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
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-: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. policy with attention toward the question of protecting TEMPORARY LABOR PROGRAMS regard to the Mexican political system intellectual property rights and to explore should be the maintenance of Mexican sta The "Special Agricultural Workers" pro bility within a dynamic, change-sensitive sectoral and other avenues for enhanced gram
29-059 0-90-24 (Pt. 21) 30044 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS November 17, 1989 in every nation-find the courage, self-confi costs well below the consumer price index. In staggering sum required? By the very next dence and determination to give the United fact, costs are lower today than in 1985. year the equalizer formula was not being Nations the power, authority and money Once again, I would like to congratulate the fully funded. In 1975, Gov. Dan Walker cut if which it must have it is to do what it was the st~te aid formula by 4.9 percent. supposed to do? Florida Power and Light Co., their dedicated I hope you will take seriously this idea of employees and their customers. In my book, What effect did these efforts at education United Nations restructuring, of United Na they are all winners. al equality have? Some schools indeed did tions Perestroika. receive more money from the state, and that no doubt helped their programs. In EXCELLENCE IN EDUCATION what were known as the "better" or FLORIDA POWER AND LIGHT "richer" school districts, like mine, the re COMPANY WINS COVETED HON. JOHN EDWARD PORTER sults were devastating. We offered fewer DEMING AWARD OF ILLINOIS class sections, increased our average class IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES size, provided fewer advisers for students and made cuts in building maintenance. HON. TOM LEWIS Friday, November 17, 1989 Why didn't we just bite the bullet and pay OF FLORIDA Mr. PORTER. Mr. Speaker, I commend to more out of our own pockets? We weren't al you the following article written by William lowed to, remember? IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Zibart and which appeared in the Chicago In order to achieve this equality, some Friday, November 17, 1989 Tribune on November 15, 1989. Mr. Zibart is a schools had to freeze their operating tax Mr. LEWIS of Florida. Mr. Speaker, there is member of the faculty at New Trier High fund rates at their 1972-73 limits, or in some nothing more exhilarating than to enter a race School which is located in my district. New cases actually roll them back. Our 1975-76 as an underdog, to apply extraordinary effort, Tier is consistently ranked among the top 10 operating budget was cut 6 percent. Another strategy and determination, and then to high schools in the country, and its faculty is huge cut was planned for 1976, still another achieve victory. As such, it has been a sweet likewise among the finest in the United States. for 1977. victory for Florida Power and Light Co., their I insert Mr. Zibart's article in the RECORD After four years, my school district had employees and their customers as they following my remarks: cut back $14 million in prograins and deplet earned Japan's prestigious Deming Prize for STATE INCOME TAx WoN'T Fix ScHooLs ed all its reserves. outstanding achievement in the process of
29-059 0 - 90- 25 (Pt. 21 ) 30076 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS November 17, 1989 Part (b) makes the same changes described the administrative authority of the Director (if any) previously attained by that individ above to the Federal Employees Retirement of the Federal Emergency Management ual in any position; or System. Agency, in connection with an emergency. "(B) the maximum rate of basic pay then "(3) The exemption from subsections currently payable for GS-12 of the General SECTION 2 and under this subsection shall not, with Schedule. Section 2 makes the same prov1s1ons in respect to any emergency, apply longer "(5) The preceding provisions of this sub section 1 applicable to members or former than- section shall not apply with respect to a members of the uniformed service. "(A) the first 365-day period for which he member or former member of a uniformed SECTION 3 receives pay under 1 appointment from the service if, immediately before being placed These amendments will apply to appoint position in which he is employed, if he is in the temporary position referred to in serving under not more than 1 temporary ments made on or after the date of enact paragraph (2), the retired or retainer pay of appointment; or such member or former member was being ment. "(B) the first period for which he receives reduced under this section
November 17, 1989 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 30089 edly discussing the tragedy occuring there on TRIBUTE TO MRS. JESSIE Mr. Speaker, I know that all of my col a regular basis with my colleagues. Today, I JOHNSON leagues will join me in extending to Mrs. turn to you Mr. Speaker, with an urgent call Jessie Johnson our congratulations on her re for action. HON. DONALD M. PAYNE tirement and our best wishes for many happy To date, reports indicate that over 800 Sal years ahead. OF NEW JERSEY vadorans have been killed in the recent fight IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ing. The brutal murders of six Jesuit priests, A SPECIAL TRIBUTE TO AN Ignacio Ellacuria, Ignacio Martin-Baro, Se Friday; November 17, 1989 ACTIVE RETIREE gundo Montes, Amando Lopez, Juan Ramon Mr. PAYNE of New Jersey. Mr. Speaker, on Moreno, and Joaquin Lopez Lopez, have November 30, a gathering will be held in West HON. JOE KOLTER shocked people around the world. These men Orange, NJ, to honor a very special person, OF PENNSYLVANIA devoted their lives to improving the lives of all Mrs. Jessie Johnson. Her family and her many IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Salvadorans. Unfortunately, they have now friends will pay tribute to Mrs. Johnson on the Friday, November 17, 1989 been assassinated because of their efforts. occasion of her retirement after 40 years of I am particularly affected by the murder of dedicated service to the Newark Public Mr. KOL TEA. Mr. Speaker, I rise today the Jesuits. My family, my husband's family Schools. before the U.S. House of Representatives to and our children have all been educated in As a former educator myself, I had the pay special tribute to John a. Goodman of Zelienople, PA, a retired railroader who hasn't Jesuit institutions. We consider ourselves to pleasure of teaching with Mrs. Johnson early let retirement stand in the way of doing what be members of the Jesuit family. We share in my career. She is a talented teacher who needs to be done. the grief and sadness of the other members quickly won the respect of her students and her colleagues. A member of Local 1380, United Transpor of the Jesuit family and the global family who Mrs. Johnson has worked tirelessly to pro tation Union, Pittsburgh, PA, Mr. Goodman is have suffered this violent, senseless and vide our students with a quality education.· best known as the editor of a newsletter and tragic loss. Most recently, she has served as a Project numerous other publications that address Once again, we are seeing our worst night Coordinator for the Chapter I Programs with issues of vital importance to retired railroaders mares in El Salvador coming true-death the Newark Board of Education. and their families. squad activity is on the rise . Now, because of Her diverse background in education has in A former brakeman on the Pennsylvania the chaos created by the escalation in the cluded positions as a kindergarten teacher at Railroad and later with Conrail, Mr. Goodman war, the death squads are targeting and at Robert Treat School-now called Marcus was a charter member of BAT Lodge 1096, tacking people who have worked to improve Garvey-a supervisor of Head Start Programs, eventually becoming secretary, and along the the lives of the poor of El Salvador. The life of head teacher of reading programs, and orien way, he began posting informational items for anyone who has said or done anything that tation in-service teacher for kindergarten and the benefit of his coworkers. could be perceived as critical of the Salvador first grade teachers throughout the city of The newsletter grew out of these bulletin an Government is now in very real danger. Newark. She also conducted workshops and board items, and Mr. Goodman today keeps For the sake of all Salvadorans, we must in-service training sessions for parents and more than 2,000 readers informed. renew our call for immediate negotiations teachers in Federal programs. Mr. Goodman's recent newsletters have dealt with topics such as pension and insur toward a peaceful resolution of this decade For her contributions to youths in the area ance benefits, the proposed sale of Conrail long conflict. The Bush administration is taking of education, she has received numerous ac and the need for political and legislative edu the wrong approach. Recent statements that colades including awards from the Title I Cen cation for labor. the administration will expedite the flow of tral Parents Council of Newark, the Civic Club-an affiliate of the New Jersey Federa Before a disability sidelined Mr. Goodman, military assistance to El Salvador takes us in tion of Colored Women, Inc.-and the Florida he helped establish a blood bank, served as the wrong direction-away from peace, not A&M University Alumni Association of New legislative representative for his local, reorga toward it. Jersey. nized a local Boy Scout organization, worked There are some specific steps which must She is a member of the Kindergarten Asso to promote UTU 's State legislative goals in be taken. Mr. Speaker, I believe that it is im ciation of New Jersey, the Project Coordina Pennsylvania and was instrumental in numer portant for you to meet, as soon as possible, tors Association, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, ous civic and charitable causes, proving, as with the President to convey to him the mes the Black College Committee and the Mission he likes to say, that "one man can make a dif sage that he should take every necessary ary Society of Bethany Baptist Church in ference." step to promote a ceasefire and negotiations Newark, the NAACP, and is the vice president Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay special trib for a long-term peace. The U.S. Government of the Florida A&M University Alumni Associa ute to John a. Goodman of Bear Run Road in should support the request of the International tion of New Jersey. Butler County of my Fourth Congressional Dis Red Cross to evacuate the wounded. We Mrs. Johnson has shared her talents with trict because he has refused to allow retire should put pressure on both sides of the con others through a wide range of activities and ment to slow him down and has used his re flict to allow for the evacuation of civilians and public service. She is presently the organist tirement to help others and to help keep them we should insist that the bombing be stopped. for St. John's United Methodist Church in informed. Orange, NJ. She formerly served as East Or MEETING NOTICE American taxpayers' money is paying for ange's Essex County Democratic Committee The Full Committee on Public Works and the tragedy in El Salvador. It is our money that Person for the fourth ward. Transportation, will hold a special meeting is being used to sow death and destruction. This outstanding educator and community on Sunday, November 19, 1989, at 3:00p.m. We can stop the war there by stopping the activist is also the mother of two children, Dr. in 2167 Rayburn House Office Building. For the purpose of adopting a committee money which supports the war. A loud and Jennifer Johnson, of East Orange, and Ken clear message must be sent to President resolution expressing the appreciation of neth Johnson, of Woodbridge, NJ, and the the committee to Richard J. Sullivan and Bush and to President Cristiani. The people of proud grandmother of four grandchildren. Mrs. Dorothy A. Beam for their devoted and the United States will not tolerate our money Johnson, the wife of the late Albert Johnson, superb service to the House of Representa being used to murder innocent people. presently resides in Elizabeth, NJ. tives.