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OFFERING MILITARY DEPENDENTS change as I receive comments from the De­ begins, and I want to urge my colleagues, es­ AND NONACTIVE DUTY MILI­ partment of Defense, Office· of Personnel Man­ pecially those of Italian descent, to join me in TARY THE OPPORTUNITY TO agement, the military coalition, and other inter­ the celebration. PARTICIPATE IN THE FEDERAL ested parties. It is my hope, however, that this EMPLOYEES HEALTH BENEFITS vehicle will raise the issue to a level of debate PROGRAM that will enable us in Congress to seriously study merits of allowing military dependents TRIBUTE TO THE HONORABLE HON. ED PASTOR and military retirees the opportunity to partici­ JUDGE GEORGE C. STEER III OF ARIZONA pate in the Federal Employees Health Benefits IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Program. Friday, September 29, 1995 HON. DAVID E. BONIOR Mr. PASTOR. Mr. Speaker, recently, the ITALIAN-AMERICAN HERITAGE OF MICHIGAN Civil Service Subcommittee of the House Gov­ MONTH IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ernment Reform and Oversight Committee held hearings into the problems with the mili­ HON. WIUJAM J. MARTINI Friday, September 29, 1995 tary health services system. Assistant Sec­ OF NEW JERSEY Mr. BONIOR. Mr. Speaker, the March of retary of Defense for Health Affairs described IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Dimes is an organization with a noble mission: the three biggest problems in military health Friday, September 29, 1995 to fight birth defects and childhood diseases. care as "access, access, access." Those of us who have military installations in our con­ Mr. MARTINI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in We all share the March of Dimes dream which gressional districts are all too familiar with honor and recognition of October as Italian­ is that every child should have the opportunity these problems. It is not unusual for our case­ American Heritage month and to acknowledge to live a healthy life. workers to be helping military spouses or de­ the accomplishments and contributions of Ital­ For the past 12 years, the southeast Michi­ pendents receive health care treatment be­ ian-Americans. As an American with Italian gan chapter of the March of Dimes Birth De­ cause they could not get a doctor's appoint­ roots, I appreciate the significance of this fects Foundation has honored several ment at the on-base military clinic. month. My grandfather Michael came here Macomb County residents who are outstand­ In all fairness to the Defense Department, from Italy to begin a new life, seeking oppor­ ing members of our community and have the Office of Health Affairs has been working tunity for himself and his posterity. As many helped in the campaign . for healthier babies. to improve access. Last December, DOD an­ older Italian-Americans can attest, life in the This evening, the chapter will be hosting the nounced it was expanding its health care pro­ States was not necessarily easy. Our people 12th annual Alexander Macomb Citizen of the gram to provide military dependents and retir­ worked hard and labored long hours in some Year award dinner. The award, instituted in ees with a triple option health care benefit. very difficult jobs, seeking only to earn an hon­ 1984, is named after my home county's name­ The cornerstone of the plan is the Tricare est living. Michael Martini actually worked 16 sake, Gen. Alexander Macomb, a hero of the Prime option which affords beneficiaries the hours a day making hats and selling them out War of 1812. option to enroll in a managed care program. of a little shop in what would become my Beneficiaries will also be able to choose the hometown of Passaic, NJ. This year, the March of Dimes has chosen current health care coverage provided under Despite hard work, the road was not always my good friend, Judge George Steeh Ill, as a the CHAMPUS-now called Tricare Stand­ easy. At times ethnic discrimination reared its recipient of the award. Serving as a justice is ard-fee-for-service program. The third op­ ugly head to dampen the progress of Italian­ not simply a job for Judge Steeh, it is an avo­ tion-Tricare Extra-will give beneficiaries ac­ Americans; they were often assigned the most cation. As he recently said, "I feel there's cess to a preferred provider plan. menial tasks or passed up for promotions be­ never a day that goes by where I don't have The Tricare plan leaves many questions un­ cause of their names or their accents. Even as the opportunity to improve the human condi­ answered, and many military families are late as the 1970's, prejudice against Italian­ tion in my work." In his work and his private skeptical that Tricare will increase access to Americans was not unknown. life, whether it be with at the Macomb County health care. One such example occurred during a 1970 Circuit Court, the March of Dimes, Catholic Today, I am introducing legislation that City University of New York enrollment expan­ Social Services, or the Comprehensive Youth would offer military beneficiaries the oppor­ sion in New York City. As the University en­ Services, where he serves as an officer and tunity to participate in the Federal Employees rollment experienced unprecedented expan­ member of the board of directors, George's in­ Health Benefits Program [FEHBP] on a dem­ sion, faculty members born of Italian-American volvement within the community exemplifies onstration basis in States where beneficiaries heritage were unjustly denied tenure. A small his commitment to improving the human con­ care covered under the Tricare Program. yet strong group of faculty began meeting on dition. a regular basis to discuss the injustice unfold­ FEHBP has been held up as a model for con­ Dr. Jonas Salk's polio vaccine is just one of ing all around them. After many years of cul­ taining health care costs and providing access the more famous breakthroughs that would not tivating support from outside agencies and to Federal employees. Certainly, the military have been possible without March of Dimes families and retired military personnel deserve State legislators, Italian-American descendants research funding. And, without people like the same health care access and advantage slowly but surely leveled the playing field. On Judge Steeh the job of protecting babies of the FEHBP's wide range of choices. The March 17, 1975, Chancellor Kibbee of the City would be that much more difficult. current system of providing health care to mili­ University of New York addressed the inter­ tary beneficiaries on a space-available basis, ests of the minority group developing aca­ I applaud the southeast Michigan chapter of through a priority system, is no more than ra­ demic, cultural, and political programs aimed the March of Dimes and Judge George Steeh tioned health care. Military beneficiaries de­ at the progress of the Italian-American society. for their leadership, advocacy, and community serve better, and I am confident that they will As they should, Italian-Americans have and service. I know that Judge Steeh is honored obtain better health care benefits through will fight all forms of discrimination and preju­ by the recognition and I urge my colleagues to FEHBP. dice head-on with pride and a fiery spirit. This join me in saluting him as a 1995 recipient of Mr. Speaker, this legislation is not perfect. It is just one aspect of our culture we should re­ the Alexander Macomb Citizen of the Year serves as a draft to be perfected. This bill will member as Italian-American Heritage month Award.

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. 27224 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS September 29, 1995 "GINGRICH AND THE nances with an impact equivalent to the ment with a number of fire-related associa­ COPPERHEADS" moon smashing into the earth. tions. A strong supporter of CFSI, Bob is a Our politics only rarely produce major major contributor to the institute's internship chances for fiscal reform. The last time was HON. NICK SMITH 1983, when Social Security's unfunded liabil­ program. The program gives future leaders of OF MICHIGAN ity, then 1.82% of taxable payroll, was the fire service invaluable Washington experi­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES " solved." Twelve years later, the stakes are ence that will serve them well in the years Friday, September 29, 1995 more than three times higher. ahead. To be sure, Gingrich is bolder than Clinton I look forward to seeing Bob on his feet Mr. SMITH of Michigan. Mr. Speaker, I and Democrats in Congress. Clinton's 10-year again soon. Until then, we in Washington send would like to submit this important article by balanced budget plan would trim Medicare's our best wishes to you, Bob, for a full recov­ Mr. Stuart Sweet into the RECORD. I urge my unfunded liability by a trivial amount. Con­ ery. colleagues to review it and heed its message. gressional Democrats pounced on him for We must fight for a balanced budget at all even that. And they've launched a million­ dollar ad campaign to denounce the plan to costs, yet we must look ahead. The article " slash Medicare." A TRIBUTE TO THE TENTH clearly shows that even if we pass a reconcili­ This is crass politics, not commitment to ANNIVERSARY OF FOOD FOR ALL ation bill and lower cost appropriation bills Medicare. Cabinet officers and nonpartisan which put us on a glide path for a balanced actuaries agree that Medicare benefits would HON. JERRY LEWIS have to be more than cut in half for its hos­ budget, we still have great challenges ahead. OF CALIFORNIA This country's unfunded liabilities are out of pital fund to balance. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES control: You have to go back to 1864, when the Peace Democrats and the Democratic Cop­ Friday, September 29, 1995 [From the Investor's Business Daily) perheads undermined President Lincoln in GINGRICH AND THE COPPERHEADS the midst of the Civil War, to find equally ir­ Mr. LEWIS of California. Mr. Speaker, (By Stuart Sweet) responsible partisanship. would like to bring to your attention the fine Newt Gingrich, a former history professor, Lincoln didn't slow the war effort to ap­ work and outstanding public service of a dis­ risks being a footnote in history. Even if he pease the Copperheads. He did what he tinguished nonprofit organization, Food for All, leads Congress to victory over President thought was right. founded in Redlands, CA in 1985 by Linda Clinton in the coming battle of the budget, Today, only Gingrich can redefine the po­ and Milan Hamilton. In recognition of its years litical geometry by putting forward a com­ he will accomplish little relative to the size of growth and success, the innovative Food of the country's long-term fiscal problems. prehensive plan to return Medicare to long­ Gingrich defines the political space in run financial health and to put Social Secu­ for All Program is marking its 10th anniversary America. All the- other major players posi­ rity back " on the table." this year and will celebrate the occasion at a tion themselves a calibrated distance to his The right place for this move is the budget dinner ceremony on October 12. left. Sen. Phil Gramm is trying to occupy reconciliation process, which should con­ In cooperation with local retailers, Food for the same space. Sen. Bob Dole is slightly to clude no later than this Christmas. All offers consumers an easy and convenient their left. Clinton is some distance farther Nothing is stopping the GOP from attach­ way to support local efforts to combat hunger. ing more reforms to the reconciliation bill, away, and congressional Democrats farther Food for All's simple concept uses barcoded still. to control spending after 2002. These could Unfortunately, Gingrich has flinched from include raising the eligibility age, increasing donor cards available at supermarket checkout confronting the true crisis in Medicare and copayments and deductibles, or privatizing stands which shoppers purchase along with the government's other unfunded liabilities. the Social Security System. their groceries. As the administrator of these According to Medicare's actuaries-career That would be radical and genuinely his­ funds, Food for All distributes 90 percent of civil servants-the hospital portion of Medi­ toric. It might draw support from unlikely these contributions in the form of grants to care has an unfunded liability of 3.37% of sympathizers. The Washington Post, for ex­ community-based organizations and inter­ ample, has come out in favor of slowing So­ taxable payroll. That is, if every worker in national projects striving for long-term solu­ the nation paid another 3.37% of his or her cial Security spending by raising the retire­ gross pay to the government for the next 75 ment age and limiting COLA's. tions to hunger. These grants are made years, America could honor its promises to If Gingrich is playing to the history books through a network of volunteer committees pay hospitals what it will owe them for and not the next election, he cannot be too and local grant advisory boards. treating senior citizens. bold on entitlements. Lincoln saved the Since 1985, Food for All has distributed On a net present value basis, this unfunded Union by defying the Copperheads. And Re­ 3,352 grants totaling more than $4.7 million. liability equals $5.4 trillion in 1995 dollars. publicans dominated Washington for seven Of this amount, $2.2 million has gone to emer­ Social Security is in somewhat better decades because of his resolve. gency food suppliers such as food pantries, shape. It has an unfunded liability of 2.17% of payroll and a negative net worth of $3.5 soup kitchens, and shelters; $1.4 million has trillion in 1995 dollars. BEST WISHES FOR HEALTHY RE­ been awarded to multiservice agencies which The two add up to $8.9 trillion. And the COVERY TO BOB BARRACLOUGH, help families and individuals develop the abil­ amount climbs higher every year we delay A FIRE SERVICE FRIEND ity to support themselves and others; and $1.1 tackling the problem. million has been granted to projects overseas By my calculations, the GOP budget plan HON. CURT WELDON which develop self-sufficiency for families and reduces Medicare's unfunded hospital bill li­ communities. abilities by perhaps $1.5 trillion. That's OF PENNSYLVANIA The Food for All Program has grown and in­ about one-sixth of what is needed to restore IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Medicare and Social Security to actuarial creased supermarket participation from two balance. Friday, September 29, 1995 stores at inception to presently 1,713 stores in By comparison, the amount of federal debt Mr. WELDON of Pennsylvania. Mr. Speaker, nine States. Supporting this worthy effort is a held by the public is less than $4 trillion. If a very dear friend of the American fire service network of more than 800 volunteers who par­ Gingrich forces Clinton's surrender on the underwent bypass surgery this past week. On ticipate in solicitation, merchandising, funds budget this fall, the debt held by the public behalf of the Congressional Fire Services distribution, community outreach, and a num­ will total just under $5 trillion in 2002, when ber of other Food for All activities. In addition, the budget is "balanced." Caucus and the Congressional Fire Services The GOP is silent about what would come Institute, I want to take this opportunity to ex­ I particularly want to recognize Paul Gerrard of next. But the numbers on Medicare and So­ tend my best wishes to Bob Barraclough for a Gerrard's Markets and Jack Brown of Stater cial Security tell the story. The budget could speedy recovery. Brothers Markets for their leadership in mak­ stay balanced for another decade. Then, in I have known Bob for many years. A native ing Food for All the phenomenal success that 2012 and beyond, fiscal disaster strikes. of Pennsylvania like myself, Bob got his start it is today. In other words, the GOP's plan to "save" in the fire service as a youth spending time at Mr. Speaker, I ask that you join me, our col­ Medicare only postpones fiscal Armageddon, giving Medicare's hospital trust fund five the station house with his father who was a leagues, and the many supporters of Food for years of breathing room. It will go broke in firefighter. For the past 15 years, Bob, himself, All in recognizing this outstanding program for 2007 instead of 2002. has served as a volunteer firefighter. its community- and market-based approach to Then, about 2012, the retirement of the Presently, he divides his time between busi­ addressing hunger. As we recognize Food for baby boom will hit the government's fi- ness, Class 1, public speaking, and involve- All for its worthy contributions over the past 1O September 29, 1995 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 27225 years, let us not forget its origins in the hearts gram. The TOPOL-M cannot be deployed, if verted to finance Russian development of and minds of Linda and Milan Hamilton. For Russia is to remain within START limits, new weapons of mass destruction. Rep. Curt everything they and so many others have until the SS-18s and other ICBMs are dis­ Weldon (R-PA), Chairman of the Sub­ mantled. Therefore, this aspect of Nunn­ committee on Military Research and Devel­ done to make it a success, it is only fitting that Lugar funding will help make deployment of opment of the National Security Committee, the House of Representatives pay tribute to the TOPOL-M possible. has called for hearings. Food for All today. To date, Congress has failed to conduct sig­ nificant oversight of the Nunn-Lugar pro­ GAO: RUSSIA USES NUNN-LUGAR AID To gram, and how portions of it are being used DEVELOP NEW WEAPONS AMERICAN FOREIGN POLICY COUN­ to benefit Russian military modernization. American aid to Russia is being used to CIL REPORT POSES QUESTIONS The Cooperative Threat Reduction Act (PL pay scientists who continue to develop weap­ 10~160), Section 1203(d)(2) contains a restric­ ons of mass destruction and dual-use tech­ tion that Nunn-Lugar recipients "forego nologies, Moscow and Kiev have blocked U.S. HON. MARK E. SOUDER * * * the replacement of destroyed weapons audits of the aid, and the Clinton adminis­ OF INDIANA of mass destruction." tration is four months late in making an ac­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES The launch underscores the need to revisit counting to Congress. Nunn-Lugar, and to deploy a national ballis­ These fundamental problems with aid Friday, September 29, 1995 tic missile defense system by 2003. under the Cooperative Threat Reduction Act Mr. SOUDER. Mr. Speaker, the DOD appro­ According to Safronov, once the SS-18s (P.L. 10~160), or " Nunn-Lugar" program) are priations bill emerged from conference with and other aging systems are dismantled, revealed in a draft General Accounting Of­ significantly more money added for certain they will be replaced with ultramodern mis­ fice (GAO) report made public by Bill Gertz items above the House recommended level. siles. He told Reuters: "Russia hopes to re­ in today's Washington Times. The report and place all its outdated missiles in the coming article make the following points: One important addition is $100 million more years.'' Nunn-Lugar has done little to reduce the than the Nunn-Lugar program. proliferation threat or improve nuclear The Nunn-Lugar or Cooperative Threat Re­ AMENDMENT WOULD TIE NUNN-LUGAR TO weapons controls in Russia. duction Program has been accused of permit­ Moscow's BIOLOGICAL WEAPONS COMPLIANCE Moscow is using Nunn-Lugar conversion ting the Russians to replace obsolete missile Problem. The Russian military maintains funds to " reactivate dormant weapons facili­ systems with more modern and more threat­ a clandestine biological weapons program in ties." violation of its international agreements. The International Science and Technology ening ones, in fact, facilitating the upgrading of Center in Moscow, receiving $21 million in Russian strategic forces. U.S. assistance to dismantle obsolete Rus­ sian weapons, build housing for officers, Nunn-Lugar aid, " raised the most concerns Yesterday in the Economic and Educational among the GAO investigators." Opportunities Committee, we passed out a " convert" portions of military plants for ci­ U.S. officials monitored the Center "only v111an purposes, and other aid under the Co­ intermittently," and not quarterly. budget reconciliation package which reduced operative Threat Reduction (Nunn-Lugar) spending by more than $10 billion. Some of U.S. officials told the GAO that the Center program frees up Defense Ministry funds to "is intended to help prevent proliferation those savings were made by eliminating the finance the biological weapons program. To ... rather than preclude scientists from out-of-school interest subsidy that students re­ date, the U.S. has offered Moscow little in­ working on Russian weapons of mass de­ ceive on their loans, during a so-called grace centive to account fully for-let alone aban­ struction," even though the Center bars period. While we are reducing benefits to stu­ don- its germ warfare research and develop­ funding for such work. dents in America, with the Nunn-Lugar pro­ ment. The Center is "creating dual-use items" Solution. Congress can provide Moscow that can be used in Russian military mod­ gram, the United States is actually encourag­ that incentive by conditioning all Nunn­ ing Russian students to study nuclear physics ernization. Lugar funding for Russia on biological weap­ Nunn-Lugar pays nuclear scientists to pre­ because we will pay them salaries to work at ons research, development, and production. vent them from emigrating, but they " may the International Science and Technology An amendment to H.R. 1530 is being offered spend part of their time working on Russian Center in Moscow they graduate. The center by Rep. Robert K. Dornan (R-CA) to offer weapons of mass destruction," according to receives $21 million in Nunn-Lugar aid. Sci­ that incentive. The amendment is a meas­ the report. entists involved in nuclear weapons testing ured, constructive approach that maintains $cientists involved in nuclear weapons and nerve agent research are said to have re­ full Nunn-Lugar funding. The amendment testing and nerve agent research received reads: ceived Nunn-Lugar grants. When the General Nunn-Lugar grants. " Sec. 1108. Limitation on Cooperative The U.S. has made no audits of Nunn­ Accounting Office examined the Nunn-Lugar Threat Reduction Program Relating to Of­ Lugar funding in Russia or Ukraine, because program, it was this center that "raised the fensive Biological Weapons Program in Rus­ Moscow and Kiev have objected to such au­ most concerns among GAO investigators." sia. dits, the GAO said. I am enclosing a series of reports from the "None of the funds appropriated pursuant The Clinton administration is four months American Foreign Policy Council which poses to the authorization in section 301 for Coop­ late in providing Congress with an account­ more questions about the legitimacy of the erative Threat Reduction programs may be ing for Nunn-Lugar funds spent, which is re­ Cooperative Threat Reduction Program: obligated or expended for programs or activi­ quired by law. ties with Russia unless and until the Presi­ The State Department will assume funding RUSSIA TEST-LAUNCHED NEW ICBM dent submits to Congress a certification in of the Center from the Department of De­ Yesterday morning, the Russian govern­ writing that Russia has terminated its offen­ fense next year, and hopes to spend another ment test-launched a new-generation inter­ sive biological weapons program." . $90 million over seven years. continental ballistic missile (ICBM). The Congress's original intent for the Coopera­ launch is the most visible sign of Moscow's tive Threat Reduction Program was to help RUSSIA FAILS TO MEET ALL SIX CONDITIONS ongoing strategic ongoing strategic nuclear former Soviet republics to dismantle weap­ TO RECEIVE NUNN-LUGAR FUN.DING modernization program, as the House pre­ ons of mass destruction that could be used The Russian government is violating all pares to vote on the 1996 defense authoriza­ against the United States and its allies, or six congressional restrictions in the Cooper­ tion and appropriations bills. that could proliferate to rogue regimes. ative Threat Reduction Act (PL 10~160) that Reuters reported from Moscow that the The Clinton administration has acknowl­ authorizes U.S. aid for the " dem111tarization ICBM was launched from the Plesetsk edged that Moscow continues a substantial of the former Soviet Union." PL 10~160 con­ cosmodrome 600 miles north of the Russian covert biological weapons program, and that tains a loophole that allows aid without the capital. Russia is not in compliance with the 1972 Bi­ recipient meeting the six commitments, if Russian Military Space Forces spokesman ological Weapons Convention. The Dornan the president deems such aid to be in the Ivan Safronov says that the missile is a amendment offers the most substantive step " national interest." However, Congress has three-stage TOPOL-M, a variant of the SS- yet toward helping Russia abandon germ not yet assessed whether aid in these cir­ 25. According to Safronov, the TOPOL-M warfare and comply with its international cumstances remains in the national interest. will be based on mobile launchers and in commitments. Rep. Dornan is currently The six PL 10~160 commitments are: silos. seeking cosponsors, according to legislative Section 1203(d)(l): " Making substantial in­ He stated that 90 of the 154 SS-18 ICBM director Bill Fallon. vestment of its resources for dismantling or silos in Russia will be converted to house the What will hearings reveal? There has been destroying its weapons of mass destruction. TOPOL-M. The SS-18s are being dismantled no effective oversight of the Nunn-Lugar ..." Russia is dismantling nuclear warheads with United States aid under the " Coopera­ program. A new GAO report states that on its own, but is replacing many with mod­ tive Threat Reduction" or Nunn-Lugar pro- Nunn-Lugar assistance already is being di- ern ones. The U.S. agreed to pay for Russia 27226 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS September 29, 1995 to design its own $15 million fissile material ed States-and to bring them into the Nunn-Lugar (Cooperative Threat Reduction) storage facility, but DoD reported, "The consumer production business, thus helping legislation (PL 103-160). (For a discussion of project has been hampered by problems with build a market economy. each point, see Foreign Aid Advisory No. 5, the Russians not paying their designers to The General Accounting Office (GAO) and "Russia Fails to Meet All Six Conditions to meet the Russian commitment to this ef­ a cable from the U.S. Embassy in Moscow re­ Receive Nunn-Lugar Funding," May 19, 1995.) fort." The GAO states, " Russia is likely to port evidence to the contrary. 2. Moscow needs Nunn-Lugar funding to place a low priority on paying the high cost Rather than break up high-tech m111tary enable deployment of new generation ICBM. of [destroying its declared 40,000 metric ton design bureaus to make sure they will never When Russia test-launched a new-generation chemical weapons stockpile]." again develop weapons, the Russian govern­ TOPOL-M ICBM on September 5, 1995, mili­ Section 1203(d)(2): " Foregoing any military ment's strategy is to channel Western aid tary spokesman Ivan Safronov told Reuters modernization program that exceeds legiti­ " to a small number of key technology-rich that 90 of the existing 154 SS-18 ICBM silos mate defense requirements and foregoing the research and design institutes," according to in Russia will be convered to house the new replacement of destroyed weapons of mass the July 8, 1994 cable. Most of these insti­ TOPOL-M. In other words, the TOPOL-Ms destruction." The CIA expects Russia to tutes will remain state-owned. Few are going cannot be deployed until Nunn-Lugar helps "flight test and deploy there new ballistic out of the military business. dismantle the obsolete SS-18s. Safronov missiles-a road-mobile ICBM, a silo-based A 1995 GAO report states, "These parent added, "Russia hopes to replace all its out­ ICBM, and an SLBM-during this decade . . . companies [designated for U.S.-funded con­ dated missiles in the coming years." [and] a new ballistic missile submarine after version aid] would still produce some defense 3. Russia continues clandestine production the turn of the century." The United States equipment * * * raising the possibility that of chemical and biological weapons. Russia presents no offensive threat to the Russian U.S. aid could benefit the parent defense maintains large covert programs to develop Federation, and therefore the strategic mod­ companies if safeguards are not put in new generations of chemical and biological ernization program is not within Russia's place." (GAO/NSIAD/95-7) weapons. Dissident chemical weapons sci­ " legitimate defense requirements." Obsolete "Many of the companies selected for con­ entist Vil Mirzayanov revealed an entire new weapons being destroyed with the help of PL version will continue to produce weapons. class of binary chemical weapons under de­ 103-160 will be replaced with modern sys­ Profits and technology from the newly velopment, which Moscow refuses to ac­ tems. Russia maintains large covert pro­ privatized firms could be returned to the par­ knowledge. The Clinton administration ac­ grams to develop new generations of chemi­ ent defense enterprises. Furthermore, many knowledges that Russia is continuing with cal and biological weapons. Russian officials remain interested in pre­ its substantial clandestine germ warfare pro­ Section 1203(d)(3) : " Foregoing any use in serving a sizable defense industry to earn gram. new nuclear weapons of fissionable or other hard currency by exporting arms," the GAO 4. Nunn-Lugar aid has been diverted to components of destroyed nuclear weapons." report adds. fund development of weapons of mass de­ According to the GAO, the Administration " Russia's * * * military leaders are anx­ struction. The GAO released a June report ious to learn about the management and that found that the International Science has failed to get Russia to agree to " specific and Technology Center in Moscow, receiving transparency measures that would help en­ manufacturing methods of the West," ob­ $21 million in Nunn-Lugar aid, "raised the sure that stored materials are derived from serves the embassy cable, adding. " The Rus­ most concerns among the GAO investiga­ dismantled weapons, safe from unauthorized sian military is attempting to regain mili­ tors." The report says that the Center is use, and not used in new weapons." There­ tary potency with dwindling financial re­ "creating dual-use items" that can be used fore, the U.S. must assume that Russia will sources." in Russian military modernization. The re­ recycle warhead components in its strategic To compensate for its huge personnel re­ port adds that Nunn-Lugar pays nuclear sci­ modernization program. ductions, the Russian military is going high­ entists to prevent them from emigrating, but Section 1203(d)(4): " Facilitating United tech, and needs Western aid. According to they "may spend part of their time working States verification of any weapons destruc­ the embassy cable, " With this change, the on Russian weapons of mass destruction." tion carried out under this title .. . " Russia Russian military is shifting strategies and Scientists involved in ongoing nuclear weap­ has thrown up numerous obstacles to U.S. doctrine. First, the military is deferring new ons testing and nerve agent research re­ verification of weapons destruction, and the production to focus on systems upgrade and ceived Nunn-Lugar grants, GAO said. U.S. has no means to inspect or account for research. Second, the military is shifting 5. Nunn-Lugar aid may promote weapons destruction of any Russian nuclear war­ from military-only research to dual-use proliferation. A 1994 GAO report raises the heads. Moscow has not permitted substantial technology research that will benefit the possib111ty that U.S. aid may unwittingly U.S. inspection of its chemical weapons pro­ Russian economy. Third, the Defense Min­ promote weapons proliferation: " Many of the gram; likewise, Moscow has stonewalled on istry is seeking to guide the creation of 30 [Russian] companies selected for conversion U.S. inspection of its biological weapons fa­ defense-industrial-financial conglomerates will continue to produce weapons. Profits cilities, though Kremlin officials made a that would produce both military and civil­ and technology from the newly privatized token "concession" at the May 10 summit ian high-tech equipment. Finally, the mili­ firms could be returned to the parent defense that allows U.S. inspections of a " handful" tary is broadening beyond an emphasis on enterprises. Furthermore, many Russian of­ of biological weapons facilities in three weapons procurt:lment to improve weapon ficials remain interested in preserving a siz­ months. maintenance, improved information process­ able defense industry to earn hard currency Section 1203(d)(5): " Complying with all rel­ ing, and better battle management." by exporting arms." evant arms control agreements." Russia is This helps explain why hard-line Russian 6. Nunn-Lugar aid is helping Russian currently in violation of the Biological military leaders are so intent on expanding plants that continue to manufacture high­ Weapons Convention, the Chemical Weapons Nunn-Lugar funding to pay for "conversion," tech weapons. The 1994 GAO report states Convention, STRT I, and the Vienna Con­ and why they are so supportive of the U.S. that Moscow is using Nunn-Lugar conversion fidence Building Measures Agreement, and Commerce Department's efforts to promote funds to "reactivate dormant weapons facili­ may be in violation of the ABM Treaty (with American investment and technology trans­ ties." It adds, " These [Russian] parent com­ S-500s). fer to such enterprises. panies [designated for U.S.-funded conver­ Section 1203(d)(6): " Observing internation­ sion aid] would still produce some defense ally recognized human rights, including the SIX REASONS TO RECONSIDER THE NUNN­ equipment ... raising the possibility that protection of minorities." The 35,000 dead in LUGAR PROGRAM U.S. aid could benefit the parent defense Chechnya, widespread persecution of various Congress is on the verge of providing the companies if safeguards are not put in ethnic groups (particularly Chechens, Geor­ Clinton administration with desperately place." Commerce Department publications gians and Azeris), renewed domestic political needed political cover for its mishandling of acknowledge that related aid programs go murders, legal and administrative mecha­ the Nunn-Lugar program in the former So­ directly to Russian military enterprises that nisms for dictatorial rule, sharp restrictions viet Union. Lack of congressional oversight continue to produce modern tanks, armor, and intimidation of journalists and wide­ has permitted hard-line elements in Russia military electronics, military aircraft, anti­ spread police abuses indicate widespread to manipulate the Clinton administration ship weapons, cruise missiles, interconti­ human rights violations. and abuse the program in ways that are not nental ballistic missiles, and submarine­ only wasteful, but harmful to American na­ launched ballistic missiles, as well as anti­ GAO AND U.S. EMBASSY SAY THAT MILITARY tional security. Nunn-Lugar is being used aircraft systems designed to shoot down CONVERSION AID WILL HELP MODERNIZE mainly to destroy obsolete weapons that American " steal th" aircraft. RUSSIAN ARMED FORCES AND PROMOTE PRO­ Moscow will replace with high-tech arms LIFERATION currently under development. Nunn-Lugar WHY Is THE U.S AIDING RUSSIA 'S HIGH-TECH Congress thinks American military con­ funds have been diverted to fund some of this MILITARY INDUSTRY? version assistance to Russia is helping to put development. Russia's high-tech military industry is the Soviet-built m1litary plants out of the war 1. Russia is in violation of most if not all backbone of a planned large-scale moderniza­ business-thus reducing threats to the Unit- six conditions set by Congress in the original tion program that Defense Minister Pavel September 29, 1995 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 27227 Grachev says wlll compensate for troop re­ faith in arms control agreements with Rus­ IN RECOGNITION OF 150 YEARS OF ductions and compete with American firms sia, and those who place their faith in U.S.­ THE ORSON STARR HOUSE on the international arms market. controlled defensive systems to knock out Last week, a top Russian officer, Col. Gen. ballistic missiles fired at the United States Yevgeny Maslin, lobbied senators to main­ or its allies. HON. SANDER M. LEVIN tain funding for "conversion" of Russian OF MICHIGAN m111tary plants. At the same time, he de­ The Russian parliament will demand that IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES fended Moscow's strategic nuclear mod­ the U.S. comply "unconditionally" with the ernization program. The CIA and DIA report Anti-Ballistic Missile (ABM) treaty if Russia Friday, September 29, 1995 that Russia is readying to test-launch a new is to ratify START II-Le., no ballistic mis­ Mr. LEVIN. Mr. Speaker, 1995 marks the generation silo-based ICBM, a mobile ICBM, sile defense. However, Moscow is systemati­ and SLBM, and is developing a new ballistic­ 140th anniversary of what is believed to be missile submarine to go on-line within the cally breaking current commitments and the the oldest standing home in Royal Oak, Ml. next decade. U.S. is not demanding " unconditional" com­ On Sunday, October 8, the Woman's Histori­ The U.S. government, in trying to help pliance. The following list drawn from open cal Guild will celebrate this impressive anni­ Russian "reform," has been promoting and sources shows Russia's track record. versary. They will be joined by their friends subsidizing the transfer of American tech­ Biological Weapons Convention. Russia from the Royal Oak History Society, the Royal nology and capable to many of Russia's most advanced m1litary design bureaus and plants. maintains a substantial covert biological Oak History Commission, and the Royal Oak Rather than abandoning military production weapons program in violation of the 1972 Historical District Study Commission. for consumer products, these plants form the convention, according to the Arms Control Orson Starr first moved to Royal Oak, Ml, core of Russia's conventional and nuclear and Disarmament Agency's (ACDA) recent with his wife Rhoda Gibbs Starr, and their son, military modernization. To remain predomi­ annual report to Congress. Russian defectors John Almon Starr, in 1831. As Mr. Starr's nant in the m1litary-industrial complex, and public officials, as well as the CIA, con­ manufacturing business prospered, the family they need Western technology and invest­ firm the report. ment. moved from the original log home to a house The Clinton Administration, with biparti­ Chemical weapons agreements. Russia is which Mr. Starr, built with such extraordinary san congressional support, has been provid­ reported not to be complying with a 1989 bi­ craftsmanship, it is still standing today. The ing just that. The Bureau of Export Adminis­ lateral chemical weapons accord with the house was originally built in Greek Revival ar­ tration of the Department of Commerce, the U.S., and with the 1993 Chemical Weapons chitectural style. The style is still apparent to Defense Enterprise Fund, the Nunn-Lugar Convention. Although the Convention has the home today and is more commonly known Cooperative Threat Reduction Program, and not been ratified by the U.S. or Russia, both as "Michigan Farmhouse" style. other government programs and entities are sides have come to an understanding that promoting Russian firms that are not aban­ Despite major changes in the 1900's, inter­ doning m1litary production, but have merely they will abide by it and allow mutual in­ ested citizens have been successful in main­ opened civilian production lines to attract spections. As of 1995, Russia continued to taining the home and preserving its history. American support. The Commerce Depart­ conceal chemical weapons facilities from The Woman's Historical Guild of Royal Oak is ment bulletin BISNIS Search for Partners U.S. inspectors. presently responsible for preservation of the (December 9, 1994) describes some of the Missile Technology Control Regime. Rus­ interior of the home. Through the contributions firms. "the principal designer and producer of sia violated the 1990 Missile Technology Con­ of the Historical Guild, the city of Royal Oak, Russian shipborne air defense missile sys­ trol Regime by seeking to sell SS-25 ICBM and individuals, this historic site is now open tems"; "designs and produces sensor/guid­ technology to Libya, and by successfully for all to see and learn from. ance systems for airborne weapons"; a major selling SS-25 technology to Brazil. The ad­ My thanks to all those individuals and orga­ producer of electronic components for space ministration declined to impose sanctions nizations involved in the preservation of Royal and military use"; "responsible for design because Russia " promised to stop." Oak history, and my congratulations and best and development of land-based, road-mobile solid-propellant missiles"; "global position­ START I. Moscow conducted a mock nu­ wishes on this 150th year of the Orson Starr ing system work with ... MiG aircraft"; " de­ clear attack on the United States in 1993, house. veloped guidance, navigation, and flight con­ fa1ling to give the U.S. advance notification trol systems for ballistic missiles"; " a lead­ as required by the treaty. Russia conducted ing developer of space satellite systems, sea a mock SS-25 ICBM, air-launched cruise mis­ A TRIBUTE TO AJEA 2000 FOR and land-based cruise missile systems, and sile, and submarine-launched ballistic mis­ THEIR SERVICE TO THE COMMU­ intercontinental ballistic missile systems"; sile attack on the United States on June 22, NITY "designs and develops tactical medium-range 1994, but ACDA will neither confirm nor deny surface-to-air missile systems and weapons whether Russia gave the required advance guidance systems for fighter aircraft" ; HON. BOBBY L RUSH "probably the world's leading producer of notice. In 1995, Russia used SS-25s as space OF ILLINOIS launchers without properly notifying the VHF air surveillance and surface-to-air mis­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES sile target acquisition radars, which have U.S. in advance. Questions remain about counter-stealth features" ; "a leading center encryption of SS-19 ICBM flight tests, whose Friday, September 29, 1995 for the design of launchers and ground sup­ telemetry should be decipherable so the U.S. Mr. RUSH. Mr. Speaker, it is with great port equipment for missiles and aircraft" ; " a can determine the warhead load. pleasure that I rise today to pay tribute to leader in the development and production of electronic control systems for missile com­ START II. The new ACDA annual report AJEA 2000, an organization in my district that plexes" ; " a developer of submarine-launclled states that Moscow intentionally tried to has contributed greatly to the educational en­ ballistic missiles. . . . " conceal technical characteristics of the SS­ richment of the minds of our youths. AJEA POINTS TO CONSIDER N-20 SLBM in tests in 1991 and 1995. The ad­ 2000 is a network of four innercity Catholic Is Congress serving the nation by helping ministration failed to pursue the violation. schools in Chicago who raise funds to support an increasingly hostile and unstable Russia Conventional Forces in Europe (CFE) Trea­ tuition and other educational costs for financial to modernize its decaying war machine? Cur­ ty. Moscow has broken the CFE treaty by disadvantaged children. These schools have rent policy is inadvertently exacerbating the waging the war in Chechnya, and has stated worked successfully for decades within Chi­ following problems: Strengthening the un-reformed military­ its intention to violate the CFE treaty fur­ cago's neighborhoods to produce well edu­ industrial complex with the means to expand ther, not only by maintaining disallowed cated young people who have become leaders its political base in Russia; Proliferation of troop and armor concentrations in the in our city and beyond. high-tech weapons to rogue regimes; Threats northern Caucasus, but by creating a new The four participating schools, St. Ambrose, of a revitalized, high-tech military against 58th Army to be based in Chechnya. St. Elizabeth, St. James, and Holy Angels, Russia's neighbors; New threats to the Unit­ Agreements on transparency of fissile ma­ have one of the best records of student reten­ ed States, particularly through proliferation tion, graduation, and academic achievement in and strategic nuclear modernization. terial storage and weapons dismantling. The July 1995 ACDA report finds that Russia is the city. By providing scholarships and other LIST OF ARMS CONTROL AGREEMENTS RUSSIA not making good on its agreements with the award grants to students, many otherwise dis­ IS CURRENTLY BREAKING U.S. to make all fissile material storage fa­ advantaged children have the opportunity that The debate about ballistic missile defense cilities and weapons dismantling processes every American deserves-and that is the op­ is mainly between those who place their transparent to U.S. inspectors. portunity for the best education possible. 27228 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS September 29, 1995 Mr. Speaker, please let the record show that Charity of St. Elizabeth, St. Mary's Hospital dent. Our friendship developed quickly and I am proclaiming Saturday, October 7, 1995, continues, "the healing mission of Jesus by early, and has grown over the years. Charles' "AJEA 2000 Day" in Chicago in honor of the responding to the changing health care needs appointment and reappointments to the SVSU more than 2,000 financially disadvantaged of the communities we serve." The mission board by both Republican and Democratic children they have helped. AJEA 2000's com­ statement and goal of the Sisters of Charity is Governors, including George Romney, William mitment to further the education and lives of embodied by the staff of St. Mary's and illus­ Milliken, and James Blanchard, clearly dem­ young people is one that should be com­ trated every day through their gentle care and onstrating his ability to make people of dif­ mended. It is an honor and a privilege to enter kind hearts. ferent persuasions understand his effective­ these words into the RECORD. St. Mary's Hospital remains a leader in the ness at leadership. development and implementation of innovative At the coming event, Charles will be hon­ medical procedures. The hospital's vision and ored by having the Business and Professional MEDICARE REFORM altruism does not end there; St. Mary's contin­ Development Building of the West Complex of ues to help those members of the community Saginaw Valley State named as "Charles B. HON. RON PACKARD burdened by poverty. Their humanism is fur­ Curtiss Hall." This is a fitting tribute for a man OF CALIFORNIA ther illustrated through the practice of giving who has given of himself over the years, and IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES each patient one-on-one personal attention, has left a mark that will be most difficult to thereby ensuring a comfortable and thorough match. Friday, September 29, 1995 diagnosis of their ailment. Mr. Speaker, we need dedicated leaders Mr. PACKARD. Mr. Speaker, the Clinton ad­ Through dedication and love St. Mary's who make true accomplishments while con­ ministration's trustee's report warns the Medi­ Hospital has healed millions of lives both spir­ ducting themselves in a friendly and respect­ care Trust Fund starts to go broke next year itually and medically. By opening their doors to able manner. We need people like Charles and the entire program will go bankrupt in 7 those who cannot afford the medical attention Curtiss. That is precisely why I said earlier years. they deserve, the hospital provides a service that this moment is a mixture of joy and sad­ America's elderly and future generations are rarely seen in this day and age. This reiterates ness. We have joy because we appreciate all at risk. If the fund goes bankrupt, the law says their loyalty to their mission which began 100 that Charles has done, and we wish him well. the government will make no hospital or other years ago. We are sad because we will miss him, and we trust-paid health services available. We can The centennial of this outstanding hospital know that someone like him is so hard to find. save Medicare by using new approaches, new demonstrates the exceptional dedication of a I urge you, Mr. Speaker, and all of our col­ management, and new technologies. staff devoted to serving others for the better­ leagues to join me in thanking Charles B. Cur­ Medicare and Medicaid are Government-run ment of their community. tiss for his years of dedication, accomplish­ health care programs filled with fraud and ment, and friendship, and wish him well for the waste-roughly $44 billion each year. Cur­ new challenges he is certain to undertake. rently, Medicare spends more than twice the DEDICATION, ACCOMPLISHMENT, amount of the private sector and in 1994 costs FRIENDSHIP rose 11 percent. The plan we propose will REMARKS OF CONGRESSMAN NICK allow for increased Medicare spending, but at HON. JAMES A. BARCIA SMITH AT A.B. LAFFER, V.A. a slower rate. If spending increases 6 percent OF MICHIGAN CANTO AND ASSOCIATES 36TH WASHINGTON CONFERENCE instead of 10 percent as Clinton proposes, the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES trust fund will be solvent. We need to create a system that offers the Friday, September 29, 1995 HON. NICK SMITH best care at the lowest costs. We can save Mr. BARCIA. Mr. Speaker, there are mo­ OF MICHIGAN Medicare and improve it, and give seniors the ments in life that are a mixture of joy and sad­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES greatest control over their own health care. ness, and many of us who care about Sagi­ If we don't act, our 32 million seniors, 4 mil­ naw Valley State University, are about to ex­ Friday, September 29, 1995 lion disabled, and our future generations will perience such a time with the retirement of Mr. SMITH of Michigan. Mr. Speaker, be the ones in jeopardy. Charles B. Curtiss. For the past 32 years, this would like to submit for the RECORD my man has been a member of the university's speech I made this morning at the A.B. Laffer, governing board, and on Monday, October 2, V.A. Canto and Associates 36th Washington CENTENNIAL CELEBRATION OF ST. he is being honored for his years of service Conference. MARY'S HOSPITAL following retirement from the SVSU Board of There are two points I wish to make. First, Control. that a failure to increase the debt ceiling, even HON. WIWAM J. MARTINI Charles Curtiss is certainly dedicated. He for a prolonged period, will not result in a de­ OF NEW JERSEY served as the chairman of a local committee fault. Second, the Federal debt has become a IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that led to the establishment of Saginaw Val­ burden on everyone in our society and con­ ley State University. His 32 years of service is gressional fortitude in balancing our budget Friday, September 29 , 1995 the longest length anyone has ever served at would result in lower interest rates. Mr. MARTINI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in a public institution of higher learning in Michi­ Since the Second Liberty Bond Act was honor and recognition of the centennial cele­ gan. His motivation on behalf of SVSU specifi­ passed in 1917, Congress has set an overall bration of St. Mary's Hospital in Passaic, NJ. cally and higher education generally, has been dollar ceiling on the amount of debt the Treas­ The celebration began Sunday, August 13, inspirational to many who have come after him ury can issue. Prior to the act, Congress voted 1995, and events continued throughout the and will continue to serve as a model for on each debt issuance. The limit applies to week. St. Mary's is dear to me not only be­ years to come. nearly all debt of the Federal Government, in­ cause I was born there, but also because it is He has had many accomplishments. Be­ cluding nonmarketable securities issued to a beacon for the community. Advanced medi­ sides helping to create a university, he is most trust funds. Periodically the debt reaches the cal specialists and eternal charity have come active with fund raising to help keep it strong. ceiling and Congress is faced with the ques­ to characterize this establishment. For 100 He has greatly contributed to the raising of tion of whether to increase the limit. Since years St. Mary's has served the people of millions of dollars during his tenure. He de­ 1940 Congress has responded with an in­ Passaic County; its longevity is a testament to signed the management formula for the uni­ crease 77 times. In October of this year, the its success. I have no doubt that generations versity to make sure that it kept its focus by debt ceiling will again be reached and this will to come will be the beneficiaries of St. Mary's effectively establishing one program before be the leverage that my colleagues and I will loyal service. moving on to another. use to ensure the American people get a bal­ In 1895, St. Mary's opened her doors to the Perhaps most importantly, Charles Curtiss is anced Federal budget for the first time since public in the old St. Nicholas Young Men's a good friend, and has made many. I was 1969. Parish Center as a 20-bed emergency hos­ privileged to work with him during my days as The Secretary of Treasury and the Presi­ pital. Sponsored and staffed by the Sisters of a student at SVSU, as a student body presi- dent have called for separating the increase in September 29, 1995 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 27229 the debt ceiling from the budget. However, outstanding debt subject to limit stands at pendent borough. The vote was cast for incor­ there exists substantial precedent for using the $4.86 trillion. To put this in perspective, $4.86 poration on July 2, 1895, and the new bor­ debt ceiling to affect legislation, particularly on trillion if stacked in $1,000 bills would reach ough, just 64 acres in area, became the small­ budget issues. There were prolonged interrup­ more than 300 miles into space. The effect of est community in the State of New Jersey. tions in the debt ceiling associated with the such a debt reaches beyond the obvious ef­ Two of the early industries in East Newark debate over the Balanced Budget and Emer­ fect on interest rates, it places a burden on were the Clark Thread Co. and the Clark Mile gency Deficit Control Act-Gramm-Rudman­ those who will follow us in shaping this great End Spool Cotton Co., the largest thread mills Hollings-in 1985. The debt ceiling vote was Nation of ours. Each child born in our country in the United States at the time. The compa­ withheld, and the Treasury began underinvest­ today, during their lifetime, will pay approxi­ nies became Englehard Industries in the early ing trust funds in early September of 1985 and mately $187,000 in taxes just to pay their 1930s. The area is now home to the East by November of 1985 actively disinvested trust share of the interest on the national debt. That Newark Industrial Center, which houses over funds in order to make payments. A perma­ doesn't include paying off one penny of the 80 corporations in the garment industry. nent increase in the debt ceiling to $2.0787 principal. Boston University economist Lau­ With its industries in place, East Newark trillion was enacted on December 12, 1985. rence Kotlikoff forecasts that, if Federal spend­ began to build its community. The East New­ The 1990 budget was resolved during six ing continues at its current rate, a child born ark Volunteer Fire Department was organized temporary increases in the debt ceiling be­ today could have up to 84 percent of his in­ in October 1895, and the East Newark Police tween August 9 and a permanent increase on come consumed by taxes. In 17 years, if we Department was established a month later. November 5. During this session the Treasury continue on the current path, all tax revenue Today, both are still in place, 100 years after primarily used the postponement of auctions will be consumed by entitlements and interest they were first established to provide for the to manage the cash flow. payments on this enormous debt. protection of life and property. East Newark's The Congressional Budget Office, as of yes­ Balancing the budget will take several hun­ first public school was built in 1896, and still terday, estimates the debt limit will be reached dred billion dollars out of the demand for loan­ serves children from kindergarten to eighth sometime at the end of October. Treasury's able funds. The reduction in Treasury demand grade. first potential cash management problem could is part of the reason Chairman Greenspan and The first church established in the borough occur November 3. At this point, Social Secu­ others are predicting such a decline in rates. was St. Anthony's Roman Catholic Church, rity payments must go out. During the first But rates could drop prior to the actual bal­ the congregation originally founded in 1901 by week of November, these payments, along ancing if Congress takes a firm enough posi­ Italians who moved from West Hoboken. with other retirement and disability payments, tion on the issue. Thus, I predict failure to While the original church was destroyed by will reduce Treasury's cash by about $37 bil­ raise the debt ceiling in order to force a bal­ fire in 1935, it was soon rebuilt and still serves lion. The next hurdle will be on November 15, anced budget by 2002 will cause a decline in the community today at the same site on Sec­ when interest payments of approximately $25 long-term rates and possibly even short-term ond Street. billion are due. Overcoming this hurdle will re­ rates, given the term structure of U.S. debt. In many ways, East Newark's history contin­ quire clever cash management on Treasury's Nobel Laureate Milton Friedman was es­ ues to influence the present. Current Mayor part. pousing his crowding out hypothesis some 30 Joseph R. Smith is a descendant of John C. Some have argued that failure to raise the years ago. He was correct. Government Smith, one of the original petitioners in the ef­ debt ceiling will result in a "train wreck" which spending will crowd out private investment. fort to establish the borough. I would like to will cause Treasury to default and forever Another Nobel Laureate, James Buchanan, harm the credit of the United States. This salute Mayor Smith, Council President Walter and his colleague, Richard Wagner, warned Roman, Councilman Hans Peter Lucas, Coun­ need not be true. Treasury Secretary Rubin us almost 20 years ago that an unconstrained has told me, both in a letter and in personal cilman William Lupkovich, Councilman Frank Federal deficit would lead to high interest Madalena, Councilman Robert Rowe, and conversation, that in the case of reaching the rates and eventually high inflation as the Fed debt ceiling Government obligations would be Councilman Charles Tighe for continuing a tra­ is forced to monetize the debt. In addition, we dition of excellence in community service. paid on a first-in-first-out basis. I have intro­ have seen, over the last 15 years, a massive duced H.R. 2098, which would alter this. H.R. While the past century has seen monu­ rise in our trade imbalance. The ~atter is in mental changes in the face of the community, 2098 provides that, in the case the Treasury good part due to our huge Government bor­ is unable to borrow on a timely basis due to East Newark remains an example of rowing, resulting in foreign countries lending smalltown pride and big-spirited determination. the debt ceiling being reached, the Secretary us money instead of buying our goods. It is of the Treasury has authority to follow a prior­ With a population of only 2,200, East Newark time that we put a stop to this. We cannot proves that you do not have to be big in size ity of payment as established by the Presi­ sustain a Leviathan government and retain dent. This will ensure that vital payments will to make a big contribution. Please join me economic growth and our personal freedom. today in celebrating the 1OOth anniversary of be made as the cash flow is managed in order What Thomas Jefferson wrote in a letter to to preserve the soundness of the existing debt this little metropolis, which continues to forge Samuel Kercheval in 1816 should be the its own path on the road to a new century. obligations. motto for the debt limit coalition as pressure In every month that Treasury is likely to be mounts to compromise: "And to preserve their at the debt limit, there is sufficient cash to independence, we must not let our leaders make all interest payments, Social Security THE 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE load us with perpetual debt. We must make payments, Medicare payments, and other es­ CLINTON TOWNSHIP DEPART- our election between economy and liberty, or sential payments. Nonessential payments MENT OF FIRE/RESCUE profusion and servitude." might have to be delayed, but there is no question that interest and principal on Govern­ HON. DAVID E. BONIOR ment obligations would be paid. CELEBRATING THE lOOTH ANNI­ OF MICHIGAN Moving to my second point, some have ar­ VERSARY OF THE BOROUGH OF IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES gued that it would be irresponsible to not in­ EAST NEWARK Friday, September 29, 1995 crease the debt limit, even if we do not get a balanced budget agreement, because the fi­ Mr. BONIOR. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to HON. ROBERT MENENDFZ observe the 50th anniversary of the Clinton nancial markets will be so shaken by the pos­ OF NEW JERSEY sibility of a delay in payments that interest Township Department of Fire/Rescue. The IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES rates will skyrocket. However, it is high long­ event is being commemorated this evening, term real rates that are putting a drag on the Friday, September 29, 1995 September 29, 1995, during a dinner and economy. A firm commitment by the Congress Mr. MENENDEZ. Mr. Speaker, I rise today dance at the Fern Hill Country Club in Clinton to balance the budget, to the point of willing­ to recognize the Borough of East Newark, Township, Ml. ness to risk short-term rate increases, could which is celebrating its 1OOth anniversary this In July 1944, the Township Board of Trust­ easily flatten the yield curve and shift it down, year. Although East Newark is small in size, ees asked the citizens of the township if they in other words, lower long-term rates. the residents are known for their big hearts. would authorize $10,000 to purchase equip­ Government borrowing consumes massive Once a part of Kearny, East Newark broke ment and staff a fire department. In Novem­ amounts of America's financial capital. The away in the spring of 1895 to become an inde- ber, a bid was accepted for the purchase of a 27230 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS September 29, 1995 fire truck and by May 1945, Mr. Andrew home front. It was a moving ceremony, Mr. would be better than today, that they could Rushford was hired as the head of the volun­ Speaker, and I ask that the remarks of the make it so. teer fire department. participants be included here in the CONGRES­ We, the children of freedom, must rededi­ cate ourselves to bettering America and Fifty years later, the department has grown SIONAL RECORD: charting a new course for a new century. to 79 highly trained and professional person­ WORLD WAR II COMMEMORATIVE COMMUNITY We must infuse the spirit of America-our nel. Since the single engine volunteer days of CEREMONY liberty and our nationhood-with a renewed 1945, the Clinton Township firefighters have We are here today as free citizens, as the optimism such as Carl Sandberg captured come a long way. Annually, members receive heirs of true patriots. It is especially fitting when he eloquently penned, "I see America, over 13,000 contact hours of training. They re­ to commemorate together this 50th anniver­ not in the setting sun of a black night ... I spond to over 4,000 calls a year. They have sary of Allied victory in World War II, and see America in the crimson light of a rising one of the best hazardous materials response that we publicly pay tribute to the 400,000 sun, fresh from the burning, creative hand of God. I see great days ahead, great days pos­ teams in the State and the Fire Marshall Divi­ dead Americans, 671,000 wounded, the 16 mil­ lion who served in that war, and the over 70 sible to men and women of will and vision. sion investigates the cause of every fire in the million Allies who united in a struggle for township. freedom. In remembrance of those years of World We are truly fortunate to have people com­ I am pleased to tell you that the final site War II and in recognition of all that has mitted to serving their communities as fire­ selection for our nation's World War II Me­ passed in the 50 years that followed the fighters. They stand ready to assist people 24 morial to be located in Washington, DC will peace of the Spring and Fall of 1945, I am hours a day, regardless of the conditions or be made by the first of October. Ground for honored to present to Lucas County Commis­ the Memorial will be broken on November 4, sion President Sandy Isenberg this award, how difficult the situation may be. These men conferred by the President of the United and women often face tasks that must be 1995, a dedication which will kick off a week of celebrations and remembrance-of allied States and the U.S. Department of Defense, done during the worst moments of other peo­ victory in Europe, in the Pacific, and in designating Lucas County, Ohio as a World ple's lives. Fires, accidents, medical emer­ North Africa and the Mediterranean. War II Commemorative Community. gencies-regardless of the circumstances, The soon-to-be-built World War II Memo­ firefighters can be counted on to do their best. rial in our Nation's Capital, which took five REMARKS BY REV. GEORGE M. RINKOWSKI AT The job is one in which we hope that the skills years of hard work to gain passage through WORLD WAR II COMMEMORATIVE COMMUNITY possessed are never used. However, as we Congress, will serve as a permanent memo­ CEREMONY all know, when these skills are required, we rial to the veterans of that war which pre­ To all assembled here, today, and to the whole Nation! A Benediction is a blessing. are grateful for those who have them. served liberty in this generation. The memo­ rial will also stand in tribute to the home­ We, the United States of America, have been The members of the Clinton Township De­ front families and civilians who served this wonderfully blessed during the course of our partment of Fire/Rescue have seen many nation in myriad ways. It is a memorial to history. But, we have been a blessings to the changes in their community. Largely rural in the men who captained neighborhood drill­ world at large and to many nations individ­ 1945, Clinton Township has grown to become ing in blackouts, to "Rosie the Riveter", to ually. As we commemorate the end of World a populated suburban community. Major high­ all of the men and women who kept our War II, we must keep in mind our prisoners ways traverse the city, including Interstate 1- country running while so many others were of war and our missing in action, are com­ 94. Despite these changes, the department re­ overseas, to everyone who bought a War rades. We must not forget the sacrifices these comrades are still making and the suf­ mains committed to serving the public, not Bond, who planted a Victory Garden, who carefully utilized ration cards for gasoline fering they are still suffering for us and our only Clinton Township residents, but often and food. And it is a memorial to our na­ way of life. They must remain alive in our travelers on these many roads who may be tion's truest legacy: the children born after minds and our hearts. Their families con­ residents of other cities, States, and even the war, and their children, and their chil­ tinue to suffer along with them. countries. I believe that one of the most inspir­ dren, and on into the 21st century. We are "One Nation Under God" Indivis­ ing qualities of firefighters is that their mission In one way or another America will always ible, with Liberty and Justice for all. These is to save all lives, whether the person is be fighting against some form of tyranny, ten words of our pledge of allegiance to the and for the rights of men and women to live flag of our country summarize the Declara­ young or old, rich or poor. When most are tion of Independence made by fathers of our panicked and fleeing a crisis, they are going in in freedom and with dignity. We are re­ minded of the lofty words in America the land. We are commemorating with thanks­ and often risking their own lives in the proc­ Beautiful, "those heroes proved in liberating giving the many sacrifices of our Army, ess. The members of the Clinton Township strife who more than self their country Navy, Air Force, Marines and Coast Guard Department of Fire/Rescue are no exception loved, and mercy and sacrifice more than who brought liberty and justice to those and on behalf of everyone who has ever life." We are reminded of how great our debt many nations enslaved by the powers of needed their services, I thank them for their is to those who went before, and what a real darkness and the evils of aggression. devotion to duty. responsibility it is to measure up to them, to In the history of the world there has never plan and work for our secure and free future, been a nation that conquered and rehabili­ I ask that my colleagues join me in offering tated both the freed nations and the aggres­ heartfelt congratulations to the members of the and that of our children. During this second half of the twentieth sor war-mongers. We did good to those who Clinton Township Department of Fire/Rescue century, our country led the world into the had done so much evil. And we bettered the for 50 years of outstanding service. I know nuclear age and tamed its awesome power. lives of those who had been overcome by in­ that they will continue to serve the public with Our nation built the Hoover Dam and har­ truders. pride, dedication, and professionalism. nessed the powers of the oceans and the wa­ Fifty years and in every year since then we ters. Ours is still the finest health care sys­ have been a blessing to the world. The prin­ tem in the world even with its shortcomings. ciples of government which we established a WORLD WAR II COMMEMORATIVE Social Security gives our senior citizens dig­ few centuries ago have become the force for . COMMUNITY CEREMONY nity in retirement. In the last 50 years, good to many nations and a good example to America lifted half of the nation out of pov­ many more . . erty and built a middle class. As we remember with thanksgiving the HON. MARCY KAPTIJR The Statue of Liberty, Mother of Exiles, great work of the sixteen million members of OF OHIO boldly remains a beacon of hope to the our Armed Forces who served as a bulwark against evil aggressors, we want to com­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES world's dreamers seeking sanctuary on our golden shores. She observes us today as the memorate the millions of our fellow citizens Friday, September 29, 1995 sons and daughters of those who faced a who worked and supported our fighting Ms. KAPTUR. Mr. Speaker, on August 26 darkened world, with tyranny triumphant, forces. The agony and suspense of those at and beat back the global forces of darkness home cannot be calculated. We send prayers the citizens of Toledo held a ceremony in to God to reward them for their goodness. commemoration of World War II. I was privi­ to enshrine the rule of law. Our forbearers Thanks be to God!! And God Bless Amer­ leged to participate in that ceremony to honor preserved the inalienable rights of each per­ ica! son and enlarged freedom for the majority. the 70 million strong allied nations who They forged an industrial and agricultural A CHINA-BURMA-INDIA THEATER AND PACIFIC achieved that victory. We honored in particular giant, prosperous and democratic, unknown THEATER VETERAN WORLD WAR II the 405,000 Americans who gave their lives in in all the history of humankind. In things (By Earl W. Hoffsis) that struggle, our 671,000 wounded, and the great and small, they affirmed again and Over 53 years ago I served half way around 16 million who served abroad and on the again their fighting faith that tomorrow the world from Toledo, the place of my birth. September 29, 1995 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 27231 After a lengthy, 94 day trip from Newport Vietnam released and returned prisoners. DEDUCTIBILITY FOR THE COST OF News, VA, I arrived in India, the mysterious Was it victory when Gerry Denton stepped PROVIDING MEALS TO EMPLOY­ East. In the China-Burma-India Theater of off the plane and held Jane in his arms for EES OF SEAFOOD PROCESSORS war, a land area comprising the largest thea­ the first time in over seven years? It was for ter of the war, the majority of the 325,000 Denton, but not for America. We celebrate OPERATING IN REMOTE LOCA­ manpower were in support of the Army Air victory, perhaps, because we have never TIONS OF ALASKA Force. My unit, XX Bomber command had learned to celebrate peace. · the task of preparing and utilizing the newly When I came home to Tucson after my manufactured Superfort the B-29 to shorten time in the service of my country, my road HON. DON YOUNG was-perhaps, different from yours, and the war in the far east. The CBI theater was OF ALASKA last in all supplies, men and equipment as yours, not because I am a woman, because no the war was getting hot in the European the­ sooner was the ink on my separation papers IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ater with invasion at Normandy imminent. dry-then I was, along with so many other In this land of the famous Flying Tigers women, lost in the bright light of victory in Friday, September 29, 1995 and Merrill's Marauders and the Mars Task Asia and in Europe. Force, a great deal of the making of the ini­ My return raised more eyebrows than sa­ Mr. YOUNG of Alaska. Mr. Speaker, I ~ ise tial airfields was by hand labor with hun­ lutes. The question of patriotism lost in the to introduce a bill to restore 100 percent de­ dreds of Indian and Chinese pulling huge questions. A widow at 20, a reason, perhaps. ductibility for meals which seafood processing rollers to get the fields in shape for the big­ A call to do what was needed to be done, a companies are compelled to provide to their need to compete, anything you can do-I can gest bomber of the war. employees at processing operations located in Since supplies were scarce as was the do better. Or was it a legacy of generations of soldiers and sailors, a bloodline an Uncle remote areas of Alaska. This legislation is means of getting- them to the forward bases, necessary because the limitations on the de­ the ATC and Bomb Groups were also put into in South Africa and winning the Victoria action to get the gas, bombs, food, clothing Cross, dead in the battle of the Marne in ductibility of business meals and entertainment and food over the Hump into China. Due to France. Cousins in the battle of Normandy enacted in 1986 and 1993 have inadvertently the extreme altitude and many sudden and in the landings in the Pacific. A brother reduced the deductibility of these employer breaking storms, many planes were lost be­ in the North Atlantic on the run to Mur­ provided meals to only 50 percent. The con­ mansk (sp) in Russia. Are my genes less will­ tween India and Kunming, China. The route sequence has been that these companies, became known as the "Aluminum Trail" due ing? Wiling to take the oath. Any less will­ ing to work for victory? Parades? Celebra­ most of which are small businesses, are to the many C47 's and crews sacrificed tions! And perhaps-thanks for the peace. forced to pay hundreds of thousands of dollars through storms, enemy action or accident. But no parades, no thanks, only the chal­ in additional taxes simply because they must The 4 engine bombers, B-24's and B-29's lenge that comes from the feeling-as soon flew some of the longest missions of World provide meals to their employees at remote as I took off that uniform, put my wings in locales where there are no other meal options. War II, some in excess of 3200 miles, where a drawer and visited my mother's grave, that mines were laid in harbors in the Singapore I was overcome by the feelings, my service This legislation would conform the treatment and Rangoon area. had stepped into the glare of challenge, and of seafood processors under the Internal Rev­ The Burma, China terrain was some of the somehow, never cast a shadow. enue Code with the treatment of other employ­ roughest of the war. At times, trails were Like many other women who answered the only wide enough for men and their mules, ers-such as operators of commercial vessels call, heard the challenge, we marched home and oil and gas rigs-who must provide meals such as those of the 612th and 613th Field Ar­ to the sound of muffled drums, and vanished. tillery. Few if any jeeps could make the Over the past few years the drums have to their employees because the employees do grade or path width. Some of the diseases of picked up the beat, was it Desert Storm? Or not have another practical alternative to ob­ the area accounted for many of the casual­ was it the women, in gun ships, on bomb taining their meals. Under current law, these ties of the CBI. runs, or was it the shadow of the women in employers, because they must provide meals Shortly after seeing the Stars and Stripes the 1940s who hit the flight lines running, to their employees, are permitted to deduct at half mast in memory of our fallen leader, who heard the call. the full cost of such meals as an ordinary and President Franklin Roosevelt, the XXth Was it my cousin who-as a nurse-lead Bomber Command was shipped to Tinian Is­ the children into safe haven from the bomb­ necessary business expense. The bill I am in­ land, where along with the XXIst Bomber ing in Liverpool, or was my cousin who com­ troducing would provide the same treatment Command located on Tinian, Saipan and manded an ack ack battery near Dover and fo~ seafood processors in Alaska. Guam were better able to complete their who met the ragged convoy coming from The seafood processing industry in Alaska bombing missions in the Tokyo area. The France and to find her badly burned brother is primarily located in remote coastal areas of round trip time was 12 to 14 hours. in those wounded. The gallant Marines, Army and Navy had My challenge to myself, and to you, today, the State, almost all along the Aleutian chain cleared the Marianas, Okinawa and Iwo Jima will be to pledge to volunteer for peace. To of islands. Most of these facilities operate on with a heavy toll of life. Many heavy bomb­ extend that hand that covers your heart and a seasonal basis from spring through fall, and ers were saved by the islands of Okinawa and reach out to help. Help the fallen and the must fly their workers in for temporary periods. Iwo Jima being under American Control. In falling. To steady the step of those who have The processing plants are located near very all it reported that over 8,000 airmen were lost the way. Take the time to share- time­ small towns and native villages. In some saved from ditching in the Pacific, over with those who have only the memory of cases the processing plant is the only human enemy territory and with damaged planes other times. To wage a war for peace! through their making emergency landings on Hear again the call to volunteer, when you activity in the area. Because of this isolation Iwo Jima or Okinawa. raise your right hand to pledge your life, and lack of infrastructure the firms which oper­ It was from Tinian, a short distance from your energy, your compassion to win the ate in the areas have no choice but to provide our base that the Enola Gay made its flight peace. all meals consumed by their employees. In into history. This date just 50 years ago this As veterans we share a common thread of fact, these operations are so isolated that the past August 14 will be known forever as V-J willingness to be counted. Our Nation is call­ ing on you again to be counted. Get out of employers must also provide all housing, day to all veterans of the China-Burma-India recreation, transportation and medical serv­ and Asiatic theaters. the back row and step up front. Into the For us old veteran, historians cannot front lines-get the facts. Get the ammo of ices. change the events as etched permanently in involvement, and get off your fences and There would be only about 40 firms which our memory. fight for the right to be an American. A na­ fall into the category covered by our legisla­ tion that shows the way with people, not LETTER TO MARCY KAPTUR with the gold of treasury, the strength of in­ tion. Most employ under 100 people, although VETERANS MEMORIAL, dustry, but a people who are celebrating some are larger operations with hundreds of Toledo, Ohio, August 26, 1995. peace; hearing and healing. workers. But in all cases it must be empha­ As a Nation, and as a people, we are always I am proud of my American birth, I must sized that the employer is the only source of available to celebrate war. Flesh against also thank the warriors my family gave me food and shelter for the employees and that flesh-blood against blood-and-steel in my heritage. A heritage I pledged for war the plants are located in very remote areas. In against steel. We mark with pride the win­ and continue to pledge-again- for peace. ning of war, but without ego centered on vic­ My husband, of only four weeks, name is many cases there are no other settlements, tory. Equally we turn out collective back on on this monument. I honor his name and will and, indeed, no other human activity for many war, if there is no winner. not forget his sacrifice. miles around. A final significant impact of the Turn back to the end of the war in Korea. LOIS M . N ELSON, industry on our Nation comes from its role as Remember . . . that February day when Women Airforce Service Pilot, WWII. a source of export revenue. Over 50 percent 27232 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS September 29, 1995 of the export earnings generated by the sea­ unique Italian-American experience. With cy that has served Congress well in the inter­ food industry nationwide originates in the Pa­ strong leadership and eternal pride, Italian­ vening years. cific Northwest and Alaska. After years of suf­ American communities distinguish themselves In recent months we have heard many criti­ fering from huge trade deficits it is encourag­ through a strong sense of family and dedica­ cisms of OTA, as those intent upon issuing ing to see that our region of the country is tion to their youth. press releases on the downsizing of govern­ Through the work of such groups as UNICO making a positive contribution to our balance ment focused upon that agency's elimination. of payments. National, an organization committed to support Some said that OTA studies took too long. But The changes to the tax laws in 1986 and youth programs, community development and the OT A was established to provide com­ 1993 which reduced the deductibility of busi­ other charitable societies, children and adults prehensive, balanced analysis of complex ness meal and entertainment expenses from in the Italian-American community view the questions. It looked at the technology, at its 100 percent to 80 percent and then to 50 per­ achievements of past leaders and understand cent were justified as an appropriate limitation what actions epitomize role models. Without social and economic impacts, and then made on a discretionary business expense with a the unceasing efforts of an exceptional staff, a range of recommendations for congressional significant personal consumption element. The UNICO National would not enjoy the success action. That process takes a long time. For decision was made that good public policy re­ and prestige that have come to characterize those with short attention spans, those who quired changing the tax code so that the pub­ the organization. fear factual information because their minds lic was no longer helping defray the cost for In honor of their dedication to the growth are already made up, and those who never business organizations to entertain clients and and development of their communities and the get past the executive summary of "shake and other business associates. United States as a whole, one day a year is bake" boiler-plate policy reviews, OT A prob­ However, Congress recognized that where devoted to acknowledging the contributions ably takes too long. For those of us who take the employer must as a practical or legal mat­ and achievements of Italian-Americans. Happy our elective responsibilities seriously, careful ter provide meals to employees-that it, where Columbus Day to my fellow Italian-Americans analysis is a necessity. the employees do not really have the option of as they celebrate our patriotic heritage. Some critics have maintained that other providing meals for themselves-that such a congressional support agencies could accom­ mandatory cost of business should continue to plish the same task. That was not the case in be fully deductible to the business. Under cur­ OTA: DEFENSE AGAINST THE 1972 and is even less true today. None of the DUMB rent law, employers of crew members on cer­ support agencies have the expertise that OT A tain commercial vessels and employers of cer­ had on science and technology issues. None tain oil and gas workers, who provide meals to HON. GEORGE E. BROWN, JR. of these agencies employ the use of a bal­ their employees when those employees have OF CALIFORNIA anced panel of outside experts and stakehold­ no real alternative means of obtaining food are IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ers to review the issue under examination. permitted to deduct the full cost of providing Friday, September 29, 1995 None of these agencies have a bipartisan, bi­ the meals. The same precise situation applies cameral governing body to insure neutrality Mr. BROWN of California. Mr. Speaker, to seafood processors in Alaska and they and independence. None of these agencies today marks the last day of existence for the should be governed by the same rule. Their have a science advisory panel composed of Congressional Office of Technology Assess­ workers cannot go to a restaurant, they cannot world-class science and technology leaders. ment [OTA]. For 23 years OTA has served the go home and they cannot bring meals with Each of these agencies have expertise and American public by giving invaluable guidance them to work since they live in bunkhouses produce competent studies, but none can and do not have access to grocery stores. and analysis on the dizzying array of techno­ logical advances we face in modern society. In produce the high-quality in-depth studies for The companies which are covered by this which OTA has become internationally known. amendment have paid the Federal treasury its ignorance, Congress has voted to end this millions of dollars in taxes since 1986. These institution. It will be missed. And I disagree with those who say that the tax payments are both unintended and unfair. In recent months, I have seen a lot of mind­ executive branch, or the National Academy of In attempting to correct the abuse of the three less things being done in the American Sciences, or some department of science martini lunch Congress certainly did not intend public's name. First we saw science-based could provide this information. These are not to burden legitimate businesses which are pro­ regulatory decisionmaking being used as a congressional agencies. They cannot tailor in­ viding meals to their employees in cases slogan for the process of gutting Federal formation to the unique needs of the legisla­ where those employees have no other source health and safety regulations. Then we have tive branch. And, as we determined when we of food. witnessed the slashing of research budgets first looked at this issue in the 1960's, we did designed to provide the science upon which not want the legislative held captive to infor­ these decisions were to be based. Across mation produced by the executive branch, ITALIAN-AMERICAN HERITAGE government, research and development budg­ without regard to which party is in the White ets have been cut in order to pay for tax cuts House. HON. WIWAM J. MARTINI that we don't need. Mr. Speaker, as someone who was around This mindless approach to government sub­ OF NEW JERSEY at the birth of this agency, it saddens me to stitutes public relations gimmicks for policy, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES be present at its death. It saddens me to see trying to palm off as reforms simplistic propos­ dedicated public servants turned out of jobs Friday, September 29, 1995 als to sell House office buildings, dissolve cab­ that they performed with outstanding com­ Mr. MARTINI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in inet agencies, and end daily ice deliveries to petence, even up until the final hours today. honor and recognition of Columbus Day and in House offices. The unfortunate irony of this Each of us owes a debt of gratitude to those celebration of Italian-American heritage. process is that the victim of this irrationality people and each of us has a responsibility to In 1492, Christopher Columbus, a brave and has been an agency set up to make the legis­ help them make the transition to another posi­ noble explorer landed in a vast and foreign lative process more rational: OTA. tion. For those of my colleagues who are un­ land full of promise. His courage and desire I was serving in Congress in the mid-1960's aware, these people cannot use the for success made him a hero to his people when we first discussed the need for OTA. In Ramspeck provisions to move into civil service and a leader among men. what seems like the dark ages, before e-mail, jobs. In fact they do not even have active civil Today, centuries later, we recognize this genetic engineering, flip phones, and dozens historic day to pay tribute to Christopher Co­ of other technologies that have changed our service status. We have treated these people lumbus and all Americans who boldly strive for lives, we were concerned that the rush of poorly and they deserve much better. success in their communities. By making the technological advance would overwhelm our Let me conclude with an observation made most out of Columbus's discovery every day ability to make rational political judgments. We by a former OTA employee who stated OT A's the American people have distinguished them­ looked over the various congressional support task as being to create for Congress a "de­ selves as an exceptional Nation. agencies and did not find the kind of scientific fense against the dumb." It is shameful that in Columbus Day celebrates our proud and and technological expertise needed to address the end, OT A was defenseless against a very united people and recognizes in particular the the challenge. So, we created OT A, an agen- dumb decision by Congress. September 29, 1995 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 27233 IN CELEBRATION OF THE LIFE OF projects. The government of Jamaica be­ vital functions of our Nation's defense at home CLEVELAND L. ROBINSON stowed upon him numerous honors, including and abroad. the coveted Independence Day Award in 1992. In 1993, Cleve was made an Honorary doc­ HON. CHARUS B. RANGEL tor of Humane Letters by Brooklyn College · INTRODUCTION OF FARMS FOR OF NEW YORK of the City University of New York. THE FUTURE ACT OF 1995 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Cleveland Robinson was an indefatigable organizer and champion of workers' eco­ Friday, September 29, 1995 nomic and civil rights for over forty years. HON. SAM FARR Mr. RANGEL. Mr. Speaker, I rise to pay trib­ He dedicated his life's work to the realiza­ OF CALIFORNIA tion of Dr. King's "beloved community." His IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ute to Cleveland L. Robinson, distinguished work was not deterred by the loss of his eye­ leader of the trade union movement and fight­ sight to glaucoma during the 1960s. It was Friday, September 29, 1995 er for economic and civil rights. Indeed, he often said that Cleve may have lost bis sight, Mr. FARR. Mr. Speaker, today I am intro­ spent his life working for the poor and for but that he was a man of great vision. ducing the Farms for the Future Act of 1995. those who have the least. Mr. Robinson's life He is survived by his beloved family, his I have joined my friend Mr. GILCHREST in draft­ is a great example of leadership for the new wife of 18 years, the former Doreen McPher­ ing this bill to help fix a problem that threatens generation. Mr. Robinson passed away on Au­ son; his sister, Myra Sinclair; his sons, Win­ the very essence of Thomas Jefferson's vision gust 23, 1995, and was buried in New York. ston and Noel, and daughter-in-law, Luc1lle; his daughter, Barbara Stuart; and six grand­ of our Republic: the family farm. In honor of Mr. Robinson and for the edifi­ children. His first wife, Susan Jenkins Rob­ The U.S. Department of Agriculture Re­ cation of my colleagues. I introduce the follow­ inson, passed away in 1970. source Inventory shows that the Nation is los­ ing statement: ing over 1 million acres of productive farmland CLEVELAND L. ROBINSON each year to urban development. This rep­ Cleveland Lowellyn Robinson was born De­ DEFEND LIFE AND OUR NATION resents a loss of topsoil roughly equivalent to cember 12, 1914, in Swaby Hope, a rural par­ that being saved by Federal erosion control ef­ ish of Manchester, in Jamaica. He worked as HON. RICHARD "DOC" HASTINGS forts, including the Conservation Reserve Pro­ an assistant teacher and then as a police of­ OF WASHINGTON gram. ficer until he emigrated to the United States IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES The land being lost is disproportionately in 1914. prime farmland with the highest productivity. In Cleve, as he was known to all, began his Friday, September 29, 1995 many cases, it is irreplaceable as a source of union career in the United States in 1946, Mr. HASTINGS of Washington. Mr. Speak­ when he successfully led an effort to domestic fruit and vegetable production, 85 unionize the Manhattan dry goods company, er, let me clearly say to my fellow colleagues percent of which comes from counties near where he worked. He joined the staff of Dis­ in the House that I strongly believe in the expanding cities. trict 65 as an organizer in 1947, was elected sanctity of life, and it is with great reluctance The loss of this land threatens our Nation's vice-president of the union in 1950 and sec­ that I vote today for the Defense appropria­ long-term ability to produce abundant inexpen­ retary-treasury in 1952, a post he held until tions conference report. I remain concerned sive food supply and compete in the global his retirement in 1992. During the 1950s and that the language of this conference report­ agricultural market. Moreover, keeping this 1960s, Cleve led the Negro Affairs Committee, which would prohibit the use of abortions at land in agricultural production has additional supervised the union's work in the south, military medical facilities-will only go into af­ benefits, ranging from watershed and wildlife and led its adult literacy and vocational edu­ fect if the Defense authorization report con­ cation programs. habitat enhancement, to reducing the tax bur­ During the fifties, he worked with A. Phil­ tains similar language. I have made it clear den on communities from wasteful urban ip Randolph to found the Negro American that the Defense authorization conference sprawl. Labor Council and become the council's must not alter this important language. Since the late 1970's, States and localities president upon Randolph's retirement in As a member of the National Security Com­ have invested an estimated $650 million to 1966. Cleve was a charter member of the or­ mittee, however, I am also aware of the fact protect this resource-funds that went directly ganization's successor, the National Coali­ that our party has committed to revitalizing our into farmers' pockets in exchange for volun­ tion of Black Trade Unionists, and served as defense, and this legislation is the key ele­ tarily agreeing not to develop their property. CBTU's executive vice-president until his ment of fulfilling that promise. Defense spend­ death. This has protected 400,000 acres of high-qual­ Cleve was a close friend and advisor to the ing has been cut by nearly 30 percent over ity farmland, but a study by the American late Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. in 1963, the past 5 years. Spending on procurement of Farmland Trust shows that for every farmer Cleve served as the administrative chair for military hardware has fallen by almost 75 per­ the States can help, another six willing farm­ the great March on Washington. Cleve's cent over that same period of time. President ers are disappointed. Meanwhile, the Federal work epitomized the union's philosophical Clinton's defense budget would slash another Government has contributed almost nothing. and organizational commitment to civil $7 billion out of our national security. This bill This is wrong. A national problem of this rights that led King to describe District 65 as freezes spending at last year's level, giving magnitude deserves national attention. The "the conscience of the labor movement." our Armed Forces much needed resources in Cleve also served as a commissioner of the State and local leaders in this effort deserve a New York City Commission on Human these uncertain times. Federal partner. And the farmers who have Rights under Mayors Wagner and Lindsay. I understand the concerns expressed by been turned away from State and local pro­ He was a life member of the NAACP since some of my colleagues. But there is no reason grams because of a lack of resources deserve 1953, and a member of the boards of directors to expect that sending the bill back to con­ Federal support to help them meet their goals. of the southern Christian Leadership Con­ ference would result in strengthening the anti­ This Federal response should be governed ference and the Martin Luther King, Jr .. abortion language already in the bill. There is, by two basic principles. First, Federal efforts to Center for Non-Violent Social Change. He however, a very good chance that doing so conserve productive farmland must protect the was a founding member of the New York could deny our young men and women in uni­ private property rights of farmers. Second, the State Martin Luther King, Jr. Commission, appointed by Governor Mario Cuomo as the form funds which are essential to their safety, Federal Government should build upon exist­ commission's vice-chairman in 1985 and the their training, and to the equipment which they ing and future State and local farmland preser­ chairman in 1993. must have to do their job. vation efforts. Cleve was also a staunch supporter of the This is a difficult vote. But I have decided My bill does that by simply helping the exist­ African National Congress since the early that I must vote in favor of a strong national ing State farmland conservation programs 1960s and a close friend of the Congress of defense today, and continue to work to protect more effectively serve the farmers and other South Africa Trade Unions [COSATUJ. He our unborn in the days, weeks, and months agricultural landowners who want to get the was a founder of the Labor Committee ahead. equity out of their land without contributing to Against Apartheid Coordinating Council, and Finally, Mr. Speaker, I urge those members co-chair of the official visit of Nelson urban sprawl. It would establish a matching Mandela to New York in 1990. who serve on the Department of Defense au­ grant program to add Federal resources to this Cleve continually maintained close ties to thorization conference committee-which is State driven effort. his native Jamaica, organizing relief efforts meeting this week-to retain language which I urge my colleagues support of this legisla­ for hurricane victims and other support will defend innocent life and provide for the tion. 99--059 0 - 97 Vol. 141 (Pt. 19) 25 27234 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS September 29, 1995 1996 DEFENSE APPROPRIATIONS agenda for the 21st Century. Mr. Rubenstein tation of Horses for Slaughter Act of 1995." CONFERENCE REPORT participated in vital discussions that are critical This legislation would improve the handling to small businesses, such as the need to ac­ care and equipment requirement for the safe HON. BRUCE F. VENTO cess capital, regulatory reform, and pro-growth transportation of horses for slaughter. Similar OF MINNESOTA tax policies. legislation has been introduced in the Senate. The recommendations of Mr. Rubenstein IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Last year, I was stunned by an article in and his fellow delegates at the conference will Equidae, the National Horseman's Inc., publi­ Friday, September 29 , 1995 serve as the basis for important new legisla­ cation, that exposed the inhumane treatment Mr. VENTO. Mr. Speaker, I rise to oppose tion which will be considered by the Congress of horses transported for slaughter. Imagine the Defense appropriations cont erence report and the President. Sandy Rubenstein's self­ injured, pregnant, and ill horses crammed into for fiscal year 1996. With the severe cuts the less work in making the 1995 White House cattle cars with combative stallions and other Republican majority is making in education, Conference on Small Business should be rec­ horses to be shipped on long journeys to environmental protection, housing programs, ognized and commended. slaughterhouses with no dividers separating and in other vital needs, increasing defense them. For those of you who are not horse en­ spending by nearly $7 billion dollars more than COMMEMORATING 50 YEARS OF thusiasts, it's like putting a fox in a hen house. the Pentagon requested is not justified. EXCELLENCE As a thoroughbred owner, I find this appalling. The security of the United States cannot be Many including myself, consider horses to be provided for by simply increasing the number a part of their families like a dog or cat. Can of planes, bombers, and submarines. Eco­ HON. MICHAEL BILIRAKIS you imagine this treatment to Fido or Fluffy? nomic security, safety at work, and access to OF FLORIDA I think not. quality health care are real elements of na­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES I recently met with Kelly Young and Nancy tional security. How can we say the United Friday, September 29, 1995 Waite from my district and Trina Bellak of the States is more secure with these appropria­ Mr. BILIRAKIS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to Humane Society of the United States about tions, while Medicare is being cut; while funds recognize and congratulate J.P. Griffin, Inc. this matter. On a recent trip to a horse auction are reduced for occupational safety for Amer­ and Griffin Service Corp. on the occasion of in New Holland, PA, they described the hor­ ican workers; while educational programs are their 50th anniversary in business. rible conditions to which these horses are sub­ gutted? Their story is a vivid illustration of the prom­ jected. One mare was found so ill, she lay The conference report provides for more B- ise of opportunity which is inherent to free­ trembling on the floor of a trailer. An attendant 2 stealth bombers, B-2's that are not part of dom. It began with a handshake. That's when attempted to rescue it, but, unfortunately, was the Pentagon's request. That's $493 million for Lester Olson became a one-third partner in too late. The mare had to be put down. The unnecessary planes while programs to assist J.P. Griffin, Inc., an appliance repair company tragedy is that had she not found this horse, senior citizens are slashed. The report contin­ he had joined a year earlier when the firm was it would have been thrown into a trailer with ues in this vein, with funding for the Seawolf launched. Leaving a secure position with a dozens of other horses, and most likely would submarine, an increase in spending on Star shipyard where he made $840 per month, he have died from overcrowding. Wars missile defense, and billions more for began his new job making the grand sum of However, what is even more repugnant is other weapons and programs. $30 per week. But Lester and his wife Yetive that an individual from New York, an attendant At the same time as funding spirals upward knew how to combine opportunity with hard at the auction, has been convicted of violating for uncalled for defense programs, the Repub­ work and sacrifice. 150 counts of New York's State law regulating lican majority is sacrificing funds for the United As the company took on more and more horse transport. He has accumulated fines States share of U.N. peacekeeping operations jobs involving the installation of commercial re­ amounting to $11,000 and has yet to pay and cutting United States assistance for the frigerated display cases and walk-in coolers, it them. Meanwhile, horses continue to be trans­ demilitarization of the former Soviet Union. became a natural transition to move into work ported in vehicles with ceilings too low for their The environment also takes a hit in this con­ with refrigerated shipping vessels, and finally, height. Pregnant mares, new born foals, ram­ ference report. Programs to clean-up environ­ air conditioning. bunctious stallions, and injured horses con­ mental contamination from past military activi­ By the early 1950's, Floridians were turning tinue to be packed together, often without food ties and to improve current and future Defense off their fans, closing their windows, and in­ or water for days. Department environmental awareness also re­ stalling central air conditioning in their homes Mr. Speaker, my legislation would give the ceive less funding. This is short-sighted and and businesses. J.P. Griffin, Inc. was one of Secretary of Agriculture the authority to ensure misses the aspects of security that comprise the leaders during this breakthrough period. that protections are in place to prevent these our quality of life, a quality that is linked to the In the early 1960's, the service department horrendous practices that occur during the environment in which we live. was separated from the construction depart­ transport of horses for slaughter. This legisla­ Mr. Speaker, the security of the United ment, and Griffin Service Corp. was set up tion makes no attempt to outlaw the slaughter States is not served by this conference report. under the management of Ted Wade. Today, industry, but rather protect horses from unnec­ We need smart people not just smart bombs! Bryan Lingerfelt manages Griffin, Inc., just as essary pain and suffering. Increasing spending on weapons and pro­ his father did for over 20 years. This bill would require horses to be rested grams the Pentagon did not ask for does not No history of the development of modern and provided food and water after traveling no provide security for workers, students, chil­ Tampa would be complete without mentioning longer than 24 hours; vehicles would be re­ dren, or senior citizens. I strongly urge a "No" the impact of companies like J.P. Griffin, Inc. quired to be in sanitary condition and provide vote on the Defense conference report. and the Griffin Service Corp. Equally as impor­ at least 6 feet, 6 inches of headroom; provide tant, their community contributions have been adequate ventilation and shelter from extreme significant throughout the years. heat and cold; be of appropriate size for the TRIBUTE TO SANFORD For these reasons, Mr. Speaker, I am number of horses transported; allow for posi­ RUBENSTEIN pleased to congratulate Griffin Inc. and Griffin tion of horses by size, and separation of stal­ Service for 50 years of excellence. lions; provide for veterinarians to determine if HON. EDOLPHUS TOWNS horses are able to withstand stress of trans­ OF NEW YORK SUPPORT HUMANE TREATMENT portation. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF HORSES Several States have passed legislation simi­ lar to this bill. However, because this is an Friday, September 29 , 1995 interstate industry, it is necessary to have a Mr. TOWNS. Mr. Speaker, I want to take HON. WIWAM F. GOODLING OF P ENNSYLVANIA uniform Federal law. My bill has the full sup­ this opportunity to thank Mr. Sanford port of the American Horse Council, the Amer­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Rubenstein for his work as a delegate to the ican Horse Protection Association, and the 1995 White House Cont erence on Small Busi­ Friday , September 29, 1995 Humane Society of the United States. ness. His contributions at the conference were Mr. GOODLING. Mr. Speaker, today I am Mr. Speaker, I urge my colleagues to co­ helpful in formulating a small business policy introducing the "Safe Commercial Transpor- sponsor this legislation which is specifically September 29, 1995 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 27235 geared toward providing horses adequate pro­ more children. From what I understand, peo­ cidents quickly, take vans down to the In­ tection during transportation for slaughter. I ple are already lining up at John's doorstep to dian High Commission and the consulates in plead with all animal enthusiasts to support get involved. Toronto and Vancourver, load everybody up and take them down for questioning. We this bill. Mr. Speaker, my hat's off to John Van know it and they know it that they are in­ Wicklin. I hope you and all of my colleagues volved." According to the book, the Indian here in Congress will join me in saluting him consul general in Toronto, Surinder Malik, TIP OF THE HAT TO A 31ST and the many friends and volunteers of the identified and " L . Singh" whom Malik said DISTRICT VOLUNTEER Royal Family Kids' Camps around the Nation. was a Sikh activist in Canada, as the culprit. Their spirit and dedication are much appre­ This occurred when the police had just found HON. AMO HOUGHTON ciated. the passenger register. But according to OF NEW YORK Kashmeri and McAndrew, Malik took his wife and daughter off that flight shortly be­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ANNIVERSARY OF KHALISTAN'S fore it departed. An auto dealer who was a Friday, September 29, 1995 INDEPENDENCE friend of Malik's also cancelled his reserva­ tion at the last minute. Mr. HOUGHTON. Mr. Speaker, every so The book also reports that less than a year often, a member of our society goes far be­ HON. PETER T. KING before the Air India bombing, 29 people were yond the normal call of duty, and deserves OF NEW YORK killed and 32 injured in an airplane bombing special recognition. One of my constituents, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Madras which also appears to have been John Van Wicklin, is such a person. planned by Indian Intelligence. According to In November of 1994, John shared with me Friday, September 29, 1995 Soft Target " CSIS found the similarities be­ his vision of holding a weeklong summer Mr. KING. Mr. Speaker, on October 7, 1987, tween the Madras plot and the bombing­ camping program for abused and neglected the Sikh Nation took its destiny into its own aboard Air India remarkable." Additionally, according to Kashmeri and McAndrew, children in rural Allegany County-one of the hands by declaring the independence of " CSIS was astounded that such similar plans poorest counties in New York State, if not the Khalistan. I am very pleased to salute the could be hatched in opposite parts of the Nation. He set up a chapter of the Royal Fam­ Sikhs of Khalistan on this anniversary. world. It would not be so astounding though, ily Kids' Camp [RFKC], a nonprofit organiza­ The Sikh Nation ruled Punjab in the eight­ if the plans emanated from the same tion founded by Wayne Tesch of Costa Mesa, eenth and nineteenth centuries and was sup­ source-namely, from within the Indian in­ CA. posed to receive its own country when the telligence service." The main objectives of RFKC are to provide British freed India in 1947. Though promised "Brutal terrorist acts like the Air India abused and neglected children (ages 6-12) bombing should prevent any country from by India that their freedom would be protected, receiving American aid or trade," said Dr. with a safe haven from the horrors of abuse, those promises collapsed like a house of Aulakj. " Events like this only remind us a fun-filled week, a host of positive memories cards. As a result, no Sikh has ever signed that India is a brutal tyrant which will stop and role models, and a context of basic Chris­ the Indian constitution and the Sikh Nation has at nothing to achieve its aims. If America is tian values. His goal was to raise $11,000 to struggled ever since then to regain its sov­ a moral country, it must cut off all aid to cover the costs of running the camp. What­ ereignty. India." Dr. Aulakj said. ever he couldn't raise, he was prepared to pay I find it appropriate that as the anniversary Recently, India has emerged as a new U.S. out of his own pocket. of Khalistan's independence approaches, the business partner despite evidence that it is John worked directly with Commissioner government of Canada is re-opening its inves­ collapsing. Several Swiss drug companies pulled out last year due to the unstable mar­ Joan Sinclair, Ben Fanton and others in the tigation into the 1985 explosion of an Air India ket and the Washington Post reported last Allegany County Department of Social Serv­ jetliner which killed 329 people to determine if fall that it takes the average Indian three ices to identify the 28 hardest cases in the there was any involvement by the Indian gov­ days pay just to buy a box of Corn Flakes. county's system. As they identified these chil­ ernment. Yet the U.S. and India have exchanged visits dren, the hard work of raising the necessary In this light, American support for from high-level officials in pursuit of in­ dollars and recruiting volunteers of all different Khalistan's independence is crucial. I com­ creased trade between India and the United backgrounds and interests began. mend the Council of Khalistan for the work it States. Scores of people answered the call by vol­ is doing to free the Sikh Nation and I join my The Indian regime has murdered over 120,000 Sikhs since 1984. It has also killed unteering their time, energy and resources to colleagues in congratulating the Sikh Nation over 43,000 Kashmir! Muslims since 1988, over make John's vision a reality. People from all on the anniversary of Khalistan's declaration 150,000 Christians in Nagaland since 1947, and walks of life pitched in-many community of independence. tens of thousands of Assamese, Marupuris, members donated materials; a local medical I am placing into the record a review of Soft and others. According to the U.S. State De­ doctor, Doug Mayhle, took time out of his busy Target, the book that describes the Air India partment, over 41 ,000 cash bounties were paid schedule to be a camp counselor; a player case, by David Kilgour, a Canadian Member to police officers between 1991 and 1993 for from the Buffalo Bills signed autographs and of Parliament, and an article from Awaze killing Sikhs. sent a message to each kid; and the faculty, Quam by Dr. Gurmit Singh Aulakh, President Many people are beginning to see the breakup of India as inevitable. Dr. Jack staff, administration and students of Houghton of the Council of Khalistan. Wheeler of Freedom Research Foundation, College were a huge help. Also, thanks to SHOULD THE U.S. BE TRADING WITH INDIA? who foresaw the Soviet breakup, predicted many gracious donors, his financial goal was WASHINGTON.-Dr. Gurmit Singh Aulakh, last year in the newsletter Strategic Invest­ comfortably surpassed. President of the Council of Khalistan, today ment that within ten years, Indian " will In the end, everyone's hard work paid off, condemned India's downing of its own air­ cease to exist as we know (it)." and the camp was a tremendous success. liner ten years ago. June 23 marks the tenth On October 7, 1987, the Sikh nation de­ John sent me a letter in July of 1995, to relay anniversary of the attack, which killed 329 clared the independent country of Khalistan. a story from the camp. There are many sto­ people. "This was a tragic event," said Dr. No Sikh has ever signed the Indian constitu­ Aulakh. The Sikh Nation extends its deepest tion. Sikh ruled Punjab from 1710 to 1716 and ries. Each one starts with a young child who sympathies to the families of the victims. from 1765 to 1849. In the February 1992 state was in some way denied part of his or her This act was brutal terrorism in its most elections in Punjab, only 4 percent of the childhood. Each story ends with a child who naked form. Sikhs there voted, according to Indian was given the chance to be a kid again, in an Agents of the Indian regime openly blamed Abroad. On December 26, former Member of environment without the terror of being phys­ the Sikhs for the attack even before it was Parliament Simranjit Singh Mann spoke to a ically, sexually, or mentally abused. Children known to the public that it had happened. crowd of 50,000 Sikhs calling for a peaceful, with dreadful worries-much greater than any But in Soft Target, journalist Brian democratic, nonviolent movement to liber­ child should ever have-were seen laughing McAndrew of the Toronto Star and Zuhair ate Khalistan. He asked those attending to and smiling with other children of similar back­ Kashmeri of the Toronto Globe and Mail, raise their hands if they supported freedom show conclusively that the Indian regime for Khalistan. All 50,000 did so. For that grounds, and a group of dedicated adults blew up its own airliner. speech he was arrested on January 5 under whom they learned to trust. In the book, an agent of the Canadian Se­ the new-expired Terrorist and Disruptive Ac­ John plans to hold another camp in 1996, curity Intelligence Service (CSIS) is quoted tivities Act (TADA), despite the fact that and increase his budget to accommodate as saying " If you really want to clear the in- the Punjab and Haryana High Court has 27236 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS September 29, 1995 ruled that speaking out for Khalistan is not when Indira Gandhi ordered the attack on IS AMERICORPS WORTH KEEPING? a crime. Mr. Mann remains in illegal deten­ the Golden temple. She had first detained tion in a windowless cell after more than five hundreds of suspected Sikh separatists and, months. in 1981, unleashed a survelllance operation HON. NEWf GINGRICH "The continuing detention of Sardar Mann against expatriate Khalistanl supporters in OF GEORGIA shows how frightened India is of an idea," Canada and elsewhere. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES said Dr. Aulakh. "Just talking about free­ dom for Khalistan terrifies the brutal ty­ Two cases examined here are the shooting Friday, September 29, 1995 rants of New Delhi. But freedom for of Toronto policeman Chris Fernandes and Mr. GINGRICH. Mr. Speaker, I think you will Khalistan and all the nations living under the Air-India disaster. About the Fernandes find SUSAN MOUNARl's article on AmeriCorps killing, the authors conclude that agents brutal Indian occupation is inevitable," said informative: Dr. Aulakh. provocateurs from the Toronto Indian con­ "India is not one nation," he said, "It is a sulate, seeking to discredit Sikhs generally IS AMERICORPS WORTH KEEPING? conglomeration of many nations thrown to­ among Canadians, in effect engineered the (By Susan Molinari) gether for administrative purposes by the violence at the demonstration where Volunteerism ls a tremendously American British. It is last vestige of colonialism. Fernandes was shot. The vice-consul had in­ tradition. Few of us, however, would charac­ With 18 official language, India is doomed to flamed some of the participants, had pre­ terize a volunteer as someone who ls paid disintegrate just as the former Soviet Union dicted in advance that violence might break (more than minimum wage) receives medical did." Dr. Aulakh said, "The Sikh Nation's out and even hired a friend's son to photo­ benefits and child care allowances, and gets demand for an independent Khalistan is ir­ graph the event. Canadian public opinion a $5,000 education stipend. revocable, irreversible, and non-negotiable. predictably sided with the Indian and Cana­ Welcome to the AmerlCorps world of vol­ But we are willing to sit down with the In­ dian governments against the Sikhs. unteerism. dian regime anytime to demarcate the The Clinton administration's year-old boundaries of Khalistan. A peaceful resolu­ The worst mass murder in Canadian his­ AmeriCorps program is riddled with prob­ tion to this issue ls in India's interest. It ls tory occurred near Ireland 10 years ago, kill­ lems, not the least of which is that it's too time for India to recognize the inevitable ing 329 Air-India passengers, many of them expensive to administer. That's why the Sen­ and withdraw from Khalistan and all the na­ Canadian citizens, and crew. Many people ate followed the House's lead and voted on tions 1t brutally occupies." concluded that Canadian Sikhs had placed a Tuesday to completely de-fund AmeriCorps. bomb on board, but a nation-wide investiga­ The government simply must stop making fi­ WHAT LAY BEHIND THE AIR-INDIA DISASTER tion, costing an estimated $60-milllon, has nancial commitments it can't keep, espe­ (By David Kilgour) left the crime still unsolved. cially when we have to rob other needed pro­ This book will be received with hostility According to Soft Target, some senior grams to do so. by External Affairs Minister Joe Clark and CSIS officials and one RCMP officer eventu­ OTHER PROGRAMS SUFFER his departmental advisers on India, the In­ ally concluded that an Indian intelligence Despite that fact that we were able to fund dian High Commission in Ottawa and seg­ service was probably the real culprit. After the 20,000 AmeriCorps " volunteers," we could ments of the RCMP and CSIS. Canadians all, a number of persons associated with the not, for instance, fully fund either the Pell who cling to the romantic but fast-fading no­ Indian government had cancelled their res­ Grant or the Stafford Loan program, both of tion that the present government in New ervations on the doomed flight. And why did which help thousands more. Delhi ls a beacon of hope for a non-violent the Indian consul-general in Toronto have a For every AmeriCorps participant who got and democratic world will also be skeptical. near-perfect account of what happened so education dollars, five students could get Basing their conclusions partly on infor­ soon after the event? Pell Grants. Factor in other, noneducatlon mation leaked by RCMP, CSIS and Metro costs for one volunteer to participate in Toronto Police investigators, journalists Moreover, a similar bombing had occurred AmeriCorps, and the number of Pell Grants Zuhalr Kashmerl and Brian McAndrew con­ at the Madras airport in southern India that could be funded jumps to 18. tend in Soft Target that during most of the about a year earlier, most probably caused Some of AmeriCorps' high costs are di­ eighties senior Canadian Cabinet ministers by the Third agency, an Indian lntelllgence rectly attributable to the way this "volun­ and their officials-who were obsessed with group created in the early eighties to win teer" program ls administered. The non­ winning the favor of the two Gandhi govern­ support for Indira Gandhi's government by partisan, independent General Accounting ments for trade, Commonwealth and North­ encouraging Sikh extremists in Punjab. One Office estimates that it costs $27,000 per par­ South reasons-were easily duped by Indian group at CSIS concluded from the exclu­ ticipant to run the program, and this figure agents operating within Canada. This manip­ sively circumstantial evidence available that jumps to $33,000 when the dropout rate ls ulation, begun partly because India's Con­ most likely the Third agency ordered the factored in. gress I Party needed the Sikhs as scapegoats bombing, knowing that suspicion would fall AmerlCorps' overhead, including $2 mlllion to win votes on a law-and-order platform, re­ on Sikhs generally and Canadian ones in par­ in payments to a public relations firm, ac­ sulted in a large community of hard-working ticular. Another CSIS group inferred that counts for some of the more than $10,000-per­ and enterprising Canadians becoming es­ the planting of a bomb was not authorized in partlcipant cost overruns from the $17,000 tranged from both Ottawa and a good deal of New Delhi, but originated solely with local originally estimated. More than half the cost Canadian society. security agents. of the program goes to pay for the bureau­ A particularly refreshing feature of Soft crats who administer it. Target ls its treatment of Sikhism, a 500- Some Canadians became convinced that According to the GAO, the price tag to the year-old faith few Canadians know much Talwinder Singh Parmar, head of a tiny ex­ federal government for one AmerlCorps vol­ about. The founder, Guru Nanak, believed in tremist Sikh group based in Vancouver, the unteer ls $15.30 per hour, including salary, one God, a classless democracy and equality Babbar Khalsa, was the Air-India murderer. health and child care benefits. This doesn't of the sexes. A later guru built the Golden The RCMP, say Kashmeri and McAndrew, include the education stipend, training or Temple in Punjab, probably more spiritually eventually decided that Parmar was an administrative overhead. When you plug in important to Sikhs worldwide than the Vati­ agent of the government of India. They the money cities, states and private sources can to Catholics or Mecca to Moslems. The query why, among numerous contradictions, kick in, the cost per hour for one volunteer's last and most influential guru, Goblnd a major financial backer of Parmar in Van­ time jumps to $19.60, again minus education Singh, first persuaded many Sikhs to wear couver received a $2 million loan from the stipend, training and overhead. Originally, the turban and four other faith symbols State Bank of India (Canada). By early 1989, this number was supposed to be $6.43 per largely so that they could not deny their re­ Parmar had disappeared, and Joe Clark fi­ hour. ligion when persecuted for it. The Sikh nally ordered several Indian diplomats to While government costs soar way over ini­ homeland, which at its peak stretched from leave. Until then, as detailed carefully in tial projections, private contributions have Tibet to Afghanistan, was lost in 1839 when Soft Target, Clark and his officials had ac­ been much lower than expected. Rather than its ruler converted to Christianity and came commodated the Indian government repeat­ picking up half the costs, as was promised at under the control of England's ubiquitous edly in ways that seemed to have the effect the outset, private funds make up only 7% of Queen Victoria. of poisoning the minds of Canadians against the cost for each volunteer, the GAO now es­ The first Sikhs who in 1904 managed to set­ Sikhs. timates. tle on Canada's West Coast, despite Mac­ Rather than costly new government bu­ Kenzie King's effort, as deputy labor min­ This controversial book examines some reaucracies, we have a better way to encour­ ister, to bar all Indian immigrants until 1947, important issues and ls largely convincing. age charity and foster community spirit. For experienced much hardship. By the eighties, All who want Ottawa to do the correct thing decades we have used the tax code to create however, 200,000 to 250,000 Sikhs were pros­ for correct reasons in both domestic and for­ just such an atmosphere, through deductions pering across Western and Central Canada, eign policy should read it. for charitable contributions. And we have a September 29, 1995 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 27237 better way to fund the education of middle My party is closely identified with Medicare. of the health care expenses of self-employed and lower-income students-by fully funding Democrats first conceived of Medicare and led individuals. I urge my colleagues to join me in existing programs such as Pell Grants, to the the effort to enact the program into law. We enacting this important legislation. extent resources will allow. I admire the 20,000 young men and women have been its champions ever since. This pro­ who have joined AmeriCorps, as I admire the gram has been a success, helping to provide 89.2 million Americans who volunteer-with­ health care to millions of Americans who oth­ EIGHT ANNIVERSARY OF THE out pay- their 19 billion hours worth of time erwise could not afford it. That is not bad as SIKH STRUGGLE FOR FREEDOM each year. Trying to encourage volunteerism so many today would have us believe. It is AND HUMAN RIGHTS through a big-government approach, how­ good. If changes need to be made then our ever, does more to encourage bureaucrats goal must be to work together to determine HON. DAN BURTON than community service. AmeriCorps participants do worthy work, what it is we need to do that is positive and OF CALIFORNIA but the real substance of American-style vol­ will continue to protect our Nation's seniors. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES unteerism is proven every day by those who That is what I am wholeheartedly committed to Friday, September 29, 1995 are willing to give their time to make oth­ doing. ers' lives better. Mr. BURTON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to discuss the urgent human rights situation in INTRODUCTION OF BILL TO IN­ Punjab. As I have said many times on this MEDICARE REFORM CREASE DEDUCTION FOR floor, The Indian government and Indian HEALTH INSURANCE COSTS OF armed forces have repeatedly trampled on the HON. E de la GARZA SELF-EMPLOYED INDIVIDUALS human rights of the Sikh majority in this north­ OF TEXAS ern province. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES HON. SUE W. KELLY The State Department has reported that be­ Friday, September 29, 1995 OF NEW YORK tween 1991 and 1993, the Indian government Mr. DE LA GARZA. Mr. Speaker, I would like IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES paid 41,000 cash bounties to policemen for extra judicial killings of Sikh suspects. Human to speak today about the subject of Medicare. Friday, September 29, 1995 It is a topic that has been in the headlines and Rights Watch issued a report in 1994 quoting on the news every day now for weeks. It is on Mrs. KELLY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to in­ a Punjab police officer as saying that 4,000 to the minds of almost every constituent I see. It troduce legislation that will restore equity and 5,000 Sikhs were tortured at his police station is among the foremost issues we are address­ fairness in the tax treatment of the nation's alone. Asia Watch said in one of its many re­ ing here in this body, and definitely, I think it small business entrepreneurs. The Self-Em­ ports on the appalling situation in Punjab that would be safe to say, is the current major con­ ployed Health Fairness Act amends the Inter­ virtually every Sikil being held in prison is tor­ cern of seniors across America. nal Revenue Code of 1986 to increase the de­ tured. The GOP has put out a plan to cut Medi­ duction for health insurance costs of self-em­ The Indian government's current reign of care. Based on what is known or perhaps I ployed individuals to 100% of such costs. terror dates back to the attack on the Golden should say not known in terms of legislative Mr. Speaker, our tax code is fundamentally Temple in Amritsar in 1984. That summer, In­ language being unavailable, this plan is one unfair to the self-employed in its treatment of dian security forces launched a blistering as­ which it seems will have a devastating impact the deductibility of health insurance. Large sault on this holiest of Sikh shrines, along with on the most vulnerable of Americans-senior corporations enjoy a permanent, 100% deduc­ 38 other Sikh temples, killing an estimated citizens. tion for health insurance premiums, while the 20,000 Sikhs. In a letter I received from the Families USA self-employed business person has previously The brutal atrocities committed against the Foundation it spoke about how seniors will received only a 25% deduction. Congress en­ Sikh people led to a strong independence lose guaranteed health protections that they acted legislation this year to make the deduc­ movement throughout Punjab. On October 7, have today. It spoke about how these individ­ tion permanent, and to raise it from 25% to 1987, the five-member Panthic Committee, ap­ uals will lose out-of-pocket health cost protec­ 30% in 1995. pointed by all of the major SIKH resistance tions at the same time that pending proposals I supported this legislation and was encour­ groups, declared their intention to create an would double Medicare premiums. We're talk­ aged by its passage. For the sake of fairness, independent Sikh homeland by the name of ing about out-of-pocket health costs which al­ however. we should take the next logical step Khalistan, and created a governing body know ready consume more than one-fourth of sen­ and raise the deductibility for the self-em­ as the Council of Khalistan. This October iors' incomes. ployed to 100%. We must ask ourselves a marks the eight anniversary of that declara­ What this says to me is that something is very basic and fundamental question: Why tion. drastically wrong-that this is not the path to should we treat the self-employed small busi­ The President of the Council of Khalistan, pursue. ness person differently from a large corpora­ Dr. Gurmit Singh Aulakh, resides in Washing­ Allow me quote from a letter I received this tion? ton DC, and has been a tireless advocate of week from a Texas senior: The fact is, small business is, by far, the human rights and self determination for the As a Senior Citizen and drawing Social Se­ country's most important motivator for innova­ Sikhs. Dr. Aulakh has worked with great deter­ curity, which I earned, I would like to input tion, job creation and economic growth. Creat­ mination over the last eight years to inform my viewpoint on Medicare. I am more fortu­ ing a successful small business takes guts. Members of Congress and other government nate than some of my widow friends in the determination, and hard work, but it represents officials of the terrible atrocities being commit­ amount that I get each month, but with the price of living today it is not very much. Out the very best of the American dream. I know ted against the Sikh people. of this Social Security deducts $46.00 per this firsthand, Mr. Speaker. Both myself and The human rights situation has · not im­ month and believe me this covers very little, my husband are small business owners. We proved over the last eight years, if anything, it so in order to pay for health care I am forced both have experienced the satisfaction of cre­ has gotten worse. Earlier this month, an es­ to take a supplemental policy that costs me ating successful small businesses, creating teemed human rights activist, Jaswant Singh $65.00 per month. If Congress cuts any part of new jobs, and contributing to our community. Khalra, was abducted from his home after this Medicare care it will force all of us to go However, we have also felt the onerous tax having publicized the murder and cremation of on the county medical care fo r the indigent. and regulatory burdens that stand in the way thousands of Sikhs by Indian security forces. Can you imagine what that would do to the whole country if all the people on Medicare of successful small businesses today. Self-em­ Mr. Khalra is reportedly being tortured in pris­ had to go that way. Most of us have worked ployed small business owners face a number on. Just this week, over 150 of the most dis­ hard all our lives and paid our bills, but what of very unique problems, and the disparity in tinguished Sikh leaders held a peaceful pro­ the government has done ... is unforgivable the tax treatment of health insurance cost rep­ test in front of the Governor's mansion to pro­ . . . and NOW they want to put us all on resents one of the more troublesome of these. test Mr. Khalra's detention. All were arrested WELFARE. Let's send a message to America's self-em­ and harassed. This is typical of what I am hearing. People ployed businessmen and women that they are Mr. Speaker, I call on the Indian govern­ are frightened. People are scared. And rightly just as important as big business. Let's restore ment in Punjab to begin to respect the basic so. fairness and equity to the tax code's treatment and fundamental human rights that all human 27238 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS September 29, 1995 beings deserve-life, liberty, justice and self­ important use of information provided by local of Roy's dedication to his job, fellow citizens, determination. It is time for the reign of terror economic interests in considering policy pro­ and Nation. On March 30, 1974, the South­ to end. I congratulate Dr. Aulakh and his many posals. Additionally, State Governors fre­ ampton Fire Department was called to the colleagues on their dedication and persistence quently appoint "Blue Ribbon Commissions" home of Mr. and Mrs. Ruggieri whose house over the last eight years. On this eight anni­ and other advisory groups to recommend leg­ was on fire. The Ruggieri's home was en­ versary of the declaration of Khalistan, I con­ islative solutions to problems. These advisory gulfed in flames and they were trapped in their gratulate a·ll of the Sikh people who have bodies depend on input from members of the upstairs bedroom. Mrs. Ruggieri was 4 months peacefully and quietly stood up for their rights business, professional, and agricultural com­ pregnant at the time with their daughter, Kate. under an oppressive system. My thoughts and munities who are knowledgeable about cir­ Ignoring the raging inferno that was the prayers are with the families whose sons and cumstances within the State. The record-keep­ Ruggieri's home, Roy, alone, climbed up a daughters have disappeared or been tortured ing requirements and tax penalties associated ladder and led Mr. and Mrs. Ruggieri to safety. or murdered. with the lobbying tax discourages this impor­ While descending the ladder, the heat of the tant participation. fire caused the bay window from the living Mr. Speaker, we ought not to be making it room below to explode. Mrs. Ruggieri said, "I LEGITIMATE BUSINESS EXPENSE harder for Americans to participate in the deci­ will always be grateful to Roy Wines for saving DEDUCTIONS sion-making process in their State capitols. three lives." I am enclosing her letter to the The denial of a deduction of a legitimate busi­ Southampton Fire Department for the RECORD. HON. SAM JOHNSON ness expense incurred to lobby at the State Unfortunately, Roy has been dealing with OF TEXAS level is an unwarranted intrusion of the Fed­ some serious health problems and I wanted to IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES eral Government on the activity of State gov­ take this opportunity to share the love and af­ fection of our whole community for Roy with Friday, September 29, 1995 ernments. At a time when we are attempting to return many responsibilities to the State this House. Even with that added burden, Roy Mr. SAM JOHNSON of Texas. Mr. Speaker, level, it makes no sense for us to impose ob­ is still very much involved in many church and today I am introducing legislation, along with stacles on the ability of State legislatures to civic related activities. With so few heroes in my colleague Mr. CARDIN, that would once gather the information they will need to do today's world, I am honored to know Roy and again allow businesses to deduct the ex­ their jobs. I would ask our colleagues to join I join Roy's family, friends, and the Nation in penses they incur while responding to legisla­ us in restoring this deduction at the State expressing our deep-felt gratitude for his hon­ tive proposals that can affect their businesses, level. orable and heroic efforts. their communities, and their livelihood. The bill SEPTEMBER 18, 1995. would simply allow businesses to deduct legiti­ DEAR MEMBERS OF THE SOUTHAMPTON FIRE mate business expenses incurred in contact­ IN HONOR OF ROY L. WINES, JR. DEPARTMENT: I am delighted to finally have ing or working with their State representatives. the opportunity to acknowledge and thank In 1993, Congress approved the Budget HON. MICHAEL P. FORBFS Mr. Roy Wines for his selfless act of courage Reconciliation Act of 1993 which contained a in the rescue he participated in as a fireman OF NEW YORK to save my husband and myself from a house provision that disallowed the deduction of cer­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES fire in March 1974. tain business expenses against Federal cor­ Friday, September 29, 1995 The fire occurred at a house we were rent­ porate income taxes. The denial of deductibil­ ing on Meadow Lane in Southampton. The ity of lobbying expenses was proposed as a Mr. FORBES. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to owner was planning a renovation of the means of curtailing the activities of special in­ pay tribute to a loving husband and father, a kitchen and we agreed to go out and prepare terests here in Washington. Those who advo­ civic leader, and a hero, a man whom I revere for the contractors. Due to a severe snow cated this provision made no claim that it was and am proud to call my dear friend. His name storm, it took us almost eight hours to reach necessary to address any problem at the is Roy Wines. Southampton, and we did not arrive until al­ most midnight. State level. Roy was born and raised in Southampton, I remember being awakened around one Instead of solving a problem, the enactment NY. His ancestors were of Welsh background a.m. to the sounds of crashing in the living of this provision has created a major problem and they settled in Southold in the 1640's. At room below. Because I was then four months at the State level. Most businesses, and espe­ the young age of 18 he enlisted in the Army pregnant with my daughter, Kate, I did not cially small business owners, can't afford the Air Corps and received his wings in 1943, be­ sleep well and so fortunately awoke to hear time to visit personally with their State legisla­ coming one of the youngest pilots in the Air the noise. I woke my husband and he called tors to discuss the impact of legislation on Corps. After serving as a flight instructor until the police, for we both thought the house was being burglarized. We barricaded the their businesses. To make sure their voice is the end of WWII, he attended the Long Island bedroom door and waited for the police to ar­ heard in the legislative process, they count on Agricultural and Technical Institute where he rive. Within minutes, smoke started to come trade associations, to which they pay dues. Of achieved the highest academic average in his under the door, and when we tried to escape, course, the dues are generally deductible as class. In 1947 he married his childhood sweet­ we were forced back by a huge wall of fire an ordinary and customary expense of doing heart, Violet Albright, and they now have two that was racing up the staircase from the business. sons and six grandchildren. first floor. The problem under the 1993 change is that Over the years Roy has been dedicated to We called the fire department and waited, the portion of trade association dues attrib­ serving the community in both church and not knowing what to expect next and not even sure we could or would be rescued. We utable to lobbying activities by the trade asso­ civic activities. As a member of the United tried several times to break out windows, ciation is no longer deductible. This creates a Methodist Church of Southampton he has but to no avail. The worst moment came major record-keeping headache for the asso­ served as lay leader, as a member of the when all the power in the house went out and ciation and the small business owner. board of trustees, as chairman of the adminis­ we were in complete darkness, without flash­ The original proposal before the Congress 2 trative council, and as chairman of the building lights or matches. years ago would have applied to local govern­ committee. In the community Roy has served I will never forget the incredible sense of ments as well as State and Federal govern­ as vice commander of the American Legion in relief upon hearing and seeing the South­ ampton Fire Department trucks pull into ment. Fortunately, before it was adopted, it Southampton, member of the board of trust­ our driveway. was amended to exclude local government ees of the Rogers Memorial Library in South­ The details of our rescue have faded with from its coverage. That was a significant im­ ampton, member of the board of trustees of time, but I think you should know that it provement. The bill Congressman CARDIN and Southampton Hospital, treasurer of Southamp­ was Roy Wines, who alone, came up a ladder I introduced today will further mitigate the ad­ ton Historical Society, disaster chairman for and led us both to safety. It took great cour­ verse impact of the proposal by exempting the local Red Cross, chairman of Troop 58, age at a time when the fire had reached such State legislatures as well. Boy Scouts of America, and as a member of a stage that the bay window from the living As a former State legislator, I know well the room below exploded as we descended the the Southampton Fire Department for over 43 ladder. value of the input of businesses in the delib­ years. I know that many volunteer firemen and erations of State legislatures. With small staffs It was while he was serving in the South­ police officers helped in the rescue efforts and limited resources, State legislatures make ampton Fire Department that we truly learned that night, but I will always be grateful to September 29, 1995 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 27239 Roy Wines for saving three lives on March the National and Global Information Infrastruc­ the Congress to give serious, thoughtful, and 30, 1974. tures [NII and Gii]. With these evolutions in careful consideration to these views. Thank you and God bless. technology, the copyright law must change as PREPARED REMARKS BY DEPUTY SECRETARY well to protect one of our Nation's most valu­ STROBE TALBOT, CONGRESSIONAL DINNER IN able resources and exports, the products of HONOR OF EUROPEAN PARLIAMENTARIANS A PRAYER FOR RICHARD ANDREW our authors. Whether it be movie, video, com­ Thank you, Mr. Chairman. BAUTISTA pact discs, software programs or books, the Representatives of the European par­ NII and Gii will change the landscape as to liament and of the diplomatic corps, mem­ ~TEBAN bers of the House and Senate, friends and HON. EDWARD TORRFS how these products are delivered to the mar­ colleagues, ladies and gentlemen: it's an OF CALIFORNIA ketplace. In order for the Internet to be a suc­ honor to be here with you tonight. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES cess, it must carry desired content. Copyright I want to join the rest of you in offering Friday, September 29 , 1995 owners will not make their works available in my thanks to Ben Gilman for his hospitality. the digital environment, however, until such Mr. Chairman, I bring greetings from Sec­ Mr. TORRES. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to material can be effectively protected, since retary Christopher, who is now at an event express my heartfelt sympathy to the Bautista computerized networks now make unauthor­ honoring the Israeli and Palestinian states­ family. Friday, September 22, 1995, 12-year­ men who, a few hours ago, took another bold ized reproduction, adaptation, distribution, and step toward a comprehensive and lasting old Richard Andrew Bautista was shot once in other uses of works so easy. the head as he was returning on the freeway peace in the Middle East. Today's landmark This bill is a starting point. While it does not agreement-like those in September 1993 and from a Los Angeles Dodgers' game. address all of the issues that need to be con­ August 1994 that preceded it-is in no small The young Bautista, a soccer player, an sidered on protecting intellectual property on measure the result of hard work by Euro­ altar boy, and a friend to many at Whittier St. the NII and Gii, including provisions regarding pean, as well as American, diplomats. Gregory the Great School, was, without provo­ special uses by libraries, it represents gen­ Today's good news also reflects bipartisan cation, the victim of more senseless violence. erally the steps which we must undertake in cooperation here in the United States going back over two decades and several Adminis­ Only 5 days earlier in Los Angeles, gang protecting access to creative works. members fatally shot 3-year-old Stephanie trations, Republican and Democratic. Lead­ I look forward to working with our sub­ ers from both sides of the aisle on Capitol Ku hen. committee and the entire Congress in carefully Hill have played an essential role in securing While the greater Los Angeles community examining the state of copyright law, and to the funding for the Middle East peace proc­ quickly responded to help the Kuhen and making necessary changes so that the bene­ ess. I can only hope that in the future the Bautista families, nothing can bring little fits of the electronic age can truly materialize. same kind of cooperation-between the two Stephanie back to life and nothing can restore branches of our government, and between the peace that Richard knew when he was at our two parties-will be possible on other is­ the baseball game. I am torn inside-the fa­ SPEECH OF DEPUTY SECRETARY sues of abiding concern. OF STATE STROBE TALBOT TO As everyone here knows, the Clinton Ad­ ther of 5 children and grandfather of 10-for I ministration and the 104th Congress have cannot sufficiently express my grief and con­ THE DELEGATIONS OF THE EU­ some serious differences, notably over the vey to the families my sorrow. ROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND THE amount of money that Congress is prepared I was touched by Richard's fellow students U.S. CONGRESS to allocate to the conduct of American for­ who are raising money to buy a soccer ball eign policy. and present it with all their signatures. In their HON. TOM I.ANTOS There is a lot at stake in how this issue is resolved. If the cuts suggested by Senate ap­ small way, as a community, they are saying OF CALIFORNIA and we should say-we are here for you. propriators are put into law, the State De­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES partment would be forced to close as many Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues assem­ Friday, September 29 , 1995 as a quarter of our posts worldwide-some 50 bled to pray with me for Richard's speedy re­ embassies and consulates, including in Eu­ covery. Our collective spirit of love is with the Mr. LANTOS. Mr. Speaker, last evening a rope and the Middle East. Other proposed Bautista and Kuhen families. delegation of the Members of the U.S. Con­ cuts would force the United States to fall gress hosted a dinner in honor of our col­ even further behind in its payments to inter­ leagues of the European Parliament who are national organizations. That would result in NII COPYRIGHT PROTECTION ACT here in Washington for the semi-annual meet­ clear violations of our international obliga­ OF 1995 ings between delegations of our two legislative tions, including our Treaty obligations under the UN charter. These cuts would make all bodies. The current meeting between our two but impossible the kind of initiatives that HON.CARLOSJ. MOORHEAD delegations is the 44th meeting since this par­ have supported the Middle East peace proc­ OF CALIFORNIA liamentary exchange began not long after the ess. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES European Parliament was established. The case for continuing American engage­ Last night our two delegations had the ment in the world may be self-evident to ev­ Friday, September 29, 1995 honor and pleasure of hearing from our distin­ eryone here this evening, but I'm not sure Mr. MOORHEAD. Mr. Speaker, today I am guished Deputy Secretary of State, Strobe that it is obvious to all of your constituents, who include the citizens of Galway, Ireland, proud to introduce, along with Representative Talbot. His remarks were not sugar-coated, and Genoa, Italy, and Regensburg, Germany PATRICIA SCHROEDER, the ranking Democratic and they were not the light fare of an after din­ as well as those of Tampa, Florida, and Mid­ member on the Subcommittee on Courts and ner speech. dletown, New York, and Bakersfield, Califor­ Intellectual Property, and Representative HOW­ Deputy Secretary Talbot gave us a very nia. ARD COBLE, one of our most senior and valued sober, thoughtful, and insightful analysis of the Let me offer an explanation for why some Members, the NII Copyright Protection Act of impact and consequences of the various ap­ in the United States are flirting with ideas 1995. propriations and authorization bills that have and proposals that are isolationist in their This bill is the product of recommendations been adopted by the House and Senate thus potential consequence if not in their motiva­ tion. made by the Working Group on Intellectual far this year. Fortunately, none of these bills During the Cold War, many Americans de­ Property Rights, led by the Honorable BRUCE have yet been approved by both Houses, and fined what we were for- and what we were A. LEHMAN, the Commissioner of Patents and none have been enacted into law. willing to pay for, and even fight and die Trademarks, of the administration's informa­ Mr. Speaker, it is important that we fully un­ for-largely in terms of what we were tion infrastructure task force. After intense derstand the effect of these pieces of legisla­ against. There was a world-class dragon out study and several hearings, this bill reflects tion before the members of this body there for us-if not to slay, then at least to the collective input of the administration, the uncritically vote again for the unfortunate legis­ contain in its lair. For most Americans, the principal objective of American foreign pol­ Congress, and the private sector on protecting lation that has been approved already by one icy-and the principal purpose of our diplo­ intellectual property on the Internet. of the Houses of Congress. matic activity and military presence in Eu­ It is a new age in the world of copyright. I ask that Deputy Secretary Talbot's re­ rope-could, quite literally , be reduced to a Digitization now allows us to send and retrieve marks of last night be placed in the RECORD. two- or three-word slogan: " Contain Com­ perfect copies of copyrighted information over Mr. Speaker, I sincerely urge my colleagues in munism," or "Deter Soviet aggression." 27240 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS September 29, 1995 There was, on the home front of American and that means better by our own people-if Over the past six years, virtually all of the foreign policy, little doubt or dispute that we further open our markets to one another. peoples of Central Europe and the former So­ we had a vital national interest in support­ Let me, .if I may, now speak about integra­ viet Union have undertaken dramatic re­ ing institutions, and participating in ven­ tion and cooperation in the realm of our forms. They have toppled communist dicta­ tures, that enabled us to protect ourselves common political values and our common se­ torships, liberalized command economies, and our Allies from the Red Menace. curity interests. The goal of peace, stability and begun the hard work of building stable, Today, the rationale for vigorous Amer­ and cooperation among nations is as near secure, independent, democratic, market-ori­ ican international engagement-and for the fulfillment in Europe as it is anywhere on ented and prosperous states, at peace with resources to support it-will no longer fit on earth; but it is also in Europe that this goal their own populations and at peace with a bumper sticker. But it can fit easily faces one of its greatest dangers. That may their neighbors. But thm:e reforms are not enough into a single paragraph, which might sound paradoxical, but it is actually quite guaranteed to continue or succeed. All of go something like this: natural, since Europe has been the site of these countries, whether they have gained At the heart of President Clinton's foreign both the best and the worst in human his­ their freedom for the first time or recovered policy-and underlying much of his domestic tory, especially in this century. Europe is, the sovereignty that they lost earlier in the policy as well-is a recognition that the after all, both the birthplace and the grave­ century, are embarked on a difficult transi­ world is increasingly integrated and a deter­ yard of fascism and communism. The politi­ tion that will take years, if not decades, if mination to make integration work in our cal culture that nurtured, if that's the word, not a generation or more. It is in our inter­ est as well as their own that they succeed. favor. Integration means that, for good or the monstrosities perpetrated in the name of That is why the United States is counting for ill, one nation, region, or continent is Kark Marx and in the careers of Hitler and on the European Union to expand. Only the susceptible to influences from others. Dis­ Mussolini also made possible the realization EU can offer the newly liberalized economies tances are shorter, borders more permeable. of the dream of Jean Monnet. of these newly liberated nations the markets Commerce and culture ride the jet stream, So it is understandable that Europe today, they need to continue and complete their the air waves, an the fiber-optic cables, to as this century comes to an end, should pro­ evolutions. Only EU membership can lock in the betterment of all of us. But so do crime vide the most promising and advanced exam­ the essential political, economic and social and terror, to our common peril. Those ple of integration- dramatized by the very reforms that these emerging democracies are scourges, ·along with nuclear proliferation, existence of a European Parliament-while, now implementing. infectious disease and environmental deg­ simultaneously, it confronts us, in the We understand the political difficulties in­ radation, are truly international problems former Yugoslavia, with the most vexing and volved in expansion. We know that the can­ that demand international solutions. dangerous example of disintegration. didate members will have to work hard to That means we must not only revitalize Over the past four years, the tragedy and meet the conditions of membership. But we and enlarge existing institutions and ar­ horror in the Balkans has occasioned a good also hope that current EU members will ap­ rangements and habits of cooperation, but deal of finger pointing back and forth across proach the question of expansion with an we must also put in place new ones. The pur­ the Atlantic. That is as understandable as it open mind, understanding the benefits to all. pose of such enlargement, revitalization and is regrettable. After all, when it seems too Now, a few words about NATO-an organi­ innovation should be to make sure that the hard to fix a problem of this magnitude, it is zation that includes twelve members of the ties that bind us together are positive-that all too easy to fix the blame on someone EU but that also serves as an anchor of they benefit and strengthen us, in!lividually else. American and Canadian commitment to the and collectively; and that they enable us bet­ But in recent months, and particularly in Continent's security. Earlier today, NATO ter to deal with common threats and en­ recent weeks and days, the situation, while Secretary General Willy Claes held a briefing emies. still perilous, has become more hopeful. A in Brussels for representatives from twenty­ Therefore, it is no less important today turning point came, I believe, at the London six nations in Central Europe and the former than it was during the nearly fifty years of Conference in late July. That gathering of Soviet Union on the rationale and process of the Cold War that the United States remain seventeen nations crystallized the resolve of NATO enlargement. This morning, as part of engaged in the world-and especially, I the international community to back diplo­ President Clinton's commitment to full con­ stress: especially in Europe. macy with force, and it streamlined the sultations with Congress, we provided staff I emphasize the transatlantic dimension of mechanism for doing so. members with that same briefing. America's international role not just be­ The day before yesterday, Secretary Chris­ As today's briefings make clear, the en­ cause I am speaking to visitors from across topher, Assistant Secretary of State largement of NATO will bolster democratiza­ that particular ocean. And not just because Holbrooke, and EU special envoy Carl Bildt tion and regional stability in the region that the ties between the United States and Eu­ announced another breakthrough in the ne­ used to be the domain of the Warsaw Pact. rope date back to our colonial origins. I do gotiations over the constitutional But this process is going to require skill and so because what happens in Europe is key to underpinnings of a Bosnian peace settle­ steadiness in many respects. We must-pur­ what happens everywhere else. ment. As we speak, Ambassador Holbrooke is sue the goal of NATO enlargement in a way The Cold War was a global struggle. But it flying back to the region for more negotia­ that genuinely and comprehensively ad­ began in Europe, and it ended there. It is in tions. vances the larger one of integration; that Europe that, together, we are establishing When future historians write the history of does not, in other words, create a new divi- sion in Europe. · the guiding principles of the post-Cold War this episode-the worst conflict in Europe With that imperative in mind, the Alliance era. It is also there that we are facing the since the end of World War II and the first is well on its way to developing new ways to most daunting tests of our ability to concert major threat to peace on the Continent in promote cooperation with the armed forces our energies and our wisdom-and thus to the post-Cold War era-they may give us of the non-NATO European states. Under the defeat the most serious threats to our com­ credit for getting it right, although they will banner of the Partnership for Peace, nations mon interests and our shared goals. unquestionably regret that we took so long that have been enemies in the past are now As Secretary Christopher said last June in to do so. I, for one, will settle for that ver­ conducting joint peacekeeping exercises: Al­ Madrid, " every generation must renew the dict. banians and Greeks, Bulgarians and Turks, [Transatlantic] partnership by adapting it to But I also hope that future historians will Hungarians and Romanians. In August, sol­ meet the challenge of its time." The chal­ note that we drew the right lessons. And diers from three Allied and fourteen Partner­ lenge for our generation is in large part eco­ first among these is the need for the United ship countries trained together at Fort Polk nomic and commercial. As leading economic States to work with individual European in Louisiana; another set of exercises will powers, the United States and the nations of governments as well as with collective Euro­ begin in Vyskov in the Czech Republic this Europe share an interest in a vibrant open pean institutions to prevent such conflicts in weekend; and starting on Monday there will trading system. That means that we must the future, and to increase our capacity to be a maritime training maneuver in the apply to the elimination of trade barriers the resolve them if they do occur. Skagerrak Channel off the north coast of same far-sightedness and sense of common There are many organizations that have Denmark. purpose that we applied to tearing down the vital roles to play in this regard, notably the In order to ensure that NATO enlargement Berlin Wall and the Iron Curtain. And there OSCE. But as we are now seeing in the Bal­ does indeed serve the larger cause of post­ still are such barriers, both between Western kans, the two most important institutions Cold War integration, the Alliance is pre­ and Central Europe, and between the Euro­ are, and will continue to be, the EU and pared, in parallel with the process of bring­ pean Union and the United States . The need NATO. The EU is the foundation for future ing in new members, to conduct a dialogue, to eliminate these barriers takes on added economic growth and prosperity across the and eventually to develop a more formal re­ importance in light of the worrisome long­ continent, while NATO is the bulwark of lationship, with the Russian Federation. term economic trends that the transatlantic transatlantic security and the linchpin of 'That way, all parties will be assured that the community faces-stagnant income growth American engagement in Europe. Let me say emergence of the new security order in Eu­ in North America, and stubborn unemploy­ a word about why both should take in new rope respects, and enhances, their legitimate ment in Europe. We can certainly do better- members. interests. September 29, 1995 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 27241 This goal may sound rather abstract, but RUSSIA AND NATO EXPANSION Program. The expansion study, to be pre­ we have, in the work that our governments sented to interested countries on Thursday, are doing with the Russian Federation HON. CHRISTOPHER H. SMITH will, I hope, provide much-needed impetus to today, an opportunity to make cooperation OF NEW JERSEY the process of enlarging NATO. A number of between NATO and Russia concrete, prac­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES countries, including Romania, Hungary, Latvia, tical, productive and promising, both for the Lithuania, and Ukraine have already asked immediate cause of peace in the Balkans and Friday, September 29, 1995 NATO to dispatch missions to their capitals in for the long-range one of European security Mr. SMITH of New Jersey. Mr. Speaker, the order to receive further details on the process. and integration. ink had hardly dried on Russian President Russian reaction to these developments has Earlier today, President Clinton and For­ Boris Yeltsin's secret decrees authorizing mili­ been predictably sharp. Moscow's vocal oppo­ eign Minister Kozyrev met in the White tary intervention in Chechnya last December sition to NATO expansion could, ironically, fur­ House and agreed that Russia and the mem­ when he arrived in Budapest for a summit ther solidify support for membership in former bers of NATO have a shared interest in co­ meeting of the Conference, now Organization, Warsaw Pact countries and, perhaps, in some operating closely in implementing the set­ on Security an~ Cooperation in Europe of the New Independent States. tlement that will, we all hope, emerge from [OSCE]. Ironically, the summit agenda in­ Mr. Speaker, I urge the administration to re­ the current negotiations. Of course, any U.S. cluded adoption of a so-called Code of Con­ sist firmly any attempt by Russia to veto participation in a peace implementation duct on Politico-Military Aspects of Security NATO expansion, in general, or the admission plan will be under NATO command and con­ aimed at, among other things, promoting the of any state or states, in particular. President trol, and we are committed to full consulta­ peaceful settlement of disputes. The Code Clinton should clearly communicate this point tions with the Congress as the planning also reiterated the sovereign right of participat­ to President Yeltsin when the two meet next unfolds. ing States to join alliances, a contentious point month in New York. It is my view that every So the paradox of the former Yugoslavia which has had a chilling effect on United state should be given the same chance to pur­ can, I believe, still be turned to a net advan­ States-Russian relations as a growing number sue NATO membership, including the Baltic tage for the future of Europe: the most im­ of European states seek to join NATO. At a States and Ukraine. mediate and dangerous challenge we face of­ Budapest news conference, Yeltsin decried It is up to Russia to determine what, if any, fers a historic opportunity for pan-European eastward expansion, warning of the growing relationship it is interested in pursuing with the and Transatlantic cooperation. In the rel­ prospects for what he termed a "cold peace" Alliance. Mr. Speaker, the process of NATO atively near future, peacekeepers from and cautioning against creation of new lines of expansion should not be further delayed as NATO and former Warsaw Pack countries demarcation in Europe which would "sow the the Russians attempt to sort out their own af­ could be working side-by-side to implement seeds of mistrust." fairs. Mr. Speaker, a democratic Russia has a peace settlement. Mr. Speaker, Moscow's preoccupation with nothing to fear from the expansion of a vol­ Let me close with reference to a European NA TO expansion diverts attention away from untary defensive alliance founded upon demo­ city that is not represented by any of you the real threat to Russian security and stabil­ cratic principles and norms of behavior. Rus­ here tonight: Sarajevo. In 1914, its citizens ity-the Kremlin's failure to resolve crises, sia has sown the seeds of mistrust through its heard the first shot of what became known such as the conflict in Chechnya, through brutal military campaign in Chechnya and it is as the Great War, the conflagration that peaceful means. President Yeltsin has, him­ up to the Russians to demonstrate that they plunged Europe into darkness. Seventy years self, sown the seeds of mistrust in the fertile can indeed be a reliable partner with the later, another generation of Sarajevans were killing fields of Chechnya. Veteran Russian West. the hosts of the 1984 Olympic Games. They human rights activist Sergei Kovalev, who ap­ distinguished themselves, however briefly, in peared before the Helsinki Commission earlier STATE INFRASTRUCTURE BANKS- the eyes of the world as a model multi-eth­ this year, recently warned of an increasing INNOVATIVE FINANCING FOR nic, multifaith community. Serbs and militarization in Russia, resulting from the OUR TRANSPORTATION NEEDS Croats-Orthodox, Catholics, Jews and Mus­ Chechen conflict, which could undermine lims-lived together in harmony. moves toward democracy in his country. Last For most of the past four years, this same December, Yeltsin suggested it premature "to HON. BILL McCOLLUM city has been besieged; its citizens struck bury democracy in Russia." Time will tell if OF FLORIDA down by snipers and torn limb from limb by Russian democracy can weather the turbulent IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES mortars; its outskirts the site of mass graves storm brewing on the horizon as the country Friday, September 29, 1995 for the victims of genocide. prepares for a new round of parliamentary Mr. MCCOLLUM. Mr. Speaker, today I have But there is now some hope that this same elections later this year. introduced the State Infrastructure Banks Act city could, before this year is out, be univer­ "If history teaches anything," President of 1995. This bill will provide new opportunities sally recognized, including by Serbia and Reagan once observed, "it teaches self-delu­ for State and local governments to finance Croatia, as the capital of a unitary state of sion in the face of unpleasant facts is folly." vital transportation infrastructure needs. Bosnia and Herzegovina. In which case it Mr. Speaker, it appears that, at long last, the This act gives States the option of creating would be, once again, as it was during the Clinton administration may be beginning to State Infrastructure Banks [SIBs]. SIBs are in­ Olympics eleven years ago, a symbol of Eu­ come to terms with present realities in Russia. frastructure investment funds designed to pro­ rope's-and the world's-noblest aspirations. Deputy Secretary of State Strobe Talbott stat­ vide States with a variety of financing options We might dare to imagine that a politician ed last week that "there is great uncertainty for infrastructure projects. from Sarajevo may, in the not-too-distant about the future in the East * * * and we have Traditionally, Federal transportation funding future, take a seat in the European Par­ to be prepared for the worst even as we do programs off er only one form of financial sup­ liament. In that capacity he or she might everything we can to bring about the best." An port-reimbursement grants. SIBs offer a new even have the honor, as I have tonight, of ad­ expanded NATO, Talbott acknowledged, could financial concept for funding transportation dressing a meeting of this biannual interpar­ protect Europe from possible turmoil in Rus­ programs which cannot be accommodated liamentary gathering. sia. His remarks came after an official visit to within the structure of traditional Federal reim­ Of course, that will happen only if the cur­ Moscow. Meanwhile, Secretary of Defense bursement programs. With traditional grant rent negotiations stay on track, and that's a Perry, on a tour of capitals of several leading programs the Federal share of a project's very big if indeed. So it's appropriate, Mr. candidates for NATO membership, signaled a costs is set, usually at 80 percent, and there Chairman, that at the end of the evening to­ growing determination to proceed, albeit are not alternative ways to finance the trans­ night, you'll be serving us coffee and not gradually, with NATO expansion. portation projects. This act would allow States champagne. It's too early to celebrate a vic­ In a related development, NATO ambas­ to transfer up to 15 percent of their federally tory or congratulate ourselves on success. sadors in Brussels last week gave preliminary apportioned transportation funds into SIBs. There's plenty of hard work ahead. But it's approval to criteria which could govern expan­ States would then utilize the SIBs to tailor the not too early to see where we want to go and sion of the Alliance beyond its current 16 role of Federal funds to a project's needs. This to reaffirm our determination to get there members. To date, 25 countries, including is especially important when over time the together. Russia, have joined the Partnership For Peace project needs change. 27242 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS September 29, 1995 In addition, SIBs would encourage innova­ generally enhance the quality of life for every­ do this, Mr. Anselmo had to fight against steep tive financing partnerships between the public body. I believe the State Infrastructure Banks odds to break the monopoly on satellite trans­ and private sectors. Private financing sources Act of 1995 offers solutions to the inherent mission of video images held by the Inter­ are very interested in investing in public infra­ problems of the current funding mechanism national Telecommunications Satellite Organi­ structure. Unfortunately, the traditional Federal and better accommodates the needs of our zation, or Intelsat owned by 120 governments, funding requirements do not provide these po­ Nation's infrastructure. including the United States. tential investors with any opportunity. SIBs Before Mr. Anselmo launched his satellite provide States with a range of loan and credit company, no one had challenged Intelsat's options for each infrastructure project. Such RENE ANSELMO TRIBUTE international monopoly. Today, PanAmSat options may include low interest loans for all handles a significant share of transatlantic or part of a project, loans with interest-only pe­ HON. BILL RICHARDSON news, transmissions by ABC, CBS, CNN and riods in early years, construction period financ­ OF NEW MEXICO the BBC; and channels financial data for ing and more. Other potential investors may IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Volvo, Citibank Corp. Latino, and others. In addition to Mr. Anselmo's devotion to his include the bond market, commercial banks, Friday , September 29, 1995 construction consortia, mutual funds, insur­ companies, he was a loving husband, father ance funds and retirement funds. Mr. RICHARDSON. Mr. Speaker, I want to and grandfather, and a great neighbor. In fact, Current funding approaches do not allow in­ ask my colleagues to join me in paying special he was probably best known in his hometown frastructure development to keep pace with tribute to a remarkable individual whose long of Greenwich, CT, not for his business suc­ the private economy it is designed to serve. and distinguished career can forever be a cess, but for his beautification of the town. Mr. Historically, Federpl transportation programs symbol of determination, perseverance and Anselmo personally paid for the planting of require that States obligate Federal-aid funds audacity. Mr. Rene Anselmo, who died earlier tens of thousands of bulbs each spring. on a so-called pay-as-you-go basis. In effect, this month from heart disease, was not only Not only will Greenwich, CT, be a less pret­ this requires that project sponsors have all the the millionaire chairman of Alpha Lyracom ty place with his passing, but all of America cash required to build a project available well Space Communications, operating under the loses a great businessman, family man, and before beginning construction. In private sec­ name Pan American Satellite, but also made war veteran. For a better understanding of this tor terms, this structure effectively dictates that a lasting contribution to the Hispanic commu­ great man, my colleagues may be interested States fully fund a project's costs with 100 nity by helping to create television's Spanish in reading a profile of him which was pub­ percent government equity before construction International Network [SIN], now Univision. lished in Continental Profiles in August 1991. begins. The sectors of the economy that de­ Reynold Vincent Anselmo was an energetic [From Continental Profile, Aug. 1991] pend on transportation do not wait until 100 and restless young man who joined the Ma­ HIGH FLIER percent equity financing is available before rines in 1942 at the age of 16, spend 31/2 (By Frank Lovece) years as a World War II tail-gunner, and com­ they begin development. As long a infrastruc­ Look! Up in the sky! It's a bird! It's a ture financing practices are tied to the current pleted 37 missions in the South Pacific. After plane! It's . . . well, it's a bird, as artificial rules, infrastructure investment can be ex­ the war, he enrolled in the University of Chi­ satellites are affectionately called. And this pected to perpetually lag behind the econo­ cago's Great Books programs and after earn­ particular bird is a rare duck indeed: The my's needs and demands. ing a theater and literature degree in 1951, he fi rst privately owned, international tele­ By requiring the accumulation of all capital moved to Mexico where he discovered an af­ communications satellite in orbit. Not sur­ as equity in advance, traditional funding rules finity for Hispanic culture. prisingly, the guy who sent it flying is a bit of a strange bird himself. actually result in deferred reconstruction In Mexico, Mr. Anselmo directed and pro­ duced television and theater shows, and in This is Rene Anselmo, chairperson of projects. This serves to drive up construction Alpha Lyracom Space Communications, op­ costs much more rapidly than inflation rates 1954 he started working for Mexico's largest erating under the name Pan American Sat­ due to the increased rate of deterioration of media company, Televisa, selling its TV pro­ ellite-no relation to the airline. Prior to the infrastructure. As a result, projects cost grams to other Latin American companies. His this particular first, he's distributed Amer­ more than anticipated. Therefore, fewer hard work and dedication attracted the atten­ ican TV shows in Mexico, founded a theater projects can be undertaken. tion of Mr. Emiliano Azcarraga Vidaurreta, the company that evolved into Second City, and Additionally, SIBs allow the States to lever­ founder and head of Televisa, who in 1961 helped create television's Spanish Inter­ age decreasing Federal funds. Historically, the hired him to start up television's SIN, now national Network (SIN), now Univision. And Univision Two years later, Mr. Anselmo moved despite having cleared a cool $100 million Federal Government substantially underwrote when he sold his SIN shares five years ago, the costs of new transportation projects often to New York to manage SIN and oversee the he is far less Michael Douglas as Gordon with reimbursement grants of up to 90 per­ TV stations. Gekko than James Whitmore as Harry Tru­ cent. Today, the Federal Government's share At that time, Hispanics comprised less than man. of investment in transportation infrastructure is 5 percent of the U.S. population, and the only In his plush office on the second floor of a estimated to be only 30-40 percent of total in­ Spanish-language stations were on the UHF modern, red-brick low-rise in Greenwich, vestment. channels that most TV sets were not them Connecticut, the crusty, 65-year-old Anselmo Leveraging is accomplished in the State In­ equipped to receive. Mr. Anselmo, however, is dressed comfortably in an open-collared shirt and a pull-over sweater. Except for the frastructure Bank Act of 1995 by giving SIBs used his Mexican connections and experience halo of cigarette smoke from the Winstons the option of using Federal funds as a capital to build the business. By 1984, SIN had 400 he chain-smokes, he looks more ready for his reserve. The SIB may then borrow money in TV stations and cable affiliates and served the grandkids than for multimillion dollar busi­ the bond market and establish a significantly more than 15 million Hispanic people in the ness deals. larger loan fund. Another way of leveraging is United States who represented the fastest­ " I don't consider myself a businessman," to use the funds as a credit reserve for en­ growing segment of the population. SIN pro­ Anselmo says " I guess I'm just your classic, hancement and support of privately financed vided an alternative to the U.S. media, which basic promoter entrepreneur." did not pay too much attention to the Spanish That he ls, with a high-tech twist. Until projects by using reserve ratio accounting Anselmo came along, U.S. TV networks, methods. This maximizes Federal dollars. community or when it did, cast it in a less than news organizations, and banks needing to SIBS also maximize taxpayer dollars used favorable stereotype. transmit voice, data, or video internation­ for transportation in other ways. With SIBs, In 1986 SIN was under siege by the Federal ally had virtually no other avenue but this same money can be recycled numerous Communications Commission, which claimed Intelsat, a 15-satellite, 120-nation co-opera­ times for making several different loans for in­ that SIN's ownership violated rules against tive. Each member-nation has a signatory frastructure needs. Second, the initial Federal ownership of United States networks by organization, generally the government PTT investment is expanded with each new loan aliens. As a result, Mr. Anselmo abdicated his (postltelephone/telegraph) monopoly. In the when they are repaid with interest. position in 1986 and separated from his old United States, it's the Communications Sat­ ellite Corp., a publicly traded company cre­ A modern transportation infrastructure is a friend and partner Mr. Azcarraga. Instead of ated by an act of Congress in 1962 just for critical element for creating economic develop­ retiring, Mr. Anselmo founded Pan American this. Known as Comsat, it enjoys a legal mo­ ment and job growth. Additionally, these im­ Satellite Corp. [PanAmSat], the world's only nopoly. And just like nature feels about provements in our transportation networks private global satellite services company. To vacuums, Rene Anselmo abhors monopolies. September 29, 1995 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 27243 Spurred by the deregulatory climate of the Voice of America radio broadcasts, Anselmo others filed comments on his behalf with the 1980's, and flush from the sale of SIN, hooked up with a radio-show distributor Federal Communications Commission last Anselmo put up most of the $85 million need­ named Paul Talbot, and began a small syn­ February. ed to buy and launch his RCA-made satellite. dication company. When a television devel­ That prompted Intelsat to recommend dubbed P AS-1. It lifted off June 15, 1988 from oped, Talbot began buying syndication rights Anselmo be given 100 PSN circuits to use-an Kourou, French Guiana, via Arianespace, the to Americans shows and had them dubbed in amount Anselmo says is "like having a bil­ European private-rocket company-with Spanish; Anselmo would lease them to Mex­ lion dollars in your pockets and saying, Anselmo having no assured customers, and ico TV stations. Some years later, Emilio 'Here's a penny.'" He exaggerates, yet ac­ only about $40 million in insurance if the Azcarraga, founder of the Mexican TV net­ cording to spokespersons at both Intelsat darned thing blew up. work 'Televisa, S.A., hired Anselmo to start and the F.C.C., 100 circuits is, indeed, a pit­ Yet his pie in the sky paid off: Among up a division to export their programs to tance. other things, Pan American Satellite other Spanish-speaking countries. But the game seems destined to change. beamed this year's Academy Awards cere­ In 1961, Anselmo-still a Televisa em­ Orion Network Systems Inc. is close to mony overseas, live: handles a significant ployee-and other investors began buying launching its two satellites, and Anselmo is share of transatlantic news transmissions by UHF TV stations in the United States, and negotiating to order three. And chances are, ABC, CBS, CNN, and BBC; and channels fi­ pioneered Spanish broadcasting here. Over every bird will be booked: The last few years nancial data for Volvo, Citibank Corp, the course of 25 years, that core of stations have seen explosive growth in satellite news Latino, and others, Financial observers say grew into SIN/Univision, with 400 TV sta­ services, fax transmissions, video teleconfer­ Anselmo's privately held firm should surpass tions and cable affiliates. Yet since it was 20 encing, private telephone networks, and its projected 1991 revenue of $25 million. The percent owned by Azcarraga, Anselmo-a bank/credit data communication-the latter company is now well positioned in a tele­ U.S. native who ran it out of New York of which increased over 40-fold from 1970 to communications equipment-and-services City-had to divest himself because of a 1985, and could soon account for 40 percent of market that the U.S. Department of Com­ complicated federal issue over whether the all telecommunications traffic. merce predicts will be worth $1 trillion next network was foreign-owned-which was At present, however, it's still a poker game year. strictly forbidden. with an enormous ante. Anselmo's first sat­ Yet even with that big a market, why start The incident, to Anselmo, is an example of ellite cost a cut-rate $47 million; slightly such a risky, untested venture at age 61, bureaucracy and authority gone awry. more advanced ones are double that now. after having cashed in on a fortune? "Well, I Scrappy as ever, he sees the same red-tape "And launch costs have quadrupled," gotta do something." Anselmo protests. morass in Intelsat and Comsat. "It's like Anselmo says. "You have an $80 million sat­ "Satellites and broadcasting are so inte­ Communism and Socialism in Eastern Eu­ ellite, an $80 million launch, another $32 mil­ grally related, and with SIN I was an early rope," he grumbles. "You wonder how the lion for insurance-and then it's $10 million user of satellites, so it was just a natural ad­ people over there put up with that for 75 a year [operating and maintenance costs] for junct," he says, shrugging. "And the reason years." 13 years," the average life of a communica­ nobody ever did it before is nobody was ever He's probably overstating the case­ tions satellite. Now add in the cost of a sat­ allowed to do it." Intelsat has done much demonstrable good, ellite earthstation teleport in Homestead, This is so. It wasn't until 1984 that a Rock­ making telecommunication available to Florida, and 40 or so employees. ville, Maryland firm called Orion Network countries that otherwise couldn't afford it. Each bird Anselmo puts up will top out, he Systems began nudging the government for Yet Anselmo's correct that as in any monop­ figures, at $40 million in revenue a year. permission to launch a private, international oly situation, you can't go across the street "You're making money there," Anselmo telecommunications satellite (private do­ if you don't like the price or service. says. "But owning satellites is not a good mestic satellites are a separate and fairly Comsat charges a reported flat rate of business in itself. You have to develop serv­ common thing). Thusly nudged, President $2,637 an hour; Pan American Satellite, be­ ices. Let's say you're an airline. You want to Ronald Reagan signed a 1984 document called tween $1,000 and $2,400 an hour, depending on put in VSATs, these dishes for data, and Presidential Determination Act #85--2, allow­ usage based on volume per year, with most hook up travel agencies all over the place, so ing private satellites to compete in the customers paying, says Anselmo, about they can get into the computer via satellite. Intelsat market. $1,300. Even with a few hundred added at Now the airline doesn't want to operate that. " I immediately jumped in," Anselmo re­ each end for earthstation fees (included in So you provide that service: You install the calls, " because I knew all the satellite serv­ the comsat rate), Pan American Satellite is stations, take care of them, provide the sat­ ice we weren't getting-and the costs for a bargain. And to the joy of news organiza­ ellite transmission-there's money there." what was available were exorbitant because tions with breaking reports, Anselmo always "You don't do these things to make it was a monopoly market. The whole sys­ has a satellite transponder or two set aside money," Anselmo claims. "You do and you tem had to be changed," he says, "and it was for last-minute spot bookings. don't. I'm doing it to give me something to a nice, personally challenging thing to do." He's also fighting like a bulldog for access do, and I just love breaking up this whole Reynold Vincent Anselmo has had a life­ to the international telephone systems. monopolistic system-all these state-owned time of nice, personally challenging things Known as "public switched networks" telecommunications systems that don't pro­ to do. Born in Medford, Massachusetts, he (PSNs), these phone lines are used to trans­ vide good service in their countries and don't joined the Marine Corps at 16 and spent mit almost everything, from voice to data. let anyone else provide it. I'd just love to three-and-a-half years as a World War II tail­ The right to compete with Intelsat in this break up that system," he says, tilting his gunner, completing 37 combat missions in market would be a boon to Anselmo. How­ lance. the South Pacific. He came home to earn a ever, such access was specifically excluded theater and literature degree from the Uni­ from the Presidential Determination Act versity of Chicago in 1951, and to found a that allowed the formation of Pan American SALUTE TO THE SIKH NATION OF campus theater group called Tonight at Satellite in the first place. Not one to lie KHALISTAN 8:30-some of the core members later went on down in the face of a monopoly. Anselmo has to create the famous troupe, Second City. embarked on an ambitious, yet seemingly HON. WILLIAM 0. LIPINSKI "Rene and I lived side by side in basement quixotic campaign to remedy the situation. apartments," recalls acting teacher Paul Tired of writing lengthy missives to politi­ OF ILLINOIS Sills, who co-founded Second City and the cians and bureaucrats, which he feared were IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES two predecessor groups. "He was an interest­ not being read, Anselmo took out a paid ad­ Friday, September 29, 1995 ing man, full of details. Always wore white vertisement in The New York Times, to ad­ shoes and carried an umbrella; had some of dress the situation. But this was no staid po­ Mr. LIPINSKI. Mr. Speaker, today I would the Harvard Yard about him. What I learned litical ad. In the form of a 17-frame comic like to salute the Sikh nation of Khalistan on from Rene was that you could actually start strip, it featured Anselmo and his dog taking the eighth anniversary of its declaration of a theater-that you didn't need anybody's on well-heeled lobbyists (in football regalia) independence. The Sikh leadership declared permission." and in one panel depicts Anselmo as a Kurd­ Khalistan independent on October 7, 1987. By now it was the beat 1950s, the era of ish refugee. The cartoon culminates with Many of us have been long-time supporters Jack Kerouac's On the Road. Anselmo drift­ Anselmo making a plea for President Bush of Khalistan's struggle to achieve its rightful ed to Mexico. He liked it enough that after a to "strike a blow for global telecommuni­ place among the independent countries of the brief return to the States-where he was a cations liberalization. Lift the PSN restric­ guest director at the Pasadena Playhouse, tion now." world. Frankly, it is in America's best interest and met Mary Morton, his future wife-he Most of the U.S. telecommunications in­ to support the independence of Khalistan. returned to Mexico to live. dustry wants Anselmo and others to have the Upon achieving its independence, Khalistan After a $25-a-week stint dramatizing Time access to PSNs: Literally dozens of tele­ has promised to sign a friendship treaty with magazine stories for the U.S. government's communications users, satellite makers. and the United States, as opposed to occupying I 27244 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS September 29, 1995 Indian regime which votes against the Amer­ [From Heritage Foundation Study: India War, was found by the Heritage study to ican position in the United Nations 84 percent Abroad, May 5, 1995) have voted against the U.S. only 33 percent of the time. I am inserting an article from India THINK TANK LISTS INDIA'S U.N. VOTES AND of the time last year. It also said that of the Abroad of May 5, 1995, on this issue. As India RECEIPT OF AID 10 countries that voted with the U.S. the most, nine are former Soviet-bloc countries. deploys the Prithvi nuclear missile and contin­ A study by the Heritage Foundation, an in­ fluential conservative think tank in Wash­ The study noted that some 74 percent of U.S. ues development of the Trishul, in violation of foreign aid recipients voting in the 1994 U.S. international standards, it would help promote ington, has found that India is high on the list of the top 10 countries receiving Amer­ session did so against the U.S. a majority of America's interests in the region if we had a ican aid though it voted against the U.S. at the time. It said that of the 113 countries reliable, democratic ally which could serve as the United Nations, Aziz Haniffa writes. The that are foreign aid recipients and also mem­ a buffer between India and Pakistan. study noted that India, which is slated to re­ bers of the U.N., 95 of them voted against the But while strategic concerns are important, ceive over $155 million in U.S. aid this year, U.S. more often than Russia. they are not the best reason to support free­ voted against the U.S. last year at the U.N. It reported that the top 10 countries, head­ dom for Khalistan. We should support freedom Meanwhile, the World Bank is seeking to ed by India, that voted against the U.S. that for Khalistan because it is the right thing to do. convince industrial nations, specially the most would receive nearly $313 million in Currently, the Sikhs of Khalistan live under the U.S., that aid can be profitable, Ela Dutt re­ foreign aid in the fiscal year 1995. ports. All but one of America's top 10 largest re­ boot of brutal Indian oppression. This oppres­ cipients, which the report identified as Is­ sion has caused the deaths of more than TOP 10 COUNTRIES VOTING AGAINST THE UNITED STATES rael, voted against the U.S. a majority of the 120,000 Sikhs since India's brutal attack on AT THE U.N. AND TOTAL UNITED STATES FOREIGN AID time in the 1994 U.N. session. the Sikh Nation's holiest shrine, the Golden While acknowledging that while there are FOR FISCAL YEAR 1995 Temple at Amritsar, in June 1984. Thousands many reason why a country may vote with of Sikhs have been arrested, tortured and U.N. or against the U.S. at the U.N., Johnson con­ killed by the brutal Indian regime. Thousands votes tended that " clearly the amount of aid they against Fiscal year receive from the U.S. is not one of them." of others have simply disappeared, never to United 1995 aid Thus, he asserted in his report, " If the vot­ be heard from again. In some cases, their States in 1994 ing record of an aid recipient at the U.N. is families have been waiting for several years [Percent] any record of whether countries are serving for word of their whereabouts. Our own State U.S. interests-and champions of foreign aid Ind ia .. 84 $155,479 ,000 Department reported in 1994 that between Laos 80 2.000 ,000 must conclude that it is-then the U.S. is 1991 and 1993, over 41,000 cash bounties China 77 771 .000 not getting its money's worth." Laba non ...... 71 9,195,000 were handed out to police officers as a reward Burundi . 70 15,772 ,000 for killing Sikhs. In November, the Indian Sri Lanka .... . 70 35 ,872 ,000 TOP 10 COUNTRIES VOTING WITH THE UNITED STATES AT Zimbabwe ...... 70 31 ,729,000 THE UNITED NATIONS newspaper Hitavada reported that the late Algeria ...... 69 75,000 governor of Punjab, Surendra Nath, had been Angola ...... 69 5,000,000 Percent of votes Fiscal year Ghana ...... 69 58 ,587 ,000 against United 1995 paid the equivalent of $1 .5 billion to organize aid States in 1994 and support covert terrorist activities in Pun­ STUDY LINKS U.N. VOTING WITH AID jab, Khalistan, and in neighboring Kashmir. I (By Aziz Haniffa) I. Israel ...... 5 $3 ,003 ,000 ,000 am again entering this report into the RECORD 2. Georgia ...... 10 75.000 WASHINGTON.-A study by the Heritage 3. Slovak Republic .. 20 1.580.000 so that my colleagues can see clearly the true Foundation, an influential conservative 4. Hungary ..... 20 3,420 .000 nature of Indian democracy. 5. Czech Republic .. 21 1.954,000 think tank here, particularly in Republican 6. Poland ...... 22 4,068.000 One definition of insanity is doing the same circles, has found that India headed the list 7. Bulgaria ... .. 22 1.682,000 thing over and over and expecting different re­ of the top 10 countries receiving U.S. aid, 8. Albania ...... 22 1,249,000 9. Moldova 23 1.011 ,000 sults. Despite years of evidence that their re­ while voting against the United States in the 10. Slovenia ..... 24 125,000 pression has only strengthened the Sikh Na­ United Nations. tion's determination to liberate Khalistan, the The study, written by Bryan T. Johnson, a He wrote that these voting records dem­ Indian regime continues to increase the brutal­ policy analyst, with the foundation, noted onstrate that an overwhelming majority of that India, which is slated to receive over ity and tyranny in a futile effort to scare the the recipients of U.S. foreign aid fail to sup­ $155 million in U.S. assistance in the fiscal Sikh Nation into submitting to India's brutal port U.S. interests abroad, adding, " In fact, year 1995, cast its ballot in opposition to the data show that some of these countries rule. So great is the Indian regime's fear of the America 84 percent of the time last year at actually undermine U.S. policies abroad." Sikh Nation that when Sikh leader Simranjit the U.N. "That is as often as Cuba," the re­ The study said that this information begs Singh Mann called for a peaceful movement to port said. the question: Why is the U.S. spending so liberate Khalistan, he was arrested and held in much money on countries who care little illegal detention for 6 months. So great is their TOP 10 LARGEST RECIPIENTS OF UNITED STATES FOREIGN about America's interests abroad? Con­ fear that when Jaswant Singh Khalra, general AID AND THEIR VOTING RECORD sequently, the report urged that when for­ secretary of the Human Rights Wing, eign aid is scrutinized as a target for cutting U.N. votes the federal budget, " Congress would do well Shiromani Akali Dal issued a report showing aga inst that the regime had arrested, tortured, and Fiscal year 1995 United to look further into these numbers." aid States in It said, " Not only has foreign aid failed at killed 25,000 young Sikh men, then declared 1994 [Per-· its primary mission of promoting economic their bodies unidentified and cremated them, cent] development, it often has failed, too, at sup­ the police kidnapped Mr. Khalra and made Israel ...... $3.003 ,800 ,000 5 porting America's national interests him disappear like so many before him. These Egypt 2,121.729.000 85 abroad." India .. 155,479,000 / 54 The U.S. Agency for International Devel­ are merely two of the most recent examples of Peru .. 150 , 516 , 00 ~, 55 India tyranny in occupied Khalistan. There are Bolivia . 134.178.0Qu 58 opment, which has come under heavy criti­ so many other examples, large and small, that Bangladesh 112,679,000 64 cism since Republicans took control of Con­ Ethiopia 92 .lftB.OOO 51 gress in November, with Sen. Jesse Helms, it would take me the rest of the session to list Haiti ...... 8 ~ 813 , 000 57 South Afr ica ...... , '82,463 ,000 58 North Carolina Republican and chairman of them. Philippines ...... , 74 ,004,000 61 the Foreign Relations Committee, calling for There is only one way to secure freedom for its abolition, dismissed the findings of the the Sikh Nation; a sovereign and independent According to the document, India was fol­ Heritage report. Khalistan. Only by supporting independence lowed closely by Laos (80 percent anti-U.S. USAID said in a statement that " to use re­ for Khalistan can the United States, the bas­ voting record, while receiving $2 million in corded votes in the United Nations as an in­ tion of freedom for the world, help to insure U.S. aid); China (77 percent, $771,000); Leb­ dication of support for American interests is freedom in the Indian subcontinent. It is time anon (71 percent, $9.1 million); Burundi (70 a red herring." percent, $15.7 million); Sir Lanka (70 percent, for our government to speak out in support of It said the figures released by Johnson's $35.8 million); Zimbabwe (70 per cent, $31.7 report " do not reflect the overall voting pic­ freedom for Khalistan and the other nations million); Algeria (69 percent, $75,000); Angola ture" of U.S. aid recipients, and noted that living under Indian misrule. Until then, I hope (69 percent, $5 million), and Ghana (69 per­ 77.4 percent of U.N. votes are determined by my colleagues will join me in congratulating cent, $56 million). By cont rast, Russia, which consensus, leaving less than one-quarter of the Sikh Nation on Khalistani independence as part of the Soviet Union confronted the its votes to be resolved by recorded votes. day. U.S. on nearly every issue during the Cold Consequently, the statement argued, the fact September 29, 1995 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 27245 that countries often side with the United [From the Hitavada, Nov. 6, 1994) of the all time high-profile top Akali leader States during consensus votes are ignored by SURENDRA NATH PAID TO FAN MILITANCY? and the former Punjab Finance Minister Mr. the Heritage report. (By Sukhbir Osan) Balwant Singh who was gunned down by The statement also said a country's U.N. CHANDIGARH, November 5.-Was the late " terrorists" in a broad day light. Mr. voting record " ls only one dimension of its Punjab Governor, Mr. Surendra Nath, who Bakhsish Singh was immediately suspended relations with the United States," emphasiz­ died in a plane crash with nine family mem­ after the ghastly murder of Mr. Balwant ing, "Bilateral economic, strategic and polit­ bers, behind the thousands of killings in Singh. But with the advent of Mr. Surendra ical issues are often more directly important Punjab and Kashmir through a third agency? Nath as the Governor of Punjab, Mr. to U.S. interests." According to highly placed sources, the Bakhsish Singh, a Nath confidant, re-ap­ Union Government had made available a peared on the scene and enjoyed a very easy However, Johnson in an interview with huge amount of Rs. 4500 crore to Mr. access to Mr. Surendra Nath even at "odd" India Abroad argued that it is the recorded Surendra Nath, IPS, who held many a pres­ hours and was "well informed" of all the "se- votes that matter and not the consensus tigious post from time to time, to " prop up" cret missions" of the late Governor. · votes that simply deal " with minor issues re­ terrorism in Punjab and Kashmir in a bid to Though the Union Home Minister, Mr. S.B. lated to procedural, administrative things." defame the Punjab and Kashmir militants. Chavan has denied that currency has been He asserted that the recorded votes are Both the Union Home Minister Mr. S.B. seized from the Punjab Raj Bhavan, he has what "deal with the big issues like extending Chavan and the Internal Security Minister further complicated the issue by saying that the embargo on Cuba, Bosnia, things like Mr. Rajesh Pilot were well aware of the fact only the Prime Minister Mr. Rao could say that, and even in the U.S. Congress it is the that Mr. Nath had very successfully infil­ anything about the "seizures" made from recorded votes that analysts and pollsters al­ trated "officials" of the Punjab and Kashmir the Raj Bhavan. ways look at." Government into various terrorist groups. Though the veteran CPI leader and the What is further intriguing the minds of the former Punjab Minister, Mr. Satyapal Dang Johnson ridiculed the agency's contention as well as the Khalistan protagonist Mr. as a " poor way of arguing," saying that the people of Punjab is the ignorance being feigned by the Government of India, espe­ Simranjit Singh Mann have asked for a CBI recorded votes on particular issues " is where probe into the Punjab Raj Bhavan seizures, the distinction can be made very clearly, un­ cially its Home Ministry regarding the " sei­ zures" made from "Punjab Raj Bhawan" the Government of India is maintaining a like consensus votes." He denied that he was studied silence. Meanwhile, a Human Rights being judgmental or specifically identifying after the demise of Mr. Nath. The total " col­ lection" amounts to Rupees 800 crore inclu­ protagonist and an advocate of the Punjab individual countries, declaring, " One of the and Haryana High Court has filed a written last things I would want to do is to say that sive of cash, jewelry, and other immovable property. In fact, according to sources, this petition in the Supreme Court for a CBI foreign aid should be used to try to affect the probe into the matter. voting records of various countries in the "body" seems to be a part of the amount of Rs. 4500 crore which was placed at the dis­ According to sources, the list of seizures U.N." He said the rationale for the study was prepared by intelligence agencies is very essentially to rebut the Clinton administra­ posal of Mr. Surendra Nath to root out ter­ rorism. long and is consisting of Rupees llO crore in tion's contention that there was a connec­ Mr. Surendra Nath played an all important cash, jewelry worth Rupees 40 crore, immov­ tion " between our foreign aid dollars spent role to give strength to the hitherto lesser able property worth Rupees 650 crore, var­ and America's national interest being sup­ ious poll ti cal bungalows and farm houses and ported by the foreign aid recipients." known C.I.S.F. (Central Industrial Security Force) and it is being alleged that some of above all his attempt to grab land near Kullu Congressional sources, however, acknowl­ " its" men were used to kill innocent persons at a throw away price of Rupees 8 crore. edged that the Heritage study was " bad news including the family members of the Punjab The Prime Minister, these sources main­ for India," and that when Congress recon­ police personnel as well as teachers, doctors, tain, ls annoyed with both Mr. Chawan and venes, India critics on Capitol Hill like Rep. engineers, media men and political personal­ Mr. Pilot since he feels that their infighting Dan Burton, Indiana Republican, would use ities. is behind all this "leakage" to media persons the report as fodder to justify their attacks A " suspended" police official Bakhsish and may have a " damaging influence" on the on India and to call for cuts in U.S. develop­ Singh remained very close to Mr. Surendra Congress I performance in the ensuing elec­ ment aid to that country. Nath. Mr. Singh was the security in charge tion being held in the Southern States.