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THE LIQUIDATION OF ASSETS U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE, have failed to supply adequate labor for har- FROM THE POLISH-AMERICAN Washington, DC, September 11, 1998. vest. ENTERPRISE FUND Hon. LEE H. HAMILTON, The agricultural labor situation can be allevi- Committee on International Relations, House of Representatives. ated through action by the Federal Govern- HON. LEE H. HAMILTON DEAR MR. HAMILTON: Thank you for your ment. Under a reformed agricultural worker letter of August 10, 1998, to the Secretary, program, substantial opportunities will be OF INDIANA concerning the distribution of funds result- given to foreign workers who can often earn IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ing from any liquidation of assets of the Pol- significantly more in the United States than in ish-American Enterprise Fund (PAEF). The Thursday, September 17, 1998 their own country. Such reform reduces illegal Secretary shares your concerns about this immigration by creating a streamlined process Mr. HAMILTON. Mr. Speaker, 9 years ago important issue, and is aware how any deci- to temporarily legalize individuals who choose President Bush requested, and the Congress sion reached about the PAEF could establish a precedent for the future distribution of as- to work in the agricultural sector of the United authorized, the creation of Enterprise Funds sets from other Enterprise funds. States. for Poland and Hungary, in order to spur eco- As you well know, the fact that the PAEF I am working to include the Agricultural Job nomic reform and the growth of private enter- has been so successful poses some unique Opportunity, Benefits and Security Act, au- prise in these countries. problems when the issue of its dissolution is thored by Senator GORDON SMITH (R±OR), in The Polish-American Enterprise Fund raised. Due to the wide interest in the Fund, the final conference language of the Com- (PAEF) has succeeded in its mission, and is a number of varied proposals have been given merce, Justice, State and Judiciary appropria- to the Administration regarding how reflow now prepared to return the funds it originally funds should be handled. Administration offi- tions measure. The act was approved as an received from the U.S. government. cials have been consulting with key mem- amendment to S. 2260, the Senate Com- Because there are so many views inside bers of the Congress and their staff (includ- merce, Justice, State and Judiciary appropria- and outside the government about what ing those of your own), the PAEF Board of tions bill. It passed by a bipartisan vote of 68± should happen to assets of the PAEF, and be- Directors, the Polish government and the 31 in the Senate. Related House legislation cause the guidance provided by the Congress Polish-American community, to arrive at a did not contain the agricultural worker provi- 9 years ago on the disposition of those assets satisfactory solution. While a formula ac- sion. The Senate measure establishes a na- ceptable to all concerned has not yet been tional registry within the Department of Labor was neither clear nor explicit, I believe the achieved, we have and will continue to con- Congress should authorize, by statute, how sult with members and staff of the House to track agricultural job seekers. Employers the assets of the PAEF are distributed. It is International Relations Committee as part are required to first hire domestic workers important for Congress to make a decision on of this process. from the registry and are able to hire foreign this matter because it will establish a prece- We hope that this information has been workers if domestic workers are not available. dent for the distribution of assets from other helpful to you. Please do not hesitate to con- Housing or a housing allowance must be pro- Enterprise Funds in the future. tact us if we can be of further assistance in vided by growers, and the prevailing wage this or any other matter. rate must be paid. The prevailing wage rate is The text of my August 10, 1998 letter to Sincerely, the mid-point of all wages earned, and it is al- Secretary Albright and the Department of BARBARA LARKIN, State's reply of September 11th follow: Assistant Secretary, Legislative Affairs. ways higher than the minimum wage. On behalf of the farmers in the San Joaquin CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES, f COMMITTEE ON INTERNATIONAL RE- Valley in California, I urge the Commerce, LATIONS, HOUSE OF REPRESENTA- CALIFORNIA AGRICULTURE IS IN Justice, State, and Judiciary conferees to in- TIVES, CRISIS DUE TO LABOR SHORTAGE clude the Agricultural Job Opportunity, Bene- Washington, DC, August 10, 1998. fits, and Security Act in the final bill. I also Hon. MADELEINE K. ALBRIGHT, HON. GEORGE P. RADANOVICH strongly encourage all Members of the House Secretary of State, Department of State, to support its passage. A stable, reliable and Washington, DC. OF CALIFORNIA affordable food supply is dependent upon con- DEAR MADELEINE: I write regarding any de- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES gressional approval of this measure. cision you may reach with respect to the dis- Thursday, September 17, 1998 tribution of assets resulting from the liq- f uidation of assets of the Polish-American Mr. RADANOVICH. Mr. Speaker, as a Mem- Enterprise Fund (PAEF). ber of Congress from the San Joaquin Valley A SPECIAL TRIBUTE TO THE The SEED Act of 1989 does not give clear or of California, I am proud to represent the two BELLEVUE CITY SCHOOL DIS- explicit guidance on how assets from Enter- largest agricultural producing counties in the TRICT ON BEING SELECTED AS prise Funds should be distributed, once these United States. Currently, a severe shortage of ONE OF ‘‘OHIO’S BEST PRAC- Funds are liquidated, and I believe Congress labor is raising concern over the economic fu- TICES’’ should be involved in a decision on how as- ture of the agriculture community throughout sets from them are distributed. California. Agricultural production is nearly a HON. PAUL E. GILLMOR In particular, in the case of the Polish- $25 billion industry in the State, and California American Enterprise Fund, valued at over OF OHIO $250 million, I believe Congress should au- has the largest agricultural economy in the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Nation. Right now, farmers are competing for thorize by statute how assets from this Fund Thursday, September 17, 1998 are distributed. I appreciate that the legisla- the same scarce labor force as the raisin, tive process can be slow, but I believe a deci- table and wine grape harvest is entering its Mr. GILLMOR. Mr. Speaker, it is with great sion reached in this way will best represent peak and tree fruit growers are also harvesting pleasure that I rise today to pay special tribute a consensus that reflects the views of the en- in California. Simultaneously, apple farmers to an outstanding educational program from tire U.S. government. are beginning to pick their fruit in the State of Ohio's Fifth Congressional District. Today, the The consensus-building process is espe- Washington and are in need of labor. Califor- Bellevue City School District is receiving rec- cially important because a decision on the nia has not seen a labor shortage of this mag- ognition for its excellence in education by Polish-American Enterprise Fund will estab- lish a precedent for the distribution of assets nitude since World War II. being named as one of ``Ohio's Best Prac- from other Enterprise Funds in the future. The agricultural community has worked with tices.'' I appreciate your attention to this issue. numerous San Joaquin Valley Social Services Mr. Speaker, Ohio's BEST, which stands for With best regards, Departments and Employment Development Building Excellent Schools for Today & the Sincerely, Departments to provide needed labor from in- 21st Century, is an education partnership that LEE H. HAMILTON, dividuals who are unemployed or entering the seeks to identify and celebrate exemplary Ranking Democratic Member. workforce after receiving welfare. Such actions grassroots educational programs that have

∑ 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. E1744 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks September 17, 1998 proven to be successful in improving the per- this country. No one quarrels with the need to given annually to a college marching band of formance of Ohio's students. use any and all means to achieve this goal in- particular distinction and excellence. The students, parents, teachers, and admin- cluding seeking out those who would use their Longtime Michigan radio announcer Bob istrators of the Bellevue City School District place of employment to give drug dealers and Ufer declared that ``the four most anticipated and the entire Bellevue, Ohio community have smugglers a free ride into our cities and words on a football Saturday in Ann Arbor'' a great deal to be proud of in receiving this towns. And no one quarrels with the notion were ``Band take the field!'' The spirit and en- prestigious award. Without question, it takes a that if we have a few bad apples working in ergy the Band brings to each football game is special group of people and an enormous our ports, let's stop them from helping those a source of great pride to all Michigan fans. amount of effort and ingenuity to be selected who would poison this country with illegal There is nothing that can equal the experience as one of Ohio's BEST practices. drugs. of being at Michigan Stadium and joining ``all In being selected for this honor, the Belle- But make no mistakes about it. H.R. 3975 the Maize and Blue Faithful in a rousing cho- vue City School District displayed its success does not accomplish this goal and, in fact, rus of ``The Victors,'' as the Band marches in designing and implementing effective ap- would likely have adverse consequences on down the field forming the Block ``M''. proaches to improving the educational results those who are serious about blocking illegal A source of inspiration for all of the Univer- of its students. Ohio's BEST schools are cho- drugs at our borders and in our ports. It takes sity of Michigan family, we offer the heartiest sen based on several criteria including com- little imagination to conclude that if you want thanks and congratulations to the Michigan mitment to the cornerstone principles of: (1) to stop the infestation of our citizens with dan- Marching Band as they celebrate their Centen- high academic standards, (2) world-class gerous drugs, then make working men and nial Season. teaching and professional development, (3) women employed at the transportation choke f providing safe, secure schools for better learn- pointsÐsuch as longshore workersÐa major ing environments, and (4) state-of-the-art infra- part of the solution by enlisting them as part- INTRODUCTION OF THE NATURAL structures for the 21st Century. ners in this crucial endeavor. RESOURCES INSTITUTE ACT Mr. Speaker, the future education of our Let's not, because of political convenience, children is paramount to the future of our great demonize hard working port employees by HON. MICHAEL D. CRAPO nation. Each day, our schools provide our making all of them subject to expansive crimi- OF IDAHO leaders of tomorrow with the skills they need nal background checks with no limit and no IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES to begin the next century. The Bellevue City protections. By doing so we are passing value Thursday, September 17, 1998 School District is working to ensure our chil- judgments about their criminal records or in- dren are prepared to face the challenges of tentions with no justification other than anec- Mr. CRAPO. Mr. Speaker, I rise to introduce today and seize the opportunities of tomorrow. dote. Perhaps worst of all we are passing the Natural Resources Institute Act. This legis- I would urge my colleagues to stand and join these judgments without even giving all sides lation will help find solutions to many of the me in paying special tribute to one of Ohio's an opportunity to express their views before problems that affect the health of our environ- BEST practicesÐthe Bellevue City School the committee of jurisdiction. ment. District, and in wishing them continued suc- If we have drug problems in a particular port The United States is faced with the chal- cess in the future. let's do something about them. If drugs are lenge of protecting the environment, while f passing through our transportation choke maintaining economic growth. The use of our points let's give law enforcement authorities Nation's natural resources has resulted in a WESTERN HEMISPHERE DRUG strong economy, but has left a legacy of frag- ELIMINATION ACT the tools and resources to do their job. But let's not demoralize potential allies in the war mented land-use and regions of environmental SPEECH OF on drugs by declaring them a major criminal degradation, including areas in my home State threat and making them all prove their inno- of Idaho. Unfortunately, there has not been a HON. JERROLD NADLER cence. comprehensive and coordinated effort to ad- OF NEW YORK Stopping the use of our nation's ports to dress these environmental issues or an orga- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ship illegal drugs in the United States is a goal nized effort to help other communities from Wednesday, September 16, 1998 I strongly support. H.R. 3975 does not accom- making similar mistakes. I believe that many of these problems could be avoided or remedi- The House in Committee of the Whole plish that objective. I urge my colleagues to House on the State of the Union had under join me in opposing H.R. 3975 as a stand ated if the communities faced with land-use consideration the bill (H.R. 4300) to support alone bill or as part of any legislation to be decisions had access to sound scientific re- enhanced drug interdiction efforts in the consideration by this House. search. major transit countries and support a com- f Mr. Speaker, the Natural Resources Insti- prehensive supply eradication and crop sub- tute, using expertise from national laboratories stitution program in source countries: IN HONOR OF THE UNIVERSITY OF and universities, will provide communities with Mr. NADLER. Mr. Chairman, I rise in oppo- MICHIGAN MARCHING BAND access to sound scientific research when mak- sition to H.R. 3975, controversial legislation ing environmental and land-use decisions. In that would impose expensive, highly intrusive HON. LYNN N. RIVERS addition, the Natural Resources Institute will criminal background checks on our nation's OF MICHIGAN coordinate research efforts to solve real-world port employees. It is significant that this billÐ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES environmental problems. It will be particularly helpful in addressing problems associated with with all its ramificationsÐhas never been the Thursday, September 17, 1998 subject of a hearing by the Judiciary Commit- agriculture, logging, grazing, hydro-power, tee and to this day is not understood by most Ms. RIVERS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to fishing, mining, recreation, and other natural of the Members in this chamber. recognize the University of Michigan Marching resource activities. Today the House accepted by voice vote Band and their milestone Centennial Season. f this controversial legislation as part of H.R. In the fall of 1898, the Michigan Band first ap- 4300, the Western Hemisphere Drug Elimi- peared at a football game, with 25 members TRIBUTE TO JOHN LAPWORTH nation Act. This is no way for the House to performing only from the stands. From these conduct the people's business. humble beginnings the Michigan Band has HON. FRANK A. LoBIONDO At a time when we in Congress are attempt- grown in both size and stature to be widely OF NEW JERSEY ing to stem the flow of drugs into our commu- recognized as the pre-eminent college Michi- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES nities and schools, we are engaging in a gan Band in the country. Thursday, September 17, 1998 broad brush rush to judgment about America's The Band has had a rich history, full of no- port-side workers. The way to accomplish our table events. On January 1, 1948, the Michi- Mr. LOBIONDO. Mr. Speaker, John anti-drug trafficking goals is not by declaring gan Marching Band was the first Big Ten Con- Lapworth is the Cal Ripken of Postal Carriers. that all longshore workers, including those with ference Band to appear at the Rose Bowl in Lapworth who is a mail carrier in Cape May 20 or more years of service, are guilty. That Pasadena, California. Travelling to Los Ange- County in my district recently received the Na- is exactly what we are doing if H.R. 3975 is les in 1973, the Michigan Band was the first tional Safety Council's Million Mile Club's Safe enacted. collegiate band to perform at a Super Bowl. In Driver Award. Lapworth, who works out of the No one quarrels with the goal of finding 1983, the Band was honored as the first recip- Villas post office branch and lives in Rio methods to stem the flow of illegal drugs into ient of the Louis Sudler Trophy, an award Grande, has gone 35 years on the job without CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1745 an accident or a road violation. He has not ica. The bill before us today is not bad legisla- This gentleman has distinguished himself as a even been involved in accident that was not tion. It certainly provides the states and the community leader, a dedicated family man, his fault. He estimates he has driven more territories an opportunity to incorporate new and a decorated officer in the U.S. Army. The than 250,000 miles since joining the Postal anti-drug programs, along with other measures man I speak about today is Major General Service in 1964. He has traveled this vast dis- they are using, to fight the epidemic that has David H. Ohle. tance without so much as a speeding ticket or settled in our communities. The distinguished career of Major General a fender bender. Often times, I hear people speak of how iso- David Ohle began as he completed a Bach- John was honored recently at a breakfast lated the Island of Guam appears. My island elor of Science degree from the U.S. Military with his coworkers where he received a tro- is in the middle of the Pacific Ocean and thou- Academy in 1968. His military service spans phy, a plaque, and a $500 check for his ac- sands of miles away from the mainland United more than 29 years at various levels of com- complishment. I want to commend John States. But, on Guam, we feel and suffer mand and staff positions. He began his career Lapworth for his achievement and for his dedi- alongside any other small American town or as an Infantry Officer. A few of his commands cation to safety in the workplace. In our fast- metropolis. include a Ranger company in Vietnam, an in- paced society where everyone seems to be in In fact, it is speculated that Guam is fast be- fantry battalion at Fort Campbell, Kentucky, a hurry and terms like road rage are common- coming a location for the transshipment of ille- and an infantry brigade at Schofield Barracks, place, John Lapworth's defensive driving and gal drugs into America. Along this route, from Hawaii. commitment to caution is refreshing. Asia to America, many of the drugs make their Major General Ohle exemplifies the ideal of f final destination my island and their presence citizen-soldier. He has earned every decora- has affected our way of lifeÐmuch like it has tion he wears, among which are a Silver Star, TRIBUTE TO STEVE MANNING OF done across the United States. three Legions of Merit, and the Defense Meri- EAST LONGMEADOW, MA This legislation is good because it continues torious Service Medal. He has served his the dialogue that needs to be discussed. The country well, and will continue to do so in the HON. RICHARD E. NEAL very fact that we are on this floor today and future. Mr. Speaker, I ask that you join me in con- OF MASSACHUSETTS our words and gesticulations broadcast across gratulating Major General Ohle on his new as- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES America keep this issue in the minds of our constituents. signment as Deputy Chief of Staff for Person- Thursday, September 17, 1998 nel. Along with his new position, he will be I want to thank Mr. PORTMAN for the hard- Mr. NEAL of Massachusetts. Mr. Speaker, I work he has put into this legislation and en- promoted to the rank of three star Lieutenant rise today to pay tribute to a exemplary public courage for continuing dialogue on this issue General. On behalf of the Congress of the servant whose roots lie in my home district of to bring new programs and ideas, such as the United States and the people of this great Na- Massachusetts. For over 20 years, Steve Drug Free Prisons and Jails provisions in this tion, I offer our heartfelt appreciation to Major Manning has shown undivided dedication to bill and the assurances for Drug Free Schools. General Ohle for a job well done and best the people of Western Massachusetts. We need to continue our fight for our com- wishes for continued success. Steve is a highly respected attorney and a munities, our families and our children. f dedicated community activist. Mr. Manning f FRANCIS J. SALVERON, DISTIN- has been engaged in private law since June, GUISHED VETERAN AND COMMU- TIM HARTMAN, AN IOWA HERO 1996 concentrating in property law, estate and NITY LEADER corporate business matters. In 1976, he was admitted to the Massachusetts Bar and U.S. HON. GREG GANSKE HON. STENY H. HOYER District Court for the District of Massachusetts. OF IOWA OF MARYLAND In addition to his tremendous achievements, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Mr. Manning serves as adjunct faculty mem- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ber at Western New England College, Busi- Thursday, September 17, 1998 Thursday, September 17, 1998 ness Division. Mr. GANSKE. Mr. Speaker, I rise to pay Mr. HOYER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to Under his inspired leadership, he was elect- tribute to a young Iowan, Tim Hartman. pay tribute to Francis J. Salveron. Mr. ed and appointed to many public offices As reported in the Des Moines Register, this Salveron, 88, a retired Air Force master throughout Western Massachusetts. For the 17-year-old high school senior from Earlham sargeant and personal aide to General Doug- last 18 years, Steve has served as a remark- rescued an elderly man from a fire in the sen- las MacArthur during the general's triumphant able Selectmen for the town of East Long- ior's barn. Tim saw smoke from Willard return to the Phillipines, died August 23, 1998 meadow. He is a true family man and extraor- Barnett's barn on the morning of Thursday, at this Bladensburg home. dinary friend who I proudly commend and September 2, 1998. Mr. Barnett, who is 93, Mr. Salveron was about 32 years old when honor. was inside, having broken his hip while fueling he enlisted in the U.S. Army in Australia. He Mr. Speaker, I am privileged to represent his tractor. served for 10 years as a purser on a luxury such an outstanding individual and I join with Tim Hartman dragged Mr. Barnett to safety liner sailing between the Phillipines and Aus- the citizens of the Second Congressional Dis- shortly before the barn erupted in flames. His tralia. In 1942, Mr. Salveron's ship, the S.S. trict in offering a most heartfelt thank you for quick thinking and commitment to his neighbor Mactan, was one of the few ships to survive the service he has given to Western Massa- helped save Willard Barnett's life. the Japanese invasion. chusetts. At a time when the media likes to paint In February 1942, Mr. Salveron was aboard f teenagers as self-absorbed and apathetic, I a U.S. transport ship sailing from Melbourne to am pleased to share the story of Tim Hartman the Phillipines where the ship was met by Jap- DRUG DEMAND REDUCTION ACT with you. We would all do well to remember anese zero fighter planes and sunk. Mr. his selfless heroism. Salveron and about one-third of the ship's SPEECH OF Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to take this occa- crew survived. They floated in the sea for al- HON. ROBERT A. UNDERWOOD sion to salute Tim Hartman. most 12 hours before being picked up. The OF GUAM f survivors were then transported to Melbourne IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES for a recovery period. It was shortly after that HONORING MAJOR GENERAL Mr. Salveron was ordered to join General Wednesday, September 16, 1998 DAVID H. OHLE MacArthur in New Guinea to be his personal The House in Committee of the Whole aide. For three years he personally served the House on the State of the Union had under HON. ROBERT W. NEY general. Mr. Salveron was with General Mac- consideration the bill (H.R. 4550) to provide OF OHIO Arthur as they took the first step off the land- for programs to facilitate a significant re- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ing barge to wade ashore on October 20, duction in the incidence and prevalence of 1944 on Red Beach, Leyte. General Mac- Thursday, September 17, 1998 substance abuse through reducing the de- Arthur had fulfilled a promise to the Phillipine mand for illegal drugs and the appropriate Mr. NEY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay people and spoke those famous words, ``I use of legal drugs: tribute to a man who has dedicated 29 years have returned.'' Mr. UNDERWOOD. Mr. Chairman, I rise in of his life protecting the people of this great After the war, Mr. Salveron left General support of curtailing the use of drugs in Amer- Nation and ensuring the American way of life. MacArthur and reenlisted in the Air Force, E1746 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks September 17, 1998 where he became part of the official flight Mr. Speaker, this was the beginning of St. to mental health by supporting legislation and crew of, then, General Dwight D. Eisenhower. Paul's mission to proactively reach out to the programs that treat mental health problems as Mr. Salveron went on to serve as part of the community and making the tenets of the Meth- seriously as physical ailments and also pro- crew for the U.S. Secretaries of Defense and odist Church active and service-oriented. St. vide a seamless safety net which catches par- State until his retirement in 1963. Paul's current pastor, Dr. Henry L. Masters ents with such problems, placing their children Upon retirement, Mr. Salveron went on to Sr., not only continued that proactive service, at grave risk. devote his life to volunteer work in the city of but has also been the driving force in increas- Cultural isolation is another factor social Bladensburg, in my home State of Maryland, ing membership growth, creating an improved service experts cite as a factor leading to and to preserving the MacArthur legend. He infrastructure and doubling the church staff crimes of desperation. This incident brings to went on to found the General Douglas Mac- and budget. Along with this work, new min- light the problems new Americans face as Arthur Post of the Veterans of Foreign Wars istries have been developed to feed the home- they try to integrate into our communities. Too and was commander for 21 years. Mr. less, to take inner-city youth to summer camp often due to cultural conflicts, social service Salveron was also active in the Bladensburg and to teach pastors business skills. agencies have a difficult challenge effectively promotion committee. He distinguished himself Mr. Speaker, the work of St. Paul's is inno- reaching out to new immigrants. This is par- by restoring the Bladensburg Peace Cross vative, compassionate and much-needed. This ticularly true with the new Southeast Asian Memorial, and establishing the town's Korean has all resulted in a Dallas Community that is community in such places as Minnesota. Many and Vietnam memorials. In 1983, he was much stronger and closer. Therefore, the anni- came to the United States after fleeing their named outstanding senior citizen by the versary of the church means more than just a ravaged villages and living in refugee camps Prince George's County Maryland Jaycees. celebration for its leaders and congregation. It as a result of the Vietnam War. Now in the His military honors include a bronze star, a means that countless citizen from all walks of United States, many Southeast Asians are purple heart and three Presidential distin- life and backgrounds in the Dallas area are fractured families dealing not only with the guished citations. Mr. Salveron is survived by beneficiaries of St. Paul's 125 years of serv- mental scars associated with war, they are his wife of 66 years, four children, nine grand- ice. I join the many in congratulating St. Paul's also trying to break the cycle of dependency children and two great grandchildren. on this achievement and also in extending the and cope with the breakdown of the traditional Mr. Salveron dedicated his life to service in church the best wishes for another 125 years extended family structures. both the public and private sector. He was an of successful service. The City of Saint Paul has in recent years individual who stood out among his fellow sol- f become the home to the third largest popu- diers and showed strength of character during lation of new Southeast Asian refugees in the some very difficult times. I join the citizens of CHALLENGES FACING IMMIGRANT nation. Our community has been both blessed Bladensburg in recognizing his commitment to COMMUNITIES AND SOCIAL and challenged by this sudden demographic our country, our State, and their great city. SERVICE AGENCIES change. Today, Southeast Asians compose f 30% of the students in Saint Paul's public HON. BRUCE F. VENTO schools. Although many of these students are THE 125TH ANNIVERSARY OF ST. OF MINNESOTA succeeding academically and holding leader- PAUL UNITED METHODIST IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ship positions in their classes, the integration CHURCH OF DALLAS, TEXAS Thursday, September 17, 1998 of the Southeast Asian community has been uneven. A popular radio station in my area re- HON. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON Mr. VENTO. Mr. Speaker, I rise to express cently broadcast some remarks about the OF TEXAS my deep sadness over a tragedy that occurred Hmong community that were both culturally IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES in my district of Saint Paul, Minnesota. A demeaning and racist in nature. Such mes- young mother, Khoua Her, aged 24, is sus- Thursday, September 17, 1998 sages of intolerance not only serve to alienate pected of strangling her three sons and three new members of our community, they are bad Mr. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON of Texas. daughters, ages 5 to 11. When Saint Paul po- for the psyche of our nation and tear at the Mr. Speaker, I rise to recognize the 125th an- lice responded to the 911 call on September fabric of our society. This tragic loss of life is niversary of St. Paul United Methodist Church 3, they found the six children dead and Khoua certainly not solely the result of ethnic intoler- in Dallas, Texas. St. Paul has a rich history of Her semiconscious after trying to take her own ance, but certainly needs to be a recognition service and contribution to the surrounding life. Khoua Her has been charged with six that harsh ridicule and insults leave such a mi- community, It is indeed a historical pillar in the counts of second-degree murder in the deaths nority feeling isolated and desperate. As a na- city of Dallas that has strengthened its con- of her children: Koua Eai Hang, 11; Samson tion of immigrants it would be my hope that gregation. Throughout St. Paul's 125 years of Hang, 9; Nali Hang, 8; Tang Lung Hang, 7; A- we will greet new Americans with the open- service, the church has successfully created ee Hang, 6; and Tang Kee Hang, 5. She is ness and hospitable responses extended to innovative ministries to assist all segments of currently under psychiatric evaluation to gauge many of our grandparents and families. the community. her mental competence at the time of the slay- The City of Saint Paul and surrounding A historical landmark site located in the arts ing and ability to stand trial. communities are greatly shaken and con- district of Dallas, St. Paul is one of the oldest This is an occasion not only to mourn, but cerned by this tragedy. Our state and commu- congregations in the entire D.F.W. Metroplex. to reflect. I certainly do not excuse these hor- nities have been pro-active reaching out to St. Paul reaches out to many individuals in our rific actions and am confident that law enforce- these new Americans, but it is evident that diverse community. ment officials in Saint Paul are taking the more must be done and that Minnesotans are The congregation began as a mission from steps necessary to investigate this case. This painfully aware of the challenge. Hundreds of the Wesley Church in New Orleans, Louisiana, chilling incident does shed some light on spe- mourners have gathered to pay their respects in 1873. This great beginning was followed by cial problems and significant challenges facing to these six innocent children. My deep sorrow St. Paul becoming the first African-American our Minnesota community. is mixed with new hope that tragedies of this Methodist Church to be organized in Dallas by Recent press accounts highlight a 1995 magnitude can be prevented as we all work the direction of its first pastor, Rev. H. Boliver study conducted by the University of South together to reach out and address the prob- in addition, the first church building served as Carolina profiling mothers who have taken the lems in our communities. a school to educate the minds of African- lives of their own children. The study cites that f American children while serving as a church. 8 in 10 were mentally ill or had a low intel- The significance of this achievement was that ligence quotient. They also share what mental NATIONAL HUMANITARIAN AWARD it was the only vehicle to formally educate Dal- health professionals call ``life stressors,'' such FOR CHRISTINE BURRAGE las African-American children until the city built as poverty, many children, limited education its first public school for African-Americans in and low-paying jobs. This incident is just one HON. RICHARD E. NEAL 1884 across the street form the church. of many recent examples demonstrating the OF MASSACHUSETTS Two years later the Reverend G.W. Rich- need to make social services more accessible, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ardson organized Samuel Huston College, particularly in the area of mental health. The (presently Huston-Tillotson College, now in federal government has a responsibility to pro- Thursday, September 17, 1998 Austin, Texas) on February 22, 1876 at Dal- vide leadership in making mental health serv- Mr. NEAL of Massachusetts. Mr. Speaker, I las, where its first classes were held in the St. ices more accessible to the public. Congress would like to call to your attention the actions Paul Methodist Episcopal Church. must continue to demonstrate its commitment of a spectacular humanitarian, Christine CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1747 Burrage. She is a letter carrier in my home On January 14, 1979, he defeated Carlos REMARKS ON HILL INTER- town of Springfield, Massachusetts. Ms. Palomino for the World Boxing Council (WBC) NATIONAL CLAIM AGAINST THE Burrage has recently been honored as the Na- Welterweight title. KINGDOM OF SAUDI ARABIA tional Association of Letter Carriers' National On May 23, 1981, he defeated Maurice Humanitarian Award winner, an event I was Hope by knockout in the 12th round for the HON. ROBERT E. ANDREWS proud to attend. Junior Welterweight title. OF NEW JERSEY The letter carriers employed by the United IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES States Postal Service have the opportunity to Through his long dedication and success in positively influence the neighborhoods in boxing, Mr. Benitez has served as a role Thursday, September 17, 1998 which they work. Though the opportunity may model for millions of youngsters in the United Mr. ANDREWS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to present itself daily, not every letter carrier is States and Puerto Rico who, like him, dream join my colleagues in support of the claim filed willing to become a part of the community to of succeeding in the world of sports. by Hill International, Inc. against the Kingdom which they deliver mail. On the other hand, of Saudi Arabia. I have been involved in this Mr. Speaker I ask my colleagues to join me there are a number of letter carriers that be- fight with Hill since they approached Members in recognizing Mr. Wilfredo Benitez for his come deeply involved with the people in the and Senators for help more than five years contributions and dedication to boxing, as well communities through which their route takes ago, and I am dismayed by the refusal of the them. Christine Burrage is one such person. as for serving as a role model for the youth of Saudis to settle their debts with American Christine Burrage delivers mail in a poor, Puerto Rico and America. businesses. downtrodden neighborhood. She learned In the late 1970's, the Saudi Royal Commis- Spanish from her patrons in order to interact f sion refused to pay for $55 million in additional with them more effectively, and interact she engineering work required on a desalination has. Ms. Burrage gives food to those who CHAMBER AMBASSADORS SCORE plant in Yanbu City, Saudi Arabia. A com- cannot afford groceries, toys and clothing to AN ACE AT TEE OFF FOR SUC- promise negotiated three years ago by the late children in need, and all manner of relief for CESS ’98 Representative Bill Emerson remains unpaid victims of fire. The people to whom she deliv- by the Saudis. Saudi Ambassador Bandar is ers mail know that if they have a problem, now refusing to admit he ever asked Rep- Christine Burrage will do whatever she can to HON. JAMES A. BARCIA resentative Emerson to help broker the claim. help. OF MICHIGAN This is unconscionable. There are many children along her route In a recent discussion with Assistant Sec- whose family life is less than ideal. For these IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES retary of State Martin Indyk, I reiterated Hill children, and for many adults as well, Ms. Thursday, September 17, 1998 International's request for a meeting with Am- Burrage serves as a role model. She reminds bassador Bandar and interested Members of the children who follow along with her of the Mr. BARCIA. Mr. Speaker, if anyone wants Congress. With the expected visit of Crown value of an education and the rewards for to see the ingenuity of America, the spirit of Prince Abdullah to Washington, DC on Sep- hard work. She is also willing to take the time innovation, or the day-to-day application of the tember 24th, I would hope Ambassador Ban- to explain the many dangers associated with work ethic that has made our nation the envy dar would want to avoid an embarrassing situ- drugs. Christine Burrage does not only deliver of the world, there is no need to look further ation and arrange our meeting promptly. To the mail. She also plays the roles of social than the members of the Chamber of Com- continue his present course of action would worker, counselor, and teacher. She has be- merce. These men and women who provide reflect poorly on our friendly relations with our come an indispensable member of the Memo- opportunities for literally millions of Americans, ally in the Persian Gulf. rial Square community. never tire in trying to find new ways to run Hill International employees about 100 peo- In a time when the people of the United their own businesses more efficiently. ple in Willingboro, New Jersey which I rep- States are searching for heroes to look up to, resent. The failure of the Saudis to pay this some need only look down their own street. Next week the Michigan State Chamber of claim put the jobs of my constituents at risk. The real heroes are ordinary people who take Commerce will hold their Ambassador Con- I urge a quick resolution on this matter. the opportunity to do extraordinary acts of ference at Saginaw Valley State University, f kindness. People who are willing to take risks hosted by the Saginaw Chamber of Com- for the welfare of others are a credit to their merce. Nearly 200 Chamber members from IN HONOR OF STEVEN D. JACOBS town, their state, and their country. Christine throughout the state have registered for this Burrage is that kind of person and I feel hon- conference, more than for any prior con- HON. JERRY LEWIS ored and privileged to serve as her represent- ference. OF CALIFORNIA ative in Congress. There will be an outstanding program that IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES f will provoke and challenge those attending to Thursday, September 17, 1998 TRIBUTE TO WILFREDO BENITEZ think more about how to be more successful Mr. LEWIS of California. Mr. Speaker, today in business, increasing one's network, bal- Congressman GEORGE BROWN and I rise to- HON. JOSE´ E. SERRANO ancing work, family and volunteer obligations, gether to honor a great American, Steven D. expanding sponsorship of Chamber activities, Jacobs. I am proud to say that Steven is my OF NEW YORK and earning the continued support of existing IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES constituent, living with his wife, Deborah, in members. Given the outstanding efforts of the Victorville, California. Important to add, how- Thursday, September 17, 1998 Saginaw County Chamber of Commerce in ever, is that Steven's tireless and selfless Mr. SERRANO. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to planning this event for the past two years, I work crosses the boundaries of Congressional pay tribute to Mr. Wilfredo Benitez, an out- am confident that the time spent at this con- districts. As a very active member of the Vet- standing Puerto Rican athlete, who has been ference will be amply rewarded. erans of Foreign Wars (VFW) since 1981, Ste- a successful boxer. He was honored on Fri- The Chairperson of this event, Jean ven represents not only the vets in my district day, September 11, at the ``Centro Cultural George, has committed herself to making this but also many of the veterans who live in the Latino'' in my Bronx congressional district. event the best one of its kind, and I have Congressional district of my friend and col- Mr. Benitez was born in the Bronx, New every confidence that she will succeed. league, GEORGE BROWN. However, his service York, on September 12, 1958. His record does not end there. As two time All-American speaks volumes about his achievements: 53 Mr. Speaker, the community of business Commander, Steven has represented the vet- wins, 8 losses, 1 draw, 31 knockouts. He has men and women around this country have a erans of the entire State of California. Further- been in the Boxing Hall of Fame in Canastota, great deal of wisdom and real life experiences more, at this year's convention in Modesto, New York, since 1996. to share with their colleagues and to share Steven D. Jacobs was elected State Com- On March 6, 1976, at the age of 17, he de- with us. It is my pleasure to welcome the 1998 mander for the 1998±1999 year. feated Antonio Cervantes for the Junior State Ambassador Conference to Tee Off for Born in Hawthorne, California on October Welterweight title in 15 rounds. He is the Success '98 at Saginaw Valley State Univer- 27, 1949, Steven joined the Marine Corps youngest in boxing history to capture the sity. I look forward to learning from them, and after graduating from high school in 1967. In World Boxing Association (WBA) title. wishing them a most successful event. April 1968, Steven was sent to Vietnam to E1748 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks September 17, 1998 serve with the Marine Air Group 30 in Quang IN HONOR OF THE 25TH ANNIVER- Through his long dedication and success in Tri. Upon his return stateside, Steven was sta- SARY OF THE IMMACULATE boxing, Mr. Vasquez has served as a role tioned at Twentynine Palms, California until he HEART OF MARY GOLDEN AGERS model for millions of youngsters in the United left the service to go to college. Since 1990, States and Puerto Rico who, like him, dream Steven has worked for Target Distribution in HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH of success in the world of sports. Fontana, California where he is currently the OF OHIO Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me Planner and Scheduler for the Maintenance IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES in recognizing Mr. Wilfredo Vasquez for his contributions and dedication to boxing, as well Department. Also a family man, Steven and Thursday, September 17, 1998 his wife are the proud parents of six children, as for serving as role model for the youth of four girls and two boys, and three grand- Mr. KUCINICH. Mr. Speaker, I rise to honor Puerto Rico and America. children. the Immaculate Heart of Mary Golden Agers in f celebration of their 25th anniversary on Sep- Mr. Speaker, on October 3d, a reception will tember 20, 1998. TRIBUTE TO WEST VIRGINIA be held in Steven's honor in Ontario, Califor- The Immaculate Heart of Mary Golden JOURNALIST ERNIE SALVATORE nia. Since we can not be present for this Agers Club was founded on September 18, event, Congressman BROWN and I would like 1973, by a group of parishioners who recog- HON. NICK J. RAHALL II to honor Steven D. Jacobs today. We would nized the need to increase social activities for OF WEST VIRGINIA ask our colleagues to join us in celebrating the the senior members of the parish. Eleven IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES life and great contributions of a great Amer- charter members, along with Father Frank Thursday, September 17, 1998 ican. Bartnikowski, met and chose Helen Skuza as their first president. In 1985, Helen Skuza re- Mr. RAHALL. Mr. Speaker, I want to con- f tired, and Joseph Sommerfelt was elected to gratulate Mr. Ernie Salvatore on his 50th anni- serve as the next president. versary as a journalist for newspapers serving CONGRESSIONAL RECOGNITION OF Traveling is the favorite activity of the group. Huntington, West Virginia. KCOH, HOUSTON However, when traveling is not an option, so- Mr. Salvatore began his career as a journal- cial events prevail. Picnics, bingo and raffles ist at age 15 taking sports scores over the are enjoyed by the group on the holidays as telephone. A year later, he covered traffic HON. SHEILA JACKSON-LEE well as manning the Winter and Ice Cream court for the Greenwich Times in Connecticut Socials, Tumbola, Maverick, Instant Bingo and and served as sports editor for his high school OF TEXAS the Split Raffle. newspaper. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Throughout the last 25 years, the Golden In 1942, Mr. Salvatore joined the U.S. Army Agers have also promoted many philan- and served in World War II. After his dis- Thursday, September 17, 1998 thropical events. They have made generous charge as a staff sergeant in 1948, he en- rolled at Marshall University in Huntington, Ms. JACKSON-LEE of Texas. Mr. Speaker, contributions to the Friends and Parents of Retarded Children, Inc., the annual fireworks West Virginia where he met his future wife, Whereas, in recognition of KCOH's original Joanne Pinckard. Following graduation, Mr. owners Dr. John B. Coleman, Judson Robin- display at Morgana Park and continue to give money and food to the needy of their commu- Salvatore worked for the Huntington Advertiser son, Jr., Travis Gardner, Skipper Lee Fraizer, nity during the holidays. The Golden Agers as radio-TV editor until being named sports and General Manager/Owner Michael also hold an annual Rummage Sale and Card editor in 1953. After 14 years as sports editor, Petrizzo; and Party to raise funds to provide scholarships for he became executive sports editor for both the Whereas, KCOH was the first Black oriented the eighth grade graduates of Jesus and Mary Huntington Advertiser and the Herald-Dis- radio station in Texas and has been a source School. patch. In 1986, Mr. Salvatore retired from the of entertainment to the Houston community While organizing and participating in extra- Herald-Dispatch, but continues to submit col- since 1952; and curricular activities, the Golden Agers have umns from his home office. Mr. Salvatore hired the first woman to write Whereas, within the years of operation, never lost touch with their parish or their com- about sports at the Advertiser and has many KCOH has evolved from a sun up through munity. Over the past 25 years they have gen- admirers in West Virginia including Bobby sunset broadcaster to a twenty four hour erously donated their time and their money to better their community. We owe the Golden Pruett, the Marshall University football coach. broadcaster, continuing to provide quality pro- Agers a sincere ``Thank you''. ``He's an honest person,'' Pruett said. ``He tells gramming to the Houston community; and f it like it is. In all dealings with me he's been Whereas, former air personalities Gladys very honest, straightforward and he's treated ``Gee Gee'' Hill, Perry ``Deep Throat'' Caine TRIBUTE TO WILFREDO VASQUEZ me fairly. I've known him since 1961, . . . and and Clifton Smith set a precedence in the the thing I've learned about Ernie is that he broadcasting profession; and HON. JOSE´ E. SERRANO loves Huntington and he loves Marshall Uni- versity. But even though he has that strong Whereas, the current air personality Michael OF NEW YORK love, he's going to be honest to his profession Harris, having over 20 years of service, along IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES and honest to his reading public.'' with air personality Wash Allen, continues to Thursday, September 17, 1998 He and his wife, who will celebrate their abide by the standard of excellence by provid- Mr. SERRANO. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to 50th anniversary in January, have raised five ing quality programming; and pay tribute to Mr. Wilfredo Vasquez, an out- children and are the proud grandparents of six Wheras, programming like Person to Person standing Puerto Rican athlete who has been a grandchildren. I salute Mr. Ernie Salvatore for with Michael Harris and Confession with Wash successful boxer. He was honored on Friday, his tireless dedication to the Huntington com- Allen provide mediated forums for the commu- September 11, at the ``Centro Cultural Latino'' munity, the State of West Virginia, and his nity to express itself and discuss pressing in my Bronx congressional district. chosen profession. issues that affect the individual, community, as Mr. Vasquez was born on August 2, 1961 in f well as, the nation. BayamoÂn, Puerto Rico. His record speaks vol- umes about his achievements: 50 wins, 8 TRIBUTE TO AKTINA Now therefore, be it resolved that KCOH is losses, 3 draws, 37 knockouts. PRODUCTIONS most deserving for any and all applause and On October 3, 1987, he defeated by knock- commendations for their work in the area of out Chan Yong Park for the Bantamweight title HON. ROBERT MENENDEZ broadcasting and community service to all in 10 rounds in the World Boxing Association OF NEW JERSEY people and on behalf of the constituents of the (WBA). On March 27, 1992, he defeated Raul IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Eighteenth Congressional District of Texas, I Perez in 3 rounds for the Junior Feather- extend a sincere and hearty congratulations weight. Thursday, September 17, 1998 on your 46th Anniversary. Furthermore, I here- On May 18, 1996, he defeated Eloy Rojas Mr. MENENDEZ. Mr. Speaker, I rise today by grant Congressional Recognition to KCOH by knockout for the Featherweight title. He is to pay tribute to AKTINA Productions, a non- for Broadcasting Excellence and Quality Com- the only three-time champion in the same or- profit Greek-Cypriot-American radio program munity Programming. ganization. which offers stellar bilingual programming on CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1749 the airwaves of public station WYNE 91.5 FM their work that keeps the great state of Califor- School District a far better entity than she in the New York Metropolitan area. nia moving up and moving on. found. AKTINA Productions is unique not only be- What the League of California Cities does is Her service as Secretary of the Board for cause it is the only bilingual Greek-American strive to protect the local authority and auton- two years and as President for nine years is Radio Show presently airing in the United omy of the city government and assist Califor- testimony to both her commitment and her States, but also because it caters to all ethnic nia cities in offering their citizens the best leadership. It is truly fitting that she be hon- groups and ages. Its programming includes services possible. To help its members meet ored before the regular Board meeting on Greek songs and music, as well as hard the everyday challenge of running a city gov- September 21. news, special news reports and feature stories ernment, the League offers services, training, Mr. Speaker, when we express concern of wide public interest, including folk arts, and other programsÐall of which equip Cali- about our young people, or worry about the sports, radio, theater and the latest Greek hits. fornia's cities to meet their tremendous re- quality of public education, let us all be thank- Its informative newscasts and reports from Cy- sponsibilities far into the future. ful that people like Angela Fenton undertake prus and Greece, inform listeners of the Greek On any given day here in the House or that important work with a visionary sense of and Cypriot national issues. across the way in the Senate, you will find the future, a hard core realism of the needs of Every year, AKTINA Productions organizes several legislators who have previously served today, and an appreciation for what has come a cultural event to acknowledge the Greek and as mayors and council members of Califor- before them. I urge you and all of our col- Cypriot heritage. This year's event will cele- nia's cities and who have worked closely with leagues to join me in thanking Angela Fenton brate the unique customs and traditions of the League for the good of those cities. for her years of exemplary service, and in Asia Minor. The well-known dance Group It seems appropriate that the theme for the wishing her the very best for all of the chal- Terpshichore will present a Dance-Music Jour- League's Centennial is: ``100 Years of Work- lenges that life still has in store for her. ney from the Waterfront of Smyrna to the ing Together: Better CitiesÐA Better Life.'' For f Black Sea of Pontos and into the caves of the 32 million citizens of the state of Califor- POW/MIA RECOGNITION DAY Cappadocia. nia, the cities where they live and work and This event will also mark the tragic anniver- play and grow offer them just that oppor- tunityÐa better life, a better chance, thanks to HON. BENJAMIN A. GILMAN sary of the Greek expulsion from Asia Minor OF NEW YORK people working together. following the catastrophe at Smyrna in 1922. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES It was at Smyrna in 1914, that the Turkish Na- Mr. Speaker, it is with great pleasure that tionalists regime initiated a systematic cam- we recognize the League of California Cities Thursday, September 17, 1998 paign to eradicate the ethnic Greek population for 100 years of service to the people of the Mr. GILMAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to in Asia Minor, consigning and killing thou- great state of California. And it is with sincere remind my colleagues of the importance of sands of male conscripts into forced labor bat- wishes that our successors here in the House National POW/MIA Recognition Day, which talions and destroying Greek towns and vil- of Representatives have the privilege of work- falls on September 18, 1998. I urge my col- lages and slaughtering hundreds of thousands ing with this same institution 100 years hence. leagues to participate in recognizing America's of civilians in areas where Greeks composed f heroes; those who are presumed missing in a majority, including the Black Sea port of action. THANKS TO A DEVOTED Pontos and the areas surrounding Smyrna. Our Nation has fought six major conflicts in EDUCATOR AND LEADER Through this production AKTINA will be pay- its history. In those wars, over 500,000 Ameri- ing tribute to many Greeks who lost their lives cans have been taken prisoner-of-war. Those during the tragic events at Smyrna, including HON. JAMES A. BARCIA servicemen and women experienced numer- Metropolitan Chrysostomos, the spiritual lead- OF MICHIGAN ous hardships and treatment which could often er of the Orthodox Christians in Smyrna who IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES be described only as barbaric during the refused to abandon the city and was brutally Thursday, September 17, 1998 course of captivity. Those Americans impris- murdered by Turkish mobs with the consent of oned by the Japanese during World War II the Turkish police forces. Mr. BARCIA. Mr. Speaker, the future of our faced the worst possible conditions on cap- I would like to take this opportunity to con- Nation is in the hands of our young people, tivity and were firsthand witnesses to the utter gratulate AKTINA Productions both for the and our young people are both guided and depravity of their fellow men. service they provide to listeners in the tri-state molded by caring people who serve in our I have been a strong advocate of an ac- area, for ensuring that we never forget the educational system. While there is no doubt counting of our POW/MIA's since I first came tragic events at Smyrna by staging this pro- as to the incredible value of the effort provided to the Congress in 1973. I proudly supported duction, and to wish them well as they come by teachers, it must be remembered that with- the creation of the Select Committee on Miss- together on September 20, 1998 to celebrate out strong school boards to guide local edu- ing Persons in Southeast Asia, the National their Greek and Cypriot heritage. cation policies, teachers would have a far POW/MIA Recognition Days, and POW/MIA more difficult time achieving the goals that the f legislation because I believe the families of public has set for them. those who are missing in action deserve no A TRIBUTE TO THE 100TH ANNI- For the past thirty years, the Bay-Arenac In- less. Hopefully, 1998 will be the last year that VERSARY OF THE LEAGUE OF termediate School District has been well such an occasion will be necessary. My hope CALIFORNIA CITIES served by Angela V. Fenton, a dedicated lady is that by this time next year, our Government who had set her own clear goals when she will have obtained a full accounting of those HON. JERRY LEWIS started. She has served longer than any other brave Americans whose fates, at this time, are board member, and has now retired, having OF CALIFORNIA still unknown. successfully fulfilled each and every one of Permit me to focus special recognition on HON. LUCILLE ROYBAL-ALLARD these goals. She is being honored on Septem- those POW/MIA's from Korea and Vietnam. OF CALIFORNIA ber 21 for her accomplishments and her life- Despite the administration's best assurances IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES time of dedication. to the contrary, many of us remain uncon- Over the course of her tenure, Angela Fen- vinced that the governments of North Korea Thursday, September 17, 1998 ton had three goals. She wanted to establish and Vietnam have been fully cooperating with Mr. LEWIS of California. Mr. Speaker, my the Educational Center, which has been done the United States on this issue. Regrettably, colleague Ms. LUCILLE ROYBAL-ALLARD and I with the praise of the community and to the by normalizing relations with Vietnam, I be- rise today in order to pay tribute to the League great benefit of the many students who take lieve that we have withdrawn our leverage of California Cities, the organization that rep- advantage of it. She wanted to establish and over the Vietnamese Government on this resents the 471 incorporated cities of our manage the Vocational Center, and she has issue. home state, California. done exactly that, making what is known as In recent years, we have learned from testi- The League of California Cities was founded the Career Center one of the best of its kind mony presented to congressional committees a century ago by a small group comprised of in Michigan. She also wanted to locate a per- that Soviet and Czech military doctors per- 13 cities. In the century that has passed since manent building to serve the needs of Special formed ghastly medical experiments on U.S. its inception, the League has served as a vi- Education. This is in the process of being POW's in North Korea during the Korean war. brant, active forum where California city offi- completed. Her vision, her efforts, and her de- These experiments were used to test the psy- cials can exchange information and ideas in votion have left the Bay-Arenac Intermediate chological endurance of American GI's, as E1750 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks September 17, 1998 well as their resistance to chemical, biological, GUNMEN IN EL SAUZAL, MEXICO the funds necessary to pay off the debt. He and radioactive agents. Moreover, Soviet and succeeded. Czech intelligence agents helped organize HON. RON PACKARD Reverend Schatine then came, and wanted shipments of POW's to the U.S.S.R. during OF CALIFORNIA to help build a parsonage. The project once again proved to be overwhelming and satisfy- the Vietnam war, and that, at least, 200 were IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES sent between 1961 and 1968. ing at the same time, as Brother Hawkins ex- Thursday, September 17, 1998 It is my hope that this information will lead ercised his leadership of the parish. Reverend to a further clarification regarding the safe re- Mr. PACKARD. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to Toomey completed this phase before Rev- turn of any living POW's who may still be in inform the House that 19 men, women and erend Johnson came in 1942, who then captivity in Korea or elsewhere. children were brutally murdered early this oversaw a major expansion of the church. Reverend O.J. Steel organized the chorus and Americans should always remember the morning in El Sauzal, Mexico. This small town, added a baptismal pool to the church. love of country that America's veterans have a suburb of Ensenada, is just an hour south In 1956, Reverend Roosevelt Austin be- shown as well as their personal sacrifices, of the Mexican border, and not far from my came the Pastor, a post which he still holds courage, convictions, and dedication to free- home district in Southern California. today. His devotion and leadership have dom that these individuals have exhibited. According to news reports, some twenty people living in three neighborhood homes helped Zion Baptist Church grow, with a new Veterans Affairs Committee Chairman, the were jerked from their beds and lined up edifice and an educational expansion. He has gentleman from Arizona, BOB STUMP quoted a against a wall shortly after 4 a.m. this morn- been a most positive force within the commu- portion of President Abraham Lincoln's letter ing. They were then brutally gunned down nity, having been very active with the NAACP, to a mother who lost five sons on the battle- execution style, murdered in cold blood. OIC of Metropolitan Saginaw, Saginaw City field: Mr. Speaker, I hope the Mexican authorities Council, Second National Bank Board of Di- I cannot refrain from tendering to you the find these killers and put an end to the vio- rectors, President of the Wolverine State Con- thanks of the Republic they died to save. I lence which has plagued this region in years gress of Christian Education, and many other pray that our Heavenly Father may assuage past. We cannot afford an increase in drug civic and religious organizations. the anguish of your bereavement, and leave Throughout this time, the people who have you only the cherished memory of the loved and gang-related violence along our southern border. I urge my fellow southern California benefitted have been the thousands of parish- and lost, and the solemn pride that must be ioners who have found strength, guidance, yours to have laid so costly a sacrifice upon colleagues to join me in urging that we con- the altar of freedom. tinue to support our border patrol officers. and solace from Zion Baptist Church, its Pas- f tors, and its congregation. This 130 year testi- May it be of some solace to the families and mony of faith is something to be truly cele- loved ones of our missing and POW's that PERSONAL EXPLANATION brated. Mr. Speaker, I urge you and all of our there are many of us in the Congress commit- colleagues to join me in wishing Pastor Austin ted to a full and final accounting of our miss- HON. MICHAEL D. CRAPO and the congregation of Zion Baptist Church a ing. OF IDAHO most joyous 130th anniversary, and many IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES more to come. f f Thursday, September 17, 1998 TRIBUTE TO WILFREDO GOMEZ TRIBUTE TO THOMPSON VALLEY Mr. CRAPO. Mr. Speaker, I was not able to HIGH SCHOOL cast a series of votes on September 14, 1998. HON. JOSE´ E. SERRANO Had I been present, I would have voted in the following manner: HON. BOB SCHAFFER OF NEW YORK S. 2206, rollcall No. 426. I would have voted OF COLORADO IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ``aye''. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Thursday, September 17, 1998 H. Con. Res. 304, rollcall No. 427. I would Thursday, September 17, 1998 have voted ``aye''. Mr. BOB SCHAFFER of Colorado. Mr. Mr. SERRANO. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to H. Con. Res. 254, rollcall No. 428. I would Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to some of pay tribute to Mr. Wilfredo Gomez, an out- have voted ``aye''. the fine young people at Thompson Valley standing Puerto Rican athlete who has been a H. Con. Res. 185, rollcall No. 429. I would High School. The varsity cheerleading squad successful boxer. He was honored on Friday, have voted ``aye''. was awarded the Colorado High School Activi- September 11, at the ``Centro Cultural Latino'' f ties Association's academic champions award in my Bronx congressional district. for having the highest grade point average of Mr. Gomez was born on October 29, 1956 HAPPY 130TH ANNIVERSARY ZION BAPTIST CHURCH any school their size. I commend these young in Santurce, Puerto Rico. His record speaks ladies for their great academic achievement in volumes about his achievements: 42 wins, 3 addition to their hard work on the cheerleading losses, 1 draw, 40 knockouts. He is in the HON. JAMES A. BARCIA squad. Their dedication and drive is sure to Boxing Hall of Fame in Canastota, New York. OF MICHIGAN carry them to a bright and opportunistic future. On May 21, 1977, he defeated by knockout IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES I applaud Shari Robinson, their coach, for her Dong Kyum Yum in the 12th round to conquer Thursday, September 17, 1998 leadership. Mr. Speaker, I have no doubt that the World Boxing Council (WBC) Junior Feath- these young ladies: Allison Anderson, Laressa erweight title. He defended that title 17 times Mr. BARCIA. Mr. Speaker, the strength and stability that people find within their church is Branson, Shannon Curtis, Christine Foote, and won all the fights by knockout which set Jenny Giansiracusa, Sara Griebe, Sara Klaas, a world record. a divine power. And nothing is stronger than the stability provided by longevity. On Septem- Elizabeth Leon, Kristen McTeer, Jodi Naylor, On March 31, 1984, he defeated Juan ber 26, the Zion Baptist Church of Saginaw, Hilary Pederson, Britni Rhodes, Kirsta Rine- Laporte for the World Boxing Council Feather- Michigan, will celebrate its 130th anniversary hart, Jeanell Santee, Dana Terry, Allysian weight title in 12 rounds and on May 19, 1995 in a fashion that is sure to inspire every one Vissat, and Jamie Williams, will continue to defeated Rocky Lockridge for the World Box- of its parishioners. excel in their academic and athletic endeav- ing Association (WBA) Jr. Lightweight title. The members of today's church can look ors. Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Through his long dedication and success in back fondly upon the church's history and f boxing, Mr. Gomez has served as a role learn great lessons from the church's history. AN AMERICAN SUCCESS STORY model for millions of youngsters in the United While the church had a successful but non- States and Puerto Rico who, like him, dream eventful first 59 years, it has had a very active HON. PHILIP M. CRANE of succeeding in the world of sports. period since then. Reverend Reid became OF ILLINOIS Mr. Speaker I ask my colleagues to join me pastor in 1928. He committed the church to a IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES in recognizing Mr. Wilfredo Gomez for his con- $10,000 expansion package, only to have the tributions and dedication to boxing, as well as Great Depression place demands on the Thursday, September 17, 1998 for serving as a role model for the youth of church that it would not place on itself. It fell Mr. CRANE. Mr. Speaker, one of the sad- Puerto Rico and America. to the next pastor, Reverend Arnold, to find dest chapters in America's history is that of CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1751 her Indians. The U.S. government has, over As a result, average family income has of BBA, the incentive to home health agencies the years, waged wars against various tribes, soared from about $2,000 per year 35 years was to over-utilize services for patients be- as they forced others to relocate great dis- ago to around $24,000 per year today. Unem- cause that is how the agency made more tances from their ancestral lands. In the 20th ployment has been all but eliminated, and only about 3 percent of Choctaw tribal mem- money. In the BBA's prospective payment sys- century, Washington made American Indians bers are on welfare. Life expectancy is now tem (PPS) of the future, the incentive will be virtual slaves to the federal welfare system. 65–70 years, an increase of almost 20 years the opposite and there are real concerns As a student of history with some Cherokee from four decades ago. Infant mortality has about potential under-utilization of services. blood in my veins, I have had a keen interest now plummeted to below state and national The Medicare Home Health Case Manager in the plight of the American Indian. For that averages. Act would ensure that home health care deci- reason, I have been very encouraged and im- The average educational level of adult sions for long-stay patients were being made pressed with the efforts of Chief Phillip Martin tribal members has climbed from sixth grade by an independent case manager who in no of the Mississippi Choctaws. I have had the in 1975 to almost 12th grade today. Sub- way financially benefited by the length or type privilege of meeting Chief Martin, who has standard housing is virtually gone from the reservation, replaced by modern homes. In of home care provided to a patient. They presided over an economic renaissance in his short, on indicator after indicator, the would be paid by a Medicare fee-schedule tribe. Chocataws are now approaching middle class Instead of looking to bureaucrats on the Po- that would in no way be influenced by the American status. amount or type of care they recommend. tomac, the Choctaws looked to themselves In leading this long climb from the depths and took advantage of opportunities in the free of poverty and despair, Chief Martin has This idea is endorsed by the Medicare Pay- market to lift themselves out of destitution. achieved many accomplishments that show ment Advisory Commission (MEDPAC), a Now the reservation is a economic dynamo of he well deserves the Hero of the Taxpayer Commission appointed by Congress to provide industrial and commercial enterprises. In fact, Award we will happily present to him today: expert advice on Medicare and Medicaid pol- He has shown the way for American Indi- icy. In their March 1998 report to Congress the reservation is among the top ten employ- ans and tribes across this nation to climb ers in the entire state of Mississippi. out of government dependency and join in they recommended that such a case manager I commend to the attention of my colleagues the mainstream American economy. be adopted for the home health benefit. an article from the Wednesday, September 16, He has shown that the Enterprise Zone Their report states: 1998 edition of the Washington Times entitled model of economic development, with great- ``Choctaws' climb from despair'' written by ly reduced tax and regulatory burdens and Such an assessment would help to mini- Grover Norquist. Mr. Norquist describes the local control, can work incredibly well in the mize the provision of services of marginal most difficult of circumstances. clinical value, while ensuring that patients achievements of Chief Martin and the Mis- He has been the leader and innovator in receive appropriate care. Requiring case man- sissippi Choctaws which should be a good les- contracting out services and programs from agement of long-term home health users could son for not only other Indian tribes across the the Bureau of Indian Affairs and Indian improve outcomes for individuals with long-term country, but other communities as well. Health Service, so that now virtually all home health needs and at the same time slow [From the Washington Times, Sept. 16, 1998] Federal Indian programs and services for the the growth of Medicare home health expendi- CHOCTAW’S CLIMB FROM DESPAIR Mississippi Choctaws are run by the tribe tures. (emphasis added) rather than the federal government. He has (By Grover Norquist) There are also real-life examples of case Forty years ago, a long forgotten band of consequently shown how the federal role in Indians, the Mississippi Choctaws, were Indian affairs can be greatly diminished and management systems saving money and im- mired in the deepest of poverty, after 150 the role of tribes in running their own affairs proving care. For example, Maryland's Medic- years of decline from what was perhaps once greatly increased. aid program has a high cost user initiative Even though the tribe is effectively the the mightiest Indian nation in the South. which in FY 96 saved the state $3.30 for each state and local government for the Mis- Unemployment had long stood at about 75 sissippi Choctaws and provides all state and $1 spentÐa savings of 230%. The Health In- percent, and those who did work were poorly local services, Chief Martin runs it and has surance Association of America also commis- compensated sharecroppers. Life expectancy accomplished all of the above to boot with sioned a study of its member plans and found was only 45 to 50 years, and infant mortality virtually no tribal taxes. that rehabiltation/case management programs was the highest of any population in the United States. Eighty-five percent of Choc- f return an investment of $30 for every $1 taw housing was classified as substandard. spent. Local education stopped at the sixth grade. INTRODUCTION OF THE MEDICARE History has shown us that simply throwing The only health care was from a nearby fed- HOME HEALTH CASE MANAGER more money into home health is not the an- erally run hospital. Even in the 1960s, a local ACT swer for assuring that patients receive appro- newspaper called the Choctaw tribe ‘‘the priate care. Let's use this opportunity to make worst poverty pocket in the poorest state of HON. FORTNEY PETE STARK the union.’’ a real, tangible improvement in the quality of Then Chief Phillip Martin took over the OF CALIFORNIA care obtained by Medicare patients and simul- reigns of leadership for the tribe. Chief Mar- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES taneously save Medicare spending by reduc- tin’s insight was that his people were never Thursday, September 17, 1998 ing inappropriate visits. I look forward to work- going to climb out of this swamp of despair Mr. STARK. Mr. Speaker, I rise today with ing with my colleagues for passage of this im- by relying on federal handouts and bureau- portant legislation. crats. He realized instead that their only Representative BEN CARDIN (D±MD) to intro- hope was to turn to the private market econ- duce the Medicare Home Health Case Man- f omy and earn their own way. ager Act of 1998. The Medicare home health Remarkably, he understood that what benefit has received much attention this year. seemed to others like an economically hope- MEMBER OF INDIAN PARLIAMENT less enclave of despair had much to offer The reason for that attention has been the CRITICIZES INDIAN GOVERN- business and industry. The tribe’s reserva- dramatic growth of home health services over MENT’S ACTIONS tion was effectively an Enterprise Zone, with the past decade. tribal business exempt from all federal and The Balanced Budget Act of 1997 (BBA) state taxes, as well as all state regulations made a number of changes to the home HON. JOHN T. DOOLITTLE and many federal regulations. Moreover, the health benefit to help stem that growth. How- OF CALIFORNIA tribe had a ready and available work force ever, much more needs to be done. eager to be trained and perform well. The Medicare Home Health Case Manager IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Through long years of hard work, Chief Martin turned these assets into astounding Act is a double winner. It would simulta- Thursday, September 17, 1998 success. Today, the Choctaws are an eco- neously reduce Medicare spending on home nomic powerhouse, proprietors of a sprawl- health while improving the quality of the bene- Mr. DOOLITTLE. Mr. Speaker, on August ing, multi-enterprise, industrial and com- fit. It does this by introducing a new compo- 14, News India-Times reported that Kuldip mercial empire. They are the largest em- nent to the benefit: an independent case man- Nayar, a member of the Rajiya Sabha, the ployer in Neshoba County, and among the 10 ager. upper house of India's Parliament, came largest employers in the state. They now Today, home health care is prescribed by a under verbal attack for saying that Pakistan's have industrial plants on their reservation patient's physician, but then the actual plan of attack at the town of Doda came in retaliation under contract with Ford, Chrysler, AT&T, care is executed by the home health agency for similar acts by Indian agents in the Paki- Xerox, Navistar, American Greetings, stani state of Sindh. McDonald’s and others. They also now run treating the patient. This creates incentives one of the most successful casinos in the that have nothing to do with quality or appro- For this admission, some Indian Americans state, the Silver Star, opened just four years priateness of care. Under the cost-based reim- are trying to have him removed from Par- ago. bursement system that existed before passage liament, according to the article. Mr. Nayar E1752 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks September 17, 1998 has forthrightly stated Indian responsibility for the Indian government for Pakistan-spon- Age Senior Center, Inc. and the individuals the situation in Kashmir and has opposed the sored massacres in Kashmir, and vehemently who have made 25 years of service possible. Indian government's nuclear tests. supports the U.S. government protests against the Indian nuclear tests. Does this f Indian governments haven't always been lobby stand for India’s unity or does it wish the close friends with the United States and for its dismemberment? THANK YOU, RICHARD A. have often destabilized the region. It put the Nayar and his fellow co-conspirators will Prithvi missile on the export market a few do well to note that Kashmir is not about re- BRZEZINSKI years ago, some of which can even reach ligion. It is about freedom of religion. We parts of the United States. It has provided nu- urge the government of India and the Indian HON. JAMES A. BARCIA National Human Rights Commission to treat clear technology to repressive, anti=American OF MICHIGAN regimes such as Iran. The Indian government the Kashmiri Pandits as ‘‘internally dis- placed people’’ and stress the importance of IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES votes against the United States at the United providing conditions for their safe return to Nations more often than any other country ex- the valley. Thursday, September 17, 1998 cept Cuba, yet it remains one of the top five In light of such terrible tragedy of fellow Mr. BARCIA. Mr. Speaker, the quality of our recipients of U.S. aid. Indians in Kashmir, Nayar should be expelled lives is often measured by the people who we Not only India's neighbors, but also several from the Rajya Sabha. We also urge the pa- have the good fortune to know. For others, the of its constituent peoples have suffered at the triotic parliamentarians to take immediate action against Nayar for his treacherous and quality of their lives is the direct result of the hands of violent Indian governments. Inter- efforts by the people they are privileged to nally, the Indian government has murdered anti-national actions in the Rajya Sabha,’’ the organization stated. know. For virtually twenty-five years, the peo- over 250,000 Sikhs since 1984, more than ple of Bay City most definitely benefited from f 200,000 Christians in Nagaland since 1947, the concern and outstanding leadership of almost 60,000 Kashmiri Muslims since 1988, TRIBUTE TO MANHATTAN VALLEY Richard A. Brzezinski. This unequalled gen- and tens of thousands of Assamese, Tamils, GOLDEN AGE SENIOR CENTER, tleman passed away this summer, and will be Manipuris, Dalits, and others. In November INC. honored at a special meeting of the Bay City 1994 the Hitvada newspaper reported that Housing Commission on September 24. India paid the last Governor of Punjab, HON. JOSE´ E. SERRANO Richard Brzezinski was married to his wife, Surendra Nath, $1.5 billion to foment terrorism Pat, for forty-four years. Their two children OF NEW YORK in neighboring Kashmir and in Punjab, Rick Brzezinski and Terri Jozwiak, and five Khalistan as well. According to the State De- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES grandchildren learned well from a man who partment, between 1992 and 1994 the Indian Thursday, September 17, 1998 was active in his community, active in his government paid over 41,000 cash bounties to church, and committed this personal sense of police officers for murdering Sikhs. In one Mr. SERRANO. Mr. Speaker, it is with joy and pride that I rise to pay tribute to the Man- justice and his personal obligation to help case, the police event went so far as to kill a those in need. three-year-old boy and his father and uncle to hattan Valley Golden Age Senior Center, Inc., Dick worked at Dow Chemical for more than collect one of these bounties. which will celebrate its 25th anniversary of thirty years. He was actively involved in his We should also go on record demanding services to the seniors and the community on union, the United Steelworkers of America, that India fulfill its half-century-old promise of Friday, September 18, 1998. where he served as President of Local 12075 a plebiscite in Kashmir and that it hold an Manhattan Valley Golden Age Senior Cen- from 1982 to 1988. He worked extensively on internationally-supervised plebiscite in Punjab, ter, Inc. was founded in 1973 by a group of programs for the placement of the disadvan- Khalistan to decide the future of that country civic leaders and community residents of the taged and handicapped, helping many dis- in a free and fair vote. Upper Westside of Manhattan District Board #7 who understood the need to provide a vari- advantaged and handicapped individuals to I would like to submit the News India-Times ety of educational and recreational activities to find employment. article for my colleagues. our senior citizens. He was elected to the Bay City Commission [From the News India-Times, Aug. 14, 1998] The Center began its operations in two in 1973, until his election as President in KULDIP NAYAR FLAYED FOR ‘‘ANTI-INDIA’’ small rooms in the basement of the Grace 1977. He has been a member of the Bay REMARKS Methodist Church before relocating in 1981 to County Democratic Executive Board for the NEW DELHI: The recent statement allegedly a modern building in a residential area on past twenty years, and has been an individual made by Kuldip Nayar, veteran journalist 106th Street between Columbus and Amster- who has honored me with his support. Since and nominated member of the Rajya Sabha dam Avenues. 1980, he served as a member of the Bay on the Doda massacre has created a furor in The center provides advocacy and entitle- County Housing Commission which oversees the country. ment benefit services to help enhance an indi- federally assisted housing programs in Bay Nayar is now looked upon as a ‘‘treach- County. He was honored earlier this year with erous, anti-national element’’ for suggesting vidual's self-esteem and foster a greater the Alvira Long Memorial Award for Commis- that the massacre at Doda is only a retalia- sense of independence and self-reliance. tion by Pakistan for similar actions by In- On a daily basis, the Center, which is open sioners of the North Central Regional Council dian agents in Sindh. Monday thru Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 of the National Association of Housing and The comment which has been so strong has p.m., serves hot, nutritious meals to over 150 Redevelopment Officials for his commitment to even taken up editorial columns of the coun- seniors. his agency and to the citizens of Bay City. try’s leading newspapers and magazines. Mr. Speaker, I applaud the commitment and Perhaps the highest tribute that can be paid One such editorial piece has even called it the efforts of the Manhattan Valley Golden to him is the appreciation of his friends. In a blasphemous statement and that patriot- Age Senior Center, Inc.'s board, staff, and support of the NAHRO award to Dick, his ism has been turned into a dirty word by a supporters for the assistance they provide to friend Richard Zmyslony wrote:``I count it a ‘‘coterie of influential so-called intellec- tual.’’ the elderly. privilege to have him as a friend, and he has It added that such a statement would not With the collaboration of a qualified staff, been a mentor to myself and many others in have been made even by a spokesperson of Manhattan Valley Golden Age Senior Center, these areas.'' We should all be so fortunate as Pakistan’s notorious Inter-Services intel- Inc. networks with other agencies that offer to have our friends think that well of us. ligence as that would have indicated its in- assistance to help keep our senors vital and Mr. Speaker, Richard Brzezinski will be volvement in the Doda massacres. part of the community. missed by his family, his friends, and the peo- Meanwhile, American Friends of India con- I would like to especially compliment this ple of Bay City. It is only fitting that as he is demning Kuldip Nayar have circulated a re- year's honoree, Mr. Joseph Unanau, president honored in a few short days, we all pause to lease questioning Nayar’s credibility as a of Goya Foods, who will be recognized during say ``thank you'' to a man who did so much for representative of the nation. ‘‘This prepos- terous action by Kuldip Nayar brings several the 25th anniversary for his support in improv- so many, and continues to show all of us that issues into question. Can he be trusted to be ing the quality of life of the seniors in our com- there is always something more that we can our representative in the Upper House of the munity. do to make life better for those who need as- It may be noted here that Nayar represents Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me sistance during those days that challenge a lobby of so called intellectuals that blames in recognizing the Manhattan Valley Golden even the best of us. CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1753 ANNIVERSARY OF TRAGIC COUP website (http://www.seas.gwu,edu/nsarchive/), ceptable to the United States. The President IN CHILE AND THE ROLE OF THE as well as two newspaper columns from the asked the Agency to prevent Allende from CIA Boston Globe and the Miami Herald about the coming to power or to unseat him. The President authorized ten million dollars for significance of the anniversary of Chile's this purpose, if needed. Further, the Agency HON. GEORGE MILLER bloody coup and of these new documents. is to carry out this mission without coordi- OF CALIFORNIA I commend these materials to my col- nation with the Departments of State or De- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES leagues' attention. fense. . . . The Director said he had been Thursday, September 17, 1998 [From the New York Times, September 13, asked by Dr. Henry Kissinger . . . to meet 1998] with him on Friday, 18 September, to give Mr. MILLER of California. Mr. Speaker, Sep- him the Agency’s views on how this mission ALL THE PRESIDENT HAD TO DO WAS ASK; THE tember 11 was the 25th anniversary of the could be accomplished. C.I.A. TOOK AIM AT ALLENDE military overthrow of the democratically elect- On Oct. 16, a cable went out from C.I.A. (By Tim Weiner) ed government of Salvador Allende in Chile, a headquarters to Henry Heckscher, C.I.A. sta- tion chief in Santiago, Chile, who had doubts country which had a long and democratic his- From 1970 to 1973, the United States sought to overthrow the Government of Chile and about the plots. tory. The National Security Archives has just its democratically elected President, Sal- It is firm and continuing policy that released on the Internet dramatic documents vador Allende, whom it deemed a Marxist Allende be overthrown by a coup. It would be they obtained through the Freedom of Infor- threat to American interests. Under orders much preferable to have this transpire prior mation Act and elsewhere clearly showing the from President Richard M. Nixon, the Cen- to 24 October but efforts in this regard will United States' efforts to overthrow the Chilean tral Intelligence Agency mounted a full-tilt continue vigorously beyond this date. We are government. U.S. officials had maintained that covert operation to keep Dr. Allende from to continue to generate maximum pressure toward this end utilizing every appropriate they had no organized effort to topple taking office and, when that failed, under- took subtler efforts to undermine him. Those resource. It is imperative that these actions Allende's government. be implemented clandestinely and securely In the end, the bloody 1973 coup that ush- efforts ‘‘never really ended,’’ the C.I.A.’s di- rector of operations at the time, Thomas so that the United States Government and ered in almost 20 years of brutal military dicta- Karamessines, later told Senate investiga- American hand be well hidden. . . . Please re- torship was the work of Gen. Augusto tors. view all your present and possibly new ac- Pinochet and the Chilean Army under his Twenty-five years ago this week, on Sept. tivities to include propaganda, black oper- command. They newly declassified docu- 11, 1973, the Chilean military seized power. ations, surfacing of intelligence or ments, however, show extensive U.S. covert The junta, under Gen. Augusto Pinochet, disinformation, personal contacts, or any- operations to try to prevent Allende from tak- ruled until 1990. Its death squads murdered thing else your imagination can conjure more than 3,000 people, and it jailed and tor- which will permit you to press forward to- ing office in 1970, to encourage a military ward our [deleted] objective. coup and to destabilize his government and tured thousands more. Chile is still trying to come to terms with the damage done to its Plans were already in motion. Five days the Chilean economy until the coup took earlier, on Oct. 11, Mr. Broe sent this cable democratic institutions. place. The declassified Government documents from C.I.A. headquarters to the Santiago During the subsequent congressional inves- excerpted below were collected by the Na- station: SUB-MACHINE GUNS AND AMMO BEING tigation of U.S. covert activities in Chile, then tional Security Archive, a nonprofit research SENT BY REGULAR [deleted] COURIER CIA director Richard Helms told Congress that group in Washington that has sought to un- LEAVING WASHINGTON 0700 HOURS 19 OC- cover secret records since 1985. They were the CIA and other national security agencies TOBER DUE ARRIVE SANTIAGO LATE posted on its website (www.seas.gwu.edu/ of the United States had not attempted to de- EVENING 20 OCTOBER OR EARLY MORN- stabilize or overthrow the Allende government. nsarchive) on Friday. They show how much ING 21 OCTOBER. Helms was later convicted in federal court for the United States was committed to thwart- The United States did not spur the Chilean lying to Congress and was fined $2,000. The ing Mr. Allende even before he took office, military to act, but it was not for want of and they illustrate a fact that was not well trying, as shown by an internal C.I.A. report, documents below clearly show that President understood during the cold war: The C.I.A. Richard Nixon could not tolerate the presence ‘‘Chilean Task Force Activities,’’ dated Nov. very rarely acted as a rogue elephant. When 18. of socialist President Allende, despite his hav- it plotted coups and shipped guns to mur- On 15 September 1970, C.I.A. was directed ing won office in a free and fair democratic derous colonels, it did so on orders from the to try to prevent Marxist Salvador Allende’s election. President. ascent to the Chilean Presidency. . . . A mili- This is what New York Times reporter Tim United States Ambassador Edward Korry, tary coup increasingly suggested itself as the Weiner wrote about the documents in an arti- in a cable titled ‘‘No Hopes for Chile,’’ ad- only possible solution to the Allende prob- cle this past Sunday. ``They show how much vised Washington on Sept. 8, 1970: lem. Anti-Allende currents did exist in the Civility is the dominant characteristic of military and the Carabineros, but were im- the United States was committed to thwarting Chilean life . . . And civility is what makes Mr. Allende even before he took office, and mobilized by the tradition of military re- almost certain the triumph of the very un- spect for the Constitution. . . . [The C.I.A.’s they illustrate a fact that was not well under- civil Allende. Neither the President nor the propaganda efforts included] special intel- stood during the cold war: The CIA very rarely Armed Forces have the stomach for the vio- ligence and ‘‘inside’’ briefings given to U.S. acted as a rogue elephant. When it plotted lence they fear would be the consequence of journalists. . . . Particularly noteworthy in coups and shipped guns to murderous colo- intervention. this connection was the Time cover story nels, it did so on orders from the President.'' The Ambassador followed up on Sept. 11 which owed a great deal to written materials One of the most important things about the with a new cable, ‘‘The Communists Take and briefings provided by C.I.A. . . . . C.I.A. documents, however, is what is missing from Over Chile.’’ briefings in Washington [deleted] changed There is a graveyard smell to Chile, the the basic thrust of the story in the final them. It is widely believed that the United fumes of a democracy in decomposition. States has additional key documents that stages according to another Time cor- They stank in my nostrils in Czechoslovakia respondent. It provoked Allende to complain would help resolve ongoing legal battles con- in 1948 and they are no less sickening today. on 13 October, ‘‘We are suffering the most cerning responsibility for acts of terrorism that On Sept. 15, Richard M. Helms, Director of brutal and horrible pressure, both domestic took place on behalf of the Pinochet dictator- Central Intelligence, took handwritten notes and international,’’ signaling out Time in ship in Chile and around the world, including at a White House meeting with President particular as having ‘‘openly called’’ for an the United States. U.S. officials, however, con- Richard M. Nixon, Attorney General John invasion of Chile. tinue to refuse to declassify or share with Mitchell, and the national security adviser, Another report, ‘‘Postmortem on the Chil- Henry M. Kissinger. ean Presidential Election,’’ by Mr. Helms to prosecutors in other countries these key docu- 1 in 10 chance perhaps, but save Chile!.. Gen. Alexander Haig, Mr. Kissinger’s mili- ments. worth spending . . . not concerned risks in- tary aide, weighted the stakes. The United States, which has an avowed in- volved . . . no involvement of embassy . . . On 3 November 1970, Mr. Salvador Allende terest in the rule of law, the elimination of $10,000,000 available, more if necessary . . . became the first democratically elected international terrorism, and the promotion of full-time job—best men we have . . . game Marxist head of state in the history of Latin justice and democracy in Latin America and plan . . . make the economy scream . . . 48 America—despite the opposition of the U.S. throughout the world, should make available hours for plan of action. Government. As a result, U.S. prestige and documents that will reveal critical additional in- On Sept. 16, William V. Broe, chief of the interests in Latin America and, to some ex- C.I.A.’s Western Hemisphere division, met tent, elsewhere are being affected materially formation concerning the perpetrators of with Mr. Helms and other senior C.I.A. offi- at a time when the U.S. can ill afford prob- crimes and human rights atrocities committed cers. lems in an area that has traditionally been on behalf of Pinochet dictatorship. The Director [of Central Intelligence] told accepted as the U.S. ‘‘backyard.’’ Below is a New York Times summary of the the group that President Nixon had decided From November 1970 until September 1973, documents on the National Security Archives that an Allende regime in Chile was not ac- when the military seized power, the C.I.A. E1754 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks September 17, 1998 spent $8 million undermining President Chile’s is a history that demands to be re- and US knowledge of Pinochet’s atroscities, Allende. When the coup came, the United membered. remains buried in still classified US govern- States knew about the plans and encouraged Having launched a covert effort to over- ment archives. them, but played no direct role. Three weeks throw the democratically elected socialist In both countries, the powers-that-be later, a United States military intelligence government of Salvador Allende in 1970, and would prefer that the skeletons remain officer reconstructed the day. having welcomed the coup with aid and sup- locked in the national closet . .. D-DAY 11 SEPTEMBER H–HOUR 0600 port in 1973, the United States is inextrica- In the United States, there are victims of Chile’s coup d’etat was close to perfect. bly tied to these events in Chilean history. Chile’s human rights atrocities who also de- Unfortunately, ‘‘close’’ only counts in horse- It was, after all, President Nixon who in serve answers. There is the family of Charles shoes and hand grenades. . . . Original plan September 1970 ordered the CIA to ‘‘make Horman, executed in Chile’s national sta- called for President Allende to be held in- the economy scream’’ in Chile, to ‘‘prevent dium 25 years ago today (about whom the communicado in his home until the coup was Allende from coming to power or to unseat movie ‘‘Missing’’ was made). There are the a fait accompli. H-hour delay in Santiago him.’’ It was Secretary of State Henry Kis- families of Ronni Moffitt and former Chilean permitted Allende to be alerted at 0730. singer, as recently declassified CIA records diplomat Orlando Letelier, both killed by a Allende immediately dashed to the show, who told the agency that ‘‘it is firm car bomb planted by Chile’s secret police in palace . . . [where] he had access to radio and continuing policy that Allende should be September 1976—the most notorious act of communications facilities which permitted overthrown by a coup’’ and directed that the international terrorism ever in Washington, him to personally implore ‘‘workers and stu- agency ‘‘should continue keeping the pres- D.C. dents, come to the Moneda and defend your sure on every Allende weak spot in sight— In Chile, history is easier to hide; General Government against the Armed Forces.’’ The now . . . and into the future until such time Pinochet, who designated himself a ‘‘sen- hour was 0830. . . . Military had all roads to as new marching orders are given.’’ Allende ator-for-life’’ before relinquishing power in Santiago blocked. Lid was on TIGHT inside was assassinated in the coup. 1990, told Chile’s leading newspaper this city. Everyone on streets not wearing right At the time of Pinochet’s takeover, the month that he ‘‘had nothing to do’’ with any color jersey stood an excellent chance of get- United States made every effort to stabilize human rights violations that took place dur- ting shot. Allende managed to personally the new military junta’s grip on power. Even ing his rule. In Chile, there is neither the broadcast two ‘‘MAYDAY’’ messages. The as reports of mass arrests, summary execu- documentation nor the power to challenge first, at 0830, sounded strong and confident as tions—including of two US citizens—wide- him. he summoned the workers and students. The spread torture, and disappearances flooded second at 0945 sounded morose, almost as if the media, the CIA initiated new clandestine In the United States, however, keeping the he was preparing the eulogy for his dying operations designed, according to their own secrets of the past is far more difficult. Slow- government. It was his last broadcast as the documents, to ‘‘assist the junta in gaining a ly but surely, documents—CIA reports, Na- Air Force soon located and rocketed his an- more positive image, both at home and tional Security Council options papers, State tennae. The hour was 1015. ... abroad,’’ The Nixon White House, in the Department cables—are being declassified Allende was found alone and dead in his of- meantime, opened the floodgates of eco- under the Freedom of Information Act. fice off the inner courtyard. He had killed nomic and military support to the new re- Moreover, Spain has asked the Clinton ad- himself by placing a sub-machine gun under gime. ministration to release numerous documents his chin and pulling the trigger. Messy, but The Central Intelligence Agency’s actions relating Pinochet’s ‘‘crimes against human- efficient. The gun was lying near his body. A in Chile also has a significant impact in the ity’’—part of an international human rights gold metal plate imbedded in the stock was United States. Once the CIA’s covert in- lawsuit the Spanish courts have filed against inscribed ‘‘To my good friend Salvador volvement in the overthrow of democracy military authorities in Chile and Argentina. Allende from Fidel Castro.’’ Obviously Com- there became known, that revelation helped Since many of the thousands of the still- munist Cuba had sent one too many guns to fuel the first wide-scale national evaluation, secret US documents on Chile are now, or Chile for their own good. The hour was in the mid-1970s, of the morality and propri- soon will be, more than 25 years old, they 1345. . . . ety of covert operations abroad. fall under President Clinton’s 1995 executive Semper Fidelis Similarly, the case of Chile established order on national security information man- Patrick J. Ryan human rights as part of the lexicon of US dating that records of that age and older be Lieutenant Colonel, USMC foreign policy. Public outrage over White fully declassified. Postscript: After 17 years as Chile’s dic- House acceptance of Pinochet’s atrocities be- The CIA and other national security agen- tator, General Pinochet relinquished power came the catalyst for organizing a perma- cies are resisting compliance with the order, to a civilian government in 1990. But he re- nent human rights movement in the United but with public pressure it is possible that mained commander in chief of the armed States. With Chile as their battle cry, US the hidden story of the US role in Chile, and forces, stepping down from that post only human rights advocates forced the passage of detailed US intelligence documentation on last March. In a farewell ceremony. the old pioneering legislation in Congress mandat- human rights atrocities there, will eventu- general praised the armed forces as ‘‘the sav- ing sanctions on governments that abuse ally be released. ior of democracy’’ in Chile. their citizens—sanctions that were applied ‘‘You shall know the truth and the truth first to the Pinochet regime. [From the Boston Globe, September 13, 1998] shall set you free,’’ reads the Gospel of John ‘‘I hold the strong view that human rights emblazoned in the foyer of CIA’s head- CHILE’S ‘DISAPPEARED’ PAST are not appropriate for discussion in a for- quarters. Indeed, the truth is a right of free- (By Peter Kornbluh) eign policy context,’’ Kissinger told Chile’s dom that both Chilean and US citizens de- [Peter Kornbluh is a senior analyst at the foreign minister in 1975. It is the height of serve. National Security Archive, a Washington, irony that, as a result of US intervention in Chile, public pressure forced future policy D.C., documentation center. Declassified US [From the Miami Herald, Sept. 11, 1998] documents on Chile can be accessed on the makers to incorporate the moral precepts of archive’s website: US democracy at home into the US posture U.S. CRIPPLED CHILE’S DEMOCRACY www.seas.gwu.edunsarchive.] abroad. (By Saul Landau) Twenty-five years ago Friday—on Sept. 11, Yet, despite its historical importance, the 1973—the country that Chilean poet Pablo coup and its aftermath have been institu- [Saul Landau is the Hugh O. La Bounty Neruda once described as ‘‘a long petal of tionally expunged from the national con- Chair of Interdisciplinary Applied Knowledge sea, wine, and snow’’ was transformed from sciousness—in both Chile and the United at California State Polytechnic University, Latin America’s foremost social democracy States. Pomona, and a fellow at the Institute for to the region’s darkest dictatorship. In Chile, observes Isabel Allende, niece of Policy Studies in Washington, D.C. He is the The military takeover of Chile led by Gen- the late president, discussions of events 25 co-author of Assassination on Embassy Row, eral Augusto Pinochet, a name that has years ago are considered ‘‘in really bad the story of the Letelier-Moffitt killings.] since become synonymous with gross viola- taste.’’ The threatening shadow of the still Today is the 25th anniversary of the U.S.- tions of human rights, market the beginning powerful Chilean armed forces, the weakness supported coup in Chile. On Sept. 11, 1973, the of a repressive 17-year regime. During that of civilian rule, and the affluence of free- Chilean military overthrew the elected gov- blighted time, Sept. 11 was designated a na- market capitalism has produced a self-im- ernment of Salvador Allende and established tional holiday. No longer. Today, it is simply posed sociopolitical oblivion to the past. a dictatorship that ruled until 1990. The a day of reflection on the past for many Chil- In the United States, the national scandal United States played a prominent role in eans whose lives were inalterably changed by over the Nixon administration’s effort to these events. the violent coup and its bloody aftermath. overthrow a democratically elected govern- The CIA began to instigate violence in But while many in both Washington and ment is considered ancient history—even as Chile following the September 1970 election Santiago would like to forget those events, the full story of the CIA’s role in the coup, of Allende, who headed a socialist coalition. CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1755 ‘‘I don’t see why we need to stand by and Navy vessels appeared off Chile’s coast. U.S. Moffitt. Both victims worked at the Insti- watch a country go communist because of intelligence vessels monitored activity at tute for Policy Studies. the irresponsibility of its own people,’’ Na- Chile’s military bases to notify the coup The FBI discovered that the Chilean dicta- tional Security Adviser Henry Kissinger said makers, should a regiment loyal to the torship had organized a six-country alliance at the time. In testimony before a Senate in- Allende government decide to fight. of secret-police agencies, which provided sur- Allende died in the assault, alongside doz- vestigating committee in 1975, CIA Director veillance on each other’s dissidents and ens of his supporters. Cabinet ministers and Richard Helms told of how President Nixon helped assassinate the most troubling exiled other staff were arrested and thrown into a gave him ‘‘the marshal’s baton’’ to conduct opponents. FBI agents also learned that the concentration camp. No charges were covert activities designed to stop Allende CIA knew considerable detail about this brought against them. from being inaugurated in November 1970. ‘‘Condor Operation.’’ Helms’s covert staff tried to bribe Chile’s Chile’s institutions were destroyed, includ- Congress and its military to deny Allende ing the Congress, the press, and trade unions. In the late 1980s the United States, embar- the presidency. Failing on that front, the Troops burned books deemed subversive. The rassed over Pinochet’s ‘‘excesses,’’ pushed for agency paid an extreme right-wing group to junta began a systematic terror campaign, a referendum to end military rule. Pinochet assassinate Gen. Rene Schneider, Chile’s arresting, torturing, and murdering thou- was defeated, but he forced the civilian gov- chief of staff. When even that murder didn’t sands of ‘‘suspected subversives.’’ A Chilean- ernment to accept him as head of the army succeed in blocking Allende’s inauguration, government agency estimates that the reign until he retired in March of this year. He the CIA began to destabilize his government. of terror between 1973 and 1990 resulted in then became ‘‘senator for life,’’ a post that For three years CIA officials helped insti- the deaths of some 2,300 Chileans. he had arranged for himself. gate strikes in strategic sectors of the econ- Pro-Allende Chileans took refuge abroad, Fortunately, Chile has returned to demo- omy, promoted violence, and initiated smear but even there the long arm of strongman cratic procedures. But 17 years of military campaigns against Allende in the media. Augusto Pinochet’s secret police managed to rule have taken an immeasurable toll on its Washington applied a credit squeeze to make reach them. In September 1976 in Washing- people. Chile’s economy squirm. ton, D.C., Michael Townley, a U.S. national This destabilization campaign had its de- and a bomb expert employed by Chile’s se- How would we Americans feel if another sired effect. Social conflict grew to the point cret police, recruited five anti-Castro Cubans government decided that our voters had ex- where the Chilean military commanders, to help him carry out an assassination. The ercised poor judgment and sent saboteurs to with U.S. encouragement, decided to stage a assassins placed a bomb under the car of Or- undo by force the results of our election? coup. As tanks and aircraft bombarded the lando Letelier, Allende’s former defense min- This is what we did to Chile. We altered its presidential palace on Sept. 11, 1973, U.S. ister. The bomb killed Letelier and Ronni destiny.