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OPPOSE PRO-DRUG TELEVISION­ PULASKI DAY PARADE TRIBUTE TO COL. KATHRYN G. BOYCOTT MTV CARLSON, U.S. ARMY HON. GERALD B.H. SOLOMON HON. CAROLYN B. MALONEY HON. IKE SKELTON OF NEW YORK OF MISSOURI OF NEW YORK IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Thursday, September 29, 1994 Thursday, September 29, 1994 Thursday, September 29, 1994 Mr. SKELTON. Mr. Speaker, today I pay Mr. SOLOMON. Mr. Speaker, it was re­ Mrs. MALONEY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in tribute to a dedicated U.S. Army officer and gentlewoman as she departs from her post cently brought to my attention by the Inter­ tribute to a wonderful annual event in New national Drug Strategy Institute that MTV is York City-the Pulaski Day Parade. This after 4 years as a Deputy Legislative Assistant once again broadcasting pro-drug messages. year's parade, to be held this Sunday, October for the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff to The MTV network recently broadcast "Straight 2, will be the Nation's largest, with over one the position of commander, Military Entrance Dope: A News Special on Drugs," which sup­ million people attending. I would like to give a Processing Stations, eastern region. Col. Kathryn G. Carlson deserves our tribute ported legalization and portrayed pro-drug ad­ special note of tribute to Mr. Thomas and honor. She has been connected with the vocates and users as drug experts. This pro­ Wojslawowicz, president of the Parade Com­ Congress in one position or another for over drug special was assisted by the Drug Policy mittee and a leading citizen in the Polish­ 6 years of her distinguished 20-year Army ca­ Foundation; a well financed, pro-drug lobbying American community and to Grand Marshal reer. Colonel Carlson's challenges and accom­ organization. Leon P. Klementowicz, director of the Polish plishments read like an emerging history of Instead of responding to the concerns of and Slavic Center and a resident of my own the U.S. Army in its third century of service to drug experts regarding inaccurate and biased Greenpoint district. I would also like to add a the Nation as it fully r.ealizes the incredible tal­ information. MTV repeated the hour-long show note of thanks to all my loyal friends in six times between August 23 and August 28. ent and potential of women in its ranks. Greenpoint, a large and vibrant Polish-Amer­ A native of Latta, SC, Colonel Carlson grad­ The promotion of these pro-drug messages by ican community. Their continuing support has uated Phi Beta Kappa from the University of a network watched regularly by millions of been wonderful. South Carolina in 1970. She also earned a young children and teenagers across this Na­ Mr. Speaker, the Pulaski Day Parade com­ master's degree in counseling from Wayne tion is an outrage. memorates that great son of Poland Gen. State University. Her military career began in In response to this programming the Inter­ Casimir Pulaski, the Father of the American 197 4 when she received a direct commission national Drug Strategy Institute has joined with Cavalry. At the age of 30, General Pulaski in the U.S. Army. Upon completing her routine Drug Watch International to encourage par­ came to America on July 23, 1777, to help our initial training, she acquired an Adjutant Gen­ ents in the United States to "Pull the Plug on struggling Nation in its fight for independence eral Corps Officer specialty with an additional MTV." Both of these groups are nonprofit or­ against British tyranny. This heroic son of Po­ public affairs qualification. She served two ganizations concerned with effective inter­ land organized the cavalry forces of our infant separate tours with the U.S. Command in Ber­ national policies and strategies which discour­ Republic and died of a wound received at the lin, managing protocol, public affairs, and per­ age drug use, oppose legalization of illicit Battle of Savannah on October 11, .1779. sonnel activities. She has also been assigned drugs, and provide accurate scientific informa­ General Pulaski's career highlights the spe­ to key personnel positions at the U.S. Army tion on drug use. Parents are urged to contact Infantry Center and Infantry School, Fort their local cable television company and re­ cial responsibility America has toward Po­ land-a responsibility which is recognized in Benning, GA, and U.S. Army Forces Com­ quest that a "block" be placed on the MTV mand, Fort McPherson, GA. channel of their cable service. the recently announced Partnership for Peace program. However, I do not believe that pro­ This fine officer has held high level assign­ Furthermore, parents are also urged to con­ gram goes far enough. Poland had dem­ ments on the Army Staff, in the Army Sec­ tact the advertisers on MTV to oppose this onstrated her commitment to democracy. The retariat, and on the Joint Staff. She served type of programming. A number of major na­ bravery of her people in the struggle for inde­ consecutively at the Pentagon as executive of­ tional advertisers did respond to the calls of pendence inspired the world. I believe that Po­ ficer for the Army's civilian personnel mod­ concerned parents and drug experts by can­ land will assume an increasingly vital role in ernization project; personnel staff officer in the celing their support of the broadcasts. Accord­ central Europe in the years to come. Office of the Deputy Chief of Staff for Person­ ing to Eric Voth, M.D., chairman of the Inter­ nel, directing enlisted promotion and profes­ national Drug Strategy Institute, "Because of That is why I strongly support the NATO Ex­ sional development programs; Chief of Special its pro-drug messages, MTV has caused con­ pansion Act, legislation that would guarantee Actions Branch in the Office of the Army's cern to parents in the past. But the network's Poland full membership in NATO by 1999 at Chief of Legislative Liaison; and finally in the inaction on this television special tells America the latest. I think it is time for America to look Office of the Chairman, Joint Chiefs of Staff. MTV promotes drugs to children. Parents can to · the long-term security and stability of Colonel Carlson is a graduate of the Wom­ tell the network that they don't want drug use Central Europe. The inclusion of Poland and en's Army Corps and Adjutant General Corps glamorized to their kids in their own homes. the other newly reborn democracies of East­ Officer Basic Courses, the Adjutant General They can "Pull the Plug on MTV." ern Europe in NATO is the best means to that Corps Officer Advanced Course, the U.S. First as a father and grandfather and as a end. Army Command and General Staff College, Member of Congress I commend the Inter­ I am fighting hard for the extension of many and the Army War College. Her awards and national Drug Strategy Institute for their con­ of the benefits of NATO membership to Po­ decorations include the Defense Meritorious certed efforts to rid our Nation of illicit drug land. Poland was the forerunner of the demo­ Service Medal, multiple awards of the Army use and to protect our children from the hor­ cratic spirit which has swept through Eastern Meritorious Service . Medal, the Army Com­ rors of drug addiction. I urge my colleagues to Europe over the past decade. She deserves to mendation Medal, and the Army of Occupation join me in boycotting MTV and opposing this be treated just like any other European de­ Medal. misuse of television technology. I fear for a mocracy. America must not repeat the mis­ She has been one of the principal liaison of­ nation that delivers this type of message to its takes made at Yalta 50 years ago. We must ficers to Congress for two Chairmen of the future generation of leaders. start bringing Poland into NATO now. Joint Chiefs of Staff, Gen. Colin Powell and

e This "bullet" symbol identifies statements or insertions which are not spoken by a Member of the Senate on the floor. Matter set in this typeface indicates words inserted or appended, rather than spoken, by a Member of the House on the floor. 26864 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS September 29, 1994 Gen. John Shalikashvili, during momentous riched the worst elements in Haiti, drove out mous damage done by our failure to follow times in our Nation's history-the end of the U.S. industries and tens of thousands of the eight point program I outlined some cold war, Operations Desert Shield/Storm, scarce jobs, and destroyed years of work that nearly three years ago after I had had an op­ we had invested in reforestation and soil portunity to study the situation. In my view, Provide Promise, Provide Hope, Provide Com­ conservation programs. there are at least five initiatives that must fort, Southe·rn Watch, Deny Flight. She has I'm also pleased that at long last the rest now be taken to give the democratic process served as the Chairman, Joint Chiefs of Staff of the formula for resolution of this crisis any chance of taking root in Haiti: principal liaison with the House Foreign Af­ that I have advocated from the outset, is At least a $10 million program to get the fairs, Senate Foreign Relations, House and getting serious consideration. You may re­ Port Au Prince port up to competitive stand­ Senate Intelligence Committees, and earlier call from several previous letters I have sent ards in the region, $5 million for the actual with the House Armed Services Committee. you on this subject that, drawing upon my physical improvements, and another $5 mil­ Mr. Speaker, it is an honor and privilege for fifteen years as chair of a Bi-partisan Task lion for technical assistance. Force on Haiti in the Congress, I have been At least $5 million· for the provision of the me to pay tribute to Col. Kathryn G. Carlson pushing an eight point plan, two key fea­ electrical power necessary in the short term today. It is clear, through her record of accom­ tures of which had been rejected by both the to begin the economic recovery process. Only plishment and her command assignment, that Bush Administration and your advisors up 10% of the population of Haiti has access to she is a professional soldier with the clear until last week. The first was my insistence electricity now, for example. Haiti des­ sense of honor, integrity, and purpose found in that you appoint a negotiation and medica­ perately needs an energy strategy to replace the finest military officers of this Nation. tion team composed of experienced people wood fuels with viable alternatives. Initially I know that the other Members of this body who were knowledgeable of the history and I would strongly suggest that we deploy some of our largest warships off the coast of wish her well in her new assignment. political culture of Haiti, and who I thought could win a negotiated and peaceful settle­ Hai ti for purposes of providing power to key ment. I had been pushing President Carter cities and regions of the country. We are going to have to commit at least $8 HOW DO YOU SPELL R-E-L-I-E-F? and General Powell for such a role for months. As late as July of this year, I talked to $10 million in a short term effort to revi­ to Colin about offering himself for such a talize the Export Manufacturing sector that HON. ANDREW JACOBS, JR. role. In Senator Sam Nunn, chairman of the has be decimated by the embargo. Employ­ OF INDIANA Armed Services Committee, we got the abso­ ment in the export sector dropped from 46,410 workers to less than 15,000 today. We 've got IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES lutely perfect complement to President Carter and General Powell. to find ways to quickly bring back the firms Thursday, September 29, 1994 As you see from an enclosed press release that left for greener pastures in places like Mr. JACOBS. Mr. Speaker, our most distin­ that I issued in July of this year, my second Costa Rica, Honduras and the Dominican Re­ public as a result of the embargo. guished former colleague, Walter Fauntroy, appeal was that you make it clear to Presi­ dent Aristide that his posture must be one of A meaningful rural public works program has written an excellent letter to President reconciliation of all elements of Haitian so­ is going to cost at least $20 to $30 million if Clinton. The letter represents Mr. Fauntroy's ciety, and stern opposition to any form of there is to be any hope of stability and sub­ usual insight and eloquence. retribution on the part of his supporters. sistence in those regions of Haiti where the NEW BETHEL BAPTIST CHURCH, When in your address to the nation on wretchedly poor live. Roads, bridges, wells, Washington, DC, September 19, 1994. Thursday night you announced such a posi­ latrines, houses, schools and health centers Hon. WILLIAM J. CLINTON, tion for President Aristide, my spirits were need to be provided as matters of highest pri­ The White House, Washington, DC. lifted. When I learned later that the Carter ority in Haiti's rural communities. DEAR MR. PRESIDENT: I simply cannot tell delegation was talking " amnesty" for the Finally, agricultural production for both you how proud I am of your leadership over coup leaders, I breathed a sigh of relief, for export and domestic consumption needs a $10 the past seven days in rescuing the Haitian I knew we were on our way. Those two things to $15 million shot .in the arm. Only 28% of people and the American people from what were the only reasons the Governor's Island Haiti's land is now cultivatable to begin would have been a disastrous situation for Accord of July, 1993 was not in fact imple­ with, and 65% of the work force and 46% of all, had we been forced to shoot our way into mented. What Carter and company were able the land is farmed-much of it in ways that that tortured nation. to accomplish, quite frankly, was the imple­ exacerbate the extremely serious environ­ The strategy which you devised in the mentation of the Governor's Island Accord, mental degradation that occurs in Haiti. eleventh hour was simply superb. I say that free of signals by Aristide that he would nei­ We've got to concentrate on established not just because it included the first two of ther allow amnesty nor restrain his support­ crops that have the greatest export potential an eight point plan that I have earnestly ers from deadly acts of retribution when the to assure fast capital infusion into Haiti. I'm tried to get staffers for both you and Presi­ U.S. returned him to power. talking about the production of mangos, dent Bush to adopt since first this crisis de­ In short, what began with your speech on limes, coffee, papayas and rice, for example. veloped three years ago, but also because it Thursday night and ended with the Carter Please take note as well, Bill, of items really opens the door now for a sharp break team visit with- the Haitian leaders was a three through eight of my earlier rec­ in Haiti with its brutal past. skillful and effective negotiation that saved ommendations. HOW DO YOU SPELL R- E-L-I- E-F? the day; and for that, the American people If I can be of any help to you in defending and the people of Hai ti are forever in your publicly your noble and sagacious actions in My first reaction to your success was one resolving this crisis in a manner that facili­ of relief. A very ugly, violent and painful sit­ debt. WHERE WE GO FROM HERE tates reconciliation, the building of demo­ uation would have ensued had we launched cratic institutions, tolerance, and economic an invasion. Not only would thousands of While we averted an invasion that would recovery, please feel free to call upon me. anti and pro Aristide supporters been killed have killed a lot of people and made the job Sincerely, by one another and by our forces in the ini­ of reconciliation and recovery enormously WALTER E . FAUNTROY, tial period of chaos accompanying an inva­ more difficult, that was really the easy part Member of Congress, 1971-1991 . sion, but it is likely that many of our young compared to what now must be done. I am men and women would have died as well. comforted that our military has in place the There remained the real possibility that civil affairs and legal units that can manage LOURDES SENIOR COMPANIONS­ shooting our way in would have initiated a adherence to the dictates of the Haitian Con­ GREAT ASSETS TO SOUTHERN war of attrition like that waged against the stitution by all parties in Haiti, including U.S. occupation from 1915 to 1934, and the the Aristide government. I am pleased that NEW JERSEY one waged against Napoleon's army in the we have the Military Police units going in to Nineteenth Century. That would have re­ establish a sense of order in the day-to-day HON. ROBERT E. ANDREWS quired not only that we remain at least as on-the-street situation in Haiti. I can't wait OF NEW JERSEY long as we did after our 1915 invasion, but it to see the dimensions of the program for eco­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES would also have impeded the enormous task nomic recovery in Haiti that is to be put in of recovery for an economy that has been place by the United States and other donor Thursday, September 29, 1994 devastated by both the embargo and two dec­ nations to undergird the democracy that we Mr. ANDREWS of New Jersey. Mr. Speak­ ades of decline. are now committed to put in place. I think it er, on October 21, 1994, the Lourdes Senior I am relieved as well that the embargo has will take every cent of the hundreds of mil­ been lifted. I have always been opposed to lions of dollars that we have saved by not Companion volunteers will be honored at a the embargo because it devastated an al­ having to go through with an invasion. recognition luncheon given on their behalf. ready pitiful economy, punished the poor May I be so bold, Bill, as to suggest to you The Senior Companion Program was author­ whom we wanted to help, empowered and en- what it's going to cost now after the enor- ized in 1973 as part of the Domestic Volunteer September 29, 1994 EXTENSIONS OF-REMARKS 26865 Service Act and is now part of the Corporation highway safety. Mr. Matthews, an employee of p.m. his twin brother Nicholas Edward Dory for National Service. The program was estab­ Roadway Express, Inc., as a commercial truck was born. On an occasion such as this, I join lished to provide individualized support and driver, was commended for driving 2 million with the members of the Dory family in wish­ create part-time stipended volunteer commu­ miles without a preventable accident. This per­ ing the newborns all the best for the promising nity service opportunities for low-income per­ formance is a tribute to Mr. Matthews' profes­ future ahead of them. sons aged 60 and over. Senior companions sional approach to driving and dedication to I am sure that my colleagues join me in provide assistance to elderly adults experienc­ safety. This achievement is a milestone at­ congratulating the proud parents, Edward and ing difficulty with one or more activities of daily tained only by a select few professional driv­ Darlene, on this most joyous occasion. With living. As part of a comprehensive care team, ers. the new addition of twins, their life together they help homebound persons live independ­ Mr. Speaker, I ask that all our colleagues will no doubt continue to be an adventure. ently. join me in congratulating Mr. Matthews' for a May this blessed addition to their lives bring The program at our Lady of Lourdes began job well done. He has proven to be an out­ them much happiness in the years to come. in 1989 in the city of Camden and now serves standing professional driver and an important member of our Nation's vital trucking industry. older residents of Camden and Burlington HONORING FATHER CARMELO Counties. There are currently 92 active volun­ GAGLIARDI'S 20 YEARS IN THE teers and 20 volunteer stations, serving over PRIESTHOOD 250 clients. When we talk of unsung heroes or TRIBUTE TO RABBI H. DAVID heroines, these senior companions come to TEITELBAUM mind. They provide invaluable person-to-per­ HON. CAROLYN B. MALONEY son services. HON. ANNA G. ESHOO OF NEW YORK IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Mr. Speaker, I would like to thank and con­ OF CALIFORNIA gratulate these extraordinary individuals. They IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Thursday, September 29, 1994 are William Addison, John Anderson, Hester Thursday, September 29, 1994 Mrs. MALONEY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today Banks, Gertrude Booker, Mabel Boone, Willa to bring to the attention of my colleagues a Mae Braddy; Gladys Braxton, Mary Ms. ESHOO. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to wonderful man who will mark his 20th anniver­ Brockington, Frances Burch, Marie Carlson, honor Rabbi David Teitelbaum, an outstanding sary in the priesthood on Sunday, October 2. James Carter, Annie Clayborne, Catherine leader of the 14th Congressional District and Padre Gagliardi Mario Carmelo was born in Cook, Geneva Cox, Juanita Cruz, Rose Temple Beth Jacob in Redwood City, CA. This the small Italian town of Savoia di Lucania in D'Angelo, Nancy Darby, Anna DeLeonardia, year he celebrated his last high holiday serv­ 1946 to Michael and Maria Mangino. His par­ Margaret DiNunzio, Josephine Doria, Guil­ ices as head of this remarkable congregation ents were farmers of modest means, and lermo Enriquez, Theresa Fahey, Gabriel Fer­ as he prepares for his coming retirement. made many sacrifices for their three children. raro, Sr., Catherine Forgacs, Ophelia Fuller, David Teitelbaum came to Temple Beth From early in his life, Father Carmelo has Hester Funches, Mary Garner, Carmela Gen­ Jacob 38 years ago as its third full-time rabbi been dedicated to improving himself, and the tile, Ramona Gonzales, Doris Grant, Ora at a time when it had just 100 active families. lives of those around him. He began his edu­ Green, Frances Hallman, Helen J. Hannum, Under his leadership, the oldest Jewish con­ cation at Savia di Lucania Elementary School, Catherine Hansbury, Jean P. Harvey, Eliza­ gregation in San Mateo County grew to its and continued his education at Vietri di beth Halmstead, Theresa I. Hussey, Alice present size of 480 families. Rabbi Teitelbaum Potenza, nearly 1O miles from his home. De­ Ingalls, Herbert Johnson, Marjorie Johnson, brought to the congregation his devotion to spite the fact that the mountainous roads be­ Mildred R. Johnson, Esther H. Jones, Anita scholarship, his interest in interfaith couples, tween from Savoia to Vietri were not paved Kalick, Mary Katz, Martha Kersey, George and his passion for civil rights. and difficult to traverse, young Father Carmelo King, Miriam Kyle, Carrie LaBoy, Mae Helen This remarkable man marched with Rev. made it to school every day on foot or by bicy­ Lee, Galdys A. Lewis, Lena T. Lewis, Miriam Martin Luther King, Jr., in Selma, AL, and cle. Years later, Father Carmelo would attend Lott, Hannah E. Lovelock, Beauty Lovett, spoke out early and courageously against Seminario Regionale di Salerno, where he Gladys Mallon, Shahidah Matean, Margaret America's involvement in the Vietnam war. would receive his bachelor's of science in the­ Menoken, Veronica Meyers, Aguatin Molina, Rabbi Teitelbaum has always considered it his ology in June 197 4. Eula E. Moore, Else Mulvenna, Sara Y. Na­ moral duty to speak out against injustice, be­ In 1981, Father Carmelo moved to New than, Clifford Nelson, Estella Pratt, Cecilia lieving that the history of persecution of the York, where he has become an invaluable part Read, Vivian Rhone, Isaac Rodriquez, Annie Jewish people creates in them a special obli­ of the community, touching the hearts of Rozier, Katie Scanes, Elizabeth Schilling, gation to protect the human rights of all. countless New Yorkers. He is particularly ac­ Sophie Schmidt, Carrie Solomon, Maceo Mr. Speaker, throughout his remarkable ca­ tive in efforts to support the religious and so­ Stewart, Azelda Stovall, Helen M. Thom, Willa reer, Rabbi David Teitelbaum has preached a cial needs of the Italian-Americans at Mount Mae Thomas, Hattie Thompson, Madeline M. message of compassion, justice, and service Carmel Church in Brooklyn, NY. In 1987, he Thorne, Michael Threadgill, Rose Tragno, Vio­ to others, and every day of his life he has founded the Italian Center of New York City, let Tresvant, Cecil Virgo, Marian Ward, Mary served as a shining example of these values. an association for Italian emigrants, where he Watkins, Gladys M. Williams, Leslie Wilson, I urge my colleagues to join me in saluting this gives social, cultural, and religious assistance Christine Wing, and Clara M. Wittenberger. noble man of faith, this passionate community to those in need. Mr. Speaker, I would also like to congratu­ leader, and this inspiring human being. In addition to his involvement with the cen­ late and commend Catherine Virginia Jarecki ter he founded, Father Carmelo is also a and Anne Marie McAdams for their dedicated member of the Foundation for a Brighter and caring service to our program and com­ BIRTH OF TWINS VINCENT AND America, the Theatrical Association of New munity. NICHOLAS DORY York, and European Community of Journalists. Currently, Father Carmelo is a representative, HON. WIUJAM 0. LIPINSKI to the International Catholic Education Office TRIBUTE TO CLAUDE MATTHEWS OF ILLINOIS at the United Nations. His outstanding work on IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES behalf of Italian community of New York re­ cently earned him a citation from the New HON. scorr McINNIS Thursday, September 29, 1994 OF COLORADO York State Assembly. Mr. Speaker, there is little doubt the world IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Mr. LIPINSKI. Mr. Speaker, it gives me great pleasure to bring to the attention of my became a better place when Father Carmelo Thursday, September 29, 1994 colleagues the birth of twin babies. Vincent entered the priesthood, and it is New York's Mr. MCINNIS. Mr.1Speaker, I rise today to Edward Dory and Nicholas Edward Dory were good fortune that he decided to make New recognize an amazing feat accomplished by born to Edward and Darlene Dory, who reside York his home. I take this occasion to salute one of my constituents, Mr. Claude Matthews. in Lemont, IL. his tremendous accomplishments, and wish Mr. Claude Matthews of Palisade, CO was Vincent Edward Dory was born at 3:39 p.m. him well on his next 20 years in the priest­ recently recognized for his contribution to on August 24, 1994. One minute later, at 3:40 hood. 26866 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS September 29, 1994 CLINTON'S MILITARY: SITTING ON easy these days for people to concentrate on In 1954 Norv went to work for Lawrence THE SIDELINES only the negative things happening around us. Livermore National Laboratory. In 1964 he While these factors cannot be ignored, neither joined the General Atomics Division of the HON. GERALD 8.H. SOLOMON should we ignore the positive things that occur General Dynamics Corp. and in 1969 became OF NEW YORK each day. Indeed, we should strive to focus its Washington office manager. He was made our attention on these positive things. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES a vice president of General Atomics Co. in The Mobile Black History Museum is unique 1974 and a senior vice president in 1987. Thursday , September 29, 1994 in its contribution because it highlights the Norv helped establish the American Nuclear Mr. SOLOMON. Mr. Speaker, I have said it struggles and achievements of Mobilians. It is Energy Council and served as secretary and before and I will say it again, the Clinton ad­ important that the youth of Mobile see that treasurer for several years. He has maintained ministration is bringing this country to the brink there is always room for change and reform, membership in the American Nuclear Society, of unilateral disarmament. no matter who you are, no matter where you the American Defense Preparedness Associa­ The latest evidence of this is truly shocking, come from. tion, National Security Industrial Association, Mr. Speaker. I still can't believe th is. Last Young minds need role models, and with the Air Force Association, the U.S. Army As­ week, the commander of the Naval Reserve the rampant increase in black on black vio­ sociation, and the Navy League. ordered that all paid drills and annual training lence, AIDS, drug abuse, and poverty, it is Norv is a good friend. A good husband to for reservists be cancelled for the rest of the more important than ever before to take time Claire, a good father to 5 children, a good fiscal year. So there we have it. While Presi­ to care for our future as a community, State, grandfather to 14 grandchildren, and an in­ dent Clinton is diverting our precious defense and nation. credible great father. He's a solid citizen. resources to an unimportant island in the Car­ The museum directs its efforts toward youth, Straight forward. One who speaks his mind. ibbean, the Naval Reserve has just folded up targeting kindergarten through 12th grade. Re­ And one whose gentle smile belies a piercing shop due to budgetary constraints. cently, they sent out over 5,000 pamphlets to wit. And listen to this: The Navy has also shut schools in the Mobile area in hopes of reach­ Well, Norv, in retirement you'll do it right, down three carrier air wings and six naval pa­ ing all of the young people of our county. casting your line ever so smoothly into new trol squadrons for the rest of the year. I am Mr. Speaker, I commend Mr. Robert Battles, waters, listening carefully to the gurgles and just aghast, Mr. Speaker. We have a military executive director and curator of the museum, the splashes, always ready to extend that that cannot operate and train for its real mis­ for his leadership in making this museum a re­ guiding hand for those who reach out. sions-defending America and her interests­ ality. Soon, young people of all races will be Congratulations, pal, you've earned it. because the Clinton administration has got us able to learn about African-American history, involved in countless places that are of no as well as the many achievements of the strategic interest to the United States, while si­ black community of Mobile in education, social INTRODUCTION OF THE OFFSHORE multaneously gutting the Defense budget. Add reform, sports, science, and medicine. SUPPLY VESSEL CONSTRUCTION to this the diversion of defense resources for And on behalf of the museum, as well as AND DEVELOPMENT ACT OF 1994 things like aid to Russia, defense conversion, the people of Mobile, I want to extend a cor­ environmental cleanup etcetera, etcetera, dial, south Alabama invitation to all visitors HON. W.J. (BlllY) TAUZIN etcetera, and it is just no wonder that this is who may be in our vicinity, to visit the Mobile OF LOUISIANA happening. Black History Museum and experience history IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Mr. Speaker, it turns out that those of us that is truly living. Thursday, September 29, 1994 who have been saying recently that we are going hollow were wrong. We are hollow. Mr. TAUZIN. Mr. Speaker, I rise to introduce TRIBUTE TO NORV AL E. "NORV" the Offshore Supply Vessel Construction and CAREY Development Act of 1994. This bill would grant A SALUTE TO THE MOBILE, AL, the Secretary of Transportation, through the BLACK HISTORY MUSEUM HON. JOHN T. MEYERS Coast Guard, specific authority to establish OF INDIANA regulations to allow domestic shipyards and HON. SONNY CAll.AHAN IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES operators to design offshore supply vessels [OSV's] in accordance with the International OF ALABAMA Thursday, September 29, 1994 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Tonnage Convention measurement system. Mr. MYERS of Indiana. Mr. Speaker, Norval This bill will promote U.S. shipbuilding and op­ Thursday, September 29, 1994 E. Carey is retiring, and his colleagues and his erators by encouraging the domestic OSV in­ Mr. CALLAHAN. Mr. Speaker, I would like to friends on the Hill are sorry to see him leave. dustry to build and operate vessels designed take this opportunity to give recognition to an Norv spent 30 years at General Atomics. to compete in the world market. extraordinary program that has boldly taken a His distinguished record includes expertise in OSV's serve the offshore petroleum industry leading role in promoting cultural awareness of energy and defense matters and his knowl­ by delivering supplies, material, workers, and African-American history in the Mobile area. edge, competence, and honesty are well rec­ fuel to offshore exploration and production fa­ As we all know, Alabama has played an im­ ognized by those who know him. Over those cilities. portant role in the advancement of African­ years he accumulated a wealth of institutional Currently, U.S.-flag OSV's must be built in Americans, including its role as the nerve cen­ knowledge, and I have benefited from his ex­ accordance with a statutory definition that is ter from which much of the modern-day civil pertise. Norv has been a valuable resource. based on the antiquated U.S. regulatory rights movement originated. But now he will sharpen his fishing techniques measurement system. The old U.S. tonnage However, what most people don't realize is and get in the time on the water that he has system encourages ship designs that have that Mobile has its own special chapter of postponed all these years. proven to be less competitive in the world black history even beyond that movement. It is Fish, beware. market than vessels built according to the the purpose of the Mobile Black History Mu­ Norv's friendship I will always cherish. It international system. The international system seum to convey this legacy to this generation must be something about the Midwest, but promotes cleaner ship designs, that are more of African-Americans, as well as all future gen­ that Nebraska native and this Hoosier learned efficient, safer, and more easily maintained erations. the value of a dollar early on and shared the than vessels built to the present domestic Three years ago, Robert Battles began his same sense of what direction our country standards. struggle to make the vision for the Mobile needed to go to enhance its future. This bill would offer ship builders the option Black History Museum become a reality. Born in Overton, NE, Norv graduated from of designing to U.S. regulatory or ITC meas­ His efforts to enshrine the contributions of his hometown high school, earned a degree urement standards. It empowers the Coast the African-American men and women who from Hastings College and received a law de­ Guard to determine the size limitations on the have come before us into the hearts and gree from the Cumberland School of Law in new vessels and any additional safety require­ minds of the youth of Mobile County are to be 1951. A Navy veteran, Norv also is a former ments that the agency might deem to be ap­ commended. Quite frankly, it has become very FBI special agent. And a great American. propriate. September 29, 1994 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 26867 This issue was the subject of two hearings TRIBUTE TO GEN. MERRILL A. national operations. Quite frankly, I don't see before the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and "TONY" MCPEAK an end in sight, and General McPeak has Navigation during the 103d Congress concern­ been right to push for continued support for ing U.S. maritime regulatory reform initiatives. HON. IKE SKELTON this aircraft. General McPeak has also been a This bill was developed through a cooperative OF MISSOURI staunch supporter of upgrading our space as­ effort between the Coast Guard and the OSV IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES sets-from launch capabilities to ensure we industry. have affordable and available access to This bill has the full support of the Coast Thursday, September 29, 1994 space-to the satellites that allows the Air Guard's Office of Marine Safety, Security, and Mr. SKELTON. Mr. Speaker, I wish to take Force to exploit space through monitoring Environmental Protection and the Offshore this opportunity to publicly recognize the ca­ world events and providing critical navigational Marine Services Association. reer of one of this country's great airmen, and communications support to the warfighter. The following report language is rec­ Gen. Merrill A "Tony" McPeak, General There are a host of other key issues that Gen­ ommended to clarify how certain provisions of McPeak will retire from his position as the eral McPeak has championed, from taking the bill should be administered by the Sec­ Chief of Staff of the Air Force after selflessly care of the men and women who wear the retary of Transportation and the Coast Guard: serving our Nation for 37 years. General uniform, to the need for a modern, stealth First, under the new definition of an OSV, a McPeak's leadership and vision have prepared bomber with capable, smart conventional mu­ vessel owner will continue to be able to use not just the Air Force, but our Armed Forces nitions that gives our national leadership op­ the optional regulatory measurement system and Nation for the 21st century. tions. under section 14305(a)(1) for the inspection of General McPeak has been formulating what At the beginning of his tenure as Chief of the vessel since chapter 33 is in part B of sub­ type of Air Force we need since his graduation Staff, he published a watershed document, title II. from San Diego State and its Reserve Officer "Global Reach-Global Power." This docu­ Second, in establishing the upper limit for Training Program in 1957. First, he became a ment outlined how air and space power now the size of an OSV, the Secretary should con­ superb and skill aviator, flying the F-100 and offers the Nation the ability to mass and ma­ sider the established provisions and guidelines F-104. He also flew over 260 combat mis­ neuver in the air. Modern conflict is essentially of the International Maritime Organization. sions in Southeast Asia. a contest with which the battle for control of Third, in prescribing regulations to imple­ Then, General McPeak built upon this expe­ air and space precedes the control of territory. ment the amendments made by the act, the rience by successfully commanding a variety And, General McPeak has detailed how our Secretary, in compliance with the Administra­ of Air Force organizations, from the historic stealth and precision strike capabilities have tive Procedure Act, should consult with rep­ 20th Tactical Fighter Wing at RAF Upper given our Air Force the ability to dominate air resentatives of the private sector having expe­ Heyford to 12th Air Force to our Pacific Air and space. rience in the operation of OSV's and shall Forces. During the next 50 years, many in the Air consider the unique characteristics, methods But, when we asked him to take charge of Force and Defense Department will look back of operation, and nature of service of OSV's. the Air Force in October 1990, he recognized, on General McPeak as probably the most in­ I ask my colleagues to support the Offshore perhaps better than any contemporary military fluential Chief of Staff since Gen. Carl Spaatz Supply Vessel Construction and Development leader, that the post-cold-war era demanded a first established the Air Force as an independ­ Act of 1994 and help reestablish our domestic dramatically different type of military. And, ent Air Force. We will miss his stewardship, vi­ shipbuilding industry. General McPeak set out to reinvent the Air sion, leadership, and command of so many Force along these lines. First, he reshaped the complex defense and security issues. As the structure of the Air Force, reducing its major General and Mrs. McPeak leave active duty, I TRIBUTE TO SHERIFF ROBERT A. commands from 13 to 8. He eliminated an en­ encourage my colleagues to join me in wish­ O'NEAL tire management leveF-the Air Division. He ing them well and saluting their dedicated changed the Number Air Forces from a man­ service to our Nation. HON. ANDREW JACO~, JR. agement bureaucracy to an operational, OF INDIANA warfighting command geared to support joint IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES operations. In the process, he streamlined, HONORING ANTHONY BELLINI flattened, delayered the Air Force, making it Thursday, September 29, 1994 more responsive, more flexible, smarter, and HON. CAROLYN 8. MALONEY Mr. JACOBS. Mr. Speaker, Indianapolis is more capable. We have an Air Force today OF NEW YORK closing quickly on the 40th anniversary of a that meets the fiscal and security demands of IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES significant public event, the election in 1954 of our new era. Robert A. O'Neal as the sheriff of the Indian­ At the same time, his leadership has en­ Thursday, September 29, 1994 apolis county of Marion. sured that our Nation has the tools needed to Mrs. MALONEY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today Bob O'Neal's election marked the historic meet our Nation's international commitments. to bring to the attention of my colleagues the demarcation between the old system of politi­ Our men and women in Air Force blue have achievements of Andy Bellini, a very important cal patronage for policing and the new system provided a continuous air occupation over member of my community in Astoria, NY. of professional officers. Iraq, enforcing the U.N. mandate. And, in al­ Andy Bellini has a long history of service, Sheriff O'Neal had served as superintendent most every other operation-from providing re­ commitment and leadership to his community. of the Indiana State Police, and his father lief to Russia, Bosnia, Somalia, and Rwanda­ This became quickly evident soon after grad­ served as chief of Indianapolis Police. we've turned to the Air Force first. General uating from the Long Island City High School Steeped in the tradition of professional excel­ McPeak has made sure these forces are ca­ in June 1943, when a young Andy Bellini ea­ lence, Bob O'Neal embarked upon the noble pable-they've gotten the job done in superb gerly joined the U.S. Marine Corps to help out effort of transforming the Marion County Sher­ style. our great country during World War II. From iff's Department into a modern organization General McPeak has also had his eyes the islands of Hawaii to the Japanese main­ suitable to the emerging extension of Indian­ turned to the future. During the past decade, land, Andy served this Nation with honor and apolis into the suburbs. while the Air Force budget has declined about distinction, and at the end of the war, after the Because of the inspiration of his example. 40 percent, its procurement budget is down official declaration of peace was signed on the the State of Indiana adopted its first statute over 60 percent. Recognizing that today's Battleship Missouri, Andy's division had the guaranteeing merit policing in its sheriffs' de­ modernization is tomorrow's capable Air unique opportunity of accepting Japan's formal partments. And that guarantee of professional­ Force, General McPeak has stressed before surrender in Sl'->ebo. ism has endured to this day, a fine legacy of this distinguished body the importance of After the war, Andy carried his service and a fine police officer who, now retired from ac­ maintaining key modernization programs, like leadership skills to New York City's wine and tive police work, continues to be a model citi­ the F-22 to continue our 40-plus year record spirits industry where he has since made a zen in our community. He deserves this happy of never losing a soldier to enemy aircraft at­ strong mark in the business community anniversary of extraordinary community tack. There's also the importance of the C-17, through his many accomplishments. Beginning achievement. needed if we are to keep the pace of our inter- as a retailer in Astoria, Andy later became a 26868 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS September 29, 1994 gifted salesman and an outspoken union rep­ TRIBUTE TO LEONARD "POOCH" Judge Cole is a member of the American resentative. So much so that in 1981, Charm­ MILLER-THE MAN WITH THE Bar Association and the American Judicature er Industries awarded him Salesman of the MEDALS Society, and a former director of the El Paso Year, and his successful qualities as both a Bar Association. great salesman and a union leader easily won HON. HAMILTON FISH, JR. Judge Cole's success as a magistrate is based on a combination of profound insight him ari appointment as executive secretary of OF NEW YORK and a prodigious awareness of the law and its IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the Liquor Salesman's Union, Local No. 2, a place in our society. He is greatly respected position he continues to hold to this day. Thursday, September 29, 1994 by his peers in the legal profession. He is a During the early 1980's, State Senator An­ Mr. FISH. Mr. Speaker, 60 years ago, my man of great intellect and wit, and also of thony Gazzara recognized Andy's talents and father's most noted constituent, Franklin Roo­ great compassion. Judge Cole is to be com­ hired him as a legislative aide. Andy soon be­ sevelt, had just taken office as President, our mended for the exemplary wisdom and dis­ came known for helping many area residents economy had no place to go but up, a cup of passionate judgement that he has exercised and community organizations with their prob­ coffee was a nickel or less and Leonard from his position as Federal magistrate to this Nation. lems. He continued his generosity and kind­ "Pooch" Miller was about to begin his stint in Washington's restaurant business. I ask my colleagues to join me in congratu­ ness by later working for Senator George First honing his skills at Harvey's as maitre lating Judge Cole on the occasion of his retire­ Onorato. For more than a decade, Andy's d', and then at O'Donnels and the National ment and wish him well in all of his future en­ dedication and enthusiasm as a legislative Press Club, "Pooch" was well known to hun­ deavors. aide have helped improve the quality of life in gry thousands before he joined the House din­ our neighborhoods. He is a trusting friend, and ing room staff in 1971. Since then he has kept his actions show clearly how much he cares us happy and nourished. TRIBUTE TO THE 1994 INDUCTEES for the people and causes that he fights for. "Pooch" is a special fellow: an unruffled TO THE ENTREPRENEURSHIP HALL OF FAME Andy has also been an outstanding member gentleman always at his hectic post. Re­ splendent in the medals and pins representing of the Taminent Regular Democratic Club. His our States, counties, and towns, he has al­ HON. WILLIAM 0. LIPINSKI diligence and eye for detail have been essen­ ways been professional and courteous. No OF ILLINOIS tial to many of Taminent's successful club matter whether it was for J. Edgar Hoover at IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES functions. Harvey's or any of us in the dining room, Thursday, September 29, 1994 Mr. Speaker, because of his tremendous "Pooch" did his job for all these years in out­ Mr. LIPINSKI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to achievements on behalf of others, I hope my standing fashion. Now "Pooch" has chosen to retire. I know recognize the entrepreneurial achievements of colleagues will join me in honoring Mr. An­ a select group of leaders from the Chicago thony Bellini. He deserves our highest respect. this was a difficult decision, as it has been for me. I wish "Pooch" Miller, the "Man with the metropolitan business community. I am proud Medals" Godspeed and much happiness. to salute these entrepreneurs and founders of small and mid-sized businesses for their in­ duction into the 10th annual Entrepreneurship TRIBUTE TO BILL HARTLESS ON RETIREMENT OF HON. PHILIP T. Hall of Fame, Thursday evening, October 20, BEING NAMED EMPLOYEE OF COLE 1994, in Chicago. THE YEAR The Institute for Entrepreneurial Studies in HON. RONALD D. COLEMAN the College of Business Administration at the HON. SCOTI McINNIS OF TEXAS University of Illinois at Chicago cofounded and IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES continues to sponsor the Entrepreneurship OF COLORADO Hall of Fame, honoring outstanding business Thursday, September 29, 1994 leaders whose spirit and success help keep IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Mr. COLEMAN. Mr. Speaker, I wish to pay America's business community strong and Thursday, September 29, 1994 tribute to the Hqnorable Philip T. Cole on the vital. occasion of his .retirement. I am especially in­ The sponsors, the Arthur Anderson Enter­ Mr. MCINNIS. Mr. Speaker, today, I would debted to this individual because he has dedi­ prise Group, LaSalle National Bank, and Wil­ like to congratulate Mr. Bill Hartless, property cated the past 14 years of his life as a U.S. liam Blair & Co., have enabled the university technician at Centennial Correctional Facility magistrate judge in the Western District of to cement this partnership and recognize out­ in the East Canon Correctional Complex, on Texas, El Paso Division. Judge Cole's retire­ standing entrepreneurs. The program is ex­ the occasion of being named employee of the ment will be effective today, September 30, ceptional because it creates an active partner­ 1994. ship between the academic and business year by the department of corrections. In September of 1994, Judge Cole entered communities. Students and entrepreneurs Employees of the year are selected by their the University of Texas School of Law. While alike benefit from an exchange of knowledge, peers on the Department of Corrections exec­ a law student, he worked as a student attor­ experience, and creativity. utive employee council based on qualities that ney for the Legal Aid Clinic, a cooperative Today, I would like to congratulate these include job performance, professionalism, and project with the Travis County Bar Association, leaders, each of whom is listed below, for community involvement. providing legal services to the poor. He was using their imagination and resources to foster employed part-time in the Texas House of an excellent program which enhances the During his 10-year career, Mr. Hartless has Representatives and later as clerk with the quality of higher education and underscores been an outstanding employee whose dedica­ Austin law firm of Clark, Thomas, Harris, the value of entrepreneurship in America. I am tion and proficiency has allowed him to earn Denius & Winters. He also served as an asso­ sure that my colleagues join me in recognizing this prestigious award. Besides being a role ciated editor of the Texas Law Review from these entrepreneurial leaders for their impor­ model in the workplace, Bill is also an impor­ 1960 to 1962. He graduated with honors on tant contributions to employment generation, tant part of the community. He is active in January 7, 1962. the entrepreneurial spirit, and our great Na­ community affairs, the Boy Scouts of America, After graduating from law school, Judge tion. and the Red Cross, to mention just a few. Cole returned to his hometown of El Paso. He The 1994 inductees to the Entrepreneurship was licensed to practice on April 23, 1962, Hall of Fame: Bud Greene, Dick Rosenberg, Mr. Speaker, I ask our colleagues to join me and immediately thereafter was appointed as­ Glen A. Johnson, Larry I. Kane, Thomas in congratulating Bill Hartless on his award. I sistant county attorney in El Paso. He left the Kreher, Lee Loudermilk, Bill Mcinerney, Roger know all of us thank him for his dedication, County Attorney's Office to enter private prac­ P. Miller, Seymour H. Persky, Mark S. Pflanz, professionalism, and service to the department tice in 1964. On March 21, 1980, he was ap­ Theodore H. Pincus, Mark Polinsky, Allen of corrections. pointed U.S. magistrate in El Paso. Sutker, John W. Rogers, Jr., Scott Wald, Jay September 29, 1994 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 26869 N. Whipple Ill, Michael B. Arrington, Diane close affiliation with Pakistani intelligence are where he serves as an officer and member of Asche, Larry L. Asche, Keven M. Clark, Lisa believed to have been involved in the New the board of directors. George's involvement Brandau, Becky Wright, Irwin H. Cole, Sidney York World Trade Center bombings. In addi­ within the community exemplifies his commit­ J. Taylor, James L. Coxworth, Richard C. · tion, some of the prime suspects of the World ment to service. I believe his ongoing efforts Crandall, Jr., Kathleen B. Drennan, Cindy Trade bombing center are also said to have provide George with experience that well Ellis, Barry Potekin, Mary Nissenson Scheer, been bound together by the holy war head­ qualifies him to serve as judge. We are fortu­ Joan Weinstein, and Andrew J. Zahn. quarters in Peshawar, Pakistan, the bustling nate that Judge Steeh is willing to continue base of operations for the Afghan resistance. serving our community. Second, is an article that appeared in the Each year the honoree of the Daughters of TRIBUTE TO CANTOR HANS COHN Washington Post on September 12, 1994. The Isabella testimonial/roast selects a charity to article states that: receive proceeds from the dinner. This year HON. ANNA G. ESHOO Pakistan's army chief and head of its intel­ the recipients are Turning Point, a domestic vi­ OF CALIFORNIA ligence agency proposed a detailed "blue­ olence shelter, and the Interfaith Center for IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES print" for selling heroin to pay for the coun­ Racial Justice. Because of the concern and try's covert military operations in early generosity of the organizers and the honoree, Thursday, September 29, 1994 1991, according to former Prime Minister this event will promote greater understanding Ms. ESHOO. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to Nawaz Sharif. within our community and provide assistance honor Cantor Hans Cohn of Temple Beth The report provides considerable detail on to victims of abuse. I applaud their efforts to Jacob in Redwood City, CA, in the 14th Con­ the degree to which Pakistan's military leaders make Macomb County a better place to live. gressional District. This year he celebrated his have been involved in their pursuit of a nu­ I am pleased to pay tribute to Judge Steeh last High Holiday services as cantor with this clear bomb and export of fundamentalism to and the Daughters of Isabella. I ask that my remarkable congregation as he prepares for India. colleagues join me in saluting their commit­ his coming retirement. Mr. Speaker, growing evidence of a correla­ ment to our community. Hans Cohn has served Tempie Beth Jacob, tion between these reports and reports of Pak­ the oldest Jewish congregation in San Mateo istani involvement in the heinous bombings in County, for 30 years. He is renowned for his Bombay, India, last March cannot be ignored. CONGRATULATIONS TO THE STAFF remarkably beautiful voice, great skill as a A prime suspect in these bombings has re­ OF RIVERSIDE GENERAL HOS­ teacher, and genuine compassion as a spir­ cently been arrested with documents, includ­ PITAL itual leader. Succeeding generations of con­ ing a passport, drivers license, and birth cer­ gregation families have benefited from his wis­ tificate, provided to him by the Pakistani intel­ HON. KEN CALVERT dom, instruction, and longstanding devotion to ligence organization. Pakistan's encourage­ OF CALIFORNIA Temple Beth Jacob. ment and support of these fundamentalist IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES The life of Hans Cohn is a portrait in cour­ groups and their destabilizing effects on Af­ age. A native of Germany, he lost most of his ghanistan and India should not be condoned. Thursday, September 29, 1994 relatives in the Holocaust and as a boy was I believe that it is important for the United Mr. CALVERT. Mr. Speaker, there has been himself held in a refugee camp in China. To­ States to look into this situation before another much said in this House about the topic of ward the end of his career, this great singer crisis occurs. I would ask the State Depart­ health care during the 103d Congress, but, has battled throat cancer with amazing tenac­ ment to investigate these reports and share its unfortunately, words alone-even those from ity. Despite this illness, Cantor Cohen was findings with the committee's of jurisdiction. If Members of Congress-do not make people with his congregation this year for High Holi­ the investigation does support the reports healthier. day services, leading the choir. cited above, then Pakistan should be placed While we have been talking about health Mr. Speaker, throughout his extraordinary again on the State Department's watch list of care reform, a dedicated group of health care career, Cantor Hans Cohen has inspired his nations suspected of supporting terrorism. We professionals and local officials in my district congregation not only with the beauty of his should address this situation in the interest of have been hard at work doing something to voice but also with the passion of his spirit. I preserving security in an increasingly volatile improve the quality of health care for the citi­ urge my colleagues to join me in saluting this region. zens of Riverside County, CA. Working to­ blessed man of faith, this gifted teacher, and gether, they have begun preparations for con­ his shining example of courage. struction of the new Riverside General Hos­ TRIBUTE TO THE HONORABLE pital-University Medical Center. JUDGE GEORGE C. STEEH III For more than 100 years, Riverside General WE SHOULD TAKE A HARD LOOK Hospital has served the needs of the citizens AT PAKISTAN HON. DAVID E. BONIOR of Riverside County, and is currently the only OF MICHIGAN county-funded hospital in Riverside County, HON. ROBERTE.ANDREWS IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES and the only hospital to serve people without benefits and others unable to pay for their OF NEW JERSEY Thursday, September 29, 1994 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES health care. Mr. BONIOR. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to First established in 1893, Riverside General Thursday, September 29, 1994 pay tribute to Circuit Court Judge George C. is currently a 358 bed facility, owned and op­ Mr. ANDREWS of New Jersey. Mr. Speak­ Steeh Ill. In 2 weeks, on October 12, Judge erated by the County of Riverside, and gov­ er, in August I expressed my grave concern Steeh will be honored at the 10th annual erned by the county board of supervisors. It about Pakistan waging a proxy war in the In­ Daughters of Isabella Queen of the Skies Cir­ treats all persons, regardless of age, race, dian State of Jammu and Kashmir. Today, I cle fundraiser. sex, creed, or ability to pay, and it offers train­ rise to express further concern about Paki­ Judge Steeh has been a leader in our com­ ing programs for nursing students, medical stan's ever-growing support of fundamentalist munity since at least 1965 when he was cap­ residents and allied health professionals at­ groups in Afghanistan and India. tain of the Mount Clemens High School foot­ tending Riverside Community College, Loma I would like to bring to your attention two re­ ball team. George went on to distinguish him­ Linda University and other regional colleges. ports which are very timely in revealing a Pak­ self both as an undergraduate at the Univer­ As a Level II Trauma Center, Riverside istani link to fundamentalist groups. First is a sity of Michigan and in law school where he General treats more than 60,000 patients in its documentary by Peter Arnett: "Terror Nation? graduated with honors. He continues to distin­ emergency room each year, and provides spe­ U.S. Creation?" The film, which was viewed guish himself in Macomb County as a circuit cial services for neurosurgery, neonatal inten­ on CNN by the American public last month, judge. sive care, pediatric intensive care, high risk provides an account of links between Pakistan Outside the courtroom, George has dedi­ obstetrics, child abuse and neglect, and and the fundamentalist regime of Gulbuddin cated his time and talents to such organiza­ hemodialysis. Hekmatyar. It was very disturbing to note that tions as the March of Dimes, Catholic Social In addition, this wonderful medical facility some of the Afghan groups that have had Services, and Comprehensive Youth Services provides more than 120,000 outpatient visits 26870 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS September 29, 1994 each year with a staff of 1,500 and an oper­ odist Church on this occasion, and to recog­ TRIBUTE TO SGT. MAJ. JAMES ational budget of approximately 200 million nize it's 150 years of outstanding service to JUSTIN HEINZLER dollars. the community. On October 13, a "Field of Dreams" HON. IKE SKELTON groundbreaking ceremony for the new River­ OF MISSOURI side General Hospital-University Medical Cen­ ter will take place in Moreno Valley in River­ MALONEY PRAISES SHARE-A­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES side. I want to offer my congratulations to the WALK Thursday, September 29, 1994 Riverside General Board of Supervisors and to Mr. SKELTON. Mr. Speaker, today I wish to the administrators and staff of Riverside Gen­ recognize Command Sgt. Maj. (retired) James eral on the beginning of an exciting new era HON. CAROLYN B. MALONEY Justin Heinzler for serving over 42 years in the of health care delivery in our county. OF NEW YORK Missouri National Army Guard. He served When this magnificent new facility is opened IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES from April 22, 1952, to September 11 , 1994. in 1997, the excellent staff of doctors, nurses Command Sergeant Major Heinzler's most and other health care providers at Riverside Thursday, September 29, 1994 recent service with the Missouri Army National General will have a facility worthy of their skills Mrs. MALONEY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today Guard was with the 1st Battalion, 128th Field and talents-a facility which will enable them to bring to the attention of my colleagues an Artillery. He served in this position for his last to better serve the health care needs of the important event which will be taking place in 16 years. Throughout his career, he has people of our county. my district on Sunday, October 2. strongly committed himself to all that is re­ Thanks and congratulations to all who have quired. He has gone beyond to provide guid­ Mr. Speaker, every year for 4 years now, I made the "Field of Dreams" a reality. ance and support for his fellow soldiers. have participated in a march to raise aware­ He has received numerous military awards ness about one of the most important issues throughout his career. The awards are the QUAKER SPRINGS UNITED METH- which face women in this country: breast and Army Service Ribbon, the National Defense ODIST CHURCH CELEBRATES ovarian cancer. Since 1991, the annual Share­ Service Medal, the Army Reserve Compo­ 150TH ANNIVERSARY a-Walk has focused the attention of New York­ nents Achievement Medal with silver oak leaf ers and others on these devastating diseases. cluster, the Armed Forces Reserve Medal with HON. GERALD B.H. SOLOMON There is no more pressing concern for three 10-year devices, and the Army Com­ OF NEW YORK women than finding a cure for these terrible memoration Medal. He is submitted for the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES women-killers. That's why I am so pleased Meritorious Service Medal. Thursday, September 29, 1994 that, for the first time, Congress has allocated Command Sergeant Major Heinzler has not Mr. SOLOMON. Mr. Speaker, it used to be significant funding for breast and ovarian re­ only provided faithful and dedicated service to called "the little church by the side of the search-over $300 million. the Missouri National Guard, but to his country road." This year alone, it is estimated that 182,000 as well. I urge my colleagues to join me in But the Quaker Springs United Methodist women will be diagnosed with breast cancer congratulating him on his service. Church in Schuylerville, NY is much more than and that 46,000 will die. Over 22,000 women that, Mr. Speaker. Like many of the fine, old will be diagnosed with ovarian cancer. These churches in our 22d Congressional District, numbers merely indicate the severity of the TRIBUTE TO VIOLET EFFINGER Quaker Springs United Methodist has been problem; they cannot explain the human trag­ not only an important center of worship, but a edy behind each statistic: the families which HON. SCOTI MclNNIS virtual museum of local history. are torn apart, the children who lose their OF COLORADO And on November 6, 1994, Quaker Springs mothers. But the work of coping with the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES United Methodist Church will be celebrating its breast and ovarian cancer epidemic doesn't Thursday, September 29, 1994 150th anniversary. stop with funding research. Mr. Speaker, a few years before Quaker That's why Share, Self Help for Women with Mr. MCINNIS. Mr. Speaker, I would like to Springs United Methodist Church was founded Breast or Ovarian Cancer, is so important. take this opportunity to commend Mrs. Violet in 1843, a Frenchman by the name of Alexis Share helps women cope with the emotional Effinger. Vi, as she is known to everyone in de Toqueville visited the young United States. and social problems associated with these dis­ Copper Mountain, CO, has diligently worked One of the things that stood out among his im­ eases. They also provide support to the fami­ 19 years for the U.S. Post Office. pressions was the religious fervor of Ameri­ lies of women so that they can understand Violet is the epitome of the Postal Service cans. He remarked that America would be and manage better under such difficult cir­ motto. Through sleet, snow, rain, or shine, Vi great as long as she was good, and America's cumstances. has been there for the people of Copper natural goodness he attributed to the numer­ Mountain. If the U.S. Post Office is ever in Thanks to the phenomenal success of ous churches that formed the core of the Na­ seach of a national spokesperson or role Share-a-Walk and the thousands who turn out tion's community life. model for efficiency, they should look no fur­ I mention this story, Mr. Speaker, because every year, Share has been able to expand its ther than Copper Mountain and Violet Effinger. Quaker Springs United Methodist Church has services throughout New York City. Today, Mr. Speaker, I ask our colleagues to join me been exactly the kind of church Mr. de Share offers support groups and hotlines in in thanking Violet for her years of dedication, Toqueville had in mind. The present building English and Spanish, numerous education and professionalism, and selfless service to the was erected in 1844 and dedicated in 1845. wellness programs, and of course advocacy citizens of the United States of America. May The church was incorporated under the laws opportunities. her remaining years with the U.S. Post Office governing churches in New York State in Mr. Speaker, because of the efforts of be as rewarding as the past 19 years. 1880. Share and the volunteers of Share-a-Walk, From the beginning, the church has been a and of women across the country, the days of center of faith and social life for generations of silence are over. Never again will women's TRIBUTE TO CHARLA SULLIVAN area Methodists, and an enduring monument health concerns be swept under the mat. As AND SHAUNDA BRIGHAM to the legacy of religious freedom our fore­ a mother of two young girls, I will be there on fathers fought and died to preserve. Sunday to march for the future of another gen­ HON. JIM CHAPMAN Mr. Speaker, America is still great because eration of women who should not have to live OF TEXAS she is still good, and she is good because in in fear of breast and ovarian cancer. As the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES communities across this Nation, churches like representative of thousands of women who Quaker Springs United Methodist play such have been diagnosed with these diseases, I Thursday, September 29, 1994 important roles. hope my colleagues will be able to join me in Mr. CHAPMAN. Mr. Speaker, I would like to Mr. Speaker, I ask all Members to join me thanking each and every participant in Share­ bring to my colleagues' attention the accom­ in congratulating Quaker Springs United Meth- a-Walk. plishments of two of my constituents in Paris, September 29, 1994 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 26871 TX. Charla Sullivan and Shaunda Brigham, Mike and his residents have gone beyond the memory of those who were killed in all of both of Troop No. 55 in the Red River Valley the stage of reacting to existing crises and our Nation's conflicts. The words and music Girl Scout Council, have completed the de­ have undertaken an intergenerational program were written by Robert D. Lynch from who re­ manding requirements for Girl Scouting's top to create positive understandings and actions sides in the Fourth Congressional District of achievement, the Girl Scout Gold Award. toward the environment. In conjunction with Indiana. K.1.A. was scored and arranged by The Gold Award is a nationally recognized the Port Washington Board of Education and Georianna Judkins. K.l.A. is a song worth lis­ award presented to girls based on their efforts the School District Administration, residents and outstanding contribution in the areas of have contributed thousands of dollars to fund tening to. I am inserting the words of K.l.A. leadership, community service, career plan­ projects which will provide students with an into the RECORD so that others may benefit ning, and personal development. Charla Sulli­ understanding and desire to maintain and en­ from 'reading the verses. van and Shaunda Brigham have successfully hance the environment. The words of the song follow: completed these goals and made significant Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues here contributions to their communities. today to join with me in recognizing the most K.I.A. [KILLED IN ACTION] My colleagues, who have served in the Girl necessary and effective contributions that For freedom's sake they fought and died in Scouts or worked with their daughters in the have been made by Mike Blumenfeld and battles far away. Girl Scouts, understand the commitment and Residents for a More Beautiful Port Washing­ They gave all of their tomorrows that we dedication it takes to reach the Gold Award. I ton. might have today. want to extend my sincerest congratulations to Not asking any quarter going bravely to the these Gold Award winners and encourage fray, they gave all of their tomorrow them to continue their efforts for the Girl TRIBUTE TO SPECIAL AGENT that we might have today. Scouts and the Paris community. PHILIP G. REILLY The fought on every continent in the air, on land and sea. HON. JACK REED Surrendering their precious lives to keep our RESIDENTS FOR A MORE OF RHODE ISLAND nation free. BEAUTIFUL PORT WASHINGTON IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Standing at the great white throne they heard the master say, "You gave all of HON. GARY L. ACKERMAN Thursday, September 29, 1994 your tomorrow come live with me Mr. REED. Mr. Speaker, it gives me great today. OF NEW YORK pleasure to rise today on behalf of Special All of your tomorrow in paradise you'll IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Agent Philip G. Reilly who is retiring after a stay.'' Thursday, September 29, 1994 long and distinguished career with the U.S. Throughout our country's history in peril or Mr. ACKERMAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today Department of Justice's Federal Bureau of In­ in strife. to join with the members of Residents for a vestigation. They opted for their liberty without regard More Beautiful Port Washington and the peo­ Philip G. Reilly was born and raised in for life. ple of the Fifth Congressional District in honor­ Rhode Island and graduated from LaSalle Then before the great white throne the Mas­ ing Myron Blumenfeld, a most unique and Academy and Providence College. Upon grad­ ter bade them stay. dedicated individual. uation, he enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps " For giving your tomorrow. Paradise is In a time when we search for heroes and and left the corps as a first lieutenant after 3 yours today." look for leaders willing to take on the respon­ years of exemplary military service. After com­ sibility of upgrading our daily existence, it is pleting his military obligation, Special Agent reassuring to note that Mike Blumenfeld is Philip Reilly was selected for the Federal Bu­ available to the residents of Port Washington. reau of Investigation in February 1964 and CONGRATULATIONS TO CH2M HILL Beginning in 1969, Mike and a handful of Port was initially sent to the Kansas City Division. Washington residents who were concerned Subsequent division assignments were in Sa­ about environmental conditions in the area vannah, GA and New York City. In March HON. THOMAS M. BARRETT brought this wonderful organization into being. 1976, Special Agent Reilly was assigned to OF WISCONSIN With no headquarters, no staff, and a next to the Boston Division/Providence Resident nonexistent budget, Residents for a More Agency. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Over the course of his public service career, Beautiful Port Washington began its oper­ Thursday, September 29, 1994 ations. Through Mike's exceptional leadership, Special Agent Philip Reilly received numerous the organization now has over 1,000 mem­ letters of commendation recognizing his pro­ Mr. BARRETT of Wisconsin. Mr. Speaker, it bers, a cadre of highly active volunteers, a fessional and outstanding conduct in perform­ is my pleasure to congratulate the inter­ staff, and a large group of architect and engi­ ance of his duties. He has been involved in national consulting engineering firm CH2M Hill many investigations spanning a wide range of neer volunteers. for receiving the American Consulting Engi­ cases and is well respected by his peers in Under Mike's leadership, residents under­ neers Council [ACEC] Honor Award for the took an approach for dealing with the environ­ law enforcement. The people of Rhode Island design of the Wisconsin Avenue Viaduct ment that can readily serve as a yardstick by have been well-served by his devotion to duty, which all such community action can be meas­ professionalism, and many years of service to project in Milwaukee. CH2M Hill's many of­ ured. Its history reflects what can be done our country and I am proud to honor him on fices include a long-time presence in the city under effective leadership in preserving and the occasion of his retirement after three dec­ of Milwaukee. upgrading the economy. In 1970, residents ades of service. The Wisconsin Avenue Viaduct was origi­ Mr. Speaker, on behalf of my home State of successfully opposed a plan by the town of nally built in 1911, and was a vital transpor­ North Hempstead that would have dumped in­ Rhode Island, I would respectfully ask my fel­ low colleagues to join me in honoring an out­ tation link between the city and its western cinerated garbage into Hempstead Harbor. In neighbors. When the bridge became too ex­ addition, through the residents' efforts, LILCO standing member of the F.B.I. from my district, pensive to maintain, the city wanted a new has moved its utility lines underground and Special Agent Philip G. Reilly. over 500 trees have been planted to enhance structure as impressive as the old one: a 1 ,500-foot-long open-spandrel arch viaduct the area. " !}.I.A." Mike and his group did not stop here. They with eight graceful spans. The firm designed a gained national attention by appearing with precast concrete strutted-arch bridge, the first Mike Wallace on "60 Minutes" in publicizing HON. JILL L LONG of its kind in the country. The use of precast OF INDIANA and demanding government action on a town­ concrete saved the city some $2 million and IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES owned landfill that was generating methane shortened the construction period. gas. As a result of residents' efforts, the land­ Thursday, September 29, 1994 fill was put on the Federal Superfund's list of Ms. LONG. Mr. Speaker, the song-Killed in I congratulate CH2M Hill for winning this im­ most hazardous waste sites. Action or K.l.A.-is a composition dedicated to portant award. 26872 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS September 29, 1994 MALONEY HAILS GROUNDBREAK­ Weiss enlisted in the Army in 1940. After train­ CELEBRATION OF THE FOURTH ING OF DAG HAMMARSKJOLD ing at Fort Dix and Fort Jay, he was selected ANNIVERSARY OF THE WORLD PARK to go to Officers Candidate School at Fort SUMMIT FOR CHILDREN Benning, GA, and was subsequently commis­ HON. CAROLYN B. MALONEY sioned a 2d lieutenant, infantry. He served in HON. DICK ZIMMER OF NEW YORK the Pacific, through the campaigns on New OF NEW JERSEY IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Guinea, Leyte, Luzon, Bataan, and Mindanao, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Thursday , September 29, 1994 earning promotions to 1st lieutenant and com­ Thursday, September 29, 1994 Mrs. MALONEY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today pany commander. He took part in the original to bring to the attention of my colleagues an landings on Shikokui, Japan, in August 1945 Mr. ZIMMER. Mr. Speaker, today marks the important event which will take place in my and remained there until his return to the Unit­ fourth anniversary of the World Summit for district on Wednesday, October 12. On that ed States. He joined the Army Reserve and Children. At the 1990 summit, 159 nations, in­ day, residents of the East Side will gather to was recalled to active service during the Ko­ cluding the United States, pledged to achieve celebrate the groundbreaking of Dag Hammar­ rean conflict. He remained a member of the a set of global goals by the year 2000. These skjold Plaza Park, a long-awaited development Reserve until 1958. His list of citations in­ goals include: reducing child deaths by at least one-third; reducing maternal mortality which will mark the implementation of a beau­ cludes the Purple Heart, Bronze and Silver and child malnutrition by half, and providing all tiful park design and the first step in the cre­ Stars, American, Asiatic, and European Thea­ ation of a splendid new public space. children access to basic education. Invest­ ter Ribbons, and two Presidential Citations. At a time when the city is paring its budget, ments in child survival activities and in basic it is comforting to note that we still have the Upon his return, Mr. Weiss joined his former education provide some of the highest impact will and the vision to improve our open employer, the American Petroleum Corp., of and most cost-effective assistance possible, spaces. Dag Hammarskjold Plaza was always Perth Amboy, NJ, and became the company's as demonstrated by successful community­ intended to be an impressive gateway to the president in 1960. He served as a member of based programs such as ASAPROSAR and United Nations; at long last this concept is on the Woodbridge, NJ, Library Board for 5 the Bangladesh rural advancement committee. its way to fruition. years, including service as the board's presi­ Despite such proven benefits, the adminis­ tration has cut funding to key programs which Mr. Speaker, there are many individuals dent and was instrumental in completing their who deserve to be thanked for their tireless would help reach the global goals set at the building program. He also served as a mem­ work on this project. But I would rather focus summit. In fiscal year 1994, child survival and on this project as the product of the efforts of ber of the Middlesex County Planning Board. basic survival and basic education programs the entire community. The new park will stand Laurence Weiss was elected to the New were cut by $40 million and $30 million re­ not only as a testimony to the wisdom and Jersey State Senate in 1977, and went on to spectfully, below their 1993 levels. The fiscal courage of the great statesman for whom it compile a remarkable and distinguished 14- year 1995 foreign aid appropriations bill re­ was originally named, but also to the ability of year career for which he deserves the lasting cently passed by Congress calls on USAI D to a community to unite behind a vision and see respect and gratitude of the people of New reverse the cuts and transfer funds from projects that are not achieving results to child it through. Jersey. He served on the committees on agri­ In particular, the Turtle Bay Association and survival and basic education programs. culture, State government, education, over­ the Friends of Dag Hammarskjold Plaza Mr. Speaker, the goals established by the sight, and the legislative commission. But it should be singled out for their leadership. Col­ World Summit for Children are vitally impor­ lectively, they recognized that the problems of was in his capacity as a member for 12 years tant, and we must continue our commitment to vagrancy and vandalism only escalate when a of the senate finance, revenue, and appropria­ ensure they are met. park looks neglected. By providing the com­ tions Committee for which he is perhaps best munity with an open space of which they can remembered, particularly the 6 years during be proud, the creation of the new Dag Ham­ which he served as chairman. During my ten­ marskjold Plaza Park will ensure future gen­ ure as a State senator, I had the honor and TRIBUTE TO RUTH ZEMLOCK erations respect and care. privilege of being a member of Chairman Mr. Speaker, I couldn't be any more pleased Weiss' committee, and I was consistently im­ HON. SCOTT McINNIS that this project will finally get under way on pressed by his command of the facts, his fair­ OF COLORADO October 12. I hope all of my colleagues will ness to all sides of an issue and, most impor­ join me in congratulating all those who made IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES tantly, his commonsense respect for how we this wonderful day a reality. Thursday, September 29, 1994 spent the people's hard-earned tax dollars. He worked hard for balanced budgets. He consist­ Mr. MCINNIS. Mr. Speaker, today, I want to TRIBUTE TO LAURENCE WEISS ently spoke for the adoption of a "rainy day congratulate Mrs. Ruth Zemlock for her dedi­ fund," a mechanism to force all administra­ cation, devotion, and service to the community HON. FRANK PALLONE, JR. tions to put money away in times of plenty to of Glenwood Springs and Valley View Hospital in particular. OF NEW JERSEY be used ii) times of meager income so that Although Mrs. Zemlock has been retired for IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES taxes would not have to be raised to cover about 5 years from the coal, sand, and gravel budgetary short falls. His type of no-nonsense Thursday, September 29, 1994 company she and her husband Andy ran, she approach to protecting the taxpayers could Mr. PALLONE. Mr. Speaker, on Sunday, has not slowed down one bit when it comes sure come in handy these days. October 2, 1994, at the Victoria Manor in Edi­ to working. For the past 9 years, Ruth has son, NJ, the Middlesex County American-Hun­ Larry Weiss and his wife, Edith, whom he been a volunteer at Valley View Hospital. Ruth garian Democratic Organization will pay tribute married back in the 1940's while he was in the has selflessly given countless hours of time to to one of New Jersey's leading citizens, Mr. Army, have two grown children: a daughter, other such worthy agencies as the Profes­ Laurence S. Weiss of Perth Amboy, NJ. Patricia W. Fisher, who works for the U.S. sional Advisory Council to Valley View's Home Mr. Speaker, the story of Larry Weiss is one Fish and Wildlife Service in Washington, and Health Care Agency and Lift-Up. of the great American success stories. Born in a son, Dr. Steven A. Weiss, an engineer who Mr. Speaker, I ask our colleagues to join me Hungary, he immigrated to the United States lives in Florida. They have two grandchildren. in congratulating Mrs. Ruth Zemlock. I would with his parents at the age of 3. The Weiss also like to join her son Marty, daughter Dawn, family settled first in Jersey City, then Mr. Speaker, it is a great privilege for me to and her four grandchildren in saying that Carteret, where Larry went through the public pay tribute to Mr. Weiss in the pages of the Ruth's dedication, professionalism, and serv­ schools and graduated from the high school. CONGRESSIONAL RECORD. I look forward to ice to the community of Glenwood Springs After attending Middlesex County College and joining his many friends and admirers for Sun­ does not go unnoticed. Again, thank you, operating a service station in Newark, NJ, Mr. day's tribute. Ruth, for everything. September 29, 1994 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 26873 GINETTA SAGAN: A HEROIC Schweitzer Award. In addition, she was re­ Reverend Clark retired on January 1, 1991, WOMAN cently nominated by the Congressional Human and the church was served well by Rev. Rights Caucus for the Presidential Medal of George McMican and Rev. Harry Capps, until HON. TOM LANTOS Freedom, considered the Nation's highest ci­ Rev. James Offrink was installed as pastor of OF CALIFORNIA vilian honor. Bethany on March 1, 1992. Reverend Offrink, It is with great pleasure that I invite my col­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES his wife, Sally, and their three children, Laura, leagues to join me in paying tribute to this Andrew, and Benjamin are welcome additions Thursday, September 29, 1994 wonderful person, who dedication and respect to the Bethany family. Mr. LANTOS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to for human life has helped and touched so Mr. Speaker, without a doubt, our commu­ recognize and honor Ginetta Sagan for her many. nity is a much better place in which to live be­ lifelong work to promote and ensure basic cause of the 75 years of service, love, and human rights for people everywhere. Her spiritual support from Bethany Presbyterian KILDEE SALUTES 75 YEARS OF voice raised against tyranny and human cru­ Church. I urge my colleagues to join me in WORSHIP AT BETHANY PRES­ elty has saved many from death, torture, im­ congratulating the congregation of Bethany BYTERIAN CHURCH prisonment, and other suffering, and her now Presbyterian Church for a wonderful, fulfilling legendary story serves to inspire many others 75 years, and in extending our best wishes to work and care for the cause of human HON. DALE E. KIIDEE and prayers for even greater success in the rights. On October 2, 1994, a special luncheon OF MICHIGAN years ahead. is being held by Amnesty International and her IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES friends in order to honor Ginetta for all that Thursday, September 29, 1994 she has done. Mr. KILDEE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to AMERICANS LOSE AS CONGRESS My wife, Annette, and I have known and urge my colleagues in the House of Rep­ CLOSES THE BOOK ON HEALTH worked with Ginetta for over a decade. She is resentatives to join me in commemorating the CARE REFORM a person of great courage, dignity, and com­ 75th anniversary of Bethany Presbyterian passion, and her efforts have immeasurably Church serving my hometown of Flint, Ml. The HON. MICHAEL A. ANDREWS advanced both the concept of the need for anniversary will be marked with the installation OF TEXAS guaranteed human rights, and their actual re­ of two former pastors of the church, Rev. Bert IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES alization in many places and situations. Clark and Don Lomas as Pastors Emeritus. Thursday, September 29, 1994 Ginetta was a member of the Italian Resist­ The celebration will continue with a potluck ance during the Second World War. She dinner to be held after services on Sunday, Mr. ANDREWS of Texas. Mr. Speaker, this helped run an underground railroad that smug­ October 2, 1994. week Senate majority Leader GEORGE MITCH­ gled many Jews and other persecuted groups The long and very distinguished history of ELL declared health care reform dead. This is out of Italy to safety. In 1945, while she con­ Bethany Presbyterian Church began in Octo­ regrettable, and it could have been avoided. tinued with this work, she was captured by ber 1918 when Mr. and Mrs. Robert Seaton The 103d Congress made real progress in this Fascist secret police, imprisoned, and then started a Sunday School in the 1700 block of debate, and it is a shame that it failed to enact brutally tortured. She was 19 years old. A doc­ Delaware Ave. On May 11, 1919, a committee health care reform legislation this year. Even tor who had also been tortured and knew he of Flint Presby1ers met and formally organized incremental measures which would not have would die wrote Ginetta a letter. It said, "Do Bethany Presbyterian Church with 21 charter fully accomplished all the worthwhile goals the everything you can to survive. There will be members. The Rev. George B. Crawford was President set out to achieve initially would other human beings in the same condition as installed as the first pastor of Bethany, with have started us in the right direction. Accord­ we are. Let your voice be heard." As we all William Mrohs and Robert Seaton serving as ing to an ancient Chinese proverb, "A journey know, there were others, and since then the first elders. In 1921, Bethany purchased of a thousand miles must begin with a single Ginetta has continuously spoken out to the four lots at the corner of Delaware and Frank­ step." world on their behalf. lin Aves. and the first building was completed During this session, Congress had a truly In 1967, Ginetta was one of the founders of in 1923. historic opportunity that may not be repeated Amnesty International USA, and several years The Rev. E. Gordon Black became pastor in soon. Not since the enactment of Medicare later she was instrumental in the development June 1930. Under Rev. Black's guidance, nearly 30 years ago had health care been of the organization on the west coast. Since work began on a new building at the corner of given such attention in Congress. And never then, on two separate occasions she has Nebraska and Minnesota Aves. during the has there been so much public information served on the national board of directors, and summer of 1948. Many members of the and education about the issue. Such a big in­ in 1994 was named honorary chair. Also in church generously dedicated their time, tal­ vestment of time, effort, and money should not recognition of her contributions, Amnesty Inter­ ents, and resources to complete this building. have gone to waste. national has created an annual award in her The proud members held their first worship Even though nothing was passed, the cur­ name that is given to people who have service in the new building on March 13, 1949 rent problems of cost and access won't van­ furthered the power and commitment of mem­ and the dedication ceremony was held on May ish; they will continue to worsen. And they will bership-based human rights organizations. 15, 1949. get harder and more daunting to solve. By Ginetta also founded and runs the Aurora Throughout it's history, Bethany has been starting now to improve access to coverage Foundation, which she created following the truly blessed to be served by such dedicated and to get increasing health care costs under Vietnam war to document, study, and monitor servants of the Lord. When Reverend Black control, Congress would have been more able the situation of political prisoners and reeduca­ retired after 29 years of distinguished service, and willing to put forth additional effort in the tion camp detainees in the Socialist Republic Rev. Donald Hart Gordon became pastor after future. of Vietnam. She was one of the first to bring serving as associate pastor for 2 years. In Au­ Most Americans want access to coverage at attention to the needs of those who continued gust 1962, Rev. Donald F. Lomas became reasonable rates; they want their health insur­ to be persecuted in Vietnam. Since then pastor. In response to the continued growth of ance to cover them without tricky exceptions; Ginetta has broadened the work of the Aurora the congregation and the need for new edu­ and they want assurances that they will not Foundation to intervene on behalf of human cation facilities, a fully graded program was lose their coverage if they change jobs or be­ rights all over the world often at great risk to established in the new Church School in the come ill. herself. mid-1960's. There is general agreement in Congress Ginetta has been honored extensively for The Reverend Bert E. Clark was called as that it should enact insurance reforms to solve her work. She was named ltalo-American pastor in 1970, following Reverend Lomas' re­ these problems. And it is possible to do so Woman of the Year, has received an Honorary tirement. Reverend Clark served Bethany as without significant negative consequences. By Doctorate of Humane Letters from the Starr pastor for over two decades. His dedication requiring insurers to accept and keep anyone King School of Religion, and is a recipient of and commitment to serving the Lord was and who applies for coverage, by applying pre­ the Jefferson Award, the Humanist Distin­ remains an inspiration to his congregation and existing condition limitations only if people fail guished Service Award, and the Albert the community as a whole. to maintain coverage, and by allowing rates 26874 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS September 29, 1994 within a community to be reasonably adjusted LENOX HILL NEIGHBORHOOD sary of the Battle of Leyte Gulf-one of the for age, insurance reforms can attract young HOUSE-A CENTURY OF CARING largest naval engagements in the history of and healthy people into the system, keeping SERVICE the world-the battle that cleared the way for costs down. the liberation of the Philippines and destroyed HON. CAROLYN B. MALONEY forever Imperial Japan's naval power. In addition, purchasing groups for individual I would like to focus on one small, but sig­ and small employers will achieve economies OF NEW YORK nificant portion of this huge action-the out­ of scale that will bring costs down and help IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES standing combat record compiled by the compensate for the cost-increasing tendency Thursday, September 29, 1994 U.S.S. Orestes AGP-10, a PT-boat tender of sicker people on average to purchase insur­ Mrs. MALONEY. Mr. Speaker, it is my great that found itself in the very thick of the battle. ance in a voluntary system. pleasure this evening to bring to the attention The U.S.S. Orestes was commissioned on April 25, 1944 and distinguished herself sup­ Competition created by empowering con­ of my colleagues the centennial anniversary of the founding of the Lenox -Hill Neighborhood porting the New Guinea Campaign. She was sumers with appropriate incentives and infor­ assigned to Gen. Douglas MacArthur's Phil­ House, a multifaceted service organization lo­ ippines invasion forces, taking part in the his­ mation will also be a powerful cost contain­ cated in the Manhattan portion of my congres­ toric Battle of Leyte Gulf. ment tool. Many employers contribute more on sional district. behalf of employees who choose more costly Serving as the flagship of Task Group One of the booklets put out by this stellar 77:11, the Orestes led a convoy as part of a plans. Congress could have enacted a rule organization poses the question "Who needs diversionary feint during the invasion of Luzon. that requires employees who contribute to a social service agency on the Upper East Noted naval historian Samuel Eliot Morrison their employees' coverage to contribute the Side?" The answer is more than 52,000 peo­ described the mission of TG 7:11 as "three same amount whichever plan an employee ple, ranging from 13,750 older adults living days and nights of hell." The convoy downed chooses. This way, the employee would get alone to 1,300 homeless people who avail over 200 Japanese planes and was called by the savings from choosing a less costly plan. themselves of the myriad services offered by one historian, the "most kamikazed convoy of Lenox Hill Neighborhood House. In combination with rules for standardized the war." The Lenox Hill Neighborhood House was Upon reaching Mangarin Bay, Mindoro on benefits and quality reports that will help peo­ founded 100 years ago as a kindergarten October 30th, 1944, the Orestes was hit by a ple compare plans, such reform would provide school for immigrant children. From those kamikaze. The ship was badly damaged and strong incentives for cost containment. modest beginnings, LHNH has grown with the many of its crew killed or seriously wounded. Incremental reforms could have also ex­ needs of its community. Later, the Orestes was again attacked, this panded options for elderly Americans by al­ Today, Lenox Hill Neighborhood House pro­ time struck by a 500-lb. anti-personnel bomb. vides Head Start and after-school programs lowing them to apply their government pay­ One of my constituents, Edward Uher of for young children, vocational training for at­ Farmingdale, was a survivor of that attack. He ment to the private sector health plan of their risk teenagers, and counseling programs for heroically carried a badly wounded fellow sea­ choice. Under this proposal, beneficiaries who families in crisis. For older East Siders, Lenox man off the stricken ship to a field hospital. choose an efficient private sector plan would Hill Neighborhood House provides transpor­ The Orestes played an immeasurably valu­ get more value for their money, with less pa­ tation for the disabled, a senior center with nu­ able role in the success of the liberation of the perwork, and better benefits, including pre­ merous activities and in-home care for those Philippines. Throughout its service in the Pa­ scription drugs, with the savings from more ef­ who are unable to leave their residence. This cific, the ship's crew suffered a casualty rate ficient care. home care is comprehensive with trained as­ of 52 percent, with 59 KIA's and 106 WIA's. sistants providing assistance with bathing, The Orestes was the only ship of its class Similarly, changes in rules for Medicaid dressing, feeding, shopping, cooking, laundry, to suffer so high a casualty rate and the only could have allowed States to contract with the and cleaning. For the homeless, Lenox Hill PT boat tender authorized to carry the Navy's most efficient private sector managed care or­ Neighborhood House provides the kind of Amphibious shield. The Orestes was honored ganizations without requiring them to jump comprehensive, supportive services that are a for its participation in four island assaults and through bureaucratic hoops to obtain a special model for helping homeless people back on its gunners credited with the destruction of 15 waiver permitting them to do so. their feet, permanently. enemy planes. The men of the Orestes crew symbolized Incremental reforms would have improved One of the greatest accomplishments of Lenox Hill Neighborhood House is that it through their courage and devotion to duty, access and started to bring costs down. As a achieves so much through the use of volun­ the commitment and determination of the mil­ result, fewer people would have been unin­ teers from the East Side. Many times, these lions of Americans who served in World War sured. For those remaining uninsured, there volunteers are people who, at one time or an­ II. would be some safety net with county hos­ other, made use of the services provided by Next week, on October 6, 1994, the Orestes pitals. Congress could have monitored this LHNH. will be remembered by members of its crew in system under incremental reform and worked Mr. Speaker, Lenox Hill Neighborhood a ceremony at Battleship Cove in Massachu­ to improve it as necessary. House truly represents what is best about our setts. Mr. Speaker, I know that every Member of this House joins me in saluting these brave While incremental reform is not synonymous community and truly reflects the ideal of serv­ ice to our neighbors. I would hope that my col­ men and their fallen comrades. with universal coverage that can never be leagues will join me in congratulating this won­ taken away, it would have been a valuable derful institution on its 1OOth birthday. and important first step in a process of making LEGISLATION ADDRESSING FEDERAL PRINTING POLICY much-needed improvements in our ailing health care system. THE 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE BATTLE OF LEYTE GULF HON. CHARLIE ROSE These steps would have been small but im­ OF NORTH CAROLINA portant. They would have affected millions of HON. PETER T. KING IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Americans and laid a foundation for a larger Thursday, September 29, 1994 health care debate next year in the Congress OF NEW YORK IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Mr. ROSE. Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to and across the country. Thoughtful Americans note that we have reached an agreement with understand fully the importance of reforming Thursday, September 29, 1994 the administration to collaborate during fiscal our Nation's health care system. The 103d Mr. KING. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to com­ year 1995 on legislation addressing Federal Congress, however, did not grasp this, and it memorate one of the monumental events in printing policy. This agreement also maintains squandered an important and single oppor­ the global struggle against tyranny that was the status quo regarding present printing and tunity to start the job. led by American forces in Africa, Europe, the duplicating arrangements between the Gov­ Atlantic, Asia, and the Pacific from 1941 to ernment Printing Office and the executive 1945. This October marks the 50th anniver- branch. September 29, 1994 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 26875 I particularly wish to express my thanks to continue to be the preferred method of ful­ gram by $100 million, not the $200 million as Acting Director Alice Rivlin for issuing a filling agency printing and duplicating re­ stated in the report. Finally, it should be noted memorandum to executive agencies setting quirements. that the construction cost of the first NSSN All procurement of printing and duplicat­ forth the goals we seek to achieve. Specifi­ ing from private sector sources shall be has been stated by the Navy to be $2.3 billion, cally, we recognize that legislative reform must through the Government Printing Office, ex­ not the $3.4 billion mentioned in the report. achieve several goals. First, it should improve cept for individual printing or duplicating Apparently the development costs were in­ the efficiency and cost effectiveness of Gov­ orders costing not more than $1,000, if such cluded in the procurement cost stated in the ernment printing and duplicating by maximiz­ orders are not of a continuing or repetitive report. ing the use of private-sector printing and dupli­ nature and cannot be provided more eco­ nomically through the Government Printing Once again, Mr. Speaker, I wish to express cating capability through open competitive pro­ my appreciation for the tireless efforts of our cedures. Second, it should limit Government­ Office. Existing agency in-house printing and du­ subcommittee chairman in bringing to fruition owned printing and duplicating resources to plicating operations and agency cross-servic­ the Defense appropriation bill for fiscal year only those necessary to maintain a minimum ing arrangement (e.g., GSA's provision of du­ 1995. core capacity. By crafting legislation to meet plicating services to other agencies in field these goals, we hope to be able to improve locations) may continue to operate nor­ the efficiency of Government printing and save mally. the taxpayers money. Agency printing and high speed duplicat­ ing capacity shall not be expanded. This is APPRECIATION TO Finally, it should enhance public access to REPRESENTATIVE MOU-SHIH DING Government information by improving the in­ not intended to affect the ordinary mainte­ nance and replacement of existing equip­ formation dissemination practices of the Fed­ ment capacity. eral Government. In this regard, I particularly Existing agency plans to downsize internal HON. TIM JOHNSON note the fundamental contributions of the De­ printing and duplicating capacity shall con­ pository Library Program toward meeting this tinue to be carried out. OF SOUTH DAKOTA goal, and want to ensure that the Depository Agencies should ensure that all govern­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Library Program's role continues in the future. ment publications, as defined in 44 U.S.C. EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF THE PRESI­ Part 19, are made available to the depository Thursday, September 29, 1994 DENT, OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT library program through the Superintendent AND BUDGET, of Documents. Mr. JOHNSON of South Dakota. Mr. Speak­ Washington, DC, September 19, 1994 . I must emphasize that agency compliance er, I rise today to bid farewell to a distin­ Memorandum for Heads of Executive Depart­ with these policies, and cooperation with guished public servant from the Republic of ments and Agencies Congressional oversight, is essential to the ultimate success of a comprehensive legisla­ China on Taiwan, the Honorable Mou-shih From: Alice M. Rivlin, Acting Director. Ding, and to offer congratulations on his re­ Subject: Procurement of Printing and Dupli­ tive initiative to reform government print­ cating through the Government Printing ing. cent promotion to the post of Secretary Gen­ Office. eral of the National Security Council in Taipei. BACKGROUND Representative Ding has spent the last 6 DOD APPROPRIATIONS Information technology is changing the years at the Coordination Council for North way words and images are put on paper, blur­ CONFERENCE REPORT American Affairs effectively dealing with all as­ ring traditional notions of printing and du­ pects of U.S./RoC relations. From the execu­ plicating. As a result, the framework of laws HON. SAM GEJDENSON tive to the legislative branches of our govern­ governing these aspects of government pub­ OF CONNECTICUT ment, Mr. Ding has represented his country in lishing has become outdated. a most honorable and praiseworthy manner. In his July 22, 1994, statement accompany­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ing the Fiscal Year 1995 Legislative Appro­ Thursday, September 29, 1994 Many of us in Congress have had the pleas­ priations Act, the President expressed his ea­ ure of working with Representative Ding, not gerness and resolve to accomplish a com­ Mr. GEJDENSON. Mr. Speaker, today we only during his tenure in the United States, but prehensive reform of Federal printing. The passed the conference report on H.R. 4650, also earlier when he served as the Minister of leadership of the Congressional committees the Department of Defense appropriations bill. Foreign Affairs. He has been an important of jurisdiction has agreed to work with the I wish to recognize the distinguished chairman leader in the impressive economic, social and Administration to produce a legislative ap­ of the House Defense Appropriations Sub­ political transformation that has occurred in proach to solving this problem next year. Ac­ committee for his dedication and hard work in the Republic of China on Taiwan. cordingly, we have agreed to maintain the bringing together a bill which so well address­ status quo regarding present printing and es our national security needs while accom­ We are approaching October 10, which is duplicating arrangements during Fiscal Year widely observed as National Day, commemo­ 1995 to allow this initiative to go forward. modating the difficult fiscal environment in which we must operate. rating the date in 1911 when the Republic of We have agreed that legislative reform of China was founded by Sun Yat-sen as the first government printing must strive to achieve Among the programs funded by the bill is three goals. First, it should improve the effi­ the Navy's new attack submarine, or NSSN. republic in Asia. On this anniversary, it is ap­ ciency and cost effectiveness of government The report language addressing this program propriate to note that U.S./RoC relations over printing and duplicating by maximizing the cautions the Navy that above all, controlling the past · several years have taken many posi­ use of private sector printing and duplicat­ costs of the NSSN must remain paramount as tive, cooperative steps-a continuation of the ing capability through open competitive pro­ the Navy proceeds with this vital program. I sincere friendship and respect that have long cedures. Second, it should limit Govern­ existed between the people of our two nations. ment-owned printing and duplicating re­ am in full agreement with the conferees on this issue, and I can assure my colleagues And on the world stage, the increasing impact sources to only those necessary to maintain and influence of the Republic of China on Tai­ a minimum core capacity. Finally, it should that no one will be more diligent than I in mon­ enhance public access to government infor­ itoring the Navy's progress in keeping the wan is obvious. mation by improving the information dis­ NSSN affordable. Yet, there is a matter that remains unre­ semination practices of the Federal govern­ Included in the language accompanying the solved. As one of the world's leading eco­ ment. I am certain you share these goals. We conference report, however, are some state­ nomic powers, the Republic of China on Tai­ look forward to consulting with you as this ments which should be corrected. This is nec­ legislative program is formulated. wan deserves a seat in the United Nations. I essary in order that the record accurately re­ encourage my colleagues to support this initia­ POLICY flects the intentions of the Congress. For ex­ tive, which would have a positive effect on the Accordingly, as a matter of Administra­ ample, the recommendation of the Deputy U.N. and its various international organiza­ tion policy, Executive departments and agencies are to carry out their printing and Secretary of Defense is to remove the third tions. It is a goal that many of us share with duplicating activities during Fiscal Year 1995 NSSN, scheduled for authorization in 2001, the people of the Republic of China on Taiwan in accordance with the following: from the Defense plan, not the second NSSN · and with the man who has represented them The procurement of printing and duplicat­ as stated in the conference report. Also, the with distinction in Washington for the past 6 ing services from private sector sources shall House actually reduced funding for this pro- years, Representative Mou-shih Ding. 26876 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS September 29, 1994 ISLAMIC HOLY WAR IN KASHMIR [From the Times of London, Aug. 26, 1994] Delhi is ready to return substantial powers KABUL PAYMASTERS AIM FOR JIHAD IN to Kashmir, which used to enjoy special sta­ HON. SHERROD B.ROWN KASHMIR tus that gave it control over most of its own (By Christopher Thomas) affairs, if peace and democracy can be re­ OF OHIO stored. The government concedes that elec­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Pakistan appears to have lost control of its tions are impossible in the foreseeable fu­ Kashmir policy to foreign Islamic extremists ture. Kashmiri Muslims fear that any elec­ Thursday , September 29, 1994 who are channeling increasing amounts of money and weaponry into India's only Mus­ tions would be rigged, as in the past, and Mr. BROWN of Ohio. Mr. Speaker, I call my their leaders have said they would order a colleagues' attention to an article in the Au­ lim majority state. This makes a peaceful boycott of any poll. gust 26 London Times: "Kabul Paymasters solution all but impossible, despite India's apparent readiness to offer significant politi­ Aim for Jihad in Kashmir." cal concessions. The article is unsettling for those of us in Benazir Bhutto, the Prime Minister, could TRIBUTE TO FIVE CONGRES- Congress who are concerned about the rise of not halt the flow of funds, men and guns SIONAL BASEBALL GREATS terrorist acts being perpetrated against Indian across the mountainous border, even if she citizens in the Province of Kashmir. wanted to. No government in Islamabad has HON. DAN SCHAEFER According to Times correspondent Chris­ ever been fully in control of Kashmir strat­ OF COLORADO topher Thomas, Pakistan's foreign policy on egy, which has been directed largely by the Kashmir has been taken captive by foreign Is­ armed forces, but events have now moved HON. MARTIN OLAV SABO lamic terrorists who are determined to wage a well beyond the present government's reach. OF MINNE SOT A Kashmir valley has become irrelevant, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES holy war of terrorism on Kashmir. since the important paymasters are Islamic Thomas notes that no Pakistani Govern­ groups that see this as the next jihad (holy Thursday, September 29, 1994 ment has ever been fully in control of its Kash­ war). The sophisticated weapons entering the Mr. SCHAEFER. Mr. Speaker, the congres­ mir policy. valley are proof of the escalating resources sional baseball game dates back to 1909. Rather, until recently Pakistan's Kashmir being committed to the conflict. Since then, Democrats and Republicans have policy has been directed largely by the Paki­ Groups within the Pakistani military con­ taken the field to battle each other in a true stani Army, which has contributed significantly tinue to support the rebellion, but training, financing and supplying Indian Kashmiris is game of political hardball to benefit charities. to the unrest in Kashmir by training, supplying, While the players and outcomes have varied arming, and underwriting Indian Kashmiris now mostly the business of foreign Islamic groups, primarily those in Afghanistan with throughout the years, one thing has remained who have fought to overthrow the Indian Gov­ most limitless resources from narcotics constant: help from people who love the ernment and establish an independent Kash­ sales. Afghanistan rivals Burma as the game. In recent years, five individuals have mir state. world's largest supplier of raw opium. given undying support for the congressional Evidence is mounting, however, that in re­ Gulbuddin Hekmatyar, the nominal Prime baseball game. They are: Kenny Burkheadt, cent months, this military support has given Minister of Afghanistan, is close Hizbul Shepard Hill, Joseph Foley, Chinch Wollerton, way to foreign Islamic extremists allied with Mujahidin, the biggest rebel group in the valley, which is fighting to reunite the and Wilmer "Vinegar Bend" Mizell. Today, we Gulbuddin Hekmatyar, the Prime Minister of rise in recognition of their contribution of time Afghanistan. former Kashmiri kingdom under the Paki­ stani flag, something the Muslims of the val­ and effort. These extremists are using Pakistan as a ley fear. The secular groups that launched As our colleagues and teammates polish base to channel greater and greater amounts the rebellion in 1989 wanted independence their skills at our early morning practices, of funds, armaments, and soldiers into Kash­ both from Pakistan and India, but such orga­ these gentlemen patiently catch, throw, hit, mir. nizations are now almost irrelevant. What and coach. Their dedication is remarkable. The attack on Kashmir has now evolved began as a nationalist uprising has been hi­ They come back year after year, continuing to from a secular independence movement into a jacked by Islamic extremists who have more help out wherever they can. It is because of religious holy war with a goal of making Kash­ money and better weapons. Mian Nawaz Sharif, the former Pakistani their consistency and loyalty to this congres­ mir a part of Pakistan. sional tradition that we honor them today. Mr. Speaker, this is an ominous develop­ Prime Minister, yesterday defended his claim that Pakistan has a nuclear bomb and The congressional baseball game stands ment. that his government, which lost power last out as an institution of Congress that contrib­ First, Pakistan has declared war on India year, gave substantial funds to help the utes to bipartisan cooperation and literally three times over the past four decades. Each Kashmir uprising. In a written statement, he gives back to the Washington, DC community. of these wars has involved Kashmir, an Indian said has. remarks were designed to stop Mrs. This year alone, the game raised over state over ·which Pakistan continues to claim Bhutto from giving in to foreign pressure to $30,000 for local charities. This simply could territorial sovereignty. curb the nuclear programme. not be accomplished without these five gen­ Second, former Pakistani Prime Minister, Mrs. Bhutto was seeking a compromise tleman. We urge all of our colleagues to join Nawaz Sharif, recently stated publicly that with the United States on the nuclear issue us in recognition and appreciation of their ef­ Pakistan has for some time possessed nuclear in the hope that Washington would restore military and economic aid, which had ended forts. weapons, despite statements to the contrary in 1990 because of suspicions that Pakistan to the world community for the past 7 years. has assembled the components for a nuclear Former Army Chief of Staff General Mirza bomb. After Mr. Sharif's comments on Tues­ TRIBUTE TO MAHATMA GANDHI Aslam Beg also has said publicly that Pakistan day, the Prime Minister cannot afford to be would be prepared to use these weapons seen to offer any concessions on the nuclear HON. BOB ALNER against India in any future war between the issue. Commentators suggested yesterday that OF CALIFORNIA two nations. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Finally, Mr. Speaker, India is anxious to re­ Mr. Sharif's remarks were made at the· be­ hest of the Pakistani military, which is Thursday, September 29, 1994 turn self government to Kashmir, which had deeply committed to the nuclear programme substantial control over its own affairs prior to as a defence against India's superior conven­ Mr. FILNER. Mr. Speaker and colleagues, I this outbreak of terrorist aggression 4 years tional forces and feared it might be rolled rise today to mark the celebration of the 125th ago. However, India remains unable to return back under a pact with the United States. birthday of a great revolutionary and social re­ decisionmaking to the local level in the face of Tensions on the line of control dividing former, Mahatma Gandhi. Gandhi was one of ever-widening terrorist attacks in Kashmir and Kashmir, which is heavily patrolled by those unique individuals that sets out on a Islamic fundamentalists in Pakistan, who have troops on both sides, have risen amid course to touch every life they come across in gained control of Pakistan's Kashmir policy. rumours that some senior Indian army offi­ a positive manner, using their talents to pro­ cer favour a policy of hot pursuit across the mote change and progress. Mr. Speaker, I urge my colleagues to read border. The Indian government has firmly the Times article closely. ruled out such a policy, aware that it could He was born in a seacoast town in the The issues raised in this important article spark war. In the latest atrocity in Kashmir Kathiaware Peninsula, north of Bombay, to a cannot be ignored by the U.S. Government. yesterday, eight people were killed and 29 in­ wealthy family. He practiced law, using both I ask that the article be included in the jured in a bomb on a school bus in a Hindu­ his intellectual abilities and deep religious be­ RECORD at this point. majority region of Kashmir. liefs to bring equality and justice to society. September 29, 1994 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 26877 In 1893, he accepted an offer from a Mos­ overseeing its growth over the years and shar­ mains a theistic society. Although some Mem­ lem firm to represent it in Pretoria, in the ing the Truman legacy with countless thou­ bers of Congress cringe when children have a Union of South Africa. While traveling in a sands. He leaves behind a proud record of moment of silence to pray or reflect in public first-class train compartment in Natal, he was service and dedication to one of our Nation's school, we still start our legislative days with asked by a white man to leave. He spent the most treasured landmarks. a prayer. Although Democrats fight for the night at the train station meditating on the inci­ Mr. Speaker, after leaving the White House, rights of atheists, the leader of their party can dent and made the momentous decision to de­ Harry Truman focused much of his efforts on call on a Christian God to help pass his legis­ vote his life toward eradicating prejudice. He establishing the Truman Library to help edu­ lation. Although Democrats can accuse Chris­ helped to launch a campaign to improve the cate the country about his life, his work, and tians of radicalism, their leader speaks about legal status of Indians in South Africa who, at his times. the need for family-that is Christian-values. the time, suffered the same discrimination as He never wanted the library to be a temple A recent article by nationally syndicated col­ blacks. Gandhi knew he faced a monumental for tribute, but, instead, a place for people to umnist Joseph Sobran addresses this conven­ task; in fact, when he reached South Africa, read, to listen, to learn, and to judge the pe­ ient use of religion by the Democrats and I an angry mob stoned and attempted to lynch riod and Truman's work for themselves. commend it to the attention of my colleagues. him. But he continued to fight for equality and As director, Dr. Zobrist made sure the li­ SELECTIVE SEPARATION OF CHURCH, STATE justice for Indians in South Africa, eventually brary was run just the way Truman had envi­ "The will of God," as Mr. Clinton called winning a law declaring Indian marriages valid sioned it-and I know of no higher compliment his crime bill in an unexpected seizure of in South Africa and abolishing the tax on than that. piety, has been accomplished. If I may be al­ former indentured Indian labor. Researcher after researcher, author after lowed a little pun, it was an arresting Then he turned his eyes to his homeland. author, have singled out the library and Direc­ phrase. tor Zobrist for praise. In his Pulitzer Prize win­ The crime bill will do for the crime prob­ Gandhi knew how to reach the masses, lem exactly what the war on drugs has done working with them to spread the idea of a new ning work-Truman-David McCullough prob­ for the drug problem. But never mind that and free Indian individual. He also moved his ably said it best when he cited Dr. Zobrist and for the moment. people toward a spiritual regeneration of the wrote, "In my experience there is no more My keen-eyed colleague Cal Thomas has nation, raising awareness and activism. agreeable place in which to do research than remarked that the liberal media found noth­ One technique he used in his effort to pro­ the Truman Library." ing amiss in Mr. Clinton's stepping into a mote progress and change was the fast. He Through his work as director, as an adjunct pulpit to equate his agenda with the pur­ undertook a 21-day fast to bring the Hindu­ professor of history, as a lecturer, and in nu­ poses of the Almighty. Usually the media are merous other roles, Ben Zobrist has been a on the qui vive for breaches of the separation Moslem communities together, believing that of church and state, but not this time. together they could accomplish much. In 1930, leading force in our community. He has helped As a matter of fact, the liberal Democrats he began his famous 24-day salt march to the open people's eyes and minds to the life and always have used the churches when it has sea. At that time, a British law taxed all salt times of one of the greatest public figures of served their purpose. The civil rights and used by Indians, creating a severe hardship the 20th century. ·antiwar movements have featured many on the very poor. Several thousand marchers Over the course of my years in Congress, clergymen who used their stature and cha­ walked hundreds of miles to the coast, where Dr. Zobrist has also been an important source risma to advance political causes: Martin of information and assistance to me and oth­ Luther King, the Berrigan brothers, William Gandhi picked up a handful of salt in defiance Sloane Coffin, Ralph Abernathy, Robert of the government. This helped to start a na­ ers who have worked on congressional efforts Drinan, Jesse Jackson. This is fine with me, tionwide movement against the tax, and made to preserve and enhance the Truman legacy. and it was fine with the media. the British aware of Indian unrest. Even through Dr. Zobrist is technically retir­ But when " reactionary" clergymen get In August 1947, India finally celebrated its ing, I know that he will continue to carry on his into politics-Jerry Falwell, Pat Robertson, independence. Gandhi is still regarded as the work, including his important service on the the Religious Right in general-we hear dark most influential force in making this possible, Missouri State Historical Records Advisory media murmurs about the danger to the through his teaching of nonviolent civil disobe­ Board. American tradition of separationism. I wish Dr. Zobrist all the best as he looks You can gauge how deeply the media care dience and his work in bringing the Indian about religious freedom by the extent of people together for the betterment of the back on a long and distinguished career and their coverage of the oppression and persecu­ whole nation. looks forward to the challenges ahead. tion of Christians under communism: just In January 1948, Gandhi began his last fast, about zero. Christians have never made the praying for Indian unity. He was shot and liberal honor roll of accredited victims. killed for his beliefs, but his ideals and works SELECTIVE SEPARATION OF And it isn't just the news media. Edu­ live on. Gandhi believed, as I do, that one per­ CHURCH AND STATE cation is now assumed to mean exclusively son CAN make a difference. His followers secular subjects, even though throughout HON. PHILIP M. CRANE most of Western history religion was the joined with their hearts and minds to make central subject of education (as it still is in their country better, not just for themselves, OF ILLINOIS the Islamic world), most of our great univer­ but for future generations. I join my friends IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES sities were founded as Christian institutions, today in remembering this great man and his Thursday, September 29, 1994 and most of our greatest art and music is work to bring the ideals of equality, justice and Mr. CRANE. Mr. Speaker, at the same time Christian. freedom to reality. The Canadian writer John Muggeridge re­ Democrats visciously attacked Christian Re­ called in a recent speech that he had once publicans, apparently fearing a breach in the taken a course in French literature that in­ COMMEMORATING THE RETIRE­ infamous wall separating church and state, cluded no religious writing at all. And he MENT OF DR. BENEDICT K. President Clinton attended .a church service was astonished, when he read on his own the and called passage of his boondoggie crime same writers he had read in his courses, to ZOBRIST, DIRECTOR OF THE find that many of them had written religious HARRY S TRUMAN LIBRARY bill "the will of God." It is just another example of the misunderstanding of that overused re­ and devotional works. It was as if he'd taken a course in English literature without learn­ HON. ALAN WHEAT mark made by Thomas Jefferson. ing that Chaucer, Spenser, Milton, Donne, The Founding Fathers did not advocate a Bunyan, Swift, Dr. Johnson and T.S. Eliot OF MISSOURI federally run church in the United States. In IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES were devout Christians. fact, the wall to which Mr. Jefferson refers is We talk about " multiculturalism" at the Thursday, September 29, 1994 designed to protect churches from the govern­ same time we are systematically ignoring Mr. WHEAT. Mr. Speaker, it is an honor for ment, not vice versa. At the time of this Na­ the core of our own culture. An Italian priest me to rise to pay tribute to Or. Benedict K. tion's founding, States ensured that their observed to me recently that America has Zobrist who will be retiring next month as di­ Christian population would be well represented " In God we trust" on its coins, and even chaplains in Congress yet won't provide for a rector of the Harry S Truman Library in Inde­ as Members of Congress were required to moment of prayer in its public schools. pendence, MO. sign pledges affirming their Christianity. Nobody can claim to be fully educated For nearly a quarter of a century, Dr. Zobrist While much has changed in the more than without some awareness of religious experi­ has been at the helm of the Truman Library- 200 years since then, America undoubtedly re- ence. Not everyone can have faith, but no 26878 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS September 29, 1994 mind can be well informed without an in­ lOOTH ANNIVERSARY OF THE AP­ He is best known for his musical style that kling of it. Christianity is still at the center PLETON FIRE DEPARTMENT IN brings together the Latin mambo rhythms and of many if not most Americans' lives. APPLETON, WI salsa mixed with jazz and the big band sound. Yet the majority of journalists show little Mr. Puente has recorded over 100 albums interest and less sympathy for it. They seem HON. TOBY ROTH earning him numerous Grammy awards and a to feel no obligation to become acquainted Hollywood star. In addition to his musical ca­ OF WISCONSIN with it before reporting on it. No wonder reer, he appeared in "The Bill Cosby Show", their reporting shows a tin ear for the inner IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the feature film "The Mambo Kings" and he life of faith. Christians, when they are not Thursday, September 29, 1994 hosted a show on Hispanic television. simply ignored, are usually portrayed as Mr. ROTH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to Throughout his career, Mr. Puente has not hypocrites and fanatics-unless they are lib­ praise the Appleton Fire Department for 100 only given us the gift of his music but has erals. The churches are portrayed as tyran­ committed himself to supporting the musical nical for trying to maintain their own tradi­ years of service to the people of Appleton, WI. tions, but the Democratic Party is permitted Generations of Appleton residents have bene­ talents of Latino youth. The Tito Puente Schol­ to escape criticism when it won't allow anti­ fited from the brave and valiant service given arship Foundation has provided over 80 un­ abortion speakers like Gov. Robert Casey of by these firefighters. derprivileged youth with the opportunity to de­ Philadelphia to speak at its national conven- The Appleton Fire Department was initially velop their musical talent. tion. · founded in June, 1854, with the enactment of As a long time fan of Tito Peunte, I am in­ deed honored to recognize his achievements. Jacques Barzun has said that if you don't the city's first fire protection ordinance. It was know baseball, you don't know America. He given responsibility for the prevention and He is truly an exceptional artist who has has a point. But the point applies even more fighting of fires in Appleton, the summoning played a pivotal role in disseminating the artis­ strongly to religion. No newspaper would and recruitment of volunteers, and the coordi­ tic and musical traditions of the Latin beat. send a reporter who was ignorant of baseball nation of water supplies. to cover the World Series. Why do they send However, the department did not become a RAHALL SALUTES BLUEFIELD ignorant and even hostile skeptics to cover full-time operation until November, 1894. At the activities of Christians? STATE COLLEGE ON THE OCCA­ that time, it had only 10 full-time fire fighters, SION OF ITS CENTENNIAL YEAR and just one fire station. Today the Appleton Fire Department is staffed by 89 heroic men and women working HON. NICK J. RAHALL II COMMUNITY GROUPS WORKING TO in 5 fire stations. They serve over 68,000 indi­ OF WEST VIRGINIA STOP THE VIOLENCE viduals with the same rigor and dedication as IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES their forefathers did one century ago. In addi­ Thursday, September 29, 1994 tion to selflessly risking their lives on behalf of Mr. RAHALL. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to HON. PETER W. BARCA others when fighting fires, they spend count­ recognize and congratulate Bluefield State OF WISCONSIN less hours teaching children and others about College of West Virginia, located in my third fire safety. congressional district, on the occasion of the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES In recognition of the many good deeds of centennial year of its founding in 1895. I am Thursday, September 29, 1994 the department and its firefighters past and very proud of Bluefield State's designation as present, a memorial is being dedicated in the an historically black college, and I honor it for Mr. BARCA of Wisconsin. Mr. Speaker, this memory of fallen comrades and to honor the its original mission, to educate talented Afri­ weekend in Racine, WI, various community current firefighters who serve their community can-American students in the coal fields, as groups and concerned citizens are gathering so well. A brief dedication ceremony will be well as the mission it now has to serve all stu­ to call for peace on the streets and in the held on October 12, 1994, to unveil the me­ dents in an everexpanding range of edu­ schools. morial and to place a historical time capsule. cational and cultural learning experiences. The firemen and women of the Appleton For an entire century, Bluefield State Col­ That's because 40 of Racine's young people Fire Department are still providing the same lege has been committed to providing quality have lost their lives to violence in the last 3 admirable service as was given years ago, education in southern West Virginia. The his­ years alone. namely, to protect the citizens and city of Ap­ tory of the college is the heroic story of re­ Think about it. pleton from the ravages of fire. They do their markable achievement in the face of seem­ That's a classroom of kids who are no jobs with bravery, honor, and true dedication. ingly insurmountable obstacles, establishing a longer with us because of violence. I honor those who have served the people legacy that provides an inspiration and chal­ of Appleton for so long and so well. Congratu­ lenge to those who follow. Mr. Speaker, earlier this month, President lations once again to the Appleton Fire De­ Bluefield State College was created to pro­ Clinton signed into law a tough and smart partment for 100 years of service to the city of vide better educational opportunities and serv­ crime bill to try to prevent this type of violence. Appleton. ices for African-Americans in the region. To But we all know that Government can't stop serve the racially segregated public schools in the violence by itself. Stopping the violence turn-of-the-century coal camps, progressive starts in the community. TITO PUENTE citizens established Bluefield Colored Institute. The Promoters of Peace in Racine, WI, BCl's first president, Hamilton Hatter, over­ have begun that fight. This weekend, on Octo­ HON. ED PASTOR came enormous challenges and ran the insti­ ber 1, the Promoters of Peace and the Sec­ OF ARIZONA tution with no legislative appropriations for 2 ond District Action Coalition are holding a IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES years. Later, Bluefield State College adopted for­ Community Awakening Gospel Festival at the Thursday, September 29, 1994 Duke Hamilton Park in Racine. They have in­ mal tf=iacher training, as the college distin­ Mr. PASTOR. Mr. Speaker, I would like to vited the entire community to participate in this guished itself in the preparation of educators take this opportunity to congratulate Mr. Tito event. The Community Awakening Gospel to carry traditions of excellence throughout the Puente who was recently honored at the His­ Festival is being dedicated to all of the young coal fields. panic Heritage Awards Dinner for Excellence The college expanded, and in the 1920's people in Racine, WI, who have lost their lives in Arts. and 1930's was involved in the explosion of to violence. Born to Puerto Rican immigrants, Mr. black American culture known as the Harlem I commend the Promoters of Peace and the Puente grew up in New York's Spanish Har­ Renaissance. Second District Action Coalition in their fight lem. He later served in the Navy and through In 1954, Bluefield State College observed against violence. I hope that communities the GI bill was able to attend the Julliard another landmark, as white students seeking across the country will follow this example and School of Music where he studied conducting, high-quality, low-cost, fully accredited higher end the senseless killing that is robbing this orchestration and theory. Since the 1950's, he education began to join the black students at­ great Nation of our future. has traveled the world sharing his musical gift. tending classes at BSC. September 29, 1994 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 26879 Curricular changes led to the creation of eral programs. What follows is a list of the mittee, opposing the recent House-Senate new academic areas such as engineering program options that the relevant Depart­ Conference Report on the FY 1995 Defense technology and computer science, business ment of Defense component should prepare Authorization Bill. While there were some for review by the Defense Resources Board very positivi;l steps taken by both the House administration, and health sciences. (DRB) in September. Each of the components and Senate Armed Services Committees to­ Mr. Speaker, as Bluefield State College should provide a written summary of its pro­ wards maintaining and even improving U.S. celebrates its centennial, its president, Dr. gram options to me by September 7, 1994, and military combat readiness, I fear that Con­ Robert Moore, the dedicated faculty, and staff, be prepared to brief the DRB. This effort gress has again lost a "golden" opportunity merit high praise for their very significant ac­ should not interfere with submittal of the to influence the short-sighted policies of this complishments and for their vision and cre­ Budget Estimate Submission (BES) as sched­ present Administration wi.th regards to the ative spirit in providing ever-expanding edu­ uled on September 9, 1994. U.S. armed forces. cational opportunities. DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY The military policies and budget set forth by this Administration simply do not make Bluefield State stands proud of its strong Comanche helicopter program. The Army sense. During a time of drastically declining past, and exceptional willingness to meet the should develop a program alternative that terminates the Comanche. defense resources, when we should be requir­ changing needs of the region it serves in what Advanced Field Artillery System (AF AS). ing the highest standards of performance and promises to be a dynamic future. The Army should develop a program alter­ capability from those few retained on active native that terminates AFAS and replaces it duty, this president has decided to turn the with additional upgrades to the Paladin sys­ military into a social laboratory. From lift­ CLINTON'S MILITARY BUDGET-A tem. ing the ban against homosexuals to opening DEFENSE DISASTER DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE up combat positions to women, the president Joint Primary Aircraft Training System has sought to use our military as a domestic HON. ROBERT K. DORNAN (JPATS) program. The Air Force should de­ political tool rather than even addressing velop at least two program alternatives for whether or not such policy decisions would OF CALIFORNIA JPATS: (1) deferring introduction of the improve combat readiness. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES JP A TS trainer for up to seyen years and (2) In addition to these narrow minded politi­ cal decisions, there is a dangerous hypocrisy Thursday, September 29, 1994 reducing cost by increased reliance on com­ mercial practices, a slower procurement pro­ resulting from a mismatch between the Mr. .DORNAN. Mr. Speaker, I cannot in file, and enhanced joint training. president's vague but growing foreign policy good faith support this Defense budget which F-22 fighter program. The Air Force should initiatives and continuing cuts to already re­ still remains a Clinton blueprint for dismantling develop a program alternative that delays duced defense forces. Without clearly defin­ our military. the initial procurement of F-22 fighters by ing U.S. national interests or specific mili­ I include for the RECORD a recent memo by up to four years. tary objectives, the president has decided to Precision-Guided Munition (PGMs). The offer U.S. military forces as the on call " 911 " DOD asking the services to terminate or delay Air Force should develop at least two alter­ forces of the U.N. and the rest of the world. vital new weapon systems such as the RAH- native programs: (!)'cancelling the Tri-Serv­ Meanwhile, as the tempo for operations for 66 Comanche V-22 Osprey and F-22 Light­ ice Standoff Attack Missile (TSSAM) and our military continues to increase, including ning II. procuring other PGMs to perform the mis­ time away from home .and family, the re­ Many of these systems are funded in this sion and (2) retaining TSSAM, but adding sources devoted to rewarding, training, and report, yet these research dollars could be $100 million per year to near-term PGM pro­ equipping these personnel continue to dimin­ wasted if Mr. Clinton has his way. grams. ish at alarming rates. The memo states that we need to fund DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY This Administration supposedly cannot Medium Lift Replacement. From the Sep­ find enough funding within the Federal budg­ other areas such as the pay raise. It is Mr. et to provide our military with a modest 2.6 Clinton who originally cut the pay raise for the tember Defense Acquisition Board meeting on medium lift programs, the Navy and Ma­ percent pay raise; it cannot provide enough military. It is Congress, not DOD, who restored rine Corps should submit for DRB consider­ dollars for Army tank battalion commanders this raise. ation the most promising alternative that to exercise units. above the platoon level; it If you want to find additional savings Mr. cancels the V- 22 and replaces it with a heli­ cannot buy additional B-2 bombers to re­ President, then consider cutting items such as: copter alternative. place aging B- 52 aircraft. However, in spite Summer Olympic support; humanitarian assist­ DDG-51 Destroyers. The Navy should de­ of these defense budgetary constraints, the ance; and foreign aid to the former Soviet velop two program alternatives for DDG-51 president can find more than enough funding procurement in the FY 1996--01 period: (1) 2.5 from the Department of Defense for humani­ Union. tarian assistance, foreign aid, and defense These are not DOD areas of responsibility. per year beginning with two in FY 1996 and (2) two per year beginning in FY 1996. (In conversion projects. How do these programs I also include for the RECORD my dissenting both alternatives procurement would return directly improve U.S. combat readiness? How views to the Defense authorization bill, a draft to three per year after 2001. do these programs help our forces cope with letter to Secretary of Defense Perry protesting New Attack Submarine. The Navy should the ever increasing tempo of operations as a new Defense cuts, and an article outlining how submit an alternative NSSN program that result of increased foreign commitments? If the Navy has run out of money to train reserv­ does not include a submarine in FY 2001. the president wants to use our military ists this year. The Clinton Defense budget is Advanced Amphibious Assault Vehicle forces as instruments of his foreign policy, (AAA V) . The Navy ~nd Marine Corps should then he must give them . the funding nec­ a disgrace. develop a program alternative that cancels essary to perform their . mission including DEPUTY SECRETARY OF DEFENSE , the AAAV. adequate pay, adequate training, and new Washington, DC, August 18, 1994 . JPATS and PGMS. The Navy should de­ and improved weapons systems. If the Ad­ [Memorandum for members of the defense velop alternatives that reflect the impact of ministration continues to gut the defense resources board] the different Air Force JP ATS and TSSAM budget, then it must not continue to offer Subject: Additional DRB Program Alter­ alternatives on the navy. the U.S. military as the "911" force of the natives. OTHER DOD COMPONENTS U.N. and the world! The Program Decision Memorandum In addition to the options prepared by the What then, should Congress do to correct (PDM) for the first phase of the Fiscal Years Military Department, the DoD comptroller such shortcomings on the part of the execu­ 1996--2001 Program Review covered initial ad­ should identify potential reductions in over­ tive branch? justments to the Military Department Pro­ head and infrastructure. These options First, we should demand that the Adminis­ gram Objectives Memorandum (POM), .as should include personnel reductions in the tration utilize some type of solid criteria be­ well as funding changes and policy guidance Office ·of the Secretary of Defense and relat­ fore using military force and endangering in other programs such as Ballistic Missile ed defense support activities and operating lives. Any time we send troops abroad, Defense and Chemical Demilitarization. agencies greater than four percent per year. whether it be for pea.cekeeping, humani­ DMI, however, did not address several JOHN M. DEUTCH. tarian assistance, or direct combat, we must areas, particularly the possibility of funding I also insert for the RECORD my extended anticipate that the result could eventually a military pay raise at the ECI minus 0.5 per­ be armed conflict. While we do not want to cent level. Because the desire for the pay remarks and a letter to Secretary Perry that I prohibit the President from acting as com­ raise and for improvements in other areas am circulating for signatures. mander in chief, we do want to ensure that such as readiness, sustainability and quality " WHY I OPPOSE THE 1995 DEFENSE BUDG"l!;T" ,U.S. troops are not sent into areas where of life may require us to shift resources from It is with some regret that I find myself, as there are no· vital interests or specific mili­ some POM priorities, we need to review sev- a member of the House Armed Services Com- tary objectives (i.e. Somalia and Haiti). I 79--059 0-97 Vol. 140 (Pt. 19) 24 26880 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS September 29, 1994 would suggest using criteria first outlined in obsolete political document, to limit the ca­ clear military requirements. There are an in­ a November 28, 1994 speech by then Secretary pability of even these modest BMD systems. creasing number of programs currently fund­ of Defense Caspar Weinberger. I have ex­ Finally, we must be more selective in ap­ ed by the DoD that are more properly the panded on his six guidelines in developing proving which programs will relieve scare function of other agencies or departments my own ten commandments for the use of defense funds. We should evaluate every de­ and could be reduced or eliminated with far U.S. military force. Included in these com­ fense dollar and policy decision in terms of less consequences for DoD's combat mission. mandments are: combat readiness. If a program or proposal For example, a September 1994 Congres­ Thou shall not commit U.S. combat forces does nothing to enhance our· military's abil­ sional Research Service report identifies unless the situation is vital to U.S. or allied ity to deploy, fight, win and survive on the over $11 billion in FY 1995 defense funding national interests. field of battle, we should consider opposing that may not be directly related to tradi­ What, for example, are the specific na­ the program. In a tight budgetary period and tional interests at stake in Haiti? tional military capabilities. Included in this a rapidly. evolving world political environ­ report are non-defense operations and main­ Thou shall not commit U.S. combat forces ment, we cannot afford non-defense issues or unless· there are clearly defined political and tenance programs ($1.4 billion), environ­ programs to interfere with the much more mental activities ($5.6 billion) and defense military objectives. pressing demands of troop rt1orale, combat If we send troops to Bosnia, some esti­ conversion programs ($3.4 billion). In this era mates as great as 25,000, what will their ob­ training, and weapons modernization. of rapidly declining defense resources, we jectives be? What do we specifically intend Perhaps George Washington, our first should consider every defense dollar and pol­ to accomplish with military force? When can President and first great military leader, icy decision in terms of combat readiness. If these forces depart? said it best: "To be prepared for war is one of a program does nothing to enhance our abil­ Thou shall not commit U.S. combat forces the most effectual means of preserving ity to deploy, fight, win and survive on the unless under the operational command of peace." field of battle, we should consider terminat­ American commanders or allied commanders Congress should heed Washington's advice ing that program before considering further under a ratified treaty. and ensure that every precious defense dollar modernization cuts. We simply can no longer Clinton foreign policy, including PDD-25, is used to train, equip, maintain, and prepare afford non-defense programs to drain re­ seeks to expand U.S. involvement in inter­ our soldiers, sailors, airmen, and Marines for sources from the much more pressing de­ national peacekeeping operations under for­ war. mands of troop morale, combat training, and eign command. Lessons of Somalia clearly modernization. indicate that such command arrangements OCTOBER 5, 1994. It is becoming increasingly obvious that can be disastrous. Unless such command ar­ Hon. WILLIAM PERRY, the administration's current defense budget rangements are with long-standing allies Secretary of Defense, plan cannot pay for the Bottom-Up Review such as NATO countries, foreign command The Pentagon, two MRC (major regional contingency) strat­ should not even be considered. Washington, DC. egy and associated force structures. There­ Next, we in Congress must address the DEAR MR. SECRETARY: We are extremely fore, the operative consideration should be growing threat of proliferation of ballistic concerned over recent efforts by the Depart­ how to properly resource the Department of missiles and nuclear, biological, and chemi­ ment of Defense (DoD) to identify additional Defense budget, not how to make further re­ cal (NBC) weapons/warheads. No other weap­ weapons modernization programs for pos­ ductions. ons can so directly threaten the United sible delay or outright cancellation in order States, our allies, and forward deployed to achieve additional cuts to an already We remain committed to providing our forces, as can these devastating weapons of greatly reduced defense budget. armed forces with the best and highest qual­ mass destruction. Fortunately, the only di­ An August 18 memorandum from Deputy ity troops, training, and technology possible. rect defense against such weapons is now Secretary of Defense John Deutch to the De­ This requires continued pay raises to recruit within our grasp, ballistic missile defense fense Resources Board (DRB) identifies nine and retain highly motivated young men and (BMD). However, both this Administration programs in the Departments of the Army, women, increased funding for combat train- and this Congress have failed to provide ade­ Navy, and Air Force that would be consid­ . ing and equipment maintenance, and contin­ quate funding for even near term/low cost ered for delay or termination. According to ued development and fielding of new weapon systems such as sea-based missile defense. the memorandum, " Because the desire for systems designed to improve the effective­ We should immediately provide additional the pay raise and for improvements in other ness and survivability of U.S. armed forces dollars for the handful of promising tech­ areas such as readiness, sustainability and on the battlefield. We believe any attempts nologies that could deter, and if necessary quality of life may require us to shift re­ to cancel or delay the few remaining systems defeat, the growing threat of ballistic mis­ sources from some POM priorities, we need still left in the current DoD acquisition plan sile attack from North Korea, Iraq, and else­ to review several programs." instead of first cutting non-defense programs where. Upper-tier sea-based systems on We find the stated rationale for cutting or increasing the overall defense budget, to board Navy Aegis ships, Army theater high these programs absurd. First, it was this ad­ be shortsighted and directly counter-produc­ altitude area defense (THAAD), and Air ministration which initially cancelled the tive to promoting combat readiness. Force boost phase intercept systems, all are regularly scheduled pay raise for members of We therefore urge you to immediately re­ technologies that should be developed and the military in both 1993 and 1994. It was consider cancelling or delaying these new deployed now, not later when it may be too then only through congressional action that weapons programs and instead consider late. this pay raise was fully restored. other available alternatives to address press­ In addition, we should immediately seek to Next, no apparent consideration is being ing Department of Defense budgetary short­ repeal the outdated Anti-ballistic Missile given to identifying other potential sources falls. (ABM) Treaty (a treaty with an evil empire of cost savings that could be used instead of Best regards, that no longer exists) which threatens, as an cutting back combat systems which address ROBERT K. DORNAN.