6628 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS April 13, 1989 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS Yielding to extraordinary economic pres­ Angola. Already cut off from South African TESTIMONY OF HOWARD sures from the U.S. government, South aid, which had helped stave off well funded PHILLIPS Africa agreed to a formula wherein the anti­ invasion-scale Soviet-led assaults during communist black majority Transitional 1986 and 1987, UNITA has been deprived by HON. DAN BURTON Government of National Unity, which had the Crocker accords of important logistical been administering Namibia since 1985, supply routes through Namibia, which ad­ OF INDIANA would give way to a process by which a new joins liberated southeastern Angola. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES government would be installed under United If, in addition, a SWAPO regime were to Thursday, April 13, 1989 Nations auspices. use Namibia's Caprivi Strip as a base for South Africa also agreed to withdraw its anti-UNITA Communist forces, UNITA's Mr. BURTON of Indiana. Mr. Speaker, I estimated 40,000 military personnel from ability to safeguard those now resident in would like to enter a statement by Mr. Howard Namibia, with all but 1,500 gone by June 24, the liberated areas would be in grave ques­ Phillips of the Conservative Caucus into the to dismantle the 35,000-member, predomi­ tion. RECORD. In view of recent events in Namibia, nantly black, South West African Territori­ America has strategic interests in south­ al Force, and to permit the introduction of ern Africa. The mineral resources concen­ I think it is very important for all of us who are 6,150 U.N. troops and support personnel, concerned with events in southern Africa to trated in South Africa, Namibia, Zaire, and many from anti-democratic Communist re­ other parts of the region are essential to pay attention to the views of a man of Mr. gimes, to oversee elections scheduled for No­ Phillips' stature and experience. U.S. defenses and to our industry. In many vember 1, 1989. cases, the only other source of supply are The statement follows: Because the United Nations has provided SWAPO with tens of millions of dollars in Soviet-controlled. The sea lanes around the TESTIMONY OF HOWARD PHILLIPS, CHAIRMAN, Cape of Good Hope and up the south Atlan­ THE CONSERVATIVE CAUCUS, INC. subsidies and has repeatedly declared the guerrilla organization to be "the only legiti­ tic transport Persian Gulf oil for America Mr. Chairman: Recent events in Namibia mate representative of the South West Afri­ and western Europe. underscore the risks to U.S. security inter­ can people," South Africa's decision to ac­ Walvis Bay, a magnificent deep-sea port ests implicit in Chester Crocker's 1988 quiesce in U.N.-supervised elections has on Namibia's Atlantic coast, is now a West­ Angola/Namibia accords and Andrew been widely perceived as a victory for ern asset. If SWAPO has its way, that asset Young's 1978 U.N. Security Council Resolu­ SWAPO-and a defeat for the anti-Commu­ will be transferred. tion 435 on which the accords are premised. nist blacks who have opposed the Moscow­ And of course, Zaire, to the north of In the first test of good faith by the par­ trained group's strategy of violence and Angola, will be the next target of Soviet am­ ties involved, the Communists have flunked. terror. bitions, once Moscow has installed its Disregarding cease-fire pledges signed by In all societies, there is a natural desire to SWAPO surrogates in Namibia and consoli­ the president of SWAPO Soviet Union now um conglomerates such as Chevron, Conoco, SWAPO's Marxist-Leninist leaders remain protect totalitarians in Luanda from the and Texaco? Even the Kennedy family's determined to achieve power at any price. hostility of the Angolan people. Citizens Energy Corporation is getting a Doctrinally committed, as they are, to the Nor do the accords preclude the possibili­ piece of Angola's action. creation of a one-party state, the ruthless ty that Angola-based Soviet battle tanks, jet Clearly, there is considerable imbalance in terrorists who set SWAPO policy can no fighters, attack radar, and helicopter gun­ the accords, which must be rectified to en­ more be looked to as harbingers of democra­ ships, now aimed south toward Namibia, hance the prospects for liberty and democ­ cy in South West Africa than could the will in a few years be emplaced on Namibia's racy in both Angola and Namibia. Congress original Bolsheviks have been heralded as Orange River border with South Africa. has had no formal role in shaping the deal, champions of human rights for the people Neither can neighboring Botswana fail to be which was brokered by Assistant Secretary of Kerensky's Russia. wary, given Communist expertise in subver­ of State Chester Crocker. But Congress does Under the agreements signed by Angola, sion and intimidation in service to a "revolu­ have a prospective fiduciary duty to assure Cuba, and South Africa, SWAPO has al­ tion without borders". that U.S. interests are protected as the plan ready been handed a great victory at the But those in the region who lose the most is implemented. After all, American taxpay­ bargaining table, despite a long history of from these accords are Dr. Jonas Savimbi's ers are being asked to cough up, for starters, failure on the battlefield. anti-Communist UNITA freedom fighters in some $129 million in aid to the 6,150

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_ • , _ .. ___ .., ·----._j,•.. ..- •• • • __._I. •'·"'- ---· ...... • r.1.... L~ -·' -- -- ... • .... ( ..._ April 13, 1989 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 6629 member U.N. "peace force" in Namibia and How tragic if "Africa's last colony", in seance of sharing sinners. Humility offers half the 90-person U.N. team which will theoreti­ consequence of SWAPO taking power under the solution to any family problem. The rest is cally "verify" the Cuban withdrawal from a U.N. process which is implicitly partisan, money. Angola : pay you to do what you want to do (even 1. Increase the pressure of the Angola HUMILITY, MONEY, AND RAIN open the Amazon Basin), if you do it our Communist regime to move toward the na­ FORESTS way." tional reconciliation and free elections which Secretary Crocker has stipulated to HON. JOHN EDWARD PORTER World Bank loans are to help countries be a logical parallel to the U.N.-supervised grow up. At present, however, eligibility is lim­ elections to be held in Namibia less than six OF ILLINOIS ited to "developing" countries, as measured months from now, by IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES by per-capita gross national product. That is (a) requiring U.S. oil companies to sell off Thursday, April 13, 1989 absurd: a stuffed shirt measurement satisfac­ their operations in Angola no later than tory only to dismal economists. World Bank January 1, 1992, if all foreign troops have Mr. PORTER. Mr. Speaker, I, like any other loans should be available not only to countries not been removed and free elections sched­ parent, I wish that my children would learn whose economies are adolescent, but also uled by July 1, 1991-the Cuban withdrawal from my mistakes. I also recognize what I countries who act that way. Us for example. deadline stipulated in the Cuba-Angola communicate to them with a "do as I say, not agreement; Some developing countries have plenty of as I do" message. money, Saudi Arabia and Taiwan come to (b) increasing high tech U.S. military aid However, I fear the latter is the message to UNITA to $100 million per year-one­ mind. Some economic powerhouses feel left tenth the amount being annually provided the United States is currently sending to out of the grownups' power circle; Japan their Angolan puppet army by the Soviets; Brazil. While pressuring President Jose Sarney heads the list. They could join the nations of and to stop destruction of Amazon tropical forests, the self-proclaimed maturity cartel, who now guaranteeing U.S. funding for UNITA our country continues to add huge amounts of supply most World Bank funds (the U.S. alone at least until the July 1, 1991 Cuban with­ emissions that contribute to global warming kicks in 19 percent), and who sometimes drawal date, lest the Angolan Communists into the atmosphere. be tempted to stall negotiations pending the need help growing up themselves. The following article that appeared in the World Bank intervention in a maturation outcome of the 1990 U.S. congressional elec­ Chicago Tribune on April 4, 1989, by Charles tions. project including North America and Europe 2. Enhance prospects for truly free and A. Eisendrath speaks to this very well, and I as well as Brazil would send important signals. fair elections in Namibia by would like to submit it into the RECORD. To the Third World, it would mean the grown­ (a) providing financial assistance to the Being the father of teenage sons gives me up countries were admitting fallibility. To the anti-Communist political parties in Namibia a monopoly of wisdom on the Brazilian rain First World, it would mean support from the so as, in a small way, to offset the many mil­ forest question. Brazil, you see, is doing children. lions of dollars which Soviet-allied SWAPO something so adolescently destructive to itself has received from the United Nations; Powerful medicine in any family. Together, and the whole family of man that I can hardly we just migh stop preaching, and sulking, and Cb) disqualifying from participation in the restrain myself. United Nations Transitional Assistance clean up the yard. Group NEW YORK cans finished timber-stripping the Great America is serious about promoting liberty IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Lakes-Ohio-Mississippi basin. While combing and democracy in southern Africa, or is Thursday, April 13, 1989 merely interested in appeasing the commer­ 19th century newspaper files for a book, I cial and ideological forces which prefer sta­ came across descriptions of vast post-logging Mr. SOLOMON. Mr. Speaker, I am always bility under Communist auspices. fires of bark and branches that blackened consoled by the fact that the folks back home The terms of the Angola/Namibia accords Michigan skies so long that 1 year there was have as much scorn for the liberal-left national are fundamentally flawed. SWAPO has al­ no harvest at all-a sort of a nuclear winter of media as the media has for them. ready flagrantly violated those terms, with­ the Paul Bunyan era. As far as I'm concerned, the average man­ out suffering any electoral disqualification. The cause of peace and justice would be Imagine United States reaction to cries on-the-street is much wiser than Dan Rather, advanced if the deal were scrapped and re­ from, say, England, that we needed approval Ted Koppel, Sam Donaldson, or Carl Rowan. placed by a strategy of 1) withdrawing eco­ before pursuing our manifest destiny. The lan­ One area in which that greater wisdom-or nomic support for the Communists in guage would have been, well, Bunyanesque. street smarts, if you will-manifests itself is in Angola, and 2) encouraging it for the anti­ There is also much criticism of how Brazil gun control, so-called. communists in Namibia, where, even before treats Amazon Indians. To keep the discus­ The average voter knows that guns don't sanctions were imposed on South Africa in sion civilized, let's not even mention our own kill people, people do. They know that the 1985, the State Department had actively dis­ tender ministrations to native Americans. criminal who doesn't honor laws against couraged U.S. investment. Such an approach would deny the Ango­ But not to mention our own failures, particu­ murder and robbery certainly isn't going to lan reds the money used to rent their Cuban larly to ourselves, is an essential ingredient honor the laws on gun control or registration. mercenaries and buy Soviet equipment, missing from the Brazilian debate. The United They know that if all gun sales are banned, thereby forcing them to direct negotiations States, Western Europe, and the Soviet Union criminals will get their hands on deadly guns with the real leader of the Angolan people, are destroying more forests right now, through anyhow. They know that the antigun crowd is Dr. Jonas Savimbi. the sulfur emissions that produce acid rain, interested in power, in controlling other Similarly, freed of economic dependence than Brazil could do in any environmental tan­ people, not in the hard choices needed to of South Africa and rescued from SWAPO terrorism by the coming to are doing so even though we know better, or One of those uncommon common people power to UNITA in Angola, Namibia could at least we tell Brazil that we do. back home is Robert D. Valenzi of Clifton achieve full and genunie self-determination Oddly, we talk to Brazilians as if we were Park, NY. I place his recent letter in today's in the Western tradition. holier than they. Better to invite them to a RECORD, and ask all Members to read it. This 6630 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS April 13, 1989 is America speaking, and it's telling us not to lege to ask unanimous consent that this essay influence to work for peace rather than ten­ take our cues from the networks and editorial by an outstanding young Iowan, Daniel Duane sion. I am optimistic that if the U.S. and the pages. Kelley, be placed in the RECORD. U.S.S.R., display a peaceful relationship the CLIFTON PARK, NY, March 23, 1989. PREPARING FOR AMERICA'S FUTURE world will insure its own everlasting exist­ ence. An optimistic outlook on the future Hon. GERALD SOLOMON, Delegates to the Constitutional Conven­ Saratoga Springs, NY 12866 tion of 1787 prepared for America's future envisioned by America will become a light DEAR CONGRESSMAN SOLOMON: Isn't it just by building the basic framework of our gov­ for the world to see by. wonderful that President Bush is the recipi­ ernment, the Constitution of the United In his second inaugural address on March ent of unceasing streams of advice concern­ States of America. Delegates to the Consti­ 4, 1865, President Abraham Lincoln confi­ ing what his policies should be regarding tutional Convention in Philadelphia pre­ dently, courageously, and optimistically pro­ firearms from Dan Rather, Ted Koppel, pared for America's future with feelings of claimed, "With malice toward none, with Sam Donaldson, Carl Rowan, and the rest confidence, courage, and optimism. The del­ charity for all, with firmness in the right, of the left wing media. You know, the same egates had confidence that the American let us strive on to finish the work we are in; people who did everything in their power to citizens could govern themselves. The dele­ to bind up the nation's wounds, to care for sink him last November. gates were courageous in believing that his widow and his orphan; to do all which Make no mistake about it, they are still Americans would understand the impor­ may achieve and cherish a just and lasting trying. tance of working together to achieve their peace among ourselves and with all na­ What I find especially annoying is that dreams and accomplish their goals. The del­ tions". these media creeps scurry to hide behind egates were also optimistic that America's As a member of the youth community of the first amendment as they distort facts, government, run by the people, would dis­ America I sincerely believe these words re­ convolute the truth, and generally play fast play a vision of justice and peace for the flect the challenges we face in preparing for and loose with the concept of airing both entire world. Heading into the 1990's Ameri­ America's future. sides of an issue. At the same time, they cas­ cans must display confidence, courage, and ually trivialize the second amendment optimism once again. Only by believing that rights of those of us who own and use fire­ the light of today brightens tomorrow can arms in a legal and responsible manner. we truly prepare for our future. DANIEL SHANNON OF MADEIRA Now they would have us believe that if Confidence in citizens is a basic principle BEACH, FL, AWARDED CARNE­ semi-automatic rifles and shotguns were that is unique to democracy. America, its GIE MEDAL FOR HEROISM banned violence in the streets would disap­ culture, society, and government are all pear. Never mind addressing the sick drug based on the belief that U.S. citizens have sub-culture that spawns the violence, that the ability and the determination to work HON. C.W. BILL YOUNG might bruise the feelings of fuzzy minded for the common good of our country as well OF FLORIDA social engineers. Just pass a few more laws as the world. The strong educational system restricting firearms, and everything will be in our country prepares U.S. citizens to ful­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES O.K.! Maybe they really believe the non­ fill this duty. In order to strengthen our sense they advocate, but that is certainly no nation, active citizens must have the ability Thursday, April 13, 1989 reason why the administration should be in­ to form opinions on international and do­ Mr. YOUNG of Florida. Mr. Speaker, the fluenced by them. mestic issues. These opinions must be cre­ great American writer Ralph Waldo Emerson I know you have consistently opposed ated through a rational decision-making "feel good" firearms legislation that process which is instilled in students of the in his essay on heroism, wrote, "Heroism achieves nothing except to further infringe American educational system. The future of feels and never reasons and therefore is on the rights of good citizens, while crimi­ our country depends upon the goals and always right." nals go on about their destructive business. dreams our youth envision. American youth A heroic act is one in which an individual Be assured that I, and most of your con­ must envision a future in which the world sees another in need of help and acts without stituents, support your efforts on behalf of lives in tranquility. Americans feel confi­ concern for their own well-being. Daniel Shan­ firearms owners. Please make sure that the dent in our youth to lead the United States administration knows of this support, and into tomorrow. This is mainly because of non, a constituent from Madeira Beach, FL, that those of us who supported them in No­ the preparation taking place today. exhibited such heroic courage when he vember still support the good Republican Throughout its history America has jumped into the swift current of the Gulf of position of punishing criminals and not law always represented courage to the entire Mexico to save two young girls from drowning. abiding citizens. world. We are challenged toward a commit­ For his actions, Daniel Shannon recently Keep up the good work. ment of working together to solve social was awarded the Carnegie Medal for heroism Best regards, problems and to improve the quality of life ROBERT D. VALENZI. in our nation and for human beings wherev­ by the Carnegie Hero Fund Commission. er possible. America has displayed its cour­ These medals have been awarded for 85 age by maintaining the ideals of the Ameri­ years by the commission, which was estab­ PREPARING FOR AMERICA'S can Revolution envisioned long ago by the lished by Pittsburgh's Andrew Carnegie. FUTURE colonists as the foundation for a new global It was on August 7, 1988 that Daniel Shan­ unity. Veterans of Foreign Wars have upheld the belief that freedom should non was fishing from a jetty at John's Pass, HON. NEAL SMITH belong to every citizen of the world commu­ adjacent to the Gulf of Mexico, when he no­ OF IOWA nity. In preparing for the future of America ticed two girls, aged 5 and 7, being drawn into IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES we must continue our belief in world-wide the gulf by a longshore current. Mr. Shannon, Thursday, April 13, 1989 freedom and live what the veterans fought who is 37 and works as a ship's captain, im­ for. mediately dived into the pass, swam 45 feet Mr. SMITH of Iowa. Mr. Speaker, one of the America's task in the 1990's can be accom­ to the girls, and grabbed the younger girl just outstanding educational programs in the coun­ plished with optimism. We must take pride try to further good citizenship and patriotism in our achievements of yesterday but we as she went under water. Holding on to both among our youth is the annual "Voice of De­ must also acknowledge the problems of girls, he swam across the swiftly moving cur­ today. If America's future is to be as out­ rent, back to the jetty, where a group of on­ mocracy Scholarship Contest" sponsored by standing as its past, we must put an end to the Veterans of Foreign Wars and its Ladies lookers formed a human chain to help them several problems at home and abroad in the ashore. Auxiliary. This year more than 250,000 sec­ near future. The deficit, poverty, pollution, ondary school students participated in the discrimination, and the drug problem will Mr. Speaker, our Nation is comprised of contest for nine national scholarships totaling all be solved if Americans remain optimistic many heroes of all ages and backgrounds. $42,500. The contest theme this year was in looking for solutions. True heroes act for the good of their fellow "Preparing For America's Future." The win­ In our quest to meet all of the challenges man without regard to danger and without the ning credit from Iowa was submitted by Daniel of tomorrow we must first understand that expectation of recognition. Heroic acts, how­ we have the responsibility to contribute ever, truly are special and deserve our special Duane Kelley. An 18-year-old senior of toward a stronger and healthier world com­ Newton Senior High School. Mr. Kelley's munity. We must remain optimistic in our recognition. It is an honor for me to relate to essay reveals a mature and perceptive under­ new feeling of peace with the Soviet Union. you this story of two young girls who are alive standing of the greatness of America's past Democracy is the strongest form of govern­ and with their families today because of the and of its promise for the future. It is my privi- ment in the world. We must use this global quick action of Daniel Shannon. April 13, 1989 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 6631 GULF STATES TOYOTA IN This legislation would strengthen Secretary ican Friends Committee on National Legisla­ HOUSTON, TX Kemp's efforts to rid public housing of those tion. persons involved in drug-related activities. I I hope the Congress will see the need for HON. JACK FIELDS am concerned, as Mr. Kemp is, that a · per­ giving taxpayers this option in an effort to en­ OF TEXAS son's civil rights be respected. On the other courage peaceful solutions to problems. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES hand, I would hope that the many law-abiding residents who live in public housing or who Thursday, April 13, 1989 use the Section 8 program will not be de­ HELPING HANDS FOR THE Mr. FIELDS. Mr. Speaker, it is a great honor prived of a livable situation because drug ELDERLY for me to have in my district the business, dealers have taken over their residences. Gulf States Toyota. This business was started I applaud the provision in the Drug-Free HON. JOHN BRYANT in 1969 by Tommy Friedkin. Since that time, Housing Act of 1989, which would allow the OF TEXAS he has built a business that now has more Public Housing Authority to terminate eligibility IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES than 1,000 employees and 132 dealers in Ar­ for a Section 8 certificate, public housing, or Thursday, April 13, 1989 kansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Oklahoma, and other related vouchers to those tenants evict­ Texas. ed from public housing for drug-related activi­ Mr. BRYANT. Mr. Speaker, by the year Today, the Gulf States Toyota port facility at ties. Mr. Speaker, I urge my colleagues to 2000, Americans over the age of 65 will the Port of Houston occupies 56 acres and support the Drug-Free Housing Act of 1989, number over 35 million; half of these individ­ can accommodate in excess of 100,000 vehi­ and improve the living conditions of public uals will be over 75 years of age. Advances in cles annually. A full range of options and ac­ housing residents across the United States. medical care and improved lifestyles have al­ cessories is installed at the port and the turn­ lowed for such increases in the life expect­ around time from arrival to dispatch for vehi­ ancy. However, as life expectancy increase, U.S. PEACE TAX FUND GIVES society faces a growing challenge: How to cles has been reduced from 13 days in 1969 TAXPAYERS AN OPTION to less than 4 days today. Gulf States Toyota meet the needs of a burgeoning elderly popu­ port operations are widely recognized as lation, many with a decreasing capacity to among the finest and most efficient in the HON.DOUG WALGREN function independently in the community. import automotive industry. OF PENNSYLVANIA As individuals age, their ability to maintain Mr. Speaker, to talk to Tommy Friedkin as a IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES independent lifestyles and avoid institutional­ successful businessman, is only part of the Thursday, April 13, 1989 ization decreases. The ability of elderly people picture of the man who founded Gulf States to live independently varies according to such Toyota. He is an outstanding conservationist. Mr. WALGREN. Mr. Speaker, Congressman factors as age, income, living arrangements, He is a stunt pilot. He is a rancher. He is a TAUKE and I, along with 19 cosponsors, are and disability. One of the most significant fac­ contributor and patron to many worthwhile today introducing the U.S. Peace Fund Tax tors is the availability of informal · care by community events and causes, such as the Act, a bill that would enable those taxpayers spouses, relatives, or other caregivers. The Alley Theatre, the Grand 1894 Opera House, who are truly conscientiously opposed to war mobility of the U.S. population and the number the Houston Public Library, the Houston Sym­ to direct a portion of their taxes to peaceful of women-traditionally the primary source of phony Orchestra, the American Heart Asso­ purposes. Senators HATFIELD and HARKIN are care-who are full-time members of the work ciation, the American Cancer Society, the Boy introducing companion legislation in the force, will make it more difficult for families to Scouts of America, and so many more. Senate today. care for elderly parents. Certainly, Mr. Speaker, there is no finer ex­ Under the bill, a taxpayer must be a consci­ Furthermore, the challenge to help the el­ ample of a successful entrepreneur who be­ entious objector within the meaning of current derly live independently includes the goal of lieves in giving back to his community. I am law. To qualify, the taxpayer must certify to reducing the financial costs-and often impov­ proud to be Tommy Friedkin's Congressman, the Internal Revenue Service that he or she is erishment-associated with nursing homes. and I am proud to say he is my friend. conscientiously opposed to participation in all I would like to commend the Visiting Nurses wars, within the meaning of the conscientious Association of Dallas, TX, for establishing the objector section of the Military Selective Serv­ innovative Independence Plus Program, de­ DRUG-FREE HOUSING ACT OF ice Act. Upon qualification by the Internal Rev­ signed to help the elderly with day-to-day 1989 enue Service, taxpayers would be able to tasks, enabling them to maintain their inde­ direct that portion of their tax contribution that pendence. This includes home repairs, yard­ HON. CONSTANCE A. MORELLA would otherwise go to military spending work, cleaning, cooking, shopping, and com­ OF MARYLAND toward peaceful purposes. panionship. This pilot program, part of an initi­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES It is important for those in our society who ative by the Robert Wood Johnson Founda­ are truly conscientious objectors to have this tion, offers the e~derly control over their daily Thursday, April 13, 1989 option. Although the depth of the commitment lives. Mrs. MORELLA. Mr. Speaker, officials re­ of those who are true conscientious objectors Their work has not gone unnoticed. I would sponsible for public housing in Montgomery is often underestimated by some, respect for like to share with my colleagues the following County, MD, have expressed frustration and a conscientious objectors on religious ground is article which appeared in the Dallas Times sense of urgency in eradicating drug traffick­ fundamental to the kind of relationship be­ Herald on March 6. ing and other drug-related activities from its tween government and the individual that [From the Dallas Times Herald, Mar. 6, properties. The Housing Opportunities Com­ forms the very basis of American values. 1989] mission of Montgomery County is concerned Those who are deeply opposed to participat­ Low-COST PROGRAM GIVES INDEPENDENT LIFE with the integrity of the Section 8 program, in ing in war on religious grounds now face the TO ELDERLY particular. This program serves almost 3,000 dilemma of being prosecuted for breaking the Montgomery County households. When a law if they withhold their taxes, or on the other Jim and Jack Madden had few options mother is fearful for her children's safety and hand, violating their consciences by contribut­ about the care needed by their 91-year-old a neighbor's wall shows the results of a drug­ ing directly to developing military forces with great-uncle Lew Waid. related shooting, when private landlords are destructive power unparalleled in human histo­ "We could do nothing or we could move unwilling to rent to people holding Section 8 ry. This bill would resolve this conflict. him into a rest home," said Jim Madden. certificates or vouchers, there must be quick The Peace Tax Fund bill would not reduce "Neither one was suitable. We didn't want action to change the situation. I am pleased to an individual's tax liability. It simply represents to change his location or his routine. We join with my colleagues today in cosponsoring an alternative form of tax payment and would wanted to keep him in familiar surround­ ings for his mental health. Besides, Lew said the Drug-Free Housing Act of 1989 which not create an incentive for people to misrepre­ 'no way' to a rest home and he really would support this crucial effort to provide sent their beliefs. The Peace Fund Tax bill is doesn't need that yet." more humane living conditions for residents of strongly supported by the U.S. Catholic Con­ But the Madden brothers found a third al­ public housing. ference, the Jewish Fellowship, and the Amer- ternative-the Visiting Nurse Association's 6632 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS April 13, 1989 new Independence Plus program that offers one would want their pay to go up. If you sake Sugar Ray Leonard and Mark Breland. low-cost housekeeping, handyman and yard­ raised it higher than someone else's pay, He was also the model used by Muhammad care services to the elderly. The goal of the they would want their pay raised too. That Ali among the older generation of fighters. three-year pilot project, funded by a grant may lead to people not getting so many jobs from the Robert Wood Johnson Founda­ because the employer would not hire as Mr. Speaker, we have lost a great American tion, is to help the elderly maintain their in­ many people. The employer would not be prize fighter whom many fighters past, dependence by providing them assistance able to pay for all the people they really present, and future will use as their standard. with day-to-day living tasks. need. I think that the price of everything In the fight game when a fighter passes away . Two mornings each week Henrietta Ji­ would go up too. The business people would the time keeper rings the bell 1O times, I ask menez, 48, comes to Waid's North Dallas have to raise prices to pay for the employ­ my colleagues to rise with me in 1o seconds apartment to cook, clean and drive him to ees. A lot of small businesses would go out of silence to honor the memory of Sugar Ray doctor's appointments, the cleaners, the su­ of business too. The reason why is they permarket, the bank. The six hours a week could not afford to pay people to work at Robinson. she spends with Waid costs him $70. that price Sugar Ray Robinson. peace of mind. I know someone's here and died about. Rosechanaw's letter cuts through Get Miles on the horn and Max on drums, he's eating well. My brother and I usually all that and hits the true target-the human and play it in all the night places of the visit on the weekends and sometimes I drop impact. Raising the minimum wage will cost world. by for one of Henrietta's famous break­ young people, particularly minorities, their Play it from the doorways of Times fasts." jobs. Square, where he once danced for dimes Jimenez also looks forward to her Tues­ during the Depression. Play it on Lenox day and Thursday mornings with Waid. Avenue, where for some of us, the pink Cad­ "Lew is a lot of fun and tells great stories TRIBUTE TO SUGAR RAY illac still cruises through summer evenings about his days as an actor in Hollywood," ROBINSON with Ray at the wheel. Play it where Min­ she said, "but he won't let me move any­ ton's used to be and in the shade of the thing when I clean." Baby Grand and on the corner where there Waid, who is divorced and has no children, HON. CHARLES 8. RANGEL once was a place called Sugar Ray's. Make it retired in 1960 after many years in the en­ OF NEW YORK a blues, sad and bad, full of pain and laugh­ tertainment business. He started in vaude­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ter, too. And make sure that it says that ville, then spent seven years in Hollywood at Thursday, April 13, 1989 Sugar Ray Robinson was the greatest fight­ Republic Studios making Westerns with er who ever lived. pals Gene Autry, John Wayne and Roy Mr. RANGEL. Mr. Speaker, today I rise to "There's Sugar Ray," said the manager Rogers. He left acting in 1942, moved to pay tribute to one of America's all time great Cus D'Amato long ago, "and then there's Dallas and went into film distribution. sportsmen, humanitarians, and citizen. Yester­ the top 10." "I was the one who recommended Leonard day the final bell was rung for boxing legend Yeah. Sly of the Sons of the Pioneers to Republic Sugar Ray Robinson who died in Los Angeles And the song of Sugar Ray would have ev­ to take Gene Autry's place in Westerns after a long illness. He was the former world erything in it: courage, endurance, intelli­ when Gene went off of the army," said gence. It would suggest his cruel elegance in Waid. "They changed his name to Roy welterweight and middleweight champion. He a ring, the hands moving with precision and Rogers." was acknowledged as "the greatest fighter power, the jab a rapier, the hook a thing of The VNA's Independence Plus program pound for pound in the world." He had both perfect beauty. The combinations were currently has 19 housekeepers, eight handy­ an illustrious amateur and professional career. often spectacular, each punch perfectly men/yardmen and two service coordinators His record was 85-0 with 69 KO's and a placed. And he could be deadly, too. When who have served more than 350 people since Golden Gloves Championship during his ama­ he hit Gene Fullmer with that hook to win last March. teur career. He began his professional boxing back the middleweight championship of the Fees are $25 for a minimum of two hours career in New York on October 4, 1940, and world in May, 1957, Fullmer got up and and $10 for each additional hour for house­ asked his manager, Marv Jensen, why keepers, $23 an hour for handymen who do announced his retirement on December 10, they'd stopped the fight. "Because," said minor household repairs, and $15 to $24 for 1965. During his 25-year professional career Jensen, "they counted 11." mowing, bagging and sweeping. Other yard­ he fought 202 bouts, won 17 4 of which 11 O There were bad times: wives gone off and care services such as fertilizing, trimming were by knockout. He held the welterweight money stolen and losses in the ring at the shrubs and raking leaves are $17.50 an hour. crown from 1946 to 1953 and the middle­ end that would never have happened in his All staff people are bonded and insured. weight crown twice: First from 1951 to 1954, prime. But the song of Sugar Ray should For more information, call 689-0000. and then again from 1955 to 1960. Sugar Ray have all the glad times in it, too, the women lost and regained the championship four and the wives, the money coming in great bushels for a while, with Ray moving REGARDING STUDENT LETTER times. through the New York clubs at night as if ON THE MINIMUM WAGE Sugar Ray was born Walker Smith, Jr. in accompanied by a private band. Gangsters Detroit. At the age of 12 he moved to New wanted his autograph. Shoeshine boys York where he attended DeWitt Clinton High stared at his clothes and came away with HON. JIM KOLBE School. During his boxing career Sugar Ray hundred-dollar bills. Women dissolved. For OF ARIZONA lead a flamboyant life in Harlem where he is a lot of us, he was the first man to show us IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES remembered for his pink Cadillacs with the what beauty was, transforming his violent "RR" license plates and rhinestone studded trade into something that resembled art. Thursday, April 13, 1989 "I had the best," he told me one afternoon Mr. KOLBE. Mr. Speaker, despite claims to tuxedoes. During his peak he was like a Pied in his home in Compton, when I went to see the contrary, today's students are highly Piper with his large entourage in tow every­ him in the early 70s. "I got no regrets, not aware of public policy issues and have a great where he went. e_ven for,, the bad times, the hurtin' sense of the national community in which they Sugar Ray displayed a combination of skill, times ... grace, stamina, ring smarts, and charisma un­ So hurt should be in the song, hurt re­ live. I would like to share an articulate and ceived and hurt dispensed. Ray Robinson thoughtful letter that I recently received from a matched by other fighters. His fights with such other ring luminaries as Jake LaMotta, Joey hurt a lot of people in the ring and once, high school student. Maxim, Carmen Basilio, and Gene Fullmer after a man died at his hands in a ring in DEAR JIM KOLBE, I think your raising the Philadelphia, he was asked by a young dis­ minimum wage is great, because I am 18 were memorable in boxing history. Ray trict attorney at an inquest whether he years old and that is what I would receive; brought much enjoyment to boxing fans for knew he had the man in trouble. "Sir," said the minimum wage. But there are some many years and served as a role model for Sugar Ray Robinson, "gettin' people in downfalls about it. That means that every- many of today's fighters such as his name trouble is my business." April 13, 1989 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 6633 So last night all over New York, people and heart through all his days. It came be­ THE DEATH OF DR. FREDERICK talked about Robinson. He was for a while, cause when he danced in the doorways of JOHANNES DuPLESSIS in the '40s and '50s, the ultimate New Times Square, he danced for them and Yorker. Two generations tried to walk like when he was the most glitering champion in him. Everybody envied his style, toughness the world, he was their champion too. HON. DAN BURTON and grace. Those generations talked last So that should be in the song and so night about the LaMotta fights. Or the should the end. The last time I say Ray was OF INDIANA great second fight with Randy Turpin, who at the Hagler-Hearns fight in Las Vegas. We IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES had beaten him in England to take his were hanging around and he came along championship, and how Robinson boxed slowly with his wife. He remembered La­ Thursday, April 13, 1989 and punched and moved until he was terri­ Motta's face. He remembered nobody else. Mr. BURTON of Indiana. Mr. Speaker, I re­ bly cut in the 10th round. Everybody knew And we learned that he had Alzheimer's dis­ that he could not get through another ease, and nothing ever seemed sadder be­ cently received the sad and shocking news of round with that cut and so he went out in cause Ray Robinson had plenty to remem­ the tragic and untimely death of Dr. Frederick the 11th and destroyed Turpin, battering ber. Johannes DuPlessis of Capetown, South him into a shuddering pile, throwing more Now he's gone. And hearing the news yes­ Africa. Most of you, I would imagine, never got than a dozen punches without a return to terday, people stopped all over New York, in to meet Fred DuPlessis, and perhaps have become again the middleweight champion barber shops and taxi cabs, in prisons and ne;ver even heard of him. That is a shame. of the world. He was the greatest of his time schools, men with gray in their hair and DuPlessis was South Africa's leading indus­ because of the way he behaved when in women who once saw him walk out of trouble. Frank's, and they remembered. They did trialist, the chairman of the board of seven All this week, they'll talk about Gavilan, the same in London and Mexico City, in major corporations. Like many wealthy men, and how Artie Levine and Rocky Graziano Chicago and Miami, in Bogota and Buenos he had a supreme self-confidence, born of had him down and how Ray Robinson Aires and in all those bad places where men success. But he had a rare quality that im­ always got up and went back to his elegant stay up late and drink too much and sing pelled him to act as a force for social change. art. They'll talk about the last fight with the old songs. They remembered Sugar Ray Dr. DuPlessis employed over 500,000 LaMotta, with Vickie LaMotta and Edna Robinson. Champion of the world. people in his various enterprises. He was an Mae Robinson screaming at ringside, and LaMotta's blood dappling the canvas and Afrikaaner, and unabashedly proud of his her­ Ray's hair sticking up like spikes, the en­ CHILDLESS VETERANS itage. He was opposed to apartheid, and he gagement of bull and matador never seen ASSISTANCE ACT OF 1989 knew that it had to be eliminated. No one before in such awesome splendor. They'll spoke of that with greater force or eloquence. talk about the Fusari fight and the night he HON. JOSEPH P. KENNEDY II But he also did more than just speak of it. beat Tommy Bell ~nd the fight that he once DuPlessis was actively involved in promoting OF MASSACHUSETTS told me was his toughest: against Fritzie black business, in hiring and training black Zivic. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES managers, in housing, in health care. All If you never say Ray Robinson, don't dis­ miss these as the sentimental tales of aging Thursday, April 13, 1989 through business, through private enterprise. men. Go find the films. Look at what he did Mr. KENNEDY. Mr. Speaker, hundreds of He was living proof that business can be the that nobody did before and nobody has thousands of veterans have returned home greatest agent for social change. Now he is done since. And try to imagine him up in from war with injuries that greatly impair their gone. Fred DuPlessis believed that peaceful Harry Wiley's Gym, with George Gainford ability to lead a normal life. Many are told, change is possible in South Africa. I do too. In against the wall watching (because after a "You will never walk again," and as a nation his memory, I hope we can all rededicate our while there was nothing to do if you were efforts to achieve that goal. training Sugar Ray). The kids from the we have mobilized to provide services that will Salem Crescent Club all tried to box like try to make these veterans' lives as whole as Robinson, and when it was time for the possible by providing wheelchairs, adaptive Golden Gloves, they swept all the medals. equipment, medical care, and so forth. But for FRENCH FIRM EYES TECHNOLO­ They would be there at Wiley's, watching these veterans and for the many others who GY TRANSFER TO SOVIET the champion, and so would Miles Davis are told, "You will never have children," this UNION who started training there after he kicked same Nation turns it back on some very junk, and sports writers and fans and simple services that could fulfill a very funda­ women. And all of that should be in the HON. GERALD B.H. SOLOMON mental need for these war-injured vets, and song. OF NEW YORK "I don't go back to New York much any­ that is, the desire to have children. more, Robinson told me on that visit to By providing reimbursement for certain fertil­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Compton in the '70s. "Everybody I know is ity and adoption services, the Childless Veter­ Thursday, April 13, 1989 dead. I walk around saying, "Where the ans' Assistance Act will help war-injured veter­ heck's everybody go?' " ans to become parents and make their lives Mr. SOLOMON. Mr. Speaker, the recent an­ They got old. They died. They moved. as complete as possible. There are 16,000 nouncement by a French firm recalls the They carried Ray Robinson wherever they male veterans and 1,300 female veterans smug prediction by Lenin that when the last went. A few years later, I saw him again in under the age of 55 who are unable to bourgeois is being hung, a capitalist will be Los Angeles. I went to watch Carlos Monzon there to sell the rope. box Mantequilla Napoles in the Forum at become a parent because of some service­ Inglewood. The place was jammed with connected disability or disease. Based on the Alcatel, a French computer and telecom­ Mexican boxing fans. And just before the experience with the general population, only a munications firm, apparently wants to make a main event, in walked Sugar Ray. Right fraction of these men and women will even 20- or 30-year deal with the Soviet Union to down the aisle. Full of the old ease and choose to utilize fertility or adoption services. provide telephone switching capabilities. swagger, 60 years old and only a few pounds But for those who do chose, this legislation Mr. Speaker, I've got a news flash for Alca­ over the middleweight limit. will provide reimbursement for the necessary tel officials. This technology would greatly en­ Slowly at first, and then in great waves, hance the Soviets' military capability. And de­ every person in the arena rose, all of them, medical treatment needed to overcome this 18,000 of them and there was a long sus­ disability and will also provide up to $2,000 re­ spite the euphoria over glasnost, we have no tained roar, the cheers of men from Culia­ imbursement for expenses related to the obligation to subsidize the survival of a corrupt can and Tepito, from Guadalajara and adoption of a child. social-political system. Instead, and for our Juarez, from all the mean hard places of the The costs of this legislation would be nomi­ own security, our policy should be to allow world. There before them was Sugar Ray. nal but the benefits of this legislation would be that system's natural death. Azucarito, they called him. And the roar immeasurable. For many, dealing with the in­ We have an abundance of clear evidence went on and Ray stood and turned and ability to have children is more devastating that this undisciplined transfer of technology bowed formally and sat down and the roar than dealing with the actual disability injury or to the Soviets is extremely dangerous. Every kept coming. It came because he'd touched them all, somehow, somewhere. It came be­ disease. For these reasons, I urge my col­ imaginable pressure should be applied, both cause he knew how to win and he also knew leagues to support the Childless Veterans' As­ at home and abroad, to those firms who place how to lose. It came because he had style sistance Act. profits so far above prudence and security. 6634 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS April 13, 1989 I enter in today's RECORD the details of larly approved with little, if any, scrutiny. venture with a Soviet enterprise, Krashna possible Alcatel deal, so ably compiled by the Adequate investigatory capabilities and en­ Zarayato, to provide the Soviet Union with Center for Security Policy. forcement measures were also sorely lack­ unprecedented digital switching capabilities. ing. Despite the implementation of a host of The deal envisions the direct sale of some of ALCATEL'S SOVIET JOINT VENTURE-A SALE measures to improve this situation, Japan is Alcatel's most sophisticated computerized THE WEST CANNOT AFFORD TO MAKE still without serious anti-espionage laws. equipment used to route telephone calls-its SUMMARY In West Germany, Imhausen transferred top-of-the-line "System 12" digital ex­ Alcatel N.V., a French computer and tele­ equipment associated with the manufacture changes. This technology cost one of Alca­ communications giant, intends to provide of chemical weapons to Libya. While the se­ tel's parent companies, ITT, more than $1 the Soviet Union with a 20-30 year leap for­ curity implications of this sale can only be billion to develop. ward in its telephone switching capabilities. surmised at this point, providing a state Under the proposed transaction, the The technology involved cost over $1 billion long associated with international terrorism Soviet Union will procure outright suffi­ to develop and is extremely sophisticated; and external aggression with such capabili­ cient System 12 machinery to handle the were the Soviets to obtain the associated ties will surely prove inimical to Western in­ switching requirements of 250,000 telephone manufacturing techniques-as envisioned in terests. West Germany is getting good no­ lines. Still more ominous is Alcatel's inten­ the Alcatel deal-the USSR's military capa­ tices from the Administration for its belated tion to construct an assembly facility for bilities could be radically improved. For willingness to tighten some export controls; System 12 equipment near Leningrad. It is these reasons, the current rules governing it appears, however, that this will affect estimated that this facility will be capable technology transfers by Western nations to only trade in chemical and biological weap­ of producing switching systems capable of the Soviet Union prohibit such a transac­ ons-related materials-not the larger catego­ handling between 1-1.5 million telephone tion. ry of militarily critical goods and technol­ lines annually. This compares with Alcatel's Unfortunately, the proposed Alcatel deal ogies. Others, including some members of 1987 worldwide sales of System 12 capacity is but one example of the growing pressure Congress, are appropriately skeptical; they of 2.7 million lines. to eviscerate sensible existing controls on believe the accelerating pursuit of exports In 1984, on the grounds that the USSR technologies with dual France's Federation of Electric Is auch a wholesale upgrading of the tech ~ dual-use potential. What is more, telephone and Electronic Industries, Leger was a key switches have numerous applications in nology base available to the Soviet Union in consultant with the Ministry of Foreign Af­ the West's security and commercial inter­ dedicated military command, control and fairs. communications equipment. The acquisition ests? What is more, Leger participated directly Is this proposed venture representative of of related manufacturing processes can, as a French representative in meetings of moreover, be of enormous value to Soviet the approach our alllies will take in the COCOM. 1 He reportedly was also involved event the present controls on technology production of such hardware as missile sub­ in the official governmental reviews of assemblies, fire-control systems, radar sys­ transfer to the Eastern Bloc are relaxed? items on the list of controlled goods and Did Lawrence S. Eagleburger, until recent­ tems, and computers. This would be particu­ technologies. The potential repercussions larly true of the Soviets' access under the ly a member of the supervisory board of Al­ are staggering should this espionage case catel encourage this venture? Does he be­ Alcatel deal to component insertion equip­ confirm the compromise of sensitive ment, instrumentation and testing devices lieve' that such transactions are without COCOM procedures, deliberations and consequence for Western security? Will he, and techniques. Moreover, if the Alcatel as Deputy Secretary of State, recuse himself plans. joint venture were approved, the precedent These episodes underscore the enormous set in authorizing the transfer of key manu­ from future decision-making on this and security risks and costs to taxpayers in­ similar East-West technology transfer cases facturing processes to the Soviet bloc would volved in inadequate international domestic unleash a flood of similar transfer requests. as well as export control policy issues? controls on the transfer of militarily rele­ BACKGROUND AND DISCUSSION Interestingly, it became clear in 1988 that vant technologies. They suggest that, if any­ the Soviets had failed to develop the antici­ Recent disasters argue for strong export thing, the COCOM regime should be pated indigenous capability to manufacture controls strengthened and complemented by redou­ advanced telephone switching equipment. Time and again, the West has been sh~~ bled efforts on the part of member coun­ In light of the foregoing concerns, an effort the real dangers associated with und1sc1- tries to prevent dangerous technology trans­ was made to reverse the earlier COCOM de­ plined technology transfers to the Soviets fers. Unfortunately, as the proposed Alcatel cision to decontrol sales of such equipment. and their clients. Three specific examples venture suggests, significant pressure is Regrettably, some member nations objected warrant mention: mounting to weaken rather than enhance and the 15 September 1988 decontrol date Toshiba illegally exported to the Soviet such controls. was observed. Since the prohibition on sales Union sophisticated machine tools needed The Alcatel deal of some switching equipment was lifted six to manufacture advanced submarine propel­ Europe's largest telecommunications months ago, however, only a handful of lers. Thi5 sale enabled the USSR to reduce equipment manufacturer, Alcatel N.V., has small deals have occurred, involving the dramatically the noise signatures associated recently announced plans to form a joint export of computerized exchanges to East­ with its undersea forces, making vastly more ern Europe. All of these sales are dwarfed difficult the anti-submarine warfare mis­ by the transactions envisioned by Alcatel. sions of allied navies. The cost to the West • "COCOM" stands for the Coordinating Commit­ of restoring the status quo ante is estimated tee on Multilateral Export Controls. This organiza­ Will anyone stand up to Alcatel? to be in the tens of billions of dollars. tion serves on a voluntary basis to harmonize West­ Alcatel N.V. is now the world's second ern countries' technology transfer policies. Member Prior to the exposure of this case, Japan's nations are: Belgium, Canada, Denmark, France. largest manufacturer of telecommunication Ministry of Trade and Industry routinely t he Federal Republic of Germany, Greece, Italy, equipment. It was created in early 1987 accepted at face value the documentation Japan, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Norway, Por­ when ITT Corporation and France's Com­ provided to them from industry. As a conse­ tugal, Spain, Turkey, the United Kingdom and the pagnie General d'Electricite Ronald Reagan Henry J. Hyde, Fred C. Ikle, Jamie Jame­ former Secretary of State Alexander Haig, before him, should call for a ministerial son, Alan L. Keyes, George A. Keyworth II, former Common Market Commissioner meeting involving all COCOM nations to Jeane J. Kirpatrick, Sven F. Kraemer, Etienne Davignon, France's former Post and review the current state and future direc­ Charles Kupperman, Jon Kyl, Hohn Lenc­ Telecommunications Director Jacques Don­ tion of Western technology security policy. zowski, James C. McCrery, Bob McEwen, doux, and former West German Economics Such meetings should become an annual Kinnaird R. McKee, Philip Merrill, J.W. Minister Otto von Lamsdorff. Until his event. Middenorf III, Michael H. Mobbs, Josh recent Senate confirmation, Deputy Secre­ This meeting should be attended, howev­ Muravchik, Keith B. Payne, Amos Perlmut­ tary of State Lawrence S. Eagleburger also er, not only by trade and economics minis­ ter, Richard Perle, Robert R. Reilly, and served on the Alcatel board.2 . This step would symbolize the vital nard Schriever, James Sherr, Abram of the System 12 switching equipment was need to integrate security specialists into Shulsky, Max Singer, Jed Snyder, Jenry So­ given to Helmut Lohr, chairman of the com­ every level of decision-making about tech­ kolski, Rob Soofer, Herbert Stein, Richard pany's German affiliate, Standard Elektrik nology transfers to the Soviet bloc. G. Stilwell, Howard R. Teicher, Edward Lorenz. In January of this year-two days Incredible as it may seem, such integra­ Teller, William Van Cleave, Michelle Van after he was named Alcatel's senior vice tion occurs regularly today only in the Cleave, Malcolm Wallop, James H. Webb, president for development-Lohr was arrest­ United States and the United Kingdom, and Jr., Michael L. Weinstein, Seymour Weiss, ed on charges of embezzlement and tax eva­ occasionally in France. Curt Weldon, Faith Whittlesey, Pete sion.> In preparation for such a meeting, the Wilson, Curtin Winsor, Jr., James L. Wol­ Naturally, Alcatel has enormous political Bush Administration's strategic reassess­ brasht, and Dov S. Zakheim. influence in many COCOM member na­ ment should squarely address the role The Center's working papers on the Alca­ tions. What is more, the potential value of played by COCOM and the steps needed to tel deal is one of a series of occasional con­ the Alcatel transaction will ensure Part of this assessment must address the to the national debate on foreign policy and that powerful constituencies are mobilized legislative, administrative and regulatory defense issues. Such contributions are in­ to overcome present measures that are required at home and in COCOM prohibitions governing this sort of other COCOM nations to reinforce existing tended to invigorate and enrich that debate; technology transfer. Specifically proponents procedures governing strategic trade. they do not necessarily reflect the views of of the Alcatel joint venture will assail one of It is also essential that the Administration all members of the Center's Board of Advi­ the most important COCOM agreements quantify more precisely the multibillion sors. For more information about these limiting such transfers, the so-called "no ex­ dollar annual costs to both U.S. and West­ papers or other work of. the Center, please ceptions" policy adopted in 1980. ern taxpayers associated with lapses in contact the Director, Frank J. Gaffney, Jr. In fact, many U.S. a.Hies have been restive COCOM discipline, circumvention of under this policy since it was adopted in the COCOM rules, and inadequate funding for early 1980s, at a time when the United export control mechanisms. NATIONAL VOLUNTEER WEEK States government began to strengthen In the latter regard, Congress must technology security measures both at home become engaged. HON. NEAL SMITH and abroad. The policy provided that no ex­ To the extent that Congress has been out­ ceptions would be made among the COCOM spoken in its criticism of the actions of To­ OF IOWA member countries to export to the S.oviet shiba, Imhausen and others whose technolo­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Union technologies above a certain strategic gy transfers have added new security bur­ Thursday, April 13, 1989 level. dens to those already borne by Western tax­ Some have mistakenly tied the adoption payers, the legislative branch should prove Mr. SMITH of Iowa. Mr. Speaker, with Na­ of the policy to the Soviet invasion of Af­ a forceful ally in bringing about such cor­ tional Volunteer Week approaching-April 9- ghanistan and have consequently pushed rective actions. 15-1 would like to pay tribute to the outstand­ for a departure from the "no exceptions" In the meantime, there should be no fur­ ing contributions of 1,000 active volunteers of policy in light of Soviet troop withdrawls ther deterioration permitted in the existing from that country. While Soviet actions un­ Polk County, IA. These older adults have pro­ COCOM regime. In particular, there should vided direct, as well as administrative, service doubtedly provided a political catalyst for be no modification of the "no exceptions" COCOM's action, it was-and remains-fully policy until this comprehensive review and to over 200 nonprofit agencies and have con­ justified on the basis of prudent technology ministerial-level, multilateral consultations tributed over 162,000 hours in the last pro­ security policy. have occurred. gram year of the United Way of Central Iowa. Previous practices of "case-by-case" re­ Finally, the Alcatel case should be viewed The Polk County record is a microcosm of views of technology transfers have repeated­ as a key litmus test of the commitment that what public service volunteers do every year ly proven to be utterly inadequate con­ the Bush Administration-particularly Sec­ throughout the Nation. We are deeply in their straints on the hemorrhage of Western retaries Baker, Mosbacher, and Cheney­ debt. The United Way is the American way. technology to the Soviet bloc. The Alcatel will accord Western technology security and proposal, consequently, is probably but the other aspects of the economic and financial first if one of the most brazen, of many security portfolio. NATIONAL ET NURSE DAY coming assaults on COCOM's present, sensi­ The Center for Security Policy is a not­ ble "no exceptions" policy. for-profit, non-partisan educational corpora­ RECOMMENDED ACTIONS tion established in 1988. It exists to assist HON. CONSTANCE A. MORELLA The substantial military significance of those in the executive and legislative OF MARYLAND the Alcatel deal-like the appalling transac- branches of the United States government, in the press and among the general public IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES concerned with foreign and defense issues in Thursday, April 13, 1989 2 In his Senate confirmation hearings held March promptly understanding and addressing 14-16 Eagleburger achnowledged receiving $30,000 strategically significant security develop­ Mrs. MORELLA. Mr. Speaker, I urge my col­ in dir~ctor's fees from Alcatel in 1988. Although he leagues to join me and others across the denied any role by Kissinger Associates in promot­ ments. ing the sale, the client relationship Eagleburger THE BOARD OF ADVISORS Nation in observing Enterostomal Therapy maintained with Bell Manufacturing Company of Elliot Abrams, Rachel Abrams, Morris J. [ET] Nurse Day, April 19, 1989. At a time Belg!um the Washington Times, Apr. 5, 19891 up and it wouldn't go down," says Miha­ I have no complaints about anything." TRYING To RESCUE THE ELEPHANT: GAME lowski. Well, maybe one complaint. He's quick to ALREADY MAY BE OVER After struggling to free the bell from correct anyone who calls him a Medal of inside, the Falcon finally lowered it to the Honor winner. "We don't use 'winner," we bottom and sent a diver down. But the diver use 'recipient.' We don't win this thing. Jumbo is dead meat. could not free the cable either. So the bell There's no competition. We don't compete Unless a dramatic change takes place very was hauled 240 feet up to the surface by like a couple of fighters." soon, the wild African elephant will follow hand. It took four hours. the dinosaur and the dodo into extinction "We were lucky," says Mihalowski. within the next 10 years. And something They were also lucky on the fifth trip-a THE TRAGIC DEMISE OF THE wonderful will have been lost forever. search for survivors in the flooded stern of AFRICAN ELEPHANT The decline in numbers of these six-ton the Squalus. behemoths has been as rapid as it is tragic. When the Mccann bell was attached to In the 1930s, an estimated 10 million ele­ the forward hatch of the Squalus, it opened HON. JACK FIELDS phants roamed Africa's savannahs and for­ into an area of the submarine that con­ ests. As recently as 1979, the continent was tained air. The stern portion of the ship was OF TEXAS home to 1.3 million pachyderms. In the past full of water-water that could flood the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 10 years, that number has been halved, to diving bell and drown its occupants if the fewer than 750,000, and they are being procedure wasn't carefully conducted. Thursday, April 13, 1989 slaughtered-almost all of them illegally-at Twice Mihalowski and Crandall opened Mr. FIELDS. Mr. Speaker, on Wednesday, a rate of 80,000 a year. Most of the big bulls that carry heavy the aft hatch. Twice water gushed out of April 5, Mr. Smith Hempstone wrote an excel­ the sub. ivory . "I admired myself afterward. I did. And tions and will provide a powerful incentive to President Daniel arap Moi has since or­ I'm not embarrassed to say it. I felt good manage African elephant populations in a dered the Kenyan army into the field about getting those men." sound manner. against the poachers, and decreed that they After the war, Mihalowski served in a Mr. Speaker, like Smith Hempstone, I be­ may be shot on sight Cleveland and re­ constructed. It was being filled with oil for the terways, but does not regulate structural tank babwe, Botswana and Namibia are exam­ safety and spill containment regulations have ples. first time at the time of the collapse. One mil­ In addition to poaching-for-profit, a terri­ lion gallons poured into the Monongahela many gaps. ble toll of wildlife has been taken by the River; approximately 20 percent of that was The Superfund Hazardous Waste Cleanup combatants in areas of Africa subjected to recovered from the river. Diluted along its Program does not cover petroleum. prolonged civil wars. Hungry rebels are the course, the slick from the spill traveled the The Solid Waste Disposal Act regulates un­ usual offenders, but ill-disciplined govern­ length of the Ohio River and merged into the derground storage tanks, but not aboveground ment troops-and starving civilians-also Mississippi. tanks. can be faulted. Immediately after the rupture, 1,200 people The Hazardous Materials Transportation Act The hard-hit regions include southern Sudan, north-central Ethiopia, southeastern had to be evacuated from their homes be­ regulates the movement of hazardous materi­ Angola, parts of Zimbabwe, much of Mo­ cause of the potential of fire. The drinking als. Oil is not considered to be hazardous. zambique and all of Uganda. It seems proba­ water supplies of at least 1 million people The Department of Interior regulates only ble that the balance of nature has been de­ were affected with some commur:iities having offshore oil activity. stroyed forever in those areas. no water for 8 days. Businesses in Pittsburgh The Pipeline Safety Act regulates oil flowing The population explosion alone, with its had to close. Fish and wildlife were killed. The through pipelines. concomitant destruction of habitat, if it con­ long-term environmental effects of the spill Somehow, in terms of Federal law, above­ tinues, will be enough to doom most of the are still unknown and may be with us for ground tanks have fallen through a very big wildlife outside of the game parks and re­ serves. But a vigorous and well-funded hold­ years. crack. Investigation by the National Bureau of ing action might at least preserve a remnant THE TANK SPILL PREVENTION ACT OF 1989 Standards and the Batelle Institute confirmed of the continent's fauna for another genera­ The bill we are introducing today would put that the spill was caused by a brittle fracture tion, and that would be worth doing. While into place some tough requirements and a the existing parks and reserves ecologically of substandard steel. When the tank was can carry only a fraction of Africa's game, it stresssed by its initial filling, a flaw in one of clear enforcement program. is there that an all-out effort should be the steel plates initiated a crack and in less The bill would require EPA to publish regu­ made to hold the line against poaching. than a second the tank split apart, spewing lations prescribing standards for all above­ The U.S. theoretically allows the importa­ diesel fuel over the containment dikes, into a ground storage tanks with a capacity greater tion of only legal ivory that has been than 4,200 gallons that contain certain regu­ carved. And the American market consumes drainage ditch, and into the river. With hun­ dreds of thousands of tanks in the Nation and lated substances and petroleum, as defined only about 10 percent of the 80 tons of ivory by the Solid Waste Disposal Act. Farm and sold annually. little knowledge about the type and quality of But there is no foolproof way to distin­ the steel used to construct them, this accident residential tanks would be excluded. The guish legal from illegal ivory, once it has may be a harbinger of further catastrophes in standards would cover design, siting, con­ been carved <94 percent of the ivory that the future unless there is stonger Government struction, fabrication, testing, inspection, main­ reaches the United States does so via Hong oversight. tenance, modification and release, and spill Kong). And that eight tons of ivory sold in CURRENT REGULATION detection and prevention. I hope to generate this country represents thousands of dead some discussion on which tanks should be elephants, almost all of which have been il­ I was dismayed to learn that current federal regulation of above-ground tanks is limited at covered and which should not be. I selected legally slaughtered. the 4,200-gallon cutoff because this is the The United States could help to preserve best. First, there is virtually no regulation of this wild heritage for future generations by the structural strength required. There are smallest tank addressed by the American Pe­ placing a total ban on the importation of only voluntary industry practices. Second, troleum lnstitute's tank guidelines currently. ivory, carved or uncarved. We can find a there are some regulations for spill contain­ Regulations would require a spill and leak substitute for billiard balls. ment, but their enforcement appears to be prevention system for each tank with second­ very irregular. EPA has never inspected the ary containment sufficient to contain all spills spill containment system for the Floreffe tank. and leaks. The tank and physical construction THE TANK SPILL PREVENTION of the facility would be required to reflect ACT: A RESPONSE TO ABOVE­ Current EPA spill containment regulations 1 are broad and vague, essentially leaving the good engineering practices. And the bill would GROUND STORAGE TANK NE­ require a spill and leak prevention plan, in­ GLECT industry in the role of setting its own stand­ ards, policing its own operations, and conduct­ cluding training of personnel, assurance of HON. DOUG WALGREN ing its own inspection. For example, EPA does readily available cleanup equipment and pro­ not require the SPCC plan to be modified cedures for cleanup, including notification of OF PENNSYLVANIA when a tank is relocated or rebuilt until 6 local officials and the National Response IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES months after the tank is in operation. EPA reg­ Center. Thursday, April 13, 1989 ulations allow a new or rebuilt tank to operate The bill would authorize EPA to require owners or operators to maintain evidence of Mr. WALGREN. Mr. Speaker, today I am re­ without an inspection. The Pittsburgh tank had financial responsibility for tanks. introducing a bill, formerly H.R. 4098, to ad­ been, in different phases, under construction dress the safety of aboveground storage for a year and a half, but Ashland did not ENFORCEMENT tanks, legislation arising from the oilspill in the amend the spill plan until 2 days after the Voluntary standards provide no enforce­ Mononaghela River on January 2, 1988. Con­ spill. ment or oversight by any level of government. gressman LUKEN, and Congressman MURPHY Industry standards may be good guidelines. The Tank Spill Prevention Act would require are joining me as original cosponsors. We are However, because they are generally volun­ Federal enforcement of regulations and stand­ again offering this bill as .a vehicle to focus tary, they give little assurance of safety. If ards unless the EPA approves a State en­ discussion in an effort to pass legislation in there is a tragedy, as we have painfully forcement program that is as stringent as the this Congress. learned, there is little recourse for the Federal Federal program. April 13, 1989 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 6639 At the outset, each tank would be required in the structure. Moreover, our bill requires were the necessity of allowing parents to to be inspected by a qualified, independent that the spill plan be designed to address freely choose who will care for their children, professional engineer. The Administrator each facility specifically, taking into account the problems that arise when Members of would be charged with setting realistic, ongo­ the siting, the environment, and other unique Congress negotiate with a foreign government ing testing schedules for all types of tanks. In features of individual sites. in violation of the Logan Act, and the impor­ each case, the inspection would have to be In terms of tank modifications, current regu­ tance of religious freedom and dangers of certified by an independent professional engi­ lations require the spill prevention plan to be court decisions that are antagonistic toward neer and a copy sent to EPA or the State. updated 6 months after the tank begins oper­ religious freedom. The bill would require testing of all tanks, in­ ations. Under our bill, a modified tank could Because they represent the views of a large cluding rebuilt tanks, before beginning oper­ not be operated until the plan is amended, segment of our population, I think it is impor­ ations. No rebuilt tanks would be allowed to certified by an outside engineer as meeting tant that the Members of this House be aware operate until the tank is inspected, tested, and good engineering practices, and the enforce­ the positions adopted by Pro America. I have certified by a qualified independent engineer ment agency has been notified of the certifi­ copies of these resolutions available in my and the inspection filed with the EPA or the cation. office, and I would like to submit for the State. This bill uses an engineer not permanently record Pro America's resolutions on English EPA or States would be required to conduct employed by the tank owner or operator to as the official language, abortion, and the periodic inspections to insure compliance with certify that tanks, spill and leak prevention Alaskan Islands. the regulations. Funding for the Federal and systems and spill and leak prevention plans The resolutions follow: State enforcement programs would be provid­ reflect good engineering practices. Current ed by the tank spill enforcement fund, created regulations do not require the engineer to be ENGLISH AS THE OFFICIAL LANGUAGE by user fees collected on tanks, based on independent of the tank owner or operator. Whereas, bilingual education has been federally mandated and funded since 1973, size. We have made some modifications in the perpetuating a language handicap which CLEANUP bill as introduced last year to respond to a discriminates against non-English speaking The bill would make owners or operators number of comments we have received. students and prevents their successful incor­ liable for cleanup of spills or leaks, restoration For example, last year's bill, H.R. 4098, poration into American society, economical­ of natural resources, real or personal property would have required the immediate shutdown ly, culturally, and politically; and damage, subsistence loss, and loss of certain of an entire facility, such as a tank farm, Whereas, a March 1985 report to Congress revenues and profits, including replacement where there was a release from a tank. In showed that students enrolled in Bilingual most instances, releases are small enough Education programs often do not reach water supplies and water treatment. When the English proficiency even after seven years; owner or operator fails to respond to a spill or that in large facilities it makes no sense envi­ ronmentally or economically to shut down a and leak in a proper or a timely fashion, the bill Whereas, the Immersion program has would authorize EPA to direct the cleanup ac­ whole facility until a small release is cleaned been proven to be a quicker and more effi­ tivities using funds from the leaking under­ up. In fact, such a requirement could be a dis­ cient way of learning the English language; ground storage tank fund. Funds expended by incentive to report small releases. I have and the EPA could be recovered from the party re­ modified this provision to include only the tank Whereas, many ethnic residents of the sponsible for the leak or spill. that has the release while giving EPA specific United States have demanded special treat­ authority to order closed any facility or part of ment, ignoring the fact that countless gen­ PENALTIES erations of immigrants have mainstreamed The bill would impose the following penal­ a facility that may be necessary. Tank shutdown requirements have been into the American culture without special ties: Up to $10,000 for failing to provide infor­ language concessions; and mation or providing false information; up to made more flexible; responsibility for setting Whereas, Bilingual ballots are contradic­ $10,000 per day for failing to comply with the compliance schedules for existing tanks has tory to the essence of an informed elector­ requirements of the bill; and up to 5 years in been given to the EPA Administration with ex­ ate in an English speaking and writing socie­ prison for knowingly failing to comply with any plicit requirements for consultation with indus­ ty inasmuch as one who cannot read Eng­ try, local governments, and other groups lish well enough to cast a ballot certainly requirement. cannot fully understand the issues; and I would like to underscore the fact that this before issuing regulations, and some technical changes. Whereas, Bilingualism prevents easy com­ legislation has a specific provision to prevent We offer this bill as a suggestion for my col­ munication, is divisive, and pits one group preempting State programs that are more against another; and leagues to consider to insure the health and stringent. Whereas, the majority of Americans safety of millions of Americans who live in the THE BILL AND CURRENT POLICY resent the accommodation of any ethnic shadow of aboveground tanks. There are group demanding special favors and refus­ There are several measures in this bill that 600,000 tanks in the United States and while ing to assimilate into American culture; and specifically address the Pittsburgh tank col­ accidents of the magnitude of the Pittsburgh Whereas, one language gives cohesiveness lapse and would improve current law and reg­ incident are not common, citizens deserve the to any people and is a unifying force; now, ulations. Had these provisions been in force, reassurance that they are built soundly and therefore, be it the chances of avoiding the Pittsburgh acci­ are regularly inspected for safety. Resolved, That the National Association dent would have been greatly increased. of Pro America supports appropriate legisla­ First, the bill requires specific regulations tion mandating English as the official lan­ and standards and a concrete enforcement THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF guage of the United States. program by the Federal and State govern­ PRO AMERICA ments. ABORTION Our bill would have required Ashland to test HON. JAMES M. INHOFE Whereas, seven unelected men on the Su­ preme Court on January 22, 1973, decided the tank before using it. This is not now re­ OF OKLAHOMA quired. The industry-recommended test is to for the entire nation that certain human IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES lives are no longer protected by law; and fill the tank with water to test for strength Thursday, April 13, 1989 Whereas, indisputable scientific evidence, before filling the tank with oil. This was not as well as basic common sense, shows that done. Mr. INHOFE. Mr. Speaker, the National As­ the living being in the womb is a growing The bill would require assurances of an sociation of Pro America is a group of in­ human person capable of feeling the agony adequate spill containment plan and prompt volved citizens across this country who care caused by each method used in abortion op­ notification of an accident to local govern­ deeply about the security of our Nation and erations; and ments. The plan would be more comprehen­ the well-being of our people, especially our Whereas, there are now 1,500,000 abor­ sive, clearly requiring training of response per­ children. tions performed annually in the United States; and sonnel and assurances that adequate equip­ Each year, Pro America adopts resolutions Whereas, a pro abortion mentality has de­ ment is readily available. on the issues its members feel are of the veloped which regards children as a burden The spill and leak prevention plan would utmost importance to our country. Among the rather than as precious gifts to be loved; have been kept up to date, reflecting changes matters they focused attention on last year and 6640 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS April 13, 1989 Whereas, Congress has failed for 15 years tary facilities aimed at the United States, I ask that all Members of the House of Rep­ since the Roe vs. Wade decision to take cor­ thus hiding the real story of Wrangell resentatives will join me in celebrating the rective action to protect the lives of unborn Island; and 75th anniversary of Bussmann, and in saluting children; now, therefore, be it Whereas, In spite of the recorded history Resolved, That the National Association of United States ownership, the Wall Street the Bussmann family and the outstanding job of Pro America call upon Congress to take Journal, December 7, 1987, reported that "A they have done in establishing and guiding effective action to restore the protection of State Department official familiar with the this company. life for the unborn; and be it further negotiations says that ail the talk about a Resolved, That the National Association giveaway is inaccurate. 'There's a great mis­ of Pro America oppose abortion except perception that somehow these islands PREGNANCY, PARENTING, AND under extreme circumstances; and be it fur­

-·--·· ~~ ~--~-- ~. April 13, 1989 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 6641 dures, starting a new program or training If you checked even one item above, look called on Americans to foster a spirit of com­ school staff. But, by correcting problems again. Every item violates title IX. Because munity service and to lend a hand where the today, schools will avoid discrimination com­ pregnancy discrimination affects only fe­ plaints tomorrow. males, it always violates title IX. Parenting Government cannot. I am pleased to report discrimination violates title IX when the people of New Hampshire's ·First District DOES YOUR SCHOOL, SCHOOL SYSTEM, PRINCIPAL took this message to heart. OR STAFF ••• schools treat teenage mothers differently from teenage fathers. It is also a title IX In keeping with the Rotary Club motto Expel or suspend a student for being preg­ "Service Above Self," the Dover-Durham, NH, nant? violation when neutral-looking restrictions Push pregnant students into a special on teenage "parents" affect mostly teenage chapter accepted a challenge to fund a drug class, program or school? mothers Jews who are ex­ tured the Stars and Stripes in front of a com­ the road and grinding it into the dust. He pected to emigrate in 1989 will not become ment book. It was nothing more than an invi­ said he felt the same contempt for Mr. the dismal numbers of 1982, when less than tation to similarly hateful people to tramp on Tyler that he had for the Japanese soldiers. 3,000 Soviet Jews were allowed to emigrate. Mr. Mann's motive for his Tyler takeoff the American flag at the same time they filled was simple: "I didn't like to see my flag on Mr. Speaker I couldn't be more proud that the comment book with their poison. the floor," he said yesterday. A 1976 gradu­ one of Connecticut's own, Mr. Marvin Lender, Mr: Speaker, I was proud to serve in the ate of the Art Institute, he said he called of­ is heading up the national "Passage to Free­ last Congress as ranking minority member of ficials there and asked to have his exhibit dom" campaign. It shows once again that the House Veterans Affairs Committee. Unlike put on view, "so they can redeem them­ Connecticut, the land of steady habits, can be Mr. Tyler, American veterans are quick to selves for the hurt they caused so many trusted to deliver. And, in the Greater Hartford show their love of country and quick to defend people." He has received no answer, he said. area, the able leadership of people like Bob her honor. · Mr. Tyler could not be reached for com­ Simons, David Chase, Simon Konover, ment. His flag exhibit, whih inspired several Veterans responded to Mr. Tyler's blasphe­ protests, including one that drew 2,500 Blanche Goldberg, Todd Hoffman, and Alan my by creating their own exhibit, in which Mr. people, was defended by Art Institue offi­ Rosenberg, makes me believe that their goal Tyler's face graced a canvas mat beneath its cials as an exercise of free expression. After of $900,000 will be met by May 31, with time own comment sheet and an American flag, a month of controversy, the exhibit closed to spare. this time properly displayed. The comments on March 16. I applaud the commitment of these people were revealing, and confirmed my conviction Mr. Mann's work will be displayed Satur­ from my district and the people across this that the right of expression has its limits. day in a Veterans of Foreign Wars hall in country who are working to provide a passage It is my pleasure to place in today's Berwyn, another Chicago suburb. He said if to freedom for Soviet Jews. I believe that their Mr. Tyler takes his flag exhibit on the road, RECORD a Washington Times article on this he will follow with his Tyler exhibit. "If he efforts, along with the efforts of our Govern­ incident. goes to Detroit, I'll follow him," vowed Mr. ment, will ensure that passage. CFrom the Washington Times, Mar. 28, Mann. "If he goes to Shangri-la, I'll follow 1989] him." TRIBUTE TO LILLIAN AND JACK VIETNAM VETERANS USE ARTIST FOR A GOLD DOORMAT PASSAGE TO FREEDOM Brooklyn, NY, with some of the best taste veteran. Most of the comments he read But the situation has changed, at least for treats to be found anywhere. Lillian, while at­ during a telephone interview were from now. Dick Suisman, president of the Greater fellow vets. tending school, would work in her parents' "I come today to step on your face in Hartford Jewish Federation, captured the situ­ bakery evenings and weekends. Lillian's honor of my friends who died for this flag ation we face today when he told the Jewish father soon found out that not all of the at­ in Vietnam," wrote one. Ledger that the flood of Jews being allowed to tractions in his shop were on the shelves. His "To my best friend, who never made it leave the Soviet Union is a blessing and a three beautiful daughters often brought in home," wrote another. challenge for us. It's a blessing to the millions more clients than the strudel. One admirer "Dread Scott was able to use the real of people across this country and the Mem­ was so crazy about the teenage Lillian that thing on the floor. Why can't we?" asked bers of this body who have marched, and Sam sold the bakery and moved to a new lo­ one visitor. "An artist he is not, this Dread Scott," mailed, and telephoned in an effort to secure cation to cool off her suitor. someone of poetic inclination commented. the release of Soviet refuseniks. It is a chal­ The move was really unnecessary though, "He is an unpatriotic snot. He knows not lenge because with this greater number of as Lil couldn't have been less interested. She what this country is about." emigres comes a greater need for help in re- was in her early teens and had never even April 13, 1989 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 6643 dated. Her older sisters picked on her for this, countless hours establishing libraries in Manny's golf playing with Jack at Cold but she laughed it off. Jewish centers and other institutions in New Spring Country Club not only improved his One day, when Lillian was 14, she and her York and Florida. She has also been an active game, but enabled him to meet Judith Silber­ sisters were working in the bakery when a tall member in the Eastern Star. fein, whom he would later marry at that same boy came in to get some milk. The girls gig­ Jack served as a member in the Jewish country club. gled amongst themselves as the handsome Center's Men's Club, as an active member of Judy and Manny have given Lil and Jack 15-year-old waited quietly for his order to be the Darcy Lodge of the Masons, and was three grandchildren and have built the kind of filled. No one can recall the exact conversa­ awarded Guardian Life's Man of the Year marriage that has made their parents proud. tion that day 67 years ago, but the girls man­ Award. Steve, Judy and Manny's oldest child, grad­ aged to learn all about the shy young man Lillian and Jack loved to play golf and Jack, uated from Georgetown University Law Center who stood in the bakery. with his son Manny, won the parent-child tour­ and works in Washington, DC, where he lives His father, Emanuel, had passed away nament at Cold Spring Harbor Country Club in in ecstatic happiness with his wife Margaret. when he was a small child, leaving his mother, 1957. Lillian, now a very young 80, still plays a Judy and Manny's daughter, Sue, has a Esther, with several young children. The boys great game of golf and has managed to hit degree in journalism and is living in California were devoted to their mother who raised them more than one hole-in-one during her career. where she works full time during the day, and with t~nder love and kindness. Jack told the Jack's interest in photography was sparked writes freelance magazine articles, potential girls that he was no longer in high school; that at a very early age providing the family with television and movie scripts, and book reviews he left to help his family and that how some­ an amazing treasure of photographs dating in her spare time. day he hoped to fill a home with as much back to the early 1900's. The photographs Adam, the youngest child of Judy and happiness and love as he'd been fortunate detail the history of his life and the lives of his Manny, and the youngest grandchild of Lil and enough to enjoy. family and friends. His son Manny later shared Jack's, is a high school sophomore in Lillian made sure that his order was always Jack's interest in photography. Manny has re­ Queens, NY. He studies diligently, works with filled with the best cream and overgenerous ceived many contest awards and had a pho­ computers, and is fascinated by astronomy. portions to keep him coming back. His good tography exhibition at a New York gallery. He has inherited his grandfather's and father's looks, honesty, and determination made all of Lillian always had an interest in working with love of sports and music and pursues both the Lissak girls jealous when, weeks later, he her hands and has created a wonderful col­ avidly. and Lillian went on a date. lection of needlepoint portraits that grace her Lil and Jack moved from Laurelton and Lil and Jack spent nearly every free home and the homes of her children. lived in Lynbrook, NY, for 10 years before moment together and never dated anyone Their daughter, Florence, has also been a moving to Florida in 1973. Everywhere they else. While they were still young teenagers, constant source of pride for Lillian and Jack. have lived, they have left a legacy of love, de­ they knew they'd be married eventually, but They saw to it that the value they placed on votion, and community service. also knew that education would be the key to family was deeply rooted in her. She married Lil and Jack have been a tower of strength, their future security. So they went across the Richard Luckow and they have carried on the support, understanding, and limitless love for river, to lower Manhattan, and with money traditions of Lil and Jack through their devo­ their family. They have always lived their lives he'd managed to save over months and tion to each other and to their children and with great dignity and concern. The love that months, Jack bought Lillian a hope chest. He grandchildren. began in a bakery in Brooklyn almost 70 years told her to start filling it and that someday it Florence and Dick's three children, Ken, ago has grown to be the center hope and would be in their bedroom, and that they Scott, and Betsy, all graduated from Cornell faith for an entire family. Their devotion and would sit on it and tell stories to their children University. Ken and Scott continued at Cornell closely held values have been passed on to and grandchildren. That chest sits today, at and became veterinarians. Betsy continued their children, grandchildren, and great-grand­ the foot of their marriage bed as it has for the her education and is currently a practicing at­ children. They have indeed not only blessed last 60 years. It has seen their love grow from torney and a devoted and loving mother. their families with their love and guidance, but teenage infatuation into the center of strength Ken and his wife, Linda; Scott and his wife, have enjoyed the rare privilege of having and security around which four generations Sherri; and Betsy and her husband, Eric, have those gifts returned in abundance from a have built. all learned from the example of their parents family that loves and treasures them. Lil and Lillian and Jack were married February 3, and grandparents: That family values and love Jack have had the opportunity to see their 1929, when he was 21 and she was 20. are things to be worked for and cherished. love for each other and for family develop into During their almost 8-year courtship, they pur­ They have blessed Lil and Jack with seven a tradition among the three generations they sued their own educations and grew closer. beautiful great-granddaughters: Tracy, Lori, have brought into the world. They had two children, Florence and Eman­ Heather, Robin, Amanda, Hailey, and Danielle. Now, on the occasion of their 60th wedding uel Richard (Manny), and moved to Laurelton, Tracy, the first of the great-grandchildren will anniversary, they look back on lives filled with NY, in 1938. They made sure that the bless­ be 12 this year and feels that she is the luck­ love, devotion, and service to their community, ings of love and security that they had felt iest of them because she has known her and look forward to a continuation and further growing up were passed on to their children, great-grandparents the longest. blossoming of their love, which grows fresher who were also taught the value of education, The newest addition to the great-grandchild and more alive each and every day. They see and who saw first hand the value and necessi­ brigade is Michael, a son born to Sherri and that love reborn in the marriages of their chil- ty of hard work and dedication. Scott. Sherri and Scott also met as teenagers, dren and grandchildren. · Jack had become an insurance broker spe­ just like Lil and Jack. They too finished their Mr. Speaker, I ask all my colleagues in the cializing in diamond dealers. His motto was, educations, never dated anyone else serious­ House of Representatives to join in tribute to "Cover your diamonds with gold." He worked ly, and joined their lives in their early twenties, this remarkable couple and to the hallmark of hard every day, but was happy knowing that, as Lil and Jack had done. love they represent. at the end of his day, Lillian, Florence, and Lil and Jack's daughter, Florence, attended Manny would be there to make it all worth­ Syracuse University and graduated from while. Queens College, in New York. She has always PRESIDENT LEE TENG-HUI Lillian and Jack became very active in the worked hard to enrich the community, and is Laurelton Jewish Center and put not only a currently vice president of Queens College. HON. GUS YATRON great deal of themselves into helping the~r Lil and Jack's son Manny, after graduating OF PENNSYLVANIA community and their neighbors, but gave their from Cornell University and Cornell Law IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES children a deep sense of religious conviction School, built upon his parents' ideals of hard as well. work and service to the community and en­ Thursday, April 13, 1989 Liilian sang in the synagogue's choir and tered politics. He is now deputy minority Mr. YATRON. Mr. Speaker, ever since the was a major force behind the activities of the leader of the New York State Senate, an at­ unfortunate and untimely passing of President Hadassah. Believing that the key to a suc­ torney, photographer, musical conductor, avid Chiang Ching-kuo, Taiwan has been most ably cessful future depends on education and ac­ athlete, devoted husband, and wonderful led by President Lee T eng-hui, who is carrying cessibility to knowledge, Lillian has spent father. out the policies of his predecessor with great 6644 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS April 13, 1989 success. I understand a recent Taiwan opinion (1981-84>, he carried out the construction of on any given day, catching and killing virtually poll gave him a high approval rate of 87 per­ freeways and reservoirs, oversaw the mod­ every form of life that comes into contact with cent of those surveyed. His recent visit to ernization of sewage disposal, introduced re­ it. gional planning and agricultural reforms, Singapore dramatically demonstrated his dip­ and contributed greatly to the renovation of Recognizing the destructive nature of the lomatic skills. rural villages. Enjoying strong U.S. support, drift net fleets and the impact that they were President Lee's government should also be Lee upheld the one-China policy and op­ having on our Nation's valued resources, the commended for endeavoring to narrow its posed the independence of Taiwan. Firmly Congress enacted the Driftnet Impact Monitor­ trade surplus with the United States. Recent committed to Taiwan's security and welfare ing, Assessment, and Control Act of 1987. statistics indicate the gap is continuing to and the rule of the law, Lee steadfastly re­ Under this law, the President may use his ex­ narrow. In fact, I have recently been informed jected the Chinese Communist formula for isting authority to embargo fishery products by Taiwan's Washington envoy, former For­ reunification-one country, two systems-in­ sisting that Taiwan and the mainland be from a nation which refuses to cooperate with eign Minister Ding Mou-shih, of the Republic eventually reunited on the basis of freedom, the United States to supply information on the of China's determination to totally balance democracy, and an equitable distribution of impacts of their drift net fleet to fisheries and trade between our two countries. This is wealth. wildlife. indeed a most welcome decision, as I believe Mr. Speaker, the resolution that we have in­ both economies will prosper and increased HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLU­ troduced sends an unmistakable message trade and commercial transactions will result. that we want these countries to cooperate in Let me also take this opportunity to com­ TION 89, URGING THE PRESI­ DENT TO USE HIS AUTHORITY monitoring their drift net fishery and, if they mend Representative Ding for all his tremen­ choose not to cooperate, then these high dous efforts to keep Members of Congress in­ TO STOP HIGH SEAS INTER­ CEPTION OF SALMON seas pirates should be put out of business. formed about developments in Taiwan. He The text of the resolution follows: has done an outstanding job during his first 6 H. CON. RES. 89 months in Washington, and has been most HON. JOLENE UNSOELD accessible. Representative and Madam Ding­ OF WASHINGTON Whereas anadromous salmon and steel­ head are the mainstays of the Pacific Coast Mou-shih have been very gracious, charming IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES fisheries, sought actively by commercial, and helpful. Thursday, April 13, 1989 sport, and native American fishermen; For review and reference by my colleagues, Mrs. UNSOELD. Mr. Speaker, on Tuesday Whereas the continued health and pro­ I am submitting to the CONGRESSIONAL ductivity of these anadromous stocks of fish RECORD a biographical sketch of President of this week, I introduced House Concurrent is vital to the economic and social well-being Lee. The piece was printed in the March 18 Resolution 89, to urge the President to use his of many residents and communities of issue of Central Daily News of Taipei, Taiwan. full authority under section 8(a) of the Fisher­ Washington, Alaska, Oregon, California, It was authored by Prof. Nathan Mao of Ship­ men's Protective Act to embargo fishery prod­ and Idaho; pensburg University of my State of Pennsylva­ ucts from countries which fail to enter into and Whereas anadromous North Pacific salmon and steelhead originating from nia. The English version, by Prof. Winston implement adequate drift net monitoring and enforcement agreements, pursuant to the United States inland waters often migrate Yang of Seton Hall University, was printed in beyond United States jurisdiction on the the Encyclopedia Britannica 1989 yearbook. Driftnet Impact Monitoring, Assessment, and Control Act of 1987. Joining with me in intro­ high seas, grow, mature, and return natural­ LEE TENG-HUI ly to their streams of origin in the States of ducing this resolution is the entire Washington Washington, Alaska, Oregon, California, Lee Teng-hui became the first native Tai­ delegation, including my colleague on the wanese to head the Republic of China gov­ and Idaho; ernment in Taiwan when he succeeded Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee, Whereas the United States, under section Chiang Ching-kuo as president when the JOHN MILLER, who has spent a great deal of 101 of the Magnuson Fishery Conservation latter died on Jan. 13, 1988. Lee also became time working on this issue. and Management Act <16 U.S.C. 1811), acting chairman of the ruling party. Kuo­ Mr. Speaker, beginning around 1980, United claims exclusive management authority mintang (KMT>. His election as KMT chair­ States industry officials became aware that over all anadromous species of United man at the party's 13th congress in July hundreds of drift net vessels from Japan, States origin throughout their migratory further strengthened his position. Popular Taiwan, and South Korea were plying the range except when these fishes are found in the territorial sea or exclusive economic and well respected by virtually all segments North Pacific for salmon under the guise of of society, Lee carried on his predecessor's zone of another country; democratic reforms and anti-Communist fishing for squid. The boats use lightweight Whereas there is growing evidence that policies. He promoted parliamentary re­ monofilament nylon nets, which can be 30-40 large quantities of immature salmon and forms designed to rejuvenate the legislature miles long, to sweep salmon from huge sec­ steelhead of United States origin are being and urged a more flexible approach when tions of ocean. Government biologists and harvested by the drift net fleets of Japan, dealing with political and diplomatic chal­ conservation groups suspect that these drift Taiwan, and the Republic of Korea; lenges. Stressing the national interest, Lee net fleets are stealing an estimated 21 million Whereas the foreign drift net fleet fishing brought Taiwan back into such internation­ dollars' worth of our U.S. salmon every year. in the North Pacific Ocean has expanded to al organizations as the Asian Development That's around 10,000 metric tons of fish not over 700 vessels each fishing 20 to 60 miles Bank. He also facilitated travel to China for of monofilan1ent net per day, and it is esti­ family reunions and promoted more people­ being caught by our sport, commercial, and mated that 10,000 metric tons of immature to-people contacts with the mainland in tribal fishermen. United States salmon and steelhead were such fields as trade, culture, and sports. All Despite regulations under domestic law to harvested illegally by foreign fleets in 1987, the while, Taiwan continued to enjoy steady keep the drift net fleet from impacting the representing a loss to United States fisher­ economic growth and ever greater annual U.S. salmon migration, violations are men of nearly $21,000,000; democracy. frequent and U.S. Coast Guard overflights reg­ Whereas in the virtual absence of fishery Born near Tamsui, Taiwan, on Jan. 15, ularly document the presence of drift net ves­ law enforcement and monitoring of foreign 1923, Lee belonged to a Hakka family whose sels well outside the allowable areas for oper­ drift net fleets on the high seas in the ancestors came from Fujian Prov­ North Pacific Ocean the Congress declared ince. He received his Ph.D. in agricultural ation. Earlier this year, clear evidence of this that increased efforts were necessary to economics from Cornell University, Ithaca, illegal fishing surfaced when an abandoned monitor, assess, and reduce the adverse im­ N.Y., in 1968. As a professor at National Taiwanese cargo ship was found drifting 450 pacts of drift nets and enacted the Driftnet Taiwan and Chengchi Universities and in miles off the coast of Cape Flattery. The 180- Impact Monitoring, Assessment, and Con­ various important capacities at the Joint foot vessel which was badly burned by fire, trol Act of 1987 <18 U.S.C. 1822 note>; and Commission on Rural Reconstruction, he contained rotting fish that Federal investiga­ Whereas that Act requires that the contributed much to Taiwan's agricultural tors later identified as Pacific sockeye and United States enter into negotiations with development. He promoted farmers' associa­ chum salmon. certain foreign countries for the purpose of tions, irrigation systems, agricultural mech­ establishing drift net monitoring and en­ anization, and the Agricultural Develop­ Mr. Speaker, these foreign fleets have been forcement agreements, and that if the Sec­ ment Act, which balanced agricultural and referred to as "biologically strip mining the retary of Commerce certifies that such a industrial development. As mayor of Taipei sea" and that's exactly what they are doing. foreign country has failed to enter into or (1978-81> and governor of Taiwan Province The drift net fleet can lay 30,000 miles of net implement such an agreement by June 30, April 13, 1989 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 664:5 1989, the President may direct the Secre­ aging to lend my support to efforts to keep tering the technical language of the Older tary of the Treasury to prohibit importation the Palm Harbor Center open-citing the fact Americans Act. of fishery products from the country under that this center is the only one in upper Pinel­ In essence, my legislation will ask Congress section 8(a) of the Fishermen's Protective Act of 1967 <22 U.S.C. 1978Ca)), commonly las County. to look at the human faces behind the formal referred to as the "Pelly Amendment", and I also wrote to then-secretary of the Depart­ language of the act. It will ask Representa­ section 4006(b) of the Driftnet Impact Mon­ ment of Health and Rehabilitative Services tives to look behind the numbers and recog­ itoring, Assessment, and Control Act of 1987 (HRS] of Florida Gregory Coler to suggest an nize the real needs of our most elderly citi­ 06 U.S.C. 1822 note>: Now, therefore, be it expansion of the time in which areas such as zens. Resolved by the House of Representatives ours could "plan for, develop, and implement It is my hope that if enough Members of (the Senate concurring), That it is the sense alternatives to meet the needs of our senior Congress consider this matter and look of the Congress that if the Secretary of citizens." Unfortunately, neither of these ac­ behind the present preference catagories to Commerce certifies to the President that a foreign government has failed to enter into tions could mitigate the consequences of the the faces of their oldest constituents, action and enforce adequate monitoring and en­ successful lawsuit. will follow. forcement agreements as required by sec­ The question then remains as to what can tions 4004 and 4006Ca> of the Driftnet be done on the first level of legislative intent Impact Monitoring, Assessment, and Con­ to affect the second level of actual human BOMBERS FOR QADHAFI: WE trol Act of 1987 06 U.S.C. 1822 note), the services. How do we reconcile good legisla­ MUST JUDGE GORBACHEV BY President should use full authority under tive intent with negative results in our commu­ HIS ACTIONS AND NOT JUST section 8Ca> of the Fisherman's Protective nity? HIS WORDS Act of 1967 <22 U.S.C. 1878(a)), commonly referred to as the "Pelly Amendment", and In this regard, the key issue for me has section 4006Cb> of the Driftnet Impact Mon­ been our area's extremely high concentration HON. WM. S. BROOMFIELD itoring, Assessment, and Control Act of 1987 of senior citizens over age 85, the so-called OF MICHIGAN 06 U.S.C. 1822 note> to direct the Secretary frail elderly. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES of the Treasury to prohibit importation of Pinellas County is home to a higher per­ fishery products from that country. centage of seniors age 85 and over than any­ Thursday, April 13, 1989 where else in the United States. These sen­ Mr. BROOMFIELD. Mr. Speaker, this is THE OLDER AMERICANS ACT iors have special needs which require special clearly not the time for the Soviet Union to services to assist them and such services provide Libya with bombers equipped with an cannot be provided if local agencies lose a air-to-air refueling capability that enable Colo­ HON. MICHAEL BILIRAKIS substantial percentage of their Federal fund­ nel Qadhafi to deliver his chemical weapons OF FLORIDA ing. to Tel Aviv and other countries in the region. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES The court ruling threatens our area with Does this Soviet decision contribute to stabili­ Thursday, April 13, 1989 funding reductions that could force a cutback ty of that already tense region of the world? I Mr. BlLIRAKIS. Mr. Speaker, as a Federal in services to 35,000-40,000 seniors. More­ trust that Mr. Gorbachev will reconsider this legislator and as a long-time supporter of over, funding reductions will limit the ability of unwise policy and work with our Government senior citizen programs, I would like to make local agencies to provide any services to the to bring peace to that turbulent area. several comments on the growing debate over 4,592 people on their waiting lists. I regret to say that the rhetoric of the Soviet distribution of Older Americans Act moneys These numbers may seem large enough, leader extolling the accomplishments of the within our State. but they are magnified many times when one new spirit of glasnost arid perestroika is being First, it is clear that we are confronting two pays a visit to an adult day care facility. To re­ contradicted by his actions. While promises of issues. One is a technical matter of legislative alize that there is a face and a need behind better relations between the United States language and intent. The present dispute cen­ every number is to realize we must find a way and the U.S.S.R. are fine, actions, not mere ters on a State interpretation of the Federal to provide the necessary funding. words, build confidence and introduce stability Older Americans Act and the effect of certain Therefore, I am introducing legislation to in international relations. Selling long-range "preferences" on the distribution of Federal add a new category of disadvantaged elderly bombers to Colonel Qadhafi in Libya is a de­ funds in Florida. to the Older Americans Act formula. The bill stabilizing policy that should not be added to The other inescapable issue, however, is would establish a category for those seniors the already tense Middle East equation. I one with a human face. It is the people who who are 85 years of age or older. hope that Mr. Gorbachev will reconsider this depend on centers like the Palm Harbor Adult The intent of this bill is to account for areas unwise decision and get the United States­ Day Care Center and the vital services such like ours that have increased needs based on Soviet relationship back on the right track. facilities provide. It is the nutrition, companion­ a high concentration of citizens of advanced While the Bush administration is taking a ship, and care that are rendered on a daily age. The legislation does not repeal the exist­ cautiously optimistic approach to expanding basis-and now threatened by recent events. ing categories of preference in funding, but United States-Soviet cooperation in resolving Regarding the first matter, Pinellas County merely adds the "over 85" group as another troubling political developments around the stands to lose $2.5 million over 3 years as a group deserving of proportionately more fund­ world, giving long-range bombers to the result of a lawsuit which challenged the State ing. Libyan madman is shocking. Colonel Qadha­ of Florida's interpretation of the Older Ameri­ I believe this legislation is consistent with fi's track record as a supporter of international cans Act. This challenge prevailed on the the original intent of the Older Americans Act terrorism, a b·acker of insurgencies, and a basis that the act required the State to allo­ which I have long supported. In fact, in the meddler in the affairs of his North African and cate moneys depending on the greatest eco­ early 1980's, I was the only Member of Con­ sub-Saharan neighbors is well knowr:. nomic or social need with particular attention gress to testify at an Aging Committee hearing The planned delivery of two air refueling to low-income minority elderly. Since south against reducing Federal allocations for the tankers to Libya adds another serious military Florida has a higher concentration of these act. threat to Libya's neighbors as well as to groups, the court decided that they were enti­ I have a great deal of compassion for the Israel. In past years, Libya has used its tled to a higher percentage of available funds disadvantaged of south Florida but also know Soviet-supplied military might in clashes with than our area of the State. that those infirmed and more advanced in Egypt. Long-range Libyan aircraft were used in Regarding the second matter, the question years have needs which require special care, the war in Uganda and in the Sudan. Chad now is how to preserve the local centers in special attention, and special concern. I feel has been victimized by Libyan aggression that question and continue to deliver services to strongly that these people should not be for­ involved the use of Soviet equipment. Why our aging population. It is a question of finding gotten. would any nation that claims to be committed the resources to help our neighbors meet the To date, the Palm Harbor Center has been to peace and international harmony provide challenges of advancing years. preserved through State funding. Although we the unpredictable colonel with more tools of I have been gravely disturbed by this unfold­ must continue this effort-we must also look war? ing situation. Back in early 1988, I wrote to for a more permanent solution on the Federal News reports during the past months have Mrs. Sally Grenda of the area agency on level. This can be addressed only through al- revealed that Libya has developed a threaten- 6646 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS April 13, 1989 ing chemical weapons capability. With the ar­ ted to obtaining military "strategic parity" has dictated a division in wage-earning roles rival of the Soviet bombers and the possible with the Jewish state. for over a century. addition of air-to-air refueling capability to But the case of Libya is of special concern to both the United States and Israel because Indeed, it is a fact that of more than 36 mil­ those aircraft, Colonel Qadhafi can easily de­ of Gadhafi's unpredictable character, drive lion women employed in nonprofessional oc­ liver the dreaded chemical weapons to his un­ to obtain a long-range strike capability and cupations in 1985, 67 percent worked in suspecting neighbors or more distant en­ proven willingness to bomb far-off targets. female-dominated jobs-jobs that are among emies. In March 1984, Gadhafi used a Soviet­ the lowest-paid in our society. Significantly, In my view, the recent Soviet decision to built Tu22 aircraft on a bombing mission the pay women receive in these jobs appears provide long-range bombers to Qadhafi has 870 miles away in Omdurman, near the Su­ to have less to do with the actual work they changed the entire strategic balance in the danese capital Khartoum. The Su24 is described in Jane's "All the do than with the fact that they are women. Middle East. I am disappointed in Mr. Gorba­ Only title Vll's broader prohibition of discrimi­ chev's decision and hope that he will recon­ World's Aircraft 1988-89" as the "best deep­ interdiction aircraft in the Soviet tactical nation in employment and wages can reach sider this unwise move. Deeds, not mere inventory" with a combat radius twice that these women. words, are the key to building stability in inter­ of the older Sul 7 and nighttime and all­ In 1981, the Supreme Court clearly spelled national relations. weather capabilities. out the broader implications of the title VII I commend the following Washington Post The aircraft has variable-geometry wings, guarantees. While the Equal Pay Act states article concerning the new Libyan threat to my allowing them to move into different posi­ tions to reach speeds of up to Mach 2,18- that equal pay must be paid for equal work, colleagues in the Congress. title VI I requires that equal pay be extended to [From the Washington Post, Apr. 6, 1989] slightly more than twice that of sound-and a capability of flying as far as 800 miles. cases in which work being done by men and U.S. CALLS SOVIET PLAN To SELL LIBYA JETS This would not be enough to reach Israel women is not exactly the same. In answer to "DANGEROUS" without at least one aerial refueling. the question of limiting equal pay for women Libya apparently already had sought to and men to identical work, the Court said this The Bush administration said yesterday obtain such a capability from the German would mean: that the Soviet decision to provide Libya firm Intec, which, according to a West with sophisticated long-range Su24D Fencer German investigation, provided two mobile That a woman who is discriminatorily un­ jets and a refueling aircraft was "a danger­ facilities to Libya that it initially thought derpaid could obtain no relief-no matter ous thing" and indicated it would be taking were suitable only for "ground-based refuel­ how egregious the discrimination might be­ up the issue with Soviet authorities. ing." unless her employer also employed a man in Administration officials privately con­ But the report said West German authori­ an equal job in the same establishment, at a firmed a New York Times report yesterday ties also were checking "whether one or sev­ higher rate of pay. that the Soviet Union already has shipped eral members of the Federal Armed Forces The concept of pay equity, or equal pay for six of 15 Su24s to Libya and agreed to refit were involved in the midair refueling work of equal value, means that different jobs an 1176 for aerial refueling. While they re­ project in Libya." of equal worth to an employer should be paid fused to confirm the report officially, they the same wages. In the face of the wage gap expressed "concern" about any such Soviet sale to Libya. LEGISLATIVE PAY EQUITY that exists for working women and men, pay "We have long been concerned with STUDY equity requires that wages be based on the [Libyan leader Moammarl Gadhafi's erratic responsibility, skill, effort, and working condi­ and dangerous behavior," said State Depart­ tions involved, and not on the basis of the sex ment spokesman Richard Boucher. "Libya HON. OLYMPIA J. SNOWE or race of the individual who performs the job. continues to act in an unacceptable fashion, OF MAINE If compensation for work performed is not particularly in its support for terrorism and IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES based on this premise, then it may be dis­ international subversion. "The sale of any kind of sophisticated Thursday, April 13, 1989 criminatory, and under title VII of the Civil weaponry to Libya would be a dangerous Ms. SNOWE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to Rights Act, it is illegal. The legislative pay thing, given Gadhafi's past behavior," he urge my colleagues to support my proposal equity study I am introducing today seeks to said. for establishing a Commission on Employment overcome that kind of inequity in the legisla­ Boucher said the United States already Discrimination in the legislative branch. This tive branch of our Nation's Government. had held talks with the Soviets about its proposal, which I introduced in the 99th and My legislation would accomplish two things: military assistance to Libya, adding, "We'll First to identify the existence of discriminatory be talking to them further about that." 1OOth Congresses, would direct such a com­ A Soviet Foreign Ministry official in mission to identify areas of wage discrimina­ wage-setting and personnel policies and prac­ Moscow refused to confirm or deny the tion in the legislative branch and make recom­ tices within the legislative branch as a whole, report but defended the Soviet Union's mendations for its elimination. and the Library of Congress specifically; and right to supply such arms to Libya. "We The wage gap between men and women in second, to develop a comprehensive plan for proceed on the principle that we provide as­ this country has remained constant for far too eliminating these inequities. sistance necessary for our allies' military long. In 1955, women's average earnings My legislation would establish a 13-member, and security needs. Such is the basis of our were 63.9 percent of men's average earnings bipartisan commission comprised of Members relations with Libya," the official said. of Congress and labor and management rep­ Israeli Prime Minister Yitzhak Shamir, and today, in 1989, the percent of women's who arrived here yesterday for talks with earnings increased to only 70 percent of what resentatives from the Library of Congress. President Bush and Secretary of State men earn. This discrepancy continues in spite This commission will have three primary re­ James A. Baker III on the Middle East of the passage of the Equal Pay Act of 1963, sponsibilities: First, to hire an independent peace process, seized on the report of the making it illegal to pay women less than men consultant to conduct a pilot study of compen­ arms sale to urge the Bush administration for doing the same work, and title VII of the sation paid within and between job classifica­ to forgo any cut in U.S. aid to Israel. Civil Rights Act of 1964, which outlawed dis­ tions in the Library of Congress, and to ana­ Shamir's spokesman, Avi Pazner, said crimination in employment and wages on the lyze relevant personnel policies and practices; Shamir told Defense Secretary Dick Cheney in a meeting yesterday that continued basis of sex, race, and national origin. second, to make specific recommendations Soviet sales to Arab nations underscored The relationship between these two laws is for ensuring compliance with title VII and "the need to maintain Israel's qualitative important to understanding the need for a policy objectives of the resolution; and third, edge in face of the quantitative discrepan­ study of pay practices in the legislative to establish a comprehensive plan for imple­ cy" in arms supplies. Panzer said Cheney re­ branch. The Equal Pay Act guarantees women menting pay equity throughout the legislative plied that the United States "understands" equal pay for equal work. However, the Equal branch. Israel's problem. Pay Act cannot begin to reach the wage dis­ The intent of this legislation, I would like to The Soviet sale of the Su24 to Libya is the crimination that most women experience for a second instance in which Moscow has decid­ point out, is to extend equitable job classifica­ ed to provide this advanced aircraft to an very simple reason. By and large, women do tion and pay practices to the legislative Arab ally. It also was reported last fall to not work in the same jobs as men, and most branch employees as a whole. The pilot study have decided to send a number of them to women remain segregated in a small number to be conducted within the Library of Con­ Syria, which borders Israel and is commit- of low-paying, dead-end jobs, a tradition that gress would be a preliminary step to achieving April 13, 1989 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 6647 the larger goal. A well-constructed pilot study wage differential at a projected cost of $1.7 has cancer. He says the medical benefits are would yield results that could be applied to million, which is 2.6 percent of the annual pay­ one reason why he stayed so long with other parts of the legislative branch with some roll. The conservative Republican mayor of American Forest Products. assurance that the specific areas of inequity Colorado Springs, Robert Isaac, summarized FRANK WITROKI. I can remember many could then be accurately targeted. their new pay equity policy by saying: times when I've been offered other positions In short, the completion of the Library of We did something fair and just, and in and had my superior sit down with me and Congress study would be followed by the de­ return, we got ourselves great employee say, yeah, but now, look, Frank, you know, morale, lower turnover, and higher produc­ these people don't have anything over you. velopment of a comprehensive plan for ensur­ This is what we've got. You've got, you've ing pay equity within the legislative branch, in­ tivity. Isn't that what the private sector is always looking for. got this medical program that'll last you till cluding the congressional staff. The commis­ the day you die. sion would have 18 months to complete its In a momentous decision, Congress made JENSEN. That's what most retirees expect, work. freedom from discrimination in employment health insurance until the day they die. But I believe a study of this nature is necessary the law of the land. This was done out of a millions of Americans are not getting it, for two reasons. First, we already have infor­ conscientious and profound sense that it was even when it's been promised. Retirees are mal data revealing the pervasive nature of sex the right thing to do. Yet, we persist in deny­ finding that companies all over the country inequity in the legislative and judicial branches ing to our own employees the compensation are reducing health benefits and in some of our Government. A 1988 informal study of that is rightfully theirs and under the provi­ cases cancelling them. pay scales in House committees demonstrat­ sions of that decision. I believe this is an ex­ One reason: retirees are living longer. An­ ed that women and men are not equally rep­ ception that we cannot, in good conscience, other: skyrocketing medical costs. Compa­ resented in all pay levels in House commit­ reconcile with the worthy intent of the law we nies say they can't afford it. Also, the Wall tees. Women comprised 79 percent of these came to believe was so necessary over 25 Street takeover boom. To make a profit on earning $20,000 or less, while men comprised years ago. I urge my colleagues to join me in their takeovers, corporate raiders sometimes only 21 percent of those falling into this cate­ support of legislation to create a Commission have to cancel retirees health insurance, gory. Moreover, women comprised 32 percent on Employment Discrimination in the legisla­ even though many people think that's of those earning $40,000 or more while men tive branch. unfair. MAN. The question is: Who should get the comprised the remaining 68 percent in that money? The people who work forty, thirty income group. Second, the legislative and ju­ years for this company, who, who put their dicial branches of our Government remain the lives into this company and who are prom­ only large-scale employers in this country that ised retirement health insurance for the do fall within the compliance guidelines of title PRIVATE RETIREMENT HEALTH rest of their life, or someone who came VII. The long tradition by which Congress has INSURANCE: A SHAKEY REED along, bought out this company in a specu­ exempted itself from the laws which it enacts lative venture eight months ago, broke up for the benefit of everyone else has perpet­ HON. FORTNEY PETE STARK the company and wants to take that money uated an unquestioned acceptance of imbal­ OF CALIFORNIA for himself? ance in equitable pay practices. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES JENSEN. Because of the way Congress has The concept I propose is not by any means written the laws, corporate raiders are legal­ new. When this bill was being reviewed in the Thursday, April 13, 1989 ly entitled to take the money. Unlike pen­ 98th Congress, Nina Rothchild, commissioner Mr. STARK. Mr. Speaker, Congress needs sion promises, which are backed by law, of the Minnesqta Department of Employee to find a way to ensure that when corporate health-insurance promises often are not. Relations testified that 17 States had changed and union workers have been promised health MAN. There is no vesting. There is no re­ their fair employment practice laws to include benefits in their retirement years, that those quirement other than the moral one, that the standard that men and women should be promises are kept: through good times and these benefits be covered. paid equally for work requiring comparable bad, through buy-outs and sell-outs. JENSEN. Also, retirees have very little clout skill, effort, and responsibility. At present, 28 The following transcript from the NBC in the corporate world. Nightly News of February 14, 1989 shows why States have either completed or are in the MAN. As you know, a retired person no process of completing studies of the type pro­ we need to make reforms in the system and longer has the ability to negotiate a con­ posed in my legislation. Over 100 State and why we need to continue to strengthen Medi­ tract, switch employers, form a union, go on local governments have undertaken pay care and maintain our safety net of medical strike, do anything like that. care insurance. equity initiative with successful outcomes. JENSEN. But Frank Witroki is doing some­ Indeed, only a month ago, Montgomery TRANSCRIPT FROM NBC NIGHTLY NEWS­ TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 1989 thing. He's suing. He says he took fifteen County, MD, granted 5-percent raises to 2,900 thousand, four hundred and forty dollars county workers in jobs held predominantly by ToM BROKAW. Something that concerns less in severance benefits, just to get the re­ women and minorities. This action, resulting almost all Americans, retirement health in­ tirement health plan. from a county council task force study, was surance benefits. Most employees expect to get them when they stop working. But now, WOMAN. I think, you know, that he's enti­ reported by county officials to represent an a proposed new accounting change could en­ tled, working all his life, to be able to have a effort to place more value on the types of jobs courage companies to start scaling back re­ good years of enjoyment. most commonly held by women. A spokes­ tirement benefits. This accounting change woman from the Montgomery County Pay JENSEN. Executives of American Forest would force those companies to recognize Products say they offered their retirees a Equity Coalition stated, "This has reduced, if the cost of future benefits now and that lump sum payment. no totally eliminated, race and sex bias in would reduce their current profit state­ classifications." I believe this kind of initiative, ments. NBC's Mike Jensen reports tonight MAN. We (garbled) twenty-five thousand accomplished without a court order, merits the that this is only one threat, however, to the dollars to help them relocate their insur­ health benefits of retired people. ance, if that was possible for them, or to use admiration of this body and should stand as a MIKE JENSEN. Frank Witroki had open­ the money wherever they wanted to. model for us to follow. heart surgery two years ago. It was paid for JENSEN. But Witroki says that's not nearly I will conclude my remarks by offering one by medical insurance that was part of a sev­ other example which demonstrates the kind of erance

1 , •I.__..• I ' I 4 ... L. Jlll -'""II • r .. __._-...... :..-- --.J 'lo.• • " - ••• -• • ... •-- o-.-L. ..._.,, April 13, 1989 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 6655 HOPE FOR FREEDOM IN POLAND run national daily newspaper and weekly re­ child without further tuition cost to the child or gional newspapers will also be permitted. the child's family. HON. DAVID E. BONIOR Mr. Speaker, we are at an historic cross­ Some of the key provisions of the bill in­ OF MICHIGAN roads in Polish history. The passage of these clude: IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES new laws represents an unprecedented oppor­ A State, an education institution-public or tunity for democratization in an Eastern-bloc Thursday, April 13, 1989 private--or a consortium of educational institu­ country. The time has come for the United tions-public or private-would be permitted Mr. BONIOR. Mr. Speaker, on Friday, April States and our allies to reevaluate our foreign to establish programs guaranteeing a package 7, 1989, Poland's Parliament voted into law policy to insure that Poland's transition to po­ of prepaid educational benefits. sweeping political changes that hold hope for litical plurality occurs swiftly and permanently. Payments could be lump sum or serial. freedom in Poland. These historic laws sched­ As a Polish-American, I rejoice the triumph of Portability of benefits would be permitted. ule free elections for June, the first to be held freedom for· my Polish brothers and sisters. No Federal tax would be imposed on inter- in Poland since 1946. The valiant efforts of We must, however, keep a watchful eye on est earned on trust fund investments. the Solidarity movement have finally led to a the current ruling party to insure that the re­ No Federal tax would be imposed on a concrete advancement of freedom, democra­ forms these laws promise are delivered. sponsor or a beneficiary upon receipt of edu­ cy, and economic justice for the Polish Events in Poland could determine the success cational benefits. people. Mr. Speaker, it is imperative that the of Gorbachev's program of perestroika and The Census Bureau recently released a free world turns its eye to carefully watch and possibly set the tone of East-West relations report reconfirming the evidence that educa­ encourage these developments. for years to come. My hopes and aspirations tion and training is the key to career success Under this new law, the trade union Solidari­ are with the people of Poland as they ad­ and economic opportunity. Parents need help ty, that was brutally crushed under martial law vance the torch of freedom. planning for their children's education and the in 1981, is restored its status. In addition, the Higher Education Prepayment Tax Act is an farmers union, Rural Solidarity and the Inde­ important step in the right direction. pendent Student Association are legalized. THE HIGHER EDUCATION PRE­ Let us give incentives to our young people After over 8 years of government repression, PAYMENT TAX ACT WILL HELP to stay in school, work diligently, and further the members of Solidarity who have had to PARENTS SAVE FOR COLLEGE their education by attending college. I encour­ face harassment, imprisonment, and even as­ age my colleagues to join me in support of the sassination can finally defend the rights of HON. RONNIE G. FLIPPO Higher Education Prepayment Tax Act of Polish workers without fear of retaliation by 1989. the Government. OF ALABAMA In addition to recognizing Solidarity, the new IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES law reinstates Poland's upper House of Parlia- U.A.B. AND CHINESE UNIVERSI­ ment that was abolished by a rigged referen- Thursday, April 13, 1989 TY ESTABLISH FIRST JOINT dum in 1946. The 100 members of the re- Mr. FLIPPO. Mr. Speaker, to help parents HEALTH-RELATED MASTER'S stored upper house are to be elected in June save for the college education of their chil­ PROGRAM and they will have the power to veto legisla- dren, I have reintroduced the Higher Educa­ tion of the lower house. tion Prepayment Tax Act of 1989. This initia- HON. BEN ERDREICH The lower House of Parliament, called the tive would clarify the tax treatment of educa­ OF ALABAMA Sejm, will be reorganized to give 35 percent of tional benefits provided under certain prepaid IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES its 460 seats to the opposition, led by Solidari- college education contracts. ty. These new opposition seats in the Sejm In the past year or so, parents have bought Thursday, April 13, 1989 will also be contested in the June elections. $1 billion of prepaid tuition plans and special Mr. ERDREICH. Mr. Speaker, I would like to The ruling Communist party and its allied par- savings bonds to help finance the cost of their take this opportunity to inform my colleagues ties will hold the rest of the seats. The Sejm , children's education. Mainly the creation of of a unique educational consortium between can overturn vetoes with a two-thirds vote. the State governments, the Federal tax treat­ the University of Alabama at Birmingham and Thus, for the first time, the ruling party will ment of these plans needs to be made more Xian Medical University in the People's Re­ need opposition support to overturn vetoes. clear. The purpose of the bill which I am intro- public of China. This consortium, which has The new law establishes the Office of the ducing today is to clarify Federal income tax resulted in the first joint master's degree in President of the Republic, who will be elected treatment of the prepayments of the cost of Health Services Administration between uni­ by a joint session of the two houses. The higher education and ensure proper adminis­ versities of the United States and China, President will be elected for a term of 6 years tration of trust funds. brings a great deal of prestige and honor to and has broad powers to dissolve the Parlia- When room and board are included, a year our country and to educational and cultural ment and veto laws of the Sejm. The first of college now costs, on the average, $11,330 advancement between our two nations, and President will most likely be General Wojciech at a private school or $4,445, for in-State resi­ the academic preparation it offers the Chinese Jaruzelski, one of the men who helped dents at a public school. College costs are students may very well revolutionize the impose martial law in 1981 and ordered the continuing to rise at a rapid pace. Parents are health care delivery system in the People's imprisonment of almost all Solidarity leaders. looking for new ways to ensure that their chil­ Republic of China. lt is extremely ironic that the same man who dren will be able to attend college. Dr. Charles A. McCallum, president of the jailed Solidarity leader Lech Walesa in 1981, The rising costs of higher education have University of Alabama at Birmingham, Dr. helped to formulate the agreement with Lech led to the development of new innovative pro­ Keith D. Blayney, dean of the university's Walesa that will legalize Solidarity in 1989. grams to help families plan for college ex­ school of health related professions and Dr. The election of General Jaruzelski to Presi- penses. A number of States and institutions Howard W. Houser, the school's Director of dent, however, must serve as a warning to the have followed the example of the State of International Activities, have recently returned free world. Too many times in the past, prom- Michigan in implementing an innovative pre­ from the People's Republic of China where ises of reform have been broken by the ruling paid tuition program. they participated in a history-making ceremony government. Mr. Speaker, we cannot afford to Under a typical plan, the parents, grandpar­ involving 13 Chinese professionals in this relax our vigil until lasting change has been ents, or any other interested party may guar­ unique international program which was established in Poland. antee the college education of a child by al- funded by Project HOPE [Health Opportunities In addition to these major political changes, lowing them to pay a child's tuition at any time for People Everywhere]. On January 9, 1989, wages will be indexed to compensate workers after the child's birth. The prepaid tuition pay­ Dr. McCallum presented master of science and retirees up to 80 percent for any increase ment is pooled together with similar payments degrees in Health Services Administration in the cost of living. The Government has also from other parents in an invested sinking fund. from UAB to these professionals during grad­ promised greater freedom of expression by al- When a participating child has been accepted uation ceremonies at Xian Medical University. loting Solidarity a half hour of television time by and enrolls in the school of his or her The students also received master's degrees and 1 hour of radio time per week. A union- choice, the trust will pay the tuition of the from the Chinese university. Taking part in the 6656 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS April 13, 1989 ceremonies was Professor Chen Minzhang, broadest possible composition to facilitate into motor fuel. I believe that the Treasury De­ Minister of Public Health for the People's Re­ dialog. The precise composition of the group partment should issue this clarification, and I public of China. would be determined by the President and hope that it will be forthcoming soon so that The professionals, 12 physicians and a Secretary of State in consultation with our ETBE may begin to move into the market­ mathematician, are the most recent graduates Asian partners. My resolution does call for the place. from this unique, joint educational venture with convening of annual summit meetings among However, I am concerned that once ETBE's Xian Medical University and UAB. For the past Pacific rim leaders, on the model of the ·G-7 status with regard to the blenders credit is 3 years, they have been students in a joint meetings. clarified, foreign interests may use a loophole master's degree program in health services Mr. Speaker, in pressing for the establish­ in the tariff laws to import ETBE into the administration which required them to spend 2 ment of a Pacific Basin Forum, Congress will United States duty free and take advantage of years of study at XMU and a year at the demonstrate its interest in and support of new the blenders credit. The result would be that school of health related professionals at UAB. diplomatic initiatives to deal with the rapid companies could tap the U.S. Treasury The graduates completed the coursework at economic and political developments around through the blenders credit to stimulate for­ UAB in August 1988, and finished their practi­ the world. At a time when the Soviet Union eign production rather than domestic produc­ cal experience at hospitals in China in Decem­ has been making new overtures to Asia to tion of ethanol. ber. strengthen its trade and diplomatic ties with The harmonized tariff schedule includes a In addition to the 13 master's graduates, 2 the Far East, the United States must respond tariff on imported ethanol to offset the tax in­ other graduates are working on doctoral de­ with forward-thinking proposals to strengthen centive provided for domestic sales of etha­ grees in the United States, 1 at the University the trans-Pacific relationship. This proposal is nol. This tariff is designed to prevent imported of Iowa and the other at UAB. a modest, but essential, first step. ethanol from taking advantage of an incentive I am extremely proud of the accomplish­ I urge my colleagues to join me in calling for established to promote the development of ments of UAB and the faculty of the school of the establishment of a Pacific Basin Forum. domestic ethanol production. However, ETBE health related professionals in this historic is a new product which was not considered educational undertaking and want to congratu­ AMENDS THE HARMONIZED when the tariff on ethanol imports was estab­ late Dr. McCallum, Dr. Blayney, and Dr. TARIFF SCHEDULE lished. Houser for their leadership in this program. The bill my colleagues and I are introducing will close the loophole that would allow ETBE HON. DAVID E. SKAGGS imports to escape the ethanol tariff, before RESOLUTION CALLING FOR THE OF COLORADO anyone begins to take advantage of it. I urge ESTABLISHMENT OF A PACIFIC IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES my colleagues to join me as cosponsors of BASIN FORUM Thursday, April 13, 1989 this bill, so that the incentives we have cre­ Mr. SKAGGS. Mr. Speaker, I am today intro­ ated to spur domestic ethanol production are HON. MEL LEVINE ducing legislation which would amend the har­ not exported through a tariff loophole. OF CALIFORNIA monized tariff schedule with respect to duty IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES rates for certain ski apparel and sporting TRIBUTE TO MARCIAL "ROD" Thursday, April 13, 1989 gloves. RODRIGUEZ, MAYOR OF NOR­ Mr. LEVINE of California. Mr. Speaker, As my colleagues know, the Ways and WALK, CA today I am introducing legislation calling for Means Committee will only consider tariff leg­ the establishment of a Pacific Basin Forum for islation introduced by April 14. Therefore, I am HON. ESTEBAN EDWARD TORRES the discussion of economic, diplomatic, and sponsoring this legislation because I believe it deserves the committee's consideration. OF CALIFORNIA other issues unique to the region. I am IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES pleased to be joined by the chairman and ranking member of the Subcommittee on CLOSING A LOOPHOLE IN OUR Thursday, April 13, 1989 Asian and Pacific Affairs, Mr. SOLARZ and Mr. TARIFF LAWS Mr. TORRES. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to LEACH. bring to the attention of my colleagues the This legislation is to lend support to propos­ HON. RICHARD J. DURBIN distinguished public service career of my als made by former Secretary of State Shultz OF ILLINOIS friend, Rod Rodriguez, mayor of the city of and Secretary Baker that we establish regular, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Norwalk, CA. Later this month, Mayor Rodri­ formalized discussions at a very high level guez will complete his term as president of among nations bordering the Pacific rim. Thursday, April 13, 1989 the California Contract Cities Association. In The need for such a forum is demonstrated Mr. DURBIN. Mr. Speaker, today I am intro­ this capacity, he has dedicated himself to rep­ by the increasing importance of Pacific rim na­ ducing legislation along with my colleagues resenting the needs and interests of contract tions in the world's economic and political af­ Mr. DORGAN of North Dakota and Mr. AKAKA cities throughout the State of California. fairs. The past few decades have been a dra­ of Hawaii, to close all loopholes in our tariff During his tenure as president, the associa­ matic shift in the international distribution of laws regarding ethyl tertiary butyl ether tion has added six additional cities as mem­ power, as formerly underdeveloped nations of [ETBE], an exciting new ethanol-based fuel bers and has taken an active role in litigating the Far East have become major players in component. a new property tax/revenue distribution formu­ the international arena. The Pacific century is ETBE is an oxygenated fuel that is pro­ la to benefit the member cities. At various not merely around the corner, it is here now. duced by mixing ethanol and isobutylene and government hearings and meetings, Rod has The United States has a vital role to play in reacting the mixture over heat with a catalyst. been an outstanding ambassador on behalf of these developments. We are, after all, a Pacif­ Each gallon of ETBE contains approximately the contract cities. ic rim nation, with a great deal at stake in the 43 percent ethanol. Its oxygen content has Currently, Rod is serving his second term as economic success and political stability and made ETBE attractive as a possible compo­ mayor of Norwalk. First elected to the Nor­ maturity of the region. While our relationship nent of our Nation's clean air strategy, and walk City Council in 1982, he served as mayor with most nations of the Pacific basin has tra­ companies in both the oil industry and the eth­ in 1985, and was reelected to the city council ditionally been close, increasing trade frictions anol industry are working hard to commercial­ in 1986. Prior to his election to the city coun­ and changing security requirements threaten ize this new product. cil, he served as a member of Norwalk Plan­ to place new strains on these ties. It is cruci&i ETBE's introduction into the marketplace ning Commission from 1974 to 1982. In 1973, that we establish an international forum to dis­ awaits a clarification from the Department of he served on the city's Historical Heritage cuss and coordinate issues of mutual concern. the Treasury that ETBE is eligible for the Commission. This resolution does not explicitly define blenders tax credit for alcohol fuel mixtures, a In addition to his association and city coun­ how this forum should be constructed, or Federal tax incentive established by the Con­ cil responsibilities, Rod is a trustee on the Los which nations should be members, although it gress to spur development of domestic, re­ Angeles County Sanitation District and serves indicates that the group should have the newable alternative fuels that can be mixed on the Private Industry Council for SELACO, April 13, 1989 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 6657 on the board of directors for the United has sponsored Angolan war victims to visit the tims received successful medical treatment States/Mexico Sister Cities Association, and United States recently for medical aid. Dr. at the United Hospitals Medical Center in on the Southeast Area Animal Control Author­ Chavis' detailed testimony and supportive Newark, New Jersey. This treatment was documents should be of considerable interest made possible through the great outpouring ity Board. He is the first vice president of the of concern and support from the city of Hispanic Elected Local Officials [HELO], to this committee. Newark, New Jersey and from the doctors serves on the transportation committee for the TESTIMONY OF REV. BENJAMIN F. CHAVIS, JR., and staff of United Hospitals Medical League of California Cities, and a member of CONCERNING HUMAN RIGHTS VIOLATIONS OF Center, especially the efforts of Dr. Adewale the Cerritos College Resource Advisory UNITA AGAINST THE PEOPLE OF ANGOLA Troutman, Dr. Bruel Staggers, and Mayor Board. Rod is also a member of the Norwalk Mr. Chairman and Members of the Sub­ Sharpe James. Rotary, Moose, Elks, and the American committee on Africa, I am submitting this For the purposes of this testimony, I re­ Legion. statement to you on behalf of the Commis­ quest that the following documents be en­ sion for Racial Justice of the 1. 7 million­ tered as part of my testimony and be en­ Rod was born in Norwalk and attended member United Church of Christ concern­ tered as part of the record of this important local schools before joining the U.S. Air Force ing our investigation and monitoring of the hearing: in 1952 where he served as a crewmember I situation in the People's Republic of Angola (1) "Report of the visit of African Ameri­ airborne radio operator until his honorable dis­ in regard to continued human rights viola­ can Church and community leaders to the charge in 1956. In 1952 he married the former tions and atrocities committed by Jonas Sa­ People's Republic of Angola: findings of Jennie Sevillano and they have two children, vimbi and UNITA against the people of fact" Michael and Peggy; and three grandchildren. Angola. We are pleased that the subcommit­ <2> Letter to President George Bush Rod attended the University of San Francisco tee is conducting this hearing because we signed by over 100 church leaders from believe that all members of the Congress of throughout the United States calling for and has been a successful insurance agent the United States should be informed of the the termination of U.S. support for UNITA, for the Prudential Insurance Co. for the past truth about UNITA and thousands of per­ dated March 8, 1989. 20 years. sons who have been victimized by UNITA's <3> Affidavits sworn on April 1, 1989 by, The distinguished career and public service terrorist actions in Angola. Gabriela Nambongo; Bernarda N'Guvulu; record of Rod Rodriguez speaks for itself. He The United Church of Christ has had a Rufino Octaviano; Fernando Segunda; Cle­ has served the California Contract Cities As­ long standing involvement and interest in mentina Cassova; and Iria Geremias. sociation with distinction and honor. Mr. Angola which dates back well over 100 Today, Angola has the highest amputee Speaker, I ask that my colleagues join me in years. Our church sent some of the first rate per capita of any nation in the world. Protestant missionaries to Angola and was The majority of these amputees are chil­ commending Marcial "Rod" Rodriguez for his responsible for the building of educational dren and women who have been indiscrimi­ outstanding contributions to the people of institutions, hospitals and other social insti­ nately and viciously attacked directly by California. tutions which continue to serve the people UNITA's soldiers or who have been maimed of Angola. Our sister church in Angola is as a result of land mines deliberately plant­ the Evangelical Congregational Church of ed in civilian areas in Angola by UNITA. CONFLICT IN ANGOLA Angola, which is headquartered in Huambo, We therefore, call upon the Sub-commit­ Angola. As a result of our work and contract tee on Africa of the house foreign relations HON. MERVYN M. DYMALL Y with our fellow church leaders in Angola, committee to express opposition to United OF CALIFORNIA we came to have direct knowledge of the States support of UNITA. We recommend human rights abuses of UNITA. that the United States Government should IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES I personally had the opportunity to visit establish full diplomatic recognition of the Thursday, April 13, 1989 Angola on two occasions in 1988, once in People's Republic of Angola. We recom­ April and later in August, at which time, I mend that the United States Government Mr. DYMALL Y. Mr. Speaker, the situation in led a 19-person delegation of African Ameri­ should through the appropriate bodies of Southern Africa today deserves our critical at­ can Church and civil rights leaders on a the United States Congress grant medical tention. In particular, the current policy of the fact-finding mission to Angola. After visit­ aid and other development aid to Angola to United States in support of Jonas Savimbi and ing provinces in the south, central and assist in the recognition and economic devel­ UNITA serves as an obstacle to peace in northern regions of Angola and after inter­ opment of Angola. Angola and throughout the region of Southern viewing numerous persons throughout We in the church community believe that Angola who had been victimized by UNITA. the current policies of the Bush administra­ Africa. Our delegation issued a detailed report enti­ tion toward Angola are immoral, illegal and I have been to Angola and I have met per­ tled, "Report on the visit of African Ameri­ unjust. It is our prayer that both the House sonally with the President of Angola, His Ex­ can Church and community leaders to the and the Senate will take appropriate meas­ cellency Eduardo Dos Santos. President Dos People's Republic of Angola". We found ures so that peace can be assured in Angola, Santos emphasized that the people and Gov­ conclusive evidence that UNITA has main­ Namibia and throughout Southern Africa. ernment of Angola want peace and Angola tained a continuous pattern and strategy of It is our prayer that the government of the wants better relations with the United States. attacking unarmed civilians in Angola, a ma­ United States will enact comprehensive Therefore, this hearing today has important jority of whom are innocent women and sanctions against the racist regime of apart­ implications for Members of Congress who children. In addition, we saw evidence of heid South Africa. The situation in Angola where UNITA has planted land mines and is one of the keys to peace in Southern are committed to global peace and justice. other explosives deliberately in civilian Africa. The people of Angola, the churches We were all very pleased at the signing of the areas, particularly in paths to local schools in Angola, and the government of Angola recent peace accords between Angola, Cuba, and hospitals. have all expressed their great desire for a and South Africa. It appears, however, that Most recently, the commission for racial lasting peace. The Congress of the United continued U.S. military and financial support of justice of the United Church of Christ spon­ States has both a legislative and a moral re­ UNITA will serve to undermine the basic prin­ sored a delegation of Angola war victims to sponsibility to help bring a lasting peace to ciples and thrust of these peace accords. visit the United States for medical treat­ Angola by helping to change the present ment from November 3, 1988 to April 2, course of U.S. foreign policy. Thank you for The fact that Angola has the highest ampu­ 1989. Of the eight-person delegation from permitting me to speak on this critical issue. tee rate per capita of any Nation in the world Angola, six were victims of UNITA land which is attributed in the main to the indis­ mines and attacks. Five members of this del­ REPORT ON THE VISIT OF AFRICAN AMERICAN criminate victimization of Angolan civilians, egation were children. Four of these chil­ CHURCH AND COMMUNITY LEADERS TO THE particularly women and children is ground for dren had lost legs as a result of UNITA land PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF ANGOLA, AUGUST 7- great concern about UNITA's participation in mines. Another child, twelve year old Ber­ 24, 1988 this victimization. The violations of human narda N'Guvulu was paralyzed from the FINDINGS OF FACT rights by UNIT A have been well documented. waist down because UNITA had shot her in the back during a UNITA attack on her vil­ min F. Chavis, Jr., executive director of the Iria Geremias was a victim of a combined ACKNOWLEDGMENT United Church of Christ Commission for Racial attack by UNITA and South African mili­ The editor gratefully acknowledges the Justice who has investigated UNITA and who tary forces. All six of the Angolan war vie- special support and assistance he received in

29-059 0-90-32 (Pt. 5) 6658 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS April 13, 1989 preparing this report from all of the mem­ 12. Ms. Annette Lawrence, Independent of the war being waged by South Africa and bers of the delegation, with particular Film and Video Producer, Baltimore, Mary­ its surrogate UNITA: visit towns that have thanks going to Lewis Myers, Esq., Deborah land. been destroyed by bombings by the South A. Jackson, Esq., and Damu Smith. 13. Reverend John Mendez, National Pro­ African military forces; visit areas that have gressive Baptist Convention and Pastor, Em­ been atacked by UNITA: and meet with rep­ INTRODUCTION manuel Baptist Church, Winston-Salem, resentatives of women, youth and profes­ In May 1988, the Commission for Racial North Carolina. sionals to discuss the level of their respec­ Justice of the United Church of Christ 14. Attorney Lewis Myers, Office of tive involvement in the development of the . The delegation also had the op­ supported by South Africa and the United gional Director, United Church of Christ, portunity to meet with the official repre­ States. The Executive Director of the Com­ Commission for Racial Justice, Enfield, sentatives of the African National Congress mission for Racial Justice, Rev. Benjamin F. North Carolina. based in Angola. The representatives Chavis, Jr., accepted the invitation to form Those persons selected to serve as mem­ of both national liberation movements ex­ a fact-finding mission for the aforestated bers of the delegation agreed to undertake pressed their support for the four nation purposes. the fact-finding mission with objectivity and peace process underway between Angola, The Commission was allowed to define fairness. The majority of the delegation Cuba, South Africa and the United States. and select the areas and subject matters to members did not have any prior contact They confirmed their hopes that that proc­ be visited and observed in Angola. The task with the People's Republic of Angola or any ess would be successfully concluded. of identifying the members of the delega­ of its representatives before .accepting to It is the fervent desire of the delegation serve on the fact-finding mission. In fact, that the results of this fact-finding mission tion and providing background materials most delegation members were unaware of was assumed by the New York based nation­ will contribute in a meaningful way to help the actual circumstances of the war situa­ bring about an end to the unjust and illegal al office of the Commission. tion in Angola and the role played by the On August 5, 1988, a press conference was war of aggression against the children, Government of the United States. Each women and men of Angola. held in New York to announce the composi­ member of the delegation understood that tion and objectives of the delegation to the the collective findings of the group would be HISTORICAL OVERVIEW People's Republic of Angola. The delegation widely disseminated to the public in order to The People's Republic of Angola, a nation of 19 persons was composed of a distin­ create a better climate for the improvement situated in the southern region of Africa, guished group of 11 African American of relations between the United States and occupies a land area of 481,351 square Iniles church leaders representing local churches Angola. The delegation was also cognizant making it one of the largest countries in in the United Church of Christ, United that its findings would be viewed critically Africa. According to 1985 estimates, the Methodist Church, Baptist Church, and the by some parties who hold firm views about population of Angola was approximately 8.6 African Methodist Episcopal Church; 2 at­ Angola and the current war situation. With million. Generally, the population of the torneys, 2 community activists and 4 com­ this in mind, each delegation member recog­ capital city Luanda has been placed at munication specialists from 10 different nized that his/her task would not be an easy about 600,000 inhabitants. Today, however, states in the United States of America.• one. due to the war situation in the country, the The members of the delegation were as The central objectives of the delegation's population within the city has grown to follows: trip to the People's Republic of Angola nearly 2 million. 1. Reverend Benjamin F. Chavis, Jr.-Del­ were: Cl) to engage in a fact-finding mission The primary products exported from egation Leader, Executive Director, United in order to learn first hand some of the re­ Angola are oil, diamonds and coffee. The Church of Christ, Commission for Racial ality of the situation within that country principal trading partners are Portugal, Justice, New York, New York. today, particularly the effect of South Afri­ East Germany, France, Sweden, Nether­ 2. Reverend Wendell Anthony, Pastor, ca's continued invasion of Angolan territory; lands, Soviet Union, United States, Cuba Fellowship Chapel, United Church of (2) to investigate reports of some of the and West Germany.1 Christ, Detroit, Michigan. atrocities committed against the people of The first recorded contact by the Portu­ 3. Reverend Mary Anne Bellinger, Pastor, Angola by South Africa's surrogate, UNITA, guese with Angola occurred in 1482. Over a Newberry African Methodist Episcopal led by Jonas Savimbi; <3> to strengthen the period of 400 years, the population of Church, Atlanta, Georgia. relationship between the churches of Angola was devastated by the cruel and in­ 4. Ms. Linda Kay Brown, Communications Angola and African American churches in human slave trade. In fact, Angola was one Consultant, The Publicity Works, Atlanta, the United States; (4) to conduct a mission of the African countries most affected by Georgia. of goodwill and to help improve the rela­ the slave trade given that its population was 5. Reverend Irvine Bryer, Pastor, Corona tionship between the people of Angola and depleted by the millions. Congregational Church, Queens, New York. the people of the United States; and (5) to Angola was subjected to 500 years of Por­ 6. Reverend Edwin R. Edmonds, Pastor, observe some aspects of the progress and de­ tuguese colonial rule. Throughout Angola's Dixwell United Church of Christ, New velopment of the Angolan economy, culture history there was resistance to the subjuga­ Haven, Connecticut. and society. tion imposed by the Portuguese. In 1961, 7. Mr. Lamont Gonzalez, Professor, De­ During the delegation's two week stay in the armed struggle for national liberation partment of Radio, Television and Film, Angola it was possible to meet with the began in earnest. In 1974, the Portuguese Howard University, Washington, D.C. President of the People's Republic of army overthrew the government of Portu­ 8. Attorney Deborah A. Jackson, First Angola, His Excellency Jose Eduardo dos gual after unsuccessfully fighting for 13 Vice-President, American Association of Ju­ Santos and other high ranking officials years against Angola's liberation move­ both within the government and the ruling ments. These events contributed to the Jan­ rists, New York, New York. MPLA Workers' Party on a national and uary 1975 agreement between Angola's 9. Reverend Garland Jones, Mount Calva­ provincial level; visit the provinces of three liberation movements, including the ry Baptist Church, Richmond, Virginia. popularly supported MPLA, known as the 10. Mr. Philip M. Jones, Professor, Depart­ Luanda, Huambo, Cabinda, Huila, Cunene and Cuando Cubango: exchange views with Alvor Accord. 2 The groups were to share ment of Radio, Television and Film, Howard representatives of the Angolan Council of power with Portugal in a transitional gov­ University, Washington, DC. Churches and pastors of local churches; errunent leading to democratic elections 11. Ms. Melba Kgositsile, Anti-apartheid attend and participate in local church serv­ throughout the country. Activist, New York, New York. ices; interview Angolan children, women and The Central Intelligence Agency of the men who have been displaced, mutilated, United States deliberately undermined this Footnotes at end of article. traumatized or have lost relatives as a result agreement, according to former CIA Angola April 13, 1989 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 6659 Task Force Chief John Stockwell and other dicated that as many as one in fifty <50> fined principles of international law, includ­ former U.S. government officials, by provid­ mothers die in childbirth. Both of these fig­ ing provisions of the Geneva Conventions. ing the FNLA and UNITA with covert mili­ ures are reported to be one of the highest in 4. These attacks by UNITA on the civilian tary assistance. It has now been documented the world. population, particularly on the children and that UNITA's leader, Jonas Savimbi, was Although it is difficult to get accurate women, are clearly designed to create fear working during that period in conjunction counts, antipersonnel mines and other and terror in an effort to destabilize the with the Portuguese secret police against weapons used by UNITA have mutilated government of the People's Republic of theMPLA. 10,000 to 15,000 women and children. Be­ Angola. In October 1975, thousands of South Afri­ tween 15,000 and 20,000 children have been 5. Land mines have been deliberately can troops invaded Angola along with mer­ orphaned or abandoned. It is estimated that placed by UNITA in areas where children cenaries, UNITA and FNLA forces and there are at least 690,000 persons that have frequently walk and play and have resulted launched a massive attack on Luanda. The been displaced within their own country, 80 in the mutilation of close to 20,000 women MPLA appealed to the international com­ percent of whom are women and children. and children. One of the victims interviewed munity for assistance and Cuba responded. According to the Angolan Secretariat for by the delegation at a health center admin­ The MPLA forces, with Cuban assistance, War Veterans, as of December 1987, there istered by the International Red Cross in repelled the South African troops, forcing were only some 24,000 persons receiving as­ Huambo province was Veronica Salameh, them to retreat to Namibia which they sistance with about 34% of them being am­ age 10, who stated "my right leg was injured occupy illegally in violation of various putees. The limited resources make it ex­ after stepping on a UNITA planted land United Nations resolutions. On November tremely difficult to serve the additional mine while I was playing with a group of 11, 1975 the MPLA declared the independ­ thousands of persons needing assistance. children.•• ence of the People's Republic of Angola. Currently Angola is considered to be the 6. The wanton disregard by the UNITA The South African invasion and the rev­ amputee capital of the world. forces for the safety and well-being of the elations of the United States covert role ral­ Angolan civilian population is a direct viola­ lied African opinion to the side of the The delegation met with officials in the Secretariat for Social Affairs, Secretariat tion of the right to life, liberty and security MPLA and the Organization of African of person as guaranteed by the Universal Unity pledged support to the new for War Veterans, Ministry of Health, Min­ istry of Defense, Ministry of Foreign Af­ Declaration of Human Rights, and the MPLA government. Since then every nation International Convenant on Civil and Politi­ in the world has established diplomatic rela­ fairs, Ministry of State and Energy Produc­ tion and other representatives of the gov­ cal Rights. tions with Angola except the United States 7. The vicious and indiscriminate attacks and South Africa. South Africa has invaded ernment and MPLA Workers' Party who candidly described the current situation by UNITA have resulted in betwen 15,000 to Angola repeatedly since 1975 and its troops 20,000 children being orphaned and aban­ until now have maintained a virtual perma­ within the country and answered questions raised by members of the delegation. Addi­ doned. nent occupation of the southern part of the 8. Large numbers of children have been country. South Africa has also continued to tionally, meetings were held with represent­ atives of the Council of Evangelical Church­ forced to witness the murder of their par­ ·oe the principal military backer of UNITA ents and friends and the destruction of their and its troops have fought side by side with es of Angola, including the United Method­ ist Church, the Baptist Church, the Evan­ homes by UNITA bandits thereby resulting them in several battles with Angolan troops. in serious psychological problems. Since proclaiming their independence the gelical Congregational Church and local pastors and lay leaders from various prov­ 9. The health situation in Angola has de­ people of Angola have fought tirelessly to teriorated as a direct result of the war. The be free, independent from foreign rule, at inces. Meetings were also held with persons from the different social sectors represent­ infant mortality rate is 100 per 1,000 births peace and to have the opportunity to devel­ with a much higher rate in the war zones. op their economy and provide education and ing women, youth and lawyers which pro­ vided further detailed information about Several health centers and facilities in other social services for all Angolan citizens. southern Angola have been attacked and de­ These significant efforts have been frustrat­ some of the social, economic and political developments within Angola. The delega­ stroyed by UNITA. ed and thwarted by the continued interven­ 10. Activities by UNITA such as the sabo­ tion by South Africa and the United States tion had an opportunity to meet and ex­ change views with the representatives of tage of communication facilities, the placing as well as the terrorist attacks by the Preto­ of land mines in areas of crop cultivation, ria and Washington-backed UNITA bandits. the U.S.-based oil companies of Chevron­ Gulf, Texaco and Conoco who live and work the stealing of cattle and implements, and FINDINGS OF FACT in Angola. the destruction of villages refusing to lend From August 10-22, 1988, the 19-member Based on the documentation, meetings, support to UNITA forces constitute gross delegation of African American church and interviews, visits and observations, Findings and flagrant violations of basic and funda­ community leaders traveled throughout var­ of Fact by the delegation were made in the mental human rights as defined by the Uni­ ious provinces of Angola to conduct a fact­ following areas: versal Declaration of Human Rights, the finding mission regarding the effect of I. Human Rights Violations Committed by International Convenant on Civil and Politi­ South Africa's continued invasion of Ango­ UNITA in Angola; cal Rights and the International Covenant lan territory and atrocities committed II. The Impact of South Africa's Invasion on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights. against the people of Angola by South Afri­ on the People's Republic of Angola; 11. Thousands of Angolans have been dis­ ca's surrogate, UNITA, led by Jonas Sa­ III. The State of the Church in the Peo­ placed from their villages and communities vimbi. The delegation visited the northern­ ple's Republic of Angola; and as a result of the atrocities committed by most province Cabinda and the southern­ IV. Relations Between the People's Re­ UNITA. Several persons at the resettlement most province Cunene as well as Luanda, public of Angola and the United States of camp of Lufinda outside of Lubango, the Huambo, Huila and Cuando Cubango. In America. province capital of Huila, spoke about the each province, it was possible to meet with massacre of 200 persons which forced them political as well as religious leaders and I. HUMAN RIGHTS VIOLATIONS BY UNITA IN to flee their homes and possessions. have frank and open discussion about the ANGOLA 12. Many church leaders and members situation in their respective areas. The dele­ 1. The conduct of the South African sur­ have been subjected to torture and have gation had an opportunity to observe first­ rogate force UNITA, which also receives been murdered by UNITA in various parts hand the degree of devastation and human substantial military and financial assistance of the country. Some specific instances re­ suffering caused by the unjust and illegal from the United States, is covered by appli­ ported to the delegation include the follow­ war waged by South Africa and its surrogate cable provisions of international law and ing: UNITA. United Nations resolutions. These provi­ In September 1987, Deacon Garcia Visits were made to orphanages and cen­ sions include but are not limited to the 1907 Kia.la of the Evangelical Baptist Church ters for persons, primarily young children Haque Convention, 1949 Geneva Conven­ was killed along with his wife and 5 children and women, mutilated from stepping on tion and the 1977 Additional Protocol, the in an attack by UNITA in Kibocolo. land mines planted by UNITA or viciously Nuremburg Principles and the UN Universal On September 4, 1987, Rev. Frederico attacked and dismembered by UNITA Declaration of Human Rights. Tchingulo of the Apostolic Faith Church in forces. International relief agencies have re­ 2. Children, women, men and the elderly Angola was killed in a road attack by ported that women and children are being have become the main targets of attack by UNITA in Bengo. singled out as targets by UNITA forces "in South Africa's surrogate, UNITA, led by On March 20, 1987, two lay leaders of order to terrorize the population and create Jonas Savimbi since 1975. the Apostolic Faith Church, Martinho Chi­ instability." 3 In the areas directly affected 3. During the last 12 months in particular, la.la and Antunes Tadeu, were killed by by the war, UNICEF has estimated that up UNITA has willfully and purposefully tar­ UNITA in Bie province; another lay leader to 37 percent of children die before the age geted the civilian population of Angola for killed in 1987 in Benguela, Huambo was Er­ of 5. A 1987 Angolan government report in- attacks by its forces in violation of well-de- nesto Nanga. 6660 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS April 13, 1989 (d) In 1987, Mrs. Mafuta of the Evangeli­ churches of the Christian faith, as well as Recommendations cal Baptist Church was killed in a car at­ institutions of indegenous traditional reli­ 1. The United States government should tacked by UNITA in Vige province while in gions, have been able to freely practice their immediately establish full diplomatic rela­ route to the General Assembly of her de­ religious beliefs, activities and programs. tions with the People's Republic of Angola. nomination. 3. During the 493 years of colonial rule 2. The United States government should On August 2, 1986, Rev. Diogo Pascoal under the Portuguese, the Roman Catholic end all funding for UNITA or any group, in­ Antonio of the United Methodist Church Church enjoyed a privileged status while dividual or State that commits acts of ag­ and his 4 sons were massacred by UNITA. many of the Protestant churches were for­ gression to destabilize the sovereign nation (f) On May 19, 1986, lay leader Benjamin bidden and persecuted. Thousands of of the People's Republic of Angola. Guendaelamba of the Apostolic Faith Protestant church leaders and members 3. The United States Congress should pro­ Church was killed by a UNITA placed land were imprisoned or murdered by the Portu­ vide emergency and long term foreign aid mine in Huambo. gese authorities. and economic development assistance to the (g) On May 15, 1986, the treasurer of a 4. During the period of the Angolan lib­ People's Republic of Angola to assist nation­ local Apostolic Faith Church in Bie was eration struggle from 1961-1975, thousands al reconstruction efforts necessary due to killed in a road attack by UNITA. of church members and leaders, both the war situation. (h) In 1986, an elderly Evangelical Congre­ Protestant and Catholic, were murdered and gational Church of Angola churchman, 4. The United States government should tortured in prison by Portugese authorities. remove any and all obstacles it has placed Pedro Nafilo, along with two churchwomen, Some of the specific cases brought to the at­ Nsenga Nkosokelo and Kitata Maria, were on the participation of the People's Repub­ tention of the delegation by local churches lic of Angola in international financial insti­ killed by UNITA in Kibocolo village. included the following 20 persons from the m February 1985, Matilde Irene Bumba tutions such as the International Monetary Evangelical Reformed Church of Angola: Fund and the World Bank. Ucuahamba, the 11 year old daughter of Rev. Joao Goncalves Rev. Ucuahamba of the Evangelical Congre­ 5. The United Nations Commission on (2) Rev. Antonio Duarte da Costa Human Rights should investigate the .gross gational Church in Huambo was killed by a (3) Rev. Timoteo Malanda land mine. and flagrant human rights violations com­ In 1984, UNITA forces planted a land <4 > Rev. Daniel N geto mitted against the Angolan people by mine on the roadway which exploded and (5) Rev. Francisco Antonio UNITA and other mercenary groups. killed four <4> United Methodist Church (6) Pedro Banza with his sons and neph- 6. The United States must impose compre­ leaders-Rev. Gasper Miguel Neto, Rev. ews hensive sanctions on South Africa and take Aragao Jose Mateus, Rev. Felix Cassange, <7> Santos Pedro Banza and his sons strong diplomatic measures to pressure Pre­ and Deacon Domingos Francisco. <8 > Ilido Marcos Pedro Banza and his son toria to end its policies of military aggres­ On November 10, 1981, Rev. Baptista <9 > Fonseca Pedro Banza sion, destabilization and apartheid. Cassoma, General Secretary of the Apostol­ UO> Pastor Manuel Lucas Kanga ic Church in Angola, was killed in a road NOTES attack by UNITA. <11 >Pastor Manuel da Costa m In January 1976, Rev. Carlos Epu­ <12> Jose da Silva Mayakala •The delegation was especially pleased to have as mumu Julio of the Evangelical Congrega­ (13) Pastor Afonso Mujinga the most senior member, Dr. Edwin R. Edmonds, (14) Mario Patricio Chairman of the Commission for Racial Justice and tional Church of Angola, whose son was a Professor of Sociology at the University of Con­ commander in the MPLA, was murdered by <15> Jose Calunga necticut. Dr. Edmonds has had an outstanding UNITA. (16) Bernardo Kinguzu career as a church leader within the 1.7 million <17> Neves Diogo II. THE IMPACT OF SOUTH AFRICA'S INVASION ON member United Church of Christ denomination. <18> Domingos Miguel 1 THE PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF ANGOLA Angola: A Matter of Justice by Cherri D. (19) Elder Antonio Tutunguila Waters, PhD., Africa Committee, Division of Over­ 1. The August 1975 incursion by the (20) Pastor Manuel Kela seas Ministries, National Council of the Churches South African Defense Force into the Peo­ 4. The South African invasion of Angola of Christ in the USA <1987). ple's Republic of Angola constitute<;' a .viola­ in 1975 included the terrorist strategy of a The liberation movements at that time were: tion of the sovereignty and territorial mteg­ murdering hundreds of church leaders sup­ the Popular Movement for the Independence of rity of that country in violation of the Angola CMPLA>, the National Front for the Libera­ portive of the MPLA. tion of Angola CFNLA>. and the National Union for United Nations Charter and other principles 5. Many church pastors and leaders have 4 the Total Independence of Angola CUNITA>. of international law. been murdered in Angola since 1975 by 3 United Nations Children's Fund Report on 2. The South African invasion has caused UNITA. Specifically, UNITA has murdered Angola <1987>. inestimable damage to the economic infra­ and mutilated pastors and members of the 4 The South African government does not deny structure of Angola, including but not limit­ following Angolan churches: United Meth­ that its armed forces have crossed the territorial ed to, areas of agriculture, transportation border of the People's Republic of Angola since odist Church; Baptist Church; Evangelical August 1975 and have occupied parts of Angola for and public services. Baptist Church; Evangelical Congregation 3. The invasion by South Africa has re­ extended periods of time up until August 1988. Church; Apostolic Church; and the Evangel­ These actions on the part of the South African De­ sulted in the displacement of hundreds of ical Church of Angola. fense Force constitute an "act of aggression" as de­ thousands of Angolans from the rural areas, 6. Members and leaders of Protestant and fined by Resolution CXXXIX> 3314 of the United placing considerable strain on the social and Roman Catholic churches as well as leaders Nations General Assembly in Article 1: "Aggression human services available in the cities, par­ of traditional African religions are all in is the use of armed force by a State against the sov­ ticularly in Luanda and Huambo. A dispor­ ereignty, territorial integrity or political independ­ support of the call for peace in Angola and ence of another State, or in any other manner in­ tionate number of the displaced are chil­ the immediate cessation of atrocities being dren, many of whom are orphans, and consistent with the Charter of the United Nations. committed by UNITA. 0 women. 7. There is a separation of Church and • lt should be noted that as of September l, 1988 it 4 The invasion by South Africa has re­ State in Angola. was reported that all South African military forces qui~ed the government of Angola to. divert had withdrawn from Angolan territory pursuant to millions of dollars of its resources which are 8. There is a constructive, working rela­ tionship between the Churches and the gov­ an agreement reached in July 1988 between Angola, needed for the development of social and Cuba, South Africa and the United States. economic programs in the country. This has ernment of the People's Republic of Angola. directly resulted in shortages of health care IV. RELATIONS BETWEEN THE PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST, facilities and health aids for amputees and OF ANGOLA AND THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA COMMISSION FOR RACIAL JUSTICE, mutilated persons. 1. A strong and sincere desire to have New York, NY, Mar. 8, 1989. 5. The government of the U~ited ~~ates peace and to establish normal relations with The PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES, has directly and indirectly supplied militar~ the government of the United States was The White House, Washington, DC. and financial assistance to the South Afri­ clearly expressed by Angolan government DEAR MR. PRESIDENT: On behalf of the can surrogate UNITA. This assistance has officials at all levels. Commission for Racial JustiCe of the 1. 7 been used in attempts to destabilize the sov­ 2. The Reagan Administration's continued million member United Church of Christ, I ereign government of Angola in clear viola­ military and economic assistance to UNITA am writing to make an urgent appeal to you tion of international law. undermines the prospects for a lasting concerning the injustice of the present for­ III. THE STATE OF THE CHURCH IN THE PEOPLE'S peace in the region. eign policy of your administration toward REPUBLIC OF ANGOLA 3. The People's Republic of Angola does the People's Republic of Angola. I have 1. There is freedom of religion in the Peo­ about a $1 billion volume of business with asked other ministers of the United Church ple's Republic of Angola. U.S. companies annually and has estab­ of Christ and ministers from other denomi­ 2. Since independence in November 197?, lished itself as a reliable trading partner in nations in the United States, who represent both Protestant and Roman Catholic the international community. millions of African Americans and others April 13, 1989 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 6661 who are faithful Christians, to join in sign­ UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST, passed out when I was hit. I spent three ing this letter. COMMISSION FOR RACIAL JUSTICE, months at the hospital, the Huambo Cen­ We have a moral and a theological respon­ New York, NY, Apr. 1, 1989. tral Hospital, after waiting four days in a sibility to speak out and to act for the cause AFFIDAVIT-BERNARDA N'GUVULU Cachiungo medical post. I learned that my of freedom, justice and peace. We are aware My name is Bernarda N'Guvulu, I am 12 parents fled to the bush after a UNITA that in January of this year you wrote a years old and I come from Chicomba, Huila attack. They came back a while later. letter to Jonas Savimbi, the brutal leader of Province in Angola. On May 17, 1988, our UNITA soliders looted people's homes and the terrorist group named UNITA. We are village was attacked by UNITA. My parents burned them in Cachiungo. We know that very dismayed that you have stated your in­ were working in the hills. It was in the Savimbi sends his troops to do that. They tention to "continue all appropriate and ef­ morning. I was home taking care of my little usually attack at night. They kill many fective assistance to UNITA" inclusive of brother and sister. When I heard the explo­ people; I also know that they plant land mines such as the one I tripped. covert military aid. sion I went outside and I ran to my sister-in­ law's house a few blocks away. It was then After I left the hospital, I was under the Today Angola has the highest amputee care of the Red Cross. When I was brought rate per capita in the world, most of whom that I was shot in my back. I didn't see who shot me, but I know that it was the UNITA to the United States in November, 1988 by are women and children who have been people who attacked because everyone the United Church of Christ, the wound in criminally tortured and victimized by Sa­ talked about that. my right arm was not healed yet. I continue vimbi's UNITA. Now that peace accords My brother and sister-in-law found me to be treated for that here as well as my leg. have been signed between Angola, Cuba and lying in the pathway. When the shooting My leg was amputated at the Huambo Cen­ South Africa, why does the United States stopped. The next morning, they took me to tral Hospital. under your leadership continue to send land the Lubango Central Hospital. After three Here, I didn't have to have new surgery, mines and other military weapons of mass weeks, I was sent to Luanda. In the hospital, but I had a problem with an infection. My death and destruction to UNITA? How can they took the bullet out that was lodged in prosthesis was being fitted but the doctors there be peace in Angola or in southern my spine. I was operated on three times in had to stop it for some time because of the Africa if the United States continues to sup­ Luanda. I could not walk when I canie here infection. They did a treatment on my leg port the terrorism of UNITA? to the United States but the church wanted and now I can wear the prosthesis again We appeal to you, President Bush, in the to help me. without problems. I can walk well and do a name of Christ, to change your policy Here-I had two operations and now I can lot of exercises. Everybody is very kind to us toward Angola in the following ways: move my legs a little. I feel better now. here, the Reverend and his family, the doc­ 1. Terminate immediately all aid and sup­ BERNARDA N'GUVULU. tors and the nurses at the hospital. I port to Jonas Savimbi and UNITA. learned some English. I have 11 brothers 2. Grant full diplomatic recognition to UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST, and sisters in Angola; another brother of COMMISSION FOR RACIAL JUSTICE, mine died in the war in June, 1987. I am the Angola. New York, NY, Apr. 1, 1989. youngest. 3. Support the providing of medical care FERNANDO SEGUNDA. and emergency aid for the tens of thou­ AFFIDAVIT-RUFINO OCTAVIANO sands of victims of the unjust war on My name is Rufino Octaviano, I am 12 UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST, Angola years old and I come from Catumbela, Ben­ guela Province in Angola. On May 27, 1988, COMMISSION FOR RACIAL JUSTICE, Sincerely, I took the IFA to go visit my uncle New York, N. Y., Apr. 1, 1989. Rev. BENJAMIN F. CHAVIS, Jr., and aunt in Lobito. That's when it hap­ AFFIDAVIT-CLEMENTINA CASSOVA Executive Director pened. In the middle of the road the car ex­ . My name is Clementina Cassova, I am 17 ploded. It was because of a UNITA land years old and I come from Chipinla, Huila mine. Province in Angola. The incident in which I Many people take a lift in these cars on UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST, lost my leg happened in the morning of the weekends to visit their relatives. On June 14, 1987. I was going to school in Chi­ COMMISSION FOR RACIAL JUSTICE, that day, there were four adults and five New York, NY, Apr. 1, 1989. pinla. My school is about 5 km from where I children. The other children were older live. Two other girls were walking to school AFFIDAVIT-GABRIELA NAMBONGO than me. All of the adults died when the car with me, one was 12, the other one 15. Sud­ exploded. The children were wounded. They My name is Gabriela Nambongo, I am 12 denly we stepped on something that ex­ all lost legs or arms. We were taken to the ploded. It was a landmine planted by the years old and I come from Cachiungo, Catumbela Hospital. Both my legs were am­ UNITA people. UNITA attacked the villages Huambo Province in Angola. I lost my left putated. I stayed in the hospital for some many times and we knew that when they do leg as a result of a land mine. That hap­ time. Then I was taken to the Red Cross that they also put those mines in the paths pened on the 2nd of September in 1988. In Center to be fitted with a prosthesis. Here and fields. But, as we were walking, we the morning I was walking in a path to in the United States I received a new pros­ didn't know where the mines could exactly school. There were two other girls with me, thesis. I do a lot of exercises and go to the be. one was 10 years old-the other one 11. We hospital every two days. I feel must better So it happened to us! My two friends died stepped on a UNITA land mine that ex­ and I am happy that when I go back to right there. I passed out and when I woke ploded. We didn't know where we could Angola, I will be able to walk. · up I was in the hospital. Someone had taken walk safely. UNITA attacked my village I am happy the Reverend invited us here me to the Huila Central Hospital in Lu­ about a week before. It was at night. They to the United States to receive medical bango. I was told I lost a lot of blood-I lost shot at a lot of people. UNITA killed my treatment. I want to be a doctor when I my right leg. The doctors operated on my grow up in Angola. We want peace. leg, but it was not a very good operation. I mother and my father-I saw them being RUFINO 0CTAVIANO. shot. I ran away with several people-adults stayed in the hospital for about three and children. I went to my Grandmother's weeks. After that I was taken to the orphan­ UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST, age. I never saw my parents again. My par­ house in a nearby village. It was from my COMMISSION FOR RACIAL JUSTICE, Grandmother's house that I continued to go ents disappeared during one of the UNITA New York, NY, Apr. 1, 1989. attacks to the village. I believe they were to school. AFFIDAVIT-FERNANDO SEGUNDA both killed. Then on the 2nd of September, the acci­ My name is Fernando Segunda, I am 16 I was very happy when I learned that dent with the mine happened. We all knew years old and I come from Cachiungo, Mama Gigi Cluma, the Social Worker re­ was that the UNITA people put these mines Huambo Province in Angola. I lost my leg ceived a letter from the Reverend. I was told in the paths, but we don't know where they on April 14, 1988. On that date, we were that I was going to travel to the United were. So when it exploded-I passed out. My celebrating the Angolan Youth Day. Myself States to be trained and receive an artificial uncle took me to the Huambo Central Hos­ and two boys-neighbors of mine were walk­ leg. So we flew to Luanda and then we came pital. I stayed at the hospital for some time. ing in the morning to the Municipality here to the United States in November, Then I went to the Red Cross Center. I was where a rally was going to take place. I was 1988. Here my leg was operated on and I re­ taken to Luanda and then here to the walking in front. Suddenly I stepped on a ceived a prosthesis. United States by the United Church of UNITA land mine that exploded. My two Everybody has been very good to us here. Christ. It was here that I was operated on friends, one 11 years old and the other one We go to the hospital every two days for and fitted for a prosthesis. I feel very well 14-died. treatment. I feel much better, I am able to and I am happy I will be able to walk better. As for me, besides losing my right leg, I walk now. Every Sunday the Reverend takes GABRIELA NAMBONGO. suffered a serious wound to my right arm. I us to a different church. We also visited a 6662 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS April 13, 1989 museum and we met a lot of people. When I vitality in our cities and communities. Yet, for This legislation would, in addition, add two go back to Angola, I will be able to walk two decades, capital investment for public new provisions to the Public Works and Eco­ easily. When I tell my friends about my stay works facilities has declined by all levels of nomic Development Act. One would require in the United States, I can even speak a few government. words of English. the Secretary of Commerce to study local fi­ CLEMENTINA CASSOVA. In its final report last year, "Fragile Founda­ nancing practices for public works projects tions: A Report on America's Public Works," and report biennially to our Committee and UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST, the National Council on Public Works Im­ the Senate Environment and Public Works COMMISSION FOR RACIAL JUSTICE, provement concluded that our infrastructure is Committee. This will provide useful information New York, N. Y., Apr. 1, 1989. scarcely adequate to meet current needs and as we work on infrastructure issues. The other AFFIDAVIT-IRIA GEREMIAS unable to handle future economic growth and provisions would require the Secretary to pro­ My name is Iria Geremias, I am 49 years development. The council recommended sev­ vide technical assistance to local government old. I come from Lubango where I have eral initiatives to help improve our infrastruc­ officials on the use of tax-exempt bonds and lived since 1975 which was when the con­ ture, one of which was the removal of unwar­ frontation started. My home town is Nana­ be of great help to those lacking expertise in ranted limitations on State and local govern­ this complex area of financing. cunde, Cunene Province in Angola. Some ment financing. Clearly, it is time to reassess years ago my husband who is a policeman, I believe it is important that we do all we was transferred to Cunene Province. In 1987 the impact of fiscal and tax policies that he got sick and was hospitalized at the impede revenue-raising capabilities of or can to make it easier to finance needed infra­ Chiulo Mission Clinic. I went to visit him impose undue costs and complex redtape on structure construction and maintenance using there. Then we both took a trip to Lubango. State and local governments. That is what this tax-exempt bonds. The proposals contained in Our buses are small vans we call IFA . It bill is attempting to do. this bill are carefully targeted to serve the was May 13, 1987. That is when the South If enacted, the legislation will help small and greatest number of local governments with a African air attack happened. There were minimum of revenue loss to the Treasury. about 72 other people travelling with us. On medium-sized communities self-finance expen­ top of the van, there was a broken car being sive public works projects by amending the The problems addressed and the tax issues transported for repair. Some of the people Tax Code to ease restrictions on the issuance involved need to be thoroughly understood were riding inside that car. As we reached of tax-exempt bonds imposed by the Tax and openly debated. I hope that we will re­ half way between Chiulo and Cahama, a Reform Act of 1986. ceive valuable comments from all sides on South African plane attacked us. It was First, it would raise the threshold for per­ these matters. 10:00 a.m. in the morning. They bombarded forming arbitrage rebate calculations from $5 the village until 1:00 p.m. in the afternoon. I think our car was the first one they at­ million to $25 million and thereby increase the tacked. Some of the people died, others ran number of small issuers who could benefit. into the bush. My husband who was in the The arbitrage rebate rule added by the 1986 top car managed to escape. act requires that, unless bor:id proceeds are STEUBENVILLE "CITY OF I was hit in my leg. I passed out for a spent 6 months after sale of the bonds, moment, but then, with much difficulty, I excess arbitrage profits must be paid to the MURALS'' dragged myself underneath the car. The Federal Government. The rule was intended South Africans came closer. They were talk­ to eliminate abusive tax-exempt activity and HON. DOUGLAS APPLEGATE ing as they took photos of the car. They remove the profit motive as an incentive to had their faces painted black so people OF OHIO issue tax-exempt bonds. Unfortunately, the would think they were UNITA. We know IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the South Africans and the UNITA rule has severely constrained the use of tax­ people were working together. They saw me, exempt bonds even for necessary and legiti­ Thursday, April 13, 1989 but they thought I was dead. They left me mate public purposes. It has added complicat­ there. I then began to feel the pain. I was ed and costly administrative burdens and Mr. APPLEGATE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today alone. After some time, some local people compliance procedures for all issuers and in­ to recognize the advent of the third year of found me. I was taken to Huila Central Hos­ creased the cost of public works projects be­ the Steubenville City of Murals project. Execu­ pital in Lubango. My leg was operated on cause of the loss to local governments of ar­ tive director of the Downtown Business Asso­ there. My foot and a part of my leg were ciation, Ms. Louise Snider, in Steubenville initi­ amputated. bitrage investment income. Moreover, the 6- I have been here in the United States month timeframe is too short a period in ated the project in March 1986 and has been since November 3, 1988 under sponsorship which to earn investment income or even to a strong advocate in assuring its growth since. of the United Church of Christ and I have spend bond proceeds because of the many The theme of the project is to project the been treated and have received an artificial steps involved in the contracting process. beauty of Steubenville's past into the present foot. while evoking a sense of local pride. The I RIA GEREMIAS. Second, the bill would raise the percentage allowed for private activity related to public project doubles not only as a source of beau­ works projects from 1O percent to 25 percent tification for the downtown area, but also as a without being categorized as a private-activity bigger than life picture album for residents rather than a tax-exempt bond. This would and visitors alike to take a step back in time. ASSISTANCE FOR SMALL ISSU­ enable small government issuers to plan more To date, 10 of the two- and three-story ERS OF TAX-EXEMPT BONDS efficiently, to be more flexible in combining buildings have been completed, and it is pro­ commercial and other facilities to publicly fi­ jected that by 1992, there should be 25, at HON. GLENN M. ANDERSON nance projects and enhance opportunities for which time Steubenville indubitably will be a OF CALIFORNIA public-private cooperation in providing serv­ "City of Murals." As so eloquently written in IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ices. The Tax Act of 1986 reduced the figure "Back to the Wall," an article by Brenda to 1O percent as a technique to control the Thursday, April 13, 1989 Lepley which appeared in Ohio Magazine, volume of tax-exempt bonds resulting in high "the people of Steubenville see all sorts of Mr. ANDERSON. Mr. Speaker, today I join Federal revenue losses. However, the restric­ things-tragedy, charity, and a hint of beauty" with several of my colleagues on the Public tion has resulted in some instances in ineffi­ in the murals. Works and Transportation Committee in intro­ cient and wasteful decisionmaking in order to ducing the Local Government Infrastructure use tax-exempt financing; in other instances, It is at this time, Mr. Speaker, that I ask you Financing Improvement Act of 1989. This bill in downsizing or even canceling some impor­ and my colleagues to join me in recognizing is similar to H.R. 3807 which was reported out tant projects. Reinstating the 25 percent pri­ Steubenville as the City of Murals. I also com­ of our committee last September and which vate-use limit is not expected to result in a mend those involved in their unequalled ex­ was referred jointly to the Ways and Means flood of private-purpose financing activities. It pressions of the past and wish the project Committee. could even be less of a cost burden to Feder­ much continued success. Steubenville truly is There is little doubt that the Nation's infra­ al, State, and local governments, and to the La Belle-the beautiful, as the early settlers structure is the cornerstone to the economic taxpayers in the long run. called it. April 13, 1989 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 6663 PRIME MINISTER MANLEY ity at both Norman Manley and Donald This bill would allow the filing of a customs MOVES QUICKLY TO WEED Sangster International Airports have been protest within the 90-day period remitted after OUT CORRUPTION AFTER terminated; liquidation of customs entry documents. In this As an interim measure, the security duties DRUG SEIZURE previously performed by these private secu­ case, the entry documents did not include a rity company personnel are being undertak­ stamped date of liquidation, as required by HON. GEO. W. CROCKETI, JR. en by official state security, that is to say, law. The attorney pursuing the protest, a well OF MICHIGAN the army and the police; respected customs lawyer, called the local IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Beginning immediately, there will be a customs office to obtain the liquidation date. vigorous and careful recruitment and inten­ Thursday, April 13, 1989 Filing of the protest was based on that date sive training of a highly specialized anti­ received from a temporary Customs employ­ Mr. CROCKETI. Mr. Speaker, I would like drug trafficking unit. This unit will eventu­ ee. When the protest was received in the to commend the Government of Jamaica ally have responsibility for performing in­ telligence, surveillance and security duties local customs office, it was not accepted headed by Prime Minister Michael Manley for at both airports; since it was received 1 day after the expira­ its swift movements in response to the discov­ There is to be an immediate tightening of tion of the 90-day period. The customs em­ ery of over 3,500 pounds of marijuana on procedures involving documentation. The ployee had given the attorney a liquidation board an Air Jamaica aircraft last week. manifest-that is, the transporter's docu­ date that was 1 week later than the actual liq­ Prime Minister Manley has moved quickly to ment containing such information as the uidation, resulting in a late protest. institute measures designed to weed out the nature of the cargo being exported, its desti­ I will appreciate the support of my col­ corruption and negligence that allowed such nation and so on-is to be prepared and leagues for what I believe is a noncontrover­ an incident to occur. On Sunday, April 9, made available in good time to allow for a final checking to be done on all outgoing sial bill that will help a company which was 1989, he issued a statement outlining the cargo loaded onto the aircraft; and wronged by an error of the Customs Service. major changes his government has imple­ Finally, I have advised the new chairman mented including heightened security, more of Air Jamaica that the Government ex­ stringent documentation procedures, and the pects the company to take the strongest CHARLES THOMSON-THE development of a highly specialized antidrug possible action within the organization. I FORGOTTEN AMERICAN trafficking unit. have also made it clear that there will be no Even before this unfortunate incident oc­ political interference whatsoever in the in­ HON.ANDY IRELAND curred, Prime Minister Manley pledged that ternal running of the airline. As a first step, the company has advised OF FLORIDA the war on drugs would be a major focus on me of the immediate dismissal of all persons IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES his administration. His actions in response to who were on duty or otherwise involved in Thursday, April 13, 1989 the seizure of the Air Jamaica plane have the loading of the cargo onto the Air Jamai­ proven his commitment to a resolution of this ca plane on which the drugs were found. Mr. IRELAND. Mr. Speaker, tomorrow April problem and his willingness to cooperate with The management of the airline will be re­ 14, 1989, marks a very momentous anniversa­ the United States in this global war. leasing the names of those being dismissed ry in the history of this Nation, which I now Finally, I would like to call my colleagues' tomorrow. bring to your attention and to the attention of attention the text of Prime Minister Manley's Let me state clearly that the matter does all citizens. On April 14, 1789, Charles Thom­ not end here. The investigations are con­ statement which follows: son who at the time was still Secretary to the tinuing both locally and abroad. The coun­ Continental Congress arrived at Mount Vernon STATEMENT BY JAMAICAN PRIME MINISTER try will be kept informed. The Government MICHAEL MANLEY ON THE AIR JAMAICA is determined to rid Jamaica of the cancer in Virginia. Thomson had been honored by the DRUG FINDS INCIDENT of drug abuse and drug trafficking. First Congress of the United States with the All of us are outraged by the events sur­ In the meantime, I want to make an duty of conveying to George Washington the rounding this latest criminal export of over appeal. Many of you, the decent people, in official notice of his election as the first Presi­ 4,000 pounds of ganja on board an Air Ja­ the airlines, the shipping companies, the dent of the United States. Thomson arrived in maica aircraft last week. This crime was airports, the docks, the waterfront, the Mount Vernon shortly after noontime and at compounded by the inexcusable 'slip cruise ship piers, know what is going on and approximately 1 o'clock in the banquet hall of through' of another three passengers with who is doing it. These people will wreck Ja­ the mansion presented to Washington the ganja at the very moment when negotia­ maica if we do not stop them. It is them or tions were underway for the release of our us. letter from Senator John Langdon of New national aircraft. While you struggle to make a living, they Hampshire, who was President pro tempore of It is clear that only a combination of mon­ put our whole future at risk. Help us win the Senate, announcing Washington's unani­ umental corruption and negligence, for this battle. Come forward with the informa­ mous election. which there can be no excuse, could have al­ tion that we need. Have the courage to take I would like to thank Mr. John W. O'Beirne, lowed this to happen. a stand now. chairman of the American Foundation for Irish What has taken place not only has serious We do not want our children to grow up Heritage for providing me with this informa­ implications for our fragile national econo­ surrounded by drug pushers and to inherit a tion. Mr. O'Beirne's organization has a paint­ my, but is a grave threat to our exports and country destroyed by these big foreign and tourism earnings, which are desperately local criminals, often masquerading as ing done by Mr. Sydney C. King of Milford, VA, needed to sustain us at this time. decent people. Imagine what life would be which is the only accurate artistic portrayal of At the same time, the nation is having to like if you could not go and visit your family the aforementioned historic moment. Later pay dearly through the loss of earnings of abroad in an Air Jamaica plane. this month this painting will be on loan to the vital foreign exchange while also having to We will let you know how to help and you Federal Government and among other places find money to pay the fines imposed for the will be advised accordingly. The time for us it will be displayed at the National Archives. release of the plane. to act is now. In all the hoopla surrounding the 200th an­ When the incident occurred on Monday niversary of our Federal institutions it is some­ last, I gave immediate and firm instructions to the Ministers of National Security and of PRIVATE CUSTOMS BILL what unfortunate that we hear so little about Transport, to pursue the most intensive ex­ INTRODUCED Charles Thomson, a truly remarkable Ameri­ amination of the circumstances surrounding can. One of four orphaned brothers who the incident, and to establish the sources of landed in New Castle, DE, he was a native of the drugs, their final destination and the HON. BILL FRENZEL County Derry, Ireland. At age 21 Thomson linkages in between. They were also in­ OF MINNESOTA was appointed a tutor at the Pennsylvania structed to recommend a plan of action de­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Academy, which was the forerunner of the signed to prevent this from happening University of Pennsylvania. Through a friend­ again. Thursday, April 13, 1989 Having reviewed their report on Friday ship with Benjamin Franklin, Thomson as­ night, I have given the following instruc­ Mr. FRENZEL. Mr. Speaker, today I intro­ sumed the Secretaryship of the American Phil­ tions which took effect at 5 a.m. today: duced H.R. 1998 which essentially is a private osophical Society. As problems grew between The contracts of all private security firms bill related to an error made by the Customs the Colonies and England one could not find a with Air Jamaica and the Airports Author- Service. more forceful spokesman for the colonists' 6664 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS April 13, 1989 rights. Due to the animosity over his outspo­ culture which exists despite geographic, politi­ children, Donald Anthony, Erica La Fleur, and ken manner at the time he was denied the op­ cal, and religious barriers. Peggy Mccullum. portunity to become a delegate to the Conti­ Despite this, there seems to be a stigma nental Congress. today that goes along with being an Arab­ Despite this turn of events Charles Thom­ American. There is an unfair stereotype that MAHOPAC VOLUNTEER FIRE DE­ son had impressed many people. John Adams these citizens must live with regardless of PARTMENT'S DIAMOND JUBI­ and others decided he was the man to be their endless contributions to society. Con­ LEE CELEBRATION Secretary to the Continental Congress and he gress should take positive action to dispel any served in that position for 15 years. In his role negative stereotypes about Arab-Americans HON. HAMILTON FISH, JR. that may persist. That is why I feel that we as Secretary Thomson saw and heard every­ OF NEW YORK thing and was privy to all the critical decisions must pass this most nesessary legislation. of three Continental Congresses. He also was The Arab-Americans have worked hard IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the custodian of the Great Seal, which he had through the years in order to be viable citi­ Thursday, April 13, 1989 himself designed and many historians refer to zens. Since 1854 they were, and still are, Mr. FISH. Mr. Speaker, I take this opportuni­ him as the Nation's first Archivist. Due to the intent on becoming good Americans. America ty to offer a tribute to the officers and men of ill health of John Hancock, Charles Thomson is a nation of many cultures. we must never the Mahopac Volunteer Fire Department for also briefly served as President on three dif­ forget what cultural ingredients are mixed in their dedicated service to the community on ferent occasions. He also at another point ex­ our great melting pot. We must never forget the occasion of their 75th anniversary celebra­ ecuted the duties of Secretary of Foreign Af­ the Arab-Americans who strove, and still strive tion. fairs. One of his most intriguing acts was his today, for our Nation's prosperity. Memorializing this Mahopac Fire Depart­ recording the official transcript and attesting Mr. Speaker, for these reasons, I urge all of ment milestone in these Halls of Congress at the Declaration of Independence. my colleagues to support this important legis­ a time when this Nation counts more than After Thomson had notified Washington of lation. ever on the voluntary efforts of its citizenry to his election as President he accompanied the help govern effectively is a distinct privilege President-elect to New York for the inaugura­ IN MEMORY OF JUDGE DONALD and personal pleasure. tion. He then retired from public life. Many of McCULLUM Since October 6, 1915, when the Mahopac his diaries and writings were subsequently de­ Volunteer Fire Department was organized, by stroyed by him. Scholars still debate why he HON. JULIAN C. DIXON George Long, chairman, working along with did this although many believe he never Jerome Peck, in a railroad station room rented wanted revealed all the backstage political OF CALIFORNIA for $10 monthly, its dedicated volunteers have maneuvering he was privy to. Thomson's tre­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES compiled an enviable record of performance. mendous integrity in this regard may well have Thursday, April 13, 1989 Today, with its 100 members, 1O vehicles, 2 contributed to the fact he has been so over­ Mr. DIXON. Mr. Speaker, on December 25, ambulances, and 2 fire stations, the volun­ looked by historians. teers protect most of the area of the town of He settled at his home "Harriton" which is 1988, California's black community lost one of C~rmel. T~e fire district covers 24 square now a national historic site in Bryn Mawr, PA. its most active members and respected role models. I rise today to mourn the passing of miles and 1s the home of 15,000 residents. Today one of his descendants, Mr. George Each year the department responds to over Vaux, lives on the grounds of the estate and Judge Donald P. McCullum, a respected civic leader and member of the Alameda County 700 emergency calls. works on Thomson's surviving papers. In his The volunteers of the Mahopac Fire Depart­ twilight years Thomson returned to his true Superior Court. Upon his appointment as an associate jus­ ment are proud of their record of help to their love, classical scholarship. During that time he neighbors in the time of need. Their skill and translated both the Old and New Testaments tice to the California Supreme Court in 1984, McCullum pledged to work hard, to listen and devoted * * * advances. The Mahopac Vol­ which were published in a four volume work. unteer .Fire Department has emerged as a He died in 1824 at the extraordinary age of to judge justly. Judge Mccullum, in his life­ l~ader in the evolution of firefighting protec­ 95. long service to California, more than fulfilled that pledge. His dedication to the cause of tions. Mr. Speaker, it is a shame the Nation's Its members' only compensation is the re­ school children do not hear more about such civil rights spanned decades. He was a stabi­ lizing influence on the Bay Area civil rights spect shown by thousands of property owners a fine public servant and citizen, Mr. Charles they have helped. Officers and members Thomson. Two hundred years later we salute movement during the early days in the 1950's, and continued his active involvement through freely assume their responsibility and the his memory and thank him for his enormous sacred duty of protecting the community. We contribution to the American spirit. the 1970's. He also served as counsel for the Berkeley Redevelopment Agency and the now extoll their devotion on the occasion of Berkeley Housing Authority, and as voluntary their diamond jubilee. NATIONAL ARAB AMERICAN DAY counsel for the National Association for the Mr. Speaker, I proudly commemorate the Advancement of Colored People [NAACP]. He Mahopac Volunteer Fire Department on its HON. JAMES A. TRAFICANT, JR. presided over the Oakland chapter of the 75th anniversary in service to Mahopac and NAACP. its surrounding communities. Truly, it is a OF OHIO record that is enviable. It deserves our fullest IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES His judicial service began with his appoint­ ment to the Alameda County Superior Court commendation and thanks for a job well done. Thursday, April 13, 1989 bench in 1977, and he was subsequently elected presiding judge in 1982. He was made Mr. TRAFICANT. Mr. Speaker, today, I rise HONORINO COUNCILMAN in support of new legislation I sponsored to an associate justice of the California State WILLIAM J. MYERS designate October 25, 1989 as "National Arab Court of Appeals in 1981, and justice pro tern American Day." The Arab immigrant arrived to of the California State Supreme Court in 1984. the United States in 1854. From that time on, While on the bench, he presided over a HON. BENJAMIN L. CARDIN they strove diligently to contribute to the cul­ number of notable trials. OF MARYLAND tural and economic growth of this great coun­ Mr. Speaker, Judge McCullum's profession­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES try. Yet, many of us today do not recognize al and personal contributions to the causes of the Arab people for all that they truly are. civil rights and judicial fairness helped improve Thursday, April 13, 1989 The term "Arab" does not represent a reli­ the quality of life for countless numbers of un­ Mr. CARDIN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to gion, because its composure contains mem­ derprotected and underserved Californians. honor an outstanding public servant in my dis­ bers of the three monotheistic religions. This Therefore, I ask my colleagues in the U.S. trict. Councilman William J. Myers will turn 85 term represents a nationality, although its House of Representatives to join me in ex­ on April 18, 1989. people are from many countries. The Arab tending my heartfelt condolences to his Willie Myers has lived in Baltimore all of his culture is rich in history and tradition. It is a mother Irene, his wife of 36 years, Peggy, and life. He was born and grew up in south Bait- April 13, 1989 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 6665 more, where he attended St. Mary's Star of nary findings of a recent evaluation of the pro­ let's make sure the fishermen don't end up the Sea School. gram conducted by the Health Care Financing footing the bill. Councilman Myers' entry into politics came Administration show improvements in the At the recent hearing, I demanded Exxon in 1926 when he worked on the Presidential quality of care nursing home patients re­ Chairman LG. Rawl commit to covering costs campaign of Al Smith. In 1950 he began his ceive-at no additional cost. to all fishermen, crew members, processing own career in elective office serving on the Improved care at no additional cost. In this plant operators and workers hurt by this spill. State Central Committee. From there, he ran day of increasing health care needs and spi­ Rawl answered that anyone with a claim for and won a seat in the Maryland House of ralling costs, policy makers would be lax not would receive prompt consideration, but he Delegates where he served until his election to take the time to examine the potential of a only pledged full compensation to the fisher­ to the Baltimore City Council in 1963. successful program like the nursing home men. Rawl did promise me that the people I Councilman Myers chairs two committees of connection. This legislation, extending the represent with claims would get the same the city council which are critical to keeping project's Medicare waiver for 1 additional prompt treatment as citizens of Alaska. And in Baltimore the beautiful city that it is. His activi­ year, buys us the time to take a good look at answer to my request he asked that those ty is not confined to the legislative arena. the program's successes and its policy impli­ who are suffering financial losses write to: Mr. Willie Myers is an active member of many cations for our Nation's health care system. H.R. Rossneigel, Exxon Oil Spill, Royal civic organizations, including the Brooklyn Center, Valdez, AK 99686, or they can call the Booster Club. Exxon office at 907-835-7786. I have told the Councilman Myers is fortunate to be mar­ SALMON FISHING INDUSTRY THREATENED leaders of Washington State's commercial ried to a woman who takes great pride in her fishing industry I want to know if they need husband's accomplishments. Joanna Soren­ help in recovering lost income. The State of son Myers has worked tirelessly to support HON. JOHN MILLER Washington is the big loser in this disaster. her husband in all of his endeavors. OF WASHINGTON Yet it is we are out of sight of the spill and out Mr. Speaker, I am honored to have Willie IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES of the mind of the newspapers and television Myers as my constituent. His career in public Thursday, April 13, 1989 stations. Mr. Speaker, those citizens in Wash­ service has spanned more than 35 years and ington State will not be forgotten by this Con­ his contributions to Baltimore are many. I urge Mr. MILLER of Washington. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to tell the House about two major gressman. If there are problems getting my colleagues to join me in saluting Council­ prompt compensation to my constituents, Mr. man William J. Myers. threats to the salmon fishing industry. Domes­ tic pollution and international pirates threaten Speaker, Mr. Rawl will be hearing directly from this vital Northwest industry. me. MAKING THE NURSING HOME Mr. Speaker, we have all been shocked and Third, let us make certain mitigation of this CONNECTION disturbed by the wreck of the Exxon Valdez damage is complete and comprehensive. The and the aftermath of our Nation's largest oil waters of Prince William Sound should be re­ HON.EDWARDJ.MARKEY spill. The spreading oil has seeped into Alas­ turned to their prespill status. Habitat for shorebirds, marine mammals and fish must be OF MASSACHUSETTS ka's inlets and saddened and infuriated citi­ restored. We should accept no half measures. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES zens across our country. I've heard from fishermen. I've heard from Finally, Mr. Speaker, I hope this Congress Thursday, April 13, 1989 processing plant employees. I've heard from will promptly approve H.R. 1465, the Oil Pollu­ Mr. MARKEY. Mr. Speaker, today, with Mr. those who work at the companies depending tion Liability and Compensation Act of 1989. OONNELL v and my colleagues from the Com­ on the fisheries of Prince William Sound. The need for that long overdue bill has been monwealth of Massachusetts, Mr. ATKINS, Mr. Many of those most hurt by the accident live again emphasized by this tragedy. We have CoNTE, Mr. FRANK, Mr. KENNEDY, Mr. MAV­ in my congressional district. Their welfare mat­ passed this bill twice since I came to Con­ ROULES, Mr. MOAKLEY, Mr. NEAL, and Mr. ters to me. Mr. Speaker, my State will be eco­ gress. Our problem has been with the Senate. STuoos, I am introducing legislation to extend nomically impacted worse than any other Mr. Speaker, out there thousands of· fisher­ an extraordinary long-term health care pro­ State. men and processing plant workers and their gram, the nursing home connection. The Washington State's salmon armada totals families are worrying about the future. Out project has been operating under a Medicare more than 770 vessels employing over 2,000 there, my constituents worry about how the waiver since 1983, allowing teams of nurse people, including gill netters, purse seiners, losses of fish and habitat will affect the practitioners and physician assistants working and trollers. The fish they catch, process, and future-their future. I join them in demanding with a physician to provide primary care serv­ sell are worth over $650 million. immediate action. ices to nursing home residents. Mr. Speaker, the costs to the fishermen, the Mr. Speaker, this disaster should not have The nursing home connection, serving fish processing companies, the suppliers and happened. We should have done more when nearly 100 nursing homes in the Common­ shipyards will be enormous. When all the it happened. And, we cannot let it happen wealth, addresses several of the problems costs are added up, by some estimates, it again. that contribute to today's growing crisis in our could cost my State up to $350 million during As if this were not enough to concern those Nation's long-term health care network. the coming year. Washingtonians who make their living at sea, Among these is the acute shortage of physi­ During last week's hearing on the Valdez oil modern-day pirates are stealing salmon in cians available to care for geriatric patients, spill, I urged my colleagues on the Merchant international waters. Washington State leads especially in a nursing home setting. Another Marine and Fisheries Committee to consider the Nation in terms of poundage and the is the Medicare restriction on the number of four actions: value of products landed from the U.S. Exclu­ reimbursable visits by a physician to a nursing First, let's get the spill cleaned up. The sive Economic Zone. Exports of fishery prod­ home patient. Limiting the number of reim­ President should have declared a disaster ucts by Washington-based vessels make up bursable visits to 1 every 30 or 60 days has a March 24 and moved all available Federal re­ well over half those reported for the entire negative effect on the quality of nursing home sources to clean up the spill. This includes Nation. The industry now contributes well over care because it provides a strong disincentive moving more of American made oil skimmers twice the economic benefits to the State's to treat a resident more than once a month. It up to Alaska. I'm happy he has finally decided economy it did just 3 years ago-that is over can also act as an incentive to treat residents to provide more Federal leadership. We $3 billion in direct and indirect benefits. in the more costly hospital setting. should not have to depend on the generosity With so much at stake, I would like to ask The nursing home connection's nurse prac­ of Mr. Gorbachev's public relations depart­ the House of Representatives to take steps in titioner/physician assistant teams provide ment to provide us with one more much fighting the taking of salmon by foreign squid quality, cost effective care to nursing home needed skimmer. gill net fleets in the North Pacific. The problem patients. The current Medicare waiver permits Second, Mr. Speaker, we need to closely is simple and straightforward. These vessels those teams to operate by lifting the restric­ monitor Exxon's promise to compensate the are taking immature salmon bound for our tion on the number of visits and providing re­ fishing industry for lost wages. The costs of waters. The evidence is clear and it is con­ imbursement for their services. The prelimi- this spill will be with us for many years, but vincing. In 1986, the National Marine Fisheries 6666 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS April 13, 1989 Service seized 595,000 pounds of salmon al­ Mr. Speaker, there have also been incidents land Junior Chamber of Commerce, board leged to have been caught on the high seas of these fish being smuggled into Japan. For­ member for the Maryland Association of by Taiwanese fishermen, and dispersed tunately these incidents appear to have Counties, and president of the Pocomoke City throughout Southeast Asia. These fish had stopped. But, we need to be diligent in making Jaycees and the Delmarva Advisory Council. been relabeled as a United States origin prod­ sure it doesn't begin again. Mr. Speaker, through his commitment to uct being prepared for shipment back into Mr. Speaker, the Coast Guard needs all the family and service to others, Delegate Mark Japan. help it can get from the National Marine Fish­ Pilchard was a noble example in his communi­ In another investigation, the National Marine eries Service, the Department of Defense, and ty and a worthy model for public servants ev­ Fisheries Service reports foreign interests the State Department. The Coast Guard also erywhere. We will miss him. promised 24 million pounds of immature needs the help of the foreign governments in­ salmon over a 2-year period to European sup­ volved. And, Mr. Speaker, the Coast Guard pliers. needs an adequate fisheries enforcement THE ANTI-DRUG ABUSE ACT OF Mr. Speaker, there are other graphic exam­ budget. 1988 ples of the theft of our salmon. In February, Mr. Speaker, I look forward to working with the Coast Guard found the burnt hull of a Tai­ you and the rest of the House to address this HON. BARBARA 8. KENNELLY wanese freighter, drifting off the coast of important problem. The words "simple" and OF CONNECTICUT Washington State. The holds of that vessel "clear" describe the situation we face in our IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES waters. "Simply," something must be done to were filled with tons of rotten salmon. Those Thursday, April 13, 1989 salmon were not caught by U.S. fishermen, stop the flagrant disregard for the law, and for not processed by U.S. processing plants and our economy. "Clearly," the Coast Guard will Mrs. KENNELLY. Mr. Speaker, today I am not sold by U.S. salespeople. need all the assistance we can reasonably introducing a resolution to reaffirm our com­ The National Marine Fisheries Service provide. The battle will be difficult, but I pro­ mitment to attack drug trafficking and drug agents say "there are about 30 million pounds pose we send the Coast Guard into battle. abuse in this country. of high seas salmon available" on the interna­ Their mission will be to combat illegal fishing. The Anti-Drug Abuse Act of 1988 stands as tional market. Respected industry sources tell Mr. Speaker, while each of these problems one of the major accomplishments of the me our fishermen are losing $21 million in fish may appear to be separate, I hope the House 1OOth Congress. In passing that bill, we annually. This amount is for the fish alone. It better understands the concerns of my con­ showed that we wanted to do more than just does not include the value of processing. It stituents in the fishing industry. I will continue talk about the drug problem we have in this does not include the value of marketing. And, to share their concerns, to advocate their po­ country, we made it clear we intended to do Mr. Speaker, these fish are being sold at 50 sitions in the Committee on Merchant Marine something about it. Through the time and percent of the market value. These black and Fisheries and the Committee on Foreign effort of Republicans and Democrats alike, we market fish are taking sales away from our le­ Affairs. Most important, Mr. Speaker, I will came up with a comprehensive approach to continue to be concerned about their well combat the drugs that are overtaking our gitimate fishermen. streets. Moreover, the huge monofilament nets used being. They are good people, they work hard, In a recent editorial in the New York Times, by the 700 ships of the foreign drift net fleet they don't want special favors. No, Mr. Speak­ Manhattan District Attorney Robert M. Mor­ have led some to call the fishing practices the er, what they want is to stop the oil spills and genthau reminded us that the drug problem "strip mining of our seas." We are losing valu­ to stop the pirates. Let's do that job so they can get back to work. we face will continue unless we "match our able fish. We are seeing valuable marine life rhetoric with our resources." The resolution I ranging from sea birds to marine mammals to am introducing puts us on record as being nontargeted species decimated. We need to DEATH OF DELEGATE MARK 0. willing to do just that. To the greatest extent see this fleet brought under some form of PILCHARD, POCOMOKE CITY, possible, it calls for full fiscal year 1990 fund­ international regulation. It threatens the future MD ing of the Anti-Drug Abuse Act. of the North Pacific fisheries for all countries. This resolution reaffirms our recognition that Mr. Speaker, the message is simple and HON. ROY DYSON we have a critical drug problem in this coun­ clear. The taking of salmon in the North Pacif­ OF MARYLAND try. More importantly, it reaffirms our commit­ ic is not accidental. It is clearly a directed fish­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ment to getting illegal drugs off of our streets ery. Thursday, April 13, 1989 and out of our neighborhoods. Yesterday, I joined my colleague Congress­ I urge my colleagues to join me in cospon­ woman UNSOELD in calling on the President to Mr. DYSO~. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to soring this resolution. consider imposing sanctions under the Pally honor the memory of one of the most dedicat­ amendment against those nations which ed individuals to ever serve in the Maryland engage in illegal high seas salmon fisheries. General Assembly, Delegate Mark Pilchard. DAN BURTON Our resolution, House Concurrent Resolution Delegate Pilchard, who passed away on April 89, does not require action, but it tells the 8, devoted much of his life to helping Worces­ HON. TIMOTHY J. PENNY President that we want this problem ad­ ter County and the State of Maryland. OF MINNESOTA dressed. I urge my colleagues to join us in our Representing Maryland's 38th district in the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES efforts to stop these modern day pirates. house of delegates, Mark Pilchard served on And, Mr. Speaker, I have written to the Am­ the appropriations committee, the special Thursday, April 13, 1989 bassadors from Japan and South Korea and committee on drug and alcohol abuse, and as Mr. PENNY. Mr. Speaker, During March it the representative from the Government of chairman of the Eastern Shore delegation. was my privilege to have Daniel F. Burton of Taiwan asking them to make fishery enforce­ Like so many of our Nation's early legisla­ Mankato, MN working in my Washington ment officers available to our Coast Guard. tors, Delegate Pilchard was a farmer. He office. During the month, Dan assisted me and This will allow us to jointly stop these pirates. served his rural district in the general assem­ my staff with various legislative projects and In the North Pacific, our bottom fish industry bly from 1959 to 1966 and from 1979 to the committee hearings. This is the third consecu­ has also been hurt. The culprits are Japanese present. tive year that Dan has worked with me in factory ships slipping into our fishing zone A devoted husband and father, Mark Pil­ Washington. under the cover of darkness and bad weather. chard became Worcester County Commission­ . Mr. Speaker and colleagues, Dan Burton Additionally, Mr. Speaker, there are areas er from 1966 to 1979 in order to spend more has a long history of service to my State of south of the Aleutian Island where we think time with his growing family. He served as Minnesota. A professor of biology at Mankato foreign gill netters have stolen our salmon. president of the commissioners from 197 4 to State University for many years, Dan had a Yet, this area remains unpatrolled because of 1978. reputation as an outstanding teacher and limited funds. Fish not caught, not processed, Delegate Pilchard's community service in­ scholar. Later in his career, Dan served as and not sold are jobs taken from the U.S. fish­ cluded tenures as director of the Maryland president of the Minnesota State Board of ing industry. Pork Producers, vice-president of the Mary- Education, where he championed--the cause of

~ ... April 13, 1989 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 6667 quality education for all school children, re­ I look forward to working with him to perfect PROHIBITION OF INTERSTATE gardless of their social class or geographic lo­ his proposal and pass legislation this year to WASTE DISPOSAL cation. Wherever Dan Burton has served he replace the present section 89 with something has served with distinction. totally different in concept and design. Mr. Speaker, Dan Burton is a model citizen. HON. WES WATKINS Dan and his wife Ronnie have my very best OF OKLAHOMA wishes and thanks for their service to the citi­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES zens of my State. Thursday, April 13, 1989 REACTION TO GATT AGRICUL­ Mr. WATKINS. Mr. Speaker, today I am in­ A NEW APPROACH TO SECTION TURAL TRADE NEGOTIATIONS troducing a bill to amend the Solid Waste Dis­ 89 posal Act to involve the issue of interstate HON. E de la GARZA transport of solid waste. This bill would prohib­ HON. JOHN J. LaFALCE it the disposal of solid waste in any State OF TEXAS OF NEW YORK other than the State in which the waste was IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES generated without the consent of the recipient Thursday, April 13, 1989 Thursday, April 13, 1989 State. Although some States have their own solid Mr. LAFALCE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to Mr. DE LA GARZA. Mr. Speaker, I want to waste management programs which prohibit express how very pleased I am that Chairman take this opportunity to offer my views on the interstate disposal, the constitutionality of DAN ROSTENKOWSKI of the Committee on framework agreement on agricultural trade these programs has been challenged. We Ways and Means today announced he is in­ worked out at last week's meetings of the must, therefore, address this issue at the na­ troducing legislation which effectively repeals General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade tional level. the present section 89 of the Internal Reve­ [GATT] in Geneva, Switzerland. Each State and its citizens should be re­ nue Code and replaces it with an entirely dif­ Overall, I feel the framework agreement is a sponsible for the disposal of its own trash. I ferent approach. positive step toward lessening the agricultural believe we need to take steps to address the It surely repeals the most onerous provi­ solid waste problem at the national level, and sions of the current law and therefore repre­ trade tensions which exist. It is admittedly not as specific in some areas as we would have take action to prevent States from dumping sents a major victory. unwanted wastes in other States. The overriding problem with section 89 is its hoped. But its most significant accomplish­ ment is that it keeps everybody at the negoti­ I urge my colleagues to take a serious look premise that all employers across the spec­ at this legislation. It could certainly help to rid ating table. trum are guilty of discrimination. All levels of our Nation of the wholesale interstate disposal The real nitty-gritty of these trade negotia­ Government, every university and college, of waste. nonprofit organization, every small business, tions lies ahead, during the next 20 months of and even collectively bargained benefits are the Uruguay round, that is where my concern suspect unless the employer can prove lies. BICENTENNIAL OF THE U.S. through burdensome and costly procedures In the drive for long-term world agricultural CUSTOMS SERVICE that the plan provides actual equal benefits trade reform, the negotiators in Geneva must rather than equal access to health insurance. not lose sight of the fact that the United HON. BILL LOWERY Now, instead of complicated and costly States has already .made significant and pain­ OF CALIFORNIA testing of plans on an ongoing basis, the new ful cuts in farm price supports. We cannot ask IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Rostenkowski proposal would accept that a American farmers to make further sacrifices plan is nondiscriminatory as long as there is until we are assured that others, particularly Thursday, April 13, 1989 no obvious discrimination in the plan design, the Europeans, have done likewise. and the plan is available to at least 90 percent Mr. LOWERY of California. Mr. Speaker, of rank-and-file workers if they choose to par­ For our part, we must also recognize that 1989 is the bicentennial of one of our Nation's ticipate. other nations have food security concerns, an oldest and most vital Government agencies. Gone are the requirements to test plans on item highlighted in last week's GA TT agree­ The U.S. Customs Service is celebrating its the basis of how many workers elect the cov­ ment. The GA TT negotiators must take pro­ 200th anniversary and I want to acknowledge erage. Employers will not have to keep de­ posals addressing these concerns into ac­ the fine work and dedication of the men and women of the Customs Service. tailed expensive records on the personal lives count in trying to develop a final agreement. of their employees and a plan will not become For 200 years, the Customs Service has Mr. Speaker, I do not intend to allow the taXable if too many of the workers elect cov­ performed a wide range of commercial and erage under their spouses' benefit plans. GA TT negotiations to slow down our consider­ enforcement functions that have contributed Essentially the Rostenkowski bill is de­ ation of the next farm bill. Wherever the GA TT significantly to the health and well-being of signed to tax only excessive benefits of highly talks lead, it is not in the best interests of our Nation. To commemorate the important compensated employees that are not offered American agriculture, consumers, or taxpayers role the Customs Service has played in our to most workers. This is a concept I have pub­ to delay consideration of this important piece history, there will be ceremonies in many licly espoused and advocated to Chairman of legislation. We will proceed with hearings cities around the country that benefit from ROSTENKOWSKI. this year and I would hope we could begin Customs' excellent work. The bill also removes the draconian and markup of a bill in early 1990. This Saturday, April 15, 1989, U.S. Customs in San Diego will hold a bicentennial ceremo­ misplaced penalties assessed against workers I would like to commend the U.S. Trade ny. As part of the celebration, the tall ship when their employers' plans do not comply Representative's office and the Department of Californian will pay tribute to Customs' many with the law. Agriculture's Foreign Agricultural Service for Obviously, the Rostenkowski bill is an initial years of service by reenacting the boarding of their frequent briefings and consultation with proposal and details will need to be worked a smuggling vessel. The Californian is a faith­ the members of the House Agriculture Com­ out as the groups affected-small business, ful replica of the C. W. Lawrence, a Customs the health and benefits community, the non­ mittee delegation which I led to Geneva as revenue cutter which plied the waters off San profit sector, and others-discuss the specif­ legislative branch observers. I believe it is cru­ Diego in 1849. ics over the coming weeks. cial for congressional observers to be includ­ The men and women of the San Diego Cus­ But the issue has now clearly moved dra­ ed in these extremely important meetings. toms District perform vital services at the matically in the right direction. Consequently, I plan to have representatives Mexican border, the Port of San Diego and In sum, I applaud the efforts of Chairman of the House Committee on Agriculture attend our airport, Lindbergh Field. I salute District ROSTENKOWSKI. His substantial initiative will all future major GA TT meetings on agriculture Director Allan Rappoport, the inspectors, effectively repeal section 89 and replace its during the remainder of the Uruguay round of canine enforcement officers, import special­ provisions with a far more workable approach. trade negotiations. ists, and all Customs personnel in San Diego. 6668 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS April 13, 1989 Congratulations on the bicentennial of the well-rounded education. This idea still rings IN SUPPORT OF NATIONAL U.S. Customs Service. true in America today. VOLUNTEER WEEK In this modern era when incompetence, cor­ ruption, apathy, and irresponsibility seem to WE CANNOT AFFORD ANOTHER HON. G.V. (SONNY) MONTGOMERY have overshadowed our moral commitment to "EXXON VALDEZ" OF MISSISSIPPI education, the most compelling message of the Lubavitch movement lies in the English IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES HON. C. THOMAS McMILLEN translation of the word "Lubavitch" which Thursday, April 13, 1989 OF MARYLAND means "love of learning." Mr. MONTGOMERY. Mr. Speaker, this is IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Although moral decay is pervasive at all National Volunteer Week. In conjunction with Thursday, April 13, 1989 levels of our society, it has the most tragic that, I want to share with my colleagues the Mr. McMILLEN of Maryland. Mr. Speaker, effect on our schools and ultimately on our story of the Foster Grandparent project at El­ the Alaskan oilspill has focused a lot of atten- . the future of our children because they are no lisville State School in Ellisville, MS. tion recently on what should be more than an longer motivated by a love learning. This program is one of the oldest and larg­ abiding public concern-the future health and We are raising a generation of children who est of its kind in the country. It has 114 volun­ viability of our environment. We shouldn't be are moving away from the old values of a teers who serve nearly 120,000 volunteer shaken into action by tumultuous and unfortu- good education and hard work and who hours a year. The program serves three coun­ nate events such as what occurred in Prince cannot distinguish between right and wrong. ties and covers two congressional districts, in­ William Sound, AK, but instead we should All too often, the "American dream" is seen cluding my own. adjust our approach to development and by our children as a selfish quest for money This project was started in 1972 and now progress to reflect an enduring and sincere and power. We need to show them that seiz­ serves 220 children in south Mississippi. Its regard for the environment. This can be done ing every opportunity to better oneself and to volunteers work at the Ellisville State School, in small, incremental steps, such as ensuring give to others is the real American dream. the Domestic Abuse Family Shelter, Friends of that those entrusted with the transport of po- tentially hazardous materials are qualified and Our children must be saved from a future in Children of Mississippi, the Jones County fit for the task. Such precautions, especially in which they are not prepared to make tough School System, and the South Mississippi State Hospital. the case of the Exxon Valdez may have avert- choices based on a solid system of values. ed a disaster. Closer to my home, the Fourth They must be able to face their responsibility The work these volunteers do is really District of Maryland, 1 am most concerned to work with and help others in their communi­ making a positive difference in the lives of the about an oilspill by tankers traveling along the ty. young people they serve. I want to commend Chesapeake Bay. An oilspill of any signifi- In addition, we need to have the best edu­ Jean Breland, the project director; Clyde cance there could be possibly even more dev- cated, the best trained, most productive work­ Woodruff, director of the host institution, Ellis­ astating that the one recently experienced in force in the world if America is to compete on ville State School, and the volunteers who Alaska, as tides and currents would hold any the increasingly competitive international level. give so freely of their time. spill, especially one that occurred in the upper To accomplish this goal we must instill in our The Foster Grandparents Program boasts waters, captive for an extended period. The children the fact that the wealth and the free­ 60,000 volunteers in 245 projects across the results could be calamitous. Not only would dom in this country amounts to nothing if each country. It is part of the Older American Vol­ wildlife, waterfowl, and fishlife be irreparably person does not recognize the moral obliga­ unteer Program and ACTION for volunteer harmed, but our carefully engineered cleanup tion to work towards his or her career and service to senior citizens over age 60. I salute effort of this major estuary would be set back civic potential. all of them, and especially the men and decades. The costs are too great. Let us now A respect for a well-rounded education is women involved in this work in the State of consider legislation that coerces us to treat the key. Therefore, our educational system Mississippi. our environment with a bit more deference and respect. We can't afford to wait until the plays a key role in the moral as well as the next Exxon Valdez. intellectual development of our children. That is why I am joining in sponsorship of H.R. 733, legislation to create a commission EDUCATION DAY, U.S.A. on values education. The purpose of this bill is to find out how we can better educate THE STATE DEPARTMENT HON. ROBIN TALLON people to become productive members of so­ AUTHORIZATION OF SOUTH CAROLINA ciety by indentifying and promoting basic IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES values. The purpose of the commission would HON. RONALD K. MACHTLEY Thursday, April 13, 1989 be to report to Congress on what Congress OF RHODE ISLAND and the executive branch can do to promote IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Mr. TALLON. Mr. Speaker, It is a pleasure the teaching of values in American schools. for me to join with my colleagues in recogniz­ Thursday, April 13, 1989 The commission would be made up of par­ ing Sunday, April 16, as Education Day USA. Mr. MACHTLEY. Mr. Speaker, on April 12, ents, students, educators, philosophers, social The origins of this special day to honor the the House voted on the authorization of funds valuable role education plays in our society service workers, theologians, and religious to the State Department. It was a vote without comes from the inspiration of the Lubavitch leaders. a great deal of contention. I voted no. movement, a Jewish organization with a na­ The commission would be required to Many of the programs earmarked for fund­ tionwide network dedicated to promoting identify the values that are essential to the wisdom, understanding, and knowledge in our ing in the authorization bill were excellent, overall development of a good citizen. These even essential. A few of the allocated pro­ educational system. The Lubavitch movement values would include honesty, integrity, toler­ has over 150 centers in the United States with grams, however, were extraneous, indulgent, ance, self-discipline, self-respect, civility, im­ and imprudent expenditures at a time when educational programs to achieve this goal. portance of family, justice, and equality, the April 16 was designated as Education Day the United States faces a Federal deficit ap­ rule of law, individual rights, the common proaching $100 billion. USA because it is the 87th birthday of the good, love of country, responsibility and ac­ world renowned and respected leader of the As a perfect example of the pork barreling I countability, and the love of learning. Lubavitch movement, Rabbi Menachem describe let me mention the expense of $37 .5 Mendol Schneerson. The love of learning-a value that has been million for international commissions. In my Since the 18th century, the Lubvitch move­ nurtured and promulgated by the outstanding opinion, the last thing we need to do is spend ment has spread the word that progress can commitment of the Lubavitch movement for millions upon millions of dollars in the further be achieved only on a solid foundation of a over 200 years. creation of U.S. bureaucracies. April 13, 1989 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 6669 I could mention the expense of $362 million WORK FORCE LITERACY: AN search Triangle Park, NC, last week. The in State Department salaries and expense ac­ ECONOMIC CHALLENGE FOR summit, which consisted of 5 roundtables, al­ counts, a 17-percent increase. When com­ THE 1990'8 lowed representatives of Congress, private in­ pared with the salary increases of other Fed­ dustry, education, and literacy groups to ex­ eral workers, such a large increase seems in- HON. DAVIDE. PRICE amine the proposals before the 101 st Con­ ordinate and inappropriate. oF NORTH CAROLINA gress, assess their suitability for addressing Let me cite the $140 million targeted for IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES our basic education and work force literacy new construction abroad. If we are going to Thursday, April 13, 1989 needs, and suggest additional public and pri­ vate initiatives. We have taken a major step start spending money for the creation of new Mr. PRICE. Mr. Speaker, my distinguished toward converting our concern and our re­ facilities, let us at least aim that money at the colleagues, 1 want to call your attention to a search findings into specific proposals for pro­ creation of U.S. housing first. With a homeless conference on work force literacy in North gram improvement. population that approaches 3 million people a Carolina which was attended by five members I would like to extend my appreciation to year, most of them families, I think that money of this body and which began to develop an the numerous panelists who contributed their could be far better spent on a little shelter agenda for equipping our people for the work- time and expertise, and to my colleagues, TIM back home. place of tomorrow. VALENTINE, STEVE BARTLETI, MIKE ANDREWS Also included in the bill is $4.6 million for The strength and prosperity of our Nation and HAL ROGERS for their active participation Soviet-Eastern European research and train- depends on its ability to outfit workers with the in the summit. We are also grateful to the cor­ ing, $412 million for a Board of International skills and education necessary to take their porations and foundations-Glaxo, Inc., Inter­ Broadcasting, and $25 million for the creation places in an increasingly sophisticated and national Business Machines, Inc., Kenan Char­ of a field office in Oceania for the Asia Foun- technologically advanced workplace. There itable Trust Foundation, and the Sunbelt Insti­ dation. are ominous signs that without a major retool- tute-who so generously supported our ef­ ing of our work force and new investments in I'm not saying that some of these expendi- human capital, we will not be able to staff our forts. tures are not worthwhile. I am saying that they new industries with competitive employees or Mr. Speaker, the message from this summit could be pared down. A lot. to realize the human potential of economic was clear. We can no longer put off improving development. adult literacy, vocational education, and basic I am concerned about the education of our I hosted a Science, Research, and Technol- science and math education programs. We children, about affordable housing in America, ogy Subcommittee hearing in the Research must disseminate program information and re­ about keeping up with Social Security, Medic- Triangle Park 2 years ago which focused upon search findings more effectively, rather than aid, and other entitlements. In looking at the these problems facing our work force. The un­ continually reinventing the wheel in literacy State Department authorization, I have identi- derlying message behind most of the testimo­ training. We must train basic education in­ fied programs that have been unnecessarily ny given was a sobering one-the workplace structors more effectively and take advantage padded. The money that is being wasted on is rapidly demanding better skills and training of computer-based instruction. We must do extras in the State Department legislation from young people and adult workers, and our more to foster public-private cooperation, es­ could have been targeted to some of the ur- education and training efforts are not keeping pecially in workplace-based programs. We gently needed social programs which demand . pace with the demands. must strengthen the basic skills component in congressional attention. After the hearing, Representative HAL job training. And we must broaden our coun­ Even with an amendment which passed to ROGERS and I cochaired a Sunbelt Institute try's base of computer literacy and science cut the authorization bill by $150 million, the study investigating work force literacy in the and math education. There is much to be price is too steep. A few extemporaneous or southern states. Our report, entitled "Meeting done, and I am hopeful that the 101 st Con­ spendthrift items in a list of many worthy pro- the Economic Challenge of the 1990s: Work­ gress will rise to this challenge. Again, my thanks to those who made the grams may seem a petty reason to send 8 bill force Literacy in the South," points to a trag­ back for a rewrite. If so, then I say let's hear it ically familiar cycle of undereducation and un- summit possible. I look forward to continuing deremployment in the South and makes a the pursuit of improved skills in the workforce, for becoming petty. number of useful policy recommendations. and ensuring that we reap the human benefits Fiscal consciousness has to begin some It was a follow-up to this report that we con- of economic development in the South and time. It might as well be now. vened a work force literacy summit in the Re- across the Nation.