25026 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS September 22, 1988 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS H.R. 5233, THE MEDICAID QUAL­ ing payments for services provided in ICF's/ Revising Current Waiver Authority (Sec­ ITY SERVICES TO THE MEN­ MR with more than 15 beds. It does not re­ tion 102). Under the current "section 2176 TALLY RETARDED AMEND­ quire States to draw up and implement a 5- home and community-based services" waiver, Stat~s may, on a budget-neutral MENTS OF 1988 year plan for transferring individuals out of basis, provide habilitation services to the · large ICF's/MR into smaller residential set­ mentally retarded in designated areas tings. And it does not prohibit the Secretary within the State, if those individuals have HON. HENRY A. WAXMAN from setting minimum standards for the quality been discharged from a nursing facility or OF CALIFORNIA of community-based services paid for with ICF /MR. This section would delete the re­ Federal Medicaid funds. quirement that waiver beneficiaries must IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES In response to the great Member and public have been discharged from an institution. Thursday, September 22, 1988 interest in this issue, the Subcommittee on Quality Assurance for Community Habili­ Mr. WAXMAN. Mr. Speaker, on August 11, I Health and the Environment will hold a hear­ tation Services (Section 103J. Directs the Secretary of HHS to develop, by January 1, introduced H.R. 5233, the Medicaid Quality ing on September 30, 1988, on this bill and on 1991, outcome-oriented instruments and Services to the Mentally Retarded Amend­ the Medicaid Home and Community Quality methods for evaluating and assuring the ments of 1988. This bill has two basis pur­ Services Act of 1987, H.R. 3454, introduced quality of community habilitation services. poses: First, to increase the availability of by Representative FLORIO. The subcommittee Effective July 1, 1991, payment for commu­ quality community-based services to the men­ will take testimony from Members, clients, par­ nity habilitation services may not be made tally retarded under Medicaid; second, to im­ ents, CBO, and representatives of workers, if such instruments and methods indicate prove the quality of Medicaid-financed institu­ providers, and the States. I am hopeful that they are substandard. tional services for the mentally retarded. this hearing will give us the information we QUALITY ASSURANCE FOR HABILITATION Medicaid, the Federal-State entitlement for need to develop and enact reform legislation FACILITY SERVICES (TITLE II) the poor, is the major source of Federal fi­ in the next Congress. Under current law, States have the option nancing for health care services for persons SUMMARY OF MEDICAID QUALITY SERVICES TO of providing services to the mentally retard­ with mental retardation or related conditions. THE MENTALLY RETARDED AMENDMENTS OF ed and persons with related conditions in in­ Of the $30.5 billion that the Federal Govern­ 1988, H.R. 5233 termediate care facilities for the mentally ment is projected to spend on Medicaid the retarded . Under the bill, ICF/ fiscal year ending this month, just under 12 OPTIONAL EXPANSION OF COMMUNITY-BASED MR services would remain an optional serv­ SERVICES (TITLE U percent, or roughly $3.6 billion will pay for ice, but would be retitled "habilitation facil­ services to this population. The overwhelming Community habilitation services (Section ity services." 1 OV. Allows States, at their option, to cover In the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation majority of these dollars pay for services in in­ on a statewide basis under their Medicaid Act of 1987, P.L. 100-203, the Congress en­ termediate care facilities for the mentally re­ programs a new benefit, "community habili­ acted a series of reforms in Medicaid policy tarded [ICF's/MR] on behalf of roughly tation services." These are services designed to improve the quality of life and the qual­ 154,000 individuals, many of whom are pro­ to assist individuals <1) in acquiring, retain­ ity of care in general nursing homes serving foundly or severely retarded. These facilities, ing, and improving self-help, socialization, primarily the elderly. These reforms, involv­ which number over 3,600, provide services on and adaptive skills necessary to function ing requirements for participation, survey a 24-hour basis and range in size from 4 to succes8fully in a home or community-based and certification procedures, and enforce­ 1,500 beds. An increasing, but still relatively setting, and (2) in participating in communi­ ment remedies, did not affect ICFs/MR. ty or other activities. Federal Medicaid This bill would address the quality of life small amount of Medicaid funds-under $300 matching funds would be available for these and quality of care issues in ICFs/MR, million-is used to purchase home and com­ services at each State's regular matching which would be retitled "habilitation facili­ munity-based services for this population rate. In order to offer this benefit, States ties." under the "2176" waiver program, under would have to assure the Secretary of Requirements for Habilitation Facilities which participating States must operate under Health and Human Services that (Section 201J. In order to qualify for Medic­ tight budget-neutrality rules. they comply with the employee protection aid reimbursements, habilitation facilities The "2176" waiver program, first enacted in requirements in section 501 of the bill. Any would have to meet requirements relating to 1981, has been a useful beginning, but it does supervised residential settings in which such the provision of services, clients' rights, and not go far enough in making Federal funds services are provided must meet standards administration. promulgated by the Secretary. The requirements relating to provision of available for community-based services for In connection with this new optional ben­ services address quality of life, individual this population. I believe that the Medicaid efit, States would be allowed to extend, on a program plans, comprehensive functional Program must give the low-income mentally statewide basis, services to a new optional assessments, specific services and activities retarded, and their families, a choice between eligibility group composed of persons who, to be provided, and physician supervision of payment for quality institutional services and although they are living in the community, clinical records. payment for quality community services. H.R. would be eligible for Medicaid if they were The clients' right requirements include 5233 would allow, but not require, States to in an institution because more liberal insti­ general rights . control, and compliance with professional mates from the Congressional Budget Office, I Nothing in this section is to be construed standards. believe on the basis of preliminary discussions as abrogating the right of Medicaid clients Survey and Certification Process (Section with CBO staff that the costs will be realistic to freedom of choice with respect to the 202). Each habilitation facility would be providers from whom they can receive serv­ subject, once a year, to an unannounced in the context of congressional deficit reduc­ ices. survey which reviews (1) the quality, appro­ tion efforts. Both the new optional service and the new priateness, and effectiveness of active treat­ I want to emphasize what this bill does not optional eligibility category would be effec­ ment provided to a representative sample of do. It does not cap Federal Medicaid match- tive October 1, 1989. clients and <2> the facility's compliance with

e 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. September 22, 1988 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 25027 the requirements of participation set forth mitted to habilitation facilities on or after resentatives once again passed further eco­ in section 201. Surveys of State-operated fa­ October l, 1989. In determining whether ad­ nomic sanctions against the Government and cilities would be conducted by the Secre­ mission was appropriate, States would use people of South Africa. This legislation is now tary; surveys of all other facilities would be criteria developed by the Secretary of HHS before the other body for consideration and conducted by State survey agencies. The as of July 1, 1989. Secretary would be required to conduct States would also be required, effective our colleagues must ask themselves what I "look behind" surveys of a representative October 1, 1989, to review each client in a believe to be the pivotal question in this sample of facilities in each State. habilitation facility to determine whether debate: "Will further economic sanctions help States would be required, through their or not the client <1 > requires the level of facilitate the end of apartheid?" To find an survey agencies, to investigate allegations of services provided by the facility and <2> answer we need only look to the results of the client neglect and abuse by facility staff. needs community habilitation services. first sanctions imposed by Congress 2 years States would also be required to maintain These reviews would have to be conducted adequate staff to investigate complaints of at least once each year. In the case of cli­ ago. Let's look at the results. violations of requirements of participation ents found no longer to require habilitation The evidence available confirms what many by habilitation facilities. facility services, the State would have to of my colleagues on this side of the aisle Enforcement Process (Section 203). Re­ prepare and orient them for discharge, ar­ feared would ultimately happen as a result of quires that, when a habilitation facility's de­ range for their safe and orderly discharge, using economic sanctions as a way to dis­ ficiencies immediately jeopardize the health and, when necessary, continue to provide mantle the racist apartheid system. Quite or safety of its clients, the State must either active treatment services outside of the fa. terminate the facility from Medicaid or ap­ simply put, it doesn't work. Sanctions imposed cility. in 1986 have lessened further reform of the point temporary management to oversee the Revision of Utilization Review Provisions operation of the facility. In a case where a (Section 302). Repeals existing requirements apartheid system, created economic hardship facility is not in compliance with one or relating to utilization review, including phy­ for black South Africans, and further en­ more of the requirements of participation, sician certification and recertification, and trenched the hardline conservatives in the but the deficiencies do not immediately inspection of care. Government. jeopardize client health or safety, States Sanctions have not only retarded the pace could, in lieu of terminating all Medicaid PAYMENT FOR COMMUNITY HABILITATION SERV· payments to the facility, impose one or ICES AND HABILITATION FACILITY SERVICES of reform by the Botha government, but have more of the following intermediate sanc­ (TITLE IV) polarized the various factions in the country. tions: denial of payment for new admissions; Payment Rules (Section 401J. Requires The rightwing faction has grown in size and civil money penalties for each day of non­ States to assure that rates for community power in Parliament, and since the last elec­ compliance; or appointment of temporary habilitation services (section 101) or habili­ tion have displaced the Progressive Party as management. The Secretary is given the au­ tation facility services

preservation of rights tion plan under which <1 > the number of United States companies who have operations certified beds in the facility is permanently and benefits under existing collective bar­ gaining agreements, (2) assurance of em­ in South Africa and have actively worked to reduced and (2) home and community-based ployment of affected employees with at dismantle apartheid from within. services are provided to the clients displaced least the same pay and the same level of re­ THE TIMKEN Co., by the reduction in beds. Federal Medicaid sponsibilities, (3) establishment of paid Canton, OH, August 5, 1988. matching payments would continue to be training and retraining programs for em­ Hon. BOB McEWEN, available during the period, not to exceed 3 ployment in the delivery of community ha­ House of Representatives, Cannon Office years, of implementation of an approved re­ bilitation services, and <4> establishment of Building, Washington, DC. duction plan. Reduction plans would be sub­ a grievance procedure to enable affected DEAR MR. McEWEN: It is my understand­ ject to the employee protection require­ employees to enforce these arrangements. ing that there will be a floor vote in the U.S. ments under section 501. Federal matching funds would be available House of Representatives on H.R. 1580, Effective Dates (Section 204). The new re­ for the costs of training and retraining. during the week of August 8, 1988, which quirements of participation and survey and Use of State Developmental Disabilities calls for a comprehensive ban on all U.S. certification procedures would be effective Agency (Section 502J. Allows a State to trade with and investment in South Africa. October 1, 1989. The enforcement provisions assign to the State developmental disabil­ Before you vote on this bill, I would like to would be effective on enactment, and would ities agency specific Medicaid program man­ express to you the opinion of The Timken apply to existing ICFs/MR until the new agement functions relating to the provision Company on the issues of this very impor­ habilitation facility requirements take of services to mentally retarded individuals. tant legislation. effect on October 1, 1989. The Timken Company operates a small Annual Report (Section 205). Requires the manufacturing subsidiary in South Africa. Secretary of HHS to report annually to THE QUESTION OF SANCTIONS Over 60% of our employees in this facility Congress on the extent of compliance by ha­ are black South Africans. Some of these bilitation facilities and the number of en­ people have been employed by us in excess forcement actions taken. HON. BOB McEWEN of 20 or 30 years. Working for us, many of APPROPRIATE PLACEMENT FOR MENTALLY OF OHIO these people have achieved Job levels, earn­ RETARDED INDIVIDUALS (TITLE III) IN THE HOUSE OF REPR::!SENTATIVES ings and a standard of living which would State Preadmission Screening and Annual Thursday, September 22, 1988 have been quite improbable, if not impossi­ Client Review (Section 301J. Requires States ble, otherwise. In addition, we have provided to implement a preadmission screening pro­ Mr. McEWEN. Mr. Speaker, before the a non-discriminatory atmosphere in which gram for mentally retarded individuals ad- August/Labor Day recess the House of Rep- to work and have contributed generously to 25028 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS September 22, 1988 educational, social and recreational pro­ indicates that the use of sanctions and disin­ 30%. We know that other American compa­ grams in the communities in which our em­ vestment does not contribute to ending nies have similar achievements and that ployees live. As a. result, we believe the pres­ apartheid, but may in fact have uninten­ American companies have led the change ence of The Timken Company and other tional but very real effects which work to toward equal economic opportunities American companies in South Africa. has led the detriment of nonwhite South Africans. throughout South African industry. To re­ to the empowerment of blacks economically. The policy of the American government quire disinvestment by Tupperware and The ultimate elimination of apartheid re­ must be one which goes beyond symbolic other American companies is to neutralize quires the empowerment of blacks economi­ gestures and in fact actually contributes to valued allies in the struggle against apart­ cally rather than further impoverishment the goal of ending the apartheid system. heid and to withdraw some of the most ef­ through disinvestment and other economic The most direct and concrete path to that fective builders of a post-apartheid society. sanctions. end is by the empowerment of the nonwhite It is most ironic that sanctions and disin­ There is growing evidence that the sanc­ majority in South Africa. To the extent vestment are being considered by the Con­ tions approach toward ending apartheid is that United States government policies gress as a means of helping black South Af­ largely counterproductive and that black assist in that effort they should be vigorous­ ricans. The results of the 1986 sanctions­ empowerment is the most potent weapon ly pursued; to the extent that those policies higher black unemployment, withdrawal of against the apartheid system. Unlike sanc­ hinder that process they should be aban­ American companies and their social com­ tions, black empowerment is a strategy doned. mitments, and a dangerous swing to the which embodies clear and achievable goals I hope this information will convince you right by the government-have all been neg­ which work to the direct advantage of black to vote against H.R. 1580. ative for blacks. Most black South Africans South Africans and to the ultimate erosion Very truly yours, realize that further sanctions will only of apartheid. Apartheid simply cannot coex­ NANCY S. KOLIC, make the situation worse. Unfortunately, ist with black empowerment. Director-Shareholder their voices are not being heard in Washing­ The record of The Timken Company and Relations & Assistant Secretary. ton because a few prominent South Africans other American companies in South Africa. are erroneously assumed to speak for the is one which clearly demonstrates that PREMARK INTERNATIONAL, millions who will be hurt by United States these companies are a force for change. Deerfield, IL, June 9, 1988. policy. Within the workplace and in the society Hon. BoB McEWEN, Congress should not pursue this course of as a whole, American business is in the fore­ House of Representatives, Cannon House action without a responsible understanding front of bringing economic and political Office Building, Washington, DC. of the effects it will have on many innocent pressures to bear in efforts to end apartheid Re H.R. 1580-Anti-Apartheid Amendments people. I ask that you personally satisfy and bring empowerment to nonwhite South Act of 1988 yourself as to the true consequences of sanc­ Africans. To legislate their withdrawal from DEAR CONGRESSMAN McEWEN: Premark tions and disinvestment and cast your vote South Africa is totally counterproductive. International is a diversified company with against them. In October 1986, Congress passed the $2 billion in sales which maintains its corpo­ Sincerely yours, Comprehensive Anti-Apartheid Act. The rate headquarters in Deerfield, Illinois. Our WARREN L, BATTS, intent of Congress was to apply pressure on Food Equipment Group, which makes Chairman and the South African Government to end Hobart, Vulcan, Wolf, and Stero products, Chief Executive Officer. apartheid. To date, for several reasons, the has a manufacturing facility at Hillsboro, Act has been unsuccessful and has had a Ohio. CRISP AUTOMATION, INC., number of unintended and undesirable re­ One of our operating units-Tupperware­ Dublin, OH, June 27, 1988. sults. First, the sanctions have had little ad­ has a small operation in South Africa. It Hon. BoB McEWEN, verse effect on the overall economy of represents only 1% of our sales and profits, House of Representatives, Cannon Building, South Africa. Second, the sanctions have and its loss through mandatory disinvest­ 1st and Independence Avenue, Washing­ caused the South African Government to ment would not be a major financial burden ton, DC. become more firmly entrenched in resisting to Premark. However, because of its involve­ DEAR CONGRESSMAN McEWEN: The Senate needed change. Third, and most unfortu­ ment in the fight against apartheid through may be called upon to consider the Dellums nately, the sanctions have adversely affect­ education, community development, and Bill or similar legislation which would place ed black South Africans, the very people the social justice projects, its disinvestment further sanctions on South Africa. As Presi­ Act was intended to assist. Fourth, the sanc­ would be a serious loss to the many non­ dent of Crisp Automation, Inc., a unit of Joy tions have limited United States access to whites affected by its presence. Technologies Inc., a Fortune 500 Company South African minerals strategic to the U.S. Three members of our Board of Directors which has operated in South Africa for economy and national defense, while in­ recently visited Tupperware South Africa to many years, I have grave concern about this creasing U.S. dependence on the only other reassess our presence there. The group proposed legislation. I believe that addition­ supplier of these minerals, the Soviet spoke with dozens of black and white South al sanctions against South Africa at this Union. Lastly, the U.S. uranium conversion Africans of all points of view, including time would hinder rather than hasten the and coal industries have been hurt by the many in leadership positions in the black end of the apartheid system. sanctions. This short letter does not permit communities. We are more convinced than Joy has actively worked for the elimina­ the development in detail of the above rea­ ever that the economic slowdown caused by tion of apartheid within South Africa and sons. I will be happy to do that in a separate sanctions and disinvestment will fall dispro­ has taken a leadership position along with letter if you wish. portionately hard on blacks, will not con­ many other American companies, most of The Timken Company and other Ameri­ tribute to the dismantling of apartheid, and whom are signatories to the Statement of can businesses in South Africa have played is opposed by the great majority of black Principles, by supporting the development an important role in efforts to eliminate South Africans. of the trade union movement and devoting apartheid and empower nonwhite South Af­ Disinvestment by American companies corporate resources to the development of ricans economically and politically. They will remove from South Africa one of the black businesses. have carried on these efforts both in the most positive forces for change, both in Apartheid will not end because American workplace and in society as a whole. Ameri­ business and in the society at large. For ex­ companies are required to leave South can business is a positive force for change ample, our Tupperware subsidiary, although Africa. I feel that American companies must within South Africa. small, has helped fund a medical clinic, a maintain a presence in South Africa in There can be no doubt that there is a legal clinic, an old age center, a primary order to promote and influence events that broad consensus within the United States school, and preschool child care, as well as will bring about an end to apartheid and for vigorous efforts by both our public and housing loans and scholarships for black achieve a democratic, nonracial society in private sectors to work toward the complete employees. In total, Tupperware South Afri­ that country. elimination of apartheid within South ca's contributions to community projects The record of American companies clearly Africa. The Timken Company and other total more than 12% of its payroll. Beyond demonstrates that we are a force for American companies have long supported its financial commitments, Tupperware change. Our company alone has constructed this view and intend to continue maximum people of all colors work closely with non­ and equipped health clinics, founded legal efforts to accomplish this goal. While there white South Africans to design and imple­ clinics, provided scholarships, improved may be differences of opinion on the best ment these programs. As importantly, schools by upgrading educational aids and methods of reaching this end, there is no through its normal business, Tupperware setting up computer centers, provided Joy disagreement as to the goal itself. . trains literally thousands of non-white employees to train both students and teach­ The Timken Company and other Ameri­ South Africans to be independent sales deal­ ers alike, and sponsored workshops to assist can companies contend that the experience ers, a significant contribution in a country black and white community leaders in devel­ with the Comprehensive Anti-Apartheid Act where the black unemployment rate is over oping effective interdependent working rela- September 22, 1988 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 25029 tionships among communities. If you multi­ WHAT THE U.S. MUST Do IN SOUTH AFRICA vide jobs for South Africa's exploding popu­ ply this effort by 100, which is the approxi­ White House veto. In any event, but by digging in. Confronted by those and bloc countries and the Soviet Union. In addi­ the issue has been thrown into the presiden­ earlier trade restrictions, they have become tion, and more importantly to the national se­ tial campaign. Michael Dukakis has en­ remarkably self-sufficient. They squeeze oil dorsed Jesse Jackson's call for burn-the­ out of coal and have even built a South Af­ curity of this Nation, the imposition of sanc­ bridges economic warfare against South rican armaments industry, which now is tions has forced the United States to import Africa. George Bush is resisting. The cru­ their second-biggest Vietnam war, "We had to de­ the world and so seriously cripple its econo­ lash, the far-right Conservatives won 27% of stroy the village to save it." Do we need to my that its government somehow will be the vote in the last election, in May 1987, forced to end its repressive, racist policies and displaced Helen Suzman's Progressives destroy South Africa to dismantle apartheid? It and allow the oppressed black majority to as the official opposition party. Many Pro­ seems this body is willing to take that course take control. gressives voted instead for the ruling Na­ with the passage of further sanctions last In fact, sanctions have slowed but not tionalist Party to buttress it against the month. It is my hope the other body will not stopped the expansion of South Africa's fastrising Conservatives. The Conservatives, be so careless. economy. That economy has the capacity to at least three of whose 22 members of Par­ Finally, Mr. Speaker, I wish to submit a grow 5% to 7% in real terms; this year, liament are also members of the neo-Nazi largely because South Africa is capital Afrikaner Resistance Movement, want to recent article from Fortune magazine by Mar­ starved and sanctions prevent it from bor­ roll back the Nationalists' reforms. They shall Loeb entitled "What the U.S. Must Do In rowing much abroad, the rate may be less would, for example, outlaw black trade South Africa." than 2.5%. Alas, that is not enough to pro- unions and try to restrict the movement of 25030 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS September 22, 1988 blacks from place to place. Says Budget couraged by their shareholders and direc­ where they may live-must be repealed. Minister Kent Durr, who identifies himself tors to remain, to expand their social pro­ Most important, Pretoria must set a timeta­ as a liberal Nationalist: "The neo-Nazis love grams, and to train and promote more ble for giving the vote to blacks. sanctions." blacks for management and technical Jobs. Accomplishing all that will be difficult Advocates of still stiffer sanctions and sanctions and becomes involved again in even believe that a severe international boy­ American universities and corporations South Africa instead of toughening an al­ cott, by hastening the rise of the far right should give scholarships by the thousands ready bankrupt policy and Just walking and further polarizing black and white, will to South African blacks. Says Sylvia Vollen­ away. bring about a bloody revolution, which they hoven, a prominent colored Journalist in think is a necessary step to black power. Cape Town: "You should bring to America. Aside from the immorality of this argu­ Just about any black who has any kind of CARE FOR OUR CHILDREN, ment, the trouble is that the blacks could power, Just to show him what real freedom CARE FOR OUR FUTURE scarcely win such a confrontation because looks like. Every radical who goes will come the white government has all the artillery. back with his ideas changed." Yet the American extremists, comfortable American publishers should send text­ HON. J. ROY ROWLAND in their Georgetown or Palo Alto sanctuar­ books to black schools in South Africa, OF GEORGIA ies, seem prepared to fight to the last South which desperately need them. Most U.S. African black. publishers refuse to sell texts to South IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES They should ask the blacks about that. Africa.. What makes them think South Afri­ Thursday, September 22, 1988 Listen to James Ngcoya, president of the can children are better off with govern­ 100,000-member South African Black Taxi ment-approved South African texts-or Mr. ROWLAND of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, an Association: "I've heard people say that if none-than with U.S. books? essay contest entitled "Care for Our Children, sanctions make black people suffer more, American companies and individuals Care for Our Future," was recently conducted that does not matter because they're suffer­ should be encouraged to invest in black­ by the National PT A and the National Com­ ing already and won't mind suffering some owned ventures in South Africa.. Despite mission to Prevent Infant Mortality, with the more. I've even heard them say that wheth­ police harassment, a surprisingly large support of the Burger King Corp. The contest er more sanctions will help to bring down group of black entrepreneurs is rising. They apartheid doesn't matter because imposing sought to encourage youngsters to think of own small printing businesses, food shops, how their health and the health of their peers sanctions puts America on the right side of restaurants and bars: they drive minivans history. Does that mean you really do not full of workers from the segregated black influence the health of the Nation. care what the black people of South Africa townships to their jobs in white cities and One of the winners of the contest was Brid­ want? You really do not care about what back; they sew dresses and make shoes and get Reid, an eighth grader from Atlanta, GA, will help us? I ask you to listen to our voices who I had the privilege of meeting. I was very before you decide what is good for us, repair cars. Not even the worst repression before you decide that black children must has been able to break the entrepeneurial impressed with her keen insights on the go hungry so you can be on the right side of spirit of these determined people. health problems of young people; therefore, I history." Helen Suzman argues persuasively that it want to share with my colleagues Bridget's And Chief Buthelezi says: "When you try was the rise of black economic power that winning essay: to destroy an economy that has achieved a forced the government to make concessions to blacks. The hated Pass Laws and Influx CARE FOR OUR CHILDREN, CARE FOR OUR vibrancy that has not been achieved any­ FuTURE where else in Africa, you are sentencing us Control, which restricted their movements, to starvation." were repealed in 1986 largely because the The health of the citizens parallels with True, some prominent South African huge rush of blacks to the cities to fill Jobs the health of the nation because the citi­ blacks and coloreds still want tighter sanc­ had made those rules unworkable. The law zens make the nation. When the citizen's tions, including the Most Reverend Des­ reserving skilled jobs for whites was re­ health is poor then so is the nation. mond Tutu, the Nobel Prize-winning Angli­ pealed because a growing economy needed The future strength and integrity of our can Archbishop of Cape Town; the Rever­ more skilled labor. Black trade unions were nation lies totally on the health of our end Allan Boesak, president of the World recognized because businesses needed a youth. Statistics today show an increase in Alliance of Reformed Churches; and the force to bargain with to halt wildcat strikes. infant and adolescent deaths . . . deaths leaders of the largest black trade union, Those unions now are potent and skillfully that could have been stopped if only the in­ COSATU, and of the outlawed African Na­ led. formation on health had been taken seri­ tional Congress, which is still the most pop­ The blacks' surest hope for gaining politi­ ously . . . better yet practiced. ular among the many divided, fractious, and cal power is to gain still greater economic There is a lack of positive mental health, government-infiltrated black political orga­ power. The faster the economy grows, the from adults, being communicated. This nizations. On the other hand, sanctions are more rapidly they can do that. Budget Min­ could and has led to substance abuse that if anathema to the Zulus' 1.2-million-member ister Durr puts it a different way: "No de­ not soon controlled will and is destroying United Workers Union of South Africa plus clining economy in history has ever deliv­ young minds and bodies. This lack of com­ some large black church groups including ered democracy. If people want to help de­ munication also leads to unwanted teen the Zion Christian Church and the United mocracy, they must help the economy." pregnancies which makes the next genera­ Congregational Church. Very significantly, If and when the U.S. once again becomes tion weak and committee on Africa: "In 14 polls taken over and other allies who have not adopted wide­ mental weakness . The child of four yea.rs in South Africa. by a variety of spread sactions-can press Pretoria for po­ a child may not receive the kind of mental private institutes and newspapers, all but litical concessions. Among them: lift the support needed to lead a healthy and pro­ one showed blacks opposing disinvestment state of emergency under which thousands ductive life. and sanctions, most by a margin of three or of people have been Jailed without due proc­ It is my opinion that the well being of a four to one." ess. Free African National Congress hero child affects that child's potential to lead. Faced with its policy failures, what should Nelson Mandela and many other political There are people with leadership qualities the U.S. do now? Above all, it must once prisoners, and legalize the ANC. Though everywhere ... in the slums of our cities as a.gain become actively engaged in South the exiled ANC is strongly Communist in­ well as the upper class areas, who have yet Africa. With its current policy of withdraw­ fluenced and resorts to terror, the liberals to make themselves known. How many al, the U.S. has forfeited almost all influ­ among South African business leaders be­ minds are being lost because of a lack of ence over the Pretoria government and lieve that it will become more reasonable funds, or illness caused by the inability to much of its ability to help South African when it is allowed to reenter-and obligated pay for routine health care is not in place or blacks. If that is to change, sanctions must to compete in-the political process. Surely because not enough importance is placed on go. Lifting them seems impossible in the Mandela will be easier to deal with than need for such care. Sometimes Just knowing current environment, but the U.S. could some fiery radicals among the ANC young. that all you need to do is take a vitamin or bargain to remove sanctions in return for In addition, the inhumane Population Reg­ to eat a certain food will keep you healthy. human rights concessions by Pretoria. istration Act, the group Areas Act and the Society plays a big part in how we see At the same time, the 150 American com­ Land Act-which segregate blacks, coloreds, things and how our peers relate to things. panies still in South Africa should be en- and Asians from whites and determine Commercials tend to give mixed messages to September 22, 1988 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 25031 youth. Athletes advertise use snuff, chewing 12 regional offices, Parker North American THANK YOU, ELIZABETH tobacco and drinking beer. This makes it provides equipment financing throughout our JOESTING seem as though doing these things will make us "big leaguers". Meanwhile, we are Nation. Mr. Parker is also the founder of a being told that prolonged snuff use can company with a factory in Santa Ana and of­ HON. HELEN DELICH BENTLEY cause gum and lip cancer and that beer Pennsylvania, Delaware, and West ago her skills earned her the position of chief Virginia. clerk. She approached these new responsibil­ HON. ROBERT E. BADHAM The burn center provides primary care for ities with equal enthusiasm and devotion; Har­ severely burned patients. A highly trained ford County's electoral system never ran OF CALIFORNIA better than it has under Elizabeth's calming IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES team of doctors and health care professionals treats not just physical injuries, but continues guidance. Thursday, September 22, 1988 the treatment with psychological and social Elizabeth Joesting's story should serve as Mr. BADHAM. Mr. Speaker, it is my privilege therapy as well to insure that these patients an inspiration to all of us. She was faced with today to recognize one of southern Califor­ can recover fully and resume an active and major changes late in life yet had the perse­ nia's outstanding citizens, the president and productive life. verance and fortitude to build again. As a chief executive officer of Parker North Ameri­ The work of the center is not limited to the public servant her services have been price­ can Corp., Mr. Michael Parker. treatment of injuries. The Baltimore Regional less; I only hope that whoever takes her place On November 11, 1988, Mr. Parker will re­ Burn Center Foundation develops and con­ profits from her example, for hers are indeed ceive the Distinguished Citizen Award from ducts community outreach programs to raise very big shoes to fill. the Los Angeles Area Council of the Boy public awareness of the dangers of burn inju­ Thank you, Elizabeth, and congratulations Scouts of America. ries and how to prevent them. Currently, the for a job well done. Mr. Parker's generosity, his commitment to center is conducting a major effort among the his community and his success speak more elderly and school children-two high-risk TRIBUTE TO REV. J. ISAIAH loudly than any words we might express here, groups-to educate them about common burn but he is certainly deserving of great recogni­ hazards and prevention techniques. In addi­ GOODMAN tion and tribute. tion, the burn center conducts research on His business biography reads like the script new ways of treating burn patients and the in­ HON. ROBERT G. TORRICELLI for the American dream: Starting out with fections that can result from severe burns. OF NEW JERSEY General Electric, IBM, and the American Pho­ Mr. Speaker, on October 6, 1988, the Balti­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES tocopy Equipment Corp., on May 19, 1971, he more Regional Burn Center Foundation will founded his own company. This company, host an awareness breakfast in celebration of Thursday, September 22, 1988 North American Video Corp., was to become their 20th year of operation. I urge my col­ Mr. TORRICELLI. Mr. Speaker, it is with the leading supplier of closed circuit television leagues to join me in honoring the burn center great respect and admiration that I rise today equipment to banks and financial institutions and its staff for their fine work and devotion to to extend my heartiest congratulations and in the United States. the healing of severely burned patients. Their warmest best wishes to Rev. J. Isaiah Good­ Ten years later, he sold this company and efforts and dedication have saved the lives of man. Reverend Goodman has been the de­ founded another, Parker North American many, and I commend them for a job well voted spiritual leader of the First Baptish Corp., which is based in Newport Beach. With done. Church of Englewood since 1948. A man of 25032 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS September 22, 1988 great compassion and dedication, vision and aftermath of these events, the Lange govern­ for a fixed price of NZ$300 million at 1986 understanding, he has responded to the ment has asserted that New Zealand will con­ prices. This suggests Australian agreement needs of his congregation and his community tinue to exercise a regional security role, in to heavily subsidise the New Zealand pur­ cooperation with Australia, that will continue to chase. with guidance and love, faith, and patience. The Australian Government has gone to Reverend Goodman received his college secure Western interests in the South Pacific. great lengths to emphasise the bilateral theological training at Maryland State College It is to be regretted that Prime Minister nature of the project and its potential for and Temple University and holds a M.S. Lange-unlike Prime Minister Hawke of Aus­ cost sharing to allay fears among some of its degree in Comparative Religion from Brown tralia-was unable or unwilling to stand up to members about the potential amounts in­ University. Reverend Goodman is a fromer the antinuclear activists in his party. The volved. president of the Englewood lnterdemonina­ Labour stalwarts have now shown their true Tenders for the ANZAC class design close tional Ministers Alliance, Bergen County's colors, however, and it is to be hoped that Mr. in January, the two contenders being West Lange shows more determination in the Germany's Meko 200 and the Dutch M N.A.A.C.P., North Jersey Baptist Association class. They are required to have more than and the Black Clergy Council of Englewood. future. 70% by value Australian or New Zealand in­ His honorary achievements include doctor of The Labourites' opposition to the naval ship dustrial input. divinity from Virginia Seminary and Man of the construction agreement with Australia shows Even if New Zealand pulls out of the Year awards from the Boy Scouts of America that they are not simply antinuclear, but anti­ ANZAC class deal however, it will still be and the National Council of Negro Women. defense. In place of necessary programs to able to participate in the construction of On August 1O, 1988, Reverend Goodman was pursue the military role announced by the the ships because of an economic relations . unanimously voted Pastor of the Year by the Government, they propose construction only agreement which entitles New Zealand in­ more than 8,000 delegates to the National of small vessels to conduct local fisheries in­ dustry to participate in major Australian spection and patrol functions. projects. Convention of Progressive Baptists. In addi­ If the New Zealand Government is forced tion, the reverend served as advisor of church The security of the South Pacific can only to pull out of the project, as appears inevita­ finance, consultant and coordinator of the be protected by political and military arrange­ ble, costing for the RAN's frigate will rise American Baptist Convention and State Direc­ ments involving the United States, other major substantially. Another direct consequence tor of Church Service to the New Jersey Bap­ Western powers, and the regional states, in­ for Australia will be that of having to cater tist Convention. cluding Australia and New Zealand. Disagree­ in the not-too-distant future to undertake a Reverend Goodman has worked tirelessly ment among these traditional allies can only much more extensive naval role in the inject an element of uncertainty into these ar­ South Pacific as New Zealand's remaining, and enthusiastically for his congregation and blue water capability is retired. the people of Englewood, but his commitment rangements and increase the likelihood of threatening developments. This will necessitate either an unplanned­ to the needs of others, extends to places as for-expansion of the RAN or some revision far away as the nation of Haiti. He was instru­ New Zealand has traditionally been an ally of current proposals to orientate Australia's mental in establishing a medical clinic in that of the United States in not only a regional but maritime strategy more heavily into the country, as part of a cooperative mission serv­ a global context. Our two countries remain Indian Ocean. ice which includes a school, church, nutrition close friends even though our military alliance It was a Labour Party conference resolu­ center, and medical clinic. has been suspended. tion in 1982, while the party was still in op­ His warmth and spirit, energy and under­ The New Zealand Labour Party conference position, which triggered the anti-US policy seems to want to turn New Zealand into a which saw New Zealand excluded from standing certainly define him as one of the ANZUS, though at the time it was described special few who has truly made a difference. kiwifruit republic whose interests are purely local in nature. This is not in the fine tradition as "not binding" on the Parliamentary Mr. Speaker, it is an honor and a privilege to party. participate in the tributes being extended to of the New Zealand people, who have made In office, however, the Lange Government Rev. J. Isaiah Goodman and I know my col­ major significant sacrifices over the years for was required to implement the policy and leagues in the House will join me in saluting the cause of peace, democracy, and econom­ will be forced to take as much notice of the his efforts and accomplishments during the ic development not only in the South Pacific resolution on the ANZAC class. past four decades and wishing him all the but all over the world. best in the years ahead. I wish to draw the attention of my col­ leagues to an article reporting the action of HOUSE APPROVAL OF ROYBAL the New Zealand Labour Party conference, MENTAL HEALTH AND AGING NEW ZEALAND LABOURITES which appeared in Jane's Defence Weekly on PROVISIONS IN OMNIBUS OPPOSE REGIONAL SECURITY September 17, 1988: DRUG INITIATIVE ACT [From the Jane's Defence Weekly, Sept. 17, HON. WM. S. BROOMFIELD 1988] HON. EDWARD R. ROYBAL OF Ml'CHIGAN POLITICAL QUESTIONMARK OVER ANZAC OF CALIFORNIA The proposed Australian/New Zealand IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ANZAC class frigate programme has been IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Thursday, September 22, 1988 thrown into confusion by a direction to the Thursday, September 22, 1988 Mr. BROOMFIELD. Mr. Speaker, the New New Zealand Labour Party confer­ ence that the government pull out of the Mr. ROYBAL. Mr. Speaker, today I want to Zealand Labour Party is at it again. At a project. applaud House approval of my provisions con­ recent conference party activists have an­ The conference, the ruling body of the tained in the Omnibus Drug Initiative Act (H.R. nounced their opposition to a cooperative pro­ NZLP, voted overwhelmingly for New Zea­ 5210). My three provisions, supported strongly gram with Australia for the construction of land's withdrawal. It suggested instead, ex­ by key national mental health and aging orga­ naval vessels to support a regional security amination of a fleet of fisheries inspection nizations, were introduced in June as part of role. and patrol boats as adequate for the coun­ my mental health initiative, the Mental Health It pays to remember that the activists of the try's needs. Delegates said the ANZAC class ships and Aging Act of 1988 (H.R. 4860). Labour Party are ultimately responsible for the would enable a future New Zealand Govern­ After 1 % years of study and hearings by the decision of the current Labour Government of ment to be "dragged back" into the trilater­ Committee on Aging and work with key na­ New Zealand-under Prime Minister David al Australia, New Zealand, United States tional mental health and aging organizations, Lange-to prohibit United States naval ship alliance from which New Zealand the House's approval of my three provisions in visits. This policy was subsequently enacted has been suspended following its 1985 refus­ the Omnibus Drug Initiative Act represents a as legislation by the Labour-controlled New al to permit US Navy ships to enter its port major first installment toward addressing the Zealand Parliament. unless they are declared "nuclear free". unmet mental health needs of America's el­ New Zealand's decision to preclude United The ANZAC class programme is based on the acquisition by the Royal Australian derly, disabled and children. States Navy operations in its waters led to the Navy of eight of the frigates and four by By adopting my provision to set aside about suspension of the Australia/New Zealand/ the Royal New Zealand Navy. Wellington, 12 percent-nearly $40 million-of the mental United States [ANZUS] alliance by the United however, has lately been toning down its health block grant for the elderly and 1O per­ States with regard to New Zealand. In the participation to an initial buy of two ships cent-over $30 million-for children, we can September 22, 1988 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 25033 begin to assure mental health care for both of NATIONAL MENTAL HEALTH EDUCATION PROGRAM Abolishes the Medicare lifetime limit on these underserved populations. One under­ The bill establishes the National Mental inpatient psychiatric hospital treatment in served population, rural Americans, will be the Health Education Program through the Na­ favor of an annual limit and expands Medi­ care benefits for outpatient and community focus of new innovative programs resulting tional Institute on Mental Health that cre­ based mental health service~ from a 5-percent set-aside of Mental Health ates a national focus on mental health prob­ lems and mental health care. The program Requires Medicaid programs to include Demonstration Program funds. Furthermore, is to bring together public and private orga­ community based mental health services for with the establishment of the National Mental nizations to Ca) develop better ways to pro­ eligible recipients. Health Education Program, we will finally have vide care to people with mental health prob­ Requires nursing homes under Medicare the vehicle to lead the battle for better mental lems and to assist their familes and (b) and Medicaid to include mental health in health care in America. foster and coordinate public and private re­ plans of care and to ensure access to mental We are now beginning to move beyond just search, training, and education programs re­ health serdces. lating to the cause, diagnosis and treatment Establishes Medicare mental health cost talking about better mental health care for all containment measures. Americans. Concrete Federal action, such as of mental health problems. The program is to provide technical assistance to public and Creates Consumer Bill of Rights, estab­ my Mental Health and Aging Act and my private organizations delivering mental lishes quality assurance protection and re­ mental health provisions agreed to today by health care and provides information

19-059 0-89-37 (Pt. 17) 25034 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS September 22, 1988 Develop community based services for Institute on Mental Health that creates a of manpower for meeting present and mentally impaired elderly, rural residents national focus on mental health problems future mental health needs of the elderly, and their families/caregivers, including and mental health care. and the optimal utilization of the vari­ those elderly living in the community or Brings together public and private organi­ ous types of mental health professionals for nursing home~. zations to develop better ways to provide meeting those present and future elderly Develop systems of coordination and coop­ care to people with mental health problems mental health needs. eration among elderly health, mental and to assist their families. Minority Manpower and Training.-Di­ health, and social service providers, includ­ Provides technical assistance to public and rects the Secretary of Health and Human ing Area and State Agencies on Aging and private organizations delivering mental Services to conduct a study examining the Area and State Mental Health Administra­ health care and provides information (in­ adequacy of manpower for meeting tions. cluding the rights of and sources of assist­ present and future mental health needs of Develop programs for outreach and public ance for people with mental health prob­ ethnic and minority group elderly, and education regarding the utility, availability, lems and their families> to the public and to opportunities for training ethnic and minor­ and barriers to elderly use of mental health providers. ity group mental health professionals. services, including programs targeted to spe­ Establishes a clearinghouse on mental cific age cohorts and minorities. health which collects information from re­ Title 2: Medicare and Medicaid services and Section 103: Training of Health Care Profes­ search and treatment programs and makes cost containment sionals, Allied Health Professionals, and this information available to people with Section 201: Medicare Inpatient Psychiatric Paraprofessionals mental health problems and their families, Hospital Services Increases training of health care profes­ to health care professionals and to the gen­ Reforms Medicare inpatient psychiatric sionals, allied health professionals, and eral public. hospital service benefits as follows: paraprofessionals, with special attention to Fosters and coordinates research, training, Abolishes the Medicare Part A 190-day members of racial and ethnic minority and education programs relating to the lifetime limit on inpatient treatment in psy­ groups, in order to improve the prevention, causes, diagnosis and treatment of mental chiatric hospitals in favor of a 60-day diagnosis, treatment, and management of health problems. annual limit. ment related to elderly mental health. quality assurance and program effectiveness Adds $2 million in FY 1989, $4 million in Section 202. Outpatient and Community with respect to mental health services. Based Mental Health Services FY 1990, and $6 million in FY 1991 to NIA's Study is to determine methods for meas­ programs for research and clinical training Reforms Medicare and Medicaid outpa­ uring and assuring the quality and program tient and community based health service and career development related to elderly effectiveness of mental health services and mental health and psychosocial well-being. benefits as follows: alcohol and drug abuse treatment services Changes current law so that medical man­ Adds $2 million in FY 1989, $4 million in as provided in various settings, including FY 1990, and $6 million in FY 1991 to AoA's agement (including an initial assessment psychiatric hospitals, inpatient psychiatric and evaluation> of psychiatric disorders is grants to medical, nursing, psychology, units in general hospitals, nursing homes, social work, gerontology, and health admin­ not a mental health service under Medicare community mental health centers and other Part B, is not counted toward the annual istration schools and to training programs ambulatory care settings. The study is to de­ for nursing home aides and home health, outpatient reimbursement limit and should velop recommendations to providers, pro­ be reimbursed as a physician service. Medi­ homemaker, and other home care providers gram administrators, and payers through the National conduct a study examining the adequacy prescribe. September 22, 1988 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 25035 Provides for a Medicare in-home respite develop a prospective pricing (fee-based health consumers and providers under Med­ care benefit of up to 120 hours per year for system> of outpatient mental health serv­ icare, Medicaid, and the Alcohol, Drug beneficiaries with chronic physical or ices. for eligible recipients, including participation as follows comply with the person's records), that gives respect and pri­ Mental Diseases Consumer Bill of Rights ; provide the client with written grievance procedures appropriate for all exercise of one's civil rights and provide as­ for Mental Disease under Medicaid. give in writing the services to be provided. Note: In this Act, "mental needed. Specifies that a facility may be classified 2. The right to be free from physical or as an Institution for Mental Disease health providers" means a psychiatrist, psy­ chologist, clinical social worker, psychiatric mental abuse, inappropriate experimenta­ under Medicaid only und~r the following tion, exploitation, corporal punishment, in­ conditions: <1> The facility is under the ju­ nurse specialist, psychiatric hospital, hospi­ tal programs the facility advertises itself as institution for mental diseases. All mental health providers under Medi­ discipline or convenience and not required primarily specializing in the treatment of to treat the person's medical or psychologi­ individuals with mental disease, or (3) based care and Medicaid shall have the capa­ bility to identify clients who may be in need cal symptoms. Restraints may only be im­ upon current diagnosis, less than 50 percent posed, except in emergencies, to ensure of all patients in the facility have a physical of mental health services; (b) the capability to provide such services or to make appro­ physical safety and only on the written condition independently sufficient to re­ order of an appropriate mental health pro­ quire nursing home care. priate referrals for such services; and the means to coordinate with other agencies, fessional. Specifies that the delivery of mental 3. The right to an individualized, written, health services or psychopharmacological programs, and services providing mental health services or other services to the treatment plan , the right independently sufficient to require nursing client. All mental health providers under Medi­ to treatment based on this plan, the right to home care shall not be considered an indica­ periodic review and reassessment of treat­ tion that a facility is an Institution for care and Medicaid shall include in their client assessments an assessment of mental ment related needs, and the right to appro­ Mental Disease under Medicaid. priate revision of the treatment plan. This Specifies that staff persons with special­ health needs at a level sufficient to identify clients for whom a comprehensive mental includes the right to any revision necessary ized psychiatric or psychological training to provide a description of mental health shall not be considered an indication that a health assessment, conducted by a mental health professional, is indicated; Cb> provide services that may be needed after the indi­ facility is an Institution for Mental Disease vidual patient is discharged from a treat­ under Medicaid. or arrange for such comprehensive mental health assessment when indicated; and ment program or service-related facility. Section 204: Requirements of Access to when appropriate, include mental health This also includes the right to referral as Mental Health Services for Nursing Home services in their plans of care and discharge appropriate to other providers of mental Residents planning. health services upon discharge. Requires access to mental health services All mental health providers under Medi­ 4. The right to be informed as to whether for all nursing home patients as a condition care and Medicaid shall have client care services and treatment are covered by of participation under Medicare and Medic­ processes which include a plan of care health insurance, medical assistance or aid (details contained in section on Condi­ which states reasonable goals and objec­ other sources. The right to receive an item­ tions of Participation). Texas, the Cyclones were matched girls have also compiled an envious record. dividual's informed, voluntary, written con­ against the Dallas Sting and my Springfield The Springfield Spirit was formed in 1982 sent to this particular mode or course of girls played the Spirit of '72 from Plano. and the original team consisted of 16 players treatment. An exception may be made Springfield defeated Plano 2-0 while the Cy­ from 7 elementary schools in the Springfield during an emergency situation if this treat­ clones lost their lead in the second half to a area. The current roster of 16 includes 1O of ment is documented by a written order of an fine Dallas team and were edged 2-1. the original players representing 4 public high appropriate mental health professional as The only unfortunate aspect of the Under- necessary for the immediate safety and wel­ schools and 2 parochial high schools in my fare of the individual or as permitted under 19 game was the fact the Cyclones and the District. Their overall record prior to this sum­ applicable state law in the case of a person Sting had played their entire careers under a mer's national playoffs was 244 wins, 13 committed by a court to a treatment pro­ free substitution rule only to be placed under losses and 9 ties. Seven of the Spirit players gram or facility. limited substitution in what, for most of the are members of the current Virginia Under-16 9. The right to be informed fully of the girls, was their final game of select competi­ State Team. provider's assessment of the patient/client's tion before college. The August 18 issue of I point with pride to the wonderful program condition upon request. An exception may Soccer America reports, we have in Northern Virginia not only for boys be made if contraindicated by documenta­ The game was played in energy-sapping tion by the mental health professional in but also the girls as evidenced by the remark­ 90-degree heat and high humidity, and able records these teams have compiled the client record that such access would be B:raddock Road appeared to wilt in the detrimental to the individual's health. In second half. Kinder would provide long-term soccer could be included in exhibition compe­ pionships, did it again July 31 with a come­ home care protection for Medicare benefici­ tition at this year's Olympics with it being from-behind 2-1 victory over the Virginia aries and chronically ill children.) made an official sport in 1992. I am disap­ state and Region I champion Braddock Road Cyclones at the United German Hun­ pointed that girls' soccer will not be an exhibi­ garian Club in Oakford, near Philadelphia. EIGHTH DISTRICT OF VIRGINIA, tion sport next month but I understand there is Incredibly, the win was the Sting's 900th­ TOPS IN GIRLS' SOCCER still a very good possibility that an internation­ against only 21 defeats-since the under-19 al girls' tournament will be held within the next club was formed in Dallas in 1973. The club HON. STAN PARRIS 2 years and girls' soccer could be included in won the first national title for under-19 OF VIRGINIA official competition at the 1992 games. I take women in 1980 in San Jose, and followed with championships in 1982, '85 and '87. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES this opportunity to commend the efforts of our Olympic officials and urge them to continue to "It's difficult to compare this team with Thursday, September 22, 1988 work to include our women at the 1992 previous Sting teams," said Kinder, "but it is surely among the best. Mr. PARRIS. Mr. Speaker, the Braddock games. "It takes luck along with being good to Road Cyclones, Girls' Under-19 Virginia State At that time, all but two of the Cyclones will reach this level, and we had a little luck in Champions, and the Springfield Spirit, Girls' be seniors in college and I am confident most our win against Braddock Road. That is one Under-16 team, also State Champions, are will be challenging for a spot on the U.S. of the finest teams I can ever recall play­ both from my congressional district. Each Women's National Team. And although a few ing." September 22, 1988 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 25037 The player that made the difference for only 10 players, after forward Stacey Blazo She took a shot from eight yards that was the Sting at the nationals wa.c; tenacious for­ left the field in the 29th minute with an rejected by Warmack, and she quickly fol­ ward Lisa Cole, who earned all-American injury. Blazo returned in the 36th minute. lowed by tapping in a four-yard shot into an honors last fall as a freshman at SMU. It was when she was on the sidelines when open net. Cole, who scored two goals and assisted on Rice narrowly missed giving Braddock Road Springfield's finest player in the tourna­ another during a 5-1 Sting victory in the a 2-0 lead. ment was Erin Riddle, a 5-11 forward who semifinals July 28 against West Region "I was happy that our game didn't go into was a constant scoring threat. Riddle was champion Scottsdale Norco­ scored the next two goals, and Angela Springfield breezed pa.st San Juan on two Pepsi Rangers, took a 1-0 lead over the Gallio scored the last two. goals by Riddle and one each by Berry and Sting in the 12 minute. Cathy Reid moved Scottsdale avoided a shutout when Rita Miriam Fagan, and Plano edged St. Paul 2-1 up from her right back position and, from Tower scored with 56 seconds remaining in on goals by J.J. Rowe and Erin Coffer. an angle, popped an 18-yard shot into the the match. Sarah McDonald scored for the Express. upper far corner. It wasn't an entirely lost week for San Braddock Road nearly made it 2-0 at 18:14 SPRINGFIELD DEFENSE DOMINATES Juan. The California girls toured and prac­ when forward Emily Rice struck the cross­ vigorous and enlightened battle against enters a cell and can complete its mission­ accompanying the questions on the survey cancer on several fronts, supported by the destruction of the cancer cell. The generic is the statement, "Other proponents of communities of the Greater Miami Valley and regulation of cancer cell receptors is the design changes would remove the national by the Federal Government. object of these investigations with the goal of motto, "In God We Trust" from United While four out of five of us will have person­ making interferon more clinically useful as a States coins." al experience of cancer, it is doubtful that any powereful anti-cancer agent. This research First, let us set the record straight. Nei­ of us will escape being touched by this dis­ program is funded primarily by the National ther S. 1776 nor H.B. 3314-the legislative ease through our families and friends. Fighting Cancer Institute assisted by support from proposals calling for redesign of the circu­ lating coins-has a single word about chang­ cancer, then, is of primary importance to us Miami Valley partners of the Cancer Center, ing or removing any of the legends on U.S. all, and the outcome of this war is one in yet another example of a productive partner­ coins. Nor has a single sponsor or co-sponsor which we all have a vital stake. ship. in the House or the Senate advocated such. The Cancer Center's Founding Director, Dr. The National Cancer Institute is also funding Not a single witness before the Senate Martin J. Murphy, Jr., brought the original the work of the Cancer Center's Drug Toxicol- September 22, 1988 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 25039 ogy Laboratory which develops and standard­ search programs are a glowing model of what A COMMITMENT TO izes assays that are used to screen investiga­ great good can be achieved by the private COMMUNITY tional new anti-cancer and anti-AIDS drugs. sector's pooling its resources with those of Often these chemotherapeutic drugs cause our Federal Government. HON. ROBERT E. BADHAM bone marrow suppression in cancer patients Mr. Speaker, the Hipple Cancer Research leading to a life-threatening deficiency of Center symbolizes the commitment and dedi­ OF CALIFORNIA blood cells. By testing these drugs, using cation of its founder, Dr. Marty Murphy. His IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES technologies developed at the Cancer Center, caring nature and medical talents have provid­ Thursday, September 22, 1988 the degree of their toxicity can be established ed the foundation by which the Center has Mr. BADHAM. Mr. Speaker, the Volunteer so that these new and promising drugs may grown. He has nurtured his associates with his Center of West Orange County has recently be further developed and finally released for vision and shared with them his sense of pur­ become part of a nationwide network of vol­ the treatment of patients. pose in their fight against cancer. Dr. Mur­ unteer organizations. Joining the ranks of Also funded by the National Cancer Institute phy's leadership has given new hope to this more than 300 other such volunteer centers is the New Drug Discovery project. These noble endeavor. nationally, the volunteer center during the past studies, using a miniaturization of the cloning Also, Mr. Speaker, I commend the citizens year has served and referred more than technology, are designed to identify promising of the Greater Miami Valley and the Hipple 16,000 clients. The areas served by the volun­ new anti-cancer drugs by testing them on Cancer Research Center on their vision and teer center include Garden Grove, Fountain human cancer clones. The development of their dedication to their goal, "that others may Valley, Westminster, Huntington Beach, Seal this improved methodology makes it possible live." to assay many more drugs for their anti­ Beach, Los Alamitos, Stanton, Midway City, cancer properties. These newly-developed Rossmoor and Surfside. assays will shorten the length of time by 2 to TRIBUTE TO THE LATE DR. The Volunteer Center of West Orange 3 years between the drugs synthesis or dis­ RUFUS C. HARRIS County is involved with a number of innovative covery and ultimate patient usage. services including recruitment and placement, Mr. Speaker, recently the Center was HON. J. ROY ROWLAND the Salvation Army Voucher Program and Right ON,-an anti-vandalism program. awarded a National Institutes of Health grant OF GEORGIA Mr. Speaker, the people of our great Nation to investigate the possibilities of using mono­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES clonal antibodies in the early detection of liver have a proud history of neighbor helping cancer. Early detection of liver cancer is espe­ Thursday, September 22, 1988 neighbor. When an organization, such as the cially important because if the malignancy is Mr. ROWLAND of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, volunteer center, can help coordinate these not found until it is in a later stage, surgical re­ with the recent passing of Dr. Rufus C. Harris efforts, it makes them all the more effective. moval is not possible. In a jont venture with at the age of 91, Georgia and the entire coun­ The people of Orange County are better off the Shanghai Institute of Cell Biology, anti­ try lost one of the most courageous and his­ thanks to the volunteer center. I ask my col­ bodies will be developed that will bind with torically significant educators of the 20th cen­ leagues to join me in saluting the efforts of liver cancer cells, thus acting as a tool to tury. this group and the help it provides for the citi­ identify the targeted cancer cells. Dr. Harris, a native of Monroe, GA, spent zens of the communities it serves. The Cancer Center is also concerned with much of his adult life in Macon, GA, where he the need for the private sector and Govern­ was residing at the time of his death. But ment to work together to address the problem during an educational career that dates back HONORING MICHAEL F. KLEIN of affordable insurance for those whose life to 1923 when he became dean of the Mercer savings would otherwise be threatened when University Law School, his influence extended HON. BENJAMIN L. CARDIN catastrophic illness strikes. One way to do throughout the country and even to educators OF MARYLAND this-by far the best way-is to reduce the in­ abroad. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES cidence of devestating illnesses. He held the presidency of two great univer­ The Center's cancer research programs sities over a period of 42 years-first at Thursday, September 22, 1988 focus on earlier detection of cancer as well as Tulane from 1937 to 1960 and then at Mercer Mr. CARDIN. Mr. Speaker, a week from to­ on speedier identification of the most effective University in Macon from 1960 until his retire­ night, September 29, 1988, the Maryland New drugs for its treatment. One of the Center's ment in 1980. Those were years of extraordi­ Leadership Division of State of Israel Bonds strategic research goals is to reduce both the nary change and growth at both institutions. will host a tribute dinner honoring Michael F. frequency and severity of what is sometimes a They were also tumultuous times. He was one Klein, who will receive the National Kesher catastrophic illness. The prospective savings of the South's leaders in the fight for equal Emunah Bond of Faith award. of money inherent in the realization of this educational opportunities and against efforts The Bond of Faith award is the highest goal is exceeded in importance only by the re­ to stifle academic independence. He also honor bestowed by the National New Leader­ duction of human suffering. played a national role in the development and ship Division, and Mr. Klein is the first recipi­ Mr. Speaker, with voluntarism and private, administration of the far-reaching GI bill of ent from the State of Maryland of this coveted corporate and foundational philanthropy join­ rights. The fact that he served as president of award. ing forces with the Federal Government to countless educational organizations and re­ Mr. Klein has been closely involved with the pave the way for cancer researchers to find ceived 15 honorary degrees is a measure of Jewish community in Baltimore for many the answers to the enigma of the malignant the respect in which he was held by his peers. years. As a board member of Associated cell, one of the Nation's primary problems is Many stories are told about how Dr. Harris Jewish Charities and Maryland AIPAC, cam­ being addressed in a constructive way. stood up to powerful forces that tried to stop paign chairman of Industries and Professions, In the 9 years that the Hipple Cancer Re­ him from doing what he felt was right. He annual sponsor of the Israel Bonds Grand search Center has been in operation it has always dealt with such problems with courage Ball, and many other activities, Mr. Klein has grown from a single laboratory to an 18,000- and often with the sharp wit that never aban­ demonstrated his leadership and longstanding square-foot facility that will have seven labs in doned him. He was, and is, a truly unforgetta­ commitment to the State of Israel. productive operation in 1988. In September ble figure. Mr. Klein is fortunate to have a lovely 1987 a 4,000-square-foot research laboratory I had the privilege of meeting Dr. Harris in family. His wife, Lili, and his three daughters, wing was dedicated, and extensive renova­ 1982 when I was first running for Congress. Maria, Rachel, and Stephanie have supported tions of existing office space into laboratories He gave me advice and encouragement at a him in his involvement with his community, are now completed. Recruitment of talented time when I needed both. He was an inspira­ even when his activities kept him away from scientific investigators and research assistants tion to me then, and he still is today. More im­ home. I know that he is very proud of them, is going forward, and exciting research pro­ portantly, his lifelong commitment to quality just as they are of him. grams are being initiated. education for all will continue to inspire the I urge my colleagues to join me in honoring The growth of Hipple Cancer Research country's education community now and for Mr. Klein for his devotion to the Jewish com­ Center and its fruitful, state-of-the-science re- many years to come. munity of Baltimore. Michael, your selfless 25040 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS September 22, 1988 dedication is to be admired, and serves as an WELCOME MR. MOU-SHIH DING whose lives he has touched through the ex- example to us all. I salute you and congratu­ emplary school named in his honor. . late you for an honor well deserved. Walter Bemis embarked on a career with HON. ROBERT G. TORRICELLI the Troy School Disrict in 1940 as a custodian OF NEW JERSEY at the Poppleton Elementary School, a small, THE SENIOR CITIZENS' HALL OF IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES one-room building constructed in 1877. FAME Thursday, September 22, 1988 In the 1950's, he took part in the expansion of the school and remained the custodian of Mr. TORRICELLI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today Poppleton until his retirement in 1968 at the to welcome Mou-shih Ding, the new Republic HON. HELEN DELICH BENTLEY age of 70. of China representative in the United States. His good friend, Ken Lahti, who is n?w the OF MARYLAND He arrived in the United States almost a week IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES principal of Bemis School, remembers his spe­ ago. . cial devotion to the children and the school. Thursday, September 22, 1988 Representative Ding and the Republic of Mr. Lahti, who was then a teacher at Popple­ China both will celebrate a significant mile­ ton remembers that Mr. Bemis always Mrs. BENTLEY. Mr. Speaker, senior citizens stone on the same day next month. On Octo­ are our greatest national treasure, and I am se~med to have an extra sandwich for the ber 1o, Mr. Ding will celebrate his 63d birthday child without one and he was at the stove always willing to go out of my way to give and the Republic of China will mark the 77th each and every one of these special folks the every day heating the soup for lunch. That anniversary of the 1911 revolution which led was when he wasn't repairing the plumbing, recognition they so richly deserve. to the founding of the Republic. Fortunately, however, I am not the only one. replacing window panes, and fixing_ t~e. clock~. Mou-shih Ding comes to Washington with Barbara Harris, one of Mr. Bemis five chil­ On September 23 the Second Annual Senior impressive experience and considerable ex­ dren, describes his dedication with the fact Citizens' Hall of Fame Luncheon will be held pertise. He was educated at the Universite de that he almost never missed a day at work. to honor those special seniors who have do­ Paris in France and has gone on to be an Am­ He was at Poppleton for 22112 years before nated hours upon hours of their time and bassador to the Republic of Rwanda, to the taking a day off to attend his mother's funer~I. caring in the pursuit of charitable and volun­ Republic of Zaire, and to the Republic of Even after his official retirement, Mr. Bemis teer activities. It will be a very special day, and Korea. In addition, he has served as a repre­ continued to work part time as a substitute I am proud to honor it here. sentative to the United Nations, Director-Gen­ custodian. In 1978, a new elementary school The Senior Citizens' Hall of Fame was itself eral of the Republic of China Government In­ was built and petitions were circulated in the established last year-six seniors were given formation Office, and most recently Minister of community by parents, students and school posthumous awards for their outstanding con­ Foreign Affairs. officials urging the school board to name the tributions. This year's event is somewhat more I look forward to working with Representa­ new facility the Walter R. Bemis Elementary extravagant. Fifty people have been chosen tive Ding to maintain the already close and School. In November 1978, the board agreed warm ties between the people of the United as semi-finalists. At stake is the coveted and dedicated the new school in his honor. States and Taiwan. Although problems associ­ "Geri" award-a bronze-embossed statuette Not content to be idle in retirement, Mr. ated with trade and the promotion of greater bearing the image of a baby's hand and an Bemis resumed working as a crossing guard democracy remain high on the agenda for dis­ at nearby Smith Middle School, a job he kept aged hand joined together. It is an award cussion, the relationship between both peo­ which is rapidly becoming the "Oscar"' for until earlier this year. ples have and will continue to be firmly "Uncle Walt", as the children refer to him, volunteers 65 and older, a trophy symbolizing grounded in shared principles and a common the lofty ideals of community service and dedi­ is the special ingredient that makes Bemis El­ purpose. ementary School "exemplary". It is his nearly cation to one's society. The names of all 50 I wish Representative Ding, his wife, and semi-finalists will be published in the Hall of five decades of caring and special concern for two children the best of good health, happi­ the individual needs of the children at Bemis Fame's "Blue Book" and stored in its archives ness, and success as they make a new home at The Johns Hopkins University. School coupled with topnotch teachers and here in Washington and celebrate twin mile­ administrators that has given it its special The event has received support from all stones on October 1O. character. areas of the community. The Maryland Volun­ The innovations of modern teaching are teer Network as well as the Governor's Volun­ WALTER R. BEMIS: AN EXEM­ vital to providing first-rate educati~nal opport~­ teer Council have heaped it with well-de­ nities for our children. But there 1s no substi­ served praise. The Edenwald Retirement PLARY MAN FOR AN EXEMPLA­ RY SCHOOL tute for the love, concern and compassion of Center as well as the Greater Baltimore Medi­ a Walter Bemis to provide the catalyst that cal Center has offered financial backing as makes the learning process work. well. Press coverage is expected to be high, HON. WM. S. BROOMFIELD At age 91, Walter Bemis is still going and tickets for the luncheon are now at a pre­ OF MICHIGAN strong. The students, teachers and parents at mium. Guest speakers include Cyril F. Brick­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Bemis School hope he continues for as long field, former president of the American Asso­ Thursday, September 22, 1988 as his health and energy permit. However ciation of Retired Persons, and Dr. Matthew long that is, Bemis School will al~ays bear t~e Tobock, former head of the Maryland Depart­ Mr. BROOMFIELD. Mr. Speaker, last week special imprint of his name and his personality ment of Aging. It should be an event to re­ schools across the Nation were hailed in and the thousands of young people who have member. Washington as exemplary models of what our passed through its doors will enjoy the lifelong Mr. Speaker, I urge you as well as all my educational institutions should strive to attain. benefits of "Uncle Walt's" unselfish love and colleagues to salute the fine people whose Several came from my congressional district devotion. in Michigan. Their leaders met President hard work made this special day possible. I Reagan, received special honors from the De­ wish I could tell you the names of the winners partment of Education and visited my con­ RAOUL WALLENBERG and finalists, yet I myself don't even know yet. gressional office where it was a privilege for RECOGNITION DAY However, as far as I am concerned, when it me to meet some of these award-winning comes to volunteers, they're all winners. teachers and principals. HON. TED WEISS Congratulations to all these wonderful Among them this year was a very special OF NEW YORK people for a job well done. person whose life symbolizes in many ways IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the irreplaceable ingredients for creating a truly exemplary school. Thursday, September 22, 1988 His name is Walter R. Bemis of Troy, Ml, Mr. WEISS. Mr. Speaker, today I am intro­ who at 91 years old can look back on a life ducing a joint resolution to designate Oct?~er devoted to the thousands of young people 5, 1988 as "Raoul Wallenberg Recogmt1on September 22, 1988 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 25041 Day." I urge my colleagues to support this im­ could not save himself from becoming a pris­ lamation making Raoul Wallenberg an hon­ portant effort. oner of tyranny. orary citizen of the United States: Now, Raoul Wallenberg is one of the true heroes Just as Raoul Wallenberg did not forget the therefore, be it Jewish people when it seemed that the rest of Resolved by the Senate and House of Rep­ of the modern era. In 1944, at the request of resentatives of the United States of America the United States War Refugee Board, the world had, we must never forget Raoul in Congress assembled, That October 5, Sweden sent a representative to Hungary to Wallenberg and all that he did. In particular, 1988, is designated as "Raoul Wallenberg coordinate rescue operations for the Hungari­ the United States has a special responsibility Recognition Day", and the President is au­ an Jewish community, which was marked for to find out what has happened to him, as it thorized and requested to issue a proclama­ liquidation by the Nazis. That representative was American sponsorship which apparently tion calling upon the people of the United was Raoul Wallenberg. led the Soviets to erroneously believe that States to observe such a day with appropri­ In July 1944, Wallenberg entered what Wallenberg was on a spy mission in Buda­ ate ceremonies and activities. Simon Wiesenthal has referred to as "the pest. slaughterhouse that was Budapest." By that On October 5, 1981, the President of the STEVEN COHN HONORED BY time, some 5 million European Jews had al­ United States signed a joint resolution of Con­ WOMEN'S AND MEN'S CAUCUS­ ready been sent to the gas chambers while gress proclaiming Raoul Wallenberg to be an ES FOR CONGRESSMAN ED the world watched in silence. The Nazis, honor.ary American citizen. It is therefore ap­ TOWNS knowing they were losing the war, became ob­ propriate that we choose the anniversary of sessed with wiping out the remaining Jews this day to recognize his heroic achievements, under their control. It became the personal remember the brutality against which he HON. EDOLPHUS TOWNS task of Adolf Eichmann to liquidate the Hun­ fought, and renew our efforts to secure his OF NEW YORK garian Jewish community. freedom. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Eichmann pursued this cause with a venge­ The resolution I have introduced would pro­ Thursday, September 22, 1988 ance. It is ironic that Hungarian Jews, who claim October 5, 1988, "Raoul Wallenberg Recognition Day." Mr. Speaker, I urge my col­ Mr. TOWNS. Mr. Speaker, on Saturday, survived longest among all the Jewish com­ September 24, 1988, the Women's and Men's munities in Nazi Europe, were the quickest to leagues to join me in recognizing the extraor­ dinary achievements of this true hero by co­ Caucuses for Congressman EDOLPHUS "Eo" be destroyed. In a 2-month period-from May TOWNS will hold their annual dinner dance at 15 to July 8, 1944-430,000 Jews were de­ sponsoring this resolution. A copy of the resolution is printed below. the Fleur De Lis Restaurant. This year, as part ported from the Hungarian countryside in of this annual event, the caucuses have H.J. Res. - sealed cattle cars. Among those carried away chosen to honor Attorney Steven Cohn. to the gas chambers were many members of Whereas in January 1944 the United States War Refugee Board asked Sweden to Steve Cohn was born and raised in Wil­ my family. liamsburg, NY, attending P.S. 122 and Boys Between July 1944 and January 1945, send a representative to Hungary to orga­ nize rescue operations for the Hungarian High School. Steven went on to New York Raoul Wallenberg accomplished what many Jewish community which was marked for University for his B.A., Brooklyn Law School thought was impossible. Through a combina­ liquidation by the Nazis; for a J.D., and received a master of law from tion of what has been described as "bluff, Whereas the Swedish representative, New York University Law School. heroism and contempt for convention," Wal­ Raoul Wallenberg, through a combination Steve has been an active community and lenberg saved the lives of 100,000 of the re­ of what has been described as "bluff, hero­ political leader for the past 15 years, having maining Hungarian Jewish men, women and ism, and a contempt for convention" waged a bold campaign in Hungary to thwart the served for the past 6 years as the Democratic children. Risking his own life constantly, he State Committeeman (district leader) of the distributed Swedish passports by the thou­ "final solution"; Whereas in the 6 months he was in Buda­ 50th Assembly District (Fort Greene, Green­ sands, provided supplies and medicine to resi­ pest, Raoul Wallenberg managed to, directly point, and Williamsburg). dents of the ghettos, and rescued Jews from and indirectly, save the lives of some 100,000 Steve has been honored by many organiza­ death marches and trains bound for Nazi con­ men, women, and children; tions, including the United Negro College centration camps. Whereas Raoul Wallenberg risked his own Fund, North Brooklyn Development Corp., Op­ Even as troops of the Soviet Union encir­ life countless times during his work, drag­ portunity Development Agency, and the Green cled Budapest in late 1944, Wallenberg con­ ging Jews from trains bound for gas cham­ Oaks Citizens Clubs, naming but a few. tinued his sacred work. On January 13, 1945, bers, bringing food and blankets to those on death marches, and unflinchingly challeng­ Steve's district is the most ethnically and re­ Wallenberg contacted the Russians to per­ ing Nazi authorities; ligiously diverse district in New York State. suade them to provide supplies for the re­ Whereas Raoul Wallenberg was taken into One of Steve's proudest achievements is his maining Jews under his protection. Four days Soviet "protective custody" on January 13, ability to unify all of the ethnic and religious later, he left Budapest for a meeting with the 1945, in violation of international standards groups in his district, having them come to­ Russian commander. On his way to the meet­ of diplomatic immunity; gether on high moral ground. ing, Wallenberg was taken into Soviet "protec­ Whereas Soviet officials originally denied Steve is a partner in the Brooklyn Heights tive custody." Since then, there has been no having custody of Wallenberg, but subse­ Law firm of Goldberg and Cohn and is a quently stated that a prisoner named "Wal­ official word from Raoul Wallenberg. lenberg" died in a Soviet prison on July 17, member of many community organizations. After more than a decade of silence, the 1947; I extend my sincerest congratulations to Soviets announced in 1957 that a prisoner Whereas eyewitness accounts over the Steve on his many accomplishments, and my named "Wallenberg" died of a heart attack in years, and as recently as December 1986, in­ best wishes for a successful and fulfilling prison in 194 7. This communique was signed dicate that Raoul Wallenberg may indeed future. by none other than the current President of still be alive and imprisoned in the Soviet the Soviet Union, Andrei Gromyko. However, Union; neither a body nor a death certificate was Whereas the Soviet Union has never pro­ THE EMANCIPATION duced a death certificate or the remains of PROCLAMATION ever produced. In fact, eyewitness accounts Raoul Wallenberg to prove that he died; over the years, and as recently as December Whereas the Soviet Union, despite numer­ 22, 1986, indicate that this was not the case. ous attempts by Swedish and American offi­ HON. KWEISI MFUME These accounts affirm that Wallenberg is cials, refuses to look into the reports that OF MARYLAND alive, and has been imprisoned in the Soviet Raoul Wallenberg is still alive; IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Union since his abduction 43 years ago. Whereas just as Raoul Wallenberg did not It is unclear why the Soviets have refused forget the Jewish people when it seemed Thursday, September 22, 1988 that the rest of the world had forgotten, Mr. MFUME. Mr. Speaker, on September to allow the truth about this lost hero to be Raoul Wallenberg and all that he did for known, but it is clear that we must continue to the cause of humanity must never be forgot­ 22, 1862, 126 years ago today, President press them until we can learn his fate. It is a ten; and Abraham Lincoln issued a preliminary emanci­ supreme irony that this man who saved thou­ Whereas on October 5, 1981, the President pation policy statement, warning the States sands from the cruel tyranny of the Nazis of the United States signed into law a proc- that comprised the Confederacy, that if they 25042 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS September 22, 1988 did not "return to the Union by January 1, Mr. Speaker, the AIDS epidemic has forced sis of the most cost-effective ways to provide 1863," the Union would declare all slaves of us to look at many of the deficiencies of our medical and mental health services to differ­ the Confederacy to be "forever free." present health-care system. Lack of health in­ ent populations of individuals with a spectrum By January 1, 1863, the South had not surance, undercompensation by Medicaid, of symptoms resulting from infection with the given up its quest to secede from the Union, lack of access to and availability of nonhospi­ AIDS virus. so President Lincoln issued his historic eman­ tal health services, and growing discrepancies Mr. Speaker, I believe that this legislation cipation proclamation, and subsequently between the uncompensated care loads of would help correct the current gaps in our granted freedom to the 4 million slaves of Afri­ private and public hospitals are all serious health care system and would help people can descent. The emancipation proclamation problems challenging our national health care with AIDS. eventually proved to be the turning point in system. The AIDS epidemic has focused at­ America's Civil War for several reasons. tention on all of these problems. A financial First, European nations were deterred from crisis in our health-care system is upon us. IMPLEMENTING THE ABAN- entering the war on behalf of the Confeder­ Mr. Speaker, this legislation would assist DONED HISTORIC SHIPWRECK acy, since the war effort now focused on communities in developing a network of serv­ ACT OF 1987 saving the Union and abolishing slavery. ices to care for AIDS patients. The needs of Second, the emancipation decree seriously people with AIDS are many-from basic shel­ HON. CHARLES E. BENNETI undermined the slave labor base, which had ter to counseling to home health services. Un­ OF FLORIDA long served as the cornerstone of the Confed­ fortunately, the majority of communities IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES throughout the country do not have adequate erate nation's agroeconomy. Confederate Thursday, September 22, 1988 landowners no longer had the comfort of community-based services for AIDS patients. being able to fight on the front, while the Consequently, many AIDS patients are need­ Mr. BENNETI. Mr. Speaker, earlier this year slaves tended their fields. Last, the Union's lessly hospitalized or have longer hospital Congress passed and the President signed a armed forces benefited from the newly freed stays than may be required. Other AIDS pa­ bill I introduced to protect abandoned historic men. An estimated 200,000 former slaves tients who require a level of care less inten­ shipwrecks. You and others who supported joined the Union army and navy and helped sive than hospital care may simply be going this legislation deserve a great deal of credit. hedge off the North's growing problem of de­ without it. This landmark legislation provides for State clining enlistments. The Union continually real­ This legislation would provide for the forma­ management of important underwater histori­ ized the important contributions that the tion of consortia to develop a comprehensive cal artifacts. former slaves were making, and as the aboli­ service delivery system for people with AIDS I take this opportunity to bring Congress up tionists had previously predicted, the Confed­ in regions with a significant number of AIDS to date on the progress of this new act, Public erate States weakened with the loss of an es­ cases. The consortia would include city or Law 100-298. The National Park Service has timated 500,000 slaves. county health departments, community-based now embarked on a series of public meetings Mr. Speaker, the emancipation proclama­ organizations, health-care facilities and provid­ to draft guidelines to help assist the States as tion, not only planted the seeds for the inter­ ers, including drug abuse and mental health they assume their new responsibilities under national condemnation of slavery, but also clinics, public and private hospitals, and home this act. One was held this month in Washing­ served as the blueprint for the 13th amend­ health agencies. ton, DC at the Anacostia National Park Sub­ ment to the Constitution, which outlawed slav­ These consortia would be required to give station. I commend the Park Service for ery once and for all in America. Lincoln duly priority to establishing primary health and sup­ moving forward with the drafting of guidelines, deserves credit for his early commitment to port services, such as acute care, outpatient which were mandated by the law. human rights and for his dedication to a free care, mental health, and home health serv­ I am sure the States will do a good job with and just union. ices, shelter, food service and case-manage­ their new responsibility under the Shipwreck Many African-American and Moorish-Ameri­ ment. Secondary services would include hos­ Act. As an example, the Park Service recently can citizens across the country will be honor­ pice care, homemaker services, respite care provided me with information on my home ing September 22, 1988 as "Actual Freedom for caregivers of people with AIDS, adult day State of Florida's underwater archaeology ac­ Day," in recognition of President Lincoln's care, childcare for children infected with HIV, tivities. Right now, the State is conducting an monumental policy proclamation. Mr. Speaker, transportation assistance, foster care for chil­ archaeological survey of the 1773 Spanish I believe that this is a fine opportunity for dren infected with HIV and assistance in ob­ Plate Fleet. The State has an ambitious every American to give thanks and praise to taining legal services relating to HIV infection. agenda, which includes, among other things, the sacrifices that our forefathers made so Mr. Speaker, this legislation would authorize the following goals: to gather archaeological that we all may live free, vote, decide our own $250 million for the development of compre­ and historical data on each wreck site through destiny and uphold the true democratic ideals hensive service delivery systems for people a field-training program in order to produce a that America was founded upon. with AIDS. Up to 15 percent of the funds publication for the public's benefit; to produce would be permitted to be used to supplement a promotional video document on wreck sites Medicaid or otherwise to provide relief for un­ to be used to educate the public about Flor­ INTRODUCTION OF THE AIDS compensated costs for inpatient hospital or ida's underwater historical resources; to HEALTH CARE SERVICES ACT nursing home care for individuals with aids or produce and print public brochures about the OF 1988 AIDS-related complex. 1733 fleet; and, most impressively, to estab­ At least 20 percent of the funds would be lish an underwater archaeological park on a HON. NANCY PELOSI required to be used for services targeted to famous wreck site in the Florida Keys and OF CALIFORNIA ethnic and racial minorities. In addition, each open it to the public. This last goal is of par­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES consortium would be required to provide in its ticular interest in that my bill specifically called application assurances that ethnic and racial for the creation of underwater historical parks. Thursday, September 22, 1988 minorities will be represented in the policy­ As Shipwreck Act sponsor and as chairman Ms. PELOSI. Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to making and managerial components and that of the Florida congressional delegation, I was be introducing today the AIDS Health Care it will conduct outreach to minority communi­ glad to hear this news, which shows that Services Act of 1988. This is a companion to ties. States such as Florida are now moving for­ a bill also being introduced today by Senator Finally, this legislation would require the ward with less inhibitions than in the past on ALAN CRANSTON of California. This bill and the Secretary of Health and Human Services to underwater archaeology. This is a direct result AIDS Health Care Financing Act of 1988, conduct research focused on the delivery of of the Shipwreck Act, which took historic which I introduced on March 1O of this year, services to individuals with HIV infection, in­ shipwrecks out from the clutches of admiralty address one of the most important questions cluding studies on the ability of the Nation's court, which is geared toward bringing every­ regarding the AIDS epidemic that we face as health care systems to provide services to mi­ thing up, and gave it to the States, who with public policymakers: How do we provide and norities with AIDS and the extent to which the their very local nature are in a better position pay for appropriate services for the increasing public and private sectors of society are pro­ to manage historical wrecks with an eye number of AIDS patients? viding care to people with AIDS, and an analy- toward preservation, rather than bank depos- September 22, 1988 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 25043 its. States are also better able to deal with the divers is absurd. If Just doesn't make sense NATIONAL ADVISORY COMMIT­ conflicting interest groups interested in sunken from a state's monetary standpoint. TEE ON SEMICONDUCTORS shipwrecks, such as archaeologists, divers, In any event, I would hope that in draft­ and private-risk treasure salvers. ing guidelines, the National Park Service HON. TIM VALENTINE So, I am encouraged by what has happened will speak clearly and urge states to provide the wide ranging access to sport divers envi­ so far under the act. I again want to commend OF NORTH CAROLINA sioned by this legislation. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES you, Mr. Speaker, and others who backed this As guidelines are being developed, let us legislation from the beginning. We should all not overlook treasure salvors. Throughout Thursday, September 22, 1988 take pride in the fact that we passed a good the years dealing with this legislation, I and law that will preserve important artifacts for Mr. VALENTINE. Mr. Speaker, it is generally others have been accused of a number of recognized that semiconductor manufacturing future generations of Americans to enjoy. things, including being opposed to treasure is one of the most important industries to the At this point, I submit for the CONGRESSION· salvors. In fact, I was once misquoted in a competitive posture of the United States. This AL RECORD a copy of the statement I deliv­ magazine as saying, "All salvo rs are is true for both advanced defense systems, ered at the recently-held National Park Serv­ looters." Of course, that is ridiculous, as are which are highly dependent upon the availabil­ ice meeting which I mentioned earlier in this most generalizations. Yes, some sport divers ity of leading edge semiconductor devices, statement. are overzealous, but some preservationists and archaeologists are overzealous as well. and commercial fields, in such areas as com­ STATEMENT OF U.S. REPRESENTATIVE CHARLES The trick is to balance the interests to puters, transportation, medical equipment, and E. BENNETT, NATIONAL PARK SERVICE insure that important historical artifacts automated manufacturing processes. PuBLIC MEETING ON GUIDELINES TO ASSIST are protected, while allowing for private en­ Because of the semiconductor industry's STATES IN DRAFTING HISTORIC SHIPWRECK trepreneurs to operate and, yes, make significance to a strong economy and be­ LAWS profit. There's no question. that some pri­ cause of intense international competition that It is a pleasure to be here tonight, and I vate treasure salvors have made possible has had adverse consequences for the U.S. commend the National Park Service for so many of the great finds and have aided quickly moving forward with its mandate semiconductor industry, numerous steps have greatly in the effort to preserve national been initiated to strengthen the competitive under the Abandoned Historic Shipwreck history. Those are the salvors I focus on Act of 1987 to draft guidelines to assist the now, and I hope the National Park Service posture of the American semiconductor indus­ states in their new responsibilities under will deal in a fair, realistic manner on the try. Most prominent among these is Sema­ this law. issue of private salvors who seek to make a tech, a joint industry government consortium Numerous states already have functioning fair living and are not intent on destroying to enhance semiconductor manufacturing historic shipwreck laws. My own state of technology. Florida has its own law, but until the pas­ artifacts and plundering our history. sage of this act, such laws were very much This isn't a matter of one side being right It is estimated that the Federal Government under clouds. Now, with the act, state laws, and one being wrong. Few things in life are spends in excess of $500 million a year in whether enacted before or after the nation­ that clear. The National Park Service can semiconductor-related research and develop­ al act, will be effective to deal with the play a key role in developing meaningful ment and that the commercial industry spends abandoned historic shipwrecks in state state legislation that deals with the compet­ over five times as much. Despite these high waters. ing interest groups in an evenhanded way. levels of spending, Federal and private efforts Now that the clouds have been lifted from Before I close, I would like to point out are not fully coordinated, either within the over the states, some may want to revise the section in the act dealing with under­ Federal Government or between the public their laws, some may be in the process of water historical parks. I handwrote that sec­ and private sectors. drafting laws for the first time. As someone tion about two years ago as an addition to who believes in the shifting of responsibil­ the bill, and I hope it will be addressed in The development of a national strategy to ities to the states, this doesn't worry me. the National Park Service's guidelines. We improve coordination of research and devel­ States, by their very local nature, are in the must set aside historical parks underwater, opment efforts and increase the level of coop­ best position to deal with the competing in­ just as we have done on dry land, so people erative research and development is needed if terests involved in abandoned historic can look back at the people who sailed our we hope to restore the competitiveness of the shipwrecks. national waters, in some cases even before U.S. semiconductor industry. As the House sponsor of this legislation there was an America. At the heart of any overall national strategy and someone who has struggled with this legislation for nearly a decade, I know the British Prime Minister Winston Churchill to reviving this key industry should be an inde­ volatility involved among those "competing once said: "The longer we can look back, the pendent advisory body to assimilate data and interests" of which I speak. A number of ac­ farther we can look ahead." That rings as monitor the competitiveness of the industry. cusations have been made against this legis­ true today as it did when the great Church­ This body could identify technical areas where lation, some ludicrous, some reasonable. I've ill walked the earth. There has been a great the industry is deficient relative to international heard just about every inaccuracy about renaissance in our country of people caring competition, identify new or emerging technol­ this legislation, ranging from letters stating about the past and seeking to preserve it. ogies that will impact national defense and it would outlaw allsalvage operations to let­ That's great. Indeed, this bill was passed to commercial competitiveness, or both, and de­ ters stating it would prohibit people from assist in that, from an underwater perspec­ using metal detectors on beaches. tive. But, to reiterate, it was not passed to velop strategies, tactics, and plans to enhance As the sponsor of this legislation, I would destroy private risk capitalists, nor was it U.S. semiconductor leadership. like to touch on some of the concerns ex­ designed to hinder legitimate sport divers. While Sematech addresses semiconductor pressed about this bill and to urge the Na­ Again, I express my thanks for the Park manufacturing technology, it does not address tional Park Service to keep these concerns Service promptly scheduling public meet­ or identify, at least directly, the components of in mind while drafting guidelines. ings on this issue. I have confidence the an overall national strategy. Thus, the Nation­ First, the one concern most expressed has Park Service will do an admirable job. We al Advisory Committee on Semiconductors, as been that this national legislation would recently passed the 72nd anniversary of the contained in Public Law 100-418, has been hurt the interests of divers. I and others National Park Service, the greatest national have argued that without this national leg­ created in order to obtain greater efficiency in park administration in the entire world. I the application of both public and private islation there may eventually be no more have had a long association with the Park historic shipwrecks on which to dive. True funds for semiconductor research and devel­ sport divers have a vested interest in having Service, a very positive one. I have faith opment. states step in and protect historic ship­ that the guidelines brought forthwith will In order to assure credibility, NACS has wrecks from overzealous treasure salvors. prove valuable to the states as they go about taking over the responsibility of over­ been created with a majority of nongovern­ And what of the states? Let's be realistic, mental members and with the authority to sport diving is a great source of tourism to seeing abandoned historic shipwrecks in their waters. Abandoned Historic Ship­ carry out its information acquisition functions states. What motive does a state like Florida with a private staff. This arrangement is es­ have in being overly burdensome to divers? wrecks are portals to a day gone by and to Of course states should have some leeway to rich knowledge that will be helpful to our sential to obtaining the competence levels re­ regulate sport divers, both for their safety future. quired and to acquiring the necessary informa­ and the safety of the wrecks. But to think tion. The staff support function for the NACS states will enact onerous laws against sport can and should be provided by an organiza- 25044 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS September 22, 1988 tion such as the Semiconductor Research assume that it is Shell Oil Company's deci­ sector, were required to support each oil and Corporation, which exists as an industry-gov­ sion to disinvest in Shell South Africa is gas employee ("The Texas Severance Tax ernment cooperative effort and which already completely wrong. Shell Oil Company has Model", report published by the Texas Mid­ no control over the decisions of its share­ Continent Oil and Gas Association, 1985). is collecting some portion of the information holders. required by NACS. This type of organizational "Shell Oil Company firmly believes that if FOREGONE OR DELAYED ENERGY DEVELOPMENT approach would provide the possibility of H.R. 1580 is allowed to pass as written, in­ "Shell's approach to exploration for off­ shared industry-government funding such as cluding the provisions of Section 3, there shore oil and gas provides data and geologi­ that which exists with Sematech. would be a potentially large negative impact cal interpretations which are unique and Mr. Speaker, the composition of NACS is on Shell Oil, but, more importantly, on the which are unlikely to be soon replicated by critical to its success. I hope that the White U.S. economy. competitors. This unique approach includes "We have carefully examined the poten­ House will solicit recommendations from such the use of Shell's own state-of-the-art seis­ tial impact of this bill on Shell and the U.S. mic vessels for data collection. Data are trade associations as the Semiconductor In­ economy. The resulting negative impacts in­ then processed by Shell Oil at our own com­ dustry Association, the American Electronics clude loss of American jobs, foregone or de­ puter facility, one of the largest and most Association, or other associations or individ­ layed energy development and lost revenue sophisticated privately held facilities in the uals that have a strong interest in an effective to the U.S. Government. world where 2 Cray supercomputers are cur­ advisory committee. "LOSS OF AMERICAN JOBS rently used to process a portion of this pro­ The committee will, as prescribed in the "If H.R. 1580 is allowed to pass as written priety data. The information thus provided law, acquire and analyze information, carry out and Shell, BP, and Total are prohibited enables Shell Oil to identify and bid on a assessments, and provide reports and recom­ from bidding on new leases, 700 jobs would large number of tracts which appear unin­ mendations to the Congress and the Presi­ immediately be eliminate within Shell with teresting to others who do not have access dent. The development of strategies in the the long-term potential of 1,700 Shell jobs to the same data and interpretations. In the being permanently eliminated. Further, event Section 3 of H.R. 1580 is enacted, various technologies, as well as for the overall 2,100 jobs within the oil and gas service national effort by the appropriate government leases which would have been acquired by sector would be ultimately lost. Employ­ Shell Oil based on these unique data and in­ agencies and industry organizations, is the ment outside the industry in the retail, terpretations, and the resulting oil and gas most important function. wholesale and manufacturing businesses discoveries, would not be developed for the An additional role is that of a clearinghouse that pro•1ide goods and services to the em­ ployees of the oil and gas industry would be nation's energy requirements, or at least for information on the industry and technolo­ would be significantly delayed. gy. The availability of credible information of eventually reduced by 6,600 Jobs. Altogeth­ er, nearly 11,000 jobs would be lost in the LOST REVENUES TO THE U.S. GOVERNMENT this type is also an important priority. The U.S. economy over an 11 year time period. "In the five Federal lease sales held in focus will be on rationalization of research "The immediate job loss of 700 Shell Oil and development, not on issues such as 1987 and to date in 1988, Shell Oil acting employees are Exploration and Land De­ alone, or as leader of various bidding taxes, trade, or industry structure. partment employees that are involved in ex­ groups, bid on 692 tracts of the 1,933 tracts Mr. Speaker, this activity should be viewed ploring currently unleased Federal acreage in preparation for future lease sales, plus receiving bids. Shell was awarded 597 of as a modern test case for industry-govern­ these tracts (32% of the total 1,859 tracts ment cooperation in restoring and maintaining additional staff service employees that sup­ port these employees. If a prohibition on awarded to industry). Of these, 454 Cincinnati and Rich­ shoes and discover another brand of ghost mond newspapers. In 1910, just seven years there, a brook still flows underneath. An ar­ town just six hours' drive from Washington. after its incorporation, Thurmond shipped sonist burned the place down in the late Here, amid the lush Appalachian forest, more than 4 million tons of "black dia­ 1940s. the stouthearted and the curious can ferret monds" and lumber worth $5 million­ For decades, a lone, elderly woman named out bits and pieces of disintegrating coal­ almost triple the freight revenue of Cincin­ Melciny Fields lived with no electricity, mining towns where more than 10,000 nati and Richmond combined. plumbing or neighbors in the jumble of miners, lumberjacks and railroaders once Rumors have it that William Holland, an broken boards, discarded bottles and crum­ turned New River Gorge into a steaming, eccentric coal operator and engineer, buried bling stone wans that in better times had churning, smoking hub of industry and com­ thousands of dollars worth of gold coins and been Beury's company store. When winter merce. bank notes near his home in Nuttalburg, winds blew, she'd dip quilts in the icy river You won't find towns such as Rush Run, about seven miles from Thurmond. After and tack up the frozen blankets for shelter. Fire Creek, Caperton, Red Ash and Kay­ Mr. Holland's death in 1918, a man acciden­ Railroad men regularly left coal and food by moor on crisp, new highway maps. But from tally unearthed a jar of gold coins from the the tracks until she died in 1982. the faded topographical maps of the early greenhouse. Later, five carpenters dug up The gorge's last working coal mine, in 1900s emerges a forgotten story. $21,000 worth of gold and bank notes from Kaymoor, closed in 1963. Along Kaymoor "The human history, the drama, is in­ the cellar and grounds, inciting years of Trail, hikers can see the fenced-off, crum­ triguing," says Ranger Don Kodak of New legal action, wild speculation and a bit of bling remains of stone buildings. Fallen River Gorge National River. "Real people gold fever. mine entrances nearby are now safeguarded worked here and lived here and died here. But not everyone got rich in New River with metal "bat gates" to keep people out It's facinating to piece it together." Gorge. Laborers were paid in company but let the flying mammals come and go. More than 10,000 years after American In­ script, housing was company-owned and "It's a great area for exploring," says dians first traveled the world's second-oldest company stores promoted perpetual debt. Gary Worthington of the West Virginia river (after the Nile), English explorer Abra­ Murder was no novelty. Scenic Trails Association. "Occasionally ham Woods stumbled upon the north-flow­ Corpses floated in the river or were found you'll see a scar on the mountain indicating ing waterway in the mid-1600s and delared eviscerated on the tracks. "A dead man was there was some sort of lift or tipple in the it "new." found in the river with $80, a watch, a area, and garbage dumps indicating that The New River's mile-wide, 25-mile-long pistol," according to historian Kyle McCor­ there were settlements nearby. rugged gorge remained nearly impenetrable mick. "He was fined the money and the "To get the flavor of what once was there, until the area's "smokeless" coal was uncov­ watch for carrying a weapon and buried in it's good to spend an evening or two camp­ ered and the railroad arrived in the late the local potter's field." ing and poking around the old ruins," he 1800s. Then, everything changed. As coal ran out and the United States says, "hooting up owls in the evening and In its prime, New River Gorge bustled switched to oil, the coal industry and its gobbling for turkeys in the early morning." with activity. Entrepreneurs hired Europe­ bustling towns withered away. By the Great The National Park Service plans to add an immigrants and Southern blacks to lay Depression of the 1930s, most mines had more trails, visitors' centers and perhaps a track, mine coal and fell thousands of acres closed and salvagers had dismantled many scenic railway and exhibition coal mine She has also helped junior Scouts work football teams for 1O years. NORTON.-The convention of 1988 is one for their skills badges. Dorothy McCarthy, In 1977, Victor reenrolled in the masters that Michelle Riconscente will never forget: chief officer of the Plymouth Bay Girl not the Democratic National Convention in Scout Council, who has known her for 10 program at Long Island University, receiving Atlanta, but the Elks National Convention years, wrote in her recommendation for the his M.S. in bilingual education in June of 1979. in Las Vegas. "When they told me that they scholarship, "Michelle has consistently Continuing his education, Mr. Rodriguez en­ chose me as number one girl in the country, demonstrated her leadership skills, perse­ rolled at LIU again; this time in pursuit of a I lost it, I sat down on the floor I was so ec­ verance and integrity. She is a strong resil­ professional diploma in supervision and ad- static." ient young woman. I cherish and salute Mi- September 22, 1988 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 25049

chelle for her courage, her steadfastness VOGELS ALWAYS WORKED FOR A BETTER WOMEN'S AND MEN'S CAUCUSES and her ability." WORLD The LaSalette Shrine Youth Group FOR CONGRESSMAN ED helped her to explore values and work for (By Jay Fahn) TOWNS HONORS ROSALIND her beliefs. "I made a poster for my room I flew to Dallas in early September to help

September 22, 1988 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 25051 California has spent over $10 million in the Tennessee, but whose influence is felt all over to buy good clothes and shoes, we took the Fresno area alone, on alternatives to DBCP­ our great State. horse and buggy or team and wagon over to contaminated water supplies. Mrs. Carrie Pentecost is the 93-year-old ma­ Cottage Grove. Rainey Brothers Store had On Long Island, the pesticide manufacturers triarch of one of Tennessee's most interesting anything you needed in fashions." are paying the County Department of Health Mrs. Carrie walked at least 2 miles to political families. I would like to have the at­ school at Palmersville and recalls that her some $35,000 per year to monitor the con­ tached article, which appeared recently in the first teachers included Monte and Chesley tamination, plus providing treatment at 6 large­ Dresden Enterprise, included in the RECORD Golston. Even when she passed a special capacity public supply wells and about 1,400 so that others can share the many interesting test to gain a teaching certificate after com­ home treatment units. tales Mrs. Pentecost relates about her child­ pleting high school, one thing hadn't In Florida, where the State applied most of hood and into her adult years. Needless to changed. She still walked two miles to the ethylene dibromide which ended up in say, she has experienced many things and school. She taught in old Webb School ground water and sparked the EDB uproar of seen many changes in her world during the when the principal was Theron Kemp, earn­ 1984, the State legislature has appropriated last 93 years and I think my colleagues will ing $30 a month. $3 million a year over the past 3 years for al­ enjoy the article as much as I did. "There were some good one room or two room schools in the county then, recalled ternative supplies to the contaminated wells. MRS. CARRIE: MATRIARCH OF TENNESSEE Mrs. Pentecost. Palmersville even had a col­ Iowa and Minnesota found that convention­ POLITICAL CLAN lege in those days called Mina Normal Col­ al treatment systems were unable to eliminate Cleveland was half-way would not go that far. But I predict that unless dency of the United States. through his second term, nevertheless, it Congress addresses the problem in the near Then for several months last year and this was two people named Roosevelt-one a Re­ publican-who would make the first impres­ future, we may once again end up taking year, Mrs. Carr~'s political kin flirted seri­ ously with the thought of the White House sion on her. "Teddy Roosevelt is the first much more drastic action once EPA's well president I can really remember. But FDR water survey results are in, once more testing as Albert Gore Jr.

chy.' II Other amendments I opposed would: September 22, 1988 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 25053 Establish the death penalty for "drug king­ munity continued success during the next 50 than ever before. Those tried during 1987 pins" -legal analysts point out that establish­ years. include the hijackers of the Achille Lauro, terrorists responsible for the 1985 Vienna ment of this death penalty would actually airport attack, and the sole surviving terror­ harm our Nation's ability to fight drugs by pre­ INTERNATIONAL TERRORISM ist of the 1985 attack on Rome airport. venting the extradition to the United States of International law is being expanded, and most drug dealers tor prosecution because HON. LEE H. HAMILTON the benefits of international legal coopera­ most other nations do not allow the extradition tion are already evident. Following recent of accused individuals for crimes subject to OF INDIANA attacks at sea and in airports, an interna- capital punishment. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES tional convention made terrorist attacks at sea an extraditable crime, and the Montreal Denial of Federal benefits to persons con­ Thursday, September 22, 1988 Convention was expanded to protect passen- victed of drug distribution or two or more drug Mr. HAMILTON. Mr. Speaker, I would like to gers in airports as well as on board air­ offenses within 1O years, including education, insert my Washington Report for Wednesday, planes. In 1987 strengthening of French law training, housing, and veterans' benefits. led to the extradition or expulsion of 150 September 21, 1988, into the CONGRESSIONAL suspected Basque terrorists from France to Civil penalties for drug violations-up to RECORD: Spain. $10,000 per violation for possession of small INTERNATIONAL TERRORISM International Pressure: Concerted interna- personal use amounts of marijuana, cocaine, In 1987 there were 832 international ter- tional pressure-diplomatic, economic, and and other controlled substances assessed by rorist incidents-a record number. 633 military-can force governments to recon­ the Justice Department. The amendment people were killed and 2,272 were injured. sider the costs of supporting terrorists. In would allow civil fines for people who have Terrorism is an increasingly global and com- 1987, in the face of well-publicized reports never even been convicted of a crime. plex problem. Yet recent trends indicate of its complicity with terrorists, and with a that international cooperation can discour- deteriorating economy in need of foreign Striking the 7 -day waiting period for hand­ age terrorist activity. loans, Syria sought to restore its interna- gun purchases-the waiting period would Terrorism is not a problem that the tional image by ousting the Abu Nidal head­ allow local law enforcement authorities to de­ United States can ignore: nearly one-fifth of quarters from Damascus and by sharply re­ termine if specific individuals who try to buy last year's terrorist attacks targeted U.S. ducing its sponsorship of terrorist attacks. handguns are underage or have criminal citizens, interests, or property. This fact, Similarly the Libyan government has been records. The measure would not prohibit law­ along with our international influence, gives more cautious following strong Western dip­ us responsibilities and opportunities to be at lomatic pressure and the U.S. air raids in abiding citizens from purchasing guns. the forefront of antiterrorist measures. 1985. Countries seeking international sup- Drug abuse threatens our public health and What is international terrorism? Terror- port, such as Iraq, realize that they need to safety. Let's not add to our problems with a ism is violence against noncombatant tar- establish an image of abhorring terrorism. drug law that endangers the individual liberties gets for political ends. While the ultimate However, Afghanistan and Iran, untouched and rights that our Nation was built on. We goals of terrorist groups may be domestic, by the diplomatic community, continue to need to repair the damage done to this bill so they are increasingly undertaking interna- sponsor a large number of terrorist acts. everyone in the House can support the final tional action to influence foreign govern- There are many forms international pres­ ments and to focus attention on their cause. sure can take. Certainly we should not give legislation when it comes up next month. The international web is made more com- active support to terrorist sponsors-as we plex because some countries, such as Iran, did to General Noriega of Panama, who ap­ Afghanistan, and Libya, sponsor terrorist pears to have shipped arms to Colombian groups. The number of incidents attributed and El Salvadoran terrorists. Possible diplo­ THE 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF to state sponsorship rose from 70 in 1986 to matic measures include cutting off or mini- 189 in 1987. mizing relations, restricting travel, curtail- TEMPLE BETH TORAH Where does it occur? 45% of terrorists at- · ing training, and appealing to the United tacks now take place in the Middle East, Nations. Economic sanctions can be applied HON. ELTON GALLEGLY well ahead of Western Europe, which was to trade, technology transfers, foreign aid, the prime area in the early 1980s. Asia is the foreign exchange, and economic assets. Mili­ OF CALIFORNIA second most troubled area. In 1987 it suf- tary action is also an option, but the risks IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES fered the highest number of casualties and and justification of taking military action the fastest rate of increase of terrorism, due against another country must be carefully Thursday, September 22, 1988 largely to 127 attacks in Pakistan by the considered. Mr. GALLEGLY. Mr. Speaker, 50 years ago a Afghan Intelligence Service. smail group of Jewish businessmen in sparse­ What can be don_e to combat terror!sm? No Concessions: The goal of terrorists is Several steps are needed. to influence government actions by threat- ly populated Ventura County began meeting Prevention: Terrorists use violence, but vi- ening the security of citizens and property. on a regular basis. And from that humble be­ olence can be prevented by vigilance in in- It is essential to deny them their goal every ginning during the darkest period of Jewish telligence and security operations. Recently, time. This means no concessions to terror­ history has grown one of the pillars of western improved physical security and surveillance, ists. Although this may require difficult and Ventura County, the Vetura County Jewish especially in Europe and the Middle East, unpleasant choices, it is the only recipe for Council-Temple Beth Torah. has helped frustrate terrorist plans. For ex- success in the long run. Toning down politi­ From September 30 to October 2, the ample, in October 1987 French authorities cal rhetoric and media hype would help by temple will mark its golden anniversary, and seized 150 tons of Libyan-supplied weapons diminishing the importance of terrorists on their way to the Provisional IRA in and allowing policymakers more flexibility its members will look back on the long journey Northern Ireland. in dealing with them. However, this flexibil- they and their forebears have so successfully The U.S. should continue to upgrade secu- undertaken. rity at American diplomatic and military ity should not involve breaking the law or From the handful of Ventura County Jews missions overseas, and at airports. While im- ~iving in to terrorist demands. who met in a Coca-Cola bottling plant-where proving our own security, detection devices, Terrorism is a problem which cannot be anti-terrorist technology, and intelligence eradicated while complex international dis­ free soft drinks were provided-and later in gathering, we must share the fruits of our putes continues. But while we put our ener­ such locations as the Odd Fellows hall and a work with friends and allies. This will allow gies into the long-term process of resolving dairy, the temple has grown to include some better identification and tracking of terror- disputes and thus dealing with terrorism at 500 families. Like the county it serves, the ists and enable us to better preempt their its source, we can also adopt significant temple has flourished and grown. actions. Currently the U.S. is holding terror- measures to prevent and deter terrorists And like the county it serves, Tempie Beth ism-prevention meetings with South Korea from undertaking attacks. As terrorists to preserve safety at the 1988 Olympics. We change their methods, so must our prevent­ Torah will continue to grow and prosper in the also give, and could expand, training to ative measures adapt. In particular, action is years ahead. Indeed, its motto is "Let us con- other countries in counterterrorist tech- already necessary to guard against the pos- tinue to build." · niques. · · 1 t• N Legal Actions: Effective legal measures sibility of nuclear or b10log1ca ac ion. ow Mr. Speaker, I'm sure my colleagues join prevent and deter repeated terrorist acts. As and in the future, international coordina­ me in congratulating this Ventura County land­ a result of legal actions in Europe, many tion is the key to an effective anti-terrorist mark, and in wishing it and the Jewish com- more terrorists are in prison in the West strategy. 25054 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS September 22, 1988 PARENTAL LEAVE LEGISLATION Last week, a temporary court order expired, CFrom the West Watch, September 19881 which prevented HUD from selling any houses NICARAGUAN MOTHERS TRY TO FREE THEIR HON. FRED GRANDY in its single-family inventory except when the SONS OF IOWA sales would benefit low-income or homeless INTERVIEW WITH MRS. CONCEPCION SALAZAR IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES families. Unfortunately, yesterday, U.S. District WW: How did you contact so many Judge Oliver Gasch denied a preliminary in­ women? Thursday, September 22, 1988 junction extending the ban on further sales of CS: There are always many mothers out­ Mr. GRANDY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to these HUD homes. HUD has announced that side the prison, hoping to visit their sons. urge my colleagues to oppose H.R. 925, the it will resume sales from its inventory pending There are so many of us. Women came from so-called Parental Leave Legislation. With less a final ruling in the case. Judge Gasch did not Managua, Tipitapa, Masaya. We were en­ couraged, but we were afraid to formally or­ than a dozen legislative days left in our 1OOth rule on the suit itself, but is expected to issue ganize because we feared the police. Congress, this controversial bill will not be al­ an opinion this week. They began to persecute us almost imme­ lowed an appropriate level of debate before The homes in HUD's single-family inventory diately. Some mothers were detained on the Congress. represent a vital resource. The United States February 11. On March 31, State Security I would argue that many Members do not has only 4.2 million subsidized housing units, forces came and searched my house. They realize the ramifications of this legislation. For and more than 34 million households with in­ took my youngest son and hit one of my example, if one asked the question as to comes below $17,500 per year. More than daughters. She lost the child she was carry­ whether part-time employees were covered by ing. My son, Domingo Salazar, who had 800,000 households are on waiting lists for been sentenced to 11 years, was taken out of this bill, the answer would be most definitely public housing; there are an estimated 3 mil­ the Modelo prison and sent to the Juigalpa yes, but few would know that part-time is de­ lion homeless individuals in the United States. prison so I couldn't contact him. fined as 17 .3 hours. Since the Federal Government owns vacant On April 1, I went to El Chipote. They In a recent survey of the Food Marketing In­ single-family houses that could readily be told me I was to be detained. I responded stitute, the average part-time worker was on used for decent housing for children and their that I didn't mind, because at least that way the job for 25 hours a week-a far cry from parents, at the very least the Government I'd be with my sons. They placed me in a cold, dark cell. Then the bill's 17.3 hours. This arbitrarily set should consider whether some of those struc­ number will have an enormous impact on the a man, a Colonel at least I think he's a Colo­ tures could be used before simply selling the nel, named Oscar Losa came and accused me availability of part-time positions offered by houses off to the highest bidder. of being a Contra. He insulted me, called me firms-positions which historically yield higher It is my hope, Mr. Speaker, that as this case a whore. I kept silent. He told me that the costs and lower employee productivity than is being reviewed that not only the mandates CDS had ac­ full-time positions. Dramatically increasing the of the McKinney Act are considered, but also cused me of being Contra. He told me that cost of marginal positions will force employers the severe need of housing for low-income in­ he had a signed statement from my son, Do­ to reevaluate the desirability of hiring part­ dividuals throughout this Nation. mingo, saying that I was a Contra. He in­ time, seasonal workers of interns, the majority structed me to sign a confession if I wanted of whom are either young, seniors, or women. to save my sons. I knew that if my son had signed such a As large employers of part-time or seasonal NICARAGUAN WOMAN DENIED document it was only to stop the torture, to employees, small businesses will be the most RIGHTS save himself. I was willing to stand up for hurt by this provision in H.R. 925. him and I refused to sign. He told me that Mr. Speaker, H.R. 925 would cause untold my son would remain in jail forever because problems for small businesses. I urge my col­ HON. DONALD E. "BUZ" LUKENS he was a murderer and a thief. I resented leagues to join me and the National Federa­ OF OHIO this, because we have always been poor. It's tion of Independent Business [NFIB] in oppos­ the Sandinistas who have stolen everything. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ing this legislation. Thank you. They live very well. Thursday, September 22, 1988 I told him there was nothing he could do to stop us, that no power could silence the HUD NEGLECTS ITS RESPONSI­ Mr. DONALD E. "BUZ" LUKENS. Mr. screams of sorrow of the mothers. I yelled: BILITY TOWARD THE HOME­ Speaker, left wingers in the U.S. Congress "What has happened to my children? What LESS have worked diligently to oppose the adminis­ have you done to my children? Where are tration's efforts to support the forces of de­ our children? Where is Domingo? Where is Fanor? Where is David?" I later found out HON. MICKEY LELAND mocracy against the Communist government that they had killed David on July 13, 1984. of Nicaragua. Today people are suffering OF TEXAS He warned me that even if there was a untold horrors under that Communist regime, general amnesty, my children would not be IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES thanks in no small part to our liberal col­ released, that they would die for what I had Thursday, September 22, 1988 leagues. done. Mr. LELAND. Mr. Speaker, easing the plight I am inserting into the CONGRESSIONAL I had nothing to lose. They had taken my RECORD the testimony of a Nicaraguan youngest son and I was willing to die. But, of the homeless is not solely the responsibility fortunately, they let me go. of Congress but also of this administration. woman who has been denied the opportunity I want the world to know that it's not just Congress is presently bearing its share of the to visit her son in jail. me. I may be the most outspoken, the Presi­ responsibility by renewing and revitalizing the The Communist Sandinistas have much to dent of the January 22 Movement, but there Stewart B. McKinney Homeless Assistance thank the 1OOth Congress for-refugees in are thousands upon thousands of mothers Act. However, time and time again the Honduras dig holes in the sides of mountains with similar stories. Reagan/Bush administration has delayed and for places to live, the freedom fighters are [Nicaraguan President] Daniel Ortega in some cases failed to carry out the man­ dying from Soviet weapons while we fund keeps signing documents. He signed at Es­ them like a soup kitchen, and the people quipulas, he signed again in January in San dates of the law. The Department of Housing Jose. In March they signed an agreement and Urban Development [HUD], the branch of inside continue to have their basic rights Cwith the Contras] in Sapoa. He never keeps the administration most equipped to help denied. his promises, he just signs. The repression solve the homeless problem, has of late been Mrs. Salazar is just one victim of this slow keeps getting worse. singled out as neglecting its responsibilities motion Nazi detention camp mentality. I urge They say they have lifted the State of under the McKinney Act. the members of this body who have been Emergency but they keep sending the Recently, a lawsuit was filed in the U.S. Dis­ friends and supporters of this Communist turbas Cviolent Sandinista mobs] after us. regime to read this woman's plight which rep­ They say there is freedom of the press and trict Court for the District of Columbia by vari­ freedom of expression now. Whenever we ous homeless advocates. The plaintiffs resents the suffering of thousands at the demonstrate peacefully on the streets, if we charged HUD with violating the McKinney Act hands of the Communist regime and to beg are able to get a permit from the Sandinis­ by failing to review its inventory of about this government to treat its own citizens like tas, they attack us. They use State Security 47,000 foreclosed properties, to determine human beings, with rights, not like the Nazis to threaten and try to intimidate us. They which houses are suitable for the homeless. treated their Jewish people. increase the torture on our sons and tell September 22, 1988 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 25055 them that we will be killed if our sons don't CS: They should come spend some time immeasurably to our Nation's greatness and convince us to stop. with us, in the poor neighborhoods. They wealth by taking advantage of the opportuni­ WW: What are these turbas? would realize that Ortega signs, and signs ties which America alone offers. CS: They are gangs of government work­ and signs-but never complies. Those Con­ Today, I am introducing legislation to pro­ ers and plain clothed Sandinista militia gressmen will be very disappointed someday. who, armed with wooden clubs and iron But then it may be too late to save Nicara­ vide permanent residence to the Pointeau pipes, are used by the Sandinista police to gua. What is being instituted in Nicaragua is family of Snyder, TX. This French family has break up our demonstrations. They have communism, and we may be dead by the resided in the United States, since 1982, as even sent the turbas to attack us inside the time they realize this in the U.S. Congress. investors making a contribution to our Nation's El Calvario church. They will see the harm they have done by economy. The Pointeau children's educational WW: How many mothers are in your siding with the Sandinistas (in tears). They achievements since coming to Texas offer movement? should come visit the Mothers of Political evidence of significant potential future contri­ CS: There are already 4500 of us, despite Prisoners so that they can see the pain we butions to our society. The desire of the chil­ the fear of the Sandinistas. We all wear a are suffering. How can they not see this? white handkerchief on our heads with the Many of us are willing to give our lives to dren to participate in the Armed Forces offers words "Total Amnesty" written on them. defy the Sandinistas, I'm one of them. I'm compelling evidence of their strong identifica­ The Sandinistas seem very bothered by willing to lie in the middle of the road and tion with their adopted land. these handkerchiefs. let them kill me if I have to. I hope the Con­ However, I believe the testimony of their WW: How did you become the President gress will wake up. I hope it's not too late. neighbors, the people who know them best, is of the Movement? WW: We have heard that the Sandinistas most compelling. Over 1,800 residents of CS: When [United Nations President rely on the political prisoners to do forced Javier Perez] de Cuellar came to visit Nica­ Snyder, a community of 12,000, have signed a labor and that, therefore, they can't do petition on their behalf over the last few days. ragua, I had the courage to hand him a doc­ without them. Is that so? ument detailing the political prisoner prob­ CS: Exactly. That is the way it is, that's America's success has partially been based lem. We've never heard back from him. why they won't release them. They are hos­ upon our receptiveness to new peoples and However, I realized that the Sandinistas tages. It's even worse, because this forced ideas. I believe that this legislation is fully con­ only persecuted us because they feared us. I labor is used to produce goods which are ex­ sistent with that tradition and in the national was allowed, to see my son more often. I ported. It doesn't help the people. Nicara­ interest. began to understand that our Movement gua exports food, and its people are starv­ could work, so I agreed to become President. ing. If we can get sugar it is an unrefined WW: What keeps you going? black looking sugar that used to be given NATIONAL HISPANIC HERITAGE CS: The people are starving, and there is only to cattle. Of course, the Sandinista MONTH nothing left for them to take from us. They leadership has refined sugar. Maybe the have taken our food, our children. The only Congressmen that have come to Nicaragua thing left for the Sandinista Front to steal have drunk only the Sandinista's coffee. If HON. TOM LANTOS from us is our lives. they come visit me I'll try to make them OF CALIFORNIA The Sandinistas blame the economic prob­ some coffee. I always like to offer guests IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES lems on Reagan and on the Contra. I don't something to drink. I'm sure the Congress­ know if the people believe them. We know men wouldn't drink my coffee-they'd think Thursday, September 22, 1988 that this is not so. They have caused the economic disaster. I had filled the cup with dirt. Maybe these Mr. LANTOS. Mr. Speaker, I am delighted We try to gather some food to take to our Congressmen have only taken the "refined today to mark the commemoration of National sons in prison. We wait in line for hours to sugar" tour of Nicaragua. Hispanic Heritage Month during the period WW: How do you view the status of the from September 15 to October 15. I am give it to them, and they tell us that they internal opposition-we hear about these will not permit visits that day. So we go pleased this year that the annual observance home with that little bit of food in our divine mobs that attack you, and yet the world doesn't seem to care. of this important occasion has been extended hands, and come back the next day to try from 1 week to a full month in order to have again. They tell our sons that we no longer WW: The Sandinista propaganda machine come to visit them. They punish them for is very strong in this country. additional time to recognize this event. our actions. CS: Well, maybe I can help tumble their It is most appropriate that the American WW: There are thousands of American cover. I didn't really know what communism people-those who are not Hispanic, as well citizens who have visited Nicaragua and re­ was, but now it has come to Nicaragua and I as those who are-take time to consider the turned saying that there is democracy and have lived it. It is already spreading itself important role that individual Hispanics have freedom in Nicaragua. What do you have to throughout Central America. I wish it weren't so, because it is awful. I have always played in the history of our great Nation, and say to them? to consider the contributions of Hispanic cul­ CS: Maybe they visit the Sandinistas and said that it is not just Central America that not the Nicaraguan people. The Sandinistas is running the risk, it is also the United ture to the diversity and vitality of our Nation. have it pretty well. They should come and States. If they continue to allow the Sandi­ Hispanics have played a critical role-from talk to us, the Mothers of January 22. They nistas to have their way in Nicaragua. those who were pioneers in the original settle­ should come with us to the prison gates, as sands of us. It is most appropriate that we pay tribute to I invite them to visit us in our homes, to the many Hispanics who have shown their pa­ see how we live, to hear our cry: Amnesty! LEGISLATION PROVIDING PER­ triotic devotion to our Nation. For example, We demand a general amnesty for all po­ MANENT RESIDENCE TO THE Gen. Bernardo de Galvez-the Spanish gen­ litical prisoners. The ones they call contras, POINTEAU FAMILY OF eral who commanded the multinational army all of them. They have all suffered enough. SNYDER, TX of 7,000 men who quashed British efforts to That's why I've come here. To talk to the resupply their besieged forces under General OAS and to your newspapers, to anyone who will listen. HON. CHARLES W. STENHOLM Cornwallis at Yorktown in 1781 and made a I've come to explain to you how they OF TEXAS major contribution to the defeat of the British round up 14 year old boys to forcibly con­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES in the last battle of our Revolutionary War. script them into their army. I've come to Throughout our Nation's history, Hispanics tell you how we are starving. I've come to Thursday, September 22, 1988 have continued to contribute to the preserva­ tell you all the things the Sandinistas don't Mr. STENHOLM. Mr. Speaker, America is a tion of our liberties and our democratic system want you to know. This trip is a gift from nation built by immigrants. The Statue of Lib­ of government. It is most significant that His­ God and I will not be silenced. I will speak panics make up the largest number of winners out. erty symbolizes the importance of the immi­ WW: There are even some members of our grant in building our great Nation and the of the Congresional Medal of Honor of any Congress who believe that the Sandinistas hope which our Nation provides to oppressed ethnic group. want to live up to the agreements they have peoples throughout the world. The best and Mr. Speaker, the Hispanic community has signed. What do you tell them? the brightest of foreign lands have contributed enriched American society beyond measure. 25056 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS September 22, 1988 This is why we must continue our efforts to ANOTHER WARNING TO STOP QUESTIONNAIRE RESULTS address the many problems which threaten to FRIGHTENING OUR NATION'S prevent Hispanic-Americans in our generation SOCIAL SECURITY RECIPIENTS HON. ANTHONY C. BEILENSON from participating fully in our society. We must work to ensure that there are no barriers for OF CALIFORNIA Hispanic-Americans in the areas of employ­ HON. C.W. BILL YOUNG IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ment, housing, and education. OF FLORIDA Thursday, September 22, 1988 Mr. Speaker, as we celebrate National His­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Mr. BEILENSON. Mr. Speaker, I take this panic Heritage Month, let us all reaffirm our Thursday, September 22, 1988 opportunity to share with my colleagues the commitment to insuring that equality of justice results of a questionnaire on six domestic Mr. YOUNG of Florida. Mr. Speaker, once and opportunity are enjoyed by all Americans. issues that I sent my constituents in August. again I take to the well of this House to im­ The results of the poll are, I think, interest­ plore our Nation's political leaders to put an ing and significant. For example, on the ques­ PROMOTING A BETTER INTER­ end to talk that Social Security benefits must tion of how to pay for long-term nursing and NATIONAL UNDERSTANDING be reduced to lower our Federal deficit. Talk home health care for the elderly and disabled, of tampering with the Social Security System almost half of those who responded (49 per­ HON. GERRY SIKORSKI needlessly frightens many of our Nation's 36 cent) said they were willing to pay higher million Social Security beneficiaries. For many taxes for a government program similar to OF MINNESOTA of these older Americans, Social Security pro­ Social Security and Medicare that would cover IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES vides their only source of income and they all or most long-term health care costs. An­ Thursday, September 22, 1988 fear the devastating affect that any reduction other 37 percent said they would prefer a pro­ in benefits would have on their ability to make gram that would pay for half to two-thirds of Mr. SIKORSKI. Mr. Speaker, I would like to ends meet each month, let alone provide for the cost of nursing home and home health honor a unique international relationship by medical care or other unexpected expenses. care, with patients paying the rest of the costs veterans groups. The American Legion Post I have repeatedly challenged political lead­ themselves, either through out-of-pocket pay­ 566, Blaine, MN, is a Twin Club with the Royal ers of both political parties to stop scaring ments or supplementary private insurance. British Legion Club at Walton-on-the-Naze, Social Security recipients with this type of talk. Only 14 percent feel that no new program is Essex, England. This Twinning of the Veter­ My latest plea is directed at the National Eco­ needed. This means that 86 percent of all ans Clubs came about when one of the Amer­ nomic Commission, whose cochairman Tues­ those who responded are willing to pay in ican Legion members from Blaine, MN-Earl day raised the specter of Social Security cuts some way for a Federal program that would Czech-visited the Royal British Legion in to reduce Federal spending because, and I help cover catastrophic nursing home and England in December 1984. He proposed the quote him here, "We have to go to Social Se­ home health care expenses. uniting of the clubs. The proposal was accept­ On another health insurance issue, 65 per­ curity * * * because that is where the money ed and there has been a correspondent rela­ cent of the respondents think the Federal is." tionship since-including the exchange of vet­ Government should require employers to pro­ As I have said often, it is phony reasoning erans publications, letters, and transAtlantic vide a minimum level of health insurance for to believe that reductions in Social Security telephone calls. their employees. benefits will lower our Federal deficit. The This relationship between the two clubs is Regarding ways to combat AIDS, those who Social Security trust funds were established indeed special. From a review of files of the responded divided almost evenly (49 percent by Congress to be independent of the general Royal British Legion Headquarters, Pall Mall, yes-51 percent no) on whether they would London, England, it appears that this is the Federal budget. Social Security is a self-sup­ support a program to distribute free, clean porting system where only such Twinning among the thousands of employees and employ­ needles and syringes to drug users to help American Legion Posts and the Royal British ers pay into the trust funds from which benefi­ stop the spread of AIDS. Sixty percent of the Legion. ciaries receive their monthly benefit checks. respondents would support Federal legislation As a furtherance of the relationship, the Funds in these Social Security accounts are to provide antidiscrimination protection for per­ Blaine American Legion invited the Royal Brit­ used only to pay Social Security beneficiaries sons with the AIDS virus. ish Legion Officers from Walton and their and cannot be used to pay for other programs On family and child care issues, 67 percent soccer team to participate in the Liberty Cup such as national defense, education, or farm of those who responded think the Federal Government should require businesses with Tournament that was held in conjunction with programs, or to reduce our Federal deficit. 20 or more workers to give unpaid family and the USA Cup Tournament in Blaine, MN, in The only reason we should ever consider leg­ medical leave to their employees, while 56 July 1987. The visit was a success. Not only islation affecting the Social Security System is percent oppose the Act for Better Child Care did the Legion sponsored team win the first to strengthen the program's long-term stabili­ bill to subsidize the cost of child care for low­ place trophy, but a healthy exchange of ideas ty. My message to the National Economic income and middle-income working families at and a better understanding of the cultures of a cost to the taxpayers of $2.5 billion a year. the two countries take place. Commission is that the sooner they put out of their mind any thoughts of reducing Social Se­ And, finally, on the question of illegal drugs, A reciprocal visit to England has been ar­ 67 percent support stiffer penalties for person­ curity benefits, the sooner they can get down ranged at the invitation of the Royal British al drug use as a means of getting more seri­ Legion. Sixteen members of the Blaine Ameri­ to making the difficult recommendations on ous about cutting demand for drugs in the can Legion and Auxiliary will participate in the how to bring Federal spending in line by look­ United States; 59 percent support a major in­ Remembrance Day memorial services on ing at the real programs that add to our Fed­ crease in the military's role in combating our Sunday, November 13, 1988, at Walton-on­ eral deficit. drug program; and a surprising 26 percent de­ the-Naze, England. This service will honor the As the representative of more Social Securi­ criminalizing the use of such drugs as cocaine service personnel from World War I and sub­ ty recipients than any Member of this House, and heroin. sequent wars and conflicts who gave their and as the chairman of the House Social Se­ I find these annual questionnaires to be a lives in the defense of freedom. The American curity Caucus, I can assure our Nation's older valuable means of learning my constituents' Legion will carry the United States Flag and Americans that this Member of Congress will opinions on the major issues before us in the American Legion and Auxiliary flags in the continue to speak out vehemently against any Congress, and I thought my colleagues might parade and ceremonies in England. efforts to include Social Security reductions in be interested in seeing the results, too. I commend the committee of the American any plan to reduce our national debt. FAMILY AND MEDICAL LEAVE Legion Post 566 and the Royal British Legion Congress is considering a proposed Family for their efforts in promoting a better interna­ and Medical Leave Act which would require tional understanding between citizens of the businesses with 20 or more workers to give two countries. their employees up to three months unpaid, . - ··- ' . . ~·

September 22, 1988 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 25057 job-protected leave at the birth or adoption Percent cost of a generation of neglected and abused of a child, to care for a seriously ill parent B. Establish a program to pay for children. or child, or because of a worker's own seri­ half to two-thirds of the cost of Opponents of the bill say that it would ef­ ous health condition. nursing home and home health fectively limit parents' for day care, since Proponents say the bill would help care-requiring patients to pay the neither religious institutions, nor family strengthen the family and guarantee job se­ rest of the costs themselves, either members or neighbors who provide infor­ curity for employees who need to take leave through out-of-pocket payments or mal, unlicensed child care would be eligible for serious health care problems, and that supplementary private insurance. for the federal subsidy. They also argue Capitol Hill, Mike quickly rec­ the world's top thinkers in hypersonic flight. but also area law enforcers. Anyone who had ognized that his entreaties to the Justice De­ Conference speakers, which include the man­ the pleasure to work with Matilda could tell partment would prove fruitless and that legis­ agers of the United States National Aero­ you all al:lout the outstanding work that she lative redress was the only real solution. Space Plane Program and the leaders of the contributed to the Department of Motor Vehi­ Working with another great humanitarian-the British, French, German, Japanese, and cles. She took a personal interest in every in­ late Bayard Rustin, Mike diligently set about Soviet hypersonic development programs, will dividual case that came before her at the de­ his task of sensitizing Congress to the plight discuss with participants the technological, partment. Indeed it is refreshing to know of the Haitians. His weapons were the indis­ legal and policy challenges raised by hyper­ somehow who is so dedicated and helpful. pensable f~cts and figures upon which sound sonic flight. For over 8 years Matilda has been instru­ legislation must always be based and an un­ It is the interdisciplinary approach of this mental in aiding government officials with their wavering belief in the just nature of his cause. conference, which is the unique hallmark of efforts to fight drunk driving. She is in charge Against this background, I introduced legis­ the newly formed space studies department at of revoking suspended licenses and has au­ lation during the 98th Congress to allow Hai­ the university's center for aerospace sciences, thority over the department's driving while in­ tian and Cuban refugees who arrived in the that may be of the greatest importance to us toxicated cases. In order to wage a legitimate United States prior to 1982 to become lawful here in the Congress. Not only are first-rank fight against drunk drivers, this country needs permanent resident aliens. And it was with the scientists and engineers participating in the dedicated citizens such as Matilda Zemsky. able and unselfish assistance of Mike Hooper conference, but many of the best economic, Her efforts to help foster driver safety are well that we were able to move that bill through legal, and political minds from around the known in the Queens County area. the House. Unfortunately, the legislation was world are looking at how interested nations­ Mr. Speaker, Matilda Zemsky has received not acted upon by the Senate. But Mike was their governments, businesses and universi­ accolades from many law enforcement organi­ not discouraged and ultimately, we prevailed ties-can work in collaboration and in produc­ zations, including the Federal Bureau of Inves­ ar.d in the 99th Congress the Haitian Adjust­ tive competition to develop these technologies tigation, the Department of Transportation, ment Provision was incorporated into what and systems to benefit human kind to their and the New York Police Department. They later became Public Law 99-603-the Immi­ fullest potential. have highlighted her work with the Depart­ gration Reform and Control Act of 1986 With the combined efforts of many nations, ment of Enforcement, particularly commend­ [IRCA]. we can realize hypersonic flight by the turn of ing her efforts in cooperating with law officials. September 22, 1988 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 25061 I would like all of my colleagues to join me retirement years as a leader in Medford civic Thus, since she was no longer a minor, her in thanking Matilda for her hard work and affairs. He is a member of several veterans' name was removed from the family petition. dedication to such a worthy cause and to wish organizations and is past commander of the When Jorge Gonzales brought his family to her the best of luck in her future endeavors. American Legion Carter Post #16. Elmer, re­ America in 1986, his daughter, Maria Linda, cipient of numerous awards and citations, was was left behind in the Philippines. TRIBUTE TO FOUR OUTSTAND­ a cofounder of the Medford Improvement As­ Since that time, Maria Linda, applied for a sociation and has served in several key mu­ ING RESIDENTS OF MEDFORD second preference immigrant visa. That visa nicipal volunteer assignments, within Medford, was granted, but it was estimated by the U.S. for former mayors and city managers. He is Embassy in the Philippines that there would HON. EDWARD J. MARKEY looked upon as an "Elder Statesman" by be at least a 6-year wait until her preference OF MASSACHUSETTS members of the community within which he number would come due. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES resides. The bill we are considering today, H. R. Thursday, September 22, 1988 Mabray Kountze, 76, youngest of the surviv­ 3238, states that the priority dating of a sec­ ing family members, retired in 1970 from the ondary preference visa would not apply in this Mr. MARKEY. Mr. Speaker, today I rise in U.S. Post Office Department. Mabray, a self­ case. This was the approach suggested by order to pay a special tribute to four outstand­ educated, well-known historian and journalist, the House council for a private bill in this in­ ing Afro-American residents of the city of has published two books focusing on the lives stance. The end result would be the expedited Medford, MA, located in the Seventh Congres­ and accomplishments of Afro-Americans re­ immigration of Maria Linda Sy Gonzales. sional District, which I represent. The four siding within the Boston suburban communi­ House policy states that private relief bills residents of whom I make mention have lived ties over the past 200 years. In the fall of like this should only be considered in cases of in Medford for a combination of 340 years. In 1964, Boston College awarded its annual such an extraordinary nature that an excep­ recognition of their longevity, plus their many Black Historian Griot Award to Mabray. In July tion to the law is needed. This is clearly such outstanding civic, literary, and artistic contribu­ 1988, the Medford Cooperative Bank, in com­ a case. tions to their community and State, I would memoration of its 150th anniversary, request­ The Gonzales family waited some 11 years like to pay honor to these persons, the four ed that Mabray put a time capsule, to be for their immigration to America. When they surviving of nine children of Hilliard and Made­ opened in the year 2036, in its vault. The con­ applied, Maria was 1O years old. I believe that line Kountze, namely: Madeline Dugger Kelley, tents contain the contributions of Afro-Ameri­ despite the fact that she turned 21 shortly Vivien Fisher Russell, Elmer B. Kountze, and can people living within Boston and surround­ before the family's immigration, the intent of Mabray Kountze. ing communities over the past two centuries. the law has been met. She waited her turn Madeline Dugger Kelley is the oldest living Mr. Speaker, the four individuals to whom once and should not have to wait a second member of the Kountze family. Madeline is 91 we pay tribute today are truly living examples time. years old, spry, active, and remains continual­ that we, the Members of the U.S. Congress, Finally, Mr. Speaker, I wish to add one per­ ly interested in helping and serving her com­ should acknowledge with respect, pride and sonal note. I have met with the Gonzales munity. Madeline's first husband, Edward dignity for the manner in which they have lived family on numerous occasions. They are a Dugger, a lieutenant colonel in World War I, and served their families, community, State, decent, hard-working, Christian family, who died in 1939 at the age of 44. Together, they and country. We wish them many more are looking forward to becoming American citi­ had six children, four daughters and two sons, healthy, productive, and happy years of life, zens. Since their immigration, this decent the oldest of whom was 19 years of age at and may God continue to bestow merciful family has been split apart and they should be the time of his father's passing. Madeline, blessings upon them and their families. reunited. raising the children alone, employed full-time, I thank you for this opportunity to tell you stressed, to her family, amongst other things, about this case and I thank my colleagues for unity, religion, sense of self-worth, education, POSITIVE ACTION ON H.R. 3238 their support of this legislation. and the giving of self, to make the world a The wheels of bureaucracy move slowly­ better place in which to live. Edward and Mad­ HON. JIM BUNNING and maybe in the case of immigration there is eline's children graduated from college and OF KENTUCKY nothing that can be done to speed up the each, like their parents before them, have IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES process because of the huge number of made a significant mark upon the world in Thursday, September 22, 1988 people who wish to come to this country. their own unique respective way. Madeline, However, we do not have to allow those over the years, selfless, caring and giving to Mr. BUNNING. Mr. Speaker, I would like to wheels of bureaucracy to crush a family. The her family and others, has received numerous take this opportunity to thank the Judiciary passage of this bill today moves us one step awards and citations, among them, Mother of Committee for their positive action on H.R. closer to correcting a great injustice. the Year-Commonwealth of Massachusetts 3236, the private relief bill I introduced on the in 1952, the first Afro-American to receive this behalf of Maria Gonzales and which was ap­ notable distinction. Madeline retired from her proved by the full House this morning. I espe­ BROTHER GEORGE SYNAN F.S.C. position as adjudicator-Veterans' Administra­ cially want to thank my good friend and fellow HONORED tion in 1967, and from that day to this, contin­ Kentuckian, RON MAzzou, for the assistance ues to serve in many different capacities for he provided in making it possible to move this HON. DENNIS M. HERTEL her community and State. bill to the floor. OF MICHIGAN Vivien Fisher Russell, wife, mother, civil I think that it is important that the Members IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES servant, artist, retired from the Commonwealth of this body know the case of Maria Linda of Massachusetts in 1971. Following her re­ Gonzales, so that they will understand that Thursday, September 22, 1988 tirement, she was able to renew a lifelong in­ private relief was indeed justified in this case. Mr. HERTEL. Mr. Speaker, I rise today with terest in art and many of her paintings have In 197 4, Jorge Gonzales' brother signed a great admiration and pride to honor Brother been prominently displayed in public buildings petition to bring Jorge and his family to Amer­ George Synan F.S.C. On Sunday, October 2, througt1out the city and local exhibitions ica from the Philippines. At that time, Jorge's 1988, he will mark his 60th anniversary as a throughout the State. Vivien's many civic affili­ daughter, Maria Linda, was a mere 1O years Christian Brother. Brother George has the re­ ations, devoted to upgrading and improving old and her name was included on the petition markable ability to bring love and joy into the quality of life for all persons, coupled with list. every person's life he touches. He has given her artistic talents, deserve special recogni­ In 1964, the family received notice from the unselfishly to the young men he has taught for tion. U.S. Embassy to prepare their travel papers over 40 years. Elmer B. Kountze, 64, husband, father, re­ for immigration and wait to be called in for an Brother George made his vows for life on tired Army officer of World War II and a retired interview. Again Maria Linda's name was on August 30, 1936. He then received his first as­ correctional officer, Massachusetts Depart­ the petition. signment after taking his vows at De La Salle ment of Corrections, 1973, has been actively By the time that interview was granted in Collegiate in Detroit, Ml, on August 31, 1936. engaged for the better part of his post Army 1985, Maria Linda Gonzales had turned 21. He traveled to his new school and community 25062 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS September 22, 1988 on September 2, 1936. He was welcomed by and ash. It was a fertile and giving land with a States team at the Olympic World Champion­ Brother Malachy the prinicpal of De La Salle climate as attractive as its geography. ships where 60 countries will compete. With Collegiate. The early history of the community is impre­ his past history of obtaining nothing other than Brother George's teachings of social sci­ cise but legend has it that the explorer Gaspar gold medals, as he did in 1986 at the world ence, Latin, and English helped to widen the de Portola and Father Crespi worshipped championship in Europe, he will undoubtedly horizons of many young men. Brother George under the unbiased branches of the great contribute greatly to our team's showing in had a great interest in athletics and became Charter Oak in 1770. Seoul. involved with the school team sports and The oldest building is the Adobe Flores, As an athlete, attorney and humanitarian, served as athletic director. built around 1845. It was used by Mexican Doug has consistently proven himself to be This humanitarian used his summers to fur­ General Flores just prior to his surrender to committed to excellence. Mr. Speaker, we can ther his own education. He also spent 30 General Fremont, an action which ended hos­ all learn as citizens and especially as public summers volunteering to assist delinquent tilities between the United States and Mexico. servants by Doug's example. From his work boys throughout the United States. The first business in South Pasadena was with children to fight drug abuse, to his inspi­ In 1932, Brother George made the following the Oak Hill Dairy, started in 1870 by David rational work with other physically challenged resolution that he strives to live by: Raab. Another early landmark was the gra­ individuals, he has proven to all of us that he 1. I will try to teach my boys earnestly cious 400-room Raymond Hill Hotel, which is truly an American champion. and will try to motivate them to be good was constructed in 1886. Subsequently razed I take great pride in calling Doug Heir a students and Christian gentlemen. by fire, it was rebuilt in 1909. friend and ask that all of my colleagues join 2. I will be especially concerned for those One of the communities earliest national at­ me paying tribute to a great American. As I who are poor, those who have limited learn­ tractions was the Cawston Ostrich Farm, ing skills. applaud his commitment to persevering in the 3. For this purpose I will try to work with which opened in 1896 and featured beautiful true spirit of the Olympic games, I also ap­ the students both in and out of class so that gardens and 250 ostriches. plaud the support that his family and friends they will enjoy fulfilling tasks even those Obviously, many things have changed in have given him over the years. With his coura­ that may be difficult. South Pasadena in the last 1O decades. The geous spirit, Doug will certainly ensure that 4. It is important to know the parents of orange groves are gone. The Raymond Hill the Olympic spirit will burn brightly in the many the boys in order to be able to be more ef­ Hotel is gone. The ostriches and vineyards years to come. fective in their formation. This involves have gone. But while some of the old physical dealing with parents who may be difficult at characteristics have passed on with time, times or who have difficulty in managing what remains as strong as ever is the sense TRIBUTE TO VICTORIA CLAFLIN­ their children. WOODHULL-MARTIN 5. I do enjoy the thought of need for of community in South Pasadena. It is a city being very compassionate with the children with strength and character and pride. And it of single parents whether they be widows or is a city with an admirable history. It is all HON. MARCY KAPTUR widowers, whether they be single parents these traits that South Pasadena seeks to OF OHIO due to death, separation, or divorce. In this honor and remember during its centennial IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES connection I will be rather attentive to celebration. Mr. Speaker, it is an honor for me Thursday, September 22, 1988 single women. to play a small role in this worthy tribute. 6. I will try to give good example at all Ms. KAPTUR. Mr. Speaker, This year, 1988, times so that my students might develop a marks the 150th anniversary of the birth of sense of sharing or concern for their fami­ TRIBUTE TO A COURAGEOUS Victoria Claflin-Woodhull-Martin. On Septem­ lies and their friends. I see the need for con­ ATHLETE cern for the sick and the bereaved. ber 24, in her hometown of Homer, OH, a tes­ 7. It is important to pray for them so that timonial dinner will be held in her honor. I they may remain in God's favor and be a HON. JAMES J. FLORIO would like to take this opportunity to tell the force in the church, the community at large. OF NEW JERSEY Congress and the American people of this Brother George Synan has great love for his IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Ohioan's life and contributions to women of America. students, their families, and the community at Thursday, September 22, 1988 large. The people that he has touched with his Victoria Woodhull was one of our country's life also have great love and admiration for Mr. FLORIO. Mr. Speaker, it is my pleasure first outspoken feminists. She dedicated much him. to bring to the attention of my colleagues a of her life to the fight for women's suffrage. My dear colleagues, I ask you to join me, man who truly represents the Olympic spirit as She spoke incessantly on the topic, bringing and the many friends of Brother George he prepares to depart for the Disabled Olym­ in crowds of thousands to hear her. She pub­ Synan, in honoring a person so very much ap­ pic World Games being held in Korea. lished the Woodhull and Claflin Weekly, a preciated throughout the Detroit community, Doug Heir was an 18-year-old all-star col­ small newspaper that carried articles about as well as the State of Michigan, for giving so lege football player, working as a lifeguard, Woodhull's opinions on suffrage, civil rights, much to so many. when a tragic diving accident rendered him a and economic equality for women. quadriplegic. Undeterred and supported by his Woodhull was the first woman nominated family, friends, and his courageous spirit, for President of the United States. She was SOUTH PASADENA CELEBRATES Doug continued on with his college education the Presidential candidate for the Equal Rights lOOTH BIRTHDAY and on to law school. As a partner with the Party in 1872, an election in which woman firm of Morgan, Bor, Bornstein & Heir, Doug were not allowed to vote. The Equal Rights HON.CARLOSJ.MOORHEAD has excelled in his profession and brings a Party won about 3,000 of the over 6 million OF CALIFORNIA unique understanding to the law, with a spe­ votes cast. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES cial emphasis upon the tragedy and pain felt Woodhull was also the first woman allowed by an injured person and their family. Through to address the Congress. On January 11, Thursday, September 22, 1988 his membership in many organizations that 1871, she testified before the House Judiciary Mr. MOORHEAD. Mr. Speaker, I very much assist the injured, he has proven to be a com­ Committee regarding woman's suffrage. She appreciate this opportunity to bring to the at­ passionate, thoughtful representative both in argued that the 14th and 15th amendments tention of my colleagues in the U.S. House of and out of the courtroom. Indeed, Doug has included women in the definition of "person" Representatives the centennial birthday cele­ recently been honored as one of the Nation's and therefore gave women the right to vote bration of South Pasadena, CA. best lawyers by "Who's Who in American and all other privileges of citizenship. South Pasadena is a small but wonderful Law" and is a nationally syndicated writer. Woodhull had a colorful history, which may community within the boundaries of the 22d In addition to Doug's success in his chosen be why she has been largely ignored in tradi­ Congressional District. The name Pasadena is profession, he has also proven to be a star as tional text books. As a young woman, she a Chippewa Indian word meaning "valley be­ an athlete who is ranked first in the world in traveled with her family as a medicine and for­ tween the hills." It was a valley blessed with field events. In October Doug will depart for tune-telling show. She and her sister, Tennes­ orange groves, vineyards, jacarandas, oak, Seoul, Korea as a member of the United see Claflin, thereafter worked together as September 22, 1988 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 25063 clairvoyants. Victoria and Tennessee moved become the exclusive personal manager for Long-time aid to Congressman Stephen to New York in 1868, befriended Cornelius Michael Jackson, the world's most popular en­ Solarz, Lewan is a trouble-shooter extraor­ Vanderbilt through his interest in spiritualism, tertainer. He supervised the promotion of Mi­ dinaire for the Jewish community and sets and with his assistance opened a stock bro­ things into motion immediately. He receives chael Jackson's solo album "Thriller," which an urgent call from a local Williamsburgh kerage office in New York. She ran the stock was purchased by more people than any rabbi, which spawns a call to the State De­ brokerage at a profit until 1873 when reces­ other · album in history. He planned and partment. Within minutes the dust begiils sion and negative publicity about her personal launched the Jackson family's spectacular to settle. An apparently overzealous official life drove away her customers. Victory tour and Michael Jackson's worldwide at the State Department unwittingly reject­ Woodhull was criticized harshly not because solo tour that shattered records in Europe and ed the young fiance's visa, thinking it was of her stance on the women's vote but be­ Japan. As he noted when Frank M. Dileo made under false pretenses. (Indeed a cause of her opinions on the institutions of Artist Management, Inc., opened its doors in common way to apply for entrance into the marriage and the family. As a divorced woman country is through arranged and then "an­ 1984, it was "just me, two assistants, and the nulled" marriages). And since the Israeli from the lower class, she had little in biggest star in the world." bochur had met the Williamsburgh girl only common, socially, with the better known and Even though Frank has become a pillar of once-and a year ago at that-the document historically praised feminists of the period, no­ the music industry internationally, his roots in did seem suspicious. tably Susan B. Anthony and Elizabeth Cady Pittsburgh remain deep. He grew up on Edger­ Michael Lewan to the rescue. Familiar Stanton. Unlike other prominent feminists who ton Avenue, in the Point Breeze section of the with the procedure of shidduchim amongst were wed to Victorian values, Woodhull be­ city; he attended St. Bede's grammar school; the observant-where arranged marriages lieved that family life had to be changed his very first job-when he was just 6 years are not the exception but the norm-he asks before women truly could be liberated. She old-was working for his father at Dileo's the official to reconsider this important decison. Verdict? The bochur boarded a described the traditional institution of marriage Tavern; and he graduated from Central Catho­ flight to the U.S. the very next day. as "enslavement of women." lic High School in 1966, where he was a de­ Lewan describes himself as having been It was these beliefs that caused her political fensive guard on the football team. interested in politics even "as a kid and in downfall and subsequent treatment in history. On September 22, Frank's family and college" during the anti-war movement in Press coverage turned from her quest for the friends in Pittsburgh are celebrating Frank the 60's. Then in 1972, while busy working right to vote to her social and moral stances. Dileo Day. There will be a ceremony in his for George McGovern in Brooklyn, he met Woodhull announced publicly that marriage honor at his alma mater, Central Catholic Stephen Solarz, then a young State Assem­ laws should be repealed. She then sought to blyman. A friendship struck up which has High. It gives me great pride to join my fellow lasted many productive years. diffuse the public criticism she was receiving Pittsburghers in congratulating Frank and Just a year after that first meeting, Solarz by writing exposes about the hypocrisy of Vic­ wishing him continued success in what is al­ ran for Borough President of Brooklyn. It torian morals, hoping the public would recog­ ready a very impressive career. was Lewan who worked full time on the nize that social behavior accepted in men campaign. When Solarz lost, Lewan DAN QUAYLE, voted THE 20 MILLIONTH GI BILL of independent grocers and food distributors. against the provisions which have given Social PARTICIPANT TO BE HONORED Burt also has given generously of his time Security its $40 billion surplus. and energy to help meet the needs of our Franklin Delano Roosevelt started Social community. Among his numerous volunteer Security-the Dukakis administration will con­ HON. G. V. (SONNY) MONTGOMERY roles, he has served as chairman of Boy's tinue this legacy into the 21st century. OF MISSISSIPPI Town of Italy of Western New York, chairman IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES of the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra's major gifts campaign, chairman of the National Con­ THE INSTALLATION OF MR. Thursday, September 22, 1988 ference of Christians and Jews, chairman of ARTHUR RAWERS AS COM­ Mr. MONTGOMERY. Mr. Speaker, June 22, several fundraising efforts for Children's Hos­ MANDER, FIRST DIVISION, THE pital, and chairman of the United Way. Burt AMERICAN LEGION 1988, marked the 44th anniversary of the GI bill of rights. has made a significant contribution to helping The GI bill has educated millions of ex-serv­ improve the quality of life for western New HON. WILLIAM 0. LIPINSKI icemen and women, their dependents and sur­ Yorkers. OF ILLINOIS Again, I want to congratulate Burt on receiv­ vivors, since World War II; it has stimulated ing two very well-deserved awards that recog­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the growth and expansion of institutions of nize his tremendous dedication to both his in­ Thursday, September 22, 1988 higher learning; and, it has helped generate dustry and his community. Mr. LIPINSKI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to billions of dollars in the form of tax revenues recognize Mr. Arthur Rawers, a resident of my from these hard-working veterans who honor­ district who will be installed as commander of ably served their country in war and peace. TRIBUTE TO ALFRED A. the First Division of the American Legion on The Veterans' Administration has identified HOPKINS October 15. the 20 millionth participant in the series of four Mr. Rawers' service to his country began in GI bill education assistance programs, the the U.S. Navy during World War II. He spent newest of which is called the Montgomery GI HON. C. THOMAS McMILLEN his time in the Navy aboard the light cruiser bill. This program is available not only to OF MARYLAND U.S.S. Dayton CL 105 in the Central Pacific. active duty personnel, but also to members of IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Following his war experience, he became the Selected Reserve and the National Guard. Thursday, September 22, 1988 active in the American Legion Post No. 687 in The 20 millionth participant is Steven C. Stickney, IL, eventually becoming commander Scott. He will be a senior this year at Ohio Mr. MCMILLEN of Maryland. Mr. Speaker, it of the Post, and in the 5th District Council. State University in Columbus, OH, pursuing a is my privilege today to bring this House's at­ Presently, he is involved with the Legion's Dis­ degree in business administration. Mr. Scott tention to a fine citizen in my district who will trict, Division, State, and National Committee served honorably in the U.S. Army from July soon retire. Alfred A. Hopkins will retire as on Education and is vice chairman of the Le­ sports editor of the Annapolis Capital in early 25, 1985, to July 17, 1987. In addition to at­ gion's National Committee on Education. It is October after 20 years with the paper. tending school full-time, he also participates in from these beginnings that he will rise to I've known Al for many years and like many assume the commander's position in the the Reserve Officers Training Corps [ROTC] in Anne Arundel County, have enjoyed reading American Legion's First Division (Cook program and is a member of the Ohio Nation­ his reports and columns. Not only has he cov­ County), Department of Illinois. This role is, of al Guard. ered local and state sports with professional­ course, important within the national organiza­ Mr. Speaker, this fine young American was ism and charm, he has also served on the An­ tion because of the 266 individual American honored today at a reception in the House napolis City Council for more than 20 years. Legion Posts and 38,000 members included in Veterans' Affairs Subcommittee hearing room. As a sportsman turned politician myself, I the First Division. I know my colleagues join me in wishing this have a special place in my heart for another Mr. Rawers has also, with dedication and young man well in his educational and career sportsman turned politician. If Al isn't covering loyalty, served his community well. He has pri­ pursuits. a Navy football game or Annapolis soccer marily contributed to his community through game, he's off walking the neighborhoods of

19-059 0 -89-38 (Pt. 17) 25066 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS September 22, 1988 our city, checking with his constituents on now, with just the passage of time, as many sils, pots and pans, blankets, and bedding to their concerns. as half of these alarms are useless because be sent to Jamaica. Their first relief plane car­ We'll all miss Al's reporting and presence at they have not been properly maintained. Their ried doctors and medical supplies and the the Capital. His love of local sports and dedi­ owners have allowed the batteries to wear next plane was loaded with badly needed cation to the profession for over two decades down or they have removed them without re­ food items donated by Florida sugar farmers. is the mark of a true champion. I'm sure I placing them. Mr. Speaker, when I heard about this, I speak for all his fans in the Annapolis area in The resolution we are introducing today called to commend them and learn more offering best wishes during his retirement. designates October 30, as "Fire Safety at about their efforts. This is what they told me: Home Day: Change Your Clock, Change Your "We consider Jamaican cane cutters who PERSONAL EXPLANATION Battery." By focusing on October 30, the day work in our industry during harvest not only when all Americans reset their clocks from our employees but also our friends and neigh­ daylight saving time, we hope that the ritual of bors. If similar destruction hit our local farming HON. PETER A. DeFAZIO resetting clocks will remind Americans to take area, we would be at our neighors' side help­ OF OREGON an extra minute to make sure the smoke de­ ing. We feel the same way about our Jamai­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES tectors in their homes are functioning. can neighbors." Thursday, September 22, 1988 I urge all of my colleagues to join us as co­ My colleagues, this is truly a humanitarian Mr. DEFAZIO. Mr. Speaker, I noted with sponsors of this resolution. effort. It's characteristic of the American farm­ concern that I am recorded as not having ers' empathy for other victims of natural disas­ voted on approval of the conference report on TRIBUTE TO EDWARD MILANO ter. Florida's sugar farmers are to be com­ the Department of Interior and related agen­ mended for their "good neighbor" actions. cies appropriations for fiscal year 1989. I was HON. BARNEY FRANK present at the time of the vote last Thursday OF MASSACHUSETTS TAIWAN'S POLITICAL SUCCESS and cast my vote by electronic means in favor IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES of the conference report. The Interior appropriations bill is critical to Thursday, September 22, 1988 HON. MICHAEL G. OXLEY my district as it funds the Forest Service and Mr. FRANK. Mr. Speaker, I read with great OF OHIO Bureau of Land Management stewardship of sadness on Wednesday about the death of IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the forests of my district. It also funds energy Edward Milano, a distinguished and coura­ Thursday, September 22, 1988 conservation research and fish and wildlife geous labor leader who served in a series of Mr. OXLEY. Mr. Speaker, our friends, the programs of importance to the Pacific North­ important positions with the International Taiwanese, will be celebrating the 77th anni­ west. Ladies' Garment Workers Union. versary of the founding of their nation on Oc­ I wish to commend the Committee on Ap­ Eddie Milano was a major figure in labor af­ tober 10 this year. I join Taiwan's many propriations for its efforts on this legislation as fairs in New England when I first went to work friends in the United States in congratulating well as its speedy production of the bill. I am in city hall in Boston in 1968, and his commit­ Lee T eng-hui and his people. sorry that my effort to cast a vote in favor of ment to social justice was widely recognized In the last 2 years, Taiwan has taken gigan­ the conference report was not recorded. at that time as one of the most important tic strides toward becoming a fully democratic assets that working men and women had in government. In July 1987, Taiwan abolished the New England area. Eddie Milano joined HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION 660, martial law and enacted a new national securi­ the ILGWU in 1930, and gave it extremely dis­ FIRE SAFETY AT HOME DAY­ ty law which enhanced the rights of assembly tinguished service for decades. On his return CHANGE YOUR CLOCK, and association and gave greater freedom to from service in World War II, he went to work CHANGE YOUR BATTERY the press. In fact, in the last year, 1,400 sepa­ in the Ohio/Kentucky region of the ILGWU rate street demonstrations have taken place and progressed to be the assistant regional in different parts of Taiwan, fully indicative of HON. DOUG WALGREN director in 1954. Later, he became supervisor a free people exercising their rights. Moreover, OF PENNSYLVANIA of the northeast department and in 1967 he in the last year, thousands of Taiwanese have IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES was elected a regional vice president and di­ returned to mainland China to visit their rela­ Thursday, September 22, 1988 rector of the New England region. I worked tives and friends. This is yet another indication closely with him on the range of issues that Mr. WALGREN. Mr. Speaker, today I am in­ of the willingness of the Taiwanese Govern­ he cared about so deeply. He was a great troducing a joint resolution, together with Con­ ment to allow its people freedom of move­ friend, a dedicated union officer, and a man gressman WELDON of Pennsylvania, Con­ ment. who believed deeply in extending the benefits gressman BOEHLERT of New York, and Con­ Taiwan's political success, I hope, will be a of American prosperity to all of our citizens. gressman MURRAY of Pennsylvania, to focus good example to other countries aspiring for We in New England will all miss him and I attention on the importance of keeping smoke political change and democratization. Once extend my condolences to his friends and alarm batteries in operating condition. This act again, my congratulations to President Lee. alone would save lives and prevent the de­ family on the loss of this very impressive indi­ struction of billions of dollars of property. vidual. This bill urges all Americans to take a H.R. 2857 moment on October 30, while they reset their FLORIDA SUGAR FARMERS clocks from daylight saving time, to check HELP JAMAICA'S HURRICANE HON. RICHARD K. ARMEY their home fire safety devices. This simple act, VICTIMS OF TEXAS which takes only seconds, can mean the dif­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ference between life and death. HON.Ede la GARZA Thursday, September 22, 1988 Every year 500,000 fires occur in homes OF TEXAS Mr. ARMEY. Mr. Speaker, I'm very pleased throughout the United States. These fires IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES cause over 6,000 deaths and 300,000 injuries. today that the House passed H.R. 2857, a bill Investigation by the U.S. Fire Administration Thursday, September 22, 1988 for the relief of Christy Carl Hallien. For over 4 and other fire safety officials reveals that most Mr. DE LA GARZA. Mr. Speaker, Florida years, Mr. Hallien has sought legislative relief of these tragedies could have been avoided if sugar farmers are providing over a quarter of from the repayment of $18,913.21-plus ac­ the structures had properly functioning smoke a million dollars worth of relief to Jamaica fol­ crued interest-in relocation expenses which detectors. lowing the devastion created by Hurricane he received for his transfer from the U.S. In recent years, most Americans have re­ Giblert last week. Postal Inspection Service to the staff of the sponded to warnings of fire safety experts and When Florida sugar farmers heard about Department of Defense Inspector General. He installed smoke detectors. Three out of four the destruction, they immediately donated was reimbursed because of erroneous infor­ American homes have smoke detectors. But supplies such as canned goods, cooking utan- mation provided by a Defense Department of- September 22, 1988 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 25067 ficial. The Defense Department openly ac­ 2. There are still many in Britain who be­ a changed attitude to passengers. In the old knowledged its error and fully supported pas­ lieve that there should be a grand national days, I heard a story about a local authority sage of the bill. blueprint for transport services supplement­ which operated buses and received com­ ed by local plans and that by allocating re­ plaints from would-be passengers that the On my behalf and that of Mr. Hallien, I want sources, Governments can manipulate trans­ buses were driving past them while they to express our appreciation to Mr. Frank for port users towards their dictats-indeed it is waited at the bus stop. The local authority taking up and passing this bill in his Adminis­ universally so East of the Iron Curtain. replied: "It is impossible for drivers to keep trative Law and Governmental Relations Sub­ 3. I said there are three key elements to to their timetables if they have to stop for committee. Our thanks is also extended to reaching our goal ... deregulation, privati­ passengers"!-no bus operator would think Chairman RODINO and Mr. FISH for reporting sation and private investment. I begin with like that now. In fact, attitudes have H.R. 2857 out of the full committee. Knowing deregulation of the UK's internal air serv­ changed so much that in many places pas­ that not all private relief bills make it to this ices. sengers are now called "customers"! point, I was all the more grateful that the A few years ago we ended the British Air­ 11. Before deregulation, vast subsidies House considered this bill today. It will relieve ways monopoly between London and our were given by local authorities to bus opera­ major internal cities. After deregulation, tors to maintain their networks-profitable Mr. Hallien of an inequitable situation not of British Midland Airways began services on and loss-making services were treated collec­ his making. these routes, and British Airways responded tively. Under the new system, local authori­ to the challenge of competition. Customers ties can provide subsidy money only on on both airlines were treated like kings routes that would not run and that they COMPETITION AND CHOICE: THE rather than cattle. There were suddenly UNITED KINGDOM EXPERIENCE feel are socially necessary, and then only free newspapers, a hot breakfast in the after requesting competitive tenders for morning and free drinks and refreshments each route. The local authority specifies the HON. TOM DeLA Y throughout the day-things that in the route and the frequency and other details, OF TEXAS short internal flights within Britain we had and asks which bus operator can run it at IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES never had before. The results were more the least cost to the public purse. Results so customers, and more choice for those cus­ far show an annual saving of around 70 mil­ Thursday, September 22, 1988 tomers. lion dollars in subsidy money. Some local Mr. DELAY. Mr. Speaker, as my colleagues 4. I now turn to deregulation of Intercity authorities have even saved 60 to 70 percent so well know, there has been considerable buses. I know that you deregulated your of the money they previously paid out, and intercity buses in 1982, and we did the same that is without loss of route miles. debate recently within the United States tran­ thing at about the same time. The result of sit industry on the appropriate role of the pri­ 12. Naturally, there have been some draw­ making entry into our market easier was backs and some teething problems. In one vate sector in providing public transit service. that prices came down, passenger numbers or two cities, at the start, there were sud­ Under the current administration, the Urban went up and many hundreds-about 700- denly so many buses that traffic was con­ Mass Transportation Administration has en­ new services sprang up. More specifically, gested, and it took some time for stopping couraged greater use of private operators fare reductions have been about 40 per cent places to be rearranged. Some rural areas through competition. across the board, and passenger numbers lost their Sunday or evening services (a pre­ In this context, I believe it is helpful to have gone up by 45 per cent. Suddenly our vious trend over many years) though others review the experience of Britain, which over long-distance operators began caring about gained. One village in my own constituency customers and offering facilities such as has a bus service for the first time in 30 the past few years has completely deregulat­ video shows, toilet facilities and hostess ed both intercity and local bus service. Only years. One problem is that some through­ service of refreshments. ticketing schemes have disappeared in the those routes which do not attract a private op­ 5. Like you, we suffered a reduction of sharpness of new competition, but I think erator are subsidized, but only after competi­ service in some smaller communities. But over time operators will realize there are tive bidding of each route. generally speaking, there were many times benefits in cooperating with each other. An­ The results are dramatic. Intercity fare re­ over more winners than losers. other problem that concerns me is the diffi­ ductions have been about 40 percent across 6. We took the success of long-distance culty for the passenger in obtaining infor­ the board, and ridership has increased by 45 coach deregulation as a message: now was mation about the variety of services avail­ percent. By applying these lessons to local the time to tackle the 50-year-old system of able. We have never been as good at publici­ intensive regulation of our local buses in transit service, some local authorities have ty as you are in the United States. But local Britain. When I spoke to your Conference 2 authorities have powers to provide county­ saved more than 60 percent on the cost of years ago I explained in detail how our bus wide timetables, and many are doing so. operating transit service, without the loss of operators used to need a license to run on 13. All of these examples show how de­ route miles. any route; how an operator with such a li­ regulation and competition let a breath of In an address to the recent Urban Mass cense had a right to object to a competitor fresh air into antiquated systems and Transportation Administration's 4th Annual seeking to run on the same route. That habits. The passenger is no longer taken for Symposium on the Private Sector and Public meant our bus services were run by local granted on long-distance coaches, internal Transit, Britain's Minister of State for Trans­ monopolies. We all know how such trade air flights, or local buses. Choice and compe­ protection leads to inefficiency, high costs, tition are our best friends. port, the Honorable David Mitchell, M.P., re­ and scant regard for the customer. ported on these and other transportation de­ 7. I told you we were about to sweep away PRIVATISATION regulation developments in the United King­ this system, deregulate and open it all up to 14. I turn now to privatisation. Why is it dom. new entrants and to competition, and that I important? It seems odd that I should spell Mr. Speaker, I commend Mr. Mitchell's ad­ was confident there would be an improve­ this out in the land of private enterprise, dress to my colleagues attention, and include ment. You were too polite to express the but we British have had to learn from you it at this point in the RECORD. skepticism many of you felt. and perhaps we have applied some of what 8. I was impressed to read the very thor­ we learned with even more gusto than you TALK BY DAVID MITCHELL, M.P., MINISTER OF ough study of our experience of deregula­ have. STATE FOR TRANSPORT tion prepared by Harvard University for 15. Enterprises in the public sector are COMPETITION AND CHOICE: THE UK EXPERIENCE UMTA last year. I understand it is available protected and cossetted. The staff of such 1. The policy goal for Transport must be to delegates here, and I commend it to you. enterprises know the firm can't go bust. to make it available where people want it, May I briefly tell you where we are. They are unlikely to lose their jobs, restric­ when people want it and at a price they are 9. First, the route mileage being operated tive practices abound and management prepared to pay. is up about 12 percent. Second, innovation finds difficulty in being able to manage. Before I sit down today I hope to convince has been unleashed as a result of competi­ Such enterprises are able to borrow capital you of two things: based upon our actual ex­ tion. Two years ago there were practically at advantageous rates, and if they lose perience in the UK. no minibuses in my country. Now they oper­ money the Government picks up the bill. First, that this goal is best achieved ate in over 250 areas. They are able to reach This gives them an artificial advantage and through choice and competition. the parts that our large double-decker buses they can compete unfairly with the private Second, that deregulation, privatisation can't reach, such as dense housing estates. sector. and private finance are the keys to success. And they maneuver better in busy down­ 16. In 1982 we sold the National Freight It should not be assumed that my theme town streets. Corporation to its employees who renamed that choice and competition are the custom­ 10. Third, almost 400 new operators have it the National Freight Consortium. It is er's best friend is universally accepted. entered the market. Fourth, there has been currently Britain's biggest road freight, 25068 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS September 22, 1988 storage and travel business. About 65 per re-discovering that new transport facilities terms with our European neighbours, by cent of the total workforce are shareholders need not be provided by Government alone. eliminating our traditional sea barrier. and they have seen the value of their origi­ 22. I will mention first a couple of major 26. There have been many abortive nal shares increase 56-fold in 6 years. I am urban light railway systems. In terms of sys­ schemes over the past century to build that pleased to say that NFC is now pursuing an tems installed we are some way behind you Tunnel. Napoleon thought it a good idea­ expansionist business policy at home and in the United States. Perhaps we should but for reasons which we did not find at­ abroad, including here in the United States never have got rid of our trolleybuses and tractive. A Tunnel was started in the 1870s where they have recently purchased a con­ trams. We now recognize that as commuting by the London and South East Railway trolling share in Dauphin Distribution Serv­ time by road gets slower and slower that fense grounds. Another was started in 1973 employees for a public flotation at the end light railways have the huge advantage of when Edward Heath was PM. This was to be of this year. bypassing traffic jams and delivering people financed by taxpayers, but it was abandoned 17. Returning to the subject of buses, we around a city with less land take-up and at by the next Government as an economy realised when we were deregulating that if lower cost than heavy duty railways. And measure. In 1981 the British Prime Minis­ there was going to be a competitive market, what is more, they can be financed, in whole ter, Mrs. Thatcher, and the French Presi­ it had to be a fair market if it was to bring a or in part, by private investors. dent agreed that the two countries should go ahead with such a project, but crucially, maximum benefit to the consumer. This 23. Manchester is a large city in the north they agreed that it would be financed en­ meant privatising our National Bus Compa­ of England with a comprehensive rail net­ tirely by the private sector, without a public ny, a huge and powerful state-owned body work. But the railway lines from the north guarantee of any kind from either Govern­ that operated with 65 subsidiaries and domi­ and those from the south feed into separate ment. nated the market in many places. We were stations, on opposite sides of town. Getting 27. In 1985 detailed terms of an offer were advised to maximise the price by selling it as across town is difficult for passengers. So issued. The Company that won the contract one going concern and the National Bus the local authority has plans to link these would be given full freedom to set tolls and Company management recommended that stations with new trains running on streets to operate the Tunnel for 55 years, at which it be divided into four operating companies through the centre of the city. The old roll­ time the two Governments would inherit before selling it. ing stock will be replaced by light rail stock. this valuable asset. Four consortia submit­ 18. But we decided that we did not want The private sector is being asked to tender ted schemes. The winning tender was Euro­ four dominant operators which would, in for a combined build-and-operate contract tunnel's scheme for twin rail tunnels. They effect, run monopolies over large areas. In­ for the system. The successful bidder will will take ordinary passenger and freight stead we broke it up into 52 bus operating receive a public sector grant to cover part of trains, but it will also take specially built companies. Nearly all of them have now the initial capital costs. We believe the pri­ shuttle trains which cars, trucks and buses been sold and what particularly pleases me vate sec:.or here is best suited to give the will drive on to. The estimated total cost of is that 38 of them have been bought by the public the most benefits-namely competi­ financing the project was 10.5 billion dol­ local company's existing management. One tive prices at the tendering stage, rapid con­ lars. of the first to be sold in this way was Devon struction of the system, and efficient oper­ 28. There were doubts expressed that this General, where the management buy-out ation when the project is completed. could be raised. But in the event, many was inspired and led by a former bus con­ 24. There is a similar story with London's banks around the world were keen to lend ductor who had become the General Manag­ old Docklands, an area of eight square miles the initial 8. 75 billion dollars last summer. er. immediately to the east of London's finan­ And in spite of the unfortunately timed 19. I turn now to another state-owned cial centre. The port trade moved down­ worldwide stockmarket "crash" last company, perhaps more of a household stream in the 1970's, due largely to contain­ autumn, the Company raised all the money name in America than any other British erisation, and the area became derelict. In it needed. We stuck to our guns and not a firm. I refer to British Airways. In 1987 1981 the Government established the penny of taxpayers' money is invested in British Airways was sold as we believed it London Docklands Development Corpora­ the Company. Construction has begun and I could not achieve its aim of being the best tion with funds and powers to get regenera­ visited the site a few weeks ago with the airline in the world until it was freed from tion going. The Government paid for the Prime Minister. There will be 11 tunnelling the constraints of public ownership. In that first stage of the Docklands Light Railway, machines, costing over 10 million dollars event that sale netted 1.5 billion dollars for because we recognized how essential it was each-some working westward from France, our public purse and 1 million share applica­ to stimulate development. That first 7-mile some eastward from the White Cliffs of tions were received. phase cost 135 million dollars. In addition, a Dover. If I am invited back to one of your 20. These three examples show how we private consortium headed by Olympia and future Conferences, I expect to report to have used privatisation in the area of trans­ York is developing a 3 billion dollar office you in a couple of years' time that they port to increase competition among opera­ and commercial development scheme at have successfully met up. tors. I am convinced that this benefits the Canary Wharf. They are also contributing 29. So in my country, private investors are public in two ways. It benefits the travelling almost half the finance for a 263 million becoming more and more involved in public public who now have more choice, lower dollar extension of the Light Railway to the transport-in fact, in all forms of transport. prices and better service. But it also benefits heart of the City of London financial Under Mrs. Thatcher's Administration our those who don't travel but are consumers of centre. Perhaps even more interesting in economy is strong and growing. On this other goods and services which rely on the context of my talk today is the further Super Tuesday I should incidentally say cheap, efficient and transport services. But easterly extension of 5 miles which is being that there is no truth in the rumour that I do not deny that there is also a political financed entirely out of the enhancement of Mrs. Margaret Thatcher is in the running objective in our privatisation programme. land values which it will itself generate. for the republican nomination here. Private We in Mrs. Thatcher's Administration be­ 25. I want to end by saying a few words investment is encouraged and allowed to lieve that this is a way to spread wealth about the Channel Tunnel. This is the make profits. We believe we have shown widely within society. And that spreading Tunnel that will link Britain to the conti­ that new forms of transport can be provided wealth throughout a community is the best nent of Europe, Europe's largest ever civil by the private sector, that old forms can be defense against collectivism, socialism, and engineering project. When it is built, indus­ rejuvenated by transfer to the private sector an East European type of economy. tries in Northern England, Scotland and and that less regulation releases the natural 21. But Transport is a living, changing op­ Wales will have access by rail to Paris, Brus­ entrepreneur within our society. But above eration; it is not only a case of how do we sels, Cologne or Bordeaux. The Tunnel will all that choice and competition are the cus­ organize or finance existing systems, we are enable our industries to compete on equal tomer's best friend.