S6696 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE June 19, 1998 I further ask unanimous consent that the from any kind of effort to try to ad- granting of regulatory authority to the chair not entertain a motion to adjourn or dress health care for the American peo- Federal Energy Regulatory Commis- recess for the August recess prior to a vote ple. This could even preclude further sion. on or in relation to the majority leader’s bill and the minority leader’s amendment, and consideration of tobacco legislation, or TVA has had remarkably stable rates following those votes, it be in order for the proposals to extend health insurance to over the last decade, with only one sig- majority leader, to return the legislation to uninsured Americans between the ages nificant rate increase during this time the calendar. of 55 and 64, or improvements in Medi- period. I agreed that TVA has not been Finally, I ask unanimous consent that it care package for senior citizens, or ap- run perfectly through the years. How- not be in order to offer any legislation, mo- propriations for the National Institutes ever, to consider a substantial regu- tion or amendment relative to Health Care of Health and other health programs, prior to the initiation of this agreement, and latory overhaul for this agency at a following the execution of the agreement, it or legislation on the privacy of medical time when comprehensive electric in- not be in order to offer any legislation, mo- records—the list goes on and on. dustry deregulation is right around the tion or amendment relative to Health Care Many of us believe that as we move corner appears to me to be premature for the remainder of the 105th Congress. on into the millennium, it is going to and unwise. Legislation to impose addi- Mr. KENNEDY. So you can’t offer be the millennium of the life sciences tional regulatory controls at a time anything to do with the health care of with extraordinary scientific break- when the Congress is beginning to seri- the American people prior to this, or throughs. And the Republican leader ously consider significantly less regu- after this, or after the Republican lead- wants to silence us from having some lation for the rest of the industry er puts this proposal back on the cal- opportunity to debate that priority? seems contradictory to me. endar to shelve it. In other words, the Mr. President, it prohibits consider- In addition, I have concerns about Republican leadership says to the Sen- ation of any legislation dealing with the impact of such a proposal on the ate of the United States: You can’t the problems of the privacy of our med- coal industry in my state. I would deal with anything affecting the health ical records, and the dangers that exist strongly oppose efforts to impose a new care of the American people for the in terms of the proliferation of medical rest of this Congress. records. There are enormously impor- federal regulatory layer that may limit Come on, Mr. President. Come on, tant issues relating to the privacy of the flexibility of TVA to purchase Ken- Mr. President. This is just the day medical records that Republicans and tucky coal. TVA buys over 26 million after the Republican leadership tried to Democrats have tried to address. But tons of Kentucky coal per year, which sink the tobacco bill. Now they are out we are foreclosed from any opportunity adds $600 million to the economy of my there trying to deny us the opportunity to consider that under this proposal. State. TVA is responsible for more to debate one of the most important Mr. President, it often takes, as we than 20 percent of all coal purchases in health care bills that is before the all know, many votes to pass legisla- Kentucky. American people. tion important to American families. I have heard from many Kentuckians Mr. President, it is just unbelievable Rarely can we do so on the first at- who are concerned about this new regu- to me to think that the majority lead- tempt. These arbitrary, unfair restric- latory proposal. I wish to place my col- er’s proposal was going to be consid- tions serve only to strengthen the leagues on notice that I will strongly ered in good faith by our Democratic power of the special interests. We have oppose any such regulatory scheme, leader, or by any Member—not just heard where those special interests are. and will oppose other overhaul efforts leadership—by any Member. We are all We understand what they are doing at outside of the context of deregulation equals in this body. the present time—raising millions of legislation. It makes no sense to con- Those who are interested in health dollars, and going on with these distor- sider two major regulatory changes in care ought to be concerned when a pro- tions and misrepresentations. such a short period of time. posal is put forward to muzzle the U.S. The networks were hardly quiet after Senate on health care. What does the the tobacco industry was able to dis- f Republican leadership fear? What do rupt the kind of successful conclusion they fear about a full and open debate of legislation here in the U.S. Senate —WESTERN on the Patients’ Bill of Rights? What that would protect our children. The CONFERENCE NBA CHAMPS do they fear in a debate about trying to airwaves are polluted again with dis- give an opportunity for the Senate to tortions and millions of dollars in try- Mr. HATCH. Mr. President, I rise express itself to permit our uninsured ing to do a similar job on the Patients’ today to congratulate my home team, citizens between the ages of 55 and 64 Bill of Rights. They are not going to the Utah Jazz, on their remarkable to be able to buy into the Medicare sys- succeed in either one, Mr. President. season and thrilling playoff run. For tem? What do they fear about having It is said that you can fool some of the second straight year, the Jazz won an open and full debate on that issue, if the people all of the time, all of the the NBA’s Western Conference in im- the individuals are going to pay full people some of the time, but not all of pressive fashion and lost a well-fought premiums? What do they have to fear the people all of the time. series to the by the slim- about the possibility of requiring that This unanimous consent request isn’t mest of margins. companies of 50 or more employees going to fool any of the people any of As one of the team’s most faithful have some requirement to provide the time. The American people want fans, I share the heartache of the play- health care for their employees? Can’t patient protections. They deserve them ers and coaches, who came so close to we have a debate on that issue? Can’t and know parliamentary maneuvers. reaching their goal only to fall one we have a rollcall on that issue? No public relations campaign is going point short of a seventh game. How- Some will agree. Some will differ. to allow the Republican leadership to ever, I am confident that Jazz fans ev- Let the American people make a judg- avoid responsibility if this Congress erywhere share my feelings of pride in ment about how their representatives does not pass strong HMO reform legis- the season that these gutsy, tenacious stand. No, no, not if the majority lead- lation this year. players gave us to enjoy. er, on behalf of the Republicans, have f their way. To those players who believe that This proposal says ‘‘not be in order to REGULATING THE TENNESSEE professional sports have become just offer any legislation, motion, or VALLEY AUTHORITY another business with big salaries and amendment relative to health care Mr. FORD. Mr. President, I rise to product licenses, I will simply say that prior to the initiation of the agree- comment on the concerns I have about the Utah Jazz personify everything ment,’’ which is sometime just before recent proposals to dramatically that is good about the game of basket- the August recess, for the next several change the regulatory structure of the ball. The Jazz believe in teamwork, weeks, and for the rest of this session Tennessee Valley Authority. Recently, pure fundamentals, courage, and deter- following completion of this proposed legislation was introduced to make mination. agreement. If we were to proceed with dramatic changes in the regulatory Basketball fans throughout the coun- it, we would be absolutely curtailed structure of TVA, starting with the try have become enamored with the

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He has Capitol and each of the Senate Office Build- athletic teams, the Jazz have relied on displayed great leadership and commit- ings, as designated by the Architect of the their trademark discipline and team- ment to the team and the community Capitol with the approval of the Chairman of the Committee on Rules and Administration. work to overwhelm their opponents. throughout his many years of owning Senators, Chairmen of Committees in con- However, it is not just the Jazz’s tri- this team. sultation with the Ranking Member, the umphs on the basketball court that are Team President has Secretary of the Senate, the Sergeant at spectacular—such as winning over 76 always encouraged, motivated, and Arms, the Architect of the Capitol, the Chap- percent of this season’s games and commanded respect from the players lain, and heads of support organizations as- compiling an 11–3 mark through the and the community. His enthusiasm signed space in the Senate Wing of the Cap- Western Conference playoffs, punc- creates community spirit and strength- itol or the Senate Office Buildings may each tuated by a 4-game sweep of the formi- ens conviction in our team. establish smoking policies for all office space assigned to them.’’ dable . The exam- And Scott Layden’s savvy, and su- WENDELL H. FORD, ples they set for our youth off the perb sense of what makes a champion Ranking Member. court are just as noteworthy. Many of has continued to propel the Jazz to JOHN WARNER, the players give of their time, talents greater heights. He has always con- Chairman. and money to better our community. ducted the business of the Jazz with f They have been unafraid to display to professionalism, and is one of the most the world that you can be a superstar highly-respected front office people in MESSAGES FROM THE PRESIDENT and a good citizen, friend, and father. the league. Messages from the President of the Our team is made up of high caliber in- To the players, I offer my congratu- United States were communicated to dividuals. They have worked hard, be- lations on an exceptional season. Each the Senate by Mr. Williams, one of his lieved in each other, and have dis- of these fine individuals—Karl, John, secretaries. played tremendous poise and dignity Jeff, Byron, Greg, Antoine, Shandon, EXECUTIVE MESSAGES REFERRED throughout a challenging season. Howard, Chris, Adam, Greg, and As in executive session the Presiding Once again this year, Utahns were Jacque—contributed greatly to the Officer laid before the Senate messages privileged to watch the timeless duo of success of this team. On behalf of Jazz from the President of the United and Karl Marlone work fans everywhere, I thank you all for States submitting one treaty and sun- their magic. taking us on yet another memorable dry nominations which were referred to By flawlessly executing there signa- journey to the NBA Finals. Let’s do it the appropriate committees. ture pick-and-roll time and time again, gain next year. (The nominations received today are these two basketball legends led the Mr. President, I am proud of the Jazz printed at the end of the Senate pro- Jazz to a 62-win season that classified and the unique spirit of unity that they ceedings.) as the best record in the NBA this sea- have brought to the state of Utah. Win f son and included 2 wins and no losses in or lose, they act with professionalism match-up with the Bulls. In fact, if you and class both on and off the court. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES take into account every game in which They are champions in every sense of The following reports of committees the Jazz and the Bulls faced one an- the word. were submitted: other this year, each team won four. f By Mr. CHAFEE, from the Committee on So, the way I see it, the Bulls win in Environment and Public Works, without Game 6 achieved a draw in the Jazz- CHANGES TO THE RULES FOR amendment: Bulls rivalry for the entire ’97–’98. REGULATION OF THE SENATE S. 1677. A bill to reauthorize the North I do want to congratulate the Chi- WING OF THE UNITED STATES American Wetlands Conservation Act and cago Bulls on another fine season and a CAPITOL the Partnerships for Wildlife Act (Rept. No. tremendous victory in the Finals. My Mr. WARNER. Mr. President, I ask 105–218). By Mr. HATCH, from the Committee on hat is off to Michael Jordan and the unanimous consent to have printed in the Judiciary, with an amendment: Bulls for a spectacular playoff perform- the RECORD a committee motion of the H.R. 1211. A bill for the relief of Global Ex- ance. Michael Jordan’s skills and su- Committee on Rules and Administra- ploration and Development Corporation, perb performances will be applauded tion relating to changes to the Rules Kerr-McGee Corporation, and Kerr-McGee for many years to come. No one can for Regulation of the Senate Wing of Chemical Corporation. dispute that this team is comprised of the United States Capitol. By Mr. HATCH, from the Committee on very talented players who have excited There being no objection, the mate- the Judiciary, without amendment and with and entertained basketball fans around rial was ordered to be printed in the a preamble: S. Res. 176. A resolution proclaiming the RECORD, as follows: the world for most of this decade. week of October 18 through October 24, 1998, Years from now, as I look back at UNITED STATES SENATE, as ‘‘National Character Counts Week.’’ this Jazz team, I will fondly remember COMMITTEE ON RULES AND f this remarkable season and the joy ADMINISTRATION, they brought to all their fans. It has Washington, DC, June 18, 1998. EXECUTIVE REPORTS OF been my pleasure to attend many COMMITTEE ON RULES AND ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE games at the Delta and to join COMMITTEE MOTION The following executive reports of in the cheering and excitement. It has THE COMMITTEE HEREBY adopts the fol- committees were submitted: been my honor to represent the state lowing changes to the Rules for Regulation By Mr. HELMS, from the Committee on with the classiest team in the NBA. of the Senate Wing of the United States Cap- Foreign Relations: The Utah Jazz would not have been itol. Treaty Doc. 104–17 Convention For the Pro- able to achieve such success without 1. In recognition of the fact that these tection of Plants (Exec. Rept. 105–15). the contributions and talents of some rules are also applicable to the Senate Office Buildings, the name of these rules is changed TEXT OF COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED very key people. I commend head coach to read: ‘‘Rules for Regulation of the Senate RESOLUTION OF ADVICE AND CONSENT Jerry Sloan and his staff for the gritty, Wing of the United States Capitol and Sen- Resolved, (two-thirds of the Senators present hard-nosed approach that they have ate Office Buildings.’’ concurring therein), That the Senate advise given to the team. Coach Sloan never 2. In recognition of the fact that Rule X ad- and consent to the ratification of The Inter- gave excuses when things went awry dresses the barber shop and bathrooms and is national Convention for the Protection of and always expected his players to give outdated and no longer needed, the text of New Varieties of Plants of December 2, 1961, their best efforts, every minute of Rule X is revoked. as revised at Geneva on November 10, 1972, on October 23, 1978, and on March 19, 1991, and every game. He has the complete re- 3. The following is adopted and substituted for the text of Rule X: signed by the United States on October 25, spect of all of his players—the greatest ‘‘Smoking is prohibited in all public places 1991 (Treaty Doc. 104–17), subject to the res- accolade a coach can receive. and unassigned space within the Senate ervation of subsection (a), the declarations Jazz Owner Larry Miller knew what Wing of the Capitol and the Senate Office of subsection (b), and the proviso of sub- it would mean for Utah to have its own Buildings, with the exception of one venti- section (c).

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