E1918 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks October 11, 2004 CONGRATULATING THE PEOPLE Trade Organization (WTO) to authorize tariffs CRS SPECIALIST PAUL S. OF TAIWAN ON THEIR NATIONAL against American goods. Rather than using RUNDQUIST HONORED BY THE DAY this bill to bring the back into POLISH PARLIAMENT compliance with the WTO, it’s become a HON. JIM McDERMOTT Christmas tree for pet projects all over the HON. JOHN B. LARSON OF country. Included in this legislation are hand- OF CONNECTICUT IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES outs for tobacco growers, tackle box manufac- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Friday, October 8, 2004 turers, bow and arrow manufacturers, import- Friday, October 8, 2004 ers of ceiling fans, and even NASCAR race Mr. LARSON of Connecticut. Mr. Speaker, I Mr. MCDERMOTT. Mr. Speaker, Taiwan will tracks. be celebrating its National Day on October 10, want to call the attention of my colleagues to 2004. On this happy occasion, I join my con- What’s worse is that this legislation does the invaluable service and support we receive stituents in wishing Taiwan the best in its en- nothing to protect jobs here at home. Instead, every day from the knowledge, experience, deavors. it encourages them to be out-sourced. Despite and hard work of the Congressional Research This past September I had the opportunity the fact that we’ve lost 1.7 million jobs since Service—CRS. This dedicated team of policy to meet with Taiwan President Chen Shui-bian this Administration took office, the Conference analysts, administrators, and support staff pro- in . He was returning to Taiwan from a Report includes 24 separate provisions that vides us with information services and policy trip to Central America. I was impressed by actually encourage shipping more of our jobs analysis that is accurate, timely, and impec- his sincerity in seeking an early dialogue with overseas at a cost of $42 billion. The Senate- cably balanced and nonpartisan. China and maintaining peace and stability in passed version of this bill included a provision The Congress, and this people’s House, are the Taiwan Strait. Mr. Speaker, peace in the that would have closed offshore tax shelters not the only beneficiaries of CRS’s expertise. Taiwan Strait is vital to the political develop- established for the sole purpose of avoiding At times over the years, we have authorized ment and economic prosperity in the Asia-Pa- U.S. taxes. This Conference Report re-opens CRS to provide temporary support for the par- cific region as a whole. them, leaving the American taxpayer to foot liaments of several nations as they worked to join the ranks of the world’s democracies. In In past years, Taiwan and the United States the bill. have been friends and allies. In times of tur- the 1960s and 70s, Congress authorized ex- moil, both have come to each other’s aid. I ap- I urge my colleagues on both sides of the change programs between CRS and the Japa- preciate Taiwan’s efforts and actions to protect aisle to oppose this legislation. It is not the nese and German national legislatures that U.S. citizens in Taiwan after 9/11 and Tai- right prescription for what ails us. helped them establish professional parliamen- wan’s cooperation with U.S. intelligence agen- tary research departments that are the envy of cies in combating global terrorist activities. I f their neighbors. More recently, in the early am also aware of Taiwan’s support for the re- 1990s, as the dawn of freedom broke over the construction of and Afghanistan. Taiwan CONGRATULATING TOBY GASS nations of Eastern Europe, the Speaker’s Task is our friend and deserves our support. Force on Parliamentary Reform in Eastern Eu- The future of Taiwan-U.S. relations is bright- rope provided invaluable expertise and per- er than ever. With the appointment of Dr. HON. C. L. ‘‘BUTCH’’ OTTER spective to the newly emerging free par- David Lee as Taiwan’s chief representative in OF IDAHO liaments of these nations. the United States, I look forward to working Mr. Speaker, the seed was sown, and today closely with Dr. Lee on issues of mutual im- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES we see the inspiring results, as Poland, the portance. Friday, October 8, 2004 Czech Republic, Hungary, Slovenia, and other Congratulations to Taiwan President Chen countries have joined the family of democratic Shui-bian and the people of Taiwan on their Mr. OTTER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to ac- nations. CRS provided vital assistance in this National Day. knowledge the academic achievement and effort, and today, I am pleased to note that f great promise of graduate student Toby Gass, one of our own, CRS Specialist Paul S. who is studying Forest Resources at the Uni- Rundquist, has been honored by the Republic CONFERENCE REPORT ON H.R. 4520, versity of Idaho. of Poland for his work with the Sejm THE AMERICAN JOBS CREATION (‘‘SAYM’’), the Polish Parliament: he has been ACT OF 2004 Toby is being honored by the U.S. Environ- awarded the Knight’s Cross of the Order of mental Protection Agency as recipient of a Merit of the Republic of Poland. SPEECH OF prestigious Science To Achieve Results, or Mr. Speaker, when I was first appointed to HON. ANNA G. ESHOO STAR fellowship, through the EPA’s Greater the position of Ranking Minority Member of Research Opportunities program. OF the House Administration Committee by IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES She is only the second Idaho student ever Democratic Leader Pelosi, I called CRS for in- formation about internal House operations and Thursday, October 7, 2004 to win such an award, and the first since 1999. Only 22 graduate students nationwide organization. Dr. Rundquist was the first per- Ms. ESHOO. Mr. Speaker, it is with great are receiving STAR–GRO fellowships for son to respond, and he demonstrated why disappointment that I rise in opposition to this 2004, and I am extremely proud that one of CRS is held in such high regard—he was Conference Report. I opposed the House them is from Idaho’s 1st District. prompt, thorough, and professional. Later, version of this bill in June and hoped that what when I needed information on congressional would come out of the Conference Committee The EPA’s STAR graduate fellowship pro- continuity, Dr. Rundquist was again there with would be an improvement. Instead, what we gram is the only federal program exclusively the needed research and information. I’m cer- see before us is much worse. for students pursuing advanced degrees in en- tainly glad Dr. Rundquist has remained a Con- I wish I could support this legislation be- vironmental sciences. It is highly competitive, gressional asset all these years, and I hope cause it does contain some worthwhile re- with only 7 percent of applicants being award- he stays on for many years to come. forms that will benefit the economy and elimi- ed fellowships. Dr. Rundquist is a son of ; born in nate harmful tariffs. Some of the provisions in- Toby and the other STAR fellowship recipi- , he holds a Bachelor’s degr from Loy- cluded in this legislation would greatly benefit ents clearly are the best and brightest of ola University, and an M.A. and Ph.D. from businesses within my district. I strongly sup- America’s future environmental scientists. the University of Chicago. Appointed to the port the inclusion of incentives for corporations These brilliant men and women will lead the staff of CRS in 1974, he is a nationally re- to repatriate their overseas profits which would way to unimaginable advances in more effi- nowned expert on legislative procedure, the stimulate the investment of hundreds of mil- structure, organization, and functions of the ciently managing our natural resources and lions of dollars in our domestic economy and, , and congressional protecting human health and safety. in fact, worked hard to get this provision in the history. One of several CRS analysts assigned bill. I cannot support a $140 billion grab-bag of Mr. Speaker, please join me in congratu- to assist the Speaker’s Task Force from 1990 special interest handouts to solve a $4 billion lating Toby Gass and all the STAR–GRO fel- to 1994, Dr. Rundquist has continued to pro- problem. lowship winners for their achievement, and vide invaluable assistance to the members We had a simple job to do: to repeal the thank them for their groundbreaking work, and staff of the Polish Parliament, while main- current export subsidy that led the World from which we all will benefit. taining the full schedule of his duties at CRS.

VerDate Aug 04 2004 02:50 Oct 13, 2004 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00052 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A09OC8.292 E11PT1 October 11, 2004 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1919 He gave generously of his knowledge and per- yet supportive atmosphere for children in works every day to prevent and reduce suf- spective, providing information and analysis to Noogieland, all designed to channel strength, fering from this devastating birth defect. the Sejm as it developed the institutions, poli- hope and solidarity to all participants. The SBAA was founded in 1973 to address cies, and procedures so necessary to a vital, The current membership of the Club is the needs of the individuals and families af- democratic national legislature. During several 3,615, and the Club has now passed the mile- fected by this disease and is currently the only missions to Poland, he advised on the estab- stone of 100,000 member visits. An organiza- national organization solely dedicated to advo- lishment of parliamentary rules and proce- tion with a resolute mission, a compassionate cating on behalf of the Spina Bifida commu- dures, committee structure and function, and heart, and an intrinsic sense of humor, Gilda’s nity. As part of its service through almost 60 support services to members, committees, and Club is a valued asset to the New York com- chapters in more than 125 communities party organizations. munity. Testimonials, such as that of one across the country, the SBAA puts expecting In 1996, Dr. Rundquist was appointed a Ful- member who said that ‘‘this club has shined parents in touch with families who have a child bright Professor of Politics at Warsaw Univer- light and hope into some of the darkest cor- with Spina Bifida. These families answer ques- sity, and also served as a visiting professor at ners of my life,’’ coupled with the growing tions and concerns and help guide expecting the Jagiellonian University in Cracow. During membership numbers are a clear indication of parents. The SBAA then works to provide life- the following two years, he lectured widely and the Club’s magnificent achievements. I am de- long support and assistance for affected chil- continued to provide support and analysis for lighted to wish Gilda’s Club a joyous and dren and their families. the Polish Parliament and its members, pro- memorable 10th anniversary celebration, and Together the SBAA and the West viding informal assistance to the Sejm as it to convey my sincere wishes for a thriving and Spina Bifida Association, the Spina Bifida As- drafted a new constitution, and even advice on prosperous second decade. sociation of Southeastern Michigan, the Spina the official translation of the new constitution f Bifida Association of Upper Michigan, and the into English. Southwest Michigan Spina Bifida & Hydro- His service to the United States Congress CONGRATULATING DR. LINDA cephalus Association work tirelessly to help has continued uninterrupted throughout this BUCK families meet the challenges and enjoy the re- period. His recent projects and publications wards of raising their child. I would like to ac- have included authoritative studies on guaran- HON. JIM McDERMOTT knowledge and thank SBAA and these local teeing the continuity of Congress, especially OF WASHINGTON Spina Bifida organizations in Michigan for all the House of Representatives, in the event of IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that they have done for the families affected terrorist attacks, and ground-breaking analysis by this birth defect, especially those living in Friday, October 8, 2004 of the Senate power sharing agreement of my state. 2001–2002. MR. MCDERMOTT. Mr. Speaker, we marvel Spina Bifida is a neural tube defect that oc- Accompanied by his wife, Ellen, and CRS at the wonders the Hubble Space Telescope curs when the central nervous system does colleagues and friends of many years, Dr. has brought us. We gaze in amazement at the not properly close during the early stages of Rundquist was awarded the Order of Merit at images beamed back from a rover on Mars. pregnancy. Over 1,500 babies are born with a ceremony held at the Polish Embassy on As astonishing and inspiring as these discov- Spina Bifida each year. There are three dif- September 29. 1 extend my sincere congratu- eries are, sometimes you don’t have to go ferent forms of Spina Bifida with the most se- lations to this dedicated servant of Congress very far for a major discovery. vere being Myelomeningocele Spina Bifida, and the American people for his many distin- In fact, sometimes the wonder is as close which causes nerve damage and severe dis- guished accomplishments. as the nose on your face. We learned that abilities. This severe form of Spina Bifida is di- f earlier this week with the announcement that agnosed in 96 percent of children born with Dr. Linda Buck from the Fred Hutchinson Can- this condition. Between 70 to 90 percent of the IN HONOR OF GILDA’S CLUB OF cer Research Center had won a Nobel Prize children born with Spina Bifida are at risk of NEW YORK CITY in Medicine. Dr. Buck and Dr. Richard Axel of mental retardation when spinal fluid collects Columbia University will share a Nobel for around the brain. HON. JERROLD NADLER their pioneering research on the sense of The exact cause of Spina Bifida is not OF NEW YORK smell. known, but researchers have concluded that IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES The more we learn about the human body, women of childbearing age who take daily folic the more amazing we know the human body acid supplements reduce their chances of hav- Friday, October 8, 2004 is. ing a Spina Bifida pregnancy by up to 75 per- Mr. NADLER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to On behalf of the people in the 7th Congres- cent. Progress has been made in educating pay tribute to Gilda’s Club of New York City, sional District, I want to congratulate Dr. Buck. women on the importance of consuming folic on the occasion of its 10th anniversary. In This is the third time that the Fred Hutch- acid supplements and maintaining diets rich in 1995, Gilda’s Club opened its doors in honor inson Cancer Research Center has been folic acid. Recent data from the Centers for of the late Gilda Radner. While most well- home to a Nobel laureate. That is an extraor- Disease Control shows an increase in con- known for her work as a comedienne, dinary achievement in and of itself. sumption of vitamins with folic acid by 8 per- Radner’s legacy carries on in the Club be- This is a proud moment for Seattle, Fred cent over 2003. Since the Food and Drug Ad- cause of her wish that people living with can- Hutch and our distinguished research scientist. ministration decision to fortify enriched grains cer, as she did so bravely, would find a com- Thank you Dr. Buck for an individual with folic acid, CDC has documented a 26 munity with which to talk and seek comfort achievement that we can all share. percent decline in these birth defects. while fighting the disease. A festive gala, f Although this is good news, we will still have ‘‘Celebrating Gilda,’’ will be held on November babies born with Spina Bifida who need inten- 4th to mark the success and progress of OCTOBER IS NATIONAL SPINA sive care and families that need guidance and Gilda’s Club over the past ten years. BIFIDA AWARENESS MONTH support in caring for and raising these chil- Gilda’s Club, a non-profit organization with dren. The result of this neural tube defect is both of its branches located in my Congres- HON. BART STUPAK that most babies suffer from a host of phys- sional district, was founded upon the premise OF MICHIGAN ical, psychological, and educational chal- that ‘‘when cancer happens, it happens to the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES lenges, including paralysis, developmental entire family,’’ a message so eloquently con- delay, numerous surgeries, and living with a veyed by Radner herself. Gilda’s Club is pre- Friday, October 8, 2004 shunt in their skulls in an attempt to ease their mised on the belief that while doctors can Mr. STUPAK. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to condition. Today, approximately 90 percent of treat the physical effects of cancer, the emo- recognize that October is National Spina Bifida all babies diagnosed with Spina Bifida live into tional effects of the disease must also be Awareness Month and to pay tribute to the adulthood, approximately 80 percent have nor- treated. The Club provides a comprehensive more than 70,000 Americans—and their family mal IQs, and approximately 75 percent partici- emotional and social support community for members—who are currently affected by pate in sports and other recreational activities. anyone whose life has been touched by can- Spina Bifida—the nation’s most common, per- With proper medical care, people who suffer cer in any way, free of charge. Its Basic III manently disabling birth defect. The Spina from Spina Bifida can lead full and productive Plus membership provides programs ranging Bifida Association of America (SBAA), an or- lives. However, they must learn how to move from Support and Networking Groups, to edu- ganization that has helped people with Spina around using braces, crutches or wheelchairs, cation in Lectures and Workshops, to a playful Bifida and their families for over 30 years, and how to function independently. They also

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