Congressional Record United States Th of America PROCEEDINGS and DEBATES of the 108 CONGRESS, FIRST SESSION

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Vol. 149 WASHINGTON, MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 29, 2003 No. 135 House of Representatives The House met at noon and was Bless, we pray, all who will harvest COMMUNICATION FROM THE called to order by the Speaker pro tem- the grains of the good earth that we CLERK OF THE HOUSE pore (Mr. YOUNG of Florida). will soon enjoy on our dinner tables. Amen. The SPEAKER pro tempore laid be- f fore the House the following commu- DESIGNATION OF THE SPEAKER f nication from the Clerk of the House of Representatives: PRO TEMPORE THE JOURNAL The SPEAKER pro tempore laid be- OFFICE OF THE CLERK, The SPEAKER pro tempore. The HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, fore the House the following commu- Chair has examined the Journal of the Washington, DC, September 26, 2003. nication from the Speaker: last day’s proceedings and announces Hon. J. DENNIS HASTERT, WASHINGTON, DC, to the House his approval thereof. Speaker, House of Representatives, September 29, 2003. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Jour- Washington, DC. I hereby appoint the Honorable C.W. BILL nal stands approved. DEAR MR. SPEAKER: Pursuant to the per- YOUNG to act as Speaker pro tempore on this mission granted in Clause 2(h) of Rule II of day. f the Rules of the U.S. House of Representa- J. DENNIS HASTERT, tives, the Clerk received the following mes- Speaker of the House of Representatives. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE sage from the Secretary of the Senate on f The SPEAKER pro tempore. The September 26, 2003 at 9:20 a.m.: PRAYER Chair will lead the House in the Pledge That the Senate passed without amend- of Allegiance. ment H.J. Res. 69. The Reverend Dr. Ronald F. Chris- The SPEAKER pro tempore led the With best wishes, I am tian, Pastor, Evangelical Lutheran Pledge of Allegiance as follows: Sincerely, Church in America, Fairfax, VA, of- JEFF TRANDAHL, I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the fered the following prayer: Clerk. United States of America, and to the Repub- Almighty God, all the peoples of the lic for which it stands, one nation under God, world call upon You for mercy in their indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. f times of need and all alike have access f to Your succor. COMMUNICATION FROM THE All the nations of the world seek COMMUNICATION FROM THE CLERK OF THE HOUSE Your favor but none have the promise CLERK OF THE HOUSE of Your preference. The SPEAKER pro tempore laid be- We gather at this noontime hour to The SPEAKER pro tempore laid before the House the following commu- pray. fore the House the following communication from the Clerk of the House of We pray for wisdom in our decisions nication from the Clerk of the House of Representatives: so that all may be served with justice. Representatives: OFFICE OF THE CLERK, We pray for courage in our leadership OFFICE OF THE CLERK, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, so that our self-interests may not give HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Washington, DC, September 26, 2003. way to halt the causes of peace and Washington, DC, September 25, 2003. Hon. J. DENNIS HASTERT, goodwill. Hon. J. DENNIS HASTERT, Speaker, House of Representatives, Speaker, House of Representatives, Washington, DC. We pray for temperance in our life Washington, DC. DEAR MR. SPEAKER: Pursuant to the per- and appetites so that the world’s re- DEAR MR. SPEAKER: Pursuant to the per- sources may be fairly distributed. mission granted in Clause 2(h) of Rule II of mission granted in Clause 2(h) of Rule II of the Rules of the U.S. House of Representa- We pray that justice may roll down the Rules of the U.S. House of Representa- tives, the Clerk received the following mes- in our communities like cool streams tives, the Clerk received the following message from the Secretary of the Senate on in a desert. sage from the Secretary of the Senate on September 26, 2003 at 3:15 p.m.: September 25, 2003 at 6:45 p.m.: Bless, we pray, all those who are in That the Senate passed without amend- harm’s way this day. That the Senate passed without amendment H.R. 3161. ment H.R. 3087. Bless, we pray, all those who seek With best wishes, I am With best wishes, I am respite in the midst of strife. Sincerely, Sincerely, Bless, we pray, all whose hands are JEFF TRANDAHL, JEFF TRANDAHL, calloused from the day’s labor. Clerk. Clerk.

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VerDate jul 14 2003 01:17 Sep 30, 2003 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A29SE7.000 H29PT1 H8954 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE September 29, 2003 APPOINTMENT OF HON. C.W. BILL 4458. A letter from the Deputy Associate REPORTS OF COMMITTEES ON YOUNG TO ACT AS SPEAKER Administrator, Environmental Protection PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS PRO TEMPORE TO SIGN EN- Agency, transmitting the Agency’s final rule — Chlorfenapyr; Pesticide Tolerance [OPP- Under clause 2 of rule XIII, reports of ROLLED BILLS AND JOINT RESO- 2003-0146; FRL-7320-8] received September 24, committees were delivered to the Clerk LUTIONS ON THIS DAY 2003, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the for printing and reference to the proper The Speaker pro tempore laid before Committee on Agriculture. calendar, as follows: the House the following communica- 4459. A letter from the Deputy Associate Administrator, Environmental Protection Mr. SENSENBRENNER: Committee on the tion from the Speaker: Agency, transmitting the Agency’s final rule Judiciary. H.R. 2620. A bill to authorize ap- WASHINGTON, DC, — Dimethomorph; Pesticide Tolerances propriations for fiscal years 2004 and 2005 for September 29, 2003. [OPP-2003-0303; FRL-7327-3] received Sep- the Trafficking Victims Protection Act of I hereby appoint the Honorable C.W. BILL tember 24, 2003, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 2000, and for other purposes; with an amend- YOUNG to act as Speaker pro tempore to sign 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Agri- ment (Rept. 108–264 Pt. 2). Referred to the enrolled bills and joint resolutions on this culture. Committee of the Whole House on the State day. 4460. A letter from the Deputy Associate of the Union. J. DENNIS HASTERT, Administrator, Environmental Protection Speaker of the House of Representatives. Agency, transmitting the Agency’s final rule f The SPEAKER pro tempore. Without — Glufosinate Ammonium; Pesticide Toler- ance [OPP-2003-0058; FRL-7327-9] received objection, the appointment is ap- September 24, 2003, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS proved. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Agri- Under clause 2 of rule XII, public There was no objection. culture. bills and resolutions were introduced f 4461. A letter from the Deputy Associate Administrator, Environmental Protection and severally referred, as follows: ENROLLED BILLS SIGNED Agency, transmitting the Agency’s final rule By Ms. MCCOLLUM (for herself and Mr. — Indian Meal Moth Granulosis Virus; Ex- MATSUI): Mr. Trandahl, Clerk of the House, re- emption from the Requirement of a Toler- H.R. 3195. A bill to extend normal trade reported and found truly enrolled bills ance [OPP-2003-0256; FRL-7328-8] received lations treatment to the products of the Lao and a joint resolution of the House of September 24, 2003, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. People’s Democratic Republic; to the Com- the following titles, which were there- 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Agri- mittee on Ways and Means. upon signed by the Speaker: culture. By Mr. OBERSTAR (for himself and 4462. A letter from the Deputy Associate H.R. 2658. An act making appropriations Ms. NORTON): Administrator, Environmental Protection for the Department of Defense for the fiscal H.R. 3196. A bill to amend title 40, United Agency, transmitting the Agency’s final rule year ending September 30, 2004, and for other States Code, to provide a comprehensive re- — Quinoxyfen; Pesticide Tolerance [OPP- purposes. gional approach to economic and infrastruc- 2003-0218; FRL-7318-2] received September 24, H.R. 3087. An act to provide an extension of ture development in the most severely dis- 2003, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the tressed regions in the Nation; to the Com- highway, highway safety, motor carrier safe- Committee on Agriculture. ty, transit, and other programs funded out of mittee on Transportation and Infrastruc- 4463. A letter from the Deputy Associate ture, and in addition to the Committee on the Highway Trust Fund pending enactment Administrator, Environmental Protection of a law reauthorizing the Transportation Financial Services, for a period to be subse- Agency, transmitting the Agency’s final rule quently determined by the Speaker, in each Equity Act for the 21st Century. — Sethoxydim; Pesticide Tolerance [OPP- case for consideration of such provisions as H.R. 3161. An act to ratify the authority of 2003-0315; FRL-7328-6] received September 24, fall within the jurisdiction of the committee the Federal Trade Commission to establish a 2003, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the concerned. do-not-call registry. Committee on Agriculture. H.J. Res. 69. Joint Resolution making con- 4464. A letter from the Deputy Associate By Mr. TOM DAVIS of Virginia (for tinuing appropriations for the fiscal year Administrator, Environmental Protection himself, Mr. WAXMAN, Mr. PLATTS, 2004, and for other purposes. Agency, transmitting the Agency’s final rule and Mr. TOWNS): H.J. Res. 70. A joint resolution recognizing f — Approval and Promulgation of Implemen- tation Plans; Texas; Revisions to Regula- Inspectors General over the last 25 years in BILLS PRESENTED TO THE tions for Control of Air Pollution by Permits their efforts to prevent and detect waste, PRESIDENT for New Construction or Modification [TX- fraud, abuse, and mismanagement, and to 155-1-7591a; FRL-7564-5] received September promote economy, efficiency, and effective- Mr. Trandahl, Clerk of the House, re- 24, 2003, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to ness in the Federal Government; to the Com- ports that on September 26, 2003 he pre- the Committee on Energy and Commerce. mittee on Government Reform. sented to the President of the United 4465. A letter from the Deputy Associate States, for his approval, the following Administrator, Environmental Protection f bills. Agency, transmitting the Agency’s final rule — Determination of Nonattainment as of No- H.R. 2555. Making appropriations for the vember 15, 1999, and Reclassification of the ADDITIONAL SPONSORS Department of Homeland Security for the Atlanta 1-Hour Ozone Nonattainment Area; fiscal year ending September 30, 2004, and for Under clause 7 of rule XII, sponsors State of Georgia [GA-57-200341; FRL-7563-4] were added to public bills and resolu- other purposes. received September 24, 2003, pursuant to 5 tions as follows: f U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on En- ergy and Commerce. H.R. 1508: Mr. FILNER, Mr. PETERSON of ADJOURNMENT 4466. A letter from the Deputy Associate Minnesota, and Ms. MAJETTE. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Without Administrator, Environmental Protection H.R. 1582: Mr. BLUMENAUER. Agency, transmitting the Agency’s final rule H.R. 1896: Mr. ISTOOK. objection, the House stands adjourned — National Priorities List for Uncontrolled until 12:30 p.m. tomorrow for morning H.R. 2173: Mr. HINCHEY and Mr. SMITH of Hazardous Waste Sites [FRL-7563-8] received New Jersey. hour debates. September 24, 2003, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. H.R. 2269: Mr. SOUDER and Mr. KINGSTON. There was no objection. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Energy and H.R. 2512: Mr. SESSIONS. Commerce. Accordingly (at 12 o’clock and 6 min- H.R. 2784: Mrs. MUSGRAVE. 4467. A letter from the Deputy Associate utes p.m.), under its previous order, the H.R. 2928: Ms. BERKLEY, Mr. ISTOOK, Mr. Administrator, Environmental Protection House adjourned until tomorrow, Tues- LARSEN of Washington, Mr. PORTER, and Mr. Agency, transmitting the Agency’s final rule day, September 30, 2003, at 12:30 p.m., — Revisions to the California State Imple- SULLIVAN. for morning hour debates. mentation Plan, Monterey Bay Unified Air H.R. 2998: Mr. BISHOP of New York, Mr. GILLMOR, Mr. BURNS, Mr. GOSS, Mr. HAYES, f Pollution Control District [CA 273-0408a; FRL-7562-8] received September 24, 2003, pur- Mr. JEFFERSON, Mr. BILIRAKIS, Mr. CHOCOLA, EXECUTIVE COMMUNICATIONS, suant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- Mr. SENSENBRENNER, and Mr. FORD. ETC. mittee on Energy and Commerce. H.R. 3130: Mr. SOUDER. 4468. A letter from the Secretary, Depart- H.R. 3150: Mr. BISHOP of New York. Under clause 8 of rule XII, executive ment of State, transmitting a report entitled H. Con. Res. 265: Mr. LAHOOD. communications were taken from the ‘‘Strategic Plan for FY 2004 to 2009’’; to the H. Res. 357: Mr. PUTNAM. Speaker’s table and referred as follows: Committee on Government Reform. H. Res. 363: Mr. ENGLISH.

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Vol. 149 WASHINGTON, MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 29, 2003 No. 135 Senate The Senate met at 1 p.m. and was o’clock this afternoon, the Senate will Thomas Sowell, in his syndicated col- called to order by the President pro resume consideration of the District of umn today, likens this to the classic tempore (Mr. STEVENS). Columbia appropriations bill. It is still complaint that the food doesn’t taste our desire to finish this bill this week. good, and even worse, there is not PRAYER The managers were here Friday and enough of it. The Chaplain, Dr. Barry C. Black, of- will be here again today ready to make Well, the fact of the matter is we fered the following prayer: progress on the bill. have had three full debates on this Let us pray: I announced last Friday that any topic of the District appropriations but Sovereign God, King of Kings and amendments offered during today’s ses- concentrating on education in the Dis- Lord of Lords, You alone possess im- sion will be stacked for votes beginning trict. Today will be our fourth day of mortality and dwell in unapproachable at approximately 5:30 p.m. today. If debate and discussion on this issue. light. We thank You for this land and Members do not come forward with Despite all of these alleged concerns, for freedoms purchased with blood. their amendments, it would be my hope the other side—the opposition—has not Forgive our desire to seek the path of that the bill could be brought to third yet offered any amendments. We have least resistance. Remind us, Lord, that reading and the Senate will then vote not had them come forward and say few laudable goals are won without on passage of the bill. this is our amendment; let’s have a sacrifice. Teach us how to endure trials On the issue of DC school choice, we vote on the amendment. Thus, I am as we strive to live for You, to fight spent significant time last week on it, left with the conclusion that the oppo- faith’s battles leaning on Your and the Mayor came to the Capitol im- sition would prefer the schoolchildren strength. Give this Nation Your favor ploring us to allow the District of Co- in the District remain trapped in and hold it in the grip of Your gracious lumbia schoolchildren to receive a de- schools that are not giving them the providence. Give our Senators a pro- cent education. We heard a lot of argu- opportunities to learn and to grow. I ductive day and the wisdom to choose ments from the other side as to why hope this is not the case and that we the excellent. May they labor to pre- this should not happen. We heard from will press forward and work together to serve the greatness of our national her- the other side that the District’s public achieve passage of the bill this week. itage as they strive to unite us. Be schoolchildren should be only allowed If we are unable to make progress on with each of us throughout this day to go to a better school if the District’s the bill today in terms of amendments, and keep us in the way of love. nonpublic schools submit a new, oner- we will have votes this afternoon on We pray this in Your Holy Name. ous, burdensome set of regulations. In our judicial nominees. Seven addi- Amen. other words, the nonpublic or private tional judges were reported last Thurs- schools should have to pay for the fail- day, and we will begin ordering votes f ure of some of the District’s schools. on those nominations this week. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The logic of this type of argument sim- This week, as I stated a couple of The PRESIDENT pro tempore led the ply is not clear. Children are not weeks ago now—almost two weeks Pledge of Allegiance, as follows: horses. They cannot be traded and they ago—my intentions are to have the I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the should not be traded. Senate begin the urgent supplemental United States of America, and to the Repub- We also heard that because this plan request for Iraq and Afghanistan secu- lic for which it stands, one nation under God, is modest and cannot provide scholar- rity. That discussion and debate is very indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. ships for all of the District’s children, important, and I have set aside this f then none of the District’s children week, recognizing that we are going on should have this opportunity to ben- recess next week, to address this very RECOGNITION OF THE MAJORITY efit. William Raspberry today in his important issue, which is important LEADER syndicated column said it very well because it looks at security in Iraq and The PRESIDENT pro tempore. The when he said, ‘‘How does it follow that in Afghanistan with a real focus on our majority leader is recognized. nobody should get life vests, because troops who deserve that support. The f there aren’t enough to go around?’’ full Senate will begin consideration of That is a good question, made even that bill as soon as it becomes avail- SCHEDULE more puzzling by the fact that the able for floor action. Mr. FRIST. Mr. President, today we same critics who charge the program I know we will have full and com- will be in a period of morning business for not being generous enough say it is plete debate, looking at the various as- for the purpose of making statements a radical departure from the status pects of that bill on the floor of the and introducing legislation. At 2 quo. 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I have to a total of $194 billion the amount billion from other countries and Iraqi asked my colleagues to make their the United States is spending in Iraq oil revenue over the next 2 years, but schedules available so we can have full and Afghanistan. Let me repeat that. that money may never materialize. participation. It does mean that during The $87 billion supplemental brings to Iraqi oil production is 1 million barrels the days and, I suspect, well into the $194 billion the amount the United per day less than before the war. The evenings this week, we will be partici- States is spending in Iraq and Afghani- oil infrastructure has been hobbled by pating in that debate. We do want to stan, more than twice what the admin- severe looting and sabotage. Certain finish this emergency appropriations istration had led the public to believe pipelines have been struck by a series bill this week. just a few months ago. of attacks since the United Nations Again, as I mentioned, next week we The 1991 Persian Gulf war, by con- lifted sanctions this summer. Iraq’s oil will be out on recess and into the week trast, cost $61 billion, of which the revenues are likely to fall short of even after that. The President has made it United States paid only $7 billion. That the most modest expectations of this very clear that the urgency demands is $7 billion spent in 1991 compared to administration. we address this bill as soon as possible. $194 billion today, almost 28 times As for the tens of billions of dollars That will be this week, and it is our in- higher. the Bush administration is hoping to tention to complete that this week. The Bush administration’s $87 billion receive from other countries and inter- I thank my colleagues in advance for supplemental request is the largest national financial institutions, Presi- what will be a challenging week for all emergency spending request since 1977. dent Bush’s request has fallen on deaf of us. I expect the American people can The $87 billion request, just for Iraq ears. The Bush administration has be proud this week as we deliberate on and Afghanistan, just for next year, alienated most of the international the many complicated issues on which roughly equals, in current dollars, the community. After the Presidential we will have votes to decide those total amount of money spent to rebuild swallowing of pride and having asked issues and we will then complete our the entire continent of Europe after the United Nations for help, the Wash- work on this request by the end of the World War II. The request is larger ington Post summed up the President’s week. than the $74 billion the Defense Depart- fundraising efforts with the headline, Mr. President, I yield the floor. ment plans to spend on all new weap- ‘‘Bush Fails To Gain Pledges On Troops f ons purchases next year. The request is Or Funds For Iraq.’’ more than twice the administration’s Increasingly, it appears as if we are RESERVATION OF LEADER TIME entire $35 billion homeland security on our own in financing the occupation The PRESIDENT pro tempore. Under budget for next year. That means that and the reconstruction of Iraq. I urge the previous order, the leadership time for every $2 spent on the President’s my colleagues to exercise patience be- is reserved. supplemental request for Iraq, the ad- fore approving this request. This is not Mr. FRIST. Mr. President, I suggest ministration will spend less than $1 on just an ordinary supplemental bill. the absence of a quorum. homeland security here at home. This is not just a token amount of The PRESIDENT pro tempore. The The $20 billion the President is seek- money. It is the beginning of a major clerk will call the roll. ing for Iraq’s reconstruction is $2 bil- commitment of resources in behalf of The legislative clerk proceeded to lion more than we are spending for for- the American taxpayer. Before we act, call the roll. eign assistance for every other nation we should make sure that taxpayers The PRESIDENT pro tempore. In my on the planet. The $87 billion request is understand the size and consequences capacity as a Senator from the State of 50 percent more than we spend on edu- of this request and what will be asked Alaska, I ask unanimous consent that cation for the entire United States. Let of them in paying for it. the order for the quorum call be re- me say that again. The $87 billion rescinded. quest is 50 percent more than we spend I yield the floor. Without objection, it is so ordered. on education for the entire Nation. Mr. REID. Mr. President, I suggest the absence of a quorum. f With $194 billion spent or requested, the President’s war spending in 2003 The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. MORNING BUSINESS and 2004 already exceeds the inflation- SUNUNU). The clerk will call the roll. The PRESIDENT pro tempore. Under adjusted cost of the Revolutionary The legislative clerk proceeded to the previous order, there will now be a War, the War of 1812, the Mexican War, call the roll. period for the transaction of morning the Civil War, the Spanish-American Mr. REID. Mr. President, I ask unan- business until the hour of 2 p.m., with War, and the Persian Gulf war com- imous consent that the order for the the time equally divided and controlled bined. The cost of the war and postwar quorum call be rescinded. in the usual form. occupation of Iraq will soon surpass The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. In my capacity as a Senator from the the $196 billion inflation-adjusted cost SUNUNU). Without objection, it is so or- State of Alaska, I suggest the absence of World War I. The monthly bill for dered. of a quorum. the United States military missions in Mr. REID. Mr. President, I ask unan- The clerk will call the roll. Iraq and Afghanistan now rivals spend- imous consent that the time for the The legislative clerk proceeded to ing during the Vietnam war. quorum call, which will be shortly an- call the roll. At $87 billion, the President’s request nounced, be charged equally to both Mr. BYRD. Mr. President, I ask unan- is larger than the economies of 166 sides. countries. It is larger than the indi- imous consent that the order for the The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there vidual economies of almost half the quorum call be rescinded. objection? The PRESIDENT pro tempore. With- States of the Union. That is a lot of Without objection, it is so ordered. out objection, it is so ordered. money. The clerk will call the roll. f If approved, the President’s request would increase the Federal budget def- The legislative clerk proceeded to PUTTING $87 BILLION INTO icit for fiscal year 2004 to $535 billion; call the roll. CONTEXT in other words, more than half a tril- Mr. BOND. Mr. President, I ask unan- Mr. BYRD. Mr. President, my re- lion dollars. I will say that once more. imous consent that the order for marks will not be lengthy, but I entitle If approved, the President’s request quorum call be rescinded. them as follows: ‘‘Putting $87 Billion would increase the Federal budget def- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without Into Context.’’ icit for fiscal year 2004 to $535 billion. objection, it is so ordered.

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I know there are many there and to keep them safe. Another make in winning the peace. Because different views. I think a little histor- $21 billion will help the Iraqi people only when we have won the peace and ical perspective may be in order. Some build a country free after 30 years of put in place an Iraqi military and po- people are even questioning why we are terrorism, torture, and repression and lice force and government that is able in Iraq. I run into people in my home to develop their own military, their to protect itself can we safely bring our State who think, as some of the Ger- own police force, their own security, troops home and not worry about hav- man media apparently does—I saw a re- their own justice system so they can be ing to go back 5 or 10 years later, after port today—that September 11 was just safe and start to rebuild the economic they have rejuvenated their chemical a conspiracy of the United States, and structure of their country. and biological weapons programs and that we really were not under a ter- Now, $87 billion is a lot of money. perhaps achieved the goal of nuclear rorist attack. Make no mistake about that. That is explosives. We will not have to go back Well, we have known for some time really a huge sum. But last week we again and do what we just did. the dangers that terrorism present to had extensive hearings with Secretary The terrorists are firing at our troops the world and to those of us here in Rumsfeld, General Myers, and rep- over there. The war on terrorism is America. It was very clear back in 1998: resentatives of the State Department going on in Baghdad. But make no mis- and the Department of Defense. I asked take about it, they are not just shoot- One way or the other, we are determined to deny Iraq the capacity to develop weapons of them, What was the cost of 9/11? How ing at our soldiers and innocent Iraqis mass destruction and the missiles to deliver much did it cost? and Iraqi police; they are shooting at them. That is our bottom line. We know it cost 3,000 lives or more in American public opinion because their President Clinton, February 4. Then the Twin Towers, in the field in Penn- greatest hope is they can sow discord again on February 17: sylvania, and here at the Pentagon, in the United States and force a pull- If Saddam rejects peace, we have to use and that is a huge tragedy. But when back of our forces before the peace is force. Our purpose is clear. We want to seri- you take a look at the monetary side, won, to allow all those horrible terror- ously diminish the threat posed by Iraq’s the best estimates are a couple hun- ists to regroup and come together and weapons of mass destruction program. dred billion dollars because we did not launch another attack against their President Clinton, February 17. deal with terrorists before they dealt neighbors, against those who have been And even better, here is a quote from with us. They struck us on our terri- friendly with us, and, yes, against the a day later: tory, on their terms. United States. Iraq is a long way from here but what hap- The President of the United States I hope we will have a good, vigorous pens there means a great deal here. For the came to the Senate and, by a vote of 77 debate. I hope we can move quickly to risks that the leaders of a rogue State will to 23, the Senate authorized him to pass the emergency supplemental ap- use nuclear, chemical or biological weapons wage war in Iraq. We did that. We won. propriations bill. Let’s vote on it up or against us or our allies is the greatest secu- But the terrorists are there. The ter- down. Let’s get it moving and support rity threat we face. rorists come back into Baghdad like a our troops, but let’s also get it moving So stated by Secretary of State Mad- roach motel. All the low life, the hid- so we can win the peace. Right now, eleine Albright, February 18. eous assassins, the suicide bombers are with our forces over there, the battle Well, after the tragedy of September coming back. And we are fighting with in the war on terrorism is focused on 11, 2001, President Bush very forcefully them, we are dealing with them there. Baghdad. It is tragic it has to be any- outlined a program to deal with terror- We need $66 billion. It costs well over where, but we have carried the battle ists. He said: We are going to bring ter- $4 billion a month to keep our troops to them. Because of the strong leader- rorists to justice or we will bring jus- there. ship of this administration, we are tice to the terrorists. He pointed out The people of Iraq, in response to fighting the battle of terrorism in that we would no longer permit States opinion polls, have clearly said, by an Baghdad—not in Boston or Boise or to harbor terrorist groups, to provide overwhelming majority, that they Ballwin, MO or Belton, MO. safe havens for terrorists who need the want us there because they see the dif- I believe that reports from our troops opportunity and the time and the ference that has happened in their in the field, who say, ‘‘Yes, this is dan- money and the financing to build their country. They know with the Baath gerous, this is deadly, but we would terrorist operations through which Party still functioning, remnants of rather be fighting them here than on they could strike the United States. the Republican Guard, al-Qaida, and our homeland,’’ are right on. The peo- Well, during the 1990s we did not re- other terrorist groups coming in there, ple who are over there know what their spond—Khobar Towers, our embassy they are not safe unless they have a se- mission is. They know how important bombings, USS Cole. We treated them curity shield. Right now, we are that their contributions are to safety and as isolated instances when, in fact, security shield. And we are doing some security, not just in Iraq, and in their they were part of a terrorist scheme. good things as well. neighborhood in the Middle East, but You cannot retaliate against a suicide One of the things Secretary Rumsfeld to our own safety, our own well being. bomber. You have to deal forcefully. pointed out was the tremendous Mr. President, 62 percent of the That is why President Bush said we progress we are making to help Iraq Iraqis in Baghdad, according to a will go after the terrorists, wiping out get back on its feet so it is safe. In less Zogby poll, believe the hardships they terrorists where we find them and than 5 months, virtually all major have faced since the war have been undoing the governmental structure Iraqi hospitals and universities have worth it to rid the country of Saddam which protects them. been reopened. They are taking down Hussein, his evil sons, and the brutal Well, we have been successful. Mag- huge caches of weapons that have been regime. That is an incredible vote of nificent military efforts in Afghanistan stored away by the Saddam govern- confidence for what the United States disbanded the Taliban. A magnificent, ment and by terrorists. has done. unbelievable effort in Iraq totally Mr. President, 70,000 Iraqis have been In a different poll, when asked how shredded the Saddam Hussein govern- armed and trained and will be grad- long U.S. troops should remain in the ment of tyranny and authoritarianism, uating into the military, and 40,000 country, two-thirds of the Iraqis said a government of rape and poisoning of Iraqi police are conducting joint pa- the U.S. troops should stay at least an- their own citizens. But now we face trols with coalition forces. A new Iraqi other year. I am afraid those numbers what President Bush said is going to be council has appointed government cab- are higher than we would get in the an ongoing battle, a continuing battle, inet members. Iraqi municipal councils Senate right now, but it tells you what

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It is a lot of money, but if it gets ple. through a temporary nurturing foster our troops out just 5 months sooner, it It also addresses the school problem care situation until that child can ei- will save us that much in supporting in the District of Columbia, which is ther be reunited with the family or our own military. And we all know it the one area that has been contentious. placed with an adoptive family. will save us much more in exposure of We have taken some time already to I commend the District leadership our fighting men and women to the ter- debate the issue. As I have pointed out, publicly for the improvements that rorist attacks that are now going on in this bill takes a balanced approach to have been made, although we are a Baghdad. the school challenge. It is a program long way from where we need to go. I hope we can move effectively and that has been designed by the Mayor. With Senator DEWINE’s leadership, we quickly. Let’s have some up-and-down It is an innovative program that pro- were able to put millions and millions votes. Let’s get on with it. We are at vides for $40 million of new money—I of dollars in last year’s bill—as I recall, war. The President said all along that emphasize that this is new money— somewhere around $70 million—for a the war on terrorism is going to be a that will be injected into the system: new court system to redesign the supe- long war. But we have a chance to gain $13 million that will go to public rior court, to actually identify—and a major foothold. I hope we can move schools, $13 million to charter schools Senator DEWINE and Senator DURBIN this emergency supplemental for Iraq for the creation of new charter schools, led this effort—and design a special and Afghanistan as quickly as possible. and $13 million used for a brand new court for domestic cases, for family Mr. President, I yield the floor and program to create scholarships for the cases, for child welfare cases, so hope- suggest the absence of a quorum. poorest children in the District of Co- fully we now have coming into play one The PRESIDING OFFICER. The lumbia. judge—one child and one judge, one clerk will call the roll. It is a program that, as the Mayor family, so children do not get lost be- The legislative clerk proceeded to has said, was designed by him, a pro- tween courtrooms or their files are not call the roll. gram he supports, as he has publicly lost between social workers. We have Mr. DEWINE. Mr. President, I ask stated, and that he has asked the Con- one team, one judge working with the unanimous consent that the order for gress, the Senate to approve. It is a child for good resolution. the quorum call be rescinded. program that will go a long way to It takes not only good planning but The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without help the children of the District of Co- it takes money. It takes resources. The objection, it is so ordered. lumbia. mayor and the locals have stepped up f I ask this afternoon for my col- to increase their budgets. We have leagues who do have amendments—I stepped up to try, even with things as DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA know Senator LANDRIEU will be dis- tight as they are, to find additional APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2004 cussing in a moment an amendment funding to support that foster care re- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Under she and Senator CARPER will be pro- form. That includes the courts, in get- the previous order, the Senate will re- posing; I know Senator DURBIN has an ting the social worker ratios tighter so sume consideration of H.R. 2765, which amendment, and some of the other col- we do not have 1 social worker for the clerk will report. leagues may have amendments—to every 50 children but 1 social worker The assistant legislative clerk read come to the Chamber and offer their for a manageable 15, 20, or 30, which is as follows: amendments so we can move the bill still a heavy caseload. A bill (H.R. 2765) making appropriations forward. We are prepared to vote on the Those are two of the important ini- for the government of the District of Colum- amendments. It is time for us to do tiatives. Having the right kind of data- bia and other activities chargeable in whole that so we can move this legislation base, having the right kind of people or in part against the revenues of said Dis- forward. step to the plate to become foster care trict for the fiscal year ending September 30, I yield to my friend and colleague, parents, to promoting adoption as a 2004, and for other purposes. Senator LANDRIEU. way to move children to a permanent, Pending: The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- loving home—that takes the coopera- DeWine/Landrieu Amendment No. 1783, in ator from Louisiana. tion of the social workers, the families, the nature of a substitute. Ms. LANDRIEU. Mr. President, I the extended family, and the court. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- thank my colleague from Ohio who has All of those initiatives are funded in ator from Ohio. been a great partner in this effort. He this bill to some degree—not to the ex- Mr. DEWINE. Mr. President, we are and I share a great deal of pride in the tent, of course, that we would like but back on the District of Columbia ap- underlying bill. It was built and crafted I think to the extent we can begin to propriations bill. It is my hope that we with a tremendous amount of bipar- see some real headway in terms of im- will, within the next several days, be tisan support. provement for the children of the Dis- able to conclude our deliberations on As he mentioned, one of the corner- trict. this bill. stones and key provisions is a push, an There are anywhere from 6,000 to This bill, as we have discussed at initiative, to help support, change, and 8,000 children ranging in age from in- length already, is a very positive bill. transform the foster care system in the fants to 18 to 21 who need this assist- Senator LANDRIEU and I have worked District. Although it is not a Federal ance. The chairman has also been very on it with the help of the other mem- responsibility directly, as the District eloquent regarding the needs of chil- bers of the committee. It does a great of Columbia, and as a major city in our dren aging out of the system, children deal for the children of the District of country, we hope to have a model that who were taken away from their par- Columbia. One of the things Senator is beneficial not only to the District ents, where parental rights were termi- LANDRIEU and I are both proud of is the and the residents in the region but also nated, and the system we created failed work it does for the foster care system, a model that shines as a bright line to find that child a new family. So at a system that has truly been broken in around the country as jurisdictions all the age of 18 or 21, the child ages out the District. The District of Columbia over the country, including many juris- and is literally handed a plastic bag has had some serious problems in re- dictions in Louisiana, are struggling with a few pieces of clothing and not gard to its foster care system. The with this same question of how to give much else other than good luck, good Washington Post and other news media the taxpayers the accountability they wishes, and goodbye. outlets have reported time and again deserve, how to give the parents and That, of course, is not sufficient. In about the foster care system. This leg- families the respect they deserve, and this bill and other efforts this Congress

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But the opponents uals and observing if the school looks underway to help these young people want to say we will pick up a voucher like it is in good repair and observing despite the fact that they got a short for a child to go to a private school, the children in the school; but it is also straw in terms of the way their first 21 then pick it up. That is what I say. looking a little beneath the surface. years of life went. We are hoping to Pick it up. Why stop at $7,500? What are the teacher/parent ratios? step in, in a more comprehensive way, One of the parts of our amendment is How large are the classrooms? Is my and give these young people opportuni- to have the voucher basically be ac- child getting this kind of attention? ties for college, for skill development, cepted by the private school—this is all What do the records show? How many for social development. voluntary on the private schools’ part, children have become national merit Of course, all the money in the world which is a very good part of the under- scholars at this school? How many spent on the back end is not worth the lying bill. This is not mandatory. No things do parents want to know about effort that could be in the front end re- private school has to participate, and their children? If we are interested in garding prevention. That is what Sen- there would be many reasons, as writ- choice—of which I am a strong sup- ator DEWINE has so correctly done and ten in many newspapers in the coun- porter, which is why I have supported why I support him in his efforts. try, why many private schools in the charter schools and this kind of ac- Now a word on the school reform pro- District would not want to participate. countability and information—then I posal being considered and debated. If they are going to participate, they would think that the voucher pro- There were a number of points I tried would have to follow certain guide- ponents would be interested in that to make on this proposal Friday. I lines—not cumbersome and, in my kind of information. agree with Senator DEWINE; we should mind, not anything that would be very But, again, the amendment we have have our Members present amendments difficult to follow—again, just trying discussed, laid down—the necessity of to try to get some sort of idea in terms to meet the minimum accountability gathering that kind of information and of time. Perhaps we will have today standards. But if we are going to give evaluation, not telling the public and tomorrow to discuss this issue. children a choice, let’s give them a real schools what they have to do, or ratios, Senator DURBIN and a few other Sen- choice and not vouchers on the cheap, but reporting mechanisms that would ators on our side will have amend- No. 1. allow parents to make wise choices and ments to lay down. No. 2, one of the most important would also allow the taxpayer who is One of the issues I will discuss is the things about creating any system of picking up this tab to have some sense issue of choice. It was one of the goals choices, whether you create more of whether their money was being used of Leave No Child Behind, and an im- choice in a public school or more for a good purpose or not. Maybe the portant goal. It was not the central choice for children to go to private taxpayers would have a different view. goal. It was not the underlying goal. It schools, is to have informed choices. I But no matter what we do, whether we was a desirable goal. The goal of Leave would think that we could be spending have a voucher that goes—which I have No Child Behind was excellence more money—or more effort and argued goes only to children in failing through accountability—excellence for money than we are, and I would be sur- schools, not a broad-based voucher—to the children in the public school sys- prised that the proponents who have have an opportunity to put the system tem and accountability to their par- argued for choice, choice, choice, have in place for those children to leave that ents and taxpayers who pick up the tab not put forward a proposal to try to school and to move to a different for that system. help the parents of the District of Co- school, you are going to have to have In that legislation, we laid down lumbia to have more informed choices better information than the proposal many ways that jurisdictions can pro- about the choices they have now, that is before us. So the issue of basi- vide more choices for students all over which is completely public school cally voucher on the cheap choice this country, for the millions and mil- choice. might sound good but it is not real un- lions and millions of children who are In order to make good choices—as we less you have the right kind of infor- in public education. We want real have seen, the choices you make are mation. choices, not false choices. I am afraid only as good as the information you The third point I wish to make is some voucher proponents who continue have with which to make them. We are this. My colleague just said this, and to talk about vouchers for private experiencing this with our foreign pol- you could argue—and I hate to argue schools say the real issue is choice. It icy as we speak. If your information is with him on any point because he and is not choice; it is real choice. It is in- not as secure and as thorough and deep I have agreed on so many issues for formed choice. It is not just choice. and as tight as you would like it, this bill. But I have to take issue with And it is affordable choice. maybe sometimes the choices you one statement, and he is not the only Senator CARPER and I, in one of eight make would be different if you had the one who said it. The other Senators points in an amendment we have dis- right kind of information. It is the have talked about the concept of extra cussed, tried to point out to the pro- same thing about public schools and money or new money. This $40 million ponents that the $7,500 voucher, while about school choice. If you could have that exists in the Senate bill, which is it sounds like a lot of money—and a consumer report, like many of us get a third for vouchers, a third for char- $7,500 is a lot of money—the average for the appliances that we purchase, ters, a third for traditional public private school tuition in the District of you could tell what kind of washing schools, is not new tax dollars. There Columbia is $10,800. We are trying to machine or dryer you would like, or was no new revenue stream created to point out, as written in the proposal what car you would like to buy. It is pay for this. Part of the money came being considered, there is no guarantee quite easy. Not only can you view the from the Defense allocation. Part of that $7,500 voucher would actually get product in a number of different loca- the money came from Commerce- a child into the school of their choice tions without a lot of pressure, but you State-Justice and part of it came from for that amount of money because the can read in detail about the way the the allocation for the District of Co- school of their choice might have a tui- product carries out its work or the way lumbia. So this money has come from tion of $20,000 or $18,000 or $12,000. the product functions. The same effort other places in the budget to come to One of the aspects of our amendment should be underway here. the District of Columbia. It is not new is, if you are for choice, then be for a That is one of the things that Leave money. It was here before. It is here real choice; make the voucher real, not No Child Behind put forward in its re- now. It is just now shaped for this edu- fake. We have been criticized as having form effort, trying to help improve cation initiative. a filibuster on the cheap. I say that choices, increase choices but informed I agree that the District should get proposal is like vouchers on the cheap. choices, and why is there now a report $40 million for a demonstration project

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Mr. President, I wish to something we need to keep in mind. one more dollar for their parking tick- respond to my colleague’s comment Furthermore, two-thirds of the ets or one more penny for sales tax or about ‘‘new money.’’ I hesitate to do schools that reported vacancies charge everybody is going to pay one more this because my colleague and I agree tuition under $7,300 and most have a something, it is not new money; it is on so many issues. We have worked so sliding scale to accommodate a fam- coming from somewhere else to fund well on this bill. But we disagree about ily’s ability to pay. We think the fact this initiative—not from the education this phrase. I will say why I have used is this is not going to be a problem, but budget, that is true, but it is coming this phrase. I say to my colleague, I already indi- from other budgets. First, this is new money. This is new cated to her when we were negotiating The Wall Street Journal writes about money to the Mayor. If you ask him, earlier last week that I don’t have a this every week in a very critical way ‘‘Mayor, is this new money to you,’’ he problem with that particular language of my position. I say to them, as they is going to say: ‘‘Yes, it is, Senator, in her amendment. It certainly makes wrote again today, several of us who new money. I didn’t have this $40 mil- sense to me. I don’t have any problem have supported the modification, they lion, and would I like this $40 million with that provision in her amendment. want to remind me—they say: for my schools, for my kids? Yes, I We have reached the point in this de- Senator LANDRIEU should remind herself would. I would like 13 million new dol- bate when we need to know about the that this is extra education money. lars for my public schools. Yes, I would amendments. We talked a lot about Let me say to the Wall Street Jour- like 13 million new dollars—new dol- them. We need to get them. I am not nal and to any other newspaper that lars—so I can have these scholarships; going to propound a unanimous con- would be reporting on this, I don’t I would, indeed.’’ sent request at this point, but I put ev- know if you can convince any educator It is new money. It is, in fact, new erybody on notice, within an hour or in America that there is any extra money. It is new to these kids. It is two I am going to ask unanimous con- money anywhere for education. I don’t new to their parents. It is new to the sent that we set a time certain later think you could argue with any educa- schools. It is 13 million new dollars for today that we have a specific cutoff tor anywhere and say there is extra charter schools, and it will create new time so we can get these amendments money. People may say we are spend- charter schools and they will, in fact, noticed and so everyone will be noti- ing too much in this area, and our be new. fied what the amendments will be. money is not being spent well, so let’s Why do we use the term ‘‘new’’? We There is no reason we can’t put every- move it and repair schools; or we have have to understand the context. One of one on notice and have a time certain too much money in the repair school the arguments made many times later today when these amendments all can be filed so that we know where we budget, so let’s move it to buy com- against these scholarships, or, as my are so we can move forward. puters; or we have great computers but colleague would say, vouchers, is that Mr. President, I suggest the absence we don’t have the teachers who have you can’t do that or you shouldn’t do that because it takes money away from of a quorum. the training to operate the computers The PRESIDING OFFICER. The and to teach them, so let’s take that public schools. As the debate is taking place across the country, people will clerk will call the roll. money and move it. But I don’t know The assistant legislative clerk pro- say: You shouldn’t be taking money anybody who thinks there is extra ceeded to call the roll. money in education, and especially away from the public schools and put- Mr. KENNEDY. Mr. President, I ask extra money for a program that doesn’t ting it into scholarships; that is not unanimous consent that the order for accomplish the goals that you have fair. the quorum call be rescinded. outlined and doesn’t meet the objec- When this program was designed, The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without tives of Leave No Child Behind. when this bill was put together, the de- objection, it is so ordered. I will have some other things to say cision was made that we were not IRAQ about this article as the day proceeds. going to do that. What we want to do Mr. KENNEDY. Mr. President, this I wanted to talk for a minute about the and what the Mayor wants to do is week, the Senate begins a debate on concept of new money, extra money, make this a win-win-win situation, the most important question facing about choice and the difference be- with no money taken away from the any government. It is not just about tween real choice, informed and unin- public schools. In fact, money would be the administration’s policies and its formed choices, and, again, the issue of given to the public schools. So, yes, in conduct in Iraq. It is about the way we vouchers on the cheap, because $7,500 fact, it is new money. That is the con- pursue American interests in a dan- will not get many children in the Dis- text in which the term ‘‘new money’’ is gerous world. It is about the way our trict much because the schools here are used. Government makes one of its most im- quite expensive—not just in the Dis- Those of us who are in favor of this portant decisions—whether to send trict but in the region and throughout bill and in favor of this program use young American men and women to the country. There are many expensive the phrase ‘‘new money’’ simply to em- war. schools that are much more than $7,500. phasize no money is being taken away Everything we do this week—every If we are going to try to help children from the public schools, and, in fact, it amendment we consider and every who are in failed public schools to get is new money to the public schools, word of our debate—should be focused a real informed choice, then at least new money for the charter schools and on protecting our men and women in give them a voucher that will get them new money, yes, for these scholarships. uniform, providing for the support and through the front door and they will That is why we use that phrase. Quite care of their families, and helping not have to go out and have a bake sale frankly, that is why I am going to con- them complete their mission and come in their neighborhood to get the extra tinue to use it, and I think it is very home with honor. money to go because that is not a real important to point that out. It is wrong to put American lives on choice. I wish to go back to another point the line for a dubious cause. Many of us Those are the comments I wanted to my colleague made about the $7,500 continue to believe that this was the make. There are other Senators who scholarship, that it might not be wrong war at the wrong time. There will be coming to the floor to speak. I enough at some of these schools. First were alternatives short of a premature suggest the absence of a quorum. of all, I think in most cases it will be rush to a unilateral war that could The PRESIDING OFFICER. The enough. Let me tell you why. A recent have accomplished our goals in Iraq clerk will call the roll. survey conducted by the Washington with far fewer casualties and far less The assistant legislative clerk pro- Scholarship Fund, with assistance from damage to our goals in the war against ceeded to call the roll. the Health, Education, Labor and Pen- terrorism.

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The safety bat units will be serving in Iraq or will will bring in adequate foreign forces to of the 140,000 American service men have served there in the last year. share the burden and restoring sta- and women serving in Iraq today is the Let me repeat that. By March of 2004, bility and building democracy as part issue, and, it is our solemn responsi- all of the U.S. active-component com- of a vision for the future of Iraq, and bility to question, and question vigor- bat units will be serving in Iraq or will bring us closer to the day when our ously, the administration’s current have served there in the last year. troops will come home with honor. plan to request for funds to restore sta- To solve this urgent problem, some There is no question that the Senate bility in Iraq, achieve democracy in have advocated creating two new divi- owes it to our men and women in uni- Iraq, and bring our soldiers home with sions in the Army. But that is a long- form to provide the support they need. dignity and honor. So far, the adminis- term answer. These divisions would not But $87 billion cannot be a blank tration has failed, and failed utterly, to be available for another 5 years, and check. The administration must tell provide a plausible plan for the future would cost more than $40 billion. the country what it intends to do with of Iraq and to ensure the safety of our The real crisis in our troop levels $87 billion and its plans for sharing the troops. America’s military is the finest comes this spring. If the administra- burden with our allies at the U.N. and in history. It is no surprise that we tion is unsuccessful at getting an addi- achieving our goals. The American peo- won the war in just 21 days. tional multinational division, they will ple are entitled to know whether, with The war was a spectacular victory— have to send in another division of all the current difficulties, the admin- but the postwar effort has been a re- American troops—some combination of istration has a plausible plan for the sounding failure. Our soldiers and Ma- Marines and National Guard—and we future, instead of digging the hole even rines in Iraq are displaying their ex- don’t have enough Active-Duty Forces deeper. traordinary military skill, but their to do the job. Without those inter- During this debate, my colleagues mission has become infinitely more national troops, we would have to no- and I will raise questions about the ad- complex and difficult. tify reservists before the end of the ministration’s failed policy in Iraq. We Our soldiers were told they would be month to ensure they will be available do so not only out of concern for its ef- welcomed as liberators. Instead, they by spring. This means more American fect on American security but espe- are increasingly resented as occupiers troops in Iraq. and are under siege every day. They cially out of concern for the safety of Even with this large contingent of face surprise attacks and deadly am- American service men and women, who Active Forces, close to half of the bushes from an unknown enemy. It is are paying for that failed policy with troops now in Iraq are reservists, and increasingly difficult to tell friend their lives. they are under increasing strain. In its effort to secure swift approval from foe. The average number of daily Already, more than 170,000 National of this enormous $87 billion, the admin- attacks against American troops has Guard soldiers and reservists are on ac- istration and its allies undoubtedly recently increased from 13 to 22. will criticize those who raise questions We are losing a soldier a day; 309 tive duty. Of those, about 13,000 have about its policy in Iraq. Rather than Americans have been killed in Iraq been on active-duty for at least a year. acknowledging its failures, the White since the war began. In the 150 days Others return home from deployments, House and its friends in Congress with since President Bush declared ‘‘mission only to turn around and head overseas attack those who question its poli- accomplished’’ aboard the USS Liberty, for another tour. cies,and may even accuse us of under- 171 American soldiers have died. Ten One reservist I recently spoke to had mining our troops. soldiers from Massachusetts have made only 17 days off between tours in Iraq Nothing could be further from the the ultimate sacrifice in Iraq. and Afghanistan. The average reservist truth. It is the administration’s failure This chart shows the list of spends 13 times longer on active duty to consider other alternatives before casualities and total deaths. We do not today than during the 1990s. Many re- rushing recklessly into war that has see the number of wounded; we do not servists cannot leave the service when now put our soldiers at risk. It is the hear that number quoted in the Senate their original time is up, and are re- administration’s failure to gain inter- because it isn’t published. I wonder peatedly sent on new overseas deploy- national support that has put our sol- why it isn’t published. What possible ments. As our colleague Representative diers at risk. It is the administration’s justification is there for concealing the JOHN MURTHA recently said, ‘‘the re- failure to have a plan to win the peace number of brave young men and women servists are stuck. . . . In fact, we have that has created a breeding ground for who have been wounded over there? a draft. We cannot sustain this force.’’ terrorism in Iraq and put our soldiers Why can’t the public know the number Even worse, our National Guard sol- at risk. of these young Americans who have diers and reservists believe they are The embarrassing rebuff of President been wounded so we have a better un- being sent to combat with substandard Bush by the United Nations last week derstanding of what the cost has been? equipment. Reservists have told me has made these errors even worse. We What possible national security that they used Vietnam-era night vi- may never know for sure who or what threat is there to publishing of the sion goggles that obscured more than persuaded President Bush to go to war number of American service men and they revealed, when the latest tech- in Iraq. We know now that we should women who are wounded, along with nology is being used by the regular not have accepted at face value the those killed? military. They tell me that they used claims that Iraq was linked to al- These are not just statistics. Each outdated and less-effective flak jack- Qaida, or that Iraq was building nu- fallen soldier has someone who mourns. ets. They didn’t have the latest body clear weapons, or that Iraq had stock- The loss—whether it is a parent, a hus- armor with bulletproof ceramic inserts. piles of chemical and biological weap- band or wife, a brother or sister, or a They tell me that they had to wait for ons. Our intelligence agencies clearly child—weighs heavily on us, and we 3 months for appropriate gear. Many had inadequate information to justify must do our best to see that their sac- units lacked armored Humvees, and such claims by the administration, but rifice is not in vain. needed to hang flak jackets in the win- it is far from clear why President Bush The administration’s failure to plan dows to protect themselves from at- was persuaded to accept that informa- for the security of our forces in Iraq tack. tion as adequate. has created a crisis for the military. It While we haven’t seen a fall-off in re- There is a greater responsibility now is already stretched thin. We do not cruitment or retention in military to than ever on Congress to have an open have enough active-duty soldiers to some extent, the high unemployment and honest debate about these failures, sustain their presence. rate is keeping these numbers high.

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The ployment both emotionally and finan- will continue to represent 85 percent of clerk will call the roll. cially. Many give up large civilian sal- the forces on the ground and suffer 85 The assistant legislative clerk pro- aries when they go on active duty. percent of the casualties. Indeed, our ceeded to call the roll. Some reservists are unwilling to tell failure at the United Nations last week Mr. BENNETT. Mr. President, I ask employers of their military service ob- led GEN John Abizaid to tell the Sen- unanimous consent that the order for the quorum call be rescinded. ligation for fear they will not be hired. ate Armed Services Committee last The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without This was a conversation I had 10 days week: ago, in my own State of Massachusetts. objection, it is so ordered. The fight against terrorism is far from Mr. BENNETT. Mr. President, I had It is against the law to discriminate over. The enemy’s ideological base, financial planned to come to the floor at this against those who are part of the Re- networks and information networks remain hour and discuss the issue of vouchers strong. Indeed, the demographic and eco- serves or the Guard, but they are find- for the District of Columbia. I will still ing increasing numbers of people who nomic conditions that breed terrorists may be worsening and those conditions are go back to that topic. However, having have found their jobs eliminated as a listened to my friend from Massachu- result of the declining economy. They heightening the ideological fervor associated with radical Islamist extremism. setts and the comments he has made have been trying to find employment. It appears to me that statement is a about Iraq, I will divert from the dis- But there is a clear pattern that those cussion of vouchers for long enough to who are part of the Reserves or the fundamental truth; that is, in the battle against terrorism, for us to assume make a few points with respect to the Guard are not being favorably consid- situation in Iraq. ered for employment. that there is a limited number of volunteers out there for terrorism is en- I will go back to my first experience As a result, some reservists are un- with respect to the issue of terrorism. willing to tell employers of their mili- tirely inaccurate. The number of re- cruits who are going to be resupplying It happened shortly after I was elected. tary service obligation for fear they It was back in the early 1990s. I was will not be hired. It is a sad day for pa- these terrorist groups can go on and on and on. elected in 1992, and I took office in 1993. triotism that service to our Nation is One of my staffers who has foreign For us to imagine that with a certain considered a negative by employers. policy experience said to me: There are number of troops we will be able to Despite these hardships, the adminis- some people you ought to meet. tration proposes to rely even more eliminate these terrorists or we will be I said: Fine. What is the subject? heavily on the Reserves in the months able to use the military force in such a He said: Well, there is something you ahead, increasing their proportion of way that in Iraq can free ourselves ought to understand, and these people the force in Iraq to close to two-thirds. from the dangers of terrorism is a fail- will come in and brief you on it. I can’t Last week, the administration an- ure to understand history and to under- sit in on the meeting because my secu- nounced that the tours of the 20,000 stand, in terms of political challenges rity clearance has expired, and I am Army Reserve and National Guard in and ideological challenges—such as the not cleared at a high enough level to be Iraq could be extended for up to a year, British learned in Northern Ireland, as present when they brief you. But I even though those brave of men and we have seen in Kosovo, we saw in Ser- think you, as a U.S. Senator, should women had planned to be home months bia, and we have seen in the West Bank hear this briefing and understand what earlier. of Israel—that we have to deal with the it is they have to say. Our National Guard soldiers and re- idea behind the terrorism to get to the So not really understanding what servists love their country. They are root causes as well as to deal with the was going to happen, I had this briefing proud of their military service. They immediate challenge. take place in my office. Two officers want to do their job, and they expect Secretary Rumsfeld says that if we from the CIA came in and sat down to be called to service when the Nation can train the Iraqis to police them- with me and talked about the attack needs them, and to endure periods of selves, we can turn the country over to on the World Trade Center that oc- difficult separation from their families. them. But in many areas, Iraqi police curred in 1993. As they outlined the But enough is enough. It is one thing are afraid to leave their stations for forces behind that attack, they gave to spend occasional months away from fear that they will be killed for col- me my first glimpse of international their families and their careers, but it laborating with Americans. Terrorists terrorism. I won’t go through the de- is quite another to spend a year or bomb police stations and assassinate tails of what they said other than this more in active duty, only to have fur- those who cooperate with us, including particular comment. They said: From ther callups possible in the near future. moderate clerics and members of the our point of view, harsh as it may Under this administration, they are no governing counsel. sound, the main thing wrong with the longer citizen soldiers. They are treat- All of us are profoundly impressed by attack on the World Trade Center is ed as full-time troops, and this cannot the dedication, professionalism, and that it did not kill more people. be sustained. commitment of our soldiers in Iraq. I said: That is a very harsh judgment. Much of these problems would not They are willing to endure hardships What do you mean by that? exist if the administration had aban- and dangers in Iraq to complete their They said: Because it killed only six doned its go-it-alone, my-way-or-the- mission. But they want to know, their people and the physical damage was highway foreign policy, and had families want to know, and our coun- cleared up in a relatively short period worked with the international commu- try wants to know that our policy of time, the American people have been nity. If the administration hadn’t makes sense. lulled into a false sense of security rushed to war without the broad sup- Today that policy, I believe, is a fail- that they are not at risk. port of other nations, greater numbers ure, and American servicemen and Then they outlined the full descrip- of their peacekeepers would have women are paying with their lives. Be- tion of international terrorism, where joined our effort. fore Congress writes a check for an $87 it was, how it operated, and what its The administration agreed to go to billion failed policy in Iraq, we must goals were. We talked about the reli- the United Nations earlier this month know that the administration has gious aspect. We talked about the ideo- to obtain a new Security Council reso- changed course and developed a real- logical aspect. I remember saying, as lution, but it was a flawed request. The istic plan to protect our troops, win they described the way it was orga- administration still refuses to share the support and respect of the inter- nized: Let me see if I understand ex- power on the ground. They are asking national community, and achieve long- actly what you are telling me. As I un- the international community to share term stability and democracy for Iraq. derstand it, this is basically a church

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They coordinate dramatic that will show on television attack on Pearl Harbor? There was a but they are not controlled. around the world. Television pictures great deal of second-guessing about These two briefers said: Yes, Senator, of computers not working just won’t Pearl Harbor. Franklin Roosevelt was you have that about right. cut it for that purpose. heavily criticized for not having known Now, we know there was a center for That hearing was held less than 60 Pearl Harbor was coming, and some training for indoctrination and for fi- days before September 11, 2001, when even suggested the conspiratorial the- nance. It was run by Osama bin Laden, we saw that particular prophecy—they ory that he looked the other way in and it had as its headquarters, phys- want something dramatic on tele- order to provoke a Pearl Harbor. I ically, the training camps in Afghani- vision—fulfilled enormously. don’t believe that for a second, but stan. But that does not mean Osama What does that have to do with the that was a part of the political rhetoric bin Laden or any other central group issues raised by the Senator from Mas- of the time. We did not, as a nation, re- controlled or coordinated everything sachusetts as he is complaining that spond to that rhetoric. Instead, we that was done worldwide. These are there is no plan in Iraq? He is com- said: Let the books about what may or freelancing people, in many respects on plaining that the reservists are going may not have been done be written their own. They would send people to to be held too long in Iraq, that we later; let us concentrate now on the Afghanistan to be trained and indoctri- have not leveled with the world, that task at hand. We refused to be dis- nated. They would contact Osama bin we don’t have enough allies in Iraq, tracted or diverted from the task at Laden for funds. But they would de- that everything is going terribly wrong hand. velop their own operations and their in Iraq. It has everything to do with My primary challenge and my pri- own initiatives of how they would at- what the Senator from Massachusetts mary problem with the position enun- tack Americans. And this early brief- was talking about because the Senator ciated by the Senator from Massachu- ing made it very clear to me that their from Massachusetts—and others like setts is not that he lacks patriotism. target was, in fact, Americans. It has him who have chosen to focus on dif- There are those who say that by chal- always been fashionable to think the ficulties that America is having in lenging him, I am challenging his pa- primary target for people in the Middle Iraq—has turned his gaze away from triotism. I don’t do that for a moment. East is Israelis. No, the primary target the overall challenge of terrorism in It is not that I challenge his motives or is Americans. Israelis are seen as sur- the world. his integrity. I don’t for a moment. I rogates for Americans, but the primary That which I was told in that first challenge his focus. He is focusing on target is Americans. briefing is still true. The primary tar- everything that might be challenged as The concern is that the Americans get of terrorists throughout the world not going correctly and perfectly from somehow have entered that portion of is Americans. The primary purpose of the beginning, and he is ignoring the the world where these people have pre- terrorism around the world is to drive big picture. He is ignoring the primary viously been dominant, and the Ameri- America out of the Middle East. And threat that has been with us for dec- cans have contaminated that world the lesson that those terrorists have ades, finally exploded on our shores on with American ideas. The ideas that learned from America’s activities since the 11th of September, and has not are so repugnant are the ideas of free- the Vietnam war says that if they just gone away. And the question must be dom, the ideas of equality for women, keep chipping away at our resolve, if asked: If we in fact refuse to put up the the ideas of education for children in they just keep bloodying our nose a lit- money for the $87 billion that has been secular ways to teach them skills so tle bit, Americans will tire, Americans requested, if we refuse to proceed with that they can survive in the modern will decide to pull back, and Americans the effort to establish a stable and free world rather than education that is will withdraw. That happened in Soma- market-oriented economy and govern- concentrated entirely on indoctrina- lia. That happened when the first al- ment in Iraq, if we refuse to stay the tion of ideas that go back centuries if Qaida attacks occurred against Amer- course and pull back now, all in the not millennia. ican Embassies. That happened after name of some abstract sense of balance I came out of that first briefing very the attack on the USS Cole. because the intelligence might not disturbed. I tried to ask those who We protested; we made a brief mili- have been perfect, what will be the re- came to brief me if they could give me tary gesture, and then, afraid of Amer- sult? any timetable. They said: No, we don’t ican casualties, afraid of what public If we lose focus on the war on ter- know when this will erupt. No one opinion might say in America, we rorism, the terrorists will win. If we does. But it is there. It is growing. It is pulled back. Thus emboldened by that decide that short-term political advan- powerful. We are the target. kind of history and particularly en- tage is more important than long-term They also said—I remember very couraged by the rhetoric in the United success, the terrorists will win. It has clearly—that the primary challenge to Nations, the terrorist groups are con- been said—perhaps it is a cliche, but it Americans would be in chemical and vinced that if they can just hang on in is very true—that America is better off biological weapons. This was before the Iraq long enough to cause us to lose re- fighting terrorists in the streets of attempt was made to put a chemical solve at home, we will withdraw our Baghdad—yes, even if soldiers die— agent into the subway in Tokyo and troops from Iraq, we will say it wasn’t than we would be fighting them in the raised the specter of that kind of thing worth it, we will say, yes, there was streets of Detroit or New Orleans or being done in America. some faulty intelligence, and therefore San Francisco. Well, the years went by. Nothing we must correct that by withdrawing One of the reasons we have not had happened. I tended to forget that brief- altogether, and then we turn not only successive events to the bombing of the ing and put it aside. I focused, as many Iraq but ultimately the entire Middle World Trade Center with airplanes and in this Chamber know, on the issue of East over to the terrorists. If we think the attack on the Pentagon since Sep- cyber-terrorism and attacks through we have a lot of problems with terror- tember 11, 2001, is that we have been fo- computers. I held a hearing where I ists now, just wait until they are en- cusing on destroying the terrorist in- asked the CIA witness who appeared couraged by America’s lack of resolve. frastructure, hunting down their lead- before us: Isn’t it likely that the next Of course, things are not going well ers, and disrupting their financial net- attack on this country will come in the in Iraq, according to the rosiest of sce- works. We came to the conclusion that form of a computer attack because you narios. They never do in wartime. one of the key factors in doing all of could do more damage to the economy Think back to the other wars America those things was an attack on Iraq. Oh, if you could shut down the computers has fought—more traditional wars to some say, you cannot prove any con- than any other way? be true, but nonetheless wars that were nection between the people who flew

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Oh, no, into Iraq who would say the Iraqi peo- many viewers to show the progress I was told, no, because the Haitian ple would be better off if we had not that is being made in Iraq, as compared Constitution does not allow him to run done it? Two-thirds of the Iraqis are to what they are showing now, which for a second term. We will put him saying over and over again in various are the difficulties that are being cre- back in power with the military might polls and surveys that are done that ated in Iraq. I will talk about that also of America behind him. He will serve their lives are better now than before later in the week. out the balance of his term, and then the Americans came in. I believe that when the truth comes he will step aside because he is a demo- Those who say the intelligence was out, when everything that is really crat who responds appropriately to faulty should look at all aspects of the happening in Iraq is truly known, the democratic institutions and his con- intelligence we didn’t have. I will ac- American people will discover this is stitution says he cannot serve a second knowledge that there were many an effort of which we can be enor- term. You need not be concerned that things we did not know until we got on mously proud. This is an effort of he will seize power in a way that will the ground and perhaps the intel- America at its best. We have not gone be dictatorial and brutal to his people, ligence people should have told us. One into Iraq for territory; we have not Senator BENNETT, because the Haitian of those, about which we hear nothing gone into Iraq for economic advantage; Constitution forbids it. from the Senator from Massachusetts we have gone into Iraq for the highest The Haitian economy was in terrible and others who hold his same position, possible humanitarian motives, and shape at the time the American mili- is that we did not know there was a with all of the difficulties and all of tary invaded Haiti, and we were told: holocaust going on in Iraq that, the problems, and all of the guerrilla We will have to do something about attacks, we are daily increasing our percentagewise, was almost as great as that; we will have to rebuild Haiti, so ability to fulfill those humanitarian the one that went on in Nazi Germany. we will turn that responsibility over to Tom Korologos, a friend to many of motives. the United Nations. Let me close with this final com- us in this Chamber, is now serving in Now, not quite a decade later, look- ment. I was in this Chamber when the Iraq. He takes the congressional dele- ing at Haiti, what do we find? Yes, we proposal was made that America in- replaced a brutal dictator who was gations that go there to visit the mass vade Haiti. I was opposed to that. I much beloved of American conserv- graves. He said that is the first place voted against it. But we were told it atives, with a brutal dictator who is they go, and it gets very quiet very was our duty to invade Haiti, not be- much beloved of American liberals, and quickly. cause there was an imminent threat We didn’t know Saddam Hussein was he is still there, the Haitian Constitu- from Haiti, not because Haiti was de- systematically murdering, torturing, tion to the contrary notwithstanding. veloping any weapons of mass destruc- He is going to be dictator for life, as and burying his people in tremendous tion, not because Haiti was harboring long as he can maintain his military numbers. The intelligence didn’t tell us terrorists, not because Haiti was fi- power. that. If we had known that, would it nancing terrorists, all of which applied How has the United Nations done in have said to us, stay out? If we had had to Iraq. No, we were told we had to in- rebuilding Haiti? How has the United the correct intelligence, would we have vade Haiti because there was an illegit- Nations fared in bringing democracy said, oh, we cannot go in there if that imate President in charge; that that and prosperity to Haiti? The average is going on? There are those who criti- alone was sufficient reason for Amer- Haitian at best is no worse off than he cized Franklin Roosevelt for not focus- ican military power to be applied to was prior to the American invasion. ing on the Holocaust during the Second the situation in Haiti. Obviously, there And at worst he is considerably worse World War and not doing more to pre- was no military challenge worthy of off economically. The island’s economy vent it. If we had known that, I believe the name awaiting us in Haiti. That has continued to deteriorate. Bru- it would have made us go in more was an easy decision to make in terms tality, government murder, and assas- quickly and more powerfully than we of a military activity. sination has continued to thrive. Noth- did. Now we know. Colin Powell, then a private citizen, ing is better; a great deal is worse. There are those who say we have no along with former President Jimmy I am not suggesting that Iraq is a plan for the reconstruction of Iraq. Carter and Senator Sam Nunn, went to perfect analogy with Haiti, but I find it Look at how badly it is going. Look at Haiti in advance of the invasion and es- interesting that people who are now the number of people who are without sentially talked the Haiti regime into complaining that we went in to remove power and water, and look at all of the abandoning their posts and leaving a brutal dictator should consider leav- damage that was done. Then we realize peacefully. Sam Nunn reported to ing quickly and, thus, open the door to from the reports on the ground that those of us in the Senate after that ex- replacement by a brutal dictator and the lack of power, the lack of water, perience what went on, and basically turn the responsibility of seeing that and the lack of services in Iraq was be- the individual who convinced the Hai- the country is rehabilitated over to the cause of Saddam Hussein, not because tian leadership to give up without a United Nations. of anything the American bombs did. fight was Colin Powell. He sat down I think the track record dem- Many Iraqis are saying they have more with the leader of the Haitian armed onstrates that the Americans do a bet- food, more power, and more water now forces and convinced him that military ter job than the United Nations and, than they did before the Americans chivalry did not require that he die at indeed, if the United Nations is to suc- came. But you didn’t hear that on this his post; that he had a responsibility to ceed, should we do that in Iraq, the floor from people who are complaining his troops and if there was, in fact, a only way they could do it, and Kofi that we have not solved all of the prob- shootout with the American military, Annan and others realize this, would be lems in the time we have been there. his troops would be destroyed for no to plead with the Americans to provide Mr. President, as I say, I did not good purpose. The man, responding as the security forces, to provide the come prepared to talk about that. I one military man to another, agreed money, to provide the expertise to see have more I want to say on that in a with Colin Powell and left the country. that it happens. If we are going to pro- more prepared fashion. I will do that We can look back on that event and vide that, we should be in charge of it. later in the week when we get into the discover the following: We replaced a Mr. President, now I return to the actual debate over the $87 billion sup- brutal dictator, much beloved of Amer- subject I came to the Chamber to dis- plemental. ican conservatives, with a man who cuss, and I will do that much more ex- The point I want to make—and I will had the claim of being the legitimately peditiously than I would have other- make it again—is that the true story of elected President. So technically we wise, having taken that time to re- what is really happening in Iraq is not replaced a usurper with a President spond to the Senator from Massachu- being told to the American people. who was legitimate. setts.

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By Columbia have come forward with a re- And as the first one threw another voting for this pilot program and the quest. By that I mean the Mayor, I starfish back into the ocean he said: It funds that would support it, I am not mean the president of the school board, will make a difference to this one. voting for vouchers in Salt Lake City, and I mean ultimately the people most I suggest that there are many chil- I am not voting for vouchers in Cleve- concerned. The parents of the children dren in the District of Columbia for land, Detroit, St. Louis, or Los Ange- have said: Will the Congress please give whom this will make a very significant les, and I am not voting for a national us the opportunity to do a test of a difference. Just because we can’t, here, voucher system. I am voting for a pilot pilot program in the District of Colum- make a difference for them all, we can project to be tested in the District of bia to see if it works? We in the Con- at least make a difference for this one, Columbia. gress, in the Appropriations Committee and for that one, and for the next one. Once we have tested that pilot so far, have said: Yes, we will give you Let’s have the courage to test a pilot project and learn how well it works in the money to test a pilot project in the project for the District of Columbia the District of Columbia, then we can District of Columbia. and see what happens. have the debate of whether or not it be- From the rhetoric we heard in the The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- longs in other cities around the coun- committee and the rhetoric I expect on ator from Ohio. the floor, one would think we had chal- try. Then we can have the debate as to Mr. DEWINE. Mr. President, I thank whether or not it works. lenged the entire structure of public my colleague from Utah for a very Right now we hear all kinds of rhet- education in America from the time of strong statement. I think he said it oric about how terribly irresponsible it Thomas Jefferson forward. We are not. very well. We hope this pilot project will be. Do we know? No. Let’s test it. We simply want to have the money to will cause the competition that we We can’t just turn the whole school test a pilot project in the District of want to see. We hope it will cause the system in the District of Columbia Columbia, a pilot project which the public school system in the District of over to private schools. No, we can’t. leaders of the District of Columbia and Columbia to improve. Certainly, at the Let’s have a pilot program. the parents in the District of Columbia very least, what we hope to see is 2,000 A pilot program to be tested in the have asked for. I think it is time we children who will directly benefit, who District of Columbia does not threaten gave them what they asked for. will receive these scholarships. We public education across the country, I am perfectly willing to hold out the hope it will make a difference in their does not threaten the budgets of school possibility that after 3, 4, or 5 years of lives. That is what we think will, in boards around the Nation, does not experience, if we determine that it is a fact, make a difference. threaten anything except those who failure, I will vote to cut off all funds As he said in his little story that he are in love with the status quo. for it. I am perfectly willing to stipu- ended with, it will make a difference in What is the status quo in the school late that I don’t guarantee in any way these children’s lives. If we can make a system in the District of Columbia? On that this is a silver bullet that is going difference in one child’s life or two a per pupil basis, it is wonderful. On a to solve all of the problems. per pupil basis, more money is spent in I anticipate that at the end of 4 or 5 children’s lives or, in this case, 2,000 the District of Columbia than any years, reading scores are still going to children’s lives, isn’t it worth doing? I other jurisdiction in the United States. be lousy in the District, mathematics think the answer is clearly that it is. That sounds terrific. We are spending skills are still going to be lousy in the The situation in the District of Co- more money per pupil to educate kids District, but maybe, just maybe they lumbia school system—my colleague in the District than anyplace else. We will get a little better as the District has described that. Other colleagues are spending about a third more than schools decide they want to compete have described how bad the situation the national average, and we are spend- with those private schools that are is. We can’t turn our backs. ing about two-thirds more than we educating the children a little better. I The Mayor has said he will not turn spend in my home State of Utah. From am assuming that will happen. his back. He has tried over the last sev- a spending per pupil point of view, Yes, but we are only providing this eral years to do what he can to im- nothing is wrong with schools in the for a small percentage of the students prove the school system. He has dedi- District. in the District of Columbia, and there- cated himself to this. He has set it as The only problem is the vast major- fore we are shortchanging the others if a priority. He has come to us and said ity of kids who are being educated in it is going to work. this package that is in front of us those schools are not being educated. Again, we don’t know if it is going to today is an integral part of his efforts The vast majority of the kids on whom work. We are just providing money for as Mayor of the city of Washington, that money is being spent are coming a test of a pilot project in the District DC, an integral part of his efforts to out of the system badly shortchanged. of Columbia to see what will happen. I try to improve the lives of the children They can’t read. They can’t figure. believe, as I say, that it will dem- who live in this great city. Frankly, it There are whole gaps in their knowl- onstrate better things and more impor- is the least we can do to have the cour- edge of things they don’t understand. tant things. But I say to those who say age to follow his direction and come There are those who say we are just you are not doing it for all of the kids, forward with this well-balanced ap- not supporting them enough; we are it is like the old story which I first proach. just not spending enough money. The heard from an educator. I know it is al- Again, it is a well-balanced approach. late Senator from New York, Pat Moy- most a cliche now that others have We take this new money, $13 million nihan, once said half facetiously, but used it, but it is appropriate here, and for new charter schools, $13 million for also to make a point, that if you drew it is the proper way for me to conclude public schools, and $13 million for the a chart with one line being spending this presentation. scholarship program. It is, in fact, the and the other line being accomplish- People are walking along the beach right thing to do. ments, you could draw the inference and they are seeing on the sand, away Mr. President, I ask unanimous con- that the more money we spend on edu- from the ocean, starfish that have been sent to have printed in the RECORD two cation, the worse it becomes because, washed ashore by a heavy wave, and pages we received today from the he said, as the spending line has gone the wave has then receded and the Mayor. It is entitled ‘‘Government of up, the accomplishment line had gone starfish are in danger of dying outside the District of Columbia, Executive Of- down. He didn’t want to suggest there of the water. fice of the Mayor, Myths and Facts was a cause-and-effect relationship One of the two picks up a starfish About the D.C. Opportunity Scholar- there, and I don’t either, but I do think and throws it into the water, and the ship Program.’’

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Myths and distortions Facts

1. DC Mayor Anthony Williams is reacting to pressure by the White House and In February 2003, Mayor Williams and Kevin Chavous, Chair of the District Council’s Education Committee brought their ideas for a Three Sector Education Department of Education to start a voucher program in exchange for receiv- Initiative (includes funding for public and public charter schools, and private school scholarships for low-income families) to the White House and the ing Federal dollars for public and charter schools. Department of Education (DOE). The White House and DOE agreed to work with city leadership on its plans for improving education and expanding options for District families. 2. The Federal Government is ‘‘imposing’’ a voucher program on the District of There is no violation of Home Rule with this program because elected officials of Washington—Mayor Anthony Williams, School Board President Peggy Coo- Columbia, thus violating the Home Rule Charter. per-Cafritz and Council member Kevin Chavous are actively pursuing and supporting a school voucher program for the District, as are thousands of Dis- trict families who are seeking a quality education for their children. 3. City Council and Board of Education have voted against vouchers in the Dis- In April 2003, the City Council tabled a resolution by a vote of 12–1 that would have resulted in the council voting against the establishment of a voucher trict. program in the District. The positions of the council and school board cited by opponents are actually votes against previous voucher bills before Con- gress. The Council has never voted against vouchers. 4. District residents do not want the program ...... Opponents cite a 1981 poll where District residents overwhelmingly voted against a tax credit plan for the District to be funded by local dollars. However, a 1998 poll conducted by the Washington Post found that 56 percent of District residents favored ‘‘using Federal money in the form of vouchers to help send low-income students in the District to private or parochial schools.’’ Only 36 percent were opposed. 5. The District has not listened to the people of Washington ...... At a public hearing of the District’s education committee on School Choice in April 2003, 19 of 21 people who testified spoke in favor of establishing a school voucher program in DC. Each year, more than 5,000 low-income families in the District apply for 1,200 scholarships offered through a privately funded scholarship fund. 6. A DC voucher program would take money away from public schools ...... Mayor Anthony Williams has increased funding to DC Public Schools by 57 percent during his tenure and remains strongly committed to public education. He and Kevin Chavous have gone on record indicating they will hold the District of Columbia Public Schools ‘‘harmless’’ for any local funds they might lose for students who might leave DCPS as a result of the proposed scholarship program. This means that DCPS will be able to keep dollars for children they are no longer required to educate and spend those dollars on necessary reforms, such as lowering class sizes, recruiting talented principals and teachers and contributing to the transformation of additional DC public schools. This coupled with $26 million in new funding being sought through this bill for both DCPS and charter schools is a net gain to public education. 7. The scholarship program will only help a few children and is equivalent to The scholarship program is one part of a carefully crafted education initiative to continue the reform of public schools and the build out of successful abandoning the public schools and the majority of children they serve. charter schools. The scholarship program will bring immediate educational relief to the families who are on long waiting lists for charter schools, transformation schools and out-of-boundary transfers and who can’t wait for reform to get their children a good education today. The program is also designed to spur further reform in the public schools—as the scholarship program in Milwaukee, Wisconsin has done. 8. Charters and out-of-boundary program provide enough choice ...... As Mayor Williams has said, you cannot have too many good educational options for our children. Thousands of DC families are on waiting lists for charter schools and out-of-boundary transfers, and spaces in those schools simply cannot open fast enough. Why should poor families—who often cannot afford to purchase private education or relocate to a neighborhood with a high performing public school—be made to wait on an education that meets their child’s needs when parents with money and influence never would? Mayor Williams seeks a scholarship program to help these families now and level the playing field for their children, even as he continues to support reform in the public schools and expansion of the charter schools. 9. Supporting vouchers in the District of Columbia will be the first step to District officials have no interest in pushing for a national voucher program. This effort is to establish a pilot program in the Nation’s Capital only. Mayor starting a national voucher program. Williams, DC Council Education Chair Kevin Chavous, and DC School Board President Peggy Cooper-Cafritz—with the support of thousands of District families—are asking Congress to support a three-sector education initiative, crafted to meet the distinctive needs of the District of Columbia. Because of the District’s unique relationship with Congress, and its lack of a State legislature, it is appropriate for locally-elected officials to seek assistance from Congress. 10. The plan before the Senate will not benefit the District of Columbia and its Currently the Senate Appropriation Bill for the District of Columbia will provide $13 million to public schools, $13 million for charter schools and $13 mil- children. lion for a scholarship program that will enable low-income families to send their children to private schools. The funding will support a Three Sector Education Initiative aimed at leveling the playing field for under-resourced families. The effort, championed by Mayor Anthony Williams, Council member Kevin Chavous, School Board President Peggy Cooper-Cafritz and their many supporters, is focused on expanding education options among traditional public, charter and nonpublic schools to ensure all children in the District of Columbia receive the very best education possible in a school of their parents’ choice.

Mr. DEWINE. Mr. President, I yield good reasons. It said: Mr. Mayor, we tional money. The only way they are the floor. are happy basically to help, but you going to get it is if they give a portion The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- have to take a portion of this in vouch- of it to private schools for private ator from Louisiana. er money. The original proposal was, as school vouchers. We don’t think there Ms. LANDRIEU. Mr. President, I I said, $10 million in vouchers only, should be a Federal presence. I don’t think the previous comments by our broad-based vouchers, no help for pub- think there should be a Federal man- distinguished colleague from Utah lic schools, no help for charter schools, date, and certainly no Federal contin- merit a brief response. Again, I thank and vouchers to private schools. gency, and in this proposal there is. the chairman of the committee, my No mayor should be blamed for want- That is not right. colleague from Ohio, for being so coop- ing to have additional money for The hiding behind and saying the erative on this issue. As I often say, schools—additional money which is not Mayor asked, the Mayor asked—I will there is usually no disagreement becoming out of his budget, it is not tell you the Mayor asked, just as every tween us, and this is an unusual situa- extra to us, it is not new money to the mayor in the country is asking for tion where we have a slightly different Federal Government, but it is new help, and every Governor is asking for viewpoint on this particular education money to the District—no mayor help, and every school board president measure. should be blamed for wanting to have is asking for help. Why? Because we In reference to what the Senator additional funding. So the Mayor said raised the bar pretty high on them. We from Utah said, I would like to make a basically: I believe in our charter said if 50 percent of your teachers couple of points. school program, and I believe in our aren’t certified by 2006, they have to be No. 1, I think part of the argument transitional program for public certified. We said we realize that you which he presented was that opponents schools. So I will basically take the don’t have a 100-percent graduation to this voucher plan fail to accept the vouchers portion and make it the best rate. By X time—not mandated but fact that the Mayor of the District of I can. unified—you are going to have to im- Columbia asked for vouchers. If the Mayor has a different position, prove your graduation rate or else; and I want to again reiterate for the I would like to hear that. But that is your testing scores, or you are going to record that at no time, to my knowl- my general understanding. I have said have to close your schools and reorga- edge—and I have talked with the that again. The reason that is impor- nize. Mayor privately; I have heard him tant is because part of the amendment I supported that accountability. I am speak publicly; I have been at any that Senator CARPER and I wanted to not complaining that we did that, al- number of meetings; I have heard his lay down to clarify is one of the major though the responsibility now is very testimony; and I have read his testi- issues in this debate, which is that great on the local level. mony—did he come to the Congress and some of us don’t mind having a dem- I also supported additional funding to the President to ask for voucher onstration program if it is done in the that would go along with those re- money. He came to ask for money for right way for the District of Columbia. forms. Unfortunately, this administra- help with his school system and said he But under no circumstances do we tion passed a law that left a lot of the would be open to a variety of different want every mayor in this country—or funding, basically, on the cutting-room suggestions. every Governor or every school board floor. It is not going to get to the com- The administration said—and wisely president or every reform leader—to munities around this country and in when we passed Leave No Child Be- think they have to come to Wash- the District of Columbia itself. It fell hind—no to vouchers for about 10 or 15 ington to ask for new money or addi- short by $21 million.

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It is written by If D.C.’s voucher program is to give private the administration that if we really Jarvis DeBerry, an African-American tuition money to 2,000 students, it does not want to have a demonstration project, columnist who has written on this seem to me to be anti-black to worry about then I would be—as one of the cospon- the fate of the other 66,000 or so students exact question. who’d be left behind. sors of this historic No Child Left Be- Why not save a few, if you can? That But would I try to keep an individual stu- hind Act, not all Democrats, not all was the story spoken of so eloquently dent from trying to escape to a better Republicans—most certainly interested by the Senator from Utah about walk- school? No, I wouldn’t. Even though that in a true demonstration program that ing along the sand and saving a person’s departure would further weaken an lasts for 5 years where the money was starfish and being questioned: Why are already struggling school, and I know vouchers for everybody would not be possible. divided a third, a third, and a third be- you wasting your time? At least I can tween charter schools, public schools save one. This might sound like an argument for the scholarship plan, but I make under improvement, and then, perhaps I actually happen to agree with that two points: One, this columnist is writ- for children in failing schools to go philosophy. But I would like to read ing about moving children out of fail- into other opportunities in this Dis- this article into the RECORD because it ing schools, not just any school. And he trict of Columbia, if the accountability answers it in a way which I think helps is talking about only 2,000 slots, allow- were there and if the measurements frame this debate. ing children to move out of a system were tight enough to show that truly It is entitled, ‘‘Vouchers No Way Out that is not their fault. That is not what at the end of 5 years we are making of a Failing Society.’’ this proposal does. This proposal is not any progress. It is not too long. I think I have the The reason I think that is compelling limited to children in failing schools. time to read it here. Although some people argue we is because the situation in Mil- He says: waukee—the ‘‘test’’ in Milwaukee that should not allow children to move out, If you had a child at a failing school, which I have not. I have argued that under has been underway for 13 years with person would you look toward for help? Har- private school choice and private certain carefully crafted cir- riet Tubman or Frederick Douglass? cumstances, children could move out school vouchers—is still inconclusive. Let me state the question another way: If The taxpayers in Milwaukee and in the you had a child at a failing school, would while we are fixing the system. But the United States want to know whether your primary concern be helping your child problem with some voucher proponents their taxpayer money is resulting in escape or making sure the schools were im- is they focus on moving children out better academic achievement. There is proved so that escape would no longer be and not helping the children still there. As I have pointed out in this debate, some evidence to suggest that parents necessary? I understand that the question has the ef- although the proponents say they sup- are more satisfied, and that is most fect of reducing Tubman and Douglass to port charter schools and public schools, certainly a worthy goal. We want par- one-dimensional characters: One who es- there is no guarantee that money will ents to be satisfied with their chil- caped slavery, then subsequently worked for be divided the way it is represented. dren’s education as consumers. But freedom by plucking slaves from bondage They state their intention, but there is that is not the central focus of Leave one by one; the other who also escaped but no guarantee until the administration, No Child Behind. The central focus is then became famous for taking the podium the President, comes forward saying academic excellence through account- and urging the country’s leaders to live up to there will be no bill because I will veto ability so that we can have a school the written promise of freedom and justice. But what about a better way to illustrate it if there is not help for the kids left system with as much choice, as much the crossroads at which many black people behind. Then the great efforts under- opportunity, and as much transparency stand? Is it better to take one’s promising way for reform, as well as giving these for the taxpayer to see if we really get child out of the system or stay put and make few 2,000 students an opportunity to a our money’s worth through our school sure that the system gets better for every- higher performing school; we actually system. body? know it is higher performing because If we are going to have a test, the Judging from the attacks that have been we have accountability—the proposal amendment that Senator CARPER and I aimed at Sen. Mary Landrieu by a group pending before the Senate—continues offer would basically guarantee that at called D.C. Parents for School Choice, it’s to have many deficiencies. the end of 5 years we would be able to clear that her opponents want black people to believe that Landrieu is indifferent to Again, Jarvis lays out in this article say definitively there are voucher pro- black people’s interests. Why? Because she a key question to the debate. While fix- ponents who do not want to know sends her children to the tony Georgetown ing the public school system—and it is whether a voucher works or not be- Day and hasn’t supported a voucher program a system that needs fixing—it is not to cause they are not interested in the ac- that would give about 2,000 D.C. families be unaccounted for. It is clear how countability portion. They are just in- $7,500 each they could use towards tuition much work needs to be done in fixing and private parochial school. terested in the choice or the freedom that system, but it is being fixed. Some portion. As long as people have choices, It further states: who have been working for 25 years to as long as parents generally are happy, . . . the woman leading the charge against try to fashion the public spirit and what does it matter if their children vouchers in D.C. is black, as is the woman focus for fixing the system—some, not are failing? If they had real choices and who’s pushing for them. The argument that all—have also come to the idea that if if they could go anywhere with money support for vouchers is the more authen- there are a few spots in schools that tically black position is usually made by and informed decisions, that might be are available for these children and it something on which we could rely. But folks who aren’t black. And what those people usually fail to com- can be done in a fair way with the right they do not have informed choices be- prehend is this: While deep down nobody kind of evaluation and the right kind cause the system doesn’t allow for that wants a life of poverty and oppression, escap- of parameters, am I going to stand in kind of information. It is the same as if ing such a fate often brings with it its own the way of a few children getting an you are going to buy a car or an appli- kind of guilt. Why do you think so many opportunity? Not this Senator. There ance. The vouchers are sort of vouchers young black men who come into money are are other Senators who have a different on the cheap. You don’t really get a determined to ‘‘keep it real’’ or that poor view. voucher to go anywhere you want. black people destined for success are admon- But to say that because I am of that Some of these schools cost $20,000. ished to ‘‘Remember where you came from?’’ Because solo success seems empty. After position, that I should be for a whole Some of these schools cost $15,000. The she escaped from slavery, Harriet Tubman system of vouchers, which is what this voucher they propose doesn’t really would have been perfectly justified if she’d voucher proposal is, hiding behind a DC give you that choice. It is a false never returned to the South. But she made 19 demonstration project, then absolutely choice based on absent information. trips back and helped about 300 people es- no.

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On both of these What proponents and opponents of vouch- rial was ordered to be printed in the votes the majority of House Members fa- ers have to do now is frame their arguments vored removing vouchers, but the vote was RECORD, as follows: in a way that doesn’t suggest that those who held open for an extraordinarily extended [From the Times-Picayune, Sept. 26, 2003] disagree with them hate black people. time in order to get a Member to change his VOUCHERS NO WAY OUT OF A FAILING SOCIETY Ms. LANDRIEU. Mr. President, I also vote so as to achieve a voucher majority. (By Jarvis DeBerry) have some letters from other African- Members understood the precedent for the If you had a child at a failing school, which American leaders in the District who nation they would be setting in voting to in- person would you look toward for help: Har- are opposed to the voucher plan, most clude private school vouchers in any bill for the first time. riet Tubman or Frederick Douglass? notably the DC Delegate to Congress, Let me state the question another way: If Congresswoman NORTON, who gives a We hope that you retain the urgently need- you had a child at a failing school, would long and detailed explanation of why ed funds for charter school facilities and pub- your primary concern be helping your child she is opposed. lic schools in the Senate appropriation, but escape or making sure the schools were im- we oppose the three-sector approach that proved so that escape would no longer be Particularly of interest in her letter: where one-year funding for public and char- necessary? First, the city has the largest number of ter schools has been included the public I understand that the question has the ef- public charter schools per capita in the na- school funding cannot erase the precedent fect of reducing Tubman and Douglass into tion. that would be set by funding private schools. one-dimensional characters: one who escaped She continues: Mayor Williams testified that his major ob- slavery, then subsequently worked for free- Charter schools are so popular here with jective was to secure funding for vouchers. dom by plucking slaves from bondage one by residents that they have long waiting lists, The belated response to offer some funds to one, the other who also escaped, but then be- and many are housed in inadequate facilities private schools came only after D.C. resi- came famous for taking the podium and urg- and need federal funds. dents and officials demanded that all funds ing the country’s leadership to live up to its I am pleased to say part of this pro- be directed to charter schools and public written promises of freedom and justice. transformation schools. But what better way to illustrate the posal is, in fact, for charter schools, ex- crossroads at which many black people cept we have no guarantee the adminis- As the city’s only congressional represent- stand? Is it better to take one’s promising tration would veto anything if charter ative, I am completely confident in assuring child out of the system? Or stay put and schools were not in the proposal. We you that the majority of D.C. residents re- make sure that the system gets better for main as opposed to vouchers as they were are waiting for clarification. when they strongly supported the Clinton everybody? I ask unanimous consent to have this Judging from the attack ads that have veto of the D.C. appropriation bill that in- letter printed in the RECORD. cluded federal money for vouchers, as pro- been aimed at Sen. Mary Landrieu by a There being no objection, the mate- group called D.C. Parents for School Choice, posed now. Far from supporting vouchers, it’s clear that her opponents want black peo- rial was ordered to be printed in the District residents responded to the recent ple to believe that Landrieu is indifferent to RECORD, as follows: vouchers bill by forming a broad coalition, black people’s interests. Why? Because she U.S. CONGRESS, the Coalition for Accountable Public sends her children to the tiny Georgetown HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Schools, consisting of many organizations of Day but hasn’t supported a voucher program Washington, DC, September 22, 2003. every variety, elected officials and individ- that would give about 2,000 D.C. families Senator MARY LANDRIEU, uals. Hundreds of D.C. residents, led by min- $7,500 each they could use toward tuition at U.S. Senate, isters and rabbis, recently held a Public a private or parochial school. Washington, DC. Funds for Public Schools Lobby Day in the But Landrieu’s reluctance to jump on the DEAR SENATOR LANDRIEU: On behalf of the Senate and House to ask that vouchers be re- vouchers bandwagon shouldn’t be used to de- home rule majority in the District of Colum- moved from the D.C. appropriation. The termine what she thinks of black people. Be- bia—the majority of the City Council, of the most recent resolutions of the D.C. City sides, as The Washington Post points out, elected members of the DC School Board, Council and the School Board and the indi- the woman leading the charge against vouch- and myself—I am writing to ask that no ap- vidual letters from members that you have ers in D.C. is black, as is the woman who’s propriation for private school vouchers be received strongly repudiate private school pushing for them. The argument that sup- added to the DC FY2004 appropriations bill vouchers paid for which federal money. port for vouchers is the more authentically but that our public and charter schools be It would be particularly ironic if vouchers funded instead. Especially today when the black position is usually made by folks who were forced on the District. The city out aren’t black. District, like your state, carries large un- flanks every state in offering three thriving And what those people usually fail to com- funded No Child Left Behind mandates, we alternatives to its traditional public schools, prehend is this: While deep down nobody strongly oppose funding private school all publicly accountable, as private schools wants a life of poverty and oppression, escap- vouchers with federal money. Our opposition are not. First, the city has the largest num- ing such a fate often brings with it its own to vouchers matches the consistent position ber of public charter schools per capita in kind of guilt. Why do you think so many of the congressional majority as well, and we the nation. Charter schools here are so pop- young black men who come into money are ask that you respect our strong position to ular with residents that they have long wait- determined to ‘‘keep it real’’ or that poor the same effect. District of Columbia resi- ing lists, and many are housed in inadequate black people destined for success are admon- dents are no different from the almost two- facilities and need federal funds. Second, the ished to ‘‘Remember where you came from’’? thirds of the American people who oppose District also has established 15 public trans- Because solo success seems empty. After private school vouchers or the 37 states that formation schools separate from the D.C. she escaped from slavery, Harriet Tubman have turned down vouchers. system, and the transformation schools have would have been perfectly justified if she’d Please also understand that the federal ap- achieved the first ever breakthrough in rais- never returned to the South. But she made 19 propriations voucher proposal is not addi- ing the scores of low income children and trips back and helped about 300 people es- tional money at no cost to the District. Too children in low performing schools. This suc- cape. The fact that she had to pull out her little attention has been paid during this cess is due almost entirely to additional pistol to keep some escapees on track used controversy to the $25 million in combined services for parents and children alike, to make me think that the people at the end federal and local per pupil funding that pri- which, tragically, the city is now in the of her pistol were cowards. vate school vouchers would cost the DC pub- process of cutting for lack of funds. Third, But now I wonder if some of them were lic schools. We ask that Congress refrain the District has long allowed any parent simply eaten up with guilt because they were from forcing this expensive additional bur- dissastified with the neighborhood school to escaping and their loved ones weren’t. den on the District today when the city has send the child to an out-of-boundary school. If D.C.’s voucher program is to give private already made $40 million in cuts to its public Please do not force on the District of Colum- tuition money to 2,000 students, it doesn’t schools. Moreover, the private school vouch- bia what Congress has not required for the seem to me to be anti-black to worry about er authorization is for five years while the rest of the country, especially considering the fate of the other 66,000 or so students proposed public school funds are a one-time that the city’s track record in establishing who’d be left behind. appropriation. But would I try to keep an individual stu- We believe that the recent close House publicly accountable alternatives to tradi- dent from trying to escape to a better vote is an important indication of the national public schools is better than that of school? No, I wouldn’t. Even though that tional significance of the DC voucher pro- virtually any of the states. person’s departure could further weaken an posal. On September 5, after several votes I am enclosing a short statement elabo- already struggling school, and I know vouch- had been taken, House leaders pulled the DC rating my position on vouchers. I ask that ers for everybody will never be possible. bill because of the strong possibility of los- you vote against including any proposal for

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Public Schools sent a long letter million to spend on a voucher program, Member of Congress. opposing the use of precious dollars— not limited to children in failing VOUCHERS—WHERE I STAND AND WHY although they are new to the District, schools, saying it is a demonstration (By Eleanor Holmes Norton) they are not new dollars to the Federal project but not really having the eval- Treasury—saying they would prefer to uation mechanisms to support that WHERE SHOULD FEDERAL MONEY FOR D.C. use that money in other ways. Their contention when you could ask a broad CHILDREN GO? letter warrants a great deal of thought range of liberal to conservative, the Two groups of D.C. kids qualify for the fed- whole range of people, what would be eral grants: our children in charter schools and I ask unanimous consent it be and our low-income students in trans- printed in the RECORD. the most important thing we could do formation schools where significant test There being no objection, the mate- for education in the District. It would score gains have been made for the first rial was ordered to be printed in the be to fund pre-K and early childhood time. The Mayor and Council have made siz- RECORD, as follows: education. Why? Because we know the able cuts in our schools this year. PARENTS UNITED FOR THE benefits of quality early childhood edu- WITH FEWER STUDENTS, WILL D.C. PUBLIC D.C. PUBLIC SCHOOLS, cation. SCHOOLS BE BETTER OFF? Washington, DC, September 15, 2003. She goes on to say the second great The most serious problem with the pro- Hon. MIKE DEWINE, use of this money would be additional posed vouchers has yet to be discussed or to Chairman, Appropriations Subcommittee on the bilingual schools. be taken seriously. Our traditional public District of Columbia, Washington, DC. The Oyster Bilingual Elementary School and charter schools will be hit hard finan- Hon. MARY LANDRIEU, provides an excellent education to District cially if the predicted 2,000 students exit in Ranking Member, Appropriations Subcommittee children, with English and Spanish-speaking the fall. Our public schools will lose a com- on the District of Columbia, Washington, teachers in each classroom. While Oyster is bination of $12,557 per pupil in D.C. and fed- DC. located in my Ward, Ward 3, it serves a broad eral funds because every school system must Parents United for the D.C. Public Schools cross-section of children throughout the Dis- be funded on a per pupil basis. That would be and the District of Columbia Parent Teach- trict. The D.C. Board of Education has a blow D.C. public school funding cannot af- ers Association (DCPTA) oppose any action fought to replicate the successful program in ford today when it has already been cut. by the Congress of the United States that other areas, an effort that requires addi- MUST D.C. KIDS WITHOUT VOUCHERS GO TO would use federal funds to support a voucher tional funding. The Congress could earmark ‘‘BAD’’ D.C. PUBLIC SCHOOLS? program in the District of Columbia. To- $10 million in support of a second bilingual gether, we represent the parents of the Dis- elementary school within D.C. public I have always believed that a child is enti- trict of Columbia. Members of Congress may schools. tled to a public school alternative to a neigh- remember Parents United for the lawsuit I understand that school is about 40 borhood school that does not work for that that compelled the city to correct safety vio- child. For decades D.C. has allowed children lations and which led to the development of percent Hispanic and Latino, perhaps to choose schools elsewhere in D.C. In addi- a master facilities plan for the D.C. Public 20 to 30 percent African American, and tion, D.C. leads the country in providing Schools (DCPS). 20 to 30 percent Caucasian children. It many alternatives to our public school sys- The majority of our membership has over- is a diverse, excellent school with a tem. Our extraordinary 42 charter schools whelmingly voiced strong opposition to fund- wonderful bilingual curriculum. We are the most extensive in the country. They ing vouchers in the District of Columbia. As could create one or two other models are the most important innovation in the the public schools continue to work hard to history of public education here. However, based on that with this money. meet the needs of all students and are held Finally, she discusses elementary their success has brought charter schools to higher standards, federal dollars should mile-long waiting lists and facilities in not fund private schools that will choose English and math instruction, describ- churches and other crowded facilities that their students and are held to no standards. ing a well-received former initiative of need federal funds. As parents who are engaged and involved a previous administration of a grant The best hope for our low income children with our local schools as well as at the city- program through the Department of are our transformation schools that sur- wide level, we also want to bring to your at- Education designed to provide reading round these children and their parents with tention a particularly urgent concern. Since specialists and math specialists to each extra services, including tutoring and other our schools are formula funded, 2000 fewer District elementary school to strength- services for the children and special services students leaving DCPS at once mean a loss for the parents. All 15 transformation of $25 million. Recently, the Board of Edu- en instruction in these key areas. The schools have significantly improved their cation took a vote to rescind negotiated pay grant was not continued. Stanford 9 scores. The extra services these raises for all staff, part of a $40 million cut I ask unanimous consent that letter children get are available in none of the in DCPS. More losses would cripple school be printed in the RECORD. other D.C. public or private schools. These funding. There being no objection, the mate- are our poorest children, often with the least On behalf of thousands of D.C. Public rial was ordered to be printed in the motivated parents. The least any bill should School parents, we ask that you cast a no RECORD, as follows: vote for this and any other voucher bill. do is to encourage and fund the improve- SEPTEMBER 9, 2003. Sincerely, ments we see for the first time in these chil- Hon. MARY LANDRIEU, IRIS J. TOYER, dren. Instead, cuts will make it impossible to U.S. Senate, Co-Chair. fund many of the extra resources that are Washington, DC DARLENE T. ALLEN, producing these results or to quickly expand DEAR SENATOR LANDRIEU: I write con- transformation schools. President, District of Columbia Parent cerning the District of Columbia FY 2004 Ap- Teachers Association. WHERE DOES D.C. STAND? propriations Bill and, specifically, the fed- When the Congress tried to impose vouch- Ms. LANDRIEU. And from Kathy eral funding proposed for education reform ers, the city preferred to see its appropria- Patterson, who represents Ward 3, I in the District of Columbia. I appreciate tion vetoed rather than accept vouchers paid have another thoughtful letter. She your leadership on this as well as other Dis- for with extra federal funding. Council and states in her letter: trict issues. I appreciate the attention that the Con- School Board resolutions continue to go well There are several other education reforms beyond the insult of congressional riders. gress has given to the educational needs of proposed previously in the District of Colum- District children, and understand the The city’s resolutions, including the most re- bia schools. I urge you to consider one of cent, specifically argue that federal money amount of work undertaken to craft a pack- these alternatives when the D.C. appropria- age of financial support for education reform should be spent on publicly accountable tion comes before the Senate. in the District of Columbia, including sup- schools. Pre-kindergarten education. Today, Dis- port for the District of Columbia Public trict of Columbia policymakers allocate suf- DO VOUCHERS WORK BETTER THAN PUBLIC Schools. Federal support for a reform initia- ficiently locally generated tax revenues to SCHOOLS? tive here, provided over several years and en- provide pre-kindergarten education for Although the proposed voucher program is compassing rigorous evaluation, can benefit roughly half of the 4-year-olds in the city. called a ‘‘pilot’’ by some, the results are al- not only children in the District but school Many of us view expansion of pre-K edu- ready in on vouchers. The GAO study of the children across the country, and I applaud cation to ALL district 4-year-olds as a top Milwaukee and Cleveland vouchers found no such an approach. At the same time, I can- evidence of student gains. Ten years of inde- priority for funding. . . . not support the allocation of taxpayer dol- pendent, verified research of public and pri- Not one of the priorities, it is a top lars for private school tuition, particularly vate voucher programs in Cleveland, Dayton, priority. when there are so many competing needs.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 22:07 Jan 14, 2014 Jkt 081600 PO 00000 Frm 00015 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\2003SENATE\S29SE3.REC S29SE3 mmaher on DSKCGSP4G1 with SOCIALSECURITY S12120 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE September 29, 2003 There are several other education reforms ing schools. It seems to be open-ended. I yield the floor. proposed previously in the District of Colum- There are no evaluation components The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. bia Public Schools. I urge you to consider tight enough to let us all know—which ENZI). The Senator from Ohio. one of these alternatives when the D.C. ap- would be extremely refreshing to me, Mr. DEWINE. Mr. President, let me propriation comes before the full Senate. and a real relief if I could know defini- The $10–$13 million proposed for K–12 schol- respond to a few comments which have arships could very usefully be transferred for tively—whether these private school been made by my colleague from Lou- one of these initiatives: scholarships or vouchers work. Because isiana. Pre-kindergarten education. Today District if there were, then we could stop spend- First, we seem to keep coming back of Columbia policymakers allocate sufficient ing our time arguing about it and just to this issue about what the Mayor is locally-generated tax revenues to provide deal with the facts and move on. for and what he is not for. Unfortu- pre-kindergarten education for roughly half So for that alone I have told people nately, my colleague keeps inferring of the 4-year-olds in the city. Many of us on both sides of the aisle—some op- that the Mayor of the District of Co- view expansion of pre-K education to ALL posed and some for—that it might be lumbia, Anthony Williams, really, District 4-year-olds as a top priority for worth spending the $200 million. It is funding, and we have allocated dollars spe- truly is not for this scholarship pro- cifically for this purpose in previous budget not $40 million. It is $200 million be- gram. I think we need to get beyond cycles. The Congress could earmark $10 mil- cause for 5 years you are going to have that issue. lion specifically for a pre-K expansion, with to have $40 million a year. I have a letter that I have already en- the same kind of rigorous evaluation that Now, if this Congress is willing to put tered in the RECORD. It is already part has been discussed with regard to other al- up that kind of money in these times, of this RECORD. It is dated September ternatives. then I most certainly could support it. 11, 2003, to me from the Mayor. The Additional bilingual schools. The Oyster Bi- Again, if it were done in a certain way, Mayor states in part: lingual Elementary School provides an ex- meeting the accountability standards This initiative— cellent education to District children, with of Leave No Child Behind, it would be English and Spanish-speaking teachers in worth maybe the $200 million to know He is talking about this three- each classroom. While Oyster is located in pronged initiative that we are talking my ward, Ward 3, it serves a broad cross-sec- definitively does the scholarship or the voucher make a difference. about, which includes the scholarship tion of children from throughout the Dis- program— trict. The D.C. Board of Education has We already know that poor children sought to replicate this successful program do better when they leave dysfunc- This initiative was designed by District in other areas, an effort that requires additional schools and go to schools that leadership for District [students] and is not tional funding. The Congress could earmark are better organized, more disciplined, being imposed on the District from outside, $10 million in support of a second bilingual and have better instruction. You do as some would have you believe. As mayor, I am trying to make the best choices for the elementary school within D.C. Public not need a study or any money to tell Schools. residents of this city, and without a state you that. government to which, under normal cir- Elementary English and math instruction. A What we do not know is if a poor well-received initiative of Sen. Hillary cumstances, I would make this request. In Rodham Clinton during her tenure as First child receives a voucher or a scholar- this regard, I believe it is appropriate for the Lady was a grant program through the De- ship to go to a higher performing pri- federal government to act on behalf of the partment of Education designed to provide a vate school, basically, or that child re- nation’s capital when the local mayor and reading specialist and math specialist to ceives an opportunity to go to a better school board president seek assistance. each District elementary school to strength- public school, can you track to see if Further, in a document that I, a few en instruction in these key areas. The grant the child would do better in the public moments ago, asked to be made part of was not continued, but represents another environment or the private environ- the RECORD, which is entitled ‘‘MYTHS very high priority that could be brought for- ment? Or does the scholarship matter? and FACTS’’—I will read a portion of ward again, and subject to evaluation to Or is it the quality of instruction, class measure its validity as an education reform this— alternative. size, et cetera? That is the verdict that Myth: These are just three examples of education is still out. So it would be worth know- D.C. Mayor Anthony Williams is reacting reform initiatives strongly supported by Dis- ing that. to pressure by the White House and Depart- trict of Columbia policymakers, and, thus, a Again, it is not going to cost us $10 ment of Education to start a voucher pro- good menu for the consideration by you in million. It is not going to cost us $40 gram. . . . your role as ranking Democrat on the appro- million. It is going to cost us $200 mil- Now, this document came from the priations subcommittee, and by other mem- lion because we have to have the com- Mayor’s office. bers of Congress who are also committed to parisons of the students in the new Fact: education reform. Each of these options charter schools, in the public schools could provide very useful research informa- that we are trying to follow as well— In February 2003, Mayor Williams and . . . tion of value not only in the District, but [the] Chair of the District Council’s Edu- throughout the country. the control groups—as well as the cation Committee brought their ideas for a I urge one of these initiatives as an alter- scholarship recipients or the voucher Three Sector Educational Initiative [which] native to private school scholarships as a recipients. (includes funding for public and public char- signal of the Congress’s strong commitment In addition, I was handed a note that ter schools, and private school scholarships to improved education outcomes for District the shadow Senator from the District, for low-income families) to the White House children. Paul Strauss, also opposes vouchers. and the Department of Education. The White Thank you for your consideration. And he is with us today. House and Department of Education agreed Sincerely yours, So again there are many, many re- to work with city leadership on its plans for KATHY PATTERSON. spected leaders on both sides of this ar- improving education and expanding options Think about that, a Federal grant to gument in the District. Senator for District families. make sure there was a reading spe- DEWINE and I find ourselves in quite a Again, in both of those documents, cialist and a math specialist at every quandary because we work with all Mr. President and Members of the Sen- elementary school. That grant was not these leaders. We respect them all. We ate, Mayor Williams has said they ini- continued but, instead, we hear from have been working with a broad group tiated these ideas. They are the ones this administration: No, we cannot af- of leaders to move the District forward. who came forward with the plan. They ford that grant but we can afford But this situation deserves debate. It are wholeheartedly in favor of it. vouchers. deserves to have the arguments put I wish we could put this behind us. That is why many Democrats are forward. As I said, if we just come to The Mayor is in favor of this plan. This concerned. That is why they are puz- the floor and, of course, lay our amend- is the Mayor’s plan. He wants it. I zled. That is why they are perplexed. ments down and argue and debate, tone think we should put this behind us and That is why they are disappointed. down the heat and raise the light, then quit talking about it. This is some- That is why they are angry at why we perhaps the District and the country thing the Mayor of this city wants. pushed for vouchers when there are so will be helped because we will under- We talk about accountability. Sen- many other needs. stand some of the nuances relative to ator LANDRIEU is talking about ac- The voucher program, as proposed, is, this debate. I hope we are making countability. I would ask any of my again, not limited to students in fail- progress in that regard. colleagues who are on the Senate floor

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Members will have the accountability very good. It certainly reading scores, the proficiency scores, opportunity tomorrow to do that. improved the accountability. We the math scores, they are shocking. To I yield the floor and suggest the ab- thought we had good accountability in think that within blocks of this Na- sence of a quorum. the bill before, thanks, again, to Sen- tion’s Capitol, we are tolerating a The PRESIDING OFFICER. The ator FEINSTEIN and her work in the Ap- school system that is not doing any clerk will call the roll. propriations Committee, but her better for the kids, these poor kids who The assistant legislative clerk pro- amendment added to the account- live in our Nation’s capital. It is ceeded to call the roll. ability and requires that these scholar- wrong. It is not right. We have an obli- Mr. FEINGOLD. Mr. President, I ask ship students take the same—the gation to do something differently. unanimous consent that the order for the quorum call be rescinded. same—test that the District of Colum- What we have before us today is The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without bia public school students take. something different. In a sense, I could objection, it is so ordered. Again, we are going to be able to argue it is a radical proposal. But it is measure how well this program works. really not. It is a conservative pro- CONCERNS OVER U.S. POLICY IN IRAQ Mr. FEINGOLD. Mr. President, over We are going to see it year after year posal. It is a cautious proposal in a the past year, I have come to the floor after year. The report is going to be sense, because what we do is we say we several times to express my concerns there. The parents are going to see it. are going to put more money in the public schools. We are going to take about the U.S. policy in Iraq. I have The taxpayers are going to see it. The the Mayor’s lead, and we are going to raised questions about what I have residents of the District of Columbia put that $13 million more into the pub- called the administration’s ‘‘shifting are going to see it. We are going to be lic schools, and we will entrust it to justifications’’ for this war. I have able to measure it. We are going to be the Mayor because that is what he raised questions, both before and after able to tell how well this program is wants. the conflict began, about the adminis- working—the same tests, identical. My colleague from Louisiana has tration’s plans for finding and securing Second, the Feinstein amendment, been very interested in charter schools weapons of mass destruction, for ensur- which has been adopted by this body, and played a major role in the developing that the international community which is a part of the bill, requires the ment of them. The Mayor wants to try is willing to share the burden of recon- Secretary and Mayor to select an inde- to expand charter schools so we will struction, and—perhaps most criti- pendent entity to evaluate the per- put more money for them. We are not cally—for making certain our action in formance of the students participating going to put all our eggs in one basket. Iraq does not detract from or under- in the scholarship program. We are going to try that, too. mine the fight against terrorism. I still That is just the highlights. I will not But then we are going to try some- have many of the same concerns today. read and take the time of the Members thing else, something we have not done I still am not confident that the Amer- of the Senate. But the accountability before in the District of Columbia; that ican people have gotten all the answers is built into this bill now. is, we are going to put some public and all the information they deserve. If my colleague has other things she money, some Federal tax dollars into Now many in the administration wants to put into this bill, we certainly scholarships for 2,000 kids. That doesn’t clearly do not want to talk about would be more than happy to entertain seem to me to be such a radical pro- weapons of mass destruction in too them and to listen to them, if she has posal. At the same time we are giving much detail. They don’t really want to other ideas to improve that account- more money to the public schools, at talk very much about distorted intel- ability. the same time we are giving more ligence. These things are apparently Again, she talks about vouchers on money to charter schools, let’s put $13 old news in their view. the cheap. I would say, again, our stud- million, the same amount as for the We fought a war of choice. We remain ies show, and what the HELP Commit- other two, let’s put in $13 million to deeply involved. American troops con- tee’s staff has come up with, along create these 2,000 new scholarships for tinue to die. Some don’t want to talk with what the District of Columbia of- poor kids. Yes, you have to be poor to anymore about those initial choices ficials have come up with, is that clear- qualify. Yes, let’s keep in mind under that were made. The President told the ly most of the availability slots are this bill the way it is written as to pri- American people that the main reason less than the $7,500. ority, the priority goes to kids from he went to war was to prevent Iraq But for those that would be more, I failing schools. Let’s create that as from using weapons of mass destruc- have no problem with including lan- well. So we are not putting all our eggs tion against us. Now, however, we are guage in this bill, if my colleague in one basket. told that the real reason for choosing wants to do so, that would require any We are not saying we are going one to go to war in Iraq was to tip off a set school which is going to take the way. We are saying we are going to try of, in effect, democratizing dominos voucher to say that is it, they couldn’t something else. We are going to try a that will change the face of the modern go back to the parent and say, we want balanced approach. We are going to try Middle East, perhaps even the entire additional money. You are either going an approach the Mayor approves of. Muslim world, and then, in so doing, to take it as the entire payment or you Let’s do something different. We are defeat the forces of terrorism. I guess are not going to accept the student. I going to do something a little dif- that seems to be the general thrust of have no problem with language in that ferent, because we are not satisfied the argument. area to do that. That would be per- with the status quo, because we don’t I don’t believe it is a good thing for fectly fine with me. think what is currently going on in our our democracy or for our standing in It is important for us to remember Nation’s capital is good enough for the the world to switch arguments for a how we got here and why the Mayor kids who live there. war in midstream. But I do think this wants to do this and why those of us I say to my colleagues, if you are sat- idea that the administration is putting who are strong advocates for this pro- isfied with the way things are in the forth now, after having moved from posal came to the floor to do it. When District of Columbia, then take this many other justifications, also de- you look at the statistics of what is out of the bill. Go ahead. And when the serves to be seriously and critically going on in the District of Columbia, time comes, vote for the Durbin considered by this Congress, especially they are actually shocking figures. amendment. Take this out and say: We given how often the administration is How bad are the schools in the District are going to continue to do things the now invoking this idea that we are of Columbia? They are bad. Everybody way we have done them in the past. going to create a domino effect of de- knows that. That is OK. mocracy throughout the Middle East

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September 11—at least not prior to our not Afghanistan, not Saudi Arabia, not I can remember hearing a domino invasion. Iraq was not the inevitable Southeast Asia, or east Africa or the theory before, when American troops next battleground in our fight against central Asian states of the former So- were fighting a different war. It was an terrorism. It was a battlefield that the viet Republic, Mr. President, but Iraq overly simplistic idea that just did not administration chose for its own rea- as the central focus of the war against capture all of the different agendas at sons and now sees as the lead domino terrorism. play in the world—the nationalistic, that will start the region on the path In support of this assertion, the ad- the self-serving, and the corrupt, to to peace and democracy. ministration can, of course, point to name a few. I am highly skeptical that Second, let us consider the assertion the influx of terrorists into Iraq since this theory is any more useful or accu- that the forces attacking Americans in the United States military campaign rate today. Iraq do so precisely because they know began. The country was not, however, a That earlier conflict also taught me we are onto something—they know hotbed of terrorist activity directed at that the right thing to do is to ask that we are bringing freedom and de- American interests before that cam- hard questions. That is the right thing mocracy to Iraq and therefore are paign. But the administration appears for the country and the right thing for striking a blow against terrorism. to be making a much broader point our brave men and women in uniform. What if they are attacking us simply based on a sort of new domino theory GEN Anthony Zinni made a good point because we are there, because we are for our new century. This time, instead when he spoke earlier this month at present and vulnerable and easier to of propping up dominoes threatened by the Marine Corps Association and the target in a climate of disorder and in the forces of communism, we are tip- U.S. Naval Institute Forum. He said the context of a population that re- ping them over in the name of democ- the following: gards foreign occupation, understand- racy. By tipping the Iraqi domino, we This is the greatest treasure that the ably, with some suspicion, even fearing will change the entire Arab world—or United States has, our enlisted men and that we want to install a client regime perhaps even the entire Muslim world— women. And when we put them in harm’s that will provide us ready access to the or so the argument goes—and this in way, it had better count for something. country’s oil? turn will lead to the demise of the ter- . . . They should never be put on a battle- Disorder creates opportunity. Con- rorist forces that have attacked Amer- field without a strategic plan, not only for sider the lead of a recent Chicago Trib- ica. the fighting . . . but for the aftermath and une article: In other words, what the administra- winning that war. . . . Our feelings and our sensitivities were forged on the battlefields Smugglers on motorcycles ferry Arab in- tion is really saying is that Iraq is now surgents across the rugged desert from the central battle in the fight against of Vietnam, where we heard the garbage and the lies, and we saw the sacrifice. We swore neighboring Iran, while former Iraqi army terrorism because this is where we never again would we do that. We swore officers guide anti-American Afghan vet- choose to tip the domino. never again would we allow it to happen. erans through minefields left over from the How likely is it that the battle for And I ask you, is it happening again? Iran and Iraq war. Meanwhile, militants dis- guised as Iranian merchants, religious pil- the future of the Middle East or the fu- This is what was said by General ture of modern Islam is going to be grims and charity truck drivers bring in il- Zinni in front of the Marine Corps As- fought at a place and time of American licit drugs, weapons, and explosives into Iraq sociation of the U.S. Naval Institute. to fuel the guerrilla campaign. choosing? Are we really that all-know- These are powerful words from one of ing or that all-powerful? Of course, terrorist forces do not I agree that a battle of ideas and our generals. They remind us of the want us to succeed in Iraq. They do not wills is underway in the region. I am stakes, and they remind us that the particularly want us to succeed any- not at all sure that this kind of battle questions about our planning, about where. And America should not and can be influenced by U.S. military ac- the wisdom and intellectual honesty of cannot hesitate to take the steps we tion or a U.S. occupation—at least not the ideas that guide it, are very much need to protect our security against in the way we would hope. in order today. terrorist threats. But what I find so I am even less sure that invading and I support our troops and I support disturbing about this assertion is it occupying Iraq in an attempt to estab- their families who are very anxiously seems to suggest that bad news some- lish a beachhead for democracy will waiting for their return. That is why it how vindicates current policy—that if help us in the campaign against terror. is so important to get some clarity on they attack our troops, we are getting It is that campaign against terror that the nature of our involvement in Iraq it right, that the Middle East peace we should be focused upon. How likely and where we stand in the fight against process breaks down because spoilers is it that the plans and capacities of terror. are threatened by the winds of demo- terrorists operating, let’s say, in the The President is, of course, right to cratic change blowing from Iraq. Philippines or Indonesia will be greatly reject the notion that one can be am- Recently, Deputy Secretary of De- affected by the outcome in Iraq? How bivalent about terrorism. If we don’t fense Paul Wolfowitz explained away about the forces still present along the have moral clarity when it comes to the bombing of the U.N. headquarters border between Afghanistan and Paki- the fundamentally evil nature of acts in Baghdad and a holy shrine in Najaf stan? Will a blow for democracy in Iraq that target innocent civilians, that by asserting that ‘‘Terrorists recognize wipe them out? murder noncombatants on a grand and that Iraq is on a course towards self- Most importantly, are we more se- gruesome scale as some sort of perverse government that is irreversible and, cure? Are we on a firmer footing in the act of political theater, then, of course, once achieved, will be an example to fight against terrorism if we somehow we are really lost. There is no halfway all in the Muslim world . . . pointing a convince ourselves that this is so? Are point on this. There is no middle way out of the hopelessness that ex- we on the right track when the Vice ground. The battle against terrorism is tremists feed on.’’ President refuses to acknowledge that worth fighting. It is a battle we did not In other words, what he is saying is, we know of no real link between Iraq begin, and it is a battle I have sup- these attacks happen because we are on and the attacks of September 11, and ported and will always support whole- the right track. then goes on to insist that the Saudis heartedly. This is a somewhat disturbing for- are good partners in the fight against I agree with those who say that mula. Are we to interpret every new terrorism, as he did on ‘‘Meet The states that knowingly harbor and sup- horror as an encouraging sign that we Press’’ earlier this month? port our terrorist enemies are enemies have it right, that we are really get- There is something else happening themselves. That is why I voted to sup- ting to the bad guys? If an increased here. I fear that there is. Are we get- port using our military might in Af- terrorist presence and activity in Iraq

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The one aspect I like the nomination with no intervening ac- this. about this Senator is you never have to tion or debate; further, following the If only this were true. Do we really worry how he stands on an issue. He is vote, that the President be imme- believe that somehow we can attract always very forthright and public in diately notified of the Senate’s action all the terrorists to Iraq, bring them his statements. and the Senate then return to legisla- all in there and then defeat them? Do As the Chair knows, I spend a good tion session. we really believe there is a finite num- deal of my personal time finding out The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there ber of terrorists whom we can finish off where the votes are on our side of the objection? by goading them into attacking us in aisle. With the Senator from Wis- Mr. REID. Mr. President, reserving Iraq? Do any of us believe that right consin, there is never a problem. He the right to object, I recently received now terror cells are not plotting and doesn’t say: Let me get back to you. Or a call at home and the person was en- planning and operating elsewhere in if he does say that, he does get back to raged that we were holding up judges. I the Middle East, in East Africa, in me. explained to the person that that was Southeast Asia, in central Asia? Global I have the greatest respect and admi- not factual. I want the record to reflect terrorist networks would be a great ration for the Senator. I have also that tomorrow morning we will approve the 160th judge for President deal easier to deal with if they could be watched how he has been engaged in Bush. We have turned down three. So contained within some national bound- the international relations of this that is 160 to 3 is what I told my friend aries, such as Iraq, clearly identified country. I know how he has been en- and engaged. But this is simply not the from Nevada. gaged in issues that are important to I have no objection. I further agree reality we confront today. sometimes only him, but sometimes We have to be honest with ourselves that there be 2 minutes equally divided that is all it takes to focus the atten- about what is really accomplished in for the debate prior to the vote tomor- tion of the Congress on an issue in these skirmishes in Iraq in terms of the row morning. which he has been involved. long-term security of the United The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there I had the good fortune when I served States. Unquestionably, there is value objection? in the House to serve on the Foreign in helping the people of Iraq take con- Without objection, it is so ordered. Affairs Committee. I do not serve and trol of their own destiny. I am enthusi- Mr. DEWINE. I further ask consent have not served on the Foreign Rela- astic about helping the forces fighting that at 9:15 a.m., on Tuesday, Sep- for democracy and accountability and tions Committee in the Senate, but I tember 30, the Senate proceed to execu- human rights around the world to tri- do understand what an important com- tive session and an immediate vote on umph because I believe their success mittee it is. I say to my friend from the confirmation of Calendar No. 381, Marcia Crone, to be United States Dis- will create a more stable and just Wisconsin, I feel very good in that he is trict Judge for the Eastern District of world for my children and my chil- serving on this committee and, in ef- Texas, to be followed immediately by a dren’s children to live in. And there are fect, in doing so is also representing me vote on the confirmation of Calendar very real threats associated with al- in his efforts to make sure the Amer- ican public is advised to what is going No. 384, the nomination of Ronald lowing Iraq to become a failed state— White to be United States District the same kind of threats I have warned on in the rest of the world and our Gov- ernment is involved, as it should be, Judge for the Eastern District of Okla- are associated with weak states else- homa; provided further that following where, including weak and failed states around the world. I publicly applaud and congratulate those votes the President be imme- in sub-Saharan Africa. diately notified of the Senate’s action To tell ourselves this is the central the Senator from Wisconsin for his speech. I think he has, as usual, stud- and the Senate then resume legislative front of the fight against terrorism session. strikes me as more dangerous self-delu- ied the issue and has made some tremendous and significant points. Mr. REID. Mr. President, I apologize sion, and we cannot afford to be any- to my friend from Ohio. I was not pay- thing less than clear and focused and Mr. President, I have a statement I wish to give. It is my understanding ing close enough attention. I thought relentless in fighting the forces that he had finished the entire request. So I attacked this country on September 11. the majority wants to propound a unanimous consent request for a vote am not going to restate my remarks That task is complex. It requires where I was talking about the number military strength, but military later today; is that right? The PRESIDING OFFICER. The of judges. I wanted to do that now rath- strength alone is not sufficient. It also er than earlier, but my friend gets the requires international cooperation in Chair advises the Senator from Nevada, no request has been propounded thus point. sharing intelligence, disrupting ter- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there far. rorist communications, and planning objection? Without objection, it is so Mr. REID. I knew that, but I was try- and cutting off their access to financial ordered. ing to be as polite as possible to not resources. It requires international Mr. DEWINE. Finally, I ask unani- good will to sustain that kind of co- get in the way of one being offered. So mous consent that there be 2 minutes operation, and it requires a robust pub- I will just go ahead with my speech and equally divided for debate prior to each lic diplomacy effort founded on respect at some later time I can give everyone of the votes. and honesty so we can win the trust of a hint that there is going to be a vote The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without those who fear we are hostile toward at 5:30. That is my understanding. objection, it is so ordered. Islam and the Arab world. (The remarks of Mr. REID are printed The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- We have a lot of work to do, both in in today’s RECORD under ‘‘Morning ator from Delaware. Iraq and in the fight against terrorism. Business.’’) Mr. CARPER. Mr. President, during This is as serious business as we will The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- the course of our debate last Thursday, ever confront. Lives are on the line— ator from Ohio. we had the opportunity to share a num- the lives of Americans both in and out UNANIMOUS CONSENT AGREEMENT—EXECUTIVE ber of thoughts about the President’s of uniform. Rather than relying on CALENDAR proposed voucher demonstration for simplistic theories and constantly Mr. DEWINE. Mr. President, as in ex- the District of Columbia. I have appre- shifting justifications, we need to be ecutive session, I ask unanimous con- ciated the opportunity this last week honest about the threats we face and sent that at 5:30 today the Senate pro- to engage in discussions and negotia- the means to overcome them. ceed to executive session to consider tions, if you will, with my friend, Sen- I thank the Chair, and I yield the the following nomination on today’s ator DEWINE from Ohio, Senator LAN- floor. Executive Calendar: Calendar No. 380, DRIEU, and others.

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I think last week, this measure has been out either by the Eligible Entity, col- we have a vote in about 20 minutes, but amended so now students in parochial, lected by the Eligible Entity, or by I want to take the next few minutes to private, traditional public schools and some appropriate entity in the District review some of that conversation. in charter schools here in the District of Columbia, and they will know how I said on Thursday and say it again will all be at least taking the same kids are doing in the sixth grade and today, I think the measure as it is test. That is an important step. the seventh grade to the eighth grade. being amended on the Senate floor is a The next step, though, is for us to They will know how they are doing significant improvement over what was figure out what we do with the results with respect to reading and how they offered in the House and approved by from that test. That is critically im- are doing with respect to mathematics, the House. It was a very close partisan portant. if those kids were receiving their edu- vote. I think it passed by one vote. I What do we do with the results of cation on a voucher. appreciate the willingness of the other those tests? We measure the students’ Again, we are not trying to make side to at least engage in what I think progress toward the District of Colum- things unduly complicated or difficult were good-faith discussions and nego- bia’s academic standards. It is all well for the parochial or private schools. tiations. and good if they take the same test, But if this is going to happen, if we are Among the problems we found with but what if we don’t act on those tests going to try this experiment, I think it the legislation that came out of com- or use those tests as most States, in- is in the interest of everybody, includ- mittee to the floor was that eligible cluding mine, are using the test to help ing the kids, including us as decision- participating students need not take make sure we hold everybody account- makers, to not impede the ability of the same tests that other District of able, hold schools accountable, school students to enroll in a private or paro- Columbia students take. Most States districts accountable, students ac- chial school that is interested in par- around the country have adopted aca- countable, educators accountable? ticipating. The key, though, for us is to demic standards. Once academic stand- I used the example last week. I will make sure that at the end of the day ards are adopted, most States are de- use something similar to it today to we have data that we can look at as developing tests to understand the stu- try to make clear we are not interested dents’ progress in math or science or in creating an administrative night- cisionmakers, and the folks in the Dis- English or social studies or other sub- mare for the parochial schools or the trict of Columbia can look at, and they jects. I understand the District of Co- private schools. I don’t know how dif- will actually know with some certainty lumbia has been involved in the process ficult it would be for them 1 or 2 days whether or not the students using of developing their own academic a year, a couple of days a year, for those vouchers are making academic standards for their own students. I be- those schools to ensure the students progress using the same standards, the lieve they are in the process of devel- attending those schools with vouchers same kind of accountability that we oping tests which would reveal student take the District’s test. On top of that, are imposing on all the public schools, progress. we are not interested in imposing on a including the charter schools. In the meantime, I think they use a private school or parochial school the I don’t think that is too much to ask. proxy test. If one of my colleagues accountability system that we find in I cited last Thursday a quote from the wants to correct me, feel free, but I No Child Left Behind. President. I don’t have it with me here, think the District of Columbia uses as There is going to be an independent but this is what he announced when he a proxy test the Standard of Achieve- entity created here in the District of rolled out this proposal last July here ment Test to measure how students are Columbia if this voucher demonstra- in the District of Columbia and talked doing with respect to reading, writing, tion program is actually adopted and about these kids. I will paraphrase and math. implemented. There would be an entity him: These kids have to operate under In the State of Delaware, we adopted created called an Eligible Entity. That the same system of accountability that our standard in 1995 and began giving is what it is actually called. As I un- other kids here in the District would be Delaware State tests in 1998. We actu- derstand it, that Eligible Entity would expected to operate under, to which I ally use the Stanford 9. We actually be responsible for, among other things, would say terrific; I couldn’t agree embed the Stanford 9 achievement test negotiating with the private and paro- more. within the Delaware State test so we chial schools, making sure the students In talking with one of the President’s have some idea how Delaware students who receive these vouchers—actually, I top senior people over in the White are doing with respect to progress understand the voucher funding would House last week, I was concerned to against Delaware standards on math, come from the Federal Government hear that one of the reasons we science, and social studies, and also be- through the Eligible Entity to the par- couldn’t have expectations for account- cause of the Stanford Achievement ents of the students. Then they would ability for progress for kids using these Test we have an idea how we are doing choose from among a variety of vouchers to go to private or parochial with regard to the rest of the country, schools. The schools, if they were over- schools is because there is kind of an at least as it relates to reading and subscribed, would have a lottery sys- expectation that given their back- mathematics. But I believe the District tem. grounds and the problems and aca- of Columbia uses only the Standard of We are not interested in seeing that demic difficulties they bring to the Achievement Test at this time. They the parochial and private schools that school, we probably couldn’t reason- are developing a standard of achieve- participate have to go through the No ably expect them to make the kind of ment test that will find out how local Child Left Behind rules. That is not progress kids in traditional public students are doing against the stand- what we are interested in doing. We do schools or public charter schools would ards that have been adopted. They will want to know, however, if there are be making. now begin using it. 2,000 kids in this voucher demonstra- It reminded me that the President is The reason it is important to make tion program, how they are doing rel- fond of talking about the soft bigotry sure all our students are taking the ative to the District of Columbia’s aca- of low expectations. Boy, as soon as I same test, whether they happen to be demic standards. We want to know if heard those words, I couldn’t help but in a traditional public school or a pub- we are making good progress with re- think that strikes of something akin to lic charter school or in a private or pa- spect to those standards. We want to soft bigotry of low expectations. rochial school, that at least once a know if the various subgroups that we We say we expect kids who are in year they take the same test, is we are responsible for tracking are doing some of these deplorable schools in the want to have some way of objectively well, just as we would similar sub- District—we are going to take kids out measuring whether students are mak- groups that are still in traditional pub- of those miserably failing public ing progress and know we are meas- lic schools in DC or in charter schools schools and put them in a parochial uring apples and apples and oranges here in the District of Columbia. school or a private school and not ex- and oranges, and not apples and or- The data for those students enrolled pect them to perform in those schools anges. in private or parochial schools, how or at least match or exceed the scores

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I hope I was. of what we vote on or agree to on the don’t even mention the $13 million for But the scores of those kids who get Senate floor—and the whole package public and charter schools, which just out of the environment they are study- could be agreed to on the Senate floor, further exacerbates our uneasiness. ing in should soar. but when we go to conference with the Let me yield, if I may, to the Senator The last point I want to make is, if House of Representatives, you just from Nevada. you have 2,000 vouchers to hand out to never know what is going to come out Mr. ENSIGN. Mr. President, how a pool of kids, where do you find the of the conference. We didn’t want to be much time remains before the vote? students to give them to? How do you hoodwinked. We didn’t want to enjoy a The PRESIDING OFFICER. One make that determination? As far as I period of victory on the Senate floor minute. know, we still haven’t bridged our dif- only to find that what emerges from Mr. ENSIGN. Mr. President, I ask ferences here. the conference of the House of Rep- unanimous consent that I be able to Senator LANDRIEU and I, along with resentatives is something that looks speak for 4 or 5 minutes. others on both sides—but more Demo- quite different. Ms. LANDRIEU. I have to object. I crats and some Republicans—have con- Our concerns were underlined, maybe am going to have to object. tended that we ought to make every ef- with an exclamation point at the end, The PRESIDING OFFICER. Objec- fort to ensure that those vouchers, when we saw the statement of adminis- tion is heard. whether it is 2,000 or however many we tration policy. Ms. LANDRIEU. Right after the vote, have, go to kids in schools that are I don’t have it before me. Does Sen- we can agree to time, if the Senator failing. There is a question about ator LANDRIEU happen to have a state- wishes. whether we have enough failing schools ment of administration policy? Mr. ENSIGN. I ask my colleague, Mr. in the District of Columbia in order to Ms. LANDRIEU. Yes. President, is there a reason 4 minutes make sure that those vouchers are Mr. President, I do have a statement is a big deal? fully implemented and exercised and of administration policy. I appreciate Ms. LANDRIEU. There is actually a used. my colleague raising that issue. I know reason. I am sorry. After the vote, we I am at a loss as to what to say on we are scheduled for a vote at 5:30. We would be pleased to have the Senator that. If the schools in this District are only have a few more minutes for this speak. half as bad as we have all heard, there discussion. Mr. ENSIGN. Mr. President, I will are more than enough kids in schools But as my colleague from Delaware take the remaining time. that any of us would deem failing to has stated, there is a statement of ad- I make a couple of comments. We use those 2,000 vouchers for, and argue ministration policy that basically fo- call this a voucher bill, a scholarship for more. There are 15 public schools in cuses on the $13 million voucher pro- bill, Pell grants for kids, GI bill for the District of Columbia that are posal. It does not mention charter some of the most disadvantaged stu- deemed to be failing by the standards schools. It does not mention additional dents in the District of Columbia. What that are currently being used. I think funding for traditional public schools. we are talking about is the children. that is going to change as this District We subsequently received a letter Are we going to leave children behind of Columbia test is developed and im- from Secretary Paige after this docu- in arguably one of the worst school dis- plemented in the next couple of years. ment was presented indicating that his tricts in America or are we going to In my State, we have been making Department is in support of the three- allow them to at least have a chance, a great progress academically for the sector approach. But the Senator from couple of thousand of them, to have a last year or so. We have several times Delaware is correct. Until we have a chance they otherwise would not have? the number of failing schools as the more definitive statement from the ad- Not only that, can we show something District of Columbia has. ministration and our Republican col- that works? The current system in I know in talking with Senator LAN- leagues, even if we accept that lan- Washington, DC is not working. At DRIEU in the last week or so that the guage in this bill, there would be really least give the kids and their parents a State of Louisiana has a whole lot no confirmation. chance. Instead of putting the bureauc- more—just in New Orleans alone many Mr. CARPER. Mr. President, I be- racy first, put the children first. times more than 15—failing schools. lieve the Senator from Nevada wishes f There are going to be plenty of kids in to say something before we vote at 5:30. failing schools here a year or so from I don’t want to impede him. EXECUTIVE SESSION now when it is up and running, if it is Mr. DEWINE. Mr. President, I wonder ever up and running—more than if my colleague will yield for a ques- NOMINATION OF CARLOS T. BEA, enough kids in these failing schools. tion? I would suggest to our friends on the Mr. CARPER. Yes. OF CALIFORNIA, TO BE UNITED STATES CIRCUIT JUDGE FOR other side of the aisle and to the ad- Mr. DEWINE. I was really asking my ministration that we shouldn’t get colleague if Secretary Paige’s letter— THE NINTH CIRCUIT bogged down on this point. Let us just and, of course, my colleague from Lou- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Under give the vouchers to kids in failing isiana just referenced that letter—I the previous order, the hour of 5:30 hav- schools, be done with it, and move on. wonder if my colleague would agree ing arrived, the Senate will proceed to The last piece that is troubling—and that the letter from the Secretary is a executive session to consider the fol- it was troubling to us before but even pretty definitive letter. The Secretary lowing nomination which the clerk will more so now—is when legislation is the Secretary and does represent the report. comes to the Senate, whoever the administration. So it seems to me that The legislative clerk read the nomi- President is, whether it is a former it is, in fact, the administration’s pol- nation of Carlos T. Bea, of California, President, President Bush, President icy to support the three-pronged ap- to be United States Circuit Judge for Clinton, the former President Bush, proach that we have been talking the Ninth Circuit. President Reagan, there is a statement about here on the Senate floor. The PRESIDING OFFICER. There of administration policy that comes Mr. CARPER. I am encouraged that are 2 minutes divided for debate on the with regard to the legislation. Senator the Secretary has promulgated a let- nomination. LANDRIEU and I were trying to obtain ter. I don’t know to what extent it also Mr. HATCH. Mr. President, I am from our Republican colleagues and bears an imprimatur of OMB and the pleased that we are considering the from the administration an agreement senior folks in the White House. I am nomination of Judge Carlos Bea to that what emerges from conference encouraged by the letter. serve on the U.S. Court of Appeals for would actually be the language and the The point I am trying to make is the Ninth Circuit. He has had an exem- principles that were laid out that we that we are uneasy in the first place plary legal career in California as a and our friends talked about a whole about entering into some kind of agree- successful attorney and an impartial

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He For 2 full years this White House re- 4 full years before finally allowing him was re-elected, without opposition, to fused to nominate any Latino for the a confirmation vote. the Superior Court bench in 1996 and circuit courts other than the highly di- Like many of President Clinton’s 2002. In this capacity, he has handled visive and controversial nomination of Hispanic nominees, Judge Bea’s nomi- literally thousands of cases and pre- Miguel Estrada. Then the White House nation is supported by the Mexican sided over hundreds of trials. In fact, refused to work with the Senate to pro- American Legal Defense and Education his colleagues and attorneys who prac- vide the information needed to con- Fund and others in the local commu- tice before him have commented pub- sider that nomination. Ultimately Mr. nity. licly that Judge Bea is at his best when Estrada asked that his nomination be After today’s vote, the Senate’s tally handling complex trials and difficult withdrawn so that he could devote his is 158 to 3 with 158 lifetime judicial legal issues. attention to his law practice at a pres- nominations confirmed and three of As with other nominees to the ninth tigious law firm. The Republican lead- the most extreme having been blocked. circuit that this committee has consid- ership delayed Senate consideration of This stands in stark contrast to the ered this year, Judge Bea’s colleagues Judge Edward Prado’s nomination for a Republican record during their prior 6 overwhelmingly support his confirma- month, then delayed consideration of years of control of the Senate, when tion to the Federal appellate bench. the nomination of Judge Consuelo Cal- Republicans allowed the confirmation Thirty-seven judges of the San Fran- lahan. Their false claim of anti-His- of 248 of President Clinton’s judicial cisco Superior Court, who serve with panic bias among Democrats has been nominees and blocked confirmation Judge Bea and work with him every rebutted by the facts. votes on 63 of his judicial nominees, 20 day, sent a letter to the committee Democrats have voted to confirm 13 percent. The historical record shows praising his skills as a jurist, and rec- Latinos nominated by President Bush that in 6 years of control, Republicans ognizing his service on many of the Su- to the Federal courts. Last Congress, blocked votes on almost two dozen of perior Court’s management commit- Senate Democrats swiftly confirmed President Clinton’s circuit court nomi- tees. He also serves, at the State level, six Latino judicial nominees chosen by nees, including five nominees for the on the California Judicial Council’s President Bush—Christina Armijo of fourth Circuit, three for the fifth Cir- Advisory Committee on Access and New Mexico, Judge Phillip Martinez of cuit, three for the sixth Circuit, three Fairness. Texas, Randy Crane of Texas, Judge for the ninth Circuit, two for the tenth In addition to his Superior Court col- Jose Martinez of Florida, Magistrate Circuit and two for the D.C. Circuit. In- leagues, California Supreme Court Jus- Judge Alia Ludlum of Texas, and Jose deed, in the third and fourth year’s of tice Carlos Moreno, San Francisco Linares of New Jersey. This Congress, President Clinton’s second term, when Mayor Willie Brown, and representa- Democrats have unanimously sup- they controlled the Senate majority tives of the San Francisco Bay Area’s ported the confirmation of seven other and timetable, less than half of Presi- Hispanic community all wrote to the Latino judicial nominees—Edward dent Clinton’s circuit nominees were Judiciary Committee, expressing en- Prado of Texas to the fifth circuit, confirmed. Despite this history, Demo- thusiastic support for Judge Bea’s con- Consuelo Callahan of California to the crats held the first hearings and votes firmation to the ninth circuit. ninth circuit, S. James Otero of Cali- in years for President Bush’s nominees I join them in strong support for fornia, Cecilia Altonaga of Florida, Xa- to the fourth, fifth, sixth, tenth and Judge Bea’s confirmation and urge my vier Rodriguez of Texas, and Frank D.C. Circuits. Only a handful of the colleagues to do likewise. Rodriguez Montalvo of Texas. And most extreme or controversial nomi- I yield the floor. today we vote on the nomination of nees of President Bush have been Mr. LEAHY. Mr. President, tonight Judge Bea. blocked from receiving votes. the Senate votes on the nomination of Democrats supported the appoint- Despite the recent past when Repub- Judge Carlos Bea of California to the ment of 11 Latinos nominated by Presi- licans blocked so many more circuit ninth circuit. In just 9 months this dent Clinton to the appellate courts, court nominees of President Clinton, year, the Senate has confirmed 58 of but Republicans blocked 3 of them. Of they seem determined to use judicial President Bush’s judicial nominees, the 12 Latino appellate judges cur- nominations for their 2004 election which is more than Republicans al- rently seated in the Federal courts, 8 strategy. As the Los Angeles Daily lowed to be confirmed for President were appointed by President Clinton Journal reported last week: Clinton in 4 of the 6 years of Repub- and 2 by President Bush. Despite the fact that judicial nominations lican control. In fact, in just 9 months Republicans blocked six Latino barely register on the public’s radar screen, this year, the Republican led Senate nominees of President Clinton from Republicans say the issue is a good one for has confirmed the same number of judi- ever receiving a vote—three for the cir- them. They plan to continue to push hard for cial nominees as they allowed for cuit courts and three for the district Bush’s nominees, even in the face of firm President Clinton in all 12 months of courts. Republicans blocked Enrique Democratic opposition. And, they believe, 1995. I recall well that the following an- Moreno, who President Clinton nomi- the more nominees that Democrats block, the more the Republican charge of Demo- nual session, 1996, Republicans allowed nated to the fifth circuit; Jorge Ran- cratic ‘‘obstructionism’’ will resonate with only 17 judicial nominees to be con- gel, who President Clinton nominated voters, ultimately paying dividends in the firmed all year and not a single circuit to the fifth circuit; and Christine 2004 elections, especially in the South. ‘‘Our court nominee was allowed a confirma- Arguello, who President Clinton nomi- strategy has been: We don’t want to see tion vote by the Senate. nated to the tenth circuit. In addition, these people go down, but if they’re going to I am glad that, in moving the nomi- Republicans refused to allow votes on go down, the Democrats have to hurt for it,’’ nation of Judge Bea to the ninth cir- district court nominees, Ricardo said the [Republican] aide. Bush himself has cuit, the Republican leadership has Morado, R. Samuel Paz, and Anabelle said he intends to make his judicial nominees an issue in 2004. ‘‘I’m reminding people chosen not to follow the delaying ap- Rodriguez. Although Republicans de- of the issue of judges,’’ Bush said in a round- proach they took on the nominations nied confirmation votes for six Latinos table meeting with Texas reporters last of two other Latino circuit court nomi- nominated by President Clinton, week. ‘‘I will elevate this issue as the course nees of President Bush, Judge Edward among the more than 60 other judicial of the campaign goes on.’’ Prado to the fifth circuit and Judge nominees, Democrats have opposed For 5 of the 6 full years that Repub- Consuelo Callahan to the ninth circuit. only a handful of President Bush’s judi- licans controlled the Senate during the The two Democratic home State Sen- cial nominees. Clinton administration they did not ators support the nomination of Judge Many Hispanic nominees of President allow 12 circuit court nominees to be Bea and have worked to expedite his Clinton were also delayed by Repub- confirmed all year. With Judge Bea’s

VerDate Mar 15 2010 22:07 Jan 14, 2014 Jkt 081600 PO 00000 Frm 00022 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\2003SENATE\S29SE3.REC S29SE3 mmaher on DSKCGSP4G1 with SOCIALSECURITY September 29, 2003 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S12127 confirmation, Democrats will have his specialty, handling complex civil NOT VOTING—14 joined in the confirmation of far more litigation disputes.’’ Biden Graham (FL) Lincoln circuit court nominees of this Presi- I intend to support this nomination. Chafee Jeffords Reed dent than Republicans allowed on aver- The PRESIDING OFFICER. If all Corzine Kerry Roberts Durbin Lautenberg Wyden age for President Clinton. In the years time is yielded back, the question is on Edwards Lieberman 1995 through 2000 just seven circuit the nomination. The nomination was confirmed. court nominees were allowed to be con- Mr. REID. I ask for the yeas and The PRESIDING OFFICER. The firmed per year on average. This is the nays. President will be notified of the Sen- twelfth circuit judge confirmed in the The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there a ate’s action. last 9 months. This is in addition to sufficient second? the 17 circuit judges confirmed while I There is a sufficient second. f chaired the Judiciary Committee and The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. TAL- LEGISLATIVE SESSION Democrats made up the Senate major- ENT). The question is, Will the Senate The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- ity in 2001 and 2002. That totals 29 cir- advise and consent to the nomination ate will return to legislative session. cuit judges confirmed in the last 26 of Carlos T. Bea, of California, to be months. United States Circuit Judge for the f Republicans do not want to discuss Ninth Circuit. MORNING BUSINESS these facts and seem to hope that the The clerk will call the roll. Mr. FRIST. Madam President, I ask American public is not closely watch- The legislative clerk called the roll. ing the actual work of the Senate since unanimous consent that the Senate Mr. MCCONNELL. I announce that proceed to a period of morning business 1995. Far from being obstructionist, the Senator from Kansas (Mr. ROB- Senate Democrats have been accommo- with Senators to speak for up to 10 ERTS) and the Senator from Rhode Is- minutes each. dating in confirming the vast majority land (Mr. CHAFEE) are necessarily ab- of President Bush’s judicial nominees, The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without sent. objection, it is so ordered. 150 so far. Despite the very real Repub- Mr. REID. I announce that the Sen- lican obstruction of dozens and dozens Mr. GRASSLEY. Madam President, I ator from Delaware (Mr. BIDEN), the suggest the absence of a quorum. of President Clinton’s judicial nomi- Senator from New Jersey (Mr. nees, we have turned the other cheek The PRESIDING OFFICER. The CORZINE), the Senator from Illinois clerk will call the roll. in voting for President Bush’s very (Mr. DURBIN), the Senator from North conservative nominees to seats kept The legislative clerk proceeded to Carolina (Mr. EDWARDS), the Senator call the roll. open by Republican obstruction of from Florida (Mr. Graham), the Sen- President Clinton’s nominees. Mr. DAYTON. Madam President, I ator from Vermont (Mr. JEFFORDS), the ask unanimous consent that the order As a consequence, there are now Senator from Massachusetts (Mr. fewer vacancies on the Federal courts for the quorum call be rescinded. KERRY), the Senator from New Jersey today and earlier this year than at any The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without (Mr. LAUTENBERG), the Senator from time in the past 13 years. Had we not objection, it is so ordered. Connecticut (Mr. LIEBERMAN), the Sen- created new seats for this President to f ator from Arkansas (Mrs. LINCOLN), fill, we would be at the all-time low va- and the Senator from Oregon (Mr. SEXUAL MISCONDUCT ALLEGA- cancies of the Reagan administration. WYDEN) are necessarily absent. TIONS AT THE AIR FORCE ACAD- There are more lifetime appointed Fed- I also announce that the Senator EMY eral judges serving on the bench today from Rhode Island (Mr. REED) is absent Mr. DAYTON. Madam President, last than at any time in American history. attending a funeral. This is hardly the portrait of obstruc- week, in a hearing of the Senate Armed I further announce that, if present tionism that Republicans will try to Services Committee, I listened to some and voting, the Senator from Massa- sell to the American people. of the most disturbing testimony I chusetts (Mr. KERRY) and the Senator We have been fair but we will not be have heard in my entire almost 3 years from New Jersey (Mr. LAUTENBERG) rubberstamps for this or any adminis- now in the Senate. Testifying were would each vote ‘‘yea.’’ tration. The stakes are too high and members of a congressional panel in- The PRESIDING OFFICER (Ms. MUR- the Constitution is too important to do vestigating the sexual harassment KOWSKI). Are there any other Senators otherwise. charges raised at the U.S. Air Force Mrs. BOXER. Mr. President, I want in the Chamber desiring to vote? Academy. The hearing, which is the to comment on the nomination cur- The result was announced—yeas 86, third one this year on this matter, is a rently pending before the Senate, nays 0, as follows: great credit to its chairman, Senator Judge Carlos Bea for the Ninth Circuit [Rollcall Vote No. 368 Ex.] WARNER. There is no one in this body Court of Appeals. YEAS—86 for whom I have greater respect than I was delighted to meet Judge Bea Akaka DeWine Lugar the senior Senator from Virginia, now and his family at his Judiciary Com- Alexander Dodd McCain in his 25th year of outstanding service mittee hearing earlier this month. Allard Dole McConnell to the State of Virginia and to our Na- Allen Domenici Mikulski tion. He and his colleague of 25 years, Judge Bea was born in Spain but has Baucus Dorgan Miller lived in California for most of his life. Bayh Ensign Murkowski Senator LEVIN of Michigan, don’t al- He received both his undergraduate and Bennett Enzi Murray ways agree, but they always work cor- Bingaman Feingold Nelson (FL) dially and constructively together to law degrees from Stanford University. Bond Feinstein He practiced law in the San Francisco Nelson (NE) lead that committee and establish a bi- Boxer Fitzgerald Nickles Breaux Frist area for over 30 years before he was ap- Pryor partisan or nonpartisan relations way. Brownback Graham (SC) pointed a judge on the San Francisco Reid As former Secretary of the Navy, the Bunning Grassley Rockefeller Superior Court. He was elected to the Burns Gregg chairman, who strongly supports the Santorum seat in 1990 and has been reelected Byrd Hagel services, clearly does not relish in this Campbell Harkin Sarbanes kind of critical review of one of the twice by the voters of San Francisco. Schumer Cantwell Hatch Academies. He does not evade it either. He has also taught at Stanford and Carper Hollings Sessions Hastings law schools. Chambliss Hutchison Shelby To the contrary, he faced up to it re- In addition to his accomplishments Clinton Inhofe Smith sponsibly and resolutely, which led to in the legal community, Judge Bea is Cochran Inouye Snowe the hearing last week and to another Coleman Johnson Specter also an Olympic athlete. He played on Collins Kennedy Stabenow one scheduled for tomorrow. Last the Cuban national basketball team Conrad Kohl Stevens week’s testimony was provided on be- during the 1952 Olympic games. Cornyn Kyl Sununu half of the congressional panel estab- As a judge, he is widely respected for Craig Landrieu Talent lished by the Congress to investigate Crapo Leahy Thomas his keen intelligence. As one reporter Daschle Levin Voinovich sexual misconduct allegations at the noted, ‘‘he has received high marks for Dayton Lott Warner Air Force Academy. It was eloquently

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Ever since, she says, a fellow cadet appeared with Chairwoman Fowler and raped her a year ago in her freshman year at women cadets at the Academy at that answered a number of the committee’s the academy, her dreams of flying F–16s and time responded to this survey: 43 ca- questions. her love of the Air Force have crumbled. At dets, 7.4 percent, said they had been I cannot do justice to the out- age 18, she was a first-year cadet at the acad- victims of at least one rape or at- standing work of this panel. In just a emy. But even in that elite group she was tempted rape during their 1 to 4 years matter of 2 months, they accomplished one of a very few in her class who had a pri- at the Air Force Academy. That is 1 more than most Government investiga- vate pilot’s license. In November, 2001, she out of every 13 women. In the senior tions do in 2 years, or even longer. was chosen as the year’s first freshwoman to class, those women who had been there fly an Air Force plane, roaring above the They probed more deeply, they as- academy’s football stadium before a game. for 4 years, 11.7 percent, or 1 out of 8 fe- sessed the conditions at the Academy Her downward spiral began a year ago when male cadets were raped or victims of over the past 10 years more comprehen- a cadet whom she knew slightly from the attempted rape during their 4 years at sively, and they reported more con- academy raped her in her dormitory room, the Academy; 109 female cadets, 19 per- cisely, yet insightfully and incisively, she said. What she did not know then is that cent of all respondents, said they suf- than grander commissions with more the same senior, once a star of the academy fered one or more sexual assaults dur- time and costing much more money. boxing team, had been accused of sexually ing their years there. That is almost 1 They have all performed a very impor- assaulting a civilian in California 3 months out of every 5 female cadets being sexu- earlier, as well as another freshman cadet at tant service to their country and this the academy more than a year before that. ally assaulted at the Air Force Acad- Congress, which established and emy. Thus began her dizzying fall from charged them with this mission. They The Air Force response to this sur- grace. Struggling academically and did so with great distinction, and I vey? They consider the definition of athletically, emotionally devastated, thank them. ‘‘sexual assault’’ used in the survey too and she said, harassed and hounded by While the report was excellent, its broad and thus the percentage too the academy leadership for minor dis- findings were by far the opposite. My high. That definition is a sexual as- ciplinary infractions, she finally quit colleagues will recall that our col- sault is: league, Senator ALLARD, in whose last Christmas. The Academy did not discipline the male cadet for his al- Cadet victim, witness, assistance, and noti- State the Academy is located, brought fication procedures—the touching of another complaints from a couple of his con- leged on-campus assault because Acad- emy officials said evidence was lack- without their consent in a sexual manner, stituents to the Academy and then to including attempts in order to arouse, appeal the Secretary of the Air Force when he ing. However, it did expel and court to, or gratify the lust or sexual desires of the was not satisfied with the Academy’s martial and convict him on the charge accused, the victim, or both. Sexual assault responses. Senator ALLARD also de- of forcible sodomy in California. He is includes, but is not limited to, rape, sodomy, serves great credit for bringing those now serving an 18-month sentence in a fondling, unwanted touching of a sexual na- deplorable offenses to the Air Force Navy brig. ture and indecent sexual acts the victim does While the female cadet remains not consent to or is explicitly or implicitly Academy’s leadership to deal with forced into. It is immaterial whether the them and bring them to the attention angry about the sexual assault, she is angriest at her treatment by the Acad- touching is directly upon the body of an- of the full Senate and bring the larger other or is committed through a person’s spotlight of public attention on to emy’s majors, colonels, and generals clothing. who she said turned the tables on her these abuses. That sounds like a clear definition of As the first abuses were reported, after she reported the assault. She said some officers criticized her for acting sexual assault to me, and the keywords other women, present and former ca- are ‘‘without their consent.’’ dets at the Academy, disclosed rapes affectionately with her boyfriend, who A couple of the other survey findings and other sexual assaults against is a different person from the indi- were that over two-thirds of women ca- them, and Senator ALLARD has heard vidual who committed the rape. They dets, 68.7 percent, reported they had ex- from a total now, at this time, of 39 said she was ‘‘no lady’’ and suggested perienced sexual harassment, defined women. That number could be even her behavior was generally promis- as unwanted and uninvited sexual at- higher by this time. cuous. It is not a problem of a few bad After denying there was a serious cadets, the woman now says, the prob- tention in the form of ‘‘sexual teasing, problem, first, by Academy officials, lem is a few bad generals. jokes, remarks or questions’’ while at then by the Air Force service and civil- For a long time, after first denying the Academy—over two-thirds of ian leaders, and the growing number of there was a significant problem with women cadets. victims making accusations of being cadet sexual assaults at the Air Force Of the sexual assault victims, only 19 sexually assaulted at the Air Force Academy, the Academy and Air Force percent, less than 1 in 5, were reported Academy and continued pressures of leadership questioned how extensive to the authorities, and of those who did Senator WARNER and Senator LEVIN the problem really was. On a couple of report these incidents, almost half, 46 and Senator ALLARD, there was finally occasions during the past decade when percent experienced what they called forced the necessary attention and in- students were surveyed on the subject, reprisals. That is how extensive these vestigations and initial actions by an alarmingly high percentage of fe- atrocities were if the Academy or Air those who have been accused. male cadets reported they had been Force leadership had wanted to know, The publicly reported experiences of raped or otherwise sexually assaulted but they didn’t. women cadets were truly horrible. In during their 1 to 4 years at the Air An internal Academy working group fact, twice horrible—horrible in the Force Academy. decided whatever problem did exist rape or the physical attack against The response of the Academy admin- there was attributable to, according to them by another cadet at the Acad- istration was to claim the surveys were the report, among other things, the emy, and horrible in the callous indif- not statistically valid, and in two in- definition of ‘‘sexual assault’’ in the ference or even putative responses of stances, simply not to ask that ques- Academy instruction book was con- Academy officials—toward them, the tion in the next year’s survey, just de- fusing, the training had little focus on victims, not toward their alleged fies belief. Talk about sticking their the moral leadership or character com- attackers. heads in the sand. They really didn’t ponents of deterrence, and, amazingly Here is a brief summary of one first want to know how bad the problem was enough, the self-defense training given year female cadet’s nightmare at the at the Academy. Now we have a good to fourth class women cadets often oc- Air Force Academy. This is a published idea. curred too late in the semester to be ef- report in the Washington Post: One of the accomplishments of the fective. Once not very long ago, [her] eyes shown Fowler panel was to obtain from the Let me repeat that. The self-defense bright when she spoke of piloting airplanes. Department of Defense and inspector training given to fourth class—in other

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In other words, the Academy stances, destroyed, and the perpetra- unresolved questions, answers that bet- didn’t get around to giving them self- tors of these violent crimes, these ter be found by the time this matter defense training before they were raped rapes and sexual assaults, have gone has been concluded, because, otherwise, or sexually assaulted there. untouched, unsanctioned, and now are I have serious questions whether the The Fowler panel, which is a docu- pervasive throughout the Air Force Air Force Academy is in a fit position ment I commend to all of my col- itself. to continue to receive the young men leagues as being both incisive and in- It is so bad, in fact, that in one sur- and women of this country and wheth- sightful in its own right, and the exam- vey taken by the panel, over 20 per- er, despite the new leadership, it is so ple of what an outside panel can ac- cent, over one-fifth of those cadets the systemically ‘‘infected,’’ to use the complish in a brief period of time, stat- Air Force surveyed didn’t believe panel’s word, with these cultural biases ed other than the reassignment of re- women belonged at the Air Force Acad- that it is simply not fit to continue to cent Academy leadership and retiring emy. The Air Force Academy has been provide training, especially the train- the immediate past superintendent in accepting women since 1973—in other ing of moral conduct and leadership, lower grade, the Air Force has not held words, since before those cadets were that these young men and women de- any member of the Academy leadership born. serve and which our Nation requires. accountable for a decade of ineffective How did they conclude, based on the To be continued, I will report to my action or, in many cases, inaction con- history, since the time they came into colleagues on my impressions after cerning sexual assaults and the culture consciousness, that women who are an that hearing, after receiving that re- that tolerated them. integral part of the Air Force Academy port. While the record is not complete, the ‘‘did not belong’’ there? How could I yield the floor, and I suggest the ab- evidence before the panel shows the they not belong any more or less than sence of a quorum. highest levels of leadership had infor- male cadets? The PRESIDING OFFICER. The mation about serious problems at the The panel concluded, as one of them clerk will call the roll. Academy, yet failed to take effective said, the culture at the Air Force Acad- The assistant legislative clerk pro- action. It may be impossible to ever emy is infected. This is not a matter of ceeded to call the roll. fully know what the Air Force leader- misguided young adults. In fact, I Mr. MCCONNELL. Madam President, ship knew or suspected about sexual know from my experience, as I am sure I ask unanimous consent that the order assault problems in the past 10 years, my colleagues have had approximately for the quorum call be rescinded. nonetheless the panel uncovered sub- the same experience, the young men The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without stantial information showing Air Force and women who we nominate for ap- objection, it is so ordered. headquarters had serious and repeated pointment to the Air Force Academy, f indicators of a problem. If the Air or any of the service academies, are ex- Force headquarters did not act on this traordinary young men and women. At ORDERS FOR TUESDAY, information or did so tepidly, it should least in my State of Minnesota they SEPTEMBER 30, 2003 be held accountable for avoiding its re- have to compete with other extremely Mr. MCCONNELL. Madam President, sponsibility and accepting sexual mis- well-qualified young men and women, I ask unanimous consent that when the conduct as an unavoidable condition at and they are selected only after a care- Senate completes its business today, it the Air Force Academy. ful review process. They have to have stand in recess until 9:15 a.m., Tuesday, By contrast, when the general coun- distinguished careers in high school September 30. I further ask that fol- sel of the Air Force, who had led a re- with their curricula. I have not seen lowing the prayer and pledge, the Jour- view of a working group and a report and I would not nominate anybody who nal of proceedings be approved to date, issued by the same, stated that, in the has had problems with sexual mis- the time for the two leaders be re- words of the Fowler panel, despite the conduct or problems in understanding served for their use later in the day considerable evidence of long-term their responsibilities at such an acad- and the Senate then proceed to execu- knowledge by the Air Force and the emy to be inclusive, to be honorable, tive session for two votes on judicial persistence of sexual misconduct prob- and that they report any violations nominations as provided under the pre- lems at the Academy, the working cited by a commission of these kinds of vious order; provided that following group, headed by the Air Force general actions. the second vote the Senate begin a pe- counsel, concluded that ‘‘there was no According to the panel, what has riod for morning business until 11:30 systemic acceptance of sexual assault happened—and I would concur from my a.m. with the first half of that time at the Academy or institutional avoid- own brief experience—is that the cul- under the control of Senator ance of responsibility.’’ In other words, ture is infecting those cadets with the HUTCHISON or her designee and the re- nobody was responsible for all of these wrong ideas, with the wrong views, and maining time be under the control of atrocities occurring over the previous with the notion that they can commit the minority leader or his designee; 10 years, probably longer but not re- those acts with no consequence, that provided further that at 11:30 a.m. the ported or documented before that time. those who are the victims are the ones Senate resume consideration of H.R. Nobody in positions of command at the who are going to be punished, and the 2765, the DC appropriations bill. I fur- Air Force Academy or the Air Force honor code notwithstanding, they ther ask consent that the Senate recess itself is responsible for any of this, and should just look the other way or ig- from 12:30 to 2:15 for the weekly party the Fowler report clearly documents nore what they see happening. lunches. instances time after time over that What a terrible climate to create at Mr. REID. No objection. decade where the top command knew, this institution which is paid for with The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without was informed, and failed to act, failed taxpayer dollars and which is pro- objection, it is so ordered. to follow through, replace, failed to ducing men and women who we are f communicate, failed to even hold meet- going to rely on to pilot Air Force ings as frequently as required, failed planes and defend this Nation for years PROGRAM time after time in a myriad of ways to to come. Mr. MCCONNELL. Madam President, assume the responsibility that they As I said, the very distinguished for the information of all Senators, to- had for the young lives that had been chairman of the Senate Armed Serv- morrow the Senate will immediately entrusted to them by their families and ices Committee, Senator WARNER, de- proceed to executive session to vote on who were recommended for those ap- serves such enormous credit for spir- two judicial nominations. The first pointments by Members of this body iting this inquiry on the part of our vote will be on the nomination of and the House of Representatives, who committee. He has scheduled another Marcia Crone to be a United States placed their faith and trust in that in- hearing tomorrow where the Secretary District Judge for the Eastern District stitution, and not just let down, they of the Air Force and the general coun- of Texas. The second vote will be on were abused, their lives were emotion- sel of the Air Force are scheduled to the nomination of Ronald White to be

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Another senior administration lumbia appropriations bill. operative’s identity. That is a violation official said two top White House offi- The majority leader has stated on a of Federal law. I am not certain Mr. cials. Who are they? I guess I would number of occasions his intent to try Novak knew that was a violation of have to ask if President Bush is really to finish that bill early this week. The Federal law. He should have. He has serious about cooperating and finding managers will be here again tomorrow, been in this business a long time. But out who it was that violated Federal waiting for any additional amendments he printed this disclosure. Where did he law—a criminal activity punishable by that may be offered. Therefore, it is get the information? Mr. Novak said he up to 10 years, a felony. If the Presi- hoped we can conclude this bill during got the information from two senior dent is really serious, and he said he tomorrow’s session. administration officials. The story goes was here—Mr. McClellan, the Presi- As mentioned earlier today, the Sen- on to say that: dent’s press secretary, said it is a seri- ate will begin consideration of the Iraq Yesterday, a senior administration official ous matter and it should be looked said that before Novak’s column ran, ‘‘two into. emergency supplemental just as soon top White House officials called at least six as that bill is available. Rollcalls will If the President is serious about co- Washington journalists and disclosed the oc- operating and getting the truth out, therefore occur each day this week on cupation of Wilson’s wife [who is the under- that bill as we press to try to complete cover agent who was disclosed by Mr. ABC News ‘‘The Note’’ today posed it. Novak]. ‘‘Clearly it was meant purely and these questions which I agree should be Madam President, if there is no fur- simply for revenge,’’ the senior official said answered: ther business to come before the Sen- of the alleged leak. Has President Bush made clear to ate—— What happens when a disclosure like White House staff that only total co- Mr. REID. If I could say, just before this goes out is that if agents in the operation with the investigation will the Senator gives his final statement field are on pins and needles about be tolerated? If the President has not here, I appreciate very much the ma- whether they are going to be disclosed done this, why hasn’t he? Has the President insisted that every jority allowing the time for us to at some time, it is going to threaten senior staff member sign a statement speak. There are a number of Senators our intelligence capabilities around the with legal authority that they are not on this side who wish to speak. I appre- globe. And in fighting international the leaker and that they will identify ciate very much the thoughtfulness of terrorism, the most important thing we need is not the U.S. military, it is to the White House legal counsel who the Senator from Kentucky and the is? If the President hasn’t asked his majority leader in allowing us to go not bombers and missiles or a nuclear arsenal or nuclear submarines—in staff to do that, why hasn’t he? forward on this basis. Having been in order to combat and beat international Has President Bush required that all his position on a number of occasions, terrorism, what we need is good infor- of his staff sign a letter relinquishing I know how difficult it is to keep peo- mation. Intelligence—intelligence journalists from protecting those two ple around, but I appreciate his doing sharing with our allies. If our agents in sources? If he hasn’t, why hasn’t he? it. the field—working undercover with the Has President Bush said that those f contacts, the kind of sources they involved in this crime will be imme- ORDER FOR RECESS need—if they believe their identity is diately fired? If he hasn’t, why not? going to be disclosed in a newspaper Has Mr. Albert Gonzalez distributed Mr. MCCONNELL. If there is no fur- column, what does that say to them a letter to White House employees re- ther business to come before the Sen- about how they can do their business? quiring them to preserve documents, ate, I ask the Senate stand in recess This threatens our intelligence-gath- logs, and records? It is very important. under the previous order, following the ering capabilities. Has Albert Gonzalez distributed a let- remarks of Senators DASCHLE, HARKIN, In fact, I can think of no single ac- ter to White House employees telling and REID. tion that probably has done more to them to preserve documents, logs, and The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without hurt our ability to fight international records? If he hasn’t, why hasn’t he? objection, it is so ordered. terrorism than this disclosure of this Has Mr. Andrew Card named someone The Senator from Iowa. undercover agent’s name. I say that be- on his staff to organize compliance f cause it is going to cast a cloud over with these? If he hasn’t, why hasn’t he? These are things the President has to BREACH OF NATIONAL SECURITY those who risk their lives daily who are already out there gathering informa- do if he really and truly wants to co- Mr. HARKIN. Madam President, I re- tion to protect our country. operate, if he truly wants to get these member when I was a young boy, right You might ask: What precipitated two individuals identified, and if he towards the end of World War II, and this? Why was this leaked? Evidently it truly wants to have them prosecuted to there was a famous sign I saw at the was leaked because this person’s hus- the fullest extent of the law, which American Legion club in my small band had revealed the truth about they ought to be. town in Iowa. The sign said, ‘‘Loose President Bush’s deception in his State This is not some obscure real estate Lips Sink Ships.’’ of the Union Message about Iraq trying deal out in the middle of nowhere. I re- Later on when I went into the mili- to get uranium from Niger. peat this is not some obscure real es- tary and served in the military, I al- This individual, Joseph C. Wilson, IV, tate deal out in the middle of some wil- ways remembered that, especially former U.S. Ambassador, publicly chal- derness area. This has to do with our when it came to dealing with sensitive lenged President Bush’s claim that fight against international terrorism information, that we had to be very Iraq tried to buy ‘‘Yellow Cake’’ ura- and whether or not those who are careful, very cautious about how we nium from Africa for possible use in charged with the responsibility of col- dealt with information which, if it got nuclear weapons. Because Mr. Wilson lecting and gathering intelligence for into the wrong hands, could be inju- had such good credibility when he put us will be protected and their identities rious to the United States of America. this out, it raised questions about protected. Or will we send a signal that I mention that because if what I have whether the President was being forth- they are fair game, that someone in been hearing and reading about in the right in his State of the Union Mes- the White House can leak their name, news media is anywhere near the truth, sage. That is why one senior official that some columnist will print it in the then we have a very serious breach of said that clearly it was meant purely paper and identify them as an under- national security emanating from the and simply for revenge. cover agent for the CIA? administration. This is no small mat- We have the leaking of an undercover This is serious business. The sooner ter, about the disclosure of the identity individual’s name because her husband the President of the United States gets

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I am proud that Nevada is a leader in destroyed, that computer files are not Mr. REID. Will the Senator yield for developing our renewable resources. By erased, and to make sure that we find another brief comment? 2013, the State of Nevada has com- out who it was who did this to our in- We have had some espionage people mitted to produce 15 percent of our telligence communities. Nothing less who have turned on us in recent years. electricity from renewable sources. than a special counsel with full inves- They have had very high publicity. I State initiatives like this are impor- tigative powers, with the full powers of think of the man in Kansas who turned tant and good. subpoena, nothing less than that will and became a double agent, so to These State initiatives that require a suffice to clear this up and to assure speak, which led to the deaths of Amer- certain percentage of electricity is gen- the American people that the President ican operatives in other countries. erated from renewable energy is spur- and those close around him had noth- Is this any less than that? It is on the ring the growth of geothermal power in ing to do with this. same plane. Whoever did that is cer- Nevada, California and other western Mr. REID. Madam President, will the tainly guilty of crimes—not punishable states. Senator yield? by death, perhaps, as Hanssen was sub- Our Nation also needs to set an ambi- Mr. HARKIN. I yield to my friend ject to, but certainly punishable for tious but attainable goal for developing from Nevada. many years in Federal prison. I appre- renewable energy. Unfortunately, it ap- Mr. REID. I haven’t heard all of the ciate the Senator bringing this to the pears that the conference committee Senator’s statement, but what I have attention of the American people will not include such a goal in the bill heard leads me to believe after having through speaking in the Senate. that will be offered for our consider- Mr. HARKIN. I thank my friend. read about this myself that whoever ation. did this is a traitor. Whoever leaked f We not only need goals for renewable this is someone who has subjected A CROSSROADS FOR U.S. ENERGY energy, we need incentives that will someone who is an undercover spy for POLICY help us reach them. this country to being murdered. I think Mr. REID. Mr. President, last month Thanks to rapidly improving tech- that it even puts the columnist at risk, nology and tax incentives, develop- Bob Novak, who I like very much. I a power blackout stranded millions of commuters and shut down businesses ment of wind power has exploded in the don’t always agree with his politics, past several years. but he is a person who has always been in the northeast and midwest. A few weeks later we saw the sharpest week- I have introduced legislation to ex- very good to me. pand the production tax credit from I am very happy that the Senator ly increase ever in gasoline prices, just wind to include geothermal and solar from Iowa has weighed in on this. in time for Labor Day. And in Nevada, power. This bipartisan legislation, co- I also acknowledge that something California and other western States, should be done. It is my understanding consumers are still smarting from en- sponsored by Senator SMITH of Oregon that the majority and the Democratic ergy market manipulation by Enron and 14 others, would also extend the leader, the ranking member of the For- and other companies. tax credit so businesses could invest in eign Relations Committee, the ranking It is clear, as President Bush re- renewable energy with more certainty. member of the Defense Committee, and cently pointed out, that our Nation If we are serious about an energy pol- the ranking member of the Intelligence desperately needs an energy policy. icy that helps consumers and our envi- Committee have written a letter to the But not just any energy policy. It ronment, these provisions must be in- Attorney General and the President to- must be the right policy, one that pro- cluded in any eventual agreement with night calling for just what the Senator tects consumers, safeguards our envi- the House. from Iowa has asked—that there be a ronment, and bolsters our national se- Another bad idea that is being pro- special counsel selected to go into this. curity. moted as the panacea for our energy Some of the things that the special That means we must ensure the reli- problems is nuclear power. counsel went into during the last few ability of our electricity markets, Nuclear power sounds okay until it is years are minor compared to the grav- make a serious commitment to con- time to dispose of the dangerous radio- ity of this. serve energy, balance the interests of active waste. Then nobody wants the I personally applaud and congratu- big oil companies against the interests stuff anywhere near their community late the Senator from Iowa for bringing of consumers, and kick our addiction including those scientists who insist it this to the attention of the people of to oil from the Middle East. is ‘‘safe.’’ America. Unfortunately, some of the ideas that As most of my colleagues are aware, Mr. HARKIN. I thank my friend from seem likely to emerge from the con- Nevadans are fighting a plan to dump Nevada. I am glad to hear that those ference committee on the Energy bill the Nation’s nuclear waste at Yucca individuals have sent a letter to the would make matters worse, not better. Mountain, about an hour away from President and to the Attorney General. Although the need for a new energy the fastest-growing urban area in the I hope our friends on the other side of policy is urgent, we must not be stam- country, Las Vegas. We want our State the aisle will do the same. I hope the peded down the wrong path. to be a proving ground for renewable majority leader and the chairmen of The Environmental Protection Agen- energy, not a dumping ground for nu- those respective committees will do cy took a dangerous step in that direc- clear waste. That should also be the the same and ask for a special inde- tion just a few weeks after the August thrust of our national policy for pro- pendent counsel. blackout, when it relaxed pollution ducing more electricity. The word ‘‘traitor’’ is not misleading. rules for some electric power plants. When it comes to fueling our cars It is not trying to blow this out of pro- Allowing old plants to spew more pol- and trucks, we have to kick the Middle portion. I think the Senator is abso- lution into our air is not the way to East oil habit. It compromises our na- lutely right. Whoever leaked this and create a reliable supply of electricity. tional security and leaves consumers put not only this agent at risk—think It is certainly not a good thing to spew vulnerable to market manipulations by about all of the contacts this agent had this into the air for my children and nations like Saudi Arabia, which con- in other countries. Think about the my grandchildren. Instead, we must de- tributed to the recent spike in U.S. gas chilling effect this puts on our intel- velop our abundant sources of clean, prices by slashing exports. ligence gathering to combat inter- renewable energy: water, the wind, the Unfortunately, we can not drill our national terrorism. The word ‘‘traitor’’ sun, and the heat within the Earth. way to energy independence. The U.S. is certainly not going beyond the These resources can provide steady, currently uses 25 percent of the petro- bounds. reliable power that is not subject to leum produced in the world, yet we

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There is a solution, however: We can summer and child care food programs Under current circumstances, this may do a better job of conserving oil, with from the current 50 percent to 40 per- take some time to achieve. I will con- stricter fuel standards for all vehicles, cent would provide services to more tinue to work with my colleagues on a including popular SUVs. By reducing children in low-income communities. bipartisan basis to explore how we our dependence on foreign oil, con- Increasing children’s access to fresh might make improvements in our nu- servation will make us more secure; it fruits and vegetables, whole grains, trition programs, including advancing will also help consumers and the envi- low-fat dairy products, and lean meats the goal of S. 1549. I encourage my col- ronment. are important steps in improving over- leagues to take a serious look at S. 1549 Some people suggest that fuel cell all health and reducing obesity. Reduc- and consider promoting this legislation technology will allow us to convert our ing the paperwork burden for partici- as part of a comprehensive, long-term vehicles from petroleum to hydrogen, pants in the Summer Food Program strategy to invest in important na- but that will not happen overnight. In would help make sure more children tional nutritional priorities. the meantime we need a clean way to have access to healthy food when f produce hydrogen fuel. Burning fossil school is not in session. Making for- LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT ACT fuels to make hydrogen will still pol- profit child care centers that serve low- OF 2003 lute our air and increase global warm- income children eligible to participate ing. Clean, renewable energy should be in the Child and Adult Care Food pro- Mr. SMITH. Mr. President, I rise part of the hydrogen solution. gram, and additional improvements to today to speak about the need for hate As we move into the 21st century, we other nutrition programs, including crimes legislation. On May 1, 2003, Sen- ator KENNEDY and I introduced the face tremendous energy challenges, but food stamps, are long overdue. we also have great opportunities. Strengthening food support for low- Local Law Enforcement Enhancement We must reduce our dependence on income families is a sound investment Act, a bill that would add new cat- foreign oil and make a bold commit- in the long-term health and well-being egories to current hate crimes law, ment to clean, renewable energy. of our children, and each of these ini- sending a signal that violence of any I hope the members of the conference tiatives is a worthy goal. Collectively, kind is unacceptable in our society. I would like to describe a terrible committee will keep these principles in they are goals, I believe, a nation as crime that occurred in Islip Terrance, mind as they work to prepare a bill for great as the United States should NY. On September 23, 2003, two broth- our consideration. Anything less would strive to achieve. However, the current ers from Colombia were attacked by be a failure of vision and leadership. budgetary climate makes any of these white students at East Islip High f investments extremely difficult. School. The incident, in which anti- Just 2 years ago, record budget sur- Hispanic epithets were spoken, oc- STRENGTHENING CHILD pluses were projected that could have curred in a hallway of the school. The NUTRITION PROGRAMS been used to fund this priority. Today, victims, a junior and a senior, were Mr. DASCHLE. Mr. President, the the nonpartisan Congressional Budget treated at Southside Hospital for un- Senate has a special bipartisan tradi- Office, CBO, projects massive deficits disclosed injuries. tion of support for child nutrition, and for many years to come, nearly 40 per- I believe that government’s first duty I am pleased to promote that tradition cent of which CBO attributes to the is to defend its citizens, to defend them by joining with Senators ELIZABETH Bush tax cuts. against the harms that come out of DOLE and PAT ROBERTS in cosponsoring The President chose to make tax cuts hate. The Local Law Enforcement En- S. 1549, which would expand children’s his economic priority, effectively at hancement Act is a symbol that can access to the free school lunch and the expense of investments in our chil- become substance. I believe that by breakfast programs. dren. The Republican budget resolu- passing this legislation and changing This idea was first suggested to me tion, adopted earlier this year, made current law, we can change hearts and by Senators Bob Dole and George the same choice. It prioritized addi- minds as well. McGovern at a conference last year at tional tax cuts, while providing no ad- Dakota Wesleyan College in Mitchell, ditional resources to the Senate Agri- f SD. Since our conversation, I have culture Committee for child nutrition DIABETES PREVENTION & heard from a number of schools in or other improvements to food pro- TREATMENT ACT OF 2003 South Dakota that many families grams. Mr. KENNEDY. Mr. President, it is a whose children qualify for a reduced Unless we can take steps to reorder privilege to be a sponsor with Senator price lunch find it difficult to pay even the priorities in the federal budget, COCHRAN of S. 1666, the Diabetes Pre- the reduced fee. For some families, the this means any costs resulting from vention & Treatment Act of 2003. fee can actually be an insurmountable improvements we might make in nutri- Today, our health care system spends barrier to participation. tion programs must be paid for by cut- 1 out of every 4 Medicare dollars on di- The main purpose of the school lunch ting the same programs or by increas- abetes. Almost 200,000 Americans die program is to make sure that children ing the deficit. because of diabetes each year, and al- have a reliable, nutritious lunch every The administration has proposed to most one-third of Americans alive day. If a lower income family can’t af- require schools to increase their efforts today are not aware that they have the ford to pay for a reduced price lunch, it to verify participating families’ in- disease. follows that they will also struggle to comes which would have the result of The tragedy is that with the simple afford to provide a bag lunch for their generating budget savings. Sound rea- preventive and treatment measures child. sonable? But the Department of Agri- available today, we can dramatically S. 1549 has strong support within my culture just released results from sev- improve the likelihood that patients State. The South Dakota State Board eral new studies that show increasing will never develop type 2 diabetes, and of Education and more than two dozen income verification does virtually we can give good care to those who local school boards have passed resolu- nothing to reduce errors but will sig- have type 1 diabetes. With only 30 min- tions urging Congress to eliminate the nificantly diminish participation by el- utes of walking a day and a healthy reduced price school meal program. igible children. The burden would be diet, people can reduce their chance of Expanding children’s access to the particularly acute for small, rural developing type 2 diabetes by 58 per- free school lunch and breakfast pro- schools, like many in my state, that do cent. grams would unquestionably help pro- not have the personnel to handle the Despite these innovations far too mote better child nutrition in America. increased paperwork. We clearly should many citizens do not realize they are

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I commend today to pay special tribute to a won- need at the earliest and most treatable them for their leadership and I look derful public servant, Rod L. Betit, stages of the disease. forward to early action by Congress to who is retiring after a long and distin- The Diabetes Prevention and Treat- approve this bipartisan legislation. guished career in public health policy ment Act will apply proven methods of f and administration for the State of prevention and control throughout the Utah. His leadership and integrity country. Its success will produce major DON’T ASK, DON’T TELL leave the Utah Department of Health improvements in health, and major re- Mr. KENNEDY. Mr. President, this with a long legacy of initiative and ex- ductions in diabetes-related costs. November marks 10 years since our Na- cellence. The bill authorizes quality improve- tion imposed the discriminatory law In 1992, Utah Gov. Norman Bangerter ment grants for diabetes. It supports known as ‘‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’’ on appointed Rod as the Executive Direc- the widespread application of best the lesbian, gay, and bisexual patriots tor of the Utah Department of Health practices in diabetes prevention and of our Nation. During the past decade, making him the longest serving Health control. It also authorizes further edu- almost 10,000 men and women have Director in the country. This appoint- cation initiatives and outreach strate- been fired from our Armed Forces sim- ment put him in charge of more than gies, including public awareness cam- ply because of their sexual orientation. 1,300 employees with an annual budget paigns, public service announcements, Many of those men and women have in excess of $1 billion. While serving in and community partnership work- sought the assistance and advocacy of this position, Rod established himself shops. Servicemembers Legal Defense Net- early on as an innovator, and someone In addition, the bill strengthens the work, SLDN, the Nation’s only legal who was not afraid to try new things. ability of the Centers for Disease Con- aid and advocacy organization for He developed a priority management trol to support State programs, with those harmed by the military’s gay approach for the Department which the goal of establishing a comprehen- ban. In August, SLDN’s executive di- significantly improved the Depart- sive, fully funded program in every rector, C. Dixon Osburn, commemo- ment’s ability to make progress in State. It strengthens the ability of the rated 10 years of service to the organi- areas such as childhood immunization National Institutes of Health to en- zation he founded and the brave Ameri- rates, tobacco control, American In- hance the role of federally funded cen- cans it serves. Mr. Osburn cofounded dian health care system issues, youth ters for diabetes research and training. the organization in 1993 with former suicide prevention, and health informa- It authorizes additional initiatives to Army CPT Michelle Benecke. tion systems development. identify the genetic basis of diabetes Under Mr. Osburn’s leadership, SLDN In addition, Rod has designed and and its complications. It expands re- has provided legal services to 5,000 launched a number of innovative search on diabetes in historically un- service members and obtained 35 health access programs by obtaining derserved and minority populations. changes in military policy and practice special federally-approved waivers. The bill will help to reduce diabetes related to ‘‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell, Some of his greatest achievements in children and in communities of Don’t Pursue, Don’t Harass.’’ Also have included the nation’s only com- color, where it disproportionately af- under his leadership, SLDN’s policy ef- prehensive public mental health sys- fects American Indians, Latinos, and forts have included obtaining new Pen- tem, a managed care program that fo- African Americans. In the American tagon and Service policies on anti-gay cuses on moving nursing home resi- Indian and Alaskan Native commu- harassment, an Executive order on dents back into the community; and nities, type 2 diabetes has rates 8 to 10 hate crimes in the military and an Ex- more recently an initiative that uses a times higher than among whites. Afri- ecutive order providing, for the first unique 1115 waiver under Medicaid that can American adults have a 60 percent time, a limited psychotherapist privi- establishes a Primary Care Program higher rate, and Latinos have a 90 per- lege in the armed forces. that brings basic health coverage to cent higher rate of type 2 diabetes than Due in large part to Mr. Osburn’s 25,000 working Utahns whose employers whites. People of color also have unaccept- work, The Boston Globe has said do not offer health care coverage. More ably high death rates from diabetes. ‘‘[SLDN] knows far more than the Pen- than 11,000 adults had enrolled in the African Americans and Latinos die tagon about what reality is like in the first six months of this program. twice as often from the disease as military and helps individuals caught United States Health and Human Serv- whites, and American Indians and in the mess.’’ Deb Price of The Detroit ices Secretary Tommy Thompson had Alaskan Natives die three to four times News also commended their work, this to say about the new program: ‘‘I as often. The bill provides the CDC and nothing that: ‘‘SLDN has repeatedly am approving this waiver over the ob- NIH with new resources to discover forced the Pentagon not just to take jections of my staff because I see great why this epidemic is disproportion- notice, but to change.’’ And the Nation potential for this approach to help re- ately affecting communities of color. reports, ‘‘It’s amazing how much this duce the number of working uninsured The epidemic level of type 2 diabetes small legal-aid group has accomplished throughout the country once its suc- among children is also extremely dis- already.’’ cess has been demonstrated by Utah.’’ turbing. Ten years ago type 2 diabetes Mr. Osburn received the 1994 Rod’s leadership abilities and vision was unheard of in the pediatric com- GAYLAW Distinguished National Serv- prompted Utah Gov. Michael Leavitt to munity. Today, apparently because of ice Award, and the 1998 Kevin Larkin call on him for additional service in poor nutrition and more sedentary be- Award for Public Service from the Mas- 1995 when he asked him to assume the havior, children are developing a dis- sachusetts Lesbian and Gay Bar Asso- role of the Executive Director of the ease that 10 years ago usually only af- ciation. In 1998, Mr. Osburn was named Utah Department of Human Services fected adults 45 years of age or older. by the Advocate magazine as one of the while retaining his position with the The bill’s provisions on children ex- Top 10 National Gay Leaders. In 2000, Department of Health. This is the only pand and intensify research on this cri- under Mr. Osburn’s leadership, SLDN time in Utah history that one person sis, and add long-term epidemiological received ‘‘Organization of the Year’’ has been appointed to oversee two key surveillance for type 1 and type 2 dia- awards from both the District of Co- agencies in state government. The De- betes and the establishment of regional lumbia Bar Association Young Lawyers partment of Human Services was fac- clinical research centers. Division and the International Lesbian ing some very difficult challenges at Saving lives will save costs too. Pro- & Gay Museum of History. I am hon- that time, and Rod, in true capable and viding better testing, prevention, and ored today to recognize his decade of courageous fashion, was able to step in

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He solved some ‘‘I’m a little rusty, but I can still chuck Recently, Gibson, Fran Gray and others key problems and was able to return to it,’’ she said. had collaborated on a book, ‘‘Born to Win: running only the Department of Health In her younger days, Gibson, who was 76 The Althea Gibson Story,’’ to be published when she died Sunday of respiratory failure 2 years later. next year. at an East Orange, N.J., hospital, played ten- ‘‘I called her champ and still do,’’ Dinkins Prior to assuming the role of Execu- nis with the same unexpected boldness and tive Director in 1992, Rod served as the said. ‘‘We say everybody stands on somebody talent. else’s shoulders, and we’re talking about peo- Utah Director of the Division of Health A trailblazer for African-Americans as well ple like Martin Luther King, Malcolm X, So- Care Financing. In this position he was as women, Gibson fulfilled her dreams of be- journer Truth and Harriet Tubman. A whole responsible for all facets of the state coming a great tennis champion despite the lot of people—tennis players and many who Medicaid program and the Utah Med- racial barriers of that era. She won 11 major are not tennis players—stand on Althea’s ical Assistance Program. Rod’s experi- titles, including the 1956 French Open, shoulders, because when any black achieves Wimbledon (1957–58) and U.S. Open (1957–58) in any discipline, it helps everybody else. It’s ence directing the Alaska Medical As- and was the first African-American to play sistance Program for 12 years before unfortunate that she never realized and in Grand Slam events. reaped the rewards that she was due.’’ coming to Utah had served him well, She was named Associated Press and Babe and established him as a capable lead- Zaharias Woman Athlete of the Year in 1957– f er. 58 and was honored with a New York ticker- Rod has not only made a name for tape parade in July 1957 after becoming the himself in Utah he is widely respected first African-American to win Wimbledon. ADDITIONAL STATEMENTS Gibson won her first tournament at 15, be- throughout the Nation. He is fre- coming the New York State black girls’ sin- quently called upon to represent the gles tennis champion. Boxer Sugar Ray Rob- States’ perspectives before Federal of- inson helped pay for her travels. TRIBUTE TO ROBERT J. ‘‘BOBBY’’ ‘‘We all know people who influence us and, ficials. He is a recognized expert on PFEIFFER Medicaid and health care financing, if we are lucky, we meet a few in our lives and is widely viewed as an expert on who improve us,’’ tennis legend Billie Jean ∑ Mr. INOUYE. Mr. President, one of health care reform. King said. ‘‘Althea Gibson improved my life Hawaii’s most widely respected busi- Rod is returning to his native Alaska and the lives of countless others. She was ness and community leaders has passed the first to break so many barriers and from to become the President and CEO of the first time I saw her play, when I was 13 away. Robert J. ‘‘Bobby’’ Pfeiffer was, the Alaska State Hospital and Nursing years old, she became, and remained, one of as his friends described him, ‘‘an old Home Association. He will also be able my true heroines. sea dog’’ who rose from deck hand to pursue his love of King salmon fish- ‘‘It was truly an inspiration for me to aboard tugs and steamers to become ing, and to be near his family. He will watch her overcome adversity,‘‘ King added. Chief Executive of one of Hawaii’s be deeply missed throughout Utah for ‘‘Althea did a lot for people in tennis, but most important companies, Alexander she did even more for people in general. In a his expertise, commitment and leader- tribute, Arthur Ashe once said, ’Politically, & Baldwin, Inc., and of its subsidiary, ship. I want to commend Rod for the Althea’s acceptance was crucial to my own. Matson Navigation Co., Inc. exemplary service he has given to the It made it easer for other blacks to follow.’ ’’ He was a man of vision who was al- Utah Department of Health, Utah Zina Garrison, a 1990 Wimbledon finalist, ways in touch with the concerns of all State Government, and to our nation. Lori McNeil, Leslie Allen and Serena and of the people of Hawaii. He often said, He is not only a truly great public Venus Williams say they were inspired by ‘‘What is good for the community is servant, he is a loving husband and fa- Gibson’s success. Gibson had lived as a rec- luse in her East Orange home since suffering good for business.’’ ther to his wife, Ellen, and their three a stroke in 1994. Besides her longtime friend I would like to honor the late Mr. children. I wish Rod the very best life Fran Gray, Garrison and former New York Pfeiffer by asking to have the fol- has to offer and pray for his continued mayor David Dinkins were among only a few lowing biography of Mr. Pfeiffer print- good health, success, and happiness. who spoke to or visited Gibson over the last ed in the RECORD. f few years. Garrison said she made a surprise visit to The material follows: A TRIBUTE TO TENNIS GREAT Gibson in her home last month after the U.S. ROBERT J. ‘‘BOBBY’’ PFEIFFER, MARCH 7, 1920– ALTHEA GIBSON Open. SEPTEMBER 26, 2003 Mr. HOLLINGS. Mr. President, some ‘‘I just decided that I wanted to see her,’’ Garrison said. ‘‘She looked at me and said CHAIRMAN EMERITUS, ALEXANDER & BALDWIN, 40 years ago while investigating a case INC.; CHAIRMAN EMERITUS, MATSON NAVIGA- near the intersection of US 15 and ‘What are you doing here?’ I said, ‘I came to see you. Looks like you’re doing OK. You’re TION COMPANY, INC. State Highway 26, up a dirt road, there still feisty.’ She started laughing and said, ‘I ‘‘Old sailors never die, they just drop the were located four shacks. One was the might look good, but I don’t feel that great. anchor,’’ Robert J. ‘‘Bobby’’ Pfeiffer said home of Ms. Elizabeth Gibson. I asked I’m just tired, tired of being here.’’ over a decade ago as he was contemplating her if she had ever heard of Althea Gib- ‘‘I think of all that she had done in golf, as retirement. Pfeiffer, one of Hawaii’s most re- son. She pointed to the shack and said a singer, her tennis, the music that she nowned sailors and captains of industry, she was born right there in that shack. played, and I realize that she broke barriers dropped the anchor on September 26, 2003, at That was the first time I had ever for women, not just for African-Americans.’’ age 83, at his home in Orinda, Calif., after a Born on a cotton farm in Silver, S.C., on lengthy illness heard that Althea Gibson was a native Aug. 25, 1927, she moved with her family to During his 121⁄2 years at the helm of Alex- South Carolinian. New York when she was 3. She grew up on Of course, she had to leave South ander & Baldwin, Inc., Bobby Pfeiffer became the rugged streets of Harlem and made the practically synonymous with business lead- Carolina to become a success. The good transition from farm girl to city girl without ership in Hawaii. He charted a course of news now is that you can stay in the missing a step. She excelled in baseball, bas- modernization and diversification, and led State and succeed. Over the weekend ketball, football and was unbeatable in pad- A&B through one of its strongest periods of we lost Althea Gibson. We lost this dle tennis and stickball champion in the Po- growth and prosperity. At the same time he lice Athletic League. earned a reputation for leadership—personal championship athlete at the age of 76. When not involved in tennis or team ath- as well as corporate—in support of charitable USA TODAY has an interesting article letics, Althea spent most of her teenage and other community causes. of her success, and I ask unanimous years in pool halls and bowling alleys. In consent that the article be printed in 1946, Gibson was rescued from a possible life Mr. Pfeiffer’s maritime and business career spanned 58 years, nearly 38 of them with the RECORD. of poverty by two black physicians—Hubert There being no objection, the mate- Eaton and Robert Walter Johnson—when she A&B and its ocean transportation subsidiary, Matson Navigation Company, Inc. rial was ordered to be printed in the showed potential as a tennis player. With her mother’s approval, the physicians During that nearly four-decade period, he RECORD, as follows: devised a plan that allowed Gibson to live served as A&B’s chief executive longer than TENNIS TRAILBLAZER ALTHEA GIBSON DEAD with Eaton in Wilmington, N.C., during the all but two of his predecessors, and he pi- AT 76 school year and spend the summers training loted Matson for 19 years, longer than any of (By Doug Smith) on Johnson’s backyard court in Lynchburg, that company’s chief executives since its She took the snap from center, faded back Va. She quickly became the premier African- founder, Captain William Matson. like a seasoned quarterback and then threw American woman player in the country. For his significant contributions to the a perfect spiral on target to a receiver 35 She took up golf in 1960 and became the mid- and late-20th-century modernization of yards down field. Althea Gibson was 58 at the first black woman on the LPGA Tour two American shipping, Bobby Pfeiffer was rec- time, testing her arm in a friendly game of years later, but she never won a tournament ognized with the transportation and mari- touch football in Washington, D.C. and earned little money. time industries’ highest honors.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 22:07 Jan 14, 2014 Jkt 081600 PO 00000 Frm 00030 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\2003SENATE\S29SE3.REC S29SE3 mmaher on DSKCGSP4G1 with SOCIALSECURITY September 29, 2003 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S12135 Early Years with Matson and its corporate parent, Alex- sidiary A&B Properties from Maui to Kauai. The descendent of an eight-generation line ander & Baldwin. By 1985, profits from A&B’s real estate ac- of sea captains, Bobby Pfeiffer was born in Returning to Matson in 1960—as vice presi- tivities surpassed those from sugar. Suva, Fiji, in 1920. He came to Hawaii with dent and general manager of Matson Termi- Mr. Pfeiffer also led the battle to keep his family the following year and spent his nals, Inc.—Bobby Pfeiffer promptly earned a A&B’s sugar business viable. He oversaw the early childhood in Hilo and Ka’u on the Big place in U.S. maritime annals by helping ne- completion and expansion of investments in Island. It was there, in a mostly Hawaiian gotiate the historic labor agreement that drip irrigation of the company’s sugar plan- community, that he learned to speak Hawai- made possible the most significant advance tations on Maui and Kauai, and the pio- ian—‘‘otherwise you couldn’t eat!’’ he would in shipping since steam replaced sail: con- neering automation and computerization of later explain—and ‘‘developed an affection tainerized cargo. Today the standard method its sugar mills. Together with his success in for the Hawaiian people that [he] never of shipping, containerized cargo was then in bringing plantation operating costs under lost.’’ He even learned to dance the hula. His its infancy, having been pioneered in the Pa- control, these steps kept A&B’s sugar busi- affection for Hawaiian people deepened cific by Matson, beginning in 1958. ness profitable when most other plantations when, as a young man, he worked on inter- The Pacific Maritime Association, the in Hawaii were failing. Bobby Pfeiffer also island steamers with Hawaiian shipmates. shippers’ group, made Bobby Pfeiffer chair- diversified into coffee on a portion of the He developed enormous respect for their sea- man of its steering committee, charged with company’s Kauai lands. A&B’s Kauai Coffee going skills and ‘‘friendly, compassionate, negotiating the ground rules for container- Company is now the largest coffee grower in generous’’ qualities. ized cargo with the International Longshore- Hawaii. Mr. Pfeiffer moved to Honolulu in 1929 with men’s and Warehousemen’s Union (ILWU), As a result of these efforts, under Bobby his family, and he was soon spending all his headed by Harry Bridges. Over ‘‘months of Pfeiffer’s leadership, A&B’s annual revenue spare time at the waterfront, in the holds intense negotiations,’’ that Bobby Pfeiffer and total assets both nearly tripled, while and on the docks, helping unload freight, would later call ‘‘labor-management states- shareholder equity practically doubled. checking cargo, riding forklifts without per- manship at its finest,’’ the parties created Enroute to these achievements, Bobby mission, and learning to run equipment. By the Mechanization and Modernization (M and Pfeiffer saw his leadership seriously chal- age 12 Bobby Pfeiffer was working summers M) Agreement. ‘‘The union held a coast-wide lenged. In 1985 investor Harry Weinberg, who for Inter-Island Steam Navigation Company, caucus to consider whether to resist had gradually purchased more than a quarter Ltd. His first assignment: deckhand on a [containerization] . . . or to bargain for a of the company’s stock and wished to boost harbor tug. Within three years he earned an ‘share of the machine.’ ’’ Bobby Pfeiffer said. its value by more aggressively capitalizing operator’s license for vessels up to 75 feet ‘‘The caucus opted to go after a share of the on A&B’s extensive landholdings, attempted long and could legally skipper harbor tugs. machine.’’ The result was a significant rise to replace Bobby Pfeiffer and the board with He showed leadership qualities and initia- in longshore workers’ wages and a new lease his own slate of directors. After a hard- tive early. By the eight grade, already cap- on life for the U.S. merchant fleet. fought proxy battle, the majority of stock- tain of Roosevelt Intermediate School’s jun- In 1962 Mr. Pfeiffer was named president of holders voted with Mr. Pfeiffer; Weinberg ior police squad, Bobby Pfeiffer was chosen Matson Terminals, the first step in an 11- subsequently sold his shares back to the president of all junior police on Oahu. As he year rise to the presidency of parent Matson company. entered high school, his ambition was to at- Navigation Company. He was made a Matson Bobby Pfeiffer kept his hand on the tiller tend West Point and make the Army his ca- vice president in 1966, in charge of the com- at A&B for more than a dozen years. After reer. Knowing that McKinley High School pany’s Far East freight division. In 1970 devising and testing a succession plan—one had an excellent ROTC program, he decided Matson promoted him to senior vice presi- of his proudest achievements—and acqui- on his own to transfer from Roosevelt, then dent for operations, and in 1971 to executive escing in requests by the board that he re- one of Hawaii’s elite ‘‘English-standard’’ vice president. In 1973 he was named Matson main at his posts, Bobby Pfeiffer retired as schools. ‘‘I attended McKinley for three president and, at the same time, senior vice president in 1991, as CEO in 1992, and, finally, weeks before my parents found out,’’ he re- president of its corporate parent, A&B. as chairman of the board and director in membered. He worked his way up to cadet During his nearly two decades at the helm, 1995. He returned to all three posts—and also colonel of the ROTC Brigade and earned an Bobby Pfeiffer led Matson’s transformation to the chairmanship of Matson’s board—in appointment to West Point. Shortly before into one of the world’s most efficient ocean mid-1998, after his successor, John Couch, graduation in 1937, however, Bobby Pfeiffer’s transportation companies, shaping and di- had to take a medical leave of absence. father lost his job, which prompted the recting a $400 million capital investment Bobby Pfeiffer retired again as president and young man to abandon his plans for West program that modernized both the com- CEO after three months and as chairman of Point. pany’s fleet and its terminals in Hawaii and A&B and Matson a year later. After stepping Instead, Bobby Pfeiffer went to work full- on the West Coast. down as chairman in 1995, and again in 1999, time for Inter-Island Steam Navigation, A&B the boards of both A&B and Matson named him chairman emeritus, and he continued at- starting the day after graduation. Being a Noting Bobby Pfeiffer’s successes at tending their meetings regularly until his sailor ‘‘was a hard life,’’ he said. ‘‘Many Matson, A&B promoted him to executive health began to fail. He kept regular office times we collapsed on mail sacks in the vice president in 1977, appointed him to its hours at Matson headquarters in San Fran- ’tween decks to snatch an hour or two of board of directors in 1978, and, in October cisco until shortly before his death. sleep.’’ His hard work was rewarded and he 1979, named him president and chief oper- was soon made an officer. By 1941 he was ating officer. Less than three months later, Community back ashore, serving as terminal super- in January 1980, A&B appointed him CEO. In Mr. Pfeiffer’s legacy at A&B was not all intendent. October of the same year, he was elected business. He was concerned with the well- During World War II, Mr. Pfeiffer served in chairman of the board. After 25 years, the being of the community as well. In a land- the U.S. Navy. At the end of the war, he mar- former deckhand had sailed home to Hawaii. mark 1985 speech to the Chamber of Com- ried a fellow naval officer, Mary Elizabeth Mr. Pfeiffer established a far-reaching leg- merce of Hawaii, he announced A&B’s adop- worts, at Koloa Union Church on Kauai. acy at A&B. He developed a strategic plan tion of a policy of making charitable con- While he would remain in the Naval Reserve that focused on completing the technological tributions equal to two percent of pre-tax in- until 1965 (retiring with the rank of com- renewal of Matson—which he continued to come, and urged his listeners also ‘‘to con- mander), he soon returned to Inter-Island head personally for some years—as well as sider the two percent solution.’’ Bobby Steam Navigation, where by 1950 he had on reinvigorating the company’s property Pfeiffer explained that he viewed giving a risen to executive vice president. Later that development and management activities, portion of profits ‘‘back to the community year a U.S. Department of Justice order split and revitalizing its roots in agriculture. He where they are earned, not so much as an ob- the company in three; Bobby Pfeiffer was made the Hawaiian word imua—‘‘go for- ligation, but as an opportunity to help shape picked to head one of the successor compa- ward’’—his motto. the kind of community we would like to nies, Overseas Terminal, Ltd. He remained To help realize the potential of A&B’s ex- see.’’ In an editorial, Pacific Business News with the company until 1955, when he moved tensive landholding as a revenue generator— said, ‘‘Pfeiffer’s ‘call to giving’ boils down to to Alhambra, Calif., to become vice president a full-fledged ‘‘third leg,’’ alongside Matson what’s good for the community is good for and general manager of Pacific Cut Stone and sugarcane—Bobby Pfeiffer began diversi- business.’’ In 1992 Bobby Pfeiffer institu- and Granite Co. fying the company’s real estate assets, start- tionalized what he called ‘‘A&B’s long tradi- Matson ing with the sale of the Wailea Resort on tion of investing in the community’s social Mr. Pfeiffer began his long association Maui, which A&B had been developing for fabric’’ by creating the Alexander & Baldwin with Matson in 1956, when he was named vice nearly two decades. He reinvested the pro- Foundation. president and general manager of Matcinal ceeds in a new portfolio of income-producing Bobby Pfeiffer did not merely lend his Corporation, a Matson stevedoring and ter- commercial properties on the U.S. mainland, name, but worked hard for many of the minal subsidiary in Alameda, Calif. Except which were managed not only for current in- causes he supported. He played an instru- for the two years (1958–60) that he managed come, but also with an eye to appreciation mental role in saving the Hawaii Theatre Pacific Far East Line’s terminal and cargo and resale, so as to keep the portfolio grow- from the wrecker’s ball, lending much-need- operations division in San Francisco, Bobby ing in value. He also expanded the developed credibility to the efforts of the band of Pfeiffer would spend the rest of his career ment and management activities of sub- dedicated volunteers who wished to restore

VerDate Mar 15 2010 22:07 Jan 14, 2014 Jkt 081600 PO 00000 Frm 00031 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\2003SENATE\S29SE3.REC S29SE3 mmaher on DSKCGSP4G1 with SOCIALSECURITY S12136 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE September 29, 2003 it. He was generous with his own money too. lected by the U.S. Secretary of Defense on tional Committee of the International Cargo In the late 1990’s, according to columnist Bob the recommendation of the Joint Chiefs of Handling Association, Inc. (chairman). He Krauss, a member of the board of the Hawaii Staff, putting him in the company of such served as a director of at least two dozen Maritime Center, Bobby Pfeiffer made ‘‘an previous recipients as Juan Trippe of Pan other companies, and he was a member of exceptionally generous personal gift’’ to es- American, William M. Allen of Boeing, Don- the prestigious Bohemian and The Pacific- tablish an endowment for the Falls of Clyde, ald W. Douglas of Douglas Aircraft, and heli- Union clubs in San Francisco and of the the world’s last four-masted, full-rigged ves- copter pioneer Igor Sikorsky), 1975; the Ad- Oahu Country Club and The Pacific Club in sel, now permanently moored at the foot of miral of the Ocean Sea Award, by United Honolulu. Bobby Pfeiffer was also a life Bishop Street, alongside the Hawaii Mari- Seamen’s Service, the maritime industry’s member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars. time Center. ‘‘It was a noble deed that will highest honor, 1985; the ‘‘Connie’’ Award of Mr. Pfeiffer is survived by his children, help save her for the people of Hawaii for- the Containerization & Intermodal Institute Elizabeth ‘‘Betsy’’ Tumbas and her husband ever,’’ said Krauss. (‘‘for significant contributions to the devel- Stephen; Margaret ‘‘Marga’’ Hughes and her Experiences early in life help explain Mr. opment and promotion of containerization husband William; George W. ‘‘Skipper’’ Pfeiffer’s strong charitable instincts. ‘‘Most and intermodal transportation’’), 1985; and Pfeiffer and his wife Julie; Kathleen of us at McKinley came from poor families, the Charles Reed Bishop Medal, by Bishop ‘‘Kappy’’ Pfeiffer; and nine grandchildren. so we learned to share,’’ he recalled half a Museum (citing his ‘‘leadership and personal His wife, Mary Worts Pfeiffer, died on De- century later. ‘‘Some of my classmates lived example’’ in making A&B ‘‘a leader in cor- cember 4, 2002, five days after the couple’s in a Japanese commune at the foot of Alapai porate citizenship’’), 1995. The Order of the 57th wedding anniversary. Street at King, and I visited them often. I al- Splintered Paddle, Chamber of Commerce of Services are pending. In lieu of flowers, the ways was struck by the fact that as poor as Hawaii, 1996. family suggests that donations in Pfeiffer’s they were, . . . there always was something Having no formal education beyond high memory be made to the Hawaii Maritime to eat, which was shared with visitors.’’ Pov- school, Mr. Pfeiffer also took great pride in Center or to one’s favorite charity.∑ erty was a condition Bobby Pfeiffer knew his three honorary doctorates—from the well, but learned to deal with. He would later Maine Maritime Academy (Doctor of f Science, 1986), the University of Hawaii (Doc- tell how, as a schoolboy, he could get a good MESSAGES FROM THE PRESIDENT meal at the Central YMCA for a nickel, the tor of Humanities, 1986) and Hawaii Loa Col- price of a plate of rice and gravy, which he lege (Doctor of Humane Letters, 1987). Messages from the President of the would wash down with ‘‘tomato juice’’ he Among Bobby Pfeiffer’s many other hon- United States were communicated to made by stirring ketchup into a glass of ors: distinguished Service Award, United States Coast Guard Foundation, 1995; Bay the Senate by Ms. Evans, one of his water. He also recalled how, as a young sail- secretaries. or, he would sometimes sail to the Hansen’s Area Trade/Transportation Executive of the disease colony at Kalaupapa on Molokai. At Year Award, San Francisco Daily commer- f the pier in Honolulu, ‘‘fathers, mothers, chil- cial News, 1978; Person of the Year Award, dren, husbands and wives said good-bye for- Transportation Clubs International, 1986; EXECUTIVE MESSAGES REFERRED ever. It was a heartrending situation, and all Distinguished Citizen Award, Gannett Foun- dation, 1986; Junior Achievement Hawaii As in executive session the PRE- of us on ship felt badly for days after.’’ SIDING OFFICER laid before the Sen- Bobby Pfeiffer had a zest for life. He not Business Hall of Fame laureate, 1998; His- only danced the hula, but sang and played toric Hawaii Foundation Kama’aina of the ate messages from the President of the the ukulele. Four times a week he would Year Award, 1990; Distinguished Citizen of United States submitting sundry nomi- begin his day with a four-mile run, a habit the Year Award, Aloha Council, Boy Scouts nations which were referred to the ap- of America, 1986; Sales & Marketing Execu- he continued into his eighth decade. In 1965 propriate committees. tives (SME) of Honolulu Salesperson of the he learned to fly. He earned certification as Year, 1989; Brass Hat Award, Propeller Club (The nominations received today are a flight instructor and developed his skills to of the United States, Port of the Golden printed at the end of the Senate pro- the point that he took up aerobatics and pur- Gate, 1973; Ship-in-the-Bottle Award, Inter- ceedings.) chased his own aerobatic plane. While he was national Organization of Masters, Mates & president of A&B, the company acquired two f Pilots, 1981; and McKinley High School Hall jets, Imua, a Cessna C–550 for interisland of Honor (he was among the inaugural 38 flights, and Manukapu (Treasured Bird), a MEMORANDUM OF UNDER- members inducted), 1986. BAe 1000 for transoceanic and trans- STANDING BETWEEN THE SECRE- Bobby Pfeiffer was a life member of Na- continental flights. Bobby Pfeiffer was cer- TARIES OF STATE AND HOME- tional Defense Transportation Association tified to fly them both, and whenever he was Among the many professional, civic and LAND SECURITY CONCERNING on the board, he was never to be found in the charitable organizations he served in a lead- IMPLEMENTATION OF SECTION cabin, but always in the cockpit—in the left ership role were A Committee on Excellence, 428 OF THE HOMELAND SECU- seat, as pilot in command. State of Hawaii (chairman); American Bu- Mr. Pfeiffer freely admitted he ‘‘thrived’’ RITY ACT OF 2002—PM 51 reau of Shipping (member, Board of Man- on work. He began his day in the office at agers); Bishop Museum (member, board of The Presiding Officer laid before the 5:15 a.m. and was renowed for his puntuality trustees); Chamber of Commerce of Hawaii Senate the following message from the at meetings. It was a trait he expected oth- (member, board of directors); President of the United States, to- ers to share. A self-described hands on, peo- Containerization & Intermodal Institute gether with an accompanying report; ple-oriented manager, he made it a point to (member, Honorary Board of Advisors); Ha- get to know employees personally. He man- which was referred to the Committee waii Business Roundtable (vice chairman); aged by walking around and was famous for on the Judiciary: Hawaii Community Foundation (member, greeting or phoning employees on their board of governors); Hawaii Maritime Center Message to the Congress of the United birthdays. (vice chairman); Hawaiian Sugar Planters’ States: Bobby Pfeiffer had a deep affection for the Association (chairman); Institute for Human Consistent with section 428(e)(8)(A) of ships and crews of the Matson fleet. Even Services (member, board of directors); Joint the Homeland Security Act of 2002 after this retirement and his move back to Maritime Congress (Advisory Committee (Public Law 107–296) (the ‘‘Act’’), I am California to be closer to his children, when member); Marine Exchange of the San Fran- a ship concluded a voyage to the West Coast, pleased to report that the Secretary of cisco Bay Region (director); Maritime Trans- State and the Secretary of Homeland he would telephone the captain to see how portation Research Board of the National the voyage went and how the captain and Academy of Sciences (chairman); McKinley Security have completed a Memo- crew were faring. High School Foundation (honorary co-chair- randum of Understanding concerning Awards man); National Association of Stevedores implementation of section 428 of the Bobby Pfeiffer earned many honors over (president); National Cargo Bureau, Inc. Act. The Memorandum of Under- the course of his career. The most distinctive (chairman of Pacific Coast Committee); Na- standing will allow the Departments of was the naming of a Matson ship for him, the tional Tropical Botanical Garden (trustee); State and Homeland Security to work $129 million, 713-foot MV R.J. Pfeiffer—com- Propeller Club of the United States, Port of cooperatively to create and maintain pleted in 1992, the only commercial vessel Honolulu (president) and Port of San Fran- an effective, efficient visa process that built in a U.S. shipyard since 1984. The name cisco (Board of Governors); Reserve Officers was an initiative of the Board of directors— of the Naval Service (president, Honolulu secures America’s borders from exter- he had entered the meeting intending to rec- Chapter); The Conference Board (senior nal threats and ensures that our bor- ommend another name for the new ship. member); School of Travel Industry Manage- ders remain open to legitimate travel Bobby Pfeiffer was also particularly proud ment, University of Hawaii (member, advi- to the United States. to have been honored with: The National sory board); University of Hawaii Founda- GEORGE W. BUSH. Transportation Award (for which he was se- tion (chairman, board of trustees); U.S. Na- THE WHITE HOUSE, September 29, 2003.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 22:07 Jan 14, 2014 Jkt 081600 PO 00000 Frm 00032 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\2003SENATE\S29SE3.REC S29SE3 mmaher on DSKCGSP4G1 with SOCIALSECURITY September 29, 2003 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S12137 MESSAGE FROM THE HOUSE By Mr. BINGAMAN (for himself, Mr. enue Code of 1986 to repeal the 1993 in- LUGAR, Mr. LIEBERMAN, and Mr. come tax increase on Social Security BAYH): benefits. ENROLLED BILLS AND JOINT S. 1673. A bill to authorize the award of the RESOLUTION SIGNED Iraqi Liberation Medal as a campaign medal S. 537 for members of the Armed Forces who serve At the request of Mr. CRAPO, the The Secretary of the Senate, during in Southwest Asia in connection with Oper- the adjournment of the Senate, re- ation Iraqi Freedom; to the Committee on name of the Senator from Michigan ceived a message from the House of Armed Services. (Mr. LEVIN) was added as a cosponsor of Representatives announcing that the By Mr. DURBIN: S. 537, a bill to ensure the availability Speaker has signed the following en- S. 1674. A bill for the relief of Adam of spectrum to amateur radio opera- rolled bills and joint resolution: Paluch; to the Committee on the Judiciary. tors. By Mr. COLEMAN: H.R. 2658. An act making appropriations S. 1675. A bill to provide for the reimburse- S. 537 for the Department of Defense for the fiscal ment of air fare costs incurred by members year ending September 30, 2004, and for other At the request of Mr. CRAIG, the of the United States Armed Forces for do- name of the Senator from Connecticut purposes. mestic travel while on leave from deploy- H.R. 3161. An act to ratify the authority of (Mr. DODD) was added as a cosponsor of ment overseas in support of Operation Iraqi the Federal Trade Commission to establish a Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom; S. 537, supra. do-not-call registry. to the Committee on Armed Services. H.J. Res. 69. A joint resolution making S. 736 By Ms. SNOWE (for herself, Mr. LEAHY, continuing appropriations for the fiscal year At the request of Mr. ENSIGN, the 2004, and for other purposes. Mr. WARNER, Mr. BUNNING, and Mr. REED): names of the Senator from Connecticut On September 26, 2003, during the ad- S. 1676. A bill to permanently authorize the (Mr. DODD) and the Senator from Mary- journment of the Senate, the enrolled National Oilheat Research Alliance; to the land (Ms. MIKULSKI) were added as co- bills and joint resolution were signed Committee on Energy and Natural Re- sponsors of S. 736, a bill to amend the by the President pro tempore (Mr. STE- sources. Animal Welfare Act to strengthen en- VENS). By Ms. CANTWELL: forcement of provisions relating to ani- At 1:24 p.m., a message from the S. 1677. A bill to encourage partnerships between community colleges and 4-year in- mal fighting, and for other purposes. house of Representatives, delivered by stitutions of higher education; to the Com- S. 846 Ms. Niland, one of its reading clerks, mittee on Health, Education, Labor, and announced that the Speaker pro tem- Pensions. At the request of Mr. SMITH, the pore (Mr. BALLENGER) has signed the By Ms. COLLINS (for herself, Mr. LIE- name of the Senator from Iowa (Mr. following enrolled bill: BERMAN, Mr. VOINOVICH, Mr. SUNUNU, HARKIN) was added as a cosponsor of S. H.R. 3087. An act to provide an extension of Mr. COLEMAN, Mr. LEVIN, Mr. AKAKA, 846, a bill to amend the Internal Rev- highway, highway safety, motor carrier safe- Mr. STEVENS, and Mr. DURBIN): enue Code of 1986 to allow a deduction ty, transit, and other programs funded out of S.J. Res. 18. A joint resolution com- for premiums on mortgage insurance, the Highway Trust pending enactment of a mending the Inspectors General for their ef- and for other purposes. law reauthorizing the Transportation Equity forts to prevent and detect waste, fraud, Act for the 21st Century. abuse, and mismanagement, and to promote S. 982 economy, efficiency, and effectiveness in the At the request of Mrs. BOXER, the The enrolled bill was subsequently Federal Government during the past 25 signed by the President pro tempore years; to the Committee on Governmental name of the Senator from Florida (Mr. (Mr. STEVENS.) Affairs. GRAHAM) was added as a cosponsor of S. f f 982, a bill to halt Syrian support for terrorism, end its occupation of Leb- REPORTS OF COMMITTEES SUBMISSION OF CONCURRENT AND anon, stop its development of weapons The following reports of committees SENATE RESOLUTIONS of mass destruction, cease its illegal were submitted: The following concurrent resolutions importation of Iraqi oil, and hold Syria By Mr. MCCAIN, from the Committee on and Senate resolutions were read, and accountable for its role in the Middle Commerce, Science, and Transportation, referred (or acted upon), as indicated: East, and for other purposes. with an amendment in the nature of a substitute: By Mr. REID (for himself and Mr. S. 1167 S. 150. A bill to make permanent the mora- DASCHLE): At the request of Mr. BOND, the name torium on taxes on Internet access and mul- S. Res. 236. A resolution expressing the tiple and discriminatory taxes on electronic sense of the Senate that the leadership of the of the Senator from Missouri (Mr. TAL- commerce imposed by the Internet Tax Free- Palestinian people by Yasser Arafat is a hin- ENT) was added as a cosponsor of S. dom Act (Rept. No. 108–155). drance to peace in the Middle East, and that 1167, a bill to resolve the boundary con- such peace depends on institutions free from f flicts in Barry and Stone Counties in the taint of terrorism; to the Committee on the State of Missouri. INTRODUCTION OF BILLS AND Foreign Relations. JOINT RESOLUTIONS f S. 1277 The following bills and joint resolu- ADDITIONAL COSPONSORS At the request of Mrs. MURRAY, her tions were introduced, read the first name was added as a cosponsor of S. S. 198 and second times by unanimous con- 1277, a bill to amend title I of the Om- At the request of Mr. SMITH, the nibus Crime Control and Safe Streets sent, and referred as indicated: names of the Senator from Texas (Mr. Act of 1968 to provide standards and By Mr. DAYTON (for himself, Mr. KEN- CORNYN) and the Senator from Ken- NEDY, Mr. LAUTENBERG, Mr. JOHNSON, procedures to guide both State and tucky (Mr. BUNNING) were added as co- and Mr. DURBIN): local law enforcement agencies and law sponsors of S. 198, a bill to amend the S. 1670. A bill to expand the Rest and Recu- enforcement officers during internal Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow peration Leave program for members of the investigations, interrogation of law en- an income tax credit for the provision Armed Forces serving in the Iraqi theater of forcement officers, and administrative operations in support of Operation Iraqi of homeownership and community de- disciplinary hearings, to ensure ac- Freedom to include travel and transpor- velopment, and for other purposes. countability of law enforcement offi- tation to the members’ permanent station or S. 269 home; to the Committee on Armed Services. cers, to guarantee the due process At the request of Mr. JEFFORDS, the By Mr. MILLER (for himself and Mr. rights of law enforcement discipline, name of the Senator from Ohio (Mr. CHAMBLISS): accountability, and due process laws. S. 1671. A bill to designate the facility of DEWINE) was added as a cosponsor of S. the United States Postal Service located at 269, a bill to amend the Lacey Act S. 1298 10701 Abercorn Street in Savannah , Georgia, Amendments of 1981 to further the con- At the request of Mr. AKAKA, the as the ‘‘J.C. Lewis Post Office Building’’; to servation of certain wildlife species. names of the Senator from Connecticut the Committee on Governmental Affairs. S. 514 (Mr. DODD) and the Senator from Mary- By Mr. NELSON of Florida: S. 1672. A bill to expand the Timucuan Eco- At the request of Mr. BUNNING, the land (Ms. MIKULSKI) were added as co- logical and Historic Preserve, Florida; to the name of the Senator from Virginia (Mr. sponsors of S. 1298, a bill to amend the Committee on Energy and Natural Re- WARNER) was added as a cosponsor of S. Farm Security and Rural Investment sources. 514, a bill to amend the Internal Rev- Act of 2002 to ensure the humane

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Those service men and kansas (Mr. PRYOR) were added as co- name of the Senator from Minnesota women are serving with great courage sponsors of S. 1531, a bill to require the (Mr. COLEMAN) was added as a cospon- in 115-degree temperatures and other Secretary of the Treasury to mint sor of S. 1630, a bill to facilitate nation- truly awful conditions. They are being coins in commemoration of Chief Jus- wide availability of 2–1–1 telephone given 2 weeks leave—many of them— tice John Marshall. service for information and referral because they are in the Reserves or Na- tional Guard and they have just had S. 1545 services, and for other purposes. their 5- or 6-month tour extended by At the request of Mr. HATCH, the S. 1637 another 6 months. This will be the only names of the Senator from Iowa (Mr. At the request of Mrs. MURRAY, her time that many of them will have a HARKIN), the Senator from Minnesota name was added as a cosponsor of S. chance to see their families during an (Mr. DAYTON) and the Senator from Ne- 1637, a bill to amend the Internal Rev- entire year. braska (Mr. NELSON) were added as co- enue Code of 1986 to comply with the World Trade Organization rulings on The least we can do is get them home sponsors of S. 1545, a bill to amend the and back at Government expense. If all Illegal Immigration Reform and Immi- the FSC/ETI benefit in a manner that preserves jobs and production activi- 138,000 troops who are stationed in Iraq grant Responsibility Act of 1996 to per- were to take this leave to travel to mit States to determine State resi- ties in the United States, to reform and simplify the international taxation their homes, the total cost would be dency for higher education purposes approximately $69 million. My legisla- and to authorize the cancellation of re- rules of the United States, and for other purposes. tion would not increase the $87 billion moval and adjustment of status of cer- requested by the President, it would S. 1637 tain alien students who are long-term just direct that up to $69 million be United States residents. At the request of Mr. GRASSLEY, the available to be expensed for this pur- S. 1548 name of the Senator from South Da- pose. At the request of Mr. GRASSLEY, the kota (Mr. DASCHLE) was added as a co- Last week, I also cosponsored legisla- name of the Senator from South Da- sponsor of S. 1637, supra. tion introduced by Senator BOB GRA- kota (Mr. JOHNSON) was added as a co- S. 1668 HAM, which exempted soldiers wounded sponsor of S. 1548, a bill to amend the At the request of Mr. BROWNBACK, the in Iraq or Afghanistan from having to Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to pro- name of the Senator from Missouri pay for meals while they are hospital- vide incentives for the production of (Mr. TALENT) was added as a cosponsor ized. I was astonished to learn that the renewable fuels and to simplify the ad- of S. 1668, a bill to establish a commis- military would otherwise dock their ministration of the Highway Trust sion to conduct a comprehensive re- pay for the cost of their meals. We are Fund fuel excise taxes, and for other view of Federal agencies and programs appropriating over $400 billion for our purposes. and to recommend the elimination or military operations next year through S. 1558 realignment of duplicative, wasteful, the regular appropriations and supple- or outdated functions, and for other At the request of Mr. ALLARD, the mental bills. Surely, that provides name of the Senator from Montana purposes. enough money that U.S. troops who are (Mr. BURNS) was added as a cosponsor S. CON. RES. 33 fighting, risking their lives, being of S. 1558, a bill to restore religious At the request of Mr. CRAIG, the wounded, and dying can be treated freedoms. name of the Senator from Idaho (Mr. compassionately and fairly, not CRAPO) was added as a cosponsor of S. S. 1586 nickeled and dimed with travel and Con. Res. 33, a concurrent resolution meal costs while on leave, or, even At the request of Mr. SCHUMER, the expressing the sense of the Congress re- name of the Senator from Michigan worse, while being hospitalized with garding scleroderma. combat wounds and injuries. (Mr. LEVIN) was added as a cosponsor of The American people are generous S. 1586, a bill to authorize appropriate S. RES. 202 enough to support our troops properly action if the negotiations with the Peo- At the request of Mr. CAMPBELL, the and care for the wounded compas- ple’s Republic of China regarding Chi- name of the Senator from California sionately. The Department of Defense na’s undervalued currency and cur- (Mrs. FEINSTEIN) was added as a co- should not have to be required to do rency manipulations are not success- sponsor of S. Res. 202, a resolution ex- the right thing. It should be obvious ful. pressing the sense of the Senate regarding the genocidal Ukraine Famine enough to them, but if not, they should S. 1605 of 1932–33. give me a call and I will let them At the request of Mr. GRAHAM of f know. Florida, the name of the Senator from Mr. President, I ask unanimous con- Nevada (Mr. ENSIGN) was added as a co- STATEMENTS ON INTRODUCED sent that the text of the bill be printed sponsor of S. 1605, a bill to authorize BILLS AND JOINT RESOLUTIONS in the RECORD. major medical facility projects for the By Mr. DAYTON (for himself, Mr. There being no objection, the bill was Department of Veterans Affairs in con- KENNEDY, Mr. LAUTENBERG, Mr. ordered to be printed in the RECORD, as nection with the Capital Asset Realign- JOHNSON, and Mr. DURBIN): follows: ment for Enhanced Services initiative S. 1670. A bill to expand the Rest and S. 1670 and to satisfy Department of Veterans Recuperation Leave program for mem- Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- Affairs requirements on natural disas- bers of the Armed Forces serving in the resentatives of the United States of America in ters, and for other purposes. Iraqi theater of operations in support Congress assembled, S. 1622 of Operation Iraqi Freedom to include SECTION 1. EXPANSION OF REST AND RECUPER- ATION LEAVE PROGRAM TO IN- At the request of Mr. GRAHAM of travel and transportation to the mem- CLUDE TRAVEL AND TRANSPOR- Florida, the names of the Senator from bers’ permanent station or home; to TATION TO PERMANENT STATION Ohio (Mr. DEWINE), the Senator from the Committee on Armed Services. OR HOME. Vermont (Mr. LEAHY), the Senator Mr. DAYTON. Mr. President, today I (a) EXPANSION.—The Secretary of Defense shall expand the Central Command Rest and from Nevada (Mr. ENSIGN), the Senator am introducing legislation, S. 1670, Recuperation Leave program to provide trav- from New York (Mr. SCHUMER), the which would pay for the travel of U.S. el and transportation allowances to each Senator from New Mexico (Mr. BINGA- troops stationed in Iraq, or in that the- member of the Armed Forces participating MAN) and the Senator from Illinois (Mr. ater, to and from their homes for the 2- in the program in order to permit such mem- DURBIN) were added as cosponsors of S. weeks leave they are being granted. ber to travel at the expense of the United

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I believe that this and transportation allowances specified in I ask unanimous consent that the is a mistake, and that our military de- section 404(d) of title 37, United States Code. text of the bill be printed in the serves better. Along with my col- (c) CONSTRUCTION WITH OTHER ALLOW- RECORD. leagues, Senator LUGAR, Senator BAYH ANCES.—Travel and transportation allow- There being no objection, the bill was and Senator LIEBERMAN, I propose to ances provided for travel under subsection ordered to be printed in the RECORD, as correct this mistake by offering legis- (a) are in addition to any other travel and follows: transportation or other allowances that may lation authorizing the Iraqi S. 1672 be provided for such travel by law. Lieberation Medal in lieu of the Global (d) DEFINITIONS.—In this section: Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- War on Terrorism Expeditionary (1) The term ‘‘Central Command Rest and resentatives of the United States of America in Medal. Congress assembled, Recuperation Leave program’’ means the While some of us in this body have Rest and Recuperation Leave program for SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Timucuan not shared the administration’s view certain members of the Armed Forces serv- on this war, we are united when it ing in the Iraqi theater of operations in sup- Ecological and Historic Preserve Boundary port of Operation Iraqi Freedom as estab- Revision Act of 2003’’. comes to supporting our troops. These lished by the United States Central Com- SEC. 2. REVISION OF BOUNDARY OF TIMUCUAN young men and women from active mand on September 25, 2003. ECOLOGICAL AND HISTORIC PRE- duty, National Guard, and Reserves are SERVE, FLORIDA. (2) The term ‘‘original airport of debarka- all volunteers and exemplify the very Section 201(a) of Public Law 100–249 (16 tion’’ means an airport designated as an air- U.S.C. 698n) is amended— essence of what it means to be a pa- port of debarkation for members of the (1) by striking ‘‘(a) ESTABLISHMENT.—There triot. They continue to serve even Armed Forces under the Central Command is hereby’’ and inserting the following: though they do not know when they Rest and Recuperation Leave program as of ‘‘(a) ESTABLISHMENT.— will return home to family and friends. the establishment of such program on Sep- ‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—There is’’; and tember 25, 2003. They continue to serve despite the tre- (2) by adding at the end the following: mendous hardships they face and they ‘‘(2) MODIFICATION OF BOUNDARY.— continue to serve despite the constant By Mr. NELSON of Florida: ‘‘(A) IN GENERAL.—In addition to the land S. 1672. A bill to expand the described in paragraph (1), the Preserve shall threat to their lives. The President Timucuan Ecological and Historic Pre- include approximately 12.5 acres of land lo- agrees with our view of the exemplary serve, Florida; to the Committee on cated in Nassau County, Florida, as gen- service of these young men and women. Energy and Natural Resources. erally depicted on the map entitled On the deck of the U.S.S. Abraham Lin- Mr. NELSON of Florida. Mr. Presi- ‘Timucuan Ecological and Historic Preserve coln, President Bush proclaimed: ‘‘In dent, I rise today to introduce a bill American Beach Adjustment’, numbered 006/ this battle, we have fought for the that will preserve a part of the history 80012 and dated June 2003. cause of liberty and for the peace of the of Florida and America. My bill will ‘‘(B) DUTIES OF SECRETARY.—The Secretary world. Our Nation and our coalition are allow 20 acres of untouched, undevel- of the Interior shall— ‘‘(i) revise the boundaries of the Preserve proud of this accomplishment, yet it is oped sand dune land on American so as to encompass the land described in sub- you, the members of the United States Beach, Amelia Island, FL to become paragraph (A); and military, who achieved it. Your cour- part of Timucuan Ecological and His- ‘‘(ii) maintain the map described in sub- age, your willingness to face danger for toric Preserve. paragraph (A) on file and available for public your country and for each other made The history of American Beach is inspection in the appropriate offices of the this day possible.’’ partly the chronicle of Africa-Amer- National Park Service.’’. I was extremely disappointed when I ican achievement and economic auton- learned that those serving in Iraq By Mr. BINGAMAN (for himself, omy during the Jim Crow era. Amer- would not be specifically recognized for Mr. LUGAR, Mr. LIEBERMAN, and ican Beach was purchased in 1932 by their efforts. There will be no Iraqi the Afro American Life Insurance Com- Mr. BAYH): S. 1673. A bill to authorize the award campaign medal. Instead, the Depart- pany and its President, A.L. Lewis. ment of Defense will award them a This insurance company was the first of the Iraqi Liberation Medal as a campaign medal for members of the Armed Global War on Terrorism Expedi- insurance company owned by any Flo- Forces who serve in Southwest Asia in tionary. I think this is a grave mis- ridian, either a black or white. Mr. connection with Operation Iraqi Free- take. Lewis’ granddaughter, affectionately dom; to the Committee on Armed Serv- During Operation Desert Storm, serv- referred to as the ‘‘Beachlady,’’ still re- ices. ice members received three separate sides on American Beach and is revered Mr. BINGAMAN. Mr. President, I rise military decorations for their service: for her colorful life and her work to today with my colleagues, Senators the Armed Forces Expeditionary preserve the American Beach from de- LUGAR, LIEBERMAN and BAYH to offer Medal, the Southwest Asia Service velopment and environmental degrada- legislation to honor our servicemen Medal, and the Liberation of Kuwait tion. and women in Iraq, who serve far from medal. For service in Kosovo, our serv- American Beach was an integrated home, and far from family and friends. ice men and women received the NATO beach when all beach communities They left the freedom and security of Service Medal, and the Kosovo Cam- throughout the United States were seg- home to provide freedom and security paign Medal. regated. For decades, it flourished as to those who have not known it for Many within the military share this an ocean-side paradise for blacks from many years. The human cost has been view; according to the Army Times: all parts of the country. American great, over 300 American fighting men ‘‘Campaign medals help establish an Beach is still owned primarily by Afri- and women will never come home, and immediate rapport with individuals can Americans who are the descend- over 1,500 will return wounded. Today, checking into a unit.’’ An expedi- ants of the original owners. But, devel- over 130,000 troops remain in the re- tionary medal like the GWOT does not opers are slowly moving in to destroy gion. They remain to ensure that those necessarily denote combat. A campaign this property that holds a chapter of who paid the ultimate sacrifice did not medal is designed to recognize military American history. The sand dunes tell die in vain. They are also there to build personnel who have risked their lives many stories of generations long past— a new Iraqi nation of stability and free- in combat. writer Zora Neale Hurston, heavy- dom. My fellow Senators, the libera- Campaign medals matter. ‘‘When a weight champion Joe Louis, enter- tion of Iraq is turning out to be the Marine shows up at a new duty station, tainer Cab Calloway, and civil rights most significant military, occupation commanders look first at his decora- leader A. Philip Randolph vacationed and reconstruction effort since the end tions and his physical fitness score— on American Beach. But, most of the of World War II. the first to see where he’s been, the beach dwellers and visitors were ordi- Despite their sacrifice and courage, second to see if he can hang. ‘They nary working-class African Americans. these brave young men and women will show what you’ve done and how serious

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RECORD, as follows: On his last deployment, Schultz flew Iraqi We must recognize the sacrifice and [From the Air Force Times, Sept. 1, 2003] Freedom missions from England and then courage of our young men and women ONE SIZE FITS ALL? headed to the Indian Ocean and flew Endur- who liberated Iraq, including great (By Vince Crawley) ing Freedom assignments. Americans like Army Specialist Joseph ‘‘I saw them as separate conflicts,’’ Schultz Despite the weight of well over a century said. Hudson from Alamogordo, New Mexico, of military tradition and precedence, the If one medal is issued to represent both op- who was held as a prisoner of war. The Pentagon has no plans for campaign-specific erations, Schultz hopes the citation will ex- Nation was captivated as we watched medals for the most recent wars in Afghani- plain the operations in which the recipient Specialist Hudson being interrogated stan and Iraq, the nation’s most protracted fought. by the enemy. Asked to divulge his conflicts since Korea and Vietnam—both of Tech. Sgt. Michael Pierce, a B–52 weapons which were deemed medal-worthy. military occupation, Specialist Hudson loader with the 917th Wing, deployed to En- Military duty in Antarctica, Kosovo and during Freedom. stared defiantly into the camera and the 1991 Persian-Gulf War also rates medals, He said there should be some way to show, said, ‘‘I follow orders.’’ Those of us as does ‘‘humane action,’’ ‘‘humanitarian such as with a device on the ribbon, how with sons and daughters were united in service’’ and ‘‘outstanding volunteer serv- many times an airman deployed or in what worry with Specialist Hudson’s family. ice.’’ Past generations of veterans have conflicts he served. The entire Nation rejoiced when he was qualified for medals and their accompanying Others are fine with the GWOT medals. liberated. ribbons for a wide range of operations, from ‘‘It’s nice to receive awards and decorations, the Civil War and both World Wars to Chi- We have also asked much from our but I was just there doing my job,’’ said a na’s Boxer Rebellion, the Spanish-American field artillery major who recently returned reserve and National Guard forces. The War and military actions against Mexico. from Iraq with the Army’s 3rd Infantry Divi- reconstruction of Iraq would not be But troops involved in the current battle sion. possible without the commitment and against terrorism instead will get two re- ‘‘This is my job, my profession,’’ he said. sacrifice of the 170,000 Guard and Re- cently approved awards, the Global War on ‘‘There are people doing things everywhere. servists currently on active duty. As Terrorism Service Medal and a Global War All of us are a part of this big [global war on recently as this weekend an additional on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, which terrorism].’’ 10,000 troops from Washington State are intended to cover all the bases in an ef- Bush signed an executive order March 12 to fort that President Bush says likely will last and North Carolina were activated for create the Global War on Terrorism medals many years and be fought on many shores. on the recommendation of Defense Secretary service in Iraq. In addition, veterans of these 21st-century Donald Rumsfeld. But none has yet been offi- My colleagues, Senator LUGAR, Sen- wars may receive each medal only once. In cially issued because Rumsfeld’s staff is ator LIEBERMAN, Senator BAYH, and I theory—and in current practice—troops working out the fine print for eligibility. are committed to honoring our over could spend years fighting in Afghanistan, The Army Institute of Heraldry said June 200,000 heroes who liberated Iraq. We Iraq, the Philippines and elsewhere and end 13 that Rumsfeld’s staff is ‘‘finalizing’’ the believe that current administration up with a single medal that doesn’t reflect criteria and implementation rules for the their specific duty history or even the fact two medals. policy does a disservice to our fighting that they deployed multiple times in the Asked Aug. 18 when the medals would be men and women. Therefore we propose, global war on terrorism. issued, Burr said she could not predict when in lieu of the GWOT medal, a new deco- The Pentagon isn’t saying much about its coordination on the eligibility policy would ration that characterizes the real mis- rationale for the decision. Defense officials be complete. sion in Iraq, one that is distinctive and believe ‘‘these two medals will provide ap- A March 15 Pentagon news release referred honors their sacrifice, the Iraqi Libera- propriate recognition for our service mem- to the medals as the GWOT Service Medal tion Medal. bers participating in the global war on ter- and GWOT Expeditionary Medal, using the rorism, whether that be in Afghanistan, Iraq, Pentagon’s acronym for the global war on What we do today is not without or elsewhere,’’ said Air Force Maj. Sandra terrorism. precedent; Congress has been respon- Burr, a Pentagon spokeswoman. The Expeditionary Medal will recognize sible for recognizing the sacrifice and Not all troops agree. Marine 1st Lt. Zeb service in operations Enduring Freedom and courage of our military forces through- Philpott, 26, weapons platoon commander for Iraqi Freedom. The Service Medal will recog- out history. Congress has had a signifi- Alpha Company, 2nd Light Armored Recon- nize duty in Operation Noble Eagle, the cant and historically central role in naissance Battalion at Camp Lejeune, N.C., homeland defense mission against further authorizing military decorations. Our said campaign medals help establish an im- terror attacks, as well as duty in support of Nation’s highest military decorations mediate rapport with individuals checking operations Enduring Freedom and Iraqi into a unit. Freedom performed in geographic areas that were authorized by Congress, includ- ‘‘You can tell what he’s done,’’ Philpott don’t qualify for the Expeditionary Medal. ing: The Congressional Medal of Honor; said. ‘‘I can look at a gunny and tell that he In the past, some medals have been created the Air Force Cross; the Navy Cross; was in the Gulf War.’’ years or decades after the conflict they rep- the Army’s Distinctive Service Cross; And people look. When a Marine shows up resent. The medals can be established by the the Silver Star; and the Distinguished at a new duty station, commanders look first president or Congress. Flying Cross. at his decorations and his physical fitness They typically include official orders and We have also authorized campaign score—the first to see where he’s been, the become part of the service ribbons that ap- second to see if he can hang. pear on service members’ dress uniforms. and liberation medals similar to what ‘‘They show what you’ve done and how se- Below are examples of other campaign and we hope to accomplish with this legis- rious you are,’’ said Gunnery Sgt. James service medals. Most can be awarded more lation. A partial list includes: Spanish Cuneo, Alpha Company gunny. ‘‘If you’re a than once; commonly, a small bronze star War Service Medal; Army Occupation good Marine, people are going to award you device is attached to the ribbon for each ad- of Germany Medal; World War II Vic- when it comes time. My ribbons don’t make ditional award. tory Medal; Berlin Airlift Medal; Ko- me who I am, but they show my experience The Southwest Asia Service Medal was rean Service Medal; and Prisoner of level.’’ awarded for the 1991 Gulf War, with an eligi- After 15 years, he’s got quite a bit to show bility period from Aug. 2, 1990, to Nov. 30 War Medal. for his efforts—four full rows and the start of 1995. And the list goes on and on. The a fifth. They include the Navy/Marine Corps In October 1990, when U.S. forces in Saudi great men and women of our military Achievement Medal with three stars, a com- Arabia began preparing for a possible offen- forces are doing their jobs everyday in bat action ribbon for Desert Storm with a sive against Iraq, Pentagon personnel offi- Iraq. It is time to do our job and honor star pending for recent Iraq ops, the South- cials asked the Institute of Heraldry to pro- them with a medal that truly stands west Asia Service Medal with three stars and vide proposed designs for a Southwest Asia for their heroic service, the Iraqi Lib- the Kuwait Liberation Medal. Service Medal. Proposals were forwarded ‘‘I think they ought to have an Iraq rib- Oct. 30 to then-Defense Secretary Dick Che- eration Medal. bon,’’ Cuneo said. ‘‘They ought to have a ney. A proposed executive order to authorize I ask unanimous consent that an Air Djibouti ribbon. And they ought to have an the medal was drafted by Cheney’s office Force Times article also be printed in Afghanistan ribbon. They all mean different Feb. 11, 1991, before the ground war began. the CONGRESSIONAL RECORD. things.’’ The medal was established by executive

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(5) Congress has authorized and Presidents success. Its activities have created gen- The Kosovo Campaign Medal was estab- have issued specific decorations recognizing uine, tangible benefits for the heating lished by President Clinton on May 3, 2000, to the sacrifice and service of the members of oil industry and its consumers in the recognize service in the U.S.-led Kosovo war, the Armed Forces of the United States in the areas of research, education, safety and form March 24 to June 10, 1999, or in ongoing Korean War, the Vietnam conflict, and the training, as well as providing informa- Kosovo peacekeeping operations. It may be liberation of Kuwait. tion about the industry to existing and awarded more than once to troops who took (6) Current Department of Defense guid- potential customers. part in multiple Kosovo missions. ance authorizes the award of only one expe- The Antarctica Service Medal was estab- This bill is necessary because the ditionary medal for overseas duty in Afghan- original authorization statute for lished by Congress in 1960 for military mem- istan, the Philippines, and Iraq. bers and civilians, such as scientists, who (7) The conflict in Iraq is significant NORA included a sunset provision that, have supported U.S. government programs in enough in scope and sacrifice to warrant a without congressional action, will the antarctic since Jan. 1, 1946. The medal specific military decoration for the libera- force NORA to cease operations four most commonly goes to aircrews and Navy tion of Iraq. years after its creation. The provision personnel. (b) AUTHORIZATION OF AWARD OF CAMPAIGN was included to allow Congress to as- The Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal MEDAL.—The Secretary concerned may sess its performance and determine was established by President Kennedy on award a campaign medal of appropriate de- whether it deserved continued author- Dec. 4, 1961, for operations on or after July 1, sign, with ribbons and appurtenances, to any 1958, to recognize service in peacekeeping person who serves in any capacity with the ization. It is readily apparent, from its and peace enforcement missions. The Joint Armed Forces in the Southwest Asia region numerous activities and the wide sup- Chiefs have authorized 22 missions for this in connection with Operation Iraqi Freedom. port it enjoys from consumer, environ- medal, including operations in Somalia and (c) NAME OF MEDAL.—The campaign medal mental, and labor groups, along with Bosnia, as well as actions against Iraq in the authorized by subsection (b) shall be known the industry itself, that NORA should late 1990s. Multiple awards are allowed. as the ‘‘Iraqi Liberation Medal’’. continue in perpetuity. The Armed Forces Service Medal was es- (d) PROHIBITION ON CONCURRENT AWARD OF In a short time, NORA has set the tablished by Clinton Jan. 11, 1996, within GLOBAL WAR ON TERRORISM EXPEDITIONARY MEDAL.—A person who is awarded the cam- standard for industry-wide cooperative weeks of U.S. troops entering Bosnia. It is activity with its professionalism, effec- for troops participating in large military op- paign medal authorized by subsection (b) for erations who face no armed opposition or service described in that subsection may not tiveness, and most importantly, satis- threat of imminent hostile action. The also be awarded the Global War on Terrorism faction from its supporting members. medal is intended to fill a void in the cri- Expeditionary Medal for that service. Through its rigorous commitment to (e) OTHER LIMITATIONS.—The award of the teria between the Armed Forces Expedi- activities that benefit all of its mem- campaign medal authorized by subsection (b) tionary Medal and the Humanitarian Service shall be subject to such limitations as the bers, customers and the public at large, Medal. It has been awarded for service in the President may prescribe. NORA is able to harness the collective Balkans since June 1, 1992, and for service in (f) REGULATIONS.—(1) Each Secretary con- strength of its companies and their re- Haiti. cerned shall prescribe regulations on the sources to share cutting-edge techno- Previous wars and military actions have award of the campaign medal authorized by resulted in a host of campaign medals, logical advances, the latest in training subsection (b). methods, and promising environmental though in some cases they were approved (2) The regulations prescribed under para- years or even decades after the fighting. graph (1) shall not go into effect until ap- initiatives throughout the industry. They include: proved by the Secretary of Defense. Of particular note is the creation of The Vietnam Service Medal, established by (3) The Secretary of Defense shall ensure the National Oilheat Research Insti- President Johnson in 1965. Multiple cam- that the regulations prescribed under para- tute, or NORI, which oversees valuable paigns are recognized. graph (1) are uniform, so far as practicable. study as the industry moves toward the The Korean Service Medal, established by (g) SECRETARY CONCERNED DEFINED.—In introduction of low sulfur heating oil President Truman in 1950. Multiple awards this section, the term ‘‘Secretary concerned’’ to help reduce the amount of sulfur are allowed for up to 10 wartime campaigns. means the following: The Medal for Humane Action, established (1) The Secretary of the Army with respect emissions in the industry. This for- by Congress in 1949 for those who took part to matters concerning members of the Army. ward-looking work highlights NORA’s in the Berlin Airlift from June 1948 to Sep- (2) The Secretary of the Navy with respect genuine commitment to building an tember 1949. to matters concerning members of the Navy, environmentally sound oil heat indus- World War II saw three campaign medals— Marine Corps, and Coast Guard when it is op- try. the American Campaign Medal, the Asiatic erating as a service in the Navy. Other research undertaken by NORI Pacific Campaign Medal and the European- (3) The Secretary of the Air Force with re- includes a thorough, systematic eval- African-Middle Eastern Medal, approved by spect to matters concerning members of the uation of the fuel component of the oil President Roosevelt in 1942. All allow for Air Force. heat system to maximize fuel perform- multiple awards. (4) The Secretary of Homeland Security ance—and therefore lower heating with respect to matters concerning members S. 1673 of the Coast Guard when it is not operating costs—for oil heat customers. These Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- as a service in the Navy. and other consumer-friendly activities resentatives of the United States of America in have won NORA the support of the Congress assembled, By Ms. SNOWE (for herself, Mr. Consumer Energy Council of America, SECTION 1. AUTHORIZATION OF AWARD OF IRAQI LEAHY, Mr. WARNER, Mr. BUN- the oldest public interest energy policy LIBERATION MEDAL AS CAMPAIGN NING, and Mr. REED): organization in the Nation. MEDAL FOR SERVICE IN SOUTH- S. 1676. A bill to permanently author- In fact, NORA’s research and devel- WEST ASIA IN OPERATION IRAQI FREEDOM. ize the National Oilheat Research Alli- opment activities were identified in a (a) FINDINGS.—Congress makes the fol- ance; to the Committee on Energy and report from the Brookhaven National lowing findings: Natural Resources. Laboratory, which concluded that the (1) According to President George W. Bush, Ms. SNOWE. Mr. President, I am NORA program ‘‘will provide economic Operation Iraqi Freedom was ‘‘fought for the pleased today to introduce the Na- support to millions of American house- cause of liberty, and for the peace of the tional Oilheat Research Alliance Act of holds by reducing fuel bills, and thou- world . . .’’ and ‘‘to free a nation by breaking 2003, and to be joined by Senators sands of small family businesses in the a dangerous and aggressive regime’’. SMITH, LEAHY, WARNER, BUNNING, and United States who will gain from hav- (2) The military victory in Iraq has been JACK REED. This bill permanently au- ing satisfied consumers and reduced op- characterized by President George W. Bush as one of the ‘‘swiftest advances in heavy thorizes the National Oilheat Research erating costs.’’ arms in history’’. Alliance, commonly referred to as NORA is also playing a leading role (3) There are more than 130,000 Soldiers, NORA, which was created by a ref- in continuing education and training Sailors, Airmen, and Marines of the United erendum of oilheat retailers and whole- for oil heat technicians through the in- States serving in the Iraqi Theater of Oper- salers in February of 2001. troduction of new and updated training

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This up-to-date training material for oilheat equipment for training, and a new technicians, establishing a standardized cer- bill will provide $70 million for 6 to 12 website to provide easy access to tification program and encouraging con- grants to partnerships between 2- and NORA safety and training material. tinuing education methods that result in ef- 4-year institutions to identify and ad- NORA also understands that new ficient and highly trained professionals to dress barriers to staying in school, to homeowners who buy houses with ex- service their customers; transferring to a 4-year institution, isting oil heat systems have questions (8) the Alliance has prepared material for and to responding to the demand for about the best way to make use of and realtors and prospective home buyers for skilled workers in high-quality, emerg- maintain their heating source, and houses with existing heating oil systems, ex- ing and established industries. publishes a Homeowner’s Guide that plaining how to make the best use of oilheat The fact is employers depend on describes the cleanliness and efficiency and providing crucial safety and energy efficiency information; skilled workers to provide services and of their system, and offers helpful in- (9) the legislation providing for the cre- produce goods. Even in this time of formation for real estate purchasers. ation of the Alliance included a sunset provi- high unemployment, some employers This is just a sampling of the many sion that will require the Alliance to termi- are having hard times finding skilled activities taking place in states using nate activities in February 2005 unless Con- workers. For example, according to the oil heat all over the country. Numer- gress acts to extend the authorization; and American Hospital Association, there ous State associations benefit from (10) the outstanding progress of the Alli- are 126,000 nursing positions that are their partnership with NORA, which ance in the fields of research and develop- unfilled across the country. In Wash- supports local and statewide initiatives ment, safety and training, and education, the nearly unanimous support from industry, ington State, there are currently 2,564 for the heating oil industry, its cus- nursing vacancies even though our tomers, and the professionals working and the strong potential to yield future benefits for industry and consumers make the State ranks as one of the highest un- within it. Indeed, the Maine Oil Dealers Alliance deserving of permanent authoriza- employment States. Why are these jobs Association has provided me with uni- tion by Congress. going begging? The answer is that we formly positive feedback about its SEC. 3. PERMANENT AUTHORIZATION. have a lack of trained workers. partnership with NORA, including its Section 713 of the National Oilheat Re- From personal experience as both an assistance with development of infor- search Alliance Act of 2000 (42 U.S.C. 6201 employee and as an employer, I under- mation brochures and production of note) is repealed. stand the importance of skills in the safety manuals in both printed and By Ms. CANTWELL: private sector. When I changed careers electronic form. S. 1677. A bill to encourage partner- several years ago, I was able to succeed I am persuaded that NORA’s perform- ships between community colleges and as a software company executive be- ance has exceeded all expectation and 4-year institutions of higher education; cause I had the chance to get a good deserves permanent authorization from to the Committee on Health, Edu- basic education. I come from a work- the Congress. I look forward to helping cation, Labor, and Pensions. ing-class family, but I was able to be make sure that NORA can continue its Ms. CANTWELL. Mr. President, I the first in my family to get a college beneficial activities long into the fu- rise today to discuss one of the most degree, thanks to the Federal Pell ture. important issues facing our country Grant program. I ask unanimous consent that the today. How we prepare our students to As an employer in that software com- text of the bill be printed in the compete for the jobs that are still in pany, I realized that because of the fast RECORD. demand today and the jobs that will be pace of change we needed to hire a There being no objection, the bill was in demand tomorrow. In order to ad- workforce of people who were prepared ordered to be printed in the RECORD, as dress this issue, we must increase our to respond quickly to changing situa- follows: support for the entire education and tions. We also had to hire people who S. 1676 training continuum—incuding sec- could create new ways of doing busi- Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- ondary schools, community colleges, 4- ness literally overnight. I strongly be- resentatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, year colleges and universities. lieve that a good basic education cou- SECTION 1 SHORT TITLE. Today, I want to focus on one key pled with lifelong training opportuni- This Act may be cited as the ‘‘National part of this continuum: community ties are key to equiping workers with Oilheat Research Alliance Act of 2003’’. and technical colleges. Nationwide, the types of decision-making abilities SEC. 2 FINDINGS. there are now more than 1,100 of these necessary to be successful in today’s (a) Congress finds that— institutions, which enroll 10.4 million economy. (1) in 2000, Congress enacted the National students. For over a century, commu- Yet, we are failing at our job of pre- Oilheat Research Alliance Act of 2000 (42 nity colleges have grown and changed paring workers. There is a crisis in our U.S.C. 6201 note), authorizing a referendum with the times. No other segment of education and training system. Under- to create the National Oilheat Research Alli- funding is a significant issue. Both 2- ance; higher education is more responsive to (2) before enactment of that Act, similar its community and workforce needs and 4-year institutions lack the capac- legislation had passed the Senate by unani- than the community college. Whether ity to respond to demand. More State mous consent with 21 bipartisan Senate co- providing academic preparation for a 4- and Federal investment is essential. sponsors and the House of Representatives year degree, or technical training for a However, to truly close the skills gap, with 148 bipartisan cosponsors; job requiring a community college cre- we must also address the other prob- (3) the Alliance was approved by an indus- dential, 2-year institutions play a very lems 2- and 4-year institutions face. try-wide referendum held in January 2001, significant role in creating a skilled These problems center on keeping stu- with 97 percent of oilheat retailers and 99 dents in the system and advancing percent of oilheat wholesalers voting in workforce. favor of creation of the Alliance; However, transfer rates are low: only them to the next level. (4) during its nearly 3 years of existence, about one quarter to one third of those The sad reality is that along the way the Alliance has operated in 21 States and students who intend to transfer to a 4- to a good basic education, students get the District of Columbia, providing benefits year institution actually do so. These diverted away from their goals. In high for its members and oilheat consumers in the low transfer rates and the continuing school, they may lack information areas of research and development, safety, challenges employers face in finding about the opportunities higher edu- energy efficiency, training, and education; skilled workers mean that we must cation promises. If they make it into a (5) the Alliance successfully created the strengthen the connections between community college, they may be forced National Oilheat Research Institute, which to abandon their education because the is leading the way toward developing a low- community colleges and 4-year institu- sulfur heating oil product that will allow sig- tions and between community colleges opportunity cost of not earning a wage nificant progress in reducing emissions; and employers. is too high. If they do earn an associ- (6) the Institute is also at the forefront of I am introducing a bill today that ate’s degree, the transition to a 4-year developing new efficiency techniques for ex- will address these issues. The Commu- institution is fraught with challenges.

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Programs and sched- with the Office of Inspector General for pointed government and continued to wield ules may be structured to preclude the Department of Health and Human power over the General Intelligence Appa- work and study—a growing necessity Services to uncover flagrant examples ratus, the National Security Force, and the as college costs rise. of Medicare fraud. We found that the elite bodyguard unit known as Force 17; These are significant barriers than Federal Government had been sending Whereas the dismantling of terrorist orga- can and should be addressed. That is Medicare checks to 14 fraudulent nizations is a precondition to a comprehensive peace in the Middle East; why I am introducing the Community health care companies that had pro- College Partnership Act today. I am Whereas Yasser Arafat can no longer be vided no services whatsoever. Indeed, trusted by the international community or proud of this bill and believe that it the address listed by one company did the 3,500,000 Palestinian people living in the will go a long way toward closing our not exist, and, if it had, the address West Bank and Gaza Strip to be an honest skills gap. In addition, however, I re- would have been located in the middle broker for peace; and main committed to addressing the sig- of the runway of the Miami Inter- Whereas Yasser Arafat has presided over a nificant funding shortfalls that our national Airport. period of decay in economic and security educational institutions face. Ensuring The Offices of Inspector General have conditions affecting the Palestinian people students get the skills necessary for and has impeded any meaningful progress to- demonstrated a record of tremendous ward peace in the Middle East: Now, there- our new economy is essential. We must success over the past 25 years, and we meet the needs of employers who have fore, be it wish to commend them and their em- Resolved, That it is the sense of the Senate unfilled jobs now, as well as employers ployees for their dedication and profes- that— in emerging technologies that will pro- sionalism in the performance of their (1) the leadership of the Palestinian people vide significant job opportunities in duties. by Yasser Arafat, who has condoned terror the coming years. I hope my colleagues will join Sen- and refused to dismantle terror organizations, is a hindrance to efforts to reach a ator LIEBERMAN and me in passing this By Ms. COLLINS (for herself, Mr. comprehensive peace in the Middle East; and LIEBERMAN, Mr. VOINOVICH, Mr. resolution commending the IGS for (2) peace in the Middle East depends on the SUNUNU, Mr. COLEMAN, Mr. their many accomplishments. construction of independent, transparent, LEVIN, Mr. AKAKA, Mr. STE- f and accountable institutions that are free from the taint of terrorism. VENS, and Mr. DURBIN): SUBMITTED RESOLUTIONS S.J. Res. 18. A joint resolution com- Mr. REID. Madam President, the mending the Inspectors General for struggle to win peace in the Middle their efforts to prevent and detect SENATE RESOLUTION 236—EX- East is at a critical juncture. In one di- waste, fraud, abuse, and mismanage- PRESSING THE SENSE OF THE rection lies more of the same: Constant ment, and to promote economy, effi- SENATE THAT THE LEADERSHIP fear, the old hatreds, terrorist murders ciency, and effectiveness in the Federal OF THE PALESTINIAN PEOPLE and retaliations that too often claim Government during the past 25 years; BY YASSER ARAFAT IS A HIN- innocent lives, as well. to the Committee on Governmental Af- DRANCE TO PEACE IN THE MID- Down the other road are lasting fairs. DLE EAST, AND THAT SUCH peace and security for Israel and a self- Ms. COLLINS. Mr. President, I rise PEACE DEPENDS ON INSTITU- ruled homeland for the people called today to introduce a joint resolution TIONS FREE FROM THE TAINT Palestinians. recognizing the accomplishments of OF TERRORISM If we want to move in this direction, the inspectors general during the past we must shed the baggage of the past. Mr. REID (for himself and Mr. 25 years. I am very pleased to be joined If we stick with the same old formula, DASCHLE) submitted the following reso- in this undertaking by Senator LIEBER- we will only repeat the violent cycle lution; which was referred to the Com- MAN and many of our distinguished col- that has persisted for far too long. I mittee on Foreign Relations: leagues in both Houses of Congress. don’t claim to have all the answers Since 1978, the inspectors general S. RES. 236 about how to achieve peace in this very (IGs) have made valuable contributions Whereas unemployment among Palestin- troubled region. But there is one thing to the efficient and economical oper- ians has risen to 50 percent, and 59 percent of I do know: Yasser Arafat must go. He ation of the Federal Government. They the Palestinian people live below the poverty line; must go now. have made thousands of recommenda- We look all over at his tracks. They tions, which ultimately saved the Whereas a June 2003 independent poll indicated that the Palestinian people do not see are tracks he cannot cover. American taxpayers literally billions Yasser Arafat, the president of the Pales- In the Las Vegas Sun newspaper on of dollars. tinian Authority, contributing to an end to September 28 there was an editorial We’ve all heard the horror stories of their suffering; written by Michael O’Callaghan who $500 hammers and roads build to no- Whereas the June 2003 poll found that 84 has been in the newspaper business where: those are examples of the kind percent of Palestinians believe corruption since 1978. Prior to that he was Gov- of wasteful spending that the IGs have exists in the institutions of the Palestinian ernor of the State of Nevada for two exposed. The waste of scarce Federal Authority, and 2⁄3 of those who believe there is corruption also believe that corruption terms, probably the most popular Gov- resources not only picks the pockets of ernor ever elected in the State of Ne- taxpayers but also places severe finan- will increase or remain the same in the future; vada. But for many years he has been a cial pressures on already overburdened Whereas Yasser Arafat has steadfastly newspaper man. He writes in this col- programs, forcing cutbacks in vital blocked attempts at political, judicial, and umn, among other things: government services. economic reforms by using the Fatah Cen- Investigations by inspectors general What peace lovers over the world have re- tral Committee and the Palestinian Legisla- ceived from Arafat is more bloodshed and the have also resulted in the recovery of tive Council to obstruct efforts to bring increased use of suicide bombers. Arafat in hundreds of millions of dollars to the greater transparency and accountability to return has become wealthy from funds pro- U.S. Treasury from companies and in- the Palestinian Authority; vided by the United States and other nations dividuals who defrauded the Federal Whereas the international community has trying to encourage him to practice good Government. These investigations have lost confidence in the ability of the current government to provide for his people. His si- Palestinian leadership to confront terrorism; been the basis for thousands of crimi- phoning off of funds was exposed years ago Whereas Palestinian Security Forces have ... nal prosecutions, debarments, exclu- refused to confront and dismantle Pales- sions, and suspensions. tinian Islamic Jihad, whose express goal is This practice is not acceptable even In my capacity as chairman of the the elimination of the State of Israel, and though it is by some leaders in that Governmental Affairs Committee and Hamas, both of which have been responsible part of the world, he writes, in part.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 22:07 Jan 14, 2014 Jkt 081600 PO 00000 Frm 00039 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 8472 E:\2003SENATE\S29SE3.REC S29SE3 mmaher on DSKCGSP4G1 with SOCIALSECURITY S12144 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE September 29, 2003 He further states: for themselves. They waste their young Arafat sends all the wrong messages Ten days ago a new audit was released that lives and murder innocent Israelis. about what he expects from that new shows that Arafat has diverted at least an- It is now time to hold Yasser Arafat government, its allegiance to him, not other $900 million of public money into his accountable. If he cares about his peo- to the process, not to the people, not to own special bank account. This is being done ple, there are other leaders there who a commitment for a better future—it is while the Palestinian people continue to suf- could carry on and do a good job for to him. fer from housing shortages and high unem- the Palestinian people. But he cares Some of us want to use this occasion, ployment. Arafat makes sure they have enough explosives and weapons to kill about Yasser Arafat. It is time we hold through this resolution, to make it Israelis when they get bored. The Pales- this man accountable. clear that Mr. Arafat has been an im- tinian people continue to live in misery I am submitting this resolution right pediment to peace. Mr. Arafat has done while Arafat’s wife and daughter reside in now, along with Senator DASCHLE, call- virtually everything to thwart peace. France living in luxury. ing upon Arafat to immediately resign As a result, we find ourselves in a situ- Michael O‘Callaghan writes more, his position as President of the Pales- ation far worse than it was just 3 years but I think we get the point. tinian National Authority because he ago. It is a tragedy—a tragedy that has Arafat must go. He is a man of hate. is a hindrance to peace in the Middle amounted to the loss of 3,200 lives in 3 Arafat is a man of hate. Since 1948 he East and that such peace depends on years. has resented the very existence of institutions that are free from the I hope my colleagues will join us in Israel. He might say his views have taint of terrorism. That is the only sending a clear message that we cannot changed, but as my mother used to say, way Palestinian people will ever have peace, we cannot have any expec- actions speak louder than words. And achieve their dream of a free, self-gov- tation, any hope of stability and the by his actions we know Arafat for what erned homeland. realization within our grasp that death he is, a bankrupt and corrupt leader of Let me be clear, I support the people can end, without sending a clear mes- a badly suffering people, and someone of Palestine. They have a right to self- sage to those responsible: We cannot who is not serious about achieving rule. They have a right to control it tolerate this kind of leadership. We lasting peace. themselves. But I also support strongly cannot tolerate this kind of irrespon- Israel’s right to live in peace and to de- We know that elements with varying sible and dangerous direction. We will fend itself against terrorism. Israel is speak out in every way, shape, and degrees of affiliation with the PLO, in- at war against terrorism just as we are, cluding the Al Aqsa Martyrs Brigade form we can until this matter is re- but even more amplified. We can never solved. and Force 17, have frequently been in- accept or tolerate terrorism in any volved in violence against innocent The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. FITZ- form at any time any place in the GERALD). The Senator from Nevada is Israelis. world. We know that documents found at recognized. In the name of peace in the middle Mr. REID. I thank the Chair. Arafat’s compound, with his signature, East and in the world, in the name of authorized cash payments to members prosperity and self-rule for the Pales- (The remarks of Mr. REID and Mr. of the Martyrs Brigade. We know the tinian people, Yasser Arafat must go. DASCHLE pertaining to the submission of S. Res. 236 are located in today’s leader of the Martyrs Brigade said he is Mr. DASCHLE. Mr. President, I come ‘‘following the orders of Yasser RECORD under ‘‘Submission of Concur- to the floor and rise in strong support rent and Senate Resolutions.’’) Arafat.’’ We know that former Pales- of the resolution submitted by the dis- tinian Prime Minister Mahmoud Abbas tinguished assistant Democratic lead- f resigned because Arafat refused to sur- er, Senator REID, this afternoon. RECESS UNTIL 9:15 A.M. render security for Palestinian secu- It was 3 years ago that we had an op- TOMORROW rity forces. portunity to bring real peace to the re- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Under Why did Arafat undermine Abbas? It gion. In September of 2000 there was a the previous order, the Senate stands is simple. He does not want peace with great deal of optimism, a great deal of in recess until 9:15 a.m. Israel. Forget what he says, look at his hope, a great promise that after actions. Thereupon, the Senate, at 7:17 p.m., months and months of negotiation we recessed until Tuesday, September 30, Since the cease-fire in the Middle could have finally found a peaceful res- 2003, at 9:15 a.m. East was announced 3 months ago, olution and move to the next step in there have been at least 240 terrorist the peaceful coexistence of people in f attacks on Israel. This happened while the Middle East. NOMINATIONS Arafat stood by failing to engage secu- For reasons still unclear, Yasser Executive nominations received by rity forces of the Palestinians. Arafat walked away from that agree- the Senate September 29, 2003: Since Arafat took control of the Pal- ment, disappointing, disillusioning, THE JUDICIARY estinian Authority, hundreds of and, in so many ways, undermining the RAYMOND W. GRUENDER, OF MISSOURI, TO BE UNITED Israelis have been murdered. But his peace process. STATES CIRCUIT JUDGE FOR THE EIGHTH CIRCUIT, VICE stubborn refusal to accept peace has Over the course of the last 3 years, PASCO M. BOWMAN II, RETIRED. made life miserable for the 3.35 million 800 Israelis have been killed, 2,400 Pal- IN THE COAST GUARD Palestinian people in the west bank estinians have died. THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICER FOR APPOINTMENT and the Gaza strip. IN THE UNITED STATES COAST GUARD RESERVE TO THE Where he has had an opportunity to GRADE INDICATED UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 12203: We know that Prime Minister Barak renounce violence, he has condoned it. courageously gave Arafat everything Where he has had an opportunity to To be rear admiral he asked, but Arafat could not take yes embrace peace, he has repelled it. At CAPT. JOHN C. ACTON, 0000 for an answer because he is a terrorist virtually every turn, regardless of cir- THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICERS FOR APPOINTMENT IN THE UNITED STATES COAST GUARD TO THE GRADE IN- and cannot get that out of his blood. cumstance, Mr. Arafat sends the wrong DICATED UNDER TITLE 14, U.S.C., SECTION 271: Today, half of all Palestinians are message about leadership, about com- unemployed and 59 percent live in pov- mitment, about the spirit that was so To be rear admiral (lower half) erty. This misery breeds desperation alive just 3 years ago. CAPT. ARTHUR E. BROOKS, 0000 CAPT. RICHARD R. KELLY, 0000 which suits the purposes of Arafat and In the creation of a new government, CAPT. DAVID P. PEKOSKE, 0000 CAPT. FRED M. ROSA, 0000 other terrorists. In the midst of this Mr. Arafat had yet another oppor- CAPT. TIMOTHY S. SULLIVAN, 0000 desperation he controls personal war tunity to stand behind his new Prime chests of tens of millions of dollars, if Minister, Abu Mazen, and to say, THE JUDICIARY not hundreds of millions, with invest- through him and through this new of- WILLIAM JAMES HAYNES II, OF VIRGINIA, TO BE UNITED STATES CIRCUIT JUDGE FOR THE FOURTH CIR- ments across the world. He spends his fice: We will resolve our differences. We CUIT, VICE H. EMORY WIDENER, JR., RETIRING. money as he pleases and is accountable will bring violence to an end. We will f to only one person: Yasser Arafat, him- find ways with which to establish a self. peaceful coexistence. Yet he chose once CONFIRMATION It is in this milieu that Arafat stands again to walk away from that oppor- Executive nomination confirmed by by as desperate young men and women tunity, if not undermine it in every the Senate September 29, 2003: commit suicide murders in exchange way. THE JUDICIARY for large sums of money for their fami- Now there is a new government, at CARLOS T. BEA, OF CALIFORNIA, TO BE UNITED STATES lies and a promise of eternal paradise least under consideration. Again, CIRCUIT JUDGE FOR THE NINTH CIRCUIT.

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IN RECOGNITION OF GLENDALE cation in our community, and its innumerable resource realities, rather than arbitrary State COMMUNITY COLLEGE’S 75 successes have already spanned three quar- or political subdivision borders, the commis- YEARS OF EDUCATIONAL EXCEL- ters of a century. It will undoubtedly continue sions are able to concentrate their efforts over LENCE AND THE DEDICATION OF to serve our community by responding to the entire region—regardless of State lines. THE CIMMARUSTI SCIENCE CEN- changing needs and meeting all challenges. One way that federally designated regional TER I ask all Members of Congress to join me commissions work within the region to over- today in congratulating Glendale Community come the effects of chronic underdevelopment HON. ADAM B. SCHIFF College on 75 truly exemplary years of service is through investment in infrastructure, includ- OF CALIFORNIA to the community, the opening of the ing transportation, telecommunications and IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Cimmarusti Science Center, and for the col- other basic public infrastructure. The commis- lege’s commitment to educational excellence. sions also assist the region in obtaining job Monday, September 29, 2003 f skills training, entrepreneurship, technology, Mr. SCHIFF. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to and business development. Through these ef- congratulate Glendale Community College on INTRODUCING THE REGIONAL ECO- forts, commissions work to improve the eco- its 75th anniversary, and to celebrate the dedi- NOMIC AND INFRASTRUCTURE nomic development of these systemically dis- cation of the Cimmarusti Science Center. DEVELOPMENT ACT tressed regions. Glendale College was founded in 1927 as a Regional commissions also supplement the junior college at the old Glendale Union High HON. JAMES L. OBERSTAR state share of other Federal programs to en- School site. It served the needs of the people OF MINNESOTA sure that areas that do not even have the eco- in La Crescenta, Glendale, and Tujunga. An IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES nomic means of meeting a required State or earthquake devastated several of the main local funding share are not denied the oppor- Monday, September 29, 2003 buildings, and finally in 1937 the college tunity to participate in these programs. Re- opened its new facilities. The community con- Mr. OBERSTAR. Mr. Speaker, today Con- gional commissions assist in local develop- tinued to grow and the campus thrived. In gresswoman NORTON and I have introduced ment planning by helping provide local devel- 1981, the college separated from the Glendale the ‘‘Regional Economic and Infrastructure De- opment districts with the resources and exper- Unified School District. velopment Act.’’ A detailed summary of the tise necessary to formulate and follow a com- Today, Glendale Community College helps bill’s provisions is attached. prehensive, strategic regional development more than 25,000 students meet their edu- The bill organizes four regional commissions plan. Often it is the local development plan- cational goals. It has a college-credit enroll- under a common framework, thereby providing ning that is the key for the successful implement of about 15,000 day and evening stu- a more uniform method for distributing eco- mentation of economic and infrastructure de- dents and about 10,000 students are enrolled nomic development funds throughout the re- velopment programs. in the adult education programs. Its excep- gions most in need of such assistance. It re- The Regional and Economic Infrastructure tional reputation and tradition for academic ex- authorizes the Delta Regional Authority and Development Act is modeled after the statute cellence and quality lives on in the current ad- the Northern Great Plains Regional Authority authorizing the ARC. The ARC has dem- ministration and student body. Its progressive and creates two new regional commissions: onstrated that regional commissions are suc- and extensive curriculum includes customized The Southeast Crescent Regional Commission cessful in fighting chronic underdevelopment contract instruction for companies, career and the Southwest Border Regional Commis- and poverty. Since the ARC’s creation in training, and certificates in vocational training. sion. Both of these latter commissions have 1965, employment in the 13-State region has The college innovatively forges and promotes been proposed in legislation introduced in this grown by nearly 66 percent. In contrast, in the mutually beneficial partnerships with industries Congress and are designed to address prob- decade preceding its creation, employment in and the city. lems of systemic poverty and chronic under- the region had declined by 1.5 percent. Fur- In 1998, $2 million in Federal funding was development in those regions. Every county or ther, the poverty rate of the region has been requested for a NASA/JPL science education parish that is currently included in a commis- cut by more than one half—from 31.1 percent center to be located on the campus. Appro- sion through enacted or proposed legislation is in 1960 to 13.6 percent in 2000. priation legislation was signed in late October similarly included in that same commission As the Nation continues to suffer through a of the same year. On March 4, 1999, brothers under this bill. While the bill follows the suc- weakened economy, the need for these com- and local businessmen Larry and Ralph cessful organizational model of the Appa- missions becomes even more important. Fig- Cimmarusti presented an additional gift of $1 lachian Regional Commission (ARC), it does ures released this August show that the na- million to the college, as they are proud alum- not include the ARC or the Denali Commission tional unemployment rate has increased to 6.1 ni. Their name will eternally be associated with (a wholly intrastate commission) in its frame- percent, the highest level since July 1994. the school by the state-of-the-art science cen- work. Further, since January 2001, the number of ter that will bear their name. The center will Regional commissions provide vital assist- people unemployed increased from 5.95 mil- also serve as a regional training facility for ance to the development of the Nation’s most lion to 8.91 million—an increase of almost 3 local schools, enriching the already impressive chronically poor and distressed regions. They million, or 50 percent. list of services available at the college. The are true Federal-State partnerships, bringing Moreover, workers who have lost their jobs Cimmarusti Science Center’s math and together Federal, State, and local govern- are having more trouble finding new jobs. The science education will not only be an example ments to expand the economic and develop- average length of unemployment is now al- for other colleges, it will raise public interest in ment opportunities of a chronically distressed most 20 weeks, the longest it has been in the subjects. The center also includes a spec- region. These regions typically experience nearly two decades. Within the last 2 years, tacular planetarium, one of just a few at com- rates of poverty and unemployment that are the number of workers who have been unem- munity colleges across the country. more than 150 percent of the national aver- ployed for longer than 6 months has increased Glendale Community College is unique in its age. Further, some of these areas lack the by more than 1.3 million to nearly 2 million— approach to education and in the way it uti- transportation and basic public infrastructure an increase of almost 200 percent. One-half of lizes its resources. It is a truly pioneering insti- necessary to support business development, the unemployed are out of work for more than tution that has earned the endless praise of and importantly, create jobs in the region. 9 weeks and more than one in five have been those who have seen it develop, and those The regional commissions are designed to out of work for more than 6 months. who have benefited from its infinite opportuni- assist areas in overcoming chronic economic As the economy continues to founder, it is ties. It is a model of dependable leadership distress by focusing on the distressed region these historically depressed regions—the re- and unstoppable advancement. Glendale as a whole. By recognizing that systemic eco- gions that have already been struggling—that Community College is at the forefront of edu- nomic distress follows geographic and natural suffer a disproportionate share of the burden.

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VerDate jul 14 2003 02:47 Sep 30, 2003 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A29SE8.001 E29PT1 E1910 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks September 29, 2003 Now, perhaps more than ever, there is a the bill follows the successful organizational ties, and isolated areas of distress within at- greater need for these regional commissions. model of the Appalachian Regional Commis- tainment counties, within their region and This bill recognizes the importance of the re- sion (ARC), it does not include the ARC or must allocate at least 50 percent of the ap- the Denali Commission (a wholly intrastate propriations made available to the commis- gional commissions to these chronically dis- commission) in its framework. sion to projects in distressed counties and tressed areas. The bill strengthens the com- PURPOSE isolated areas of distress. missions by establishing a uniform organiza- To organize the regional commissions in ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT tional structure, under which an affirmative the lower 48 states (with the exception of the GRANTS vote of a commission requires a majority of Appalachian Regional Commission) under a Commissions have the authority to make State members plus the affirmative vote of the common framework, providing a more uni- grants to State and local governments, and Federal cochairperson. With this voting struc- form organization structure among the com- public and nonprofit organizations, for eco- ture, the bill ensures that the Federal and missions and a more uniform method for dis- nomic development projects, with an empha- State roles in a commission are equal and tributing economic assistance throughout sis on infrastructure projects, including the country. transportation, basic public, and tele- interdependent, thereby promoting a true Fed- communications infrastructure projects. COMMISSIONS eral-State partnership. The bill provides for a commission share of In addition, the bill establishes a coordi- The bill reauthorizes the Delta Regional 50 percent of the costs of projects; that per- nating council for the regional commissions Commission and the Northern Great Plains centage increases to up to 80 percent for dis- consisting of representatives from all the com- Regional Commission, and creates the tressed counties. These shares are increased Southeast Crescent Regional Commission missions, including the Appalachian Regional by 10 percent (to 60 percent and 90 percent, and the Southwest Border Regional Commis- respectively) for those projects that have a Commission and the Denali Commission. The sion. The Delta Regional Commission and significant regional impact. coordinating council is directed to meet bian- the Northern Great Plains Regional Commis- Commissions have the authority to make nually to discuss issues facing regions that sion are composed of the same states, coun- grants to local development districts to as- suffer chronic distress and successful strate- ties, and parishes included in the existing sist in the payment of the administration of gies for promoting regional development. Delta Regional Authority and Northern the district. The commission of these grants While the council will assist the commissions Great Plains Regional Authority. The South- is limited to 80 percent of the administrative in promoting regional development, it has no east Crescent Regional Commission and the expenses of the local development district Southwest Border Regional Commission are receiving the grant. decision-making authority over any of the composed of the same states and counties Commissions have the authority to supple- commissions. proposed in legislation introduced in the ment part of the basic Federal contribution Finally, the bill authorizes sufficient funds for 108th Congress to create a Southeast Cres- to projects authorized under other Federal each commission so that a commission will cent Regional Authority and a Southwest grant programs and to increase the Federal have the means available to fulfill its mission Border Regional Commission. contribution above the fixed maximum part of promoting economic and infrastructure de- Each commission is authorized to receive of the cost. The federal share is the same for appropriations of $30 million for fiscal year projects (50 percent and 80 percent for dis- velopment. The bill authorizes $30 million for tressed counties, with a 10 percent bonus for each commission in fiscal year 2004 (the 2004; $35 million for fiscal year 2005; $40 million for fiscal year 2006; $45 million for fiscal regional projects), with the stipulation that amount currently authorized for the Delta and year 2007; and $50 million for fiscal year 2008. the total federal contribution cannot exceed Northern Great Plains Regional Authorities) Currently, some counties qualify for mem- 80 percent. and increases that authorization by $5 million bership in more than one regional commis- f for each successive year through fiscal year sion. The bill does not change that. However, IN RECOGNITION OF DR. JOHN A. 2008. the bill provides that an individual county Frankly, I am concerned about this adminis- may only receive economic assistance from DAVITT, PRESIDENT AND SUPER- tration’s lack of funding for existing regional one regional commission. Therefore, if a INTENDENT OF GLENDALE COM- commissions. In its fiscal year 2004 budget county is eligible for membership in more MUNITY COLLEGE than one commission, it must select one proposal, the administration slashes the budg- commission in which it would like to partici- ets of the regional commissions—proposing pate and be eligible to receive funds. A coun- HON. ADAM B. SCHIFF OF CALIFORNIA only $2 million for the Delta Regional Authority ty or parish can change its selection 90 days and no funding for the Northern Great Plains before the start of the fiscal year. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Regional Authority. If these budget proposals The Denali Commission and the Appa- Monday, September 29, 2003 were to be enacted, the commissions, and lachian Regional Commission are not included in this statute. Mr. SCHIFF. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to their grant-making authority, would be ren- congratulate John Davitt who has dedicated COMPOSITION dered essentially ineffective. Providing the 35 years of service to Glendale Community Each commission includes a Federal co- commissions with the funds necessary to carry College. out their purpose is crucial to the economic chairperson and a state cochairperson, who is selected from among the state members. John A. Davitt received a B.S. in History in development of these regions. Like current law, the Northern Great Plains 1954 and an M.A in Secondary Education in It is time that we affirm our commitment to Commission also includes a tribal cochair- 1958 from the University of San Francisco. In regional economic development by authorizing person. 1977, he graduated from the University of these commissions and providing the funding An affirmative vote of a commission re- Southern California with a doctorate in Com- necessary from them to break the cycle of quires an affirmative vote of the federal co- munity College Administration-Higher Edu- chronic distress in these regions. I believe this chairperson plus a majority of state mem- cation. While he pursued his own studies, Dr. bill will help us do that. bers. Like the current laws authorizing regional Davitt continued to exercise his passion to SUMMARY OF THE REGIONAL ECONOMIC AND commissions, the bill sets forth provisions teach and serve the student community in the INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT ACT for the salaries of commission members, the San Francisco Unified School District. From The Regional Economic and Infrastructure appointment of alternatives, and the hiring 1968 to 1980, he was a consultant for the Development Act organizes four regional of additional staff, including an Executive American Association of Community and Jun- commissions under a common framework, Director. ior Colleges, and from 1970 to 1985, he was thereby providing a more uniform method The bill establishes a coordinating council a consultant for the College Entrance Exam- for distributing economic assistance for the regional commissions consisting of throughout the regions most in need of such ination Board. representatives from all the commissions, Dr. Davitt has had a myriad of impressive assistance. It reauthorizes the Delta Re- including the Appalachian Regional Commis- gional Authority and the Northern Great sion and the Denali Commission. The coordi- employment and service experiences. From Plains Regional Authority and creates two nating council is directed to meet biannually 1955 to 1957, he was stationed at Fort new regional commissions: the Southeast to discuss issues facing regions that suffer Mason, California as a First Lieutenant in the Crescent and the Southwest Border Regional chronic distress and successful strategies for United States Army. From 1957 to 1964, he Commission. Both of these latter commis- promoting regional development. The coun- was a Social Studies teacher, counselor, and sions have been proposed in legislation intro- cil has no decision-making authority. debating coach at Roosevelt Junior High duced this Congress and are designed to ad- Also like current law, each state must de- School, and instructor at Galileo Adult School dress problems of systemic poverty and velop a comprehensive economic develop- in San Francisco. Additionally, from 1964 to chronic underdevelopment in those regions. ment plan and each commission must de- Every county or parish that is currently in- velop an economic and infrastructure devel- 1966 Dr. Davitt was a counselor at Merritt Col- cluded in a commission through enacted or opment plan. lege. He was the director and assistant pro- proposed legislation is similarly included in Commissions are required to designate dis- fessor of the Institute for Training of Commu- that same commission under this bill. While tressed, transitional and attainment coun- nity College Student Personnel Workers at

VerDate jul 14 2003 02:47 Sep 30, 2003 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A29SE8.003 E29PT1 September 29, 2003 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1911 California State University Los Angeles from and around the world, that lack food, shelter, Incorporated 25 years ago, Jerry Izenberg 1966 to 1968. His distinguished list of mem- medicine and other basic living needs. Millions took the personal initiative to create hope and berships includes the Glendale Chamber of of individuals across this country pool their re- opportunity for the children of Newark. Over Commerce, and the Association of California sources to help meet many of these needs by the 25 years of its existence, Project Pride has Community College Administrators. He is also giving money to their local churches and non- helped send 902 kids to college, allowed the on the board of directors for Crestview Pre- profit organizations. H.R. 7 will make such kids in Newark K–5 schools to study a variety paratory School and Flintridge Sacred Heart acts of goodwill even more rewarding for of subjects and funded numerous community Academy. those who give by allowing taxpayers to claim and athletic programs that have kept as many In 1968, Dr. Davitt introduced his unique a deduction for their charitable giving, even if as 1,000 Newark kids off the streets. What is and open management style to our community the taxpayer does not itemize. more amazing, Project Pride has accom- by taking the position of Administrative Dean I applaud House Majority Whip Roy Blunt plished all of it without accepting a single of Personnel Services at Glendale Community for sponsoring this important bill that will, in penny from Federal, State or local funds. College. In 1983, he was named Vice Presi- his words, help more charities help more Mr. Speaker, as a member of the Education dent of Instructional Services. Subsequently, Americans. and Workforce Committee and a former teach- in 1985 he became the college’s Super- The Charitable Giving Act of 2003 further er, I understand the significance of the work intendent-President, transforming the campus provides financial incentives for charitable giv- that Jerry Izenberg has done for the city of into an innovative and productive center for ing by allowing older Americans the incentive Newark. I know that my colleagues here in the learning. Davitt fervently fosters and promotes to make tax-free contributions from their Indi- U.S. House of Representatives not only join ideals of development and growth. As Presi- vidual Retirement Accounts. If people want to me today in recognizing the tremendous con- dent, he has lead the college through unprec- give donations to help those in need from their tributions of Jerry Izenberg and Project Pride, edented achievements. Dr. Davitt is a remark- retirement savings, I think it is only proper that but also commending Jerry for his own per- able man whose unwavering passion and we reward such acts of generosity. sonal dedication to continue providing the op- dedication have been instilled not only in the H.R. 7 would encourage more giving from portunity to so many of our youths. college’s faculty, but student body as well. the private business sector as well. By gradu- f I ask all Members of Congress to join me ally increasing the cap on corporate charitable today in congratulating John Davitt on a truly contributions from 10 percent to 20 percent A TRIBUTE TO THE ASSOCIATION exemplary professional and public service ca- over the next decade, Congress will be send- OF THEATRICAL PRESS AGENTS reer, and for his immense commitment to ing a clear message of community responsi- AND MANAGERS Glendale Community College and the students bility to corporate America. The more invest- it serves. ment a company or business makes in its HON. JERROLD NADLER community, the more goodwill it generates. f OF NEW YORK I urge my colleagues to join me today in H.R. 7 supporting the Charitable Giving Act of 2003. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES It is a well-crafted, bipartisan bill that deserves Monday, September 29, 2003 our full support. HON. TODD TIAHRT Mr. NADLER. Mr. Speaker, it is my great OF KANSAS f personal pleasure to rise today in cognition of the Association of Theatrical Press Agents IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRIBUTE TO JERRY IZENBERG and Managers (ATPAM) for its contribution to Monday, September 29, 2003 AND PROJECT PRIDE the art of stage entertainment so immensely Mr. TIAHRT. Mr. Speaker, in my district, the enjoyed by residents of New York and by au- Kansas Health Foundation is working to in- HON. DONALD M. PAYNE diences throughout the Nation and around the crease the health of Kansans, especially the OF NEW JERSEY globe. health of children. Its goal is to make Kansas IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES This year marks the seventy-fifth anniver- the best State in the Nation in which to raise sary of ATPAM, an organization that has Monday, September 29, 2003 a child. By working with individuals, commu- maintained a prominent place in the entertain- nities, universities and other institutions, the Mr. PAYNE. Mr. Speaker, it is with great ment industry since it first received its charter Kansas Health Foundation is helping build a pride that I rise today to recognize the leg- from the American Federation of Labor in community of people who care about the endary columnist, Jerry Izenberg, and his im- 1928. Since its inception, ATPAM, a coalition health and well-being of children and other at- mense contributions to the Newark community of press agents, publicity and marketing spe- risk individuals. through his organization, Project Pride. cialists, company managers and house and fa- I rise today in support of H.R. 7, the Chari- Jerry Izenberg has been a newspaperman cilities managers, has devoted its resources to table Giving Act of 2003. This bill will help or- for over 52 years, most recently with the New the enrichment of stage entertainment and the ganizations like the Kansas Health Foundation Jersey Star-Ledger, contributing columns that health, vitality, and success of its members. raise more funds and ultimately reach more have appeared throughout the United States, ATPAM has also dedicated considerable ef- people. All across this country we have orga- as well as Puerto Rico, Alaska, Mexico, Can- forts to philanthropy in its support of industry- nizations, foundations, churches and faith- ada and Italy. As a sportswriter, Jerry wide charities such as the Actor’s Fund of based groups helping the disadvantaged. I am Izenberg’s accomplishments are incredibly America and Broadway Cares/Equity Fights especially supportive of this bill because it en- vast. Over his career, he has won numerous AIDS. ATPAM was able to expand that objec- courages individuals and the private sector to literary awards and recognitions, has been in- tive even further when it decided to affiliate act responsibly toward their neighbors and ducted into seven Halls of Fame and has with IATSE and carry its good work to a those who are less fortunate. By increasing been an integral part of the sports world in the broader community. Most notable are the flow of funds to charitable organizations, United States. To this day, he continues to ATPAM’s exemplary actions in the wake of the we will help make America and the world a leave his mark on the sports writing world, all September 11, 2001 attacks on New York. better place to live. the while inspiring numerous young writers. ATPAM members accepted salary cuts in H.R. 7 will provide more than 85 million And above all, Jerry Izenberg has also man- order to keep Broadway going after 9/11, and Americans who do not itemize on their Federal aged to be a dedicated family man, with his mobilized members of other New York theat- tax returns the ability to deduct a portion of wife, Aileen, four children and four grand- rical unions to follow their lead. their charitable contributions. By making it sim- children. The Association of Theatrical Press Agents pler for taxpayers to deduct money for chari- Despite all of these remarkable professional & Managers has been an inspiration to the en- table giving, we will be sending a positive and personal accomplishments, I can say with tertainment industry since its founding sev- message to taxpayers that encourages giving confidence that Jerry Izenberg is most proud enty-five years ago, and remains a tremen- money to organizations that help those in of his work with Project Pride. As a native of dous force for the cultural arts of New York need. Newark, New Jersey, Jerry knew of the hard- City and beyond. Today, I am proud to stand While America is the land of great oppor- ships that the people of that area face on a before Congress and join ATPAM in their cele- tunity, there remain many families, both here regular basis. When he founded Project Pride bration.

VerDate jul 14 2003 02:47 Sep 30, 2003 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00003 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A29SE8.005 E29PT1 E1912 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks September 29, 2003 IN HONOR OF NEIL DESENA He recently received the 2003 Honor Citizen serves. Mr. Osburn co-founded the organiza- Award from the New Jersey Honor Legion Po- tion in 1993 with former Army Captain HON. ROBERT MENENDEZ lice, and is a recipient of the Rudy DeAngelo Michelle Benecke. Foundation Award and the Boy Scout Distin- OF NEW JERSEY Under Mr. Osburn’s leadership, SLDN has guished Award. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES provided legal services to 5,000 service mem- Mr. DeSena pursued professional studies at Monday, September 29, 2003 bers and obtained 35 changes in military pol- the Professional School of Business, St. Pe- icy and practice related to ‘‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Mr. MENENDEZ. Mr. Speaker, I rise today ter’s College, Seton Hall University and Tell, Don’t Pursue, Don’t Harass.’’ Also under to honor Neil DeSena for his years of dedi- Fairleigh Dickenson University. He and his his leadership, SLDN’s policy efforts have in- cated leadership throughout the community of wife Marie are the proud parents of Robert, cluded obtaining new Pentagon and Service Bayonne, New Jersey. Mr. DeSena was Julianne, and Neil, and the grandparents of policies on anti-gay harassment, an Executive unanimously selected as the Grand Marshall Jessica and Robert Thomas. Order on hate crimes in the military and an for this year’s Bayonne Columbus Committee Today, I ask my colleagues to join me in Executive Order providing, for the first time, a parade to be held on Sunday, October 12, honoring Neil DeSena for his years of service limited psychotherapist privilege in the armed 2003. and dedication to the citizens of Bayonne. forces. Mr. DeSena has been a devoted member of f the Bayonne community for over thirty years. Due in large part to Mr. Osburn’s work, The His exemplary work in local organizations and TRIBUTE TO C. DIXON OSBURN, Boston Globe has said ‘‘[SLDN] knows far his understanding of the needs of Bayonne EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF SLDN more than the Pentagon about what reality is residents have provided a great service to the like in the military and helps individuals caught entire community. First elected as the Third HON. MARTIN T. MEEHAN in the mess.’’ Deb Price of The Detroit News also commended their work, noting that: Ward Councilman in 1970, Mr. DeSena served OF MASSACHUSETTS ‘‘SLDN has repeatedly forced the Pentagon four consecutive four year terms. In 1986, Mr. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES DeSena was re-elected to the City Council as not just to take notice, but to change.’’ And a Councilman-at-Large. He currently serves as Monday, September 29, 2003 The Nation reports, ‘‘It’s amazing how much a personal aide to Mayor Joseph V. Doria, Jr. Mr. MEEHAN. Mr. Speaker, this November this small legal-aid group has accomplished A veteran of World War II and the Korean marks 10 years since our Nation imposed the already.’’ War, Mr. DeSena fought on behalf of his discriminatory law known as ‘‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Mr. Osburn received the 1994 GAYLAW country with great honor and valor, receiving Tell’’ on the lesbian, gay and bisexual patriots Distinguished National Service Award, and the an honorable discharge with the rank of Staff of our Nation. During the past decade, almost 1998 Kevin Larkin Award for Public Service Sergeant. 10,000 men and women have been fired from from the Massachusetts Lesbian and Gay Bar A licensed broker, Mr. DeSena opened his our armed forces simply because of their sex- Association. In 1998, Mr. Osburn was named own insurance company in 1982. His natural ual orientation. by The Advocate magazine as one of the Top leadership qualities led him to serve as the Many of those men and women have 10 National Gay Leaders. In 2000, under Mr. president of the Local 164 Insurance Workers sought the assistance and advocacy of Osburn’s leadership, SLDN received ‘‘Organi- International Union, and as a member of the Servicemembers Legal Defense Network zation of the Year’’ awards from both the Dis- Union’s General Executive Board. (SLDN), the Nation’s only legal aid and advo- trict of Columbia Bar Association Young Law- Mr. DeSena has received several awards cacy organization for those harmed by the yers Division and the International Lesbian & from various community and business organi- military’s gay ban. In August, SLDN’s Execu- Gay Museum of History. I am honored today zations, including the Patriots Award for God, tive Director, C. Dixon Osburn, commemo- to recognize his decade of leadership at the Country, and Home from the Catholic War rated 10 years of service to the organization helm of SLDN and his unparalleled advocacy Veterans Post 1612 and the Ladies Auxiliary. he founded and the brave Americans it for our men and women in uniform.

VerDate jul 14 2003 02:47 Sep 30, 2003 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00004 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A29SE8.009 E29PT1 September 29, 2003 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1913 SENATE COMMITTEE MEETINGS ETI benefit in a manner that preserves S. 1576, to revise the boundary of Harp- Title IV of Senate Resolution 4, jobs and production activities in the ers Ferry National Historical Park. United States, to reform and simplify SD–366 agreed to by the Senate on February 4, the international taxation rules of the 2 p.m. 1977, calls for establishment of a sys- United States. Indian Affairs tem for a computerized schedule of all SD–215 To hold hearings to examine S. 1438, to meetings and hearings of Senate com- Judiciary provide for equitable compensation of mittees, subcommittees, joint commit- To hold hearings to examine the nomina- the Spokane Tribe of Indians of the tees, and committees of conference. tion of Dora L. Irizarry to be United Spokane Reservation in settlement of This title requires all such committees States District Judge for the Eastern claims of the Tribe concerning the con- District of New York. tribution of the Tribe to the produc- to notify the Office of the Senate Daily SD–226 Digest—designated by the Rules Com- tion of hydropower by the Grand Cou- 2:30 p.m. lee Dam. mittee—of the time, place, and purpose Foreign Relations of the meetings, when scheduled, and SR–485 To hold hearings to examine the nomina- 2:30 p.m. any cancellations or changes in the tions of Robert B. Charles, of Mary- Commerce, Science, and Transportation meetings as they occur. land, to be an Assistant Secretary of To hold hearings to examine Amtrak. As an additional procedure along State (International Narcotics and Law SR–253 Enforcement Affairs), and H. Douglas with the computerization of this infor- Foreign Relations Barclay, of New York, to be Ambas- mation, the Office of the Senate Daily To hold hearings to examine challenges sador to the Republic of El Salvador. Digest will prepare this information for for U.S. policy to Cuba. SD–430 printing in the Extensions of Remarks SD–419 Intelligence section of the CONGRESSIONAL RECORD OCTOBER 2 To hold closed hearings to examine cer- on Monday and Wednesday of each Time to be announced week. tain intelligence matters. Governmental Affairs SH–219 Meetings scheduled for Tuesday, Sep- Business meeting to consider the nomi- tember 30, 2003 may be found in the nation of C. Suzanne Mencer, of Colo- OCTOBER 15 Daily Digest of today’s RECORD. rado, to be the Director of the Office 10 a.m. MEETINGS SCHEDULED for Domestic Preparedness, Depart- ment of Homeland Security. Indian Affairs Room to be announced To hold hearings to examine S. 550, to OCTOBER 1 9:30 a.m. amend the Indian Land Consolidation 9:30 a.m. Commerce, Science, and Transportation Act to improve provisions relating to Commerce, Science, and Transportation To hold hearings to examine media own- probate of trust and restricted land. To hold hearings to examine climate ership. SR–485 change. SR–253 SR–253 Judiciary OCTOBER 16 Environment and Public Works Business meeting to consider pending 10 a.m. Business meeting to consider S. 1643, to calendar business. Indian Affairs exempt certain coastal barrier prop- SD–226 To hold hearings to examine the Mis- erty from financial assistance and 10 a.m. souri River Master Manual. flood insurance limitations under the Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs SR–485 Coastal Barriers Resources Act and the To resume hearings to examine the im- National Flood Act of 1968, S. 1066, to plementation of the Sarbanes-Oxley OCTOBER 21 correct a technical error from Unit T– Act (Public Law 107–204) and restoring 10 a.m. 07 of the John H. Chafee Coastal Bar- investor confidence. Indian Affairs rier Resources System, S. 1663, to re- SD–538 To hold hearings to examine S. 1565, to place certain Coastal Barrier Resources Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions reauthorize the Native American Pro- System maps, S. 994, to protect human To hold joint hearings with the House grams Act of 1974. health and the environment from the Committee on Energy and Commerce SR–485 release of hazardous substances by acts to examine National Institutes of of terrorism, proposed legislation pro- Health management of biomedical re- OCTOBER 22 viding for the reauthorization of the search to prevent and cure disease in Dingell-Johnson Sport Fish Restora- the 21st Century. 10 a.m. tion Act, and the nomination of Mi- SD–106 Indian Affairs chael O. Leavitt, of Utah, to be Admin- Energy and Natural Resources Business meeting to consider pending istrator of the Environmental Protec- National Parks Subcommittee calendar business; to be followed by a tion Agency. To hold hearings to examine S. 524, to ex- hearing on the Tribal Self Governance SD–406 pand the boundaries of the Fort Act Amendments of 2003. Governmental Affairs Donelson National Battlefield to au- SR–485 To hold hearings to examine the need for thorize the acquisition and interpreta- federal real property reform. tion of lands associated with the cam- OCTOBER 30 SD–342 paign that resulted in the capture of 2:30 p.m. 10 a.m. the fort in 1862, S. 1313, to establish the Energy and Natural Resources Finance Congaree Swamp National Park in the Water and Power Subcommittee Business meeting to consider an amend- State of South Carolina, S. 1472, to au- To hold hearings to examine S. 1097, to ment in the nature of a substitute to S. thorize the Secretary of the Interior to authorize the Secretary of the Interior 1637, to amend the Internal Revenue provide a grant for the construction of to implement the Calfed Bay-Delta Code of 1986 to comply with the World a statue of Harry S Truman at Union Program. Trade Organization rulings on the FSC/ Station in Kansas City, Missouri, and SD–366

VerDate jul 14 2003 02:47 Sep 30, 2003 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00005 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\M29SE8.000 E29PT1 Monday, September 29, 2003 Daily Digest Senate Transmitting, pursuant to law, a memorandum of Chamber Action understanding between the Secretaries of State and Routine Proceedings, pages S12105–S12144 Homeland Security concerning implementation of Measures Introduced: Eight bills and two resolu- Section 428 of the Homeland Security Act of 2002; tions were introduced, as follows: S. 1670–1677, S.J. to the Committee on the Judiciary. (PM–51) Res. 18, and S. Res. 236. Page S12137 Page S12136 Measures Reported: Nominations Confirmed: Senate confirmed the fol- S. 150, to make permanent the moratorium on lowing nomination: taxes on Internet access and multiple and discrimina- By unanimous vote of 86 yeas (Vote No. Ex. 368), tory taxes on electronic commerce imposed by the Carlos T. Bea, of California, to be United States Cir- Internet Tax Freedom Act, with an amendment in cuit Judge for the Ninth Circuit. the nature of a substitute. (S. Rept. No. 108–155) Pages S12125–27, S12144 Page S12137 Nominations Received: Senate received the fol- District of Columbia Appropriations Act: Senate lowing nominations: resumed consideration of H.R. 2765, making appro- Raymond W. Gruender, of Missouri, to be United priations for the government of the District of Co- States Circuit Judge for the Eighth Circuit. lumbia and other activities chargeable in whole or in William James Haynes II, of Virginia, to be part against the revenues of said District for the fis- United States Circuit Judge for the Fourth Circuit. cal year ending September 30, 2004, taking action 6 Coast Guard nominations in the rank of admi- on the following amendment proposed thereto: ral. Page S12144 Pages S12108–25 Pending: Additional Cosponsors: Pages S12137–38 DeWine/Landrieu Amendment No. 1783, in the Statements on Introduced Bills/Resolutions: nature of a substitute. Pages S12108–25 Pages S12138–44 A unanimous-consent agreement was reached providing for further consideration of the bill at 11:30 Additional Statements: Pages S12134–36 a.m., on Tuesday, September 30, 2003. Page S12129 Record Votes: One record vote was taken today. Nominations—Agreement: A unanimous-consent (Total—368) Page S12127 agreement was reach providing that at 9:15 a.m., on Recess: Senate met at 1 p.m., and recessed at 7:17 Tuesday, September 30, 2003, Senate vote on the p.m., until 9:15 a.m., on Tuesday, September 30, nominations of Marcia A. Crone, to be United States 2003. (For Senate’s program, see the remarks of the District Judge for the Eastern District of Texas, and Acting Majority Leader in today’s Record on pages Ronald A. White, to be United States District Judge S12129–30.) for the Eastern District of Oklahoma. Page S12129 Messages From the President: Senate received the following message from the President of the United Committee Meetings States: No committee meetings were held.

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water rights settlement, to reauthorize and amend the date of adoption of this resolution the report prepared for Southern Arizona Water Rights Settlement Act of 1982, the Joint Chiefs of Staff entitled ‘‘Operation Iraq Freedom 10 a.m., SD–366. Strategic Lessons Learned’’ and documents in his posses- Committee on the Judiciary: Subcommittee on Immigra- sion on the reconstruction and security of post-war Iraq, tion, Border Security and Citizenship, to hold hearings to 7:30 p.m., 2118 Rayburn. examine visa issuance in relation to homeland security, 2 Committee on Energy and Commerce, Subcommittee on p.m., SD–226. Oversight and Investigations, hearing entitled ‘‘Nuclear Committee on Veterans’ Affairs: business meeting to con- Terrorism Prevention: A Review of the Federal Govern- sider S. 1131, to increase, effective December 1, 2003, ment’s Progress Toward Installing Radiation Detection the rates of compensation for veterans with service-con- Monitors at U.S. Ports and Borders,’’ 2 p.m., 2322 Ray- nected disabilities and the rates of dependency and in- burn. demnity compensation for the survivors of certain dis- Committee on International Relations, Subcommittee on abled veterans, S. 1132, to amend title 38, United States Europe, hearing on Russia’s Transition to Democracy and Code, to improve and enhance certain benefits for sur- U.S.-Russia Relations: Unfinished Business, 3:30 p.m., vivors of veterans, S. 1156, to amend title 38, United 2172 Rayburn. States Code, to improve and enhance the provision of Committee on the Judiciary, Subcommittee on the Con- long-term health care for veterans by the Department of stitution, hearing on H.J. Res. 48, proposing an amend- Veterans Affairs, to enhance and improve authorities re- ment to the Constitution of the United States to protect lating to the administration of personnel of the Depart- the rights of crime victims, 2 p.m., 2141 Rayburn. ment of Veterans Affairs, S. 1136, to restate, clarify, and Committee on Resources, Subcommittee on National revise the Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Civil Relief Act of 1940, Parks, Recreation and Public Lands, hearing on the fol- and H.R. 1516, to provide for the establishment by the lowing bills: H.R. 1629, Upper Missouri River Breaks Secretary of Veterans Affairs of five additional cemeteries in the National Cemetery System, 4 p.m., SR–418. Boundary Clarification Act; H.R. 2424, National Great Black Americans Commemoration Act of 2003; and H.R. House 2966, Right-to-Ride Livestock on Federal Lands Act of Committee on Appropriations, Subcommittee on Defense, 2003, 2 p.m., 1334 Longworth. on the Administration’s Fiscal Year 2004 Supplemental Committee on Veterans’ Affairs, Subcommittee on Health, Request for Iraq and Afghanistan, 3:30 p.m., 2359 Ray- hearing on the following bills: H.R. 2379, Rural Vet- burn. erans Access to Care Act of 2003; and H.R. 3094, Vet- Subcommittee on Foreign Operations, Export Financ- erans Timely Access to Health Care Act, 2:30 p.m., 340 ing and Related Programs, on the Administration’s Fiscal Cannon. Year 2004 Supplemental Request for Iraq and Afghani- stan, 10 a.m., 2359 Rayburn. Joint Meetings Committee on Armed Services, to mark up H. Res. 364, Conference: meeting of conferees on S. 3, to prohibit the of inquiry requesting the President to transmit to the procedure commonly known as partial-birth abortion, House of Representatives not later than 14 days after the 5:45 p.m., HC–6, Capitol.

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Next Meeting of the SENATE 1. H.R. 2086, Office of National Drug Control Policy 9:15 a.m., Tuesday, September 30 Reauthorization Act of 2003; 2. H.R. 2075, to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 1905 West Blue Heron Senate Chamber Boulevard in West Palm Beach, Florida, as the ‘‘Judge Edward Rodgers Post Office Building’’; Program for Tuesday: Senate will consider the nomina- 3. H.R. 3011, to designate the facility of the United tions of Marcia A. Crone, to be United States District States Postal Service located at 135 East Olive Avenue in Judge for the Eastern District of Texas, and Ronald A. Burbank, California, as the ‘‘Bob Hope Post Office Build- White, to be United States District Judge for the Eastern ing’’; District of Oklahoma, with votes to occur thereon, re- 4. H. Res 357, honoring the life and legacy of Bob spectively; following which, Senate will begin a period of Hope; morning business (not to extend beyond 11:30 a.m.). 5. H. Res 306, congratulating the New York Yankees At 11:30 a.m., Senate will continue consideration of on the occasion of their 100th anniversary; H.R. 2765, District of Columbia Appropriations Act. 6. H.R. 1882, to designate the facility of the United (Senate will recess from 12:30 p.m. until 2:15 p.m. for their States Postal Service located at 440 South Orange Blos- respective party conferences.) som Trail in Orlando, Florida, as the ‘‘Arthur ‘Pappy’ Kennedy Post Office’’; 7. S. 570, to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 Next Meeting of the HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES with respect to the qualifications of foreign schools; 12:30 p.m., Tuesday, September 30 8. H. Con. Res. 282, honoring the life of Johnny Cash; and 9. H. Con. Res. 159, declaring Emporia, Kansas, to be House Chamber the founding city of the Veterans Day holiday and recognizing the contributions of Alvin J. King and Represent- Program for Tuesday: Consideration of Suspensions: ative Ed Rees to the enactment into law of the observance of Veterans Day.

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HOUSE Menendez, Robert, N.J., E1912 Payne, Donald M., N.J., E1911 Nadler, Jerrold, N.Y., E1911 Schiff, Adam B., Calif., E1909, E1910 Meehan, Martin T., Mass., E1912 Oberstar, James L., Minn., E1909 Tiahrt, Todd, Kans., E1911

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