17368 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS July 27, 1993 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS CAMPAIGN OF POLITICAL REPRES­ Our concern in this message is with the (a) discussed at a meeting of the Central SION CONTINUES AGAINST CRO­ quality of freedom and the quality of justice Committee of the ruling CDU party, with ATIAN PARLIAMENT OPPOSITION in Croatia. We note that Paraga has suffered President Tudjman presiding. The Central in the jails of the former Communist Yugo­ Committee has declared that it "considers LEADER, DOBROSLAV PARAGA slavia. Today in Serbia, Mr. Vuk Draskovic the attacks by some individuals in opposi­ is being tormented and charged on the iden­ tion circles, not part of the regular partisan HON. JAMFS A. TRAACANT, JR. tical accusation of trying to overthrow the disputes but rather aggressive attacks not OF OHIO Government by violence, when in fact all of only against President Tudjman and the Cro­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the evidence is that Draskovic has proceeded atian Democratic Union but also against the by normal political means and that it is the foundations of the Croatian State." Tuesday, July 27, 1993 Government of Milosevic that has proceeded (Vecernji list, Zagreb, June 3, 1993) Mr. TRAFICANT. Mr. Speaker, I take this by political violence and illegality. We do (b) characterized by the Committee for In­ opportunity to update my colleagues on the not want the same thing to happen in Cro­ ternal Policy and National Security as high­ situation of Dobroslav Paraga, an opposition atia. ly treasonous and an offense against his par­ The burden of the evidence thus far indi­ liamentary oath to uphold the honor and member of the Croatian Parliament, who vis­ cates that the trial of Paraga is primarily a ited Members of Congress recently to share reputation of Croatia and its Parliament. political trial and that its main purpose is to (Vecernji list, Zagreb, June 3, 1993) his concerns regarding the authoritarian ten­ punish Paraga and his colleagues for normal (c) denounced in a Statement of the Cro­ dencies of the Croatian Government. political opposition to the Government of atian Government (printed in Vjesnik, Za­ Unfortunately, since Mr. Paraga's return to President Tudjman. In light of some of the greb, June 3, 1993) as "political sabotage par Croatia, he has been the subject of nonstop charges against Paraga and the tactics used excellence against the Government of Cro­ harassment by the Croatian Government. This by the Government against him, the burden atia, the Croatian President and the Cro­ of proof is now upon that Government to atian State . . . " has included his removal as vice president of show that the trial is truly concerned with the Commission on Human Rights, charges of Paraga has been indicted for "spreading the alleged conspiracy for illegal and violent false reports," a criminal offense in Croatia. high treason based on his statements while in ·overthrow of the Government. Also, in light (Associated Press, June 5, 1993) the United States and the takeover of his par­ of the past dismissal of the President of the These actions have a threatening character ty's headquarters by the Croatian police. Mr. Supreme Court after the Supreme Court had toward all freedom of speech. Mr. Dubravko Paraga is an elected member of an opposition dismissed past charges against Paraga, the Vidovic of the opposition Social Democratic party and, as such, he should be able to exer­ burden of proof is upon that Government to party stated that "they could be using him cise his right to free speech without harass­ show that its judges are objective and inde­ [Paraga] as an excuse to silence all critics." pendent, and that the verdict will be depend­ The fact that Mr. Vidovic prefaced his com­ ment. ent upon an honest and independent judicial In response, Mr. Paraga has peacefully pro­ ment with a statement of dissociation-that determination of the truth or falsity of the "Paraga was too harsh in his criticism"-is tested in a series of statements, sit-ins, and charge of conspiracy for violent overthrow of itself indicative of the chilling effect of the rallies which reflect his history as a human the Government. Otherwise the whole world Government's measures against that criti­ will feel confirmed in the impression-and it rights activist who was arrested, jailed, and cism. tortured as a student protester. has already gained this impression-that the In regard to the sullying of the statehood judicial system of Croatia can be and is Additionally, Mr. Paraga is undergoing his and reputation of Croatia, we would like to being turned to use for the partisan interests bring the following facts to the attention of third political trial, charged with the same of the Government, and that a fair trial is transgression as in two previous trials that the Government of Croatia. We are com­ not something that people can expect in Cro­ pletely familiar with the statement of were dismissed by the head of the Croatian atia if they disagree with the Government. Paraga at the Washington Press Club, since Supreme Court. The head of the Croatian Su­ In these circumstances, the following facts are particularly disturbing and objection­ it was an open public event. That statement preme Court was later dismissed himself. As­ supported the statehood and independence of sisting Mr. Paraga's noted criminal attorney, able: 1. This case is being put to a military Croatia. It contained no attack whatsoever Svonimir Hodak, is the prominent U.S. attor­ court. against that statehood and independence, ney, Mr. Joseph Morris. 2. Paraga has been stripped of his par­ nor against anything that could legitimately At this point, I wish to include several rel­ liamentary immunity as a Member of the be considered a foundation of Croatian state­ evant materials for consideration by my col­ Croatian Parliament by the vote of the ma­ hood and independence. The event was at­ tended mostly by representatives and sup­ leagues. Please note that the text of the letter jority which belongs to the party of the Gov­ ernment. porters of the Croatian government it was to President Tudjman from the American Mus­ 3. Paraga has been removed from a senior not reported in the Western media. Paraga's lim Council is identical to the text of the letter parliamentary post, that of Vice Chairman making of this statement did very little if sent to Democracy International that follows: of the Committee on Human Rights and Mi­ any political damage in the West to the Gov­ STATEMENT OF DEMOCRACY INTERNATIONAL nority Rights, because of his criticism on ernment of Croatia, and did no damage at all CONCERNING THE TRIAL OF DOBROSLAV May 25, 1993 at the Washington Press Club of to the people of Croatia and their independ­ PARAGA, MEMBER OF PARLIAMENT OF CRO­ human rights practices of the Government of ence. However, the subsequent persecution of ATIA Croatia. This removal is a serious violation Paraga, which is being widely reported in the The trial of Dobroslav Paraga is a matter of freedom of speech and gravely damages West, is doing considerable damage to the of concern to us from the standpoint of the credibility henceforth of the Parliamen­ reputation of Croatia in the West. human rights, irrespective of our opinion of tary Committee on Human Rights and Mi­ If the Government of Croatia wishes this the politics of Paraga. We do not say this ei­ nority Rights. This would be the case even if trial to be a fair trial, and for it to be per­ ther to support or to criticize the political Paraga's criticisms had been without founda­ ceived as such in the eyes of the world, then views and affiliations of Paraga, or anyone tion, as the Government claims; but unfortu­ it will have to: else's political views and affiliations. The nately the criticisms did have foundation, 1. Withdraw all charges against Paraga for whole point of human rights is that they are and the punishment of Paraga for making political activities and statements critical of for everyone, those with whom we agree and them only serves to close the circle and the Government and person of Mr. Tudjman. those with whom we disagree, those whose make this evident even to outside laypeople. 2. Restore the parliamentary immunity of friends and affiliations we like and those 4. Charges are being raised against Paraga Paraga and his Vice Chairmanship of the whose friends and affiliations we abhor. This for his political criticisms of the Govern­ Parliamentary Committee on Human Rights is the very cornerstone of freedom of speech ment of Croatia and in particular his criti­ anq Minority Rights. and of association. If human rights do not cisms of its human rights practices. Paraga's 3. Conduct the trial in a non-military exist in this way for everyone, then they do statement at the Washington Press Club has court, in a large enough courtroom, without not exist in reality for anyone. been excluding portions of the public and press

e This "bullet" symbol identifies statements or insertions which are not spoken by a Member of the Senate on the floor. Matter set in this typeface indicates words inserted or appended, rather than spoken, by a Member of the House on the floor. July 27, 1993 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 17369 that the Government might rather not have supporter of Muslim-Croatian friendship and son unknown to Dr. Kovacevic, and that present. cooperation, a supporter of the integrity and henceforth only children approved by the 4. Conduct the trial under a judge whose sovereignity of the sovereign Republic of Ministry of Defense could receive assistance. independence is demonstrable and unsullied; Bosnia and Herzegovina, and a well-known In response to Dr. Kovacevic's urgent calls and reinforce the independence of the Cro­ Croatian patriot with vision and leadership to the bank in Zagreb, top officials at the atian judiciary by restoring the President of who understands the dangers, the motives bank reported that on orders from Mrs. the Supreme Court who lost his position and designs of Serbian aggression. His only Tudjman, no further information regarding a~er the Supreme Court had dismissed sin was to fully understand Serbian inten­ the account was to be given to him. charges against Paraga. tions and to not trust in their promises in He later found out that the person to These four measures are needed to ensure Karadjordjevo or elsewhere. His prosecution whom Mrs. Tudjman had given sole author­ freedom and justice in Croatia, to strengthen is a stain on democracy, the legal system, ity over the bank account was a certain the democratic legitimacy of Croatian state­ the Presidency, the Parliament, and the free­ Ivanka Zoric, a close personal friend and hood, and to protect the reputation of Cro­ dom of Croatia. confindente. atia around the world. We strongly urge the Mr. President, if you continue to prosecute These arbitrary and unilateral acts left Dr. Government of Croatia to take these four Mr. Paraga you would confirm the darkest Kovacevic with no other conclusion than measures. suspicion of many Western observers that an that the St. Jerome's Church of Chicago Signed for Democracy International on autocracy and dictatorship is in the making "Save the Children of Croatia Fund" had June 23, 1993 by to inhibit and oppress the freedom loving been stolen. IRA LOUIS STRAUS, people of Croatia. Mr. President, we are ask­ In a 45 minute telephone conversion with Executive Director. ing you to stop this charade and prosecution Mrs. Tudjman on November 16, 1992, Dr. of Mr. Paraga and his innocent associates. Kovacevic pleaded for restitution of the THE MUSLIM PARLIAMENT Instead, you should use his good offices to fund-to no effect. OF GREAT BRITAIN, help you build trust, cooperation and alli­ On November 22, a detailed written com­ April 14, 1993. ances with the Bosnian Muslims. munication repeating the request was faxed His EXCELLENCY PRESIDENT FRANJO TuDJMAN Sincerely, to Zagreb, but no reply was received. OF CROATIA, BECIR TANOVIC, President. On November 24, a Dominican priest in Za­ Parliament (Sabor) RH, Zagreb, Croatia. greb, Fra. Zadro, armed with a written au­ DEAR PRESIDENT TuDJMAN: We are con­ [Democracy Bulletin-Vol. 4, No. 2-Summer thorization from St. Jerome's Church in Chi­ cerned about the Bill of Indictment that has 1993, The National Council to Support the cago requested permission to examine the been issued before the Court Martial against Democracy Movements] Fund's bank account at the Privedna Bank, the leaders of the Croatian Party of Rights, SAVE THE CHILDREN OF CROATIA FUND and was refused. On December 3, a Zagreb at­ the Leader and the President Mr. Dobroslav Miroslav Kovacevic is a professor of pedi­ torney, Mr. Madunic, similarly authorized by Paraga and the Vice-President Mr. Ante atrics accredited to the Loyola University St. Jerome's Church, requested access to ex­ Dapic, who are members of the Parliament Stritch School of Medicine in Chicago. He is amine the account and was refused. (Sabor) of Croatia and who are also demo­ a Croatian-American who immigrated to the On the same date a new fax was sent to cratically-elected members of the Par­ United States 20 years ago. In March, 1992 he Mrs. Tudjman, demanding an immediate res­ liament, respectively. established a "Save The Children Of Croatia olution of the matter, and her resignation as In particular, Mr. Dobroslav Paraga is the Fund" under the auspices of St. Jerome's Honorary Chairperson. Again no reply. Vice-President of the Committee for Human Church in Chicago. Its purpose was to pro­ On December 15, 1992 full details of this af­ Rights and the Minority Rights in the Cro­ vide assistance to Croatian war orphans who fair were communicated to the Croatian Am­ atian Parliament and Mr. Dapic is the Presi­ lost one or both parents in the Balkan war. bassador in Washington, Peter Sarcevic, and dent of the Committee for Grievances and The relief campaign initiated by Dr. requesting his urgent mediation. This com­ Complaints in the same Parliament. Kovacevic was simple and effective. The or­ munication was transferred to Mrs. Tudjman As the human rights activities of these phans were identified by a group of volun­ and Ambassador Sacrevic has refused further members of Parliament are well-known and teers in Croatia, who reported their names to comment. respected, we, the Human Rights Campaign­ fellow volunteers in the United States. Each On December 31, 1992 Dr. Kovacevic re­ ers, deplore the act of their Court-Martial. child's name would then be matched with a ceived a fax message from Mrs. Tudjman de­ This act of prosecuting one's own members sponsor in the United States or Canada who manding that all monies belonging tci the of Parliament simply because they hold op­ would pledge a monthly support contribution Church Fund in the United States be imme­ posing views has never been exercised before of $50. This money was deposited in a special diately transferred to the expropriated ac­ in any democratic country and it is in defi­ bank account of the St. Jerome's Church, ap­ count at the Privedna Bank in Zagreb. The ance of the application of human rights. proved by the Diocese. Each month, the message also demanded that all further com­ The development of human rights in Cro­ Church would receive a list of eligible chil­ munication in the matter be directed to her atia should be encouraged and not discour­ dren from Zagreb, and a sum equal to $50 per personal fax number, and that none be sent aged at the beginning with action that tar­ child was transferred to the Privedna Bank via the Croatian Embassy in Washington or gets the opposition and tries to prossecute in Zagreb, where an individual account was the Office of the President in Zagreb. the legally and democratically elected mem­ opened for each child and put under the con­ Officials of St. Jerome's Church in Chicago bers of Parliament. trol of its guardian. refused to transfer any further funds to the Yours sincerely, The task of identifying eligible children expropriated account in Zagreb pending res­ MASSOUD SHADJAREH, was not always simple. Sometimes there was titution. Chairman, The Human Rights Committee interference by government officials. In On January 7, 1993, Dr. Kovacevic received and The Muslim Parliament of Great Brit­ order to facilitate the process Dr. Kovacevic a visit from two messengers at his Chicago ain. invited President Tudjman's wife to be Hon­ home. They were expressly sent by Mrs. orary Chairperson of the Croatian side of the Tudjman. They had one message: stop being SDA CHICAGO U.S.A. FOR operation. The program functioned success­ stubborn. The doctor replied that he would BOSNIA-HERZEGOVINA, fully between March and November, 1992. Ap­ immediately start organizing a new network Northbrook, IL. June 16, 1993. proximately $600,000 was transferred during for the delivery of aid to the children, and if His Excellency President FRANJO TuDJMAN, this period, and provided aid to some 2,000 that failed, he would return all monies at the Zabreb. Croatia. Croatian orphans. Dr. Kovacevic planned to St. Jerome bank account to their sponsors. DEAR MR. PRESIDENT: This is to bring to extend the program to children in Bosnia­ Then followed the enormous task of set­ your attention the outrage and protest that Herzegovina. ting up an alternative organization in Cro­ our community feels against the ongoing Then the trouble started. Franjo atia. A new bank account was opened on Jan­ prosecution of the Hon. Dobroslav Paraga Tudjman's authoritarian regime intervened uary 28, 1993, at "Slavonska Banka d.d." in and his associates at the hands of your Court to halt their work. Why this happened is not Osijek. The reconstitution of childrens' and Military Prosecutor, as well as the un­ altogether clear, but some suspect that the names and addresses was a particularly dif­ democratic and illegal procedures of the reason lies in a rivalry between the regime ficult in the war-ravaged countryside where Court and the Parliament. and an opposition party led by a friend of Dr. addresses change constantly. The Privedna The Hon. Dobroslav Paraga is a democrat­ Kovacevic. Bank in Zagreb refused to provide any infor­ ically elected representative of the Croatian On November 10, 1992 Dr. Kovacevic re­ mation. Nonetheless by March 9, some 1,938 people, the elected Vice-President of the ceived a faxed message from the President's individual accounts were opened for each Committee for Human Rights and Minority wife, announcing that the headquarters of child, and St. Jerome's Church in Chicago re­ Rights, the well-known and respected human the fund had been arbitrarily moved from. sumed the transfer of funds: on March 15, rights campaigner who was previously pros­ Chicago to Zagreb, that sole signature on the $100 per account; on April 6, $50 per account; ecuted under the Serbo-Communist regime. a · bank account had been taken over by a per- on May 17, $50 per account. 17370 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS July 27, 1993 But the troubles were not over. On March merits of the case the Croatian government companion legislation to H.R. 826, which the 24, 1993, the "Slavonska Bank" in Osijek ad­ feels it has against Paraga, the least one can House passed on March 25, 1993. On page vised Chicago they had received an order say is that the heavy-handed methods it has 13 of House Report 103-106, Part 1, to ac­ from the Privedna Bank in Zagreb, signed by shown here do not speak well for its public Mrs. Ivanka Zoric on orders from Mrs. relations expertise! Too bad, for there is a company H.R. 826, the paragraph under the Tudjman, that all funds they were holding in very large reservoir of sympathy in the Unit­ heading, "Consideration of Views," should the name of St. Jerome's Church-"Save the ed States for the people of Croatia in their read as follows: Children of Croatia Fund" be transferred im­ time of suffering-a valuable resource Cro­ The strategic plan is intended to be prin­ mediately to Privedna Bank in Zagreb. atia can ill afford to jeopardize. cipal means for obtaining and reflecting, as "Slavonska Bank" refused to accede to this appropriate, the views of Congress, and those order. governmental and non-governmental entities Dr. Kovacevic continued to be harassed by potentially affected by or interested in the phone calls and "vis.itors" at his Chicago PRESERVATION OF CEMETERIES, agencies' activities. Although development home, until one day the mystery surround­ PARKS, AND IDSTORICAL SITES of the plan is not subject to formal proce­ ing this bizarre series of events was made dural requirements such as the Administra­ clear. tive Procedure Act, the agency shall solicit That was May 16, 1993, when the individual HON. BARBARA F. VUCANOVICH and consider views of interested members of donors in the United States who had spon­ OF NEVADA the public in the process of preparing the sored children under the program, received a IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES plan. An agency's strategic plan shall be a personal letter from Mrs. Tudjman. Its con­ Tuesday, July 27, 1993 matter of public record, and shall be dissemi­ tents leave no doubt that behind all this was nated as appropriate, with the public being a political machination, namely the Mrs. VUCANOVICH. Mr. Speaker, under the offered an opportunity to obtain copies of Tudjman Administration's long-standing leave to extend my remarks in the RECORD, I the completed plan. Copies shall also be dis­ battle with a man called Dobroslav Paraga, a include the following: seminated to Congress, including the Senate friend of Dr. Kovacevic. PRESERVATION OF CEMETERIES, PARKS AND Committee on Governmental Affairs, the Paraga is a pro-democracy human rights HISTORICAL SITES House Committee on Government Oper­ activist, and leader of the Croatian Party of ations, and the appropriate authorization Rights. He has a long record of activism, Whereas, Increased demands on federal, and appropriations committees and sub­ first against the Communist government of state and local budgets have resulted in the committees. Yugoslavia, where he was jailed as a lack of proper funding for the preservation of "counterrevolutionary," and later, in opposi­ cemeteries, parks and historical sites; and tion to Tudjman and his ruling party, the Whereas, The National Society Daughters Croatian Democratic Community (HDZ). He of the American Revolution has always stood HOUSTON TELEVISION VIEWERS is an outspoken critic of their authoritarian for the preservation of sites which bear his­ CHEER RETURN OF DAVE WARD methods. This has earned him Tudjman's toric significance and serve as memorials undisguised hostility, including arrest, im­ and reminders of our American heritage; and Whereas, Efforts are being made to locate HON. JACK FIELDS prisonment, charges of insurrection and OF TEXAS treason, and a continual barrage of a New York City incinerator at the Brooklyn disinformation against him and his party­ Navy Yard over a burial site of 8,000 Amer­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES most notably that they are fascists. ican prisoners captured by the British during Tuesday, July 27, 1993 Paraga has twice been adopted by Amnesty the American Revolution without proper ar­ International as a prisoner of conscience. cheological studies having been conducted; Mr. FIELDS of Texas. Mr. Speaker, tele­ Mrs. Tudjman's letter to the fund donors and vision viewers in the greater Houston area are makes it quite clear that Paraga's friendship Whereas, The site of the 1780 Battle of applauding the return of veterans news anchor with Dr. Kovacevic is the real reason behind Piqua, where General George Rogers Clark Dave Ward who recently completed his recov­ her actions concerning the children's fund. defeated the British in Clark County, Ohio, ery from a severe fall he suffered back in early She links Paraga's name with the Doctor's is being proposed for a housing development; May. and in denying the allegations catalogued here­ Ward's return to KTRK-TV, Houston's ABC inabove. She cites a press conference held in Whereas, The Texas Parks and Wildlife De­ Zagreb on April 21st, by the Party of Rights, partment has announced that five historic affiliate, has cheered hundreds of thousands in which the dispute over the children's fund parks, which are memorials and museums, of us who have long appreciated and admired was publicly aired. The following day, the have been contractually transferred to a rel­ his professionalism and his dedication, and local press carried the story with the head­ atively unknown non-profit organization for who are familiar with his unabashed love affair line "Where Did Help For The Orphans Dis­ management; and with the city of Houston. Whereas, Many states have no laws pro­ appear?" She states that the untrue allega­ During his 27-year career with channel 13, tions damage the reputation of Croatia, and tecting cemeteries from road building or implies that this was intentional. other construction and as a result, vandal­ Ward has earned the trust and respect not In an address to the National Press Club in ism, desecration and bulldozing are common; only of Houston-area residents, but of his Washington, D.C. on May 25, 1993, Dobroslav Resolved, That the members of the Na­ competitors as well. Today, his is simply a Paraga critized the Tudjman administration tional Society Daughters of the American news institution in the Bayou City. All of us are for its poor human rights record and non-re­ Revolution, as individuals, urge their fed­ glad to have him back in our living rooms at eral, state and local officials to adequately spect for democratic principles. After his 6 and 10 p.m. speech, 12 congressmen wrote to President fund cemeteries, parks and historical sites, Clinton calling his attention to "authoritar­ work to recognize areas not previously des­ Back in May, Ward suffered a bad fall due ian tendencies of President Franjo Tudjman ignated as national historical sites and to a pair of faulty boots and a slick spot in a and his in tolerance towards free press and guard against encroachment on our national parking lot in southwest Houston. He hit his political expression in Croatia." treasures. head on the pavement, causing a blood vessel On June 4, the Croatian Parliament voted to rupture in the front left lobe of his brain. to remove Paraga from the Commission for Doctors later discovered that the resulting Human Rights for having "slandered" Cro­ THE GOVERNMENT PERFORMANCE blood clot was the size of a good-sized cherry atia during his visit to the United States. tomato. The blood clot was so large, in fact, On June 5, before a Military Court in Za­ AND RESULTS ACT OF 1993 COR­ greb, a criminal trial was opened in which RECTION TO HOUSE REPORT NO. that Ward's doctors were mystified how he Paraga was charged with offenses against 103-106, PART 1 managed to walk or speak or even remain the state, political subversion and high trea­ conscious. son. Paraga's Croatian attorney, Zvonimir HON. JOHN co~, JR. Just 10 weeks after he suffered his fall. Hodak will be assisted by a prominent U.S. OF MICIIlGAN Dave Ward is back delivering the news, at 6 legal counsel, Joseph Morris, President of and 1O p.m., on channel 13. Those of us who the Lincoln Legal Foundation. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES watch him are grateful that he's back on the The war-orphans in Croatia and the private Tuesday, July 27, 1993 citizens in America who want to help them job in which he excels-thanks to good luck, are thus caught in the middle of a political Mr. CONYERS. Mr. Speaker, on July 15, and the love of his wife of 17 years, Debbie, squabble in which they should never have 1993, the House passed S. 20, the "Govern­ and his two sons: 5 year-old Jonathan and 2 been involved. Without entering into the ment Performance and Results Act of 1993," year-old Christopher. July 27, 1993 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 17371 Ward joined KTRK-TV in 1966 as an on­ mittee intends to hold a hearing on this bill be­ ties enjoy in the American system of govern­ the-street reporter and photographer before fore the August district work period. We will ment, so that when ratified they become serving as the anchor for channel 13's 7 a.m. take into account all of the changes suggested part of the "supreme law of the land," along with the United States Constitution and fed­ weekday newscast. Later that same year, he by witnesses at the hearing, especially those eral laws; became the host of the popular Dialing for that may involve observer coverage on fishing Resolved, That the National Society Dollars program, which eventually evolved into vessels and means of paying for observers. Daughters of the American Revolution, as Good Morning Houston. In 1968, Ward settled We will then mark up the bill as soon as pos­ individuals, remind their United States Sen­ in as the co-anchor of the station's 6 and 1O sible. We expect to have a final piece of legis­ ators that the United States should not for­ p.m. newscasts; he's been there for the past lation on the President's desk prior to the expi­ feit its sovereignty by completely surrender­ 21 years. ration of the current interim exemption on Sep­ ing control of the splendid United States tember 30. Military Forces and equipment to a commit­ A radio news veteran in Tyler, Waco and tee of the United Nations, thus allowing our Houston, Dave Ward has won more awards I want to compliment my colleagues who fighting men to be commanded by foreign of­ for journalistic excellence that I can list here. are working with me on this legislation for their ficers, intermingled with foreign troops and But just as important to Dave is the awards he efforts to produce a good bill. I also want to assigned around the world without regard to has earned in the field of community service. congratulate the fishing industry, the environ­ the needs or national interest of the United States; nor should our nation lose its sov­ Dave has served as president of the local mental community, and the representatives of various States, including my own State of ereignty by ratifying the United Nation chapter of the Easter Seals Society and is still Treaty on the Rights of the Child, a treaty on the organization's board of directors. He Alaska, who worked so hard to reach an endangering the Constitution of the United has chaired the Public Affairs Advisory Board agreement. States of America. of the Houston Business Council, is a former member of the Public Information Committee of the American Cancer Society, was a board UNITED STATES SOVEREIGNTY VA-HUD APPROPRIATIONS FOR member of the Leukemia Society of America, FISCAL YEAR 1994 and is a board member of the Press Club of HON. BARBARA F. VUCANOVICH Houston. OF NEVADA HON. WIWAM F. CLINGER, JR. Dave Ward's remarkable recovery from his IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF PENNSYLVANIA injuries demonstrates that good things happen IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES to good people. Those of us who have be­ Tuesday, July 27, 1993 come accustomed to his familiar face and Mrs. VUCANOVICH. Mr. Speaker, under the Tuesday, July 27, 1993 voice in our living rooms welcome him back to leave to extend my remarks in the RECORD, I Mr. CLINGER. Mr. Speaker, for the benefit channel 13, congratulate him on his remark­ include the following: of my constituents, I rise to explain my vote on able recovery, and wish him and his family the UNITED NATIONS VERSUS UNITED STATES an amendment to the fiscal year 1994 appro­ very best in the years ahead. SOVEREIGNTY priations bill for the Departments of Veterans Whereas, Currently the United Nations is Affairs and Housing and Urban Development, seriously threatening the sovereignty of the and independent agencies, H.R. 2491. CONSERVATION OF MARINE United States by taking over the military command of the Armed Services and pressur­ In the fiscal year 1994 VA-HUD bill, the Ap­ MAMMALS ing for ratification of the United Nations propriations Committee increased HUD's pol­ Treaty on the Rights of the Child; and icy research and development account by 240 HON. DON YOUNG Whereas, When the United States govern­ percent while eliminating nearly all funding for OF ALASKA ment agreed to place the military under the Selective Service System. The amend­ United Nations control in Somalia, it was IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ment offered by Congressman SOLOMON beginning to fulfill Public Law 87-287 enti­ sought to transfer $20 million from the HUD Tuesday, July 27, 1993 tled United States Arms Control and account to the Selective Service. I regret that Disarmament Act published as State Depart­ Mr. YOUNG of Alaska. Mr. Speaker, today ment Document 7277, a plan to turn all of our I mistakenly voted against the Solomon I am joining with my colleagues on the Mer­ military forces over to the United Nations amendment, Roll No. 278, when I intended to chant Marine and Fisheries Committee in a bi­ and not to replace them, leaving the United support it. partisan effort to conserve marine mammals States entirely without a National Defense As demonstrated by my voting history, I am while allowing the U.S. commercial fishing in­ Force; and a strong supporter of the Selective Service dustry to continue supplying food for our Na­ Whereas, The United Nations Treaty on System. As far back as 1980 when President tion. the Rights of the Child views all rights not as God-given and unalienable, as guaranteed Carter proposed reinstating draft registration, I As you may recall, in 1988, the Congress by our Constitution, but as United Nations voted for House Joint Resolution 521 to trans­ enacted amendments to the Marine Mammal decreed and conditional, and the intention of fer $13.3 million from the Air Force to the Se­ Protection Act, which provided a 5-year data our Constitution is to limit the powers of lective Service in order to begin draft registra­ gathering program to assess the impact that government itself and to make the govern­ tion of 19- and 20-year-old men. Just last commercial fishing is having on marine mam­ ment the servant, not the master of the peo­ year, during consideration of the fiscal year mal populations. That program and the author­ ple; and 1993 VA-HUD appropriations bill, I voted Whereas, The United Nations Treaty on against the Atkins amendment which would ization to incidentally take marine mammals the Rights of the Child would give the Unit­ expires on September 30 of this year. Thus, ed Nations enormous powers over children, have eliminated all appropriations for the Se­ new legislation is needed to protect marine families and schools, even to stipulating that lective Service. mammal species and allow American fisher­ the child has a right to use his own language, Opponents of peacetime draft registration men to operate. to receive information and ideas of all kinds claim that the end of the cold war warrants Earlier this year, representatives of the com­ through any media of the child's choice and elimination of the Selective Service System. mercial fishing industry and the environmental the child's freedom to select his associates, However, I believe the need for the Selective thus destroying parental authority-powers community negotiated an agreement that will that we as Americans would refuse to give Service System is currently as great, if not establish a long-term program governing the our own Federal Government; and greater, considering the instability and unpre­ interaction between commercial fishermen and Whereas, It is always important to scruti­ dictability in the world today. marine mammals. The bill that I am introduc­ nize proposed treaties even more carefully With the end of the cold war, the United ing today, along with Congressman STU DDS, than ordinary legislation, first, because trea­ States has begun dramatically slashing the Congressman FIELDS, Congressman SAXTON, ties can be ratified at any time by two-thirds defense budget, canceling weapons programs, and Congressman MANTON, will make that of the United States Senators present and voting (i.e., with only four Senators present, closing military bases, and reducing troop lev­ agreement part of the law. one Senator presiding, two Senators voting els. Under President Clinton's proposed de­ I want to make clear that the bill we are in­ "yes" and one Senator voting "no"), and sec­ fense budget, the active military force will troducing is still subject to change. Our com- ond, because of the preferential status trea- shrink from approximately 2 million service- 17372 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS July 27, 1993 members in 1990 to 1.4 million in 1996. Con­ ture in the formulation of the specific legisla­ more than 35 million persons do not have ,tinuing peacetime registration under the Selec­ tive initiative for health care reform. My col­ guaranteed access to basic health care. Oth­ tive Service System will allow our Armed leagues in the Congress and the policy mak­ ers have some access, but their coverage is Forces to mobilize and draft people quickly in too limited or too costly to offer health secu­ ers in the executive branch will benefit from a rity for their families. High health care costs the event of national emergency which is ab­ careful reading and analysis of the Bishops' contribute to a declining standard of living solutely necessary if we are to protect our na­ statement. for many American families. The current tional security while we downsize our active A Resolution of the Catholic Bishops of the health care system is so inequitable, and the forces. United States, June 18, 1993 disparities between rich and poor and those Once again, I would like the record to reflect A FRAMEWORK FOR COMPREHENSIVE HEALTH with access and those without are so great that I meant to vote "aye" on the Solomon CARE REFORM: PROTECTING HUMAN LIFE, that it is clearly unjust. amendment to restore funding to the Selective PROMOTING HUMAN DIGNITY, PuRSUING THE The burdens of this system are not shared equally. One out of three Hispanics and one Service System. I hope that the funds are re­ COMMON GOOD I. INTRODUCTION of five African Americans are uninsured. The stored when the bill is considered in the Sen­ health care in our inner cities and some ate, and that funding for the Selective Service Our nation's health care system serves too rural communities leads to third world rates is included in the final version of the fiscal few and costs too much. A major national de­ bate on how to assure access for all, restrain of infant mortality. The virtue of solidarity year 1994 VA-HUD bill as reported by con­ costs and increase quality is moving to the and our teaching on the option for the poor ference committee. center of American public life. This resolu­ and vulnerable require us to measure our tion is addressed to the Catholic community health system in terms of how it affects the weak and disadvantaged. In seeking the fun­ and the leaders of our Nation. We seek to damental changes which are necessary, we A FRAMEWORK FOR COMPREHEN­ outline the values, criteria and priorities focus especially on the impact of national SIVE HEALTH CARE REFORM which are guiding our Conference's partici­ pation in this vital dialogue. We hope to health policies on the poor and the vulner­ offer a constructive and distinctive contribu­ able. HON. JAMFS L OBERSTAR tion reflecting the Catholic community's The traditional value of stewardship also OF MINNESOTA strong convictions and broad experience in contributes to our call for reform. It is pre­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES health care. dicted that health care costs will more than double between 1980 and 2000. Our nation Tuesday, July 27, 1993 The debate and decisions will not be easy. They will touch every family and business, pays far more for health care than other in­ Mr. OBERSTAR. Mr. Speaker, as the exec­ every community and parish. Health care re­ dustrialized countries and that strains the utive branch and the Congress move closer to form represents an effort to redirect a sev­ private economy and leaves too few re­ closure on setting forth both the principles enth of our national economy and to reshape sources for housing, education and other eco­ our society's response to a basic human nomic and social needs. Stewardship de­ which will guide health care reform and the mands that we address the duplication, legislation to enact it, I believe it will be useful need. It is not only an economic challenge, it is a moral imperative. waste and other factors that make our sys­ for policymakers to give careful consideration The Catholic community has much at tem so expensive. to and be motivated by the recent statement stake and much to contribute to this vital For three quarters of a century, the Catho­ of the U.S. Catholic Bishops on this subject national dialog. For decades, we have advo­ lic Bishops of the U.S. have called for na­ entitled: "A Framework for Comprehensive cated sweeping reform. In communities tional action to assure decent health care for Health Care Reform: Protecting Human Life, across our land; we serve the sick and pick all Americans. We seek to bring a moral per­ Promoting Human Dignity, Pursuing the Com­ up the pieces of a failing system. We are pas­ spective in an intensely political debate; we mon Good." tors, teachers and leaders of a community offer an ethical framework in an arena domi­ deeply committed to comprehensive health nated by powerful economic interests. The Catholic Church in America has very reform. Our urgency for reform reflects both B. A COMMUNITY OF CARING solid credentials with which to speak on health on our traditional principles and everyday care reform: The church has been involved in experience. The Catholic community in states, cities the delivery of health care since the earliest and towns all across our country, brings not A. A TRADITION OF TEACHING only strong convictions, but also broad expe­ days of our Nation; today, health care institu­ Our approach to health care is shaped by a rience as providers and purchasers of health tions operated by the church serve some 20 simple, but fundamental principle: "Every care. The Church has been involved in the million people a day. The health care debate person has a right to adequate health care. delivery of health care services since the generally takes place in the context of an eco­ This right flows from the sanctity of human early days of this nation. Catholic health nomic challenge to the Nation; the bishops life and the dignity that belongs to all care facilities are now the largest network of see it also as a moral imperative and in their human persons, who are made in the image non-profit hospitals and nursing homes in resolution set forth values-based principles to of God." Health care is more than a commod­ the U.S., serving more than 20 million people guide the reform process. ity; it is a basic human right, an essential in a single year. safeguard of human life and dignity. We be­ As pastors we see the strains and stresses The bishops' statement defines health care lieve our people's health care should not de­ related to inadequate health care, the human as more than a commodity, affirming it as a pend on where they work, how much their consequences of a failing system. In approxi­ basic human right, essential to human dignity parents earn or where they live. Our con­ mately 600 Catholic hospitals and 1500 long and to the protection of all human life. stant teaching that each human life must be term and specialized care settings, in our protected and human dignity promoted leads parishes and schools, Catholic Charities shel­ The church ministers to the sick and the us to insist that all people have a right to dying and comforts and counsels their fami­ ters and services, Campaign for Human De­ health care. This right is explicitly affirmed velopment funded groups, we see the con­ lies. Pastors experience first hand the physical in Pacem in Terris and is the foundation of sequences of failed and confused policy: fam­ pain of those in ill health, as well as the men­ our advocacy for health care reform. When ilies without insurance, sick without op­ tal anguish of families attempting to meet the millions of Americans are without health tions, children without care, the plight of financial pressures of providing for the health coverage, when rising costs threaten the cov­ real people behind the statistics. We seek to care of a stricken family member. Underscor­ erage of millions more, when infant mortal­ offer a human perspective in an often overly ing the inequality of burdens in our health care ity remains shockingly high, the right to technical discussion. health care is seriously undermined and our system upon blacks, Hispanics, rural commu­ health care system is in need of fundamental C. OUR EXPERIENCE AS EMPLOYERS nities, inner cities, the poor and the vulner­ reform. Catholic dioceses, parishes, schools, agen­ able, the bishops' statement focuses on the Our call for health care reform is rooted in cies and hospitals are major purchasers of in­ moral and social dimension of health care, the biblical call to heal the sick and to serve surance and health care. The rapidly escalat­ seeking to bring a moral perspective and an "the least of these," the priorities of social ing costs of coverage are impacting almost ethnical framework to the health care debate justice, and the principle of the common every diocese, agency, parish and school. The in a context otherwise dominated by economic good. The existing patterns of health care in increasing resources we spend on heal th care concerns. the United States do not meet the minimal are dollars that don't fund much needed min­ standard of social justice and the common istry, services and personnel. We know well The message of the bishops in this resolu­ good. The substantial inequity of our health the fiscal consequences of the rising health tion is cogent, relevant and instructive to all care system can no longer be ignored or ex­ costs which are hurting our economy and di­ policy makers, particularly at this timely junc- plained away. The principal defect is that verting precious resources. July 27, 1993 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 17373 D. A CAPACITY FOR ADVOCACY Quality. Whether it promotes the develop­ ing of heal th care is distorted and threat­ Our community also brings to this debate men t of processes and standards that will ened. A consistent concern for human dig­ expertise and credibility rooted in our expe­ help to achieve quality and equity in health nity is strongly demonstrated by providing rience and values, a history and record of ac­ services, in the training of providers, and in access to quality care from the prenatal pe­ tive support for health care reform which the informed participation of consumers in riod throughout infancy and childhood, into goes back decades, active ministry in inner decision-making on health care. adult life and, at the end of life, when care is city, suburban and rural communities, an in­ Cost Containment and Controls. Whether possible even if cure is not. Therefore, we are stitutional presence in every state and con­ it creates effective cost containment meas­ convinced it would be a moral tragedy, a se­ gressional district. We are a very diverse ures that reduce waste, inefficiency, and un­ rious policy misjudgment and a major politi­ community of believers and citizens who necessary care; measures that control rising cal mistake to burden health care reform could make a big difference in the health costs of competition, commercialism, and with abortion coverage that most Americans care debate. administration; and measures that provide oppose and the federal government has not The Catholic Health Association, which incentives to individuals and providers for funded for the last 17 years. Consequently, serves Catholic-sponsored health care facili­ effective and economical use of limited re­ we continue to oppose unequivocally the in­ ties, has developed a comprehensive frame­ sources. clusion of abortion as a health care benefit, work for a reformed health care system. This Equitable Financing. Whether it assures as do three out of four Americans (April 6, plan reflects the experience and expertise of society's obligation to finance universal ac­ 1993 New York Times poll). Catholic leaders who are deeply involved in cess to comprehensive health care in an equi­ As long time advocates of health care re­ meeting the health care needs of the nation. table fashion, based on ability to pay; and form, we appeal to the leaders of the nation We welcome CHA's impressive initiative in whether proposed cost-sharing arrangements to avoid a divisive and polarizing dispute developing this plan which includes impor­ are designed to avoid creating barriers to ef­ which could jeopardize passage of national tant values and policy directions to help fective care for the poor and vulnerable. health reform. We strongly believe it would guide the debate and decisions in the months III. KEY POLICY PRIORITIES be morally wrong and counter-productive to ahead. We hope Catholics and others will use this compel individuals, institutions or state to Health care reform is an issue that unites pay for or participate in procedures that fun­ the Catholic community. We need to con­ criteria to assess proposals for reform. In ap­ plying these criteria, we have chosen to damentally violate basic moral principles tinue to work together to help make the case and the consciences of millions of Ameri­ for comprehensive reform, share our values focus our advocacy on several essential pri­ orities: cans. The common good is not advanced and experience and urge our representatives when advocate of so-called "choice" compel to adopt heal th care reform which will pro­ Priority Concern for the Poor/Universal Access.-We look at health care reform from taxpayers to fund what we and many others tect the life and dignity of all. We offer a po­ are convinced is the destruction of human tential constituency of conscience in the the bottom up, how it touches the unserved and underserved. Genuine health care reform life. midst of a debate too often dominated by Pursuing the Common Good and Preserving special interests and partisan needs. The de­ must especially focus on the basic health needs of the poor (i.e. those who are unable Pluralism.-We fear the cause of real reform bate over national health care reform will can be undermined by special interest con­ test both our Church and our country. through private resources, employer support, or public aid to provide payment for health flict and the resistance of powerful forces II. CRITERIA FOR REFORM care services, or those unable to gain access who have a major stake in maintaining the Applying our experience and principles to to health care because of limited resources, status quo. It also can be thwarted by unnec­ the choices before the nation, our bishops' inadequate education or discrimination). essary partisan political combat. We believe conference strongly supports comprehensive When there is a question of allocating the debate can be advanced by a continuing reform that will ensure a decent level of scarce resources, the vulnerable and the poor focus on the common good and a healthy re­ health care for all without regard to their have a compelling claim to first consider­ spect for genuine pluralism. A reformed sys­ ability to pay. This will require concerted ation. Special attention must be given to en­ tem must encourage the creative and re­ action by federal and other levels of govern­ suring that those who have suffered from in­ newed involvement of both the public and ment and by the diverse providers and con­ accessible and inadequate health care (e.g. in private sectors, including voluntary, reli­ sumers of health care. We believe govern­ central cities, isolated rural areas and mi­ gious and non-profit providers of care. It ment, an instrument of our common purpose grant camps) are first brought back into an must also respect the religious and ethical called to pursue the common good, has an es­ effective system of quality care. Therefore, values of both individuals and institutions sential role to play in assuring that the we will strongly support measures to ensure involved in the health care system. We are rights of all people to adequate health care true universal access and rapid steps to im­ deeply concerned that Catholic and other in­ are respected. prove the heal th care of the poor and stitutions with strong moral foundations We believe reform of the health care sys­ may face increasing economic and regu­ tem which is truly fundamental and endur­ unserved. Universal access must not be sig­ nificantly postponed, since coverage delayed latory pressures to compromise their moral ing must be rooted in values which reflect principles and to participate in practices in­ the essential dignity of each person, ensure may well be coverage denied. We do not sup­ port a two-tiered health system since sepa­ consistent with their commitment to human that basic human rights are protected, and life. The Catholic community is strongly recognize the unique needs and claims of the rate health care coverage for the poor usu­ ally results in poor health care. Linking the committed to continuing to meet the health poor. We commend to the leaders of our na­ needs of the nation in a framework of genu­ tion the following criteria for reform: health care of poor and working class fami­ lies to the health care of those with greater ine reform, which respects the essential role Respect for Life. Whether it preserves and and values of religiously affiliated providers enhances the sanctity and dignity of human resources is probably the best assurance of comprehensive benefits and quality care. of health care. life from conception to natural death. Restraining Costs.-We have the best health Priority Concern for the Poor. Whether it Respect for Human Life and Human Dig­ nity .-Real health care reform must protect care technology in the world, but tens of gives special priority to meeting the most millions have little or no access to it and the pressing health care needs of the poor and and enhance human life and human dignity. Every member of the human family has the costs of the system are straining our nation, underserved, insuring that they receive qual­ our economy, our families and our Church to ity health services. right to life and to the means which are suit­ able for the fuli development of life. This is the breaking point. We insist that any ac­ Universal Access. Whether it provides ceptable plan must include effective mecha­ ready universal access to comprehensive why we insist that every human being has the right to quality health services, regard­ nisms to restrain rising health care costs. By health care for every person living in the bringing health care cost inflation down we United States. less of age, income, illness or condition of Comprehensive Benefits. Whether it pro­ life. Government statistics on infant mortal­ could cut the federal deficit, improve eco­ vides comprehensive benefits sufficient to ity are evidence that lack of access and inad­ nomic competitiveness, and help stem the maintain and promote good health, to pro­ equate care are literally matters of life and decline in living standards for many working vide preventive care, to treat disease, injury, death. The needs of the frail elderly, the un­ families. Without cost containment, we can­ and disability appropriately, and to care for born child, the person living with AIDS, and not hope to make health care affordable and persons who are chronically ill or dying. the undocumented immigrant must be ad­ direct scarce national resources to other Pluralism. Whether it allows and encour­ dressed by health care reform. pressing problems which, in turn, worsen ages the involvement of the public and pri­ Neither the violence of abortion and eutha­ health problems, (e.g., inadequate housing, vate sectors, including the voluntary, reli­ nasia nor the growing advocacy for assisted poverty, joblessness and poor education). gious, and non-profit sectors, in the delivery suicide is consistent with respect for human IV. CONCLUSION of care and services; and whether it ensures life. When destructive practices such as The Catholic Bishops' Conference will con­ respect for religious and ethical values in the abortion or euthanasia seek acceptance as tinue to work with our people and others for delivery of health care for consumers and for aspects of "health care" alongside genuine reform of the U.S. health care system, espe­ individual and institutional providers. elements of the healing art, the very mean- cially on these key priorities. In our view, 17374 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS July 27, 1993 the best measure of any proposed health care NATIONAL DEFENSE-PEACE morial will serve to honor and remember the initiative is the extent to which it combines THROUGH STRENGTH men and women who gave their lives in what universal access to comprehensive quality has become America's forgotten war. Without health care with cost control, while ensuring HON. BARBARA F. VUCANOVICH the tireless assistance of the Korean War Vet­ quality care for the poor and preserving erans of Massachusetts, its chairman William human life and dignity. OF NEVADA We welcome the signs that our nation and IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Mason, Jr., president Edward Duff, and Jim our leaders are beginning to face up to the Conway this effort would not have become a challenge of reform. We will assess the Clin­ Tuesday, July 27, 1993 reality. ton Administration's plan and the alter­ Mrs. VUCANOVICH. Mr. Speaker, under the This memorial will serve as a reminder of natives to it on the basis of our criteria and leave to extend my remarks in the RECORD, I the struggles and sacrifices made by those experience. We will be active and involved include the following: who lived in an uncertain world dominated by participants in this vital national debate. New public policy is essential to address NATIONAL DEFENSE-PEACE THROUGH a cold war. It will instill a sense of pride and the health care crisis, but it is not sufficient. STRENGTH acknowledgement in our children, who, living Each of us must examine how we contribute Whereas, The Preamble to the Constitu­ in an equally uncertain .world, will be directly to this crisis-how our own attitudes and be­ tion states that a primary duty of the gov­ affected by the challenges we face and the havior demonstrate a lack of respect for our ernment is to provide for the common de­ decisions we make. own health and the dignity of all. Are we fense; and Whereas, After nearly every war the Unit­ I deeply regret that I cannot join the partici­ prepared to make the changes, address the pants at the dedication ceremony due to the neglect, accept the sacrifices and practice ed States has precipitately disarmed just as the discipline that can lead to better health though there would never be another war or House of Representatives being in session. care for all Americans? In our own lives and threat to our national security; and However, I do want my colleagues and the in this vital health care debate we are all Whereas, In line with this costly tradition Nation to be aware of this important event. called to protect human life, promote human which resulted in many more casualties than dignity and pursue the common good. In par­ necessary in World Wars I and II and Korea, ticular, we call on Catholics involved in the the government is now proposing a drastic cut-back of military bases and reduced fund­ PEOPLE WITH HIV DISEASE AND health care system to play leadership roles TAXPAYERS LOSE AS RESOLU­ in shaping health care reform which respects ing for such high-technology systems as a human life and enhances human dignity. non-nuclear space-based missile defense sys­ TION OF AZT PATENT ISSUE IS Now is the time for real health care re­ tem (the Strategic Defense Initiative), the DELAYED form. It is a matter of fundamental justice. Stealth bomber which performed so bril­ For so many, it is literally a matter of life liantly in the Gulf War, and the Condor Spy plane, which is also valuable for atmospheric HON. FORTNEY PETE STARK and death, of lives cut short and dignity de­ OF CALIFORNIA nied. We urge our national leaders to look research; and beyond special interest claims and partisan Whereas, The unsettled conditions in the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES differences to unite our nation in a new com­ former Soviet Union, the arms buildup in Tuesday, July 27, 1993 mitment to meeting the health care needs of China, North Korea, Syria, and Iran, and the rapidly expanding missile capabilities in Mr. STARK. Mr. Speaker, there was some our people, especially the poor and vulner­ disappointing news last week for people with able. This is a major political task, a signifi­ third-world countries around the world cant policy challenge, and a moral impera­ which require an instant defense and retalia­ HIV disease. The judge presiding over the tive. tory capacity on the part of the United Az:r patent case abruptly ended the jury trial States do not justify the drastic curtailment without hearing any of the defendant's wit­ ol our military forces and our defense indus­ nesses. The case now moves to the Court of tries; and Whereas, The overwhelming superiority of Appeals for the Federal Circuit. It could be TRIBUTE TO SPENCER SUTCLIFFE the United States in the Gulf War with re­ more than 1 year before the appeal is heard sultant low casualties in the Armed Forces after which the case may resume. HON. CHRISTOPHER COX demonstrated the value of high-technology As you know, Federal court in New Bern, weapons and general preparedness; and OF CALIFORNIA NC was to hear arguments concerning the Whereas, American safety demands contin­ question of who discovered that Az:r could be IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ued American supremacy in air, sea, land developed into an effective Al OS treatment Tuesday, July 27, 1993 and space and a military force sufficiently strong and ready to deter potential aggres­ drug. The British-based Burroughs Wellcome Mr. COX. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay sors around the world; Co., argues that Government scientists at Na­ tribute to one of my most extraordinary con­ Resolved, That the National Society of tional Institutes of Health [NIH] has no role in stituents. Spencer Sutcliffe of Irvine, CA, is no Daughters of the American Revolution, as the discovery. On the other side, generic drug ordinary 8-year-old in the third grade at individuals, oppose further cuts in our high­ manufacturers, Barr Laboratories, Inc., and Westwood Basics Plus School. He is a truly technology military budget, urge the devel­ Novopharm, Ltd., are trying to prove that NIH remarkable karate champion who captured the opment of a non-nuclear spaced-based anti­ did have a significant role in the discovery. gold medal at the recent 10th Ryobu-kai Inter­ missile defense system, recommend caution in cutting military bases and military per­ What is up for grabs are patent rights over the national Karate Championship in Tokyo, sonnel, and support a program of peace drug. Japan. through strength. It is ultimately determined that NIH scientists In a field of 24 competitors from around the did have a role in the discovery, rights to the world, Spencer won first place in the 8- to 10- drug could then be licensed to the generic year-old division in this prestigious inter­ MASSACHUSETTS KOREAN WAR drug companies. This would result in signifi­ national competition. Holding the rank of sec­ VETERANS MEMORIAL cant savings to taxpayers who are funding ond Kyu, Spencer is also the U.S. Karate Fed­ Government drug reimbursement programs eration National Champion in his age division HON. JOSEPH P. KENNEDY D and to individuals paying rising insurance pre­ for each of the past 2 years. miums. More importantly, it would mean that OF MASSACHUSETTS people requiring treatment with Az:r would not For most 8-year-old kids, the summertime is IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES full of athletic and sports activities. Spencer be faced with the tremendous financial burden Sutcliffe's summer is that and more: he's Tuesday, July 27, 1993 imposed upon them by the extremely high again training for the U.S. National Karate Mr. KENNEDY. Mr. Speaker, 43 years ago price of the drug. Championship in August. As this next event this summer the Korean war began. On July This twist in the case is a setback for peo­ draws near, I'm sure my colleagues will join 27, the 40th anniversary of the armistice, we ple afflicted by the HIV disease. The following me in congratulating Spencer Sutcliffe for win­ will be dedicating the Korean war veterans statement was made by Mr. Jeff Levi, director ning the international karate championship and memorial in the historic Charlestown Navy of public policy with the AIDS Action Founda­ join me in wishing him and his instructor, Yarrl in my Massachusetts district. Through tion: Sensei Kiyoshi Yamazaki, best wishes for con­ the hard work and dedication of thousands of The court's defense of Burroughs tinued success. Massachusetts Korean war veterans, this me- Wellcome's patent rights to AZT closes off July 27, 1993 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 17375 an important avenue of reasserting the U.S. had to be followed in order to obtain a free THE WOMEN'S FEDERATION FOR taxpayers rights to a fair price for the meal. Those rules were: (1) No swinging from WORLD PEACE IS FIGHTING FOR antiviral drug. The U.S. Government con­ the chandeliers; (2) No dancing on tables; (3) AMERICA'S FAMILIES tributed significantly to the discovery of No spitting tobacco juice on the floor; (4) No AZT's value in treating HIV disease; Bur­ roughs Wellcome's continued overpricing fist fights; (5) No food fights; (6) Police will be HON. LFSUE L BYRNE and unwillingness to allow the market to set called for violators of the above rules; (7) OF VIRGINIA the price for AZT forces taxpayers to pay yet Enjoy yourself. I can attest that all the rules, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES again for AZT through Government subsidies particularly No. 7, were observed with delight. Tuesday, July 27, 1993 to patients who cannot afford its inflated On behalf of the citizens of the Sixth District price. Patent protections are designed to en­ of North Carolina, I want to thank Mike Liner, Ms. BYRNE. Mr. Speaker, the family is the courage and reward original and risky in­ his family, and coworkers at Pioneer Family vessel through which we nurture our children vestment in discovering new treatment. and prepare them to be productive adults. The They should not be used as a shield against Restaurant & Steakhouse, for such a gracious good deed. It was obvious to me that they family provides a shelter of unconditional love legitimate competition, especially when the and support for our most vulnerable citizens. Government played such an important role care about the senior citizens who live in Ran­ in developing the product. dolph county. Mike was doing his part to say Today many families are struggling under the "thank you" to those men and women who weight of economic hardship and many fami­ Where does this leave us now? We can lies are finding a nurturing environment difficult only hope that the scheduling personnel and have meant so much to all of us. An additional word of thanks should go to Englewood Print­ to provide. Too many families are struggling judges at the court of appeals recognize the against terrible odds, and the bonds that hold broad societal importance of this case and en­ ing Co. for its assistance in making the third annual Pioneer Senior Luncheon such a rip­ children to their families are being broken. sure that a decision is rendered as quickly as Now, more than ever, we need to reaffirm our possible. roaring success. I look forward to attending the fourth annual gathering next year. support for the American family. Patent rights will always be the subject of Millions of America's children desperately disputes. I believe however, that the issues of need help. While most children grow up in fairness in drug pricing, especially for products healthy, loving households, far too many lives codeveloped by the NIH, will be addressed in TRIBUTE TOD. ANTOINETTE in turmoil, with parents unable to provide their the future by a prescription drug prices review HANDY children with the tools necessary to reach full board such as that proposed in H.R. 916 potential. We all agree that a civilized society which is currently before this House. HON. SIDNEY R. YATFS must treat its future leaders with dignity and OF ILLINOIS respect. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES When we see statistics abOut how our chil­ THIRD ANNUAL PIONEER SENIO.R dren are growing up in poverty and are con­ Tuesday, July 27, 1993 LUNCHEON tracting diseases we should have eradicated Mr. YATES. Mr. Speaker, D. Antoinette years ago, we usually blame the breakdown of HON. HOWARD COBLE Handy, the very effective and well-loved direc­ the family and parents' abdication of respon­ OF NORTH CAROLINA tor of the music program at the National En­ sibility for their children. But we need to under­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES dowment for the Arts [NEA], is retiring this stand that we are failing our children precisely week and I want to take a moment to con­ because we are also failing our families. Tuesday, July 27, 1993 gratulate her and thank her for her many con­ Too many parents are forced to take two or Mr. COBLE. Mr. Speaker, we often hear tributions to music, education, and the arts. three jobs at a time to provide their children about the bad things which occur in this world, During her tenure with the NEA, Antoinette with the basic necessities. Too many parents but the good deeds often go unnoticed. I Handy has provided strong leadership to the are forced to stay in jobs they do not like for would like to take a moment, Mr. Speaker, to Endowment's largest discipline program and fear of losing health insurance their children highlight one good deed which recently oc­ has skillfully strengthened its ties with a di­ might need. Too many parents go to bed at curred in my congressional district. verse music field which includes, among oth­ night wondering how they will pay for their On July 8, 1993, I had the good fortune to ers, symphony orchestras, chamber ensem­ children's food and shelter and clothing the attend the third annual Pioneer Senior Lunch­ bles, choruses, jazz musicians and organiza­ next day. Clearly, we have been failing our eon in Archdale, NC. More than 300 senior tions, music festivals, recording, and solo families. citizens were invited to participate in a free recitalists. She established close communica­ But I am heartened by the number of moth­ luncheon. Mr. Mike Liner, the owner of Pier tions with the jazz field by helping to set up ers and fathers who make incredible sacrifices neer Family Restaurant & Steakhouse, closed the National Jazz Service Organization and each and every day so that their children can his establishment to offer good food and fel­ brought a higher level of recognition to jazz by reach their full potential. Many parents must lowship to hundreds of senior citizens. This is initiating an annual honorary event for recipi­ go it alone, working for 10 or 12 hours a day the third straight year that Mr. Liner has of­ ents of the Endowment's American Jazz Mas­ and then going home to feed their sons and fered these free meals. Since this is the first ters Awards, an honors program for those liv­ daughters, help them with their homework, year that I have had the privilege to represent ing jazz legends who have made significant and tuck them into bed. Many of these parents Randolph County, it was my first opportunity contributions to that art form. do this without child support or any assistance to attend. In line with her long-standing commitment to from the Government. Most do it without ask­ At 1:30 p.m. on July 8, Mr. Liner closed his education, Ms. Handy was instrumental in ing for our sympathy or our charity. They do restaurant to his paying customers and began bringing together five historically black col­ it because they know that our Nation's future serving his free meals. It was a joy to watch leges and universities [HBCU's] to participate lies with our children, and without providing for as Mike Liner, his family members, and his in a project designed to improve the quality of our childrens' welfare, this country has no fu­ employees served nutritious and delicious music education for elementary and secondary ture. meals to hundreds of smiling faces on that students in Nashville, TN; Greensboro, NC; Many people have told me that it is the ulti­ day. Mike Liner says his free meal idea is his Montgomery, AL; Atlanta, GA; and Jackson, mate responsibility of our Federal Government way to say "thank you" to the senior citizens MS. Representatives from five HBCU's located to ensure our children grow up healthy and of Randolph County. in these cities are working with the State and strong. I do not believe that is the Govern­ Watching the festivities that day was a thrill local departments of education and classroom ment's role. But I do believe it is everyone's for me, too. I was able to see some old friends teachers from each of the cities to design and responsibility to make sure that any parent and meet many new ones. It was obvious to implement a plan which would achieve the who works does not have to see his or her me that Mike, his family, and coworkers also aims of the project. child go hungry or go sick. We agree that par­ had a good time at this annual luncheon. Mike Antoinette Handy represents the very best ents bear primary responsibility for meeting would hand out a place mat to each arriving in public service and I wish her a most happy their children's needs and nurturing their senior citizen containing the seven rules which and productive retirement. growth and development. Let us reaffirm our 17376 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS July 27, 1993 support and encouragement for parents and ity and control over their bodies. Here women tense heat that was compounded by the high families around the Nation. are informed, diagnosed, and presented with temperatures and humidity. In total, the ordeal Our Nation must reaffirm our commitment to their choices. lasted 6 days and 3 lives were lost. It is unfor­ creating and supporting strong and stable fam­ I applaud the peaceful way in which protest­ tunate that there was any loss of life, but ev­ ilies, not merely through words, but through ers and supporters of the clinic have con­ eryone agrees that the fire could have been actions. The pitfalls and obstacles that block ducted themselves. Controversy is inevitable even more tragic were it not for these brave our children will not go away until we ensure with the abortion issue, and in Salem, both individuals. that every family is able to provide their chil­ sides voiced their opinions. No violence or Mr. Speaker, the residents of Mount Carmel dren with affordable health care, quality child need for police action has occurred. proved this July 4 what a real community is. care services, and a good education. We need This clinic meets a vital need in the Salem These many individuals gave of themselves to to pay more attention to high drop-out rates, community. Mr. Speaker, I cannot say enough aid and protect their neighbors, not thinking of children giving birth to children, juvenile delin­ about the need to make such resources avail­ their own personal safety. I commend these quency, and alcohol and drug abuse, and how able to women. Unwanted pregnancy preven­ brave individuals here today for their actions these crises thrive on the breakdown of our tion is foremost in Planned Parenthood's and their good deeds. They are truly American families. We must strengthen efforts to protect agenda. heroes. abused and neglected children, with an em­ I thank and recognize those members of the phasis on keeping children with their families Salem community who saw a need for this or providing them with a permanent positive Planned Parenthood Clinic, and took action­ CRUISE SHIP DUMPING alternative. putting in time and energy to ensure the clin­ We must also reaffirm our belief that fami­ ic's prompt opening. Specifically I applaud: lies come in all shapes and sizes. The quali­ Bonnie Hietsch, Becky Rasmussen, State HON. RON de LUGO ties that make a family special are love, gen­ Senator Tricia Smith, Jacqueline Zimmer, OF THE VIRGIN ISLANDS erosity, and sacrifice for each member. Fami­ Susan Gordon, Allie Stickney, the executive IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES lies can be mothers and fathers, aunts and director of Planned Parenthood of the Colum­ Tuesday, July 27, 1993 uncles, grandparents, foster parents, even en­ bia-Willamette region; Lauren Hartmann, the Mr. DE LUGO. Mr. Speaker, year after year tire communities that seek to uplift children patient services director for Planned Parent­ I have spoken out-here in Congress, in my and give them the chance to thrive. hood of the Columbia-Willamette region; Jan district, and directly to those at fault-to decry I would like to close by expressing my grati­ Sutton, the registered nurse and manager of the senseless, wanton destruction caused by tude to the Women's Federation for World the clinic; the clinic's receptionist, Rosalinda some ships in the cruise industry by their will­ Peace for their efforts in designating July 28 Arevalo; and all of the volunteers who put in as Parents Day, and for leading us in a re­ their time and energy to make the clinic a suc­ ful dumping of trash and waste into our newal of our shared commitment to sustain cess. oceans. and strengthen families. Their contributions Our oceans are an enormous receptacle for are invaluable, since America's children will our human refuse. We have believed that as never succeed unless America's families suc­ MOUNT CARMEL RESIDENTS we toss our waste into the seas that it sinks ceed. RECOGNIZED FOR HEROIC ACTS beneath the surface and is gone forever. Hardly. HON. PAUL E. KANJORSKI In my district, the beautiful Virgin Islands, waste from cruise ships, cargo ships, even RECOGNITION OF CLINIC OPENING OF PENNSYLVANIA U.S. military ships, regularly washes onto our HON. MICHAEL J. KOPETSKI IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES shores, fouling our beaches, damaging our OF OREGON Tuesday, July 27, 1993 reefs, and killing our marine life. The ships IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Mr. KANJORSKI. Mr. Speaker, I am hon­ and their captains who allow this to happen then sail away, leaving their filth for us. Tuesday, July 27, 1993 ored today to recognize a number of individ­ uals who came to the aid of their Mount Car­ Since 1988, the MARPOL Annex V treaty Mr. KOPETSKI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to mel neighbors in a way that is above and be­ has prohibited at least one type of ocean recognize the June 15 opening of a Planned yond the normal call of duty. dumping, plastics, which are particularly nefar­ Parenthood Clinic in Salem, a city in my dis­ On July 4, an 18-unit apartment building ious because they strangle unsuspecting wild­ trict and the capital of Oregon. This clinic, the was struck by a fire, in which 3 people were life that ingest them or become tangled in ninth in the State of Oregon, will be the first killed. This tragedy would have been even them, and because most plastic takes so long Planned Parenthood Clinic in the State to offer more devastating if it were not for the valiant to biodegrade. abortions. efforts of many people in the community. But who is to catch the violators? Citizens The nurses and volunteers here offer infor­ like you and me, Mr. Speaker, who must be mation . on all methods of birth control, preg­ An offduty police officer, Dominic McGinley, informed of the problem, care enough to help nancy tests and options counseling, gyneco­ first noticed smoke rising from the building on stop it, and be aware enough to be able to logical exams, testing and treatment for sexu­ his way home from work. He and John punish the dumpers. ally transmitted diseases, and testing for HIV/ Olearnick ran into the building, sounding the AIDS. The clinic operates on a sliding scale alarms, alerting the families, and leading them I want to commend Clarence Cuthbertson, a fee program, so noninsured patients with low to safety. staff writer for the Tradewinds Newspaper of incomes are able to afford these services. The Three gentleman, James Wagner, Frank St. John, VI, for his informative article on ille­ affordability and confidentiality of the clinic is Amarose, and Ronald James, spotted a 85- gal ocean dumping and what we can do to especially important to young adults, those year-old woman desperately hanging onto a stop it, and commend Tradewinds for publish­ who most need these health services. balcony and quickly climbed the fire escape ing it. The clinic's offer of pregnancy prevention and put up several ladders to get to a subroof All of us who live near the ocean must work measures to women is not a concession to the in order to bring her to safety. to make ocean dumping so prohibitive that anti-abortionists in the community, who see Fire Chief Frank Wydra coordinated the shippers will realize it's far more practical, as the clinic as primarily an abortion clinic. Rath­ whole effort on behalf of the Mount Carmel well as being morally right, to dispose of their er, it is consistent with the overall purpose of Fire Department and the additional 150 fire waste properly and not leave it behind in their Planned Parenthood's mission to offer a full fighters from 31 neighboring fire companies last port of call. Individuals and communities range of options to women so that they may that were necessary to control the raging fire. like mine can stop this menace if they care make their own decisions concerning preg­ The ladies auxiliary and the auxiliary from enough to act. nancy and childbirth. That is why clinics such the Clover House Fire Company coordinated I submit for the RECORD Mr. Cuthbertson's as this one are vital resources to every com­ other efforts to provide food and drink to the informative article which so well explains this munity: They allow women to take responsibil- firefighters during the long hours and the in- important issue. July 27, 1993 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 17377 CRUISE SHIP TRASH FINDS CAN BE The incident referred to by Chief Smith oc­ have been impossible," the Center said in a PROFITABLE curred in January when Miles Stair a resi­ press release. "We call on the cruise line in­ (By Clarence Cuthbertson) dent of St. John recovered objects floating in dustry and the U.S. Coast Guard to foster Illegal dumping of plastics in territorial the water on Hart Bay near his home. citizen monitoring and reporting of pollution waters by cruise ships visiting the Caribbean A Coast Guard unit was dispatched and two violations.'' is cause of concern for marine environmental plastic bags were retrieved, according to The fact that citizens who report illegal organizations and the U.S. Coast Guard. Chief Smith. dumping of plastics can be awarded half the Uncovering illegal dumping can be profit­ "The bags contained napkins and sugar fine assessed against a violator of MARPOL packets with clear markings that they were able for the average citizen. Annex V could be just the thing to help fos­ The couple who videotaped cruise ship from a COSTA Lines cruise ship," the Chief ter citizen participation. crew members throwing bags of trash into said. Or, you could do it because it's the right Such debris thrown overboard is a clear thing. the ocean off Florida in October 1991 and violation of MARPOL Annex V, an inter­ turned their evidence over to authorities national treaty in effect since 1988 which were awarded a $250,000 share of the fine lev­ prohibits the disposal of plastic trash at sea. ied against the operators of the Regal Prin­ An executive from COSTA Lines corporate EDUCATION-BEYOND ORWELL cess. offices, which operates out of Miami, de­ In April 1993, the Princess Cruise Lines clined to comment on the matter while it HON. BARBARA F. VUCANOVICH pleaded guilty to a felony violation for ille­ was under investigation. gally dumping plastics and agreed to pay the "I am unaware of any investigation," said OF NEVADA maximum allowable penalty of $500,000-the John Battle, local resident agent for COSTA IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES largest fine ever imposed by such a violation. Lines. Tuesday, July 27, 1993 The videotaping couple received the maxi­ "A twenty-five thousand dollar fine for mum amount of reward from a judge July 9. each incident of dumping is assessed against Mrs. VUCANOVICH. Mr. Speaker, under the Will a St. John resident earn anything for a violator," said Lt. Jennifer Croot of the leave to extend my remarks in the RECORD, I turning over cruise ship trash found floating San Juan U.S. Coast Guard Station. include the following: offshore to authorities? Whether the trash discovered by Stair re­ EDUCATION-BEYOND ORWELL "One cruise company, COSTA Lines, is sults in a fine remains to be seen. Stair said currently under investigation for alleged il­ he wasn't contemplating a reward when he Whereas, The Bill of Rights of the United legal disposal of plastics in Virgin Islands States Constitution guarantees the right to called authorities and hadn't thought about privacy and religious freedom, the General waters," said Chief Breck Smith of the U.S. it since the incident. Coast Guard Marine Safety Detachment "In Puerto Rico, ten alleged violations of Education Provision Act prohibits the Fed­ headquartered on St. Thomas. MARPOL V are currently under investiga­ eral Government from exercising any direct "And there is reasonable evidence to be­ tion involving small island hoppers," Lt. supervision or control over the public school lieve a violation may have occurred," he Croot said, And the illegal practice seems system, and the Hatch Amendment to the added. widespread, she added. Act prohibits secret psychological testing; The incident referred to by Chief Smith oc­ The Center for Marine Conservation (CMC), and curred in January when Miles Stair a resi­ the nation's foremost marine environmental Whereas, In apparent contradiction to dent of St. John recovered objects floating in organization, was instrumental in bringing these laws, some new federal and state pro­ the water on Hart Bay near his home. the Regal Princess case to court. grams mandate teaching "proper" environ­ A Coast Guard unit was dispatched and two "The matter as one of life and death, since mental attitudes, adaptability to change, plastic bags were retrieved, according to it is the clear waters of the Caribbean, its positive attitudes for learning, self-esteem, Chief Smith. unspoiled beaches that are irresistible behaviors for family living, understanding "Almost all reports we've received from magnets drawing the visitors to our shores," others, cooperation and interpersonal rela­ cruise line crew members indicate that or­ according to the Association, which recently tionships, but give little emphasis to teach­ ders to dump illegally come from officers, hosted a meeting in San Juan to deal with ing basic subjects and skills such as reading, and that the captain is fully aware of the cruise ships impact on tourism. history, geography, civics, science, mathe­ practice," Schrader testified. Michael Manley former Prime Minister of matics and physical education; and "Most cruise ships have incinerators de­ Jamaica, currently heads the Caribbean Whereas, A major concern is that these signed to dispose of plastics and, even if they Tourism Development Task Force, a re­ programs are part of a recent trend in edu­ do not, for a minimal fee disposal can occur gional group formed by CHA. cation called Outcomes Based Education once the ships dock," Chief Smith says. Manley recently met with Governor Alex­ (OBE) which has a combination of charter re­ "Two thousand people on one ship generate ander Farrelly and other Caribbean leaders education curriculum and arbitrary tests of a lot of waste, which is easier and cheaper to to discuss plans "focussing on the impor­ questionable reliability and validity that dispose of overboard than pay even the mini­ tance of protecting the Caribbean environ­ focus on teaching and measuring changes in mal charges of port disposal," said John Bell ment from the cruise ships which have re­ values from our national heritage to individ­ of the Caribbean Hotel Association(CHA). peatedly been caught dumping garbage and ual emotional development, all at a tremen­ The matter as one of "life and death, since other wastes into the oceans," according to dous cost above current educational funding; it is the clear waters of the Caribbean, its a CHA press release. and unspoiled beaches that are irresistible The problem is not limited to cruise ships, Whereas, The results (exit outcomes) of magnets drawing the visitors to our shores," according to testimony before Congress by these evaluations will be recorded in a na­ according to the Association, which recently Betsy Schrader, marine debris specialist for tion-wide fiber optic federal system, which is hosted a meeting in San Juan to deal with the Center for Marine Conservation. a non-secured and accessible data bank, thus cruise ships impact on tourism. "Cruise lines, merchant ships, commercial invading student privacy-a violation of the Michael Manley former Prime Minister of and recreational fishing boats, and even our student's and his or her family's Constitu­ Jamaica, currently heads the Caribbean own U.S. Navy, must clean up their act," tional rights; and Tourism Development Task Force, a re­ Schrader testified. Whereas, The long-range effects of Out­ gional group formed by CHA. The U.S. Navy, as well as other public ves­ comes Based Education (OBE) can provide to Manley recently met with Governor Alex­ sels, are currently exempt from MARPOL be detrimental to students' progress, college ander Farrelly and other Caribbean leaders Annex V. admission and career opportunities as well to discuss plans "focusing on the importance "By 1994 all government vessels will be re­ as cause financial entrapment of local school of protecting the Caribbean environment quired to be on line with proposed plastic districts for non-compliance and increase from the cruise ships which have repeatedly waste disposal plans," the Coast Guard's Lt. frustrations for our many inspired and effec­ been caught dumping garbage and other Croot said. tive teachers; wastes into the oceans," according to a CHA The Coast Guard is also proposing rules to Resolved, That the members of the Na­ press release. require captains to maintain logs of every­ tional Society Daughters of the American "One cruise company, COST A Lines, is thing thrown overboard on the high seas. Revolution, as individuals, call for an end to currently under investigation for alleged dis­ The proposed rules would cover all ocean­ all intrusive attitude and psychological test­ posal of plastics in Virgin Islands waters," going ships of at least 40 feet, as well as oil ing, ask that the laws of the land be fol­ said Chief Breck Smith of the U.S. Coast rigs and other platforms. lowed, urge their state legislators to pass a Guard Marine Safety Detachment Until then the Center for Maine Conserva­ pupilparent protection act based on the headquartered on St. Thomas. tion advocates "citizen monitoring" as the Hatch Amendment to the General Education ''And there is reasonable evidence to be­ most effective way to police marine waters. Provision Act, request that legislators re­ lieve a violation may have occurred," he "Without citizen involvement, successful turn schools to local control and encourage added. prosecution of Princess Cruise Line would traditional education. 17378 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS July 27, 1993 SERVING NOTICE appear that any of the dire economic con­ DECLINING CULTURAL AND FAMILY VALUES sequences predicted by some have material­ Whereas, There is no more important prob­ HON. WlllIAM D. FORD ized. Overall, the ADA continues to be a major lem confronting America than the need to OF MICIDGAN success of American public policy. Countries recapture the sense of personal and family responsibility that has dramatically eroded IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES throughout the world are looking at the ADA and our efforts in implementing it as a model since the 1960's; and Tuesday, July 27, 1993 to improve the quality of life for their citizens Whereas, The "Index of Leading Social In­ Mr. FORD of Michigan. Mr. Speaker, pursu­ dicators," by William J. Bennett, an objec­ with disabilities. tive assessment of the moral, social, and be­ ant to the rules of the Democratic caucus, I Three years ago, with the leadership of 43 havioral condition of modern American soci­ wish to serve notice on my colleagues that I million Americans with disabilities, we chose ety, cites a 560-percent increase in violent may seek less than an open rule for the con­ the path of enlightenment over the path of ig­ crime; more than a 400-percent increase in il­ sideration by the House of Representatives of norance. Since that time, our country has legitimate births; a quadrupling of divorce the bill H.R. 2351, Arts, Humanities, and Mu­ made tremendous progress toward eradicating rates; more than a 200-percent increase in seums Amendments of 1993. the legacy of disability discrimination. The the teen-age suicide rate; and a drop of al­ most 80 points in the Scholastic Aptitude ADA now serves as a worldwide model for Test (SAT) scores; and what can be accomplished when determined Whereas, The trends in society away from THIRD ANNIVERSARY OF THE people work together to alleviate injustice. Our religious and traditional values, the bedrock AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES continued efforts will show the world that the upon which America was built, has caused ACT flame of liberty burns brightly in America. behavioral modification on a massive scale threatening our beliefs, our behavior and our HON.MAJORR.OWENS philosophy; and OLYMPIC GAMES SHOULD NOT BE Whereas, The unique strength of America OF NEW YORK found in the civic virtue of its people and IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES POLITICIZED counted on by our founding fathers in devis­ Tuesday, July 27, 1993 ing our form of self-government, must be re­ HON. DAVID MINGE stored for the preser\ration of society; Mr. OWENS. Mr. Speaker, today we cele­ OF MINNESOTA Resolved, That the National Society brate the third anniversary of the signing into IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Daughters of the American Revolution calls law of the Americans with Disabilities Act of Tuesday, July 27, 1993 upon its members to rededicate themselves 1990 [ADA]-landmark civil rights legislation to help restore the principles upon which our which provides a clear and comprehensive Mr. MINGE. Mr. Speaker, yesterday we government was founded-the values of mandate for the elimination of discrimination voted on House Resolution 188, expressing faith, family and responsibility-and work to against individuals with disabilities and for the sense of the House that the Olympics in restore in our schools the teaching of self­ their inclusion in the mainstream of society. the year 2000 should not be held in China. I control, honor, fortitude, frugality, thereby voted "present" for several reasons. While I providing future generations with the intel­ No longer are individuals with disabilities con­ lectual wisdom and moral courage to affect a sidered second-class citizens. Instead, they certainly share concerns about the continuing cultural change that will maintain our capa­ have been enfranchised with parallel civil human rights abuses in the People's Republic bility to endure and prosper as a free people. rights protections as are afforded all other of China, there must be better ways of send­ Americans. ing a message to their Government. China The power of the ADA is impressive in that has problems, but it is moving toward a more it is a declaration in support of human possibil­ open society and democratization. We cannot REMARKS BY MR. DALE CROWLEY, ity and capability and-in spirit and sub­ determine what situation will exist there in JR. 2000. We should try to move away from politi­ stanc~represents a compelling national cizing the Olympic games, especially when the commitment upon which we must build in the HON. JOHN J. DUNCAN, JR. years to come. With the ADA, the boundaries next Olympic games will be held in Atlanta in of prejudice and paternalism have been 1996. OF TENNESSEE pushed back but obstacles to equality for indi­ Voting against House Resolution 188 would IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES have been unreasonable because we cannot viduals with disabilities still exist. We must Tuesday, July 27, 1993 continue to work on changing people's atti­ condone suppression and the abuse of human tudes so someday soon this Nation's 43 mil­ rights in any nation. Voting for the resolution Mr. DUNCAN. Mr. Speaker, at times I listen lion citizens with disabilities can realize the would have been an easy vote confirming that to WFAX, a Christian radio station in Fairfax, true promise of the ADA: Total integration into Congress should spend thei( time, energy, VA. Off and on for several years, I have heard the social and economic mainstream of Amer­ and resources on such resolutions. The fact of messages by two very fine men who are fa­ ican life. the matter is we have a number of problems ther and son evangelists, Dale Crowley, Sr., in our own country to take care of now-not and Dale Crowley, Jr. Furthermore, as new technologies continue in the year 2000. While I commend the Con­ to shape the way in which Americans learn in As I was driving to Tennessee with my two gressional Human Rights Caucus and other school, perform their jobs, and communicate sons on Friday, July 2, I heard the broadcast international organizations for leading the way with one another, we must make sure that a that day by the younger Mr. Crowley. I was so in sending messages that may improve inter­ chasm does not develop between those who impressed by what I heard that I pulled off the national human rights, our business should be are information rich and those who are infor­ interstate and called my office to ask them to working on the deficit, the flood disaster in the mation poor. All information which passes get me a copy. Midwest, and health care right now and here through the computer highways and tele­ I spoke in three churches on Sunday, July in this country. communications systems of the future must be 4, and I used several of the quotations in each available in a variety of formats which respond of my speeches. I wish all Americans could to the needs of individuals with the full range hear the message reiterated by Mr. Crowley. of functional limitations. DECLINING CULTURAL AND Our Founding Fathers came here to get free­ FAMILY VALUES The early record on voluntary compliance dom of religion, not freedom from religion. I with the ADA is mixed: Some covered entities think they would be shocked to know that now have offered exemplary models for accommo­ HON. BARBARA F. VUCANOVICH even nondenominational prayers at high OF NEVADA dating the needs of individuals with disabilities, school graduation ceremonies are being pro­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES many have done what is necessary to meet hibited. the ADA requirements; and some others have Tuesday, July 27, 1993 At any rate, I would like to place these re­ largely ignored the ADA or have been ignorant Mrs. VUCANOVICH. Mr. Speaker, under the marks by Dale Crowley, Jr., in today's RECORD of it. Although all of the entities that have com­ leave to extend my remarks in the RECORD, I and call them to the attention of my col­ plied have incurred some costs, it does not include the following: leagues and other readers of t~is publication. July 27, 1993 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 17379 VIRTUE, MORALITY, AND THE CHRISTIAN FAITH JAMES MADISON (PRESIDENT FROM 1809 TO 1817) the leading Christian nation of the world. WERE ABSOLUTELY ESSENTIAL TO THE ES­ "Religion is the basis and foundation of The popular use of the term certainly has TABLISHMENT AND FUTURE OF AMERICA government." significance. It is not a mere creation of the FIVE OF AMERICA'S FIRST SIX PRESIDENTS "We have staked the whole future of Amer­ imagination." LINKED "VIRTUE," "MORALITY," AND "RELI­ ican civilization, not upon the power of gov­ Supreme Court Chief Justice William GION" WITH GOOD GOVERNMENT AND A HAPPY ernment, far from it. We have staked the fu­ Rehnquist declared that Christianity and AND SUCCESSFUL FUTURE FOR THE COUNTRY ture upon the capacity of each and all of us government were intended to be entwined: "The wall of separation between church Before reading their sure and certain to govern ourselves, to sustain ourselves ac­ cording to the Ten Commandments of God." and state is a metaphor based on bad history, words, please note: a metaphor which has proved useless as a 1. They spoke of "virtue," "morality," and "It is the duty of every man to render to the Creator*** homage. This duty is prece­ guide to judging. It should be frankly and ex­ "religion" without hesitation or apology. plicitly abandoned." 2. When they said "religion" they meant dent, both in order of time and degree of- ob­ the Christian faith. ligation, to the claims of Civil Society. Be­ When the righteous are in authority, the 3. They said that "morality" springs from fore any man can be considered as a member people rejoice: "religion," that is, from the Christian faith. of Civil Society, he must be considered as a but when the wicked beareth rule, the people 4. They said that the successful working of subject of the Governor of the Universe." mourn.-Proverbs 29:2. the Constitution depended upon the "moral­ JOHN QUINCY ADAMS (PRESIDENT FROM 1825 TO Blessed is that nation whose God is the ity" and "religion" of citizens. 1829) Lord.-Psalm 33:12. 5. They said that good citizenship, and the He was the son of John and Abigail Adams. Righteousness exalteth a nation; but sin is a future welfare of the nation depended upon "Is it not that the Declaration of Inde­ reproach to any people.-Proverbs the "virtue," "morality," and "religion" of pendence first organized the social compact 14:34. its citizens. on the foundation of the Redeemer's mission The wicked shall be turned into hell, and all 6. Their words would neither be approved upon earth? That it laid the cornerstone of the nations that forget God.-Psalm nor accepted today. But in view of the fact human government upon the first precepts of 9:17. that while these good men established a Christianity?" great nation, evil men are destroying it "The highest glory of the American Revo­ today, who is right? lution was this: It connected in one indissol­ REMEMBERING THOMAS GEORGE WASHINGTON (PRESIDENT FROM 1789 TO uble bond, the principles of civil government JEFFERSON 1797) with the principles of Christianity. From the "Of all the dispositions and habits which day of the Declaration* * * they [the Amer­ lead to political prosperity, religion and mo­ ican people] were bound by the laws of God, HON. BARBARA F. VUCANOVICH rality are indispensable supports." which they all, and by the laws of the Gos­ OF NEVADA "Let us with caution indulge the suppo­ pel, which they nearly all, acknowledged as IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES sition that morality can be maintained with­ the rules of their conduct.'' Tuesday, July 27, 1993 out religion * * *reason and experience both In a letter from his mother, Abigail forbid us to expect that national morality Adams: "The only sure and permanent foun­ Mrs. VUCANOVICH. Mr. Speaker, under the can prevail, in exclusion of religious prin­ dation of virtue is religion." leave to extend my remarks in the RECORD, I ciple." Patrick Henry was never president, but he include the following: "Virtue, or morality is a necessary spring was the friend and advisor to all our early THOMAS JEFFERSON'S 250TH BIRTHDAY of popular government." presidents. He wrote: COMMEMORATION "Observe good faith and justice towards all "It cannot be emphasized too strongly or nations; cultivate peace and harmony with too often that this great nation was founded, Thomas Jefferson was born on April 13, not by religionists, but by Christians, not on 1743, in Albemarle County, Virginia where he all. Religion and morality enjoin this con­ was reared, lived, died and is buried. duct." religions but on the Gospel of Jesus Christ. From Patrick Henry, he imbibed the spirit JOHN ADAMS (PRESIDENT FROM 1797 TO 1801) For this very reason peoples of other faiths of Revolution and engraved his seal with his "It is religion and morality alone, which have been afforded asylum, prosperity, and motto "Resistance to tyrants is obedience to can establish the principles upon which Free­ freedom of worship here." God". dom can securely stand * * * the only foun­ "The Bible is worth all the other books Mr. Jefferson was a profound thinker. Oth­ that have ever been written." ers also believed that all men were born free, dation of a free Constitution is pure Virtue, Patrick Henry is most famous for these and if this cannot be inspired into our but it was he who phrased the Declaration of words delivered at St. John's Church in Independence. people * * * they will not obtain a lasting Richmond, Virginia: "Is life so dear or peace liberty." He was widely proclaimed as a great "Our Constitution was made only for a so sweet, as to be purchased at the price of statesman and leader of the Sons of Liberty, moral and religious people. It is wholly inad­ chains and slavery? Forbid it, Almighty God. believing that goodness lay at the heart of equate to the government of any other." I know not what course others may take; but things. He was Secretary of State under To his wife Abigail on July 3, 1776: "* * * as for me, give me liberty or give me death." George Washington and third President of this great anniversary ought to be com­ Supreme Court Justice Joseph Story, ap­ the United States of America. His proudest memorated as the day of deliverance, by sol­ pointed by James Madison, wrote: achievement was establishing the University emn acts of devotion to God Almighty." "The real objective of the First Amend­ of Virginia and he sought in vain to bring ment was not to countenance, much less ad­ some education within the reach of every THOMAS JEFFERSON (PRESIDENT FROM 1801 TO vance, Mohammedanism, or Judaism, or infi­ 1809) child. delity, by prostrating Christianity, but to From the Declaration of Independence, "God who gave us life gave us liberty. Can exclude rivalry among Christian sects, and written by Mr. Jefferson, the following ex­ the liberties of a nation be secure when we to prevent any national ecclesiastical estab­ pression speaks for itself and has provided have removed a conviction that these lib­ lishment ..." inspiration to all succeeding generations, erties are the gift of God? Indeed I tremble "Christianity ought to receive encourage­ "With a firm reliance on the protection of di­ for my country when I reflect that God is ment by the state . . . Any attempt to level vine Providence, we mutually pledge to each just, that His justice cannot sleep forever.". all religions, and to make it a matter of "Almighty God hath created the mind free other our lives, our fortunes and sacred state policy to hold all in utter indifference honor." * * * the plan of the holy Author of our reli­ would have created universal disapprobation, gion." (A clear reference to our Lord Jesus if not universal indignation." Christ) Supreme Court Justice David J. Brewer Jefferson produced a book-excerpts from said in a speech at Harvard 1905: TRIBUTE TO CLAYTON FEIG the New Testament-which he titled The "This Republic is classified among the Life and Morals of Jesus of Nazareth. The Christian nations of the world. It was so for­ purpose of this compilation of New Testa­ mally declared by the Supreme Court of the HON. ILEANA ROS.LEHTINEN ment scriptures was to serve as a guide to United States. In the case of Holy Trinity OF FLORIDA citizens and leaders alike into the paths of Church vs. the United States, 143 U.S. 471: IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES "virtue," "morality," and "religion," which 'these and many other matters which might Tuesday, July 27, 1993 his fellow early American patriots had done be noticed, add a volume of unoffical dec­ through their speeches and writings. It was larations to the mass of organic utterances Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN. Mr. Speaker, I wish to not for the purpose (as some say) to deni­ that this is a Christian nation'." extend my condolences to Steve and Eva Feig grate and disparage our Lord Jesus Christ or "Neverthele$S, we constantly speak of this for the loss of their dear 18-year-old son, the Bible. Republic as a Christian nation-in fact, as Clayton Feig. 17380 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS July 27, 1993 Although young in years, Clayton left a last­ management, environmental protection, and cial needs of limited English proficient [LEP] ing impression on those who knew him. Clay­ transportation to cable regulation, child care, students throughout Louisiana. The project is ton was deeply interested in political affairs, and education. He is an active supporter of geared toward those parishes impacted most especially those relating to Israel. Clayton was women's rights and an effective advocate for by an increasing number of LEP students, the founder and president of Betar Youth at children, seniors, and people with disabilities. such as East Baton Rouge, Jefferson, St. the Temple Emanu-EI in Miami Beach. Addi­ As an example of his commitment to the Mary, Vernon, Iberia, Lafayette; and Caddo. tionally, Clayton was a member of the tem­ county, Hal currently chairs the County Waste Project Teletech is a 3-year project to train ple's choir and worked as camp counselor for Management Advisory Committee, the Haz­ teachers of Math, Science, and Social Studies young children in Israel. Clayton was also an ardous Waste Management Plan Advisory at the elementary, middle, and senior high involved member of the American Israel Public Committee, Hazardous Materials and Waste school levels in order that they are equipped Affairs Committee. His lifetime membership in Subcommittee, and the Solid Waste and Re­ to meet the educational needs of LEP stu­ the Protection of the Environment of Israel source Recovery Committee. dents and parents. The program exposes Lou­ was a clear testament of his love for Israel, Hal has also been involved in protecting the isiana educators to the benefits of instructional and its environment. environment and agricultural land in Marin as television and multimedia technology designed While Clayton was vigorously involved with director of the Marin County Open Space Dis­ to confront the specialized needs to LEP stu­ extracurricular activities, he maintained an out­ trict, and as a member of the Marin Conserva­ dents, and to facilitate the students' success in standing academic status as well. Clayton was tion League. He is a member of the Marin the mainstream of the education system. an honor student at Maplebrook Academy, lo­ County Transit District and on the board of di­ I would also like to recognize an exciting cated in New York. He was highly skilled in rectors of the Bay Area Air Quality Manage­ training institute to be held in Baton Rouge, the use of computers and was a superior ment District, and the Golden Gate Bridge, LA on August 3-5, 1993 as part of Project science student. Clayton was also interested Highway & Transportation District, where Hal Teletech. The training program, Harnessing and involved in sports, having participated in serves as vice chair of the Transportation the Power: Technology for the ESL Class­ Maplebrook's equestrian and track teams, and Committee. room, will provide in-depth information in the was an avid fan of the Florida Marlins and the As a member of the Marin Housing Author­ field of ESL methodology, and afford edu­ Miami Heat. ity, and chair of the Redevelopment Agency, cators the opportunity to sample state of the Clayton's death is a great loss for our south Hal has been working to promote economic art technology and innovative computer soft­ Florida community and for this great country. growth and stability for the region. He is also ware programs. The knowledge and experi­ It is a tremendous tragedy to lose such a a member of the Local Government Commis­ ence gained from this program will benefit promising young man. Clayton will be greatly sion, Inc. many teachers, students, and parents through­ missed by his brother Ryan Feig, who serves out the Sixth Congressional District and Lou­ in the Israeli Army, his family, and those who Hal is the former director of Marin Senior isiana . . were fortunate, as I was, to know him. Day Services, Disabled Students Advisory Buard at the College of Marin, the Marin It is my pleasure to applaud the diligent Additionally, Mr. Speaker, I wish to further Catholic High School Board of Regents, and work of these educators willing to pursue tech­ extend my condolences to Steve and Eva Feig the Sleepy Hollow Homeowners Association. niques to help those students requiring extra for the subsequent passing of Elisa He is now a member of the Brain Injury Task attention due to their limited English pro­ Feldenkrais, Eva's mother. Elisa Feldenkrais Force, and was active as both a coach and ficiency. We must seek ways to enable all was 84 years old, a survivor of the Bolshevik member of the board for the San Anselmo Americans obtain the skills necessary to pros­ Revolution who fled Russia at the age of 14, Youth Soccer and Little League. per in today's competitive society. Education is immigrating to Cuba in search of freedom. vital to insuring the success of our future gen­ Elisa was a humanitarian, constantly and self­ Hal has been active on other numerous erations. lessly contributing to others who were in need. boards and commissions throughout Marin As a mother, a grandmother, and a great­ County, and earned a reputation for being a grandmother, Elisa will be deeply missed by thoughtful and effective elected official. In TRIBUTE TO FREDERICK R. her surviving family, which includes her son, 1988 he was nominated as "Public Official of WEISMAN George Feldenkrais, who is an outstanding cit­ the Year" by the Marin Commission on Aging. izen in our community. Marin County owes a great deal of gratitude for the tireless efforts or Supervisor Hal Brown HON. JANE HARMAN over the years. Time and time again he has OF CALIFORNIA IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRIBUTE TO HAL BROWN extended himself on behalf of so many people and for so many causes. Tuesday, July 27, 1993 HON. LYNN C. WOOi.SEY Mr. Speaker, it is my great pleasure to pay Ms. HARMAN. Mr. Speaker, I ask my col­ tribute to Supervisor Harold C. Brown on this leagues to join me in congratulating Frederick OF CALIFORNIA anniversary. I regret that I am not able to join R. Weisman, who has been inspirational in his IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Hal and his many friends and fans during the support of the Venice Family Clinic. Mr. Tuesday, July 27, 1993 July 29, 1993, celebration at the Deer Park Weisman will be honored on July 29 for his Ms. WOOLSEY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to Villa in Fairfax, but I extend my hearty con­ generosity in securing a newly acquired build­ honor one of my district's most popular and gratulations and best wishes to Hal Brown for ing for the clinic, which will be named the dedicated elected officials, Marin County Su­ continued success now, and in the years to Frederick R. Weisman Family Center. pervisor, Harold C. Brown. Hal Brown rep­ come. As a longtime and passionate supporter of resents the 2d Supervisorial District in Marin. the Venice Family Clinic, I am committed to He is a resident of San Anselmo and a grad­ helping it succeed. During the times that I uate of Lowell High School and the University PROJECT TELETECH-A VISION IN have personally visited the clinic and seen it in of San Francisco. He is also the father of two EDUCATION EXPLORATION action, I have come to believe it is the model sons, Michael and Christopher. of an effective community-based, community­ Hal has served with distinction ever since HON. RICHARD H. BAKER supported family center. My district office is he was appointed to the board of supervisors decorated with posters from the Venice Art OF LOUISIANA in 1983, and has twice served as chair, in Walk which helps fund the clinic. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 1986 and again in 1992. On the 10-year anni­ This clinic provides topnotch services in a versary of his joining the board of supervisors, Tuesday, July 27, 1993 variety of fields, having the capacity to assist I wish to recognize Supervisor Brown for his Mr. BAKER of Louisiana. Mr. Speaker, I rise low-income, uninsured people with problems commitment to the people of Marin and to today to acknowledge the Louisiana educators that would otherwise go unattended. The Ven­ thank him for his decade of public service. for their tremendous achievements through ice Family Clinic is the largest free clinic in the Hal has demonstrated great leadership on a Project Teletech. I would like to commend country and its staff, which includes my wide variety of issues, ranging from waste their efforts in seeking ways to meet the spe- daughter Hilary this summer, serves over July 27, 1993 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 17381 50,000 patients a year. It is apparent that such fected and contagious aliens adds to our dis­ particularly "dangerous crimes against the a successful organization is run by dedicated, ease control problems and strains the health state." driven people. Frederick Weisman is a leader care system; Mr. President, it is our understanding that among them. Resolved, That members of the National the true "crime" that these men committed Society Daughters of the American Revolu­ was to dare to organize a round table, which At the Venice Family Clinic, the goal is al­ tion, as individuals, urge their legislators to they termed the "Milli Majlis," of political ways to reach for more people and to bring retain the ban on prospective immigrants parties and movements which do not agree care to thousands who are forced to go with­ with communicable diseases and to provide with all of the policies of your government. out. Mr. Weisman transformed this desire into adequate personnel to perform the necessary Their attempt to create a public forum for reality by his generous donation of a new facil­ physical examinations; discussion, and not a legislative body, should ity adjacent to the VFC's main building. This Resolved, That members of the National not be the basis of criminal prosecution. new facility will house programs that are vitally Society Daughters of the American Revolu­ Your government's determination to try them for having committed "dangerous needed: providing psychosocial support, coun­ tion, as individuals, recommend to their na­ tional legislators that Section 301(a) of the crimes" is a serious violation of their right seling, and family centered activities. These to freedom of speech as enshrined in the Hel­ services will be provided without charge to Immigration and Nationality Act be amend­ ed, thereby refusing entry to immigrants sinki Final Act. over 11,000 patients in the South Bay area. I seeking political asylum who do not have At the same time, we remain concerned am glad that this newly acquired building car­ proper documentation and/or verification. about the fate of other members of political ries Mr. Weisman's name, because it personi­ opposition groups that have been arrested fies his ideal of giving back to the community and sentenced under spurious charges, in­ where it is most needed. cluding Inamjan Tursunov, Pulat Akhunov HUMAN RIGHTS VIOLATIONS IN and Abdulla Utaev. Each of these men, as By itself, any government does not have the UZBEKISTAN well as the men currently on trial, were in­ capacity to find solutions to a nation's prob­ volved in peaceful activities. Mr. Tursunov lems-it must rely on the experience and ini­ HON. STENY H. HOYER and Mr. Akhunov have been charged with tiatives of private citizens for innovative ven­ "hooliganism." an old Soviet-style charge tures beginning at the community level. Those OF MARYLAND used in the past to discredit Soviet dis­ with low income or without insurance are ne­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES sidents. The charges against Mr. Utaev, glected by our current health care system, and Tuesday, July 27, 1993 though he has been in prison since last year, have not even been made clear. groups such as the Venice Family Clinic pro­ Mr. HOYER. Mr. Speaker, recent events in vide a lifeline. I am moved by Mr. Weisman's Mr. President, you have frequently made the newly independent, former Soviet Republic reference to the need to "maintain stability" strong desire to play a vital role in providing of Uzbekistan compel me to bring the attention in your country. However, the repression of access to comprehensive health care to low­ of this body to the situation there. A repressive all opposition voices in Uzbekistan will not income and homeless families in the South campaign against the members of all opposi­ serve the cause of stability; on the contrary, Bay area. tion groups and movements was begun by it will ensure that political resentment and Mr. Speaker, I hope my colleagues will join Uzbek President Karimov last year, and re­ instability will continue to mount. We call me in wishing the Venice Family Clinic the grettably, has continued to this day. Opposi­ on you, Mr. President, to cease these repres­ best of success in expanding its facilities, and sive actions against Uzbek citizens and allow tion activists are routinely beaten up, arrested them their democratic rights as stated in the in commending Frederick Weisman for his or exiled to such a degree that today, there is Helsinki Final Act, which you signed in Hel­ generosity and dedication to a most noble virtually no voice of genuine opposition left or sinki last summer, and pledged to uphold. cause. allowed to function in Uzbekistan. Sincerely, At this very moment, trails are continuing in STENY H. HOYER, the Uzbek cities of Tashkent and Andijan of Co-Chairman. IMPACT OF ILLEGAL DENNIS DECONCINI, six men accused of dangerous crimes against Chairman. IMMIGRATION the state. Mr. Speaker, it is apparent that the crime that these men committed was to at­ HON. BARBARA F. VUCANOVICH tempt to organize a roundtable discussion of WORKING PEOPLE FOR FLOOD OF NEVADA parties and groups that do not agree with the RELIEF IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES policies of the current Uzbek Government. Tuesday, July 27, 1993 Though their activities were peaceful, the Uzbek Government responded with a series of HON. RICHARD A. GEPHARDT Mrs. VUCANOVICH. Mr. Speaker, under the arrests and other forms of harassment. OF MISSOURI leave to extend my remarks in the RECORD, I IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES include the following: The Helsinki Commission, which I co-chair, has actively followed events in all the former Tuesday, July 27, 1993 IMPACT OF ILLEGAL IMMIGRATION republics, and has been particularly concerned Mr. GEPHARDT. Mr. Speaker, I want to Whereas, The United States government social budget increased from over $778 billion about the deteriorating situation in Uzbekistan. take a moment to thank all of the working men in 1991 to more than $859 billion in 1992, due Most recently, Helsinki Commission Chairman and women across the country who have re­ largely to the increase in the number of ille­ Senator DECONCINI and I wrote a letter to sponded with enormous generosity to the gal aliens, thus over-burdening our national, President Karimov protesting this criminal trial flood disaster facing the Midwest. state and local health, welfare and edu­ of people who were arrested for their political In communities across the Midwest, neigh­ cational systems; and activities. Mr. Speaker, I would like to submit bors have helped neighbors: sandbagging, Whereas, Some immigrants, including ille­ the contents of this letter for the RECORD. serving meals, and giving a helping hand, gal aliens, unlike those of the past, now de­ The letter follows: wherever needed. cline to assimilate, and demand the right to COMMISSION ON SECURITY AND vote and to have ballots written in their own COOPERATION IN EUROPE, Much help has come from people in other language; and Washington, DC, July 26,, 1993. regions of the country as well. To all of the Whereas, our nation, which is experiencing ISLAM KARIMOV, people across the country who have pitched in an increase in terrorism, lacks adequate President, Republic of Uzbekistan, Tashkent, to help us, we extend our deepest thanks. safeguards insuring immediate hearings and Uzbekistan. Many of you have sent money, food, and deportation of immigrants without proper DEAR MR. PRESIDENT, it is regrettable that cleaning supplies. Many have traveled long credentials or documentation, and few facili­ we must again write to you to express our distances to help us sandbag. Many have ties for detention where appropriate or for concern about the trial of six men that helped bring comfort to families who have lost the monitoring of undocumented aliens seek­ began on July 1 in Tashkent and Andijan. everything. ing political asylum; and The men on trial, Bobur Shakirov, Whereas, Admission of immigrants with Khazratkul Khudaiberdee, Salavat · We are grateful for your generosity. You've communicable diseases, such as tuberculosis Umurzakov, Olim Karimov, Orif Otanazarov shown us that the ordinary people of America and AIDS, results in health problems of epi­ and Abdulaziz Makhmudov, are bJing care. That alone has strengthened our resolve demic proportions and the care of the in- charged with "organized activity" aimed at to get through these difficult times. 17382 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS July 27, 1993 In many instances, our combined efforts those persons interested in taking the NCP The following specific provisions define what have not sufficed to hold back the water. Peo­ examination. The center has displayed com­ we mean by a transition and a democratic ple are tired. Many are broke. I am pleased mitment to furthering the opportunities of all government: that the working men and women have rallied citizens and to adult education in particular by SECTION 8: REQUIREMENTS FOR A TRANSITION to the support of this important relief legisla­ facilitating the execution of the Immigration GOVERNMENT tion before Congress. I submit for the RECORD and Naturalization Service citizenship exam. Defines a transition government in Cuba as a copy of a letter from the AFL-CIO in support one which Mr. Speaker, I commend the office of voca­ excludes Fidel or Raul Castro or their ap­ of this flood relief package. tional, adult, career, and community education pointed subordinates; AMERICAN FEDERATION OF LABOR assistant superintendent, Mr. Joseph Mathos is "demonstrably in transition from com­ AND CONGRESS OF INDUSTRIAL OR­ for his leadership in providing the New Citi­ munist totalitarian dictatorship to democ­ GANIZATIONS, zens Project to their community. I also com­ racy" and "makes public commitments to Washington, DC, July 27, 1993. mend the Dade County public school super­ and is making demonstrable progress" in: DEAR REPRESENTATIVE: The House of Rep­ (1) releasing political prisoners and allow­ resentatives has both the opportunity and intendent, Mr. Octavio Visiedo for his efforts on behalf of the center. Many residents have ing international human rights groups to in­ the obligation this week to provide des­ vestigate Cuban prisons; (2) establishing an perately needed help to the victims of the benefitted, and will continue to benefit through independent judiciary; (3) respecting inter­ worst flooding in more than a century in the hard work of those administrators. I wish nationally recognized human rights; (4) dis­ America's midwestern heartland. The AFL­ them much success in the NCP examination. solving the Cuban state security apparatus; CIO, on behalf of its 1.5 million members and (5) organizing free and fair elections to be their families in flood-ravaged areas of Iowa, held within 1 year under the supervision of Illinois, Kansas, Missouri and Nebraska, INTRODUCTION OF THE FREE AND internationally recognized observers, includ­ urges you to quickly approve the 'package of ing the participation by independent politi­ substantial emergency flood relief contained INDEPENDENT CUBA ASSIST- cal parties with full access to the media; (6) in H.R. 2667, the emergency supplemental ap­ ANCE ACT OF 1993 granting permits to privately owned indige­ propriations bill. nous telecommunications companies; (7) al­ Homes have been destroyed, water and HON. ROBERT MENENDEZ lowing the establishment of an independent labor movement and social, economic, and other public works systems crippled. Farms OF NEW JERSEY have been flooded and businesses devastated. political associations; and (8) allows speedy The lives of millions of citizens have been IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES and efficient distribution of assistance to the torn asunder. Tuesday, July 27, 1993 Cuban people. Unions, union members, volunteers, char­ Assistance to a transition government con­ Mr. MENDENDEZ. Mr. Speaker, for the first sists of emergency relief, humanitarian and ities and service groups are doing their best time in its history, Castro's revolution stands to provide help. But this record-breaking military adjustment assistance. flood's vast and damaging impact can only not only isolated but exposed. Due to a severe SECTION 9: REQUIREMENTS FOR A DEMOCRATIC be countered by generous and swift help from reduction in trade and subsidies from the GOVERNMENT the federal government. former Soviet Union and the Eastern Bloc A democratic government in Cuba: The AFL-CIO urges you to move as quick­ trading partners, Cuba's Communist system (1) must be the product of free and fair ly as possible in approving this emergency has been left to stand on its own two feet. elections; (2) has permitted opposition par­ supplemental appropriation. Castro has little to show for it. ties sufficient time to organize and has pro­ Sincerely, vided them full access to the media; (3) re­ Left to its resources the Communist econ­ spects basic human rights and civil liberties; ROBERT M. MCGLOTTEN, omy will not be able to survive. In its waning Director, (4) is moving toward a market-oriented econ­ Department of Legislation. moments Castro turns to the most hated sym­ omy; (5) has made or is committed to con­ bol of the revolution, the one thing that was il­ stitutional change that would ensure regular legal to possess for over three decades-the and free and fair elections. American dollar. The section on Assistance to a Democratic HIALEAH-MIAMI LAKES ADULT Government in Cuba defines economic assist­ EDUCATION CENTER I have looked long and hard at United States-Cuban relations. Based on the conclu­ ance to a democratic government to include sions that I have drawn, I am today introduc­ developmental assistance, food aid, Export­ HON. LINCOLN DIAZ-BAI.ART ing a bill which presents a comprehensive Import Bank guarantees, Overseas Private In­ OF FLORIDA proactive and balanced United States policy vestment Corporation projects, Trade Develop­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES toward a post-Castro Cuba. ment Agency assistance, Peace Corps pro­ grams, military adjustment assistance, and Tuesday, July 27, 1993 Perhaps foremost among several conclu­ other appropriate assistance. sions, I have determined that the United Mr. DIAZ-BALART. Mr. Speaker, I wish to It provides a strategy for distributing assist­ congratulate the efforts of the administration of States Government must be prepared for a ance, enables United States, international, or the Hialeah-Miami Lakes Adult Education Cen­ possible change of government in Cuba during indigenous nongovernmental organizations, ter, Mr. Robert Villano, principal, and Mr. the Clinton administration. The question is no and private voluntary organizations to distrib­ Manny Gonzalez, assistant principal, of the longer will Castro fall, but rather, how soon! ute assistance, and requires the President to center, who have helped further the opportuni­ The bill that we are introducing today puts seek the cooperation of other countries and ties of qualified applicants to become U.S. citi­ the Congress on record as having recognized international financial institutions to assist a zens by offering the New Citizens Project. the need for a plan to deal effectively and con­ transition and democratic government in Cuba. Hialeah-Miami Lakes Adult Education Cen­ structively with both a transitional government It provides that assistance to a democratic ter is currently the only school in Florida that pledged to democracy and a democratic gov­ government in Cuba may include a pursuit of offers the NCP examination. The New Citizens ernment in Cuba. a free trade agreement with Cuba and inclu­ Projects examination has been officially ap­ This legislation would represent the first sion of Cuba in the Caribbean Basin Initiative. proved by the Immigration and Naturalization comprehensive policy effort by the United It requires the President to submit to Con­ Service [INS]. The NCP examination is spon­ States Government at dealing with a post­ gress within 180 days of enactment a report sored by the Educational Testing Service. A Castro Cuba. describing in detail the plan of assistance. passing score is valid for 1 year from the test The Free and Independent Cuba Assistance Today my bill sets the record straight of date. It will satisfy all requirements of the INS Act suggests the self-determination of the what U.S. intentions are. For too long we have for knowledge of English, reading and writing Cuban people, and in solidarity with the sat idly by while Castro uses to maximum ef­ proficiency, history and government for natu­ Cuban people, provides assistance first to a fect hysterical anti-imperialist demagoguery to ralization. transition government and ultimately to a instill fear and insecurity among the Cuban The philosophy of the center is that the aca­ democratically elected government to facilitate people. Hence a 65-year-old woman partici­ demic atmosphere in the school reduces the a transition from the current regime, with both pated just a month ago in a mock invasion ex­ anxiety and tension associated with this exam. actions being triggered by Presidential certifi­ ercise. Our message to her: You have nothing The center also offers preparation classes for cation. to fear but your own dictatorship. July 27, 1993 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 17383 We want to express our solidarity with the Ridgway tensed. The object moved and budget request. In the last few years, the Cuban people, with Cuban dissidents, with Ridgway realized it was a cow. Bush administration did a slightly better job in Cuban human rights activists. Let the Cuban "I could have kissed her," he said. its request for OCF programs with increases in people understand that we are willing to help Experiences like these, and the willingness fiscal year 1991 and thereafter, although none them in their struggle for freedom and genuine to share them, are indicative of the kind of exceeded the value of the last Carter request independence. person Ridgway was. He felt that comraderie in 1980, adjusted for inflation. Presidential re­ We want to send a clear message to the and good morale was essential for the troops quests for the dry side of the agency. in con­ Cuban Armed Forces, that we will help them fighting in the battle fields. The General dem­ trast, have consistently outpaced inflation adjust to a new life in a democracy. Like their onstrated this leadership in Korea by touring since 1984. Russian counterparts, Cuban soldiers who the front lines and sharing the miserable con­ Although allowances must be given to the have returned from adventures abroad will ditions of snow, sleet, mud that American sol­ Clinton-Gore administration in assembling its need housing, and this bill provides for that. diers had to survive. first budget, it continued this trend in the fiscal year 1994 budget request which sought an in­ We are not your enemy, we are willing to General Ridgway earned numerous medals crease of 26 percent for the National Weather help. Remember this when your brothers and and honors including the Presidential Medal of Service and the National Environmental Sat­ sisters in Cuba seek through a peaceful and Freedom in 1991, the Distinguished Service ellite, Data, and Information Service while the civil means to change from the present tyr­ Cross, the Silver Star Medal, and the Bronze request for oceanic programs was below cur­ anny to a democracy based on self-determina­ Star Medal. In 1991, Army Gen. Colin Powell, rent funding levels. tion. When you are called by Fidel or Raul the current Joint Chiefs Chairman, presented Castro and their puppet security forces to turn General Ridgway with the Congressional Gold Congress has historically tried to fight the your rifles against your fellow Cubans, refuse Medal. What meant more to him, however, tide of reductions in OCF programs and has to do so. was that General Powell also awarded him consistently raised appropriations over re­ with the Combat Infantryman's Badge worn by quested levels, although at modest levels. I The Free and Independent Cuba Assistance would like to point out to my colleagues that Act of 1993 will send a beacon of hope to the thousands of foot soldiers during World War II. Traditionally, this medal was awarded to sol­ last week the Appropriations Committee and Cuban people. It will say to them that the pos­ its Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice, sibility of a free, independent, and sovereign diers who had served 90 days of combat, but not to officers above the rank of lieutenant State, and the Judiciary brought to the House Cuba is in their hands. floor a bill that, for fiscal year 1994, begins to Castro may be in his final hours of oppres­ colonel. This medal, above all of them, best exemplified the kind of military man he was. restore some of the past losses in oceans pro­ sion, but the Cuban people stand at the grams, moving them more in the direction of threshold of a new century that can promise to An officer who didn't ask a soldier to do any­ thing he wasn't willing to do himself. authorization levels. The defeat in the House, be their finest hour. by an overwhelming vote of 70-356, of the Gen. Matthew Ridgway was a real soldier in Cuba's time has come. amendment offered by the gentleman from a time when a soldier knew the clearly defined Pennsylvania [Mr. WALKER] to cut wet side goals and could be more certain of his ability programs certainly helped in this regard I to achieve them. Pittsburgh was honored to would like to commend Chairman NATCHER TRIBUTE TO GEN. MATTHEW have a true hero in its city and will feel this RIDGWAY and Subcommittee Chairman NEAL SMITH, for loss for years to come. He will be forever their fine work on that bill and, in particular, for identified with the great military leaders of this HON. RICK SANI'ORUM the additional assistance provided for NOAA's century and as a great American who devoted ocean, coastal, and fisheries programs. OF PENNSYLVANIA his life to his country. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Nevertheless, the serious erosion of funding for our OCF programs over the years cannot Tuesday, July 27, 1993 be constantly turned around by congressional REINVENTING GOVERNMENT: MAK­ action or rectified by a single appropriations Mr. SANTORUM. Mr. Speaker, it is with ING THE "WET" SIDE OF NOAA bill, however meritorious. The fact is that the great sadness that I rise to speak about the WORK BETTER death of one of my constituents, Gen. Mat­ fundamental problem is institutional, that is, thew Ridgway. General Ridgway was not only the way the executive branch is organized a great leader and proud soldier but also a re­ HON. JOLENE UNSOEID with respect to such programs. sponsible citizen. He touched the lives of sol­ OF WASHINGTON The cumulative effect of the reductions in diers, leaders, and the public alike with his IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES oceans programs since the early 1980's has strength and commitment to military service Tuesday, July 27, 1993 been calculated at a loss of over $900 million and the United States of America. Mrs. UNSOELD. Mr. Speaker, today I have in funding for OCF programs. Because of this His service to his country started at West introduced the Ocean and Coastal Manage­ lost funding, NOAA has a backlog of research, Point, where he graduated in 1917. He began ment Improvement Act of 1993 in an effort to resource management, and monitoring needs. his long and distinguished career with the U.S. support the administration's initiative to make Moreover, the agency has only about 94 per­ Army by serving in China, Panama, and the Government work better. My bill would transfer cent of its 1980 spending power for OCF pro­ Philippines and supervising elections in Nica­ some of the wet programs of the National grams. As a result, neither the backlog of ad­ ragua. After working for Col. George Marshall, Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration dressing ecosystem degradation nor the new Ridgway led the first major airborne division [NOAA] from the Department of Commerce to problems caused by ever increasing demands operation through Italy and later through the Department of the Interior and others to on coastal and marine resources are being France on D-Day. During the Korean conflict, the new Department of Environmental Protec­ addressed. Ridgway was elevated to four commands si­ tion. I firmly believe that this trend must not be multaneously-supreme commander for the As clearly evidenced by its name, NOAA allowed to continue and, in fact, must be re­ allied powers in Japan, United States com­ has two distinct, though not uncomplementary, versed. I believe that my bill will take the first mander-in-chief for Korea and commanding missions. However, in recent years, the bal­ step-a significant step-in achieving this re­ general of the United States Army in the Far ance between the wet and dry sides of NOAA versal. East. In 1952, he relieved Gen. Dwight D. Ei­ has been skewed by a troubling trend of in­ For the sake of governmental efficiency and senhower as supreme commander of allied creasing funding for satellite and weather economy, this realignment seeks to match like forces in Europe. functions at the expense of ocean, coastal, functions between the sister agencies. For in­ Standing alone behind German lines near and fisheries [OCF] programs. stance, my bill would blend the responsibilities Ste. Mere Eglise, he saw a shadow looming The Reagan and Bush years were not good of NOAA's National Marine Fisheries Service nearby, as General Ridgway told the story, ones for the marine programs of the agency. and the National Marine Sanctuary Program and pulled his sidearm. He said the division's In fiscal year 1980, OCF programs comprised with those of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Serv­ codeword, "Thunder" and strained to hear the 46 percent of the NOAA budget; this dropped ice. In addition, it would direct other programs countersign, "Flash." There was no response. to a low of 22 percent in the fiscal year 1989 to the Office of the Secretary-NOAA fleet 17384 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS July 27, 1993 and NOAA Corps, the U.S. Geological Sur­ Coastal Zone Management Program. Evans cogently describes the lengths to which vey-mapping, charting, and the new National Estuarine Reserve Research System. McDonnell Douglas and its subcontractors will Biological Survey-research, sea grant, at the Coastal Nonpoint Pollution Control Pro- go to save the C-17 program. gram. Interior Department. Finally, the bill would turn The Secretary of the Environment shall Mr. Evans has discovered that the POW NOAA's coastal management, estuarine, and designate an Assistant Secretary to be re­ bracelet, which evoked so much emotion from coastal pollution programs over to an Assist­ sponsible for administering these programs. many Americans during the Vietnam war, is ant Secretary at the Department of Environ­ The bill includes administrative provisions now being exploited by a subcontractor to ad­ mental Protection. to transfer advisory committees, property, vertise the C-17 to every Member of Con­ This legislation would accomplish several records, and personnel; savings provisions to gress. The bracelet, which in years gone by goals. First, it would remove primarily environ­ protect the status of legal documents, law­ carried the name of a missing or captured mental programs from the cabinet department suits, proceedings; reference sections to American serviceman, now proclaims, "Pre­ change federal law from the Secretary of tasked with business and trade promotion. Commerce to the Secretaries of the Interior serve Our Freedom-C-17." Second, it would transfer critical ocean, coast­ or the Environment and Department of Com­ In addition, Mr. Evans reports new data that al, and fisheries responsibilities to a more merce or NOAA to Departments of the Inte­ cast serious doubts upon C-17 supporters' compatible location where they would no rior or Environmental Protection, as appro­ claims about the aircraft's highly touted short longer be ignored and for which the budget priate. field landing capability. It appears that in the process of the Office of Management and Under the bill, the transferred NOAA of­ landing charts from the C-17 flight manual, Budget would be more rational. And third, a fices would line up in their new agencies as there is not a single combination of airplane reorganization should enhance the efficiency follows: weight, temperature, or field altitude which and effectiveness of both the recipient and DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR shows 3,000 foot landing-takeoff capability. donor department thereby increasing the likeli­ Office of the Secretary: Mr. Speaker, we owe it to our constituents NOAA fleet of research and survey vessels; hood that adequate funding will be made to consider the facts and not be swayed by available for the transferred functions. and NOAA Corps. emotional ploys like the recycled POW brace­ Finally, I would simply note that the place­ U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service: lets. If we have a true concern for the well­ ment of NOAA in the Department of Com­ The National Marine Fisheries Service being of our service men and women, then we merce in 1970 was, in a very real sense, a (NMFS); and should make sure the plans they fly in are starkly political decision. Many members of the The Marine Sanctuary Program. safe and efficient. Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries U.S. Geological Survey: Mapping; I ask that the enclosed article, "Push Is On and outside ocean policy specialists wanted Charting; and To Save the Troubled C-17, From Heavy the agency to be independent. Secretary of Geodesy functions. Flak" by David Evans, be placed in the the Interior Hickel thought that it was going to National Biological Survey: RECORD, and I strongly urge my colleagues to his department. But, through a combination of Coastal Ocean Science; study it carefully before we take final action on Oceans and Great Lakes Programs; Hickel's public criticism of the Vietnam war this troubled program. and the intervention of Attorney General John Marine Prediction Research; National Sea Grant College Program; and [From the Chicago Tribune, July 23, 1993] Mitchell, NOAA was given to President Nixon's The Undersea Research Program. chief fundraiser and Secretary of Commerce, PUSH Is ON To SAVE THE TROUBLED C-17 DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION FROM HEAVY FLAK Maurice Stans. The time has come, in my (By David Evans) judgment, to place the oceans programs in To an Assistant Secretary designated by the Secretary of the Environment: more appropriate and compatible agencies WASHINGTON.-The shiny aluminum brace­ Observation and Assessment functions; let looks much like those worn during the and to correct the political deal of 1970. Estuarine and Coastal Assessment func- Vietnam War era to remind us of our pris­ I have included with this statement a sum­ tions; oners and missing-in-action, but this one, mary of the Ocean and Coastal Management Coastal Zone Management Program; the 1993 model, was emblazoned with a pic­ Improvement Act of 1993. Estuarine Reserve Research System; and ture of the C-17 jet transport and the call to . OCEAN AND COASTAL MANAGEMENT Coastal Nonpoint Pollution Control Pro- "Preserve Our Freedom." gram. IMPROVEMENT ACT OF 1933--SUMMARY "Preserve Our Program" might have been Transfers "wet" offices of NOAA to De­ a more appropriate slogan, since the brace­ partment of the Interior and the New De­ lets were sent to every member of Congress partment of Environmental Protection: THE C-17 FILES INTO HEAVY FLAK in hopes of shoring up support for an Air Transfer of some NOAA "wet" offices (and Force program that is faring badly in the their functions) to the Department of the In­ JR. Pentagon budget war. terior: HON. JOHN CONYERS, The bracelets were produced by Gloria From the National Ocean Service: OF MICHIGAN Coppin, owner and president of a small com­ National Marine Fisheries Service and the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES pany in Chatsworth, Calif., that manufac­ Marine Sanctuary Program are delegated to Tuesday, July 27, 1993 tures parts for the C-17. the Fish and Wildlife Service; "I have a vested interest, but I'm also an Mapping, Charting, and Geodesy activities Mr. CONYERS. Mr. Speaker, as the Armed are delegated to U.S. Geological Survey; emotional, patriot-type and I believe very Services Committee begins the process of sincerely" in the C-17 program, she said in a Coastal Ocean Science functions are dele­ marking up the 1994 Defense authorization gated to the new National Biological Survey. telephone interview. From the Office of Oceanic and Atmos­ bill, all of us are preparing to vote on how we Coppin claims she started the whole POW­ pheric Research: should best allocate our limited resources for bracelet movement during the Vietnam War. Oceans and Great Lakes Programs, Marine the Nation's defense. Since then, she inherited ownership of her prediction research, Sea Grant, and the un­ Over the past 2 years, the Committee on late husband's company, which is one of hun­ dersea research programs are delegated to Government Operations, which I chair, has re­ dreds of subcontractors feeding C-17 compo­ the National Biological Survey. nents to the prime contractor, McDonnell From NOAA Program Support: peatedly examined the financially and tech­ Douglas. The NOAA fleet of research and survey ves­ nically troubled Air Force C-17 Airlifter Pro­ The program is in trouble. Top Pentagon sels; and gram, which is fast proving to be one of the officials have slated a key meeting for Au­ The NOAA Corps are delegated directly to most troubled procurements in our Nation's gust, at which they just might decide to can­ the Secretary of the Interior who shall deter­ history. cel the C-17 outright. There is restive talk in mine where in the organizational structure Congress about stopping the $40 billion pro­ of the Department they should be placed. In its budget submissions, the Pentagon is Transfer of other NOAA "wet" offices (and seeking over $2 billion for the C-17, and the gram well short of the 120 planes the Air their functions) to the new Department of program's supporters are readying a lobbying Force wants to buy. Environmental Protection: blitz to win full funding for purchase of 120 C- The company recently distributed a glossy folder-dubbed "the political atlas" by one From the National Ocean Service: 17's, no matter what the cost. Observation and Assessment functions; Senate aide-featuring maps showing the Estuarine and Coastal Assessment func- Recently an excellent column by David number of companies and the dollar value of tions; Evans appeared in the Chicago Tribune. Mr. C-17 work in each state. These maps had the July 27, 1993 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 17385 same effect as a scratch-and-sniff advertise­ LETTER FROM GRANDDAUGHTER soil is not immune from terrorist threats. The ment, in this case offering the deep aroma of OF LEO TOLSTOY World Trade Center bombing in February and pork. the recent plot on the United Nations building However, this late-June effort was just HON. JOHN L MICA and the Holland and Lincoln Tunnels drive part of an orchestrated marketing campaign. OF FLORIDA home the fact that we as a nation must main­ Coppin recounted that three weeks ago IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES tain our resolve against future terrorist acts. worried McDonnell Douglas officials ar­ Tuesday, July 27, 1993 On December 21, 1988, 189 United States ranged for a nationwide telephone con­ citizens were killed by the terrorist bombing of Mr. MICA. Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to ference with their loyal suppliers. Pan Am Flight 103 over Lockerbie, Scotland. enter into the record a letter from my constitu­ Fifteen active duty and at least 10 veterans of "They talked about a letter-writing cam­ ent, Vera Tolstoy, the granddaughter of Leo the U.S. armed services were on the flight. paign to let Congress know how you feel" Tolstoy. I wanted to share with my colleagues about the C-17 program, Coppin recalled. One Thousands of Americans were chilled by the her serious warning about the risks of moving is reminded that a sinking ship blows all its loss of a family member, a friend, a loved too quickly to embrace former communists still whistles. one-many of whom were traveling home to in positions of leadership in Russia. the United States for the holidays. Together, Her personal insight, historical perspective, To save the C-17, Coppin decided to further they were innocent victims of a truly heinous exploit the POW bracelet concept. She pro­ and first hand knowledge of Russia and act. duced 1,000 of the C-17 bracelets, and former Soviet officials is reflected in her letter to me which I am pleased to make part of the The families left behind have suffered an in­ packaged them for shipment to Congress and calculable loss. They loved ones were sense­ to a list of her company's suppliers and cus­ CONGRESSIONAL RECORD. lessly killed in an act of war; a terrorist war in tomers, with a card urging recipients to New Smyrna Beach, FL. "please wear this bracelet to help remind all MY DEAR CONGRESSMAN MICA: The other which none of them played a role until they Americans to write or call their elected offi­ day I was deeply shocked to see on my T-V became its casualties. I admire the strength cials urging them to retain the C-17." our congressmen negotiating with the crimi­ that the relatives and friends of the victims The card also explained that "millions of nals and crooks entrenched in the Russian have demonstrated by working to prevent fur­ dollars and man-hours already have been "parliament", claiming to represent Russia ther terrorist acts against the United States, spent perfecting the C-17 as the only means and actually still dreaming to reestablish and also to prosecute the terrorists respon­ to make every area in the world accessible the old Lenin-Stalin Red Terror, spreading sible for the bombing. its pollution all over the world, including us for defense or humanitarian needs." This The families have selected a small, vacant part of the message was a pointed reference in the United States. Can we not understand that by negotiating tract of land, unsuitable for gravesites, for the to the .C-17's proclaimed ability to land and cairn's location in Arlington National Cemetery. take off on dirt airstrips just 3,000 feet long. with the old communist crooks we under­ mine the authority of Boris Yeltsin, the only The people of Scotland have graciously do­ However, the first C-17 recently delivered truly elected leader of the slowly nated the memorial cairn. Any of the funds re­ to the Air Force isn't capable of operating on recuperating Russia? By undermining his au­ quired for placing the cairn will be raised 3,000-foot runways, according to the takeoff thority and prestige we are supporting not through fundraising by the families at no Fed­ and landing tables in the airplane's flight only his enemies but also our own. Do we eral expense. manual. cherish the return of the Cold War? This monument will serve as a point of heal­ Two years ago I was invited to participate The heavier the plane, the higher the alti­ ing, a point of remembrance, and a point of tude of the runway and the hotter the tem­ in the festivities commemorating Leo perature, the more length is required. There Tolstoy, my grandfather. While in Russia I reference in our continuing quest to prevent is not a single combination of airplane met all the officials (then still Soviet offi­ terrorist acts. The placement of this memorial weight, temperature or field altitude in cials) participating in the festivities. I met in Arlington National Cemetery is appropriate these tables that yields a 3,000-foot capabil­ cultural people sincerely dedicated to the re­ for an act of war against the United States, ity. vival of civilization in their fatherland. And and it will serve to heighten national recogni­ I also met some of the communist rats still tion against terrorism. For example, a C-17 combat-loaded with its surviving in the garbage dumps not yet advertised 86-ton payload, plus a one-quarter cleaned up by the new national forces. The sorrow and pain caused by terrorist load of fuel, landing on a hot day at, say, Please, dear Congressman Mica, try to ex­ acts will never be erased. However, our deter­ Mogadishu airport in Somalia, which is at plain to your colleagues that feeding the mination to end terrorism must remain strong. sea level, requires a 6,500-foot runway. communist rats in Moscow may help develop the memorial cairn will always serve as a pow­ As the sportscaster says, let's go to Den­ the secret bank accounts in the Swiss banks erful symbol that the vigilance against terror­ ver: same C-17 landing weight, but now on a but do only harm elsewhere. ism must be maintained. I urge my colleagues cool day, on a runway a mile above sea level. Being an unswerving Republican in all my to support this important initiative. Required length: 7,000 feet. years in the U.S.A. I am happy that our dis­ trict is represented by you and let me wish Under controlled test conditions, a C-17 did you the best of luck in your tenure in Wash­ land in 2,800 feet in April, but that was with ington, the best of luck and health to you INTRODUCTION OF PRISON just a token fuel and cargo load. However, in and your family. SERVICE LABOR BILL a landing test in March, a C-17 banked sharp­ Sincerely yours, ly into an unexpected stall and came within VERA TOLSTOY. about 20 seconds of crashing. HON. HENRY 8. GONZALFZ OF TEXAS Until further testing is completed, Air IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Force pilots are being told to fly faster in MEMORIAL FOR PAN AM FLIGHT their landing approaches ("add 10 knots for 103 VICTIMS Tuesday, July 27, 1993 the wife and kids") to avoid stalling the air­ Mr. GONZALEZ. Mr. Speaker, I am intro­ plane. The higher speed increases the re­ quired runway length. HON. JOSEPH P. KENNEDY D ducing a bill today to ban the importation of products serviced by prison labor in foreign If the stall problem cannot be corrected, OF MASSACHUSETTS IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES countries. Last year I was deeply disturbed to not to mention eliminating current limita­ learn that maquiladora operations were being tions with brakes and flaps and thrust re­ Tuesday, July 27, 1993 versers, the vaunted 3,000-foot airstrip capa­ set up inside Mexican prisons to provide serv­ bility cannot be achieved. Mr. KENNEDY. Mr. Speaker, today I am in­ ices to be exported back to the United States. troducing a joint resolution to honor the victims At that time, the U.S. Customs Service ruled Not only are there real problems of aero­ of the terrorist bombing of Pan Am Flight 103. that services were not covered in the existing nautical engineering here, which no amount Placing a memorial in Arlington National Cem­ ban on the importation into the United States of political engineering can conceal, but it etery in their honor will bring national recogni­ also looks like the Air Force song may need of goods made by prison, forced, or slave different lyrics. Instead of "off we go into tion to our quest against terrorism. labor. This ruling left a gaping hole in the pro­ the wild blue yonder," how about "coming in We are all aware that the tides of terrorism tection for both working people in the United on a wing and a prayer"? are encroaching upon our shores-our own States from the unfair competition of prison 17386 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS July 27, 1993 labor overseas and for workers and prisoners Mr. YOUNG, and Mr. MANTON, I am introducing this time more than ever before, it is vital that abroad from exploitation. the Marine Mammal Protection Act Amend­ we encourage the traditional values that have This gap in the law must be filled. I have in­ ments of 1993. This legislation has a crucial made our country strong-values best learned troduced the Convict Service Labor Prohibition goal: To allow our commercial fishermen to and practiced within the family unit based on Act of 1993 to do just that. continue to make their living from the sea, the holy, loving union of a man and a woman. So-called free trade with Mexico or any while also continuing protection for the whales It is for this reason that I rise today to rec­ other country cannot be based on imprisoned and dolphins that call the marine environment ognize the union of two individuals from the labor. Right now, prisoners in Mexican jails home. Chicagoland region. Kimberly Anne are producing services that are exported back Since the Marine Mammal Protection Act Korczynski, daughter of Edwin J. and Diane into the United States. Workers in the United [MMPA] was enacted in 1972, one of our M. Korczynski of Inverness, IL, and Terence States cannot compete with workers in Mexico greatest challenges has been minimizing inci­ Boersma, son of Judge Mary L. Verdier and who are paid only one-tenth the wages, let dental takes of marine mammals in commer­ Attorney Steven Feola of Phoenix, AZ, will be alone incarcerated Mexican labor. At stake is cial fisheries. Seals and dolphins are drawn to married on August 7, 1993. The wedding will what the new, increasingly internationalized the sea's bounty for the same reasons we are. take place at St. Theresa's Catholic Church in world economy is going to mean-whether it They make their living from herring, crab, and Palatine, IL. will be based on profits from labor that is lit­ salmon just as some of us do. We compete I know that both families are pleased to erally shackled to the factories in which work­ with them, not only for food resources, but for share in the happiness of this union. The com­ ers toil, without minimum pay, without basic space. From Massachusetts to Alaska, fishing mitment of this couple is impressive and de­ levels of work standards, and without any vessels and marine mammals are frequently in serving of special recognition and honor. I am semblance of freedom of association, or the same place at the same time. Given the sure that my colleagues join me in congratu­ whether we will make sure that everyone circumstances, we have managed to share the lating Kimberly and Terence on this special plays by the rules of fair trade. oceans with remarkably few disastrous con­ occasion-one that they will remember for­ The unrelenting push for the proposed North sequences. That we have been able to do it ever. May their life together be full of joy and American Free-Trade Agreement has put at all is largely due to the MMPA. excitement. thousands of jobs in the United States at risk That is not to say that the history of the of export. Already, for over 10 years, we have MMPA has been all smooth sailing. For the seen the impact of increased liberalization of past 5 years, our fishing industry has been op­ LETTER TO MY LEGISLATOR trade as millions of jobs have been lost in the erating under an interim exemption from the United States. My hometown of San Antonio take prohibitions of the MMPA-an exemption HON. GERAID D. KLECZKA has felt the impact of this new international designed to give us all some breathing room economy, as over a thousand workers lost while we determined how best to react to a OF WISCONSIN their jobs when their garment plant closed up change in policy forced upon us by a 1987 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES and moved to Central America. The use of court decision. That exemption expires on Oc­ Tuesday, July 27, 1993 prison labor in Mexico is symptomatic of this tober 1 of this year. An entirely new approach Mr. KLECZKA. Mr. Speaker, I receive hun­ bottom-line, fat-cat approach to international to managing interactions between commercial dreds of calls and letters each week from my trade and will only increase the number of fisheries and marine mammals must become constituents. Every once in a while, I come jobs that will be lost under NAFTA. law by then. across a letter which makes me reflect on how On July 15, 1992, the U.S. Customs Service The bill represents that new approach. It in­ proud I am to be a public servant. ruled that the existing ban on the importation corporates much of the good work done by In his "Letter to my Legislator," Dennis of goods made with prison or forced labor the fishing industry and the environmental under the Tariff Act of 1930 does not apply to Radovich, who lives in Wisconsin's Fourth community in their efforts to reach mutually Congressional District, says more about the services. The ruling was made in conjunction acceptable solutions. It encourages far greater with the establishment of a maquiladora oper­ American political system than most of us do public participation in the · management proc­ in a week. I am proud to represent Mr. ation in a prison in Juarez, Mexico. This par­ ess, and provides for sound management de­ ticular operation sorts coupons from U.S. re­ Radovich, and thought my colleagues would cisions based on the status of marine mammal be interested in reading his inspiring words: tailers and provides the U.S. companies the stocks. And although we believe that this leg­ LETI'ER TO MY LEGISLATOR resulting information. However, this is not an islation is a good, sound compromise of eco­ Being a legislator is almost an impossible isolated incident. The operation was also set nomic need and conservation strategy, I and up explicitly as a pilot project. And this ruling job. The mood of the day is no taxes. If you my colleagues remain open to suggestions to have to raise taxes then it must be on some­ by Customs is so broad that service jobs from improve the bill even further. laundry to auto-repair can now be exported to one else and everyone must pay the same Mexican prisons. I have denounced all along In short, this legislation represents yet an­ whether you are poor or rich. (That's only other instance of the bipartisan approach to fair!) Progressive taxes like the income tax the Customs Service's decision as being very and sharing of tax burdens among wealthy questionable. This is proof of what can hap­ solving problems which this committee con­ sistently strives to achieve. In this legislation and poor areas are un-American. (If you give pen and what will happen. All these service more money to poor people or communities jobs that have been coming with great fanfare the various parties-Congress, industry, and they just waste the money anyway). It's al­ to San Antonio can easily be translated to the conservationists-have come together in a most come to the point where people on 43rd Nuevo Laredo jails. The precedent has been fine example of cooperation and mutual re­ Street don't want to help pay for street im­ set and U.S. workers will suffer. Mexican spect on a very tough, very controversial provements on 51st Street and people with workers will suffer, as well, as this lowers issue. I am proud to introduce this legislation no children in schools should not have to pay school taxes. However, increasing benefits to wages in Mexico and workers may have to get today, and I look forward to working toward making it an even better bill. senior citizens like me (without raising taxes themselves arrested just to get a job. If this is for those who can pay) is wonderful. (We free trade, I am against it. earned it!) · And then you have kooks like the writer MARRIAGE OF KIMBERLY ANNE who are willing to pay higher income taxes THE MARINE MAMMAL PROTEC­ KORCZYNSKI AND TERENCE and share taxes with areas less fortunate. TION ACT AMENDMENTS OF 1993 BOERSMA These people actually believe that the major reason for our perceived financial dilemmas are that income taxes and taxes on business HON. GERRY E. sruoos HON. WililAM 0. IJPINSKI have been decreased too much on a state, na­ OF MASSACHUSETTS OF ILLINOIS tional and local level. The result is the rich IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES have gotten richer while the workers are Tuesday, July 27, 1993 Tuesday, July 27, 1993 working longer hours for less money with in­ creased tax burdens. Of course if taxes are Mr. STUDDS. Mr. Speaker, today, along Mr. LIPINSKI. Mr. Speaker, it seems that too high or workers demand too much pay with my colleagues Mr. FIELDS, Mr. SAXTON, the moral fiber of America is being tested. At the American patriots of business will just July 27, 1993 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 17387 move their manufacturing operations to Because there are no domestic sources for mission [FCC] to establish an 800 telephone Mexico or a rural area. They will also buy Fluvoxamine and lactulose, they must be im­ number for parents to call with complaints, foreign products and materials to save ported. Suspending the duty on these two comments, and suggestions regarding tele­ money. At the same time they might pay a products will significantly help make a fine vision violence. The FCC would be required to lot more money for a foreign car to show how smart and prosperous they are. American company, Solvay Pharmaceuticals, publish summaries of these comments on a The business interests and the rich do not of Marietta, GA, much more competitive in the quarterly basis. have a monopoly on personal greed. When international marketplace by allowing them to More important, the FCC will forward these labor organizations and individual workers reduce their costs, and, consequently, help to comments, with the names and addresses of have it made they too often forget about maintain jobs here in the United States. the people who called in-protecting confiden­ those less fortunate. The schools are a con­ venient scapegoat for everyone to take pot­ tiality when requested-to the cable or broad­ shots at. The schools are expected to solve cast station that aired the violent program. the economic and social problems of the JESUIT COLLEGES AND UNIVER­ These comments and complaints will become state and nation. Schools have been com­ SITIES' POSITION ON THE MOL­ a part of the broadcasters' relicensing proc­ plete failures in stopping the perceived INARI AMENDMENT ess, and present law requires local stations to breakup of American families. Teachers respond to complaints. should be doing miracles just like business HON. SONNY CAllAHAN people and the school basher supreme Mayor The 800 telephone number makes this proc­ OF ALABAMA ess accessible to parents. Nothing is easier Norquist do every day. (Norquist and too IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES many other politicians, like Governor than picking up the telephone. I believe when Thompson, pander to the privileged political Tuesday, July 27, 1993 parents become more involved, and when donors and power brokers who believe that Mr. CALLAHAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to local stations are required to respond, we will progressive taxes to -help poor kids are un­ clarify my statements during the debate on begin to see meaningful progress towards bet­ American obscenities.) Excellent schools in H.R. 201 O on Wednesday, July 21. During the ter programming and a reduction in television the suburbs have more money to spend than violence. poor urban and rural areas. (That's the new discussion on the Molinari amendment, I stat­ American way, "survival of the fittest", poor ed that " * * * the Jesuit colleges have been Finally, the legislation directs the FCC to schools just waste any money you give them very successful in their educational opportuni­ evaluate, in an annual report to Congress, anyway. Money is too precious to be spent on ties for all American people without the help of whether or not the stations are serving the poor people.) the Federal Government." This refers specifi­ public interest and meeting the educational Boy am I glad nobody would be stupid cally to volunteer community service programs and informational needs of children, as re­ enough to vote for me for anything. I don't sponsored by U.S. colleges and universities, quired by law. envy your job. and other Jesuit sponsored social action DENNIS W. REDOVICH, projects which have been very successful June 1993. without Federal funds. However, I affirm the TRIBUTE TO TORREY PINES HIGH fact that U.S. Jesuit colleges and universities SCHOOL ACADEMIC TEAM have shared with other colleges and univer­ CONGRATULATIONS TO CONGRESS­ sities, both public and private, in receiving MAN REYNOLDS AND HIS WIFE Federal funds for student financial aid and HON. RANDY "DUKE" CUNNINGHAM other programs and projects. Mr. Speaker, I OF CALIFORNIA HON. RICHARD A. GEPHARDT thank you for allowing me to make this clari­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF MISSOURI fication. Tuesday, July 27, 1993 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Mr. CUNNINGHAM. Mr. Speaker, I rise Tuesday, July 27, 1993 today to pay tribute to Torrey Pines High PARENTS TELEVISION School, in San Diego, CA, whose academic Mr. GEPHARDT. Mr. Speaker, I rise today EMPOWERMENT ACT OF 1993 to congratulate Representive MEL REYNOLDS team won the 1993 Texaco Star National Aca­ and his wife, Marisol, on the ·birth of their HON. JOSEPH P. KENNEDY U demic Championship at Rice University in twins. Melvin J. Reynolds II and Marisol Eliza­ Houston, TX. OF MASSACHUSE'ITS beth Reynolds were born on July 8. Melvin This rigorous academic competition featured IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES weighted in at 7 pounds and a one-half ounce. 84 high school academic teams from every Marisol weighted 7 pounds 1 ounce. The twins Tuesday, July 27, 1993 part of the United States. Students were were born at Michael Reefe hospital in Chi­ Mr. KENNEDY. Mr. Speaker, today I am in­ asked an extraordinarily broad range of ques­ cago. They join their big sister Corean who is troducing the Parents Television Empower­ tions from the fields of history, art, science, 22 months old. ment Act of 1993, legislation that will give par­ and literature. These young men and women, Once again, I want to congratulate Con­ ents back a measure of control over the vio­ who excel in the academic competition, grow gressman REYNOLDS and his wife on the birth lence their children see on television. to excel in their collegiate and post-graduate of their twins. I am sure they are very proud For the past ·20 years, study after study has studies, and become leaders in their work­ of the two new additions to their family. I want shown that violence of television causes ag­ places and communities. to extend the best wishes of this body to his gressive and violent behavior in children who Torrey Pines High School academic team two most recent arrivals and I wish the family watch it. Despite this growing body of evi­ compiled a superlative record on the way to well. dence, networks, cable television companies, victory at the national level. They were and producers continue to broadcast more undefeated in 1993 San Diego Academic and more murders, rapes, and acts of gratu­ League competition. They won the North INTRODUCTION OF LEGISLATION itous violence into our living rooms for our chil­ County and San Diego County Academic REGARDING DUTY SUSPENSION dren to see. League Championships. The last of these was Finally, the leaders of the four networks familiar territory for Ms. Blaze Newman, who HON. NEWT GINGRICH have agreed to issue violence advisories. This has coached the team for 10 years and won belated step falls far short of what is nec­ the San Diego County championship six times. OF GEORGIA essary, and recent polls show that the Amer­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES The people of San Diego County and tele­ ican people know this. vision viewers will be able to watch Torrey Tuesday, July 27, 1993 Worst of all, the agreement gives no avenue Pines High School academic team in action. Mr. GINGRICH. Mr. Speaker, today I am in­ to parents, teachers, and other concerned The advanced rounds of the Texaco Star Na­ troducing legislation to temporarily suspend adults to participate in the debate about tele­ tional Academic Championships were the duty on two items used in the manufacture vision programming. . videotaped as a 13-part series for broadcast of pharmaceutical products: Fluvoxamine and Wy legislation will help balance the scales. on KCET, Los Angeles, and San Diego's ITV lactulose. It calls on the Federal Communications Com- cable channel, among others. 17388 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS July 27, 1993 May the permanent RECORD of this House Higgins, and Oliver Miao of the Torrey Pines set an extraordinary standard of academic of Representatives show that coach Blaze academic team have distinguished themselves achievement, here recorded this day, July 27, Newman, team captain Jamie Knox, and team in academic competition, brought honor and 1993. members James Farrell, Bonnie Foote, Ben pride to their school and their community, and