S7420 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE July 21, 2000 with the Chechen people, and continue Putin that the will take of Senator Pastore. It was obvious that to deny international humanitarian aid into consideration Russian conduct in this man was much beloved by his fam- organizations and international human Chechnya in any request for further re- ily and community. rights monitors access to Chechnya, I scheduling of Russia’s international Mr. President, I can recollect John must question that evolution. debt and U.S. assistance, until it al- Pastore’s departing speech from the I am disappointed that the Group of lows full and unimpeded access into Senate. There he remarked that he had Eight will not include the situation in Chechnya humanitarian agencies and wanted to be a physician, but that his Chechnya on its formal agenda, but I international human rights monitors, father had died when he was nine, and am hopeful that the President will in accordance with international law. he had to help raise his four brothers voice our serious concerns about Rus- The war in Chechnya has caused and sisters and support his mother, sia’s conduct in Chechnya and take enormous suffering for both the who worked as a seamstress. How concrete action to demonstrate our Chechen and Russian people, and the proud he must have been of his son, concern, during bilateral talks with reports of the grave human rights vio- John, Jr., a Notre Dame graduate, a President Putin. lations committed there, on both sides physician and cardiologist. So the son The United States should demand of the conflict, continue daily. We became what the father—John O. Pas- that the Russian Federation push for a must raise our concerns about the war tore, the Senator—had wanted to be. negotiated, just settlement to this con- in Chechnya at every chance and in Instead of being a physician, Senator flict. The conflict will not be resolved every forum possible, including the G– Pastore studied law at night at Bos- by military means and the Russian 8 Summit. ton’s , eventu- Federation should initiate imme- That is why I speak on the floor of ally graduating with a Bachelor of diately a political dialogue with a the Senate today. Laws degree. This is an effort I can es- cross-section of representatives of the I fear we have already given human pecially appreciate. At age 36, he be- Chechen people, including representa- rights a back seat to economic issues came Governor of the State of Rhode tives of the democratically elected by not placing Russia’s conduct in Island, and was reelected twice before Chechen authorities. The United States Chechnya on the formal agenda of the winning a Senate seat in 1950, where he should remind the Russian Federation G–8 summit, which is meeting right served for 26 years. of the requests the Council of Europe now. I hope that will not be the out- Senator Pastore was a strong sup- for an immediate cease-fire and initi- come of our bilateral talks with Russia porter of the National Defense estab- ation of political dialogue, and of Rus- in Japan. lishment, with a great appreciation for sia’s obligation to that institution and I hope the President will be firm. I the U.S. Navy—and especially the nu- the Organization for Security and Co- hope the President will be strong. I clear Navy. As the Chairman of the operation in Europe. hope the U.S. Government is on the Joint Committee on Atomic Energy, he The President must also remind the side of human rights. As a Senator was equally mindful of the power, and Russian Federation government of its from Minnesota, I want to commu- the terror, of all matters nuclear, and accountability to the international nicate in the strongest possible lan- worked hard for passage of the first nu- community and take steps to dem- guage that I hope Russia will do well. clear test ban treaty, which barred nu- onstrate that its conduct will effect its My father fled persecution in Russia. clear tests in the atmosphere. standing in the world community. This My hope is that Russia will be able to John Pastore and I served for some 18 body and the U.N. Human Rights Com- build a democratic economy. That is years together in the Senate. John was mission has spoken out demanding the my hope for the Russian people. But I an effective and fiery orator. My recol- Russian government allow into also want to make it clear to the Rus- lection is that not many members were Chechnya humanitarian agencies and sian Federation that the conduct in willing to take him on in a debate, be- international human rights monitors, Chechnya is unacceptable, in violation cause of his quick mind and fierce de- including U.N. Special Rapporteur, yet of basic international law, and that we meanor. Sometimes he would finish his the Russian government has not done should be talking about and moving to- debating points, leaving his opponent’s so. This body and the international ward some kind of peaceful settlement; arguments in shreds, and stride off the community has also demanded that the and, for certain, international humani- floor. But, even then he maintained his Russian Federation undertake system- tarian agencies and human rights agen- self-deprecating sense of humor—some- atic, credible, transparent and exhaus- cies should have unimpeded access to times remarking under his breath, ‘‘If I tive investigations into allegations of Chechnya now. Otherwise, the murder, had been a foot taller, I would have violations of human rights and inter- the rape, the torture, and the killing of been president.’’ national humanitarian law in innocent people will continue. We in Mr. President, I wonder why he would Chechnya, and to initiate, where appro- the Senate should speak out on this have wanted to be President. He was an priate, prosecutions against those ac- matter. extraordinary Senator. But he may cused. But again, the Russian Federa- I yield the floor. well have become President had he tion has not done so. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- wanted to do so. During his meeting with President ator from West Virginia is recognized. He was the keynote speaker at the Putin, the President is expected to dis- f 1964 Democratic Convention. According cuss economic reform in Russia and re- to news reports, his 36-minute speech gional stability issues. President Clin- JOHN O. PASTORE was interrupted by applause 36 times, ton must relay to the Russian Presi- Mr. BYRD. Mr. President, on Wednes- and he enjoyed a brief consideration for dent that Russia’s conduct in day, the day before yesterday, I went the Vice-Presidential nomination that Chechnya is not only a violation of with a delegation to the State of Rhode eventually went to Senator Hubert international humanitarian law, but Island for the funeral of our former col- Humphrey. that it threatens Russia’s ability for league, John O. Pastore. I was accom- John Pastore’s priorities were love economic reform and creates insta- panied by Senators JACK REED and LIN- of, and dedicated service to, God, Coun- bility in the region. And President COLN CHAFEE of , TED KEN- try, and family—especially family. I Clinton must make clear to President NEDY and JOHN KERRY of Massachu- am told that John had the desk in his Putin that while the United States setts, PATRICK LEAHY of Vermont, and office equipped with a special buzzer fully supports the territorial integrity JOSEPH BIDEN of Delaware. Former that rang out to alert him whenever of the Russian Federation, and is fully Senators and Harris Elena, his wife since 1941, would call. I aware of the evidence of grave human Wofford were also present. am told that no matter how important rights violations committed by soldiers The Catholic Mass at the Church of a visitor he might have in his office on both sides of the conflict, we strong- the Immaculate Conception was uplift- even if it had been Admiral Rickover, ly condemn Russia’s conduct of the war ing. John Pastore, Jr., and grandson, if the buzzer went off John Pastore in Chechnya and will continue to pub- Gregory, spoke warmly of our former would interrupt his meeting to take licly voice our opposition to it. Presi- colleague. Senator was the call from ‘‘Mama’’—as he affection- dent Clinton should tell President especially eloquent in his remembrance ately referred to his wife—for a list of

VerDate 21-JUL-2000 01:06 Jul 22, 2000 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00012 Fmt 4637 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A21JY6.007 pfrm01 PsN: S21PT1 July 21, 2000 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S7421 groceries, perhaps, to pick up on the SENATOR ROBERT C. BYRD and other flashpoints throughout the way home or some other domestic Mrs. FEINSTEIN. Mr. President, I developing world. chore. After carefully writing down her wanted to thank the distinguished sen- On July 7, Boehringer Ingelheim an- instructions, he would turn to his vis- ior Senator from West Virginia for nounced that Nevirapine will be offered itor and resume the meeting. those very inspirational remarks. free of charge for a period of 5 years for John Pastore was the Chairman of He always amazes me, not only with the prevention of mother-to-child the Communications Subcommittee of his knowledge of history, but his transmission of HIV in developing the Senate Commerce Committee. He knowledge of verse, his knowledge of countries. They actually said that any was instrumental in the formation of literature, and, of course, his knowl- country that asks for the drug will ob- legislation that created the Corpora- edge for the rules of the Senate. tain it for free. That is a huge step for- tion for Public Broadcasting and the I want to personally thank him for ward. Reducing mother-to-child trans- Public Broadcasting Service. John Pas- those very stirring words. mission can literally save millions of lives and reduce the rate of increase of tore was opposed to violence on tele- f vision and, especially, in children’s HIV/AIDS in the developing world. In programming. The deterioration of TV BOEHRINGER INGELHEIM OFFER South Africa alone, according to a programming to what it is today must OF FREE NEVIRAPINE study published in the Lancet on June 17, as many as 110,000 cases of HIV in have been upsetting to him. Mrs. FEINSTEIN. Mr. President, in John Pastore’s commitment to God, infants could be prevented over the May I stood on this floor and casti- next 5 years if all pregnant women in to competence, and to compassion, set gated the pharmaceutical industry for a high standard. He used these commit- South Africa take a short course of going behind the scenes and killing an antiretroviral medication such as ments, I believe, to promote justice amendment that Senator FEINGOLD and and peace. He was so very proud that Nevirapine during labor. I had introduced, and which was part of Today, I believe there are literally his son John, Jr., who served as sec- the African trade bill. They killed this millions of orphans in Africa, orphans retary of the Boston-based Inter- amendment in conference. whose mothers, fathers, and families national Physicians for the Prevention This amendment essentially would have died of AIDS, orphans who are liv- of Nuclear War, was awarded the Nobel have allowed countries in the midst of ing without food, without water. It is a Peace Prize in 1985. a national HIV/AIDS emergency to use devastating situation. The initiative So on Wednesday, I took the oppor- the cheapest possible drugs to fight by Boehringer Ingelheim is part of the tunity along with my illustrious col- that national health emergency by al- collaborative effort between the United leagues whom I have named, to extend, lowing the country to distribute the Nations, the World Bank, and five on behalf of the Senate, my sympathy drugs through ‘‘parallel importing’’ pharmaceutical companies. I salute and prayers to John’s wife, Elena, his and ‘‘compulsory licensing.’’ them today. Boehringer Ingelheim, son, John, Jr., and his daughters, Fortunately, the President put for- Bristol-Myers Squibb, Glaxo-Wellcome, Francesca and Louise. ward an Executive order to carry out Merck, and Hoffman-La Roche are now What a great outpouring that was on the intent of our amendment. trying, together, to expand access to Wednesday—a huge church auditorium, Since that time, some substantial HIV/AIDS treatment in the developing and a great crowd. What a wonderful things have happened. world. They deserve to be saluted by family. Because I was so critical of the indus- this body. I was so very impressed with Mrs. try I feel it is only fitting that I always If efforts by the international com- Pastore, by her grace and poise, and come to the floor and acknowledge munity to address the HIV/AIDS crisis with the two daughters and with that those that have responded to the crisis. in sub-Saharan Africa and other re- son, John Jr., the physician, which When Senator FEINGOLD and I began gions of the developing world are to be John himself had wanted to be. this fight last fall, 6 months after the successful, they must be part of a co- I close with words by John Donne: World Health Organization declared ordinated effort, and that effort has to HIV/AIDS the most deadly infectious include education, prevention, and ade- DEATH BE NOT PROUD disease in the world, very few people quate health care infrastructure. They Death, be not proud, though some have were aware at the time of the scope of must also include access to affordable called thee the devastation as a result of HIV/ Mighty and dreadful, for thou art not so; medication. This is where participation For those whom thou think’st thou dost AIDS in sub-Saharan Africa. by the pharmaceutical industry is so overthrow, Today, things have changed. Vir- essential. Die not, poor Death; nor yet canst thou kill tually not a day goes by without the I am pleased to see that at long last me, media running a story about the HIV/ pharmaceutical companies have recog- From Rest and Sleep, which but they picture AIDS crisis in sub-Saharan Africa. I nized they have a profound social re- be, will not recapitulate today all of the sponsibility and moral obligation to Much pleasure, then from thee much more horrifying numbers behind this AIDS meet the HIV/AIDS crisis, and that the must flow; crisis. It suffices to say that more than And soonest our best men with thee do go— lifesaving drugs they can provide are Rest of their bones and souls’ delivery! 22 million people are infected with HIV/ essential. We all know that AIDS drugs Thou’rt slave to fate, chance, kings, and des- AIDS in sub-Saharan Africa, including are extraordinarily costly. Therefore, perate men, over 30 percent of the adult population access to low cost or generic drugs be- And dost with poison, war, and sickness in many of the countries in the region. comes critical. dwell; AIDS kills more than 2 million people It is important, however, to sound a And poppy or charms can make us sleep as a year in sub-Saharan Africa. note of caution and place the initia- well The media, the public, and govern- tives of these pharmaceutical compa- And better than thy stroke. Why swell’st ments from around the world are now nies in perspective. According to Doc- thou then? One short sleep past, we wake eternally, increasingly aware of the catastrophe tors’ Without Borders, for example, And Death shall be no more: Death, thou that is unfolding on this continent. Of past experience with the proposed shalt die! course, the pharmaceutical community Pfizer fluconazole donation shows that is also aware. these programs sometimes come with Mr. President, I yield the floor. Today, I will discuss some of the conditions for national health min- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- positive steps the pharmaceutical in- istries that make them unsustainable ator from California is recognized. dustry is now taking to address this over the long term. Many of these con- Mrs. FEINSTEIN. Mr. President, I issue. I am very pleased and very grate- ditions are worthy. For example, it is ask unanimous consent to speak in ful to see that the industry now recog- worthy that the drug companies actu- morning business for about 10 minutes. nizes its moral obligation and appears ally try to prevent the distribution of The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without to be stepping up to the plate and tak- these drugs on the black market, and I objection, it is so ordered. ing the initiative to fight the HIV/ understand the requirement that these Mrs. FEINSTEIN. I thank the Chair. AIDS pandemic in sub-Saharan Africa drugs only be dispensed by a physician.

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