July 9, 2001 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S7329 many years. Mr. Olson told the Senate Olson’s work in connection with that upstanding individuals the victims of that he was paid from $500 to $1,000 for article, or for the magazine at any partisan attacks. The deeply partisan his articles that appeared in the Amer- time, involved factual investigation of vote over the Solicitor Generalship was ican Spectator magazine, whereas his the Clintons. Comparing the publicly- a low point. I strongly believe that firm received $94,405 for legal services. available applicable Federal criminal every nominee deserves fairness in this The attempt to create a conflict on code provisions, to publicly-available process and a full chance to get his or this issue requires mixing apples with newspaper stories concerning allega- her position into the record and consid- oranges. There were two different types tions regarding the Clintons, cannot be ered. It is not right to leave the record of payments, for different types of serv- described as an ‘‘investigation’’ of the incomplete. I hope that, by setting the ices. In his April 19 answers, Mr. Olson Clintons. record straight, the Senate can move explained that in addition to the $500 While there were other factual inac- on and treat future nominees more to $1,000 fees he received for the arti- curacies in the attacks on Mr. Olson, fairly. cles, his law firm ‘‘has received pay- this list demonstrates that the con- f ments for legal services rendered to the cerns raised regarding Mr. Olson’s can- [American Spectator] Foundation from dor before the Judiciary Committee THE VERY BAD DEBT BOXSCORE time to time, by me and by others at were unjustified. Mr. HELMS. Mr. President, at the the firm, at our normal market rates.’’ It is particularly noteworthy that close of business Friday, July 6, 2001, Given that those legal fees were for Robert Bennett, one of the most nota- the Federal debt stood at legal services provided to the magazine ble lawyers in this country and counsel $5,710,979,327,576.62, five trillion, seven over a period of more than 5 years, in- to then-President Clinton, rejected the hundred ten billion, nine hundred sev- volving the work of several attorneys, claim that Mr. Olson was less than can- enty-nine million, three hundred twen- the $94,405 figure is in no way sur- did in his responses to the Senate Judi- ty-seven thousand, five hundred sev- prising. More significantly, Mr. Olson ciary Committee. More than almost enty-six dollars and sixty-two cents. at all times distinguished between the any other person, he knows that facts One year ago, July 6, 2000, the Fed- firm’s legal fees, and the separate, of the Clinton matters. During an eral debt stood at $5,665,885,000,000, five comparatively modest amounts he re- interview with Wolf Blitzer on CNN on trillion, six hundred sixty-five billion, ceived personally for writing articles May 22, Mr. Bennett stated: ‘‘I have re- eight hundred eighty-five million. for the magazine. It is, again, a factual cently read [Mr. Olson’s] responses to Twenty-five years ago, July 6, 1976, mistake to suggest that he ever sought the Senate, and I have looked at a lot the Federal debt stood at to confuse those two amounts. of the material, and if I were voting, I $613,075,000,000, six hundred thirteen Fourth, some have criticized Mr. would say that Ted Olson was more billion, seventy-five million, which re- Olson for allegedly refusing to respond than candid with the Senate.’’ Mr. Ben- flects a debt increase of more than $5 to an allegation about American Spec- nett is independent; he had no partisan trillion, $5,097,904,327,576.62, five tril- tator dinner parties. I question wheth- axe to grind in favor of Mr. Olson in lion, ninety-seven billion, nine hundred er the Senate should even get into this connection with this nomination; he, four million, three hundred twenty- issue of who attended what dinner par- in fact, was a lead counsel for Presi- seven thousand, five hundred seventy- ties, given the absence of any serious dent Clinton for several years; he was six dollars and sixty-two cents during issue here, and the freedom of speech not maneuvering for advantage in fu- the past 25 years. and press values inherent in a maga- ture nomination battles; he is a lawyer f zine’s activities. But this particular al- experienced in weighing evidence and legation was dubious and made by a cross-examining witnesses; he looked ADDITIONAL STATEMENTS source who publicly contradicted him- at the evidence; and his conclusion self on this very allegation. The allega- that these allegations are ill-founded is tion appeared only in the pages of the IN RECOGNITION OF REVEREND worthy of our respect. HURLEY J. COLEMAN SR. Washington Post. No Senator asked I agree wholeheartedly with Mr. Ben- Mr. Olson about that particular allega- nett. I too have reviewed Mr. Olson’s ∑ Mr. LEVIN. Mr. President, today I tion, and we have never imposed on statements before the committee re- acknowledge the life and accomplish- nominees of either party an obligation garding his role in the ‘‘Arkansas ments of a distinguished and principled to track down and respond to every far- Project,’’ and I find Mr. Olson’s state- public servant who served as a minister fetched or baseless charge that might ments to be clear and accurate. in my home State of Michigan, Rev- find its way into print. Moreover, one The Washington Post editorial board erend Hurley J. Coleman Sr. Today, member of the committee did make an also shares this view. On May 18, after people will be gathering in Saginaw, inquiry about Mr. Olson’s social con- all of the questions regarding the ‘‘Ar- MI, to pay tribute to and celebrate the tacts with employees of the American Project’’ had been raised, the life of a man who for nearly five dec- Spectator and Mr. Olson fully answered Washington Post endorsed Mr. Olson’s ades, served as a leader, spiritual men- that question in writing. So it is factu- nomination to be Solicitor General, tor and role model in his community. ally incorrect to state that he refused noting ‘‘Mr. Olson is one of Washing- Throughout his life, Reverend Cole- to respond to that question. ton’s most talented and successful ap- man dedicated himself to serving his Fifth, Mr. Olson’s statement that his pellate lawyers, a man who served with family, his church and his God. The es- legal services for the American Spec- distinction in the Justice Department teem in which he was held by all who tator magazine were not for the pur- during the 1980s and whose work is knew him is due to the fact that Pastor pose of conducting investigations of widely admired across party lines.’’ Ac- Coleman’s life was a powerful testi- the Clintons is allegedly contradicted cording to the Washington Post, ‘‘Mr. mony to the message he preached by the fact that Mr. Olson’s firm was Olson’s prior service at the Justice De- weekly at Coleman Temple Church of compensated for legal research to pre- partment indicates that he under- God in Christ. pare a chart outlining the Clintons’ stands the difference between the roles Considered one of the deans of the criminal exposure, as research for a of private citizen and public servant.’’ Saginaw clergy, Pastor Coleman’s ca- February 1994 article Mr. Olson co-au- As for Mr. Olson’s testimony regarding reer had a humble beginning. Licensed thored entitled, ‘Criminal Laws Impli- his role in the ‘‘Arkansas Project,’’ the as a minister in the Church of God in cated by the Clinton Scandals: A Par- Washington Post concluded that Christ in 1953, Pastor Coleman’s first tial List.’ This charge again is contra- ‘‘there’s no evidence that his testimony congregation gathered for worship in dicted by record facts. The 1994 engage- was inaccurate in any significant way,’’ his home. A short four years after the ment letter for Mr. Olson’s professional and that ‘‘the Democrats would be inception of this congregation, they services expressly provided that Mr. wrong to block Mr. Olson.’’ [Emphasis broke ground for a new church. This fa- Olson and his firm were not engaged added.] cility now serves over 300 members—an ‘‘to do any independent factual re- The Senate thus far has not done a amazing number considering that the search.’’ In fact, there is nothing in the good job of reviewing President Bush’s Pastor’s first congregation included public record to suggest that Mr. nominees, and in many cases has made only six members.

VerDate 11-MAY-2000 01:30 Jul 10, 2001 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00037 Fmt 0637 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A09JY6.035 pfrm02 PsN: S09PT1 S7330 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE July 9, 2001 During his tenure as pastor, Hurley shire’s 2-week institute for school pro- ADDITIONAL COSPONSORS Coleman played a pivotal role in the fessionals recognizes the efforts of ad- S. 258 struggle for racial equality and other ministrators and teachers who develop At the request of Ms. SNOWE, the civil rights causes. In these efforts, he programs that provide nutritional and name of the Senator from South Da- has been able to unite people of dif- fitness instruction for the youth of the kota (Mr. JOHNSON) was added as a co- ferent races and denominations around state. Now in its fifth year, the insti- sponsor of S. 258, a bill to amend title the common goal of improving life for tute is the only one of its kind in the XVIII of the Social Security Act to all people. United States. provide for coverage under the medi- I believe that nothing bears witness The Organization is care program of annual screening pap to the depth and integrity of Pastor one of the Nation’s leading achieve- smear and screening pelvic exams. Coleman’s ministry and life more than ment programs and the world’s largest S. 281 his family. Pastor Coleman and his provider of scholarships for young At the request of Mr. HAGEL, the wife Martha were married for 51 years. women. The Miss American Organiza- name of the Senator from Wisconsin During this time they served the com- tion provides young women with the (Mr. KOHL) was added as a cosponsor of munity and were able to raise 10 chil- opportunity to grow personally and S. 281, a bill to authorize the design dren. These children: Hurlette Dickens, professionally while instilling a spirit and construction of a temporary edu- Hurley Jr., Charles, Ritchie, Ronnie, E. of community service through a vari- cation center at the Vietnam Veterans Yvonne Lewis, Myra Williams, Elaine ety of community-based programs. Memorial. Bonner, Evelyn Yeager and Edna Cole- As a former schoolteacher, I com- man, are pillars in their community mend Angela for her selfless dedication S. 326 who have followed their parent’s exam- to the education of the young people of At the request of Ms. COLLINS, the ple of service to others. and our country. I wish her well name of the Senator from West Vir- The vitality and strength of our Na- as she continues her education and ginia (Mr. ROCKEFELLER) was added as tion is due, in a large part, to the dedi- continues to enrich the lives of the a cosponsor of S. 326, a bill to amend cation and efforts of individuals like children in Hawaii.∑ title XVIII of the Social Security Act the Reverend Hurley J. Coleman Sr. to eliminate the 15 percent reduction Reverend Coleman and his wife were a f in payment rates under the prospective dedicated couple whose love for one an- payment system for home health serv- other and their family touched the en- ices and to permanently increase pay- WESTMINSTER CHRISTIAN ments for such services that are fur- tire community that they tirelessly ACADEMY sought to serve. I am sure that my Sen- nished in rural areas. ate colleagues will join me in honoring ∑ Mr. BOND. Mr. President, I rise to S. 392 the memory of the Reverend Hurley J. recognize Westminster Christian Acad- At the request of Mr. SARBANES, the Coleman Sr., and in wishing his family emy in St. Louis on winning the Re- names of the Senator from Connecticut well in the years ahead.∑ gion 3 award at the We the (Mr. LIEBERMAN) and the Senator from People...The Citizen and the Con- f Alabama (Mr. SESSIONS) were added as stitution national finals held on April cosponsors of S. 392, a bill to grant a TRIBUTE TO ANGELA PEREZ 21–23, 2001. Federal Charter to Korean War Vet- BARAQUIO This award is presented to the school erans Association, Incorporated, and ∑ Mr. SMITH of New Hampshire. Mr. in each of five geographic regions with for other purposes. President, I rise today to pay tribute the highest cumulative score during S. 452 to Angela Perez Baraquio of , the national finals. The students of At the request of Mr. MURKOWSKI, the HI, on being named as Miss America Westminster Christian Academy com- name of the Senator from Virginia (Mr. 2001. peted against 49 classes throughout the ALLEN) was added as a cosponsor of S. Angela received a BA in education Nation. They demonstrated a remark- 452, a bill to amend title XVIII of the from the University of Hawaii, Manoa, able understanding of the fundamental Social Security Act to ensure that the and earned academic awards in college ideas and values of American constitu- Secretary of Health and Human Serv- including: University Dean’s List, tional Government. ices provides appropriate guidance to Golden Key National Honor Society I had the pleasure to meet with this physicians, providers of services, and Member, 1998–1999, Donna Mercado Kim group of outstanding students during ambulance providers that are attempt- Academic Scholarship, Sibyl Nyborg their visit in April, and I am pleased to ing to properly submit claims under Haide Student Teaching Grant and congratulate them and their teacher the medicare program to ensure that Evelyn Siu Foo Scholarship in Elemen- Mr. Ken Boesch on such a fine accom- the Secretary does not target inad- tary Education. plishment. I also congratulate West- vertent billing errors. Angela is a K–3rd grade physical edu- minster Christian Academy as well, for S. 543 cation teacher and 5th-8th grade coach proving to be a model school that has At the request of Mr. DOMENICI, the and athletic director at Holy Family installed an example that should be name of the Senator from New Mexico Catholic Academy. She is active in her followed by schools throughout the na- (Mr. BINGAMAN) was added as a cospon- local community as Choir Director at tion. Through hard work, dedication, sor of S. 543, a bill to provide for equal St. Augustine by the Sea Catholic and discipline they have surpassed the coverage of mental health benefits Church in Waikiki. medium.∑ Her platform, Character in the Class- with respect to health insurance cov- erage unless comparable limitations room: Teaching Values, Valuing Teach- f ers, recognizes the important contribu- are imposed on medical and surgical tions that teachers make in our coun- benefits. SUBMISSION OF CONCURRENT AND S. 583 try and encourages the adoption of SENATE RESOLUTIONS character development programs in At the request of Mr. KENNEDY, the schools throughout the United States. The following concurrent resolutions name of the Senator from Massachu- Angela aspires to complete a Master’s and Senate resolutions were read, and setts (Mr. KERRY) was added as a co- degree in Education to accomplish her referred (or acted upon), as indicated: sponsor of S. 583, a bill to amend the platform goals. By Mr. HUTCHINSON (for himself and Food Stamp Act of 1977 to improve nu- Angela is visiting New Hampshire for Mr. DURBIN): trition assistance for working families the first time on July 11, 2001. She has S. Con. Res. 59. A concurrent resolution ex- and the elderly, and for other purposes. pressing the sense of Congress that there been invited by the University of New S. 588 should be established a National Community Hampshire to be a keynote speaker at Health Center Week to raise awareness of At the request of Mr. SCHUMER, the ‘‘New Hampshire Celebrates Team Nu- health services provided by community, mi- name of the Senator from Massachu- trition Day.’’ The special event held grant, public housing, and homeless health setts (Mr. KENNEDY) was added as a co- during the University of New Hamp- centers; to the Committee on the Judiciary. sponsor of S. 588, a bill to reduce acid

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