S1776 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE March 12, 2002 Because of my concern for this issue, Another very significant event oc- IN MEMORY OF TECHNICAL I recently wrote to the Chairman of the curred yesterday. This event was the SERGEANT JOHN A. CHAPMAN Securities and Exchange Commission response of Saddam Hussein to a re- Mr. SANTORUM. Madam President, I to get his views regarding this amend- quest from the United Nations that in- rise today to recognize the heroic life ment. Mr. Pitt responded: spectors again be allowed into . of Technical Sergeant John A. Chap- The Securities and Exchange Commission Saddam Hussein in effect told us to man, whose family is from Windber, believes this legislative change is premature take a hike. He refused to allow inspec- PA. Sergeant Chapman, who was bur- at this time. tors into his country. We have not had ied today, was killed on Monday, I ask unanimous consent that this inspectors in there in over 2 years. March 4th, during a fierce firefight entire letter be printed in the RECORD. What does this mean? It is in the after his helicopter was shot down by There being no objection, the letter eyes of the beholder, but clearly he has al-Qaida fighters in Afghanistan. was ordered to be printed in the made his call. The next call has to be Sgt. Chapman, who was only 36 years RECORD, as follows: made by our President and the U.N. old, is survived by Valerie, his wife of UNITED STATES SECURITY Are we going to force our inspectors to 10 years, and by their 2 young daugh- AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION, go into Iraq? What are the cir- ters, Madison age 5, and Brianna age 3. Washington, DC, March 11, 2002. cumstances surrounding this issue? While I know that this loss is dev- Hon. MICHAEL B. ENZI, One can conjecture that if we look at astating to the entire Chapman family, U.S. Senate, Senate Russell Office Building, bin Laden, at the al-Qaida, we will wish I can confidently say to Sgt. Chap- Washington, DC. we would have taken action prior to man’s two young daughters that their DEAR SENATOR ENZI: Thank you for your letter concerning proposed amendment #2989 what occurred in association with the daddy died for a great cause and that (Congressional Record, March 7, 2002, p. terrorist attacks on at the this cause was to protect the world and S1685), introduced by Senator Dianne Fein- Twin Towers, the Pentagon, and the this Nation against evil people. These stein and others, to S. 517, the pending Sen- situation we are in of fighting ter- people seek to destroy the very founda- ate energy legislation. This amendment rorism. Could we have initiated an ac- tion of our country which allows all of would repeal key provisions enacted as part tion sooner? us to be free and safe and prosperous. of the Commodity Futures Modernization We could have, but we didn’t. In the As a Nation, we have been very fortu- Act (P.L. 106–534) applicable to over-the- case of Iraq, the recognition that we all nate in recent years; we have not had counter derivatives contracts in certain en- to face many casualties while defend- ergy products. are very much aware that Saddam Hus- The Securities and Exchange Commission sein is proceeding with weapons of ing our freedom. The death of Sgt believes this legislative change is premature mass destruction, many of my col- Chapman and the seven other service- at this time—barely more than a year after leagues perhaps saw the CNN hour pro- men killed last week really hit home. the CFMA’s enactment. Because of on-going gram the night before last on Iraq, the These losses are painful, but this war federal investigations, the lack of rigorous fact that he is using poison gas on has a real purpose, and a real national analysis about the CFMA’s effect on the de- some of his own people; that he has de- security implication. In my mind, the rivatives markets as a whole, and the ab- veloped mass destruction weapons with sacrifice made by these men is as im- sence of a determination about what role (if portant as any made during the great any) over-the-counter derivatives played in warheads that obviously have biologi- cal as well as perhaps nuclear capa- wars that we have fought in the past. the collapse of Enron or the California en- We never like to lose even a single life. ergy crisis of last summer, we do not believe bility, clearly a delivery system that that any action should be taken until all of would take them from Iraq to Israel, Each casualty we read about in the newspapers means the world to some- the facts are available for evaluation. one has to wonder just when we are one who has lost a father, a brother, or Thank you for giving the Commission an going to address this reality and how opportunity to comment on this legislative a friend. I grieve with the Chapman we are going to do it. proposal. family and all of the families that have Yours truly, I won’t belabor my point other than to try and draw some attention to the made this ultimate sacrifice, but it is HARVEY L. PITT, important to remember that they did Chairman. fact that, indeed, it is a time for alarm. This is a time when the United States not die in vain. Our thoughts and pray- Mr. ENZI. I ask that Members step ers are with the Chapmans as they go is importing from Iraq nearly 800,000 back and, if there is a problem, let’s through this difficult time. Sgt. Chap- barrels of oil a day. As we reflect on address it in a responsible manner man died to protect the core values how to relieve that increasing depend- through the normal process. Let’s which define our country, and we will ence, how do Members reflect upon just begin to hold hearings on energy trad- always remember him as a hero. ing, and after we have had time to how serious a threat Saddam Hussein f evaluate what we have learned, we can is to peace in the western world? How look forward to a reasonable solution. do we address our concern over the re- LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT ACT This is too early and takes away the ality that he has weapons of mass de- OF 2001 opportunity to sell off risk by some struction? How are we going to reflect Mr. SMITH of Oregon. Madam Presi- other companies. I ask for you to de- on just how we are going to reduce our dent, I rise today to speak about hate feat the amendment. dependence on oil from the Mideast crimes legislation I introduced with I yield the floor. when we look to the Saddam Husseins Senator KENNEDY in March of last f of this world to provide us with our year. The Local Law Enforcement Act needed oil as opposed to developing oil of 2001 would add new categories to IRAQ reserves here at home, either in the current hate crimes legislation sending Mr. MURKOWSKI. Madam President, Gulf of Mexico or in the State of Alas- a signal that violence of any kind is I refer my colleagues to an incident ka? unacceptable in our society. that has perhaps occurred without the This is a factor we will have to face I would like to describe a terrible knowledge of those who are lamenting because at some point in time, clearly, crime that occurred November 21, 1999 that our dependence on imported oil we will have to address the threat of in Maple Grove, MN. Two men shoved a has been relieved somewhat because Iraq and Saddam Hussein. It is my lesbian woman, verbally assaulted her, prices are down. hope that we can somehow prevail on and then attacked her. The assailants, I call to the attention of my col- getting inspectors in there and reliev- two 21-year-old men, were charged with leagues the fact that oil is now at a 6- ing this threat. Saddam Hussein has a hate crime in connection with the in- month high. It is over $24.50 a barrel clearly told us otherwise. He told us cident. and going up. It is the highest in 6 yesterday to go take a hike. I believe that Government’s first months. This is caused by the cartel I know the beliefs of the Chair with duty is to defend its citizens, to defend called OPEC and its commitment to regard to the national security inter- them against the harms that come out maintain a price level somewhere be- ests of our Nation as we continue to de- of hate. The Local Law Enforcement tween $22 and $28. They do that by ad- pend on unstable sources for our en- Enhancement Act of 2001 is now a sym- dressing the supply of oil on the world ergy. I wish that more Members would bol that can become substance. I be- market. concern themselves with this threat. lieve that by passing this legislation,

VerDate Mar 15 2010 20:30 Jan 09, 2014 Jkt 081600 PO 00000 Frm 00040 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\2002SENATE\S12MR2.REC S12MR2 mmaher on DSKCGSP4G1 with SOCIALSECURITY March 12, 2002 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S1777 we can change hearts and minds as ical School on the condition that wage inequality. Families with a fe- well. women be admitted. And jazz music male head of household have the high- f would not be complete without the un- est poverty rate and comprise the ma- forgettable voice of jazz singer Billie jority of poor families. CHILDREN AND HEALTHCARE Holiday who also hailed from Balti- Women continue to be under-rep- WEEK more City. Their accomplishments and resented in high-paying professions and Mr. HOLLINGS. Madam President, talent provide inspiration not only to lag significantly behind men in enroll- each day many of our Nation’s children Marylanders, but to people all over the ment in science programs. A recent face illnesses that require a doctor’s of- globe. General Accounting Office study found fice or hospital visit. This can be a My good friend and colleague from that, after controlling for education, frightening experience, and under- , Senator , age and race, women managers still scores the need to provide quality pedi- is a tremendous example of the com- earned less than full-time male man- atric health services, while easing the mitment and dedication women give to agers. Increasing the number of senior stress children and their families feel. public service. From her background as level women in all fields begins with The week of March 18th in Greenville, a social worker to her election to the encouraging girls’ interest and aware- SC, The Greenville Hospital System U.S. Senate, Senator MIKULSKI, who ness in school illustrating that their Children’s Hospital is celebrating Chil- has served longer than any other options are limitless. dren and Healthcare Week with a num- woman currently in the Senate has al- As our population ages, we must also ber of valuable activities for health ways worked to ensure all people are address the special challenges of older care professionals, parents, and com- treated fairly. She appropriately women. Women live an average of 6 munity partners. played a key role in establishing this years longer than men. Consequently, The activities are aimed at increas- month when in 1981, she cosponsored a their reduced pay is even more detri- ing public, parental, and professional resolution establishing National Wom- mental given their increased life ex- knowledge of the improvements that en’s History Week, a predecessor to pectancy as they are forced to live on can be made in pediatric health care. Women’s History Month. Today, I wish less money for a longer period of time. In particular, it stresses new ways to to honor her dedication and service to In addition, more women over age 65 tend to live alone at a time when ill- meet the emotional and developmental the people of Maryland and this Na- ness and accidents due to decreased needs of children in health care set- tion. tings. Among the scheduled events are: While we recognize famous women, it mobility are more likely. For these women, it is imperative that we guar- continuing education classes for med- is important that we acknowledge the antee that Social Security and Medi- ical residents and support staff, an contributions of others who daily care remain solvent for future genera- awards ceremony to honor local indi- touch our lives: Our favorite teacher who gives us the confidence and knowl- tions. viduals who have dedicated their lives I believe we should use this month as edge to know that we were capable of to pediatric care, a special tribute an opportunity to reflect not only on success; the single mother or grand- service to honor children, and a family the achievements and challenges of event for employees. Lack of quality mother who toiled at a low-paying job American women, but to recognize health care should never be an impedi- for years to guarantee that the next those of women internationally. We ment to the long-term success of our generation in her family received bet- know that a variety of ills hinder the nation’s children, and I commend ter education and career opportunities; potential of women in many parts of Greenville’s dedication to Children and and the professional women who volun- the world, labor practices that oppress Healthcare Week. teer the little spare time they have to women and girls, the rapid spread of f read to children or speak to student HIV and AIDS, and limited or non-ex- groups, inspiring young people to aim istence suffrage rights. We must broad- RECOGNITION OF WOMEN’S for goals beyond what they may have HISTORY MONTH en access to education, the political otherwise imagined. process, and reproductive health glob- Mr. SARBANES. Madam President, I Women’s History Month is a fitting ally so that girls and women every- rise today in recognition of Women’s time to honor the women of the Armed where can maximize their options. To History Month. This time has been ap- Services who risk their lives in our have a credible voice in the inter- propriately designated to reflect upon fight against terrorism. From the national arena, the United States must the important contributions and heroic American Revolution and the Civil War lead by example, showing that Amer- sacrifices that women have made to through modern day armed conflict, ican women enjoy these rights fully. our Nation and to consider the chal- American women have sacrificed next During my service in Congress, I lenges they continue to face. Through- to their husbands, sons, brothers and have strongly supported efforts to ad- out our history, women have been at fathers to preserve the freedom upon dress women’s issues and eradicate the forefront of every important move- which this Nation was founded. Cur- gender discrimination and inequality. I ment for a better and more just soci- rently, more than 6,000 women in the have co-sponsored the Paycheck Fair- ety, and they have been the foundation Armed Services are courageously fight- ness Act, which would provide more ef- of our families and communities. ing in our war against terrorism and fective remedies to victims of wage dis- In Maryland, we are proud to honor almost 15 percent of the 1.4 million sol- crimination on the basis of sex. I have those women who have given so much diers volunteering in our military are also supported the Equity in Prescrip- to improve our lives. Their achieve- women. These modern day heroines, tion Insurance and Contraceptive Cov- ments illustrate their courage and te- giving of their time, knowledge, and erage Act, which would prohibit health nacity in conquering overwhelming ob- lives should not be taken for granted. insurance plans from excluding or re- stacles. They include , Women have made great strides in stricting benefits for prescription con- who became America’s first woman overcoming historic adversity and bias traception if the plan covers other pre- lawyer and landholder, and Harriet but they still face many obstacles. Un- scription drugs. In order to build a na- Tubman, who risked her own life to equal pay, poverty, inadequate access tional repository of the contributions lead hundreds of slaves to freedom to healthcare and violent crime are of women to our Nation’s history, I co- through the Underground Railroad. Dr. among the challenges that continue to sponsored legislation to establish a Na- Helen Taussig, another great Mary- disproportionately affect women. tional Museum of Women’s History Ad- lander, developed the first successful Working women earn 74 cents to every visory Committee. In addition, I re- medical procedure to save ‘‘blue ba- dollar earned by men. What is more main a consistent supporter of an equal bies’’ by repairing heart birth defects. troubling is that the more education a rights amendment to the Constitution. Her efforts laid the groundwork for woman has, the wider the wage gap. I am proud of these efforts and I will modern heart surgery. We are all in- According to a recent Census Bureau continue my commitment to bring debted to Mary Elizabeth Garrett and report, the average American woman fuller equality to all women. Martha Carey Thomas who donated loses approximately $523,000 in wages While obstacles remain, women have money to create Johns Hopkins Med- and benefits over a lifetime because of achieved impressive progress. This

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