S9944 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE September 3, 1998 Although my amendment failed on a International Development’s efforts to Wright is one of the most distinguished vote of 74 to 19, I am heartened by two ensure that the countries of the former constitutional authorities in the coun- things. First, we won more votes for ef- Soviet Union develop effective legal try, a champion for racial justice, and fective IMF reform yesterday than we systems capable of addressing the the model of what a great lawyer did when the question was first put to many challenges facing these states as should be. For more than forty years the Senate back in March. And second, they continue to build stable demo- he has shaped and influenced genera- the issue is far from settled in the cratic societies. One area of particular tions of Texas lawyers while teaching House, which has been more skeptical concern is the troubling amount of do- at the UT Law School, including my- of providing the IMF with any addi- mestic violence in Russia. This bill self. Professor Wright also does not shy tional resources. In other words, this makes clear that the active support of from a challenge. He has argued twelve issue is far from settled, and my hope women’s crisis centers in Russia should times before the Supreme Court, win- is that the final version of the foreign be a priority. ning most of his cases, some of them operations bill will either include the Additionally, the bill makes clear landmark decisions. As an author, Pro- more effective reforms I have proposed, that no funds should be provided to fessor Wright has written one of the or will scale back IMF funding alto- Russia if the government of Russia im- most definitive texts in the arena of gether. plements any statute, executive order, law, Federal Practice and Procedure, FY99 FOREIGN AID SPENDING or regulation that would discriminate cited by many as the bible for federal Mr. President, pending a final resolu- against religious groups or commu- judges. His pursuit of professional ex- tion of the IMF issue, I think it is im- nities in Russia. cellence is mirrored by his righteous portant to consider what else is accom- Sixth, I am pleased that this bill con- courage, having fought for desegrega- plished by this bill, because there are ditions assistance to Russia on Mos- tion and to put an end to racial intoler- some very good things about it. First, cow’s termination of financial and ance. I would note that the cost of the bill, technical support for Iran’s nuclear I would like to quote from the Austin aside from the IMF, is nearly $600 mil- program. Iran’s ongoing efforts to ac- American-Statesman: ‘‘For Wright’s lion, or 4.5 percent, less than last quire nuclear weapons are a threat to accomplishments in the legal field, his year’s measure. That is significant. our security; it would be the height of country thanks him. For his sterling Second, this bill contains $2.94 billion irresponsibility to send American tax- record as a professor, the university in aid to Israel: $1.08 billion in eco- payers’ dollars to a country that is as- and its graduates thank him. For his nomic assistance and $1.86 billion in sisting a rogue state such as Iran in de- personal courage in opening minds, all military assistance. I would note that veloping these dangerous weapons. Austin should thank him.’’ Happy this amount is $60 million less than Along similar lines, the bill wisely Birthday Charles and thank you. I ask was appropriated for Israel last year, restricts aid to North Korea unless the that the Sunday, June 21, 1998, Austin and it is consistent with the United President can certify that it has ceased American-Statesman editorial paying States’ agreement with Israeli Prime its efforts to develop nuclear weapons tribute to Charles Alan Wright be Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to phase and that it has also stopped assisting printed in the RECORD. out U.S. economic assistance to Israel the ballistic missile programs of states The editorial follows: over ten years. These funds are crucial that support terrorism. [From the Austin American-Statesman June to ensuring that Israel’s economic and Seventh, the bill takes steps to en- 21, 1998] security concerns continue to be ade- sure that American interests in Cen- A SCHOLAR AND A LEADER quately addressed. tral Asia are protected. In the next few Charles Alan Wright is lucky enough to The level of support for Israel that is years, a massive pipeline will be built live in interesting times and smart enough contained in this bill sends a clear mes- to make the most of it. to transport the vast oil and natural sage to the people of Israel and the A profile of this towering scholar and pro- gas resources of the Caspian Sea region world that the world’s greatest democ- fessor at the University of Texas law school to the Mediterranean sea for export to racy remains committed to supporting in today’s editions by American-Statesman the West. The bill states that an East- reporter Mary Ann Roser is a testament to the only democracy in the Middle East, West pipeline that travels through Tur- his presence on campus and in the world at a critical ally that supports American key—as opposed to a Northern pipeline large. values and interests in a critical re- Wright has made an indelible imprint on gion. through unstable regions of Russia— the law school, an institution he helped raise Third, the bill contains other provi- will provide a secure energy transport in stature in his tenure of more than 40 sions that I believe will serve to pro- system that will support stability and years. And his impact in the legal profession tect our values and interests in the democracy in the region. will be just as lasting, as his multi-volume Middle East. For example, the bill CONCLUSION bible of federal court procedures, Federal Mr. President, given that the IMF Practice and Procedure, attests. makes clear that the Palestine Broad- Wright joined the law school faculty in casting Corporation is an organization issue has yet to be resolved—House ap- 1955 and made an immediate impression. that restricts fundamental press free- proval is tenuous at best—I ultimately From intramural football to the controver- doms and broadcasts material that is based my vote on the initial version of sial defense of President Richard M. Nixon in inimical to U.S. interests, and is there- the FY99 Foreign Operations bill on the Watergate scandal, Wright has been in- fore unworthy of U.S. assistance. the balance of factors I have just dis- volved both in the school and in the life Fourth, the legislation includes an cussed. Should it turn out that the IMF around him. As he is today as a member of amendment offered by the Majority funding is ultimately included, par- the legal team appealing the Hopwood deci- sion by the federal court of appeals. Leader—an amendment I cosponsored— ticularly without a mechanism for en- Wright brought status and stature to the that will provide $10 million to support suring the implementation of effective UT School of Law. His high profile and pres- the Iraqi opposition. Saddam Hussein’s reforms of the way the international tige certainly helped attract the faculty that recent decision to halt all cooperation agency does business, I may well reas- has kept the law school in the top rank in with U.N. arms inspections and recent sess my vote on the final conference re- the country. revelations that Iraq had developed the port. For now, I am supporting the bill. Wright will always be known for his work with the Nixon defense team during the Wa- capability to load deadly VX nerve gas f tergate years and for his involvement with in missile warheads is a reminder of the prestigious American Law Institute, for the continuing threat posed by this TRIBUTE TO PROFESSOR CHARLES ALAN WRIGHT which he served as president and vice presi- rogue regime to U.S. forces and friends dent. in the region. The additional funding in ∑ Mrs. HUTCHISON. Mr. President, I Those intimate with the legal profession this bill is intended to reinvigorate the rise today to pay tribute to a man for are impressed, too, that three U.S. Supreme Iraqi opposition as part of an over- whom I have great respect; a man who Court justices have appointed him to the arching strategy that is aimed at re- inspired and taught me while I at- Standing Committee on Rules of Practice tended the University of Texas Law and Procedure of the Judicial Conference. He placing the current government in served the conference from 1964 to 1993. Iraq. School. I am speaking of Law Professor But Wright’s personal courage in chal- Fifth, the bill provides clear and Charles Alan Wright. Today is Charles lenging this community’s racial intolerance strong support for the Agency for Alan Wright’s birthday. Charles Alan in

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RICHARDSON, OF NEW YORK, TO BE A MEM- private church school his daughter attended, BER OF THE NATIONALSCIENCE BOARD, NATIONAL to desegregate the private clubs and institu- to proceed to the missile defense bill SCIENCE FOUNDATION, FOR A TERM EXPIRING MAY tions on the University of Texas campus and and the Consumer Bankruptcy Protec- 10,2004, VICE JAMES L. POWELL, TERM EXPIRED. to spread the message of racial tolerance tion Act occur on Wednesday, Sep- IN THE COAST GUARD throughout the community. tember 9, under the provisions of rule THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICERS FOR APPOINTMENT For Wright’s accomplishments in the legal XXII. IN THE UNITED STATESCOAST GUARD TO THE GRADE IN- field, his country thanks him. For his ster- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without DICATED UNDER TITLE 14, U.S.C., SECTION 271: ling record as a professor, the university and To be rear admiral its graduates thank him. For his personal objection, it is so ordered. courage in opening minds, all Austin should f REAR ADM. (LH) THOMAS J. BARRETT, 0000 ∑ REAR ADM. (LH) JAMES D. HULL, 0000 thank him. PROGRAM REAR ADM. (LH) JOHN F. MC GOWAN, 0000 f REAR ADM. (LH) GEORGE N. NACCARA, 0000 Mr. COATS. Mr. President, for the in- REAR ADM. (LH) TERRY M. CROSS, 0000 APPOINTMENT BY THE MAJORITY THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICER OF THE UNITED formation of all our colleagues, the STATES COAST GUARD TO BE A MEMBER OF THE PERMA- LEADER Senate will meet tomorrow at 10 a.m., NENT COMMISSIONED TEACHING STAFF OF THE COAST GUARD ACADEMY IN THE GRADE INDICATED UNDER The PRESIDING OFFICER. The but for a pro forma session only. The TITLE 14, U.S.C., SECTION 188: Chair, on behalf of the majority leader, Senate will then reconvene on Tues- after consultation with the Democratic day, September 8, at 10:30 a.m. During To be lieutenant commander leader, pursuant to Public Law 93–415, Tuesday’s session, the Senate will be in JOSEPH E. VORBACH, 0000 as amended by Public Law 102–586, an- a period of morning business until 12:30 IN THE AIR FORCE nounces the appointment of Robert H. p.m. and then recess until 2:15 p.m. to THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICER FOR APPOINTMENT Maxwell, of Mississippi, to serve a one- accommodate the weekly policy lunch- TO THE GRADE INDICATED IN THE AIR FORCE RESERVE UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 12203: year term on the Coordinating Council eons. Following those luncheons, it is on Juvenile Justice and Delinquency the leader’s intention for the Senate to To be colonel Prevention. begin consideration of the Interior ap- LARRY V. ZETTWOCH, 0000 f propriations bill. The Senate may also IN THE ARMY consider any other legislative activity ORDERS FOR FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICER FOR APPOINTMENT or executive items cleared for action. TO THE GRADE INDICATED IN THE UNITED STATES ARMY 4, 1998, AND TUESDAY, SEP- Members are therefore reminded that RESERVE UNDER TITLE 10, UNITED STATES CODE, SEC- TIONS 12203(A), 12204(A)(1) AND (2), AND 12207: TEMBER 8, 1998 rollcall votes could occur during Tues- Mr. COATS. Mr. President, I ask day’s session, and an announcement To be colonel unanimous consent that when the Sen- will be made when a voting schedule CARL W. HUFF, 0000 ate completes its business today, it becomes available. THE FOLLOWING NAMED ARMY NATIONAL GUARD OF THE UNITED STATES OFFICERS FOR APPOINTMENT TO stand in recess until 10 a.m. on Friday, f THE GRADE INDICATED IN THE RESERVE OF THE ARMY September 4, for a pro forma session UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTIONS 12203 AND 12211: RECESS UNTIL 10 A.M. TOMORROW only. I further ask that the Senate To be colonel then stand in recess until 10:30 a.m. on Mr. COATS. Mr. President, if there is ROBERT D. ALSTON, 0000 Tuesday, September 8. Further, I ask no further business to come before the DAVID J. BARISANO, 0000 ROBERT F. BISCHKE, 0000 unanimous consent that when the Sen- Senate, I now ask unanimous consent JAMES G. CHAMPION, 0000 ate reconvenes on Tuesday, imme- that the Senate stand in recess under EDWARD DAILY, JR., 0000 MATHEW J. DEW III, 0000 diately following the prayer, there be a the previous order. LINDA R. DONOHUE, 0000 period of morning business until 12:30 There being no objection, the Senate, ROBERT E. FISHER, 0000 WILBUR E. GRAY, 0000 p.m., divided among several Members at 6:24 p.m., recessed until Friday, Sep- JEAN A. HALPERN, 0000 as follows: The time from 10:30 to 11:30 tember 4, 1998, at 10 a.m. BILLY J. HUTTON, JR., 0000 MICHAEL D. KROUSE, 0000 a.m. under the control of Senator f JOSEPH A. MATCZAK, 0000 DASCHLE or his designee, the time from WILLIAM L. MC KNIGHT, 0000 NOMINATIONS TERRY L. MELTON, 0000 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. equally divided JOHN B. MILLER, 0000 between Senators HATCH and GRASS- Executive nominations received by JAMES E. NORTON, 0000 the Senate September 3, 1998: DONALD J. ODERMANN, 0000 LEY. JAMES J. OLSON, 0000 The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without FEDERAL LABOR RELATIONS AUTHORITY RICHARD L. PUGLISI, 0000 CRAIG L. SCHUETZ, 0000 objection, it is so ordered. JOSEPH SWERDZEWSKI, OF COLORADO, TO BE GEN- JOSEPH T. SMOAK, JR., 0000 Mr. COATS. Mr. President, I further ERAL COUNSEL OF THE FEDERALLABOR RELATIONS AU- RONALD D. SPEARS, 0000 ask unanimous consent that on Tues- THORITY FOR A TERM OF FIVE YEARS. (REAPPOINT- MICHAEL C. STERLING, 0000 MENT) DONALD K. TAKAMI, 0000 day the Senate stand in recess from NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION JODI S. TYMESON, 0000 12:30 until 2:15 p.m. to allow the weekly MICHAEL J. WILLIAMS, 0000 PAMELA A. FERGUSON, OF IOWA, TO BE A MEMBER OF PATRICK D. WILSON, 0000 party caucuses to meet. THE NATIONAL SCIENCEBOARD, NATIONAL SCIENCE EARL R. WOODS, JR., 0000

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