E1130 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks June 28, 2000 I strongly support legislative efforts to im- killed in action, and the 2,413 wounded in ac- INTEREST RATE RESOLUTION prove surveillance of autism and enhance fed- tion, represent the highest casualty rate of any eral research to prevent, treat and one day U.N. element engaged in the fighting. The HON. JOHN ELIAS BALDACCI cure this developmental disorder. H.R. 4365, simple white grave markers in a green field OF MAINE the Children's Health Act, would expand re- near Pusan will eternally remind us of the he- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES search and prevention activities in a number roic soldiers of a heroic nation. of childhood diseases. Tuesday, June 27, 2000 Importantly, H.R. 4365 would help unravel f Mr. BALDACCI. Mr. Speaker, I rise this the mystery of autism. This legislation would evening to introduce a sense of the House create up to five Centers of Excellence for au- IN HONOR OF TIGER WOODS resolution with respect to interest rates. tism. The bill would create a centralized and As we all know, the Federal Reserve Board open facility for gene and brain banking, which met today, and will meet again tomorrow, after is essential for scientific progress in autism. HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH which we will find out if interest rates will rise H.R. 4365 would also develop an autism yet again, or remain at the current level. With awareness campaign for the public and physi- OF OHIO six increases over the last year, we have seen cians. Finally, it would bring together the re- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES a significant rise in rates. I recognize the Fed- sources of NIH, CSC, and DHHS to attack the eral Reserve is doing the best job it can to problem of autism. Tuesday, June 27, 2000 maintain the longest economic expansion in I look forward to working with my colleagues U.S. history by keeping any signs of inflation Mr. KUCINICH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today, to toward the enactment of this important legisla- in check. However, at this point I am con- honor a living sports hero of our time. Having tion and other measures that will help move vinced that any further increases could seri- entertained millions around the world with his us toward finding a cure for autism. ously impact ordinary working Americans with- incredible skill and superb sportsmanship, the f out providing any sort of benefit. great Tiger Woods has most certainly earned Recent economic reports suggest that the TURKEY IN THE KOREAN WAR the title of American Sports Legend. With a economy is slowing in response to prior rate record-breaking 15-shot win at the U.S. Open increases. Retail sales dropped in April and HON. JOHN P. MURTHA last week, Tiger Woods once again amazed May, unemployment increased in May, and OF PENNSYLVANIA the golf world. This latest victory is now added new home starts have decreased by 10% IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES to the long list of accomplishments that Tiger since December. has achieved in his very impressive career. Tuesday, June 27, 2000 Just a few weeks ago, a number of our col- Tiger Woods showed himself to be an ex- leagues sent a letter to the Federal Reserve Mr. MURTHA. Mr. Speaker, as someone ceptional athlete from very early on. He has urging the board not to raise interest rates at who joined the Marine Corps during the Ko- had a remarkable beginning since becoming a their next meeting. They maintained that it rean War, I've always felt strongly about our professional golfer in the summer of 1996. He could ``lead to an unnecessary and socially allies in Turkey. has won an impressive 22 tournaments, with damaging increase in unemployment without As we mark the 50-year anniversary of the any significant offsetting advantage.'' start of the Korean War on June 25th, the 16 of those being on the PGA Tour. Most memorable was Tiger's victory in the 1999 I agree with that sentiment. In addition to in- Turkish military's bravery and heroism deserve creased unemployment, it would raise bor- PGA Championship and the 1997 Masters great praise. The Turkish Brigade dem- rowing costs yet again for working people and Tournament. With the latter, Tiger set yet an- onstrated superior combat capability and cour- make it more difficult to purchase a home. other record by becoming the youngest Mas- age from the critical moment it entered the While I understand the Fed's intent to engi- battlefield in October 1950, through the cease- ters Champion in the history of golf; he was neer a ``soft landing,'' do we really need addi- fire agreement of July 1953. 21 years old. tional actions to slow the economy when it is Turkey provided the fifth-largest military con- This, however, is not the only record Mr. clear that is already occurring? As a follow up tingent among United Nations forcesÐ5,453 Woods has set. His 21 victories at age 23 ex- to the letter our colleagues sent to the Federal soldiers at the peak of the war. The Turkish ceed the career start of any other professional Reserve, I am introducing a resolution ex- Brigade is credited with saving the U.S. Eighth golfer. He won four consecutive PGA Tour pressing the sense of the House that the Army and the IX Army Corps from encircle- events to end 1999, and started the millen- Board of Governors should take action to de- ment by communist enemies, and the 2nd Di- nium off with a fifth straight victory. This streak crease, or at a minimum not raise interest vision from total destruction during critical bat- has only been surpassed by two other golfers rates further at this time. I think it's important tles in November 1950. more than 50 years ago. And possibly even that we send the Fed a message about the United Nations' Forces Commander in Chief more impressive is the fact that in Tiger impact continued increases will have on work- General Douglas MacArthur said ``The Turks Woods' last 21 PGA Tour starts, he has won ing families back in our districts. I hope you are the hero of heroes. There is no impos- 12 of them. will join me in supporting this resolution. sibility for the Turkish Brigade.'' f No enemy attack succeeded in penetrating But how can any of us forget the sight of the front of the Turkish Brigade, while British Tiger Woods this past weekend? As I watched RECOGNITION OF KOREAN WAR and American forces were forced to withdraw Mr. Woods outshine his already astounding VETERAN STAFF SERGEANT from defensive lines. Even though out of am- performances, I felt inspired by his motivation, MIGUEL BACH munition, the Turks affixed their bayonets and his spirit, and his poise. I must admit, how- ´ attacked the enemy, eventually in hand-to- ever, that I was most impressed by his drive. HON. NYDIA M. VELAZQUEZ hand combat. The Turks succeeded in with- His drive not only to perform, but also his OF NEW YORK drawing by continuous combat and carrying drive on the ball. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES their injured comrades from the battlefield on In the words of Tom Watson ``Tiger has Tuesday, June 27, 2000 their backs. raised the bar.`` He has become, in the opin- Â Among the twenty U.N. Members contrib- ion of many, the best in professional golf. His Ms. VELAZQUEZ. Mr. Speaker, today, on uting military forces in Korea, Time Magazine story illustrates the value of practice, hard the 50th anniversary of the day President praised the Turkish Brigade for its courageous work, and positive character. The most as- Harry S Truman ordered military intervention battles and for ``creating a favorable effect on in Korea, I honor the combat veterans of that tounding idea, however, is that his story is the whole United Nations Forces.'' A U.S. war. I would specifically like to recognize the only beginning. America will watch in wonder radio commentary in December 1950 thanked efforts of one of my constituents, Staff Ser- at how much more Mr. Woods will accomplish the Turkish Brigade's heroism for giving hope geant Miguel Bach, a highly decorated vet- in his future matches. to a demoralized American nation. eran. Although the Korean War is often called Mr. Speaker, I ask you and our colleagues Visitors to our Nation's Korean War Memo- ``the Forgotten War,'' partly because it ended to join me in congratulating Tiger Woods for rial, here in Washington DC will read a simple, inconclusively with no real winner, the fierce his outstanding accomplishments. America yet true phrase inscribed on the wall: ``Free- combat ability of the Turkish Brigade should should be proud to have such a fine athlete dom is not free.'' Few know the complete truth never be forgotten. The 717 Turkish soldiers and such a fine citizen. of this quote so well as our veterans of the

VerDate 112000 07:26 Jun 29, 2000 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A27JN8.016 pfrm04 PsN: E28PT1 June 28, 2000 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1131 Korean war. We owe them a debt of gratitude which he and Lisa will return upon his retire- sers are still able to generate electricity for which we can never repay. For these are the ment. In 1996, he went south again, this time nineteen power plants which themselves cre- men and women who risked their lives to de- as chief of the Intelligence Division, Coast ate enough electricity to power 880,000 fend the freedom of another country, and in Guard Pacific Area in Alameda, California. He homes. doing so defended our own freedom. came to South Texas in 1998, assuming com- Mr. Speaker, it is proper that we honor the I am very proud to represent the many vet- mand of Group and Air Station Corpus Christi. people, industries. and government of Lake erans who reside in New York's 12th District. During his time in South Texas, he has County, California for their outstanding suc- Today, however, I would like to take a mo- overseen a growth in the Coast Guard facili- cess in creating a healthy environment. They ment to commemorate the valor of one of ties in Port Isabel/South Padre Island and was have been able to achieve standards of air those veterans. Mr. Miguel Bach, who is one the incident commander for Hurricane Brett quality which all communities should strive for. of my constituents, is highly decorated veteran last year. It is an honor for me to represent the people of the Korean war. He served in Korea with He is highly decorated; his personal awards of Lake County, first as their State Senator the 7th Infantry Division and the 45th Infantry for service include: 4 Coast Guard Com- and now as their Congressman. Through their Division. While on active duty in Korea in De- mendation Medals, 4 Coast Guard Unit Com- efforts they have created a community which cember of 1952, then Private First Class Bach mendations, 6 Coast Guard Meritorious Unit is both a safe and healthy place to live for all was wounded during a battle in North Korea. Commendations, a Navy Meritorious Unit its citizens. For this he was awarded the Purple Heart. He Commendation, 5 Humanitarian Service Med- f later attained the rank of staff sergeant. In ad- als and both the Arctic and Antarctica Service dition to the Purple Heart, Staff Sgt. Bach has Medals. Captain Moore has accumulated over CATHOLIC PRIEST MURDERED IN been awarded with the Silver Star, Legion of 6,000 flight hours, and his flight accomplish- INDIA Merit and the Bronze Star for his service to ments include instructor pilot and chief of the the nation. Training Division at the Aviation Training Cen- HON. DAN BURTON This nation owes its many freedoms to the ter in Mobile, AL. OF INDIANA thousands of men and women who have I ask my colleagues to join me in com- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES shown courage, such as that displayed by mending this unique patriot as he and his wife Tuesday, June 27, 2000 Staff Sgt. Bach. I wish to personally thank leave South Texas for life as civilians in Alas- each and every one of our combat veterans. ka. Mr. BURTON of Indiana. Mr. Speaker, a On this day I specifically wish to extend my f publication entitled the Burning Punjab re- warmest thanks to our veterans of the Korean ported recently that another priest was mur- war and say how proud I am to represent Staff IN HONOR OF LAKE COUNTY, CALI- dered in India on Tuesday, June 6, 2000 by Sergeant Bach and his many fellow Korean FORNIA’S TEN YEARS OF AIR militant Hindu fundamentalist extremists. He war veterans in New York's 12th District. Our QUALITY was murdered in his mission near Mathura in nation is forever in their debt. the state of Uttar Pradesh. The priest, Brother f HON. MIKE THOMPSON George, was a 35-year-old member of the OF CALIFORNIA Borivili order. TRIBUTE TO CAPTAIN DAVID IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES According to reports, the killers locked up MOORE Brother George's servant, broke into his room, Tuesday, June 27, 2000 and beat him to death. The assailants quickly HON. SOLOMON P. ORTIZ Mr. THOMPSON of California. Mr. Speaker, escaped following the brutal attack. Because OF TEXAS today I rise in honor of the outstanding envi- the crime seems to form a pattern with a pre- ronmental achievements of Lake County, Cali- vious incident in which a priest and two nuns IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES fornia. June 28th of this year will mark the were beaten in their rooms in Kosi Kalan, Tuesday, June 27, 2000 tenth consecutive year that the California Air many people are beginning to believe that this Mr. ORTIZ. Mr. Speaker, I rise to pay tribute Resources Board has designated Lake County act was the work of Hindu nationalist militants to a special service officer, Captain David as the only air district in California to attain all associated with a branch of the RSS, the par- Moore, commander of Coast Guard Group state ambient air quality standards. This is a ent organization of the ruling BJP. Several and Air Station Corpus Christi, who retires this great accomplishment for Lake County, as the Christian organizations in India, including the week. State of California's Ambient Air Quality All-India Catholic Union, the United Christian Captain Moore is the model service officer Standards are far more stringent than Federal Forum of Human Rights, and the All-India for the Coast Guard. In addition to just being standards, which makes this accomplishment Christian Council, have lodged strong protests an outstanding man, he deals squarely with even more remarkable. about the incident with the government. They whatever comes up, and he is a tireless advo- The attainment of these air standards is a also condemned the attempt by the National cate for the United States Coast Guard and shared community achievement by the people Human Rights Commission to minimize two the men and women who serve in his com- of Lake County. The agencies, industries and violent incidents against Christians in April. mand. individuals of this region have all contributed Unless the National Human Rights Commis- This Coastie from the heartland (Iowa) to the superior air quality of Lake County. sion begins taking these incidents seriously, it began his service with the U.S. Coast Guard There are many factors which have been in- unfortunately will be regarded as a puppet for as a deck watch officer aboard the Coast volved in Lake County's success. All the best the government. Guard lcebreaker Glacier, deployed to both available control technologies in the geo- Mr. Speaker, just recently I informed my col- the Arctic and Antarctica, where he developed thermal, plastic fabrication and mining indus- leagues that many people already believe that a love of the earth's polar regions. He later tries have been implemented. There has been the March massacre of 35 Sikhs at Chatti earned his Naval aviator wings in Pensacola, a massive retrofitting of older gasoline stations Singhpora was the responsibility of govern- FL. and asphalt plants and a successful burn ban ment forces. In fact, two separate investiga- While stationed in Alabama, after his first has been invoked during the summer season tions have already implicated Indian govern- Coast Guard aviation tour, he was the oper- to decrease smog levels. Along with help from ment counterinsurgency forces in that brutal ational commander for recovery operations the public, these projects have been key fac- massacre. after the onslaught of Hurricane Frederick. tors in Lake County's continuous achievement If we discover that these recent crimes have More importantly, while there, he met and in meeting state air quality standards. been committed by this group of BJP militants married the former Lisa Scott of Mobile, Ala- There are thirteen official air basins in the or government forces, India will have much bama. state of California and the Lake County basin explaining to do to this Congress. In fact, they Returning to the Arctic, Captain Moore was is the only one which complies with all ten of should be held accountable for all their sense- stationed at Kodiak, Alaska. Following that, he the state standards and has been the only one less actions. For years, I have been providing moved to Air Station San Francisco where he able to do so on a consistent basis. By imple- this Congress with reports that the Indian gov- deployed support to the Exxon Valdez cleanup menting the Geyser's Air Monitoring Program, ernment has murdered over 250,000 Sikhs and responded to the San Francisco Bay Area the Lake County Geyser industry has been since 1984; 200,000 Christians in Nagaland earthquake in 1988. able to drastically reduce the naturally occur- since 1947; more than 65,000 Kashmiri Mus- In 1994, he returned to Alaska, stationed at ring emissions of hydrogen sulfide gas, which lims since 1988; and tens of thousands of As- Coast Guard Air Station Sitka, the area to is a known air contaminant. Yet, these gey- samese, Manipuris, Tamils, and Dalits.

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