September 16, 1997 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1755 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS

CAMPAIGN FINANCE REFORM In summary, the Administration strongly etal religious persecution are simply too un- supports the objectives of eliminating reli- stable or too weak to control extremists, in- gious persecution, but we do not believe that surgents, terrorists and those inciting soci- HON. RON KIND the bill in its current form would accomplish etal religious persecution. Imposing punitive OF WISCONSIN this goal. In fact, we believe that the current sanctions on weak governments, would only IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES draft would frustrate these and other objec- play into the hands of those elements in so- Tuesday, September 16, 1997 tives, and, for this reason, we oppose the leg- ciety that are perpetrating religious persecu- islation in its current form. tion. To deal effectively with societal reli- Mr. KIND. Mr. Speaker, we are now begin- In particular, we fear that the legislation: gious persecution, our laws must allow us to ning the third week of our final legislative ses- is a blunt instrument that is more likely help these weak transitional governments sion this year. And still no campaign finance to harm, rather than aid, victims of religious check extremist forces and protect victims reform vote. persecution; from further persecution. runs the risk of harming vital bilateral re- The bill would mandate a wide variety of We have heard from your office that the lations with key allies and regional powers, sanctions against governments that engage House of Representatives will stay in session and undercutting U.S. Government efforts to in officially-sponsored religious persecution this evening until final action is taken on the promote the very regional peace and rec- or that fail to combat societal religious per- Labor, Health, Human Services and Education onciliation that can foster religious toler- secution. Because our laws and policies al- appropriations bill. I appreciate the fact that ance and understanding from Europe to the ready give significant eight to human rights, the leadership is willing to do what it takes to Middle East to South Asia. the United States provides little direct as- get this important piece of legislation passed. creates a confusing bureaucratic structure sistance to such governments. The imposi- for dealing with religious persecution at the I wish we had this kind of commitment to cam- tion of automatic sanctions, therefore, would very time the Department of State is con- have little effect on government-sponsored paign finance reform. Mr. Speaker, I and many solidating its authority and expending its ef- religious persecution in most countries, but of my colleagues are ready to stay in session fectiveness on these issues; and would make a productive human rights dia- all night long to debate and vote on the var- establishes a de facto hierarchy of human logue with sanctioned governments far more ious campaign finance reform proposals cur- rights violations that would severely damage difficult or even impossible. The bill also rently pending in this Congress. US efforts—long supported by the religious runs the risk of harming vital bilateral rela- Every day more revelations are being made community—to ensure that all aspects of tions with key allies and regional powers. of abuses in the 1996 election. It is irrespon- civil and political rights are protected. Second, the bill would create a de facto hi- Before I detail these and other serious con- erarchy of human rights violations under sible for us to continue to investigate the cerns, let me again emphasize our willing- U.S. law that would severely damage our ef- abuses and not offer any legislation that ness to work with members in fashioning forts to ensure that all aspects of basic civil closes the loopholes, strengthens disclosure, workable responses—legislative and other- and political rights, including religious free- or corrects the various problems in the current wise—to religious persecution, wherever it dom, are protected. It would differentiate be- system. Mr. Speaker, all we want is an oppor- occurs. tween acts motivated by religious discrimi- tunity to vote on this issue. Please give us the In particular, we are committed to nation and similar acts based on other forms chance. strengthening and improving our new struc- of repression or bias, such as denial of politi- tures for addressing religious freedom and cal freedom, or racial or ethnic hatred. In f persecution in our foreign policy. We are pre- doing so, the bill would legislate a hierarchy THE FREEDOM FROM RELIGIOUS pared for serious discussions with the Com- of human rights into our laws. Certain de- PERSECUTION ACT OF 1997 mittee about ways to reinforce these struc- plorable acts would result in automatic sanc- tures, including by the development of legis- tions when connected to religion, but not in lation to further enhance our efforts to pro- other cases. As a consequence, our ability to HON. LEE H. HAMILTON mote religious freedom, such as by: promote the full range of basic rights and OF INDIANA further increasing the visibility of this fundamental freedoms would be com- issue in the U.S. Government, undertaking IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES promised. official fact-finding and monitoring mis- Some governments and their apologists are Tuesday, September 16, 1997 sions, and dedicating additional agency per- now engaged themselves in an insidious cam- Mr. HAMILTON. Mr. Speaker, the Commit- sonnel to address religious persecution and paign to devalue human rights by creating complement the efforts of the Advisory Com- their own hierarchy, arguing that respect for tee on International Relations met earlier this mittee on Religious Freedom Abroad; economic rights should be preeminent. Those week to hear testimony on H.R. 2431, formerly acting to insure that U.S. laws that in- advancing this argument have often sought H.R. 1685, the Freedom From Religious Per- volve human rights take explicit account of to justify a government’s failure to respect secution Act of 1997. religious persecution; civil and political rights (such as freedom of For those of my colleagues who have not initiating periodic public reporting on reli- expression, assembly and association) by yet had an opportunity to study this legislation, gious freedom issues in general, and increas- claiming that economic development must I am placing in the RECORD an excerpt from ing U.S. Embassy reporting and action on precede respect for civil and political rights. the statement of the Hon. John Shattuck, As- cases and situations involving religious per- The United States has long resisted these at- secution; and tempts to create a hierarchy of basic human sistant Secretary of State for Democracy, supporting measures to improve immigra- rights and fundamental freedoms. We should Human Rights and Labor. Secretary Shattuck tion and refugee processing consideration of not yield to the temptation to do so now. came before the committee on September 9 to applicants fleeing religious persecution. Third, the bill would provide no flexibility share the administration's views on the bill. Let me set forth in more detail the basis to tailor our religious freedom policies to I hope my colleagues will find the Sec- for our concerns about H.R. 1685. First, and differing circumstances in different coun- retary's comments useful in their consideration most importantly from our perspective, the tries. Following a finding of persecution by of this important legislation: bill could seriously harm the very people it the Director of Religious Persecution Mon- seeks to help—those facing religious persecu- itoring, sanctions would be automatic. The STATEMENT OF THE HONORABLE JOHN tion. It runs the risk of strengthening the mechanics of imposition appear designed to SHATTUCK, ASSISTANT SECRETARY OF STATE hands of governments and extremists who make sanctions more likely to be imposed, DEMOCRACY, HUMAN RIGHTS AND LABOR ON seek to incite religious intolerance. In par- cumbersome to waive and difficult to termi- H.R. 1685 THE FREEDOM FROM RELIGIOUS ticular, we fear reprisals by repressive gov- nate. Their effectiveness as a means of influ- PERSECUTION ACT OF 1997 ernments against victims, as well as an end encing policy would be sharply limited as a We are treating religious liberty as a for- to any dialogue on religious freedom, in re- consequence. The provisions of the bill, that eign policy priority and we seek to respond taliation for the sanctions that the bill authorize the President to waive sanctions to the call for action by Americans of every would automatically impose. for periods up to one year, require the Presi- faith and belief. The provision that sanctions governments dent to determine that such a waiver is in With that important background, let me for failure to take adequate action against the ‘‘national security interests of the Unit- now turn to the ‘‘Freedom From Religious private acts of persecution is also troubling. ed States.’’ This stringent standard would Persecution Act of 1997.’’ Many governments that fail to combat soci- appear to shut the door on any consideration

∑ 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. E1756 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks September 16, 1997 of U.S. foreign and domestic policy interests clear: we support procedural protections for Adams State is one of two colleges in Colo- that do not rise to the level of a direct all applicants at ports of entry. In fact, be- rado participating in the program which com- threat to our national security (e.g. regional fore passage of last year’s immigration bill, bines sports instruction with meaningful edu- peacemaking and stability, environmental we urged that expedited procedures apply protection, there have been security interest only in exceptional, emergency-like cir- cational activities for girls and boys ages 10 to in the past, on occasion). Under the bill, in cumstances, but Congress determined that 16. addition, a presidential waiver would not such procedures should be applied more Enrollment in the program and physicals are take effect for forty-five days, absent emer- broadly. While we are prepared to readdress free and open to all youngsters in the area gency conditions. Affording the President this issue, we hope that Members can appre- whose parents or guardians meet the income such limited discretion in the area of foreign ciate our desire to do so with respect to all guidelines provided by the Department of affairs is contrary to the national interest classes of applicants. Furthermore, we are Health and Human Services. and is constitutionally suspect. deeply concerned that changes the bill would Larry Zaragoza, the activity director for Fourth, the bill would create a new and un- make to regular, affirmative asylum proce- necessary bureaucracy which would dupli- NYSP at Adams State, is stepping down after dures (claims made by those already in the heading the program at Adams State College cate, and possibly undercut, the functions of country) would recreate unnecessary burdens the Secretary of State by the creation of an and inefficiencies that made asylum vulner- for the past 13 years and being involved in the ‘‘Office of Religious Persecution Monitor- able to abuse in the past. We fear that such program for all of its 22 years that is have ing’’ within the Executive Office of the changes would hurt all legitimate asylum been held at Adams State. He will certainly be President. Creating the position of Director seekers, including those making claims missed. of this office, who would be subject to Senate based on religious persecution. f confirmation, would duplicate existing State Ninth, the bill contains numerous sanc- Department functions including, promoting tions specific to Sudan. The United States, MOTHER MEETS RECIPIENT OF religious freedom. The Secretary of State is of course, already has in place sanctions SON’S HEART best situated to report and advise the Presi- against the Sundanese government as a re- dent on religious persecution abroad. The sult of its support for international terror- State Department’s reporting channels and ism. The Administration nevertheless re- HON. HENRY J. HYDE annual Country Reports on Human Rights mains willing to consider a reasonable and OF ILLINOIS Practices represent the most accurate, cost- workable expansion of our Sundan sanctions IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES effective and appropriate method for the U.S. to reflect the lack of Sudanese government Tuesday, September 16, 1997 Government to obtain and report informa- actions on issues of concern: state sponsor- tion on religious persecution. Determina- ship of terrorism; support for aggressive ac- Mr. HYDE. Mr. Speaker, a heart transplant tions that affect fundamental aspects of our tions against its neighbors; failure to come is but one of today's medical miracles, but mi- foreign policy, including those regarding to terms with the opposition in the long- raculous it is when 71-year-old Bill Ellis is sanctions, should be made by the President standing civil war; and an abysmal human alive and well today with the transplanted with the assistance of the Secretary of State rights record, including violations of reli- and other relevant Department heads, not by gious freedom. We value the opportunity to heart of then 10-year-old Travis Robinson of the Director of a new specialized office on re- continue discussions on this subject with Salt Lake City, Utah. ligious freedom which has no other foreign Members in connection with the State De- This remarkable story is well told in an arti- affairs expertise or responsibility. partment authorization bill. For that reason, cle published April 24, 1996 in the Salt Lake Fifth, the proposed administrative struc- continued inclusion of Sudan sanctions in City Tribune. ture in the bill in reality would marginalize this bill would seem both unnecessary and I take this opportunity to share this great religious freedom rather than counterproductive. story with my colleagues: ‘‘mainstreaming’’ religious freedom and Having highlighted our concerns with some other human right issues in our foreign pol- of the provisions of this bill, let me conclude [From the Salt Lake Tribune, Apr. 24, 1996] icy. The Secretary of State’s Advisory Com- by repeating that we welcome the oppor- MOM IS HAPPY SON’S LITTLE HEART WENT TO mittee on Religious Freedom Abroad rep- tunity to work with this committee and the SUCH A BIG-HEARTED MAN—MOTHER MEETS resents a significant example of rest of the Congress to fashion appropriate RECIPIENT OF SON’S HEART mainstreaming. The Advisory Committee re- legislation that will underscore and (By Norma Wagner) ports to the Secretary of State, and through strengthen the commitment of the United After losing her 10-year-old son Travis to a her to the President and other parts of our States to promote religious freedom. The traffic accident in September, Tracy Robison government. Enhancing existing structures President and the Secretary of State have was not sure she ever would want to meet would represent the most effective way to made it crystal clear that this issue is now the patient who received the fifth-grader’s ensure the prominence of religious freedom a foreign policy priority. In the endless bat- heart. in our foreign policy. We would be pleased to tle for freedom, we do not claim that we ‘‘I had mixed emotions about it,’’ said work with the Congress to accomplish that. have all the answers. Nor can we assert that Robison, an emergency-room nurse in Provo Sixth, the bill would impose several new the United States alone has the power to who was working when her son was brought obligations that would have significant fi- bring about an end to all religious persecu- into the hospital. nancial implications, without providing any tion abroad. What we can and must pro- But through a series of unusual cir- indication of how these mandates would be claim, however, is that we are committed to cumstances, 71-year-old Bill Ellis, CEO of a carried out without new resources. These re- making the effort, and to working in the national snack company in Chicago, found quirements affect not only the State Depart- most effective way to combat the persecu- out it was Travis’ donated heart that saved ment, but also Commerce and the INS. tion now victimizing so many people of faith his life. Speaking for my own bureau, I can tell you around the world. Ellis had an old friend in Utah, Gordon that additional unfunded mandates require f ‘‘Boots’’ Barnett, whom he had not seen in 18 diversions of resources from what we are years. The two recently got in touch again, doing in other areas to promote human THE NATIONAL YOUTH SPORTS and when Ellis—who suffered from terminal rights. PROGRAM heart disease—told Barnett his new heart Seventh, the bill would pose the risk of had come from a young boy in Orem, Barnett challenge as being inconsistent without knew it had to be Travis. international legal obligations, including HON. SCOTT McINNIS After all, Barnett’s granddaughter was one through the WTO agreement and under other OF COLORADO of Tracy Robison’s best friends. trade laws. The bill poses a similar risk with IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES After contacting the Robisons, Ellis flew respect to international obligating contained Tuesday, September 16, 1997 to Salt Lake City last month and met his in the Articles of Agreement of most inter- donor family. national financial institutions in which the Mr. MCINNIS. Mr. Speaker, the National ‘‘Talking with and seeing Bill, it’s just U.S. participates. Youth Sports Program at Adams State College been incredible for me,’’ Robison, 33, said. Eighth, while we welcome and share the in Alamosa, CO, recently entered its 22d year ‘‘It just makes me so happy that Travis’ sponsors’ concerns about fairness in asylum of existence. This program has proven to be heart is still beating. And Bill is a very gen- adjudications, the bill’s proposed changes to a valuable and meaningful outlet for those erous person. In return for someone saving asylum procedures would create troubling youths who would not otherwise have access his life, he’s turning around and doing good disparities and threaten to unravel many re- to the activities and instruction the program of- things for other people.’’ cent improvements. For example, for persons As for Ellis, who has become a major sup- making asylum claims based on religious fers. The NYSP is a cost-effective partnership porter of shelters for abused women and chil- persecution in the context of expedited pro- dren in Alabama and Los Angeles, he has not cedures at ports of entry, the bill would cre- program between the NCAA and selected in- only found new meaning in life, but ‘‘another ate effective presumptions that ease evi- stitutions of higher learning, such as Adams family in Salt Lake City.’’ dentiary burdens and that are not available State and is designed to benefit the youth of ‘‘I have a picture of Travis and his mother to others fleeing persecution. Let me be America. and two brothers right here in my office,’’ September 16, 1997 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1757 Ellis said Tuesday from the Chicago head- with something that somebody else doesn’t tions with a wide array of advanced tele- quarters of Farley Foods. ‘‘I met the family, need,’’ Robison said. ‘‘It’s not going to do communications and related services. and when you stand there and realize that any good for Travis to keep it. And for me, WorkLink promotes telecommuting as an effi- her son’s heart is in your body, well, I just, it has brought an incredible amount of peace I get kind of choked up talking about it. I and happiness that others have been bene- cient way of doing business and helping em- could tell it was the same for her when she fited.’’ ployees better balance their time between looked at me.’’ When looking at Ellis, she added in a work and family. Ellis and the Robisons decided to share choked voice, ‘‘I can see Travis in so many WorkLink offers an alternative to many com- their story to help increase awareness during ways. I can’t think of a better person that panies and employees to maintain and en- National Organ and Tissue Donor Awareness his little heart could have gone to. Travis courage performance and productivity; assists Week, which began Sunday and runs through had a big heart and Bill does, too.’’ companies in cutting expenses by consolidat- Saturday. Across the United States, transplant cen- f ing office and parking space; improves em- ters are suffering a critical shortage of or- ployee moral by accommodating work and gans and tissue and have launched the first 100TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE family needs; and helps the community by re- nation-wide campaign to increase the num- FIRST ZIONIST CONGRESS ducing traffic congestion and improving air ber of donors. The Coalition on Donation has quality. enlisted Michael Jordan of the Chicago Bulls HON. BRAD SHERMAN Currently, two-thirds of the available space as its national spokesman. Jordan will be OF CALIFORNIA at WorkLink is equipped with offices and featured in 30-second radio and television commercials, on billboards, transit advertis- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES workstations with the advanced technology ing and through direct mailings throughout Tuesday, September 16, 1997 and inter-connectivity to handle most ad- the country. vanced office telecommunication functions. The coalition is a national, non-profit alli- Mr. SHERMAN. Mr. Speaker, it is with great The facility houses many business types, in- ance that represents nearly 100 organizations pleasure I rise before you today to commemo- cluding engineering, financial, computer con- involved in organ and tissue procurement rate the 100th anniversary of the first Zionist sulting, computer programming, sales/market- and transplantation. The thrust of its cam- Congress. The first meeting of the Zionist ing, healthcare, publishing, distance learning, paign is to motivate more Americans to dis- Congress occurred on August 29, 1897 with cuss with family members their decision to and charitable professionals. become donors. The coalition estimates that 204 participants from 17 countries. Now, 100 By stepping out onto the cutting edge of permission required from next-of-kin is de- years later, the anniversary of this important telecommuting, the city of St. Peters is offering nied in 50% to 85% of the cases where there date will be celebrated by Jewish communities those in their community a tremendous oppor- is high potential for donation. Discussions across the world. tunity. I am sure WorkLink will serve as a prior to death can eliminate confusion and In 1897, the first Zionist Congress was model for other communities, and I commend uncertainty about the desire to be a donor called in Basle, Switzerland with the purpose Mayor Tom Brown and Helen Robert, and help make it easier for family members of establishing the State of Israel as a home- to carry out a donor’s wishes, said coalition WorkLink manager, for their vision and hard president Howard Nathan. land for the Jewish people under public law. work. More than 45,000 critically ill Americans Theodor Herzl emerged as the father of mod- f are on waiting lists for organ transplants, ern Zionism and founder of the World Zionist with a new name added every 18 minutes. Organization. He believed a mass exodus to RECORD STATEMENT IN HONOR OF Last year, more than 19,000 transplants were the Jewish homeland was the only response ZAIGA ANTONETTI performed in the United States. But 3,000 to the anti-Semitism the Jews were faced with people died while waiting for a suitable in Europe. He wrote in his Zionist novel, ``If donor. HON. NANCY L. JOHNSON In Utah, 190 people are awaiting vital you will it, it is no legend,'' a sentiment that OF CONNECTICUT organ transplants. And many more are in became the mantra of the Zionist movement. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES need of tissue such as bone, skin and cor- Though Herzl never lived to see the estab- neas. During 1995, 207 patients received organ lishment of the State of Israel, his legacy lived Tuesday, September 16, 1997 transplants from 57 Utah donors. on through the movement. The Zionists re- Mrs. JOHNSON of Connecticut. Mr. Speak- Utah Gov. Mike Leavitt is joining the ef- mained committed to their goal throughout er, it is with great pride and appreciation that fort by holding a press conference at 10:15 a.m. today at University Hospital in the sec- several years of turmoil. Despite religious per- I rise today to express my appreciation to ond-floor conference room. And at noon, secution by the Nazi regime in Europe, and an Zaiga Antonetti, for her tireless efforts for Intermountain Organ Recovery System will intense struggle with militant Arab opposition, small businesses in the State of Connecticut. hold a tree planting ceremony in Canyon the Jewish initiative prevailed. The Zionists' Ms. Antonetti has served on numerous Rim Park, 3100 S. 2900 East, in a tribute to goal was finally realized on May 14, 1948 with statewide and regional committees and com- donor families and transplant recipients. the U.N. resolution of November 1947, which missions involving small business issues, and The decision to donate was an obvious established the State of Israel. This resolution worked hard to assure that the needs of Con- choice for Tracy and Conan Robison. As a nurse at Utah Valley Regional Medi- allowed the Jewish people to live in their his- necticut's small businesses are met. She cal Center, Tracy Robison witnessed miracu- toric homeland, free from the religious perse- serves on the board of directors of the Con- lous changes in patients’ lives after their dis- cution they were facing in Europe. necticut Community Accounting Aid and Serv- eased organs were replaced by healthy ones. Mr. Speaker, distinguished colleagues, ices, Inc., and the Hartford Business Advisors. She was working at the hospital on the please join with me in commemorating the She was twice honored by the U.S. Small evening of Sept. 12 when her mother called 100th anniversary of the Zionist Congress, an Business Administration for her work with and said Travis had been hit by a car a half- organization which has shown perseverance small business owners as Small Business Ad- block from home. ‘‘She said he was uncon- scious and his legs were twisted. I didn’t to- through adversity and a dedication to the prin- vocate of the Year and Women in Business tally panic at that point because uncon- ciples of the Judaism. Advocate of the Year. scious to me is possibly not as critical,’’ f Zaiga deserves the many accolades she will Robison said. ‘‘We see it here all the time.’’ receive as she is honored for her accomplish- But then the E.R. got a call from the am- WORKLINK ments and dedication. For her tremendous bulance en route. ‘‘They said they were com- contributions to small businesses in Connecti- ing in Code 3, which is the worst you could HON. JAMES M. TALENT cut, I salute and thank her. come in with,’’ she said. Travis’ pupil’s were fixed and he was breathing erratically. ‘‘The OF MISSOURI f IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES worst insult was to his brain.’’ THE FREEDOM FROM RELIGIOUS Tests two days later confirmed Robison’s Tuesday, September 16, 1997 worst fear: Travis was brain dead. Within a PERSECUTION ACT OF 1997 few hours, transplant technicians were re- Mr. TALENT. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to moving his organs. recognize the city of St. Peters for the suc- HON. LEE H. HAMILTON In addition to his heart going to Ellis, cessful implementation of WorkLink, the first OF INDIANA Travis’ liver went to a father of five in telecommuting center in the State of Missouri Springville and both kidneys went to two IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES and the entire Midwest. Opening in July 1996, different women in Salt Lake. And his eyes Tuesday, September 16, 1997 restored the sight of two others. WorkLink was designed as a community- ‘‘I really think that somebody else should based telecommunications center equipped to Mr. HAMILTON. Mr. Speaker, the Commit- have the opportunity to improve their life provide individuals, businesses, and organiza- tee on International Relations met last week to E1758 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks September 16, 1997 hear testimony on H.R. 2431Ðformerly H.R. cution of religious believers. We strongly tion-gathering capacity of the State Depart- 1685Ðthe Freedom From Religious Persecu- support existing human rights law that pro- ment and its formal diplomatic apparatus. tion Act of 1997. hibits bilateral aid (Section 502B of the For- Moreover, many proponents of the bill right- eign Assistance Act) and U.S. support for ly argue that religious persecution rarely op- The long list of witnesses heard by the com- multilateral aid (Section 701 of the Inter- erates in isolation from the repression of mittee is a reflection of the strong interest gen- national Financial Institutions Act) to coun- other basic rights and freedoms. Yet the bill erated by this legislation among human rights tries engaged in a consistent pattern of gross might handicap the defense of religious free- groups and religious and public policy organi- violations of human rights. The ‘‘Freedom dom by isolating it from information about zations nationwide. From Religious Persecution Act’’ provides other forms of repression undertaken by abu- For those of my colleagues who have not less rather than more protection than exist- sive regimes. We believe an office of religious yet had an opportunity to study this bill, I want ing human rights law. While the list of persecution monitoring might be more effec- to share a letter submitted to the committee abuses it targets (such acts as rape, crucifix- tively placed within existing human rights ion, slavery and imprisonment) would be em- machinery in the State Department Bureau for inclusion in the hearing record from rep- braced by the ‘‘gross violations’’ standard of of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor and resentatives of six prominent human rights or- existing law the ‘‘Freedom From Religious the National Security Council. Existing ganizations. Persecution Act’’ would impose sanctions human rights machinery, if bolstered by I hope my colleagues will find this thoughtful only if such acts were ‘‘widespread and ongo- staff specially tasked to work on religious statement useful as the debate on this legisla- ing.’’ That standard is tougher to dem- persecution, would be able to draw on exten- tion moves forward. onstrate than the finding of a ‘‘consistent sive information about a government’s pattern’’ required under current law. We human rights record and build a stronger HON. BEN GILMAN, Chairman, International Relations Committee. urge that the bill’s standard be eased. In ad- case for sanctions against those who violate dition, we believe that the definition of per- religious freedom than would a stand-alone DEAR CHAIRMAN GILMAN: We in the human rights community strongly support the goals secution should be broadened to include office of religious persecution operating in of the ‘Freedom From Religious Persecution forms of discrimination and intolerance that isolation. Additional staff and resources for Act’’ of bringing the spotlight of attention do not reach the extreme measures outlined DRL would permit the office to conduct field on governments that persecute persons for in the bill but are forms of persecution faced missions, press U.S. embassy officials to be their religious beliefs, putting pressure on regularly by religious communities around more attentive to religious persecution, the authorities to end religious repression, the world, including government restrictions issue reports, and integrate the religious per- and assisting victims of religious repression on worship, proselytizing, religious edu- secution issue into all multilateral and bi- who seek to come to the U.S. as asylum ap- cation, freedom of the press and expression, lateral relations. Asylum provisions: Human rights groups plicants or refugees. We have worked for and freedom of movement. We are also concerned that the trade sanc- have strongly opposed the changes enacted many years on ending religious intolerance tions against abusers have been so narrowly by Congress in asylum law last year, namely and persecution, as well as improving U.S. drawn that even if a government meets the the adoption of summary exclusion proce- immigration and refugee policy. We believe bill’s current narrow standard and is found dures which we believe make it much more that the proposed ‘Freedom From Religious to have engaged in religious persecution, difficult for those fleeing persecution of any Persecution Act’’ could better achieve these there is little likelihood that exports of per- type to make their case and receive asylum. shared goals if the following changes were secution-related products will be limited. In We question whether the beneficial treat- made. particular, the bill requires that the identi- ment for asylum seekers fleeing religious Findings: The Findings section is largely fication of persons involved in religious per- persecution, as intended by this bill, will ac- limited to persecuted Christians and reli- secution be drawn as narrowly as possible. If tually be realized under the current, flawed gious minorities in communist countries. We implemented in this way, the Office of Perse- summary exclusion procedures, which rely believe that the section should be enlarged cution Monitoring will have difficulty in upon low-level, secondary inspectors to de- to include other vulnerable religious commu- stopping sales of police and military equip- cide the fate of asylum seekers. This crucial nities so that the bill will have more univer- ment to governments, heads of state, institu- deliberation by inspectors will apply to even sal resonance and be more effective in com- tions like the police, military, intelligence those fleeing religious persecution, who will bating religious persecution. We understand services, or even officers who may have or- be required to prove that they are members that the sponsors of the bill have indicated a dered but not directly participated in abuse. of the named groups. This process will be strong desire to insure that the bill is appli- The sanctions section, in summary, is not conducted without any public scrutiny and cable to all persons facing religious persecu- strong enough to insure that it will have a without any counsel of any kind allowed for tion and we welcome that commitment. serious impact on abusive governments. We the asylum-seeker. Moreover, it is not clear Naming certain Muslim groups could help in- urge that it be strengthened so that it is ap- what will happen to individuals who are per- sure that the bill is not perceived as having plicable to the widest possible number of re- mitted to bypass the credible fear deter- an anti-Muslim tone. gimes, institutions, and individuals that mination process. For example, will such in- Application and Scope: The bill includes abuse in any way the right of religious free- dividuals be detained pending an asylum two separate standards for triggering an in- dom. hearing, as is currently the case with most vestigation of persecuted groups. One stand- Creation of a New Bureaucracy: The bill asylum seekers, or will they be released into ard is that those named in the bill will auto- sets up a separate structure in the White the community? matically be investigated by the Office of House to engage in investigation and report- The bill’s exemption of persons whose reli- Religious Persecution Monitoring. All other ing and conduct U.S. policy towards those gions are named by the Office of Persecution groups may be taken up at the discretion of found to be engaged in religious persecution. Monitoring is a clear and very welcome indi- the director of the Office. This dual standard The desire to have an office which focuses cation that Congress knows that the sum- might be take to mean that the bill creates exclusively on religious persecution and mary exclusion provision is a problem for a preference for certain religious groups. Be- which is, at least on the organizational those fleeing persecution. We appeal to the cause the automatic imposition of sanction chart, closer to senior level decision makers, Congress to act on that assumption, which and the creation of new refugee and asylum is understandable. On the entire range of we share, and eliminate this unjust require- ment for all who flee persecution of any protocols are so central to the bill’s struc- human rights issues, the Bureau of Democ- type. racy, Labor and Human Rights (DRL) must ture we believe that having a single standard Failing that, however, the Congress should that is applicable to all those vulnerable to contend with the traditionally powerful re- at a minimum enlarge the definition of reli- religious persecution is more appropriate. gional bureaus, the growing influence of gious persecution so that the broadest num- Such an approach will actually be better for agencies promoting trade, combating narcot- ber of victims might take advantage of the beleaguered Christians than a more specific ics trafficking, and pursuing other priorities. asylum protections in the bill, and the maxi- standard. Frequently Christians (as well as A White House office could come to bolster mum number of vulnerable religious believ- Baha’is, Jews, and other) are wrongly ac- and add diplomatic weight to the Human ers might be spared the summary exclusion cused of being foreigners or in league with Rights Bureau and other quarters in the ex- process and the possibility of forced return Western powers. In these circumstances, sin- ecutive branch engaged in promotion of to persecution. A definition of religious per- gling them out for special treatment above human rights if its work is integrated into secution that is restricted to the most severe all other religious minorities might actually that of others. forms of persecution or to adherents of faiths embolden those who desire to harm them. On the other hand the record of such sepa- that happen to be named in the bill risks Sanctions: Our organizations 1 favor the rate ‘‘coordinators,’’ (such as the Ambas- sending many persecuted believers back to imposition of certain sanctions against gov- sador at Large for Refugee Affairs) has not their persecutors. ernments found to be engaged in gross necessarily been positive. In some past in- Refugee Preference: We strongly support abuses of human rights, including the perse- stances, such offices have largely stood out- the granting of refugee status to members of side the policy apparatus and far from ele- persecuted religious groups, who should cer- 1 As a matter of Amnesty International policy ap- vating, actually served, unwittingly, to tainly fall within existing refugee law. How- plicable to all types of human rights violations, Am- downgrade attention to an issue. A separate ever, we fear that granting special preference nesty International does not take a position for or White House office of Religious Persecution for the religiously persecuted over other vic- against economic sanctions. Monitoring would be apart from the informa- tims of persecution and reserving slots for September 16, 1997 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1759 them out of existing numbers may result in When asked to describe Woody, the first word Devlin moved from Pennsylvania in 1953 one persecuted group being pitted against that comes to the minds of his friends and col- and has seen Roselle, a town that then boast- another. A preferable approach to the pro- leagues is committed. In addition to a full time ed 1,000 people and barely a square mile in posed legislation would be simply to expand size grow to 23,000 people and 8 to 10 square the number of slots available for refugees so career as a Senior Engineer/Project Manager miles. that no one currently eligible will be denied at GTE California, Woody spent several years ‘‘Joe’s the father of our village,’’ said Marj entry because of preferences created by this on the Board before assuming the additional Peterson, a longtime friend. ‘‘Roselle as we act. responsibility as Chairman this past year. His know it today was really launched as a re- Sincerely, commitment to service and responsibility ex- sult of him.’’ Kenneth Roth, Executive Director tends to every aspect of his work. At a recent Before moving to Roselle, he fought in a Human Rights Watch; Leonard S. speech before a delegation from China, war, went to college and earned a degree in mechanical engineering; he became president Rubenstein, Executive Director Physi- Woody spoke to the crowd for the first three cians for Human Rights; Jack Rendler, of an electric heater and supply company, Executive Director Minnesota Advo- minutes in Chinese. This attention to detail helped raise three daughters and worked in cates for Human Rights; William and thoroughness of preparation is just one public office for more than 25 years. Schulz, Executive Director Amnesty example of his dedication and has distin- He has also overcome personal hardships. International/USA; James Silk, Execu- guished Woody as an individual who sees ev- In World War II, Devlin served on a B–24 as tive Director Robert F. Kennedy Cen- erything though to the end. a navigator and was captured behind enemy ter; Felice Gaer, Director Jacob In addition to his experience on the Board of lines after his plane was shot down over Ro- Blaustein Institute for the Advance- the Chamber of Commerce, Woody mania and became a prisoner of war. In civil- ment of Human Rights. ian life, his greatest hardship occurred three Brokenburr has sat on the board of several years ago when his wife, Barbara, died of f other community organizations, including the cancer. Conejo Free Clinic, the Consortium for Ad- TRIBUTE TO JOEL BONE Not long ago, he said, ‘‘I received a card vanced and Technical Education and the Inter- from board members on one of my birthdays national Development Research Council. that said, ‘Congratulations, you’ve survived HON. SCOTT McINNIS Woody has recognized the importance of our another year.’ When I opened it, the card OF COLORADO children's education in order to prepare them said, ‘In fact, you’ve survived it all.’ I guess maybe I have.’’ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES for a bright and promising future, and he start- Serving his fellow citizens and the commu- Tuesday, September 16, 1997 ed the Education Committee at the Chamber nity he loves is what continues to drive of Commerce to address problems and ques- Devlin. Mr. McINNIS. Mr. Speaker, today I would tions facing our schools. ‘‘I’m proud of everything I’ve done my like to recognize a young man in my district Within our community, Woody is seen as an whole life,’’ Devlin said. ‘‘I tend to take over who should truly be an inspiration to us all. excellent role model, and his career has been things once I get involved, not because it’s a His name is Joel Bone and he is from Glen- highlighted with several awards and distinc- power trip or anything but because I think wood Springs, CO. Jeol attends Glenwood tions. He is the recipient of five United Way I’m a natural problem solver and I like to get things done.’’ Springs High School and has worked diligently Leadership Awards, the Distinguished Service in recent months to organize the Prime Mon- Many citizens and public officials in the Award from the California Association of village say Devlin has lent a guiding hand in day Sports Club which is a forum he creates School Administrators, Region XII, and the making Roselle the community it is today. in order to bring together special needs stu- GTE's Outstanding Volunteer Award. From sidewalks, which were once non-exist- dents and teachers so they could get to know I join these organizations in commending ent, to upgrading sewer plants and streets, to each other outside the classroom. Woody for the contributions he has made to obtaining Lake Michigan water, to building Joel was recently recognized by the Na- our community. Mr. Speaker, distinguished a $3.5 million Village Hall, Devlin’s mark is everywhere. tional Downs Syndrome Congress for his ef- colleagues, please join me in paying tribute to forts and presented with their Outstanding Citi- ‘‘Of all the services Joe has performed, I Woodrow F. Brokenburr as he concludes his still have this image of him carrying a shov- zen Award, which is traditionally given to term as chairman of the board. el around in the trunk of his car . . . to re- young adults who exhibit a high degree of f pair ruts in the streets after it rained,’’ said selfadvocacy. village administrator Robin Weaver. ‘‘Joe The award was presented to Joel at the THE FATHER OF ROSELLE would go over to people’s houses he didn’t 25th annual convention of the National Downs even know and help them pump out their Syndrome Congress in Phoenix, AZ on August basements if they were flooded. He still HON. HENRY J. HYDE does.’’ 8. Joel was given the honor of being seated OF ILLINOIS at the head table and then read his accept- The Village Board presented him with a IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES plaque in 1994 for 25 years of public service. ance speech in front of 2,000 people where he Tuesday, September 16, 1997 During the presentation, he listened to a let- himself praised all the risk takers in the audi- ter drafted by Mayor Gayle Smolinski that ence. Mr. HYDE. Mr. Speaker, the Chicago Trib- cited many of his accomplishments. Mr. Speaker, I am proud to stand here une of last Sunday provided a feature article ‘‘Joe is one of those pillars of the commu- today to tell the entire House of Representa- on one of my district's finer public servants, nity who has just always been there when we tives about this fine young man from Glen- Joseph Devlin. The article describes Joe's ac- needed him,’’ Smolinski said. ‘‘He often kids wood Springs whose attitude and work ethic is tive life and his great contributions to Roselle, us during meetings when a female board member or I cast a deciding vote against a lesson to us all. IL, and DuPage County as well. I proudly him. He’ll say, ‘I knew we shouldn’t have f share this with my colleagues: given [women] the right to vote,’ but Joe’s [From the Chicago Tribune, Sept. 14, 1997] been one of the greatest influences in terms TRIBUTE TO WOODROW F. of empowering women in local government THE FATHER OF ROSELLE—JOSEPH DEVLIN BROKENBURR that I know. He has three daughters, and I WEARS MANY HATS WHILE SERVING OTHERS think that’s influenced him.’’ HON. BRAD SHERMAN (By David Sharos) Devlin said that during his eight years as If public service were a commodity that mayor from 1973–81, Roselle became one of OF CALIFORNIA could be marketed and sold, Roselle’s Joseph the first towns to hire a female police officer IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Devlin would probably be one of the western and a female firefighter. He also says having Tuesday, September 16, 1997 suburbs’ leading entrepreneurs. women on the Village Board is an asset be- Devlin wears many hats, which currently cause they look at things in a different way Mr. SHERMAN. Mr. Speaker, it is with great include village trustee, the administrator for from men. pleasure I rise before you today to pay tribute the Roselle Historical Foundation, a member Fred Koehler, who owns and manages the to Woodow F. Brokenburr, the outgoing Chair- of the DuPage County Stormwater Commit- Lynfred Winery in Roselle, said Devlin is the man of the Board of the Thousand Oaks/ tee, the DuPage Water Commission and fi- person who made his business possible. ‘‘Joe Conejo Valley Chamber of Commerce. nancial officer for the American Legion. He was the guy who supported the winery all is also a former mayor of Roselle. President Kennedy once wrote, ``For of the way and thought it would be a good Roselle Chief of Police Richard Eddington thing for the village and would bring people those to whom much is given, much is re- still calls him Mr. Devlin in public, but in here,’’ Koehler said. quired.'' Woodrow Brokenburr is an individual the community he has called home for more As mayor, Devlin appealed to State Sen. who has fulfilled this prophecy through his than 40 years, Devlin says he wishes people Doris Karpiel, who in 1980 successfully countless contributions to our community. would simply call him Joe. steered two bills through the legislature that E1760 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks September 16, 1997 changed existing laws to allow the winery to EXPRESSING CONDOLENCES OF duced legislation (H.R. 1685/S. 772) to address be established. THE HOUSE ON THE DEATH OF the persecution of Christians overseas. Mr. ‘‘Even though [the winery] was a con- MOTHER TERESA OF CALUTTA Wolf has written to the General Secretary of the National Council of the Churches of troversial decision, history has proved Joe Christ in the U.S.A. (NCCC) soliciting the right, and the Lynfred Winery in the old SPEECH OF NCCC’s support for his bill. Fenz house has brought us fame and recogni- There are a number of reasons why the tion,’’ Smolinski said. HON. GIL GUTKNECHT OF MINNESOTA NCCC and its member communions cannot A member of Roselle’s St. Walter’s Catho- support the Wolf/Specter bills as they are IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES lic Church, Devlin has been a friend since currently written, but should continue to 1954 to its pastor. Rev. Francis McDonald, Thursday, September 11, 1997 pray and to take action to end religious per- who says Devlin’s involvement with the Mr. GUTKNECHT. Mr. Speaker, over 50 secution on their own terms. That is to say, the NCCC should remain true to its calling church has easily matched his community years ago, Mother Teresa left a comfortable contributions. to seek justice and peace for all people and teaching position at a Catholic high school to to carry on its work and witness in a manner ‘‘Joe is one of the founding members of the personally care for the beggars, lepers, and consistent with its own responsibility as an parish, and he has been involved with our ad- homeless on the streets of Calcutta. She American institution and its own under- ministration committee for many years,’’ began alone, following the call of the Cross, standing of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. McDonald said. ‘‘He helped with our church’s but her example inspired thousands to join her As the nation’s oldest and largest national recent renovation and is working with us in service in 25 countries around the world. ecumenical body, the NCCC must continue to now on the new parish center gym we’re I have often told the story of a news re- emphasize the importance of bearing collec- planning to build. To me, his knowledge of tive witness to religious liberty. This means the village here and the people has been in- porter who followed Mother Teresa for a few working cooperatively with Jews, Muslims valuable. And he’s a very humble man.’’ days as she worked among Calcutta's dead and other faith communities as well as with and dying, cleaning their sores and comforting those in the Christian community. Our con- Devlin, who will celebrate his 76th birth- them in their last days. Finally the exasperated versations with those in other faith commu- day in January, appears to be far from slow- nities indicate that many have strong res- ing down. He recently began his fifth term as reporter asked her how she could possibly ervations about Mr. Wolf’s bill. a village trustee, a job he has held for 16 continue, with more dead and dying every day, saying ``You cannot possibly succeed!'' ``I Before addressing the specifics of H.R. 1685, years since stepping down as mayor. He I would point out that the persecution of plays golf once a week, rides a bicycle and was not called to succeed,'' Mother Teresa Christians must be viewed in the larger con- plays racquetball and handball. Devlin said quietly replied. ``I was called to serve.'' text of religious persecution and human he recently taught himself to play left hand- Being present to see Mother Teresa receive rights abuses. God’s commandment to love ed because arthritis and bursitis have lim- the Congressional Medal of Honor earlier this our neighbors as ourselves compels us to ited the mobility of his right shoulder. year was one of the most memorable mo- seek religious freedom for all—not just for ‘‘[Public Works Director] Rob Burns played ments of my life. As she said, ``The world our brothers and sisters in Christ. We, there- Joe in handball a few weeks ago,’’Weaver today is hungry not only for bread but hungry fore, embrace the Universal Declaration of said. ‘‘Rob’s a jogger and is in great shape, for love.'' Rights which states: ‘‘Everyone has the right and he has to be 25 years younger. The day Though she was less than 5 feet tall, her to freedom of thought, conscience and reli- gion; this right includes freedom to change after they played, Rob was telling us how humble, unwavering devotion to the truth his religion or belief, and freedom, either Joe just beat the ever-living tar out of him. made her a towering giant of the 20th century. alone or in community with others and in The poor guy was really beat up.’’ She was the most Christ-like person of this public or private, to manifest his religion or era; the embodiment of Matthew 20:26. belief in teaching, practice, worship and ob- f f servance.‘‘ Second, I could not agree more about the VOTE CLARIFICATION ON ISTOOK THE FREEDOM FROM RELIGIOUS need for focused, fervent prayer on behalf of AMENDMENT IN THE LABOR, PERSECUTION ACT OF 1997 the persecuted members of God’s human family. Far from silent, the NCCC and its HHS APPROPRIATIONS ACT FOR international counterpart, the World Council FISCAL YEAR 1998 HON. LEE H. HAMILTON of Churches, have long participated in prayer OF INDIANA on behalf of our Christian brothers and sis- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ters who suffer persecution. That is why, for HON. BUD SHUSTER Tuesday, September 16, 1997 example, we support the World Day of Pray- er Against Religious Persecution sponsored OF PENNSYLVANIA Mr. HAMILTON. Mr. Speaker, the Commit- by the World Evangelical Fellowship, and IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES tee on International Relations met last week to the International Cycle of Prayer developed hear testimony on H.R. 2431 (formerly H.R. through the World Council of Churches. Tuesday, September 16, 1997 1685), the Freedom From Religious Persecu- Turning to the specifics of H.R. 1685/S. 772, I begin with one aspect of the bill that war- tion Act of 1997. Mr. SHUSTER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to rants our support. The long list of witnesses heard by the com- Reports—Annual reports on religious per- clarify my position with regard to two votes I mittee is a reflection of the strong interest gen- secution abroad are extemely useful to the made on September 9, 1997. The votes were erated by this legislation among human rights United States Government as well as to the rollcall Nos. 378 and 379, concerning Mr. groups and religious and public policy organi- general public. Americans need to know ISTOOK's amendment No. 3 to the Labor, zations nationwide. when foreign regimes are guilty of human Health and Human Services Appropriations For those of my colleagues who have not rights abuses in order that we may respond Act for fiscal year 1998. My vote on rollcall yet had an opportunity to study this bill, I want accordingly. Fortunately, the State Depart- ment has begun this practice. No. 378, Mr. CASTLE's substitute to Mr. to share a letter submitted to the committee Aspects of the bill to which we are opposed ISTOOK's amendment, was recorded as aye. I for inclusion in the hearing record from the include: pressed the incorrect button and my vote National Council of the Churches of Christ in 1. Creation of the Office of Religious Perse- should have been no. In regard to rollcall vote the USA. cution Monitoring in the White House—The 379, my vote was recorded correctly as op- I hope my colleagues will find this thoughtful NCCC General Secretary has stated that the posing Mr. ISTOOK's amendment as amended statement useful as the debate on this legisla- U.S. government office charged with primary responsibility for addressing religious perse- ASTLE tion moves forward: by Mr. C 's substitute. My position has cution should, in so far as possible, be insu- been quite clear in the past with regard to NATIONAL COUNCIL OF THE CHURCHES OF lated from partisan political pressure. For Federal funding under title X of the Public CHRIST IN THE USA that reason, we would oppose any suggestion Health Service Act. The fact that a doctor To: Members of the House International that those who monitor religious persecution must have parental permission to give a minor Relations Committee. should be located in the White House. We be- an aspirin, but not contraceptives is bewilder- From: Oliver Thomas, NCCC Special Coun- lieve that the persons best able and most ing to me. Even though it was defeated, I am sel. qualified to monitor and report on religious Re: Freedom From Religious Persecution persecution are at the State Department as in support of Mr. ISTOOK's language, and will Act (H.R. 1685/S.772). the recent report ‘‘United States Policies In continue in the future to maintain the position Date: September 8, 1997. Support Of Religious Freedom: Focus On that a child and parent relationship should not Senator Arlin Specter (R-PA) and Rep- Christians’’ demonstrates. We also support be undermined by legislative means. resentative Frank Wolf (R-VA) have intro- the use of an advisory committee reflecting September 16, 1997 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1761 the religious pluralism of our country as States Senate: the establishment of a Com- Mr. Speaker, with the dynamic leadership of with current practice rather than the ap- mission on Security and Cooperation in Asia ministers, Rev. J.W.E. Bowen, Rev. I.L. Thom- pointment of a single individual charged modeled after its European counterpart. as, and Rev. Matthew Clair, Sr., Asbury added with responsibility for the task. America’s Such a commission might be the forum religious community is simply too diverse to where citizens of the United States could new programs, expanded its services, and expect one person to represent all of our con- press their legitimate concerns about reli- built a new edifice. By 1915, with a member- cerns adequately. Minority religious commu- gious persecution in that region without fur- ship of over 1,000 the structure built in 1866 nities are often the ones most vulnerable to ther aggravating the problem. could no longer contain the church body. mistreatment and thus especially need to be In sum, the NCCC maintains its commit- Under the leadership of Reverend Clair, the included. ment to human rights and religious freedom old building was replaced with a two story 2. Automatic Sanctions—The bill’s ap- for all persons. We believe this can be structure of Gothic design. proach to sanctions is overly simplistic. achieved through a variety of means includ- Americans must work in close partnership ing prayer, reporting, dialogue, protests, By the early decades of the 20th century, with people of faith in countries where perse- boycotts, and urging diplomatic pressure, with its emphasis on social justice, enlightened cution is occurring. How do they say we and and, in some cases, sanctions. We urge Con- efforts on behalf of the race and a range of our government can best be helpful? Would gress and the Administration to use their programs for the education and social im- sanctions help, or would they hurt the wrong full powers to better enforce existing na- people? What other channels exist for pres- tional and international laws which seek to provements of its youth, Asbury was attracting sure and protest? Clearly, sanctions should protect individuals from religious persecu- Washington, DC's most prominent citizens. not be ruled out as a means to address reli- tion. Although H.R. 1685/S.772 have some sec- The press described it as the ``National gious persecution, but they should not be an tions the NCCC could support, other sections Church of Negro Modernism.'' automatic or first option. (particularly 5 and 7) are highly objection- 3. Asylum Provisions—This legislation able. For that reason, the NCCC cannot sup- Mr. Speaker, the heritage and traditions that would change the refugee determination port H.R. 1685/S.772 until and unless signifi- shaped Asbury's illustrious history continue to process to give special attention to those cant changes are made. inspire its current membership. Asbury has es- being singled out for persecution on the basis tablished programs for the hungry from the of religion. Under both international conven- f soup kitchen of the 1930's to its food pantry tions and U.S. refugee law, there are five SPECIAL TRIBUTE TO ASBURY in the 1980's. Its activities for transients and grounds for being granted refugee status: UNITED METHODIST CHURCH the homeless includes regularly scheduled persecution on the basis of race, nationality, breakfast and an outreach center which dis- religion, membership in a social group, and political opinion. We do not support singling HON. ELEANOR HOLMES NORTON tributes clothing and personal items. It has op- out religion as being more important than erated the Asbury Federal Credit Union since OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA these other forms of persecution. Moreover, the 1950's and the educational building, which over the years, we have not supported des- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES houses the Child Development Center, was ignation of groups as refugees for resettle- Tuesday, September 16, 1997 completed in 1973. Asbury Dwellings contains ment, but rather have advocated for a case- 147 apartments for senior citizens and handi- Ms. NORTON. Mr. Speaker, the Asbury by-case review of individual claims. capped individuals. The church once operated Obviously, there are people who leave their United Methodist Church, celebrating 161 community centers in Washington, DC and communities and countries because they are years in the Washington, DC community, is supported a church and school in Sierra persecuted for their religious faith and those conducting its 11th annual homecoming Sep- Leone, West Africa. Asbury now provides sup- people should find the protection they need— tember 23 through 28, 1997. Asbury's extraor- port to Africa University in Zimbabwe and to whether in a neighboring country of asylum dinary history and contributions warrant praise or in a third country through resettlement. TransAfrica. But this is already part of international and and honor from this body and I ask that you national law. Singling out persecution of join me in rendering that honor today. Asbury was placed in the DC Inventory of Christians as somehow being worse than per- Asbury United Methodist Church was orga- Historic Sites in 1984 and was listed in the secution of political dissidents or a particu- nized in 1836 when a group led by Eli Nugent National Register of Historic Places on No- lar ethnic group undermines a lot of this left the Foundry Methodist Church to form its vember 1, 1986. During its 150th anniversary, international law we have worked so hard to own congregation. The first Asbury Church an endowment was established to support get implemented. was a white frame building on the same site programs in education, outreach, history, and What we can advocate is better application as the current Asbury Church edifice. heritage. A history center was established to of existing law so that all of those claiming persecution get a fair hearing and that the Mr. Speaker, Asbury's growth and history collect, preserve and disseminate Asbury's adjudication procedures are both just and are intricately woven with that of African-Amer- history. humane. ican history. The decade of the 1860's brought Mr. Speaker, the leadership of pastors such Finally, we believe some measure of humil- civil war. Asbury opened its doors to provide as Bishop Matthew W. Clair and the Rev- ity is required as we act to stop religious space for classrooms for the fleeing and newly erends Robert Moten Williams, James D. Foy, persecution outside the United States. This freed slaves. Operated under the auspices of is particularly urgent in light of the commu- Frank L. Williams, and Joshua Hutchins and various freedmen's aid societies, schools and the commitment of the membership are very nications the NCCC has received from Chris- classes helped provide the basic education tians in Egypt, China and other nations who much in evidence today. This legacy continues needed if former slaves were to survive eman- express concern over America’s eagerness to under Asbury's present senior minister, Dr. cipation. These programs continued through impose its political and constitutional ideals Eugene Matthews who was appointed in 1992. the early 1870's. on others. As the General Secretary has stat- Asbury's members now number 1,700 and ed: ‘‘Although we cherish the American Asbury's leadership remained in the hands routinely extends itself into the community-at- model of religious liberty and its meaning of whites until the time of the emancipation. large. The church supports the programs of for us, we recognize that it is not the only The Washington Annual Conference was the Washington Interfaith Network [WIN] and model. Some of our most trusted friends in founded in 1864. Asbury's role and leadership the Holy Boldness activities envisioned by the world community worship and serve God as a black congregation was firmly established in state churches. Others see toleration, Bishop Felton E. May of the Baltimore-Wash- with the appointment of the first black pastor, rather than full freedom, as the touchstone ington Conference. Asbury is also a leader in Rev. James Harper. Asbury experienced its for religious rights. In short, due consider- the United Methodist community with its em- greatest growth during the Reconstruction era. ation must be given to cultural values and phasis on Discipleship Bible Study, Convenant existing religious life, especially on such New organizations and programs were added Discipleship, and class leader programs. matters as world missions, proselytizing and and by the 1880's the Sunday school and areas of permissible regulations.’’ choir received frequent mention in the press. Mr. Speaker, I ask that this body join me in In short, not all encroachments on reli- This growth was accompanied by both mis- saluting the Asbury United Methodist Church gious freedom rise to the level of persecu- sionary efforts and doctrinal disputes which on the occasion of its 11th annual home- tion. And, even when they do, we must be coming, ``Nurturing, Outreaching and Witness- careful to act in a way that alleviates rather led to the formation of other congregations than aggravates the problem. that separated from the main body. These ing Into the Twenty First Century.'' I am proud For that reason, the NCCC and its member were Wesley African Methodist Episcopal Zion to recount Asbury's rich history and to empha- communions should consider an idea that in 1847, Simpson Methodist Episcopal in size its role in this community since its incep- has been proposed by members of the United 1875, and Peoples Congregational in 1891. tion in the 1800's. E1762 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks September 16, 1997 KEEPING THE ARTS ALIVE IN THE ministrator for Kaiser Permanente, who is also mote ethnic and religious equality, tolerance CONEJO active in our community. Their children, and harmony, and to combat injustice, ha- tred, and bigotry. Lyndsey, Brian, Emily, and Brett, follow in their Ellis Island Medal of Honor recipients are HON. BRAD SHERMAN mother's footsteps in assisting in every Gold selected each year through a national nomi- OF CALIFORNIA Coast Performing Arts Center Association pro- nation process. Screening committees from IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES duction and event. The Medders family is truly NECO’s member organizations select the a gift to the arts in the Conejo. final nominees, who are then considered by Tuesday, September 16, 1997 Mr. Speaker, distinguished colleagues, the Board of Directors. Mr. SHERMAN. Mr. Speaker, it is an honor please join me in honoring these individuals Past Ellis Island Medal of Honor recipients to rise today to pay tribute to those who pre- for their dedication to the arts in our commu- have included several U.S. Presidents, enter- serve the dream of the arts and delivering ar- tainers, athletes, entrepreneurs, religious nity. I stand proud to recognize Ann leaders and business executives, such as Ron- tistic entertainment to local people of our com- Hammnerslag, Alex Fiore, Bob Lewis, Rob ald Reagan, Jimmy Carter, Gerald Ford, munity. It is therefore with great pleasure that O'Neill, and the Medders family for their dedi- George Bush, Richard Nixon, George Pataki, I honor the Twilight Award honorees, Rob cation. It is an honor to have the Gold Coast Mario Cuomo, Bob Hope, Frank Sinatra, Mi- O'Neill, Ann Hammerslag, Bob Lewis, Alex Performing Arts Association in my district. chael Douglas, Gloria Estefan, Coretta Scott Fiore, and our Special Achievement Award re- f King, Rosa Parks, Elie Wiesel, Muhammad cipients, the Medders family, for their dedica- Ali, Mickey Mantle, General Norman tion to the arts. These individuals have given 1997 ELLIS ISLAND MEDAL OF Schwarzkopf, Barbara Walters, Terry Ander- HONOR RECIPIENTS son and Dr. Michael DeBakey. their souls to promoting the performing arts in Congratulations to the 1997 Ellis Island our community. Medal of Honor recipients. The Twilight Awards ceremony provides the HON. DAN BURTON Beny Alagem, Israeli, business leader; Gold Coast Performing Arts Association an OF INDIANA Manfred Alstadt, German, business leader; Denis Andreuzzi, Italian, business leader; opportunity to honor and thank several individ- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES uals each year who, in their own way, have Stuart Appelbaum, Lithuanian/Russian, promoted and encouraged the success of the Tuesday, September 16, 1997 labor leader; Edward F. Arrigoni, Italian, Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza and the real- Mr. BURTON of Indiana. Mr. Speaker, I business leader; Ralph A. Balzano, Italian, government official; Raphael Baron, Rus- ization of our collective dream of bringing the submit the following: sian, business leader; Herbert F. Boeckmann, performing arts to the Conejo. The gathering ELLIS ISLAND, NY, MAY 4.—Standing on the II, German, entrepreneur; William Bolster, also gives Gold Coast and its subsidiary hallowed grounds of Ellis Island—the portal English/Irish, media executive; J. Frank groups, Cabrillo Music Theatre, Santa Susana through which 17 million immigrants en- Brown, Irish, business leader; Young In Repertory Co., Young Artists Ensemble, and tered the United States—a cast of ethnic Chung, Korean, community leader; William the Gold Coast Theatre Conservatory a public Americans who have made significant con- Jefferson Clinton, President of the United tributions to the life of this nation, among States; Hon. Nicholas Coffinas, Hellenic, occasion to display its successes. them President William Jefferson Clinton, Rob O'Neill is a member of board of direc- community leader; Joseph M. Cohen, Polish/ NYS Attorney General Dennis Vacco, Na- Russian, business leader; Geneos Pete tors of Alliance for the Arts and member of the tional Football League Commissioner Paul Cokinos, Hellenic, oil producer. board of directors for the Cabrillo Music Thea- Tagliabue and Little Caeser Enterprises Jerry Colangelo, Italian, business leader; ter, the preeminent theater company present- Chairman Michael Illitch, today were pre- Hon. Martin E. Connor, Irish, NYS senate ing full seasons of Broadway musicals at the sented with the coveted Ellis Island Medal of minority leader; Daniel F. Cremins, Irish, Probst Center for the Performing Arts. As an Honor at an emotionally uplifting ceremony. business leader; Sr. Catherine Crumlish, active member of these associations Rob has NECO’s annual medal ceremony and recep- RSM, Irish, community leader; Richard E. tion on Ellis Island in New York Harbor is dedicated his own musical and production ex- Dauch, German, manufacturing leader; J. the Nation’s largest celebration of ethnic Morton Davis, Hungarian/Polish, business pertise to the production of ``Pump Boys and pride. This year’s event was dedicated to the leader/author; Hon. Vincent A. Delorio, Ital- Dinettes'' and next year's musical, ``A Little memory of Albert Shanker, a 1995 Ellis Is- ian, attorney; Ralph Destino, Italian, busi- Night Music.'' These musicals provide local land Medal recipient and former President of ness leader; George Douris, Hellenic, busi- performers the opportunity to show off their the American Federation of Teachers and a ness/community leader posthumous; Irma B. skills and also allow local audiences to enjoy Vice President of the AFL–CIO. Elder, Syrian/Mexican, business/community popular musical productions. I thank Rob for Representing a rainbow of ethnic origins, leader; Dr. Saul J. Farber, Lithuanian, phy- his great work. this year’s recipients received their awards sician/educator; Ralph D. Farkas, Israeli/ Ann Hammserslag is commonly known as in the shadow of the historic Great Hall, Czech, business leader; George Filios, Hel- where the first footsteps were taken by the the brains and the heartbeat of the theaters lenic, business leader; Michael C. Finnegan, millions of immigrants who entered the U.S. Esq., Irish, business/government leader; Ed- department. She has managed the Thousand in the latter part of the nineteenth century. ward Fredkin, Russian, scientist. Oaks Civic Arts Plaza's business since before ‘‘Today we honor great ethnic Americans Peter C. Gazes, MD, Hellenic, physician/ed- the plaza opened. As executive secretary of who, through their achievements and con- ucator; Peter A. Georgescu, Romanian, busi- the threaters department of the city of Thou- tributions, and in the spirit of their ethnic ness leader; Kenneth J. Gorman, Irish, busi- sand Oaks, Ann has the experience and moti- origins, have enriched this country and have ness leader; Salvatore, ‘‘Sonny’’ Grosso, Ital- vation to make the Gold Coast Performing become role models for future generations,’’ ian, television & movie producer; Rajat Arts Center the success that it is. said NECO Chairman William Denis Fugazy. Gupta, Asian Indian, business leader; Marife ‘‘In addition, we honor the immigrant expe- Hernandez, Hispanic, civic leader; Rev. Theo- Bob Lewis, the former mayor of Thousand rience—those who passed through this Great dore M. Hesburgh, CSC, German/Irish, presi- Oaks is now chairman of the Alliance for the Hall decades ago, and the new immigrants dent emeritus U. of Notre Dame; Thomas Y. Arts. As chairman he oversees the manage- who arrive on American soil seeking oppor- Hobart, Jr., English/German/Italian, labor ment and growth of an endowment for local tunity.’’ leader; Harry G. Hohn, German/Irish, busi- arts-related programs and education outreach. Mr. Fugazy added, ‘‘It doesn’t matter how ness leader; Hirair Hovnanian, Armenian, His contributions keep arts alive in the Conejo. you got here or if you already were here. business/community leader; Thomas M. Alex Fiore is considered the individual most Ellis Island is a symbol of the freedom, di- Hricik, Slovak, fraternalist; Denis M. instrumental in bringing the dream of the versity and opportunity—ingredients inher- Hughes, Irish/Italian, labor leader; Michael ent in the fabric of this nation. Although Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza to reality dur- Ilitch, Macedonian, business/community many recipients have no familial ties to leader; Elham Jabiru-Shayota, Chaldean, ing his 30-plus years on the city council. Ellis Island, their ancestors share similar business leader; Caroline R. Jones, African, Today, Alex guides the arts plaza's progress histories of struggle and hope for a better business leader. from his seat on the board of governors of the life here. Myong Y. Juch, Korean, business/commu- Civic Arts Plaza. Established in 1986 by NECO, the Ellis Is- nity leader; Charles Kanakis, Jr., MD, Hel- This year, the Twlight Awards gathering pre- land Medals of Honor pay tribute to the an- lenic, physician/community leader; Con- sents its first annual Special Achievement cestry groups that comprise America’s stantine N. Kangles, Esq., Hellenic, attorney/ Award to the Medders family, who represent unique cultural mosaic. To date, some 700 publisher/community leader; Adib Kassis, Lebanese, business/community leader; Henry the highest tenet of volunteerism. Mardy is ac- ethnic American citizens and native Ameri- cans have received medals. Kaufman, German, business leader; John H. tive on numerous boards of directors, includ- NECO is the largest organization of its Klein, German/Irish, business leader; Herbert ing the Gold Coast Performing Arts Associa- kind in the U.S. serving as an umbrella V. Kohler, Jr., Austrian, business leader; tion, Alliance for the Arts, and the New West group for 75 ethnic organizations and whose Kamil Kubik, Czech, artist; Andreas C. Symphony Guild. John is a physician and ad- mandate is to preserve ethnic diversity, pro- Kyprianides, Cypriot, community leader; September 16, 1997 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1763 John Lam, Chinese, business leader; Hon. IN HONOR OF THOMAS F. 1997, rededication. This cathedral is a mag- John J. Leskovyansky, Slovak, community CATAPANO nificent place of worship located proudly near leader; Pamela Anagnos Liapakis, Hellenic, the center of downtown Springfield. For over a business leader; David W. Longaberger, Ger- man/Scottish, business leader; Earle I. Mack, HON. CAROLYN B. MALONEY century, St. Michael's has served a diverse Russian/German, government official; Tony OF NEW YORK body of parishioners and has catered over- J. Mafoud, Lebanese, business leader. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES whelmingly to the needs of its faith commu- Leonard A. Mancusi, Italian, public offi- nity. cial; Ronald Joseph Mannino, Italian, busi- Tuesday, September 16, 1997 I would be honored to share with you some ness leader; William J. Marino, Italian/Eng/ Mrs. MALONEY of New York. Mr. Speaker, of the history of the parish of St. Michael's Ca- Ire/Scot, business leader; William T. McCaf- frey, Irish, business leader; Jim McCann, I rise today to commemorate the 11th Annual thedral. St. Michael's Church originally occu- Irish, business leader; Hon. William A. Greenpoint/Williamsburg Columbus Day Pa- pied a simple structure on Union Street in McClain, African, religious/legal/community rade and in particular to commend Thomas F. Springfield where a small group of people leader; Norman P. McClelland, Irish, busi- Catapano upon the occasion of his selection joined together to worship. Soon enough, this ness leader; Edward J. McElroy, Irish/Ital- as Grand Marshal of the parade, which is to community of believers outgrew the edifice ian, labor leader; Michael A. McManus, Jr., be held on October 12, 1997. and orchestrated the purchase of land at the Irish, business leader; Jerry D. McMorris, Mr. Catapano has been chosen by the Fed- corner of State and Eliot Streets. In 1860, on Italian/Irish, business leader; Dennis Mehiel, Hellenic, business leader; Robert Meister, eration of Italian-American Organizations of the feast of St. Michael, the cornerstone of a Russian, business leader; Frank Mercede, Greenpoint/Williamsburg, under the direction new church was laid. Dedicated on Christmas Italian, real estate developer; Ernest S. of President Gerard DePaola, Chairman An- morning in 1861, this church was eventually Micek, Polish, business leader; Nicholas G. thony Pastena, and Parade Chairman Vincent consecrated in 1866. Moore, Irish, business leader; Martello. Mr. Catapano, a resident of Brooklyn, In response to an ever growing parish fam- Nikos Mouyiaris, Cypriot, business leader; attended St. John's University and the State ily, the Diocese of Springfield was established Paul H. Mullan, Irish, business leader; Thom- University of New York College in Old in 1870. St. Michael's Church was at this time as V. Murphy, Irish, educator/labor leader; Andrew Patrick O’Rourke, Irish, community Westbury. named the cathedral church of that new dio- leader; Frank A. Olson, Swedish, business He began his distinguished career in public cese. leader; Hon. Louis J. Papan, Hellenic, mem- service as the Assembly-House Operations' On the occasion of its centennial, at the ber, California State Assembly; Panayiotis Regional Coordinator for New York City and brink of a second century of service, St. Mi- Papanicolaou, Cypriot, community leader; Director of the Assembly Speaker's Field chael's Cathedral underwent interior renova- Philip E. Parker, Esq., Irish, business leader; Services Division; in 1982, he was elected to tion. Further additions to the cathedral have Hon. Jeanine F. Pirro, Lebanese, chief law the first of five terms as a Member of the As- been witnessed recently with the completion of enforcement official; Carlos P. Portes, the Bishop Marshall Center. This unique addi- Cuban, community leader; Patrick J. Pur- sembly, representing the 54th District. cell, Irish, publisher; Nido R. Qubein, Leba- As an Assemblyman, Mr. Catapano chaired tion to the church complex provides a forum nese, international consultant/author; James the Assembly Committee on Real Property where the cathedral and the diocese can col- H. Quello, Italian, business leader; Stewart and Taxation, on Ethics and Guidance, the laborate to plan increased service to its pa- Rahr, Russian, business leader; Daniel Subcommittee on Volunteer Ambulance Serv- rishioners, members of the diocese, and the Rappaport, German/Greek/Russian/Turkish, ices, on Housing for the Elderly, and the Task city as a whole. The Bishop Marshall Center business leader; James A. Regas, Hellenic, is equipped with handicapped access meeting business/community leader. Force on New Americans. He was also an ac- Walter G. Rich, Scottish/Irish/English, tive member of the Assembly Committees on rooms, and contains the Holy Spirit Chapel business leader; Dennis Rivera, Puerto Aging, Social Services, Banking, Consumer from which the Sunday celebration of the Eu- Rican/Irish, labor leader; Valerie B. Affairs, Government Employees and Housing, charist is televised. Salembier, Russian, business leader; Naseeb and was instrumental in enacting legislation Just as it did 150 years ago, St. Michael's M. Saliba, Lebanese, business leader; Marvin which established the first State-funded nurs- Catehdral continues to foster a true spirit of Samson, Russian, business leader; Dr. Joseph ing home for veterans in New York City, codi- Christian fellowship within the greater Spring- V. Scelsa, Italian, educator. Richard Dale fying procedures for the licensing of real es- field area. The parish and its members have Schultz, German/Irish, business leader/educa- made invaluable contributions to both the dio- tor; Karen Silberman Scott, Russian, media tate appraisers statewide, and developing new executive; Hon. Peter Secchia, Italian, busi- housing opportunities for the elderly. cese and the city. I am delighted to offer these ness leader; John J. Shalam, Middle Eastern, Mr. Catapano is currently executive director remarks in honor of the cathedral and once business leader; Michael J. Sherman, East- of the New York State Conference of Italian- again congratulate the parish of St. Michael's ern European, business leader; Stephen B. American legislators. He has served as a val- on its upcoming sesquicentennial and rededi- Siegel, Russian, business leader; Albert J. ued public servant on the advisory boards of cation. Simmons, African, business leader/commu- f nity activist; Anwar Soliman, Egyptian, the John Calandra Institute of CUNY, the Ital- business leader. ian-American Legal Defense Fund, Council of COMMEMORATING THE Hon. John D. Spencer, Irish, mayor; Nich- State Governments, Cypress Hill Local Devel- INTERNATIONAL DAY OF PEACE olas Anthony Spilotro, Italian, labor leader; opment Corp., Coalition of Italian-American H.E. Archbishop Spyridon, Hellenic, reli- Organizations, and the Northern Brooklyn Boy gious leader; Jose Suquet, Cuban, business Scouts of America. HON. WALTER H. CAPPS leader; Dennis D. Swanson, Swedish/German/ Mr. Speaker, I ask that my colleagues rise OF CALIFORNIA Irish/English, business leader; Paul with me in this tribute to Mr. Catapano and the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Tagliabue, Italian, business leader; Martin Tuesday, September 16, 1997 James Tandler, Czech, business leader; 11th Annual Greenpoint/Williamsburg Colum- George Tenet, Hellenic, CIA Director; Mi- bus Day Parade. Mr. CAPPS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to chael E. Tennenbaum, German/Russian, busi- f proclaim this the International Day of Peace. ness/community leader; Albert N. Thompson, Today is the second annual celebration African, business leader; Hon. Vito Titone, HONORING THE SESQUICENTEN- hosted by the Nuclear Age Peace Foundation Italian, judge; Thomas Ralph Tizzio, Italian, NIAL CELEBRATION AND RE- in the city of Santa Barbara, CA. It highlights business leader. DEDICATION OF ST. MICHAEL’S efforts by local organizations who are working Robert J. Tomsich, Sloven, business lead- CATHEDRAL SPRINGFIELD, MA er; Louis R. Tomson, Eastern European, to bring peace to both Santa Barbara and the State executive; Richard Torrenzano, Ital- global community. ian, business leader; Savas C. Tsivicos, Cyp- HON. RICHARD E. NEAL The International Day of Peace was adopt- riot, business/community leader; James G. OF MASSACHUSETTS ed by the United Nations in 1981 ``to com- Tsunis, Hellenic, business leader; Charles IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES memorate and strengthen the ideals of peace Uribe, Chilean, business leader; Hon. Dennis both within and among all nations and peo- Tuesday, September 16, 1997 C. Vacco, Italian, NYS attorney general; ple.'' Peter L. Venetis, Hellenic, business leader; Mr. NEAL of Massachusetts. Mr. Speaker, it As the Representative of the 22d district in Herbert N. Wallace, Esq., Latvian/Russian, is a privilege to me to have this opportunity to attorney/business leader; Iris Walshin, Aus- California and a former professor of Religious trian/Russian/German, business leader; Scott congratulate both the Roman Catholic diocese Studies at University of Santa Barbara I strive R. Watterson, Danish/Eng/Welsh, business of Springfield and the parish of St. Michael's every day to achieve these goals. leader; Sam Hanna Zakhem, Lebanese, Am- Cathedral in Springfield, MA on both their ses- Currently I am working to ban antipersonnel bassador. quicentennial celebration and September 28, land mines around the world, devices which E1764 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks September 16, 1997 kill or maim 26,000 people every year. I have regidor. In recognition for Mr. Thurmon's valor, Dr. Warren Henry's integrity, expertise, and joined over 100 of my colleagues in cospon- he received various ribbons and medals, in- commitment to scientific advancement and soring the Land Mine Elimination Act which cluding the Asiatic Pacific Service Ribbon, willingness to share his knowledge with young will halt new deployments of U.S. anti- Purple Heart Medal, U.S. Presidential Unit Ci- scientists has made him a master scientist personnel mines beginning January 1st, in the tation with two stars, Philippine Defense Medal and educator whose work has benefited all year 2000. As Andrew Feitt, the 9th grade stu- with one battle star, Philippine Presidential Ci- mankind. dent who won the U.N. Association of Santa tation, Bronze Star Medal, China Defense f Barbara essay contest so eloquently stated, Medal, Prisoner of War Medal, and U.S. Ma- ``Landmines are a piece of military weaponry rine Corps Good Conduct Medal. TWENTY-FIFTH ANNIVERSARY OF designed to help end wars, but wars are tem- Buford Thurmon was also an important gov- WOMEN IN THE MARITIME IN- porary, and most mines are not.'' ernmental leader in Higginsville, MO. He twice DUSTRY As a member of the International Relations served as mayor of the community from 1968 Committee I am also aware of the important to 1972 and again from 1982 to 1985, and HON. GEORGE MILLER role the United Nations plays in humanitarian was also elected city collector, city treasurer, OF CALIFORNIA and peacekeeping efforts around the world and city councilman. While serving the people IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES and support the full payment of United States of Higginsville, Mr. Thurmon also devoted his Tuesday, September 16, 1997 time to various civic and veterans organiza- dues to the U.N. Programs like UNICEF, for Mr. MILLER of California. Mr. Speaker, I tions. He was commander of the American Le- example, have helped feed millions of chil- rise today to invite my colleagues to join me gion Post, treasurer of the C±1 School District, dren. It would be devastating if missions which in celebrating 25 years of women serving in president of Higginsville Country Club, lifetime help so many were crippled due to lack of the U.S. maritime industry. The California Mar- member of the American Legion, Veterans of funding, and the United States must continue itime Academy in Vallejo, CA, is celebrating Foreign Wars, Blinded Veterans Association, to do its fair share. this occasion at a series of events scheduled Additionally, I believe that the security of our American Ex-Prisoners of War, and American today, and I would like to commend the Cali- Nation requires an aggressive effort against Defenders of Bataan and Corregidor Am Vets. fornia Maritime Academy for its role in sup- weapons of mass destruction. Since coming to Buford E. Thurmon served the United States porting and encouraging women in the mari- Congress I have taken a leadership role on of America as few men have. His great con- time industry. this issue. I have signed on to letters to Presi- tributions to our country deserve our praise and admiration, and he will long be remem- The California Maritime Academy was es- dent Clinton, regarding deeper cuts in our tablished through legislation signed in June strategic nuclear weapons arsenals and to ex- bered for his patriotic life and commitment to public service. He truly is a role model to 1929 to train merchant marine officers for the press my concerns about the Department of maritime industry. Cal Maritime, a campus of Energy's plans to conduct underground sub- young civic leaders. Mr. Thurmon was preceded in death by his the California State University, is the only mar- critical nuclear weapons experiments at the itime academy in the western region of the Nevada Test Site. It is my belief that these ex- wife, and is survived by three sons, two sis- ters, and seven grandchildren. I am certain United States. periments could severely damage the not yet Women first began pursuing careers in the ratified Comprehensive Test Ban Treaty. that the Members of the House will join me in honoring this American who will be missed by maritime industry in 1972 when five female ca- Soon after I took office I sent Senate Major- dets enrolled at the California Maritime Acad- ity Leader TRENT LOTT a letter urging swift ac- all who knew him. f emy. One hundred and thirty-seven women tion on ratifying the Chemical Weapons Trea- have graduated from the California Maritime ty. Taking quick action and ratifying the treaty TRIBUTE TO DR. WARREN E. Academy since 1972. One of the first women afforded the United States an international HENRY graduates at Cal Maritime, Lynn Fivey leadership role on a treaty that will prevent fu- Korwatch, went on to sail as the first female ture catastrophes involving chemical agents in captain of an American flagship, and another, warfare. The only way to ensure our Nation's HON. RONALD V. DELLUMS OF CALIFORNIA Jean Thatcher Arnold, became the first female long-term security and prosperity is to con- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES to be licensed as chief engineer in the U.S. tinue exerting American leadership across a Tuesday, September 16, 1997 merchant marine. range of military and humanitarian challenges Cal Maritime became the first maritime around the world. Mr. DELLUMS. Mr. Speaker, on September academy in the United States to have a So I commend the Nuclear Age Peace 19, 1997, Dr. Warren E. Henry will be honored woman serve as its president, Dr. Mary Lyons, Foundation for bringing us all together tonight, for his scientific contributions. Dr. Henry's ex- from 1990 to 1996. Currently Sadie Rabe at as we share a collective vision of peace. We cellence in scientific research is recognized Cal Maritime is the newly-selected corps com- share a vision of a world that is free of the worldwide and he has contributed greatly to mander whose responsibilities include admin- threat of war and where all individuals live with the advancement of science in the fields of istration and enforcement of all academy rules human dignity, compassion and respect for magnetism, superconductivity, low tempera- and regulations, and supervision of all cadet one another, a world that we must strive to ture physics, and solid state physics, for over conduct. Cal Maritime can take great pride in achieve on all the days of the year, if we hope 65 years. the accomplishments and successes of both to attain these lofty and constructive goals and Dr. Henry studied with five Nobel laureates, male and female graduates. to increase the possibilities for peace in the and collaborated and conducted research, or Again, I invite my colleagues to join me in Nuclear Age. established collegial relationships with 17 celebrating 25 years of women in the U.S. f Nobel laureates. maritime industry. Dr. Henry is world renowned as a physicist, f IN MEMORY OF BUFORD E. chemist, educator, and inventor. He has au- THURMON thored and co-authored 103 scientific papers, IN HONOR OF THE CHURCH OF and his research results are in the most widely THE RESURRECTION HON. IKE SKELTON used standard physics textbooks. His work is OF MISSOURI often cited by scientists worldwide. HON. CAROLYN B. MALONEY IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES His research contributed to our Nation's ef- OF NEW YORK forts during World War II, through his work on IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Tuesday, September 16, 1997 the Manhattan District project. He has also Mr. SKELTON. Mr. Speaker, it is with great contributed to the improvements of the per- Tuesday, September 16, 1997 regret that I rise to inform the Members of the formance of radar systems, the performance Mrs. MALONEY of New York. Mr. Speaker, House of the passing away of Buford E. of jet military aircraft, and physics education of I rise today to pay a respectful tribute to the Thurmon, former mayor of Higginsville, MO, the original Tuskegee Airmen fighter pilots. Polish National Catholic Church of the Res- on September 10, 1997. Dr. Henry's research at Lockheed Missile urrection on the 75th anniversary of its found- Mr. Thurmon was a decorated veteran of and Space Co. in California enabled him to ing. The Church of the Resurrection has a World War II, having served in the U.S. Ma- design electronic guidance submarines, and to noble history in serving the Polish community rine Corps from November 1940 to April 1946. contribute to a major breakthrough in elec- of Greenpoint, Brooklyn. In May, 1942, Mr. Thurmon was captured and tronic astronomy by developing a device that Twenty-five years after the founding of the taken prisoner of war during the battle of Cor- measures magnetic fields in outer space. Polish National Catholic Church in 1897, the September 16, 1997 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1765 Church of the Resurrection was organized on The oversight in this provision is the failure ‘‘(A) who is— September 19, 1922. Originally, Mass had to to exempt the Canadian nationals who pre- ‘‘(i) a Canadian national; or be said in the rented building of the former viously have not been required to fill out INS ‘‘(ii) an alien having a common nationality with Canadian nationals and who has his or Christian Church of the Evangelist from No- documents, or I±94's, at the border. In 1996, her residence in Canada; and vember 1922, until the present church was more than 116 million people entered the Unit- ‘‘(B) who is not otherwise required by law purchased on December 29, 1924. Prime ed States by land from Canada. Of these, to be in possession, for purposes of establish- Bishop Francis Hodur performed the act of more than 76 million were Canadian or United ing eligibility for admission into the United consecration on December 13, 1925. States permanent residents. As anyone who States, of— Despite difficult early years in the parish's has crossed the United States-Canada border ‘‘(i) a visa; history, it went on to flourish. A Polish lan- knows, congestion is a problem. The more ‘‘(ii) a passport; or guage supplementary school, a catechism than $1 billion of goods and services trade ‘‘(iii) a border crossing identification class, the White Eagle choir, and numerous that crosses our border daily adds enormously card.’’. (b) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The amendment other societies and organizations formed to the daily traffic flow. If the United States made by subsection (a) shall take effect as if around and in the church. On July 1, 1938, were to implement the entry and exit proce- included in the enactment of the Illegal Im- the parish acquired the rectory on 137 dure required by section 110, congestion migration Reform and Immigrant Respon- Meserole Avenue. would turn into a nightmare at the border. sibility Act of 1996 (Public Law 104–208; 110 During the Second World War, 110 parish- After the Immigration Reform Act passed Stat. 3009–546). ioners served in the Armed Forces, and three last year, Chairmen SIMPSON and SMITH of the f gave their lives. Chapters of the Red Cross, Senate and House Judiciary Subcommittees the Junior Red Cross, and the Boy Scouts on Immigration, respectively, wrote to Cana- TRIBUTE TO DR. JAMES were all active at the church during the war. dian Ambassador Raymond Chretian assuring BILLINGTON ON THE 10TH ANNI- In 1958, the parish held services in English him that ``we did not intend to impose a new VERSARY OF HIS SELECTION AS for the first time. On October 11, 1959, the requirement for border crossing cards or I± LIBRARIAN OF CONGRESS mortgage was ceremonially burnt. And, as 94's on Canadians who are not presently re- membership increased, the church made im- quired to possess such documents.'' HON. TOM LANTOS Mr. Speaker, consistent with the intent of provements to the parish hall. OF CALIFORNIA In preparation for the Diamond Jubilee, the the United States-Canada Accord on Our IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES interior of the church has been completely ren- Shared Border to open and improve the flow ovated and repainted. the celebration will take of United States and Canadian citizens across Tuesday, September 16, 1997 place on Sunday, September 21, 1997, with a our common border, and to prevent the intol- Mr. LANTOS. Mr. Speaker, I invite my col- solemn Mass celebrated by the present Prime erable congestion that would result from im- leagues to join me in paying a well-deserved Bishop, Most Reverend John Swantek. His plementation of section 110 as it now stands, tribute to Dr. James Billington, a dear friend of Excellency will bless the church and recon- I am offering an amendment to the Immigra- mine, who has served our Nation with great secrate the main altar assisted by the clergy tion Reform Act. My bill simply exempts from distinction as the Librarian of Congress for the of the New York and New Jersey area. section 110 Canadian nationals who are not last 10 years. This week we mark the 10th an- Mr. Speaker, I ask that my colleagues rise otherwise required by law to possess a visa, niversary of the appointment of Dr. Billington with me in this tribute to the Church of the passport, or border-crossing identification to this important leadership position. I invite Resurrection as its celebrates its 75th anniver- card. my colleagues to join me in paying tribute to sary. I am proud to have such an important This correction of an oversight in the 1996 him as we celebrate this important milestone. parish in my district continuing the Polish im- Reform Act is the right thing to do, the prac- Dr. Billington was appointed the 13th Librar- migrants' traditions of their homeland and in- tical thing to do, and it follows through on as- ian of Congress by President Ronald Reagan troducing them to the culture of their new surances made to the Canadian Ambassador in 1987, and he was subsequently confirmed home. that it was not congressional intent to reverse to that position by the U.S. Senate. Earlier, he f decades of practice with respect to Canadian served as the director of the Woodrow Wilson nationals. International Center for Scholars, and before 1996 IMMIGRATION REFORM BILL The text of the bill follows: NEEDS CORRECTION that he was a distinguished professor and H.R. scholar of Russian history and culture at To amend the Illegal Immigration Reform Princeton University. HON. JOHN J. LaFALCE and Immigrant Responsibility Act of 1996 to The Library of Congress is the largest and clarify that records of arrival or departure OF NEW YORK most comprehensive library in the world with IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES are not required to be collected for purposes of the automated entry-exit control system more than 110 million items in more than 450 Tuesday, September 16, 1997 developed under section 110 of such Act for languages. Managing that immense collection Mr. LAFALCE. Mr. Speaker, the Illegal Immi- Canadians who are not otherwise required to is a major task in and of itself, but Dr. gration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility possess a visa, passport, or border crossing Billington assumed the position as Librarian of Act of 1996 became law 1 year ago this identification card. Congress at a critical time in the Library's his- Be it enacted by the Senate and the House of tory. The past 10 years have been a time of month. Next year at this time, September 30, Representatives of the United States of America 1998, section 110 will be implemented and will in Congress assembled, great change because of the rapid and com- adverselyÐand unintentionallyÐaffect our Ca- SEC. 1. EXEMPTION FOR CERTAIN ALIENS FROM plete transformation of information technology. nadian neighbors. Today I am introducing an ENTRY-EXIT CONTROL SYSTEM. At this critical time, Dr. Billington's vision, in- amendment to the Immigration Reform Act (a) IN GENERAL.—Section 110(a) of the Ille- sight, and skills have been a tremendous that will ensure that past regulations and pro- gal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Re- asset for the Library, for the Congress, and for cedures with respect to Canadian citizens' en- sponsibility Act of 1996 (8 U.S.C. 1221 note) is the American people. amended to read as follows: tering and exiting the United States will con- ‘‘(a) SYSTEM.— Dr. Billington was one of the first scholars tinue to be as document-free and hassle-free ‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—Subject to paragraph (2), and cultural administrators to recognize the as it always has been. not later than 2 years after the date of the significance of the approaching information Last year, Congress passed a well-inten- enactment of this Act, the Attorney General age and its importance for the Library of Con- tioned provision of the Immigration Reform Act shall develop an automated entry and exit gress. At his confirmation hearing in 1987, Dr. that requires the Immigration and Naturaliza- control system that will— Billington voiced his hope that ``the Library ‘‘(A) collect a record of departure for every tion Service [INS] to develop an automated alien departing the United States and match might furnish new technologies boldly'' and entry and exit system for the purpose of docu- the records of departure with the record of share its catalog and national treasures by the menting the entry and departure of every alien the alien’s arrival in the United States; and year 2000 with citizens in local communities arriving and leaving the United States. Prior to ‘‘(B) enable the Attorney General to iden- across America. In 1994, Dr. Billington's hope this act, the United States has had no depar- tify, through on-line searching procedures, became reality when the National Digital Li- ture management system. The consequence lawfully admitted nonimmigrants who re- brary was launched. That project, which has main in the United States beyond the period has been the inability of INS to identify lawfully authorized by the Attorney General. as its objective to digitize 5 million items from admitted nonimmigrants who remain in the ‘‘(2) EXEMPTION FOR CERTAIN ALIENS.—The the Library's collection at a cost of some $60 United States beyond the period authorized, system under paragraph (1) shall not collect million, is being accomplished with private/ the so-called overstays. a record of arrival or departure for an alien— public funding. Today, the Library's World E1766 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks September 16, 1997 Wide Web site brings to tens of millions of Again, he contributed in a major way to both tracted the least costly enrollees within each people the Library's catalog, the American delegations' understanding of the complexities health status group. Even among bene- Memory collections of the National Digital Li- of our relationships with Russia and the repub- ficiaries belonging to either of the groups with chronic conditions, HMOs attracted brary, and ThomasÐthe Library's legislative lics of the former Soviet Union. those with less severe conditions as meas- information site. The Library's site is recog- Mr. Speaker, Dr. Billington should be con- ured by their 1992 average monthly costs. nized as one of the most important content gratulated for his exceptional successes dur- Furthermore, we found that rates of early sites on the Internet, and it is quickly becom- ing his 10-year tenure at the Library of Con- disenrollment from HMOs to FFS were sub- ing a unique and popular educational resource gress. I invite my colleagues to join me in stantially higher among those with chronic for teaching and learning for students at all thanking Dr. Billington and paying tribute to conditions. While only 6% of all new enroll- ees returned to FFS within 6 months, the levels. him for the service he has given to the Library rates ranged from 4.5% for beneficiaries During his 10 years as Librarian, Dr. of Congress and our Nation over the past dec- without a chronic condition to 10.2% for Billington has made a great contribution to the ade. those with two or more chronic conditions. improvement of the Library in many areas, in f Also, disenrollees who returned to FFS had addition to his incredible efforts in the area of substantially higher costs prior to enroll- technology. He has strengthened control of PERSONAL EXPLANATION ment compared to those who remained in the Library's various collections, and increased their HMO. These data indicated that favor- the Library's acquisitions. For example, he able selection still exists in California Medi- HON. ALCEE L. HASTINGS care HMOs because they attract and retain was instrumental in the acquisition of the OF FLORIDA the least costly beneficiaries in each health Leonard Bernstein collection, the Marion Car- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES status group. son collection, and the Gordon Parks collec- Tuesday, September 16, 1997 Since we pay Medicare managed care risk tion. contractors [HMO's] 95 percent of the average Under the direction of Dr. Billington, the Li- Mr. HASTINGS of Florida. Mr. Speaker, on cost of treating Medicare patients in an area, brary of Congress has undergone a period of Thursday, September 11, I missed the House it is obvious that if they do not sign up the av- tremendous growth and development. He has vote applying the same the anti-choice Hyde erage type of Medicare beneficiary, but sign established the first office of development at amendment standard to health maintenance up healthier people, then the taxpayer will end the Library to raise private funds for scholarly organizations as is currently applied to tradi- up paying the HMO's too much. Many HMO's, activities, exhibitions, and the National Digital tional fee-for-service arrangements between of course, make a fine art of finding the Library. He proposed and the Congress ap- doctors and patients. Under the 20-year-old healthier people to enrollÐand encouraging proved the establishment of the Madison legislation, Medicaid money cannot pay for the unhealthy to disenroll. Because we do not Council, a group of private citizens who pro- abortions except in cases of rape or incest or adjust the payments to HMO's to reflect the vide sustained financial support to the Library. when the mother's life is at stake. The new true risk they face of providing needed health In the 10 years that Dr. Billington has served language makes it clear that the ban also ap- care services, risk adjustment, we overpay. at the Library of Congress, he has raised plies to Medicaid treatment through HMO's. We overpay HMO's billions of dollarsÐand as $91.7 million, of which $41.5 million rep- During the time the vote was held, I was mod- enrollment grows, the Medicare trust fund will resents the contributions from the Madison erating a Congressional Black Caucus lose an escalating amount. Council, which is chaired by John Kluge. braintrust that I initiated on environmental jus- At the end of my statement I would like to Additionally, Dr. Billington has made a major tice. Let me be clearÐhad I been present on include in the RECORD a recent summary from commitment to public display of the Library's Thursday, I would have voted against this anti- the Physician Payment Review Commission, a own treasures as well as the priceless herit- choice amendment. congressional advisory panel, that further doc- age of other nations around the world, and he f uments the problem. has sponsored a series of widely acclaimed The just-passed Balanced Budget Act re- exhibitions at the Library of Congress. A few INTRODUCTION OF LEGISLATION quires HHS to begin to collect data to correct of the most spectacular exhibitions include TO SPEED RISK ADJUSTMENT OF this problem and in the year 2000, implement ``Rome Reborn: The Vatican Library and Ren- MANAGED CARE PLANS a risk adjustment system to stop the abuse aissance Culture,'' ``Scrolls from the Dead and overpayment that plagues the current pro- Sea,'' ``Revelations of the Russian Archives,'' HON. FORTNEY PETE STARK gram. and ``From the Ends of the Earth: Judaic The GAO report is just further proof that we OF CALIFORNIA Treasures of the Library of Congress.'' need to move fasterÐand that even a partial Mr. Speaker, I am particularly appreciative IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES risk adjustment program, which can be refined of my association with Dr. Billington and his Tuesday, September 16, 1997 later, is better than the current hemorrhage of friendship. Shortly after he became Librarian Mr. STARK. Mr. Speaker, how many studies Medicare trust fund moneys. Therefore, I am of Congress, to mark the ``Year of the Book,'' do we need before we act to correct a gross introducing todayÐas part of our efforts to Dr. Billington and officials of the Library came taxpayer overpayment of many health mainte- stop Medicare waste, and in some cases to San Mateo, CA, in my congressional dis- nance organizations? fraud, a bill to require that the risk adjustment trict, where they gave focus to the incredible The GAO has just issued another report in changes be implemented January 1, 1999. This amendment will easily save $1 billion resources of the Library and further empha- the long line of papers demonstrating that the and probably moreÐand it will help force an sized the important outreach program that has public is paying HMO's too much for the Medi- end to the outrageous overpayment of those been given great emphasis under Dr. care beneficiaries that they enroll. In its report HMO's who have, for whatever reason, man- Billington's leadership. entitled ``Fewer and Lower Cost Beneficiaries aged to avoid the average Medicare bene- Mr. Speaker, in my remarks thus far, I have with Chronic Conditions enroll in HMOs'' ficiary. focused on the outstanding achievements and (GAO/HEHS±97±160) prepared for Ways and leadership of Dr. Billington over this 4-year pe- f Means Health Subcommittee Chairman BILL riod of his stewardship at the Library of Con- THOMAS, the GAO examined the mature Cali- PHASING OUT METERED DOSE gress. I want to add a few personal comments fornia HMO market and found: INHALERS about Dr. Billington as a friend. A number of About one in six 1992 California fee for our colleagues in the Congress and I, had the service (FFS) Medicare beneficiaries enrolled wonderful opportunity to travel with him on a HON. PATRICK J. KENNEDY in an HMO in 1993 and 1994. HMO enrollment OF RHODE ISLAND visit to Russia a few years go, under the lead- rates differed significantly for beneficiaries IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ership of Mr. GEPHARDT and Mr. GINGRICH. Dr. with selected chronic conditions compared Billington added an incredible perspective and with other beneficiaries. Among those with Tuesday, September 16, 1997 an understanding of Russia and the Russian none of the selected [5 chronic] conditions, Mr. KENNEDY of Rhode Island. Mr. Speak- people to those of us who participated in that 18.4% elected to enroll in an HMO compared er, I would like to take this opportunity to offer important trip. He was not only a brilliant with 14.9% of beneficiaries with a single chronic condition and 13.4% of those with my position on an issue that I know is of great scholar, but also a delightful traveling compan- two or more conditions. concern to my constituents in Rhode Island ion. Dr. Billington also participated in meetings Moreover, we found that prior to enrolling and the Nation at large. which I chaired at Dartmouth College in New in an HMO a substantial cost difference, 29%, The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has Hampshire between delegations representing existed between new HMO enrollees and recently proposed regulations which would im- the Congress and the European Parliament. those remaining in FFS because HMOs at- pact the lives of thousands of Rhode Islanders September 16, 1997 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1767 suffering from respiratory problems such as ones are universally accessible and affordable dedication to his work will always be admired asthma and cystic fibrosis. is simply premature. and appreciated by his colleagues at the These new regulations would begin to If the price for asthma medication rises and GAO. His love for his family will be remem- phase out metered dose inhalers, which are more children and elderly are unable to get bered forever. used as the primary delivery apparatus of their medication, we will have a public health On September 29, Mr. Warren will be hon- medication to over 14 million citizens with res- crisis on our hands. ored by the GAO for his years of exceptional piratory ailments. This action is being taken to The bottom line must be the protection of service. The Acting Comptroller General of the help the United States implement the Montreal public health. I would hope we can reduce United States will present a memorial state- Protocol Treaty in which 49 countries have chlorofluorocarbons without restricting metered ment to his wife and two sons. I ask all of my agreed to work toward eliminating substances dose inhaler use, which are responsible for colleagues to join me in honoring his memory that deplete the ozone layer and contribute to less than 1 percent of all atmospheric chlorine and thanking his family for all that he gave to the effect known as global warming. in the Earth's ozone layer. Clearly, there must our country. As an environmentalist, I strongly support be another alternative to reduce global warm- f the work of the Montreal Protocol and its goal ing and chlorofluorocarbon production without to improve the quality of our lives by protect- harming the people we are ironically trying to COMMEMORATING THE CONSOR- ing our environment. Over the last 10 years, protect through improved environmental qual- TIUM OF PEOPLE AND INSTITU- this international initiative has greatly contrib- ity. TIONS WHO CREATED THE FIRST uted to reducing dangerous diseases like cata- The Montreal Protocol has specifically au- AMENDMENT/BLACKLIST racts and skin cancer which are directly asso- thorized essential use allowances until the PROJECT ciated with ozone layer depletion. year 2005 for certain products like metered Scientists have identified that dose inhalers because they are so important. HON. WALTER H. CAPPS chloroflurocarbons are one of the elements In my view, metered dose inhalers are cat- OF CALIFORNIA which cause global warming and ozone layer egorically essential because so many people IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES depletion. In accordance with the Montreal depend on them. That is the bottom line that Tuesday, September 16, 1997 Protocol, the United States has worked to we must commit to, and that is a line we greatly reduce the presence of should not cross until we are sure that every- Mr. CAPPS. Mr. Speaker, I would like to chloroflurocarbons in many of our daily life one who suffers from asthma and other res- take a moment to recognize the noble work of products such as aerosol containers and air piratory ailments have full access to any new those individuals and institutions who are tak- conditioners. products that come to the marketplace. ing part in the development of the first amend- Unfortunately, the FDA's proposal concern- The Montreal Protocol is a step in the right ment/blacklist project. On October 5, a fund- ing metered dose inhalers creates a Catch-22. direction. The United States should make raising event will be held in San Luis Obispo, Some 30 million Americans, particularly chil- every effort to comply with this beneficial trea- which I represent, in order to address this im- dren and elderly, are faced with respiratory ty. We should also, if proven necessary, move portant issue. disease which requires the use of inhalers. toward a new form of respiratory medication In October 1947, the House Un-American These medications are proven to be safe and that does not contain a chlorofluorocarbon- Activities Committee subpoenaed 10 effective by the FDA. Moreover, they are cost producing element. filmmakers to question them about alleged effective, providing many citizens, especially Yet in our zeal, we must not throw out the subversive behavior. These filmmakers, known those in low-income situations, access to pre- baby with the bathwater. Until the new meth- as the Hollywood 10 refused to testify, choos- scription medication. ods are proven in the marketplace, our first ing instead to invoke their first amendment Asthma, in particular, is getting the best of national responsibility must be to the millions rights. They were then held in contempt of many of our citizens. More than 20,000 chil- of Americans whose lives depend on the me- Congress and were eventually jailed and dren in Rhode Island live with asthma and it tered dose inhalers that are available and ac- blacklisted for their refusal to testify. Over the is the No. 1 reason for school absences. Over cessible today. next few years, hundreds of American citizens 5,000 people die each year from asthma com- f were accused of holding subversive political plications. As an asthmatic, I can definitively beliefs and were consequently blacklisted. The say that this is a serious public health threat. HONORING THE LIFE OF STANLEY Red baiting associated with this period is now The FDA's preliminary proposal may have a WARREN widely recognized as a horrendous abuse of dramatic effect on the availability of affordable official power. Today the idea of jailing Amer- asthma medication. Restricting metered dose HON. GARY L. ACKERMAN ican citizens for their political beliefsÐor per- inhalers may create a situation which will de- OF NEW YORK ceived political beliefsÐis deemed to be an crease the ability of those with asthma and IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES unacceptable breach of civil liberties. cystic fibrosis to obtain the medication that On October 27Ðthe 50th anniversary of the Tuesday, September 16, 1997 they need so desperately. As a result, the new McCarthy hearingsÐindividuals associated method of medication for asthma has the po- Mr. ACKERMAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise to with the first amendment/blacklist project will tential, because of existing market forces, to honor the life and achievements of Mr. Stanley break ground on a monument which will serve be far more expensive in the next few years. Warren, who served in the 1960's as the As- to remind future generations of this painful My asthma medication costs exceed $100 sistant Director of the General Accounting Of- chapter in American history. The project will per month, which I am fortunate to have the fice's Defense Auditing and Accounting Divi- document events antithetical to American prin- ability to pay. But the families of thousands of sion. Mr. Warren was tragically killed in a heli- ciples and our constitutionally protected free- children, as well as the elderly, are struggling copter crash while serving in Korea in 1964 doms. to meet their prescription needs. Ironically, the and is the only GAO employee ever killed on The first amendment/blacklist project com- FDA may be inadvertently driving up the cost official duty. mittee is composed of faculty members of the of asthma medication in its attempt to imple- Stanley Warren was born in Brooklyn, NY, filmic writing program in the school of cin- ment what is essentially an excellent inter- in 1930. He graduated from the Wharton emaÐtelevision at the University of California national treaty with noble purposes. School of Business at the University of Penn- in Los Angeles. The project was begun at the While I applaud the efforts and innovations sylvania in 1952. Shortly after graduation, Mr. suggestion of an undergraduate student en- of certain companies to create new forms of Warren began to work at the GAO. He tempo- rolled in the filmic writing program, and was respiratory medication, there is a potential cost rarily left the GAO to serve in the Army where undertaken in recognition of the fact that many factor associated with these innovations when he fully developed his expertise in defense-re- future filmmakers are unaware of the inci- they first reach the market. This immediate lated issues. He later returned to the GAO dence of the gross misuse of power and au- change in potential cost, which impacts mil- where he continued to work until his tragic thority which characterized the McCarthy hear- lions of working-class families, is of great con- death. Mr. Warren was survived by his wife ings of the late 1940's. Margaret Mehring, a cern to me. and two sons. former director of the U.S.C. filmic writing pro- I want to strongly encourage the private Mr. Warren was an extraordinary individual gram and a valued constituent of mine, has sector and the FDA to keep pushing the enve- who sought to serve his country during a time taken it upon herself to assure the successful lope to bring our Nation in alignment with the of global instability. He served in the Army and completion of this project. Montreal Protocol. But to potentially limit an at the GAO to ensure that his children could Since its inception, the organizing commit- approved medical product before the new grow up in a safer, more peaceful world. His tee of the first amendment blacklist project has E1768 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks September 16, 1997 expanded to include screenwritersÐsome of RECOGNITION OF THE SERVICES AND SAC- tegrity, to name just a fewÐit was recognized whom were themselves victims of blacklist- RIFICES MADE BY THE VETERANS OF THE by the United Way of America in 1996 as the ingÐfilm historians, are museum directors and TERRITORY OF GUAM AND U.S. PACIFIC IS- first recipient of the Championing Diversity curators, and other sympathetic individuals. It LANDERS Award. The leadership the United Way of the is the desire of the organizing committee that VIETNAM VETERANS OF AMERICA Texas Gulf Coast demonstrates is inspirational this memorial serve as a reminder to future EIGHTH NATIONAL CONVENTION and it brings out the best of those who share generations, rather than as a memorial to spe- MINORITY AFFAIRS COMMITTEE its purpose. cific individuals. MA–8–97 August 30, 1997, represented a landmark The memorial will be designed by the inter- Issues occasion for Texas in general and for the Unit- nationally renowned artist Jenny Holzer. According to the March 1993 issue of VFW ed Way of the Texas Gulf Coast in particular. magazine, 58.9 of every 100,000 males was the Holzer bases her art on the expression of lan- We hope you will share this letter with your national average state death rate during the 80,000 volunteers and employees who are the guage and freedom of speech. She is, there- Vietnam War; West Virginia had the highest fore, an ideal candidate to design the first backbone and lifeblood of the organization. In- state death rate—84.1 for every 100,000 males. deed, it is the United Way's rank-and-file who amendment/blacklist project memorial. According to the 1970 U.S. Census of Guam mobilize valuable resources to make positive Her design has three components. The first there were 47,362 males on the island of Guam. 71 sons of Guam died in the Vietnam contributions to our communities on a daily is a circular configuration of granite benches, War. 71 out of 47,362 is a ratio of 74.9 per basis. each inscribed with statements on essential 50,000 or 149.8 per 100,000. In honor of your 75th anniversary, a flag American freedomsÐincluding an excerpt Background was flown over the United States Capitol on from the bill of Rights. The second component There are currently 8,037 veterans of Guam Saturday, August 30, 1997. Let me say, Mr. of the memorial is a shallow well from which who have proudly and honorably served in Speaker, that we are proud of their many ac- will emanate recordings of the congressional the Armed Forces of the United States of complishments and we look forward to sharing testimony given by the Hollywood 10. The final America in World War II, the Korean War, and contributing to your future success. element of the project will be a beacon of light the Vietnam War, and the Persian Gulf War. f directed at the skyÐsymbolizing the illumina- The programs and services available to the tion of this dark period in our Nation's history. veterans of Guam are severely limited in IN MEMORY OF C.M. YONGUE OF comparison to their comrades in the U.S. HOUSTON This project bears witness to the travails of mainland as it is 3,500 miles to the nearest those individuals persecuted during the infa- fully staffed VA Outpatient Clinic and over mous McCarthy trials of the 1940's. It is my 7,000 miles to the nearest U.S. VA medical HON. KEN BENTSEN hopeÐand the determination of those individ- center. 3,142 Vietnam veterans reside on the OF TEXAS uals involved with the first amendment black- island of Guam and 71 sons of Guam died in IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the Vietnam War, an equivalent ratio of 149.8 list projectÐthat this memorial will inspire vigi- Tuesday, September 16, 1997 lance and personal responsibility, now and in per 100,000 males, a proportion higher than any other State or Territory. Mr. BENTSEN. Mr. Speaker, I rise on behalf the future, in exercising, upholding, and de- The island of Guam, ‘‘Where America’s of Mr. GREEN, Ms. JACKSON-LEE, and myself to fending the civil liberties granted to citizens Day Begins,’’ is also the first American soil honor the memory of a constituent and a val- under the Constitution of the United States of reached by the repatriated remains of POW/ ued and respected member of the Houston America and the Bill of Rights. MIA’s on their journey back from Vietnam and appropriate ceremonies mark each occa- community, Mr. C.M. Yongue, who passed f sion. away on September 14, 1997. C.M. Yongue Position was a man who truly loved his community, RECOGNITION OF THE SERVICES Vietnam Veterans of America, Inc., at the and his dedication to his fellow working men AND SACRIFICES MADE BY THE national convention in Kansas City, Mis- and women won him admiration and respect VETERANS OF THE TERRITORY souri, August 5–10, 1997, recognizes the con- across the city of Houston. OF GUAM AND U.S. PACIFIC IS- tributions made by the veterans of Guam; Born on September 17, 1916, in Arcadia, LANDERS and commends and salutes the Vietnam vet- FL, C.M. Yongue moved to Houston in 1976 erans of Guam for their courageous and gal- and soon adopted it as his home. Mr. Yongue lant contributions to the United States of held degrees in journalism and printing from America during the Vietnam War. Further- Marquette University and the Rochester Insti- HON. ROBERT A. UNDERWOOD more, VVA strongly supports the improve- ment of veterans benefits and healthcare tute of Technology. He was an active citizen OF GUAM provided to veterans of Guam and other U.S. of the Houston community and a member of IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Pacific Islanders. several civic clubs, The Metropolitan Organi- f zation, the Senior Senate, the Central Labor Tuesday, September 16, 1997 Council of the AFL±CIO, and the Houston Ty- 75TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE UNIT- pographical Union Local 87. He also served Mr. UNDERWOOD. Mr. Speaker, on a re- ED WAY OF THE TEXAS GULF as an elected member of the Harris County cent press release, the Vietnam Veterans of COAST Democratic Executive Committee for 17 years, America claimed that their Eighth National and on the Southeast Precinct Judges Council Convention held last August was an ``historic since its inception in 1984. He leaves a legacy occasion.'' I could not help but fully agree with HON. SHEILA JACKSON-LEE OF TEXAS of good work and grace that will be missed. this claim. Aside from the record attendance I first came to know Mr. Yongue while serv- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES and the presence of Vice-President AL GORE, ing as Chairman of the Harris County Demo- this convention saw the first ever representa- Tuesday, September 16, 1997 cratic Party. Shortly after I took office, C.M., tion of Guam's veterans. Ms. JACKSON-LEE of Texas. Mr. Speaker, his sister Mildred Yongue and other members Frank San Nicolas, the president of Guam I riseÐjoining all members of the Texas dele- of Local 87 came to meet with me to under- chapter 668 of the Vietnam Veterans of Amer- gation to the United States CongressÐto rec- score the importance of union print shops. ica, is one of Guam's outstanding Vietnam ognize and congratulate the United Way of the C.M. pulled out a Democratic Party leaflet veterans. Frank has been active with the as- Texas Gulf Coast on the occasion of its 75th which had apparently been printed in a non- sociation on Guam and he took part in the anniversary celebration. union shop. C.M., Mildred and the others convention to emphasize the role of Guam It is a pleasure to honor an organization asked that, as Chairman of the Democratic and its veterans and to focus attention on the whose main mission closely parallels our own, Party, I see that it not happen again when a problems currently encountered by veterans that is, to increase the organized capacity of union shop could do the same job. C.M. was from Guam. Among the resolutions and con- people to care for themselves and others. We quite persistent and I agreed. But beyond his stitutional changes adopted at the convention share this outlook and strive to meet it every love for the union was his faith in democracy to outline organization's agenda for the next 2 day by encouraging citizens to work together for all. He had an abiding commitment to mak- years, one honoring the veterans of Guam for the common good. ing our political process work for all Americans was approved. I would like to submit a copy To be sure, because the United Way of the and he worked tirelessly to encourage his fel- of this resolution for the CONGRESSIONAL Texas Gulf Coast honors and practices impor- low citizens to exercise their constitutional RECORD: tant principlesÐaccountability, fairness and in- right to vote. September 16, 1997 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1769 C.M. Yongue treated everyone in Houston district. Their dedication exemplifies the ideal the first Hispanic to enter space. In 1995, as a family member, and now that family of community service at its best. I ask my col- Mario Molino shared the Nobel Prize in chem- mourns his passing. As much as the commu- leagues to join me in recognizing Dorothy Har- istry for work that led to an international ban nity of Houston loved and respected Mr. rington, Lourdes Santiago, and Rhoda on chemicals contributing to the depletion of Yongue, his sister Mildred has suffered an Birnbaum. the ozone layer. even greater loss. We share her grief as we f The cultural contributions Hispanic-Ameri- mourn the passing of Mr. C.M. Yongue. cans have made in literature, music, art, tele- f PERSONAL EXPLANATION vision, and athletics are also overwhelming. Who can forget the harmonious sound of Glo- IN HONOR OF THE MARY T. NOR- HON. BOBBY L. RUSH ria Estefan's voice at the 1996 summer Olym- TON MEMORIAL AWARD RECIPI- OF ILLINOIS pic games? Or Roberto Clemente, one of ENTS IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES America's greatest baseball players, who in 1973 was the first Hispanic to ever be in- Tuesday, September 16, 1997 HON. ROBERT MENENDEZ ducted into the National Baseball Hall of OF NEW JERSEY Mr. RUSH. Mr. Speaker, on Thursday, Sep- Fame? These men and women are only a few IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES tember 11, 1997, on rollcall vote No. 392, I examples of the thousands of Hispanic-Ameri- was unavoidably detained. If I were present, I Tuesday, September 16, 1997 cans who have dedicated their lives to making would have voted, ``nay.'' this country as wonderful as it is. Mr. MENENDEZ. Mr. Speaker, I rise today f I invite all people, Hispanics and non-His- to pay tribute to three outstanding citizens who panics alike, to take part in the festivities of TRIBUTE TO HISPANIC HERITAGE have distinguished themselves through their Hispanic Heritage Month beginning on Sep- MONTH selfless dedication to the residents of my tember 15, 1997 and ending on October 15, home State of New Jersey. Dorothy E. Har- 1997. Through this celebration, individuals will rington, Lourdes I. Santiago, and Rhoda HON. CAROLYN McCARTHY have the opportunity to educate themselves Birnbaum will be honored as this year's recipi- OF NEW YORK about Hispanic culture and all that it has ents of the Mary T. Norton Congressional IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES meant to America. Throughout our history, Award. This prestigious award, sponsored by Tuesday, September 16, 1997 Hispanic-Americans have left an indelible the United Way of Hudson County, will be pre- mark. Hispanic-Americans have helped make sented to these women as a tribute to their in- Mrs. MCCARTHY of New York. Mr. Speak- this country a true melting pot, one which valuable contributions to their communities, at er, on September 15, 1997, our Nation will combines different backgrounds for the enrich- the 62d Annual Campaign Kick-off Luncheon celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month to ment of the American soul. on September 16, 1997 at the Meadowlands commemorate the achievements of Hispanic- f Hilton. Americans. Since the foundation of this Nation Mrs. Dorothy E. Harrington holds the honor was laid, Hispanics have played an active role TRIBUTE TO DR. CARROLL of accomplishing two significant firsts for in determining the direction of our country. CANNON women in the city of Bayonne. A native of Ba- From Joseph Marion Hernandez, the first yonne, Dot has the distinction of being the first Latino Member of Congress, sworn into office HON. BOB FILNER woman elected to public office in the city of in 1822, to Bill Richardson, ambassador to the OF CALIFORNIA United Nations, Hispanics have made their Bayonne. She also holds the honor of being IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the first woman to serve as president of the voices heard. Bayonne Board of Education, from 1981 to In politics, it was Senator Joseph Montoya Tuesday, September 16, 1997 1986. In 1986, Dot was elected to serve as of New Mexico and Congressman Edward R. Mr. FILNER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to first ward council member of the Bayonne Mu- Roybal of California who played an active role honor a friend and longtime member of the nicipal Council. Dot currently holds the posi- in getting the Voting Rights Act of 1965 signed San Diego educational communityÐDr. Carroll tion of council member at-large, to which she into law. They pushed to get rid of a poll tax Cannon. Dr. Cannon died on Sunday, Sep- was elected in 1990, and re-elected in 1994. which kept many Hispanic and other minorities tember 7, 1997 at the age of 80. Over the years Dot has been an outstanding from voting. Because of their perseverance, As well as a lifelong interest in education, member of her community, and a dedicated today all individuals are able to vote. he also had a passionate interest in inter- volunteer. In recent years, Hispanics, in increasing national affairsÐand he traveled throughout Ms. Lourdes Santiago has made an excep- numbers, have been appointed as state offi- the world promoting world peace. He authored tional commitment in serving others in her cials, cabinet secretaries, mayors, county and the book, ``Shaping Our Future Together: the community. Ms. Santiago received her juris municipal officials, and school board mem- U.S., the U.N. and We, the People'' and was doctorate in 1981 from Rutgers University bers. In 1988 Lauro Cavazos became the first in the process of writing his autobiography, School of Law in Newark, NJ. Ms. Santiago Hispanic Cabinet Member when former Presi- ``Born to Grow, From Local Village to Global has also received admission to the Supreme dent Ronald Reagan appointed him Secretary Village,'' at the time of his death. Court of New Jersey in 1984. In 1994 she was of Education. Other political appointees in- He received his bachelor of arts degree at appointed to the supreme court task force on clude Katherine Ortega who was appointed Harding University in Searcy, AR, where he minority affairs and is currently serving a sec- U.S. Treasurer under Ronald Reagan; Henry met his wife, Nona. He earned masters of arts ond term on that task force following a 1996 Cisneros who became the Secretary of Hous- degrees from Pepperdine and New York Uni- re-appointment. Ms. Santiago has outstand- ing and Urban Development under President versities and his Ph.D. at New York University. ingly represented her Hispanic community as Bill Clinton; and Antonio C. Novello who, in Dr. Cannon served for 14 years at California the recipient of numerous professional and 1990, became the Nation's first Hispanic sur- Western University [CWU] from 1958 until community-based awards. geon general. Today, there are 19 Hispanic 1972, becoming provost in 1965. He was Ms. Rhoda Birnbaum has dedicated herself Members represented in the 105th Congress, named provost emeritus of the CWU and the to enhancing the lives of the people in her two of which represent New York. U.S. International University in 1992. His ear- community. As a young adult, following the ex- Hispanics are also making great strides in lier days in education were spent as an ad- ample set by her parents, Ms. Birnbaum be- education. Since 1990, an ever-growing num- ministrator and teacher from elementary came active in social service and religious or- ber of Hispanics have pursued higher edu- school through college. Carroll and Nona were ganizations. As an accountant with Arthur S. cation. Hispanic organizations such as the instrumental in developing the first junior col- Geiger Co., public accountants, she has pro- American GI Forum of the United States and lege in Japan in the early 1950's. vided management and accounting exper- the League of United Latin American Citizens Dr. Cannon's support for the United Nations tiseÐwith member United Way organiza- have contributed to this influx. Thanks to these dates back to 1945 when he witnessed the tionsÐto advance the health and human serv- organizations and the dedicated individuals signing of the U.N. Charter in San Francisco. ices agenda by expanding resources and ap- who run them, more Hispanics are becoming He served as president of the San Diego plying them effectively to build better, self-suf- doctors, lawyers, scientists, teachers, and County chapter of the United Nations Associa- ficient communities. business owners throughout the Nation. tion from 1978±1982, and he became national It is an honor to have such outstanding and Franklin Chan-Diaz spoke to TV viewers from chairman of the Council of Chapter and Divi- exceptionally caring individuals working in my the space shuttle Columbia in 1986, becoming sion Presidents of the association in 1983. He E1770 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks September 16, 1997 attended the ceremony which marked the 50th THE PASSING OF C.M. YONGUE union printer and was very proud of the work anniversary of the signing of the U.N. Charter, that he accomplished. In fact, he worked in also in San Francisco. He participated in the HON. SHEILA JACKSON-LEE over 50 newspapers across the country. Mr. U.N. World Conference on Human Settle- OF TEXAS Yongue was involved in the metropolitan orga- nization which worked with communities. In ments in Vancouver and on Women in Copen- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES fact, September 20, 1996, was declared C.M. hagen. He and his wife were often introduced Tuesday, September 16, 1997 and Mildred Yongue Day by the mayor of in numerous speaking engagements for the Ms. JACKSON-LEE of Texas. Mr. Speaker, Houston. Mr. Yongue was a member, for 12 United Nations as the ``Cannons for Peace''. I rise before the House this evening to ex- years, of the senior senate of the Galveston- At the time of his death, he had become a press my deepest regrets for the loss of a co- Houston diocese of the Catholic faith and respected local voice for world peace. Friends lossus of an American activist in Houston, TX. served as the chaplin of the Southeast Pre- knew Dr. Cannon as one of the most gracious, His life, his legacy of tireless public service, cinct Judges Council. Mr. Yongue also served loving, and caring individuals they were privi- are forever encapsulated in the minds of the as a member of the Harris County Office of leged to knowÐand a true world peace pa- many people that he served. Mr. C.M. Yongue Aging Committee which made recommenda- triot. was a man dedicated to the proposition of tions on the elderly to the Office of Aging for crafting a better society for all. Harris County. He lived as a resident of Hous- My thoughts and prayers go out to his wife, I want to give my deepest condolences to ton for 21 years. Nona, to his two daughters and three grand- Mr. Yongue's loving sister, Mildred M. Yongue, Only time itself will truly allow us all to ap- children, to his friends, and to the larger com- and his numerous cousins. As an unwavering preciate this great man and the magnitude of munity which was touched by his presence. activist and Democratic Party executive mem- his social contribution. In joining my colleague, We will all miss him. ber, Mr. Yongue served as a champion of Congressman KEN BENTSEN, it is my privilege Democratic Party politics and laborers in the to duly recognize the lifelong service and con- community. I am deeply saddened by his loss tribution of a great American. Let me simply and know that we will surely not be privileged say, on behalf of the 18th Congressional Dis- enough to see his like again. trict and the city of Houston, thank you, C.M. Mr. Yongue was lovingly as popular as he Yongue, thank you for your service to your was effective. He served for 17 years as pre- community and the city of Houston. Thank you cinct judge of precinct 607. He worked as a for all of us.