January 28, 1991 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD-HOUSE 2303 HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES-Monday, January 28, 1991 The House met at 12 noon. S. Con. Res. 4, S. Con. Res. 5, and S. Con. Trustees of the John F. Kennedy Cen­ The Reverend Dr. Ronald F. Chris­ Res. 6; and that the Senate made appoint­ ter for the Performing Arts the follow­ tian, Office of the Bishop, Evangelical ments to the Interparliamentary Union and ing Members on the part of the House: the Mexico-U.S. Interparliamentary Group. Mr. YATES of Illinois; Lutheran Church in America, Washing­ With great respect, I am, ton, DC, offered the following prayer: Sincerely yours, Mr. WILSON of Texas; and 0 God, we pray; DONNALD K. ANDERSON, Mr. MCDADE of Pennsylvania. Grant Your mighty aid to the efforts Clerk, House of Representatives. of people everywhere in their continued struggle to establish peace in Your APPOINTMENT AS MEMBER OF world. ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES PAGE BOARD May Your protective care be upon all The SPEAKER. The Chair desires to who risk their own lives and safety on announce that pursuant to clause 4 of The SPEAKER laid before the House behalf of others. rule I, the Speaker signed the following the following communication from the Give strength of purpose to those enrolled bills on Friday, January 25, Honorable ROBERT H. MICHEL, Repub­ who lead. 1991: lican leader: Enlighten all who sit in council; es­ R.R. 3. An act to amend title 38, United HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, pecially we pray for those who gather States Code, to revise, effective as of Janu­ WASHINGTON, DC, in this Chamber. ary 1, 1991, the rates of disability compensa­ January 24, 1991. Transform the hearts of people by tion for veterans with service-connected dis­ Hon. THOMAS s. FOLEY, Your gracious will, that we may be abilities and the rates of dependency and in­ Speaker of the House, House of Representatives, Washington, DC. able to-- demnity compensation for survivors of such veterans; and DEAR MR. SPEAKER: Following is my selec­ Exalt peace over war; tion for appointment to the House of Rep­ Service over glory; H.R. 4. An act to extend the time for per­ forming certain acts under the Internal Rev­ resentatives Page Board: Justice over gain; and enue laws for individuals performing services Representative Bill Emerson (MO). Righteousness over expediency. as part of the Desert Shield Operations. Thank you. Amen. Sincerely, RoBERT H. MICHEL, APPOINTMENT AS MEMBERS OF Republican Leader. THE JOURNAL BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF HARRY The SPEAKER. The Chair has exam­ S. TRUMAN SCHOLARSHIP FOUN- APPOINTMENT AS MEMBERS OF ined the Journal of the last day's pro­ DATION HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ceedings and announces to the House The SPEAKER. Pursuant to the pro- PAGE BOARD his approval thereof. visions of section 5(b) of Public Law 93- The SPEAKER. Pursuant to section Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Jour­ 642, the Chair appoints as members of 127 of Public Law 97-377, the Chair ap­ nal stands approved. the Board of Trustees of the Harry S. points as members of the House of Rep­ Truman Scholarship Foundation the resentatives Page Board the following PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE following Members on the part of the Members of the House: House: Mr. KlLDEE of Michigan; and The SPEAKER. The gentleman from Mr. SKELTON of Missouri, and Mr. TOWNS of New York. Nebraska [Mr. BARRETT] will please Mr. COLEMAN of Missouri. come forward and lead the House in the Pledge of Allegiance. APPOINTMENT AS MEMBERS OF Mr. BARRETT led the Pledge of Alle­ APPOINTMENT AS MEMBERS OF BOARD OF REGENTS OF SMITH­ giance as follows: BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF INSTI­ SONIAN INSTITUTION I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the Unit­ TUTE OF AMERICAN INDIAN AND ed States of America, and to the Republic for The SPEAKER. Pursuant to the pro­ ALASKA NATIVE CULTURE AND visions of 20 U.S.C. 42 and 43, the Chair which it stands, one nation under God, indi­ ARTS DEVELOPMENT visible, with liberty and justice for all. appoints as members of the Board of The SPEAKER. Pursuant to the pro­ Regents of the Smithsonian Institution visions of section 1505 of Public Law 99- the following Members on the part of COMMUNICATION FROM THE 498, the Chair appoints to the Board of the House: CLERK OF THE HOUSE Trustees of the Institute of American Mr. WHITTEN of Mississippi; The SPEAKER laid before the House Indian and Alaska Native Culture and Mr. MINETA of California; and the following communication from the Arts Development the following Mem­ Mr. CONTE of Massachusetts. Clerk of the House of Representatives: bers on the part of the House: Mr. KILDEE of Michigan; and WASHINGTON, DC, Mr. YOUNG of Alaska. BOLSTER PEACE EFFORTS IN EL January 25, 1991. SALVADOR Hon. THOMAS s. FOLEY, The Speaker, House of Representatives, Wash­ (Mr. ANNUNZIO asked and was given ington, DC. APPOINTMENT AS MEMBERS OF permission to address the House for 1 DEAR MR. SPEAKER: Pursuant to the per­ BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF JOHN minute and to revise and extend his re­ mission granted in Clause 5 of Rule III of the F. KENNEDY CENTER FOR THE marks.) Rules of the U.S. House of Representatives, PERFORMING ARTS the Clerk received at 10:05 a.m. on Friday, Mr. ANNUNZIO. Mr. Speaker, while January 25, 1991, the following message from The SPEAKER. Pursuant to section our service men and women are fight­ the Secretary of the Senate: That the Senate 2(a) of the National Cultural Center ing a war halfway across the globe, it's passed without amendment H.R. 3, H.R. 4, Act (20 U.S.C. 76h(a)), the Chair ap­ important to note that another battle and H. Con. Res. 46; that the Senate passed points as members of the Board of is raging closer to home.

DThis symbol represents the time of day during the House proceedings, e.g., D 1407 is 2:07 p.m. Matter set in this typeface indicates words inserted or appended, rather than spoken, by a Member of the House on the floor. 2304 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD-HOUSE January 28, 1991 Our current focus on the Persian Gulf home from Iraq and Indochina as soon He has stockpiled the deadliest shouldn't distract us from the need to as possible. We will not repeat the chemicals known to man, and has no find a peaceful solution to the war in POW/MIA tragedy of the Vietnam war. remorse for accummulating the capa­ El Salvador. bility to spread deadly diseases all over The fact that Salvadoran rebels re­ the world. cently murdered several of our soldiers ALLIES SHOULD PAY PRO RATA Mr. Speaker, there is no doubt Sad­ after their helicopter crashed should SHARE OF DESERT STORM dam Hussein is a grave threat to the remind us of the need to resolve this (Mr. HUTTO asked and was given security of the world, and I pray that conflict. permission to address the House for 1 we can end his reign of terror swiftly . Last year, we acted wisely by cutting minute and to revise and extend his re­ and decisively. military aid to the Salvadoran Govern­ marks.) ment after its troops were implicated Mr. HUTTO. Mr. Speaker, Secretary in the murder of Jesuit priests. of State Jim Baker is to be commended SOLID WASTE: A PROBLEM IN Now the time has come for our dip­ on his efforts to get our allies to help KENTUCKY AND IN AMERICA lomats to pressure the Salvadoran foot the bill on conducting Desert (Mr. MAZZOLI asked and was given rebel leaders to move toward peace. Storm operations against Iraq. It's now permission to address the House for 1 We can bolster this cause by urging reported that several nations have minute and to revise and extend his re­ the Government of Nicaragua to put an pledged additional funds-Japan $9 bil­ marks.) end to all arms traffic bound for El Sal­ lion, Kuwait $13.5 billion, and Germany Mr. MAZZOLI. Mr. Speaker, it is vador. $1 billion. Some of these nations have very difficult for me, and I think for all If we act on these issues today, I pray been willing to help in various other my colleagues in the House and in the that we can avoid further bloodshed to­ ways, such as committing a token other body, to speak today about any­ morrow. number of troops and providing in-kind thing other than the war and the services. But, Mr. Speaker, these na­ troops there in Desert Storm and about tions and others are benefiting greatly their safety, and we hope their speedy D 1210 from the sacrifices being made by our return. forces in the Persian Gulf. We are di­ It is always difficult to shift from the CONDEMNING THE TREATMENT OF rectly defending Kuwait and Saudi sublime, problems of war and peace, ALLIED POW'S Arabia-and Japan and Germany are life and death, to the mundane, which (Mr. LAGOMARSINO asked and was heavily dependent on oil from the Per­ is what I address today-garbage and given permission to address the House sian Gulf. We have a tremendous defi­ garbage disposal and the reduction of for 1 minute and to revise and extend cit to deal with in America and these the waste stream in America. his remarks.) allies and others should be paying most But garbage, solid waste, is a major, Mr. LAGOMARSINO. Mr. Speaker, as of the costs of this war. They can af­ major problem. It is a problem nation­ chairman of the House POW/MIA Task ford it. I hope that Secretary Baker ally. It is a problem in Kentucky. The Force, I want to follow up on the reso­ will continue to insist that they pay a General Assembly even today is meet­ lution we unanimously passed last pro rata share of this burden. ing trying to find ways that Kentucky week with my strong support condemn­ as a State can handle what we generate ing the inhumane treatment of Amer­ within our borders and perhaps accept ican and other allied prisoners by the SADDAM HUSSEIN, A SENSELESS garbage and waste from outside our Iraqis. POW's are guaranteed certain MONSTER borders. rights under the 1949 Geneva Conven­ (Mr. CONTE asked and was given per­ In the lOlst Congress, Mr. Speaker, I tion relative to the treatment of pris­ mission to address the House for 1 introduced legislation that would have oners of war to which Iraq acceded in minute and to revise and extend his re­ established a White House Conference 1956. Iraq has violated this convention marks.) on Solid Waste Reduction and Disposal. through physical mistreatment and Mr. CONTE. Mr. Speaker, as you It was not completed. I have reintro­ torture, public exhibition, elicitation know. the latest horrifying develop­ duced that legislation in the 102d Con­ of political statements, and the use of ment in the Middle East is Saddam gress, Mr. Speaker. I invite all my col­ POW's as human shields. These brutal Hussein's pumping of hundreds of mil­ leagues to join me in supporting this actions only further underscore the lions of barrels of crude oil into the legislation. terroristic nature of Saddam's dicta­ Persian Gulf. From the latest reports, I think if there were a national torship as already witnessed by the this action has created an oil slick 35 forum, a conference of that nature, we rape of Kuwait, the use of chemical miles long and 10 miles wide. would be able to deal with this very se­ weapons against both Iranian and Iraqi This is a truly mournful develop­ rious problem with the coherence and citizens, the Scud attacks against Is­ ment. It demonstrates Saddam's lack comprehension it demands. raeli and Saudi cities, and the delib­ of regard for the world around him, and erate polluting of the Persian Gulf to me this speaks volumes about what with millions of gallons of oil. We must kind of a senseless monster he is. ENVIRONMENTAL DISASTER IN continue to hold Iraq 100 percent re­ There is no reasoning that can ra­ THE GULF sponsible for the treatment of our tionalize this action, not even as a so­ (Mr. GOSS asked and was given per­ brave fliers. called scorch the Earth battle tech­ mission to address the House for 1 Just as Presidents Reagan and Bush nique. minute and to revise and extend his re­ have made the fullest possible account­ To dump this tremendous volume of marks.) ing of the 2,285 Americans still prisoner oil into the Persian Gulf is merely a Mr. GOSS. Mr. Speaker, we do not and missing in action in Southeast thumb in the nose at allied military have a phrase in our language to de­ Asia one of this Nation's highest na­ forces in the region, but may be grave­ scribe scorched earth as it applies to tional priorities, so too must the time­ ly disastrous for the water supplies and the sea. Maybe "suffocation of the sea" ly repatriation and fullest possible ac­ fragile ecosystems of the Persian Gulf fits. A few dead birds and fish in an counting of American POW/MIA's in region and beyond. oily grave would not normally catch the Persian Gulf. A key lesson of the This action removes any doubt about our eyes as anything particularly out­ Vietnam war is that we must never for­ the menace this man presents to the rageous at a time when we are at war, get our POW/MIA's or their families. I world. He gases his own people; he mur­ but this time in the Persian Gulf we believe we've learned that lesson and ders his opposition; he gobbles up his apparently are looking at a delib­ will continue to undertake every posi­ peaceful neighbors; he fouls the air, erately engineered environmental ca­ tive effort to bring our POW/MIA's and now he pollutes the water. tastrophe. January 28, 1991 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD-HOUSE 2305 It seems it was not enough for Sad­ INTRODUCTION OF THE HIGH-PER­ associated goal of training more sci­ dam Hussein to flaunt his diabolical FORMANCE COMPUTING ACT OF entists and engineers in these fields. treatment of American hostages. Now 1991 It is becoming widely recognized that in desperation he screams obscenity at (Mr. BROWN asked and was given many fields of science and technology the entire world, taking the region's permission to address the House for 1 now require high performance comput­ environment hostage. minute and to revise and extend his re­ ing and the existence of a national, This would not be the first time this marks.) high-capacity computer network in brutal man has placed the ecosystem of Mr. BROWN. Mr. Speaker, high-per­ order for advancements to be made. the gulf at risk. In fact, he did it dur­ These are sometimes referred to as ing the Iran-Iraq War. This slick formance computing is one high-tech­ nology field in which America is still grand challenges and include such di­ dwarfs the Exxon Valdez disaster and verse fields as: Modeling and forecast­ will deplete in massive numbers the generally regarded as a world leader. However, because of its importance as ing weather, and global climate marine life in that region. changes; computational fluid dynamics I commend the gentleman from New a tool in scientific and engineering re­ search and as a productivity enhancer applied to the design of hypersonic air­ York [Mr. ENGEL] for his resolution to craft or efficient autombile bodies, and make Saddam Hussein responsible for in many commercial applications, high-performance computing has been to the recovery of oil; structural cal­ the heinous crimes he has committed culations applied to increased under­ against captured military personnel. I targeted for vigorous development by our Japanese and European economic standing and design of pharma­ support such a measure and urge my ceuticals, chemical catalysts, semi­ colleagues to take it one step further. competitors. Unless decisive steps are conductors, and superconductors; plas­ There must also be accountability for taken to ensure our continued leader­ ma dynamics for development of fusion this latest crime against the environ­ ship, America may once again be left in energy technology and safe military ment. the dust in a technology field which we technology; and mapping the structure When the time comes to address rep­ largely pioneered and which is impor­ of the human genome. arations, we must make Saddam Hus­ tant to our economic future. High performance computing is truly sein pay for the toll he has taken on The pace of technological change in an enabling technology which is chang­ the environment. high-performance computing is rapid. ing the way science and engineering is To remain at the leading-edge requires done and which will be crucial for any strong support for pioneering research RAISING "CERTAIN PLACES" PAY society to be competitive in the 21st in new computer hardware, software century. It is no surprise that Europe FOR TROOPS IN OPERATION and network technology, as well as ex­ DESERT STORM and Japan have targeted information pansion of the human resource base in technologies for particular attention. (Mr. MCCURDY asked and was given computer and computational sciences. The investment needed to reach the permission to address the House for 1 These goals can be met only through goals of the high performance comput­ minute and to revise and extend his re­ coordinated and collaborative research ing program seems small relative to marks.) and development activities among in­ the possible returns to our society. Mr. MCCURDY. Mr. Speaker, I am dustry, Government, and academe. Even in a period of fiscal constraint, today introducing legislation that will The proposed legislation introduced we must not fail to invest in the raise the 1949 pay levels for our troops today in the House and Senate will en­ science base in key fields of technology in Operation Desert Storm. sure that such a coordinated research that will be critical for sustaining our I am quite concerned that our sol­ program begins to move forward. The future economfo growth. diers, standing in harm's way in the bill builds on a structure for planning Persian Gulf, receive the token supple­ and coordination that has begun to be ment known as "certain places pay" at put in place by the White House Office levels set in 1949. An enlisted person of Science and Technology Policy 0 1220 participating in Operation Desert [OSTP]. The bill calls on OSTP to de­ Storm gets between $8 and $22.50 per velop a 5-year plan for a balanced, PERSIAN GULF WAR COST­ month over base pay. This legislation interagency R&D program to address SHARING ACT will raise this special pay to a flat pay­ all of the key areas that will guarantee (Mr. DORGAN of North Dakota asked ment of $80 per month, regardless of progress. In particular the bill will es­ and was given permission to address rank, and will expand the entitlement tablish a high-capacity national re­ the House for 1 minute and to revise to the officer corps. search and education network to link and extend his remarks.) "Certain places" pay is granted at Government laboratories, universities, Mr. DORGAN of North Dakota. Mr. the discretion of the Secretary of De­ industry and the educational commu­ Speaker, the most important costs of fense to service members who are post­ nity, broadly. The network will be cre­ the war in the Persian Gulf are the ed outside the continental United ated with the active cooperation of the costs in human lives. States in areas that are hostile or oth­ computer and telecommunications in­ And we pray for the safety of our erwise remote or inhospitable. dustries and with the goal of American troops serving in the gulf Mr. Speaker, members of the armed transitioning the management and op­ today, and the innocent civilians services worldwide, especially those in­ eration of the network to the commer­ caught in the war. volved in Desert Storm, should be more cial sector. But there is another cost, too. When equitably compensated for the rigors of Other parts of the high-performance the war is over, the enormous financial duty overseas. In the era of an All-Vol­ computer initiative will result in in­ costs will have to be paid. unteer Force, our officers, who have creased Federal research and develop­ And who is going to end up paying historically been excluded because of ment focus on scientific computer soft­ the bill? their volunteer status, should receive ware, particularly for exploitation of If history is our guide, our allies will this pay, as well. This bill will grant new supercomputer architectures. In want to charge it to the American tax­ back pay to service men and women in­ addition, the proposed program will en­ payers. volved in Desert Shield and Desert courage development of new genera­ Today, Mr. Speaker, I am introduc-. Storm from the date they entered the tions of supercomputers, including in­ ing a joint resolution (H.J. Res. 92) theater. stallation of prototype and early pro­ that will require the President to nego­ I strongly urge my colleagues to join duction models in Federal labs. Fi­ tiate offset payments from our allies to me in this effort to raise the level of nally, the program will expand Federal cover most costs of the war in the Per­ support for our Armed Forces serving support for basic research in computer sian Gulf. My bill mandates cost-shar­ in arduous conditions worldwide. and computational sciences with the ing agreements which the President 2306 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD-HOUSE January 28, 1991 must negotiate by July 1 with our al­ (b) FAILURE To ENTER INTO MANDATORY (2) Germany. lies. · COST-SHARING AGREEMENTS.- (3) Saudi Arabia. Under terms of the Persian Gulf War (1) If a country listed in section 3(a) does (4) Kuwait. Cost-Sharing Act, "Japan should bear not enter into a cost-sharing agreement with (b) NONMANDATORY COST-SHARING AGREE­ the United States under section 3 before July MENT.-The President shall undertake con­ 25 percent of the cost of the war; Ger­ 1, 1991, the President shall impose a duty on sultations for the purpose of entering into a many 15 percent; the Saudi's and the each article that is a product of that country cost-sharing agreement with the govern­ Kuwaitis 50 percent. If these countries and is imposed into the United States on or ments of any country to which subsection (a) fail to agree to make payments to meet after that date. does not apply if the President considers these shares, then tariffs will be im­ (2) The rate of the duty imposed under that a contribution by such country to the posed on the import of all goods from paragraph (1) shall be calculated so as to re­ United States for the Gulf War cost incurred these countries to the United States to sult in the collection of revenues equal to by the United States is justified, taking into the contribution that such country would accountr- raise the money necessary to cover have been required to make to the United their specified contribution to this (1) the economic or security benefit that States if a cost-sharing agreement that accrued, or is accruing, to such country as a war. meets the requirements applicable to that result of the efforts by the United States to It is time for our allies to pay up. No country under section 3 had been entered compel the withdrawal of Iraqi forces from longer can American borrow money into. Kuwait; and from our allies to turn around and pay (C) FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH MANDATORY (2) The ability of such country to provide a for their defense. In the case of the war COST-SHARING AGREEMENTS.- contribution. (1) If the President determines that a coun­ in the Persian Gulf, many of our allies try listed in section 3(a) that entered into a (c) DETERMINATION OF CONTRIBUTIONS.- are much more dependent on Persian cost-sharing agreement with the United (1) A cost-sharing agreement entered into Gulf oil than the United States. States under section 3 is not complying with under subsection (a) or (b) with a country If there truly is a new world order, the terms of the agreement, the President shall obligate that country to contribute to let's impose that new order on the en­ shall impose a duty on each article that is a the United States, under such terms and con­ product of that country and is imported into ditions as may be mutually agreeable, its forcement on the cost of the Persian share, determined under paragraph (2), of the Gulf war. It is no longer acceptable to the United States on and after a date deter­ mined by the President (but not later than Gulf War costs incurred by the United have Uncle Sam bear the burden, carry the 60th day after the date of the determina­ States. the load, and pay the price while most tion of noncompliance). (2) The contribution which a country obli­ of our allies sit on the sidelines bleach­ (2) The rate of the duty imposed under gates itself to provide under a cost-sharing ers as cheerleaders. paragraph (1) shall be calculated so as to re­ agreement is the product of the Gulf War I am submitting the text of my bill sult in the collection of revenues equal to costs incurred by the United States multi­ to appear after my remarks. the difference between- plied by a specified percentage (hereinafter referred to as the "cost-sharing percent­ H.J. RES. 92 (A) the contribution, if any, made by the country before the determination of non­ age"). The President shall determine the Whereas the United Nations has con­ compliance is made under paragraph (1); and cost-sharing percentage for each country, demned the invasion of Kuwait by Iraq and (B) the contribution that such country was subject to the following requirement in the authorized member states to use all means required to make under such agreement be­ case of cost-sharing agreement entered into necessary, as part of a multinational effort, fore such determination. pursuant to subsection (a): to secure the withdrawal of Iraq; (d) FAILURE To COMPLY WITH (A) The cost-sharing percentage for Japan Whereas a multinational coalition has ini­ NONMANDATORY COST-SHARING AGREE- may not be less than 20 percent. tiated military action against Iraq to bring MENTS.- (B) The cost-sharing percentage for Ger­ about an Iraqi withdrawal from Kuwait; (1) If the President determines that a coun­ many may not be less than 15 percent. Whereas the equitable sharing of the costs try that entered into a cost-sharing agree­ (C) The agreement of the cost-sharing per­ of the Operation Desert Shield and Operation ment with the United States pursuant to centage for the countries listed in subsection Desert Storm is essential to the success of section 3(b) is not complying with the terms (a) (3) and (4) may not be less than 50 per­ the war against Iraq; of the agreement, the President shall impose cent. Whereas the costs of Operation Desert a duty on one or more articles that are a (d) NATURE OF CONTRIBUTIONS.-Contribu­ Storm are estimated to be as high as S30 bil­ product of that country and are imported tions made under agreements entered into lion per month; into the United States on and after a date under subsections (a) and (b) shall be in the Whereas the military forces currently determined by the President (but not later form of money, except to the extent other­ fighting Iraq are supported primarily with than the 60th day after the date of the deter­ wise agreed. United States tax dollars; mination of noncompliance). Whereas the economic security of many (2) The rate or rates of duty imposed under SEC. 4. REPORTS. nations is much more dependent on the suc­ paragraph (1) shall be calculated so as to­ (a) WHEN AGREEMENTS ENTERED INTO.-The cess of Operation Desert Storm than is the (A) encourage compliance with the terms President shall promptly submit to the Con­ economic security of the United States; and of the agreement; or gress a report containing a description of Whereas many wealthy allied nations, par­ (B) result in the collection of revenues each cost-sharing agreement that is entered ticularly Japan and Germany, have not made equal to the difference between- into under section 3. proportional financial contributions to Oper­ (i) the contribution, if any, made by the (b) PERIODIC IMPLEMENTATION REPORTS.­ ation Desert Shield and Operation Desert country before the determination of non­ The President shall periodically (but not less Storm: Now, therefore, be it compliance is made under paragraph (1), and than quarterly) submit to the Congress a re­ Resolved by the Senate and House of Rep­ (ii) the contribution that such country was port regarding the implementation of this resentatives of the United States of America in required to make under such agreement be­ Act, including- Congress assembled, fore such determination. (1) an assessment of the extent to which SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. (3) TERMINATION OR SUSPENSION OF DU­ the obligations under each agreement en­ This joint resolution may be cited as the TIES.-The President may terminate or tered into under section 3 are being complied "Persian Gulf War Cost-Sharing Resolu­ suspend- with; tion". (!) the duty imposed under subsection (b) (2) with respect to any duties imposed SEC. 2. IMPOSmON OF ADDmONAL IMPORT DU­ or (c) with respect to a country; and under section 2- TIES ON PRODUCTS OF COUNTRIES (2) any duty imposed under subsection (d) (A) the reason for the imposition; and NOT ENTERING INTO COST-SHARING with respect to a country; (B) the amount of the revenues resulting AGREEMENTS OR THAT FAIL TO after the President determines, and reports from the imposition; and MEET OBLIGATIONS UNDER COST· (3) a current estimate of the extent to SHARING AGREEMENTS. to Congress, that the purpose for which the duty with imposed has been achieved. which the Gulf War costs incurred by the (a) IN GENERAL.- United States have been offset by contribu­ (1) Any duty imposed on any article under SEC. 3. COST-SHARING AGREEMENTS. tions made under cost-sharing agreements. the authority of this seciton is in addition to (a) MANDATORY COST-SHARING AGREE­ any other duty that is, or may be, imposed MENTS.-The President shall promptly under­ SEC. 5. CBO COST ESTIMATES. on such article. take consultation for the purpose of entering The Congressional Budget Office shall- (2) The duty imposed under subsection (b) into a cost-sharing agreement with the gov­ (1) determine, and from time to time re­ or (c) on all articles of any country shall be ernment of each of the following countries. vise, the Gulf War costs incurred by the of a uniform ad valorem rate. (1) Japan. United States; and January 28, 1991 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD-HOUSE 2307 (2) make such determinations and revisions Mr. SOLOMON. Mr. Speaker, you REINTRODUCTION OF RESOLUTION promptly available to the Congress and the probably witnessed as I did that the CALLING ON THE PRESIDENT TO Executive branch. politics of nostalgia made a return en­ PRODUCE A NATIONAL ENERGY SEC. 6. DEFINmONS. gagement to Washington this past Sat­ POLICY AND SUGGESTING LONG­ As used in this Act-- (1) The phrase "Gulf War costs incurred by urday when some of the adolescent pro­ RANGE GOALS FOR SUCH A POL­ the United States" means the direct and in­ testers of the 1960's came back to town. ICY direct costs (as determined under section (5) The demonstrators were heartened, The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a to the United States- no doubt, by the news that somebody previous order of the House, the gentle­ (A) in carrying out those military, naval, by the name of George McGovern is se­ woman from Ohio [Ms. OAKAR] is recog­ air, and related operations known as Oper­ ation Desert Shield and Operation Desert riously considering yet another run at nized for 60 minutes. Storm, and any successor operations related the Presidency. If he does run in 1992, Ms. OAKAR. Mr. Speaker, we need a to compelling the withdrawal of Iraqi forces he will join Harold Stassen of our party national energy policy now. It is as im­ from Kuwait; and as the only other man to seek the Pres­ portant as protecting the oil fields in (B) in implementing, after the cessation of idency in at least four different dec­ Saudi Arabia. That is why I am re­ such operations- ades. introducing, with modifications, a con­ (!) the restoration of vital service in areas All of this goes to prove that people current resolution calling upon Presi­ of allied countries in the Middle East that dent Bush to complete, announce, and suffered damage or destruction, are not necessarily growing up even (ii) the withdrawal of United States mili­ though they have birthdays that mark seek implementation of a balanced, tary personnel and equipment from the war the passage of time. comprehensive national energy policy, area; and Mr. Speaker, I am convinced a vast as mandated in the Energy Department (iii) the resettlement of refugees. Organization Act of 1977 (42 U.S.C. (2) The term "imported" means entered, or majority of the American people are 7321). withdrawn from warehouse for consumption, not stuck in a 1960's time warp. The As a part of this resolution, I am sug­ in the customs territory of the United vast majority of the American people gesting a set of long-range numerical States. watched with horror the genocide in objectives against which progress can Southeast Asia that followed this so­ be measured periodically. It is my hope called giving peace a chance philoso­ TWO THINGS WE CAN DO TO SUP­ that these goals can serve as a starting phy. point for discussion of what the objec­ PORT OUR TROOPS IN THE PER­ Mr. Speaker, the vast majority of the SIAN GULF tives in the President's national energy American people know that the na­ policy should be. I will submit the reso­ (Mr. APPLEGATE asked and was tional interests of the United States of lution following my remarks. given permission to address the House America must be defended promptly; it In addition, I am recommending the for 1 minute.) must be decisive and, above all, it must formation of a combined committee on Mr. APPLEGATE. Mr. Speaker, be unapologetic. energy to mobilize the Congress in Americans are very supportive of our That is why the American people order to decisively address the spec­ troops, but they are also very frus­ support Desert Storm. trum of legislative issues that could be trated in what they can do. I think raised by the submission of the Presi­ there are two things that we can do to dent's energy initiative. support those in the Persian Gulf. CRITICAL IMPORTANCE OF ENERGY POLICY First of all, give visual and verbal NEW STRATEGIES TO MEET NEW Before the 199{}-91 events in the Per­ support. I think this is absolutely es­ CHALLENGE$-A MARSHALL sian Gulf fade from the Nation's tele­ sential. PLAN FOR AMERICA vision screens and front pages, and oil Now, I do not take anything away (Mr. THORNTON asked and was prices retreat to, or below, $20 per bar­ from all these groups who want to pro­ given permission to address the House rel, it is necessary to remind ourselves test this; this is fine, it is their con­ for 1 minute and to revise and extend why the United States and the other stitutional right. But for God's sake, his remarks.) nations of the coalition have deployed don't burn the flag. Don't desecrate the military forces in this region for the flag. Hold it up with respect. Mr. THORNTON. Mr. Speaker, the great concern which we all share about second time since 1988. As Jessica If you want to speak against it, the war should not divert our attention Mathews of the World Resources Insti­ speak against it. I think this is very tute wrote over this past weekend: "It demoralizing to those who are over from preparing for the challenges which will follow the end of this con­ has not gone unnoticed abroad that the there putting their lives on the line. United States is unable to manage its I think this was shown very strongly flict. World events, including the end of the cold war, have afforded us an op­ energy demand." Pointing out that during the Vietnam conflict. two-thirds of the world's petroleum re­ Second, let us buy American-made portunity for a new beginning. New strategies are needed to make serves are in the Persian Gulf Nations, products, products that are made in Ms. Mathews urged: "No matter how the United States of America. This war America the strongest Nation in the world economically, and the greatest hard it will be * * * this country must is going to be paid for, mostly, in argue its way to a coherent energy pol­ American lives and money. And it is in pursuit of human values and free­ doms, as well as in the development of icy-if for no other reason than that being spent for an effort mostly to ben­ national security demands it" (Wash­ efit Europe and Southeast Asia. the new flexible and mobile defenses needed to protect our national interest. ington-Post, January 20, 1991, page B7). While they will benefit, Americans Another commentator, Michael are going to be continually buried into In our quest for this new beginning, for some months now I have been sug­ Schrage of the Los Angeles Times re­ a deep recession and deep debt and at a cently observed: tremendous cost of lives. gesting that we need a Marshall plan Whether the war with Iraq lasts 6 days or I think these are two ways that for America. Just as at the end of 6 months-and whatever the outcome-it's Americans at home can help those World War II we rebuilt the crumbling time for an energy policy that creatively troops in the Persian Gulf. infrastructure of our former enemies balances exploration, innovation, conserva­ and allies, in Europe and in Asia, we tion, and price. * * * America remains too need to plan now for our own Nation's dependent on unreliable sources of foreign NOSTALGIA MAKES RETURN future. oil. If that statement remains true after the ENGAGEMENT TO WASHINGTON gulf conflict, we may have won the war but Mr. Speaker, I will be outlining in de­ we will certainly have lost the peace. ("An (Mr. SOLOMON asked and was given tail my concept of what this new begin­ Energy Policy Should Be As Important As permission to address the House for 1 ning, a Marshall plan for America, will Our Gulf Policy," Washington Post, January minute.) encompass. 18, 1991, page f3). 2308 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD-HOUSE January 28, 1991 I feel that the American people un­ cause no Presidential energy policy nomic Stabilization under my chair­ derstand that a long-range energy pol­ was announced before December 31-or manship. As the cover story in Fortune icy for this country is essential for the since. magazine recently stated: "This coun­ sake of national security, U.S. inde­ As a consequence, the target date of try is a hostage to the unpredictable pendence, and freedom of action in the the new resolution has been postponed politics of a region that is a perpetual world, and our economic stability and until April 1, 1991. The rationale is two­ powderkeg. What we need is a clearer environmental quality. fold: this date conforms with the re­ vision of where we go from here. * * * NEEDED: PRESIDENTIAL LEADERSHIP porting date of the statute. It also All those calls we keep hearing for an Since the Suez Canal was closed in gives the President ample time to dis­ energy policy numb the ears, but they 1956, there have been six major crises pose of urgent business in the Middle are right." The long-term objectives in the Middle East that have halted or East, and to resolve the varying opin­ summarized below set forth my vision threatened to halt oil supplies to the ions within his administration, so that of what national energy policy should rest of the world. That is about one cri­ his policy can be appropriately inte­ achieve 10 years from now. sis every 6 years. It is apparent that, grated. If the Bush administration is PROPOSAL TO ESTABLISH AN UMBRELLA until we get control of our energy pol­ able to make this deadline, it will be CONGRESSIONAL COMMITTEE icy in this country, both we and the exactly 2 years overdue in complying A vital element in national energy world will be at the mercy of every cri­ with the 1977 statute. policy is the cooperation of Congress sis that comes along. ENERGY VISION FOR THE YEAR 2000 with the President in such areas as The crisis of 1990-91 is not a surprise. My revised resolution also adds consensus-building, legislation, and What is surprising and unfortunate-is something else. According to the 1977 oversight. that the United States does not have a law, the national energy policy plan I am certainly not the leading energy policy to deal with it, other than mili­ should contain overall 5- and 10-year expert in the House. Many of my col­ tary policy. It will be a national trag­ energy objectives. Pursuant to these leagues in this body have worked hard edy if we are in the same position the objectives, the strategies, resources, and accomplished much in this field next time. research, and regulatory changes that over many years. A DIVISION OF LABOR BETWEEN THE PRESIDENT are needed to achieve these long-term As one of many examples, this past AND CONGRESS goals are to be identified. The statute Congress, under the leadership of the The 1977 act wisely places the respon­ thus establishes a thoughtful and or­ House Energy Committee, expanded sibility of developing and coordinating derly management process for the Na­ the authorization for the strategic pe­ national energy policy with the Presi­ tion's energy problems. troleum reserve to 1 billion barrels. dent. This law requires President Bush THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN "POLICY" AND My subcommittee happened to be to produce a long-range energy policy ''STRATEGY'' concerned with the subjects of national around which all of us can rally. As the Those concerned with energy policy energy security and economic stability latest in a series of Washington Post in the Congress and the private sector as part of its responsibility of reau­ editorials confirmed last week: "Little have seen little evidence that the Pres­ thorizing and modernizing the Defense will happen (in energy policy) until an idential effort is seriously addressing Production Act, so that our defense in­ administration leads the way" ("Need­ the question of what the 5-year and 10- dustrial base would not run out of en­ ed, An Energy Strategy * * *." Janu­ year goals of national energy policy ergy during times of emergency. ary 18, 1991, page A20). should be. From the time of the reflagging oper­ Congress owes the President its best For example, the Presidential effort ation in the Persian Gulf in 1988 to the advice and counsel, its best construc­ is designated as a national energy launching of operation Desert Storm, tive efforts in creating consensus and strategy initiative, even though the our subcommittee has devoted 12 days in implementing recommendations 1977 law assigns strategy a role that is of public hearings and extensive re­ through legislation and continuing subordinate to long-term objectives. search to questions of energy security oversight. Some Members are in a posi­ Also, the so-called "interim report" and related problems of adequacy of tion to offer advice on the basis of on national energy strategy issued by supply for civilian industry, assuring their work in this body. I took the lib­ the Department of Energy in April 1990 these supplies at reasonable prices and erty of doing so following my sub­ is really only a listing of options of­ compatible with environmental quality committee's hearing on August 7, 1990, fered by witnesses. It does not include and overall economic stability. by way of a letter to the President rec­ a synthesis of options, any analysis, Witnesses before our subcommittee ommending four measures to damp independent research, or policy rec­ on December 11, 1990, noted that about down oil prices increases in the after­ ommendations. 10 committees and an equal number of math of the invasion of Kuwait. Frankly, I am concerned that the subcommittees of Congress have juris­ Today's resolution, and the sugges­ President's elaborate procedures may diction over various aspects of energy tion of a combined congressional com­ be short-circuiting the basic policy policy-such as environment, explo­ mittee represent my best thinking as process envisioned by the 1977 law. In ration, taxation, housing, foreign af­ to the national energy policy effort. As my opinion, strategies, work plans, and fairs, and so forth. My view is that, I have said many times before I pledge timetables, no matter how detailed, are until the current crisis of oil depend­ my future efforts to assist further in useless unless the objectives to which ence is under control, it would be help­ this process in whatever way I can. they are directed are valid. I am there­ ful to the country to have a coordina­ HISTORY OF THIS ENERGY POLICY RESOLUTION fore asking the General Accounting Of­ tion of congressional effort. As a coun­ The predecessor of today's resolution fice and the Congressional Research terpart to the 1977 statutory Presi­ (H. Con. Res. 389) was introduced on Oc­ Service to assess the extent of compli­ dential assignment to coordinate the tober 26, 1990 (see "interim report on ance, or noncompliance, with the 1977 executive branch effort. subcommittee investigation and sense statute and give us their independent There is a precedent for such a body. of Congress resolution that the Presi­ judgment as to the implications of any In 1978, during my early years in Con­ dent complete a national energy pol­ Presidential departure from statutory gress, an ad hoc subcommittee of the icy," CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, October provisions, so that Congress may pur­ House Banking Committee, under the 26, 1990, page E3461). The prior resolu­ sue its appropriate legislative and able and dedicated leadership of Rep­ tion proposed a target date for the oversight responsibilities. resentative Lud Ashley of Ohio, laid President's policy of December 31, 1990. To assist further, the new resolution the basis for enactment of the Energy It attracted 10 cosponsors before the suggests my own set of long-term 5- Security Act of 1980 as part of the De­ resolution expired with the adjourn­ and 10-year national energy policy fense Production Act. ment of the lOlst Congress. Obviously, goals for the year 2000, based upon the Because of the seriousness of the oil the original resolution is outdated, be- work of the Subcommittee on Eco- crisis decade we find ourselves in, I January 28, 1991 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD-HOUSE 2309 would propose that our new committee prime strengths of a Stockman-like Reduction of overall U.S. energy in­ extend to the various principal areas of market strategy is that it is imper­ tensity by 15 percent. The Department energy policy that, in the opinion of sonal, but that is also its weakness. of Energy projects a 1.2-percent reduc­ the Speaker, need to be coordinated. It The market doesn't care whether the tion per year, or 13 percent by year would be natural for my knowledgeable United States is secure militarily, po­ 2000, in its base case. However, energy and experienced colleagues in the en­ litically, or economically. intensity declined by more than 2.5 ergy area to also take the lead in such Five other nations have national en­ percent per year from 1977 to 1986, so an endeavor. ergy policies, and they have been help­ we think we can do a little better than In a short time, I will be formalizing ful in advancing their energy security 1.2 percent. this proposal. and economic stability. For example, Reduction of emissions of greenhouse CONCLUSIONS FROM THE STUDY OF ENERGY France, which was once energy poor, gases, including carbon dioxide, by 10 SECURITY now exports energy. Japan has made percent. The international panel on cli­ My subcommittee's research of the substantial strides in energy effi­ mate control in Toronto set 20 percent past 2 years has led me to the following ciency, to the extent that each Amer­ for a goal, but that was only for carbon conclusions: ican uses 21/2 times more energy than dioxide. We would extend the target to It is the responsibility of the Presi­ each Japanese-"Wasting .Opportuni­ all greenhouse gases, and would like to dent to establish national energy pol­ ties," the Economist magazine, Decem­ assure proper definition so that there icy, as required by statute. The persua­ ber 22, 1990, page 14. would not be double counting from lim­ sive legal, functional, political, and There is growing consensus that itations already in effect. practical reasons for this division of there should be a bona fide comprehen­ Assuring the availability of electric labor were explained in my October 26 sive national energy policy established generating capacity sufficient to ac­ remarks. by the President in this country. commodate an average of 2.4 percent in We are now in an energy crisis decade NUMERICAL GOALS AS A FOUNDATION FOR real annual growth of gross national because we have just experienced an NATIONAL POLICY product. That is exactly the Depart­ energy lost decade, during which there I believe that establishment of long­ ment of Energy's base case number. was no adequate policy for reducing range national energy policy goals, as Increasing the electricity generating this country's dependence on imported called for by the 1977 law, has many ad­ reserve capacity to 17 percent nation­ petroleum, even though President vantages. Definite targets will allow ally and in each region. That is the Reagan found that an import level of the country to measure progress, or standard already operative from the 38.1 percent imperiled the national se­ lack of progress. Our country responds North American Electric Reliability curity. well when we have clear goals before Council, which is the body officially Recent years have been critical, with us, such as when President Kennedy charged with electric reliability on the level of imports rising from 28 per­ challenged the Nation to put a man on this continent. But, the reason this is cent of consumption in 1982 and 1983 to the Moon and bring him back again important is that on the entire Eastern between 45 and 50 percent for 1990. within a decade. The Nation worked to­ Seaboard, we are now 2 percentage For the past 4 years, there has been gether and succeeded in that endeavor. points below minimum safety require­ no announced energy policy at all. With similar vision and leadership, I ments. This is a prescription for cer­ Witnesses before our subcommittee believe Americans will work together tain blackouts and brownouts during have suggested that the administration to secure our long-term energy future. the 1990's. has been relying on an unannounced Setting goals is also good manage­ Improving the U.S. balance of pay­ policy, as declared in an article by ment practice. They will give our Na­ ments position in energy-related prod­ David Stockman, of: Strategic reserves tion a sense of direction and the meas­ ucts, services, and technology by at and strategic forces-see "The Wrong urement of performance against these least $10 billion from the 1990 level, War? The Case Against A National En­ goals will give the Nation the informa­ with periodic updates based upon the ergy Policy," Public Interest maga­ tion it needs to make intelligent mid­ progress of such technologies as clean zine, fall, 1978. In other words, what­ course corrections in policies, strate­ coal, enhanced exploration and recov­ ever the price happens to be in world gies, and their implementation. ery techniques for oil and gas, im­ markets on a particular day, U.S. con­ Accordingly, following are my can­ proved production, transmission, stor­ sumers will pay that price. When prices didates for such long-term objectives age, and end-use for electricity, renew­ are going down, as they were after 1986, for the next decade: able and alternative fuels, shale oil, consumers, industry, and business get ENERGY GOALS FOR THE YEAR 2000 and others. the benefits. However, this course of Reduction of oil imports to 35 per­ Restoration of Federal low- and mod­ action is also risky because the series cent of U.S. consumption. Several ex­ erate-income energy assistance and of economic and political disruptions perts that appeared before our sub­ weatherization programs to at least in the Middle East, where one-fourth of committee, from different primary en­ their previous highs. We estimate that the production and two-thirds of the ergy segments of industry, believe this the Federal contribution is about $1 reserves are located, periodically send target is feasible. billion below what it was at its peak. prices soaring, and/or imperil the flow Reduction of gasoline use by 30 per­ Establishment of a legislative con­ of the oil itself, requiring military cent per vehicle/mile. This figure is sultative mechanism that assures dis­ forces to keep the supply lines open. less than called for by the bill debated cussion and coordination of energy and One of the implications of pursuing in the Senate during the lOlst Con­ energy-related environmental issues, such an unannounced policy is that the gress, which we believe is in the neigh­ between decision-level Federal, State, costs and risks of the Stockman doc­ borhood of 40 percent. There are many and local officials at least once a year. trine have not been publicly scruti­ farmers in the Midwest and the Great · In my view, these objectives are real­ nized under the policy process pre­ Plains that are now producing import­ istic and achievable by the year 2000. In scribed by the Congress. For example, saving ethanol, and many more could fact, I believe, many are quite modest the General Accounting Offi.ce reported join them if we had an adequate energy by the standards of what others are that the costs of the 1988 Persian Gulf policy to encourage them. proposing. They will promote the over­ operation was about $240 million. We Reduction in the amount of electrical all energy security, adequacy of supply are about to get the bill for the more energy required to produce household, at reasonable prices and environmental than 400,000 American service men and commercial, and industrial services by quality that both the President and the women presently engaged in the gulf, 25 percent energy efficiency. This is Congress seek. They have the advan­ and I have requested that the GAO also well within the range of 24 to 44 per­ tage of not prescribing or mandating or audit and report to us on that. Even cent that the Electric Power Research requiring any particular policy or tech­ more important is that one of the Institute believes is possible. nique to achieve any of the goals. The 2310 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD-HOUSE January 28, 1991 choice of means would be entirely up to accompanied by a decline in United States dollar of the gross national product) by 15 the President. oil production of more than 5 percent; percent; This approch has, in my opinion, the Whereas oil import levels in the United (E) reduction in total emissions of green­ States are expected to reach 60 percent of house gases, including carbon dioxide, by 10 overriding advantage of being workable total United States oil consumption in 2000 percent; because it leaves the determination of and 65 percent of total United States oil con­ (F) assurance of the availability of suffi­ energy policy and its execution where sumption in 2010; cient electrical generating capacity to ac­ it belongs-in the hands of the Presi­ Whereas the current interruption in United commodate an average 2.4 percent increase dent under the Energy Department Or­ States oil importation of 4.3 million barrels in real annual growth of the gross national ganization Act of 1977. per day from Kuwait and Iraq dramatically product; Personally, I would hope that re­ illustrates the dangers of reliance on im­ (G) an increase in electrical generating re­ search, development, and demonstra­ ported oil for the security and independence serve capacities of 17 percent, nationally and tion of energing technologies will play of the United States; in each region; Whereas the current interruption in United (H) improvement in the United States bal­ a prominent part in accomplishing States oil importation from Kuwait and Iraq ance of payments for energy-related prod­ many of these goals. American ingenu­ is the 6th energy-related crisis generated by ucts, services, and technology by SlO billion ity has always been America's strong events in the Middle East since 1956; more than the 1990 balance of payments, suit. I believe American businesses Whereas section 801 of the Department of with biennial revision of the balance of pay­ have led in developing many new tech­ Energy Organization Act requires the Presi­ ments figure based on increased United nologies, but they have had the rug dent to prepare and submit to the Congress a States technological advancements (in fields pulled out from under them by a mas­ proposed National Energy Policy Plan every such as clean coal, enhanced exploration and 2 years; recovery techniques for oil and gas, produc­ sive cut in Federal funds devoted to re­ tion, transmission, storage, and use of elec­ search in nonconventional energy Whereas the President has not prepared and submitted to the Congress a proposed tricity, and renewable and alternative fuels); sources since 1980. This amounts to a National Energy Policy Plan during the 24 (I) restoration of Federal low-income en­ cut of approximately 90 percent in real months he has been in office; ergy and weatherization assistance programs terms. That is another liability of the Whereas research, which holds the poten­ to prior levels; and lost energy decade. I hope that next tial for realizing many of the Nation's future (J) a legislated mechanism that ensures decade will see those funds-and oppor­ energy goals, has been reduced by almost 90 annual consultation and coordination among tunities-more than restored. percent in real terms during the past decade; Federal, State, and local governments re­ Whereas the President can call upon the garding energy and energy-related environ­ THESE GOALS CAN CERTAINLY BE IMPROVED mental issues. UPON resources of the entire Federal Government, I am sure these objectives are not including the Department of Energy, to as­ Mr. Speaker, the following excellent sist him in preparing a proposed National article was part of a series written by perfect, and other can improve on Energy Policy Plan; them. I cordially welcome discussion Thomas Gerdel of the Plain Dealer. I Whereas, pursuant to section 801(a)(2) of urge my colleagues to read this-it is and refinement of these concepts and the Department of Energy Organization Act, numbers. the Department of Energy has held 15 public instructive. It is my hope that these proposals hearings around the United States on the WHAT'S AVAILABLE-U.S. DIGGING FOR will serve as a point of departure for a subject of the proposed National Energy Pol­ ECONOMICAL AND RENEW ABLE FUEL SOURCES serious discussion of what should be a icy Plan; and (By Thomas W. Gerdel) critical area of American policy-the 5- Whereas, particularly in view of the cur­ The United States has a wide range of al­ rent engagement of troops of the United ternatives to oil, ranging from traditional and 10-year objectives called for by the States Armed Forces in the Middle East, the fossil fuels to nuclear power and renewable Energy Department Organization Act. United States needs a proposed National En­ energy sources. Even if all my proposals were miracu­ ergy Policy Plan pursuant to which the en­ Finding reasonably priced and environ­ lously incorporated intact into the tire Nation can address important energy is­ mentally safe replacements for oil will be President's national energy strategy. sues, and Federal, State, and local govern­ difficult, however, because of the overwhelm­ The ongoing process envisoned by the ments (and nongovernmental entities, in­ ing role oil plays in U.S. energy consump­ statute calls for revising them every 2 cluding consumers) can implement appro­ tion. years as circumstances change. priate energy-related practices: Now, there­ Overall, oil accounts for about two-thirds Mr. Speaker, that is my energy vi­ fore, be it of the energy used in transportation and Sion for the year 2000. I hope these pro­ Resolved by the House of Representatives (the about 41 % of total energy consumption, ac­ Senate concurring), That it is the sense of the cording to the U.S. Energy Information Ad­ posed goals, and the combined congres­ Congress that- ministration, the statistical a.rm of the De­ sional committee, will contribute sig­ (1) pursuant to section 801 of the Depart­ partment of Energy. nificantly to an improved energy pic­ ment of Energy Organization Act (42 U.S.C. Nuclear power, coal and natural gas com­ ture for this country by the year 2000 7321), the President should prepare and sub­ bined make up about 54% of the supply. Only and into the next century. For the sake mit to the Congress a proposed National En­ about 8% of America's total energy comes of our people and for the sake of our ergy Policy Plan before April 1, 1991, which from renewable resources. country we need a national energy pol­ should be- The major alternatives to oil are: (A) balanced and comprehensive, as re­ Nuclear: Nuclear power plants that use icy now. quired by the Act; and uranium as fuel. The United States now has A list of the original cosponsors fol­ (B) accompanied by implementing docu­ 112 licensed nuclear plants producing about lows: ments, such as recommended legislation, 20% of the nation's total electricity. They Mr. Gonzalez of Texas, Mr. Neal of Massa­ regulatory changes, programs, and budget provide about 8% of all energy consumed. chusetts, Mr. Wise of West Virginia, Mr. details; and There have been no new orders for such Torres of California, Mr. Kanjorski of Penn­ (2) in considering and establishing national plants since 1978. sylvania, Mr. Rahall of West Virginia, Mr. energy objectives for the 10-year period be­ Coal: Coal-burning plants provide about Downey of New York, and Mr. Kennedy of ginning on January 1, 1991, and the strate­ 55% of the nation's supply of electricity. Massachusetts. gies and actions necessary to achieve the ob­ Coal provides about 23% of all energy jectives, the President should consider, as consumed. H. CON. RES. 53 possible national energy goals for the year Coal is burned to generate steam that pow­ Whereas oil import levels in the United 2000- ers turbines to make electricity. Recently States reached ~ percent of total United (A) reduction of oil import levels to 35 per­ passed federal clean air legislation may force States oil consumption in 1982 and 1983; cent of total United States oil consumption; some coal-fired plants to close, but it might Whereas, when the oil import level in the (B) reduction in United States gasoline also spur increased production of low-sulfur United States reached 38 percent of total consumption by 30 percent per vehicle/mile; coal, which burns cleaner. United States oil consumption in 1988, Presi­ (C) reduction in the amount of electrical At current production rates, the United dent Reagan declared that such levels energy required to produce household, com­ States has a 240-year supply of coal. threatened to impair the national security; mercial, and industrial services (energy effi­ Natural gas: Natural gas accounts for Whereas oil import levels in the United ciency) by 25 percent; about 9% of U.S. electric generating capac­ States for 1990 ranged between 45 and 50 per­ (D) reduction in total United States energy ity. It also provides abut 23% of our total na­ cent of total United States oil consumption, intensity (total energy end use per constant tional energy needs. January 28, 1991 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD-HOUSE 2311 Currently, proven reserves are adequate for UNITED STATES OIL IMPORTS, 1989 touched merely on describing the con­ * * * year supply, but oil experts think figuration of what was then coming there's considerably more out there, particu­ In per­ cent forth as a European monetary system. larly in Canada and Alaska. As of last month, December, in a Renewable resources: Sources including hydroelectric power, solar, wind, geothermal =~;n!~f~eaa~~i ~~i.~ : .. ~~ ..~~ .~ .. ~.~~~~.~ .. ::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: ~: : ~ meeting in Europe of the central bank- and biomass fuels (fuels from landfills, sewer OPEC (other-Mideast) ...... 15.5 ers and the council, because what is gas, municipal wastes) account for about 8% ~!aii .. :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: t~ very Iittle appreciated in our Congress of all U.S. energy consumed. ------is that we have had the equivalent of a Passive solar systems use sunlight to heat Source: Energy Information Administration . United States Congress for the Euro- the air or water. In some locations, mirrors pean Community. Ever since it was are used to concentrate sunlight on a boiler. 0 1250 headquartered at Luxembourg, we have Solar photovoltaic cells, made from sili­ had very little, if any, either official or con, convert sunight directly into electric REPORT ON ADVANCED PROGRESS popular, much less popular, knowledge current. Photovoltaic devices may find more OF UNIFIED EUROPEAN MONE­ or interest. Yet I cannot think of any­ niche markets. In the labs, scientists have TARY SYSTEM been able to double the efficiency of such de­ thing more ominous and threatening to vices to 35%. The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. RA­ the independence of our Nation, finan­ Hydroelectric projects generate about 10% HALL). The gentleman from Texas [Mr. cially and economically, than that. of total electricity consumed. GONZALEZ] is recognized for 60 minutes. This is one of the reasons, not the Advanced forms of windmills can turn tur­ Mr. GONZALEZ. Mr. Speaker, while principal reason, but one of the reasons bines to produce electricity. Applications are Europe continues at an unusually fast that I am so opposed to our country growing, especially in northern California, and much accelerated pace than what getting involved in wars, particularly near San Francisco. had been anticipated in integrating, we what I would consider unnecessary Some utilities are using geothermal in the United States are disintegrating. sources to tap heat from underground rocks. wars, because it will be the first time Alcohol fuels: Ethanol, an alcohol pro­ Since the announcement at the Bonn, that we go to war as a debtor nation. duced from crops such as corn or sugar cane, Germany, so-called economic summit In the two World Wars, as I have said can be mixed with gasoline for use as fuel for meeting of May 1979, at which time our repeatedly, we were the only creditor autos. President was Jimmy Carter, the Com­ nation. But this time we are the most Synthetic fuels: Large quantities of coal munique that was produced by that indebted nation in the whole world. and shale are crushed and then processed to conference was short, but it had one In the meanwhile, things have been produce liquid oil or gas products. The Unit­ last line saying that the conferees permitted to happen almost impercep­ ed States has an abundance of coal and agreed in principle to the formation tibly, by the leadership and the mem­ shale, and technologies have been developed to produce such fuels. and the development of the European bership of the Congress, by those offi­ Current estimates show U.S. coal and oil monetary system [EMS] and the Euro­ cials in the executive branch, that I shale could produce as many as 625 billion pean currency unit [ECU]. would think would have the prime re­ barrels of liquid fuel. In contrast. Saudi Ara­ Very Iittle was reported in our press sponsibility to have evaluated, pro­ bia's known oil reserves 'total 160 billion bar­ in the United States about the mean­ jected, and reported above all in order rels. ing and significance of that announce­ to inform the people. But synthetic fuels are not yet deemed ec­ ment. But I had been aware, because of How do you inform the people? Well, onomical at current oil prices, mainly be­ my reading of the foreign press and for­ the best way is by informing the Con­ cause of large capital costs to build such plants. Some goal-gasification plants and eign financial publications, that since gress. So that apprehension that I ex­ one shale oil plant are operating. 11 years before, in 1968, and the blue­ pressed in 1979 was based on the Execu­ The Department of Energy continues to do print announced by the then Luxem:.. tive reports that had been written, for research at a facility at Wilsonville, Ala., bourg Financial Minister and the presi­ instance, in Italy, by the French finan­ that produces liquid fuels from coal. Re­ dent of the community at that time, cial publications, in the, at that time, search work there has lowered costs from $90 which in effect was the basis for the in­ Federal Republic of Germany's publica­ a barrel to less than $40 a barrel currently. tegration of not only an economic but tions, and in the Spanish language a monetary financial system in a unit­ press. But nothing in the American ESTIMATED ENERGY CONSUMPTION BY FUEL GROUP ed, or as is known, a single Europe. The press that I could find. [In quadrillion BTU'sJ target date for single Europe, of Great Britain, of course, as always, Consumption Marlie! share course, is next year. maintaining an independence that it Growth (in percent) Fuel (percent) What I want to report to Members thought it could indulge in, like it has 1989 1990 1990 1989 1990 today is the advanced progress that is in the past, has since found out that being made in fleshing out and putting they have got to hook the tail of their Coal ...... 18.9 18.9 0. 23.3 23 .3 in place, and I do believe that the Eu­ international financial kite to at least Natural gas ...... 19.4 19.4 0. 23.8 23.9 Petroleum ...... 34.2 33.5 -2.1 42.1 41.4 ropean Community is on the threshold that band of currency arrangements, Nuclear ...... 5.7 6.3 10.1 7.0 7.7 of doing that, of a united European and pegged to the deutsche mark, Other ...... 3.1 3.0 - 2.5 3.8 3.7 monetary system. which is the strongest currency right Total ...... 81.3 81.1 - .2 100.0 100.0 That on its face sounds, I am sure, now in the Western financial world. Source: AP1 , DOE. like it has to so many individuals who Even England found it necessary to might have read about it, as a sort of a tie in the pound to the deutsche mark RETAIL GASOLINE PRICES surface talk or jargon. But it has ev­ in that so-called second band of cur­ Retail motor gasoline prices in selected countries. Taxes included , current erything to do, as I said in August 1979 rency transactions or relations, or exchange rates. Dollars per gallon. on this floor, with everything that what they call a band. would mean economic, monetary, and But actually nothing has really been Jan. 14, 1991 ultimately, of course, fiscal independ­ done in secret. Since the 1968 meeting, ence for the United States, which at which time, as I said, the Luxem­ Belgium ...... $3.56 France ...... 3.88 means a standard of living in our coun­ bourg official drew a blueprint, the Eu­ Germany ...... 3.05 try. ropean central bankers and their finan­ Italy ...... 4.68 Unfortunately, there has been little cial ministers have been very, very Netherlands ...... 3.74 United Kingdom ...... 3.22 or no discussion in Congress, either in adept and very, very capable and very, Europe average ...... 3.69 the House or in the Senate, about this. very successful. Japan ...... *3.72 In fact, I would say that between that Now, what does this all mean? It Un ited States ...... 1.22 first special order in August 1979 and means, as I have been saying now for 2 *As of January 7. the following 10 years, there was only years, that given the instability of the Source: API. one discussion in the Senate that dollar, the erosion of the value of the 2312 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD-HOUSE January 28, 1991 dollar now. not less than 55 percent in If some of our geopoliticians thought U.S. branches by the end of January in the a matter of less than 6 years, creating that war would be good for that reason, event of a gulf war. based on the past experiences, I think The amount is twice the normal monthly instability. injection, the newspaper reported, and is Now, during the wars before when we they have a lot more of a cooler atti­ based on the assumption that war may make were a creditor nation, our involve­ tude toward that, because it is not hap­ it difficult for banks to raise funds in the ment of our credit was what won the pening. In fact, I will include in the U.S. market. wars, to tell you the truth. What we RECORD at this point an article from Spokesmen for several major Japanese lost later in between wars, as we have the Washington Post of Tuesday, Janu­ banks, however, denied the report. after 1945, we have lost on the money ary 15, which was in the business sec­ Of course, but does this mean that we tables, on the financial tables. tion entitled "Taiwan Cuts Holdings in have not had a flight of this capital? Of Yes, we won the war in the field and U.S. Banks; $35 Billion Shifted; Reces­ course we have. Does it mean that we in action, but really, the wars are not sion Fears Are Cited." have not had some of these creditors over. Every one of the wars we have Taiwan, holder of one of the world's largest and investors. who seeing the value of been involved in since 1945, whether foreign reserves, has cut most of its holdings their investment shrink as the dollar they want to be called wars or not, in in U.S. commercial banks because it fears falls, pull it out, and as the interest our books technically they are not the banks could fail in an economic reces­ rates become a little bit more competi­ wars, any more than our involvement sion, prolonged by a Persian Gulf war, tive, or at least equal as say in Ger­ in the gulf today. But everybody knows central bank officials said. many, the money is going to go there, that it is a war, that we have again set Then at the third to last paragraph, as it has been already. · loose this Minotaur to gobble up and and I am going to quote: So given that, plus the disarray in devour our youth. There is no evidence that Taiwan's atti­ our domestic financial structure, we So you lose at the money tables. We tude is spreading to other Asian economic can see why it is that I consider this to did in Vietnam. By the time President powerhouses. Indeed, Japan's leading finan­ be the most critical of all issues. Yet Nixon flew in that much publicized trip cial daily, the Nihon Keizai Shimbun, re­ for 2 years I have been unable to at­ ported today that major Japanese banks to China, he had to assure the Chinese have decided to funnel $10 bilion to their tract any attention, even from mem­ of a $10 million deposit in gold, the U.S. branches by the end of January in the bers of committees such as the one equivalent of gold, they did not get event of a gulf war. that I happen to have the honor to boxes of gold and put them in the But then it goes on to say why: chair, the Committee on Banking, Fi­ plane, but they got the equivalent, in nance and Urban Affairs. The amount is twice the normal monthly order to ensure the defraying of the ex­ injection, the newspaper reported, and is I have spoken with the highest of our penses in China. based on the assumption that war may make monetary officials. I have spoken, where I have had an opportunity, with D 1300 it difficult for banks to raise funds in the U.S. market. three of the private and probably the Where was that reported? Certainly The article referred to fallows: ones very highly immersed in high it was not in the United States, except international or .multinational financ­ the statement I made again on the [From the Washington Post, Jan. 15, 1991) ing and I ask if they are not concerned House floor that was picked up by some TAIWAN CUTS HOLDINGS IN U.S. BANKS; $35 about the possibility and the real clear minor publications. BILLION SHIFTED; RECESSION FEARS CITED danger and present danger that the dol­ So where are we today with all of TAIPEI, TAIWAN, January 14.-Taiwan, hold- lar can be replaced as the international this background? We are on the thresh­ er of one of the world's largest foreign re­ reserve unit. And they say, after a old of the dollar being replaced as the serves, has cut most of its holdings in U.S. pause, "Well, maybe at some future international reserve unit. That sounds commercial banks because it fears the banks time, if the United States experiences a like a lot of jargon, but it is not. What could fail in an economic recession pro­ period of protracted instability.'' that means is that we are the only longed by a Persian Gulf war, central bank But when I asked, "Well, why can't it country whose people have had the officials said today. happen next year," they cannot tell me great luxury of paying their debts in According to the officials, who were quoted why. It is just a feeling that they do by the Reuter and Kyodo news services, some their own currency. We are the only of the island nation's reserves have been not feel it can happen. people that have been that privileged. moved to the U.S. Federal Reserve and some But then, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 years ago when We are not going to be for long, par­ to banks in Europe, Japan and Australia. I was taking this place and reporting ticularly if we continue to drain the "The shift is mainly to protect our re­ the speculative fever and the financial domestic financial markets, not only serves as we face more risks by depositing bubbles that were building up in the the indirect but the direct assets as we our money in U.S. banks," a senior bank of­ real estate markets, and what would be have, which are now more or less de­ ficial told reporters. the obvious, the obvious finality of pendent on the vicissitudes, on the The move represents a surprising vote of this, I heard the same thing from all of no confidence in the U.S. financial system. things that money men always depend U.S. officials and private bank analysts have those who were enjoying that merry­ on. been virtually unanimous in agreeing that go-round. Why? Everybody was making As I said a little while ago, when a while American banks are facing severe dif­ money. Why? Everybody was getting country in the midst of a war situation ficulties, the chances of widespread major their money out of the S&L that was can show the men of money that it is bank failures are almost nil. paying them maybe 6% or 7 percent stable, that if they put their money in But Central Bank Governor Samuel Shieh and putting it in that money market that country it is going to be taken told reporters, "The U.S. economy is in more where they could get 8 percent or bet­ care of, that is where the money is of a shambles than you can understand and ter, not figuring that maybe it was not war will prolong the recession." going to go. We attracted huge re­ Taiwan's foreign exchange reserves sta d insured. serves. Our country at the time of at about $73 billion. About $35 billion has So, who listens? Oh, yes. I read these World War II and later ended up with been moved from U.S. commercial banks articles now about how terrible the the biggest gold, so-called reserves since late 1990, the officials said. shambles has been, and what the com­ ever, and that was soon gone. That is They said the central bank now keeps only ing dim, glim prospects of the commer­ in that enormous amounts. But the small amounts of its reserves in major Amer­ cial banking situation are, and these reason was that the money was coming ican banks to maintain business relations. are the experts, the biggest econo­ here as a safe haven. They did not provide figures. mists. In my service on the Banking There is no evidence that Taiwan's atti­ The one interesting factor up to now tude is spreading to other Asian economic Committee for 30 years I have seen in our involvement in the Middle East, powerhouses. Indeed, Japan's leading finan­ eight Chairmen of the Federal Reserve in the so-called gulf war, is that this is cial daily, the Nihon Keizai Shimbun, re­ Board come before the committee. Not not happening now. In fact, we have ported today that major Japanese banks one, not one ever said, "Well, you the opposite. Money is not coming. have decided to funnel $10 billion to their know, this is what is going on now. January 28, 1991 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD-HOUSE 2313 There are some dangers here, and history of mankind. The Federal Re­ chartered? They were chartered for maybe, just maybe something could serve Board says, "Well, you know public need and convenience. Well, happen." Never. All the experts from what, maybe we can." This is just 5 or today, Members who think that they economists to geoeconometric plans 6 years ago. "Yes, maybe we do have were chartered and were guaranteed by experts, they all come, like we say in something to do with interest rates." law and by the Government to make Spanish, after the storm, like the rain­ Now, that is jargon when they start profit, not to public need or conven­ bow. They al ways show up after the talking about M-1 and the kind of ience. That is the basic law in our storm. But who was there when there money that is in circulation, and its country. It has been from the begin­ were a few voices, mine among them? I philosophy, and all that kind of bull. ning. However, banks have the power am going to be fair to myself. I do not That is jargon. The truth of the matter to create money. Do Members think see the record is here. It is not what I is that policies, basic policies as to who the Government prints money? Look at am saying now, in retrospect. It is not has the power to allocate credit in a so­ your dollar bill. It no longer says "U.S. hindsight. It is what I have been speak­ ciety, interest rates, is a mechanism by Treasury," it says "Federal Reserve ing out about for more than 25 years, virtue of which wealth is transferred Note." What is the Federal Reserve? It so of course I feel intensely. What I am within a society. This is why, in the is not a Federal agency. It is a creature saying now is that no matter what we dawn of civilization, in the reign of of the private commercial bank. So do domestically we are not beset by ex­ Hammurabi-incidentally, if he were they are the ones, if anyone prints it, ternal forces over which we no longer alive today he would be an Iraqi, be­ it is the Federal Reserve Board. How­ have any control, and it is inescapable. cause it was out of Mesopotamia which ever, banks create money because they I asked the Chairman before last of is where Iraq is that we got all of this. create allocation of credit. Why is it the Federal Reserve Board, Mr. If we look at the Code of Hammurabi, that we have had thousands of banks Volcker, in 1987 in the last appearance and here is an individual reigning 7,000 fail? Just in the last few years, but in he made before the committee, before years before Christ, we will see interest the 20th century, and in Great Britain his successor took over, what are we as usurious and punishable by death. All through history, one way or an­ they have not had one large bank fail doing, and of course, it means what in 100 years. Why? Well, there are rea­ were we doing in concert with other other, we had some measure of control. We have not had. Some other countries sons, but what I am leading up to now nations in this vast, daily, huge is what I see as a most present, the amount of currency transactions do, but why could Franklin Roosevelt, worldwide, every day? Today, as we which is the answer I give to those who most clear, and the most ominous of gathered here, we will have no less say, "Wait a while, nothing you can do. all dangers. That is that all of this hor­ than $675 billion, and that is a very What can you-all do?" I say it is not rendous debt structure that we have conservative estimate. These are cur­ what we can do, it is what our country piled will have to be paid back in some­ rencies changing currencies. wants its sovereign power, who are the body else's currency, once the dollar is Anyway, it is not until just lately people. That is the sovereign power in replaced as the international reserve that because of the IBS, the Inter­ our country. unit. No person yet, neither these high national Bank for Settlement, inter­ The first words of our Constitution and supposedly knowledgeable bankers, national settlement based in Basel, say that. They do not say, "We the or the highest monetary officials of our Switzerland, of which we are not a vot­ Congress," or, "I the President." They country, can tell me why, even before ing member, we are just, as of some 15 say, "We the people of the United there is a European monetary system, years or less been permitted to visit, States, in order to form a more perfect and has decided to nationalize the but we have no real voice or vote. union," et cetera. That is where our ECU, which is the European currency These are the real decisionmakers in power comes from. We have gotten unit. Even before then. Why cannot the this labyrinth known as international away from that. We have created these Group of Seven, or the Group of Ten, finance, which today will determine entities that say, "We are indel>endent. get together, England or no England, where we are headed for as far as eco­ Why, you politicians better not mess and decide that they are going to poll nomic impact and independence, above around with us," forgetting that it was their international reserves and na­ all independence and freedom. the Congress that created them. Yes, tionalize the ECU? That is it for the they are independent. They are known dollar. D 1310 as Federal, but only in name. They are What does that mean? Like I say and The fact is that our country and its really not Federal agencies. They are repeat, it means that our privilege, and leaders in both the public as well as the not amenable to accountability to the we are the only Nation whose people private sector, have little or no histori­ Congress, and up to now, other than can say we pay our debts in our cur­ cal memory, or have done what, say, through appointment, they have not rency, will be paying this monstrous the European leaders have done, or the been much amendable to Presidents. debt, the corporate debt equals the Japanese leaders. That is, anticipate How could President Franklin Roo­ governmental debt, the governmental and have not only short-range but sevelt, utilizing in a time of war, world debt is way up there if we include the long-range use. war, 461/2 percent of the total gross na­ off-budget items. We have better than The last President to develop any tional product in that effort to wage 6112 trillion. The private debt, just you kind of long-range type of approach and win the war on the Federal level, and I, we built it up. It means we would was Franklin Delano Roosevelt. When how could he have the Government have to pay that back in somebody any person wants to tell me that all of never pay more than 2 percent inter­ else's currency, most likely the ECU. this that is happening is an act of God, est? Well, there is a story behind it. I interest rates usurious, exacting, ca­ will not go into it now, other than to D 1320 lamitous to any society, were like an show how, when we have accountable The ECU right now is worth about act of God. I remember six Chairmen of leadership, when we had tremendous $1.30. ~ the Federal Reserve Board coming be­ power, but as always, fundamental in Now, what is the more practical, fore the committee to say, "Oh, there our Constitution, all power shall have commercial, business and economic im­ is nothing we can do about interest accountability. However, when we do pact? Well, I sat on the committee that rates. Now, you guys, if you do not not have accountability, we know has had its jurisdiction on every single spend the budget on some of those spe­ where we are now and where we are so-called bailout that has come across cial programs, why, interest rates will headed. the Congress since the 1970's. We first go down." Well, all of a sudden we get We can bash others, like the Japa­ had the Penn Central. I was in on that. the most monstrous public debt, the nese and whatnot. However, I do not We had New York City. We had the most monstrous private debate, the think that is proper. I will tell Mem­ Lockheed bailout and then we had most monstrous corporate debt in the bers why. Why were banks in our banks Chrysler. 2314 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD-HOUSE January 28, 1991 Why? Because it was obvious to me Ms. KAPTUR, for 60 minutes, each day cation Programs, pursuant to 20 U.S.C. then and, mind you, first in the 1970's on January 29, 30, and 31. 1232(d)(l); to the Committee on Education or late 1960's was the first time I was Mr. GoNZALEZ, for 60 minutes, each a.nd Labor. saying that our capital, our credit allo­ day on January 31 and February 4. 480. A letter from the Secretary of Heal th a.nd Human Services, transmitting a. com­ cations, were not going into the needs Mr. OWENS of New York, for 60 min­ pilation a.nd analysis of State activities in of commerce to stoke and fire the en­ utes, each day on February 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, implementing the second year of the Child gines of commerce and production. 11, 12, 13, 14, and 15. Abuse a.nd Neglect Prevention Challenge They were going somewhere else, un­ Grant Program, pursuant to 42 U.S.C. like Japan. Japan to this day, the 51168.(1), 5116g; to the Committee on Edu­ bankers invest in their own production, EXTENSION OF REMARKS cation a.nd Labor. they have a line of credit. 481. A letter from the Secretary of Health By unanimous consent, permission to a.nd Human Services, transmitting the an­ Let me read to you from an interview revise and extend remarks was granted in a very, very competent publication nual report for 1990 on compliance by States to: with personnel standards for radiologic tech­ known as the "Financier, the Journal (The following Members (at the re­ nicians, pursuant to 42 U.S.C. 1006(d); to the of Private Sector Policy," with one of quest of Mr. BARRETT) and to include Committee on Energy a.nd Commerce. our I think industrial geniuses, Henry extraneous matter.) 482. A letter from the Inspector Genera.I, B. Schacht. It is an interview in this Mrs. MORELLA. Department of Justice, transmitting notifi­ magazine with the chairman of Mr. SMITH of New Jersey. cation of the implemention of recommenda­ Cummins Engine. He tells you that tions in the Department's Environmental Mr. CAMPBELL of California. a.nd Natura.I Resources Division Superfund fi­ Cummins Engine, faced with the Japa­ Mr. PORTER. nese, is the only manufacturer of this nancial activities report for fiscal year 1989, Mr. LENT. pursuant to 31 U.S.C. 7501 note; to the Com­ type of heavy machines, heavy-duty Mr. DANNEMEYER. mittee on Energy a.nd Commerce. truck motors, that has been able to Ms. Ros-LEHTINEN in two instances. 483. A letter from the Assistant Secretary withstand the Japanese competition, Mr. LAGOMARSINO in seven instances. of State for Legislative Affairs, transmitting but it has had to pay the price of not Mr. MCEWEN. copies of the original report of political con­ making much of a profit. tributions of Melissa Foelsch Wells, of Con­ Mr.GUNDERSON. ~ necticut, to be Ambassador to the Republic What is his biggest need? Capital. (The following Members (at the re- I am going to quote from his inter­ of Zaire, and members of her family, pursu­ quest of Mr. RAHALL) and to include ex­ ant to 22 U.S.C. 3944(b)(2); to the Committee view: traneous matter.) on Foreign Affairs. The issue before the country is whether we Mr. CARDIN. 484. A letter from the Administrator, Agen­ a.re going to have a. system that provides Mr. ANDERSON in 10 instances. cy for International Development, transmit­ ca.pita.I to the in\Testing side of our physical, ting a report on the development assistance goods-producing sector, our whether we are Mr. STENHOLM. Mr. MAVROULES. program allocations for fiscal year 1991, pur­ going to be inadvertently forced into short­ suant to Public Law 101-513; to the Commit­ terrn investing- Mr. MAzzoLI in two instances. tee on Foreign Affairs. Which is what we have now­ Mr. FOGLIETTA. 485. A letter from the Assistant Secretary Mr. FRANK of Massachusetts. which is what I think is happening. for Legislative Affairs, Department of State, So what you get is under-investment in Mr. GoNZALEZ in 10 instances. transmitting a report on the allocation of ca.pita.I a.nd under-investment in new tech­ Mr. BROWN of California in 10 in- funds made available for foreign military fi­ nology, a.nd competitive erosion. stances. nancing, international military education a.nd training, peacekeeping operations, and He said it all. This is what in my Mr. ANNUNZIO in six instances. Mr. KAN JORSKI in two instances. economic support fund assistance, pursuant speeches before my colleagues, going to Public Law 101-513; to the Committee on back to the sixties, has been about be­ Mr. LANTOS. Foreign Affairs. cause I feel it is a responsibility of Mr. LEHMAN of Florida. 486. A letter from the Chairman, Adminis­ mine. I have been privileged to serve on Mr. HOCHBRUECKNER. trative Conference of the United States, this committee from the first day that Mrs. BOXER. transmitting a report on the status of audit I was sworn in to the Congress in 1961. Mr. DURBIN. a.nd investigative coverage; to the Commit­ tee on Government Operations. I am very privileged and I feel being 487. A letter from the Executive Director, charged with knowledge, the least I ADJOURNMENT Advisory Commission on Intergovernmental can do is report, and what I am report­ Relations, transmitting a report on the sta­ ing is troubling, I know. I know every­ Mr. GONZALEZ. Mr. Speaker, I move tus of audit and investigative coverage; to body thinks that the biggest No. 1 that the House do now adjourn. the Committee on Government Operations. problem is the Middle East these other The motion was agreed to; accord­ 488. A letter from the Executive Director, things. ingly (at 1 o'clock and 25 minutes Committee for Purchase for the Blind a.nd Let me assure my comrades and col­ p.m.), the House adjourned until to­ Other Severely Handicapped, transmitting a. morrow, Tuesday, January 29, 1991, at report on the status of audit and investiga­ leagues, the dimensions of this lesser tive coverage; to the Committee on Govern­ noticed and appreciated problem are of 12 noon. ment Operations. such a magnitude that they can, more 489. A letter from the U.S. Commissioner, than loss of a war, doom us to eco­ Dela.ware River Basin Commission, transmit­ nomic and financial dependence. EXECUTIVE COMMUNICATIONS, ting a report on the status of audit and in­ ETC. vestigative coverage; to the Committee on Under clause 2 of rule XXIV, execu­ Government Operations. SPECIAL ORDERS GRANTED 490. A letter from the Administrator, Envi­ tive communications were taken from ronmental Protection Agency, transmitting By unanimous consent, permission to the Speaker's table and referred as fol­ the Agency's annual report on the Program address the House, following the legis­ lows: Fraud Civil Remedies Act for the year end­ lative program and any special orders 478. A letter from the Auditor, District of ing September 30, 1989, pursuant to 31 U.S.C. heretofore entered, was granted to: Columbia., transmitting a. copy of a. report 3810; to the Committee on Government Oper­ (The following Members (at the re­ entitled, "Follow-up Audit on Contracts Be­ ations. quest of Mr. RAHALL) to revise and ex­ tween the Department of Human Services 491. A letter from the Administrator, Envi­ tend their remarks and include extra­ and Metropolitan Health Associates, Inc.," ronmental Protection Agency, transmitting neous material:) purusa.nt to D.C. Code section 47-117(d); to the semiannual report on the activities of the Committee on the District of Columbia.. the inspector general, pursuant to Public Mr. ANNUNZIO, for 5 minutes, today. 479. A letter from the Acting Secretary of Law 95-452, section 5(b) (102 Stat. 2526); to Mr. GoNZALEZ, for 60 minutes, today. Education, transmitting a. notice of final the Committee on Government Operations. Mr. OWENS of Utah, for 60 minutes, on funding priorities for certain new direct 492. A letter from the Export-Import Bank January 29. grant programs in the Office of Special Edu- of the United States, transmitting a report January 28, 1991 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD-HOUSE 2315 on the status of audit and investigative cov­ 509. A letter from the President, Overseas the fourth annual report on the status of the erage; to the Committee on Government Op­ Private Investment Corporation, transmit­ Radon Mitigation Demonstration Program, erations. ting a report on the status of audit and in­ pursuant to 42 U.S.C. 7401 note; jointly, to 493. A letter from the Chairman, Farm vestigative coverage; to the Committee on the Committees on Energy and Commerce Credit System Assistance Board, transmit­ Government Operations. and Science, Space, and Technology. ting a report on the status of audit and in­ 510. A letter from the Chairman, Oversight vestigative coverage; to the Committee on Board of the Resolution Trust Corporation, Government Operations. transmitting a report on the status of audit 494. A letter from the Board of Directors, and investigative coverage; to the Commit­ PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS Farm Credit System Insurance Corporation, tee on Government Operations. transmitting a report on the status of audit 511. A letter from the Chairman, Penn­ Under clause 5 of rule X and clause 4 and investigative coverage; to the Commit­ sylvania Avenue Development Corporation, of rule XXII, public bills and resolu­ tee on Government Operations. transmitting a report on the status of audit tions were introduced and severally re­ 495. A letter from the Chairman, Federal and investigative coverage; to the Commit­ ferred as follows: Housing Finance Board, transmitting a re­ tee on Government Operations. port on the status of audit and investigative 512. A letter from the Chairman, Postal By Mr. BROWN of California (for him­ coverage; to the Committee on Government Rate Commission, transmitting a report on self, Mr. VALENTINE, Mr. BOEHLERT, Operations. the status of audit and investigative cov­ Mr. MINETA, and Mr. BROWDER): 496. A letter from the Acting Chairman, erage; to the Committee on Government Op­ H.R. 656. A bill to provide for a coordinated Federal Mine Safety and Heal th Review erations. Federal research program to ensure contin­ Commission, transmitting a report on the 513. A letter from the Secretary of the ued United States leadership in high-per­ status of audit and investigative coverage; to Treasury, transmitting the annual report formance computing; to the Committee on the Committee on Government Operations. under the Federal Managers' Financial In­ Science, Space, and Technology. 497. A letter from the Executive Director, tegrity Act for fiscal year 1990, pursuant to By Mr. BURTON of Indiana (for him­ Federal Retirement Thrift Investment 31 U.S.C. 3512(c)(3); to the Committee on self, Mr. GILMAN, Mr. HYDE, Mr. Board, transmitting a report on the status of Government Operations. MCEWEN, Mr. RITTER, Mr. LIPINSKI, audit and investigative coverage; to the 514. A letter from the Secretary of Com­ Mr. ROGERS, and Mr. SOLOMON): Committee on Government Operations. merce, transmitting a report on the status of H.R. 657. A bill to establish a Commission 498. A letter from the Inspector General, audit and investigative coverage; to the on Energy Independence; to the Committee General Services Administration, transmit­ Committee on Government Operations. on Energy and Commerce. ting a copy of their Audit Report Register, 515. A letter from the Director, Selective By Mrs. BYRON: including all financial recommendations, for Service System, transmitting a report on the H.R. 658. A bill to amend title 5, United the 6-month period ending September 30, status of audit and investigative coverage; to 1990; to the Committee on Government Oper­ the Committee on Government Operations. States Code, to allow Federal employees to ations. 516. A letter from the Executive Director, · take time off from duty to serve as bone 499. A letter from the Administrator, Gen­ State Justice Institute, transmitting a re­ marrow donors; to the Committee on Post eral Services Administration, transmitting a port on the status of audit and investigative Office and Civil Service. report on the status of audit and investiga­ coverage; to the Committee on Government H.R. 659. A bill to promote the greater use tive coverage; to the Committee on Govern­ Operations. of recycled paper by mailers of third-class ment Operations. 517. A letter from the U.S. Commissioner, mail matter; to the Committee on Post Of­ 500. A letter from the Executive Director, Susquehanna River Basin Commission, fice and Civil Service. Illinois and Michigan Canal National Herit­ transmitting a report on the status of audit By Mr. CAMPBELL of California: age Corridor, transmitting a report on the and investigative coverage; to the Commit­ H.R. 660. A bill to extend the statute of status of audit and investigative coverage; to tee on Government Operations. limitations applicable to any criminal of­ the Committee on Government Operations. 518. A letter from the Chairperson, the fense which was committed by an officer or 501. A letter from the Director, Institute of Martin Luther King Federal Holiday Com­ employee of the Department of Housing and Museum Services, transmitting a report on mission, transmitting a report on the status Urban Development between 1981 and 1988 the status of audit and investigative cov­ of audit and investigative coverage; to the and which was related to activities of the erage; to the Committee on Government Op­ Committee on Government Operations. Department; tQ the Committee on the Judi­ erations. 519. A letter from the Director, U.S. Trade ciary. 502. A letter from the Executive Director, and Development Program, transmitting a By Mr. CRANE: Interagency Council on the Homeless, trans­ report on the status of audit and investiga­ H.R. 661. A bill to provide special benefits mitting a report on the status of audit and tive coverage; to the Committee on Govern­ for the Andean nations; to the Committee on investigative coverage; to the Committee on ment Operations. Government Operations. 520. A letter from the Executive Director, Ways and Means. 503. A letter from the Executive Director, U.S. Commission for the Preservation of By Mr. DORNAN of California: Marine Mammal Commission, transmitting a America's Heritage Abroad, transmitting a H.R. 662. A bill to direct the Secretary of report on the status of audit and investiga­ report on the status of audit and investiga­ the Interior to display the flag of the United tive coverage; to the Committee on Govern­ tive coverage; to the Committee on Govern­ States of America at the apex of the Viet­ ment Operations. ment Operations. nam Veterans Memorial; to the Committee 504. A letter from the President, National 521. A letter from the Staff Director, U.S. on Interior and Insular Affairs. Endowment for Democracy, transmitting a Commission on Civil Rights, transmitting a H.R. 663. A bill to amend the Internal Rev­ report on the status of audit and investiga­ report on the status of audit and investiga­ enue Code of 1986 to allow a deduction for tive coverage; to the Committee on Govern­ tive coverage; to the Committee on Govern­ dividends paid by domestic corporations; to ment Operations. ment Operations. the Committee on Ways and Means. 505. A letter from the Director, National 522. A letter from the Governor, U.S. Sol­ By Mr. KOLBE (for himself and Mr. Gallery of Art, transmitting a report on the diers' and Airmen's Home, transmitting a re­ UDALL): status of audit and investigative coverage; to port on the status of audit and investigative H.R. 664. A bill to expand the boundaries of the Committee on Government Operations. coverage; to the Committee on Government the Saguaro National Monument; to the 506. A letter from the Chairman, Occupa­ Operations. Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs. tional Safety and Health Review Commis­ 523. A letter from the Secretary of the In­ By Mr. LAGOMARSINO: sion, transmitting a report on the status of terior, transmitting a copy of an approved H.R. 665. A bill to provide for the imple­ audit and investigative coverage; to the loan application from the Tohono O'Odham mentation of the foreign assistance provi­ Committee on Government Operations. Nation for the Schuk Toak District, pursu­ sions of the enterprise for the Americas Ini­ 507. A letter from the Director, Office of ant to 43 U.S.C. 422d; to the Committee on tiative, and for other purposes; to the Com­ Government Ethics, transmitting a report on Interior and Insular Affairs. mittee on Foreign Affairs. the status of audit and investigative cov­ 524. A letter from the Special Assistant to erage; to the Committee on Government Op­ the Director, Office of Management and By Mr. MCCURDY: erations. Budget, transmitting a soil conservation H.R. 666. A bill to amend title 37, United , 508. A letter from the Deputy Director, Of­ service plan for the South Fork of Little States Code, to increase the amount of for­ fice of Navajo and Hopi Indian Relocation, River Watershed, KY; to the Committee on eign duty pay, to expand eligibility for such transmitting a report on the status of audit Public Works and Transportation. pay, and to standardize the payment of such and investigative coverage; to the Commit­ 525. A letter from the Administrator, Envi­ pay; to the Committee on Armed Services. tee on Government Operations. ronmental Protection Agency, transmitting 2316 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD-HOUSE January 28, 1991 By Mr. MILLER of California (for him­ KAPTUR, Mr. JONTZ, Mrs. MINK, Mr. SANDERS, Mr. DoRNAN of California, Ms. self, Mr. MATSUI, Mr. POSHARD, Mr. JOHNSON of South Dakota, Mr. WIL­ MOLINARI, Mr. WILLIAMS, Mr. LAFALCE, Mr. McDERMOTT, Mr. ROE, Ms. LONG, Mr. SON, Mr. STAGGERS, Mr. MARTIN of HOCHBRUECKNER, Mr. EVANS, and Mr. Goss. EMERSON, Mr. LEHMAN of Florida, Mr. New York, Mr. EDWARDS of Califor­ H.R. 103: Mr. MCNULTY, Mr. WALSH, Mr. HORTON, Mrs. PATTERSON, Mr. FOGLl­ nia, Mr. Goss, Mr. DWYER of New Jer­ JONTZ, Mr. BUSTAMANTE, Mr. RICHARDSON, ETTA, Mr. GEJDENSON, Mr. BRYANT, sey, Mr. DELAY, Mr. BEVILL, Mr. TAU­ Mr. DE LA GARZA, Mr. LIVINGSTON, Mr. QUIL­ Mr. JENKINS, Mr. SHARP, Mr. ROYBAL, ZIN, Mr. HOCHBRUECKNER, Mrs. LOWEY LEN, Mr. HORTON, Mr. EcKART, Mr. RAY, Mr. Mr. HANSEN, Mr. JONTZ, Ms. PELOSI, of New York, Mr. SLATTERY, Mr. DORNAN of California, and Ms. Ros-LEHTINEN. Mr. BROWN of California, Mr. MUR­ GUARINI, and Mr. VENTO): H.R. 104: Mr. FRANK of Massachusetts, Mr. THA, Mr. PETERSON of Florida, Ms. H.R. 676. A bill to require that the U.S. MCEWEN, Mr. SPENCE, and Mrs. BOXER. SLAUGHTER of New York, Mr. Postal Service rescind changes recently im­ H.R. 105: Mr. MAZZOLI, Mr. WALSH, Mr. RAVENEL, Mr. FAZIO, Mr. WISE, Mrs. plemented relating to standards for the de­ SISISKY, Mr. PETERSON of Minnesota, Mr. BOXER, Mr. Russo, Mr. LANCASTER, livery of mail; to the Committee on Post Of­ BLILEY, Ms. MOLINARI, Mr. PETRI, and Mr. and Mr. MRAZEK): fice and Civil Service. THOMAS of Wyoming. H.R. 667. A bill to authorize a grant to the By Mr. WOLPE (for himself and Ms. H.R. 112: Mr. RAVENEL, Ms. PELOSI, Ms. national writing project; to the Committee SN OWE): ROS-LEHTINEN, Mr. WOLF, Mr. STAGGERS, Mr. on Education and Labor. H.R. 677. A bill to amend the Export Ad­ DELLUMS, Mr. RoGERS, Mr. LENT, Mr. RoSE, By Mrs. MORELLA (for herself, Mr. ministration Act of 1979 to extend indefi­ Mr. HORTON, Mrs. MINK, Mr. ESPY, Mr. BE­ HORTON, and Mr. PENNY): nitely the current provisions governing the VILL, Mr. BACCHUS, Mr. RANGEL, Mr. RoE, H.R. 668. A bill to allow a deduction for the export of ce.rtain domestically produced Mrs. COLLINS of Illinois, Mr. OWENS of Utah, amount of the premiums paid on a life insur­ crude oil; to the Committee on Foreign Af­ Mr. LIPINSKI, Mr. STEARNS, Mr. LANCASTER, ance contract the beneficiary of which is a fairs. Mr. WALSH, Mr. ABERCROMBIE, Mr. WASHING­ trust established for the benefit of a disabled By Mr. DORGAN of North Dakota: TON, Mr. VALENTINE, Mr. MACHTLEY, Mr. individual, and for other purposes; to the H.J. Res. 92. Joint resolution authorizing MRAZEK, Mr. LIGHTFOOT, Mr. BONIOR, Mr. Committee on Ways and Means. the imposition of additional import duties by HUGHES, Mr. BLILEY, Mr. WILSON, Mr. JEN­ By Mr. RINALDO: the President to ensure that wealthy foreign KINS, Mr. LAGOMARSINO, Mr. ALLARD, Ms. H.R. 669. A bill to control the transfer of countries that benefit from the United SLAUGHTER of New York, Mr. JOHNSON of arms to countries that threaten world peace, States efforts to compel the withdrawal of South Dakota, Mr. MARTINEZ, Mr. ECKART, including countries that are the subject of a Iraqi forces from Kuwait equitably share the and Mr. BERMAN. U.N. or U.S. blockade or embargo; jointly, to cost of those efforts; jointly, to the Commit­ H.R. 177: Mrs. BOXER, Mr. DELLUMS, Mr. the Committees on Foreign Affairs; Ways tees on Ways and Means and Foreign Affairs. BUSTAMANTE, Mr. DWYER of New Jersey, Mr. and Means; Banking, Finance and Urban Af- By Mr. DORNAN of California: BRYANT, and Mr. JONTZ. . fairs; and Agriculture. H.J. Res. 93. Joint resolution proposing an H.R. 178: Mrs. BOXER, Mr. BUSTAMANTE, Mr. By Mr. RINALDO (for himself and Mr. amendment to the Constitution of the Unit­ DWYER of New Jersey, Mr. BRYANT, and Mr. SHAYS): ed States limiting the number of consecutive JONTZ. H.R. 670. A bill to amend the Fair Credit terms Members of the U.S. Senate and House H.R. 179: Ms. SLAUGHTER of New York, Mr. Reporting Act to provide greater disclosure of Representatives may serve, to the Com­ CHAPMAN, Mr. PAYNE of New Jersey, Mr. COSTELLO, Mr. SANGMEISTER, Mr. WALSH, and to consumers of information concerning con­ mitte~ on the Judiciary. sumers by creditors, credit reporting agen­ H.J. Res. 94. Joint resolution proposing an Mr. BURTON of Indiana. cies, and other users of credit information, amendment to the Constitution of the Unit­ H.R. 258: Mr. DoRNAN of California. prevent abuses with regard to such informa­ ed States authorizing the Congress and the H.R. 262: Mr. SMITH of Florida and Mr. tion, to increase the enforcement authority States to prohibit the physical desecration DWYER of New Jersey. of Federal regulatory agencies with respon­ of the flag of the United States; to the Com­ H.R. 263: Mr. SMITH of Florida. sibility to enforce the Fair Credit Reporting mittee on the Judiciary. H.R. 303: Mr. BROWN of California, Mr. TAY­ By Mr. ARMEY: LOR of Mississippi, Mr. SMITH of Texas, Mr. Act, and for other purposes; to the Commit­ SIKORSKI, Mr. MILLER of Ohio, Mr. LEWIS of tee on Banking, Finance and Urban Affairs. H. Con. Res. 51. Concurrent resolution con­ Georgia, Mr. MACHTLEY, and Mr. MCMILLEN By Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN: cerning the Nobel Peace Prize awarded to of Maryland. H.R. 671. A bill to limit injunctive relief, Soviet President Mikhail Gorbachev; to the H.R. 371: Mr. BAKER. and prohibit the award of costs (including at­ Committee on Foreign Affairs. H.R. 451: Mr. FRANK of Massachusetts, Mr. torney's fees) against a judicial officer for By Mr. MAZZOLI: MILLER of California, Mr. JONTZ, Mr. MUR­ action taken in a judicial capacity; to the H. Con. Res. 52. Concurrent resolution ex­ THA, Mr. BOUCHER, Mr. BONIOR, Mr. LIPINSKI, Committee on the Judiciary. pressing the sense of the Congress that the Mr. BEVILL, Mrs. LLOYD, Mr. HARRIS, Mr. By Mr. SCHUMER: President should establish a White House STAGGERS, Mr. POSHARD, Mr. MCNULTY, Mr. H.R. 672. A bill to prohibit certain waiver conference regarding solid waste disposal MOLLOHAN, Mr. HUBBARD, Mr. RoE, Mr. YAT­ of liability provisions in NASA contracts, and reduction; to the Committee on Energy RON, Mr. BRUCE, Mr. PERKINS, Mr. WISE, and and to prohibit the exclusion of NASA qual­ and Commerce. Mr. EVANS. ity assurance personnel from contractor By Ms. OAKAR (for herself, Mr. GoN­ H.R. 480: Mr. HANSEN. work sites except as provided in the con­ ZALEZ, Mr. NEAL of Massachusetts, H.R. 537: Mr. TOWNS, Mr. EVANS, Mr. MRAZ­ tract; to the Committee on Science, Space, Mr. WISE, Mr. TORRES, Mr. KAN­ EK, Mr. FORD of Michigan, Mrs. MINK, Mr. and Technology. JORSKI, Mr. RAHALL, Mr. DOWNEY, BACCHUS, Mr. DURBIN, Mr. MCDERMOTT, Mr. By Ms. SLAUGHTER of New York (for AND Mr. KENNEDY): LAFALCE, Mr. RoYBAL, Mr. MCCLOSKEY, Mr. herself and Mr. SHAYS): H. Con. Res. 53. Concurrent resolution ex­ LEVINE of California, Mr. HORTON, Mr. ESPY, H.R. 673. A bill to amend the Internal Rev­ pressing the sense of the Congress that the Mr. BOUCHER, Mr. MARKEY, Ms. PELOSI, Mrs. enue Code of 1986 to extend the treatment of President should prepare and submit before MORELLA, Mr. LIPINSKI, Mr. SCHEUER, Mr. qualified small issue bonds through 1996; to April 1, 1991, a proposed national energy pol­ GEJDENSON, Mr. STOKES, Mr. LENT, Mr. DE the Committee on Ways and Means. icy plan which includes specific energy ob­ LUGO, Mr. POSHARD, Mr. JOHNSTON of Flor­ By Mr. SMITH of New Jersey: jectives for the year 2000; to the Committee ida, and Mr. FROST. H.R. 674. A bill to provide health benefits on Energy and Commerce. H.R. 542: Mr. APPLEGATE. for Reserve members who are called to ac­ By Mr. DORNAN of California: H.R. 550: Mr. STARK, Mr. MARTINEZ, and tive duty in connection with Operation H. Res. 46. Resolution amending the Rules Mr. EVANS. Desert Storm, and their dependents, upon of the House of Representatives to provide H.R. 553: Mr. WASHINGTON, Mr. BRUCE, Mr. termination of their service on active duty; certain qualifications pertaining to service STENHOLM, and Mrs. SCHROEDER. to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. as a Member, and for other purposes; to the H.R. 555: Mr. MCCLOSKEY and Mr. ABER­ H.R. 675. A bill to provide transitional Committee on Rules. CROMBIE. health benefits for Reserve members who are H.R. 556: Mr. LANTOS, Mr. SKELTON, Mr. called or ordered to active duty in connec­ HENRY, Mr. HOCHBRUECKNER, Mr. LAGO­ tion with Operation Desert Storm, and their ADDITIONAL SPONSORS MARSINO, Mr. LANCASTER, and Mr. BRYANT. dependents, upon termination of their serv­ H.R. 559: Mr. COSTELLO. ice on active duty, and for other purposes; Under clause 4 of rule XX.II, sponsors H.R. 639: Mr. ARMEY, Mr. COBLE, Mr. jointly, to the Committees on Armed Serv­ were added to public bills and resolu­ CLINGER, Mr. EMERSON, Mr. LAGOMARSINO, ices, Ways and Means, and Veterans' Affairs. tions as fallows: Mr. MCCOLLUM, Mr. ROHRABACHER, Mr. SMITH By Mr. WISE (for himself, Mr. ACKER­ H.R. 102: Mr. LAGOMARSINO, Mr. PETERSON of Texas, and Mr. WILSON. MAN, Mr. POSHARD, Mr. SMITH of Flor­ of Minnesota, Mr. VALENTINE, Mr. QUILLEN, H.J. Res. 73: Mr. SAXTON, Mr. HORTON, Mr. ida, Mr. YATES, Mr. ENGLISH, Ms. Mr. SPENCE, Mr. FAZIO, Mr. MCCLOSKEY, Mr. ESPY, Mr. TALLON, Mr. WOLF, Mr. HARRIS, January 28, 1991 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD-HOUSE 2317 Mr. GALLEGLY, Mrs. PATTERSON, Mr. LA­ FALEOMAVAEGA, Mr. PAXON, Mr. MAZZOLI, Virginia, Mr. SMITH of Oregon, Mr. STEARNS, FALCE, Mr. BACCHUS, Mr. RANGEL, Mr. Mr. BEREUTER, Mr. OXLEY, Mr. GILMAN, Mr. Mr. THOMAS of Georgia, Mrs. UNSOELD, Mr. WALSH, Mr. RAVENEL, Mr. CLEMENT, Mrs. KASICH, Mr. SENSENBRENNER, Mr. CLEMENT, VANDER JAGT, Mr. VENTO, Mr. VISCLOSKY, RoUKEMA, Mr. DE LUGO, Mr. RAMSTAD, Mr. Mr. WALSH, Mr. BURTON of Indiana, Mr. Mr. WASHINGTON, Mr. WHITTEN, Mr. WOLPE, LEHMAN of Florida, and Mrs. BOXER. ESPY, Mr. PALLONE, Mr. DUNCAN, Mr. and Mr. ZIMMER. H.J. Res. 79: Mr. COMBEST, Mr. lNHOFE, Mr. WELDON, Mr. HUTTO, Mr. SKEEN, Mr. HORTON, H. Res. 19: Mr. EcKART and Mr. STOKES. OXLEY, Mr. RAVENEL, Mr. MARLENEE, Mr. and Mr. BARRETT. SKEEN, Mr. BATEMAN, Mr. RAHALL, and Mr. H. Res. 12: Mr. BATEMAN, Mr. CAMPBELL of HAMMERSCHMIDT. California, Mr. DOOLEY, Mr. DORNAN of Cali­ H.J. Res. 81: Mr. HANCOCK, Mr. MOORHEAD, fornia, Mr. EDWARDS of Texas, Mr. FUSTER, PETITIONS, ETC. Mr. MYERS of Indiana, Mr. PETRI, Mr. PACK­ Mr. GUARINI, Mr. HOAGLAND, Mr. lNHOFE, ARD, Mr. LEWIS of Florida, Mr. HYDE, and Mr. Mrs. JOHNSON of Connecticut, Mrs. KEN­ Under clause 1 of rule XXII, WYLIE. - NELLY, Mr. KOLBE, Mr. LANCASTER, Mrs. 19. The SPEAKER presented a petition of H. Con. Res. 36: Mr. BURTON of Indiana. LOWEY of New York, Mr. MCDADE, Mr. the City Council of Seattle, WA, relative to H. Con. Res. 37: Mr. STARK. MCGRATH, Mr. PERKINS, Mr. PORTER, Mr. its opposition to the impending war in the H. Con. Res. 44: Mr. RAY, Mr. RITTER, Mr. REED, Mr. RIGGS, Mr. RoE, Mr. SANTORUM, Middle East; which was referred to the Com­ PETRI, Mr. SLAUGHTER of Virginia, Mr. Mr. SAXTON, Mr. SCHIFF, Mr. SLAUGHTER of mittee on Foreign Affairs. 2318 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS January 28, 1991 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS LT. GEN. JOHN J. YEOSOCK HON­ part and when we're going to have casual­ "I believe the men that are serving under ORED FOR SERVICE AND PATRI­ ties." him are very lucky to have such an excellent OTISM Three months after Iraq's Aug. 2 invasion leader, said Gus Genetti, who attended Val­ of Kuwait. Yeosock wrote to David and 56- ley Forge Military Academy with Yeosock year-old Michael Yeosock, who also runs the nearly 40 years ago "If I knew I was going HON. PAULE. KANJORSKI Wyoming Valley Airport in Forty Fort. into battle, I would want someone of his cali­ OF PENNSYLVANIA "The next big influx of troops is a real ber at the head of my organization." IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES challenge. Did you ever think that the larg­ American Legion Post 558 on East Carey Monday, January 28, 1991 est Army assembled since World War II is Street named its main-dining room after soon to be here under my command? It Yeosock during a testimonial dinner honor­ Mr. KANJORSKI. Mr. Speaker, less than 1 doesn't make sleeping easy, when one consid­ ing him two years ago. year ago, I stood here and honored a great ers the responsibility of these young sol­ Pete Baller, a member of the post, remem­ patriot from my district, Lt. Gen. John J. diers. Thanks for your support." bers Yeosock as a young boy. Y eosock. Little did we know 1 year ago that Since the Nov. 19 letter, David and Michael "We watched him grow up," said Baller, we would be embroiled in a war in the Persian haven't heard from their brother, but they whose family owned a ser.vice station next to Gulf. Little did I know 1 year ago I would be have followed his exploits through articles the Yeosock Funeral Home. "He was well written in military and national newspapers. known in town." standing here again to praise and honor Lieu­ Yeosock couldn't be reached for comment, According to Baller, Yeosock is ready for tenant General Yeosock, for today he is a despite numerous efforts. the strains of war. commander of the U.S. Army ground forces in DESERT DAYS "He's a career man and he's prepared for the gulf. Yeosock is no newcomer to the harsh it," Baller said. In my RECORD statement on March 22, desert life of the Middle East. At the L.A.N.I. Veterans of Foreign War 1990, I described many of Lieutenant General For two years, beginning in June 1981. Post in Irishtown, Yeosock's photo also Y eosock's accomplishments and awards. Re­ Yeosock was stationed there as the project hangs near the entranceway. cently, the Wilkes-Barre Times-Leader ran an manager for the Saudi Arabian National Veteran Michael l3asta, of Laflin, said he excellent article I would like to include with my Guard Modernization project. met "the cigar-smoking general" on two oc­ remarks today. He and his wife, Betta, made Saudi Arabia casions. their home, while their son, John, attended "He's a down-to-earth general and very re­ Mr. Speaker, in the days and weeks ahead, sponsive to the rank and file," Basta said. "I I know we will continue to keep our brave college in Texas and their daughter attended high school in Rome. don't think his rank in the military went to servicemen and women who are in the gulf on David Yeosock also spent several months his head." our thoughts and in our prayers. Their dedica­ in Saudi Arabia with his brother and sister­ BEGAN IN 1952 tion and commitment to this country is truly an in-law, learning about the Arab culture. inspiration to us all. Yeosock's military career began in his par­ It was a rare opportunity for the fifth­ ent's Plains Township funeral home in 1952, The article follows: grade teacher, who joined his brother at when a colonel from the Valley Forge Mili­ LEADERSHIP CAME EASY FOR LOCAL ARMY meals with Saudi dignitaries, including King tary Academy arrived on a recruiting mis­ COMMANDER Fahd. sion. (By Tracy Jordan) Learning to keep the soles of your feet flat on the floor and eating without utensils were David describes his brother's passage into If American guard forces are engaged in just a few of the experiences he and his military life as "absolutely fate," since it the allied war against Iraq, a general origi­ brother shared. was he who had applied to the academy and nally from Plains Township may tell the Because his brother was considered a not his older brother. world about the U.S. Army's efforts to eject V.I.P., David said he was extended all of the David, a 51-year-old teacher at the Dan Saddam Hussein from Kuwait. same privileges, including being offered a Flood Elementary School and a funeral di­ As commander of nearly all U.S. Army rare delicacy-a goat's eye. rector, laughs about it now, but when the forces in the Middle East, one of Lt. Gen. Luckily, he said, his interpreter tactfully colonel arrived, "I was shaking in my shoes, John J. Yeosock's duties will be to direct because I thought they were taking me press conferences, just as Air Force Lt. Gen. gave the eye "to someone more deserving." away. The colonel, dressed in a full uniform, Charles Horner did Friday. While Yeosock is in Saudi Arabia this was very strict and stern looking." Horner and Gen. E. Norman Schwarzkopf, time, Betta Yeosock is staying in Germany Since their pa.rents weren't home, David, who coordinates each branch of the service, with her daughter, Elizabeth J. Funk, wife of worried he was about to be drafted, went up­ showed the world press videotapes of five, Army Capt. Paul Funk, who was ordered to stairs and told his brother to talk to the first-day attacks in which laser-guided Saudi Arabia three weeks ago. colonel for him. .. bombs blasted targets in Iraq and Kuwait. Although her husband calls once a week, By the time their parents returned, John Since Operation Desert Shield started, she doesn't ask any questions about his work Yeosock was signing admission papers to the Yeosock has remained out of the spotlight or plans the United States has to remove academy. except for one instance, when he lambasted a Saddam Hussein from Kuwait. It was the beginning of a career that in Au­ senior officer who said ground forces "He never says anything on the phone, and gust 1990 put the 53-year-old general at the wouldn't be combat-ready until February. I've learned not to ask," Betta Yeosock said helm of all U.S. Army forces, with the excep­ from Germany last week. "It's just reassur­ tion of special operation forces, under Oper­ Lt. Gen. Calvin A.H. Waller's pessimistic ing to hear his voice. The only indication I comments made in late December sparked get is that he's tired." ation Desert Shield turned Operation ·Desert Yeosock's response. Storm. "Clearly we are ready to perform whatever She's been following her husband around Before heading to Saudi Arabia, Yeosock mission we are called upon to carry out," the world for 30 years, but she said she will had nearly a million men and women under Yeosock said, promising "a violent, fast bat­ never adjust to the separations. him as deputy commander of Forces Com­ tle, if war begins. "It's our way of life so we learn to deal mand and commander of the Third Army, With war underway Yeosock's brothers, with it, but believe me, you never get used to headquartered at Fort McPherson in East David and Michael, have been watching the being without your husband. It gets more Point, Ga. events in the Middle East closely. They ex­ difficult." The Third Army, which won fame as the pect their brother's involvement to amplify. HOMETOWN HERO force Gen. George S. Patton commanded dur­ The two local funeral directors, although Since receiving his third star in March ing World War II, played a major role in the confident of success, still worry about their 1989, Yeosock has become a hero in his home­ Battle of the Bulge in December 1944. brother's safety. town, and those who know him feel more at In August 1990, it became the top Army Once the ground battles start, Michael ease having one of their own in charge of component of the U.S. Central Command Yeosock said, "That's going to be the bad U.S. Army forces. putting all American soldiers, both active

•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. January 28, 1991 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 2319 and called-up reservist, under Yeosock's Michael, then a student at Penn State Uni­ It's with both pride and humility, Mr. Speak­ charge in Saudi Arabia. versity, remembers his brother as "elo­ er, that I extend to the National Space Society BASEBALL ASPIRATIONS quent" during the sermons. and to the Western Spaceport Chapter, our Before the colonel's unexpected visit, John "He was always very verbal and a good sincere good wishes as they carry on the tra­ Yeosock hadn't considered the Army as a ca­ communicator," Michael said. Since tliletr mother's death last April, dition of a space-faring people, to always reer, even though many of his father's six reach for the stars. Ad astra. brothers and sisters served during World War David, with Michael's help, has taken over as II. the family historian to follow the adventures According to David, "He had no intention of their three-star general. FORESHADOWED FUTURE ARAB AMERICANS SHOULD NOT of going into the military, he wanted to be a BE SINGLED OUT baseball player." Even before Yeosock joined the academy, David said his brother, who played second friends and classmates said they recognized a base with several local teams, spent entire certain demeanor about him that they pre­ HON. ROMANO L MAllOU summers on the diamond and slept with his dicted would catapult him into a position of OF KENTUCKY baseball mitt under his pillow. power, earning honors few realize in a life­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES He gave up that habit 38 years ago, when time. he joined Genetti and a few other local resi­ As children, the three Yeosock brothers be­ Monday, January 28, 1991 dents at Valley Forge. came regulars at their Uncle Frank "Bob" Mr. MAZZOLI. Mr. Speaker, America was Genetti, owner of Genetti's Best Western Yeosock's bar on River Street in Plains founded on the principles of equal justice and Inn, lived at the academy on the same dor­ Township. equal protection for all citizens. mitory floor as then Cadet Second Lt. David said he and his older brothers were During this gulf crisis, law enforcement au­ Yeosock. "like the three musketeers," during those Although Yeosock continued to play base­ days. thorities, who have heavy responsibilities to ball at Valley Forge, the military life seem­ When at Yeosock's tavern, John matched protect us from possible terrorist activities, ingly seeped into Yeosock's soul, according wits with the men and coal miners playing must be watchful not to infringe upon the very to former classmates. checkers. freedoms, protections, and rights guaranteed "Valley Forge gave him his first taste of "He could communicate on an adult level by our Constitution. military life and apparently he liked it," before he was an adult," according to Jack Recent reports of possible overreaction by Genetti said. Tokach, a former classmate. certain officials of the Federal Bureau of ln­ Genetti was two years younger than When he thinks about Yeosock as a young Yeosock, but he said, "Even then his supe­ boy, Tokach said, "You get a sense of great­ vestigatio~ne of the premier and respected rior leadership was recognizable-even to a ness that was already building. He had a cer­ law enforcement agencies in the world-need 14-year-old." tain dignity and moral code." to be considered carefully. The careful bal­ Others in the company often looked to ance which must be maintained between pro­ Yeosock for advice, according to Genetti. tecting civil rights and protecting public safety "He had a leadership charisma, which ex­ A SPACE-FARING CIVILIZATION is never easily accomplished. But, we all must uded confidence and trust," Genetti said. "I strive mightily for that elusive balance, espe­ remember talking to him a few times and al­ HON. ROBERT J. LAGOMARSINO cially in times of national stress and strain ways feeling better afterward. When he was such as experienced right now. around, things would always go right." OF CALIFORNIA Dr. William Smedley, of Kingston, grad­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES I commend to the attention of my colleagues uated from Valley Forge with Gen. Norman Monday, January 28, 1991 an editorial from the January 16 edition of the Schwankopf in 1952-the same year Yeosock Washington Post which describes the situation entered the academy. Mr. LAGOMARSINO. Mr. Speaker, 5 years in a calm, measured manner: "You know how some guys stand out, well ago today, January 28, tragedy struck our Na­ [From the Washington Post, Jan. 16, 1991) tion with the loss of seven brave men and these guys were noticeable fellows," SINGLING OUT ARAB AMERICANS women in the space shuttle Challenger acci­ Smedley recalled. The gulf crisis has raised the threat ofter­ Schwankopf became a four-star general dent. By a quirk of fate, yesterday marked the rorism-instigated by Saddam Hussein and and is Yeosock's immediate supervisor be­ 24th anniversary of another tragedy, the Apol­ directed against American targets both fore Colin Powell and the President, accord­ lo accident, when three American astronauts abroad and in this country. Hence, the in­ ing to Michael Yeosock. lost their lives in a launch pad fire. creased security at federal buildings and air­ Although Smedley graduated two years This evening, citizens of Lompoc, CA, will ports, and the decision of the Immigration ahead of Yeosock from the academy, he said and Naturalization Service to photograph "on hindsight, you could tell he was someone gather in the public library to commemorate those 10 brave men and women, and to mark and fingerprint visitors holding Iraqi and special." Kuwaiti passports. These have been telling Following Yeosock's first year at the acad­ two other events of a more positive nature: the signs of a nation assuming a wartime foot­ emy, he was chosen as "Outstanding Plebe," third anniversary of the formation of the West­ ing. Given the pronouncements out of Bagh­ and in 1955, he graduated cum laude from a ern Spaceport Chapter of the National Space dad, these countermeasures are inconvenient class of 177. Society, and the celebration of "Reach for the but necessary security precautions against His entrance into the Valley Forge Mili­ Stars Day" nationwide. possible terrorist attacks. tary Academy at the age of 15 marked the Yet it is exactly at times such as these end of his life on South Main Street with his Reach for the Stars Day commemorates the vision of our astronauts and our space pro­ that government must take care not to cir­ parents and brothers. cumscribe the rights and freedoms of its citi­ It also marked the beginning of a scrap gram as a whole. It was the day chosen by zens. Regrettably, that may have happened book that his late mother, the former Eliza­ the National Space Society to officially recog­ last week during the course of a special Fed­ beth "Betz" Petras, put together to track nize the formation of its Western Spaceport eral Bureau of Investigation program focused her son's life. Chapter in 1988. It also stands as a symbol on Arab Americans. Photos of Yeosock receiving awards from worldwide of the goal of the National Space FBI agents contacted more than 200 Arab­ different generals and his role as one of the Society to create a space-faring civilization American business and community leaders Three Kings in a Christmas play open the across the country, ostensibly to inform book that now includes pictures of him with here on Earth. Mr. Speaker, when historians write of this them of the bureau's intention to protect Saudi Arabia's King Fahd. them against any backlash from the Persian "The first year that he was at Valley era, they will undoubtedly note both the tri­ Gulf crisis. Investigating and prosecuting Forge we made 28 trips to visit him," David umphs and the tragedies of the space pro­ hate crimes and ethnically motivated vio­ Yeosock said. "I remember leaving early in gram. Hopefully, they will record how our Na­ lence spawned by Middle East turbulence is a the morning, when it was still foggy." tion rose from the Apollo and Challenger trag­ legitimate job of federal law enforcement of­ His late father, John .ft... Yeosock, visited edies to fulfill the vision of the astronauts, our ficials, so that aspect of the bureau's initia­ his son as often as possible to hear him de­ star travelers, as they extended our frontiers tive was welcomed by Arab Americans. But liver sermons at The Alumn Memorial Chap­ into space. FBI agents also used the occasion to gather el of St. Cornelius the Centurian at Valley intelligence about possible terrorist threats. Forge Military Academy and Junior College. No undertaking of such difficulty is without This is where the FBI quickly wore out its The non-sectarian services were a favorite tragedy, but no one was more willing to brave welcome. for the patriarch of the family, who died in danger than the astronauts themselves, for Organizations representing Arab Ameri­ 1978, according to David. they believed the goal was worth the effort. cans contend that agents asked citizens 2320 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS January 28, 1991 about their political beliefs, their attitudes as well as a great patriot. Among his many fa­ ficult election behind him, his administrative toward the Persian Gulf crisis, Saddam Hus­ mous works he wrote "La Rosa Blanca," "La talents and leadership ability quickly won the sein and their knowledge or suspicions about Nina de Guatemala," and "Los Zapaticos de praise of his colleagues, the media, and the possible terrorism. Deputy Attorney General Rosa." In addition to his provoking work, Marti William P. Barr denies any FBI intention to fans of the game. Clearly, he has placed the intimidate Arab Americans, as some commu­ was recognized for bringing forth unity of NFL on the right track heading toward the 21st nity leaders fear. "At the same time," he those exiled. He sought asylum in the United century. says, "in the light of the terrorist threats States during the War of Independence from Mr. Speaker, those who are lucky enough to ... it is only prudent to solicit information the Spanish. While in exile, Marti worked on know Mr. Tagliabue know him as a man of in­ about potential terrorist activity and to re­ behalf of the revolution taking place in his tegrity and vision. A dev9ted husband of 26 quest the future assistance of these individ­ country, and he raised money for the war uals." against Spain. years to his wife, Chandler, and the proud fa­ But why does the government presume ther of two daughters, Drew and Emily, he is that Americans of Arab descent should know Marti died in battle on May 19, 1895, in Dos Rios in the province of Oriente, Cuba. He is a rare breed indeed. It is my hope that when about "potential terrorist activity" or that we gathered with family and friends to watch this group of Americans is any more knowl­ recognized by his compatriots as the Cuban edgeable about such activity than any other? Apostle. the New York Giants prevail over the Buffalo FBI spokesman Thomas F. Jones says it's It is for his devout and earnest respect for Bills in a great game, we remembered the because the bureau is aware of a number of his country that the Jose Marti Benevolent As­ man off the field and his considerable con­ terrorist organizations in the United States sociation has decided to honor Jose Marti. tribution to the game. that "consist of people of Middle East de­ The members of the association are to be scent" and that the "possibility exists that [terrorists) are lh 'ng in Arab-American thanked for their efforts in honoring Marti. communities." In t; i.t way, he said, Arab They are as follows: Luis Hernandez, Sr., president; Iris Hernandez, George Cardet, SUPPRESSING DISSENT ·IN THE Americans "could co1 ie into possession of in­ BALTIC STATES formation on potentii..1 t errorist acts." secretary; Antonio Cartas, Julio Asseo, Pedro It is a perilously flimsy rationale. It leaves Betancourt, Andres Herrata, and Robert the U.S. government wide open to the accu­ Egues. sation that it is dividing Americans by eth­ HON. JERRY F. COSTELLO nic background and singling out one group OF ILLINOIS as a suspect class. If that were true, the gov­ A TRIBUTE TO PAUL TAGLIABUE ernment's conduct would clearly be constitu­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES tionally offensive and morally repugnant. To imply that Arab Americans-some of whom HON. TOM I.ANTOS Monday, January 28, 1991 are members of families that have been in OF CALIFORNIA this country since the turn of the century­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Mr. COSTELLO. Mr. Speaker, most of the Nation's attention is understandably focused may have a special link to terrorists is both Monday, January 28, 1991 insidious and harmful. The government can­ on our service men and women in the Persian not go around making judgments and pre­ Mr. LANTOS. Mr. Speaker, with the memory Gulf. However, other events deserve our at­ sumptions about citizens on the basis of of a great Super Bowl still fresh in our minds, tention and concern, particularly regarding the their descent. I rise today to pay tribute to a man whose Soviet Union and that country's use of military Like all Americans, Arab Americans have contribution to the game cannot be measured force to suppress dissent in the Baltic States. the right to be accepted and treated as indi­ in yardage, passing percentages, or points. viduals, and the government has a constitu­ That man is Paul Tagliabue, the commissioner In the last week, thousands of Lithuanians tional duty to observe and protect that of the National Football League. gathered at the national parliament building to right. Neither should the government invade protect it from aggressive Soviet troops. At the privacy or trample the dignity of one Born in Jersey City, NJ, in 1940, Mr. class of citizens. What is being seen now re­ Tagliabue demonstrated early in his life the least 19 people were killed and hundreds calls the negative stereotyping that served talents and abilities that have enabled him to wounded in attacks ordered by authorities in as a basis for the shameful treatment of rise to the top. He is truly an exceptional indi­ the Soviet leadership. This does not bode well Americans of Japanese ancestry during vidual worthy of this body's recognition and for future United States-Soviet relations, cer­ World War II. Such stereotyping, with its praise. An athlete, a scholar, a businessman, tainly given their attempts in the past several ugly and unfair implications, should not be a family man-Mr. Tagliabue excels in all that years to open their society to more freedoms allowed to take hold. he puts his hand to. and political debate. Known to his Hoya teammates at George­ We cannot allow this crackdown on Baltic JOSE MARTI BENEVOLENT town University as "Mr. Chairman of the self-determination to go unrecognized, be­ ASSOCIATION Boards," Paul Tagliabue was a model of hard cause if it does, it will hamper any other ef­ work and diligence on the basketball court. His forts toward democratic freedoms throughout HON. ILEANA ROS.LEHTINEN grit was an inspiration to those with whom he the Soviet Union. I am certain that constitu­ OF FLORIDA played. But he was more than just an athlete ents in my district, many of whom are of Lith­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES at Georgetown, where he graduated in 1962. uanian, Ukranian, Estonian and Latvian de­ He was able to balance his love of sports scent, are horrified by the events that have oc­ Monday, January 28, 1991 with his academic studies. The combination of Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN. Mr. Speaker, it is with his natural scholastic talents and his work curred this week. great honor and much pride that I wish to rec­ ethic culminated in his being named a Rhodes I recently cosponsored legislation to with­ ognize the Jose Marti Benevolent Association Scholar finalist-a crowning academic hold from the Soviet Union "most favored na­ of Miami Beach, FL. achievement. tion" status until Moscow ends economic and The Jose Marti Benevolent Association was In 1965 he graduated with a degree in law military action against the Baltic States, with­ founded on May 19, 1986, through a commit­ from New York University, where he edited the draws all troops, and recognizes the inde­ tee dedicated to honoring Cuban patriot Jose Law Review. His professional career has been pendence of those countries. Marti and organized by Luis Hernandez and nothing short of meteoric. After a clerkship Mr. Speaker, it is my hope that with contin­ his two children, Luis Hernandez, Jr. and Iris with the U.S. claims court, Mr. Tagliabue ued pressure by the international community, Hernandez, as well as Roberto Egues and worked for 3 years as a defense analyst with we can lead a call for restraint that will lead Carlos Deman. the Department of Defense. He then joined to greater democratic expression in the Soviet On January 27, 1991, the Jose Marti Benev­ the Washington firm of Covington & Burling, Union. olent Association will celebrate an event com­ where his professional association with the memorating 138 years of Jose Marti's birth. National Football League began. In 1989, he This event, honoring Marti, will take place at was named commissioner after a fractious the Miami Beach Library in Miami Beach, FL. election. Marti was born in Havana, Cuba, on Janu­ In the ensuring months and years, he has ary 28, 1853, and he was a writer and a poet proven a most worthy choice. Putting the dif- January 28, 1991 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 2321 COMMEMORATING THE 30TH ANNI­ sary. I extend my personal thanks and grati­ sage must be a top priority for the President, VERSARY OF THE MARYLAND tude for the work of churches such as the the congressional leadership, and rank and file STATE ASSOCIATION OF B'NAI Good Shepherd Presbyterian Church in Members of the House and Senate. B'RITH Joppatowne, MD. H.R. 133 is an effort to bridge the gap be­ May God continue to bless Good Shepherd tween the parties over campaign finance re­ HON. BENJAMIN L CARDIN Presbyterian Church and the United States of form by enacting meaningful, but fair and bal­ , OF MARYLAND America. anced reforms. It encourages honest competi­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES tion and will help to further the goal of a gov­ Monday, January 28, 1991 ernment, "of the people, by the people, and THE SUCCESS OF U.S. HIGH­ for the people." Mr. CARDIN. Mr. Speaker, Saturday, March TECHNOLOGY WEAPONS SYSTEMS 9, 1991, marks the 30th anniversary of the As a Member of Congress who knows how Maryland State Association of B'nai B'rith. HON. ROBERT J. LAGOMARSINO difficult it is to defeat an incumbent, because B'nai B'rith is the world's oldest and largest I did so, and as one who has experienced a OF CALIFORNIA service organization, setting an example of campaign where my wealthy opponent spent community service for 148 years. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES over $11/2 million and outspent me more than As we all know, organizations such as B'nai Monday, January 28, 1991 2 to 1, I have a strong sensitivity and appre­ B'rith are able to do so much good because Mr. LAGOMARSINO. Mr. Speaker, the suc­ ciation of what kinds of campaign finance re­ of dedicated and exceptional members. One cess to date of U.S. high-technology weapons forms our Nation needs. My campaign finance such individual, Frada A. Wall, will be inducted systems in the Persian Gulf is gratifying for reform bill may serve as a blueprint to guide as the new president of the Maryland State many reasons, primarily because of the num­ us past the partisan wrangling we have experi­ Association on March 9, 1991. Ms. Wall is a ber of lives which have undoubtedly been enced previously. two-term past president of the David Lester spared on both sides. This comprehensive campaign reform bill Maccabiah Sabra Unit with a history of several United States Tomahawk cruise missiles addresses all of the most pressing issues in years of community service. were used with great effect at the start of the campaign finance reform: from the growth of Ms. Wall will succeed Hal Kuperberg who is conflict, disabling Iraqi defenses and destroy­ Political Action Committees [PAC's] and the completing a distinguished 1-year term as ing strategic targets deep within Iraq with vir­ declining influence of small contributions from president. tually no risk to American forces and minimal individuals, to independent expenditures, the It is a pleasure to call the 30th anniversary risk to Iraqi civilians. The accuracy and suc­ unfair advantages of candidates who are per­ of the Maryland State Association of B'nai cess of the Tomahawk is in part a reflection of sonally wealthy, and PAC's controlled by B'rith to the attention of the House. With serv­ the development testing of the missile per­ elected officials. ice organizations such as B'nai B'rith and indi­ formed in Ventura County, at the Point Mugu H.R. 133 also contains stiff criminal pen­ viduals like those being honored, our work as Naval Base, during the past decade. U.S. alties for individuals who violate Federal elec­ public servants in Congress is made that planes flying missions over Iraq were pro­ tion laws. much easier and that much more pleasurable. tected by electronic counter-measure pods Many of the provisions contained in this leg­ manufactured by Raytheon, Goleta, in Santa islation are based on proposals originally rec­ GOOD SHEPHERD PRESBYTERIAN Barbara County. Similar systems installed on ommended by Dr. Norman J. Ornstein, resi­ CHURCH OF JOPPATOWNE, MD, naval vessels at Port Hueneme Naval Base dent scholar at the American Enterprise Insti­ CELEBRATES 25TH ANNIVER­ are protecting our sailors from attack. And tute for Public Policy Research. Dr. Ornstein is SARY "smart" weapons developed during sea trials a nationally known and well-r~spected scholar off Ventura County have increased the suc­ of the American political and constitutional HON. HELEN DEUCH BEN11EY cess and reduced the need for multiple sorties systems. He is held in high regard by mem­ OF MARYLAND by Navy fliers. bers of bQth parties, which is why his ideas IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Other systems, notably the Patriot, also built may help us move beyond our past partisan by Raytheon, have successfully defended differences. Monday, January 28, 1991 United States ground forces and civilians in The cornerstone of H.R. 133 is the signifi­ Mrs. BENTLEY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to Saudi Arabia, and are being deployed to pro­ cant reduction in the amount of money Politi­ congratulate the Good Shepherd Presbyterian tect Israeli cities from Scud missiles. The Pa­ cal Action Committees [PAC's] may contribute Church of Joppatowne, MD, on the occasion triot technology is derived in part from the to candidates and the strong new incentives to of their 25th anniversary. strategic defense initiative. encourage small contributions from in-State On Saturday, January 26, I will have the I think it's appropriate to acknowledge the contributors. pleasure of attending the 25th anniversary contributions made by these companies and The bill provides both a tax credit and a celebration and look forward to sharing in the their employees in saving American lives and, Federal matching payment for individual con­ fellowship of the evening's events. For a quar­ hopefully, shortening the war. We all want a tributions of $200 or less to qualifying can­ ter of a century the Good Shepherd Pres­ quick end to this conflict, and we are grateful didates who are running for Congress in the byterian Church has attended to the needs of to our service men and women and our de­ contributor's home State. the community of Joppatowne with the warmth fense workers for their service to the Nation. In order to qualify for matching funds, a can­ and caring that only the church can provide. didate must agree not to spend more than The important role Good Shepherd Pres­ $100,000 of his own money on the campaign, byterian Church plays in the surrounding com­ CAMPAIGN FINANCE REFORM ACT and must raise at least $25,000 in contribu­ munity is clearly evident. The church has been tions of $200 or less from in-State residents. actively involved with youth groups, the local HON. PAULE. KANJORSKI A voluntary income tax checkoff, similar to the high school, fuel funds, food distribution, and OF PENNSYLVANIA one already used to finance Presidential elec­ a day care center. in addition, the congrega­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES tions, is created to provide the Federal match­ tion also takes an active role in the community Monday, January 28, 1991 ing funds. as many church members are involved in var­ H.R. 133 also slashes the maximum a Politi­ ious community organizations and functions. Mr. KANJORSKI. Mr. Speaker, on the first cal Action Committee [PAC] may contribute to The hard work and dedication of the Good day of the 102d Congress I reintroduced legis­ a candidate from the current $5,000 to no Shepherd Presbyterian Church to the commu­ lation I originally drafted and introduced last more than $2,000. nity and its congregation is truly commend­ year, H.R. 133, the House of Representatives I would like to share with my colleagues a able. Our Nation is greatly indebted to the Election Campaign Reform Act of 1990. full section-by-section analysis of the bill: work of such churches throughout the entire In order to restore the confidence and trust country. of the American people in their Government it SECTION-BY-SECTION ANALYSIS OF H.R. 133, It is with great respect and admiration that is imperative that the 102d Congress enact THE ELECTION CAMPAIGN REFORM ACT OF 1991 I congratulate them upon their 25th anniver- campaign finance reform legislation. Its pas- Section. 1. Short title. 2322 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS January 28, 1991 The act may be cited as the "House of Rep­ section may be fined up to $25,000 and/or im­ From a 23-bed retirement home opened in resentatives Election Campaign Reform Act prisoned for up to 5 years. 1945, MJHHA has grown into one of the most of 1991". (g) Requires the repayment to the trust comprehensive geriatric care centers in the Section 2. Limitation on contributions to fund of a portion of any excess campaign House of Representatives candidates by po­ funds after the election in an amount equal Southeastern United States; a true leader in litical action committees. to the pro rata share that trust fund pay­ their field. The facility has been named one of Reduces from $5,000 to $2,000 the maximum ments accounted for of the candidate's total only eight national test sites for a federally contribution a political action committee aggregated receipts from all sources for the funded Medicare Alzheimer's project, and has may make to a candidate per election. election. Repayments to the trust fund shall served as the site for the American Healthcare Section 3. Credit for contributions to con­ not exceed the total amount received from Association's educational videos documenting gressional campaigns. the trust fund. the reduction of physical and chemical re­ Provides a 100 percent tax credit for the (h) Requires the FEC to issue regulations straints. The State Department has referred first $200 (or $400 in the case of a joint tax re­ to biennially index the provisions of sub­ turn) in personal contributions an individual section (a). foreign countries to MJHHA who seek advice makes to a House candidate running from Section 8. Amendments to section 304 of on their aging population. the same state. the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 MJHHA now serves more than 8,000 south Section 4. Designation of income tax pay­ with respect to independent expenditures. Floridians each year with an array of services ments to the House of Representatives cam­ Requires the reporting to the FEC, within including adult day care, Alzheimer's pro­ paign trust fund. 24 hours, of any independent expenditure in a grams, at-home, long-terms, and skilled nurs­ Provides for a $2 tax credit check-off on House race which exceed $10,000, and a state­ ing care, research, technology and other indivdual federal tax returns to be paid to ment as to which candidate the independent health-related programs and services. Last the "House of Representatives Campaign expenditures are intended to help or hurt. Trust Fund. Requires the FEC to notify each candidate of year alone, it has provided more than $10 mil­ Section 5. Establishment of the House of the independent expenditures within 24 lion in free health care services to our commu­ Representatives campaign trust fund. hours. nity. I have seen their 19-acre campus which Creates a House of Representatives Cam­ Section 9. Amendment relating to broad­ is home to a geriatric ambulatory health care paign Trust Fund under the Secretary of the cast media rates and disclosures. center, a nursing home, rehab center, hospital, Treasury to receive funds derived from the $2 (a) Requires broadcast stations to offer and out-patient services. I fully support the check-off on individual tax returns and au­ their lowest rates, to House qualifying can­ wonderful services they provide. thorizes expenditures from the trust fund to didates who have agreed to limit personal On February 2, 1991 MJHHA will be cele­ certified candidates who have raised not less spending to $100,000, for commercials which than $25,000 in contributions of $200 or less are 1 to 5 minutes in length. brating its 45th anniversary gala at the Doral from individual contributors from their (b) Requires the inclusion of the statement Ocean Beach Resort in Miami Beach, FL. I states. "This candidate has not agreed to abide by would like to extend my deepest appreciation Section 6. Amendment to the Federal Elec­ the spending limits for this Congressional for the selfless efforts of all those who make tion Campaign Act of 1971 relating to report­ election campaign set forth in the Federal this organization so special. The officers in­ ing of individual resident contributions in Election Campaign Act" in any broadcast or clude: Irving Cypen, chairman of the board; elections for the Office of Representative. print advertisements of House candidates Harold Beck, president; Aaron Kravitz, Albert Requires House candidates to report to the who refuse to agree to limit personal spend­ Ossip, Arthur Pearlman, Leo Rose, Jr., past FEC when they have raised more than $25,000 ing to $100,000. in contributions of $200 or less from individ­ Section 10. Penalties. presidents; Lilyan Beckerman, Harry Chemin, uals residing in their states and requires the Makes it unlawful to furnish false informa­ Jack Chester, David B. Fleeman, Solomon FEC to certify this to the Secretary of the tion to, or to withhold information from, the Garazi, Leo Gelvan, Irene Gruber, Nathan Treasury. FEC, punishable by up to $10,000 in fines and/ Gumenick, Lila G. Heatter, Harry A. Levy, Section 7. Amendment to the Federal Elec­ or up to 5 years in prison. Martin Margulies, Sam May, Polly de Hirsch tion Campaign Act of 1971 relating to match­ Section 11. Restrictions on control of cer­ Meyer, Charles G. Reskin, Rowland Schaefer, ing payments from the House of Representa­ tain types of political committees by can­ Edward Shapiro, Fay Stein, Louis Stein, Har­ tives campaign trust fund. didates. old Topple, Florence Weisberg, honorary vice (a) Entitles House candidates to matching Prohibits House candidates from establish­ funds from the trust fund for the frist $200 in ing, maintaining, or controlling a political presidents; A Jeffrey Barash, Stephen H. contributions from individuals who reside in committee other than an authorized com­ Cypen, Ronald Fieldstone, B.B. Goldstein, the state. mittee of the candidate. Carol Greenburg, Arthur P. Mark, Dr. Jon (b) Limits maximum total aggregate Section 12. Authorization of appropria­ Rauch, vice presidents; Helen G. Recht­ matching payments to $300,000. tions. schaffer, treasurer; Alberto Barrocas, cor­ (c) In order to receive the matching pay­ Authorizes such sums as are necessary to responding secretary, Ben Botwinick, financial ments, House candidates are required to cer­ carry out the Act. secretary; Wayne Cypen, recording secretary; tify, under penalty of perjury, that neither Section 13. Effective date. and Gladys Israel, associate recording sec­ they, nor their family, shall furnisp more Provides for the provisions of the Act to than $100,000 in personal funds or loans for take effect after December 31, 1990. retary. the campaign. Section 14. Severability. Establishes penalties of up to $25,000 in If any provision of the Act is held to be in­ fines and/or 5 years in prison for violations of valid, this will not affect the other provi­ A TRIBUTE TO STAVROS any certification that a candidate will not sions of the Act. DIAMANTIS exceed $100,000 in personal funds. (d) Provides that if a candidate for the HON. TOM I.ANTOS House funds refuses to make a certification MIAMI JEWISH HOME AND HOS­ OF CALIFORNIA that he/she will not spend over $100,000 in PITAL FOR THE AGED 45TH AN­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES personal funds, that candidate's opponents NIVERSARY GALA CELEBRATION may receive matching funds for up to $1,000 Monday, January 28, 1991 in contributions from individuals regardless of their of residence. HON. ILEANA ROS-LEHTINEN Mr. LANTOS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to (e) Allows opponents of a House candidate, OF FLORIDA pay .tribute to an otherwise ordinary man who who violates a certification to limit personal IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES performed extraordinary deeds in a time of spending to $100,000, to receive from the great crisis. He is a man most worthy of this trust fund payments equal to the amount of Monday, January 28, 1991 body's recognition and praise, embodying personal funds contributed by the violating Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN. Mr. Speaker, it gives qualities of honor and courage to an extent candidate in excess of $100,000. me great pleasure to recognize 45 years of seldom seen. (f) Permits certified House candidates who compassionate service to the community by The man to whom I wish to pay tribute is are the target of independent expenditures the Miami Jewish Home and Hospital for the Stavros Diamantis, a native of Larissa, which exceed $10,000 to receive from the trust fund an amount equal to 300 percent of Aged at Douglas Gardens [MJHHA]. It serves Greece. During the Nazi occupation of his the amount of the independent expenditure. as a beacon of hope in an area which is home town, Mr. Diamantis hid, at the obvious risk of Persons found to have willfully or inten­ to many of our country's ever-increasing aging his own life, four Jewish families from their tionally sought to subvert the intent of sub- population. murderous prosecutors. January 28, 1991 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 2323 Mr. Speaker, it is most difficult to character­ JUDGE LEE COOPER nificance to this 73d anniversary. On July 16, ize or comprehend the kind of courage and 1990, the Government of Ukraine approved bravery reflected in the actions of this one HON. ROBERT J. LAGOMARSINO the Declaration on State Sovereignty of man. How can one understand an altruistic act OF CALIFORNIA Ukraine in which it outlined the goal of in­ in which a man risks all that he has, including IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES creased democracy, respect for the national rights of all people, and the affirmation of sov­ his life, to save the lives of strangers? Monday, January 28, 1991 Mr. Diamantis represents the very best ereignty and self-rule of the people of the Mr. LAGOMARSINO. Mr. Speaker, I rise to among us. His willingness to recognize, Ukraine. The Baltic States of Lithuania, Latvia, take note of the retirement this month of and Estonia have all declared their independ­ confront and, in his own way, defeat the tyr­ Judge Lee E. Cooper, Jr., presiding judge of ence, and we have witnessed a great liberal­ anny surrounding him is a most inspiring les­ the Ventura County, CA, Municipal Court, and ization and movement toward democracy with­ son. a longtime friend and colleague. in the Soviet Union itself. Ezra Moissis, one of the 20 Jews saved by Lee has served on the municipal bench for While these developments fill us with hope Mr. Diamantis, said at a recent ceremony hon­ 20 years, and as presiding judge of the court that the goals defined in the 1918 declaration oring his actions against the Nazi's brutal ag­ for the last three terms. As presiding judge, he of independence may finally be realized, the gression, "Escaping the hell of the Nazi perse­ has streamlined the court, putting into place events of the past week signal the dangerous cution, our good fate led us here where we methods for reducing the time and inconven­ possibility of reversal and tragedy. The use of found hospitality, tenderness, love, and inter­ ience to victims, witnesses, and jurors. He is force in Lithuania to control the dissemination est. All the houses in the village were open to widely recognized for his ability to settle cases of information, and the formation of commit­ us and the house of Mr. Diamantis especially, and as a dynamic and resourceful jurist. tees for national salvation, which are attempt­ for whom our gratitude is unlimited." Lee is a graduate of the UCLA School of ing to control the legitimately elected govern­ Mr. Speaker, Mr. Diamantis is a profound Business Administration and School of Law, ments in the Baltic States, pose a grave threat and shining example of how we, as individ­ receiving his doctorate in 1960. He worked as to the newfound freedom and desire for sov­ uals, are empowered to resist the forces of in­ a prosecutor in the Ventura County district at­ ereignty of the Baltic people. The dispatch of stitutionalized aggression, hatred, and terror torney's office before joining my law firm in troops to Ukraine and the arrest of Ukrainian that characterized the Nazi era. In a time Ventura, also serving as my assistant in the student leader Oles Donij threaten the when it would have been easiest to turn a California State Senate. In 1970, he was ap­ Ukraine's peaceful transition to independence blind eye and tacitly allow the atrocities to pointed to the Ventura County Municipal Court and increases the possibility of civil war. occur. Mr. Diamantis made his stand. He by Gov. Ronald Reagan. We should celebrate the 73d anniversary of showed through his actions that his loyalty During the time he has served on the Ukraine's declaration of independence with a was to his humanity and to a civilized world. bench, the county-and the court's caseload­ message of support to the valiant people now It is with a sense of great honor and obligation has grown enormously. Lee's administrative struggling for their sovereignty and freedom. that I rise and pay tribute to him today. capability and hard work has enabled the While the conflict in the Middle East is absorb­ court to keep pace with that growth. He will be ing so much of our attention, we must not ig­ sorely missed. nore the plight of a people who have been his­ Lee and his wife, Jean, plan to move to torically dominated. We must support the COMMEMORATING THE BIRTHDAY Mammoth Lakes, in Mono County, where they basic right of all people to determine their own OF DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. have a home. He has agreed to remain on the destiny and make clear that the violation of bench however, until his successor is in­ this right will not go unnoticed. stalled, and knowing Lee, I hope he will agree HON. ROMANO L MAllOU to serve on assignment as needed, giving us the benefit of his extensive experience. INTRODUCTION OF THE NATIONAL OF KENTUCKY Mr. Speaker, on behalf of the U.S. House of WRITING PROJECT BILL IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Representatives, I want to extend to Lee our profound thanks for his service, and my per­ HON. GEORGE MlllER Monday, January 28, 1991 sonal wishes for a happy and rewarding retire­ OF CALIFORNIA Mr. MAZZOLI. Mr. Speaker, on January 21, ment. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 1991, we in America paused to mark the anni­ Monday, January 28, 1991 versary of the birthday of the Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. CELEBRATING UKRAINIAN Mr. MILLER of California. Mr. Speaker, I am With much pride, I join my fellow Americans INDEPENDENCE DAY pleased to reintroduce legislation to authorize in honoring his memory as a man of peace $1 O million in Federal support for the widely and as a man devoted to human and civil HON.GEORGEJ.HOCHBRUECKNER respected national writing project [NWP], a collaborative higher education/public school rights. OF NEW YORK initiative that provides inservice training to Dr. King is recalled as the dominant force in IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES teachers in the area of writing. the civil rights struggle. While many advances Monday, January 28, 1991 During the last session, the House passed have been realized since he passed away at Mr. HOCHBRUECKNER. Mr. Speaker, 73 identical legislation as part of H.R. 5932, the the hands of an assassin, there remain "miles years ago the people of the Ukraine rose to Equity and Excellence in Education Act. NWP to go before we sleep." declare their independence taken from them legislation had also been introduced in the The greatest tribute we in Congress could more than 300 years before. The years of Senate during the last session, but was never pay Martin Luther King, Jr., would be to pass independence between 1918 and 1922 rep­ brought to the Senate floor. H.R. 1, the Civil Rights Act Amendments of resented only the second brief period that the However, the Appropriation Committees of 1991. I was a proud cosponsor of this meas­ Ukraine has had complete sovereignty since both Houses agreed to a $2 million appropria­ ure in the last Congress and I am a cosponsor the Mongol destruction of the Kiev realm in tion for the program for 1991. In order for the in this Congress. 1240 and the Polish conquest of the Volhynian NWP to receive that appropriation, we must While the 1990 version of the Civil Rights Kingdom. Despite this history of domination, pass this authorizing legislation before Sep­ Act amendments was passed with solid mar­ the people of the Ukraine have maintained tember 30, 1991. I am hopeful that the 102d gins in both the House and the Senate, the their desire for independence, and preserved Congress will act quickly to pass this small but President felt it necessary to veto the bill. His their distinctive cultural heritage. critical piece of legislation. veto was sustained. The ideals established in the fourth univer­ Today, the United States is facing a crisis in I hope the President will take a careful look sal-Ukraine's declaration of independence­ writing, both in schools and in the workplace. at the 1991 bill, which I feel sure will pass, in of freedom, democracy, and self-determination Studies have determined that only 25 percent the hope he can see his way clear to signing on January 22, 1981, are still with us today. of the 11th grade students have adequate an­ it into law .. The events of the past year give special sig- alytical writing skills. Over the past two dee- 2324 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS January 28, 1991 ades, universities and colleges across the Oceanside, NY Fire Department. These coura­ the private sector by 27 percent. Despite all country have reported increasing numbers of geous and dedicated individuals will be hon­ this, Federal workers have continued to per­ entering freshmen who are unable to write at ored at a February 3, 1991, dinner hosted by form duties vital to our Nation's well-being. a level equal to the demands of college work. the Oceanside Kiwanis Club. I believe it would be extremely valuable for American businesses and corporations are It is a great pleasure for me to speak of the the public and Congress to be reminded of concerned about the limited writing skills of high level of professionalism that has been how much we ask of our public servants. De­ entry-level workers, and a growing number of demonstrated time and again by Oceanside's claring March 4-10 as "Federal Employees executives are reporting that advancement volunteer firefighters. As many of the Mem­ Recognition Week" will focus our attention, was denied to them due to inadequate writing bers of this institution know, volunteers are the however briefly, on the efforts and achieve­ abilities. lifeblood of firefighting in large and small com­ ments of the U.S. Government work force. Most teachers in the U.S. elementary munities around the country. In fact, the Con­ H.J. RES.- schools, secondary schools, and colleges, gressional Fire Services Institute reports that Whereas Federal employees serve the peo­ have not been trained to teach writing. there are about 1.3 million volunteer fire­ ple of the United States by enabling the Fed­ It is not only good sense, but also good pol­ fighters nationwide, accounting for more than eral Government to carry out its duties in an icy, to fund NWP, a program which has distin­ 80 percent of the Nation's total fire services. efficient manner; guished itself by successfully and effectively These volunteers receive the same intensive Whereas more than three million individ­ addressing the need for improved writing skills uals are employed by the Federal Govern­ training and adhere to the same strict stand­ ment; nationwide. ards as professionals. Whereas many valuable services performed NWP was developed over 17 years, and is As a lifelong resident of the village of East by Federal employees are often inadequately presently operating at 143 sites, most of which Rockaway, a community adjacent to Ocean­ recognized by Federal officials and by the are in universities, in over 44 States year­ side, I am well aware of the excellent job that people of the United States; and round. NWP offers summer and school year the volunteer firefighters have done over the Whereas Federal employees should be rec­ inservice teacher training programs and a dis­ years. I am pleased to say that by being their ognized for the contributions that they make semination network to inform and teach teach­ to the efficient operation of the Federal Gov­ neighbor and Representative in this House, I ernment: Now, therefore, be it ers of developments in the field of writing. have had the opportunity to spend time with Evaluations of NWP document the positive im­ Resolved by the Senate and House of Rep­ them and get to know many of them. I can resentatives of the United States of America in pact the project has had on improving the honestly say that I am truly inspired by their Congress assembled, That the week beginning teaching of writing, student performance, and commitment to serving their community. March 4, 1991, is designated "Federal Em­ student thinking and learning ability. Mr. Speaker, that is why I say that these in­ ployees Recognition Week", and the Presi­ The project has been honored by the Amer­ dividuals are not only Oceanside's finest, but dent of the United States is authorized and ican Association for Higher Education and the they are examples of true American heroes. requested to issue a proclamation calling Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of They have taken voluntarism, as embodied by upon the people of the United States to ob­ Teaching as "an outstanding and nationally serve such week with appropriate ceremonies President Bush's concept of "A Thousand and activities. significant example of how schools and col­ Points of Light," to its fullest extent. By being leges can collaborate to improve American on call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and by education." It has been funded for an unprec­ putting their lives in great peril, they have WlilTE HOUSE CONFERENCE ON edented 10 years by the National Endowment made the community of Oceanside a far SOLID WASTE for the Humanities, and received numerous happier and safer place. awards. While I will not be able to attend the Feb­ Program needs have exceeded the funding HON. ROMANO L MAZZOU ruary 3 dinner, my thoughts at that time will be OF KENTUCKY potential of the private foundations and State with all of those gathered at the Oceanside and local sources that have funded NWP to IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES fire headquarters to honor the community­ Monday, January 28, 1991 date. As a result, the project has been unable minded spirit, hard work, and devotion of the to expand its number of sites, and, in fact, 13 volunteer members of the Oceanside Fire De­ Mr. MAZZOLI. Mr. Speaker, in the 2d ses­ sites in 7 States-Arkansas, Kansas, Michi­ partment. To each, I offer my sincerest thanks sion of the 101 st Congress, I introduced legis­ gan, Minnesota, Ohio, Tennessee, Texas, and and deepest appreciation. lation asking the President to call a White the District of Columbia-have become inac­ House conference on solid waste reduction tive within the last year. and disposal. I feel such a conference would The legislation I am proposing would author­ INTRODUCTION OF FEDERAL be a major step in the direction of securing a ize the funding of 50 percent of the cost of ex­ EMPLOYEES RECOGNITION WEEK safer and cleaner America, but it was not isting sites and 50 percent of the costs of es­ acted upon before the 101 st adjourned. tablishing new sites, with a maximum match­ HON. MARY ROSE OAKAR Solid waste management continues to be a ing basis of $40,000. It would fund matching significant problem at the national, State, and grants to teachers to conduct research on ef­ OF OHIO IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES local levels. In the Commonwealth of Ken­ fective classroom practices and to the national tucky, the General Assembly, now meeting in writing project to disseminate information on Monday, January 28, 1991 special session, is tackling the issue of how to the effective teaching of writing. It also pro­ Ms. OAKAR. Mr. Speaker, today I am intro­ handle waste both that was created within vides $500,000 for the Office of Educational ducing legislation which would declare the Kentucky borders and without. Research and Information [OERI] in the U.S. week beginning March 4, 1991 , "Federal Em­ In my hometown of Louisville, KY, the news­ Department of Education to conduct research ployees Recognition Week." It is important papers and the television reports are replete on the teaching of writing and on methods to that we set aside a week to recognize the with stories dealing with solid waste. I have use writing as a learning tool to improve the work of over 3,000,000 Federal employees had many discussions with Mayor Jerry quality of education. across our country. This recognition is cer­ Abramson, with Jefferson County Judge/Exec­ tainly appropriate and well deserved. utive David Armstrong, and their respective TRIBUTE TO THE VOLUNTEER Mr. Speaker, during the last several years, staffs on the subject of solid waste. MEMBERS OF THE OCEANSIDE Federal employees have faced repeated at­ Kentucky and Louisville are no different FffiE DEPARTMENT tempts to cut their pay, while staffing cutbacks from States and communities around the have increased their workload. While I and my country. We are all faced with dealing with the HON~ NORMAN F. LENT colleagues have fought to ensure decent treat­ garbage crisis. And, it is imperati'(e that a co­ ment for Federal workers, we have not always herent and coordinated national policy be de­ OF NEW YORK been successful. Just a few years ago Federal veloped. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES employees had their pay frozen and Federal Therefore, today Mr. Speaker, I am reintro­ Monday, January 28, 1991 retirees received no cost-of-living adjustments ducing legislation calling on the President to Mr. LENT. Mr. Speaker, I rise to pay special in their pension checks. On average, the sala­ convene a White House Conference on solid tribute to the volunteer members of the ries of Federal employees have fallen behind waste reduction and disposal. January 28, 1991 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 2325 I invite my colleagues to join me as cospon­ LEGISLATION TO PROVIDE STA­ Crying families unable to cope. sors of this legislation. BILITY AND CREATE SELF-SUF­ Shooting soldiers struggling between foe and FICIENCY FOR OUR NATION'S friend, DISABLED CHILDREN AND THEIR They'll soon be home, but when? FAMILIES Courageous soldiers unknowing of what to TRIBUTE TO GENE MARSHALL­ do, CONSERVATIONIST HON. CONSTANCE A. MOREl!A Broken up families saying "we love you." Tanks blown-up, airplanes taken down, OF MARYLAND They're fighting in the air and on the HON. ROBERT J. LAGOMARSINO IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ground. Monday, January 28, 1991 Everyone is slowing down, weapons are OF CALIFORNIA Ms. MORELLA. Mr. Speaker, I am introduc­ dropped, Please God, has the war stopped? IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ing legislation today, in the 102d Congress, al­ lowing for a deduction in the amount of the Heroes go down in history as a legend, Monday, January 28, 1991 What greater gift to give, than their lives to premiums paid on a life insurance contract, the end. Mr. LAGOMARSINO. Mr. Speaker, I rise to the beneficiary of which is a trust established commemorate the life and work of E.D. Disagreement, Arguing, Fighting, War .... for the benefit of a disabled individual. This bill Can anyone justify what all this was for? "Gene" Marshall, a constituent, friend and life­ would offer stability and financial security for long conservationist who passed away re­ the disabled. cently in Ventura, CA. The benefits of this legislation are twofold. PROTECTING THE RIGHTS OF Mr. Marshall, a professional forester and hy­ First, the legislation ensures a disabled child's ARAB-AMERICANS drologist, dedicated his life to preserving and financial survival, self-sufficiency, and inde­ improving the environment. A native of the pendence through a life insurance policy. Sec­ Midwest, he earned his bachelor's degree in ond, the bill allows already burdened monetary HON. FRANK R. WOLF forestry from Purdue University, and a mas­ provider with a simple deduction equaling the OF VIRGINIA ter's degree in the same field from the Univer­ aggregate of qualified life insurance premiums IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES sity of California at Berkeley. He spent many paid or incurred by the taxpayer during the Monday, January 28, 1991 taxable year. years as a forester, hydrologist, and teacher, Mr. WOLF. Mr. Speaker, I would like to call Oftentimes, it is incumbent upon a parent or and was the director of the Forest Products my colleagues' attention to a problem which guardian to monetarily provide, in their life­ Laboratory in Lufkin, TX. AratrAmericans now face as a result of the time, virtually all the care for his or her dis­ His vocation was forestry, and his avocation war in the Persian Gulf. There is growing con­ abled child. Consequently perhaps their great­ was conservation. Gene was active in the Si­ cern that these Americans may be discrimi­ est fear is the survival and independence of erra Club for 30 years, serving as chairman of nated against because of their ethnic heritage. his or her disabled child after his or her death. the club's State conservation and wildlife com­ I would like to submit for the RECORD an edi­ mittees. He served as chairman of both Las This bill would address this most important torial which appeared in the Washington Post concern by creating a strong incentive for a Padres and the Sespe Chapters of the club in on January 16, 1991, addressing this concern. trust, and thereby guaranteeing the future wel­ Ventura County, and was a member of the The President, in his meeting with Aratr fare of the disabled child. Without such a bill, Audubon Society, the Wilderness Society and American leaders on January 25, stated: disabled individuals may have to constantly the Ventura County Humane Society. continue fighting for financial stability and I want to take this opportunity to make­ Gene knew the back country of Ventura and to tell you something that bothers me, be­ independence once their monetary provider cause I've heard from some and then I've Santa Barbara County like the palm of his has passed on. hand, and was particularly well acquainted read accounts that suggest Arab Americans I urge my colleagues to support our Nation's in this country, because of the conflict with the hydrology of the area. Gene worked disabled individuals and to support this legisla­ abroad, are being discriminated against and with me in the creation of the Dick Smith Wil­ tion. it's causing pain in families in this country. derness Area in Los Padres National Forest, And there is no room for discrimination and more recently, in the development and against anybody in the United States of presentation of a wilderness plan for the For­ REFLECTIONS ON WAR America. And I want you to suggest to me if est, which was embodied in legislation I intro­ there are things that I can do as President to get that message out loud and clear to every duced in the 101st Congress, H.R. 1473. HON. THOMAS M. FOGUETIA Arab American, whether he agrees with me When the bill was before the House Interior OF PENNSYLVANIA on this war or not is unimportant. Committee, Gene put together and presented IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES All Americans enjoy the same constitutional a comprehensive slide show detailing the nat­ Monday, January 28, 1991 rights, and there is no place for discrimination ural resources and beauty of the forest, using against anyone in this country. I know every­ many of his own photographs. The bill passed Mr. FOGLIETIA. Mr. Speaker, while we one shares President Bush's feelings. contemplate the hardships being endured by the House unanimously. Unfortunately, the [From the Washington Post, Jan. 16, 1991) Senate failed to consider the measure before our Armed Forces engaged in combat in the SINGLING OUT ARAB AMERICANS it adjourned last year. distant sands of Saudi Arabia, I would like to The gulf crisis has raised the threat of ter­ Mr. Speaker, later this year, I plan to reintro­ share with my colleagues the following poem written by 13-year-old Nicole Lunney of rorism-instigated by Saddam Hussein and duce the Los Padres National Forest Wilder­ directed against American targets both ness bill. I can think of no better tribute to the Blakeslee, PA. abroad and in this country. Hence, the in­ life and work of Gene Marshall than for Con­ WAR creased security at federal buildings and air­ gress to pass the bill, which embodies so Disagreements, Arguing, Fighting, War, ports, and the decision of the Immigration many of the principles for which Gene worked Lives taken, lands destroyed, and a whole lot and Naturalization Service to photograph more! and fingerprint visitors holding Iraqi and all his life. He will be truly missed, and on be­ Kuwaiti passports. These have been telling half of the U.S. House of Representatives, I Family and friends praying at mass, In hopes everything will soon pass. signs of a nation assuming a wartime foot­ extend to Gene's wife, Delee, and his four Soldiers scared, but brave and fighting ing. Given the pronouncements out of Bagh­ sons, daughter, and nine grandchildren, our strong, dad, these countermeasures are inconvenient sincere condolences. "I'll be home soon ..."Hoping, they're not but necessary security precautions against It can be truly said of Gene Marshall that he wrong. possible terrorist attacks. left this world which he loved, a little better Yet it is exactly at times such as these Missiles launched, tanks bombed, shots from that government must take care not to cir­ than he found it, a goal for which we all strive, a gun, cumscribe the rights and freedoms of its citi­ and which Gene achieved. Too scared to move, too honored to run. zens. Regrettably, that may have happened Gene, I will miss you. Everyone thinking of peace and· hope, last week during the course of a special Fed- 2326 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS January 28, 1991 eral Bureau of Investigation program focused DR. ERNEST EVERETT JUST, AN rently deployed in Operation Desert Storm, on Arab Americans. UNHERALDED SCIENTIFIC GENIUS and especially for those American servicemen FBI agents contacted more than 200 Arab­ who are being held by the Iraqi Government. American business and community leaders This week Saddam Hussein opened a new across the country, ostensibly to inform HON. OONAID M. PAYNE OF NEW JERSEY chapter in his campaign of brutality. The pa­ them of the bureau's intention to protect rading of American and allied prisoners of war them against any backlash from the Persian IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES before Iraqi television was both horrifying and Gulf crisis. Investigating and prosecuting Monday, January 28, 1991 hate crimes and ethnically motivated vio­ despicable. We will never forget the picture of lence spawned by Middle East turbulence is a Mr. PAYNE of New Jersey. Mr. Speaker, in these brave young men, with severe facial legitimate job of federal law enforcement of­ an age when the world is making techno­ wounds indicating that they were tortured, ficials, so that aspect of the bureau's initia­ logical, scientific and medical discoveries and forced to read statements prepared by their tive was welcomed by Arab Americans. But advances everyday, the United States must Iraqi captors. FBI agents also used the occasion to gather maintain an internationally competitive science In 1949, the Geneva Convention was signed intelligence about possible terrorist threats. community and economy. It must meet the to prevent this kind of treatment of prisoners This is where the FBI quickly wore out its challenges of an array of converging demo­ of war. Both the United States and Iraq are welcome. graphic and educational trends. Our leader­ parties to this agreement. The convention re­ Organizations representing Arab Ameri­ ship projects an image and a need for edu­ quires that prisoners of war must at all times cans contend that agents asked citizens cational advances and improvements on all be treated humanely and protected against about their political beliefs, their attitudes levels. It is important that we continuously acts of violence and intimidation. It prohibits toward the Persian Gulf crisis, Saddam Hus­ present models of our history who exemplified torture or any form of coercion to secure infor­ sein and their knowledge or suspicions about the quest for these educational advances. One mation. It also requires that prisoners not be possible terrorism. Deputy Attorney General such man was Dr. Ernest Everett Just. used to protect military operations from attack William P. Barr denies any FBI intention to and must be removed from combat zones. intimidate Arab Americans, as some commu­ Dr. Just, an unheralded scientific genius, nity leaders fear. "At the same time," he was born in Charleston, SC, on August 14, Iraq has violated all the articles of this con­ says, "in the light of the terrorist threats 1883. He attended Kimball Academy where he vention. The captured pilots were abused and .. . it is only prudent to solicit information completed a 4-year program in 3 years with coerced. Saddam Hussein has said he will about potential terrorist activity and to re­ honors. He received his A.B. degree from use them as human shields to prevent Amer­ quest the future assistance of these individ­ Dartmouth College in New Hampshire. His ican and allied attacks on military targets. He uals." merits included being the only magna cum has denied the International Red Cross ac­ But why does the government presume laude in his class, being elected into an honor­ cess to the prisoners. that Americans of Arab descent should know ary fraternity and also receiving special honors By repudiating the Geneva Convention, about "potential terrorist activity" or that in zoology and history. Saddam Hussein has gravely miscalculated. this group of Americans is any more knowl­ In 1912, Dr. Just became head of the biol­ His action has united Americans and people edgeable about such activity than any other? ogy Department at Howard University in throughout the world in disgust. His mistreat­ FBI spokesman Thomas F. Jones says it's Washington, DC, and held this position until ment of these prisoners of war has brought a because the bureau is aware of a number of his death. For 20 years Dr. Just also studied chorus of condemnation of and charges that terrorist organizations in the United States Saddam is a war criminal. The images of that "consist of people of Middle East de­ and carried out experiments with the reproduc­ tive cells of marine animals at the Marine Bio­ these brave pilots also reminds us that there scent" and that the "possibility exists that are servicemen from past conflicts still miss­ [terrorists] are living in Arab-American logical Laboratory in Cape Cod, thus improv­ ing, and that the accounting of them must be communities." In that way, he said, Arab ing his understanding of cell life and the func­ Americans "could come into possession of in­ tions of normal and abnormal cells. This a high priority. formation on potential terrorist acts." knowledge was able to arm scientists with the The disregard for human life that the Iraqi It is a perilously flimsy rationale. It leaves knowledge needed to treat illnesses such as leader has shown has only strengthened our the U.S. government wide open to the accu­ leukemia, sickle cell anemia, cancer and other support for the brave men and women who sation that it is dividing Americans by eth­ diseases involving abnormal cell life. are part of the Desert Storm operation and it nic background and singling out one group There have not been many Americans who has deepened our concern for their families. as a suspect class. If that were true, the gov­ have revolutionized man's thinking through ernment's conduct would clearly be constitu­ science like Dr. Just. At a time when many mi­ A LETTER FROM THE SAUDI tionally offensive and morally repugnant. To norities are experiencing high dropout rates imply that Arab Americans-some of whom DESERT are members of families that have been in and underrepresentation in the science, math, this country since the turn of the century­ and engineering fields it is important that HON. ROBERT J. LAGOMARSINO through positive role models from our past and may have a special link to terrorists is both OF CALIFORNIA insidious and harmful. The government can­ present leadership we keep hope and attain­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES not go around making judgments and pre­ able goals alive. sumptions about citizens on the basis of A constituent of mine, Don Lyons, contacted Monday, January 28, 1991 their descent. the stamp advisory committee to request that Mr. LAGOMARSINO. Mr. Speaker, there Like all Americans, Arab Americans have Dr. Just be honored with a commemorative have been many eloquent speeches about our the right to be accepted and treated as indi­ stamp in the Great American Series. I am re­ policy in the Persian Gulf and what is at stake viduals, and the government has a constitu­ questing that all of my colleagues who under­ both strategically and in terms of American tional duty to observe and protect that stand the need and importance for positive military personnel. While much attention has right. Neither should the government invade role models in the field of education join me in been given to the experts and analysts here at the privacy or trample the dignity of one support of the idea to commemorate a stamp home, some of the most honest, straight­ class of citizens. What is being seen now re­ for Dr. Ernest Everett Just. forward comments come from those whose calls the negative stereotyping that served mission it is to carry out Operation Desert as a basis for the shameful treatment of Storm; those who are putting their lives on the Americans of Japanese ancestry during World War II. Such stereotyping, with all its WHAT HAPPENED TO THE GENEVA line for all of us. The following letter from a ugly and unfair implications, should not be CONVENTION? soldier in the desert to his parents back at allowed to take hold. home in Camarillo, CA, contains real feelings HON. lHOMASJ.OOWNEY from the heart that we all can understand. OF NEW YORK They bring pride to me, as they do to Pvt. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Alex Porter's parents. I pray for his safe return and for the safe return of all his comrades in Monday, January 28, 1991 arms in the Persian Gulf theater. Mr. DOWNEY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in After reading the recent "War and Peace" strong support of all American personnel cur- articles appearing in the Daily News, we January 28, 1991 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 2327 thought your other readers might be inter­ before me I have lived those years freely. I Despite often valid claims that the quality of ested in a letter we received from our son, hope I live to see 22 more. But if I don't, education in our country has greatly suffered, PFC Alex Porter of the 35th Armor Di vision, don't be sad, be proud. Be proud that you had I am confident that institutions such as Dun­ who was deployed to Saudi Arabia last De­ a son who, in a time when most Americans cember. my age continue to take from society, gave. dalk Community College are providing stu­ Alex is well-known in Camarillo. He was I love you all very much. I will be okay no dents with the knowledge and expertise to born and raised here, spent many fun filled matter what. Tie a yellow ribbon for me and compete in a complex and highly competitive years in the youth sports programs, then when I return we'll take it down together. Be global economy. I remind my colleagues that graduated from the Christian Church School. strong for all the parents who can't. while the loss of technological ability and a He attended Moorpark College, where he was Your son, Alex." strong industrial base is of great danger to the Captain of the basketball team, and had of­ welfare of our country, the quality of education fers to continue his education on basketball is also of utmost importance. We cannot fall scholarships, but opted to join the Army. DUNDALK COMMUNITY COLLEGE Alex graduated from Armor Training at CELEBRATES 20TH ANNIVERSARY behind the rest of the world in the quality of Fort Knox, Kentucky in May of 1990 where he education provided for it is the very foundation received an Army Leadership Certificate. He HON. HELEN DEUCH BENltEY of any nation. was then assigned to a tank division in The fight to keep pace with our changing OF MARYLAND Bamburg, Germany. He was looking forward world is led by colleges such as Dundalk to Officer's Training School when his new or­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Community College which provide a founda­ ders were received. Monday, January 28, 1991 tion upon which to build. The United States is We last spoke to him on the telephone the greatly indebted to the work of educators and day after Christmas when he let us know it Mrs. BENTLEY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to would be his final call from Germany. Need­ congratulate Dundalk Community College on institutions that recognize the value and impor­ less to say, we took the news with trepi­ the occasion of their 20th anniversary. tance of a capable and competitive workforce. dation. The following letter, hurriedly On January 26, I will have the honor of at­ Without such a work force, all is lost. penned just before he left, arrived last week. tending a celebration of the college's anniver­ Mr. Speaker, my fellow colleagues, it is with I'm sure he won't mind that we shared it. sary. Located in Dundalk, MD, the college has great respect and admiration that I congratu­ Yesterday we received a Radiogram assur­ dramatically grown from its early beginnings in late Dundalk Community College on this mo­ ing us that he had arrived safely in the the Dundalk United Methodist Church to a mentous occasion. Its hard work and dedica­ desert, and to expect a letter shortly. modern facility with more than 3,500 credit tion to their students, the community, and our For all of you who have wondered what makes a soldier tick, we hope Alex's fervor students and 12,000 continuing education stu­ Nation is truly commendable. explains it. And, for all the other parents dents. Today the college offers 21 career pro­ and loved ones, who are waiting back here, grams, 4 transfer programs, and a community praying and just trying to survive like we theater widely recognized for the quality of its RECOGNIZING THE FUTURE are, hang in there, our men and women in productions. BUSINESS LEADERS OF AMERICA Desert Shield want and need our support. Located in the heart of Maryland's center for Bacause we truly believe that our govern­ trade and industry, Dundalk has witnessed HON. STEVE GUNDERSON ment, and the majority of governments change first hand and felt the decline of U.S. OF WISCONSIN throughout the world, wouldn't go to war un­ less they had no other choice, we back our trade and industry perhaps more than any­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES President ... and our son, one hundred per­ where else in Maryland. Yet, such hardships Monday, January 28, 1991 cent. At the same time, we are praying for have caused the community of Dundalk to peace, and hoping that all our young men adapt and overcome adversity and Dundalk Mr. GUNDERSON. Mr. Speaker, I would and women will return home safely and soon. Community College has undoubtedly been in like to take the opportunity to recognize the Many of Alex's friends have asked for his the forefront of that battle. Constantly on the Future Business Leaders of America-Phi Beta address, and so far all we have is: Pfc. Alex­ move, this year will mark the opening of the Lambda in the week of February 10-16, 1991. ander N. Porter, HHC-3-35 AR, Box 17271, college's seventh building, the Roy N. Staten Future Business Leaders of America-Phi APO N.Y. 09139. Center for Business and Industry which will Beta Lambda, is a nonprofit educational asso­ We're sure he'd love to hear from you.­ house the Regional Manufacturing Institute. ciation of student members preparing for ca­ Mike and Clo Porter, Camarillo. reers in business. The association has three "Dear Mom & Dad, Such accomplishments could not be pos­ I just wanted to write you a little note to sible without the close and supportive ·relation­ divisions: FBLA for high school students, PBL help comfort you. I know it must be really ship that exists between the college and the for postsecondary students, and a professional hard for you guys. I'm not a parent, so I real­ community. If U.S. Naval vessels are in port division. The FBLA concept was developed in ly don't have any idea what you're going long enough while being repaired, the college 1937 by Dr. Hamden L. Forkner of Columbia through. I mean, on one hand, Aemily (our has worked in conjunction with the local cham­ University. In the fall of 1940, official sponsor­ daughter) is getting married, and on the ber of commerce to provide sailors with the ship of FBLA was accepted by the National other hand, I'm going off to a possible war. opportunity to take courses and use the facili­ Council for Business Education; and on Feb­ Either way you look at it, it would help me ties in accordance with their needs. ruary 3, 1942, the first high school chapter if you concentrated more on the brighter side of it all and I think it will help you as Dundalk Community College not only is an was organized in Johnson City, TN. well. institution of higher education, but a cultural The purpose of FBLA-PBL is to provide in­ I know it's easier said than done. But you center to the surrounding community as well. novative leadership development programs to both are very strong people and I know you The college has developed a strong and pro­ bring business and education together in a will deal with the situation well. Mom, it ductive relationship with the community of positive working relationship. The organiza­ just hurt to hear you cry for me. I didn't ex­ Dundalk and has gained a reputation for qual­ tional goals include promoting competent, ag­ pect it. I feel good knowing that I have two ity and integrity in higher education. Having gressive business leadership and understand­ parents that love me as much as I love them. visited the campus many times, I always am ing American business enterprise; establishing You both know and understand why I joined and that makes it easier for me to go. impressed by the devotion the college has to career goals and encouraging scholarship; Just know that I'm also going for the many the community as well as its commitment to promoting sound financing management and Americans who have gone before me for 200 professionalism and excellence. developing character and self-confidence; and years. They paid for my freedom and yours Dundalk Community College constantly has finally, facilitating the transition from school to with their blood. Their sacrifice has made it worked to strengthen its involvement in the work. possible for me to choose my own course, and community and was rated first among colleges There are 265,000 active FBLA-PBL mem­ that means more to me than anything else. in Maryland for the percentage of service to bers in over 11,000 chartered chapters in 50 So, if I should fall in battle in an attempt to the local community. In addition, the college States, Puerto Rico, Virgin Islands, U.S. terri­ preserve those freedoms so the rest of our nation . . . so Aemily's children . . . don't has been a leader in work force literacy pro­ tories, and Department of Defense Dependent have to live and grow in a terrorized Amer­ grams, technical and manufacturing training Schools worldwide. ica, it will be well worth the sacrifice. Be­ and customized training. Such programs have In an increasingly global economy, we need cause of you I have lived the best 22 years a proven highly successful and productive for to create a modern, competitive labor force man could want, and because of the soldiers both the college and industry. that builds on the successes of our past, and

49-059 0-95 Vol. 137 !Pt. 2) 22 2328 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS January 28, 1991 on the successful models of such organiza­ his education at the University of Wisconsin not become law. As a result, selected reserv­ tions as FBLA-PBL. I commend FBLA-PBL where he graduated with a bachelor of ists called to duty in Operation Desert Storm for its past and present success and pledge science degree in education. After a tour of are operating under outdated laws enacted in my continuing support of this fine organization duty in the U.S. Army, Charlie began his 1940. into the future. teaching career at his alma mater, Evanston Mr. Speaker, the Operation Desert Storm Township High School, where he taught social Reserve Forces Health Care Act of 1991 studies and was the assistant track and foot­ would help remedy some deficiencies in cur­ YOUNG DANCERS ARE CHAMPS ball coach. After 5 successful years of teach­ rent law regarding benefits for reservists and ing, Charlie became an assistant principal. He their families. It would ensure that reservists HON. BART GORDON attended graduate school at Northwestern Uni­ and their families would have comprehensive OF TENNESSEE versity part time, and in 1966 he successfully and continuous medical and dental coverage IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES completed his masters degree in educational during and upon release from their active duty Monday, January 28, 1991 administration. obligation in Operation Desert Storm. Mr. GORDON. Mr. Speaker, from July 23 In addition to these achievements, Charlie The legislation accomplishes this by provid­ through July 25, 1990, 40 girls, ages 4 to 15, was a middle school principal and an assistant ing employers with tax credits to maintain from Tennessee competed in the American State superintendent of public instruction in health care coverage for reservists and their Youth on Parade National Dance Champion­ the Illinois office of the superintendent of pub­ dependents during the period reservists are ships on the campus of Notre Dame University lic schools in north Chicago. During his tenure, separated from their civilian jobs and partici­ in South Bend, IN. the entire district was reorganized and student pating in active duty service. Though some The achievements of these young women achievement increased significantly. He is well employers have voluntarily continued health from Volunteer States Cheerleading and Twirl­ recognized within the community, and is a reg­ care coverage for reservists and their depend­ ing Academy in Hendersonville, TN, are a trib­ ular presenter at local, State, and national pro­ ents, further incentives are needed to encour­ ute not only to their communities but also to fessional meetings and conventions. He has age more employers to follow suit. Continu­ the promise of our next generation of leaders. also written many articles, and is often called ation of an employer-paid policy would, in The group captured national championships upon to consult for school districts nationwide. many cases, provide for a greater continuity of in juniors pompon, juniors dance line, and Charlie boosted staff development opportuni­ health care coverage. seniors pompon, and a third place in tiny pom­ ties and improved attendance among stu­ Additionally, the legislation provides for den­ pon. The titles placed the VSCTA troupe far dents. He is a strong believer in cooperation tal services for dependents of reservists and head of any other group that took part in the among students, staff, and community. guardsmen and women under the uniformed competition, which featured teams from Charlie is involved with many organizations. services active duty dependents dental plan. around the United States and some foreign He is the past president of the North Chicago Current law requires a minimum of 2 years countries. Rotary Club and an active member of the acitve duty service in order for dependents to T earns that competed had won a variety of North Chicago Branch of the NAACP and the qualify. State and regional competitions to reach this Lake County Urban League. He is also a The Operation Desert Storm Medical Pro­ national event. member of the athletic board at the University tection Act, which also is included in the sec­ By winning on the national level, the girls of Wisconsin at Madison. In 1990, he was se­ ond piece of legislation I am introducing, helps displayed their obvious talents. In earning the lected Executive Educator Top 100 Adminis­ to ensure that a reservist can resume his or right to compete in the championships, the trators and has the Illinois State Board of Edu­ her health care insurance plan without penalty VSCT A girls showed the value of hard work cation's Pacesetter Award in Multicultural Edu­ upon resumption of his or her civilian job. It and dedication. Their poise, teamwork, sports­ cation. stipulates that selected reservists and their de­ manship, determination, and vitality are exam­ In an increasingly complex and competitive pendents would not be refused health insur­ ples from which we all can learn. society, Charlie's leadership in helping our ance upon their return to their civilian jobs fol­ Norma Bundy, who founded VSCTA 5 years children prepare for their future became even lowing active duty. In some cases, an illness ago, and her daughters, Kerrey and Kacey more significant. Charlie's devotion to our area developed during active-duty service might be Bundy, who are the primary instructors, as will be sorely missed, and I wish him well in considered a preexisting illness, thereby ren­ well as the rest of the staff and the girls' par­ his retirement and future endeavors. dering reservists or their dependents ineligible ents, are working toward an overriding goal of for coverage by some health insurance poli­ cies. preparing our next generation of young men INTRODUCTION OF OPERATION and women to take their Mr. Speaker, Operation Desert Storm has place as productive DESERT STORM RESERVE citizens and leaders of the Nation. had a profound impact on thousands of Ameri­ FORCES HEALTH CARE ACT OF Win or lose, the girls will carry with them the cans. Reservists are now forced to deal with 1991 AND THE OPERATION experience and memories for a many changes as they leave the civilian work lifetime. DESERT STORM MEDICAL PRO­ I congratulate the girls, their parents, the force, including salary reductions and the loss TECTION ACT VSCTA staff, and the many people who have of job-related benefits. I believe this legislation supported the troupe for their national accom­ will help to ensure that the changes created plishments. They are reason for us all to be HON. CHRISTOPHER H. SMITH by Operation Desert Storm are reasonable proud and confident that this generation of OF NEW JERSEY and do not impose unrealistic demands on the young Americans will carry on the Nation's IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES men and women sacrificing for our country. I great tradition. Monday, January 28, 1991 encourage my colleagues to support these bills and the reservists sacrificing for our coun­ Mr. SMITH of New Jersey. Mr. Speakar, try. CHARLES R. THOMAS RETIRES today I am introducing two bills, the Operation Desert Storm Medical Protection Act and the HON. JOHN EDWARD PORTER Operation Desert Storm Reserve Forces WISH FOR A FUTURE OF PEACE Health Care Act of 1991. Last session I intro­ OF ILLINOIS AND COOPERATION IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES duced similar legislation, H.R. 5659, the Oper­ ation Desert Shield Reserve -Forces Health Monday, January 28, 1991 HON. ROBERT J. LAGO~INO Care Act of 1990. OF CALIFORNIA Mr. PORTER. Mr. Speaker, one of the first During the 101 st Congress, the Operation IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES educators in my district, Charles R. Thomas, Desert Storm Medical Protection Act was in­ superintendent of North Chicago School Dis­ corporated into a larger legislative package, Monday, January 28, 1991 trict 173 has retired after 18 years of dedi­ H.R. 5814, sponsored by the chairman of the Mr. LAGOMARSINO. Mr. Speaker, al~ of us cated service. Veterans' Affairs Committee, SONNY MONT­ long for a quick end to the war in the Persian Charlie was born in Evanston, IL, and at­ GOMERY. H.R. 5814 passed the House but Gulf, none more than those who have loved tended Evanston public schools. He continued was not acted on by the Senate and thus did ones in the area. January 28, 1991 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 2329 With that in mind, I would like to share with public policy debates during the 1980's. I re­ istration and was named vice president-transi­ my colleagues a letter that appeared in the call his efforts to fend off former OMB Director tion later that same year. Los Angeles Times last week from constitu­ David Stockman and others who sought to vir­ As is evident, Dan Grady has been an ex­ ents of mine in Santa Barbara County. Kate tually close down the SBA. Other SBANE ini­ traordinary member of his community and his and Brooks Firestone, long-time friends whose tiatives ensured that the concerns of small company. Moreover, he has been, and contin­ son is serving with the Marines in the Mideast, business were heard in the areas of prompt ues to be, an extraordinary family man. Dan warn against allowing Iraq to prevail in its ag­ payment for Federal contracts, tax policy, and his wife, Margaret, have four children and gression in defiance of international norms. I product liability, and pensions. seven grandchildren. Through all of his activi­ would like to insert the text of their letter in the Lew has been a tireless advocate for small ties, he has always put his family first. The RECORD: business, both in the Commonwealth and most important and meaningful positions of his With a Marine son in the Mideast, we im­ across the Nation. He has truly earned our lifetime have been those of husband, father, plore you not to join the emotional and self­ thanks and congratulations for his civic spirit and grandfather. defeating position against the international and many contributions to our community. I Dan Grady has been a great friend to many. community and the President. wish him and his family all the best in the He is always available to help wherever and Please consider the future of international years ahead. whenever he can. He is an exemplary mem­ conflict and terrorism if Iraq is in any way ber of his community, who deserves recogni­ allowed to win the war it started by conquer­ ing Kuwait. Please consider a future of inter­ tion. My dear colleagues, please join me in national peace if the United Nations cooper­ TRIBUTE TO E. DANIEL GRADY commending and congratulating Mr. E. Daniel ative effort prevails against military dicta­ Grady for his many years of services and torship and aggression.-Brooks and Kate HON. DENNIS M. HERTEL friendship. Firestone, Los Olivos. OF MICHIGAN Let us all hope that the Firestones' wish for IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES THE EMPLOYER-PROVIDED . a future of peace and cooperation in the gulf Monday, January 28, 1991 becomes reality. TUITION ASSISTANCE ACT OF 1991 Mr. HERTEL. Mr. Speaker, it is with great pleasure that I rise today to pay tribute to E. HON. DALE E. Kil.DEE LEW SHATTUCK, SMALL BUSINESS Daniel Grady, an exemplary individual whose OF MICHIGAN LEADER dedication to others is unparalleled. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Dan Grady has committed himself to serving HON. GERRY E. STIJDDS his community through various organizations. Monday, January 28, 1991 OF MASSACHUSETTS Presently, he is a member of the board of Mr. KILDEE. Mr. Speaker, I rise to urge my IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES trustees of St. John Hospital in Detroit, and colleagues to cosponsor a bill I recently intro­ vice chair of the Greater Detroit Chamber of duced, H.R. 24, the Employer-Provided Tuition Monday, January 28, 1991 Commerce. Dan is also the president of the Assistance Act of 1991. This legislation would Mr. STUDDS. Mr. Speaker, it gives me Grosse Pointe Farms Foundation. In the past, make the tax exemption for employer-provided great pleasure to pay tribute to Lewis A. he has held several leadership positions educational assistance a permanent part of Shattuck, a distinguished business executive throughout his community. For example, he the U.S. Tax Code. from Massachusetts, who will be honored for was the president of the Business/Education For several years now, the U.S. Congress his 25 years of service with the Smaller Busi­ Alliance of Southeastern Michigan. Dan is also has allowed educational assistance benefits to ness Association of New England [SBANE] on a member of the Engineering Society of De­ be tax exempt for employees up to $5,250 per January 31, 1991 at a testimonial dinner in his troit, the Detroit Economic Club, the National year. However, this tax provision is only tem­ honor in Burlington, MA. Association for the Advancement of Colored porary and must be extended each year by During his quarter century of service with People, and the Detroit Urban League. the Congress. Not only is this bad tax policy, SBANE, Lew emerged as a leading advocate In addition, Dan has contributed much of his but it has caused unnecessary hardships on of the concerns of small business, both in time toward the betterment of education. He those who depend on this tax exemption for Boston and in Washington. He was instrumen­ was president of the college of business ad­ their education. tal in the organization and eventual success of ministration's advisory council and president of While I was pleased that the Congress ex­ the 1986 White House Conference on Small the president's cabinet at University of Detroit/ tended the employer-provided tuition assist­ Business, which ratified a number of key pub­ Mercy College. At Madonna College, he is a ance provision for another year, I believe the lic policy objectives. In addition to serving as trustee, a member of the president's cabinet, time has come to make this tax exemption a SBANE's president, Lew is also secretary to and he serves on the employee benefit and permanent part of our Nation's Tax Code. Mr. the National Small Business United and an ac­ public relations and development committees. Speaker, H.R. 24 will increase the employer­ tive participant with the National Advisory Not only has Dan been very involved in the provided tuition assistance tax exemption to Council of the Small Business Administration advancement of his community, but he has $6,000 a year, and it will be adjusted for infla­ [SBA]. also been very involved in his career. He tion. My legislation would also make graduate Under Lew's leadership, local small busi­ began work at the Michigan Bell Telephone courses eligible for this tax exemption. ness interests gained a higher profile and con­ Co. in 1957 as an engineering assistant in the Mr. Speaker, as many of you know, I rep­ siderable influence. SBANE's staff grew from traffic department in Detroit. In 1968, he trans­ resent my hometown of Flint, Ml, the birth­ an organization with a staff of 2 and 300 ferred to New York and took the position of place of General Motors and the United Auto members to a staff of 12 and a membership traffic operations manager at American Tele­ Workers. My father worked at the Buick plant of 2,000. Lew and SBANE were instrumental phone and Telegraph Co. One year later, he and he had to wear his union pin underneath in helping shepherd passage of the Steiger returned to Michigan Bell and became division his collar because he feared being punished amendment which made capital available for traffic manager and then moved on to be divi­ for suppo1ting the union. Both of my parents small businesses. In 1982, he effectively lob­ sion switching systems manager. In 1976, he believed that an education is an important bied the Congress for passage of the small was named general manager-operator serv­ step in improving one's life, and the life of the business innovation research legislation which ices and was promoted to general manager of community in which they live. extended Federal grant money for research the Michigan Bell Metro West area the next This philosophy is also shared by the United and development to small businesses. year. A short time later, Dan was elected vice Auto Workers. Each year, thousands of UAW In the past, Lew has also worked closely president-personnel. During the following 12 members take advantage of the employer-pro­ with me and my staff in convening meetings of years, Dan was consistently promoted vided tuition assistance tax exemption to pur­ small businesses to analyze the economic throughout the company. He was vice presi­ sue their education. I want to commend the problems of our region. His expertise and en­ dent-personnel and support services from members of the UAW for their commitment to thusiasm were invaluable. 1983 to 1986, then he became vice president­ maintaining a strong work force that will en­ Lew also devoted considerable time and en­ corporate communications. In 1990, he able our country to compete in the inter­ ergy to inject SBANE into the thick of many achieved the position of vice president-admin- national marketplace. And not only does this 2330 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS January 28, 1991 benefit the employee, but it also provides sig­ I ask my colleagues if we are going to sit cost, and it is as rewarding to the adult as it nificant benefits to the employer and our coun­ idly by while these atrocities take place. Is the is to the student. try by having a better educated workforce. United States going to reward President Mr. Speaker, I would also like to take the Gorbachev for his support in the Persian Gulf opportunity to express my deep gratitude to by looking the other way while he brutally sup­ THANK YOU, VANDENBERG several individuals in my congressional district presses freedom in the former Soviet Repub­ who helped me draft this legislation and have lics? HON. ROBERT J. LAGOMARSINO worked endlessly to garner support for em­ Seventy-three years after their declaration of OF CALIFORNIA ployer-provided tuition assistance. At local independence, it is time we live up to our rhet­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 599, President David Yettaw, Financial Sec­ oric and stand by the fledgling democratic Monday, January 28, 1991 retary Cap Wheeler and Education Director movement in Ukraine, even though it is not Denny Carl, and Recording Secretary Bob convenient. We must officially recognize the Mr. LAGOMARSINO. Mr. Speaker, some­ Roman, all played an important role in drafting Ukraine as an independent state and we must times it takes a crisis to make us fully appre­ this bill. At local 659, President Joe Duplanty send a message to President Gorbachev that ciate things we so often take for granted. I rise and Education and Training Director Gary our continued aid is not unconditional. Ukrain­ today to publicly express my appreciation and Horn have been moving forces behind work­ ians have fought too long and hard to be that of the U.S. House of Representatives to place literacy and education improvements. Fi­ abandoned at this most crucial moment in the men and women of Vandenberg Air Force nally, Dale Le Beau, president of local 651 has their history due to some sort of cynical politi­ Base and to the communities of Lompoc and been a strong supporter of the tuition assist­ cal game. Let us take action now in support of Santa Maria, CA. ance program. Ukrainian freedom. The crisis in the Persian Gulf has brought As our country moves into the 21st century, home as never before the professionalism and I am pleased that the labor movement has dedication of the men and women who serve such dedicated people who are committed to PERSONAL PALS FOR PROGRESS in and support our Armed Forces. Their readi­ improving the quality of life for the citizens of ness, skill, and bravery have impressed the our Nation. I strongly urge my colleagues to HON. GLENN M. ANDERSON world. At Vandenberg Air Force Base years of cosponsor this important legislation. OF CALIFORNIA work have borne fruit as Air Force assets IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES launched into space from Vandenberg have provided crucial intelligence data to our pilots, Monday, January 28, 1991 UKRAINIAN INDEPENDENCE our sailors, and our ground forces in Oper­ Mr. ANDERSON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today ation Desert Storm. Many lives have undoubt­ HON. BARBARA BOXER in support of a program in my district on the edly been saved due to the timely and accu­ OF CALIFORNIA cutting edge of community and school inter­ rate information gathered by our reconnais­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES action. This program has been instituted at the sance satellites. Monday, January 28, 1991 John G. Whittier School by their visionary prin­ The men and women who helped launch Mrs. BOXER. Mr. Speaker, last week cipal, Randolph Ward. I salute his efforts as I these satellites can take pride in knowing that marked the 73d anniversary of Ukraine's Inde­ salute this program. they have contributed to the safety and capa­ pendence Day. While Ukrainians around the The Personal Pals for Progress Program at bility of their fellow warriors, limiting U.S. world celebrated this important day in their John G. Whittier School is designed to provide losses and, hopefully, bringing a quick end to history, they did so with the fear that history its fourth grade class with positive role models the war. Thanks is also due to the men and may repeat itself. Just as the independence in the community. By supplementing the chil­ women from Vandenberg and the North Coun­ declaration of January 22, 1918, was soon fol­ dren's school work with community role mod­ ty community who are serving today in the gulf lowed by Soviet armies in their backyards, re­ els, this program provides students with the and to their families for the sacrifices they cent events in the Salties suggest that last learning and motivational opportunities that have made. On behalf of the U.S. Congress July's Declaration of State Sovereignty will are required to succeed in life. The Personal and the American people I extend to them our bring a new wave of troops. We must speak Pals for Progress Program is the type of inno­ sincere thanks and gratitude for service above out in support of freedom and democracy in vation, in the relationship between school and and beyond the call of duty, and the hope that the Ukraine before we witness the haunting community, needed to improve our edu­ they will all return safely and soon. images of another bloody crackdown. cational system. I am honored to be the spon­ When Ukrainian nationalists declared their sor of this program, and I urge local commu­ independence before the world in 1918, they nity leaders to join this worthwhile cause. VETERANS COMPENSATION COLA founded their country based upon the ideals of Today's children, confronted by drugs, gang freedom, democracy, and self-determination. violence, and other daily problems, are in spe­ HON. ROSA L DeLAURO Though this independence was short-lived, cial need of positive role models. Among the OF CONNECTICUT these ideals so eloquently articulated in their abundance of bad influences, it helps students IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Fourth Universal did not die. to have someone guide them in the right di­ Monday, January 28, 1991 The arrival of glasnost in the Soviet Union rection and show them that someone cares. breathed new life into the Ukrainian independ­ Educators alone cannot shoulder this burden. Ms. DELAURO. Mr. Speaker, the crisis in ence movement. We all cheered the fall of They need the help of community leaders to the Persian Gulf has brought home to many communism in Eastern Europe and the fulfill their students' needs. Americans a new appreciation for the needs of breathtaking changes within the Soviet Union. The Personal Pals for Progress Program our veterans. They have, in past conflicts as In the past several years, most of the Soviet helps to fill this void. By exposing these chil­ well as the present one, put their lives on the Republics have taken steps toward freedom dren to the accomplishments and successes line for their country. They have been asked to and genuine democracy, and none more of community leaders, as well as giving them make the ultimate sacrifice. It is only right that quickly than the Baltic States and Ukraine. a window to the future realm of possibilities we treat them with the respect and consider­ But we have recently learning that the days that education can provide, this program edu­ ation they deserve. of Soviet invasions and martial law are still not cates the students on how to succeed. Hope­ The mark of a humane society is how it behind us. The 13 dead in Lithuania and 6 in fully, it will increase their willingness to stay in treats those most in need. Mr. Speaker, a 5.4- Latvia are testimony to the totalitarian inten­ school, an essential factor to achieving suc­ percent cost-of-living adjustment for veterans tions of the hard-line Soviet leadership. We cess in life. I have been very impressed by the with service-connected disabilities is nec­ have already witnessed violence and mass ar­ success of similar programs nationwide. essary and overdue. My district in Connecti­ rests in Ukraine as well; we need look no fur­ Children are the single most important in­ cut, along with many others around the coun­ ther than the unjust arrests of Ukrainian Peo­ vestment in the world today. By giving time try, has veterans, and families of veterans, ple's Deputy Stepan Khmara and Ukrainian and effort to this program, community leaders who are directly affected by this bill. student leader, Oles Donij. Ukrainians can can make a significant contribution to these In Connecticut alone, there are 24,919 vet­ only wait for the inevitable crackdown. children's lives. This investment comes at no erans receiving disability compensation who January 28, 1991 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 2331 will benefit by what we do here. Nationally, the Mr. Speaker, I join with my colleagues in class 4A State championship team. Mike grad­ figure is 2, 184,262 veterans. That doesn't in­ praise and thanks to Captain Goff for his gal­ uated as salutatorian of his class in 1986 and clude the survivors of the 320,000 deceased lant service. Furthermore, my prayers are ex­ headed to Baylor University where he contin­ veterans who are collecting on claims. tended to him for a safe return to Jackson, ued to excel in football while also achieving a Mr. Speaker, the veterans of America clear­ OH, where I am sure he will be joined by 3.78 GPA. Mike's football accomplishments in ly deserve this increase in their disability ben­ Diana and Tyler Christian in a welcome befit­ 1990 alone include GTE Academic All-Amer­ efits so they can simply keep pace with the ting this hero. ican, AP All-Southwest Conference Defensive cost of living. We owe it to the veterans. That Back, American Spirit Award, Most Valuable is why I voted for H.R. 3. Player at Baylor and participant in the East­ TRIBUTE TO LEWIS A. SHATTUCK West Shrine Game in San Francisco. While off the playing field, Mike has pursued IN PRAISE OF CAPT. RAYMOND HON. NICHOLAS MA VROULES a degree in computer science. He plans to GOFF OF MASSACHUSE'ITS graduate in May. He has been a member of IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the Gamma Beta Phi Academic Honor Soci­ HON. BOB McEWEN ety, the Upsilon Pi Epsilon Computer Honor OF OHIO Monday, January 28, 1991 Society, the dean's list, and the Baylor Athletic IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Mr. MAVROULES. Mr. Speaker, I rise today Department 3.4 Club. Monday, January 28, 1991 to congratulate a fine gentleman on his up­ Mike is also involved in the Baptist Church Mr. McEWEN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to coming retirement: Lewis A. Shattuck. Lew and the Fellowship of Christian Athletes. recognize the valorous accomplishment of Air has spent 25 years with the Smaller Business His father, David Welch, is superintendent Force Capt. Randy Goff, who teamed on Jan­ Association of New England [SBANE], most of the Sweetwater Independent School Dis­ uary 21 with Capt. Paul Johnson on a daring recently serving as president. trict. His mother, Judy Welch, is a teacher. His rescue of a Navy pilot downed deep inside Lew Shattuck has been a respected small sister, Jana, is also a student at Baylor Uni­ Iraq. I am certain that my colleagues in the business advocate on the Federal and local versity and was the valedictorian of her grad­ House of Representatives join me in express­ levels of government for many years and his uating class in Sweetwater. ing an extreme sense of pride and gratitude accomplishments are many. In the 1970's, Mr. Speaker, this young man has brought for the gallantry displayed by Captain Goff and Lew was instrumental in the passage of the pride to his community by showing that you Captain Johnson in snatching one of our Steiger Amendment, which opened up ave­ can achieve things with your mind as well as brave pilots from the clutches of Saddam Hus­ nues of capital for small business-1982 saw your body. It is my belief that if he continues sein. Lew lead the fight for Federal grant money for his life with his current disciplines, he will be There is little doubt that Saddam Hussein research and development for small busi­ a success at whatever he sets his sights on in will use war prisoners for his deadly purposes. nesses, culminating in the passage of small the future. Indeed, the recent pictures of captured Amer­ business innovation research legislation. Lew played a vital role in the organization and suc­ ican and allied pilots in Baghdad, beaten and WRONGDOING AT HUD humiliated, have horrified all civilized people. cess of the White House Conference on Small Just as such gruesome displays became a Business. Under Lew's guidance, the Wash­ HON. TOM CAMPBELL reality, Captain Goff participated in a rescue ington presentation now includes companies OF CALIFORNIA mission that uplifted the spirits of every Amer­ from across the Nation, uniting the voice of IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ican. Upon learning that an A-6 Navy attack small business on Capitol Hill. He has recently plane was downed deep in Iraq, Goff and served as secretary to the National Small Monday, January 28, 1991 Johnson embarked in their A-10 Thunderbolt Business United and has been a participant Mr. CAMPBELL of California. Mr. Speaker, ll's to search for any survivors. During what on the National Advisory Council of the Small the American people are scandalized by the became an 8-hour mission, involving four Business Administration. SBANE started with HUD scam and the S&L debacle which have inflight refuelings and 4 hours over enemy ter­ a staff of two and a membership of 300. Be­ wasted billions of their hard-earned dollars. My ritory, they located the pilot. With extraordinary cause of Lew's leadership, SBANE has grown colleagues and I have been deluged by letters efficiency and professionalism they arranged to include a staff of 12 and a membership of with a simple message: Bring the criminals in­ for a helicopter rescue, and destroyed an Iraqi nearly 2,000. volved to justice. military truck that dangerously appeared on Lewis Shattuck's career is one that is truly FIRREA contains provisions to extend the the scene at the last minute. Following the pi­ distinguished and I wish him the best as he statute of limitations for crimes related to the lot's pickup, the A-1 O pilots escorted the res­ sets out in pursuit of new horizons. S&L debacle. It is high time the same was cue helicopter back to safety in Saudi Arabia. done for the HUD investigations. Today, I am Mr. Speaker, although the thousands of air sponsoring legislation that will extend the stat­ strikes against the brutal war machine of Sad­ MIKE WELCH, PRIDE OF SWEET­ ue of limitations applicable to any criminal of­ dam Hussein have encouraged us all that t_he WATER, ACHIEVES FOOTBALL fense which was committed by an officer or world may soon be rid of this madness, this GOALS employee of the Department of Housing and rescue of one pilot from the Iraqi desert may Urban Development between 1981 and 1988 be the most satisfying of all. Every pilot, sailor, HON. CHARLES W. STENHOLM and which was related to the activities of the and soldier that enters the battle for freedom OF TEXAS Department. under the stars and stripes, risking his life for IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Mr. Speaker, the Attorney General, Dick our benefit, deserves this maximum effort to Thornburgh, has said that the Justice Depart­ Monday, January 28, 1991 save him from capture by the enemy. Espe­ ment is investigating some 1,000 cases of cially an enemy whose regime of terror rivals Mr. STENHOLM. Mr. Speaker, every com­ possible wrongdoing at the Department of those of Hitler and Stalin, and who has used munity has citizens they are especially proud Housing and Urban Development; 600 Justice poison gas on the battlefield and against his of because of contributions that have bettered Department investigations have been known own civilians. that community or for accomplishments that to be conducted by the 93 U.S. attorneys Capt. Raymond Goff, a native of Jackson, may have put the community in a positive across the country. OH, is a 1982 graduate of Jackson High light. One of my constituents, Mr. Mike Welch, According to Mr. Thornburgh, these cases School, and a 1987 graduate of Ohio State of Sweetwater, TX, is being honored next "are difficult cases, as all white-collar crime University, where he earned a bachelor's de­ month for his accomplishments on and off the cases are, because they involve very sophisti­ gree in aviation. While Captain Goff partici­ football field that have left a bright light shining cated schemes designed to conceal the pates in Operation Desert Storm to liberate on his hometown. wrongdoing that's occurred." He also has said, Kuwait, he has at home his wife, Diana, also Mike attended Sweetwater High School "Rest assured, we're going to follow the evi­ from Jackson, and a 9-month-old son, Tyler where he was voted All-State Defensive Back dence in the HUD matter as we would in any Christian. They can be assured that America in class 4A in 1985 and he was a member of other matter to insure that people engaged in is grateful for the sacrifice they are making. the Sweetwater Mustangs who were the 1985 wrongdoing are brought to justice." 2332 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS January 28, 1991 Mr. Speaker, my bill is an important initiative Prayer for Peace and Unity.-Rev. Dr. children. A California child psychiatrist ob­ to give the Justice Department and the inde­ John E.N. Knight, First United Methodist tained a $55,000 grant from a New York City pendent prosecutor the time needed to pursue Church, North Attleboro. foundation to study the effects of the explo­ Benediction.-Rabbi Andrea Gouze, Agudas sion on the Concord children and on children the criminal investigations of wrongdoing at Achim Congregation. on the West Coast. HUD, and to demonstrate the commitment of 1991 MEMBERS OF THE YOUTH GROUP They needn't have worried. "Christa's Congress to redress this debacle. The Amer­ Kids," now teenagers, have grown up without ican people expect no less. Michael Durant, Norton, MA; Marcellus Forbes, Mansfield, MA; Nicole Forbes, Mans­ the emotional scars many predicted. They're field, MA; Charon Gavin, Norton, MA; Debbie on their school athletic teams, they're into Harris, Taunton, MA; Inman Lott, No. Attle­ rock music and reggae, they're thinking ATTLEBORO, MA, CELEBRATES boro, MA; Aria Lott, No. Attleboro, MA; about careers and they're busy with hobbies MARTIN LUTHER KING DAY Adam Puller, Bellingham, MA; and Alex Vin­ and after-school jobs. "Christa's Kids." that what they dubbed cent, Attleboro, MA. the third grade class who went on the field HON. BARNEY FRANK DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING JR., HOLIDAY trip of a lifetime that January, with visits to OF MASSACHUSETTS PLANNING COMMITTEE Disney World, Epcot Center and Sea World IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Robert Brown Jr., Providence, RI; Edna before the grand culmination: the launch of Monday, January 28, 1991 Cason, Attleboro, MA; Gladys Durant, Nor­ the Challenger, with classmate Scott ton, MA; Lawrence Fitton, Attleboro, MA; McAuliffe's mother aboard. Mr. FRANK of Massachusetts. Mr. Speaker, Rachel Garvin, Norton, MA; Rev. Arlene But the dream turned into a nightmare on Martin Luther King Day this year, as I have Hambrick, Attleboro, MA; Hazel Knight, that only began with the explosion. The for many years, I attended a very impressive North Attleboro, MA; Rev. Dr. John Knight, youngster were quickly herded onto a bus celebration in the city of Attleboro. Attleboro is North Attleboro, MA; Semenya McCord, New with the handful of shocked parents who not a large city by American standards, nor Bedford, MA; Judith Robbins, Attleboro, MA; were chaperones, and then whisked onto the and Gloria Wyatt, Norton, MA. does it have a large African-American .popu­ earliest flight available back home. The flight was a hellish one, with severe lation. It is, therefore, in my view all the more turbulence that only worsened the fear and impressive that the citizens of Attleboro, under NEW HAMPSHIRE REMEMBERS misery of the adults and children from Con­ the leadership of Mayor Kai Shang, chose to CHRISTA MCAULIFFE cord; a woman miscarried on the plane, add­ honor Dr. King's memory in so solemn and ing to the whole surreal feel of the experi­ appropriate a fashion. The citizens of Attleboro ence. And then, after they had landed at understand the extent to which Martin Luther HON. DICK SWETI Logan Airport, a car filled with reporters in­ King exemplified the commitment to justice of OF NEW HAMPSHIRE tentionally blocked off the roadway in front which we Americans are so proud. No one in IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES of the bus taking them home, and a blinding assault of spotlights and flash photography recent times has done more than he to seek Monday, January 28, 1991 overwhemed the frightened children. to make the inspiring principles of the Amer­ Mr. SWETI. Mr. Speaker, today we com­ More cameras and reporters waited at the ican Constitution a concrete reality for all of memorate the fifth anniversary of the Chal­ Kimball School, shouting questions at the us. I congratulate Mayor Shang, Gladys Dur­ scared kids as their parents rushed to gather lenger disaster and recognize the legacy of ant who presided at the ceremony in city hall, them to safety. "I felt we were betrayed; Christa McAuliffe. We must also recognize the and the members of the holiday planning com­ these people had all been so nice to us, and important legacy Christa McAuliffe left behind mittee for their hard and successful work. I ex­ now they wanted to know how we felt," one in New Hampshire-her impact on the children press my appreciation also to the members of student, Sally Wuellenweber, recalls. of Concord. Five years ago, a group of stu­ The students can talk about it all now, the youth group and to the clergymen from the dents from Kimball Elementary School accom­ with admirable ease and insight. They joke Attleboro area who helped make the day's panied Christa to Florida to witness the launch about the fears adults had about how the events so meaningful. Mr. Speaker, as an ex­ of Challenger. These brave children were un­ Challenger disaster would affect them. ample to the Nation of what a small city can But they acknowledge that it has made wittingly thrust into the national spotlight after do to illustrate the importance of continuing them look at some things, particularly the devastating turn of events. They should be the fight for which Martin Luther King died, I death, differently. commended for the way they have coura­ ask that the celebration program and a listing Four of these now-eighth graders, Sally geously moved forward with their lives since of members of the youth group and holiday Wuellenweber, Ben Provencal, Jessica the tragedy occurred. Leelerc, all 13, and Tripp O'Shea, 14, were planning committee be printed here. Mr. Speaker, the dream of Christa McAuliffe interviewed in a group; two others, Sarah DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING'S BIRTHDAY lives on in New Hampshire. Concord is now Carley and Zachary Fried, both 14, were CELEBRATION PROGRAMS home to the Christa McAuliffe Planetarium, a interviewed individually at their homes. Each student has a different memory of Organ Prelude.-Javier Perez-Saco. state of the art facility which introduces the Processional.-Lift Every Voice and Sing. when they first understood what they had Call to Worship.-Rev. Daniel Hoye, St. fields of space exploration and science edu­ seen in the Florida sky that day, Ben Pro­ John the Evangelist Church, Attleboro. cation to New Hampshire students. Concord vencal, whose picture appeared in "News­ Opening Prayer.-Rev. Dr. John E. Fisk, High School, where Christa taught, will soon week" that week, remembers saying the First Baptist Church, Attleboro. dedicate its auditorium to her. The people who words instantaneously to his mother: "It ex­ Scripture.-Rev. Dr. Charles N. Hume, Or­ she touched so directly continue to be inspired ploded." thodox Congregational Church, Mansfield. by her life. Jessica Leclerc said the only thing she re­ Selection.-Semenya McCord, Martin Lu­ Mr. Speaker, an excellent article concerning members clearly is Ben's face. "I had no ther King Committee. idea, because I never thought anything the children of Kimball School appeared in the Scripture.-Rev. Vaddia Boudreau, would happen. But I turned around and saw Chartley United Methodist Church, Norton. New Hampshire Sunday News on January 27, Ben's face, and said "What's wrong?' He said, Solo.-Let There Be Peace on Earth, by 1991 . I insert it in the CONGRESSIONAL RECORD 'I think it blew up.'" Karen Pechonis, First Methodist Church, since many of my colleagues may not have Other children, who had watched videos of North Attleboro. had the opportunity to read it: other shuttle launches in preparation for Selection.-Ecumenical Brass Ensemble. [From the New Hampshire Sunday News, Jan this trip, knew that something was wrong. Greetings.-Mayor Kai Shang. 27, 1991] "It isn't supposed to be that way," Tripp Dramatic Presentation.-Youth. O'Shea kept insisting to his mother. Selection.-John Wesley A.M.E. Zion "CHRISTA'S KIDS" DEFY EXPERTS, SAY BLAST Zachary Fried said he remembers feeling Church Choir. DOESN'T HAUNT THEM the cold, seeing the "huge flashes," and Offering.-Rev. Daniel Hoye, St. John the (By Shawne K. Wickham) hearing the phrase, "major malfunction," Evangelist Church. CONCORD.-Five years ago tomorrow, third the first words over the NASA intercom that Introduction of Speaker.-Gloria Wyatt, graders from Concord's Kimball Elementary hinted at the disaster. Martin Luther King Committee. School watched from a Cape Canaveral Sarah Carley said the only clear memory Keynote Speaker.-Rev. Larry Johnson, grandstand as the space shuttle Challenger she has is of hearing Mary Wuellenweber, Mt. Moriah Baptist Church. exploded above their heads. Sally's mother, screaming. But she said the Selection.-Bernard Harris, Mt. Moriah Adults worried how the horror of such an real impact settled in much later. "It was on Baptist Church. unthinkable experience would affect these the bus that we were told what happened. It January 28, 1991 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 2333 was when we go home that we realized what "I was more sad for Scott, and shocked perseverance, knowledge, and integrity. It is happened,'' she said. that someone could let that happen," said no wonder that so many of this Nation's politi­ But she believes it was exactly because Ben Provencal. "But seeing Scott every day cal, business, and scientific leaders started out and seeing he could be normal, it helped me they were only 8 or 9 year old that they as Eagle Scouts. bounced back quickly from the traumatic a lot." experience. "We were little, so it was like, The funny thing is, several of the students Mr. Speaker, I know that all my colleagues 'Oh no, that's terrible. What's for dinner?" said it was the other excursions that week, join me in extending our congratulations to We really did think it was terrible, but we their visits to Disney World and Sea World, Tom and Dale Woten for a job well done. I really did want to know what was for dinner. that they remember most when they think know that Troop 48 in Miami Shores, and our Still, she said, "I do remember realizing about that trip. entire community, are very proud of them. other people were interested in what I had "When I do look back at it now, I don't just seen, and that it was a part of history." look back at the launch, I think of the fun Part of history. That's beginning to dawn parts," said Ben Provencal. DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO "I only remember the good times," said THE on these students, and with that realization FAMILY OF SPECIALIST GARY comes a feeling that perhaps they were, if Jessica Leclerc. not lucky, then at least unique, to have been "I had a lot of fun. It was the first time I'd WAYNE CRASK standing in the Cape Carnaveral grandstand been away from home alone," recalled Sarah that cold morning. Carley. HON. RICHARD J. DURBIN It came to Ben Provencal when he opened "And I have good feelings about Christa," OF ILLINOIS she continued. "I think it was the fact that his American history book at the beginning IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES of this year, the textbook fell open to a color we didn't see her die. We saw what happened, photograph of the Challenger crew. "It but we didn't see her die, so in our memory, Monday, January 28, 1991 she's still smiling like she was when she got shocked me. It's like I feel a part of his­ Mr. DURBIN. Mr. Speaker, I would like to tory," he said. on the shuttle." They've come to terms with their emotions Most of the students had packed away the express my deepest sympathy to the family of now, but they remember when they were newspaper articles and souvenirs from that Spec. Gary Wayne Crask who was killed in fresh, and sharp. Most of the students re­ trip, and hadn't looked at them for five· Saudi Arabia when his bunker, which was member feelings of anger, and even guilt, years. But they took them out for the inter­ constructed of sandbags, collapsed. Gary was right after the explosion. views, fingering the pins that decorated their from rural Springfield, IL, and served as a Betsey Rogers remembers here son, Tripp, child-size souvenir hats, laughing at the combat engineer with the U.S. Army, Bravo asking her on the bus, "Why did God let this small size of their "Reach for the Stars" t­ Company, 317th Engineer Battalion, 7th Engi­ shirts. happen?" She answered him, "God didn't neer Brigade. make this happen, people did." It's sort of the same with their memories "After she said that, that's when I started of the event. Most of the time, the Chal­ Gary made a selfless decision during his getting mad," Tripp said. He remembers lenger explosion is far from their minds and last year at Athens High School to serve his wanting to put a bomb in NASA head­ busy lives, but sometimes it comes to the country by enlisting in the Army. He planned quarters, to pay them back for the lost crew. surface, unbidden. to use his military benefits to go back to Sally Wuellenweber remembers taking out Last spring, Tripp O'Shea and his family school study engineering when he returned her grief and anger on a coloring book she were in Florida for vacation, when they home from his station in Frankfort, Germany. had gotten, with a drawing of a space shuttle learned a shuttle was due to be launched. They watched outside as the distant shuttle Gary was scheduled to return home from on the cover. Sitting on the bus on the way Frankfort last year, after serving for 3 years in to the airport, she recalled, "I took my pen arced into the sky until it disappeared from and started stabbing the book." view. It was an emotional release for Tripp. the military. Ten days before he was due to be And she remembers thinking it was her "It sort of released my fears," he said. "It discharged, the discharge was revoked and he fault that the shuttle had blown up, because just sort of helped get everything out. As was sent to Saudi Arabia to serve as a mem­ she had been so angry when it was delayed, soon as the Challenger exploded, I just want­ ber of the 7th Engineer Brigade. While serving and so eager for it to be launched that Tues­ ed to see one go right." in Saudi Arabia, Gary received letters of sup­ day morning. While the students laugh at the exagger­ port and encouragement from his family who The night before the launch, Tripp O'Shea ated fears adults once had, they acknowledge last spoke to him the Saturday after Thanks­ that the Challenger explosion affected them had prayed that it would go up in the morn­ giving. ing, afraid that if it was delayed any longer, in subtle ways. his class would have to return to Concord "I don't think it really changed me, but I I speak for this House of Representatives, without watching the launch. But that think I look at things differently some­ the legislative voice of the people of this Na­ morning, waking from an unremembered times," said Ben Provencal. "The way you tion, in saluting the dedication and courage nightmare, he had a knot of fear in his stom­ look at death, it's different. My grandfather Gary showed as a member of the U.S. Armed ach, and suddenly didn't want it to be had died, but it was weird to watch your best Forces. Ours is a finer nation for the honor launched. friend's mother die. You hear about death, and devotion to duty which he demonstrated. After the explosion, be said, "I felt guilty. car crashes and stuff, but it doesn't affect It was almost like I wanted too much, I was you as much as when this happened." too selfish." UKRAINIAN INDEPENDENCE DAY Betsey Rogers said those immediate emo­ tions probably had a lot to do with how TRIBUTE TO THOMAS AND DALE quickly the children recovered from their WOTEN HON. BENJAMIN L CARDIN shock. "I think it's important to realize the OF MARYLAND kids did feel anger, and did feel people were HON. WIWAM LEHMAN IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES negligent," she said. "These kids progressed so much faster than we adults did. They were OF FLORIDA Monday, January 28, 1991 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES into anger before we even got out of the Mr. CARDIN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to parking lot." Monday, January 28, 1991 express my support for the celebration of Several students felt the experience had a Mr. LEHMAN of Florida. Mr. Speaker, at a far greater impact at the time on the adults Ukrainian Independence Day on January 22, who witnessed it. Court of Honor on March 24, 1991, two broth­ 1991. I hope my colleagues will join me in "When you're a kid, you've got your whole ers who live in our 17th Congressional District, paying tribute to a proud people and their he­ life ahead of you," said Sarah Carley. "It Thomas Samuel Woten and Dale William roic struggle for independence. happened and it was terrible, but there are Woten, will receive the highest honor that can This day is a symbol of hope for all Ukrain­ other things you have to do with your life." be achieved in the Boy Scouts of America­ ian-Americans and for those who continue the "We were normal kids, that's what they Eagle Scout. independence crusade. Their efforts and forgot," said Zachary Fried. Anyone who has even a cursory knowledge hopes have earned the admiration and rec­ "I think they sort of overracted," said Tripp O'Shea. "They thought, these are lit­ of the Boy Scouts knows the significance of ognition of the American people. tle kids, they're going to be killers when this accomplishment. The rank of Eagle re­ After hundreds of years of unstable govern­ they grow up. But I think it's worse when quires countless hours of study, practice, and ments and domination, most notably by the you're older, because you know what's going performance, often over several years. An U.S.S.R., in November 1917, following the Oc­ on. Right now, it would probably be worse." Eagle Scout must demonstrate discipline, tober Bolshevik Revolution, the Ukrainian Na- 2334 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS January 28, 1991 tional Council proclaimed the establishment of ten to the president of the Arctic Slope Re­ mightily by the grounding in March 1989 of the Ukrainian National Republic. The Ukrain­ gional Corporation, Jacob Adams, an Eskimo the tanker Exxon Valdez in Prince William ian National Republic issued the "Third Uni­ whaling captain who speaks for the Native Sound, which had the effect of sinking sev­ versal" which articulated many of the same Alaskan community on the Arctic slope: eral bills in Congress that would have opened the 1002 area for exploration. But with U.S. freedoms found in the United States Bill of I love life in the Arctic. But it is harsh, ex­ oil production down 15% in the past two Rights. pensive, and, for many, short. My people years, oil imports accounting for 55% of the On January 22, 1918, the Ukrainian Central want decent homes, electricity, and edu­ foreign trade deficit and rising, and the oil­ Council issued the "Fourth Universal" pro­ cation. We do not want to be undisturbed. rich states of the Persian Gulf in danger of claiming a free and independent Ukrainian Na­ Undisturbed means abandoned. It means sod all-out war, the environmentalists' case for tional Republic. Mykhailo Hrushevsky, one of huts and deprivation. We exist on nature, on not exploring the coastal plain is being over­ the caribou and the whales. But we can take whelmed by economic and geopolitical im­ the Ukraine's greatest historians, became the the measures required to protect the envi­ first Ukrainian National Republic's president. peratives. If a war in the Gulf damages Mid­ ronment from the risks posed by oil develop­ dle East oil fields or drives prices to the Despite all efforts to maintain independence, ment. heavens-or both-then the debate over ex­ the Ukrainian National Republic once again Detached environmentalists who live in ploring the refuge, usually known as ANWR found itself under Russian rule in 1920. comfortable, well furnished homes many thou­ (pronounced AN-war), will get white hot. Continuing its noble fight for human free­ sands of miles from ANWR should pay atten­ Even without war, this latest experience of dom, the Ukrainians have voted to become tion to Jacob Adams and his people. Eco­ Mideast turmoil will intensify concern about independent from Moscow, defying warnings domestic energy sources-although develop­ nomic growth and energy development can ing ANWR, if it does contain commercial by Mikhail Gorbachev and the Russian re­ coexist peacefully with reasonable concern for gime. amounts of oil, would take 15 or 20 years. the environment. One day, a productive Why not start drilling now? "The refuge is The events of the past week, including the ANWR might enable the United States to con­ the last Arctic ecosystem untouched by dispatch of Soviet troops to the Ukraine and clude that the latest skirmish in the Middle man," says Don Hellman of the Wilderness other republics and the arrest of Ukrainian stu­ East, or in some other oil-producing region of Society. "To go in solely to satisfy our insa­ dent leader Oles Donij, threaten the peaceful the world, is irrelevant to U.S. strategic inter­ tiable appetite for oil is a disgrace." Most transition of the Ukraine and other republics to ests. As we are all aware, the ability to walk environmentalists similarly focus on several full independence. emotionally compelling but inaccurate con­ away from a regional conflict may one day cepts, particularly that the coastal plain is I am honored to represent the many Ukrain­ save many thousands of American lives. ians in the Third Congressional District of unique and pristine. It is not quite either. I urge my colleagues to read the attached The 1002 area is only two-thirds of the ref­ Maryland. I know they will continue their inde­ article: uge's coastal plain, which itself is a small pendence fight, and I am proud to join them [From Fortune magazine, Jan. 28, 1991) slice of the Artie refuge. And the refuge is by marking this very important day. hardly America's only wilderness. The whole IT'S TIME TO DRILL ALASKA'S REFUGE of ANWR makes up just 5% of Alaska's land (By Peter Nulty) area and 25% of the land in federal wildlife GIVE PEACE A CHANCE: EXPLORE The Arctic National Wildlife Refuge is al­ refuges in that state alone. The Interior De­ FOR OIL AND GAS IN THE ARC­ most as big as Indiana. It begins as a pha­ partment estimates that oil production here, TIC NATIONAL WILDLIFE REF­ lanx of magnificent rocky peaks high in the assuming oil is discovered, might require UGE Brooks Range in Alaska's northeast corner, 12,700 acres of installations, or about 0.07% of from there tumbling down a broad expanse of ANWR's territory. Such facilities would look rolling foothills to a tundra plain scored by impressively large if you were standing in HON. WIWAM E. DANNEMEYER streams and gullies beside the Beaufort Sea. their midst, but in relation to all of ANWR OF CALIFORNIA In all: 30,000 square miles, or 19 million they would be no more significant than a IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES acres. With only about 210 permanent resi­ mosquito on a moose's rump. dents-mostly Eskimo whalers in the coastal Nor is the coastal plain virginal. The Eski­ Monday, January 28, 1991 village of Kaktovik-the Arctic refuge is as mos travel in skimobiles and outboard mo­ Mr. DANNEMEYER. Mr. Speaker, I have at­ unaltered by man as any wilderness can be torboats, hunt with rifles, and watch tele­ tached a recent article from the January 28, at a time when human footprints mark even vision during the eight-month winters, when 1991, issue of Fortune magazine, "It's Time to the moon. temperatures can reach -50 F. and the sun Drill Alaska's Refuge," which addresses what Powerful forces may soon clash over doesn't rise for 65 days. In the brief summer whether the refuge stays that way. A small season, which lasts as long as six weeks, may become the most contentious energy corner of it represents America's best chance about 150 adventurers show up annually to issue in the 102d Congress-whether we of discovering major new oil reserves. Geol­ hunt musk oxen or grizzly bears or to ride should open up the 8 percent of the Arctic Na­ ogy even hints that within the refuge lies a the rivers in rubber rafts. As part of an elec­ tional Wildlife Refuge [ANWR] that was set rare opportunity to uncover Saudi Arabia­ tronic warning system against Soviet at­ aside by the Congress in 1980 for oil and gas size oil fields. The chance is minuscule, but tack, the Department of Defense built three exploration. As many of my colleagues know, a chance nonetheless. And the stakes are installations along the coast. Two are aban­ in 1987 the Interior Department concluded that huge: If major reserves turn up, they could doned, their buildings empty shells. The this remote coastal area in northeastern Alas­ in the long run hobble OPEC, substantially third, a radar station and airstrip at improve America's balance of payments, and Kaktovik, is still in use. ka was "the Nation's best single opportunity to make the U.S. more energy independent. The most important human artifact may increase significantly oil production." The most tantalizing oil-prospecting terri­ turn out to be a steel pipe six inches in diam­ With our military actively engaged in an ex­ tory in the U.S. is a strip of the flat coastal eter and five feet tall that sticks out of the pensive but necessary war against Saddam plain about 80 miles long and 20 miles wide tundra about 15 miles east-southeast of Hussein in the Persian Gulf, we must ask our­ that runs along the Beaufort Sea and makes Kaktovik. The pipe is almost impossible to selves whether our current dependence on up 8% of the refuge. This region is known by find without an expert guide, but it is at the foreign sources of oil and gas is inevitable, or its bureaucratic name-the "1002 area"­ center of the biggest mystery in the petro­ whether there is something we can do about after the clause in a 1980 federal law that di­ leum industry: How much oil is in ANWR? rected the Interior Department to study the The pipe marks a well, KIC-1, drilled by a it. The Fortune article makes it clear that geology, flora, and fauna of the area and joint venture of Chevron and British Petro­ ANWR represents our single best chance to then advise Congress whether it should be leum, headed by Chevron, on land leased liberate ourselves from dependence on foreign explored for oil and gas or designated a wil­ from the Eskimos. (The Eskimo land is in­ energy sources. "Maybe ANWR holds untold derness closed to development. After exhaus­ side ANWR and, unlike the refuge proper, riches, or maybe it holds nothing," author tive study the Interior Department con­ cannot be drilled without permission from Peter Nulty observes. But, he adds, "the only cluded in 1987 that the coastal plain was "the Congress.) KIC-1 is called a "tight hole" be­ way to find out is to drill." Nation's best single opportunity to increase cause Chevron won't reveal what was found In sharp contrast to many development is­ significantly oil production" and rec­ in the well. ommended leasing it to oil companies. No one else has much information, since sues, where the notorious "Not In My Back­ Some environmental groups, such as the the Chevron venture has leased all the avail­ yard" syndrome usually prevails, the native Wilderness Society and the Sierra Club, able land in the area. Tom Cook, a geologist Alaskan residents of ANWR welcome the de­ would like to ban oil activity in the refuge with Chevron in Alaska, will only say coyly: velopment of oil and gas reserves there. Lis- permanently. Their cause has been aided "That's a pretty oily place around there," January 28, 1991 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 2335 Arlen Ehm, an independent consulting geolo­ because of the accident in Prince William the Central Arctic herd of caribou. For in­ gist in Anchorage, says, "The scuttlebutt is Sound." Noll believes the cleanup is pro­ stance, the industry built thick gravel roads that it's a great well, but what's a rumor gressing "okay." and drilling pads because running vehicles worth?" Chevron is lobbying hard to get the The Arctic Slope Regional Corp., one of 13 directly over the tundra would melt the per­ coastal plain opened for development, and Alaskan native regional corporations estab­ mafrost and create impassable bogs. These the consortium recently renewed its leases lished by Congress to manage the resources additions, permanently dry, have created a with the Eskimo-four years before the of native lands, favors opening the 1002 area more diverse habitat in the Prudhoe area. leases were due to expire. ASRC holds title to most of the native lands Some gravel quarries, connected by channels Why is this lonely stretch of tundra so al­ on the north slope including the site where to rivers, have filled with fresh water and be­ luring? The Geological Survey conducted Chevron drilled KIC-1. The president is come favorite wintering quarters for fish, seismic studies of the 1002 area in the early Jacob Adams, 44, an Eskimo whaling captain like the arctic char, which take refuge from Eighties and found 26 geologic structures ca­ who hunts bowhead whales with a crew of the ice in deep pools. Their numbers may be pable of trapping oil and gas. Not only is about six men and hand-held harpoons out of increasing. Birds such as the common eider that a large number of traps for an area this a 20-foot boat. His view: "I love life in the that need dry land for nesting might mul­ size, but also two of the traps are bigger than Arctic. But it is harsh, expensive, and for tiply if gravel roads and pads are revegetated the one in Prudhoe Bay that may eventually many, short. My people want decent homes, rather than removed when their usefulness yield at least nine billion barrels of oil. electricity, and education. We do not want to has ended. "These two structures have Middle East-size be undisturbed. Undisturbed means aban­ Roger Herrera, an executive of BP in Alas­ capacity," says Ozzie Girard of the U.S. Geo­ doned. It means sod huts and deprivation. We ka, asks. "Is biological value or aesthetic logical Survey, "but they are probably dry exist on nature, on the caribou and the value more important here? Should the grav­ as a bone." That's because oil may not have whales. But we can take the measures re­ el be put back in the quarries to restore the migrated into the traps. Many structures ca­ quired to protect the environment from the environment or left to create new habitat?" pable of capturing oil are empty or only risks posed by oil development." Merely to have that choice suggests that de­ partically full, or they may contain water. Hellman of the Wilderness Society protests velopment in remote areas has progressed a No one can be certain that the traps in that "it's been proven time and again that long way and that humans need suffer little ANWR have much, if any oil. (They may hold oil is an inherently messy business." Yet the guilt about pursuing their own ends in a cor­ natural gas, which at today's low prices environmental record of Prudhoe Bay is one ner of this wilderness. would probably be uneconomic to develop, reason Alaskans believe ANWR can be devel­ though it could be valuable in the future.) oped safety. "It's a real marvel," says a WHY OIL SPILLS ARE A DIMINISHING DANGER But they are also gargantuan and, in the ex­ manager with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Next spring, when winter storms subside in tremely unlikely event that even one is full Service in Alaska. "You could eat off the Prince William Sound, teams of scientists it would alter history. Assuming conditions floors up there but to say that publicly is from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric that are not unusual in the region, the big­ heresy in the temple." Administration, the state of Ala.ska, the ger of the two known only as No. 18 could When Prudhoe was being developed, the Coast Guard, and Exxon will hit the beaches. yield 300 billion barrels of oil or more if it is biggest environmental worry was that it They will be searching for what remains of full. That is more than Saudi Arabia's might harm the wildlife, particularly the the oil spilled by the tanker Exxon Valdez in present proved reserves of about 254 billion Central Arctic caribou herd that give birth March 1989-and they won't find much. barrels. The odds of a monster like No. 18 to most of their young in calving grounds Thanks to pounding surf, some remarkable being full of oil are incalculably small. But near the oil fields. But the caribou have microbes, and a lot of human toil, most of if it were full the U.S. would once again be adapted nicely to the fields. Seeking to es­ the beaches that were soiled by the spill are the world's greatest oil power and OPEC cape the dense clouds of mosquitoes that in­ clean. would become moribund. fest the marshy tundra, the caribou often Not that all of the oil is gone. Some that Finding out is of little risk to the environ­ congregate on the raised gravel roads that seeped into crevices between rocks in certain ment: Exploratory wells are drilled when the connect the oil wells, industrial plants, and places remains hidden below the surface. tundra is frozen and nearly immune to dam­ living quarters at Prudhoe Bay. And the John Robinson, chief of NOAA's hazardous age. And someone may already have taken a Central Arctic herd has grown from about materials response branch, estimates that at peek. KIC-1 Chevron's mystery well, was di­ 3,000 in 1972 to roughly 15,000 now, perhaps the end of last summer between 250,000 and rectly over structure No. 18. (At best KIC-1 because natural predators like bears and 1.2 million gallons (between 2% and 11 % of would be only a peek because a single well wolves that attack and eat young calves are the oil spilled) were still imbedded under the rarely tells the full story of how much oil is more wary of man's works than are the cari­ beaches, with the lower estimate being the or isn't in a reservoir.) bou, even though the oilmen at Prudhoe Bay likelier. But, says Robinson, "we tend to be­ The history of oil exploration shows that are forbidden to hunt or carry firearms. lieve the remaining oil doesn't pose as much even when prospects are as enticing as this, ANWR is seasonal home to the Porcupine risk as some of the measures it would take the odds are still against the explorer. In herd of caribou, which numbers about 180,000. to get it out." ANWR the odds are not good, but they are The herd migrates across the Porcupine The o'il is most likely to remain in those better than average. The Interior Depart­ River in Canada to ANWR in the brief spring places where it does the least harm. It tends ment sees a 19% chance that the refuge holds and summer seasons to bear young and feed to penetrate porous beaches with large rocks commercial quantities of oil compared with on tundra grasses. Again environmentalists and big crevices that are not rich biological the norm of 5%. Turned around that means are expressing concern for the herd's safety, habitats, and in any case most of toxic ele­ the odds are 4 to 1 against finding anything but the Prudhoe experience suggests that in ments of the oil have long since evaporated. exploitable at present prices instead of the some ways the works of man offer more ref­ To remove what's left, heavy earthmoving usual 19 to 1 against. If exploitable reserves uge than the wilderness. equipment would have to turn over the are there, says Interior, they most likely Technologies that the industry has devel­ beaches, exposing oil as deep as a yard to the will amount to 3.2 billion barrels enough to oped in the Prudhoe region, partly in re­ cleansing of the waves. Exxon is testing this provide 8% of U.S. production and reduce im­ sponse to relentless pressure from environ­ technique on several beaches this winter. ports 9% by 2005. But oddmakers don't create mentalists, would make producing oil in But experience in previous spills, notably the oil, nature does. Maybe ANWR holds untold ANWR even more compatible with the envi­ wreck of the huge Amoco Cadiz off the coast riches, or maybe it holds nothing. The only ronment. Using the latest drilling tech­ of France in 1978, indicates that ripping up way to find out is to.drill. niques, the industry can space wellheads ten beaches only adds to the destruction of habi­ Alaskans are eager to begin. Oil accounts feet instead of 100 feet apart, reducing the tat and delays nature's recovery. for 80% of the state's total revenue and area needed for, say, a 50-well production That lesson is worth remembering at per­ Prudhoe Bay the state's golden goose is in complex from 60 acres to ten. haps the most soiled site in Prince William long slow decline. All three gubernatorial ANWR will also pose new problems. Drill­ Sound, a two-acre salt marsh on Knight Is­ candidates in the recent election including ing uses a lot of fresh water, and the region's land known to helicopter pilots who have winner Walter Hickel, who ran as an inde­ coastal plain has less of it than the Prudhoe been working on the cleanup as the Bay of pendent but had been a Republican governor area. An environmentally benign collection Death. Here the oil has penetrated into a of Alaska and Interior Secretary under Rich­ and storage system may be needed, or the thick layer of mud that gets little or no ard Nixon, favor exploring the coastal plain. pace of drilling could simply be restricted. cleansing from wave action. If the soiled They differed only on the question of who With vigilance, such obstacles can be over­ muck is carted away as it was from some could drive the best bargain with Congress to come. marshes after the Amoco Cadiz, it could be split the royalties. William Noll, mayor of A tougher nut to crack may be the philo­ many years before plants and animals rees­ Seward a fishing village on Prince William sophical question of whether the industry tablish themselves in the marsh. Robert Sound says. "It's a tragedy or comedy of a should enhance the ecosystem wherever pos­ Clark, who recently retired as head of ma­ high order to put ANWR on the back burner sible, as it may have done inadvertently for rine biology at Britain's University of New- 2336 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS January 28, 1991 castle and is founding editor of Marine Pollu­ Digest-designated by the Rules Com­ 10:00 a.m. tion Bulletin, found grasses and barnacles mi ttee--of the time, place, and purpose Budget flourishing in the salt marsh last summer. of the meetings, when scheduled, and To hold hearings in preparation for re­ Says he: "Experience says it will recover a any cancellations or changes in the porting the first concurrent resolution damn sight faster on its own. Let nature on the fiscal year 1992 budget. take its course." meetings as they occur. SD-608 The best technique for cleaning the re­ As an additional procedure along Environment and Public Works maining oil may be the nifty partnership be­ with the computerization of this infor­ Water Resources, Transportation, and In­ tween man and microbe called mation, the Office of the Senate Daily frastructure Subcommittee bioremediation. Certain bacteria in the Digest will prepare this information for To hold hearings to examine infrastruc­ earth's seas and soils eat hydrocarbons. They printing in the Extensions of Remarks ture, productivity, and economic probably live mostly on oils given off by liv­ section of the CONGRESSIONAL RECORD growth. ing or newly dead plants and animals, but on Monday and Wednesday of each SD-406 they are not picky eaters. Cleanup crews in week. Prince W111iam Sound have been powdering FEBRUARY6 the beaches with nitrogen and phosphorus Meetings scheduled for Tuesday, Jan­ similar to common garden fertilizer. This uary 29, 1991, may be found in the Daily 9:30 a .m. causes the bacteria to multiply rapidly, and Digest of today's RECORD. Governmental Affairs they then gobble the crude oil. Under devel­ To hold hearings on proposed legislation opment: a pelletized version that would pen­ MEETINGS SCHEDULED to revise the staff honoraria provision etrate into the lower crevices to Prince Wil­ of the Ethics in Government Act of 1989 liam Sound's beaches. Arco has successfully JANUARY 30 which bans the receipt of money or tested the technique on bacteria found in the 9:30 a.m. anything of value for work performed Arctic (Prince William Sound is far below Energy and Natural Resources outside the Government. the Arctic Circle, at about the latitude of To hold hearings on proposed legislation SD-342 Leningrad), which means it could someday providing for a referendum on the po­ Rules and Administration help keep Prudhoe Bay and ANWR clean of litical status of Puerto Rico. To hold hearings on proposed committee oil mishaps. SD-366 resolutions requesting funds for operat­ The waters of Prince W111iam Sound appear Rules and Administration ing expenses for 1991 and 1992. even cleaner than the beaches. Robinson of To hold an organizational meeting to SR-301 NOAA says, "Evidence of slight exposure to consider committee's rules of proce­ 10:15 a.m. oil has been found in some fish, but there is dure, committee's budget for 1991 , Finance no evidence of danger, even for those who Joint Committee on Printing and the To hold hearings on the prospect of free live on fish alone." The fish appear to have Joint Committee on the Library mem­ trade negotiations with Mexico. multiplied. Herring fisherman reported bership, and other pending legislative SD-215 record catches last summer, and the harvest and administrative business. 1:30 p.m. of pink salmon set a record. 44 m11lion fish, SR-301 Appropriations 40% more than in the previous summer. The 10:00 a.m. VA, HUD, and Independent Agencies Sub­ salmon catch was made up of fish that swam Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Orga­ committee out to sea through Prince W111iam Sound nizational business meeting to consider To hold hearings on proposed budget es­ just after the Exxon Valdez went aground. committee's rules of procedure and timates for fiscal year 1992 for the In addition to advances in cleaning up oil, committee's budget for the 102d Con- Consumer Product Safety Commission, the industry is taking a lot more precautions gress. Consumer Information Center, Council against spills. Previously, tankers were es­ SR-332 on Environmental Quality, and the Of­ corted by a pilot boat through a narrows Labor and Human Resources fice of Consumer Affairs. about two hours from Valdez and then left on To hold hearings on the nomination of SD-138 their own. Today tankers are escorted to Lynn Martin, of Illinois, to be Sec­ open ocean, a journey of eight hours, by two retary of Labor. FEBRUARY7 oceangoing vessels, each capable of towing a SD-430 9:00 a.m. fully loaded tanker, When ice drifts in to the 2:00 p.m. Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry shipping lanes, tankers are required to slow Select on Intelligence To hold hearings on S. 207, to provide to four knots (five miles per hour). A colli­ To hold closed hearings on intelligence funds for and to enhance the effective­ sion with ice at that speed only scratches matters. ness of the Commodity Futures Trad­ the paint, says Michael Williams, vice presi­ SH-219 ing Commission. dent for the environment at Alyeska, the SR-332 consortium of companies that operates the JANUARY 31 9:30 a.m. trans-Alaskan pipeline and the loading ter­ 9:30 a.m. Energy and Natural Resources minal at Valdez. Before the oil spill, tankers Labor and Human Resources To resume hearings on proposed legisla­ would leave the shipping lanes to avoid ice in Aging Subcommittee tion providing for a referendum on the their path, a maneuver the.Exxon Valdez was To hold hearings on proposed legislation political status of Puerto Rico. carrying out when it ran into trouble. authorizing funds for, and to promote SD-366 Alyeska now has enough equipment, in­ and strengthen the programs of the Rules and Administration cluding 30 miles of booms and five barges, to Older Americans Act. To continue hearings on proposed com­ skim 25,000 barrels of oil per hour off the SD-430 mittee resolutions requesting funds for ocean. At that rate-assuming calm seas and 10:00 a.m. operating expenses for 1991 and 1992. favorable winds-the entire Valdez spill Finance SR-301 might have been mopped up in ten hours. As To hold an organizational meeting to 10:00 a.m. it is, Exxon has spent 20 months and $2.2 bil­ consider committee's rules of proce­ Environment and Public Works lion on the Valdez mess. And a company dure and committee's budget for the Water Resources, Transportation, and In­ spokesman vows: "We are ready to go back 102d Congress. frastructure Subcommittee in next summer and do whatever is nec­ SD-215 To hold hearings to examine transpor­ essary." Judiciary tation demand as related to demo­ To hold an organizational meeting to graphic trends. SENATE COMMITTEE MEETINGS consider committee's rules of proce­ SD-406 Title IV of Senate Resolution 4, dure and committee's budget for the agreed to by the Senate on February 4, 102d Congress. FEBRUARY 19 1977, calls for establishment of a sys­ SD-226 9:30 a.m. tem for a computerized schedule of all Appropriations FEBRUARY 5 VA, HUD, and Independent Agencies Sub­ meetings and hearings of Senate com­ 9:30 a.m. committee mittees, subcommittees, joint commit­ Energy and Natural Resources To hold hearings to review a recent re­ tees, and committees of conference. To hold oversight hearings on U.S. na­ port of the Augustine Commission on This title requires all such committees tional energy policy. the future direction of NASA. to notify the Office of the Senate Daily SD-366 SD-138 January 28, 1991 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 2337 FEBRUARY20 Council on Environmental Quality, and APRIL 24 9:30a.m. the Environmental Protection Agency. 9:30 a.m. Rules and Administration SD-138 Appropriations Business meeting, to consider proposed VA, HUD, and Independent Agencies Sub­ committee resolutions requesting MARCH20 committee funds for operating expenses for 1991 9:30 a.m. To hold hearings on proposed budget es­ and 1992, and other pending legislative Appropriations timates for fiscal year 1992 for the Of­ and administrative business. ' VA, HUD, and Independent Agencies Sub­ fice of Science and Technology Policy, SR--301 committee and the National Science Foundation. 10:00 a.m. To hold hearings on proposed budget es­ SD-124 Finance timates for fiscal year 1992 for the Fed­ To resume hearings on the prospect of eral Deposit Insurance Corporation, MAYS free trade negotiations with Mexico. the Resolution Trust Corporation, Of­ 9:30 a.m. SD-215 fice of Inspector General, and the Na­ Appropriations 1:30 p.m. tional Credit Union Administration. VA, HUD, and Independent Agencies Sub­ Appropriations SD-116 committee VA, HUD, and Independent Agencies Sub­ To hold hearings on proposed budget es­ APRIL 10 timates for fiscal year 1992 for the Na­ committee tional Space Council, and the National To hold hearings on proposed budget es­ 1:30 p.m. Aeronautics and Space Administration. timates for fiscal year 1992 for the Se­ Appropriations SD-138 lective Service System, the American VA, HUD, and Independent Agencies Sub­ Battle Monuments Commission, committee MAY15 Cemeterial Expenses (Army), the Nu­ To hold hearings on proposed budget es­ 1:30 p.m. clear Regulatory Commission, and the timates for fiscal year 1992 for the Appropriations National Institute of Building Inter-agency Council on the Homeless, VA, HUD, and Independent Agencies Sub­ Sciences. and the Department of Housing and committee SD-138 Urban Development. To hold hearings on proposed budget es­ SD-124 timates for fiscal year 1992 for the FEBRUARY21 Commission on National Service, and 9:00a.m. APRIL 17 the Points of Light Foundation. Governmental Affairs 1:30 p.m. SD-138 Oversight of Government Management Appropriations Subcommittee VA, HUD, and Independent Agencies Sub­ MAY17 To hold oversight hearings to review the committee 9:30 a.m. Procurement Integrity Act. To hold hearings on proposed budget es­ Appropriations SD-342 timates for fiscal year 1992 for the VA, HUD, and Independent Agencies Sub­ United States Court of Veterans Af­ committee MARCH6 fairs, and the Department of Veterans To hold hearings on proposed budget es­ 1:30 p.m. Affairs. timates for fiscal year 1992 for the De­ partments of Veterans Affairs, Housing Appropri~ tions SD-138 and Urban Development, and independ­ VA, HUD, and Independent Agencies Sub­ ent agencies. committee APRIL 23 SD-138 To hold hearings on proposed budget es­ 9:30 a.m. timates for fiscal year 1992 for the Fed­ Appropriations eral Emergency Management Agency. VA, HUD, and Independent Agencies Sub­ CANCELLATIONS SD-138 committee To hold hearings to examine the science JANUARY30 MARCH 13 education programs of various Federal 9:30a.m. 1:30 p.m. agencies. Governmental Affairs Appropriations SD-138 To hold hearings to examine biological VA, HUD, and Independent Agencies Sub­ warfare defense, focusing on the De­ committee partment of Defense research and de­ To hold hearings on proposed budget es­ velopment program. timates for fiscal year 1992 for the SD-342