January 26, 1993 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 1289 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS A VERY SPECIAL VOICE OF which sometimes afflicts shortwave,'' he ex­ Then there's "Music With Friends," a AMERICA plains. "So I slowed down the pace and weekly half-hour broadcast in Poland. "It's stretched out the delivery. the kind of records you play for people when "But, not-with-pauses. No-o-o, what I they drop by," he explains. HON. ROBERT H. MICHEL trii-ed to do-o-o was pro-o-lonnng· the vow­ Finally, he squeezes in special music pro­ 01<' ILLINOJS ellllls. I thought of it as bel canto sing·ing. ·· gTams aimed at countries his regular shows JN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES The world knows this voice, and knows the have missed. Tuesday, January 26, 1993 music it introduces on radio. The voice is What ties all this tog·ether is Conover's Willis Conover's. The music is America's love and appreciation of American jazz. Mr. MICHEL. Mr. Speaker, for 38 years, a jazz. "Jazz is America's classical music," he voice of America has been broadcasting over For 38 years Conover's "Music USA" pro­ says. "Some say rock is just another form of the airwaves of the Voice of America [VOA], gl'am has swung· out on the Voice of America jazz, as Dixieland, swing, and bop were. My sending a message of freedom and hope to (VOA), the radio arm of the US Information mind tells me this could be true, my heart millions who lack freedom. This voice has Agency that tells "America's story to the tells me it's false." been described as a mellifluous bass, with a world." The estimate of 30 million listeners More than loving jazz, Conover Lelieves in warm tone and crisp diction. It is the voice of daily comes from The New York Times. it. To him jazz and America mean the same Whatever the exact number, there is general thing·: freedom. Willis Conover, one of the most successful for­ agTeement that "Music USA" has a larg·er "Jazz is a liberat.ing· kind of music. It helps eign policy spokesmen the United States of and more loyal audience than any other con­ people stand up straight," he says. "Every America has ever been blessed with. tinuing international broadcast. emotion- love, ang·er, joy, sadness- can be The truly amazing thing about Willis Not many people in that audience are communicated with the vitality and spirit Conover's success in telling our Nation's story Americans. Under the law, VOA progTams that characterize our country at its best-­ to the world-and especially to the world be­ are not allowed to be broadcast in the United which is of course the same freedom that hind the Iron Curtain during the cold war-is States. people everywhere should enjoy." that he never makes foreign policy pronounce­ A Latin American diplomat called Conover President Reagan, in a letter cong-ratulat­ ments, never even refers to politics, and, in the US's best goodwill emissary. Several US ing Conover on his contributions to jazz and journalists said he was America's most influ­ international broadcasting, quoted from two fact, never propagandizes at all. What he has ential "ambassador" to Communist-bloc Bulgarian emigTes to America: done-and what he continues to do-is to talk countries during the Cold War- a view "We are two lucky escapees from behind about the very best in American music, with shared even by some US diplomats. When Po­ the Iron Curtain. We have been living for an emphasis on jazz, and then play recordings land's President Lech Walesa invited years with you, your voice, and your music. of the various jazz masters. That's it, just good Conover to a state dinner at Poland's Wash­ There is absolutely no way that we can de­ music, intelligent, informed commentary on the ing·ton embassy, the ambassador told him, scribe what enormous importance you have music, and a commitment to excellence. But "In my country, you are a legend." for somebody living there .... You are the what an impact such a formula has had on For several decades, Conover's broadcasts music, you are the light, you are the voice of were the only link to jazz for musicians in America. You are America." foreign audiences. In Willis Conover's own Eastern Europe. In the 1960s and 1970s, when Conover has traveled to some 50 countries, words: listening to VOA was politically dangerous, and his presence has triggered tumultuous My formula is simply to play the best Eastern Europeans secretly recorded his pro­ scenes. He is still amazed at his first arrival music. I don't sell America, which is not for gTam, often using old X-ray film instead of in Warsaw in 1959. When the plane landed, he sale. Nor do I sell jazz: the music speaks for acetate for discs. saw dig·nitaries, young girls with flowers, re­ itself. His listeners know that whether he plays porters with cameras and tape recorders, a It is precisely Willis Conover's willingness to early Louis Armstrong or recent Wynton band, and an immense crowd pushing for­ let the best of America's music speak for itself Marsalis, they will hear the best jazz Amer­ ward despite police barriers, all obviously which has made him a hero to those denied ica has to offer. waiting for a VIP. Conover thinks his radio style may also Only when Conover stepped through the freedom. They knew when they tuned in Mr. paved the way for VOA's broadcasts in "Spe­ aircraft door and the crowd broke into a Conover that they were not going to be sub­ cial English"- simplified English spoken deafening cheer did he realize it was waiting jected to political commentary, but to jazz, slowly. Many listeners say they learned Eng·­ for him. "I was stunned!" he says. "I have America's indigenous musical art form, a lish by listening to his shows. "If I don't never been so surprised in my life! As we music rooted in ordered freedom, the very speak English so good, Willis," one of them drove into town young people rode alongside symbol of what America should stand for wrote, "it's your fault!" on bicycles and motorscooters and waved at around the world. His credibility to listeners of Conover's on-air comments are brief, never me." VOA has been a tremendous advantage in cute or clever. The emphasis is on jazz and "What's g·oing on?" he asked an official the artists who create it. He wears well. from the American Embassy. "Tonight and making VOA itself trusted around the world. " My formula is simply to play the best tomorrow night, jazz musicians from all over Mr. Speaker, I plan soon to introduce a res­ music. I don't sell America, which is not for Poland are coming at their own expense to olution putting the House of Representatives sale. Nor do I sell jazz: The music speaks for demonstrate to you what they have learned on record as formally saluting this American itself. I see myself as a kind of messenger. I from listening to your progTams," the offi­ spokesman, whose work is all but unknown to visualize one listener, an intellig·ent person cial answered. his fellow Americans. At this time I wish to in­ listening· carefully, not some crowd out in Musicians in the former Soviet Union cred­ sert in the RECORD an article by David Burns, 'radio land.' " it Conover with inspiring the revival of jazz "30 Million Know His Voice-You Don't," pub­ Now in his early 70s, Conover is as busy as there. lished in World Monitor magazine, February when he started in radio in 1939. He broad­ Several years ag·o, the Leningrad Dixieland casts six 45-minute "Music USA" jazz pro­ band, together with a mob of fans greeted 1993. grams every week, worldwide, in English. him on arrival. One exuberant Russian musi­ 30 MILLION KNOW Hrs VOICE-YOU DON'T He's heard each nig·ht in several hundred cian greeted him warmly, "Villis! You are (By David Burns) cities in Western and Eastern Europe. He has my father!" His voice is a mellifluous bass. The tone is a tape of every "Music USA" he's done, more Conover quickly puts this praise in per­ warm, the diction crisp, the delivery slow than 20,000 of them. spective. and careful. Some 30 million people hear the He also does two 30-minute world-wide "It's not me but the musicians heard on voice daily. Millions around the world recog·­ broadcasts of what he calls "enduring popu­ my programs who deserve the credit," he nize it instantly. But few Americans would. lar song·s-the singers and i~1strumentalists says. "To me, Louis Armstrong· is the heart "The Voice of America needed a voice that who are concerned with quality, not the lat­ of jazz, Ellington its soul, and Basie its could cut through the static and fading est fad." happy dancing feet. The soloist who moves

e This "bullet" symbol identifies statements or insertions which are not spoken by a Member of the Senate on the floor. Matter set in this typeface indicates words inserted or appended, rather than spoken, by a Member of the House on the floor. 1290 EXTENS.IONS OF REMARKS January 26, 1993 me more than anyone else in Ben Webster, probably heard Conover on a local AM radio that system from 1940 to 1961, Thurgood the tenor saxophone star with Duke for station. He was a favorite of local cab driv­ Marshall became the most outspoken and many years. Ben Webster playing· a ballad ers. adept champion of equal rights before the bar. like 'Where Are You?' or 'Chelse Bl'idg·e.' But VOA is his true love. He quit his New Nothing· can touch that." York job after a few years because "what I Thurgood Marshall's finest moment perhaps Over his four decades of broadcasting·, was doing· at the Voice had more meaning for came in 1954, when he successfully argued Conover has interviewed writers, composers, me." the Brown versus Topeka case before the and other artists, as well as just about all He's retired from most of his commen.:ial U.S. Supreme Court. His concise arguments, the major jazz figures, including· g'iants like broadcasting work now. And a few years ago which will be analyzed by students for cen­ Armstrong, Ellington, Billie Holiday, and he licked cancer. Today his focus still is turies to come, awakened first the Court and Dizzy Gillespie. VOA, and completing· his autobiogTaphy. "I am awed by few of the artists I meet," Conover tapes a week's worth of VOA pro­ finally all Americans to the simple fact that he says. "I can usually converse with them gTams in three long- sessions in a studio that segregation based on skin pigmentation is in­ easily enoug·h. With some artists, thoug·h, I he calls a "cluttered little dive·· in the shad­ herently unequal; that it harms the minority remember little of what was said because I ow of the Capitol dome- there's only one students as well as our society as a whole. kept telling· myself, 'That's Ig·or Stravinsky spare chair for a visitor or interviewee. His or Fred Astaire or Jorg·e Luis Borges sitting· During his years before the bar, Thurgood eng·ineer is Efim Drucker, a Russian emigTe Marshall argued successfully against poll tax there and talking· with me!" who was a teenager in the Soviet Union Willis Clark Conover Jr. was born in 1920 in when he first heard Conover. laws, against housing discrimination, and Buffalo, New York, the son of a career Army In China there was another Conover fan, a against all white primary elections. He was the officer. At 14 he played a radio announcer in writer and artist named Evelyn Tan. Ten catalyst in the successful and highly publicized a school play, and his career was set. By 18 years ago she wrote him telling how much desegregation of the high schools in Little he was working at a small Maryland radio his progTams meant to her. They later met Rock, AK. station. and soon were married (it was Conover"s sec­ In 1942 he was drafted. Since he had inter­ ond marriage). A journalist and commercial In 1961, President John F. Kennedy ap­ viewed celebrities as a civilian broadcaster, artist, Tan is an assistant editor for the pointed Thurgood Marshall to the U.S. Court the Army thoug·ht he should interview in­ international edition of USA Today and is of Appeals. In 1965, President Lyndon B. ductees. Stationed at Fort Georg·e C. Meade, editing her husband's autobiography. Johnson appointed him Solicitor General of Maryland, near Washington, D.C., Conover Willis Conover is one of the fortunates. He the United States-the first African-American worked weekends playing jazz for a local loves his work and his work loves him. In al­ to hold this position. While Solicitor General, radio station. most every country but his own he is as well When the war ended, he stayed in Washing­ Thurgood Marshall's arguments won Supreme known as any American jazz artist, espe­ Court approval for the Voting Rights Act of ton, broadcasting· jazz. With its larg·e black cially among· jazz musicians. population, Washington was a g·ood town to In the dark years of the Cold War, Willis 1965, a piece of legislation which historians hear jazz and see jazz musicians. Conover got Conover and his music offered the best of now tell us is perhaps the single most signifi­ to know many of them and promoted a num­ America. He played the songs and showed cant and far-reaching law passed by Congress ber of jazz concerts. the light. in the past 50 years. Washington jazz enthusiasts remember with great affection his Saturday midnight In 1967, President Johnson appointed concerts at The Howard, a theater that was Thurgood Marshall to be the first African­ a very important venue for black entertain­ THE PASSING OF THURGOOD American ever to serve on the U.S. Supreme ers. MARSHALL Court. At the time of this history-making ap­ "When I was master of ceremonies for pointment, President Johnson noted that Louis Armstrong during a run at The How­ HON. BENJAMIN A. GILMAN ard, I shared a dressing room with [trombon­ Thurgood Marshall had won all but 3 of the 32 ist] Jack Teagarden," Conover recalls, pro­ OF NEW YORK cases he had argued before the Supreme nouncing "Louis" not as "Louie" but as IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Court. ''That's a batting average of .900!" "Lewis," the way Armstrong· himself did. Tuesday, January 26, 1993 President Johnson exclaimed at that time, little (This voice of jazz is a perfectionist, a world­ realizing that Thurgood Marshall would be­ class proofreader who wants to be sure Mr. GILMAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise to join with come the last Supreme Court Justice to be whether bandleader Moten's name is Benny my colleagues in noting the passing of one of successfully appointed by a Democratic Presi­ or Bennie, even though the listener would the great Americans of the 20th century, both dent for a quarter century. never know.) in his impact on our society and in his moral "Earl Hines [the great pianist] was in the certitude which became an inspiration for gen­ During that quarter century on the Supreme next room, and Louis was down the hall. erations. Court, Thurgood Marshall consistently proved Jack had a little radio built into his trom­ Thurgood Marshall was born in 1908, a by­ to be the champion of the underdog and the bone case. He would have it playing. If some­ oppressed. As the conscience of the Court, thing· interesting came on, he'd pick up his gone era when the abolition of slavery and the Civil War were living memories. Thurgood Justice Marshall consistently reminded us that trombone and start playing along with it. the law exists to protect the individual, not the Louis would hear him, pick up his horn, and Marshall was the great-grandson of a black other way around. Often, Justice Marshall cast start playing. I thoug·ht, 'My God, what an man who was kidnapped in Africa and sold experience this is!'" into slavery in America. His grandfather was a the deciding vote in landmark cases. Other In 1954 the Voice of America decided to slave who enlisted in the Union Army during times, Justice Marshall was in the minority in broaden its musical programs. Conover was a the Civil War to fight for freedom and equality defending the rights of the oppressed. In still natural for VOA's new jazz show- he had other situations, Justice Marshall was a lone years of experience, an encyclopedic knowl­ for all. Thurgood Marshall was raised in a place and time when Jim Crow was the law of voice calling in a wilderness. Whatever the edge, an infectious enthusiasm. case, however, Justice Thurgood Marshall He was hired as a contract employee, and the land and racial prejudice and discrimina­ never failed to touch the hearts and the minds has remained "on contract" ever since. So he tion were taken for granted. of all Americans. has a reply when bureaucrats or other critics In that atmosphere, Thurgood Marshall early complain, such as the American woman trav­ grasped the inequities in his world, and deter­ When Thurgood Marshall passed away this eling abroad who wrote, " Is that wild, weird mined to create a society better for all. With past weekend, our colleague, the gentleman music what you're spending· my tax dollars his keen intellect and instinctive gift for the from Georgia, Mr. LEWIS said: "We must rec­ for?" Conover: " Fortunately, I'm not on the ognize the great role he played in history. We staff. I'm available for gigs." law, he worked his way through Lincoln Uni­ The gigs have included narrating jazz con­ versity, a black school in Pennsylvania, and must never forget his contributions to Amer­ certs in Carneg'ie Hall, Washing·ton's Ken­ graduated first from his class from the Howard ican society. Justice Marshall has truly helped nedy Center, the White House, and inter­ University Law School in 1933. America live up to its creed and philosophy." national festivals in 40 other countries. Also, After gaining renown for successfully argu­ Mr. Speaker, I urge all of our colleagues to Conover long kept his night jobs hosting jazz ing civil rights cases, Thurgood Marshall was join in expressing condolences to the family of radio programs for commercial stations and networks in Washington and, for a while, in appointed, first as an assistant, and then as Justice Thurgood Marshall, and to join me in New York. chief legal counsel to the NAACP. In 1939, he saluting an American whose life proved that Indeed, if you took a taxicab in Washing­ used that position to create the NAACP Legal one person can indeed make a significant dif­ ton most nights during the last 30 years, you Defense and Education Fund. As the head of ference. January 26, 1993 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 1291 IN SUPPOR'I' OF PRESIDENT CLIN­ ment of the Republic of Croatia. This letter chineg·un fire in an automobile in which I too TON'S RECISION OF THE GAG is in specific reference to upcoming· par­ was supposed to be travelling· and was not RULE liamentary elections scheduled for Sunday, only due to a last-minute chang·e in plans. February 7, 1993, called by the Ruling Party Only days before the murder were we in­ and its President, the President of Croatia. formed that the Government was planning· HON. ELIOT L. ENGEL strnngman Franjo Tudjman. The sole pur­ our assassination. Qlo' NI•;W YOitK pose of the forthcoming· elections is for the It is the desire of the Croatian Party of IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES consolidation of the dictatorship President Rig-hts to further freedom and democracy in Tudjman has already created together with Croatia and to battle all whic.:h hinders the Tuesday, January 26, 1993 his henchmen. same. We call upon you, the American Peo­ Mr. ENGEL. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to ap­ The February 7th elections will eleet par­ ple, to appeal to your duly-elected represent­ plaud President Clinton for his January 22 re­ liamentary members to a second hou::;e of atives in CongTess to show streng·th and re­ Croatian Parliament. 'I'ho date of the elec­ solve toward g-overnments, and particularly cision of the highly restrictive title X gag rule. tions was only made public knowledge one in this case towa rd t he Croatia n Govern­ Thanks to his sensitivity and respect for the month prior to the election day, leaving lit­ ment, in dema nding· that ina liena ble demo­ rights of both doctor and patient, millions of tle time for opposition parties to organize, cratic principles be upheld throug·hout the women will no longer be purposefully denied properly prepare and successfully get a can­ world and that no government be rewarded important medical information by the U.S. didate of their own on the ballot. for using· political power for opportunistic Government. The ruling party in Croatia, the Croatian g·ain. As most of us know by now, title X funds Democratic Union, wrote the electoral laws Respectfully yours, more than 4,000 family planning clinics nation­ governing· the elections. Having majority D. PAH.AGA, rule in the existing one-house of Croatian President, wide, serving more than 4 million women an­ Parliament via fraudulent elections helloodshed. lem is complicated by history, ethnic biases, Kosova within days. International observers Now, we are not sure. and internal polities. On the other hand, it is will be a line of defense ag·ainst the expan­ The people of Kosova are virtually defense­ very simple. There is an ag-gTessor which has sion of aggTession. less. We have no weapons. We have no ammu­ been identified by every international org·a­ And fifth, we ask representatives of the nition. There is no Albanian police force or nization and human rig·hts gToup. There are European Parliament, the U.S. CongTess, and militia. victims, including- the innocent people of legislative bodies of other free nations to We are heartened by the warning to Serbia Slovenia, Croatia, Bosnia-Herzeg·ovina and come to Kosova. We invite you to talk with by U.S. President Bush that the U.S. is pre­ Kosova. Today, what matters is support of our people, to see for yourselves, the extent pared to intervene militarily if Serbia at­ opposing· the ag·gTessor while aiding· the vic­ of the repression and abrogation of our civil, tacks Albanians in Kosova. tims. human and national rights by the cruel Ser­ Some have sug·g·ested that the world should Five basic myths permeate debate over bian occupiers. "draw a line" in Kosova. The U.S. and others Kosova. They must be exploded, if the world We in Kosova stand at a crossroad. We are have concluded that if the war spreads be­ is to understand the Balkans crisis accu­ defenseless, yet we believe the international yond Bosnia, the entire fabric of the Balkans rately. community understands that a sword of faces possible unraveling. The ultimate re­ Myth Number 1: The conflict in Kosova is Damocles hang·s over us. Our vulnerability sult could be an armed conflict that draws in a relig·ious conflict. makes us both insecure yet steadfast in our key countries of Europe. This is no more a relig'ious conflict than commitment to freedom and democracy. There are two problems with the concept World War II was a religious war. Albanians We ask for action by the United Nations of "drawing a line" in Kosova at this point. are Christians and Muslims. Come to before it is too late. First, the arg·ument should not be used as Prishtina and you will see the acceptance In summary, I can say that the situation is an excuse for inaction in strictly enforcing· and tolerance. very tense in Kosova, the explosion of the the no-fly zone over Bosnia, nor for refusing· Myth Number 2: The war has its roots in conflict by Serbs seems to be imminent. to lift the arms cmbarg·o imposed on the free historic rig·hts which the Serbian people feel That is why we appeal to the international republics of former Yug·oslavia. Both actions for our area. community to pay special attention to are long overdue and should be ratified by The Serbs are demanding historical rights Kosova, and to take the adequate measures the United Nations Security Council. of those dead for 500 years, while suppressing in order to prevent the conflict. We need a Second, drawing· the line across our repub­ the human rights of those who live there U.N. presence in Kosova immediately. lic in effect consig·ns Kosova to oblivion. The now. We hope for the support of everyone, and facts are that today the Serbs have supple­ Myth Number 3: Serbians are heroes and especially for your understanding· of this mented their previous military forces in will bog· down any force that tries to stop critical issue. Kosova with new troops that were withdrawn them. The European Parliament has been a reli­ from Macedonia. The BelgTade regime has In fact. the Serbs are not heroes. Heroes able ally on the side of peace, freedom, and heavy artillery and advanced weaponry in don't slaug·hter innocent women and chil­ human rights. We look forward to continuing place surrounding· most of our cities. They dren, they do not starve and frighten to to work closely with you in solving· the prob­ have calculated trajectories and other tech­ death old people, they do not destroy the lems in Kosova and in stabilizing· the reg·ion. nical details of launching a barrag·e on our lives and the respect of young women in rape These are worthy goals that serve the legiti­ people. They have even identified specific camps. mate desires of our people while respecting apartments that are occupied by Serbs so Myth Number 4: Serbians have been sub­ the sanctity and worth of every individual they will be protected when an attack is jected to human rights violations at the human being. launched. · hands of the Albanian majority. It has been said that those who do not In short, the Serbs are prepared at a mo­ In fact, not one single Serb has been killed learn from the mistakes of history are con­ ments notice to decimate our country with in Kosova in the last 20 years as the result of demned to repeat them. Let us hope and pray their overwhelming fire power and fanatical political intimidation or persecution. that we have learned the lessons of history determination. Myth Number 5: Kosova wants to chang·e well with respect to the Balkans, and that If, in fact, Serbia is prepared to launch si­ existing borders, unite with Albania, and we will act wisely and courag·eously in pre­ multaneous attacks on the unarmed, unpro­ form a Greater Albania. venting· any repetition of the mistakes of the tected Albanians in Kosova, then a catas­ In fact. Kosova is not asking· for a chang·e past. trophe of unimaginable proportions will in borders or reconfig·uration of established occur. sovereign nations. Close to 2 million men, women and chil­ Sug·g·estions to the contrary are merely dren would be wiped out within a matter of typical Communist lies. OUT OF THE DARK AGES hours in an unprecedented campaig·n of eth­ A second action by the international com­ nic genocide. munity is absolutely essential. Kosova ur­ HON. BARNEY FRANK By the time the line is crossed, it will be gently appeals to the United Nations for a O~' MASSACHUSETTS too late to come to Kosova's defense. In the peace-keeping· force in sufficient numbers to dust of our demise, the international com­ repeal Serbian ag·gression, restore Albanian IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES munity will find itself in a conflagTation pit­ basic rights, and protect the people of this Tuesday, January 26, 1993 ting many nations of the reg'ion ag·ainst each country from the hands of the "Butcher of Mr. FRANK of Massachusetts. Mr. Speaker, other, with tens of thousands of additional the Balkans," as Time mag·azine this week, refugees, and thousands of senseless mas­ and other international media previously, Exceptional Parent is a very valuable maga­ sacres. Then it will be too late. have described Slobodan Milosevic. This is zine, published in Boston and fulfilling an ex­ The sig·ns are not encouraging. The West an essential step in resolving the problem. traordinarily important function: providing infor­ has not yet reached a neg·otiated end to the A year ag·o, the leg·itimate government of mation to and a voice for the parents of chil­ Serbian ag·gTession in the Balkans, despite the Republic of Bosnia-Herzeg·ovina appealed dren with disabilities. I know this magazine in well-meaning· efforts by Cyrus Vance and to the United Nations to send peace-keeping part because of my long admiration for one of Lord Owen. The peace process has not troops before it was too late. The U.N. didn't the two publishers, Dr. Stanley Klein, who has worked yet for those republics who have de­ respond then, and it was too late. We urg·ent clared their freedom throug·h self-determina­ appeal to the U.N. to avoid the same mistake a distinguished record of work on behalf of tion. this time. people in need of assistance in our society. At While the United Nations has made a noble Third, the international community must a recent conference that I attended presided effort to feed hungry people, it has not dealt recog·nize the legitimate desire of the people over by Dr. Klein, he told me of a fascinating January 26, 1993 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 1295 article that was appearing in the magazine Rep. Roberts warned us our chances of suc­ Few captured the man and his contribution written by Barbara Roberts, now the Governor cess in the 1971 session were slim. He said better than his colleagues at the Commercial of Oregon, but once a private citizen con­ new ideas take years, especially if they ask Appeal, and I ask that their farewell editorial for money. But we were undetel'l'ed. fronted with a lack of adequate public policy I agTeed t,o IJecome our gToup's lobbyist. I be reprinted in its entirety in the CONGRES­ for children such as her own autistic son. As was recently divorced and raising· my two SIONAL RECORD. Governor Roberts recounts in this very impor­ sons without child support. Although I was [From the Commercial Appeal, Jan. 2, 1993] tant article, her initial approach to government working- full time at low wag·es, I took every LIONft!L LINDER- LAUGH'l'ER, ACHIMVft!MENTS was as a parent. It is a very important story. Friday off and spent it at the Capitol lobby­ E·rcH MMMORY OF EDITOR and I ask that it be reprinted here, in the ing· for our special bill. As an editor, Lionel Linder was first and hopes that it will serve as an inspiration to oth­ I had no experience, I was scared and I foremost a newspaperman. ers who will cast aside the council's of cyni­ couldn't afford to buy a cup of coffee for a He shaped this newspaper's editorial pol­ senator 01· representative. I didn't even know cism about our political system, and instead icy, promoted causes, spoke to civic gToups where the restrooms were. But I was deter­ about controversial issues and arg·ued, some­ being to use the kind of citizen resources mined. I knew our cause was right, and the which Barbara Roberts put to such good use times passionately, about what he thought rest I could learn. And I did. I worked for elected office holders should and should not 20 years ago. five months and talked to every senator and Today people of Oregon are fortunate to do. representative. But the driving· force in his career and the have a Governor of Barbara Roberts' integrity I convinced the Senate Education Commit­ tee to hold an evening· hearing so members of deepest passion of his daily work was a dedi­ and commitment; and all Americans can bene­ cation to produce the best possible news­ fit from learning how this remarkable woman our gToup could attend. One of the 30 people paper. began the career that led her to the Governor­ who came was my then-teenage son. He had written his own testimony and wanted to In four years at The Commercial Appeal, ship. share how wonderful it was to be in school he accomplished more than some editors do OUT 01<' THF. DARK AGF;s with other children, how much he was learn­ in a whole career. He was killed Thursday (By Governor Barbara Roberts) nig·ht in a car accident. ing· and how much other kids were learning· While setting· hig·h professional standards Today, you and thousands of people in about him. for his staff, he also set hig·h standards of America have some understanding· of autism. The committee and then the Senate passed our bill unanimously. Then every member of leadership and personal responsibility for Autism as a disabling· condition is finally out himself. He raised the quality of the news­ of the dark ages. But I remember the pain of the House except one voted for our bill- and he was in the men's room. paper by example and instruction. not by parenthood during those dark ag·es. My son criticism and harang·ue. He preferred to Mike is 36 and autistic. We'd done it, despite two professional lob­ I remember when Mike was sent home byists from the school boards association teach rather than to complain. from public school in the first gTade- not for working· full time against our bill. The Reputations can be misleading·. Linder con­ the day but forever. I remember the "author­ mountain of g·overnment was movable, and tinually challeng·ed reporters to probe be­ ity" who said the cause of autism was clear: we had moved it. From then on, I knew that hind appearances to the facts- in news refrig·erator mother. I remember my son's one person could make a difference. events, in the performances of public offi­ caseworker telling me that if I wanted to Out of the dark ages. cials, in government budg·ets. It's been more than 20 years since our bill His own reputation was at times mislead­ help my son, I had to understand that I was ing, too. When he came to Memphis from the a major part of the cause. was signed into law, and many things have Today, my son works in the bookstore at changed. Representative Frank Roberts be­ editorship of The Detroit News, the story fil­ Mount Hood Community College where he came Senator Roberts and my husband. A tering into The Commercial Appeal news­ has worked since 1983. He is a success. Not a new g·eneration of parents and professionals room was that he tended to be a hard­ doctor or a lawyer, but a man working· al­ have come along to advocate for the special nosed-even a hard-hearted-conservative. most full time; living· in his own apartment needs of so many of these special children. And yet one of the first decisions he made and paying· his own bills. My political credentials have expanded about the newspaper's editorial policy was to Mike is succeeding· beyond my wildest since I was that green, lost, citizen lobbyist. support a tax increase for education. dreams- anti in spite of the experts. Oh, he Today, as governor of Oreg·on, I have a Linder was indeed a fiscal conservative. still marches to a different drummer. but unique opportunity to work for progTams But he also was strong·ly pro-growth. The he's darn sure a member of the band! and policies that give every Oregonian the central theme of his editorial policy for A lot of people are responsible for that: chance to succeed to the best of his or her Memphis was to promote whatever would teachers, counselors, friends, a patient em­ ability. help make the city and its residents more ployer, me, Mike and a gToup called the Na­ There have been other political and leg·is­ prosperous. Out of economic growth, he be­ tional Society for Autistic Children. The Or­ lative successes in my life but nothing· quite lieved, would come gTeater opportunity for egon Chapter, a fledg'ling· gToup in the early like that first bill that took my son out of all Memphians and a more confident, produc­ 1970s, had the audacity to come to the Or­ the dark ag·es. tive city. egon Leg·islature to ask. even demand, public (In recognition of her advocacy for the In the interest of growth, he consistently education for our children. rights of children and people with disabil­ supported reform of the state tax system, There were a couple of charity gToups for ities, Gov. Roberts has received two Civil which he thoug·ht imposed unfair burdens on children back then but certainly no advo­ Liberties Awards and a Disting·uished Serv­ many Tennesseans and failed to provide ade­ cacy gToups. Sometimes people put their ice Award from the Oregon Commission for quate, dependable revenues for essential pub­ hands out for children, but few put their fists the Handicapped.) lic services. up and demanded what was rig·ht for kids He believed enthusiastically in both the like ours. ideal and the practical effectiveness of free But our little gToup was fortunate. The TRIBUTE TO LIONEL LINDER markets and private enterprise, while oppos­ Parkrose School District was in a federally ing the hindrances of government regulation. funded research project to see if "emotion­ But he also believed in sensible g·overnment ally disturbed" children could be educated in HON. DON SUNDQUIST investment in programs and projects that public school. Our children were in school, 01<' TENNESSEE would stimulate economic development and and we didn't intend to take them home IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the expansion of human resources. when the money ran out. So we beg·an to or­ Tuesday , January 26, 1993 Specifically, he wanted to see Memphis im­ ganize. prove its schools, complete downtown rede­ We invited then-State Rep. Frank Roberts Mr. SUNDQUIST. Mr. Speaker, just before velopment, build up its tourist inclustry, g'ive to one of our meeting·s and asked him to in­ the new year, the editor of the Commercial all its citizens safe streets and homes, and troduce legislation at our request. He agTeed. Appeal in Memphis, my friend Lionel Linder, encourag·e every individual to excel. The bill required public education for chil­ was killed in a tragic automobile accident. Linder was one of the city's strong·est dren with emotional disabilities in Oregon Lionel was a man of genuine integrity who boosters for a National Football League and created state and local advisory gToups­ made an important, and I believe, lasting con­ franchise. Coming from Detroit, he knew gToups that had to include parents. tribution to Memphis and to the Midsouth re­ firsthand the excitement that professional And then we beg·an to advocate. We star·ted football generates. He thought a franchise a speakers' bureau. We talked to Kiwanis gion. He was a first-rate journalist-objective, would attract visitors, make Memphians and Rotary. We added new members and sup­ fair. He reestablished the Commercial Appeal more optimistic and create a better national porters. We opened a little bank account. We as an important and respected voice. imag·e for the city. wrote to the newspapers and legislators. And Lionel was, above all, a decent human Then again, he didn't like to see any we got ready to lobby our bill at the Capitol. being, and we will miss him very much. worthwhile cause fail. He supported expan- 1296 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS January 26, 1993 sion of the zoo, improvements in the arts, UKRAINIAN INDEPENDENCE DAY city employees who have come into contact neig·hborhood preservation and successful with him. fund drives by United Way and other chari­ On behalf of my constituents in the city of table org·anizations. HON. BENJAMIN A. GILMAN Yonkers, I thank and congratulate James His disputes with elected officials and civic 01" NI•;w YORK Neary for his loyal service to the community, leaders usually revolved around methods, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES and I wish him and his family good health and not g·oals-or around what he saw as mis­ Tuesday, January 26, 1993 management, dishonesty, incompetence or happiness in the days ahead. self-serving· politics. Mr. GILMAN. Mr. Speaker, the now free Linder was quick, for instance, to chal­ people of independent Ukraine commemo­ leng·e environmental experts about the dan­ rated their historic independence day. On Jan­ IT WON'T BE A PRETTY SIGHT IF gers of nuclear power and g·lobal warming-. uary 22, 1919, at St. Sophia Square in Kiev, AMERICA GOES BANKRUPT Why, he wanted to know, do other experts, as independence was affirmed and the newly cre­ fully accredited as the doomsayers, down­ ated United Ukrainian Republic proclaimed. play the dang·ers? How should the averag·e HON. JON KYL reader deal with the conflicting opinion8? Among the tenets adopted for the new repub­ (Jlt' Altl7.0NA As an editor, he wanted editorials to re­ lic were democratic ideals of individual free­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES flect a healthy skepticism about claims of dom, representative government, and a re­ TuesdaJJ, January 26, 1993 omniscience; as a newsman, he wanted news spect for human rights. reports to cover all sides of such issues. This legislation of Ukraine's right to self-de­ Mr. KYL. Mr. Speaker, I recently had the op­ Because of his broad experience in journal­ termination was cruelly quashed by Com­ portunity to read the book, Bankruptcy 1995, ism, in Washing·ton, Detroit and elsewhere, munist invasion and rule soon thereafter. For by Harry E. Figgie, Jr. and Gerald Swanson, Linder was well-equipped to take over the more than seven decades to follow, this a book which should be required reading for editorship of the Commercial Appeal in 1988. unique people, with its own culture, language, every Member of this body. It outlines just He brought to Memphis the fresh viewpoints what the Nation can expect if Congress fails to of an outside professional at a time when the heritage, and customs, was suppressed and city and the newspaper were struggling· to made subservient to Soviet communism. Tyr­ solve the widening deficit problem. redefine their roles. Memphis wanted to be­ anny became the order of the day, followed by A constituent of mine, Bob Howard, re­ come the South's new big· metropolitan cen­ artificially induced famines, mass killings and viewed the book in the January 15, 1993 edi­ ter; The Commercial Appeal wanted to re­ deportations, and Russification of the Ukrain­ tion of the Scottsdale Progress. I not only port changes in the city and the reg·ion more ian land, language, and culture. The miracle commend his column to my colleagues, but aggTessively, accurately and thoroug·hly, we have been witness to these past 2 years urge every Member of the House to get a while expanding· its appeal to an increasing·ly is the result of persistent commitment on the copy of Bankruptcy 1995, review it, and begin varied readership. part of the Ukrainian people to their dream of to cast the tough votes needed to put our eco­ Linder came here, in a way, as a newspaper doctor, not because The Commercial Appeal renewed freedom and independence. nomic house in order. was sick but because it needed g·uidance to On August 24, 1991, the Ukrainian people I ask that Mr. Howard's review be reprinted reach a new level of performance. once again declared their independence. in the RECORD at this point: One of his major contributions was to Founded on the precepts of the 1919 procla­ IT WON°'I' Brn A PRETTY SIGHT IF AMERICA sharpen the newspaper's writing and to focus mation, the Ukrainian people have once again GOES BANKRUP'l' news stories on certain carefully defined ob­ thrown off the shackles of repression and (By Bob Howard) jectives. He wanted most stories to include have renewed their commitment to democratic I have just read a horror story that really more context-the background and impact of ideals. While we celebrate with them the his­ frightened me. I have had a few sleepless events-so that readers would understand toric events of the past 18 months, we are nights since finishing- the story. In the book them more easily. mindful that this independence was born more an entire culture is destroyed by an unthink­ Under his direction, the newspaper's able monster. Families are destroyed, indus­ Neighbor sections grew providing readers than 70 years ago, and only now is able to take its first steps to lasting freedom. Let the tries grind to a halt and the American stand­ with far more news about their own parts of ard of living· meets its demise. the city than they had ever seen. Other sec­ Congress and the American people express Unfortunately, you will not find this book tions grew as well, including· Business, their support for this historic occasion, know­ in the fiction area of the library. The book is Sports and Appeal. ing that for this newly independent and demo­ Bankruptcy 1995 by Harry E. Fig·gie Jr. with A hallmark of Linder's tenure, in fact, i8 cratic state to flourish, it will require our ongo­ Gerald J. Swanson. Mr. Fig·gie was a co­ the increased amount of news that The Com­ ing support and guidance. chairman to President Reag·an's Private Sec­ mercial Appeal publishes, especially local Mr. Speaker, I invite my colleagues to join tor Survey on Cost Control, also known as news. His annual Letter from the Editor, in celebrating this important milestone with all the Grace commission, and is the CEO and which appeared on the opposite editorial founder of Figgie International Inc., a For­ pag·e Friday, re-emphasized his commitment Ukrainians, as well as those Americans of Ukrainian origin. Let us hope that the future tune 500 company. Dr. Swanson is an associa­ to adding services and features. tion professor of economics at the University Those who had the pleasure and privilege holds only the bright promise of tomorrow for of Arizona. of working with Linder may remember three the independent people of Ukraine. The messag·e they bear is chilling· to say personal characteristics above all others: His the least. They tell us that unless we imme­ laughter, his rapid-fire conversation and his diately change our government's spending· sensi ti vi ty. HONORING JAMES A. NEARY habits, the country will be bankrupt in 1995. Passers-by usually knew which Linder was 1995 is the year when it is projected that in his office talking with visitors or staff HON. ELIOT L. ENGEL our interest payment on the national debt members. Contagious laughter would bounce will exceed the amount we will collect in through the door as thoug·h there were a OF NEW YORK taxes. Even if we used every cent we collect show going on inside. The editor enjoyed the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES to pay the interest on the projected debt, it parade of life. Tuesday, January 26, 1993 will not be enoug·h. The Grace commission He made little effort to restrain his enthu­ had a consulting firm, Data Resources of siasm for that parade-and for his work. Mr. ENGEL. Mr. Speaker, it is with great Lexington, Mass., make projections of the When he wasn't laug·hing about odd ideas and pleasure that I recognize the retirement of a national debt throug·h the year 2000. As of curious personalities, he was talking· about dedicated employee from the city of Yonkers 1991, we were rig·ht on the projection and them-talking faster than most people can in my congressional district. For the past 45 still climbing-. think. years, Mr. James A. Neary has served the The book is filled with interesting· facts But in the midst of the hottest news people of Yonkers, including the last 28 years and figures. Diel you know that the national breaks or the most maddening excesses of as Superintendent of Water. government has run a deficit budg·et for every year since 1964 except 1969? President government, Linder was just as quick to re­ Over this time, Mr. Neary has been honored spond to the needs and concerns of his staff Johnson's annual deficit in 1964 was $5.9 bil­ or his readers. by his colleagues in Westchester County and lion; that rose to $25.2 billion in 1968. Mr. His abilities as a newsman were superb. has chaired local and State water works asso­ Nixon did a little better, but Gerald Ford ran Perhaps as important, he was one of the ciations. Mr. Neary's devotion to his work has a deficit of $53.2 billion in 1975 and $73.7 bil­ most likable editors in the business. been an example and inspiration to the many lion in 1976. Of course, then came Carter January 26, 1993 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 1297 whose lowest deficit was $40.2 billion in 1979. INTRODUCTION OF THE LOCAL Today I am introducing legislation, the Local He managed to run up a $73.8 billion deficit PARTNERSHIP ACT OF 1993 Partnership Act of 1993 that builds on this fun­ in 1980. damental principle of Federalism: that the Fed­ President Reag·an put them all to shame. HON. JOHN CONYERS, JR. eral Government should not make the detailed In his fin;t year in office. only once did he 01" MICHIGAN decisions on how best to make the public in­ run a deficit under $100 billion. The hig·hest IN THE HOUSE OF H.EPH.ESENTATIVES vestments that are vital to our present and fu­ years was 1985 when the annual deficit was TuesdaJJ, January 26, 1993 ture economic growth. $221.2 billion. And Mr. Bush's administration The Local Partnership Act of 1993 [LPA] is set a new record when the estimated annual Mr. CONYERS. Mr. Speaker, the dismal ef­ essentially the same bill that passed the Com­ deficit for 1992 hit $399.7 billion. fects of the recession are still with us. mittee on Government Operations last year, The number of people with full-time jobs is when it was supported by a majority of both Mr. Figg'ie does not point the finger just at still much lower than it was more than 2 years the Democrats and the Republicans on the the president or at the Cong-ress. He thinks ago. In June 1990, according to the Depart­ all politicians are to blame for their unwill­ committee. ment of Labor, 98.4 million people had full­ ingness to make toug·h decisions and say no The LPA authorizes the appropriation of $3 time jobs. Last month only 97.5 million adults to someone. Entitlements or defense or billion for fiscal years 1993 and 1994 to be had full-time jobs. So the Nation is almost a whatever are not the sole source of the prob­ sent directly to local governments by the Sec­ million full-time jobs short of simply returning lem. The problem is an out-of-control g·ov­ retary of Housing and Urban Development to where it was 2 112 years ago. And simply re­ ernment that keeps spending· money we do within 60 days of the actual appropriation. The turning to where we were in 1990 is not, of not have. local governments must return the money if it course, the type of change that the American is not spent within a year. So, you are saying, how will it affect me? voters insisted upon in the recent election. Mr. Figg'ie says we need only look at Bolivia, This stagnation in employment has occurred The Federal money must be used to rehire Brazil and Arg·entina. When Bolivia hit a even though the recession, according to Presi­ laid off workers, restore services, or expand similar situation in 1985, they experienced an dent Bush's Council of Economic Advisers, programs that are overburdened because of inflation rate of 11,749 percent! A1·gentina ex­ ended in March 1991. Moreover, President the recession. The LPA funds must be spent perienced inflation of 672 percent in the same Bush's Council of Economic Advisers pre­ in six high priority areas: education, public year. In 1988, Brazil experienced a rate of dicted this month that we will have to wait 3 safety, health, social services, such as emer­ nearly 1,000 percent. more years-until 1996-to have the unem­ gency food and shelter, public works projects, When the deficit is such a high percentag·e ployment rate fall to its 1990 level of 5.5 per­ or activities mandated by Federal law, such as of Gross Domestic Product, government bor­ cent. This slow decline in unemployment is the Federal Water Pollution Control Act or the rowing· absorbs all the saving·s of the country unacceptable. Americans With Disabilities Act. and more. The only choices left are to bor­ The recession also compounded the fiscal The money is targeted to the most needy row from foreigners or print more money. siege of our local governments. Direct Federal urban and rural localities. Under the LPA's for­ Foreig·ners will not loan you money when financial aid to the Nation's 39,000 cities, mula more Federal funds go to areas whose they see you will not be able to pay it back. towns, and counties has declined by 37 per­ residents have a low per capita income and a Printing· more money results in inflation. cent in the last decade, from $16.6 billion in high unemployment rate. Any local govern­ Imagine the value of your savings being· fiscal year 1981 to $10.5 billion in fiscal year ment whose residents have a per capita in­ wiped out in a matter of months by 1990. After adjusting for population changes come greater than 160 percent of the State's hyperinflation. Mr. Fig·gie describes the and inflation, the decline during the decade in per capita income is not eligible to receive any " week from hell" when the rest of the world such aid, according to the General Accounting funds. The allocation formula also rewards comes to the realization that the American Office [GAO], is 61 percent. At the same time, local self-help, by giving more funds to those government is not g·oing· to be able to meet the Federal Government has required local local governments that have imposed high its debt service. The feeding frenzy he de­ governments to spend money to meet national taxes relative to their residents' income. GAO scribes is not pretty. standards without providing funds to offset has prepared a computer printout showing His sug·g·estions for change are simple. Rec­ these local expenditures. how much of the $3 billion would go to each og·nize the problem for what it is. Establish Throughout the Nation, our cities, towns, local government. a deficit war cabinet and establish specific and counties are being forced to raise local The LPA provides that any funds actually goals now. Don't raise taxes (the politicians taxes and to cut vital services. Local govern­ appropriated for the LPA must be offset by will just find new ways to waste the money), ments have shed the fat in their budgets and cuts in other appropriations. do cut spending and send more thing·s to the are now cutting into muscle and bone. This Despite this provision, the LPA will create private sector. One of the best comments he fiscal squeeze is illustrated by the findings of jobs. A report prepared by the Congressional makes is that we must realize that "Govern­ a recent study by GAO of four Michigan local Research Service, using a special computer ment is not the answer to every problem a governments: Detroit, Saginaw, Saginaw run of the DAI/McGraw-Hill economic model, country faces." County, and St. Clair Shores. GAO found, for shows that shifting $3 billion from defense ap­ Mr. Figgie spends an entire chapter sug­ example, that since 1987 Detroit initially in­ propriations to grants to State and local gov­ gesting· ways you can influence your con­ creased income and utility taxes and added a ernments would create about 23,600 new jobs gTessmen and others to make debt reduction garbage tax. Detroit also postponed capital in some parts of the economy and would our highest priority. He sug·gests letters to projects and contracted with private firms to eliminate about 11,500 jobs in other parts of them, to the newspapers, and the formation supply some municipal services. As budget the economy, for a net increase of about of action groups to crusade on this issue. It pressures continued, Detroit was forced to lay­ 12, 100 jobs. This net increase occurs, accord­ sounds a little dull. It is not quite the same off police officers, close a health center and ing to CRS, for two reasons: the defense-relat­ as taking· up a gTeat moral issue like abor­ recreational areas. The GAO study, "Michigan ed parts of the economy are less labor inten­ tion or capital punishment. But, if he is cor­ Communities, Services Cut in Response to sive and rely more heavily on imports than do rect, I would sug·gest to you that failing to Fiscal Distress," found that the other three the sectors related to State and local govern­ take action on this issue could have gTeater Michigan communities, though not as finan­ ments. I request unanimous consent to include consequences for the American culture than cially distressed as Detroit, were forced in re­ in the RECORD the attached articles from the all the other issues combined. cent years to make similar responses to the Detroit Free Press and the New York Times I hope you will read this book. If you agTee recession and the decline in Federal aid to about this CRS study. that deficit spending is something that we local governments. In conclusion, Mr. Speaker, with the Local can no longer condone in our g·overnment, During the recent Presidential campaign, Partnership Act we can both create jobs and then write a letter to our senators and rep­ then-Governor Clinton set forth a program to invest in the Nation's infrastructure without in­ resentatives to let them know our point of address these problems. He called for $20 bil­ creasing the Federal budget deficit. Now that view. Or you can just cut out this column lion a year in new Federal investment. He the cold war is over, this only makes sense in and send it in. Do it now while you are went on to say that he would "make States both human and economic terms. I urge my thinking about it. We can each make a dif­ and local governments responsible for project colleagues to support this important legisla­ ference, but we need to act now. development and management." tion. 1298 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS January 26, 1993 [From the Detroit Free Press, Jan. 25, 1993) bill was strong"ly oppo::;ed by President that provide respite from the ongoing pres­ TAPPING P£•]N1'AGON COULD CR~]A'['~} Jons, George Bush and neve1· reached the House sures of care become essential in the floor. CONGRF.SSIONAI, S'l'UDY SAYS caregivers ability to support the Alzheimer's (By Larry Margasakl CHANGI<: IN l•:Ml'HM\18 victim at home. Home health care, adult day WASHlNGTON.- Shifting· money from the In his Presidential campaig·n, Bill Clinton care, and long-term respite care all provide pledg·ed a shift in Federal resource::; to do­ Pentag·on to state and local g·overnments opportunities to free caregivers from their could create two job::; for every one it elimi­ mestic uses from military ones. "The end or the cold war permits us to reduce defem1e caregiving responsibilities and are crucial in nates, says a congTessional study that is enabling employed caregivers to continue being· challeng·ed by defense industry execu­ spending while still maintaining· the strong·­ tives. est defense in the world," he said at the working. Most caregivers willingly provide care The study, to be released today, assumed Democratic Nationa l Convention, "but we for dependent and frail elderly family mem­ that, $3 billion in defense money was trans­ must plow back every dollar of defense cuts bers. Even so, the presence of these support­ ferred to programs such as education, roads into building· American jobs right here at ive services can be a crucial factor in contin­ and sewer construction. home." In spite of those sentiments, the new Presi­ ued caregiving activities. Congressional researchers said 23,600 jobs Many families are trying to cope with the could be created under such a scheme, and dent's top budg·et offic ials have placed deficit reduction at the top of the new Adrninistra­ needs of a dependent older Alzheimer's victim 11,500 lost. The study found that fewer sup­ with no financial or professional help. While port jobs are created by the Defense indus­ tion's economic agenda, so the extent to try. which military cuts will be shifted to domes­ we seek to provide Government programs for tic progTams is uncertain. such victims, we should also provide some tax Done at the behest of Democratic Rep. The study issued today estimated a net in­ John Conyers of Detroit, a Pentag·on critic, relief for those expenses related to their con­ crease of 4,054 jobs for each $1 billion shifted. the study is an early salvo in the annual de­ tinued care in the home. Perhaps, by such ac­ " If the mag·nitude of the reallocation were bate over the size of military spending'. increased by tenfold, then the job creation tion we can delay the institutionalization of de­ The Pentag·on has a budg·et of $289.3 billion estimate would increase by tenfold," the mentia victims. Surely we can provide financial in fiscal 1993. When the 1994 budg·et is de­ study said. relief to their caregivers. bated in the coming months, lawmakers for If the spending· was shifted, guided-missile the first time will be able to shift money producers would lose 1,280 jobs, radio and tel­ from the military to domestic progTams evision communication equipment manufac­ TRIBUTE TO THE TENNESSEE without running· afoul of a deficit-cutting· turers would lose 1,819 jobs and 2,264 jobs FARM BUREAU plan approved several years ago. would be cut in business services. The study said jobs would continue to in­ Industries that would g·ain more than 1,000 crease in direct proportion to the amount of jobs involve constuction or repair of hig· h­ HON. DON SUNDQUIST money diverted from Pentag·on accounts: "If ways and streets (4,174 jobs); new sewers OF TENNl~SSlm the mag·nitude of the reallocation were in­ (2,761 jobs); engineering-, architectural and IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES creased by tenfold, then the job creation es­ surveying· services (2,334 jobs); maintenance Tuesday, January 26, 1993 timate would increase by tenfold." and repair (1,270); and nursing· and personal Defense industry, representatives say Con­ care services (1,140 jobs). Mr. SUNDQUIST. Mr. Speaker, for the third yer's proposal is poor policy as well as unfair year in succession, the Tennessee Farm Bu­ to workers. reau has been awarded the American Farm "The idea that you can convert an aircraft TAX DEDUCTIONS FROM GROSS Bureau Presidential Award, an achievement factory to a storm door factory- that dog· INCOME don't hurt," said Robert O'Brien, Washing·­ matched by only a handful of State organiza­ ton spokesman for major defense contractor tions. I want to commend Tennessee Farm McDonnell Doug·las Corp. HON. OLYMPIA J. SNOWE Bureau President Joe Hawkins and his staff "In the aerospace industry, you would OF MAINE on the presidential award, as well as for earn­ have a larg·e number of highly skilled em­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ing 13 gold star awards for excellence in pro­ ployees looking for jobs," said David Vadas, Tuesday, January 26, 1993 gram areas and membership. an economist for the Aerospace Industries In my State, the Tennessee Farm Bureau Ms. SNOWE. Mr. Speaker, today I am Association, which represents 55 companies. remains the strongest and best respected "These are jobs that g·enerate exports. We pleased to reintroduce legislation which gained contribute to the national security of the na­ voice for agriculture. I am proud to join in sa­ strong support in the last Congress. This bill luting its achievements. tion," he said. would provide tax deductions from gross in­ come for individual taxpayers who maintain a [From the New York Times, Jan. 26, 1993) household which includes a dependent who MAJOR SECURITIES LEGISLA'l,ION SHIFT OF SPENDING SEEN AS A BENEl<' l'l' has Alzheimer's disease or a related ·disorder. (By Martin Tolchin) This measure would allow deductions or ex­ HON. JOHN D. DINGELL WASHINGTON, Jan. 25.- The Federal Gov­ penses, other than medical, which are related OF MICHIGAN ernment could g·enerate a net increase of to the home health care, adult day care, and more than 12,000 jobs by shifting· $3 billion IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES respite care of an Alzheimer's victim. from military industries to state and local Since the first Alzheimer's bills were intro­ Tuesday, January 26, 1993 jurisdictions, according to a Government study released today. duced in the 97th Congress, we have all Mr. DINGELL. Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to Such a move, while eliminating 11,500 jobs grown more aware and knowledgeable about join my colleagues on the Energy and Com­ in military industries, would create 23,600 this disease and the impact it has on both the merce Committee in introducing today several new jobs, the study by the Congressional Re­ individual and the family. Indeed, in a report major pieces of securities legislation aimed at search Service of the Library of CongTess published by the Subcommittee on Human curbing deceitful practices and enhancing the found. Services of the House Select Committee on ability of the SEC to provide for the honesty The study provides ammunition for many Aging, of which I am the ranking minority and efficiency of this Nation's capital markets. analysts who urg·e converting military Accordingly, I join Mr. WYDEN in sponsoring spending into increased spending· on domes­ member, we discovered the extent to which tic programs. rather than using· it to help re­ families remain involved in the care of the the Financial Fraud Detection and Disclosure duce the Federal budg·et deficit. family members who suffer from Alzheimer's Act to clarify the fraud detection and disclo­ "Think of all the positive thing·s we could and other such dementias. Family care re­ sure obligations of the auditors of public com­ accomplish by peacetime uses of this fund­ mains one of the most critical factors in pre­ panies. The principal provision of this bill is its ing, and we wouldn't increase the deficit a venting or delaying nursing home utilization. requirement of earlier warning to the SEC of dime," said Representative John Conyers As discussed in a landmark study published certain illegal acts by companies registered Jr., the Michigan Democrat who is chairman by the Office of Technology Assessment, a with the Commission. To protect auditors from of the Government Operations Committee and requested the study. significant number of caregivers of dementia frivolous and harassment lawsuits, the bill spe­ Mr. Conyers today reintroduced a bill to victims spend more than 40 hours a week in cifically provides that no independent public authorize such a $3 billion shift in spending'. direct personal care. accountant shall be liable in a private action The committee approved the legislation in In the face of the continued and intense in­ for any finding, conclusion, or statement ex­ the waning days of the last Cong'!'ess, but the volvement of the family caregiver, services pressed in a report required by the legislation. January 26, 1993 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 1299 I join Mr. MARKEY, the chairman of our Sub­ markets work for investors as well as for hon­ (2) such threats to the g·lobal environment committee on Telecommunications and Fi­ est market professionals. may adversely affect the health, livelihoods, nance, in sponsoring the Government Securi­ and physical well-1.Jeing of Americans, the ties Reform Act and the Limited Partnership stability of many societies, and inter­ national peace; Rollup Reform Act. The government securities NATIONAL COMMISSION ON ENVI­ RONMENT AND NATIONAL SECU­ (3) in recent years, the definition of na­ legislation addresses, in a targeted manner, tional security of the United States has been certain regulatory deficiencies identified in the RITY, H.R. 575 broadened, both in official White House doc­ wake of the Salomon bidding scandal. Accord­ uments and in legislation. to include eco­ ingly, the bill addresses large position report­ HON. BENJAMIN A. GILMAN nomic security as well as environmental se­ ing, recordkeeping and broker-dealer super­ OF NEW YORK curity; vision responsibilities, sales practice rules and IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES (4) with the end of the Cold War, the dra­ the prevention of fraudulent and manipulative matic reduction of the military threat to Tuesday, January 26, 1993 United States interests, and the new recogni­ acts and practices, as well as market inf orma­ tion in world politics of the urg·ency of re­ tion with respect to government securities. The Mr. GILMAN. Mr. Speaker, today I am re­ introducing legislation, H.R. 575, which estab­ versing· g·lobal environmental degTadation limited partnership rollup legislation would curb recog·nized at the Earth Summit in Rio in abusive rollup transactions and provide for lishes a National Commission on the Environ­ June 1992, the g'lobal environment has taken better investor protection, especially with re­ ment and National Security. With the end of even gTeater importance to the United spect to the rights of dissenting limited part­ the cold war, the collapse of the Soviet econ­ States; ners. omy and Soviet influence in Eastern Europe, (5) the extent and significance of such I also join with Mr. BOUCHER in cosponsor­ and new agreements between the Soviet threats to United States security has not ing the Investment Adviser Regulatory En­ Union and the major market economies, tradi­ been fully evaluated by the CongTess or the executive branch, and responses to g'lobal en­ hancement and Disclosure Act to provide a tional military and political threats to national security have declined. At the same time, local vironmental threats have not yet been fully fee structure for registrants and applicants in integTated into United States national secu­ order to provide the SEC with adequate re­ and global environmental problems have be­ rity policy; and sources to cover the costs of supervision and come more widespread and serious. These (6) the United States Government cur­ regulation of investment advisers and their ac­ threats-including deforestation, global warm­ rently lacks a focal point for assessing· the tivities, and to clarify the disclosure and suit­ ing, depletion of the ozone layer, importance of such new environmental ability obligations of investment advisers with desertification, natural resource depletion, and threat to the national security of the United respect to advisory clients. Over the past 1O acid rain-all affect the well-being of present States and their implications for United States g'lobal security policy. years, the examination cycle for registered in­ and future generations as well as causing or SEC. 3. ESTABLISHMENT. vestment advisers has slowed from once worsening instability and violent conflict. Yet this shift has been given too little atten­ There is established a commission to be every 12 years to once approximately every known as the National Commission on the 30 years. The GAO has sounded an alarm tion in Congress or by the administration. Cur­ Environment and National Security (herein­ that, in its current state, the Advisers Act is rently, no institution in Congress or the execu­ after in this Act referred to as the "Commis­ doing more harm than good. And the big se­ tive branch is charged with analyzing this dif­ sion"). curities fraud case involving Steven Wymer re­ ferent meaning of national security and its im­ SEC. 4. DUTIES OF COMMISSION. vealed a number of dangerous loopholes in plications. The Commission on the Environ­ (a) S'l'UDY.- The Commission shall study the current regulatory and supervisory system. ment and National Security would fill that void the role in United States national security of security against global environmental This bill needs to be enacted promptly. by examining the changing nature of U.S. na­ tional security interests in relation to environ­ threats, in light of recent g'lobal political Finally, section 11 (a) was added to the Ex­ · changes and the rise of new environmental change Act by the Securities Acts Amend­ mental threats and recommend how to reorder threats to the earth's natural resources and ments of 1975. The managed account provi­ our national security priorities. vital life support systems, including· such sions of section 11 (a) prohibit exchange mem­ This legislation provides for a 14-member threats referred to in section 2. bers from effecting securities transactions on commission with powers to conduct hearings, (b) REPORT.-The Commission shall submit national securities exchanges of which they secure assistance from Federal agencies, and a preliminary and final report pursuant to are members for accounts managed by the subpoena witnesses. The Commission would section 8, each of which shall contain- be composed of Presidential and congres­ (1) a detailed statement of the finding·s and member or its associated persons. Section conclusions of the Commission on the mat­ 11 (a) was enacted at the request of the secu­ sional appointees. It would prepare and submit ters described in subsection (a); and rities industry to respond to concerns regard­ a preliminary report on its findings within 18 (2) specific recommendations with respect ing impediments to fair competition between months of its creation and a final report within to- money managers, and potential conflicts of in­ 2 years. The report would assess the threats ( A) ways in which the United States might terest resulting from the combination of money to national security posed by environmental integTate concerns about g·lobal environment management and brokerage functions. Legis­ threats in light of new scientific knowledge. On threats into its national security and foreign lation is being introduced to eliminate this re­ the basis of this analysis, the report would ex­ policy; amine policy and funding needs and make (B) priol'ity international action to re­ striction, provided that prior authorization be­ spond to g'lobal environmental threats and fore engaging in the practice of effecting such specific recommendations for giving national likely resource commitments required to transactions is obtained and disclosure of security-related environmental threats ade­ support them; and commissions paid to affiliated brokers is quate priority. (C) possible institutional changes in the maoe. Compliance with any rules the Commis­ Accordingly, I urge my colleagues to support executive and legislative branches of the sion prescribes with respect to these condi­ H.R. 575, and insert the full text of the bill in United States Government that may be tions is also required. While I am not cospon­ the RECORD at this point: needed to ensure that such new environ­ soring this legislation, I will not oppose its H.R. 575 mental threats receive adequate priority in the national security policies and budg·etary being reported by the committee and its con­ Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep­ allocations of the United States. sideration on the floor along with the invest­ resentatives of the United States of America in SEC. 5. MEMBERSHIP. ment advisers bill. Congress assembled, (a) NUMBER AND APPOINTMENT.-The Com­ These bills all enjoy strong bipartisan sup­ SECTION I. SHORT TITLE. mission shall be composed of 14 members, to port and were reported unanimously by the This Act may be cited as the "National be appointed not later than 30 days after the committee in the last Congress. The limited Commission on the Environment and Na­ date of the enactment of this Act, as follows: partnership rollup, financial fraud detection, in­ tional Security Act". (1) 2 members appointed by the President. vestment adviser, and 11 (a) bills were all SEC. 2. FINDINGS. (2) 3 members, 1 of whom shall be a Sen­ ator, appointed by the President pro tempore passed by the House without controversy The CongTess finds that- (1) new threats to the g·lobal environment, of the Senate from among· the recommenda­ under suspension of the rules. I urge my col­ including· to the earth's climate system, the tions made by the majority leader of the leagues' continued support for this important ozone layer, biological diversity, soils, Senate. legislation to enhance the integrity and fair­ oceans, and freshwater resources, have aris­ (3) 3 members, 1 of whom shall be a Sen­ ness of our markets and to make sure that the en in recent years; ator, appointed by the President pro tempare 1300 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS January 26, 1993 of the Senate from among the recommenda­ basic pay payable for level IV of the Execu­ under investigation by the Commission. The tions made by the minority leader of the tive Schedule under section 5315 of title 5, attendance of witnesses and the production Senate. United States Code. of evidence may be required from any place (4) 3 members, 1 of whom shall be a mem­ (b) S'l'Al•'I•'.- Subject to rules prescribed by within the United States at any designated ber of the House of Representatives, ap­ the Commission, the Chairperson may ap­ place of hearing within the United States. pointed by the Speaker of the House of Rep­ point and fix the pay of additional personnel (2) FAILUIUJ TO OHl•:Y A SUBPOgNA.- If a per­ resentatives. as the Chairperson considers appropriate. son refuses to obey a subpoena issued under (5) 3 members, 1 of whom shall be a mem­ (c) APPLICABILI'l'Y cw C1mTAIN C1v11, S1•m.v- paragraph (1), the Commission may apply to ber of the House of Representatives, ap­ 1cE LAWs.-The Director and staff of the a United States district court for an order pointed by the minority leader of the House Commission may be appointed without re­ requiring· that person to appear before the of Representatives. g·ard to the provisions of title 5, United Commission to g·ive testimony, produce evi­ (b) ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS.- The Com­ States Code, g·overning· appointments in the dence, or both, relating· to the matter under mission members (not including· the mem­ competitive service, and may be paid with­ investigation. The application may be made bers of CongTess) shall be chosen from among· out regard to the provisions of chapter 51 and within the judicial district where the hear­ individuals who- subchapter III of chapter 53 of that title re­ ing· is conducted or where that person is o l are scientists, environmental special­ lating· to classification and General Schedule found, resides, or transacts business. Any ists, experts on national and international pay rates, except that an individual so ap­ failure to obey the order of the court may be security, or analysts who have studied the pointed may not receive pay in excess of the punished by the court as civil contempt. relationship between the environment and annual rate of basic pay payable for level IV (3) SERVICE OF SUBPOENAS.-The subpoenas national security, and of the Executive Schedule under section 5315 of the Commission shall be served in the (2) are not officers or employees of the of the title 5, United States Code. manner provided for subpoenas issued by a United States. (d) Expgn.Ts AND CONSUL'l'ANTS.- The Com­ United States district court under the Fed­ (C) POLI'l'!CAL AI<'l•'IL!A'l'!ON.-Not more than mission may procure temporary and inter­ eral Rules of Civil Procedure for the United one-half of the members appointed from indi­ mittent services under section 3109(b) of title States district courts. viduals who are not Members of Congress 5, United States Code, at rates for individ­ (4) SERVICE OJ:o' PROCESS.-All process of any may be of the same political party. With re­ uals not to exceecl the maximum annual rate court to which application is made under spect to members who are Members of Con­ of basic pay payable for GS- 18 of the General paragTaph (2) may be served in the judicial gTess, not more than one-half may be of the Schedule. district in which the person required to be same political party. (e) S'l'AFF OJ<' FEDERAL, AGENC!ES.-Upon re­ served resides or may be found. (d) CONTINUATION OF MEMBF,RSHIP.- If a quest of the Commission, the head of any (h) IMMUNI'rY .-Except as provided in this member was appointed to the Commission as Federal department or agency may detail, on subsection, a person may not be excused a Member of Congress and the member a reimbursable basis, any of the personnel of from testifying or from producing evidence ceases to be a Member of Congress, or was that department or agency to the Commis­ pursuant to a subpoena on the gTound that appointed to the Commission because the sion to assist it in carrying· out its duties the testimony or evidence required by the member was not an officer or employee of under this Act. subpoena may tend to incriminate or subject any government and later becomes an officer SEC. 7. POWERS OF COMMISSION. that person to criminal prosecution. A per­ or employee of a government, that member (a) HEARINGS AND SESSIONS.- The Commis­ son, after having claimed the privileg·e may continue as a member for not longer sion may, for the purpose of carrying out against self-incrimination, may not be than the 60-day period beg"inning· on the date this Act, hold hearing·s, sit and act at times criminally prosecuted by reason of any that member ceases to be a Member of Con­ and places, take testimony, and receive evi­ transaction, matter, or thing which that per­ gTess, or becomes such an officer or em­ dence as the Commission considers appro­ son is compelled to testify about or produce ployee, as the case may be. priate. The Commission may administer evidence relating· to, except that the person (e) TERMS.- oaths or affirmations to witnesses appearing may be prosecuted for perjury committed (1) IN GENERAL.-Each member of the Com­ before it. during the testimony or made in the evi­ mission shall be appointed for the life of the (b) POWERS OF' MEMBERS AND AGEN'l'S.-Any dence. Commission. member or agent of the Commission may, if (i) CONTRACT AUTHORI'rY.-The Commission may contract with and compensate g·overn­ (2) V ACANCIES.-A vacancy in the Commis­ authorized by the Commission, take any ac­ ment and private ag·encies or persons for the sion shall be filled in the manner in which tion which the Commission is authorized. to purpose of conducting research or surveys the orig·inal appointment was made. take by this section. (f) BASIC PAY.- (c) OBTAINING OFFICIAL DATA.-The Com­ necessary to enable the Commission to carry out its duties under this Act, and for other (1) RATES OF PAY.- Except as provided in mission may secure directly from any de­ services. paragraph (2), each member of the Commis­ partment or agency of the United States in­ sion shall be paid at a rate not to exceed the formation necessary to enable it to carry out SEC. 8. REPORTS. daily equivalent of the annual rate of basic this Act. Upon request of the Chairperson of (a) PRELIMINARY REPOR'r.-The Commis­ pay payable for level IV of the Executive the Commission, the head of that depart­ sion shall submit to the President and the Schedule under section 5315 of title 5, United ment or agency shall furnish that informa­ CongTess a preliminary report not later than States Code, for each day during· which such tion to the Commission. 18 months after the date on which all the members of the Commission have been ap­ member is eng·aged in the actual perform­ (d) Gwrs, BEQUES'l'S, AND D8VIS8S.- The pointed. ance of duties of the Commission. Commission may accept, use, and dispose of (b) FINAL REPORT.-The Commission shall (2) PROHIIJITION OF COMPF,NSATION OF MEM­ gifts, bequests, or devises of services or prop­ submit a final report to the President and BERS OF CONGRl!"JSS.-Members of the Commis­ erty, both real and personal, for the purpose the Congress not later than 2 years after the sion who are Members of CongTess may not of aiding or facilitating the work of the Com­ date on which all the members of the Com­ receive additional pay, allowances, or bene­ mission. Gifts, bequests, or clevises of money mission have been appointed. fits by reason of their service on the Com­ and proceeds from sales of other property re­ SEC. 9. TERMINATION. mission. ceived as g"ifts, bequests, or devises shall be The Commission shall terminate 60 days (g) TRAVEL EXPENSES.- Each member shall deposited in the Treasury and shall be avail­ after submitting· its final report pursuant to receive travel expenses, including· per diem able for disbursement upon order of the Com­ section 8(b). in lieu of subsistence, in accordance with mission. SEC. 10. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS. sections 5702 and 5703 of title 5, United States (e) MAILS.-The Commission may use the Code. Amounts shall be made available to carry United States mails in the same manner and out this Act only to the extent such amounts (h) QuORUM.-8 members of the Commis­ under the same conditions as other depart­ sion shall constitute a quorum but a lesser are made available in advance in appropria­ ments and agencies of the United States. tions Acts. number may hold hearing·s. (f) ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT SERVICES.­ (i) CHAIRPERSON.- The Chairperson of the Upon the request of the Commission, the Ad­ Commission shall be elected by a majority of ministrator of General Services shall provide JUSTICE THURGOOD MARSHALL the members. to the Commission, on a reimbursable basis, (j) MEETINGS.-The Commission shall meet the administrative support services nec­ at the call of the Chairperson. essary for the Commission to carry out its HON. PAULE. KANJORSKI SEC. 6. DIRECTOR AND STAFF OF COMMISSION; responsibilities under this Act. OF PENNSYLVANIA EXPERTS AND CONSULTANTS. (g·) SUBPOENA POWER.- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES (a) DIRECTOR.-The Commission shall have (!) IN GENERAL.-The Commission may Tuesday, January 26, 1993 a Director who shall be appointed by the issue subpoenas requiring· the attendance Chairperson. The Director shall be paid at a and testimony of witnesses and the produc­ Mr. KANJORSKI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today rate not to exceed the maximum rate of tion of any evidence relating· to any matter in sadness at the death of a respected jurist January 26, 1993 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 1301 and in appreciation for a lifetime of public INTRODUCTION OF THE INVEST­ well as more frequent inspections of certain service. MENT ADVISER REGULATORY advisers based on enumerated risk factors, such as whether they have custody of client In sadness, I note the passing of a great ENHANCEMENT AND DISCLOSURE ACT OF 1993 funds, authority to exercise investment discre­ leader in American history, Justice Thurgood tion, are newly registered, or have been found Marshall, the conscience of the Court. HON. RICK BOUCHER to have deficiencies during previous examina­ Few people have touched so many lives as YMCA's as a model. on November 26, 1992. Mr. Benner highlights sexual liaison with six women at the same The Clarksville/Fort Campbell YMCA has our society's ruinous tendency to condone, time. also begun the popular and much-acclaimed even honor, persons who practice self and so­ Yes, just the kind of g·uy you would want water babies program. cially destructive behaviors. teen-ag·ers to consider, as the article went on I salute Executive Director Robert Knight to explain, "their most respected male role I make special note of this article not to be­ and his staff for the many services they pro­ model." little Ervin "Magic" Johnson. Magic was a fan­ vide, without fanfare perhaps, but never with­ My first response is to say, consider the tastic basketball player who elevated his pro­ out fail to the military community in Clarksville source. If there is any place in America fession to new levels. His athletic achieve­ where values and morality are out of whack, and Fort Campbell. ments should be marveled at and praised. it's California. Rather, I submit this article to remind our­ But this is just another indication of the totally out of proportion importance we SOCIAL SECURITY PRORATE BILL selves that we as a society must not honor or glorify the personal behaviors that Magic prac­ place on g·ames and the people who play them. HON. OLYMPIA J. SNOWE ticed by proclaiming him and other such per­ Those of you who stumble across this col­ sons as role models. Publicly condoning or OF MAINE umn occasionally may recall that this is a supporting the kinds of irresponsible and im­ soap box I've climbed on before. And, as a IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES moral behaviors that Magic and others like sports columnist, I must plead guilty to Tuesday, January 26, 1993 him practice is socially suicidal. being· a part of the process that contributes Ms. SNOWE. Mr. Speaker, today I am Let met remind my colleagues that as of to the glorification of athletes. January 1, 1993, the Centers for Disease I also admit that I admire Mag·ic Johnson. pleased to reintroduce legislation which would As a basketball player. prorate the Social Security check in the month Control [CDC] has recorded 260,000 cases of He could do some things on the court that of a beneficiary's death. AIDS in the United States. The CDC has also were truly extraordinary. Currently, when a Social Security bene­ conservatively estimated that another one mil­ But as the "most respected male role ficiary dies, his or her last monthly benefit lion Americans are infected with the HIV virus model?" January 26, 1993 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 1303 Uh, sorry. system of democratic government-the public cians control but by making duly appointed Yet, somehow, we have come to believe accountability of those who make important public officials solely responsible for the con­ that people with special athletic talents are monetary policy decisions, the current ab­ duct of monetary policy, by creating a formal inherently special people, and the ability to averag·e 30 points a g·ame, throw a 90-mph sence of any channel of formal communication channel of communication between the Presi­ fastball or rush for 100 yards makes them between the Federal Reserve and the admin­ dent and the Federal Reserve, and by provid­ automatically deserving of our admiration istration, and the veil of secrecy surrounding ing Congress and the American people with and respect. policymaking at the Federal Reserve. more and better information on the Federal Admiration for their talent, maybe. But The Federal Reserve occupies an anoma­ Reserve's policies and procedures. respect comes with a qualifier. It should be lous position within the Government of the I would now like to discuss these two bills. earned. United States. It is an enormously powerful in­ MONETARY POLICY REFORM ACT OF 1993 Some athletes have. And some do qualify stitution, but it does not conform to the normal The Monetary Policy Reform Act of 1993 as role models for our children. I'll even give you the name of one who has standards of Government accountability. would vest sole responsibility for the conduct the HIV virus. Power without proper accountability simply of monetary policy and open market oper­ Not Mag·ic Johnson * * * but Arthur Ashe. does not fit into the American system of de­ ations in the seven-member Board of Gov­ Off the top of my head, here are some oth­ mocracy. ernors of the Federal Reserve System and ers deserving· of the admiration of our youth: Through its control over monetary policy the would create a special new Federal Open Julius Erving, one of the classiest athletes Federal Reserve affects the lives of all Ameri­ Market Advisory Council through which the I've ever been around. cans. It has the power to decide who prospers Arnold Palmer, who never met a strang·er. presidents of the regional Federal Reserve Ex-Chicago Bear Walter Payton, who ran and who fails. The path that the Federal Re­ banks could advise the Board on monetary hard every play and never complained. serve sets for monetary policy and interest policy. Dave Dravecky, the Giants pitcher who rates affects every business person, worker, The Federal Reserve System consists of the lost his pitching· arm to cancer but continues consumer, borrower and lender in the United Board of Governors in Washington and the 12 to display incredible courage. States and has a major impact on the overall regional Federal Reserve banks. The Board of Heather Farr, who would have been an performance of the economy, as we became Governors has seven members, who are ap­ LPGA star but also is fig·hting· cancer with painfully aware during the 1990-91 recession pointed by the President and confirmed by the the same kind of courage. Butler legend Tony Hinkle, who died two and the anemic recovery since. Senate to 14-year terms. The Governors of months ago but left a legacy of loyalty and The independence that the Federal Reserve the Federal Reserve are thus duly appointed a lesson on how to be both a coach and a gen­ must have to insulate monetary policy from Government officials who are responsible to tleman. political pressures also removes the Fed from the President and Congress, and through Just to name a few. the normal processes of accountability that them to the American people, for their conduct But there are even more people out there apply to every other agency of the Federal in office. who can qualify as sports role models for our Government. We must address a very difficult The Federal Reserve bank presidents, in youth. How about the hundreds of thousands of and perplexing problem-how to make the contrast, owe their jobs to the boards of direc­ parent and volunteers who g·ive their time to Federal Reserve more accountable to the tors of the regional banks-boards dominated administer, coach and officiate youth American people without jeopardizing its inde­ by local commercial banks. Neither the Presi­ leag·ues and prog-rams, not just in football, pendence and its ability to conduct monetary dent nor Congress has any role in selecting basketball and baseball, but in tennis, gym­ policy free of political pressure. the presidents of the Federal Reserve banks. nastics, swimming, soccer, wrestling· and No other government agency enjoys the Some of the bank presidents are career em­ track and field? How about the cops who run Fed's prerogatives. ployees, others have backgrounds in banking, Police Athletic League sports programs in Monetary policy is decided in secret, behind business and academics; none are duly ap­ inner city neighborhoods? How about all of closed doors. those who bring the joy of sports and com­ pointed Government officials. Nonetheless, petition to the mentally and physically dis­ The Federal Reserve is not required to con­ they participate in monetary policy decisions abled throug·h Special Olympics? sult with Congress or the administration before through their membership on the FOMC, As we g·ather around tables on this setting money or interest rate targets, even where they cast 5 of the 12 votes that deter­ Thanksg·iving· Day, these are the people in though its power affects the financial well­ mine monetary policy and interest rates. sports-the ones doing· it for love, not for being of every American. The role of the Federal Reserve bank presi­ money-who deserve our g-ratitude, our re­ The Fed waits 6 weeks before releasing pol­ dents-and the broader issue of the influence spect and, yes, our admiration. icy decisions. of the Nation's banks and of private interests Same goes for our parents, our teachers and our clerg·y. The President, who is responsible for the on the Federal Reserve-has been a source Mag'ic Johnson? Yes, he was one terrific performance of the economy and is blamed if of concern ever since Congress decided to es­ basketball player. things go wrong, often must wait until late in tablish the Federal Reserve in 1913: Nothing more, nothing less, no matter his term to appoint a new Chairman of the In the initial draft of the Federal Reserve what a bunch of kids in California mig·ht Federal Reserve Board. President Clinton, for Act, some Members of Congress proposed think. example, will not be able to appoint a new that the Nation's banks be allowed to appoint But, Dads, there is g·ood news in that sur­ Fed Chairman until March 1996. up to half of the members of the Federal Re­ vey. At least we finished ahead of Michael Jor­ The Fed's budget is not published in the serve Board. President Wilson's position, dan. U.S. Government budget, even though it which was adopted by Congress, was that: spends about $1.7 billion per year. Only 7 per­ The Government should control every member cent of Federal Reserve expenditures are de­ of the Board on the ground that it was the FEDERAL RESERVE REFORMS tailed in the U.S. Government budget for fiscal function of the Government to supervise this INTRODUCED year 1992-the $115 million spent by the system, and no individual, however respect­ Board of Governors. able should be on this Board representing pri­ HON. LEE H. HAMILTON The presidents of the 12 Federal Reserve vate interests. OF INDIANA banks, who participate in monetary policy de­ During the 1920's, when uncoordinated IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES cisions on the Federal Open Market Commit­ open market operations by the Federal Re­ tee [FOMC], are neither appointed by the serve banks were disrupting the markets for Tuesday, January 26, 1993 President nor confirmed by the Senate. Treasury securities, Treasury Secretary An­ Mr. HAMILTON. Mr. Speaker, today I am in­ Even though the Federal Reserve engages drew Mellon argued that the properly ap­ troducing two bills that would make substantial in more than $1 trillion in transactions in the pointed public officials on the Federal Reserve improvements in the structure and practices of money markets each year, most of these ac­ Board, and not the Federal Reserve banks, the Federal Reserve System-the Monetary tivities are exempt from audit by the GAO or should be responsible for regulating open mar­ Policy Reform Act of 1993 and the Federal any other outside agency. ket operations and that: The Federal Reserve Reserve Reform Act of 1993. The bills that I am introducing today aim to banks shall not make any further purchases of These bills address three issues of great im­ make the Federal Reserve more accountable Government securities, or bills, for the pur­ portance to the American economy and our to the American people, not by giving politi- pose of increasing their earning assets without 1304 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS January 26, 1993 first getting the express approval of the Fed­ duct of monetary policy and open market op­ Board-with the advice and consent of the eral Reserve Board. erations. The bank presidents would no longer Senate-1 year after taking office, at the time When Congress rewrote the banking laws have a vote on monetary policy, but the Board when the first regular opening would occur on during the 1930's, the Federal Reserve of Governors would still have the benefit of the Federal Reserve Board. This would make Board's Chairman, Marriner Eccles, with the their advice. the Fed Chairman's term basically cotermi­ full support of President Roosevelt, proposed Power without accountability does not fit the nous with the term of office of the President of to vest sole responsibility for open market op­ American system of democracy. In no other the United States. erations in the Board, along with its other re­ Government agency do private individuals The current Chairman of the Board of Gov­ sponsibilities for monetary policy. This provi­ make Government policy. The Monetary Policy ernors, Alan Greenspan, was appointed by sion was opposed by the banks; in the final Reform Act of 1993 will now apply this same President George Bush and will hold that of­ draft of the Banking Act of 1935, a rotating principle of democracy to the Federal Re­ fice until March 1996, more than 3 years into group of five Federal Reserve bank presidents serve. President Clinton's term. Fortunately, Chair­ was allowed to share voting responsibility for This bill is also being introduced in the Sen­ man Greenspan appears to want to work with, open market operations with the seven mem­ ate today by Senators PAUL SARBANES, the not against, President Clinton. Even though bers of the Board of Governors of the Federal vice chairman of the Joint Economic Commit­ Mr. Greenspan was not appointed by Presi­ Reserve, the new formal name for the Federal tee; JIM SASSER, chairman of the Senate dent Clinton, we all hope that will not cause Reserve Board. Budget Committee; DONALD RIEGLE, chairman any significant problems with monetary policy This situation, in which private individuals of the Senate Banking Committee; and BYRON or the recovery of the economy. But if it turns who are neither appointed by the President of DORGAN, who cosponsored the bill during the out that Chairman Greenspan cannot work to­ the United States nor confirmed by the Senate last Congress while he was a Member of this gether with President Clinton, the result could nonetheless directly participate in monetary House. be serious damage to the American economy policy decisions, is an anomaly in our system FEDERAL RESERVE REFORM ACT OF 1993 and a paralysis of economic policy. This is a of democratic government. Nowhere else in The Federal Reserve Reform Act has five risk the country should not take. the Government are private individuals simi­ major provisions: The Federal Reserve Reform Act would ad­ larly permitted to participate in decisions which First, it would require the Secretary of the dress this by having the President appoint the have an enormous influence over the prosper­ Treasury, the Chairman of the Council of Eco­ Fed Chairman to a 4-year term beginning 1 ity and well-being of millions of Americans. nomic Advisers, and the Director of the Office year after taking office, when there will be a Almost all Government agencies make ex­ of Management and Budget to meet three new vacancy on the Board in any event. Each tensive use of private citizens in an advisory times a year on a nonvoting basis with the appointee will still be subject to Senate con­ status. The Federal Reserve, for instance, has Federal Open Market Committee, to consult firmation, as under current law. Giving the three major advisory panels which meet with on monetary and fiscal policy. President 3 years of a term with a Federal Re­ the Board of Governors three to four times a Two of the required meetings would take serve Chairman of his own choosing is surely year-the Federal Advisory Council, a panel of place just before the FOMC sets its annual preferable to the possibility under current law 12 bankers which advises the Board of Gov­ money growth targets in February and July of a lengthy period where the President and ernors "on all matters within the jurisdiction of and reports to Congress, as required by the Fed Chairman cannot work together. the Board," according to the Federal Re­ Full Employment and Balanced Growth Act of Third, this bill would require the FOMC to 1978. The third meeting would occur in the fall serve's 1990 annual report; the Consumer Ad­ disclose immediately any changes in the tar­ at the start of the administration's annual visory Council, composed of academics, State gets of monetary policy, i.1cluding its targets budget cycle. These meetings will bring to­ for monetary aggregates, credit aggregates, government officials, representatives of the fi­ gether the key members of the fiscal and prices, interest rates, or bank reserves. nancial industry, and representatives of monetary policymaking teams. The FOMC currently keeps major policy de­ consumer and community interests, which ad­ The purpose of the meetings is to improve cisions secret for 6 weeks after they are made vises the Board on consumer financial serv­ the flow of information between the adminis­ and carried out. Most other Government agen­ ices; and the Thrift Institutions Advisory Coun­ tration and the Federal Reserve. Currently, cies must not only publish decisions in the cil, composed of representatives from credit there is no formal channel of communication Federal Register before they can take effect, unions, savings and loan associations, and between the President and the Fed. At times, most in fact must publish proposed decisions savings banks, which advises the Board on is­ various Presidents and their economic advis­ for public comment before they can even be sues pertaining to the thrift industry. Other ers have been reduced to carrying on policy issued in final form. Government agencies have similar advisory disputes by publicly sniping at the Fed through While secrecy may help insulate the Federal panels. the press. Reserve from criticism, secrecy has two eco­ But nowhere other than the Federal Re­ In the past, the Fed Chairman and the nomic costs. serve are representatives of private interests Treasury Secretary tried to maintain some First, secrecy makes capital markets oper­ permitted to have a vote on Government pol­ communication through informal weekly break­ ate less efficiently. The Federal Reserve's po­ icy. This is the proper function of Government fast meetings, but this process depends too sition on this can be defended only if you be­ officials who have either been elected by the heavily on the personalities involved; Under lieve that ignorance is better than knowledge. people or duly appointed and confirmed in the Treasury Secretary Nicholas Brady, the proc­ But one of the major conclusions of micro­ appropriate manner, and that is the way it ess broke down and the meetings became economic theory is that thorough and com­ should be at the Federal Reserve as well. very sporadic. I understand that Chairman plete information is a requirement for markets The bill that Representative OBEY and I are Greenspan and Treasury Secretary Lloyd to work efficiently. This applies to financial introducing today would address this con­ Bentsen plan to reinstate the weekly breakfast markets as well as to markets for goods and troversy by going back to the first principles meetings, and I welcome that. services. laid out by Presidents Wilson and Roosevelt, But it is not enough. These meetings do not Second, secrecy is unfair to small investors. that properly appointed Government officials involve all the major participants in monetary When the Federal Reserve makes a policy should be responsible for the conduct of mon­ policy decisions and this process requires no change, large investors and Wall Street firms etary policy at the Federal Reserve. formal presentation or discussion of economic can employ experts to monitor the Federal Re­ The Monetary Policy Reform Act of 1993 goals or plans. Under the Federal Reserve serve and decipher its activities in the financial has two major provisions. First, the bill would Reform Act, the administration will have a for­ markets. This gives them an advantage over dissolve the Federal Open Market Committee mal avenue to present its program for the small investors, borrowers, and others who and make the Board of Governors of the Fed­ economy to the FOMC and lay out its goals don't have resources to employ "Fed-watch­ eral Reserve responsible for monetary policy and targets for monetary policy. The members ers" to interpret and anticipate Fed policy and open market operations. Second, it would of the FOMC will also have an avenue to con­ changes. create a Federal Open Market Advisory Coun­ vey their concerns about fiscal policy to the The solution is immediate release of Federal cil, through which the presidents of the 12 administration. Communication will flow both Reserve policy decisions, as the bill would re­ Federal Reserve banks could advise the ways. quire. This is a change that is widely sup­ Board of Governors on regional economic Second, the bill would allow the President to ported by economists and participants in finan­ conditions and other factors affecting the con- appoint a Chairman of the Federal Reserve cial markets. January 26, 1993 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 1305 Fourth, the bill would permit the Comptroller of interest received from the Treasury on the INDIA REPUBLIC DAY: AN OCCA­ General to conduct more thorough audits of Fed's holding of U.S. Government securities, SION TO CELEBRATE SHARED Federal Reserve operations, by removing se­ which the Fed acquired during open market UNITED STATES-INDIA COMMIT­ lected current restrictions on GAO access to operations conducted for monetary policy pur­ MENT TO DEMOCRACY the Federal Reserve. poses. Out of this $29 billion, paid mostly by The General Accounting Office is the watch­ taxpayers, the Federal Reserve will incur ap­ HON. FRANK PALLONE, JR. dog of Congress. It carries out that respon­ proximately $1. 7 billion in operating expenses. Ol•' NF,W ,JF,RS~JY sibility through financial and program audits of IN THE HOUS.I!; OF H.EPH..I!;S.I!;NTA'rIVES Government agencies. These audits are of tre­ About $1 billion of this will be for personnel mendous value to Congress. Not only do they costs. The rest will be for supplies, travel ex­ Tuesday, January 26, 1993 ferret out waste, fraud and abuse, they per­ penses, telephone and postage, printing Mr. PALLONE. Mr. Speaker, today, January form the even more important function of tell­ money, maintenance of equipment, amortiza­ 26, is one of the most important dates on the ing Congress when programs are not working tion of buildings, etcetera. The remainder of calendar for the people of India, as well as for and where programs can be improved. the Fed's revenues will be returned to the Indians who have settled in our country and For many years, from the mid-1930's to the Treasury, where it is listed in the budget as an throughout the world. Today marks the cele­ late 1970's, the Federal Reserve was exempt offsetting receipt. bration of Republic Day, a national holiday from GAO audits along with the other bank that inspires a degree of pride for Indians akin regulatory agencies, on the grounds that its The Federal Reserve Reform Act will not re­ to the feeling that the Fourth of July engen­ funds were not appropriated by Congress. In duce the Federal Reserve's control over its ders in Americans. 1978, the Federal Banking Agency Audit Act own budget. The bill will not subject the Fed­ On January 26, 1950, India became a Re­ authorized the GAO to audit the bank regu­ eral Reserve to the congressional appropria­ public, devoted to the principles of democracy latory agencies, allowing full audits of the tions process, nor will it give either Congress and secularism. At that time, Dr. Rajendra Comptroller of the Currency and the Federal or the administration any control over the Fed­ Prasad was elected as the nation's first Presi­ Deposit Insurance Corporation and limited au­ eral Reserve's spending. All it does is require dent. Since then, despite the difficult chal­ dits of the Federal Reserve. Since then, the that the data be published conveniently in the lenges of sustaining economic development GAO has conducted numerous audits of the U.S. Government budget, where spending by while reconciling her many ethnic and religious Fed's regulatory activities. These audits have every other Government agency is already list­ factions, India has stuck to the path of free and fair elections, a multiparty political system provided useful suggestions for reducing costs ed. This includes the Supreme Court, which at the Federal Reserve, improving regulatory and the orderly transfer of power from one has its budget published in the Government programs, and strengthening the banking sys­ government to its successor. tem with no noticeable harm to the Federal budget without any loss of independence. Although most Americans are perhaps unfa­ Reserve or its effectiveness in regulating Adopting the bill would thus implement a miliar with the anniversary that Indians cele­ member banks. basic principle of democracy that no Govern­ brate today, there is a rich tradition of shared Currently, the GAO is prohibited access to ment agency should take in and spend billions values between the United States and India. any Federal Reserve functions involving, first, of dollars without having its budget readily ac­ India derived key aspects of her constitution, transactions with a foreign central bank or for­ cessible to the public. particularly its statement of fundamental rights, eign government, second, any deliberations or from our own Bill of Rights. Just as the United actions on monetary policy matters, or third, The Federal Reserve Reform Act is being States proclaimed its independence from the any transactions made under the direction of cosponsored by Representative DAVID OBEY, British colonial order, so was India born of the the FOMC. Our bill would remove the last two who will be chairman of the Joint Economic struggle for freedom and self-determination. restrictions while retaining the restriction Committee during the 103d Congress. On the The Indian independence movement under the against GAO access to transactions with for­ Senate side, the bill is also being introduced inspired leadership of Mahatma Gandhi had eign central banks or foreign governments. today by Senator BYRON DORGAN, who also strong moral support from American intellec­ The final provision of the bill would require sponsored it in the House last year. tuals, political leaders, and journalists. One of that the Federal Reserve's annual budget be the greatest American leaders of the 20th cen­ In conclusion, in our Nation, the Govern­ published in the budget of the U.S. Govern­ tury, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., derived many ment. The Fed would submit its budget for the ment must be accountable to the people. The of his ideas of nonviolent resistance to injus­ current year and the 2 following years to the Federal Reserve, with its enormous power tice from the teachings and the actions of Ma­ President by October 16 of each year, and the over the economy and the well-being of the hatma Gandhi. Thus, we see a clear pattern of President would be required to print the Fed's American people, does not meet the normal Indian and American democracy inspiring and budget in the Government budget without standards of accountability in a democracy. enriching one another at every historical turn. change. The bills that Representative OBEY and I are In the years since Indian independence, The Federal Reserve's expenditures are not introducing today will make the Fed more ac­ United States-India relations have not always subject to approval by either the President or countable without impairing its ability to con­ lived up to the potential that our shared values Congress, unlike the budgets of other Govern­ duct monetarj' policy. The bills do not impose and commitment to democracy would argue ment agencies. Presidential or congressional or other outside for. Now that the cold war is behind us, there Despite the fact that the Federal Reserve controls on Fed policy. Instead, our bills ad­ is a growing need for the two largest democ­ takes in and spends billions of dollars each racies of the world to come closer and work dress the complex problem of increasing Fed­ year, the Federal Reserve's budget is not con­ together on a wide variety of initiatives, from veniently available to Congress or the public. eral Reserve accountability in a democratic security cooperation in southern Asia to envi­ Only a small fraction of the Fed's $1.7 billion society without jeopardizing the Federal Re­ ronmental protection initiatives. In 1991, trade of operating expenses were included in the serve's independence or injecting politics into between India and the United States was over U.S. Government budget for fiscal year monetary policy. $5 billion, and figures from the first three quar­ 1993-just the $115 million of expenses in­ In the 75 years since the Federal Reserve ters of last year show a 10-percent increase curred by the Board of Governors in Washing­ System was created, Congress has made a from 1991. Given the recent liberalization of ton. The details on this part of the Fed's budg­ number of changes in its structure and proce­ the Indian economy, I expect that figure to rise et, only 7 percent of the Federal Reserve's dures, adding responsibilities and powers from manifold over the coming years. I also hope total spending, appeared in part four of the that United States companies will initiate joint time to time and periodically revising its rela­ budget, at the very end of the section entitled ventures with Indian companies. Given the tionship with Congress and the administration. "Government-Sponsored Enterprises." number of highly trained personnel in India, it During 1993, the revenues of the Federal The bills that Representative OBEY and I are will benefit both countries in the long run. Reserve System will be about $20 billion. A introducing today continue this process by pro­ Through the caucus, I will be working for poli­ small fraction of these revenues, less than $1 posing a handful of evolutionary changes in cies that encourage this type of cooperation. billion, will consist of payments by banks for the practices and structure of the Federal Re­ As a means of generating interest and sup­ services provided by the Fed. Most will consist serve. port for better United States-India ties, I am in 1306 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS January 26, 1993 the process of organizing a congressional cau­ The National Breast Cancer Strategy Act It is our responsibility to ensure that they re­ cus on India. Our goals will include lobbying also reaches out to assist our research labs main part of the natural heritage that we leave the new administration to adopt a new focus and provides the National Cancer Institute with for future generations. on foreign policy that recognizes the stagger­ $300 million to support biomedical and behav­ In addition to the many people in Colorado ing importance of India, with her 800 million ioral research, research training, the dissemi­ who have worked so hard and patiently to people, as an important partner in building nation of health information, and other pro­ bring us to this point, I thank several key world peace and prosperity. We also intend to grams pertaining to breast cancer. And, in Members of Congress for their help in crafting enhance the involvement of Americans of In­ order to ensure to attract our best and bright­ this agreement. I especially appreciate the ef­ dian descent in our political process. In the est research talent, the bill establishes a Rose forts of our former House colleague BEN coming weeks, I will be contacting my col­ Kushner Scholarship Program to encourage NIGHTHORSE CAMPBELL, who will today intro­ leagues, urging them to get involved in build­ breast cancer research efforts in exchange for duce this proposal as a new Senator. I am ing a better relationship between our country repayment of educational loans. pleased that our senior Senator, Mr. HANK and India-a truly great world power that has Last, but certainly not least, the bill calls for BROWN, is joining BEN in that introduction. been way ahead of much of the rest of world full funding of the specialized programs of re­ Both of these gentleman have worked to­ in its commitment to the democratic values we search excellence [SPORES] in breast cancer, gether in a thoughtful way to make this con­ hold dear. prostate cancer, and lung cancer. sensus possible. Once again, let me congratulate India and On behalf of women and families whose Clearly, also, none of this would be happen­ all of her people on this exciting and special lives have been affected by breast cancer, I ing without the yeoman's work and sincere occasion. urge my colleagues to lend their support to personal dedication of recently retired Senator this important research bill and cosponsor the TIM WIRTH. To him, especially, I dedicate this National Breast Cancer Strategy Act. NATIONAL BREAST CANCER bill. STRATEGY ACT I also thank Congressmen GEORGE MILLER and BRUCE VENTO, both for their help in reach­ THE COLORADO WILDERNESS ing compromise on this water issue and for PRESERVATION AC'l' OF 1993 HON. MARILYN LLOYD their insistence on a quality product reflecting OI<' TENNESSEE the important national interests involved here. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES HON. DAVID E. SKAGGS The preamble of the Wilderness Act reads, Tuesday, January 26, 1993 OF COLORADO in part: Mrs. LLOYD. Mr. Speaker, today Represent­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES A wilderness in contrast with those areas ative PELOSI and I, along with 23 other breast Tuesday, January 26, 1993 where man and his own work dominate the cancer advocates in the House, are pleased to Mr. SKAGGS. Mr. Speaker, I am very landscape, is hereby recog·nized as an area reintroduce the National Breast Cancer Strat­ pleased to introduce today, along with my where the earth and its community of life egy Act, a comprehensive strategy originally are untrammeled by man, where man himself Representatives SCOTT MCINNIS and PAT is a visitor who does not remain. introduced by our friend and former colleague SCHROEDER, the Colorado Wilderness Preser­ Nowhere else in the United States Code is Mary Rose Oakar to attack the epidemic of vation Act of 1993. This legislation is the same breast cancer striking American women. Con­ as that being introduced today in the Senate. there another passage of statutory language gresswoman Oakar served as a tenacious It is the end product of nearly 12 years of very with such poetry. This is understandable. Even champion in the battle against breast cancer difficult negotiations with and among many in­ Congress can have its emotions stirred when it passes a wilderness act. and has made many important contributions in terest groups. this area. Her efforts will be carried on through This bill reflects a very significant agreement I urge the House to once more experience the reintroduction of this bill. This bill is iden­ among members of the Colorado delegation. that pleasure and make quick work of this leg­ tical to the one introduced in the 102d Con­ For those familiar with the geography and is­ islation. The agreements have been reached, gress and endorsed by the Breast Cancer Co­ sues of the West, it will come as no surprise the language is crafted, and, most important, alition. that this long struggle and the agreement in the spectacular wild lands of Colorado await It remains unconscionable that women have today's bills related primarily to the question of our gentle yet decisive action to protect them been dying for decades, yet we still do not water. for all time. know how to prevent breast cancer nor do we In October 1992, a compromise on water have a cure. It is also a national shame that rights language was finally agreed to by all NATIONAL GOOD TEEN DAY in our great country, full of the finest talent in parties and was passed by the Senate in the the world, breast cancer research has been final minutes of the 102d Congress. Unfortu­ given so little priority for so long. nately, for procedural reasons, the House was HON. JAMES A. TRAFlCANf, JR. The National Breast Cancer Strategy Act is not able to act on the bill. The bill I'm introduc­ OF' OHIO aimed at developing a comprehensive re­ ing today includes the exact same water com­ IN THE ·HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES search strategy to end this disease which promise. Tuesday , January 26, 1993 claimed the lives of 46,500 women and threat­ There is nothing that now stands in the way ened the lives of 181,000 women in 1992 of passing this landmark bill and providing de­ Mr. TRAFICANT. Mr. Speaker, I am intro­ alone. First, the bill would establish an Office serving and long-awaited protection for over ducing legislation today to designate January on Breast Cancer under the Assistant Sec­ 766,000 acres of Colorado. 16, 1994, as National Good Teen Day. As you retary of Health to ensure a unified strategy The lands included in this bill are among the may know, January 16, 1993, was designated and to coordinate the activities of the agencies best in Colorado, and that is no small distinc­ as National Good Teen Day by Congress and of the Federal Government and other public tion. the administration last year (Public Law 102- and private entities. Many of Colorado's 54 peaks over 14,000 503). The bill also seeks to establish a Breast feet high will be granted wilderness protection The concept of Good Teen Day was created Cancer Commission modeled after the AIDS in this bill, along with some of the largest ex­ by Mr. Robert Viencek, instructor of English at Commission to examine current efforts in both panses of alpine tundra in America, hundreds Salem High School in Salem, OH. It was at the public and private sectors relating to pre­ of cascading mountain streams, breathtaking his initiative that Salem City schools, the vention, early detection, treatment, education, mountain meadows, and thousands of acres mayor of Salem and the Ohio House of Rep­ and research on breast cancer. Tragically, of prime old growth forests. resentatives recognized January 16, 1992, as 200,000 individuals lost their lives to AIDS These lands comprise a major portion of Good Teen Day. He brought the concept to during the past decade and 500,000 women those that deserve wilderness protection. my attention last year and asked that I intro­ lost their lives to breast cancer during the Many others have been left out of this bill and duce his resolution at the national level. same timeframe. Certainly we can do more to deserve further consideration for possible fu­ In both 1992 and 1993, the Salem City save the lives of women in our Nation from ture legislation. school district celebrated the designation with this epidemic and the formation of a commis­ We who are now alive have been entrusted various festivities. This past year, Salem High sion with national stature offers a good start. with these marvelous lands as their stewards. School held an assembly where essay and art January 26, 1993 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 1307 contestants were honored and excerpts of let­ Richard also has served in many philan­ me in recognizing the Cincinnati Junior Strings ters from famous people regarding their teen thropic capacities, including the immediate as ambassadors of good will. years were read. I was fortunate enough to be past president of the Government Finance Of­ The Cincinnati Junior Strings is a string or­ a speaker at the assembly. Mr. Viencek is al­ ficers Association, member of the corporate chestra of the preparatory department, College ready planning a statewide Miss Good Teen board of directors of United Way, advisory Conservatory of Music, University of Cin­ Day pageant as part of next year's celebra­ board of the UCLA Graduate School of Busi­ cinnati. It is comprised of 60 young and gifted tion. ness, the board of directors and the executive musicians from ages 8 to 15, representing all I hope that with subsequent national des­ committee of the Los Angeles County Eco­ racial and ethnic backgrounds from both the ignations, beginning with my 1994 resolution, nomic Development Corp., the National Asso­ inner city and the suburbs. other communities will begin to observe the ciation of Counties taxation and finance steer­ In June 1992, this impressive group traveled creation of a day to focus on the positive ing committee, the national board of directors to the Far East to perform in Hong Kong, qualities of America's youth. Our Nation's of the Privatization Council, the editorial board Singapore, and China. While in Singapore, the teenagers represent an important part of our of the Municipal Finance Journal, and the Cincinnati Junior Strings performed for the society. The many physical and emotional board of advisors of the Public's Capital. dedication ceremonies of the outdoor amphi­ changes and character-building experiences Richard is a graduate of Pomona College theater at the World Trade Center. They also that teenagers go through are an important and UCLA and has been a frequent speaker performed three concerts for the Singapore concern. it is often easy to stereotype teen­ at the Public Securities Association, National Festival of the Arts. In 2 weeks these young agers as either those who have problems or League of Cities, Government Finance Offi­ people performed 10 concerts, representing those who excel. Teenagers should not simply cers Association, and other professional semi­ the university and the State of Ohio in exem­ be recognized for their intelligence, abilities, nars around the country and internationally. plary fashion. skills and talents, but rather for the good Mr. Speaker, Richard Dixon's long and dis­ I commend the Cincinnati Junior Strings, the which is inherent in all human beings. tinguished career has been one selflessly directors, and the parents, for dedicating Teenagers are the future of our great coun­ dedicated to advancing county government themselves to enriching our society both in the try. There are more than 24 million teenagers and the needs of people. I salute Richard United States and abroad. in the United States according to the 1990 Dixon on the occasion of his retirement. He census. Therefore, I believe that Mr. Viencek's has been and will continue to be a credit to idea should not be limited to one locality, but the county and the other institutions which he A BILL TO AMEND SECTIONS expanded once again to the national level I so ably has served. 401(a)(17) AND 401(1) OF THE IN- encourage my colleagues to join me in honor­ TERNAL REVENUE CODE ing the teens across America by cosponsoring National Good Teen Day. TRIBUTE TO ROSS BASS HON. HOW ARD COBLE OF NORTH CAROLINA AN OUTS'rANDING PUBLIC HON. DAN ROSTENKOWSKI IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES SERVANT RETIRES OF ILLINOIS Tuesday, January 26, 1993 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Mr. COBLE. Mr. Speaker, today I am re­ HON.CARLOSJ. MOORHEAD Tuesday , January 26, 1993 introducing legislation from last term to amend 01•' CALWOltNIA Mr. ROSTENKOWSKI. Mr. Speaker, Amer­ an arcane provision of our Tax Code govern­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ica lost a distinguished political leader when ing retirement plans. The need for taking this Tuesday, January 26, 1993 our former colleague Ross Bass died early action was brought to my attention by two Mr. MOORHEAD. Mr. Speaker, I rise today this year. He was in Congress for a dozen constituents, James and CyP.thia Matthews, to pay tribute to a remarkable public servant. years and regularly displayed a type of cour­ who are being penalized pursuant to the Tax Richard Dixon, chief administrative officer of age and leadership that many of us remember Reform Act of 1986 because they are married Los Angeles County, is retiring after almost 35 well. to each other. years of exemplary service to the people of Ross Bass and I served together briefly on The Matthews are both licensed physicians Los Angeles County. Richard's retirement is the Ways and Means Committee. We shared practicing in a five-person medical group. The an occasion to recognize the important con­ a belief that government should-and must­ organization's corporate stock is divided tributions he has made to county government, play a positive role in American society. He equally among the members; each participates not just in Los Angeles County, but across the voted for civil rights legislation, for instance, in a tax-qualified retirement plan. Nation as well. when it was not a popular idea in his home Section 401(a)(17) of the Tax Code limits On March 1, 1987, Richard Dixon was State of Tennessee. Nonetheless, he believed the annual compensation for each employee unanimously appointed as chief administrative it was the right thing to dcr-and voted accord­ participating in a qualified trust retirement plan officer by the Los Angeles County Board of ingly. to $200,000. This figure is adjusted annually Supervisors. As the chief administrative offi­ The voters respected his independence, for inflation. In lay terms, compensation is sim­ cer, Richard has the responsibility of admin­ electing him to the Senate on the basis of his ply that amount of money attributed each year istering a county budget of over $13 billion record here in the House of Representatives. to an employee who participates in such a re­ and some 87,000 county employees. This is At a time when the voters are cynical and tirement plan. As a practical matter, com­ no small responsibility, Mr. Speaker, and Rich­ suspicious of their elected representatives, it is pensation is the basis from which the em­ ard Dixon has carried out this mission with good to remember this good man. Our mem­ ployee draws his or her benefits upon retire­ dedication, energy, and with remarkable cre­ ory of his service could serve as an example ment. ativity and foresight. for many of us today as we confront a new set The provision hurts working couples with Mr. Speaker, prior to his being appointed of difficult problems. this further restriction: Any 5-percent owner of the chief administrative officer, Richard had an affected company or employee who is one served the county with distinction for nearly of the 10 highest paid company workers in a three decades including stints as county treas­ TRIBUTE TO THE CINCINNATI given year, his or her spouse, and any of their urer and tax collector as well as county budget JUNIOR STRINGS lineal descendants who have not attained 19 officer. before the close of the year are considered For his outstanding service, Richard has re­ HON. WILLIS D. GRADISON, JR. one employee for the purposes of section ceived many awards from his peers. These 01'' OHIO 401 (a)(17). In effect, this means that the Mat­ have included the City and State magazine's IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES thews, by virtue of their marriage, cannot par­ Outstanding County Executive of 1988 Award, ticipate in their retirement plan as individuals Southern California Personnel Management Tuesday, January 26, 1993 to the same extent as the other three group Association's Emery E. Olson Award in 1989, Mr. GRADISON. Mr. Speaker, as Rep­ members. and the Outstanding Public Servant Award resentative to the Second Congressional Dis­ Congress enacted this measure primarily to from the New York Municipal Forum in 1992. trict of Ohio, I ask my colleagues to join with discourage small businesses from padding 1308 EXTENS.IONS OF REMARKS January 26, 1993 their payrolls and pension plans with spouses pen or word of mouth that could portray it any I want to commend the work of the Martin and children of key employees who do little, if better than Johnny did." Luther King, Jr. Federal Holiday Commission. any, work. This scenario necessarily contrasts Johnny Most was possessed with an indom­ In particular, I want to recognize the selfless with that involving the Matthews, both of itable spirit and passion that carried over into work of its Chairperson, Mrs. Coretta Scott whom routinely devote 70 hours or more per everything he did. As his health declined in re­ King; its executive director, Mr. Lloyd Davis; week to their practice. Given this background, cent years, Johnny remained active in radio and the many dedicated and committed staff the limitations imposed on legitimately hard­ and charitable activities. If a child was sick or members. When the Commission first began working couples by section 410(a)( 17) hardly money needed to be raised for a cause, John­ its work, only 17 States observed the King hol­ seem fair. ny would be there if only by sheer force of will. iday. Today, thanks to the coordinating efforts My bill corrects this problem in a narrowly His only love in life greater than the Celtics of the Commission, all but one State observes confined and straightforward way. For the pur­ was for his family, especially his children and Dr. King's birthday with a paid holiday, and poses of determining each employee's com­ it is for this love that he would most want to over 100 foreign countries celebrate the occa­ pensation, the restriction attributing compensa­ be remembered. sion, as well. tion between spouses will not apply if both Johnny Most is an institution in Boston that In providing assistance and guidance to spouses are licensed to perform services in will not be forgotten and cannot be duplicated. States and organizations with respect to the the same professional field and perform these Words will never do justice to the love and af­ observance of the King holiday, the Commis­ services on a full-time basis for the same em­ fection with which his memory will be cher­ sion responds to thousands of inquiries and ployer. This slight adjustment will ensure that ished. Some are surprised when they find out distributes a wide array of educational mate­ both spouses are treated equitably and equal­ that Johnny's avocation in life was poetry. rials. The Commission also publishes a news­ ly, relative to each other as well as their co­ Celtics fans everywhere, though, know that letter, Living the Dream, which provides infor­ workers. It should be noted that my bill would Johnny Most was poetry every time that he mation to holiday observers around the coun­ retain the section 401 (a)(17) restriction in all picked up a microphone. try. other cases. Equally important, the Commission has In this regard, I more than welcome any sponsored activities which promote Dr. King's suggestions from my colleagues, especially THE EIGHTH ANNUAL OBSERV­ goals of racial equality and nonviolent social those serving on the Ways and Means Com­ ANCE OF THE BIRTH OF MARTIN change. His teachings are promoted through mittee, as to how the overall abuse leading to LUTHER KING, JR. the Commission's participation in projects on the creation of section 401(a)(17) can be issues such as drug abuse, illiteracy, voter eliminated in a just manner. I am not inter­ HON. 1110MAS C. SAWYER registration, and urban economic develop­ ested in spotlighting this particular bill so much 01~ OHIO ment. as I am in supporting a vehicle which can IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES This year the Commission is planning some very exciting events. Included among these pass and will afford the Matthews and others Tuesday, January 26, 1993 like them the relief they deserve. events are a unity ceremony; an observance Mr. Speaker, selective application of section Mr. SAWYER. Mr. Speaker, on Monday, at the Lincoln Memorial on the 30th anniver­ 401(a)(17) of the Tax Code is not the front­ January 18, 1993, we observed the 64th anni­ sary of the historic March on Washington, burner issue of the 103d Congress. But it versary of the birth of America's greatest civil which will include the dedication of the First does speak to a basic concern which per­ rights leader, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Amendment Museum; and the National "I meates all our work: fairness. I urge my col­ Martin Luther King, Jr. was the central force Have A Dream" Youth Assembly. leagues to support me in this endeavor. in the civil rights movements during the time of The First Amendment Museum will honor in­ its greatest achievements, from 1957 to 1968. dividuals, such as Dr. King, who went to the The civil rights movement was not a struggle Lincoln Memorial to exercise their rights of TRIBUTE TO JOHNNY MOST for black Americans alone. It was a struggle to freedom of speech, assembly, and petitioning ensure equality of opportunity for all Ameri­ the government to redress wrongs. The con­ HON. JOHN JOSEPH MOAKLEY cans. While imprisoned for demonstrating in cept for this museum originated from a group OF MASSACHUSETTS Birmingham, AL, Dr. King issued his "Letter of Scottsdale, AZ, high school students who from Birmingham City Jail," in response to his IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES wanted to become involved in the democratic critics. In that letter he stated, "Injustice any­ process and committed themselves to a Tuesday, January 26, 1993 where is a threat to justice everywhere." This project that will help pass on Dr. King's legacy Mr. MOAKLEY. Mr. Speaker, this month the statement is just as true today as it was when to future generations. While this project was city of Boston lost one of its most beloved it was written 30 years ago. not directly sponsored by the Commission, the public figures. Johnny Most, the voice of the This year is a very special year for the King Commission should be recognized for the sub­ Boston Celtics for over 37 years, passed away family and the nation as a whole. Nineteen stantial technical and educational assistance it at the age of 70. In a world where the word ninety-three marks the 10th anniversary of the provided to the Department of the Interior. "legend" is used far too often Johnny Most establishment of the Martin Luther King, Jr. The 5th Annual National "I Have A Dream" was the real thing. Johnny's unique style and Federal Holiday Commission, on which I have Youth Assembly will be held in Washington, boundless devotion captured the hearts and the pleasure to serve; the 10th anniversary of DC. The first youth assembly was attended by minds of Celtics fans throughout the world. His the enactment of the King holiday; the 25th approximately 210 young people. Since that presence "high above courtside" will be sorely anniversary of Dr. King's tragic assassination time, attendance has grown to over 900. The missed but not soon forgotten. in Memphis, TN; and the 30th anniversary of assembly is built around Dr. King's appeal for Johnny was easily as much a part of the the March on Washington and Dr. King's time­ youth to make a career of humanity by com­ Celtic family as Larry Bird or Red Auerbach. less "I Have A Dream" speech. mitting themselves to becoming better per­ Red has always credited him for creating the Nineteen ninety-three also will be a year of sons, helping America to be a greater nation, Celtics popularity in New England and, other opportunities. We have a new administration and working for a finer world in which all per­ than Red, Johnny is the only nonplayer in and Congress that better represent the diver­ sons might live freely with justice and oppor­ Celtics history whose presence elicited imme­ sity of our country. Now is the time to renew tunity. diate standing ovations from the Boston Gar­ our commitment to Dr. King's legacy of equal­ These two events get to th~ heart of what den crowd. Tommy Heinson, a former Celtics ity and social progress through nonviolence. the Commission is all about: passing Dr. player and coach, perhaps said it best when Now is the time to address the consequences King's legacy and teachings to our children he stated that "Johnny Most brought basket­ of rapid change in the racial and ethnic com­ who will shape the future of the community of ball into the kitchens, the living rooms, and, position of our population. Now is the time to nations. most of all, into young boys bedrooms late at prepare our young people to participate fully in As chairman of the Subcommittee on Cen­ night. He portrayed basketball as a morality a service-oriented economy that often de­ sus and Population, which has oversight re­ play in an area that was known mostly as a mands a higher level of skills and training. Fol­ sponsibility for Federal holidays and holiday hockey town. He made heroes of us all and I lowing these steps is the only way that we can commissions, I would be remiss if I did not dare say there aren't any people today with keep Dr. King's dream alive for all of us. mention that the Commission's work has been January 26, 1993 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 1309 hampered by a lack of sufficient funds. The School and taught a variety of classes, includ­ really the victim of a conspiracy between the Commission received no Federal funding prior ing physical education, math, and drivers' edu­ police and the defendant who got the special to 1990, and experienced difficulty developing cation, until his retirement in 1980. As an ad­ favon:;. Verdict: Acquittal. a successful fundraising program, due pri­ junct to his teaching career, Bob spent 12 Commons was stunned. "I had been marily to the competition of hundreds of other years as a professional baseball player and Mullinized,., he said. worthy causes seeking assistance from a manager with the New York Yankees organi­ For more than a g·eneration beginning in shrinking pool of private funds. zation. He also managed the Salt Lake City the mid-1950's, it was a g·ood bet that a dep­ Fortunately, support for the King holiday Bees. uty prosecutor seen walking· from a court­ continues to grow. Thus, the commissioners, Bob's service to the people of Norwalk has room with a blank look after losing· an open­ directors, staff, and volunteers press on. spanned over two decades. He served five and-shut case had been "Mullinized." Achievement of social change through non­ terms as mayor, and numerous terms as a The prosecutor's office once required rook­ ies to attend training· sessions to guard violent means in the former Soviet Union dem­ council member. During his 24 years, the city against the ailment, which had a simple onstrates the universality of Dr. King's prin­ of Norwalk has grown in size and stature, and cause: a smallish, gray-haired, smiling Irish ciples and message. As we contemplate Dr. today is one of California's finest cities. His lawyer named Owen M. Mullin. King's influence worldwide, we must face a legislative accomplishments included imple­ Lawyers, judg·es and cops agTeed: "Ownie'' continuing challenge here at home. It is a menting major residential, commercial, and in­ was the best. In Indianapolis, he was the challenge to carry out Dr. King's unfinished dustrial revitalization, significant transportation man. The guy that bank robbers, politicians agenda and a vision which consists of peace, projects, and a variety of social service pro­ and even the cops went to when they got in racial and cultural harmony, and inclusiveness. grams. Dutch. Despite a mid-career slip that got him in a jam of his own with the tax man, While maintaining an active role in civic Now, more than ever before in our Nation's Mullin g·ot the big cases. The old lawyers history, achieving racial and cultural harmony service, Bob also has been a member of the still told their new leg·al associates to sit in is a necessary goal and a formidable task. Re­ Southeast Recreation and Park District Board on this trial or that trial and watch Ownie sults of the 1990 census revealed that the fab­ of Directors, March of Dimes-Norwalk, and work. They would marvel at his ability to ric of our population is more diverse than ever. Boy Scouts of America-Frontier District. He take over a courtroom with his style, flair Twenty-five percent of us are people of color. has held positions with the League of Califor­ and demeanor. During the 1980's, the black population in­ nia Cities, Southern California Association of In an era that demanded that lawyers don creased by 13 percent; the Asian population Governments, National League of Cities, U.S. three-piece suits and use pseudo-Victorian English, Mullin would simply talk to the more than doubled; the Hispanic population Mayors, and California Contract Cities Asso­ jury, joke with the jury and, most of all, grew by 53 percent; and the native American ciation. In 1984, he was elected as an alter­ convince the jury his client was really the population rose by 38 percent. As we all are nate member of the Los Angeles County victim-of the system. aware, cultural and language differences can Transportation Commission and in 1989, was He's 75 now. His gTay mane is thinning· on often lead to social division and economic in­ appointed to the League of California Cities top, his official office is closed, his longtime equality. As Dr. King stated in this "I Have A Transportation Committee. aide Bobbi Kennison, likewise a courthouse Dream" speech, "We cannot walk alone." We Mr. Speaker, it is with pride that I rise to fixture, has retired. By the end of the year, can't. recognize my friend and one of Norwalk's es­ Mullin will have only a handful of cases left. He is semi-officially retired, unless, of The King holiday presents the opportunity teemed residents, Bob White, and I ask my course, somebody (with cash) calls with a for us to renew our commitment to Dr. King's colleagues in the U.S. House of Representa­ simple case that won't take much time. tives to join me in saluting him for his out­ dream of achieving racial harmony, cultural FROM HUMBLE BEGINNINGS tolerance, and equality of economic oppor­ standing record of service to the residents and The Ownie Mullin story reads like a text­ tunity. His vision must be our vision. His prin­ community of Norwalk. book study of the American Dream. ciples m•Jst be our guide. His hope must be A tough kid, only a g·eneration removed the hope of our youth. from Ireland's poverty, uses pluck and brains LA WYER REFLECTS ON ERA AS to rise from Fountain Square and Irish Hill KING OF THE COURTS to the inner circle of city leaders. After his THE OCCASION OF 'I'HE CITY OF political career, he parlays his gift of g·ab NORWALK'S COMMUNITY TRIB­ HON. ANDREW JACOM, JR. and connections into a successful criminal UTE TO BOB WHITE OF INDIANA law career. Mullins was born in 1918, two blocks from IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Fountain Square, the son of a woman born in HON. ESTEBAN EDWARD TORRES Tuesday, January 26, 1993 Ireland's County Mayo and a man one g·en­ OF CALIFOltNIA Mr. JACOBS. Mr. Speaker, if you have not eration removed from Mayo. IN 'l'HE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Mullin was reared in "the old neighbor­ yet met Owen Mullin, you have not yet met hood," as the St. Patrick Catholic parish Tuesday, January 26, 1993 the most unforgettable character you could was called. His father was a mailman, three Mr. TORRES. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to ever meet. uncles were cops, and his brother Jim is a re­ recognize my good friend, Bob White, former Indianapolis Star writer Joe Gelarden was tired cop. He gTaduated from the old (pre­ mayor of the city of Norwalk. Bob is being exactly the right person to describe this latter Emmerich) Manual Hig·h School in 1935 with day Clarence Darrow, Indianapolis's Owen M. a special award for scholarship but the De­ honored for his 24 years of dedicated public pression postponed colleg·e. service at a special ceremony on January 30, Mullin. [From the Indianapolis Star, Nov. 29, 1992) "I was lucky to get on with Greg·g· Cleaners 1993. as a dress washer for Sll a week for a 54-hour. Bob was born and raised in Norwalk, CA. In LA wv1m Rml•'Lb:C'l'S ON ERA As KING Ol" '!'HE week," he said. 1943, he received his bachelor of science de­ COURTS It had taken him five years to work his gree in education from the University of South­ a defense lawyer, I believed that most his military training· had taug·ht him more So he questioned a police detective over of them (his clients) were not g·uilty." than one way to solve a problem. and over, g·etting· deeper and deeper into the In most cases, he says, criminal prosecu­ Along· with g·uys such as Phil Bayt and case. It was a Friday afternoon and t.he jury, tion i::; not appropriate. John Christ, Mullin drifted into politics and judg·e and lawyers were anxious to g·o home "In my 45 years of practice, unfortunately, quickly acquired some clout. for the weekend. But Mullin kept up his if seems to me that most child molesters are Bayt was elected mayor in 1950. For men questioning·. siuk people. I am not sure we are helping· such as Christ and Ernie Burke, political Finally, he asked the detective if one of them with the criminal justice system." the witnesses used to live at another address. work led to seats on the Municipal Court NO'l' WHAT IT USJ.;J) TO Im bench. The detective didn't remember. For Mullin, it was a dual success: He was Mullin saw an opening·: "Wasn't that dis­ For Mullin, once the king of the Indianap­ appointed city attorney and elected county cussed at the bond hearing

69--059 0-97 VoL 139 (Pt. 1) 42 1312 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS January 26, 1993 market value for the privilege of grazing on the next 5 fiscal years. In turn, these savings cals, Inc. facility in South Brunswick, NJ as public lands, the same old arguments are can be used to fully fund Federal range im­ one of America's Best Plants of 1992. raised to prevent it. I think it is time for a provement activities on a "pay as you go" The managers and employees of Air Prod­ change. basis. ucts won this accolade because of their team­ Today, more than 58 years after passage of Simply stated, Mr. Speaker, the Fair Market the Taylor Grazing Act, much of the public Grazing for Public Rangelands Act of 1993 re­ work and their dedication to quality. The role rangeland is still in unsatisfactory condition. In quires the return of reasonable value for the of management at this South Brunswick plant fact, the Bureau of Land Management's own lease of publicly-owned assets. It is fair. It is is clear; it is to serve the workforce. The plant reports show that as much as 60 percent of reasonable. is an example of what can be accomplished the public rangeland will continue to be in fair I urge all of my colleagues to join as co­ when employees and managers work to­ to poor condition well into the next century. sponsors of the Fair Market Grazing for Public gether. According to a recent report by the Sec­ Rangelands Act of 1993. It will be good for The plant's strong employee involvement retaries of the Interior and Agriculture, the both the taxpayers and the environment. and empowerment programs have made it Federal Grazing Program costs more than $73 one of the 10 most innovative plants in the million to administer, but grazing fees equal United States. Once a month, workers are en­ only $27 million-of which, more than $5 mil­ TRIBUTE TO LT. CHRIS L. couraged to share ideas for improvement with lion was sent back to the States. So even the DICKERSON, U.S. NAVY management. In these meetings production past administration admitted that the annual workers are able to earn trust and accountabil­ subsidy to grazing program from the taxpayers HON. NORMAN SISISKY is at least $50 million each year. OF VIRGINIA ity. As a result, they work more hours unsu­ The only people that would be harmed by IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES pervised than they do supervised. raising Federal grazing fees would be those Tuesday, January 26, 1993 Since opening in 1974, the plant's goal has people who have these under-priced Federal Mr. SISISKY. Mr. Speaker, Lt. Chris been to strive continuously to achieve opti­ grazing leases. They would lose their subsidy Dickerson, U.S. Navy is completing his tour of mum efficiency. With the installation of a state­ and have to compete with the other 98 per­ duty as liaison officer at the Department of the of-the-art recycling system and implementation cent of all livestock producers, who have no Navy's Office of Legislative Affairs. I would like of improved yield programs, the plant has Federal leases. to take this opportunity to recognize some of been able to withstand two serious recessions We will all have to make sacrifices to put his superlative accomplishments. without laying off a single worker. the Federal Government back on track. Gov­ Chris received his commission from the U.S. ernment charity is as difficult to stop on west­ Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me Naval Academy in 1984 and was later des­ ern rangelands as it is in the ghettos of our in saluting the South Brunswick facility as a ignated a naval flight officer in April 1986. major cities. Since cattle prices have been at model for all American industry. Chris gained operational experience flying the a reasonably high level for the past 3 years, F-14 Tomcat aircraft, serving with VF-101 isn't it time that everyone paid their fair share? and VF-142 at NAS Oceana. In addition, I think it is. Chris served on the joint staff. I introduce this legislation today, because I IN HONOR OF RAY RAWSON, JR. Since reporting to the Navy's Office of Leg­ am concerned about the future of our range­ islative Affairs in January 1991, I have had the lands. I want to head grazing management in opportunity to observe his performance on the right direction. I believe that unless grazing both a formal and informal basis. I personally HON. JAMES H. BILBRAY fees are increased, the taxpayer will continue relied upon him to organize and execute a OF NEVADA to subsidize livestock that represents only 2 major congressional delegation to the North percent of total U.S. meat production; the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Atlantic Assembly in Madrid, Spain. Chris' ef­ costs of the grazing program will continue to forts, enhanced our relationship with our exceed receipts'; and the Government will con­ Tuesday, January 26, 1993 NATO allies. As a well seasoned traveler, es­ tinue to encourage overgrazing of our public corting a myriad of Members of Congress and Mr. BILBRAY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to lands. honor the life of a longtime Nevada resident Mr. Speaker, I believe Congress should their staffs, Chris epitomizes the highest and mourn the passage of Ray Rawson, Jr. begin to phase-in a more realistic grazing fee standards of professional conduct, leadership, beginning immediately. The Fair Market Graz­ and desire for perfection. A longtime Las Vegas resident and father of ing for Public Rangelands Act of 1993 does Chris has been instrumental in maintaining State Senator Ray Rawson, Mr. Rawson had just that. This new Federal rangeland grazing the flow of information between the Navy and resided with his family in Las Vegas since fee structure would produce a fiscal year 1993 Congress. He has promptly resolved thou­ 1952. A master carpenter, he started Rawson sands of time sensitive and difficult congres­ grazing fee for Bureau of Land Management Construction, Co., and specialized in custom sional inquiries. He operates easily under and U.S. Forest Service lands in 16 Western homes and other buildings in the Las Vegas pressure and his advice is always accurate. States of $2.56 per AUM. National Grasslands area. and so-called Eastern National Forests are I have every reason to expect that Chris will He served his country during World War II covered by other rules and regulations and perform in an outstanding fashion in his next are therefore excluded from this measure. Be­ assignment to carrier air wing two, NAS by assisting the fledgling nuclear research pro­ ginning in fiscal year 1994, the balance of the Miramar, CA. The Navy should continue to gram in building underground bunkers in fair market value for Federal grazing rights task Chris with the toughest of assignments. Washington State. Eventually, after two dec­ Lt. Chris Dickerson is respected for his would be phased-in as the Federal rangeland ades of experience in the southern Nevada knowledge and honesty by my colleagues on grazing fee is increased by no more than 33 building industry, he retired with his wife, both sides of the aisle. I know that they as percent per year until it is equal to the so­ Mable, to Logandale, where he tended to his well as I, will miss him and wish him "fair called westwide application of a modified mar­ orchard of grapes, apricots, and peaches. winds and following seas." ket value fee system as described by the Sec­ Throughout his life, Ray Rawson continued retaries of Interior and Agriculture in reports to his active involvement in the Church of Jesus Congress in 1986 and 1992. Under this so­ HONORING AIR PRODUCTS AND Christ of Latter-day Saints. He served as el­ called Modified Market Value Fee System, the CHEMICALS, INC. ders quorum president and a second coun­ fiscal year 1994 grazing fee would be approxi­ selor in the high priests. He and his wife mately $3.41 per AUM. The fiscal year 1995 HON. DICK ZIMMER served as volunteers in the St. George LOS fee could be raised to $4.52 per AUM. And, in OF NEW JERSEY Temple. fiscal year 1996, the grazing fee could in­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES crease again to $5.36 per AUM, depending on I ask my fellow members to join me now in market conditions. Tuesday, January 26, 1993 honoring the passing of this vital member of As a result of this action, Congress could Mr. ZIMMER. Mr. Speaker, lndustryWeek the southern Nevada community and express­ reduce the gazing subsidy significantly over recently named the Air Products and Chemi- ing our deepest sentiments to his family. January 26, 1993 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 1313 IS THIS PROGRESS? This Friday, she will once again be hon­ year, antichoice groups have stepped up their ored-this time as the chamber of commerce's terrorism, targeting clinics in acid attacks and HON. Bill EMERSON Person of the Year. Incidentally, this is not the the doctors who perform abortions with a vari­ 01<' MISSOURI first time the chamber has recognized her con­ ety of forms of harassment. Randall Terry of IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES tributions to the St. Charles community; 8 Operation Rescue has said "We're going to do Tuesday, January 26, 1993 years ago she was awarded the chamber's everything we can to torment these people, to Humanitarian Award. expose them for the vile, blood-sucking hy­ Mr. EMERSON. Mr. Speaker, last Friday, on Mr. Speaker, Elizabeth Rauch is a truly re­ enas that they are." He also advocated vio­ the 20th anniversary of Roe versus Wade, markable woman. It is a great honor for me to lence when he led a prayer for tragedies to President Clinton signed several Executive Or­ represent such an outstanding individual in befall the families of abortion providers. ders which reversed many of the pro-life poli­ Congress. This approach was encouraged by the Su­ cies that have developed over the years. With preme Court's recent ruling in Bray which held a stroke of the pen, President Clinton has de­ that Federal courts and law enforcement termined that taxpayer dollars will be used to THE REPRODUCTIVE FREEDOM agencies have no authority to stop antichoice refer pregnant women to abortion clinics, that PROTECTION ACT protesters who block access to abortion serv­ abortions will be provided in federally-sup­ ices. If this decision is allowed to stand, the ported military hospitals overseas, that Federal HON. NITA M. LOWEY women of America will not have the full sup­ dollars will be used to support the practice of OF NFlW YORK port of the Federal Government in protecting inducing abortions for fetal tissue research, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES their fundamental right to choose. and that Federal taxpayer dollars may now be If we believe in law and order in this coun­ Tuesday, January 26, 1993 given to organizations which actively promote try, we cannot sit idly by and accept such abortion in other countries. The result of all of Mrs. LOWEY. Mr. Speaker, we are embark­ threats of violence. Despite the heroic efforts this is clear: Federal taxpayer dollars will be ing on an important mission on behalf of of clinic staff, physicians, and supporters of used to support a multimillion dollar industry women and physicians across the country. I the right to choose, these vigilantes are having that survives by taking the lives of unborn chil­ have introduced legislation aimed at reducing an impact on access to abortion services in dren, even though an overwhelming number of the rash of abortion-related harassment which the United States. Increasing numbers of phy­ Americans do not support Federal funding of is on the rise around the country. sicians are refusing to provide this service, not abortion. While much of Congress' legislative focus in because they do not support the right to President Clinton campaigned on the theme the past has rightly been on thwarting the poli­ choose, but because they fear for their lives of "change." This may be "change" Mr. cies of antichoice administrations, we must and for their families' safety. Speaker, but is it progress? now confront antiabortion groups that have The result of their fear is more than evident. taken the law into their own hands and are Twenty years after Roe versus Wade, 83 per­ TRIBUTE TO ELIZABETH M. RAUCH successfully reducing access to abortion in cent of counties in the United States have no communities around the Nation. abortion services, and every year the number HON. JAMF.s M. TALENT Extreme radical activists within the anti­ of abortion providers in the United States abortion movement are acting as vigilantes, drops. Additionally, the number of medical OF MISSOURI not only in blocking clinics, but in harassing, schools requiring abortion training has plum­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES intimidating, and threatening doctors. They are meted to 12 percent. Tuesday, January 26, 1993 picketing homes, frightening children, and If these trends continue, women may have Mr. TALENT. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to threatening the lives of abortion providers. a legal right to make childbearing choices, but honor Elizabeth M. Rauch, an outstanding in­ Through these despicable means, they are they may not be able to exercise those rights. dividual who I am privileged to represent from making it difficult, if not impossible, for women Indeed, the legal right to choose will be mean­ Missouri's Second Congressional District. This to obtain abortions. In effect, they are saying ingless if women have no practical access to week she is being honored as the St. Charles that it does not matter what the Supreme critical services. County, MO Chamber of Commerce's Person Court or elected officials say. These people in­ Now is the time to turn the tide and stop of the Year, in recognition of her lifetime devo­ tend to impose their own views on American these illegal and heartless acts that are jeop­ tion to others. women through extra-legal means. Today we ardizing women's health care. Abortion provid­ Ms. Rauch is a role model for all Americans. remind those groups that abortion is still legal ers and women who want abortion services She gives of herself, not for personal better­ in this country, and that we are committed to cannot wait any longer for full protection under ment, but for the improvement of those around keeping it that way. the law. We must protect those providing safe, her. Over the years, Ms. Rauch has joined nu­ One courageous abortion provider, Dr. Sue legal abortion services and the women who merous community organizations, and she has Wicklund, flies 200 miles from Minnesota to are seeking to exercise their constitutionally­ left a lasting impact on each of them. She has North Dakota each week to provide abortion protected right. We cannot leave health care always quickly earned the respect of her peers services. Why? Because she is committed to providers and women vulnerable to those who and, as a result, is greatly valued by them. preserving the right to choose for women in a threaten violence notwithstanding legal protec­ She has held leadership positions in many of State that has no abortion providers of its tion for abortion rights. these organizations, and has made each of own. And her reward? Her home is picketed, The Reproductive Freedom Protection Act, them better. her driveway blocked, and fliers have been H.R. 519, would require local governments to Not surprisingly, she has often received distributed at her daughter's school saying that enforce existing harassment and disorderly each organization's highest level of recogni­ Dr. Wicklund is a baby killer. Her pleas for conduct laws against antichoice fanatics as a tion. When she volunteered for the local Red help to local law enforcement authorities have condition for receiving community develop­ Cross, she became chairman of their junior gone unanswered. She has to hire private se­ ment block grant [CDBG] funds. program, their hospital volunteers program, curity guards to protect her home. Congress has already enacted a require­ and their blood service program. In recogni­ And she is not alone. Health care providers ment that localities enforce trespassing laws tion, she was awarded the Red Cross Clara in nearly every State face similar instances of during clinic. blockades in order to receive Barton Service Award. At a local school, the harassment and stalking. In too many cases, those funds. H.R. 519 simply expands that re­ Academy of the Sacred Heart, she founded a local law enforcement officials have not en­ quirement by calling on communities also to mother's club to get parents more involved forced existing statutes which prohibit such protect abortion providers and women seeking with the school. Now, years later, she chairs behavior. abortions in the conduct of their personal and their endowment fund. She supports local Organizers of these groups have let it be professional lives. Lindenwood College by serving on the board known that we have not seen anything yet. As We cannot continue to condone the actions of directors. And she continues to support her antichoice forces see a change in the political of individuals who take the law into their own local hospital, where she has been a volunteer tides toward protecting abortion rights, they hands. We must stop them before they take for 34 years, by serving on their advisory are turning increasingly to antichoice terrorism away access to abortion services altogether. board and their foundation board. to achieve their political goals. During the last We must pass legislation to prod local govern- 1314 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS January 26, 1993 ments to enforce already existing local harass­ Representative where he was a strong de­ reform. He called on us to "reform our politics, ment laws to preserve the rights of American fender of the working man and organized so that power and privilege no longer shout women and their physicians. labor. In 1941, Abe Murdock won a seat in the down the voice of the people." The legislation I introduced has the en­ U.S. Senate. As a Senator, he was actively in­ We in Congress have an obligation to the dorsement of the National Coalition of Abor­ volved in guaranteeing Utah was granted its people who sent us here. Change begins with tion Providers, the National Abortion Federa­ fair share of water from the Colorado River. accountability to the people. That's why today tion, the National Abortion Rights Action He was a member of the Senate Committees I have personally taken two steps that I hope League, Planned Parenthood Federation of on Public Lands and Surveys, Territories and will set an example for others concerned Insular Affairs, Post Offices and Post Roads, America, the Westchester Coalition for Legal about reforming our institution. Abortion, and New York State Family Planning Banking and Commerce, and Judiciary. His in­ Advocates. fluence contributed greatly to Utah's becoming Today I announced that rather than accept I look forward to working with my colleagues a leading State in the West. the 3.2 percent [$4100) cola given to members to pass this critical legislation. In 1949, President Truman appointed him to of Congress in January, I will devote that por­ the National Labor Relations Board where he tion of my salary to a scholarship account I served two 5-year terms. He was then ap­ have established that offers scholarships to RENAMING THE BEAVER, UT, POST pointed to a Presidential panel which ad­ students from across my district. Two years OFFICE TO HONOR ABE MURDOCK dressed labor-management relations in the ago I began this tradition by refusing to per­ atomic energy industry. As a panel member, sonally accept the congressional pay raise, in­ HON. JAMFS V. HANSEN Mr. Murdock's insight and experience made a stead opening this scholarship. I believe it dif­ OF UTAH significant contribution. ficult for members of Congress to continue to Abe Murdock was a man of integrity and IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES accept regular pay increases-even COLA's­ fortitude; Utah is proud of his representation. while working families are struggling to cope Tuesday, January 26, 1993 His family, friends, and associates ask for your with a prolonged recession. support in placing his name on the Beaver Mr. HANSEN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today on I have also co-sponsored legislation intro­ City Post Office to honor his life of public serv­ behalf of the citizens of Beaver, UT, to intro­ duced by Congressman CHRIS SHAYS that de­ ice. duce legislation which pays tribute to Mr. Abe mands that Congress become accountable to Murdock, a former U.S. Congressman and all the laws that govern the rest of our nation. Senator. It is an honor to bring a bill to the MAKING CONGRESS ACCOUNTABLE We have for too long made laws that apply to floor which proposes to rename Beaver's post TO THE PEOPLE the rest of America but failed to implement office as the Abe Murdock U.S. Post Office rules that will apply these same laws to Con­ Building. You may recall that the House unani­ gress. These are good laws: the Americans mously passed this bill during the 102d ses­ HON. ROSA L. DeLAURO OF CONNECTICUT with Disabilities Act, the Fair Labor Standards sion. Unfortunately, the Senate attached a Act, the Civil Rights Act to name a few. provision which could not be agreed to and IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the bill did not see the light of day. It is my Tuesday, January 26, 1993 Congress will win the respect of the people hope that we can pay homage to a respected Ms. DELAURO. Mr. Speaker, with the spirit when it begins to show that it understands man in the 103d Congress by officially renam­ of the inaugural still fresh in our minds, it is what they feel. That we feel the same pain ing the Beaver, UT, post office after him. important that Congress act quickly in a man­ that they do, that we will make the same sac­ In 1923, Abe Murdock was elected county ner that demonstrates that we hear and will rifices they are forced to, and that we can live attorney of Beaver County where he estab­ heed the call of the American people for within the rules we establish for the rest of the lished a respected reputation as a specialist in change and accountability. Nowhere can we nation. irrigation law. He held this position for 9 years make a stronger case than here at home. I urge my colleagues to follow this lead. Re­ and was then elected to the U.S. House of Last Wednesday President Clinton chal­ member the challenge the people gave to our Representatives. He served three terms as a lenged this institution to begin the process of government last November-and act.