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MOVEMENT TOWARD PERMANENT talks in late February, can not, and must not, Earl was born in a sod-roofed log cabin on PEACE IN NORTHERN IRELAND become a moving target. a ranch near Vernal, UT, on June 19, 1906. The delegation is commended for its firm His grandfather, Joel Bascom, was one of the HON. BENJAMIN A. GILMAN statement and understanding of what needs to very first frontier lawmen, and his father, dep- OF NEW YORK be done. Talks must soon begin in earnest, uty sheriff John Bascom, chased the outlaw and the future of all Ireland settled at the bar- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Butch Cassidy in the late 1880's. Earl showed gaining table by the warm and generous peo- an early interest in art, drawing scenes of his Tuesday, December 5, 1995 ple of Ireland, not by any bombs or guns. young cowboy life on pieces of scrap paper. Mr. GILMAN. Mr. Speaker, President Clin- The future generations of Irish youth and This interest blossomed when his family left ton's recent visit to the north and south of Ire- Ireland's many friends here and all around the Utah by covered wagon to start a new ranch land, has enhanced the momentum toward world will be following very closely the life in Alberta, Canada in 1914. There he finding lasting peace and justice on the whole progress toward lasting peace which President worked as a cowhand for a dollar a day and island. The President is to be commended for Clinton's visit has stimulated once again. We furthered his dream under the direction of re- his efforts in this important cause. in the Congress will do all in our power to see nowned western artist Charlie Russell. The peace process that has seen a cease- that this momentum does not slip away. In 1933, at the age of 27, and having never fire in the north of Ireland honored on all sides Mr. Speaker, I request that the full text of graduated from high school, Earl was accept- for more than 15 months, has yet to produce the bi-partisan delegation's statement be in- ed to study art at Brigham Young University. the critical all-party inclusive talks essential to cluded at this point in the RECORD. He was the first student to pay his way finding through political dialogue, a lasting rec- CONGRESSIONAL DELEGATION APPLAUDS MOVE- through college exclusively as a rodeo cow- onciliation and a permanent peace. The peo- MENT TOWARD PERMANENT PEACE AND REC- boy, giving him the title of ``Rodeo's First Col- ONCILIATION; URGES CONTINUED PROGRESS ple of all Ireland clearly desire those goals, as legiate Cowboy.'' As an early pioneer of (Dublin, Ireland, December 1, 1995) was demonstrated by the joyous, supportive, rodeo, he invented innovative rodeo equip- and warm reception the President's peace visit Chairman James Walsh (R–NY)—Head of ment still used today. He graduated as one of the Bi-Partisan Delegation accompanying received in both parts of the island. President Clinton’s visit to Ireland issued the great rodeo legends, with his art degree, The Congress was well represented on this the following statement on behalf of the del- in 1940. important, historical trip of President Clinton to egation. Earl retired from rodeo, married Nadine help advance the peace process in Ireland, at ‘‘The enormous celebration of Peace we Diffey, and moved to Los Angeles in 1940 to a point in time when it was stalled, the mo- have all witnessed among people of both the pursue his art career. As that developed, he mentum lost, and a return to violence a real north and south of Ireland is a reflection of worked in construction, ranched, taught, and possibility. the enormous desire to make the current even did some film work with Roy Rogers. In peace permanent, and find lasting justice on A strong bipartisan delegation of both the whole island of Ireland. The young peo- 1968, Earl began sculpting, and 5 years later, House and Senate members led by my good ple of Ireland’s future must be secured he and his youngest son, John, set up their friend JAMES WALSH (R±NY), the chairman of through the removal of violence as a means own bronze casting foundry to produce mag- the Friends of Ireland accompanied the Presi- for change. nificent works of western art. dent. The congressional delegation met with ‘‘After seeing an obvious display of support Mr. Speaker, I ask that you join me, our col- all the parties in the north and south, and en- for peace by the people of Ireland, and after leagues, Earl's family and many friends in rec- gaged in an important and further dialogue to meeting with all political parties, north and ognizing Earl Bascom's extraordinary work south, the delegation is firmly convinced help sustain the progress toward peace, which that a lasting political solution can, and and remarkable life. Earl lived one of the most President Clinton's visit had motivated. must, be found through political dialogue. interesting lives ever known in modern cowboy The bipartisan congressional delegation is- Specifically, we support the recent twin history. ``I've tried to portray the West as I sued a statement, which in part unanimously track agreement. knew itÐrough and rugged and tough as an stated, that the delegation urges that ``* * * a Mr. Walsh went on to say, ‘‘I applaud old boot but with a good heart and honest as fixed and concrete date be promptly set for all President Clinton’s continued leadership in the day is long,'' he said. It is only fitting that party inclusive talks following the completion helping move the peace process forward and the House recognize Earl Bascom today. of the International Body's findings under the using the influence and moral will of Amer- ica to help advance the peace process.’’ f leadership of former United States Senator Mr Walsh concluded by saying, ‘‘The dele- George Mitchell of Maine.'' gation was unanimous in urging that a fixed TRIBUTE TO WILLIAM F. The arms decommissioning issue that this and concrete date be promptly set for all- ARMSTRONG International Body will address by mid-January party inclusive talks following the comple- 1996 has sadly too often been a smoke tion of the International Body’s findings HON. JOSEPH P. KENNEDY II under the leadership of former United States screen, and unfortunately used as a totally un- OF MASSACHUSETTS Senator George Mitchell of Maine.’’ warranted precondition by many to stall and IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES prevent critical all-party inclusive talks and dia- f Tuesday, December 5, 1995 logue. What the north of Ireland needs in A TRIBUTE TO EARL WESLEY order to truly get the arms held by both sides BASCOM Mr. KENNEDY of Massachusetts. Mr. out of the process, is really a decommission- Speaker, I rise today in honor and recognition ing of the mind set of the many who are re- HON. JERRY LEWIS of Mr. William F. Armstrong and 1995 marks sistant to change on both sides. That must Mr. Armstrong's 50th anniversary of being OF CALIFORNIA and can only take place across the bargaining founder and president of Armstrong Ambu- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES table in this long, tragic, and deeply divisive lance Services. ``troubles'' that must come to a permanent Tuesday, December 5, 1995 Mr. Armstrong is certainly dedicated. He du- end. Mr. LEWIS of California. Mr. Speaker, I am tifully served his tour of duty in the U.S. Ma- Once the arms issue report is completed by proud, yet saddened, to bring to your attention rine Corps. Upon his return, he established his the International Body in mid-January next today the recent passing of Earl Wesley very own ambulatory service. This personal year, it is hoped that no more excuses, delay- Bascom of Victorville, CA. Earl was a cowboy service currently thrives as the Armstrong Am- ing tactics, nor any one side's veto will be tol- hero and a true inspiration to many of us, par- bulance Service. erated by the interested governments. We ticularly in the West. I'd like to take a moment Mr. Armstrong's perseverance and hard must soon thereafter have a fixed concrete to share with you a glimpse of Earl's remark- work to benefit and safeguard the well-being and nonnegotiable date set for all party talks able life and the legacy he has left for future of others is exemplary. He lived on call for at the peace table. The target date for these generations. others 24 hours a day, for over five decades.

∑ This ‘‘bullet’’ symbol identifies statements or insertions which are not spoken by a Member of the Senate on the floor. Matter set in this typeface indicates words inserted or appended, rather than spoken, by a Member of the House on the floor. E 2284 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks December 5, 1995 Due to his unwavering leadership, Armstrong Edward Gibson on the occasion of his 104th CFC ban is debatable'' and the agreement to Ambulance Service has grown to accommo- birthday and for his tireless dedication as terminate the use of CFC's ``is the result of a date the medical transportation for over trustee emeritus of the New Central Baptist media scare.'' 40,000 people a year in the Greater Boston Church of Philadelphia. Brother Gibson has A couple of weeks later, the Royal Swedish area. lived a life of service to God and the church. Academy of Science announced this year's I applaud the accomplishments of Mr. Arm- He has served the New Central Baptist Nobel Prize in chemistry was awarded for strong. His special evening of recognition on Church since 1915, in many capacities from work that led to the international ban on December 16, 1995, will be a perfect oppor- usher board member to trustee emeritus. Not chemicals believed to be depleting the Earth's tunity to reflect upon such a joyous occasion only is he a valued and cherished member of protective ozone layer. These scientists dis- with family and friends. I would like to extend the trustees, he is so much more, he is a covered that when chlorofluorocarbons my deepest congratulations to Mr. William F. source of inspiration and comfort to the entire [CFC's], standard coolants in refrigerators and Armstrong. His 50th anniversary of serving congregation of the New Central Baptist air-conditioners, leak, they rise heavenward others is truly commendable and is a fine ex- Church. Brother Gibson has served the New and destroy ozone molecules that shield the ample of the notion of community. Central Baptist Church with honor, dignity, and Earth from the Sun. f commitment, offering new and innovative As you know, in 1985, scientists confirmed ideas to the community. the existence of a hole in the ozone layer over IN MEMORY OF H.G. ‘‘SKINNY’’ I join with the congregation of the New Antarctica. This ecological crisis spurred more TAYLOR Central Baptist Church, friends, family, and the than 120 countries to negotiate and approve Philadelphia community today in celebrating the Montreal Protocol on Substances That De- HON. GLENN POSHARD the 104th birthday of James Edward Gibson. plete the Ozone Layer, which President Reagan signed in 1987. In 1989, Congress OF ILLINOIS I wish Brother Gibson and the New Central enacted a tax on ozone-depleting chemicalsÐ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Baptist Church the very best as together they CFC's or chlorofluorocarbonsÐto provide an Tuesday, December 5, 1995 continue their service to the Philadelphia com- munity. economic incentive to reduce production and Mr. POSHARD. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to f use of these destructive substances. This tax commemorate the passing of H.G. ``Skinny'' has very successfully accelerated the phase- Taylor, an Illinois political legend. For years an PROCLAMATION HONORING DONNA out of harmful chemicals while at the same actively involved Republican, friends on both MAHFOUZ time it has spurred development of ozone-safe sides of the aisle throughout the 19th Con- alternatives. gressional District and the State of Illinois will However, TOM DELAY, the House majority HON. ROBERT W. NEY whip, remains unconvinced. In the November miss his wit, style, and grace. It is with great OF OHIO 4 Houston Chronicle, DELAY said the Nobel sadness that I offer my condolences to his IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES family. Prize has not changed his opinion that the ban A graduate of Robinson, IL, High School Tuesday, December 5, 1995 on the chemicals to protect the ozone layer and Millikin University, Skinny owned and op- Mr. NEY. Mr. Speaker, I commend the fol- was the result of media scare. In a separate erated the Decatur Warehouse Co. A dedi- lowing article to my colleagues: interview, one of the three Nobel winners for ozone-depletion research, Mario Molina of the cated member of his community, Skinny took Whereas, Donna Mahfouz has faithfully leadership roles in the Kiwanis Club, the De- served the Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Massachusetts Institute of Technology, said catur Association of Commerce, the West- Shield family for twenty-three years; and such charges evidently result from DELAY's minster Presbyterian Church, and the Millikin Whereas, Donna Mahfouz has held the post lack of knowledge * * * and that all I can say is it's ignorance, real ignorance. DELAY was Alumni Association. But his greatest impres- of legislative secretary for the Government Relations Office, since its inception seven- also quoted as saying that SwedenÐwhere sion was left in politics, presiding as the chair- teen years ago; and, the Nobel program is basedÐis an extremist man of the Macon County Republican Party Whereas, her strong work ethic, super- country, and the award to Molina and the two for 39 years, while also serving as a Repub- lative organizational skills, and warm sense other scientists was nothing more than the lican precinct committeeman for 54 years. In of humor have greatly contributed to the Nobel appeasement prize linked to a Swedish both posts he was instrumental in acquainting success of Blue Cross and Blue Shield; and agenda. the Decatur area with State and national politi- Whereas, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield owes Donna Mahfouz a great deal of DELAY said the Nobel Prize notwithstanding, cians. Skinny introduced many statewide can- he and a number of scientists are not per- didates to the nuances of campaigning in gratitude for her selfless devotion and dedi- cated service; and, suaded by the Chicken Little theory that ozone downstate Illinois, urging them to get in touch Whereas, I join the employees of Anthem depletion is being caused by CFC's or other with the problems that affected rural commu- Blue Cross and Blue Shield, with distinct manmade materials, or that there would be nities. pleasure, in honoring Donna Mahfouz upon substantial negative effects even if that hap- Mr. Speaker, ``Skinny'' Taylor handled these her retirement as legislative secretary for pened. many roles with a gentleness that impressed the Government Relations Office. DELAY said his University of Houston biol- all that met him. He touched many lives, and f ogy degree and his many years of dealing brought to politics the common sense belief PROPOSING CUTBACKS IN ENVI- with chemicals as owner of a pest-control that good government was good politics. In company enable him to interpret scientific find- the sometimes fractious environment in Wash- RONMENTAL POLICY REGARDING THE OZONE LAYER ings, including emerging research that calls ington, we can all learn from his example. Let the CFC ban into question. us duly note a life well lived. To support a ban on chemicals to protect f HON. FORTNEY PETE STARK the ozone layer, he said he would want to see OF CALIFORNIA ``a direct correlation'' between CFC's and A 104TH BIRTHDAY SALUTE TO IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ozone depletion, and also ``make sure the so- JAMES EDWARD GIBSON OF Tuesday, December 5, 1995 called UV [ultraviolet] radiation that's sup- PHILADELPHIA posed to make people drop like flies is actu- Mr. STARK. Mr. Speaker, according to TOM ally making people drop like flies. HON. THOMAS M. FOGLIETTA DELAY, House majority whip, ``What has hap- Common sense dictates that waiting for this OF PENNSYLVANIA pened over the last 10 to 20 years is the envi- degree of evidence is waiting too long. A per- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ronmental extremists have had their way with son doesn't need to wait for a brick to drop on regulators and with Congress and they've his head before he believes it would hurt. The Tuesday, December 5, 1995 gone way beyond reasonableness and com- proof that Mr. DELAY requires is exactly the Mr. FOGLIETTA. Mr. Speaker, I rise today mon sense''ÐOctober 8 Houston Chronicle. type of catastrophe that current legislation re- to salute James Edward Gibson on the occa- In support of this argument, Mr. DELAY has garding ozone-depleting chemicals was en- sion of his 104th birthday and for his dedi- introduced a bill to lift the ban on the chemi- acted to prevent. cated service to the New Central Baptist cals covered by the ozone-layer ban and other Normally, I would not take this type of know- Church. substances. In the October 27 Washington nothingness seriously. However, with the new On December 25, 1995, the New Central Post, DELAY, a former exterminator, was Republicans and their antienvironment. Con- Baptist Church will proudly join with James quoted as saying ``the science underlying the tract With America it appears they are not December 5, 1995 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E 2285 going to let real ignorance stand in the way of A TRIBUTE TO HENRY AND BOB- colleagues. At a time when Congress, and the attacking environmental policy, policy which BIE SHAFFNER; TWO EXCEP- country, is wrestling with devolution of a Fed- was supported by Republican Presidents Ron- TIONAL COMPOSERS eral Government and personal responsibility, ald Reagan and George Bush. Therefore, it is Dr. Saxon's words leapt from the pages as I very important that we continue to rally sup- HON. TOM LANTOS read them. A BETTER COUNTRY—A THANKSGIVING port from the scientific community, environ- OF CALIFORNIA SERMON IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES mental groups, and our constituents in opposi- (By Rev. Dr. Randall Lee Saxon) tion to this type of real ignorance so that we Tuesday, December 5, 1995 HEBREWS 11: 8, 12–16 may preserve our Nation's and the world's Mr. LANTOS. Mr. Speaker, I invite my col- By faith Abraham obeyed when he was most precious commodity, the environment. leagues to join me in thanking and congratu- called to set out for a place that he was to lating Henry and Bobbie Shaffner who com- receive as an inheritance; and he set out, not f knowing where he was going. posed an evocative and hauntingly beautiful Therefore from one person, and this one as musical score dedicated to Swedish humani- JAMES COLGATE CLEVELAND, good as dead, descendants were born, ‘‘as tarian and Holocaust hero, Raoul Wallenberg. many as the stars of heaven and as the innu- FORMER MEMBER OF CONGRESS Their composition of the song, ``Wallenberg,'' merable grains of sand by the seashore’’. together with the lyrics of Ms. Lillian Lewis, All of these died in faith without having captivated an audience of over 650 people at received the promises, but from a distance HON. BUD SHUSTER they saw and greeted them. They confessed the dedication of the bust of Wallenberg in the that they were strangers and foreigners on OF PENNSYLVANIA Great Rotunda of the U.S. Capitol on Novem- the earth, for people who speak in this way ber 2, 1995. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES make it clear that they are seeking a home- The song, ``Wallenberg,'' is a tribute to land. Tuesday, December 5, 1995 Raoul Wallenberg the Swedish diplomat cred- If they had been thinking of the land that ited with savings 100,000 Jewish lives in Bu- they had left behind, they would have had Mr. SHUSTER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to dapest in 1944. Using false passports, dip- opportunity to return. But as it is, they de- sire a better country, that is, a heavenly pay tribute to James C. Cleveland, a long-time lomat safe houses, and extraordinary bravery, one. Therefore God is not ashamed to be and invaluable member of the Public Works Wallenberg repeatedly deceived and evaded called their God; indeed, he has prepared a and Transportation Committee. Jim passed the Nazis in his heroic mission to prevent the city for them. away on December 3, in his beloved State of deportation of Hungary's Jews in the death A BETTER COUNTRY New Hampshire. camps. Wallenberg was arrested by Soviet au- Christians are always in search of a better thorities after the war and disappeared into the country. Those who take their faith seri- Jim came to the House of Representatives Gulag. His ultimate fate remains a mystery. ously endeavor to move beyond a feel-good in 1963 after more than a decade in the New The Shaffners' interest and concern about religion to a follow-Jesus faith. Such a faith Hampshire State Senate. His tenure in the Wallenberg's fate grew after they read about demands that we continue on our journey of Granite State legislature was marked by an in- him in a 1980 New York Times article. They discovery, to build upon the good that was present before us, to bring down the walls tense and detailed interest in infrastructure joined the Wallenberg Committee of the Unit- that divide us, to bridge chasms—real or and economic development issues. Indeed, he ed States decided to join those seeking to find imagined—that separate us. Christians are was the chief force behind creation of the New him and honor his miraculous deeds. always in search of a better country. Hampshire Industrial Development Authority. In 1986, the committee commissioned the As with the people of the early Christian Shaffners to compose an inspiring piece that Church and as with the people who followed When Jim came to Congress in 1963, he would embody Wallenberg's heroic spirit. In the patriarchs of early Judaism, the way of immediately sought and gained a seat on the 1992, the song was performed with the lyrics the Christian is the way of the Pilgrim. Public Works Committee, a position he would Those who have the good fortune to visit of Lillian Lewis at the committee's annual the Old Town of Rotterdam, in The Nether- hold for the next 18 years. He was a recog- meeting in New York. lands, may visit still the Pilgrim Fathers’ nized legislative expert in the fields of trans- Today's the Shaffners' inspirational music is Church—as it is yet called—in which the portation, water resources, and economic de- part of a program titled: ``Raoul Wallenberg: A Scrooby Pilgrims and the Leyden Pilgrims velopment. His determined belief in the value Study in Heroes'' which has been imple- held their last service prior to entering on of public works projectsÐprojects which then mented in over 50 schools in New York, Mas- their incredible journey to discover a better sachusetts, and North Carolina, in kinder- country. Those staunch and visionary fore- and now add value to our Nation and to our bears of ours worshipped together, then everyday livesÐhelped drive the committee garten through the eighth grade. Plan call for made their way down to the water where through the 1960's and 1970's. the program to soon spread across the coun- they boarded the Speedwell to begin their try. In addition to his leadership in the House, westward journey. Written bold upon a At the dedication ceremony of the plaque secured to a warehouse on that Rot- he was also an inspiration to those of us new Wallenberg bust, the song was performed by terdam waterfront is a commemoration to arrivals on the committee. I was one of those the U.S. Army Band, Sergeant First Class the departure of the Pilgrims. arrivalsÐin 1973Ðand I can say that Jim was Beverly Benda, soprano, and Staff Sergeant From The Netherlands, the little ship bear- a superb mentor and a good friend. His belief ing the Pilgrim band sailed to Plymouth, Mary Beth Mailand, harp. England. In the English port, after a period in infrastructure and his leadership style was f of time, the pilgrims boarded a larger ship, not forgotten when I had the distinct honor to the Mayflower, and set sail for the brave new A BETTER COUNTRY— pick up the gavel as committee chairman in world awaiting them across the dark and THANKSGIVING SERMON the 104th Congress. brooding Atlantic waters. As in Rotterdam, so in Plymouth one may today read of this There is another and equally compelling as- HON. RAY LaHOOD bold departure of the Pilgrims, commemo- pect to Jim's passingÐwe have lost yet an- rating in words writ upon the grand OF ILLINOIS other member of the ``Command Generation.'' Mayflower Monument the extraordinary IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES These were the men and women who were event of the journey to discover a better Tuesday, December 5, 1995 country and thus a better life. born during the Nation's resurgence in the We can imagine that these pious people re- 1920's, weathered with determination the Mr. LAHOOD. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to flected on the words of Hebrews 11 in the Great Depression, served in World War II, and insert into the extension of remarks of the Holy Scripture: People who speak in this then helped create the international leviathan CONGRESSIONAL RECORD a sermon that my way make it clear that they are seeking a for prosperity and justice that was post-war constituent, Dr. Randall Lee Saxon, pastor of homeland. If they had been thinking of the land that they had left behind, they would America. the First Presbyterian Church, Peoria, IL, made to his congregation on November 19, have had opportunity to return. But, as it is, Jim Cleveland was a soldier, a statesman, 1995, in preparation for Thanksgiving. they desired a better country . .. and a committed private citizen who selflessly We know that many factors figured in the Mr. Speaker, I read the sermon and was so Pilgrims’ decision to leave home and cross served his country with extraordinary distinc- moved by Dr. Saxon's words and insightful the great sea in search of a new land, a bet- tion. The entire Nation is diminished by his thought that I wanted to insert it in the CON- ter country. As children in public and pri- passing. GRESSIONAL RECORD for the benefit of all my vate schools across America, we are given E 2286 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks December 5, 1995 opportunity to re-examine the religious and experience freedom as the Pilgrims sought to of our sixteenth president, that our govern- political persecutions and deep yearning of create to. We are fearful instead. Our every- ment may be of, by and for the people. Rath- the human spirit which emboldened the Pil- day lives point to this truth. er than deride the people you elected to rep- grims to set sail for America. They sought Consider our overstocked medicine cabi- resent you, work with them to shape a an opportunity to worship as they thought nets, burglar alarms, vast ghettos, and drug brighter, better future for all who call Amer- fitting, to engage themselves in self-deter- culture. Eighteen-hundred New Yorkers are ica home. mination and the utilization of individual murdered every year by their fellow citizens 5. Live each day as if it were your last, de- gifts for the common purpose of building in a city whose police department is larger voting energy to those profoundly simple community. They yearned for a government than the standing army of many nations. acts of discipleship we discover by lifting up which would be best described by an Amer- We have become fearful of one another. We faith, hope and love. And, in that instant, ican president 243 years after they sailed seem to have lost our way on that journey to make a difference for good and to God’s from Plymouth, a government in which the a better country. Where is the vision of the glory in the life of someone else. Do you common people were involved; a government Pilgrim people? Why do we cower in fear and begin to realize what a radical difference you of the people, for the people, and by the peo- confusion, choosing to attempt to outrun the can initiate simply by lifting up the values ple. darkness rather than turn and say with con- and mores which helped build this country, Yet, strange-seeming upon first consider- viction, ‘‘Enough!’’. Those people of varied those aspects of national character which ation, these same Pilgrims who were willing races and religious tradition and ages who begin on our hearths and in our hearts as we to leave hearth and homeland for a wild and have taken such a stand against corruption teach our children about God and goodness distant country viewed themselves as strang- in their individual communities have made a and grace? ers and foreigners on the earth. As people of difference, they have shined a light into the Yes, Christians are always in search of a God, they sought with great diligence to live darkness and recaptured a vision of a better better country. Those who take their faith as people of faith in an often faithless world. country. May God bless them, and our native seriously endeavor to move beyond a feel- These Pilgrims held values which tran- land! good religion to a follow-Jesus faith. The scended the simple ‘‘be a good person, be nice The time has come again for the people of choice, really, is up to you. You can sit mo- to your neighbor’’ values in human relation- God to become a Pilgrim people! The time rosely by, captured by a culture of complaint ships. These values demanded much more of has come again for the people of God to say and compliance, or you can let the living the individual and of society than simply what they believe, and to set sail on a jour- God fill your sails with the wind of His Spir- it, empowering you to move forward on that ‘‘being nice’’; these values demanded one’’s ney that will lead us all to a better country. journey to a better country. life commitment to the upbuilding of the What am I saying? Leave America for an- The America of tomorrow awaits your de- kingdom of God. It is no wonder historians other place? Not at all! Despite her flaws, America is cision to act. Decide wisely, pilgrim, for you who trace the Euro-American pilgrimage touch the trembling, fragile future with your from its inception to the present day call the yet the greatest nation on earth, for people still risk their lives to make this land their individual hands and hearts. May God bless experiment of the Pilgrims by the name America. May God bless you. Amen. ‘‘Zion in the Wilderness’’. There was purpose home. Hear me now! I am calling us to recap- f and commitment in what the Pilgrims set ture the vision of a better country. And to out to accomplish. Their journey was to a lift up that vision. I am calling us to work PRESENTATION OF LIBERATION better country! together, beginning right here in our own The Church today is called to remember it community, to shape a better country so OF SURVIVORS STAMP is still on that same journey that set sail the that the little children around us can grow Pilgrims so long ago. up in a better world. I am calling us to be HON. BENJAMIN A. GILMAN The Church exists today as resident aliens, done with the idiocy of self-centered petti- OF NEW YORK an adventurous colony in a society of unbe- ness that only desecrates, divides, and deni- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES lief. As a society of unbelief, Western culture grates the World of God. I am calling us to is devoid of a sense of journey, of adventure, catch the vision of a better country, and to Tuesday, December 5, 1995 because it lacks belief in much more than lift it high in the name of our blessed Lord, Mr. GILMAN. Mr. Speaker, this morning I the cultivation of an ever-shrinking horizon Jesus Christ, who has already journeyed joined with Senator CARL LEVIN, Postmaster of self-preservation and self-expression. ahead of us, calling. ‘‘Follow me!’’. General Runyan, and Postal Governor David The ancient Hebrew patriarchs, the disci- How do we do this? How do we answer this ples of Jesus of Nazareth, the Pilgrims of the call? We begin by doing away with the habit Fineman to present a framed enlargement of seventeenth century, the visionaries who of blaming others for our troubles. We be- the liberation of survivors stamp to the U.S. held ‘‘these Truths to be self-evident, that come more proactive and less reactive. I say Holocaust Museum. all Men are created equal, that they are en- this to you in response to the challenge be- It is appropriate that we are presenting this dowed by their Creator with certain fore us: stamp this year, as we observe the 50th anni- unalienable Rights, that among these are 1. Pray without ceasing that God will use versary of the liberation of the concentration Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness’’, you and this congregation to build a better camps by U.S. Armed Forces. This Holocaust the founders of this visionary congregation— country. Every great change in the nation stamp pays tribute to the many thousands of First Presbyterian Church of Peoria, IL—160 began in the minds and hearts and spirits of American soldiers whose considerable self- the people who helped make this country years ago, all were traveling the road to a sacrifice and heroism as liberators of the better country. They had, as the Rev. Dr. great. Change may be facilitated ‘‘out Martin Luther King has said, ‘‘a dream.’’ there’’, but it must begin in here, in the death camps led to the disclosure of the truth, To tell the truth, that dream, those vi- mind and heart and spirit of the individual. and to the enormity of such crimes against the sions, have taken on the fearful characteris- And in the home towns of America. Jewish people and humanity. The liberators tics of a nightmare. The nation—the better 2. Pray to forgive those who divide and de- selfless dedication will never be forgotten, just country—the Pilgrim people sought to dis- ride; counsel them to repent and turn to the as those who perished will never be forgotten. cover and build upon has drifted loose from Lord, so their vision may be outward and up- Year after year there are fewer witnesses it moral moorings into a sea of self- ward rather than inward and downward. Re- remaining among us. The efforts of institutions centeredness, a Devil’s Triangle of you-do- member John Kennedy’s words: ‘‘Ask not like the U.S. Holocaust Museum and the U.S. your-thing-and-I’ll-do-mine-and-that’s-all- what your country can do for you, ask what that-matters-anyway boorishness that you can do for your country!’’. Then do it. Postal Service in commemorating this histori- shakes the very foundation of our society. 3. Open your eyes and your mind to see cal event will help ensure that the future gen- The home of the brave and land of the free where your unique, personal gifts can be erations will not forget the Holocaust. We must in the 1990s—fifteen generations after the used to help make life better. For example, remember that we must fight every day in the Pilgrims landed on the Massachusetts offer to ring a bell at a Salvation Army ket- war against ignorance and bigotry. It is our re- shore—has become the home of the fearful tle, join hands with others at work in one of sponsibility to remain forever vigilant, as we and the land of the imprisoned. America our city soup kitchens or other missions, as- pursue justice for ourselves and for others today has more citizens in prison, per capita, sist as a hospital volunteer, give blood: one through out the world who face oppression. than any other nation in the free world. The pint of that vital fluid may save a life, sign f experience of being ‘‘free’’ is what many do on the line on the back of your driver’s li- not experience! cense and commit yourself to becoming an A TRIBUTE TO HARDY L. BROWN We have winked at the discord in our na- organ donor (hundred of thousands of lives tion. We have turned away from taking per- could be saved annually if more of us would sonal responsibility to become change agents do this), visit the hospitalized, run an errand HON. JERRY LEWIS involved in the creation of a better country. for one who is ill, comfort the afflicted, chal- OF CALIFORNIA We have come to blame the three branches of lenge the comfortable, teach in our Sunday IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES our federal government for our troubles, School. You get the idea. The need is great; Tuesday, December 5, 1995 making scapegoats of the very people we open your eyes and minds and respond. have elected to lead us. It is hard to hear and 4. Contact our elected representatives and Mr. LEWIS of California. Mr. Speaker, I am harder again to admit, but many of us do not urge them to remember and act on the words proud to bring to your attention today the fine December 5, 1995 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E 2287 work and outstanding public service of Hardy ceived great recognition for founding and im- for the SECA campaign. Mrs. Lyons is an out- Brown. Hardy, the first African-American man plementing reverse sting operations in Miami, standing individual who should be commended to serve two terms as vice president and then developing methods to curtail civil disturb- for her contributions to the Philadelphia com- two terms as president of the Board of Edu- ances, and has authored various texts on munity. cation of the San Bernardino City Unified sound managerial concepts and programs. Mrs. Lyons has also played a vital role in School District, is retiring after 12 remarkable Commissioner Anderson is also the recipient many programs in the Philadelphia community years of service with the board. He will be of the Bronze Star Medal for meritorious serv- as an active member of the Canaan Baptist honored for his service at a dinner in his ice in the armed services. In July 1992, he Church, where she began working with the so- honor on December 14. was elected the national president of the Na- cial service committee and the breast cancer Hardy Brown was administered the oath of tional Organization of Black Law Enforcement support group. She was instrumental in orga- office for the board of education on December Executives. nizing the breast cancer support group where 6, 1983, and was elected vice president of the I applaud the accomplishments of Commis- her primary goals were to provide educational board for the 1985±86 school year. Shortly sioner Perry L. Anderson and would like to ex- resources, international workshops, and spir- thereafter, he was elected as the first black tend my congratulations and best wishes for itual uplifting. Through Mrs. Lyons' efforts, male president of the board and served for his many years of service to safeguard others. over 100 women have been reached through- both the 1987±88 and 1988±89 school years. As a paragon of leadership he has enabled out the Philadelphia area. In addition, he has served as a representative many people to live with a bettered sense of I wish to join today with the department of to the CSBA Delegate Assembly for the 1990± security. public welfare, Mrs. Lyons' family and friends 91 and 1992±93 school years, and has served f in recognizing her for her many years of serv- CSBA in many diverse leadership roles. ice with the Pennsylvania Department of Pub- The San Bernardino City Unified School CONGRATULATIONS TO JOHN lic Welfare and the Philadelphia community. I District is the ninth largest in California with ROARK ON HIS RETIREMENT wish her health, happiness, and prosperity in over 44,000 students, 60 percent of whom are her retirement years. It is well deserved. minorities. Through his service to the board of HON. GLENN POSHARD f education, Hardy Brown has been a thoughtful OF ILLINOIS and dedicated advocate for providing equal TRIBUTE TO SALLY HAVICE FOR IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES educational opportunities to all children in our SERVICE TO THE ABC SCHOOL community. He is also well known and re- Tuesday, December 5, 1995 BOARD spected by community leaders, parents, cler- Mr. POSHARD. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to gy, business people, political leaders, rep- wish Mr. John Roark a happy, and well de- HON. ESTEBAN EDWARD TORRES resentatives of higher education, and civil served retirement. John is a trusted friend, OF CALIFORNIA rights groups, and I always welcome the opportunity to talk IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Hardy Brown has a great deal of experience with him about issues affecting the 19th Con- Tuesday, December 5, 1995 with multiethnic, multicultural, and varied so- gressional District of Illinois. cioeconomic groups. His enthusiasm, commit- Throughout his professional career John Mr. TORRES. Mr. Speaker, I ask my col- ment, and expertise in alternative programs has worked hard to help improve his commu- leagues to join me today in honoring Ms. Sally addressing at-risk students, guidance, dropout nity. For 3 years he owned his own business, Havice as she steps down from the presi- prevention, school safety, and vocational edu- has 13 years teaching experience, was direc- dency of the ABC School Board. Sally was cation has made him particularly influential tor of Organization for American Federation of first elected to the school board in 1989 and and well respected. Most importantly, his lead- Teachers for Illinois and Wisconsin, and has was reelected to a second term in 1993. As ership style encourages creative and innova- worked with the Macon-Dewitt Job Training board president, she chaired several commit- tive ideas to deal with the greatest challenges Program Administration [JTPA] for 17 years. tees, including the School Safety Committee facing education and society today. John will retire as the executive director of the and the District Goals Committee. During her Mr. Speaker, I ask that you join me, our col- Macon-Dewitt JTPA, and I am proud to join leadership, she initiated a code of conduct for leagues, Hardy Brown's family, and many with his family and friends in celebrating his the members of the board. friends in recognizing his extraordinary work decades of community service. Sally has devoted much of her life to im- and selfless public service. His dedication to Mr. Speaker, John Roark is a friend of many proving herself and giving to others through education and making a real difference in the in central Illinois. He will be missed at the education. After attending business college, lives of children is an example worthy of emu- Macon-Dewitt JTPA, but I am confident that she had a successful career in municipal gov- lation by all of us. It is only fitting that the John will continue to discover new ways to ernment. She later returned to school to pur- House pay tribute to Hardy Brown today. help his community during his retirement. I sue a bachelor's degree and teaching creden- f want to take this opportunity to once again tial that enabled her to realize her life-long ambition of becoming a teacher. She earned TRIBUTE TO PERRY ANDERSON, thank John for his decades of commitment to two associate in arts degrees from Cerritos JR. the people of the State of Illinois and wish him a healthy and memorable retirement. College; one in social studies and the other in f Spanish. She went on to receive her bach- HON. JOSEPH P. KENNEDY II elor's degree in English and a master's degree OF MASSACHUSETTS A SALUTE TO NOVELLA LYONS OF in linguistics, with doctoral studies at USC and IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES PHILADELPHIA the University of Hawaii. During her active pro- Tuesday, December 5, 1995 fessional and academic career, she raised Mr. KENNEDY of Massachusetts. Mr. HON. THOMAS M. FOGLIETTA three sons: Edward, Raul, and Joseph. She is Speaker, I rise today to honor and recognize OF PENNSYLVANIA also grandmother to seven children. Mr. Perry Anderson, Jr., who is currently the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES For the last 22 years, Sally has been a pro- fessor of English at Cerritos College. She police commissioner of the Cambridge Police Tuesday, December 5, 1995 Department in Cambridge, MA teaches English composition and literature, as Commissioner Anderson has led a success- Mr. FOGLIETTA. Mr. Speaker, I rise today well as speech communication. She also ful and distinguished career. He worked for to salute Mrs. Novella Lyons on the occasion served as interim assistant dean of liberal arts the Miami Police Department for many years. of her retirement from the Pennsylvania De- and community liaison for the cultural arts. Her During his tenure he rose from the ranks of partment of Public Welfare and to congratulate work on campus also has included participa- police officer to the appointment of chief of po- her on her many years of service to the Phila- tion on numerous committees such as the Citi- lice before retiring in 1991. His steadfastness delphia community. zen's Resource Advisory, Cerritos College is seen through his many police and executive In 1960, Mrs. Novella Lyons began her ten- Faculty Association Executive Board, and the positions. Most notably was his position as ure with the department of public welfare. She faculty senate, which selected her after her major in charge of the community relations has proudly held several positions within the first term as outstanding faculty senator. section and deputy and assistant chief in department from repayment adjuster to in- Sally's involvement in the community has charge of the criminal investigation division. come maintenance caseworker. In 1989, Mrs. been extensive and impressive. She helped to Commissioner Anderson's dedication to the Lyons received the Employee of the Year implement the cultural performing arts after- Police Force is truly commendable. He has re- Award and has since served as chairperson school program. This unique music and dance E 2288 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks December 5, 1995 instruction program benefits hundreds of chil- NEW FACILITY TO BE NAMED IN HONOR OF GERALDINE dren in Artesia, Cerritos, Downey, Hawaiian CHARLES A. HAYES POST OFFICE BARBARA POSNER Gardens, Lakewood, La Mirada, and Norwalk. She is a member of the Southeast Area Task HON. JAMES P. MORAN Force on Youth Violence, and an executive HON. CARDISS COLLINS OF VIRGINIA board member of the ``Su Casa'' Family Vio- OF ILLINOIS lence Center. Other memberships in area or- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ganizations include the Southeast Regional Tuesday, December 5, 1995 Occupations Program, the Latina Leadership Tuesday, December 5, 1995 Network, Comision Femenil, the National Mr. MORAN. Mr. Speaker, I would like to Women's Political Caucus, the American As- Mrs. COLLINS of Illinois. Mr. Speaker, today call my colleagues attention to the passing of I am joined by my friend and Illinois colleague, a great AmericanÐMrs. Geraldine Barbara sociation of University Women, the State Su- Representative DENNIS HASTERT in introducing Posner. Mrs. Posner served in the Air Force perintendent of Public Education's Advisory legislation naming a United States Postal Fa- Nurse Corps and was among the first to land Committee, the Optimist International, the cility in Chicago as the ``Charles A. Hayes at Normandy. League of United Latin-American Citizens, and Post Office.'' The post office, to be located in After returning from the war, she continued the Asian Indian Women's Rights Group. She the 2600 block of E. 75th Street in Chicago is her education and served as a training super- has also been president of the Cerritos Col- currently under construction and will open in visor for the D.C. Department of Human Re- lege Faculty Association, in addition to having November 1996. sources. Mrs. Posner was a beloved constitu- served as vice president and secretary. Congressman Charles A. Hayes was first ent and a patriot. Please join with me in hon- Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me elected to Congress in 1983, in a special elec- oring her memory. in saluting a model public servant. It is with tion, succeeding former Member of Congress, GERALDINE BARBARA POSNER great pride that we pay tribute to Sally Havice Harold Washington who resigned from the Geraldine Barbara Posner, 73, a former for her dedicated service to the ABC Unified House after being sworn in as Mayor of Chi- captain in the Air Force Nurse Corps and a School District. cago. He was the First international union retired nurse in-service training supervisor leader to be elected to Congress and spent for the D.C. Department of Human Re- f his early years as a working man, organizing sources, died of cancer Sept. 28 at the Na- his first union and elected to his first union of- tional Naval Medical Center in Bethesda. TRIBUTE TO JUDY BLUESTONE fice as President of Local 1424 of the Car- Capt. Posner, who lived in Alexandria, en- penter's International Union at age 20. tered the Army Nurse Corps in 1944 and, after basic training, landed on Normandy beaches Congressman Hayes went on to secure bar- shortly after D-Day, setting up combat field HON. THOMAS M. BARRETT gaining rights for workers in Chicago's stock- hospitals. After World War II, she was as- OF WISCONSIN yards through the United Packinghouse Work- signed to various military hospitals and re- ers of America. In 1954 he was elected Dis- ceived a commission in the Air Force in 1948. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES trict Director of the Packinghouse Union and A native of Brooklyn, N.Y., she received a diploma in nursing from Mercy Hospital in Tuesday, December 5, 1995 moved continuously through the ranks and after several mergers, became International Springfield, Mass. After leaving the military Mr. BARRETT of Wisconsin. Mr. Speaker, in 1952, she received a nursing degree from Vice President of the United Food and Com- Adelphi University in New York. today I congratulate Judy Bluestone, winner of mercial Workers Union, then the largest union She also took postgraduate nursing the State of Israel BondsÐGolda Meir Division in the AFL±CIO. Rising from the small town of courses at Hofstra College before settling in Leadership Award of 1995. The award will be Cairo, IL, ``Charlie'' became one of the most the Washington area in 1960. She began a presented tonight at a gala event in Milwau- important labor leaders in America. seven-year career with the D.C. Department kee. Charlie was urged by labor leaders through- of Human Resources in 1970. out Chicago to run for the Congressional seat Survivors include her husband, retired Air The Leadership Award is bestowed on Force Maj. Gen. Jack I. Posner of Alexan- those who provide outstanding leadership and vacated by Mayor Harold Washington. He won dria; three daughters, Geraldine A. Porter of devotion to Jewish values of community and the August Democratic Primary, defeating 13 Marshall, Va., Air Force Maj. Jacqueline B. compassion in the spirit of Golda Meir. Judy other Democratic contenders and was sworn Posner of Alexandria and Ginnean C. Bluestone, through her voluntarism and dedi- into Congress in September of 1983. Quisenberry of Enterprise, Ala.; two sons, cation to our community, exemplifies the intent Former Congressman Hayes fought fiercely Air Force Lt. Col. John D. Posner of Tyndall of the award. to protect American jobs, has been active in Air Force Base, Fla.; and Air Force Capt. Jo- seph R. Posner of Robins Air Force Base, Judy Bluestone's efforts have focused on the fight to increase Federal funds for schools, Ga.; three sisters, Carol Fleury of Holyoke, improving the lives of children. As a speech to increase funds for public works, protections Mass., Janice Devine of Ware, Mass., and pathologist at St. Francis Children's Center, for civil rights and the rights of ordinary work- Lorraine Curley of Centerville, Mass.; and through her involvement with the Wisconsin ers. He introduced full employment legislation three grandchildren. Alliance for Children, and more recently as and denounced unemployment as ``morally un- acceptable'' while politicians were arguing f chair of Start Smart! Milwaukee, Judy about how best to cut taxes on the rich. He Bluestone has been a successful advocate for supported National Health Insurance from his PERSONAL EXPLANATION children. She recognizes and promotes the im- earliest union days and is the only Member of portance of nurturing environments for all chil- Congress with a 100 percent lifetime voting dren. HON. BART STUPAK record on issues important to labor. The Leadership Award also commends a OF MICHIGAN Prior to his departure, Congressman IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES lifelong commitment to the Jewish people and Charles A. Hayes chaired the Committee on the State of Israel. Here again, Judy Post Office and Civil Service Subcommittee on Tuesday, December 5, 1995 Bluestone has achieved distinction with her in- Postal Personnel and Modernization. He was volvement as a board member of the Jewish Mr. STUPAK. Mr. Speaker, on Wednesday, known to his friends as the ``Labor Democrat'' November 29, 1995, I was unavoidably absent Community Center, and executive committee and long recognized as a first-rate public serv- from the House on official travel and missed member of the Milwaukee Jewish Federation ant and first-class friend, worked hard to make four recorded votes. Had I been here, I would Women's Division. Her leadership and dedica- sure that workers across the country had food have voted ``No'' on rollcall No. 833, the mo- tion is a lasting tribute to the spirit of Golda on the table, had pensions that were protected tion to table the measure House Resolution Meir and the prominent role women have and were safe on the job. 288; ``yes'' on rollcall No. 832, the vote on played in Israel's growth and development. Charlie's frequent calls for ``Regular Order'' final passage of H.R. 1788, to authorize ap- I congratulate Judy Bluestone, along with on the House floor have been missed. We are propriations for AMTRAK; ``yes'' on rollcall No. her supportive husband Stanton, on her selec- pleased to honor his efforts on behalf of work- 831, the Nadler amendment to H.R. 1788; and tion as the 1995 State of Israel Bonds Leader- ing Americans. We urge our Illinois colleagues ``yes'' on rollcall No. 830, the Collins Illinois ship Award winner. to cosponsor this measure. amendment to H.R. 1788. December 5, 1995 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E 2289 ROMANIAN NATIONAL DAY est. The daily comings and goings of the hard- Tim, who is an A±B student, is also a stand- working men and women of Denton and their out basketball player (he averaged more than HON. BARBARA B. KENNELLY families were chronicled in the weekly publica- 36 points per game last year) and part of the tion of the Denton Record. News both big and wonderful community spirit and pride of Hyden OF CONNECTICUT small found a place in its pages. If it hap- and Leslie County. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES pened in Denton, you could read about it in Not only did this community of 375 rally Tuesday, December 5, 1995 the Denton Record. around their favorite son, they brought out the Mrs. KENNELLY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today In many ways, the Denton Record was a best in their team (an 11±3 record) and the in recognition of Romania's national day. On throwback to a bygone era. The newspaper entire region. December 1, the people of Romania cele- has been published since 1940, the Wallaces Tim Couch's success provides hope not brated the 77th anniversary of the creation of have operated the Denton Record since 1962, only for every aspiring young football player, the modern Romanian state. The Romanian and they have owned it since 1984. What but for his community and everyone who nation, of course, is much older, and is one of made the weekly paper unique was that it knows this very talented young man from the the culturally richest societies in Europe. cared about the community in which it was mountains with the desire and ability to make The modern Romanian state arose after published. The citizens of Denton responded it big. He has set a standard of excellence for World War I and the demise of Austro-Hungar- in kind and supported the Record for more Leslie County, its young people and the entire ian empire. For most of the ensuing 70 years, than half a century. In this era of corporate- Nation. I know that Tim will continue to be an Romania's people lived through one difficulty owned media giants, it was quite refreshing to excellent example for all to follow. after another, culminating in the long oppres- have your hometown newspaper published by Congratulations on your standout prep ca- sive rule of the communist dictator Nicolai homegrown people. All of that will come to reer, Tim, and good luck in your future. Let's Ceaucescu. end with the end of 1995. hope you are the one removing Dan Marino's Just as modern Romania was created after We will miss reading Venus' ``Squibbles'' name from the NFL's record books. the fall of an empire, so too has Romania column. We will miss Suzy's photos of sport- f been renewed by the fall of an empire. The ing events and Miss Denton pageants. We will demise of communism in Eastern Europe and miss Ed's steady hand which has guided the HONORING MARY GORMLEY the Soviet Union was welcomed by the Roma- paper through its weekly scramble to write nian people, who staged a revolution in 1989 headlines and meet deadlines. Most of all we HON. THOMAS M. DAVIS that overthrew Ceaucescu and launched the will miss knowing that if something happened in Denton we could read about in the Denton OF VIRGINIA rebirth of their nation. The new Romania has IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES experienced the initial excitement of freedom Record. tempered by the daunting realities of rebuild- On behalf of the citizens of the sixth district Tuesday, December 5, 1995 ing its economy, solidifying democracy and of North Carolina, we offer our congratulations Mr. DAVIS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to catching up with the rest of Europe. to the Wallaces for decades of newspaper ex- honor Mary Gormley, who was recently elect- Mr. Speaker, I visited Romania earlier this cellence and best wishes for life after the Den- ed President of the Virginia Congress of Par- year and have seen the hard work and com- ton Record. ents and TeachersÐVirginia PTAÐduring the mitment of its people. Romania is making f association's annual convention in Richmond. steady progress on all fronts. The economy I have had the privilege of knowing and has been invigorated by the expanding role of TIM COUCH’S STANDOUT PREP CAREER working with Mary for over 16 years during my the private sector and is growing at a healthy terms serving on the Fairfax County Board of pace; Romania's multi-party parliament de- Supervisors and since joining this honorable bates legislation openly and the free press has HON. HAROLD ROGERS Chamber. Mary has been active in the PTA for grown. Romania has expressed a strong de- OF KENTUCKY more than 20 years, and has also been in- sire to join NATO, affirming its desire to be- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES volved in many other community and school come a permanent member of the western related activities. She has chaired or served Tuesday, December 5, 1995 camp of democracies. Next year, Romania like on the executive Boards of a variety of com- the United States, will hold an election for Mr. ROGERS. Mr. Speaker, just this week, mittees. She chaired the Volunteers for the president. This election must and will be the Nation's football fans enjoyed a passing of International Children's Festival, held annually democratic, hotly contested and widely cov- the torch, or the football, in the National Foot- at Wolftrap Farm Park in Vienna, VA. She was ered by the media. ball League. Miami Dolphins Quarterback Dan President of the Annandale High School Band Romania still has a long way to go. There Marino, who recently became the NFL's all- Boosters as well as President of the Annan- is much to be done but the direction is clear. time yardage leader, surpassed Fran dale High School PTSA. She also has served After 77 years of hardship, things are finally Tarkenton's touchdown passes record. as Secretary and Membership Chairman of beginning to look up for the Romanian people. The day before Marino's recordbreaking the Fairfax Committee of 100, and as 1st and I ask my colleagues to join me in congratulat- day, Kentucky's own recordbreaking prep 2nd Vice President of the Fairfax County ing he people of Romania on their national quarterback struck again, too. Leslie County Council of PTA's. Additionally, Mary has day anniversary and expressing our support High School's Tim Couch, a legend at the served on various Fairfax County School for Romania's continued progress. prep level, threw his 133rd touchdown pass to Board committees including, School Consoli- f become the all-time high school touchdown dation, Substance Abuse, and the Division Su- pass career leader. Tim's 1-yard pass to Jona- perintendent Dr. Robert Spillane's Advisory A TRADITION COMES TO A CLOSE than Morgan on the last play of his high Committee to name a few. school career broke Bobby Lucht's national On the road to attaining the prestigious po- HON. HOWARD COBLE record in dramatic fashion. sition of Virginia State PTA President Mary OF NORTH CAROLINA Like Marino, Tim Couch had already be- served on the State level as 1st and 2nd Vice IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES come the all-time high school passing yardage President. leader by shattering Josh Booty's national Mary's many years of giving have been rec- Tuesday, December 5, 1995 passing record the week before. Couch com- ognized by her receiving an Honorary Life Mr. COBLE. Mr. Speaker, as the year pleted his illustrious high school career with Membership in the National PTA; an Honorary comes to a close, a tradition also comes to a 12,092 yards. He also is the all-time leader in Life Membership in the Virginia PTA; Lady close in Denton, NC. I am, of course, referring completions (872) and completed an outstand- Fairfax for the Fairfax County Fair, and Com- to the sad departure of the Denton Record. I ing 63.6 percent of his passes. mendations from the Fairfax County Board of join with many other readers in saying we will Recently featured in a two-page Sports Illus- Supervisors and the Fairfax County School miss our weekly copy of the Denton Record. trated article, Tim Couch has given Leslie Board. For years, Ed and Venus Wallace have kept County, eastern Kentucky, and all of Ameri- Mary is the wife of Brian Gormley and the the people of Denton and the surrounding ca's football fans something to stand up and proud mother of 3 children, Sean, Matthew, area informed with news of community inter- shout about. and Brienne Gormley. E 2290 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks December 5, 1995 Mr. Speaker, I know my colleagues join me As a child, the artist was teased and pun- end.'' On behalf of the House of Representa- in honoring Mary Gormley, a woman who puts ished for speaking Spanish in school. But as tives, I would like to extend my praise of Gerri not only the good of the community, but our she grew older and wiser, she used her art as Schmidt and Robin Dorman who truly define children's education and well-being ahead of a bridge to get past her anger, and to reflect heroism. Thanks to our hometown heroes. herself. her pride in our culture. f f Her work is a touching glossary of childhood memories in Kingsville, TX. The scenes she THE BEST SMALL TOWN IN NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY’S depicts include: her grandfather peacefully wa- AMERICA CHAMPIONSHIP FOOTBALL TEAM tering his corn; the local faith healer expelling the flu from a neighbor; and a community HON. SAM GEJDENSON HON. RICHARD A. GEPHARDT cakewalk to raise money to send young peo- OF CONNECTICUT OF MISSOURI ple to college. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES She told me about the peace she found IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Tuesday, December 5, 1995 growing up in south Texas with her family, and Tuesday, December 5, 1995 her desire to pass that along to the next gen- Mr. GEJDENSON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today Mr. GEPHARDT. Mr. Speaker, I rise today eration through her art. She remembers the to recognize Essex, CT, on being named the in support of the resolution congratulating times we all remember with our family, eating Best Small Town in America by author Nor- Northwestern University's championship foot- on the front porch, making tamales, picking or- man Crampton. Mr. Crampton's book, ``The ball team, the Wildcats, for its 1995 Big Ten anges, swimming in the Gulf of Mexico, and 100 Best Small Towns in America,'' recog- Conference Championship and for its invitation celebrating birthdays. nizes Essex for qualities its residents, and to the 1996 Rose Bowl. One of the most memorable paintingsÐand people across Connecticut, have appreciated For the second time in its 122-year history, one just purchased by the Smithsonian for its for many years. The residents, officials, and Northwestern is going to a bowl game. The permanent collectionÐis a tribute to her moth- business people of the community should be 1995 winning season represents an unprece- er who supported her dreams of becoming an very proud of this honor, which acknowledges dented turnaround for Northwestern football. artist. The painting portrays the artist and her their commitment to their community. Northwestern University has won the Big sister laying on the roof dreaming under the Mr. Crampton ranked towns across the Na- Ten Conference Championship with a perfect stars as their mother prepares their beds. tion using several criteria, including per capita record in conference play. It recently received Lomas Garza describes her mother as laying income, crime rate, public school expenditure its invitation to the Rose Bowl. We will all be out the bed for our dreams of the future. per pupil, and percentage of population with a watching New Year's Day as the Wildcats play Mr. Speaker and colleagues, I highly rec- bachelor's degree. While every survey seeking our friends at USC. We will all be cheering ommend this exhibit to you and your constitu- to rate communities relies on similar factors, with Coach Gary Barnett, just as we cheered ents. the author also considered community efforts 4 years ago, when he first came to Northwest- f to provide housing to all income groups and to ern and promised to take ``the Purple to Pasa- encourage residents to play an active role in SALUTE TO HOMETOWN HEROES dena.'' town affairs. We celebrate with University's President In the final analysis, Essex rose above Henry Bienen, Coach Barnett and his dedi- HON. ROSA L. DeLAURO every other small town in America to be cated and hard working team of coaches and OF CONNECTICUT named No. 1. Since settlers first came to the athletes. We commend Northwestern Univer- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES area in the mid-1600's, Essex, which encom- sity for its Big Ten Championship and for its Tuesday, December 5, 1995 passes the villages of Centerbrook, Ivoryton, invitation to the Rose Bowl. Northwestern's Ms. DELAURO. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to and Essex, has distinguished itself. For much academic excellence has never been doubted; pay tribute to Gerri Schmidt and Robin of the 18th and early-19th centuries, Essex now let no one doubt its athletic excellence. Dorman of Branford, CT for their truly heroic was known as a world-class shipbuilding cen- Everyone wondered how this miracle oc- effort to save the lives of three small children ter. In fact, the first ship commissioned by the curred, but for Northwestern fans, it wasn't a from a fire last Wednesday. These women dis- U.S. Navy in 1775, the Oliver Cromwell, was question of how, but a question of when. played inspiring selflessness in aiding their built in Essex and provided to our fledgling Mr. Speaker, I encourage all my colleagues neighbors and dousing the flames that en- Government by the State of Connecticut. In to join us in celebrating Northwestern football. gulfed a local condominium. addition to building the ships which were the f According to the authorities with the Bran- lifeline of commerce in the 1700's and 1800's, ford Fire Department, three children aged 5, 3, Essex was an important commercial port for TRIBUTE TO CARMEN LOMAS and 14 months are alive and well today be- trade throughout the world, especially between GARZA cause of these two fine women. Careless the eastern United States and the islands of playing with matches by one of the children is the Caribbean. The village of Ivoryton was so HON. SOLOMON P. ORTIZ said to have caused the blaze. names because Essex was home to one of OF TEXAS Yesterday, as Gerri Schmidt walked her dog the leading manufacturers of piano keys. Man- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES and Robin Dorman backed her car out of the ufacturers in Essex also helped to pioneer commercial production of which hazel and the Tuesday, December 5, 1995 drive, an elderly woman raced from a con- dominium on Watch Hill Road, screaming, community remains home to one of the Mr. ORTIZ. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay ``Fire! Fire!'' Schmidt and Dorman ran to the world's largest distillers of this product. tribute to a very unique artist from Kingsville, woman who told them of the children trapped Mr. Speaker, it is obvious to this Member TX, whose works illuminate the life and times by the fire inside the building. why Essex has been ranked No. 1. The com- of south Texans. Carmen Lomas Garza's im- Not thinking of themselves, these women munity has something to offer to everyone. pressionistic paintings illustrate the various as- raced inside. There Schmidt found the five- Families can take advantage of first-rate public pects of life in our native community through year-old and the three-year-old in a bedroom schools, affordable housing, and local employ- the eyes of her childhood and can now be and the 14-month-old in a hallway and carried ment opportunities. Lying on the banks of the seen at the Smithsonian Museum. them outside to safety. Dorman, meanwhile, lower Connecticut River, Essex boasts tidal Her exhibit, now showing at the Hirshorn ran up the stairs through heavy smoke and flats and marshes, coves and inlets which pro- Museum and Sculpture Garden, is entitled: beat back the flames with a blanket. By the vide valuable habitat for many species of fish, ``Directions: Carmen Lomas Garza.'' Her work time the firefighters arrived on the scene, the wildlife and birds. Visitors can enjoy leisurely inspired a popular children's book. Children's children were safe and the flames were nearly rides on the Connecticut Valley Railroad, af- Book Press of San Francisco saw the wisdom extinguished. fectionately known by locals as the Essex of illustrating her paintings with short descrip- Real life heroes are all too rare in this day Steamtrain, and conclude their day with a tions of what the paintings show. and age. Gerri Schmidt and Robin Dorman great meal at the historic Griswold Inn, which Cuadros de familiaÐFamily PicturesÐis have earned our praise, our thanks, our admi- has been serving visitors for more than 200 Children's Book Press' best seller, selling over ration and our acknowledgement, and I want years. 195,000 copies. It includes 32 reflections of to recognize them for their bravery. During the course of writing his book, Mr. the Mexican-American life in south Texas. It is Webster's Dictionary defines heroism as Crampton interviewed citizens in communities an ideal gift for a youngster at Christmas. ``fulfilling high purpose or attaining a noble around the Nation. His conversations with December 5, 1995 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E 2291 those in Essex highlighted another char- And regardless of the final outcome of the Reform should concentrate on helping acteristic which makes this community spe- game, the Wildcats and all of Northwestern Medicare meet the genuine needs of bene- cialÐthe volunteer spirit of its residents. Until are winners. ficiaries and avoid artificial boundaries that cannot, in any case, be policed effectively. f recently, virtually every local official served Broadened coverage need not necessarily be without pay and many continue to do so REAL TALK ABOUT MEDICARE the enemy of cost control and in some in- today. Fires are fought by volunteers, school stances may be its ally. playgrounds are built by parents, and elections Lest this proposal for expanded coverage are monitored by civic-minded citizens who HON. FORTNEY PETE STARK suggest we have lost touch with fiscal re- never receive a penny for their dedication to OF CALIFORNIA ality, we must emphasize that the costs of their community. Mr. Richard Gamble summed IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES care may be reduced in many ways. Less ex- pensive forms of care can substitute for more up the contribution of Essex's residents by Tuesday, December 5, 1995 saying ``we're unusually blessed by people heroic interventions. Unnecessary and mar- Mr. STARK. Mr. Speaker, I commend to my ginally necessary care can be lessened. The who are not only capable, but willing to spend amounts paid for particular interventions the time.'' colleagues an opinion piece in today's Wash- ington Post. Professors Jerry Mashaw and can be restrained. Mr. Speaker, I am proud to joint residents But reformers should remember that Medi- from Essex in celebrating this much deserved Theodore Marmor provide a straight to the care administrators have been quite success- honor. Parochially, I believe every small town point analysis of what maintaining the best ful at constraining costs when given the across the Second Congressional District health insurance program in the world, Medi- tools and political support to do so. They can could qualify for the No. 1 spot. However, care, requires. be even more effective in the current con- today we celebrate the achievements of this REAL TALK ABOUT MEDICARE text, in which private insurers are doing similar things. Providers now have nowhere community and welcome people from across Although Medicare reform has been at the very center of the budget negotiations be- to hide from system-wide demands for cost the country to come join us in America's No. control. 1 Small TownÐEssex. tween Congress and the administration, much of the political discussion on this issue Taxes can be raised. So can premiums. f has been about as thoughtful as a food fight. Anyone who thinks that an earmarked tax for a popular program can’t be increased TRIBUTE TO THE NORTHWESTERN Republicans have made the claim that Medicare faces bankruptcy and offered their marginally in the current political climate WILDCATS ‘‘Medicare Preservation Act,’’ cutting $270 simply has not been paying attention to billion in projected spending on the program what we have been doing over the past dec- HON. SIDNEY R. YATES in order to ‘‘preserve, protect and strength- ade—or to what opinion polls say Americans will support. On the other hand, there is no OF ILLINOIS en’’ the program. Democrats respond that this would mean Medicare’s destruction and reason that a program originally designed to IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that big cuts are unnecessary—except to fa- prevent financial catastrophe for the elderly Tuesday, December 5, 1995 cilitate tax cuts for the rich while keeping and disabled should use general revenues to the Republican promise to eliminate the def- subsidize 80 percent of all their expenditures Mr. YATES. Mr. Speaker, our long, long icit. for physician services (Part B). Some of wait is over. The Northwestern Wildcats are Behind this unilluminating, alarmist de- these costs can and should be distributed dif- going to the Rose Bowl. bate there are some hard facts that need to ferently. In other words, reform should (and The last time Northwestern went to the be considered: almost surely will) require some adjust- Rose Bowl was in 1949, my first year in Con- Medicare does need fiscal adjustment. A 10 ments in current payment arrangements: gress. Back then we all thought there was a percent annual growth rate in program costs who pays, how much and through what types dynasty in the making; we felt sure the Wild- is simply not sustainable in the long run. of levies, charges or deductibles. Finally, those who are old or disabled—and cats would play in the Rose Bowl for years to Changes in longevity, medical technology, cultural conceptions of adequate medical also sick—deserve a more patient-friendly come. I never dreamed that I'd have to wait care, national fiscal capacity and a host of system of health insurance. Offering them a 46 years to see this moment again. But I am other factors demand that any long-term smorgasbord of private insurance alter- a patient man and this victory is well worth the program of medical insurance accept peri- natives may appeal to those for whom ‘‘pri- wait. And knowing both the 1949 team and odic adjustments. Rigid defense of the status vatization’’ is the presumptive answer to all our current champions, I feel safe in saying quo is silly. But so is the demand for ‘‘pres- questions of public policy. The political and that the Wildcats, like Congressmen, improve ervation’’ by complete overhaul. Reformers economic realities, however, are very dif- with age. should attend to the many small adjust- ferent. Thanks to a dedicated and talented Wildcat ments that really will preserve a highly val- This type of ‘‘freedom of choice,’’ not of ued program. They should not search for doctors but of ‘‘plans,’’ would increase the team, the leadership and patience of its some untried one big thing that will ‘‘fix’’ administrative costs and complexity of Med- coach, Gary Barnett, and the continuing insist- the system for all time. icare while driving most of the old and the ence of Northwestern President Henry S. Talk of the projected ‘‘bankruptcy’’ of the sick to distraction. How it would save fed- Bienen and Chancellor Arnold R. Weber that ‘‘trust fund’’ is an unhelpful way to think eral dollars remains a mystery. Moreover, a university could simultaneously have aca- about the urgency of Medicare’s financial responsible privatization would actually re- demic and athletic excellence, the Big Ten problems. The trust fund is an accounting quire massive federal regulation of the insur- Champion Wildcats will be playing in Pasa- convention signaling that Medicare’s hos- ance industry to try to prevent ‘‘cherry pick- dena on New Year's Day. These are accom- pital insurance (Part A) is financed by ear- ing’’ of the better risks and cost shifting be- marked taxes. If time is needed to make sen- tween the Medicare and non-Medicare pa- plishments which should be celebrated in an sible, gradual adjustments in Medicare, the tients by insurers covering both. era of athlete factories and degree mill univer- ‘‘fund’’ for Part A can be increased by ex- The earlier proposal for mandatory HMOs sities. The Wildcats have the second highest tremely modest new taxes or by temporary for all generated effective political resist- team average SAT score in all of NCAA Divi- transfers from the surpluses in the Social Se- ance—and for good reason. Most HMOs have sion I. Newsweek notes that every one of curity retirement accounts. In any event, no catered to a quite different and much Gary Barnett's players who didn't transfer to one is going to wake up some Saturday healthier slice of the population. Whether another school has continued on to gradua- morning to find that his hospital coverage HMOs can serve the elderly and disabled tion. The Wildcats, with grace and spirit, dem- has suddenly ceased because Medicare is well, and at reduced costs, is unknown. ‘‘broke.’’ Reforming Medicare will be neither simple onstrated that winning and learning are not in- Costs are not the only problem. For exam- nor painless, and wise solutions are unlikely consistent. ple, major elements in the treatment of to emerge from political processes that dis- It is out of this incredible pride that I feel for chronic disease are not covered by Medicare, tort the real issues and the real alternatives. Northwestern that I am today introducing a nor are pharmaceutical therapies and long- President Clinton should veto virtually any resolution which recognizes the amazing ac- term care. These gaps not only ensure that Medicare ‘‘reform’’ that emerges from the complishments of the Wildcats and congratu- the program fails to meet important needs of current, overheated, political context. The lates them on winning the 1995 Big Ten the elderly and the disabled, they also pro- president should then remind Sen. Bob Dole Championship and on receiving the coveted mote costly gaming of the system. To get and his congressional colleagues of the sen- Medicare payments for nursing home care, ator’s earlier suggestion for a presidential invitation to compete in the 1996 Rose Bowl. patients must be cycled through hospital commission on Medicare that would not re- As an old alum from the University of Chi- stays, whether needed or not. Personal as- port until after the 1996 elections. Handing cago, I long considered the Wildcats to be bit- sistance must be provided by highly paid off to a commission really is the right thing ter rivals. But today, we are all Northwestern nurses, even if the ‘‘medical’’ content of the to do now just as it was in achieving sensible fans. care is minimal. tension reforms in the early 1980s. E 2292 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks December 5, 1995 NATO ENLARGEMENT AND RUSSIA framework for NATO-Russia relations’’ by realities. Instead, as Secretary Christopher the end of the year. has said, ‘‘Europe’s institutional arrange- What is the content of that proposed ments should be determined by the objective HON. LEE H. HAMILTON NATO-Russia framework? demands of the present, not the tragedies of OF INDIANA When the study mentions ‘‘elaborating Europe’s past.’’ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES basic principles for security cooperation,’’ Second, NATO’s eventual enlargement will what does that mean? What are those basic not take place in a vacuum. It represents but Tuesday, December 5, 1995 principles? one aspect of our approach to the broader Mr. HAMILTON. Mr. Speaker, on October When the study mentions ‘‘the develop- evolution of Europe’s security architecture. 10, 1995, I wrote to Secretary of State Chris- ment of mutual political consultations,’’ European affairs can no longer be defined what does that mean? How would that differ within the old ‘‘zero-sum’’ framework; the topher concerning a study on NATO enlarge- from current consultation? security of one state is indivisible from the ment, issued by NATO in September 1995. I 7. The NATO study makes the following security of all. Bodies such as the European asked a number of questions about the study statements: Union (EU), the Western European Union and the Russia factor in NATO policy. On No- (Paragraph 23) ‘‘We have agreed that con- (WEU), the Council of Europe (COE) and es- vember 28, 1995, I received a detailed reply structive, cooperative relations of mutual pecially the Organization for Security and from the State Department. I would like to respect, benefit and friendship between the Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) will each play bring the correspondence to the attention of Alliance and Russia are a key element for se- important roles as economic, political and curity and stability in Europe.’’ security institutions continue to adapt and my colleagues. The text follows: (Paragraph 27) ‘‘NATO decisions, however, develop over the coming years. Each of these COMMITTEE ON INTERNATIONAL cannot be subject to any veto or droit de re- bodies contributes to European integration RELATIONS, gard by a non-member state . . . ’’ and stability. While NATO remains the key Washington, DC, October 10, 1995. How do you reconcile these statements? link between the U.S. and Europe, we should Hon. WARREN CHRISTOPHER, If NATO decides to admit new members avoid lending credence to the false notion Secretary, Department of State, over the objections of Russia, how would this that NATO is the only organization with a Washington, DC. create constructive, cooperative relations direct impact on the European security DEAR MR. SECRETARY: I write with respect between NATO and Russia? equation. to the recent study on NATO enlargement, How would enlargement of NATO over Rus- It is within this overall framework that issued by NATO on September 20, 1995. I sia’s objections enhance security and stabil- NATO can expand without creating new divi- would like to ask a number of questions ity in Europe? sions in Europe. Because those states which about the study and about the Russia factor I appreciate that these questions are dif- do not join the Alliance—either early or at in NATO policy. ficult, but I believe your answers are impor- all—will continue to participate in European 1. The North Atlantic Council communique tant in enhancing articulation and public bodies like the OSCE, they will not be ex- of May 30, 1995 states: ‘‘When the members of understanding of U.S. and NATO policy. cluded from key decision-making institu- the Alliance decide to invite new members, I look forward to your early reply. tions. While we reject any suggestion that their objective will be to enhance security With best regards. the OSCE should assume the role of NATO’s for all countries in Europe, without creating Sincerely, overseer, we nonetheless recognize that as dividing lines.’’ LEE H. HAMILTON, the only all-European institution the OSCE How will NATO enlargement enhance the Ranking Democratic Member. plays a unique role in setting the European security of those European states that are political and security agenda. For that rea- not invited to join NATO? U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE, son, we are supporting the OSCE’s ongoing How will NATO enlargement enhance secu- Washington, DC, November 28, 1995. work on a European security model for the rity in Europe if key European powers—Rus- DEAR MR. HAMILTON: You have asked a next century and have consistently pushed sia, and perhaps states not invited to join thoughtful series of questions on NATO en- for practical steps to enhance the organiza- NATO—oppose that enlargement? largement and NATO-Russia relations in tion’s effectiveness. How can NATO enlargement avoid creating your October 10 letter to Secretary Chris- Moreover, we do not accept the view that new dividing lines in Europe? topher. Agreement on a new framework for integration can only be achieved through 2. The study of September 20th states: security cooperation in Europe is a task of membership in a particular institution. In ‘‘Russia has raised concerns with respect to historic proportions. Your voice has been one some cases, membership is appropriate; the enlargement process of the Alliance.’’ of the most consistent in support of a strong, NATO’s expansion process will determine Does Russia have concerns about enlarge- decisive U.S. role in the world. We have espe- which states should join the Alliance. But in ment, or does Russia oppose NATO enlarge- cially appreciated your support for our com- many other cases, active diplomatic engage- ment? prehensive approach to European security, of ment with an organization can be almost as What is the impact of recent NATO air- which NATO enlargement is a very impor- useful as membership. A good example of strikes in Bosnia on Russia’s perspective on tant component. this is the U.S. relationship with the Euro- NATO enlargement? In preparing this reply, we welcomed the pean Union; we may not have a vote in EU Does any political figure in Russia today opportunity to review and sharpen our own councils, but through an active program of support enlargement of NATO? thinking on these key issues. Because the se- consultation and policy coordination we can How do you respond to the stated views of curity situation in Europe is continuously often influence EU decisions. The two key leading Russian reformers that NATO en- evolving, we and our NATO allies have elements in NATO’s evolution and program largement undercuts political and economic sought to be flexible in responding to the of outreach have thus been the creation of reform and reformers, and enhances reac- fundamental changes that have taken place the North Atlantic Cooperation Council tionary forces in Russia? since 1989. However, we have been firm and (NACC) and the Partnership for Peace (PFP), 3. President Yeltsin stated last month that absolute in our commitment that Alliance which provides fora for non-member states NATO’s expansion to the ‘‘borders of Russia’’ policies be inclusive rather than exclusive. to engage directly and consult closely with would ‘‘light the fires of war all over Eu- This has been especially true in regard to NATO. rope.’’ Russia and NATO-Russian relations. The NACC and PFP ensure that non-mem- How do you respond to Russian statements Your letter begins by asking how NATO’s bers are able to cooperate with the Alliance that NATO enlargement will re-create new eventual enlargement will enhance the secu- on key European security issues. Russia and and hostile blocs in Europe? rity of non-members and avoid the creation other states have taken full advantage of the 4. How do you expect Russia to respond to of new divisions in Europe. Before turning opportunities thus provided to make their NATO enlargement? directly to that question, I want to make views known on a host of issues. Moreover, Would you expect increased pressure by two important points. First, the Alliance’s states which do not eventually join the Alli- Russia on neighboring states? failure to expand would not be consistent ance can remain active members of the Would you expect Russia to repudiate arms with the evolutionary changes taking place NACC and PFP. The post-expansion Alliance control agreements, or try to re-create mili- in Europe. A number of European states have will not shut itself off from the rest of Eu- tary alliances? made tremendous political and economic rope; an enlarged NATO will have the same How would military confrontation between progress in recent years and will soon be need for interaction and close relationships NATO and a non-communist Russia serve the ready for full membership in various West- with non-members that currently exists. By interests of the United States? ern institutions. To exclude the possibility expanding its membership and by maintain- 5. What is your strategy for convincing of their eventual NATO membership would ing these important and productive relation- Russia, Ukraine, Belarus and other states condemn these countries to a security ‘‘grey ships, NATO will avoid either the reality or that NATO enlargement enhances their secu- zone,’’ which would itself be a source of in- the appearance of creating new divisions or rity? stability. Moreover, it would freeze the Alli- new blocs in Europe. What precise relationship do you envisage ance within artificial boundaries—set by the Turning to your questions regarding Rus- between an enlarged NATO and Russia? historical anomaly of the Cold War—at the sian concerns about NATO enlargement and 6. The NATO study of September 20th men- same time other institutions are adapting to the future of NATO-Russia relations, the Al- tions that NATO aims to achieve a ‘‘political meet new political, economic and security liance and Russia have a complex, still December 5, 1995 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E 2293 evolving relationship, which we hope will be- rope. While no Russian leader has publicly THE ADMINISTRATION NEEDS TO come a crucial element of the emerging Eu- endorsed NATO’s enlargement, senior offi- SUPPORT TAIWAN ropean security architecture. This is not to cials—including President Yeltsin—have re- suggest that NATO-Russia relations are peatedly acknowledged the importance of without strain. As you note, Russian offi- HON. BENJAMIN A. GILMAN partnership with NATO and the West. cials have objected to NATO actions in the OF NEW YORK former Yugoslavia, asserting that the Alli- Thus, in policy-level discussions with the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ance acted without properly consulting other Russians we will continue to state clearly Tuesday, December 5, 1995 interested states. While we reject such con- that NATO is willing to go the extra mile in tentions—NATO acted under a clear UN Se- developing an effective partnership with Mr. GILMAN. Mr. Speaker, recently A.M. curity Council mandate—the fact remains Russia, that the Alliance’s eventual enlarge- Rosenthal of the New York Times wrote two that many Russians perceive themselves and ment is not aimed against Russia or any thought provoking articles regarding Taiwan. their country as having been marginalized. He points out how the administration's appar- Similarly, President Yeltsin and other senior other state, and that Moscow’s interests would not be served by repudiating the still- ent weakness in supporting our democratic Russian officials have voiced serious con- friends there plays into the hands of the dic- cerns about NATO’s enlargement, often in evolving NATO-Russian relationship (or any quite stark terms. arms control agreements) because of NATO tators in Beijing. Although Moscow’s opposition to NATO expansion. We will also continue to monitor There are a number of territorial disputes in enlargement is often based on carefully reports of undue Russian pressure Asia. One of the most contentious is the own- misperceptions, we nevertheless recognize on neighboring states to create new military ership and future of the island of Taiwan. that these arguments must be addressed. blocs, as well as reports of Russian plans for Regretably, short of an early collapse of the Similarly, Russian concerns about their dictatorship in Beijing, the 45-year-old stale- stature in European affairs are real, but our military responses to NATO’s enlargement. As necessary, we will make clear that such mate over the issue shows no signs of an im- bilateral discussions—most recently at Hyde mediate resolution. Park—have made clear that both sides re- moves would only isolate Russia, impeding main committed to promoting Russia’s inte- its further integration into the European Taiwan is a free democracy. A nation where gration into key Western structures. The mainstream. people can express their thoughts and prac- tice their religious beliefs. Through the long Russian leadership understands that altering Our demonstrated commitment to partner- or otherwise slowing this course would only years it has remained a loyal friend and stead- ship and cooperation has already alleviated isolate Russia and hinder reform at home. fast ally of the United States. The Republic of While we must be careful neither to under- some of the fears and concerns expressed by China is one of Asia's economic miracles fea- estimate nor exaggerate the importance of Russian officials. For example, our active ef- turing a strong and growing economy with less European security matters in Russian do- fort to involve the Russians in the imple- than 1-percent unemployment. From our per- mentation of a Bosnian peace settlement has mestic politics, Russian views will continue spective this is the type of free and democratic to evolve and we must be prepared for a demonstrated we do not want to go it alone. lengthy—and sometimes heated—dialogue Instead, we have engaged in an intensive, on- society we need to support in the region and with the Russian government. going dialogue with the Russians on this sen- around the world. On the other hand we have To put the broader issue of NATO-Russia sitive issue, most recently between President the People's Republic of China. The Beijing relations in context, you should recall that Clinton and president Yeltsin on October 23 leadership has repeatedly proven itself over the Alliance has engaged in a concerted ef- and between Secretary of Defense Perry and the years to be an oppressive dictatorship with fort to develop a close, cooperative partner- Minister of Defense Grachev on November 8. little regard for human and religious rights, ship with the new Russia. Even before the While we will not compromise on the abso- much less political freedom. Its military fought break-up of the Soviet Union, NATO had lute need for an effective, NATO-led oper- against ours in Korea, supported the Com- sought to establish productive, non-adversar- ation, if we are ultimately able to settle on ial relations with Moscow. With the dissolu- munists in North Vietnam, and currently ships tion of both the Warsaw Pact and the USSR, a workable arrangement for Russian engage- weapons of mass destruction to terrorist na- NATO created the North Atlantic Coopera- ment we will have helped assuage Russian tions in the Middle East. tion Council and the Russian Federation be- concerns that NATO is only interested in For the past 10 years whenever an effort came one of its first members. This consult- marginalizing Moscow. was attempted by the Congress to respond to ative arrangement set the stage for the es- In your final question you ask how the Beijing's egregious behavior we were told, that tablishment early last year of the Partner- statements ‘‘We have agreed that construc- there is a political transition period underway ship for Peace, which Russia joined in June tive, cooperative relations of mutual respect, in China and if we took any substantive action 1994. Within PFP, Russia has had the oppor- benefit and friendship between the Alliance we would be strengthening the hands of the tunity to engage directly with the Alliance and Russia are a key element for security to develop the capability of working with hardliners. NATO in support of common interests and and stability in Europe’’ and ‘‘NATO deci- And so for the last decade, whenever the goals in Europe. sions, however, cannot be subject to any veto Congress attempted to respond to China's ex- Moreover, under the ‘‘Beyond PFP’’ ar- or droit de regard by a non-member port of products made by slave labor, we were rangement approved this past May, NATO state . . .’’ can be reconciled. But these told by the State Department to back off. and Russia have agreed to take their rela- statements are not, in fact, contradictory. When we raised the issue of the Com- tionship a step further in terms of consulta- Notwithstanding NATO’s approach to en- munist's repression of religious and political tions and active cooperation. Finally, as you largement, the Alliance has a strategic in- thought, the State Department told us that note in your letter, the Alliance has offered terest in seeking constructive, cooperative economic liberalization will bring about political to develop a ‘‘political framework’’ for fu- relations with Russia. The fact that we are ture NATO-Russia relations. As we envision pluralism. it, in the near term NATO and Russia would actively planning to expand simply means Accordingly, Beijing has never paid a price agree on the basic principles which would that the enhanced Russian-NATO relation- for its unfair trade practices, arms proliferation, guide the relationship well into the 21st cen- ship will be with a larger NATO. We will lis- repression in occupied Tibet, massive military tury; NATO has already tabled a draft— ten to Russia’s concerns about enlargement buildup, the recent aggression in the Spratly which draws heavily on existing documents just as we listen to the thoughts of our other Islands, its disregard for intellectual property and agreements—for Russia’s consideration. partners; their views will be taken into con- rights, its illegal detention of Harry Wu, an Once the final principles are hammered out, sideration and will certainly influence our American citizen, and its threatening military we would work together to turn them into a thinking. But influence and a veto are two exercise off the cost of Taiwan. On the con- more formal, long-term understanding that quite different things; neither Russia nor would facilitate NATO-Russian cooperation. trary, the State Department believes that we Russia, therefore, already has a quite sig- any other non-member will have a veto over need to further soften our approach to Beijing. nificant relationship with NATO. The key Alliance membership (or any other) deci- I am all for working peacefully and negotiat- determinant in how our relations develop sions. ing quietly with the Chinese. But time and time will be Russia’s implementation of the var- Thank you for the opportunity to respond again, the State Department has failed to ious partnership mechanisms now available. to your thoughtful questions. We look for- bring home the bacon. Constructive engage- This is an ongoing, evolutionary process, ward to continuing our exchange as the Alli- ment cannot be just a one way endeavor. The which will certainly be affected to some de- ance moves closer to enlargement and as State Department needs to recognize this and gree by the domestic political climate in Russia. We remain convinced, however, that NATO-Russian relations continue to develop. adjust its course. Russian government will recognize that it is Sincerely, Considering all these facts, the Congress is to Moscow’s advantage to develop and main- WENDY R. SHERMAN, compelled to ask if Taiwan's time has come to tain a close relationship with the Alliance as Assistant Secretary for be recognized by the world's community of na- part of Russia’s overall policy toward Eu- Legislative Affairs. tions. And if so, what can this body do to help E 2294 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks December 5, 1995 the free people of Taiwan. Taiwan leadership The people of the island, ethnically Chi- flown outdoors to save Beijing a fit. In Wash- has repeatedly asked for our help in their nese, descend either from families that have ington, representatives of Taiwan cannot quest for their people to have the last word in lived here for centuries or from immigrants sully the State department or White House who fled to Taiwan with Nationalist army by their presence. So far, separate drinking their own future. when it was defeated by the Communists in fountains for Taiwanese representatives have Let me say that now is the time to help our 1949. not been set up. friends on the island of Taiwan. We have been The ruling party is the Kuomintang, a mel- Taiwan is not only barred from the U.N. waiting far too long to respond to their aspira- lowed offspring of the hard-handed party of but from all its many specialized agencies, tions and hope. Chiang Kai-shek. It is headed by President including those supposed to deal with such Accordingly, I ask that the full text of A.M. Lee Teng-hui. Mr. Lee gave Beijing a heart universal subjects as health and agri- Rosenthal's articles be printed in the RECORD attack recently by visiting his American culture—say, AIDS or starvation. at this point. alma mater, Cornell University, Beijing has The blockade is so obsessively enforced been trying ever since to give one apiece to that it even excludes aid to refugees. Last [From the New York Times, Nov. 28, 1995] him and the U.S. for such impertinence. year the U.N. appealed for funds for Rwandan YES, THERE ISA TAIWAN The Kuomintang stands for reunification refugees, among the most suffering of God’s (By A.M. Rosenthal) with the mainland—some day, when Beijing human creatures. Taiwan offered $2 million; manages to become non-Communist, and a TAIPEI, TAIWAN.—The trucks move day and refused. The Taiwanese did manage to get convert to human rights. So the KMT is de- night through the streets of Taiwan like their gift accepted—by channeling it through nounced by the New Party, made up of creatures alive and wild with their own en- an American committee for Unicef. breakaway KMT hard-liners, as kind of Con- ergy—shouting and singing through their Correspondents from Taiwan are not per- fucian Coalition. loudspeakers, denouncing, trumpeting, cajol- mitted to enter the U.N. As a former re- The major opposition is the Democratic ing, forbidding escape or the succor of a mo- porter at the U.N., in its early days, I have Progressive Party—strong for independence, ment’s silence. thought of slipping my pass to a correspond- but not ready to invite Communist attack by The loudspeakers, mounted fore, aft and ent from Taiwan, to annoy U.N. authorities, making a Taiwan July Fourth Declaration. atop, deliver a gigantic rolling headache. but I decided it wouldn’t work. Panting for the China trade, the U.S. for- Before Beijing commanded the U.N., cor- But they also deliver the sound of democ- bids Taiwan representatives to set foot in racy, to a small country new to it, and to a respondents from non-member peoples were the State Department or White House. But allowed in. I learned more about North Afri- huge glowering country whose leaders detest the weeks of democratic campaigning prove the thought of it. ca and Indonesia from independence-move- that whether Beijing and its international ment reporters than I ever did from the colo- This is campaign time in Taiwan, a free business lobby approve or not, Taiwan has campaign, fought hard, for the free election nial French or Dutch. produced a prosperous, growingly democratic North Korea and South Korea are members of a national legislature. It is the most im- society of its own, separate in political prac- portant democratic step since 40 years of and so were East and West Germany. The tice and desire from the mainland. Palestine Liberation Organization was given military rule ended in 1987 and the demo- Or, as it appears on posters around the is- cratic process began on this island—an often- representation at the General Assembly with land: ‘‘Yes, there is a Taiwan.’’ Send in more only a vote lacking. tested missile-distance across the waters trucks. from Communist China. But when China decided that any dreams And next March an even more important of independence, sovereignty or even dignity [From the New York Times, Dec. 1, 1995] that Taiwan might harbor were too dan- election will take place. The people of the is- THE BLOCKADES OF TAIWAN lands will take part in a direct presidential gerous to tolerate, this special apartheid was (By A.M. Rosenthal) election—the first direct election of a na- created for the island. The U.S. and most tional leader in the thousands of years of TAIPEI, TAIWAN.—They come almost every other U.N. members meekly kissed Beijing’s history of the Chinese people. day now—the military threats to this island iron slipper. The economic development of Taiwan country from the Communist Government in That means Taiwan cannot use an U.N. or moves ahead smartly, and so does its demo- Beijing. any normal diplomatic channel to raise an cratic development. That is news of impor- Chinese Army commanders order repeated alarm that had to be officially heard about tance far beyond this island. amphibious landings at the mainland coast the open military threats from Beijing. If Asia has a batch of countries developing nearest the island—the precise kind of oper- any other country had threatened another so economically but not democratically. Just ation that would be needed to invade Tai- blatantly the case would immediately have give Asians a full belly, the colonial West wan—and ‘‘tests’’ of missiles in the straits been on the U.N. agenda. Now of course most U.N. members, includ- used to say. Now that is amended: Just give dividing China and the island. In recent days ing the U.S., would be paralyzed with eco- them a motorbike and big-screen TV. there has been a series of leaked reports that nomic terror at the very idea of proposing Taiwan is crowded, its cities are messy and Beijing is considering a naval blockade of that Taiwan as well as China be represented its roadsides junk-strewn. But politically it Taiwan. Nobody knows whether the threats are at the U.N. But perhaps Washington, Lon- is becoming quite handsome, a living denial meant only to frighten all Taiwanese into don, Paris and Tokyo will dredge up enough of the slur that Chinese are content to live abandoning any thought of independence, courage to increase their own diplomatic without political freedom. however distant, or whether Beijing is ready- contacts with Taiwan as a warning to China. Westerners have a way of thinking of Tai- ing its people and the world for an attack. If Perhaps. wan in relation only to China and their own it does take place it is likely to be in the Until now the Chinese diplomatic blockade interests. Mostly they think nervously of spring of 1996 before or after Taiwan holds its and Western submission to it have been how furious Beijing will get if the West gives first direct presidential election. merely disgusting. Now they are getting dan- any acknowledgment or respect to this is- But the evidence is that the military com- gerous. land that the Communists say is their own mand is beginning to operate and plan inde- f province, now and forever. pendently of the civilian leadership in the The West trembles to breathe a word about Politburo. A BIRTHDAY TRIBUTE TO HIS allowing Taiwan to take part in inter- This much seems clear from here: The national activities—even helping refugees. MAJESTY KING RAMA IX OF West is operating on the assumption that if THAILAND Its skin crawls with fear that Beijing will re- it says and does nothing, why, any dangers duce the West’s right to take part in the will vanish in a merciful blip. China trade and the privilege of buying from The studious silence arises from the fun- HON. DANA ROHRABACHER China billions of dollars more in goods than damental China policy of the West: Rock no OF CALIFORNIA the West has any hope of ever selling to Chinese boat lest Beijing throw easy Western China. access to the Chinese market overboard. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES The worldwide diplomatic blockade that The West manages to maintain its silence Tuesday, December 5, 1995 Beijing has created against Taiwan is not because a Chinese blockade of Taiwan al- the worst of it. When Beijing thinks that the ready exists: the political and diplomatic Mr. ROHRABACHER. Mr. Speaker, I rise substantial movement toward an independ- blockade created by Beijing after it took today to extend my personal best regards and ent Taiwan is getting stronger, or sees the over the China seat in the U.N. in 1971. the respect and appreciation of all the mem- horror of democracy rising on this pros- The government on Taiwan was not only bers of the International Relations Committee perous island so close to the mainland, the ousted from the U.N. but from the inter- on the occasion of the birthday of the King of Chinese Communists mount menacing mili- national community. Taiwan, one of the Thailand, King Rama IX. tary operations. No pretense is made that largest trading nations in the world, has Earlier this year, all Members of the House the exercise and the ugly warnings by top been cut off from normal diplomatic and po- military men are not aimed at intimidating litical relations with almost the whole of Representatives were relieved when the Taiwan and aborting its growing fascination world. King made a complete and impressive recov- with democratic practice. Expect more The U.S. maintains an ‘‘institute’’ in Tai- ery from surgery and regained his full threats. pei headed by a ‘‘director.’’ But no flag is strength. December 5, 1995 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E 2295 As I have said on the floor of the House be- States are blessed to be able to call King and a long reign. I wish him and his family fore, the people of Thailand are blessed to Bhumibol our friend. greetings and good health from his friends in have such a wise leader. We, in the United I am honored, as the spokesman for my col- the United States. leagues, to wish the King a happy birthday