November 17, 1989 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 30037 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS CSIS CONGRESSIONAL STUDY of the hemisphere. Congress will not escape BINATIONAL OPTIONS GROUP ON MEXICO the rigors of these new responsibilities and Government-to-government cooperation will, therefore, find itself called upon to efforts can be extended and might take sev­ HON. JIM KOLBE conceptualize its activities along the follow­ eral forins: ing lines: First, a binational custoins accord to sup­ OF ARIZONA DEFINING THE PARAMETERS OF port a training, equipment and information IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES INTERDEPENDENCE program. Friday, November 17, 1989 Congress is a crucial arbiter of what some Second, encouragement to state and mu­ have termed a "silent integration", a process nicipal law enforcement bodies to create bi­ Mr. KOLBE. Mr. Speaker, since coming to in which the threads of mutual interpene­ national law enforcement associations and Congress I have had a great interest in United tration are multiplying. Congress plays a accords along the border. States-Mexico relations. One of my objectives critical role in defining the limits of interde­ Third, an effective relationship between has been to give my colleagues current infor­ pendence, allocating its costs and benefits. the "Drug Czar" as mandated by the 1988 mation on issues affecting this relationship, PROACTIVE LEGISLATION Anti-drug Abuse Act and his or her counter­ and to build our institutional knowledge. I'm There is a need to appreciate the interac­ part in Mexico. pleased to continue that effort today by sub­ tive linkage between issues on the bilateral INTERDICTION mitting for the RECORD the executive summary agelllc:la. In advancing from a reactive to a It is far more economical to interdict the of the CSIS Congressional Study Group on proactive legislative stance, Congress can flow of large shipments of drugs along the Mexico, which I cochair along with my col­ tackle either the forward end-for example, border than it is to pursue massive law en­ leagues Hon. RoN COLEMAN, and Senators the' a~t crisis-or the terminal effects-im­ forcement efforts against the more diffuse LLOYD BENTSEN and PETE WILSON. migration policy. distribution networks within the United The Congressional Study Group, sponsored CONGRESSIONAL DIPLOMACY States. u.s: legislators, by their very nature, have The U.S. should continue to install and by the Center for Strategic and International improve radar detection activities on the Studies, was formed to assist legislators by toolS of statecraft distinct from those of the executive branch. They can and should com­ southwestern frontier. giving them timely, accurate information, and municate to our Mexican neighbors the in­ Specially trained National Guard units, in to generate the realistic thinking these issues terests and opinions of important U.S. con­ particular helicopter and air assets, can demand. The Congressional Study Group is stittiepcies. complement current forces in finding and bipartisan in character, and made up of Mem­ intercepting drug traffickers and transport­ sErriNG THE NATIONAL POLICY AGENDA ing law enforcement units. bers from both legislative bodies. The Mem­ U.S..-Mexican relations include not only bers of the group meet on a quarterly basis to An aggressive policy of air interception border concerns but broader national issues with either hot pursuit overflight rights discuss a wide range of issues, including trade with .ramifications from the mid west to <non-military), jointly piloted missions or and economic issues, immigration, drug traf­ Wall Street. The Congress can help boost radio coordinated binational missions, offers ficking, foreign policy and Mexico's internal U.S.-:W:exican relations to the forefront of the possibility of success. political situation. national priorities. Both the U.S. intelligence community and The group has worked to build a base of THE DRUG WAR the military should be encouraged to share congressional expertise and consensus that The current narcotics crisis plagues both information, including satellite data, regard­ can serve as pillars of a stable policy. The societies and can only be solved by coopera­ ing clandestine drug operations. group recently issued its report, entitled "The tive efforts to tackle both the demand and ERADICATION Congress and Mexico: Bordering on Change." supply sides of the policy equation. Mexico utilizes 60% of its federal Justice The report includes policy recommendations LONG-TERM SOLUTION Department budget and employs one-quar­ of the group on a series of issues in our bilat­ U.S. responsibility entails immediate in· ter of its military in its war on drugs. The eral relationship. creased expenditures in educational efforts, U.S. material contribution to this effort I urge Members to read the executive sum­ health rehabilitation prograins and im­ takes the form of annual appropriations of proved law enforcement. Stiffer mandatory approximately $10-15 million for the main­ mary which follows: minimum penalties-including revocation of tenance of the helicopter fleet. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY OF THE CSIS drivers' licenses and publication of offend­ Additional cooperation might be obtained CoNGRESSIONAL STUDY GROUP ON MEXICO ers' identities-for the millions of recre­ by providing sophisticated aircraft and more This Report is the product of the on-going ational users would implement a national effective aircraft maintenance and parts CSIS Congressional Study Group on commitment to a zero tolerance policy. Pro­ procurement to the Mexican Attorney Gen­ Mexico, co-chaired by Senator Lloyd Bent­ moting Mexican economic health and fur­ eral's office. sen (D-TX), Senator Pete Wilson (R-CA), the~ a. reduction in U.S. demand are the Joint crewing could provide independent representative Ronald Coleman <D-TX) and only ~Ioog-term solutions to the drug war. verification of Mexican efforts, stemming Representative Jim Kolbe <R-AZ>. The THE CERTIFICATION PROCESS allegations of possible corruption. group has met on a regular basis since its es­ Co~ess must remain aware of the sweep­ The U.S. Congress should study the feasi­ tablishment in 1986. inJ. ctmsequences of the certification proc­ bility of a multinational force to conduct Although not a formal consensus docu­ ess.- ktld 'keep in mind several guidelines. operations against international drug smug­ ment, this Report is being issued now to First:, 'the range of probable Mexican re­ glers. provide a framework for new bilateral &~ to decertification or certification LAW ENFORCEMENT achievements between the United States ·issU.OO: oh less than a "full cooperation" The Mexican Government has signed and and Mexico. Forced to be selective, this ·buiS -•ould be determined. Does the value volume addresses four key areas: Narcotics, ratified a Mutual Legal Assistance Treaty df~g a message in the form of decerti­ <MLAT) with the United States. The Senate Trade, Immigration, and Mexican Political fi¢.l0Jl outweigh the threat of Mexican re­ Reform. should promptly consider the pending ~? accord. The result should be closer Mexican MAJOR CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS .-.';. ~, the ramifications of decertifica- cooperation in ongoing U.S. criminal investi­ As Mexico embarks on a high stakes effort -· •·t~it:m"the financial and trade communities gations. to restructure its economy and open its po- .. 7-~ -~- litical system, a note of urgency underlies ·, --~. · ts decertification most effective as TRADE POLICY the bilateral relationship. Whether Mexico , An ::-itlP1fet1 threat or as an implemented Mexico is one of the United States' key fails or succeeds in its efforts will have dra- l'>~ ·It ts a card that can be played only trading partners. Both nations have an in­ matic repercussions for the United States · once;:.1L{ld ought to be reserved for extreme terest in stimulating mutual prosperity into the 1990s and its relations with the rest 'tii~tances. through enhanced trade and investment re- e This "bullet" symbol identifies stat~· ·-;Dc-_· insertions which are not spoken by a Member of the Senate on the floor. Matter set in this typeface indicates words ~~~ or appended, rather than spoken, by a Member of the House on the floor. .. -:~..... :,-: ·,... -:1_--:-·_.,_ ...# 30038 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS November 17, 1989 lations. The 1980s have been marked by a LONG-RANGE POLICY companies. Such a pilot program is already significant liberalization of Mexican eco­ The United States might work with the in effect in parts of Texas and appears nomic policies. Mexico's membership in Mexican government to channel foreign in­ promising. GATT and its actions to dismantle tariff vestment toward areas that are high export­ MEXICAN DEMOCRACY barriers should be applauded. Protectionist ers of labor, by striving to maintain open No issue is more sensitive than Mexico's temptations in both the U.S. and Mexico markets for Mexican goods, and by main­ should be avoided through vigorous negotia­ internal political stability. For reasons of taining support for the Maquiladora pro­ Mexican history, sovereignty and national tions in the context of the 1986 U.S.-Mexi­ gram, an important generator of employ­ pride, U.S. policy in this regard must be cir­ can Trade and Investment Framework ment opportunity in Mexico. Agreement. cumspect if it is to avoid generating hostili­ EMPLOYER SANCTIONS ty in Mexico. At the same time, U.S. nation­ ENHANCEMENT OF RECIPROCAL TRADE Employer sanctions remain the most pow­ al security is predicated upon certain condi­ LEGISLATION erful mechanism of IRCA. However, em- · tions-one of which is the stability of its The efforts of the 1987 Framework Agree­ ployer sanctions without strenuous enforce­ southern border. Coupled with this strategic ment to devise permanent binational vehi­ ment are a hollow threat. Vigorous prosecu­ aim is our deeper commitment to supporting cles of trade consultation should be support­ tion of offending industries sends a message open and pluralistic political values around ed and enhanced. throughout the land, and to potential immi­ the world. The Framework process ought to direct its grants in their home countries. The overall objectives of U.S.