Congressional Record—Senate S986

S986 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE January 25, 1999 CONSOLIDATED REPORT OF EXPENDITURE OF FOREIGN CURRENCIES AND APPROPRIATED FUNDS FOR FOREIGN TRAVEL BY MEMBERS AND EMPLOYEES OF THE U.S. SENATE, UNDER AUTHORITY OF SEC. , P.L. 95–384—22 U.S.C. 1754(b), COMMISSION ON SECURITY AND COOPERATION IN EUROPE FOR TRAVEL FROM JULY 1 TO SEPT. 30, 1998

Per diem Transportation Miscellaneous Total U.S. dollar U.S. dollar U.S. dollar U.S. dollar Name and country Name of currency Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency currency currency currency

Elizabeth Campbell: United States ...... Dollar ...... 2,215.32 ...... 2,215.32 Bosnia-Herzegovina ...... Dollar ...... 824.00 ...... 824.00 Orest Deychakiwsky: United States ...... Dollar ...... 2,860.46 ...... 2,860.46 Slovakia ...... Dollar ...... 1,080.00 ...... 1,080.00 Robert Hand: United States ...... Dollar ...... 2,215.32 ...... 2,215.32 Bosnia-Herzegovina ...... Dollar ...... 950.00 ...... 950.00 Janice Helwig: United States ...... Dollar ...... 5,329.94 ...... 5,329.94 Austria ...... Dollar ...... 13,515.96 ...... 13,515.96 Karen Lord: United States ...... Dollar ...... 4,182.96 ...... 4,182.96 Norway ...... Dollar ...... 1,000.00 ...... 1,000.00 Erika Schlager: United States ...... Dollar ...... 2,091.41 ...... 2,091.41 Denmark ...... Dollar ...... 1,422.00 ...... 1,422.00 Hungary ...... Dollar ...... 1,153.00 ...... 1,153.00 ...... 19,944.96 ...... 18,895.41 ...... 38,840.37 ALFONSE D’AMATO, Chairman, Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe, Sept. 30, 1998.

CONSOLIDATED REPORT OF EXPENDITURE OF FOREIGN CURRENCIES AND APPROPRIATED FUNDS FOR FOREIGN TRAVEL BY MEMBERS AND EMPLOYEES OF THE U.S. SENATE, UNDER AUTHORITY OF SEC. 22, P.L. 95–384—22 U.S.C. 1754(b), FOR TRAVEL AUTHORIZED BY THE MAJORITY LEADER FROM JULY 1, TO SEPT. 30, 1998

Senator Tim Hutchinson: Turkey ...... Dollar ...... 261.00 ...... 261.00 India ...... Rupee ...... 55,902 1,320.00 ...... 55,902 1,320.00 Pakistan ...... Rupee ...... 21,872 476.00 ...... 21,872 476.00 United States ...... Dollar ...... 1,729.75 ...... 1,729.75 A. Christopher Bryant: Germany ...... Dollar ...... 836.13 ...... 836.13 United States ...... Dollar ...... 686.70 ...... 686.70 Sally Walsh: France ...... Franc ...... 3,763.40 620.00 ...... 3,763.40 620.00 Russia ...... Dollar ...... 626.00 ...... 626.00 Germany ...... Mark ...... 426.53 221.00 ...... 426.53 221.00 United States ...... Dollar ...... 297.00 ...... 297.00 Randy Scheunemann: India ...... Rupee ...... 165,334.4 3904.00 ...... 165,334.4 3904.00 Turkey ...... Dollar ...... 261.00 ...... 261.00 Randy Scheunemann: Pakistan ...... Rupee ...... 21,872 476.00 ...... 21,872 476.00 Nepal ...... Dollar ...... 530.00 ...... 530.00 Ireland ...... Pound ...... 181.84 254.00 ...... 181.84 254.00 Sri Lanka ...... Rupee ...... 10,732.50 162.00 ...... 10,732.50 162.00 Syria ...... Dollar ...... 234.00 ...... 234.00 Total ...... 10,478.13 ...... 2,416.45 ...... 12,894.58 h TRENT LOTT, Majority Leader, Dec. 18, 1998.

ADDITIONAL STATEMENTS Under Leo’s stewardship, the IRC at the border to help desperate Hungar- grew into the largest refugee relief and ians flee their country, and to bear wit- resettlement organization in the world. TRIBUTE TO LEO CHERNE ness. He advised presidents from His commitment to refugees and Franklin Roosevelt to George Bush. He ∑ Mr. MOYNIHAN. Mr. President, I rise human rights was steadfast, and made served as a member of the President’s today with bittersweet feelings to pay a difference in the lives of hundreds of Foreign Intelligence Advisory Board tribute to a dear friend, Leo Cherne. thousands of forsaken people over the Leo died on January 12, 1999 at the age last half century. I guess he took to from 1973 to 1991. of 86. What a huge loss we mourn, but heart Niebuhr’s observation that ‘‘Life In 1984, President Reagan conferred what an exemplary life we commemo- has no meaning except in terms of re- upon Leo the highest award a civilian rate. Indeed, I think it safe to say Leo sponsibility.’’ can receive: the United States Medal of Cherne’s life helped to redeem the 20th Leo co-founded the Research Insti- Freedom. President Reagan’s citation tute of America in 1936; it grew out of century. stated, I met Leo in 1954 when I became di- his efforts to advise businessmen on rector of public relations for the Inter- how to comply with the new Social Se- Since the 1930s, Leo Cherne has stepped national Rescue Committee (IRC). Leo, curity law. He served as its executive forward with brilliance, energy and moral an enormously successful lawyer, econ- director for approximately 50 years. At passion, and helped this nation overcome omist, and businessman, had become the end of World War II he accom- countless challenges. His lifetime devotion chairman of the IRC in 1951 (after join- panied General Douglas MacArthur to to aiding his country and to serving the ing the board of directors in 1946). He Japan to assist with economic recovery cause of human freedom, especially through took over for Reinhold Niebuhr, one of there. In 1953, Leo—a fierce anti-Com- his work on behalf of refugees, reflects the this century’s greatest theologians. munist—excoriated Senator Joseph strong and generous character of a man who Leo served as chairman for over forty McCarthy for his demagoguery and dis- deserves the respect and gratitude of all years. Then, indefatigable as he was, he regard for civil rights. In 1956, when Americans. served as chairman emeritus until his Soviet tanks rumbled into Budapest to death. crush the Hungarian uprising, Leo was January 25, 1999 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S987 In 1989 Elie Wiesel nominated Leo for it celebrates its 10th anniversary. The The United States Senate is, ulti- the Nobel Peace Prize; he deserved that Gatesworth is to be commended for its mately, the public’s institution—not too. He did receive France’s Legion of outstanding work in providing the ours. It is for them we work and it is to Honor award, Germany’s Commander highest quality of services, social pro- them we owe our continued service. I Cross, and the United Nations’ Gold grams, and activities to senior adults hope and believe we serve the institu- Medal of Peace. in the St. Louis community. tion well and that our stewardship All the while he was an accomplished This organization and those individ- gives credit and credence to the wis- sculptor! His bust of Abraham Lincoln uals associated with it have dem- dom of our Founding Fathers. By keep- was in the White House. His bust of El- onstrated the true spirit of benevo- ing our deliberations open, we will do eanor Roosevelt is in the White House. lence. The Gatesworth’s commitment service to the American public we His bust of John Kennedy is in the Ber- to serving our seniors through integ- serve, this institution we cherish, and lin square Kennedy made famous with rity, innovation, and vision is truly an those Founding Fathers we revere. inspiration. The staff of the his ‘‘Ich Bin Ein Berliner’’ speech. One I absolutely will not support closing Gatesworth is to be commended for its bust, of Robert Frost, resides in the the doors to the public and hope that Department of the Interior, while an- hard work and dedication to providing gracious hospitality and a strong tradi- my colleagues will join me in support- other, of Albert Schweitzer, is in the ing the Sunshine motion.∑ Smithsonian. tion of valued service. Your example of compassion and generosity serves as a How fondly I recall, when I was with f the IRC, the evenings Leo and I would model for all Missourians. spend at the White Horse Tavern after Again, let me congratulate The work! We recited the poem Dylan Gatesworth at One McKnight Place as INCREASING U.S. MARITIME Thomas wrote to his father, who was it celebrates its 10th year. I wish this COMPETITIVENESS dying, ‘‘Do Not Go Gentle into That organization continued success.∑ f ∑ Mr. LOTT. Mr. President, Congres- Good Night’’: sional and Administrative action is DO NOT GO GENTLE INTO THAT GOOD NIGHT SUPPORT OF THE WELLSTONE/ needed to strengthen the U.S. mari- Do not go gentle into that good night, HARKIN ‘‘SUNSHINE’’ MOTION time industry and level the playing Old age should burn and rave at close of day; ∑ Ms. MIKULSKI. Mr. President, I rise field in the international shipping Rage, rage against the dying of the light. today in strong support of the arena. Though wise men at their end know dark is Wellstone/Harkin motion. This motion This vital industry serves our na- right, would allow open Senate debate during tion’s security by providing essential Because their words had forked no lightning the Impeachment trial. Mr. Chief Jus- elements of our sealift capability— they tice, the American people should not be Do not go gentle into that good night. loyal crews and commercial ships. This excluded from one of the most impor- sealift capability is required to project Good men, the last wave by, crying how tant Senate deliberations in United and sustain power abroad and preserve bright States history. Their frail deeds might have danced in a U.S. access to world trade. Two hun- The result of the debates and discus- dred years ago, protecting the U.S. green bay, sions over the next days or weeks could Rage, rage against the dying of the light. merchant marine was one of the Navy’s require the removal of the President of important missions. Today, the threat Wild men who caught and sang the sun in the United States for the first time in flight, to the U.S. maritime industry is just as our nation’s 222 year history. In our de- And learn, too late, they grieved it on its real. It may not come not from Bar- liberations, my colleagues and I will way, bary pirates, but the competitive dis- contemplate no less than reversing the Do not go gentle into that good night. advantages imposed by both this coun- outcome of an election in which nearly Grave men, near death, who see with blind- try and other countries are just as dan- 100 million Americans cast their vote. ing sight gerous. Blind eyes could blaze like meteors and be Such a significant decision, a decision gay, with such profound consequences, Mr. President, the U.S. maritime in- Rage, rage against the dying of the light. should not be reached behind closed dustry has been the world leader in in- And you, my father, there on the sad height, doors. novation over the last 30 years. It had Curse, bless, me now with your fierce tears, I believe my constituents and all to be, because it competes in the world I pray. Americans deserve to hear Senate de- arena with one hand tied behind its Do not go gentle into that good night. liberations from Senators—not leakers back. International maritime trade has Rage, rage against the dying of the light. and speculators and commentators. become increasingly dominated by for- Leo did not ‘‘go gentle into that good From my earliest days as a Balti- eign flags-of-convenience. A number of night.’’ He fought pronounced illnesses more social worker to my tenure as a small countries have decided to gen- for many years while he continued to United States Senator, I have lived by erate revenue by creating ship reg- live a productive life. He raged against the principle that the public has a istries and tax havens that impose few the ‘‘dying of the light’’ with the same right to know and a right to be heard. responsibilities or costs on their users. tenacity he showed fighting totali- This principle is no less important Unfortunately, this has also resulted in tarianism as one of our very best ‘‘Cold when a Presidential Impeachment trial poor compliance with international Warriors’’. is underway. It is more important than safety standards and evasion of pollu- My wife, Liz, and I miss Leo dearly. ever. tion liability. Leo is survived by his his brother, Jack Now, some of my colleagues have America’s fleet meets the most strin- Cherne, and by his daughter, Gail said that these deliberations should be gent safety standards and operates in a Gambino, and his granddaughter Erica closed because we are jurors and jurors’ higher tax environment, and has stead- Lynn Gambino. All are in our thoughts deliberations are kept secret in a court ily lost ground to these flag-conven- and prayers. The contributions he of law. But let me tell you that this ience fleets. This situation is reaching made to society cannot be overstated Senate tribunal cannot be compared to the point where the U.S. commercial and are not likely to be duplicated. He a simple court of law. Of course, the fleet’s ability to meet our national se- was a giant among men.∑ law is the foundation for our work in the Senate. But as my colleague from curity requirements may soon be in f jeopardy. Iowa, Senator HARKIN, noted during IN HONOR OF THE 10TH ANNIVER- the trial, we are more than jurors. Mr. President, the solution to this SARY OF THE GATESWORTH AT We are representatives of our nation. problem has two parts. First, we must ONE MCKNIGHT PLACE We are given responsibilities to delib- hold other countries accountable for ∑ Mr. ASHCROFT. Mr. President, as a erate on matters of public importance providing reciprocity in access to mari- U.S. Senator from Missouri, I take and vote in the public interest. Never time trade and meeting international great pleasure in honoring The was that more true than in the Senate standards for vessel safety, crew train- Gatesworth at One McKnight Place as Trial in which we are now engaged. ing, and preventing pollution. The