2290 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD-HOUSE February 22, 1990 HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES-Thursday, February 22, 1990 The House met at 11 a.m. and was I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the and friend, .Mr. Tony Pope, president called to order by the Speaker pro United States of America, and to the Repub­ of Catawba Transportation in Clare­ tempore [Mr. GEPHARDT]. lic for which it stands, one nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for mont, NC. all. We had the opportunity to trade DESIGNATION OF SPEAKER PRO ideas and discuss many issues under TEMPORE consideration by the Congress. One CONGRESSMAN ANNUNZIO WEL­ issue of mutual concern is legislation The SPEAKER pro tempore laid COMES FATHER ANTHONY MI­ being considered by the House Com­ before the House the following com­ CIUNAS mittee on Energy and Commerce, the munication from the Speaker: (Mr. ANNUNZIO asked and was Used Oil Recycling Act of 1989. The WASHINGTON, DC, given permission to address the House bill encourages proper handling and February 22, 1990. for 1 minute and to revise and extend recycling of used oil and prohibits the I hereby designate the Honorable RICHARD A. GEPHARDT to act as Speaker pro tempore his remarks.> Administrator of the Environmental today. Mr. ANNUNZIO. Mr. Speaker, it is a Protection Agency [EPA] from listing THOMAS S. FOLEY, genuine pleasure for me to welcome to used oil as a hazardous waste. Speaker of the House of Representatives. our Nation's Capitol Father Anthony Like Mr. Pope of Claremont, many Miciunas, pastor of St. Peter Church of my constituents back in North in Kenosha, WI, who offered the PRAYER Carolina are interested in a safe, clean, opening prayer. environmentally sound solution to The Reverend Anthony Miciunas, Father Miciunas was born in Og­ managing used oil. St. Peter Church, Kenosha, WI, of­ lesby, IL, on October 8, 1915, and has Generators of used oil vary from fered the following prayer: devoted his life in service to his large companies to the individual who Almighty God, You have given rise church. He attended elementary changes the oil in his or her own auto­ to an array of nations, instilling in school at St. George's and Immaculate mobile. The truck renting and leasing peoples hearts an unquenchable thirst Conception grade schools in Chicago, segment generates well over 6 million for freedom, peace, and justice. and attended high school at Marian gallons of used oil on an annual basis. Look graciously upon the plight of Hills High School in Clarendon Hills, The Used Oil Recycling Act mani­ Lithuania, now carrying the heavy IL. From 1935 through 1941, he com­ fests the intention of the Congress, cross of an unjust and illegal occupa­ pleted his seminary studies at Marian and I support its passage. tion, perpetrated by force and deceit. Hill Seminary, and was ordained to Although a small nation, Lithuania's the priesthood on May 26, 1940. gifted and hard-working people have Dedicated to affairs in the Lithuani­ THE HARD WALK TO FREEDOM proven themselves capable of success­ an community, Father Miciunas IN SOUTH AFRICA HAS BEEN fully controlling their own destiny in served as business manager for the SHORTENED BY ONLY A FEW the family of nations. Lithuanian daily newspaper, Draugas, STEPS Give the Lithuanian people strength in Chicago from 1944 through 1952. to bear their heavy trials, especially He has faithfully served as the superi­ Almighty God, bless all those who 1972. He was a consultant at the Mr. KENNEDY. Madam Speaker, no are giving of their time and resources, Marian Fathers World Headquarters one can deny that the recent steps to regain Lithuania's independence. in Rome from 1963 through 1969. taken by President de Klerk mark a Give eternal rest to those who have Father Miciunas also served as significant change in Nationalist Party died for the cause of freedom. May pastor of St. Casimir's Church, in policy in South Africa. The uncondi­ their sacrifices and death not be in Worcester, MA, from 1972 through tional release of Nelson Mandela and vain. Amen. 1987. He was pastor of St. Peter the unconditional call for negotiations Catholic Church in Kenosha from with the ANC and other political orga­ 1952 through 1957, 1960 through 1963 nizations are steps that South Africa­ THE JOURNAL and since October 1, 1987. watchers could hardly have envisioned The SPEAKER pro tempore. The I want to express my genuine thanks just a few weeks ago. Chair has examined the J oumal of to Father Miciunas for being with us However, I simply cannot agree with the last day's proceedings and an­ today, and to wish him continuing suc­ our administration when it tells us nounces to the House his approval cess in his dedicated work to the that the South African Government thereof. church and to the Lithuanian commu­ "has gone a long way toward normaliz­ Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the nity. ing the political process in South J oumal stands approved. Africa." When close to 85 percent of the pop­ THE USED OIL RECYCLING ACT ulation, because of the color of their PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE cannot speak freely, when thousands from Kentucky [Mr. HUBBARD] to lead Mr. BALLENGER. Madam Speaker, of political prisoners remain impris­ the Members in the Pledge of Alle­ during the Washington Day program oned or in exile, when the police and giance. sponsored by the Truck Renting and military are still allowed to roam Mr. HUBBARD led the Pledge of Al­ Leasing Association, I met with ~everal townships like predatory animals, legiance as follows: board members and my constituent maiming and imprisoning innocents

0 This symbol represents the time of day during the House proceedings, e.g., 0 1407 is 2:07 p.m. Matter set in this typeface indicates words inserted or appended, rather than spoken, by a Member of the House on the floor. February 22, 1990 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD-HOUSE 2291 virtually unchecked, and when black INTENSIFYING SOUTH AFRICAN markable trend toward democracy and citizens are denied the basic human SANCTIONS human rights in areas of the world rights to live and to work where they there is a need to legislate special pro­ apartheid. The freeing of Nelson Man­ IN GUAM AND AMERICAN grams for displaced indigenous groups such dela is a first step on a long path for SAMOA as the Native Americans and the Native Ha­ waiians; the South African Government-until recognize the similar roles Native proposed a Federal "capacity building" Americans, Native Hawaiians, Native Sa­ shortly after midnight on October 28 moans, and the People of Guam have last year, the day the 1989 Flag Pro­ effort to identify and educate gifted and talented children and youth. The played in the history and development of tection Act went into effect, four indi­ the United States; vidualS who enjoy burning the Ameri­ measure was not acted upon by the "(2) authorize and develop a supplemental Senate. educational program to benefit Native Sa­ can flag removed a flag from a flag­ In the 100th Congress, grants for pole at a Seattle, W A, Post Office. moans and the People of Guam; special demonstration programs tar­ "<3> develop creative programs targeted Then, of course, they were thrilled to geted to the unique needs of native toward Samoan families and families of burn the American flag. American Indian and native Hawaiian Guam in the United States; and Yesterday, in the first Federal court gifted and talented elementary school "(4) develop cultural experiences which ruling on the Flag Protection Act of students were authorized in the Au­ will provide cultural growth. 1989, U.S. District Judge Barbara gustus F. Hawkins-Robert T. Stafford "SEC. 1534. PROGRAM AUTHORIZED. Rothstein of Seattle ruled the law we Elementary and Secondary School Im­ " IN GENERAL.-The Secretary shall passed last year is unconstitutional. provement Amendments of 1988, provide grants to, or enter into contracts David Cole of New York, the lawyer Public Law 100-297. with, the American Samoa Government and representing the flag burners, said yes­ The bill I am introducing today the Government of Guam to- terday: "I think it's wonderful • • • would grant opportunities to gifted "<1 > establish on each of those islands a people must be as free to burn the flag and talented elementary and second­ Gifted and Talented Program; and ary students in the territories of "<2> design projects that- as they are to wave it." " address the special needs of Native I can assure these Seattle flag burn­ American Samoa and Guam. With spe­ Samoan elementary and secondary school ers that if they would go and live in cial programs in education that also students and students of Guam who are Tehran, Iran, I know Kentucky con­ address the cultural and historical gifted and talented students, including, but stituents of mine who will buy them backgrounds of these students, it will not limited to, nutritional education prob­ one-way airline tickets to Tehran. be a means to the realization and de­ lems, and problems regarding the knowledge velopment of their potential. As gifted of available community resources; Those of us who were insisting last " provide such support services to fa­ year that we need a constitutional individuals, they embody a valuable untapped resource. Without these pro­ miles as are necessary to enable students to amendment to ban malicious flag benefit from the project, grams, a wealth of talent may go un­ " develop creative programs targeted burning by those who live here but discovered. This measure will provide hate the United States will now double toward Native Samoan families and families a special focus on the truly unique of Guam in the United States, our efforts for a constitutional amend­ needs of the gifted and talented stu­ " provide cultural experiences which ment. dents of our Pacific territories. will facilitate cultural growth, and Question: Is burning down a post Madam Sp~aker, I submit the text of "(E) provide grants or contracts for schol­ office, a Federal building, even the the bill to be printed in the RECORD. arship or fellowship assistance for under­ U.S. Capitol, an expression of free graduate and graduate Native Samoan and speech protected under the first H.R.- students of Guam enrolled in accredited in­ Be it enacted by the Senate and House of stitutions of higher education in the United amendment of our U.S. Constitution? Representatives of the United States of States; The Federal judge in Seattle ruled America in Congress assembled, "(b) SCHOLARSHIPS AND FELLOWSHIPS.­ yesterday: "Burning the flag as an ex­ SECTION 1. Title XV of the Higher Educa­ Scholarships and fellowships received pur­ pression of political dissent does not tion Amendments of 1986 (20 U.S.C. 4401 et suant to subsection <2> shall be award­ jeopardize the freedom we hold dear." seq.) is amended by- ed on the basis of the student's academic The great majority of my constituents <1 > redesignating part C as part D; record and financial need. Such scholar­ <2> redesignating section 1531 as section ships and fellowships shall be subject to the would disagree with the Federal judge. 1541; and recipient's satisfactory academic perform­ We need a constitutional amendment <3> inserting the following new part C ance during the period financial assistance to ban malicious flag burning. after part B: is received. February 22, 1990 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD-HOUSE 2293 "SEC. 1535. USE 0"' FUNDS. Let me explain what I mean by this Mr. DORGAN of North Dakota. "Funds provided under this part may be statement. Solid waste is a national Madam Speaker, the disclosure yester­ used to- problem, and it is a local problem in "(1) identify the special needs of gifted day of a confidential memo by a ciga­ and talented students, particularly at the el­ Louisville and Jefferson County. I rette company is an outrage. The com­ ementary school level, with special consider­ have spent a lot of time talking with pany is apparently proposing to ation given to- Mayor Jerry Abramson and Deputy market a cigarette called "Dakota" "(A) the emotional and psychosocial needs Mayor Joan Riehm and to Rudolph targeted at so-called blue-collar white of such students, and Davidson, who is the head of our Solid women. "(B) the provision of such support services Waste Management Department. to families as are necessary to enable such What a grotesque misuse of the students to benefit from the projects; All of this concern around the coun­ name "Dakota." Dakota represents "(2) make grants, or enter into contracts, try has given spawn to a spate of meet­ clean air, open spaces, and healthy for scholarship or fellowship assistance for ings and seminars on what to do with living. Apparently, some cigarette undergraduate and graduate Native Samoan solid waste, but that only adds to the companies want to use that name, students and students of Guam enrolled in, incoherence and lack of coordination. "Dakota," to sell cigarettes to blue­ or accepted for admission to, accredited in­ I have introduced legislation today collar white women who, as I under­ stitutions of higher education in the United to ask the President to call a White stand it from their literature, "Like to States; House conference on solid waste re­ "(3) appropriate research and evaluation go to tractor pulls." of the activities authorized by this part; and duction and solid waste disposal in I do not care if people choose to "<4> Implement faculty development pro­ order that we might have a safer and smoke, that is their business, but I say grams for the improvement and matricula­ cleaner America in the future. I hope to cigarette companies, "Don't dese­ tion of Native Samoan studentS and stu­ that my colleagues will join me in this crate the word Dakota with the tar of dents of Guam. necessary effort. tobacco aimed at our American "SEC. 1536. ADMINISTRATIVE COSTS. women, a segment of our population "Not more than 7 percent of the amount of funds appropriated to carry out the pro­ SECOND THOUGHTS ABOUT that is experiencing a dramatic in­ visions of this part in any fiscal year may be BLANKET SUPPORT FOR THE crease in the rate of cancer." used for administrative costs. PHILIPPINES I say to them, "If you are looking for "SEC. 1537. DE ..'INITIONS . written genealogical records; many that democracy will succeed in of us who live there." " pt !>lie birth records; or " other public records on file with the the Philippines, but now I am having archivist or High Court of American Samoa. second thoughts about the Philippine H.R. 4003, SEPARATION PAY FOR "(2) The term 'people of Guam' means in­ Government. I was offended at the MILITARY PERSONNEL dividuals who are citizens or nationals of snubbing of the Secretary of Defense. the United States and are descendants of Why was that? Because instead of by- The Philippines gets 95 percent "(A) written genealogical records; more assistance than any other coun­ Mr. SLATTERY. Madam Speaker, "(B) public birth records; or try in the world from United States according to the Department of De­ "(C) other public records on file with the foreign policy interests. It is important fense, 91,000 American troops will be archivist or Superior Court of Guam. that we keep this relationship in per­ released from the armed services by "SEC. 1538. AUTHORIZATION OR APPROPRIATIONS. spective. It is an important relation­ the end of fiscal year 1991. Currently, "There are authorized to be appropriated ship, but pettiness and childishness military officers who are honorably to carry out this part $2,000,000 for each of should not be the staple. discharged receive up to $30,000 in the fiscal years 1990, 1991, 1992, and 1993. Madam Speaker, I am having second separation pay. Enlisted troops receive Such sums shall remain available until ex­ thoughts about blank-check voting for no compensation when they are re­ pended.". everything the Philippines wants, be­ leased from the military services. cause I think if we are going to remain I have introduced H.R. 4003 to end 0 1220 in the Philippines with our bases-and this inequity and to ensure that Amer­ I think we should, and I hope we will­ ican troops who have honorably PROPOSAL FOR A WHITE HOUSE served their country will receive ade­ CONFERENCE ON SOLID it should be in a situation where we are wanted. If the Filipinos do not quate compensation as they adjust to WASTE REDUCTION want us, we should go elsewhere-to civilian life. was a moment of tremendous drama and was given permission to address an excuse to resume trade, business, and excitement as all of those in the House for 1 minute, and to revise and aid with South Africa. British America, who spent many years fight­ and extend his remarks.) Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher ing for his rights and the rights of his Mr. PAYNE of New Jersey. Madam has already lifted sanctions, and to my fellow men and women in South Speaker, as Americans we rejoice in dismay, the Bush administration has Africa, saw the first of our hopes ful­ solidarity with the black majority in indicated that it would like to lift filled. South Africa. The release of Nelson sanctions and has invited South Afri­ Madam Speaker, much remains to be Mandela marks a time when freedom can State President F.W. de Klerk to done before South Africa is a pluralis­ may triumph over oppression, when the United States for an official visit. tic democratic state, an objective all of the walls of racial segregation in The release of Mandela and other us should want to see and do want to South Africa, like the walls of commu­ long-held political prisoners who be­ see. Nelson Mandela, like Vaclav nism in Eastern Europe, may be razed longed to the African National Con­ Havel, is a symbol for the hopes of the to their very foundation. gress and other antiapartheid activist world. Let us continue the pressure In response, President Bush has re­ organizations is indeed a giant step until all in South Africa are free. cently invited Mr. Mandela and Mr. forward, but it is only a step. As Jesse F.W·. de Klerk to Washington to dis­ Jackson has observed, Mandela was re­ cuss the future of South African­ leased from a small prison to a larger FLYAWAY ROBBERY one-the whole of South Africa. As a United States relations. He has taken California [Mr. PANETTA] the Committee on the Budget. Current level Speaker, U.S. House of Representatives, is recognized for 5 minutes. reports represent partial fulfillment of this en­ Washington, DC. Mr. PANETTA. Madam Speaker, on behalf forcement responsibility of the Budget Com­ DEAR MR. SPEAKER: On January 30, 1976, of the Committee on the Budget and as chair­ mittee by providing both estimates of enacted the Committee on the Budget outlined the man of the Committee on the Budget, pursu­ aggregate spending and revenues, and, for procedure which it had adopted in connec­ ant to the procedures of the Committee on purposes of determining the applicability of tion with its responsibilities under Section the Budget and section 311 of the Congres­ the section 311 (b) exception, estimates of the 311 of the Congressional Budget Act of sional Budget Act of 1974, as amended, I am relationship between the budgetary effect of 1974, as amended, to provide estimates of the current level of revenues and spending. submitting for printing in the CONGRESSIONAL enacted legislation within a committee's juris­ I am herewith transmitting the status RECORD the official letter to the Speaker ad­ diction, and the allocation of spending author­ report under H. Con. Res. 106, the Concur­ vising him of the current level of spending, ity made to that committee. rent Resolution on the Budget for Fiscal credit, and revenues for fiscal year 1990. This The estimates in this report are based on Year 1990. is the first report of the second session of the economic and technical assumptions in place In the House of Representatives, the pro­ 101 st Congress. at the time of the adoption of the budget reso­ cedural situation with regard to the spend­ The term "current level" refers to the esti­ lution, House Concurrent Resolution 106, on ing ceilings prohibits the consider­ in question based only on enacted law. changes in economic and technical factors ation of a spending or revenue measure Current level reports are intended to provide over which they have no control. Unless the which would cause the ceiling on total new Members information to compare enacted Congress adopts a subsequent budget resolu­ budget authority or total outlays set in the spending and revenues with the aggregate tion for a fiscal year that alters the assump­ budget resolution for a fiscal year to be ex­ ceilings on budget authority, outlays, and reve­ tions concerning legislative actions, commit­ ceeded or would cause total revenues to be nues established in a budget resolution, and tees should be able to expect that measures les::; than the appropriate level set in the budget resolution. Section 31l(b) provides also to compare enacted legislation with the that conform with the budget resolution will an exception to the 31Ha> point of order for allocations of new discretionary budget au­ not be subject to points of order for violation measures which would breach the ceilings thority, entitlement authority, and credit au­ of the Budget Act. To do otherwise and base on total spending in the budget resolution thority made to a committee pursuant to sub­ enforcement on constantly changing econom­ but would not cause a committee to exceed section 302(a) of the Budget Act. This report ic and technical estimates would seriously dis­ its "appropriate allocation" of new discre­ compares the spending, credit, and revenue rupt the legislative process, penalize commit­ tionary budget authority or new entitle­ levels in current level with those assumed in tees that are unable to complete work on leg­ ment authority under Section 302(a) of the the budget resolution for fiscal year 1990- islation within a short period after adoption of Budget Act. The intent of Section 311(b) of the House Concurrent Resolution 106-adopted a budget resolution, and undermine respect Budget Act is to protect a committee that on May 18, 1989. for budget enforcement procedures. has stayed within its spending authority al­ Current level reports provide information In addition to section 311, the Budget Act locations-new discretionary budget author­ that is necessary for enforcing section 311 of contains another point of order that requires ity or new entitlement authority-from the Budget Act. Section 311 (a) prohibits the Budget Committee estimates for enforcement. points of order if the total spending ceilings consideration of a spending or revenue meas­ Section 302(f)(1) of the Budget Act prohibits have been breached for reasons outside of ure if the adoption of that measure would the consideration of a measure providing new its control. The 302(a) allocations to House cause the ceiling on total new budget author­ budget authority, new entitlement authority, or committees made pursuant to the confer­ ence report on H. Con. Res. 106 were print­ ity or total outlays set in the budget resolution new credit authority if the adoption of that ed in the joint explanatory statement of the for a fiscal year to be exceeded or would measure would cause a committee to exceed Committee of Conference in H. Rept. 101- cause revenues to be less than the appropri­ its allocation of new spending or credit author­ 50. s-free from the of the Lithuanian Republic and the station­ family farmers who cannot make it tyranny of the Soviet Union. ing in the Lithuanian Republic of the un­ over the depressions of international It is important that we in Congress limited military contingent were aggressive price movements that we are going to continue to show our support and our acts against a sovereign state, and they cre­ give you a bridge. We are going to give encouragement for the courageous ated the conditions for changing the Lithua­ you some support, at least something people of Lithuania in this struggle, nian government and for organizing elec­ above the cost of production, because and I want to take this opportunity to tions to the so-called People's Diet of Lith­ uania, which adopted a declaration on Lith­ we care whether you survive or perish. thank my colleagues in the House of uania's entry into the USSR under condi­ This country's foodstuffs represent Representatives, who are joining with tions of political diktat and terror. The elec­ the best quality foodstuffs at the me today not only in commemorating tions in 1940 to the People'q Diet were ille­ lowest percent of disposal income of Lithuanian Independence Day, but gal; its decisions about the introduction of any country in the world. That fortu­ also in showing our support for the Stalinist Soviet power in Lithuania and its nate situation will not remain if 2,000 Lithuanian people in their quest for request that Lithuania be admitted into the corporate farmers farm all of America. freedom. USSR have never had and do not have any They will grip that supply like an iron Seventy-two years ago, at the end of legal status. fist, and the price of food will skyrock­ World War I, on February 16, 1918, (3) The legal assessment of the treaties the Lithuanian people regained their entrusted to a commission of the USSR et. We will retain a cheap and high­ Congress of People's Deputies has not yet quality supply of food if we start independence, and began to rebuild been published, while the political [assess­ caring a little about the network of their country from the devastation of ment] has been mentioned merely as a field family farms who produce America's war. Sadly, only a few years later, the for future activities. The governments of food for the rest of the country. country faced the oppression of Sta­ the USSR and [both] Germanies have so Polls show that most American lin's rule, and the occupation of the far neither condemned the agreement nor people support an action by Congress Nazis. Yet, the desire for freedom in taken any concrete measures to eliminate that says it is important to have a net­ an independent Lithuania never wa­ its consequences and the [subsequent] ag­ work of farms in our future, a network vered. gression. The parliament of the Lithuanian During the last several months, ex­ Restructuring Movement believes that the of family farms. nations and governments of the free world We in Congress had better get to traordinary events have taken place ~n will not recognize the criminal effect of the work and resist the efforts of the ad­ Lithuania. On August 23, 1989, on the Soviet-German Pact on Lithuanian sover­ ministration (a) to negotiate away our 50th anniversary of the signing of the eignty [andl invites the Lithuanian nation farm program in Geneva, and (b) to Molotov-Ribbentrop Pact, which ille­ by unified peaceful means to reestablish an further drive down farm prices. Those gally annexed the Baltic States to the independent, democratic Republic of Lith­ efforts are roads to nowhere. We Soviet Union, 220 delegates of the uania not subordinate to the administrative ought to divert a little money from B- Lithuanian Restructuring Movement, system or jurisdiction of the USSR. Lithua­ known as "Sajudis," met to condemn nia's relations with the USSR should be 2's and trips to Mars in space and star based on the basic provisions of the Peace wars and give it to people who make a this pact, and to call for the independ­ Treaty of July 12, 1920. real difference in this country's eco­ ence of the Lithuanian State. At this (4) The present status of Lithuania in the nomic future, the family farmers. point in the RECORD, I would like to world community and in the Soviet Union share with my colleagues this declara­ poses a serious international problem. The tion, and a copy of this statement fol­ day is near when the government of the THE 72D ANNIVERSARY OF lows: USSR will have to acknowledge the occu­ LITHUANIAN INDEPENDENCE "SAJUDIS" PARLIAMENT STATEMENT ON pied status of Lithuania and the necessity of DAY INDEPENDENCE ending that status. At the present time, the presence of an army of occupation in Lith­ The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under A statement of the Parliament of the uania restricts the rights of the people to a previous order of the House, Lhe gen­ Lithuanian Restructuring Movement: decide freely what sort of social and politi­ tleman from Illinois [Mr. ANNUNZIO] is To the nations of the world, the govern­ cal future they desire. More than 1,400,000 recognized for 60 minutes. ment of states, and all people of good will. people in Lithuania have signed statements This year marks the fiftieth anniversary GENERAL LEAVE expressing their opposition to the presence of the signing of the Soviet-German treaty of this army. Mr. ANNUNZIO. Madam Speaker, I and secret protocols on the delineation of ask unanimous consent that all Mem­ spheres of influence in Europe that caused In January, 300,000 Lithuanians bers may have 5 legislative days in the beginning of World War II. Although peacefully gathered in Vilnius Cathe­ which to revise and extend their re­ many countries do not recognize the occupa­ dral Square, during General Secretary marks and to include extraneous m:. .. te­ tion and annexation of Lithuania and the Gorbachev's visit, to demonstrate rial on the subject of my special order other Baltic states, the consequences of their overwhelming support for a free those agreements have not been eliminated and independent Lithuania, and on today. and still determine the life of Lithuania and The SPEAKER pro tempore Texas, and Congressman CHRISTO­ uania, arriving yesterday evening. current resolution to the President of the PHER Cox of California. Currently Union of Soviet Socialist Republics, and to H. CoN. RES. 257 the Charge d'Affaires of the Lithuanian Le­ these Congressmen are sitting in gation to the United States. Berlin, because the Soviet Union has Whereas the United States recognized the denied them visas to enter Lithuania. independent Lithuanian Government on Madam Speaker, the current crisis It is my understanding that the July 27. 1922; notwithstanding, this is certainly a President and the State Department, Whereas the United States has never rec­ time of great hope for all Lithuanians ognized Lithuania's incorporation into the and all freedom-loving people through diplomatic channels, have Soviet Union on August 3, 1940; condemned this action by the Soviets, throughout the world, as restrictions Whereas throughout a fifty-year history, are being relaxed in Soviet-occupied and the Congress of the United States bipartisan efforts in Congress and consist­ is outraged and appalled that these ent expressions in international forums Lithuania. One of the most desired Members of Congress are currently have reflected the unchanging United books in Lithuania is the history of being denied access to the Lithuanian States position of non-recognition of the Lithuania written in 1936 by Adolfas election process. I originally, cospon­ Soviet incorporation of Lithuania; Sapoka. This book was reprinted in sored legislation to express the sense Whereas the continued occupation of Chicago in 1988, and subsequently, Lithuania by the Soviet Union stands in a was smuggled into Lithuania. Today, of Congress in insuring the freedom contradiction of the ideals of freedom, de­ and fairness of this election, and a this book is no longer banned and has mocracy, and self-determination for which been reprinted in several local newspa­ copy of this current resolution follows, the peoples of Lithuania and the United along with a copy of the most recent States both stand; pers. In January, the first independent press release from the Lithuanian­ Whereas the Helsinki Final Act of 1975 radio station operating without c€n• American Community, Inc., concern­ has spurred the growth of resistance to the sors or government funds began radio ing the situation of these four Mem­ continued nondemocractic rule of the Soviet broadcasts out of the press building in bers of Congress: Union in Lithuania; Vilnius. Whereas a decade ago, in House Concur­ However, the ultimate goal of all U.S. CONGRESSMEN ARRIVE IN WEST BERLIN rent Resolution 200, the Congress restated EN ROUTE TO LITHUANIA-U.S.S.R. SUPREME Lithuanians is the creation of a free its position in favor of the independence of and independent state totally removed SOVIET DECISION CALLED "FINAL" Lithuania; The Lithuanian-American Community, Whereas the United States delegation ex­ from the yoke to tyranny of the Sovi­ Inc. reports, that a Congressional delega­ pressed its concerns about Lithuania at the ets. An article written by the Presi­ tion, led by Congressman Dick Durbin . William Sarpalius and Soviet Union in 1940 illegal; Lithuanians speak, for example, of freedom John Miller . The delegation has de­ Whereas as a result of this illegal annex­ and independence. The West calls our demo­ cided to continue to West Berlin, where ation and occupation, Lithuania today expe­ cratic movement nationalist and separatist, they will remain through tonight. riences acute political, economic, and envi­ as does Moscow. The Congressional delegation departed ronmental problems; and But, the average Lithuanian asks, how can Washington's Dulles Airport yesterday Whereas on February 24, 1990, elections we secede from a union we never joined and evening, hoping that the earlier Soviet deci­ will be held in Lithuania: Now, therefore, be never sought to join? Lithuania was an inde­ sion would be reversed through the efforts it pendent country that was occupied by a of President Bush and Ambassador Matlock. Resolved by the House of Representatives morally offensive and discredited diplomatic In an earlier telephone discussion with Dr. fthe Senate concurring), That- arrangement, the Nazi-Soviet pact of Vytautas Landsbergis, the leader of "Saju- ( 1 > It is the sense of the Congress that the August 1939. This event hardly legitimizes . dis", the Lithuanian Reform Movement, right of self-determination be restored to Lithuania's present condition and doesn't which had invited the congressmen to Lith­ the people of Lithuania through free and justify Moscow's insistence that the Soviet uania, the LAC, Inc. learned that Sajudis fair elections conducted under the auspices Union should determine Lithuania's politi­ has issued an official complaint to the Su­ of an international commission comprised of cal future. preme Soviet of the USSR, in which the de­ observers from the democratic countries of Is a new secession law that Mr. Gorbachev cision to deny the visas to the congressmen the world. plans to offer the republics the answer to a is denounced as a "product of old thinking." ( 2 > It is the sense of Congress that the Soviet "disunion"? We think not. We fear it After this morning's terse statement from withdrawal of all non-Lithuanian military will be another bad law in the typical Soviet the Soviet Foreign Ministry, it appears that forces and political, administrative, and tradition-a generic solution to a very spe­ the delegation's journey may end in West police personnel from Lithuania, prior to cific problem: an unnatural and illegitimate Berlin. Sajudis, however, has pledged to the February 24, 1990, scheduled elections, union. 2300 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD-HOUSE February 22, 1990 Lithuania's case for independence is sig­ dis, the Lithuanian Communist Party un­ support and admiration for the Lithuanian nificantly stronger than the cases of many derwent a face lift, defiantly declaring its people as we recall the significance of that other Soviet republics. A "divorce" law independence from the mother party in date today-the 72nd anniversary of Lithua­ would not apply to the Baltic states because Moscow and adopting a political platform nian independence. of their forceable incorporation into the barely paying homage to socialist doctrine. In recognition of the aspirations of free­ Soviet Union in 1940. Many Western powers The Sajudis political platform differs dom-loving people in all nations, the Con­ have never recognized that illegal incorpora­ from the Communist Party's in that it advo­ gress, by House Joint Resolution 149, has tion. cates complete political independence and designated February 16, 1990, as "Lithuani­ Attesting to the sound historical argu­ normal, diplomatic relations with Moscow an Independence Day" and has authorized ment for Baltic independence, French Presi­ on an equal footing, whereas the party lead­ and requested the President to issue a proc­ dent Francois Mitterrand noted after visit­ ership still speaks of Lithuanian sovereignty lamation in observance of this day. ing Mr. Gorbachev in Kiev late last year "within the U.S.S.R." Sajudis advocates a Now, therefore, I, George Bush, President that "necessary distinctions" must be made break with Moscow in the near future, of the United States of America, do hereby among "the different republics of the Soviet whereas the party calls for a protracted Union," some of which had a national exist­ transition period. proclaim February 16, 1990, as Lithuanian ence in the past, but a very distant past for The Sajudis program embraces a free­ Independence Day. I call upon the people of a good number of them. It is much less dis­ market economy, a separation of legislative, the United States to observe this day with tant-Josef Stalin's time-for the Baltic executive and judicial powers in govern­ appropriate ceremonies and activities in re­ countries. ment, free trade unions and private farm­ affirmation of their devotion to the princi­ It is our view that we have a right to de­ ing. Among Sajudis' most salient political ples of democracy and freedom throughout termine our national destiny, and we want priorities are Lithuanian-Soviet bilateral ne­ the world. to do so by non-violent political means. We gotiations over the conditions and time In withness whereof, I have hereunto set want to directly negotiate with Moscow, a frame for the withdrawal of Soviet troops my hand this sixteenth day of February, in process that has already begun, albeit with from Lithuania; the creation of a nuclear­ the year of our Lord nineteen hundred and Mr. Gorbachev as a reluctant partner-and free zone in the Baltic states; and the expe­ ninety, and of the Independence of the that in itself is an encouraging sign. ditious removal of nuclear weapons from United States of America the two hundred In its vision of the new-and-improved Lithuanian territory. Under our program, and fourteenth. Soviet Union, the nation's regime advocates neutrality would be the keystone of Lithua­ GEORGE BusH. a "federation" instead of a "union," appeal­ nian foreign policy. Also, as a part of our commemora­ ing to American principles of federal sover­ Sajudis maintains that any action by tion of this 72d anniversary of Lithua­ eignty: federal law as the supreme law of Soviet military forces to obstruct and under­ the land. mine the work of Lithuanian legislative and nian Independence Day in the House Some compare Mr. Gorbachev's struggle executive powers will be interpreted as an­ of Representatives, the Lithuanian­ to save the Soviet empire to Abraham Lin­ other act of aggression, a continuation of American Council, Inc. of Chicago, IL, coln's fight against secessionism. The big what was begun in 1940. We hope that selected Father Anthony Miciunas to difference is that Lithuania is not trying to Western democracies will see it in their best be the guest chaplain. The names of preserve slavery, it is trying to escape it. It interest to support this position. the officers of the Lithuanian-Ameri­ is not seeking to establish independence, it Mr. Speaker, on this 72d anniversary can Council follow: is working to restore it. It is not calling for secession but for the withdrawal of an ille­ of the independence of the Lithuanian Honorary President, Dr., Kazys Bobelis. gitimate military and political force. state, I was glad to add my name as a National President, Grozvydas J. Lazaus­ National feeling runs strong and deep in cosponsor to House Joint resolution kas. Lithuania these days. For centuries, our 149, legislation to designate February First Vice President. Casimir Oksas. land has been dominated by grasping neigh­ 16, 1990, as "Lithuanian Independence Vice Presidents; Stanley Balzekas, Jr., bors. Before the Soviets, it was the czars or Day." This bill was approved by the Petras Buchas, Alexander J. Chaplik, Povi­ Poland or Germany. But rapid develop­ full House of Representatives and the las P. Dargis, Vytautas P. Dargis, M.D., Sau­ ments around us-in Eastern Europe and in lius Kuprys, Esq., Viktoras Naudzius, Myko­ the Soviet Union-have considerably im­ Senate, and signed by President las Pranevicius. proved the propects for our independence. George Bush into public law. Accord­ Secretary, Stasys Dubauskas. Now we see our chance to regain inde­ ingly, the President has issued a proc­ Treasurer, Daina Danilevicius-Dumbrys. pendent statehood. It is imperative for our lamation to commemorate this anni­ Members: Irene D. Blinstrubas, Vanda Ga- cultural, economic and political survival. versary, and a copy of the proclama­ speras, Ramune Kelecius, Evelyn Ozelis, On Feb. 7, the Lithuanian parliament ap­ tion follows: Birute Skorubskas, Morkus Simkus. proved a resolution declaring Lithuania's LITHUANIAN INDEPENDENCE DAY, 1990 Council's Representatives in Washington, 1940 annexation by the Soviet Union "un­ D.C., Jonas B. Genys, Ph.D.,-Director, lawful and invalid." Elections scheduled for The birth of a nation is a momentous Milda Vaivada, Alt. Feb. 24 for a Lithuanian parliament will event that inscribes a people's name forever Director of Information, Msgr. J. Pruns­ bring in new blood, even more determined in the annals of history, motivating and in­ kis, J.C.D. to negotiate with Moscow on independence. spiring those who live under its banner and Public Relations Director, Daiva Melle. The Sajudis, a coalition of opposition par­ ideals. Seventy-two years ago, on February Trustees: Teodoras Blinstrubas, Algirdas ties, is participating in these elections under 16, 1918, the people of Lithuania realized Budreckis, Ph. D., Kostas Burba, Vytautas the slogan "For a reborn Lithuania-inde­ their long-denied dream of independence. Yucius. pendence; for an independent Lithuania­ The free Republic of Lithuania prospered Honorary Members of the Board: Teo­ democracy; for a democratic Lithuania-a until the tragic events of 1940-when Soviet doras Blinstrubas, Steponas Bredes, Jr., humane life. Democracy, independence and troops invaded and occupied the country as a result of the infamous Molotov-Ribben­ Alena Devenis-Gricattis, Msgr. Joseph prosperity-inseparable.'' Prunskis, Antanas J. Rudis. For the first time since the Soviet annex­ trop Pact signed just 1 year before. ation, candidates from newly legalized oppo­ Lithuania's struggle for liberty, and that Mr. Speaker, on the occasion of this sition parties-the Social Democrats, the of its neighbors in Estonia and Latvia, 72d anniversary of Lithuanian Indpen­ Democratic Party, the Green Party, the served as an inspiration to many who saw dence Day, I am proud to join with Christian Democrats-will run for election the collapse of old empires as a harbinger of Lithuanian-Americans in the 11th under the Sajudis banner. While Moscow peace and freedom for Europe. Later, when Congressional District of Illinois has just begun discusing the concept of a these heartfelt aspirations were crushed by multiparty system in the Soviet Union, in totalitarian aggression, freedom-loving men which I am honored to represent, and Lithuania it is already a reality. and women around the world were rightful­ Americans of Lithuanian descent Last March, Sajudis swept Lithuanian ly outraged. throughout our Nation, in their hopes elections to the Soviet Congress of Peoples The ongoing Baltic dilemma remains an and prayers that democratic reforms Deputies, carrying 36 of a total of 42 dis­ unresolved legacy of the Stalin era. Howev­ will continue until true and total free­ tricts. We expect to win the Feb. 24 elec­ er, the democratic reawakening in Lithuania dom and independence in Lithuania tions as well, though this electoral cam­ offers hope that popular aspirations for po­ has been restored. paign promises to be more competitive be­ litical, economic, and social justice will be cause of the Lithuanian Communist Party's realized. Mr. Speaker, I yield to my distin­ sudden rise in popularity. The brave men and women of Lithuania guished colleague, the gentleman from To recover a measure of its authority, began to pursue just and noble goals on the Georgia [Mr. JoNES], a great friend of which has sagged under pressure from Saju- 16th of February, 1918. We reaffirm our the cause of Lithuania. February 22, 1990 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD-HOUSE 2301 Mr. JONES of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, Mr. LAFALCE. Madam Speaker, at this time people and to assimilate them into the Soviet I thank the gentleman from Illinois of historic transformation throughout Central Union. for yielding to me and for taking out and Eastern Europe, the commemoration the However, despite these efforts at russifica- this special order. 72d anniversary of Lithuanian Independence tion, the flame of freedom continued to burn I think it is ironic and coincidental Day is especially important. The Lithuanian deeply in the hearts of the Lithuanian people that today, although it is not Febru­ people were among the first in Europe to take as they persevered to maintain their human ary 16, it is February 22, the birthday bold steps to reestablish their nation among rights and their identity as a separate people. of George Washington, our great free­ the family of European democracies. Yet, as · The strength and the depth of their feelings dom fighter. Soviet domination recedes in this part of the can be clearly seen in these days of peres­ world and Europeans reassert their right to troika and the enormous changes that are 0 1150 self determination, Lithuanians continue their sweeping across Eastern Europe and the I think, as we Americans reflect on struggle for independence as a sovereign Soviet Union itself. the extraordinary events and unprece­ nation state. Last year Lithuanian organizations were dented transitions sweeping Eastern Lithuania was once a free nation. Seventy- able to persuade their local Communist au­ Europe, it is imperative that independ­ two years ago, at the end of World War I, the thorities to legalize national symbols that were ence for Lithuania and her Baltic Lithuanian people regained their independ- outlawed after the Soviet takeover. In 1989, neighbors be part of our national con­ ence, rebuilt their homeland ravaged by years the catholic Church was again allowed to science. of war and adopted the democratic institutions conduct mass at the Vilnius Cathedral for the We hear much about the remarkable necessary to maintain their liberty. And, after first time in 50 years, thousands of Lithuani- revolutions in Poland, Hungary, 2 years of fighting the Bolsheviks to success- ans came to participate in religious services at Czechoslovakia, Rumania, and East fully retain their independence, Lithuanians this historic Lithuanian church. Germany; they have broken free, and enjoyed two decades, from 1920 to 1940• The depth of this yearning to be a free and lovers of democracy everywhere when they could freely practice their rich cui- independent people again is also evident in tural and religious traditions. Unfortunately, the reaction of Lithuanians to President Gor­ should rejoice. their forcible incorporation into the Soviet But that makes it doubly important Union in 1940 meant an end to this newly bachev's recent trip to their country when he to bring attention to Lithuanian Inde­ won freedom and began five decades of argued for Lithuania to continue in its present pendence Day. Soviet domination. status. The question now seems to be not if On February 16, 1918, Lithuania de­ The burning desire for independence and Lithuania will declare its independence from clared its independence, a proud democratic freedom, however, has survived, the Soviet Union, but when and how the break strong nation of free people. But we indeed thrived, despite a Soviet program of will come about. cannot truly celebrate that anniversa­ homogenization, which sent hundreds of thou- Thus, Madam Speaker, as we observe the ry until Lithuania is once again out sands of Lithuanians to Siberia since 1940, brief independence of Lithuania that took from under the Soviet heel. and ongoing efforts to suppress the spirit and place seven decades ago, let us also cele­ The cynical dealings of Hitler and undermine the integrity of this small nation. brate the independence that will be coming. Stalin enslaved the Baltic States in Last month, 300,000 Lithuanians gathered in We have stood by the Lithuanian people 1939, but there are positive signs that Vilnius Cathedral Square for a peaceful can- during their dark days when all they had was the courageous people of Lithuania dlelight vigil in support of an independent Lith- a dream, and we rejoice with them today as may once again be free to choose their uanian nation state. This congregation was a that dream has the potential to become a re- own destiny. moving testimony to the indomitable spirit of ality. · Economic autonomy and political their nation and a powerful statement regard- Through this observance of the anniversary pluralism may soon be a way of life, ing the outright failure of decades of Soviet of Lithuanian independence, let us also en­ and with the full moral support of the oppression. courage the Soviet Government to continue in American people and especially our For nearly half a century, the United States its policies of glasnost and perestroika and American President, we may soon see has refused to recognize the forcible Soviet allow the changes in the Baltic nations and real autonomy in a sovereign Lithuani­ occupation and annexation of the Baltic throughout Europe to take place peacefully. It an state. States. The peaceful independence move- should not be the role of governments to There is good news today. In Vilnius, ments in Lithuania and the other Baltic States deter the legitimate aspirations of the people, Lenin Avenue has been renamed Gedi­ have reaffirmed the moral and legal virtue of but rather to help fulfill them. minas Avenue in honor of the founder this position. The remarkable changes within Mrs. JOHNSON of Connecticut. Madam the Lithuanian capital. the Soviet Union provide the United States Speaker, I am honored to represent a part of And July 21 Street, which com­ with an unprecedented opportunity to support Connecticut that is blessed with Lithuanians, memorated the date Lithuania was the independence movement in Lithuania. As Estonians, and Latvians who have enriched forcibly annexed by the Soviets, has this astounding grassroots movement contin- our community life over many decades. In been renamed February 16 Street to ues to press the Soviet Union to respond to past years I have taken to the floor of the honor the real Lithuanian Independ­ their demands, our Government should ardu- House of Representatives, on this day of Lith­ ence E>ay. Today we honor the modern ously support this freedom-loving people's uanian independence, and spoken about the Lithuanian heroes, who even as we effort to restore their national status as the In- dreams of freedom of a people who have en­ speak, are demanding the most basic dependent Democratic Republic of Lithuania. dured 50 years of Soviet domination. Each freedoms. I thank the distinguished Mr. BROOMFIELD. Madam Speaker, for the year I have celebrated with my Lithuanian gentleman for giving me the opportu­ past several years, many of us in the Con- constituents the proud past of Lithuania, her nity to speak on behalf of Atlanta's grass have joined Lithuanians and Lithuanian- culture, arts, tradition, and history. Today I dynamic Lithuanian-American com­ Americans in observing the anniversary of want to pay tribute to the entire Baltic commu­ munity. Perhaps next year we will be Lithuanian independence. In one respect we nity in Connecticut which has kept the dreams able to truly celebrate Lithuanian in­ do so again today by marking the 72d anniver- of their countrymen alive for us and provided dependence. sary of an all too brief time in history when invaluable support and encouragement to their Mr. ANNUNZIO. Madam Speaker, I Lithuania was a free and independent member friends and relatives in their mother countries. thank · my distinguished colleague of the family of nations I believe that history will mark this year as a from Georgia for his very constructive Those years of freedom from 1918 to 1940 magnificent turning point for Lithuania, Latvia, and illuminating remarks, and like ended when Soviet troops marched into the and Estonia, much the same as 1918 and him, I pray that in the days ahead Baltic nations of Lithuania, Latvia, and Esto- 1940 are indelibly etched in our minds. It is for that the Lithuanian people, as we nia, and began a decades-long occupation of this reason that I wish to commend the efforts know from experience, are going to these nations. Over those years, the Soviet of Americans of Baltic heritage, because their remain steadfast and are going to have Government tried in many different ways to expertise, their backgrounds and their ties to freedom. crush the identity and the culture of these the Baltics will serve as our guide as we forge 2302 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD-HOUSE February 22, 1990 new economic, social and political relations body could well be instrumental in determining that same country seems headed for democ­ with a free and independent Lithuania. Lithuania's future. racy. Havel remarked how astonishing it was The Baltic community in Connecticut is al­ The United States has never recognzied the that it took so little to release the long-sup­ ready paving the way for these new relations Soviet occupation of the Baltic States and pressed longings of his countrymen. through publicity events, education, exchange continues to this day to consider them inde­ This Saturday's elections in Lithuania, and leadership. Every year they hold "Black pendent states. where a grassroots nationalist movement has Ribbon Day" at the State capitol to com­ Mr. DARDEN. Madam Speaker, today I join made the old-guard Communist Party deny memorate the anniversary of the Soviet-Nazi my colleagues in commemorating Lithuanian their own attachments to Moscow, seems Pact of 1939 which resulted in the occupation Independence Day. Like many others, I have equally astonishing, especially in light of the and annexation of the Baltic countries-an act watched events in Eastern Europe unfolding fact that 2 years ago Lithuanian Independence which the United States has never recognized with a swiftness and intensity unimaginable Day ceremonies were prohibited. It seems un­ as legal. They have brought Baltic leaders to only months ago. In Poland, East Germany, likely that Soviet President Gorbachev will be the United States, most notably Matri Hint, a Czechoslovakia, and Romania, Soviet domi­ able to deny the Lithuanians their independ­ leader of the Estonia Popular Front, for first­ nance has been broken and Communist rulers ence much longer. hand accounts of the changes spinning overthrown. Czechoslovakia and Lithuania-these are throughout the Baltic States. However, for millions in the satellite coun­ Members of the Estonian, Latvian and Lith­ tries of Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania, freedom two astonishing examples of the spirit of de­ uanian Alliance of Connecticut [ELLA] are be­ remains elusive. It is especially appropriate, mocracy that is sweeping the world. What is ginning to build the foundations for trade with then, that our commemoration of Lithuanian less remarkable is that both movements are the Baltic States. They are an invaluable Independence Day offer encouragement to borne of the same spirit: a people's unwaver­ source of information on the skills and needs these citizens and support for their struggle. ing desire to be free. of Baltic work forces. In particular, business Without Lithuanian independence, the revolu­ Mr. POSHARD. Madam Speaker, I'm leaders are working on developing direct air tions sweeping Eastern Europe are incom­ pleased to join my colleague from Illinois, Mr. travel between Western Europe and the Baltic plete. Soviet reforms which do not incorporate ANNUNZIO, and the other Members here today States. Today, Baits must backtrack to basic human rights for all people and recog­ to express my support for the people of Lith­ Moscow in order to fly to Europe. Direct air nize the right of self-determination are mean­ uania. access to the international community is not ingless. In the southern Illinois district which I repre­ only necessary for their economic develop­ There have been many inspiring examples sent there is a sizable population of people of ment but for their nationhood. Another privi­ of courage in the last year. I commend those Lithuanian descent, particularly in Franklin lege Baits have been denied for half a century who have achieved independence and urge County and in the city of West Frankfort. has been to send their athletes to the Olym­ those who still seek freedom to persevere. As Americans to the core, they never forget their pics under their own national colors, and we celebrate Lithuanian Independence Day, heritage, and that sense of where they came members of ELLA are working with the Olym­ let us reflect on the successful challenges to from. That is a valuable asset for this country, pic committees to realize this national dream. totalitarianism and renew our commitment to a country built on the foundation of people It is astonishing that only 1 year ago, for the democracy for all citizens, Lithuanians in par­ searching for freedom, and I think our support first time since Lithuania was illegally annexed ticular. for their homeland in this way and in others by the Soviet Union, people took to the Mr. LEVIN of Michigan. Madam Sp~aker, I helps send an important message. streets in Lithuania in open celebration of their rise today with many of my colleagues to What an incredible couple of months it has Declaration of Independence of 1918. In one commemorate the 72d anniversary of Lithua­ been, as world events threaten to outpace short year we have witnessed the resurgence nian Independence Day. As barriers to free­ even our modern society. The grip of commu­ of cultural and linguistic freedom, the forma­ dom that once seemed insurmountable fall nism is loosening and the urge for freedom is tion of legal opposition parties, and severance with astonishing speed in Eastern Europe, it is gaining strength as it surges through one op­ of Lithuanian Communist Party from Moscow. worth remembering the persistence and un­ pressed population after another. Secession from the Soviet Union is more a bending spirit of the Lithuanian people. As we commemorate the 72d anniversary of matter of "how" than "if." When that historic After boldly declaring their independence Lithuanian Independence Day, we should be moment happens, it will be because of the from the Soviet Union in 1918, the Lithuanians mindful of the struggle for freedom the Lithua­ peaceful determination of a people proud of enjoyed two decades of self-rule. During much nian people have engaged in for so long a their heritage and driven by their deep devo- . of this period, they were free to follow their time. Aft~r securing an all too brief taste of in­ tion to freedom and independence. cultural traditions and express their national dependence and democracy, the Lithuanian Mr. HOYER. Madam Speaker, on February identity. Betrayed by two oppressors in the people were repressed by the Soviet Govern­ 16, 1918, Lithuania became an independent 1939 Nazi-Soviet Pact, Lithuanians spent the ment, and have been under that repression s~ate. In March 1920, Lenin's Soviet Russia next five decades under Soviet domination, for far too long. renounced all claims on Lithuanian territory. forced to deny their heritage, their language As the beacon for democracy in this world, After the illegal Soviet occupation of Lithuania and their traditions. we stand proudly with the Republic of Lithua­ in 1940, however, Lithuanians could not cele­ But despite the military might and repres­ nia in efforts for freedom. brate the anniversary of their Declaration of sive acts of the Soviets, the Lithuanians never Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN. Madam Speaker, I Independence. Attempts to do so, such as the lost touch with their roots and never lost their rise today to commemorate the 72d anniver­ February 16 march by several thousand par­ will. Many Americans of Lithuanian descent ticipants 2 years ago, were violently dis­ applied pressure from abroad, while nationalist sary of the establishment of the independent persed. leaders within Lithuania awaited the opportuni­ state of Lithuania. On February 16, the recog­ Stunning changes have take place since ty to act. Such spirit needed little kindling to nition of Lithuanian Independence Day is offi­ then. In early 1989, February 16 was pro­ flare into a massive nationalistic movement. cially noted by many Lithuanians. It was in claimed an official holiday; 200,000 people as­ When the Soviets last year finally withdrew 1918 when Lithuania, along with several other sembled to rededicate the Lithuanian Free­ the prohibition against legally celebrating Lith­ Baltic States, declared their independence as dom Monument, built during the years of inde­ uanian Independence Day, hundreds of thou­ the empire of Czar Nicholas II collapsed. pendence and taken down during the Soviet sands of Lithuanians took to the streets. The Lithuanian people have a long and occupation. That same day, a statement was Just yesterday, another symbol of history in powerful history. The first Lithuanian state was issued calling for the eventual reestablishment the making addressed a joint session of Con­ formed in the 1200's and was, at one· time, of a neutral, democratic, and independent gress. To thunderous applause, Czechoslovak the largest European country. Lithuania exist­ Lithuania. President Vaclav Havel recounted his own un­ ed under the rule of the Russian czars from Lithuanian Independence Day this year likely transformation from playwright to states­ 1795 until 1915. For many years they endured comes just 8 days before the first multiparty man. Arrested for the last time by the Commu­ the suppression of their cultural identity. Dep­ parliamentary elections since the Soviet occu­ nist government on October 27 of last year, 2 site the years of persecution, the people of pation, will likely create a non-Communist ma­ months later Havel was unanimously elected Lithuania struggled to preserve their national jority in the Lithuanian Parliament-and such a President by his country's Parliament. Now traditions. It is now that we remember Lithua- February 22, 1990 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD-HOUSE 2303 nia's years of perseverance through the ob­ them were deported to Siberia and never re­ Havel's words about the importance of world servance of their independence. turned home again. events are true. "The human face of the world The United States has never acknowledged But the alien Soviet system imposed on is changing so rapidly that none of the familiar the acquisition of Lithuania or the other Baltic Latvia, Lithuania, and Estonia cannot erase political speedometers are adequate." In Republics by the Soviet Union. Yet we never the spark these Baltic people carry in their Czechoslovakia they have indeed entered into forget their suffering. Lithuania continues to hearts. In fact, in the past year the peaceful an era of freedom and equality. It is now an struggle for democracy. Now, as all eyes are movement for freedom in Lithuania has era when all Czechs, "large and small, former focused upon Eastern Europe, let us offer our gained strength. On August 23, people in slaves and former masters, will be able to support as well as our hearts. A fighter for each of the Baltic countries joined together in create what [our] great President Lincoln Lithuanian civil rights once declared, "Lithua­ an unprecedented demonstration. They called the family of man." nia, you always had such lofty hearts, who formed a human chain from Vilnius to Tallinn While Czechoslovakia and the other Eastern feared not suffering and death. Such hearts to protest the secret agreement between European countries are molding their egalitari­ will appear today." Let the peaceful changes Moscow and Nazi Germany which led to the an societies however, Lithuania and the other which have occurred in Eastern Europe serve annexation of their countries. The Lithuanian Baltic States remain under Soviet control. as an example to other parts of the world. popular front, Sajudis, estimates that more Without the right of self-determination, Lithua­ Mr. MURPHY. Madam Speaker, it gives me than 1 million .people joined the chain or at­ nians cannot begin to create the family of great pleasure to join with my colleagues here tended other meetings in Lithuania. man. in Congress to commemorate Lithuanian Inde­ Yet independence in Lithuania is far from During its short 22 years of existence as an pendence Day. Our world is rapidly changing, accomplished. In the next year, we should an­ independent nation, the Lithuanian Republic and the drama of this change can be wit­ ticipate threats to the movement toward de­ was based on democratic principles and a nessed every day in the scenes from Eastern mocracy in Lithuania. A particular danger is multiparty system. This weekend the Lithuani­ Europe. There, peoples long oppressed by posed by proposed changes in the Soviet an people will go to the polls to participate in governments not of their choosing are coming constitution which would threaten the move­ the first multiparty elections since they were il­ forward to demand democracy and freedom. ment toward democracy in Lithuania. Accord­ legally secured by the Soviets under the And observers the world over note with happi­ ing to Marju Lauristin, a member of the Con­ ness that they are accomplishing their goals. gress of Peoples Deputies from Estonia, Hitler-Stalin Pact. While these elections are a Lithuanians are leading the way to change. drafts of laws being circulated in the Supreme visible step toward a more open and demo­ They have stood together in the streets of Soviet include proposals to fine people up to cratic system of government, Lithuania has a their cities and the squares of their villages 20,000 rubles-a years of the average work­ long way to go until it reaches true freedom. and spoken with one voice. Their persistence er's salary-for belonging to nationalist organi­ We in the Congress and the United States has reminded powerful nations that they are zations. Other dangers are posed by legisla­ support the people of Lithuania in their valiant an equal partner in the world, and they have tion in the Supreme Soviet which gives the struggle for freedom and democracy. While set in motion a movement that is reworking President greater powers to declare a state of democracy and self-determination are not yet the world order. emergency and by legislation which would re­ realities for the Baltic States, the designation For this reason, today's commemoration of strict and slow down a republic's ability to of February 16 as Lithuanian Independence Lithuanian Independence Day has special secede. Day provides a tangible manifestation of our meaning. We are not only remembering the Our Nation has never recognized the illegal belief that the fight for freedom continues in brave men and women who have fought for occupation of Lithuania, Latvia, and Estonia, Lithuania. the national survival of Lithuania in the past, and I support this policy completely. I urge the Mrs. BENTLEY. Madam Speaker, today we are looking with hope to those who will administration to implement policies to pro­ commemorates the 72d anniversary of Lithua­ lead their nation and all of Eastern Europe mote and encourage Lithuanian aspirations­ nian independence. As many of us know, Lith­ into the next century. and the hopes of all captive nations-for a uanians declared their indepedence on Febru­ As a Member of Congress who represents future of freedom and self-determination. We ary 16, 1918; and they retained their inde­ many Lithuanian-Americans, I know I speak must also continue to press the Soviet Union pendence until 1940 when over 300,000 for them when I express their feelings of joy to abide by the Universal Declaration of Soviet troops occupied the country. As a as Lithuania struggles for a renewal of its free­ Human Rights, the International Convention result of Stalin's and Hitler's decision to divide dom. Might does not make right, and Lithuani­ on Human Rights, and the Helsinki Compli­ Eastern Europe. ans have never forgotten this fact throughout ance Commission. The Lithuanian people are noted for their the past half century. It is only fitting that we As a democratic nation and a nation com­ rich culture and religious devotion which has join in noting this fact today, because the mitted to human rights, we must never aban­ struggled to survive since the beginning of health of our own Nation depends just as don the brave Lithuanian people. As a nation Soviet occupation. Yet through all of the re­ much on us recognizing this certainty, as it founded on the right to self-determination, we pression the people of Lithuania continue their does for the proud Lithuanian people now must encourage it wherever a spark of desire struggle for human rights and cultural identity. changing the world. for freedom remains. We cannot help but to Glasnost and Perestroika-Gorbachev's Ms. OAKAR. Madam Speaker, I join my col­ hope that someday soon the Lithuanian peo­ words have given so much hope to Eastern leagues in commemorating the brave people ple's dreams will be realized. Europe and the world. We already see what of Lithuania and their struggle for freedom and Mr. RUSSO. Madam Speaker, it is with has happened in Eastern Europe and the independence. I would like to thank my good great excitement that I rise in support of this promise to pull back troops and the promise friend and colleague FRANK ANNUNZIO lor or­ year's Lithuanian Independence Day celebra­ of a new order-but these promises, so far it ganizing this special order. tion. For the first time since the Soviet Union seems, have not stretched north along the On February 16, 1918, the Lithuanian illegally annexed the Baltic States 50 years Baltic to Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania. people proclaimed their will to be a free, self­ ago, freedom and independence are within Gorbachev has been challenged by the governing, and independent nation. Their in­ Lithuania's reach. The events of Eastern Lithuanian's drive for restored independence. dependence was tragically stolen when the Europe have been truly amazing and have in­ Today, the Lithuanian people are voicing their Soviet Army began its occupation of Lithuania, spired many of us to appreciate more fully strong desire for freedom from a system that Latvia, and Estonia in 1940. that freedom for which our ancestors fought has crushed them since 1940. The . Lithuanian people have never accepted so hard. Baltimore Lithuanians celebrated the 72d this foreign domination, even though their The winds of democracy are moving faster anniversary last Sunday and hailed the struggle for freedom has had a very high than we ever imagined. The right of self-deter­ changes in Eastern Europe. They have beeri price. Since their occupation began under mination has been seized by other Eastern very supportive of the changes in Eastern Stalin, they have been ruthlessly oppressed European nations like Poland, Romania, and Europe and hope that the Soviet Union will and their land has been exploited and pollut­ Czechoslovakia. The evidence of this birth of recognize the need for reform in the Baltic ed. Tens of thousands of people from the freedom has appeared twice in this very region. Baltic nations were deported from their native Chamber. Once in the form of Lech Walesa, I support Lithuania's current initiatives of in­ countries by the Soviet Government. Many of and yesterday in the form of Vaclav Havel. Mr. dependence and autonomy; and, commemo- 2304 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD-HOUSE February 22, 1990 rating their independence day we give proper seen changes that never would have been known what we in a free nation commonly recognition to Lithuania's people as well as predicted taking place in a few decades much take for granted-free speech, free worship, Lithuanian-Americans. I ask you today Madam less a few months. The Soviet Union has and the right to participate freely in political Speaker, and other Members, to join me in eased the grip on some of its satellite coun­ expression, it is heartening to know that a re­ the honoring of Lithuanian Independence Day. tries and Lithuanians stand ready to separate versal of this policy may soon unfold. Mr. HORTON. Madam Speaker, I join today themselves from the illegal Soviet influence of Last year, the republic's Supreme Soviet with my colleagues in commemorating Lithua­ over half a century. Individually and as a passed a declaration of state sovereignty, pro­ nian Independence Day. I want to thank the country we must support this move to free­ claimed economic autonomy and abolished gentleman from Illinois [Mr. ANNUNZIO] for dom. We must not rest until Lithuania is again the constitutional clause guaranteeing the taking this time to call our attention to this a free country. The Lithuanian struggle is our Communist lock on power. Lithuania's Com­ very special event. struggle. The unflagging efforts for freedom munist Party responded by declaring inde­ But first, I want to state that I had the op­ should spur us all to action and to not be sat­ pendence from its national counterpart and, portunity during the last district work period, to isfied until true independence is achieved. later this week local electors may choose a visit with some of my Lithuanian-American Mr. DWYER of New Jersey. Madam Speak­ republican parliament. These are positive sig­ constituents during a commemoration of the er, it is with great pleasure that I join with my nals that severe reform is on the way. Hope­ 71 st anniversary of Lithuanian Independence colleagues today to commemorate the 72d fully, these changes can be carried out in a Day at a ceremony held at St. George's Anniversary of Lithuanian Independence. peaceful, effective manner that will ultimately Parish in Rochester, NY. That meeting of the I have been privileged to participate in this bring prosperity and well-being to its citizens. Lithuanian-American Council of Rochester annual special order since first coming to the The United States has fully recognized Lith­ took place on Sunday, February 11, 1990. House of Representatives. However, for most uania as a sovereign state since its independ­ The overall feeling of my friends that were of those years, we discussed the ongoing ence was declared on February 16, 1918. there that day is that now is a very hopeful tragedy in that country due to the continued Now, as the tide begins to turn, it's as if our · time for Lithuanians, both those still living in dominance of the Lithuanian people by the cries for peace and freedom have finally been Lithuania and those living abroad. I share this Soviet Union. Today, because of the changes heard. sentiment for this year's celebration comes at which have taken place during the past year, a time when Lithuanians are closer than ever there is a hope for realizing the dream of free­ Let us join these proud people in celebrat­ to regaining their independence from the dom which has been absent in the past. The ing Lithuanian Independence Day and in look­ Soviet Union. It is an exciting time, it is also a era of perestroika provided the Lithuanian ing ahead to that joyous day when Lithuanians time to be apprehensive. people with an opportunity for public protest can again live together in freedom. The obvious cause of this excitement and and demonstrations without the usual harsh Mr. GILMAN. Madam Speaker, I wish to this apprehension is the elections which are repercussions of the past. Encouraged by the commend the gentleman from Illinois [Mr. AN­ scheduled to be held on February 24. Nobody expansion of protest, the Lithanian people NUNZIO], for taking out this time to commemo­ knows how free this exercise will be, but one pressed their calls for independence. rate Lithuanian-Americans. Today, February can be sure that people from around the Today, many changes have taken place. 22, Americans of Lithuanian descent will note world will be watching those elections and The Lithuanian Supreme Soviet adopted a with hope and joy, the anniversary of Lithuani­ checking to see that their results are respect­ declaration of state sovereignty and constitu­ an Independence Day; joy in remembering ed. The integrity of the ballot box is one of the tional amendments in May of last year. A that day in 1918 when independence was first hallmarks of democracy. If that integrity is vio­ commission of the Lithuanian Supreme Soviet declared, and the years that followed which lated, the credibility of Glasnost and Peres­ approved a report which characterized the saw the flourishing of Lithuanian culture and troika will undoubtedly suffer. 1940 incorporation of Lithuania into the Soviet heritage. The hope which now emanates from There is no doubt in my mind what the re­ Union is illegal. And, in August of last year, all Lithuanians, is a hope for freedom, and de­ sults of the elections will be. I only hope that hundreds of thousands of Lithuanians joined mocracy. those results will be respected. I have my hands with Latvians, Estonians, and others in We join the Lithuanian people in this hope, doubts, though, that the Soviets will accept a 2-million-person chain that extended from that the years spent under the domination of Lithuanian independence without a fight. Tallinn, Estonia, through Riga, Latvia, to Vil­ the Soviet Union will soon be over. With the The ball is in President Gorbachev's court. nius, Lithuania, as a sign of protest marking current situation in Lithuania, where the first If he chooses to go against the will of the the 50th anniversary of the Molotov-Ribben­ multiparty election~ in the Soviet Union since people, he may end up in the same predica­ trop Pact. 1918 are taking place, we hope these events ment as many other recent Communist lead­ The Baltic States have made important will spread to all the Baltic States and ensure ers in Eastern Europe-out of power. This strides in their quest for independence from the 1asting freedom of those States. would be unfortunate for all parties involved. the Soviet Union. The Lithuanian people have Lithuanian Independence Day will most cer­ So today I call on the Soviet leaders to re­ been in the forefront of this effort. tainly bring out hundreds of thousands of sup­ spect the basic human rights of the voters in Much remains to be done before Lithuania porters, and with them go our own hopes for Lithuania by letting them vote without interfer­ will be truly free again. But, the Lithuanian their future. Accordingly, Mr. Speaker, I invite ence and by respecting the results. In doing people have made historic progress during the my colleagues to acknowledge this anniversa­ so, we will be able to stand here next year past year, and their commitment to freedom ry of Lithuanian independence, certain that and celebrate the first anniversary of the re­ will serve them well as they continue their their national feeling cannot be stifled. birth of an independent Lithuania. fight for true independence. Mr. LIPINSKI. Madam Speaker, I rise today Mr. MOAKLEY. Madam Speaker, I am hon­ Mr. CLINGER. Madam Speaker, I am to commemorate the 71 st anniversary of Lith­ ored to join my good friend and colleague, pleased to join my colleagues in the House uanian independence. This is a particularly ex­ FRANK ANNUNZIO, in today's special order and Lithuanian-Americans throughout the citing occasion considering the developments commemorating Lithuanian Independence Nation in commemorating the 72d anniversary which are taking place in Lithuania. The move­ Day. of Lithuanian Independence Day. ment toward Lithuanian independence has As in the past, we are saluting the indomita­ The Soviet Union has dominated the brave made dramatic progress in the last few ble will and courage of the brave Lithuanians; country of Lithuania since 1940, when it sent months. lr. December of last year, the Lithua­ people who have been under the oppressive invading troops into the neighboring nation, nian Communist Party made an unprecedent­ and illegal occupation by their Soviet neigh­ forcing annexation. But despite this presence, ed move to openly defy Kremlin rule by pro­ bors. But today is different. Today, Lithuanians the free hearts and spirits of the Lithuanian claiming independence from the Soviet Com­ can truly taste freedom. They can picture the people have refused to die. munist Party. This bold and courageous break­ day when they will rightfully stand among Lithuania's struggle for freedom is written in through by the Lithuanians marks the first time other free nations. The day when Lithuania the sorrows and courage of a strong people a Soviet Republic Party has defected from the will again be her own country, with her own who have endured political repression, reli­ Soviet Communist Party since it began its un­ government and her own proud identity. gious persecution, and the denial of human welcome reign 70 years ago. Mr. Speaker, incredible events have taken rights. Indeed, while it is distressing to realize An overwhelming majority of the Lithuanian place around this world. The past year has that many people in Lithuania have never people strongly supported their political lead- February 22, 1990 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD-HOUSE 2305 ers' decision to sever party ties with Moscow. well as Estonia and Latvia, are on the verge Mr. WYDEN. <100 Stat. 1609); to the Committee on Edu­ of realizing their dream of independence. Mr. FAZIO. cation and Labor. 2552. A letter from the General Counsel, Today it is fitting to pay great tribute to the Mr. VENTO. Department of Commerce, transmitting a courageous struggle of the Lithuanians, a Mr. PANETTA. draft of proposed legislation to permit the people who have never given up hope since Federal Communications Commission to uti­ being robbed of their independence and liber­ lize competitive bidding in awarding licenses ty through the Nazi-Soviet Pact of 1940. SENATE BILLS REFERRED for use of the electromagnetic spectrum; to Lithuania will soon add another chapter to Bills of the Senate of the following the Committee on Energy and Commerce. its rich history. On February 24, the Lithuanian titles were taken from the Speaker's 2553. A letter from the Assistant Secre­ people will participate in the first democratic table and, under the rule, referred as tary of State for Legislative Affairs, trans­ elections in their country in over 40 years. mitting copies of the original reports of po­ follows: litical contributions by Deane Roesch These elections will yield a parliament com­ S. 169. An act to amend the National Sci­ Hinton. Ambassador Extraordinary and mitted to the establishment of an independent ence and Technology Policy, Organization, Plenipotentiary-designate to Panama; by Lithuania through peaceful measures. These and Priorities Act of 1976 in order to pro­ Jonathan Moore, U.S. Representative-desig­ Lithuanian leaders hope to accomplish a ne­ vide for improved coordination of national nate on the Economic and Social Council of gotiated independence with the Soviet Union, scientific research efforts and to provide for the United Nations; and by Shirin Raziud­ avoiding both military and economic conflict. a national plan to improve scientific under­ din Tahir-Kheli, Alternate Representative­ In his recent trip to Lithuania, Mikhail Gor­ standing of the Earth system and the effect designate for Special Political Affairs in the of changes in that system on climate and United Nations, and members of their fami­ bachev acknowledged the principle of Lithua­ human well-being; to the Committee on Sci­ nian independence and their right to secede lies, pursuant to 22 U.S.C. 3944(b)(2); to the ence, Space, and Technology. Committee on Foreign Affairs. from the Soviet Union. In this past historic S. 1310. An act to eliminate illiteracy by 2554. A letter from the Assistant Secre­ year of the dramatic dismantling of commu­ the year 2000, to strengthen and coordinate tary for Administration, Department of Ag­ nism, the turn of events in Lithuania is greeted literacy programs, and for other purposes; riculture. transmitting a report of actions with joy on this Lithuanian Independence Day. to the Committee on Education and Labor. taken to increase competition for contracts, The unjust Soviet grasp on Lithuania has final­ fiscal year 1989, pursuant to 41 U.S.C. 419; ly been loosened. When the inevitable occurs, to the Committee on Government Oper­ and Lithuania finally realizes its independence, ADJOURNMENT ations. we will have cause to celebrate once again. I Mr. ANNUNZIO. Madam Speaker, I 2555. A letter from the Chairman, Nation­ look forward to this time next year in hopes of move that the House do now adjourn. al Science Board, transmitting certification that the National Science Foundation com­ celebrating a truly independent Lithuania, The motion was agreed to; accord­ pleted all implementation actions under sec­ brought about by the triumph of a courageous ingly ; to the ruary 26, at 12 noon. Committee on Government Operations. SPECIAL ORDERS GRANTED 2556. A letter from the Deputy Director By unanimous consent, permission for Congressional Relations and Communi­ to address the House, following the EXECUTIVE COMMUNICATIONS, cations. Office of Thrift Supervision. trans­ legislative program and any special ETC. mitting a report on activities under the orders heretofore entered, was granted Freedom of Information Act for the Federal Under clause 2 of rule XXIV, execu­ Home Loan Bank Board for the period of to: tive communications were taken from January 1, 1989, through August 8, 1989, : to the Com­ ant to 5 U.S.C. 552; to the Committee on Mr. FALEOMAVAEGA, for 60 minutes, mittee on Armed Services. Government Operations. on February 27. 2548. A letter from the Acting Administra­ 2558. A letter from the Chairman, U.S. tor, Farmers Home Administration, trans­ Merit Systems Protection Board, transmit­ mitting a report on the feasibility of making ting a report on activities under the Free­ EXTENSION OF REMARKS available properties owned by FmHA to low­ dom of Information Act for the calender income persons whose homes were de­ year 1989, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 552(d); to By unanimous consent, permission stroyed and are in the disaster areas of hur­ the Committee on Government Operations. to revise and extend remarks was ricane Hugo or the Lorna Prieta earthquake 2559. A letter from the Deputy Chief, granted to: during 1989, pursuant to Public Law 101- Forest Service, transmitting a report on ; to the Committee on the Mrs. CoLLINs, Mr. GEJDENSON, Mr. Committee on Agriculture. Judiciary. GAYDONS, Mr. AcKERMAN, Mr. MoRRI­ By Mr. FALEOMAVAEGA ; to the Committee on Post tration of trust funds to provide financial By Mr. GINGRICH <103 of New York, Mr. MACHTLEY, Mr. and Mr. McCoLLUM): Stat. 750); jointly, to the Committees on Ag­ MARKEY, Mr. MATSUI, Mr. McDER­ H.R. 4079. A bill to provide swift and cer­ riculture, Interior and Insular Affairs, Mer­ MOTT, Mr. McHUGH, Mr. MILLER of tain punishment for criminals in order to chant Marine and Fisheries, and Appropria­ California, Mr. MOODY, Mrs. MoR­ deter violent crime and rid America of ille­ tions. ELLA, Mr. MORRISON of Connecticut, gal drug use; jointly, to the Committees on Mr. MRAZEK, Mr. PAYNE of New the Judiciary, Energy and Commerce, Jersey, Ms. PELOSI, Mr. PORTER, Mr. Public Works and Transportation, Educa­ PUBLIC BILLS AND SABO, Mrs. SAIKI, Mr. ScHEUER, Mrs. tion and Labor, and Armed Services. RESOLUTIONS ScHROEDER, Mr; SoLARZ, Mr. STARK, By Mr. WAXMAN