2346 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS February 11, 1999 From almost the minute the case was washed away by the tide of public outrage. During his tenure, crime rates in placed in the hands of the Congress it be- The longer this goes on, the more ground we have fallen to 25 year lows. This tremendous came clear to me that I was no longer part of all lose, and still the President’s approval rat- achievement has been made possible only a ‘‘Representative’’ body. The American peo- ings continue to rise. I say, NOW is the time through the hard work, dedication to duty and ple, the people who voted and sent us here, to get over it and get back to doing our jobs. personal sacrifice of the entire San Diego Po- were left completely out of the process. Their We have wasted too much time already in not lice Department. ‘‘Representatives’’ decided to pursue their representing the interests of our public. We His community policing program is recog- OWN agenda instead and, with the approval must make peace among the parties and the nized as a model for American police forces, of their counterparts in the Senate, used their branches of our government and get back to and for safer communities around the world. majority muscle and pushed it through the work on the PEOPLE’S agenda of education, He will take with him a remarkable ability to in- House. No debate, no opposing arguments Social Security reform, Medicare, the Patient’s tegrate local community volunteers into the considered, no witnesses needed. Don’t be Bill of Rights, housing, crime, and other issues police force structure to help combat crime. fooled by the political theater you saw on C- that are important to the people who put us And it is this trait which will ensure his suc- Span. That was just a show to have you think here to serve them. cess in his new role at the United Way. we were doing our constitutional duty. In fact, f I submit for the record an article from the leadership even told you at one point that we January 13, 1999, San Diego Union Tribune shouldn’t be concerned with the President’s CONGRATULATIONS TO which further describes Chief Sanders’ out- ‘‘removal from office’’. He said that’s not what WAXAHACHIE HIGH SCHOOL AND standing achievements. impeachment means, and that a vote in favor ENNIS HIGH SCHOOL While Chief Sanders will be sorely missed of the Articles didn’t mean that we thought the at our Police Department, all citizens of San President should be removed from office. Did HON. MARTIN FROST Diego should take comfort that he will con- you believe that? Well it may be true. They OF TEXAS tinue to use his remarkable talents to better don’t have to actually remove him to destroy IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES our community. his presidency, and that IS their primary goal. Thursday, February 11, 1999 I want to thank Chief Sanders for his service To be fair, some of my colleagues on the to our fine city, and wish the best of success other side of the aisle were interested in doing Mr. FROST. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to in meeting his new opportunity to continue the right thing and giving this issue the level congratulate Waxahachie High School in serving our community through the United of consideration it warranted. You might have Waxahachie, Texas and Ennis High School in Way. Ennis, Texas. Both of these schools were re- heard about this ‘‘secret evidence’’ that was [From the San Diego Union Tribune, Jan. 13, ‘‘shown’’ to those undecided voters that ‘‘con- cently recognized by U.S. News & World Re- 1999] vinced’’ them to vote in favor of the Impeach- port magazine as two of the top 96 high SAN DIEGO POLICE CHIEF WILL BE STEPPING schools in the entire country. I am pleased to ment Articles. We should all question those DOWN events. represent these excellent schools in Congress. HE’LL BECOME LEADER OF UNITED WAY HERE Into the other well of the body marched the Waxahachie and Ennis each met the maga- 13 Conservative Managers, with their own zine’s rigorous criteria for ‘‘outstanding’’ (By Kelly Thornton) special ‘‘rule of law’’ and their own version of schools. The magazine found that outstanding It was a nagging voice inside Jerry Sand- ‘‘truth and justice’’, as self proclaimed ‘‘Rep- schools share several characteristics, includ- ers, telling him he had lost too much time with his young daughters to 75-hour work resentatives of the People’’. What people? ing a challenging core curriculum, high expec- weeks and phone calls in the middle of the Certainly not the majority of the American peo- tations of the students, highly qualified teach- night. ple. They continued to support the President. ers, effective training for new teachers, strong Sanders, San Diego’s beloved and nation- They don’t want him removed from office. academic standards and expectations, strong ally renowned police chief for almost six They know his character is flawed, and while parental involvement and support, teachers years, announced his retirement yesterday the scandal is fun to watch on TV, they trust and administrators who know their students to stunned colleagues during an emotional him to do his job because they know he has well, and high levels of student attendance. meeting at police headquarters. the best interests in his heart. In spite of the Both of these North Texas high schools rep- The 48-year-old chief, who joined the de- partment 26 years ago and at 42 became the very best efforts to ruin him, the conservative resent the best in public education. Congratu- department’s youngest top cop, said he will Republicans have failed. lations to Waxahachie High School Principal step down April 15 to become president and This brings us to our current dilemma. The John Aune and Ennis High School Principal chief executive officer of United Way of San conservatives have a problem. We need to Linda Pirtle and the faculty, parents, and stu- Diego County. end this and gain back the respect of the dents of both schools for attaining this tremen- ‘‘It was by far the most difficult decision of American people but how can THEY get out of dous recognition. my life, bar none,’’ said a teary-eyed Sanders this gracefully? How can the conservative I hope the standard of excellence set by at a news conference at United Way head- Senators save face for their Congressional Waxahachie and Ennis High Schools will quarters. The ever-affable chief, not usually counterparts? It seems that the Republicans fi- one for formality, prepared remarks and dis- serve as an example to schools across Texas tributed a videotaped message to his troops nally have their exit strategy. They will refuse and across the country. These outstanding to avoid an emotional outburst. to exit. They will take their chances and keep schools are proof positive that if we hold our ‘‘I got a little choked up and it was hard to this going as long as they possibly can with students and educators to high standards, read,’’ Sanders said. ‘‘I think a lot of people the hope that they will publicly destroy the they will achieve academic excellence. are in shock. There was a stunned silence President and the Democratic party. Even f after I told them.’’ now, knowing that the President will not be re- Sanders said his decision was not related moved from office by the required two-thirds A TRIBUTE TO SAN DIEGO POLICE to health problems, although he has strug- margin, they will attempt to use their 55 per- CHIEF JERRY SANDERS gled with digestive ailments and gout. ‘‘I look forward to spending time with my cent majority to continue beating their dead wife and daughters,’’ Sanders said, looking horse, allowing the House managers to run HON. RANDY ‘‘DUKE’’ CUNNINGHAM at photos of Jamie, 12, and Lisa, 15, when the show. If this goes on long enough, it OF they were young. ‘‘I haven’t seen a lot in be- doesn’t matter if the final vote is not enough IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES tween.’’ to remove Clinton. Before they are finished, Sanders’ decision was a well-kept secret. Thursday, February 11, 1999 they will have gone as far as they can by any He called mayor Susan Golding, City Man- means possible (witnesses, furthering the Mr. CUNNINGHAM. Mr. Speaker, I rise ager Michael Uberuaga and District Attor- independent investigation into any other areas today to pay tribute to the career and record ney Paul Pfingst early yesterday to inform them. He confided only in his wife and four they can find and lots and lots of press) to of one of San Diego’s finest citizens and my friends. publicly destroy and defame Clinton. friend, Police Chief Jerry Sanders. On April Everybody else was in the dark. The Republicans worked so hard at making 15, Chief Sanders will leave the San Diego Capt. Adolfo Gonzales, who attended Sand- war that they forgot how to make peace. They Police Department to become President and ers’ morning meeting, said it took a moment drew their line in the sand and it can’t even be CEO of the United Way of San Diego County. for the words to sink in. ‘‘I was stunned.

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