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named him a Carnegie Scholar in 1999 largely TRIBUTE TO DEDICATED MEM- Appropriations Committee and KAREN THUR- for completely redesigning an important intro- BERS OF THE WEST BOYLSTON MAN made her mark by being the sixth woman ductory chemistry class. The redesign led to FIRE DEPARTMENT to serve on the Ways and Means Committee. greater student success and engagement of I am certain their leadership will be missed by the constituents of Florida’s 5th, 13th , and the students, and the course is considered a HON. JAMES P. McGOVERN 17th Congressional districts. For myself, I can OF MASSACHUSETTS leading example of the trend toward peer-led certainly say that their friendship and accom- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES curricula. plishments in the House will be sorely missed Professor Jacobs has also combined the Thursday, November 14, 2002 and I know that they will continue to succeed fields of chemistry and service learning. He Mr. MCGOVERN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in their chosen paths after their distinguished created a course in which students and com- to pay tribute to Chief Ron Goodale, Deputy service in the House. munity partners evaluate lead contamination in Chief Alvin Barakian, Deputy Chief Thomas J. I am proud to have known and worked with Congressmen CARRIE MEEK, DAN MILLER, and area homes. He is a fellow with the Center for Welsh, Chief Duncan Gillies, Firefighter, Paul Henault, and Chief Aaron Goodale, III from the KAREN THURMAN, and I ask my Congressional Social Concerns where he focuses on other colleagues to join me in paying tribute and methods of integrating community service into town of West Boylston, Massachusetts who have retired after many years of dedicated saying goodbye to these dear friends. God- the curriculum. One of his colleagues has de- service with the West Boylston Fire Depart- speed to them. scribed him as ‘‘the kind of teacher who never ment. f stops growing, thinking, and changing.’’ When These men put their lives on the line every FIX FLAWED MEDICARE PHYSI- community service has become essential to day to protect the citizens of West Boylston. CIAN REIMBURSEMENT RATE America’s fabric, it is encouraging to know Because of their efforts through the years, there are still important contributors from such many lives and a great deal of property have HON. TODD TIAHRT been saved. Countless times these brave men a prestigious university contributing to this ef- OF KANSAS fort. have entered burning buildings or responded IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES as Emergency Medical Technicians in order to Another outstanding educator to receive this save lives. Thursday, November 14, 2002 award is Alicia Juarrero who is being awarded The town of West Boylston is very fortunate Mr. TIAHRT. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to the Outstanding Community College Professor to have an outstanding fire department. As we encourage my fellow Members of Congress to of the Year award. She has been a professor all know—and as the tragedies of September act to fix the flawed Medicare physician reim- of philosophy since 1975 at Prince George’s 11th reminded us—the job of a firefighter is bursement rate that is developing into a crisis Community College in Largo, Maryland. She not an easy one. It takes a special person to for our nation’s physicians and seniors. Last has created an honors colloquium called perform the duties required of firefighters. That January, Medicare’s flawed formula dictated a ‘‘Minds, Brains, and Machines’’ at the college. duty involves one risking one’s life every day. 5.4 percent cut in already inadequate reim- She teaches a philosophy module in the Na- Through the years, these men and their col- bursement rates for physicians. Unless we do something today, a second cut of 4.4 percent tional Endowment for The Humanities that leagues have performed admirably. Their com- will go into effect on January 1st. Many physi- uses a college-level humanities course to munity is grateful for their work, and so am I. Mr. Speaker, it is a pleasure to recognize cians around the country have already been bring the poor out of poverty and into their these outstanding men, and I know the entire forced to refuse new Medicare patients or face communities. U.S House of Representatives joins me in ex- bankruptcy. In my state of Kansas—a rural The third distinguished professor from my tending our best wishes to them and their fam- state already medically underserved—physi- home state of Indiana is James Adams for ilies for a happy and healthy retirement. cians have lost money, but of more concern is Outstanding Baccalaureate College Professor f that one survey of physicians in Kansas showed that 24 percent of them were not tak- of the Year. He has served Manchester Col- PAYING TRIBUTE TO DEPARTING ing new Medicare patients. It bothers me to lege in North Manchester, Indiana for forty-two FLORIDA CONGRESSMEN think of how high that number will rise if we do years. He has been an exchange professor to not act. Germany and Spain, and was instrumental in HON. ILEANA ROS-LEHTINEN This problem is due to bureaucratic mis- creating study-abroad programs on his cam- OF FLORIDA calculations when creating the payment for- pus. mula. The formula needs to be fixed. and we IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Finally, another renowned professor being should grant CMS the ability to do so before Thursday, November 14, 2002 the second cut goes into effect. honored is Francisco Jimenez for Outstanding Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN Mr. Speaker, it is with 355 of us, on both sides of the aisle, co- Master’s University and College Professor of a mixture of sadness and enthusiasm that I sponsored Rep. MICHAEL BILIRAKIS’ bill to fix the Year. He is the Faye Boyle Professor in bid farewell to friends and colleagues, CARRIE this problem. The White House supports fixing the Department of Modem Languages and Lit- MEEK, DAN MILLER, and KAREN THURMAN as the formula. CMS Director Scully has stated eratures at Santa Clara University and is the they prepare to end their service in the United that fixing the formula is a top priority. We director of the university’s Ethnic Studies Pro- States Congress. have strong support and a ready solution to fix gram. He has taught at Santa Clara University I am sad because I have worked with these this problem. since 1973 where he has garnered teaching extraordinary individuals in Congress since This is no ‘‘Chicken Little’’ story. Without awards as well as honors for publication and 1992 when they were first elected to the Congressional action, the sky will fall in, doc- tors will be unable to participate in Medicare special service to the campus and community. House, but I am also excited for them as they embark on a new journey. and our seniors will be left without care. I urge He has also created an outreach program I have had the distinct pleasure of not only you not to close the 107th session of Con- with a local high school called the Eastside serving with Congressmen MEEK and THUR- gress without addressing this critical issue. Future Teachers Project to encourage histori- MAN here in the House, but also in the Florida f cally under-represented students to become legislature. DAN MILLER then made the Florida CHINA WILL ATTACK AMERICA teachers. Congressional delegation even stronger when Mr. Speaker, I commend these four profes- he joined the House in 1992. I believe that throughout their tenure in the HON. BOB SCHAFFER sors for their incredible contribution to the OF COLORADO House these Members have dutifully served world’s most important profession: teaching. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES their districts, the state of Florida, and indeed They have set an example which all educators the nation by working on the myriad of issues Thursday, November 14, 2002 should be proud to follow. that have faced us during these last ten years. Mr. SCHAFFER. Mr. Speaker, I previously CARRIE MEEK and DAN MILLER were an impor- submitted remarks concerning America’s de- tant boost to Florida with their service on the fense against China, North Korea and Iraq.

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But we have yet to deploy a defense Today, as the Bush administration considers interests. against intermediate or long-range ballistic cutting the acquisition of F–22 stealth fighters As mentioned in my previous remarks, in missiles, or a defense capable of intercepting and F–35 Joint Strike Fighters, China’s sur- December 1999 China’s Defense Minister, ballistic missiles in their boost phase. face-to-air missile (SAM) technology is ad- General Chi Haotian, declared war ‘‘is inevi- While, for example, on October 14, 2002 we vancing based on Russian SAMS, which are table’’ between China and the United States. completed the fifth successful interception test reportedly capable of intercepting stealth air- He noted, ‘‘The issue is that the Chinese of a ground-based interceptor against an craft, and pose a difficult defense for F–15 armed forces must control the initiative in this ICBM target and decoys, we have yet to de- and F–16 fighters. war.’’ Outlined in my remarks were consider- ploy a defense that can intercept ICBMs. We have yet to develop hypersonic aero- ations for the United States in recognizing Chi- Instead, we have canceled several effective space vehicles even though they have been na’s threat and our ability to control initiative ballistic missile defense programs since the proposed since the 1960’s. No small part of during battle. Yet there are several other mat- 1991 Persian Gulf War. In 1993 the Clinton our failure to build aerospace vehicles—mili- ters of equal importance that must be consid- administration canceled Brilliant Pebbles, a tary space planes—may be attributed to a re- ered by U.S. leaders and officials influencing program for building space-based interceptors luctance to embrace the Space Age, including policy regarding China and its oppressive Peo- that could intercept theater and long-range its applications for ballistic missile defense and ple’s Liberation Army (PLA). ballistic missiles. In 2001 the younger Bush long-range strike vehicles. OIL BELT STORM administration canceled Navy Area Wide, TECHNOLOGY Planning for PLA aggression as well as which would provide coverage similar to Pa- Research and development has lagged for planning for an invasion of Iraq must consider triot-3 but based on Aegis ships. In 2002 we years, especially in physics, engineering, and the flow and supply of oil. From China’s per- all but canceled the Space-Based Laser, end- aerospace. Our development and application spective, the flow of oil from Indonesia, the ing its existence as an active program when it of high-energy laser technology has been hin- Middle East, and potentially Russia must be could provide a very effective boost-phase de- dered by a lack of willingness to use this tech- assured to support its continued economic fense with global coverage in contrast to the nology, whether for ballistic-missile defense or growth, which is needed to maintain the legit- limited coverage of the Air Borne Laser. anti-satellite operations, although the Air imacy of its communist government. Without For over a decade we have cut effective Borne Laser program would be an exception— oil, China’s economic growth may be com- ballistic missile defense programs, especially the Air Force sponsored its development for promised. restricting space-based defenses. This regres- tactical air superiority as well as missile de- In this regard, U.S. diplomacy with Sudan sive policy continues today. The proposed fense. may be cast in a new light. We may seek to ground-based interceptor for a national missile Our use of lasers—directed energy weap- supplant Chinese oil interests. While other defense, while absorbing billions of dollars, will ons—could be quickened. For example, in- considerations need to be factored into our di- afford only a modest capability. It will, for ex- stead of consigning the high-energy gas- plomacy such as its civil war, it may be asked ample, be less capable and more expensive chemical Alpha laser used in the Space-Based if a more humane treatment of the inhabitants than Brilliant Pebbles, and be susceptible to Laser program to a museum or trash bin, as of the south could be given to respect private decoys and countermeasures directed at its is perhaps contemplated by the Missile De- property rights if a U.S.-led initiative were es- ground-based radar and centralized command fense Agency, we should build such a de- tablished. It is noteworthy how the Sudanese and control center. fense. We should use advanced technology, government did proffer cooperation for the The deployment of Patriot-3, a very modest not throw it away. capture of Al Qaeda terrorists, but its offer accomplishment for ten years of development, The use of medium-power lasers in aircraft, was turned down by the Clinton administra- does not compensate for the proliferation of equipping them with another countermeasure tion. ballistic missiles that has occurred since the against SAMs or air-to-air missiles could be We should ask ourselves about our ability to 1991 Persian Gulf War. Since 1991 North hastened. Realizing the potential of lasers to defend the supply of oil from the Middle East Korea has built and tested the long-range irradiate the heat-seeking element of a SAM and Persian Gulf, and the development of new Taepo Dong ballistic missile that can reach or air-to-air missile, Russia is planning to supplies of oil, perhaps from equatorial Africa the United States. Iran has developed the in- equip jet fighters with laser pods. China’s use to develop alternatives to the problematic Mid- termediate-range Shahab-3, and is developing of laser technology for anti-satellite or air-de- dle East. In this light, our relationships with Af- the Shahab-4 with even longer range. China fense applications should not be discounted. rican countries, and Latin American neighbors has engaged in a ballistic missile buildup of all In July, 2002, a Department of Defense report and Mexico may be given a new impetus. In types with improved accuracy. The prolifera- on the PLA noted how it excels in lasers. fact, I just returned yesterday from the Repub- tion of ballistic missiles has extended to India Other technological developments could be lic of Cote d’Ivoire where I held meetings with and Pakistan, creating conditions for a nuclear highlighted, including our reluctance to build President Laurent Gbagbo, his Prime Minister exchange. With the exception of the draw military space vehicles with rapid launch ac- and Members of Parliament. The recent dis- down of the former Soviet arsenal, the ballistic cess. Both NASA and the Air Force declined covery of significant off-shore oil fields there missile threat has increased, and Russia’s to finish development of the X–33, leaving be- have the potential to dramatically reshape the missiles are still capable of massive destruc- hind another half-finished reusable rocket pro- economic strength of the region. tion. gram like the DC–X/Delta Clipper. An empha- The question of foreign oil supplies should NEW WEAPONS sis on space technology and reusable launch affect our planning for naval strength, espe- As the PLA began its transformation in the vehicles is needed to counter the PLA, which cially escort vessels that could protect oil tank- late 1980’s, recognizing the technological im- recognizes the importance of establishing su- ers and convoys in time of war. This planning petus of President Reagan’s Strategic De- periority in space. may embrace domestic policy on oil and gas fense Initiative and the importance of tech- SUMMARY production and exploration, and the develop- nology in the 1991 Persian Gulf War, we In World War II, Germany defeated France ment of alternative energy sources as well as began a procurement holiday, living off our using blitzkrieg warfare. The French Army was the efficient use of coal. forces from the Gulf War. demoralized by its lightning attacks while the BALLISTIC MISSILE DEFENSE We reduced the acquisition of new weap- British escaped at Dunkirk. The PLA has de- One of the lessons of the 1991 Persian Gulf ons. We cut, for example, the number of B– veloped a similar but modem capability for War was the need for more effective ballistic 2 bombers from 132 to 22. In ballistic missile lightning attacks, planning to seize and retain missile defenses. The success of the im- defense, we denigrated Brilliant Pebbles from the initiative. Surprise is key to its planning to proved Patriot-2 was incomplete. Its range approval for acquisition in 1991 to a follow-on launch a sudden, powerful blow. was limited. It was a single-layer defense. It technology, leading to its termination in 1993. The tools the PLA will use in the spearhead could not intercept Scuds during their boost In 1995 or earlier, when we could have en- of its attack—ballistic missiles, high-energy la- phase. gaged major aerospace contractors to build a sers, and information warfare—are tools

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Mr. Speaker, I urge my col- gage China—the resulting depth of warfare LAN PUBLIC SERVICE AWARD leagues to read ‘‘You are a Suspect’’ by Wil- would be the same magnitude as found in liam Safire in today’s New York Times. Mr. World War II. Not a minor skirmish as in Spe- HON. DARRELL E. ISSA Safire, who has been one of the media’s most cial Forces deployed in Afghanistan, or a re- consistent defenders of personal privacy, de- play of the 1991 Persian Gulf War, war with OF tails the Defense Department’s plan to estab- China would involve an all-out commitment to IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES lish a system of ‘‘Total Information Aware- victory and the re-allocation of federal re- ness.’’ According to Mr. Safire, once this sys- Thursday, November 14, 2002 tem is implemented, no American will be able sources to achieve that victory. For these reasons I wish to note for the Mr. ISSA. Mr. Speaker, I rise to share some to use the internet to fill a prescription, sub- scribe to a magazine, buy a book, send or re- record that we are woefully unprepared for the news about our former colleague Ron Pack- ceive e-mail, or visit a web site free from the more serious and eminent war. As detestable ard. On October 30, President Bush signed prying eyes of government bureaucrats. Fur- as Saddam Hussein is, Iraq lacks the tools for into law H.R. 4794, which designated the thermore, individual internet transactions will a long-distance, preemptive strike as are pos- United States Postal Service located at 1895 be recorded in ‘‘a virtual centralized grand sessed by the PLA. Avenida Del Oro in Oceanside, California, as the Ronald C. Packard Post Office Building. I database.’’ Implementation of this project f would shred the Fourth Amendment’s require- believe that naming this post office in honor of ment that the government establish probable TRIBUTE TO STATE SENATOR Mr. Packard’s service and leadership is a fit- cause and obtain a search warrant before RICHARD H. FINAN ting tribute to a dedicated public servant. snooping into the private affairs of its citizens. The San Diego Association of Governments I hope my colleagues read Mr. Safire’s article HON. DAVID L. HOBSON (SANDAG) has joined the President and Con- and support efforts to prevent the implementa- OF OHIO gress in recognizing Ron’s career by awarding tion of this program, including repealing any IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Mr. Packard the first annual Gloria McClellan legislation weakening privacy protections that Thursday, November 14, 2002 Public Service Award. The award, which will Congress may inadvertently have passed in be presented annually, honors the local elect- Mr. HOBSON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to the rush to complete legislative business this ed leader that best exemplifies Gloria year. pay tribute to Ohio State Senate President McClellan’s commitment and dedication to Richard H. Finan, who is retiring after 30 service. As the Mayor of my hometown, I can [New York Times, Nov. 14, 2002] years of distinguished service to the people of personally attest to the contributions Gloria YOU ARE A SUSPECT the State of Ohio. McClellan has made to the community and the (By William Safire) Whether it was managing the state’s $45 San Diego region. Washington—If the Homeland Security Act billion two-year budget or restoring the State- is not amended before passage, here is what The San Diego Association of Governments house to its original grandeur, Dick Finan has will happen to you: Every purchase you serves as a forum for decisionmaking on always seen the big picture and been guided make with a credit card, every magazine transportation, land use, the economy, envi- subscription you buy and medical prescrip- by his unwavering principles and love of his ronment, and criminal justice. Earlier this year tion you fill, every Web site you visit and e- home state and its people. the SANDAG Board of Directors, composed of mail you send or receive, every academic Dick Finan was a key figure in passing land- mayors, council members, and supervisors grade you receive, every bank deposit you mark ethics reforms and was a tremendous from each of the San Diego region’s 19 local make, every trip you book and every event help to me on health care reforms I was spon- you attend—all these transactions and com- governments, established an award to honor soring in the Committee on Health, Human munications will go into what the Defense the 29-year public service legacy of Vista Services and the Aging. Dick also will be long Department describes as ‘‘a virtual, central- Mayor Gloria McClellan. remembered for his tireless work in the res- ized grand database.’’ With over 30 years of public service, Mr. To this computerized dossier on your pri- toration of the Ohio Statehouse and its annex, vate life from commercial sources, add every and in creating a unified organization to pre- Packard was the perfect candidate to receive the Gloria McClellan Public Service Award. piece of information that government has serve and maintain all the facilities on Capitol about you—passport application, driver’s li- Square. Ron Packard has been active in local civic cense and bridge toll records, judicial and di- The Statehouse restoration had been dis- and business affairs and his leadership vorce records, complaints from nosy neigh- cussed for years, but for one reason or an- brought him to the forefront of regional issues. bors to the F.B.I., your lifetime paper trail other, the plans were always shelved. When Ron Packard’s legacy as a public servant is plus the latest hidden camera surveillance— Dick was put in charge of the project, he did characterized by hard work, honesty, leader- and you have the supersnoop’s dream: a ship and patriotism. ‘‘Total Information Awareness’’ about every what needed to be done to save the building U.S. citizen. for future generations while being a good Representative Packard began his public This is not some far-out Orwellian sce- steward of taxpayer money. Dick made sure service in the , which he nario. It is what will happen to your personal that the project was done in the interest of his- entered upon graduation from dental school in freedom in the next few weeks if John torical accuracy, and not to create a palace for 1957. Ron was elected to his first public post Poindexter gets the unprecedented power he the comfort of state legislators. in 1962 and held various local government po- seeks. Remember Poindexter? Brilliant man, first In Columbus, Dick Finan has been guided sitions until he was elected to Congress on November 2, 1982. During Ron’s 18 years on in his class at the Naval Academy, later by faith and family and never chosen the earned a doctorate in physics, rose to na- trappings of office over the importance of Capitol Hill he always made it a priority to sup- tional security adviser under President Ron- being at home with his family. Dick is a true port local projects that were important to his ald Reagan. He had this brilliant idea of se- gentleman and leader, and I am proud to call constituents. cretly selling missiles to Iran to pay ransom him my friend. Mr. Speaker, I commend SANDAG for es- for hostages, and with the illicit proceeds to As Ohio’s Seventh District Representative to tablishing this award to honor Mayor Gloria illegally support contras in Nicaragua. A jury convicted Poindexter in 1990 on five the Congress of the United States, I take this McClellan’s public service. I also join felony counts of misleading Congress and opportunity to join with members of the Ohio SANDAG in congratulating my friend, Ron making false statements, but an appeals delegation to honor the efforts and the many Packard, for his faithful public service to the court overturned the verdict because Con- outstanding achievements of State Senator people of California and on winning this pres- gress had given him immunity for his testi- Richard H. Finan. His many contributions as a tigious award. mony. He famously asserted, ‘‘The buck

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