Ms. BALDWIN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to sciences, computer and information sciences, humanity and unselfishness saved Jews dur- ask my colleagues to join me in recognizing and biological and life sciences. ing the Nazi occupation of Norway during the week of April 18–24, 2004 as National Mi- Lincoln University has produced top leaders World War II. Risking his own life, Reverend nority Cancer Awareness Week. This national who have gone on to make major contribu- Mamen guided Jews and other refugees into campaign, initiated by Congress in 1987, tions in the civil rights movement, the inde- safety to Sweden. seeks to heighten awareness of the unequal pendence movements in Africa and the global Reverend Mamen’s life reads like a story- cancer burden borne by racial and ethnic mi- information society. Among the more visible book. Born in 1919 on a small farm in nority populations and other medically under- graduates of Lincoln are: Supreme Court Jus- Vogelland, outside of Oslo, Norway, he was served communities. tice Thurgood Marshall ’30; poet and play- the sixth of eight children. His parents, Hans Despite all the progress that has been made wright Langston Hughes ’29; the first president Christen and Marie Louise, raised him and his in the battle against cancer, a disproportionate of Ghana, Kwame Nkrumah ’39; and the first siblings with strong Christian values and a burden of cancer continues to fall on specific African American female rear admiral in the profound respect for others. At the tender age populations. African Americans have the high- U.S. Navy, Lillian Fishburne ’71. of 13, he decided to study theology—in hopes est death rate for all cancers. Cancer is the Lincoln University also has the unique dis- of becoming a priest. In 1939, he started his leading cause of death for Asian American tinction of having graduates who went on to studies at the Norwegian Lutheran School of women. And even when controlling for income found U.S or Foreign Universities. The list of Theology (‘‘Menighets Fakultetet’’). level, African American, American Indian, universities include South Carolina State Uni- Sorrowfully, in 1939, dark clouds began en- Alaska native, Asian American, and Pacific Is- versity; Livingston College (North Carolina); casing Europe. Hitler, elected to office in lander men have a lower 5–year survival rate Albany State University (Georgia) and Texas 1933, unveiled his true identity when German than non-Hispanic white males. Southern University. forces first moved into Rhineland (1936), and In my state of Wisconsin in 2003, 25,800 Mr. Speaker, this remarkable institution of then occupied Czechoslovakia (1939). Shortly new cancer cases were diagnosed and 10,800 higher learning has helped develop some of thereafter, the Soviet Union invaded Finland. people in my community died from cancer. the best minds in the world. Their commitment Hans Christen, who was 20 at the time, felt it Once these statistics are analyzed, I believe to excellence in education is to be com- was his duty and obligation to do something. we will find that a disproportionately high bur- mended. For this reason, I ask that my col- He volunteered for the Norwegian Red Cross, den of these cancer deaths will be borne by leagues join me in honoring this fine institution serving as an ambulance driver in Finland. On minority populations. The future health of Wis- on the occasion of its 150th anniversary. April 6th, just weeks after returning to Norway, consin—and of America as a whole—depends

VerDate mar 24 2004 06:17 Apr 23, 2004 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00012 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A22AP8.039 E22PT1 April 22, 2004 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E611 on our success in improving the health of mi- economy by producing thousands of new, HONORING LANE TECH HIGH nority and other medically underserved popu- good paying jobs. Unfortunately, this year’s SCHOOL lations. version of this important legislation is being I am a proud cosponsor of H.R. 918, the held up over ideological issues that have noth- HON. RAHM EMANUEL Patient Navigator, Outreach, and Chronic Pre- ing to do with cleaning up the environment or OF ILLINOIS vention Act. This legislation would set up pa- providing future Americans and our habitats IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES tient navigator systems, which would provide with clean, safe water. Thursday, April 22, 2004 patients with a trained navigator ‘‘buddy’’ from I call on my colleagues this Earth Day to re- their own community, who speaks their own flect on the importance of water in our daily Mr. EMANUEL. Mr. Speaker, I rise to con- language, and who will act as their advocate lives and provide the infrastructure that makes gratulate Lane Tech High School of Chicago in navigating the health care system. This pro- clean water possible with funding that it re- for its achievement on winning the third place gram would do wonders to increase aware- quires. title in the citywide Academic Decathlon and ness of programs and services in minority the fourth place position at the Illinois Aca- communities, and provide an opportunity to f demic Decathlon competition on March 13, empower impacted communities in the fight 2004. against cancer. COMMEMORATING THE 50TH ANNI- The Academic Decathlon is a team competi- By passing legislation like H.R. 918 and VERSARY OF THE MOUNT tion wherein students are tested through a di- lending support to National Minority Cancer VERNON-LEE CHAMBER OF COM- verse group of scholastic categories including: Awareness Week, we can reduce and ulti- MERCE art, economics, essay interview, language and mately eliminate the disparate burden of can- literature, mathematics, music science, social cer and other diseases on minority and medi- science and speech. cally underserved communities. I urge my col- HON. TOM DAVIS With up to nine members from each team leagues to support both of these important ini- OF VIRGINIA competing in all ten events of the decathlon tiatives. and representing a diversity of scholastic apti- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES f tude, the true spirit of this year’s ‘‘America: Thursday, April 22, 2004 The Growth of a Nation’’ theme has been ad- CLEAN WATER ON EARTH DAY vanced. Mr. TOM DAVIS of Virginia. Mr. Speaker, The decathlon, which was first created by HON. ELLEN O. TAUSCHER Mr. MORAN and I rise today to commemorate Dr. Robert Peterson, has helped maximize the the 50th anniversary of the Mount Vernon-Lee OF CALIFORNIA learning potential of young minds through Chamber of Commerce (MVLCC) located in IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES competitive challenge. Lane Tech High School Fairfax County, Virginia. Thursday, April 22, 2004 has demonstrated its ability to shine among Since 1954, the MVLCC has provided dedi- the best and brightest of Chicago’s academic Mrs. TAUSCHER. Mr. Speaker, I rise this cated service to southeast Fairfax County, community. afternoon to recognize Earth Day and discuss working tirelessly to promote business devel- As finalists in the citywide Academic De- the clean water challenges facing America. opment and success. The chamber has effec- cathlon, the nine students from Lane Tech Over the last three decades our nation has tively created an environment in which both High School went on to compete in the Illinois made significant progress in addressing the well-established and new businesses can Academic Decathlon, participating in the pollution of lakes, streams, rivers and estu- thrive. With regard to public policy, the semifinals of one of the most prestigious high aries. However, these crucial gains in water MVLCC has powerfully advocated local busi- school academic competitions in the United quality are in jeopardy of being lost. The ness priorities, working with local, state, and States. wastewater treatment facilities that have been federal officials on economic, transportation, I commend each of our Lane Tech competi- the cornerstone of the Clean Water Act’s suc- and public safety issues. tors: Carlos Becerril, Moiz Bhai, Rosa Alamo, cess are now in need of critical upgrades and In addition, the MVLCC plays an active role Jennifer Brown, Jason Thomas, Kristin Stein, the resources for this environmental impera- in local tourism, providing helpful information Abdulmajid Umer, Linda Ta, Xenia Basarab, tive are no where to be found. on hotels, restaurants, and points of interests Dessislavia Harizanova, Sheraz Khan, Lenny The Government Accounting Office, the En- to visitors in the area. Recently, the chamber Soez Ocasio and Peter Porok. vironmental Protection Agency and the Water contributed greatly to the community-based ef- Reaching this level of competition is a tre- Infrastructure Network have all found a waste- forts responsible for bringing the National Mu- mendous achievement and deserves special water infrastructure funding gap in excess of seum of the United States Army to Fort recognition. Lane Tech students set the stand- $500 billion, over the next 20 years. These as- Belvoir, Virginia. ard for scholastic excellence that the Aca- sessments come at a time when we continue Over the years, the MVLCC has dem- demic Decathlon seeks to attain. to reduce the federal commitment to clean onstrated great commitment to the entire Mt. Mr. Speaker, I join with all residents of the water infrastructure. The FY 2005 Administra- Vernon-Lee area. Having recognized the im- Fifth Congressional District of Illinois in con- tion budget calls for less than $2 billion in fed- portance of education to a strong community, gratulating Lane Tech High School on its eral investment for both wastewater and drink- the MVLCC grants scholarships to six grad- achievement. I wish the Academic Decathlon ing water infrastructure. This declining invest- uating high school students each year. The winners the best of luck and continued suc- ment in America’s clean water comes at a MVLCC and its members run a weekly Meals cess as their education continues. I am very time when we are providing nearly $4 billion to on Wheels delivery route to provide warm and proud of these young and future leaders of to- Iraq for water infrastructure. morrow. It is my privilege to represent them in The time has come for our nation to rededi- friendly meals to home-bound members of the community. the U.S. Congress. cate itself to the importance of clean water f and the infrastructure which makes it possible. Since its inception in 1954, the MVLCC has It is time for Congress and the Administration proven an invaluable asset to the Mt. Vernon- TRIBUTE TO COOPERATION IN to give serious consideration to making signifi- Lee community, helping make southeastern RESTORATION OF DAMAGED cant new investments in clean water infra- Fairfax County a great place to live, learn, PUBLIC LANDS structure. We have dedicated funding sources work, do business, and visit. We greatly ap- to support our highway, aviation, and naviga- preciate the chamber’s notable contributions to HON. MARK UDALL Northern Virginia. tion infrastructure and it is now incumbent OF COLORADO upon us to find similar funding support our na- Mr. Speaker, in closing, we would like to IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES tion’s most critical infrastructure—water infra- commend and congratulate the MVLCC on structure. fifty years of success. They have served the Thursday, April 22, 2004 Mr. Speaker, I have introduced legislation to interests of both their members and their com- Mr. UDALL of Colorado. Mr. Speaker, the reauthorize the Clean Water State Revolving munity well, truly meriting recognition. We call public lands are the property of all the Amer- Fund in the last three Congresses that would upon our colleagues to join us in applauding ican people, and we all have a stake in their increase the federal investment in clean water the MVLCC’s past accomplishments and in condition. That’s why it’s encouraging to see infrastructure ten-fold. This investment would wishing the chamber continued success in the various groups working together to remedy help clean our environment and help our many years to come. problems on those lands.

VerDate mar 24 2004 06:17 Apr 23, 2004 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00013 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A22AP8.042 E22PT1 E612 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks April 22, 2004 Just last week, for example, members of the Elyse Leon, a remarkable woman who has respect and praise as a national model for all Longmont-based Trailridge Runners Four- dedicated the past three years of her life to public hospitals around the country. Wheel Drive Club joined Sierra Clubbers, the restoration of the Bronx River, which is As a devoted doctor, Dr. Anderson strives to other environmentalists, and U.S. Forest Serv- vital to my congressional district. improve the quality of care every patient re- ice employees to help restore a degraded Elyse began working for the restoration of ceives when they go to Parkland Hospital. meadow in the Lefthand Canyon area of the the Bronx River on March 21, 2001, while a Through his tireless efforts to revolutionize Arapaho-Roosevelt National Forest, in Colo- student at New York University. After grad- Parkland Hospital in Dallas, and his passion rado. Volunteers helped grade and reseed uating with a double major in Spanish and for medicine, Dr. Anderson is well deserving of areas of the meadow that have been eroded Psychology, she became a full time Bronx the American Hospital Association’s 2004 by four-wheeling activities. The impetus for River Outreach Coordinator for the New York Award of Honor. He deserves special recogni- this was a $250,000 grant procured by the City Department of Parks and Recreation and tion and praise for his direction and hard work. four-wheel group. the Bronx River Alliance. Elyse has been an Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to congratulate Their efforts drew the attention of the Daily outstanding ambassador for the Bronx River. Dr. Anderson on his prestigious award and his Camera in Boulder, which praised them in an Working with residents, colleagues and more significant accomplishment. Parkland Health & editorial that rightly noted the ‘‘The land than 70 partner organizations of the Bronx Hospital System in Dallas has greatly bene- doesn’t care if we’re Democrats or Repub- River Alliance, as well as with the board, fited from the dedication and leadership skills licans, recreationalists or preservationists, bird teams and staff of the Alliance, Elyse has Dr. Anderson has shown as president and watchers or mountain bikers. And no matter found multiple ways to involve people in the CEO. I know my colleagues will join me today how gingerly we tread, all who use public Bronx River renaissance, whether by planting, in honoring Dr. Anderson, as we wish him lands contribute to the impacts. And coming cleaning, biking, paddling, walking, planning or continued success in his future endeavors. together to help heal the land beats pointing dancing. In all of these activities and more, f fingers any day.’’ Elyse has a talent for making people feel wel- I join in congratulating this exemplary coop- come. A TRIBUTE TO TRYGVE LIE erative effort. For the benefit of our col- For three years Elyse has successfully orga- leagues, I am attaching the full text of the nized two very important annual events; the HON. TOM LANTOS Camera’s editorial. Bronx River Flotilla and the Golden Ball Cele- OF CALIFORNIA [From the Boulder, Colorado Daily Camera, bration. These two events, which I have at- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Apr. 21, 2004] tended, draw a large number of supporters to Thursday, April 22, 2004 SEEDS OF COOPERATION the river to celebrate its restoration. In addi- LAND IS THE BENEFICIARY OF VOLUNTEER tion, Elyse could be found at innumerable Mr. LANTOS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to EFFORTS community meetings, outdoor events, and pay tribute to Mr. Trygve Lie, the first Sec- Especially when budgets are tight at the Bronx River Alliance gatherings, encouraging retary General of the United Nations. Mr. Lie local, state and federal levels, our public people to get involved with the Bronx River was more than an outstanding citizen of Nor- lands can use all the help they can get. and its greenway. She also produced a bi- way and public official, he was truly the bea- So it’s nice to know that volunteers are so weekly e-mail newsletter and other publica- con of light and bedrock of peace for which often willing to invest their own sweat, time the world yearned in the aftermath of World and scraped knuckles in personal steward- tions, such as the recent Safety Guide to ship when public money isn’t there. They River Park, which reached thousands of peo- War II. can’t fill all the gaps, but every bit helps. ple. Trygve Lie was born in Oslo, Norway on And it’s even better when disparate Mr. Speaker, the restoration of the Bronx July 16, 1896. After being elected a local groups—even antagonists—can all agree that River has been one my top priorities as a Labor Party president at the age of 16, Lie’s whatever their differences, it’s the land that Member of both the New York Assembly and course in politics was set. Following his grad- matters. That was the case Saturday, when the U.S. House of Representatives. Rejuve- uation from the Oslo University Law School in members of the Longmont-based Trailridge nating its greenway and corridor will provide 1919, he was appointed Administration Sec- Runners Four-Wheel Drive Club joined Si- retary for the Norwegian Labor Party. He sub- erra Clubbers, other environmentalists, and recreational, educational and economic re- U.S. Forest Service employees to help re- sources for the communities through which the sequently became a legal advisor to the Trade store a degraded meadow in Lefthand Can- river flows. Such an important project could Union Federations, where Lie honed his skills yon. not have been undertaken without the partici- at conflict resolution and negotiation. The impetus for this laudable cooperation pation of dedicated and resourceful individuals Trygve Lie’s distinguished career in govern- was a $250,000 grant procured by the four- like Elyse Leon. ment saw him appointed to several different wheel group. Volunteers helped grade and re- I ask that my colleagues join me in honoring ministerial positions, but none more career de- seed areas of the meadow that have been fining than his time spent as Minister of For- eroded by four-wheeling activities. Ms. Elyse Leon for her years of service as Groups that often come under fire for most Outreach Coordinator for the Bronx River Alli- eign Affairs. After the German invasion of Nor- environmental degradation—though the cul- ance and in wishing her well in all her future way, Mr. Lie’s triumph in saving his country’s prits are usually a small minority—increas- endeavors. merchant fleet led to his appointment as For- ingly recognize the value of reaching out and f eign Affairs Minister while the Norwegian gov- caring for the land. In this case, it’s four- ernment fled to England. This position would wheelers, but on Boulder Open Space, dog ad- CONGRATULATING DR. RON prove to be a seminal moment in Lie’s career, vocates routinely hold mass poop baggings, ANDERSON and would elevate his profile internationally. and a group of trail runners last fall pitched As Norway’s Foreign Minister, Lie was an in a remarkable 180 hours of trail work in ex- change for permission to hold a grueling race HON. MARTIN FROST outspoken advocate of international coopera- up Mt. Sanitas. OF TEXAS tion and a more level political playing field, The land doesn’t care if we’re Democrats IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES while remaining acutely aware of the respon- or Republicans, recreationalists or preserva- sibilities inherent to the then-current world tionists, bird watchers or mountain bikers. Thursday, April 22, 2004 powers. And no matter how gingerly we tread, all Mr. FROST. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to Mr. Lie attended the U.N. Conference on who use public lands contribute to the im- congratulate Dr. Ron Anderson, president and International Organizations as Head of the pacts. And coming together to help heal the chief executive officer of Parkland Health & Norwegian Delegation in April of 1945, where land beats pointing fingers any day. Hospital System in Dallas, Texas, for receiving he also served as Chairman of Commission f the American Hospital Association’s 2004 III, which was responsible for drafting the Se- TRIBUTE TO ELYSE LEON Award of Honor. curity Council provisions of the U.N. Charter. During his tenure with Parkland Hospital in Lie’s diplomatic skills and shining abilities as HON. JOSE´ E. SERRANO Dallas, Dr. Anderson has displayed out- an expert negotiator led to his near-unanimous OF NEW YORK standing leadership capabilities through his election as the first Secretary-General of the exemplary efforts to serve the health care IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES United Nations in February 1946. needs of a densely populated city. As a result In his new position, Trygve Lie faced the Thursday, April 22, 2004 of Dr. Anderson’s dedication and strong com- unenviable task of uniting a world that had Mr. SERRANO. Mr. Speaker, it is with great mitment to improving health policies and social been torn apart by the destruction, devasta- pleasure that I rise today to pay tribute to Ms. initiatives, Parkland Hospital has gained the tion, and hatred of World War II. Despite the

VerDate mar 24 2004 06:17 Apr 23, 2004 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00014 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A22AP8.046 E22PT1 April 22, 2004 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E613 onset of the Cold War and innumerable other City Area Public Library in Ellwood City, Penn- Mr. Speaker, I am honored to be able to set-backs, Mr. Lie held true to his beliefs in sylvania for their week long celebration com- thank the soldiers of the 432nd Civil Affairs the U.N. Charter, the need for peace, and the memorating their 90th anniversary starting Battalion on behalf of myself, my family, the importance of building a new world order. April 26, 2004. It is an honor to represent such state of Wisconsin and the people of a grateful Though his new position granted him a great a steadfast facility within the Fourth Congres- nation. It is my distinct pleasure and privilege deal of oversight and authority, Lie’s vision of sional District of Pennsylvania. to serve them and their families in Congress. the U.N. remained one of a body that would For the past nine decades the Ellwood City They, along with all our servicemen and primarily act as a mediator for the world’s con- Area Public Library has provided the residents women, deserve our continued praise, support flict and friction. of Ellwood City with a useful, high-quality insti- and gratitude. They are our genuine heroes. During his time as U.N. Secretary-General, tute. The success of the library is often attrib- Trygve Lie established his post as one of uted to its ability to constantly adapt to the f honor and dignity that held an internationally changing times—always providing the citizens recognized sphere of influence. His rise to the of Ellwood City with the most up-to-date re- TRIBUTE TO RABBI MICHAEL top position in the U.N. illustrated as much sources available. Now the Ellwood City Area MELCHIOR about Lie’s professionalism and diplomacy as Public Library offers over 45,000 items, rang- did his decision to step down in April 1953. ing from large-print books and magazines to HON. TOM LANTOS audio and videotapes. Furthermore, the library Upon realization that his departure could bet- OF CALIFORNIA ter facilitate peace in Korea and therefore help offers computers for free public internet ac- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES restore international harmony, he graciously cess and a variety of children’s programming. offered his resignation. His sacrifice for the The 90th anniversary celebration is not only a Thursday, April 22, 2004 festival to celebrate all the past accomplish- greater good is seldom seen. Trygve Lie was Mr. LANTOS. Mr. Speaker, I invite my col- ments of the library but also to focus on the an outstanding contributor to his native Nor- leagues to join me today in paying tribute to success that are sure to come in the future. way and to the international community at Rabbi Michael Melchior, a distinguished mem- large. His success in transitioning the global I ask that all of my colleagues in the House of Representatives join me in honoring this in- ber of the Knesset. Rabbi Michael Melchior society away from a period of seemingly irrep- was born in 1954 in Denmark. He received his arable damage created a legacy of peace and stitution in my district. The Ellwood City Area Public library has provided an invaluable serv- rabbinical ordination from Yeshivat Hakotel in hope that should be both commended and Jerusalem. Rabbi Melchior comes from a long emulated. ice to the community for 90 years and, un- doubtedly, the next 90 years will be just as line of Scandinavian rabbis, and has served f successful. as rabbi of a Jerusalem congregation since 1986. He also has held the title of Chief Rabbi COMMEMORATING THE 25TH ANNI- f VERSARY OF THE TAIWAN RELA- of Norway since 1980. TIONS ACT HONORING THE 432ND CIVIL Since 1996, Rabbi Melchior has been the AFFAIRS BATTALION chairman of Meimad, a modern-Orthodox HON. DENNIS MOORE party, which in 1999 became a faction of One Israel. He was elected to the Knesset in May OF KANSAS HON. MARK GREEN OF WISCONSIN 1999. From August 1999 until March 2001, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Melchior served as Minister in the Office of the Thursday, April 22, 2004 Thursday, April 22, 2004 Prime Minister, responsible for Diaspora and Mr. MOORE. Mr. Speaker, twenty-five years social affairs. Michael Melchior served as Dep- Mr. GREEN of Wisconsin. Mr. Speaker, it is ago this April the Taiwan Relations Act was uty Minister of Foreign Affairs from March my honor and pleasure to recognize before signed into law. For the last quarter of a cen- 2001 until October 2002. this House the brave members of the 432nd tury, there has been relative peace and tran- Rabbi Melchior has a passionate interest in Civil Affairs Battalion, who today return home quility in the Taiwan Strait—thanks in large the improvement of Israeli society. To this from a 14–month deployment overseas. part to the enactment of the Taiwan Relations Northeastern Wisconsin is often called ‘‘the end, he established many programs that deal Act, which spells out the extent of our commit- land of legends’’ for our fabled football team— with the narrowing of gaps in the society be- ment to Taiwan in the event of an armed inva- the Green Bay Packers. The gridiron leader- tween rich and poor, Arab and Jew, secular sion from the People’s Republic of China ship of men like Vince Lombardi, Curly and religious. Rabbi Melchior has eloquently against Taiwan. Lambeau and Ray Nitschke helped make advocated for an Israel that allows Israelis to Today the people of Taiwan enjoy freedom Green Bay synonymous with strength, cour- feel a strong sense of Jewish identity without and prosperity. In the years ahead, I am con- age and triumph. But, it’s not our heroes of pressure or coercion. He has won appreciation fident that the relationship between the U.S. the playing field that make our area truly leg- both in Israel and abroad for his tireless work and Taiwan will only grow stronger as we con- endary—it’s the men and women in uniform for tolerance, democracy and peace. Further- tinue to build on common principles, including who put their lives on the line to defend free- more, he is universally recognized, from the freedom, democracy and human rights. Israeli Knesset to the international stage, as a On the eve of the 25th anniversary of the dom. Under the most dangerous conditions, the figure of vision, conciliation, and peace. TRA, I commend the foresight and wisdom of brave troops of the 432nd served 14 intense Mr. Speaker, Rabbi Melchior was part of a my colleagues and former colleagues in Con- months overseas, striving to rebuild an Iraq very unique group of religious leaders at a gress for having written this landmark piece of ravaged by tyranny, war and strife. They summit meeting in Alexandria, in January legislation, which has benefited both the peo- fought to rebuild schools, reactivate power 2002, which resulted in the historic Alexandria ple of Taiwan and people of the United States. grids, train police, and so much more. They Declaration and initiated the Alexandria proc- Today I urge my colleagues to join me in cele- knew well that all their hard work and they ess, in which mainstream religious leaders of brating the strong tradition of cooperation and themselves were under constant threat of at- the Holy Land gave legitimacy for the first time friendship between the United States and Tai- tack. But, because of their commitment and to a religiously authorized peace process. wan. I look forward to the continuation of a re- unwavering devotion to the cause of freedom, Over the past 2 years the Alexandria process lationship that will last for the next twenty-five this nation reborn can continue to move to- has created positive waves in Israel, Pal- years and beyond. ward a brighter, more peaceful future. estine, and throughout the entire Arab world. f Our war in Iraq is obviously not finished. Among Rabbi Melchior’s many awards are CONGRATULATE ELLWOOD CITY But, even with the ongoing challenges, Ameri- the Norwegian Nobel Institute’s Prize for Tol- AREA PUBLIC LIBRARY cans can take comfort in the fact that some of erance and Bridge-Building, and Yeshivat our finest countrymen carry the torch of liberty Hakotel’s Award for Work in the Diaspora HON. MELISSA A. HART in Iraq. The proud men and women of the Rabbinate. Rabbi Melchior has written numer- 432nd carried this torch for 14 months, trav- ous articles published in the Israeli and foreign OF PENNSYLVANIA eling far from here and from their loved ones, press. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES putting their lives on hold to fight for democ- Mr. Speaker, Rabbi Melchior’s passionate Thursday, April 22, 2004 racy and freedom. Today, they are home with commitment to a comprehensive and lasting Ms. HART. Mr. Speaker, I would like to take us again, and my constituents and I couldn’t peace reveals true leadership and I urge my this opportunity to congratulate the Ellwood be happier. colleagues to join me in honoring him today.

VerDate mar 24 2004 06:17 Apr 23, 2004 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00015 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K22AP8.002 E22PT1 E614 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks April 22, 2004 COMMEMORATION OF THE 34TH RECOGNIZING NATIONAL PRIMARY It is my honor to represent a constituent EARTH DAY IMMUNE DEFICIENCY DISEASES whose leadership helps ensure the continued AWARENESS WEEK mobility and independence of our citizens through the delivery of medically necessary HON. JERRY F. COSTELLO HON. WILLIAM L. JENKINS and appropriate foot and ankle care. OF TENNESSEE OF ILLINOIS f IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRIBUTE TO DR. C. DOUGLAS Thursday, April 22, 2004 PARKS Thursday, April 22, 2004 Mr. JENKINS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to ask my colleagues to join me in recognizing HON. MARK STEVEN KIRK Mr. COSTELLO. Mr. Speaker, today the the week of April 19th as National Primary Im- OF ILLINOIS United States commemorates the 34th Earth mune Deficiency Diseases Awareness Week. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Day. In celebration of the Nation’s commit- Primary immune deficiency diseases (PIDD) ment to a healthy environment, I urge my col- are genetic disorders in which part of the Thursday, April 22, 2004 leagues to devote sufficient resources and at- body’s immune system is missing or does not Mr. KIRK. Mr. Speaker, I would like to con- tention to providing safe and clean water for function properly. The World Health Organiza- gratulate Dr. C. Douglas Parks on his retire- all Americans. The Congress must expand its tion recognizes more than 150 primary im- ment from the Aptaskistic-Tripp School District efforts to provide communities with the re- mune diseases which affect as many as 102 in Buffalo Grove, Illinois. After thirteen sources and tools necessary to meet our enor- 50,000 people in the United States. years as Superintendent and nearly forty mous clean water challenges. I ask Members I am familiar with primary immune defi- years in public education, Dr. Parks is retiring, to join me in making an Earth Day commit- ciencies because of a young man in my dis- committed in both belief and practice to that trict, Matt Seals, who was born with an ex- ment to support significant, long-term, sustain- idea that all children can learn. The vision and tremely rare PIDD called X-linked Agamma- leadership he has provided ensure that School able funding for our Nation’s water and waste- globulinemia (XLA), a genetic disorder that water infrastructure. District 102 is and will continue to be a world prevents his body from producing B-cell anti- class learning environment. This Nation has realized significant environ- bodies that protect him from infections. Matt During Dr. Parks’ tenure, he worked to ex- mental improvements over the last three dec- experienced difficulty and delay in diagnosis of pand opportunities for learning for all children, ades. Yet, the United States Environmental his primary immune deficiency disease. De- believing that every student should have a Protection Agency (EPA) reports that some 40 spite the recent progress in PIDD research, supportive environment, every student should percent of our Nation’s assessed lakes, rivers, the average length of time between the onset be involved both individually and collectively in streams, and estuaries are still too impaired of symptoms in a patient and a definitive diag- learning, and that every student can be em- for their designated uses such as fishing, nosis is 9.2 years. powered through learning. He has remained Those who remain undiagnosed may suffer swimming, or as a drinking water supply committed to developing a foundation of re- repeated and serious infections and possibly source. Discharges from aging and failing spect, pursuit of excellence, accountability, irreversible damage to internal organs. That is fairness, trustworthiness and honesty in his sewage systems, urban storm water and other why it is critical to raise awareness about sources continue to pose serious threats to district. Besides applying these principles to these illnesses with the general public and academics, he is also committed to improving our Nation’s waters, endangering not only health care community. I want to commend the quality of life for his students, because he public health, but also the fishing and recre- the Immune Deficiency Foundation for its lead- believes that the learning environment has no ation industries. ership in the areas of education and support, boundaries. Population growth and development place and I am proud to join them in recognizing the I would like to extend my thanks to Dr. additional stress on the Nation’s water infra- week of April 19th as National Primary Im- Parks for being such a positive influence in structure and its ability to sustain hard-won mune Deficiency Diseases Awareness Week. District 102, and wish him all the best in his water quality gains. EPA itself stated that with- f future endeavors. out significant new investment in wastewater TRIBUTE TO DR. JERAULD D. f infrastructure, the gains of the past 30 years FERRITTO, JR. TRIBUTE TO MRS. LYNDON will be lost. Maintaining clean, safe water re- JOHNSON mains one of our greatest national and global HON. DEBORAH PRYCE challenges and responsibilities. OF OHIO IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES HON. MARTIN FROST EPA’s Clean Water and Drinking Water In- OF TEXAS Thursday, April 22, 2004 frastructure Gap Analysis found that there is a IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES gap in excess of $400 billion between current Ms. PRYCE of Ohio. Mr. Speaker, I rise Thursday, April 22, 2004 spending and projected needs for water and today to extend my congratulations to Dr. wastewater infrastructure over the next 20 Jerauld D. Ferritto, Jr., a successful and re- Mr. FROST. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to years. It is critical that the Federal government spected podiatrist from my district, upon the honor Mrs. Lyndon ‘‘Lady Bird’’ Johnson, do its part in partnership with state and local completion of his tenure as President of the Texas’ first First Lady, who has impacted the lives of many with her selfless contributions. governments in order to avert the pending American Podiatric Medical Association. Mrs. Lady Bird Johnson has created a living water infrastructure crisis. That is why the Following in the footsteps of his father, Dr. Ferritto began his podiatric career at the Ohio legacy through her tireless efforts throughout Committee on Transportation and Infrastruc- College of Podiatric Medicine, Cleveland, her lifetime. During her years in the White ture supports expanded funding for addressing Ohio, in 1972. In 1977 he established a prac- House, Mrs. Johnson was an important advi- water quality needs. tice in Grove City, Ohio. sor to her husband, and a passionate advo- Unfortunately, the current Administration Dr. Ferritto’s unwavering integrity, trail- cate for numerous causes. She served as seeks to reduce the Federal commitment to blazing spirit, and energetic quest to expand honorary chairman of the National Head Start water and wastewater infrastructure. The recognition for the field of podiatric medicine Program. She also devoted her time as First President’s budget for fiscal year 2005 cuts serve as a role model for countless young Lady advancing the cause of women in gov- funding by $815 million, even as the need for practitioners of that fine profession. His cre- ernment, holding special luncheons for women funding increases. The cuts are indefensible, dentials include Board Certification by the of achievement, and suggesting women for and imperil the Nation’s ability to maintain American Board of Podiatric Surgery and by top official posts. water quality, let alone improve it. the American Board of Podiatric Orthopedics While in Washington, she promoted the and Primary Podiatric Medicine. He is gen- growth and protection of the country’s national In celebration of this Earth Day, I encourage erous in his giving, and has served the profes- parks, and the planting of wildflowers on the all Members of the House to support legisla- sion in a myriad of ways, including tenure on nation’s highways. Upon returning to Texas, tion aimed at investing in the improvement of the Council on Podiatric Medical Education she established the National Wildflower Re- water quality in our Nation’s lakes, rivers, and Medicare’s Region V Carrier Advisory search Center in Austin. In 1998, its name streams and estuaries. Committee. was changed to ‘‘The Lady Bird Johnson

VerDate mar 24 2004 06:17 Apr 23, 2004 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00016 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A22AP8.052 E22PT1 April 22, 2004 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E615 Wildflower Research Center,’’ as a tribute to her, her husband Ron, and all of her family, sympathetic to Sutyagin’s work with for- her ardent devotion to the preservation of the my heartfelt congratulations on this day. eigners, confirmed that he did not have ac- nation’s wildlife. In honor of her many con- f cess to classified information. Sutyagin was tributions to society Mrs. Johnson has re- paid for newspaper clippings, he told the ceived the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the THE CASE OF IGOR SUTYAGIN press. Moreover, it is instructive that even highest civilian award from the United States. Sutyagin’s detractors in the security services, Mrs. Lady Bird Johnson is soon to be hon- HON. CHRISTOPHER H. SMITH as quoted in the media after the trial, did not ored by the Bluebonnet Trails Community OF NEW JERSEY claim that he possessed or passed to foreign Mental Health and Mental Retardation Center IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES sources classified material. His only crime, in for her assistance in the public health sector. Thursday, April 22, 2004 the words of the former U.S. Defense Attache Her passionate support for the passage of the in Russia, was that ‘‘he had a passion for na- Civil Rights Act of 1964, the legislation cre- Mr. SMITH of New Jersey. Mr. Speaker, I vies and he liked to talk to foreigners.’’ ating Medicare and Medicaid, and the Com- draw to the attention of my colleagues the Mr. Speaker, as Chairman of the Helsinki munity Health Centers Act of 1965 created a plight of Russian scientist Dr. Igor Sutyagin. Commission, I have watched Russia move solid foundation for our nation’s public health On April 5th of this year, he was convicted of from an authoritarian police state under com- system. espionage by a closed court and sentenced to munist rule to a sovereign nation with demo- Mr. Speaker, I honor Mrs. Lady Bird John- 15 years of labor camp. Sutyagin’s attorneys cratically elected leadership and many of the son for her years of commitment and con- have filed an appeal with the Russian Su- civil liberties that we in our country take for tinuing contributions to people, places and be- preme Court. granted. I have encouraged these positive liefs of this nation. As part of project initiated in 1997, Dr. trends and have been encouraged by them. f Sutyagin was commissioned by the Institute of But the Sutyagin case is a sobering reminder USA and Canada Studies, a prominent think that the free flow of information, a principle en- TRIBUTE TO PEGGY A. tank in Moscow, to conduct research on civil- coded in many international agreements, re- DZIERZAWSKI ian-military relations in Russia and eleven mains vulnerable to the whims of the security other Eastern European countries. As de- apparatus in today’s Russia. HON. JOE KNOLLENBERG scribed by its initiators, this project was de- I hope the Russian Supreme Court will re- OF MICHIGAN signed to provide the new post-Soviet democ- view this case with the utmost care. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES racies with Western expertise in military re- f form and to help civilian governments gain Thursday, April 22, 2004 oversight over their militaries. The research REMEMBERING THE ARMENIAN Mr. KNOLLENBERG. Mr. Speaker, today I was conducted through interviews with military GENOCIDE commend Peggy A. Dzierzawski of Troy, and civilian government officials and was sup- Michigan, on the occasion of her thirty year plemented by open sources such as news- HON. BARBARA LEE anniversary in the accounting profession. Ms. paper articles. At no time were researchers OF CALIFORNIA Dzierzawski has a long and notable career as privy to, or expected to use classified mate- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES a public servant in Michigan. I have known rials. Military officials of the countries partici- Thursday, April 22, 2004 Peggy for many years now. Her good nature, pating in this project were informed prior to the dedication, and enthusiasm for her work are beginning of the research. Ms. LEE. Mr. Speaker, I join my colleagues extraordinary. She is a trusted and dedicated Despite the transparency of the research in recognition of one of the great tragedies of individual who has much to be proud of on conducted, Dr. Sutyagin was arrested in Octo- the 20th Century, the Armenian Genocide. this milestone in her career. ber 1999 by the Russian Federal Security Of- The Armenian Genocide occurred between Peggy has truly distinguished herself fice and charged with espionage, specifically 1915 and 1916. On April 24, 1915, it began through her work for the Michigan Association passing information to a British organization when Armenian leaders were rounded up, de- of Certified Public Accountants (MACPA) and allegedly associated with British intelligence. A ported and murdered. One and a half million its nearly 16,000 CPAs and affiliated profes- thorough search conducted by the FSB in the Armenians were murdered and hundreds of sionals in Michigan. As President and CEO home and office of Dr. Sutyagin produced no thousands of others displaced and deported. since 1997, she rose to the MACPA’s top po- evidence of any classified documents. At the Today, we must reflect on those whose lives sition after working in each of its departments. end of the day, the FSB concluded that the re- were taken as a result of the Genocide. Many Her tenure is filled with laudable accomplish- search conducted by Dr. Sutyagin did not use political leaders, scholars, and professional or- ments, including helping to protect and assist classified material, but that his conclusions ganizations are becoming proactive in making the citizens of Michigan by overhauling the were so accurate he must have used classi- sure everyone acknowledges and remembers state’s public accountancy statute. fied documents to reach them . . . a rather this devastating event to the Armenian popu- Peggy attended Oakland University in Roch- unique approach to scientific inquiry and na- lation. This genocide is another significant example ester, Michigan, and the Institute for Organiza- tional security. tional Management at the University of Notre As Ludmilla Alexeyev, chairperson of the of the injustice, torture, pain, and death that Dame where she earned the prestigious na- Moscow Helsinki Group, put it so succinctly, grows out of intolerance, cruelty, and hatred. There are still a great number of survivors tional Certified Association Executive (CAE) ‘‘The FSB tends to make up spies.’’ of the genocide in America and many of their designation from the American Society of As- Dr. Sutyagin spent the last four and a half children and grandchildren reside throughout sociation Executives in 1995. years in jail under investigation. In March the country. It should be noted that Peggy has long been 2001, the case went to court, but the judge On this day we join them in remembering active in many professional and community or- found insufficient grounds for conviction. How- and acknowledging the heinous act that vic- ganizations, on both the national and local ever, as occurs frequently in these ‘‘spy’’ timized their families. If we let such atrocities level. She is a member of the American Insti- cases, the prosecution got another bite of the be forgotten, then we are in danger of letting tute of Certified Public Accountants, and is apple. The FSB was allowed to begin the in- them be repeated. Past Chairman of the Michigan Society of As- vestigation anew, and, with a reputedly more sociation Executives (MSAE). In fact, she was compliant judge presiding, the second trial f the first award recipient of the MSAE’s Stra- opened on March 15 of this year. COMMEMORATING THE 50TH ANNI- tegic Association Leader Award in 2002. The Washington Post of November 12, VERSARY OF THE SALK POLIO Moreover, Peggy is a member of the Amer- 2001 compared this case to a bad parody of VACCINE FIELD TRIALS ican Society of Association Executives and Kafka: ‘‘The FSB wants Russians to know that Meeting Planner (Professionals) International, it has the ability to jail anyone who somehow HON. IKE SKELTON as well as a Board member of Junior Achieve- displeases the authorities, regardless of evi- OF MISSOURI ment of Southeastern Michigan. dence or the law.’’ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Mr. Speaker, I congratulate Peggy A. Mr. Speaker, it would be presumptuous of Dzierzawski for her many years of service and me, from the halls of Congress, to make a Thursday, April 22, 2004 devotion to the accounting profession and blanket judgment as to Dr. Sutyagin’s inno- Mr. SKELTON. Mr. Speaker, on April 26, community as a whole. I am glad to have cence or guilt. However, I would point out that 2004, we will commemorate the 50th anniver- known Peggy these many years and I wish even the director of his institute, who was not sary of the Polio Field Trials. This day holds

VerDate mar 24 2004 06:17 Apr 23, 2004 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00017 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A22AP8.056 E22PT1 E616 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks April 22, 2004 great significance for the American people and to the American people in another desperate that I represent, in Yuma and San Luis, Ari- for our global community, for on April 26, attempt to justify their outrageously high prof- zona. Today would have been his 77th birth- 1954, on the grounds of Franklin Sherman El- its. While this fact should shock no one—in- day. ementary School in McLean, Virginia, the first deed, it has become routine—we must not let The celebration of his life is a legacy that he dose of the Salk Polio Vaccine was adminis- their ridiculous propaganda go unchallenged. leaves with us; however, upholding a chrono- tered as part of the National Field Trial Pro- On Wednesday, April 7, speaking on C– logical, biographical statement of the life of gram. In the months that followed, more than SPAN’s Washington Journal, Pfizer CEO Hank Cesar E Chavez would not embrace the es- 1,800,000 school children, America’s ‘‘Polio McKinnell told listeners that Pfizer spends only sence of what he stood for in life or the expec- Pioneers,’’ participated in these trials. It was two percent of its revenue on advertising for tations and opportunities he left for others. I the largest peacetime volunteer mobilization in prescription drugs. Even under the most opti- stand before you to honor a man, not for what United States history, and it represents a re- mistic projections, that’s just fuzzy math. material wealth he accumulated or positions markable act of collective courage and citizen- In 2003, total advertising expenses for he held, rather for his pursuit for justice. ship by the youngsters and adults who partici- Pfizer were a whopping $2.962 billion. That’s For me to make Cesar E Chavez bigger pated. 6.55 percent of the company’s revenue, over than life and to describe him as a hero would The crusade against poliomyelitis began at three times the amount cited by Mr. McKinnell. be offensive to him. He was a man that did Warm Springs, Georgia, a spa where Franklin Moreover, a report from Families USA, Prof- not want to be bigger than life. He was human Delano Roosevelt first traveled in 1924, seek- iting from Pain: Where Prescription Drug Dol- and stayed that way but his beliefs and way ing the therapeutic effects of the warm spring lars Go, which was based on a review of in- of life are the future and the legacy that he left waters. Other polio victims followed, and in dustry annual financial reports submitted to all of us to uphold. Cesar E Chavez, co- 1926, Roosevelt purchased the entire property the SEC, found that Pfizer spent 35 percent of founder, along with Dolores Huerta, of the establishing the ‘‘Warm Springs Foundation’’ its revenue on marketing and promotion, and United Farm Workers’ Union, initiated a his- with former law partner Basil O’Connor. As the only 15 percent on research development (and toric struggle for labor unions, grassroot ef- polio epidemic spread, in 1938, this Founda- 24 percent on profit). That same study found forts, and mobilization to show power of the tion grew into the National Foundation for In- that Pfizer spent 8 percent more of its revenue people. fantile Paralysis, emphasizing the nationwide on marketing than the average of all compa- The United Farm Workers’ Union and the significance and non-partisan character of the nies reviewed. tactics that Cesar E Chavez incorporated for polio crusade. Believing that people could Not only does Pfizer and the drug industry justice changed the face of activism and con- solve any problem if they worked together, lie about the amount of money they spend on sumerism. His non-violence and popular edu- Roosevelt appealed to the masses for finan- ads, but the ads also mislead consumers cation approach made the country recognize cial help—asking the country to send their about the advertised drugs themselves. Ac- that renouncing a system of injustice was the dimes directly to the White House, thus coin- cording to one advertising executive with sig- right of all Americans. He reminded us then, ing the phrase described by Comedian Eddie nificant experience with DTC ads, the purpose and now, of our role to seek humanity and jus- Cantor, ‘‘March of Dimes’’. of advertising is not to educate consumer, but tice; and to be aware of our decisions in life Over the next 17 years, the National Foun- rather ‘‘to identify the emotions we can tap from minor accountability, like where to buy dation focused on funding research to develop into to get that customer to take the desired basic home products, to protecting our sol- a vaccine against polio. While researchers course of action.’’ Moreover, in a survey of diers and looking for effective non-violence ap- worked tirelessly in their labs, volunteers 1,872 people who viewed drug advertise- proaches as an alternative to war. helped polio victims and their families around ments, 70 percent said they had learned little Through the influence of Cesar E Chavez the country. For a number of years, I served or nothing more about the conditions the drug and the UFW, the face of labor unions in this as the Lafayette County, Missouri, March of is supposed to treat, and over half said they country was changed. The awareness of Dimes Secretary, helping to coordinate volun- learned little or nothing more about the drug strikes, went beyond the bargaining table for teer and fundraising efforts in my home area. being advertised. Very few ads informed view- basic rights such as just pay and benefits. In 1948, with funding from the Foundation, ers of how successful the treatment is, what Strikes become a responsibility for all con- Dr. Jonas Salk was able to grow the three alternative treatments are available, how long sumers to demand justice and peace of mind known types of polio virus in his lab and even- a patient needs to take the drug, or attempts to the consumer and the employer that the tually develop an experimental killed virus vac- to correct common misconceptions about the employee was respected in all aspects. The cine. In 1952, Salk tested the vaccine on chil- disease the drug treats. Predictably, a strong union struggle also became more inclusive in dren who’d already recovered from polio as majority of doctors—75 percent—said that the fighting for justice in this country, going be- well as himself and his family. The results ads caused patients to think that advertised yond the calls for labor rights to include were amazing. No one became inflicted with drugs work better than they do. human rights, immigrant rights, and civil rights. the disease as all volunteers had produced These ads have contributed to the sky- Labor unions across the country are currently the needed antibodies. rocketing cost of prescription drugs. In fact, a among the leaders of creating coalitions and In April 1954, nationwide testing of the vac- 2000 study showed that nearly half of the in- developing the grass roots community to cine began. The results of the field trials were creased spending on pharmaceuticals was at- strengthen representation for all Americans. clear. Statistics showed that the Salk vaccine tributable to the fifty most advertised prescrip- The concept of grass roots and the belief in was 80 to 90 percent effective in preventing tion drugs. the power of the people was strengthened polio. In the next four years, 450 million doses Americans have been clamoring for lower through the works of Cesar E Chavez. The of the vaccine were administered, making it a prescription drug prices, yet all the drug com- leading energy/influence in providing a voice standard fixture among childhood immuniza- panies have offered them is a string of ex- for the masses was simply stated in three tions. As a result, in 1979, the National Foun- cuses, empty promises, and outright lies. Mr. words iSı´, se puede!, which roughly translates dation for Infantile Paralysis officially changed Speaker, Americans deserve better. to yes, it can be done. A simple phrase that its name to the March of Dimes. f Cesar E Chavez coined, but like his life and Mr. Speaker, I ask all of my colleagues to legacy a powerful action that cannot be meas- join me today in commemorating April 26, COMMEMORATION OF THE LIFE ured. This assurance in people and the ability 2004, as the 50th Anniversary of the Salk AND LEGACY OF CESAR of communities and movements resonates Polio Vaccine field trials and a day that truly ESTRADA CHAVEZ throughout our great Nation today. iSı´, se puede! is an attitude and way of life for holds great significance for the world. ´ f HON. RAUL M. GRIJALVA change, hope, and our constituency, espe- OF ARIZONA cially our youth. DRUG INDUSTRY IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Cesar E Chavez, although a Latino, did not limit the group he strived for to an ethnicity. HON. FORTNEY PETE STARK Thursday, April 22, 2004 He understood the need to be inclusive in his OF CALIFORNIA Mr. GRIJALVA. Mr. Speaker, today we must service to others in the plight for justice. The IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES take a moment to commemorate the life and legacy he leaves us is to uphold his approach legacy of a national leader Cesar Estrada to life and to educate our youth for future gen- Thursday, April 22, 2004 Chavez. It is an honor for me to have this op- erations on his teachings of non-violence, jus- Mr. STARK. Mr. Speaker, I rise today be- portunity to discuss the life of this man. Cesar tice, and equity for all. I challenge my col- cause, once again, the drug industry has lied E Chavez was born and died in the district leagues to remember Cesar E Chavez not

VerDate mar 24 2004 06:26 Apr 23, 2004 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00018 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A22AP8.061 E22PT1 April 22, 2004 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E617 only for his history, but also for his approach on a bill that first went through a mark-up prior certain policy changes to the operation of to life and the example he left us. to floor consideration. the guaranteed loan program. In particular, the Administrator prohibited the use of pig- JOINT EXPLANATORY STATEMENT ON H.R. 4062 f gyback financing. Filed by Chairman MANZULLO for himself and The sponsors believe that ‘‘piggyback fi- GUARDSMEN AND RESERVISTS Ranking Democratic Member VELA´ ZQUEZ FINANCIAL RELIEF ACT OF 2003 nancing’’ plays a valuable role in the provi- Section 1. Additional Temporary Extension sion of capital to small businesses. This is of Authorization particularly the case for small businesses re- SPEECH OF Temporary authorizations are needed to quiring larger loans in cyclical sectors of the HON. JOE BACA ensure continued operation of certain pro- economy. The financing technique is quite similar to that statutorily authorized in OF CALIFORNIA grams authorized by the Small Business Act and Small Business Investment Act of 1958. Title V of the Small Business Investment IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES This section extends those programs while Act of 1958. Wednesday, April 21, 2004 the House and Senate work out their dif- Section 4 creates, for the rest of fiscal year ferences on a broader reauthorization pack- 2004, a temporary combination-financing pro- Mr. BACA. Mr. Speaker, I rise in support of age. gram by adding a new paragraph (31) to § 7 of the Guardsmen and Reservists Financial Re- Section 2. Extension of Certain Fee Author- the Small Business Act. The provisions sun- lief Act of 2003. izations set at the end of the fiscal year, i.e., at the end of the day on September 30, 2004. This bill allows military reservists or national The qualified state and local development guardsmen to make withdrawals from their re- The sponsors adopted the more formal lan- company (referred to in this statement as guage ‘‘combination financing’’ rather than tirement plans without incurring penalties. ‘‘certified development company’’ or ‘‘CDC’’) the term ‘‘piggyback financing.’’ The spon- Unfortunately, this bill is a short-term fix for program authorized by Title V of the Small sors define ‘‘combination financing’’ as a a larger problem. Business Investment Act of 1958 operates on loan consisting of both a commercial loan Why hasn’t the Administration and Congress fees charged by the Administrator to lend- and a guaranteed loan. A commercial loan is done more to help reservists and soldiers in ers. Those fees need to be reauthorized to defined as one that has no portion guaran- Iraq? prevent the program from ceasing operation. teed by the government. The sponsors intend Given the complexity of the financing ar- Our brave men and women are fighting and the term ‘‘combination financing’’ to have rangements loans made pursuant to Title V, the same characteristics as ‘‘piggyback fi- dying in Iraq. Their families are struggling to CDCs and small businesses need sufficient get by. nancing’’ as that term is used in the Small time to develop the appropriate financing Business Administration’s Standard Oper- We need to help our soldiers. packages and submit applications to the Ad- ating Procedure already cited in this state- We can start by giving targeted pay raises. ministrator. To accommodate the needs of ment. We can give meaningful tax relief for military lenders and borrowers under Title V, the The authorization of combination financ- families, not tax cuts for the rich that President sponsors determined that an extension of the ing is limited to those situations in which Bush supports. fee authorization through the end of the fis- the small business concern (borrower) ob- We can make sure they receive the benefits cal year would be appropriate. Furthermore, tains both a guaranteed loan pursuant to the sponsors believe that if the recent prob- and healthcare that they have more than § 7(a) of the Small Business Act and a com- lems in the loan programs authorized by 7(a) mercial loan. Again the sponsors intend that earned! of the Small Business Act were resolved the provision should operate in a manner We can make sure that our veterans, those through the end of this fiscal year, equity similar to the Small Business Administra- brave Americans who already gave so much demands that CDCs be able to operate tion’s determination that the commercial for this country are also taken care of. unencumbered for the same period. and guaranteed loans are obtained for the Over 500,000 veteran’s benefits claims are Section 3. Fiscal Year 2004 Purchase and same or similar purposes and the loans are still pending in the VA. My bill, H.R. 1264, will Guarantee Authority under Title III of originated and disbursed (in whole or in part) help reduce this backlog of claims. This is the the Small Business Investment Act of at about the same time. type of help our soldiers and veterans need! 1958 To ensure that the public fisc is protected The Small Business Investment Company even when the Administrator’s lien is subor- Our reservists, soldiers, and veterans de- dinate to the commercial loan, the sponsors serve our help! Let’s not keep them waiting (‘‘SBIC’’) program operates without the use of appropriated funds. Fees and profits are restricted the size of the combination loan to any longer! used to cover the cost of the program, in- that of the guaranteed loan. In other words, Congress has to put its money where its cluding coverage of losses in investment there is a one-to-one ratio between the com- mouth is when it comes to taking care of portfolios. While the sponsors believe that mercial and guaranteed loans. While the those who help protect this nation. We have the fees authorized for the purchase of secu- commercial loan cannot exceed the size of no other choice. rities and debentures would allow the pro- the guaranteed loan, the sponsors do not in- tend to prevent a commercial loan from f gram to continue full operation without modification to the authorization levels, being smaller than the guaranteed loan. EXPLANATORY STATEMENT ON clarification to ensure that the program The sponsors authorize the commercial loan may be made by the lender that is mak- H.R. 4062 could continue operations was an appro- priate course of action. To avoid any possible ing the guaranteed loan. However, the spon- confusion or action by the Administrator to sors also permit the commercial loan to be HON. DONALD A. MANZULLO curtail the operation of the program, the made by a different lender as long as the OF ILLINOIS sponsors extended the authorizations for loans meet the simultaneity of time and pur- pose already limned. In addition, the spon- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES both the purchase of participating securities and guarantees of debentures at FY 2003 lev- sors also authorize lenders designated as Thursday, April 22, 2004 els for the rest of the fiscal year. ‘‘Preferred Lenders’’ by the Administrator to make the commercial loan in such combina- Mr. MANZULLO. Mr. Speaker, on March 31, Section 4. Combination Financing tion financings. 2004, the House took up consideration and For a number of years, the Administrator The sponsors also authorize lenders des- passed H.R. 4062, a bipartisan bill to resolve authorized the use of so-called piggyback fi- ignated as ‘‘Preferred Lenders’’ by the Ad- problems associated with the restrictions im- nancing when using the loan program au- ministrator to make the commercial loan in posed by the Small Business Administration thorized by 7(a) of the Small Business Act. combination financings. In order to expedite on loans made pursuant to § 7(a) of the Small The Administrator defines ‘‘piggyback fi- the processing of combination financings in Business Act. The bill was then passed by the nancing’’ as a situation in which ‘‘one or these circumstances, it is the sponsors’ in- more lender(s) provides more than one Senate and signed into law by the President. tent that the Administrator process applica- loan(s) to a single borrower at or about the tions for combination financings submitted Since the bill was taken directly to the floor, same time, financing the same or similar by such ‘‘Preferred Lenders’’ through the no committee report accompanies the bill. As purpose, and where the SBA guarantees the Preferred Lenders Program Processing Cen- Chairman and on behalf of the Ranking loan secured with a junior lien position.’’ ter. Democratic Member, NYDIA M. VELA´ZQUEZ, I Small Business Administration, Standard The sponsors explicitly authorize the com- am submitting for insertion into the RECORD, Operating Procedure 50–10(4)(E), at 20. Fur- mercial loan to be secured by a lien senior to the attached explanation of the bill by its spon- thermore, the Administrator notes that the that of the guaranteed loan. Nothing in this sors. We would expect the Administrator, in determination of ‘‘piggyback financing’’ re- provision prevents the Administrator from quires an assessment of both the lien posi- continuing or discontinuing this practice implementing the provisions of H.R. 4062, to tion and the commonality of purpose. Id. after September 30, 2004 unless directed oth- accord the enclosed explanation the same Earlier in the year, the Administrator, pre- erwise by statute. weight in divining congressional intent that the sumably pursuant to the authority set forth In normal commercial transactions, lend- Administrator would give to a committee report in § 7(a)(24) of the Small Business Act, made ers that take a subordinated lien position on

VerDate mar 24 2004 06:17 Apr 23, 2004 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00019 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A22AP8.063 E22PT1 E618 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks April 22, 2004 an asset are compensated for the additional the adoption of additional standards would extent practicable, its own analyses of credit risk through additional upfront fees or by a not be within the intention of the sponsors. and forms. The sponsors fully expect that higher interest rate. The Administrator did The sponsors do not expect any new stand- the conditions under which express loans are not require any additional payments or ards adopted by the Administrator to impose made will not vary significantly from those modification of applicable interest rates for significant restrictions on combination conditions that currently exist under the taking a junior position in its ‘‘piggyback fi- financings. The 0.7 percent fee sufficiently ‘‘Express Loan Pilot Program.’’ However, the nancing.’’ Section 4 requires the Adminis- compensates the Administrator for the addi- sponsors recognize that the Administrator trator to charge an upfront fee equal to 0.7 tional risk. Any additional standards should may want to impose some additional condi- percent of the amount of the commercial focus on the procedures for processing com- tions on the use of forms or analyses for loan as reimbursement for the risk associ- bination financings or resolving situations larger express loans. Nothing in H.R. 4062 ated with taking a subordinate lien position. that are not adequately addressed under cur- prohibits the Administrator from imposing The sponsors expect that the lender that is rent procedures for ‘‘piggyback financing.’’ these additional requirements. benefiting from senior lien position to pay Section 5. Loan Guarantee Fees Section 6 codifies the existing concept of the fee. the Administrator’s ‘‘Express Loan Pilot While lenders pay all fees charged pursuant In late December of 2003 and early January Program.’’ In other words, the pilot program to § 7(a) of the Small Business Act, some fees of 2004, the Administrator, in part pursuant is one in which lenders utilize their own are recoverable from borrowers. Lenders may to the Anti-Deficiency Act, temporarily forms and get a guarantee of no more than 50 obtain reimbursement of the upfront fees ceased lending under the loan program estab- percent. mandated by § 7(a)(18) of the Small Business lished pursuant to § 7(a) of the Small Busi- Subsection 6(b) restricts the program, in- Act from borrowers but are prohibited from ness Act. Shortly after the Administrator cluding the increased loan amount, to those recovering from borrowers the annual ongo- halted lending, funds were reallocated ena- lenders designated as express lenders by the ing fee mandated by § 7(a)(23) of the Small bling the program, but with a mandatory Administrator. Designation as an express Business Act. Since the ultimate beneficiary loan cap of $750,000. lender does not limit the lender to making of the combination financing as authorized This restriction continues to impede the express loans if the lender has been author- by this section is the bank making the com- ability of small businesses to obtain capital, ized to make other types of loans pursuant mercial loan, the sponsors determined that expand their businesses, and create jobs. The to § 7(a) of the Small Business Act. Although the lender should be prohibited from recov- sponsors recognized the need to reopen the a lender may only seek status as an express ering that fee and imposed the restriction program to its fully authorized levels ($2 lender, this subsection was included to en- set forth in § 7(a)(23)(B) of the Small Business million loan maximum with a guarantee up sure that the Administrator not limit the Act on the payment of the commercial loan to $1 million). Two options were available for ability of an express lender to seek other fee. The cross-reference to the provision in doing this. The first would require additional lending authority from the Administrator. § 7(a)(23) ensures that the lender will be un- appropriations. The second would be to raise Nor is the Administrator permitted to able to recoup the 0.7 percent from the bor- fees associated with the lending program au- change its standards for designating an ex- rower. thorized by § 7(a) of the Small Business Act. press lender in a manner that only author- The Administrator had procedures in place The sponsors were not sanguine about the izes the lender to make express loans. To the for combination financing (styled in the prospect of obtaining additional appropria- extent that the lending institution wishes to Standard Operating Procedures as ‘‘piggy- tions for fiscal year 2004. So the sponsors re- offer a full range of loan products authorized back financing’’) on October 1, 2003, and the luctantly turned to the second option. by § 7(a) and is otherwise qualified to do so, Administrator processed combination loan The approach adopted by the sponsors the Administrator shall not restrict that financings in the normal course of business raise, through the end of fiscal year 2004, the ability on the lender’s status as an express on October 1, 2003. To ensure that the Admin- annual ongoing fee charged to lenders. The lender. istrator accept and process combination fi- reduction was reauthorized in Pub. L. No. Subsection 6(c) prohibits the Adminis- nancing loan applications, the sponsors im- 107–100. The statutory fee is currently set at trator from revoking the designation of any posed a requirement that the Administrator a 0.5 percent but was reduced temporarily, to lender as an express lender that was so des- must process those loan applications as encourage the creation of new jobs, in the ignated at the time of enactment. This pro- those loans were processed under the ‘‘piggy- last reauthorization bill to 0.25 percent. Sec- hibition does not apply if the Administrator back financing’’ procedures in effect on Oc- tion 5 raises that level from 0.25 percent to finds the express lender to have violated laws tober 1, 2003. 0.36 percent. The sponsors also eliminate the or regulations or the Administrator modifies The sponsors did not believe that it would authority of lenders to retain 0.25 percent of the requirements for designation in a way be prudent to mandate the issuance of regu- the ongoing fee for loans of less than $150,000. that the express lender cannot meet those lations to implement a temporary program, According to the Administrator and the Of- standards. The sponsors do not expect that which will sunset in about six months. In fice of Management and Budget, these fee the Administrator will impose new require- fact, the sponsors were concerned that the changes, along with other temporary modi- ments for express lenders that prohibit them promulgation process would be sufficiently fications, raise sufficient funds to operate a from making loans under other loan pro- lengthy and the program would sunset before guaranteed loan program at a $12.55 billion grams authorized by the Small Business Act any regulations were in place. The sponsors level without any restrictions on combina- for which they have approval from the Ad- recognized that the Administrator would be tion financing or caps on loan size. ministrator. approving combination financings under the Section 6. Express Loan Provisions Subsection 6(d) temporarily expands the rubric of ‘‘piggyback financings’’ in accord- Section 7(a)(25)(B) authorizes the Adminis- Express Loan Pilot Program to $2 million. ance with already extant standard operating trator to create pilot loan programs. In exer- After September 30, 2004, the sponsors expect procedures. The sponsors believe that these cising that authority, the Administrator cre- the Administrator to operate the Express provisions are adequate for immediate ated an ‘‘Express Loan Pilot Program.’’ The Loan Pilot Program according to the stand- issuance of combination financing loans. The program authorizes lenders to use their own ards that were in effect prior to the enact- sponsors therefore authorize the Adminis- forms in submitting requests to the Adminis- ment. Since the Administrator had the au- trator to use the standards already in exist- trator for the issuance of guarantees. Two thority to modify or alter the pilot program ence upon enactment without the necessity significant restrictions are imposed by the prior to the enactment of this Act, nothing of formal rulemaking. The provision has the ‘‘Express Loan Pilot Program;’’ the guar- in the Act restricts the Administrator from additional benefit that industry is well antee cannot exceed 50 percent of the loan taking appropriate regulatory action with aware of the procedures and standards for and the maximum loan amount is $250,000. respect to the program after the authority business eligibility in the standard operating According to the Administrator and the vested in this Act terminates. procedures. Office of Management and Budget, expansion The President’s FY 2005 budget request for The sponsors recognize that additional of the ‘‘Express Loan Pilot Program’’ to au- the Small Business Administration did not standards may be necessary to determine thorize lenders to make loans up to the stat- include any funding for the loan programs business loan eligibility under this section. utory maximum of $2 million would con- authorized by § 7(a) of the Small Business The sponsors authorize the Administrator to tribute to a significant reduction in the sub- Act. Administrator Barreto testified at a full adopt such additional standards as may be sidy rate. The sponsors adopted this concept Committee hearing that the loan programs necessary (in order to reduce risk to the gov- to ensure that sufficient funds were made should be self-funding with a subsidy rate of ernment and increase transparency to the available to reopen the program at expected zero and, as a result, the § 7(a) lending pro- private sector) so long as those standards do loan volumes. grams would be on the same footing as the not unreasonably restrict the availability of Section 6 defines the term express lender CDC and SBIC programs. Administrator combination financing as was available prior as a lender authorized to participate in the Barreto’s suggested mechanism for achieving to the issuance of any additional standards. ‘‘Express Loan Pilot Program.’’ The sponsors a zero subsidy rate was through a mandatory Thus, the sponsors expect that the Adminis- do not intend that the Administrator need expansion of the Express Loan Pilot Pro- trator will make reasonable decisions that change any of the requirements for designa- gram to incorporate almost all smaller loans may in some ways restrict the availability of tion as an express lender but is authorized to (initially all loans under $250,000 but in sub- combination financing. However, standards do so. sequent years could increase if needed to that prohibit or reduce by a significant num- Section 6 defines an ‘‘Express Loan’’ as one maintain a zero subsidy rate). The manda- ber the combination financings made after in which the lender utilizes, to the maximum tory nature of the proposal did not garner

VerDate mar 24 2004 06:17 Apr 23, 2004 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00020 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A22AP8.068 E22PT1 April 22, 2004 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E619 much acceptance among members of the action that has the practical effect of mak- because any additional gaps in financing can House or Senate Small Business Commit- ing it mandatory, the sponsors incorporated be addressed using combination financing, tees. a catchall requirement that the Adminis- under the terms of this Act. Given the fact Given Administrator Barreto’s stated pref- trator not take action to create incentives that borrowers are getting an additional in- erence for resolving the funding crisis associ- that would favor express loans over other crement in loan guarantees, the sponsors de- ated with the § 7(a) lending programs types of loans. The sponsors believe that the termined that it would be appropriate to re- through an expansion of express loans, the determination of the appropriate nature of a quire an additional 0.25 percent fee for the sponsors are concerned that the Adminis- loan should not be made by regulatory fiat amount of guarantee in excess of $1 million. trator will take regulatory actions that un- but by the sound judgment of lenders, bor- Thus, on the amount of the guarantee be- duly favor express lending over other types rowers, and the Administrator’s commercial tween $1 million and $1.5 million, the upfront of lending authorized by § 7(a) of the Small loan officers. fee authorized pursuant to § 7(a)(18) of the Business Act. As such, the sponsors deter- The dramatic expansion of the express loan Small Business Act increases from 3.5 per- mined that it was appropriate to impose cer- program, even on a temporary basis, may cent to 3.75 percent. This is consistent with tain restrictions on the Administrator’s op- shed dramatic light on the purposes for typical commercial lending practices of eration of the expanded Express Loan Pilot which such loans are made. That informa- charging fees that are commensurate with Program in order to prevent actions that un- tion will be critical in resolving, on a long- the lenders’ exposure to risk. necessarily and unduly favor express lending. term basis, the funding issues associated Any significant policy change in the oper- with the § 7(a) lending programs. Therefore, f ation of the lending programs authorized by the sponsors requested, to the extent prac- IN RECOGNITION OF THE 1ST BAT- § 7(a) of the Small Business Act requires no- ticable, monthly reports on the types and TALION, 69TH INFANTRY OF THE tification to the House and Senate Small purposes for express loans made in excess of NEW YORK NATIONAL GUARD Business Committees. Subsection 6(e) does the current pilot program cap of $250,000. not limit the restrictions imposed on the Ad- Subsection 6(g) terminates the effective- ministrator’s regulatory discretion to those ness of various subsections after September HON. CAROLYN B. MALONEY matters that would require notification pur- 30, 2004. Subsection (d) has its own internal OF NEW YORK suant to § 7(a)(24) of the Small Business Act. sunset provision. No sunset is made on sub- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES The most significant restriction is that the section (a), as it simply codifies existing Administrator cannot take any action that practice of the Administrator with respect to Thursday, April 22, 2004 directly forces a lender to make an express definitions related to express loans. Nothing Mrs. MALONEY. Mr. Speaker, I rise to rec- loan for any level. Thus, if a lender wishes to in subsection (g) is intended by the sponsors ognize the soldiers of the 1st Battalion, 69th make an express loan for $1.5 million dollars to constitute a permanent change in any and is a designated express lender, the lender program authorized pursuant to § 7(a) of the Infantry of the New York National Guard, who may do so. If the same lender is qualified to Small Business Act. are currently preparing to serve their country make other types of loans and wants to Section 7. FY 2004 Deferred Participation in Iraq. Additionally, I would like to extend my make a $1.5 million dollar loan at a 75 per- Standards appreciation and gratitude to all of our brave cent guarantee, the Administrator may take As already noted, the sponsors are con- National Guard and Reserve soldiers, whose no action that forces the lender to select the cerned that regulatory or other administra- time, energy and sacrifice do so much to en- 50 percent guarantee over the 75 percent tive changes in loan programs could have the sure the safety of our nation and fellow citi- guarantee. practical implication of forcing lenders to One mechanism for demonstrating favor- zens. make express loans. The sponsors deter- itism is to impose conditions on loan pro- Today’s National Guard soldiers are part of mined that by freezing all terms and condi- grams other than express loans that have the a rich tradition in American life that stretches tions of loans as they existed on October l, effect of coercing lenders to make express 2003 would be a sound means of deterring fa- back to the Revolutionary War. At that time, loans. Paragraph (2) of subsection 6(e) en- voritism for express lending. The sponsors our Founding Fathers placed the country’s se- sures that the Administrator imposes like intend this provision to require, upon enact- curity in the hands of citizen-soldiers who or- terms and conditions on both express and ment, the lifting of the cap on loans made ganized and trained in their home states. The other lending programs authorized by § 7(a) pursuant to § 7(a) of the Small Business Act of the Small Business Act. The sponsors in- members of our current National Guard, in ad- that are currently in place. Section (7) does tend that this requirement apply to all of dition to demonstrating leadership in private permit the Administrator to modify those the terms and conditions of loans made pur- enterprise, public service and a variety of terms and conditions if needed to ensure con- suant to § 7(a) of the Small Business Act, in- other professions, must also be ready to put tinued operation of the program within the cluding collateral and the likelihood of re- amounts appropriated. Although the spon- their ordinary lives ‘‘on hold’’—often at a mo- payment standards. ment’s notice—to serve their country. Even if the terms and conditions on the sors, based on assertions by the Office of Management and Budget, believe that the The 1st Battalion, 69th Infantry has a distin- loans are identical, the Administrator has guished history in both battle and disaster re- other mechanisms for demonstrating favor- Administrator will have sufficient funds itism of express lenders over other types of through the end of the fiscal year to operate sponse. As part of the Irish Brigade during the Administrator-designated lenders. For exam- without any regulatory restraints, the spon- Civil War, the 69th Infantry was famous for its ple, the Administrator could delay proc- sors do not want to prevent the Adminis- tenacity on the battlefield and earned its nick- essing of 75 percent guarantee loans, i.e., trator from taking actions needed to prevent name, ‘‘The Fighting 69th,’’ from Confederate loans other than express loans, such that violations of the Anti-Deficiency Act. In General Robert E. Lee. The 69th also took other words, the sponsors fully expect the lenders would, for all practical terms, be re- part in the Spanish-American War, World War quired to do express loans. Thus, paragraph terms and conditions of October 1, 2003 to apply unless unusual and very unexpected I and World War II, where its soldiers fought (3) of subsection 6(e) prevents the Adminis- in the battles of Makin, Saipan and Okinawa. trator from making any personnel changes consequences occur. Should such changes be or altering the application of resources (be it necessary, nothing in H.R. 4062 repeals, ei- The regiment was initially formed by Irish- personnel, equipment, or funding) that in- ther implicitly or explicitly, the notification American residents of New York City; through creases the loan processing and disbursement requirements set forth in § 7(a)(24). the years, the unit has taken great pride in times for all loans authorized by § 7(a) of the Section 8. Temporary Increase in Loan Limit being a reflection of New York and its immi- Small Business Act as those were in effect on Access to capital is vital to the growth of grant population. Today, the Battalion is an in- October l, 2003. For example, if the time for small businesses. Particularly for manufac- credibly diverse group whose common goal is disbursement of an express loan was five turers and high technology research and de- the protection of the American people. days and the time for disbursement of a 75 velopment businesses, typical amounts of The Fighting 69th are infantry soldiers—the capital available under the loan programs percent guaranteed loan was seven days, the ‘‘guns on the ground’’—whose mission is to Administrator may take no action that in- authorized by § 7(a) of the Small Business creases the relative disparity between the Act often are inadequate. If these manufac- engage and destroy enemy forces in close express loan and the 75 percent guarantee turers and high technology companies are in- combat. Upon deployment to Iraq, the Bat- loan. Nothing in this subsection shall be in- vesting to increase their productivity, the talion will likely be asked to perform highly dif- terpreted to prevent the Administrator from job creation requirements of Title V of the ficult and dangerous assignments. Despite the improving the overall processing, approval, Small Business Investment Act may make it challenges that these men and women will or disbursement rates of all loans except difficult, if not impossible, to obtain that likely encounter, their spirit and resolve is re- that any such improvements must affect all type of financing. Therefore, the sponsors de- markable. Indeed, they are ready and eager to termined that it would be appropriate to lenders and all lending programs operating serve their country. pursuant to § 7(a) of the Small Business Act temporarily increase the amount of the loan in an identical manner. guarantee from $1 million to $1.5 million. No The Battalion has also mobilized during To ensure that the sponsors’ intent is clear additional changes were made in the overall emergencies in their home state of New York. that the expansion of the express loan is op- statutory cap of a gross $2 million loan. The The Battalion Commander, Lt. Col. Geoffrey tional and the Administrator shall take no sponsors did not believe that was necessary Slack, informs me that the Fighting 69th was

VerDate mar 24 2004 06:17 Apr 23, 2004 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00021 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A22AP8.071 E22PT1 E620 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks April 22, 2004 the first National Guard unit to arrive on the IN RECOGNITION OF MINORITY Credit Associations, and Banks for Coopera- scene following the attacks of September 11, CANCER AWARENESS WEEK tives. 2001. In the hours after the attacks, the Bat- Under the current law, Farm Credit institu- talion assisted medical teams treating the HON. JIM DAVIS tions are also authorized to finance individuals furnishing farm-related services related to their wounded and helped significantly in rescue OF FLORIDA operating needs including custom fertilizers, ir- and recovery operations. The Battalion worked IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES through the night and into the morning of Sep- rigation installation, and land leveling services. tember 12th, when they were directed to se- Thursday, April 22, 2004 It has been brought to my attention by a local cure the perimeter around Ground Zero. This Mr. DAVIS of Florida. Mr. Speaker, this Farm Credit institution in my District that a mission continued for the next 315 days. Dur- week is National Minority Cancer Awareness similar authorization to provide credit and fi- ing this time, Battalion soldiers were also de- Week. This national campaign was initiated by nancial services for individuals furnishing serv- ployed to secure the bridges and tunnels lead- Congress in 1987 to heighten awareness of ices to producers and harvesters of aquatic ing to and from Manhattan. Additionally, the the unequal hardship of cancer borne by racial products does not exist. As a result of this lim- unit’s armory was the initial support center for and ethnic minority populations and other itation, Farm Credit institutions are not author- family members of World Trade Center vic- medically underserved communities. ized to finance businesses such as boat repair tims. Despite all the progress that has been made shops, net makers, ice suppliers, or dock op- erations that provide necessary services for In closing, I ask that my colleagues also in the battle against cancer a disproportionate commercial fisherman. recognize and honor the tremendous courage burden of cancer continues to plague a num- ber of populations. For instance: This omission in the Farm Credit Act means of Lt. Gerard Baptiste, a Fighting 69th soldier that Farm Credit institutions cannot serve the who died on September 11th while on duty as African-American men have the highest rate of prostate cancer in the world and the lowest commercial fishing industry in the same man- a New York City Firefighter. Lt. Baptiste gave ner that they currently serve the farming in- his life to help rescue those who were trapped rate of survival. The head of the American Cancer Society, Charles J. McDonald, MD, dustry. The Farm Credit Act clearly states that in the north tower of the World Trade Center. it includes fishermen, but then does not go on I hope that Lt. Baptiste’s friends, family and says: ‘‘Black men in America are 1.5 times more likely to develop prostate cancer and are to include those who support the industry in fellow soldiers will accept my sincere condo- the same way it includes those that support lences for their loss. 2 to 3 times more likely to die of the disease than white men.’’ the farming industry. Mr. Speaker, I request that my distinguished Cancer is the leading cause of death for An amendment is needed to the Farm Cred- colleagues rise and pay tribute to the 1st Bat- Asian American women. it Act to authorize Farm Credit institutions to talion, 69th Infantry of the New York National Even controlling for poverty level, African serve businesses that provide services related Guard. All Americans should be grateful for American, American Indian, Alaskan Native, to the operating needs of producers and har- the dedication demonstrated every day by Asian American and Pacific Islander men all vesters of aquatic products. This bill would ex- both the men and women of the Fighting 69th have a lower 5–year survival rate than non- tend the Farm Credit Act to numerous com- and all of the brave soldiers serving in Na- Hispanic white males. mercial fishing industry providers such as boat tional Guard and Reserve units throughout our The consequences of inadequate access to repair shops and dock operators that provide nation. preventive services and early detection are the necessary business needs to these fisher- that diseases like cancer are more often diag- men. f nosed at later stages when the severity is like- I urge my colleagues in the House to sup- ly to be greater and options for treatment, as port this legislation. HONORING THE LIFE OF MR. AMOS f CROOMS, JR. well as the odds of survival, are decreased. The American Cancer Society urges more REINTRODUCTION OF LOCAL LAW education about all forms of cancer and ENFORCEMENT HATE CRIMES HON. CAROLYN C. KILPATRICK stronger involvement of community grassroots PREVENTION ACT organizations, particularly in underserved mi- OF MICHIGAN nority communities, to engage in advocacy IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES HON. JOHN CONYERS, JR. and in education and patient support initia- OF MICHIGAN Thursday, April 22, 2004 tives. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES I urge us all to heed the recommendations Ms. KILPATRICK. Mr. Speaker, I rise today of the American Cancer Society because the Thursday, April 22, 2004 to honor the life of Mr. Amos Crooms, Jr., who future of America as a whole will be influenced Mr. CONYERS. Mr. Speaker, I am pleased passed away February 15, 2004. substantially by our success in improving the to introduce the bipartisan Local Law Enforce- Mr. Crooms spent most of his adult life in health of minorities and other medically under- ment Hate Crimes Prevention Act of 2003, public service and his selfless dedication is an served populations. along with Representatives PELOSI, SKELTON, inspiration for us all. He enlisted in the Navy f FRANK, BALDWIN, ROS-LEHTINEN, KOLBE, in 1959 and was assigned to the USS Topeka FOLEY, SHAYS, and more than 170 other origi- when it was deployed to respond to the Cuban INTRODUCTION OF A BILL TO EX- nal cosponsors. Missile Crisis in 1962. TEND THE FARM CREDIT ACT OF There is no more important time in the his- 1971 TO THE FISHING INDUSTRY tory of this Nation, since the civil rights era, to After Mr. Crooms’ honorable discharge from pass legislation that sanctions hate violence. the Navy in 1963 he returned to Detroit and The FBI has reported a dramatic increase in joined the Detroit Police Department in 1967. HON. FRANK A. LoBIONDO hate motivated violence since the September He served on the front line of law enforcement OF NEW JERSEY 11 terrorist attacks which has sent a wave of by working in the newly created mini-stations IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES fear through our immigrant communities. While on narcotics, undercover operations, and re- Thursday, April 22, 2004 the overall crime rate has grown by approxi- cruiting. As one of Detroit’s finest, he received Mr. LOBIONDO. Mr. Speaker, the Farm mately 2 percent, the number of reported hate many citations for his 26 years of service. Credit Act of 1971 allows the Farm Credit Ad- crimes have increased dramatically from 8,063 Mr. Crooms’ dedication to public service has ministration to oversee and regulate banks in 2000 to 9,730 in 2001, a 20.7 percent in- inspired many of his family members and and associations to provide long-term and crease. friends to pursue careers in public service. His short-term credit and financial services to Although it is unclear how many of the 2001 devotion to his country, family, and the city of farmers, ranchers, producers, and commercial reported hate crimes were directed at individ- Detroit will be remembered, and the city is a fishermen in all 50 States and the Common- uals in the aftermath of the September 11 ter- better place for his contributions to the com- wealth of Puerto Rico. In many parts of the rorist attacks, we do know that the number of munity. country, Farm Credit is an important and sig- reported ‘‘anti-Islamic’’ crimes increased from Mr. Speaker, in closing, I would like to pay nificant lender to the farming and commercial 28 in 2000 to 481 in 2001, which represents tribute to the life and work of Mr. Amos fishing industry. Over one-fourth of the total an increase of over 1600 percent. In addition, Crooms, Jr, and express my deepest condo- credit used by farmers and fishermen derives the number of hate crimes directed at individ- lences to his family and to all who knew and from the FCA through a network of Farm uals on the basis of their national origin/eth- loved him. Credit Banks, Federal Land Banks, Production nicity more than doubled—from 911 in 2000 to

VerDate mar 24 2004 06:17 Apr 23, 2004 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00022 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A22AP8.074 E22PT1 April 22, 2004 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E621 2,098 in 2001. Racial bias again represented and his wife, Joy. On this day, Pastor Nichols munities are facing enormous needs in their the largest percentage of bias-motivated inci- also celebrates his 50th anniversary in full effort to safeguard human health and the envi- dents (44.9 percent), followed by Ethnic/Na- time ministry and the upcoming 50th wedding ronment and to comply with Federal environ- tional Origin Bias (21.6 percent), Religious anniversary of Pastor Nichols and Joy. mental mandates. The wastewater investment Bias (18.8 percent), Sexual Orientation Bias Through Calvary Cathedral, Pastor Nichols needs in our cities, counties, towns and town- (14.3 percent), and Disability Bias (0.4 per- and Joy touch the lives of thousands of people ships are far greater than the amount of cent). not only in Fort Worth, but throughout the money now being made available at the local, While many of these crimes do and should world. With integrity and outstanding char- state, and federal levels. The GAO, the EPA get prosecuted at the State and local levels, acter, Pastor Nichols and Joy daily help the and the Water Infrastructure Network have all many do not. Current law limits Federal juris- less fortunate and hungry, as well as the found shortfalls in wastewater infrastructure diction over hate crimes to incidents that occur many people who make up their congregation. funding over the next 20 years in the hun- during the exercise of federally protected ac- To appreciate the high esteem in which Cal- dreds of billions of dollars. tivities, such as voting, and does not permit vary Cathedral and Pastor and Mrs. Nichols It is critical for the federal government to do Federal involvement in a range of cases in- are held today, one must understand the hum- more to help meet these needs. Local rate- volving crimes motivated by bias against the ble beginnings from which they come. payers already pay 90 percent of the burden victim’s sexual orientation, gender or disability. In 1964, after 10 years in full time ministry, and face rising water and sewer rates every This loophole is particularly significant given God called Pastor Nichols to start a church year. The federal government must once the fact that four States have no hate crime where all faiths were welcome and members again become a partner with local and state laws on the books, and another 21 States of the church could grow in faith. With no governments to provide the necessary funds have extremely weak hate crimes laws. members or financial resources, Pastor Nich- to protect our watersheds and citizens. If enacted, this legislation would give the ols started Calvary Cathedral in an old post of- Additional investment in the Nation’s water Federal Government the jurisdictional tools fice building. By 1976, Calvary Cathedral had and sewer systems also creates jobs for necessary to assist local law enforcement in grown to the point that the congregation pur- Americans. For every $1 billion spent on water fighting the scourge of hate violence. In in- chased a historic, 2,000-seat church on the and wastewater construction, 42,000 jobs are stances where State and local governments banks of the Trinity River. That site was home created. Billions of dollars are needed to help do not have the capacity to prosecute such to Calvary until it was destroyed by a tornado keep our water infrastructure strong and crimes, the legislation creates a Federal back- on March 28, 2000. In 2001, Calvary elected sound. The President requested $3.7 billion stop—the ability for the local U.S. attorney to to purchase the Midtown Church of Christ fa- for water and sewer projects in Iraq, high- ensure that justice will be done, deterring hate cility. The existing facilities and property, as lighting its critical importance to a working so- violence regardless of whether the victim hap- well as the construction of a new facility for ciety. Yet we are neglecting our own waste- pened to be engaged in a ‘‘federally pro- the Calvary Christian Academy, is enabling water systems here at home. tected’’ activity. And even in those cases, Fed- Pastor Nichols, Joy and the congregation to We should not allow another Earth Day to eral prosecution can only proceed if approved reach out to even more people. pass without making a firm commitment to our by the Attorney General. As pastor and president of Calvary Cathe- citizens and our communities. The federal The gruesome, hateful murders of James dral International, Pastor Nichols administers a government must become a full partner and Byrd and Matthew Shepard remain symbols of wide range of ministries that includes the Cal- provide its share of the billions of dollars that the incidence of hate violence that have only vary Christian Academy, the Calvary Day are needed to safeguard the integrity of our worsened since their deaths. Hate crimes do Care, Calvary Cathedral International Bible Nation’s water and wastewater infrastructure. not only visit unspeakable violence on the im- School, the Calvary daily Faith, Hope and f mediate victims, but also send a message of Love radio show, the Calvary jail and prison a desired apartheid that its sponsors want to ministry, the Stitches central city outreach pro- RECOGNIZING THE 100TH ANNIVER- violently enforce. gram and a foreign missionary outreach. SARY OF THE INDEPENDENT OIL The Local Law Enforcement Hate Crimes Through Lighthouse Television, Ltd., Pastor PRODUCERS’ AGENCY Prevention Act of 2004 is a constructive and Nichols reaches out with his message to resi- measured response to a problem that con- dents of Uganda. Not only does Pastor Nich- HON. WILLIAM M. THOMAS tinues to plague our Nation—violence moti- ols use the blessing of Calvary Cathedral to OF CALIFORNIA vated by prejudice. Our primary desire here is reach out to people, he is renowned for his IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES to ensure that these crimes get prosecuted by stewardship to other ministers, which has Thursday, April 22, 2004 State and local governments more effectively. earned him the title ‘‘Pastor to Pastors.’’ That’s why the bill authorizes funds to support Pastor Nichols and Joy demonstrated their Mr. THOMAS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to State investigative and prosecutorial efforts. deep faith and their trust in God to carry forth recognize the 100th anniversary of the Inde- The bill is not and should not be treated as a during the Tornado of 2000 by being positive pendent Oil Producers’ Agency IOPA, which partisan exercise. As a Congress, we should about the tragedy that struck the church and IOPA will be celebrating on April 30. Specifi- be in unanimous agreement that there will be the Fort Worth community that day. They used cally, I want to congratulate them for all that ‘‘zero-tolerance’’ for the hate. This bill takes the disaster to instill hope and trust among they have accomplished and to wish them well the first step in that direction. church members and Fort Worth residents, as they begin their second century. Many people do not realize the incredible f alike. Mr. Speaker, it is my honor to recognize a amount of oil and natural gas production in the ON THE 40TH ANNIVERSARY OF church that has contributed so much to not State of California and particularly Kern Coun- THE FOUNDING OF CALVARY CA- only Fort Worth, but to the world. And it is my ty, which I represent. The magnitude of Cali- THEDRAL INTERNATIONAL, THE honor to praise the leadership and compas- fornia’s production is apparent when one con- 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF PASTOR sion that Pastor Nichols and his wife Joy have siders that in 2002, California’s 210 active BOB NICHOLS’ MINISTRY, AND exhibited during their 40 years of ministry at fields and 47,135 wells produced 289.5 million THE 50TH WEDDING ANNIVER- Calvary Cathedral International. barrels of oil, more than every state but Lou- SARY OF PASTOR AND MRS. f isiana, Texas, and Alaska. It is also apparent NICHOLS when one considers that over 26.8 billion bar- INVESTING IN OUR rels of oil have been extracted from California HON. KAY GRANGER INFRASTRUCTURE wells and that California’s estimated oil re- OF TEXAS serves are 3.7 billion barrels. In addition, in IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES HON. JOHN J. DUNCAN, JR. 2002, California’s 1,232 natural gas wells pro- duced 366 billion cubic feet of natural gas, Thursday, April 22, 2004 OF TENNESSEE IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES and California’s cumulative natural gas pro- Ms. GRANGER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to duction is 37.1 trillion cubic feet. It is hardly an recognize an outstanding church, an out- Thursday, April 22, 2004 overstatement to say that California’s energy standing pastor and a great couple in my dis- Mr. DUNCAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to production has been and is vital to the Amer- trict. On Sunday, April 18, 2004 Calvary Ca- express my strong support for investment in ican economy. thedral International celebrates the 40th anni- the infrastructure that provides our citizens However, none of this incredible production versary of its founding by Pastor Bob Nichols with clean and safe water. Our Nation’s com- would have been realized without the hard

VerDate mar 24 2004 06:17 Apr 23, 2004 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00023 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A22AP8.078 E22PT1 E622 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks April 22, 2004 work, ingenuity, dedication, and sacrifice of for the politicking to end and H.R. 6 to be im- TRIBUTE TO ANNA B. ‘‘PEG’’ the men and women of IOPA. IOPA was plemented. My constituents, the American JACOBI formed in 1904, in the wake of the discovery people need solutions now. I am introducing of vast amounts of crude oil and natural gas this bill in an effort to pass a portion of our HON. JIM SAXTON beneath the rugged terrain of the southern long-term energy plan that can produce results OF NEW JERSEY San Joaquin Valley, including Kern County. now. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES IOPA was formed to ensure that smaller pro- ducers, many of them families, received a fair In our legislation introduced last year, Con- Thursday, April 22, 2004 market price for the oil they produced, as can gressman MARKEY and I created legislation Mr. SAXTON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to be seen in its mission statement: ‘‘It is the that would give builders and consumers a rea- pay tribute to my long-time friend, Anna B. mission of the Independent Oil Producers’’ son to construct housing and purchase equip- ‘‘Peg’’ Jacobi, a resident of the Borough of Agency to secure equitable prices for its mem- ment that not only saves the consumer money Tuckerton for more than a half century. bers’ crude oil and to serve these members at in the long run, but also helps save energy. Peg served as Tuckerton’s Mayor from 1994 the government, business, and industry levels We have taken this idea and have put it into to 1998, after retiring from 36 years of public service. She served as Tuckerton Borough in matters relating to advocacy, legislative, this bill along with other cost-saving provi- and regulatory affairs.’’ registrar, and secretary for the Board of sions. This legislation offers tax incentives to Utilizing the proven powers of a cooperative Health, tax collector, treasurer and executive marketing agency, IOPA has succeeded in encourage the production and sale of techno- director of the Tuckerton Municipal Utilities Au- achieving its objective. During the past cen- logically advanced, energy-efficient buildings thority. She was also a member of the Pine- tury, as it served its members, IOPA has also and equipment. The incentives will reduce lands Regional Board of Education for a dec- served our nation by providing a steady do- peak power demand, which can diffuse the ade. mestic source of oil during wars, shortages, risk of blackouts and high electricity prices. A charter member of both the Tuckerton and embargos. It is also important to note, Peak power shortages cost California $15 bil- Historical Society and the Tuckerton Seaport, and I appreciate the fact that, IOPA and its lion in 2000 alone. Peg was the first president of the New Jersey members have given back to the community Association of Rural Water and Watershed These tax incentives are performance by supporting youth activities, education, Utilities, and is currently president of Rural scholarships, museums, and hospitals. Ac- based, not cost based. One dollar of federal Water. She is also the current chairman of the cordingly, I trust that my colleagues will join tax incentives for energy efficiency offered Ocean County Utilities Authority, the Ocean me in congratulating IOPA upon their 100th today will not be paid until January–April 2005, County Board of Social Services, the Board of anniversary. but manufacturers will respond to the incen- the Southern Ocean County Hospital Founda- f tives by investing in production facilities for tion, and finance chair of the Lutheran Church more efficient products immediately. This will of the Holy Spirit and Ocean County Girl INTRODUCTION OF THE EFFECTER promote the creation of competitive markets Scout Council, where she originated the com- ACT ‘‘EFFICIENT ENERGY munity Christmas Tree on Lake Pohatcong. THROUGH CERTIFIED TECH- for new technologies and designs that are not widely available today, but have the possibility Married for 48 years to the late Egbert M. NOLOGIES AND ELECTRICITY RE- ‘‘Jake’’ Jacobi, Peg is the mother of four, of being cost effective to the consumer in the LIABILITY ACT OF 2004’’ grandmother of two, and great-grandmother of future. two fine boys. HON. RANDY ‘‘DUKE’’ CUNNINGHAM This bill will have the government lead by It has been a pleasure and a privilege work- OF CALIFORNIA example by cutting our own energy bills by up- ing with Peg Jacobi through the years, and I IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES grading our building energy efficiency stand- am proud to recognize her for her many, many Thursday, April 22, 2004 ards and purchase specifications, and reau- contributions to her community, county and State. I am proud, too, to call her my friend. Mr. CUNNINGHAM. Mr. Speaker, I rise thorizing Federal Energy Savings Performance f today as our country celebrates Earth Day to Contracts, which allow private companies to introduce the Efficient Energy Through Cer- partner with the government for mutually ben- DISEASE KNOWN AS CUSHING’S tified Technologies and Electricity Reliability eficial cost-effective energy savings. Finally, it SYNDROME EFFECTER Act of 2004. I am joined in this ef- includes mandatory electricity reliability re- fort by a substantial and diverse coalition of quirements that address directly the failures HON. JO ANN DAVIS my colleagues including Mr. MARKEY of Mas- that caused the blackout of 2003. OF VIRGINIA sachusetts, my Chairman Mr. LEWIS of Cali- This bill increases the security and reliability IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES fornia, Mr. MATSUI of California, as well as of the electric grid, while reducing natural gas Senator SNOWE of Maine and Senator FEIN- Thursday, April 22, 2004 STEIN of California. This bill is a more devel- and electricity prices by cutting the demand for Mrs. JO ANN DAVIS of Virginia. Mr. Speak- oped version of the EFFECT Act that Mr. natural gas and electricity in the near term, as er, I rise to recognize Americans suffering MARKEY and I introduced in March 2003. well as in the longer term. Grid security is im- from a rare and debilitating disease known as With the President’s Energy Plan currently proved by adopting mandatory standards for Cushing’s syndrome. Named after Dr. Harvey stalled in the other body, we believe that this operation. Williams Cushing, the early 20th century sur- bill can deliver on one of the less controversial The EFFECTER Act seeks to address two geon who discovered the disease, Cushing’s issues when it comes to energy policy—en- key power supply issues—electric reliability is a hormonal disorder that affects only 5 to 10 ergy efficiency. I support the President’s En- adults for every million each year. Symptoms and natural gas prices. Reducing peak electric ergy Plan and voted in favor of H.R. 6 when range from obesity to high blood pressure, it came before this body for final passage. Un- demand not only eases pressure on the elec- and if left untreated may result in infertility and fortunately, politics has prevented this fine leg- tric grid but also reduces utility demand for even death. islation from implementing a desperately need- natural gas, a major factor that has led to Unfortunately, like most other rare illnesses, ed energy policy in this country. higher prices. Over the next ten years, this Cushing’s patients are often mis-diagnosed, My constituents in San Diego suffered legislation can produce natural gas savings of delaying important treatment options. This was through the Energy Crisis during the summer over 3.3 quads annually—over 12 percent of the plight of my constituent, Jayne Kerns of of 2001. The aftershocks of the rolling black- total gas use; and peak electricity savings of Spotsylvania, Virginia. Suffering from many of outs and outrageously high energy prices are 145,000 megawatts—equivalent to 350 new the typical symptoms of the disease, Mrs. still being felt. Gas prices in California are cur- power plants of 400 MW capacity. Kerns went undiagnosed through frequent rently the highest in the country at over $2.50 physician visits and medical testing for over a per gallon. The entire Eastern seaboard suf- Mr. Speaker, as we celebrate Earth Day, year until an educated medical observation fered through a major blackout last August, please join me in supporting the EFFECTER brought appropriate treatment. also suffering the consequences of needing Act which will help reduce energy needs and I bring Mrs. Kerns’ story to your attention, the comprehensive energy policy of H.R. 6. provide for a cleaner environment. Let’s re- Mr. Speaker, to raise public and medical We risk another major blackout and contin- spond to our country’s desperate needs today, awareness about the Cushing’s syndrome, a ually soaring fuel prices if we choose to wait before we have another energy crisis. serious and often elusive disease. Educating

VerDate mar 24 2004 06:17 Apr 23, 2004 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00024 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A22AP8.081 E22PT1 April 22, 2004 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E623 Americans about Cushing’s, its symptoms and that might have been her brother’s. ‘‘Keep when it appeared Carlene might be respon- treatment options, is an opportunity to save that next to me . . . I ain’t never giving that sible for some costs of a funeral in Texas, lives. up,’’ Carlene said back then. ‘‘You don’t agreed to make up any difference. I’ll let you know how much we appreciate this. You know later who those folks are. She’s asking f have no idea.’’ the government to pay for an airplane ticket TRIBUTE TO UNITED STATES MA- The story about the dog tag and the man it so her other brother, Willie, can make it out RINE CORPS STAFF SERGEANT might have belonged to was probably one of to Bremond from Detroit for the funeral. the most important things I have written. Carlene’s the oldest. Willie is next. Denny DENNIS W. HAMMOND Denny Hammond, for some reason, became was the baby—he was only 23 when he died in part of my life. I have a POW bracelet with the jungles of Vietnam. HON. ROBERT E. ANDREWS his name on it. His high school graduation When she sets the date, a Marine will be OF NEW JERSEY picture is somewhere on my desk at home. I assigned to guard Dennis Hammond’s casket IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES have an ancient arrowhead Denny’s nephew 24 hours a day as it travels from Hawaii to gave me. I think about Denny Hammond a Bremond, Texas. There will be a full-tilt Thursday, April 22, 2004 lot. military funeral, complete with 21-gun sa- Mr. ANDREWS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to Last week, Carlene Tackitt was notified by lute. pay tribute to United States Marine Corps the government that her brother’s remains My pal, Gene Lillie, himself a Marine Staff Sergeant Dennis W. Hammond who was had been located and were now in Hawaii. I Corps Vietnam veteran, has already mailed got the news Sunday in an e-mail from Carlene his POW bracelet that bears Denny’s captured by the Viet Cong on February 8, Carlene’s daughter-in-law. ‘‘We wanted you name. I’m still wearing mine. I figure I’ll 1968 and died in a Prisoner of War camp in to know this because you had played a part give it to Carlene in person—at the funeral. March, 1970. Staff Sergeant Hammond was in finding a piece of him and thought you I plan to be there when Dennis Hammond’s one of several American POWs who were might want to know how his story ends fi- long journey home finally ends. held at a camp in Quang Nam Province num- nally . . . his family has gotten the peace we bered ST18. He attempted escape with the need.’’ When I got the news, I cried, then [From the Gloucester County Times, Apr. 20, other POWs in the spring of 1968 and was wanted to smoke a cigar, drink some cham- 2004] shot in the leg by Montagnards in a nearby vil- pagne, dance, sing. I hope to talk to Carlene MARINE’S CHARISMA TOUCHING MANY soon. Dennis Wayne Hammond’s long jour- (By Jim Six) lage. After 36 long years, the Department of ney is almost at an end. He will be buried in Defense has positively identified Staff Ser- Texas, next to his mother and father, some- How does a Marine who died in Vietnam geant Hammond’s remains and will lay him to time in March. Boy, I’d like to be there for more than 34 years ago wind up affecting the rest with full military honors in Bremond, that. lives of so many people, many of whom never knew him in life? It’s a mystery, so far. Texas on May 22, 2004. On Saturday, May 22, I’ll be attending the Staff Sergeant Hammond’s story was [From the Gloucester County Times, Apr. 6, 2004] funeral of Dennis W. Hammond, a Texas boy brought to my attention by a patriotic and by way of Detroit who joined the Marines, thoughtful newspaper reporter for the Glouces- MARINE’S JOURNEY HOME NEARS END served two tours in Vietnam, was captured ter County Times named Jim Six. Mr. Six has (By Jim Six) by the Vietcong in 1968 and died in a POW collected more than 400 dog tags from Viet- The U.S. contacted Carlene Tackitt earlier camp in 1970. nam and has spent over ten years trying to re- this year to tell her they finally had her I got drawn into his life, and death, when turn these identification tags to their rightful brother’s remains. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. I was able to present one of his dog tags to owner or next of kin. As part of this statement, Dennis W. Hammond was captured by the his sister, Carlene Tackitt, in Mexia, Texas Viet Cong on Feb. 8, 1968 and died in a Pris- in 2001. Dennis’ parents, Ernest and Opal, are I am submitting three columns published by oner of War camp in March, 1970. buried nearby in Bremond, Texas. After all Jim Six to be included as part of the RECORD. I’ve been anxiously awaiting news of how these years, Dennis is coming home. His re- [From the Gloucester County Times, Feb. 4, they finally found Denny’s remains. As it mains—possibly found in the mid to late 2004] turns out, the U.S. may have had Denny’s re- 1980s but only recently identified thanks to MARINE’S LENGTHY JOURNEY NEARS END mains for almost 20 years. DNA testing—will be returned to Texas. (By Jim Six) A team went to Carlene’s house in Mexia, Mike ‘‘Tiny’’ Readinger served with Dennis They found him! After 36 years, U.S. Ma- Texas, Saturday—a full-dress Marine, a DNA in 1968 in a Combined Action Program unit rine Sgt. Dennis Wayne Hammond is on his expert, someone from mortuary services. that lived and worked among the Viet- way home from Vietnam. Carlene chose to bury her brother in namese. Dennis was ending his second tour You may remember a story I wrote back in Bremond, Texas, rather than Arlington, be- in the country, had just a couple weeks left 2001. I have more than 400 dog tags that I cause Bremond is where his parents, Opal until he’d go home. gave a friend a hundred bucks to buy from a and Ernest, are buried. Dennis went out with a hastily assembled street vender in Vietnam in 1993. The dog Having given Carlene what we think was rescue team to help an ambushed unit. They tags may or may not have belonged to Amer- her brother’s dog tag in January, 2001, it was were overrun by something like 300 Vietcong ican servicemen. The jury is still out on pretty exciting news when I got word on Feb. fighters. Most were killed, only one or two that. 1 that they’d identified Denny’s body. I escaped and a couple, including Dennis, were But one of the dog tags matched a real per- thought he might have been one of four GIs captured. son. whose remains had been found in north cen- Dennis tried to escape, got shot, was beat- Denny Hammond was captured by the Viet tral Vietnam in mid-January. It seems I was en and nearly starved by his captors. In Cong on Feb. 8, 1968, almost exactly 36 years wrong about that. March 1970, he died, weighing something like ago. He was shot trying to escape and never ‘‘Daddy was probably right,’’ Carlene said 89 pounds, They say he was reciting the mili- quite recovered. By March 1970, the once- when she called me Monday. Back in 1985, tary oath of allegiance, more probably the strapping Marine weighed about 89 pounds. the government believed they had found military Code of Conduct, when he died. He died, some say, while reciting the mili- Denny’s body. Somebody changed their Mike found out about Dennis’ recovery tary oath of allegiance. mind, though, and announced the remains only a few days ago. His voice cracks when Previous efforts by the U.S. government to they had found were really too small to be he tells about starting to read the e-mail. He find Denny’s body had been unsuccessful. In those of a Caucasian and were probably those had to get up and go out into his backyard 1995, a former POW who had helped bury of a Montagnard tribesman. Carlene’s father for a while before getting his wife to read the Denny was able to lead searchers to the didn’t quite buy that story and thought rest of the message. He read it several times grave, but it was empty. those remains probably really were his son’s. after that. On Jan. 20, 2001, in Mexia, Texas, I handed Finally, modern technology caught up Andy Anderson is a school teacher in Fort Carlene Tackitt a dog tag bearing the name with Dennis Hammond. Carlene gave the Worth who ‘‘adopted’’ Dennis Hammond of her brother, Denny Hammond. Carlene’s government a DNA sample two years ago. after getting a POW bracelet bearing his mother, Opal, had died in 1981, out of her Recently, they told her Saturday, they start- name. Anderson is so involved with Dennis, mind with grief for the son who had been ed rechecking more than 860 boxes of re- he has had his students write about the POW captured in the jungles of Vietnam. Before mains from Vietnam. They showed her a pic- every year on Feb. 8. Anderson usually felt Carlene’s dad died, he said it was probably ture of bones they believe are her brother’s. quite depressed on Feb. 8 each year. This the not knowing that had killed Opal, the They made a DNA match through a tooth. year, he didn’t and, in retrospect, wonders not knowing where her boy was. Carlene signed a paper Saturday saying she whether he subconsciously knew Dennis My visit to Mexia was brief, just long accepts the proof and believes these par- Hammond had been found and was on his enough to be the recipient of Carlene’s Texas ticular remains are those of her brother, way home. hospitality and to hand her a donated jew- Dennis. Marty Eddy spent 17 years heading the elry box containing that old dog tag. When I wrote about this in February, sev- Michigan POW/MIA Committee and, because She clasped that little piece of metal eral people contacted me immediately to Dennis had enlisted in Detroit, has followed tightly, not wanting to let go of something offer to pay my way to the funeral. Others, his amazing story. She never met Dennis,

VerDate mar 24 2004 06:17 Apr 23, 2004 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00025 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A22AP8.085 E22PT1 E624 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks April 22, 2004 but has a friend who went through boot camp ceived the 2004 Pioneer Women Award. In we move forward and stop these atrocities with Hammond. March 2002, she was recognized as one of from repeating themselves over and over Now comes the funeral. We’ll all meet—his the most outstanding residents in the San Fer- again. sister from Texas, his brother from Detroit, the comrade-in-arms from Indiana, the nando Valley. In 1998, the Speaker of the As- f teacher from Fort Worth, the woman and sembly bestowed upon her the San Fernando Valley’s Woman of the Year Award. Her H.R. 1799—THE GUARDSMEN AND boot camp pal from Michigan, the journalist RESERVISTS FINANCIAL RELIEF from Gloucester County. achievements are legion and recognition is Maybe then I’ll find a clue to this incred- well deserved. ACT OF 2003 ible mystery, to the charisma of this re- Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me markable hero who died never knowing how in honoring and congratulating Dr. Weider for HON. LORETTA SANCHEZ much he’d affect lives of family, friends and all of her wonderful accomplishments and her OF CALIFORNIA complete strangers. unyielding commitment to education and pub- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES f lic service. Thursday, April 22, 2004 f TRIBUTE TO DR. TYREE WEIDER Ms. SANCHEZ of California. I would like to COMMEMORATION OF THE 89TH express my strong support for H.R. 1779, the HON. HOWARD L. BERMAN ANNIVERSARY OF THE ARME- Guardsmen and Reservists Financial Relief OF CALIFORNIA NIAN GENOCIDE Act of 2003. This bill would allow penalty-free IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES withdrawals from retirement plans during the period that a military reservist or national Thursday, April 22, 2004 HON. SANDER M. LEVIN OF MICHIGAN guardsman is called to active duty for an ex- Mr. BERMAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES tended period. pay tribute to Dr. Tyree Weider who is cele- It is now more important than ever to work brating her 10th anniversary as President of Thursday, April 22, 2004 to mitigate the financial hardship we are plac- Los Angeles Valley College. She is a remark- Mr. LEVIN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to ing on our reservists. At the outset of Oper- able woman whose accomplishments are ex- commemorate the 89th anniversary of one of ation Iraqi Freedom, both the White House traordinary. history’s most terrible tragedies, the Armenian and Department of Defense spoke of swiftly Dr. Weider was raised in South Central Los Genocide. achieving victory in Iraq and bringing our Angeles. She attended local public schools On April 24, 1915, 300 Armenian leaders, servicemembers home within a few short and began her career path as a student at intellectuals and professionals were rounded months. Compton Community College. She completed up in Constantinople, deported and killed, Despite the valorous efforts of our military her Bachelor’s degree in sociology at Cali- under orders from the Young Turk govern- personnel, it is clear that we are facing a very fornia State University Northridge and earned ment. This was the beginning of a campaign different picture. According to DOD, stabilizing a Master’s degree in Educational Psychology. of terror resulting in the deaths of 1.5 million and ultimately winning the peace in Iraq will A few years later, she received her Doctorate Armenians and the deportation of more than require the mobilization of at least 100,000 to degree in Higher Education Administration 500,000. 150,000 reserve component personnel annu- from the University of California Los Angeles. The government of the Ottoman Empire jus- ally for the next several years. Reserve com- Early in her career, Dr. Weider worked as tified this policy by claiming it was necessary ponent personnel comprise nearly 40 percent an Employment Counselor for the State Em- to suppress revolts being launched by Arme- of our current force, whereas they only com- ployment Service in Compton, South Central nians as a consequence of the ongoing mili- prised 2.0 percent of the initial force used in Los Angeles, and Pacoima. She also worked tary operations of World War I. This assertion the invasion. as a therapist in adult outpatient mental was patently denied by survivors and wit- In light of the tragic upsurge in violence over health. She then moved to Los Angeles Mis- nesses. United States Ambassador to the the last month, 20,000 soldiers recently sion College to serve as Dean of Student Af- Ottoman Empire Henry Morganthau reported learned that their year-long deployments to fairs and was later appointed Dean of Aca- at that time, ‘‘Deportation of and excesses Iraq had been extended for an additional 3 demic Affairs. She was then selected as the against peaceful Armenians is increasing and months. Nearly one-fourth are reservists. Director of Educational Programs for the Los from harrowing reports of eyewitnesses it ap- It is apparent that our success in Iraq and Angeles Community College District. In 1989, pears that a campaign of race extermination is Afghanistan, and in the broader war on ter- she began working at Los Angeles Valley Col- in progress under a pretext of reprisal against rorism, is dependent on the continued commit- lege as the Vice President of Academic Af- rebellion.’’ ment of our reservists. And I don’t think we fairs. In 1995, Dr. Weider became the Presi- Not content with perpetrating this atrocity, are doing enough right now to ensure that dent of the College. the Young Turks denied a genocide had taken they are being adequately compensated for Since becoming President, Dr. Weider has place. Generations have since been raised de- their sacrifice. taken significant steps to revitalize the campus nying this tragedy. Such denials are refuted by According to GAO, nearly 41 percent of re- to benefit students and the community at the archival documents and first-hand ac- servists are impacted by a pay discrepancy large. Under her guidance, the college has counts found in such recent scholarly works between his or her military and civilian salary. begun developing plans for the construction of as Peter Balakian’s The Burning Tigris and This is taking its toll. Not only are families five new educational buildings and major ren- Samantha Power’s A Problem From Hell. Di- racking up credit card debt, falling behind on ovations to several campus facilities. Dr. rector Atom Egoyan presented the horror of bills, and losing businesses, but many are Weider has also forged innovative partner- the siege of Van in his film Ararat, which was grappling with not re-enlisting when their serv- ships with various businesses and organiza- based, in part, on the memoirs of Clarence ice is up. tions in the community to provide students an Ussher, an American physician and mis- And the fear of financial hardship may be opportunity to perform community outreach sionary working in Turkey at the time. hurting recruiting efforts. In 2003, every active and become involved in public service. In Detroit and its surrounding suburbs live and reserve component achieved its recruiting Over the years, Dr. Weider has proven to one of the largest Armenian-American commu- goals except the Army National Guard, which be a tireless leader for numerous community- nities in the United States, many of whom are fell short of its recruiting goal by 7,798 (12.6 based agencies and organizations. For exam- the children and grandchildren of survivors or percent). ple, she is currently a member of the Cali- actual survivors themselves. This weekend, I We must begin to alleviate the financial bur- fornia Community College CEO Board of Di- will be attending a commemoration ceremony den on reservists, and I believe this bill is an rectors and a member of the advisory com- at St. John’s Armenian Church in Southfield, important step in the right direction. However, mittee of the Auto Club of Southern California. Michigan, in which some of these individuals it is not enough. Simply allowing our reservists She has also served on the Board of Directors will be in attendance. To those who suggest to raid their retirement is not the answer. for Northridge Hospital Medical Center, Uni- that this ruthless genocide of a people and We must provide better re-enlistment bo- versal City Tomorrow, the Economic Alliance culture did not happen, I ask, what further tes- nuses, we must secure the extension of of the San Fernando Valley, Catholic timony could the world possibly want? TRICARE benefits, we must secure the con- Healthcare West and Temple Ahavat Shalom. Mr. Speaker, for myself and my constitu- tinuation of hazardous duty pay and family Dr. Weider’s hard work and leadership de- ents, I rise today to urge those who deny this separation allowance, and we must continue serves acknowledgement. Recently she re- genocide to accept it as fact. Only then can to push for pay raises for our military families.

VerDate mar 24 2004 06:17 Apr 23, 2004 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00026 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A22AP8.090 E22PT1 April 22, 2004 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E625 In short, we must do everything in our power member this one day that something really American leader who made a tremendous im- to compensate our guardsmen and reservists horrible happened. I was walking down the pact in the lives of many throughout the North for their unprecedented sacrifice. hall when all of a sudden this lady started Texas community. screaming. I looked around, waiting for f someone to come running and help her. I Mrs. Viola Pitts, a native born Texan, spent INTRODUCING CASSANDRA waited for about ten seconds, but no one the vast majority of her life in the heart of came. I ran towards the nurses’ station to Como, a historically black neighborhood in TAMEZ’S ESSAY INTO THE CON- see if anyone was on their way. Three of GRESSIONAL RECORD west Fort Worth. Her vigorous efforts to them were just standing there. I knew they strengthen the voter turn out amongst African could hear the woman screaming . . . I want- ed to tell them something, but was it my Americans, earned her the title of ‘‘unofficial HON. RON PAUL place? I returned to the woman screaming mayor of Como.’’ Mrs. Pitts’ determination, te- OF TEXAS instead. As soon as I walked in the room she nacity and honesty earned her the respect of IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES said, ‘‘Help me, Honey. Please, it’s my leg. I many top elected public officials in North Thursday, April 22, 2004 need to move it.’’ I moved forward to help Texas. her, but then I hesitated. What if her legs Mr. PAUL. Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to were not supposed to be moved? Could I hurt Mrs. Pitts, who was never afraid to confront enter into the CONGRESSIONAL RECORD the fol- her if I moved them? By this time I was get- an issue, worked tirelessly to ensure that the lowing essay by Miss Cassandra Tamez, a ting frantic. I told her I would go get some- Como community received proper funding for high school student who resides in my Con- one to help and ran out. I took five steps out their community center, elementary school, the door, and a nurse was standing there, gressional district. Miss Tamez’s essay, enti- and neighborhood streets. Her selfless con- calmly writing on a piece of paper. ‘‘Um, I tribution to the Como area were recognized tled ‘‘My Commitment to America’s Future,’’ think that lady needs some help’’, I told her. earned her a Voice of Democracy Scholarship She looked up in annoyance and shouted to and honored in 2000, when Tarrant County of- award from the Veterans of Foreign Wars. I another nurse that she needed something for ficials renamed the new medical clinic to JPS am very proud of Miss Tamez’s efforts and I ‘‘The Screamer.’’ I stood there for a moment Health Center—Viola M. Pitts/Como. wish her well in her future endeavors. in shock. They acted as if this woman were Mrs. Viola Pitts was truly a civic minded in- just a nuisance. At that moment I felt ha- dividual who helped make the Fort Worth ‘‘MY COMMITMENT TO AMERICA’S FUTURE’’ tred; clearly that woman was in pain. I did (By Cassandra Tamez) not know what was wrong with her, and I community a better place to live by simply When I think of the word ‘‘commitment,’’ could not help her. There was no point in my being active and involved. Hopefully, through an image of my school’s athletic teams pops being there. her memory we can all continue to draw on into my mind. I think of what the coaches Taking all of my experiences into consider- these same personal qualities that so many of used to say during their pep talks before a ation, I think this is exactly how many other us have come to respect and admire. people think; they feel helpless and insignifi- game, ‘‘There’s no question about it, we’re Mr. Speaker, I honor Mrs. Viola Pitts for her going to win tonight. I have seen the effort cant. They feel too small to make any real put in by this team . . . We have determina- difference in the world. And then I came lifelong contributions and commitment to the tion; we have dedication; and we have com- across this poem by Edward Everette Hale. residents of the Fort Worth community. mitment.’’ My teammates and I would get He said, really ‘‘pumped up.’’ We were ready to go out I am only one, f there and win. Looking back now, though, I But still I am one. do not think that as individuals we were I cannot do everything HONORING SELMA F. BARTLETT truly committed, because commitment is But still I can do something. not merely an effort for one game but for And because I cannot do everything every practice and every game. I will not refuse to do HON. JON C. PORTER I think commitment is doing something, The something that I can do. OF NEVADA whether you have the ability to or not, and I have to admit that this poem has inspired sticking with it. Commitment is following me. Because even though I am but one speck IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES through every single day. Commitment is fo- of sand on a beach, I know that I am a solid cusing solely on the one thing that you com- and firm speck, and that there are other Thursday, April 22, 2004 specs like me that compose the sand. I am mit yourself to. Commitment is binding Mr. PORTER. Mr. Speaker, it is with great yourself to something. It is a pledge. one of many who may carry the optimistic So with all this in mind I ask myself, what attitude of commitment to America. Once pleasure that I stand here today and honor an is my commitment to America’s future? again, I think back to my efforts of recy- individual that has been dedicated to her com- Should I recycle or join a beautification cling, donating money, and pledging my munity for over 50 years. Selma F. Bartlett committee to preserve America? Should I do- time, and realize that they were not futile has been a resident of Henderson Nevada nate money to foundations that help kids? efforts at all. When I recycled, I know it was since 1954, when she began working as a Or perhaps I could pledge my time to hos- probably only thirty newspapers out of tril- banker. In 1958 Selma became one of Ne- pitals or nursing homes to help the sick peo- lions in the world, but what if I recycled once a month? That would be 360 newspapers vada’s first female bank officers, in which she ple of America . . . served in many capacities. Most people would probably think that my a year for a lifetime. I might save a beautiful efforts in any of these would make little dif- tree or even more. As for donating money, Selma Bartlett has given of her time freely ference. After all, I am only one person, a well 88 cents a day from me might not feed and without reserve to the many business and speck of sand on a beach. a child, but if only nine more people in my civic organizations surrounding her in South- state donate 88 cents, then that child has a Recycling . . . Yes, collecting cans and ern Nevada. She has helped Henderson, Ne- glass bottles would be a Tremendous help. total of $8.80, my estimate of money needed for a day. Now, as far as pledging my time vada to become what it is today through her My mother recycles. I went with her one day service and dedication to the people there. to help her put all our old newspapers in the goes, I do not think my time spent in the recycling bin. I started thinking. How many nursing home was a complete waste. I did Through continually striving for the progress, people are there in the world, billions? Out of help one patient who was in pain. success, and growth of Henderson through So once again, what is my commitment to all these people, how many recycle? I her support of educational needs within the America’s future? My commitment is to laughed to myself, probably not that many. community, she has been able to win many ‘‘play to my strengths.’’ My commitment is My mom was definitely wasting her time. to do my best. Like the patriotic commer- friends and the respect that only those like her Donating money . . . I am not rich. How cials on television say, ‘‘We, the children, can achieve. Her example will be a lasting one could the amount of money that I give even are America’s future,’’ and every bit we can in which all will be able to look to for the fu- help one person with cancer or in need of do helps. help? I have seen programs on T.V. that talk ture. Children will have the opportunity to at- about saving the life of a child by just donat- f tend a school named after Selma in which her example will be a lasting impression upon ing 88 cents a day. Then I began thinking TRIBUTE TO VIOLA PITTS about how much it costs for me to eat for those that attend the school. just one day. I estimated that my food alone Mr. Speaker, I congratulate Selma Bartlett costs eight to fifteen dollars. How could a HON. MARTIN FROST on her successes and on her dedication to her OF TEXAS child survive on 88 cents a day? Is it pos- fellow neighbors and colleagues. I know that sible? IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES she will continue to give to those in her com- Pledging my time . . . I used to do volun- Thursday, April 22, 2004 teer work in a nursing home. I would go munity and I sincerely hope that those around there every day during the summer and try Mr. FROST. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to her will see her as an example and learn from and help out however I could. However, I re- commemorate the late Viola Pitts, an African her teachings.

VerDate mar 24 2004 06:17 Apr 23, 2004 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00027 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A22AP8.093 E22PT1 E626 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks April 22, 2004 PERSONAL EXPLANATION versary of its move to Wynnewood, Pennsyl- service in Iraqi Freedom and a Certificate for vania and for its 50 years of dedication and Order of the Golden Spur. Specialist Alvarado HON. CHARLES A. GONZALEZ service to the Wynnewood community. has also been nominated for the prestigious OF TEXAS Established in 1860, Lankenau Hospital is Soldiers Medal for rescuing a fellow soldier in IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES an acute care teaching hospital with an affili- Iraq. ated medical research center on its campus. Thursday, April 22, 2004 Specialist Alvarado now resides in San An- In 1953, Lankenau moved to its present loca- tonio and serves in the Garrison Headquarters Mr. GONZALEZ. Mr. Speaker, on rollcall tion in Wynnewood, Pennsylvania where it at Fort Sam Houston. He has been happily Nos. 118, 119, 120, had I been present I continues its contribution to the overall quality married for six years and has three children. would have voted ‘‘yes.’’ of life in communities throughout the entire Specialist Alvarado served and continues to f Delaware Valley. Lankenau Hospital is known for its pio- serve our country valiantly. Mr. Speaker, it is PAYING TRIBUTE TO THE neering vision in the field of medicine. Its spe- my great honor to recognize him today. GORNICK FAMILY cialties include: a heart center, a neonatal in- tensive care unit, accredited sleep medicine f HON. SCOTT McINNIS services and a cancer center. Lankenau Hos- TRIBUTE TO REVEREND LACY R. OF COLORADO pital offered the first cobalt radiation unit in the HARWELL SR. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Philadelphia area and the fourth in the coun- try. It opened the first hospital-based health Thursday, April 22, 2004 education museum in the country, while also HON. JIM DAVIS Mr. MCINNIS. Mr. Speaker, it is with great creating the first suburban kidney transplant OF FLORIDA pride that I rise today to pay tribute to a dedi- program (now in its tenth year) and the area’s cated family that has provided a tremendous first suburban heart failure and transplant pro- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES service to the Pueblo community for many gram which recently performed its first trans- Thursday, April 22, 2004 years. Rose and Jack Gornick, the original plant on a patient from Philadelphia. founders of the Gornick Furniture Store, and Above all, Lankenau Hospital has a history Mr. DAVIS of Florida. Mr. Speaker, I rise in their sons Jack Jr. and Gene, and now Jack’s of an outstanding medical staff, including phy- honor of Reverend Lacy R. Harwell Sr., a man grandsons Ken and Scott have devoted their sicians who are internationally-recognized who faithfully dedicated his life to serving his time to helping Pueblo citizens improve the innovators in the treatment of cancer, heart family, his congregation, his community and decor of their homes. I would like to join my disease, kidney disease, and other disorders. his country. colleagues here today in recognizing their For example, it was a Lankenau physician The City of St. Petersburg was blessed with longstanding generosity and creative endeav- who developed the first digital hearing aid. Rev. Harwell’s talents starting in 1969 when ors before this body of Congress. The Hospital is proud to have served hun- he came to serve as senior pastor at Maximo What initially began in 1928 as a small but dreds of thousands of patients during the past Presbyterian Church. For a quarter of a cen- successful grocery store on Northern avenue, 50 years in Wynnewood. The community has tury, Rev. Harwell guided his congregation has transitioned into a blossoming and pros- benefited greatly from the outstanding con- and ministered to the poor and downtrodden. perous furniture store that has kept genera- tributions of Lankenau Hospital and its staff tions of customers coming back to furnish their and area citizens, look forward to a bright fu- Rev. Harwell worked to establish substance homes. The Gornick family has devoted over ture of medical achievement and service. abuse programs in the community. As a mem- eighty years of long hours in the store and at Mr. Speaker, I ask that my colleagues join ber of the board of Bayfront Medical Center, trade shows, taking risks to find the cutting- me today in recognizing Lankenau Hospital for he fought for better health care services for edge pieces of furniture that will lure cus- its 50 years of exemplary service to the the poor. tomers into their store. Despite the tough Wynnewood community and the Common- As St. Petersburg struggled with racial con- years during World War II in the grocery busi- wealth of Pennsylvania. flicts, Rev. Harwell worked to unify the com- ness, and the immense amount of devotion f munity. In the 1970s, after the Pinellas County that goes into the furniture business, the fam- School Board ordered the busing of school ily has maintained their Slovenian tradition, RECOGNIZING SPECIALIST children to further integrate public schools, which prides itself on providing the customers ENRIQUE ALVARADO Rev. Harwell, who served on the School innovative items with high quality. The family Board’s Bi-racial Committee, called a special has been able to watch their combined hobby HON. CIRO D. RODRIGUEZ meeting of his congregation to encourage par- and business interests bear fruit as childhood OF TEXAS ents to support public education and to refrain friends grew up to become loyal customers. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES from pulling their students out of the schools. Mr. Speaker it is a privilege to honor the Thursday, April 22, 2004 Rev. Harwell ministered to his community in Gornick Family for their many years of dedica- countless other ways. He was a chaplain and Mr. RODRIGUEZ. Mr. Speaker, I rise today tion to the Pueblo community. They are lucky student government adviser at the University to recognize U.S. Army Specialist Enrique Al- to inherit and pass along to future generations of Florida, a charter member of the Commu- varado, a resident of the 28th district of Texas a wonderful business that gives people a rea- nity Alliance, and he served on the boards of and, most importantly, a returning hero from son to come home to peaceful and relaxing trustees for Eckerd College, St. Petersburg Operation Iraqi Freedom. locales that offer salvation from the hectic Junior College and the Presbytery of South- Specialist Alvarado grew up in Villa Coro- pace of today’s modern world. The Gornick west Florida. In 1986, the local chapter of the nado on San Antonio’s Southside and grad- family is truly a gem in the Pueblo community National Conference of Christians and Jews uated from Southside High School in 1993. In that I hope will long endure as an example of honored Rev. Harwell for his ‘‘strong commit- 1999, Specialist Alvarado enlisted in the US amiable citizens that inspire future generations ment to interfaith service and community in- Army and was assigned as a Cavalry Scout in to work hard and to achieve their dreams. I volvement.’’ wish them all the best in their future endeav- Iraq with the Scout Platoon of the 2nd Bat- Before entering the ministry, Rev. Harwell ors, and I thank them for their service. talion 7th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Infantry Divi- served his country in the U.S. Coast Guard f sion based in Fort Stewart, Georgia. In Operation Iraqi Freedom, Alvarado and then as a chaplain in the U.S. Naval Re- RECOGNIZING LANKENAU served courageously with his fellow soldiers of serve. By the time he retired as a Captain in HOSPITAL the 3rd Infantry Division who, along with its 1986, he had earned the USNR American De- supporting units, was awarded the Presidential fense Medal, Armed Forces Reserve Medal, HON. JIM GERLACH Unit Citation. During Operation Iraqi Freedom, and the USCG Commendation Medal. OF PENNSYLVANIA the division defeated or destroyed four Repub- The citizens of St. Petersburg, as well as IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES lican Guard Divisions, one Iraqi Regular Army Philadelphia, where Rev. Harwell had also Division, three Special Republican Guard Bri- ministered, were very fortunate to have him as Thursday, April 22, 2004 gades, and thousands of paramilitary forces. a devoted servant. On behalf of our commu- Mr. GERLACH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to Individually, Specialist Alvarado received an nity, I would like to extend my deepest sym- recognize Lankenau Hospital on the 50th anni- Army Commendation Medal (ARCOM) for his pathies to Rev. Harwell’s family.

VerDate mar 24 2004 06:17 Apr 23, 2004 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00028 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A22AP8.098 E22PT1 April 22, 2004 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E627 PAYING TRIBUTE TO THE DENT Public Library, the Schwenksville Library, and Latina Leadership Excellence Award from the FAMILY the McCann Library were founded and all US Army and Hispanic Magazine and the went on to eventually become branches of the 2002 Women at their Best Award from Saturn HON. SCOTT McINNIS Montgomery County-Norristown Public Library. and Glamour. Recently, Hispanic Business OF COLORADO In 1942, the Library officially changed its named LTC Kickbusch in their list of the 100 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES name to the Norristown Public Library with the Most Influential Hispanics in America. financial backing of the Norristown Borough For the past three years, LTC Kickbusch Thursday, April 22, 2004 Council. The name was changed again in has traveled the country speaking to youth Mr. MCINNIS. Mr. Speaker, it is with great 1968 when it merged with the Montgomery through the Yo Soy El Army National Motiva- pride that I rise today to pay tribute to a dedi- County Free Library. The Library was then tional Youth Tour. This program reaches out cated family that has been servicing the cars given its present title of the Montgomery to Hispanic youth who face many of the chal- of residents in the Pueblo, Colorado commu- County-Norristown Public Library. lenges encountered by LTC Kickbusch grow- nity for many years. James Dent and his sons In addition to the Library’s impressive ing up in Laredo. LTC Kickbusch offers them Dan, Josh and Roland Dent along with broth- growth throughout the years, the Library has a a positive role model who can identify with the er-in-law Dave Humphries, have devoted their history of contribution to the community. The everyday struggles these young people face. time to providing a valuable customer service. Library established the Backyard Library Van She offers a message that promotes leader- I would like to join my colleagues here today program, along with launching programs like ship, determination, and integrity. in recognizing their generosity and long- the ‘‘Mini-Bookmobile’’ for senior citizens, and Mr. Speaker, I am proud to represent such standing commitment before this body of Con- ‘‘Books-Go-Round,’’ a bookmobile for children a hard-working, dedicated individual as LTC gress. in day care. Kickbusch. The immeasurable impact she has For over fifty years, the Dent Brothers serv- In 2001, the ‘‘Books and Me’’ program made on our nation’s youth deserves the high- ice station at the corner of Abriendo Avenue began at the Library under a grant from the In- est praise. and Lincoln Street in Pueblo have given their stitute of Museum and Library Services under f customers a true full service visit, including the provisions of the Library Services and cleaning the windows, checking the oil and Technology Act administered by the Common- TRIBUTE TO CIRCUIT JUDGE tires—not to mention pumping the gas. The wealth of Pennsylvania. ROBERT J. SIMMS dedication and warmth of the Dent Family has Mr. Speaker, I ask that my colleagues join kept generations of loyal customers coming me today in recognizing the Montgomery HON. JIM DAVIS back to their station. The Dent family has de- County-Norristown Public Library for its exem- OF FLORIDA voted over fifty years of long hours at the sta- plary service to the Montgomery County com- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES tion despite inclement weather conditions and munity and the Commonwealth of Pennsyl- Thursday, April 22, 2004 the occasional customer mishap or prank. The vania. immense amount of devotion that goes into f Mr. DAVIS of Florida. Mr. Speaker, I rise in the family business has helped to send all honor of Circuit Judge Robert J. Simms, a twelve children through Catholic schools with RECOGNIZING LIEUTENANT COLO- dedicated public servant, whose sudden death the money earned from the store. NEL (RETIRED) CONSUELO has left his Hillsborough County colleagues Mr. Speaker it is an honor to recognize the CASTILLO KICKBUSCH and our entire community in shock and mourn- Dent Family for their many years of dedication ing. and commitment to their community. They are HON. CIRO D. RODRIGUEZ Judge Simms presided over a host of high- lucky to inherit and pass along such a wonder- OF TEXAS profile civil, criminal and family law cases dur- ful business to future family members. The IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ing his time on the bench, but whether the cases were closely watched or obscure, Judge Dent family is a wonderful part of the Pueblo Thursday, April 22, 2004 community, and they serve as an example of Simms always strived to do his best and skill- hard work to inspire future generations. I wish Mr. RODRIGUEZ. Mr. Speaker, I rise today fully upheld the highest standards of justice. them all the best in their future endeavors and to recognize Lieutenant Colonel (Retired) A University of South Florida and Stetson I thank them for their service. Consuelo Castillo Kickbusch for her efforts to College of Law graduate, Judge Simms motivate and encourage youth across the f worked as a prosecutor for the Pinellas-Pasco country. I am especially proud of her work with and Hillsborough State Attorney offices, then RECOGNIZING THE MONTGOMERY the U.S. Army’s Yo Soy El Army Tour. as a criminal defense lawyer before being COUNTY-NORRISTOWN PUBLIC Born and raised in Laredo, Texas, LTC elected in 1990. He had been reelected to the LIBRARY Kickbusch overcame the challenges of poverty bench in 2002. to become the highest-ranking Hispanic Judge Simms served both on the Judicial Li- HON. JIM GERLACH woman in the Combat Support Field of the aison Committee for the Hillsborough County OF PENNSYLVANIA United States Army. LTC Kickbusch earned Bar Association and as an adjunct professor IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES many decorations during her service, including for the paralegal program at Hillsborough the Legion of Merit, the National Defense Community College. However, Judge Simms’ Thursday, April 22, 2004 Service Medal, Meritorious Service Medal colleagues will remember him best for his pa- Mr. GERLACH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to (four times), and the Army Achievement Medal tient, unassuming and kind demeanor on and recognize the Montgomery County-Norristown (twice). off the bench. He was a judge’s judge and a Public Library on its 210th anniversary. In 1996, LTC Kickbusch retired from the powerful example to all who knew him. The Montgomery County-Norristown Public U.S. Army after 22 years of service. She On behalf of the Hillsborough County com- Library was founded in 1793 as the ‘‘Norris- moved to San Antonio and founded Edu- munity, I would like to extend my deepest town Library Company’’ by 90 families residing cational Achievement Services, Inc. (EAS). sympathies to Judge Simms’ family. His dedi- in Lower Merion, Norriton, Plymouth, Provi- Through EAS, LTC Kickbusch has realized her cation to service and justice will leave a last- dence, Whitemarch, Whitpain, and Worcester dream of impacting others and serves as a ing impression on our community and those Townships in Pennsylvania. The Library was motivational speaker to audiences ranging who strive to serve justice as well as he did. formally incorporated in 1796. One of the sign- from corporations like IBM to children living in f ers of the Library’s new charter was Pennsyl- some of the roughest neighborhoods in the vania Supreme Court Justice Thomas country. PAYING TRIBUTE TO JACK OTT McKean, who was one of the original signers LTC Kickbusch encourages all of her audi- of the Declaration of Independence. ences to perform to the best of their abilities, HON. SCOTT McINNIS The first library building was constructed in give back to their families and communities, OF COLORADO 1824 on land given by the Pawling family and to never give up hope. LTC Kickbusch IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES members, who were among the Library’s also promotes among her corporate clients the founders. The cost of construction was value diversity brings to the workplace. Thursday, April 22, 2004 $153.43. Her ability to connect to audiences and de- Mr. MCINNIS. Mr. Speaker, it is with great From 1898 through 1937, the Royersford liver these important messages has earned pride that I rise today to pay tribute to a dedi- Free Public Library, the Conshohocken Free LTC Kickbusch numerous awards, such as the cated forester and Korean War veteran from

VerDate mar 24 2004 06:17 Apr 23, 2004 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00029 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\K22AP8.012 E22PT1 E628 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks April 22, 2004 Mancos, Colorado. Jack Ott has devoted the nurses to prescribe medications. In the future, building for a bright economic future. I believe majority of his life to preserving our nation’s as our healthcare systems continue to evolve, that environmentalists and businesses can forests. His enthusiasm spirals throughout the I am certain the nursing profession will as unite to develop strategies that can respect community, as he encourages others to re- well. One thing is clear, nurses will play a vital our health, ecosystem, and promote economic spect their environment. I would like to join my role in the future of healthcare in America. growth, and I look forward to achieving that colleagues here today in recognizing Jack’s Today, there are nearly 2.7 million reg- goal. tremendous service to the Mancos community. istered nurses in the United States. These f Jack has recently been recognized by the nurses are working every day to save lives San Juan Chapter of the Society of American and maintain the health of millions of Ameri- TRIBUTE TO BUSTER AGLIANO Foresters for his fifty year membership in the cans. As a profession, they are one of the organization. After graduating from Michigan most respected and admired for their hard HON. JIM DAVIS State University in 1952, he joined the U.S. work and commitment to their fellow citizens. OF FLORIDA Forest Service, spending thirty years in the Mr. Speaker, National Nurses Week is an IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Rocky Mountain Region. Jack began his serv- appropriate way to honor the work of all our Thursday, April 22, 2004 ice to this nation in the Korean War and today nation’s nurses and I urge my colleagues to is a life member of the Veterans of Foreign join me in this regard. And to the dedicated Mr. DAVIS of Florida. Mr. Speaker, I rise in Wars and National Rifle Association. He is nurses at Montgomery Hospital, I say thank honor of Buster Agliano, an Ybor City icon, also an active member of the community, you for your efforts. who recently lost his battle with cancer. serving as the Treasurer of the Mancos Ma- f Buster was a well loved fixture in the Ybor sonic Lodge and a dynamic member of the community. His family-owned seafood market, Mancos United Methodist Church. CELEBRATING EARTH DAY 2004 S. Agliano and Sons Fish Co., remained open Mr. Speaker, Jack Ott is a dedicated indi- for business long after other shops had aban- vidual who uses his talent to enrich the lives HON. CIRO D. RODRIGUEZ doned the Latin Quarter to make way for bars of members of his Mancos community. Jack OF TEXAS and nightclubs. The market, founded in 1915 has demonstrated a love for forestry that reso- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES by Buster’s grandfather, had since turned its focus to wholesale business, but Buster al- nates in his compassionate and selfless serv- Thursday, April 22, 2004 ice to his town. Jack’s enthusiasm and com- ways kept the front case stocked for his loyal mitment to this nation certainly deserves the Mr. RODRIGUEZ. Mr. Speaker, I rise to customers, and he will be fondly remembered recognition of this body of Congress and this today to acknowledge today, April 22, as Earth for offering his seafood on credit to those fac- nation. I wish him all the best in his future en- Day 2004. It is a day for Americans to recog- ing hard times. Buster could have sold his deavors. nize our responsibility to protect our environ- business for a hefty profit long ago, but Buster ment and enhance our quality of life. Our air, f would never have sold out his customers and water, land and other natural resources sus- community to cash in for himself. RECOGNIZING THE NURSES OF tain human life, and it is our duty as stewards Buster’s fish market was equally well known MONTGOMERY HOSPITAL ON THE of this planet to safeguard these resources for for the political debates that played out in the OCCASION OF NATIONAL NURSES us and for future generations. front of the shop. Everyone who was anyone WEEK With the growth of eco-tourism, environ- in Tampa’s political scene would join in Bust- mental protection and economic growth can er’s informal gatherings to talk shop. In Tam- HON. JIM GERLACH both advance together. Protecting sensitive pa’s political world, Buster was enormously re- OF PENNSYLVANIA land not only preserves our natural heritage spected as a source of advice and counsel, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES but enhances the value of surrounding areas and as a result, local politicians always sought and our quality of life. In South Texas I have his support. Thursday, April 22, 2004 helped protect numerous natural resources Buster was easy to love and easy to re- Mr. GERLACH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to that grace this region. I secured funding to ex- spect. His warmth always shone through his commend the hard-working nurses of Mont- pand the Lower Rio Grande Valley National generosity, his love of family, his dedication to gomery Hospital in Norristown, Pennsylvania Wildlife Refugee and the Texas World Birding serving his community and his persistent posi- in anticipation of the upcoming National Center in Roma, Texas, and I continue to lead tive attitude. I am honored to have called Nurses Week from May 6–12, 2004. and support efforts to complete the Missions Buster my friend. Though National Nurses Week gives us an Trail in San Antonio and the Camino Real de On behalf of the entire Tampa Bay commu- opportunity to celebrate all nurses in this los Tejas National Historic Trail. In addition, I nity, I extend my deepest sympathies to Bust- country, particularly those serving in the have supported legislation such as the Yellow- er’s family. Buster’s legacy in Ybor City and in armed forces, I want to specially recognize the stone Protection Act and the National Forest our hearts will not be forgotten. He was one nursing staff and nursing leadership of Mont- Roadless Area Conservation Act to protect our of a kind, and everyone who called Buster his gomery Hospital in Norristown, Pennsylvania. precious national lands. Protecting these valu- or her friend is a better person for having Their tireless commitment to providing quality able resources is important, contributes to a known him. care is exemplary and I want to say ‘‘thank healthy ecosystem, and provides enjoyment f you’’ on behalf of the people of the Norristown and recreation to hundreds of thousands of area and Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. visitors annually. PAYING TRIBUTE TO GARY Outside of Philadelphia, Montgomery Hos- I encourage every Texan to take a moment THOMAS pital is the oldest general hospital in South- today to appreciate the natural beauty of our eastern Pennsylvania. The original hospital state and also to consider taking actions that HON. SCOTT McINNIS was located in a vacant school at Powell and can decrease pollution. Simple actions such OF COLORADO Basin Streets in Norristown. Originally named as recycling, car-pooling, and turning off the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ‘‘Charity Hospital of Montgomery County,’’ the television when no one is watching can con- Hospital opened its doors on January 1, 1891 tribute to large pollution reductions. Working Thursday, April 22, 2004 with a staff of just six. Today, Montgomery with the entire community, individuals can help Mr. MCINNIS. Mr. Speaker, I would like to Hospital Medical Center occupies two city reduce pollution in Texas. Decreasing pollution take this opportunity to congratulate Gary blocks in the heart of Norristown. It is levels can improve the lives of Texans and all Thomas on his recent retirement from the Norristown’s largest private sector employer Americans by reducing the number of pollution Daily Sentinel in Grand Junction, Colorado with over 1,300 individuals on staff. The entire induced illnesses, such as asthma and cancer. after nearly forty years of service as a pre- staff at Montgomery Hospital, including its Put simply, lowering pollution saves lives and press worker. His behind the scenes efforts nurses, remains committed to providing the increases economic productivity. have helped to ensure the high quality that highest quality of care to all their patients. As a nation, we are moving in the right di- Grand Junction residents have come to expect As Montgomery Hospital has changed, so rection. Pollution levels have greatly de- from their newspaper, and it is my privilege to has the nursing profession. Nurses today re- creased since the first Earth Day in 1970, and pay tribute to his outstanding career today. quire more and more training and education. we continue to achieve greater pollution con- During his career, which began in the days Their jobs are also much more specialized. In trol. I will continue fighting to reduce pollution when operating a press was truly dangerous fact, 49 states now allow advanced practice and to protect our natural resources while work, Gary has seen many changes, including

VerDate mar 24 2004 06:17 Apr 23, 2004 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00030 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\K22AP8.013 E22PT1 April 22, 2004 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E629 four different publishers. Gary’s dedication to population of the Turkish Cypriot Constituent PAYING TRIBUTE TO SHAWNA the paper was most prevalent when the Sen- State for the first nineteen years, or until Tur- VALDEZ tinel burned down in 1974. To ensure the key accedes to the European Union, even paper was still delivered on time he drove though it is their native soil. These Greek-Cyp- HON. SCOTT McINNIS daily to Glenwood Springs to print the paper riots would not have the right to vote for rep- OF COLORADO between shifts clearing the rubble from the resentatives in the federal Senate, further de- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES fire. After 14 years as a pressman, Gary nying fundamental rights to many citizens. Thursday, April 22, 2004 moved to the camera department, preparing Finally, the Annan plan fails to adequately photos for printing. His hard work and skills compensate displaced Greek-Cypriots for the Mr. MCINNIS. Mr. Speaker, it is my pleasure helped establish the Sentinel’s reputation for loss of their property. According to the plan, to rise today to recognize Shawna Valdez for superb color photography. 90 percent of the compensation from the fed- her selfless dedication to the community of Mr. Speaker, I am honored to bring the ca- eral State would be paid for by Greek-Cyp- Dolores, Colorado, and congratulate her on reer of Gary Thomas to the attention of this riots, meaning that Greek-Cypriot taxpayers being recognized by the Dolores Chamber of body of Congress and this Nation. I would like are forced to pay for the loss of their own Commerce as their 2004 Citizen of the Year. to congratulate him on an outstanding career. property. The award is presented to an individual who His tireless work has been crucial in ensuring has shown an outstanding commitment to the The Annan plan is a positive starting point the quality of the Daily Sentinel, and I would Dolores community, and Shawna could not be on the path toward a negotiated settlement, like to wish him the best in his retirement. a more worthy recipient. It is a privilege to pay but it is not an ending point. In order for a so- tribute to Shawna for her well-deserved award, f lution to the Cyprus problem to succeed, the and her ongoing efforts to better her commu- rights of both parties must be equally guaran- CYPRUS SETTLEMENT nity. teed. A lifelong resident of Dolores, Shawna par- HON. MARTIN T. MEEHAN ticipates in a vast array of civic functions in f OF MASSACHUSETTS her community. A past president of the Dolo- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRIBUTE TO PATRICK J. EIDING res Chamber of Commerce, she currently Thursday, April 22, 2004 serves as a member of their board of direc- tors. She also serves on the board of the Mr. MEEHAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to HON. ROBERT A. BRADY Community Center, the McPhee Lake Plan- express my strong support for a just, lasting, OF PENNSYLVANIA ning Committee, and is a member of the Dolo- and comprehensive settlement on Cyprus that res Library Board. Dolores is also an active protects the rights of Turkish and Greek Cyp- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES member of the local Methodist Church and riots alike. Thursday, April 22, 2004 Dolores Rotary Club, and is a past member of As the people of Cyprus head to the polls the local school Accountability Committee and on April 24th to vote on the settlement plan Mr. BRADY of Pennsylvania. Mr. Speaker, it the Booster Club. Her enthusiasm for taking put forth by United Nations Secretary General is my privilege to highlight the accomplish- part in these organizations comes from the joy Kofi Annan, I am concerned that numerous ments of a Philadelphia labor legend, Mr. Pat- she receives in giving back to the community provisions in the proposal fail to uphold the rick J. Eiding. Mr. Eiding is President of the she loves. fundamental rights of the Greek Cypriot com- Philadelphia Council of the AFL–CIO and a Mr. Speaker, I am honored to pay tribute to munity. representative of the working man and the service and achievements of Shawna Since Turkey’s invasion and illegal occupa- woman. He has effectively and consistently Valdez before this body of Congress and this tion of northern Cyprus in 1974, the govern- fought for the rights of the great citizens of Nation. Her efforts to strengthen her commu- ment of Cyprus has vigorously pursued efforts Philadelphia. nity are truly remarkable, and the recognition to reunify the island through an equitable and Mr. Eiding rose through the ranks of leader- she received from the Dolores Chamber of viable settlement. While the Turkish Cypriot ship throughout his career, holding positions Commerce as their 2004 Citizen of the Year is government under the leadership of Rauf such as President of the Asbestos Workers a well-deserved testament to her tireless ef- Denktash has repeatedly stonewalled negotia- Middle Atlantic States Conference and Presi- forts. I sincerely thank Shawna for her service, tions, the commitment of Greek-Cypriots to a dent of the Mechanical Trades Council in and wish her the best in her future endeavors. unified Cyprus has been unwavering. Philadelphia and New Jersey. He currently f The Annan plan, which was originally draft- serves as an official for both the Pennsylvania ed by the Secretary General in November of and Philadelphia Building Trades Councils, as HONORING THE 89TH ANNIVER- 2002, has undergone five major revisions to well as the Pennsylvania AFL–CIO. SARY OF THE ARMENIAN GENO- accommodate the demands of Mr. Denktash. CIDE Mr. Eiding represents the interests of work- I’m concerned that the proposal sacrifices too ing families through his involvement on numer- many of the Greek Cypriots’ needs in return ous labor boards and commissions. He co- HON. MARTIN T. MEEHAN for Mr. Denktash’s acquiescence. chairs the Philadelphia Area Labor Manage- OF MASSACHUSETTS The Annan plan would authorize Turkish ment and serves as Commissioner for the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES troops to remain in Cyprus indefinitely, threat- Philadelphia Housing Authority and the Phila- ening the security and stability of the island. Thursday, April 22, 2004 delphia Planning Commission. He is a mem- While the number of troops would gradually Mr. MEEHAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise to com- ber of the Executive Committee for the Phila- decrease to 650 over a period of 14 years, memorate the 89th anniversary of the Arme- delphia Workforce Investment Board and sits their continuing presence and intervention nian Genocide, in which 1.5 million Armenian on the Board of Directors for organizations rights would prevent Cyprus from achieving men, women, and children were brutally mas- such as the United Way of Southeastern full sovereignty. sacred by the Ottoman Turk regime. The Ar- Pennsylvania and the Multiple Sclerosis Soci- I am also concerned that the Annan plan menian Genocide was one of the darkest trag- ety. would continue to allow Turkish settlers to ille- edies in human history, one that must never gally occupy northern Cyprus. Numerous U.N. Since being elected President of the Phila- be forgotten. Security Council resolutions have called for delphia Council AFL–CIO, Mr. Eiding has On April 24, 1915, nearly three hundred Ar- the withdrawal of all Turkish settlers from Cy- spread the message of the working family, co- menian intellectuals and political leaders were prus, yet the Annan plan would permit 45,000 hosting the weekly ‘‘Labor to Neighbor’’ radio rounded up, deported and executed under the settlers to receive automatic citizenship rights show whose goal is to educate listeners on orders of the Ottoman Turk Regime, marking within the United Cyprus Republic and addi- the issues affecting the current working family the beginning of the first genocide of the 20th tional settlers to remain on the island as per- and to voice the needs and opinions of the century. Later that day, 5,000 more Armenians manent residents. community. were slaughtered in their homes and on the Moreover, the Annan plan imposes tough I ask you and my other distinguished col- streets. For 5 years, the brutal regime carried restrictions on the right of displaced Greek- leagues to join me in commending Mr. Patrick out the systematic destruction of the Armenian Cypriots to return to their homes. The agree- Eiding for his career of service and dedication people through forced labor, concentration ment would prohibit Greek-Cypriots from ac- to the working families of Pennsylvania’s First camps, and death marches, until millions were counting for more than eighteen percent of the Congressional District. dead or exiled.

VerDate mar 24 2004 06:17 Apr 23, 2004 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00031 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\K22AP8.014 E22PT1 E630 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks April 22, 2004 As we look back on the bloodshed and PAYING TRIBUTE TO TIMOTHY vote for your beliefs, not the beliefs of others. atrocities committed against the Armenian LEACH The great privilege of free and fair elections is people, we must recognize the event for the that they are just that, free and fair. Vote free- genocide that it was. As Henry Morgenthau, HON. SCOTT McINNIS ly and for what you think is fair. If that is ‘no’, Sr., the former Ambassador to the Ottoman OF COLORADO do not believe that this is the end of negotia- Empire stated, ‘‘I am confident that the whole IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES tions. They will continue, because a lasting history of the human race contains no such Thursday, April 22, 2004 and equitable solution for the people of Cy- horrible episode as this. The great massacres prus, and the goal of a united Cyprus, is too and persecutions of the past seem almost in- Mr. MCINNIS. Mr. Speaker, it is with a important to abandon, now or ever. significant when compared to the sufferings of heavy heart that I rise before you today to pay Mr. Speaker, I myself have very serious res- the Armenian race in 1915.’’ tribute to the life of Timothy Brooks Leach of ervations about the Annan Plan that I have ex- To deny this truth is to tarnish the memories Aspen, Colorado, who passed away recently pressed in writing to both General Secretary of the millions of Armenians who lost their from injuries sustained in a skiing accident at Annan and Secretary Colin Powell. I ask lives to ethnic cleansing. As a member of the the age of 27. Tim was a man deeply devoted unanimous consent that these letters be intro- Congressional Armenian Caucus, I have to his family, and his job as a psychotherapist. duced into the RECORD immediately following joined my colleagues in sending a letter to His kindness, intelligence and work ethic, my remarks. President Bush urging him to acknowledge the along with his strong desire to help others, Regardless of my personal reservations, it is Armenian Genocide during his April 24th com- gained him the reputation as a respected pro- the people of Cyprus who will vote on Satur- memoration address. By drawing attention to fessional. His loss at such a young age will be day. I hope every Cypriot realizes that they the legacy of this genocide, we can strengthen deeply felt by his family and the community of need to vote for what they believe. They must our resolve to prevent future human tragedies Aspen. understand that, while we are interested in the of this kind. Tim, a native of Charlottesville, Virginia, outcome, there can be no pressure on them. I am proud to represent a large and vibrant earned his bachelor’s degree from the Univer- We will accept any outcome so long as the Armenian community in the Fifth Congres- sity of Virginia in 1998, and subsequently elections are free and fair. sional District of Massachusetts. Every year, earned his master’s from Virginia Common- Have no fear, people of Cyprus, your friends survivors and their descendants make public wealth University in 2000. After earning his will never abandon you. and vivid the hidden details of the Armenian degree, he worked as a counselor for Com- U.S. CONGRESS, Genocide as they participate in commemora- monwealth Catholic Charities in Richmond. Washington, DC, March 23, 2004. In 2002, Tim and his wife Amy moved to tion ceremonies across the Merrimack Valley. Hon. COLIN L. POWELL, Aspen. Tim eagerly took on a variety of chal- Secretary of State, U.S. Department of State, In my hometown of Lowell, the Armenian- lenging counseling positions: opening Leach Washington, DC. American Veterans Honor Guard will lead a and Leach Psychotherapy with his mother DEAR SECRETARY POWELL: We want to procession to City Hall for a flag raising cere- Clare, taking a position on the emergency-cri- thank you for your active engagement in the mony in recognition of the 89th anniversary of sis counseling team at Aspen Counseling issues and negotiations that concern the re- the genocide. The commemoration offers par- unification of the Republic of Cyprus. As you Services, and leading DUI classes and other ticipants an opportunity to remind the world of know, negotiations between the Greek and rehabilitative programs. Despite his workload, the tragedy that befell Armenians of the Otto- Turkish Cypriots are currently being con- Tim always managed to devote time to his be- man Empire. ducted under the framework outlined by UN loved family. Secretary General Kofi Annan on February I am honored to add my voice to those of Mr. Speaker, it is an honor to rise before 13, 2004. my colleagues today in commemorating the this body of Congress and this Nation and pay While we applaud both Greek and Turkish Armenian Genocide. We will never forget the tribute to the life and memory of Timothy Cypriots for agreeing to negotiate the impor- truth. Brooks Leach. He dedicated his life to his tant issues affecting the future of a reunited Cyprus, we believe the timeframe outlined f family, to the service of his community, and to by the Annan Plan is too compressed. Under his profession. His passing is a great loss to the Annan Plan, there is a deadline for the TRIBUTE TO MR. WILLIAM the town of Aspen and the State of Colorado. people of Cyprus to vote on a referendum GALBRAITH My thoughts are with his loved ones during concerning the future of Cyprus on April 20, this difficult time of bereavement. 2004. f As you know, the people of Cyprus have HON. ROBERT A. BRADY been struggling with issues related to the di- OF PENNSYLVANIA A MESSAGE TO THE PEOPLE OF vision and reunification of Cyprus for 30 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES CYPRUS years. It is difficult for us to believe that Thursday, April 22, 2004 concerns that have been unresolved for 30 years can be effectively and permanently Mr. BRADY of Pennsylvania. Mr. Speaker, I HON. LINCOLN DIAZ-BALART settled in negotiations that are scheduled to rise to honor a respected member of the OF FLORIDA be completed in less than three months. Philadelphia community. Mr. William Galbraith IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES It is our belief that a solution should come recently turned 90 years young. Thursday, April 22, 2004 through comprehensive negotiations that do Mr. Galbraith celebrated his 90th birthday not force the citizens of Cyprus to vote on a Mr. LINCOLN DIAZ-BALART. Mr. Speaker, I referendum that may be perceived as an ulti- this April 14, 2004. He has led an exemplary rise today to speak about the upcoming elec- matum. It is also our firm belief that the life filled with admirable achievements. Wheth- tions on the Annan Plan in Cyprus to be held people of Cyprus will not approve any plan er it be graduating from the Philadelphia Col- on Saturday April 24, 2004. they are pressured to accept. lege of Textiles and Science or becoming the I wish to make it clear that there should be It is in the best interest of a permanent, head of a carpet mill, Mr. Galbraith has been no pressure on the outcome of these elec- peaceful solution for Cyprus that the impor- an exemplary figure for our great city. tions. If the Greek or Turkish Cypriots reject tant negotiations between Greek and Turk- This nonagenarian wisely has continued to the Annan Plan, then negotiations will ulti- ish Cypriots be given an adequate amount of show a real zest for life. Until recently, Mr. time to decide these issues. Mr. Secretary, mately continue. This vote will not be the last we respectfully request that you use your in- Galbraith remained an avid golfer, skier, and chance to have a reunited Cyprus. fluence to ensure that the people of Cyprus tennis player. He has traveled extensively in- The goal of the process must be to attain a are given a longer, more appropriate, sched- cluding a trip to China to teach workers how just and lasting solution, not a rushed solution. ule in order to ensure that all issues affect- to use mill equipment. I know the people of Cyprus are being made ing the reunification of Cyprus are settled to Married to Anna, Mr. Galbraith’s family in- to feel that this is the only way to achieve a the satisfaction of all concerned. The reuni- cludes his nephew Clyde Galbraith and his solution, but that is not true. This is the way fication of Cyprus should be settled through niece Joyce Burke. I am quite sure his entire to achieve a pressured solution. In the end, it comprehensive negotiations that do not im- family is very proud of his numerous accom- may be too much to ask that concerns that pose an arbitrary time constraint on the af- fected parties. plishments. have been unresolved for 30 years be effec- We appreciate the support that you have Along with her family and friends, I ask that tively settled in a process that lasted less than provided to the efforts of the UN Secretary you and my other distinguished colleagues 3 months. General in resuming the Cyprus talks and join me in congratulating Mr. William Galbraith I encourage each and every eligible Cypriot your personal commitment and involvement during his 90th birthday celebration. voter to cast a free ballot on Saturday. Please in the process. We urge you to continue to

VerDate mar 24 2004 06:17 Apr 23, 2004 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00032 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A22AP8.104 E22PT1 April 22, 2004 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E631 use your diplomatic abilities for reaching a United States and should therefore be ener- (3) The agreed number of settlers from Tur- just, functional and viable settlement in Cy- getically pursued. As you have stated, a last- key that will remain in Cyprus must be prus. ing peace will benefit the people of Cyprus, clearly defined. This number should be as Sincerely, Greece, and Turkey and at the same time low as possible and a fair immigration struc- LINCOLN DIAZ-BALART. serves American interests in the region. The ture should be developed. ILEANA ROS-LEHTINEN. division of Cyprus and its people must come (4) During the transitional period, the land MARIO DIAZ-BALART. to an end once and for all. A comprehensive that will be returned to the Greek Cypriot settlement appears possible and Cyprus, a side must come under the control of the U.S. CONGRESS, good friend and strong ally of the United United Nations so that the process of return- Washington, DC, March 19, 2004. States, deserves a bright future as a reunited ing this land and the resettlement of the ref- Hon. COLIN POWELL, country in the European Union. The United ugees will be irreversible. Secretary of State, Department of State, Wash- States should help to make this happen. (5) The Annan plan calls for the full demili- ington, DC. We appreciate the support that you have tarization of both, Greek-Cypriot and Turk- DEAR SECRETARY POWELL: We are writing provided to the efforts of the UN Secretary ish-Cypriot sides, so it makes no sense for to express our concerns on certain key General in resuming the Cyprus talks and troops from Greece and Turkey to remain in issues, which are currently being discussed your personal commitment and involvement Cyprus indefinitely. We believe that security under the auspices of the United Nations in the process. We urge the administration arrangements in Cyprus be enhanced (UN) as part of the Annan plan, for the reuni- to continue to use all its diplomatic leverage through an enlarged UN force mandated by fication of Cyprus. for reaching a just, functional and viable set- the UN Security Council. It is with great satisfaction that we tlement in Cyprus. learned of the resumption of the direct UN Sincerely yours, This historic opportunity for solving the Cyprus issue must be energetically pursued. sponsored Cyprus talks. The commitment of MICHAEL BILIRAKIS, We believe that a lasting peace will benefit the parties to negotiate within a specific CAROLYN MALONEY, the people of Cyprus, Greece, and Turkey. time framework and on the basis of the ILEANA ROS-LEHTINEN, The division of Cyprus and its people must Annan plan with the aim of reuniting the is- LINCOLN DIAZ-BALART, come to an end once and for all. A com- land before May 1, 2004, is of immense impor- ROBERT MENENDEZ, prehensive settlement appears possible and tance. It is our sincere wish and hope that GEORGE RADANOVICH, Cyprus will join the European Union as a re- Members of Congress. Cyprus deserves a bright future as a reunited united country. country in the European Union. We appreciate your efforts in the resump- There are certain provisions in the current U.S. CONGRESS, Annan plan that could render it unworkable Washington, DC, March 19, 2004. tion of the Cyprus talks. We also welcome your personal commitment and involvement and should be revised. We feel that the Hon. KOFI ANNAN, United States must help the UN reach a fair Secretary General, United Nations, New York, in the process. We are sure that you are com- and viable agreement that will lead to a NY. mitted to reaching a just, functional and via- strong endorsement by the people of Cyprus. DEAR SECRETARY ANNAN: We are writing to ble settlement in Cyprus. We must secure for the people of Cyprus a express our concerns on certain key issues Sincerely yours, democratic system of governance based on which are currently being discussed under MICHAEL BILIRAKIS, the rule of law and the ideals that guide our the auspices of the United Nations (UN) as CAROLYN MALONEY, own democracy. part of the Annan plan for the reunification ILEANA ROS-LEHTINEN, It is our firm belief that in order to of Cyprus. LINCOLN DIAZ-BALART, achieve this goal the Administration must It is with great satisfaction that we ROBERT MENENDEZ, promote, within the framework of the Cy- learned of the resumption of the direct UN GEORGE RADANOVICH, prus talks, the following proposals: sponsored Cyprus talks. The commitment of Members of Congress. (1) It is absolutely necessary that all legal the parties to negotiate within a specific f obligations of the guarantor powers (Turkey, time framework and on the basis of the Greece, UK), including the security aspects, Annan plan with the aim of reuniting the is- ON THE PASSING OF JUDGE JOHN be in place prior to the two simultaneous land before May 1, 2004, is of immense impor- R. PERRY referenda that will be held on April 20 by the tance. It is our sincere wish and hope that two communities in Cyprus. In addition, all Cyprus will join the European Union as a re- federal laws and no national agreements united country. HON. JOHN D. DINGELL have to be completed and agreed before the There are certain provisions in the current OF MICHIGAN referenda. The people of Cyprus must have a Annan plan that could render it unworkable IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES completed accord to consider so they fully and should be revised. We feel that reaching understand what they are voting to approve a fair and viable agreement will lead to a Thursday, April 22, 2004 our disapprove. Furthermore, the federal strong endorsement by the people of Cyprus. government of the United Cyprus Republic Mr. DINGELL. Mr. Speaker, I rise today with We must secure for the people of Cyprus a heartfelt sadness to acknowledge the death of will have to be able to function immediately democratic system of governance based on and effectively after the new state of affairs the rule of law and the ideals that guide our a great public servant to the State of Michi- is established. It is, therefore, essential that own democracy. gan. On April 12, 2004, Judge John R. Perry the final accord be readily implemented and It is our firm belief that in order to was killed by a hit-and-run driver while walking self-executing. achieve this goal your office must promote, home. John Perry was known for his passion (2) The Annan plan proposes a highly com- within the framework of the Cyprus talks, for the law and for the legal process and for plicated system for resolving property issues the following proposals: that may force rightful owners to give up the enthusiasm and commitment he brought to their property rights. It is essential that the (1) It is absolutely necessary that all legal his family and his community. agreed system for resolving property issues obligations of the guarantor powers (Turkey, Judge Perry was born in Wyandotte, MI on be consistent with the European Convention Greece, UK), including the security aspects, be in place prior to the two simultaneous January 11, 1931. He earned his law degree on Human Rights and international law. from the University of Detroit School of Law in (3) The agreed number of settlers from Tur- referenda that will be held on April 20 by the key that will remain in Cyprus must be two communities in Cyprus. In addition, all 1958 and since then he has never looked clearly defined. This number should be as federal laws and international agreements back, embarking on a 24-year career as an at- low as possible and a fair immigration struc- have to be completed and agreed before the torney and serving as a mentor to many ture should be developed. referenda. The people of Cyprus must have a young lawyers as they worked their way (4) During the transitional period, the land completed accord to consider so they fully through the course of their legal profession. In that will be returned to the Greek Cypriot understand what they are voting to approve 1982, Mr. Perry was appointed to the 36th or disapprove. Furthermore, the federal gov- side must come under the control of the District Court bench and served for 12 years United Nations so that the process of re- ernment of the United Cyprus Republic will tuning this land and the resettlement of the have to be able to function immediately and as an executive presiding judge in the court’s refugees will be irreversible. effectively after the new state of affairs is environmental, criminal, and traffic and ordi- (5) The Annan plan calls for the full demili- established. It is, therefore, essential that nance divisions. Judge Perry was a great tarization of both, Greek-Cypriot and Turk- the final accord be readily implemented and friend to the district court, often lending a hand ish-Cypriot sides, so it makes no sense for self-executing. to younger judges who joined the court. troops from Greece and Turkey to remain in (2) The Annan plan proposes a highly com- While John was known in part for his legal plicated system for resolving property issues Cyprus indefinitely. The U.S. should insist career, he was also known for his compas- that security arrangements in Cyprus be en- that may force rightful owners to give up hanced through an enlarged UN force man- their property rights. It is essential that the sion, his involvement in the community and his dated by the UN Security Council. agreed system for resolving property issues friendship to many of us. John was a good The achievement of a genuine resolution to be consistent with the European Convention husband and father and I extend my deepest the Cyprus issue is in the interest of the on Human Rights and international law. sympathy to his wife, Suzanne, his two sons,

VerDate mar 24 2004 06:17 Apr 23, 2004 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00033 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A22AP8.107 E22PT1 E632 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks April 22, 2004 John and James, his daughter Julie Mulligan, been a member of Troop 631, sponsored by of Maryland ranks 12th in cancer mortality his stepdaughter, Barbara Evans, his stepson St. Mark Presbyterian Church in Ballwin, Mis- rates among the 50 states and the District of James Madigan and his seven grandchildren. souri, since March 2000. Mr. Schopp’s dedica- Columbia. Between 1996 and 2000, African Mr. Speaker, the State of Michigan lost one tion to the values of scouting and his leader- Americans in Maryland outpaced the national of its most important leaders; his family has ship ability are demonstrated in his many average on every leading cancer mortality lost a father and husband and many have lost scouting activities over the years: he has index: lung cancer (68.7 per 100,000 per- a friend. It is with great sadness that we ac- served his Boy Scout Troop as Patrol Leader sons), colorectal cancer (30.6 per 100,000 knowledge his passing but is also my honor to and Assistant Patrol Leader, and is currently persons), breast cancer (35.5 per 100,000 acknowledge the important contributions he one of the leaders of his troop as a member persons), and prostate cancer (75.6 per has made throughout his life. I will miss his of the Executive Patrol and as Assistant Sen- 100,000 persons). It is estimated that 25,310 friendship and the State of Michigan will miss ior Patrol Leader. Mr. Schopp participated in new cancer cases will be diagnosed in Mary- his wisdom and service on the bench. the Junior Leader Training Camp and also at- land, and 10,430 members of my community f tended three Boy Scout High Adventure will die from this disease in 2004. Camps: Northern Tier in Ely, MN; Sea Base in To make these numbers real, on a national IN RECOGNITION OF CECIL O. FL; and OKPIL Winter Camp in MN. basis if you are a black man in the United SEWELL, JR. I congratulate Mr. Schopp for his success in States and contract prostate cancer, you have earning his Eagle Scout Award. First awarded a 73.0 percent mortality rate versus the na- HON. MIKE ROGERS in 1912, the rigorous standards are dem- tional average of 32.9 percent. If you are an OF ALABAMA onstrated in the fact that only 4 percent of Boy African American woman and contract breast IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Scouts across America earn this prestigious cancer, you have a higher mortality rate, 35.5 percent versus the national average of 27.7 Thursday, April 22, 2004 award. I also commend his peers, members of his troop, coaches, teachers and parents for percent. I am sure like me many of you find Mr. ROGERS of Alabama. Mr. Speaker, I their support and encouragement that has these statistics truly shocking. rise today to pay tribute to Cecil O. Sewell, Jr., helped him succeed. According to the American Cancer Society, who on April 25, 2004 will celebrate his 50th Mr. Speaker. It is with great privilege that I the primary cause of disparities in cancer be- year in the ministry. recognize Michael Schopp today before Con- tween African Americans and the general pop- Pastor Sewell was born on August 12, gress. I applaud him for his success and ex- ulation is poverty. Biological or inherited char- 1936, and was called to the ministry in April of tend best wishes for all of his future endeav- acteristics are less important than socio- 1954. He continued serving as a minister ors. I urge my colleagues to join me in hon- economic factors in explaining differences in while he attended college and divinity school. oring Michael Schopp. cancer incidence and mortality among major He graduated from Samford University in Bir- f racial and ethnic populations in the United mingham, Alabama, in 1958, and went on to States. As a result, many economically chal- graduate studies at the University of Alabama. IN RECOGNITION OF THE 18TH AN- lenged racial and ethnic minorities lack access He then attended Divinity School at Houston NIVERSARY OF NATIONAL MI- to high quality health care. The major con- Baptist University, where he graduated in NORITY CANCER AWARENESS sequences of inadequate access to preventive 1982. WEEK services and early detention are that diseases Pastor Sewell has been pastor to six like cancer are more often diagnosed at later churches. He has gone on missions and done HON. ELIJAH E. CUMMINGS stages when the severity is likely to be greater evangelism in twelve states and eight foreign OF MARYLAND and options for treatment, as well as the odds countries, including three missions to Romania IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES of survival, are decreased. The future health and six missions to Brazil. He has served on Thursday, April 22, 2004 of America as a whole will be substantially in- numerous state and national convention com- fluenced by our success in improving the mittees and as Trustee of the Baptist Health Mr. CUMMINGS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today health of minority and other medically under- System. One of the most telling things about to recognize the 18th annual National Minority served populations. Cecil Sewell is that he has been an interim Cancer Awareness Week and to address an Mr. Speaker, this year marks the 18th an- pastor for four churches in his most recent issue that is of grave concern to thousands of nual National Minority Cancer Awareness years, having retired from the ministry and Americans. Cancer is the second leading Week, a national campaign initiated by Con- been called back to service on these four oc- cause of death among Americans, responsible gress in 1987 to heighten awareness of the casions. He is now interim pastor of First Bap- for one of every four deaths. In 2004, over unequal cancer burden borne by racial and tist Church in Saks, Alabama. 560,000 Americans—or more than 1,500 peo- ethnic minority populations and other medi- I am so very proud to salute Cecil O. Se- ple a day—will die of cancer. Over 18 million cally underserved communities. This week in- well, Jr., for his 50 years of ministry, and ap- new cases of cancer have been diagnosed corporates the theme ‘‘Cancer is a Burden, preciate the House’s attention today in observ- since 1990, and about 1.4 million new cases Finding Help Shouldn’t Be’’. The goal is to in- ance of his ministry. will be diagnosed in 2004 alone. I am sure crease the nation’s awareness of the pro- f that each of us has either lost a family mem- grams and services available in minority com- ber or close loved one to this dreadful disease munities and to provide an opportunity to en- HONORING MICHAEL SCHOPP or know of someone who has suffered such a gage impacted communities in the fight loss. against cancer. This week also provides an HON. WM. LACY CLAY In 1971, President Nixon and Congress de- important opportunity to commend those work- OF MISSOURI clared an all out war on cancer. Since then, ing tireless in my district and in communities IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES national investment in cancer research and across this nation to improve the quality of life programs have reaped remarkable returns, in- Thursday, April 22, 2004 for all Americans. cluding a 57 percent decline in cancer mor- Mr. Speaker, on this 18th anniversary of Na- Mr. CLAY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to tality rates. Unfortunately, cancer still remains tional Minority Cancer Awareness Week, I honor fifteen year old Michael Schopp, from the number two killer in America, just behind urge my colleagues to make cancer research Creve Coeur, Missouri. In a ceremony hon- heart disease. And despite all the progress and the eradication of this terrible disease a oring his achievement on May 2, 2004, Mr. that has been made in the battle against can- national priority. Cancer research saves lives. Schopp will receive the Eagle Scout Award. cer, this disease doe not affect all races We must maintain the pace of cancer re- This award is the highest advancement rank a equally. The burden of cancer continues to fall search by increasing the budget of the Na- young man may earn in scouting. on communities of color. Mr. Speaker, African tional Institutes of Health at least 8.5 percent To earn his Eagle Scout Award, Mr. Schopp Americans are more likely to die of cancer for fiscal year 2005. Unfortunately, the Admin- designed, planned and supervised the con- than people of any other racial or ethnic istration’s FY 2005 budget proposal only calls struction and landscaping of a planter and two group. From 1996 through 2000, the average for a 2.6 percent increase, where an 8 percent dugout benches for the Ballwin Athletic Asso- annual death rate per 100,000 people for all increase is needed; thereby falling behind in- ciation baseball fields where he played ball for cancers combined was 257 for African Ameri- flation and far short of what is required to sus- several years. cans, 199 for whites, 138 for Hispanics, 138 tain the current pace of discovery. Mr. Schopp began his scouting experience for Native Americans/Alaska Natives, and 125 Mr. Speaker, we must also address the na- as a Cub Scout in elementary school and has for Asians/Pacific Islanders. In fact, my state tional nursing shortage. Nurses serve on the

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For this reason, the International As- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES As such, we must adequately fund the Nurse sociation of Chiefs of Police and the Fraternal Thursday, April 22, 2004 Reinvestment Act and other nursing workforce Order of Police both support extending the programs. ban. Ms. SLAUGHTER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today Finally, Mr. Speaker, advances in cancer In addition to this important measure, I have to commemorate the 150th anniversary of the prevention, detection and treatment over the introduced two other pieces of legislation to Village of Youngstown, New York. past several decades have increased longevity cut down on shooting deaths. Approximately 1 The Village of Youngstown is a small village and improved the quality of life for many peo- percent of the nation’s gun stores are the that has evolved with the times, but whose ple. Once again, however, not all segments of source of 57 percent of the firearms traced to residents have never lost touch with their the U.S. population have benefited equally. A crimes. H.R. 1540, the Crackdown on Dead- roots. Its history resembles that of many of the strong investment in the National Center for beat Dealers Act, would increase the ability of small towns on which our Nation was built. Minority Health and Health Disparities the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and The area began to grow after the American (NCMHHD) will expand our knowledge about Explosives to investigate record-keeping com- forces took over Historic Old Fort Niagara. health disparities and target initiatives geared pliance among these delinquent gun dealers. Many tradesmen and shopkeepers came to to reduce, and ultimately eliminate, the dis- The second bill is H.R. 821, the Accidental the area during the War of 1812 to provide parate burden of cancer and other diseases Shooting Prevention Act, which requires needed supplies and services to the Fort, on minority and medically underserved com- chamber load indicators on handguns, allow- which sits at the edge of the village. The vil- munities. The Healthcare Equality and Ac- ing gun owners to quickly recognize if their lage was the site of many major battles during countability Act of 2003, H.R. 3459, introduced weapons are loaded. I encourage my col- the War of 1812 and was also a major ship- by the Congressional Black Caucus, Congres- leagues to cosponsor these two bills and help ping port in the 1800’s. sional Hispanic Caucus and the Asian-Pacific reduce the number of gun deaths in America The village was named for John Young who Caucus, would help enable community-based without infringing on the rights of lawful gun originally came from across the river in Can- organizations to increase detection and owners. ada. One hundred fifty years ago, the Village screening efforts; would establish guidelines The three pieces of legislation I have men- of Youngstown was officially incorporated in for treatment modalities for minorities; and tioned do not unreasonably restrict law-abiding Niagara County, on the shores of the mighty would provide additional funding for cancers citizens from using appropriate firearms for Niagara River and Lake Ontario. The village sits on beautiful, fertile Western that impact minorities more adversely, such as sporting purposes or self-protection. Rather, New York land which is renowned for its sail- prostate and breast cancer. sensible gun control prevents firearms from ing regattas and year round sportfishery. The Mr. Speaker, I urge this body to use the getting into the wrong hands. surrounding area is home to many of New 18th anniversary of National Minority Cancer My colleagues in the House and Senate York’s famous apple orchards. Youngstown is Awareness Week to renew its commitment to must understand how important it is that we an internationally designated important Bird the eradication of this devastating disease. To- continue this ban on assault weapons to pre- Area. gether, we can reduce and ultimately eliminate vent parents and children from suffering life-al- With a population of nearly 2,000 people, the disparate burden of cancer and other dis- tering senseless violence should these guns Youngstown is a close-knit community where eases on minority and medically underserved again become legal. communities. everyone is a neighbor. Most people know f each other, and even if you are not well ac- f WILLIAM A. BOOTHE, M.D., quainted, faces smile with recognition and RENEWING THE ASSAULT REACHES 50,000 greetings are exchanged with warmth. Friendly WEAPONS BAN inquiries are made when there has been an HON. MICHAEL C. BURGESS experience with pain—or joy. Anytime a neigh- HON. JAMES R. LANGEVIN bor is suffering from ill health or some loss, OF TEXAS OF RHODE ISLAND the community is there to help, to lighten the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES burden, and to express its loving concern. Be- Thursday, April 22, 2004 Thursday, April 22, 2004 yond the village’s long and distinguished his- tory, Youngstown is simply a place residents Mr. LANGEVIN. Mr. Speaker, today I rise in Mr. BURGESS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate William A. Boothe, M.D. on his are proud to raise a family. strong support of renewal of the Assault Mr. Speaker, on the occasion of the Village Weapons Ban. In 1994, President Clinton successful completion of 50,000 laser vision correction procedures. Dr. Boothe, a bench- of Youngstown’s 150th birthday, I unite with its signed the Violent Crime Control and Law En- residents to celebrate their accomplishments forcement Act, which banned the manufacture mark of success and a pioneer in his field, has certainly set the standard for which his col- and contributions to Niagara County, our state, and importation of many semiautomatic as- and our Nation. sault weapons. This law is set to expire on leagues will aspire. September 13, 2004, just 144 days away. For years, Dr. William Boothe has adminis- f In 1995, the FBI reported that trace re- tered a state-of-the-art refractive surgical pro- RECOGNITION OF THE 25TH ANNI- quests for assault weapons declined 20 per- cedure called Laser In-Situ Keratomileusis VERSARY OF THE LEAGUE OF cent only one year after enactment of the ban. (LASIK) which requires much experience and WOMEN VOTERS OF ALAMEDA Since enactment, criminals are using these extensive research. Dr. Boothe, second to guns less frequently, and innocent lives are none, is one of the first surgeons in the coun- HON. FORTNEY PETE STARK try with the necessary talent required to use saved every day as a result. OF CALIFORNIA the technologically advanced equipment re- I am proud to join 108 of my colleagues as IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES a cosponsor of H.R. 2038, the Assault Weap- quired in LASIK procedures. ons Ban and Law Enforcement Protection Act. As a member of several professional organi- Thursday, April 22, 2004 This vital legislation will permanently extend zations, with an impressive educational back- Mr. STARK. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay the 1994 Act and help keep these weapons ground and years of experience, Dr. William tribute to the 25th Anniversary of the League out of our country and away from criminals. Boothe has provided a better quality of life for of Women Voters of Alameda, California. The If we allow the assault weapons ban to ex- all who receive this surgery under his care. I League of Women Voters of Alameda became pire, our streets will again be flooded with an place great confidence in Dr. Boothe. He will a fully approved Local League in September arsenal of Uzis and AK–47s—guns which are continue to lead the corrective eye surgery 1978. The founders of the League established responsible for pre-ban killings such as the profession for years to come. the organization based on their belief that our Stockton Schoolyard Massacre and a shooting I congratulate Dr. Boothe for his lasting Nation’s democracy depends on an informed at the CIA Headquarters. dedication and selfless efforts in helping cor- and participative citizenry. Twenty percent of police officers killed in the rect people’s vision. Best wishes to Dr. Boothe The Alameda League has made significant line of duty today are shot using these banned and his staff in their future endeavors. contributions to the City of Alameda, as well

VerDate mar 24 2004 06:17 Apr 23, 2004 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00035 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A22AP8.116 E22PT1 E634 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks April 22, 2004 as Alameda County, the State of California, Whereas in August 2003, Kenny Loggins’ INTRODUCTION OF THE CONGRES- and the Nation by supporting sound govern- fans launched a year-long Celebration in trib- SIONAL SCIENCE COMPETITION ment initiatives, providing voter education on ute to the longevity of his outstanding music RESOLUTION ballot measures, conducting candidate’s fo- career; and rums, and registering voters. Whereas the United States Congress now HON. ADAM B. SCHIFF The Alameda League continues to be an wishes to recognize Kenny Loggins for his OF CALIFORNIA active participant in local and regional civic many accomplishments. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES committees and has taken action in address- Whereas it is the overwhelming consensus Thursday, April 22, 2004 ing city, state and national issues through of all concerned parties that Kenny Loggins is careful study. The League reviews issues and much deserving of this honor. Mr. SCHIFF. Mr. Speaker, today, along with takes positions that enhance the quality of the Therefore, I, RICK LARSEN, Member of the 35 of my House colleagues, I introduce bipar- city of Alameda such as clean air and water, Congress representing the Second Congres- tisan legislation to authorize the Congressional education, libraries, civic safety preparation, sional District of Washington State, do hereby Science Competition. This legislation will allow housing planning and development, and open hold up Kenny Loggins for great honor and Members the opportunity to conduct academic space. Additionally, the Alameda League pro- recognition and declare the month of August competitions in the sciences among high vides neutral observers to monitor the activi- to be Kenny Loggins Appreciation Month. school students in their Congressional Dis- ties of the city council, school board and other In witness whereof, I have hereunto set my tricts. boards and commissions within the City of Al- hand and caused the seal of the United States Pre-college science and mathematics edu- ameda. Congress to be affixed this 22nd day of April cation is one of the most important factors af- I congratulate the Alameda League of 2004. fecting the nation’s scientific literacy and Women Voters for their commitment to public awareness, as well as the future supply of service. The organization, over the last 25 f America’s scientific and technological per- years, has provided valuable contributions to sonnel. Unfortunately, indicators of the per- HONORING CLEVELAND READS Alameda, California. I applaud their dedication formance of United States students in pre-col- VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR to making sure their local, State, and Federal lege science and math education indicate a WILMA CHRISTIAN government is close to the public’s pulse as need for improvement, including the need to they continue to reach out to the citizenry increase student interest in science. through education and civic participation. HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH In 2000, the National Center for Education f OF OHIO Statistics, NCES, released its most recent Na- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES tional Assessment of Educational Progress, HONORING KENNETH CLARK Thursday, April 22, 2004 NAEP, on the Sciences. As a division of the LOGGINS United States Department of Education, the Mr. KUCINICH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in NCES has, since 1969, issued National As- HON. RICK LARSEN honor and recognition of Mrs. Wilma Christian sessments on subjects such as reading, math- OF WASHINGTON and every volunteer who participated this past ematics, history and civics. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES year in Cleveland Reads, bringing hope and Unfortunately, the 2000 Science Assess- Thursday, April 22, 2004 possibility through the gift of literacy to count- ment found that from 1996, the first year a less children and adults—thereby changing Science Assessment was completed, to 2000, Mr. LARSEN of Washington. Mr. Speaker: their lives forever. I also rise in recognition of proficiency in the sciences by America’s 12th Whereas Kenneth Clark Loggins was born Cleveland Reads Volunteer of the Year Nomi- graders declined. Using a scale of 0–300, in Everett, Washington, on January 7, 1948 nees: Andy Everidge; Anne Gannon; Edna America’s 12th graders scored 147, with 47 and is now professionally known as Kenny Goodwin; Stephanie Hiedman; Reid Isaac; percent of students testing below a basic Loggins; and Kristen Monchak; and Elaine Thiery. knowledge in the sciences. Only 34 percent of Whereas Kenny Loggins has become one of Established in 1987, Cleveland Reads, a the most world-renowned singers/songwriters students showed a basic knowledge and even non-profit organization, has consistently more discouraging, only 16 percent of stu- and guitarists of his time; and worked to draw individuals, businesses and Whereas Kenny Loggins has enjoyed a dents tested at or above a proficient knowl- agencies into their, volunteer literacy projects music career that has spanned more than edge in the sciences. and campaign. Mrs. Christian, seventy-seven three decades; and Coupled with these declining scores and de- years young, consistently reflects a joyous, Whereas Kenny Loggins has sold over 20 clining interest in the sciences from pre-col- caring and enthusiastic attitude throughout her million albums worldwide; and, he has attained lege students, enrollment in graduate science busy days in service to others. 12 Platinum Plus albums and 14 Gold albums; and engineering programs over the last dec- Every Monday through Friday for the past and ade has not kept pace with foreign student en- Whereas the music of Kenny Loggins has three years, Mrs. Christian volunteers morn- rollment in these same programs. According to spanned many genres, earning both the re- ings as an Experience Corps Tutor at Marion- a report released by the National Science spect of his peers and a widely-diverse fan Sterling Elementary School, then volunteers Foundation, enrollment in graduate science base; and her lunch hour to prepare and serve meals to and engineering programs by United States Whereas Kenny Loggins has earned a rep- disabled residents of the Golden Age Center. citizens and permanent residents from 1993 to utation of historical importance in the field of Then remarkably, she heads back to Marion- 2001 declined by over 10 percent from just film music for his creative contribution to Sterling School for three more hours of tutor- over 330,000 students to 296,000 students. movie soundtracks; and ing. All the while, her levels of enthusiasm and However, at the same time, enrollment in Whereas Kenny Loggins is active in envi- energy remain as expansive as her love and these same programs by foreign students liv- ronmental and social projects; and concern for others. ing in the United States with temporary visas Whereas Kenny Loggins tirelessly gives his Mr. Speaker, please join me in honoring rose by over 26 percent from just over time, talents, and resources to benefit these every Volunteer of the Year Award nominee, 105,000 in 1993 to approximately 133,000 in organizatons and his community; and especially, Mrs. Wilma Christian, as she is 2001. Whereas Kenny Loggins is well respected named the Volunteer of the Year by Cleveland Global competition and rapid advances in and admired throughout the entertainment in- Reads. Mrs. Christian’s patience, kindness science and technology increasingly require a dustry for his enormous impact on the world of and concern for our children and our elderly national workforce that is more scientifically music; and offers them strength, hope and a promise of a and technically proficient and Congress must Whereas Kenny Loggins is loved and appre- better tomorrow, where none existed before. take action to support the need to develop na- ciated by his family, friends, and devoted fans; By giving of her time and talent to the children tional expertise in the areas of science and and at Marian-Sterling Elementary School, Mrs. engineering. Whereas in the month of August of 2000, Christian empowers them daily with the price- Americans have been responsible for some Kenny Loggins was the first recipient of the less tool of literacy, which leads to under- of the most fantastic scientific discoveries. Hollywood Film Festival’s Outstanding standing and offers these children the self- From Thomas Edison’s work with electricity, Achievement in Songwriting Award; and in that confidence to dream and to achieve. By rais- Dr. Jonas Salk’s discovery of the Polio vac- same month, he also received a Star on the ing up the life of a child, Mrs. Christian raises cine, to the development of the personal com- Hollywood Walk of Fame; and up our entire community. puter and the Internet, Americans and their

VerDate mar 24 2004 06:17 Apr 23, 2004 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00036 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A22AP8.120 E22PT1 April 22, 2004 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E635 discoveries have changed the world in remark- housing a research tower for UMDNJ-Robert IN MEMORY OF WILLIAM MAURER able and unmistakable ways. Even today, Wood Johnson Medical School and UMDNJ- America’s space program is coordinating our School of Public Health was opened. In New HON. JOHN P. MURTHA most sophisticated space exploration effort Brunswick, the steel structure for the Child OF PENNSYLVANIA ever. The Mars Rover program is a tremen- Health Institute was completed and the new IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES dous scientific success developed by NASA’s wing of Cancer Institute of New Jersey facility Thursday, April 22, 2004 best and brightest scientists. will open in early 2005. On the Stratford cam- Yet if academic indicators are correct, pus, the University Doctors Pavilion is open Mr. MURTHA. Mr. Speaker, it is with great America will face a vast drain of scientific and construction is underway for a new wing sadness that I share with my colleagues the knowledge and ambition in the near future and of the Science Building. news that a distinguished Veteran and long- we must begin to ask ourselves where we will Complementing these outstanding efforts, time friend, Bill Maurer, has passed away. I find America’s next Dr. Salk or the talent to other initiatives include, the establishment of a submit the following announcement: develop America’s future missions in space. University Professorship Program which has to William W. ‘‘Bill’’ Maurer, 72, of Fort Collins Congress has a clear interest in ensuring date, named 15 researchers to the faculty. died Tuesday, April 13, 2004, at Poudre Valley that America’s great scientific past and This program significantly increased the over- Hospital. He passed peacefully with his family present continues into the future. The Con- head revenues to the University as the re- members at his side. gressional Science Competition is an effective searchers brought with them more than $7.5 While in the Wyoming National Guard he way for Congress to demonstrate leadership in million in federal funding. The University also rose from the rank of private to sergeant first promoting scientific education as a national created a program that is unique in the na- class and was ultimately commissioned as a priority, to show support for the process of sci- tion—the Master Educators Guild—which rec- second lieutenant in 1953. He was called to entific inquiry, and to foster enthusiasm for ognizes teaching excellence. The Guild now active duty in the, Army in mid 1953 and at- science. I urge all of my Colleagues to join me has 48 faculty members. Through collabora- tended the Artillery Basic Officers Course at in cosponsoring this legislation and in doing tion with other colleges and universities Fort Sill, Okla., and then joined the 37th Infan- so, indicate their support for making science throughout the state, a school of public health try Division at Fort Polk, La. education and interest a national priority. emerged. As a result of this effort and Dr. He married Joyce Marie Huntzinger in f Cook’s leadership, the School of Public Health Douglas on Dec. 28, 1953. They were blessed established the Institute for the Elimination of with two children, Deborah Ruth and David TRIBUTE TO DR. STUART D. COOK Health Disparities. William. During their marriage, Bill and Joyce Mr. Speaker, as he returns to the faculty at traveled to many duty assignments around the HON. DONALD M. PAYNE UMDNJ-New Jersey Medical School to con- world with tours of duty in Fort Polk, La.; Fort OF NEW JERSEY tinue his clinical practice and research in mul- Sill, Okla.; Fort Riley, Kan.; Germany; Fort IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES tiple sclerosis, I urge my colleagues to com- Leavenworth, Kan.; and Washington, D.C. mend Dr. Cook for all that he has done in his During his military career Bill commanded the Thursday, April 22, 2004 years as president of UMDNJ. 5th Battalion, 29th Artillery in the Republic of Mr. PAYNE. Mr. Speaker, it is with a great f Vietnam and the 1st Infantry Division Artillery deal of respect that I rise to acknowledge the at Fort Riley. He also was a graduate of the HAPPY 50TH WEDDING ANNIVER- accomplishments made by Dr. Stuart D. Cook Army Command and General Staff College SARY, HENRY AND BARBARA during his tenure as president of the University and the U.S. Army War College. During his WIRSTSHAFTER of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey military career he served in many high-level (UMDNJ). As Dr. Cook steps down from the positions that included tours of duty as an presidency after six years, the Concerned Citi- HON. LORETTA SANCHEZ Army liaison officer to the U.S. Senate, deputy zens at UMDNJ and the UMDNJ-University OF CALIFORNIA chief of legislative liaison, Office, Secretary of Hospital are proud of the contributions he has IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the Army and deputy secretary of defense -leg- made to this institute of excellence. Thursday, April 22, 2004 islative affairs. He retired from the Army on During his presidency, Dr. Cook partnered Ms. LORETTA SANCHEZ of California. Mr. June 30, 1979, with more than 30 years of with the Board of Trustees at UMDNJ, faculty, Speaker, I rise today to honor two very ex- service at the rank of brigadier general. His staff and students to create a compelling vi- traordinary Americans who are celebrating military decorations include the Silver Star, sion for the future. Through his efforts, federal their 50th wedding anniversary—Henry and one OLC; Legion of Merit, one OLC; Defense research support to UMDNJ more than dou- Barbara Wirstschafter. Superior Service Medal, the Soldiers Medal, bled over the past five years. Over the past Henry and Barbara are a joy to know. the Bronze Star Medal for valor, one OLC; the four years, the university’s funding from the Perky, humorous, and filled with the spirit of Purple Heart medal, one OLC; the Meritorious National Institutes of Health has increased at life, the two share their love and their youthful Service Medal, two OLC; the Air Medal for a faster rate than the average for all schools spirit with their four children: Gary, Joy, Robert valor, 12 OLC; and the Army Commendation and universities in the nation. The National and Greg, and their six grandchildren. Medal, three OLC, and numerous foreign and Science Foundation, in its most recent For many years, the two have participated service awards. rankings of research universities across the in the life of the community. Henry and Bar- After his retirement he joined Chrysler Cor- nation, ranks UMDNJ as the number one re- bara met back in 1953, and were married in poration as director of the Washington office search university in New Jersey as measured June of 1954 in McGee, Arkansas. Since that of the Chrysler Defense subsidiary. In 1981 by federal research expenditures and 71st out time they have had the opportunity to tour the Chrysler Defense was purchased by General of the top 100 research universities in the country. They even saw the world come to- Dynamics Corporation, he assumed new du- country. This marks the university’s highest gether when they volunteered for the 1984 ties in the General Dynamics Washington Cor- ever ranking. Olympic Games in Los Angeles. porate Office as manager of legislative affairs. Under Dr. Cook’s leadership, the university In addition, they recognize the special In 1984 he was promoted to corporate director is in the midst of a $535 million statewide cap- needs of the community. Henry and Barbara of legislative affairs and later became cor- ital construction program to upgrade existing have been loyal and dedicated in helping the porate vice president for congressional rela- space and provide new space for scientists less fortunate. They assist the hungry with tions in 1991. He retired from General Dynam- and clinicians. On the Newark campus, which their involvement with Meals on Wheels, and ics in March 1994, and Bill and Joyce relo- is in the heart of the 10th Congressional Dis- they assist the poor by providing families with cated to their retirement home in Fort Collins, trict, the University Behavioral Health Sciences affordable housing units. Their loyalty and where he still remained active as a consultant Building and the International Center for Public dedication to assisting others is a true virtue. to General Dynamics. Health have been completed. Additionally, Surely their secret to a long happy life to- He was a 43-year member of the American construction of the UMDNJ-New Jersey Med- gether is to be warm, outgoing, motivated, op- Legion, a life member of the Retired Officers ical School-University Hospital Cancer Center timistic, and to be of service to others. For Association, the Reserve Officers Association and a second Ambulatory Care Center are un- Henry and Barbara, their marriage has been and the Army War College Alumni Associa- derway. Construction of a new clinical building filled with many wonderful memories. All who tion. for the UMDNJ-New Jersey Dental School will know Henry and Barbara have been charmed Bill was a generous, caring man who will be be completed in the first quarter of next year. by their presence. Happy 50th wedding anni- missed by all who knew him. He was a won- On the Piscataway campus, a new building versary, and best wishes. derful husband, father and grandfather.

VerDate mar 24 2004 06:17 Apr 23, 2004 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00037 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A22AP8.124 E22PT1 E636 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks April 22, 2004 Bill is survived by his daughter, Debbie Mr. Speaker, I urge all members to support THE PRESERVING ACCESS TO Prentiss; his son-in-law, Paul; grandsons, these two much-needed reforms to the BIA to AFFORDABLE DRUGS ACT Jason and Steven Prentiss of Fort Collins; his make our Indian recognition process more son, David Maurer of Fort Collins; and his transparent and more equitable for all parties HON. ROBERT MENENDEZ brother, Richard C. Maurer of Manassas, Va. involved. OF NEW JERSEY Bill was preceded in death by his beloved IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES wife, Joyce of 48 years; and his parents, Rich- f Thursday, April 22, 2004 ard and Lenore Maurer. f HONORING WALLA WALLA Mr. MENENDEZ. Mr. Speaker, today I am COUNTY’S 150TH BIRTHDAY proud to be joining Senator CORZINE and my INTRODUCTION OF BIA REFORM Democratic Colleagues from New Jersey in in- LEGISLATION troducing the Preserving Access to Affordable HON. GEORGE R. NETHERCUTT, JR. Drugs Act to preserve the drug benefits that HON. ROB SIMMONS OF WASHINGTON millions of seniors in our country currently enjoy. Unfortunately, the misguided Medicare OF CONNECTICUT IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Prescription Drug, Improvement, and Mod- Thursday, April 22, 2004 ernization Act of 2003, which was recently Thursday, April 22, 2004 signed into law, threatens to reduce or elimi- Mr. SIMMONS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today on Mr. NETHERCUTT. Mr. Speaker, today I nate the prescription drug benefits that millions behalf of the entire Connecticut House delega- come before the House of Representatives to of seniors across the country already have. tion to introduce legislation to provide uniform pay tribute to Walla Walla County on its 150th Based on these and other detrimental provi- criteria for the administrative acknowledgment birthday. Nestled in the valley of the Blue sions in the new law, which seniors continue and recognition of Indian tribes, and for other Mountains, Walla Walla County anchors the to oppose vehemently, we should simply re- purposes. southern end of the 5th Congressional District peal the entire bill outright. But in the mean- Today’s legislation seeks to codify in statute of Washington State. time, the bill I’m introducing today highlights the seven mandatory criteria for the recogni- During their exploration of the Louisiana the most egregious loss of benefits that sen- tion of Indian tribes and to end the ‘‘revolving Purchase, Meriwether Lewis and William Clark iors will suffer under the new law, and pro- door’’ exemption that allows former BIA offi- passed through Walla Walla County on the vides mechanisms to ‘‘hold harmless’’ those cials to represent and lobby on behalf of Nez Perce trail on their return trip East. In the seniors who already have good drug cov- groups seeking recognition immediately after 1800s, numerous settlements, forts, and trad- erage. they leave the federal government. ing posts were established in the region by The Congressional Budget Office has esti- The Connecticut congressional delegation fur-traders. The Walla Walla Valley was also mated that as many as 1.7 million retirees recently met with Interior Secretary Gale Nor- home to a diverse Native American population could lose their employer-based prescription ton. At that meeting, I raised the two issues including the Walla Walla, Yakama, Nez drug benefits as a result of the new Medicare contained in this legislation. With regard to Perce, Umatilla and Cayuse tribes. In fact, the prescription drug benefit. Also as a result of putting the seven criteria in statute, Secretary name Walla Walla is of Indian origin and the new law, hundreds of thousands of seniors Norton said that she had no ‘‘immediate objec- means ‘‘many waters.’’ currently enrolled in state pharmacy assist- tion to it.’’ When asked about ending the ‘‘re- The 1st Washington Territorial Legislature ance programs (SPAPs) will be forced out of volving door’’ exemption, she responded even created Walla Walla County on April 25, 1854. those programs and into a private Medicare more favorably, saying that since coming to After the Washington Territory was established drug plan. Approximately 6 million seniors who the Interior Department she had been ‘‘trou- in 1853, Walla Walla County was established are dually eligible for Medicare and Medicaid bled by it.’’ Mr. Speaker, I am encouraged that a year later and stretched from the crest of the will lose access to their Medicaid prescription we have found common ground with Secretary Cascades to the crest of the Rockies, an area drug benefits, which is more generous and Norton on these two key issues and I’m hope- now represented by 13 congressional districts. has greater access to a variety of drugs. And, ful that our delegation can work with her and Today, Walla Walla County is home to many despite the fact that the new Medicare law has the BIA to pass this bill. wonderful towns, including Walla Walla, huge gaps in coverage, seniors who choose to Tribes need to be granted the federal status Waitsburg, Prescott, Burbank, Dixie, Touchet, enroll in the new drug benefit will be prohibited they deserve and accorded their sovereign Lowden, Wallula, and College Place. from purchasing Medigap coverage to pay for rights, but the determination to acknowledge Walla Walla is known for its gorgeous sce- prescription drugs not covered by the new such tribes cannot and should not be made nery, expansive farmlands, miles of beautiful Medicare benefit. unless these groups clearly meet all seven of forests, and historic cityscape. Although the In my home state of New Jersey, alone, the criteria. To ensure these standards are area is famous for its sweet onions, Walla 94,000 retirees will lose their employer-based met, my legislation would codify each of these Walla farms produce vast amounts of wheat, prescription drug benefits. More than 150,000 seven criteria, ensuring that ‘‘federal acknowl- barley, apples, asparagus, alfalfa, carrots, low-income seniors in New Jersey who are edgement or recognition shall not be granted cherries, corn, garbanzo beans, and green dually eligible for, and enrolled in, both Medi- to an Indian tribe unless the Indian tribe has peas. More recently, Walla Walla has become care and Medicaid will lose access to the met all of the criteria listed.’’ This law will pro- one of the fastest growing wine producing re- Medicaid drug benefits they currently rely on. vide an equitable process to groups that clear- gions in the country. And 220,000 New Jersey seniors who are cur- ly meet all seven tests, while preventing rently enrolled in Pharmaceutical Assistance claims from groups that fall short of one of Walla Walla County is a wonderful place to for the Aged and Disabled (PAAD) and Senior these standards. No longer will the BIA be live. It offers year-round cultural events includ- Gold, the state’s pharmacy assistance pro- able to pick and choose among these criteria ing theater, musical performances, art dis- grams for the aged and disabled, will face dis- to find in favor of a petitioner. plays, and wonderful festivals. The county is ruption in coverage and will likely receive less What’s more, Mr. Speaker, my legislation also home to three institutions of higher learn- drug coverage than they currently receive. would end the so-called ‘‘revolving door’’ ex- ing: Walla Walla College, Walla Walla Com- It is my view—and based on what I have emption that allows former BIA officials to im- munity College, and Whitman College, all of heard in town hall meetings in my district, the mediately begin representing petitioning which add greatly to the vitality of the area. view of an overwhelming majority of seniors in groups before their former colleagues and em- The city of Walla Walla is also home to what this country—that no senior should be made ployer. When members of Congress or other Sunset magazine named as the ‘‘Best Main worse off by the new Medicare law. members of the executive branch leave gov- Street in the West.’’ The legislation I’m introducing today will: ernment service for the private sector they If you haven’t made vacation plans or vis- Preserve employer-based retiree prescrip- must refrain from lobbying for one year. It is ited Walla Walla and its surrounding area be- tion drug coverage by allowing employer ex- unfair to have one particular agency exempted fore, this is surely the time to come to Wash- penditures on drug costs to count toward the from this law. Moreover, it is particularly trou- ington and join us in celebrating Walla Walla out-of-pocket threshold of $3,600. By not blesome that this agency enjoys such an ex- County’s 150th birthday. Walla Walla County counting toward the catastrophic cap any emption given the significant role that money, is one of the most beautiful places in America, costs covered by employer-provided retiree gambling, and political influence have come to and I am proud to say I represent this area benefits, those employers that maintain their play in recognition decisions. and the people who call it home. retiree health benefits would see their retirees

VerDate mar 24 2004 06:17 Apr 23, 2004 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00038 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A22AP8.127 E22PT1 April 22, 2004 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E637 receive less of a Medicare subsidy than a Fortune magazine, for example, called her a RECOGNIZING ASIAN AMERICAN beneficiary without employer-provided bene- ‘‘powerhouse’’ in the business. During her ten- HERITAGE MONTH, THE EAST fits. Without this fix, approximately 94,000 ure as president of BMI, which represents SAN GABRIEL VALLEY JAPA- New Jersey seniors and 1.7 million retirees more than 300,000 songwriters and com- NESE COMMUNITY CENTER, AND nationwide will likely lose their employer-based posers in all musical genres, Frances helped THE CONTRIBUTION OF JAPA- drug coverage. the organization triple its revenues. Last year, NESE AMERICANS IN WORLD Enable states, if they choose, to administer BMI distributed $533 million in royalties to WAR II the Medicare prescription drug benefit through songwriters and composers. their existing state pharmacy assistance pro- gram. This means that my home state of New Frances has helped shape copyright-protec- HON. HILDA L. SOLIS Jersey could continue to provide prescription tion legislation both here in the U.S. and OF CALIFORNIA drug benefits to seniors through the very suc- abroad. Her business acumen and commit- cessful and popular existing PAAD and Senior ment to the music industry have garnered her IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Gold programs. As a result, these seniors will the utmost respect. An outstanding advocate not have to enroll in the less-generous Medi- for the artists who write songs and compose Thursday, April 22, 2004 care drug program, will be able to remain in music, she has helped me better understand Ms. SOLIS. Mr. Speaker, I stand to recog- PAAD and Senior Gold, and will experience music-industry issues during my tenure here in nize the 100th Infantry Battalion, 442nd Regi- no disruption in coverage. the House of Representatives. I sincerely have mental Combat Team, Military Intelligence Ensure that states can provide supplemental appreciated her friendship and candid advice Service, 522nd Field Artillery Battalion, 232nd Medicaid prescription drug coverage to com- over the years. plement the Medicare drug benefit to seniors Combat Engineer Company, 1399th Engineer- Despite her busy and hectic schedule, who are dually eligible for Medicare and Med- ing Construction Battalion, and the many Jap- Frances took part in numerous civic organiza- icaid. Currently in New Jersey, 152,000 low-in- anese American men and women who bravely tions and charities. And she never forgot her come seniors and disabled individuals who are served our country during World War II. I also Medicare eligible receive 100% of their drug Tennessee roots. Instrumental in helping would like to recognize the leadership of the coverage through the state Medicaid program. country music become a mainstream enter- East San Gabriel Valley Japanese Community The Medicare bill replaces Medicaid coverage tainment venue, Frances began her career at Center for organizing the Cherry Blossom Fes- with more limited drug coverage and prohibits country radio station WSM in Nashville, Ten- tival in West Covina, CA in honor of Asian states from wrapping around the Medicare nessee, and was inducted into the Country American Heritage Month and in honor of the benefit with Medicaid coverage. This bill will Music Hall of Fame in 1992. Her service to the contribution Japanese Americans have made enable states to completely wrap around industry has been truly remarkable. I congratu- to the United States of America. late her for her dedication to the industry and through the Medicaid program. As the U.S. entered World War II in late wish her well in future endeavors. Restore Medicare beneficiaries’ ability to 1941, many living during that period, including purchase supplemental drug coverage through the government, questioned the loyalty of Jap- the Medigap program. Under the new law, f anese Americans to the United States. Sadly, those who participate in the new Part D drug thousands of Japanese Americans were heav- benefit are prohibited from purchasing supple- HONORING EILEEN DAVIS UPON mental drug coverage through the Medigap HER RETIREMENT ily scrutinized and sent to live in confinement program. at concentration camps throughout the dura- Eliminate the premium support (Medicare tion of the war. Additionally, the U.S. govern- privatization) demonstration program. This is HON. THADDEUS G. McCOTTER ment would not enlist soldiers of Japanese de- particularly important for Gloucester, Camden, scent into its military, due to its growing dis- OF MICHIGAN Burlington and Salem counties in southern trust of Japan. It was not until February 1, New Jersey, which currently meet the quali- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 1943, that the U.S. reversed its decision on fications to be selected to participate in this enlisting Japanese Americans to the armed program. Thursday, April 22, 2004 forces, as one of the first Japanese American Simply stated, a Medicare prescription drug infantry divisions known as the 442nd Regi- Mr. MCCOTTER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today benefit that chips away at the generous drug mental Combat Team was formed. in honor of Eileen Davis upon her retirement coverage that some seniors already enjoy is after 15 years of service to the citizens of the Despite their questioned patriotism, many hardly a benefit at all. The new Medicare law City of Livonia. Japanese Americans proudly demonstrated is bad for seniors and should be repealed; but their loyalty to the U.S. by volunteering to de- Eileen Davis began her service to the citi- in the meantime, at the very least, we must do fend their adopted country. As loyal American no harm. That’s exactly what this bill intends zens of Livonia in 1989 when she accepted soldiers, they did everything necessary to as- to do. the full time Clerk I position. Over the next 15 sist the United States during the war. Whether years she was promoted twice to the positions f it be fighting enemies in war-torn Europe, pro- of Clerk Il and Elections Record Clerk. During HONORING FRANCES PRESTON viding the U.S. military with invaluable human this time, she processed rezoning and waiver intelligence, or engineering and constructing FOR HER MUSIC INDUSTRY AC- use petitions, handled the recording of ease- COMPLISHMENTS military bridges with unmatched skill, Japa- ments and deeds, processed absentee ballot nese Americans helped turn the tide of World applications, tabulated ballots on election War II and helped lead the United States to HON. BART GORDON nights, inputted payroll data and supervised victory in the mid 1940s. OF TENNESSEE the conducting of elections within the City. For Although not well received by many Ameri- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES a period of 12 years, she was a stellar help to the Livonia City Clerk, Joan McCotter. cans after the war and sometimes sadly for- Thursday, April 22, 2004 gotten in today’s history books, Japanese Her husband, Donald, and daughters, Ly- Americans serving in World War II should and Mr. GORDON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to nette and Deanna, should be extremely proud recognize a good friend, Frances W. Preston, will always be remembered for their excep- of the undeniable mark she has left on the or her nearly 50 years of commitment and tional and invaluable contribution to the well community. We at home will sorely miss and service to the music industry, spending the being of our country. As evident in today’s always benefit from her dedication and leader- last 18 years as president and chief operating Cherry Blossom Festival in West Covina and ship. officer of BMI, a powerful organization of throughout the nation, these unsung heroes songwriters and publishers. She will retire in Mr. Speaker, I extend my sincere apprecia- will never be forgotten and will always share September. tion to Mrs. Eileen Davis, upon her retirement a place in American history. They have and Frances is widely regarded as one of the after 15 years in the. Livonia City Clerk’s Of- will continue to exemplify the excellence in music industry’s most influential executives. fice, for her fine service to our country. American leadership today.

VerDate mar 24 2004 06:17 Apr 23, 2004 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00039 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A22AP8.131 E22PT1 E638 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks April 22, 2004 RECOGNIZING NATIONAL MINOR- medically underserved populations. By in- Columbia University and worked for several ITY CANCER AWARENESS WEEK creasing awareness of programs and services companies as an engineer. While working at in minority communities, we can provide an Mergenthaler Linotype Corporation in the HON. LUCILLE ROYBAL-ALLARD opportunity to engage these communities in 1960’s, he assumed responsibility for devel- OF CALIFORNIA the fight against cancer. oping one of the first electronic composition IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES That was the message of One Voice systems. When Don came to the Government Against Cancer this week, incorporated in their Printing Office, he continued developing com- Thursday, April 22, 2004 theme—‘‘Cancer is a Burden. Finding Help position software. He is the author of the Ms. ROYBAL-ALLARD. Mr. Speaker, I rise Shouldn’t Be.’’ And that is the message that GPO’s current composition program, Micro- today to join my colleagues in recognizing the my colleagues and I must act on as we recog- comp, which is producing the CONGRESSIONAL 18th National Minority Cancer Awareness nize National Minority Cancer Awareness RECORD, bills, hearings, and many other gov- Week. Week and continue the fight against cancer. ernment publications including the Federal We continue to make great strides in the f Register and related publications. As the au- fight against cancer. As a member of the thor of Microcomp, Don Rollert is largely re- Labor, Health and Human Services, and Edu- PRESERVING ENVIRONMENTALLY sponsible for the GPO’s success in the mod- cation Subcommittee of the Appropriations SENSITIVE LAND ern publishing world. His hard work, deter- Committee, I was pleased to hear from Dr. mination, and decision making over the years Elias Zerhouni, the director of the National In- HON. MARK STEVEN KIRK have made GPO a leader in modern pub- stitutes of Health, just this morning. Dr. OF ILLINOIS lishing technologies. Zerhouni and Dr. Von Eschenbach, the direc- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES A recently published book about the men tor of the National Cancer Institute, spoke Thursday, April 22, 2004 and women who have served in WWII refers about the enormous strides that are being to those people as the ‘‘greatest generation.’’ made in cancer research. There are now 10 Mr. KIRK. Mr. Speaker, today I introduced Don Rollert is and deserves to be a member million cancer survivors in the U.S. compared legislation authorizing the Secretary of the of the greatest generation. Retiring at the age to 3 million in 1971. Death rates from the four Navy to transfer ownership of environmentally of 82, Don looks forward to spending more most common cancers—lung, breast, prostate, sensitive land at the former Fort Sheridan, Illi- time with his wife, children, and grandchildren. and colorectal—continue to decline. nois, to a nonprofit organization whose mis- He also looks forward to having more time for However, cancer continues to take a signifi- sion is to preserve the environment. This bill building models of early sailing ships, trav- cant toll in the U.S. This year, 1.3 million will preserve some of the last remaining pris- eling, and working at his computer. Americans will be diagnosed with cancer and, tine wilderness along the lakeshore north of I join with his many colleagues and friends unfortunately, 556,000 are expected to die. Chicago for generations to come. in wishing Don Rollert a long and happy retire- Cancer remains the number two killer in the The bluffs, ravines, and beachfront at Fort ment. U.S. Sheridan are a treasure that deserves to be f I am particularly dismayed to see that the protected. Preserving this land as a park will benefits of the research—the breakthroughs benefit not only the people of the surrounding IN MEMORY OF COL. AARON BANK that have been made in terms of prevention communities, but the hundreds of military fam- and treatment—are not being enjoyed by all ilies who make their home at the Fort. The HON. IKE SKELTON communities equally. Sadly, minority commu- Secretary of the Navy, Gordon England, is OF MISSOURI nities continue to bear a disproportionate bur- committed to making the Navy a good steward IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES den of cancer cases. of the environment and he understands the re- Thursday, April 22, 2004 We know the consequences of such health sponsibilities associated with control of large disparities, and we know that many of them parcels of government-owned land. This bill Mr. SKELTON. Mr. Speaker, it is with sad- stem from inadequate access by our minority not only will ensure the preservation of the ness that I inform the House of the passing of communities to preventative services and land, it also relieves the Navy of the responsi- Colonel (Retired) Aaron Bank earlier this early detection. Minorities also have a lower bility for maintaining property that has no mili- month. survival rate. Clearly, these will continue to be tary value. Colonel Bank, who was known as ‘‘the fa- significant issues that need to be addressed As urban sprawl and development pushes ther of the United States Army’s Special by the National Cancer Institute and the Na- outward from our cities, our military bases are Forces’’ for his role in creating the unconven- tional Center for Minority Health and Health quickly becoming some of the last wide open, tional warfare units that became known as the Disparities. wild spaces. This encroachment pushes Green Berets, died of natural causes on April I was very pleased to visit this week with countless species onto these bases, making it 1 at his home in Dana Point, CA. He was 101. constituents from my congressional district even more important to conserve these critical Colonel Bank, a native of New York City representing One Voice Against Cancer. My ecosystems. I will continue working to find and fluent in both French and German, en- constituents included Ivonne DeCorra from practical ways to protect and preserve the en- tered the Army in 1939. During World War II, Huntington Park and Julie Fleshman from Los vironment and critical habitats in the Great he volunteered for the extremely hazardous Angeles, who is also the executive director of Lakes. duty of working behind enemy lines with the the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network. An- f French Resistance and guerrilla forces as a other visitor, Michele Perry, knows the heart- member of the famous Jedburgh Teams. ache of cancer first hand. Having lost her TRIBUTE TO DONALD ROLLERT Often posing as civilians, he and his three- mother to cancer at a young age, Michele was man team helped organize a guerrilla force of herself diagnosed in 2000. Her personal trials HON. CHRIS VAN HOLLEN up to 2,000 men and women and led them on however, have driven her to become an advo- OF MARYLAND numerous hit-and-run missions throughout cate for cancer research and patient programs IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Nazi-occupied France. so that she, her daughter, and countless other Colonel Bank remained in the Army after Thursday, April 22, 2004 will never have to feel the heartache of cancer the war and became an advocate for special again. Mr. VAN HOLLEN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today operations units that could do the type of work It is that type of dedication and commit- to pay tribute to one of my constituents, Don- carried out by the O.S.S. While serving with a ment—stemming from sometimes tragic per- ald Rollert, a veteran and dedicated civil serv- combat unit in the Korean War in 1951, he sonal experiences—that have made One ant who recently retired from the U.S. Govern- was called back to Washington to work on the Voice Against Cancer an effective voice in ad- ment Printing Office. creation of guerrilla-style units within the vocating for adequate funding for cancer re- Donald Rollert was born in Colorado, grew United States Army. COL Bank’s personal dili- search, prevention and treatment. I and my up in Kansas, and graduated from the Coast gence was rewarded when the Army approved colleagues heard their message this week, Guard Academy. During the Second World the special operations concept, and the 10th and despite difficult budget circumstances, we War, he served as an officer on an LST in the Special Forces Group (Airborne) was subse- will continue the fight against cancer. South Pacific and was subsequently stationed quently activated on June 19, 1952, under his The future health of America as a whole will in Italy. Before returning to the United States personal leadership. be influenced substantially by our success in and civilian life, Don married his wife Myriam Special Forces, who first gained prominence improving the health of minority and other in Trieste, Italy. He did post-graduate work at while serving in Vietnam with their distinctive

VerDate mar 24 2004 06:17 Apr 23, 2004 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00040 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A22AP8.135 E22PT1 April 22, 2004 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E639 green berets, are today deployed throughout down an institution widely criticized for pro- horror shall never again take place. It was my the world working side-by-side with indigenous moting vehemently anti-Semitic symposia, great privilege to join other Members of Con- forces to combat global terrorism. America has speakers, and materials. gress and leaders in lighting one of the six such a capability because of this one man’s At a time when blood libels, canards like the candles in memory of the six million victims of vision and undaunted drive for excellence. Protocols of the Elders of Zion, and other anti- the Holocaust. Mr. Speaker, our Special Operations Forces Semitic conspiracy theories are being broad- The focus of today’s commemoration was are among the best warriors this country has cast on Arabic television channels, the United particularly meaningful for me, Mr. Speaker, ever produced, and Colonel Aaron Bank stood States must be more vigilant in its stance on because this year marks the 60th anniversary at the forefront of that group. I am sure my fel- this issue. We cannot allow governments of the Holocaust in Hungary. In March of low Members will join me in extending heart- afraid or unwilling to confront the blight of anti- 1944, Nazi German troops occupied Hungary. felt condolences to his family, and in recog- Semitism to turn a blind eye and permit defa- Hungary had been an ally of Hitler, but as nizing this great American for the service he mation to be accepted as freedom of speech. Germany began to fall back before the ad- offered his country. He was truly the quiet pro- Today, we must resound the words ‘‘never vancing Soviet army, the German high com- fessional. again’’ to the community of nations whose fail- mand was uncertain about Hungary’s loyalty. f ure to take action against hatred and incite- Germany occupied Hungary, established a ment against Jews quickly turned to devasta- puppet regime in Budapest, and Adolf Eich- COMMEMORATING YOM HASHOAH tion and murder a mere half century ago. mann was sent to Hungary to oversee the f elimination of Hungary’s entire Jewish popu- HON. HENRY A. WAXMAN lation. OF CALIFORNIA REMEMBER YOM HASHOAH As the Germans began to move against IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Hungary’s population, the United States took action to help preserve the Jewish population. Thursday, April 22, 2004 HON. JOSEPH CROWLEY OF NEW YORK The U.S. War Refugee Board was established Mr. WAXMAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise to com- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES in January 1944. On March 25, 1944—less memorate Yom HaShoah, Holocaust Martyrs’ than a week after German troops occupied Thursday, April 22, 2004 and Heroes’ Remembrance Day, which me- Hungary—President Franklin D. Roosevelt morializes the six million Jews murdered dur- Mr. CROWLEY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to called for the rescue of the Jewish population ing World War II. join people around the world to remember in Hungary: ‘‘In the name of justice and hu- I join my colleagues in mourning the inno- Yom HaShoah. Remembrance of victims of manity let all freedom loving people rally to cent lives and vibrant communities destroyed the Holocaust is an indispensable and endur- this righteous undertaking.’’ by Nazis while the world shamefully stood by, ing task. We all must honor and identify with Mr. Speaker, at the request and through the and call upon all of us to redouble our efforts the victims. involvement of the U.S. War Refugee Board, to combat resurgent anti-Semitism and intoler- The most horrifying extent of anti-Semitism Swedish businessman Raoul Wallenberg was ance around the world. took place during the Nazi and Fascist reign in given diplomatic status and sent by his gov- As we observe the anniversary of the War- Europe. Jewish people were beaten, discrimi- ernment to Budapest. He and his Swedish col- saw ghetto uprising, when a brave cadre of nated, and deported to concentration camps leagues, including Per Anger, helped protect fighters battled a Nazi siege to liquidate the where they had to suffer from hard labor and tens of thousands of Hungarian Jews from community’s last remaining Jews, we must medical experiments or were executed in gas being deported to Auschwitz by distributing also pay tribute to survivors who continue chambers. This most horrible form of anti- protective Swedish passports or travel papers. today to battle the traumatic horrors of their Semitism took the lives of more than six mil- With funds provided by the United States he past. lion people, and the Jewish fate must never also rented apartment blocks and declared I would like to take this opportunity to recog- be forgotten. Indeed, we must ensure that the them protected Swedish diplomatic enclaves, nize Cafe´ Europa, a social service and Holo- seeds of anti-Semitism are never sown again and he was able to protect numerous Jews in caust survivors advocacy group of Jewish in Europe or elsewhere in the world. these buildings. Family Services of Los Angeles, which marked And although we are currently in the sixth Carl Lutz, a Swiss diplomat, also issued cer- its 16th anniversary this week in a Yom decade after the end of the Holocaust, the tificates of emigration that placed thousands of HaShoah ceremony at Mount Sinai Memorial fight against anti-Semitism is far from over. Jews in Budapest under Swiss protection. Park in Hollywood Hills. Quite the contrary, new hatred against Jews Italian businessman Giorgio Perlasca, posing Cafe´ Europa, like other groups across the can be witnessed in Europe, the Caucasus, as a Spanish diplomat, issued forged Spanish country, has played a key role in making sure and Central Asia. Nazi slogans are shouted in visas and established under his ‘‘authority’’ that Holocaust survivors have the social sup- the streets of Germany, synagogues are burnt, safe houses, including one for Jewish children. port and resources they need to overcome and Jews are beaten up. This kind of hatred Many other diplomats, including the Por- their haunting suffering and live out their years has already brought catastrophe to the Jewish tuguese diplomat Branquinho, were active in in peace. people. Remembrance of the past is therefore saving lives. We all have a responsibility to make sure essential as it helps focus attention on current Mr. Speaker, I was one of those fortunate the atrocities they witnessed are not forgotten and future threats to the Jewish people. individuals who were able to find refuge in one and never again repeated. While we have Remembrance must, however, go beyond of the Wallenberg safe houses after I success- come very far in combating Holocaust denial intellectual insight and historical facts and fully escaped from a forced labor camp north and racial hatred against Jews, new and dif- should also include an emotional under- of Budapest. Most of the members of my fam- ficult challenges unfortunately remain ahead. standing, as far as this is possible. Only then ily and a large portion of my wife Annette’s There is a terrible climate of anti-Semitism are people ready to develop an attitude of family were killed during that dark period. growing worldwide. In European and Arab zero-tolerance against anti-Semitism and dis- When Soviet military forces liberated Buda- countries, there has been a dramatic rise of crimination in general. pest in January and February 1945, more than anti-Semitism and Holocaust denial fomenting f 100,000 Jews were still alive in the city be- violent attacks against Jews and exacerbating cause of the efforts of Wallenberg, Lutz, tensions in the Middle East. It is incumbent NATIONAL COMMEMORATION OF Perlasca, and other diplomats and individuals. upon the United States to speak out, raise THE DAYS OF REMEMBRANCE There are many individuals alive today—as awareness, and call for action. well as our children and grandchildren—be- While the State Department annual country HON. TOM LANTOS cause of the work of these individuals and the reports on human rights and religious freedom OF CALIFORNIA efforts of the United States War Refugee have attempted to track anti-Semitism the re- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Board. sults have been woefully inadequate. For ex- Mr. Speaker, as we mark the 60th anniver- ample, the 2003 State Department Country Thursday, April 22, 2004 sary of the Holocaust in Hungary, I urge my Report on the United Arab Emirates mistak- Mr. LANTOS. Mr. Speaker, today in the colleagues to join me in this solemn remem- enly characterizes the closure of the Zayed great rotunda of the Capitol Building, the an- brance. At the same time, I urge all of us to Centre for Coordination and Follow-up as a nual Days of Remembrance ceremony was recommit ourselves to fighting against the form of censorship instead of commending the held to remind us of the victims of the Holo- evils that led to the Holocaust—anti-Semitism, UAE government for taking action to shut caust and again commit ourselves that such a racism, bigotry, and intolerance. Unfortunately,

VerDate mar 24 2004 06:17 Apr 23, 2004 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00041 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A22AP8.138 E22PT1 E640 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks April 22, 2004 as we have seen too often lately, these pre- DAY OF REMEMBRANCE FOR THE deed, many of those states which either as- cursors to violence and the murder of inno- HEROES AND MARTYRS OF THE sisted the Nazis in the liquidation of their Jew- cents have not been eradicated. We have HOLOCAUST ish populations, or simply sat by quietly as the seen a resurgence of anti-Semitism in many Nazis fulfilled their vicious agenda, are today places in Europe. We have seen religious ex- HON. GARY L. ACKERMAN among Israel’s most vigorous critics. tremists in the Middle East and elsewhere car- OF NEW YORK By contrast, the United States is, and I hope rying out horrendous atrocities against others IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES always will be, Israel’s closest ally and friend in the misused name of their God. We have in the international community. I am proud of Thursday, April 22, 2004 America’s support for Israel, and I think it is no seen ethnic differences lead to genocide in Af- Mr. ACKERMAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise to call coincidence that the United States and this rica—a tragic event whose 10th anniversary the attention of the House to the Day of Re- Congress do so much answer the call of we marked just a few days ago. membrance for the Heroes and Martyrs of the memory the Holocaust demands. Mr. Speaker, let us recommit ourselves to Holocaust. Today is the National Commemo- Today in the Capitol we recall the stark fight against the intolerance and bigotry that ration day, and the Rotunda of the Capitol facts of the Holocaust: that in the years be- led to the Holocaust and that continues to again will serve as the focal point of America’s tween 1933 and 1945, a modern, cultured, produce such suffering and tragedy in our obligation to remember. Sadly, the Holocaust Western nation transformed from a democracy world. Let us recommit ourselves to respect is not old news, even though the last camp into a dictatorship; that this dictatorship initi- for individual differences and to fight for was liberated in 1945, even though the last ated a war not only against the nations of Eu- human rights. victim was killed in 1945, even though the rope, but against the Jewish people; that to Nazi regime fell in 1945. fulfill the mandate of genocide Nazi Germany f Unfortunately Mr. Speaker, the Holocaust is established ghettos, special military killing a current event. It is not then, it is now. It is units, a bureaucracy to manage the construc- HOLOCAUST REMEMBRANCE DAY today, it is this moment. Today in America, tion and operation of the concentration camps, Holocaust survivors are still struggling to win slave labor camps and extermination camps, back their lost property and overdue com- and a transportation system to bring Europe’s HON. ROSA L. DeLAURO pensation. Today in Europe, on the same Jews to their doom; and that at the end of the streets the Nazis declared Judenrein—Jew- Nazis’ regime, their campaign of persecution OF CONNECTICUT free—Jews are again being attacked and as- and annihilation had systematically murdered IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES saulted. Today around the world, newspapers some 6,000,000 innocent Jews. and media outlets are spewing vicious, ven- Mr. Speaker, we must remember this. To ig- Thursday, April 22, 2004 omous anti-Semitic lies and incitement. Today nore the Holocaust is to risk its repetition and in other countries, ethnic cleansing is taking to clear a path for deniers and bigots and their Ms. DELAURO. Mr. Speaker, today marks agenda of hate. The Holocaust must be re- the national commemoration of Holocaust Re- place. Today, intolerance, xenophobia, racism, and anti-Semitism are realities in our world, membered. As a moral nation, we can do no membrance Day. Today the Congress will and we cannot ignore this fact. less. stop to remember the six million Jews mur- Our obligation as a nation which has adopt- f dered in the Holocaust. That dark time in his- ed the ethos of ‘‘Never Again,’’ at a very bare tory taught us lessons which we must always COMMEMORATION OF HOLOCAUST minimum, is to remember. Our national com- REMEMBRANCE DAY remember, and which must guide our future. mitment to remember the Holocaust is worth We know the depths to which humanity can reflecting on and is something we can be descend; we know how millions of people can proud of as long as we remain vigilant and HON. TIM HOLDEN embrace evil; and we know that it must never aware of the unique nature of this tragedy in OF PENNSYLVANIA happen again. human history. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Indeed, from that terrible moment in history, The American people’s commitment is em- Thursday, April 22, 2004 the world took up a battle cry against bigotry bodied in the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Mu- Mr. HOLDEN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today as and hatred: ‘‘Never again.’’ As the world’s only seum and its ongoing mission. The American we join together at the United States Capitol superpower, it is our responsibility to make public also gives generously to non-profit to observe the national commemoration of that statement an element of our foreign pol- groups that develop and share Holocaust edu- Holocaust Remembrance Day. icy. The United States must be ever vigilant in cation programs around the country. And most Also known as Yom HaShoah, a Hebrew preventing genocide, as we did in Kosovo. We importantly, the United States remains an ac- term for ‘‘The Holocaust,’’ this is an inter- must be willing to stand up quickly and force- tive and vocal supporter of universal human nationally recognized day set aside each year rights and guardian against the continued risk fully to the ideology of hate, wherever we find to remember the victims of the Holocaust and of genocide. There is, unfortunately, a jus- it. to remind each of us what can happen when tification for this activity beyond good bigotry and hatred are not confronted. We must be vigilant at home, as well. This heartedness. The Holocaust’s magnitude of destruction vigilance requires us to tell the story of the The shame of this country’s refusal to either with more than 12 million deaths—6 million Holocaust to each other and to our children. admit Jewish refugees from Nazi persecution Jews, including 1.5 million children (more than We owe nothing less to the survivors and to or even to bomb the railway lines to the con- 2⁄3 of European Jewry) and 6 million others— the brave men who fought to liberate the centration camps will forever remain a challenges comprehension. Studying the Holo- Ghettos and the death camps. We also owe blackmark on our national honor. While this caust presents a framework of many relevant this debt to the men and women who, in the loathsome chapter of our national history can- moral issues. The Holocaust illustrates the midst of Holocaust, stood out as some of hu- not be unwritten, we can and must pursue consequences of prejudice, racism and stereo- manity’s brightest lights: Raoul Wallenberg policies that ensure such tragedies never typing on a society. It forces us to examine and Per Anger provided nearly 100,000 Hun- occur again. Refugees continue to deserve the the responsibilities of citizenship and confront garian Jews with fake passports and other protection and assistance of the United States, the powerful ramifications of indifference and tools to escape Nazi persecution. Oskar and we must never be afraid to intervene to inaction. The Holocaust also shows us how a Schindler’s employment of Polish Jews spared prevent genocide or ethnic cleansing. combination of events and attitudes can erode thousands from death. In Denmark, entire fish- We must also continue to build and a society’s democratic values. ing communities helped ferry almost 90 per- strengthen the bonds of friendship and support As we commemorate Holocaust Remem- brance Day, we must acknowledge that anti- cent of Denmark’s Jews to safety in Sweden. between this nation and the State of Israel, which emerged out of the ashes of the Holo- Semitism and other dangers still exist. Acts of These stories must be told. caust. While much of the world quibbles over, anti-Semitism in countries throughout the On this day when the Congress stops to re- or disputes entirely, the right of the Jewish world, including some of the world’s strongest member the six million people slaughtered in people to establish a state in their historic democracies, have increased significantly in the Holocaust, I hope that we also recall these homeland, the United States has never for a frequency and scope over the last several incredible stories of courage and of the good moment doubted the rightness and morality of years. During the first 3 months of 2004, there that humanity can achieve, even in the midst this enterprise or questioned the right of the were numerous instances of anti-Semitic vio- of unspeakable horror. Jewish people to have a state of their own. In- lence around the world. For instance:

VerDate mar 24 2004 06:17 Apr 23, 2004 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00042 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\K22AP8.010 E22PT1 April 22, 2004 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E641 In Australia, poison was used to ignite, and mate death experienced by the victims of the Hashoah, Holocaust Martyr’s and Heroes Re- burn anti-Semitic slogans into, the lawns of Holocaust. We commit ourselves—as a coun- membrance Day. I join the people of Israel the Parliament House in the state of Tas- try and as human beings—to never allow the and those around the world to memorialize the mania; pleas of those in need to ever again go unan- 6 million Jews who were murdered by the In St. Petersburg, Russia, vandals dese- swered. Nazis during World War II. crated approximately 50 gravestones in a Jew- We recommit ourselves to stand against In 1933, there were over 9 million European ish cemetery, painting the stones with swas- anti-Semitism, discrimination, and intolerance Jews. By 1945, close to two out of every three tikas and anti-Semitic graffiti; in all forms—at home and abroad. As we re- had been killed as part of the Nazi’s Final So- In Toulon, France, a Jewish synagogue and flect upon the murder of 6 million innocent lution. European cities have never recovered community center were set on fire; Jewish men, women and children, and the the diversity and way of life they had prior to And just 4 weeks ago in Toronto, Canada, systematic destruction of families and vibrant the war. The Jewish people killed were teach- vandals attacked a Jewish school, a Jewish communities, we reestablish our determination ers, lawyers, doctors, musicians, parents, and cemetery, and area synagogues, painting to confront the past, and our dedication to per- children. These innocents were killed because swastikas and anti-Semitic slogans on the petuating the memory of those who suffered. they were Jewish and targeted for no other walls of a synagogue and on residential prop- We shall never forget. reason, they were no different from you or I. There are few Holocaust survivors alive and erty in a nearby, predominantly Jewish, neigh- f borhood. it is important for them to share their stories HOLOCAUST REMEMBRANCE DAY Anti-Semitism in old and new forms is also and educate people about the Holocaust, here and abroad. Over 50 years have passed since increasingly emanating from the Arab and the Holocaust but anti-Semitism still exists. Muslim world on a sustained basis, including HON. JOE BACA There has been an upsurge of anti-Semitism through books published by government- OF CALIFORNIA overseas and it must stop before there are fur- owned publishing houses throughout the Arab IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Thursday, April 22, 2004 ther extreme acts. region. We must also remember the others who The sharp rise in anti-Semitic violence has Mr. BACA. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to re- were murdered for being different. Gypsies, caused international organizations such as the member the tragic horror of the Holocaust. the handicapped, and Poles were also tar- Organization for Security and Cooperation in The memory of the six million Jews murdered geted for destruction or decimation for racial, Europe (OSCE) to elevate, and bring renewed by the Nazis must never be forgotten. ethnic, or national reasons. Millions more, in- focus to, the issue, including the convening by Yom Ha Shoah, Holocaust Martyrs’ and He- cluding homosexuals, Jehovah’s Witnesses, the OSCE in June 2003 of a conference in Vi- roes’ Remembrance Day, stands as the day Soviet prisoners of war, and political dis- enna dedicated solely to the issue of anti- when people all over the world remember the sidents, also suffered grievous oppression and Semitism. The OSCE will again convene a inhuman actions of Nazis and the righteous death under Nazi tyranny for no specific rea- conference dedicated to addressing the prob- actions of heroes. son except they were different. lem of anti-Semitism on April 28–29, 2004, in Six million people were murdered in con- The Holocaust was not an accident. It was Berlin, with the United States delegation to be centration camps, in homes, on the street, and a planned attempted extermination. Individ- led by former Mayor of New York City Ed in the ghettos. uals, organizations and governments made Koch. Their lives were lost and all that is left are choices that not only legalized discrimination Mr. Speaker, I am proud of the manner in memories and mementos. but also allowed prejudice, hatred, and ulti- which Congress has consistently supported ef- We must remember the lives of those who mately, mass murder to occur. As a global so- forts to address the rise in anti-Semitic vio- perished during the Holocaust. We must teach ciety we must work to ensure something like lence. In that spirit we must ensure the United the children of the horror and terror that can this does not occur again. States Government remains strongly com- happen when the world turns the other way We will never forget. mitted to supporting international efforts to ad- and refuses to notice hatred and bigotry, rac- f dress anti-Semitism through bilateral relation- ism and anti-Semitism. SO THAT THE WORLD WILL NEVER ships and interaction with international organi- When I visited Israel and Yad va Shem, I FORGET: REMEMBERING THE zations such as the OSCE, the European remember walking into the Hall of Remem- VICTIMS OF THE HOLOCAUST Union, and the United Nations. It is in this brance and seeing the single memorial flame spirit that we can truly say, ‘‘Never Again.’’ casting light in the dark room. The memorial light always burns never for- f HON. KENDRICK B. MEEK getting what took place during the Holocaust. OF FLORIDA ON THE OCCASION OF HOLOCAUST It is this light that I think of when I hear that IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES REMEMBRANCE DAY Temple Emanu-El in San Bernardino held an Thursday, April 22, 2004 interfaith ceremony commemorating the Holo- HON. MICHAEL R. McNULTY caust. Mr. MEEK of Florida. Mr. Speaker, today I But commemoration should not end with rise to join with my community and my col- OF NEW YORK Holocaust Remembrance Day. Throughout the leagues to recognize Yom HaShoah, the day IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES year, whenever we see the injustice of anti- established to remember the state-sponsored Thursday, April 22, 2004 Semitism and the injustice of racism we need persecution and murder of approximately six to remember the Holocaust and speak out. million Jews by the Nazi regime and its col- Mr. MCNULTY. Mr. Speaker, I join today laborators. with many of my colleagues to commemorate All over Europe, the Middle East and North America, anti-Semitic acts occur with disheart- Yom HaShoah, the Hebrew word for de- Yom Ha-Shoah, Holocaust Remembrance struction, is the term used to describe the war Day, which memorializes the 6 million Jews ening frequency. We must speak out against these attacks. We must speak out against the that swept up the souls of six million Jews be- murdered by the Nazis during World War II. tween 1938 and 1945. A war in which un- We mourn the innocent lives and vibrant stereotypes and anti-Semitic forgeries seen on the Internet and in the foreign press. We must speakable atrocities were perpetrated against communities destroyed while the world a defenseless and blameless people, whose speak out against all racist and bigoted ac- shamefully stood silent. We encourage the ad- only ‘‘crime’’ was their religious beliefs. tions. vancement of Holocaust education and we Men and women, young and old alike, per- We must be vigilant, so that we can say that must continue the battle against resurgent ished at the hands of the Nazis and their al- the Holocaust will never happen again. anti-Semitism and intolerance around the lies. Every year, on Yom HaShoah, we re- world. f member the martyrs who perished in the We must also do more to stop the steady HOLOCAUST REMEMBRANCE DAY camps, in the ghettos, and in the gas cham- stream of hatred. The dramatic rise of anti-Se- bers. mitic attacks and Holocaust denials in Europe HON. CAROLYN McCARTHY It has been 60 years since the Holocaust. and in Arab countries is unacceptable. To survivors, and those who lost friends and OF NEW YORK We shall never forget the horrific crimes of family members, it remains real and ever- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES murder and destruction committed by the present. But to many people, who did not di- Nazis. We firmly commit ourselves to ensuring Thursday, April 22, 2004 rectly experience the Holocaust or have a con- that future generations shall never be forced Mrs. MCCARTHY of New York. Mr. Speak- nection to those who did, 60 years makes the to endure the suffering, humiliation, and ulti- er, I rise today to commemorate Yom Holocaust seem like ancient history.

VerDate mar 24 2004 06:17 Apr 23, 2004 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00043 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A22AP8.144 E22PT1 E642 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks April 22, 2004 It is for this reason that we meet here today, What remains for us is to honor and pre- I serve as the Ranking Member of the Com- for the world must never forget the unspeak- serve the memories and lives of both the vic- mission on Security and Cooperation in Eu- able horror of the Holocaust. Every person tims and the survivors of the Holocaust. Out of rope (CSCE), commonly known as the Hel- has a responsibility to fight against ignorance, the great tragedy of the Holocaust emerges a sinki Commission. Later today I will travel to intolerance and prejudice in all its forms. tremendous object lesson for humanity: hatred Europe as part of the U.S. Delegation to sev- So let us rededicate ourselves as we com- and bigotry can never be taken for granted or eral meetings of the Organization for Security memorate this day of Yom HaShoah, so that left unchecked. We must never forget. and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE), a fifty-five the memories of the Jewish victims of the Hol- Mr. Speaker, memory is critical—our own national regional security organization which ocaust can live on for eternity and that a trag- and that of the victims of unprecedented evil includes Europe, Central Asia, and North edy like this will never happen on the face of and suffering. The Holocaust is an era we America. The Helsinki Commission has held the earth again. must remember not only because of the dead; multiple hearings on this issue, and the House f it is too late for them. Not only because of the and Senate have adopted resolutions strongly survivors; it may even be too late for them. condemning this rising tide of anti-Semitism, HOLOCAUST MARTYRS’ AND Preserving memory is a solemn responsibility, as has the OSCE Parliamentary Assembly. HEROES’ REMEMBRANCE DAY aimed at saving men and women from apathy As part of my upcoming Helsinki Commis- to evil, if not from evil itself. We must never sion trip, I will travel to Warsaw, Krakow, and HON. MAX SANDLIN forget. then to the death camps at Auschwitz, to see OF TEXAS Mr. Speaker, sixty years ago, much of the firsthand the remains of the factories of intoler- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES world overlooked the deadly plight of an entire ance, hate, and death. From there I will travel people until it was almost too late. We have a Thursday, April 22, 2004 to an OSCE Conference on Anti-Semitism, sacred obligation—in order to truly keep faith which will also be attended by Secretary of Mr. SANDLIN. Mr. Speaker, last Sunday, with the principles upon which our great nation State Colin Powell. I will then return to the April 18, 2004, the people of the world memo- was founded—to remain vigilant, to remember United States, where I will host a group of rialized Yom HaShoah—a special day of re- the horrors of the past, to learn from them, constituents at the U.S. Holocaust Memorial membrance honoring the martyrs and heroes and to protect against them for all eternity. We Museum in Washington. of the Holocaust. Holocaust Remembrance must never forget. The Berlin Conference will be instrumental Day is a day that has been set aside to re- Mr. Speaker, Nobel laureate and Holocaust in the battle against anti-Semitism, as elected member the victims of the Holocaust and to survivor, Elie Wiesel, perhaps summed it up officials, government leaders and executives remind each of us what can happen when big- best when he said, ‘‘to remain silent and indif- of non-governmental organizations come to- otry and hatred are not confronted. ferent is the greatest sin of all.’’ As Americans, gether to discuss how to fight this destructive Mr. Speaker, I am humbled as I rise today we must heed his call and embrace his chal- evil. Anti-Semitism still afflicts societies with my colleagues to honor the memories lenge. We must never forget. throughout the world, including the United and the lives of the more than 6 million victims f States. While we have made some progress in of Nazi hatred and aggression during the po- COMMEMORATION OF YOM moving governments to respond through pub- grom known to us as the Holocaust. I am also HASHOAH, AND UPCOMING OSCE lic denunciations and vigorous law enforce- humbled to stand in this cathedral of freedom CONFERENCE ON ANTI-SEMITISM ment, there is much more we can do to con- and honor the lives of the many heroes who front and combat anti-Semitism. The Con- fought so bravely against unimaginable odds HON. BENJAMIN L. CARDIN ference will specifically address the roles of to defeat a genocidal madman. governments, civil society, education and the More than 60 years ago, Adolf Hitler and his OF MARYLAND IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES media in combating prejudice and in pro- Nazi regime set out to eradicate European moting tolerance. Jewry. So committed were they to the accom- Thursday, April 22, 2004 As we commemorate Yom Hashoah, let us plishment of this goal, their so-called ‘‘Final Mr. CARDIN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the memory of those who perished in Solution,’’ that even in the waning days of commemorate Yom Hashoah, Holocaust Mar- the Holocaust by pledging to fight intolerance, World War II, when defeat was imminent, the tyrs’ and Heroes’ Remembrance Day, which hate crimes, and violence in our community Germans continued rounding up Jews all over memorializes the six million Jews murdered by and around the world. We shall never be silent Europe and sending them to their deaths. the Nazis during their campaign of genocide in again. Mr. Speaker, driven by a radical and un- World War II. We mourn the innocent lives lost f compromising anti-Semitic ideology, the Nazis and vibrant communities destroyed while the redoubled their efforts to reach every last Jew world shamefully stood silent, and honor those HOLOCAUST REMEMBRANCE before the war ended. They were in a rush; heroes of the Warsaw Ghetto who faced cer- time was running out. Depleting sorely-needed tain death when they refused to submit to the HON. JANICE D. SCHAKOWSKY resources from the war effort, German forces Nazi’s planned extermination of their commu- OF ILLINOIS swept across Europe, assembling and annihi- nity. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES lating community after community, individual To this day, Mr. Speaker, many European Thursday, April 22, 2004 after individual, from their homes, ghettos and countries have failed to right the past wrongs hiding places. of the Holocaust by failing to adequately re- Ms. SCHAKOWSKY. Mr. Speaker, I rise Mr. Speaker, during the last year of the war dress the wrongful confiscation of property by today to pay tribute to the 6 million Jews who in Europe, German defeat was all but accom- the Nazi and communist regimes. These sei- perished at the hands of the Nazis during the plished, and yet their hatred and bigotry sur- zures took place over decades; they were part Holocaust. Today in the nation’s Capitol, we vived and thrived. Consequently, the Nazis of the modus operandi of repressive, totali- gather to pay our respects with our Days of murdered more than 700,000 Jews in the last tarian regimes; and they affected millions of Remembrance ceremony. My district, the 9th full year of the war, including most of the Jews people. The passage of time, border changes, Congressional District of Illinois, is home to a of the last large community in Europe, Hun- and population shifts are only a few of the large number of survivors of the Nazi death gary. In one of the most efficient deportation things that make the wrongful property sei- camps, and this day holds deep meaning for and murder operations of the Holocaust, the zures of the past such difficult problems to ad- those individuals and the entire Jewish com- Nazi and Hungarian regimes deported dress today. munity. 437,000 Jews to Auschwitz-Birkenau in just While I recognize that many obstacles stand Recent events in the Middle East and eight weeks, and killed tens of thousands in the way of righting these past wrongs, I do around the world underscore the importance more later that year. not believe that these challenges make prop- of this day. Anti-Semitic and anti-Israel rhetoric Six decades have passed since Allied erty restitution or compensation impossible. and demonstrations continue in numerous troops liberated the labor and death camps, On the contrary, I believe much more should countries. And while we respect the right of and yet the memory of the horrors perpetrated have been done—and can still be done now- every person to be heard, the hateful displays against the Jewish people is seared into the while our elderly Holocaust survivors are still throughout the world that are directed at the collective conscious of the world. However, living. Jewish people remind us that ‘‘Never Again’’ is Mr. Speaker, sadly, we cannot undo history, Today I also want to sound the alarm about not a guarantee, but a promise that we must and we cannot reverse the atrocities carried a disturbing trend that Jews face today: a ris- uphold through education, dialogue, and deter- out by a barbarous German regime. ing tide of anti-Semitism throughout the world. mination. It reminds us that we must continue

VerDate mar 24 2004 06:17 Apr 23, 2004 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00044 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A22AP8.148 E22PT1 April 22, 2004 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E643 to strengthen the U.S. commitment to the se- ished in the Holocaust and extend my support ocaust as we observe Yom Hashoah, Holo- curity of Israel. Moreover, we must redouble to today’s annual Days of Remembrance cere- caust Martyrs’ and Heroes’ Remembrance our efforts to bring lasting peace to the Middle mony at the U.S. Capitol. Day. East. The Days of Remembrance ceremony, Yom Hashoah commemorates the April and ‘‘Never Again’’ also means that we must along with the creation of the United States May 1943 Warsaw Ghetto uprising. Led by 23- combat hate and genocide wherever it exists. Holocaust Memorial Museum, were estab- year-old Mordecai Anielewicz, 750 Jewish re- We must never turn a blind eye to terror or lished by Congress to permanently honor sistance fighters battled heavily armed Ger- discrimination. We must demand that our gov- these victims. The lasting legacy of the mu- man troops and police attempting to deport ernment hold those who carry out acts of seum and today’s annual ceremony is not only the surviving ghetto inhabitants to concentra- needless brutality accountable and that it take to remember those who perished, but also to tion camps. In an appeal to the world commu- action to prevent unwarranted human misery. educate the world about human rights. nity to end the atrocities of the Holocaust, the We recently marked the ten year anniver- The 2004 Days of Remembrance asks us to fighters wrote, ‘‘A battle is being waged for sary of the Genocide in Rwanda, a horrific pe- pay tribute to the memory of the Jews of Hun- your freedom as well as ours. For you and our riod in recent history. The world, including the gary, who were deported 60 years ago in the human, civic, and national honor and dignity.’’ United States, allowed for the brutal murder of final stages of World War II, and to honor Unfortunately, their call went largely unan- 800,000 Tutsis in just 100 days of barbaric those courageous individuals as well as the swered. While the fighters were able to hold killings. President Clinton has cited the Rwan- few organizations and countries who at- out for nearly a month, the German firepower dan genocide as one of his worst regrets. tempted to rescue them. In my Congressional district last weekend, was too much. In the end, more than 56,000 When I served in the Connecticut Senate as Jews were captured, 7,000 were shot, and the the Cambodian Association of Illinois held a Senate President Pro Tempore, I had the groundbreaking ceremony for the first Killing remainder were deported to concentration great honor of presiding over the Days of Re- camps. Fields Memorial Museum in the United States. membrance for 8 years. These ceremonies While we must honor those who were lost Between the years of 1941 and 1945, more were incredibly moving. They inspired all in at- during the Holocaust and other past genocides than 12 million innocent civilians were mur- tendance to reflect on how such tremendous by carrying on and living honorable and pro- dered in the Holocaust, including 6 million ductive lives, the most important thing we can horror could happen in a civilized world. Every Jews. These people were singled out not be- do to honor lives lost in the past is to refuse memorial candle lit by survivors and their fam- cause of any wrongdoing, but rather because to repeat the same mistakes today that al- ily members was a testament that the eternal of their families’ religion or where they were lowed for those atrocities to occur in the past. flame of life may flicker and dim, but it can born. Today, as we mark the Holocaust and honor never be extinguished. Nearly 60 years after the end of this attempt the lives that were lost in the world’s worst One family in particular that understands to exterminate an entire religion, anti-Semi- murder case, and, as we reflect on other past this painful moment in history all too well is tism, racism, and xenophobia continue to genocides, history appears, shamefully, to be that of my colleague from Connecticut Senator plague humanity. People are discriminated repeating itself. JOE LIEBERMAN. Senator LIEBERMAN’s wife Ha- against and even targeted for violence simply Today, in the Sudan, civilians are being sys- dassah, is the daughter of Auschwitz death because of where they were born or who their tematically murdered, raped and brutalized by camp survivors. Although her father, Rabbi ancestors are. Every day, this occurs not only the government and other forces. We will like- Samuel Freilich, has died, he bravely con- in Europe, the Middle East, and North Africa, ly witness the loss of hundreds of thousands fronted his memories of Auschwitz by writing but also here in America. Now more than of innocent lives in the coming weeks if the the book, The Coldest Winter. ever, we all must work to understand those of world stands idly by and does nothing to inter- Hadassah Lieberman was part of the U.S. different cultures, races, and religions. Mutual vene. delegation who attended the ceremony to respect for differences will lead to the end of Some in this body may feel some comfort in mark the 50th anniversary of the liberation of hostilities, and only then will the opportunity pointing to the fact that a hearing has been Auschwitz. I can’t possibly begin to know what for world peace exist. held or that they were willing to sign a letter that trip must have meant to her. Yet, I do As philosopher George Santayana said, or cosponsor a non-binding resolution ex- know that her courage to travel to this place ‘‘Those who cannot remember the past are pressing concern. Those are important steps of horrible evil, and the courage of every sur- condemned to repeat it.’’ I encourage my con- to take to put the Congress on record, but un- vivor and their families, is truly remarkable. stituents to take this opportunity to visit the fortunately, they will not save lives. The situa- This year’s Days of Remembrance theme is Rhode Island Holocaust Memorial Museum, tion in Sudan is a human rights emergency, ‘‘For Justice and Humanity.’’ Sadly, thousands speak to a Holocaust survivor, or read a book one that demands immediate action, not just around the world have not found justice from by Eli Wiesel. I solemnly remember and honor words from the United States and the inter- the crimes against humanity that they have all of those who lost their lives in the Holo- national community. ‘‘Never Again’’ means endured. caust, and I will do all in my power to ensure A United Nations Commission on Human making tough decisions to preserve human that similar atrocities never occur again. Rights statement issued yesterday indicates life. f While President Bush has acknowledged that human rights violations around the world the situation in Sudan and has expressed con- are far from eliminated. The Commission HOLOCAUST REMEMBRANCE DAY cern, he has not taken action to address it. agreed to assist countries that have recently Phone calls and press statements do not con- experienced violence or are still combating HON. ELIOT L. ENGEL insurgencies, such as Afghanistan, Nepal, stitute action. Today, I call on President Bush OF NEW YORK in the name of human dignity and compassion Timor-Leste, Cambodia, Haiti, Burundi, Soma- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES to honor those who were lost in years past lia, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, while the world watched in silence, to exert Chad, Liberia, Somalia and Sierra Leone. Thursday, April 22, 2004 true leadership and take action to stop the kill- Today’s ceremony is a critical reminder that Mr. ENGEL. Mr. Speaker, I rise in honor of ing in the Sudan. the fight against repression and violence is a this Holocaust Remembrance Day, Yom Each one of us has a responsibility to con- difficult battle. Yet, it also reminds us that HaShoah, to remember both the best and the demn the senseless killing that is taking place while the capacity to hate does exist in this worst of humanity. Six million Jews and mil- and to demand that our great nation lead the world, an equally potent capacity for hope, for lions of others were rounded up, tortured, and world in bringing the bloodshed to an end. courage and for justice also exists. murdered, by the Nazis 6 decades ago. The f f martyrs of these indescribably vicious and in- RECOGNIZING HOLOCAUST RECOGNIZING HOLOCAUST humane deeds will never be forgotten, neither COMMEMORATION CEREMONY REMEMBRANCE DAY their deaths nor the principles for which they stood. We remember those who were too HON. JAMES R. LANGEVIN weak to defend themselves, who were brutally HON. JOHN B. LARSON slaughtered in death camps. We remember OF CONNECTICUT OF RHODE ISLAND those like Anne Frank who battled to preserve IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES their humanity in their own unique way. We re- Thursday, April 22, 2004 Thursday, April 22, 2004 member those who fought back, like the brave Mr. LARSON of Connecticut. Mr. Speaker, I Mr. LANGEVIN. Mr. Speaker, I rise to honor men and women who rose up against the rise to honor the millions of Jews who per- the millions who lost their lives during the Hol- Nazis in the Warsaw ghetto 60 years ago.

VerDate mar 24 2004 06:17 Apr 23, 2004 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00045 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A22AP8.152 E22PT1 E644 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks April 22, 2004 Yet, nearly 6 decades after the Holocaust on the appalling events of the Holocaust and HOLOCAUST REMEMBRANCE DAY concluded, Anti-Semitism still exists as the honoring the victims of this horrific tragedy by scourge of the world. The Anti-Defamation observing Holocaust Remembrance Day. On League has found that in 2003 more than this day in 1943, the brave Jewish men and HON. ROBERT WEXLER 1500 Anti-Semitic incidents occurred in the women of the Warsaw ghetto revolted against OF FLORIDA United States alone. Holocaust museums their Nazi captors in what was, unfortunately, were the victims of arson and community cen- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES a doomed battle. Yet their courage in the face ters defaced with swastikas. Tombs of Jews around the world, from Argentina to France, of incredible odds showed the world the Thursday, April 22, 2004 have been damaged and disgraced. For years strength of the human spirit against oppres- Mr. WEXLER. Mr. Speaker, today, we we have spoken about this unacceptable situ- sion, prejudice, and racism. mourn for the 6 million whose innocent lives ation, but we must reinforce our words with The sheer magnitude of the destruction and were taken simply because they were Jews. actions. As George Washington wrote in a let- loss of life during the Holocaust is beyond ter to the Jewish Community of Newport, comprehension. Over 12 million people lost Today, we honor the survivors of the Holo- Rhode Island 204 years ago, the Government their lives—more than 6 million of which were caust whose deep wounds will never heal. of the United States must always give ‘‘to big- Jewish. In some cases, entire Jewish families And today, we recognize the families of the otry no sanction.’’ and communities were wiped out. fallen, whose lies were forever marred by ir- As it did 60 years ago, the best of humanity reparable loss and pain. must not stand silent but respond. Too small Unfortunately, the struggle against anti- is our world to allow discrimination, bigotry Semitism continues today, as recent reports As we join together to pay tribute to those and intolerance to thrive in any corner of it, let indicate an increase in violence against the whose lives were tragically cut short, it is our alone in the United States of America. Let this Jewish community around the world. Remem- moral obligation and duty to confer the les- day of memorial strengthen our resolve to en- brance Day serves as a reminder that we sons of the Holocaust I’dor v’dor—from one sure that tolerance and coexistence will never must never forget the appalling tragedy of the generation to the next. We must use Holo- be defeated by those who wish us harm. Holocaust—and that the struggle against prej- caust education as a shield, guarding future f udice has not yet ended. societies from incitement, ignorance and hate. Now, more than ever, as anti-Semitism in- IN OBSERVANCE OF HOLOCAUST Today, we rededicate ourselves to fighting crease both in Europe and throughout the REMEMBRANCE DAY intolerance, racism and apathy so that future generations do not experience the suffering, globe, we must remember the horrors of the HON. ROBERT T. MATSUI terror and ultimate death endured by the vic- past to ensure that they may never happen OF CALIFORNIA tims of the Holocaust. We must strive to un- again. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES derstand these horrific events and work to- It is in this spirit that I join my colleagues in Thursday, April 22, 2004 gether as an international community to never Congress in honoring the 6 million whose lives Mr. MATSUI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to again remain silent and indifferent in the face have been lost, but whose memories will for- join the international community in reflecting of others’ oppression. ever live on.

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